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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - A panel of five experts addressed the crisis of opioid addiction using the township as a lens for a much broader state-wide and national problem. The event was the third in a series of meetings called “Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall” that featured local experts who discussed the issue and solutions through their own experiences and perspectives. The Sept. 25 forum held at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, included Township Mayor Thomas Kelaher, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Hope Sheds Light Volunteer Coordinator Heather Price, Holy Cross Lutheran Church Pastor Rev.
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–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Members of Fulfill join representatives of America’s Gleaned Seafood of Lavallette, Trinity Seafood of Lakewood and several special guests during a Sept. 20 press conference held at the Fishermen’s Dock Cooperative in Point Pleasant Beach. (Right) One of several blue containers used to store fresh fish gleaned for purposes of providing seafood to the hungry. By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH - A partnership to feed fish to the hungry and reduce the waste of fresh fish that cannot be sold, has been formed between a leading food bank organization and two seafood companies. Fulfill, formerly the
FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, joined forces with America’s Gleaned Seafood of Lavallette and Trinity Seafood of Lakewood to launch the nation’s first volunteer pilot program. The conference, held at the Fishermen’s Dock Cooperative in Point
Pleasant Beach included members of each agency who spoke about how the program was designed to prevent the waste of fresh fish and how it would provide food for those in need. “This will be a game changer when it comes to providing fresh pro-
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tein to those who are food insecure in New Jersey and Monmouth and Ocean counties in particular,” said Kim Guadagno, CEO and president, Fulfill, and former Lt. Governor of New Jersey. Guadagno explained (Fish - See Page 4)
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Gas Station To Become A Bank
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – If you’re wondering about the gas station being torn down at the corner of Route 37 and Bananier Drive, it will eventually become a bank. The application was made by JPMorgan Chase Bank earlier this year and progress on the site is underway. The bank will have two drive-up ATM lanes. These won’t have teller windows or chutes, just ATMs. There will be 30 parking spaces. The Shell station had a full access driveway on
Bananier. The two driveways on 37 were both right turn only. The bank plans on removing one of the driveways on 37 but keeping Bananier the same. Sometimes, gas stations lie dormant after being closed because there is chemical contamination. According to the application, tests suggest that no environmental remediation is needed. The gas tanks will be removed, and it’s possible that issues could be found after that. Crews are actively working on redeveloping the property but it is unknown when the bank would be open for business.
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Local Congressman Also Calls For Impeachment
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) is the latest in a list of House members to call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for impeachment, and many members of Congress – on both sides of the aisle – have supported this. Trump recently admitted that he withheld $400 million in aid to Ukraine. A whistleblower complaint states that it was to try to extort the Ukranian president into digging up dirt on Joe Biden’s son to use in the 2020 campaign. Trump has denied this allegation. Andy Kim is the latest voice on the issue. He released a statement calling for impeachment as well. “During my time working at the White House National Security Council, I sat in the Oval (Impeachment - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 seafood gleaning during the news conference. “most of us know what produce gleaning is which is simply taking the extra produce that would otherwise be tossed and giving it to food pantries and shelters. It is the same thing here only with seafood.” “Commercial fisheries often have what is called bycatch, which is a lot of leftover fish, which they can’t use for one reason or another, which is either tossed back or sometimes tossed into the dumpster and it’s perfectly good fish. Today we’re going to start gleaning that fish. We’re going to save that fish,” Guadagno said. Pointing to several bright blue containers on the dock, Guadagno said, “we are going to turn that food out to Trinity food processors and make sure that fish gets turned over to those in Monmouth and Ocean counties who need it the most and there are a lot of them.” Guadagno said 136,000 people in Monmouth and Ocean County “will go to bed tonight not knowing where their next meal is coming from. One out of seven or 50,000 of them are children.” Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth and Ocean counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life. Members of the group prepared some basic recipes to assist those receiving the fish to cook several meals. Guadagno thanked “the Tyson Foods Protein Innovation Fund for its $50,000 grant that made the pilot project possible. We’ve actually processed our first fish from this…Not only is this program the first of its kind in this country
but I think it will be successful throughout the country because of what we are doing here.” Brick Wenzel, president, America’s Gleaned Seafood said, “We’re kicking this program off here in New Jersey and in Monmouth and Ocean counties where we have two of the top 20 commercial fishing ports in the continental United States. We catch over 200 species of fish in New Jersey. Usually when you think of the fishing industry you think of Massachusetts but New Jersey has a vibrant commercial fishing industry.” “When you talk about the complexity of the seafood gleaning program we’re putting together, this is not something that will happen overnight. We are anticipating 30, 40 maybe 50 years to get this program running to 100 percent because our long-term goal here is to get gleaning built into every fisheries’ management plan.” Trinity Seafood President Mike Carson said, “We are very excited to be a part of this groundbreaking program. We can’t think of a
better way to give back to the community then by helping provide food for the hungry,” Trinity Seafood is part of SYSCO Foods. Carson said, “how this works is that the fishermen bring in the product that is targeted for gleaning and they bring it to the docks and the dock workers work with them at no charge and they are put in these vats, iced down, and a local delivery vehicle is dispatched to swing by and brings the product to Trinity and it is put on the roster for production.” He added thus far Trinity has been involved with providing 1,674 meals for the program. Gleaned seafood has reached St. Marks Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in Keansburg and the feedback was positive. Erin Leo, registered dietitian and nutrition programs coordinator at Fulfill said, “Fish promotes brain health.” Leo noted several health benefits of fish including a low-fat content, high quality protein and that it is “filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin).
—Photo Provided by Think Media Communications Raw fish are unloaded for a new pilot program involving gleaning of seafood for the hungry. Crewmembers of the fishing vessel Arianna Maria out of Point Pleasant process the fish for the gleaning process.
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Office for a number of phone calls with world leaders. I never could have imagined the Commander in Chief on a call putting personal and political gain above our national security,” he said. “This decision does not come easily. My focus as your member of Congress remains on the people of Burlington and Ocean Counties. We have to work to lower health care and prescription drug costs, lower taxes and support our veterans. We have to break through the hyperpartisanship and find real meaningful ways to work across the aisle,” he said. “I have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution three times in my life. Over the course of my career I worked under both Republicans and Democrats as long as I thought that the leaders who I served were putting our country’s best interests first. Our community in New Jersey is home to tens of thousands of service members and veterans who know better than the rest of us what it means to put country over self,” he said. “It is our duty in Congress to hold the President accountable if that sacred responsibility laid out in the Constitution is violated. The President’s actions and our obligation to the Constitution has led me to this conclusion, and I will work with my colleagues to pursue the truth and defend our Democracy.” Congressmen Chris Smith (R-4th) and Jeff Van Drew (D-2nd) are also in JerseyShoreOnline.com’s coverage area but did not respond by press time.
