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Barnegat Resident’s Designs School Board Took The Runway At NY Fashion Week Meeting Adjourned When People Refuse Masks

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – As a tomboy growing up in the Pennsylvania mountains, Barnegat resident Marcia Arnsparger Santiago didn’t pay much attention to clothing styles. Even her mother now marvels at the fact that Santiago’s designs earned her a repeat spot on the runway at NY Fashion Week. “When I go home to visit, I’m riding four-wheelers, and all of the stuff I do now is out the window,” said Santiago, 42. “My mom reminds me of what I was like when I was a kid and tells me she never expected me to be where I am today.” Although she’s still a spitfire of a different sort, Santiago’s transition from a tomboy to a notorious designer was not immediate. Instead, she took classes to become a surgical technician and moved to New Jersey when she was 19. Santiago’s position at a hospital in Pomona lasted nearly a decade. She and her husband, Jamaal –Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Jackson, moved to Barnegat in 2013. Then, in 2014, Barnegat resident Marcia Arnsparger Santiago Santiago went on maternity leave. The new mother reviews a fashion magazine featuring her designs. hesitated to go back to her hospital job, as she found she had a hard time keeping on her feet for ten hours. A friend’s granddaughter was in the Miss Teen New Jersey contest and asked Santiago for help in outfitting her. By this time, she had a real appreciation for clothes and took on the chal–Photo courtesy Marcia Arnsparger Santiago lenge to come up with (Designs - See Page 4) Models pose

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 (Meeting - See Page 5)

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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 d rawing more people to the water, and there recently have been several water rescues and distress calls f rom people swim-

ming 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 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. (Beach - See Page 15)

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Kevin Zelinsky and Christopher Gross demonstrated the new software solution at Ocean Township Committee’s September meeting. By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN - Ocean Township residents will soon have the ability to

electronically report local issues with potholes and other maintenance (Issues - See Page 20)

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Continued From Page 1 something special for the young contestant. “When I was asked to help to design the dress, I decided designing was something I could learn,” said Santiago. “At this point, it’s not really a sewing thing for me, although I can sew. I have seamstresses that work with me now.” “My thing is much more about picking out all the fabrics and putting together my vision,” Santiago continued. “I sketch everything out on paper and then have people who put it together to make it work.” Santiago admits she doesn’t have artistic training but is able to put the basics together to come up with intriguing designs. How-

ever, her big break came when one of her designs made it into the Miss’d America Pageant hosted by Carson Kressley. The contest features drag queens dressed to the nines. One of the show’s producers learned of Santiago’s talents from a friend Santiago knew from a nightclub. The producer asked the new designer to come up with a jacket for him. Kressley himself is a fashion designer who also serves as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. “I was getting requests for designs, and my husband said I should just turn the whole thing into a business,” Santiago explained. “I got to the point where I was extremely busy.” As Santiago considered the change, KlosetSlayer seemed like the perfect name for her new venture. Upon reflection, she concluded

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that those in the know refer to outfits that look good as nice “slays.” Santiago’s designs range from loungewear to couture, like the Jackie O’ jacket she designed in honor of the former first lady. She currently works from her Barnegat home and travels into New York City for shows and photoshoots. Several fashion magazines have featured her work. “My loungewear has been on TV shows and is very affordable,” said Santiago. “It will be featured on Season 10 of Black Ink Crewl on VH-1. There’s also a new reality show coming out on Netflix that has somebody wearing my designs. I can’t really talk about it, but it debuts in January.” According to Santiago, her company has also outfitted several reality TV stars, well-known rappers, and football players. Klosetslayer’s participation in NY Fashion Week this year wasn’t a first – but came with some extra notoriety. Santiago gathered all of her models in Time Square to highlight another accomplishment. Klosetslayer took center stage with an enormous billboard on Broadway, showcasing the company’s work and models. “I like to push boundaries a little bit and demonstrated this during Fashion Week,” Santiago shared. “We did a suit jacket with a long train for one of our gay models. It was a huge hit and I already have fifteen orders for it.” One of the things that makes Santiago’s designs unique is their universal appeal. It’s one of the things she prides herself on the most. “I think the best part of everything is trying to make people feel good,” said Santiago.

