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By J. Mark Mutter One hundred years ago this month, the nation was coming off the heels of a presidential election which saw a change in parties in Washington, and events a week after that election, throughout the country, celebrat-

─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Brian Hanlon with Professor Roseanne Alvare, Maria Monzon and Karen Amaro. By Alyssa Riccardi spire others when they holding an American hope the women who LINCROFT – The look at his sculptures. flag, which represents wal k i n a nd out of well-known Toms Riv- This new sculpture, the victorious moment the building feel the er artist Brian Hanlon which will be placed when women walked impact of the statue recently unveiled his in the MAS main lob- to Washington D.C. to and have the couranewest sculpture that by on campus, is to enact the 19th Amend- geous spirit, like the will be on display at honor the 100th An- ment. women before them to Brookdale Communi- niversary of Women “ T h i s i m p o r t a n t succeed,” said Hanlon. ty College. bei ng able to vote. milestone deserves a “It’s hard to imagine Hanlon stated how The sculpture is an historical and spiritual a time when women he always wants to in- a nony mou s woma n permanent marker. I (Sculptor - See Page 2)

This Month In History: Elections And Veterans

ing the second anniversary of Armistice Day.

The “Return To Normalcy” Election After eight years in office, New Jersey’s own Woodrow Wilson’s time as president was coming to an end. He had heralded

the country through a world war - the “war to end all wars” - and the country had by 1920 returned to peacetime. The Republicans ran Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding who ran on a theme of “return to normalcy.” The Democrats ran James M.

Cox, Ohio’s Governor. Their respective running mates were Boston’s Calvin Coolidge and New York’s Franklin D. Roosevelt - who would both go on to serve as President one day. Harding won in a landslide, usher i ng

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in the Roaring ‘20s in American history. The Republican carried New Jersey, and here in the then-Dover Township, the vote was 795-192 for Harding. He carried all towns in Ocean County. Locally, W. Scott Jackson, (History - See Page 15)

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Positive COVID-19 tests have come in at a higher rate recently, causing medical professionals to urge caution. However, they also note that many of the local cases are not severe. The county’s case totals leveled off through most of the summer. But there was an increase as schools reopened and people went to fall gatherings. For example, on one day in the middle of October, there were 250 new positive tests reported. The state has gone back and forth about opening, mostly keeping restrictions in place, especially as numbers rise here and throughout the country. Most of those reported as sick are Ocean County residents, as opposed to tourists who tested positive while they were visiting. There were a small amount of college students getting sick at school, but since their home address is listed as Ocean County, they were added to the total. The main demographic (Totals - See Page 4)

$1.9M Awarded In Projects Around Bases

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COU NTY – Several local towns will host wildfire and shoreline projects funded by the Department of Defense to protect the joint base, conserve land, and help the safety of residents. A total of $1,935,564.98 will be distributed to protect six military sites across 1.6 million acres in the Garden State that are threatened by development and encroachment which could impact the military mission: $500,000 for storm surge protection for Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, Monmouth County $500,000 for living shoreline protection in the form of a “T”-shaped oyster castle groin in Barnegat Bay, in Ocean County (Bases - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 had no vote, I cannot imagine what my life would have been like if I could not have fully participated in civic life,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said. “I think of Susan B. Anthony standing outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4, 1876, reading the declaration of the rights of women of the U.S. and the sculpture of her in that moment by Brian Hanlon.” “This beautiful sculpture will remind us all and countless future generations of the fight for women’s suff rage and more importantly inspire them to cherish and preserve the rights established by the 19th amendment that we are here to celebrate today,” Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon said. “When our country is in the midst of the 2020 Presidential election, we are reminded of how lucky we are as Americans to have the right to elect our leaders who will represent us. I would not be serving in this elected position that I am today were it not for the brave suff ragists who ensured this precious right for women.” “We now have two markers of those moments in time when people had to fight to be fully recognized citizens of our American democracy,” said David Stout, President of Brookdale Community College, referencing the Martin Luther King Jr. Lounge that is in the Student Life Center. “We are so excited to have the statue here. So many of our students will walk through those doors, and when they enter this building it’s the fi rst thing they are going to see. Thank you very much Brian for your dedication and your generosity.” Not only will the sculpture be on display, but an installation done by present and past Brookdale students will be shown on the wall behind it. English professor Roseanne Alvare is the Coordinator of the Women in Learning and Leadership program at Brookdale Community College. She explained how

graduates and current students spoke with Brian Hanlon to get his vision of his work. Hanlon’s idea was to create a nameless figure but a multi-representative statue. The students collaborated with Hanlon to construct their own ideas for the installation. “The students will bring it to life in an installation that features more marginalized voices and underrepresented figures from the movement and beyond,” Alvare said. “The students are doing all of the research and will be collaborating with student artists to develop this installation that will go on the wall behind the statue.” “I am super honored to be working on the installation to go along with this sculpture. It means a lot, to have something that is tribute, a reminder, long standing and something that commemorates women. I am super grateful to be a part of this. In my research I found there were Native American women who inf luenced the early women’s suff rage activists in the United States because of their egalitarian society. They will be included as part of the installation,” said Karen Amaro, an English Education major at Georgian Court University. The installation is scheduled to be presented in April of 2021 right at the end of the spring semester. Hanlon stated how this specific piece of work took him about six to eight months to create. Although, he explained how he never works on just one piece, rather he works on 10 or more pieces at the same time. His hand-crafted works honor icons, legends and moments of significance. Hanlon has received national and local awards and commendations for his commissions, which usually revolve around civic, historic and athletic subjects. “In 1979 I graduated high school and came over to Brookdale, I met a man named Tony Blazer who completely t ransfor med my life. He helped me develop a language through the art of molding clay. I will be forever grateful,” said Hanlon.

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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Brian Hanlon with Professor Roseanne Alvare, Maria Monzon and Karen Amaro.

