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Over $25K Raised At 4th Annual Surfing Contest

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─Photo by Current Media 10-year-old Carter Doorley won the Grom Boys 12 & Under division.

By Alyssa Riccardi The participating surf- testants and patrons. at th is yea r’s COA LONG BRANCH – ers ranged from 6-yearVolunteers were there Open, which imporOver 100 surfers, the olds to pros who came all day, from the setup tantly, raises awareness largest turnout ever, out not only to enjoy the to breakdown as well as about protecting our gathered at Seven Pres- beautiful waves, but to non-stop judging and most crucial natural idents Oceanfront Park support a clean ocean. heat rotation. resource, the ocean. in Long Branch for The event raised over “Sunday, September Splashing fish joined Clean Ocean Action’s $25,000 this year be- 26, was a remarkable the lineup and the sun 4th Annual Surf Open cause of an overwhelm- day! We were gif t- was shining brightly all contest on September ing amount of support ed with great waves, day,” Contest Director 26. from the sponsors, con- weather and surfing (Surf - See Page 4)

Howell Nurse Wins New Roof From Contest

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – During the height of the pandemic, Howell resident and first responder JoAnna Fabiano was one of the first to volunteer in the COVID-19 unit at Monmouth Medical Center, where she works as an oncology nurse.

On September 30, her efforts were recognized when she was gifted a

brand new roof for her home.

Between May 3 and June 7, the roofing company GAF partnered with the television show “This Old House” to select a winner in their “Protecting the Protectors” essay contest. The contest allowed viewers to submit an essay on an essential worker they know who protected others during

the pandemic and why they could benefit from a new roof.

Fabiano has continued to work in the COVID-19 unit at Monmouth Medical Center since the beginning of the pandemic.

Her life-saving efforts during these hard, abnormal times is what led her to win the grand prize of a new roof.

Fabiano had no idea

she was entered into the contest before the company called in telling her she won. Her brotherin-law had entered her into the contest without her knowledge. Fabiano said she owned her house with her fiancé for about a year and this special prize came at the right time since the couple had a hole in their roof.

“JoAnna has given so

much back to her community working tirelessly as a nurse during the ongoing pandemic,” Jamie Cito, Director Marketing - Residential Products at GAF said. “We’re thrilled to partner with This Old House to give back to someone who is so deserving and truly embodies what it means to protect what matters most.”

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Fountains Development Tabled Again, Lawsuit Threatened

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Members of the Howell Township Council had a heated discussion over the controversial 100-unit project The Fountains.

At the September 14 meeting, the members of the council disagreed on whether the development should be authorized or not. By rejecting the developer’s agreement, they might be allowed to now build 408 unrestricted units.

Back in 2018, the project known as “The Fountains” was approved by the Howell Planning Board to construct 105 age-restricted residential units in several multi-story buildings on Route 9 north.

A settlement agreement created many years ago states that if the 105-unit development is opposed, then the developer is permitted to build 408 units that are not just for seniors, Township Attorney Joe Clark explained.

The council members rejected the proposed (Fountain - See Page 4)

Vote In Person Early With The New Election Rules

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon and the County Election Officials have announced that they will be offering more ways and more days to vote in-person.

The upcoming General Election on November 2 in Monmouth County will have new voting technology such as new electronic poll books and voting machines.

At the beginning of the year, the State passed a new law mandating the option of in-person early voting in New Jersey.

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Surf:

Continued From Page 1 Tyler Thompson said. “The success of the event is due to the help of our committee members, volunteers, and sponsors who showed inspirational support of the local surf community, the event, and Clean Ocean Action. It is a testament to how special the ocean environment is and how we

all need to work to protect it. We’re already looking forward to next year.”

Some great surfers that competed in this year’s event included including pros Paul Fransisco, Mike Gleason, Pat Parenty, and Jon Smyth.

Internationally ranked pro surfer Balaram Stack from Long Island won 1st Place in the Pro Division and donated the $1,000 prize to Clean Ocean Action. Jon Smyth also do-

nated his prize money to COA after scoring 1st place in the Men’s 18 & Up division for the second year.

The winner of the Grom Boys 12 & Under division was 10-year-old Carter Doorley. He told COA that his goal is to surf every day throughout the year for as long as possible.

The contest was his 490th day of consecutive surfing days.

“COA is most grateful to the remarkable

community-wide collaboration that made the event possible, with the outstanding committee who brought it all together.

The Monmouth County Freeholders and especially the Monmouth County Parks and Recreation Commission, have COA’s sincere and beachy gratitude for allowing the event to take place,” COA said in a statement.

To learn more about the Clean Ocean Action, visit cleanoceanaction.org.

Fountain:

Continued From Page 1 agreement at the September 14 meeting, with the council facing possible litigation. When the agreement was back on the agenda for the September 28 meeting, they tabled it.

At the October 12 meeting, Deputy Mayor Thomas Russo, Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell and Councilman John Bonevich were present. Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilwoman Pamela Richmond were absent.

Russo, Bonevich and O’Donnell voted to table the developer’s agreement again to the council meeting on October 26.

Lou Kaufmann, who attended the meeting to represent the developer, 6461 Route 9 Howell, was not happy that the council decided to table the agreement again.

“I am here because I was under the impression the matter was put off once. I was told it would be put on tonight. I am here to have it heard, I am hearing now that you plan on tabling it,” Kaufmann said, asking why the issue was being tabled again.

Russo explained that due to the fact that 40 percent of the council was absent it was tabled. He said all five council members should consider the issue together.

“You have some fiduciary obligations not to set yourselves up for litigation which, in case you have any questions, it will come if you don’t agree to this,” Kaufmann said, referring to the developer’s agreement. “The board unanimously agreed to accept our development bonds, they unanimously agreed to issue a woodlands management permit which we posted with the town already for $96,000. They unanimously agreed to a sewer connection fee which will cost $188,000.

So you have taken the money, how about letting us build, or is that the way we are treated here?”

Bonevich said there are questions that need to be resolved, so all five members should be present to consider that matter.

“The court settlement says you are to donate that land prior to any permits or building,” Bonevich said, questioning whether the land donation would follow through since there was no reference in the current developer’s agreement.

“If that is what you want, I can do that.

Give me the building permit. That is what I am here for,” Kaufmann said. “Sign the developer’s agreement we have agreed to.”

Russo clarified that the reason the resolution was being tabled again is due to Berger and Richmond being absence.

