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By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – For nearly a decade, fans of science fiction, comic books, gaming, fantasy, anime and horror have come together for FanNation, a free daylong event coordinated

by the Ocean County Library.

Activities aimed at attendees of all ages included a Galaxy Sensory Bottle within the Discovery room, a story time zone featuring a princess plus a superhero story time where you

could meet and greet a superhero.

Many fans of geek stuff are creative people. That’s why there was “A Guide To Immersive World Building” workshop held in the Green Room.

Two writers led an

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By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – The line of people outside Bill Ridgeway’s Barnegat office on October 31, 2012, remains a vivid memory he’ll carry with him forev-

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A mixed use development overlooking the river downtown has been officially changed, as the second of two important votes reduced the height of the construction from ten stories to six.

The project contains 3.4 acres on West Water Street, in the area surrounding where the Red Carpet Inn was demolished. The redeveloper, Capodagli Property Company, has plans for ground level retail with apartments overhead.

The project has been controversial. Opponents have said they don’t want the traffic and increased school taxes that would come with hundreds of apartments. Proponents of the plan said that these new residents would be good for business downtown.

Opponents didn’t like height of the plan, and that’s the most significant part that has changed.

The old plan was ten stories and the new plan is six stories. However, there is still a very similar number of apartments. The difference is that the newer plan has more studio and one-bedroom apartments and fewer two-bedroom apartments.

There is also slightly less retail space.

The plan was approved 6-0 by the Planning Board. Board member David Ciccozzi, a councilman, was out of the country and unable to attend.

A township employee confirmed the changes between the two plans.

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This Month In History: Cuban Missile Crisis

By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER - In er. Despite the date, an earlier column on those wrapped around the month of October the building were not in in history, it was noted costume or in search of that the “space race” candy treats. began in 1957 when the That particular Hallowthen Soviet Union on een came just two days October 4th launched after the wrath of Super(Insurance- See Page 4) the first satellite into

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Five years later - also in October - the Cold War faced its greatest challenge - the Cuban Missile Crisis.

It was a most perilous time in history. Here’s the story - and how Toms River reacted.

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Fan Nation:

Continued From Page 1 cultures of your world.

A question they posed was pretty simple but far-reaching: what would your world be like if the moon was different? Participants talked about tidal changes, how gods are created based on what people see in the sky, and the impact on mental health. There was also an exercise where the participants were encouraged to craft a story, with each person adding one sentence.

Many science fiction and fantasy worlds contain a quest, and the library was no different. Visitors were encouraged to find the evolutions of Evee the Pokemon and a 3-D printed figurine hidden between the stacks.

Another quest was an escape room scenario in the world of the “Wednesday” show.

Thing had been hand-napped, and you had

Apartment:

Continued From Page 1 The Planning Board had previously approved 285 residential apartment units divided as follows: 44 studios, 141 1-bedroom, 56 2-bedroom, 22 2-bedroom affordable, 1 3-bedroom and 21 3-bedroom affordable.

The new plan has 281 apartments divided as follows: 53 studios, 145 one-bedroom, 38 two-bedroom, 22 two-bedroom affordable, 2 3-bedroom and 21 three-bedroom affordable.

The retail space was reduced from 16,485.57 square feet to 14,731 square feet.

The parking hasn’t changed much. There is still 389 spots in a two-story garage and 22 exterior spaces. The 12 handicapped accessible spaces was reduced to 11.

Robert Shea, an attorney representing the developer, said that the improvements for the public will still be there, such as the amphitheater, boardwalk, and bulkheading on the river.

He said that Capodagli is “very experienced in what they do.” Apartment

Insurance:

Continued From Page 1 storm Sandy had swept through Ocean County, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

Regular streets transformed into waterlogged lagoons, while basements and ground floors became unexpected indoor swimming pools.

In his role as a principal at the W.B. Grant Insurance Agency, Ridgeway was acutely aware that the challenges in the coming days were nothing short of monumental.

The State of New Jersey estimated that Superstorm Sandy resulted in $70 billion in damage. While some parts of Ocean County were devastated by high winds, heavy downpours resulted in another type of destruction.

Floodwater poured into homes, including those not anywhere near overflowing lagoons, bays, or the ocean.

A number of property owners learned some critical lessons about insurance coverage

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Within the magazine area rechristened as artist alley for the day, there were tables and displays manned by members of the Saber Guild and 501st Legion: The Northeast Remanent which is another cosplay group that serves the state and strives to create costumes which reflect the realism seen in the movies of the Star Wars saga.

The Saber Guild Corellia also presented a children’s padawan training class which taught children how to “use the force” in a non-contact experience that used safe practice sabers that were lent out to students.

Star Trek was of course represented by the Jersey Shore chapter of Starfleet: The International Star Trek Fan Association, the USS Challenger. The USS Challenger formed in 1988 and marked its 35th anniversary in July.

Starfleet was founded in 1974 and will celebrate its 50th birthday next year. Chal-

lenger members talked to attendees about the animated series “Lower Decks,” the live prequel series to the original Star Trek TV show, “Strange New Worlds” and the third and final season of the Star Trek: The Next Generation sequel, “Star Trek: Picard” which concluded earlier this year but left a hint of a new series to come.

The teen zone featured console gaming where a retro system or Nintendo Switch could be used in a fun and friendly environment. In the maker space area on the library’s second floor, you could enjoy a green screen photo opportunity, a reusable bag creation activity and you could share, trade or create buttons using the branch’s button maker.

Also in the maker space, kids and adults alike had fun using 3D pens. A length of colored plastic is placed in the back, much the same way pencil lead is inserted into mechanical pencils. When you squeeze the

pen gently, it heats the plastic, allowing it to come out the tip in a malleable way.

It hardens quickly, giving rise to a solid creation.

Podcaster Mike Schubert of Potterless and The Newest Olympian did a presentation on his experience with and lessons learned from reading young adult and middle grade novels professionally for his shows.

Many attendees also came home with several of the library’s discarded graphic novels/ Manga books that were distributed from giveaway carts in the lobby of the branch.

An anime trivia game, styled after the game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” provided anime fans a chance to win some small prizes.

As per tradition, the event concluded in Mancini Hall with a cosplay contest that represented various fandom categories. Prizes were awarded to the top three cosplayers.

residents get small vouchers that they can redeem at the stores on the ground level of their complex. The parking garage has security.

The residents tend to be young professionals, he said. There has been dialog with Community Medical Center because there will be 160 rotating students every year and they would want to live close to the hospital.

The redeveloper needs outside agency approval by mid-2024 for an early 2025 date to start construction, he said. The entire build is expected to take 24 months.

Shea noted that the number of affordable units in the development haven’t changed and they are part of the obligation the town needs to provide as part of state regulations.

Opponents of the plan said they didn’t like that the land was purchased for a large amount of money and then sold to Capodagli for a dollar. They also didn’t like that the redeveloper will be paying an amount of money in lieu of paying property taxes over the course of many years. Both of these points will stay the same.

Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill had said that the

old hotel cost the town resources because of how often the police were called out for crimes, often drug-related. Getting a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) and being able to have police officers not get tied up at that location is a net positive, he said.

The original plan was approved by the Planning Board two years ago at ten stories. During a messy primary election this year, Hill announced that the plan had been changed to six. This led to questions about why and when the change came about.

Earlier this year, the Township Council had to vote on this new, six-story plan. This is because Capodagli has a redevelopment agreement with the township. Redevelopment is when current buildings are knocked down and something new built on it.

The Council voted 5-2 to approve the new plan, with Councilmen Daniel Rodrick and Justin Lamb voting against it. They had also tried to get a motion going to delay the new plan, but they were outvoted.

When asked about this new change, Rodrick said “The people of Toms River and I have made our opinions well known. There was an opportunity to pull out of this deal a

few months ago and the administration extended all of their deadlines and reduced the size of the project to make it more affordable for the developer to build. They will get no such accommodations from my administration and when given the opportunity, we will stop this project.”

