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School Contract Negotiations At A Standstill

By Stephanie Faughnan LITTLE EGG HARBOR – As township students and staff returned to school this fall, at least one major issue remained unresolved.

“We are at impasse in contract negotiations,” shared Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa McCooley. “The teachers are currently working under their old contract.”

According to McCooley, John Berenato, Assistant Superintendent of Schools has joined her in negotiating the contract. The NJEA has assigned a state representative to participate in the discussions with the local teachers’ union.

Both McCooley and Berenato termed the negotiations amicable to this point. The district has offered teachers a three percent increase

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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan View from underneath the bridge, also referred to as the Causeway Bridge.

By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – A “suspicious bag” found under the bridge connecting Long Beach Island to the mainland raised alarms just a couple of weeks ago. Stafford Township Police closed the bridge in both directions out of an abundance of caution.

Nearly two hours later, authorities deemed the bag safe and non-threatening. However, the incident left some clamoring for answers.

The Dorland J. Henderson Memorial Bridge

offers the only way in and out for vehicular or foot traffic to the island. Any destruction to the infrastructure would result in more than a little bit of inconvenience.

Stafford Township Police acts as the local law enforcement agency when it comes to jurisdiction of the structure over the Manahawkin Bay, often referred to as the Causeway Bridge.

The bridge itself is part of a state highway system,

September 15.

Richards leaves behind a legacy of providing good advice and help to people all over Ocean County and beyond. In 1977 she founded EPA Financial Services Corp based in Toms River with her husband Bob Richards.

Many people came to know her and her husband by listening to “Manag-

Honored By Town

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Radio Host Leaves Legacy Of Support And Expertise

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – If you had a question about your IRA, investment or just wanted to get a financial glimpse into the future, Jeanne Richards was just a phone call away on Saturday mornings.

She was well known as the host of a radio show but sadly, her voice has been silenced. She passed away on

Teenage Lacey Ninja Warrior

ing Your Money,” a radio talk show where the public was invited to call in to comment and ask questions about fi nancial matters. The show aired on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on WOBM-AM 1160 and 1310 and on 104.1FM. The Richards’ discussed a variety of (Radio - See Page 14)

–Photo By Bob Vosseller Lacey’s own American Ninja Warrior Ava Colasanti was given a proclamation by Mayor Peter Curatolo and the Township Committee during a recent meeting.

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Few towns have their own savage ninja warrior.

Lacey does, though.

Ava Colasanti competed in the game show

American Ninja Warrior during this season and became a local hero.

She was joined by her family during a Township Committee (Warrior - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 and the waters below are patrolled by both the New Jersey State Police and the United States Coast Guard. The Stafford Township Police Department does not have a marine unit of its own.

“If anything happened or the bridge had to be shut down for an extended period of time, we’d have to rely on our community partners,” said Stafford Township Police Captain James Vaughn. “In addition to the New Jersey State Police and Coast Guard, we work with the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department.”

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Continued From Page 1 meeting where she accepted a proclamation from the mayor. She was wearing her trademark pink T-shirt which sported her Ninja Warrior slogan of “Savage” on it that she wore during her competition (You can’t spell “Savage” without “Ava”).

Mayor Peter Curatolo said the township wanted to recognize the talent and hard work exemplified by Ava for her athletic ability and determination. The teenager endured hours of training for a competition that involves an obstacle course and various surprises that must be overcome with speed,

With health and safety top on the list of concerns, Vaughn also expanded on the partnership to include Hackensack Meridian. Helicopter landing zones designated throughout LBI provide access for medical emergencies.

In the unlikely event that the entire island needed to be evacuated without bridge access, the efforts would need to come by way of air and water.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy confirmed that his department is well prepared in case of the need for emergency assistance.

“We’ve done some drills about getting people out for medical emergencies,” said

Mastronardy. “We have a landing area and aviation for medical purposes.”

Mastronardy said that the federal government would likely step in to help if something catastrophic occurred to make the bridge inoperable for a considerable time period. He used the example of the 2007 Minneapolis bridge collapse to make his point. Authorities cited a design flaw in that particular accident, which resulted in 13 deaths.

“The Army Corps of Engineers quickly put up a temporary bridge when that happened,” Mastronardy shared. “I’ve also seen in other parts of the country where temporary ferry service is put in place.”

“I see the likelihood of needing any of that is likely very small,” continued Mastronardy. “I think the important thing to realize is that these new structures are strongly fortified.”

One of the problems with bridge failures in other locations continues to be problems with decaying infrastructures. The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project completed substantial rehabilitation to the trestle bridges in 2019.

Contingency plans for any potential bridge failure actually date back to the construction of the new bridge. They remain in place.

agility and intelligence.

Ava spent a lot of time at a Toms River-based training facility called Base Camp, “where she excelled in competition for three years and then joined the National Ninja League where she continued to excel and qualify for the world championship in February 2019,” the mayor said.

Ava continued to train five days a week at Base Camp and in her home garage that her father converted into a mini gym.

She was also a member of the Lacey High School Track Team and in July 2019 she joined a Ninja organization called Center Court Sports.

She competed against adults and despite an

injury and time off caused by the pandemic she was able to return to Center Court in September of 2020 and qualified for the National Ninja League and won five league championships. She joined a climbing gym in Brick Township last November and a month later submitted an application for American Ninja Warrior.

“Her attitude, drive and determination and hard work earned her national and state wide recognition,” the mayor said. She competed in the TV show’s 13th season during the summer and the 16-year-old qualified to the final round in August of this year. The teen did well but the mayor noted “she was knocked out by the jumping spider.”

Ava said after she received the proclamation, “thank you this really means a lot. I’m training hard and hope to do even better next year.”

Township Clerk/Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh asked what led her to become involved in the Ninja competition.

Ava replied that she watched the show when she was younger. “I told myself my fi rst day of base camp that I wanted to compete there so I trained super hard. It was awesome.”

The teen said that the cameras at the competition “definitely changed the dynamic.”

“We are all very proud of you,” the mayor said.

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Continued From Page 1 with the expectation that concessions would be made in return.