The details of the developer’s agreement for The Fountains is planned to be discussed at the next council meeting on October 26.

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Voting:

Continued From Page 1 The new option gives registered voters a nine-day period prior to Election Day to cast their ballots in person, using a voting machine, at designated early voting polling locations.

The three options New Jersey voters have consist of: voting by mail, voting in person on Election Day at assigned polli ng locations, or the new early in-person voting option at designated polling locations.

“With the passage of this new State law, voters will have more ways and more days to vote in person than ever before in New Jersey,” Hanlon said. “The new early in-person voting option will provide evening and weekend hours resulting in more convenience for voters.”

The new early in-person voting option with be available at 10 designated early voting polling locations in Monmouth County between October 23 to October 31, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The following locations will be offering this new feature: Colts Neck Township – Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive Hazlet Township – James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Avenue Howell Township – Adelphia Fire Company Station No. 2, 993 State Route 33,

The Howell Times, October 23, 2021, Page 5 Freehold Little Silver Borough – The Women’s Club of Little Silver, 111 Church Street Long Branch City – Arts and Cultural Center, 577 Broadway Manalapan Township – Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive Middletown Township – Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road, Leonardo Neptune Township – Neptune Senior Center, 1607 Corlies Avenue Spring Lake Heights Borough – Cornelius V. Kelly Community Center, 902 Ocean Road Upper Freehold Township – Upper Freehold Township Municipal Building, 314 Route 539, Cream Ridge “Voters who are registered in Monmouth County can vote early in-person at any of the County’s 10 designated early voting polling locations regardless of which municipality they reside in,” Hanlon said. “This gives voters the ability to vote anywhere in the county during the nine day early voting period.”

The difference between the 10 designated early voting polling locations and the assigned polling locations for in-person voting on Election Day is that the early voting location will not be open on November 2. Those wanting to vote in-person on November 2 must report to their assigned polling location, which can be found by visiting MonmouthCountyVotes.com.

Due to the State mandate, Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners invested in new electronic poll books and new voting machines for voters this year.

“I want you to know that Monmouth County is committed to the election process and doing everything in our power to make this process as efficient, accessible, and secure as possible,” Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “We have committed $12 million to

Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase For 2022

NEW JERSEY – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2022. Increased payments to approximately 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2021. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $147,000 from $142,800.

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the new voting system to ensure that the election is both seamless and protected.”

An in-depth video tutorial of Monmouth County’s new electronic poll books and voting machines can be viewed under “2021 General Election Overview” on the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office YouTube channel.

For more information, voters can visit the Elections Website at MonmouthCountyVotes.com.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail starting in early December about their new benefit amount. Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their personal my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2022, when announced, will be available at medicare. gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2022 are announced. Final 2022 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center.

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improve in these areas.

The 11th District hopeful also connects these issues to a rising number of not just physical health issues, but mental health issues as well. “People are hurting and need help,” says Faison.

“Government is supposed to be a place that represents everyone in the community...and no one gets left behind.”

Faison is campaigning to raise citizen expectations for government leading to a more equitable, fair, and higher quality of life for all people. “It is time for real, meaningful change to come to Asbury Park and other communities like it,” Faison declares. “Hope needs to turn into action and the results leading to a better life for all families in the community...we can achieve this if we empower our entire community.”

T he Ca mpaig n ca n be reached at faison4nj@ gmail.com for any comment on this story.

and conspiracy theories!

Isn’t anyone interested in their children’s health?

W hy can’t I just k now what the plan is to protect the kids?!

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Letters To The Editor Amato Team Cares About Seniors Berkeley Township has a clear choice this November when it comes to the upcoming election. The Berkeley Republicans, or the Amato Team, has worked very hard to ensure the quality of life for all Berkeley Township residents, including seniors.

In normal times, Mayor Amato and the Township Council have worked alongside senior communities to battle ridiculous utility rate hikes, acquire grant funding to improve roadways, and to keep recreational opportunities open for us. The Berkeley Township government cares about keeping parks that are within our senior communities safe and clean.

Even during the pandemic there were improving signs present, the town government stood with us in trying to contact state officials to help re-open our community centers and clubhouses within our communities.

This shows the commitment

and level of understanding the town government has when it comes to preserving our active quality of life.

With all of this being said, I encourage all voters – but especially senior voters – to cast their ballot for the Republican Council members in Column A. Please re-elect Council members Byrnes, Guadagno, Signorile, and Gingrich this year.

Joe Palmerson Berkeley

Polozzo Is A Parent Not A Politician A little town like S. Toms River gets forgotten all the time. Anna Polozzo, our board representative, made sure we weren’t forgotten.

She’s the one who’s constantly sticking up for us.

She’s the one who’s always fighting for our little town.

She doesn’t take orders from the Republicans or the Democrats, she just does what she thinks is right.

If Mary Guarin gets in, she’ll take orders from Dan

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Rodrick. You think the Board meetings are chaos now? Wait until Rodrick gets a majority on the board.

He’ll run it into the ground.

Polozzo tells it like it is.

When everyone else is lying through their teeth, she’s refreshingly honest. She’s not a politician, she’s a parent, and that’s why I’m voting for her.

C. George Smith South Toms River

Gentrification In Asbury Park Leaves Locals Behind

On the surface, the concept of gentrification seems like a wonderful process that begins pumping money into a poor community in the hopes of driving new population and business growth. You might start seeing some newer homes on some blocks, a handful of new stores, etc. District 11 Assembly Candidate Dominique Faison is speaking out on how the gentrification process is actually hurting Asbury Park residents.

“Gentrification is centered on wealth, not people,” Faison points out. “This process has changed the town emotionally and financially as working families have no choice but to leave because they can’t afford to live in the town anymore.” Faison’s position on this issue stems from the observation that the local community at-large is not a part of the process. The Green Party candidate cites that many members of the community feel as if their

freedoms are being sold to the highest bidder, while they have absolutely no say in the process.

“The working poor need to be heard...the homeless need to be heard,” Faison declares. “If the ‘powers that be’ want to make the community more profitable, they should be focused on the hard-working families who are already here and build local wealth.” Faison points out the profits of the gentrification process goes to things that go against the community. “There’s no adequate help for the homeless,” says Faison, who is calling on public officials to make good on promises made over the years. “I’m tired of how we are placated by politicians who simply author/propose bills that go nowhere in the legislature,” says Faison.

