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active shooters, should check either the FBI or Division of Homeland Se curity’s websites. Many might be surprised when it comes to making the right choice when con fronted with someone looking to harm with a gun.“We’ve seen the biggest baddest people that look
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TOMS RIVER - Not everyone who shows up at Toms River Township’s Police Department walks in with a problem. Some come hoping to be part of the solution.
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“The cost for printing the news letters is under $19,000,” said Art Gallagher, the mayor’s spokesper son. “We plan to send it to every residential address in Toms River and anticipate that postage will be approximately $7,000.”
the town’s Neighborhood Watch group. Meetings are on the first Thursday of most months and run for just one hour, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A number of municipalities throughout the state already use newsletters to keep their communi ties appraised of upcoming events, resources, and work done by their administrations.Gallaghersaid that while he is
The first edition of the 8-12 page “Toms River Current” should hit resident mailboxes at the end of the month or the beginning of October.
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the beach when she –and everyone else there – noticed the huge mam mal. She called her son to bring her the camera so she could take some pictures.Shesaid she followed the whale for about a
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TOMS RIVER – Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill’s plans to release a quar terly newsletter received council approval at the governing body’s most recent meeting.
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Before last week’s get-together, represen tatives from at least two dozen Toms River neigh borhoods had already met with local law enforce
like they’re ready to fight anybody,” Bachonski shared. “When a critical incident happens, they are hunkering down and don’t want anything to do it.”“And then, we’ve seen people who don’t look like they would take action,” continued Bachonski. “Take (Cops - See Page 4)
Around 30 township res idents appeared at police headquarters as part of
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When the resolution came before the governing body for approval, Councilman Justin Lamb asked for its removal from the consent agenda for discussion. A consent agenda is a list of routine matters that can be voted on without discussion.
Hill is not on the ballot for the 2022 election.“Iwant to support this, “said Rodrick. “But I am conflicted as I would like to see some sort of plan that there would be fair ness ensured and that other members of the governing body would have an opportunity to communicate to the public as well.”
Lamb said other jurisdictions solicit busi nesses to advertise and asked why taxpay ers had to bear the cost of the newsletter.
Gallagher confirmed after the council meeting that the township intends to consider the concept of advertisers supple menting the cost of the publication.
“It (the newsletter) is to bring what the town is doing, as a lot of people seem to be uninformed even though the information’s on the website and various other media platforms,” replied Geoghegan. “It’s intend ed to be truthful, factual, and if you have something you want to contribute, you can.”
Lamb asked why the pricing was left open-ended and questioned the timing of the first release. Pricing differentials appear related to the cost of mailing and the final publication size.
about the importance of numbers on hous es and streetlights.
Bachonski recalled when someone called in to report a person from outside the neighborhood was sitting on a bench. The individual wasn’t doing anything wrong, but the individual who notified authorities felt they looked out of place. “It was a relatively low priority call because this wasn’t even a suspicious person,” Bachonski explained. “There was a concern about why it took the police so long to get there. So I had Sgt. Daniel Ruiz look into it for me.”
Ruiz was also at the Neighborhood Watch meeting and nodded his head as Bachonski explained what else was happening in town when the department received the tip. Five patrol officers were on one call, while another
The contract for printing and mailing services awarded to Urner Barry only covers 2022 editions of the newsletter with anticipated release dates in September and November.
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Lambreason.voted against appropriating funds for the quarterly newsletter, while Coun cilman Daniel Rodrick abstained. Rodrick said he saw the newsletter’s value, mainly because residents no longer receive print media at home. However, Rodrick ex pressed concerns that the timing seemed close to Hill’s election.
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“That’sbills. once a year,” Hill pointed out. “This will provide more updated informa tion to the public.”
“The plan is to share factual information about good things happening in town,” Gallagher said. “We want to highlight what we’ve accomplished and show some of the great things going on in areas like the recre ation department. There are also things like the new skate park and dog park we want to showcase and give schedules for events at the Senior Center.”
Council President Kevin Geoghegan said the total award allocated for the newsletter is $37,930, although it is open-ended. The amount is expected to cover two quarterly editions, which Geoghegan stressed were not intended as political pieces.
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Council Vice President Matthew Lotano said the governing body received criticism regarding a lack of communication at last year’s reorganization meeting. He felt the proposed newsletter would be an asset for that
heading up the project, several people are participating in both putting together content and production of the end product.
The Ward 1 councilman pressed further, stating Hill already sends out a letter with tax
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By way of example, Geoghegan said he’d like the newsletter to include something
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action.”Thepurpose of the Toms River Neighborhood Watch groups is by no means vigilante in na ture. Instead, the local law enforcement agency hopes that everyday citizens can provide help by following a now familiar mantra. “If you see something, say something.”
The Toms River Township Police Department employs 162 officers, with approximately 100 on patrol during multiple shifts. Tips from residents often prove helpful and are answered according to their significance.
responded to a motor vehicle crash. It all came down to a matter of priorities set for every call. One of the critical things stressed with calling in suspicious activities to police included a reminder. Reports should be made because something just doesn’t seem right about their behavior – not because of someone’s skin color orDuringreligion.July and August, the Toms River Town ship Police Department responded to a total of 12,526 calls for service, which breaks down to 202 calls per day. Bachonski ran through the statistics and commented on some of the events.
The challenges on the beaches involved hundreds and hundreds of kids. Some of the problems amounted to criminal mischief com plaints, like the group who decided to take down a stop sign. Juveniles have also done damage to
Local police answered several calls regarding juveniles on the beach at Ortley Beach and Nor mandy Beach. Bachonski referenced changes in New Jersey law that many police officers find have essentially tied their hands when dealing with“Certainminors.laws have been changed regarding marijuana and juvenile justice law that have given juveniles more power than they should,” said Bachonski. “Juveniles are telling police to go away, and there’s nothing we can do about it – and they have marijuana and alcohol on them.”
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“We are on until 11 p.m. and represent a pres ence with a high visibility patrol unit,” Garris shared. “We help prevent criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, and kids seeing a police car
Bachonski said that a lot, if not all of those
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Back in the day, it was Loews Theaters, then Sony Theaters, until finally switching to AMC. But most of us knew it simply as Seacourt theater. A 10-screen cinema was huge for its time, and unheard of now because of oversized recliner seats take up more space. Seacourt had two of the biggest theaters in the country at the time that held over 500 seats each. And you walked into a huge lobby with a high mirrored ceiling filled with hundreds of Hollywood style lights.
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As part of his review of the calls during July and August, Bachonski addressed the fatal shooting at the Hookah Lounge in the Silverton section of town.
involved, were from out of town and that there was no threat to residents stemming from the incident.Manyof the participants in the Neighborhood Watch group related their observations before the incident. For example, some noticed the shopping center parking lot was filled to capacity late at night and was very dark. One woman wondered if there was a “pop-up party” in progress. Discussions continued on a variety of subjects, from phone scams to people loitering on premises. The evening ended on schedule, with the group invited to tour the police station.
Seacourt was one of the rare theaters at the time to pop its own popcorn. Employees would pop nonstop as thousands flocked in from the beaches on a rainy summer day or holiday weekend to see the hottest movies. For most of the 90s it was THE place to go. Lines would run outside and down the sidewalks for movies like Lion King and Star Wars. And when Seacourt upgraded its surround sound, the whole building would shake as a twister made its way across the screen or a dinosaur let out it’s mighty roar to the cheers of the sold-out crowd.
in when they’re locked. If thieves recognize the cars are accessible, they may try to get into peo ple’s garages or mud rooms to steal the key fobs.
