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Storefronts Remain Empty In Stafford’s Kmart Plaza –Photos by Kimberly Bosco (Left) Residents will have to wait to see what the owners have planned for the future of the retail space. (Right) The Subway restaurant was located within a smaller plaza in the Manahawkin Commons area.

It is the most recent business to close their doors in the area.

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By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Stafford residents continue to ask themselves: what is going on with the Stafford Kmart shopping plaza? It has been nearly a year since the township announced new business would be making its way to the township, yet no significant moves have been made.

Back in November of 2017, Jersey Shore Online reported that the plaza would see the addition of newer businesses to the plaza following (Plaza - See Page 4)

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Flag Honors 65 Barnegat Residents Who Served In WWI

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – The Township Committee was presented with a World War I Service Flag

by Ocean County Historian Timothy Hart, to honor those Barnegat residents that served in all branches of the armed forces during the war.

Mayor Frank Caputo noted that about 65 individuals hailing from Barnegat Township – then called Union – served in the armed forces.

“To those families and relatives… we salute you and

thank you for your dedication,” said Caputo.

According to Hart, approximately 2,433 people f rom Ocean County served in WWI, out of a population of about 20,000. This made up about 10.5 percent of the county’s population at the time.

Attendees at the meeting were provided a list of the individuals who served in all branches at the time, including Army, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, and Navy.

“In Barnegat there were about 65…we think there was one

fatality and 64 people who served,” said Hart.

Hart explained that historians searched through newspapers, draft records, genealogies, and monuments to come up with an accurate number.

Barnegat is the 8th town to receive a flag out of 28 Ocean County towns. Hart noted that there weren’t 33 townships back in 1918 as there are today.

The flag was presented to the committee on behalf of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, which “dedicates (WWI - See Page 2)

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By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – The question on a lot of residents’ minds is: Can Caffrey’s rebuild? Numerous locals and Caffrey’s supporters flocked to a recent township council meeting to inquire if the owners will be able to, and when.

It’s been more than a month since the Sept. 5 fire that took out the beloved Caffrey’s Tavern on Route 9 in Forked River. Since that fateful day, fans of the restaurant have been calling for restoration of the popular restaurant, some calling it “the heart of the town.”

However, according to township officials and zoning regulations, rebuilding will not be an easy task. Owners Dan Coleman and Joe DePasquale were denied their request to rebuild as-is due to the fact that the building predates updated zoning regulations.

According to the township Zoning Officer, Loretta Rule, Caffrey’s zoning application was denied under code 335-8, which states: “No building shall be erected and no existing building shall be altered, enlarged or rebuilt, nor shall any open space surrounding any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity with the yard, lot area and building location regulations designated for the zone in which such building or open space is located.”

In other words, as Caffrey’s current building (or what is left of it) stands, it does not match current zoning regulations, and therefore it (Rebuilding - See Page 4)

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these commemorative service flags to the valiant men and women from Ocean County who served in the armed forces during the US involvement in the Great War.” The 28 flags were stitched by the Seaport Stitchers Quilt Guild of Tuckerton for each of the 28 Ocean County towns that existed since 1918.

Each flag has 13 stars, representing the 13 colonies, some blue and some gold. The blue stars represent those that served from the

township and the gold, those that made the ultimate sacrifice. Barnegat’s flag has one gold star, representing the one fallen soldier.

Numerous men and women served from other Ocean County towns, such as: • Barnegat Light (then called Barnegat City): 11 • Beach Haven: 75 • Harvey Cedars: 29 • Lacey: 47 • Little Egg Harbor: 17 • Ocean (Waretown): 42 • Stafford: 79 • Tuckerton: 156

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Continued From Page 1 the closure of the Kmart department store located off of Route 72. Township officials stated that residents could expect an Old Navy, Burlington Coat Factory, and a Chick-fil-A restaurant.

So where are these stores?

According to township administrator Jim Moran, these things take time.

“Sometimes owners secure approvals and sit on them for years before starting the project,” he said. “This is not uncommon.”

Moran used the Barnegat 67 development as an example. The Barnegat 67 shopping center and apartment buildings are currently being built on Lighthouse Drive near West Bay Avenue in Barnegat Township.

While development on this project has seen significant progress in recent months, this wasn’t always the case.

“They were approved over ten years ago but just now being built,” Moran explained.

Perhaps this is what is occurring in the Kmart plaza, however Moran could not confirm. He stated that the owners of both the Kmart plaza and the future Chick-fil-A

have received approvals from the township’s planning board and are still working on plans for their respective sites.

The real estate that the K-Mart sits on is also under new ownership; it recently changed hands from previous owner Dave Fredericks. Sears Holdings Corp., which owns K-Mart, did not own the property, it leased the space. While one company owns the rest of the plaza, each individual store is leased.

“The owners of the K-Mart plaza are struggling with tenant issues and so they have not finalized their project but the approval for what was originally proposed is still in place,” said Moran.

As it was reported back in November, the original proposal included an Old Navy taking the place of Kmart. The empty Kmart space would also accommodate TJ Maxx and Michael’s Arts & Crafts as they relocate from the opposite end of the plaza.

Burlington Coat Factory would also take the place of TJ Maxx. But this original plan could be changing, said Moran. “[Kmart is] looking at a number of ideas so what they finally come up with is anyone’s guess,” he explained. “The owners are in

fact completely independent of the township until or unless they require approvals.”

The township has since amended ordinances related to the project as well as worked with the owners to accommodate any changes made necessary by the NJ Department of Transportation’s construction to East and West Roads. East and West Roads are located within the plaza, connecting it to the adjacent Walmart shopping center.

As for the Chick-fil-A, the owners are awaiting CAFRA (Coastal Area Facility Review Act) approvals before finalizing, said Moran.

While residents are eager to know what and when new stores or eateries will be added to the area, township officials do not have a timeline for them.

Moran explained that the business owners are not required to provide the township with updates on the projects aside from scheduled appearances before the planning board or zoning board for final design approvals. Neither of these meetings has happened yet, according to Moran.

Old Business Stafford may be in the process of bringing in new business, but the township has also

continued to see closures.

Beginning with the 2017 closure of the Kmart, residents have since witnessed the Mandee clothing store adjacent to the Kmart going out of business. Mandee has also been in between empty retail spaces for some time now. With its impending closure, the west end of the plaza will be almost completely empty.

Since Atlantic Books closed their doors years ago, that space near the east end of the plaza has been used seasonally by Spirit Halloween. Now, Spirit Halloween has taken up in what used to be Five Below, next to the Regal Manahawkin 10 Theater, leaving yet another empty retail space.

