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Jersey Devil Prowls New Egypt’s Moonlit Night

By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Under the glow of a full moon, a crowd of approximately 50 people came out to Town Hall to learn the strange history of the state’s most famous cryptid, the Jersey Devil.

The Pine Bar rens beast, known for his goat-like head, bat-like wings and hooved feet has been sighted in various locations in the state for over 100 years.

It was the mission of New Egypt Historical Society member Kate Tallon and her 8-year-old son Logan O’Callaghan (who also helps with programs at Whitesbog Historic Village) to provide more i nsig ht about the creature and those linked to his appearances.

Tallon wasn’t sure how many people would turn out on a Friday night during Halloween weekend but the

Photos by Bob Vosseller (Top Right) A sketch of the mythical Jersey Devil is seen as part of an elaborate display featured at a New Egypt Historical Society forum that explored the history of the strange Pine Barren creature.

(Left) One of two nearly identical Jersey Devil figurines is seen beside some of the specially made snacks for the occasion of a Jersey Devil forum. (Bottom Right) Cookies made by the Farmer’s Daughter, a bakery in Chesterfield, featured the early folklore sketches of the Jersey Devil.

New Egypt Historical Society came prepared with models, drawings, books and other items at two display tables.

There were also spe-

cially made cookies on a stick that featured the early folklore sketches of the Jersey Devil. You could also enjoy some chilled apple cider and

during the Council’s prior meeting, noting that his home outside of the township had been completed and that Jackson would no longer be his official residence which made him ineligible to remain on the Council and the Planning Board.

Council President Steve Chisholm noted that there would be a vote on the replacement of Flemming and that there had been a consensus among the current four-member Council “and that consensus was we are still (Council - See Page 4)

a cupcake before and after hearing about the origin of the mysterious monster.

“I am actually amazed at the turnout. I am a

history buff. I love the Pinelands and I love the story of the Jersey Devil.” Tallon said.

Her husband John assisted with the Pow-

erPoint presentation that featured graphics of the winged creature and individuals like Daniel Leeds who are part of the creature’s backg rou nd. Along with the beast’s origin, the Leeds family and the environment, her program touched on some of the colonial politics that took place during around 1735 concerning colonists and loyalists.

“The Pine Barrens are the perfect place for a myth that is dark and scary like this to happen. When the colonists first came over, they didn’t know anything about the Pine Barrens. Currently it is 1.1 million acres of preserved land. They didn’t know how to far m this. This soil was highly acidic. All the crops they’ve been planting in Europe for years and years were (Jersey Devil- See Page 4)

New Book Provides Haunting Surprises About New Jersey

Council Vacancy Won’t Be Filled Yet

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Those who attended the Halloween night Township Council meeting to learn if a replacement for Councilman Martin Flemming would be named during the meeting were disappointed.

Flemming resigned

November 4, 2023

Photo courtesy Allen Sircy The cover of author Allen Sircy’s new book.

By Bob Vosseller J ER SEY SHOR E – Don’t call author Allen Sircy a “ghost writer.” He is better known as an American “Hauntstorian” and he knows just how spook y t he Ga rden State is.

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Tales: New Jersey” delves into the eerie a nd e n ig m at ic a nd it takes readers on a supernatural odyssey through the mysterious and haunted history of the Garden State, uncovering chilling stories and legends that defy explanation.

The book isn’t just

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The author maintains it is an exploration into the inexplicable.

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not growing here,” she added.

Tallon said, “they consider it barren until they looked at the Lenape who lived here first for thousands of years and they were thriving here. They knew how to live on this land. We had the Puritans, the Quakers and some Anglicans but it was the Quakers that really settled western and they started working with the Lenape who had their own stories and history and one of their forest spirits, “Mesingw” was said to ride on the back of deer and had a face half black and half red.”

“He watched over the hunters and watched over the creatures and to see if all of the tribes had enough food to eat and he was also a bit of a trickster. If you misbehaved or treated the forest poorly Mesingw would come after you,” Tallon said, showing a photo of tribesman wear-

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“If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please have them fill out an interest form and send a resume to the clerk’s office by November 8. There will be a special meeting next week that will have the time and place on the township website,” he added.

Council Vice President Nino Borrelli noted the passing of George Glory who along with his wife Clara Glory have owned Glory’s Market for “many decades. George was a major pillar in our community who did a lot for this town. Rest in peace Mr. Glory.”

Councilman Scott Sargent congratulated those involved in this year’s well attended Jackson Day held on October 22 at Johnson Park. “It was pretty amazing,” “This year’s Jackson Day was a big success. I’m so glad the weather finally cooperated. There was incredible food and entertainment. I want to thank all the vendors and sponsors who made it a success,” Borrelli added. “The biggest hit of the event I think was the motorcycle (stunt show).”

“Jackson Day was a great event and hope-

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and Glencairn in Princeton. Along the coast, there are tales of haunted lighthouses that have guided ships and sailors for centuries.

Sircy also uncovers eerie tales from old burying grounds like the historic Evergreen Cemetery in Camden and introduces readers to legendary creatures like the Jersey Devil, a popular legendary figure of the Pinelands. There is also the unsolved enigma of the Atlantic City

ing a Mesingw headdress “that looks a little Jersey Devilish.”

“The Lenape called the Pine Barrens the land of the dragon. One of the reasons that the Lenape got along with the Quakers is that their religious perspectives were very similar. They both believed men and women were equal under God. The Lenape also believed that that you did not need a spiritual guide to help you find God. The Quakers feel this way as well. The Quakers don’t feel you need a minister or preacher to help you find God as God is within you.”

As to what the Jersey Devil looks like, sightings have ranged from his being a three-foot beast to a 10-foot beast. “He comes in all shapes and sizes. One of the things that make it so fun and so unique is that you can create whatever monster you think of in your head,” she added.

Some of the sightings resemble the hammerhead bat. Tallon asked while pointing to a photo of it, “how similar

does that look to the Jersey Devil? Isn’t that amazing? There are several stories that describe it to look exactly like this creature.”

She noted that “it is very possible that at some point in time someone brought a hammerhead bat over here and there might have been a population of them. It is just a theory but it is a cool one.”

Japhet Leeds, son of Daniel Leeds who was ex-communicated from his Quaker church, married Deborah. They had nine children and Japhet also had four children from a previous marriage.

“Deborah Smith is most likely the famed Mother Leeds,” Tallon said.

This made her a mother of 12 children, Logan remarked that Deborah Leeds was pregnant “and back in the day 13 was still an unlucky number. There were no hospitals around. She screamed ‘let it be a devil, let it be a devil!’”

The program noted that the Leeds family had a bad reputation among the Quaker

community with accusations of being involved in the occult and so it wasn’t surprising that a story emerged about their 13th child being a demon.

“At this time, she would have been 50 years old so it is possible she could have given birth and it is possible there could have been a deformity or a problem that could have led to this myth,” Tallon said.

New Egypt has its own documented Jersey Devil sighting. Area author Bill Lewis, who produced the film “The Reluctant Piney,” remarked that during the 1960s on Hopkins Road, “a gentleman was going through the woods and he saw what he thought was the Jersey Devil.

When he caught up to his friends’ house where he was going, they knew that the Jersey Devil he saw was really the head of a hog that had just been slaughtered.”

“The police department was out there looking. The gentleman was adamant that he saw the Jersey Devil and they didn’t have the heart to tell him it was a hog’s head,” Lewis added.

fully we can improve on that,” Council President Steve Chisholm remarked.

Borrelli also encouraged all registered voters in the township to vote on Election Day, November 7 and reminded them of early voting options.

Noting that it was an off year for turnout on Election Day, Council President Chisholm called for voters “to do their civic duty - we still have a lot of local assembly and state senator elections.”

