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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Manchester Educational Foundation (MTEF) recently announced this year’s scholarship winners.
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By Stephanie Faughnan MANCHESTER – The impending sale of the Surf and Stream Campgrounds has created an unsettling sense of déjà vu for Kaitlyn Luldam, a 32-year-old single mom. Ludlam, her eight-year-old twins and thirteenyear-old son still live in the camper they moved
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MANCHESTER – Residents and visitors were transported to Waikiki recently for “A Night In Paradise” but in reality, they only had to travel as far as Harry Wright Lake. One of the most popular programs of the Town-
Hawaiian Night Returns To Manchester
(Above) The band kept patrons on their feet or at the edge of their seat. (Left) A Paradise Entertainment hula dancer uses her hands to express some Hawaiian expressions during a performance at Harry Wright Lake earlier this month. ship Recreation Department’s summer series of free events is an annual Luau which this year featured a new group that provided some familiar favorites and their own spin for a highly entertaining Hawaiian Night. Featured was hulu dancers who did their best to get attendees off their beach chairs and in front of the stage where they got a grass skirt and leis to fit the atmosphere for a hulu lesson.
The MTEF awarded $52,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in the Manchester Township High School Class of 2022. MTEF members administer these scholarships on behalf of several community organizations and memorial gifts. Nineteen scholarships were awarded to 14 students. They include:
Manchester Students Receive Scholarships
“The hands tell the story,” a member of the Luau
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The plan concerns a proposal to convert a portion of a 260-acre parcel along Ridgeway Road into active recreational use for what would be the latest Ocean County park, at 3623 Ridgeway Road. The park will occupy land on both sides of Ridgeway Boulevard, spanning Ridgeway Road from Route 547 which is also known as South Hope Chapel Road to the railroad tracks. The late Ocean County Freeholder John (Park - See Page 7)
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Kaitlyn Luldam stands outside her camper with her eight-year-old twins, worried that she can’t find a place for the family to move.
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Benson said that Surf and Stream’s owners approached the county and offered the opportunity to purchase the property. The fact that it wasn’t condemned mattered when it came to financial assistance. As it now stands, Bielat said there are still approximately 100 camping sites still occupied at Surf and Stream. The owner said he hasn’t received any money for site fees and utilities in some time and claimed the company’s lost out on more than $500,000 inJudgmentsrevenue. entered in a landlord/tenant court call for October 1 or November 1 removals. They all come with a promise from Surf and Stream.“Wehave not gone after anyone for back rent or filed a lien on anyone who vacates,” Bielat said. “We are not looking to hurt anyone.”
Hodgins once again denied the request to put a stay on eviction proceedings last week. Meanwhile, Cicalo and some of the others have already had their day in landlord/tenant court. Cicalo is one of the lucky ones who’s found a place to live.
Toms River attorney Kevin Starkey took up the case of the displaced residents and provided them with pro bono representation. Starkey started by asking Surf and Stream owners for relocation assistance. Approximately 160 people claimed they received less than 60 days’ notice to remove their property by May 23, 2022. Barry Bielat, Managing Member and spokesperson for the campgrounds, has maintained from the time he asked Ocean County to buy the property that no one lives there full-time. Bielat referred to those who consider themselves tenants as campers in a place intended for seasonal trailer hook-ups.
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Ocean County Commissioner Deputy Director Virginia “Ginny” Haines announced months ago of the county’s intention to buy the property for $7.4 million with funds from the Natural Lands Trust Fund and maintain it as open space. Manchester Township is expected to contribute $1.5 million dollars.
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The young mother said she cleans houses for a living and that she’s frantically looked for a place to relocate her family. Rents are not only expensive, but landlords want proof of three months affordability.
“In order to get help from the state, they want you to lose everything,” Ludlam claimed. “They want you to be homeless, and with no job.” As Ludlam awaits her final eviction proceeding, a single father in the community knows he needs to be out by November 1. Edward Babson’s already negotiated the date as part of the removal process. Babson moved into Surf and Stream nine years ago, a month before the birth of his daughter, Corrine. Babson works for a company that does commercial cleaning and began looking for a new place when he first heard the owners sold the property to the County of Ocean. “I’m on a significant number of lists around the Toms River area and Bayville,” shared Babson. “I’ve had to do four background checks which are $50 apiece or I wouldn’t even be put on the lists.”
From Page 1 into three years ago. However, it’s just a matter of time until the family of four and their dog return to a place they’ve been before.“Wewere homeless before we moved here,” said Ludlam. “We were placed in one of those motels in Seaside and it was terrible.”
At a minimum, rents start from $1,600 monthly, an increase of $1,000 over campground site fees. One apartment complex manager told Babson he might get lucky and find something available in October. Another informed the concerned dad he was #57 on theBabson,list. who has sole custody of Corrine, finds himself in a similar position to Ludlam. Others with children in the community share their same concern. While many people have managed to leave Surf and Stream, some of those left behind include the sick and elderly. The select few who have ignored eviction notices may not realize the seriousness of their lack of response.
As part of the initial court ruling, Hodgson suggested the affected parties apply to the County of Ocean for relocation assistance benefits. The County denied those benefits. That resulted in an appeal to the Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”). Cicalo’s attorney asked the court once again to stop the evictions until the DCA ruled on the “Onceappeal.thetenants are either moved out or forced out by the eviction process, they really lose the benefit of any relocation assistance benefits,” Starkey argued. “This would come in the form of assistance by the county for guidance, assistance to the tenants in finding housing, suitable replacement housing and financial benefits to assist them in paying their expenses to move out.”
“Equating the county government purchasing property is not the same as a government agency taking property,” said Laura M. Benson, Assistant County Counsel. “…Not every taking is a condemnation ….there are specific legal obligations associated with each of those words and definitions.”
Riverside at Manchester, LLC, represented by Attorney Christopher Dasti, started eviction proceedings against residents who refused to leave the campgrounds after they were advised Surf and Stream planned to sell the property. Starkey subsequently filed a lawsuit on behalf of Marie Cicalo individually and other similarly situated tenants of the Surf & Stream Campgrounds. Cicalo resides at the campgrounds and once helped manage the property and store. Judge Francis R. Hodgson, Jr. denied the request to put the eviction proceedings on hold in July.
As Starkey argued in court that the remaining tenants were unable to find suitable relocation housing on their own, he made a point that literally hit home. “Many of them may well end up at the county doorstep anyway,” suggested Sharkey. “As homeless people.”
Another piece of the litigation remains in place despite the continuation of the eviction proceedings for the remaining occupants of Surf and Stream. Starkey continues to argue that the county should provide some relocation assistance since they’re purchasing the Surf and Stream property.
The event had been postponed from earlier in the month due to weather but a large crowd came out on the evening of August 19 including Township Mayor Robert Hudak and members of his family. The mayor even sported a Hawaiian shirt for the occasion and nearly got coaxed up in front of the stage to join in on the hula lessons but got a little shy of doing that.
• Emily Strumph - Whiting Volunteer 1st Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship ($1,000).