“We asked for one additional day that would bring teachers to 184 days for the year,” Berenato said. “The additional day would be used for professional development.”

The three percent increase would apply to this year and solely pertains to teacher contracts. Administrators and support staff perform their duties under up-to-date contracts.

At the school board’s most recent meeting, Nicholas K. Brown, School Business Administrator, read a statement into the record concerning contract negotiations.

Brown said that the Little Egg Harbor School District offers one of the highest starting salaries for teachers in Ocean County. The average teacher’s salary is $73,000 based on the terms of their existing contract.

“When the Association President says publicly at a board meeting, they want stability,” read Brown. “There are few things in the world more stable than a tenured teaching job in NJ.” The School Business Administrator also responded to a teacher who spoke at a previous board meeting and called it contradictory to praise the work of local educators without giving them a new contract. He asked if the union members were aware of the offer made by the district.

“Are you aware the board offered a one-

The Southern Ocean Times, September 25, 2021, Page 5 year deal with a very fair raise so that we could come back to this year focused only on getting our kids back?” Brown questioned. “That offer was dismissed within minutes.”

Other employees in the district accepted less than three percent raises for their contracts this year according to district leaders. Brown said that other workers in the public sector would “jump for joy” at a three percent increase annually.

Lawn signs with the words “Tell the Board that School Employees Need a Contract NOW” have begun showing up in the township.

In response to a request for comment, Jaclyn Finnigan, President of Little Egg Harbor Township Education Association released the following statement: “The Little Egg Harbor Township Education Association represents all certificated staff in the district. This includes teachers, nurses and guidance counselors.

The Association has its own negotiations committee, made up of teachers, which is chaired by Nora Maloney and Jim McGettigan. We work with NJEA consultants and/or Uniserv reps in an advisory capacity during our negotiation meetings as well as at the table with the Board of Education, however the negotiation committee makes all the decisions.

“In this round of negotiations, talks broke down when the Board presented an all-or-nothing deal to the Association that included major changes to time, duties and pay. These massive asks were extremely costly and the Board wanted all of it for

2.5%, which is much lower than the county average for a status quo contract. When the Association presented the amount of money that the Board proposal was worth, the district shut down talks, told us to take it or leave it and decided it best to file for impasse through PERC. We agreed that it would be best to work with a PERC-appointed third party neutral to work toward a fair contract and signed the jointly filed letter of Impasse.

“At this point the LEHTEA has been working under an expired contract since July 1, 2021. The LEHTEA negotiations team has extended an invitation to continue talks with the Board of Education’s team prior to our second mediation session slated for October 6, 2021. We hope the Board is prepared to enter into talks and offer

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our educators, who have worked so hard through what is arguably the worst year in education EVER, a fair contract,” the statement concluded.

“It’s my opinion that the representative from the NJEA is discouraging an amicable negotiation,” said McCooley. “We want to settle with the teachers; we appreciate them.

We also need to have a fair negotiation.”

However, that’s not how Finnegan sees it at all. She denies that the NJEA has dissuaded the contract dispute from coming to a successful conclusion.

“We are hopeful that the district will arrive to mediation with a fair proposal,” Finnegan said. “We hope that we will not have to consider work actions of any kind, but we will be prepared to do so if necessary.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Soon It Will Be The Spookiest Season Of All It’s getting dark out sooner. Pumpkin spice is being sprinkled on everything.

Soon, those scary people will be coming door to door…I’m not talking about Trick or Treaters…

Look out! Here come the politicians!

The election is November 2, so that means all of October you’ll be seeing some truly scary sights. You’ve probably already started getting things in your mail.

These won’t be tales of Dracula or Frankenstein.

The politicians will be telling you about boogeymen closer to home. They’ll terrorize you with tales like “The Day The School System Failed Our Children,” and “Salem’s Lot Of New Homes Bringing 1,000 Cars To Clog Up Roads.”

But everyone wants a happy ending to their horror stories. They want the final girl left alive to beat Jason Voorhees or Freddy Krueger and then the credits roll.

The politicians will tell you that they are the hero of the horror story. Only they can f ight against the governor (but they are lying because no one can). Only they can save the children (oh, won’t someone think of the children?!). Only they can lower taxes (let’s see your plan up front, then, pal).

Why is it that politicians like inspiring more fear than a Stephen King story?

Because fear works. Fear gets you out of your seat and into polling booths.

Fear taps into your fight or flight response deep in your brain. It’s a primal response, honed by centuries of evolution – we fight against what we fear, or we flee from those who represent it.

So be careful when you’re online, or looking through your mail, because politicians are sending you little tiny horror stories.

Except, instead of a movie where you know it’s all make-believe, it’s very official looking and it makes it seem real.

Now, to be fair, there are plenty of real problems.

But these problems need thoughtful answers, and are often more difficult to solve than a simple slogan would have you believe.

Remember when you were little, and your parents wouldn’t let you watch something scary close to bedtime? Well, that idea is still a pretty good one. Be careful what kind of content you are consuming online.

Fear-mongering spreads like wildfire on Facebook, and it’s easy to get caught up in it.

So the next time a politician asks “You wanna see something really scary?” tell them “really scary? No. I’ll take fun scary instead” and then go watch one of the “Halloween” movies.

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Letters To The Editor Apology For Schools Spreading COVID Editor’s note: This letter is in response to Toms River Schools making masks optional in non-air conditioned areas during the first week of school due to heat.

The letter writer declined to have their name made public.

I’m forwarding this note all parents received this week from Toms River Regional Schools to help our area benefit and take advantage of this new school year.

So, Hospitals: sorry, but please see if you can get more ventilators ready. Maybe set up some overtime, too? Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your skills.

Senior Citizens: sorry, but please get your wills in order and wrap up anything you had planned, lingering bucket list items, final goodbyes, etc. Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your lives.

Local and State Politicians: sorry, but please see about 2022 budget updates that include more funding for closed businesses, lost tourism, lower tax base. Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your efforts.