Chisholm said that October 28 was National First Responders Day and noted that the township’s EMS is always on the look out for additional members. He encouraged interested people to reach out to them to learn more if you are interested in becoming a member.

“Thank you to all our police officers our fire folks and our EMS,” he added.

The Council unanimously voted to introduce ordinance 31-23 pertaining to land use and development regulations for Pinelands area. The public hearing on this ordinance will be held on November 21.

Public comment speakers at the meeting included residents included Elenor Hannum who asked for details about an hourly rate for a special counsel position that was on the agenda and Chisholm and Wall said that details could be provided.

She asked “Does this abide by the munic-

ipal guidelines within the state?”

it - you played it safe.”

Borrelli pointed out that the financial figures concerning the ballot question were available from the school district and that he took a position on the issue based on that information.

Sea Serpent which is promoted on the book’s cover.

Other mysteries include the Long Branch Leviathan and the Ocean Beach Sea Monster.

He told Jersey Shore Online.com “At heart, I’m a historian. New Jersey is so rich in history. Typically, history leads to some pretty fantastic ghost stories. The American Revolution is so fascinating and New Jersey is where some of the bloodiest and most important conf licts took place.”

“Places like Glencairn in Princeton. It was used as a hospital and allegedly had

a skirmish inside the house. In fact, there is still a very large bloodstain in one of the rooms. I’m actually from Tennessee but I used to visit family near Atlantic City as a child. I was always fascinated by the stories about the sea creatures that you’d hear about as a kid and the ghost stories that centered around old houses or cemeteries.”

Sircy said that for over a decade he lived in a house in Nashville that was located of the grounds of an old plantation that belonged to John Overton (Andrew Jackson’s best friend and founder of the city of Memphis). “I had numerous things hap-

Referendum Opinion Resident Richard Egan asked Borrelli about the school funding referendum, noting that the Council President had previously stated his opposition to special ballot question that will be decided on November 7.

Borrelli said that because the question calls for a $4 million ballot question that would create permanent change in the tax base, would cause an increase in taxes, he was opposed to it.

Egan questioned whether he had spoken to members of the Board about the issue to which the council vice president said yes.

“There is a possibility that this was a legitimate expense,” Egan said. He asked Borrelli if he had spoken to the mayor about the idea of increased shared services between the township and school district to deflect some of the impact toward taxpayers if the question passes.

The mayor was not present at the meeting.

The special ballot question, if approved, would fund additional school district positions that administrators and the Board of Education feel are necessary for students.

“We don’t know if this is a legitimate ask,” Egan said. “This might affect school students and their education. It is probably an over expenditure but you didn’t investigate

Emotional Support Goat Resident Moshe Birnbaum spoke about his son’s goat that is for emotional support. It came up because of an incident concerning animal control. He was told his property lot was not the right size. “We have a nice enclosure. If anyone wants to come in and inspect, you are more than welcome.”

Business Administrator Terence Wall said that there was initially one goat, then there was two and a third had gotten loose “which is why animal control got involved.”

“Our attorney looks at lot sizes particularly in reference to farm animals, essentially, however they are categorized,” Wall added.

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin said he recently sent a memorandum to the Zoning Officer on this issue. “We provided guidance as to what can and cannot be done and if an accommodation can be made it will be considered.”

McGuckin told Birnbaum that once he presented his information to the Zoning Officer it could be determined if it complied with township code.

pen in the house that I cannot explain.”

He has published over a dozen books from New Orleans to New Jersey. “Every story in the book is true and based on real-life accounts or personal experiences. Some are based on old newspaper accounts and writings I discovered in family records.”

Regarding the Jersey Devil he commented, “a lot of people I talked to wanted to know my thoughts on the legendary creature. I didn’t unearth anything new because over time it has become a legend of a story of a tale told by locals in the (Ghost Stories - See Page 5)

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19th century.”

“I did go into the Haddonfield Dinosaur fossil and the alleged monster tales that spun out of that. In the book I do mention my theory about the Jersey Devil having

The Jackson Times, November 4, 2023, Page 5 spun off from the dinosaur bones that were found in Haddonfield. There is another fun story about the lighthouse keeper in Absecon claiming that he shot and wounded the Jersey Devil one night in 1919.

“The Ocean Beach Sea Monster stems from a story an elderly man from Toms River told me back in 2019 or 2020. I dug in and found a handful of old newspaper

clippings from 1885 to 1907 that mentioned a brown, scaly creature that was believed to be around 100 feet long. Each account was in or around Ocean Beach that would be considered Toms River. As I researched the Ocean Beach Sea Monster, I accidently stumbled onto other sea creatures in Atlantic City and Long Branch.

He also shared his account about a person

known as “Ol’ Pete, an old hermit who was ambushed and robbed by a group of outlaws in Beverly. In the robbery, he was beaten and beheaded. Shortly after, people started to see a headless man roaming through the area.”

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Local Woman Develops Meat Allergy After Tick Bite

By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Kim Conway, a 60-year-old local woman, wears a medical alert bracelet clasped to her wrist in case she’s unable to speak for herself.

Meat, once a staple of Conway’s diet, has become a formidable threat to Conway’s health.

Her meat allergy is so intense that it can propel her into anaphylactic shock. Confirmed as alpha-gal syndrome, Conway’s nightmarish diagnosis came following a tick bite in May of this year.

As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alpha-gal is a sugar molecule prevalent in most mammals. Those with an alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis face the greatest risk of reaction upon consuming or encountering meat directly. Yet, complications can also emerge from consumables such as meat-flavored broths, dairy items, and foods containing gelatin.

Dr. Chirag Patel, who has offices in Brick and Wall, is a board-certified physician in the field of allergy and clinical immunology. While alpha-gal syndrome might seem rare to some local doctors, Patel became familiar with it when he trained at

the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. It was there he met Dr. Scott Cummins, one of the original people to discover alpha-gal.

“In the south, they found that it was unusual that there were a lot of people having a reaction to this molecule called alpha-gal, which is a carbohydrate,” said Patel. “Up until that point, all food allergies were protein allergies.”

Patel further explained that the T-cells in the immune system do a good job of recognizing proteins but not sugars. Researchers also discovered that most of the people developing the allergic antibody against the carbohydrate also had experienced tick bites. Upon further evaluation, the tick salvia turned out to have alpha-gal molecules.

“They determined that when a tick would bite someone, it would inject the alpha-gal molecules,” Patel explained. “When something comes through your skin, the body assumes it’s a parasite and is designed to have a full allergic response.”

According to Patel, allergic reactions don’t necessarily happen immediately. It’s not uncommon for one to occur four to six hours after exposure.

Patel co-authored a medical journal article in 2020

called “Doc, Will I Ever Eat Steak Again?”: Diagnosis and Management of Alpha-gal Syndrome”, which provides more information on the subject.

Patel said that the alpha-gal molecule seems to exist in the saliva of adult and nymphal stage ticks sometimes referred to as seed ticks or “chiggers.”

Over the years, Conway has experienced her fair share of tick bites as the rear of her property backs up to the woods. She’s tested positive for Lyme’s disease twice but couldn’t help but notice that something seemed unusual with her latest bite.

“A couple of weeks after it happened, I was at my primary for something else,” shared Conway.

“I pointed out that I had this strange tick bite in the center of my back. It seemed really weird because it bit me there when ticks usually look for someplace to hide.”

Conway also noted that the bitten area remained reactive, evident through itchiness and swelling.

When the doctor asked Conway if it was peeling, she confirmed it was. Conway would later learn that her unusual symptoms were most likely caused by a lone star tick bite, as opposed to a deer tick, which is more commonly found in the area.

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As an Integrative Nutrition Counselor for the last thirteen years, Conway consistently reviews medical literature and is familiar with alpha-gal syndrome. She still didn’t think much of anything after she got violently ill after eating beef the first time.

“I was going through a stressful situation and thought maybe it was just stress,” Conway said.

