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Photo courtesy Jason Marinko Jackson author Jason Marinko poses with copies of his two new horror/ thriller books that were released on October 13.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A township author has released t wo myster y/ hor ror f illed books just in

time for the Halloween season.

“Time The Avenger” by Jason Marinko is a sweeping narra-

tive sur rounding an investigation into a murder that conjures up remembrances of a troubled past. The

Jackson Day To Return On October 15

By Bob Vosseller rain date this year of JACKSON – Last year October 22 at the same Jackson Day got rained time and location. out but with a bit of A lot of effort has kindness from Mother been put into this year’s Nature, the show will celebration of Jackson go on from 1 to 7 p.m. Township. There will on October 15 at John- be plenty of entertainson Park. ment, a huge variety of If the weather doesn’t food and drink, family cooperate, there is a friendly activities, spe-

cial guest appearances and more.

The fun starts at 1 p.m. with children’s rides opening at 2 p.m.

There will be pilots and other officers from the New Jersey State Police on hand as they visit the event in one of the NJSP helicopters.

RWJ Barnabas Health will also be visiting the park with one of their LifeFlight helicopters.

Rising to a height of 33 feet and at 100 feet long, the Super Fun Slide is a thrill ride crowd pleaser that will (Jackson Day See Page 5)

lead character, Paige learns her former friend and classmate has been pulverized at the hands of a killer and her recollections take her back to 1988, through the corridors of Middleton High School.

Through her memories Paige pieces together how past and present connect, as a plot for tragic revenge unfolds. Marinko describes the book as a coming-of-age novel full of 80s nostalgia, information age chaos, nail-biting tension, friendship, and love in the face of life-threatening turmoil.

The telling spans the social upheaval of the late Cold War and comes to a murderous halt amid the late 2000s housing crisis and economic recession. “Fans of chaotic thrillers, crime noir and modern tragedies will love ‘Time The (Author - See Page 4)

October 14, 2023

Council Wants Summer Concerts

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Township Council applied for a grant to fund a summer concert series in Johnson Park during a recent meeting.

Council Vice President Nino Borrelli spoke about the utilization of the township’s largest park, Johnson Park “to have more events like concerts or farm markets so I’m glad to see on our agenda tonight resolution 351-23 which will allow us to apply for a grant for the Ocean County Cultural Heritage Commission’s 2024 local arts program for funding for a summer concert series.”

Menendez Removal Councilman Stephen Chisholm, a Republican, agreed with Democrats on the state level - including Governor Phil Murphy - that State Senator Robert Menendez should resign following charges of bribery and inappropriate behavior as a state official. Chisholm noted the gold bars found in the Senator’s home. “I hope he will soon be behind bars.”

The Council Vice President noted that that “D.C. and Trenton are in cahoots because we are now $33 trillion dollars in debt and what to do we have to show for it? It is time the public - we the people - goes back and has a convention of the states. Our Constitution allows for that. Install term limits because they will not regulate themselves.”

Public Comment Resident Peter Vicinio again asked about why he was not considered for a position on a (Council - See Page 4)

Interim Principal Starts School Year

By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – The school year began with a familiar face in a new role.

Carolyn Videla is now serving as interim New Egypt High School principal. During her tenure as a physical education and health teacher for New Egypt High School, she

developed the physical education and health curriculums and acted as lead teacher for her department.

Videla coached several sports over the years at the high school, but her accomplishments as varsity softball coach from 2000-2009 are what she is most proud of. Un-

der her leadership, the team won six Conference Championships, one Rancocas Valley Elite Tournament Championship, one Ocean County Tournament Championship, three Sectional State Championships, and one Group I State Title.

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Continued From Page 1 Avenger.’ A Gen- X saga that proves you never get too old to take your revenge,” the author said.

Marinko’s “Starry Nightmares” is described as more of a spine-stiffening collection of stories tailor-made for readers who acknowledge the violent realities of evils that move and writhe among us all.

Developed as a companion piece to “Time the Avenger,” this anthology also embraces themes of human-centered (and human-wrought) fear.

