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–Photo by Chris Lundy The justice complex was the site of remediation and renovation work.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A $2 million renovation to the justice complex is coming at the same time as a sewage break t hat closed several courtrooms and displaced employees.

The incident stemmed from a sewer break one night in September, ad-

–Photos by Chris Lundy The hotel and condos will be built behind the Wawa, which might be finished in November.

By Chris Lundy SOUTH TOMS RIVER – A 100-room extended stay hotel is planned for the land behind the Wawa that is under construction on Dover Road.

The hotel will join the 360 condominium (Hotel - See Page 4)

Gridiron Gossip: High School Stars Go For Extra Yards In College

By Chris Christopher Penn State University again finds itself fielding one of the nation’s top college teams and Mike Gesicki and Manny Bowen are among the reasons for the Nittany Lions’ success.

Gesicki, a senior tight end-hybrid out of Southern Regional High School, caught 22 passes for 176 yards and four

touchdowns through the team’s first six games of the season. His longest reception devoured 35 yards. He averaged 29.3 yards per game.

Bowen, a junior linebacker from Barnegat, made 13 solo tackles and added 29 assists and one pass deflection.

Gesicki, a 6-foot-6, 250-pounder, is projected (Stars - See Page 7)

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Tymere Berry, from Toms River South, notched 24 tackles in 5 games

ministrator Carl Block said. The worst damage was on the first floor, when a pipe separated from a joint, leaking sewage into a courtroom, which spread to other courtrooms. There was also one room on the second floor affected, and several on the (Complex - See Page 4)

Freeholder Race About Taxes, Drug Epidemic

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – There are three candidates seeking a single, three-year term. In alphabetical order, the candidates are Barry Bendar (Green Party), Helen Dela Cruz (Democrat), and incumbent Joseph Vicari (Republican).

Bendar, an Information Technology Professional for 38 years, is currently a database administrator for a large health care company in New Jersey.

As a third party candidate, he said that residents need a better option than the current two parties, who he said work “hand in glove” with (Race - See Page 5)

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Hotel:

Continued From Page 1 units also planned for the site that is a redeveloped landfill property.

South Toms River isn’t a tourist destination like Seaside, so residents have been concerned that the hotel would become a haven for people who need a cheap place to sleep while dealing with drugs.

For example, Toms River Police arrested 15 people on Oct. 5 as part of a 5 a.m. drug raid at the Red Carpet Inn on West Water Street in downtown Toms River.

This is exactly the kind of situation South Toms River does not want, borough business administrator Joseph Kostecki said.

They will require a commitment from the

redeveloper that the right kind of people will be welcome.

Since the condo complex and the hotel will be run by the same redeveloper, not a chain, it behooves them to rent rooms to the right people, he said. No one will want to live in a condo next to a hotel known for drugs.

The success of one part of the complex is dependent on the success of the other parts.

“We want the right quality of people there,” he said.

The difference between a hotel and an extended stay hotel is that the extended stay caters to people who travel for business, or specific functions. For example, professionals are needed to come to the area for the decommissioning of the Oyster Creek Generating Station. Also, Central

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Regional School District is hosting events at their campus.

“Those are the type of guests they look for,” he said.

It is not yet known what the length of time an “extended stay” would be regulated to, or how that would be enforced.

The hotel will have a restaurant inside, which will have a liquor license. Unlike other kinds of liquor licenses that the borough would put out to bid and collect money on, this license is attached to the hotel and is overseen directly by the state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

There would also be a pool and clubhouse usable by hotel guests as well as condo

residents, he said.

Also in the development would be approximately 8,000 square feet of retail/ commercial property.

The volunteer fi re company has had a chance to look at the plans to make sure they can respond to any emergencies there, he said.

The plan, when finalized, would also have to go before the Pinelands Commission for approval.

“We’re approaching it cautiously, but it seems like there’s some support (from residents),” he said. “We honestly trust the redeveloper. They’ve accepted every request the borough asked.”

Complex:

is going to work in different offices until everything is cleaned up and the renovation is complete.

There is a new jail addition that had been built recently, Block said. The new area has newer toilets and pipes so that something like this wouldn’t happen. The older parts of the jail, where the items were flushed, will now be fitted with new toilets. New flooring and security measures will also be installed.

After the contractor fi nishes work, they run tests to make sure the area is clean, he said. The county will be having other tests done independently of this to confi rm it.

An ordinance appropriating $2 million was introduced at the Oct. 4 Freeholders meeting. This will take care of all of the planned work.

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It’s believed that the cause of the break was an inmate in the fourth floor jail flushing items down the toilet.

Five out of the seven courtrooms wound up being closed for cleanup, he said. They were all back to being used on Oct. 10.

The third floor had a renovation being planned. The Sheriff’s Department, which is on that floor, has relocated during this and will return after the planned renovation is complete, he said.

Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said there had been problems over a number of years with pipes on that facility, and that his staff had complained about it. The department

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Race:

Continued From Page 1 each other. This two-party system has led to some of the best things in Ocean County being ruined. Being separate from them means that he does not owe anyone any favors, and will only serve the people.

“I will look out for the well-being of all Citizens of Ocean County, not just the political bosses and those politically connected (dump the “friends and family” plan),” he said. This kind of corruption has cost taxpayers.

As an environmentalist, he said he will enforce new regulations that will address development projects consistently throughout all towns in Ocean County, with the goal being the preservation of the Barnegat Bay. Additionally, he said he would remove the county’s representative to the Pinelands Commission for “violating his oath to protect the Pine Barrens.”

Those who opposed a gas pipeline that is coming to a station in Manchester have called for the removal of the county’s representative to the Pinelands Commission, since he was one of the votes that would allow the pipeline.