“But then it happened again, and again, and again.”

Conway pointed out that the reaction didn’t happen every time, which she assumes is because she was building histamines in her body. And she’s also discovered that one of the unique qualities of alpha-gal is that you can eat beef nine times and not wind up in the Intensive Care Unit until the tenth time.

Things finally came to a head when she went out to dinner with her parents at a steakhouse. She ordered a filet mignon with a loaded baked potato that had bacon and sour cream. Conway became so sick that she couldn’t leave the restaurant for almost a half hour.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Let’s Get Another Helping Of Food Fest As one of the last of our town’s annual downtown events has now come and gone - the Toms River Halloween Parade - one needs to ask, whatever happened to Food Fest this year? Why was it not held? And why was nothing said about it?

Food Fest is the successor event to Founders’ Day. Both events were township sponsored annual street fairs celebrating our town’s founding in 1767.

Founders’ Day began in the 1970s as we were celebrating the 200th anniversary of our nation’s founding in 1976 - the American bi-centennial.

It was the brainchild of

Committeeman Ed Kuchmann who served on the then-Dover Township Committee (our legal name and governing body name back then) from 1974 to 1977.

Founders’ Day was a fixture in Toms River for decades - celebrating, on a Saturday, on or closest to June 24th - that special day in history when the then-colonial assembly of New Jersey created our town.

As time went by, Founders’ Day saw dwindling attendance. Holding it in June, on often very hot days, on the black pavement of Washington Street, made it tough going for many. I remember the year 2000, when I was mayor: it was sweltering hot and humid and I fell ill

to heat stroke and was sick for several days.

Plus, there were years of legitimate complaints from the public that Founders’ Day had become “stale” the same local group, in the same spot, doing the same thing, year after year.

In 2005, after I became township clerk, there began discussion in town hall as to how to rejuvenate Founders’ Day - how to give it some new blood. Looking long term, I, for one, was concerned that Founders’ Day in 2017 - our semi-quincentennial anniversary of our founding, 250 years - could end up being poorly attended and our fellow citizens would miss out on the significance of that

historic day.

So, in 2007, ten years down the road to that anniversary, I, and other officials, decided to lead our township in a different direction. First, we studied historic weather patterns in Toms River for the months of June, and May, September, and October. Would the weather be more inviting other than June? The answer? Yes. The month of May was our choice.

Second, we decided to re-introduce beer and wine to the event. Alcohol had been banned in the 1980s after several unfortunate incidents on Founders’ Day. Mike Mastronardy, who was chief of police at the time, was not a big fan of

this change, but he agreed to a limited, experimental return of alcohol - with a gated beer garden, wrist bands, and security. It worked.

Third, we decided to change the overall theme to that of food and on stage entertainment - music and live bands - while still having the participation of our many local organizations, as they had been doing for years. It would be an eclectic celebration of our community.

And last, we changed the name to “Toms River Food Fest.”

Since then, Food Fest has been a tremendous success.

If the weather was cooperative, tens of thousands would attend throughout

the day. We’ve all seen it.

We’ve all been part of it.

It became Toms River Fire Company No. 1’s chief fundraiser - the beer and wine sales. Private food vendors from all over would participate.

Local civic groups sold food, too, or promoted their organization.

The Toms River Chess Club played chess. The county Historical Society talked history. The local Marines promoted patriotism. The Republicans and Democrats campaigned for office. And all the while, the township government was front and center hosting a large information booth about

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ities up to current medical standards of care. It has taken a forced report from the Justice Department to bring all the information to light.

Not that there’s even a comparison a to the magnitude of loss, but if people went to jail for the Bridgegate scandal during the Christie administration, would it not be fair to determine who is accountable for the deaths of more than 200 New Jersey veterans?

Who should be tried in this situation to ensure that

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Letters To The Editor NJ Can’t Afford Amato As Senator Late last spring, I read about a $1.6 million settlement decision against Carmen Amato, the current Mayor of Berkeley Township and LD9 Republican Senate candidate, and two other Berkeley Township employees, for creating a hostile work environment for the township’s Jewish female Recreation Supervisor. According to the news articles, Mayor Amato and the two other township employees made anti-Semitic remarks to her and took actions against her because of her religion.

The court’s ultimate settlement decision was based upon other factors involved in the conduct of the three township employees. Mayor Amato plans to appeal the decision, which could possibly result in more court costs and legal expenses for both parties being funded by Berkeley Township’s insurance coverage and/or the Berkeley taxpayers themselves.

Mayor Amato and the Berkeley Town Council also held their public hearing for

the 2023 Municipal Budget on July 3, 2023 at 5 p.m., right in the middle of the 4th of July holiday. This was obviously designed to limit public participation in the public hearing.

Eleven years ago, my daughter played softball for the Berkeley Barracudas, and I helped the team as one of the assistant coaches. I have fond memories of those times, and friends who live in Bayville.

I attended the hearing and noticed that $575,000 worth of Capital Improvement Expenditures for 2022, and $600,000 of the same type of expenditures for 2023 were simply line items for their respective years. The actual Capital Improvement Projects were not listed or itemized in the 30+ page budget document. No details were provided regarding individual projects, start and end dates, locations of the work, or cost per project.

I approached the dais and asked the Mayor and Town Council where the details of each of the projects were located in the document, and they did not have that information. The Mayor then said that he would get that

information to me, and I said that he needed to get that information for the residents of Berkeley Township so that they could see where, and on what, their tax money was being spent. The lack of transparency in the process, and in the actual composition of the budget was staggering.

Carmen Amato has served as the Mayor of Berkeley Township since 2012. One of his earliest and most repeated campaign promises throughout the years since then, was to develop the vacant Beachwood Shopping Center into a prosperous commercial retail area. It is still desolate to this day, and residents have been asking for stores, restaurants and other ratable businesses to be established in that location.

Also, Berkeley Township’s roads have long been in need of improvement. Mayor Amato has proven to be very capable of promoting numerous concerts and other forms of entertainment at Veterans Park, but has he truly led Berkeley Township responsibly, transparently and effectively?

I have lived in Manahawkin for 26 years and have re-

cently retired after teaching for 28 years at Southern Regional High School. Both of my daughters grew up in Stafford Township and graduated from Southern Regional. One is an HM3 in the United States Navy, and the other graduated from Temple University and is the CAD Department Head for a prominent jewelry design company in Philadelphia.

Our community has been so good for our family, and I want to ensure that it continues to thrive and to remain a very desirable place to live.

Our legislative district consists of towns ranging from Manchester south to Little Egg Harbor. I have very serious concerns about the upcoming LD9 Senatorial election, with regard to the leadership record and character of the Republican candidate, and current Mayor of Berkeley Township, Carmen Amato. In addition, I have been unable to find his campaign platform online, in order to determine where he stands on issues that are important to LD9’s constituents.

Barbara Crystal Stafford

Recently, a report released by the US Department of Justice found that the State of New Jersey violated the constit utional rights of veterans under its care at two State-run nursing facilities during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. It was the State’s negligence that contributed to the deaths of at least 200 veterans and placed countless others at risk. As of now, the State has not brought these facil-

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Bill Would Reimburse Americans For Cost Of Flights Out Of Israeli War Zones From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of his continued full-court press on behalf of Americans trying to get out of Israel, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) introduced bipartisan legislation (HR 5965) proposing to reimburse US citizens for their flights out of the country as they seek to return home amid an unfolding war started by the butchering of innocent civilians, rape, hostage taking, and the beheading of babies by Hamas.

Cosponsored by Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC), Smith’s bill would waive current mandates requiring U.S. citizens to sign a promissory note agreeing to repay the U.S. government for its departure assistance before boarding U.S.-chartered commercial flights out of Israel.