And more recently, the Subway restaurant, located in a smaller strip mall within the bounds of the Kmart plaza, has closed its doors as well.

While these closures are individual to the business or chain, not the township, Moran confi rmed that it could just mean these businesses are outdated.

“The issue with all plazas of this type are that they are struggling to keep up with the trend toward online shopping and the rents are frequently being negotiated down just to keep a tenant, all of which does not bode well for the long term prospects of big box stores and chains or most of the current retail configuration,” he said.

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Continued From Page 1 must comply in order to rebuild. A main issue with compliance is that the building needs to be set back further from Route 9 under current regulations.

According to a report by WOBM, Coleman stated that they should be allowed to rebuild on their existing site, as more than 50 percent of the original building is still intact after the fire, according to a licensed architect who inspected the site. “We believe we are not required to move it back,” said Coleman during the meeting.

According to the owners, the foundation and most of the walls of the restaurant were not destroyed by the fire; it was mostly the roof above the bar that was taken out.

Township Committee members were sympathetic to Coleman’s cause during the meeting, wishing to see Caffrey’s rebuilt, like most other members of the community.

WOBM’s report quoted Councilman Gary Quinn: “Caffrey’s…it’s an icon in the community,” but the council cannot bend the rules to allow for rebuilding as-is. If they did, “every developer that comes in is going to use that precedent moving forward,” according to Quinn.

Coleman intends to appeal the denied application with the Zoning Board of Adjustment. If denied there, the owners can appeal to superior court.

Fundraiser The Pipes and Drums of the Ocean County Emerald Society will be hosting an Employee Relief Fundraiser for Caffrey’s Tavern employees on October 13 at Breakers Kitchen & Tap in Waretown. The event runs from 1-6 p.m.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER In Defense Of Public Libraries Is the public library obsolete?

A lot of powerful forces in society seem to think so. In recent years, declines in the circulation of bound books in some parts of the country have led prominent critics to argue that libraries are no longer serving their historical function. Countless elected officials insist that in the 21st century - when so many books are digitized, so much public culture exists online and so often people interact virtually - libraries no longer need the support they once commanded.

But the problem that libraries face today isn’t irrelevance. The real problem that libraries face is that so many people are using them, and for such a wide variety of purposes, that library systems and their employees are overwhelmed. According

to a 2016 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, about half of all Americans ages 16 and over used a public library in the past year, and two-thirds say that closing their local branch would have a “major impact on their community.”

Libraries are being disparaged and neglected at precisely the moment when they are most valued and necessary. Why the disconnect? In part it’s because the founding principle of the public library - that all people deserve free, open access to our shared culture and heritage - is out of sync with the market logic that dominates our world. But it’s also because so few inf luential people understand the expansive role that libraries play in modern communities.

Libraries are an example of what I call “social infrastructure”: the physical spaces and organizations

that shape the way people interact. Libraries don’t just provide free access to books and other cultural materials, they also offer things like companionship for older adults, de facto child care for busy parents, language instruction for immigrants and welcoming public spaces for the poor, the homeless and young people.

For older people, especially widows, widowers and those who live alone, libraries are places for culture and company, through book clubs, movie nights, sewing circles and classes in art, current events and computing. For many, the library is the main place they interact with people from other generations.

For children and teenagers, libraries help instill an ethic of responsibility, to themselves and to their neighbors, by teaching them what it means to borrow and take care of something

public, and to return it so others can have it too. For new parents, grandparents and caretakers who feel overwhelmed when watching an infant or a toddler by themselves, libraries are a godsend.

In many neighborhoods, particularly those where young people aren’t hyper-scheduled in formal af ter-school prog rams, libraries are highly popular among adolescents and teenagers who want to spend time with other people their age. One reason is that they’re open, accessible and free. Another is that the library staff members welcome them; in many branches, they even assign areas for teenagers to be with one another.

To appreciate why this matters, compare the social space of the library with the social space of commercial establishments like Starbucks or McDonald’s.

These are valuable parts of the social infrastructure, but not everyone can afford to frequent them, and not all paying customers are welcome to stay for long.

The openness and diversity that flourish in neighborhood libraries were once a hallmark of urban culture. But that has changed.

Though American cities are growing more ethnically, racially and culturally diverse, they too often remain divided and unequal, with some neighborhoods cutting themselves off from difference - sometimes intentionally, sometimes just by dint of rising costs — particularly when it comes to race and social class.

Libraries are the kinds of places where people with different backgrounds, passions and interests can take part in a living democratic culture. They are the kinds of places where the public, private and philanthropic

sectors can work together to reach for something higher than the bottom line.

We should take heed. Today, as cities and suburbs continue to reinvent themselves, and as cynics claim that government has nothing good to contribute to that process, it’s important that institutions like libraries get the recognition they deserve. It’s worth noting that “liber,” the Latin root of the word “library,” means both “book” and “free.” Libraries stand for and exemplify something that needs defending: the public institutions that - even in an age of atomization, polarization and inequality - serve as the bedrock of civil society.

Eric Klinenberg Director, Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University With permission from the Monmouth County Library Commission

Letters To The Editor MacArthur’s Event With Nunes Shows His True Colors I’ve been ver y w rong about Tom MacArthur!

The one thing I always gave him the benefit of the doubt regarding was Russia. I assumed his support of bad policies that

harm his constituents was just his own greed and he was an unwitting tool for Russia.

Sadly, all doubt was removed when he brought one of the top Russian agents, Devin Nunes, to our district (during a GOP event in Toms River).

MacArthur is not just harming his constituents

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with his policies, he is tearing down our republic.

Gail Cohn Toms River

Candidates Seek What’s Best For Jackson As official candidates for the upcoming November election, and lifelong Jackson residents, we would like to recognize a few factual items that have moved Jackson in the right direction while maintaining public safety.

In the last six years, the mayor and his administration have had more roads paved, lined and signalized than any other administration has to date. To compliment this, the same can be said on completing more infrastructure projects than any span in Jackson’s history. And in speaking with the mayor, he has assured us that we are not finished making Jackson the place

you want to live, work and to the Jackson Township affect all of us financially for Letters To The Editor play. The planned additional projects will continue the momentum of improving quality of life for all Jackson residents.

It would be remiss on our part not to express our opposition to Gover nor Murphy, the Senate and Legislature for removing $1.3 million in state aid away from the Jackson Township School District for the years 2018 and 2019.

By the end of 2024 the total loss of state aid to our school district will be a disastrous $17.3 million hit, which will need to be made up by all of Jackson’s residents.

