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─Photo By Bob Vosseller The Kaufman Family of Seaside Heights puts up their Italian flag banner as they prepare for the start of the 30th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade held on October 17.

By Bob Vosseller marked its 30th year. more than a little sog- viewing point, on the SEASIDE HEIGHTS The postponement gy. Holding off a week deck of their boule- It may have taken from October 10 was added to the anticipa- vard-based condo near an extra week to get due to the forecast of a tion for the viewers. borough hall. Jonathan the weather right, but downpour of rain that The Kaufman family and Jennifer Kaufman the Ocean County Co- would have left spec- was ready for their first put up their Italian flag lumbus Day Parade tators and marchers parade from an ideal (Parade - See Page 4)

Council Candidates Discuss Taxes

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Candidates on the November ballot discussed taxes and why they’d be the best choice to represent their ward.

The town is run by a mayor and a seven-member council.

The town is broken up into four wards. Each ward has a council member. The other three (at-large) council members and the mayor can be from any area of town. Council seats are four years.

The make-up of the governing body is currently five Republicans and two Democrats with a Republican mayor. If the Republicans sweep the November election, it means that the entire governing body will be Republican. If Democrats sweep, then they win a majority on

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the council. During the GOP primary, the Ward 1 and 2 candidates were from a different group of Republicans than the Ward 3 and 4 candidates.

Toms River has been a Republican-led town for many years.

Democrats, and the other slate of Republicans, have been questioning the taxes that have almost doubled in the last decade before plateauing in recent years.

In this article, the candidates were asked to talk about taxes in town. By way of comparison, in 2009, the town raised $47,985,468 from taxpayers. The average tax bill was $1,036. Ten years later, in 2019, the town raised $82,690,095 from taxpayers. The average home paid $1,739.81 a year in municipal taxes.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – School funding, partisan politics, and the pandemic were on the minds of school board candidates seeking to represent the township on the Board of Education.

There are seven candidates running for two seats on the Board. School elections are supposedly nonpartisan, so you won’t see an R or D after anyone’s name. Candidates are allowed to have a short phrase after their name instead.

Incumbent Joseph Nardini and Antonio Ellis are running under the slogan “Leadership Experience Values.” Lynn O’Toole and George Lobman’s slogan is “Voice For Change.” Incumbent Jennifer Howe’s slogan is “Students Strength Service.” Anthony Melisi’s slogan is “Accountability for Kids.”

Rachel Remelgado’s slogan is “For the Kids.”

O’Toole and Melisi did not respond to attempts to contact them for this article.

All of the candidates were given the same questions to answer. They are presented here, lightly edited for such things as grammar and punctuation. They are presented here in the order that they appear on the county clerk’s list.

Joseph Nardini “I’m Joe Nardini, and I’m running for a seat on the Toms River Board of Education with Antonio Ellis, an experienced leader, who is motivated to keep this district the best it can be. We’re not going to stop working to support this district because we believe maximizing the success of Toms River Schools has a direct impact on our students’ futures, our staff morale, our property values, and commerce in our town.”

Nardini is a state licensed electrical contractor, and owner of Gilligan & Nardini Electrical Contracting; and has worked in building and construction for more than 56 years. He is a partner in Bacchus Winemaking School and Coda Rosa Vineyard. Previously, he was a partner in Gold’s Gym and Crisini’s restaurant, both in Toms River.

He is an incumbent and currently serves as the Board president.

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Continued From Page 1 banner and their daughter, son-in-law and grandson who just returned from pumpkin picking arrived to watch it with them.

Shelby, the dog, just enjoyed the attention of many people being around.

“This helped us get into the spirit of the

day,” Jennifer said as she draped the Italian flag banner over the front deck with the help of her husband. The couple moved in only a few months ago.

Nearby Paulina and Cory Duryea of Brick were camped out, sitting on the cement monument in front of the Seaside Heights Borough Hall. “We enjoyed the Italian Festival last week and came back to enjoy

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the parade,” Paulina said. “I used to love the big celebrations they would hold at a church in Long Branch. We’ve come here since we moved to Brick in 1998.”

Her favorite part of the parade was the bagpipers and dancers. She knew that unlike years past, the Parade Committee could not provide a visiting folkloric group of entertainers from Italy. This year that became impossible due to the COVID-19 pandemic conditions.

While that part of the tradition could not be included this year, members of the Rancho Folclorico Danca na Eira based in Newark brought their own traditional dance style to the event. They perform traditional Portuguese folklore dance and have been a part of the parade in the past. They celebrated with members of the Ocean County Parade Committee following the parade at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church parish hall building on Grant Avenue.