There is the couple from the inner city pulled out of their comfort zone as they traverse a mountain peak, stalked by an unseen adversary. There is the group of friends shoveling snow who discover that their neighborhood holds a parent’s worst nightmare and there is evil lurking in a pub-

lic park that will leave a teenager fighting for his life.

“These tales involve deeply human horrors - atrocities people inflict on one another in the spaces that feel closest to home,” the author said.

“Friday the 13th in October, a bit corny I suppose, but being a Jason from a place beyond the pines, I couldn’t resist,” the author said noting his books’ release date on Friday the 13th invokes the hockey masked

horror film figure Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th horror film franchise.

He’ll be doing a local book signing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 28 at the Charleston Coffee House, 605 Route 539, New Egypt, located in the Dover Shopping Center.

Both books are available for preorder from Barnes and Noble.com and other retailers.

For additional information visit timetheavenger.com

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Continued From Page 1 volunteer board. He was told it was about his social media account.

He continued to ask Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn about his social media account that led to his denial in serving for a land use board. At a prior meeting Kuhn said this had been referenced by then-Council President Martin Flemming.

“I spoke with Councilman Flemming prior to this meeting and he said he addressed it with you therefore I have no comments if have anything further please ask Councilman Flemming. He was the council president at the time,” she said.

“What you said at the last meeting obviously is false. You said it was specifically it was my social media account that you did not like. Councilman Flemming had nothing to do with that conversation. Yes I did speak to him but your comments for two meetings now appears to be false.

You said that is not the case now,” Vicinio responded.

“Again, I would address it with Councilman Flemming. He was the president at the time and he adds and removes from the agenda. I do not,” Councilwoman Kuhn added.

“Boy that is very transparent I can tell you that,” he responded.

Property Purchase Council members recently voted to approve Ordinance 26-23 which authorizes the township by means of purchase or condemnation to acquire property within the community.

The property lots are located on White Road, Belnair Avenue, Maplehurst Avenue, Cedarhurst Avenue, Oakhurst Avenue and Plumhurst Avenue.

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be part of the day’s activities.

It wouldn’t be Jackson Day without a cornhole competition and JLK Sales Group will be hosting a tournament with the winner receiving a flat screen television. All interested parties should email Jennifer@ jlksalesgroup.com to enter. The tournament is for those 21 and older.

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Continued From Page 1 She completed her Master’s in Administration and Supervision from Georgian Court University in 2006. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in 1997 from Hofstra University and the majority of her career has been with New Egypt High School where she started in 2000.

Prior to her arrival in Plumsted, she taught one year at Mount Saint Mary Academy, in Watchung, and two years at Roselle Park High School.

New Egypt High School’s Interim Assistant Principal is listed on the school district’s website as Ken Mason.

Bus Drivers And Finances At a recent meeting, several parents shared their concerns regarding school bus safety. Parent Kimberly Robbins noted a September 6 incident

The Jackson Times, October 14, 2023, Page 5 wonderland of classic carnival mayhem in a fantastic maze attraction.

There is also the Dixie Twister to enjoy that will make your head spin. Well maybe not literally but there is plenty of swinging and spinning action of the Turbo Tubs.

The trackless train will be back as well.

It seats up to 16 and is the perfect ride to be enjoyed by large groups of friends or families The Bungee Trampoline and Rock-Climbing Wall will allow you to experience jumping in the air over 26’ high while you per-

form gravity defying flips and somersaults.

There will even be a Ferris Wheel that can hold up to 16 children at once. Beautiful lights on the turning wheel will create an authentic carnival atmosphere.

The Jackson PBA will once again provide a beer garden for guests 21 and over. For musical entertainment there will also be The Counterfeiters who have been billed as “the hardest working cover band on the East Coast” playing a mix of music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

The Remax hot air balloon will be on hand

compliments of Mordy Eichorn and Remax On The Move. There will also be an area for children to enjoy seeing and interacting with small farm animals. There will also be a variety of classic, antique and custom cars on display during the day.

If you enjoy pickleball you can take part in the $20 per person tournament which features a Doubles Men, Women and mixed with first, second and third place prizes. For all tournament questions and to register e-mail sosdian3@gmail.com Jackson Day will once again conclude with an illuminated night sky filled with fireworks.

involving excessive speed. She asked the board about bus driver credentials.