• Marley Petti - Lawrence C. Hesse Sr. Memorial Scholarship ($10,000) and Vietnam Veteran Captain Brian Moderack Memorial Scholarship ($750).
“Our concerts are doing very well and we’ve been getting a lot of crowds this summer,” he said regarding the Recreation Department’s weekly summer concert series.
Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship ($1,000) and Riverpointe Men’s Club Scholarship ($500).
• Jeniah Longsworth - WWII Veteran Sgt. Walter Memorial Scholarship ($1,250).
• Jalina Rodriguez - Whiting Volunteer 1st Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship ($1,000).
• Lyndsey Vigna - Riverpointe Men’s Club Scholarship ($500) and Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV Scholarships ($500).
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• Sarah Nguyen - Nicole Denise Romanelli Memorial Scholarship ($1000).
• Shane Goff - Whiting Volunteer 1st Aid Squad Elsie Layendecker Memorial Scholarship for Trade School ($1,000) and Senior Citizens Club of Crestwood Village IV Scholarships ($500).
• Hailey Sales - Riverpointe Women’s Club Scholarship ($1,000).
The MTEF is a non-profit charitable organization with a long-term mission to improve the quality of educational experiences for all students in the Manchester School District. The Foundation aims to foster community support for the Manchester Township School District in order to go beyond the limits of the regular school budget to provide township students with the best educational programs and equipment. In addition to scholarships, they award classroom and school grants for new programs and equipment. The foundation is currently seeking new volunteers. To learn more about this effort visit mtef4kids.org
• Logan Duffy - Whiting Volunteer 1st Band said, noting the meaning of words like “lima” and “aloha.” The band provided a number of island songs while Tahitian drummers added to the beat of the night. The fi re knife warriors lit up the evening at dusk for the big conclusion of Paradise Entertainment’s big show.
• Jake Ruocchio - MTEF Dr. William E DeFeo Scholarship ($1,000).
“Manchester Day was probably the best we ever had. Every single vendor called us the next day and said they want to come back so we are very excited about that for next year. Our summer concert crowd is bigger than ever,” the mayor added. Recreation Director Tracy Lynch has been with the department for 23 years now. “We were one of only a few towns who were able to run safe, socially distanced events and we had our Luau Night in 2020 and 2021. We moved it from Pine Lake to Harry Wright Park because it was easier to establish the social distancing circles that we had. The people have really enjoyed this event and Manchester Day had a great crowd this year.”Concertfest began on July 13 with Wednesday night shows. The series kicked off with Stilleto and the Saxman along with the Cameos. The following week were the Jukebox Legends and the British Invasion Years. This month featured Rock N’ Rhythm and the Sensational Soul Cruisers. The series concluded this past week with Akua & Kavon with the last show being Legacy. WJRZ opened each show with DJ music. Lynch said, “we have the movie “Encanto” showing in September and (the animated) Addams Family II in October. Further details about the two free movie nights and other upcoming events are available by calling the Recreation Department office at 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 or visiting the township website at manchestertwp.com
The mayor was however very pleased to see so many people attend the event which had to be socially distanced last year with circles on the grounds denoting a safe distance for seating and dancing.
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Anita Mathis doesn’t live in Manchester but “my sister used to live here and we come here all the time.” She even brought along her own grass skirt for the event along with a Hawaiian shirt.
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The plan includes a change in use for the creation of various athletic fields and courts, hiking trails, a comfort station, picnic pavilions, a spray park, a maintenance yard, associated parking and playgrounds. Officials of Ocean County stated the property will have the active use on one half of the park while the other half will be left Frankalone.Scancarella, who lives in the Riverpointe 55+ Adult Community in Manchester, between Ridgeway Boulevard and South Chapel Road told The Manchester Times that he plans on attending this meeting and addressing the members of both the County and Manchester authorities. He urged his fellow residents to attend the session and said he has several important matters to discuss during the forum that concern public safety.
“There are over 1,000 residents, most over the age of 55, living at Riverpointe and the safety of these residents is at stake,” Scancarella said. He explained, “most of the residents are very active and do a lot of walking, running and bike riding. Many use Ridgeway Boulevard for this purpose. Ever since the County Maintenance Garage opened for commercial traffic a few years ago the amount of cars and large trucks traveling at speeds well above the posted speed limit has made this road a death trap.
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BenTomsJankowskiRiver the Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act. That is a really bad record.Heis going to be representing part of Ocean County - the county with the largest senior population outside of Florida and if his party gains control they’ve said they will reduce or eliminate both Social Security and Medicare (these are not entitlements we’ve paid into them our whole lives). He may or may not say he supports that, but he could be part of the numbers that give them that power. Republicans in power always (during my adult life) lead to long term economic disasters nationally, but this would devastate our area quickly. We can’t wait ten years to be redistricted again.
Almost as much as “lock Thank you to the Demorats for handing an easy victory to President Donald John Trump in 2024. The FBI is corrupt. They broke into his Florida home with a phony warrant that is all a big political stunt. People need to wake up here as this is obviously their last ditch effort to try and prevent him from running I live in Toms River, meaning I got redistricted from having a public servant represent me to someone who means to do meRep.harm.Kim was in Toms River at least once a month, has monthly town halls, and is always available and working for his constituents. Now, I’m going to be represented by someone who lives in Virginia and wants law created based on his religious beliefs! He has stated he wants a national abortion ban (which will pass if Republicans are in control even though the court ruling was that it should be a states’ issue). What harm has Congressman Smith done just recently? Between May 18th - June 23rd he voted against: LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act, Meat & Poultry Special Investigator Act, Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act, Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, PROTECTING OUR KIDS ACT, CONSUMER FUEL PRICE GOUGING PREVENTION ACT, and the DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT, but on the positive side he did vote for both Access to Baby Formula Act and Even
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Page 8, The Manchester Times, August 27, 2022 jerseyshoreonline.comjerseyshoreonline.com OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editore DitoRiAL edit or reject letters. The weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Mail typed letters to: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail sectionthediscretion.perlimitedonline.com.news@jerseyshore-Lettersmaybetoonepermonthwriterattheeditor’sTheopinionsexpressedinLettersToTheEditordonotnecessarily re�lect those of the staff, management or sponsors of Micromedia Publications/ Jersey Shore Online. Letters to the Editor are the OPINION of the writer and the content is not checked for accuracy. W� W������ L������ T� T�� E�����! The Manchester Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to I’ve been seeing a lot of angry parents come to school board meetings and getting on their soap boxes. They yell and scream about whatever topic that Facebook and the news told them to get mad about. I’m not going to use this space to debate the subject matter, but just their motives. I have to ask, if you care so much about kids, where have you been all this time? Where were you when Trenton cut millions in funding from our schools?Wherewere you when fundraisers were being held?Where were you when the PTA needed volunteers to help out? Where were you when the athletes had games? Or the school play was held?Where were you when itYoumatters?weren’t here. You were just sitting at home, waiting to get angry. That’s what it really comes down to. The world is going to hell, on that we agree. But you think it’s the fault of a particular person – or a group of people – and now that you’ve found your scapegoat you’re ready forIt’swar.not your love of children that is motivating you, it’s your hatred for certain people. If you really loved the students, you’d convince your job to sponsor a team. You’d give to charities. You’d give yourAndtime.you’d listen. Instead of screaming, demanding that other people hear you - you’d listen. Then, you’d learn what kids really need. They need love, trust and hope. They need funding for their programs. They need character education as much as academic. They need staff who will lift them up, challenge them, and expand their horizons. They don’t need your rage. They need your love.They need you to show your heart.