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Continued From Page 1 Susan S. Jones, and Toms River resident and Hope Sheds Light Co-Founder Beverly Prima. Hope Sheds Light, a township based non-profit group dedicated to helping families impacted by addiction joined forces with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office to present the program which was also sponsored through a Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ). PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said prior to the meeting that “we’re seeing progress in that there is greater awareness of this epidemic and residents are being very proactive about the presence of opioid addiction which was not the case five years ago. “We still need to break down the stigma that still exists. There are no easy answers for solving the opioid epidemic, but together we can make a difference in this important fight,” Valente added. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, through its philanthropic arm, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, is collaborating with PDFNJ on a new two-year Knock Out Opioid Abuse initiative to address the opioid epidemic through community outreach, prescriber education, parent education and a statewide awareness campaign. Valente said “the town halls have gone from county to county and now we are going to one community in the county and drilling down on what is happening there, what the services available are and what needs to be added or expanded upon. It impacts everyone, the
The Toms River Times, October 5, 2019, Page 5 people we work with and socialize with. This is a disease and there is suffering. “There are two main goals, prevention which means educating the public as to what an opioid is, and the other part is treatment and recovery and that is crucial. We try to connect them with services on the local level. We work with agencies of government, the medical community and groups like Hope Sheds Light,” Valente said. Last year, Ocean County’s 217 drug overdose deaths - most of which involved some form of opioid - ranked fourth among New Jersey’s 21 counties, according the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Law enforcement officers administered the overdose antidote, naloxone, 811 times that same year. Mayor Kelaher said “it is very frustrating as a mayor and former Ocean County Prosecutor to see this. We work with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force and our police department formed a unit of its own.” Kelaher noted that the township has seen 30 opioid deaths so far this year. “The total was 40 last year and we have 144 cases where Narcan was used. We do everything we can to stop it but we can’t do it alone.” “The numbers are down and we are working hard. Events like this raise community awareness,” Billhimer said. “Partnerships like this are key. You can’t arrest your way out of this. We reach out to groups like Hope Sheds Light which is fantastic.” “I didn’t want to admit I was an addict. It was while I was in treatment that I received word that the state was going to take my daughter. That is the last time I used. I want
my children to understand it is alright to ask for help,” Price said. “The only reason I’m an expert is that I’ve lived this. I lost my parents to addiction. We don’t always recognize how we can participate in this. I’m a fighter not a hider. It is import to show everyone that they are important simply because they exist,” Jones said concerning resources for addiction recovery. Prima shared the painful loss of her son which led to her and her husband forming Hope Sheds Light. “My son grew up in Toms River and he was smart, athletic, kind and quiet before this disease came into his life. During his senior year we saw changes of irritability, sleepless nights and his grades started to slip. I thought no, this is not my son. I took away his phone and saw numerous texts and it was apparent he had problems.
—Photo courtesy Drug Free New Jersey A large audience listens to speakers at the latest Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall held on Sept. 25 at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library.
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“I found out after going to recovery meetings that I was not alone as a parent of an addict. I found that I was addicted to my son and my husband and I needed to learn that you don’t have to do this alone. That there is help,” Prima said. Since January, there have been 181 opioid overdoses in Toms River, 20 of which were fatal, according to recent data from the New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) Counterdrug Task Force. “We each play a role in the solution, and today was the first step,” said Valente. “It is only together, through unified efforts, that we can effectively approach and develop ways to resolve this public health crisis.” To see a video of the Toms River Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall or to see the fall schedule of upcoming town halls, visit knockoutopioidabuse.drugfreenj.org.
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and he hopes teachers will purchase items as grade levels further support students’ educational needs. “On behalf of Toms River Regional Schools and Walnut Street Elementary, I would like to thank Burlington and AdoptAClassroom.org for adopting our entire school,” said Principal Fastnacht. “Our teachers look forward to using the funds to enhance learning in our school and in their classrooms. We are thankful for the support we received from Burlington and AdoptAClassroom.org.” Burlington, in partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, makes a donation to a local school in each Grand Opening market to celebrate a new store location. The new Burlington store will open in Toms River at 1224 Hooper Avenue.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Mourning Trees Lost To A Closed Store I’m really bummed at the soon-to-be closing of Whiting’s Walgreens. It’s not that I care about the store itself but I think of those two huge, stately, lovely pine trees which “had” to come down to clear the path for the store. They took decades to grow and now they’re gone forever, all because of a chain’s ar rogant miscalculation that they could prosper right across the street from a firmly established CVS, and in an area where residents have many, many varied options for pharmacies. I’m no “tree hugger,” mind you. I’m not one who would’ve chained myself to the trees while r e cit i ng “ Wo o d m a n , Spare That Tree” and listening to “King of Trees” by Cat Stevens, had I known in advance that the trees were coming down! What I am is a Bible-believing Christian who believes God has given man dominion over the earth but we MUST be good stewards of our resources that He has loaned to us. I was sad when the trees came down a few years
ago but now that Walgreens is going, my sadness has turned to anger. “Thanks,” Walgreens... those amazing trees were already on the corner of Healthy and Happy before you came along! And this is coming from someone who is politically conservative and a capitalist who had his own business up north for 35 years. And now that you’re going, Walgreens, I have a question for you. Can you put those trees back? (Not the midget ones you planted, but “those” trees you took down.) I didn’t think so! “Walls Of Green” You loveliest Walls of Green along came a chain, saw no beauty...nothing serene They decided the Walls must fall And now they are moving on and now, you’re forever gone... -Who do we call? Chet Jelinski Whiting
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Letters To The Editor Trump Is Exactly Who Media Says He Is
In response to Carole A. Weidmuller of Manchester (“Silent Majority Should Stand Up Vs. Media Bias,” Sept. 14, 2019) I must totally disagree with her false narrative. First and foremost in your first paragraph, you make statements that Leftists and the Media show contempt and hatred for Trump. You also state that we continue to espouse the same talking points which you say are belligerent, nasty, slanderous, bigoted etc etc. So let me educate you just a little. First of all let’s start from the beginning when he was running for president. He told Billy Bush when you’re famous you can do anything you want. You can grab women by the p***y. Very Presidential don’t you think? On more than one occasion he has cursed on stage in front of children. He also has caused the people who back him to behave in violence. This is not fake news. There is plenty of news footage to verify. Another thing I must point out to you is your lack of saying anything that backs up your whining. You say this media station spews this or this other media says that. But nowhere in your entire letter do you state one fact. Now let’s get to draining the swamp. Trump has done nothing. Unless you want to call giving the most wealthiest people tax breaks while giving the middle-class squat. Farmers are hurting tremendously due to his tariffs and another fact (I know you just love facts) we the people will be paying for the tariffs. Trump also wants to cut Social Security and Medicare. Gee, what a great President, that is if you’re filthy rich. As far as President Obama. How quick you forget the mess George W. Bush left this country and the fantastic job Obama did getting our economy back on track.
