2022-10-01 - The Berkeley Times

Community

Pages 7-11

Dr. Izzy’s Sound

Page 16

Inside

Page 19

Classifieds

Pages 22

Parks And Recreation Projects Underway

By Chris Lundy

BERKELEY – New features – and new locations - have been developed for residents on the mainland and for those who live as far as

the barrier island. In one collaboration, the township is donat ing land to the county in order for improve ments to passive park recreation.

The Ocean County Parks Department has a rail trail near Mill Creek, township plan ner James Oris said.

“We own a few proper ties that would enhance

the park.”

By deeding this prop erty over to the county, it allows their park de partment to incorpo rate it into their own

(Parks - See Page 4)

Carnival Raised Funds For Local Schools

By Chris Lundy BAYVILLE – Brick & Central’s Summertime Carnival served as a fundraiser for schools in both areas.

Superintendent Tri antafillos Parlapanides sent a letter to the ben eficiaries of the night, which included parent

teacher associations from Ocean Gate, Bay ville, Clara B. Worth, H&M Potter, Berkeley Township Elementary, Central Regional and Brick as well as the Island Heights Foun dation.

Housed on the grounds of Central Region

al High School, the summer event fea tured rides, games of chance, and more fam ily-friendly entertain ment. There was a $2 entry fee and people bought ride tickets and unlimited ride wrist bands.

(Carnival - See Page 7)

1, 2022

Billboard Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record For Ocean Of Love

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER –

WRAT 95.5 radio per sonality Gotts put a new spin on topping the charts as this year’s repeat celebrity for the Ocean of Love Radio thon Billboard.

The fundraiser for children with cancer

raised $165,749 within 72 hours – with more money still coming in. The initial total represents the largest dollar amount raised over two decades of the annual event and far exceeds the 2022 goal to raise $109,000.

Gotts climbed at least (Honig - See Page 6)

Columbus Day Weekend: Parade, Music, Food And More

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS

– Performers from Italy will once again be part of the annual Italian Heritage Festival and Ocean County Colum bus Day.

The Italian Street Fes tival will kick off on October 7 at 4 p.m. on Grant Avenue and Ocean Terrace in the borough. The festival resumes at 10 a.m. on October 8 and October 9. There will be bands, exhibits, mummers and

plenty of surprises.

The parade will be held at 1 p.m. on Octo ber 9 and will feature floats, bands and enter tainment.

“The parade has be come one of the most ethnic in the state and is the highlight of the three-day Italian Festi val,” Parade Chairman Michael Blandina said.

This year marks 31 years of celebrating the county’s Italian heri tage and culture.

(Parade - See Page 5)

-Photo courtesy Central Regional Schools

The HJB Fitness Park was opened in Seaside Heights at the location of the Hugh J. Boyd, Jr.

Elementary School

─ Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

must be presented before services rendered. Treatment & X-Ray if necessary are additional. Not applicable with insurance. Expires 10/31/22.

must be presented before services rendered. Treatment & X-Ray if necessary are additional. Not applicable with insurance. Expires 10/31/22.

From Page

projects.

Meanwhile, a concession stand is being built at Veterans Park on Veterans Boule vard. This construction area could be seen fenced off as summer blended into fall.

Business Administrator John Camera said that the front of the building will be the concession stand, and there will be public restrooms as well. There will also be a small “green room” in the back. This will be for use by performers before and after they go on stage.

At a recent Township Council meeting, officials noted that there will be some construction done on a local park, but it won’t change the park at all.

Whispering Pines Park is as quiet as the name suggests, found off one of the streets in Holiday Park South. There are 70 or so acres that are untouched, but some work might be seen there. This is because easements are needed for sewer and storm drainage for new homes in the nearby Manitou Park section of town.

Mayor Carmen Amato underscored that there will be no homes being built at the park. “It’s preserved in perpetuity.”

Meanwhile, the HJB Fitness Park opened on the site of the Hugh J. Boyd, Jr. El ementary School. Although the school is in Seaside Heights, it falls under the purview of the Central Regional School District. Students of Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and South Seaside Park all go to Central in Bayville.