Parade Committee Chairman Mike Blandina was pleased with this year’s parade noting that the weather is out of everyone’s hands. “We got a good turnout, more than I expected we’d get for a week later but we did it.”

Gerand LaPenna joined many of his fellow Lacey Italian-American Club members at the parish hall as they made the arrangements for the after-parade meal that took place at the parish hall.

“We’ve been doing this for several years. A lot of activity happens here in this building during the parade and the Italian Heritage weekend.”

Cruising by in a classic purple Mustang were members of the Central Jersey Italian American Club of Jackson.

Brick Unico, another Italian-American organization, sponsored a band. Other participants included the Union Church of Seaside Park, local Cub Scouts and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Squadron based in Lakehurst.

Forty members of Falun Dafa came out to march in the parade for the first time dressed in bright yellow caps, shirts and jackets. The organization traveled from New York to provide some Chinese culture to the event.

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a spiritual practice that millions of people have made a part of their lives.

It is rooted in Buddhist tradition and consists of self-improvement through the study of teachings and gentle exercises and meditation. Group coordinator Bridget Lee said her organization formed in 1992. “China is a communist country; we have no freedom. We want to share the truthful compassionate quality of our society.”

She added, “we are very happy to be here. Some are playing the traditional Chinese drum and 20 are doing the exercise to share with the American people.

During these COVID-19 times we want to see more strong health and hope.”

Just like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, this year’s parade concluded with a f loat featuring Santa Claus and his sleigh featuring reindeer and some smiling elves.

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Continued From Page 1 secure a $17.8 million Energy Savings Improvement Program to retrofit the district’s lighting, boilers, and energy control, to be energy and cost efficient; in turn saving the district over a million dollars a year with a zero dollar tax impact on our community.

I’ve also worked to inform the community and pass the much needed ongoing referendum that will provide the district with the funds to make the many necessary repairs and upgrades to our buildings, including air conditioning and air quality filtration systems in every building. I championed the work being completed with a PLA, Project Labor Agreement in order to support local contractors. I’m proud to say that every penny of the referendum can be tracked on the Toms River Schools website! Transparency and accountability are incredibly important,” he said.

In addition to volunteering on the Toms River Construction Board of Appeals, in 2009, he was a cofounder of the Toms River-Lacey Unico Chapter and remained an active member for the duration of the group’s charter.

“One of the biggest issues facing our district is the hiring of a permanent superintendent,” he said. “We currently have a majority of eligible board members who have the ability to fulfill their duty to come together in the best interest of the district and hire a superintendent.

“The bus driver shortage is not exclusive to Toms River, but remains a problem for our district. It is important to me to continue of-

The Toms River Times, October 23, 2021, Page 5 fering training and sign-on bonuses to recruit new bus drivers. Running the transportation department without enough drivers affects school session times, sports transportation, and special programs. In short, it affects our kids,” he said. “I will support our administration in developing and keeping incentives for fully staffing our transportation department.

“The continual loss in state funding, and especially the ever-changing mandates, are causing frustration and contention.

This year the state is pulling back another $8.1 million from our district. Toms River Schools already has the strictest of budgets and it’s disheartening to continually ask the staff to do more with less. Again, it affects the kids and it certainly affects the staff. To that respect, we need to support our staff entirely as we continue to fight Trenton for fair funding for all,” he said.

“I personally believe the government should respect a parent’s choice when it comes to the health and wellbeing of their own child. The recent mask, vaccine, and curriculum changes are destroying the unity of our district’s families. We need our state representatives to help us, we need them to know we are not going to give up until parents and teachers are allowed to make their own health decisions. We are not helpless in this fight, and we would be stronger if we worked together in a dignified and unified manner.

Parents should never have to worry about their children at school. It’s very upsetting to see these things happening to our district and to watch the community become divided and displeased. We need to come together and keep focused on the things we can do. I

have been to Trenton, written letters, made countless phone calls, and had many in-person meetings on behalf of this district since I’m on this Board,” he said.

“I believe having a strong trades program is essential in providing options for success for our students. Skilled workers and tradesmen are the backbone of the world and this district’s students deserve the opportunity to explore and learn those careers. However, at this time, there are no local teaching programs that offer teacher certification in “shop” classes. I know we can think outside the box here and find a way to develop a shop or trades program in Toms River. Maybe that means reaching out to colleges in neighboring states to draw certified teachers here to Toms River. Maybe that means working with interested current staff to obtain these special certifications? It may be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. I’m up for the challenge, because it matters,” he said.