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President Trump has my vote and I think he should be able to run for President again for 8 more years as the 4 he was rightfully supposed to serve has been taken by that sleepy, coughing idiot.
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Trump Will Win 2024 All The SmithCongressmanHarmHasDone her up.” I guess three-word phrases are easy to remember.Mexico never paid for the wall. That was another of his promises. But in July, Biden sat down with President Obrador of Mexico, and hammered out an agreement that has Mexico pay $1.5 billion – yes, billion – for border security for ourThenation.improvements will be for safety for the troops working there, and to make it easier to process people coming legally. To be clear, none of that money is for a wall. A wall is a stupid person’s solution. Anyone with a ladder or tools can get through it. The reason a great deal of the border has no wall is because they don’t work. Just look at Arizona Governor Ducey’s plan to use stacked shipping containers to block an area off. It cost $6 million for a 1,000-foot barrier. A day later, one of them was tipped over by migrants. Ducey said that the containers hadn’t been welded together yet. But the point is, anyone with a blowtorch could cut a hole in any barrier, shipping container or wall. That’s why the immigration issue is more complex than any three-word phrase. And that’s why Biden was able to sit down and have a conversation with the leader of another nation and convince them to do what was needed to be done.
John Cabot Toms River for the spot he won in 2020. It was a stolen election and it makes no sense as to why they continue to deny there was nothing wrong. It was the biggest travesty in American history.
Those of us in the mental health profession work diligently to end the stigma of mental illness and substance abuse. We encourage candid conversations and reaching out for help; but words from athletes and public figures go a long way to helping to bring about the open conversations that are necessary to avoid tragedy. We can all help to end this stigma. Speak out about mental health and substance use topics. Pay attention to signals from others that they may be hurting. Reach out with compassion and understanding. Listen. Be there. You can make a difference. For mental health and substance use resources and support in Monmouth and Ocean counties, call us at 732-367-4700.
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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, the New Jersey CEO Council, and Social Finance announced the launch of the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program – a new and innovative workforce development program that furthers the Governor’s ongoing commitment to helping residents obtain quality postsecondary education and training to advance their careers, as outlined in the New Jersey Higher Education State Plan and Jobs NJ. The Pay It Forward Program, which is the first of its kind in the nation, will help build a robust and talented workforce while supporting economic growth in the state. Participants in the program will receive zero-interest, no-fee loans at no upfront cost, as well as non-repayable living stipends and wraparound supports, to allow them to affordably prepare for good-paying, career-track jobs in the health care, information technology (IT), and clean energy sectors.
“The Army Corps completed a sonar survey of the Inlet (August 18) and reported that although there is some shoaling against the southern jetty, the channel is safe for boat traffic - including the larger commercial vessels,” said Rep. Smith. “Out of an abundance of caution, I have requested that the Corps come back every few weeks to repeat the survey and ensure the channel remains safe, to which they have agreed,” said Smith.
“With today’s launch of Pay It Forward, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to model this innovative approach that will help residents obtain family-sustaining jobs and then pay their success forward by supporting future cohorts of students,” said Governor Murphy. “This initiative is another way in which my Administration is working to give more residents access to high-quality education and training that will lead to good-paying jobs and successful careers. Investing in our residents will not only give them the opportunity to create a better life for themselves and their families, but will also help meet employers’ needs and promote economic development throughout the state.”
At the meeting with Corps Commander Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Ramon Brigantti and Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kantira, the Corps’ top engineering specialists said they believe the situation may stabilize on its own in the coming weeks, pointing to survey results that indicate the wave action from an offshore storm this week likely helped to reduce the size of the sandbar created by the shoaling.
As an example, Army Corps dredging and surveying experts pointed to a survey from only a few weeks ago showing a sandbar located just under the low-tide mark against the Manasquan jetty in the “dynamic” Inlet, which appears to have recently migrated across the channel to the Point Pleasant Beach side.
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Smith said that in addition to monitoring the sand movement in the Inlet, the Army Corps committed to initiating a study to determine the source of the sediment that collects in the Inlet with the hopes of developing a more permanent fi x to the issue.
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Loan terms are designed to be more borrower-friendly than even federal student loans. All loan payments will be recycled back into the fund to ‘pay it forward’ for subsequent students’ training costs. The program aims to help participants find jobs while also helping employers fill in-demand positions in highgrowth sectors to promote economic growth in New Jersey.
The Army Corps’ emergency survey of the Inlet came in response to Smith’s intervention late last week after constituents from the local fishing and boating community - including Captain Howard Bogan - raised concerns about a minibeach visible at low tide against the Inlet’s Point Pleasant Beach jetty.
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POINT PLEASANT BEACH In response to the recent dramatic build-up of sand in the Manasquan Inlet, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) met with top officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review the results of its emergency survey conducted at Smith’s request.
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“I am grateful for the Army Corps of Engineers’ quick response and remain committed to working with them to ensure the safety of all commercial and recreational boaters on the Inlet,” Smith said.
In a letter to LTC Brigannti, Smith requested that the Corps take any and all necessary steps to make sure the Inlet remains safe for mariners.
SEPT. 11 THE GOLDEN BOYS starring Frankie Avalon & Fabian $188/pp At American Music Theater. Includes Orchestra seat and Lunch before show.
OCT. 26-28 3 DAY SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS FALL FOLIAGE TOUR $599/pp Dbl.Occ. Includes 2 nights lodging at Embassy Suites, Lizzie Borden House Tour, Guided Tour, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and more.
NOV. 1-5 5 DAY PIGEON FORGE & SMOKY MOUNTAINS FALL FOLIAGE TOUR $999/pp Dbl.Occ. Includes 4 nights lodging, 2 shows, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Ole Smoky Moonshine Mountains Park
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“Getting A Good Night’s Sleep” Program To Be Held models, uniforms and Vietnam era mem orabilia.Thefree tours begin at the historic Ca thedral of the Air at 9:30 a.m. and are con ducted every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month. A two-week advance registration is re quired. To request a spot on a tour, email tours@NLHS.com. NLHS also provides a speaker bureau for off-base programs for yourSpeakingorganization.engagements may be booked for schools, retirement villages, church organizations, veterans’ groups and other interested groups. Contact 732-600-8055 to book an off-base speaking engagement. sale, you can contact the church office at 732-350-6878, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you can’t stop by to see us for the sale, you should plan on stopping by on Sep tember 17 at 5 p.m. for a Pot Luck Supper. Bring a cooked dish or desert that serves at least six people. Remember to pack your own plate and utensils so you can enjoy an evening of good food and fellowship. A free will offering will be taken. You can contact the church at the phone number listed above if you have any questions. They are located at 55 Lacey Road across the street from Crestwood Manor. They have a barrier free facility. are volunteers that are trained and certified through Rutgers Cooperative Extension to assist Rutgers Cooperative Extension per sonnel in educating residents of Ocean Coun ty on horticultural topics. They share their knowledge county-wide through community outreach events and speaking engagements.