Area Businesses: sorry, but please prepare to switch back to all-delivery, eat outside, curbside pickup, and employee furloughs. Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools doesn’t value your livelihoods.

Funeral Homes: well!

Here’s a change! Get ready and stock up, maybe get a jump on some childsize models, get the oil changed in the fleet! Cause, see, Toms River Regional Schools DEFINITELY LOVES YOU! But hey, at least everyone will see our students’ smiles!

We’ve got school spirit, yes we do!

We’ve got school spirit, how ‘bout you?

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Biden Should Push For Voting Laws Biden has a choice to make: Does he want to establish his legacy as a president who fought for voting rights, or not?

In order to be remembered as a president who fought for voting rights, Biden must do more than ask the Senate to pass voting rights legislation.

He knows as well as we do that bills like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act won’t make it through the Senate unless we abolish the filibuster.

Biden must publicly and unequivocally support abolishing the filibuster to clear the way for these crucial reforms. It’s time for Biden to be the leader he promised to be and call on the Senate to end the filibuster and protect our right to vote.

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Nature Rules The World Is Nature the ultimate authority - as many scientists and naturalists, such as Neil DeGrasse Tyson and David Attenborough contend - or is man’s deities the supreme and final authority when it comes to the natural world?

I have always believed that in Nature, there are neither rewards nor punishments – there are consequences. In other words, that men and women suffer and enjoy according to conditions. As one naturalist once put it: “…the sun shines without love and lightning strikes without hate, hitting both the pious and pervert alike.”

That is to say, it’s just as apt to strike the good man as the bad man. Just as I believe that a ship loaded with pirates is just as likely to ride out the storm as one crowded with missionaries.

“We know if we know anything,” as another naturalist opined: “Nature neither weeps nor rejoices.

She produces man without purpose and obliterates him without regret. Poison and nutrition, pain and joy, life and death, smiles and tears are alike to her. She makes no distinction between the beneficial and the hurtful.”

We know from just watching the Weather Channel, that both church and brothel fall alike before the deluge; know that earthquakes are just as liable to swallow virtue as to swallow vice; know that counting beads has not stopped the tornado; know that the rushing lava pauses not for bended knee – we know it.

From my perspective, at least, the earth will continue to revolve on its axis, the sun will rise and set, the rain will fall, the seasons will change according to their accustomed time,

and Nature will pursue her course without the slightest reference to the wishes of mankind or his gods.

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Lakehurst Mayor Endorses Arace Team For Manchester Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins announced his endorsement of the Arace Team for Manchester. Robbins has served as Mayor of Lakehurst for nearly a decade, raised his family with his wife, Eileen, and has been a friend to the Manchester community.

“Rob and Joe (Hankins) are down to earth, hard-working guys who care about Manchester and its residents,” said Robbins. “I know working alongside these two will continue a great relationship between our two towns, I have full confidence in them,” he added.

Robbins is endorsing the Arace Team because they’ve demonstrated their dedication to the town and was impressed by Rob’s problem-solving approach as well as Joe’s background as a leader in the Manchester Police Department and as a volunteer fireman.

“Joe and I are grateful for Mayor Robbins’s support, it’s so important that Manchester and Lakehurst work together considering our shared services and proximity” said mayoral candidate Rob Arace.

Rob and Joe are honored to have Robbins’s support and look forward to working with the Lakehurst team in the coming months.

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

Bill Would Protect Senior Communities Against COVID lawsuits CAPITOL COMMENTS

January 1, 2022.

The 9th District Legislative Delegation issued the following statement: “A large segment of our 9th Legislative District constituency is comprised Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman of seniors living in senior Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove communities. For that reason, our Delegation strongTRENTON – Senator Christopher Con- ly supported the law to protect senior nors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and As- community homeowner associations from semblywoman DiAnne Gove are drafting COVID-related lawsuits. While the legislegislation to prevent the expiration of legal lation was being debated, our Delegation immunity for senior communities from provided legislative updates to thousands COVID-related lawsuits. Under current of constituents who had taken an active law enacted on June 30 of this year, senior interest in the issue. We did so with the communities and other planned real estate understanding that many seniors wanted developments would lose their legal im- to return to a sense of normalcy, which munity from COVID-related lawsuits on meant having the ability to use communi-

ty facilities, such as clubhouses and pools.

“As it would seem that COVID will remain a serious public health concern for longer than expected, we have been contacted by constituents who are concerned that the COVID legal immunity law expires at the start of the new year.

Some constituents have informed us that their communities had only recently reopened their facilities. Yet, they face the somber prospect of possibly closing their facilities, once again, for no other reason than fear of potentially costly and baseless lawsuits, even with comprehensive precautions in place to prevent spread of the disease.

“Given the circumstances, our Delegation’s position is that COVID legal immunity for senior communities should stand

indefi nitely, without expiring, so as not to disrupt the lives of impacted seniors. To that end, our Delegation will introduce legislation to eliminate the expiration date of the law and preserve its legal protections once the Legislature reconvenes.

“The issue of legal immunity for senior communities has already been debated comprehensively by the Legislature.

Preserving this legal immunity is a reasonable proposal when considering the factors in play, including the quality of life for impacted seniors. If we want to do what is right for senior communities, then advancing our legislation by the end of the year should not be an issue, provided the majority party legislative leadership which controls the Legislature’s agenda, is ready to act in time.”

All Child Care Center Workers To Be Vaccinated Or Tested Regularly From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TR ENTON – Gover nor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 264, requir ing all child care center personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1 or be subject to COVID-19 testing at minimum one to two times per week. Additionally, ef-

fective September 24, and in accordance with CDC r e c om me nd at ion s , t he Order also clarifies that all employees, visitors, st udent s, a nd ch ild ren aged two and over must wear facemasks indoors, with limited exceptions. These requirements will strengthen protections against COVID-19 to children in these settings who are all under 12 years old and not yet eligible for vaccination.

“We know there are already many child care providers who are doing their ut-

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most to protect the children in their care, their employees, and their communities – and we thank them,” said Governor Murphy. “This order ensures that everyone is abiding by the same strong standards to protect those who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, so that we can continue to offer safe, in-person learning environments for children of all ages.”

