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─Photo by Chris Lundy Couples slow danced to The Five Satins’ “In the Still of the Night,” sung by Rock N’ Rhythm. By Chris Lundy where there’s games, police officer is some- got to check out police BERKELEY - Most music, food, and other one they can trust, he cars, military emerof the time, people activities. said. An atmosphere gency vehicles that on ly see police ofChief Kevin Santuc- like this is a safe spot the town leased, amf i c e r s w h e n t h e y ci said the night helps where everyone can bulances, and more. a r e r e s p o n d i n g t o fo r m a c o n n e c t io n be themselves, relax, Besides the local desomething negative with the community. and have fun together. partments, there were – you’ve ju st b e e n He was there at Vet- Most of the officers representatives from pulled over or there is erans Park with many who were there have the National Guard some kind of tragedy other officers. They children of their own. and the Prosecutor’s at your home. we re show i ng k id s T here were a ton Office. Even Kianti, That’s why the Night their vehicles, r un- of veh icles ( proba- a horse belonging to O ut Agai nst Cr i me ning activities, and bly more than a ton, Sheriff’s Department is held to introduce giving out gifts. if taken literally) on officer Brian Stockpolice to residents in a It’s impor tant for display from first re- hoff, made a visit. fair-like atmosphere, kids to know that a sp onde r s. Fa m i l ie s (Night - See Page 5)

County Encourages Vaccines, Won’t Require Workers To Get Them Yet

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – As the spread of the Delta variant continues to raise concern, vaccination data of county employees is being collected. “We are requesting from our staff information about vaccinations just to get some

information built up so we know who is vaccinated and who is not vaccinated,” Director of the Board of Ocean County Commissioners Gary Quinn said. Quinn stressed that this is just in the discussion stages. Information is just being gathered at this point.

There has been no decision yet. “I f t he gove r nor chooses to take us in a different direction on whether we need to wear masks we want to protect not only those who aren’t vaccinated but those who are,” he said. “As far as mandating vaccinations, that is

not our job. Everyone has the right to make that choice - whether it is a medical decision, a religious exception, whether they just choose not to do it - but we are certainly going to emphasize to people, think about your fellow worker and the people who work around you

every day and get the vaccine.” Quinn appears in the county’s PSA video that urges those able to be vaccinated to get inoculated, whether at a county site or any of the other sites nearby. “It has been proven that in getting the

(County - See Page 4)

August 21, 2021

Central Officials Question Mask Mandate

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Central Regional School District officials penned a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy in opposition of the requirement that all students, staff, and visitors to schools wear masks in September. The letter was written by Board President Louis Tuminaro and Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides on behalf of the Board of Education, “our many stakeholders, and most importantly the students.” The district’s Pandemic Response Team had just made a decision to make the 2021-2022 school year mask-optional when the governor’s executive order came out, they said. “Your blanket orders do not reflect what is in the best interest of the students and staff of the Central Regional School District and additionally, infringes on home rule,” they said. Murphy’s executive order makes reference to the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control that all staff, students and visitors wear masks regardless of vaccination status. This is just a recommendation, the letter said, not a requirement by the CDC. The state is allowing exemptions to the masks, such as “When wearing a face mask creates an unsafe condition in which to operate equipment or execute a task.”

Parents have complained to local officials (Mask - See Page 5)

Slight Increase In Local Crashes This Year

By Sydney Kennedy JERSEY SHORE – The region saw a slight uptick in motor vehicle crashes so far this year in comparison to last year. Whether we’ve seen more cars on the road due to the end of the pandemic or if it’s basic carelessness, the influx of summer tourists, or people finally feeling like they can get out and (Crashes - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 that masks are negatively impacting their children’s “psychological and emotional well-being, as well as making it harder for them to learn and concentrate.” The parents are also concerned about children wearing masks for six hours a day. Therefore, Central officials were calling for the mask order to be rescinded. They closed by saying “We, as local community members, understand the needs of our district, Trenton does not.” The district had sent a similar letter in spring of this year. Central Regional has students from Berkeley, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Island Heights and Ocean Gate. It is a 7th-12th grade school,

meaning that the majority of its student body is now eligible for the vaccine which has been offered to children as young as 12. According to figures from the Ocean County Health Department, there have been fewer than 10 new cases per day for most days in Berkeley since July 1. This only counts the cases that were reported to the county, and this information isn’t divided into age groups. Medical experts, including the OCHD, have been advocating the use of masks and social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, in partnership with enhanced cleaning protocols. Studies have shown that mask usage can prevent infection, particularly if the person who is wearing the mask is COVID-positive. People can be vaccinated and not showing symptoms and still be carriers of the virus, research has found.

