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─Photo by Bob Vosseller The rusting eyesore between Hamilton and Webster avenues in Seaside Heights may soon be a thing of the past as Borough officials have taken the first step to see to its removal after it has sat idle for over a decade.

By Bob Vosseller The structure exists in 2012, construction that all required perSEASIDE HEIGHTS between Hamilton and ceased. mits for the project ran - It has been referred Webster avenues. It “We got an appraisal,” out beyond their exto by many residents is owned by Heming- Mayor Anthony Vaz tended deadline and and visitors to Seaside way’s Café owner/op- said. That appraisal the Borough’s governHeights as an “eyesore” erator Vincent Crap- was sent to the property ing body and planning and in response, Bor- arotta. owner to see if there boa rd decla red t he ough officials took acCraporotta at one time can be a settlement. property as being in tion recently in the first had planned to build a “And if not we go to need of redevelopment. phase of condemning huge pool bar, night- the court. And from The Borough Council what was to have been club and restaurant at that point on it is called recently voted to use a nightclub complex. the site but due to the eminent domain and their authority to take That incomplete com- financial crisis of 2008 at that point it would the property through plex has been rusting coupled with a lack become ours. We would eminent domain. on the Boulevard for of financing follow- own it.”

“We would obviously (Rust - See Page 2) more than a decade. ing Superstorm Sandy The mayor explained

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Remembering Hirshblond, “The Glue That Held Toms River Together”

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – L. Manuel Hirshblond was involved in so many aspects of Toms River life, that his passing now leaves a hole in the hearts of many who knew him. He passed away at 93 surrounded by family.

He had been the township clerk and it’s administrator – running the day-to-day operations of the town - for decades, retiring in 1989.

A 1944 graduate of Toms River High School (back when there was only one), he was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame in 1991.

He became so ingrained in the daily workings of the town that few could imagine it without him. In fact, the meeting room where the governing body now decides everything is called the L. Manuel Hirshblond room.

According to the Fire Company No. 1, he was a member for 66 years and its former chief. He served in the Navy during WWII. “Rest easy Chief Hirshblond. Your work here is complete. We will take it from here...” the fire company stated on social media.

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Black Poster Project Puts Face To Addiction Problem

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Two hundred and sixty-three posters featuring photos of people were on display recently at Windward Beach Park.

The people in the pictures came from all walks of life, and varied in ages, but all shared one thing in common.

The display was not for art but to present, literally, the face of addiction showing these individuals as they truly were.

Enjoying hobbies, at family gatherings or milestone events. It was part of the Black Poster Project designed to raise

awareness through lives lost to the disease of addiction.

The project was described by its founder Dee Gillen as a labor of love created after she experienced the loss of her son, Scott, to a heroin/fentanyl overdose at the age of 27. It began with a simple post just prior to Overdose Awareness Day in 2019. She encouraged other loved ones to share their pictures and it grew.

The posters have been on display in various local events. Sometimes it is a

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Continued From Page 1 take the steel structure down as we did with the senior citizen project in town and we’d remove the blight to the taxpayers and put something better there. In 2008 we had the great recession and Governor Christie said at that time we are going to give you another five years from the state of New Jersey for the permits and then in 2012 we had the superstorm and he gave another five years but in 2017 we started this process back and forth,” Mayor Vaz added.

“It has now been three years and with all the challenges that (Craparotta) has been given us in the planning board we said it is over

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Continued From Page 1 full display, and sometimes it is a smaller grouping of photos. Each photo allows people to look at their faces and learn about them. They were daughters, sons, parents, musicians, athletes, performers and more who just wanted to lead happy lives.

Among the posters and the family members present for the afternoon program was the family of Misti Autumn Strauss who died on December 11, 2015. “It is beautiful to get awareness out there and to show their lives. They all had beautiful stories. They have booths set up here today that show different resources available,” her mother Ann Strauss of Eatontown said.

“People see drug addiction as evil but these people aren’t evil. Many are kids and they are humans and many were in the wrong spot with the wrong people at the wrong time,” she said.

“I’m wearing my daughter’s shirt, I’m her voice now,” she added. She said Misti’s addiction problems existed for only around two years. “I didn’t know and when I found out I tried to help her right away and she tried to help herself too.

It overpowers them. She said ‘oh mom I know what I’m doing. I’ll be okay. I know what I’m doing,’ but it got worse.” Misti died at the age of 27.

“That is what they say: ‘I got this.’ My daughter got into drugs after she met a boy who tricked her into it and laced her cigarettes. She got out of it, went to rehab and then she met another guy who said just snort this and she was dead two years later,” Gail Sturr, Toms River said.

Her daughter Tanya Eileen Sturr died two years ago.

“My daughter died at 33,” Sturr said.

“She got an infection from shooting the junk in her legs. It went to MRSA and sepsis and later organ failure.”

Sturr pointed to another poster, “that’s my sister’s brother-in-law he died in the 70s, Charlie Lagraca. Their nephew died too. He went out on Thanksgiving and came home and lied down and was dead. It

now. Either develop it or at this point I feel confident that we will see some progress. It would be better to just be a parking lot,” the mayor said.

The law requires that the borough compensate Craparotta for the property’s value.

Officials would then be seeking developers with verified financial backing to buy the land and build on it.

The borough already received a copy of a consulting firm’s plan to redevelop the entire Boulevard business district, and officials have indicated that they prefer a mixed-use development for the community’s available parcels.

Either way, according to Mayor Anthony Vaz, the days of the steel frame eyesore are numbered. affects anyone. There is someone out there that you will know that it has happened to them or their children. It is everywhere.”

“This is very emotional,” Sturr added. “It is surreal but it is helpful. She is missed by many. She was a very funny person and had a good personality. She had cleaned up her act for five years and was fi ne until she met this other guy and that was the end of her. It changed her personality.”

Gillen and Sheryl Cashin of Fair Lawn were pleased to see the turnout for the day’s bittersweet event. Gillen said that during an Addiction Awareness event held last year, “the group that was hosting the event offered to do these posters for the families and they made 40 posters back then and then we just kept it going after that. It grew little by little.”

“When COVID hit all our community and school events stopped so we came up with quiet memorials. So for overdose awareness month this year and we decided we would go on the road and take silent memorials to any town that will let us display them,” Gillen added.