Business Administrator Sean Gatley said the district has had difficulty, as has most school districts in hiring new bus drivers. “We hired one last year and he was let go.”

Interim Superintendent John Russo addressed some questions concerning the school district’s finances and a virtual math teacher instructing a classroom at New Egypt High School saying that the district was continuing efforts to hire a certified math teacher to be in the classroom.

of Long Swamp Road, New Egypt. Also running is Bernard Bahnam of East Millstream Road, Cream Ridge.

September 1, and will continue through June 30, 2024. The cost will not exceed $22,000.

Another shared educational service agreement with Manchester Township School District was approved. This one involves a physical therapist who will provide services through June 30, 2024 at a cost that will not exceed $40,000.

A transportation jointure with Millstone Township School District (Joiner) and the Plumsted Township School District (Host) was approved to provide transportation services for the 2023-2024 school year, at a cost of $56,203.

Also approved was a contract with Alpha School for tuition through June 30, 2024, for a student at a total cost of $118,965.

The year’s remaining BOE meetings will take place at 7 p.m. on November 15, and December 13. The Board’s reorganization meeting will be held on January 3, 2024. The meetings are held at the New Egypt High School library.

Board Election There are two open seats for three-year terms on the School Board in the November 7 general election. School Board President Susan Potter and Vice Board President Justin Burnett are not running for re-election.

Those running to fill their spots on the slogan of “Let’s Fix This” are Robert Stepnowski of Letitia Drive, New Egypt and Kathryn Kovacs

Board Business The Board approved an agreement with Hudl, to provide sports editing software that will continue through August 30, 2024, at a cost of $3,995.

An agreement with MOESC to provide New Jersey Virtual High School online mathematics instruction to New Egypt High School students was also approved at a cost of $8,550.

The Board also renewed the school district’s membership with the New Jersey School Insurance Group sub-fund Monmouth-Ocean County Shared Services Insurance Fund through June 30, 2026.

The Board also voted to enter into a shared educational service agreement with Manchester Township School District for a preschool instructional coach that started on

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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.

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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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When Target Becomes A Target Capitol Comments Assemblyman Alex Sauickie

TRENTON - The Target store chain recently announced its closing nine stores in major cities across four states. The company says theft and organized retail crime have made it unsafe for store workers and customers, and also unsustainable for business.

Among these cities is San Francisco, which seems to be in particular difficulty when it comes to businesses leaving their hearts there, as Tony Bennett might say, along with empty buildings. Among the big-name companies pulling operations out of there are Amazon, Starbucks, CVS, Walgreens, Uniqlo, H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, Saks Off Fifth Avenue, The Gap, Crate and Barrel and Nordstrom Rack.

Union Square, the city’s main shopping area, now has about a quarter of storefronts vacant. Store owners closing up shop have repeatedly listed public safety, theft and homelessness as the main reasons.

Of course, there are people who cite other contributing factors, and they have a point.

Storefront retail has been challenged for a while now by burgeoning online shopping, and foot traffic – particularly in urban areas – has decreased due to more people working from home. Both of these factors received a

significant, lingering boost during the pandemic.

But there’s no reason to focus less on the need to enforce the laws effectively merely because other factors contribute to store closures. Only the criminals benefit when violent and destructive behavior goes unprosecuted. An overly permissive and sometimes timid criminal justice system contributes to the perception that there are no consequences for criminal acts, which emboldens criminals and puts innocent people in danger.

Just recently, there was an outburst of looting and vandalism in Philadelphia. Some claimed that these dangerous criminal acts were simply a part of a legitimate protest against a judge’s decision to drop charges against a police officer who fatally shot a motorist.

Fortunately for the people of the city, at least one person in a position of responsibility can tell the difference between justifiable protest and criminal acts, and apparently sees the tendency of bad actors to use protests to try to cover for their criminal mayhem.

John Stanford, the interim Philly police commissioner, was quoted as saying, “This had nothing to do with the protest. What we had tonight was a bunch of criminal opportunists take advantage of a situation and make an attempt to destroy our city.”