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Continued From Page 1 seeing increases is adolescents and adults younger than 30. “Any time there is an uptick there’s certainly reason for concern,” said Brian Lippai, Public Information Officer for the Ocean County Health Department. “There have been numerous factors that have led to the increase but it’s important to note that many of the cases we are currently seeing are on the mild to moderate side than we saw earlier in the pandemic. Recovery time is shorter and the number of deaths have been decreasing. “The OCHD and much of the public health community expected some type of increase heading into fall. There were a number of religious holidays/observances, services and other social gatherings around the county that contributed. Those schools with students back in the classroom, sports programs and even other activities outside of the school environment that bring children together is another one of the challenges we anticipated. Through our contact tracing efforts we’ve also identified a number of single households with as many as ten or more family members getting sick,” he said. Contact tracing is a technique in which medical staff talk to someone who tested positive to fi nd out who they have been in close contact with recently. That way, they can inform other people that they need to get tested as well. “For the most part schools in Ocean County have been doing a tremendous job following their readiness plans that they worked diligently on all summer and now

put into practice. Much of the credit needs to go to the school nurses working the front lines and enforcing the safety guidelines and protocols. Being prepared has been the key. Practices such as minimizing movement within the school, moving only teachers around instead of students, social distancing and how to respond should someone get sick are just some of the steps in place to limit contact and contain transmission,” he said. Despite recent news that a vaccine might be on the way, the Health Department is still urging residents to wear a mask, engage in social distancing, get a f lu shot, get tested, and stay away from large gatherings. “We’ve come so far since the start of the pandemic and the last thing anyone wants is this latest setback to derail our common goal to help slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and reduce community spread. Let’s hope this latest uptick may act as a bit of a wakeup call for those who may have become a little complacent and thought we were out of the woods. The pandemic is far from over and it will take everyone to pitch in and do their part to get those numbers back down especially as the pandemic and flu season converge and we head into the colder months and heart of the busy holiday season,” Lippai said. The full breakdown of cases is on OCHD. org. For more information, you can call 732-341-9700 ext. 7411. The state’s Department of Health hotline is 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. Other related sources; for medical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-962-1253 (24/7) or Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.

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through the Hope Center, a non-profit organization initiated by the Clergy Association of Greater Toms River. As recommended by the CDC, they are practicing social distancing and limiting interactions. The food distribution will be performed drive-through style. Families should remain in their vehicle at all times.

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COVID-19 Putting A Wedge Between Friends

Dear Joel, Recently an old friend of mine traveled out of state to attend a family reunion. On social media, she shared pictures of the week-long celebration showing large gatherings with no social-distancing or mask-wearing. When she arrived home, she resumed her daily activities without any quarantine or COVID-19 testing. Throughout this Pandemic, she has maintained a much less ‘concerned’ attitude than I, but up until now, it has never been an issue for me. I am very disappointed in her behavior and concerned that she may be putting others at risk. I have alluded to my feelings but have not expressed them outright. We’ve known each other since high school and have agreed and disagreed on many things, but this issue has me rethinking our relationship. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle my feelings? Answer: This is an emotional issue, and as we have seen, everyone is dealing with COVID-19

in their ow n way. There is a wide range of ‘acceptable’ behavior, and the only one we can control is our own. You’ve acknowledged the difference in your attitudes, so your friend’s behavior should not come as a surprise. If she is following the rules of the establishments she frequents, there is nothing you can do to stop her from going out. You’ll have to weigh the importance of expressing your feelings, which may come across as judgement, with her anticipated reaction. My suggestion is to avoid in-person contact until you feel safe, and during that time, think long and hard if you really want your ‘social-distancing’ to become permanent. Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

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Continued From Page 1 near Island Beach State Park. $380,000 for wildf ire mitigation near Joint Base MDL in Ocean/Burlington counties $300,000 to protect 44,000 acres of forest area in the G reenwood State f rom wildf ire near the NJ National Guard War ren Grove Gunner y Range in Ocean/Burlington counties $150,0 0 0 for R a nc o ca s Cre ek Watershed stor mwater management to protect the area near Lockheed Martin plant that produces AEGIS technology for the U.S. Navy in Burlington County over $100,000 for storm surge protection near Earle, in Keansburg, Monmouth County. Near the Joint Base McG u i re -D i x-L a kehu r st , a f i re bre a k will be planned. This $380,000 project will be built near the Roosevelt City section of Whiting. The firebreak will simultaneously protect the militar y mission of JB-MDL. Manchester Tow nship Mayor Ken Palmer said that he liked the idea of added f ire protection for the Whiting section of the township. “We welcome any effort to provide firebreaks in the most wooded portion of our town,” Palmer said. “Certainly, any safety measure to assist in this a r e a i s ap p r e ciat e d a nd ex t r e mely useful.” Residential portions of Manchester have been working to become firewise com mu nities. T his is when leaders educate and plan for what to do in case of a major f ire. With all the forested areas surrounding the residential developments, there have been a few signif icant forest f ires over the years. “This modest but important federal funding will go a long way toward protecting areas near our militar y bases that are susceptible to forest f ires,” Rep. Chris Smith (R- 4 th). “According to the NJ Forest Fire Ser vice, more

than 7,000 acres a year are consumed by an average of 1,500 wildf ires in New Jersey, the most densely populated State in the union. The firebreak project will be in Manchester Township, home to nearly 44,000 people and many senior retirement communities.” Smith noted that the “$380,000 slated toward building a f ive-mile long f irebreak near JB-MDL will protect people and proper t y to the west of Whiting. “This area in Whiting is part of the New Jersey Pine Barrens is vulnerable to forest f ires in the dr y seasons or droughts,” Smith said. “This project protect s A mer ica’s on ly A r my-Navy-Air Force joint base - the second largest employer in New Jersey - and the missions it performs. More importantly, it also protects the residents of Whiting. There are many homes and businesses concent rated in W hiting which will be better protected through this project.” The DoD awarded the funds from its Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program that promotes projects with local partners to collaborate in the preservation of compatible land uses near milit ar y installations, ranges and other strategic sites. REPI is designed to protect DoD assets and capabilities to maintain military readiness throughout the United States. The projects are being done in conjunction with the lead partner, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as local authorities, and they will be augmented with state and local resources. “These projects which the DoD has identif ied will help make the bases safer should we face any upcoming rounds of base realignment and closure (BR AC),” Smith said. “Earle is a critical base for the Nav y and its logistical shipping, and protecting its mission is crucial to national security, and to the jobs of the men and women who work there.”