The county, and even the state, needs to work toward green manufacturing, “which will help save what’s left of our environment while creating sustainable jobs.”

Other promises include making sure no Ocean County resident goes homeless and building a relationship with neighboring counties.

“Having been active in Ocean County politics since 2003, I have seen fi rsthand that the relationship between the two major parties in New Jersey is not healthy for the average resident,” he said. “Political corruption is a pet peeve of mine and when elected, I will work tirelessly to bring the rampant amount ongoing in Ocean County to light.”

Dela Cruz served as a committeewoman in Lacey for three separate, three-year terms. These were: 1995-1997, 2004-2006, and 2011-2013. “As a Lacey Committeewoman, I was liaison to the Economic Development Council and Board of Health (Public Health Services), Seniors Advisory Group, and the Municipal Alliance.”

She is an active member of Lacey United Methodist Church, also serving as a former trustee, and member of the nominations committee.

“The two biggest issues facing Ocean County are taxes and drug addiction,” she said. “I plan on stabilizing taxes by examining current spending and prioritizing future expenditures. I will propose a 2% spending cut in each department.”

Dela Cruz was a franchisee for 7-Eleven from 1987 to 2002. She is a nurse at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City, with a specialty in addictions nursing.

“I will help take out the stigma from drug addiction through better education of the public and will also seek to expand drug treatment programs and make them more

The Berkeley Times, October 21, 2017, Page 5 accessible for those in need,” she said.

Public access to the Freeholders are another issue for her. Freeholder meetings are held in downtown Toms River at 4 p.m., when many people are at work. She would move them to 7 p.m. so more members of the public can attend.

“I also will propose having eight Freeholder meetings a year in different locations around the county, in order that residents that live farther away from Toms River can more easily attend,” she said.

“I will be the fresh voice on the Freeholder Board. For more than 25 years, there has been only one group represented on the Board. I will represent the residents of Ocean County, with compassion and integrity. I will speak up and stand up for them, and will block any effort that calls for outrageous spending and irresponsible borrowing. I will report to the people what goes on in the backroom,” she said.

Vicari has been a freeholder since 1982.

He has also served on the Dover Township Committee (currently called the Toms River Township Council) from 1979 to 1994, serving as mayor for five one-year terms.

He has also been the Dover Township Police Commissioner, superintendent of Berkeley Township School District, and a teacher and principal in Brick.

He received the March of Dimes Franklin award for chairing the annual Walk America for 16 years, and has been named “Man of the Year” by the Columbia Civic League, the Italian-American Cultural Society of Ocean County, and UNICO. The main issues in Ocean County are taxes, substance abuse, and the economy.

He said he plans on continuing to hold the line on the tax rate, and ensuring the county’s AAA bond rating, which provides the best credit rate in borrowing.

“There are never any surprises in the county budget. We have kept our tax rate stable because we can carefully plan not just for today, but for the future,” he said.

Part of the drug issue comes from rehabilitation, but part of it is from enhancing counseling within the community and schools. Education is also the key to growing the economy, he said. “As liaison to the OC Vocational-Technical Schools, I am implementing a new specialized training program for students about to enter or re-enter the work force,” he said. It will “work with local businesses to provide the kinds of training that employers are looking for in new hires.”

He also said he is working with professionals in the county to welcome and develop new businesses in Ocean County, “therefore increasing ratables, job opportunities, and to strengthen our local economy.”

There are some problems, like the Route 9 corridor, that are state issues. He said he will continue to lobby Trenton to widen Route 9.

“I have worked hard to provide our residents with the outstanding services they deserve while keeping the cost of government in check,” he said.

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Open enrollment for marketplace healthcare is from November 1 to December 15 for health plans that start coverage January 1, 2018. Previously, open enrollment lasted for a three-month period, beginning on November 1 and lasting through January 31.

The change, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was made to align better with Medicare and the private market, but some states that operate their own health insurance exchanges, such as New York, have elected to extend the open enrollment period beyond the Dec. 15 cutoff.

Fulfill, formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, is offering residents of both counties some relief in what can be an overwhelming process of signing up for and choosing a health plan within the government’s healthcare marketplace.

Barbara Scholz, Director of Advocacy and Programs at Fulfill, said that one of the ways the nonprofit is fighting hunger is through affordable healthcare. Healthcare Navigators will be at various locations throughout the area during open enrollment to help guide people through the now shortened process.

Healthcare Navigators are certified by the federal government, knowledgeable about policies and terms, and can help consumers find policies that are appropriate and affordable for them.

Scholz said a navigator will log onto the marketplace website (healthcare.gov) with a consumer and walk them through the process, showing them how to set up a username and password, answer questions, and either

submit the application right away, or save it for later if they need time to discuss it with family members.

“People have to consider which plans are the best for them and that’s something the Navigator can help them with as well,” said Scholz.

She said the 9 navigators are also there to help with people who have disabilities or who don’t have access to a laptop or internet at home. Four of them will be able to provide assistance in Spanish.

Although open enrollment offers year-round coverage for 2018, there are also special enrollment periods – such as getting married, having a baby, losing your job or gaining citizenship – where you would not have to wait until the following November to get coverage. Fulfill offers help throughout the year for those special coverage periods as well.

Healthcare Navigators will be available at locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties during the open enrollment period: • The B.E.A.T. Center, 1769 Hooper Ave. in Toms River – Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, November 1 through December 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; later by appointment • Freehold Raceway Mall Financial Success Center in Freehold, next to Macy’s on the first floor – Every Tuesday and Wednesday, November 1 through December 15 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Attendees should bring addresses, social security numbers, employer/income information (W-2s, pay stubs, wage/tax statements) and current health/job-based insurance information.