Unfortunately for Philly, it has a prosecutor

who doesn’t seem to like prosecuting very much. Larry Krasner, the elected and later impeached holder of that office, said that he would check to see if the looters and vandals were involved in “a one-off situation” and are “fundamentally law-abiding people,” or “whether they are criminals” who committed obvious crimes captured on video.

I sure hope he’s able to determine whether it was criminals, rather than law-abiding people, who looted and vandalized stores.

Fingers crossed.

We’ve seen for ourselves the video of drug stores and other retail establishments in New York City with things like soap and shampoo behind locked transparent barriers. We’ve seen the CVS in Washington, D.C. where the shelves are nearly empty because mobs of teens routinely loot the store for snacks and drinks, and also for consumer items that street vendors pay them to steal so the vendors can sell them from tables just outside.

These lapses in law and order are more than just anecdotal. The National Retail Federation recently released a survey indicating a significant increase in organized retail crime (ORC). Its 2022 National Retail Security Survey states that retailers have reported an average 26.5% increase in ORC incidents. Moreover, they reported an increase in violence in connection with those incidents.

This has prompted the federation to designate October 26 as Fight Retail Crime Day this year and annually thereafter. The day

will be used to advocate for policies that promote community safety and fight rising retail crime, such as the proposed federal Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. We’ve seen the ORC problem right here in Jackson. About a year ago, four members of a police-identified professional shoplifting ring from Baltimore were arrested at the Jackson Premium Outlets. This followed about two months of activity there by shoplifting rings. A great job was done by the Jackson police and their law enforcement partners.

Unfortunately, general disrespect for the law and law enforcement can lead to even worse behavior. Recall the 1,000-plus person riot in Long Branch earlier last year that had been advertised as a party, but ended up with fighting, jumping on vehicles and more. Restaurants had to shut down and sneak their patrons away to safety.

It seems to me that in New Jersey and perhaps elsewhere, this criminality is partly a self-inflicted problem. With so-called “bail reform” and other policies restricting police from enforcing alcohol and marijuana laws, there’s a perception that there are no consequences for illegal behavior. We must reverse course and return to common-sense policies.

More on that to come.

Alex Sauickie is a life-long Jackson resident who represents his home town and 13 other towns in the State Assembly. Follow him on Facebook (/AssemblymanAlex) and on Instagram (@AssemblymanAlex), or visit his website at AssemblymanAlex.com.

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, services, 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.

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Introducing Olivia. She came into the rescue with her twin brother Oscar. This sweet girl loves to snuggle on the bed, that’s her favorite spot! You’ll also find her snuggling

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with brother. She is spayed, up to date on all medical and microchipped.

To help humanely lower the feline population, they spay and neuter feral cats and then find homes for the friendly adults and the offspring that have been born. The rescue works extremely hard to find the best homes for cats of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages. While these cats wait, they are cared for in safe, loving, and nurturing foster homes To start the application process, visit Calling All Cats on Facebook and Petfinder.com.

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

Hindenburg History To Be Reviewed At Plumsted Library

PLUMSTED – Lakehurst Historical Society member Bill Schmidt is inviting area residents to come and experience the last flight of the Hindenburg through his program from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on November 2 at the Plumsted Library.

Schmidt said, “come and experience the last flight of the Hindenburg from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, in 1937.”

“At 803.8 feet in length and 135.1 feet in diameter, the German passenger airship Hindenburg (LZ-129) was the largest aircraft ever to fly. The commercial flights of the Hindenburg, along with Graf Zeppelin, pioneered the first transatlantic air service,” he added.

Schmidt noted that the Hindenburg car-

ried hundreds of passengers and traveled thousands of miles before it burned in a tragic fire on May 6, 1937, at NAS Lakehurst (Manchester Township).

“Join us through your imagination on a trip through Hindenburg’s history,” Schmidt said. He has presented Hindenburg history programs at various venues over the years including schools and various clubs and organizations as well as at the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum on Center Street in Lakehurst each month.

The Plumsted branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 119 Evergreen Road.

The Hindenburg Talk is an informational program open to adults and seniors. You can begin registering for this event on October 19.