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Open Space Funding Passes In Ocean And Monmouth NEW JERSEY – Across New Jersey, voters have answered yes to a municipal ballot question asking whether local officials should improve or buy up more open space, even if it meant raising their taxes, affirmative responses consistent with passage of other local questions and all three statewide referenda. Residents in Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen Counties and communities voted in favor of open space initiatives. “The people have spoken, and they want to protect and preserve their open space. Residents in Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen county have voted in favor of investing in open space. This is critically important because many towns in these counties have already succumbed to destructive overdevelopment. One of the best ways to stop inappropriate development and protect these towns from sprawl is by increasing open

space funds. Protecting open space means less traffic, less water pollution and flooding. It also helps protect the character of the town, the taxpayers, and the quality of life,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “New Jersey has the highest property tax in the nation, but people are still willing to raise their own taxes to preserve open space because of how critical it is.” According to the Garden State Preservation Trust, the state of New Jersey acquired 453,499 acres of open space from FY2000 to FY2019. Monmouth County was responsible for acquiring 19,523 acres and Ocean County acquired 17,514 acres of land. Jackson preserved 2,532 acres of land while Middletown acquired 383 acres of land. “Jackson is one of the places where overdevelopment is happening the fastest. Middletown is also seeing a lot of growth.

Freeholder: JCP&L’s Rate Hike Postponement Falls Short By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – While helpful, postponing a rate hike until next year isn’t quite what Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari had in mind in regards to assisting county residents. Jersey Central Power and Light postponed a rate increase until 2021 but “the utility needs to eliminate the rate increase altogether. I’ve said it time and time again, our seniors cannot afford this higher bill,” Vicari said. The official has rallied against the proposed rate hike since it was first announced last spring and the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic created a further financial hardship for many senior citizens and younger families, making the increase a greater burden. Vicari spoke during a public meeting of the state Board of Public Utilities in September opposing the higher rates. “The increase may seem small, but many of our seniors are living on less than $1,400 a month,” Vicari said. “Additionally, they are facing higher food bills

because of the pandemic,” Vicari said. He was also critical of the utility for asking for more money while at the same time refusing to reimburse residents who lost valuable food and prescription medicine during lengthy storm-related power outages last August. Vicari cited that “other utility companies, including Atlantic City Electric, PSEG and Con Ed offered reimbursements, but JCP&L did not. That’s another reason why this rate increase should be permanently abolished.” Vicari thanked the BPU for cutting the requested increase in half. A 4 percent increase in JCP&L’s rates was recently granted by the BPU. This is less than half of what the utility originally requested. The decision also requires the utility to undergo an operational audit. The increase, which would hike average bills by about $4 per month, won’t show up in customer’s bills until November 2021, according to utility officials.

Local Family To Host Christmas Light Spectacular

TOMS RIVER – Buddy the elf, said it best “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” So the Ferone family invites you to sing your heart out and watch some Christmas lights at the Ferone Family Christmas Light Spectacular! They are located at 184 Yellowbank Rd., Toms River (or look up Ferone Family Light Show on google maps). The show opens Thanksgiving and will run through December 27, Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. New this year: Every Tuesday is Disney night! Spend the whole night listening to your favorite Disney songs as you are pulled into the magic of our show! The show is free, and you do not need

a reservation time. They are, however, collect i ng donations for Child ren’s Hospital of Toms River. Last year they raised over $3,000. This year, they are aiming high with the hope of raising $5,000! They are a drive up light show located at the end of Yellowbank Road. You are welcome to watch the light show from the comfort of your car (tune into FM 88.1 to hear the music) or bundle up and hop out of the car to enjoy the show. Due to COVID, they ask that if you get out of your car to wear a mask and social distance from other families. New this year: they have added an interactive to go along with our light show. Visit the link to play: forms.gle/ paUjbadWdnFmGZy68

Increasing open space funds will help these areas save money. They won’t have to spend as much for services or upgrading and investing in new infrastructure. Protecting open space means that the towns won’t be spending that money on building schools or improving roads and traffic lights. Open space funds help towns control their future,” said Tittel. Bergen County was responsible for acquiring 1,956 acres, of which 335 acres were farmland and 1,621 acres were for Green Acres. Out of the total land preserved by Bergen County, Saddle River was responsible for 17 acres of land. “Upper Saddle River has been seeing the impact of development and flooding in the area and is trying to do a better job of protecting itself. They need to change zoning and limit sewers and other infrastructure in environmentally sensitive and rural areas. We were involved in an Appellate Court eminent domain case between Mt. Lauren and MiPro. As Judge Skillman said, ’open space is the highest and best use of property,” said Tittel. Heading into the election, local officials, environmentalists and other open space advocates said that parks, nature preserves and easements purchased to prevent building on farmland were increasingly appealing amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the outdoors viewed as a relative refuge from the virus. “There has been a greater appreciation for parks and open space during the pandemic.

Increasing open space funding will help protect and expand those public outdoor spaces. In New Jersey, 19 counties and 230 towns have passed open space funding because they understand the importance of it. Open space trust funds because it makes towns more valuable and saves money in the long-term. Properties near open space are 20% more valuable than those in densely populated areas. It also helps protect against flooding and stormwater runoff,” said Tittel. Open space taxes provide a source of funding that townships can use for preserving, improving, or purchasing open space. This helps increase property values in the town as well as discouraging overdevelopment. It saves taxpayers money because it doesn’t require more town services like sewers, roads, or schools. “Towns like Middletown, Upper Saddle River, and Jackson are constantly growing. Which is why setting aside funding for open space is critically important to preserve environmentally sensitive areas in these communities. These towns are constantly growing, increasing overdevelopment and sprawl in areas that already have too much overdevelopment and traffic,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “We are glad to see that the people living in Middletown and Jackson Upper Saddle River voted for open space funding. We hope other counties and towns will follow their lead so that we can move forward on protecting and preserving open space in New Jersey for future generations.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Booker: Court-Packing Will Lead To Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) released a new report detailing how special interests’ campaign to capture our courts has tilted the playing field against critical civil rights protections to ensure equality for all Americans. As President Trump and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (RKY) rushed to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the senators’ report shows how anonymously funded groups have systematically undermined vital legal protections that ensure equal justice under law - a bedrock principle for our democracy.