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BAYVILLE – The VFW Post 9503 Post and Boy Scout Troop 9503 invite you to attend their monthly “all you can eat” breakfast at the Post, located at 383 Veterans Blvd. from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 29. This month’s special is cinnamon raisin French toast with eggs to order/assorted omelets, hash/sausage,

breakfast potatoes, orange/tomato juices, toast/biscuits, and coffee/tea. The price is $8 for adults and $4 for kids under $12. Active duty personnel eat for free. Come join us and meet the newly chartered Boy Scout Troop 9503 members. Our Memorial Wall will be open to the public for visitation.

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Stars:

Continued From Page 1 to be a high choice in the NFL Draft next spring.

Named to the Mackey Award Preseason Watch List prior to 2017, he was selected a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press, the Sporting News, USA Today and Street & Smith. He earned second-team All-American honors from Sports Illustrated, Athlon Sports and Lindy’s prior to the 2017 campaign.

Gesicki earned Pro Football Focus Big Ten Team of the Week honors after catching two touchdown passes in a win over the University of Pittsburgh. He is an advertising and public relations major. He was named Academic All-Big Ten as a junior and sophomore.

Bowen, a 6-foot-1, 226-pounder, is a media studies major. He was named Academic All-Big Ten as a sophomore.

Russell a play wrecker: Former Lakewood player Chapelle Russell, a redshirt freshman linebacker, is one of Temple University’s top players.

Russell, through his first six games of the season, was second on the Owls in total tackles with 41. He was second on the club in solo stops (25) and assists (16).

A teammate is former Lakewood standout Amir Tyler, a freshman defensive back.

Beverette sparkles: Another ex-Lakewood star, senior defensive back Tyrice Beverette, is a top tackler at Stony Brook University.

Through six games, he was third on the Seawolves in total tackles with 38 and first in solo stops (27) while adding 11 assists.

He notched 4 1/2 tackles for 20 yards lost, two sacks for 16 yards lost, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.

Monmouth successful: Receiving contributions from local players, the Monmouth University Hawks won five of their first six games.

Senior safety Mike Basile, a former Brick Memorial player and a likely NFL draft choice next spring, was named the Big South Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Hawks to a 48-36 win over Holy Cross.

Entering the game, the ex-Mustang needed 17 solo tackles to set the Big South record for solo stops. He did just that and added two assisted tackles to finish with a career-high 19 tackles. He also recorded his first multiple sack game, forcing a fumble on the first play of the second quarter and setting up the Hawks’ initial touchdown of the game.

The owner of Monmouth’s career record for total tackles, Basile finished the game fourth in career stops in Big South history with 375.

Basile, through his first six games of the season, led the Hawks in total tackles (68) and solo stops (50). He was second on the team in assists with 18. He made 7 1/2 tackles for 41 yards lost. He registered two sacks for 16 yards lost and added one interception, one pass breakup, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and one blocked kick.

Junior defensive back Tymere Berry (Toms River South) was fourth on the Hawks in total tackles with 24 through five games.

He made 17 solo stops and added seven as-

The Berkeley Times, October 21, 2017, Page 7 sists. He led the team in pass breakups with six and was second in pass deflections with seven. The former Indian blocked one kick.

Senior wide receiver Vinny Grasso (Donovan Catholic) caught 18 passes for 179 yards through six games, averaging 9.9 yards per catch and 29.8 yards per game.

One catch was for 23 yards.

The former Griffin rushed for 45 yards and one touchdown on two carries. His longest run was 39 yards.

Junior wide receiver Mike Castronuova (Jackson Memorial) hauled in three passes for 15 yards and returned three kickoffs for 66 yards through six games.

Sophomore defensive lineman Adam Kakar (Toms River North) made two solo stops and added one assist through six games.

Monmouth will host Liberty in a Big South game Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m on ESPN3.

It will be the Hawks’ Homecoming Game.

Glover productive: Enjoying a solid season at The College of New Jersey is senior running back Khani Glover, the former Jackson Memorial standout.

Glover through his first five games of the season rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries, averaging 3.2 yards per carry, including a run of 41 yards. He averaged 30 yards per game.

The ex-Jaguar caught five passes for 32 yards, averaging 6.40 yards per catch, including an 11-yarder. He averaged 6.40 yards per catch.

Unleashing terror: Several former high school players are on the McDaniel College roster.

Playing for the Green Terror are sophomore wide receiver Matt Schleifer (Brick), sophomore defensive back Alex Rosario (Donovan Catholic), junior running back Matt Cathey (Brick Memorial), senior defensive back Teddy Golubowski (Donovan), senior linebacker Drew Scott (Brick), freshman linebacker Pete Laquaglia (North), freshman offensive linemen William Sagarese (North) and Chris Renda (North), sophomore offensive lineman John Kozak (Brick), sophomore long snapper Jake Scott (Brick) and sophomore defensive lineman Dan Finelli (Brick).

Schleifer through six games caught seven passes for 161 yards, averaging 26.8 yards per catch. His longest reception devoured 68 yards. He returned 10 kickoffs for 208 yards, averaging 20.8 yards per dash. One return was 28 yards.

He returned 18 punts for 266 yards, averaging 14.8 yards per run back. He sped 71 yards on one return.

Rosario through six outings made 12 tackles and broke up four passes.

Cathey was first on the team in rushing yardage through his first six games of 2017 with 562 yards on 121 carries. He averaged 93.7 rushing yards per game and caught three passes for 13 yards.

Drew Scott, through his first six games of the year, was in a two-way tie for first place on the team in total tackles with 39.

He led the team in solo tackles with 25 and was second in assists with 14. He broke up one pass.