To add salt to the wound, the governor’s administration waited until after the district finalized the 20182019 budget and staffi ng.

We applaud the mayor’s leadership and the council for passing resolution 278R-18 opposing Governor Murphy’s punishing reduction of state school funding

School District while mysteriously boosting other school districts’ funding.

The governor has reduced funding in specific districts in favor of other districts that do not manage their budgets as well as they could. Time and again you will hear Trenton Democrats say that these school districts need additional “funding”. On average, the Jackson taxpayer already pays more than $1,000 per year in school taxes that support way too many school districts outside of our own. We say that these districts don’t need additional funding but instead need guidance on how to get the best return for the budgets they have now. Jackson Township is blessed with outstanding and caring teachers, staff and programs, so to lose even a small portion is a slap in the face to all. But to lose almost $17.5 million in state school funding will

decades. Our graduation rate is as exceptional as are our students, so why take away funding from such a high ranking, well run district is the real question, therefore, we intend to ask Trenton just that. The Trenton Democrats have a track record of failed policies that continue to cost Jackson tax payers their hard-earned money.

While they are taking away funding for Jackson’s children’s education, they are including the price we now have to pay for illegal aliens’ education and millions of dollars for legal defense funds. We cannot continue to allow the policies of the Trenton Democrats to propagate at will to and now into Jackson Township.

Please ensure your voice is heard and vote on November 6th!

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

More Suburban Taxes Being Sent To Urban School Districts CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TRENTON – Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove (both R-9th) stand unconditionally opposed

to and voted against legislation that would send yet more taxpayer dollars to Paterson and Trenton.

The bill, A-4350, was ap-

proved by the Assembly on Sept. 27, 2018. Senator Christopher J. Connors stated he stands with his 9 t h D ist r ict A sse mbly colleagues and, accordingly, will vote against the measure if it is considered in the Senate.

The 9th District Delegation made the following remarks on the bill: “It never ends. Suburban and rural taxpayers

continue to subsidize big sp e nd i ng i n t he u rba n areas of the state that are unwilling to get their own fiscal house in order.

“Old school politics certainly not fairness for taxpayers - drives Trenton to cater to urban areas through a rigged state aid system. You cannot exaggerate the profoundly harsh impact that state aid disparities have had

on t a xpayer s liv i ng i n our area, with the most extreme example being state school funding.

“Adding insult to injury, the bill was advanced without reference, meaning it didn’t even receive a pu bl ic h e a r i ng. T h e public was deliberately d e n ie d t he op p or t u n ity to scrutinize the bill or debate the reason for sending more t axpayer

Brick Receives $469,000 For School Safety From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur TRENTON – Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) announced $469,000 in grant funding for the Township of Brick to assist with ongoing efforts to improve school safety measures.

The money was awarded through the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program author ized by the STOP School Violence Act, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Rep. MacAr-

thur. These grants enhance school safety measures and increase collaboration between schools and law enforcement.

“This investment in the Brick community will improve safety, security, and prevention measures at schools, as well as foster coordination between our law enforcement officers and students and teachers. Following the horrif-

ic shooting in Parkland, Florida, I met with local South Jersey law enforcement officials, students, and advocates to listen about their concerns and ways the federal government can make schools safer,” said Congressman MacArthur.

“The STOP School Violence Act provides funding to schools to implement security enhancements, improves training and assistance for students and staff to better identify and prevent signs of violence, and aligns school and law enforcement efforts - all important steps to make schools more secure and to provide teachers, students, and law enforcement with

the knowledge and skills to create a safer school environment. From the start, I have been adamant that the federal gover nment disperses these grants as quickly as possible and I am glad Brick and communities

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Recently, Congressman MacArthur sent a bipartisan, bicameral letter to

dollars to Paterson and Trenton, before it wa s sent directly to the Assembly f loor with little to no debate or transparency in the process.

“The timing of the bill vote is not without irony as it was recently reported that two members of the Pat e r son scho ol b oa rd will be attending a conference in Las Vegas at taxpayers’ expense.”

Department of Education Secretar y Betsy DeVos urging her and members of the Federal Commission on School Safety to create a central authority to better coordinate federal efforts to assist school districts.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Rare Jellyfish Washes Up In Beach Haven

By Kimberly Bosco BEACH HAVEN – A rare jellyfish made an appearance on Long Beach Island recently, spotted by a Pennsylvania native while walking along the shore.

Suzanne Schnenker of New Hope, PA that discovered four of these rare jellyfish while walking on the beach with her son and dogs in Beach Haven.

The jellyfish is reportedly a blue button jellyfish, extremely rare to New Jersey but native to places like Florida or the tropics.

Schnenker said their coloring was so blue it was “unreal.”

“I’m so glad I snapped a picture, but I just wish I had realized how rare they were at the time and saved one for the jelly spotters to do DNA testing on,” she told NJ.com.

Marine biologist at Montclair State University Paul Bologna requested, via the New Jersey Jellyspotters Facebook page, that anyone who comes across one of these jellyfish grab it so DNA testing can be done.

“Holding in rubbing alcohol will preserve the DNA if anyone sees and grabs one,” he said.

Bologna believes the blue button jellyfish may have migrated here due to Hurricane Florence.

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The Maximilian Foundation is hosting its Annual Striped Bass All-Boat Tournament & Family Fish Fry to raise funds for our organization. Tournament & Family Fish Fry events will be hosted by Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340. This is a one day event consisting of two parts – the boat tournament and the Family Fish Fry. All events open to anyone that would like to come, have fun and support the foundation.

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Barnegat Police Join Pink Patch Project

BARNEGAT – During the month of October, the Barnegat Police Department, Barnegat PBA 296, and FOP 217 will be working together to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Pink Patch Project.

For the entire month of October, officers will be trading in the traditional white police patches from their outer vest carriers for pink as part of the awareness campaign. The PBA and FOP will also be fundraising through the Breast

Cancer Research Foundation. The patches were donated by a member of the agency.

“This is just another great example of our local PBA and FOP stepping up to find new ways to make a positive impact,” said Chief Keith Germain.

Donations can be made via the PBA/FOP at give.bcrf.org/team/192986.

Information on the Pink Patch Project can be found at pinkpatchproject.com.

Friends Of The Island Library Annual Open House

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Ocean County Library will host “Friends of the Island Library Annual Open House” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21 at the Long Beach Island Branch.

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week at this open house featuring refreshments, entertainment, and a fundraising silent auction.