As a consequence, workers, racial minorities, women, immigrants, and religious minorities are fighting to maintain an equal footing in American society, the senators wrote. Equal Justice Under Law: How captured courts tilt the playing field against America’s most vulnerable is the latest in Senate Democrats’ Captured Courts reports, which pull back the curtain on the special interest forces seeking to influence the federal judiciary to achieve outcomes that would be impossible to enact through Congress or the executive branch. “Etched in stoned above the entrance to the Supreme Court is an aspiration and a promise ‘Equal Justice Under Law,’ but unfortunately it is a promise that has yet to be kept for far too many Americans, particularly

the most vulnerable among us,” said Senator Booker. “For years, dark money and anonymously funded special interest groups have helped to shift the balance of our courts further and further from fulfilling this promise. This report lays bare the consequences of these actions and what it is now at stake for the American people as Senate Republicans try to rush a nomination through that will further tip the balance of the Court toward special interests and away from the promise of equal justice under law.” Ever since the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education invalidated the Jim Crow standard of “separate but equal” education, the so-called conservative legal movement has worked tirelessly to resist the

integration of America’s education system; beginning with massive resistance from the outset. Recent efforts have been heavily funded by elements of the corporate right - groups like the Koch political operation’s DonorsTrust, and the DeVos Foundation - which have perpetuated racial segregation by advancing concepts like libertarianism and “school choice.” Even as Republican-appointed Supreme Court Justices worked to end racial classifications that seek to achieve diversity in education and other settings, they have been more than willing to look the other way when confronted with discrimination in the workplace, at the ballot box, and at the border. Thanks to the Republican-appointed majority, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, women and minorities

face more and higher hurdles to prove their discrimination claims in court. As our nation grapples with police misconduct and its effect on communities of color, we cannot overlook the role our courts have played. Indifference to the lived experience of minorities combined with excessive deference to government actors - regardless of motive - closed the courtroom door to lawsuits that could drive real reforms and provide justice to victims of misconduct by law enforcement officers. There is one set of discrimination claims that the Supreme Court’s Republican majority has shown particular sympathy for: religious liberty. While the Court has dialed back protection of minority groups, it has dialed up concern over per-

ceived discrimination based on faith. Along the way, the Court has created religious rights for corporations (soulless entities by their very nature), and eroded the Constitution’s separation between church and state. The various threads of the Trump judiciary’s denial of equal justice under law - from its assault on affirmative action, to its unwillingness to check police misconduct, to its systematic preferential treatment of Christian “religious liberty” interests - may seem disconnected. But a look behind the curtain reveals the same cabal of corporate and Republican special interests fueling this work. Under Republican control, the federal government will make discrimination worse; the Roberts Court will look the other way.

Menendez: U.S. Shouldn’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement

NEWARK – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Com m it tee, issued the following statement after the Tr ump Administration completed the United States’ official withdraw-

al from the Paris Climate Agreement: “As the American people wait for every one of their votes to be counted, we are painfully reminded that the damage caused by President Trump’s failed and morally bankrupt foreign policy will

not disappear with his presidency. Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement is as antithetical to our nation’s interests today as it was three years ago, when Trump first began this effort. “As our partners and al-

lies collectively hold their breath in hopes that our nation will again be a responsible actor in confronting the real dangers of climate change, we must not forget this presidential election will be decided in no small part because of the impor-

tance of restoring American global leadership. That process starts by rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement. “Congress also has a role to play in ensuring this climate crisis is turned into a tremendous opportunity for U.S. leadership and economic

growth. That is why I will soon introduce the U.S. Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement (U.S. Climate) Act, legislation to officially designate climate diplomacy a priority for U.S. foreign policy.”

Prosecutor’s Oﬃce Adds Service Dog To Their Team

OCEAN COUNTY – Victims of crime sometimes have a hard time talking about their experience. Opening up is difficult. Opening up to law enforcement is even more difficult. To make it easier, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has added a furry friend that can step in and lend a paw! The newest team member is Jimmy, a 3-year-old black lab mix service dog. Jimmy stands at the ready to assist the Victim Witness Advocates in the effort to emotionally support victims of crime. Jimmy found his way to OCPO through a New Jersey based company called Merlin’s KIDS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individually trained service dogs to those in need. Jimmy was abandoned and rescued from a shelter by Merlin’s KIDS. He received over 1,000 hours of general and specialty training over a period of 15 months and

is specifically trained to be used in a school or court setting. “It is our hope that engaging with Jimmy will help to calm victims and witnesses, and let them tell their story,” stated Carol Froberg, Victim Witness Director for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim Witness Advocacy and Jimmy’s primary handler. Carol added “our office recognizes that animals, unlike people, with whom our interactions may be quite complex and unpredictable, provide a constant source of comfort and focus for attention. Animals tend to bring out our nurturing instinct and make us feel safe and unconditionally accepted. The successful prosecution of a victim’s case often depends on the ability of a victim to accurately report and then testify regarding the details of the victimization – Jimmy can help us achieve that goal!”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE A Virtually Celtic Christmas Coming This Holiday Season

OCEAN COUNTY – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts will be holding a virtual Celtic Christmas show on December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Filmed at the National Opera House of Ireland, A Virtually Celtic Christmas features the Irish Concert Orchestra, two choirs, guest singers and musicians from all over Ireland and the ethereal voice of Irish tenor, Michael Londra. The concert features traditional carols, ancient Gaelic hymns beautifully sung and some classic carols the audiences familiar with Michael’s recordings will know well. The concert’s musical director, renowned Irish composer Liam Bates composed

gorgeous choral arrangements for the evening. Guest artists include New York Times best selling author of “Artemis Fowl,” Eoin Colfer. Liam and Eoin’s songs from their Christmas musical NOËL feature in the concert along with an appearance by West End star and Northern Ireland native Zoe Rainey (Wicked, Hairspray). Tickets are: $25 Video on demand only; $35 VOD plus a signed DVD of the show delivered to your home; $50 VOD plus a signed dvd of the show and a personal zoom call with Michael Londra. Tickets can be purchased at grunincenter.org/ event/a-virtually-celtic-christmas.

Flu Clinic Dates Announced

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Have you received your flu shot yet? The Ocean County Health Department has just announced appointment dates for their flu clinic. The OCHD wants to remind residents that the flu vaccine protects against several different flu viruses (strains). If you are six months of age and older you should get vaccinated against seasonal flu every year. It is very important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases to get a flu shot. Children under the age of six months are at high-risk of serious flu illness. Although they are too young to be vaccinated, you can prevent them from getting

sick by having caregivers get vaccinated. Visit ochd.org/ﬂu to make an appointment, and remember to complete all required forms prior to your visit. The complete schedule with clinic locations, dates and times will be listed below: Toms River November 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; RWJ Barnabas Health Arena, 1245 Old Freehold Road. December 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; RWJ Barnabas Health Arena, 1245 Old Freehold Road. December 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; County Connection (Ocean County Mall), 1201 HooperAvenue.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Artillery Drills Scheduled At Joint Base This Month

By Bob Vosseller L A K E H U R ST – Joi nt B a s e Mc Guire-Dix-Lakehurst released its schedule for artillery training for the month. That means that area residents in Ocean County especially those west of the Garden State Parkway will be hearing what some refer to as “the sounds of freedom.” That sound can emanate for miles. Military training exercises range from artillery training to explosive disposal drills. Most of the activity according to the schedule will occur around the middle of the month.

