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Scoutmaster Robert Petrie works in the kitchen. By Chris Lundy post. could have eggs over, BERKELEY – It’s People came into the sunny, or scrambled. a simple Sunday tra- main hall and were There was a side of dition: going out for seated at tables where c o r n e d b e e f h a s h , breakfast with fam- they found menus in sausage or breakfast ily or f riends. This f ront of e a ch se at. potatoes, as well as wa sn’t at t he local They could have om- white, wheat or r ye diner, though. This el e t s w i t h c h e e s e , toast or biscuits. The was at the local VFW broccoli or ham. They s p e c i a l of t h e d ay

─Photo by Chris Lundy was cinnamon raisin French toast. The Scouts would take the orders and run them back to the k it che n , whe re t he parents were cooking. The boys also served (Scouts - See Page 4)

School Board Meeting Adjourned When People Refuse Masks

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Attendees who refused to wear COVID-19 protective masks during a recent Board of Education meeting caused that session to shut down. Board member Harold “Skip” Peters told The Southern Ocean Times that the meeting began as

a live event at its usual location in the lecture hall at Lacey High School. “We started and went into private session. Everyone was notified you have to wear a mask or we’d adjourn the meeting. There were three people in the audience and they were all wearing masks and we said great.”

He added, “when we came out of private session and came back there were 40 or 50 people and 30% of them didn’t have masks. Our Board President Donna McAvoy made a speech if you don’t wear masks we’ll have to adjourn the meeting.” “They (the audience) be-

gan screaming and hollering and she (McAvoy) dropped the gavel and the meeting ended and was moved. I’m not against the masks. I’m against the fact that it should be a choice. If you have a student in school and you want to put them in a mask that’s fine. If you are a school teacher and

you want the vaccination that is your choice.” Board member Regina Discenza also described the situation and noted her disappointment with those in the audience who refused to comply with the rules. The September 16 meeting resumed virtually on September 20. (Masks - See Page 7)

October 2, 2021

September Brings Beach Weather – And Rip Currents

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – September is the time of year where many locals go out to enjoy the beaches without the crowds of tourists. Although “locals’ summer” is popular around the shore, there are still some out-of-town visitors savoring the beach as the sunny weather continues throughout September. The nice weather have been drawing more people to the water, and there recently have been several water rescues and distress calls from people swimming in the ocean. As a result, there were two drownings from these recent incidents. On September 18, multiple swimmers off 8th Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Ortley Beach were victims of dangerous water conditions. A 27-year-old woman from Brookfield, Connecticut, was among a group a four people who (Beach - See Page 4)

Ocean Of Love Radiothon Hits Its Target To Help Kids With Cancer

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Four days outside on a sky-high scaffold might not seem like the ideal place to be but for a popular radio personality, it was the least he could do to help children with cancer. This marked the 23rd Billboard Radiothon for the non-profit organization Ocean of Love. It reached its goal of $109,000 at the conclusion of the event which ran from September 20-23. Executive Director Theresa Segul said the money will provide “financial and emotional support so that children with (Radio - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 and cleaned up. This was not the first breakfast fundraiser for the Boy Scouts. Assistant scoutmaster Edward Cammarato said, while frying up some hash, that the funds paid for the dues for the kids throughout the year.

Beach:

Continued From Page 1 were caught in a rip current, police said. The woman was seen going under water multiple times and did not appear to be moving. After enduring a dangerous rip current and being pulled from the surf, the woman died from her injuries. On that same day at Brick Beach I, a 54-yearold man drowned after a rescue attempt. Two surfers tried to rescue the man after seeing him in distress. With the lifeguards not on duty during the off season, the beaches are “swim at your own risk.” Despite this, many beachgoers still swim in the waters without any lifeguards. So, is this the main reason in the recent increase of water rescues? Brian Cerbone, the Beachfront Supervisor at Ortley Beach, said many incidents occur in the off season because the weather is still nice and visitors go in the water without knowing its conditions. “I actually feel we have more incidents in the spring before we come on full time. Either side of the season, you are going to have more

The VFW and the local Boy Scout Troop has had a long relationship, as evidenced that they both share the same number in their name. It’s Post 9503 and Troop 9503. When the troop was chartered at the VFW, this was one of the first things they chose to do together, Cammarato said. The VFW provides the building, and the Scouts provide the manpower

and collect the funds. Girl Scout Troop 247, made up of kids from Berkeley, Beachwood, and Pine Beach, were on hand to observe (and eat). They watched the older boys take orders and serve because they’ll be taking over this job soon. The Boy Scouts are all getting their Eagle Scout awards and aging out. Once those eagles take wing, a younger group needs to step up. This is part of the VFW’s purpose, said

Commander Bill Dondero. While they continue to advocate and support veterans and their causes, they want to open their door to the community. It’s important for the veterans to interact with the general public and for the public to learn more about the veterans who are their neighbors. Their next event is a flea market on October 2. The doors open at 9 a.m. and admission is $2.

incidents because most people are unaware of ocean conditions when they show up to the beach,” Cerbone said. “Usually, the out of season incidents are due to the surf conditions. It is usually a combination of rips and larger surf. Also, people think that the weather (sunny skies) means everything is okay. The ocean is its own entity and has its own characteristics. This past weekend we had a tropical storm off the coast which led to larger surf. Storms can be hundreds of miles away and affect us with their swell. I think this past weekend was an unlucky combination of nice weather and rough surf and people wanting to get in that last ditch beach time.” Cerbone explained that rough surf occurs throughout the entire year. Although the beach is guarded for three to four months, there’s a total of five to six months of swimming weather. “When you have more water coming in (large surf), that same water has to escape back to the ocean. This leads to bigger/stronger rips. Most people are unaware to swim parallel to the shoreline to escape and try to swim straight back to shore. They become tired or have a medical episode and don’t make it back,”