WHITING – Soup in September? You bet! mums starting to bloom? Yes! Apple butter for sale? Definitely! Holiday décor available for sale? Of course! Join the Whiting United Methodist Church, at the front of the church, on Sep tember 10 from 9 a.m. until they’re sold out! They will have beautiful large mums for sale at $5 each. Quart containers of yummy frozen homemade soups for $5 each. Half pint containers of homemade apple butter for $5 each. But that’s not all! The craft group has a great variety of holiday décor for sale too, so stop by the craft table and make a purchase.
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SEPT. 25-27 3 DAY HAMPTONS RICH & FAMOU$ TOUR $549/pp Dbl.Occ. Tour begins with a stop at Old Westbury Gardens house tour. These afternoon free time at Port Jefferson Village for lunch. This afternoon we arrive for 3 Days & check into The Sag Harbor Inn located at the sag harbor marina. Meet are Step on guide for a day of adventure passing though the neighborhoods and a stop at Montauk lighthouse. Drive by the homes of Martha Stewart, Bon Jovi, Steven Spielberg, Barefoot contessa and more. Visit the history of the gilded years. Includes 2 nights lodging, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners. Old Westbury Gardens.
LAKEHURST – Navy Lakehurst His torical Society (NLHS) offers tours of the actual Hindenburg crash site and our Joint service museum. NLHS is located on Joint Base Lakehurst in the historic Hangar One building.
SEPT. 15 A DAY IN CAPE MAY $134/pp Includes Lunch at Lobster House & 2.50 hour Whale Watching Cruise and free time in village.
Resort, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 1 Christmas Musical with lunch and more.
NLHS offers the only tour where you can visit the crash site and the group’s museum also features a large display of Hindenburg artifacts that survived the fire.
OCT. 2-13 12 DAY BEST OF TEXAS ADVENTURE $2549/pp Dbl.Occ. 1 night Houston, 3 nights San Antonio, 3 nights Dallas. Highlights to Include NASA Tour, LbJ Ranch, Stockyards in Fort Worth, The Almo, Bush Library, Visit and dinner on Southfork Ranch (home of the hit show Dallas) & more. 11 nights lodging, 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners. Visit to Waco, TX and visit Joanna Gaines Magnolias.
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September At Whiting United Methodist Church Manchester Library To Host Master Gardeners Table Event
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OCT. 20 DAVID AT SIGHT & SOUND $136/pp Includes lunch at Shady Maple before show, and Center Orchestra seat.
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The Master Gardeners of Ocean County WHITING – Dr. Abhijit Chatterjee will present a program on “Getting A Good Night’s Sleep” at the September 13 meeting of Common Goal at 7 p.m. in Lakeside Hall, according to Michael Neville, president. Dr. Chatterjee specializes in geriatric care and is affiliated with Monmouth Medical
SEPT. 18-23 6 DAY MYRTLE BEACH AT THE AVISTA OCEANFRONT RESORT $1199/pp Dbl.Occ. Arrive and enjoy your oceanfront condo for 4 Days at the Avista Resort. You will have the day to enjoy the Ocean, Indoor & Outdoor pools. Each evening we include dinner & Show. Wine tasting at the local winery & Free time at Broadway on the Beach. Includes 5 nights Lodging, 5 Dinners, 5 Breakfasts , All Shows Wine tasting.
MANCHESTER – On August 29 at the Manchester Branch Library, the public will have the opportunity from 1 to 3 p.m. to drop in to “Ask a Master Gardener.” Certified Master Gardeners will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about horticulture, integrated pest management (IPM), wildlife control or other environmental concerns you might have. Feel free to bring samples of lawn or garden problems for them to diagnose.
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OCT. 5 BINGO EXTRAVAGANZA AT PEDDLERS VILLAGE $118/pp Includes Plated Lunch and $800 in guaranteed prizes
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The Manchester Branch of the Ocean Coun ty Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township. There is no registra tion. Consultation with the Master Gardeners will take place first come, first served. Center, Southern Campus, Monmouth Medical Group, RWJ University Hospital, Hamilton and RWJBarnabas Health Common Goal is the village-wide general membership organization of Cedar Glen Lakes. Complimentary coffee and a sweet will be served.
The organization’s tours also include a replica of the Hindenburg control car from the 1975 film “The Hindenburg,” starring George C. Scott and Anne Bancroft. NLHS has several display cases which feature a vast array of ship and plane
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MANCHESTER – The club was founded in 1981 as the above, so the name was changed back to the original name from Deerfield Woman’s Club. Due to COVID we could not celebrate our 40th anniversary so before these years end, we would like to celebrate the 40 years. Any past members are welcome to come back so we can learn more about the club’s history. We do have a book with some history for members to read. Meetings are open to anyone 55 and over due to speaker and age-related presentations. We will now have a treasure table at our meetings for members to fi nd a treasure that may have been trash to another. The club gives back to the community with the dollars raised by our events. Due to COVID there have not been any since
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WHITING – Crestwood Village 4, located at 15 E Moccasin Drive in Whiting, is having an indoor-outdoor flea market and craft show on September 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 Theyp.m.have over 50 friendly vendors, happy to help you, and there will be more outside. They are having enthusiastic crafters with their novel and unique creations. The ladies at the stage have many reasonWHITING – Crestwood Village III Residents Club Dance will be held on September 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Unity Hall - 250 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and includes coffee, tea,
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WHITING – Resident Club Village 5 Dance will be held on October 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. Music by: “Don Pesce.” Cost is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. If you want to reserve at table of eight or more, must be paid in advance.
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WHITING – The group meets on the last Friday of the month from September to June except for January at 1 p.m. in the D&E room of Crestwood Village VI, Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting. The speaker is Anthony Lipari, a grief
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Resident Club Village 5 Dance Weekly Divorce Support Group 2019 and the scholarships to MTHS had to be cut back along with any donations to local charities. We are looking forward to many events in the coming months. Our fi rst one is the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends. The club is selling passes for $5 each for up to 25% off - the club gets to keep 100% from the passes sold. The one-day sale is October 19 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Passes will be available on Mondays, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Deerfield Hall CV6 clubhouse or call Adrianne at 201-294-0608. Our meetings are held in Deerfield Hall on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. from September to June membership is $10 per year. Refreshments are service and we have luncheons during the year ablyalso.priced items donated by our residents. Jerry and the pull tabs will be near the kitchen. Their full-service kitchen will be serving delicious breakfast treats, and later on lunch will be served. Come, enjoy and have fun. Crestwood Village 4 flea markets are held the fi rst Saturday of each month. For table rental or information contact carolsoda,marsella2@gmail.com.water,chipsand dessert. BYOB and your own extra snacks. Music by DJTicketsMare. on sale at Unity Hall every Monday until September 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. or purchase at door if available. counselor. The meeting is informative and covers the stages of grief. Refreshments are served and there is social time. You do not have to register you can just show up. Contact Rosie Weaver at 732-881-1044 for more information. Next meeting is September 30. Non- refundable unless canceled. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 for more information.
