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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) Nick Debenedetto, 12, joins his mother Silvania and father Nick Debenedetto Sr. at his lemonade stand at Lacey Day. A banner proclaiming Lacey Day on the 150th anniversary of the township is seen above the entry point to Gille Park. (Right) Troop 61 Scout Sean Boyd, 11, gets dunked for a good cause. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – It wasn’t just any Lacey Day but a Lacey Day held on the 150 th anniversary year of the township
which made it just a bit more special. Beautiful weather made the event picture perfect and allowed for a myriad of township
Women’s March Rallies For Reproductive Rights
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Nearly 200 people flooded Huddy Park as part of the nationwide Women’s March to stand up for abortion access. The mixed crowd of men, women, and children lined the curb of the park’s entrance on East Water Street while numerous passing motorists blared their horns in support. Lynda Fote, president of the Ocean
County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), addressed the gathering and stated that she takes the attack on women’s reproductive rights quite personally. She graduated from high school in 1964 and college in 1968. “I spent my adolescence and my young adulthood when birth control was not easily available, particularly (March - See Page 8)
organizations such as its fi re companies, fi rst aid squads and others to showcase their services. It also gave them a chance to re-
cruit more members. For one young man, Nick D eb e ne det t o, Lacey Day was one more opportunity to (Day - See Page 4)
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Marijuana Ballot Question Lights Up Controversy
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – While voters in the township overwhelmingly approved the legalization of marijuana in a state ballot question last year, echoing the majority of voters in New Jersey, the issue of whether it should be sold and cultivated locally remains an issue of debate. Earlier this year, Township officials approved an ordinance that bans the sale and cultivation of cannabis in the community. That measure needed to be taken by August 22. The State Legislature issued a deadline to municipalities to allow, ban or restrict marijuana sales and cultivation in their communities. Township Committeemen Mark Dykoff and Timothy McDonald proposed a referendum question on the local ballot in November asking residents what their opinion was on the issue. Both officials are seeking re-election in this year’s election. During recent meetings Mayor Peter Curatolo reminded residents that November’s general election features a referendum question on the ballot. “The question on the November ballot is to have recreational marijuana being sold and cultivated in our town. I reason that this is not a good idea,” he said. The mayor added his reasoning for opposition was that it could lead to, “self-medication, minors using it, overwhelming police response, and possible damage to property values for commercial and residential. This (Marijuana - See Page 8)
Hope Sheds Light Walk Returns For 8th Annual Event
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Sporting their bright yellow shirts, several hundred participants of this year’s Hope Sheds Light Walk take to the Seaside Heights boardwalk.
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – After a year’s absence, walkers donning bright, uplifting yellow shirts returned to the borough boardwalk for the 8th Annual Celebration of Hope Walk. The annual two-mile (Hope- See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 do something special for the community. Nick’s Lemonade stand provided fresh squeezed lemonade with some additional special flavors like blueberry and peach. His mother, Silvania Debenedetto said, “my son loves doing fundraisers for the community and it was his idea starting in 2020. He donated money to the volunteers at the firehouses. This is our first-time doing Lacey Day.” “We usually do the lemonade stand for the local firehouse. So far it has been very successful. It is all homemade and fresh and all the money today will be donated to Popcorn Park Zoo,” she said. Silvania’s
daughter Jennifer Marqus, came later in the day bringing home baked cookies for purchase at the stand. Nick, 13, had prior fundraising efforts recognized in May by Mayor Peter Curatolo and the Township Committee when he raised funds for the Lanoka Harbor Fire Department and Lanoka Harbor EMS. Nick also supported the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department and Lacey Police Department. “They came to his stand to say thank you but we ran out of lemonade when they came,” his mother said with a chuckle. “My heart was broken because it was a rainy day and we didn’t think anyone was going to come and everyone showed up. Today we have enough.” Nick said that most organizations send out
a letter in the mail asking for donations “and I remembered I had a lemonade stand so I thought let’s do a lemonade stand and give all the money to them.” Over at the Lacey Food Bank table, materials were being given out to promote food drives and gain some new volunteers. The Food Bank based in the Forked River section of the township operates six days a week and assists 150 families according to Stores Master Dick Sansone. “We’re still doing the drive-thru. Instead of them coming into the building for the food we have them drive through in their cars,” said Lacey Food Bank Co-Chairman Harold Peters. Sansone praised the efforts of fellow volunteer Joanne Kurz. “What she has done there is amazing. She reorganized it and put the woman’s touch on the place. She has these racks on wheels and we just roll them out and we say ‘do you want this? Do you want that?’ and they don’t leave their car.” It didn’t take 11-year-old Scout Troop 61 member Sean Boyd long to get dripping wet during his stint in the troop’s dunk tank. He didn’t mind the drenching. “I knew it was going to happen,” the scout said as he spotted a fast pitcher approach the attraction. Mayor Curatolo couldn’t have been more pleased by the fun atmosphere of the day. “This reminds you why Lacey is such a great place to live, work and enjoy recre-
ation. We have every age group. We have every demographic. The grass is greener than ever and the sky is bluer than you can imagine and we will have a wonderful day today.” “Our Historic Society has some apple pie tasting and we also have a professional wrestling demonstration so we have very broad participation including a classical pianist - a prodigy from our town. It is going to be a great day,” the mayor added. Recreation Department Director Jim Wioland said, “we’re just glad to get together with friends and family that we haven’t seen in a while. We’ve had some events this spring and summer but this is our first big event back in the last 18 months. We are just glad to see so many people come out and be a part of it.” “We have live music and we added food trucks this year to provide a different experience for people. There is a lot of things for kids to do. We have a couple things left for the Lacey 150 as we welcome our fall season,” Wioland added. He noted that in November “we have a town wide Thanksgiving celebration and we’ll be setting up little parties in each of our parks so people can come and bring some food on November 13 and we’ll have fun games for families to play together. It offers a chance to reconnect with neighbors and celebrate all the things we are grateful for.”