Cerbone said. In Monmouth County, Sea Girt Lifeguard Chief Timothy Harmon said many people visit off season because the beaches are free. “Usually because the weather is nice people enjoy the free beaches and it’s obvious that some people even make September trips to the beach their first trips of the year. Many people enjoy the beaches being free, no lifeguards, no rules etc. However, that also means no safety measures in place and increased risk of injury or a tragic event like a drowning happening because no one is watching over you and managing the safety of the beach or swimming area,” Harmon said. “Usually, the end of August and most of September brings with it what we call ‘September Surf,’ tropical storms, different wind patterns and increased surf conditions which then change the ocean bottom which then create rip currents. This all happens in this shoulder season which many refer to as local summer.” So when lifeguards aren’t on duty, how can beachgoers be safer and more cautious? Harmon says it’s simple: stay out of the water. “It’s very simple. Enjoy the sand. Stay out of the

water and/or don’t overestimate your ability. If you are going to go swimming, maintain a safe depth to where you are close to the beach. Understand that there are rip currents that form along the jetties and outflow pipes - stay away from them. Look for the sandy colored water - it looks totally different than the rest of the rolling surf. Swim with a buddy and make sure you have somebody on land watching you,” Harmon said. “We just had an afterhours rescue where two mothers took their three children to the beach with 3-to-5-foot surf and sweeping conditions pushing them into the rocks. They went swimming 35 feet to the south of the jetty and within seconds were pushed into the rocks were the child got caught up. They don’t understand the strength and the unforgiving nature of the ocean. It is certainly not like your backyard pool. Just meeting people that come to the beach, (they) don’t understand the ocean like lifeguards do, which is why when we’re on duty,” Harmon said. “As a lay person or beach goer you just plop your stuff on the beach and jump in the water and you don’t think about the things that the trained observer is thinking about or monitoring for safety.”

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Continued From Page 1 cancer can experience ‘normal’ joys of childhood, knowing their lives are significant and meaningful to each and every one of us.” Previously, the benefit was hosted by Townsquare Media and featured radio personality Andy Chase. While Chase is no longer with that group, he said he was excited about the continuation of this event and that Beasley Media Group’s WRAT 95.9 FM became the new event sponsor. While Chase was still highly involved with the effort, it was WRAT radio personality Gotts who spent many hours on the top of the 30-foot billboard based at the Lowes/Target parking lot at 1331 Hooper Avenue. Several community organizations such as the Ocean County 4-H Club came out to showcase what they do in the perimeter near the tower during the event. Even Santa Claus stopped by for an early visit to Ocean County to add to the fun. Gotts worked from that location updating the public and asking for donations to reach its goal. The annual event has raised more than $2 million since it began in 1998. Chase said Gotts was the perfect person to take on the mantle of the Billboard dweller up high saying, “he’s crazy but the most important thing is that he has a heart of gold.”

The Berkeley Times, October 2, 2021, Page 5 WRAT Program Director and Operations Manager Carl Craft said the station’s coming aboard to support Ocean of Love was an easy yes. “It wasn’t an ‘if’ it was a ‘when and how.’ “Being part of this incredible event is truly a special moment for us. I’m part of the unfortunate people who have been directly affected by cancer,” Craft added. Gotts told Jersey Shore Online.com during a break on his third day on the scaffold that “the hours up here don’t even matter. I’m counting the money. I’m counting donations. This is my first year doing this and kudos to Andy Chase. If it wasn’t for him, I’d be lost right now as far as to where we were last year and what he accomplished by the time I got here.” “As long as we reach the $109,000 goal, I’m a happy guy. I’ll sit up there (another) 109 hours if I have to,” Gotts said. When asked how well he can sleep up in the tower during the evening with the occasional car passing by, he said, “if you think an alarm clock is annoying you should hear the trucks going by at like 3 a.m. They are screaming.” Gotts added, “Andy Chase has a great saying if you beep don’t be cheap. Andy and I go back and forth with the slogans. Mine is ‘what’s the best station...donation!’” He noted the “sad side to this is that cancer is still with us. We hear the stories about how it effects the kids and they are the ones who are the real heroes who go through the battle like cancer. It really

affects the families and how they get back and forth to the doctors and Sloan Kettering.” He commended Ocean of Love “for keeping these kids happy. Theresa (Segul) is heaven. We didn’t know where to start but they know how to keep the kids staying positive knowing they have this horrible disease. She does it. She’s a saint and so is Andy Chase. Everyone who works

─Photos By Bob Vosseller (Top) Gotts poses in front of WRAT FM Radiothon tower during a break from his four-day stint to benefit Ocean of Love. (Bottom) Rabbits, goats and other animals were part of the Ocean County 4-H Club display during the recent Radiothon by WRAT FM to benefit Ocean of Love which helps children with cancer and their families.

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Continued From Page 1 Superintendent Vanessa Clark said “I know there are many, many personal feelings about this issue and I know emotions are running very high but I am imploring our school community to work together until the mask mandate is lifted. We’ve been talking about that we’ve wanted to get back to normal and we thought we were going to be back to normal without the masks and then in early August the governor made that announcement (requiring masks in schools).” Richard Bidnick was among the residents who were critical of the Board and mask wearing. He called the ending of the first meeting “an example of how deplorably bad this Board has sunk. Another disgrace from a thoroughly disgraceful Board. I have been coming to these meetings for over a decade. I have watched boards and board members come and go. The one thing that never changes is the incompetence I see.” He said, “this is not about your children. It is all about the money. That is why they are keeping the masks on your kids because of the money they are getting from the state and the way the governor is trying to manipulate and pull the strings of the school districts. We have a thing going on called COVID Nazism. It is the belief that the state should have utter control over our lives. Individual freedoms no longer exist.” Bidnick said that while two members of the Board voted against the mask mandate (Peters and Kim Klaus before the start of the new school year) “and yet when push comes to shove, instead of standing up with the public they just caved. This is lip service not leadership.” Executive orders have to be followed as if they are laws, according to the American Bar Association and Cornell Law School. Officials who do not follow these orders can find themselves facing legal consequences. Prior to the public comment period, Clark said, “we know wearing a mask all day can be challenging and teachers and staff are working very, very hard to lessen the impact by providing students with frequent mask breaks throughout the day and in a safe way.” “While there are many opinions about wearing masks, one thing we know for certain is that wearing a mask and maintaining social distance lessens the need for students and staff to be identified as close contact - missing 14 days of school for quarantining. The matrix that we follow to determine whether quarantine happens or has to happen is outlined in the New Jersey Department of Health Exclusion Criteria which is posted on our website,” Clark said. “That last time that document was updated was August 31,” Clark said. She asked Assistant Superintendent William Zylinski to provide an overview of the current quarantine rules. “I recognize that this is very confusing as well and it is different to when we ended school in June. It is due to vaccination status and masks.” Zylinski said, “isolation works whenever we deal with a COVID-19 case. We are trying to limit the best we can any school-to-school transmission of COVID-19 and that is why we have very robust contact tracing and we follow the quarantine rules as closely as we possibly can.” At the time of the meeting, Zylinski said “we are considered in the high transmission risk category. We have been there for several weeks now in our region which includes Ocean and Monmouth counties. That requires that when