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WHITING – Weekly divorce support group meeting at Christ Evangelical Church 300 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Weekly meeting for 13 Weeks at 7 p.m. beginning September 13. Call 732-350-0330 for more information.
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The gray tree squirrel is one of the few mammalian species able to descend a tree head fi rst. Raccoons are another species able to do so.
TOMS RIVER – The Second Annual Ocean County History Day will take place on September 17 at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River. Rain date scheduled for September 18. The Ocean County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring this fun day with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Renee Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Eastern gray squirrels can breed two times a year, with the first litter being born in February or March and the second litter arriving in June or July. The gestation period is approximately 44 days. The younger and less experienced females will normally have one litter a year, in the spring. A typical litter will consist of one to four young who are weaned at around 10 weeks. Their eyes will open anywhere from 21 to 42 days. Only one in four babies will survive to one year. Their predators are hawks, raccoons, foxes, domestic and feral cats, snakes, owls, and dogs. The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.
The Eastern Gray Tree Squirrel Commission. Stop by for free tours of the Victorian style mansion and museum. Enjoy entertainment, a miniature train display, interesting exhibits by many county historical societies and museums, historical reenactors, a used book sale, and much more! This fun-for-the-entire-family event is free to attend. For additional information, contact Jeff at 609-339-9134.
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The Eastern Gray Tree Squirrel is native to North America, but in some areas in the world, Europe, in particular, they are regarded as an invasive species. The gray squirrel is the most common in our area. They are a diurnal species, active in the daytime, as opposed to the flying squirrel, also very present in New Jersey, which are nocturnal, active at night. Neither of them hibernate. The gray squirrel is a scatter-hoarder, meaning it hoards food in numerous small caches to recover later. It’s estimated that squirrels make several thousand caches each season. They possess very accurate spatial memory for the location of such caches. They use landmarks to retrieve them. That’s not to say they will not steal food from other squirrels’ caches. Squirrels will sometimes pretend to bury food if they think they are being watched by other animals. They do this by preparing a spot as usual, digging a hole, and miming the placement of food. In fact, the food is never placed in the spot, but concealed in their mouths. They then cover the spot as if they deposited food. How smart is that!
To recap, the KW Red Day Bowl-A-Thon results started us off strong by allowing the group to purchase 165 custom gift card packages for Active Military Families. Additionally, the group’s fi rst Surf & Turf event brought in $5,000 that was put towards purchasing an additional 35 gift card careEachpackages.carepackage was valued at $300 and with upcoming 2022 events and the Christmas season on the way, the organization is aiming high to gain more funds to further our mission of rolling out another round of care packages to active New Jersey military families in the area for a holiday season they will never forget.
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To help support Dine On Us, come out to their Celebrity Golf Invitational on September 8, enter their Celebrity Golf Invitational Island Resort raffle ending that same day, and join them at their Chef’s Tasting At The Beach on October 2. For full details visit dineonus.org/events. Some active enlisted military families are on a pay scale low enough to qualify them for government assisted programs like food stamps and WIC. They were living in poverty prior to the COVID pandemic even with an additional second income. As soon as the pandemic hit, the spouse had to quit his/her job or quarantine off base for two weeks before he/she was able to return home. While restrictions have lessened, spouses are still limited to work because the outsourced day care is still not allowed back on the base and the spouse’s professional licenses are not transferrable to the state of New Jersey. Dine on Us was denied access to bring meals to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, so they decided to fi nd ways to get the military families off the base: either as a much-needed family night out, a long overdue date night, entertainment vouchers, a gas card, and groceries. These are all the basic liberties of life that our active military cannot enjoy.
OCEAN COUNTY – Members of the non-profit group Dine On Us are extremely excited with the success of their recent events even as they plan out their next one. Dine On Us is on a mission to provide dining and entertainment opportunities for our active military families who are not able to do so due to economic hardships.
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LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 2nd Annual Mini Golf Tournament and Gift Auction on September 24 at Barnacle Bill’s Amusements in Ortley Beach to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Offers Support And Healing Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed crisis intervention hotline that also provides information and referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free. Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! Call 732-240-6104 or email contact@ contactoceanmonmouth.org for additional information and registration.
National Grief Awareness Day, observed annually on August 30, was created by Angie Cartwright in 2014 to encourage open communication on loss and bereavement and to help people learn the facts of grief. They have all experienced grief as a natural response to losing someone or something
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The Mini Golf Tournament is an inclusive, family-friendly event open to the community. Single golfers and foursomes can register online at arcocean.org to play an 18-round mini golf game at the iconic miniature golf
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Theaters like the Dover Cinema off Lakewood Road in Toms River changed format from a first release theater to a dollar theater screening films that had been released for a while before it vanished completely when that shopping center was revamped. There had also been a $2 theater for second-run movies on Route 37. The TRACO theater operated recently downtown, borrowing the (AMC - See Page 20)
The theater’s management told callers that the staff will be moving to the Brick location and the lease is up in the plaza. A call to the management company to learn what – if anything – will replace the theater was not returned at press time.
The theater fended off competition from the closest movie theater which was across the street at the Ocean County Mall. The mall cinema had three screens, opened before Seacourt, and closed several years ago to be replaced by a Japanese restaurant.
The 40,000 square-foot, 10-screen theater was a state-of-the-art facility for film fans and an anchor attraction for the 220,000 square-foot Seacourt Pavilion which started being built in the fall of 1987. Early in its history the $60 million shopping center featured an Old Country Buffet restaurant conveniently located near the theater, a coffee shop (which later moved to the other side of the pavilion) and on the other side of the complex, a popular comic book store and a candy store for those who wanted to smuggle in treats.
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Finally, New Jerseyans have the option to enroll in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) or Welding courses at Camden County College. Classes take place at Camden County Technical School’s Sicklerville Campus or Pennsauken Campus. Both programs, which meet in-person on weekday evenings, are nine-month, part-time courses with strong completion and job placement outcomes.TheNew Jersey Pay It Forward Program plans to partner with additional training providers in the coming months. Interested participants can learn more at njpayitforward.org
Members of the New Jersey CEO Council, a coalition of CEOs from some of the state’s largest and most widely recognized companies, provided corporate contributions of approximately $5 million to the Pay It Forward Program. The State added to this commitment with appropriations of $5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 and $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2023. The CEO Council is made up of the CEOs of BD, Campbell Soup Company, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Prudential Financial, PSEG, RWJBarnabas Health, and Verizon. After a thorough due diligence process, the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program selected a set of inaugural training providers with high-quality, industry-recognized training programs and a track record of strong employment outcomes, employer relationships, and experience serving learners from diverse backgrounds.