Antonio Ellis Ellis is currently a police lieutenant in Manchester Township, where he’s worked since 2000. He is also a part-time non-credit instructor at Rutgers Center for Government Services. Additionally, he instructs as an Academic Specialist for Kean University. He has a Master’s Degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

“Although I have never served previously in elected public office, I have served the public as a police officer for over 23 years. During that career I have risen through the ranks to a leadership position within my agency. I have worked as a team member and now as a lead-

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I have received training in grant writing, purchasing, policymaking, internal affairs, safety and security. I oversee multiple disciplines and projects within my agency and I am no stranger to working hard to achieve an agency’s goals and objectives. I have also served as an executive board member of our local Police Benevolent Association. In addition I was the former treasurer and also past president of the Ocean County Police Traffic Safety Officers Association which is professional organization for law-enforcement officers in Ocean County.”

He was also part of the Cedar Grove Elementary School Safety Committee.

“I believe the single most pressing issue facing our district is the health and well-being of our students and staff. With the ever increasing shrinking budget cuts from (the state), we must learn to do more with less and try and reduce wasteful spending while maintaining a highly effective education experience for the students. If elected I would work with the board to seek nonconventional means and maximize the learning experiences for children free of any political influence.

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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.”

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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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Continued From Page 5 My goal would be to work together with all stakeholders, parents, private organizations, other public entities, and local businesses to utilize every avenue available to maximize the educational experience for children. I would seek to approve policy and give the district the ability to continue to hire and maintain highly qualified educators and staff in this district,” he said.

“I am also a strong proponent of parental choice. I believe parents should have the ultimate say when it comes to the health and safety of their children. Although the school is responsible for their well-being during the school day, parents are still their legal guardians and as such should make the choices for them free of intimidation, punishment, and any type of mandates,” he said. “I am not running on an anti-mask or anti-vax platform, I just believe that it should be left to the parents to decide, not a politician. On a personal note, I am a COVID survivor who back in March 2020 was one of the first in Ocean County to contract the virus. After being admitted to the hospital, I spent weeks on a ventilator and was medically sedated in a coma for over 30 days. After spending a total of 94 days in the hospital and subsequent rehab, I fought hard to not only to survive, but to return to my family and my career. Not wasting the second chance I’ve been given, I want to continue to fight for your children like I fought for my life.

“Although we have a great district, I definitely think that there are so many programs that could be created, mimicked or started or restarted to benefit the many needs of the students and staff. To start with I would like to see a program instituted that would CPR-certify all teachers and staff. I believe we would need to have an internet safety program developed in partnership with local law-enforcement to help the students deal with cyber bullying and predators on social media and gaming sites. I would like to create peer/mentor support groups for both the emotional and social stressors of our students in this current climate. Being the father of a special needs son I would like to see the inclusive model that is currently only in a couple of the schools in the district be extended to all elementary and middle schools and eventually brought to the high school as well. This model mainstreams special needs children into the general education classes. Along with the increasing the inclusive model, having sensory rooms constructed in each of the schools for those special needs children. I would also like to see a driver safety program such as Kean’s Share the Keys and a drug interdiction program such as #notevenonce or Great put into the curriculum for students to deal with opioid and other drug issues. Lastly, I would like to see a resiliency program created to help teachers and staff deal with the emotional and physical stresses that they have they have all experienced in the recent months in order to keep them healthy and working at their peak performance for the children.”

George Lobman Lobman has been in the engineering/ construction field for over 50 years in many

The Toms River Times, October 23, 2021, Page 9 leadership positions.

“I have sat on the Dover Township Planning Board as the Vice Chair for many years before the town became Toms River. I sat on the Planning Board Master Plan committee, Water Commission and was the First Chairman of the Landlord Tenant Advisory Board.

I was the representing member for the Ocean County Planning Board and Master Plan,” he said. His tenure on these boards were in the 1980s and 1990s.

“In the past many years my five children have all attended and graduated from Toms River pre-school thru high school and have developed into outstanding mature citizens.

One engineer, one lawyer, one government construction official, one stay at home mom and one college student in North Carolina who remains on the Dean’s List since freshmen year,” he said. “That was accomplished thru hard work and an excellent foundation of basic through higher educational efforts and a good homebased foundation. The system supported the learning efforts and had a value for education and ethics. I fear the lack of funds are negatively affecting the basis of learning and the current system will not be sufficient for my three grandchildren currently attending Toms River schools.”