This event will also feature entertainment with Flavian’s “Mind Reading Game Show” beginning at 2:45 p.m.

The branch is located at 217 S. Central Ave, Surf City.

Registration is required for the Flavian show.

To register, call the branch at 609-494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Super Hero Breakfast

LACEY – On October 27, the Woman’s Club of Lacey is sponsoring a breakfast at Applebee’s from 8-10 a.m. Children are invited to come dressed as a super hero or wear their Halloween costume. Ticket sales are open to the public.

Adults are $10 and kids are $7 if you buy early.

Two super heroes will be available for you

to take pictures with your kids. The military, police, and fire fighters will be available for pictures with real heroes. We will also be having a $1,000 “Super Hero Basket” to raffle off for $5 a ticket.

Contact Monica at 732-503-0363 for tickets and any questions.

Holiday Bazaar, Luncheon and Bake Sale

BARNEGAT – A Holiday Bazaar, Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held at Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. Main St. (Rt. 9), Barnegat, on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Holiday Bazaar will feature many items suitable for holiday gifts and decorating, all at reasonable prices. The luncheon will

feature delicious homemade soups, sandwiches and dessert and the bake table will have all kinds of homemade baked items for sale to enjoy now or freeze for holiday gifts or parties. The event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of the church, which is a non-profit organization serving church programs and missions.

Southern’s Country Fair MANAHAWKIN – The Classes of 2020 and 2021 will hold a Country Fair Ramboree on Saturday, October 20. There will be food, games, entertainment, bull riding, and plenty

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Southern Football Defeats Lakewood

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Football on defeating Lakewood 20-0 on Saturday, September 29, 2018. With the win, the Rams give Head Coach Chuck Donohue Sr his 250th career win. Way to go Coach.

New Time For Amergael Meeting

MANAHAWKIN – Amergael, an Irish-American cultural, social, and charitable organization, will hold the first afternoon meeting in its history on October 15 at 1 p.m. at the Bay Avenue Community Center. Guest speaker, direct from County Donegal in Ireland, will be Mary Doherty, an accomplished sculptor of bog wood art, who will talk about her art and display several samples of her work.

Those interested in joining the club are invited to “test drive” Amergael at this meeting.

For more information, call Amergael Presi-

dent Jim Curley at 609-994-7280.

“The great majority of our members supported this move from Tuesday evening to Monday afternoon,” said Curley. “The members have been extremely loyal through the various difficult dislocations since Sandy, including several venue changes and continued construction on the bridge. We lost two of our monthly meetings in the past year due to nighttime weather. We look forward to greeting friends, both old and new, at this meeting.”

Southern Students Commended in the National Merit Scholarship Program

MANAHAWKIN – Lindsey Mulrooney, Abigail Patchell, Matthew Pierro, and Regan White have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended students are

recognized for the exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test used for program entry. Congratulations to all of these students.

VFW Lacey Halloween Party

LACEY – Join the Lacey VFW for a Halloween Party on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. There will be music, fun, and prizes! For more information,

call 609-693-7089. Upcoming events: November 11 is Veterans Day Service; December 12, Army/Navy Game Canteen Tailgate Party.

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Southern Girls Volleyball Teams Victorious

–Photos courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Volleyball (above) on winning the Southern Invitational Tournament on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The Rams defeated Lakewood in the semis 2-0 and Wall Twp. 2-0. Southern improves to a 16-2 record on the year. Good luck the rest of the season. Great job to our Freshmen Girls Volleyball team (Above) on going undefeated in pool play at the Bloom-

field Tournament on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The Rams took 2nd place overall. Good luck the rest of the season. Southern Alum Madeline Myers (Class of 2011) coaches the team.

US Marine Corps Birthday Ball

FORKED RIVER – Celebrate the 243rd birthday of the US Marine Corps on November 10 at the Captain’s Inn, 304 Lacey Rd., from 6-10 p.m.

There will be cocktails, including one free drink, hor d’oeuvres, six entrée menu sit down dinner, DJ, dancing, a cash bar, and a traditional ceremony.

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For more information, contact Larry Migliorisi at 732-797-0138 or Bob Meola at 732-6747504.

See you in October with Chamber Events

Save the Date: Oct. 16 – Business Bootcamp partnered with Ocean County Score. $10 includes breakfast, business and franchise programing from 8am to 1pm at the Mainland Manahawkin Oct. 17 – After Hours at the Local Market & Kitchen 604 Central Ave Ship Bottom 5-7pm Networking, Light bites and drinks by the fire Free with RSVP to chamber Oct. 25 – Business for Breakfast Power Hour Join us and Ocean County SCORE mentors for an early riser interactive and informative open call breakfast at the Mainland breakfast buffet $12.95 730-830am Oct. 30 – Women in Business 10am at Stafford Library 129 Rt 9 N Manahawkin.

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By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Superintendent George Chidiac confirmed that the Stafford Township schools have been cleared of all mold following over a month-long remediation process.

A letter dated October 5 to Chidiac from Cathy Ledden, Senior Environmental Compliance Officer at Coastal Environmental Compliance, LLC, stated: “All of the affected areas throughout the District have effectively been remediated and have passed the visual and clearance testing. Therefore, no further action is required.”

Following a series of indoor air quality testing and mold inspections in all five of the district’s schools since the start of the school year, Coastal Environmental has announced

that remediation is finally complete.

“Areas that exhibited moderate to heavy visible mold were cleaned by a mold remediation specialist, while utilizing air scrubbing machines and dehumidifiers,” stated the letter. At the Sept. 19 parent meeting regarding the mold, Chidiac noted that it was mold remediation companies Service Master and Belfor who would be performing the remediation.

“Areas that exhibited minor visible were cleaned by the District’s custodial staff, and when possible cleaned outdoors. Minor mold was also found on contents such as clip boards, wicker baskets, books, etc. These items were not worthy of salvaging, therefore disposed of by the District’s custodial staff,” stated the letter.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

MANAHAWKIN – Murder Mystery Dinner Theater sponsored by the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the Octopus Garden on Rt. 9. Tickets are available on the website: fosocas. org or at Octopus Garden in Mayetta or

Between the Sheets in Ship Bottom. Tickets are $65. Wine is available for purchase or you may BYOB. A raffle to benefit the shelter and homeless animals of the region will be held. FOSOCAS has been assisting homeless and shelter animals for 30 years!

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LBI “Flies High” With 4th Annual Kite Festival

–Photo courtesy William Clanton 6 year old Caterina Maria of Waretown makes her way through the train kite at the 4th Annual LBI Fly International Kite Festival.