The Berkeley Times, October 2, 2021, Page 7 a student or anybody is in close contact with someone with COVID-19 which is defined with anybody six feet or under for 15 minutes which typically would be a classroom setting, or at lunch, you would have to quarantine for 14 days to make sure you do not develop COVID-19.” Zylinski said that “if you get COVID-19 you only have to isolate for 10 days. Contact tracing was extremely difficult over the past two weeks and the other piece of the puzzle that was introduced to us this year is the masking rule

and students wearing masks and wearing them properly. If a student has COVID-19, no one has to quarantine if they are in the regular classroom setting if they are wearing their masks.” “That will ultimately cut down the number of quarantines that we have within our school and makes contact tracing that much easier because typically in the classroom setting everyone is wearing their masks. We do have to look at the lunches because they are removing their masks at lunches and

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Don’t Force Towns To Build ‘Affordable Housing’ It is with a wealth of history within the Garden State that I have very strong opinions on “Affordable Housing” within the most densely populated State in the Union. History that affords perspective both in the demographics and political events that created the housing shortage. It’s no surprise a myopic judge once again issues a mandate in an area where economic and engineering experience are needed. Potable water is the number one concern in the Garden State, yet it receives NO PRESS. Infrastructure within the State left to deteriorate while highly educated and indebted people languish doing menial low pay jobs is evidence of the poor governmental husbandry of our political elites. These political hacks are happy to spend other peoples’ money in their re-election bids. It seems to be all the Garden State is producing nowadays, election sound bites. Fact is that the cities need investment and rehabilitation and that is the smart way to provide the jobs that must be before any affordable housing. Fact is our political hacks play a shell game of re-distributing

the poor, who haven’t the income to afford housing and its upkeep, or to pay the taxes imposed on property owners passed through to renters. Developing already scarce land and spending on new civic projects to provide more water and sewage services without improving the income prospects of them imposed with the taxes to pay for them is ludicrous. Before any town accepts State mandates, the State should provide all the funds the health, education, and well being of them it wishes to impose on already over taxed citizens. I am aware my views are unpopular because there isn’t much graft or political bombastic glory in setting the record straight. However, before mandating housing NJ must first overhaul its educational funding for mula, redo the tax code so businesses that pay menial wages aren’t leaving taxpayers with the social costs like affordable housing, health education and welfare of thei r workers, and developers must compensate residents for the added burdens of civic improvements. Peter Klymasz Howell

Letters To The Editor The Truth Behind Critical Race Theory The writer of a letter to the editor (Sept 18th 2021) is misinformed regarding the nature of Critical Race Theory. It does not assess blame or characterize all white people as oppressors. It is, very simply, an historical analysis that points out the enduring pervasiveness of racism in American society and institutions, a condition formed by centuries of racially based African slavery. Racism was enshrined in the US Constitution’s Three Fifths Clause, reflecting the existence of slavery from the earliest colonial period. Even after the abolition of slavery in 1864, enforced legal disabilities were imposed on people of African descent until relatively recently. I’m old enough to have seen white only drinking fountains, rest rooms, and restaurants, and I remember vividly a bus trip to Florida when I was a teenager which halted in Virginia so that Black people could be required to sit in the back of the bus for the balance of the trip. Even here in NJ I remember seeing ‘apartments for rent’ columns in the state’s largest newspaper being divided, with a separate listing headed “Colored.” It was not that long ago, and this history and its enormous defining impact must be acknowledged and studied. It affects our society in a profound way, and has deeply affected our political and social structures. We have made great strides

as a society while seeking racial justice, but much more needs to be done. Ignoring our history, whether out of malice or ignorance, retards our progress toward a more perfect democracy. William Faulkner observed that “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” Critical Race Theory merely recognizes this reality. John Marcinski Barnegat

Wake Up America In response to the letter on “the check his watch” in the 9/18/21 issue of Manchester Times, the author only criticizes all who complained about Biden’s behavior, instead of offering plausible excuses for looking at his watch three times, at the funeral of 13 American soldiers. There is one excuse which could expose Biden’s cognitive impairment, but he should have disciplined himself on the 3rd time to avoid looking at his watch. The author compliments Biden on doing a good job. It isn’t a good job to entice migrants to flood our border, some 15,000 in the last two weeks, and shove them under the bridge in Del Rio, Texas for cover. Does this qualify to the “Lady in the Harbor” asking for your huddled masses? Enticing ONE MILLION migrants to flood our Southern Border in six months is cruel and inhuman to these unsuspecting people. It is also cruel and inhuman to leave Americans behind enemy lines in Afghanistan with

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no plan to rescue them. It is OK to support your party, but call them out on their er rors. You raised your kids by calling them out on wrong behavior, even though you loved them. Wake up America! Madam Pelosi just recently accused Republicans of being “anti-governance.” Well, just like the electric media is guilty of abusing, mis-using and even bastardizing the spoken word, so too are the radical politicians in both parties guilty of abusing, mis-using and bastardizing your American tax dollars with obscene trillion-dollar spending bills. Are you aware 64 million in American tax dollars was recently given to the Taliban, with more to follow? Wake up America! If putting a cognitively-impaired man in the White House is good, then there is one cry: “Oh, Houston, we have a problem,” to quote the Captain of Apollo 13, as his spacecraft was in crash mode. I repeat: Wake up America!

Now, look what’s happened: cars clogging every highway. It takes you half an hour to go one town over. You can’t find any open space. When I was a kid, we used to play in the woods. Where’s all the woods? Now they want to build a 10-story tower downtown and put up hundreds of apartments near the mall. Who’s paying for those kids to go to school? Oh yeah, you and me. And then when people complain, they say “Oh, no, it’s not us! It’s the state’s fault!” Or they’ll say “But we have to build up downtown!” My whole life, people have been complaining that there’s too much development. But then they keep voting in the same people! It’s been said that the definition of crazy is to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. The Republicans in charge are going to just keep letting their rich friends build whatever they want and we have to pay for it.