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got at the beginning of his Presidency was only due to the work done by Obama. Now things are falling apart. Because of Trump for the first time the deficit will surpass $1 trillion. Trump has proven without a doubt his hatred for immigrants especially those of Hispanic background. His ties to Russia and Putin will eventually be found out. Now the AG’s of New York are subpoenaing his tax records for the last 8 years. Something the con artist had promised to do years ago. Lastly, don’t look at FoxNewless, CNN, MSNBC, or anything related to Sinclair. Do real research and I guarantee you that you will find Trump to be the dirty con artist he truly is.
cerns and they are finally being addressed. Mayor Amato stepped up to the plate recently as Aqua NJ announced their latest proposed rate increase. Mayor Amato testified before the Rate Counsel and made the case in strong opposition to this increase to protect Berkeley residents. I’m returning the favor today by declaring my support for Mayor Amato and the Berkeley Township Council. I urge all Berkeley Township voters to cast their vote this year for Mayor Carmen Amato and his team!
Michael Sachs Jackson
I am a long time resident of Brick Township and I have known John Catalano for many years. I feel that everyone should know the John that I know. John is one of the most intelligent and considerate people I know. He is someone who always goes out of his way to help others. He owns a small business in Brick and his dedication and involvement in the Bobby Buecker Memorial Foundation and the Brick Kiwanis shows that he is a man of service and integrity who truly wants the best for Ocean County and New Jersey. His great mind for business has led him to making smart decisions and success. I am so happy that John is running for the 10th Legislative Assembly seat along with Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, who already has a proven track record. We need representatives like John and Greg in Trenton representing our principles and needs. I hope you will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 5th and vote for Greg McGuckin and John Catalano for Assembly. They are absolutely the right choice!
Monmouth County Freeholders need board members with fresh perspectives. That is why I am voting for Moira Nelson and Michael Penna. Penna is a dedicated educator who works with special needs and “at risk” children, while Nelson, a small business owner, is a leader in substance abuse prevention and both Penna and Nelson are committed to increasing social service funding. For example, they support expanding substance abuse programs, particularly those aiming to reduce the opioid crisis, such as harm reduction approaches. Penna and Nelson are concerned about the environment and advocate long-term, regional environmental planning, including flood mitigation and storm water management. They also will address the issue that Monmouth County’s landfill is nearing capacity and will implement long-term “green” waste management solutions to this problem. As Monmouth County citizens, both are keenly aware of how expensive County taxes are. As Freeholder Board members they will push for an operational audit of each county department and cut the fat. I hope you will join me and vote for Nelson and Penna.
Dana Mcdonald Brick
JJ Mistretta Freehold
Amato Looks Out For Residents You see and hear so many stories about big businesses raising rates and fees on the general public with little or no regard on public impact or overall quality. These kinds of stories aren’t just for the national or regional news, but it is one for local headlines - in the case of Aqua NJ and Berkeley Township. Aqua Water was looking to increase its rate by almost 19% (18.7 to be exact). For years, I have attended public meetings where the discussion was about the poor water quality the town was experiencing. It was found that there was a high concentration of iron present in the water supply. Many residents were very concerned over this issue. I am happy to say my town officials were just as concerned with these water issues. Mayor Carmen Amato and the entire Berkeley Council spent years applying pressure on the water company to address
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This letter was written to Wayne Lewis, who announced his candidacy for New Jersey Assembly in the 9th District. I read your letter announcing your candidacy for the NJ Assembly. Just one thing was missing. Nowhere in your letter did you state what is most important to the citizens of New Jersey: Your plans to lower taxes! If you really want to end the “mass exodus” the lowering citizens tax burden would be the place to start. Mark Shissias Jackson
Vote For Nelson, Penna
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Shrub and Tree Trimmings, Branches, and Small Diameter Logs
TOMS RIVER – Beginning the week of October 7, 2019, the Township will institute curbside pickup of shrub, tree trimmings & branches. Branches must be less than 4” in diameter; all material must be in lengths of 4’ or less and weigh less than 50 lbs. DO NOT BAG OR TIE ITEMS (if items are extremely small put in untied bags or 35 gallon garbage can). Put material to be picked up at the curb before 6:30 a.m. on October 7. Collections will end on October 18. Throughout the year, residents can drop off brush/branches to the Township’s Recycling Convenience Center. As well as, pickup free leaf mulch and/or wood chips (location is 1672 Church Road – entrance is ¼ mile east of North Bay Avenue). You can also arrange for a delivery of either material in 10 cubic yards or 20 cubic yards quantities by calling 732-255-1000 extension 8108. The collection schedule is based on your recycling pickup day:
• If your recycling day is on a Monday ….Your leaf collection weeks start Oct. 28 and Nov. 18 • If your recycling day is on Tuesday…. Your leaf collection weeks start Oct. 28 and Dec. 2 • If your recycling day is on Wednesday…. Your leaf collection weeks start Nov. 4 and Dec. 9 • If your recycling day is on Thursday.... Your leaf collection weeks start Nov. 11 and Dec. 16 By Monday 6:30 a.m. – have leaf bags to curbside. Only leaves in plastic bags will be collected. Sometimes we are ahead of schedule. You may put your bagged leaves to the curb before your scheduled weeks begins. However, we will still be collecting your area again during your scheduled collection weeks. Leaves are not permitted in landfill. If you miss the curbside collection, bagged or loose leaves must be brought to the Recycling Convenience Center. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
“The Early American Swedish Colonial” Exhibit Coming to Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Early American Swedish Colonial” in the McConnell Gallery throughout the month of October. “The Early American Swedish Colonial,” brought by history advocate Erik Burro, consists of freestanding panels depicting the history of the New Sweden colony in southern New Jersey. The exhibit was created by the New Sweden Center in Wilmington, Delaware and the Swedish American History Museum in Philadelphia to commemorate the 375th anniversary of the New Sweden Colony.
On behalf of the Kingdom of Sweden, former Dutch governor of New Amsterdam, Peter Minuit, made land and trading arrangements with the Lenni Lenape to create the New Sweden colony along the banks of the Christina River in Delaware in 1638. Five years later, a new fort was built along the Delaware River near what is now Salem, New Jersey. The branch is located at 101 Washington Street. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch at 732-3496200, ext. 5100 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.