By William Clanton LONG BEACH ISLAND – Columbus Day weekend on Long Beach Island was filled with “high flying” fun as the 4th Annual International Kite Festival took to the skies over LBI. The LBI FLY 4th Annual International Kite Festival featured colorful kites, flying giant inflatables and sport kiting show. The first LBY FLY International Kite Festival was held in October 2015 and had 32 invited kite fliers; however, many more kite fliers from across the United States, Tanzania, Germany, Columbia, and Canada now attend to celebrate the joy of kite flying. Many of these fliers are invited guests in prestigious festivals around the world.

The 2018 edition of the festival featured even more giant inflatable kites as large as a full-size whale, fairytale horses, giant octopuses, flying scuba divers, crabs, pigs, sea urchins, trilobites, flying witches, and a giant yellow duck. The kids had a blast as the yellow duck kite came low enough to touch. Other children’s activities included a candy drop, walk through ground level kite train, and indoor kite show at the LBI grade school.

The large part of any kite festival is the sport kite displays. Teams and individual

sport kite fliers flew choreographed musical routines throughout the weekend. The routines involve intricate movements that display amazing control of both four line and dual line sport kites that represent the music much like an ice skater. There was even a sport kite competition during the weekend. Fliers competed for points toward a national competition in various disciplines of sport kiting including precision routines, and musical routines for individual, pairs, and team flying. This competition puts the International LBI Fly festival on the east coast circuit for sports kiting in the United States.

In this 4th year, the festival saw more unusual shapes and designs that dazzled island spectators. Beautifully designed and carefully built artist kites flew during the festival as well as displayed at local galleries prior to the festival. Many of these artists have won prestigious awards for art design quality, craftsmanship, and flying ability in competitions throughout the US and Europe.

LBI FLY also featured a night fly which was as much fun for the fliers as it was for the spectators. Sport kite teams flew in lighted formations as the single line kites remained stationary like brilliant stars in the sky.

For more information about LBI Fly, you can visit the website at lbifly.com.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Sound Void?

A sound void is most commonly defined as a moment lacking clarity in hearing or understanding; an empty space in one’s life caused by the absence of sound clarity. Sound voids usually occur in specific listening situations where an individual’s hearing loss does not permit them to detect or understand important sounds and speech cues. Individuals often find that sound voids result in tiring, frustrating and embarrassing situations.

However you experience them – whether they happen during precious moments with your loved ones, critical conversations in the work place or in common everyday interactions – sound voids can detract from your ability to live your life to its fullest.

Do you often hear people talking but simply have difficulty understanding them?

Do you sometimes struggle to hear clearly in background noise?

Do you occasionally have trouble following the conversation in small groups?

Do you find it challenging to explain your hearing situation to others?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be experiencing the perception of “sound void”. The term sound void was created to help explain the gaps that some say that they experience in their day-to-day listening lives. If this sounds like you or someone you love, you should consider contacting your hearing health care professional today.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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Preferred Home Health Care Presents Elderfest Expo: Free Screenings, Pet Contest, Giveaways, And More

By Frances Kirschner Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, with headquarters in Eatontown, is presenting Elderfest, a free expo sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas, that highlights more than 40 vendors, food samplings, and free health and wellness screenings; a Pet Contest with a grand prize of $500 sponsored by Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Toms River; free BINGO with prizes; a $100 gift card giveaway every 30 minutes; and more on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37, Toms River, N.J. The public will have a chance to meet syndicated WOBM-AM radio hosts Joel Markel, the president and CEO of Preferred, and Marianne

Levy. The featured guest is Linda Shields, The Jersey Shore Medium, who will offer medium readings.

Any type of pet—bird, cat, dog, ferret, snake, etc.—is eligible to enter The Pet Contest. The pet can be cute, pretty or even silly, according to the judges’ choice. A Pet Contest entry card can be picked up any day between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the front desk of Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, 08753. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. at Elderfest and must be present.

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

5 Reasons You’ll Want A Weighted Blanket

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Suffering from sleep problems? One strategy that I think is helpful is to use a weighted blanket. These are an easy, completely natural way to improve your mood, lower stress levels, and fall asleep faster.

If you have sleep troubles, or your child has them from a chronic condition such as autism, then a weighted blanket might be useful. Weighted blankets are simply blankets that are specially designed to weigh much more than a typical quilt or comforter.

These blankets range in weight from as few as 4 lb. to well over 30 lb., and most are filled with plastic beads or natural materials like rice or barley.

This extra heft means that the blanket puts pressure on your body when you sleep under it, and this mimics the feeling of close physical contact. In this way, weighted blankets create an atmosphere of physical intimacy and security that can improve your mood and sometimes soothe sensory disorders.

I think these are a great idea if you have akathisia or restless legs syndrome. If you’re still skeptical of the general health benefits these could offer, let me share 5 interesting facts.

1. Using a weighted blanket can lower your stress levels and improve your ability to relax. It’s all from an increase in serotonin, which converts to melatonin, your sleep hormone.

2. Reducing cortisol allows for a better night’s sleep. Studies support a reduction in this stress hormone.

3. The modern world makes many people feel isolated. Wrapping yourself in a weighted blanket when you feel alone can increase oxytocin levels and provide instant calm.

4. Could it help with attention problems?

The gentle tactile feeling of deep touch pressure can work as a relaxer to significantly increase the concentration and performance of children with ADHD. There is also evidence that the extra sensory stimulation from a weighted blanket can help children improve their fine motor skills, especially if they have autism. In fact, these blankets were first invented as a stress aid for autistic children.

5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging to manage, but using a weighted blanket might help to control the symptoms. These heavier blankets boost your serotonin levels, which works to reduce symptoms of OCD, calm the mind and hopefully reduce compulsions.

For these same reasons, the blankets can also improve other emotional issues or cognitive problems connected to low serotonin levels, including aggression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. At our deepest core, we all want to be cuddled, right? It’s kind of like that!

There are some people that should not use a weighted blanket. Choosing the best weighted blanket for you is critical. It’s based on many factors. I’ve written a longer version of this article and if you’d like it just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email you.

(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) ©2018 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Ocean County Offers Help With Medicare Part D Plans

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Office of Senior Services offers one-onone help for clients needing assistance navigating the 2019 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.

“It’s important our seniors have the opportunity to review and choose the appropriate plan that is suitable for their needs.

Each year we fine-tune this outreach to make it as convenient as possible for our seniors and their caregivers,” Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services said. “We have been providing one-on-one assistance annually to help citizens navigate these important health care programs that can often be complex and change each year.”