Marie Pellicano Manchester

Brian Falken Toms River

Vote GOP If You Want More Development It’s amazing how the GOP keep building in Toms River. They’ve been in charge of the town council for decades (at least) and the planning board which has the final say in what gets built. One councilman is a builder – Lotano Properties. They built that ridiculous apartment complex downtown right next to South so that there are more kids going to school and our school taxes will go up. A past councilman, Wittmann, was co-owner of construction projects all over town.

TV News Doesn’t Show The Real World Editor’s note: This letter is in reference to an editorial about how television news doesn’t show you what’s really happening in the world. Thank you thank you thank you for your great editorial of Sept. 4, 2021. I am so tired of the TV telling me who is good and bad. My family is divided and it is so painful. So I am taking your advice and I am coming up for air to smell the fresh air and flowers and the TV is off to all news. Grace Broschart Forked River

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Joint Base, Afghan Refugees Discussed By Congressman From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim LAKEHURST – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) held a telephone town hall where he highlighted issues related to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s (JBMDL) importance to our region’s economy and our country’s national security. The Congressman discussed

his work on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and service on the House Armed Services Committee, as well as Operation Allies Welcome, and the work of Task Force-Liberty at JBMDL related to Afghan refugees and resettlement efforts.

“At the end of August, as the United States left Afghanistan, I called on America to honor the American handshake by helping those Afghan allies that have helped us over our 20 years in their country,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud that Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and New Jersey are doing our part and I look forward to highlighting the strategic significance of the Joint Base to our region and our country.” During the town hall, Con-

gressman Kim was joined by Department of Homeland Security’s Tom Decker, the federal coordinator at JBMDL, as well as Col. Jon Brierton and Capt. Frank Ingargiola, JBMDL’s deputy commanders who discussed a variety of topics from Joint Base operations, to refugees and resettlement. Questions raised by people in both Burlington and Ocean County during the town hall include topics on refugee resettlement and how they can help, vaccine access, climate

change, infrastructure, and Congressman Kim’s push to lower prescription drug prices – highlighted by his recent op-ed in the Washington Post. Congressman Kim highlighted his work on the ongoing bipartisan NDAA FY 2022 bill including his Put Our Neighbors to Work Act that requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to give preference to contractors for military construction projects that will use workers from the same state, or a 60-mile radius from where

the work will occur. The same bill also requires the DoD to post publicly online, construction contract opportunities and requires contract recipients to make information for any contracts exceeding $250,000 available to the public. Congressman Kim also spoke about the value of JBMDL, he talked about the incredible bravery shown by the flight crew based at JBMDL that took off from Kabul with more than 800 people on it during the Afghan evacuation in August.

Trenton: These Are Who Should Get Booster Shot

TRENTON – The following is statement from New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli: The action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides for the administration of booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after completion of the primary series to help increase protection for the following: • people 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot; • people age 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot;

• people age 18–49 years with underlying medical conditions may receive a booster shot, based on their individual benefits and risks, and • people aged 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional settings, including healthcare workers, may receive a booster shot, based on their individual benefits and risks. The New Jersey Department of Health is directing our vaccination partners in the state to begin administering booster doses to eligible individuals immediately. Individuals will self-identify according to the categories above and will not be required

by vaccination providers to provide proof of a medical condition or a note from a medical provider in order to receive a booster dose in New Jersey. There are over 1,600 vaccination sites across New Jersey – more than 1,000 of which offer the Pfizer vaccine – and the Department of Health continues to work to add additional sites. Many sites have walk-in availability and extended hours. To find a vaccination site and book an appointment online, visit covid19.nj.gov/ finder or call the state’s Vaccine Call Center at 1-855-568-0545. Our efforts also include homebound individuals. Individuals who received Pfizer

can reach out directly to their local health department or complete the intake form available at covid19.nj.gov/homeboundvax. For assistance completing the survey by phone, please contact the call center. People who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine are not yet eligible for the booster shots authorized by the federal government. In a statement, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky said the CDC “will also evaluate with similar urgency available data in the coming weeks to swiftly make additional recommendations for other populations or people who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines.”

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Students Wear Gold For Childhood Cancer

─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – On September 17, students and staff of the Berkeley Township School District wore gold last for a week to support childhood cancer awareness and Emiliana’s Hope. Thank you to all who participated.

October Is Italian American Heritage Month BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato invites all to join him and the Berkeley Township Council for the Annual Flag raising ceremony as they recognize the month of October as Italian American

Heritage Month. The ceremony will be held October 2 at 11 a.m. outside Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road. All are welcome. Refreshments provided.

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BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will be hosting a Halloween Party on October 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. The fee is $15 per person. There will be a

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BERKELEY – Central Regional food services is hiring the following positions: • Food service worker (FSW) • Cashier’s/FSW • Sub positions (on call basis)

Schedule is four to five and a half hours per day, five days per week and hourly rates

start based on experience. Summers off, school holidays off and weekends off. Qualifications: driver’s license, high school graduate, criminal background check required. Interested? Contact Bruce Scarpulla at 732-269-1100 ext. 3283 or bscarpulla@ centralreg.k12.nj.us.

Free Rabies Clinic

BERKLEEY – Berkeley Township holds one free Rabies Clinic per year in the fall. Only dogs and cats will be vaccinated. Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccination for a three-year shot. If you don’t bring proof, a one-year vaccination certificate will be issued. The next scheduled Rabies Clinic is:

October 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bayville First Aid Squad Building at the corner of Station Road and Route 9. To park turn onto Station Road and park in the Berkeley Township Elementary School lot behind the First Aid Squad building. Licenses will not be sold at the Clinics.

HCB First Aid Auxiliary Announces Meetings

BERKELEY – The HCB First Aid Auxiliary will be holding their meetings at the EMS Squad House on Port Royal Drive. They will be meeting on the first Monday of the month instead of the first Wednesday of the month. The first meeting will be January 3 at 3 p.m.

Open to the public not just HCB. If you want to keep busy, give them a try. They are a friendly group. If interested come to the meeting on January 3 or contact Linda Maddalena at 732-505-6795 or Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686.