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Continued From Page 1 walk on the Seaside Heights boardwalk is a fundraising effort to benefit HOPE Sheds Light, a non-profit agency that helps those with addiction and also aids their families. The walk showcased resources for family members and friends impacted by substance use disorder, and included several speakers who shared their story of addiction and regaining their hope to live. A Tree of HOPE was also present along with various vendors, a raffle and banners featuring the faces and names of those who have passed and had struggled with addiction. Last year’s fundraiser went virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic but this year’s walk, much like the one in 2019, experienced sunny skies and mild temperatures making for a perfect walk day. One of the speakers who shared his personal story was Todd. His last name was kept private. He spoke prior to the walk about seeing a professional counselor. He asked if he were bi-polar and was told, “you’re not bi-polar you are an alcoholic.” “I said ‘no’ and she said ‘yeah’ so to prove her wrong I cut down on my drinking but I increased my marijuana smoking. Let me tell you something, if you replace drinking with marijuana that’s like going to McDonald’s and ordering a Big Mac with large fries and having a diet Coke. It didn’t work,” Todd said. He added, “she was right. I was wrong. I’m Todd and I’m an alcoholic. For most of my adult life I was a funeral director which required me to work weekends. I would go to bars by myself
The Southern Ocean Times, October 9, 2021, Page 5 because I had to get my party time in. I felt my day off was wasted if I didn’t get wasted.” It was his dog Karma that led him to want to change his life and to recognize that he needed help. “I loved this dog more than myself. Never having kids, she was my hairy mute little daughter. A few years later I moved to Toms River to be closer to my mother and start a new life. I was drinking every day with physical and mental consequences. At this point my dog is my only source of happiness. “Then one day I found out my dog had cancer. All I did was cry, hold her and drink. A few nights later I was in my kitchen drunk looking at my countertop completely littered with empty beer bottles and I thought, you just found out your dog has cancer and this is how your living? “That moment was my personal rock bottom. The only way my girl could get the best personal care that she deserved is that I had to be at 100%. Six days later I quit drinking, I joined AA and Hope Sheds Light. That first day sober I was enraged at alcohol. It was like an old friend who had betrayed and hurt me because that was exactly what it was,” he said. “I had to give my girl back to God but because all the work I put into my recovery, I was able to say goodbye with a healthy mind. That day, I had the serenity to accept what I could not change. I accepted that my greatest hardship of losing my dog led a pathway to my greatest peace, sobriety. I quit drinking for my dog but I stayed sober for me.” More than 2,000 people walked during the event, according to HSL Recovery Center Manager Heather Price. Donations can still be made to HOPE Sheds Light by visiting their website at hsl.charityweb.net/hopeshedslight/walk/
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EDITORIAL Signs Of The Times It’s that time of year again. As summer gives way to autumn, we start to see some familiar signs and I mean that literally. In September, you’ll see the white and blue signs featuring a dancer for the annual Greek Festival hosted by St. Barbara’s Church in Toms River which is a popular fall event. On the other end of the county, you’ll see signs promoting the yearly Lakewood Renaissance Faire. That is another popular September event that draws a crowd and provides great family fun for those in Ocean County and beyond. We are coming on the time for other signage, as candidates for council, mayor, school board, and state and county offices will soon start to pop up all over the public roadways. Some of the same signs are lined up along a particular patch of land and I often wonder if that is just a waste of signs. Will eight signs with the same message really convince me to vote for that candidate more than simply the first one I see? You can only vote once. Most of the signs are decked out in varying shades of red, white and blue but you do get the occasional green, purple and yellow signs that stand out a bit more. Last year’s presidential race was a free for all with banners, flags, bumper stickers and signs showing up on homes, front lawns, vacant lots and let’s not forget the rallies that happened on the roads, sea and boardwalks. This year is a gubernatorial race but I’m not sure if it will bring as much excitement. Signs are one thing, and most usually vanish within a few weeks from Election Day but it is also the season to start seeing political bumper stickers as well. Driving around Ocean and Monmouth counties it isn’t too surprising to spot a vehicle with an Obama for President sticker, Trump 2020 or even Trump 2024. I’ve always wondered why a piece of plastic stuck to the back end of my car would persuade someone to vote for a candidate? It seems to date the car – the older the sticker, the older the car. And the usefulness of the sticker is limited to just a few weeks. At least with signs, you can take them down. But when it comes to bumper stickers, they are stuck on for the long run. I’d rather have bumper stickers that have something amusing on them instead – those don’t get old as quickly. If they can cover a scratch on the bumper so much the better. As to flags I think those that featured expletives cross a line of free speech and says more about the flag bearer than the candidate who it criticizes. It is truly American to express your views, even to express them loudly, but is a flag that curses out a political figure truly needed on one’s front lawn? It’s been said that we live in politically polarized times where expression comes with emotion and not always with facts or research. It’s bad enough that this is commonplace in social media, can we at least keep such crude expressions off our front porch? Bob Vosseller Assistant News Editor