“I have heard so much about decisions based on COVID, Teachers Unions and online learning to know that this current process needs to be monitored and adjusted to place most of the work at teaching our children once again while curbing outside influences of political rhetorical social engineering,” he said. “My current interest is to see why so little time and energy seems to be placed on reading, writing history, math and so much effort is directed at revisionist views and teaching.

Jennifer Howe Howe works as a seasonal bartender and server at the Sawmill in Seaside Park. “I have been there on and off for 15 years. I do not ‘work’ during the school year, but I am a full time mom of 5 school-aged children, ages 8, 10, 12, 14, and 15, and my oldest son is a junior at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. I am also a student at Kean University.”

The incumbent board member is completing her third year on the board.

“I am a member of the Seaside Park PTA. Although this school has been closed for several years, some of the students in the town attend Toms River Schools. The elementary students attend Washington Street Elementary School which is where my youngest children attend. I am the liaison between the two districts. The PTA is small but we run amazing events all year. I am also involved with a Food Distribution called “Pop the Trunk” through Fulfill every Friday, for the past 80 weeks at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River.

A group of volunteers including myself have been giving food to the less fortunate in not only Toms River but surrounding communities. I am so proud to be a part of something like this. I would encourage anyone to come down and volunteer one day. We start at 8 a.m. and finish up about 1 p.m. Also, if anyone is suffering from food insecurity or knows someone who is, we would love to help. I run numerous races each year that support local charities,

I love running and I love giving back. I am also on the board of the Toms River Education Foundation. Founded by Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, the foundation was established to raise money for the students of Toms River in the areas of athletics, the arts, music, and all extracurricular activities. The Foundation so far has been able to purchase new football uniforms and replace and repair kilns for the art department,” she said.

“The biggest issue facing our school district right now is our budget. Toms River has been suffering from S-2, which is the school funding formula. Every year we are losing millions of dollars and I worry how this is affecting our children’s education and the impact it has had on our staff. I have been in close contact with lawmakers in Trenton and will continue to fight for our fair share. Our district has to keep cutting programs and staff each school year. It is my mission to work with the government in Trenton to restore our funding. I am hoping to get reelected so that I can also hire a new superintendent. I am not a board member who is conflicted to vote for this position and have already put many hours into the hiring process.

“Our district needs a new superintendent who loves our town and schools. The morale needs to be restored and the confidence in the district that was once strong and unwavering needs to be reestablished. Although our interims have been nothing short of amazing, I believe the district and community are ready for a permanent superintendent to lead us through the pandemic and create stability,” she said.

Rachel Remelgado Remelgado has a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation and has a background in program management for mental health and addiction services.

“For the past three years I have been an advocate for fair funding in our public schools,” she said. “I have testified two consecutive years at the State budget hearings. I have spoken with legislators and local leaders to bring awareness of the devastating effects the funding cuts Toms River Regional and one-third of the NJ school districts have been struggling to survive.

“Since funding affects every area of how things operate, I believe that the state aid cuts are the primary problem for our district. We are currently operating $38 million under

adequacy. Classroom sizes are exploding and over 200 positions have been eliminated to date with more funding cuts scheduled for the next four years.

“A very vital missing piece of how we will survive this crisis is the lack of a permanent superintendent,” she said. “For over a year, our current BOE has failed to do the most important job they are tasked to do. We need that position filled by someone who will oversee and guide our district to operate with fiscal responsibility and direction that prioritizes a high quality education. As a non-conflicted board member, I would be vigilant to make that happen.”

“The pandemic has created havoc on our children’s educational, social and emotional development. Some were able to adjust without skipping a beat, but so many others were left behind. Many parents are feeling frustrated and helpless,” she said.

“Our district needs to reevaluate goals and missions to address these needs and foster partnerships and effective communication with parents to find ways to best serve the needs of our students. Our community has lost faith and confidence in our school board.

There are factors that are not in their control while other issues are created by deliberate choices that put outside agendas before the needs of our children. This is unacceptable.

The students of Toms River Regional deserve a school board that will put them and their education first!”

“I enjoyed being an active volunteer at my two children’s activities over the years. Some of my most rewarding experiences have been being a cheer, theater and scout mom.

Those experiences created some of my most cherished memories and bonding with my children, other families and our community.

I will work to protect and preserve those opportunities and other programming for younger families and future generations,” she said.