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BEACHWOOD – After a year on hold, Street Devils, a sneaker hockey league, open to boys and girls ages 6 to 16 years old, will be opening the league this year. They meet on Saturday mornings at the Beachwood Elementary School, 901 Berke-

ley Ave. For more information, check out their webpage: streetdevils.tripod.com. The program is sponsored by the National Hockey League, and the Three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils.

Beachwood Trick Or Treat Announced

By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – Mayor Ron Roma announced that Trick or Treat will take place on Halloween, October 31, from 1-8 p.m. With the Toms River Halloween Parade

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Ocean Gate Volunteer EMS 16th Annual Car Show

OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate Volunteer EMS 16th Annual Car Show will be held on October 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Aid Park located at Asbury and cape May Ave. Over 40 awards including the Tony Petro Memorial CLUB Participation. Officer Jay Marles Memorial Award given to the 4x4 of the Police Department’s choice. Sharon

Vasallo Memorial Award given to the best appearing Mustang. Dash plaques to the first 200 vehicles registered. On-site registration opens at 8:30 a.m. All years, makes and models welcome. All proceeds benefit the Ocean Gate First Aid Squad. For more information, contact 732-5751112, carshow@oceangateems.org, or visit oceangateems.org.

Hops With Heroes Fundraiser

BAYVILLE – Who’s ready to continue celebrating Bayville Volunteer Fire Department’s 75th Anniversary? They’re excited to announce that they are bringing back the Hops With Heroes Fundraiser on October 15 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Bayville Fire House, 645 Route 9.

Come out and try some of the best local, beer, wine & spirits. They have amazing vendors lined up to attend to showcase their products. Space is limited so get your tickets now! Tickets are $25 per person. Purchase tickets by visiting bayvillefire. eventbrite.com.

2021 Autumn Raffle 50/50 Fundraiser

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VFW Post 10185 News

By Past Post Commander James Egan BERKELEY - The next meeting of Silver/ Holiday VFW Post 10185 will be held on Thursday, October 7, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, 145 Westbrook Drive, Silver Ridge Park West. We hold our meetings on the first Thursday of every month. We meet in the daytime, so you do not have to drive at night. To join our post, just bring a copy of your Discharge (DD-214) to our meeting and you will be signed up right away. You’ll receive a hearty welcome and refreshments before the meeting. You will also have a chance to talk with fellow veterans and make new friends. If you need a ride to the meeting or want more information without any obligation call Past Post Commander James Egan at 732-341-4905. At a Special Meeting called by Commander Portuese, for August 19, the members caught up on past occurrences and donated to three requests received during the pandemic. Sunday, October 11 is Columbus Day (Ob-

served). Wednesday, October 13 is the U.S. Navy Birthday (1775) Tuesday, October 26 at 7 p.m. VFW Post 10185’s Officers will attend VFW District 12’s meeting at VFW Post 64715063, Point Pleasant Beach, where the latest VFW programs and events will be discussed. Sunday, October 31 is Halloween. Watch out for the ghosts and goblins. Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplain Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, and Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small Flags first and the Flags will be disposed of properly. God bless America and God bless our troops. Fly the flag every day, weather permitting.

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Alternatives For Smoking Cessation And Lung Health By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

If you use the medication called Chantix, you need to stop according to the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This medication has just been officially recalled by Pfizer, in all lot numbers, sizes and dosages. It goes by the chemical name varenicline. The medication was FDA-approved for the masses in May 2006 because studies proved it worked better at placebo to get people off tobacco. The studies showed that 3 months over 40 percent of people using Chantix were able to quit smoking. But that doesn’t matter anymore because the medication was found to be tainted with a cancer-causing chemical called nitrosamine. For clarity I want to be sure you know that Zyban, a different drug altogether is not impacted by this recall. It is also used for smoking cessation and may serve as an alternative for some of you. Here is a link to the official ANNOUNCEMENT about Chantix. Since 2006 when the FDA approved it, millions of men and women took Chantix (varenicline) tablets to help them with their nicotine addiction. The reasons vary for why a person would want to quit smoking but for sure, smoking leads to disease and disability, as well as faster signs of skin aging due to the free radical damage done to the skin. Everyone knows that it can increase one’s risk for emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer. So to have a medication that helps such as Chantix was something that everyone welcomed.

It is ironic that those who feared lung cancer induced by smoking - who took Chantix to stop - now have to face the fact that they were likely exposed to the cancer-causing nitrosamine found in the drug itself! According to the FDA official statement from their website: “Long-term ingestion of N-nitroso-varenicline may be associated with a theoretical potential increased cancer risk in humans, but there is no immediate risk to patients taking this medication. The health benefits of stopping smoking outweigh the theoretical potential cancer risk from the nitrosamine impurity in varenicline. Nitrosamines are common in water and foods, including cured and grilled meats, dairy products and vegetables. Everyone is exposed to some level of nitrosamines. These impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels over long periods of time.” If you took Chantix, I would not think you are in any immediate danger, so try not to worry yourself, but do take action to improve your lifestyle and increase antioxidants in your body. It would be great if you could have basic blood work drawn to make sure you’re healthy and strong. If you smoke (or if you took Chantix) I highly recommend Vitamin C and Catalase as two antioxidants to fight oxidative damage in the body. These are very strong antioxidants that work all over to do good housekeeping on your cells. If you’d like to read the extended version of this article, I have it posted at my website suzycohen.com.