Crashes:

Continued From Page 1 do things that they forget to be safe, there has been a noticeable increase in crashes lately. The New Jersey State Police reported an increase in car crashes for roughly the first half of the year. Sgt. Alejandra Goez of the Public Information Unit reported there were 457 crashes handled by State Police in Ocean County from January 1 to June 22 in 2021, up from 405 crashes from January 1, 2020 to June 22, 2020. In 2021, 404 of the 457 crashes took place on the Garden State Parkway. The rest were other state roads and areas. “The slight [year-to-date] increase in State Police crashes can most likely be attributed to the fact that there are more vehicles traveling on the road in 2021 compared to 2020, which was the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Goez said. He also reported “a slight [year-to-date] decrease in State Police fatal crashes.” From January 1, 2020 to June 22, 2020, there were 14 fatal crashes with 15 fatalities that took place in Ocean County. Of the 14 crashes, five of them took place in State Police jurisdiction. From January 1 to June 22 of this year, there were 15 fatal crashes with 16 fatalities that took place in Ocean County. Of the 15 crashes, three of them took place in State Police jurisdiction this year. Some local jurisdictions are showing a similar trend. There were 1,785 motor vehicle accidents reported in Toms River from January 1 to July 7 this year. There were 1,614 motor vehicle accidents reported from January 1, 2020 to July 7, 2020, meaning there were 171 more accidents or roughly a 10.6 percent increase in accidents. However, these numbers trend downward from 2018 and 2019’s reports. In 2018, 2,508 motor vehicle accidents were reported in the same time period. In 2019, 2,356 were reported in the given

time period. The motor vehicle crashes reported range from serious crashes to minor parking lot fender-benders. “Through education, enforcement, and engineering, as well as other initiatives, including DDACTS (Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety) we have been able to significantly reduce the amount of traffic accidents in Toms River,” Jillian Messina, Media Relations Specialist at the Toms River Police Department, told The Toms River Times. “DDACTS is where officers are directed to high crime and high traffic areas during the times where they occur the most. This initiative has significantly reduced those incidences in Toms River.” According to Messina, the Toms River Police Department urges drivers to “buckle up” and “make sure passengers are buckled up.” They also urge drivers to keep “heads up, phones down” because “that call or text can wait.” In addition, drivers “should never get behind the wheel impaired or exhausted, or leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.” They should obey the speed limit and avoid distractions. Pedestrians, according to Messina, are urged by the Toms River Police Department to utilize crosswalks, look both ways before walking into the street and “make eye contact” with drivers who are stopping for you before you cross. “The New Jersey State Police reminds motorists to not drive distracted and do not get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Sergeant Goez said. “Always wear a seatbelt and obey all traffic laws.” The Toms River Police Department can be reached at 732-349-0150. The New Jersey State Police Division Headquarters can be reached at 609-882-2000. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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Continued From Page 1 Night Out Against Crime is done on a Tuesday night around the country, but Berkeley does theirs on Wednesday so that it coincides with their Wednesday night concert. That way, it’s a larger event, Santucci said. The public is out for more than one reason. Also, it allows special guests like a State Police helicopter landing or county officers since Berkeley doesn’t have to compete with any other towns. There was music playing on the sound system and some people were already moving in their seats before the band came on. Rock N’ Rhythm took the stage and sang the classics. Some of the members are from Berkeley, it was announced. They opened with a quick song about them before going into “Tossin’ & Turnin’” originally by Bobby Lewis. That got folks off their seats and on their feet. But they also took it down a notch for slow dancing to “In the Still of the Night” by the Five Satins. Surrounding the crowd was a ring of tables set up by local businesses and community groups. Some were showing off their wares while some were informing people of a cause, such as affordable housing, Cell Phones for Soldiers, and the

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The Berkeley Times, August 21, 2021, Page 5 Veterans of Foreign Wars. Food included chili, burgers, hot dogs, fries and onion rings, and even stuff like broccoli bites, mac and cheese bites, zucchini sticks, and fried ravioli. The food is all sold as fundraisers for the

various organizations in town. Jason Krajewski, assistant scoutmaster for Troop 83, said the boys make and sell food to raise money for camping equipment and the fees for staying at state parks.