Gillen said, “on August 1 the display featured 120 posters and now we have 263. People just ask us to do it and we don’t ask for anything from the grieving families because they have been through enough. We rely on outside donations to pay the costs for it and people have been really compassionate about that. We were able to come down to do this here today and it’s great.”

Cashin works with Gillen on the project. “Dee and I met at the cemetery. Our boys were buried a few feet from each other. Dee had asked if I wanted a poster made of my son and I said yes and started helping out. This is our way of getting out to show this side of the story. It is important to put a face to addiction and that it can happen to anyone. The last few years of their lives may have been bad because they were facing addiction but that is not who they were.”

Those seeking further information or who wish to support The Black Poster Project can e-mail theblackposterproject@gmail.com or call/text 201-9069055.

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We have various volunteer opportunities and will find the right fit for you! Volunteering is also wonderful for college applications and job resumes. Come join our amazing team!

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

For those that want to help our amazing community but don’t know how, consider our Food Fellowship Program. For more information, e-mail programservices@nohfh.com.

Operation BBQ Relief to Serve 1,000 Hot Meals to Needy Residents

TOMS RIVER – Operation Barbeque Relief will be in Toms River on November 14 to serve 1,000 hot meals to residents who need it.

The meals will be served at the Presbyterian Church parking lot, 1070 Hooper Ave, from 12 to 2 p.m. The event was coordinated through the Hope Center, a non-profit organization initiated by the Clergy Association of Greater

Toms River.

As recommended by the CDC, they are practicing social distancing and limiting interactions.

The food distribution will be performed drivethrough style. Families should remain in their vehicle at all times. Please keep your windows closed and pop the trunk and we will deliver the food to the trunk or truck bed of your vehicle.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Races To Watch On Election Night There is a lot of speculation about what’s going to happen on November 3. After the polls close at 8 p.m., there will be plenty of news personalities talking about the results as they come in. With every House seat on the ballot, plus control of the Senate, White House, and (eventually) the Supreme Court, it’s enough to make you dizzy.

The problem with a lot of political commentary is that they expect people to vote with their minds, and not their hearts. They’ll say something like “Iowa fa r mers were hu r t by Trump’s trade policies so they won’t vote for him,” or “White voters in the Texas counties won’t vote for Biden.” In reality, very few people really understand the complex issues.

Instead, they’ll just vote for whoever their Facebook bubble has promoted more than the other.

I spent a weekend researching the elections because I’m curious about it. And now I’m going to let you copy my notes.

This list I made is by no means an exhaustive list.

I selected the important ones that interested me the most. Some people will say that if Pennsylvania and Florida get called for Biden, you can go to bed early.

For the purpose of this editorial, I will only be focusing on Republicans and Democrats, and not independent candidates.

Republicans currently control the Senate. Democrats need to gain four senators (three if they also take the White House) to take control of the Senate. Democrats have the majority in the House 232197, and Republicans need to land 18 seats to take it.

I’m going to start with New Jersey because New Jersey is the best state.

New Jersey’s 14 electoral votes are predicted to go to Biden. What’s more interesting are the races down ballot.

For most of this election cycle, pundits and predictors have rated the House elections in the 2 nd and 3rd Districts as toss-ups.

Sometimes they lean one way or the other, but that’s the nature of toss-ups.

Websites have also named both of these races among the closest in the nation.

Starting with the 2 nd District, the incumbent is Republican Jeff Van Drew.

He’s being challenged by Democrat Amy Kennedy.

Polls show her with a slight lead, but I’ve never really liked polls. They call 500 registered voters and count them up. That’s hardly scientific. It’s one thing to look at, but not the be-all, end-all.

In the 3rd District, incumbent Andy Kim, a Democrat, is being challenged by David Richter, a Republican. This will be Richter’s second fight of the year. The fi rst was against Kate Gibbs in the primar y. It was messy and expensive. It left the incumbent relatively unscathed with a huge lead in funding. Kim unseated Republican Tom MacArthur for the job. The race was so close that it wasn’t called until almost two weeks later. I imagine the same thing will happen this time around, even moreso because of mail-in ballot reasons.

In the 4th District, incumbent Republican Chris Smith is favored to win reelection. He is being challenged by Democrat Stephanie Schmid. Smith has been in the position for a few decades, and has name recognition and staying power. His pro-life sentiment will likely win (Editorial - See Page 7)

Letters To The Editor Resources For Breast Cancer Help, Screening While I was happy to see Jersey Shore Online taking part in Breast Cancer Awareness month through the article “Tackling Breast Cancer With Screening and Prevention,” I was disappointed by the lack of resources this article provided.

As both a Bachelor of science and Master of public health student at George Washington University, who has experience working with the Manalapan Health Department, I strongly feel that providing readers with tangible ways to access breast cancer screening and educational services is extremely important. Although the article does provide a link to the resources provided by RWJBarnabas system, this link is listed at the end of the article. It does not stand out and is a bit difficult for readers to find.

There are other breast cancer screening and educational resources available locally. These include but are not limited to the Planned Parenthood office in Freehold (732-431-1717), which offers breast exams and other female health exams, and the Children & Family Health Institute at the VNA Health Group (vnahg.org/children-family-health-institute/ ). Educational resources can

be found online from the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.(nationalbreastcancer.org/), Susan G. Komen (5.komen.org), and the American Cancer Society (cancer.org/cancer/ breast-cancer.html).

Brianna Elgart Manalapan

It’s Time We Elect True Leadership In NJ-04

We hear about “leadership” during every election, but in the middle of a health and economic crisis the word should be treated as more than an empty platitude.

Beyond bringing others to your point of view, true leadership requires risk; one cannot lead simply by toeing the party line.

I am running for Congress in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District because our democracy is at a crisis point, and now, more than ever, we need leaders who will put people before partisanship, country before party, and work together to find solutions.

While serving our country as a United States Foreign Service Officer, I deployed to Haiti shortly after they were devastated by an earthquake and struggling with a cholera outbreak. I worked with Haiti’s government to rebuild and strengthen their democracy and increase

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public resources. I know firsthand that coming back from a public health and economic crisis requires fixing many of the problems that existed before the crisis hit.