Finelli also starred through six games, making 16 tackles, including 13 solo stops and adding three assists. He notched two

sacks for 10 yards lost and three tackles for 11 yards lost. He broke up three passes.

Cougars on the prowl: At Kean University are senior defensive lineman Marquis Oliver (Lakewood), sophomore wide receiver David Patterson Jr. (Lakewood), sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Leaks (Howell), sophomore defensive back Amani Richardson (Manchester), senior punter Steve Ferlisi (Brick), freshman defensive lineman John Sokolov (Lacey), freshman linebacker Matt Milden (Lacey), senior offensive lineman Joe Bick (Manchester), sophomore offensive lineman Elijah Gill (Lakewood) and junior fullback Liam Christensen (Central Regional).

Oliver, through four games, notched seven solo tackles, two assists and two quarterback hits.

Patterson Jr. through four outings snared 11 passes for 113 yards. One catch was for 45 yards. He averaged 22.6 receiving yards per game, 10.3 yards per catch and made three solo tackles.

Richardson made seven tackles, including six solos, through five games. He blocked two kicks, broke up one pass and deflected

one pass.

Ferlisi punted 22 times for a 37 1/2-yard average through six games. His longest punt sailed 49 yards. Eight punts landed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Three resulted in touchbacks. He notched four fair catches.

Taylor a Demon Deacon: Freshman defensive back Ja’Sir Taylor, a former Brick Green Dragon, made five solo stops through his first three games of the season for Wake Forest University.

He made one solo stop in a 28-14 loss to Clemson University.

Ex-Mariner at Rutgers: Freshman defensive back Parker Day, an ex-North player, is a member of the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights.

Locals at Stonehill College: On the roster are Xavier Young, a junior defensive tackle from Barnegat, and former Howell player Noah Powell, a sophomore defensive end.

Young through five games made nine tackles, including six assisted stops.

Is your favorite athlete missing? Please e-mail Chris Christopher: cchristopher1259 @gmail.com with information.

–Photo courtesy Jon Lambert Vinny Grasso, from Donovan Catholic, now plays for Monmouth University.

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SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Simon’s Soup Kitchen reopened for the season on October 17. Simon’s Soup Kitchen operates every Tuesday and Friday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from October through April at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Grant Avenue. Dinners are served to anyone who is need of a hot meal or some fellowship. In addition to serving meals, Simon’s Soup Kitchen will also once again be distributing a brown bag breakfast to the children who attend the kitchen

through its “Breakfast with Al” program.

Simon’s Soup Kitchen also provides a special Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 23 and will be served from 2 until 3 p.m. During the Christmas season Simon’s Soup Kitchen also provides toys for children during their special Christmas parties sponsored by local organizations and the kitchen.

For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen, visit its website at simonssoupkitchen.org.

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BERKELEY – All four schools in Berkeley Township School District celebrated the Week of Respect from October 2 to 6.

During this week, schools provided a variety of lessons to focus on the prevention of harassment, intimidation and bullying.

Students performed random acts of kindness and worked together on puzzles to practice

problem solving and conflict resolution skills. They celebrated the Week of Respect with Respect Walks and Spirit Days and also held a Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair Day to show the world we respect everyone for who they are, as well as a Peace Sign and Tie Dye Day to demonstrate that we all have different strengths, but can coexist.

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BAYVILLE – Jalynn M. Pagano and Angel Sanches were recently recognized as Central Regional High School (CRHS) Seniors of the Month: Jalynn M. Pagano Jalynn Pagano has earned numerous recognitions and awards throughout her high school career. She achieved high honor roll every marking period while enrolled in Honor and AP level courses with a cumulative weighted GPA of 105.7. She was Student of the Marking Period on multiple occasions for Chemistry Honors, Algebra II Honors, Wind Ensemble and Instrumental Music. She served as Vice President of the National Honor Society and Treasure of the English Honor Society. She was also inducted into the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematic Honor Society, Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society and the Science Honor Society.

Jalynn has been equally successful outside the classroom. She is a talented musician and was accepted into the South Jersey Band and Director’s Association. She performed with the SJBDA Clarinet Ensemble. She played the clarinet as a member of CRHS Concert Band and Wind Ensemble, and the tenor sax with the Jazz Band. She was part of the Pit Orchestra for the spring plays, and she was the Woodwind Section Leader for the Marching Eagles.

Jalynn volunteered at the Holiday Care Center in Toms River by playing flute or tenor sax for residents. She helped raise money for Food Bank of Ocean and Monmouth County, and

assisted with summer exchange program. She has applied to Rutgers and West Chester and would like to double major in Music Education and Physics.

Angel Sanches Angel Sanches has an impressive resume.

He achieved a cumulative weighted GPA of 104.2 while enrolled in rigorous Honor and AP courses. He took advantage of the Humanities Academy where he will end up earning 18 college credits this year. He was accepted into National Honor where he served as Communication Officer. He was the Historian Officer for the English Honor Society. He was also inducted into the History Honor Society. He was awarded Student of the Marking Period for Algebra I Honors, and received a College Acknowledgement Award in 2017. He maintained the highest GPA for the year in the following courses: Spanish I, Law and Society and Geometry.

Angel’s diligence is evident in all his pursuits.

He provided over 4,000 hours of volunteer service with the Boy Scouts which resulted in the Presidential Medal of Volunteering in 2015. He assisted with numerous cleanup efforts as a member of the O.C.E.A.N club. He walked for Cancer Awareness and helped with elementary school for NHS. He represented CRHS in the Academic Bowl Competitions annually. Somewhere in his busy schedule, Angel was able to work at Come 2 Mama as a busser and server. Angel intends to pursue a high degree in Political Science/History.