I was sad when I heard Seacourt was finally closing. It was my first job, and it was my favorite job. It was sad to know I won’t be able to visit again, and smell the popcorn filled halls, or look up into the mirrored ceiling and see the reflections of my coworkers. Seacourt brought an entire community together and made a lot of peoples’ lives better. It is the end of an era, but the memories will last a lifetime.
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goes a long Bachonskiway.”went on to remind the Neighbor hood Watch group to lock their own cars and told the story of one family who experienced attempted thefts of their vehicles eight or nine times.“There are organized groups that are attempt ing to steal high-end cars,” Bachonski shared. “A lot of people are leaving their key fobs in the cars, and they’re leaving them unlocked.”
Range Rovers and BMWs are an example of vehicles that give off literal signals that their doors are unlocked. Both pull their side mirrors
At the height of it all, Seacourt employed over 50 employees. And if you worked there, you were like family. The theater never closed, so you would spend Christmas, Halloween, and 4th of July to gether. Eating left over Thanksgiving meals from home while ushering thousands into the theater was commonplace. I personally know of over a dozen couples who are still together and happily married with children from meeting at Seacourt, including myself.
I could tell stories for hours of late-night movies with employees, after-hour laser tag games, and butter flavored topping drinking contests, but one that always stuck out was the time we lost power on a rainy 4th of July weekend. The theater was packed, 3,000 strong, and you could barely push your way through the lobby. A thunderstorm brought every seaside visitor from the beaches to the cool confines of our theater. Interesting fact about film projectors, all you need is the power to flicker, and they will shut down to stop the film
I had the pleasure or working at Seacourt for 10 years, during what most would call the heyday of its time. I started out selling popcorn and cleaning theaters, then moved into the projec tion booth, until finally becoming a manager. It wasn’t an easy job, but it was a lot of fun. Chaotic, exhausting fun.
bathrooms and equipment in local parks.
“I spoke with the lieutenant in charge of the detective bureau,” said Bachonski. “He wanted me to assure everyone that the problem that occurred in Toms River is most likely not going to present itself in Toms River again.”
Special Police Officer I Max Garris, who started with Toms River Township Police eigh teen months ago, added some of his thoughts concerning juveniles in the parks.
And he was right.
from burning. So as the storm grew overhead, we all knew it might get dicey. A quick flash, crack, and then silence as the theater lobby went dark, and the emergency lights kicked on. Then the silence turned to murmurs and footsteps as the wave of angry and confused customers swarmed out from their theaters and surrounded the box office. Much of the next hour or two were a blur, but we got to close early that night, and we all hung out into the wee hours laughing and retelling the story to one another as we fixed all the film piled on the projection room floor.
I remember a regional manager once visited during an employee meeting. He wanted to know how our turnover rate was so low compared to the other theaters. We all looked at one another in shock. A long-time employee named Ben (who proudly made sure to let anyone who would listen know that HE ripped the first ticket at Seacourt) stood and said, “Well... this is my 2nd family, so when it gets tough, we are here for one another.”
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By investing a lot of mon ey into hiring more IRS agents and streamlining the process, they are cracking down on Accordingmillionaires.toNatasha Sa rin, Deputy Assistant Sec retary for Economic Policy, in 2021 “the ‘tax gap’ - the difference between taxes that are owed and collected - totals around $600 billion annually and will mean approximately $7 trillion of lost tax revenue over the next decade. The sheer magnitude of lost revenue is striking: it is equal to 3% of GDP, or all the income taxes paid by the lowest earning 90 percent of taxpayers.
“The tax gap can be a major source of inequity. Today’s tax code contains two sets of rules: one for regular wage and salary workers who re port virtually all the income they earn; and another for wealthy taxpayers, who are often able to avoid a large share of the taxes they owe… estimates from academic re searchers suggest that more than $160 billion lost annu ally is from taxes that top 1 percent choose not to pay.”
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I recognize that Rt. 9 is a traffic nightmare, and the State bears some re sponsibility for that since it has mandated how our Town Center could develop, making Rt. 9 and Lacey Rd. the hub. Development is focused on these two roads, and we have no choice in those matters. It is not our burden to bail out the State by alternative road building for a situation of its own making. Other towns along Rt. 9 are probably facing the same congestion, yet the State refuses to take corrective action.
On the House side, Rep resentatives (in our area) Kim and Smith voted yes, Van Drew voted no.
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With all due respect, the founders gave America a constitutional republic that leaders would represent us in Congress. Are they doing that? Make your voices be heard in November’s elec tion. What kind of legacy do we want to pass on to our children and grandchildren?
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their concerns. They want claims to be processed quickly, the appeals pro cess to be expedited, private health tests to be accepted by the VA, and more. They want suicide prevention and mental health thatnaturalizationinTheyimprovements.wantimmigrantsthemilitarytohaveaprocesssotheyarecitizensby
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Biden’s plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents will help close that gap.
A great deal of the bills are trying to achieve fairness. Some groups get treated better than others (The Coast Guard isn’t paid during government shut downs). Some ailments are covered but not others.
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On a practical note, it appears to me that the most benefit of a road extension would be for transient traffic heading to Waretown and points south. Anyone living in Lacey any length of time knows alternative paths.
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Pray And Vote
If you believe in abortions that are other than rape or incest, use a contraceptive and don’t get pregnant in the first place!
Every election season, politicians scramble to come up with a platform to win the most votes. They have high-paid consultants with their fingers on the pulse of the nation. They read polls, have lunch with lobbyists and get donations from people with deep pockets.Butthey shouldn’t do all that. Not when some groups are extremely clear in what they want.
My message is this: If you are inclined to reach out to your federal politicians about helping veterans, start with the two websites I listed above. Give them a read. Do some research on your own. Then contact your Senator or Repre sentative and ask them to support the causes you agree with. Congressman Kim’s been rezoned so that he won’t represent anyone in our area in 2023, but here’s the websites on how to contact the rest of tactvandrew.house.gov/contact/chrissmith.house.gov/contact/menendez.senate.gov/conbooker.senate.gov/contactthem:
Understandably, health care amounts to a lot of
Unfortunately, I have had to call for intervention by the Manchester Police Depart ment more than once in the past few years. The good news is that each time the police have been efficient, cordial and extremely capable in ad dressing the various problems that have arisen.
If you believe in releasing jailed or imprisoned inmates, especially dangerous felons, because of overcrowding, then don’t complain about the increasing crime wave!
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If you believe in defunding the police, don’t call them nor 911 – handle it yourself!
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Rumor has it that the Township may be in nego tiations to buy land south of Lacey Rd. in the area of the old rail bed for the purpose of extending Railroad Ave. I don’t think there should be any more road building in either direction, but I’ll confine my comments to the proposed southern ex tension.Ifurther demand that be fore any action is taken that this matter be put on a ref erendum for voter decision.
Stop voting the way you vote. Remember the “king dom of God” is not a de mocracy. It does not start at the White House or the school house but it begins at the true church house. This nation needs to repent of sins and turn from it so God will hear from heaven and heal ourOnlyland.then, will we see a revival come. America is in trouble. Please pray! Thank you and God bless!
In general, police all over the nation get a lot of bad press, most of it undeserved. I urge everyone, when you have the opportunity, thank a police man or policewoman for a job well done. And, do it not only privately, but publicly as well!