Central Superintendent Triantafillos

Parlapanides said the park was a part nership between the district and the town and is open to students, parents, and the community.

ATVs And Speed Limits

In other news, the township is enforcing a stronger regulation on all terrain vehi cles being driven illegally in the town ship. Commonly, people living near the edge of the woods will hear these ATVs on nice days. The woods are protected, and driving them is illegal.

The new regulation will force drivers to forfeit these vehicles if guilty, Police Chief Kevin Santucci explained at a re cent Township Council meeting.

Meanwhile, the speed limits on Chelsea Avenue and Bayview Avenue near the border with Ocean Gate will be reduced to 30 mph.

Lobbyist Needed

The Township Council issued a request for proposals for a lobbying firm. RFPs are put out when a town is looking to contract with a professional for a non-sal aried job.

“We have a grant coordinator but we think having a lobbyist would help get leverage to get projects going,” Business Administrator John Camera said.

The township doesn’t have a lobbyist currently. This would be a new contract if the governing body finds a professional they like. Following the meeting, Camera told The Berkeley Times that there are no specific projects to name at this point.

Photo by Chris Lundy and Central Regional Schools (Above) A concession stand/restroom building will soon be part of Veterans Park. (Below)The HJB Fitness Park was opened in Seaside Heights at the location of the Hugh J. Boyd, Jr. Elementary School

“Many of your annual favorites will be returning and we will welcome new organizations and groups for the first time this year. The Parade Commit tee is especially proud to bring new attractions each year from Italy who are bringing a touch of the homeland to these events. This year we are for tunate to continue that tradition with Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici and Gruppo Folkcloristico Miromagnum.”

While the COVID -19 pandemic prevented all the festivities from oc curring in 2020, the parade and street festival returned last year. An enter tainment group from Italy could not be secured however due to conditions of the pandemic at that time.

That isn’t the case this year. Grup po Sbandieratori e Musici hails from Faenza, a city of just over 59,000 in the region of Emilia Romagna. The group was founded in 1959 to repre sent and revive live medieval battles. The group’s costumes are typical of the renaissance times. Their colorful flags with heraldic designs feature their district and honor to carry on the battlefield. This group is under the direction of Ivan Samori, their president, who has performed at nu merous events in Italy, Europe and around the world.

Gruppo Folkcloristico Miromagnum are from a small village with just under 2,800 residents located in the Region of Calabria. The 22-member group is divided between singers, dancers and musicians and are experi enced in folklore. Their performances are choreographed with their musical arrangements. They are under the direction of Marcello Perrone, their president, who has performed around the world.

Both groups will be entertaining attendees with their traditional flag waving, music and dances from their regions of Italy. They will arrive in America on October 5 and will be guests of the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee.

This will mark the first time either group has performed in America.

“As we have for the past 22 years, we will once again be bringing in special talented groups of people from Italy to add an authentic spirit of Italian Heritage and culture, as well as a taste of the homeland to these events,” Blandina said.

During their visit the members of both groups will enjoy some day trips which are arranged by the Parade/ Italian Heritage Festival Committee to Atlantic City, New York City and several local destinations of interest.

Additional performances are sched uled around Ocean County and will include senior communities and area

─Photos courtesy OC Columbus Day Parade Committee

Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici and Gruppo Folkcloristico are two authentic per forming groups coming from Italy to entertain during the 31st Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival in Seaside Heights on the weekend of October 7-9.

high schools before and after the pa rade and festival.

“We work hard each year to make the Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival better than the year before,” he added. “This year’s parade and Italian Festival is on the way to become the best yet.” He credited the hard work and dedication of his committee that consists of Band Chair John Giavatto, Groups and Organization Co-Chairs

Nora and Clarence Davis, Antique Car Chair Luigi Luongo and Float Chair John Celentano.

“There is still time to get involved with the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival,” Blandina said. The Committee is seeking vol unteers, groups and organizations and sponsors to participate. For more infor mation you can contact him at 732-4776507 or e-mail info@colubusnj.org.

Love:

From

40 feet of scaffolding to take up 72 hours of residence on a Toms Riv er billboard to raise money for the non-profit he said has personally touched his heart.