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Clothing Drive Fundraiser

JACKSON – Jackson Liberty Band Parents Association presents their Clothing Drive Fundraiser on November 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 N. Hope Chapel Road Jackson.

They will be collecting new or gently used men’s, women’s and children’s

clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed and bath linens and stuffed animals. Every piece helps! They can also accept bicycles and baby strollers. No pillows, books, toys, furniture, appliances or household items. Thank you for your support!

Questions? Contact Claudia at fundraising@libertylionband.com.

Wounded Warrior Escort

JACKSON – Join your neighbors for the Annual Wounded Warrior Escort on October 14. The procession will leave the Justice Complex at approximately 9:30 a.m. and head down West Veterans Highway between Jackson Drive and

South Stump Tavern Road. Spectators are encouraged to line the route waving and showing support to our Wounded Veterans as they pass by.

For more information, contact the mayor’s office at 732-928-1200 ext. 1211.

10th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair

JACKSON – Jackson Liberty Lion Band’s10th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair will be on December 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jackson Liberty high School Gym, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson.

Free admission and parking. Over 100 vendors and crafters. Mega 50/50. Mini-gift auction. Concessions stand.

For more information, email vendorfair4libertylionband@gmail.com.

Antique Motorcycle Club Of America Swap Meet

JACKSON – The Battleground Chapter Antique Motorcycle Club of America Swap Meet is on October 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AMVETS Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson.

Food and beverages available for purchase.

Vending spot is $20 for 10’x20’. Admission is $5, children under 12 are free. Enjoy live music. For vending information call Kurt at 908-812-2817.

Upcoming Senior Wellness Fair PLUMSTED – A Senior Wellness Fair sponsored by the Plumsted Municipal Alliance will be held October 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the New Egypt Primary School All Purpose

Room, 131 Evergreen Road, New Egypt.

Join for community health and wellness vendors, free screenings, giveaways and light refreshments.

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Jackson Township To Form Multicultural Committee

JACKSON – Jackson Township is announcing the formation of the Jackson Township Multicultural Committee, dedicated to fostering unity, celebrating diversity and ensuring an inclusive community for all.

This Committee will consist of approximately 34 members, one from each voting district, that will meet regularly to create and organize community events in building bridges and bringing together residents from different religious, non-religious and

cultural backgrounds, as well as create and implement a public education campaign that will focus on highlighting diversity within the Township and promoting cultural and religious sensitivity and acceptance of all members of the Township.

If you are interested in shaping a more inclusive and harmonious future for our community, send an email to officeofadministration@jacksontwpnj.net. Please be sure to include name, address, email and best contact number.

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.

Resident Club CV 5 Dance WHITING – Resident Club Crestwood Village 5 Dance will be on November 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting.

Doors open up at 6:30 p.m. Music by Don Pesce. Cost: is $10 per person in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets must be

purchased in advance to get the discount.

Nonrefundable unless canceled. BYOB. All are welcome!

Included: snacks, soft drinks, coffee, tea, dessert, tea. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. Call Debbie at 201618-8514 for more information.

Psychic Fair

JACKSON – Save the date! The Jackson Friends of the Library is hosting a Psychic Fair on November 30.

Cost is $30 per 15-minute session.

Registration opens October 31. Adult program. Cash only. Registration required.

Proceeds benefit programs at the Jackson Library.

Kassandra – palm reading and tarot cards Kristen – tarot cards Margaret – angel cards Bella – gypsy cards

Mega Holiday 50/50 Raffle

JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty Lion Band is hosting a Mega Holiday 50/50 Raffle. Cost is $5 per ticket and the drawing will be held on December 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School.

1st Prize – 20% of proceeds

2nd Prize – 15% of proceeds 3rd Prize – 10% of proceeds Winner need not be present. Prizes not transferable. Questions, contact Patti Carroll at president@libertylionband.com.

Senior Center Crochet/Knit Group JACKSON – The Jackson Township Senior Center crochet/knit group meets up every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Skilled crocheters and knitters are available for advice,

group projects and of course friendship!

Call the Jackson Senior Center for more information and how to register: 732928-2313.