“We don’t do regular models on our runways. We include plus size because that’s what’s realistic. Not everybody is a size zero.” The decision to move from the operating room to the design world came at a diﬃcult time. When their son Baylon was just six months old, Jamaal received a diagnosis of non-Hodgins lymphoma. Jamaal owns a business called I.C. FireStop that does foam work for the protection of commercial buildings in New York City. Already making the daily commute to New York City from Barnegat, Jamaal found himself going in for another reason. For a while, the young father went in-patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He also returned for regular treatments before going into remission for a few years. “He’s such a great man,” said Santiago. “He even coaches our son’s baseball team, and for some time, it seemed that everything was back to normal.” Only, it wasn’t - the drugs used in the clinical trial brought on a new cancer. Jamaal, 41, is scheduled to return to Memorial Sloan Kettering as an in-patient in the coming week. He will be there a month to resume his battle with a stem cell transplant. New York Fashion Week continues to stand out as one of the most renowned Fashion Weeks in the world. While it’s the fourth time that Santiago’s designs made it to the runway, she feels there’s something critical that needs to be part of her success. My husband and I do a lot of things to give back,” Santiago said. “We do food giveaways and do anything we can to donate and give others the help they need.”

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Continued From Page 1 masks we’ll have to adjourn the meeting.” “They (the audience) began 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. 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

The Southern Ocean Times, October 2, 2021, Page 5 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 schoolto-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 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

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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.

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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 fi nal 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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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

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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“Voice Of The Rams” Honored

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Souther n Regional Football on defeating TR East 41-0 on September 4, in the season opener. At halftime, SRHS Supervisor of Athletics Chuck Donohue Jr. along with SRHS Principal Joe Medica, presented a plaque of appreciation to the “Voice of the Rams” Mr. John Kaszuba. Thank you for all you have done for Southern. Have a healthy and happy retirement.

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Football Player Named Player Of The Week

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Souther n Regional Football Jaiden Brown on being named the National Football Fou nd ation - South Jersey Chapter Player of the Week for Week 1 of the 2021 season. Jaiden Brown rushed for 127 yards on 16 carries and four touchdowns in the Rams season opening win vs TR East on September 4. Continued Success! Special Thank you to Steve “Bubbs” Melega for the photo.

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MANAHAWKIN – 2/c Jacqueline Ward (Echo Company) is a cadet at the United States Coast Guard Academy. This past summer she participated in what is known at the Academy as “Cadre Summer.” Cadre summer is the becoming of an upper-class cadet and starting to lead the future of the Academy. Cadre summer is split into eleven training weeks with a variety of events. She was able to qualify in pistol at the range and spent a week on a sailboat with seven other classmates. They sailed to Rhode Island, Block Island, and other spots in the North East. She was also able to spend a week at Air Station Atlantic City where Jacqueline had the opportunity to converse with Coast Guard Pilots. She was also hoisted from the water into the helicopter as well as able to fly one herself! According to Jacqueline, “Those weeks were amazing to get to know my classmates even more and make some amazing memories, but my favorite training of the summer thus far was my time to be an actual Cadre to the class of 2025. For three weeks, I had the opportunity to train a group of thirty-five “swabs” and make them into competent 4/c (or freshman) cadets! My role this summer was also

unique. I interviewed for the leadership position of Platoon Executive Oﬃcer and was awarded same! My role included creating the schedules for each day of my platoon, overseeing all the training evolutions, and being in charge of six of my classmates as well as the thirty-five swabs. This position came with great responsibility and was the best way for me to learn my leadership style and put it to action, challenge my leadership philosophies previously made, and have the fi rst chance to peer-lead my classmates. I had the opportunity to teach the swabs everything my cadre taught me. Having been in their shoes only a short two years ago, to now being their leader, was truly a humbling experience. During these three weeks, I learned more about myself than the last two years at the Academy and will use everything I learned to continue on my path here until I graduate as an officer in 2023. Currently, I am in my third year of schooling as a government major with a track of security studies. Most of my classes pertain to criminal justice, intelligence, and policy. I am very excited for this year of academics as well as the basketball season! Go Bears!”

Fall Craft Fair October 16

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary is hosting their 2021 Fall Craft Fair & Vendor Show on October 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southern Regional High School, 600 Route 9 North, Manahawkin. Lenahawkin playing guitar from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Arties Parties DJ from 12 to 3

p.m. There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, activities and more. All the important details you need to know will be posted on their website. Visit squad38.com/auxiliary-craft-fair for more information. The Auxiliary can also be reached via email at auxcraftfair@gmail. com.