“The United States, which has rightful-

ly provided humanitarian evacuations for hundreds of thousands in war zones, free of charge, over the years, should not be making U.S. citizens - who are desperately trying to flee Hamas’ unbridled terror and deadly anti-Semitism - take out a loan in order to reach safety,” said Smith, who noted that more than 600 constituents from his congressional district have contacted his office requesting help with evacuating Israel.

“We need to have the backs of our fellow Americans who are in harm’s way and get them home,” Smith said.

Instead of evacuating U.S. citizens, the Biden Administration has offered “transportation assistance” which is basically a notice about chartered commercial flights to Greece, Cyprus, and Germany. These flights are limited, and the State Department requires U.S. citizens to sign a promissory note to the government committing to pay even though the costs will not be determined until a later date.

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in the full-court press to help Americans stranded in Israel.

Immediately on the day of the invasion, Smith urged State Department officials to provide evacuation assistance for U.S. citizens. By Monday, October 9th, Smith escalated his request and wrote directly to President Biden urging him to use all appropriate U.S. resources including military aircraft to bring home those stranded in Israel.

Two days later, Smith pressed Biden Administration officials again at a closed-door briefing in Washington, D.C., noting that many other countries had already stepped up to mobilizing their own aircraft or chartered flights to successfully evacuate thousands of their own citizens.

After nearly a week of Smith’s relentless efforts, the State Department finally initiated departure assistance on Friday, October 13th. While Smith welcomed the break in the State Department’s initial objections and protestations, he said more needs to be done.

“This is a war,” Smith said. “You offer desperately needed aid for your citizens and your allies during war.”

New Online Portal Will Provide Access To Reproductive Health Care Info GLEN ROCK – Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill (S-3275/A-4829) alongside

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Compounding the issue, Americans who sign the State Department promissory note still have to find their own way home from the transit port - and pay for those flights and sometimes lodging as well. Most, if not all, had already paid for flights home that were cancelled because of the attacks.

“The federal government should initiate a direct military evacuation and get these people back to safety in the United States,” said Smith.

Smith’s legislation would also require an independent investigation by the Government Accountability Office into any commercial airfare price manipulation and instances of price gouging by airlines on the heels of the brutal terrorist attacks

by Hamas.

“This comprehensive study will help ensure there is accountability for any corporation who may be looking to exploit these dire circumstances in order to make a profit,” said Smith, who had been urgently pushing the Biden Administration for a comprehensive evacuation of Americans since the first day of the Hamas attacks.

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members of his administration, legislators, advocates, and public officials to launch a brand new website – the Reproductive Health Information Hub accessible at nj.gov/reproductivehealth – providing critical information on reproductive rights, access, and health care coverage across New Jersey. The Governor also highlighted forgivable loan awards for reproductive health care facility upgrades, the availability of funds for security upgrades, the recent implementation of a Medicaid rate increase for providers, and rollout of an initiative to grow the State’s reproductive health care workforce.

“While access to reproductive health care is being limited and even eliminated in states throughout our country, New Jersey not only continues to protect this crucial freedom but is also expanding access to reproductive health care,” said Governor Murphy. “New Jersey’s Reproductive Health Information Hub will serve as a one-stop shop for anyone seeking information on reproductive health care in our state – from access to the health care services they need to the rights we are working diligently to protect. Paired with our other efforts to improve health care facilities, increase reimbursement rates for providers, and grow the reproductive health care workforce, New Jersey has been and will remain a safe haven for anyone seeking this care.”

“In New Jersey, we trust women to make in-

formed decisions about their own reproductive health care,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way. “This new site is a comprehensive portal that will empower all those seeking resources and information about receiving reproductive health needs in our state.”

The website – nj.gov/reproductivehealth – includes information on an individual’s rights under State law to: access emergency reproductive health care services, contraception, preventative reproductive health care services, and reproductive health care medications; make one’s own decisions about the use of contraception, sterilization, and whether to terminate or carry a pregnancy to term; and receive reproductive health care services regardless of insurance status.

The website also includes links to resources to help individuals access health insurance, information on verified reproductive health care providers, and information on how to file a complaint if their reproductive rights are violated. Providers are also able to access information about critical resources to help them serve their patients.

In addition to the launch of this website, the Governor also highlighted a number of other efforts the Administration has spearheaded to bolster reproductive health care in New Jersey, leading with the latest announcement of more (Government - See Page 9)

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than $963,000 in zero-percent interest, forgivable loans for two organizations - Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey and LivWell Healthcare – to support important reproductive health care facility upgrades.

This builds upon previous loans awarded in Fiscal Year 2023 to reproductive health care facilities to support the purchase of medical equipment, information technology upgrades, the expansion of examination rooms, the purchase of a mobile service van, and more. The New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (HCFFA) will review applications for upgrades at additional facilities at its next meeting.

Additionally, Governor Murphy highlighted: the full implementation of a Medicaid rate increase as of October 1 that will more fairly reimburse reproductive health care providers for their services and encourage the ongoing care of individuals regardless of income status or ability to pay; the use of $5 million in State funding to help create the ‘New Jersey Reproductive Training and Education Initiative’ – a partnership between the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA), within the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, and Rutgers University to grow the pool of trained abortion providers to enhance the state’s ability to meet the increased demand for reproductive health services. Through this initiative, Rutgers University will integrate abortion care into training curricula for health professionals, and develop a new training site to expose learners to comprehensive abortion care and hands-on training; and the inclusion of around $5 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to enable security upgrades for reproductive health care facilities in New Jersey. Applications for the next cycle of the Reproductive Health Security Grant Program are open through October 31.

“New Jersey is, and has been, a leader in protecting women’s reproductive health and rights. This website will provide critical information to help individuals make informed decisions about their health,” said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Kaitlan Baston.

“Improving access to reproductive health is a key priority for the Department and the Murphy Administration and is essential to achieving health equity and eliminating disparities.”

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Create Your Own Holiday Stocking HOWELL – Southard Grange #218, located at 4860 US-9 in Howell, is presenting a class on how to sew your own stockings for the holidays.

Once you create your stocking it is yours

to do whatever you like with it. For example, you can use your stocking for a decoration, you can give it to someone else, or you can give the stocking to our troops.

The class is $15 and will be held on De-

cember 7 at 7 p.m. In order for them to have sufficient supplies available, they are asking that you sign up by November 17.

To register, send an email to southard218@ gmail.com.

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

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Micromedia Remembers George Glory

By Jersey Shore Online JACKSON – The staff of this newspaper joins many in the community who are mourning the loss of George Glory, who passed away on October 25. The 74-year-old was a lifelong Jackson resident, and lived in his current home for 46 years.

George was the co-owner of Glory’s Market & Liquors in Jackson.

Micromedia Publications would like to offer our sincere condolences to the entire Glory family at this difficult time.

Glory’s had been a loyal advertiser of The Jackson Times newspaper for many years. The full page ad for Glory’s Market graced the back cover of the paper for over 15 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Clara and the rest of his loved ones.

According to his obituary, he loved hunting and fishing with his friends and

going to the beach with his family.

George was predeceased by his parents, Boris and Katherine Glory. He is survived by his wife, of 50 years, Clara Glory; his daughters, Stephanie Rucci and her husband, Joseph, and Jennifer Lopez and her husband, Christopher; his grandchildren, Christopher, Nikko, Carly, Madison, Hunter, Lukas, Anna, and Miranda; his brother, Walter Glory and his wife, Denise; and by his numerous nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in law.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George’s memory to the CentraState Healthcare Foundation, 225 Willow Brook Rd., Unit 5, Freehold, NJ 07728, centrastatefoundation.org, and would be greatly appreciated. For directions, further information and to send condolence messages to the family, please visit hasslerfuneralhome.com.

Annual Holiday/Craft Vendor TOMS RIVER – Save the date! On November 25, the American Legion Auxiliary 2025 Church Road will be hosting their Annual Holiday/Craft Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come one, come all! Enjoy 40 plus vendors. A 50/50 will held benefiting their veteran programs. The first 200 customers with a purchase from any vendor will receive a free shopping tote bag.