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Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group

OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual

intimidation or abuse on the job. The group, called Life in Waves, is meeting online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitated by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the

facilitators. “Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these experiences. Think about all the waitresses, housekeepers, massage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern

Trendler, a wellness program manager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.” Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative health outcomes, including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health. Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-652-3800 or email lifeinwaves@mhanj.org.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. Many people ask their attorneys, “what is a title search and why do I need title insurance?” Next to having the appropriate funding to purchase your new home, ensuring that the home you intend to purchase has clean or clear title is essential. All mortgage companies require clear title. It is important to ensure that you have title insurance in the event a title issue arises after you have purchased the home. Title searchers review old deeds, mortgages and wills at the County Clerk’s office to trace the ownership history of the property. They look for any current or past mortgages, liens or judgments on the property that have not been discharged as well as whether there are any tax liens or unpaid municipal utility bills. The title searchers will also examine the chain of title to confirm that the seller’s ownership rights have not been affected and that the sellers are, in fact, selling you a home without any adverse possessory or equitable interests such as pending litigation or easements. These examples are endless, but the title company performing the search has the expertise to find all relevant concerns prior to the purchase. Once the title company completes its search it will issue an insurance policy after closing which will insure you and your lender should anyone at any time in the future come knocking on your door claiming an ownership or possessory interest in your property. Should this occur, the title company will step- in and provide you with a legal defense and assume the costs of any litigation. This coverage is similar to automobile insurance after you have become involved in an automobile collision. After an automobile collision, your automobile insurer will provide

you with legal assistance and take corrective measures in the event you are sued. Fortunately, unlike automobile insurance where you pay your premium annually, monthly or quarterly, your title insurance premium is paid only once at the time of closing and this one-time premium will provide insurance coverage for as long as you own the home. It is also important to note that if you have a mortgage you need to obtain both a Lender’s and Owner’s policy. The Lender’s policy covers the mount of the mortgage that is due at the time any claim is made. An Owner’s policy covers your ownership interest, which is a relatively inexpensive addition to the policy premium. In New Jersey, title insurance is usually paid by the buyer. After closing the buyer’s attorney may need to perform additional legal tasks to complete the conditions of the title policy such as filing additional deeds and discharge of mortgages. The purchaser will receive the final title policy in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after closing. While all of this may be overwhelming, we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full-service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate, Medicaid, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@ rcshea.com or visit our website at www. rcshea.com.

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Dear Joel, I can’t believe how people dress! People used to go out shopping dressed very casually, but it seems like since the quarantine, things have only gotten worse. I see people going out in the most offensive outfits. Do you think things will ever return to civility? Answer: It sure does seem that lazy/casual has become the new dress code. I can only hope that as more people start returning to in-person work and back to school, they will perk up their wardrobes as well.

By Joel Markel

I also think that some out f it s lack so much modesty. Everyone should forget the Zoom call screens where you only see your face and buy a full-length mirror. 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.

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)

Annual ‘More Than Pink Walk’ Fundraiser

JACKSON – Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced that its signature fundraising event, in New Jersey, will be held in-person once again, after being held virtually last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual ‘More Than Pink Walk’ fundraising event will be held October 3

at Six Flags Great Adventure. The local event brings together a community of hope and compassion to raise funds to save lives from breast cancer. Funds raised support Komen’s advocacy, research investments and support of people facing breast cancer today, ensuring everyone can get the care they need to live.

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HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT OR ON THE JOB? AUTO ACCIDENT, SLIP & FALL, DOG BITES, PRODUCT LIABILITY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION SERIOUS LEGAL MATTERS REQUIRE SERIOUS AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS Although the summer is over, the weather is still great for outdoor activity. Recreation is a very important part of living at the Jersey Shore. (Photo by Michelle Brooks)

Ocean County Mall Announces New Restaurant: On The Border

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Mall has just announced that they will be welcoming a new restaurant to its Lifestyle Center, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. Set to open in Spring 2022, the restaurant is the world’s largest Mexican casual dining brand. Enjoy award-winning margaritas, house-made salsa and sizzling mesquite-grilled fajitas. On The Border is now joining several other new businesses that have been added to the Lifestyle Center, including PF Chang’s, Turning Point, BJ’s Restaurant &

KNOW YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS! (House Calls Available By Appointment) TOMS RIVER OFFICE 244 Main St., Toms River, NJ 08753 • (732) 505-1212 BERKELEY AREA (800) 556-7432 MANCHESTER AREA (732) 408-9455 BRICK AREA (732) 451-0800 VISIT US ON OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW. RCSHEA.COM

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Mall Brewhouse, and Sweetwater’s Coffee & Tea. For more information on what’s new at the Ocean County Mall, visit simon.com/mall/ ocean-county-mall.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Daytona Fla. House 1 Block to Beach. 3/2, W/D, Weekly, Monthly, $200/ nite. todd.waller29@yahoo.com (42)

Yard Sale Homestead Run Community Wide Yard Sale - Saturday, October 2nd 9am to 3pm - Rain or Shine - 100 Fireside Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08755. (42)

Misc. FALL RUMMAGE SALE - 1ST Church of Toms River, 129 Chestnut St., Toms River. Friday, Oct. 1; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. Oct. 2; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $4 bag sale. For more info: 732-349-8155 or email: Office@fumctr.com (41)

Personals Single Senior Males - 65+, Wanted for single females. Friendship, companion or partner. Must have good standars, morals. 732-252-9881. (46)

Items For Sale Automatic Lift Chair - Brand new $600/OBO. Call 732-657-4144. (43)

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, bric-a-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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (43) Used Guns Wanted - All 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) 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)

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) HELP WANTED/SE SOLICITA Hiring For The Following Positions: -Lead Cook (experience is must). - Dishwasher. - Servers. Apply in person Tuesday-Sunday. Tenampa Mexican Restaurant - 1341 U.S. 9, Toms River. 732-505-1870. (41) 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) HHA - Wanted as needed basis. Lite housekeeper wanted as needed basis. Seaside Heights. Dependable, flexible. Please call 732-854-2750 for salary. (40) 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) 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. 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) NEEDED Female Live-in Aid/ Companion - (24/7). No experience needed. For a 58-year-old disabled veteran. Very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath, all utilities, cable, phone and food are 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. (45) Bus Drivers Needed - For the Toms River Regional Schools Transportation Department. $20 per hour, please apply on our website at www. trschools.com under substitute/part time employment. $22.50 is the sub rate. $3,000 for someone with CDL with S,P, and airbrakes, and $1,000 for someone without the CDL and endorsements, but who is willing to be trained and get the CDL and endorsements. (46)

Classifieds are placed in all 7 of our weekly newspapers covering all of Ocean County, and also Howell in Monmouth County.

