2023-11-18 - The Manchester Times

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Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of Ocean County College’s Student Veterans Organization do some pull ups during this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony.

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Photo courtesy Michael Janusz Manchester’s Joshua Love (5) celebrates his touchdown with lineman Gavin Herr.

By Chris Christopher MANCHESTER ˗ Fatherhood and football.

It was quite the fall for Tommy Farrell, Manchester Township High School’s second-year coach, and his wife, Sophie.

The couple welcomed their fi rst child, Keira Ann, on Oct. 10 at 10:24 a.m. at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Keira Ann tipped the scales at six pounds, four ounces and was 19 inches in length.

“Football is fun,” Farrell said. “Fatherhood is a blessing. There is no comparison.”

The Hawks posted their best record in school history at 8-3. Manchester opened in 1976 when it fielded its initial varsity team. The Hawks’ previous best overall record was 6-4 in 2010. This year’s club finished second in the six-team Shore Conference Patriot Division at 4-1. The Hawks outscored opponents 360-207 and started 4-0 (Hawks - See Page 4)

Emotions Run High In Fatal Road Rage Sentencing

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - The air in the courtroom was thick with the weight of grief as two strangers met for the first time, united by a shared tragedy that neither could have foreseen.

Jessica Avon and John Arendt Jr. were there to witness the sentencing of the individual responsible for Sean Avon’s death and John’s severe injuries in a 2021 motor vehicle crash.

The tragedy left Jessica, now 31, a widow just three weeks after she and Sean exchanged wedding vows.

John endured numerous injuries that kept him hospitalized for an entire month. His wife and daughter, present with him in court, attested that he would never be the same again.

Superior Court Judge Kenneth T. Palmer’s courtroom was filled to (Sentencing - See Page 5)

Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Jessica Avon, Sean Avon’s widow, sat alongside the Arendt family

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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College commemorated Veterans Day with its annual Salute to Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony took place at the Veterans Memorial on the College’s main campus in Toms River and was open to the public The keynote speaker was Captain James B. Howell, Naval Suppor t Activity Lakehurst commander and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander.

“For me, Veterans’ Day is a day of gratitude, a day to express our deepest appreciation to the brave individuals who have chosen t he pat h of service,” Howell said.

“These veterans from all branches of the military have dedicated themselves to the call of

duty and often at great personal sacrifice.”

Howell added, “we owe them a debt that can never truly be repaid but it is essential that we try. Our day to day lives are constantly filled with reminders of the sacrifices that veterans and their families have made so that we can enjoy the smallest of things.”

“We remember the past but we also look to the future. A future of an ongoing responsibility to support our veterans as they transition back to an increasingly complex civilian life,” Howell said.

Dr. Pamela Monaco, president of Ocean County College said, “Veterans Day as we know, is a day of acknowledgement and gratitude. It is a day for us to pause and remember and to be intentional (Ceremony See Page 20)

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overall for the first time in program history.

Manchester is 139-300-9 overall in football. It has posted seven winning seasons and five .500 records. There was a co-division title in 2020 - the lone championship in program history.

The 2023 Hawks rushed for 2,257 yards, averaging 205.18 yards per game. They passed for 1,397 yards, averaging 127.00 yards per game. They piled up 3,654 total yards and allowed 2,861. Opponents rushed for 1,836 yards, an average of 166.91 per game. Opponents passed for 1,025 yards, an average of 93.18 per outing.

The Hawks made good on 34 thirddown conversions (45.95 percent) and six fourth-down conversions (42.86 percent).

They made 15 turnovers and forced 25.

They scored 36 rushing touchdowns and allowed 25. They scored 16 passing TDs and allowed five. They registered 40 sacks and allowed five.

“The young men bought into coaching and learned to love each other as well as love the game,” Farrell said. “They put their academics, communities, families and brotherhood before the game of football.

This community and this team deserve to win and deserve all of the glory and joy. It’s a blessing that Manchester football is back on the map and we’re ready for what’s in store for the future.”

The Hawks lived by the acronym DIG: Discipline, Intellect, Grit, “Keep Diggin!”

Farrell obtained the acronym from his coach

colleges.

The ultimate 48-minute player, Love added 14 solo tackles, six assisted stops, one tackle for yards lost, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

He returned eight kickoffs for 130 yards and ran back nine punts for 17 yards.

Love ran behind the punishing blocks of junior left tackle Spencer Placek (6-5, 255), junior left guard Mason Davis (6-0, 265), junior center Anthony D’Antonio (6-0, 195), senior right guard Gavin Herr (6-1, 290) and senior right tackle Cooper Erli (6-4, 230) in the Power Spread formation.

“Josh Love improved every single day he was a part of this program,” Farrell said.

“He took coaching seriously and trusted his offensive line. His vision and football IQ are very impressive for a 17-year-old.

More importantly, he’s a better young man and better leader. Josh’s running style is unique because he’s patient and hugs the down block. He lets the big boys take him where he needs to go.

“A lot of the time, he holds the back of our linemen so they can literally guide him to the end zone. We played against defenses that would load the box with either seven or eight guys. We also had defenses that would play light with either six or seven guys in the box. It didn’t matter to Josh or our offensive line.”

When the Hawks took to the air, it was Aidan Lunn’s turn to shine. The junior quarterback completed 78 of 139 passes for 1,397 yards and 16 touchdowns through 11 games. His longest completion was 69 yards. He tossed eight interceptions. He

complimented Love on the ground, rushing for 458 yards and eight touchdowns on 53 carries. He’s a 6-foot-3, 195-pounder.

“Aidan Lunn improved drastically from last season,” Farrell said. “He went to a quarterback trainer during the offseason and really worked on his IQ and footwork.

A lot of times, Aidan would know the other team’s defense better than the other team.

That’s a testament to his film study and knowledge of the game. We allowed him to make checks and audibles in which he was successful. That’s the next step he took as a quarterback. He saw a plethora of defenses and coverages and it didn’t faze him.”

Sophomore running back-defensive back Malik Pharmes (5-6, 135) added 141 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries through 11 games.