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AMI Foundation Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events and Free Screenings Available
By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – In honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, healthcare professionals at Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) and the AMI Foundation are hosting free mammograms and special events. The free mammograms – for uninsured women ages 40 and older with no current or previous breast issues – will be available throughout October at all AMI locations in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean and Monmouth counties. Evening and weekend appointments will also be available. To schedule an appointment, contact 609-677XRAY (9729) or 609-463-9500. In addition to free mammograms, AMI will be hosting a Girls Night Out special event at the Brick location, 495 Jack Martin Blvd., on October 23, 5-8 p.m. Girls Night Out combines health care with fun, food, and friends. The event will include screening mammograms, free mini chair massages and free nail polish change, light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, as well as the opportunity to meet and interact with AMI’s female physicians, technologists and staff. All attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a free spa treatment.
Space is limited for the free massages and nail polish change, both of which are available on a first come, first served basis. Girls Night Out will also take place on October 10, at AMI Vineland and October 16 at AMI EHT, 5-8 p.m. To RSVP for Girls Night Out, call 609-5689153. For more information, visit amifoundation.net/gno. You can also join AMI for The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Walks Against Breast Cancer on October 13 in Ocean City (6th Street and Boardwalk) and October 20 in Point Pleasant Beach (Ocean and Arnold Aves). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., a kickoff ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., and the walk begins at 10 a.m. at both locations. “These events represent a ‘best of both worlds’ opportunity for women,” said Dr. Peggy Avagliano, head of women’s imaging at AMI. “They promise to be a fun and enjoyable night out, while at the same time empowering women to take charge of their body and their health.” For walk information, or to join AMI’s team and/or donate to the cause, visit amifoundation. net/strides.
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New Mental Health Program To Address Issues with Grief & Loss
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – If you are suffering from grief or loss, this new weekly meeting might be just the thing to help you through it. Wellness in Nurtured Grief Support (WINGS) was created by two local women in the recovery community who aim to redefine grief and loss while creating a supportive environment. WINGS is now part of the Monday night lineup of recovery meetings at the Mental Health Association of Ocean County. According to Michelle Price, co-facilitator of WINGS, noted that the meetings are meant for those who have been touched by loss of any kind, whether it is related to substance use, loss of a career, relationship, dreams, or others. “Grief comes in many forms,” said Price. “We recognize dozens of types of grief, which always surprises people…But we’re working on changing people’s perceptions.” Price stated that grief is typically associated with shame in the recovery community, a perception she calls “unfortunate,” because grief should not be seen as a punishment. WINGS addresses the need from the recovery community to tackle grief and loss in different ways. The grief from losing someone to substance abuse and losing someone to cancer or a car accident can be vastly different, she said. Amy Johnson, WINGS co-facilitator and Price’s partner, has personal experience with the loss of a spouse, which helps her to work with members of the group. “Losing a spouse – or any family member – to an addiction is extremely difficult because of the stigma attached to the disease,” said
Johnson. “That’s why starting this group with like-minded people who have had similar experiences can make a difference.” Both Price and Johnson have been trained in a specialized curriculum on grief. The WINGS group began meeting back in February and has attracted members from all walks of life, including both men and women of various ages. According to Price, group attendance varies by week, which she attributes to the needs of each individual as well as the fact that grief is a heavy topic. The group meets weekly, however you are not required to attend each meeting. Price stated that some people facing grief and loss may not be ready to attend and that is OK. When new members attend WINGS, they receive a checklist with many forms of grief. Participants mark all that apply, choose two that affect them the most, and then begin working from that starting point. “Grief is as individual as a fingerprint,” said Price, “Similarly, no relationship is the same. The relationship I have with my mother is not the same as what the relationship the person next to me has with his/her mother.” WINGS not only provides individuals with a supportive environment, but it also allows people to protect their physical and mental health by preventing anger, stress, sleep disruption, strained relationships, etc. There is no cost to attend a WINGS meeting. Dinner is provided. The meetings are held at 4:15 p.m. every Monday at The Mental Health Association – Ocean County, located at 25 South Shore Drive in Toms River. For more information, call 732-914-1546 or email mprice@mhanj.org.
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Children’s Art Programs Coming to Island Heights Library ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Peto’s Palette Pals,” a series of children’s art programs in partnership with the John F. Peto Studio Museum. John F. Peto was a famous trompe l’oeil (“fool-the-eye”) artist who lived and worked in Island Heights. His home and studio is now a vibrant local museum. Each of the “Peto’s Palette Pals” events will focus on the style of a different artist. Events will take place on the following Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. • Oct. 12: Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner • Oct. 26: Thomas Cole • Nov. 9: NC Wyeth • Nov. 30: Henry Mercer • Dec. 14: Clementine Hunter • Dec. 28: Suzy Frelinghuysen and George
• L.K. Morris • Jan. 11: The Artists of the Florence Griswold Museum • Jan. 25: Daniel Chester French • Feb. 8: Alice Austen • Feb. 22: Donald Judd The branch is located at 121 Central Ave., Island Heights. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission and OceanFirst Foundation, and developed in collaboration with Historic Artist Homes & Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Registration is required for these free events. To register, call the branch at 732270-6266 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.
Vendors Needed For County Trunk or Treat
OCEAN COUNTY – Vendors: you are invited to Ocean County Park’s Trunk or Treat on Saturday October 26. The event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. but we would hope you could arrive between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. to set up your “trunk.” For those unfamiliar with Trunk or Treat events, various businesses decorate the trunk of a car and hand out candy to trick or treaters in the safety of a public space. Of course you
are not limited to the trunk of a car; you can decorate a van or pickup truck bed as well. It is a great opportunity to advertise your organization or business. FREE of charge. You would be obligated to: arrive on time, stay for the entire event, decorate a vehicle and hand out candy to trick or treaters. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated trunk. Usually we have 150 to 200 children. Call 732-506-5122 for more information.
Bergen County Technical High School Reunion BERGEN COUNTY – For those of you north Jersey natives, Bergen County Technical High School class of 1969 is planning a 50th reunion on Friday October 11, 2019 at The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, 309 Vincent Ave, Hackensack, NJ. Fifty years is a long time, but it’s been great to start re-connecting with friends from our
class and others. Please call, text, or email us. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Contact Kevin Morrow: 201-566-4022 or warriorscoachkm@gmail.com; Sal San Philip: 973-380-2749 or s.sanphilip@verizon.net; or Andi Felix: 201-819-2111 or 231 pal@ gmail.com.
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BARNEGAT
10/9/19 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brighton at Barnegat (Clubhouse) 35 Brighton Road 11/7/19 Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street
BAY HEAD
10/7/19 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Borough Hall, 2nd Floor Meeting Room – 83 Bridge Ave.*
BEACHWOOD
10/11/19 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Borough of Beachwood Community Center 147 Compass Ave
BERKELEY
11/12/19 Tuesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Berkeley Library – 30 Station Road
BERKELEY-TR ADDRESS
10/1/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City South – Clubhouse South 139 Santiago Dr. 10/2/19 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Holiday City Carefree – Clubhouse 98 Bananier Drive 10/15/19 Tuesday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Holiday City West – Clubhouse 45 Cabrillo Blvd.