“It’s time for real change and follow through on programs that will actually help people.”

Faison believes the issues of homelessness, working poor families not having a chance to get ahead, struggling school environment, and crime are all connected and impact one another.

“The lack of social and economic mobility for working poor families has an effect on the community’s children and young adolescents,” comments Faison.

“Instead of a school-tocollege or a school-to-vocation pipeline...we see a school-to-prison pipeline.”

Faison also points out that gentrification only fuels more housing discrimination and homelessness within a community that is already struggling to

Dominique Faison Asbury Park

How Will Anti-Maskers Protect Kids?

I don’t think anyone disputes the fact that parents must raise their children according to ow n conscience, but I a m st ill wondering how those people who a re a nt i-ma sk plan to protect their child re n f rom cont r a ct i ng COVID! No one a nswers t hat question. I get arguments, debates, false statements about disease, propaganda

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End The Filibuster Since the 2020 president ial elect ion, st ate Republicans have passed 18 voter suppression laws in 30 across the country.

And there will be more coming out of GOP-held state legislatures before the end of the year unless Congress acts swiftly to protect our voting rights.

So far, I have seen more tal k than action in the way President Biden has handled our voting rights crisis. He’s advocated for voting rights legislation and asked Cong ress to take action, but he’s failed to do one ver y obvious thing that would change this fight: unequivocally support ending the filibuster.

The Jim Crow filibuster is the thing standing in the way of passing once in a generation legislation like the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. If Biden actually wants the Senate to pass those bills, he needs to use his inf luence as president to get the Senate to abolish the filibuster.

Anything less is a failure to meet this crisis.

Cathrine Laskey Toms River

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Congressman Kim’s Bipartisan Bills To Improve Transparency In Student Aid From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), introduced two bipartisan bills to improve transparency in student financial aid. The Helping Students Plan for College Act, introduced with Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), addresses the practice of scholarship displacement, which occurs when schools reduce a student’s aid award when they receive an outside scholarship.

The Front-Loaded Aid Transparency (FLAT) Act, introduced with Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13), addresses the practice of financial aid “front-loading,” which occurs when schools provide more aid to students in their first year than in subsequent years, to attract students to enroll in the school.

“Practices like front-loading aid and scholarship displacement make it harder for students and their families to plan for college,” said Congressman Kim. “Our bipartisan bills will increase transparency and help students and parents make the best financial decisions for their families. I am proud to work with Congressman Davis and Congressman Kelly on these important

bipartisan bills, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass these common-sense measures.”

Helping Students Plan For College Act The issue of scholarship displacement was brought to Congressman Kim’s attention by Zaniya Lewis, a constituent from Edgewater Park.

“During my senior year of college, I won a private scholarship and submitted the award to my undergraduate university. The financial aid department notified me that my college would be eliminating half of my institutional need-based scholarship, eliminating my federal work-study, and increasing my federal loans, meaning I was suddenly left to pay over $15,000 out of pocket,” said Zaniya Lewis. “The Helping Students Plan for College Act is so important because it will require universities across the nation to make their private scholarship policies transparent and notify students about their financial situation ahead of time so that students and families can make informed college financial decisions.”

This legislation would require all institutions of higher education to notify prospective and enrolled students of the school’s policy on private scholarships, and how receipt of such scholarships may impact a student’s eligibility for institutional aid.

If passed into law, the bill would ensure students know upfront whether additional scholarships they earn will reduce the amount of student loans they will need to borrow. The bill would also direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on scholarship displacement.

“A college education is one of the most significant investments that an individual can make in their lifetime, so when planning for college expenses, students and families need to have enough information to determine how federal, state, institutional, and private grant aid will fit together, as well as how institutional aid amounts will change as a student progresses toward a degree,” said Mamie Voight, Interim President, Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP). “The Helping Students Plan for College Act and the Front-Loaded Financial Aid Transparency (FLAT) Act will increase transparency around institutional financial aid practices, including how outside grant aid can impact award amounts and how award amounts can change from year to year. Together, these measures will empower students to select a college or program that best fits their financial circumstances and educational goals as they plan for their educational expenses from enrollment through completion.”

F ront- L oade d A id Tr a nsparenc y (FLAT) Act This legislation would direct the GAO to

conduct a study aimed at uncovering the prevalence, extent, and impact of the practice of front-loading institutional grant aid at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. The study would include the impact of front-loading on important outcomes such as student loan borrowing, student retention, enrollment intensity (i.e. taking fewer courses), transfer rates, and graduation rates. Importantly, it would also look at whether schools that engage in front-loading inform prospective students about how their aid packages are likely to change after their first year of study.

“Making the financing of higher education more transparent is vital to making college more affordable and accessible,” said Congressman Davis. “The practice of front-loading financial aid may have serious impacts on the personal finances of students, particularly their student debt burdens. That’s why I’m proud to join Congressman Kim and other House colleagues in introducing the bipartisan FLAT Act, to shine a light on this practice and make sure college students have a full picture of the costs of their college education.”

“We applaud the introduction of the Helping Students Plan for College Act and the FLAT Act, which make important strides toward improving the financial aid process for students and their families,” said Michele Streeter, Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy at The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS).

Bill Would End Requirement That Drugs Be Tested On Animals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (RKY) introduced the FDA Modernization Act to end animal testing mandates. This legislation would end an outdated FDA mandate that experimental drugs must be tested on animals before they are used on humans in clinical trials. The bill would not ban animal testing outright, but would allow the option for drug sponsors to use alternative methods where they are suitable.

This legislation is currently co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Mike Braun (RIN), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM).

“Thanks to modern scientific innovation, the use of animal toxicity testing for experimental drugs has become increasingly obsolete,” said Sen. Booker. “This legislation will eliminate unnecessary suffering for countless animals when scientifically reliable alternative testing

methods are available.”

“The FDA Modernization Act would accelerate innovation and get safer, more effective drugs to market more quickly by cutting red tape that is not supported by current science. It would also prevent the needless suffering and death of animal test subjects - which is something I think both Republican and Democrats can agree needs to end,” said Dr. Paul.

“Over the years, research has demonstrated that animal testing can often be inefficient in predicting drug effects and efficacy in humans. I’m proud to join Sen. Paul in introducing legislation that will cut FDA red tape, allowing drug manufacturers and sponsors to innovate clinical trial designs and utilize modern alternatives to demonstrate safety and efficacy,” said Sen. Braun.