Take veterans for exam ple. The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars both have legislative directives that they publish online right here: org/legislative/agendalegion. and al-legislative-servicevfw.org/advocacy/nation
the time they finish basic training. They want to make sure that military housing is safe and free of toxic substances. They want to restore the idea that Congress can declare war. They have a lot of ideas, and that last bit about Congress declaring war is probably the most contro versial one. The rest are no-brainers. As an outsider, I’m shocked that these things have to be made into bills. But I’m not entirely surprised, given the way we treat our veterans.
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The most recent example of these excellent traits was Patrolman Joseph Reilly on Friday, August 12th!
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Their requests are all spelled out. Some of them are very sad, like “Elimi nate food insecurity in the military.” No one serving our country should have to worry about putting food on their table, yet here we are. There’s even a local organization called Dine On Us that tries to help the folks on the base. This is something that should never happen. The 2023 military budget is proposed to be $773 billion, and part of that includes a raise of 4.6%, so that’s a start. Maybe they should have bought one fewer battle ship or something.
Sometimes, you have to spend money to make money, and that’s what the White House is doing now.
If you’re a current office holder, or someone who is running for office, give those two websites a thor ough read and get yourself educated on the issues that most impact our veterans. We need more politicians who listen to veterans more than deep-pocketed do nors.
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against this is a millionaire, and has millionaire friends. Or, they’re a billionaire and have billionaire friends.
If you’re against offshore windmills for electric ener gy because they spoil your
sion, though I’ve not seen a proposed plan. It appears the road would parallel Station Dr. (E. Railroad Ave.) heading for the small lake. Will it cross the lake? How? By a bridge or tun nel? How many additional traffic lights may be needed to make the road safely functional? Money for more lights in town could be better spent at other bot tlenecks.Lastbut not least, what provision will be made for the geese crossing Parker Ave. by the lake? I drive by there once a week, and sev eral times a year I encounter a carcass.Bottom line, how much money in tax increases do you want to spend for a road extension that will be of limited use to Lacey residents?
They are not coming after you or me. They are coming after the rich people who ar en’t paying their fair share. Once the rich start paying their taxes, our taxes will go who is
The American Legion even goes so far as to list the actual bills that they support, like the PACT Act that recently passed which provides health insurance to those who manned toxic burn pits. For us in New Jersey, Senators Booker and Menendez voted yes.
Currently, nearly 81% of New Jerseyans have completed their primary series, and more than 54% have received a first booster.
New Jersey has received allocations of both Pfizer and Moderna bivalent boosters, which are being delivered to vaccine pro viders. Over 800 sites are expected to have bivalent booster doses in the coming days. Individuals can find locations offering the boosters on the COVID-19 Vaccine Finder and Community Calendar at covid19.nj.gov
Booker also called upon President Biden to issue an Executive Order to require use of the Food Service Guidelines for Federal Facilities (FSG) for food and beverages sold and served at federally owned and operated facilities, which would ensure that healthy food is available on federal property. “Mil lions of people rely on federal food service operations, including federal employees, veterans in Veterans Affairs hospitals, members of the armed services, and people
The recommendation by the federal Cen ters for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) follows the recommendation from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer and the Moderna bivalent boosters.
“Programs such as medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions should become covered benefits by Medicare, Medicaid and the Veterans Administration in order to prevent and manage chronic disease.”
trition as a targeted oppor tunity for improving health and lowering healthcare spending, despite it being the top cause of poor health.
“As we continue to adapt our response to COVID-19 to protect public health, these new boosters have been updated to target commonly-circulating variants in order to guard individuals against severe illness this fall,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “I contin ue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated and to stay up to date on their boosters, as vaccines are our greatest tool in the fight against
“Our healthcare system largely ignores nu
As bivalent vaccines, these boosters will target both the original COVID-19 strain as well as the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants. Omicron is currently causing most U.S. COVID-19 cases and are predict ed to circulate this fall and winter as well, according to the FDA.
who are incarcerated in federal prisons,” Booker explained. “An executive order requiring the use of the FSG would change our government purchasing to improve health and reduce long-term healthcare costs. Procurement consistent with the FSG would also support healthy food purchases from independent family farmers and help address climate change. In addition, all federal agencies should make a vegetarian entrée available everywhere that federal government cafeterias are serving meals.”
Senator Cory Booker
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information, encourage companies to refor mulate their products to be healthier, and encourage healthier diets,” Booker noted.
yet to get any COVID-19 vaccine or booster, we strongly encourage you to get one today to help protect yourself, your family and community.”
COVID-19 primary series vaccines contin ue to be recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters are recommended for every eligible individ ual ages 5 years and older. Going forward, bivalent boosters will be the sole version of COVID-19 boosters available to anyone ages 12 years and older.
TRENTON – Individuals ages 12 and older are now able to obtain a COVID-19 bivalent
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Booker urged for better integration of Food as Medicine – programs that integrate the power of food to prevent and treat diet-re lated disease – into federal healthcare.
“COVID-19COVID-19.”vaccines have proven to be safe and effective and continue to protect against serious illness and save lives. With children back in school and the upcoming fall and winter holidays, the new bivalent vaccine will give New Jerseyans additional protections against these highly transmissi ble subvariants,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “As always, if you have
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Innovative new strategies can integrate nutrition and healthy eating for both treatment and prevention across federal healthcare programs,” wrote Sen. Booker in a letter to Ambassador Susan Rice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutri tion, and Health, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) outlined his top policy objectives that have the potential to dramatically im prove nutrition and reduce hunger and diet related diseases in the U.S. The Conference will be held on September 28, 2022 and is the largest whole-of-government initiative to improve the national food system in more than 50 years.
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Additionally, Booker pushed for the Food and Drug Administration to use its existing legal authority to protect consum ers. “Front-of-package labeling - such as warning labels or stoplights that signal to consumers if the food product is too high in salt, added sugar, or saturated fat - can promote more equitable access to nutrition
Sen. Booker worked with Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives James P. McGovern (D-MA) and Jackie Walorski (R-IN) on bipartisan, bicameral legislation (S.3064/H.R.5724) to help establish the White House Conference on Hunger, Nu trition, and Health. In August, he hosted a listening session with New Jersey anti-hun ger advocates, state officials, and agricul tural stakeholders in advance of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health scheduled for September.
“The majority of sodium and added sugar intake in our diet come from ultra-pro cessed foods. Very little progress will be made to improve our diet and reduce diet-re lated disease if ultra-processed foods go unchecked,” Booker continued. “In order to substantially reduce diet-related disease, the FDA should require mandatory reductions of excessive sodium and added sweeteners including sugars.”
The new Pfizer bivalent booster is rec ommended for all individuals ages 12 and older, while the Moderna bivalent booster is recommended for those ages 18 and older. People can get the bivalent booster if it has been at least two months since they have completed their primary vaccination series or two months after they have received the most recent booster dose with any autho rized or approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine.Inits statement, the CDC said in the coming weeks, the agency also expects to recommend updated COVID-19 boosters for other pediatric groups. When data are available and FDA authorizes these other types of COVID-19 boosters, CDC will quickly move to help make them available in the United States, according to the statement.“Ifyouare eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster and I strongly encourage you to receive it,” said CDC Di rector Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., in the statement.
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Established in 2014, the JSCWRT meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, from September to June, in Room 203 of Bart lett Hall on the Ocean County College Campus.
Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Announces Fall Speaker Schedule
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TOMS RIVER – During the month of June, the Soroptimist International of the Central Jer sey Coast held a raffle to benefit Period Poverty. More than $500 was raised. The club purchased feminine hygiene products. On August 17 they donated the sup plies to Carly Cohen, Associate Campus Minister at the Geor gian Court University Student Food Pantry. This pantry supplies food and personal care products to students in need.
