2020-09-26 - The Southern Ocean Times

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Officials Still Demand New VA Clinic

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – While local officials continue to push for a new veterans clinic, there doesn’t seem to be one on the horizon any time soon.

The current building, the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic, opened more than 25 years ago in Brick, but the veteran population has since outgrown it. The facility services people from all over Ocean County, but also since it’s so close to the northern border, it’s easier for some Monmouth County residents to go there, too.

There are two major problems with the Brick location: space and parking spaces.

There’s not enough space inside the building to serve the veterans that need help, and there aren’t enough parking spaces for them all to park either.

While plans for the clinic seemed to be

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−Photo donated by reader The shipwreck of Oxgoose Lagoon remains an unsightly spectacle for residents.

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – You could call it the shipwreck of Oxgoose Lagoon but that might be overdramatizing it a bit.

Either way, a sunken boat sits abandoned off said lagoon and while no hidden treasure can be found aboard her, the salvage costs could be considerable. The cost for her removal are currently set to be picked up by Lacey Township. At the present time an estimate and time table for the boat’s

removal remains unknown.

Township Clerk/Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh noted during a recent Township Committee meeting that the county would be removing the unsightly vessel but first the township had to take ownership of it.

The craft, a 1982 Trojan, 32 foot vessel, fiberglass cabin, gas fuel model was abandoned and remains at 828 Oxgoose Drive. Laureigh said the owner (Boat - See Page 4)

Animal Lovers Rock Out For Charity

By Chris Lundy LACEY – If it’s one thing that gets people really mad, it’s animal abuse. That’s why a group of metal, punk and hard core musicians teamed up for a concert to raise money for charities that help abused, homeless, and neglected animals.

Stomp Out Animal Abuse Round 2 was held at William Hebrew

Park in Lanoka Harbor recently.

The event raised $2,320, said Jason Baluski. He was one of the organizers, along with his wife, Toni Baluski, with help from Michael Ramirez of Poorman Productions.

It was an all-ages, free show with a $5 suggested donation that went to the charities. Each (Charity - See Page 4)

−Photo courtesy Stomp Out Animal Abuse Bands performed a concert to raise money for animal charities.

Interfaith Helps Families When They Need It Most

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY − Something as simple as a flat tire can break the tenuous financial balance of some families who are living paycheck to paycheck, by creating a domino effect after missing a day of work and having to pay for the tire repair.

It’s not only single-parent homes who are struggling financially while trying to keep a roof over their heads, said Pat r icia Cash, Executive Director of (Families - See Page 9)

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−Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Patricia Cash, Executive Director of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County, runs the house that serves as overnight accommodation for the homeless.

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She said the owner “just abandoned it there, probably like two years ago. It is quite a process to try and get in touch with the original owner who is very transient in his living arrangements.”

Laureigh said that while the State Police say abandoned boats are their jurisdiction “they won’t remove it because it is not a pollutant hazard. However, it is unsightly in the lagoon and adjacent to a private property and it is an attractive nuisance to the kids in the area.”

She added the township had to go through a very lengthy process with the state Motor Vehicle Commission (formerly DMV) “and the first time we sent all the paperwork, DMV misplaced it all so we had to perform the process for contacts, advertising all over again because DMV requires all original proofs of service.”

“We still do not have ownership of the boat but the county has agreed to remove it at our cost. We do not have a cost as of yet,” Laureigh said. The boat will be moved to Meadowlark Beach where it will be demolished and taken to a local landfill.

Laureigh said, “we supplied the county with a hold harmless and a certificate of insurance for protection.”

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Continued From Page 1 of the following charities received $465: The Popcorn Park Zoo, Puppy Kitty City, Woofpack007, T.A.R. Bridges To Safety and Helping 4 Paws At A Time. They also accepted donations of pet food and animal items.

The line-up included Broken Heroes, Dead Blow Hammer, The Despised NJ, The UnSubs featuring Mike Blanx, Diamond Dogz, War Lovers, and Banged Up. Because of social distancing due to the coronavirus, inside venues are unable to host concerts. However, studies show that

Residents in that area of Lanoka Harbor are not pleased with the sight of the Oxgoose Drive submerged boat which has been there since October 2018.

Michele Annese who lives on Sandpiper Drive near Oxgoose Drive wrote to the governing body with a full account of just how the shipwreck occurred. She said the owner “tied his boat to my neighbor’s property.

He apparently cannot be located. The boat sank that evening. The Coast Guard, State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Lacey Township Police, amongst others, were called.”

Annese added in her letter that “the boat is still in the lagoon presently. Apparently, nothing has been done due to the costs of removing the boat from the water. I cannot fathom why we have to endure seeing this monstrosity throughout our summer. As a taxpayer it is very disheartening.”

“Although the vessel has been deemed safe, divers were sent in; would you allow your own children to swim there? We take great pride in keeping our lagoon clean as well as our homes,” she added.

The resident said, “to have to look at this eye sore every time we leave the lagoon is ridiculous.

“My next-door neighbor is trying to sell his home. He is extremely concerned that buyers will be dissuaded when seeing the boat directly across the lagoon,” Annese said.

COVID-19 has a harder time spreading outdoors. Holding a concert at a park makes it safer.

There were a few vendors set up: Duda’s Distro, Nameless Prints, Misterface Records and Frontline Streetwear. Food was provided by Green Village Packing Co. and Dags Dippers and we had a few vendors, This was the second round of fundraising concerts. Stomp Out Animal Abuse Round 1 was held in June and raised more than a thousand dollars for animal charities. Their first show featured Side Pocket Louie, OC Rippers, Coffin Void, Useless, Tiki Torture, Trial by Terror, and Reinado.

Round 3 is scheduled for October 24.

Lifeguard Training On LBI

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – St. Francis Community Center, located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ is offering Lifeguard Training. Lifeguard Training starts September 30 and runs through to October 4.

Do you want to be a lifeguard? This course is certified by the American Red Cross. You must have strong swimming ability. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED & Preventing Disease Transmission.

Class size is limited to 12 participants and Social Distancing guidelines determined by the state of NJ must be followed. Registration is required.

All participants must complete the following prerequisites: 1. Swim 300 yards continuously in the following order: 100 yards

of front crawl, using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing-propellant kick; 100 yards of breaststroke; and, 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke using rhythmic breathing and 2. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke; surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet; retrieve a 10 pound object; return to the surface; and, swim 20 yards back to starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute 40 seconds.

If you have concerns about your ability to complete the pre-requisites, please schedule a swimming skill evaluation by calling the pool reception desk at 609-4948861 ext. 187.

For registration and pricing information please call St. Francis Community Center at 609-494-8861 or visit: stfranciscenter lbi.org.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Everyone Wants To Shout, Not Listen There’s no time for quiet contemplation. No interest in thoughtful discussion. But there’s plenty of time and energy for yelling at the top of your lungs about your opinion.

Facebook and the other social media apps have made it easy. A way to mouth off is at your fingertips. On your desk. In your pocket. You never have to meet the people you’re yelling at. Never have to see the whites of their eyes. Never have to acknowledge that they are also human beings. How convenient!

What’s worse is that there are people with a platform who use that platform to spread disinformation and anger.

I’ve heard diatribes from so-called radio and TV personalities who don’t know anything about the topics. They spout off nonsense and beat their chest, trying to sound big and tough. As Don Henley said about news anchors “I just have to look good, I don’t have to be clear.”