Though he admitted he slept for only about five hours during the three days he lived on the billboard, Gotts said it was all worth it. Even the onslaught of torrential downpours during the final hours didn’t justify any thoughts of seeking better shelter.

“Getting to actually physically meet some of the kids (affected by cancer) was just purely magic,” said Gotts. “They pull off the impossible and make it possible with an unbelievable fighting power.”

As his voice faltered a bit, Gotts said he met children under five years old who exhibited unbelievable strength and extreme willpower in keeping going on at such a young age.

“Most people would think of cancer as meaning they’d reached the end of the tunnel,” Gotts shared. “These kids just want to enjoy their lives.”

Indeed, that’s part of the vision of Ocean of Love, headed up by Exec utive Director Theresa Segui. She explained the fundraising efforts ar en’t designed to facilitate research ef forts. Instead, Ocean of Love focuses on connecting affected families with things like game nights. Siblings are also invited to join in the fun to give them attention they often lose out on because their brother or sister is sick.

Ocean of Love maintains headquar ters on Route 37 on Island Heights in a house complete with a full kitchen. Kids enjoy baking together, as well as taking advantage of gaming systems, an art room, and a special play area.

“I also visit the local schools fre quently to discuss kids with cancer,” said Segui. “We have a partnership with the Island Heights School Dis trict, where their sixth-grade class does a field trip to Ocean Love and make crafts for the other children. They learn about giving back to the community because it starts young.”

Segui first became involved with Ocean of Love on a personal level when her then six-year-old son was diagnosed with medulloblastoma of the brain and spine. Antonio is now 25 and now needs a heart and liver transplant because of the treatment used to contain his illness.

Meanwhile, it turns out the concept for the Ocean of Love Radiothon Billboard actually predated Gotts and WRAT’s involvement in the fundrais ing efforts.

Andy Chase, who now works with the RAT team, previously served as an afternoon host for another radio station. Before he joined the 95.5 crew, Chase suggested they take on the Ocean of Love fundraising en deavor – as someone who once lived atop the billboard himself year after year.

“We chose this location because it’s a high traffic area,” Chase explained. “There’s something very special about this event. This is kids coming in and saying they want to help kids in their neighborhood. It’s people coming in with the last $100 of their paychecks and making donations as a real grassroots effort.”

According to Segui, a three-year-old child once came in to break open his piggy bank in front of the crowd to donate to kids with cancer. Now 17, the teenager returns annually to add to the fundraiser’s ending tally.

Various other groups collaborate to bring in money and proudly turn over tens of thousands of dollars to help support local children with cancer.

During the radiothon, WRAT broad casted live from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. onsite at the billboard’s Hooper Ave nue location. Meanwhile, the station was on the airwaves 24/7 reminding everyone to stop by to see Gotts and make contributions.

Toms River Township first respond ers all helped bring attention to the event. Approximately three dozen emergency vehicles paraded to the site when it was time for Gotts to make his final descent from the place he’d called home for the last 72 hours.

Gotts readily admits he’s known as the radio host who takes on the unusu al. He’s participated in the polar bear plunge and worn some crazy outfits to bring attention to the station and various causes.

However, nothing quite hits Gotts as the power to encourage others to give to families dealing with cancer.

“We give all our thanks to the great Rat Rock nation,” summed up Gotts. “We give all the love we have to the great Ocean of Love organization and a big shout out to all the families and the children who are going through all this.”

“We have your back,” Gotts contin ued. “We got your front, we got your top – we’ve got it all.”

Carnival: Continued From Page 1

The goal had been to deliver each or ganization $3,000 dollars but unfortu nately each PTA/Foundation received a check for $1,589.88.

Part of this was the cost of police, garbage removal and portable re strooms, which added up to $16,200. The organizers were also charged for running games of chance and restock ing prizes. The games made $17,000, and cost $14,000 to run.

This will be a learning experience to make the carnival better and more efficient next year, Parlapanides said.