For purposes of Executive Order No. 264, child care settings include any facility defined as a child care center pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:5B-3.

For purposes of Executive Order No. 264, child care personnel include: All individuals employed by the covered setting, both full- and part-time, including, but not limited to, administrators, teachers, individuals providing food, custodial, and administrative support services, contractors, providers, and any other individuals performing work in covered settings whose job duties require them to make regular visits to such covered settings, including volunteers.

Covered workers do not include individuals who visit the covered setting only to provide one-time or limited-duration repairs, services, or construction.

All child care centers will have until November 1, 2021 to come into full compliance with the vaccine or testing requirement. At that time, if a worker has not submitted proof that they are

fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the worker will be required to submit to a minimum once to twice weekly testing.

Regardless of whether the setting is providing workers with on-site access to testing or requiring workers to submit proof of a COVID-19 test, both antigen and molecular tests will be acceptable to fulfill the requirements of the Order.

Workers are considered “fully vaccinated” for COVID-19 two weeks or more after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks or more after they have received a single-dose vaccine. Individuals will only be considered fully vaccinated when they have received a COVID-19 vaccine that is currently authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization, or that are approved for use by the same.

Workers for whom vaccination status is unknown or who have not provided sufficient proof of document, must be considered unvaccinated for purposes of this Order.

This Order will not impact a child care center’s ability to impose more stringent vaccination or testing requirements on workers, including any requirement for more frequent testing, for testing of both vaccinated and unvaccinated staff, and for mandatory vaccinations without a testing alternative.

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

Stafford Recreation Garden Club Resumes Meetings

–Photo courtesy Stafford Recreation STAFFORD – On September 8, members of the Stafford Recreation Garden Club resumed their monthly meetings after the summer break.

They visited the Stafford Township Community Garden at Manahawkin Lake. This garden benefits the community as well as the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean County.

Garden gurus Dennis and Adele gave a tour of the garden, took questions from members and gave some tips and tricks for

growing everything from sunflowers to corn and of course Jersey tomatoes! Members were then treated to a visit to Rita’s to cool down afterwards.

Their next meeting is October 6 at 11 a.m. They will be planting mums in Manahawkin Lake Park for the fall.

For more information of the garden club or any of Stafford Township’s three community gardens, visit staffordnj. gov/229/Garden-Club or staffordnj.gov/485/ Community-Gardens.

October Events At The Barnegat Library

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Library has announced the following events for the month of October.

Mondays Movies: 1 p.m. on October 4, 11 and 18. Drop in. Please call for movie information.

Book Café: October 5, 7 p.m. Come share your new favorite read, and hear from fellow book lovers. New members welcome.

Teen Anime Club: October 6, 7 p.m.

Enjoy all things manga and anime. Drop in, ages 12 to 18.

Teen Drop-in Gaming: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. All types of games. From Video to Board. Ages 12 to 18.

Octopus Day: October 6 at 7 p.m. Celebrate this intelligent ocean creature by making a replica and getting ready for October 8. Ages 12 to 18.

EWE Knit and Crochet: 1 p.m., October 9, 14, 23, 28. Drop in with your own supplies.

Friends of the Library Meeting: October 12, 12:30 p.m. Come join the friends and support the Barnegat branch.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB): October 13, 7 p.m. Grades 7 through 12.

Poetry Writers Group: October 20, 7 p.m. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers.

Family Movie Night: October 21, 6 p.m.

The Book of Life (PG) 95 min. Drop in.

Adult Writers Group: October 27, 7 p.m.

Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers. Drop in.

Call 609-698-3331 or go online at theoceancountylibrary.org to register for all programs that read REG, and for movie information.

Barnegat Bay Restaurant Week Announced

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Township Recreation have partnered with Lacey Township Recreation to host Barnegat Bay Restaurant week from October

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–Photo courtesy Manahawkin Elks Pictured L-R: Aiden, Kayla, Sue Sharkey (Founder), Lauren, and Jessie MANAHAWKIN – Manahawkin Lodge donated $ 2500, funded by a Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation to the Compassion Café. Compassion Café is located in Southern Ocean County and provides meaningful employment and

job training for adolescents and adults with disabilities.

In the past the Manahawkin Elks has used the Gratitude Grant to host holiday parties & events for the special needs community.

39th Annual Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show

TUCKERTON – The 39th Annual “Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show” will be held live, in-person, on September 25 & 26 at Stanley “TIP” Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton.

Below are a few links that you’ll want to check whether you’re competing or just stopping by. There are many contests throughout both days, lots of demos etc., food tents and

displays. Come see the past and present of our Barnegat Bay. 2021 Decoy Show Booklet: bit.ly/2021 DecoyShowBooklet 2021 Decoy Registration “Community Center”: bit.ly/3eZ5ybC 2021 Decoy Registration “Park”: bit.ly/ 3tYvpEX 2021 Decoy Show rules: bit.ly/33UPNwg

Police Warn Residents About Car Thefts

STAFFORD – The Stafford Police Department is warned residents that vehicles thefts are still occurring in the area. Don’t be an easy target! Before you turn in for the night be sure to lock up and do your 9 p.m. Routine: • Secure your valuables

• Lock up your vehicle • Garage door shut • Lock your doors & windows • Exterior lights on Report any suspicious activity by calling 911, or for non-emergencies, contact the dispatch center at 609-597-8581.

“Lacey Through Your Lens” Photography Contest

LACEY – The Lacey 150 Anniversary Committee is hosting a photography contest! The “Lacey Through Your Lens” contest will be accepting submissions up until December 10 and winners will be announced on December 31. You can have up to five submissions under the different

categories: From Above; On the Horizon; Wild Life: from Sea to Woods and The Backyards In Between; Live It; Love it; Be Part Of It. The contest is open to all ages. Submit your photos using this link: forms.gle/oKiot4ESu33EqaTm8.