Weather conditions can impact on how far the noise carries with cloudy days bringing the sounds further away than clear days. For further information visit the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s official Facebook page to stay up to date with details of what is occurring in the Pine Barrens. Last month featured numerous training exercises at the Joint Base and similar drills are planned for this month. The peak training period where residents will hear some noise will be from November 12 and November 15 and then again on November 19 and November 22.

Health Department Oﬀers Free Flu Shots To Residents

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department is offering free flu shots at the Ocean County College’s COVID-19 Test Site, 1 College Drive in

Toms River, on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling 800342-9738 or visit ochd.org.

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All Pet Valu Stores Closing, Including Two In Toms River

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The pet store chain Pet Valu announced it is closing all of its locations in the United States, which includes the two stores in Toms River. It is unknown when each individual store will close, but Pet Valu Inc. stated they would â&#x20AC;&#x153;commence a wind down of its operations due to severe impact from COVID-19.â&#x20AC;? Store-closing sales will start on November

12. Any customers with gift cards must use them by December 13 and they can not be exchanged for cash. The rewards points program will stop as of November 21 and customers must redeem points by December 13 or by the final day of closing. All sales will be final. The two Toms River stores that will be closing are located at 2360 Lakewood Road, in the Tri City Plaza, and at 860 Fischer Blvd., in the Bay Plaza.

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TOMS RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The East Dover Baptist Church, 974 Bay Ave, will be hosting their Very Merry Craft & Vendor Fair (outdoors).

Come and support small businesses, talented artisans, vendors, and food trucks! The event will take place on December 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Sees Increase In Pumpout Boat Services

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – This past summer saw an increased demand for pumpout boat services on waterways in Ocean County. More people decided to spend time on the water during this summer of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “the pumpout boat program has broken through the milestone of 2 million gallons of eﬄuent (2.1 mil. gal.), removed from more than 98,500 recreational boats since the start of the program in 1997.” Vicari, who is liaison to the popular program added, “the County’s successful pumpout boat program is a major factor towards ensuring that our coastal waters, such as the Barnegat Bay and the Little Egg Harbor, remain clean.” Six boats make up the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program which concluded its 23rd season in mid-October. “The demand for pumpout boat services dramatically increased in the 2020 boating season, breaking all records. There was a 24 percent increase in total vessels serviced and a 13 percent increase in total gallons pumped over the previous year,” Vicari added. According to the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, there was “a significant increase in boaters on the water, boat sales and new boaters” as well. Vicari said, “if there were any silver linings from the coronavirus pandemic, it appears that people returned to boating in large numbers in order to enjoy leisure activities safely. This is also helpful to our local economy. “While there were restrictions in place, boating seemed a good choice to maintain social distancing and public safety,” Vicari added. Pumpout boat operators and captains maintained and operated the boats in accordance with safe social distancing protocols. The captains maintained a minimum distance of 6 feet from other boaters, and practiced no-contact pumpouts and disinfecting of nozzles. The vessels were thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant regularly. “It was important to meet all the Centers

for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines in order to keep our captains safe and the public they serviced. Making these changes didn’t make for an easy summer but knowing the importance of protecting Barnegat Bay and working with the captains and other partners, we were able to make it a safe and successful boating season,” Vicari said. He noted that this also meant providing boaters with a means to properly dispose onboard wastewater. More than 8,400 boats were serviced during the 2020 summer season and almost 200,000 gallons of eﬄuent were removed from the vessels that could otherwise have ended up in the Barnegat Bay. Pumpout boats are equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, keeping waste from entering the bay. The boats are available to provide the pumpout service on weekends starting Memorial Day weekend running through October. “Even with the added concerns about COVID-19 and the increase in requests for service, our captains did a great job. Their dedication and commitment to the environment and the boaters they served was even more evident this season. We couldn’t do it without them,” he said. Brick Township, Seaside Park, the Tuckerton Seaport and the Ocean County Utilities Authority are all partners in the program. The six full-time boats were all purchased by Ocean County. The purchasing costs were reimbursed through the Clean Vessel Act Grant and the New Jersey Shore-to-Please license plate program. These same programs fund the installation of fixed pumpout stations at marinas throughout coastal New Jersey. Ocean County and the Ocean County Utilities Authority shared in the operational costs for the boats in the amount of up to $20,000 per full time boat. The $130,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other operational costs. This allowed for the service to be provided free of charge to boaters. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection also provides grant funds to offset the operational costs.

Wanted: Wreaths, Donations And Volunteers For History’s Vets

TOMS RIVER – On December 19, Wreaths Across America will be at Riverside Cemetery, 1001 Lakewood Rd., to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Help the location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by going to wreathsacrossamerica.org and becoming a sponsor, or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name on the website.

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History:

Continued From Page 1 a Republican, was elected to the Dover Township Committee by a vote of 705 to 203. The Republican Tax Collector, John Bills, won by a 822-149 vote (tax collectors, at that time, were elected officials). John C. Post was ending up his eighth straight year as chairman of the Township Committee, or “Mayor,” a town record up to that time. Said the New Jersey Courier, then Ocean County’s weekly newspaper, “Woman Vote Doubles Harding’s Enormous Majorities.” 1920 was the fi rst time women could vote in a presidential election. Armistice Day In Toms River Days later, the country remembered the two-year anniversary of the end of the First World War. Known then as “Armistice Day” (later changed to Veterans Day), celebrations were held throughout the United States. A “welcoming committee” had been formed by the Ocean County Freeholders in 1919 to mark the one-year anniversary of the end of hostilities. The war had ended in 1918 - on the eleventh day of the eleventh month - November 11. The two-year anniversary was held one hundred years ago this month on November 11, 1920. Toms River held a day-long celebration. Since Armistice Day was not yet a national legal holiday, the Dover Township Committee passed a formal resolution at its October 29, 1920 meeting proclaiming it a holiday, locally. Citizens were urged to fly the colors and businesses were urged to close for the day. The George P. Vanderveer Post 129 organized the day’s events. The Post was named