That’s why if I am elected to Congress, I will not only fight for the aid New Jersey needs to recover from the pandemic, but I will also support healthcare legislation which automatically enrolls uninsured or underinsured individuals in a public healthcare program such as Medicare, while allowing people the choice to keep their private plans. This way, no family will ever have to choose between their healthcare and putting food on the table, and every American will have access to quality, affordable healthcare.

My opponent, thirty-nine yea r i ncu mbent, Ch r is Smith, has utterly failed to fight for us, even in the midst of a pandemic. We are in desperate need of real leadership and that is why I feel called to serve our community and our country again.

The pandemic hit New Jersey hard with over 16,000 deaths, thousands more jobs lost, small businesses shuttered, and a revenue shortfall that threatens essential state and local government services. Despite this, Smith voted against both iterations of the HEROES Act, which included essential aid for our state and local governments.

With his vote, Smith jeopardized job security for our police officers, fi refighters and teachers.

The Act also included an extension of enhanced unemployment benefits, student loan forgiveness, critical resources for our frontline workers, funding for the Postal Service and election security, and eliminated the $10,000 cap on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction - which would have given immediate tax relief to middle class New Jersey homeowners.

In June, while millions lost employer-based health insurance, Smith voted against strengthening our health-

Letters To Th care. A real leader would have prioritized the needs of our families over partisanship. But as usual, Smith refused to stand up for us.

As the first Congresswoman in NJ-04, I pledge to use both my voice and vote to ensure that we have the resources we need before, during, and after a crisis.

Every day, I’ll fight tirelessly for our families and our future. It’s the kind of leadership we deserve.

Stephanie Schmid Democratic Nominee for Congress, NJ-04 Little Silver

Wake Up, America The Supreme Court is on attack from the left in order to break down our Constitution; to control the Supreme Court. They have been threatening the existing members, “We can control you anytime we want to.”

Dems have done everything they can in order to undermine Trump; to eviscerate his administration, to criminalize his administration, and to remove the president of the United States.

(The) Democrat party is following a Saul Alinsky, Stalinist model embracing socialism/Marxism ideology.

We have a party that is undermining our government, undermining our system, praising BLM, embracing Antifa (a Marxist organization). These are anarchists whose mission is to the destruction of the United States of America.

The left, if elected, will pack the courts with leftwing activities!

We are going to lose our freedoms, liberties, and our precious Constitution.

America better wake-up fast!

America will never be a socialist country under Trump’s watch!

Carole A. Weidmuller Manchester

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Continued From Page 7 him continual support in the very religious communities he represents. Schmid’s chance is if there is another blue wave, and she converts independents who are coming out to vote against anyone with an R after their name.

On a lesser note, New Jersey’s 5th, 7th, and 11th Congressional Districts are not slam dunks for the incumbent Democrats, and might have surprises.

Arizona has 11 electoral votes. It has been historically Republican. Currently, Biden has a slight lead. Also, you should watch the Senate race there. Martha McSally is up for election. She is a Republican who was chosen to fulfill the remainder of John McCain’s term. She is being challenged by Democrat Mark Kelly, an astronaut married to Gabby Giffords. The other senator in Arizona is a Democrat who won the spot by narrowly beating McSally in 2018. So, this is a vulnerable spot that should be watched.

However, since the mail-in voting might slow down how long it takes to tally votes, Arizona might be decided past your bedtime.

Florida has 29 electoral votes and is a big target in presidential elections. The last three presidential elections have been

very close. Trump won Florida in 2016 by 2.2%, with only about 100,000 votes more than Hillary Clinton. Obama won it in 2012 and 2008 with similarly narrow margins.

Before that, George W. Bush won both of his elections in that state by even closer margins. Bill Clinton won it one year but not the other.

Georgia’s 16 electoral votes are believed to be in play this year. The state has routinely been safe for Republicans, and Trump won it easily before. However, Democrats have been investing a lot of time and money getting inner city people registered to vote. This might not impact the presidency, but might mean more blue in House races. Both Republican Senators are on the ballot. Kelly Loeffler, in particular, got bad press earlier this year for dumping stocks when she knew COVID was about to hit.

Somehow, a lot of news came out of Michigan recently. Trump won it narrowly in 2016. It had been such a Democrat stronghold that the Democrats didn’t put a lot of work into keeping it. With all the turmoil, it will be interesting to see how it turns out.

Clinton won Minnesota narrowly in 2016 and the Trump campaign has targeted it as a vulnerable pick-up state for 2020.

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The Republicans have been outspending and out-visiting this year to earn its 10 electoral votes.

North Carolina has 15 electoral votes.

Obama won it with 1 point in 2008; Romney won it with 2 points in 2012 and Trump won it with a 4 point margin in 2016. Their Republican fi rst-term Senator Thom Tillis is up for re-election and pundits say it could go either way. So, this state is important to watch for control of the Senate as well.

You knew that Ohio would wind up on this list, right? One stat I saw said that no Republican ever ascended to the presidency without Ohio. That sounds like a baseball stat – something to ramble off while you’re waiting for the pitch but it doesn’t really matter. It has 18 electoral votes. Trump won it by 8 points. Obama won the state both times, but by smaller margins.

South Carolina’s 9 electoral votes traditionally go to Republicans. But this year, it’s not about the electoral votes. It’s about Lindsey Graham. Once critical of Trump, he has had a change in tune, and the nation noticed. He faces Jaime Harrison who has

set fundraising records.

Pennsylvania is worth 20 electoral votes.

It voted for Trump very narrowly. However, it voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012. Expect pundits to be watching Pennsylvania closely on election night.

Texas has 38 electoral votes and hasn’t voted for a Democrat since Carter. A lot of pundits are talking about Texas moving slowly to the left over the years, and some websites are only listing it as “lean right,” but I personally feel that’s making a mountain out of a mole hill just to get clicks.

Wisconsin has 10 electoral votes. And interestingly, Wisconsin residents voted on their 10 electoral voters earlier this year. Trump won it narrowly in 2016, and Obama won it his two terms, making this a true swing state. All the polls point to Trump losing Wisconsin this year. However, all the polls pointed to Trump losing Wisconsin in 2016, but he won it despite predictions.

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Trump said “I can shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue and get away with it.”

Trump, in his many interviews with a very well known journalist Bob Woodward, told him in January/February that he knew the coronavirus was deadly. It came in the air and nothing could be done about it. He didn’t want to panic Americans citizens. So in reality he helped to kill 200,000 plus American citizens.