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Officers And Students Participate In 9/11 Hero’s Run “Shadow Event” 5K

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–Photo courtesy Stafford Police STAFFORD – On September 11, members of the Stafford Township Police Department and the Southern Regional Wrestling Team participated in the 9/11 Hero’s Run “Shadow Event” 5K at police

headquarters. It was held in support of the Travis Manion Foundation. A special thanks to TJ Collins, Coach Dan Roy, and SRO Joe Stanziano for putting this together! “If not me, then who.”

Southern Ocean Chamber Host September Innovative Meeting

MANAHAWKIN – At the Mainland Holiday Inn on September 15, the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce held their September Innovative and Caffeinate meeting to celebrate Small Business Week.

Beautiful morning for breakfast, networking and presentations by Sheryl Paynter, Lead Lender Specialist, Small Business Administration; Dr. Brian Tyrrell, Stockton University; Davon McCurry, Orsted Deputy Head of Government and Market Affairs, the Ocean County Health Dept. and Commissioner Joseph Vicari.

–Photo courtesy Southern Ocean Chamber

Family Promise Charity Golf Outing

SOUTHERN OCEAN – Come out for a day of golf on a beautiful course, lunch, dinner, live music, domestic drafts, a supersized 50/50, and silent auction to benefit Family Promise of Southern Ocean County.

The Golf Outing will be held at Blue Heron Pines Golf Club on September 20.

This promises to be a fun event that is sure to sell out quickly!

Cost is $250 per golfer and it includes:

golf, golf cart, lunch, dinner, domestic drafts, hole in one contest, and swag bag.

Enjoy live music during Happy Hour to celebrate your golf game. Supersized 50/50 tickets for a prize of up to $12,500 will be for sale during event along with a Silent Auction held during dinner reception.

For questions or inquires email heather@ familypromisesoc.org or call 609-994-3317.

Tickets can be purchased at birdease.com/ Familypromisesoc.

Check out Dr. Izzy’s Sound News on Page 16

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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – The Township Committee noted that September is Hunger Action Month.

In reading the proclamation, Mayor Peter Curatolo said, “the unemployment level is the highest it has ever been in the state and the poverty level for a family of four is at $25,926 and 9.6 percent live at that level.”

He noted that food banks were serving around 215,000 people including 75,000 children in Ocean and Monmouth counties since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the pandemic one in every six

people in Monmouth or Ocean counties received emergency food from Fulfill (formerly known as the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean counties) and their network of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and community organizations.

Fulfill representative Joe Kroeze thanked the mayor for the proclamation. “Hunger still exists and we are trying to combat that and we expect a spike this fall. We are trying to do everything we can. If there is anything you need from us, please let us know. We are here to help.”

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By Bob Vosseller BEACH HAVEN – Thanks to a joint effort between members of the Coast Guard and the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Department six boaters were rescued on September 19.

Their 30-foot pleasure craft struck a fixed aid to navigation in the vicinity of Ham Island, according to authorities. Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Command Center received a call from a good Samaritan at 12:18 a.m., stating he overheard a large crash and several calls for help in the vicinity of Ham Island.

Coast Guard Station Beach Haven launched a 29-foot Response Boat-Small boat crew at 12:20 a.m. to the scene.

That effort was accompanied by an MH-

65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Atlantic City, and a jet ski crew from Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Department.

Beach Haven Police Department shore crews were also launched.

Once the boat crew were on scene and the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Department jet ski crews were able to successfully rescue all six boaters from the water. They had all sustained several injuries from the crash.

The boaters were safely taken back to shore where local emergency medical services personnel transported them to various local hospitals.

Sector Delaware Bay issued a safety marine information broadcast to mariners to be aware of potential debris in the area from the crash.

“The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Vol. Fire Department will be holding their “The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run on September 26. Registration is 9 to 11 a.m. at the Forked River Fire House located at 127 Oak Street.

This is an 80+ mile Poker Run across the Pine Barrens and finishing up at the Forked

River Fire house for a BBQ. Fees are $20 for rider and $10 for passenger. BBQ included with ticket.

There will be trophies, door prizes, vendors, live band and t-shirts for sale.

To be a sponsor for the event, call Jerry Hayes at 732-598-9414 of the Forked River Fire House at 609-693-2181.

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Humane Society Pets Available For Good Homes

By Chris Lundy LACEY – These two guinea pigs live at the Associated Humane Society shelter at the Popcorn Park Zoo. Call 609-693-1900 or email: office@ahsppz.org for an adoption application.

“Rico and Suave are two of the sweetest little guinea pigs! The boys are around two years old and they came to us when their owner became ill and was unable to care for them any longer. Rico (black and

brown) and Suave (orange and white) are a little nervous when they meet someone new but once they’ve had a minute to check you out and settle down, they’re just as sweet as can be. They’re curious and outgoing, and friendly too. They both enjoy getting attention and scooting around to check things out. They’re very close with one another so they’ll need a home where they can stay together forever.”

-Photo courtesy AHS

CARES Act Can Fund Rent Payments

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A county representative came to the most recent meeting of the Township Committee to inform the public that CARES Act funding can be used to pay back rent under some circumstances.

Civil Division Manager for the Ocean County vicinage of the New Jersey Supreme Court Stephanie Hudson discussed the CARES Act emergency rental assistance program with the governing body and the public. She said the program allows for $26,610 in back rent and three months going forward.

“That money goes directly to the landlord and the application is digital,” Hudson said.

She noted a representative of the program is available to speak with at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

“You can also contact our department at 732- 504-7000 ext. 3460 or stop by 118 Washington Street in Toms River and we can give you all the information that you need,” she added.

Township Clerk and Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh asked if this was a joint application between a landlord and tenant.

Flu Vaccine Clinic To Be Held

LACEY – The Lacey Elks Lodge, located at 900 Beach Blvd. in Forked River, will be hosting a Flu Vaccine Clinic on October 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Bring your prescription, medical insurance and Medicare card. They will also be providing COVID-19 vaccines for those interested (J&J, Pfizer or Moderna).

Survivors Of Suicide Loss Support Group

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, has monthly meetings the 2nd Sat. of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. at 1 p.m. For complete info, visit facebook.com/ForeverNRHearts.

