May Day Rally Draws Crowd
Photos by Bob Vosseller
At left, more than 300 people protest President Donald Trump’s policies in front of the Ocean County Mall on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Five Trump supporters at rght came out to express their perspective on the president’s 100 days in office during that same rally held on “May Day” (May 1.)
By Bob Vosseller
TOMS RIVER – The term “mayday” is used as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications but on May 1, also referenced as May Day, it served as the theme for another protest that drew over 300 people.
The late Thursday afternoon protest was held on Hooper Avenue in front of the Ocean County Mall in Toms River and while the majority of those assembled carried signs expressing opposition to the actions and commentary of President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders, there were five Trump supporters who came out to express their view as well.
The protesters chanted, rang bells, held their signs high in the air as they peacefully lined up along the long stretch of property just beyond the parking lot area of the mall for around 90 minutes to get their messages out.
The signs expressed a lot of criticism toward the president, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts. Many specifically noted a concern for actual or potential cuts in veterans’ benefits, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Other issues of concern addressed Trump policies that rolled back environmental preservation regulations, decisions that have threatened members of the LGBTQ+ community, the economic impact of the president’s tariffs and immigration/deportation policies.
The American flag was held up high but some were hoisted upside down to signify that the nation was in need of help. Several “Hands Off FEMA” signs were also noted and many expressed the desire to see Trump not only stopped but out of office.
The crowd was multi-generational, including a few children, teens, young adults, middle aged
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Public Outcry Over Town Wanting To Acquire Church
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER
A move to acquire Christ Episcopal Church – through purchase or eminent domain – has caused a backlash among members of the public.
Mayor Daniel Rodrick told The Toms River Times that the purchase of the church has been in the works for some time, part of a broader waterfront recreation plan. This includes open access, public areas and other ways for people to enjoy the scenery.
“It’s been over a year in the making,” he said. The church property is the most controversial piece that is in the public’s eye. He also wants to buy a few smaller parcels that would be turned into municipal docks. Boaters would be able to dock and visit restaurants and shops downtown.
“There is no playground anywhere between St. Joe’s and Washington Street,” he said, in reference to Saint Joseph’s church on Hooper Avenue.
A park built on the church’s property “would serve 20,000 households and roughly a thousand or two thousand children who are playground age,” he said.
The town would negotiate in good faith to purchase the property, he said.
The ordinance that names all of the properties mentions either purchase or eminent domain.
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Locals Learn To Fight Jellyfish
By Chris Lundy
OCEAN GATE – A group of beach lovers learned how to prevent the proliferation of jellyfish in the Toms River.
Scientists and members of the Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue met at the Wildwood Avenue pier to demonstrate how they’ve been cleaning docks and other objects in the water. The polyps of the bay nettle jellyfish attach to these solid objects throughout the colder months. Cleaning the polyps off disrupts the life cycle and leads to fewer jellies in the river and lagoons the next season.
The Ocean Gate Social Club hosted the event, offering donuts and coffee. Members watched from the pier as Lauren Bunn and Dogan Mazur took to the cold water with brushes and demonstrated cleaning the pier.
Carl Mattocks, captain of the BTUSR dive team, then showed a few people near land how to do sweep the dock with long-handled brushes. The group has been cleaning docks in Berkeley for a few years now, and have seen it making a difference.
The dive team asks for permission and then goes property to property, cleaning the docks. However, if you allow your dock to be scrubbed, but your neighbors don’t, it doesn’t have as much of an impact on the nettle population.
That’s why education at events like this are so critical, Mattocks said. They have statistics proving that the effort is working. They just need a larger buy-in from the community to make a bigger impact.
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Carl Mattocks (front), Dogan Mazur and Lauren Bunn of the Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue begin scrubbing the Wildwood Avenue pier.
Photo by Chris Lundy
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people and seniors. A paraplegic man was also present holding a sign and expressing his displeasure of the Trump administration.
Some wore ACLU shirts (American Civil Liberties Union). One man dressed as a chicken to symbolize Republicans who needed to step up in opposition to Trump while one protestor sported a Bernie Sanders cardboard mask.
Car horns were heard in support of the protestors but a few cars yelled out epitaphs of support for Trump as township police monitored the situation to make sure protesters weren’t in the mall’s entrance or exit lanes. “I wanted to tell my grandchildren: I did not stay silent” one sign proclaimed. The most popular chant seemed to be “This Is What Democracy Looks Like.”
