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TOMS RIVER – Regular meetings of the Ocean County Commissioners routinely run short – albeit not necessarily sweet. Last month’s gathering was the exception on both accords as officials spent time lauding two Two Long-Term Officials Lauded Upon Retirement learn of any applicable permit fees involved with that service and that is something Decker failed to do. Borough Attorney Ian Goldman is researching the matter further but Decker has to go to court for a violation notice he received from the Code Enforcement Office. During a recent Lakehurst Council meeting, Decker explained his predicament to Mayor Harry Robbins (Property - See Page 4) long-time public servants.Both Carl Block and Stephen Scaturro ended decades of government work.Stephen Scaturro became Ocean County’s Director of Consumer Affairs sixteen years ago. Meanwhile, Scaturro’s lifelong commitment to serving his country and its people started before he even hit his eighteenth birthday.At just 17 years old, Scaturro joined the United States Army. He later became a founding member of the Brick Township (Officials - See Page 7)
Food trucks, musical groups, a giant craft fair, carnival games and a senior Olympics were all part of a half century celebration at Leisure Village West. The recent milestone event also featured perLEISURE VILLAGE WEST CELEBRATES
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LAKEHURST – Andrew Decker wanted to make a little extra money and having seen an online business concerning leasing property on an hourly basis to pet owners, decided to give it a try.
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Dog owners would pay a nominal fee to rent his backyard property an hour, one dog at a time, but the app company advised users to check first with their municipality to Can You Rent Your Property Per Hour To Dog Owners?
Inset: These Leisure Village West ladies donned mummer attire to add to the atmosphere of the Encore Clubhouse grounds. formances by several groups in the village. A special parade that included township and county officials, representatives of the LVW Executive Board, township fire trucks, first aid squad and vehicles, and the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office kicked off the event. Anniversary Committee Chairperson Joy Carmody couldn’t have been happier with how everything went. She also served as the organizer of the craft fair that featured a large (Celebrates - See Page 5)
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Members of the Happy Days String Band perform music during the Leisure Village West 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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The Church Street homeowner explained that he was not operating a kennel on his property. “I know some people were concerned, so I wanted to clarify a few things as I think there is a misunderstanding as to what is actually happening. “I rent the property on the hour to one dog owner at a time. It is only on one part of the property. There is only one dog on the property at a time. If there is a noise ordinance pertaining to the property I will follow those rules as well,” Decker said. Decker said, “the reason I didn’t think this would be an issue is because it is a rental. People rent houses and I don’t think there is an ordinance against short term rentals and I don’t see a difference between someone renting an Air B&B and me renting property for a dog.” Mayor Robbins asked if he talked to Borough Hall before starting this business, “to see if there was going to be a problem?” “I did not,” Decker said.
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The mayor added that he had read the fi rm’s website and “it actually says that you should check with the town fi rst. As far as I know even renters have to register and pay a registration fee. At least that should have been“Thisdone.”isabusiness, you are making money from this,” Councilwoman Patricia Hodges said.
“Those doing rentals are also making money,” Decker responded. “That is true but it is a residential situation. You are zoned residential,” Hodges replied.Decker pointed out, “everyone renting in Lakehurst on a short-term basis are doing so in a residential zone. It is a rental.” He brought up the comparison to renting an AirCouncilmanB&B.
Decker said he was a host to the website of the app’s fi rm that advertises this type of service. “A police officer came to my house and that was the fi rst official notice I received. The next day he dropped off the paper but I have taken down (the ad) until the“Ifresults.”anything, it is providing a place for people to bring their dog locally,” Decker said.“Let’s let the attorney do his investigation and research and once he has his fi ndings will get back to you,” the mayor said.
Robert McCarthy responded “that is something very different.”
Photo by Bob Vosseller Andrew Decker speaks to the Lakehurst Borough governing body during a recent Borough Council meeting about renting his backyard property to dog owners.