New Jerseyans have the option to enroll in Hudson County Community College’s Nursing Program, a two-year, full-time associate degree program in Jersey City designed to prepare learners for careers as registered nurses. Participants complete clinical placements to gain on-the-job nursing experience and prepare for roles as nurses in hospitals and other health care settings. The program offers evening, weekend, and daytime class schedules to accommodate working learners and learners with families. Learners can also enroll in New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp, a 10-month, parttime, online training program designed to prepare learners for cybersecurity careers. This course, which includes topics such as computer networking, cloud security, network security, and Python, takes place on nights and weekends to better serve the needs of working learners and learners with families.
specific income threshold will repay the cost of their tuition over time. Any loan balance remaining after five years will be forgiven for borrowers in good standing. To help them succeed throughout the program, participants will also receive living stipends and free wraparound supports, including access to an emergency aid fund and mental health counseling services. Under the program, students will not have to repay the living stipends or wraparound supports. The loans are intended to be a last-dollar option, allowing students to maximize the free resources available to them to minimize the amount they need to repay.
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Costly Repairs: Replacement parts for older hearing aid models are often scarce, especially if the model is discontinued.
Technological Advances: You might not realize just how far technology has advancedwith better filtering of background noise, the ability to pinpoint fine-tuning capabilities, and the option to stream sound from your smartphone to your hearing aids. High-tech hearing is just an upgrade away. What does dedicated hearing care mean to us?
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Think of your devices like a car: If repairing them costs so much that it makes more sense to replace them, go ahead and spring for a newer model. The general rule of thumb is pay for the repair once, but never twice!
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2. Pickles Help Leg Cramps. Have a cramp? Pickle juice is a popular folk remedy that supposedly relieves muscle cramps (or reduces intensity), in under a minute of consumption! Like, almost immediately! It works incredibly fast and is faster than water alone when it comes to reducing muscle cramps. It probably works faster than things like Gatorade or other similar sports drinks!
The Manchester Times, August 27, 2022, Page 19jerseyshoreonline.com H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH 368 Lakehurst Road | Suite 305 Toms River, NJ 08755 732-473-1123 1301 Rte 72 | Ste 305 | Manahawkin, NJ 08050 609-597-9195 211 W Millstream Road Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 PEDIATRICwww.OceanPediatricDental.com609-758-9595DENTISTS&ORTHODONTISTSFORYOURCHILD!WEAREACCEPTINGNEWPATIENTS! PharmacistDearSuzyCohen,R.Ph. (This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC. 2 Surprising Ways Pickle Juice Solves Health Problems Hear me out, I know it sounds weird, but pickle juice has some pretty amazing and surprising health benefits that you probably didn’t even know about. Pickles are fermented cucumbers (that have been pickled in salt water). Get it? The pickles are pickled! (A little pickle pun never hurt anyone!)
The fact is pickle juice is loaded with minerals, only 2 carbs, and 1 gram of fiber. In most cases, the water even contains healthy probiotic strains. In some states, like North Carolina where my daughter lives, pickle juice is held in high regard! So much so, that there is an annual pickle festival! When dining out in NC, many restaurants have pickle juice mixed with soda on the menu. There’s a drink called a “Pickleback Shot” which combines pickle brine with whiskey! There are all kinds of specialty drinks depending on where you live. So, while it may sound like face-puckering thought, pickle juice is utilized for many quick fi xes! As for its medicinal benefits, here are 3 pretty cool ways pickle juice can improve your wellness:
1. Pickles Help Digestion. On some level, the lactobacillus content (while low) still provides a beneficial aid to your intestinal health. If you have an upset stomach, abdominal cramps or low stomach acid production (hypochlorhydria), the acidity of a small amount of pickle juice may restore proper pH, which in turn causes digestive troubles to subside.
Some suggest pickle juice for the morning after a night of drinking… I don’t know about that one, but I do think it could defi nitely help you recover from a workout or associated leg cramps. That’s probably its #1 folk remedy use. Perhaps a few spoonfuls in a cup of water could help someone with mild leg cramps. However, I wouldn’t drink it straight up if you are prone to heartburn or have an ulcer. Pickle juice contains a lot of sodium, and some believe that it triggers reflexes that essentially shut off misfi ring neurons quickly, thereby alleviating cramps. We all probably have a dusty, sealed jar of old pickles that we’ve forgotten about, and if you’re like me, it’s probably sitting in the back corner of our fridge waiting for a sandwich! Make sure yours are fresh, and in date, and if you eat these little guys, eat them in moderation because of the high sodium content. If you don’t like the taste of pickle juice straight up, you could pour a few teaspoonfuls into your salad dressing. By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Movie theaters have faced their share of challenges over the years since the Loews Seacourt 10 Theater opened. Not the least of them is the expansion of digital streaming. In more recent years, the Loews theater became an AMC. Like all theaters, they had to shut down during the pandemic in March of 2020. Unlike Brick, the Seacourt 10 did not upgrade their seating with more comfortable chairs. A film goer could still walk in, buy a ticket and sit where they wished so long as a seat was open, as opposed to other theaters where patrons bought specific seats. The theater was open to outside groups coming in to help promote films like Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and Star Trek: Nemesis with members of the Jersey Shore based Star Trek fan club, USS Challenger coming in uniforms, costumes, andOtherprops.promotions included the re-release of the original Star Wars trilogy with fans dressed as characters from the film which also served as a charity fundraiser. A Renaissance Faire group came in dressed in appropriate attire to promote the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The theater management was also open to allowing non-profit agencies such as the Ocean County Library to promote programs like its annual FanNation event held each fall at the Toms River Headquarters branch through display tables. The library event had coincided with a special release of the British science fiction series Doctor Who which was being screened at the theater and which was also the main theme of that year’s FanNation. Among the films shown on its last day, were Thor: Love and Thunder, DC League of Super Pets, Top Gun: Maverick, Bullet Train and Where the Crawdads Sing. Five women who were present to see Where the Crawdads Sing expressed sadness over the closure. One noted she had brought her granddaughter there for her fi rst film. Another woman noted that it was convenient to go to this theater as it was close by. Each of them enjoyed the film noting it included a lot of the material from the book that it was based on and an appropriate film to see as the fi nale for the theater being dramatic, nostalgic, emotional and highly entertaining. Chris Lundy contributed to this story
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From Page 15 name of a theater that had been owned by another company decades ago. On May 25, 1990 the Loews Seacourt 10 opened their doors. It featured seating for 3,500 viewers and had two food concession areas. Only one, in the front of the theater, has been utilized for many years. The plaza was built by the Kaplan Organization based in Edison Township and the theater and stores were designed to bring some central/ north Jersey flavor to Ocean County and provide some competition to the Ocean County Mall. The shopping center’s theater was at the time, the fi rst major expansion for Tri Star Pictures of New York in the Ocean-Monmouth counties market after it had purchased Loews and Music Makers Theaters Inc. of Lakewood in October of 1986.