after a Bayville boy who lost his life in the war, having been gassed in the fighting. The day’s events began with a morning parade in the village of Toms River. Our sleepy little town only had a population of 2,198 at the time. The parade started at the county Court House and was led by a bugle and drum corps, followed by war veterans. Also participating were Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Toms River Fire Company’s members. The Toms River Foresters of America were dressed in “The Spirit of ‘76” costumes and marched. A Toms River Fire Company truck and a “string of private cars,” reported the Courier, ended the parade. A patriotic address was given by Rev. William W. Payne who congratulated the veterans but objected to the term “Armistice Day” saying it was not a truce but a victory won of the French front. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, commander of Fort Dix, was the keynote speaker. He said the people of the United States looked to the conquerors of Germany to uphold the American Constitution and American institutions, and that they must grasp the torch of progress and civilization as handed on by past generations. A medal ceremony was then held, ending with George Vanderveer’s mother, Mrs. Charles Vanderveer, being pinned with her son’s medal. It was Toms River at its fi nest - one hundred years ago. SOURCES: The New Jersey Courier; “Ocean County: Four Centuries in the Making.” J. Mark Mutter is the former Toms River Clerk. He was chairman of the Township’s 225-year anniversary committee in 1992 and its 250th anniversary committee in 2017.

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

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Everyone talks about masks. I like them and wear them but that is external protection only. While important and useful, I will be totally honest with you about them. The way we respond from a pathogen has more to do with our internal protection, as in our immune system! So ask yourself if it’s up to par. If it’s not, then you need to start fertilizing your garden of microflora (ie probiotics) and also avoid or minimize anything that weakens your immune system. In no special order, here are the most common factors that suppress your immune system: 1. Alcohol - People think of this as good for the heart, but studies repeatedly show that free radical harm takes place in your liver, and can lead to compromised liver enzymes as well as hepatotoxicity. If you can’t filter out and neutralize poisons and pathogens, your immune system is weaker. 2. Smoking - I can say everything here that I just said for alcohol. Additionally, smoking is known drug mugger of vitamin C which everyone knows helps reduce misery from the common cold and flu. If you smoke, you have lower levels of C and again, this weakens your ability to fight. Furthermore, smoking hurts your lungs and that is one target organ of COVID-19. 3. Junk food - Need I say more than the word “junk?” If you’re eating junk food, your body is still starving for nutrients at a cellular level. You may very well be at a healthy weight and BMI, however, your cells are dying for more nutrition and that means you’re immune system is weak. 4. Medications - There are some im-

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 __ Plaines: Chicago suburb 4 J. Edgar Hoover Building org. 10 Catch 14 Suffix with hero 15 Sea between Greece and Turkey 16 Dutch South African 17 They’re ominous 19 Decent-sized lot 20 “No more, thanks” 21 End of many long weekends: Abbr. 23 Ad __ committee 24 Many a “Twilight” character 25 Gulf State native 27 That, in Oaxaca 28 They’re luminous 32 Word in a January song 33 Wood strip 34 Song first sung

by Ethel Waters at Harlem’s Cotton Club ... and a hint to four other long answers 40 Flat-bottomed boat 41 “Sesame Street” pal of Zoe 42 They’re clamorous 49 “Jingle Bells” contraction 50 Last Supper question 51 “Ivy and __”: kidlit series by Annie Barrows 53 Infamous Amin 54 More than unfriendly 55 Breed of sheep 57 Astrological transition point 59 They’re ruinous 62 Wasatch Mountains resort 63 “Twilight” vampire 64 Suffix with Brooklyn 65 For fear that

66 Trounces 67 Some NFL blockers Down 1 Finished a job 2 Dental layer 3 Composer Rachmaninoff 4 Food truck fare 5 Believed 6 Swelled head 7 Pot-au-__: French stew 8 Outlaw 9 Happy way to break out 10 Abbr. in an unfilled TV slot 11 New __, NY: home of Iona College 12 Ford’s first minivan 13 Like some concrete 18 Big ape 22 Bird’s beak 25 Sole 26 Corn Belt region 29 Guffaw syllable

30 Rum __ Tugger: “Cats” role 31 __Kosh B’gosh 34 Bus kiosk posting 35 Ones seeing things 36 Dominate 37 K-12, in education 38 Latin lover’s word 39 Parking violation risk 40 Showing no emotion 43 502, in old Rome 44 Steer clear of 45 Saudi Arabian capital 46 Iberian river to the Mediterranean 47 Carl with nine Emmys 48 Most sensible 52 Snoops (around) 55 Car sticker no. 56 Postings at an airline gate, for short 58 Vanna’s partner 60 __ Jima 61 Quick flight

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Music Of Appalachia Program A Hit

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TOMS RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For its Toms River: NEA Big Read series of programming, Ocean County Library recently hosted Music of Appalachia. The Appalachian theme is based on the setting of Burning Bright, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEA Big Read selection for Toms River Regional Schools. The program, which took place October 26, featured a virtual performance by local string band Hobo Pie. Dozens of virtual attendees en-

joyed the performances and learned more about the origins and themes of Appalachian music. OCL is also conducting a Beanstack Challenge in conjunction with Toms River: NEA Big Read, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to join! You can earn state badges while doing fun activities related to the themes of Burning Bright. Learn more about the Beanstack Challenge by visiting theoceancountylibrary.beanstack.org

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United Way Holds Annual Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Coat Drive

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has begun its annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive. The drive helps local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need, especially with more families experiencing financial struggles during the ongoing pandemic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties continues to be such a strong partner in improving the lives of our students,â&#x20AC;? said Stacey Monetti, principal of Cedar Grove Elementary School in Toms River. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to the generous donations from the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, we can ensure that our neediest students are dressed warmly during all our outdoor activities including recess, snack and mask breaks, and outside learning activities. This donation will make a substantial positive difference for our students while helping to alleviate one financial strain on

families.â&#x20AC;? UWMOC will be collecting new winter coats in toddler sizes 3T through 5T and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sizes small through extra-large. The coats will be distributed to over 25 local schools. The Warmest Wishes Coat Drive will be accepting donations now through December 2. You can purchase coats online and will be shipped directly to UWMOCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. You can also make arrangements for donations to be dropped off to United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. The drive will also be accepting gift card donations to stores such as Boscovâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Old Navy in any amount. General donations can be made online for UWMOC staff to purchase coats. The United Way office is located at 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107 in Wall Township, NJ 07753. For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, visit uwmoc.org/WarmestWishes.

CFC Recovery To Host 12 Step Meeting TOMS RIVER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CFC Recovery will be holding a 12 Step Meeting on November 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. at 508 Hooper Ave. A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Twelve-step methods have been adapted to address a wide range of alcoholism, substance-abuse and dependency problems. Over 200 self-help organizations - often known as fellowships - with a worldwide membership of millions - now employ twelve-step principles for recovery.