“Malik will look to fill in Josh Love’s footsteps next season,” Farrell said. “Big offseason for him coming up!”

Junior running back-wide receiver-defender Marquis Goins Jr. added 137 yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries and caught 28 passes for 435 yards and five touchdowns through 11 games. His longest reception was 37 yards. Goins Jr. added 29 solo stops, six assists, one tackle for yards lost, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He’s a 5-foot-10, 150-pounder.

“He really had a breakout season,” Farrell said. “In each game, he improved offensively and defensively whether it was rushes, catches, returns, tackles or interceptions.

M.G. stepped up and turned into the player we knew he could be. I am so proud of him.”

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at Stonehill College, Eli Gardner. Farrell played linebacker for the Skyhawks of NCAA Division II from 2013-2016.

“We gave out a team shovel each week for the (Manchester) player who really worked hard and bought into the culture,” Farrell said. “I thought the mantra represented the blue collar community of Manchester Township.”

The Hawks came up short in their quest for division and playoff championships.

However, they were champions off the field, performing community service projects.

They played bingo at The Havens Assisted Living during the offseason. They visited Leisure Village to help residents with their smartphones, tablets and computers. They competed in a flag football game against the Toms River Challenger Hawks at the Toms River Field of Dreams.

Bagpipes were played by Ben Said, a 2022 Manchester graduate, at every home game.

It was sweet music to the Hawks as they were 6-0 at home.

“It was my idea,” Farrell said. “No special reason. Just thought it was cool.”

There also were new uniforms and a new press box.

Manchester’s top player was running back-defensive back Josh Love, a 5-foot-7, 160-pounder. The senior scored a school single-season record 28 touchdowns and turned gridirons into greyhound tracks, racing for 1,479 yards and 24 TDs on 163 carries through 11 games. His longest run devoured 79 yards. His longest reception was 69 yards. He caught 15 passes for 382 yards and four touchdowns. Love’s name is on the lists of Division II and junior

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Continued From Page 1 capacity, the fi rst two rows occupied by the somber faces of the victims’ family and friends. Many wore orange shirts with pictures of Sean in honor of him.

Judge Palmer had already accepted Avrohom Pam’s guilty plea to reckless vehicular homicide and assault by auto on June 19, 2023. Positioned in the last two rows, supporters of the 21-year-old Pam demonstrated their solidarity in the midst of an emotionally charged courtroom.

According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office, Pam, then 18, of Lakewood, was operating a 2021 Ford van, when he struck the 2019 Honda CRV driven by John Arendt, Jr., 73, of Brick Township. The impact propelled Arendt’s vehicle into the northbound lane, where it collided head-on with a 2012 Ford Mustang driven by Sean Avon, also of Brick.

A verbal altercation between Pam and Arendt preceded the crash, leading investigators to attribute the collision to Pam’s reckless driving, resulting in Sean losing his life at just 26 years old.

During the sentencing hearing, Pam’s attorney Mitchell Ansell submitted that his client’s actions were not intentional, but rather reckless and that the court should consider aggravating and mitigating factors in the case.

“He’s been offered 364 days, and a condition of probation could be up to 364 days in jail,” said Ansell. “I would submit, Judge, that this would be an unusual request, but the law

The Manchester Times, November 18, 2023, Page 5 allows this court to give him non-custodial probation…based upon the unique factors of this case.”

Ansell argued that mitigating factors far outweighed the aggravating factors of the case to support his request. He then offered his client an opportunity to speak to those in the courtroom.

“I am not a bad person and I never intended to hurt anyone,” Pam said to the victim’s family. “I have remorse and I share in your pain.”

According to Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Robert Cassidy, a grand jury returned two charges when the matter was presented to them. One was a second degree death by auto charge. The prosecutor said there was a provision within the law that would require the defendant to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the recklessness was due to a reckless lane change.

The defense provided an accident reconstruction report that supported its position.

The state subsequently decided to downgrade the charge to the plea accepted by Pam. Cassidy went through the mitigating and aggravating factors that applied to the case.

“I suggest there’s serious concerns regarding this defendant’s ability to have any sort of insight in terms of what his conduct was,” Cassidy said. “And that impact on the people sitting behind me today, Your Honor.”

Cassidy read two heart-wrenching letters into the record, one from Sean’s sister, Catherine Bird, who referred to road rage as a senseless act that had taken her loved one.

“Your sibling is the one you expect to be there your entire lifetime. You expect elders to age and pass,” wrote Bird. “But never your

sibling - let alone your younger brother when he’s 26 years old.”

Sean’s widow delivered a powerful impact statement to the court, as her voice trembled with sadness and disbelief. She said that the anger and hate that Pam displayed at just 18 years old spoke volumes of the danger he posed to the public.

Jessica also expressed her dismay that Pam would receive what she referred to as a light sentence. She said she found it absurd that he would only receive a sentence of 364 days in county jail.

“Sean was at a healthy, peaceful place in his life,” Jessica added. “This murderer took it all away from him and walked away without a scratch.”

The last to deliver an impact statement regarding Sean’s loss was Terri Culver, Jessica’s mother. She referred to her son-inlaw as a wonderful man who honored family and tradition.

Culver recalled the night police officers came to the door to tell them that “Sean had expired.” She recalled them emphasizing that he had done nothing wrong and was killed in a head-on collision.

“Sean was truly one of the good guys,” said Culver. “We miss him terribly. A part of our hearts left us that day. We are forever changed.”

John, along with his wife and daughter Lisa, sat beside Jessica throughout the hearings.

Lisa made efforts to console the young woman who had lost her husband, pausing only when it was Joan Arendt ‘s turn to address the court about the profound impact on their family’s life.

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Lisa stood by her mother’s side as Joan described her arrival at the hospital. John required emergency surgery and was having a hard time breathing because his right lung had collapsed. His body was totally covered in bruises. John spent nearly a month in the hospital and months of treatment after his release.

Joan worried when the extent of her husband’s injuries prevented him from receiving necessary cancer treatment.

“The defendant was 18 years old when he made the fatal decision to not obey the rules of the road,” Joan said. “He decided he would cause distress to my husband by assaulting him with that truck, which was his weapon.”

