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Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn About 50 volunteers picked up garbage at the newly-acquired open space near Breton Woods.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Julie Gaffney is one of the Breton Woods residents who was instrumental in saving the 32-acre parcel of natural land and preventing the construction of “The Havens at Metedeconk,” a development of 59 homes at the site.

The heavily-wooded

property runs east of Laurel Avenue, and lies behind Osborn Elementary School and Visitation Roman Catholic Church, who along with the Trenton Diocese, owned the land and had an agreement to sell it to a developer.

Many of the residents who live in the area orga-

nized a nearly two-year “Save Breton Woods” campaign, attended multiple Planning Board meetings and got the attention of several environmental groups.

In January of this year, an $8.55 million deal was struck between the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund

Advisory Committee, the township and the contract purchaser D.R. Horton of Texas whereby Ocean County would pay $6.84 million and Brick Township would pay $1.71 million for the property.

The township is on the hook for just $510,000 (Clean Up- See Page 4)

Italian Heritage Celebrated In Weekend Festival, Parade

Photo by Bob Vosseller Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshall Lisa Pizzella waves to spectators along the parade route in Seaside Heights.

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The three-day County Colu mbu s Day Parade & Italian Festival brought vendors, music, food and fun to Seaside Heights once again and you didn’t have to be Italian to enjoy it.

“We are happy to say the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival ha s become one of the most popular ethnic cultural festivals in the state,” Ocean Cou nt y Colu mbu s Day Parade and Italian Festival Commit-

tee Chairman Michael Blandina said.

Each year the festival, which kicks off on a Friday, takes place along Grant Avenue in the borough, between Ocean Terrace and W Central Avenue, and features a variety of (Parade- See Page 4)

October 14, 2023

Jenkinson’s Reopens Beach Access After State Warning

By Alyssa Riccardi DEP, and reopening.

POINT PLEASANT When the issue first arose BEACH – Chains and at the beginning of Seplocks will no longer adorn tember, Mayor Kanitra the gates of a popular speculated that JenkinJersey Shore beach after son’s made the decision it was closed off to the to close all their beaches public. and access points due to a Jenkinson’s has re- drowning in the off-season opened three of its beach and a subsequent lawsuit. gates for the first time “Please understand that in about a month after Jenkinson’s is a private having a dispute with company that owns the the state Department of majority of beaches and Environmental Protec- beach access points in tion (DEP).

Point Pleasant Beach.

On September 30, I want to make it very Point Pleasant Beach clear that this decision is Mayor Paul Kanitra an- not the Borough of Point nounced the reopening Pleasant Beach’s and of the beach in a post on that the only beach that Facebook. Kanitra said the town owns, Marythe main pavilion gate, land Avenue, is open inlet pavilion gate and for guests in accordance Forman Avenue access with our local beach orpoints were open. dinances,” Mayor KaniNearly two weeks earli- tra said. er, the owners of Jenkin- The lawsuit was filed son’s Pavilion received a in 2021 by the family of warning from the state a man who drowned in DEP saying that the pad- the surf at an unguardlocked gates were a vio- ed beach in September lation of the conditions of 2020. According to the its Coastal Area Facility family, Jenkinson’s alReview Act permit. legedly failed to provide Quickly after Labor Day enough warnings of the weekend, Jenkinson’s dangerous surf condiPavilion locked their tions, and said the comgates and sent people pany should have shut away since there were no down all beach access. more lifeguards on duty. Due to repeated inciThe only open access was dents of people swimthe borough-owned beach ming without lifeguards, at Maryland Avenue. towns like Toms River Throughout this dispute, and Seaside Heights said the company has not put they would ticket swimout any public statement mers, while Jenkinson’s regarding the closures, the closed its beach access.

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Clean Up:

Continued From Page 1 for the land since the Garden State Preservation Trust approved a Green Acres application for a $1.2 million matching grant. Now the parcel will remain in its natural state in perpetuity except for a six-acre portion behind Osbornville Elementary School where the township will construct a playground.

“Now I understand how [the preservation of natural lands] works,” said Gaffney from a recent Saturday morning cleanup of the woods, organized by the Township Environmental Commission.

“People have to pay attention to what is going on in their neighborhood,” Gaffney said before some 50 volunteers, who met in the parking lot of Osbornville Elementary School, grabbed buckets, gloves and trash bags before heading into the woods.

“Go to the meetings, see what’s happening in your town,” she said. “The Board listens to the people. If the neighborhood shows up, they’re going to listen to you.

“This property was saved by the neighborhood getting together,” Gaffney said. “Ryan Gittler, who lives near us, started a Facebook page, and then people saw the Facebook page and then we all started coming together - we had a rally in front of Visitation Church, and

Parade:

Continued From Page 1 delicious food and Italian specialties, craft vendors and exhibitors plus live entertainment.

This year’s weather proved better than most with Friday’s expected rain failing to make an appearance. Some brisk winds showed up on Saturday evening. Sunday’s weather was perfect all day long.

The festival culminated with the 32nd Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade which had marchers heading down the Boulevard. There were marching bands, f loats, antique cars, Mummers, and various organizations, local and not so local groups.

An event tradition is the presence of an ethnic folkloric band who comes directly from Italy. This year’s group was “Citta’ dei Trulli.”

Chair man Blandina always credits John Giavatto, International Relations Chairman, with continuing to arrange for groups like “Citta’ dei Trulli” to attend various cultural events in Ocean County during their time in America.

Additional performances took place around Ocean County. They visited senior communities and area high schools, before and after the festival weekend.

“Citta’ dei Trulli” consists of approximately 40 members, divided between dancers and musicians. This group was founded in 1928 to represent their region’s traditions, costumes, dances and songs. This marked their first visit to Ocean County.

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then I organized a meeting at the Breton Woods Clubhouse and Willie deCamp from Save Barnegat Bay came, and that was our beginning.”

“It was a big group effort,” she said.

Tony Kono, the volunteer chairperson of the Brick Township Environmental Commission, said the commission organizes about six clean-ups a year on township-owned property, including the Sawmill Tract, the Airport Tract, the Havens Homestead and township parks.

Brick Memorial High School social studies teacher of 32 years, Ann Marie Tarnowski, who is a Brick resident, brought about a dozen of her students from the Green Team and from the Key Club.

“The Green Team is all about sustainability, recycling - they have a whole program for their first year, they were just asked to start it, so this is our first event, ever,” she said.

Mayor Lisa Crate and Councilman Vincent Minischino came to the clean-up.

“I’m very excited about saving Breton Woods - you can see from the turnout from the community how many people are invested in this property and keeping it just as it is,” she said. “Now we want to keep it clean as well as keeping it green.”

The Environmental Commission is planning another clean-up for the site during the winter 2024.

Maria Maruca served once again as the parade’s announcer at the band stand. She introduced Lisa Pizzella who served as this year’s Grand Marshal - an honor she received due to her efforts on behalf of Italian heritage and culture For the Imbrenda family of Toms River, the parade and festival are a tradition.

They were busy cooking up their special brand of Italian sausage and pepper sandwiches throughout the weekend. Lydezia and her husband Pat (who had the day off on parade day) bring their stand Pat’s Italian Sausage every year.

“We’ve had the stand since my daughter was 2,” Lydezia Imbrenda said pointing to her daughter (Joelle Ellis). “She’s 51 now.”

“We have a family recipe. Only family works here and we fight every day,” she joked. “All my grandchildren work here too. My niece and her daughter are here today,” she added.

Imbrenda said she was glad for such great weather. “We don’t know what the word umbrella is so we just wait for the nice weather to come.”

Further down the street was Mick Julia of Mullica Hill who operated Karen and the Nut selling a variety of roasted nuts.

“This is our first time here but we started back in 2012. We saw only one person doing it so I decided to give it a try and bought the business.”

Julia said he averages 10 festivals a year. “We did the Ocean City block party yesterday. I have another stand in Ocean City. We missed Friday but we were here Saturday and came back today.

You could also pick up a T-shirt for $5 to show your Italian pride from the Seaside

Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The volunteers gathered at the parking lot of Osborn Elementary School before embarking on their clean-up.

Heights Italian American Club. Their stand and at least one other featured T-shirts that poked fun of the age-old debate of whether it is called tomato sauce or gravy.

Blandina noted that it takes 12 months to prepare and raise the funds for all that goes

on during the weekend. The committee consists of a small group of individuals who are volunteers .

“Their efforts have made the parade and Italian Festival a reality for more than a quarter of a century,” Blandina added.

Photo by Bob Vosseller The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade & Italian Festival Committee always bring a group from Italy. This year’s talented group was “Citta’ dei Trulli.”