“I want to see a new and efficient Communication Plan created. So many parents say they are left in the dark and blindsided about what is happening in their children’s school. All buildings should be operating with the same plan to create reliability and consistency, especially in the current environment when it seems that policy and procedure change so often. I would also work to implement a district wide college and career planning initiative so all students have the same competitive edge for opportunities after high school.

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They found the original corner stones and will be preserving them to be visible for many years to come.

CORRECTION In the October 16 story “Historical Societies Share Stories Of The Past,” one of the participants was misidentified. The member of the Brick Historical Society in attendance was Ed Mangold, not Gene Donatiello. We regret the error.

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Woman Sentenced For Abandoning Dogs To Die

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A local woman avoided jail time but will receive a two-year probation for letting three dogs die in her care.

Allissa DeStefano, 30, of Toms River, was sentenced on October 15 for an Animal Cruelty charge. The Court ordered that she perform 60 days of community service, and imposed a lifetime ban on her owning animals.

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Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Kimberly Carr who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Animal Cruelty Squad and Lacey Township Police Department, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation, ultimately resulting in DeStefano’s guilty plea and sentence.

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Second Annual Boo-Drive Thru At Ocean County Mall TOMS RIVER – B98.5 FM is hosting the second annual Boo Drive -Thru at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on October 29 at 4 p.m.

Boo Drive-Thru in partnership with the Ocean County Mall and Stop & Shop is a safe and spooky way for families to dress up in costume, decorate their cars, and trick or treat in the comfort of their own vehicles. Located in the mall parking lot, this event is free to all ages.

Attendees will be greeted by the B98.5 on-air staff in costume and will experience festive Halloween displays as they drive through.

While supplies last, every car will receive a B98.5 trick or treat bag filled with candy, station merchandise, and the chance to win great prizes including concert tickets and more.

Attendees are encouraged to get creative and decorate their vehicles as they will be entered into B98.5’s best decorated vehicle contest.

Three lucky winners with the best Halloween themed vehicle will drive away with cold hard cash.

For more information about Boo Drive-Thru and its partners, email info@PressCommRadio.com.

AMI Opens 3rd Toms River Location

TOMS RIVER – Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) has opened its newest imaging facility in Toms River. Among the services offered at this location are MRI, 3D screening and diagnostic mammography, DEXA scans, ultrasound and x-ray.

The office is located at 1430 Hooper Ave., Suite 102 in Toms River. Office hours initially are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 732-223-XRAY (9729), or visit aminj.com.

The Hooper Ave. center is the third AMI location in Toms River and the sixth AMI imaging center in Ocean County, including the two offices in Brick and the one in Manahawkin.

“We are committed to providing the highest quality, most compassionate and easily accessible imaging services to all of our patients throughout south and central New Jersey,” said AMI Chief Executive Officer Dr. David Levi. “This new office location enhances our ability to provide that to residents of Toms River and surrounding areas.”

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Ocean County Veterans Day Parade Set For November 11

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The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street.

The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.

The Toms River Veterans Commission would like to encourage increased participation in this event that honors veterans who have served in our armed forces. The parade was cancelled last year due to COVID-19.

All Ocean County veterans’ organizations,

─Photo courtesy Toms River Township guests, as well as school bands and ROTC units are invited.

To participate, fill out an application: tomsrivertownship.com/DocumentCenter/ View/3205/2021-Veterans-Day-Parade-Application-PDF?bidId=. Email completed applications to Bob Larned, at bob.larned@yahoo. com. Deadline for submission is October 31.

After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument.

There is no rain date. If the parade is cancelled, a ceremony will take place in Town Hall in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room at 10 a.m.

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TOMS RIVER – On September 29, the Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program, in partnership with

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Attendees heard powerful stories of individuals in recovery and learned about resources available on campus and in our community. Together, we can end the stigma associated with addiction and celebrate the meaning of recovery.

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Intermediate South ‘Nurture by Nature’ Courtyard Takes Shape

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Follow along as the new courtyard at Intermediate South takes shape. The project is part of the Nurture by Nature initiative connected to the school’s WSCC health grant, and in line with the district’s broader commitment to mental and social-emotional health.

Intermediate South’s Mrs. Walsh clears the way for two Colorado blue spruces that will be planted in the school’s refurbished courtyard on October 4.

On October 6, the project’s “MVP,” Dr. Tegeder, helped sling stones; Mrs. Thornley, sandals and all, got straight to work with a huge smile; Mrs. Walsh came back for round three and remembered her work clothes; Mrs. Henke joined in but don’t tell her hubby (or she’ll have to help with the yard work at home); and Mrs. Jimenez was ready to work and wondered where the music was.