“I know how we can increase those revenues and will share them with

Brick Township Schools. I also want to thank everyone for really making a wonderful community event. This community event allowed for good, clean family fun by everyone and would not be possible without your efforts,” he said to the volunteer foundations.

The idea came from two people with experience in recreation that also happen to be Board of Education mem bers. Michael Graichen represents Seaside Heights on the Central Board and Michael Blandina is a Brick Board of Education member. Blandina has run the Columbus Day weekend in Seaside for a number of years. The two came up with this idea and reached out to Parlapanides and Brick Superinten dent Thomas Farrell.

PBM RC Flea Market

BAYVILLE – RC Flea Market will be on October 8 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bayville VFW Post 9503. Sellers $10 a table and setup starts

at 8 a.m. Buyers will be $2 entry with refreshments available. Contact Ralph cwuscs@aol.com for more in formation

The Coop Hot Rods Benefit Picnic

BAYVILLE – VFW Post 9503 Ben efit picnic for our veterans will be on October 1 (rain date October 2) from 12 to 5 p.m.

Food tickets are a $15 donation and any items for the gift auction bring to the Post. For more information, contact Steve Cloutier at 609-548-0028.

Annual Italian Flag Raising

BERKELEY – Come one come all. Mayor Carmen Amato invites you to the Berkeley Township annual Italian flag raising on October 1 at 11:30

a.m. at Berkeley Township Town Hall 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road Bayville. Delicious food provided by Pies Place.

S

potlight o n g overnment Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Nearly $3.4M To Increase Security In Lakewood

Capitol Comments

LAKEWOOD - In the midst of an alarm ing surge in antisemitic attacks across the United States, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) announced nearly $3.4 million in federal funds that will help bolster the security of more than 20 schools, houses of worship and child care centers across Lakewood. The federal dollars come at a crucial time after a report published by the Anti-Def

amation League shows that New Jersey had the second-highest number of incidents of antisemitism last year - a shocking 25 percent increase from the previous year - after neigh boring New York.

“With antisemitic attacks exploding across the United States, we must do everything we can to improve the safety of our Jewish communities and safeguard against threats and potential acts of terror before it is too late,” said Smith, the CoChair of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism.

“This critical funding will go a long way to better secure schools, houses of wor

ships and child care centers in one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing towns and provide safety and greater peace of mind to members of the Jewish community who are facing historically high levels of antisemitic hate,” Smith said.

Smith said a large portion of the funds come from the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, which assists highthreat, high-density areas with building and sustaining capabilities necessary to protect against and respond to acts of terrorism.

The grant program, which was established in 2003, had initially excluded Central Jersey from eligibility based on the original formu la used to award the funds until Smith led efforts as Dean of the New Jersey Congres

sional Delegation to ensure the homeland security grants were made available to localities in his district including Lakewood.

“This year’s horrific attack in Lakewood by a hate-filled man - who ran over Jewish pedestrians in a vehicle he carjacked and stabbed another while spewing antisemitic slurs - was a chilling reminder that no one anywhere is immune from the evil manifes tations of this pernicious hate,” said Smith.

According to the latest data from the FBI, 55 percent of all religiously motivated hate crimes are committed against Jews, who comprise approximately 2.4 percent of the US adult population.

“Antisemitism won’t go away by ignoring it or wishing it away,” said Smith. “It must be defeated.”

Report Warns NJ Of Health Effects Associated With Climate Change

From The Desk Of The Governor

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – The Murphy Administration announced that New Jersey is among the first states to produce a comprehensive report on the impacts of climate change on human health and communities by adding a human health supplement to its New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change. According to the State’s Human Health and Communities Addendum, climate change will have direct, indirect, and wide-ranging influences on human health, such as exacerbating respira tory conditions and cardiovascular disease in vulnerable populations, causing heat-related stress, increasing the risk of diseases borne by mosquitoes and ticks, increasing the fre quency of pathogen contamination of food and water supplies, and increasing mental health stressors.

Key Findings

The extreme weather events predicted for New Jersey, including heat waves and heavy precipitation, can lead to both immediate and long-term effects on cardiovascular, respirato ry, gastrointestinal, and mental health.