Township Is Working With Constituent Leaders To Increase Police Presence To Ensure Safety

JACKSON – The Offices of the Mayor, Police Department and Township Administration are acutely aware of the heinous terrorist attacks in the Nation State of Israel, as well as the offensive and dangerous rhetoric by nefarious actors calling for continued violence against practitioners of the Jewish faith. Neither hateful words nor hate-driven acts will be tolerated in our community.

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All residents are asked to be vigilant as well, and to immediately report any suspicious persons or activity. Working together, we can keep our community a great, and safe, place to live.

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

The museum will be open for the public

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

Mega Holiday 50/50 Raffle (Plumbing NJ Lic #12136)

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

1st Prize – 20% of proceeds

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

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Jackson Liberty Lion Band Score Big

Photo courtesy Jackson Liberty Lion Band JACKSON – Out of 14 performing schools the Liberty Band had the highest overall score, placing 1st. Congratulations!

4th Annual Eagle First Responders 5K JACKSON – The 4th Annual Eagle First Responders 5K will be on November 5 at Johnson Park, Jackson.

Online registration closes November 4 at 9 p.m. You may register on-site at Johnson Park for the 5K ($40) or Kid’s Dash ($10) on the day of the event (credit card payments preferred). 5K will start immediately after the

“Eaglet” Kid’s Dash Students - If you are under 18 years old, enter code Student20 to receive registration for $20.

Groups - For groups of 10 or more, contact mkohute@msn.com for group code and pricing.

Proceeds Benefit Scouts BSA Troops 204 & 402, Jackson Mills Fire Co. Station 54, and Jackson PBA 168

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

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

For more information, email vendorfair4libertylionband@gmail.com.

Travel Bocce Presents Trip To Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard WHITING – Travel Bocce Presents Trip To Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, five days and four nights, June 10 through 14, 2024.

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.

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Photo courtesy Calling All Cats JACKSON – Calling All Cats is a cat rescue group made up of volunteers, some of whom work at a spay and neuter clinic. People would drop off unwanted cats. As a group, they save the babies that are left alone, the countless mothers that have had numerous litters and those that are losing or have lost their home.

Introducing Miney. She came into the rescue with her siblings Eeny, Meeny and Moe. Like her sisters, she is quite the clown but her markings are so different. She is mostly white with a few black splotches on her head and tricolored tail. Her face in these pics tells you she wasn’t thrilled with me stopping her play session. Any of these guys would be more than happy to go home together as they are very playful and need a high energy playmate! She is spayed, up to date on all medical and microchipped.

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

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Police Blotter Jackson Teacher Arrested After Asking Student For Nude Photos

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A Jackson Township Middle School teacher has been arrested and charged after he allegedly asked one of his students to send inappropriate photos, officials said.

Andrew Fantasia, 27, of Beachwood, was charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Official Misconduct.

Fantasia is a teacher at Carl W. Goetz Middle School and club advisor at Jackson Memorial High School. According to police, he had inappropriate sexual contact with a student on high school property between February 2023 and June 2023.

Authorities later determined that Fantasia had requested nude photos from the victim.

On October 25, police searched Fantasia’s home and seized multiple electronic devices in Fantasia’s possession. Fantasia was taken into custody and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is presently lodged pending a detention hearing.

“I would encourage parents to have a conversation with their children in order to

determine whether they had Mr. Fantasia as a teacher or advisor,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

If anyone has additional information regarding Fantasia or this investigation, contact Detective Janine Kaiser of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732929-2027, extension 5821, or Detective Joseph Pante of the Jackson Township Police Department at 732-833-3016.

Prosecutor Billhimer and Jackson Township Police Chief Matthew Kunz acknowledge the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police Department, Jackson Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation.

The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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The majority of my patients (80%) prefer the convenience of not having to replace batteries every 3-7 days along with opening and closing the battery door on a daily basis. The newer lithium-ion batteries will typically give you 20 hours of charge and you should rarely run out of charge while wearing the hearing aids throughout the day. You will have the option of choosing either a “standard” charger or “premium” charger. Always choose the premium charge because if you lose electricity in your home, the charger has a 2-3-day reserve charge. Rechargeable hearing aids are extremely moisture resistant so sweating is generally not an issue. For many years, those individuals wearing hearing aids with disposable batteries were subject to moisture seeping into the battery door and corroding the inside of the battery door and eventually screwing up the circuit. These issues are practically eliminated with rechargeable

hearing aids. Some individuals with severe to profound hearing losses still require the use of “large” 675 batteries, although there are some high powered rechargeable BTEs. For experiencing hearing aid users who have been wearing hearing aids for many years, they may continue to replace their batteries on a weekly basis. For those that travel frequently, having to lug around a “charger” in the suitcase may not be preferred to have a few packs of 312 hearing aid batteries.

In my opinion, the vast majority should consider switching over to rechargeable hearing aid systems for improved reliability and cost savings in not having to purchase batteries all of the time.

Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always available to answer your questions about hearing health care issues. Please feel free to contact us at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or Manahawkin (609-978-8946).

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

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

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

Questions? Contact Claudia at fundraising@libertylionband.com.

Upcoming Blood Drive JACKSON – Jackson Township EMS is hosting a blood drive on November 13 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Jackson First Aid Squad, 38 East Veteran’s Highway,

Jackson.

Appointments are suggested. For an appointment call 800-933-2566 or go to tinyurl.com/jfas-nov13.

Jackson EMS Seeking Volunteers JACKSON – Make a difference in your community! Jackson Township EMS is currently seeking volunteers. No experience needed. Must be 16 years or older. Free first aid training. Learn

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Now hiring EMTs. Paid holidays. Healthcare benefits. Competitive pay. Flexible schedule. To apply, visit JTFAS.org.

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

The Hidden Dangers Of 3 Synthetic FD&C Dyes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Halloween, with its eerie decorations, fun costumes, and, of course, mouthwatering candies, is a time of amusement for many.

However, lurking behind those vibrant, attractive colors of many popular sweet treats are synthetic FD&C dyes.

For most, these dyes are nothing more than a harmless coloring agent. But for people with sensitivities or asthma, they can be a hidden danger. You may not realize that all of the colors below are found in many vitamins, supplements, OTC, and prescription medications. Here’s what can happen: Allergic Reactions: Some individuals may experience allergic reactions to these dyes.

Symptoms can range from simple hives or itching to more severe reactions such as difficulty breathing.

Hyperactivity: Several studies suggest a possible link between synthetic dyes and hyperactivity in children, especially in those already diagnosed with ADHD. Carcinogenic Potential: Some research indicates a capacity for certain synthetic dyes to act as carcinogens, although this link is still being researched.

You can see why it’s crucial to be informed and limit the intake of foods with dyes. Here are three commonly used synthetic FD&C dyes and the foods and candies you might find them in: 1. FD&C Red No. 40 (Allura Red AC) This dye is the most common of all artificial food dyes, this may be associated with hyperactivity in children depending on what study you read. Also, some people experience allergic reactions like itchiness or hives. The red dye is found in fruit snacks, jellies, gelatin, cereal, soda pop, and candy (ie licorice and

gummies).

2. FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) This dye can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, with symptoms including itching, hives, and even asthmatic attacks. Luckily, that last one is rare! It has been associated with hyperactivity and behavioral issues in children in some studies. This yellow dye is commonly found in gummies, some marshmallows, gelatin, pudding, soda pop, chips, marzipan, mustard, and even nacho chips!

3. FD&C Blue No. 1 (Brilliant Blue) While less common, some allergic reactions to blue dye have been reported. People might get symptoms such as skin rashes. There’s some controversy over its safety profile, with studies being inconclusive about its effect on health. But again, if you’re a sensitive person or have “Multiple Chemical Sensitivities” then you should be aware of this dye. It’s common in lollipops, cotton candy, especially those with ‘blue raspberry’ flavoring, packet soups, cereal, popsicles, and soft drinks.