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Fire Company Members Complete Swift Water Rescue Training

–Photo courtesy Staﬀord Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 STAFFORD – Two members of Stafford Township Fire Company completed a weekend of Swift Water rescue operations level training. The program covered various techniques for safe rescue of victims during water related emergencies. The members did an outstanding job and worked incred-

ibly hard in performing all aspects of the training. The Stafford Township Fire Company has members and resources to respond to water related emergencies along our water front community, during flooding incidents and ice rescue incidents.

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Apartment Fire Under Investigation In Waretown

–Photo courtesy Waretown Fire Department By Alyssa Riccardi WARETOWN – Police are still investigating the cause of the fi re that broke out at the Tradewinds apartment complex on North Main Street. On September 27, the Waretown Fire Department was dispatched to 500 North Main Street, the Tradewinds apartments, regarding a fi re alarm. County Radio Dispatch said there were reports of smoke and a possible fi re in the apartment. The incident was quickly upgraded to a “working fi re” and the Forked River Fire Department was brought in as well. The fi re was located on the fi rst floor in the three-story apartment building.

At the scene, Waretown Fire Department Engine 3601 stretched a line into the apartment for fi re suppression. Waretown Fire Department Engine 3631 was assigned to the fi re apartment to pull sheet rock and expose the void, while Forked River Ladder 6015 was assigned to the floor above to confi rm the occupants were all evacuated and Forked River Fire Department Engine 6031 stood by as a rapid intervention team. Oﬃcials said the fi re was extinguished quickly, with occupants allowed to reenter shortly later. The scene was turned over to the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Oﬃce and local police for investigation.

Southern Regional Middle School Begins New Tradition

MANAHAWKIN – A new tradition has arrived at SRMS! Looking for a unique way to share with incoming students and their families the enthusiasm of the staff and the many opportunities available at Southern Regional, teacher Ali Brown and her crew of eager helpers brought the Welcome Wagon to life. Families of incoming seventh graders attending orientation on August 24 were invited to register for a chance to win a visit from the first ever SRMS Welcome Wagon on August 30. The Welcome Wagon bus brought SRMS staff members and returning students to the homes of four lucky winners. Stafford, Waretown and LBI police departments gave a special escort and helped deliver goodie baskets filled with Southern

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Profane Political Flag Removed From Front Of Home By Stephanie Faughnan LAKEHURST - Tenants renting a house on the corner of Route 70 and Orchard Street voluntarily removed a profanity-laced political flag from their residence last week. According to Robert McGlyn, 44, his live-in girlfriend took down the flag after a visit from the local police department. “The chief and another oﬃcer came to the house and asked me to remove the flag,” said McGlyn. “They didn’t order me to take it down. My girlfriend just didn’t want any drama.” McGlyn said he purchased the flag from someone who set up a stand across the street from his Route 70 home. The banner bore the message “F**k Biden” and offered a similar directive to everyone who voted for the sitting president. Those traveling on Route 70 could easily see the flag displayed from the front of McGlyn’s residence. One of the issues that surfaced during McGlyn’s conversation with local authorities was the concern that schoolchildren walk past the flags on their way to Lakehurst Elementary School. A flag advocating for Trump in 2020 adorns the fence on the Orchard Street side of the home. “The main reason I bought the (Biden) flag was because of the dumb sh*t he did in Afghanistan,” said McGlyn. “The police were really gentlemen when they explained they got a couple of complaints about the flag.” “I’m not even sure schoolchildren did see

it,” McGlyn shared. “Words shouldn’t be offensive to anybody or their kids. I see it as an infringement of my rights.” McGlyn saw no issues with children using or seeing profanity. His ten-year-old daughter lives with him in the house where the flag flew for a short time. He would have no problem with her using the “F” word if she accidentally fell and shouted it out, for example. In a social media post, McGlyn reiterated his right to fly the flag and wanted to know who called the police to report him. He suggested that denying his right to do so was akin to living in a communist country. When asked for commentary on the issue, Lakehurst residents presented a variety of views. Some agreed with McGlyn’s position, while others found the flag inappropriate. “I do believe it is freedom of speech no matter where it is,” said Sean Carman. “..A display of profanity was fine, and his way of showing how feels about the puppet we have running this country into the ground and his sheep.” Decades ago, George Carlin did a comedic bit on what he said were “The Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” Not surprisingly, the “F” word made the list. While the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to regulate what happens on the air, their jurisdiction obviously stops there. A Roselle Park woman faced fines earlier this year when she refused to remove a sign similar to the one displayed on McGlyn’s