Climate change is anticipated to worsen air quality from both natural and human-made sources, which may lead to greater instances of cardiovascular disease, respiratory illness es, and cancers in vulnerable populations.

Infectious diseases spread by arthropods (such as ticks), insects, and microbial contami nation of food and water supplies are expected to become more prevalent as climate change exacerbates the environmental conditions that are more favorable for pathogens and their hosts.

Population displacement resulting from sea-level rise, flooding events, and resource insecurity may add to the cu mulative detrimental effects of climate change on mental health as individuals cope with the environmental and personal consequences of climate change.

Climate change will act as a threat multiplier for Environmental Justice communities, exacerbating existing stressors such as air pollution while adding new threats such as infectious diseases. These communities are also more vulnerable to the effects of extreme weather events, as they may lack adequate infrastructure, health, income, and resources to prepare for and recover from natural disas ters. Food insecurity is worsened by climate injustices, which increase the already high frequency of chronic illnesses in impover ished areas.

“These crucial findings underscore our great est concerns regarding the consequences of the worsening climate crisis,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In addition to inhibiting eco nomic growth and inflicting property damage, climate change will also result in severe, wide-ranging, and long-lasting effects on the physical and mental health of our residents, especially in already vulnerable communities. While we develop a fuller understanding of these significant repercussions, we must ensure that all New Jerseyans are aware of these potential impacts and equipped with the tools and resources necessary to face them.”

“Climbing temperatures, more frequent intense rainfall, and rising sea levels are all well-known consequences of climate change that are impacting New Jersey today and will worsen in the years ahead,” said Commission er of the New Jersey Department of Environ mental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette. “Just

as climate change is impacting our landscape and economy, so too can it have adverse effects on public health. Our work to explain and raise awareness of these risks is yet another step the Murphy Administration is taking toward a more informed and climate-resilient New Jersey.”

“Airborne allergens, such as pollen and molds, are likely to cause greater allergy and asthma symptoms, and infectious diseases spread by ticks and mosquitoes, as well as microorgan ism contamination of food and water supplies are expected to occur more frequently,” said Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health Judith Persichilli. “It is important to arm ourselves with a solid scientific foundation to take steps that are important to protecting our health and mental well-being.”

Extensive research shows that warmer win ters, longer heat waves, heavier rains, flooding along inland streams and rivers, and more tidal flooding along the coast are all predicted to endanger public health and safety, destroy property, undermine critical infrastructure, and harm New Jersey’s economy, including the thriving tourism industry supported by our treasured shore and lake communities. The ad dendum adds important human health context, shedding light on the public health concerns brought on by climate change and helping direct the State’s comprehensive strategy to proactively plan and prepare for the climate change impacts.

This addendum will provide the information that people, businesses, and government enti ties across the state need to better understand how climate change will impact human health and communities in New Jersey. Moreover, this addendum will inform future iterations of the 2021 New Jersey Climate Change Resilience Strategy, particularly Priority 1: Build Resilient and Healthy Communities.

The Murphy Administration stresses that adapting to climate change will be multi-fac eted as evidenced by the health addendum.

However, it notes that there are many actions the public can take to become better informed and prepared.

Recommendations:

• Get air quality alerts sent directly to your mobile device or email by signing up for En viroFlash and use that information to plan safe and healthy outdoor physical activity for you and your family.

• Learn how your school and summer/sports camps can participate in New Jersey’s Air Quality Flag Program for alerts on local air quality forecasts so they can take actions to protect children, especially those with asthma.

• Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases through NJDOH’s Fight the Bite, NJ! program and seek medical help when necessary.

• Learn to recognize and prevent heat-related symptoms and illness by staying cool and hy drated and limiting time spent outside during heat advisory days, particularly when the daily heat index for your area exceeds 80 degrees F.

• Check on friends, family members, and pets regularly to make sure they are okay during heat waves and other natural disaster events.

• Visit your municipal or county website for an updated list of cooling centers in your community.

• Learn how to increase your resilience to flooding by purchasing flood insurance, mak ing an emergency ‘Go Kit,’ and using the Local Planning for Climate Change Toolkit.