These dyes are not just in candies collected at Halloween, but also in various everyday foods like chips, soup cubes, condiments and sausages. They’re even in cosmetics. It’s always a good idea to read labels carefully, especially if you or a loved one has a sensitivity. Choosing natural or dye-free alternatives can be a safer option. Remember, it is not just about avoiding immediate adverse reactions but also thinking about the development of long-term health problems.

If you are interested in medications that are known to contain these specific dyes, you can learn more because I have a longer version of this article, it’s posted on my website suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2023 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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• Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient.

• An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be robocalled or texted.

• Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction.

• Consumers can take back their permission to be called or texted in any reasonable way. A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent.

• All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemarketing robocalls.

• Telemarketers and robocallers are allowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who

consented to be called or texted gave up that number, which was reassigned to someone else. Callers have resources available to them to help them know ahead of time if a number’s “owner” has changed.

• Urgent calls or texts specifically for health or fraud alerts may be allowed without prior consent. They must be free, and consumers can say “stop” at any time.

• Phone companies face no legal barriers to offering consumers the use of technologies that block robocalls to any phone.

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Jackson Township To Form Multicultural Committee

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

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

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

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

Fried Oyster & ChickenSalad Dinner NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 have announced their all you can eat Fried Oyster & Chicken Salad Dinner on November 5.

Take out only. Cost is $35 per person. Tickets

for sale every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at the fire house. Pick up times between 12 to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 908-910-8921. The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company is located at 59 Main Street New Egypt.

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Continued From Page 7 our many services and programs, and promoting our historic founding.

Even I got into the act - dressing up as Civil War Army captain in 2010 to welcome Abraham Lincoln to Toms River for the 150th anniversary of his election. In 2017, I donned a Revolutionary War uniform and played the role of Joshua Huddy to celebrate our 250th birthday. Trust me, wearing those wool outfits was not the least bit comfortable.

Founders’ Day and Food Fest: these special days are Toms River at its best. They’re what make our town special.

Food Fest, understandably, took a hiatus due to Covid in 2020, 2021, and 2022. There was some speculation about resuming it last year, but the township decided on the side of caution, and chose not to run the event

Vets:

Continued From Page 7 justice is served?

Let’s see? It was the Murphy administration, in April 2020, that directed the veterans’ homes not to turn away Covid-positive patients – a move that was in direct violation of CDC guidelines at the time, as first reported by Paul Mulshine of The Star Ledger.

This set the stage for so many deaths.

in 2022.

But as the masks were removed and the pandemic settled down, what about this year - 2023? Why was Food Fest not held?

And why was there no public announcement that the event would not be held?

Perhaps some thought that we might just all forget about it. Not me. I say bring back Food Fest! This is Toms River’s one day of the year to celebrate Toms River. To our next mayor, you will be not just our town’s chief executive officer, but also our town’s chief goodwill ambassador. Bring back some good of our town - bring back Food Fest!

And to some of the naysayers inside the government who, sadly, have said it’s not worth all of the time and effort, I say it is!

This is all about our town’s heart and soul.

And to those who say let the BID do it - the Business Improvement District - in all due deference to the BID, the township can do

it better. We have. Our Food Fest days are always better attended than the BID’s ice cream festivals, and the like. The town government has a large and very capable staff, led by Jared Tate, our recreation director, who is absolutely outstanding to work with and who is a master in organizing Food Fest.

And, moreover, the BID events, as good as they have been, are centered around the narrow interests of downtown businesses (which is the BID’s mission), not the larger community of Toms River, as a whole, that the municipality’s government and Food Fest represent.

And think about it: with no Food Fest, we’re taking support and money out of the pockets of our local, Toms River organizations. From the fire company and Food Fest being their biggest money maker of the year, to kids playing chess and gaining new friends and members, and everyone else, how can we do this? To not hold a

celebration of our town?

Let us br ing back Food Fest, and let us bring it back next year! Let us celebrate our history! Let us celebrate Toms River!

And it was Sen. Vin Gopal, then Chairman of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans’ Affairs, who refused to investigate the deaths of the veterans. Even his Democratic colleagues in the Senate wanted a full investigation with subpoena powers, but Gopal killed the investigation.

Gopal also killed a bi-partisan effort to pass legislation to improve those veterans’ homes. Why would he do all of this? The answer is the same in both cases: Gopal

(chose) to protect Murphy, not the veterans.

As a member of a Gold Star family (my brother having been killed in action in Vietnam in 1967), I can empathize with the family members of the veterans who lost their lives. The families of these veterans – and the entire veterans’ community – deserve more than a fresh batch of hollow promises from those in Trenton who are unwilling to accept responsibility. The families and veterans’ community deserve justice. All

those unwilling to pursue that on behalf of brave veterans who served our country should be removed from office immediately and, if proven guilty, pay for their role in this negligence. Those who are unwilling to act, shame on you! – Never forget – it’s our veterans that fought for our freedom – we must have liberty and justice for all.

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Dina Ryan Colts Neck

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Consumer Affairs: Watch Out For Credit Card Surcharges OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs is working to make certain consumers in Ocean County are not overcharged when it comes to credit card surcharges.

“With new rules recently put in place by the state of New Jersey, our Department of Consumer Affairs is following the lead of the state Division of Consumer Affairs by implementing a warning campaign and checking on businesses that imposes surcharges on consumers,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “Our efforts are to make sure businesses are treating customers fairly.”

According to the Credit Card Surcharge Law, a seller shall not impose on a customer who uses a credit card for a transaction a surcharge that is greater than the actual cost to the seller to process the credit card payment.

Similar to refund policies, a business that charges a surcharge must display the amount of the surcharge to the customer prior to the customer incurring any charges for goods and services. In addition, notice must be displayed at point of entry, point of sale/customer service area and in the case of a restaurant on a printed menu, according to Ronald Heinzman, Director of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs.

The law also covers Internet sales, mobile applications and telephone sales.

“Simply put the consumer must be advised of the surcharge amount prior to their credit card being charged,” Heinzman said. “The new law was created to protect consumers from establishments that overcharge when it comes to credit card surcharges.”

Vicari said members of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs have started a warning campaign in line with the State.

“Our goal is to promote awareness and at the same time be business friendly with our County businesses,” Vicari said.

“For the most part, business owners in Ocean County are hardworking community-minded people that abide by the rules. In some cases, business owners are just now aware of the rules and we are here to provide them with information that will help.

“Unfortunately, there are also those who will try and get around the rules,” Vicari said. “Consumer Affairs is here to making certain customers are treated properly and businesses know and follow the law.”

“While we are actively out in the field spot checking businesses of every type consumers who wish to file a complaint can also do so by calling the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs by calling 732-929-2105,” Heinzman said.

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Bus Trip To Rockefeller Center

OCEAN COUNTY – Bus trip to Rockefeller Center in New York City will be on December 10. The bus departs from the Barnegat Municipal Complex at 9:15 a.m., and will also depart from the Brick Plaza (Cedar Bridge Road entrance) area of Burlington Coat Factory at 10 a.m. (please park

away from the store) Cost is $40 per person. Includes bus ride, free time for viewing the Christmas tree, shopping and sightseeing! Refreshments on the bus.

Full payment due by December 1, is necessary to reserve seat. For further information

or to make reservations, contact: Michael A. Blandina at 732-477-6507.

Make checks payable to: Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee; and mail to: Michael Blandina 249 Hawaii Drive Brick, NJ 08723.