The CDC, Dr. Redfield, said to wear a mask it could be more effective than the vaccine. Trump did not have any plans for the American people, just said the virus would just go away.

Now in front of King Trump’s house, The White House, is a signed peace agreement with some of the world’s meanest dictators. Does anyone know what it says?

Please do not allow this self-absorbed bully, rebel rouser, white supremacist defender destroy our democracy. Don’t panic, just vote!

At my age of 94 years I probably will not be here for the next four years. Please wake up and prevent this catastrophe from happening. Vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and keep our Democracy alive and well in the United States of America, forever and ever.

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Biden’s Friend Richter How can we trust David Richter to represent Republicans when he hired Biden’s brother 10 years ago?

James Biden was hired as executive vice president by HillStone in 2010. Richter was the company’s president and COO at the time. His father was the CEO. The press release from the company touted Biden’s four decades experience in “business, political, legal and financial circles.”

He’s cozying up to Biden and the Democrats – as long as he can make money off the deal.

Richter doesn’t care about us. He doesn’t care about the Republicans. He only cares about himself.

Chris Tomlin Howell

94, And Voting For Change The Republican Party of Lincoln and Reagan is no more. Now we have the Trump Party or rather King Trump! There is no more norm. Democracy is on the verge of collapse. No one can say ‘no’ to Trump and keep their job. Trump is working towards a monarchy, with him as our King and say goodbye to our Democracy.

We are a country of hate and haters.

The KKK has for years and years killed black and brown people and white sympathizers and are never tried for their crimes of murder. Trump said “Some of them are very nice.”

Hitler marched into country after country after country and killed millions and millions of Jews, handicapped people, priests, nuns, gays, etc. The whole world watched and nobody said ‘no’ to Hitler.

Never again?

Chris Lundy News Editor

Sarah “Roz” Maketansky Toms River

MAGA Hats

Does anyone else see the irony of those MAGA hats that Trump followers wear?

Don’t they realize that we have already had four (disastrous) years of his “Make America Great Again?”

Those same hats were worn by them four years ago. That was his slogan then, and the “great America” we have now is thanks to him? How many times do we give Trump the chance to make it right?

Rosemary Doherty Berkeley

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Continued From Page 1 Ron Weingroff, the former chief of Fire Company No. 1, talked highly of Hirshblond.

Everyone in the department looked up to him, he said. If there was anything they needed to k now, they came to him – whether it was history or something to do with the town. He was even sought after for medical and personal advice. “My dad died in the line of duty. Manny was on the back of the fire truck, consoling me,� he said.

Getting on in years, he didn’t go on calls any more, but was still a part of the company doing impor tant work behind the scenes, such as helping organize the Halloween parade.

He was the friendliest person you could ever meet, was involved with everyone, and would visit sick members in the hospital.

People who worked under him said “He was hard. He did his job, but he took care of them,� he said.

Weing roff joined the company in 1973, and that’s how they met. “Everyone is quite upset about his passing,� Weingroff said.

Mark Mutter, the township historian who is also a retired township clerk, counted Hirshblond as a mentor and friend. He brought him to an event in 2017 at the Toms River library to talk about the history of the township. The common refrain throughout the afternoon was that the town has changed with all the development. Hirshblond had been the clerk/administrator when the town ballooned with new construction. “Sometimes, our local officials didn’t make the right decisions,� Hirshblond said of some of the development. “A lot of things went on that shouldn’t have.�

In 2018, Hirschblond sat down with the Toms River Times to talk about how he helped bring the filming of “The Amityville Horror� to film in town.

Part of his job was taking care of the residents, keeping them off the set, and using local businesses for anything that the crew needed.

Hirschblond had been the division manager with Walter Reade theaters.

His father owned the TRACO Theater on Washington Street, where Abbott and Costello once performed “Who’s On First?� A connection through the theater world reached out to him because a f ilm studio was looking for locations in New Jersey.

They had a picture of a New England home that they wanted to film in. Hirshblond said immediately he knew a house that was a virtual twin. No one could believe how close the connection was. That house still stands on Brooks Road, in downtown Toms River. It is much prettier today, but those eye-like windows on the side are iconic.

As the clerk, he worked on getting the proper approvals through the township

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This wasn’t his only brush with show biz, although this one was a little closer to home.

A 1976 a r t icle of T h e Ne w York Times talked about the bicentennial celebr at ion i n Dover Tow n sh ip (a s it was called back then): “Clerk- administrator L. Manuel Hirshblond of Dover Township will play Capt. Joshua Huddy of the New Jersey militia in the Bicentennial re�enactment of the Revolutionary War battle here. “Mr. Hirshblond expects to be back in his office in the afternoon, his neck intact through the expedient of borrowing a parachute harness from the Lakehurst Naval Air Station to wear under his shirt. The harness hook, rather than his noose, will bear his weight.�

The filming of this scenario is still on file in the township.

The article goes on to explain the goings-on of the township meeting, which included recreation and other minutiae that Hirshblond no doubt had a part in.

That knowledge came in handy, former Mayor Thomas Kelaher said.

When Kelaher had an idea for somet h i n g n e w fo r t h e t ow n s h i p, h e’d bounce the idea off Hirshblond, who would then say “That’s a lame brained idea. We tried it years ago, and here’s the lame brain who tried it. “Manny and me go way back,� he said. They had a long-time friendship and their wives taught together. “I just admired the guy.�

The governing body is currently a directly-elected mayor and a tow nship council. It used to be a township committee who would choose one of their rank to be mayor every year. But despite all that, it was people like Hirshblond who kept the wheels rolling. “They would come and go, but he was the stabilizing one,� Kelaher said. “I always thought that Manny was the glue that kept Toms River together.�

─Photo by Chris Lundy Manuel and Pat Hirshblond in 2018.

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Influenza vaccinations are with no out of pocket expense to all Ocean County Residents. Pneumonia Vaccinations available at each location.

Residents under the age of 65 years requesting a Pneumonia Vaccination will need a Physician prescription.