Those sessions, called “Medicare Part D Days,” will be starting Oct. 17.

Assistance will be offered at the County Connection at Ocean County Mall on Oct. 17 and 23, and Nov. 1, 8, 14, 28 and 29, and Dec. 5. Appointments are available 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

“The County Connection has become an important focal point for this kind of assistance to our seniors,” Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the County Connection, said. “It provides an easily accessible and comfortable environment for our seniors to get help on important matters like Medicare Part D.” One-on-one assistance will be offered at three area senior centers.

The Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., will have appointments available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30.

The Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Services, 121 Evergreen Road, will hold appointments 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16.

The Little Egg Harbor Municipal Build-

ing, 665 Radio Road, will have one-onone sessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30.

“I am pleased that we can continue to offer this one-on-one assistance by also bringing the program to some of our senior centers,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “With almost 170,000 seniors living in Ocean County, this outreach is invaluable.”

To schedule an appointment, call 732288-7777 and ask for Donna.

Other Medicare Information Sessions Available Seniors can get information about Medicare options at the Medicare Plan Finder, Medicare.gov. Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.

The county will be holding Medicare information seminars throughout the county.

10 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd.

10 a.m. Nov. 13 at St. Martha’s Church, 3800 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant.

2 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Brick Senior Center, 373 Adamston Road.

2:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library, for Spanish speakers.

“Even if you have a plan, you should evaluate it by asking yourself the following questions: Will your current plan’s premium and costs change in 2019? Will the prescription drugs you take be covered in 2019? Are you satisfied with your plan’s customer service?” Vicari said. “We are here to help you answer these and any other important questions you may have.”

For appointments at the main office of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 1027 Hooper Ave., call 732-929-2091.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In a prior article, we talked about how the basis of a residential real estate tax appeal is whether the property is being assessed by the municipal tax assessor greater than the property’s true market value. One of the issues in making this determination is how the tax assessment established by tax assessor equates to the true value of the property.

In all municipalities in New Jersey, there is what is called the “equalization ratio”. This is the number, expressed as a percentage, developed by the local County Tax Board to equalize the difference in tax assessments between the various towns in the county. The purpose of the equalization ratio is to ensure that each town pays it fair share of the county taxes. This imbalance occurs because towns reassess or revaluate their tax assessments at different times. Thus, a town that reassesses its real property assessments in the current year will have different real estate values than a town that reassessed four years ago. In a rising market, properties in the town that just reassessed would have higher values than those in a town that had not re-assessed. The equalization ratio for each town can be obtained from the Tax Board in each county or the municipal tax assessor. In Ocean County it is available on the website for the Ocean County Board of Taxation.

Accordingly, you must look at the equalization ratio for your town and use that with the tax assessment to determine what the town is showing as the market value for the property. To do this you must divide the assessment by

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I n another tow n where the equalization ratio is 86%, the town is showing that the market value is $232,558.00.

In other words, to determine what the town is claiming as the property value you need to look at both the assessment and the equalization ratio. This number would then be the value to use in determining whether you should consider filing a tax appeal. For example, if your property is assessed by the town at $350,000 and your property has a market value of $360,000, you may think that you are being under-assessed and thus think it is not worthwhile to file a tax appeal. However, if the equalization ratio for your town is 84%, then your property value, as determined by the town, would be approximately $407,000. This means that the town is assessing your property for $47,000 more than its market value and a tax appeal may be an option.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

For Rent Toms River Cattus Island Section - Single Family Home 4 BR, 2 Bath, Large Kit /w Dining Area, LR, Laundry Hook-up. Available November 1. $1900. For Application call 732-223-2336.

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Employment Opportunity - Senior Services Berkeley Mini-Bus Driver for Senior Services 30 hours Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Must possess a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement. *All Positions are full time with Benefits* Please send resume to rtonnesen@ stfrancislbi.org. EOE/AA. (43)

Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (44)

Looking For Female Roommate - 55 yr old/over to share 2 bedroom unit in Holiday City Community. $800/month includes Cable/Internet and all utilities. Avail. Oct. 1. Please leave message 732-600-3377.

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Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - In mobile home park. 55 Manchester, NJ. 1974 Skyline 12x60. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, AC, front kitchen, family park. Call Constance Magill 732-657-6166. (43)

Yard Sale Large 2 Family Yard Sale - Saturday and Sunday October 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 314 Union Ave., Lakehurst. Rain or shine.

(43) Homestead Run Community Yard Sale - Saturday, 10/13 (rain date 10/14). From 8 am to 4 pm – participating homes will have a balloon at their home. ½ mile west of Whitesville Rd on Rte. 70, Toms River. 732370-2300. Something for all!

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Misc.

Harvest Fair - Sat. October 20 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Rt 37W, Toms River. Crafts, jewelry, tools, grandma’s attic, home-bake goods, tools and much more.

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Items For Sale

Second Chance Golf Balls For Sale - Titleist ProV-1, $25 a dozen, two dozen minimum, great condition, call 732-920-3944.

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Items Wanted 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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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. 732-364-7580. (t/n) 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) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! $1000 Sign On Bonus for FT 3-11 in Skilled Nursing 3-11 FT CNA(E/O weekend). 3 positions – Skilled Nursing 7-3 CNA FT(E/O Weekend – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 3-11 PT CHHA3 days week (e/o weekend). 1 Position – Assisted Living 11-7 PT (e/o weekend). Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (44) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

(47) Activities Assistant – Help with recreational activities like Bingo, trips, etc. Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (44) Part Time 1st Class Machinist - For Lathe & Mill & Light Assembly.

Must have tools. 732-367-3100. (44) Eaglespeed Auto of Bayville - Is looking for an experienced lube tech. Top compensation and training for advancement. Work with master mechanics in long established 5 star shop. No phone calls.

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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)

AutoCAD Operator - Experienced AutoCad Operator needed

by Lakewood Machinery Manufacturer to draw electromechanical parts/schematics P/T. Call 732367-3100 x 107.

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Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - and all kinds of minor home repair including, painting, Etc. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800 Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

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(45) Counselor - Masters Degree in psychology. Available for sessions in your home. Set your own appointment time.

Call Patricia 732-600-4406.

(43) The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

(43) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone. Call Andy 848-299-7412.

Free estimates.

(46) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (42)

Services Don’s Painting - Specializing interior. Quality work. Very neat.

Reasonable prices. Special senior discounts. Honest and reliable.

Low winter rates. 732-899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

(45) PLUMBER-BNK Plumbing LLC. Lic.#12929 Jackson,NJ New Construction, Renovations, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, F i x t u r e R e p l a c e m e n t , Wi n terizing 848-373-4784.