After the attorneys further presented to the court, Judge Palmer acknowledged that nothing he was going to say would alleviate the pain or suffering for anyone. As he explained the legal basis for Pam’s sentence, Judge Palmer also held up a binder of 100 letters of reference written on the defendant’s behalf.

“It’s quite nice,” said the jurist. “And it paints a picture, which I sincerely hope is true. However, on this day, at this moment, it appears the anger got the better of you.”

Avrohom Pam was handcuffed and led away by a Sheriff’s officer after Judge Palmer sentenced him to 364 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of a three-year term of probation. Pam was also ordered to pay restitution.

When the proceedings concluded, the victims’ families and the defendant’s supporters maintained a distinct separation as they exited the courtroom. The pervasive atmosphere of sorrow on both sides was undeniable.

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Congressman Says United Nations Has Bigotry Towards Israel From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - A congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) exposed the unbridled antisemitism that pervades the United Nations and fuels its anti-Israel bias, which has become increasingly apparent in the aftermath of the barbaric terrorist attacks launched by Hamas against innocent Israeli civilians last month.

“Make no mistake, antisemitic bigotry is at the root of the UN’s hostility to Israel, which is ugly, evil, and manifests itself in almost every UN entity,” said Smith, who authored the law that created the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism at the US State Department and another law that upgraded and strengthened the Special Envoy to the rank of Ambassador, reporting directly to the Secretary of State.

“The United Nations is unquestionably the world’s foremost legitimizer of antisemi-

tism, including in its most virulent and violent forms,” said Smith, the Chair of the Global Human Rights Subcommittee, who has chaired 14 congressional hearings focused on antisemitism.

“The monstrous and genocidal atrocities we have seen pouring out of Gaza since October 7 are antisemitic hate crimes, the logical consequence of the unbridled antisemitism fomented and enabled by the United Nations.”

Smith’s hearing - which is part of a series of hearings he is chairing to expose antisemitism and the most effective ways to fight it - examined what Smith called the UN’s “persistent morally bankrupt policy of promoting antisemitic grievances and justifying antisemitic violence” through its many bodies and agencies, especially and including the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the UN General Assembly and UN Security Council.

Entitled “United Nations’ Bigotry Towards Israel: UNRWA Antisemitism Poisons Palestinian Youth,” it included expert testimony from Hillel Neuer, the Executive Director of UN Watch, and Jonathan

Schanzer, the Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies.

“Teachers and schools at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which runs education and social services for Palestinians, regularly call to murder Jews, and create teaching materials that glorify terrorism, encourage martyrdom, demonize Israelis and incite antisemitism,” said Neuer.

“In 2022 alone, UNRWA received $344 million in U.S. funding,” Neuer continued.

“Yet a March 2023 report by UN Watch and Impact-SE identified 133 UNRWA educators and staff who were found to promote hate and violence on social media, and an additional 82 teachers and other staff affiliated with 30 UNRWA schools who were involved in drafting and distributing hateful content to students.”

“The UN doesn’t recognize Hamas as a terrorist organization,” said Schanzer. “Nor does it recognize Hezbollah either. That means UN resources can be and regularly are provided to members of those terrorist groups.”

“Beyond UNRWA, the UN maintains a roster of organs and committees dedicating to validating Palestinian grievances and

maligning the Jewish state,” said Schanzer, who specifically called out the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP), the United Nations Information System on the Question of Palestine (UNISPAL), the UN Human Rights Council, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN International Forces in Lebanon (UNFIL).

“In wake of one of the most horrific mass terrorist attacks of our time, the United Nations has failed to show moral clarity,” Neuer said. “Key UN bodies are failing to live up to their own principles, and are being willfully and systematically misused by an organized campaign to demonize and delegitimize Israel and the Jewish people.”

Duvi Honig - the CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce and one of Smith’s constituents from Lakewood, New Jersey who attended the hearing - said in a statement submitted for the record: “The United Nations, although established with the intention of promoting global peace and security, appears to have given the green light for terror attacks on Israel.”

“It is essential to address this issue formally and ensure justice prevails,” Honig added.

30 Preschool Programs Receive American Rescue Plan Funding From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy ATLANTIC CITY – As part of his continued commitment to ensuring universal access to high-quality, full-day preschool throughout New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy announced at the New Jersey Education Association Convention the awarding of $51.9 million in federal grant funding from the state to 23 school districts to support

30 projects that will enable the creation, expansion, and renovation of preschool facilities statewide.

One of the challenges that certain school districts have identified as an obstacle in establishing high-quality preschool has been a lack of adequate facilities. The Governor’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget included $120 million for grants for preschool facilities expansion, supported by federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars – marking the first time that preschool facility expansion grants were available to Regular Operating Districts.

“This funding will enable more districts to expand their capacity to offer full-day preschool programming to more students, building upon our efforts to provide every 3- and 4-year-old child in our state with access to high-quality pre-K,” said Governor Murphy. “Equitable access to early childhood education across the board is key to ensuring the long-term success of our children and our state as a whole. My Administration will continue to work toward bringing free, full-day pre-K to every district throughout New Jersey.”

“Governor Murphy’s preschool facilities grant funding underscores our commitment to deliver high-quality, full-day preschool across the state,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “Ultimately, this funding will increase capacity, a barrier that some communities have faced in the effort to bring high-quality preschool to each community.

This funding will also support our initiative to ensure that school districts can provide an enriching, high-quality preschool environment for the benefit of generations of students for years to come.”

High-quality, full-day preschool programs provide smaller class sizes inclusive of students with special needs and are led by a certified teacher and aide.

The 30 projects that have qualified for these preliminary grants had a total need of nearly $113.5 million in estimated project costs. Of that amount, the New Jersey Department of Education will cover approximately $51.9

million as the State’s share of preschool facilities in those districts; the State share is set at a minimum of 40 percent of the total estimated project costs.

“We know that expanded early childhood education is one of the best investments we can make in our children’s success and our future prosperity as a state,” said New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean M. Spiller. “As a matter of equity and educational justice, we need to keep expanding those opportunities until every family that wants pre-k has access to it. We commend Gov. Murphy for his commitment, which we know will pay dividends for generations to come.”