What’s New with Seasonal Flu? • All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The flu vaccine protects against several different flu viruses (strains). Flu vaccines are updated every year to better match the viruses circulating in the public.Getting the flu vaccine cannot give you the flu! The vaccine is made with inactive (killed) virus strains which are not infectious. *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

OCTOBER 10/15/20 Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Jackson Township Senior Center 45 Don Connor Blvd, Jackson 10/17/20 Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Toms River High School North (Gym) 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River 10/20/20 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Brick Senior Center/VFW Post 8867 373 Adamston Road, Brick 10/22/20 Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown 10/27/20 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Edward Thornton Community Center 319 West Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor 10/29/20 Thursday 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM Stafford Recreation Center 25 Pine Street, Manahawkin

NOVEMBER 11/5/20 Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Forked River Columbian Club 15 East Lacey Road, Forked River

DECEMBER 12/1/20 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Forked River Columbian Club 15 East Lacey Road, Forked River

11/7/20 Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 12/3/20 Thursday Ocean County Fire and EMS Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown Berkley Township (TBD) 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 11/10/20 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 12/5/20 Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Jackson Township Senior Center RWJ Barnabas Health Arena 45 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River 11/12/20 Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 12/8/20 Tuesday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Stafford Recreation Center 25 Pine Street, Manahawkin Edward Thornton Community Center 11/17/20 Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 319 West Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor Edward Thornton Community Center 12/10/20 Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 319 West Calabreeze Way, Little Egg Harbor Ocean County Fire & EMS Training Center 11/19/20 Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown Brick Senior Center/VFW Post 8867 373 Adamston Road, Brick

11/21/20 Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM RWJ Barnabas Health Arena 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River 11/23/20 Monday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ocean County Fire and EMS Training Center 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown

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Seasonal influenza viruses are believed to be transmitted from person-to-person primarily through virus-laden droplets that are generated when infected persons speak, cough or sneezes. These air droplets can be deposited into the respiratory tract when a person breaths or touches a contaminated surface (e.g., door knobs, cell phones or vehicle keys). Persons who are near the droplet source are susceptible to transmission by direct and indirect contact with the infectious respiratory secretions, (e.g., by hands that subsequently deliver infectious material to the eyes, nose or mouth).

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE FLU • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

• Wear a facial coverings when in the public.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water.

If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Get a flu shot every year.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Stay Safe This Halloween With These Important Safety Tips

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Department has released a list of Halloween safety tips for residents this year.

On September 29, Mayor Maurice B. Hill and Police Chief Mitch Little announced that trick-or-treating will take place on October 31 from 2 to 8 p.m. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy had revealed earlier in the month that trickor-treating will remain ongoing this year.

Police are asking anyone who plans to participate in trick-or-treating to wear a

mask or face covering in accordance with CDC guidelines, practice social distancing, carry hand sanitizer and be respectful of those who choose not to participate.

Residents who do not want to participate are asked to turn off their front light, close their front door and/or place a sign in front of the home.

Any residents who wish to participate can leave their porch lights on for trick-or-treaters to know which houses to visit.

For more information and the full list of safety tips, visit tomsrivertownship.com.

Online Autism Resources Center Created

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 Autism Apps” and titles of autism-related eBooks available through OCL’s Hoopla® app.

It also contains links to services available through New Jersey state government agencies and local, statewide and national autism-related organizations devoted to education, employment training, housing assistance, therapy, medical practices, multiple services, information and referral, safety, and legal issues.

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

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Organized by Vitalant, the nationwide blood collection organization, this ongoing series will provide Ocean County residents the oppor t unit y to donate blood through December of this year.

At this moment donations are especially important because of the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic and the need to constantly aid the local blood supply.

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Student’s Bee Project Earns Top Honors from AEOP

TOMS RIVER – Kaitlyn Culbert, last seen winning first place at the Jersey Shore Science Fair and Delaware Valley Science Fair while at Intermediate North, is now a student at High School North and she’s still winning first place.

Katie’s science proposal focusing on essential oils and Varroa mites in honeybees was selected for first place in the middle school division of the 2020 AEOP (Army Education Outreach Program) National Science Challenge.

To date, Katie has interviewed with AEOP bee biologists and has networked for her project with Dr. Cameron Jack from the University of Florida; Dr. Rob Hutchinson and Ron McKreage from Stockton University; professor Mike Haberland from Rutgers University; commercial bee farmer Randy Oliver; and Jeff Vitale and Clifford Moore of the NJ Beekeepers Association.

AEOP is the program which sponsors the district’s Camp Invention as well as the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium that enable ASR (authentic science research) students to compete in science-based projects.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ryan Tobin Is Named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athlete

TOMS RIVER – Toms River South High School senior Ryan Tobin has been named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athlete for 2020.

Recipients of the GARS Scholar Athlete Award are chosen annually as part of the Great American Rivalry Series which will be activating the program at its 1000th Rivalry game this fall. Scholar Athlete Award winners are recognized for their “on-the-field” and “in-the-classroom” success.

“We are very happy to recognize these senior athletes for their outstanding performance on the field and as students throughout their high school careers” noted Rick Ford, GARS CEO. “In this very unique year, we felt it is even more important that the Great American Rivalry Series and our Presenting Partner, the United States Marines, continue the 17-year tradition of recognizing their achievements.”

With his selection, Tobin will receive a $500 scholarship on behalf of the Great American Rivalry Series and, through a partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is eligible to become a member of the inaugural Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame Team.

You can learn more about #SAHOF20 at greatamericanrivalry.com/2020-scholar-athletes.

“Now more than ever, the world needs young men and women of character, nobility, honor and integrity,” said Pat Lindesmith, Chief Partnership Officer and Senior Vice President of Gold Jacket Relations. “This initiative fits perfectly with the Hall’s Youth & Education Team’s commitment to empowering youth around the world.”

Tobin is one of 144 GARS Scholar Athletes selected across the country.

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Health Department Now Offering Free Breastfeeding Class

TOMS RIVER – Calling all new and expecting mothers! The Ocean County Health Department wants to help you on your breastfeeding journey with “Nursing Your Newborn.” Learn the basics of breastfeeding in this free class, held every third Wednesday of the month at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center, 7-9 p.m.

“The Ocean County Health Department is proud to be teaming up with Southern Ocean Medical Center by offering this free, 2 hour class, and preparing mothers with the basics to begin her breastfeeding journey,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator.