Blame Mask Mandates On People Who Don’t Take Virus Seriously One thing we love to do is assign blame, don’t we? If there’s a problem, we’re sure to find a scapegoat. That way, we feel like we’re fighting something. The war on drugs. The war on poverty. We like to fight, and we always need a villain to fight. But the people on TV have us fighting among ourselves. I’ve seen a lot of people misplacing blame. They blame teachers for having the audacity of not wanting to get sick or getting their students sick. They blame the governor for imposing mask mandates in schools. But what they haven’t blamed is the people who let the virus get out of control. We’re almost at 700,000 deaths now. We couldn’t have stopped all those deaths. That’s unrealistic. But we could have stopped some of them. Even if you could stop one person from dying by wearing a mask, isn’t that enough? Isn’t it a small sacrifice to know that you are keeping the people around you safe? We could have listened to doctors, but instead we listened to “news people” on TV. We could have worn masks, but instead we decided that pretending to act tough was more important than being kind. “It takes a village” is a stupid (expletive deleted) saying, but it’s sort of true. We’re all in this together.
But there are people who would rather make us fight each other than fight the virus. If people did what they were supposed to do – quarantine when sick, wear masks, and all that – we would be back in business again. Kids would be back in school without masks. But instead, we all have to suffer because of a small group of entitled people who are too selfish to change their habits for the good of the rest of us. Those are the people who deserve the blame in all of this. There are other countries that took this more seriously. They are going to concerts and the kids are going to school – all without masks, because they worked together and ended this. We could have returned to normalcy already if it wasn’t for people not taking this seriously enough. Terry Andrew Toms River
Matthew Schlosser Is Right For Lavallette
As a Lavallette resident, I am happy to be in such a wonderful community. Lavallette has wonderful, clean beachfronts that are enjoyed by families every year. The Police Department does a nice job in protecting the town all year long. Lavallette Elementary School is one of the best schools to send a child in Ocean County. However, like every other community in Ocean County and New Jersey,
Lavallette has challenges to face in the long-term. Taxes and spending are always a concern, particularly in uncertain economic times as labor, service, and benefits costs are rising across the board. Lavallette is not immune to the f looding issues that have become more commonplace with moderate and heavier rain storms being more frequent. I am voting for Matthew Schlosser for Lavallette Council because I feel he is the right voice, not only to maintain the quality of life Lavallette residents have come to expect, but to successfully help Lavallette meet the challenges I mentioned earlier. Schlosser is the only candidate in the race to actually discuss the challenges so the younger generation can enjoy the Lavallette that has been there for generations prior. This is a symbol of the vision and leadership that makes Matthew Schlosser the right addition to the Lavallette Council. If you are a Lavallette resident, I urge you to cast your ballot this November for independent candidate Matthew Schlosser for Lavallette Council. Pamela Burns Lavallette
Filibuster Stands In The Way Of Progress In 2006, 192 House Republicans voted to renew the Voting Rights Act. Now, we can’t get a single Republican senator to come out and unequivocally support protecting the freedom to vote
for the American people. That tells you everything you need to know about our hopes for passing voting rights legislation without abolishing the filibuster. It’s time for President Biden to recognize this reality and use the power of his office to demand the Senate abolish the filibuster. Supporting voting rights legislation alone is simply not enough. Please, President Biden, we need a strategy. Put the freedom to vote of the American people ahead of any reservations you have about abolishing the filibuster. The stakes are too high to lack your leadership. Sheri Abramson Freehold
Murphy Should Follow Cuomo – Out The Door Throughout this whole pandemic, (Governor Phil) Mur phy did ever ything his “big brother” Andrew Cuomo did. It was like the Brady Bunch, and New Jersey was Jan always following “Marcia Marcia Marcia.” Murphy didn’t care if it was good for New Jersey or not. He just wanted to be one of the cool kids. So he borrowed New York’s playbook even if it didn’t really work for us. Murphy has followed everything Cuomo has done, and he should keep following him right out the door. Just skip the sexual harassment and go. Phil Sipowicz Jackson
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Continued From Page 1 if you were young, single, and broke,” shared Fote. “What Roe v. Wade said to us was even if you never contemplate having an abortion, you have the right to control your own body.” Fote said the court ruling gave women of her generation a new lease on life in showing them respect and providing them with options. However, Fote emphasized that recent changes to abortion laws in Texas and Mississippi suggest the need to look for legislative solutions from elected officials rather than appointed ones. “Two weeks ago, the United States Congress passed the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021,” Fote said. “It now goes to the Senate, where the chances of its passing are somewhere between slim and absolutely none.” New Jersey legislators introduced the “Reproductive Freedom Act” a year ago, which Fote believed would make the state the bellwether for the rest of the country. “It will guarantee every woman access to birth control, access to prenatal care, and if she needs it, access to an abortion,” summarized Fote. “And what insurance you have, and how much money you have, will not put a roadblock in the way.”