Photo by Bob Vosseller Several local high school bands were part of this year’s Ocean County Columbus Day Parade. Central Regional High School Marching Band was the first to perform that afternoon.

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Ciba Deal Taken To Court

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Environmental group Save Barnegat Bay has partnered with the township of Toms River to file appeals against the State Department of Environmental Protection’s deal with the owners of the Ciba-Geigy Superfund site.

Ciba’s chemical and dye factory buried tons of toxic waste on the site off Route 37, and dumped it in outflow pipes. An uptick in cancer rates in the area has been attributed to the company but proving it scientifically has always been difficult.

Last year, the DEP agreed to a Natural Resource Damage settlement that would allow the property’s current owners, BASF, to profit off of some of the land.

This left locals with a bad taste in their mouth.

Save Barnegat Bay’s team of legal and environmental experts said that the DEP

failed to quantify the damages done to the offsite environment of Ocean County.

The purpose of a Natural Resource Damage settlement is to put a dollar value on something priceless, according to these experts at a town hall earlier this year. The settlement seeks to make the locals whole for their loss of environment, clean drinking water and more.

The difficulty in doing this is that the exact impact is still being learned, they said. The waste has not yet been cleaned up.

There hasn’t been an accurate accounting of the impact in neighboring towns.

The appeal specifies that the settlement doesn’t accurately reflect damage done to the Barnegat Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer and the Toms River itself.

Additionally, the plan doesn’t provide for any environmental restoration plans for

anywhere outside the property BASF owns, the appeal noted. What it does provide is a conservation easement on the land, which is in violation of the town’s zoning.

“The sweetheart deal that NJDEP made with BASF is woefully inadequate and does not compensate the people of Toms River and Ocean County for the damage that has been done to our environment by the corporate polluters,” said Mayor Maurice B. Hill, Jr. The goal of the appeal is to secure funding for projects put forth by all Ocean County towns that were impacted, providing a way to restore the damage done to their natural resources as well.

“We are fortunate that Save Barnegat Bay has stepped up to assemble a top notch team of legal and environmental experts to lead this fight and to finally get justice for the environmental destruction our community

has endured for decades,” Hill said.

“This is just the beginning of what will be a long battle for justice for Toms River and the surrounding Ocean County towns and we are ready to go the distance and stand together with Toms River and Ocean County,” said Britta Forsberg, Save Barnegat Bay’s Executive Director.

Last year, BASF and the State Department of Environmental Protection reached this settlement that would keep about 1,000 acres of it preserved for open space, pollinator gardens, trails, and an environmental recreation center.

Locals were angry that 255 acres of the site would be allowed to be developed on Route 37 in an area currently zoned as light industrial. BASF will also be able to profit from a huge solar array. This is being done despite Ciba winning $17 million off the town in a tax appeal.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Bill Would Target Online Sales Of Illicit Drugs Laced With Fentanyl Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ted Cruz (RTX) introduced the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act, legislation that would address the online sale of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Specifically, the legislation would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the methods used to enable the online sale of fentanyl and assess the efforts of federal law enforcement and online providers in combatting the issue.

The legislation comes as more Ameri-

cans died from drug overdoses in 2022 than any year prior, and an alarming number of those fatalities stemmed from the online sale of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.

During just a two-month period in 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) identified 76 cases where traffickers advertised drugs on social media. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) discovered that nearly 95% of the 35,000 online pharmacies operated illegally and experts detect over 10,000 new dr ug-related accounts on social media every month.

“The online sale of illicit drugs laced with fentanyl has had a devastating effect: d r ug overdoses now sur pass suicide, traffic accidents, and gun vi-

olence as one of the leading causes of preventable death among people aged 18 to 45,” said Senator Booker. “This legislation will provide answers of how best to disrupt online drug distribution channels, helping lawmakers craft evidence-based solutions that effectively address the issue.”

“Our nation’s dr ug overdose crisis - fueled by fentanyl - has claimed upwards of 70,000 American lives,” said Senator Cruz. “This fentanyl is often marketed and sold online. I am proud to work with Sen. Booker to introduce bipar tisan legislation that scrutinize exact numbers underlying this crisis and allow us to work towards comprehensive solutions to the fentanyl pandemic.”

The Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act would require the GAO to provide a report within one year on the following

areas: the business models and techniques employed by online fentanyl traffickers; the utilization of social media platforms in facilitating fentanyl transactions involving youth; the scope and effectiveness of federal initiatives aimed at countering online fentanyl sales, including intergovernmental and interagency collaborations; the enforcement mechanisms and processes employed by online providers to detect and report transactions; an analysis of the outcomes of referrals to law enforcement agencies regarding online fentanyl sales, along with areas requiring improvement The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Peter Welch (D-VT), Tom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Bob Casey (D-PA).

Federal Grant To Fund Mental Health Services For Ocean County College Students From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith TOMS RIVER - A $78,930 federal grant to help fund suicide prevention efforts at Ocean County College (OCC) was announced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th).

“This federal grant will help students who are struggling with various kinds of stress and pressures of college life,” said Rep. Smith. “The programs funded by this grant will help Ocean County College in its efforts to serve its students who may need help coping through the college’s Ocean WAVES initiative.”

OCC President Dr. Pamela J. Monaco said: “We are thrilled to receive this grant, which

will enable us to enhance our mental health and wellness services and expand the programs that support our most vulnerable students. As Ocean County’s community college, many of our students are working, taking care of their families, and juggling other school and life activities while pursuing their degrees. The GLS grant provides OCC with the opportunity to strengthen the connections between our students and the resources they need to successfully complete their studies. We are grateful to Congressman Smith for working hard to support the students of Ocean County.”

The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Grant was awarded by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Center for Mental Health Services.

It will pay for services between Sept. 30,

2023, and Sept. 29, 2026. The funding was awarded to fund the college’s Ocean WAVES - We Ask, Verify Empathize and Support Suicide Prevention.

Congress established the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 1992 to make information, ser vices, and research on substance abuse/substance use and mental health more accessible. SAMHSA, operating under HHS, leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. SAMHSA reports that in 2020, the U.S. had one death by suicide every 11 minutes, and that suicide is a leading cause of death for people aged 10-34 years.

SAMHSA operates the HHS 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, including the 2023

addition of nationwide American Sign Language services for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Over the past year, the 988 Lifeline has received more than 5.5 million calls, texts, and chats. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available - call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

If you or someone you know needs help regarding addiction and mental health services, you can call the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700, or the Monmouth County Ocean County Health Department at 732-431-7456. For additional information about some local providers’ services, you can also visit their websites, including organizations that have received federal support, such as: Preferred Behavioral Health Group, Lakewood Community Service Corporation, CPC Behavioral Healthcare or CFC Loud N Clear Foundation.

Teens, De-Stress Anywhere You Are With Online Calm Room TOMS RIVER – Stress can affect anyone, for any number of reasons. Teens feeling overwhelmed can unplug, unwind, and re-focus in the Ocean County Library’s online Calm Room.

Located in the Teen Zone at theoceancountylibrary.org, it offers tools and resources for understanding how stress develops,

ways to manage it, and tips for physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Teens will find portals to soothing sights and sounds, live nature and animal cams, personal stories, mindfulness and meditation guides, and links to related apps, podcasts and websites including Calm, Headspace, Rainy Mood, A Soft Murmur,

and others.

The Calm Room is part of the Teen Health and Wellness Database, which provides articles and videos by professionals and teens on various topics related to teen health and wellbeing.

The database also contains a list of free, safe, confidential hotlines in Ocean County, the

state of New Jersey, the U.S. and Canada for issues such as homelessness, addiction, bullying, depression, grief, HIV/AIDS, and more.

This free service is provided in collaboration with Rosen Publishing. To learn more, stop by any of OCL’s 21 branches or reading centers, visit theoceancountylibrary.org, or call 732349-6200.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial This Newspaper Will Stop Running Menendez Press Releases On the Government Page every week, we publish press releases and columns from your elected officials but there’s one name you’re not going to see for a while.

Senator Robert Menendez has been indicted (again) for bribery and other crimes. While we remain editorially neutral, and everyone deserves their day in court, we feel it would be inappropriate to give him space in our newspapers.

If the Senator’s charges a re d ropped (agai n), then by all means, we’ll go back to running his statements. However, his staffers are going to start fleeing the sinking ship and he’s not going to have anyone to write these

press releases soon.

Politicians are constantly accused of crimes. What makes this one different?

To be frank, I’ve seen Scooby Doo villains cover their tracks better. I mean, having half a million in cash stashed in envelopes throughout his house is cartoon-level. I’m embarrassed that he represents our state – not because he’s a criminal but because he’s not good at being a criminal. As a Jersey resident, I expect a higher quality of crime.

Everyone assumes that politicians are crooks so most of us just shrug when we hear something like this.