A second round of funding may be announced at a later date with the remaining funding for preschool facility grants.

Preliminary award amounts including both the State and local share for each project range from approximately $113,000 to over $13 million.

There were 30 projects receiving a preliminary grant award. The following are those in Monmouth and Ocean counties: • Holmdel Twp., Village Elementary Interior Alterations • Keyport Central School Preschool Playground • Matawan-Aberdeen Regional, Cambridge Park Renovations • Manchester Twp., Ridgeway Elementary Preschool Addition • Plumsted Twp., Woehr Interior Alterations

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Continued From Page 4 Rekus (6-2, 170) caught 10 passes for 166 yards through 11 games. He added 17 solo stops and 10 assists.

“He stepped up at wide receiver and defensive back,” Farrell said. “He impressed the coaching staff and has a big offseason in front of him.”

Other key players were junior tight end-defensive lineman Ny’Zyr Battle (6-2, 230), junior running back-linebacker Dante Mortellite (5-11, 200), senior tight end-defensive end-linebacker Matthias Payton (6-0, 190), sophomore defensive lineman Kurtis Mayer (6-2, 205), senior defensive lineman Manny Swain (6-3, 215), senior wide receiver-defensive back Antonio Sarama and senior two-way lineman Dillon Colon (6-2, 190).

D’Antonio also played linebacker and defensive end.

Battle made three solo tackles and caught nine passes for 152 yards and five touchdowns through 10 games. Mortellite led the team in total tackles with 63, making 40 solo stops and adding 23 assists. He was second on the club in solos and first in assists. He added one tackle for yards lost, one interception and one fumble recovery.

He caught five passes for 87 yards and one touchdown and rushed for 28 yards on six carries. Payton made a team-high 47 solo tackles and added 15 assists, seven sacks, six tackles for yards lost, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries through 11 games.

“Dante is a high academic kid with a violent pursuit to the football,” Farrell said.

“He loves to be physical. Payton is very versatile.”

Mayer led the state in sacks with 10 in the 4-2-5 formation, according to Farrell. Mayer made 51 total tackles, including 33 solo stops and 18 assists, and added seven tackles for yards lost and one fumble recovery.

“He’s been improving every day,” Farrell said. “He has received some Division I looks.”

The Manchester Times, November 18, 2023, Page 9 Swain made 30 solo stops and added 14 assists, nine sacks, eight tackles for yards lost and three fumble recoveries.

“Manny Swain is everything a coach could ask for,” Farrell said. “He has a great grade point average and is a good young man who is a violent competitor and coachable. He’s getting Division II looks.”

Sarama, who played in 11 games, made 19 solo tackles and added 14 assists, two tackles for yards lost, four interceptions, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

He caught nine passes for 162 yards and one touchdown. Colon added 14 solo stops, eight assists, four sacks and five tackles for yards lost through 10games.

“Sarama leads by example and loves the game,” Farrell said. “Colon is a natural leader.”

Junior linebacker-kicker Ian Spicer (5-11, 180) played in 11 games and converted 40 of 45 extra point kicks and connected on one field goal, a 25-yarder, on his lone attempt at a three-pointer. Spicer added 15 solo stops, 10 assists and one tackle for yards lost. The team’s captains were Sarama, Mortellite, Colon, Love and Lunn.

The Hawks engineered one of the state’s biggest turnarounds as they were 3-7 overall and tied for fourth place with Jackson Liberty at 1-4 in the six-team Liberty Division last season. The Hawks allowed 289 points and scored 168.

The assistant coaches were Gerard O’Donnell (defensive coordinator), Jeff Brown (offensive coordinator, offensive line), Alex Lunn (special teams coordinator, wide receivers, defensive backs), Lamar Davenport (defensive backs, wide receivers), Bob Mussari (running backs, inside linebackers), Chris Blaine (head junior varsity team coach, tight ends, outside linebackers), Dimitrius Smith (defensive line), Tim Poss (defensive backs), Joe Serratelli (head freshman team coach), Joe Hackett (freshman, junior varsity) and Mike Sullivan (freshman, junior varsity). The Hawks’ athletic trainer was Tiffany Rigati.

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Manchester Police Participate In No Shave November

MANCHESTER – The Third Annual No Shave November has kicked off at the Manchester Township Police Department!

Throughout this November, a notable number of their officers are putting aside their razors and opting for beard balm for the entire month. What makes No Shave November truly special is that these officers growing out their facial hair are doing so for a significant cause.

This year, officers are dedicating their beard-growing efforts to benefit the renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a worldclass institution specializing in cancer

treatment and research. In recent years, this center has played a crucial role in providing treatment and care for members of our own Police Department and Emergency Medical Services here in Manchester Township.

They believe there’s no better way to express our gratitude and give back to those who have helped our friends and loved ones than by donating to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as part of their No Shave November campaign. This initiative symbolizes their commitment to supporting vital organizations in the fight against cancer and showcases the strong bonds that unite the community with this renowned center’s impactful work.

Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – Join the Crestwood Village 4 flea market on December 2 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Crestwood Village 4 holds a flea market the first Saturday of every month. They are located at 15E Moccasin Drive in Whiting.

Over 50 vendors, many great bargains, and the kitchen will be serving breakfast, and lunch. Jerry will be there with his pull tabs.

To rent a table contact carolmarsella2@ gmail.com.

Annual Charity Bus Ride In Memory Of Lucille

WHITING – Annual Charity Bus Ride in Memory of Lucille to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City will be on December 31.

All proceeds will create a scholarship for a Manchester High Senior! Cost is $40 per person with Casino Slot Play to be determined. Includes gratuities, bus transportation and casino slot play. Casino slot play

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No refunds unless trip is cancelled.

Tickets available for sale by calling Alice at 732-941-4675 or in Harmony Hall on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Leave a message with your name and phone number if you are interested and want to join on the bus.