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Continued From Page 1 vaccine, even if you get COVID, the effects are minimized than what the case was prior months ago before there was a vaccine,” Quinn added. Quinn added that “we’ll watch the governor (Phil Murphy) does. Our biggest concern are the schools we don’t know what

will be happening there. That will be a true factor. Another thing we are being told by some of the professionals is that with this Delta variant, the virus while high now, it may not stay there and we’ll have to see if the numbers start going down in a couple of weeks.” “We are hoping they are not as high in number as they are now. This keeps changing every day. That is how rapidly it

is changing. We want to make sure we are doing everything we can do to protect the people who work for us and staff and be as safe as possible. At the same time, we have to continue to do business and operate as we did during COVID and provide services for the people,” the director added. Quinn said that during a busy summer where residents and visitors have started to enjoy the freedom of going maskless,

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Donate To The 2021 School Supply Drive

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato would like to remind residents that the 2021 School Supply Drive is underway. Schools are in need of reusable masks and other PPE supplies. Supplies such as back packs, note books, safety scissors, pens & pencils, erasers, color markers, glue and glue sticks, crayons and rulers. Supplies can be dropped off at the Berkeley Recreation Center, Route 9 in Bayville, the Mayor’s Office at Town Hall, Lifeguard Station on 23rd Ave. SSP or Concert Series at

Veterans Park. Drop off supplies for a drawing to win one of four $25 Visa gift cards! Mayor Amato said, “As our school districts work with the State of NJ, their Boards and various stakeholders on the safest way to reopen this fall, we want to make sure ALL students have the supplies they need for a great year. We anticipate that due to COVID-19, the need will be greater than ever. If you have the means, please consider donating!” Questions? Call 732-244-7400 ext. 1203.

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BEACHWOOD – Mark your calendars, grab your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy another summer of Movies in the Park at Mayo Park. Besides the movie, they have the concession stand open where you can buy food, drinks, snacks and other items. They also have some fun activities such as face painting with Magical Moments Entertainment. For some movies they will even have special guests, such as Snow White or Stormtroopers to go with the theme of the movie.

Chuck’s Ice Cream is also at nearly every movie. But make sure you get your ice cream before the movie starts! He usually leaves at that time. The schedule for the rest of the season is as followed: August 27: Wizard of Oz September 3: Spiderman: Far from Home September 17: The Goonies October 1: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker October 15: Beetlejuice

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TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City at Berkeley (HCB) First Aid Auxiliary is urgently in need of volunteers to continue this club. Open to the public not just HCB. The job of the HCB First Aid Auxiliary is to work to raise money for the HCB First Aid Squad. The squad members are volunteers that spend many hours a week going on calls for people in need of medical help. The job as an auxiliary is to raise money so they can accomplish this.

The next meeting is September 1 at 3 p.m. at the First Aid Squad at 100 Port Royal Drive. They usually meet once a month at 3 p.m. at the First Aid Squad. The meetings only last about an hour. They organize fundraisers to raise money for the squad such as Psychic Fairs, Gift Auctions etc. If interested come to the meeting on September 1 or contact Linda Maddalena at 732-505-6795 or Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686

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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township School District is seeking substitutes. If you have 60 college credits, you are eligible to substitute in Berkeley Township Schools.