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10/2/19 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Princeton Commons – 71 Brushy Neck Drive* 10/10/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lions Head North - Clubhouse 200 Courtshire Dr.*
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10/29/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue
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10/9/19 Wednesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Edward Thornton Community Center 319 West Calabreeze Way* 11/15/19 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Little Egg Harbor Library – 290 Mathistown Road
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10/10/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Whiting United Methodist Church 55 Lacey Rd.* 10/17/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen Homes – 1848 Ridgeway Road 11/22/19 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cedar Glen West – 1 Robin Lane
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11/25/19 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Borough of Ocean Gate - Municipal Bldg. 801 Ocean Gate Ave
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10/11/19 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plumsted Branch Library – 119 Evergreen Rd. 11/19/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Plumsted Township Municipal Bldg. 121 Evergreen Rd.
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10/8/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Melvin Cottrell Center – 45 Don Connor Blvd.* 10/29/19 Tuesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X – 300 Lacey Rd.*
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10/28/19 Monday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM A Country Place Community Clubhouse 1400 South Lake Drive 11/13/19 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave.
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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, Director John P. Kelly, Deputy Director Gerry P. Little • Gary Quinn Joseph H. Vicari
OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Veronica A. Laureigh, Secretary-Treasurer • Jennifier Bacchione Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Henry Mancini Ruthanne Scaturro Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison to Ocean County Board of Health Gary Quinn, Freeholder Liaison to Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
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10/5/19 Saturday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Fawn Lakes Clubhouse – 6 Sycamore Road 10/21/19 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stafford Library – 129 North Main Street 11/22/19 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Stafford Twp. - Ocean Acres Community Center 489 Nautilus Drive*
TOMS RIVER
10/3/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toms River Twp. Senior Center – 652 Garfield Ave. 10/7/19 Monday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Freedom Village – 600 Parents Blvd. 10/10/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM YMCA – 1088 West Whitty Road* 10/17/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue* 10/24/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Toms River Library – Hometown Dairy Room 101 Washington Street 11/21/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue* 12/19/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue* 1/9/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM YMCA – 1088 West Whitty Road* 1/16/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue* 2/20/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection – (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue*
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10/3/19 Thursday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Borough of Tuckerton Complex – 420 E Main St. 11/26/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuckerton Seaport Hunting Shanty – 120 W Main St.
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10/18/19 Friday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ocean Township Community Center – 239 11th St. *Clinic sites offering Live Healthy Ocean County! provide chronic disease screening services (i.e. blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol testing.) FLU/PNEUMONIA CLINICS AT THE OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (OCHD)
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On August 7, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed a resolution calling on federal leaders to extend the National Flood Insurance Program and provide affordable rates and sensible coverage to property owners. The NFIP is due to expire September 30. Congress has introduced two distinct reauthorization bills that would reauthorize it through Sept. 30, 2024 - HR 3167 sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters and S 2187 sponsored by Sen. Bob Menendez with a companion bill HR 3872, sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone. “Changes being considered to the national flood insurance program could increase rates substantially leaving homeowners without proper coverage or struggling to pay the bill,” Vicari said. “We want our federal leaders to take a closer look at this legislation so that it doesn’t harm our citizens or the citizens across the U.S. who need to have flood insurance.” According to George Kasimo, an advocate with Stop FEMA Now, the Freeholders are not the first to call for change. Many other municipalities are also asking for affordable flood insurance. “The Freeholders are working for property owners in making sure flood insurance is affordable,” he said. “Under a proposed provision in the Flood Insurance Program, rates could rise 18 to 25 percent. This will have a negative effect on property values and will also affect our taxes.” Companion bills S 2187/HR 3872 propose capping annual rate increases to 9 percent. Kasimo noted there are 53,000 flood insurance policies issued to Ocean County property owners insuring $19 billion in property. In March, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, (FEMA) announced a redesigned risk system, Risk Rating 2.0, which the administration states will better reflect a property’s unique flood risk. “This new rating has the potential to significantly impact homeowners in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “The new rating is also expected to increase the number of properties requiring flood insurance as they expand beyond the current regulated Special Flood Hazard Areas. “It’s important our Congressional representatives hear our concerns and address the issue so flood insurance is affordable and any changes to the program do not have a negative impact on property owners.”
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Officials: Keep An Eye On Your Child’s Vision Health
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – New school year, new backpack, new clothes…new glasses? Ocean County Health Department officials are reminding parents to keep an eye on their children’s eye heath as we begin another school year. According to the Ocean County Health Department, over one in four students in the US suffer from undiagnosed vision problems. Vison problems in schools can affect academic performance when a child can’t properly see the blackboard, computer screen or book they’re reading. Studies show that approximately 80 percent of what a child learns in school is information through visual presentation, so healthy vision is imperative when it comes to concentration and engaging in lessons. “The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) wants to remind parents about the importance of children’s eye health as we start to gear up for another school year,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Early detection of vision problems can make all the difference for a child in the classroom.” Good news is that it is now state law mandates young students 6 and under, entering public schools or Head Start Programs, must receive a comprehensive eye exam. A comprehensive exam can provide a more definitive assessment and appropriate treatment so children can start their learning journey with adequate vision skills. According to the American Optometric Association, a child’s vision can change frequently during the course of the school year. Parents should keep an eye out for the following symptoms: • Headaches from eye strain
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• Short attention span • Excessive blinking or eye rubbing • Poor hand-eye coordination • Difficulty remembering what was read • Covering one eye • Holding materials close to the face. “The goal is to educate parents about the critical relationship between vision and learning,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “Students should not have to struggle getting through their studies due to a lack of undetected vision issues. As parents we look for so many health concerns but we can’t forget how important eye sight is to their academic success.” For more information or questions, visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org.