On October 7, most of the landscaping fabric was cut. “Two more little islands to go, but that will have to wait for the weekend,” said project lead Betty Velez-Gimbel. “Thank you for joining me today, Dr. Tegeder! So appreciate your ongoing support!”

A successful weekend, October 9 and10, moving the soil in place. Project lead Betty Velez-Gimbel expressed her thanks to Dr. Tegeder; Tana and Tim; Yami and Rob;

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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 war ranty 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 check-

ing 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.

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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.

(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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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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Council:

Continued From Page 1 Ward 1 Democrat Michele Williams and Republican Justin Lamb are competing to represent Ward 1.

Williams has been a member of the Board of Education since 2018. She retired as the principal of St. Joseph Grade School in Toms River.

“We must stabilize our property taxes,” she said. “As principal of St. Joseph Grade School, I provided excellence in education and stayed within a budget! I can do the same with our township. My plan? Eliminate unnecessary patronage positions.

As the Chairperson and member for four years of the Insurance Committee of the Toms River Regional Schools Board I have learned a great deal of the process in providing first rate benefits at the best price. We can obtain competitive pricing for employee insurance benefits instead of relying on politically connected firms. And finally, we can expand shared services with surrounding towns and with our school district to lower our taxes. What we cannot afford to do is keep on doing things the same old way and count on the taxpayer to bail out the politicians.”

During her time on the school board, she said they have successfully navigated through several difficult budget years, the COVID epidemic, and maintaining school buildings. She has served on various school board committees: personnel, curriculum, and insurance.

“I have served in various educational leadership positions in the Diocese of Trenton for over 20 years. My service began at St. Justin the Martyr Parish, Toms River, as Director of Religious Education, 1992-1999.

From there I moved onto my first position as principal in Jackson at St. Aloysius School.

Being a new school, PreK - 5, my primary responsibility was to develop the middle school component, and to bring St. Al’s to our first 8th grade graduation which we celebrated in 2002. In 2003 I was appointed principal at St. Joseph Grade School. I enjoyed 14 wonderful years guiding our school in shared leadership with school directors, assistant administrators, support staff, and school board, and in collaboration with the best teachers, students, and parents in the world!”

She is a board member of the Central Ocean Rotar y Club, Ocean’s Harbor House, and she volunteers with Habitat for Humanity Communities that Care, RJW Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery.

Lamb is sergeant with the Lavallette Police Department, where he’s worked for 20 years. He is also a volunteer firefighter/ EMT with the Lavallette Volunteer Fire Company, Station 69. He is a practicing attorney, with Lamb Law Offices, LLC., located in downtown Toms River.

“Property taxes are out of control in Toms River, and the taxpayers of Ward 1 especially feel it. Reckless runaway spending is to blame and I intend to expose the waste and vote NO to any proposed spending that increases taxes,” he said.

He was appointed Commissioner to the

Toms River Township Parking Authority, a post held from 2020 through 2021.

He is also a Life Member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association, New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Ocean County Bar Association, Knights of Columbus, Moose International, Ortley Beach, NJ, Toms River Elks, Lodge #1875, and the Gilford Park Yacht Club.

Ward 2 Republican incumbent Councilman Daniel Rodrick is being challenged by Democrat Jeff J. Horn in Ward 2.

Rodrick is a science teacher in a public school and is seeking re-election as the Ward 2 councilman.

“I continue to advocate shopping for health insurance,” Rodrick said. “Mayor Hill and the Council majority continue to overpay for health coverage. It’s costing taxpayers $40,000 a year per family plan.

The township is responsible for 450 active employees and 250 retirees. Saving just $2,000 on a policy would save the township a million dollars.

“Additionally, we should be exploring shared services agreements with neighboring municipalities and the county.

There are countless overlaps in services that can be explored, and residents know that I have the political courage to support these agreements. Since being elected, I have voted against every tax increase and exposed millions in waste. If re-elected, I will continue to fight the waste and unnecessary spending that is driving up property taxes,” he said.

Horn is an attorney whose primary focus is family and divorce law.

“Residents are worried that property taxes go up while services go down. As an outsider, I will get under the hood of Town Hall. As a Main Street businessman I know how to stretch a dollar. Toms River has an astonishing 22 Departments and 11 Boards.