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TOMS RIVER – Silver Park Ridge Westerly’s Entertainment Committee will sponsor a “Vendor Fair” starting at 9 a.m. on September 25 at

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Juvenile Arrested After Waving Around Gun By Alyssa Riccardi BEACHWOOD – A juvenile has been arrested after police received reports that he was waving around a handgun. On the evening of August 6, officers from the Beachwood Police Department arrived at a Windward Avenue address after getting reports of a male who had brandished a handgun. After receiving a description of the suspect from a witness, Sgt. Griesemer, Officer Batullo and K9 Team Manganiello & Ace immediately began searching the area. Around Pacific Avenue, Manganiello located a boy that fit the description of the suspect. After approaching him, the suspect failed to comply with Manganiello’s directions and fled on foot. Batullo was able to find the suspect hiding in a wooded area, but the suspect

ran away from the officer. Officers began a brief foot pursuit which led them to finding the juvenile in the back yard of a home. As a result, police arrested him and seized a loaded firearm and over two ounces of marijuana. The juvenile, from Ocean Gate, was processed and charged with multiple weapons offenses and eluding by flight. He was brought to the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center. The juvenile was issued a written warning for possession of marijuana as per New Jersey’s new cannabis legalization and marijuana decriminalization laws. The Beachwood Police Department thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, especially the Narcotics Strike Force officers who had assisted officers with this investigation.

Craft Fair At Pine Beach Chapel

PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Chapel, located at 501 Hillside Ave., will be holding a Craft Fair and September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a food court inside and a

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BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Township Recreation, in conjunction with Fulfill, reminds residents that anyone in need of food, for any reason, is

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Around The Jersey Shore Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Shooting In Seaside Motel

By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A Pennsylvania man has been charged with attempted murder after shooting a man in the head at a Seaside Heights motel. In the early hours of August 16, Seaside Heights Police Officers responded to a 911 call about apparent gunshots fired at the La Fontana Motel on Grant Avenue. Officers found a 51-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. He was quickly transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment of his injuries and is reported to be in stable condition. Police said that Jose Serrano-Robles, 43, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and the victim were sharing a room at the La Fontana Motel. After searching the room, police seized two handguns. Serrano-Robles was later located at the Toms River Bus Station and was taken into custody without incident. He was charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful

Possession of a Weapon and Being a Certain Person Not to Possess Weapons. Serrano-Robles is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Seaside Heights Police Department Detective Bureau and Patrol Division, Toms River Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation resulting in Serrano-Robles’ swift apprehension. The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean’s Harbor House Awarded Rare Fellowship

TOMS RIVER – Ocean’s Harbor House announced that it has awarded a “My Life My Choice Prevention Solution Fellowship”, a Program of Justice Resource Institute. They are one of only five congregate care organizations in the United States serving adolescent girls and the only one in the metropolitan area, selected to participate in this national year-long initiative. The other selected organizations are based in Kentucky and Vermont. “We are keenly aware of the need for building capacity and increasing impact in the area of human trafficking prevention, particularly among adolescent girls,” stated Alice Woods, Executive Director. “The fact that we have been chosen to do this important work as a Prevention Solution Fellowship Partner illustrates their belief in our organization’s capacity as a service provider to utilize the skills and tools this fellowship provides for effective program-wide commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) prevention. It also

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OCEAN COUNTY –The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is hosting a Miniature Golf Tournament and Gift Auction fundraiser on September 25 at Barnacle Bill’s Amusements in Ortley Beach. This fun and inclusive outdoor event will feature an 18-hole round of mini golf, participation prizes, mini gift auction and 50/50 raffle with 100 percent of proceeds supporting The Arc’s programs and services for people with disabilities in Ocean County. Presented by Gallagher, the Mini Golf Tournament will have two sessions with a shotgun

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I was visiting Florida recently and was taken aback by how many people were blowing their nose and it was due to allergies. So many people in all states suffer with allergies year-round, but it may be especially harder in hot, humid conditions were mold spores, weeds, flowers and grasses are abundant! It’s good to know ways to help your body produce its own antihistamine and how to mitigate all the sneezing, itching and runny nose problems. When histamine and other cytokines get out of control, you can experience anaphylaxis which is a life-threatening reaction. Histamine is an ‘exciting’ chemical, it excites and wakes up the brain. This is why antihistamines often cause sedation. How about eating your way to better health? Here are some good ideas to help you improve your diet so it includes more antihistaminic foods. 4 Antihistaminic Foods to Eat Capers. These delicious treats are something I like to put on top of a bagel with some cream cheese and nova, as well as everything seasoning spice. The capers are rich in quercetin. Quercetin and its cousin compound called DHQ (dihydroquercetin) are one of the strongest natural antihistamines known to man. Quercetin-rich fruits like apples and most vegetables will help attenuate allergic reactivity in almost everyone! Supplements are available too, if the capers aren’t enough! Pineapples. Bromelain is the enzyme that fresh pineapple confers and it’s a strong anti-inflammatory enzyme. It can