New Egypt Historical Society Open House

NEW EGYPT – New Egypt Historical Society Sunday Open House Tours at the Museum: November 12, 19, and 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The museum will be open for the public

to view our collections and documents will answer any question you may have. For more information call Margaret Neuman at 609-758-7237. The New Egypt Historical Society is accepting new members.

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Around The Jersey Shore Boat Flare Disposal Program Rescheduled For October 21

WARETOWN – The Ocean County boat flare 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, Orange 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 County Department 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.

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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.

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Letters:

Continued From Page 6 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

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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.

Susan Hughes Freehold

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Around The Jersey Shore 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.

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 participate and connect 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 learn more by visiting WRP.gov or by contacting Jamie Prioli at jprioli@ocean.edu.

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For 2023 licenses, rabies shots must be valid through Oct. 2023.

2023 Licenses can be purchased by mail or at 65 Don Conner Blvd. M-F. Late fees will apply.

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Dogs must be on leashes Cats must be in carriers For further information call: Division of Animal Control

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

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How Are Hearing And Cognition Related To Each Other?

We HEAR with our ears and LISTEN with our brain. Our brain plays a significant role in our ability to hear.

With untreated hearing loss, you have to work harder to make sense of what people are saying. This is called having a higher “cognitive load”.

Having a higher “cognitive load” can affect your memory and how you process information.

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His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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JACKSON – It’s that time of year again where Jackson EMS shows their support to all those with breast cancer. In October they will be wearing pink and fundraising to show their support.

This year they are hoping to increase the support by opening the Jackson EMS breast cancer shirts to not only to the agency but the public!

Visit: code1creations.tuosystems.com/ stores/jackson-ems-support; It will lead you to the site where short sleeve shirts, long sleeve shirts, and hoodies are available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will go towards a breast cancer foundation Thank you all for your support always and we hope to see everyone in their pink!

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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.

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

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Hear from local and state experts on these topics and get your questionsanswered in preparation for open enrollment.

Alongside these informative topics, you’ll have the chance to decompress withguided yoga meditation by a certified practitioner from Mary’s Place by the Seaand learn about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society resources and supportavailable to you throughout the cancer journey.

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The shoulder season continues at the Jersey Shore for out-of-towners and residents alike. The weather as of late has been more summerlike than fall. Local resident James Hughes took this great pic at Berkeley Island Park while enjoying a sunny day.

Peaceful and calm, isn’t it? Have a photo to share with our readers? Email photos@ jerseyshoreonline.com and you may see your pic in this space!

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NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Historical Society presents a program on the Jersey Devil on October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum, 125 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Kid friendly. Refreshments

available. Donations accepted.

Includes history and legends of our state cryptid. Also covers oral tradition, cultural impacts and pine barrens mythology. Share your stories and/or ask questions.

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Around The Jersey Shore 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 immaculately 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 sur vival 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 summer arrive, 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

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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 harm 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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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 leadbased 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 over-

burdened 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 vio-

lations 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: (EPA - See Page 20)

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

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EPA:

Continued From Page 18 • 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 pres-

ence of lead-based 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,

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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.

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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-chatclub-2023-10.

New Jersey Angels 3rd Annual Fall Festival

FREEHOLD – The New Jersey Angels 3rd Annual Fall Festival will be on October 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia Road.

Enjoy a free fun filled day for the whole family! There will be children’s games, trick-or-treat costume parade, gift basket raffle, food, and beverages at Tulip Tree Café. (food & beverages for purchase).

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means your susceptibildigy-Certif ied, from a best ity to obtaining these memory practices standpoint, is in the issues increases as a function top two to three percent in the of the hearing loss that you country,” said Dr. Isidore Kirsh have,” Dr. Kirsh said.

– commonWith rare ly known as e x ception, “We don’t over D r. I z z y – the only way schedule or double founder and to help prebook, so people are d i re ct or of s e r v e yo u r generally seen on time.” h e a r i n g i s the practice, –Dr. Kirsh who hold s through a a doctorate hearing aid – degree (Ph.D.) from the Union sometimes a stumbling block Institute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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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.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical

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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.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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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

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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 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13-by-9-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 and sugar mixture. Bake as 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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