“Yes, but if there is no cooperation between the two, the program would try to get that money. As of right now there is no deadline for applications,” Hudson added.

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Continued From Page 1 financial topics, such as current economic conditions and events, and upcoming market changes. Jeanne expanded on what the radio program was all about. She once said, “we take callers and answer questions.

Most of the time we accentuate community service - not necessarily what we do.”

“We’ll have guests like senior services, Medicare reps, the Prosecutor’s Office, the mayor, some authors, anything that would help the senior in different areas of their life,” she said in a prior interview with JerseyShoreOnline.com.

Along with being the voice and heart of the radio show for over 28 years, she was married to the love of her life, Bob Richards, for nearly 55 years. Jeanne was very proud of that.

Their daughter Heather Richards Barone is part of the business as an advisor and she currently runs the firm that her parents developed. She remarked that for more than 48 years her mother had been “my biggest cheerleader, my biggest supporter, and the person who has made me into the strong

and determined woman and mother that I am today.”

“With my father and me by her side, this morning Jeanne Waldron Richards transitioned from being our biggest supporter and source of love and laughter here on earth to our angel in heaven,” Barone said when making the announcement.

She added that her mother adored all their clients and radio listeners. “We also wanted you to know how much we both appreciate the support you have shown our family over the last few weeks and days.”

Bridget Clark Maillard, who worked with her at EPA, told JerseyShoreOnline.com that Jeanne “had a very interesting life. She was a very, very loving woman so it is so sad to see her pass.”

According to the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home Obituary, she is survived by her husband Robert Richards Sr.; daughter Heather Richards Barone and her husband Anthony; son Robert Richards Jr. and daughter in law Hilary Nizamoff; three grandchildren, Michael Robert Barone, Thomas Robert Richards, and Anthony James Barone; sisters Bonnie Shields, Betsy Mascaro, and Barbara Ur.

Fall Craft Fair October 16

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary is now accepting vendors for their Fall Craft Fair. There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, activities and more.

All the important details you need to know will be posted on their website. Visit squad38. com/auxiliary-craft-fair for more information. The Auxiliary can also be reached via email at auxcraftfair@gmail.com.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter

As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season.

1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue.

2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate.

3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty.

4 New Tech Once your devices are more than four years old, we recommend checking

whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t.

5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids.

Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires.

Has it been a while since we last saw you?

We miss you! Make the most of your winter festivities by scheduling an appointment with our caring team today.

Call today to schedule your appointment. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit our website at www.gardenstatehearing. com.

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

How To Manage Hypertension With Modern Treatments

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Being sedentary will raise your blood pressure. Researchers evaluated 28 older women with hypertension and made them exercise. They compared the results to 17 other women who maintained their normal (sedentary) lifestyle and did not exercise.

They had them exercising routinely for nine months and their blood pressure numbers improved. Then they had them rest without any kind of training, and their markers all went to pot! Essentially, exercise helped to reduce both systolic and diastolic pressures, as well as resting heart rate but after sitting around, there were no longer any benefits.

It’s not like we had to have a study to know this, but the topic of maintaining healthy blood pressure reminded me of another story I want to share with you today.

A new acquaintance of mine mentioned he was taking atenolol pills for his blood pressure (and only that), and it concerned me because prescribers today should already know that the drug is not super useful for this purpose! There was a study a long time ago in the Lancet in 2004 which caused the drug to fall from grace. It didn’t appear to work much better than placebo so doctors started using other medications to manage hypertension.

Regardless, there are 3,788,125 people still taking the medication in the U.S. and over 18 million prescriptions were written for it in 2019. Since it’s not too useful for high blood pressure, maybe you are taking it for an off-label indication such as

migraine or anxiety? The drug may also used to relieve chest pain (angina) and help with essential tremors.

Some research indicates that if atenolol is used in combination with another medication for hypertension, then it’s beneficial.

More modern treatments include ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors like enalapril, and even better, the ARB drugs such as candesartan. There is the category of Calcium Channel Blockers too, drugs such as amlodipine, or nifidepine and these are considered modern treatments.

Doctors sometimes use diuretics to reduce fluid volume in the body and these work via your kidneys. There are many agents today, and your doctor selects the best drug for you based upon your specific medical problem, age, kidney/heart function and even your race.

Atenolol (and also propranolol) belong to the larger category of beta blockers.

These drugs may increase potassium levels and reduce CoQ10 levels. They may also reduce melatonin, your sleep hormone. If you would like to read my longer article on this, I can email it to you if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

In the meantime, Make sure you are working with a qualified professional to make appropriate changes to your diet, lifestyle and medication regimen. Blood pressure elevations do not happen overnight, they are the symptom of another disease so please do not ignore the warning signs of headache, nose bleeds, fatigue and edema.

(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) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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TOMS RIVER – September is Suicide Prevention Month. The health and mental health of the nation’s veterans and fi rst responders should be the highest priority. Three local combat veterans who are also members of Ocean County Law Enforcement - Agent Ruben Gomez of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit, Officer Dan Dowe of the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office and Officer John Roth of the Jackson Township Police Department are committed to helping veterans and first responders reconnect to life after military service or a crisis.

These three gentlemen serve on the board of RECALIBRATE, an Ocean County based group of veterans that came together to help other veterans foster a social connection for disconnected veterans and first responders. RECALIBRATE concen-

trates on wellness activities such as fitness, surfing, yoga, and peer recovery meetings.

RECALIBRATE offers the opportunity for veterans and fi rst responders to reach out and connect with like-minded veterans who have shared the same experiences, knowing that starting a conversation with someone is often the fi rst step in preventing a suicide.

RECALIBRATE holds a veteran peer group meeting the 3rd Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Toms River VFW Hall located at 210 Courthouse Lane in Toms River, fi rst responders are welcome. You can reach RECALIBRATE through their social media or by email at info@recalibrateusa.org.