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Around The Jersey Shore Brain Injury Alliance Of NJ To Host Fundraising Walk

NEW JERSEY – The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is proud to host the 19th Annual 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness at four locations throughout New Jersey: October 2: Saddle River County Park, Paramus; Mercer County Park, West Windsor. October 9: Bradley Beach Boardwalk, Bradley Beach; Laurel Acres Park, Mt. Laurel. The Bradley Beach location is offering 5K registration options in addition to walk registration. The 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness is a family fun event that increases brain injury awareness and raises funds for crit-

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Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit Opens New Office

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit recently invited community partners and health care providers to the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art office facilities. The location has been designated as the Ocean County Helping Hand Administrative Center, and will serve as an administrative hub for several programs managed by the OCPO Special Offender’s Unit - including Operation Helping Hand,

Mental Health and Veterans Diversion Programs, Drug Court, and Officer Resiliency Training. Pictured are Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew Bruck, who paid a special visit to the OCPO Special Offenders Unit in advance of the grand opening, as well as members of the OCPO Special Offenders Unit with some of their community partners and providers.

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state’s transportation infrastructure. The state will also receive a minimum $100 million to expand broadband internet access. State formula funding for water and sewer infrastructure has yet to be calculated, and New Jersey can still compete for additional federal funding through other discretionary sources

Transportation Highways/Roads: $6,883,719,399 Bridges: $1,146,780,115 Electric Vehicles: $104,373,268 Ferry Service: $24,407,410 Transit TOTAL: $4,154,648,806 FY21: $626,068,511 FY22: $792,674,692 FY23: $809,730,546 FY24: $831,558,775

FY25: $849,219,308 FY26: $871,465,485 Broadband: $100,000,000 (*min.) The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also includes additional infrastructure funding for federal programs that will benefit New Jersey, namely: Gateway Project Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC): $30,000,000,000 Capital Improvement Grants - Supple-

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Masks Required For OCC Students This Fall

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College has announced that they will require all students and staff to wear masks indoors for the upcoming fall semester. According to the school’s website, they will not mandate COVID-19 vaccines for its students and staff although they are strongly recommending it. “Vaccination is strongly recommended but not required with the exception of students and faculty in the Nursing and Allied Health programs. Students and faculty in these programs must be vaccinated in order to comply with the vaccine mandate adopted by clinical sites,” OCC states on their website. All offices will reopen on August 30 and classes are set to begin on September 7. The Southern Education Center will be closed

for the fall and plans to reopen for the spring 2022 semester. All fall classes will have capacity at pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the college is offering face-to-face, online, remote, and hybrid classes. The HUB is operating in the Student Enrollment Building and is open to serve students in person Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students can visit the HUB to register and get help with financial aid, advising and more. As listed on OCC’s website, masks must be worn: • Indoors in classrooms, lecture halls, etc. • Indoors in shared spaces (the library, conference rooms, studios, technology and science labs, computer labs, etc.).

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Yard Sale Village-wide Yard Sale - Two days, Sat/Sun August 21-22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crestwood Village 7, Whiting. Rain date August 28-29. Maps of participating homes at Fernwood Clubhouse. Follow balloons attached to mailboxes. Over 60 households. (36)

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) 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 Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (39) 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) 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) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (29)

Help Wanted Custodian Wanted - Immediate Opening for Adult Community in Whiting. Set up and breakdown of tables and chairs for weekly Sunday Bingo. $20 per hour. 3- hour minimum. Please call 732-350-2656. (36) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/ Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@ Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)