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Lakehurst resident Robert McGlyn stands in the front of his Rt 70 residence where he displayed the F**k Biden ﬂag. lawn. The small Union County borough had an obscenity ordinance in place. In late July, ACLU-NJ announced that a superior court judge dismissed the Roselle Park woman’s case. The civil liberties advocacy organization also issued a statement concerning their participation in the case. “The First Amendment exists specifically to make sure people can express strong opinions on political issues - or any other matter - without fear of punishment by the government,” stated ACLU-NJ Executive Director Amol Sinha. “Today’s decision confirms that our position was correct: Roselle Park had no grounds to issue fines for a political sign,

and the town’s use of its obscenity ordinance infringed upon fundamental rights protected by the First Amendment. It was an uncomplicated case.” Bobbi Johnson-Pratt has lived in Lakehurst since 1974. She worked as a school crossing guard at the intersection of Route 70 and Orchard Street for approximately four or five years. Johnson-Pratt said the sign was easily visible from a couple of directions and added an unnecessary distraction. “Some people who call themselves Republicans like to say they stand for family values,” Johnson-Pratt said. They’d be screaming (Political - See Page 15)

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Continued From Page 1 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 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

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Continued From Page 14 their heads off if someone displayed an ‘F’ Trump flag.” “There is freedom of speech, and then, there is your moral compass towards others,” continued Johnson-Pratt. “It’s a shame there are Republicans out there trying to do

The Southern Ocean Times, October 2, 2021, Page 15 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.”

the right thing and are being run over by their own party.” One of the issues is that what constitutes morality may well be in the ears or eyes of the beholder. Like McGlyn, not everyone seems to think children need to be sheltered from what some consider obscene speech. “Most kids are already cursing while out in public with their friends anyway,” posted

Matty St. Germain. “Most parents refuse to acknowledge it or believe their own precious angels are a part of it.” As far as Scott Neuman is concerned, the whole thing comes down to a lack of class. He provided his views on people who used the word to make a point. “You can say it, but you get the same mentality agreeing with you,” Neuman wrote.

“Loud and classless and clueless supporting a guy that lied to the voters (and still does to today with the big lie) 30,000 times in four years. At least Biden is trying and not living on the golf course.” Lakehurst Police Chief Matthew Kline did not respond to a request for comments on this matter. The Lakehurst governing body is all-Republican.

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

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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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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Issues:

Continued From Page 1 issues according to a presentation made at the Township Committee’s most recent meeting. Township Committee members approved acquisition of the software program earlier this year as a means of streamlining the municipality’s daily operations. The online system includes components that track and

perform asset management tasks, as well as update forms. “We started as a priority for year one with the Department of Public Works, Tax Assessing and the Citizen Reporting Tool,” said Kevin Zelinsky of Remington & Vernick Engineers. “We also have focused on Community Development and Planning and Zoning.” Christopher Gross, also of Remington & Vernick Engineers, manned the keyboard

during the demonstration of the new tool, which maps out the entire community. “The current client work was in a PDF or hardcopy format,” explained Gross. “We automated the process into a system called Cartegraph.” When the new program goes live to the public, anyone from the local community can sign on and use the system that allows for problem reports. Registration is not a requirement when it comes to documenting

issues. “Once that happens, the problem is then filtered into the Department of Public Works through Cartegraph,” Gross shared. “They become part of a work order system and can associate any resources or personnel to the issue.” The reporting tool contains a drop-down menu listing different types of categories, including if there is a dead animal on the street, trash or a pothole. Although reports can be made anonymously, residents also can supply contact information. Those who supply an email address will first receive a response to acknowledge the report. When the issue is resolved, the system sends out an email to advise the reporter. Citizens will also have the ability to see if a complaint has already been made on a particular issue. The hope is that this will avoid multiple reports on the same issue as they will show up on a map. “This all then goes to a second system known as Cartegraph, which is an asset management system,” said Gross. “It integrates any equipment that’s used that the township owns and quantifies them and logs them, while organizing them. It also contacts the proper people involved with the issues.” Gross explained that the system brings together every department potentially concerned with a project, including zoning, construction, water and the Department of Public Works. During his demonstration, Gross showed sample Letters of No Interest (LONI) that start off in the Construction Department. There are form checklists as far as open construction permits and open violations, as well as fire certificates. “All the checks have to be made before the final approval is authorized,” said Gross. “It’s only then that the LONI can be closed.” Committeman Ken Baulderstone explained that LONIs must be issued by the township for anyone looking to transfer or sell property. “The system is very user friendly and interactive,” stressed Zelinsky. “It’s very intuitive to make change. A lot of the departments are already telling me that they find it great that it’s customizable.” The citizen problem reporter runs off the township’s ArcGis online site and should go live in either the first or second week of October.