Decker noted he has a court date for the violation notice he received of September 5. “I’m wondering what I should do prior to the court date?” While the mayor said he should try to postpone it, Goldman noted that “we can’t give legal advice. You should consult a counsel.”Deckerasked as to whether the policy was to issue a violation without fi rst issuing a warning. Goldman said that if there is a suspected violation code enforcement has the authority to cite a violator without a warning.KarenMcPartlin, Decker’s aunt, spoke next. “What I will touch on is that he had no written notification other than a police officer coming to his door. He was told he was mailed a notice but he has an app that checks when his mail is coming in and he never received a written notice. I fi nd it interesting that he wasn’t given any notice or warning before this was issued.” “I’ve seen it with other people in town where they did get a warning and it really upset me,” she said acknowledging that her nephew should have checked with Borough Hall on any procedures to follow.
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Decker said he wasn’t living at the property at the moment but visited it on a regularGoldmanbasis.brought up that it was a commercial use in a residential neighborhood and “I have to familiarize myself with the ordinances of Lakehurst on this. To compare what you are doing to neighboring towns and a quality-of-life issue, I will look at this, this week and research the ordinance.”
“Currently we have about 4,000 residents with 2,962 homes on an 825-acre site. We have approximately 60 clubs and groups,” Carmody added. Among those groups was the LVW Westernaires who sang the Star-Spangled Banner early in the day. Group member Mary Ann Earlan said, “we were the second club that was started. We formed in 1974 and we sing together several times a year - that was, until COVID - but we are coming back.”
Bottom: Members of the Westernaires gather before their first performance of the day. The singing group formed in 1974, two years after the founding of Leisure Village West.
turnout at Willow Hall following the parade. Carmody told The Manchester Times after the event that, “our craft fair had 50 vendors and every one of them told me they want to come back and do future events with us because they had such a great time. It was wonderful to see so many happy people.”
Continued From Page 1 village.”Mayor Hudak said, “I feel very honored to be here today. Leisure Village West was established in 1972 as an age restricted condominium association and built in phases and completed in 1993. I wish to celebrate and congratulate the 50th anniversary of Leisure Village West. Congratulations.” The Senior Olympics featured a torch passing ceremony before it began with Rose Marie Nappa, 87, who has lived at LVW for 27 years, walking in a circle to pass a paper torch to the next oldest senior resident. “I feel this is the best place to be,” Nappa said concerning living in LVW. There were games like the “Fastest Opener in LVW” (opening bottles and packages), “Wet T Shirt Contest” (passing water balloons), and a “Shake It Up Contest” (how many times a person can shake their hands in a given period of time). A popular event was “Pantyhose Bowling” which had participants wearing pantyhose on their heads with tennis balls in the legs. You had to use (without your hands) the tennis balls to knock down a line of water bottles as quickly as you could. There was also a trivia contest as part of the event. The winner of pantyhose bowling was Sandy Falcone who has lived in LVW for two years. She faced some strong competition from her friend Pat Kologe who is a 14-year resident ofTheLVW.senior Olympics ran for several hours concluding at 4 p.m. with everyone receiving a prize. They were coordinated by LVW members Mary Lou Doner who has lived in LVW for a decade and Linda Lobita who has been a (Celebrates - See Page 8)
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Top: Leisure Village West resident Pat Kologe swings her head to knock down water bottles as part of the pantyhose bowling event of the Senior Olympics.
“We were about 40 members strong at one point, now we are down to 28. We have some men as members too,” fellow member Nancy KrahnChucksaid.Lupo, the president of the LVW Board of Trustees, welcomed everyone outside the front of Willow Hall and introduced Mayor Robert Hudak who read a proclamation on behalf of the township. “I’d like to thank every volunteer who had anything to do with this and a special shout out to all the Anniversary Committee volunteers,” Lupo added. “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Leisure Village West and today we have a number of events, exhibitions, demonstrations that are scheduled today all throughout the
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“Steve showed great leadership and served as an example not only for residents of Ocean County as consumers,” said Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari. “But also, for helping small businesses.”