November 9 - JSCWRT member and Western Theatre expert, John Chaballa, will present: “The Battle of Nashville”
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The upcoming slate of speakers for the Fall Schedule are:
The public is invited to attend a meeting of their choice as a guest of the JSCWRT. Anyone deciding to join the group as a member may do so. Annual dues for a single membership are $25 per year or $35 for a family membership. Membership for active Ocean County College students and active military are free. These dues help pay the monthly speaker costs. Come join!
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At each monthly meeting, the members and guests of the JSCWRT enjoy a presentation by authors, scholars, or other noted experts in Civil War History.
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For more information, stop by and enjoy one of these presentations, or visit the website at: jscwrt.org.
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September 14 - Professor Chris DeRosa of Monmouth University will be returning to present: “How Reconstruction is Presented in our Texts and Books”
Paula De John - Manager • NJ Lic#3438
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TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table (JSCWRT) is a non-profit group of Civil War enthusiasts of all ages, occupations, and experience levels, who are drawn together by their common interest in Civil War history.
TOMS RIVER – Join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for their Comfort Food Festival on September 17 from 12 to 6 p.m. In addition to all the great food, the street will be filled with merchan dise vendors, handcrafters, kids’ activities, live entertainment and a beer & wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admis sion & Free Parking in downtown during the event. More information by visiting towntomsriver.com/comfort-food-festival.down
would like to join, make a donation, or have questions, please contact sicentraljersey coast@soroptimist.net.
October 12 - Allen Thompson will present:
Chief Gonzalez has long been a valued member of the department and safety team. During his time, he has educated countless members on numerous disciplines designed to enhance safe operations on
Former Fire Chief Receives Awards
Congratulations and well-deserved Chief!
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Photo courtesy Toms River Fire Department, Company #1 the fire-ground with a specific emphasis on situational awareness and traffic-based safety concerns and procedures. Beyond the confines of Toms River Town ship Chief Gonzalez has taken his passion and devotion for scene safety to a national stage becoming the director of operations for Florian ReApparatus, a New Jersey based firm that specializes in transform ing decommissioned fire apparatus into traffic attenuators with the sole intent of keeping responders safe while working on theChiefroadways.Gonzalez is certainly deserving of this award, he has shown time and time again what makes the Toms River Fire De partment one of the premier fire & rescue agencies in the state of New Jersey.
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This annual award recognizes members of the international fire service community who have gone above and beyond in the realm of firefighter and scene safety.
During the International Association of Fire Chiefs convention in San Antonio, TX, former company 1 Fire Chief and current Safety Officer John Gonzalez was presented with the “Garry Briese IAFC Safety Perfor mance Award.”
TOMS RIVER – On behalf of the Officers and Members of Toms River Fire Depart ment, Company #1 I would like to extend their congratulations to one of their own.
Back The Bark
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Federation of Repub lican Women hosted an event with over 200 people honoring Commissioner Ginny Haines featuring keynote speaker Kellyanne Conway on August 26 at the Days Hotel in Toms River.Ginny Haines currently serves as an Ocean County Commissioner and as New Jersey’s National Assemblyinherandrolesed,nity,asionerCommitteewoman.RepublicanCommisHaineshaslongbeenchampionforthecommuservinginvariouselectappointedandvolunteeronthelocal,countystatelevelsthroughoutcareer.HainesservedtheNewJerseyGeneralrepresentingthe 10th legislative district.
“OCFRW was proud to honor our Na tional Republican Committeewoman and Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines for supporting the Women’s Feder ation throughout the years,” said OCFRW Chairwoman Noriko Kowalewski. “Com missioner Haines sets an example for others to emulate and displays leadership for all
Supporting Bradley Beach Police De partment K9 Unit. Join for this fundrais ing event to provide two fully equipped and necessary K9 vehicles to Bradley! Beach PD and to provide two service dogs to two veterans in need.
For Others Presents: Back the Bark in Seaside Park on September 10 from 2 to 10 Spendp.m.an entire fun filled day on the beach! Tickets $75 pre-order $85 at the door tickets include: Entry, access to all music, three tastings, and one raffle ticket.
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SEASIDE PARK – Angel and Jules
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Kellyanne Conway, former senior advisor to President Trump and the first woman to successfully run a U.S. presidential campaign, gave an inspiring speech outlining an optimistic path forward for Republicans.
GOP Event Honors Commissioner Ginny Haines Keynote Speaker Kellyanne Conway
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to be proud of. We were thrilled to have Kellyanne Conway come to Ocean County and share her insights with us.”
Philip Brilliant, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GTRCC, said, “We are thrilled
but with the same event and the same goal to raise money for the Bullet Proof Vest Fund. There’s fun for the entire family! Come enjoy the live music, DJ, dunk tank, police motorcycles, fire trucks, ambulances and much more!
Since 2018, Papanikolas has served as the director of business for the GTRCC, managing all finances of the organiza tion, including the budget and financial statements, and worked side by side with the CEO. Papanikolas is active in the community, especially as a volunteer and educator at Saint Barbara Greek Ortho dox Church, Toms River. Papanikolas is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing & International Business.
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TOMS RIVER – Saint Andrew UMC will be hosting a Fall Craft Vendor Fair on October 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at 1528 Church Road, Toms River.
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Delicious food for purchase. Free popcorn and small pumpkins for kids. Come join the fun and shop with a wide variety of top vendors and crafters.
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TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce (GTRCC) announced that Marina Papanikolas, Toms River, has been named the next President and CEO as of August 30. Danielle Norcross, the current Chamber president and CEO, will be leaving at the end of August after 12 years with the Chamber, during which time she and Papa nikolas assisted GTRCC members through the pandemic and helped the Chamber reach a membership milestone of 400 members.
TOMS RIVER – Join the Toms River Police Department and Toms River PBA for their 32nd Annual Vest a Cop on Wash ington Street of Downtown Toms River on September 26 from 5 to 10 p.m. This year they will be in a new location,
to have Marina as our new President and CEO. We are confident that her knowl edge of our membership and community involvement will serve her well in this new position. She has a deep knowledge of the Chamber operations, passion for pro-business advocacy and community impact, and a vision for the future. Mari na has been and will continue to be a true asset to the Chamber as the organization moves forward.”
GTRCC holds at least three in-person net working events monthly and has scheduled two major events this fall, an annual golf outing September 15 and annual awards din ner October 20. For more information about the Chamber, these events, and membership, visit tomsriverchamber.com.
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Come and enjoy our community while support ing our community! More infor can be found by visiting aneedwefeed.org/battleriver123.
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TOMS RIVER – A Need We Feed will benefit from the 2nd Annual 1-2-3 Run 1 Mile / 2 Mile / 5k Race Individual & Team Races held on September 11 at Battle River Brewing.
Jukebox Saturday Night celebrates Ameri ca’s Swing Era, performing the greatest hits as recorded by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Jimmy Lunce ford, Harry James, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan, Count Basie and more! Vocal selections include songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Doris
Fall Family Fun Day
A Need We Feed 2nd Annual 1-2-3 Run
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TOMS RIVER – Join Jukebox Saturday Night at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts for a musical revue of the great Big Bands of the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s on Sep tember 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now.
Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org or by calling the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500. n E w S
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Registration: 7 a.m. Preregister online at race forum.com/battleriver. Choose your distance: 1 Mile /2 Mile / 5k or run them all!
Jukebox Saturday Night Brings The Sounds Of Swing
• Balloon Artist • Food Trucks • DJ • Live Band • Drink Tickets • Awards • Street Vendors • Team Building Activities • Great Prizes!