Millions of dollars in savings can be achieved by eliminating excessive layers of government by deploying technology and automation. We all hold a super-computer in our hands. Government lags behind in utilizing automation. It is a question of mindset. I will bring a beginner’s and an outsider’s mindset to implementing 21st century efficiency at the local government level,” he said.

“I was honored to be nominated by Governor DiFrancesco to the Ocean County Board of Taxation. I served there for six years including service as president of the Board. We adjudicated thousands of property tax appeals, serving as an overseer of the tax assessing function. Following Board service, my firm and I represented thousands of taxpayers achieving tax savings in the millions of dollars,” he said.

“Members of my firm and I have been active in multiple civic groups. Most fulfilling to me has been my service as a supporter, former board member and pro bono legal counsel to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat addresses multiple housing needs in the community including building new homes for deserving families and repairing existing homes to keep seniors and veterans ‘safe at home.’ Habitat is the ultimate hand

up, not a hand out,” he said.

Ward 3 Republican James J. Quinlisk and Democrat Karin Sage are competing for Ward 3.

Sage is an attorney with a law firm, specializing in business litigation.

“I am a volunteer with the Toms River soccer clubs. I am the endurance trainer for my oldest son’s travel soccer team and the assistant coach for my youngest son’s team,” she said.

“Why are taxes so high? Since 2007 Toms River municipal taxes have increased by 102%. They have more than doubled since 2007! Taxpayers are paying for more than 20 high-paying confidential political appointees. I would eliminate all unneeded political appointees. I also plan to conduct an operational audit to identify cost savings and explore shared services. We have been dropping the ball on shared services in our town, and our residents are suffering because of it. As the biggest town in Ocean County, we need to share our services with the other government entities right here in Toms River, including the Board of Education and the Municipal Utilities Authority, because the same tax dollars are paid to all three. I would work with the school board and the MUA on the things we all do on our own, like mapping services, bussing, snow plowing and recreation. Our residents want services done in the most cost effective manner. I intend to break down those walls because we need to work together to reduce our costs overall.”

Quinlisk and his wife own a small business in Toms River that sells, services, and installs home access products such as wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, and modular wheelchair ramps for people with mobility issues, as well as home elevators.

He is a volunteer firefighter with the Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department. He has served as vice president and president, and currently serves as a fire commissioner.

Increasing commercial ratables is the key to handling taxes, he said.

“Allowing business to open and thrive in a community of about 100,000 is good for the businesses and good for the residents of our great town,” he said. “Our population has grown by about 10% in the last decade and as a community we need places to shop, places to dine, and places for recreation. We also need places to work. Making it possible for new business to open here and our existing businesses the ability to grow, will increase the tax revenue to the town without raising property taxes for our home owners.

“I am in no way suggesting that ‘build, build, build’ is the answer. Smart growth with strategic planning will allow for both new businesses to open without tearing down all of our green space,” he said.

Ward 4 Democrat incumbent Councilman Terrance Turnbach is being challenged by Republican David J. Ciccozzi for Ward 4. Ciccozzi did not return requests for comment.

Turnbach is an attorney in the Toms River Law Firm of Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham & Turnbach. He has been in council since 2018.

“Keeping taxes stable must always be a top priority of local government. In order to do this, we must stop entering into bad land deals such as the Downtown Redevelopment Project behind the old Red Carpet Inn. I voted no to this project for a reason.

We bought this property at a premium (over 3 million dollars) in order to improve the quality of life in our Downtown. Let’s face it, the Red Carpet Inn was an opiate den for years. To sell this property to a wealthy developer for the purchase price of ONE DOLLAR for the construction of two ten-story apartment towers that a majority of local residents do not want is bad business. This bad business is only exacerbated by the Township’s agreement to enter into a PILOT program with the developer for thirty years - meaning that the developer will not pay taxes on the property and none of the money paid through the PILOT will go to our schools,” he said.

“We must continue to eliminate patronage or unnecessary municipal jobs. When the majority of the Township Council moved to create a Council Secretary position in 2019 and hire a Republican committee member from a neighboring municipality, I voted no and spotlighted the reasons why the residents of our municipality will not stand for this. Patronage positions on the public dime are unacceptable, no matter what political party you affiliate with,” he said.

“We must continue to explore shared service agreements with neighboring municipalities and continue to focus on ways to curb municipal spending,” he said. “With regard to municipal services, we need to continue to explore grant opportunities that continue to support our Police Department and Public Works.