What kind of a person do you have to be – you’re given the gift of a huge audience and you spend it spreading lies and hate?

Even though this started long ago, I suggest we coin it “The Roaring 2020s.”

We’d rather shout than listen. We can’t hear anyone else over the sound of our own voice. Anyone who disagrees with us is shot down.

And of course this is an election year, in case you’ve been under a rock.

The shouters are even louder. The political parties know this, and they take advantage of it. They come up with easy-to-remember terms, easy to shout at others. Pre-fabricated arguments.

Any topic you can think of is way more complicated than either side would like to admit. Resolution would take nuanced discussion and really listening. In any disagreement, the truth is somewhere in between.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Southern Ocean face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education.

Issues that will impact Southern Ocean for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let

your officials know you’re watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

Do you have something you want everyone to know?

Write a letter to make yourself heard.

Letters To The Editor Martin Weber: Perfect Candidate For 3rd District I hate politicians. It doesn’t matter if they are Republican, Democrat, Green Party, or independent. My deep seated dislike and distrust comes from years of broken promises, sketchy deals behind the scenes, and the feeling that they don’t represent me or my family in any way and are rooted in their own self interest.

With that said, I am writing this letter to express my support for Martin Weber for Congress in the upcoming 2020 election. There are several reasons why it is imperative for him to win the seat, the most important being that he will represent his constituents’ interests and cannot be bought, lobbied, or coerced to vote against the principles which drive his life and therefore, his campaign.

We are living in a world and country that is deeply divided and people are fighting and losing friends and family connections over many issues that I won’t get into here. You already know what those issues are. The issue that has been pushed to the backburner in the mainstream is that of veteran’s healthcare and rights. I come from a family of veterans in numerous branches of the armed forces and have sadly seen the state of

Letters The Editor health care offered toTo those govern the rest of us. There Democrats, Republicans, who sacrificed themselves to protect the people of the United States. It needs to be fixed for the veterans that need it today and for future veterans! My son is only 12, but has his heart set on enlisting in the Navy.

Although he will be able to make his own decision when the time comes, as a mother I would feel better about his decision to serve our country if I knew that he wouldn’t be left to die waiting for appointments for medical or mental health issues and that he would get the care that befits someone altruistic enough to fight for our country. So this isn’t just about veterans being left behind now, this is also about changing the system to protect our future heroes who will no doubt face great challenges. Martin Weber knows all too well the state of our V.A. health care and will fight with his heart and soul to change it, make it better, and to make it worthy of our veterans present and future.

Martin Weber will also fight for term limits for Congress. I wholeheartedly agree with this agenda. If a politician spends 30 or 40 years in office, not only are they disconnected with the reality of their constituents, but they are also able to cause more damage when they consolidate power, connections, and become immune to the laws that

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are too many career politicians in Congress that are focused on their own interests and it has become deeply damaging to this country.

Career politicians and judges have proven themselves incapable of upholding the Constitution, running this country economically and socially, and working for the people rather than special interest groups.

Speaking of the upholding the Constitution, the Second Amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” It has become abundantly clear in the last few months that our right to protect ourselves, our families, and our homes is something that needs to be preserved. Martin Weber will not be swayed in his conviction to keep the Second Amendment intact.

One needs to only look at history to understand that an unarmed populace is fodder for totalitarian control and abuse.

If we want change, we need to care. We need to vote for politicians that care instead of someone that is the lesser of two evils.

We need to start local and critically think about our values and who represents those values. Martin Weber is the candidate who will represent us and our values.

His beliefs and motives are from the heart, not the wallet. I guess I don’t hate all politicians, because I will be voting for him.

black people, white people, brown people, young, old, dead.

They didn’t have to die. But they did. And there are a lot of fingers to point and a lot of blame to go around, but a fish stinks from the head.

By this weekend, the death toll will equal the populations of Yonkers, of Huntsville, of Salt Lake City. Imagine all of those people dead.

Are you still unsure if you’ll vote or who to vote for? How many have to die? The election is not far away. At this rate, Buffalo is gone, or Reno.

When is it enough?

Gloria Smith Tuckerton

I was born and lived in NJ for 57 years. My folks had a summer house in Waretown, until they passed on.

I lived in Toms River until taxes beat me out.

I moved to North Carolina.

10 acres with 2 houses, $641 in taxes.

You can’t retire in Zoo Jersey. Sorry I’ll be buried here, I am not coming back to NJ.

Death Toll Is Rising You ever been to Tallahassee? Nice city. Good people.

College town. They’re all dead.

Imagine every man, woman, and child in Tallahassee.

They’re all dead. 195,000 souls. Dead.

E. G. Smith Asbury Park

Post Office Struggle Not New The post office has been struggling for years. Everything has gone digital. Think about it. Your bank charges a fee for paper billing, letters are sent through Facebook, messenger, and other digital platforms, and large companies like Amazon will build their own delivery system. I didn’t hear anyone say ‘save the newspapers’ when they went mostly digital. Why are there so many scandals and bs during this election year? Who is thinking up these things?

Ryan Matthews Toms River

New Jersey Is Too Expensive

Mike Gottlieb North Carolina

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

House Passes Bipartisan Small Business Bill From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Microloan Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill co-authored by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) that aims to cut red tape and help small businesses access the capital needed to get them through the current economic crisis and grow.

“The coronavirus crisis has hit our small businesses hard, and they can use all the help they can get,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to work with Congressman Burchett to get this bill through the House and hope the Senate takes immediate action to help our entrepreneurs and get people back to work.”

The bill, part of Kim and Burchett’s “Microloan, Major Impact” package that also includes the Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act, would increase the number of nonprofit, community-based lenders eligible for the lowest interest rate

on loans from the SBA and allow these lenders to offer lines of credit to small businesses, while extending the maximum repayment term for loans. This would help cut through bureaucratic red tape identified as restricting lending to small businesses looking to grow and create jobs.

“As a former local mayor, I know the difference that easy access to loans – even small ones – can make for our American mom-and-pop shops,” said Congressman Burchett. “Every small business deserves fair access to Small Business Administration resources and the Microloan Transparency and Accountability Act is strong, bipartisan legislation that improves rural access to the SBA Microloan Program. I’m

proud to work with Representative Kim on this bill and thank him for his efforts to get it across the fi nish line.”

Congressman Kim, a recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise” Award, serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access on the House Small Business Committee.

During his fi rst term, Congressman Kim introduced the bipartisan Access Business Credit (ABC) Act and Patriotic Employer Protection Act. The Congressman also introduced the Small Business Regulatory Relief Act which would help small business owners cut through regulatory red tape.

Help Available For Child Care During Remote Schooling From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced that applications are now open for the new COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program the Murphy Administration has created to help families with child care costs as schools open remotely.

The $150 million program will pro-

vide child care t uition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 that are in need of either full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote lear ning schedule.

Families can apply for this assistance by completing the online application at ChildCareNJ.gov. Those applying will need proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child’s school of a remote learning schedule.

“The Murphy Administration is commit ted to helping work ing families during this incredibly challenging time

by providing support to help address the unanticipated child care costs families face as schools open remotely or with hybrid schedules,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Many working families are struggling to work-from-home or be at essential jobs while their children are attending school remotely. This new program is here to help and we encourage eligible families to apply.”

Tuition assistance will be available through December 30, 2020 for eligible residents with school-age children, 5 to 13 years old.