“Testing new drugs on animals is often risky for both animals and people. The FDA Modernization Act would allow

drug producers to improve safety by using more modern, humane and effective testing. I want Louisianians to get the best medicines as quickly and safely as possible, and I’m thankful to work with Sen. Paul to protect our furry friends at the same time,” said Sen. Kennedy.

Background: In 1938, Congress passed the U.S.

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, mandating animal toxicity testing. Since then, science and data has shown that in some products, animal testing is a highly inconsistent predictor of toxic responses in humans, all while animal testing on any single pharmaceutical product often requires killing hundreds of animal test subjects.

Howell PAL Announces Lego STEM Program

HOWELL – FIRST LEGO League introduces STEM to children through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real world problem- solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students to build a better future, FIRST LEGO League’s Team inspire

youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands on STEM learning and robotics centered around 2021-2022’s Competition theme... CARGO CONNECT! You won’t want to miss out on this one so be sure to sign up at howellpal.org.

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Senior Center Annual Tangled Thread Luncheon

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HOWELL – On October 8, the Howell Senior Center had their annual Tangled Thread Luncheon to say thank you and show their appreciation to all the members of the Tangled Thread Club. The members that are a part of this club volunteer their time to knit and crochet beautiful items to be donated out to the surrounding community. They also help teach others interested in learning how to learn this art.

The Howell Senior Center will then deliver the items to domestic violence agencies, nursing homes, oncology doctors, hospitals, and for preemies/infants. Items such as lap blankets, sweaters, shawls, hats for people

─Photo courtesy Howell Township going through cancer treatments, and various other pieces are made.

Over the past few years, the group had dwindled in size but since the center reopened after being closed due to the pandemic, the group has gained momentum and now has over 35 members in it. During COVID they were constantly picking up finished pieces and dropping off new yarn for members at their request.

If you wish to become part of this fabulous group, call the Program Coordinator, Nichole Moehring at 732-938-4500 ext.

2554. The group meets at 1 p.m. upstairs at the Senior Center each Thursday.

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What Do I Do With My Unused Medication?

HOWELL – If you have any unwanted, unused or expired medication, the Howell Alliance has provided easy disposal options for you.

Anonymously drop off in the “project medicine drop box” at the convenient location in the Howell Police Station lobby, located at 300 Old Tavern Road in Howell.

If you cannot get out of the house, the Howell Police Department can help. Call their non-emergency number at 732-9384111 and ask for a complimentary medicine

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Situation where you may have unused or unneeded medication to dispose of: Death of a loved one Past surgeries or dental work Veterinary medication Please note: no needles, no syringes and no liquids. For more information, call the Howell Alliance at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012.

Township Council Seeking Citizens To Serve Various Boards

HOWELL – The Township Council is seeking interested citizens to volunteer and serve on the various boards, commissions, committees and representative/liaison appointments for the year 2022.

If you are interested in serving on a board, commission, committee, or representative/ liaison appointment, submit an application

to the Municipal Clerk’s Office by November 15 as follows: Go to the Township website: twp.howell. nj.us, click on Applications & Forms; under Clerk’s Office, choose either the Application for Appointment to Fill Out and Print or the Application for Appointment for Online Submission.

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Township Fire Bureau Deliver Meals To Seniors

HOWELL – Howell Township thanks Captain Brian Prochnow of the Howell Township Fire Bureau for arranging the Fire Bureau to deliver the Meals on Wheels to seniors for Fire Prevention week again this year. The seniors not only received some fire safety tips and information but many of them wanted their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors checked as well.

Captain Prochnow was able to have his staff install new batteries and/or new detec-

─Photo courtesy Howell Township tors for the seniors that needed them. Thank you to all involved and always keeping homebound seniors in the forefront of your mind when it comes to how to connect with them and get information to them. The Fire Bureau was also at the Howell Senior Center on October 13 along with the Squankum Fire Company to give a presentation on Fire Safety. They brought a fire truck and had their equipment on display for seniors to look at and ask questions about.

Middle School North Basketball Clinic

HOWELL – A new season means it’s time for some new programs! Join the Howell PAL for the Middle School North Basketball Clinic. This program is designed to focus on fundamentals including dribbling, passing, shooting and team play.

Players have the opportunity to showcase abilities both individually and in a group setting, putting in the work prior to tryout

season. All players will stay after school and report to the gym. All players will either get a ride home or sign up for the 3:45 p.m. late bus. This program is open to all Middle School North boys & girls no matter the skill level! Visit howellpal.ce.eleyo. com/course/138/2021-2022-programs/ middle-school-north-basketball-clinic for more information.

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─Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – The Howell Senior Center had a fun filled theme week that started on October 4. On October 7, staff and members were invited to wear their favorite team shirt and then set up some games to play. The members were having so much fun it was incredibly loud with yelling and laughter, no paperwork was able to be done during this time!

Members played pool, corn hole, darts,

and other games. If you would like to get involved or know a senior that would like to come have some fun rather than be home, encourage them to join the Howell Senior Center. Registration is free, transportation is free and the staff and members are a blast!

They can be reached at 732-938-4500 ext.

2550 or you can email Director Melanie Decker at mdecker@twp.howell.nj.us for more information.

Town Wants Your Input On Traffic

HOWELL – Reminder, Howell Township is looking for your input. Please take the short 2-to-4-minute survey as they continue their review of the Township’s Circulation Element of the Master Plan.

They welcome input from every Howell

Township resident, but ask that you only take the survey once per resident.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Department of Community Development at 732-938-4500 ext. 2338. Survey Link: surveymonkey.com/r/VTD9Y6X.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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HOWELL – On October 6, several of the Howell Township Police officers spent time at the senior center having coffee and conversation with the amazing community.

They thank Senior Services Director Melanie Decker and her staff for the invitation and the hospitality. The look forward to seeing everyone at the next community event Trunk or Treat !

Freehold Regional High School District Recognized FREEHOLD – The Freehold Regional High School District was recognized for outstanding school communications at the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA) School Communication Awards! FRHSD won second place in the Media Relations - Human Interest and second place in the Social Media categories. The award-winning submission for Media Relations - Human Interest focused on the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Magnet Program students at Freehold High School working with Neighborhood Connections to Health in providing food to those in need during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Around The Jersey Shore You Have The Power To Protect Against The Flu

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health is reminding residents that everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend flu vaccination preferably by the end of October since flu activity could surge this season due to increased travel and the return of more in-person activities.