Rodrick, a Republican, is running for mayor against Ben Giovine, a Democrat.

“Every decision about the future of development in Toms River must start with listening to our neighbors,” Giovine said.

“Tonight, the planning board did just that.

While I have strong concerns about future downtown development, this vote and every step ahead must be done with our residents’ input in mind. We need to make sure what makes Toms River a great place to live and raise a family isn’t lost to blind and ceaseless development. We also need a vision for how we make sure that every storefront and current development is used to improve our town. I’m running for mayor because I want to keep what makes our town special alive. I’ll always fight for that and start by listening to our neighbors and not just impulsively saying no.”

as a result of Superstorm Sandy. One of the most significant revelations was that standard homeowners’ insurance policies do not extend coverage to encompass flood damage stemming from natural disasters.

Additionally, Sandy underscored the constraints and cost considerations tied to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), originally crafted to offer protection to property owners inhabiting flood-prone regions.

“The program was underfunded for many years with the risks not actuarily sound,” shared Ridgeway. “Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act the August before Sandy, and it revamped the whole National Flood Program.”

Ridgeway pointed out that many homes were constructed in areas like Mystic Island and Beach Haven West prior to the mapping of flood zones.

The same is true for other areas of Ocean County, where homes were built on slabs, rather than elevated. Insurance from NFIP was reasonable

at the time despite the risk.

The Biggert-Waters Act was set to cause change even before the monstrous storm hit Ocean County. One addition was to lower the flood risk in flood-prone zones to higher than the base flood elevation.

Some of the other limitations that came to light during Sandy were that loss of use of a primary home was not compensable, and the program was confined to primary residences.

“When Sandy hit, it was obviously a huge flood event for Ocean County,” Ridgeway said.

“Homes that needed reconstruction had to follow the new FEMA rules they were putting together.”

On the flood maps, there are different zones that show how likely an area is to flood. The most at-risk area is called the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). It’s where there’s a chance of a big flood happening in any given year, which is most often referred to as the 100-year flood.

Obtaining flood insurance through the

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) can be a costly endeavor for homeowners residing in high-risk flood zones. Importantly, whether homeowners opt for private flood insurance or choose the NFIP, those with mortgages and residing in flood-prone regions are obligated to maintain flood insurance coverage.

Ridgeway suggests that homeowners who are not required to purchase flood insurance because they are not in flood prone zones may still want to consider buying the extra coverage.

“Natural disasters won’t be covered under regular homeowners’ insurance,” reminded Ridgeway. “The truth is where it rains, it can flood and put homes at risk.”

Insurance companies and FEMA consider climate change as a factor in making disasters more complicated, severe and frequent.

Experts predict that another storm like Sandy is not out of the question.

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History:

Continued From Page 1 the placement of Soviet nuclear weapons on the island of Cuba - just 90 miles from the Florida coast. If made operational, medium and intermediate range missiles would pose an immediate threat to the continental United States.

On October 16, President John Kennedy was apprised of the clandestine installation of the weaponry - which had been detected by American spy planes. It began a harrowing moment in history - days of consultation, communication, and negotiation - at the highest levels inside the U.S. government, and with the Russians.

Kennedy opted not to respond directly, militarily, but to impose, instead, a naval blockade or “quarantine” halting the delivery of further weapons and demanding the dismantling and return of the weapons already on the island.

It was a moment of high drama culminating in the President’s televised address to the nation on October 22nd - viewed by 100 million Americans.

Cooler heads would prevail, the Soviets stopped further shipments, and the nuclear weapons would be returned. As the situation scaled down, as Kennedy’s Secretary of State Dean Rusk famously quipped, “we were eyeball to eyeball and I think the other fellow just blinked.”

The Toms River Times, October 28, 2023, Page 5 Toms River In 1962 All eyes here were on the crisis, too.

Toms River then was in the midst of a huge population explosion. The most recent census of 1960 reported a more than doubling of our town’s population from the totals the decade before.

A new chemical company, Toms River Chemical (later known as Ciba Geigy) was in town less than ten years - and was quickly becoming the largest employer in not just our community, but in the entire county.

The student population had exploded, and in 1962, Washington Street School would open, and in quick succession, two more elementary schools would be built in the ‘60s.

As was tradition - then and now - Toms River was readying for the annual Halloween parade. 120 store front windows downtown were slated to be decorated and $1,200 in parade prizes were to be given out by T.R. Fire Company No. 1.

Over at the court house, Ocean County’s lawyers were complaining of the “deplorable” situation there - just two old court rooms, and the need for many more.

The then-Dover Township Committee (our legal name and governing body then) eased the residency requirement for police officers and adopted an ordinance in October allowing non-residents to be hired - if they agreed to move into the township within six months of their hiring. The 1962 force

was down five officers.

And the Toms River High School football team was winless through October.

Toms River And The Missile Crisis Meanwhile, the local newspapers kept all eyes on the crisis.

When developments first emerged, Kennedy met with his predecessor, former President Dwight Eisenhower, at the presidential retreat at Camp David, for advice. The Toms River based New Jersey Courier newspaper ran a cartoon - featuring Eisenhower, a former Army general - running out of a building with a rifle in hand. The cartoon was captioned “Called Up Again.”

After Kennedy’s TV address, The Courier, in an editorial, spoke of his “strong stand” and said “what the President hopes to preserve is peace - while there is still time to preserve peace. We, Republicans and Democrats alike, must help save it.”

The Courier ran an excerpt from a New York Times editorial that said “drastic action was called for and the President announced last night that drastic action (the quarantine) has now been taken.”

The Asbury Park Evening Press, as it was called then, also supported the naval blockade. In an editorial entitled “United We Stand,” the newspaper said “We join 180 million other Americans in total support of the program President Kennedy

announced. The President has summoned the nation to defend itself. There can be no dissent.” Of the blockade, the Press ran a headline that said New Jersey Republicans and Democrats both “Back Kennedy Move.”

By the end of the month, the crisis was over, as the other side did, indeed, blink.

Giving Thanks For Peace As November’s Thanksgiving Day holiday approached, the world remained at peace. In Toms River, the Halloween parade had come and gone. Turkeys were selling for 33 cents at the local Acme Market. Pumpkin pies were going for 59 cents each in Toms River.

And as the Courier said, “Thanksgiving rolls around in a world again troubled by cold wars. On this day for thanks, let us all bow our heads and thank Him for our blessings.”

SOURCES: New Jersey Courier; Asbury Park Evening Press; Federal Census; Wikipedia J. Mark Mutter is the retired Clerk of Dover and Toms River Township. He served on the Dover Township Committee for three terms and served as Mayor in 1993 and 2000. He chaired the Township’s 225-year anniversary committee in 1992, it’s 250-year anniversary committee in 2017, and it’s Constitution bi-centennial committee in 1987. He is writing a book on the history of Toms River.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial People Need To Be Able To Ask For Help There are two subjects that made the news in the last few years and both of them have one thing in common: they are politicizing and threatening people who are already in trouble. One is about gay kids and one is about undocumented immigrants.

So, this is going to be a rough editorial for some people to read.

The first is the “parental rights” movement that you probably have seen a lot of.

Proponents of this believe that if a child comes out as LGBTQ+ to a school staff member, that school employee must - by law tell the kid’s parents.

The politicians who are riding the parental rights train say that parents have a right to know what’s

going on in their child’s life.

Parents absolutely do, in most situations. This is not necessarily one of them.

The politicians will say that if a kid is going through an important issue like this, that their parents should be aware of it so they could help. In a perfect world, I would agree.

But it is not a perfect world.

These politicians (many of whom have been interviewed by this newspaper and by yours truly) never stopped to ask why a kid would keep their sexuality secret from their parents.

They never wonder if there could be underlying issues at home.

These politicians apparently don’t think that if the child’s secret got out, it could make a bad home life even worse.

I’m not saying that every kid who comes out is going to get abused, but the statistics are easy to find for anyone who cares to look them up. LGBTQ+ kids have a higher chance of abuse from parents. They are more likely to be runaways. They also have a higher chance of self-harm, drug use (a coping behavior) and suicide.