Help Wanted 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) School Bus Drivers Wanted - $1500 Sign on Bonus. $20-$24 per hour plus overtime. CDL with P&S endorsement are required but we are willing to train. Must pass Criminal background check and drug test. Call 732-905-5100 or stop by Klarr Transport, 185 Lehigh Ave., Lakewood NJ 08701. (37) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Needed Female Live-In-Aid/Companion - (24/7) No experience needed. For a 57 year old veteran, very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath , all utilities, cable, phone and food are all included, plus a small weekly salary. Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my covid safe home in Holiday City, Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (36) Office help needed! - Cedar Glen West located in Manchester NJ. Must be good with customers and have working knowledge of Quick books, Word and Excel. Part time flexible hours. Please Email resume to williams@cedarglenwest.net. (37) 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) Experienced P/T 1st Class Machinist - (no CNC) for small Lakewood machinery mfr. 732367-3100, ext. 107. (37) 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.

Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. No Job Too Small. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts. Low Rates & Free Estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (t/n) Caregiver/Companion - Reliable and caring for you or a loved one. Services provided include: meal prep, errands/shopping, light housekeeping, transportation appointments. references available, call Josephine 732-664-5491. (35)

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Pet Sketches - Professional artist will create beautiful pencil drawing of your pet(s) suitable for framing. Reasonable rates. Senior discount. 551-265-3062. (36)

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (11)

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 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39) 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) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (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. (16)

Anyone interested in having their home cleaned? - Contact Diane 845-762-9952. Free estimates. Honest and reliable. (36)

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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) 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) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. No job too small. Give us a call. Fully licensed and insured. 908278-1322. Senior Discounts. Now offering 10% off of any job over $1,000. (23) House/Pet Sitter available Extremely reliable with excellent references. I treat my clients' homes and pets as though they were my own. 732-606-3943. (32) Life Alert. One press of a button sends help FAST, 24/7! At home and on the go. Mobile Pendant with GPS. FREE First Aid Kit (with subscription.) CALL 877-707-2722 FREE Brochure. (t/n) Photography Services - For Special Events, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Real Estate Listings. View My Portfolio, Affordable Rates and Contact Information at JohnKirschPhotography.com. (37) Weekend Home Health Aid - Able to transfer a patient from wheelchair to recliner and back, assist with personal grooming, meal prep and light housework. $18/hour. 310-347-1377. (34)

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Dear Joel, Why can’t some people take a hint? I know a few people who ask me if I’ve tried something or are planning on doing something and when I say no, they won’t stop telling me why I should or giving me advice. I am trying to be polite by not starting a conversation that won’t end well, but they just won’t stop! Answer: We all know a few people like that. Whether they are well-intended or just know-it-alls, it can be exasperating. Try telling them that you appreciate their

knowledge and concer n but that you’re just not thinking about that topic right now. Suggest something else. It may not work but at least you’ll be talking about a topic you enjoy. Thanks 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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“The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Vol. Fire Department will be holding their “The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run on September 26. Registration is 9 to 11 a.m. at the Forked River Fire House located at 127 Oak Street. This is an 80+ mile Poker Run across the Pine Barrens and finishing up at the Forked

River Fire house for a BBQ. Fees are $20 for rider and $10 for passenger. BBQ included with ticket. There will be trophies, door prizes, vendors, live band and t-shirts for sale. To be a sponsor for the event, call Jerry Hayes at 732-598-9414 of the Forked River Fire House at 609-693-2181.

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Around The Jersey Shore Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Shooting In Seaside Motel

Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Being a Certain Person Not to Possess Weapons. Serrano-Robles is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Seaside Heights Police Department Detective Bureau and Patrol Division, Toms River Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation resulting in Serrano-Robles’ swift apprehension. The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

The questions often Christopher R. Shea Esq. arises, “What happens if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey. Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-5051212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area (732) 408-9455 or our Brick Area at (732) 451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea. com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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53 Coldly devious 55 Vaudeville production 56 Preceding, poetically 57 Name in 1976 Olympic news 58 Totally remove 59 Palindromic song from a palindromic band 60 Funding source 61 Prohibition details Down 1 Most populous U.S. city that isn’t a county seat 2 Fine things? 3 Tuner, sometimes 4 One of Yellowstone’s two mil-