The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Crestwood Village 6 Residents Club News

WHITING – Crestwood Village 6 Residents Club meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. with at least two to three meetings that will be an evening meeting. Their next meeting is December 19 at 1:30 p.m. Check their bulletin board in the clubhouse or the Village Six Facebook page. They encourage residents to not only join by becoming a member and enjoying all of their events but to also sign up to help volunteer and be part of growth. Please support all Crestwood Village Six activities.

New Years Eve “Celebrate Life” Dinner & Dance on December 31 at Deerfield Hall Clubhouse from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Photo courtesy Crestwood Village 6 Residents Club Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Caption: Crestwood Village 6 Residents Club held a speDeadline for ticket sales cial dedication concert for Veterans. is December 21, no later, Tickets will not be sold at the door due to it is recommended you purchase the group this being a catered affair by Blue Collar tickets together) 50/50, raffle and door prize.

Catering. (See flyer for detailed menu of Tickets are sold Mondays at the Crestwood food being served) Ticket sales $45 for Village 6 Clubhouse from 10 to 11 a.m. non-members and $40 for paid 2023 CV6 You can call Kathy Casper at 732-500-6155 Residents Club Members. Dinner to be regarding tickets and or leave a message and served promptly at 7:30 p.m. Tables for eight call back number. No tables will be reserved or 12 will be available (if you have a group, unless the ticket is paid in full in advance.

Community Clean-Up Day

MANCHESTER – Join Manchester Township’s Environmental Commission on November 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Manchester Little League fields for Community Clean-Up Day! Dress weather appropriate: boots, long sleeves, pants, gloves, etc.

The goal is to clean up the wooded area

between the fields and Pine Lake and all wooded areas surrounding Pine Lake.

The Environmental Commission will be meeting in the back parking lot of the Manchester Little League fields behind the indoor training facility located at 2425 Ridgeway Road.

Annual Blessings Bazaar

LAK EHURST – Lakehurst United Methodist Church, located at 201 Elm Street, will be holding its annual Blessings Bazaar on November 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items for sale include a

large variety of holiday decorations, homemade gifts, candles, gift wrap and cards, baked goods, and many other unusual treasures. All items are very reasonably priced.

Crestwood Hanukkah Party

WHITING – The Crestwood Hanukkah Party will be held on December 11 at 6 p.m. at the Crestwood 6 Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road Whiting.

All of Manchester is invited! Admission included dessert for four. For more information, contact Michael at Michaelitt@ aol.com.

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Includes Lunch Before Show & Orchestra Seat. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is finally on Broadway in a brand-new musical. Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and created by Tony Award winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status. Turn it up, Broadway.

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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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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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.

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Attendees at this year’s Manchester Township Veterans Day service gather in front of Town Hall.

Explore New Jersey’s Lenape Heritage

MANCHESTER – New Jersey as we know it has history and inhabitants that far predate European settlement. Discover the rich legacy of our forebears during “Our Lenape Heritage,” 2 p.m. November 28 at the Ocean County Library Manchester Branch.

Sand Hill Indian Historical Association Managing Director Claire Garland, will bring the Lenape Nation’s history and legacy to light in the program that celebrates Native American Heritage Month.

Using historical records, Claire will highlight transactions, paths, and trails that evolved into New Jersey’s modern

highway system, as well as the Lenape origins of words in everyday use and names of well-established, vibrant communities.

Register at bit.ly/oclourlenapeheritage to attend this free program, sponsored by Friends of the Manchester Branch Library.

The Friends are volunteers who support the Ocean County Library through educational and entertaining programs, fundraisers, and advocacy. New members are always welcome. For an application, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends, stop by the Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, or call 732-657-7600.

Country Walk In Whiting New Year’s Eve Party

WHITING – Country Walk in Whiting New Year’s Eve Party with Stiletto & the Saxman! Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; Music from 9:15 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. BYOB & BYOF. Cost is $40 per person. Checks made to

CW of Lake Ridge HOA. Sign up dates are November 30 between 5 and 6 p.m.; and December 3 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Any questions call Larry Lee at 917-7156411.

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Leisure Village West Art Exhibit And Reception

MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library Manchester Branch is pleased to present an exhibit by the Leisure Village West Artists Group of Manchester, November 13 through December 16.

Members of the public are invited to meet group members during an Art Reception, 2 p.m. November 18.

Works by Barbara H. Benko, Itzie Kenmuir, Charlotte McClain, Rory O’Conner, Thomas Riskoe and Marietta Tangorra will be featured in the mixed media display.

The group, in various aggregations for more than a decade, share an avid interest in artistic expression. They meet weekly for instruction to refi ne their techniques, broaden their subject ranges, and cultivate their skills in different media.

The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

The exhibit can be viewed during normal Branch operating hours. For more information, stop by the OCL Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, call 732-657-7600, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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.

Blue Christmas Service: December 21 at 2 p.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: December 24 at 8 p.m.

The Whiting United Methodist Church is located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting. For more information, call 732-350-6878.

CV 1 Residents Club Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 1 Residents Club is sponsoring a Flea Market on November 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Advent Soup Lunches and Devotionals: December 6, 13, and 20 at 12 p.m.

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Photo by Bob Vosseller Beacon of Life Regional Executive Director Bobbi Runyon holds a special plaque that was presented during the Beacon of Life’s first year celebration as she joins Operations Director Greg Pulley.

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Administrators, staff and clients recently celebrated the first year of operation of the Beacon of Life.

The former site of the LaBove Grande banquet hall that sits on the Route 70 and Union Avenue circle opened last year following its transformation into the Beacon of Life. That occasion was marked by a special grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony that featured Borough Mayor Harry Robbins and a variety of special guests.

The facility, based at 800 Route 70, serves as a senior daycare facility for residents in

Ocean and Monmouth counties. Like its Monmouth County counterpart in Oceanport, the facility’s mission is to provide healthcare and social service choices for elders.

“It has been a lot of hard work but it has been well worth it and I try to thank everybody every day that works here and let them know how grateful I am. I hope that shows in all my meetings and conversations because you are all like family to me,” Operations Director Greg Pulley said.

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Crestwood Village II Travel Club

WHITING – The Crestwood Village II Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips: Smithville and Atlantic City – December 21.

Travel to Smithville Village which turns into a Winter Wonderland for the holiday season.