“I am committed to serving our Toms River Community. For the past 80 weeks, I have run the Toms River Food Distribution to help feed our neighbors struggling with food insecurity as a result of the pandemic. I am the founder of the Toms River Education Foundation, a recognized 501 (c)(3) non-profit that raises money for the students of the Toms River Regional Schools to ensure that extra-curricular school activities do not get cut because of the drastic (state aid) cuts. This year alone we have raised over $25,000 for the students of Toms River Regional Schools. I am on the Board of Trustees of The Hope Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to address the needs of Toms River families in crisis by providing assistance with food, clothing, rental assistance, utility assistance and shelter. I am on the Board of Trustees with Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity, whose mission is to provide permanent housing to those in need in our community.

I am a volunteer with Just Believe, Inc., a non-profit that runs our Code Blue Program in Toms River. I am also a volunteer soccer coach for both the St. Joseph’s Grade School girls team and the Toms River Futbol Club U8 Cheetahs girls team. I am also a volunteer baseball coach with the Toms River Titans based out of the Toms River Little League. I am a member of the Ocean County Bar Association, a past President of this Association, and I have been recognized as the Citizen of the Year in this Association in 2018 and 2021,” he said.

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POINT PLEASANT – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant is looking for woman interested in a variety of charity & social options. The club is a nonprofit organization and a member of the NJSFWC. They are an active club that works with many other charities seeking help, along with local schools, community shelters, local police and fire houses and so much more. A couple of their current projects are Operation Yellow Ribbon (sending filled holiday stockings for our troops) & Operation Chill-Out (donations provide cases of water, backpacks filled with a

coat & other winter items to homeless vets), and St. Gregory’s Pantry monthly donations of food & personal items.

They are always looking for woman who also like to help others. You do not need to be from Pt. Pleasant, as they have members from Brick, Toms River and other towns. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the club house, 513 St. Louis Ave., Pt. Pleasant Beach.

If you are interested, join the next meeting on October 28 at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be discussing the pressing topic of “scams.”

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BERKELEY – SRPWesterly Entertainment Committee Presents the Interactive Comedy Murder Mystery, “Murder: Family Style,” performed by DOA on November 13 at 7 p.m. in the Club House located at 39 Millbrook Drive.

Tickets cost $32. Ticket sale dates at the

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BYOB and snacks. Coffee and cake will be served during intermission. For additional info call Cookie 201-394-3583 or Diane 848-223-7661

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JERSEY SHORE – Halloween weekend starts early with the BlueClaws, with the team hosting a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night at the ballpark on October 29.

Gates will open at 6:00 pm with the movie shown on the 1,857 square foot video board beginning at 7 p.m.

Ticket Information: Tickets are just $10 and include popcorn plus soda/water. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase.

“Our movie nights were extremely popular last summer, especially our Halloween-themed night, and we’re looking forward to another great night this year,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ric-

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─Photo courtesy BlueClaws ciutti. “Watching the movie from the field is a very unique experience plus we have other fun on tap as well. It promises to be a great night out for all!”

Additionally, the event includes a costume parade for kids, and fun, safe, and low-contact trick-or-treating. There will be a costume contest as well with the winner earning a Luxury Suite outing for a 2022 April/May game.

As part of the Nightmare Before Christmas festivities, Santa Claws will be here for pictures with fans as well.

Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up. Fans are permitted to bring lawn chairs or blankets to watch the movie from the field.

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Around The Jersey Shore 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.

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.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola.

Vendors Needed For Craft And Vendor Fair

TOMS RIVER – The American Legion Auxiliary, located at 2025 Church Rd, Toms River, is in need of vendors for their Craft

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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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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

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Crossword puzzle

Jumble:

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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.

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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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HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT STEAK

By America’s Test Kitchen

PAN - SEARED STRIP STEAKS Serves 4

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

AS THE LEADING RESOURCE FOR SENIOR VETERANS WE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE APPROVAL PROCESS

2 minutes.

3. Reduce the heat to medium. Flip the steaks and continue to cook, flipping steaks every 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. If the skillet starts to smoke, turn the heat down.)

4. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes. Slice crosswise into thin strips.

Sprinkle sliced steak evenly with salt.

Serve.

1. Place the steaks on a large plate. Use paper towels to pat both sides of the steak dry. Sprinkle steaks evenly with half of the pepper. Flip them over and sprinkle evenly with the remaining pepper.

2. Place the steaks 1 inch apart in a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Turn the heat to high and cook for 2 minutes. Use Recipe note: You can also use rib-eye tongs to flip the steaks and cook for steaks for this 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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