TOMS RIVER – Come on out for Fall Family Fun Day on September 25! Come as you are and experience powerful, engaging worship and an inspiring message during the 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Bring the kids to the dy namic children’s ministry during the 10 a.m. service, they stay for family-friendly fun like
• Team Races
• Fire Trucks
carnival games, inflatable fun zones, petting zoo, cotton candy, popcorn and more around 11:30 a.m. The festivities will wrap up by 3 p.m. Rain date October 2. The Church of Grace and Peace is located at 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. For more information, call 732349-1550 or visit graceandpeace.org
The show is a fun-filled event for all ages, performed by an energetic group of instrumen talists and vocalists who will keep you moving in your seats, tapping your toes, and clapping your hands. Jukebox Saturday Night is sure to bring back fond memories for many, while cre ating exciting new memories for those enjoying the music of the Big Band era for the first time.
Day, Bob Eberly, Helen O’Connell, Rosemary Clooney, and other vocal idols.
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zles, picture frames and more! Snacks and lunch available.
Project DASH is a DoorDash initiative that partners with food banks and soup kitchens to address the issue of food insecu rity. Once an individual registers, Simon’s
333 Route 18, Old Bridge; and September 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First United Meth odist Church of Toms River, 129 Chestnut Street, Toms River.
“This is a huge move forward,” said John Salemi, Sr. Executive Director for Simon’s Soup Kitchen “Innovative and transforma tional home delivery solutions like this help us reach those in our communities facing the greatest challenges to food access.”
If you are interested in becoming a member of the cast, go to their website and signup at Emanonwg.org. Emanon recruits members up to the age of 22.
TOMS RIVER – The Emanon Winter Col or Guard of Toms River is recruiting new cast members for the 2023 indoor winter guard season. They begin preparing for their 2023 season this coming September and Emanon is a weekend only color guard.
Holiday City South Garden Club Mum Sale
Simon’s Soup Kitchen will reopen for its 19th year on October 18. Meals are served to those in need from the Our Lady of Perpet ual Help Parish Center located at 168 Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights on Tuesday and Friday evenings beginning at 5 p.m.
Soup Kitchen uploads the deliveries online through DoorDash, which ensures that the food is brought to the addresses provided. Individuals would receive meals twice a week on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Those interested in receiving meals through the Project DASH program must register by visiting simonssoupkitchen.org or by calling 732-270-5941.
Local Soup Kitchen Partners With DoorDash
Auditions are: September 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church,
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Simon’s Soup Kitchen has announced it has partnered with the food-delivery service DoorDash to provide meals to seniors, disabled veterans, and homebound individuals in need on the barrier island. Launching this fall, Simon’s Soup Kitchen begins its 19th year serving those in need in our communities.
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BERKELEY – Holiday City South Garden Club will be hosting a Mum Sale on Sep tember 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 139 Santiago Drive, Berkeley. For more information, contact 732 341-4518 or cbaszkowski@aol.com.
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TOMS RIVER – First United Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Rummage Sale on Sep tember 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and October 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ($4 bag sale Saturday only) Sale includes clothes, kitchen items, holiday items, linens and bedding, toys, games, puz
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For information call 732-349-8155 or email Office@Fumctr.com. First United Methodist Church is located at 129 Chestnut Street, Toms River.
The Toms River Times, September 10, 2022, Page 17jerseyshoreonline.com 1579 Old Freehold Rd. Toms River, NJ www.rosegardennj.com732-505-447708753 nursing and rehabilitation center Food & Entertainment! RAIN OR SHINE! (Covered area available for Cameo Concert) Ample seating will be provided however, please bring a lawn chair. We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy! FREE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! IS PROUD TO Present... The 17th Annual Classic Automobile Show New Jersey’s Favorite Oldies Group SeptemberSaturday,24, 2022 From 11 AM - 3 PM (Show Starts at 1PM) Also Featuring... TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED! On July 15 our angelic nurse of 13 years, and her 3 year old daughter were killed in an automobile crash. This year we are asking for a small VOLUNTARY donation to assist in creating the "Denise James Nursing Scholarship Fund." Wash & Fold Service Dry Cleaning LEO’S Open*CELEBRATING(Leo’s732-288-9595LAUNDRYPlaza)CornerofCoolidgeAve&Rt.37TomsRiver–08753Owned&OperatedbyTim&ColleenSheedyOUR17THYEARINBUSINESS!*ThankyouOceanCounty!CoinOperatedLaundromatDaily:8am-8pm•LastWash6:30pm
TOMS RIVER – The Scholarship Com mittee is sponsoring their 29th Annual Golf Outing on October 10. Fee of $125 per golfer for a great round at Cedar Creek. Includes breakfast, lunch and cocktail hour with
dinner at the Lodge. Gift auction and 50/50 will be at the Lodge. Signup sheets are at both bars. Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 is located at 600 Wash ington Street, Toms River.
TOMS RIVER – Gardens of Pleasant Plains Barbecue will be on September 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. BYOB. Music by Joe Leo. Come out and party! Tickets must be bought in person at Gardens of Pleasant
TOMS RIVER – Enjoy a memorable evening of laughter, tears and the love of life’s journey. The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host “A Variety of Vi gnettes” by The Guild Theatreworks, 7 p.m. September 21.
The nonprofit troupe, which began as the Brick Community Players, is in its 32nd year of performing musicals, dramas, comedies, and improvisations. The group operates in the Robert Anstett Cultural Arts Center in Brick, and maintains an active
Guild Theatreworks Presents “A Variety Of Vignettes”
Toms River Elks 29th Annual Golf Outing
Gardens Of Pleasant Plains Barbecue
Plains Clubhouse located at 41 Columbine Circle Toms River by September 9. Price is $18 a person. Hamburgers, hotdogs, sausage and peppers, soft drinks, salads and watermelon.
Ensemble members will portray characters in works created by Neil Simon, Lanford Wilson, Alan Ayckbourn, Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Michael Frayn, Leonard Gershe, and more.
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Photo courtesy Ocean County Library FacebookAppearingfollowing.willbeCorey Crawford, Kelly Cusick, Jeri Georger, Jeff Hand, Kelly Lund strom, Linda McLaughlin, Gail Sheehan, Janet Lynn Spahr, Bill Weston and others, many of whom worked together in the 1980s at the Macallister Playhouse in Jackson. Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free program, sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River. The Toms River Branch is at 101 Washington Street. For more information, call 732-349-6200.
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The performance in Mancini Hall will in clude iconic monologues and sketches from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, City Slickers, PrisonerBlowCaliforniaBridesmaids,Suite,ComeYourHorn,TheofSecondAvenue, and other classic and contemporary works.
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Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
Upper respiratory viruses often create fluid buildup in the middle ear, leading to congestion, pain, muffled sound, and secondary infections. The flu virus has been known to affect the auditory nerve,
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Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always avail able to answer your questions about hearing health. His offices are located in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting and can be reached by calling 732-8183610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-9788946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com.
or are seeking support. Call the church office from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions. Con tact the facilitator Stefanie if you have a question at 732-350-2904.
which can cause permanent hearing loss. Similar to the flu, COVID-19 has shown an alarming ability to attack the hearing and vestibular systems, although the exact reason is still under investi gation. Patients with long-haul COVID are at increased risk. Luckily, serious hearing damage from viral infections is rare, though the temporary effects are uncomfortable — stuffiness, dizziness, tinnitus, and ear infections could put a damper on your future holiday plans.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
How Colds, The Flu & Covid-19 Affects Hearing
In my opinion, this is reason enough to frequently wash your hands, don a mask (when in large in group events), and get vaccinated. Unless you physician recom mends otherwise, vaccinated individ uals typically experience a significant reduction of Covid 19 symptoms and the recovery time is generally less.