Narcotics Anonymous was formed by addicts who did not relate to the specifics of alcohol dependency. Demographic preferences related to the addictsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drug of choice has led to the creation of Cocaine Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous and Marijuana Anonymous. Behavioral issues such as compulsion for, and/or addiction to, gambling, crime, food, sex, hoarding, getting into debt and work are addressed in fellowships such as Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous and Debtors Anonymous.

Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home Serving the community with dignity and compassion since 1869. Susan S. Dunigan â&#x20AC;˘ Manager, NJ Lic. 4328 Aimee C. Brunson â&#x20AC;˘ Director, NJ Lic. 4511 Diana M. Daly â&#x20AC;˘ Advanced Planning Director, NJ Lic. 4920

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Question: Can I appoint more than one signing a living will person to be my health care representa- take away my right to Marc S. Galella Esq. tive under my living will? make my own health Answer: No. New Jersey law only care decisions? allows the appointment of one person A nswer: No. A as a health care representative at a time. living will only takes You cannot appoint co-health care rep- effect at a time when resentatives. However, you can name a t wo doctors, one of person and then name alternates in the which is your primary event the fi rst person named cannot act. care physician, state in writing that you By way of example you could name your are incapable of making competent spouse to be your health care represen- decisions regarding your health care. tative and then one of your children to During the time that you are competent act as an alternate health care represen- to make health care decisions, you, and tative in the event your spouse is unable only you, can make those decisions to function. regardless of what is stated in your living will. Question: Where should I keep my living will? Question: If I move in to New Jersey Answer: You should keep your living from another state should I do a new will someplace in your house where it living will in New Jersey? is readily accessible to your family. I I recommend that you prepare a new do not recommend keeping a living will living will whenever you move from in a safe deposit box at a bank or in a one state to another. The laws of each locked safe in your house. Generally, states may differ because there is no banks are closed on nights and week- nationwide living will statute. The cost ends and it will not be easy accessible in of preparing a living will is between the event that your family needs to use $200-250. The cost of having a living it at one of those times. If it is locked in will that is not accepted by the state in a safe in your house, does your family which you are now residing could result have the combination to the safe to open in the need for a medical guardianship it? I usually recommend you keep your proceeding which could run into the living will someplace in your house that thousands of dollars. To me, it is always is readily accessible by your family. You better to prepare a new set of estate should let your family know that you planning documents when relocating have a living will and where it can be from another state rather than to run found in case of an emergency. the risk that your existing documents may not be accepted in the state in Quest ion: Does prepar i ng and which you now reside.

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HOPE Center Donates Halloween Pails To Preschool Students

─Photo courtesy Toms River Regional School District TOMS RIVER – The HOPE Center, a Toms River nonprofit organization that provides food through its full-service, client-choice food pantry and community garden, as well as shelter assistance, utility assistance, and transportation to those in need throughout the community, extended its goodwill to TRRS students, delivering Halloween pails to the Early Learning Center. The pails included chips, a drink, fruit snacks, candy, GoGo Squeeze applesauce, a coloring book, and crayons.

“It’s our effort to share a little Halloween fun with some students in our community who may otherwise not be able to enjoy a Halloween ‘trick or treat’ this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Executive Director Amy VanBezooijen. The HOPE Center is heavily involved in the community. It also hosts “Sweet Baby Bottoms,” a project through which it shares diapers, wipes, bibs, baby blankets, and more to those in need. For more information about The HOPE Center, visit houseofhopeocean.org or call 732-341-4447.

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CLASSIFIEDS Personals

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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

Items For Sale Two Items - HO Trains, 3x6 Board, prewired, 2 engines, 6 cars, roundhouse, 8 switches, people, folding table - JL 609-698-4759, $135. Bumper pool table like new $435. Cues RRCK Christmas special. JL 609-698-4759. (48)

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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) 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) Vinyl Record Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Soul, metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47) 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)

Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Now Hiring or Training School Bus Drivers -Free CDL Training and Competitive Pay Rate and Benefits Call Today: 609-296-0400 or www. durhamschoolservices.com (47) Glass company has positions open for glazier/Carpenter - Helper with a strong work ethic. Glaziers, Carpenters, and helpers willing to learn Experience a plus. Clean Drivers License. Complete every installation according to company expectations and leave each job site in a clean manner. Good communication skills with supervisor, project managers, customers and co-workers. Ability to Install the following material: - storefronts - doors - mirrors - curtain wall shower doors. Email info@gssindllc. com or call 732-919-0011. (47) Cedar Glen West - Is seeking a part time Office Assistant to join our team! Positive minded person with excellent communication skills and multitasking capabilities. Responsibilities: Answer inbound calls, manage and follow up maintenance requests, maintain filling systems compose and write letters, communicate with staff and residents. Qualifications: Previous experience in office administration, be able to prioritize and multitask, have excellent written and verbal skills, a desire to take initiative and accept responsibility. Knowledge of Word, Excel, outlook required with QuickBooks being a plus. Contact Bill at 732-657-5525 or williams@cedarglenwest.net. (49) C a re g i v e r - C o m p a n i o n s h i p 24/7 Momes Angels. Call Natia: 347-737-4415. (49)

CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)

Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required. Call Lee 732-719-0018. (51)

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Looking for woman to clean house - 2x/wk. Cortelyou Rd, Jackson. $13/ hr. Please call 917-561-0091. (49)

School Bus Drivers Wanted! $19.50 per hour $1200 Sign on Bonus. Flexible hours and pm trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements required. Willing to train. Please call 732-905-5100. (49)

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)

Needed live in aid/companion 24/7, for a 57 yr. old disabled Veteran at my home in Toms River. Very light duty in exchange for you living here 100% free, plus a private bed room and private bath and a small salary, must have drivers lic. Please call 201-306-6839. (47)

Services 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. (19)

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37)

$9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen. (48)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (50) 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) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (47) File Bankruptcy by James W. Donnelly, Esq., - Chapter 7, clear your debts, obtain a fresh start, free telephone consultation, hundreds of bankruptcy cases handled, practicing law since 1980. Cell 908-773-3727, email jwdprof@aol.com. (48) Care Provider - Offering assistance with daily activities for both the elderly and adults. 23 years experience. Nancy 732- 864 - 5359. (4) 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. (19) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (50) Estate Cleanouts - Whole houses, garages, sheds, barns cleaned out. Dumpsters filled. Presale buyouts. Dumpster service provided by A901 Jim 609-335-0330. (47)