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Continued From Page 1 reasoning is based in fact and supported unanimously by our chief of police, school superintendent and school board. You can vote ‘no’ if you don’t want it grown, cultivated or sold here.” He had explained that residents can buy recreational marijuana legally in other towns. South Toms River and Lakehurst have allowed it. “This has no impact on medical marijua-
According to Fote, neither State Senate President Steve Sweeney nor Assembly President Craig Coughlin has pushed the bills forward to the Health Committee. She accused both Democrat leaders of getting a free ride as far as securing votes. “They say they will protect women’s rights because as long as Roe was in action, and the New Jersey courts were supportive, they didn’t have to say the word ‘abortion,’” Fote said. “Those days are gone, and it’s time for them to step up and do their job.” Women of all ages joined the Saturday afternoon protest, many accompanied by their daughters, sons, and husbands. The protesters carried signs with a variety of messages, ranging from coat hanger graphics to calling for men to have vasectomies. Kyle Seiberd, 32, who teaches science in the Toms River school district, was at the demonstration with his mother, Karen Mark. The two wore shirts that read “Girls Just Wanna Do Science” and stressed the importance of women’s rights in general. Mark, 52, said she moved from the Midwest, where she found women’s rights and their voices remained suppressed. She expressed her gratitude that things seemed different on the east coast, a sentiment her son did not want to see jeopardized. “I would hate to see a trend where wom-
en continue to flow backward rather than forward,” said Seiberd. “I would hope that we would give women and girls like my students more opportunities rather than less opportunities – whether it is professionally or whether it is with their bodies.” At least two sets of moms attended the rally with young school-aged daughters. Lily Graham, 12, from Forked River, accompanied her stepmother Monique Graham and shared her views. “I think women should have their own choices,” Lily said. “It should be about their bodies and everything they do for themselves.” Ten-year-old Emma Arancibia of Beachwood attended the rally with her mother, Kate. Emma held a sign that read “So Bad Even Introverts are Here,” which didn’t stop her from expressing her feelings. Saying that she learned about reproductive rights at home, Emma found flaws with the concept of interfering with them. Kate added to her daughter’s comments by referring to abortion access was an important part of healthcare. “Banning it (abortion) would fi rst hurt rape victims,” Emma shared. “There are also people who are not financially ready for it (to carry out a pregnancy).” Larry and Patty Bernson, a couple from
Long Beach Island, came to the rally together to show their solidarity for women’s reproductive rights. Larry attended women’s rights marches with his mother before he even met his wife. “We can’t go back,” said Patty. “I’m of an age when I remember how things used to be. A woman needs to be able to make her own choices.” “I think what happened in Texas will probably happen elsewhere before New Jersey,” Patty continued. “But I think everybody’s at risk.” Among the other speakers at the Saturday event was Emma Mammano, Democrat candidate for State Senate in New Jersey’s Legislative District 10. She has received an endorsement from an organization that identifies with the hashtag #VoteProChoice. Kathryn Morbit spoke on behalf of a group that calls itself New Jersey Indivisible for the Third Congressional District, which continues to support Congressman Andy Kim. Other Democrat candidates also attended the rally. Although no counter-protesters appeared at the Toms River Women’s March, a young woman walked through the crowd and shouted out to them. “Stuck in the matrix,” screamed the woman, as she raced away. “Murder’s not legal.”
na,” the mayor noted. Lacey Township approved an ordinance permitting marijuana distribution for medical marijuana in 2019. During prior committee meetings Police Chief Michael DiBella, members of the Board of Education, Municipal Alliance Director Heather Scanlon and many residents spoke against the idea of permitting marijuana sales/cultivation in the township. The Board of Education passed a resolution supporting the ordinance that banned marijuana businesses in Lacey. Several residents and some non-residents came forward in support of allowing such
businesses to operate in the township. Dykoff and McDonald said they wanted to see more input from the public on the issue as the state vote represented the opinion of many Lacey voters. Lacey resident Regina Discenza, who also serves as a member of the Township school board, has been bringing her copy of the book “Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know” written by Kevin A. Sabet to Lacey Committee meetings. She’s also brought the book to other municipal meetings urging public officials to read it as it examines the more highly potent strain of marijuana currently being sold recreationally. Discenza said this should be considered as the backdrop to any effort to bring a
marijuana industry to Lacey or any other community. “It has some real-life stories of things that happened to real people. This new marijuana is just too potent. It will mess with the brain and no matter how much money you make off of marijuana (from a tax on it) for every dollar generated off of it from tax revenue it is estimated that $10 in social benefits is lost in health-related coverage, car crashes, hospitalizations, work place productivity, criminal justice costs and more.” She said the book goes on to say ballot initiatives around the country have sold marijuana on the promise that it will generate billions of dollars in state and local income to be reinvested in communities and none of that has materialized.