(43) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

(40) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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Services

Services

Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (36)

Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)

Dee’s Cleaning Service And Dog Walking Service - Cleaning homes like your since 1994 senior discounts.

Insured. Call Dee 732 552 6633. (47) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, repairs large and small. 40 years experience. 732-674-3346. (45)

All In 1 General Contracting-Handyman Services - All phases of Interior and Exterior Repair, Improvements, Renovations, Construction for Home or Business.

Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Lighting, Windows/Doors, Kitchens, Baths, Finish Basements, Flooring, Decks, Handicap ramps, Sheds installed/repaired, etc.#1 Contractor for Banks, Real Estate Agency’s, Real Estate Investors, Home Inspection report repairs.

From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Skip the rest, come to the best!

Senior and Veteran Discount. $ave Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured.

License # 13VH06203500. (t/n) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19)

Classifieds are placed in all 7 of our weekly newspapers covering all of Ocean County, and also Howell in Monmouth County.

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Senior Helper - Mature Polish lady will help with all everyday chores and errands. Very honest and reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726.

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H o u s e C l e a n i n g - We e k l y, bi-weekly, monthly. 25 years’ experience. Reasonable rates. Free estimates gladly given. Call Lois at 732-330-4931.

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Beatles “White Album” song 32 Treadmill setting 35 Ill. neighbor 36 Doone of fiction and cookies 37 Green subj.

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Stafford Lions Club Offers Free Vision Screenings

STAFFORD – Stafford Township Lions Club is providing free vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 12 years of age on Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 East Bay Avenue.

Why is vision screening important? The fi rst few years of a child’s life are critical in the development of good vision. Children should have their vision checked for issues such as misaligned eyes, and problems that need correction with eyeglasses.

These problems are not always evident by simply looking at a child. Young children often compensate for vision problems so well that parents, teachers, and pediatricians are unaware of a problem. Many common vision-robbing conditions such as “lazy eye” can be effectively treated if detected in a child’s formative years.

Stafford Township Lions Club will provide a simple, non- invasive and costfree vision-screening test performed on young children. It requires no medication or preparation and is painless. It does require parental permission. Forms will be

available for parental/guardian approval prior to the eye exam.

The “Spot Vision Screener”, a hand held device can quickly detect potential vision problems: • Hyperopia – “Far-sightedness” is the difficulty seeing objects that are near.

Untreated this can contribute to “crossing of the eyes” but can be corrected with glasses.

• Myopia – “Near-sightedness” is when the eyes focus incorrectly, making distant objects appear blurred. It can be treated with glasses.

• Astigmatism- A condition in which the cornea has an abnormal curve causing out-of-focus vision.

• Anisometropia – This condition can adversely affect the development of binocular vision in infants and children. The brain will often suppress the vision of the blurrier eye in a condition called Amblyopia or “lazy eye.”

• Strabismus – Eyes are not directed to an object simultaneously. Sometimes the eyes deviate outward and sometimes inward.

NJOP First Annual Convention MANAHAWKIN – The New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP) is holding its first convention on October 13, at the Ocean Acres Community Center in Manahawkin. We encourage and invite all folks from Atlantic, Monmouth and Ocean Counties to attend this incredible event.

If you care about getting Sandy families home, getting rid of clawbacks, preparing for future storms, dealing with sea level rise, the opioid crisis and ensuring that our communities have access to

affordable quality health care this is an event not to be missed.

NJOP has given hope that at a time when our country is divided, a group of dedicated people can organize, fight for solutions and accomplish tasks around issues that affect everyone in our communities.

Please come out to support the 1st NJOP convention. No experience necessary!

Just come with passion to stand up for your community and an open mind. Visit newjerseyop.org for more information.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Tilton Fitness Has Everything You Need To Change Your Life

By Michael Vandenberg Unless you’re a superhero, you’ve probably heard this line before from your doctor at least once: “Everything looks good, just try to get some more exercise.” You take it seriously, but if you’ve never worked out before, how do you know where to begin? Machines, weights, and treadmills can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Many gyms seem like exclusive clubs more interested in membership dues than lending a helping hand. It’s no wonder many of us used to just shrug off our doctor’s advice and get the excuses ready for next time.

But that all changed with Tilton Fitness, the all-inclusive fitness center that has the know-how, connections, and equipment needed to help you be your best self. “Just make the call or walk in the door,” said Marketing and Communications Director Samantha Young. “Let us do the rest.”

However, Tilton Fitness didn’t get to this point overnight. It originally started as one location: a racquetball club in Northfield opened by Sam Young Sr. (Samantha’s grandfather) in 1980. As they moved up the Jersey Shore, they gradually converted into a comprehensive fitness center. After their merger with Meridian Health and Wellness, the focus became much larger than being a gym.

They took on the broader, more inclusive goal of holistic health.

“It’s not just a place where you can go and work out; it’s more of a club-meets-solution for all types of health problems, questions, and steps on your

journey,” said Samantha.

After Hackensack merged with Meridian to become the largest health system in New Jersey, Tilton Fitness put all of its locations under one brand to become the premier health and wellness center throughout the state, powered by Hackensack Meridian Health. Tilton Fitness now has seven locations: 3022 Hingston Avenue in Egg Harbor, 323 South Pitney Road in Galloway, 700 South Main Street in Manahawkin, 1686 Route 88 in Brick, 27 South Cooks Bridge Road in Jackson, 1420 Route 36 in Hazlet, and 42 City Place in Edgewater.

Although now all of them operate seamlessly under the Tilton Fitness name, each gym has its own history and character. The Northfield/Egg Harbor location still proudly hosts people who have been members since 1980 and still have their original cards and sweatshirts. Edgewater has awe-inspiring views of the New York City skyline.

All of their locations are large

enough to handle the vast array of services Tilton Fitness provides. “We’ve always tried to be on the cusp of things in the field, but since we’ve had the increased resources from Hackensack,” they’ve really been able to take their approach a step further. That

starts with the InBody machine.

This extremely thorough device will get a read of your entire body composition just by stepping on and holding two bars for 30 seconds. You can use it every six weeks afterwards to track your progress and make adjustments. All new members also get a complementary Fit Plan: an hour-long session with one of their directors or health coaches. They can provide sample workouts for you, nutrition guidance, and a plan you feel comfortable with, no matter what your goal is.