The class will discuss the following: • How breastfeeding works • Establishing a good milk supply • How to get your baby to latch • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk • Positions for breastfeeding • When and where to get support • How to choose a breast pump

• Returning to work and maintaining your milk supply • Common challenges, and more “We are very excited about this program and the chance to help remove obstacles to obtaining high-level, evidence-based lactation support in the county,” said Patricia High, Ocean County Health Department Assistant Public Health Coordinator.

“Allow the OCHD professionals to help give you the best instruction and guide you through the nursing process because the more education you get now the better equipped you’ll be at home with your baby.”

This class is free, but registration is required. To register, call 1-800-560-9990 to reserve a spot for you and one support person.

“You can certainly learn about breastfeeding on the internet or from other materials, but nothing is better than the information, interaction and hands-on lessons you’ll receive from this class,” said Regenye.

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

Ginger Improves Memory And Reduces Pain

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Ginger is a something you’ve probably walked past a thousand times in the grocery store and passed up. It has some incredible medicinal benefits and offers people a natural approach to many ailments. Many women use ginger for morning sickness during pregnancy.

Sometimes you see it crystallized with sugar to improve flavor. But today I’m talking about the fresh ginger root which you can buy in food markets.

Known officially as Zingiber officinale, ginger contains many therapeutic compounds, all of which have well-documented medicinal actions in the body. In studies with people who ate dried ginger spice in their meals, 75 percent experienced relief from arthritic pain and swelling!

Ginger contains dozens of compounds which have pharmacological activity.

Sometimes you have to heat the ginger to see a specific compound. For example, zingerone is negligible in fresh ginger, however cooking it transforms the gingerol to zingerone. The dried (powdered) ginger spice does contain zingerone in it.

We think of ginger (either fresh or powdered) as a flavor agent, but ginger is powerful medicine. It is an antioxidant and strong analgesic. It could thin the blood so you have to avoid it (or minimize it) if you are supported on anticoagulant medications.

Zingerone is well researched and it’s incredible. Studies have determined that it reduces inflammation, improves blood

sugar, eases muscle pain and spasms, helps with arthritis, speeds fat breakdown and ramps up immune function. In an animal study, ginger compounds protected rodents from brain damage and memory loss so now drug companies are trying to morph it and patent it into an Alzheimer’s drug. I say just eat it!

Ginger can block your enzyme xanthine oxidase which is good because that reduces ROS (reactive oxygen species). So the fact that ginger can degrade these ROS free radicals means it protects your DNA and mitochondria. In fact, ginger promotes mitochondrial health and these mito store energy for you in the form of ATP. If you have liver disease, or hepatic injury (for example, alcohol-related, or hepatitis), consider ginger in all of your recipes because studies show that zingerone has a hepatoprotective effect.

Here’s another fun fact. Ginger might have some heavy metal binding abilities, because it can reduce cadmium levels according to animal studies. It can also reduce the body’s burden of organophosphate pesticides! If you have a PON1 gene, make ginger your friend!

Unfortunately, it cannot bind gadolinium from MRIs. Not only does ginger spice up your recipes, it makes for a quick and delicious tea. I have a recipe for this at my website, as well as a free ebook for you called “Spices that Heal.” Ginger is a delicious, safe and affordable way to improve health while adding a warming spice to your meals.

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BooClaws Spooktacular will take place on October 30 starting at 6 p.m. A screening of Hocus Pocus will be projected on the 1,857 square-foot video board starting at 7 p.m. The night will also include a costume parade for kids, and low-contact trick-or-treating with food provided

by Bimbo Bakeries featuring Takis and Entenmann’s, plus additional candy from Hershey’s.

Tickets are $10 and include popcorn plus soda or water. Due to current state regulations regarding outdoor gatherings, only 450 tickets will be sold.

Tickets can be purchased at fevo.com/edp/ShoreTown-Spooky-Spectacular-fy72F0S9.

“This is certainly a unique Halloween around the shore, but the BlueClaws are excited to help - do what we can to provide a fun and safe option for families,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “We look forward to a spooky, fun, and safe Halloween!”

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up.

Visitors are allowed to bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movie from the field. All kids will automatically be signed up for Home Run Membership in the BlueClaws Kids Club, and five random kids will win a 5-Game BlueClaws Mini Plan for the 2021 season.

Masks are required at all times for this event and groups must practice social distancing, staying at least 6 feet from other groups.

This event has a rain date of November 1.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Mobile Senior Assistance Coming Soon

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – While the idea of members of the Ocean County Chosen Board of Freeholders playing the roles of Hawkeye Pierce, Corporal Klinger, Hot Lips Hoolihan or Radar from the popular 1970s television show and feature film M*A*S*H seem comical, the reality is, Ocean County will be fielding its own “MASH” unit.

This MASH Unit stands for Mobile Assistance For Seniors at Home and it is expected to be operational in the coming months. Instead of treating wounded soldiers, this 21st century MASH program would be on the frontlines helping seniors, according to Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari.

“We will be bringing more of our services right to our senior communities rather than residents coming into our Toms River Senior Services office,” Vicari said. When the COVID-19 pandemic first struck the county in the spring and forced most county offices to close to the public, he looked for a way to continue services for the county’s most vulnerable residents.

The plans for MASH were formulated over the summer and tested earlier this month during an outreach at Leisure Village in Lakewood.

“We had hoped to test the waters during a visit to Leisure Village in August, but the tropical storm that hit the area washed out our plans,” said Maria La Face, director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services.

She added that the event was rescheduled to October 6 and was a success both for her staff and for the residents of Leisure Village.

“We set up outside with folding tables and portable Plexiglas to interview clients. We used all the necessary disinfectants and PPEs. We were there from 9 to 5 and assisted close to 30 residents,” she added.

Vicari, who is the liaison to the Office of Senior Services, added, “seniors were grateful that we came out to see them so they didn’t have to drive into Toms River. Based on the experience of this first event, we are working to expand the MASH program.”

Future visits may include representatives from

the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs and the Surrogate’s Office.

The MASH initiative is unique in the state according to Vicari who said, “no one is doing anything like this on this scale in the state.”

“Ocean County is home to more senior citizens than any other county and we are leading the way in providing services to our older adults,” Vicari added.

The mobile program is even more important as the COVID-19 crisis continues to grip the county and the nation.

“The ongoing pandemic has been devastating to our senior communities. Besides the physical threat of contracting the illness, many of our seniors have been dealing with stress and other psychological issues, including loneliness,” Vicari said.