Services

Loving, Reliable, and Experienced Mom - Caring for children 6-months to 4-Years-old in my Jackson home, located near 60 Acres Reserve Complex. Childcare to begin in October. Drop off as early as 7 a.m., and pick up by 6 p.m. Fun Pre-School activities and scheduled nap time. Accepting no more than 4 children at reasonable rates. Call Donna and leave a message: 732-921-2749. (43)

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 877707-2722 FREE Brochure. (t/n)

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) 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) C H E A P PA I N T I N G D O N E RIGHT - Free est. Fully ins. Over 35yrs exp. Call 732-506-7787, Cell 646-643-7678. (43) 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) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T's Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-877-373-0131. (t/n) 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! (15) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

Services

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)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. In sured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16)

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Third Annual Career Today NJ At Ocean County Mall

TOMS RIVER – Press Communications, LLC., home of Thunder 106.3/106.5 FM, B98.5 FM, and 107.1 The Boss FM, is hosting the third annual Career Today NJ at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River on Wednesday October 6th, 2021, from 11am until 3pm. Career Today NJ, a recruitment and career fair is presented by RWJ Barnabas Health and powered by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 400. Whether you’re an employer

searching for the right candidate or a marketable candidate considering a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, Career Today NJ is the recruitment event you have been waiting for. Job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at this free job fair. A variety of representatives from thirty businesses throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties will be on site to offer information and current job openings at their companies. Grateful Synergies HR Consulting will also be

providing free resume reviews, as well as tips on best practices for writing the perfect resume and how to master the interview process. The third annual Career Today NJ, is also made possible by Ashley Homestore, EMS Lacey Township, Ocean County College, WJLP New Jersey/ New York, Ocean County PIC, Grateful Synergies HR & Technology Consulting, Shoprite, Allied Fire & Safety Equipment, INC, GEM Mobile Health, Blinds to Go, The Arc Ocean County Chapter,

Trinity Solar, UPS, ESS Every Day Counts, Stop & Shop, CMC Energy Services, New Jersey Resources, Family First Urgent Care, Toms River Regional Schools, Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, Bayada Home Health Care, Cintas Corporation, and Costco Wholesale. For more information about Career Today NJ and its partners, please email info@PressCommRadio. com. To register to attend for free, please visit presscommradio.com/career-today-nj/.

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Across 1 “Born From Jets” automaker 5 Fiscal exec 8 Sign of danger 14 Like letters in an outbox 16 Transport again 17 Connecticut home of the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament 18 Nobody special 19 One may reveal a secret 20 Inconsistent 22 Pro Bowl side: Abbr. 23 Past regulation, briefly 25 Land in the ocean 26 Cal Poly setting, initially 27 Morlock prey 29 Area 51 figures, supposedly 30 Way to earn in-

terest? 32 Recipe amts. 34 “1984” superstate 36 Find 39 Lab tubes 40 Comparable things 42 “Black Narcissus” figures 43 Word on mail from Toledo, maybe 44 Abate 46 Just the best 49 __ thai 50 Mystery novelist Paretsky 51 Sine qua non 53 One often chosen for lightness 54 Arced woodshop tools 57 Mex. title 58 Hercule’s creator 60 “Join us for lunch?” regrets 62 Put back in the fridge 63 Hair problem, and

what three short puzzle answers each has 64 Drafted 65 Many a quote, for short 66 “South Park” co-creator Parker Down 1 Temaki or futomaki 2 San __: Texas city nickname 3 Explosive mixture 4 “Kapow!” 5 Thicken, as cream 6 Martha’s Vineyard arrivals 7 Most unexpected 8 Slow up 9 Counting word 10 “Sure!” 11 Internet recovery program 12 Flee in fear 13 Utility abbr. 15 Possibles 21 As a bonus

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Around The Jersey Shore

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4-H Kick Offs Paper Clover Campaign

OCEAN COUNTY – Every year, 4-H members in Ocean County participate in a variety of 4-H educational activities to help position them with the skills they need to succeed in their life and career. This fall, Tractor Supply Company (TSC) stores located in Ocean County and throughout New Jersey are continuing their long-standing partnership with 4-H for the 2021 Fall 4-H Paper Clover Campaign to make it possible for more youth in the county to experience 4-H programming opportunities. October 6 to 17, Tractor Supply customers can participate in the 4-H Paper Clover Campaign by purchasing paper clovers for $1 or more at the checkout while in a store. The funds raised from the Tractor Supply 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will be used to provide scholarships for Ocean County 4-H members to participate in national 4-H leadership experiences or state camp programs says Amelia Valente, Ocean County 4-H Program Associate. The number of scholarships available following the Fall 2021 event will be determined based on the total amount raised. Since it began in 2010, the partnership be-

tween Tractor Supply and 4-H has generated more than 13 million in support across the nation. The fundraising effort provides support for youth to participate in 4-H opportunities and experiences at the county, state, and national level. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, and any other category protected by law. For more information about the Ocean County 4-H Program, administered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension send an email to Ocean4h@co.ocean.nj.us or visit the Ocean County 4-H website at: ocean.njaes.rutgers. edu/4h. You can also visit the New Jersey 4-H Website at: nj4h.rutgers.edu.

16th Annual Car And Motorcycle Show “The Jack Trovato Car Show”

OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate Volunteer EMS will be holding the 16th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show “The Jack Trovato Car Show” on October 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Willis Jones Memorial First Aid Park. All makes and models welcomed. Fantastic music generously provided by the bands of Josh Werner

Music. Come out and enjoy the day at a beautiful park filled with history, friends, food and fun. Over 40 awards including The Sharron Vasallo Memorial Award for the best appearing Mustang, The Jay Marles Memorial Award for the best appearing Jeep and The Tony Petro Club Participation Award. Dash plaques to the 1st 200 vehicles registered.

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Around The Jersey Shore Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause

OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way. Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquar ters in Massachuset ts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation. To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be

happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at 732-606-6040. The following are drop locations: • All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room) • Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies • All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts • All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center • Beachwood Municipal Bldg. • VFW 9503, Bayville lobby • Bayville Elks • Bayville Auto • Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville • Pine Beach PO • Presbyterian Church of Toms River • American Legion 129, Toms River • Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River • Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville • Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses • Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting • Universal Radiology, Lacey • Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood • C&C Marina, Bayville • Keller/William Realty, Bayville • Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville • Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby • East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood

Kick Off Code Blue 2021/2022 Season

TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. will be hosting “Kick Off Code Blue” 2021/2022 Season on October 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. Just Believe is a non-profit organization helping the homeless and disenfranchised in Ocean County.

Their Kick Off Code Blue event will be a family food fun night, with a gift auction and they will be raffling off 50/50s with the big cash prize. Come out for a night with just believe entrance fee is $15. The event will take place at 250 Riverwood Dr. in Toms River.