“The risk of both flu and COVID-19 spreading this winter can place an additional burden on hospitals and frontline healthcare professionals,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time. Taking advantage of this opportunity could help to reduce serious illnesses, keep our residents healthy, and save lives.”

Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year. Despite these benefits, only about half of New Jersey residents ages 18 and older received their flu vaccine during the 20202021 season. Additionally, disparities in race were seen both nationally and in New Jersey with black individuals ages six months and older having the lowest vaccination coverage (approximately 43 percent) as compared to other race and ethnicities. Increases in coverage from the prior year were seen among New Jersey adults 65 and older (77.8 percent) and those ages 18-64 with high-risk health conditions (55.5 percent).

Although flu vaccination is recommended for everyone ages six months and older, certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risk include: • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old; • People 65 years of age and older; • Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy; • American Indians and Alaskan Natives; • People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.

Flu vaccination should also be a priority for persons who live with or care for individuals at higher risk for influenza-related complications. This includes healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine.

The Department is collaborating with the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey for its Power to Protect NJ statewide flu campaign to encourage residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. The campaign includes posters, frequently asked questions, videos, and images that can be shared on social media.

“The flu vaccine is safe, effective and widely available,” said Commissioner Persichilli.

“This campaign is a reminder that each of us has the POWER TO PROTECT ourselves, our families, and our communities by getting vaccinated.”

The Department currently has two other initiatives to help promote flu prevention among other health and community partners, the New Jersey Influenza Honor Roll and the NJ College & University Flu Challenge.

The Honor Roll recognizes institutions that encourage and promote flu prevention within their communities across the state. There are four eligible categories to participate: businesses, community-based organizations, institutions of education and healthcare facilities. The Flu Challenge is a separate initiative designed to engage college students in a friendly competition to improve flu vaccination coverage on their campuses.

Flu vaccination is available at healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, federally qualified health centers and local health departments.

To view additional flu statistics, visit: cdc.gov/flu/fluvaxview/interactive-general-population.htm For more information about influenza, visit the Department’s flu website: nj.gov/health/ cd/topics/flu.shtml.

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Tug Of War Over Manasquan Inlet Was A Strong Fundraiser

By Judy Smestad-Nunn POINT PLEASANT BEACH - An unusual fundraising event took place as teams from Point Pleasant Beach and Manasquan had a series of tugs-of-war across the 450-feetwide inlet.

The event was a benefit for Make-A-Wish NJ and for the two respective township Recreation Departments. Sponsored by Jersey Mikes, this was the third such event, although it wasn’t held last year due to COVID-19.

Coast Guard boats struggled to connect a pair of 600-foot ropes in the middle of the inlet during rough seas, while being mindful of incoming and outgoing boats. But in the end, nine heats were completed by teams on each side of the inlet (Manasquan won, 5-4).

Make-A-Wish NJ grants life-changing wishes to children who are diagnosed with critical diseases, which provides a break from their normal routine of hospitals, doctors and treatment.

There is virtually no limit as to what a child may wish for, from trips with their family, meeting a celebrity, getting a new computer or a puppy, seeing a sporting event or concert, having a bedroom or backyard makeover, and much more.

On the Point Pleasant Beach side of the inlet, Make-A-Wish recipient and VIP Samaree Johnson, 6, of Camden had his wish granted in August, along with MakeA-Wish recipient and VIP Dalton Swain, 6 of Florence, who was with his family on the

Manasquan side.

Samaree has from a blood disorder while Dalton has a neurological disorder. Both boys wanted to be a police officer for a day, and this past summer, State and local police went all-out to make their wish come true.

The boys were given custom-made police uniforms, complete with patches from each department, and they were “sworn in” as police officers at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey’s headquarters, the “Wishing Place,” a 20,000-foot castle in Monroe Township.

Samaree and Dalton got to ride a horse with the mounted police, had the opportunity to ride in a police boat and police car, and chase down a “criminal” who was hiding out in a building. There was even a flyover by a State Police helicopter.

“There were over 100 police officers in attendance from all over the state,” said Rose Farr from Make-A-Wish. “The boys, who started out individually at their local police stations in Camden and Florence, were brought together in Monroe, and they were told that they were the newest State Police recruits.”

Samaree, who was wearing his police uniform during the Intracoastal Tug, said his favorite part of his Make-A-Wish day was going into a building to chase the “criminal” who had “stolen” a crystal.

“We got to shoot nerf guns and go after the bad guy, and then we got the crystal back,” he said.

His mother, Dejanae Tart-Davis, said that

the day had been a great gift and a blessing to the family.

Samaree was diagnosed with the blood disorder at birth, and has had one health crisis after the other, she said. He’s had his gall bladder and spleen removed and suffers from avascular necrosis.

“This was a good year - he’s only had two minor crises - but last year his health was bad, we didn’t think he would live this year,” she said. Samaree is being treated with a chemo compound and takes pain medication every day.

Point Pleasant Beach resident Denise

McFadden said she comes to the tug-of-war event every year it’s held.

“It’s a very community-minded event, everybody is so friendly and outgoing,” she said. “It gets better every year and better organized every year. The volunteers are having a tough time with the rope,” she noted.

Registration fees supported the two Recreation Departments, and each team, which represented local businesses and/or organizations, did individual fundraising for Make-A-Wish, which raised over $5,000 for the foundation.

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A tug of war across the Manasquan Inlet was a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish NJ and the recreation departments of Point Pleasant Beach and Manasquan.

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After a recent wild storm, this beautiful rainbow popped up over Berkeley Shores.

Lucky for us, the photographer was ready to take this great picture. (Photo by Beth Collis)

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Improper Thyroid Testing Leads To Years Of Misery

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Thyroid disease is occurring at epidemic rates yet many physicians still do not know how to properly evaluate a patient for a thyroid or adrenal condition. Most of the time, you have to take control of your own health care decisions and lab evaluations in order to get well.

That’s what I had to do many years ago, so it surprises me that today there is still resistance to many simple lab tests that could uncover the problem. My book, Thyroid Healthy, gives you the simple education you need to empower yourself with information so you can get well.

As an example, for the last 45 years, doctors have been taught to evaluate a patient for a thyroid problem by ordering a thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test. Unfortunately, this is not the best way to determine if you have a low thyroid. This test, while very cheap has many limitations which is why getting FREE and TOTAL values for T4 and T3 is useful, along with a panel that assesses thyroid antibodies. Furthermore, the basal body temperature test should be part of your thyroid workup.