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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In the old days, many Doctors made house calls to patients when the word “specialist” did not exist. It is extremely rare to see this in the 21st Century, however, there are several select companies that do offer this service such as Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) and/or similar groups. Concierge services are now being offered by certain physician groups whereby you pay an “upfront” fee and you have a more direct channel to the Doctor when you need them. Concierge services clearly exist with Primary Care Physician’s, Internal Medicine, Podiatry, Optometry, Dental, and Veterinary practices. These practices are trying to provide an “exceptional service package” and you pay extra for these services. Garden State Hearing & Balance Center (GSHBC) realizes the importance of extending their hearing care services outside of our three office locations (Toms River, Manahawkin, & Whiting). For example, there are hundreds of residents living in continuing care facilities such as Crestwood Manor, Harrogate, The Pines at Whiting and many others who cannot get out to see their doctors. Many of these facilities bring the healthcare professional to the resident. GSHBC provides these services to many of these facilities, and trust me, the residents are so grateful! Granted, many residents are independent enough to hire transportation to
see their doctors, however, it can become quite expensive to do so. Thus, these continuing care facilities make an effort as part as their value proposition to offer as many on-site healthcare services as possible to their residents. Equally important…there are many folks that are non-ambulatory and find it extremely difficult to leave their home. Many of them are wheel chair bound, on 24/7 oxygen due to COPD and/or have significant health issues. Hearing loss is very prevalent in this type of population and these folks need our help as well. GSHBC has never advertised or promoted this service, even though we have been making “house calls” for over 25 years. In my opinion, there is an increasing need for hearing care services to these specific individuals because our population is living longer and longer. We believe that everyone’s quality of life can be enhanced with improved hearing. We also know that untreated hearing loss in these populations increase the risk of cognitive decline, memory loss, and social isolation. If you know of someone who is suffering from hearing loss and does not have the transportation means to see us, we will be happy to come to their home or place of residence. For additional information, please feel to speak to Dr. Izzy Kirsh at 732-818-3610 or email to: ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting (expanded hours!), and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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Ringworm is a poorly named skin infection because there are no worms of any type involved. Ringworm is actually a fungal infection, and an extremely common one. Also recognized as athlete’s foot and jock itch, ringworm can affect any part of the body. Even finger and toenails can be infected with fungus. Without treatment, ringworm rashes can grow and spread to other parts of the body. Fortunately, most over the counter anti-fungal treatments will work. The key is to start treatment early and to treat all affected areas at the same time to avoid reinfection. Ringworm can spread to others, so frequent hand washing, especially after touching the affected areas, is recommended. Antifungal medicine for treating ringworm comes in many different forms like creams, ointments, and pills. What you use will depend on the area of the body that needs treatment. Let us do what we do best—diagnose and treat your particular skin problems with knowledge, compassion, and up-to-date techniques and equipment. We’ve been specially trained to look below the skin’s surface when searching for answers to our patients’ concerns. P.S. Ringworm infections start as a small, ring shaped patch, but as they expand, they become more irregular in shape and become incredibly itchy.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Why Some Antidepressants Work And Some Don’t By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. First let me say I am not a fan of medicating normal, regular sadness that we encounter in our life, such as the melancholy associated with losing a job, or when someone unfriends you, or for hormonal cycles. There are people who are truly depressed and suppressing the urge to harm themselves. We need to be loving and gentle with them, and if they need medicine, then so be it. Medication treatment should be based upon the neurotransmitters that are imbalanced. Doctors tend to throw a dart in the dark by prescribing popular drugs without actually measuring metabolites of neurotransmitters (for example Homovanillate or 5-HIAA) which provide a glimpse behind the curtain. So let’s get to it, what do you think is better, an SNRI or an SSRI? Or an MOA inhibitor? The answer is unclear. One category of meds will work great for you, and be an epic fail for your friend. Why is that? Because Zoloft (sertraline) works by making serotonin linger longer, and that’s great if you have reduced serotonin activity. But what if that’s not your problem? What if you’re depressed because you have low DHEA, a youth hormone that declines after 40. What if it’s low testosterone or estrogen. And what if your levels of serotonin are fine, but you have super low levels of norepinephrine or dopamine? In the latter case, Zoloft would not work, and might be harmful, whereas Wellbutrin (bupropion) would be great! Some of you could benefit from a med that raises serotonin, dopamine AND
norepinephrine. Remeron (mirtazapine) works in this regard. There are so many possibilities, so do not lose hope! Someone else reading this needs lifting of serotonin and norepinephrine but NOT the dopamine. Effexor (venlafaxine) is an SNRI that does exactly that! What I’m trying to say is that each of you respond to the medication that restores activity of the particular neurotransmitter YOU are deficient in. Not everyone with depression is deficient in one specific thing. I have readers today that are in bad shape and feeling isolated and hopeless. I want to help you. Keep doing a little more ‘trial and error’ with medications (and other therapies outside the pill). There are tests you can take today to measure metabolites. I have a more comprehensive version of this article which you can receive via email if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com. In closing, I couldn’t possibly know what’s right for everyone because neurotransmitter levels are like fingerprints in people. Sometimes depression is caused by folate or B12 deficiency, or thyroid illness. Sometimes it’s from very high inflammatory compounds, or from a biotoxin like mold. This may surprise you but sometimes it’s medication-induced, like from The Pill. If you feel like you’re at your wits end and you’ve tried everything and it’s just time to go (and stop being a burden to others) then you need to STOP thinking that immediately because it simply isn’t so. You haven’t tried everything. There are people who love you and need you. The National Suicide Prevention Line is 800-273-8255 or text HELLO to 741741.
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The Magic of Harry Potter Comes To Ocean County Mall
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Wizards and muggles unite! The Ocean County Mall is hosting a new and improved Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game play experience! As one of Simon’s 200+ retailers, Ocean County Mall will feature increased rewards, elusive enemies, and multiple sponsored Inns and Fortresses, giving players more XP and more spell energy than any other non-sponsored location in the US! Spend the day shopping around the mall, or dining at one of the various restaurants, while playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. In the future, select Simon properties will also host real-world events and QR assignments for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. “Ocean County Mall is committed to creating fun, innovative, real-life experiences for our
shoppers, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is exactly the type of cutting-edge activation our customers get excited about playing. We believe the elevated gameplay we’re offering as a part of the program will drive traffic and excitement for our properties as well as the brands and retailers at Simon,” said Tara Melodick. In Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, players are new recruits of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force investigating the chaotic magical activity that is leaking into the Muggle world, working together to solve the mystery of this Calamity. Explore real-world neighborhoods and cities to discover mysterious artifacts, cast spells, and encounter fantastic beasts and iconic characters along the way! For more information, visit harrypotterwizardsunite.com.
12th Annual Fall Festival & Motorcycle Poker Run
TOMS RIVER – Silverton Volunteer Fire Company will host their 12th Annual Fall Festival & Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The day begins with an 80 to 100-mile Motorcycle/Classic car Poker Run! Registration for the run is from 9 to 11 a.m. at Charlie Browns (11 Kettle Creek Road – Toms River). Cost is $20 per motorcycle, $10 for an additional passenger, $20 per Classic Car or Hot Rod. Prizes will be awarded for the three best poker hands!
A Community Festival will also be held from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. featuring: • Music by local bands • Free Inflatable Children’s Rides • Food, Beer & Wine • Fire Equipment Displays • Police Demos from the Canine & Motorcycle Units • Extrication Demo • Craft and Community Vendors • Super 50/50 Raffle This event is Sponsored by the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company & Ladies Auxiliary.