We will have a buffet lunch at the beautiful Historic Smithville Inn and time to shop in the wonderful village stores. After shopping, we head to Resorts in Atlantic City to continue our day of fun.

Tickets are $97 and includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, buffet lunch, and $15 slot play. Note: We need a minimum of 40 for this trip to go. Bus boards Harmony Hall at 9 a.m. and leaves at 9:15 a.m. Return bus boards at 5:15 p.m. and leaves 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale until November 22.

A Day At the Races – March 19, 2024. Travel to Parx Casino and Racetrack in Bensalem, PA. Parx Casino is the #1 casino in Pennsylvania with thoroughbred racing. Enjoy a day at the casino or a day at the track or both.

Tickets are $45 and includes bus transportation and driver gratuity. Note: Parx offers a $10 slot bonus when you sign up for their XClub card. If you have a XClub card already you will not get a bonus.

“Menopause 2” at Tropicana – April 16, 2024. Travel to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City to see the show “Menopause 2: Cruising Through The Change.” 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. We can only imagine what’s going to happen. Tickets are $93 and includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, show and $25 slot play. Bus boards Harmony Hall at 9 a.m. and leaves 9:15 a.m. Return bus boards 4:45 p.m. and leaves 5 p.m. Tickets will be on sale beginning January 16 until March 19.

All tickets will be sold on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Harmony Hall Activity Room. No refunds unless trips are cancelled.

For more information, call Linda at 732-7161928 or Fran at 732-581-2290.

“25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

MANCHESTER – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed live by the Manchester Township Recreation Theatre - Adult Division on November 17

and 18 at 7 p.m. at Manchester Township High School and will feature new surprise celebrity guest spellers each night! Ticket information can be found at: mtrst.booktix.net.

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The PACE model is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible.

Beacon of Life President Dan Czermak noted that the facility follows PACE. “We help get a better quality of life for a generation that is now needing more long-term care services, and dignity that they want to maintain their home.”

“We have such a huge population of seniors in our area that really need good services and this wraps all the services

around the medical, homecare, dietician, rehab under one roof - and help to their families, which is very important,” Czermak said The facility’s program staff consists of medical doctors, nurses, social workers, a recreation director and aides as well as physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Staff members also include dieticians, a home care supervisor, companions, certified home health aides, transportation drivers, a kitchen manager, marketing and enrollment, housekeeping, and other support services.

It also has a day center that offers breakfast, lunch, and daily activities. Some participants choose to accept services from their home, while some will be on site to partake in the daily activities offered and to visit with a provider, or meet with a Social Services director to assist with helping to set up Food Stamps, utility bill expenses and other needs.

Christmas Ministries At Whiting United Methodist Church

WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church has upcoming Mission Ministries that will begin in November and continue through December and they are encouraging their congregation and community to join. You don’t need to be a member of the church to help make someone’s lives better, brighter and filled with the feeling of being remembered this holiday season.

Now through December they are collecting diapers for Makers Place in Trenton. This is their third year of collecting and now new infant clothing and wipes are also being accepted. They can be dropped off at the church from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There are also collection boxes in the entrance for socks and toiletries that will be distributed to Church by the Bay, a Congregational Methodist Church in Gallaway that provides these articles to the homeless in Atlantic City with a free distribution on the third Saturday of every month. This is an ongoing project through the winter months. They have partnered with them this year providing food for their meal distribution to the veterans and seniors. These items can also be dropped off at the times above.

They are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting across from Crestwood Manor. If you have any questions, feel free to call the church office at 732-350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Get In The Holiday Spirit With The Island Singers

OCEAN COUNTY – The Island Singers invite you to experience their 2023 holiday chorale concerts “Follow the Star.”

This collection of songs and carols embraces the peace and joy of a starlit night sky, and creates a moment to be treasured

this holiday season. Concerts will be held: December 9 at 2 p.m. – Community Reformed Church, 26 Lacey Road Whiting December 10 at 3 p.m. – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Avenue Beachwood Admission is free. Donations appreciated.

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HeRe’s to YouR HeAltH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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“I paid a lot of money for my hearing aids and every 1-2 months one of them just stop working……..WHY? WAX in the receiver port is the culprit at least 50% of the time. Whether you wear a “custom” in the ear product or a behind-the-ear RIC product, there is a WAX GUARD that should be replaced monthly. The wax guard looks like a tiny white filter that is replaced with a wax removal tool that should be provided by your hearing healthcare professional at your hearing aid fitting. If you’re wearing a RIC product, you will have to remove the dome to get to the wax guard (unless you’re wearing a custom earmold). The majority of the custom products have a removable wax filter that is next to the vent port. One way to reduce the risk of your hearing aid going dead is to use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the wax port and/or dome. If you do this on a daily basis, this headache will be reduced significantly. For those folks with very waxy ears, the toothbrush is not as effective. In these instances, I would purchase “audiowipes” from your hearing care professional. These wipes are specifically designed to remove wax and clean your hearing aid at the same time.

Bad Wire/Receiver is also a very common occurrence with RIC products. The wire just stops working and has to be replaced by your hearing care professional. If you already replaced the wax guard and there still is no sound from

your hearing aid, it’s quite possible you have a bad wire. The good news is this can be replaced immediately so contact your hearing healthcare professional.

Microphone port blockage is also a very common problem. Every hearing aid has at least one microphone but many have two microphone ports. Sweating, oils from your fingers, and hairspray can clog the mic ports. In many cases, you can use the same soft toothbrush to clean the mic ports and alleviate this problem.

Sweating is also a very common culprit in causing your hearing aid to stop working. Moisture can get into the battery compartment and create corrosion and/or in the microphone port and cause static. The newer rechargeable hearing aids almost eliminate sweating as an issue since many of these products are almost waterproof.

In summary, if you’re hearing aid just stopped working, please contact your hearing healthcare professional immediately who can more than likely fix the issue “while you wait.” In certain cases, the hearing aid will need to be sent back to the manufacturer if there’s a circuit issue, amplifier issue, or excessive battery drain issue.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always here to guide you through the steps of better haring. They can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit www.gardenstatehearing.com.