Few attendees wanted to share their full names saying they feared retaliation but Jersey Shore Online/Micromedia Publications spoke to several random individuals along the protest line.
One individual who asked to be identified by her first name, Maureen of Toms River came out because “lately it has been a lack of procedure of people just being kidnapped from their homes. Guilty or not guilty, there is due process and that isn’t what America stands for.” Her sign stated “America is Corrupt, Fire Musk.” She noted Trump’s 101st day in office saying that within that time “it is sad he can decimate our entire democracy in that amount of time.”
Judy Schmidt came out from Howell Township to attend the rally. She said her husband is a Vietnam veteran “and I’m here for the protection of veteran benefits, Social Security and all the programs that are being taken away from our children (Head Start was recently cut) and I feel the Republicans should stand up and grow a set.”
Schmidt said she also attended protests at area Tesla dealerships and protests in Red Bank, Toms River and Middletown. “This one is a pretty big one. They have to stand up!”
“Medicare and Medicaid is a major issue. I’m a cancer survivor. I am dependent on Medicaid and if that gets taken away, I literally might not survive. My mother is very elderly and she is dependent on Social Security and Medicare. America should not be a place where you have to worry day to day if you will be able to go to a doctor,” Bonnie of Wall Township said.
She noted the medical research cuts that have been made. “The whole thing they have been doing with autistic people (noting Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s role in the Trump administration and controversial remarks he made toward autistic people) is unconscionable.”
She added, “they are people too and his remarks that they will never get married or drive a car etc. etc. Little does he know that that the technology in which he spews his bile was largely developed by neuro divergent people so he can keep his mouth shut.”
“I think people are getting more and more concerned about how democracy is being threatened and where are the checks and balances, where is congress, where is the Justice Department, are they being intimidated along
with people trying to help the immigrants. Things keep escalating. We didn’t elect him to acquire Greenland or to acquire Canada,” Steve from Lakewood remarked. He added, “these are distractions to what is actually going on to things that are unchecked. It seems to be about people showing him loyalty and if you don’t you lose your job.”
Steve also noted that by cutting USAID “those illness can be brought here and then we have someone in charge of the health department (RFK) who is against vaccinations and is not into preparedness and is cutting funding for the research that would help fight future maladies.”
John of the Forked River section of Lacey Township was one of the protestors carrying the American flag upside down. Of his many issues of concern he said, “off the top of my head is how we treat human beings. How about the fact that you work your whole life and they try to take your Social Security and Medicare away?”
“I paid into that for 60 years. It affects everybody. A buddy of mine is in a veterans home. It is going to affect him in north Jersey. What is going to happen to him?” he asked.
His wife Tula said she was also concerned about Social Security, Medicare, the VA, Medicaid and “we’re concerned about everything. What they are trying to pass is very concerning. Losing our democracy is our number one concern.”
Women’s rights are one of the reasons Sharon Fox of Toms River came out to the rally. She noted changes requiring married women to provide their maiden names to prove they
are registered voters as being unfair toward women.
“This is crazy. I mean they are just taking more and more rights away from us and it is very discouraging spending my life now fighting for what we fought for before,” she said. “There was a time women weren’t allowed to have credit and we could only get it in our husband’s name back in the day and we couldn’t get credit cards unless our husbands signed for it,” she added.
She noted, “there were so many opportunities we didn’t have that is now the norm. My generation had to fight for those rights that they take for granted. My daughter is very much against what is happening right now. I go to women’s rights rallies and I’ve been doing this since high school. I was the first sports editor of my high school newspaper in 1972.”
Trump Supporters
Bob Hess of the Bamber Lake section of Lacey was sporting a red Trump 2024 campaign cap as he joined four other supporters of the president on the other end of the property. They came out to provide a different viewpoint.
“I thought there would be more people in support so I stopped by. They have their concerns (the other protestors) and they are probably good people but they are not thinking correctly. We can’t have an open border. My products are made in Mexico. They are good people but what needs to be done and it needed to be done five years ago when they opened the borders… somebody should have (Rally - See Page 8)
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Rev. Lisa A. Hoffman of Christ Episcopal Church posted on social media that she found out about this by a parishioner, not by any official communication from the town. She found out about it the night before the Township Council meeting where the first vote was to take place.
“The Christ Church property is not for sale nor has this even been a consideration. All church properties are owned by the Diocese and held in trust by the congregations. No real estate transactions of any kind can take place without the consent of the Standing Committee of the Diocese and the Bishop. Approvals are needed at every step of the way. So, we are not alone in this fight,” she wrote.