Families may submit applications and Human Services will provide the tuition assistance to eligible participants until funding is exhausted. Recipients will be eligible for either full- or part-time support based on their families’ needs.

To learn more and apply visit ChildCareNJ.gov.

The tuition assistance is part of $250 million plan announced last month by Governor Murphy to support working families and child care.

As part of that plan, the Department is also providing state child care subsidies for families with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty line during the school day for children aged 5 to 13 through December 30, 2020. Families that currently receive state child care subsidies for before and after school care for school age children are being contacted directly to identify their needs during the school day.

Child care providers will be paid the subsidy rate for school-age children based on the hours of care needed.

Human Services is also supporting child care centers that make it a priority to serve children receiving the child care subsidy by providing supplemental payments of $75 per subsidy-eligible child, per month, including infants, toddlers,

and school-age children to providers through the end of the year.

And Human Services is making funding available to licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in New Jersey that are open or will open

by October 1st to manage added operational costs due to new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. These funds will be available to nearly 6,000 child care providers in New Jersey with increased COVID-related costs, such as purchasing PPE and other supplies and materials, cleaning and sanitation, and other operational needs related to COVID-19 that are eligible expenses for the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Funds will be available through an application process that will open in the upcoming weeks through the New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS).

Since the start of the pandemic, the Murphy Administration has taken several steps to support child care for families and to support the sustainability of providers including: • Increasing investments in child care, including more than $125 million through two key actions: creating and funding State-subsidized emergency child care for essential workers at the peak of the crisis and having provided the State’s child care subsidy to centers based on prior enrollment throughout the spring and summer; • Providing grants to child care centers and youth camps to assist in meeting COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines; • Waiving parent co-pays in the State’s child care subsidy program for parents who requested it due to impacts from COVID-19; and • Delivering personal protective equipment to emergency child care centers and family child care providers.

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Continued From Page 1 Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County (IHNOC), which provides shelter, meals and supportive services to the homeless working poor.

“We are seeing more and more intact homeless families because the rents are so high in Ocean County - an average two-bedroom apartment is around $1,500 a month, on the low end, and with both parents making minimum wage...well, you do the math,” she said. “Add an illness or the car breaks down - and now with COVID, many families have become homeless.”

Brick Township recently distributed a $43,500 federal CDBG grant to 12 social service agencies that provide essential services to its residents. IHNOC was awarded $5,000 of the grant money.

Patricia Cash has led the non-profit, interfaith ministry for 23 years. The only other full-time employee is administrative assistant Kerry Jackson, but the organization has over 1,000 trained volunteers from participating host congregations.

IHNOC uses churches and synagogues for overnight lodging, and a church-owned house that also contains a day center and office. Each host congregation furnishes overnight lodging and meals for three to five families on a rotating schedule while the families seek permanent employment and affordable housing.

The church-owned four-bedroom house is located behind St. Joseph’s in downtown Toms River, which can house up to 14 people for two weeks.

The organization is largely supported through donations made by the congregations of the churches and synagogues.

Before COVID, volunteers provided dinner and ate with the families every night, and two of the volunteers would spend the night, Cash explained.

“Every night our [homeless] guests are meeting their community and getting to know each other, and it gives our community a different view of what homelessness is,” she said.

Now, because of COVID, volunteers leave the prepared meal in a cooler on the front porch to avoid exposure to the virus. The house has been empty for two weeks, but that will change once the moratorium on evictions has lifted, Cash said.

The Southern Ocean Times, September 26, 2020, Page 9 IHNOC is part of a continuum of care of some 80 social service agencies who are connected and work together, she explained.

Some of the agencies include Fulfill (formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), Village Resources, Legal Services of New Jersey, the Board of Social Services, Department of Children and Families (formerly DYFS), and many more.

The homeless are able to take advantage of some of the services offered by IHNOC while they are guests, including programs on financial literacy, parenting, career counseling, nutrition, support groups and more.

Cash is particularly interested in “word gap,” or a disparity in the vocabulary of children based on their socioeconomic status.

The average child in a professional family hears 2,153 words per waking hour, in a working class family they hear 1,251 an hour and in a welfare family, 616 words per hour. Vocabulary development during the preschool years is related to reading skills and school success in later years, she said.

In order to be eligible for IHNOC services, a family must have three things: children, a vehicle, and a work history, she said.

Cash recalls many success stories from former homeless families who were able to get their lives back on track after leaving IHNOC. A couple and their two young sons returned six years after they had become homeless and received help from IHNOC. The mother had gotten a degree in social work, and the father had become a pastor of a church, which is now a host site, she said.

“It’s up to them if they want to keep in touch,” Cash said. “I can be their best or worst memory.”

Participating host congregations include Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River; Christ United Methodist Church, Lakewood; Congregation B’nai Israel, Toms River; Epiphany Roman Catholic Church, Brick; Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Point Pleasant; Refuge House of Prayer COG, Toms River; St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Toms River; St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, Bayville; St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Toms River; St. Mary’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Point Pleasant; St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Lakewood; and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood.

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

48th Annual 18-Mile Run Will Be Virtual

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LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP − Due to COVID-19, St. Francis Community Center will not be able to host the 48th Annual Commemorative 18 Mile Run in the same format this year. Instead of the traditional 18 Mile Run, the event will be hosted virtually between October 1 and October 12, 2020. Runners can choose any day between the dates of October 1, 2020 and October 12, 2020 to run the 18-mile race wherever they choose.

Please make sure to follow all safety guidelines for the area you decide to plot out your course. Applications for the race are available on runsignup.com.

Once you complete your run you can submit your times on the runsignup.com race page or send an email to: slamarco@stfrancislbi.org with your results. Feel free to send any pictures you have from your run as well. Race times and pictures will be posted to the St. Francis Community Center 18 Mile Run Facebook (LBI18MileRun) page to highlight our runner’s accomplishments.

There will be no packet pickup at the Community Center, all race items can be picked

up at the Center after October 12, 2020 or can be mailed out to the runners at the conclusion of the race window. Registration for the race ends on September 30, 2020.

The funds raised from this year’s race will go directly into the St. Francis Community Center’s Recreation and Aquatic departments to help us better serve our community.

Entry Fee: $40 - The ďŹ rst 200 registered runners will receive a commemorative medal. Every runner will receive a race T-shirt. Race T-shirts will be available to purchase. Please email slamarco@stfrancislbi.org for additional information.

Since 1973, the 18-Mile Run has been held in memory of the 11 Israeli Olympic athletes who were slain at the Munich Olympics on September 5, 1972.

Due to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the race will also continue to be dedicated to those who lost their lives in America on that unforgettable day.

For additional information please call the St. Francis Community Center at 609-4948861, visit our website at: stfrancislbi.org.

Annual Motorcycle Toy Run

MANAHAWKIN – Motorcycle riders, muscle/antique car owners, Jeepsters, truck owners and many more are invited to join the annual Toy Run on October 4.

Registration is between 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Southern Regional High School parking lot on Route 9 in Manahawkin.

Entrance is $10 per person plus a toy ($10 to 15 value). No stuffed animals.

Commemorative pins will be given to the first 200 registered participants.

The route travels an 80-mile scenic route of the pines ending at the St. Mary’s Rectory on Bishop Lane in Manahawkin

where refreshments will be served. This poker run will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for the best hand.

All participants must wear a face covering during registration, when checking in at each stop and at the end site. Social distancing is required. Your assistance with this request will be greatly appreciated.