The politicians don’t care about this, though. They only want to make you angry so you vote for them.

Imagine that you are a school counselor or a nurse.

These are the people who are usually first to find out that something is wrong. They learn that a child is gay. The child needs help and they come to the staff member.

That staff member would then have to turn around and

out that kid to their family?

This is basically “don’t ask, don’t tell” for schools.

What would happen if a teen asked the sex ed teacher about using condoms with his boyfriend, then the sex ed teacher reported to the parents, and the kid killed himself? The parents could sue the school. It doesn’t matter if they win. The point is they have a case and they would likely settle out of court for millions. All because some politicians decided that parents have a right to know their kids’ secrets.

Did you ever keep secrets from your parents? What would have happened if they had found out about them?

I bet you didn’t tell your parents when you started having sex.

The other topic was the Im-

migrant Trust Directive that took place a few years ago in New Jersey. The attorney general made it so that police can’t ask the immigration status of witnesses.

Why? Because undocumented immigrants were (are) afraid of the police.

They didn’t want to report crimes because they were afraid of getting deported.

For example, let’s say a woman was getting beaten up by her boyfriend. She would be afraid to go to police to get a restraining order if she wasn’t here legally. Let’s say a teenager saw someone dealing drugs.

They might be afraid to tell the cops if they thought that they might be shipped away - maybe at the same time as the dealer.

The Ocean County Com-

missioners sued the state to overturn that. They believed that the crime of illegal immigration was worse than whatever crime the immigrants were going to snitch about.

They lost. It was your tax dollars at work.

Ask any police officer and they’ll tell you that they want people to come to them if they need help, regardless of the situation. Ask any teacher and they’ll tell you that they want kids to come to them if they need help, regardless of the situation.

Why are politicians trying to make it harder for people to ask for help if they need it?

agents to squeeze money from average citizens. The ironic issue is that Joe Biden wanted US citizens to be bullied into paying “their fair share” while Hunter Biden paid zero taxes on millions of Communist China and the Ukraine payments (bribes) and the entire Biden family collected over $30 million dollars!

Biden vilifies the 74 million voters who did not vote for him, yet, he has deliberately reversed policies that kept America out of foreign wars

and kept criminals on the Mexican side of the border.

To fund the care of illegal migrants, American taxpayers are being extorted to the tune of $180 billion in 2022 and the projections for 2023 are $200+ billion just so the tyrants in government can remain in power.

Before you vote, do your homework since ignorance is the biggest threat to democracy, NOT Maga Republicans!

Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To The Editor Now Is Not The Time To Hide On October 12, the Jewish Federation of Ocean County, in partnership with the Toms River NAACP and the League of Women Voters sponsored a Candidates Night. It was an opportunity for state and county-level candidates to address issues of concern in order to combat hate and prejudices of all kinds. Democratic State Candidates from Legislative Districts 9, 10, 12, and 30 were in attendance, but not one Republican Candidate from any of those districts chose to attend this forum.

The Democratic ticket in Southern Ocean County LD9, Gabriel Franco (State Senate) and Joe Atura (State Assembly) talked about being upstanders and eradicators of bigotry and hatred beginning with education, lowering property taxes through adjusting school funding formulas, reinstating the millionaires tax, giving builders incentives to build affordable housing, helping to provide a new

homeless shelter in Ocean County while providing services to help them rejoin the work force. In other words, working for all people in all communities in Southern Ocean County.

The Republican ticket?

None of them saw fit to attend this forum. In these times of instability of government at home and terrorist-fueled hatred overseas, they did not have the courage to show up and present their record, or lack of it, for all people in LD9. “Make America Great Again” should mean working for the people, instead of working for a red hat and a pardon.

Now is not the time to cowardly hide. Show your faces, join the dialog, and be part of the solution.

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Trump Is Not Above The Law “All I want to do is this.

I just want to find 11,780 votes.”

That’s what Donald Trump

said to Georgia’s secretary of state when he was pressuring him to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state of Georgia.

This is just one piece of the evidence that led a grand jury of everyday Georgians to indict former President Donald Trump and key allies - including his lawyers Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows - on 41 criminal charges for attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.

Trump led a criminal conspiracy that included 18 co-defendants and 30 unindicted co-conspirators to commit fraud and illegally reverse the will of Georgia voters, even though Trump and his team already knew he’d lost.

When all else failed, the January 6th insurrection was Trump’s last desperate attempt to cling to power.

Elected officials and law enforcement officers were attacked, simply for doing their jobs - acting on the will

of the people and certifying the election results. It was violent, destructive, and in some cases, fatal.

There can be no more serious crime than a conspiracy to overturn the foundation of our democracy itself: the vote of the American people.

Fame, fortune, and former office cannot and should not prevent someone from standing trial and being held accountable for their crimes.

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Biggest Threat To Democracy: Corrupt Politicians Inflation - when Joe Biden began his term as President in February, 2021-1.4% in less than 2.5 years. The Left Wing Socialists have spent trillions creating an increase in inflation to 17%!

The dishonestly named “Inflation Reduction Act” raised taxes by $570 billion to expand big government including $80 billion for the IRS to hire 87,000 new

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emergency response and grant f lexibility to FTA in how funds are allocated so that transit emergencies can receive appropriate funding.

“This vital legislation will ensure that our transit systems have the support and f lexibility they need to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies,” said Senator Booker.

“Americans rely on transit agencies to keep our public transport running, even after natural disasters. This bill is about improving emergency responses, providing relief to transit agencies, and safeguarding the critical services that our communities rely on.”

“The bottom line is that emergencies should be met with emergency level responses. The collapse and twelve day rebuild of I-95 showed what is possible

when we get federal dollars out the door quickly,” said Senator Fetterman. “Currently, FTA Emergency Response can take months, if not years, to get to transit agencies that need it. Because of this, when disaster strikes, agencies - which are often already strapped for cash - are forced to foot the bill and hope FTA can reimburse later. The Federal Emergency Relief Act is a simple fix to make a federal program work better and bring real relief to the transit operators that Pennsylvanians rely on.”

FTA ER funds currently take months if not years get to transit operators after natural disasters and other emergencies that negatively impact transit infrastructure, which impedes transit agencies’ abilities to effectively respond to these emergencies. This is in large part because FTA ER funds are only authorized by Congress after disasters that affect tran-

sit infrastructure. In contrast, FHWA’s Emergency Relief program can get money where it needs to go mere days after disaster strikes because it has a standing $100 million funding authorization from the Highway Trust Fund.

Following the I-95 collapse in Philadelphia, for example, federal dollars through the FHWA Emergency Relief program helped one of the commonwealth’s most important highways get repaired in just 12 days.

The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jack Reed (D-CT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

New Law Addresses Youth Mental Health Crisis From The Desk Of Lt. Governor

Tahesha Way U N ION – As par t of the Mu r phy Administration’s commitment to add ressing the national mental health crisis affecting New Jersey’s youth, Acting Governor Tahesha Way signed a bill at Kean Universit y alongside state officials and legislative sponsors to strengthen mental health support on college campuses throughout the state.

The legislation amends the existing “Madison Holleran Suicide Prevention Act” to require institutions of higher education to annually train employees, raise awareness among students, and improve access to resources that will help prevent suicides.

“The pressure and stress many students experience during college can exacerbate mental health challenges they may already be facing,” said Acting Governor Way. “Equipping campus staff to recognize the signs of depression and suicidal ideation and understand how to help students in crisis will

u ndoubtedly save lives.

Our Administration will continue to work towards Governor Murphy’s goal of addressing the mental healt h of you ng people th roughout our state by providing the resources and supports they need.”

I nstit utions of higher education are already required to have individuals with training and experience in mental health – who focus on reducing student suicides – available to students 24/7 either on campus or remotely.