Church leaders have not made comments to local media. Hoffman told the Episcopal News Service that the 160-year-old Christ Church has more than 150 people in Sunday services. The church also hosts more than 20 support groups, a food pantry, weekly clothing distribution, and other services. The Ocean Christian Community rents an older church building on the property.
According to the Episcopal News Service, a parish holds its property in trust for the diocese and The Episcopal Church.
Homeless Shelter
that the mayor wants to take the property in retaliation of the church wanting the shelter. Earlier this year, Rodrick sent a mailer to residents saying he is “deeply concerned for the safety of our community” because of homeless people downtown. He described them as “constant gangs of men who are mentally ill, intoxicated or high on drugs, causing disturbances.”
He blamed the county government for their new warming center, saying that this has brought in homeless from all over the state – and even from other states. He also said that the JBJ Soul Kitchen pop-up near the downtown library is drawing homeless to the area.
County Commissioner Robert Arace responded with his own letter to residents stating that Rodrick’s letter was full of false claims and “fear-mongering.”
The law firm Novins York Jacobus & Dooley has been representing Christ Episcopal Church in their attempt to open a shelter. Attorney Michael B. York wrote a letter from his law firm to the town stating that all testimony has been concluded for the shelter and the board is in the process of hearing public testimony which is expected to continue on May 22. They expect a vote at that time.
of the shelter.
There are many cases where a property owner sued a town because the land use board members were found to have opinions regarding a case based on something outside of the testimony given.
“While we have had less than 24 hours’ notice of the mayor’s proposed taking, even a cursory review of the relevant case law would indicate that the Township is in a perilous position,” the letter states.
It cites case law Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. v. Hirschfield, 39 N.J. Super. 286: “However, the decision to condemn shall not be enforced where there has been a showing of improper motives, bad faith, or some other consideration amounting to a manifest abuse of the power of eminent domain.”
“It is clear and obvious that the Township and Mayor Rodrick are acting in bad faith and have ulterior motives. Clearly, they are not even trying to hide their actions. This attempt to use eminent domain as an excuse to obtain property is not disguised in this instance. Adding a property as a last-minute Council agenda item is clear and obvious bad faith.
the ordinance that would begin negotiations or use eminent domain. An ordinance has to be heard twice. The second reading is expected to be at the May 28 council meeting at 4 p.m. at town hall. An ordinance goes into effect 20 days after it passes on second reading. The council is all Republican, but two camps oppose each other on controversial matters.
The majority - Council President Justin Lamb, and council members Craig Coleman, Lynn O’Toole, and William Byrne – voted to introduce the ordinance to buy or otherwise take possession of the church and the waterfront properties. Councilmen David Ciccozzi, James Quinlisk, and Thomas Nivison voted against it.
It was a very contentious meeting. Early on, Nivison angrily asked the council members voting to take the church “Do you hate homeless? Do you hate God? Do you hate Christ?” At one point Ciccozzi recited the Lord’s Prayer.
Quinlisk was concerned that this would open the town up to an RLUIPA lawsuit or investigation.
The church is currently applying to the town to host a 17-bed overnight homeless shelter on the property. Critics of Rodrick have said
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is a land use board that oversees how property can be used in town. The church is asking for permission to open the shelter before the zoning board because it would mean a different use than what it is currently doing.
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The letter also noted that the mayor has been issuing public statements in opposition
“Should the Township continue down this path, we will have no choice but to seek all remedies at law and equity. Quite obviously, this will include a Section 1983 claim against all individual members of the Town Council and all members of the Township staff who knowingly participated in this bad faith action,” he wrote.
First Vote
The Township Council voted to introduce
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act protects houses of worship from politicians who zone an area specifically to keep them out. A few years ago, Toms River settled costly allegations brought about by the federal government, accusing the town of working against allowing certain houses of worship.
When the meeting was open to the public, most people spoke on the church issue. Toms River resident Catherine Galioto
Cats Available For Adoption
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER
– An adoption center with a free roaming cat playroom is open in downtown Toms River on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and also by appointment.
Paulette was a farm cat who came to the center with other cats who have already gone to new homes. She remains here with her brother Petey. Paulette has a beautiful
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coat and is a shy girl who is slowly coming out of her shell. She accepts love from center volunteers and is warming up to strangers.