It’s been well over 2 years, and the Covid 19 variants are still wreaking havoc in our area. For the most part, the new variants just present with “coldlike” symptoms but the rate of infection spread is typically higher than the common cold. Unfortunately, once you start to exhibit symptoms such as a sore throat, headache, sinus pressure, post nasal drip, etc., you already have Covid 19 and more than likely you have spread the germs to others. Many individuals are taking in home rapid tests and are commonly “negative” for a few days before the result is positive.
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WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will meet on September 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Come if you are interested in thyroids, have questions,
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If you have experienced hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo during a bout of COVID 19 and these symptoms are continuing to “linger” I would contact your hearing healthcare professional for a complete hearing and dizziness evaluation. Protect your hearing by supporting your health!
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4 Natural Alternatives to Drugs to Relieve Joint Pain Fast
4 Natural Alternatives To Drugs To Relieve Joint Pain Fast
2. MSM - Methylsulfonylmethane pro vides the body with natural, healing sul fur. This is one component necessary for healthy joints. MSM is sold in health food stores because it is an extremely common ingredient that supports joint health, and it cleans the body up. Sometimes people get scared to take MSM because they don’t
understand that it is NOT a sulfa pill. Sulfur is the third most common and abundant element in your beautiful human body! It is found in great amounts in your nails, your hair, and your skin. Your body requires sulfur to make collagen.
3. Hyaluronic acid - Arthritic joints are deficient in natural hyaluronic acid, so over time, it leads to the cartilage becoming less squishy and pliable. The stiffer a joint is, the more likely there is pain and inflammation. Hyaluronic acid holds moisture like a sponge, it’s a plumper as in Restylane®and Juvederm® which are two popular facial fillers. Hyaluronic acid may be injected into your joint, for example, your knee. It will not cure anything serious, like if you need a knee replacement… but for simpler problems, an injection of this can bring relief for 2 or 3 months. It can be taken orally as well.
4. Vitamin D - Naturally synthesized in the human body after exposure to sunlight. It is a fact that people who have low levels of vitamin D often have joint pain, and/ or osteoporosis. Vitamin D supplements would be an effective adjunctive supple ment that you can take if you have chronic joint pain and it is particularly helpful for BOTH autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis, as well as osteoarthritis.
The latest studies on osteoarthritis suggest that people who are above their healthy BMI make their pain much worse due to additional pressure on the joints. Also, a diet high in soda, carbs, and sugary foods will exacerbate pain. But there are things you can do. Let’s go through some easy things right now.
Joints are meant to last a lifetime, and for some people they do! But for others, joints wear out and start to ache. Old injuries can give rise to pain later on in life. Over 50 million people have arthritis today, and conventional medicine’s answer is a pill. It’s usually an NSAID like ibuprofen. This can work temporarily. It’s not right for everyone though, especially those with ulcers, or heart disease.
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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Today you’ve learned about 4 supplements that support joint health. One of them is free - the vitamin D! If you’d like additional help with your pain, I have a longer article available at my website, as well as addition al resources. Please visit suzycohen.com.
1. Curcumin - Books have been written on the topic of curcumin and pain relief! It’s a strong anti-inflammatory component of turmeric spice extract. Most people think it is just “curcumin” that works, but recent re search proves three different curcuminoids work even better, and you’ll find those in high-quality supplements.
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Well, there are, and its because the environment is good for them.
Whale sightings are still pretty rare, at least from the beach. So, that begs the question, “What brings them this close?” As it turns out, it’s what brings a lot of people here, too – good food, good schools, and clean beaches.
Whales
What’s interesting is that she saw this same whale within 24 hours from the whale watching vessel. That time, it was 37 miles away, close to Sandy Hook. That’s how far it traveled in one day. She knew it was the same whale because of its markings. Tail flukes – the underside of the tail – are unique. Her coworker, Danielle Brown, is the lead humpback researcher with Gotham Whale, a nonprofit that has been cataloguing almost 270 humpbacks. They are able to compare these markings to keep track of these fascinating animals. This particular whale has the designation NYC0209.
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One lifeguard had paddled out on the rescue board to be close to the dolphins – not realizing the whale was there. It breached and she was shaken – but thrilled.
People will say to her “I’ve lived here all my life and I didn’t know there were whales here.”
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Most of the whales they see around here are juve nile, she said (Yes, that’s right – these are the small ones). “They don’t have to compete with larger whales in the more northern feeding grounds.”
The whales’ favorite food is Atlantic menhaden, sometimes called bunker. If you see dark patches in the water, flecked with some splashing around at the surface – that’s a school of bunker.
Why Are They Here?
It’s against the law to willingly swim within 100 yards of a whale. When they’re feeding, it’s a good idea to stay even farther away because they could come up to feed from right below you. They’re gentle giants, but they have been known to accidentally hurt or kill swimmers who have come too close.
When a whale does this, they are lunge feeding.
DeVoe said it’s a few factors, and they are all positive.“Wethink it’s really good,” she said. “The waters are so much cleaner. The color of the water is so
This particular whale was feeding on a school of bunker. It was lunge feeding, which can be pretty scary if you’re close to it. They come up from below with their mouths open, gulping up tons of fish at a time.
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Her sons are lifeguards (who have a penchant for saving lives even if they’re off duty). They said that they’ll see whales from time to time as well.
It’s not unusual for DeVoe to see whales, but it’s still a showstopper. She’s a naturalist on the whale watching boat Miss Belmar. It was actually her day off, and she still got to see this.
Photo courtesy Trisha DeVoe
clear and blue.”
In the article, “Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Youth Academy Grads,” Sheriff Officer Brian Stockhoff’s name was incorrectly spelled. We regret the error.
heritage with food, games, step-dancing and Irish music featuring their very own Ocean County Pipes and Drums Band. For more info and updates, visit oceancountyirishfestival.com.
Ocean County Irish Festival
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WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Resi dent 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, nonrefundable un
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A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage, is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)1 insured loan which enables you to access a portion of your home’s equity without having to make monthly mortgage payments.2 We are your local Reverse Mortgage Specialists and are happy to discuss the benefits and availability of a reverse mortgage with you, at convenience. Call the name you can trust for a FREE in-person consultation!
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MANAHAWKIN – The 6th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will be held on September 10 at Manahawkin Lake Park, 86 North Main Street. Join for a full day of celebrating Irish
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We are an independent lender based in Toms River, NJ and are not acting on behalf of the U.S. Department of HUD, FHA or the United States Government. [1] Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) will accrue on your loan balance. You will be charged an initial MIP at closing. The initial MIP will be 2% of the home value not to exceed $12,723. Over the life of the loan, you will be charged an annual MIP that equals .5% of the outstanding mortgage balance. [2] Your current mortgage, if any, must be paid off using the proceeds from your HECM loan. You must still live in the home as your primary residence, continue to pay required property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintain the home according to FHA requirements. Failure to meet these requirements can trigger a loan default that they may result in foreclosure.
What’s for lunch today? How about crab! This Common Tern was seen eyeing its prey on Island Beach State Park recently – that or it was making a new friend. We aren’t entirely sure. The amazing moment was captured by Joan Fazio-Cohen. Want to see your pics featured here? Email them to photos@jerseyshoreonline. com and you may win a prize!
less cancelled. Included is coffee, tea, soda, water, chips and dessert. BYOB and your own snacks. Music by DJ Mare. Tickets on sale at Unity Hall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can purchase tickets at the door if still available.