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – From now until August 31, money from purchases of The Coffee Platoon US Armed Forces Coffee will be donated back to the Dine On Us Gift Card Program. Dine On Us will use the money raised to support the Gift Card Care Packages that will be distributed at Christmas. The Coffee Platoon was established in 2019 with the Mission to partner with the Bridging the Gap Foundation with resources enabling career programs and services to be available to the veteran community. It was started to be a force multiplier and continually raise awareness about veteran challenges faced after serving Honorably and transitioning back into the civilian world. All of the after-tax profits from the sales of their coffee products in supermarkets are donated to Bridging the Gap Foundation 501C3. This enables various career transition programs, scholarships for military veterans and first responders, and funding for service dog programs to be operational. For more information on Dine on Us. Dine
By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R. C. Shea and Associates
The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a practical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan. Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a labor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets. It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services. When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details. Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all family members agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agreement.Byhaving a Caregiver Agreement, the parent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility. A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since payments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts. This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are better entered into sooner rather than later. The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: A third-party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent; If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down. A proper Caregiver Agreement can be a valuable elder-law planning tool in the right circumstances. Contact our office to see if a Caregiver Agreement makes sense for you.
A properly prepared Agreement specifically lists what services the child is to provide to the parent and at what price. The Agreement must be in writing and entered into before the compensated services are rendered. Since the caregiver child is getting “paid” they must report the income for tax purposes. In some cases, the parent may be able to deduct the payments as a medical expense.
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Museum/Collections – Research objects in the society’s museum collection; assist with exhibition research and mounting of exhibits; respond to inquiries about the collection; assist with cataloguing the inventory of artifacts.
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Administrative – Meeting and greeting visitors; answering the telephone; assisting with filing, organizing supplies, preparing mailings, taking photographs Publications – Writing, editing, and publishing works relevant to the history of Ocean DevelopmentCounty.– Assist with fundraising activities including grant writing. Volunteers are essential to the society, its museum and its research center. Become a volunteer at the Ocean County Historical Society. Request an application by calling: 732-341-1880 or canoceancounty.history@verizon.net.emailingYoualsodownloadaformdirectlyfrom oceancountyhistory.org and then submit the completed form online to the society.
Imaging – Assist with the cataloging of photographs and reproductions of collectionPublicmaterials.Relations and Marketing – Assist with mailings to members and donors, assist with calendar updates to the media; assist with press releases for public relations related projects. Gardens and Grounds – Assist in maintaining the society’s Victorian gardens and grounds by planting, mulching, fertilizing, watering, weeding and deadheading.
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MANAHAWKIN – The 6th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will be held on September 10 at Manahawkin Lake Park, 86 N. Main Street Manahawkin. Join for a full day of celebrating Irish Heritage Ocean County Irish Festival with food, games, Step-dancing and Irish music featuring their very own Ocean County Pipes and Drums Band. For more information and updates, visit oceancounty irishfestival.com.
OCEAN COUNTY – Volunteers of the Ocean County Historical Society conduct research in the library, assist with visitors, guide tours, install exhibits, catalog records and archives, work with collections, and help with various administrative duties.Currently, the society is looking for volunteers. Volunteer placement is based on interests, skills, life experiences as well as the needs of the society. Here are some examples of volunteer opportunities:Education– Be a docent/tour guide by leading visitors, including school groups, around the museum and sharing both our permanent and temporary exhibits.
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PLUMSTED – A ride through parts west in Ocean County features a far different landscape than sandy beaches or dense pine forests. Instead, acres and acres of sprawling farmland offer a taste of what makes New Jersey the Garden State. Much of the picturesque scene comes with a promise as part of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Program. Twenty-five years ago, voters approved a 1.2 cent tax that provides funds for the acquisition of lands in Ocean County for conservation and farmland preservation.
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A field of 60,000 mums at MidAtlantic Growers will be distributed to big box stores. (Farms -
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“People need to know that when we buy this land, it will always be preserved,” said Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines. “It can never be developed for any other purpose.” The concept of living off the land means different things to the 58 farms that are preserved under the program. For some, growing and selling food crops acts as the mainstay for their livelihood. Ornamental plant growers and legendary stables are also on the list of preserved farms in Ocean County.Plumsted’s dominance in the preservation program has earned it the distinction as Ocean County’s farm belt. Officials say the coastal divide makes a world of difference in the quality of the soil from sand or marshlands.
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When Harrison first opened the farm, he had ten little greenhouses and his electric bill was over $1,000 a month.
Farms: Continued
Farm Market, located at 862 Route 539 in New Egypt has 28.76 acres of the farmland. Dennis Krowicki provided a tour of nearby fields that began with rows of different melons, including crenshaws and honeydews. An apple orchard set apart from the regular crops promises honeycrisps as a favorite variety.“Anything you see growing here is done without any chemical fertilizers,” stressed Krowicki. “There’s no reason to use Pointingthem.”toa big dark pile in the distant field, Krowicki said he uses a Zoo Doo he gets from Six Flags. The compost blend likely consists of different animal manures collected from the animals in the amusement park’s safari exhibits. Krowicki’s fields contain a variety of fruits and vegetables that will be picked and offered for sale inside the farm’s market. However, there’s one other distinction to this particular farm. Away from the crops, horse lessons attract eager riders from afar. Krowicki said the farm also hosts riding shows. Emery’s Farm, located at 346 Long Swamp Road in New Egypt became part of the farm preservation program in 2001. The 60-acre property includes 20 acres of blueberries alone. Visitors can pick blueberries or sunflowers depending on the time of year. The aroma of fresh baked goods hit the senses before the door to Emery’s Farm Country
The Hallock farm has been around for generations and is well invested in the preservation program. Doug Hallo ck serves as chairman of the Ocean County Agriculture Development Board. His daughter continues to run the farm – the only business she’s ever known.
John Marchese, the owner of Emery’s Farm said he’s been in the farming industry for 22 years. The lack of rainfall has been one of this year’s challenges, as well as a low volume of blueberries in the industry. And, like everything else, increased costs and supply chain issues have added expenses. At one time, Emery’s Farm featured a ten-acre corn maze. However, with inflation, Marchese decided the $5 admission fee could be a stretch for some families. He’s decided to shorten the corn maze and do something else.
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“All of a sudden they start to root,” Harrison explained. “We then plant them.”
While most appreciate the concept of supporting local businesses, many don’t realize that could still be the case when they’re shopping for flowers in big box stores.MidAtlantic Growers, located at 6 Meadowbrook Lane in New Egypt, joined the preservation program in 2002. The 32.8-acre farm sells ornamental plants on a wholesale basis, generally in a 25-mile radius.
Bakery opens. “The bakery is the largest in Ocean County,” said Bowen. “People come from everywhere to buy baked goods here.”
Hot houses with temperatures of approximately 120 degrees currently hold colorful zinnias, ready to be shipped for stores to sell. Like Marchese, Harrison noted increased costs have impacted his business. He admits that some of it just doesn’t make sense to him, using rising prices for plastic products as an example.
Now, MidAtlantic has 75 greenhouses, and the bill is down to $600.