If you are a veteran or know a veteran who may be in in crisis, call the veterans crisis line at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. In 1998, the State of New Jersey passed the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for you or your family’s medical expenses regardless of fault and less rights to recovery of monetary damages from reckless drivers who cause collisions.

Protect yourself! Make sure you have purchased a Standard Policy and not a Basic policy. Make certain that you purchase your Standard Policy with no less than $250,000.000 in medical benefits. Most people who elect a lower amount of medical expense benefits, only to save literally a few dollars, find themselves unable to afford necessary medical treatment because they have already exhausted their medical coverage. Medical treatment is expensive and don’t let any automobile insurance company tell you otherwise. Think about it. If an automobile insurance company sells you $15,000.00 in medical expense benefits (as opposed to the standard $250,000.00) they may lose somewhere between $20.00 and $45.00 in premiums but they have just saved themselves from having to pay up to $250,000.00 in medical expense benefits god forbid you or a member of your family is/are injured in an automobile collision, regardless of fault.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Springsteen And Mellencamp Spotted In ‘Small Town’ On Jersey Shore

–Photo courtesy Susan Fimiani Toms River resident Susan Fimiani joins singers Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp during a chance encounter on Bridge Avenue in Bay Head recently.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – She was just looking for some sea glass on the beach of Bay Head but what Susan Fimiani found was a chance in a lifetime.

The Toms River resident had a rare double-rock star sighting of Freehold native Bruce Springsteen, who is often seen around Ocean and Monmouth counties, who was hanging out with midwestern music icon John Mellencamp.

She told JerseyShoreOnline.com that she couldn’t believe her eyes at fi rst when she spotted them both on Bridge Avenue.

She said hi to them both and got a photo with them.

“I had to be in Brick and after that I went to Point Pleasant to look for sea glass and I didn’t fi nd any so I went to Bay Head. I didn’t end up fi nding any in Bay Head but you don’t know unless you go. I came off the beach and got in my car,” Fimiani said.

She added, “I went down East Avenue and turned right onto Bridge Avenue and I see this guy talking to another guy and I say, oh my God that is Bruce Springsteen.”

“I pull over and I knew he’d been spotted otherwise I wouldn’t have recognized him because you have this picture in your head as to what these people look like, so when they don’t look like that anymore and none of us look like we did in our 20s,” the 51-year-old businesswoman said.

She pulled over and The Boss is still talking to a third man on the street who it turns out she knew but that was a whole other story.

“I pulled over toward the other guy who has a full head of gray hair and looks a little like Jon Bon Jovi but he’s not, and I say to him, “hey it must be really interesting to walk down the street with…holy crap you’re John Mellencamp,” she remarked.

“It was really funny and he said, ‘yeah’ and at this point Bruce had walked over

and I got out of the car and I talked with them a little bit. I told them I was a big fan and it was great to meet both of you and I can’t believe I’m meeting you on the side of a road in Bay Head and can I take a picture. We took the picture and they said thank you and that was pretty much it,” she said.

Fimiani said, “I wish I had said could I comb my hair really quick (before the photo was taken) but I didn’t want to intrude.”

She didn’t think to ask why the two singers happened to be together in Bay Head.

“It is still mind boggling so I didn’t think to ask, ‘why are you guys hanging out?’

I heard a couple things; Bruce’s birthday was coming up and maybe they were there for that. Maybe they were collaborating.

There was a rumor that they were going to possibly go on stage for the See Hear Now Festival. I don’t know.”

It could be that Mellencamp was returning the favor to Springsteen having visited him in Indiana earlier this year to record material for an upcoming Mellencamp record. Both singers are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Fimiani has met celebrities before when she and her parents moved to Florida in 1988. “Living there I met a hand full of celebrities. I met Dom DeLuise, Bert Reynolds, Paul Newman but they were celebrities coming into the restaurant I worked in and Dom DeLuise at the movies. It was known that celebrities came in so you kind of knew it.”

“When you live in New Jersey running into Bruce is almost a rite of passage.

You have a really good chance of it happening but to meet him on the street with John Mellencamp that was absolutely crazy to me,” she added. Springsteen, who lives in Colts Neck, and Mellencamp, a native of Indiana, were walking toward the beach.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seaport Society Makes Waves At Huddy Park

By Sydney Kennedy TOMS RIVER – Pirates paraded through Huddy Park last weekend to walk a fellow seafarer off the plank and into the Toms River. Though not before they merrily auctioned off his personal effects for small sums of the British currency quid.

The plank that the humiliated pirate was ushered off of was not a permanent fixture on Luker Bridge, but a hallmark of the Toms River Seaport Society’s Summer Festival.

The festival was the Seaport Society’s reentry into Toms River community events, which have only just resumed at an almost

pre-pandemic pace this summer.

“This is our forty-fifth year,” Scott Johnston said. “And actually, I guess, forty-fourth,” he amended. Event co-chairs Johnston and George Corbeels, like many local event organizers, have been missing the joys of their summer tradition since 2019. Now, they will look to the summer of 2022 to celebrate 45 years of summer festivals.

Admission to the event was free of charge.

Instead, the Seaport Society hoped to spark attendees’ interest in their organization and museum. They also aimed to increase mem-

bership at the Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum, which is dedicated to preserving local maritime history, specifically in the Toms River and Barnegat Bay areas. This year’s event also marked the summer festival’s evolution from featuring only wooden boats to hosting wooden boats and vintage fiberglass boats.

“If we don’t have it,” Johnston said of the annual festival, “probably half of Toms River wouldn’t know we exist.”

The family-friendly event featured a workstation for children to build their own boats and sail them in a nearby pool. An

abundance of boats, some for sale, were on display. The Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey was raffling off a Mustang.

Maritime antiques and other goods were available for purchase from the Seaport Society.

Attendees also enjoyed food trucks and patronized and connected with local artisans, businesses and organizations.

Of course, the Valhalla Pirates provided entertainment.

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35 He hit his 600th homer exactly three years after his 500th 36 Medical suffix 40 Caesar’s next-to-

last words 44 “Take a hike!”