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Although cataracts are considered an age-related condition, usually affecting people over 60, there is a small percentage of people under age 40 that develop premature or early onset cataracts. Cataracts occur when the protein in the eye clumps together, making the lens opaque and reducing the amount of light that can enter the eye. This can occur in younger people with certain conditions such as diabetes and as a reaction to certain medications, radiation exposure, smoking, obesity, and excessive UV ray exposure. Cataracts can also occur after a traumatic eye injury, including penetration or blunt force. In the case of a cataract caused by injury, surgical removal is usually easier than cataracts caused by age or illness. While cataracts are not painful, they do cause many symptoms such as blurry vision, fewer details, glare while driving or reading, dull colors, changes in your eyewear prescription and double vision in one eye. New advances and techniques have made cataract surgery one of the most successful and life-improving surgical procedures performed. Please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES today at 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment.
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–Photo courtesy Forked River Fire Department FORKED RIVER – On September 21, the members of the Forked River Fire Department passed a hat around at their monthly meeting and collected their annual donation to the Ocean of Love Charity. This is something they have done for many years
in honor of Evan Newman. This year they collected $1,200 and donated in honor of Evan Newman and Brody Peak the grandson of their member Ed Peak. Thank you, Ocean of Love for being there for these families when they need it.
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–Photo courtesy Stafford Recreation STAFFORD – On September 24, volunteers from the Mill Creek Community Garden met for an end of season celebration lunch at the Bay Avenue Community Center. The garden had a very successful summer and raised money by selling the produce they grew each Wednesday and Saturday at the garden at Mill Creek Park, 1199 Mill Creek Road in the Beach Haven West section of town. All funds raised go directly back into the garden and into the people of the community. This dedicated crew made a very generous donation to the Little Free Food Pantries in Stafford Township that help feed those
in need or experiencing hardships or food insecurities. These pantries are located at the Bay Avenue Community Center, Beach Avenue Park, Heritage Park and at the Ocean Acres Fire and EMS substations on Nautilus Drive. The garden closed on October 2 but they thank this group of selfless volunteers for their hard work that makes Stafford Township such a wonderful place to live. Be sure to check back in the spring if you would like to volunteer at the garden. For more information on any of the three community gardens within the town, visit staffordnj.gov/485/Community-Gardens.
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FORKED RIVER – CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties is hosting a Psychic Night Dinner on October 20 at the Captain’s Inn, 304 E. Lacey Rd, Forked River. The $60 ticket includes a delicious glove service buffet dinner & private reading. Cash Bar available. 50/50 raffles and a great mini gift auction round out the evening. Choose which seating you prefer: Option
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Students Commended For National Merit Scholarship Program
MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional High School principal, Mr. Joseph Medica announced that Grace Ditmar, Joseph Fabian, and Andie Purks have been named Commended Students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, were presented to these scholastically talented seniors. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2022 competition for Nation Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed
among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource: recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
14th Annual Fall Harvest & Wine Festival
STAFFORD – As summer is winding down, there is so much to look forward to as the crisp autumn air settles into Stafford. Get ready for the 14th Annual Fall Harvest & Wine Festival in the heart of downtown Manahawkin on October 9 and 10 from 12 to 5 p.m. After a year off they are back, bigger and better than ever. This year we will be spanning two parks. Manahawkin Lake Park will host the Fall Harvest Festival and the wine festival will take place on the grounds of historic Heritage Park with the Old Stone
Store and Manahawkin Train Station museums open both days! Each site will feature entertainment, food and vendors. The weekend is packed with adventure and features such favorites as the Halloween parade, hayrides, scarecrow making, pumpkin patch, the famous jalapeno eating contest, classic car show, crafters, food trucks and live entertainment! For details on some fantastic fall fun and to get your tickets to the wine festival before they sell out, visit staffordnj.gov/410/ Fall-Harvest-Wine-Festival.
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MANAHAWKIN – There are still a few spaces open in the Preschool Program. The Preschool Program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is for children who are three years old by October 1 and toilet trained. Children enrolled in the program get a robust curric-
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ford Township Police. Every month, ABLE holds “Train-TheTrainer” events. Over the coming months, all of the department’s officers will receive eight hours of active bystandership education “designed not only to prevent harm, but also to change the culture of policing.” The project is evidence-based and field-tested to prevent misconduct, reduce mistakes, and promote health and wellness. It is guided by a Board of Advisors comprised of civil rights, social justice, and law enforcement leaders, including Commissioner Michael Harrison of the Baltimore Police Department; Commissioner Danielle Outlaw of the Philadelphia Police Department; Dr. Ervin Staub, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the founder of the Psychology of Peace and Justice Program; and other police leaders, rank and file officers, and social justice leaders.