Under the bill (A-1176), institutions of higher education will now also be required to ensure that individuals who have training and experience in mental health annually train their faculty and staff on how to recognize signs of depression among students as well as the warning signs and risk factors associated with student suicide. These exper ts will also make sure faculty and staff are trained on how to refer students to crisis hotlines and mental health screenings.

Given their role as peer leaders, Resident Assistants (RAs) must also receive annual training on understanding the signs and risk factors for depression and suicide, how to refer students to

campus mental health resources, and how to respond to students in crisis.

To raise awareness throughout the college community, the bill requires institutions to conduct an annual mental health public awareness campaign ai me d at re duci ng st ig ma , helpi ng st udents understand depression and suicide, and let ting them k now the resources available to them. Additionally, the bill empowers institutions to share contact infor mation with st udents for suicide prevention supports, such as the hotli ne nu mber for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the 9-8-8 Hotline, and any other 24/7 mental health hotline deemed appropriate by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OHSE).

The 9-8-8 Hotline is available 24/7 for call, text, or chat for those experiencing a mental health-related or suicidal crisis, or those looking to help a loved one through a crisis.

Finally, the bill also requires each institution of higher education to establish a mental health crisis assessment and response plan to be used by campus staff, faculty, and RAs to identify, assess, and respond to a student who is experiencing a mental health crisis.

“We are incredibly proud of New Jersey’s comprehensive commitment to student mental health under the Mur-

phy Administration,” said Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian K. Bridges.

“Steps taken today, working in concert with other initiatives and investments by the State, will advance the efforts of New Jersey institutions to meet students where they are with the support and resources they need for success.

Our collective goal must always be to ensure that a continuum of care, f rom i m mediate cr isis i nter vention and counseling to everyday wellbeing support, is available, accessible, and responsive to the needs of postsecondary students from all backgrounds.”

This bill builds upon other efforts to address student mental health, including a recent partnership announced by OSHE to provide 24/7, 365 days/year access to tele-mental health services on participating college campuses and a $16 million invest ment of federal f unds to help instit utions of higher education develop community provider partnerships and build multicultural competency among faculty and staff.

T he Ad m i n ist r at ion ha s also ma de significant investments in standing up the 9-8-8 hotline for all residents.

Sponsors of the legislation include Senator Joseph Cryan and Assemblywoman Mila Jasey, as well as Senator Nellie Pou and Assemblymen James Kennedy and Bill Moen.

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Micromedia Reporter Wins Two Excellence In Journalism Awards OCEAN COUNTY - Micromedia Publications, the media company behind seven weekly newspapers in Ocean and Monmouth Counties and the hyperlocal website Jersey Shore Online, is elated to announce that news reporter Stephanie Faughnan has won two Excellence in Journalism awards from the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

Faughnan, who has been writing for Micromedia since 2021, came in first place in the Best News Series Print category for “The Plight Of Residents Displaced By Government Land Purchase” and in second place for the Best Arts and Entertainment Coverage category for “Albert Music Hall Delivers Exciting Line-Up For 25th Anniversary Show.”

Micromedia President and Publisher Stew Swann said “It is with great pride that I learned that Stephanie was recognized. Her first-place award dealt with a story regarding full-time residents of a campground who were displaced from their homes due

to a government purchase of the property.”

Swann added “within the story, Stephanie’s sensitive and insightful interviews with some of the displaced residents showed how deeply the actions of others, over which they have no control, can fundamentally affect their lives. Stephanie is not only a great asset to our company, but also to the field of professional journalism.”

“Local residents read our newspapers not only to learn about what happened, but why it happened and how it will impact us. Stephanie takes the next step by using her skills to inspire us to make a change,” Micromedia News Editor Chris Lundy said.

According to organizers of the program, more than 150 entries had been submitted recognizing the best coverage of the Garden State by news outlets in New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia.

Stephanie and the other winners will be honored on Saturday, November 4 at a ceremony at Michael’s Riverside in Lyndhurst, Bergen County.

Board of Fire Commissioners District 1 & 2 Now Hiring TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township Board of Fire Commissioners District 1 & 2 are accepting applications for the position of a Full-time Class II Fire Inspector for the Toms River Township Bureau of Fire Prevention.

Application and job descriptions can be found at trfire.org/employment or by email

request to monicabisceglie@trfire.org.

Completed applications must be accompanied by a resume. Applications must be returned no later than November 3 at 4 p.m.

Applications and Resumes will not be accepted by Facebook or in the Bureau of Fire Prevention office. Applications must be submitted to monicabisceglie@trfire.org

“Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through The Change” WHY YOU CAN’T SKIP DILATION Some people feel that having their eyes dilated for an eye exam can be annoying.

While it’s true that vision can be blurred for a while, and dilation makes you a lot more light sensitive, it is an important step in your eye exam. When your ophthalmologist looks into your eyes, they are not just looking at the outer, front area, but also the back as well, and dilation allows more light to enter the eyes, making it easier for the doctor to see what’s going on back there. This can provide earlier and easier detection of things such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy (one of the leading causes of blindness in the world).

How often you need to have your pupils dilated will depend on several factors.

For those with relatively good overall health, your doctor may only recommend it when you have routine eye examinations. SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES can pinpoint problems that would affect your ocular health and recommend the best treatment. To schedule an exam, please call 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

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TOMS RIVER – “Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through The Change,” sailing into Ocean County’s Grunin Center on the Ocean County College Campus from October 11 to 15.

Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, the ladies of “Menopause: The Musical” set sail for more high jinks on the high seas! With a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 7a0s, 80s, and 90s, the audience can expect a trip down memory lane while embracing the power of women. Join the beloved

original characters from “Menopause The Musical” as they embark on a self-discovery adventure that shows menopause is not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter where love conquers all and friendships never fail.

Musical to show at The Jay And Linda Grunin Center For The Arts located on The Ocean County College Campus 1 College Drive, Toms River.

Purchase tickets at grunincenter.org/event/ menopause-the-musical-2/2023-10-11 and for more details.

Annual Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival TOMS RIVER – The Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival will be on December 1 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Live entertainment begins at 5 p.m. Santa arrives on Toms River Fire Company’s Fire Trucks at 7

p.m. to light the tree. Photos with Santa will follow the tree lighting in Town Hall.

Live music and entertainment. Enjoy some refreshments from the TRFD #1 Auxiliary Members.

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Adirondack Art: Student-Made Chair A Downtown Draw

Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – They started out around the school, fixing High School South’s bleachers and the benches for the softball team.

Then they forged custom-made cornhole boards for school staff, friends, and local businesses. In 2022, they built much-needed lifeguard stands for Ortley Beach. Now, their most recent project: a giant Adirondack chair for downtown Toms River.

Each year, students enrolled in Project SPEAR-IT - the HSS CTE and construction program funded by the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) - envision a capstone project, something to help improve the school, people’s lives, or the broader community. That vision progressed from utilitarian projects to, this year, more of an artistic endeavor, although all of the work these students undertake requires some serious skills.

This time around, the Toms River Artists Community (TRAC) served as the project partner and guiding force.

“We all had a hand in this,” said TRAC’s Lisa Cifaretto, referring to her organization, UWMOC, M&T Bank, Toms River Township and, of course, the student builders.

“And I am so very proud about that.”

Although the giant chair has already be-

come a main attraction and optimal photo op, everyone involved in its creation came together in downtown Toms River for an official ribbon cutting and celebration.

“This is a big event for Toms River,” said Cifaretto. “This represents the first piece of art being donated to the ‘Arts District’ in Downtown.”

It was indeed a joint effort, with M&T Bank providing funding for supplies, TRAC members painting and beautifying the piece, as well as arranging its delivery to Huddy Park (no small feat), and Toms River Township approving its installation as the signature piece of the new Arts District.

The weather was ideal for the joyous affair, which was attended by Toms River Mayor Mo Hill, members of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from UWMOC, TRAC, M&T Bank, and the township.

The architects of the chair were the ones who felt most comfortable occupying its giant seating area, and these students were the ones everyone wanted their photo with.