lion-plus 5 Be opportunistic, metaphorically 6 Dance step 7 “A Cook’s Tour” host 8 Cross letters 9 Forklift truck friend of Luigi in “Cars” films 10 Largest penguin 11 Seat of South Dakota’s Minnehaha County 12 Bailed 13 Warnings, perhaps 19 Alternative baking staple 21 Regulate 24 Breath spray brand 26 Lincoln wore them 27 Window with a

crank, often 28 Pursue 30 Köln closing 31 Lo-__ 32 Yvette’s evening 33 Foes of Buffy 34 Phased-out propellant 38 Intense, as pain 39 Spread by moving dirt? 43 __ energy 45 Field food, briefly 46 Dynamic start? 47 John/Rice musical 49 Celsius freezing point 50 __-Picone: fashion house 51 Sign of age, maybe 52 Dates 54 N.L. East player

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 21 - aug 27 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your charm can disarm opponents, so use every opportunity to foster understanding. You’ll need plenty of diplomacy to navigate undercurrents at the workplace as the week begins to unfold. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the upcoming week you may feel that you’re stuck between a rock and hard place whenever you try to make a major change. Focus on building support among friends and family. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may suspect that someone is trying to mislead you during the first few days of the week. Have faith in your partner and all your loved ones, because they should prove to be loyal and honest. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may admire someone’s determination and ambition in the week ahead. This can become the motivating force that helps get you headed in the right direction with enthusiasm. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The world can be your oyster, but perhaps you need someone to help you get it open so you can find the pearl. Your job can become all-consuming in the week ahead, but projects may be easier with a cooperative team. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Although your heart is in the right place, be cautious about wearing it on your sleeve. It’s a good idea to be discreet as the week unfolds since some people may misunderstand your meaning. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Frankness

and forgiveness should help you get closer to someone special. You may meet several new people in the week ahead. Some will grow into friends, and some will fade into the background. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your powerful ideas or executive abilities may surprise and impress someone important in the week to come. You might be tempted to spend extra money on extravagances for your home or family. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on fattening your wallet as the week unfolds. Use your intuition to find the right timing to ask for a raise or a favor. If you work hard and don’t waste time, you can go far. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ambition could be the driving force that colors your thoughts in the week to come. Execute your personal business plan or try to make dreams come true with the help of someone who has your best interests at heart. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Seeming overconfident might make you an easy target. Be honest about your training and experience, as well as your limitations, and no one can think you’re exaggerating your talents. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may experience a flash of genius now. You can combine imagination with logic to come up with some excellent ideas. The first part of the week is the best time to obtain cooperation from your co-workers

FROZEN LIMEADE IS A SATISFYING SUMMER TREAT By America’s Test Kitchen

For this recipe we wanted a drinkable frozen treat like Del’s Frozen Lemonade. We found that the best way to create a slushy frozen drink texture was to freeze half of our limeade mixture in ice cube trays and then blend it with the rest of the chilled liquid. Blending solid cubes with some liquid helps the cubes break down faster and create a slushy consistency. A n ot h e r i m p or t a n t f a ct or i n ou r slush-tastic drink? Sugar. The sugar in the limeade prevents it from freezing completely in the ice cube trays. And the slightly soft cubes are easier to blend into a slush! Lily, our 11-year-old recipe tester says this drink is “ perfect for a hot summer day outside.” FROZEN LIMEADE Serves 4 to 6 Makes about 6 cups 7 limes 1 cup sugar 4 1/2 cups cold water 1. 1. Cut 1 lime in half through both

ends. Lay lime halves, flat side down, on a cutting board, then cut each half crosswise into thin semicircles. 2 . Add l ime sl ices and sugar to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash sugar and lime slices together until sugar is completely wet, about 1 minute. 3. Cut the remaining 6 limes in half crosswise. Squeeze lime juice into the bowl with the sugar and lime slices. Pour water into the bowl and stir the mixture until sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. 4. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Carefully pour the mixture through the strainer into the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to stir and press on limes to get out as much juice as possible. Discard the lime slices in the strainer. 5. Carefully pour half of the lime mixture into two ice cube trays. Freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours. Place remaining lime juice mixture in refrigerator. 6. When limeade cubes are frozen, transfer to a blender. Pour the remaining lime juice mixture over top. Blend until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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