According to Vicari, New Jersey’s attorney general recognized Scaturro for changing how Consumer Affairs agencies operate and used Ocean County as a model. Each of the Ocean County Commissioners took time to express gratitude to Scaturro for his service and wish him well on his retirement. Scaturro returned the thanks with some short remarks and recalled the department’s role in the worst of times, including Superstorm Sandy and the pandemic. “Last year, we have over 9,000 cases that were processed through Consumer Affairs,” Scaturro said. “Consumer Affairs is a department where we have weights and measures. In the very beginning, we had constriction inspections, where we were responsible for every township in the county.” Scaturro called out several people by name, ending with the people closest to his heart. In thanking his family for their support, Scaturro revealed that he and his wife Ruthanne have six children, eleven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren on theDirectorway. of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners John “Jack” Kelly shared some of the history that began Carl Block’s service to Ocean County 35 years ago. “Carl was appointed first as the Ocean County Deputy Clerk in 1987,” said Kelly. “Then in 2003, and again in 2008, Carl was elected as the County Clerk.”
Police Department in 1966. Scaturro ultimately served as the head of the detective bureau. “Stephen Scaturro served 27 years as a legislative aid to Senators Andrew Ciesla and James Holzapfel,” read Clerk of the Board of Commissioners Michelle I. Gunther from a proclamation prepared in Scaturro’s honor. “(He is) a veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Air Force.”Scaturro also devoted time to community service and assumed various leadership roles. He was once the President of the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce. Scaturro not only served as President of the Brick Township Rotary Club but was also named the Rotarian of the Year in 1997. As the head of the Ocean County Director of Community Affairs, Scaturro received credit for transforming the department from a small county agency to the leading consumer affairs office in the“Hestate.has worked closely with local police departments, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, and the State Attorney General on numerous anti-fraud initiatives,” Gunther read. “And worked with the Ocean County Office of Senior Services to protect the county’s 200,000 older adults.”
A member of the state motor vehicle commission, Scaturro previously served as the vice president of the New Jersey County and Municipal Affairs agencies. Scaturro continues as the Vice President of the Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools Board of Education.
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In 2010, Kelly and then-Freeholder John Bartlett met with Block to ask him to consider leaving his elected position to take on the role of Ocean County Administrator. Block initially expressed his misgivings and ultimately took on what Kelly described as the “most powerful position in county government.”“Asouradministrator, Carl oversaw numerous projects, including the construction of a new county jail,” Kelly shared. “Many new parks, upgrading the county’s technology department, and most recently working on the new social services building and now the new courthouse annex.” According to Kelly, Block worked closely with Julie Tarrant, Chief Financial Officer, on budgetary concerns that impact county tax rates.
“Carl truly excelled during Superstorm Sandy when he led our professional staff in dealing with the aftermath of the county’s worst disaster,” said Kelly. “He helped provide relief to all of our 33 communities, but especially to the shore towns, which were most impacted by the devastating storm.”Kellyalso credited Block for his work during the COVID epidemic as county officials collaborated with the Board of Health to set up vaccination sites. Before his roles in county government, Block served as Stafford Township’s mayor for 26 years.
Scaturro’s role in Consumer Affairs included what was referred to as “tireless work” to protect the economy in Ocean County. He divided his focus between mom-and-pop businesses and recognized the importance of tourism in helping seasonal companies prosper.
Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella came with
After Gunther read the formal proclamation honoring Block, several officials and members of the public spoke about Block’s public service.
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Officials: Continued From Page 7 veteran employees from his office who had fond recollections of working with Block. Colabella pointed out that he, Kelly, and Block had all worked in the county clerk’s office at some point. Ocean County Surrogate Jeffrey Moran also took time to reminisce about working with Block, as did the other county commissioners. Kelly, generally a stickler in holding people to five-minute comment limitations, made an exception when it came to giving both public servants a proper sendoff.
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Continued From Page 5 a truck specializing in cool dessert treats was present at the Willow Hall clubhouseCapturing many memorable moments of the event were Michael Blank, the director and broadcaster of KLVW, the village’s own television station. He was joined by Riccardo Garcia, a camera operator/broadcaster and former soap opera star from Telemundo and camera man Bill Johnson. “We’ve been around for years and now we have some new equipment. We’ll be adding more programming. We have new sports show that we’ll be launching this fall,” Blank said. A shuttle bus service provided transport throughout the day for residents to enjoy activities at both locations. Many attendees also enjoyed the pools at the club houses to beat the heat of the 90-degree weather.