Understandably so.

So, what’s the capstone project for this year, 2023-2024? We don’t know yet. All we know is that it’s sure to make people happy, and their lives better for it.

Life Line Screening TOMS RIVER – Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings on November 2 at 9 a.m. at that Toms River Elks Lodge #1875.

A package of four screenings to identify cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions will be offered: • Carotid artery ultrasound that scans the carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaque-one of the leading causes of strokes.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound screening for an abdominal aneurysm that

could lead to a ruptured aorta.

• Heart Rhythm Screening (AFIB) A quick and easy test using a 6-lead EKG placed on the arms and legs to identify the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening-Evaluates for PAD in the lower extremities, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Schedule your appointment today and receive special package pricing. Register by calling 1-800-690-6495, text the word “circle” to 216-279-1607, or register online at llsa.social/HC.

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The Ocean County Historical Society’s 35th Annual Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire!

Sunday, Nov. 5th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

ADMISSION IS FREE!

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Rivalry Game Highlighted By Emotional Jersey Retirement

Located in the Toms River High School South Cafetorium in the Downtown Toms River area.

Use 212 Hooper Ave. as a GPS setting.

• Over 80 vendors • Our popular baked goods sale • Our large 50-50 • A snack stand • A used book sale An Ocean County History and Culture Pavillion sponsored by Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Vendor tables are still available! $50.00 per 8’ foot table. Two for $95.00.

For vendor or general information, please contact Joseph at 732.998.5934 or rjl072001@gmail.com.

Photo by Luke Saglembeni TOMS RIVER – The “Civil War” rivalry game Friday between High School South and High School North was one-sided, with the state-ranked no. 8 Mariners shutting out the Indians 49-0. But prior to the game, both sides came together for the emotional jersey retirement of the late Zach Kane.

A standout player at North until his graduation in 2008, Kane’s no. 34 was officially retired with his family, friends, and former teammates and coaches on hand. Kane was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in 2016. He was 26 years old.

Zach’s 2008 team was the first Mariners squad to finish undefeated, at 12-0. He earned numerous individual accolades that season, including Defensive Player of Year. He went on to play at the University of Miami before transferring to Temple.

“We appreciate all the love and support in honoring my brother and his accomplishments,” wrote Danielle Kane Kennelly, Zach’s sister, on Facebook leading up to the ceremony.

A framed number 34 jersey was presented to Kane’s father and family by Superintendent Michael Citta, a gesture that

included hugs, handshakes, more than a few tears, and cheers from the crowd.

The game that followed was played and watched with the former football star in mind.

The game itself, hosted by the Great American Rivalry, saw the return of Mariners’ quarterback Micah Ford, who hadn’t played since suffering an injury during the team’s only loss this season to Donovan Catholic Sept. 15. He put North on the board early, scoring to make it 7-0. Two long Josh Moore rushing touchdowns followed, making it 21-0, and a defensive score made it 28-0 before the half.

Moore was named the game’s MVP. He also received, along with High School South’s James Alexander, a scholarship for academic and athletic excellence during a postgame ceremony.

It’s rare that the actual football of the Civil War Game becomes an afterthought, but what resonated most Friday was the memory of Zach Kane. Even the lopsided final score seemed to be a nod to his memory, and the dominance of the Mariners teams he once helped lead.

Overdose Response Resource Fair BERKELEY – If you or someone you know could use some support, attend the Overdose Response Resource Fair hosted by the Berkeley Township Police Department, Ocean County Health Department, and its partners on the following dates and locations: •November 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Silver Ridge

West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive Toms River •November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Berkeley Township Recreation Building, 630 Route 9 Bayville There will be events hosted in Bayville and Holiday City. All are welcome. Any questions email tier@btpdnj.org.

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Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – A WOBM poll has named High School South the best band in Ocean County, which serves as a title defense. Representing the Marching Indians are, from left to right, Eden Sanzone,

Mario McCoy, and Cecilia Villanueva, and photobombing “the sound of the Indians” is, appropriately, “the voice of the Indians,” Dave Correll. Congratulations to HSS!

Ocean County Veterans Day Parade Set for November 11 TOMS RIVER – The 2023 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be held on Veterans Day, November 11 in downtown Toms River.

The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.

The Toms River Veterans Commission would like to encourage increased participation in this event that honors veterans who have served in our armed forces. All Ocean Coun-

ty veterans’ organizations, guests, as well as school bands and ROTC units are invited.

To participate, fill out an application and email it to Bob Larned, at bob.larned@ yahoo.com Deadline for submission is October 31.

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

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

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really TOMS RIVER – The OCVTS GPAA proudly presents “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really” by Kate Hamill.

Show dates are November 3 at 7 p.m. and November 4 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College Campus, 1 College Drive, Building 11.

“The dangerous misconception is that they’re fanged or pale or deformed. That you could identify one at a glance. But the monsters look just like us.”

In this thrilling new adaptation that bounces between humor and horror, playwright

Kate Hamill reimagines Bram Stoker’s vampire classic as a full-throated battle cry against toxic masculinity. No damsels in distress, no romanticized villains - just a gleeful stake through the heart of the patriarchy. Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-bending “feminist revenge fantasy” is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen - exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama.

Tickets are $20 each. For more information, visit grunincenter.org/event/ ocvts-gpaa-dracula/2023-11-04/2.

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JAN. 6 MJ THE MUSICAL

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JAN. 17 A BEAUTIFUL NOISE THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL

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MAR. 4 THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW AT THE CONVENTION CENTER

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Includes Lunch Before Show & Orchestra Seat. With his first break into songwriting in the 1960s and his meteoric rise in the 1970s, and plenty of crushing disappointments and heart-stopping triumphs along the way, Neil Diamond has maintained an almost unthinkable level of superstardom for five straight decades. How did a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn become one of the most universally adored showmen of all time? There’s only one way to tell it: a musical set to his era-defining smash hits that entranced the world.Including a score of Diamond’s most beloved songs.

Includes Lunch On The Iconic Moshulu. The Philadelphia Flower Show at the Convention Center.Today we begin are journey with a beautiful 3 course lunch on the The iconic Moshulu. The “legendary” Moshulu is indeed the world’s oldest and largest square rigged sailing vessel still afloat. She is in fact the one and only restaurant venue on a Tall Ship today in the World. Built by William Hamilton & Co., Port of Glasgow, Scotland in 1904 for the G.J.H Siemers Co. of Hamburg, Germany as the four-masted barque Kurt. This “state-ofthe-art” sailing ship was the finest and latest of man’s achievement in the world’s shipbuilding industry for the construction of bulk or packaged cargo sailing ships. After lunch we make are way to the Philadelphia Convention Center for the 2024 Annual Flower Show.

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APR. 16 MENOPAUSE 2 CRUISING THOUGH ‘THE CHANGE’ THE MUSICAL AT TROPICANA $110/pp

The sequel to the international hit: Menopause The Musical. Includes $25 Slot Play, $20 Food Voucher, Show. Set five years after the original, this new musical finds our original characters aboard a cruise ship, reuniting for more high jinks on the high seas. All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.

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MAY 20-26 6 DAY GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS ADVENTURE

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Includes 3 nights at Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort. Travel though Virginia passing the beautiful mountain landscape of this region with movies & games as we make are way to Virginia for our first night. The next day we arrive in Pigeon Forge,TN. While Visiting we will enjoy The Hollywood Car Museum, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery taste & tour, Lumberjack feud Show. We check in for 3 nights To the beautiful Dolly Parton’s DreamMore Resort. Each night in Pigeon Forge will included dinner and a live show. Highlights to include Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery and Tour, 3 Hr. Step on Guided Tour of The Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Free time in town at your leisure, 4 live Shows, 5 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners. Package Includes 5 nights lodging, 5 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners, 4 Shows, And all listed attractions.