Just checking your thyroid levels or your TSH is not enough. The adrenal glands are connected chemically speaking, and if your adrenal glands are over-producing cortisol you will not feel well, and no amount of thyroid medication will solve it.

Knowing your cortisol levels are important because cortisol can raise Thyroid

Binding Globulin (TBG) which then causes you to have reduced free thyroid hormone available to your cells. In other words, stress which raises cortisol will ultimately lead to hypothyroidism. Cortisol changes according to your circadian rhythm and should be measured with a four-point urine test such as DUTCH or another equivalent.

Adequate testing for this condition has barely budged in decades and as a result, you may be suffering needlessly. One more test that I suggest is for iron, specifically the “ferritin” test which is a good place to start. The reason I recommend drawing a ferritin level at the time of your “Complete Thyroid Panel” is because hypothyroidism often causes people to have a low body temperature. That’s why they always say they’re cold, even when the ambient room temperature is comfortable. The situation causes fewer red blood cells to be manufactured by bone marrow (which is temperature sensitive).

So if your body temp is low and so are your ferritin levels, it builds the case for hypothyroidism. It’s all about putting the puzzle pieces together. The normal reference range varies from lab to lab, but it should be somewhere around 70 to 90 ng/ml. There are ways to raise your iron without having to take supplements which can be very hard on the stomach.

If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com, and I will email it to you next week.

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Around The Jersey Shore Man Charged With Lewdness, Drugs, And Child Porn

By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD – Police want to know if any other residents have witnessed any illegal acts performed by a West Long Branch man who faces a litany of charges for drugs, child porn and lewdness.

Michael K. Russo, 51, was charged with third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child via Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, third-degree Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and fourth-degree Lewdness.

According to police, he was in possession of cocaine, had files containing child sexual abuse on a device, and videotaped himself masturbating in a local park.

The digital files were uploaded to a Google Drive registered to him over the span of nine months in 2019, police said.

They were tracked by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Computer Crimes Unit and the Monmouth County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested him and more than a dozen other people as a result of investigations stemming from the National Center’s tips.

While investigating Russo, police said

they found the cocaine and the video which took place in Asbury Park on or around July 25, 2019.

Anyone with information about Russo’s activities is being asked to contact MCPO Detective Michael Arduini at 1-800-5337443.

The Monmouth County ICAC Task Force includes members of the following police departments: Bradley Beach, Eatontown, Howell, Long Branch, Manalapan, Marlboro, Neptune Township, Spring Lake, Tinton Falls, Keyport, Keansburg, Belmar, Holmdel, and Red Bank; the Task Force also receives investigative support from the police departments in Long Branch, Colts Neck, Highlands, Hazlet, Howell, Union Beach, Keansburg, Red Bank, West Long Branch, Ocean Township, Freehold Township, and Freehold Borough, as well as the New Jersey State Police (Hamilton Barracks).

Convictions on charges of this nature are punishable by up to five years in state prison, as well as the defendant being registered under Megan’s Law and assigned parole supervision for life.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Freehold Township Trunk Or Treat

FREEHOLD – Freehold Township Recreation will be holding this year’s Safe Candy Trunk or Treat event at Michael J. Tighe Park on October 27 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Free for Freehold Township Residents ages 2 to 14.

Join for this spooktacular event! Participants will meet at the Volleyball Pavilion where there will receive a loot bag and tickets for each spooktacularly decorated vehicle.

Children must wear a costume.

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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis.

But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle.

Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless

you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse.

An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the atfault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

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RWJBarnabas Health Exceeds 10,000 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Doses

W EST OR A NGE – RWJ Bar nabas Health, the most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey, has been at the nation’s forefront in offering monoclonal antibody therapy to patients with COVID-19. This treatment utilizes laborator y-made proteins to bolster the immune system’s ability to fight off the virus. To date, RWJBarnabas Health’s 11 acute care hospitals have administered over 10,400 doses of the infusion treatment with a 96% success rate. Nearly 98% of patients treated with the therapy are able to recover at home.

“As therapies and criteria for treatment have changed over time, RWJBarnabas Health’s program has expanded,” said John F. Bonamo, MD, MS, FACOG, FACPE , Exe cut ive Vice P re side nt , Chief Medical and Qualit y Off icer, RWJBarnabas Health. “We continue to administer the therapy through an in-

fusion to patients who test positive for COVID-19, as well as to those who have had a significant exposure to COVID 19 and are at high risk for progression to severe illness. After the one-hour treatment and a one-hour observation period, patients are sent home with monitoring devices and followed via telehealth, which limits the possibility that they may spread the virus within the hospital.”

Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the treatment consists of m a n-m a de prot ei n s c o de d f rom COVID-19 survivors’ genetic material that mimic the body’s ability to fight off infection. Designed for those at high r isk of becoming ser iously ill from COVID-19, monoclonal antibodies strengthen recipients’ immune systems and ultimately hasten recovery while alleviating symptoms and keeping infect-

ed individuals out of the hospital. To be candidates for treatment, patients must meet certain criteria, test positive for coronavirus, present within 10 days of symptom onset and not be sick enough to require oxygen or hospitalization.

“As we continue administering the vaccine to individuals across New Jersey, it’s crucial that we’re also building and expanding t reat ment options at our facilities,” said Indu Lew, Pharm D, Executive Vice President and Chief P h a r m a c y O f f i c e r, RW J B a r n a b a s Health. “For our high-risk patients who test positive and for those that meet the criteria for prophylaxis, we need a safe and effective way to intervene before the virus becomes a potentially devastating health emergency for these individuals. This treatment is a tool, and it’s become a vital weapon in our fight against COVID-19.”

Administered through an IV, which generally takes about an hour, patients receive the treatment in one of the system’s Emergency Departments, are then observed for an hour, and recover at home with continued observation via virtual check-ins and telehealth appointments with hospital physicians.

“Our treatment decisions throughout the pandemic have been driven by two priorities,” said Christopher Freer, DO, FACEP, Senior Vice President for Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine of RWJBarnabas Health. “One, improve outcomes for the patients already in our care and two, preserve resources as much as possible for the next person coming through our doors.

Monoclonal antibody therapy accomplishes both.”