Holiday City South Women’s Club Trip Schedule

BERKELEY – Holiday City South Women’s Club will take the following trips this year: November 29: Longwood Gardens. $77 per person includes bus trip, garden tour and show, and lunch at Mendenhall Inn. December 13: Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre in PA presents “The Miracle of Christmas. Includes bus trip, Shady Maple Smorgasbord and show tickets for $112 per

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By William Clanton SHIP BOTTOM – Almost a hundred kites took f light on LBI this Columbus Day weekend. The 3rd Annual LBI Fly International Kite Festival came to Ship Bottom taking over of the skies of LBI. The blue skies were complimented by the delightful sea breeze and the distant ruff ling sound of kites gracefully f lying in the sky.

LBI Fly has been organized to bring the brilliant, colorful artist designed kites, giant inf latable kites and an amazing show of sport kiting all between the 3rd and 15th Street Beaches in Ship Bottom.

Aside from just traditional kites there were sport kite demos, bol kite races, buggy kites, f ly your own kite, kite f lying lessons, nighttime illuminated kite f lying performances by the Barnegat Lighthouse, and so much more. Coordinators also held several kid-friendly events, such as kids’ kite making, a high f liers’ art market and the KiteFest Bazaar in Bayview Park, 68th Street in Brant Beach.

The annual LBI Fly Festival was originally started in 2015 and invited over 30 different professional and international kite flyers to show off an arrangement of colorful and beautifully designed kites.

This year marked one of the biggest turnouts they’ve seen so far here on Long Beach Island.

“The kite festival is fun for all ages and for families.” said event coordinator Lisa Willoughby.

“It’s all very colorful and not what we were expecting exploring the Island,” stated Jack and Donna from Allentown, PA. The couple, who were vacationing on LBI, stumbled across the event entirely by chance and were soon amazed by the magnitude of kites, their designs and the sheer beauty of it all.

“The event is very well run and worth coming down for,” said Fred and Donna Taylor, two professional kite enthusiasts from Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada.

They enjoy kite f lying whenever and wherever they can.

Both professional and amateur kite enthusiasts from all around the world came out to LBI to present their beautifully designed and custom kites. The event gave f liers and spectators alike the chance to meet with other kite enthusiasts. The kite festival is an international venue, hosting kiters from as far as Canada, Germany, France, Tasmania and so many other places from all around the world.

Robert Brasinjton, a professional kite designer and enthusiast from Tasmania, was there showing of an arrangement of custom kites. Brasinjton has been designing and flying these kites for over 25 years. His passion originally started with surfing and skateboarding, surprisingly enough. It was the movement, fast pace, artist design and idea that soon got him into professional kiting. These enthusiasts love to show off their beautiful creations to spectators and can be found at venues all around the world.

Maria Gyllespie, who insisted she was an amateur kite f lyer, took the chance to display her kite designs and personal style. She said she originally got her start making quilts and soon transferred her quilt making designs to kites. She has been doing this for four years so far.

This year’s 3rd annual LBI Fly International Kite Festival had an amazing turnout. The beach was packed with people and kites alike. Kite f lier and spectators are already geared up for next year.

Sinatra And Friends Show

WHITING – A Touch of Sinatra presents “Sinatra and Friends,” a live musical journey back to the 50’s. Let’s reminisce by paying tribute to the legendary stars with humor, stories, and of course, the songs of

Sinatra and his friends on Saturday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at the Whiting Station Ballroom, 323 Gardenia Drive. For tickets, call Ellen at 732-350-2158 or Joan at 732350-2045. Seating is limited to 150 people.

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Did you know that your hearing health has a direct effect on your overall health? Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family.

Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers.

Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.

Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss.

2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss.

3. One in 14 Generation Xers (37-48) already have hearing loss.

4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss.

5. Hearing aids can reduce the effects of

hearing loss by 50 percent Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life Memory and Hearing Loss: Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than adults with normal hearing. Degraded hearing may force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound. Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing.

Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss.

Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia.

Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation. Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends. Adults, 50 and older, with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and are less likely to participate in social activities than those who wear hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increases with the severity of the hearing loss.

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OHI accepts and will work with most insurances. For adult patients without insurance, the regular f lu shot costs $20 dollars and the high dose for seniors costs $30. Through the program Vaccines for Children (VFC), a federally funded program, children without insurance, who are self-pay patients, or who are recipients of Medicaid Plan A can receive a f lu shot at no cost.

OHI health centers offer preservative free, latex free, and egg-free vaccinations. The f lu shot usually takes two

weeks to take effect, so getting a flu shot now will protect people when the f lu reaches the height of its season and help stop the spread of the f lu virus.

Dr. Gilbert Fleischer, Chief Medical Officer of OHI, reminds everyone that inf luenza is a serious disease that can affect everyone at any age and can lead to major health issues, such as hospitalizations and even death. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends everyone six months or older get a f lu shot before the end of November.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Schizandra Is My New Favorite Supplement

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I cannot tell you how frequently people write to me and say they are tired and frustrated with ineffective medicine. I believe adrenal exhaustion is at the root of pretty much everyone’s misery and there isn’t a drug that nurtures your precious adrenal glands, which are above your kidneys.

These help you cope with stress. If you have cry easily, have a short fuse or people call you “cranky,” then you might have insufficient adrenal function. We live in such a fast paced world with too much stress, too many emails and too many perceived obligations; it’s easy to burn your adrenals out.

Adaptogens are plant-based supplements that support adrenal health and rebuild it.

My personal go-to adaptogens have always been ashwagandha, ginseng or rhodiola.

Lately, I’ve been studying schizandra (sometimes spelled schisandra) and it’s my newest favorite supplement.