Toy Run T-Shirts will be for sale during registration and at the end site while supplies last.

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Annual Blessing Of The Animals Feast Of St. Francis Of Assisi

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis of Assisi Parish will be celebrating the feast of their patron saint on October 3, at 10 a.m. with the annual Blessing of the Animals.

The event will take place on the lawn in front of St. Francis of Assisi Church located at 4700 Long Beach Boulevard.

The friars will say a few brief words

about our animal friends and then the animals will be blessed and presented with a special St. Francis medal to put on their collar or cage.

The event is open to all. In case of rain, the ceremony will be cancelled. For more information call the Parish oďŹƒces at 609494-8813 or visit our stfrancisparishlbi.org.

Barnegat Board Meeting Date Change

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Township Board of Education regular board meeting date has been changed from the previously scheduled meeting of October 13 at 6:30

p.m. to October 20 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Blvd. All matters will be discussed and action will be taken.

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Township Hosts Halloween House Decoration Contest

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean will be holding a Halloween House Decorating Contest. No registration form required. Judging will take place on October 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

No professionally decorated houses may be entered. Prizes will be awarded in the

form of gift cards. 1st place will win $100, 2nd place $75 and 3rd place $50.

Submit the address of the nominated home via email at recreation@twpoceannj.gov or clerk@twpoceannj.gov. You may also phone Jeanne at 609-548-6319. Winners will be notified via email.

Annual Pig Roast Coming Back To Stafford

STAFFORD − The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 and Manahawkin Motorcycle Committee will host their 7th Annual Pig Roast on October 3 at the Lodge, 520 Hilliard Boulevard., from 1 to 5 p.m.

There will be plenty of treats from traditional pig roast fare, hot dogs, burgers,

salads, refreshments and more. There will also be a raffle and live music.

A donation of $15 for adults. Tickets are $10 for kids and free for children under 12.

For more information or to get tickets, call 609-597-1107.

Basketball For Youth With Special Needs

BARNEGAT – A basketball program for people with special needs ages 5-21 will be held on Fridays in September and October.

The program will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Cecil Collins School, 600 Barnegat Blvd.

There is no fee for the program. A parent or guardian must accompany the participant.

For more information, visit barnegat.net/ departments/office-of-recreation/

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Blessing Of Animals To Take Place At Popcorn Park Zoo

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – An autumn tradition will soon return to the Popcorn Park Zoo, the annual pet blessing which is held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.

Reverend John Cardello has served as the chaplain for the Ocean County Humane Society and the Popcorn Park Zoo for the past five years. He will once again perform the blessing at the service which will run from 9 to 10 a.m. on October 3, at the Popcorn Park Zoo picnic area directly across from the zoo entrance. Zoo animals will not be open to the public.

Individual pet blessings will be done from 10 a.m. until noon. The zoo is located at 1 Humane Way, in the Forked River section of the township, just off Route 539 west, 7 miles from the Garden State Parkway exit/entrance.

“There will be free parking available on the park grounds, and we ask to please be mindful of the peacocks that “patrol” the park, the Reverend said.

He added, “each October, since I started the program, it has been my honor, privilege and joy to conduct the annual Zoo Animal and Pet Blessing held at the zoo.”

“This event, it is non-sectarian and a free service for those who wish to participate. The Popcorn Park Zoo has, for over 20 years, been a safe refuge for abused, injured and unwanted animals including farm animals, lions, tigers and bears. All are welcome,” Reverend Cardello said.

“All things bright and beautiful, all things great and small, fur, feathers or scales - for those who have shared and had their lives touched by a beloved pet - we hope to see you and your best friend at the zoo,” Reverend Cardello said.

He reminded everyone that for those “who don’t have a pet, this would be a good day just to visit the zoo. All are welcome.”

For additional information and directions call the zoo at 609-693-1900 or go to the web site by typing “Popcorn Park Zoo New Jersey” into any search engine.

Virtual Decoy And Gunning Show

TUCKERTON – The 38th Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show will be virtual this year due to COVID-19.

“This show is normally a two day event at Tip Seaman County Park in Tuckerton and it attracts thousands of people,” said Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, Chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation.

As part of the online alternative to the 2020 show, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, on Sept. 27 will post the judging of award presentations for six of the key contests traditionally held as part of the show.

Awards will be presented for: • Barnegat Bay Gunning Decoy Contest – Traditional Division • Barnegat Bay Gunning Decoy Contest – Contemporary Division • Delaware River Gunning Decoy Contest • Traditional Shorebird Decoy Contest • Youth Gunning Decoy Contest • Youth Shorebird Decoy Contest The contest rules can be found on the

Parks Department’s website: oceancountyparks.org. All entries must be registered by 10 a.m., Sept. 19. Judging will take place lakeside at Tip Seaman County Park. The contest venue will be open to judges and contestants registering carvings only.

Other awards normally presented at the show will be folded into the 2021 show including the Hurley Conklin Award – the highlight of the award presentation - which is awarded to individuals who have lived their lives in the traditions preserved by the show.

Traditionally the festival opens each day with skeet shooting. Competitions in carving, calling, retrieving and boat building fill the day, while music by Pinelands musicians is played at both the park and the nearby Tuckerton Seaport. The show usually attracts about 300 vendors that offer duck calls, sporting artwork, decorative carvings, model boats, guided hunt services, hunting dog supplies, and more.

More details are available at OceanCounty Parks.org or you can call 609-971-3085.

Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Yearly Lancaster Bus Trip

STAFFORD - Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild (PSQG) is running its yearly fabric shopping bus trip to Lancaster, PA on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

The bus will have one pickup point at 775 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin. The cost

is $38 for members of PSQG and $42 for non-members. There will be three stops: Weavers Dry Goodes, Kitchen Kettle Village and Log Cabin Quilts. For more information, contact Charlene Samanich (609) 296-7652.

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Stafford Man Faces Multiple Charges After Gun Shots Were Reported

By Bob Vosseller STAFFORD – A township man is facing two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon after he allegedly fi red a pistol in front of his residence according to township police.

There were no injuries reported concerning the incident but several 911 calls were made to police at around 10 p.m. on September 16.

Township police officers respond to Rudder Avenue and their investigation led

to the arrest of 36-year-old Joshua Posey.

Multiple handgun shell castings were discovered by police on Posey’s property. He was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, improper behavior, obstruction and unlawful discharge of a weapon.

Police Detectives also discovered two handguns and one rifle within his residence. Posey was arrested by Patrolman Anthony Vincent and taken to the Ocean County Jail.

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Man Arrested For Car Burglary

By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – A man was found breaking into a vehicle and has been charged with four counts of burglary.

The owner of the car discovered on her home surveillance cameras that the man, Brendan J. Wason, was looting her car early on the morning of September 22, police said.

Wason, 33, has been charged for four counts of burglary, one count of theft, one count of possession of a hypodermic syringe or needle and one count of use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.

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VFW Kicks-Off Annual Essay Competition

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – If you know a middle schooler who has a flair with words and a sense of pride in their nation, let them know about the annual Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition.

The contest is for students of grades 6-8 in the area of the Barnegat Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10092. The theme for the 20202021 competition is “What is patriotism to me?” Entries must be 300-400 words.

Those who win at the local post level advance to the district. District winners

advance to the state. State winners compete nationally for thousands of dollars in awards. The national first place winner is awarded $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The VFW enacted the Patriot’s Pen competition in 1995 to encourage young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern America.