The last two Ocean County Commissioners meetings included discussions regarding Block and Scaturro’s replacements. Many advocated for Block to stay in his role for an extended period, while some questioned Collins’ credentials.
resident for 17 years. Other activities included a synchronous water dancing performance in the Encore Clubhouse pool, a musical performance by the Happy Days String Band who performed traditional mummers’ music while over at Willow Hall you could enjoy the sounds of the Beatles, Elvis, and other performers of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
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Block recalled that when he worked at Shop Rite and Foodtown, he did his job well. However, his work as a mayor, clerk, and administrator meant the most to him. Block’s personal goal was to improve things for people. In each of the positions he held, Block said that any accolades he received also reflected the work of the people who worked for him, supported him and helped him. Block went through an extensive list of names of people who assisted him during his various leadership roles in governmental service. His remarks included assurances that his successor Michael J. Fiure would do well. Block also expressed confidence that Tristin J. Collins appeared to have the “acumen and ability” to replace Fiure as Assistant County Administrator.
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The Commissioners appointed Scaturro’s Deputy Director Ed McBride to head up Consumer Affairs. However, in a prior meeting, members of the public asked why the position was opened to outside applicants. The Asbury Park Press reported that state Assemblyman John Catalano expressed an interest in the position.
Attendees enjoyed several amusement games like Plinko and there was face painting for children, a special photo area and demonstrations of the OC Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit held. Food trucks featured Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine and Nathan’s Hot Dogs at the Encore Clubhouse while
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TOMS RIVER –The Ocean County Historical Society, and Ocean County Cultural and Heritage are very excited to announce that the 2nd annual Ocean County History Day will be taking place on September 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with a rain day scheduled for the September 18. The event will be taking place at the Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Avenue TomsEnjoyRiver.liveoldies by the band Jersey Gold from 12 until 1:30 p.m. Meet with Revolutionary War reenactors, take a museum tour of the Ocean County Historical Society’s Victorian style house and museum, bring your children and grandchildren to view the large model train exhibit, enjoy a snack at the Cub Scouts Snack Station, leaf through the hundreds of used books for sale at only $1 each and a bag of books forAccording$5! to Tim Hart, Director of Ocean County Cultural and Heritage, “one of the most exciting and interesting parts of the day are the local history displays that organizations put so much pride and effort into.” According to Tim, this year will include displays by the Joshua Huddy Chapter of the SAR, Albert Music Hall, the Ocean County Historical Society, historical societies from Lakehurst, Lacey, Berkeley, Lakewood, Ocean County Cultural and Heritage, the Kean University and Ocean County College history clubs, Sons of the American Revolution, Island Heights Cultural and Heritage and more. Admission for this event is free, so come out and bring the family for a fun filled day. If you have any questions or want additional information, call Jeff at 609-339-9134.
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“Painting the shells was never even a thought when we first began,” shared Barrod. “However, it’s now taken on a life of its own – with many people loving it.” Barrod believes that a woman named Therisa Mendez was the first to come up with the concept. Mendez once worked as a manicurist and enjoyed delighting her clients by adding clever nail art designs. After she had children, Mendez stayed home with them and put her craftiness on the backburner.
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LONG BEACH ISLAND - Not all who comb the sandy beaches from Barnegat Light to Holgate are in search of the same treasure. While some arm themselves with metal detectors, others bank on low tide to wash ashore a novel kind of natural canvas.
Robyn Barrod first started coming to Long Beach Island 45 years ago and regularly visits her mother in Beach Haven West throughout the year. One of Barrod’s fondest memories centered on collecting shells as she sunk her toes along the shoreline. “I decided to start a Facebook page because I was missing the beach,” said Barrod. “The initial theme revolved around asking people where they were finding shells as they walked along the beach. I also asked everyone to post pictures of their finds.” “Shelling on LBI” premiered on social media
The transition from painting fingernails to painting shells started back in 2017. Mendez said she came up with the idea after she noticed other people were adding creative touches to rocks. (Shells - See Page 28)
Every seashell has a story according to shell artist Therisa Mendez. in May of 2016 and provided a great deal of information for those interested in finding shells. Barrod even went so far as to name the most frequently found types of shells on the 18-mile island. Others exchanged tidbits about the best times and places to hunt for them.