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STAFFORD – Calling all photogs, collectors and anyone with lots of photos in their phones or an old album in the attic with pictures from around town! The time has come again to begin selecting photos for the 2022 Stafford Township Municipal Calendar. They can be old or new, amateur or professional, people, places or things. The only rule is they have to be in Stafford Township, of
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First Statewide Caregiver & Volunteer Conference
MANAHAWKIN – Sponsored by Interfaith Health and Support Services (IHSS), the first statewide Caregiver & Volunteer Conference will be held on October 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ. The event will include a continental breakfast and lunch in addition to a Keynote Speaker and two Breakout Workshops beginning at 10 a.m. Registrants may choose when registering among four different presentations in each time slot: the 10 a.m. workshop and the 11 a.m. workshop. Cathy S. Sikorski, Esq., is the Keynote Speaker. An attorney specializing in elder law, Cathy is devoted to promoting financial and legal preparation in the aging crisis and has been featured on the Huffington Post, AARP and is a Shesourse for the Women’s Media Center in Washington, DC. Author of two books, Showering with Nana and Who Moved My Teeth, Cathy has been a significant caregiver to eight different family members. Her humorous and inspirational presentation is entitled Confessions of a Serial Caregiver. The workshops to follow Cathy’s presentation are: • Must Have Legal Documents and What to do if it’s Too Late presented by Jaime Henbest, Esq. • Medicare Subject Matter Expert presented by Mark Gerhauser • Financial Crime—Don’t Be A Victim presented by Officer Marisa Lawrence, Community Police Officer • How to Access Caregiver Relief presented by Jane Walling, RN • Medical Screening: Blood Pressure, Pulse, BMI, Total Cholesterol, Total Glucose & Stroke Risk presented by Ryan HillHusosky of Hackensack-Meridian Registration in advance is required and may be accomplished by mail, phone 609-9783839 or website @ interfaithsoc.org. The cost for the entire Conference is $30 in advance as well so that meals and room sizes may be set up. The registration deadline is October
Two Arrested For Breaking Into Homes
By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – Two people were arrested for breaking into homes in the Crosswinds condominium complex. Police charged Daniel Hill, 35, of Toms River and Shanel Romanowski, 37, of Forked River with criminal trespass for entering homes on September 18. Warrants had been issued for them on September 23 and they were arrested on September 28. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
18 with no refunds after that date. This first Statewide Caregiver & Volunteer Conference is the brainchild of IHSS Director Kathi Cheeseman and her Board of Directors representing 23 different faith organizations in Southern Ocean County. “I am so excited to provide this unique experience to our caregivers and volunteers to assist in giving them the tools to make their jobs easier and more fulfilling.” said Kathi. IHSS provides services to the elderly and homebound in the form of driving to doctor appointments, food shopping, reassurance phone calls, respite care for caregivers, medical device loans, hook ups with the Ocean County Library and Southern Ocean County Senior Services and more. For information and registration, call 609-978-3283.
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Southern Regional Theatre Company Presents “Clue”
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Theatre Company presents Clue on October 14 at 7 p.m., October 15 at 7 p.m. and October 16 at 2 p.m. at the at Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center at Southern Regional High School. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and available for purchase at srsdtheater.com or at the door before each performance beginning at 6 p.m. Synopsis: The classic board game is brought to life in Clue: On Stage! Six guests are invited to a dinner party thrown by an
anonymous host. They are given aliases Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and Miss Scarlet. Though discouraged from revealing personal information, it is soon discovered that all of them have fallen victim to the same blackmailer, their very host of the evening. Each is presented with a weapon and an option: pay their extortionist double, or kill the innocent butler. What follows is a madcap, slapstick evening full of murder, mystery, and laughs as they seek to puzzle out the culprit amongst criminals.
Southern Regional Girls Tennis Team Places 3rd
MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Regional Girls Tennis team on placing 3rd at the 2021 Ocean County Tournament. For the Rams: • Gabby Bates- 1st singles- 5th • Ella Brown- 2nd singles- 3rd • Melissa Kolkhorst- 3rd singles - 2nd
• Andie Purks and Julie Simms -1st doubles3rd; Gabby Tapia and Maggie Arellano - 2nd doubles- 3rd • Olivia Mrazek and Gianna Rosen 3rd doubles - 1st. Congratulations players, coaches, parents and alumni. Best of Luck the rest of the season.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
How To Freeze Herbs And Veggies And Why You Should By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Food shortages are continuing as grocery stores face supply chain issues and fewer deliveries. I highly recommend that you learn to freeze some things for the winter season. It’s also a good idea if you live in snowy areas and don’t feel like driving out in a blizzard to get one lemon! Here’s how you do it: Parsley. Parsley is known as a blood cleanser, and diuretic. Take a bunch and cut off the stems, and wash them well. Spread them out on a clean towel and dry them the best you can. Try to get as much water off as possible. You can chop them nicely if you want to, but this is optional. Once dry, put them in a little storage bag and seal tightly getting out as much air as you can. Kale. Kale contains many anti-cancer compounds and antioxidants. Take a kale bunch and cut it into pieces then wash it very well. Drain it and pat it dry with paper towels. Lay the pieces out on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Freeze that for an hour, or even overnight then take it out and you’ll have individual pieces of kale. Store those in a big storage bag. If you don’t do it this way, you’ll wind up with one big green glob that’s hard to work with! Carrots. I cut off the green tops and the very ends of the carrots, then peel them. Rinse them and chop into slices. Blanch the carrots for 3minutes in hot water, and cold water. Lay the slices out on a cookie sheet lined with wax
paper. Dry them off completely. Freeze the whole tray for a few hours and then transfer to freezer bags. Carrots contain beta carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body, and you need A for good eyesight, beautiful skin and a strong immune system. Rosemary and Thyme. Every rice dish and soup I make contains rosemary and thyme. The compounds in both rosemary and thyme exert strong antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory actions on the body. Rinse them and then remove the leaves off the sprigs and put a tablespoon of herb into each cube of an ice cube tray. Then pour some good olive oil over each “cube” and freeze the whole tray. This does not impact the quality of your oil, don’t worry. When ready to use it, just put a cube into your soup and cook with it. Lemons. I use lemon juice in my marinades, smoothies and teas. Honestly, I never want to be without lemons! Wash the lemons well and slice them or cut into wedges. Dry them and put into your labeled storage bag and freeze. You can freeze zested lemon rind too, store it in a small glass container. To maintain freshness, make sure your fruits, vegetables and spices are as dry as possible and use a straw to siphon out all air in the bag as you seal it. If you’re interested in freezing more fruits and veggies, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website suzycohen.com.