The deadline is Oct. 31. For more information, call 609-698-4120, email the Post at vfw10092healey@aol.com, or visit vfw. org/PatriotsPen.

Stafford Recreation At Home

STAFFORD – The township has published a Virtual Recreation Center to keep families engaged during these times when a lot of activities are cancelled.

Visit staffordnj.gov/559/Virtual-Recreation-Center or facebook.com/staffordrecreation to see new ideas for all ages.

“We are committed to ensuring that our resilient community members have

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BERKELEY – There will be a Picnic and Dance on October 10 at Whispering Pines Park, from 12 to 4 p.m.

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Continued From Page 1 progressing, issues with the federal bidding process led the VA to cancel a contract to build the clinic.

John Dorrity, the director of the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau, said that the contractor got to the point of breaking ground and quit, so they had to start the whole process over again.

As to what actually happened is unclear, but there are a lot of people pointing fingers, he said.

He hasn’t heard any news about the project moving forward since this current rut.

Even the location of the future VA is being debated. Toms River wants to move it to a spot off of Hooper Avenue behind the Seacourt Shopping Center. The land back there is being redeveloped into office buildings and housing.

Brick has been wanting it to stay in their town, but at a different location. As recently as 2019, they were scouting two spots - behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Cedar Bridge Avenue, and a wooded triangle-shaped piece of property located between Burrsville Road, Jack Martin Boulevard and Route 88

On a regular basis, local officials call for the VA clinic to move forward. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders have been vocal about it, as have several local officials. The most recent Berkeley Township Council meeting had their governing body issue a resolution to the powers that be to that effect. Mayor Carmen Amato called the delay “unacceptable.” He also noted that the Toms River location would be better for Berkeley residents because it’s closer and better for public transportation.

Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) said in a recent op-ed he was told that New Jersey might not see a new facility until at least 2024, a decade after the replacement process had started.

The op-ed, co-written by Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey, laid out some things that the VA can do right now: • Fully staff the current clinic • Establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet vets closer to home • Find solutions to the parking problem • Meet with veteran leaders publicly to provide transparency and hear what they have to say.

Barnegat Recreation To Host Car Show

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Recreation Department and the Sentimental Cruisers will be hosting The Autumn Classics Car show on September 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11 Birdsall Street.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and dash plaques will be presented to the first 100 registered vehicles. Pre-registration is $15 and on the day of the show it is $20.

Food and ice cream trucks will be present and the public is welcome.

Lacey Farmers Market Extends Season

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – This year’s township Farmers Market coordinated by the Lacey Township Recreation Department has been extended until October 23.

The market is located at 203 Lacey Road, Forked River, on the property of the Lacey United Methodist Church. Each Friday the Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., where you will be able to purchase all of your favorite items.

A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables will be available each week in addition to many seasonal selections.

The market offers fresh Italian and sourdough bread, pickles, olives, fresh and im-

ported cheeses, pastas, frozen fish and meats, coffee, and many other items.

This summer’s Farmers Market has featured a variety of vendors including Eckert’s Corn, Cranberry Hall Farms, High Mountain Foods, Krowicki Farm Market, Jersey Charm Coffee, Bay Treasure Seafood, Dags Dippers, amongst others.

Additional information and for an update about vendors at the market visit the Lacey Township Farmers Market Facebook for up to date information: facebook.com/laceyfarmersmarket, call the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203 or stop by our office located directly behind the Police Department on Veteran’s Way.

Annual Spaghetti Dinner

BRANT BEACH – The St. Francis Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township.

Due to COVID-19 the dinner will be TAKE OUT ONLY. Take out will be available at the front doors of the Community Center.

Tickets are $15 per adult and $8 per child (under 12 years of age). Tickets are available to purchase at St. Francis Community Center through Thursday,

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The dinner will include: spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert.

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alance plays a key role in the vast majority of typical activities we perform throughout our day. Whether it is reaching for a dish, standing while talking to a neighbor, or swinging a golf club; the importance of maintaining the highest functional level of balance cannot be understated.

Balance tends to decline as we age; which puts older adults at an increased risk for falls, and subsequent injury. However, difficulties with varying levels of balance can affect people at all ages. Impairments in balance can often be a secondary effect of many other conditions, including stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy; just to name a few.

There are multiple systems of the body that impact balance; they include the visual, somatosensory, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems. The visual system plays a role in balance by allowing you to see any obstacles in your path, and react accordingly. The brain also receives visual signals to help perceive how the body is oriented in regards to its surroundings. The somatosensory system includes tactile sensation (touch), and proprioception (positional awareness).

Tactile sensation in our feet allows us to feel them on the ground below us. This allows us to be aware of any changes in the surface we are walking on. Our proprioceptive system allows us to understand the position of our joints, this is particularly important in our ankles in order to be aware of any postural sway and react accordingly to correct balance.

The vestibular system is located in the inner ear; it functions in balance by detecting movements of the head. This allows for clear vision with motion, and maintaining upright positioning. The musculoskeletal system involves our muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It is important to maintain good flexibility and strength in our muscles; as they help to stabilize in balance tasks.

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Maintaining good muscular strength is important throughout the body. Our postural muscles (i.e. those in the shoulder, back, and abdominals) help to sustain optimal positioning for good balance.

Lower extremity strength, from the hips down to the ankles, is important to preserve stability in both static (standing still) and dynamic (moving) tasks. Should one of these systems become compromised, it is important that the remaining function at the highest possible level to overcome that deficit.

Physical therapy can be utilized to rehabilitate areas that have been weakened or injured and to increase the functional level of the others. For example, in a patient with visual impairments, physical therapy can be utilized to improve the function of the vestibular system; as well as increase muscular strength and flexibility. Physical therapy allows you to challenge your balance and perform activities that are difficult, while in a safe setting with professionals who can properly cue you for methods to better perform these activities. Your therapist will perform a comprehensive examination to determine where your particular deficits lie, and will then establish a program focusing on your individual needs. Programs tend to encompass all areas that impact balance; including stretching muscles that are overly tight, strengthening those that are weak, using varied surfaces/directions of movement, performing tasks with eyes closed, and decreasing base of support. There is also a focus on incorporating functional tasks into therapy treatments. A common complaint we hear from people who are coming to therapy for balance is they find they have increased difficulty maintaining their balance while walking in crowds, or in grocery stores when trying to look for objects. Therapy will mimic these scenarios by providing patient

with perturbations (similar to being jostled in a crowd), and teaching appropriate reaction strategies.

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Better Hearing, Resilience, And You!

Like improved hearing, resilience can make a significant difference in the quality of life – after all, it reflects an invaluable ability to adapt to, recover from, or withstand challenges, change, and adversity.

Since March, 2020, we have all experienced what the effects of Covid 19 have had on our overall lifestyle, health, and well-being.

Dr. Izzy and his Staff have some tips for building resilience in your life for the present and future: REMEMBER YOU’RE NOT ALONE: If you’ve felt somewhat disconnected in these times, that’s not uncommon.

Challenges such as the pandemic have upended the way we live, work, and play.

Newer norms can feel uncomfortable.

Drawing strength from the knowledge that others share your experiences can make a difference.

GAIN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH PREPARATION: If you wear hearing technology, it’s probably no surprise that a little maintenance goes a long way toward helping you stay engaged. Regular hearing aid checks & cleanings will increase the reliability of your hearing instruments

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THINK TOTAL WELLNESS: Hearing plays an important role in overall wellness, which in turn plays a role in resilience. Did you know? Ears and eyes work together to help you perceive the world. Conversely, hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline, heart disease, isolation, and other issues, so protect your hearing health.