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Everything for Turkey hunting, brand new slate caller, originally $85. Large collection of turkey calls, decoys, 2 turkey suits, etc, coolers, many back packs, chairs for ground blind or fishing, boxes full of new fishing hook, top of the line fishing line, gun finishing materials, Everything needed for trapping, and running a trap line, too much to list. Estate sale on October,30.

Call Chris at 732-664-3605 (45)

Misc.

Greenbriar Woodlands Clubhouse 1 Kensington Circle Toms River, Annual Flea Market & Bake Sale Saturday November 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendors and various items for sale coffee, bagels, donuts, hot dogs and chili for sale.

(47) ATTENTION - If you or someone you know worked at ASARCO/ Heritage Minerals in Lakehurst between 1966 and 1981 and worked with or knew Marlin Sovey please call Rebecca at Simmons Hanly Conroy toll-free at (855) 988-2537.

You can also email Rebecca at rcockrell@simmonsfirm.com. (45)

Items For Sale Puerto Rican Pasteles $3.50 each, $40 dozen. Made to order.

Vacuum sealed. Cary 908-770-8537.

Allow one week turnaround time. (47) Avon Sale - For the hoildays, gift or any time. Make up, eyeliner, eye shadow, perfume, etc. Call for brochure 732-773-5078.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(49) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

732-804-8115.

(47) 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)

Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

Help Wanted

Services

NEEDED Female Live-in Aid/ Companion - (24/7). No experience needed. For a 58-year-old disabled veteran. Very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath, all utilities, cable, phone and food are included, plus a small weekly salary.

Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my COVID safe home in Holiday City, Toms River.

Please call 201-306-6839.

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PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

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!

We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

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) Bus Drivers Needed - For the Toms River Regional Schools Transportation Department. $20 per hour, please apply on our website at www. trschools.com under substitute/part time employment. $22.50 is the sub rate. $3,000 for someone with CDL with S,P, and airbrakes, and $1,000 for someone without the CDL and endorsements, but who is willing to be trained and get the CDL and endorsements. (46)

Services

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

Destino's - Hiring all positions drivers, counter, kitchen, full or part time available. Apply in store only.

2042 West CountyLine Road.

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n)

ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

Pastrami House Delicatessen - at 363 N County Line Rd, Jackson is looking for a counterperson and cashier person. Full time and Part positions available immediately. Friendly and easy atmosphere. Experience preferred, but willing to train. Please contact Nick 917-502-4948.

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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

Lic #13VH09460600.

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Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755.

Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)

GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

ENJOY 100% guaranteed, deliveredto-the-door Omaha Steaks! Get 8 FREE Filet Mignon Burgers! Order The Delightful Gift this holiday seasonONLY $99.99. Call 1-888-678-0501 and mention code 65658LPJ or visit www.omahasteaks.com/https://www. omahasteaks.com/thegift1084. (t/n) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Fully licensed and insured and bonded. We Do It All. No Job Too Small. Give Us A Call. Senior discounts offered.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL book now for our team to hang your exterior holiday lights and exterior decorations!

Call Duane 908-278-1322.

(47) At Your Attention: Non Agency Family Team Companions, Caregivers, LPN, 25 plus years experience. Your Peace of Mind, Our Promise! Call or text JoAnn 732-278-3770 - Thank You. (46)

Services

Services

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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C H E A P PA I N T I N G D O N E RIGHT - Free est. Fully ins. Over 35yrs exp. Call 732-506-7787, Cell 646-643-7678.

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DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.

Coverage for 350 plus procedures.

Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details!

1-866-749-3077 www.dental50plus. com/micro #6258. (t/n) Band Instrument Lessons In your home, with a state certified, vaccinated, techer of music!

Call 732-350-4427. Seniors and beginners welcome!

(47) A+ cleaning service - homes, offices, Air BNB’s, shopping. Thorough, reliable, honest, excellent references. Senior discounts, free estimates.

Call Barbara 732-948-4730.

(46) Don't Like Or Have The Time For Ironing? - Let me do it for you. Please call 732-886-0134. $25/hour. (18) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. In sured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15) Life Alert. One press of a button sends help FAST, 24/7! At home and on the go. Mobile Pendant with GPS. FREE First Aid Kit (with subscription.) CALL 877707-2722 FREE Brochure. (t/n) Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T's Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-877-373-0131. (t/n)

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Fun & Games

Sudoku

C rossword P uzzle

Across 1 “Field of Dreams” state 5 Easing of govt. control 10 Snow glider 14 Iranian ruler ousted in 1979 15 Teaser ad 16 Buzzing colony 17 Energy-boosting munch 19 “Be it __ so humble ... “ 20 Former SeaWorld attraction 21 Meadowland 22 Convenience store inconvenience 23 Explosive container for muzzle-loading guns 27 Miss a birdie by one 31 Base runner’s undoing 32 Not fer

33 Qualifying race 36 Waterproof fishing boot 40 Period or comma 43 With regret 44 __ Ration: old dog food brand 45 Opera star Pinza 46 Covert __: secret missions 48 Lip applications 50 Escape from jail 55 __ Emu: insurance ad bird 56 Dublin’s land: Abbr.

57 Lauder of makeup 62 Seaweed gelatin 63 Shredded Southern barbecue dish that’s depicted in this puzzle’s circles 66 Buster Brown’s dog 67 Cybercommerce 68 Word after cutting or leading 69 Poetic tributes 70 Battle of the __

71 Stack under a tarp Down 1 Web access cos.

2 “I know! Call on me!”

3 Toddler’s drink 4 “Can I get a word in?”

5 Two-outs-in-a-singleAB stats 6 East end?

7 Author Dahl 8 Ceremony host 9 Low-riding, openwheel racer 10 Sleight-of-hand scams 11 Wife of Augustus 12 Odds opposite 13 Jeter elected to the Hall of Fame 18 Kentucky’s __ Arena 24 Island near Maui 25 Inflict, as havoc 26 Stag’s daughter 27 Weather report visual aids 28 Isla surrounder

29 “Be __: rewind”: old video rental reminder 30 Extras in an envelope 34 Didn’t fast 35 Hint of color 37 HŠagen-__ 38 The “E” in the mnemonic HOMES 39 Bygone theaters 41 Keying-in error 42 Cantina crockery 47 “Blade” star Wesley 49 Gave the nod to 50 Student of Socrates 51 Stiff as a board 52 Public persona 53 “Et tu, __?”

54 “No reason to get all upset!”