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Ocean County Police Academy Receives Generous Donation

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Police Academy is pleased to announce the receipt of a substantial donation of $49,247.67 from Dr. Caesar DePaço and Mrs. Deanna Padovani-DePaço. The donation, received on September 11 will significantly impact the academy’s training programs and enhance its ability to prepare law enforcement officers for the challenges they face.

Dr. Caesar DePaço and his wife, Mrs. Deanna Padovani-DePaço, presented the generous contribution to Sheriff Michael G.

Mastronardy, who received it on behalf of the Ocean County Police Academy. This remarkable donation will be directed towards the acquisition of specialized equipment for the academy’s Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics training program.

The equipment acquired through this donation will directly benefit more than 300 law enforcement trainees each year. It will enable them to develop and maintain their physical fitness, enhance their defensive tactics skills, and ultimately lead healthier and safer lives. In addition, this

funding will support ongoing in-service training for veteran officers, ensuring they remain at the forefront of law enforcement practices.

“We are deeply grateful to Dr. Caesar DePaço and Mrs. Deanna Padovani-DePaço for their generous contribution to our academy,” said Undersheriff Brian J. Klimakowski. “Their commitment to the development and safety of our law enforcement community is commendable, and we are excited about the positive impact this donation will have on our training

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programs and the officers we serve.”

The Ocean County Police Academy extends its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Caesar DePaço and Mrs. Deanna Padovani-DePaço for their support and dedication to law enforcement excellence.

This donation underscores their belief in the importance of providing officers with the tools and training needed to serve our community effectively.

For more information about the Ocean County Police Academy and its programs, visit oceancountypoliceacademy.org.

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Continued From Page 5 “My dad actually came back to look for me,” Conway shared. “When we got home, I was still doubled over in pain. The next day, I was covered with hives on my arms and my face and was itching all over.”

A long-time sufferer of an anaphylactic allergy to the herb rosemary, Conway sensed she was having an extreme reaction. Her tongue swelled up, and she quickly took some Benadryl and called her doctor. She was referred to an allergist.

It took some time to get a physician to order the blood test to confirm Conway’s suspicions that she was suffering from alpha-gal. An allergist told her to avoid meat products for a couple of weeks before he would do skin scratch tests. After 64 little pricks, Conway was shocked that she didn’t have a single reaction.

“The allergist told me that skin testing is not

really accurate for food,” Conway explained. “He told me I really shouldn’t do anything subdermal because my reaction would be too severe.”

Conway left the allergist’s office with a horrible headache. As she was driving home, she started going into anaphylaxis. She said she had hives all over her face, her lips, and mouth went numb.

Her tongue had begun to swell and when she got home, she literally drank Benadryl from the bottle.

Although the reaction lasted for hours, the Benadryl helped it subside. The next day, Conway followed the allergist’s instructions and went for the blood test to determine if she had alpha-gal.

“All the other testing was for the protein in beef, lamb and dairy,” said Conway. “Alpha-gal is a carbohydrate and that’s why it wasn’t showing up.”

Since her diagnosis, she has been extremely cautious and has learned about cross-contamination. She said she wound up in the emergency room after she ordered soup at a diner. She sensed someone may have used the same ladle to serve

her that was used to give another customer beef barley soup.

“I immediately took Benadryl and was up all night sick,” Conway shared. “I started having really bad chest tightness and difficulty breathing.

I finally took the epinephrine, and my friend took me the ER because my husband had already left for work.”

Conway said she was hyperventilating and shaking from the epinephrine. The trip to the hospital helped calm her system down as doctors ordered an assortment of medications to counteract the reaction.

Meanwhile, Conway experienced another allergic reaction when she put blue cheese dressing on her salad. She has also changed her regular regime of supplements to exclude anything encapsulated in bovine or porcine gelatin.

“As a caveat, I must say that not everyone who has alpha-gal practices not eating dairy because they say they aren’t reactive,” she said. “But for me, I was definitely reactive. Since that

day with the dressing, I haven’t eaten it again.

I had a horrible reaction.”

The diagnosis has brought about numerous changes in her life. During outdoor barbecues at home, her husband grills her meals on a separate smaller grill. Conway ensures she carries her own food to parties and takes precautions in advance for significant events like showers or weddings.

She has learned a lot from online support groups and sees many as offering good advice.

However, the amount of misinformation also startles her, and she tries to do her best to encourage people to find alternatives to things that represent potential allergens.

“I’m actually converting my business right now,” said Conway. “I want to convert it to help people manage their alpha-gal through food and supplementations. If they have medication questions, I’ll obviously steer them to their doctors. I’ve worked with autoimmune clients for years, and that’s what I’ve always done.”

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Official: Closing Pharmacies Could Be Crisis For Seniors TOMS RIVER – Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, said Ocean County’s senior citizens could be facing a crisis after two chain-store pharmacies unexpectedly closed this month.

Rite Aid stores in the Whiting section of Manchester Township and on Route 37 in Toms River shut their doors with little notice to customers, Vicari said.

“I am afraid this is just the beginning and we could see more closings in the coming weeks,” Vicari said.

Rite Aid, CVS and Walgreens are reeling after a series of opioid-related lawsuits and all three companies have warned that more store closings are on the way.

“The two stores we lost were open one day and closed the next,” Vicari said. “Which pharmacies will be next?”

Vicari penned a letter to Governor Phil Murphy asking for the state’s help to prevent or delay future closings. He also spoke directly with the Governor’s office about the pending crisis.

“I am asking you to consider how our state and county governments can assist not only senior citizens, but also younger people who need doctor-prescribed pharmaceuticals due to sickness or injury,” Vicari said in the letter.

With fewer and fewer pharmacies expected to be operating in the county, there will be added pressure and longer lines at the remaining businesses, he said.

Vicari also questioned what would happen to customers who had prescriptions at closed stores.

“Perhaps the large chain stores can provide a warning notice that a store is

closing, giving customer’s time to move their prescriptions,” he said in the letter.

“Sixty-day notices seem more reasonable than the abrupt closings we have already experienced. I would also suggest that a phone number be posted on the front door of any closed pharmacy so customers will have a way of contacting the company regarding their prescriptions.”

Vicari, who is also chairman of the Office of Senior Services, said senior communities could be especially hard hit by the closings.

The closed store in Whiting was located in the heart of some of the county’s largest adult communities.

“We also have a large population of seniors aged 85 and older. Many of these men and women depend on prescription medications to keep them healthy and ac-

tive. They cannot tolerate any disruption to these important medicines,” he said.

The closings could also hit younger residents and children who take doctor-ordered medicines, he said.

In his letter to Murphy, Vicari said different levels of government must work together in an effort to solve this problem.

“I am very hopeful that you can provide guidance and recommendations on how to address this issue before it becomes a full-blown crisis,” he said.

While mail-delivered drugs are also an option, Vicari encouraged residents to remove prescriptions from their mailboxes as quickly as possible.

“Excessive heat or cold can impact a medicine’s effectiveness,” he said. “Please do not leave prescriptions in the mailbox for an extended period of time.”

Spotted Lanternfly Adult Females Are Laying Eggs OCEAN COUNTY – Some areas of Ocean County have seen more spotted lanternfly (SLF) activity this year and other areas less. As cold weather approaches, SLF adults are still feeding on plant sap, and the females are gravid with eggs. While the adult SLF will be killed by frost, their eggs will overwinter and hatch next spring. The females will lay their eggs on any relatively flat outdoor surface: tree branches, outdoor furniture, RVs, fences, children’s toys, etc.

Be on the lookout for gray putty-like egg masses that are about the size and shape of your thumb. Crushing the egg masses or scraping them off into a baggie with rubbing alcohol will help reduce next year’s SLF populations.

Stop the spread of spotted lanternflies! All of NJ is in the SLF quarantine area. This insect is a great hitchhiker and continues to spread to new areas. Therefore, before moving outdoor items or vehicles out of state, you

must check them for SLF adults and eggs.