But when a crime is this blatant, it’s hard to overlook.

It’s going to color everything he does from now on. Every statement he makes will

be seen through the lens of “How is he making money off this?” So, how could we possibly continue to run his releases?

What will be on the Government Page now? How do I – the news editor – choose what press releases get printed?

Glad you asked. I have the press release pages bookmarked for all our elected officials. Once a week, I sift through them to see which ones actually apply to our small section of New Jersey.

Honestly, it’s slim pickings some weeks. I’m not going to call anyone out here, but some politicians only seem to help other areas of the state and some politicians only talk about themselves. Some rarely publish anything.

For personal reasons, I

stay away from whiners.

So many statements from our elected officials are just them complaining about something the other side did without offering solutions.

They never seem to write a bill or solve a problem. They just point the finger.

Finally, there are a few local officials who email their statements directly to the paper, and I’m going to take the time to thank them here.

I’m not going to name them because I don’t want readers to think I’m biased in favor of them, but they know who they are.

If you’re interested in seeing the press releases from your elected officials, take a look at them here: U.S. House of Representatives: vandrew.house.gov/ news and chrissmith.house.

gov/news U.S. Senate: booker.senate. gov/news/press NJ Governor: nj.gov/governor State Senate and Assembly: district9.senatenj.com district10.senatenj.com singer.senatenj.com Senator Sam Thompson of the 12th District was basically ousted by Republican leadership, and his page has been redirected to the state GOP. The assembly members in that district are still active at: njassemblygop.com/tag/ rob-clifton assemblymanalex.com By reading the press releases on these sites, you’ll see what these politicians care about. What they spend their time on. What they use their voice for. It’s education-

al, but don’t assume that this is all they do or care about. There are ones who never post. It just might mean that they are not as interested in issuing press releases as others.

If you see Gov. Phil Murphy or Senator Cory Booker in the paper more than anyone else, that’s not because we like them more. It’s simply because they publish several releases a week for me to choose from while some don’t update their website all month.

Also, I might have to dip into Murphy and Booker even more just because we won’t be printing Menendez any longer.

want to return them to you, SAFELY.

source) largest municipality in the State of New Jersey, in the most densely populated state in the country (11th most populated state in the nation) with the fourth largest school system in the state. Mr. Rodrick is proud that he has voted NO to redevelopment plans for the downtown; voted NO for development on the Route 9 corridor; and voted NO when it came to funding new emergency vehicles, when he has attended meetings.

Furthermore, Mr. Rodrick has a history of campaigning against initiatives that would move Toms River in a positive direction. He has missed meetings and has a full-time job as a teacher in Monmouth County, his workload won’t allow him to keep up with the pace of Toms River. I believe a mayor should put Toms River first!

Let me be completely transparent since immediately after winning the primary, Mr. Rodrick warned Republicans not to turn their backs on him and went as far as saying “If there are Republicans out there who believe that they are going to secretly support the Democrats

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Letters To The Editor Bus Driver Explains Safety To Parents PARENTS PLEASE READ before you want to bash your child’s bus driver! If only you could sit in their seat before you criticize for 10 minutes you would find this to be 110% true.

As a school bus driver, I would like to explain something.

My job is to transport your child from point A to point B safely, on time and ready

to learn.

That is all.

What do I mean when I say safely?

Let me explain.

Safely means I pre-trip my bus daily to ensure it is running properly and that it hasn’t been tampered with.

Safely means my eyes are constantly scanning all 7 mirrors, blind spots, and the road in front of me, behind me and to both sides of me.

I’m NOT a babysitter.

I’m NOT a mediator.

I’m a BUS DRIVER.

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I would absolutely love to be able to watch and hear each and every little thing that goes on in the 40 feet of school bus behind me, but while I’m watching Johnny jump across the seat, I just missed a car pull out in front of me. And eekkkk, while I’m yelling at Susie to keep her hands to herself, the light changed and now I’m slamming the brakes to stop in time at the intersection.

Uh oh! Now Joey has a nose bleed? And now someone dumped all of Katie’s stuff out of her bookbag, and “Bus driver, Bobby is flicking me,” and “Bus driver, Lily said she doesn’t like me anymore,” and what’s that? While I’m looking in the mirror behind me reprimanding your perfect children, a car just ran my reds and Sally was almost run over!

It’s Never Ending to us...

And that doesn’t even include the way the children speak to us. I’m pretty certain they don’t speak to other school faculty like that. And certainly don’t speak to their parents the way they speak to us...

So please, parents, tell me...

where do you want me to look?

Behind me?

In front of me?

Would you prefer I pull over each and every time someone yells “bus driver?” Because then YOU will complain that the bus is never on time, and trust me if I did pull over every time, we wouldn’t even make it out of the school parking lot before I’d have to stop.

In case you didn’t know, your children are not perfect...no one is.

Would you rather I continue down the road watching what’s going on BEHIND me more than what’s going on with other vehicles on the road around me? Because I can assure you, if I’m not scanning every angle around the bus, there WILL be an accident, and then I will again be to blame, because I should’ve been paying attention to the road. Now, on top of that, we see your children for less than 30 minutes a day, in most cases.

Please teach your child to respect the bus driver, and to behave themselves when riding the bus...because we

A Toms River School Bus Driver wishing to remain anonymous

Republican Endorses Dem For Mayor As someone who cares deeply about the future of Toms River, I am writing to express my support for Ben Giovine as the next mayor of our town.

This November 7, we will be choosing between two candidates to lead our community, and I believe that Mr. Giovine has the vision, experience, and leadership skills needed to move Toms River forward.

In contrast, his opponent, Daniel Rodrick, has proven himself to be the wrong choice for our town. Mr. Rodrick’s signs say Stop Building which continues his position of saying NO, as opposed to recommending solutions and plans in the best interest of the 100,000 residents of Toms River. Whether we like it or not, Toms River is the sixth (or seventh, depending upon

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Osbornville Elementary School Receives Donations For Students

Photo courtesy The Women’s Club of Brick (From left) Osbornville Principal Jayne VanNosdall, Women’s Club of Brick members Kathy DeMarkey, Deborah Bickerton, and President Janice Mishkin, as well as Dr. Brett Novick, Social Worker/School Counselor.

BRICK – The Women’s Club of Brick Township, Inc. became aware that there might be children attending the Osbornville Elementary School, located on Drum Point Road, that were not as prepared as they could be to start the school year.

Dr. Brett Novick, the School’s Social Worker/ Counselor said “Backpacks, pencils and paper are the tools by which our students can do the work of learning.” To help remedy the situation and ensure needy students had the tools they needed, the Women’s Club of Brick purchased

backpacks and filled them with various supplies including pencils, erasers, paper, crayons, glue sticks, Kleenex, pads, rulers, markers, etc.

They were delivered to the principal and social worker/counselor for distribution. They thanked the Women’s Club for their generous donation and support for their school community.

The Women’s Club of Brick’s mission is to improve the quality of life in our community.

They meet monthly on the first Monday of the month at the Brick Board of Education Professional Development Center located at 101 Hendrickson Avenue.

Janice Miskin, President stated that “new members are always welcome to help us make Brick a better place to live and work” and indicated that “the more volunteers we have, the bigger positive impact we can make.”

The Club has various committees that develop activities impacting senior citizens, high school students, veterans, children, the environment, victims of domestic violence, those with food insecurity, animal shelters, etc. If you would like more information on the Women’s Club of Brick or how to get involved in the community-oriented programs being undertaken, visit their website Womensclubofbrick.org.

Employment Opportunities For Ocean County College Students With Disabilities TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College students and recent graduates with disabilities will have the opportunity to seek internships or permanent employment with federal agencies, thanks to the college’s participation in the Workforce Recruitment Program.

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Defense, the Workforce Recruitment Program connects federal agencies – and in some cases, private employers – with college students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through summer internships or long-term jobs.

Since 1995, thousands of college students, graduate students and alumni have participated in the program, working in diverse roles in federal workplaces across the nation.

This valuable program offers Ocean County College students and recent graduates with disabilities an opportunity to

gain vital work experience that will assist them in the future, according to Jamie A. Prioli, assistant director of OCC’s Office of Disability Services.

“The Office of Disability Services is proud to be part of the annual Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) process,” said Ms. Prioli. “We see ourselves in a unique position of helping to provide students and recent graduates with disabilities with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally through participation in this nationwide program.

Student veterans with disabilities, service-connected or not, are also welcome to par ticipate and con nect with our office to obtain additional information about the WRP process.”

Eligible students have until October 12 to complete the initial registration.

Applications are due in mid-October.

Students can lear n more by visiting WRP.gov or by contacting Jamie Prioli at jprioli@ocean.edu.