47 Intro suggesting uncertainty 51 Way off 52 Be decided by 53 Sot’s woe 54 Caesar’s last day, e.g.

56 __ act 57 Summers in Bordeaux 59 Pre-road trip detail ... and a hint to what certain parts of three long answers were doing as you solved them 64 Make certain 65 Island in Micronesia 66 Big name in digital imaging 67 Jovial 68 Modern address letters 69 “Got it” Down 1 DOJ bureau

2 Shipwreck site 3 “Want to know the culprit? I’ll tell you!”

4 Many an MIT alum 5 Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible __” 6 “Livin’ Thing” rock gp.

7 Cold dessert 8 Stick on 9 Central dividing point 10 Here, in Ju‡rez 11 Albanian money 12 Tristan’s love 13 Filmmaker with a distinctive style 17 One before a king?

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Downtown Dance Academy: Newest Addition To Ocean County Mall

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Downtown Dance Academy will be opening at the Ocean County Mall’s New Lifestyle Center this month.

The Ocean County Mall announced that the studio’s relocation will take place this fall, their new home being between the Ulta and HomeSense.

Downtown Dance Academy prides themselves in their commitment to making every child feel special while teaching the art of dance, fitness, self-esteem and the joy of

movement. The Toms River based studio offers various classes on styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Acro and more.

In addition to Downtown Dance Academy, the Ocean County Mall has announced two other stores and services opening soon: a Windsor Fashions store that sells women’s clothing and fashion accessories; and a Sola Salons which offers turnkey, move in ready salon studios and services.

For a full list of stores, visit simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall.

September Barnegat Bay Book Club

TOMS RIVER – Looking for a fall read?

Join Save Barnegat Bay for the September installment of the Barnegat Bay Book Club!

The club will be meeting on September 27 at 6 p.m. for a book discussion of “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer via

Zoom. Then on September 30 at 12:30 p.m. there will be an author talk through NYU Reads.

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Continued From Page 21 about water safety, sign up for boating safety classes and more.

“We’re glad to be back,” Division Commander Terry Bearce said.

Also among the vendors were longtime hobbyists like Heinz Ricken, Club Director of the Scale Ship Modeler’s Association of North America. Ricken displayed several sleek, meticulously crafted scale ships.

“It’s good to see people,” Ricken, who has been building scale ships for more than 50 years, said.

Arthur Strock brought his favorite boat that he’s recently built to the festival. Strock

The Southern Ocean Times, September 25, 2021, Page 25 mirrored a tried-and-true English design for the polished wooden sailboat on display.

The design, Strock said, was originally done by renowned boat and canoe designer Percy Blandford. Strock has been building boats since he was 28 years old. “And now I’m 81,” he said.

Anyone can become a member to the Seaport Society and Maritime Museum.

The Seaport Society also accepts volunteers and donations. To learn more, visit their website at tomsriverseaport.org or call 732-349-9209. The Maritime Museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The museum is located at 78 East Water Street, Toms River, New Jersey.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE OCPO Honors Members During Suicide Prevention Week

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER – In honor of Suicide Prevention Week, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office (OCPO) had a table in their lobby with two candles as a tribute to two members of the OCPO family that they have lost to suicide.

If you are struggling with thoughts of sui-

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Create Your Own Walking Stick

TOMS RIVER – Hiking season is here, and what better way to kick it off than to make your very own personalized walking stick? Join the Ocean County Parks & Recreation for an afternoon with Brad Koller, who will teach us how to handcraft a beautiful walking stick. Wood, tools, gloves, and aprons will be provided and sanitized.

Please wear a mask.

The event will take place on October 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cooper Environmen-

tal Center at Cattus Island County Park.

Bring exact cash or check payable to instructor Brad Koller for $30. Event open for ages 11 and up. Children age 11 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather. FEE: $5 per person registration fee. Link to the Registration Form: bit. ly/39dKVn7.

For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org or call Ocean County Parks at 732-506-9090.

Annual ‘More Than Pink Walk’ Fundraiser On October 3

JACKSON – Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced that its signature fundraising event, in New Jersey, will be held in-person once again, after being held virtually last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual ‘More Than Pink Walk’ fundraising event will be held October 3

at Six Flags Great Adventure. The local event brings together a community of hope and compassion to raise funds to save lives from breast cancer. Funds raised support Komen’s advocacy, research investments and support of people facing breast cancer today, ensuring everyone can get the care they need to live.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 25 - OCT 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Find common ground. You and a loved one may be at odds over how to spend money this week.

The simplest solution is to respect each other’s views and find something that benefits you both.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Evidence of someone’s love and affection can brighten your day. The only way to get past roadblocks in the week ahead is to roll up your sleeves and show greater initiative on the job.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make a relationship more harmonious by being sincere and truthful. Share your wisdom with children or forgive someone who has crossed the line.

Incorporate visionary ideas into your work in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Frank discussions with family and friends may offer useful insights into business relationships or your career direction. Listen carefully to sound advice as the week unfolds and focus on making profitable transactions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go with your first instinct when faced with tough financial decisions. You can most likely follow a partner’s advice without fear of making a mistake. Put your creativity to the test in the upcoming week by showing off your projects.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Actions will speak louder than words in the week ahead.

Honor your promises and prove that you mean what you say. Loved ones will appreciate your companionship and your sincere compliments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When you’re

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your business sense may be undone when you’re exposed to something unique in the week ahead. Don’t spend your cash on frivolous garbage or make impulse purchases that won’t pay off as an investment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Use brains, not brawn. To achieve your goals, figure out how to work better and smarter. In the week to come, think about what you can have and how to get it rather than obsessing about what you don’t have.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Being secretive or possessive may not sit well with loved ones. Allow them breathing room to do their own thing and share confidences in the week to come. Be generous if purchasing someone a gift.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Cooperation is the key to harmony. Without solid support, you’ll have a tough time getting the ball rolling in the week ahead. Point out the shared benefits someone will gain by being in your corner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Current cosmic energies signal a focus on partnerships and verbal exchanges. Rather than taking financial risks if your imagination gets out of hand in the week ahead, do some serious homework to clarify the situation.

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