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Around The Jersey Shore Cybersafe Cybersecurity Camp A Success

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College held two inaugural sessions of its CyberSafe Cybersecurity Camp in late August, with great success. A group of 24 students from Brick Memorial High School traveled to campus for a morning workshop, held in-person, while a afternoon session was conducted virtually for 20 other Ocean County middle and high school students who registered individually. “The purpose of the camp,” said OCC Computer Science Lecturer Jonathan Weiss, “was to expose the students to cybersecurity principles, disciplines, tools, and job opportunities. It emphasized discussion of security concepts, followed by hands-on exercises and training in the use of industry standard tools. “The morning students were provided specially constructed laptops, which ran the software necessary for them to follow along with the various exercises and activities,” Weiss added. “The afternoon students were given instructions on how to load the necessary software on their own laptops.” The first day of the camp, Weiss explained, the students introduced themselves, learned the ethical considerations and responsibilities associated with cybersecurity and its toolsets, and received a tour of the provided cybersecurity workstation environment. On day two, campers learned about online safety, and how to protect their personal devices and cell phones. They were then taught how to administer user accounts and security permissions across both Windows and Linux computers. The following day of the camp was devoted to codes and cryptography. The campers “were broken into teams and given the information necessary to crack three simple ciphers,” Weiss stated. “They also ran software used by security professionals and ethical hackers to break bad passwords using a dictionary of commonly used words. Finally, they heard stories about the Enigma Machine, Hedy Lamarr, and Navajo Code Talkers.” On day four, the students learned about how firewalls work to secure networks, and configured a firewall rule to block their access to Google. They learned how to scan a network to find vulnerable services, and finished the day drawing a secure network. And, on the final day, said Weiss, “campers saw a video from Representative Andy Kim introducing the Congressional Application Challenge and were given tips on developing a winning computer application. They then got to look at bad programming

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Around The Jersey Shore Suicide Prevention Month: “Be The One To Help Save A Life”

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – September is Suicide Prevention Month and this year, the theme is “Be the One to Help Save a Life.” The Ocean County Health Department wants everyone to help spread awareness and promote prevention groups and more. Over the past year, the COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all in so many ways and one of the biggest concerns has been the effect on people’s mental health. Many public health officials have seen a rise in the number of people experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, loneliness and other mental health concerns which can lead to thoughts of suicide. About 60 percent of people that died by suicide have had a mood disorder and depression. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) states that in 2019, Ocean County ranked second in New Jersey for suicide death (64 suicide deaths) and was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. “Many of the warning signs of suicidal feelings are also signs of depression,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer, said. “Depression can cause someone to feel worthless, hopeless and a burden on others. Those feelings may only be exacerbated by some of the stresses brought about by dealing with the last 18 months or so of the pandemic.” “There have been so many stressful decisions, risks and predicaments people have had to manage on a daily basis that it can just wear you down,” Kimberly Reilly, OCHD Alcohol and Drug Abuse Unit Coordinator, said. “Whether it’s someone depressed about finances; or a person with disabilities that feels anxious over being a burden to others; a struggling student trying to cope with the changes and challenges of school; losing or caring for a loved due to COVID; and other distress related to the pandemic.” Warning Signs of Suicide: • Talking about wanting to die • Showing rage or speaking of revenge • Displaying extreme mood swings • Looking for a way to kill oneself • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no

purpose • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain • Talking about being a burden to others • Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs • anxious, agitated, or recklessly • Acting • Sleeping too little or too much • Withdrawing or feeling isolated What to Do: • Do not leave the person alone • Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs, or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt • Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • Take the person to an emergency room, or seek help from a medical or mental health professional During Suicide Prevention Month, everyone working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope. “We’ve all been through so much during the pandemic but each of us handle the stress, pressure, depression and the many mixes of emotions uniquely in our own way. If you feel overwhelmed by these feeling, or may recognize them in others, don’t hesitate, and find help. It’s ok to share these feelings with the people that love and care for you. And most importantly, share them with a mental health care professional,” Reilly said. For more information, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at suicidepreventionlifeline. org or call or text the following: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line: Text “NJ” to 741741 Family Helpline: 1-800-843-5437 Mental Health Hotline: 866-202-4357 Veteran’s Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 For additional information regarding National Suicide Prevention Month, mental health or the Ocean County Health Department visit ochd.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 2 - OCT 8 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may not be daunted by dares and demands. Someone might push your buttons just to get a reaction. A competitive situation could cause a misunderstanding in the week to come. Keeping your promises can avoid a rift. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Giving in to a desire for adventure might prove costly as the week unfolds. Focus on your job and constructive activities. Find solutions that can make everyone a winner and give a hand to a friend in need. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What you think is a challenge might just be someone showing off and shouldn’t require a response. Someone may offer you an opportunity to learn something useful in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be content to work side by side with loved ones. In the week ahead, your home and family could be the center of your attention. You’re probably energized when your money, possessions or investments are the subject. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your leadership abilities could peak in the week ahead. You might decide to end or change an existing financial arrangement. Sound business sense rather than emotions should be your guide when making key decisions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make a plan and execute it. Your attention may be riveted on making a profit by listening to someone with imaginative ideas. Combine sound strategies with hard work to improve your finances in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This week there is a potential turning point that will affect key relationships. Keep an eye out for helpful changes and avoid confiding in people who might betray your trust. Maintain an objective, less emotional attitude. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As you anticipate a change that looms on the horizon, you may question what you truly desire. A partner could show off his or her independent spirit and set a good example. Don’t spend more than you earn in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tune up the instrument before playing a song. Frame your ideas in acceptable terms in the week to come. Describing your inner fantasies may strike a sour note with someone who’s only interested in material success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your life is like a book, and this week’s chapter could be devoted to adhering to a tight schedule. Your time may be limited, so organize each day to leave adequate time for hobbies or creative endeavors. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Let your ambitions be your guide. Concentrating on practice and repetition is the way to build mastery in any skill. This might not be a good week to take a chance on new investments, although you may see an avenue of advantage. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Cultivate your hidden talents in the week ahead. Perfect harmony is fleeting, so don’t be disappointed if you experience a glitch. Be as polite as possible even if you suspect someone is up to no good.

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