Workers’ Compensation Basics
The questions often arises, “What happens if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Although,Jersey.as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treat ment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.
By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates
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In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insur ance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sus tained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.
Primarily, should your injury require med ical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for rea sonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.
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Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful em ployment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you
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may be entitled to total disability benefits.
In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specif ically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act.
The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full-service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Med icaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area (732) 4089455 or our Brick Area at (732) 451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com
During daylight hours bats form colonies and dwell inside their natural habitat of caves, tunnels and hollowed-out trees. Other dwellings might include barns, attics, and basements. Most bats in the U.S. mate in the fall, just before hibernation. Birth takes
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place 6 to 8 weeks later. On average female cave bats birth only one pup a year. This low reproduction rate potentially puts them at risk of endangerment. Babies will learn to fly in three weeks and can live to 30 years old.
Recently my dog Andi and I took our usual walk around 9 p.m. I noticed a single bat flying overhead. Spotting the bat was particularly easy since there was cloud cover in the eve ning sky. We stopped, observed a second and then a third bat. I have seen bats before but it’s always a thrill, especially knowing how beneficial they are for the environment. So why not look up at the sky some evening and see how many bats you can spot.
JERSEY SHORE Bats make up approxi mately 20% of all mammal species around the globe with over 1200 species. There are three types of bats – insect-eating, fruit-eating, and yes, blood-sucking (known as vampire bats). But fear not, the latter lives in Central and South America. Here in New Jersey, there are 6 year-round species of bats. The ones humans are most likely to encounter are big brown bats and little brown bats. These bats consume half their body weight each night. Since bats are nocturnal, the benefit of controlling insects is not witnessed by most people. Without them, insects would exist beyond our control. The survival of the rain forests rely heavily on bats in contributing to the regrowth of the forests. The more bats in a community the fewer pes ticides have to be used. More than 250 plants that produce foods rely on pollinating bats, a money-saving tool for farmers.
The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.
Bat caves and tours exist in New Jersey (Bat Care Property, Hibernia; The Wildlife Conservation & Education Center, Garfield; Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Ar ea-Bat Hibernaculum Area, Rockaway, to name a few).
It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper New Jersey state and/or federal permits.
Bats – A Helpful Part Of The Ecosystem
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TRENTON – The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents ages 12 through 17 is now available in New Jersey, giving parents another vaccine option as children head back to school.
may need going into the Fall.”
signed a decision memo earlier this week to provide Novavax as another primary series option for adolescents. This rec ommendation follows an emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Each available COVID-19 vaccine option offers a safe and effective way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness.
Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Available For Adolescents
Centers for Disease Control and Preven tion Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky
New Jersey sites administering vac cines, including Novavax, can be found at covid19.nj.gov. The Vaccine Call Center is available at 855-568-0545 on Mondays through Fridays (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturdays (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to assist in finding a nearby walk-in site or booking an appointment.
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“With the start of the new school year right around the corner, this is welcome news for New Jersey parents,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Novavax offers another safe and effective option to help protect adolescents against COVID-19 as they prepare to return to their classes. I encourage everyone to stay up to date on both their COVID-19 vaccine doses and any other recommended vaccines that they
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“Ensuring that children are up to date on all of their vaccines, including COVID-19, measles and polio, offers the best protec tion as they return to their classrooms or continue in day care,” said Health Com missioner Judith Persichilli. “Parents now have several options to choose from and, as always, if they have questions, they should speak with their health care provider. We continue to encourage everyone who is not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 to get all doses that they are eligible for.”
The Novavax vaccine “packages harmless proteins of the COVID-19 virus alongside another ingredient called an adjuvant that helps the immune system respond to the virus in the future,” the CDC said, noting
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According 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 organiza tions put so much pride and effort into.” Ac cording to Tim, this year will include displays by the Joshua Huddy Chapter of the SAR, Al bert 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.
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OCEAN COUNTY – If you live with diabetes, you can minimize its impact, control A1C levels and monitor blood sugar and stress levels. Registration is now open for “Seniors: Take Control of Your Life” diabetes workshops at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch, which begin September 20.
live diabetes self-management programs in partnership with OCL. The series was developed by Stanford University for people age 60 and Experienced,older.certified volunteers lead the two-hour weekly, six-week courses which aim to promote effective self-management behavior. Participants will receive a relax ation CD and a free book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.
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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2 nd Annual Ocean County History Day
OCEAN COUNTY –The Ocean County Historical Society, and Ocean County Cultur al 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 His torical Society 26 Hadley Avenue Toms River.
Registration is required for these free workshops. To register, call 732-860-2905. The Upper Shores Branch is at 112 Jersey City Avenue, Lavallette.
Enjoy live oldies 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 for $5!
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The two-hour workshops, limited to 12 participants each, will take place at 10 a.m. on six successive Tuesdays: September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11, Octo ber 18 and October 25. Family members and caregivers are welcome.
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male residents tested positive earlier this month for West Nile virus, in Bergen, Morris, and Ocean counties. Two are in their 50s, one is in his 80s, and all were hospitalized. Two individuals are recovering at home and one remains hos pitalized. WNV has also been detected in 293 mosquito pools and a red-tailed hawk this year in New Jersey. No cases of WNV have been reported in horses in 2022. In a typical year, there are eight human WNV infections reported. Last year, New Jersey had 36 human cases of WNV. WNV activ ity is elevated in mosquitoes this year, but is similar to five-year average trends.
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TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) thisThreeyear.
“August and September are the months that we see most West Nile virus cases in New Jersey,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “It is important that residents take steps to protect themselves by using an EPA-registered insect repellent, wear ing long sleeves and pants and avoiding the outdoors during dawn and dusk when
mosquitoes are most active.”
For many people, the virus causes asymp tomatic infection or a mild to moderate illness, typically with a fever. People over age 50 and people with weak immune systems are at greater risk of developing severe illness. About one in 150 persons will develop a more severe form of the disease, with symptoms such as a severe headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness and paralysis.
Early symptoms of WNV may be confused with COVID-19 or several other common viral illnesses. Specific laboratory tests are needed to confirm WNV, but there is no specific treatment for it. The best way to prevent the disease is to avoid mosquito bites.“Controlling New Jersey’s mosquito popu lation is a major part of protecting our public health,” said New Jersey Environmental Pro tection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette. “While we have been seeing unusually dry weather this summer, people can help by re moving any standing water in their yards and (Protection - See Page 33)
Experts Urge Protection Against West Nile Virus
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that participated in the tournament. Cash prizes were awarded to the first, second and third place winners. It was a fun after noon filled with friendly competition, food, drinks, laughs, and camaraderie!
LADACIN Network is a non-profit Agen cy that provides a continuum of care for infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays. The Agency has been serving the community for more than 70 years and now serves over 3,500 families in 14 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For more information, visit LADACIN.org.
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–Photo courtesy LADACIN Denise Walker, event coordinator (in orange), and family.
LADACIN Network’s 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Raises Over $9,500
JERSEY SHORE – LADACIN Network held their first Annual Cornhole Tourna ment on August 6 at the Highline Arena in Aberdeen. The event was a tremendous success raising over $9,500 to benefit the more than 3,500 individuals with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Co-Chairs Denise Walker and Nancy Petrucelli of Rumson coordinated the event which included cash prizes, a gift auction and 50/50 raffle. Walker’s son Conor attends the Schroth Center of LADACIN Network for education and therapy services. Several spectators cheered on the 25 teams
For more information, visit the Depart ment of Health’s West Nile webpage, the Department of Environmental Protection’s mosquito webpage, and the Department of Agriculture’s Animal Health website.