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What started as a small private group now includes nearly 6,000 members with a changed focus on artistry and a fun “shell game” twist.
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Seashells by design are wondrous remnants of the ocean waters, once inhabited by mollusks such as scallops, clams and mussels. However, even the plainest unbroken shell proves inspirational as a keepsake masterpiece for anyone with a bit of imagination.
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The only way to truly eulogize a reporter is to write an article about them. Patricia A. Miller was the name behind a lot of articles that you might have read from the last few decades. If it was about the slog of trying to recover from Superstorm Sandy, there’s a good chance it had her byline. Two other favorite topics were lifting up people who needed help and tearing down corrupt politicians. She passed away recently, and when the news broke, it was followed by a wave of condolences from people with long roots in the communities she covered. She and I would talk about how negative people could be on social media. I think it would surprise her to see the warm things people said about her. Her niece reached out to share a little bit about her: “Pat Miller had a kind heart and an enormous love of animals. She loved writing and being part of her community. She is survived by her brother John Miller and wife Darlene, and niece Erin Miller.” We at Micromedia didn’t get the chance to work with her long. She started her career at the Asbury Park Press in 1984. In addition to her beat, she wrote a weekly column “Ocean Diary.” She spent seven years at Greater Media Newspapers and served as managing editor of the Edison/ Metuchen Sentinel, the Woodbridge Sentinel and the Brick Township Bulletin. She spent eight years as a Patch editor. It was during this time that we used to cover Berkeley together, and that’s how we got to know each other. She kept trying to steal me away, but I had a good thing going with Micromedia. When she got lost in a Patch reshuffling, I scooped her up. I knew she was dependable, honest, and cared about the community. We get into this business because of compassion, and Pat’s heart was as big as they come. She was drawn to underdogs. If someone was fighting insurmountable odds, she was their cheerleader. She celebrated volunteers.Andspeaking of underdogs, she had a soft spot for pets. I took inspiration from this, and it’s why I post pets up for adoption in our papers from time to time. Pat knew what to write, and she knew what not to write (that’s an important skill they don’t teach you in journalism school). She won a number of awards during her time as a journalist, including the New Jersey Press Association, the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists and the North Jersey Press Club. Her fairness earned her respect from elected officials. If a politician didn’t like her, that politician was probably up to no good. Upon hearing of her passing, former Senator Andrew Ciesla even commented “Sorry to learn of her passing. Pat covered a lot of my public life and always did a very nice job. May God bless her soul.” Her tight connections to the community showed in her writing. For her, reporting was personal. And that’s why I set out to write about the one topic she never wrote about – herself. Thank you, Pat, for all your help and all your heart.
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Stay Mentally Fit: Exercising your mind can help your brain perform at its best. Participating in cognitively stimulating activities may help sharpen certain thinking skills that tend to diminish with age. Have fun engaging your brain by reading books, playing games and doing puzzles.
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You have the power to optimize your cognition by adopting a combination of key healthy lifestyle habits and being aware of your overall wellness. Studies show that taking proactive steps may help reduce your risk of memory loss and other forms of cognitive decline. Depicted below are evidence based recommendations to proactively manage lifestyle-related risk factors and certain medical conditions that may affect cognition.
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Be careful when using this herbal derivative because it can lower blood sugar, which can be dangerous, especially if you’re taking anti-diabetic medications or herbs. Banaba has been known to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Just like any medication or plant-derived herb, this is a possibility.
What’s interesting is that, unlike many other herbs that have anti proliferative activity, banaba works differently. Most other herbs cause a cancer cell to die (ie to end its own life), the term for this is called “apoptosis.” But with banaba leaf, the anti-cancer effect comes from several other mechanisms, and the overall result suggests it could benefit people dealing with kidney and possibly liver cancer.
There are side effects with banaba, just like there are with other herbs and medications.
1. Banaba Can Illicit Reductions in Blood Sugar. Corosolic acid has been reported to have immediate effects. For example, it was shown that this compound could decrease blood sugar levels within 60 min in participants who were tested. Banaba increases insulin sensitivity, so your levels of glucose go down. Furthermore, inflammatory cytokines also go down. This should translate to a reduced risk of diabetic complications such as heart attack and amputation. There are studies all over pubmed that will affirm these effects, and others in case you are interested.