COMMIT TO LEARNING: Learning not only stimulates the brain but supports resilience. It also supports better hearing, especially when learning more about your existing hearing device’s helpful features and capabilities – streaming, for example = that can help you communicate confidently and navigate your world.

REACH OUT FOR HELP: Expanding and tapping into your network of support can help fortify your resilience. Count on our hearing care team as part of that important connected family network, letting us know how we can help! We HEAR you and we are ALWAYS here for you!

Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always here to answer your questions about hearing care issues.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

At a certain age, we all lose those youthful hormones, and start to think about replenishment. That’s a great idea, but determining what hormones you need to replenish based upon your test results is very tricky and there may be trial and error involved.

There’s a lot of confusion about hormones, testing and natural supplements to help shift patterns.

The route of administration matters in terms of testing yourself. So, for example, if you take oral estrogen, then a blood test is fine. If you do use transdermal hormones, a patch, pellet or injection form, then I highly recommend you do urine metabolite testing as in the “DUTCH Complete” test. This is a home test kit that required you to urinate on a little strip. It’s available at my website because I’m one of their licensed providers.

Here’s guidance about each hormone. My goal right now is to help you break it down properly, which in turn improves health and reduces risk for cancer-causing metabolites.

Estrogen. Men and women have all three types of estrogen in their body, and each of these exhibit varying degrees of activity and target different tissues. Dramatic reductions in estradiol may lead to a decrease in mental sharpness and muscle mass. In excess, estradiol is associated with heavy periods, fibroids and endometriosis. DIM and glutathione supplements help break this down well, depending on the specific metabolite you make. The DUTCH test will tell you your ratios of estrogen and the way you break them down.

Progesterone. Benefits of progesterone impact mood and sleep. Stroke victims

are sometimes given progesterone to help recover because it plays a role in neurogenesis. Progesterone keeps women looking more youthful by improving elasticity and stimulating collagen production. Excessive amounts cause mood swings, fatigue, dizziness, yeast infections, bloating, fluid retention, acne and drowsiness.

Testosterone. Adequate amounts help both men and women, although this hormone is predominately male. It is required for sperm production therefore playing a role in fertility. It gives people a competitive spirit. Benefits include energy, libido, strong bones and fat-burning capabilities. During andropause when levels plummet and men suddenly notice problems in the bedroom, or with prostate function. Excessive amounts of testosterone in women cause cystic acne, deepening of the voice, PCOS, facial hair and menstrual irregularities.

Some people have an androgenic preference in the way they break down testosterone and this can be corrected with natural remedies such as saw palmetto and stinging nettle.

Some people have poor Phase I metabolism and therefore create cancer-associated estrogen by-products which are like trash in your body. You have to take the trash out.

By that I mean, you need to open up that pathway using natural remedies such as DIM and others. If you don’t methylate well, you could benefit from some methyl donors like TMG, methyl cobalamin (vitamin B12) or natural folate. It’s really about detoxifying the hormones you have, not total estrogen or testosterone levels. There is more about this in my free hormone eBook available to you right now at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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More and more women are undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Some women who undergo IVF worry that the process may increase their risk of developing breast cancer. It’s estimated that over 8 million babies have been born worldwide as a result of IVF and other fertility treatments since about 1980.

In the US, 1.5% of all births are the result of using artificial reproductive therapies, which is the highest percentage to date.

Fertility treatments usually involve exposure to high levels of hormones, which can be concerning, in regards to the risk of breast cancer. However, a study published by the British Medical Journal showed that women are at no increased risk of developing breast cancer after receiving IVF and other assistive reproductive therapies.

The study did however indicate a very small increased risk of developing DCIS, which is a non-invasive breast cancer. But the research has concluded that these instances may not have been from the IVF treatment. Further investigation is required.

This study was based on approximately a quarter of a million British women who had IVF over a 20 year period and was followed closely to see if they developed breast cancer. This is the first reassuring study that has come out. This topic has also been studied in the past and most of the results were inconsistent and inconclusive.

The take away is that if you’re considering IVF and other assistive reproductive therapies, you should not worry about the procedures increasing your risk of developing breast cancer.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Report: Teen Vaping Down In 2020

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A survey released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a reduction in vaping among high school and middle school students.

Country-wide, the survey said that the number of school-aged children who use e-cigarettes dropped by 1.8 million since last year. This is a change from 5.4 million to 3.6 million.

“With the pandemic making all the headlines, it’s satisfying to see some positive results concerning a public health issue that has had a tremendous impact on the lives of our teens and young people,” explained Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of

Health. “The news is good but teen vaping is still an epidemic in the US. More than 3 million young people still using e-cigarettes so there’s still work to be done.”

The percent of high schoolers using e-cigarettes and vaping products dropped from 28 percent to 20 percent. For middle school students, it dropped from 11 percent to 5 percent.

Ocean County Public Health Coordinator/ Health Officer, Daniel Regenye said the national survey is conducted at schools each year by the CDC and usually 20,000 middle and high school students participate.

It asks students if they had used any vaping or traditional tobacco products in the previous month. The survey was cut short this year as schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I think the Public Health community was pleasantly surprised by the data,” Regenye said. “Measures such as public health media and awareness campaigns, the increase of price and sales restrictions together with raising the age limit for sales to 21 - all contributed to the decline.”

The outbreak of COVID-19 possibly impacted this in other ways. Sales started falling for the chemicals throughout the year as the pandemic spread, Regenye said. Some reports linked those getting sick with people who vaped solutions containing THC. Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration banned flavors that were most frequently used by minors.

“Overall the teen vaping data is extremely encouraging and the timing couldn’t be any better now that the pandemic and start of the flu season are converging,” added Patricia High, OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator. “All of these can lead to significant respiratory breakdown and put an added burden on our health care systems at a time when resources have already been stretched.”

Trip To Culinary Institute And Vanderbilt Mansion

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation Dept. is sponsoring a trip to the Culinary Institute of America and the Vanderbilt Mansion on Oct. 2.

Visit twpoceannj.gov/recreation/2020/ culinary-institute-100220.pdf to register for the trip which will cost $135 per person.

Attendees will depart at 7:45 a.m. from the Township of Ocean Com munit y Center at 239 11th St. Waretown and will arrive at the Culinary Institute at 11:15 a.m.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education.

There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children.

In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to

spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child Marc S. Galella Esq. required greater care than the other children.

By using a common trust, you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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BARNEGAT – The new Farmers Market location is across from the firehouse in the gated field on Birdsall Street.

The market is open every Thursday through Oct. 29.

From 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., it is open ONLY to seniors, immune compromised individuals and pregnant women. It is open to the general public from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

There will be a night market on Aug. 6 and Sept.

3. During these dates, it is open ONLY to seniors, immune compromised individuals and pregnant women from 2-2:30 p.m. Then it is open to the general public from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Farmers include: Stillwell Farms, Krowicki Farms, Beaver Dam Farm, Eckert Farm.