The Great Pumpkin At Insectropolis
TOMS RIVER – On October 18 from 6 to 8 p.m., The Great Pumpkin returns to Insectropolis for a night of fun. During this family-friendly event, guests of all ages will enjoy
an indoor treat trail, games & crafts, photos with Snoopy himself, costume contests, and showings of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Admission is $10 per person.
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EPA to Provide Relief for Certain Marine Diesel Engines
NEW JERSEY – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the national marine diesel engine program to provide relief to boat builders and manufacturers of lightweight and high-power marine diesel engines that are used in high-speed commercial vessels such as lobster fishing boats and pilot boats. “This proposal will provide boat builders the flexibility they need to meet EPA standards while they continue to manufacture products that are critical to marine industries,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “This action reflects our mindset that environmental progress is best achieved by working with states and the regulated community to advance sound and attainable regulatory solutions.” EPA’s proposal will help boat builders whose production capabilities have been impacted by a lack of certified engines available with the desired size and power characteristics. The proposal will provide additional lead time to meet the
agency’s Tier 4 standards for qualifying engines and vessels and includes a new waiver process, which would allow for continued installation of Tier 3 engines for certain vessels if suitable Tier 4 engines continue to be unavailable. The proposal also includes changes to streamline the engine certification process to promote certification of engines with high power density. This rule also includes a proposed technical correction to the national marine diesel fuel program. This change will clarify that fuel manufacturers and distributors may sell distillate diesel fuel that meets the 2020 global sulfur standard adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The proposed correction will help U.S. fuel manufacturers and distributors to meet the IMO standard on time and without creating additional burdens for the industry. For more information, please visit: epa. gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/amendments-related-marine-diesel-engine-emission.
Food Addicts Anonymous
TOMS RIVER – Food Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step fellowship of men and women who are recovering from addiction to sugar, flour and wheat. We offer hope to suffering food addicts. We are recovering together one day at a time from the biochemical disease of food addiction.
No fees or dues, visitors are welcome. We meet Monday and Thursday 11 a.m. in the library of The Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Ave. For more information, contact Rachel at 908472-5180.
Indoor Flea Market
TOMS RIVER – Come out to the Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse, 979 Edgebrook Dr. North, Toms River, NJ for an Indoor Flea Market. Flea markets are held on the first Saturday of each month. The next flea market will take place on
Oct. 5, 2019, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are crafts, vendors, jewelry, original art, gently used items, clothing, food, and more. We still have tables available. To reserve a table, contact 732-8317511 or rbannar510@aol.com.
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Atlantic Wellness and Spine Center
Atlantic Wellness and Spine Center was established in 2014 by Dr. Siobhan (pronounced Sha-vaughn) Pakenham, DC. After years of working in a high volume office, Dr. Pakenham felt patients weren’t getting the attention they needed. Wanting to deliver consistent quality chiropractic care, Dr. Pakenham opened her own practice in Toms River. Growing up Irish Catholic, Dr. Siobhan Pakenham and her family lives by the Golden Rule - Do unto others as you would want done to you. While attending chiropractic school, a radiology doctor stated to her class, “Treat every patient like you would want your loved ones treated.” That really resonated with Dr. Pakenham, DC and 13 years later she treats every patient like she would want her own loved ones treated. At Atlantic Wellness and Spine Center, patients are like family and are nurtured throughout the healing process. With years of clinical experience and a comfortable environment, Atlantic Wellness and Spine Center is an office that will make
you feel right at home. We are conveniently located on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River. Patients are always seen by Dr. Pakenham, DC. Once a thorough evaluation is performed, a specific treatment plan is determined to not only provide pain relief but to help improve a patient’s quality of life through proper posture and ideal spinal health. “Health is not merely the absence of pain, symptoms or disease. It is a state of optimal functioning of our nervous system.” She further states, “We know posture is the window to the spine. Research is showing that poor posture is related to poor health. By improving posture, we can help improve a patient’s health. It is an exciting time to be a chiropractor!” Dr. Pakenham, DC is on a mission to help improve as many people as she can with quality chiropractic care. She offers cutting edge treatments and the equipment is current and effective. Call 732-270-2811 today to see if Dr. Siobhan Pakenham, DC can help you!!
TOMS RIVER – On Jan. 1, 2019, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River officially rebranded itself as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River. But taking on the Encompass Health name was only the first step in the hospital’s mission to better serve the needs of its community. To support that mission, the hospital is rebuilding and upgrading its existing facilities, and adding additional wings.
Encompass Health Toms River is in the final stages of a four-phase process, which began in 2016, to update its hospital. The hospital has been actively refreshing each of its wings, with intentions of improving the experience and outcomes of the hospital’s patients. The hospital is on track to complete the refresh in March 2020. “Our purpose is to serve our community. We know we have the best team of experts and the best rehabilitation programs, but we wanted to give our patients access to the most beneficial
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Vendors/Crafters Needed! - Please read before responding. Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am – 3pm. Holiday vendors and craft show, Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30, we are providing one 6ft table & 2 chairs. We will also provide a roll and coffee to each vendor before 10am. If interested, please send an email to maryalicereed@aol.com. Or call 732-349-7557 ASAP. (45)
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Items For Sale 10 Piece Antique Pennsylvania Dutch Inspired Dining Room Set Table, six chairs. two buffets and a hanging three shelf wall unit. Table is 36" wide by 60" long with four 6" extensions. 908-783-5405. Ocean Gate. $400 or B/O. (41) 21ft 2019 Sea Ray SPX 210 - mint condition; 200 hp Mercury outboard; seats 12; Marine Max, Ship Bottom, NJ; 609-494-2102. (41)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Punk. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (43) 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) We Buy Used Cars, Van, & Trucks any year, any make, any condition. Top $ paid CASH PAID ON THE SPOT. Fast and easy transaction. 609-622-9545. (43) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (43) 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) CASH PAID - for unwanted household items, dvds, toys, musical, historical, odd items, etc. No furniture. 732-864-6396 leave message. (43)
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Toms River Resident Celebrates 101 Years Young By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – During her life, Mae Trustman has seen a lot. A world war, various models of telephone, the introduction of television and mankind landing on the moon, but the township resident focused more on her birthday cake and friends during a recent gathering. She celebrated her 101st birthday on Sept. 9 at Alcoeur Gardens Residential Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Community of Toms River proudly. Trustman celebrated this milestone event in style. “She is one of our beloved residents,” Megan Trapanese, director of marketing and admissions at Alcoeur Gardens said.