The benefit of having more balanced blood sugar is that you have fewer cravings and can start losing weight! Any antidiabetic effect (even from medication) causes the same effect.
2. Banaba Can Cause Reductions in Cholesterol. When you reduce cholesterol to a normal healthy amount (not a ridiculously low amount), your heart disease risk decreases. And when I say “cholesterol” I don’t actually mean total amounts, I mean the LDL and VLDL components. The same constituents I mentioned above in banaba play a critical role in reducing cholesterol, and studies prove this.
The hypoglycemic effects of banaba extract come from certain leaf or seed compounds, a few of which include corosolic acid, ellagic acid, triterpenes, flavones, tannins, and others. I don’t recommend you try to steep anything off your tree or do a DIY project! You are more than likely going to hurt yourself. Commercial preparations of this natural supplement are sold in health food stores and online retailers.
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.
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Let’s go over some incredible benefits:
3. Banaba May Support Healthy DNA.
Banaba leaf has been used for centuries to treat various ailments. Banaba is not misspelled, it is not intended to be banana, it is “banaba” and therefore has nothing to do with the delicious starchy fruit you might be thinking of. Known in the botanical world as Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.), this plant is also known as the Crapemyrtle tree! When in full bloom, these are the most beautiful trees you will ever see in the south!
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Still, I feel that the pros outweigh the cons with banaba. You can ask your practitioner if it’s something that could help you. Also, if you would like to read a more detailed version of my article visit suzycohen.com.”
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Monarch Bu er ies Facing Ba les For Survival
The monarch butterfly is easily recognized by their vibrant orange wings. Monarch butterflies are pollinators, like bees. Pollinating is critical to the survival of our planet. In doing so, monarch butterflies are also an important food source for other insects, bird, and small animals. During the fall millions of monarch butterflies take on the migration to overwinter in Mexico and to some locations along the California coast. When spring arrives monarchs return to breeding areas and the cycle begins again. Their migration is considered to be one of the most spectacular on the planet. Some theories as to the causes of their decline are the loss of milkweed which is needed for monarch caterpillars to grow and develop. Milkweed is the only plant they lay their eggs on. Once the eggs hatch, the caterpillars will consume massive amounts of milkweed leaves. Sadly, the monarch butterfly population has been steadily declining at enormous rates. Some reasons for the decline are the drought conditions in areas in the western United States contributing to reduced availability of milkweed in late summer. Using insecticides and herbicides to control insects and weeds causes unintended consequences for the monarch butterfly. Habitat is lost from development and the decaying of aging trees in the overwintering sites in California. The illegal logging in overwintering sites in Mexico is also creating habitat loss. We can help the monarchs by planting milkweed and butterfly nectar plants, thereby creating a monarch butterfly habitat. Planting milkweed helps the caterpillars grow and develop. Nectar plants provide energy as they breed, for the migratory journey, and to build reserves for the long winter. When growing these plants avoid using pesticides. Without nectar plants in bloom for the monarch to feed on when they need to fly, they will not have any energy to continue and reach their destination. If we create a monarch habitat in our gardens, this will help to reverse their decline. If you would like to raise and release monarch butterfl ies, there is much information online. I would be happy to provide you with some direction as well. The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768. It is illegal to possess wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.
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Some people will try to draft wills themselves because they want to put in certain wording. In some cases the wording that they are trying to put in their wills is either illegal, impractical or impossible to carry out. For example, one client wanted to leave all the assets to the executor named in the will and let the executor determine how the assets should be divided. In other words, the executor would be making the very decisions that the maker of the will should have made.
When I ask the client why they attempted to draft their own will, the most common answer I receive is that they wanted to save money. Other times they will tell me that they wrote the will themselves because an attorney refused to prepare the will they way they wanted it. In one instance a client told me he drafted his own will because he did not understand the “legalese” he saw in wills and he wanted a will that he and his family could understand.