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Brick Police EMS Employee Spotlight

Photo courtesy Brick Police EMS BRICK – Each month Brick Police EMS will randomly select by drawing numbers an EMT from their staff to share a little bit of their background and shed some positive light on their contribution to the Brick Township Community. For the month of October 2023 EMT/Paramedic Bradford Krott #5319 number was drawn.

Krott joined the unit as a full-time EMT in September of 2007. Krott has been an EMT since August of 2000 and obtained his

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Paramedic in March of 2003. Krott came to us with a lot of experience and knowledge including a background in EMS education for both the EMT and Paramedic levels.

Krott also volunteers for a fire company in Brick where he has held multiple executive positions. EMT Krott plays an active role for BTPD EMS, serving as an FTO, member of SOD and previously a SOD Team Leader. Job well done EMT Krott. Keep up the excellent work!

Dottie’s House Hosts 50/50 Super Raffle For Victims Of Domestic Violence BRICK – Dottie’s House, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit is selling 50/50 Super Raffle Tickets. The drawing will be on December 6 at the B2 Bistro in Bayville (tickets sold separately). The cost of each 50/50 Super Raffle Ticket is $100.

Enter for a chance to win one of three prizes (1st - 50%: $5,000; 2nd - 30%: $3,000; 3rd - 20%: $2,000) just in time for the holidays!

Proceeds from this fundraiser help support the mission at Dottie’s House: to provide safe housing for women and their children through a program that empowers them to become self-sufficient and free from violence. Dottie’s House is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

To learn more, visit dottieshouse.org.

Tickets are on sale now and can be reserved by calling 732-262-2009 or emailing admin@dottieshouse.org.

Founded in 1999, Dottie’s House is a

long-term, comprehensive program offering residents case management, counseling, and therapeutic art classes for the children. Survivors reside in fully furnished apartments. They are assisted with resume writing and interviewing skills to help them find employment or help with completing scholarship applications. They also receive assistance with budgeting, credit repair and other financial support, as well as help with parenting on an individualized basis. Upon graduating, survivors are free, both emotionally and financially, from their abuser.

Dottie’s House relies on the generosity of our community to support the women and children of Dottie’s House.

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Local Pets Available For Adoption

Photo courtesy Jersey Shore Animal Center BRICK – There must be someone out there for Bunnie! This beautiful 7 ½ -year-old girl has been patiently waiting for her perfect match. Bunnie is a tidy girl who loves a clean litter box, and she would prefer to be the only pet in the house.

You’ll often find her perched atop her favorite cat scratcher, but she’s always up for a good snuggle and some brush

strokes. Despite her petite size, Bunnie has a big heart and lots of love to give.

If you’re looking for a sweet and gentle companion, consider adopting Bunnie today!

You can view this pet and more at jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org. They are located at 185 Brick Boulevard and can be reached at 732-920-1600.

National Coffee With A Cop Day BRICK – National Coffee With A Cop Day (first Wednesday in October) is a day dedicated to encourage communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public. Thank you to Jovo’s Deli for hosting our coffee with a cop event. They appreciate your continued support in our community.

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12th Annual Blessing Of The Animals BRICK – It’s almost time for the 12th Annual Blessing of the Animals at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. It will be held on October 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 714 Herbertsville Road, Brick.

They are busy preparing for the special day, celebrating God’s Loving Gift of Animals in our lives. This community outreach event started as the Blessing of the Animals, and now, 12 years later it has grown to include Missions and other special groups from St. Paul’s to bring even more fun and fellowship to the day.

The updated event is St. Paul’s Church Festival & Blessing of the Animals. They will have K-9 demonstrations by members of the Brick Police K-9s and their handlers, including their own Diesel and his handler Patrolman Glen Pacyna. Diesel is the K-9 which St. Paul’s Pet Ministry sponsored a fundraiser to purchase

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Other highlights of the day are: • Blessing of the Animals Ceremony, beginning at 12 p.m.

• DJ and Band Musical Entertainment • Childrens Games • Food Court and Dessert Court • Shelters/Rescues with their “Adorable Adoptables” looking for their “Furever” homes.

• Crafters and Vendors They accept reservations for Crafter and Vendors. The spaces are only $30 for a 10’x10’ space. Contact Carol Kampf at Carolkampf@ yahoo.com for further details! They offer a complimentary space to all non-profit organizations. For further information to become a non-profit at the event, send an inquiry to Ivykirn@aol.com.

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BRICK – On October 1, Brick Township Police Department EMS Special Operations members conducted monthly team training.

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BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center’s 9th Beach to Bay 5K Run for the Animals - In Memory of Adriana Kuch will be on October 14 at 8:30 a.m. at Brick Beach III. Jersey Shore Animal Center is so excited to be back. This year is even more special to us as they honor the memory of our dear friend Adriana Kuch. Adriana loved animals and enjoyed running. They are grateful to the Kuch family who have done so much to help our Shelter.

Join to honor Adriana’s Memory. Whether you run, walk or just come and be a cheer-

leader - this will be a great event. Race is located on a flat, fast, and scenic route between the Ocean and the Bay. The course is USATF certified!

This is a dog friendly event! (All dogs must be leashed, proof of vaccines required, no retractable leashes). Visit jerseyshoreanimalcenter.org or call 732-920-1600 for more information. Cost is $35 per person.

Free T-shirts while supplies last.

If you wish to be a vendor or sponsor, contact director@jerseyshoreanimalcenter. org for more details.

Emma’s Corner

BRICK – Join on October 19 at 6 p.m. in the all-purpose room at Emma Havens Young School where officers from the Brick Township Police Department will speak about internet safety and social media.

All families with students currently at Emma Havens Young School are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be available. You won’t want to miss this! Any questions, email, ehypta28@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market BRICK – The Brick Farmer’s Market is open for one more special day to help everyone stock up for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market will be held on November 18 from 8:30 a.m. to

1:30 p.m. at Windward Beach Park.

The market will feature your favorite vendors offering a variety of foods and goods that will help make your Thanksgiving a special one.

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Ocean County Federation Of Republican Women Donates To 2023 Candidates

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Photo courtesy Ocean County Federation of Republican Women TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Federation of Republican Women (OFCRW) donated $8,300 to 29 state, county, and municipal candidates running in contested races this November. A formal check presentation was held on September 23 during OCFRW’s annual Candidates’ Breakfast at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Toms River.

“The Ocean County Federation of Republican Women has a proud tradition of supporting Republican candidates at all levels of government throughout the County,” said OCFRW Chairwoman Noriko Kowalewski. “This year we were honored to highlight and contribute to the candidacies of outstanding conservative leaders who are running in contested races this November.”

Candidates receiving contributions from OCFRW include: ● Carmen Amato, Senate, LD 9 ● Ken Baulderstone, Committee, Waretown ● John Catalano, Mayor, Brick Township ● Valerie Coulson, Council, Point Pleasant Borough ● Theresa Gallagher, Council, Brick Township ● Jim Holzapfel, Senate, LD 10 ● Mary Jonas Buckley, Council, Brick Township

● Peggy Sue Juliano, Committee, Lacey ● Paul Kanitra, Assembly, LD 10 ● Steve Komsa, Mayor, Beachwood ● Bill Kraft, Council, Seaside Park ● Brian Martin, Council, Tuckerton ● Greg McGuckin, Assembly, LD 10 ● Jeff Moran, Surrogate ● Ed Murray, Council, South Toms River ● Greg Myhre, Assembly, LD 9 ● Owen Henry, Senate, LD 12 ● Rocco Palmieri, Council, Brick Township ● Jim Palmisano, Council, Brick Township ● John Peterson, Mayor, Seaside Park ● Thomas Prince, Council, Beachwood ● Kayla Rolzhausen, Council, South Toms River ● Sandy Ross, Council, South Toms River ● Brian Rumpf, Assembly, LD 9 ● Frank Sadeghi, Ocean County Commissioner ● Alex Sauickie, Assembly, LD 12 ● Bob Singer, Senate, LD 30 ● Joe Veni, Council, Point Pleasant Borough ● Keith Vreeland, Council, Tuckerton OCFRW looks forward to continuing to support these candidates and the rest of the Republican slate across the county this year.

Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market BRICK – The Brick Farmer’s Market is open for one more special day to help everyone stock up for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market will be held on November 18 from 8:30 a.m. to

1:30 p.m. at Windward Beach Park.

The market will feature your favorite vendors offering a variety of foods and goods that will help make your Thanksgiving a special one.

2023 Business Brew – November

BRICK – Join the Brick Chamber of Commerce for their monthly Business Brew Breakfast on November 3 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Sandy’s Café, 2030 Route 88, Brick.