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. During the process of purchasing a home, many buyers are concerned with the bottom line and look for ways to cut costs. One of the fi rst items they may choose to forego to save money is to opt out of ordering a survey. This article is intended to provide information which will assist the purchaser in making a well informed decision whether to obtain or forego a survey. Many purchasers are not aware of all the various important components that a survey can disclose. A survey is not just a simple drawing showing boundary lines and location of the dwelling, but it also delineates right of ways, easements, encroachments, and/or gaps between property lines. The survey can also confirm the location of a water way, an existing improvement and determine whether all the structures on the property you are looking to purchase are within the property boundary lines such as sheds, pools, retaining walls and fences. Perhaps the most important pieces of information a survey will provide are the property’s zoning classification, dimension and size, which will allow you to determine if the property conforms to the local lot size requirements. Once the survey is obtained your attorney will forward it to the title company, who will also research the information contained therein. If the survey accurately shows that there are no property line encroachments then the title company will not require any exceptions in its policy, which will allow the title company to provide coverage and defend against any-
one who, in the future, challenges the accuracy of the property lines. If you do not have an accurate and current survey prior to closing then any disputes, whether it is with the seller, a neighbor or a governmental agency, as to the location of a fence, shed, or any larger structure such as a pool, deck or an addition will become yours to resolve. These disputes can be costly and you possibly may be precluded from seeking recourse from the previous owner. The basic survey cost is around $650800 and of course the cost may be more if the property is very large or has irregular shape. If you chose to have metal stakes installed at the corners then that may increase the cost of the survey. These markers are important for those homeowners who, after making the purchase, want to install a fence, pool, shed, or an addition to the dwelling. The purchase of a home or lot may be overwhelming but the attorneys at R.C. Shea and Associates can assist you through that process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full-service law fi rm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-5051212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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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 headquarters in Massachusetts 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.
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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)
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Daughter Of One Victim Charged In Surf City Murders
By Alyssa Riccardi SURF CITY – A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with two counts of Murder in connection to the suspicious deaths of two people in a Surf City home. On October 3, officers from the Surf City Police Department were conducting a welfare check on residents who lived on North 7th Street. Inside, police discovered the bodies of
John Enders, 87, of Surf City, and Francoise Pitoy, 75, of Manchester. After the Ocean County Medical Examiner performed a post-mortem examination of Enders on October 4, the cause of death was found to be multiple stab wounds with severance of the right carotid artery and blunt force trauma, ruling the death a homicide. Investigation revealed that the victims were
dating, with Enders being the primary owner of the home and Pitoy staying with him on a regular basis. Police ultimately determined that Sherry Lee Heffernan, 55, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, who is Enders’ daughter, was responsible for their deaths. Pennsylvania State Police arrested Heffernan on October 4 at her home and she will be
lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. Heffernan was charged with two counts of Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of Weapon. “This truly was a team effort in terms of the depth and comprehensiveness of this investigation. (Murders - See Page 25)
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–Photo by Kylie Monica Now that the summer is over and fall has begun, locals get to enjoy a quieter beach and boardwalk. In this amazing shot, a fisherman takes to the sand in Seaside Heights to see what he can catch.