“The open ground is now germination for a five-acre sunflower patch,” Marchese said. “We’re switching it up because the millennials with their phones will want to take pictures for five bucks each.”Marchese pointed to another area of the farm where four varieties of pumpkins are planted. He said the drought also poses a dilemma for the pumpkins, which could potentially become a tough crop without water. “We do plan to sell the farm in the next couple of years,” shared Marchese. “We already have three or four serious people who want to purchase it.”
“It’s all because of rollups I use, and the solar,” said Harrison. Four different farms – four different approaches to using their land. Four different properties forever preserved as farmland.
Recently, county officials invited the media to join in a tour of some of Plumsted’s preserved farmlands. Mayor Robert Bowen also came along for the visit. Hallock’s U-Pick Farm was the first to become part the Farmland Preservation Program as far back as 1991. Located at 38 Fischer Road in New Egypt, the farm consists of a total of 269 acres. Those who want a fresh vegetable picking experience will need to bring along their ownFieldsknives.are open daily although the owners suggest pickers call ahead if they’re looking for a particular crop. Just because a fruit or vegetable is available in the supermarket doesn’t mean it’s in season locally. A retail store on the premises offers a wide selection of already hand-picked delights.
According to Mark A.C. Villinger, a Supervising Planner with the Ocean County Department of Planning, one of the largest farms purchased under the program was the Grant Farm, which originally consisted of 282 acres. “We purchased the Grant Farm in 2012 directly from the owner and the county became the owner of the farm,” Villinger shared. “We preserved it with theKrowicki’sstate.”
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Owner Ron Harrison said he’s been in the farming business for many years. He takes a great deal of pride in his operation, as well as the people who work forBeforehim. pointing out a field containing 60,000 mums, Harrison showed a small cutting to demonstrate how they begin. Mist plays an important role as far as watering the plants.
Popcorn Park To Celebrate 45 Years Of Saving Animal Lives
Jerry Rosenthal, chief executive officer of Associated Humane Societies and Popcorn Park said, “we look forward to welcoming friends and supporters to celebrate this milestone and welcome our new additions to the park. For 45 years Popcorn Park has provided families with an opportunity to see and learn about the animals we have rescued and provide care for.”
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For more details about and to attend the September 10 celebration, to participate in the Ad Journal and to also learn about the organization’s annual fundraising auction on October 1, contact Mania by calling 973-8247080 or e-mail her at dmania@ahsppz.org.
The park has grown in its nearly half century of operation and is now home to over 200 rescued animals. Its members look forward to continued expansion through a five-year plan to help even more animals in need.
“We don’t have a specific honoree. We will be telling stories of special events through the years, highlighting some of our groundbreaking stories, and toasting to the future. We just brought in two new tigers and two new lions who we will be celebrating at the event as well. It was two years in the making, and finally we are able to give them a permanent home,” AHS representative Danielle Mania told The Southern Ocean Times
“There are few places like it on the East Coast,” he added. He noted that the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge is also creating a celebratory Ad Journal to commemorate the occasion.“Supporters are encouraged to share memories, showcase their business, and help celebrate Popcorn Park with this special collaborative journal. The Ad Journal will also include exclusive content from our archives, giving patrons a behind-the-scenes look into some of our most notable rescue animals throughout the past 45 years,” Rosenthal said. He added, “Associated Humane Societies rescues stray and homeless animals, both domestic and wildlife, providing quality care and sanctuary until loving homes can be found. As a community-based organization, we provide low-cost veterinary care and humane education to promote responsible pet guardianship throughout New Jersey.”
By Bob Vosseller LACEY The Associated Humane Societies Popcorn Park Animal Refuge will celebrate 45 years of saving animal lives during their anniversary celebration. The event will run from 5-9 p.m. on September 10 and will honor Popcorn Park’s rich history while highlighting plans for their future. The celebration will also showcase some of the group’s most memorable residents throughout the years and highlight current residents who call the Refuge home. Attendees can enjoy light fare, cocktails, beer, wine, and live music as they walk through the Refuge enjoying the festivities. There will also be a special celebration welcoming the new lions and tigers who arrived at the Refuge on June 26. Popcorn Park was founded in September 1977 when a raccoon entered into their care after being severely injured by a leghold trap. Due to the severity of his injuries, the racoon, later known as Rigby, was unable to be released into the wild.
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By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – There are a lot of contractors and other business owners who are looking to take advantage of others. Here’s how to help protect yourself.Themost important thing for you to do is make sure everything is in writing. Obtaining a written contract will save you a lot of headaches down the road. You must be sure that everything you want is spelled out in the contract. Contracts for home improvement projects costing $500 or more must be in writing. They must include the legal name, business address, and registration number of the contractor as well as a start date, completion date, description of the work to be done, and the total price. Make sure all warranties and guarantees are in writing, and that the contract states the name brands or quality/grades of the materials to be used.
Phone & Internet Scams You might be scammed by someone you never even lay eyes on. Here’s how to protect yourself:
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The general practice is to pay for onethird in advance, one-third halfway through, and one-third upon completion.Consumers who believe they have been cheated or scammed by a business, or suspect any other form of consumer abuse, can file a complaint online with the State Division of Consumer Affairs or by calling 1-800-242-5846 (toll free within New Jersey).
Contact the Division of Consumer Affairs to learn if the contractor is duly registered to perform home improvement work in New Jersey, and learn whether the contractor has been the subject of consumer complaints and/or legal action by the Division. You can call the Division at (800) 242-5846 or use the Division’s website, NJConsumerAffairs.gov Before hiring the contractor, demand a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance policy and contact the insurer to learn whether the policy is valid. Ensure that all applicable construction permits are obtained by the contractor, from the appropriate municipality. Remember that it is customary not to pay for the entire project in advance.
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Learn about any contractor before deciding to hire them. It is ideal to work with a contractor who is recommended by people you know. It also is advisable to ask the contractor for references and speak with those references about the contractor’s work.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Dig in and do your best. You will find that you have access to reserves of strength and persistence in the week to come. You can easily investigate deep subjects and handle detailed mental work.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your finger on the pulse and marshal your resources. Some extra behind-the-scenes intel could help you out a lot. Be wise with money, you might easily incur extra expenses in the week ahead.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : You can’t expect to win every time or for everything to be perfect. Acknowledge and validate yourself for doing the best you can do. Accentuate the positive as the week progresses and celebrate every victory.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Never poke a sleeping dragon. You might need to tiptoe around a few people with short tempers in the week ahead. However, you should also be able to make some timely purchases and connect with a cool crew.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : Do a little soul-searching if you feel down. During the week, surround yourself with interesting people and mingle with key influencers. It can improve your mood to have lively conversations and take an interest in others.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Manage your life the way you would manage a business. In the early part of the week, it may make sense to curtail unnecessary expenses. Roll up your shirt sleeves and get to work to keep up with an energetic partner.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a good time to focus on research and making public appearances. Add new contacts to your phone and build up your bank account. In the week ahead, you can grow closer to a loved one or ally.
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