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network while enjoying a delicious breakfast. The fee is $15 for members, $25 for guests. For more information, email info@ brickchamber.com. To register, visit BrickChamber.com.

Emma Havens Young PTA Meeting BRICK – Join Emma Havens Young Elementary School PTA for their October General Membership Meeting on October 18 at 6:30 p.m.

at the EHY APR. There will be coffee and childcare provided by Brick Township High School NHS and Key Club.

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BRICK – The Women’s Cub of Brick announced that tickets are on sale for the Silverball Museum in Asbury Park.

Go to their fundraising page at womensclubof brick.org for more information.

Members gave thanks to those who participated in their recent silent auction. The win-

ning bid for the 4th of July Shawl was $75.

The Holiday 50/50 raffle tickets are available for sale and the cost is $20 per ticket.

The drawing will be at 1 p.m. on December 18 and only 350 tickets will be sold. Email womensclubof brick@gmail.com to purchase tickets.

Learn To Cope With Holiday Grief TOMS RIVER – The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Join Andrea Tarr, Communications Director of Senior Citizens Activity Network (SCAN), for information about coping during “Grief and the Holidays,” at four Ocean County Library branches.

• Plumsted Branch – 10 a.m. October 19; 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, 609-758-7888.

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• Island Heights Branch – 2 p.m. November 8; Summit Avenue at Central Avenue, 732270-6266.

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Andrea will discuss ways to manage grief, the importance of communication, and self-care tips that can provide emotional support.

Andrea Tarr, associated with SCAN for the past 22 years, is the host of “SCAN FYI,” a weekly Facebook video segment that promotes community resources and information for seniors. She co-hosts SCAN’s “Senior Moment” podcasts, and frequently takes presentations to venues throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events for this free program. To learn more, visit or call any participating branch, or call 732-349-6200.

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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The 6 Best Ways To Treat Raynaud’s Disease:

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Raynaud’s Disease, often characterized by its telltale cold fingers and toes, is more than just a fleeting discomfort for people.

It’s a window into the complexities of our vascular system. While managing Raynaud’s can be challenging, understanding its ties to other conditions, like thyroid disease and autoimmune disorders, can shed light on effective treatment strategies.

I’m a believer in getting to the root cause.

Let’s delve into six of the most recommended ways to alleviate the symptoms of this condition.

1. Biofeedback Training: I was trained in neurofeedback in the early 2000s for the fun of it, but never practiced on patients because I was a pharmacist. This technique employs electronic monitoring to convey information about physiological processes. By understanding your body’s responses, you can with practice learn to promote relaxation and warmth in extremities. It’s not a cure though.

2. Calcium Channel Blockers: Medications like amlodipine or nifedipine can help relax the blood vessels and increase blood flow to the extremities. These drugs have been proven effective in decreasing the severity and frequency of Raynaud’s attacks in many patients, but again it’s not a cure.

3. Protect Yourself from Cold: Simple measures, such as wearing gloves, can make a significant difference. Ensure you dress warmly and limit exposure to cold environments.

4. Avoid Caffeine and Smoking: Sorry, but both nicotine and caffeine will constrict blood vessels and limit blood flow.

Avoiding them can help reduce the symp-

toms of Raynaud’s. On this continuum, where meds restrict blood flow, ADHD medications and oral decongestant should be avoided or minimized.

5. Regular Exercise: This is great! Engaging in routine physical activity can help improve circulation. Ensure any outdoor exercise during colder months (even walking the dog during the snowy season) is done while wearing hats, gloves or socks.

6. Stress Management: Since stress can trigger Raynaud’s episodes, techniques like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can be beneficial. Yoga in hot or warm settings may help because it promotes blood circulation.

Now let’s discuss the connection between thyroid disease, as well as autoimmune disorders. This has been an area of interest for researchers for many years.

Studies have highlighted that people with Raynaud’s phenomenon often show symptoms of autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren’s disease. The prevalence of Raynaud’s is also higher in people with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Treating the underlying condition will help relieve the Raynaud’s symptoms.

Did you know Raynaud’s Disease is named after the French doctor Maurice Raynaud, who first described the color changes in the fingers back in 1862? It’s always fascinating to trace medical conditions back to their historical roots! This condition has been around for a long time, and I wish it had more effective solutions.

If you would like to read a more comprehensive version of this article, it’s posted at my website suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

Empowering Talk About Breast Cancer BRICK – Arlene Karole, educator, cancer survivor and author of the book “Just Diagnosed,” will give an empowering presentation for anyone who has received a breast cancer diagnosis. She will share resources and checklists, as well as encouragement that patients have choices regarding their healthcare.

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Program will be held on October 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library 301 Chambers Bridge Road. Register at theoceancountylibrary. org/events or call 732-477-4513 ext. 5.

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Letters:

Continued From Page 8 this year…we will know about it and you will not be welcomed back into the fold when it is over.” Sounds like McCarthyism, not a person planning on uniting a party and a town. I am not secretly supporting Ben Giovine, I am 100% supporting him and I am out front!

I was appointed to the Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority in 2021 (Mr. Rodrick abstained) and I do receive health benefits and a small stipend for my time (when I agreed to the appointment, I had no clue about the benefits, I always want to serve my community). I am a small business owner in Ocean County that in 2019 filed for reorganization bankruptcy as well as I filed personally due to personal guarantees and I am proud to say I will be done paying my debt in 2025. I am a graduate of Rutgers, grew up in Franklin Township (Somerset County) in a single parent household and voted against the form of government change and name change to Toms River in 2006. I am a fiscal conservative, but maybe more liberal on views on the environment, social services and gun control. Why do I share…because I want to make sure when Mr. Rodrick comes after me, you know the truth!

As a member of the Toms River Community, I have served as President of Congregation B’nai Israel for 10 years; Chairman of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce (GTRCC) and Past-President of the Ocean County Business Association (OCBA) all to make a difference in the lives of others. I don’t see Mr. Rodrick volunteering for committees or leadership roles and I only see him dividing

the community. In all my volunteer years, I have never seen Mr. Rodrick attend a function at the synagogue, or a Chamber event, though he has been invited on numerous occasions – others on the council and the mayors have attended. Even more concerning is Mr. Rodrick’s anti-Semitic campaigning, which he has failed to fully address. As a community, we must reject all forms of hate and bigotry and elect leaders who will unite us, not divide us.

It’s time to bring Toms River together.

Supporting Ben Giovine is not a matter of partisan politics for me - I am supporting a Democrat because he is the best candidate for Toms River. I also support Republicans, Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, Paul Kanitra, Surrogate Jeff Moran and Frank Sadeghi, for their respective positions. But when it comes to the Toms River election, I believe that Ben Giovine is the clear choice. He has the expertise to lead Toms River into the future, including creating an exciting downtown waterfront, attracting new businesses and preserving open space.

Ben has spent his life working with people to listen to their views and solve their problems; not demean them or separate them due to their religious practice or race.

In conclusion, I urge all voters in Toms River to vote for Ben Giovine as our next mayor on November 7 because he will allow us to move into the future with renewed energy, and give us a better chance of building a prosperous Toms River. The future of Toms River is in our hands, and together, we can take it in the right direction.

Philip I. Brilliant Toms River

Tomorrow’s Forecast: Panic!

Back in the 50s, if you wanted a weather report many watched Uncle Weather-Bee, a weatherman that gave you a straight-forward, unvarnished weather forecast devoid of manufactured hype that infuse so many of today’s weather programs.

Why all the hype in today’s weather forecast? Why are we continually bombarded with so many draconian weather scenarios?

It’s all about getting and holding the viewers’ attention. The more weather programs can dramatize and embellish forecasts, the more likely viewers will stay tuned in. The more that do, the higher the show’s ratings go which translates into more advertising dollars flowing into the station’s coffers.

In other words, “Chicken-Little the sky is falling” sells!

And when it comes to getting the attention of the male viewers, no longer do we see matronly, slightly overweight weather-ladies looking back at us. Now they are either a Venus look-a-like or bear a striking resemblance to Aphrodite. And if there’s one word weather forecasters simply can’t resist, its attaching and emphasizing the word “killer” to any potential storm - it’s a sure-fire attention getter.

It wouldn’t surprise me to be sitting in front of my TV one day and hear, “we interrupt our regular scheduled programming to report that a ‘killer’ rain-drizzle front is approaching us from the south with wind-speeds estimated to be in excess of 10 mph - now is the time to go to a safe room.”

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An Important Year For Freedom This year will be the most important for our democracy. Insidious forces are trying to send the American public through the looking glass, gas-lighting many. Why is this? It’s about power, power at any cost, with any lie.