Schizandra was prized for centuries by Chinese emperors as an anti-aging supplement. Wu Wei Zi is its Chinese name.

Because it improves moisture retention, imperial ladies used it for prettier skin. It’s a wonderful skin supplement in fact. But the beauties of schizandra go much deeper than skin. Animal studies have shown that it can help with memory and brings balance between the “off” and “on” switch in your brain, so it helps regulate functioning of your cerebral cortex. Think of it as a tonic for your nervous system.

Shchizandra is best known to heal the liver and help you with hepatitis. If you have any liver disease, I urge you to ask your doctor if this over the counter herb is okay for you. Adaptogens classically give

you energy and better sleep. That sounds contradictory doesn’t it? But adaptogens are smart and seem to know what your body needs. See why I love it?!

Schizandra increases energy without the jolt of caffeine. As a cellular cleanser, schizandra works by increasing your body’s production of a natural antioxidant called gluathione. Glutathione is a strong liver cleanser. You make glutathione yourself, and schizandra help you make more, which is fabulous!

Over time, men notice stronger desire, better sex and more staying power. It helped with benign prostatic hyperplasia, according to a 2014 study, and improved the effects of Flomax. It’s the berries!

The beautiful red berries! That’s where the medicinal action is and the healing compounds are.

What really caught my attention are the studies showing anti-cancer benefits, at least in preliminary animal or petri dish studies. Anything that can slow progression of cancer (reduce metastasis) gets my attention. And in 2009, another animal study published in the International Journal of Molecular Medicine found that schizandra may be a “useful chemotherapeutic agent” specifically for human leukemia U937 cells.

I have a more detailed version of this article including more about cancer and other conditions. To receive it, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I will email it to you. I also have great news, you can once again read hundreds of my past articles now archived at my site; there’s even a search box to look up your health issue.

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Participants walked the revitalized boardwalk for either 1 or 3 miles and took part in activities focused in cardiovascular wellness, such as health screenings and demonstrations in CPR, exercise and nutrition.

Leading the walk were local survivor ambassadors, including Toni DiRienzo of Lakewood, Howard Schoor of Asbury Park – both heart disease survivors – and Catherine Zalewski of Marlboro, a two-time stroke survivor. They each shared their personal and touching stories with walk participants during the opening ceremony.

“I was honored to support the Shoreline Heart Walk this year with my family and friends,” said Zalewski. “It was heartwarming to see the Jersey Shore community come together to support this life-saving cause.”

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“The Shoreline Heart Walk was a huge success for supporting heart and stroke research,” stated Brett Sealove, MD, FACC, RPVI, cardiologist and partner at Monmouth Cardiology Associates and chair of the 2017 Shoreline Heart Walk.

“We hope that all walk participants learned more about heart and stroke risks and will take steps to live Healthy For Good in our communities.”

The American Heart Association recently launched a Healthy For Good movement aimed at providing evidence-based healthy living recommendations for families. The initiative circulates around four key areas – Eat Smart, Add Color, Move More and Be Well.

To donate to the Shoreline Heart Walk, visit ShorelineHeartWalk.org. To learn more about Healthy For Good, visit heart. org/healthyforgood.

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Sponsored by Retro Fitness, under the management of Blace Kopala and general manager Charlie Dykes, the team went undefeated at the tournament held in Linden

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They are a group of players in their 70s or older from Toms River, Manchester, Berkeley and Lakewood who play in separate teams, and united in an all-star team. They took on teams from Union, Monmouth, and Middlesex counties, and emerged undefeated.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent

Personals

Home To Share - To share in Holiday City Silverton. $600 monthly.

Private room. Security required and references. 732-255-3830.

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European Lady - American citizen honest, faithful, looking for serious man 65-80 years old for marriage, to build a strong stable life with love, trust and respect. 973-204-0108. (44)

Townhouse For Rent - 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Saratoga section of Toms River. $1,650 per month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security. No smoking. Available immediately.

Call 732-270-1750 after 6.

(46) Whiting Crestwood Village V - Adult Comunity 55+. 2 BR, 1 BA, porch, W/D, garage, central air conditioning.

No pets. $875 plus utilities. Availble November 1. 732-604-0323.

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Auto For Sale 2010 Honda Accord 4Door LX - Silver, Grey Interior. 184,500 miles. Blue Book good condition, $5400. Asking $4000, OBO. 609-706-9445. (45)

Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n) Exercise Equipment - Freedom cycle, stepper, spot reducer, thigh master, touch turn disk, teeter hang up. 732-269-4763.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (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) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) 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) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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)

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Harvest Fair - Pinelands Church, 898 Rt 37W. Saturday, October 21 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jewelry, lunch, tools, homebaked goods, grandma’s attic, etc. (44)

Help Wanted Experienced Aluminum Sunroom Installer Needed - Must have own tools. Must have driver’s license.

Call 609-661-4111.

(44) Micromedia Publications/Jersey Shore Online is seeking a full time assistant news editor/news writer with at least two or more years experience to help manage seven of its community newspapers and high-traffic website in Ocean/Monmouth. The assistant news editor will answer directly to the news editor and GM, will be responsible for news gathering and reporting, writing stories for print and web, proofreading and copy editing. Excellent news judgment and communication skills are imperative.

Knowledge of Ocean and Monmouth County is required. In addition to working out of our Lakehurst office, the candidate must be able to attend municipal meetings and community events – some nights and after hours are required. Car and driver’s license A MUST. Local candidates preferred.

The job also requires preparation of news copy and some office work.

Micromedia Publications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, vacation time and health benefits. Please email a resume and writing samples along with three professional references to jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com.

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) PT/Flex Real Estate Legal Secretary - Must have 5+ years experience.