JULY 12-19 7 NIGHT BAHAMAS & A PREFECT DAY AT COCO

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Before fellowship, Dr. Nugent completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Jefferson Health NJ, where he served as Chief Resident. During his third year of training, he received the residency’s research award for best research project. Dr. Nugent completed his pre-medical education at the University of Delaware and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He then completed medical school at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

He has several peer-reviewed research publications in the field of orthopedic surgery focusing on both patient and surgeon well-being. He has presented at multiple national orthopedic meetings including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting.

In his spare time, Dr. Nugent enjoys spending time with his wife, playing golf, visiting the beach, and watching live music. He is passionate about patient care. In treating patients like family, his ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life of his patients, through both nonoperative and operative interventions.

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Did you know better hearing might be a key to better brain health? A growing body of research ties hearing loss to cognitive-decline problems such as dementia. So, let’s look at the connections and the importance of regular hearing care.

Both dementia and hearing loss are on the rise. Over 55 million people live with dementia, per the World Health Organization, which also estimates that 10 million new cases develop annually. Hearing loss is estimated at over 1.5 billion youth and adults worldwide and may climb to over 2.5 billion by 2050. Older adults with more severe forms of hearing loss have a significantly higher risk of dementia, according to a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health-led study released earlier this year. Researchers uncovered a 61% greater prevalence of dementia compared to those with normal hearing.

The study: • Adds to ever-increasing reports on connections between hearing loss and significant dementia risk across the global community.

• Stands apart from some other investigations by comprising a more nationally representative 65-plus population.

• Joins an expanding number of other reports showing potential benefits of improved hearing in helping curb the threat of cognitive

decline.

According to the study’s investigators, hearing aid use was associated with a 32% lower prevalence of dementia among those with moderate or severe hearing loss. Good news in reinforcing the importance of addressing hearing loss!

It’s not quite conclusive that hearing aids prevent or reverse dementia — future research will continue to probe the issue, but it looks promising. In an online report, the investigation’s lead author stated, “This study refines what we’ve observed about the link between hearing loss and dementia and builds support for public health action to improve hearing care access.”

What can you do? Staying sharp and engaged is easier than you think and starts with regular hearing screenings. Whether your hearing seems to be changing or it’s simply been a while since your last checkup, contact Garden State Hearing for an evaluation today.

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Shore Pines Region 8th Annual Giving Campaign Clothing Drive TOMS RIVER – What’s in your closet? Join the Girl Scouts of The Jersey Shore in de-cluttering as they donate items to A&E Clothing Corporation.

(They need 100 bags to raise any money for our council -so let’s get cleaning!)

Items can be dropped off at the Ocean Service Center garage (1405 Old Freehold Road, Toms River) at the following dates/ times: October 5, 5 to 7 p.m.

October 6, 5 to 7 p.m.

October 7, 9 to 11 a.m.

Do you have a cadette or older girl looking for ser vice hours? They are looking for older girl and adult help on October 7 at 11 a.m. until the truck is loaded. If interested - email Pat at rdapat57@aol.com.

What are they looking for: baby accessories, backpacks, bed sheets, belts, bicycles, blankets, briefcases, car seats (w/base), clothes, comforters, curtains, drapery, gloves, handbags, hats, pocketbooks, quilts, scarves, shoes (in separate bag), soft toys, stuffed animals, ties, towels.

Berkeley Lady Seniors To Host Trip To Poconos

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors are going to Woodloch in the Poconos on May 20, 2024 for their annual spring vacation. It’s a great getaway with delicious food great entertainment and lots of

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

Amidst The Turmoil: Navigating Stress Naturally With 5 Calming Remedies

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. In today’s tumultuous world, rife with uncertainty and global tensions, many of us grapple with stress and anxiety. The constant barrage of distressing news, heated debates, and seemingly endless catastrophes can leave us feeling overwhelmed. If you find yourself feeling this way, there is an organic route to tranquility that doesn’t rely on benzodiazepines, tranquilizers, alcohol, or opiates.

As your holistic pharmacist, I’m here to lead you through the realm of herbal remedies and lifestyle adjustments. Let’s explore the potent gifts of nature and simple shifts in lifestyle that might help relieve stress and anxiety. These come as teas, extracts and dietary supplements: 1. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): Lavender boasts remarkable versatility. Inhale its soothing fragrance through essential oil diffusers or sachets. Additionally, a calming cup of lavender tea before bedtime can work wonders.

2. Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla): Chamomile’s gentle nature makes it an ideal choice for bedtime tea. Simply steep chamomile flowers in hot water for a soothing, anxiety-reducing beverage.

3. Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis): Valerian root is available in extract or pill form as a dietary supplement. It’s most effective when taken 30 minutes to an hour before bedtime to promote restful sleep.

4. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): Similar to valerian root, passionflower can be taken as a dietary supplement, often used to reduce anxiety and enhance sleep quality.

5. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Ashwagandha can be incorporated into your daily routine as a supplement to help your

body adapt to stress and maintain balance.

By integrating these natural remedies into your daily life, you can take significant strides towards managing stress and anxiety holistically. Whether through herbal teas, dietary supplements, or relaxation practices, these options offer a pathway to tranquility in the midst of today’s uncertainties.

Ask or more calming solutions, you have to consider more than just herbal remedies.

Here are a few more ideas to help you reclaim serenity.

1. Limit News Consumption: Excessive exposure to negative news can heighten stress and anxiety. Set designated times to catch up on the news and minimize constant updates. You might take a “digital detox” and limit social media exposure during this time.

2. Mindfulness Meditation: Cultivate mindfulness to stay grounded in the present moment and alleviate anxiety about the future. Try a walk-in nature, or yoga or gardening, or use an app to get more meditation in your life.

3. Exercise: Engage in physical activity to release endorphins, reduce stress hormones, and enhance overall well-being. Whatever makes you feel good, do it! On this continuum, be sure to eat a well-balanced diet with leafy greens that are high in calming magnesium.

During times of uncertainty and global tensions, we have to realize we have very little control over anything and anyone.

So, prioritize your mental and emotional well-being, not just for yourself, but also for your family. Embrace lifestyle adjustments and the herbal remedies I mentioned above, as you harmonize your personal and professional life.

(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.

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Ocean County Library Announces Delayed Opening November 3

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will open at 1 p.m. November 3, to accommodate OCL’s annual Staff In-Service Training.

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Trunk Or Treat And Fall Festival TOMS RIVER – You’re invited to Trinity Church 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival on October 29 at from 12 to 3 p.m.

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Following those things that make me curious, the journey my life has taken has given me strength, courage, and appreciation in ways I would never have imaged. The world is a fascinating place filled with some wonderful people. Mixed cultures, nature, learning is forever possible.

If you’re wondering why you’re here, look around you. Needs exist in every corner of this fascinating planet. You don’t even need a clue, but only to pursue what makes you curious. Everyone has that thing inside them that they are drawn to. Your journey happens every day. Live life and get yourself out there. Eyes and heart open, I know we all can make a difference. I won’t say ‘if’ but ‘when’ you feel that moment - you will know it.

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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 Steve Martin And Martin Short Are Coming To Hard Rock Live At Etess Arena

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Photo courtesy Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City ATLANTIC CITY – Steve Martin and Martin Short are bringing their masterful evening of comedy to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on May 18, 2024 at 8 p.m.

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Steve Martin and Martin Short are masters of humor, which is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy legends driven to make each other laugh as much as

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Around The Jersey Shore County Official Warns About Buying Flood Damaged Cars OCEAN COUNTY – Areas of the country have battled heavy rains this year and water damaged cars may be flooding into the used vehicle market, Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners said.

“All too often after hurricanes, severe coastal storms and flood events, our Department of Consumer Affairs receives complaints of flood-damaged cars being sold to local residents,” Vicari said.

Vicari, who is also liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, recommended potential car buyers thoroughly investigate all used vehicles before signing a contract.

“Use common sense and go over the car yourself with a fine-tooth comb. If the car smells musty, it may have been in a flood,” he said. “Turn on all of the electronic systems to make sure everything is working properly.”