The only way to keep our democracy and prevent ‘freedom’ for the few, and control over the many, with laws that limit women’s rights, LBGTQ rights, voting rights, but expand gun rights, etc. is to VOTE. Vote like your life depends on it! Our country is built on the rule of law. We are not an authoritarian country. We must not be limiting rights.

Do the right thing in New Jersey and support Senator Vin Gopal, Dr. Margie Donlon and Judge Luanne Peterpaul for Legislative District 11. Why? Because they believe and act for the public good with empathy and skill and honesty. Re-elect Senator Gopal.

Vote for Donlon and Peterpaul. We are New Jersey! Vote for the common good and to keep America in the hands of true patriots.

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New Fire Department Website LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Fire Department website, designed to enhance communication, safety, and engagement within our community.

The newly revamped website, accessible at lakewoodfd.org showcases a user-friendly interface that provides residents, businesses, and visitors with easy access to information and resources.

With a focus on transparency and community interaction, the Lakewood Fire

Department’s website aims to bridge the gap between our dedicated firefighters and the public they serve.

Key features of the website include: Fire Prevention Resources: Access a wealth of resources on fire safety tips, and educational materials to keep your family and property safe.

Up-to-Date Fire News: Stay informed about the latest fire incidents, safety alerts, and firefighting efforts within our jurisdiction.

Press Releases: Access official press re-

leases from Lakewood Fire Department ensuring transparency and clarity in our communications. These releases will cover a wide range of topics, from safety campaigns to significant incidents and community events.

Volunteer Opportunities: Learn how you can contribute to the safety of your community by becoming a volunteer firefighter.

Contact Information: Easily find contact details for our fire stations, leadership

team, and administrative offices.

The Lakewood Fire Department encourages all residents and stakeholders to explore the new website at lakewoodfd. org and take advantage of the wealth of information and resources available.

The Lakewood Township Board of Fire Commissioners will continue to post their required public documents and other information in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:14-70.2 on its website njfiredistricts.org/lakewoodfiredistrict1/ Home.aspx.

Join BWC Wrestling BRICK – The Brick Wrestling Club puts young grapplers from our community on the path to adding to Brick Township’s tradition of success on the mats! The Club’s travel team competes in the Jersey Shore Junior Wrestling League.

Registration includes Singlet (No Singlet for Intro to Devo) and T-shirt. Mandatory parent meeting October 23 Intro to Devo and Devo 6 p.m./ Travel 7 p.m.

Intro to Devo

The intro to devo program is geared toward anyone who has not wrestled or has very little wrestling experience. This will be an instructional class learning the fundamentals of the sport. There won’t be matches in Intro to Devo.

Practices Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Intro to Devo will be held at Brick Memorial Highschool.

BWC Devo Team This program is for young wrestlers who have participated in the sport with us for at least 1

year and are looking to improve their skills and advance to a more competitive level. The recreation coaches will also advise if the child is ready for a more competitive environment.

The Devo Team will have some home and away matches.

Devo Practices - Monday and Wednesday 60 and under 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.; 61 and Over 6:45 to 8 p.m.

Devo Practice in our Civic Plaza Wrestling Room. Devo matches start in January on

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Wednesdays at Vets Middle all purpose room and some will be at other club’s facilities.

BWC Travel Team The Travel team is the program’s top wrestlers who represent our community by competing in the Jersey Shore Junior Wrestling League.

BWC Travel Team Practices Tuesday/ Thursdays/ Friday 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Practices will be held at the Brick Memorial Highschool.

Register on Community pass. For more information, call Brick Recreation at 732-262-1044.

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The Chipmunk: Tenacious, Fast, And Cute Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator The chipmunk is the smallest member of the squirrel family. A rodent that can be found in a variety of grounds ranging from forests to deserts, to the suburban neighborhood. There are 25 species of chipmunks. The ones we see in North America prefer living underground in burrows. Their burrows consist of multiple tunnel systems running 10 to 30 feet in length. These systems consist of a nesting area, food storage areas, all of which is im maculately clean and lined with plant matter and leaves.

Chipmunks are omnivores consuming many foods such as insects, frogs, baby birds, mushrooms, berries, seeds, and nuts of all kinds. You may notice that chipmunks seem to disappear during the winter months where they live in their tunnel which has been stocked with the gatherings of food they collected in late summer and early fall.

In fact, rather than a state of hibernation, they enter into a state known as ‘torpor,’ meaning they experience periods of activity during the colder months. Chipmunks are not just cute to watch, but this little powerhouse also contributes to the survival of the larger ecosystem by spreading seed and fungi, surrounding the roots of trees, which enables the trees to survive.

Chipmunks are not much for socializing with others or sharing their territory. They are mostly solitary creatures except for breeding season. As spring and late sum mer ar rive, male chipmunks, known as bucks, and females known as does, will come together to mate, and quickly part ways. Babies are referred to as pups, kits, or kittens, typically consist of three to five per litter, are pink in color, born with their eyes closed, and hairless. Like many mammals, it’s the female who care for their pups. They will begin to venture out of the nest by 4 to 6 weeks exploring the world around them. They will leave the safety of their home for good at 9 to 10 weeks where they become totally independent of the mother.

I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause har m to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal.

Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.

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Trunk Or Treat Registration Is Open BRICK – It’s that time again when the Drum Point SportsComplexcomesaliveforanightoffun,candy, and costumes at our annual Trunk or Treat event.

This year’s Trunk or Treat will take place on October 20 (rain date October 27) and we’re thrilled to announce that registration for this fantastic event is officially open.

You can choose your preferred time slot for participating in the Trunk or Treat, making it

convenient for you and your family to join in the festivities.

To register, simply visit Brick Township’s website. Please register only one person per car. Please keep in mind that slots for each time are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to register early to secure your preferred time.

If you have any questions or need assistance

with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Brick Recreation Department at 732-262-1044.

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time, and mark your calendars to secure your spot at Trunk or Treat!

Also, the Recreation Department is actively seeking cars to participate in the Trunk or Treat event. If you are interested in decorating your car and handing out treats, call 732-262-1073.

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OCEAN COUNTY – This is a 3-week class: October 16, 23, 30 (Beginner-all levels). Cost is $60 member/$75 non-member.

Instructor: Leona Lavone.

How to make your watercolor paintings pop with pastels harvest festival – pumpkins, autumn leaves, fall flowers. Student to bring soft pastels along with all their regular watercolor supplies.

Watercolor paintings can sometimes lack a bit of contrast, a great way to add a bit of contrast and texture is to outline some elements with pastels. Watercolor and pastels are great medium to mix. Reference

material supplied.

Each class will start with a demo and explanation of the how to paint the subject. All class participants’ will be reviewed during painting session and questions answered.

Bring basic watercolor supplies, nothing fancy. Tube watercolors, brushes, watercolor paper, palette or mixing tray, paper towels, pencil, masking tape, squirt bottle, container for water ex: large sour cream container/small bucket.

For more information or to register, visit ocartistsguild.org/event/ocag84-watercolors-with-pastels/2023-10-16.

Fall Fest Returns To Windward Beach BRICK – Brick Township’s Fall Fest has become a popular autumn tradition since it was started in 2015.

Fall Fest returns on October 14 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Windward Beach Park (rain date Oc-

tober 15). Fall Fest features food trucks and vendors, a corn hole tournament, games, inflatables, fire pits and much more. The event concludes with an evening fireworks display. Fall Fest is free to attend.

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Around The Jersey Shore EPA Enforcement Helps Protect Children From Lead Paint NEW JERSEY – Since the 1970s, the United States has made tremendous progress in lowering children’s blood lead levels.

Lead exposure, particularly at higher doses, continues to pose a significant health and safety threat to children, preventing them from reaching the fullest potential of their health, their intellect, and their future. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified.

“If you rent or sell a home or apartment the rule is clear -- you must disclose its lead-based paint history. Notification of potential and actual lead hazards by landlords to tenants is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce dangerous lead exposure,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “Tenants must have the ability to make informed decisions, especially when it comes to protecting their children’s health.”

Earlier this year, EPA completed a settlement with the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) for alleged violations of lead-based paint regulations under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. EPA determined that the housing authority was aware of the presence of lead-based paint in some of its properties but failed to notify tenants of available information and the potential hazards of living with lead-based paint, as required by the federal Lead Disclosure Rule. Compliance with these regulations is vital considering that many historically overburdened communities suffer from higher rates of childhood lead poisoning.

EPA is committed to ensuring that public housing complies with the federal lead-based paint regulations as reflected by this case from earlier in 2023 and including two similar more recent lead based paint enforcement cases against the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and the Syracuse Housing Authority in NY, which resulted in remittable civil penalty amounts of $252,000 by the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority and $171,630 by the Syracuse Housing Authority to be paid if EPA determines that the housing authorities have not taken the specific and comprehensive steps to prevent future violations at the properties identified in those settlement agreements.