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It happens several times each year, a client walks into my office with a document entitled “Last Will and Testament” and asks me to review it. The document is always a will that the client attempted to draft on his or her own. In some cases they used a form book from the library, in other cases they used an online service or a software program which they purchased. In a few instances, they will attempt to copy another will, either their own prior will or someone else’s. In almost every instance, the document does not meet the requirements for a will in the State of New Jersey putting them in a position where they either have no will at all or which requires a court to interpret the document for them, which could cost their estates a lot of money. I believe that drafting your own will is like trying to remove your own gall bladder. There is a small chance that you may do it right, but there is a far greater chance that you won’t. In over 100 do-it-yourself wills that I have reviewed, not one was a valid will that would have been probated with the Surrogate’s office.
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Looking at the various reasons why people draft their own wills I find that most of them are not valid. As noted, the most common reason people try to make their own wills is to save money. This is most often an illusion. In Ocean County the average cost of preparing a will varies from $100 to $200. The cost of having to go to court if the will is not drafted property can be as high as $2,500 to $3,000. In a worst case scenario, the court may rule that there is no will at all, thus subjecting the estate to go through administration, where the cost of posting a surety bond could easily exceed $1,000.00 each year in an average estate. Clearly, any savings of trying to write your own will could be wiped out by the potential costs if the will is not drafted properly.
Finally, wills are drafted by attorneys using terms and concepts that date back to medieval England. Those terms and concept have a specific meaning in the law. Often those terms are not readily understood by the non-lawyer. By attempting to draft a will using common English, in many cases a person will create an ambiguity that can only be resolved by a court at great expense to the person’s estate. In one case, when faced with two conflicting clauses concerning the payment of death taxes and not understanding either clause, the client put both clauses into the will and said let the executor decide which clause should apply. One can only imagine what the Internal Revenue Service would have done with that logic. Your will is the most important document you will ever sign. It only makes sense to have it prepared by an attorney knowledgeable in estate law rather than try to do it yourself. The modest cost of having an attorney prepare the will is offset by the potential costs if the will is not drafted properly.
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“I had painted a shell of a lady sitting on the beach,” shared Mendez. “I wrote a quote on it that said something about “let your vibe attract your tribe.” A day or two later, a girl posted that she and her family came across the shell when they were all sitting on the beach. Sadly, their mother had recently passed away and they were gathered together, sharing memories of her. “They said they didn’t see the shell at first and were shocked when they looked down,” Mendez said. “The picture of the lady I painted looked like their mother – and the quote matched her personality. It gave them all chills, and some were even crying.” Others who found Mendez’s creations felt moved by striking coincidences. A young girl who found a shell embellished in support of Ukraine just happened to be on the way to play the Ukrainian National Anthem on her cello. A mother who found a shell Mendez painted of two children said the rendering remarkably resembled her son and daughter.
“In the beginning, they (her shell designs) were just okay,” Mendez said. “I started hiding them (the painted shells) and my then teenage daughter suggested I make an Instagram handle.” To her disappointment, no one acknowledged they’d found the shells Mendez hid in various spots throughout Long Beach Island. She tried not to make a big deal about the lack of feedback even though she knew someone had come across her designs. “Shortly before and during the pandemic, I began painting even more shells because I was home,” shared Mendez. “I also found the Shelling on LBI page, and announced I was hiding them.” The project became somewhat of a family affair. Mendez and her husband go on the hunt for seashells together. Their favorite spot is a section in Loveladies, which they always visit at low tide. Mendez washes the shells, and her 19-year-old son drills a hole through them. “This way, people don’t just have a painted shell,” Mendez explained. “They also have anMendezornament.”could not believe what happened as a result of the increased social media exposure. People literally started to go crazy in search of her hidden shells. One woman even messaged in the middle of the night and said she just had to have one of the works of art created by Mendez. During the pandemic, Mendez painted and hid approximately 500 shells, embellishing them with beach scenes, Disney characters, animals and more. When Mendez posts pictures of the shells she’s hidden, she also provides hints for those looking for a special treasure of their own.
The couple ultimately settled on hiding the shell by a bench up by one of the sand dunes.
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In the meantime, Mendez’s shell ornaments are also available for sale at Mistletoe, a gift shop in Beach Haven. Some love her work so much that they’ve commissioned Mendez to create a special shell memory.
Mendez admits she fi nds special joy in learning the shells she’s chosen to hide have made someone’s day and seemingly wound up in the right hands. She recalled the time her husband became a bit perplexed as she kept pushing him to drive further to find the perfect spot to hide one shell in particular.