As the battle against the SLF continues, our local fauna is catching on to help us control these invaders. Some of the observed top predators of the SLF are chickens, cardinals, catbirds, blue jays, tufted titmouse, praying mantis, yellow jackets, orbweaver spiders, wheelbugs, and ants. Research is ongoing for use of biological controls like parasitic wasps and native fungi that are environmentally friendly to help with control

SLF populations.

For more information about the spotted lanternf ly, check out Rutgers spotted lanternf ly page at nj.gov/agriculture/ divisions/pi/prog/pests-diseases/spotted-lanternf ly/homeownerresources.

Questions? Visit their office at 1623 Whitesville Road in Toms River. Contact them at 732-349-1246 or follow t he m on Fa c eb o ok: fa c e b o o k .c o m / RCEOceanCounty.

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

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BUSINESS PROFILE

A worry free and independent lifestyle is what every Aging Adult wants!

Experts tell us that the greatest challenge to holding onto our cherished independence as we age is because of disconnection and the aging process. Less physi cal activity, feelings of isolation and loneliness that comes from losing friends or life partners, less purpose and fewer social engagements can all contribute to depression and a sedentar y lifestyle that can have negative impacts on cognitive and physical health and well-being.

The reality is that where you live matters! Living alone and caring for a property, large or small, gets tougher as we get older. Even the healthiest of aging adult home owners no longer want to endure the physical rigors of maintenance projects and costly repairs that put a strain on budgets and add worry to our lives.

Independent Senior Living could be the answer!

Age restricted Independent Living Communities are for seniors who require minimal or no assistance but want less work and more peace of mind. They are designed to offer aging adults their own private residences, while living in a sup portive and secure environment that they can Thrive in. Independent living residences may be apartments or freestanding homes usually obtained through a rental arrangement. Hospitality and supportive amenities are generally provided for a monthly fee. The convenience of access

to higher levels of care are often available.

One of the main objectives of Independent Living Communities is to offer a daily abundance of physically and socially engaging recreational activities, opportunities to meet new people, experience the joy of camaraderie and enjoy their retirement years to the fullest, with peace of mind. Researchers have long known about the benefits of staying active and building “Social Capital” – the social ties that build trust, connection, and resiliency as we age.

One of the most apparent benefits of independent living is the enormous peace of mind it provides for residents as well as concerned family members who worry about their loved ones living alone and what would happen if there was a fall or health episode with no one there to help. Moving to an independent living environment, where residents are never isolated and alone brings that peace of mind to families, knowing that in an emergency, help is always close by. Families taking tours of various senior living options will look for features and amenities such as robust recreation offerings, fitness centers, educational opportunities, wellness programs and access to on-site healthcare.

SilverWoods Independent Rental Commu nity by Complete Care is one of the best of these communities. The unique 55-acre park-like campus with spacious garden-style apartment homes is a community where residents’ preferences are considered from the st ar t – and

Silverwoods, part of the Complete Care family, is located at 1700 Rt 37 West in Toms River.

A mother and daughter share a laugh during a visit at Silverwoods. active living is offered in many ways. The most ambitious social agenda facilitates active minds and bodies all day with physically invigorating c h o i c e s like walk in g club, swimming, tai chi or yoga classes and Wii bowling tournaments.

These are complemented by educational seminars and lively social gatherings such as joining friends for cocktails at happy hour or full course dinners in our newly renovated restaurant dining room. Staying

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What is the ideal community that offers this lifestyle?

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Included in the premium ser vices program are wellness visits and checks by a licensed nurse, code aler t for medical emergencies, a b r an d - n ew o n - site Wellness Center staffed by a Geriatric Provider for Primary Care, Lab Testing, Podiatry, and other services. Luxury amenities include chef prepared meals served in our beautiful club -

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Aging experts tell us that the key to owning your future is in planning early and wisely, knowing your options and embracing change. Talk to your friends and family and begin planning your move to the independent living lifestyle you deserve at SilverWoods.

Call today for a complimentary SilverWoods Lifestyle Lunch, to get all the information you need to help in your decision, or schedule a personal tour with our Senior Advisors, at 732-341- 6630. SilverWoods, part of the Complete Care family, is located at 1700 Rt 37 West in Toms River.

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OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 4 - NOV 10

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be careful and make wiser decisions when it comes to your finances for now. It may be time to reevaluate your budget and make any necessary alterations. Spreading your money around might not be beneficial.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There may be more than meets the eye. Your daydreams could be running full tilt and might make you more susceptible to spontaneity or impulsive action. It can be wise to look to friends for advice before proceeding.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Change can affect everyone in diverse ways. Longer days could often be just as draining as longer nights.

Do your best to accept the changing background in a healthy way to help alleviate possible stress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be engrossed by conversations that could spark your imagination. It can be more satisfying to spend some quality time with loved ones rather than attend social functions where you might not know everyone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It may be wise to keep your imagination secured within reality for now. You might be easily fooled if you allow your daydreams to dictate how you spend your money, remain discerning to avoid possible issues later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A sensitive or considerate buddy can be a real blessing. Remain thoughtful and use your insights to take advantage of opportunities that can help realize your dreams. Take care of your mind and body as best you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Friends or casual acquaintances can help point out opportunities or financial strategies that could escape your notice. You may see the importance of remaining realistic, especially if you wear your heart on your sleeve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Speed can cause just as many issues as crawling along. When you do not slow down or change too quickly, errors could creep in along the way. It is impossible to finish if you abandon the race halfway through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Test what you fear or see to decide if it’s fact or fiction, your tribe may help clarify things. Read between the lines when you can, and you might find some insights that can help produce more financial stability.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be yearning for a loved ones’ touch or want to meet someone new who can stir up your desires.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might have factors to consider about how you approach decisions that could require you to plan each step. Take the time to mentally play out the potential outcome of the stops before you set anything in stone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Warmth and understanding may help you oversee an impasse. The best business strategies could aim to create long-term profits or lasting solutions. You and a loved one might come to an agreement if you remain transparent.

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SCALLIONS GO FROM SIDEKICK TO STAR IN THESE SAVORY-SWEET NOODLES

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stirring often, until just tender. Drain noodles, rinse well, and drain again; SHANGHAI SCALLION OIL NOODLES set aside.

3. Meanwhile, heat oil and scallion Serves 4 to 6 greens in a 14-inch wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high 1/4 cup light soy sauce heat and cook, stirring constantly, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce until most scallions are browned 5 teaspoons sugar 15-18 scallions (6 ounces), white and and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. Off heat, use a slotted spoon to transfer scalgreen parts separated lion greens to a small bowl; sprinkle 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled 1 pound fresh Chinese wheat noodles with salt and set aside.

4. Add shallot, scallion whites, and 2/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil ginger to oil remaining in wok and 1/8 teaspoon table salt cook over medium-low heat, stir1 shallot, halved and sliced thin ring often, until scallion whites and 1. Combine light soy sauce, dark soy shallot are golden and wilted, 11 to sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; 13 minutes. set aside. Halve scallion whites 5. Stir soy sauce mixture to recomlengthwise, then slice into 1 1/2-inch bine and add to scallion mixture segments. Slice green parts into 1 in wok. Cook, stirring often, until 1/2-inch segments; reserve white sugar is dissolved and sauce is and green parts separately. Slice rapidly bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. ginger crosswise into thin rounds. Add noodles and toss until evenly Stack rounds and slice into thin coated in sauce and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer noodles to matchsticks.

2. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in a serving bowls and top with scallion large pot. Add noodles and cook, greens. Serve.

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VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION Please join us in honoring our Veterans on Wednesday, November 11th • 11:00 AM 1 Colonial Drive • Manchester, NJ 08759 Sponsored by Oliverie Funeral Home & Manchester Township Geraldine Oliverie • Mgr. NJ Lic No. #3833 2925 Ridgeway Rd • Manchester, NJ 08759

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