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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. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16)

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CARES Act Can Fund Rent Payments

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A county representative came to the most recent meeting of the Tow nship Com mit tee to infor m the public that CARES Act funding can be used to pay back rent under some circumstances. Civil Division Manager for the Ocean Cou nt y vicinage of the New Jersey

Su p r e m e C ou r t St e ph a n ie Hu d s o n discussed the CARES Act emergency rental assistance program with the governing body and the public. She said the program allows for $26,610 in back rent and three months going forward. “That money goes directly to the landlord and the application is digital,” Hudson said. She noted a representative

of the program is available to speak with at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. “You can also contact our department at 732- 504-7000 ext. 3460 or stop by 118 Washington Street in Toms River and we can give you all the information that you need,” she added.

Township Clerk and Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh asked if this was a joint application between a landlord and tenant. “Yes, but if there is no cooperation between the two, the program would try to get that money. As of right now there is no deadline for applications,” Hudson added.

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FUN & GAMES

SUDOKU

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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

24 Came to 26 Applies carelessly 28 Puerile retort 30 Artful dodge 31 Prof.’s aides 33 Fielder’s strong throw 35 PC brain 36 SoCal ball club, on scoreboards 37 Short report 38 Turtle shell, e.g. 41 Letter closer 42 Curry and Antetokounmpo, recently 45 Sear and simmer 47 Vex 48 Cool 50 Resell to desperate fans, maybe 52 Fine partner 53 Shortening, maybe 54 French cabbage 55 Hide 56 Roman numeral? 59 Garage service 61 ABA member

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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 &

October Events At The Barnegat Library

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Library has announced the following events for the month of October. Mondays Movies: 1 p.m. on October 4, 11 and 18. Drop in. Please call for movie information. Book Café: October 5, 7 p.m. Come share your new favorite read, and hear from fellow book lovers. New members welcome.

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Teen Anime Club: October 6, 7 p.m. Enjoy all things manga and anime. Drop in, ages 12 to 18. Teen Drop-in Gaming: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. All types of games. From Video to Board. Ages 12 to 18. Octopus Day: October 6 at 7 p.m. Celebrate this intelligent ocean creature by making a replica and getting ready for October 8. Ages 12 to 18. EWE Knit and Crochet: 1 p.m., October 9, 14, 23, 28. Drop in with your own supplies. Friends of the Library Meeting: October 12, 12:30 p.m. Come join the friends and support the Barnegat branch. Teen Advisory Board (TAB): October 13, 7 p.m. Grades 7 through 12. Poetry Writers Group: October 20, 7 p.m. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers. Family Movie Night: October 21, 6 p.m. The Book of Life (PG) 95 min. Drop in. Adult Writers Group: October 27, 7 p.m. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers. Drop in. Call 609-698-3331 or go online at theoceancountylibrary.org to register for all programs that read REG, and for movie information.

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OUR GARDEN IS FULL OF BEAUTIFUL MUMS, ORNAMENTAL KALE & CABBAGE & WINTER PANSIES! –Photo by Michelle Brooks 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.

Barnegat First Aid Squad Seeking New Members

BARNEGAT – “We can only be as good as the people who join our team to make our mission possible,” the Barnegat First Aid Squad stated. The Barnegat First Aid Squad is currently seeking new members. EMTs are needed and drivers willing to become EMTs. Contact the Barnegat First Aid Squad for f ur ther infor mation so they can continue to provide their free volunteer service to the community. Uniforms

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore 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/

Lacey Brings Back Undeadly Trail

By Bob Vosseller LACEY– The Lacey Recreation Department is bringing back “The Undeadly Trail” this fall. This year the “Undeadly Trail” will be taking place at Hebrew Park on October 15, 16, 22, 23 and will be a walkthru trail event. The event proved popular last October during the pandemic as a safe means of

enjoying some Halloween fun for the entire family. Event organizers are looking for people who are interested in acting, doing special effects make up, as well as helping to set up and break down the event. Those who have questions regarding “The Undeadly Trail” should call the Lacey Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203

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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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