“I just feel like God must have had his hand in some of the way these things happened,” summed up Mendez. Barrod said she herself doesn’t paint shells, but instead learned to decoupage them. Last December, Barrod made her first decorative attempts and added an ornamental shell to a memory tree erected in Holgate around the holidays.“Itwas a cardinal for my father (who died in 2015,) shared Barrod. “Everyone can put a shell on the tree or even on the ground around it because the tree gets filled fast. It’s a memory
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tree for people who have lost a loved one.” Christmas in July inspired a number of shell artists, including Tracy Gifford Sprague of Barnegat, well-known as a local photographer. Sprague says she takes pictures to make people feel good and happy despite all the craziness in the world. As Sprague noticed a lot more people ornamenting shells and hiding them, she decided to contribute by painting some. She added sea glass to the batch she hid to give it a different touch. “We just make a little tag that says “surprise,” Sprague noted. “We tell people they can either keep or re-hide their find and ask them to post on Facebook if they’ve found a shell.” A couple of people not only paint the shells for fun – but also to raise funds for a local non-profit organization. Both Michele MacIntyre Capri and Judy Keane said they’ve sold their handcrafts and donated the proceeds to Compassion Café, which provides meaningful employment for young people and adults withCapridisabilities.saidshe was out on short term disability herself last year and used her time at home to come up with 150 shells on behalf of the group whose mission was important to her. She filled a table with her work and accepted donations in lieu of payment. Those who picked up shells were instructed to hide them if they didn’t want them for themselves. And – also requested to patronize the CompassionKeane,Café.81, gives special meaning to the old tongue twister “She Sells Seashells by the Seashore.” The spirited senior puts a $4 price tag on her creations and invites people to her home to purchase them. Like Capri, Keane turns over all of her earnings to the Compassion Café. “When I first saw the decoupage shells about three years ago, I knew it was something I could do,” shared Keane. “I do this in Florida too, when I’m down there in the winter.” Some of Keane’s shells are on display at the Root Green Shoppe, a general store in Beach Haven. A jar set up for people who take the shells says that all donations will go to the Compassion Café. While Keane’s not running around the entire island hiding her shells, she did put one on the doorsteps of her immediate neighbors. She chuckled that some folks couldn’t immediately figure out who left behind the mystery gifts. A shell garden is set up at the end of Keane’s block on 105th Street in Beach Haven Park directly in front of the beach access ramp. People leave behind shells or take them. When Keane noticed some shells were weather worn, she took them home to make them as good as new. It’s all about a Shellabration of nature’s beauty. While surf clam shells are the most common to wash ashore the LBI beaches, many others make their way along the shoreline. Children and adults galore all seem to enjoy the game of hide and seek as demonstrated by the popularity of the Shelling on LBI Facebook page. Shells as a canvas represent a rebirth in a sense. Special people turn coastal treasures that once protected live mollusks into memories of Long Beach Island as a fantastical place at the Jersey shore.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): One for all and all for one. Grow your network of contacts in the week ahead and enjoy invaluable long-term support. Concentrate on your duties and being a team player even if participation somewhat hobbles your freedom.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : Ideas and actions must connect to bring manifestation. Your enthusiasm can stimulate your thinking processes in the upcoming week so much can be accomplished. Try to learn something new every day.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) : Create camaraderie by displaying confidence in someone’s abilities. Your opinions may shift as you become more aware of exciting and enriching ideas in the week ahead. Focus on fulfilling existing commitments.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Positive self-talk creates an improved state of mind. This might be a good week to develop practical and useful study habits. You could find that the people you meet are friendly and willing to help you.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) : You could feel ready to adopt some helpful new attitudes and behaviors. Focus on fattening your bank account and taking care of your possessions in the week to come. Put words of wisdom to good use.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The pilot light of your love and affection may flicker but should never go out. Key relationships may test your patience but by the end of the week, harmony and cooperation should be restored. Honor your commitments.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) : Watch your money. What seems like a smart purchase today might not be wise when you review the outcome later. Establish boundaries as to what you can, and cannot, accomplish in the week ahead.
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