Vicari stressed that once the pandemic eases, MASH will remain. “when the communities open up and allow indoor activities, we would hold the event inside their clubhouses with all of the necessary safety precautions” Until that time, work is continuing on the logistics of holding mobile events as the weather turns colder.

Both tents and possibly a bus have been discussed, but no decision has yet been made. The key is we will continue to bring our services to our seniors,” Vicari said.

“Asking them to physically come to our office for an appointment was challenging for many seniors because of their age, frailty, loss of license and mobility before the pandemic. Now they have the additional risk of infection and serious health complications whenever they venture out, especially to indoor office buildings that are frequented by the public,” Vicari said.

“What good are all of our programs if those that need them most cannot access them?

MASH will allow us to bring the services to them,” Vicari said.

The Office of Senior Services is open and available to assist residents by phone. The office can be reached at 732-929-2091.

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In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

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Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury.

Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Social Worker’s License Revoked For Sexual Misconduct With Student

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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY –A New Jersey social worker had her license permanently revoked after engaging in criminal sexual contact with a teenage student she was counseling.

According to the Final Consent Order, Tara Cardinale, 39, of Washington Township, engaged in inappropriate conduct with a student who was under the age of 18. Cardinale was serving as the student’s primary therapist at the Bergen County school where she worked.

“This licensee engaged in sexual conduct with a teenager under her professional supervision, not only violating our criminal laws, but also committing an appalling breach of basic ethics and professional standards,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “The grave professional consequences this social worker faces are proof of our determination to protect the public, and the integrity of the vast majority of mental health professionals who work tirelessly

for their clients every day.”

The Board found that Cardinale’s actions were not only a criminal offense, but also professional misconduct. This led to the Board revoking her license to practice in New Jersey permanently.

“The conduct of this therapist raised serious questions about her professional judgment and fitness to practice,” said Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs. “One of the greatest harms mental healthcare providers can infl ict on their clients and the profession is exploiting the trust bestowed on them to manipulate vulnerable individuals. Protecting the public from the violation of this trust justifies the permanent revocation of her license.”

Anyone who feels that they are a victim of misconduct by a licensed healthcare professional can fi le an online complaint with the State Division of Consumer Affairs by visiting njconsumeraffairs.gov/ bme/Pages/default.aspx or by calling 973504-6200 to request a complaint form.

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Friends Of Ortley Beach Offer Scholarship Program

ORTLEY BEACH – The Friends of Ortley Beach is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for full-time Ortley Beach students.

Applications are due by Nov. 20 for the organization’s program which provides for an award of $150 for grades 6-8 and $300 for grades 9-12 for qualified middle and high school students.

Scholarship funds can be used to help pay for tuition and fees to enroll in middle school

Ocean County Coin Club Mourns Two Members

or high school, or help offset the purchase of computers, books, supplies, and equipment (academic, musical, or athletic).

This is the second year of our scholarship program. Last year, three scholarships totally $750 were awarded.

Visit friendsofortleybeach.org/ for more information or to download an application.

Contact jmccaffrey@friendsofortleybeach. org regarding any questions.

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Coin Club regretfully informed their membership that two members passed away this year.

William (Bill) Megargle passed away April 16th and was 83 years old. He was a dedicated member who would travel up from Long Beach Township to attend

meetings. We will miss his “Show and Tell” presentations and his interesting conversations.

Carlo Iovino, 82,passed away on June 16th. Carlo was a longtime resident of Point Pleasant. He enjoyed our coin shows and our club camaraderie.

Both members will be missed.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Nice 2 bed ranch - Completely renovated, New vinyl floors, new roof, hot water heater. Nice area. $105K or B.O. 609-342-9209 seniors only. (45)

For Rent Seaside Heights, 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available 10/01/2020 – 05/31/2021.

No pets/No smoking. $1950/month + utilities. 732-822-7688 (47)

Personals European Lady - Honest, faithful looking for serious man 68-75 years old to build strong stable relationship withour love, trust, respect. 973-204-0108.

(44) Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest.

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Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338.

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Items For Sale Four Tires With Rims - Rims o f f Wr a n g l e r J e e p P 2 4 8 7 5 R17. $400. 609-240-2274. Will Sell Seperate.

(43) Shed/Snow Blower - Non metal, never assembled 7x7 Rubbermaid storage shed. Plus used one hour snow blower. Both in cold storage. Inquire 732-241-9130. (44) E x e rc i s e E q u i p m e n t - To t a l gym, $100. Stay fit mini stepper, $100. 732-657-7380. (45)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) 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) Vinyl Record Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Soul, metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47) 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.

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Help Wanted HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week!

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(47) Needed live in aid/companion 24/7, for a 57 yr. old disabled Veteran at my home in Toms River.

Very light duty in exchange for you living here 100% free, plus a private bed room and private bath and a small salary, must have drivers lic.

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(47) 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)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Veterans Commission To Present Veterans Day Ceremony

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Veterans Commission will be replacing this year’s annual Veterans Day Parade with a ceremony instead due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The 2020 Ocean County Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Veterans Day, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Protectors of Freedom sculpture, located in Bey Lea Park, 570 Bay Avenue in Toms River.

If inclement weather does occur, the ceremony will be moved inside the Toms River Municipal Building, 33 Washington Street, in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room on the second floor.

The ceremony will show support and appreciation of military veterans, active military and their families. It will consist

of guest speakers and honored guests, a military flyover, rifle salute and the placing of the wreath at the Protectors of Freedom sculpture.

“There are over 18 million veterans in the United States or about seven percent of the population who have served in our armed forces. Although we will not be able to gather for parades and large celebrations on this Veteran’s Day, we all need to pause and reflect on the service and dedication of our veterans who have defended our freedoms at home and around the world and those who ‘stand the watch’ today,” Mayor Maurice B. Hill said.

Anyone is allowed to attend the event. It is asked that all attendees wear face masks and maintain proper social distancing.

6th Annual Chili Cook-Off Honors First Responders

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The JBJ Soul Kitchen will be hosting their 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off to honor local first responders who dedicated their service to the community.

This year, they decided to have the event all month long due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.

Beginning October 20, every week there will be a new featured menu of different homemade chili by first responders competing for the chance to be named the JBJ Soul Kitchen Chili Cook-Off Champ. The winning contestant will be announced on or around November 21.