The center is located at 34 Main Street (Route 9), Suite 1B. The adoption center is run by the group called Lawyers In Defense of Animals. They can be reached at 908910-2522, or on Facebook at /lidarescue and on Instagram @lida_rescue.
CenExel Toms River NJ Sheds Light On Gender Disparities In Alzheimer’s Disease
TOMS RIVER – CenExel Toms River NJ, a leader in advancing clinical research, is committed to addressing the significant gender disparities in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). New findings highlight that women are more likely to develop AD compared to men, underscoring the urgent need for targeted research and treatment.
Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million Americans aged 65 and older, with women comprising almost two-thirds of this population. Women in their 60s are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s over the course of their lives as they are to develop breast cancer. The reasons behind gender disparity are multifaceted, encompassing biological, genetic, and social factors. While women’s longer life expectancy has traditionally been citing as a key factor, emerging research suggests that other variables, such as hormonal changes and difference in brain architecture, may also contribute.
In addition to being disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s, women are also more likely to serve as caregivers for those living with AD. More than 60% of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers are women, with over
one-third being daughters. Women caregivers often take on more demanding tasks and care for individuals with greater cognitive and behavioral challenges.
“Women are at the forefront of the Alzheimer’s crisis.” Said Anna Brocco, PharmD, MBA, site Chief Operating Officer. “At CenExel Toms River, we acknowledge this reality and offer comprehensive support to women battling this disease, whether as patients or caregivers. We provide access to advanced research opportunities and a dedicated caregiver support group for those seeking a compassionate ear.”
CenExel Toms River invites the community to join its efforts in raising awareness and supporting Alzheimer’s research. For more information about their ongoing trials and how to get involved, please visit CenExel.com/ AMRI or call 732-908-1510.
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Rose Garden Celebrates 20th Anniversity
My name is Andrew Shawn, Owner/Administractor of Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation.
I have been a Nursing Home Administractor for the past 45 years.
Rose Garden opened on May 17th, 2005 and has served the Toms River and greater Ocean County area proudly for 20 years. It has been our vision and singular goal to “change hearts and minds” about the exsiting perception, and in some cases the reality of experiencing a stay at a Long Term Care Facility.
Our aim has been to be guided by the “Golden Rule”, a principle of ethics and morality that desires treating others as you would like to be treated.
The fundamentals are empathy and reciprocity in human interaction. I believe firmly Rose Garden has achieved that goal over our 20 years of service to our families and guests.
I am here to tell you that moving forward, that commitment remains the cornerstone of our philosophy.
See Alexander Taylor’s ‘Washed On The Shore’
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “Washed on the Shore,” environmentally energized art by Alexander Taylor, in the McConnell Gallery throughout the months of May, June and July.
The New York City-born artist and actor describes his exhibit as an invitation to “reflect, reconnect, and remember that where there is water, there is life – and with it, the hope for renewal.” He describes his artistic philosophy as “empathy, ecology and the interconnectedness of life – ‘ecosystem over egotism’.”
Alexander takes his affinity a step further, mixing purified water from the Atlantic Ocean into his palette for striking colors and textures and thought-provoking interpretations of the beauty, power and vulnerability
Art by Alexander Taylor of the sea and its inhabitants.
“After I collect ocean water, I boil it three times,” he said. “The remaining elements change the nature and tone of my acrylics and watercolors. Owners of my paintings actually have a little bit of the Atlantic Ocean on their walls.”
Alexander founded Coastal Luck Studio in 2020 and introduces followers to his unique perspectives through its website, Instagram, X and YouTube.
“Washed on the Shore” is free and open to the public for viewing during normal Branch operating hours. For more information, visit or call the OCL Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, \732-349-6200. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.
Ocean County Historical Society Installation Dinner
TOMS RIVER – The annual OCHS Installation Dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. on May 29 at Artisans Restaurant, 1171 Hooper Avenue, Toms River (northbound lane by the Ocean County Mall).
Join as we install our newest officers and board members, celebrate this past year’s achievements, award scholarships, and spend an evening with friends.
The cost is $55 per person. This includes salad, a buffet dinner, dessert, and soft drinks. Dress is casual. Please mail your check to the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 with Attention Jeff on the envelope. Be sure to provide the names of the people attending. If you have any questions, please call the museum at 732-341-1880.
Group SUP Yoga Classes
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Recreation presents Group SUP Yoga Classes for ages 16 and up. Experience a blend of challenge and mindfulness as you deepen your yoga and paddleboarding practice. Enjoy the gentle rhythms of water and nature in a small group setting.