Under the terms of the settlement with HACP, the housing authority has agreed to pay a remittable civil penalty in the amount of $200,000. This penalty will only be paid if EPA determines that the housing authority has not taken the specific and comprehensive steps to prevent future violations at properties identified in the settlement agreement.

As part of this enforcement effort, EPA inspected Vreeland Village and Alfred Speer Village in the city of Passaic, NJ. The specific violations of the Lead Disclosure Rule alleged by EPA include failure to: • Include in the lease a statement disclosing

the presence of (or include in lease a statement disclosing the presence of) or indicate no knowledge any lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in the housing being leased • Include in a lease a list of all available records and reports pertaining to the presence of leadbased paint or lead-based paint hazards.

• Include in lease a statement by lessee affirming receipt of information of presence of lead-based paint, list of reports or records of lead-based paint and the lead-based paint information pamphlet.

• Include signatures of lessors, agents and lessees certifying the accuracy of their statements regarding lead-based paint and/ or lead-based paint hazards.

• Provide to lessee an EPA-approved lead hazard information pamphlet.

• Include Lead Warning Statement as an attachment to or within the contract to lease.

• Establish or maintain records or make records available for copying.

Work done on residential properties constructed prior to 1978 must be done by certified and trained staff using the lead-safe work practices as required by the Toxic Substances Control Act’s lead paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule to prevent exposure to lead dust and debris.

EPA also determined that uncertified and untrained staff conducted renovation work (window replacements) in units at both Villages and failed to establish or maintain records required by the Rule.

As part of the settlement, HACP developed and has begun implementing EPA-approved plans to ensure compliance with the federal lead-based paint regulations at the Villages. HACP obtained Firm Certification and trained workers who are now certified renovators. The settlement sets out additional injunctive relief that must be completed for remittance of the penalty.

Lead-contaminated dust from chipped or peeling lead-based paint in homes built prior to 1978 is one of the most common causes of elevated blood lead levels in children. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to lead paint exposure because their growing bodies absorb more lead than adults do, and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. They can be exposed from multiple sources and may experience irreversible and lifelong health effects.

Unborn children are also vulnerable to these effects. Lead dust can be generated when lead-based paint deteriorates or is disturbed.

October is National Children’s Health Month. Children are often more vulnerable to pollutants than adults due to differences in behavior and biology, and these differences can lead to greater exposure and/or unique windows of susceptibility.

LIVING WELL WITH BLOOD CANCER Unraveling the Mystery of Disability and Medicare

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Around The Jersey Shore Boat Flare Disposal Program Rescheduled For October 21 WARETOWN – The Ocean County boat f lare disposal program has been rescheduled to October 21.

The free program will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Ocean County Training Center, 200 Volunteer Way. “To get the most out of this program, we knew it would be best to reschedule with the inclement weather forecasted for September 23, the original date,” said Ocean County Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management.

“Thanks to the fast work of the agencies involved, we were able to put together a new date for the program quickly.”

Appointments from the postponed September date will still be honored on the new date. Those who still need to register for the program can do so online at the Solid Waste Management homepage: co.ocean.nj.us/recycle or by calling 732506-5047.

Flares will be accepted from Ocean County residents only. Flares from marinas and businesses will not be accepted. Residents can drop off a maximum of 10 flares.

Materials that will be accepted are Red Hand-held, Parachute, Red Meteor, Or-

ange Smoke Signals, and Floating Orange Smoke flares.

The program will not accept road flares, electronic flares, plastic flare launchers, and other explosives.

The United States Coast Guard requires all boats on intercostal and inland waters to carry a means of distress signaling suitable for night use. Regular flares are sold in packs of four and expire every four years.

“As a County that has many boat owners, this program helps keep the Barnegat Bay and our watershed clean,” said the Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph H. Vicari. “By disposing of the flares properly, it will keep them out of the water and help keep our boaters safe.”

The program is being overseen by the Ocean Count y Depar t ment of Solid Waste Management, the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Ocean County Training Center, which houses the Ocean County Fire Academy.

Once collected, Ocean County destroys the old or used flares in a container used for controlled burn at the Ocean County Training Center under the supervision of trained personnel.

The Facts About Bats Of New Jersey NEW JERSEY – Tune in to learn about basic bat ecology, myths about bats, and the nine species we have in New Jersey.

They will also discuss the threats that they face, and what to do if you have them in your house.

The Facts About Bats of New Jersey, free online program offered via Zoom, will be

held on October 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. Offered by the Ruthers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County.

To register, visit go.rutgers.edu/njbats.

Registrants will receive a Zoom link the day of the program. For questions, contact Tereasa at 732-505-3671 or email tbecker@ co.ocean.nj.

St. Dominic’s Adult Social Club Sponsors Atlantic City Trip BRICK – The St. Dominic’s Adult Social Club is sponsoring a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on November 2. The cost of the trip is $30 per person and includes a tip for the driver. You will receive $20 in a slot voucher from

the casino.

Contact either Terri or Adam Drapczuk at 732-255-7242. Checks made payable to the St. Dominic’s Adult Social Club and may be sent to Terri Drapczuk 19 Lawndale Drive Brick, NJ 08723-7331.

Resident Club CV 5 Present Tribute to Elvis Show

WHITING – Tribute to Elvis Show by Evan Mills will be on December 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Crestwood Village 5, 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and includes a snack and a soft drink.

Non-refundable unless cancelled. Cutoff date is December 12. BYOB. Tickets are on sale now at Crestwood Village 5 every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. or you can mail a check. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 for more information.

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Police Academy graduated 29 new officers who will be joining local departments and ones throughout the state. at Georgian Court University, Lakewood.

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“This graduation marks a new beginning as you make your way into our communities as peace officers,” said Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn in addressing the graduates. “I want you to know it has been our privilege to help provide you with the tools you will need as law enforcement officers. You perform vital services that make our communities better.”

Quinn serves as liaison to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. He joined Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, the Reverend James Occhipinti along with other officials, family and friends in celebrating the graduates.

Berkeley Police Chief Kevin Santucci gave the keynote address at the graduation ceremony at Ocean County Park in Lakewood. There were a number of award winners from the Police Academy Graduation Basic Class #115: Gregory M. Cannon, Lakewood Police, the James J. Tracey Leadership Award; Sara C. Brooks,

Lakewood Police, the PTC Merit Award; Zachary M. Hopkins, Toms River Police, High Academic Award; Zachary M. Hopkins, Toms River Police, High Overall Award and High Physical Fitness Award; Gregory M. Cannon, Lakewood Police; High Marksmanship Award; Gregory M. Cannon, Mark D. Dworzanski, Zachary M. Hopkins and Ramoncito Mauricio, the Perfect Score Award.

The graduates and their respective police departments are: James A. Ashe, Christopher Bilak, William S. Borke IV, Jean G. Candelaria, Christian Cella, Vincent M. Crawford, Mark D. Dworzanski, Nicholas G. Konopka, Ramoncito Mauricio, Jordan J. Quilca, Dayne E. Sabo, Anthony Scalia and Edwin A. Zorrilla-Poueriet, all Bayonne Police; Frank L. Astudillo, Long Branch Police; Tamara E. Bivens, Pemberton Police; Sara C. Brooks, Gregory M. Cannon, Leticia V. Diaz and John C. Pannone, all Lakewood Police; Dylan T. DeWysockie, Holmdel Police; Michael C. DiFrancia, Little Egg Harbor Police; Brendan J. Flanzbaum and Victor M. Matay, both Keansburg Police; Marc A. Fusciello, Lacey Police; Zachary M. Hopkins and Ryan J. Litterer, both Toms River Police; Thomas P. Kimball III, Mansfield Police; Thomas A. Micklos III, Berkeley Police and Thomas B. Paulikas, Jamesburg Police.

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries.

The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

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expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy, you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting your legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

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Art Chat Club OCEAN COUNTY – This event is monthly on the 4th Friday of the month. Open to adult and teens. Open to artists of all mediums.

Let’s get together to share and talk about our art! Get connected to your local art community. Get feedback from your fellow artists and make new art friends. Let’s talk about what inspires us, the trials and tribulations of being creatives, and other topics related to art making, art business, and art marketing too.

Bring your work – a completed piece or a work in progress. Live in person with option to join the group remotely. Contact the moderator, Kim Cesaretti if you are interested in attending or have questions.

The next Art Chat Club meeting will be on October 27 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Avenue, Island Heights. For more information, visit ocartistsguild.org/event/art-chat-club-2023-10.

Memorial Garden For Pets WHITING – Memorial Garden for Pets is now available for the cremains of your beloved pets at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180

Route 539, Whiting. Call the Church Office at 732-350-2121 on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for details.