The contestant schedule is as fol-

lows: October 20 through 24: New Jersey State Police October 27 through 31: Tinton Falls EMS November 3 through 7: Toms River Fire Department #1 N o v e m b e r 10 t h r o u g h 14: I s l a n d Heights First Aid A $20 donation will give patrons a selection of featured chili as their appetizer as part of the regular three-course meal of fer i ng. Contest a nt s receive points every time their chili is ordered.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Popcorn Park Zoo Holds Blessing Of Animals

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Barking, purring, oinking and other sounds were heard recently during the annual blessing of the animals held at the Popcorn Park Zoo. The ceremony is held each year in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.

Reverend John Cardello, who has served as the chaplain for the Ocean County Humane Society and the Popcorn Park Zoo for the past five years, once again performed the blessing at the service.

Visitors brought their pets to the picnic area directly across from the zoo entrance for a blessing.

Rev. Cardello also went around to each animal pen to perform a blessing and he was very familiar with the history of most of the animals be they bears, lions, tigers or monkeys. He not only knew their species but in most cases he knew their names.

“As to some unusual blessings I have conducted over the years, I always tell people this event is my favorite event of the year because when and where else do I get to pet/touch tigers, lions, horses, etc. all in one day,” Rev. Cardello said.

“Each October, since I started the pro-

gram, 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 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,” Reverend Cardello said.

As Zoo chaplain, he has blessed lions (Simba), tigers (Thor and Raj), a Horse (Seven) suffering with pica (an eating disorder brought about by near starvation), shaken hands with a monkey (Konga), and a small goat rescued from sacrifice from a Satanist group.

He has also experienced the love and thanks of pit bull who was rescued from being used as a baiting animal for a dog fight ring.

“On another note I have delivered last rights to a dying monkey and was proud to deliver the eulogy at the farewell ceremony following the death of a camel named Princess (a long time resident and favorite at the zoo) who had an insatiable fondness for graham crackers,” Rev. Cardello added.

He was accompanied by long-time zookeeper John Bergmann. The reverend

was in the zoo’s shelter when Bergmann “asked me to quickly bless a young dog that had been brought in from out of state.

The poor dog was so sick, running a fever, unable to stand and eating or drinking only caused her to vomit resulting is severe dehydration.”

“I knelt down beside her and spoke to her while gently stroking her head and was rewarded by a feeble wag of her tail.

I completed my Blessing (adding an extra prayer and leaving a St. Francis medal on her bed) and proceeded to Bless the other Zoo and shelter animals. Several hours later I returned to the shelter and was approached by Mr. Bergmann. I was told that shortly after the Blessing the sick dog was able to stand and started to take the fluids and food,” Rev. Cardello added.

“Sometime later I was informed the she had fully recovered and had been adopted by a family that would give this formally abused dog all the love she would need.

Maybe it was just a coincidence or maybe it was something else. I leave it to you to decide but I know what I think,” he added with a smile.

The public blessings began only two years ago and “to date it has not fully caught on. On average we only bless about

a half dozen or so pets but hope those numbers will grow over the coming years.”

Among those who brought their pets out to blessed was township resident Lori Sansone who brought Olea who is a hearing assistance dog. “I got her a year and half ago. She is a Labrador golden mix. Olea’s puppy raisers got her blessed, so I want to continue that. Besides my blessing deserves a blessing.”

Sansone said.

“All thing 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,” Rev. Cardello said.

Bergmann and Rev. Cardello reminded the public that for those who don’t have a pet, the zoo has an animal shelter filled with animals who need homes.

For additional information, directions or information regarding the Popcorn Park Zoo call 609 693-1900 or go to the zoo’s web site ahscares.org.

The Popcorn Park Zoo is located at 1 Humane Way, in the Forked River section of the township, just off Route 539 west, seven miles from the Garden State Parkway exit/entrance.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 24 - oct 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enjoy being playful and passionate. Your romantic partner may be more affectionate than usual.

You may find yourself focused on winning a competition or too eager to take risks in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your social calendar could fill up. You might even be forced to pick and choose between events. You may be in demand for parties, presentations or as a personal companion in the week to come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Explore the latest trends and treasures with a special someone, but remember you must eventually head back to normal life. The week ahead may offer plenty of excitement and open your eyes to a realm of possibilities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Run your home base like a business. Keep receipts in a safe place and focus on sensible financial strategies. Loved ones and partners should cheerfully cooperate with all your ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): As this week unfolds, an opportunity could appear that will help you reach an important objective.

Enjoy pleasant companions and use your good taste to purchase items that upgrade your surroundings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a good time to reach a compromise or offer concessions that make everyone happy. With gentle Venus in your sign, you’re likely to enjoy the

company of others wherever you go.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Glamor and romance are in abundant supply. A loved one might expect some pampering, although your thoughts may be focused on creating dollars as the week begins.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unfiltered opinions could shock people who may be surprised at excess bluntness. Consider matching your content to the company. The week ahead could contain a few surprises for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As this week begins, you may be filled with a spirit of cooperation and inspired to help others without being asked. Watch your spending, as there may be extra demands on your resources.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): This is likely a good time to mend fences, ask for favors and forgive someone. Some members of your household might be in the mood for impetuous fun. Avoid dust-ups that may occur later in the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ask for someone’s opinion before taking further steps.

If tactics are based on sound principles, your actions will be more profitable. In the upcoming week, someone may not understand your actions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you wait to make a key decision, a helpful friend could intervene with wise advice. You might even learn that it’s not necessary or strategic to jump in headfirst where love or money is concerned.

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Toms River Student Completes Eagle Scout Project

TOMS RIVER – Matthew Koppenhaver of BSA Troop in Silverton completed his Eagle scout project by building a greenhouse and base for environmental group Save Barnegat Bay. Save Barnegat Bay will use the greenhouse to propagate native plant seeds and plants.

Matthew has been in Scouting for years and has earned many merit badges. With

─Photo courtesy Cathy Koppenhaver the help of his troop, he raised funds by bagging groceries at ShopRite.

Last summer he attended the International Scout Jamboree in Virginia, where over 50,000 scouts from 60 countries took part.

Matthew is a senior at Point Pleasant Beach High School and will attend OCC and plans to be a computer engineer.

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