58 Eject, as lava 59 Chore list heading 60 Hence, in logic 61 Barely made it, with “by” 64 Tell it like it isn’t 65 Golf’s “Big Easy” Ernie

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Solutions

Sudoku

Crossword puzzle

Jumble:

PRUNE ABIDE SAFETY MUTINY- “BYE”-PARTISAN

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Around The Jersey Shore Ceremony For New Middletown Veterans Housing

─Photo courtesy Monmouth County MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Middletown Veterans Housing.

Jackson Rotary Trip To Caesar’s Casino JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino for Live from Nashville Merry Country Christmas Show on December 8.

Cost of the trip is $75 which includes Bus Transportation, Christmas Show Ticket, $25 back in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the bus driver. Bus leaves

promptly from Brookwood Plaza (corner of County Line and New Prospect Rds.) at 10:15 a.m. and returns to Jackson at 7:05 p.m. All the proceeds from the trip go to support their charities.

You must submit a copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Card. Contact Tom Barchie at 732-849-6309 or 732-779-8471

50 LACEY ROAD • WHITING, NJ 08759

GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDING: Medical • Dental • Vision • 401k

Tuition Reimbursement AND SO MUCH MORE! Come work with a great team and have a rewarding career caring for others in a wonderful community!

Please contact Linda Duddy, Recruitment Coordinator for more information at 732-430-3670.

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DeGRAFF CREMATION SERVICES DIRECT CREMATION $1575 Arrangements Available In Your Home, Removal From Place Of Death, Alternative Container, Wood #ODZ, Transfer To Crematory Located at:

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst

732-657-7868

Sherry T. DeGraff NJ Lic No 3921

www.degrafffuneralhome.com Additional Costs: Crematory Fee, Urns, Disposition Of Cremains & Certified Copies Of Death Certificates, Permit, Removal Assist. & Mileage, Viewings Or Memorial Services

Around The Jersey Shore Preschool Disabled Program For Residents Of Howell Township

HOWELL – Preschool disabled assessments will be conducted to determine eligibility for the Howell Township Schools’ Preschool Disabled Program.

Children are eligible who exhibit delays in: • Cognitive Skills • Communication Skills • Emotional/Behavioral Problems • Children Who Have Physical Handicaps Age Requirement: • Three And Four Year Olds

• Children Who Will Be Five Years Old After October 1, 2022 Children are eligible to attend the preschool program when they reach the age of three years.

Testing begins three months before a child’s third birthday. Cost is free to all Howell residents who qualify.

Interested parents/guardians can call the Child Study Team at 732-751-2489 Ext. 4071 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. to identify your child as a Preschool Candidate.

Two Injured In Car Fire

By Bob Vosseller MARLBORO- A Jackson woman and a Toms River man are being treated for nonlife threatening injuries that resulted from a car fire on Monday night in Marlboro Township.

Township police arrived after a 9-1-1 call at 11:53 p.m. concerning a flipped vehicle that had caught fire on Hartman Road.

A black BMW was seen engulfed in flames upon the officer’s arrival. A 23-year-old man

from Toms River and his 21-year-old passenger from Jackson were both outside the vehicle at the time police reached the scene.

Their injuries were non-life threatening according to police but they were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment.

Marlboro Police Corporal David Ruditsky of the department’s Traffic and Safety Bureau is conducting the investigation into the cause of the crash.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 23 - OCT 29

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Every choice can move you closer to or farther away from your goals. An unusual or interesting purchase might worth your time but avoid making decisions or changes to investments until the second half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Breaking up is hard to do. You could be attracted to someone or something that is simply wrong for you. In the upcoming week you may be faced with a tricky relationship situation in which you must tread carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put any tantalizing possibility on the back burner until the second half of the week. If you pursue a business or romantic relationship right now a power struggle could ensue. Gather more information and wait for better timing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Uphold your boundaries if a loved one is headstrong or insistent on having their own way. Put important plans into motion in the second half of the week when it might be easier to obtain cooperation from others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you have extra time spend it with a loved one who shares your love of adventure. Visit places you have never seen before. Avoid power struggles on the job and do not make any commitments in the first half of the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put on your thinking cap. In the week to come you may have many demands on your cash, but smart thinking can prevent negative cash flow.

Something new might attract you but may not

prove to be of lasting value.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not be shy about displaying your skills in the week to come. Community activities may prove satisfying where your enthusiasm is probably contagious. Avoid antagonizing loved ones just when diplomacy is needed the most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Breaking a few rules may or may not fly. In the week ahead some people may refuse to go along with the group and disrupt your plans. Honor your promises and contracts even if it cramps your style.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may enjoy some lighthearted fun and treats in the upcoming week. There should be no reason to ignore an invitation or social occasion, even if your closest companions may be riveted on work and accomplishment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your superpowers are on point now but be mindful how you display them. If you throw your weight around too much this week it might annoy a few people and cause you to miss out on something important.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t volunteer to take on new debts or commitments in the week ahead but do not try to evade a family responsibility. Your willingness to be a team player and enthusiastic approach can be a source of comfort to others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At some point during the day today you might have a chance to take a time out for quiet reflection. Discussions may revolve around emotional issues of little importance. Avoid major cash outlays this week.

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HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT STEAK

By America’s Test Kitchen

PAN - SEARED STRIP STEAKS Ser ves 4

2 (12-ounce) boneless strip steak s, about 1 1 /2 inches thick 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

3. Reduce the heat to medium. Flip the steaks and continue to cook, flipping steaks ever y 2 minutes, until well browned and the meat registers 120 to 125 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 4 to 10 minutes longer. (Steaks should be sizzling gently in the pan; if not, increase the heat slightly. I f the sk illet st a r t s t o s m ok e , t u r n t h e heat down.)

4. Transfer the steak s to a cutting board. Let the steaks r e s t f o r 5 m i n u t e s . S l i ce crossw ise into thin st rips.

Sprinkle sliced steak evenly with salt. Ser ve.

1. Place the steaks on a large plate. Use paper towels to pat both sides of the steak dr y.

Sprinkle steaks evenly w ith half of the pepper. Flip them over and sprinkle evenly with the remaining pepper.

2 . P l a ce t h e st eak s 1 i n ch apar t in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Turn the heat to high and cook for 2 minutes. Use R e ci pe n ot e : You can also tongs to flip the steaks and use rib-ey e steak s for this cook for 2 minutes. recipe, if you prefer.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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