Other vendors include: • High Mountain Foods -frozen pastas, crab cakes, perogies, Italian bread, stuffed breads, pickles, olives • Jersey Charm Coffee – Coffee pods, Bean Coffee, Ground coffees • Green Goddess – artisan honey & honey prod-

ucts, organic herbal teas, essential oils • Wicked Good Spice Mix Company - spice blends, oils, fruit infused balsamic vinegars and mustards • Hoop House – sour dough breads, cinnamon buns, stuffed French rolls, loose granola, croissants • Wicked Good Spice – spice blends, oils, fruit infused balsamic vinegars & mustards • A & A Dips – dip mixes, hot sauces, gourmet peanuts, balsamics & oils • Trees to Dreams – handcrafted wood products, cheese boards, pepper grinders • Paparazzi – $5 jewelry • Kelly’s Kreations – framed beaded artwork • Artistic Vision Studio – jewelry • Toby’s Tail Waggin Treats – dog biscuits & other items • Shelly Christine’s Creations – original handmade fine multimedia art • Sub Bus Mobile Deli Social distancing and masks are required. No sampling allowed. No restrooms. No dogs allowed.

Hand washing stations will be set up.

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By Kimberly Bosco In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Micromedia family asks that you keep the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund in mind.

Alice Swann, wife of Stewart Swann, President/Publisher of Micromedia Publications, passed away on October 17, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Alice was not only loved and cherished by her close family and friends, but also by her Micromedia family, having served as treasurer here for many years.

Alice and Stewart Swann’s daughter Chrissy Morrison is requesting that those who wish to donate, to do so through a special website.

Morrison said: “My mother, Alice Swann has been an integral part of Micromedia Publications for many years. Unfortunately, she lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer. As a Registered Nurse, I knew that day was coming, however, it came much sooner than I expected.

“Over the course of her illness, I watched my mother endure treatments that kept her in bed for weeks at a time. I spent countless hours in her home administering IV fluids, and medications just to keep her comfortable. My father, Stew Swann waited on her around the clock, because there were days she just couldn’t get out of bed. I can’t tell you how many times I had to drop everything to rush her to her Oncologist, or the Emergency Room due to the many side effects and issues she encountered during her treatments.

“Despite everything she went through, she did it all with grace. She continued putting her children and grandchildren ahead of herself when she was able. Even on the day of her death, she was asking for treatment, because she didn’t want to leave her kids. I know in my heart she is in a much better place, and no longer suffering in agonizing pain, but nothing can take away the pain of losing your mother.

“I humbly ask you honor her memory with a donation to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund, so others may not have to suffer the same fate as my mother.”

Donations to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund, will go to Levine Cancer Institute, can be made at: https://fundraise.atriumhealthfoundation.org/team/237913.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Columbus Day Parade will not be held this year. With great regret, Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina made the announcement earlier this month.

Like so many other autumn events held around the county, the 29th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival was canceled due to financial shortfalls brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The event would have been held from October 9 to October 11 on Grant Avenue in the borough.

“I was really hoping we could go forward,” Blandina said. “We have been unable to conduct fundraisers or seek sponsors that normally provide the committee with

OCEAN COUNTY − Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is looking for individuals to volunteer at our fantastic ReStore in Toms River.

Columbus Day Parade Canceled

the $120,000-plus needed to support the three-day festival and parade. We had one fundraiser earlier in the year and held our spring raffle.”

The parade featured floats, bands, antique cars, contests, clowns and other attractions.

The weekend also offered a full of range of family friendly activities including a threeday Italian Heritage festival that included musical entertainment and various vendors and folkloric dance troops that came from different regions of Italy. Last year’s folkloric group included Citta di Castrovillari “The committee currently is selling our Fall Raffle Tickets and plan to sell all 100 Fall Raffle Tickets, so that we can give away the $5,000 cash prize. The committee hopes to have our annual benefit sponsored

by Carrabba’s Italian Grill,” Blandina said.

Blandina said that the fundraiser would have “a different format as well as our annual Italian Invitational Golf Outing, which was originally scheduled for August 17, later in the year. That will depend on the ability to obtain sponsors. The committee also hopes you and your family stay well and safe during these trying times.”

“We look forward to seeing all of you next year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary on October 8-10, 2021. If anyone is interested in supporting the committee as we plan for the 30th anniversary please do not hesitate to call us at 732 477-6507,” Blandina added.

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Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity understands the concerns for health and safety due to COVID-19.

supplement the revenue losses experienced due to the COVID-19 conditions. The parade was an autumn event that drew thousands of people to the shore area in October.

Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz noted that it was the biggest event the borough holds each fall.

“It is very important to our fall season,” Vaz said. The mayor added however that while he was sorry to learn the news, he completely understood why it could not be held this year.

Blandina stressed that next year’s effort needed public support. “Those interested in purchasing the Fall Raffle, sponsoring the Golf Outing or participating in the outing please give us a call. You can also visit our website at columbusnj.org.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Todd Frazier Will Be A Met Again

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Todd Frazier is moving back to “New York, New York.”

The local sports hero, who makes it a habit to have Frank Sinatra playing when he’s at bat, will be returning to the Mets.

“It’s been real @rangers. I want to thank you guys for everything. I got to meet and play with some great people in Arlington.

I will definitely miss them. With that being said, we got some unfinished business in Queens,” he posted on social media.

Frazier was part of the 1998 Little League World Series-winning team in Toms River.

He went on to star wherever he played: Toms River High School South, Rutgers University, the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox, the New York Yankees and then the New York Mets.

After spending two years with the Mets, he was brought to the Texas Rangers for one year.

Now, it’s back to New York, and back to the Mets.

According to ESPN, the Mets acquired Frazier and catcher Robinson Chirinos from the Rangers. As of press time, the two players traded to the Rangers were not named.

“We’re not playing great baseball right now and we need to boost ourselves,” Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen told ESPN. “So hopefully these players can give us that opportunity.”

Frazier hit 39 home runs for the Mets over two seasons in 2018 and 2019. He hit .241 with two homers in 31 games for Texas this year after signing with the Rangers in January, according to ESPN. But he wasn’t sought for just his stats, but his personality.

“He can hit a home run, he can start a game at third base, he can start a game at first base, he can DH,” Van Wagenen said. “It shouldn’t be lost that we want Todd Frazier’s energy, to come in and bring some life, be a guy that can come in and remind people what having fun is all about and someone who has a history with a lot of the players on our team.”

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In 2014, he reportedly saved a choking man using the Heimlich maneuver in a Pittsburgh restaurant back when he was with the Cincinnati Reds.

In 2013, the Reds had an honorary batboy named Teddy Kramer, a 30-year-old man with Down syndrome. Before stepping out to the plate, Kramer told Frazier to hit a home run. Frazier obliged, bringing in another runner at the same time. After they came back to the dugout, the video camera caught Frazier lifting Kramer in a hug.

Locally, he’s been known to lend his voice and advocacy for good causes such as the Field of Dreams. This will be a special needs playground and more that will be in Bey Lea Park on North Bay Avenue in Toms River. The plans for this include a walking path with rehabilitative stations, a temperature-controlled pavilion, complimentary snack shack, courts for basketball, bocce and shuffle board, a state of the art all-inclusive playground, quiet corner, and baseball field.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Families and individuals seeking help in autism-related matters now have a thorough database of support organizations through the Ocean County Library website.

The OCL Autism Resources Center offers links to groups that specialize in helping those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers.

The “Resources for Caregivers” section includes guides for coping during the pandemic, homeschool resources, autism-related Facebook groups, the Autism Parenting Magazine list of “Best

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To visit the Autism Resources Center, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Mobile “On the Spot” Questionnaire Assistance Centers will be available to help make sure that all Ocean County residents are counted in the 2020 Census.