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Ocean County Recycling Programs Back For The Fall OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Residential Shredding Program and the Household Hazardous Waste Program are back for select dates through the fall season.

Sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, the Residential Shredding Program and the Household Hazardous Waste Program are available to Ocean County residents through the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management.

“It is a great opportunity to have these programs run during the spring and fall seasons so that our residents get two chances to take advantage of these services,” said Ocean County Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management. “The events are free to Ocean County residents, and you can go to any of the locations which makes it more convenient.”

While registration is not required for the shredding program, preregistration is required for the household hazardous waste program. Businesses and institutions are not eligible for either program.

Each shredding event runs from 9 a.m. to noon

Operation Yellow Ribbon: Fill Holiday Stockings For Soldiers POINT PLEASANT – Beginning now, the Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant will be collecting filled Holiday Stockings and various items for our troops overseas.

Operation Yellow Ribbon is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization composed entirely of volunteers.

The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant is collecting completed stockings, (filled to the top and stitched shut with $2 for each stocking for S&H). Cost to fill stockings should be about $20 to $25.

Monetary donations are also appreciated; checks can be addressed to Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant and sent to our Clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Avenue. This will help members purchase items and also fill as many stockings as possible to be sent to our troops overseas.

Items should be personal size (no hotel items) and marked “female,” “male,” or gender neutral.

No chocolates (they melt), no aerosol products, no products containing alcohol, and no alcohol.

No shaving cream, no gels or spray products as they are restricted in most countries. Most female and male personal hygiene products, lotions, deodorant sticks, toothpaste, tissues, powder, shower caps, sponges, soap are acceptable, as are protein bars, dried fruit, jerky, snacks, cookies, energy drinks, powdered drinks, soup and cereal packets, gum, hard & chewy candy, pretzels, popcorn, dried snacks, trail mixes, and crackers. Also, any puzzle books, note paper, pens/pencils & playing cards will be greatly appreciated.

Provide and attach a list of all items in the stocking along with a $2 donation to cover the cost of shipping.

They welcome you to drop off at our clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Avenue, Point Pleasant, any filled stockings you may have already completed on the following dates. September 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and October 11 from 12 to 3 p.m.

Contact Patricia Sullivan, 732-899-2731 for any further information, assistance or donations.

Thank you so much for all your support!

or until the trucks are full. Each truck has a capacity to hold five to seven tons of paper and all documents are destroyed confidentially on site.

The scheduled remaining dates are: October 14 – Beach Haven Parking Lot on Taylor Avenue October 21 – Brick Township Public Works Yard, 836 Ridge Road October 28 – Beachwood Township Municipal Complex Lot, 1600 Pinewald Road The shred units feature an automatic feeding and dumping system that eliminates human contact with private documents. Residents are limited to four file boxes or clear bags, or 100 pounds of confidential documents per car. Paper must be in a manageable container; paper clips and staples do not need to be removed.

Unacceptable items include magazines, books, junk mail, hanging file folders, greeting cards, photos, x-rays, CDs, floppy disks, microfilm, shredded paper and garbage. In addition, moldy or wet paper and plastic bags should not be included in the shredding.

“We are always encouraging our residents to take

advantage of recycling programs that dispose of waste properly,” said the Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph H. Vicari. “These programs continue to help us keep Ocean County’s environment clean.”

In addition, the Ocean County Household Hazardous Waste Program has the following dates remaining for the 2023 season, each event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: September 16 – Jackson Township Public Works, 95 West Veterans Highway October 14 – Long Beach Department of Public Works, 7910 Long Beach Boulevard November 4 – Toms River Fraternal Order of Police, 1791 N. Bay Avenue

Pre-registration can be done online at co.ocean. nj.us/recycle, or bycalling732-506-5047, ifpreferred.

Proof of residency is also required.

The items that can be dropped off include aerosols, auto products, cleaning products, pool chemicals, compactfluorescentbulbs(CFLs),fireextinguishers, gasoline, pesticides/herbicides, mercury switches/ devices(thermostats),stains/thinners,polyurethanes, and polishes.

Items that are not accepted include electronics, cylinders (oxygen tanks), asbestos, radioactive materials (smoke detectors), infectious wastes, explosives (fireworks, gunpowder, boat flares), scrap metal and unknown materials.

All materials, with the exception of oil and gasoline, should be in the original containers. A limit of 200 pounds of dry materials and 20 gallons of liquid material is allowed per household. No containers larger than five gallons are accepted.

“These programs help keep recyclable materials out of the Ocean County landfill,” said Crea. “Everyone is encouraged to recycle right as we continue to make a difference in preserving our natural resources.”

Residents are also reminded that they can skip the line for many items and bring them to municipal recycling centers and the county’s recycling centers that allow for year-round drop off of other materials.

Residents can use the drop offs located at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood, or the Southern Recycling Center located in Manahawkin from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, visit co.ocean.nj.us/OC/ SolidWaste.

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OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 14- OCT 20

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Go straight to the top. It could be who you know, not what you know, that counts. You can upgrade your reputation by socializing with people who have similar life experience or objectives and might enjoy your candor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The way you attract attention could be amusing to some, but can annoy others. You might be distracted by a family crisis and appear unreliable or abrupt. Maintain your independence by setting boundaries gently.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It may be beneficial to have a backup plan on hand.

It can be much easier to obtain cooperation and avoid a roadblock later. Find a community of ideas that could help you do a better job or be more productive in life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pay attention to your side hustles. Things may be heading towards a new opportunity if you are ready to take advantage of the situation. You could have the chance to get more than you expected in the near future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may have been lobbying to get things moving in a new direction for a long time. Now can be the time when they finally start paying attention. You might have played the game before, but now you could end up running it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make sure to read the room before acting. You may be able to meet new people or broaden your horizons if you do not get bogged down by unnecessary routines. If someone is keeping you at arm’s length don’t try to shake hands yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Consider the costs as well as the benefits. It can be hard to manage your money with just profits in mind. You need to think about the long-term effects of your present spending habits or investments on those around you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Long-lasting repercussions of any decisions you could be making soon could echo over the next few years. Choose what you want wisely. Be prepared to face the consequences, good or bad, as you level up your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your creative plans could be falling perfectly into place, and you might be feeling like nothing can go wrong. Consider any opportunities that your social connections are bringing to your attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might be ready to take the first step, and you cannot get ahead until you start the journey. Try not to let changing conditions within your family hold you back. Recognize and honor someone’s need for privacy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may not be enough to have a great plan, you need the right environment for your project to take root. The time might be coming, but right now your plan needs to be fertilized and watered until it can break through.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be tempting to lie around on the couch, but treasure can be found during an outing if you leave the house. Opposition to plans on the job could prevent you from making headway right now so prepare a contingency plan.

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FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE IS AN IDEAL FAMILY BREAKFAST

By America’s Test Kitchen

If you’re making breakfast for a crowd or a bigger family, forgo traditional French toast for a breakfast casserole that’s just as delicious and easier to make for a group.

We layered potato bread (which held up better than regular sandwich bread) with a brown sugar–cinnamon mixture and butter, and then poured a creamy custard over the top.

We finished by sprinkling the casserole with sliced almonds.

The result? A large dish filled with layers of tender, sweet French toast — ready all at once.

MAKE-AHEAD FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE Serves 6 to 8

Note: We developed this recipe using Martin’s Potato Bread, which has 16 slices per loaf, so you’ll need to buy two loaves.

With other brands, it may also be necessary to trim the slices to fit six in a single layer.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, plus 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup packed (5 1/4 ounces) brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 18 slices potato sandwich bread 2 1/2 cups whole milk 6 large eggs 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Powdered sugar

350 degrees. Grease a 13-by9-inch baking dish with softened butter. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in bowl.

2. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish. Place 6 bread slices (use bread heels here) in an even layer at the bottom of the dish. Brush bread with 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the sugar mixture.

3. Place 6 bread slices in a single layer over the first layer, brush with 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, then sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar mixture. Place remaining 6 bread slices over the previous layer and brush with 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and eggs together until well combined. Pour milk mixture over bread and press lightly to submerge. Sprinkle with almonds and the remaining heaping 3 tablespoons of the sugar mixture.

5. Bake until the casserole is slightly puffed and golden brown and bubbling around the edges, about 30 minutes.

Transfer casserole to a wire rack, brush with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, and let cool for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

MAKE AHEAD: The assembled casserole, minus the almonds and remaining heaping 3 tablespoons sugar mixture, can be covered and refrigerated for up to 12 hours. When ready to cook, sprinkle with almonds 1. Adjust oven rack to middle and sugar mixture. Bake as position and heat oven to directed in Step 5.

(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) 2023 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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