• Encourage your town to participate in the NFIP’s Community Rating System so that res idents can get up to a 45% premium reduction on flood insurance.

• Understand the potential future impacts of climate change on coastal communities when purchasing property by reviewing publicly available flood maps and consider selling eli gible vulnerable properties to the DEP’s Blue Acres program.

Find more information and tips at nj.gov/dep/ climatechange/action.html

Senator Robert Menendez

Beachwood & Pine Beach PBA 253’s Annual Golfing Outing

BAYVILLE – Join the Beachwood & Pine Beach PBA 253 Annual Golf outing on October 15 at the Cedar Creek Golf Club. They are still accepting teams of four and sponsorships. Tee time is 8:30 a.m. Cost is $100 per person or $400 per team of four. All proceeds are utilized for the Beach

wood & Pine Beach Scholarship fund and to benefit local charities!

If interested in playing, complete and send the form along with payment to P.O. Box 253, Beachwood, NJ 08722.

Any questions, feel free to email at bwp dpba253@gmail.com.

School District Now Hiring Substitute Teachers

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. If you have 60 college credits, you are eligible to substitute in Berkeley Township Schools.

Visit the district website at btboe.org. Click on Board of Education, Board Documents and Resources, Employ ment Opportunities, and complete the application.

Sip In Autumn Wine Festival

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation are pleased to an nounce the return of Sip In Autumn Wine Festival on October 15 and 16 from 12 till

5 p.m. at Veteran’s Park in Bayville. Enjoy NJ wineries, food trucks, live music and crafters. For more information and tick ets, visit newjerseywineevents.com

Yoga Sessions

BEACHWOOD – Yoga is back at Mayo Park Center, 500 Beacon-Bayside Avenue, from October 12 through December 14 on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Adults 16 and over cost is $50 for 10 ses

sions. Ages 9 through 15 cost is $35. Walk in cost is $6.

You do not need to be a Beachwood resi dent to attend. For more information, call 732-779-0666.

Movies In The Park – Addams Family 2

BEACHWOOD – Come join for a fun night! They are showing the Addams Family 2 at Mayo Park on October 7 at 6 p.m. The concession stand will be open at 5:30 p.m. with lots of goodies.

The Berkeley Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

Sunday Worship Services of Holy Communion at 10 a.m. &Wednesday spoken Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church

The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor

40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759

Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343

E-mail: christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net Website: christlutheranwhiting.com

HANDS FOR ALL

A Division of HOMES FOR ALL, INC.

A Not-For-Profit Affordable Housing Developer 309 Hooper Ave. • Toms River, NJ 08753 Tel: 732.286.7929 • Fax: 732.286.9698

Local Seniors Lead The League

VFW 9503 Auxiliary Scholarships For Berkeley Students

BERKELEY – The VFW 9503 Aux iliary is proud to announce upcoming opportunities for your student.

The Illustrating America is an art contest open to any student of Berkeley Township and Central Regional Middle School grades K-8. Students must have their artwork submitted to the Auxilia ry no later than March 31, 2023. This contest goes through various levels of judging all the way to Nationals, where we were fortunate to have a 3rd place winner in the K-2 category. For more information or entry forms go to vfwauxiliary.org or call Regina at 848-221-9112.

Another opportunity is a scholarship for all Central Regional high school students, grades 9-12. It is the Young America Creative Patriotic Art Con test. This contest is due to the Aux

iliary no later than March 31, 2023. This contest also goes through various levels, and we are proud to say we had an entry from Central that won local and district awards. For more informa tion or entry forms go to vfwauxiliary/ scholarships.org or call Nancy Seibert at 732-232-5410 or Daniella Lund at 848-448-4977.

The VFW 9503 post is also offering two scholarship opportunities:

Patriots Pen scholarship is due no later than October 31 to the VFW 9503 post. It is available to middle school students, grades 6-8.

Voice of Democracy is also due no later than October 31 to the VFW 9503 post. It is available to high school students grades 9-12. Contact Bill Dondero at 908-403-2788 for further information and entry forms.