Trustman was born in 1918 and was raised in the bustling city of Brooklyn, NY. It was there in Brooklyn where she grew up and eventually met the love of her life, William Trustman, a machinist by trade. Once they were married, William and Mae moved to the beautiful countryside of High Falls, NY and it was there that she was employed as a waitress in a tea room. Mae worked a lot as this was the job she enjoyed most as well as taking care of her husband. She would come home from her waitressing job to cook and care for William. The pair never had children and in their spare time they would travel all over the United States seeing
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its magnificent sights. Of the many places the couple traveled to Mae said she remembered Detroit most. “Detroit was my favorite spot. Well I didn’t really like it at first but that is where my husband worked so I had to live there. He worked for the government,” Trustman said. Trustman said that of the many presidents she saw come into office it was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt who was her favorite. Trapanese said “one of the many stories Mae always shares is that William loved to golf and that she would watch him occasionally play but didn’t share the same love of the sport. It just wasn’t her “cup of tea,” Mae said with a chuckle. The Trustmans eventually settled in Toms River before Mae came to call Alcoeur Gardens her home. Mae is a popular figure at the facility and Luis Brigeno, a certified home health aide dotes on her in particular, joking that she is his girlfriend. “We all love Mae,” said James Buglione who coordinates resident activities at Alcoeur Gardens. “She loves to laugh and she is a popular member of our Alcoeur Gardens family. She is also quite the trivia buff. She always astounds us with the facts she knows,” Trapanese said. She is often referred to affectionately as “Mae, Mae” and her favorite shows are Animal
Planet and Jeopardy. “I really don’t watch TV much. There isn’t a lot that interests me on it,” Trustman said. She does have a favorite performer however, “Eddie Fisher is my favorite singer.” “She especially loves babies, sweets and joking around. It is at Alcoeur Gardens that we found out that Mae has always been known as a social butterfly. In her heyday, according to Mae, she was quite the fashionista and loved wearing skirts, high heels and lipstick and red nail polish,” Trapanese added. Trapanese said, “Mae Mae has said proudly that dressing that way was her choice. One of her favorite sayings is “cleanliness is next to godliness.” Several members of Girl Scout Troop 422, Toms River came out to sing “Happy Birthday” to her and to present a bouquet of flowers. Staff members and her fellow residents had balloons, decorations, party games, party hats, a tiara for Mae Mae and even a wand at the ready for the big moment when her cake was brought out and Mae Mae blew it out with just one breath. “We can’t fit 101 candles on your cake,” Brigeno joked giving her a kiss on the forehead. Trustman said she enjoys fish especially herring but as far birthday cake, she didn’t have a preference of chocolate, vanilla or any other flavor. “I like it all,” she said. “This is delicious,” she said smiling after having her first bite of birthday cake.
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You can be the change you want to see in the world by joining 180’s life-changing mission today. 180 Turning Lives Around (180), a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide confidential support and advocacy to victims of
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training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Victim Advocates, October 1 – 24, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6-9:30 p.m., at Ocean Township Police Headquarters, 399 Monmouth Road in Ocean Township. Training will be provided for free
to successful applicants. 180’s volunteer DVRT Advocates are civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. Advocates also discuss with victims safety planning and their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order. By providing empathy and a crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower victims to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to serve on an on-call shift basis, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training. The police departments and 180 are committed to culturally and socially diverse teams to better serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous. For an application or additional information, please contact Sue Levine, Victim Support Program Coordinator, at susanl@180nj.org or 732-264-4360, Ext. 4271. Please mention the town where you reside. Deadline to apply is Friday, September 20th. Applications are also available for download 180nj.org/ give-help/volunteering/domestic-violence-response-team-advocate/. The free, confidential service of the DVRT program is available for victims of domestic violence, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, at the police departments in Monmouth County. For forty-three years, 180 Turning Lives Around has been dedicated to providing emergency safe housing, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy in Monmouth County for individuals and families affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. If you, or someone you know, is in need of assistance, please call the 180 Turning Lives Around 24/7 Confidential Hotline at 732-264-4111 or 888-843-9262. Visit 180nj.org for more information. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCt 5 - OCt 11 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead, you might feel a sense of relief as a loan is paid off or you get a financial pop of some kind. Hold off on purchases for the next few days, as you may get a better deal later in the week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on learning new things as this week unfolds. You may be able to change situations that restrict your freedoms. You and a companion can maintain harmony by giving each other the benefit of the doubt. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may not have the tools or experience to put a project into motion this week, but you have the imagination to visualize the possibilities. Write down your ideas and file them away until the time is right. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might be surprised to learn that someone unexpected is willing to support you as this week unfolds. There may be a minor household squabble, but a calm, reasonable discussion will sort it out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your money in the bank rather than buying lottery tickets or taking any financial risks. You might have high hopes in the week ahead, but must remind yourself to stay grounded in what is real right now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your boundless enthusiasm to follow your dreams is matched by the grit and determination to follow through. A partner might think you are wasting your time, but keep plugging away this week and you may accomplish something. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may think
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Try A Different Shape This Season By Wolfgang Puck VEGETABLE CALZONES Makes 4 Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), separated into 4 equal balls, or good-quality store-bought pizza dough 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed and for brushing 2 cups (500 ml) sliced fresh shiitake mushroom caps 1 cup (250 ml) thinly sliced slender Asian eggplant rounds Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups (500 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese, about 1/2 pound (250 g) 2 cups (500 ml) shredded Fontina cheese, about 1/2 pound (250 g) 4 cups (1 l) packed prewashed and dried baby spinach leaves, stems removed 8 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Make Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough in advance (see instructions below). Place a pizza stone or baking tiles on the middle rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick sauté pan and 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium nonstick sauté pan, both over medium-high heat.Add the shiitake mushroom slices to the large pan and the eggplant slices to the medium pan and lightly season both vegetables with salt and pepper; sauté, stirring frequently, until both vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes, adding a little more oil if needed. Transfer the vegetables to 2 plates and spread them out to cool. On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out each ball of dough into an 8-inch (20-cm) circle. Leaving about a 1-inch (2.5-cm) margin on the edge, divide the mozzarella evenly over half of each circle; then add the Fontina, spinach, mushrooms, and eggplant, finishing with the Parmesan. Moisten the edge of each dough circle with water and
fold the top half over to enclose the filling. Pinch firmly all along the edges of the half-circle to seal in the filling securely. Slide a flour-dusted baker’s peel, pizza peel, or rimless baking sheet under a calzone and transfer it to the oven, carefully sliding it onto the pizza stone or tiles. Add as many more calzones as will fit comfortably. Bake until the dough is nicely browned, about 12 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven to a serving platter and brush the tops with olive oil. Serve immediately, carefully cutting each in half if you’ve only had room to bake 2, distributing the halves while you bake the other two calzones in the same way. WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 ml) warm water, 105°F to 115°F (40°C to 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) warm water. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture, and remaining water; process until a ball forms. Turn out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand until smooth and firm, about 3 minutes. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. Divide into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under. Repeat four or five times. On a smooth, unfloured surface, roll under your palm until smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. The balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days; or frozen for up to 3 months, to be thawed in the refrigerator overnight before use.
(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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