Fax resume to 732-240-9048.

(47) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

(47) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (44) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 848-222-4887. (44)

Services Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

(44) BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz.

Commercial carpet $1.45 sq.ft. Installed. Quality plush, Berber. RITZ, luxury vinyl $2.65 square. ft. Installed. Restretching, repairs. Owner installed. Doug 503-504-9286. (46)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (50) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (37) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(44) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

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

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Companion Care For Seniors Cooking, cleaning, shopping, doctor visits, dining out, and in home all around conversation, music, games and shows of choice. Multi-Lingual, world traveled experienced with kindness to share. Peace of mind is my guarantee, American born, retired but wanting to be of purpose for always. 732-278-3770; text or call, Thank You. (44)

Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

(46) Do You Need Someone - To take care of your loved one in the evenings Monday through Friday?

Call Janet 732-409-7794 (Howell, Freehold and Jackson).

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MY BUDDY Wellness Phone Service Easing Loneliness - Is your loved one home alone? Receive a business-like call daily. Reasonable cost. For info, email mybuddy660@gmail.com. My Buddy verified by Department Veteran Affairs listed as (SDVOSB) on www.vetbiz. gov. Must be 18+ years.

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(49) 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.

(49) Dee ‘s Cleaning Service - All American cleaning team. Senior Discounts.

Cleaning homes like yours since 1994. call Dee 732-552-6633. (45) European Caregiver - 19 years US experience, 17 years taking care in private home. Looking for 24/7 live-in care, reference available. 732-833-3273.

(43) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(47) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (27) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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MATES Students Hold ‘Tropical Trot’ For Hurricane Relief

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–Photo courtesy MATES Students attending MATES in Manahawkin took part in a ‘Tropical Trot’ on October 7 to raise money for hurricane-ravaged regions in Texas, Florida and the Caribbean.

By Sara Grillo MANAHAWKIN – Every year, students from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) in Manahawkin hold a Turkey Trot race.

This year, students renamed the annual run to a ‘Tropical Trot’ to raise money for relief efforts in the recently hurricane-ravaged regions of Texas, Florida and the Caribbean.

On Friday, October 7, 94 MATES students took part in the run. With the help of physical education teachers Brian Coen and Sean McAndrew, the Tropical Trot raised $2,500 and the money will be donated to the Jetty

Rock Foundation, which is currently donating money to relief efforts in the affected areas.

Local businesses Jetty, Farias Surf and Sport, Ann Coen Photography, Speakeasy Pizza and China Ming of Jackson chipped in to donate prizes for the top finishers in the race.

The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is a specialized high school managed by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District designed to give students a rigorous academic curriculum focused in the areas of science, math and technology. For more information, visit ocvts.org.

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is hosting Elderfest on November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37.

Elderfest is a free expo with crafters, free health and wellness screenings, an adult coloring contest with a $500 first prize award, free bingo, a $100 gift card giveaway every 30 minutes, and more.

To enter the coloring contest, adults 18 years of age or older can pick up an official coloring page between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the front desk of Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road in Toms River. The page must be colored using crayons,

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colored pencils or paints, and submitted at Elderfest between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. and must be present to claim the $500 prize.

Guests will also get a chance to meet WOBMAM radio hosts Marianne Levy and Joel Markel, President and CEO of Preferred. Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Bill Clanton Books/Coloring for Life are also sponsors of Elderfest.

For more information about Elderfest or Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, please contact Lisa Gallicchio, Director of Community Relations, at lisa@preferredcares. com or call 732-547-9886. Visit the website at preferredcares.com.

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Toms River Parade To Be On Halloween

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By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – The 79th Annual Toms River Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 since its inception, is on Tuesday, October 31 this year starting at 7 p.m. A rain date is set for November 1.

A true community event, the non-profit parade is a yearly tradition for all local high school marching bands and community floats. For some families, the parade is old news. For others, it might be something new and exciting.

Either way, the Toms River Halloween Parade dates way, way back – to October 31, 1919. Led by local veterans who served in World War I, over 500 people marched in it, and then joined a block party along Robbins and Water streets that featured dancing, children’s games, cider and donuts. In the 1950s, the party relocated to a parking lot, on grounds that are now the Toms River Municipal Building.

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Today, more than 6,000 people take part in the annual parade and over 10,000 spectators crowd Main and Washington streets to watch marching bands, decorated cars and floats, and ghosts and goblins march through downtown Toms River. It is the second largest Halloween parade in the world, dwarfed only by the annual Halloween parade in New York City’s Greenwich Village.

“I have lived all over the country, and I’ve never seen a parade like the one we have here in Toms River,” said former Dover Township committeeman Clarence “Bud” Aldrich III, who also recalls people asking him if Toms River is the place where they have that Halloween Parade while vacationing in Hawaii.

Toms River’s parade is run by a committee of Fire Company No. 1 members, while Fire Company No. 2 steps in to provide fire protection for the event.

Aside from the traditional parade divisions of best costume, best decorated float, and youngest and oldest marcher, a new division will be added for best representation of the book Station Eleven, which students in Toms River Regional Schools are reading as part of a grant awarded by the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) Big Read program.

The book describes a post-apocalyptic world where a flu pandemic wipes out the population and a traveling symphony forms, putting on Shakespeare plays to keep the arts and humanities alive for what few people remain. Costumes reflecting post-apocalyptic worlds, Shakespeare, emergency preparedness, traveling symphonies, and the book’s connection to Superstorm Sandy five years later are encouraged.

Also new this year is a parade division for best decorated family pet, both walking on a leash and while riding on a float.