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HeRe’s to YouR HeAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Lactoferrin: A Natural Ally In Autoimmune Support

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

With the rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases worldwide, it’s essential to explore supportive treatments. Lactoferrin, a natural protein found in milk, emerges as a promising ally in this regard. It’s also sold as a dietary supplement online and in health food stores.

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissues. Key players in this process include T cells (Th1, Th17), B cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells, each contributing to inflammation and tissue damage. Autoantigens, altered by various factors, can also trigger an autoimmune response.

Lactoferrin modulates the immune response, balancing it to prevent self-damage. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties, crucial in my opinion for alleviating some autoimmune symptoms. Its antimicrobial nature helps fend off infections that might trigger autoimmune reactions. It binds iron which can reduce the oxidative process that causes some symptoms.

While not a cure, lactoferrin supports managing autoimmune conditions and (ask your doctor) but I think it can work well alongside most conventional treatments.

As a pharmacist, I’m always studying drugs and their effect on the body. It’s true that certain medications, like hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, minocycline, alpha-interferons, TNF inhibitors for autoimmune diseases, and even some statins, are associated with triggering autoimmunity! You may not have even thought of that! If you take one of these, always discuss what to do with your doctor before modifying your regimen.

A healthy gut microbiome is vital for autoimmune health. Lactoferrin supports this by enhancing gut health and balancing the immune response. Its antioxidant and iron-binding capabilities further contribute to managing autoimmune conditions, especially in controlling iron-induced oxidative stress and inflammation.

Lactoferrin’s key function is binding free iron in the bloodstream and mucosal surfaces, thereby inhibiting bacterial growth and aiding iron regulation. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant roles, coupled with limited neuroprotective effects, underscore its value in managing health conditions, particularly those involving iron overload and inflammation.

While lactoferrin is significant, a comprehensive approach to autoimmunity includes a variety of supplements like EpiCor, Andrographis, probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, curcumin, ginger, and selenium.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial, especially during challenging times like winter. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and appropriate supplementation are key to managing autoimmune conditions.

It’s essential to stay proactive in exploring both conventional and natural remedies, as they can offer hope and potential benefits in achieving immune balance.

Lactoferrin, alongside other supportive measures, offers a promising approach to managing autoimmune diseases. I have a longer, more detailed version of this article on autoimmunity 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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Music was performed by the OCC Concert Band and student Speaker Sgt. 1st Andrew Clayton, OC/T Ops Group, Joint Force Headquarters, New Jersey Army National Guard spoke during the ceremony.

Clayton remarked during his speech, “It is not what you did in your service that makes you the veteran. Regardless of what you were thinking when you joined or when your draft number was called or when your recruiter dropped you off and you were freaking out - none of that mattered.”

“Once you raised your right hand and took an oath to defend this great nation and nobody can take that from us, and for that it is okay to be proud no matter what you did in your service and that is what I found as most important on Veterans’ Day. It is a time we are all equal no matter what your service was,” Clayton added.

A rifle squad salute was presented by members of American Legion Post 129, Toms River.

The service concluded with the Sounding of “Taps” by Ross Eadie, OCC Concert Band.

Present at this year’s ceremony with a table showcasing their services and some

swag was the Veteran and Military Resource Center. Assistant Director Christina Hernandez runs the center at the college and she told Jersey Shore Online.com “we provide services to veterans, active military, National Guard reserves and their family members.”

“We have a lounge, a computer lab, a snack lounge like a mini-Red Cross,” she added. She said Clayton is the president of the Student Veterans Organization. “One of our members brought some shirts for a veterans’ organization he works with.

We have a bit of a display here along with resource information for veterans.”

Clayton said one of the resources offered involve “suicide prevention for veterans and other information for veterans but mostly we want to engage with the other students and faculty at the school and have them engage with the other student veterans at the school to help bridge the gap.”

“We leave no question unanswered,” he added.

Hernandez said, “we are really excited. We have built the veterans program up and we are excited about all the things we’ve been able to do and the students we’ve been able to engage with. We have a number of veterans here and they are very excited to be part of it as well. We are happy to give back.”

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates Often when I am discussing estate planning with individuals, they will tell me that they have already done some estate planning by putting various bank and brokerage accounts into joint names with them and one or more of their children. Some people will do this when believing that it will be easier for the children to access those accounts after the parent pass away.

I am not a believer in opening joint accounts with children. In most cases with a joint account the account automatically passes to the survivor on the account upon the death of the other joint account holder. So, mother puts her bank account into a joint name with her daughter. Mother believes that when mother passes away the daughter will then have access to that account. However, there are significant drawbacks to doing this.

By add i ng her d aug hter’s na me to the account, mom has made the daughter a co-owner of that account.

That means that any of the daughter’s creditors have access to the money in the account. By way of example, if the daughter was to be sued and a judgment entered against her the daughter’s judgment creditors could seize the money in the joint account.

Another potential issue is if daughter was to finds herself in a divorce situation, her soon to be ex-husband may try to claim the money in the account as her money and be subject to equitable distribution as part of the divorce proceeding.

If daughter was to become mentally incapacitated and go into a nu rsing home, the nursing home might expect daughter to use the money in that account for her nursing home expense.

Finally, mom may not intend for all the money in that account to become the daughter’s money. While we presume that mother trusts the daughter, daughter would be under no legal obligation to divide that money among the other beneficiaries.

Unfortunately, in my almost 40 years of practicing estate planning, I have seen every one of these potential scenarios occur. Consequently, I think it is bad advice for a parent to put money into a joint account with their children. I do not think it is a real concern that your children have access to your money immediately after your passing. In most cases, probate in New Jersey is a relatively quick and easy process allowing your executor to have access to your accounts shortly after your passing. It is rare that an executor needs immediate access to funds. In most cases creditors understand that they have to wait until the Will is probated and assets are in the control of the executor before they are paid.