Buyers should also adjust the power seats and listen for any grating sounds indicating sand on the seat rails, he said.

Also, look close for rust spots in the wheel wells, body and any screws.

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You can also perform a free vehicle flood check online with CARFAX (www.carfax. com) or the National Crime Insurance Bureau (nicb.org/).

“Not all flood cars may be on the database,” Vicari said. “If no insurance claim was ever made or if the title was illegally “washed” the vehicle may appear to be a normal resale.”

Vicari added it is legal to sell a flood-damaged vehicle in New Jersey providing the title is clearly marked “Flood Vehicle”.

“Next to buying a home, the purchase of a vehicle is probably the biggest investment many people make.Use due diligence when buying any car.

Getting stuck with a water-damaged car can bring years of anguish as systems fail and the vehicle rusts away from the inside out,” Vicari said.

Another easy way to avoid scams is to always buy from a reputable dealer.

Dealers are licensed by the state Motor Vehicle Commission and the license must be displayed in a visible location, he added.

Consumers may also call the MVC’s Business Licensing Service Bureau at 609- 2926500 with any questions concerning a used car dealer.

Unified Sports Flag Football Game TOMS RIVER – After a super successful first season, Unified Sports continues in 2023-2024. Whereas last year’s signature games involved kickball, this time it’s flag football. The marquee matchup around the

corner is November 16, and features High School East against Wall Township.

The game will be hosted at the RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams beginning at 10:45 a.m.

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P o l i ce B l o t t e r Ocean County Contractor Pleads Guilty To Theft

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A Lacey Township man has admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from a client after not performing work on the victim’s home, officials said.

Jeffrey Crawford, 50, of Lacey Township, pled guilty to the crime of Theft. At the time of Crawford’s sentencing on January 12, 2024, the State will be seeking a term of three years in New Jersey State Prison, along with approximately $70,000 in restitution to the victim.

In May 2021, a Toms River resident filed a complaint against Crawford, who was trading as Hercules Renovations, LLC. The homeowner told police that they entered into a contract with Crawford in September 2020 to remodel the first floor of his residence, and gave Crawford a down payment of $115,000.

Despite Crawford sporadically performing some work on the property, he abandoned the job in March 2021 - only after causing extensive damage to the residence.

Authorities discovered that a significant portion of the monies tendered by the homeowner to Crawford were utilized

for Crawford’s own personal benef it rather than for completion of the project.

Crawford expended more than $40,000 on gaming activity in Atlantic City, and approximately $30,000 on other personal items.

In total, Crawford misappropriated approximately $70,000 of the monies provided to him by the victim homeowner to perform the contract, officials said.

On October 14, 2021, Crawford was taken into custody at Toms River Township Police Department Headquarters. He was released on a summons pending a future appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the diligent efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Heisler who is handling the case on behalf of the State, and commended the Toms River Township Police Department and Detective Bureau, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit, Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, and Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, for their collective assistance in connection with this investigation.

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Police Warn Residents Of Phone Scams

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Local authorities warned residents of telephone scammers who are spoofing the police department’s phone number.

The Toms River Police Department put out a statement after receiving several reports of fraud on October 19.

According to police, victims reported that they are receiving telephone calls from scammers from what appears to be the department phone number and using the names of current officers of the department. The scammer then goes on to tell the victim there is a warrant on

for their arrest and they would need to pay a cash bail at a location that is not the Toms River Police Department.

“Please be aware of this scam and know that the Toms River Police Department, or any other law agency in the state, would never ask for cash in person, over the phone, or via digital payment services. If you receive a call asking for payment of any kind, hang up the phone and contact 911 to report the fraud in progress,” Toms River Police said.

“Do not utilize a phone number provided to you by the scammers and do not fall prey to the scammers pressure tactics,” police added.

“Moving Beyond Trauma” Virtual Program TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present a three-part virtual program dedicated to the well-being of caregivers. “Moving Beyond Trauma: A Narrative Writing Program” will be offered at 2 p.m. on successive Fridays, November 3, 10 and 17.

Melissa Smith-Wilkinson, MA, LMHC, founder of Caregiver Wellness Resources, will conduct the 90-minute in-depth journeys toward healing from trauma-related caregiving.

The New Mexico-based organization specializes in serving family and professional caregivers of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Each session will provide a psychoeducational and experiential approach to narrative therapy. Reflective writing and reframing will encourage participants to move through difficult experiences and recognize their inner resiliency. The guided practices will offer a thought-provoking path to wholeness and healing.

Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events for this free program series. Registrants will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email. For more information, stop by the OCL Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call 732-349-6200.

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Students Awarded Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships OCEAN COUNTY – The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced that it has awarded 187 new scholarships in 2023, totaling $650,000 in support for the 20232024 academic year.

Since the program’s inception in 1990, the

Foundation has awarded more than $6.9 million in scholarships, ensuring Coast Guard children can build strong futures through a college education or technical school training.

The following students were awarded Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships: Ashley Sojak of Barnegat, child of retired Coast Guard veteran Arthur Sojak, attends

University of South Florida.

Nathan Watson of Lanoka Harbor, child of retired Coast Guard veteran Edward J. Watson, attends West Virginia University.

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“We are, as always, absolutely committed to ensuring that Coast Guard service members and their families have everything they need to be successful,” said Susan Ludwig, president of the Coast Guard Foundation. “This includes, on an essential level, supporting their children’s goals in education. These are talented, high-achieving students who are already serving their communities the way their family members do. Our scholarships are made possible by generous donations from individuals, families, corporations and foundations across the country.”

To learn more about the Coast Guard Foundation, or to help support its work, visit coastguardfoundation.org or call 860-535-0786.

Bingo Night At Toms River Elks Lodge TOMS RIVER – Wednesday night is Bingo Night at the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. Grilled cheese sandwiches, hamburgers & hot dogs will be available. Come play for $2,000 in prizes!

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Cost is $745 for double; $880 for single.

Includes: motor coach transportation; four nights lodging in the quaint Cape Cod Area; eight meals of four breakfasts and four dinners; an escorted visit to lovely, artistic Martha’s Vineyard; a guided tour of the historic seaside towns of Hyannis and Sandwich; a guided Tour of the “Outer Cape” including Provincetown and Chatham; a visit to JFK Museum and Sandwich Glass Museum; a visit to the Eastern Windmill.

A $75 deposit is due upon sign up. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Village 5 clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting.

Garden Club To Hold Holiday Craft Fair TOMS RIVER – Looking for great gifts for Thanksgiving and Christmas? The Garden Club of Toms River is holding a Holiday Craft Fair on November 11 from 10 to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Silverton First Aid Building at 86 Maine Street in Toms River.

There will be many beautiful crafts including garden aprons, crocheted Christmas trees, ceramic tile trivets, tile coasters and glass luminaries just to name a few items. Gifts for kids and of course good food.

If you would like more information about the Garden Club, the Craft Fair, or would like to be a vendor, contact Sue at 732-250-6472 or pncnurse@aol.com.

Psychic Night TOMS RIVER – Come out to the Silverton Firehouse for Psychic Night on November 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Readings until 9 p.m.

Medium is $60 a group session; Astrologist is $60 for 30 minute session; Tarot & Palm Readings are $30 per reading. Call for advanced bookings at 732-908-0943.

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Yard Sale Huge Community Yard Sale Holiday Heights Club Parking Lot, 96 Prince Charles Dr., Toms River NJ 08757. 70 Tables & 10 Vendors. Saturday, October 28th 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Comics Wanted - Ten cent and Twelve cent comics must be before 1970. I will pay cash. Call 732-277-7327 anytime.

(42) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Also buying Comic Books . Call Rick 908-616-7104. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks.

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Help Wanted Micromedia Publications is looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits.

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Housecleaning - Painting, shopping, laundry window cleaning, carpet cleaning. Very good prices. 732773-5078, 848-287-3944.

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Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave.

Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800.