BB Towing And Recycling - We buy it all. Cars, trucks, all metals bought. Top prices paid. Light iron 560 cars, 650 late model cars, trucks. Any condition. Cash paid. 609-758-8850. (47)

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Restore Store Needs Volunteers

OCEAN COUNTY - Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is looking for individuals to volunteer at our fantastic ReStore in Toms River. We have various volunteer opportunities and will fi nd the right fit for you! Volunteering is also wonderful for college applications and job resumes. Come join

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Theatre Company Hosts “Dickens Fest” Outdoor Christmas Carol

SMITHVILLE – The Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company brings the Spirit of Christmas to Historic Smithville with a two day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic tale of redemption and transformation, on December 12, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and December 13 at 1 p.m. “Dickens Fest” is free to the public and parking is free. Historic Smithville will be bustling with activities for the whole family during the “Dickens Fest.” Its 50 charming, specialty

Coast Guard Saves Two Fisherman From Boat Fire

By Alyssa Riccardi ATLANTIC CITY – Two fishermen have been rescued by the Coast Guard after their boat caught fire 34 miles east of Barnegat Inlet. On November 5, one of the fishermen aboard their vessel called the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay how their 53-foot Sport Fisher fishing vessel ‘Reel E Bugging’ was ablaze and needed immediate help. Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders put out an urgent broadcast informing vessels in the area of the situation, as the fishermen were preparing life jackets and a life raft to abandon ship. The watchstanders also launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City and two 47-foot Motor Lifeboat boat crews from Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet and Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light to the location. Once arrived, the Dolphin aircrew was able to find the life raft and bring the fishermen to safety. They then transported both of them to Monmouth Executive Airport in Wall Township where they were met by family. Afterwards, a Coast Guard marine safety announcement was published to alert any mariners in the area of possible debris from the vessel fire. “Today’s case was a perfect example of a unified effort between prepared boaters, the sector, small boats and the air station,” said Lt. j.g. Matt Devlin, a Dolphin helicopter pilot at Air Station Atlantic City. “We are happy that the mariners realized they were in distress and we were able to be there quickly. Ultimately their preparedness led to our success.”

shops, the award-winning, historic Smithville Inn restaurant and three other restaurants within the village will all be open to visit and enjoy before the shows, during intermissions or after the shows. For added entertainment, the whimsical Smithville Train and charming Smithville Carousel, two unique, timeless attractions that evoke romance, adventure and playful

fun, will also be open and running both days for children and adults to ride and share an unforgettable experience. Everyone is encouraged to stay at least until nightfall for the highlight of Historic Smithville’s annual Christmas celebration. That’s when an orchestrated Holiday Lights Show begins with 120 Christmas trees decorated with over 50,000 Christmas

lights that appear to magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville. The twinkling lights on the trees dance and chase each other synchronized to everyone’s favorite holiday music as they reflect off the water’s surface. This captivating Holiday Lights Show can be seen from either side of the village as well as from the bridge from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Toms River Education Foundation Holds Creative Logo Contest

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Education Foundation needs a logo and who better than the students of Toms River to create it? Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to participate in a logo contest. Submissions must be original works that embody the community and include the name Toms River Education Foundation. Submission deadline is November 18 by email, November 20 physical work must be dropped off in the school main office. The winner will be announced on November 28 and all artwork will be displayed. Submit a photo or digital copy of your work to tomsrivereducationfoundation@gmail.com

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Whitesbog Village Hosts History Hikes

BROWNS MILLS – Whitesbog Village is an historic Farm and Village dating from 1857 and part of the NJ State Forest. The grounds and trails are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. These hikes will be outdoors only, dress for the weather, bring plenty of water and appropriate shoes for sandy, grassy, trails with roots. They recommend bug spray and they have some on the porch if needed. Tour groups help decide the route of the tour based on their interests! Blueberry fields? Cranberry Bogs? Nature trails? Architecture? Women’s History? You help decide! This month is also the Blueberry Mini Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so stop by early to do some shopping with local makers! Pick up a trail map at the Whitesbog General Store for a hike on your own. Maps are on the bench in front of the General Store

door along with bug spray. Walk the Historic Village, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the worker’s cottage and other museums, buildings and farm landscapes that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. $5 suggested donation/person, You can arrive between 12:30 to 1 p.m. to let the guide or shopkeeper at the General Store know you will be attending and pay your $5. Feel free to check out a hiking trail, drive around the cranberry bogs, shop in the General Store or relax in a rocking chair on the porch! History Hikes take place on the First Saturday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m., the next hike will take place on December 5, and meet in the General Store. They will walk in light rain so dress for the weather. Contact them for more info at whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com or call 609-893-4646.

Ocean’s Harbor House Introduces Girls Empowerment Group

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean’s Harbor House introduced a new group meeting “EmboldenHer” which is an eight-week girls empowerment group that focuses on healthy relationships. In EmboldenHer, girls will learn about teen dating abuse, what healthy relationships look like, how to build self esteem,

internet safety, media influences on gender roles, and standing up against sexual exploitation/violence with “My Life My Choice.” All girls ages 12 through 18 can join in. The group will start sometime in November. For more information, contact the Family Crisis Intervention Unit at 732-240-3638

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Alyssa’s Law compliant, opening the door to state-funded security grants. Mr. Ricotta’s most recent stop was Cedar Grove Elementary where he trained CGE staff both in person and virtually. The stateof-the-art technology has earned attention for the district, but most importantly has helped establish the safest and most secure environment possible for students and staff.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 14 - NOV 20

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mind over matter and manners over rudeness. In the week ahead, use a smile and a cheery disposition to outmaneuver anyone who challenges your peace of mind. You can likely outthink most of the competition. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are only physically young once, but you can remain mentally youthful by putting your imagination to work. As this week unfolds, you may focus on putting ideals into action in your daily life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to receive fresh insights when you become involved with a new group of people. In the week to come, new contacts can help you widen your horizons and come up with new financial ideas. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People respond well to generosity and tolerance, so they likely will be more cooperative and helpful toward those who are kind. In the upcoming week, graciously extend your hand in friendship. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Turn on the charm and it will light your way. You can make some valuable connections in the week ahead. Your reputation for reliability might be enhanced if you play your cards right. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Less stress may lead to better health. Happiness levels rise when you know deep in your heart that you are making the best possible choices for the best reasons. Focus on achieving inner peace this week.

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