Held at Shelter Cover Park, 1390 Bay Avenue, on Sundays June 29 through September 7 from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. Cost is $45 per paddler with
equipment rental; $25 per paddler with your own equipment.
All skill levels welcome. Meet in the beach parking lot. Participants must know how to swim. Dress for water activity, wear shoes and bring towel, hat, sunscreen, drink, and snack if needed.
For more information and to register, visit register.communitypass.net/tomsriver
H ere ’ s t o Y our H e A lt H Dear Pharmacist
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Small Fiber Neuropathy: 4 Natural Sodium Channel Blockers
You Should Know About
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
If you’re dealing with strange nerve symptoms like burning, tingling, or electric shock sensations, Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) might be the culprit. This condition affects the tiny unmyelinated nerves responsible for pain, temperature, and autonomic functions. One overlooked cause? Mutations or dysfunction in sodium channels like SCN9A, SCN10A, and SCN11A. When these channels go haywire, nerves fire uncontrollably like a smoke alarm that won’t stop.
Certain medications calm nerve hyperexcitability by blocking sodium channels, but did you know there are natural compounds that do too? While clinical trials are still lacking, I’ve researched promising options, and compiled them into a handy downloadable guide which I’ll tell you about momentarily.
Let’s look at 4 natural sodium channel blockers first. Consult your doctor about how these would affect your current medication protocol, even though they are available without a prescription:
Alpha Lipoic Acid - How it helps: This supplement reduces oxidative stress and stabilizes nerve membranes, indirectly calming sodium channels. The approximate dosage is 600 mg once or twice daily. Caution: This lowers blood sugar and helps with some complications of diabetes, so monitor closely and doublecheck with doc if you use insulin or diabetic meds. 2. Cannabidiol (CBD) - How it helps: Modulates ion channels like “Nav1.7” which plays a role in pain and inflammation. Start low (10–25 mg) and adjust as needed. Caution: May interact with medications (especially CYP450 substrates such as warfarin, atorvastatin, or clopidogrel), potentially altering their effec-
tiveness or increasing the risk of side effects.
3. Capsaicin (Chili Pepper Extract) - How it helps: Temporarily overstimulates pain nerves, then desensitizes them. May influence sodium and TRPV1 channels. Apply it topically with a cream sold online or at pharmacies. There are prescription-strength patches available with a doctor’s order. Caution: Expect initial burning, do not apply to open/broken skin. Always remember to wash your hands well and avoid your eyes and mouth.
4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA) - How it helps: Strengthens nerve membranes and reduces inflammation and sodium influx. Dose: 1,000 to 3,000 mg daily (combined EPA/DHA). Caution: May thin blood which is considered helpful, however consult your doctor if you take anticoagulants.
Sodium channels are like electrical gates in your nerves. In SFN, these gates can malfunction, staying open too long or firing too often leading to pain, tingling, or weird autonomic symptoms like heart palpitations or digestive issues. Blocking or modulating them helps calm the storm.
If you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, these conditions will worsen sensations of SFN. I have dozens of articles about these conditions at my website. Also, SFN is a known complication of diabetes, even if you have well-managed glucose.
You can download my free guide. I’ll email it to you next Tuesday after you sign up for my free newsletter at my website. You deserve answers and relief. Let’s quiet those misfiring nerves, naturally. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into this topic, I’ve written a longer, more comprehensive blog on my website at 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) ©2025 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Jeff Ross’ “Take A Banana For The Ride” Coming To Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Photo courtesy Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY – “Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride” is coming to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for two shows in July. The shows are set for July 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. in the Sound Waves Theater. Emmy-nominated comedian Jeff Ross, internationally-known as “The Roastmaster General,” will exclusively tour this show on Hard Rock stages this summer before heading to Broadway. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City is the only venue with two shows scheduled. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased
at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com or Ticketmaster.com. All shows are subject to change.
Hot off the record-breaking success of his Emmy-nominated “GROAT (Greatest Roast of All Time): Tom Brady” for Netflix, Ross offers audiences a strikingly rare insight into his life with “Take A Banana For The Ride,” a hilarious and cathartic comedic experience about life and human resilience. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this exhilaratingly intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered.