“This is it,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “There are only days left to get all of our residents counted in the 2020 Census. While we have exceeded the 2010 Census response rate, we still need to continue this current effort until the end of September.”

Vicari said, “I want to thank the members of the Complete Count Committee for their participation in doing outreach and promoting the importance of the Census. I am proud to work with each and every one of you.”

By September 30 the Census Bureau will be wrapping up operations and Vicari said, “I cannot stress enough how important it is for all of us to be a part of this secure and confidential process.”

“If you want day care for your children, well maintained infrastructures, a clean environment, good schools, senior assistance, and the list goes on, it all goes back to being counted in the Census. We don’t have a lot of time left but it’s still enough time for people to do the right thing and fill out the forms,” Vicari said.

Ocean County has been promoting Census related activities for more than a year when it first created the 2020 Complete Count Committee made up of representatives from towns, non-profits and other organizations tasked with getting the word out.

Various methods were employed to push participation even harder, such as municipal and organizational outreach, social media, websites, and public events throughout the County such as a Census Billboard truck, a Census enumeration event at the Blue Claws stadium that drew thousands of residents, and even free ice cream distribution events were held.

Census data affects the allocation of more

than $45 billion, or about $5,160 per New Jersey resident, in annual federal funding.

Communities receive funds for programs and services relating to health, education, housing, infrastructure and much more based on Census data.

Vicari said that everyone living in the United States has the right to be counted in the 2020 Census and the data is all strictly confidential.

“Every part of the Census, from enumeration to the Census data itself, is protected by Federal Law under Title 13. The information on the census questionnaire cannot be used for any other purpose or shared with any other institutions or agencies. If you haven’t filled out your Census yet, it’s important that you do so right now,” Vicari said.

The branches of the Ocean County Library have trained staff to assist the public with completing their 2020 Census on dedicated laptops or their paper questionnaires.

There are many Mobile Questionnaire Assistance Centers staffed by the Census scheduled around the county until September 30. The following locations will have “on the spot” Census assistance: Sept. 26: Seaside Boardwalk, 617 Boardwalk / Blaine and Boardwalk, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 27: Seaside Boardwalk, 617 Boardwalk/Blaine and Boardwalk, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 27: Barnegat Farmers Market, 11 Birdsall St., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All events scheduled to have Census staff available, as well as other information on the Census can be found on the Ocean County 2020 Census website, co.ocean. nj.us/OC/2020Census/.

Those who have not completed their Census can still self-respond by going to my2020census.gov, calling the hotline in English at 844-330-2020 or Spanish at 844468-2020. The Census sent out a final paper questionnaire to any household that has yet to respond.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Food Drive Brings In 500 Pounds Of Donations

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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Employees from New Jersey American Water donated $5,000 and provided over 500 pounds of food across New Jersey’s food banks. An additional $1,700 was also donated through the American Water Charitable Foundation employee matching gift program. This means a total of $6,700 will contribute around 20,100 meals for people in need.

Atlantic City Electric, New Jersey Natural Gas Company, Jersey Central Power & Light and South Jersey Industries came together for a statewide food drive that resulted in a donation of around $15,000 and over 1,200 pounds of food donated to the

11 New Jersey food banks.

“COVID-19 has placed such a strain on our local foodbanks, with food shortages, increased prices, and increased demands due to job loss and school closures,” said Cheryl Norton, President of New Jersey American Water and Chief Environmental Officer of American Water. “I am so proud of our employees and their eagerness to give during these difficult times, and I am especially proud to work for a company that recognizes the generosity of its employees through matched donations.”

For more information about food insecurity and to locate a food bank near you, visit feedingamerica.org.

National 4-H Week To Be Observed October 4-10

OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County 4-H members are preparing to observe National 4-H Week on October 4-10. Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to showcase the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council to rally support for Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program and identify solutions to eliminate the opportunity gap that affects 55 million kids across America.

4-H is a community of young people across America who learn leadership, citizenship and life skills. Building on this, 4-H’ers will continue to be involved in serving their communities. Through 4-H programs, young people combine their concerns with practical skills so they can make a difference.

With so many children struggling to reach their full potential, 4-H believes that young people, in partnership with adults, can play

a key role in creating a more promising and equitable future for youth, families and communities across the country. In 4-H, we believe every child should have an equal opportunity to succeed. We believe every child should have the skills they need to make a difference in the world.

The 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through one year out of high school wherever they live. Programs are offered in a variety of formats including virtual STEP clubs, webinars, workshops or camps, activity kits, and much more.

For information on how you can become involved in 4-H as a member or volunteer leader contact the Ocean County 4-H Office at 732-349-1227or by email ocean4h@co.ocean. nj.us Visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h. rutgers.edu to learn about 4-H Youth Development Program opportunities.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 26 - oct 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may appear glamourous and accomplished to others, but inwardly you may be focused on something unresolved. In the week ahead, apply your energies to constructive activities and don’t dwell on resentment and failures.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be happy to learn that your loved ones are appreciative of your eorts to please them. You won’t need to stray far from home to enjoy carefree activities and spontaneous sociability in the upcoming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may think you have all the answers, but that assumption might be incorrect. It’s possible that more investigation is necessary before a sound decision can be made. Let a partner support your eorts this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on the enduring values of love, family and friends, which are always more important than material things or the competition for supremacy. However, it’s ďŹ ne to spend money on those you love if you stay within your budget.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more followers or contacts you have, the happier you’ll be right now.

In the week ahead, you may be status-conscious about your connections within the community or workplace. Enjoy varied social activities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Sun will be leaving your sign in the week ahead, and your interests may turn to owning things that reect good taste and please your partner. You’re a savvy shopper who will investigate all the speciďŹ cations and reviews.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is the week

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Early in the week, loved ones may ďŹ nd creative ways to show their aection and their willingness to forgive passing spats. If romantic ardor has cooled, this is the perfect time to stoke the ďŹ res and prove your commitment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your generous spirit can be rewarded, as friends will likely ock to your side when you need them.

Despite many demands on your resources in the upcoming week, long-term security can eventually be achieved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel you haven’t received credit where credit is due as this week unfolds. Go ahead and soak up rewards, optimism and the feel-good attitude of your friends when you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fun-loving Venus is in your opposite sign, and as you know, opposites attract. You may ďŹ nd that a partner or loved one is especially cheerful and aectionate in the week to come. Enjoy social activities when you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be discontented with superďŹ cial relationships, so you might drift away from people who don’t understand or appreciate you. In the week ahead, you can feel more attuned to those who understand your deepest needs.

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Ocean County Transportation Dept. Offers Ocean Ride Service Every Tuesday

WARETOWN - Ocean County Transportation Dept. is offering Ocean Ride bus service every Tuesday from 8:45 a.m. to noon.

Ocean Ride operates a door-to-door bus service for Waretown residents to the following Route 72 destinations: • Stafford Park/Target • Staples/TJ Maxx • Walmart • Stafford Square/ShopRite • Kohl’s/Home Depot During the second Tuesday of the month the bus will pick up travelers

from the Community Center and bring them to the Ocean County Mall in Toms River.

Riders must select one destination when making a trip reservation. To sign up for the bus service, call the Township Clerk’s Office at 609-693-3302 x221, the Friday before the Tuesday trip. Exact change is required. Fares cost $1 each way and senior citizens and those with disabilities.

Students are a dollar each way with valid identification required. For the general public the fee is $2 each way.

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