Another way Tilton Fitness helps you follow your doctor’s advice is with its wellness programs. These include everything from Smoking Cessation to Bariatric Recovery, and even recovery from stroke! Tilton Fitness is also proud to host Rock Steady Boxing, a program designed to help people with Parkinson’s Disease increase muscle control through fun, non-contact boxing. It’s already available at their Brick and Manahawkin locations, as well as Hazlet starting October 15th, 2018. “Through these controlled movements, they’re able to see reduced symptoms throughout the day and an overall complete change in their quality of life,” said Samantha.

Tilton Fitness also offers a huge variety of group fitness classes and training sessions for all interests. Their group

exercise classes are included in your membership and include Zumba, aquatics, spin, chair yoga, Pilates, and many more. They also have small group training, a low cost option where you still get individual attention from a trainer and get to do cool things like Strike Kickboxing, Pilates Reformers, and Boot Camp. If your preference is a one-on-one focus, Tilton Fitness also has a devoted team of personal trainers to help you reach your goals. If you prefer to stay in headphone world while you’re using all of their machines and weights in the main room, their floor trainers are available to answer any questions you may have.

No matter where you are- or why you are- on your fitness journey, Samantha and the

entire staff at Tilton Fitness stand ready to welcome you into one of their state-of-the-art facilities to help you reach your goal. It’s the relationships, after all, that Samantha believes set Tilton Fitness apart from the average gym. “It’s the fact that when people walk in here we know your name, we know what you’re doing today, we care about how your class was, and we’ll follow up with you about how your recovery was.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 13 - OCT 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A little flirtation goes a long way. You might feel like a magnet this week, attracting people who can inspire ideas and support your goals, but someone may not be there for a romantic rendezvous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t get in over your head. You may take on more than you’re capable of doing because you wish to appear cooperative. A partner or spouse may seem harsh or manipulative this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Impress someone by doing rather than talking in the week ahead and you will become someone’s new superhero. Don’t make important investments, rack up credit card bills, or borrow money.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take some decisive steps toward achieving your goals as this week unfolds. Someone harbors a secret passion for you and is just waiting for a green light, but the light is red this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your instincts may betray you in the week to come. Don’t let the little things get to you. A minor suspicion could snowball into something unwieldly if you don’t keep your imagination in check.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Endless bills and endless expenses could put your nerves on edge. It might seem that someone fed laxatives to your bank account by the time this

week is done. Take as few risks as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There can be only one leader. Conflicts may arise if you try to take charge of a situation or throw your weight around in the upcoming week. It may be wise to maintain a low profile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is possible that you think that something, or someone, is quite desirable. Your heart is in the right place in the week to come, but someone else’s heart might not be keeping pace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your balance if you walk on the cutting edge.

In the week to come your appreciation of advanced technological techniques could create a bond with others who value your expertise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may need to do your best Joe Friday imitation today with “just the facts, ma’am.” Be sure to have all the figures and details in hand before making presentations to peers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An infatuation can interfere with your best interests in the week ahead. You may be under pressure to pursue a career objective. Your social life can interfere with your work schedule.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have long range vision when it comes to business and financial security. However, you might let pocket money slip through your fingers. Steer clear of spending sprees this week.

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By Wolfgang Puck

When I first began cooking in the United States in the mid-1970s, an unassuming little compact head of pale-yellow and cream-colored leaves called Belgian endive mystified my restaurant guests. This vegetable often led them to ask, “What’s this?”

To this day, I still think Belgian endive is misunderstood and underappreciated - but I hope to get you excited about it!

Belgian endive is in its peak season now through springtime, though you can find it year-round. You may have eaten it raw as a salad leaf. It has a beautiful shape and color, along with a refreshingly crisp yet tender texture, and it has a pleasingly mild trace of palate-cleansing bitterness.

You may know Belgian endive best for its use in hors-d’oeuvres, with each separated leaf - about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long, its sides curved up to form a perfect channel - becoming the perfect vessel for softened cheese, hummus, egg salad or some other dip or salad.

That kind of presentation, and Belgian endive itself, first became widespread in the U.S. back in the 1980s. So it may surprise you to know that Belgian endive’s origins date back almost a century and a half before that. True to its name, the vegetable does come from Belgium. That’s where, in the 1830s, a farmer stored in his cellar some chicory roots, which were commonly dried and ground as a coffee substitute. After leaving his farm for several months to serve in the military, he returned to find that the roots had sprouted, forming spear-shaped heads that proved to be delightful.

Back in its home country, Belgian endive is destined more often for the stovetop than the hors d’oeuvre tray. Slowly cooking the whole heads in a little liquid - the method known as braising - transforms them. They turn meltingly tender while still retaining a trace of crispness; and their flavor turns mellow, perfectly balanced by a hint of bitterness. I’ve always enjoyed the results, and I love to serve braised endives as a side dish with all kinds of roast, grilled, broiled or sauteed meat, poultry or seafood; or as part of a meal centered on a variety of vegetable, bean and grain dishes.

Look for Belgian endive in any wellstocked supermarket or the local farmers’ market. For the best texture and flavor, choose pale-colored, compact heads. When you’re cooking many heads together, as you will in my recipe for braised Belgian endive, be sure to select ones of similar size, so they’ll all cook in the same amount of time.

And don’t hesitate to buy more than

the dozen heads I call for. After all, you should still feel free to cut up the leaves for your salads - or separate and fill them for hors-d’oeuvres!

BRAISED BELGIAN ENDIVE Serves 6 12 medium-sized heads Belgian endive Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley Preheat the oven to 500 F (260 C).

Meanwhile, with a small, sharp knife, carefully cut shallow notches about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep across the stem end of each head of endive, which will help them cook more evenly.

In a shallow, ovenproof saute pan large enough to hold the endives side by side, arrange the endives in a single layer. Pour in enough cold water to cover them halfway.

Season lightly, but evenly, with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle evenly with the sugar and lemon juice. Dot evenly with small pieces of 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter.

Cut a piece of parchment paper to a size just large enough to fit inside the pan. Place the paper on top of the endives. Place a heavy, heatproof plate on top of the parchment paper to weight it down.

Put the pan on the stovetop. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Then, transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the bases of the endives are tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a small, sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes; check every 10 minutes or so to make sure the liquid in the pan has not evaporated. If necessary, carefully remove the pan to add a little boiling water.

When the endives are done, remove the pan from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. If you plan to serve the endives right away, hold the plate in place and carefully drain off the liquid from the pan; if not, store the endives in their cooking liquid in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Before serving, heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat until foamy. Drain off any liquid from the endives, and place them in the pan. Saute, turning the endives occasionally with kitchen tongs, until they are golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a heated platter, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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