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Pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD clinics held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm until further notice. The Pfizer vaccine is for everyone ages 6 months and up. The Moderna pediatric vaccine is available only for children ages 6 months—5 years. Visit www.ochd.org to learn more about COVID vaccines & booster doses. Getting your COVID vaccine or booster is the best protection!
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Secretary Douglas H. Fisher. “We have found that animals that are vaccinated are less likely to contract these deadly diseases.”
In addition to potentially harming humans, WNV can harm certain animals as well. WNV affects a horse’s neurological system, which is why preventive care is encouraged.
see, such as under bushes, homes or around building exteriors. Contact with mosquitoes can also be reduced by using air-condition ing when possible and ensuring window screens are in good repair. Refer to tips for Mosquito-Proofing your Yard for more information. Residents are also encouraged to report mosquito concerns to their county mosquito control agency.
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New Jersey’s WNV surveillance, control, and prevention activities involve the coordi nated efforts of a number of federal, state and local agencies including: NJDOH, NJDEP, NJDA, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State Mosquito Control Commission, the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology, and local health and mosquito controlWeeklyagencies.reports on WNV-related activity are available on the Department’s website.
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covering any empty containers that can hold water for more than three days. Even small amounts of rain following these drought-like conditions can produce significant numbers of container-inhabiting mosquitoes known to spread West Nile virus.”
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WNV is an arboviral disease which people can acquire through the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. WNV is not directly transmitted from birds to humans.
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N.J. arboviral activity in mosquitoes is available at maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo.
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Tuesday, Sept. 27th Lacey Community Hall 10AM-1PM
Residents, business owners and contractors are asked to take steps to reduce mosquito populations on their properties by emptying or changing outdoor standing water at least weekly to stop mosquito breeding. Areas that may need attention include flowerpots, pet food and water dishes, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, clogged rain gutters, plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows, and any containers or trash that may be difficult to
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“We strongly urge horse owners to vac cinate their animals from serious mosqui to-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis,” said New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA)
OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.
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“They tell us that as soon as they turn around to walk into another room, the phone is already ringing,” Jennifer Paprocky, manager at Care Temp, LLC, told me. Indeed the HVAC contractor based in Toms River prides itself on be ing able to help with all of your home gas heating and central air conditioning repair quickly, generously, and effectively. It’s no wonder they maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.CareTemp (Master HVACR Lic
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tion. From the office, she has the tough job of coordinating Care Temp’s 15 cer tified and technically cross-trained em ployees on service calls, installations, and routine mainte nance appointments all over the county and beyond. Even when you factor in Care Temp’s 24/7 emergency ser vice, technicians are scheduled flawlessly fast. While waiting for your installation during the wintertime, Care Temp will install strip heaters to keep you warm in the meantime.
tell stories, and she would tell her friends to call and ask for me. She was just a wonderful lady that constantly recom mended us and trusted us.”
It’s time to put your heating and air conditioning needs in the hands of the friendly professionals at Care Temp, LLC. Feel free to call 732-3491448 or their local Manchester number 732-657-1000 today. You can also visit them online at caretemp.com or in person at 891 Route 37 West in Toms River. Right now, you can also take advantage of their cur rent special: NEW CUSTOM ERS-SWITCH FROM YOUR CURRENT HVAC COMPA NY AND RECEIVE A FREE HEATING CONTRACT! (Call for details.)
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When she got to the house, Sally invited her inside for an iced tea. Jen remembers Sally telling her that, “we were the company she was looking for because we’re very personal and truly cared”. Sally went on to thank her that they were there right away and was very happy that she offered her a temporary window unit while the installation was going on. Sally ended up getting a main tenance contract with Care Temp that she renewed every year, even after she stopped living in the house fulltime.
Jen doesn’t want you, “sitting there in the cold, especially in the wintertime when your pipes could freeze. And that way you don’t have to go to a hotel or a neighbor’s house; you can still be in the comfort of your own home.”Likewise, if your central air
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For the people at Care Temp, being kind is just the right thing to do. “I can honestly say that I love what I do,” Jen said. “I like dealing with the customers, scheduling, and finances.” It’s a positive attitude that is shared by the whole team there.
It’s the middle of February and it’s 15 degrees outside. A bliz zard is forecast for later in the week. You’re at home, watching TV on the couch late at night, thinking about heading to bed. All of a sudden, you hear a weird noise coming from the furnace room. You get up and go investigate, but everything looks okay from the outside at least. Before you know it, you can see your breath and it’s starting to get chilly, even though your thermostat is set at a cozy room temperature. Your heat’s broken. But it’s 11:00 at night, what are you going to do? Easy! Call Care Temp: they’ll get back to you in seven minutes or less and try and do whatever it takes to keep you warm.
Even further, Sally greatly ap preciated that the technicians really took the time to explain everything to her and answer any questions with a smile.
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8. Freeze sandwiches until firm, at least 8 hours. Serve.
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray lightly with vegetable oil spray.
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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do not blow off any obligations, even if you really want to escape routines and satisfy an urge to break out of a late-summer rut. Proceed cautiously -- what seems good now may lose its luster later this week.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Prepare thorough ly and show up well-rehearsed. In the upcoming week, demonstrate your loyalty and integrity if you want to impress your friends and loved ones. Notice the tiny miracles of everyday life.
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1 quart ice cream (homemade or store-bought), softened
1 large egg yolk
7. Fill cookies with ice cream by placing 1 scoop of ice cream in the center of 6 upside down cookies (scoop of ice cream should be about 2 inches tall and 2 inches wide). Working quickly, place 6 cookies, right side up, on top of ice cream to make sandwiches.
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: Rather than reacting quickly, take more time to respond. A relationship may be on rocky ground today, but the path could become smoother as the week unfolds. Loved ones might prove that they are trustworthy and sincere.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be open to love. Your romantic nature may get a glowup in the week to come. You may want to be admired for being an active participant but you should not take on additional duties or make crucial decisions today.
5. Place baking sheet in oven and bake until cookies are puffed and golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t get involved in a family squabble. You may be itching to take matters into your own hands, but it is better to relax and be patient and stay in your lane. By the end of the week, a tense situation will probably be resolved.
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Note: Ice cream sandwiches can be individuallywrapped in plastic wrap, transferred to a zipper-lock bag, and frozen for up to two months.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22): A debate can develop into a drama. Someone might get triggered and seem like a competitor when you merely want to have a conversation. In the coming week, you may need to focus on achieving congenial compromises.
3. Add flour mixture to brown sugar mixture and use rubber spatula to stir until combined and no dry flour is visible. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be very soft.)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you love them, you won’t leave them. Business relationships may become tense in the week ahead, but a romantic partnership could become closer. Remain reasonable about your expectations and keep your promises.
Gently press cookies and twist to push ice cream to edges of cookies. Place ice cream sandwiches on a large plate and place in the freezer.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Remain focused on reaching your objectives without arguing about them. Be prepared to honor all your commitments in the week ahead. If you take your time, you could earn everyone’s respect and admiration.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Good eti quette is essential. Go the extra mile to keep others fully informed now. People who seem impersonal or impatient could get under your skin, but you may need their good will later this week.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may demonstrate good taste in the week ahead but could also spend money that was put aside for something else. You can’t foresee everything, but you can learn from everything to do it better next time.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could project your fantasies on others in the upcom ing week. You may have a blind spot and only see what you hope to see. Today isn’t a good time to start a new business relationship or make any major decisions.
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2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, melted butter, water, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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