Individuals, community organizations, scout groups and emergency service organizations are encouraged to register and march in the parade, but all individuals and apparatuses must be in costume or decorated festively. Politics of any kind are not allowed in the parade.

Registration will take place at the Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Firehouse, 26 Robbins Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 31. It is free, but donations are gladly accepted.

Any questions should be referred to 732-349-0144. For full parade rules and regulations, visit trfc1.org/halloween.html.

Food Budget Help

BAYVILLE – The Morning Star Food Pantry is open Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.

The pantry is located in the Morning Star Presbyterian Church, One Morning Star Way. For more information, call 732-606-9700 or visit morningstarchurch.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of October 21 - October 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): If you shoot from the hip in the week ahead be sure you don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Ingenious ideas will help you make your mark in the workplace, but won’t help to stabilize relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be filled with imaginative ideas as this week unfolds. It may not be possible to translate your ideas into moneymaking enterprises, but sharing ideas may bring some people closer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Spread the word. You may learn many new things that enrich your life and enhance your creativity.

You will forget your doubts and fears as this week goes by and you share your ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you care you will share. A partner may inspire you to be more businesslike in your approach to possessions and assets in the week ahead.

Others might inadvertently block your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The tighter the knot, the better the bond. You enjoy ties of affection, but it is difficult to sustain relationships that hang by a slender thread.

Concentrate on being loyal and trustworthy this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): New technology can help you achieve your aims.

Find ways to shave a few pennies off the bills by becoming more energy efficient in the week ahead. Stay abreast of the latest trends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The unexpected or unpredictable might work out in your favor. Welcome sudden breaks in routine or unanticipated visitors in the week ahead. You may learn something of great value.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t command respect until you have earned it.

Don’t rest on your laurels or hide away in a dream world. Be seen as trustworthy and act as a model of industry in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Although you may want to correct someone’s mistakes, be understanding and forgiving in the week ahead. People may forget what you say but will never forget how you make them feel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have ambitious dreams but sometimes don’t have the money or time to pursue them. By applying logic it may be easy to achieve your goals as this week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got all the right moves. You feel more glamorous or talented than usual this week, but must fight an urge to act on impulse or switch direction.

Don’t abandon an ongoing project.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The tides may turn quickly where your finances are concerned. Enjoy unique experiences but don’t put your money on the line this week.

Someone’s expectations might be unrealistic.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Bake My Day: No Table Should Be Without These Oven-Made Breadsticks

By Wolfgang Puck

After five decades of cooking professionally, one of the most important secrets I’ve learned for making people feel a meal is memorable - whether it is eaten in a restaurant or at home - is to add special little touches. Garnish a pasta dish with fresh herbs, quickly saute fresh fruit compote to serve over ice cream or alongside cake, or offer flavored butter instead of a plain spread, and your guests will be blown away by your creativity and generosity.

I think every home cook could benefit from that lesson, as the busiest time of year for entertaining quickly approaches. Just a few weeks from now, you may be throwing a Halloween party. No sooner will you clean up from that lively gathering, and Thanksgiving will be just around the corner. The entire month of December seems to bring its own round of parties, from pre-Christmas buffets to big family sit-down dinners to elegant New Year cocktail get-togethers.

So, I’ve been wondering if there was one simple recipe I could share that you could have on hand to see you all the way from now to the new year.

When the answer came to me, it seemed both obvious and ingenious, as all such delightful additions to home entertaining should be: Prepare crispy homemade breadsticks!

Even more than a lovingly baked loaf of bread, breadsticks will win delighted reactions from your guests. They’re fun to serve with cocktails, wine or beer. They make memorable additions to a buffet, and are just as welcome passed at the dinner table.

And they can seem as casual or fancy as the foods they accompany and the style of your party.

Better still, breadsticks are simple to make. I base mine on the same easy pizza dough I use in my restaurants (though you could substitute storebought, ready-to-bake dough, too). Since the sticks are so thin, baking takes just minutes, not the hour or more for a large loaf.

Best of all, breadsticks let you be creative with ease, since you can coat them with all sorts of flavorings. In the following version, I brush them with easily made garlic-chili oil before baking and dust them with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. But you could substitute plain olive oil and dustings of your own favorite spices; or roll them in sesame seeds or poppy seeds; or replace the Parmesan with other cheeses, which you could even knead lightly into the dough before you roll out and cut the sticks.

Try them first for Halloween, adding extra garlic to keep away the vampires. After that, I’m sure you’ll add them to your holiday repertoire - and then make them a regular addition to your table year-round!

SPICY GARLIC-CHILI PARMESAN BREADSTICKS Serves 4 6 ounces (185 g) Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), or store-bought bread dough 1/3 cup (85 mL) garlic-chili oil (recipe follows) 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line 2 baking

sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough into a long, thin strip about 4 inches (10 cm) wide, 14 inches (35 cm) long, and less than 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Brush the surface of the dough evenly but lightly with some chili-garlic oil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, thyme and red pepper flakes.

Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough lengthwise into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide. Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheets, laying them he straight or twisting them into spirals as you like; leave a 1/2-inch (12-mm) space between the breadsticks.

Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake until the breadsticks are browned and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, switching and rotating the positions of the baking sheets partway through the time for more even browning.

Transfer the baking sheets to racks to cool. Serve the breadsticks immediately or store airtight until serving.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105-115 F (40-46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water.

In a food processor, combine the flour and salt.

Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water and process until the mixture forms a ball.

Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).

Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.

CHILI-GARLIC OIL Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole head garlic, cloves separated and peeled 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes In a small saucepan, combine the oil and garlic, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the garlic begins to turn brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Do not let the garlic get too dark, or the oil will taste bitter.)

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Add the red pepper flakes and infuse for at least 2 hours. Strain into a covered container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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