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ArounD the JerSey Shore 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 Barrens 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 insight 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 New Egypt Historical Society came Photo by Bob Vosseller prepared with models, drawings, One of two nearly identical Jersey Devil figurines books and other items at two display is seen beside some of the specially made snacks tables. There were also specially for the occasion of a Jersey Devil forum. made cookies on a stick that featured the early folklore sketches of the Jersey Devil. of the winged creature and individuals like You could also enjoy some chilled apple cider Daniel Leeds who are part of the creature’s and a cupcake before and after hearing about background. Along with the beast’s origin, the origin of the mysterious monster. the Leeds family and the environment, her “I am actually amazed at the turnout. I am program touched on some of the colonial a history buff. I love the Pinelands and I love politics that took place during around 1735 the story of the Jersey Devil.” Tallon said. concerning colonists and loyalists.

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Continued From Page 23 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 farm this. This soil was highly acidic. All the crops they’ve been planting in Europe for years and years were 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 wearing 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 threefoot 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.

The Manchester Times, November 18, 2023, Page 27 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.”

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ArounD the JerSey Shore Gobble Til You Wobble 5K

STAFFORD – If you haven’t already done so, make sure you sign up for the 11th annual 2023 Gobble Wobble which will be on November 23 at the Stafford Municipal Building, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin.

This race is one of the biggest annual fundraisers for the Stafford Township Com-

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Ocean County’s Christmas Tree Lighting

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Board of Commissioners for Ocean County’s Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6 at 4:45 p.m. at the West Lawn, County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue,

Toms River.

Come join kick off the holiday season! Music provided by Pine Beach Elementary School.

Light refreshments of cookies and juice will be served following the brief ceremony.

Ocean County Library Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will close at 5 p.m. November 22, and will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 23.

The Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford and Toms River

branches will be open 9 a.m. through 5 p.m.

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Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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ArounD the JerSey Shore Santa Claus To Host The Hindenburg Experience Talk

LAKEHURST – Bring your children and grandchildren out to see Santa Claus, bring a gift for your child or your grandchild and Santa will put it in his bag and give it to them at the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum!

Santa Claus will be hosting the Hindenburg Experience talk on December 17 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum, 300 Center Street in Lakehurst. Just walk in, no advance notice necessary.

The museum will be presenting an informational talk experience about the crash on May 6, 1937, of the Hindenburg Air Ship with artifacts, books and pictures available for viewing.

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They are also available to present this same Hindenburg Experience talk to your Woman’s Club, Men’s Club, Residence Clubs, Veterans Club, Historical Societies, Girl and Boy Scouts Clubs, Local Schools and Library’s in Ocean County and other meetings as well upon request. Any teachers throughout the County or the Country that may want their students to learn more about the Hindenburg Disaster, they are now giving the talk by Zoom call to your class.) Or they will come to you. The talk is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour long.

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Hard Rock Hotel Hosts Diana Ross

ATLANTIC CITY – Diana Ross, global icon and legendary entertainer, songwriter, producer, film and television actress is returning to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on December 2 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.

Captivating fans with her soulful, heart-felt vocals and magnetic stage presence, Diana Ross owns the room and touches her audiences. They can expect to be captivated by

timeless hits such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Upside Down,” “I’m Coming Out,” “Reach Out and Touch,” “Endless Love,” and many more.

Throughout her storied career, Diana Ross has crafted a vibrant mosaic of achievements, seamlessly blending her many talents to captivate audiences around the world. As a testament to her enduring impact on the music industry, she has been honored with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. She is also the first woman in history to receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for her solo career and as part of a group.

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Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator For starters, liquids and gases pass through their thin skin - they have no need to drink. If you ever hear the call of frogs in your neighborhood, this is a clear sign that you’re in a healthy area. Each frog has its own unique call. A chorus of frogs singing is an advertisement to females that they are ready to breed. While there is no rule for frogs, but typically they prefer breeding near a water source like a wetland area or a pond.

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Without them water quality will decline, and water sources become clogged.

Frogs are considered both a food source for other animals like birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as a predator, feeding on insects, which includes pests, keeping their populations at bay. Their eggs are food for spiders and wasps. All this makes them an irreplaceable species in the food chain, and

their disappearance would affect the entire ecosystem drastically.

Frogs help keep diseases like dengue and malaria from spreading to humans. Without the frogs as predators, we would be overrun by populations of mosquitoes, who are responsible for carrying these diseases.

Australia is home to a variety of frogs, with more than 200 native species. Alarming is that in the last 25 years, eight species have become extinct. There are 30 frogs currently on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s threatened list. Doing our part in properly disposing of pollutants should be considered a priority.

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OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 18 - NOV 24

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can receive the praise you may be craving if you set good examples. Steer your life based on inner clarity to avoid outside circumstances or people deciding your course without you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do your best to absorb new knowledge. The more you know the better equipped you can be to figure out the ways to tackle your workload or projects. Your ideas could trigger your partner’s ambitions and success as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could help a friend by putting in a few good words.

A phone call or email might bring you some positive news. You and your partner may be in mental harmony right now so it can be a suitable time to discuss objectives and goals.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be making noteworthy progress in something worthwhile but could find that someone is feeling jealous and might be resistant to your charm. Do your best to take a brief lack of harmony in stride.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Enthusiasm can often be contagious and useful if it is well placed.

Do your best to finish practical tasks around the house. Try not to be carried away by daydreams when you should be paying attention to the facts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An unexpected phone call could shift your attitude in a positive direction. Plan for upcoming family gatherings to try and get everyone on the same page. Do your best to avoid letting extra expenses dampen your mood.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Bring loved ones into your confidence and you can share your original ideas. You could find an appropriate opportunity to express your gratitude towards important and trusted people in your life on whom you may rely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid missing the overall picture by fixating on smaller details. There may be people who could be too demanding about petty facets and miss the complete situation. You might know what is needed to achieve the desired outcome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Reframing a question could receive a more positive response. A heartfelt discussion may build a solid defense against possible conflict. Family gatherings can benefit from some interesting or special entertainment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Differences could put you at odds with someone, but they can be overcome by doing your best to remain generous and avoid being possessive.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Remaining methodical or logical may help you iron out some thorny issues. Bring on the feelings of future successes even if you might not be making as much headway as you would like currently.

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