(46) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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

ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605. (t/n) Lightning Strike Electric - Electrical work, Recessed lights, Fans, Service/Panel upgrades, outlets/switches etc. Call Dmitriy, 856-631-7519 www.lightning strikeelectric.com.

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A1 HANDYMAN SERVICES Over 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements.

Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267-475-7962.

(50) Typing Services - business letter, resume, poam, etc. Call 7327773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (43) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-290-9702.

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The Toms River Times, October 28, 2023, Page 25

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Educating Our Community On Nursing Home Abuse

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deserve, but with the hor rifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case.

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed.

The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in t ur n leads to elder neglect and abuse.

Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health a nd Hu ma n Se r v ices De pa r t me nt report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to

double to 8.9 million by the year 2030.

Sig ns of abuse and neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unexplained injuries, frequent infections, b e d s o r e s , q u e s t io n a ble hyg ie n e , appearance of malnut r ition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death.

Nu rsing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling.

If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse call the trial attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

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The Toms River Times, October 28, 2023, Page 27

Leaf Collection Schedule

TOMS RIVER – The leaf collection schedule is based on your recycling pickup day.

•If your recycling day is on a Monday, your leaf collection will be once during the week of October 30 and November 27.

•If your recycling day is on Tuesday, your leaf collection will be once during the week of October 30 and December 4.

•If your recycling day is on Wednesday, your leaf collection will be once during the week of November 6 and December 11.

•If your recycling day is on Thursday, your leaf collection will be once during the week of November 13 and December 18.

Have leaf bags curbside by 6:30 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week. Only leaves in bags will be collected. Sometimes they are ahead of schedule. You should put your bagged leaves to the curb before your scheduled week begins. They may come early. However, they will still come through your area once again during your scheduled collection week.

Leaves are not permitted in landfill. If you miss the curbside collection, bagged or loose leaves must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center, which is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wood chips and leaf mulch are available to residents at the Recycling Convenience Center.

If you have questions, call 732-255-1000, ext. 8189.

Wreaths Across America Day At St. Joseph Cemetery TOMS RIVER – On December 16, the fifth year of honoring all our veterans that are buried at St. Joseph Cemetery as we join over 3,000 cemeteries in our country to “Remember, Honor Teach”

about their sacrifices to give us freedom.

Wreaths Across America Day will be held at 12 p.m. on December 16; just like it is conducted at Arlington National Cemetery.

Free Senior Transportation

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township is offering free transpiration for seniors to local stores, doctor’s appointments, to the Toms River Senior Center for

activates and outreach. This service is avaible to Toms R iver Tow nship residents only. To schedule a ride, call 732-341-1000

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Resident Club CV5 Dance WHITING – Resident Club Crestwood Village 5 Dance will be held on November 3 at 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, from 7 to 11 p.m.

Doors open up at 6:30 p.m. Music by Wild Rose. 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 201-618-8514 for more information.

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The Toms River Times, October 28, 2023, Page 29

OCC Foundation Presents Author Stacy Schiff At Grunin Center

Photo courtesy Ocean County College

TOMS RIVER – The Blauvelt Speaker Series, in collaboration with the Ocean County Library Foundation and the Visiting Writers Series, will present Pulitzer Prize-winning author/biographer Stacy Schiff at the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College at 11 a.m. on November 15. This event is free and open to the public and will be presented both in person and via livestream.

Stacy Schiff is the author of Véra (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov), winner of the Pulitzer Prize; Saint-Exupéry, a Pulitzer Prize finalist; A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America, winner of the George Washington Book Prize and the Ambassador

Book Award; Cleopatra: A Life, winner of the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for biography; and most recently, The Witches: Salem, 1692.

Schiff has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Center for Scholars and Writers at the New York Public Library. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, she lives in New York City.

Although tickets are free, advance registration is required. Reserve online at grunincenter.org.

An ASL interpreter will be available at this event.

The Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and the Wintrode Family Foundation. The 2023-2024 additional sponsors include Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, LLC; The Citta Foundation, Arlene and Frank Dupignac, Jr.; Kean University, Stella and Marshall Kern; New Jersey Natural Gas, and Novins, York, Jacobus & Dooley.

For more information on all of the Ocean County College Foundation’s upcoming events, visit go.ocean.edu/foundation.

OCC Foundation Brings Seward Johnson Sculpture Collection To Campus TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation is thrilled to announce the debut of the Seward Johnson sculpture collection on the beautiful campus of Ocean County College. The significant collection features 20 bronze life-art pieces from the Seward Johnson Atelier placed throughout the College’s main and upper campus, with an additional piece to be placed at OCC’s campus in Manahawkin next month.

A New Jersey native, Seward Johnson is widely revered for his captivating sculp-

tures depicting people engaged in everyday activities. More than 450 of his life-size cast bronze figures have been featured in private collections around the world.

“This installation is intended to usher in awareness of the Ocean County College Foundation Art Collection as an opportunity to engage our students, campus and broader community,” said Kenneth J. Malagiere, executive director of the Ocean County College Foundation. “In doing so, we will become the fourth community col-

lege foundation in New Jersey to maintain a private art collection accessible to our entire campus community.”

Information about each of the works is available on the Foundation’s webpage, along with the location of each sculpture on campus. Visit go.ocean.edu/SewardJohnson for details. The exhibit will be on display through June 2024.

To learn more about upcoming Foundation events and the Foundation Art Collection, call 732-255-0492 or send an inquiry to Foundation@ocean.edu.

Photo courtesy Ocean County College

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The Toms River Times, October 28, 2023, Page 31

OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 28- NOV 3

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): There may be an emotional situation you must face that could leave you feeling a bit helpless. Do your best to avoid letting a misunderstanding sidetrack your relationships. You might be able to find a new way to make a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A shift in your perspective can radically change the way you see the world. Do your best to see things from a better vantage point instead of getting stuck looking at any barriers to discover the possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In some situations, words may not be enough to show true forgiveness. Show someone your sincerity by including them in some activities they could enjoy with you or inviting them out for a nice meal with friends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bringing together a collection of ideas can help; people may not always know if some parts are missing from an equation. When you bring people together they might be able to reach new heights of understanding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This may be an excellent time to fill your social circle with some influential contacts or visualize and explore a variety of plans. Greet people with a friendly smile whenever possible; you might be pleasantly surprised by the outcomes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Experimenting with something unique could help expand your horizon and bring you in contact with some interesting people. You might be excited by a change in your plans or enjoy mingling with a new and exciting group.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your best-laid financial decisions may be shifted due to some unexpected family dynamics.

It might be wise to hold off on making any decisions or giving a definite answer for now. Focus on your friendships.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might find that you could have more friends than adversaries than you initially thought.

Your communications skills may be helpful in conquering some problems with the assistance of a helpful sound board.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Friends could be happy to share their advice or offer you a safety net if you find yourself struggling. You might be recruited to help a loved one or partner manage a community service project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A family member may offer you unsolicited input. When dealing with the details of some financial matters you could run into a situation out of your depth. Take time to think things over before you make a crucial decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Show a friend or partner the faith you have in them by giving their sincere and heartfelt apology a real chance. Let them know you still believe in them, and you could move past a rough patch.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Intel from your casual acquaintances could help to open your eyes to new interests or exciting hobbies. If you are willing to participate, you may find yourself received with a warm welcome. Balance quiet time with social pursuits.

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LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY PAIRED WITH SALTY SNACKS, A UNIQUE AND IRRESISTIBLE COMBINATION

By America’s Test Kitchen

M&M CLUSTERS

Makes about 30 clusters 2 cups small pretzels, broken into 1-inch pieces 1 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts 8 ounces white chocolate, melted but warm 1/2 cup mini M&M candies Note: This recipe works with milk chocolate too.

1. Mix clusters: Line a baking

sheet with parchment paper.

Combine pretzels and peanuts in medium bowl. Stir in white chocolate until combined.

2. Shape clusters: Spoon tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle 4 or 5 M&Ms over each cluster.

Refrigerate until chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes, and serve. (Once hardened, clusters can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.)

(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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