“Ever since my Aunt Bess took me to see Jackie Mason on Broadway when I was young, I’ve daydreamed about performing my own classy and uncensored one-man show,” said Jeff Ross. “I’m honored and excited by the opportunity to share my origin story of how I became the Roastmaster General! This new show is designed to be a cathartic experience shared with others – I encourage you to bring friends that you care about, people that might be going through tough times. I will shake them out of it with an evening of uncensored jokes, uplifting stories, songs and even some live roasting of the bravest volunteers.”
“Take A Banana For The Ride” is produced by Eric Nederlander, Robert Nederlander Jr., Marc Cornstein and Tony Eisenberg, with ShowTown Productions serving as Executive Producer.
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Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732849-6068 (new number). (t/n)
COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY
Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
CA$h PAID For OLD 45 RPM RECORDS - R and B, doo wop, soul, rock and roll, and rockabilly. (909)938-4623 8am-8pm, bobo78rpm@verizon.net. (20)
CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
I Buy Records - Cash paid, we answer the phone. Call Eddie at 732-829-5908. Records 33/45. Walt buys comics, toys & collectibles. Call 908-278-3782. (11)
Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)
Comic Books From 1970'S And Older Wanted - Cash paid. Please call Steve any time at 732-277-7327. (21)
Services
Handyman Solutions - Affordable prices that are budget friendly. All phases of Home Improvement and Repairs. Carpentry • Laminate Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Doors • Windows • Siding • Hand and Vinyl Railings • Decks • Minor Plumbing/Electrical and more. Licensed Insured. 609-384-9030. (50)
Experienced, Reliable - Private duty (no agency fees) Caregiver/Home Health aide available for live-in, or hourly position South Jersey, Jersey Shore area. Call Nina at 732-8676686. (15)
Handyman - Painting, powerwashing, electrical, plumbing, light hauling. Call Joe 732-859-9266. (19)
PAINTING By Neat And Meticulous European Craftsman - who will beat any written estimate. Senior discounts. Interior, exterior. Call 732506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (t/n)
Affordable Landscaping - Spring Cleanups, Complete lawn maintenance, Sod & seed lawns, Shrubs & tree pruning, Topsoil & mulch and much more. 640-999-0072. (25)
PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE, PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING - Call 732-688-3532. (28)
Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)
Have Pickup Truck? - You need something picked up at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Call Lou at 732-582-9647 or 813-7569301. Thank you. (20)
Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)
THE RIDE GUY - Takes you anywhere! No limits. Comfy mini-van. References. Call Charlie 732-216-3176 or Email: cr@exit109.com. Let's Go! (t/n)
DIRECTV - All your entertainment. Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Directv and get your first three months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included. Choice package $84.99/ mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-877-557-1213 (t/n)
APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations. Fully insured and licensed. Seniors 10% off any job $500 or more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (7)
Learn To Play The - Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or drums, from a NJ State Certified Teacher of Instrumental Music, in your home! Call 732-3504427 for more information. (21)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (t/n)
Cleaning Service - Too tired or can't be bothered. Call Donna 732-3305916. Rentals, overturns, construction and residential. Insured and bonded. (9)
Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-833-901-0309 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. (t/n)
A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267475-7962 or 732-477-0379. (43)
DO YOU WANT YOUR CAR TO LOOK GOOD AND SHINE ? Call Lenny - Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (24)
"Stick With the Man That Covers Your Can! - Residential and Commercia Pump-outs FREE 1 year supply of enzyme treatment with each septic pump-out. Septic Inspections. Septic System Installations and All Repairs. Grease Traps installation and pump outs. Tank Abandonment and Demolition. 24 Hours Emergency Service! 732-244-0189. (5)
Computer Service At Doorstep! - Over a decade in industry. Printer's, troubleshooting, MAC and Windows. Commercial or personal. Call Giovanni 732-908-9919. (22)
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING - Local And Reliable 732-688-6532. (20)
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River Elks Mother’s Day Flower Sale
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 Scholarship Committee has announced their annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale for the following dates:
• May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• May 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost is $20 per basket. Cash and carry. Any questions, contact Janine at 732-278-8150. Open to the public.
Toms River Beach Sweep
TOMS RIVER – Join Toms River Recreation & Parks, and the Green Team for a spring beach sweep to get ready for the summer season, on June 14 at 9 a.m. at either Ortley Beach or Shelter Cove Beach. Gloves and trash bags will be supplied as we all work together to provide a clean and safe beach for our families to enjoy. No registration is needed, bring the family or civic group to the beach to join in.
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