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Continued From Page 22 These detectives combed through the evidence to ultimately determine that Heffernan did, in fact, cause the deaths of Mr. Enders and Ms. Pitoy,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “We were able to determine very early on in the investigation that there was no immediate danger to the public. From there, these detectives went to work doing their absolute best to solve these horrific crimes. Every law enforcement officer involved this investigation has my profound gratitude.” Prosecutor Billhimer and Surf City Police Chief John N. Casella, Jr., commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecu-
The Southern Ocean Times, October 9, 2021, Page 25 tor’s Office Intelligence Squad, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Surf City Police Department, Long Beach Township Police Department, Stafford Township Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Maryland State Police, Collegeville (Pennsylvania) Police Department, North East (Maryland) Police Department, and Ocean County Motor Vehicle Services, for their collective and cooperative assistance in connection with this investigation leading to Heffernan’s apprehension. The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
“Bear Learns to Play Alone” Book Signing
ISLAND HEIGHTS – Book Signing by local author and illustrator is taking place on November 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Artist Guild, Chestnut and Ocean Aves, in Island Heights. The children’s book, “Bear Learns to Play Alone,” is based on a true dog friendship of two rescue dogs, Bear and Ziggy. Both
dogs will be in attendance as well as a representative from the rescue group (BFF, Best Friends Forever) that placed the dogs. Information about other available dogs for adoption will give people an opportunity to rescue their own best friend. Books can be purchased and taken that day. Refreshments are provided.
First Annual Trunk Or Treat
SHIP BOTTOM – The Ship Bottom Police Department presents the fi rst annual Trunk or Treat on October 22 at the Ship Bottom Boat Ramp, 11th and Shore Ave., Ship Bottom, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wear
a costume and bring your candy bag for a fun night! For more information contact Ptl. Ron Holloway at 609-494-1518 ext.172, rholloway@shipbottom.org.
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Little Egg Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
By Chris Lundy LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A 29-yearold is facing a possible 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter. Kendrick Coley, of Little Egg Harbor, made the plea in relation to the stabbing death of Richard Pone, 28, of Little Egg Harbor, on May 16, 2018. The Little Egg Harbor Police Department had received a phone call that evening that a man in the home had a knife, and that another man had been stabbed. Police found Coley in the home’s garage. They were directed by a female in the home to a second-floor bedroom, where Pone was unresponsive with a stab wound to his upper left chest. He was pronounced dead at 8:42 p.m. Authorities say Coley and Pone had a fight. Pone was allegedly confronting Coley about an earlier assault against a female at the residence. Coley retrieved a kitchen knife and stabbed Pone in the
upstairs bedroom. He had originally been indicted for Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. His sentencing will be on December 3. The State is seeking a term of 20 years, and 85% of that would have to be served before being eligible for parole under the No Early Release Act. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer commended the efforts of Chief Trial Attorney Michael Weatherstone and Assistant Prosecutor Kimberly Carr who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Little Egg Harbor Police Department Detective Bureau, Little Egg Harbor Police Department, Tuckerton Borough Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts.
Autism-Related Services Highlighted In Virtual Program
TOMS RIVER – Children’s Specialized Hospital, a leading provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, will offer an overview of its resources during a virtual program presented by the Ocean County Library at 7 p.m., October 13. Special Health Care Coordinator Adrienne Robertiello and Dr. Jill Harris, Director of Research Development and Coordinator of Autism Services, will discuss autism-related medical and therapeutic services, family-centered care, safety, community outreach, research, and aspects of transition to adulthood.
Children’s Specialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility with 14 sites in New Jersey, dispenses inpatient and outpatient care for individuals up to age 21 who face chronic ailments or disabilities related to brain or spinal cord injuries, and offers developmental, behavioral and mental health support services. Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free program. Each registrant will receive a link for the program by email. Keep up with Library events and programs at theoceancounty library.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 9 - OCT 15 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): It takes two to start an argument. Play some outdoor sports or games where competitiveness can be expressed without being abrasive. The week ahead may cause you to face some pushback. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some people may admire your engaging and independent spirit. More serious souls who are being tested by personal challenges might resist changes. Avoid breaking any of the rules as the week unfolds. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You deserve some euphoric moments. A mental breakthrough during the week ahead may illuminate a clear path ahead. You may suddenly understand the mechanisms behind something essential to your well-being. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take pride in what you possess but don’t allow it to get in the way of accepting responsibility for what you have. Once committed to a course of action it may be difficult to escape from obligations in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the upcoming week, you might be intent on winning but you must remember to remain fair and considerate. Listening to a word from someone wise can make your wallet fatter. Avoid forming new romantic and business alliances at this time. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Quick thinking and an eye for detail can give you the advantage in your occupation. You might not get what you want but you should get what you need in the week to come. Any peacemaking attempts may create awkwardness.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even when you are left in the dark, you know how to find the light switch. In the week ahead, you might be forced to blindly feel your way through. Handle minor misunderstandings with care so they do not turn into problems. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use common sense and logic to keep your spirits up if you experience insecurities. This isn’t a good week to go against the crowd, challenge public opinion or gamble with your stockpile of resources. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What you say could be more important than what you do. If someone close seems doubtful, be reassuring and say calming things. In the week ahead, casual flirtations shouldn’t be taken seriously. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t turn away from compliments. It’s not bragging if it’s true. Errors and breakdowns that come to your attention now indicate that the week ahead might be a time to consider a new way of handling your affairs. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Those who know you well will likely trust your judgment, but others may be cautious or skeptical. This week consider a revision of your spending habits. Discuss your options with trustworthy advisers. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you anticipate financial problems, you might still be surprised when something unexpected occurs. In the week to come, you might be too carefree and lose traction unless you come up with alternative solutions.
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