Coffee With Cops

OCEAN GATE – Join the Ocean Gate Police Department on October 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ocean Gate Town Hall for

coffee with a cop! Come meet the men and women of our police department that serve the community every day!

Senior Community Health, Wellness, And Resource Fair

BERKELEY – Senior Community Health, Wellness, and Resource Fair will be on October 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse, 979 Edgebrook Drive N., Berkeley.

BERKELEY – The 2022 team sponsored by Quinn Hopping Funeral Home were the overall league champs with a record of 14 wins and 4 losses. The team was led by man ager Rick Wikander.

─Photo courtesy John Dowling

Around the JerSey Shore

Prevention of Underage Gambling

TRENTON – The New Jersey Lottery and the Council on Compulsive Gam bling of New Jersey, Inc. (CCGNJ) have partnered in the development of a video conversation as part of the Lottery’s annual “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” Aware ness Campaign. The campaign, which runs September 1 through September 30, reminds residents and retailers that New Jersey law prohibits the sale of lottery tickets by or to anyone under the age of 18. The video has been dis seminated to media outlets throughout New Jersey and is available for viewing on the “Responsible Play” page of the Lottery’s website.

In the video, New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James A. Carey and CCGNJ Executive Director Felicia Grondin discuss the “Not 18 Yet? No Bet” Awareness Campaign and the im portance of preventing underage gam bling of any kind. They remind parents to be careful not to involve underage children in their lottery and other gam ing activities. As well, in this video, in formation is provided about behaviors to look out for that could indicate someone under the age of 18 is engaged in gam bling activity and could be developing a problem. There are details regarding where parents and other concerned in dividuals can go to obtain information and support regarding suspected gam bling-related problems of any kind. The conversation addresses the Lottery’s enhanced efforts during the campaign to educate about the law and reinforce the importance of preventing gambling activity among minors.

“Discouraging underage gambling is a part of our everyday practice at the Lottery,” said Executive Director Car ey. “Since students returning to school

may have money available for lunch, school supplies, and more, September is an appropriate time to highlight the law that prohibits anyone under 18 from playing the lottery. The support of the Council for our ‘Not 18 Yet? No Bet’ Awareness Campaign is invaluable and I thank Executive Director Grondin for participating in this video.”

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is a private non-profit organization that provides information education, and referral services for people affected by a gambling problem, either themselves or that of a loved one. While the Council neither endorses nor opposes legalized gambling, it does oppose all forms of illegal gambling, especially when engaged in by children and teens.

“The matter of underage gambling is a very important issue to us at the Coun cil,” said Executive Director Grondin. “With the proliferation of a variety of gambling opportunities and related ad vertising, gambling has become much more socially acceptable and com monplace. Children and teens witness gambling activities and are exposed to gambling opportunities every day, so it is more important than ever to urge parents and other adults to discourage underage gambling of any kind.”

Unlike drugs and alcohol problems, a gambling disorder is not always eas ily recognizable. A possible gambling problem in a minor affects the lives of that individual and those close to them. It is never too early – or too late – to get advice and assistance. If you or someone you know has a concern about a potential gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER for support and advice.

Dr. Izzy’s

Sound News

5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter

Ear Cleaning Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Come visit us and we will use Otoscopy to determine if you have im pacted wax and what the next steps are to remove it. As a general rule, if you’re already wearing hearing aids, this alone will increase the production of ear wax which can in turn effect the performance of the hearing instruments.

Hearing Aid Tune-Ups and Extra Bat teries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids. Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature create conden sation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape and send you home with an optional dehumidifier to store them in, along with extra batteries. If your currently wearing rechargeable hearing aid battery systems, in many cases we can check the integrity of the rechargeable battery.

New Tech Once your devices are more than four years old, we’ll need to make sure they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compati bility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for

an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t. Many of the new hearing aid technologies utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and/or deep neural networking to maximize your abil ity to hearing particularly in noisy places. Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help you maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the de vices remain under warranty. Please keep in mind that if your hearing instruments break down and are “out of warranty” the typical repair cost is $350-$400.00.

Ear Infections - Flu and cold season is upon us! Any upper respiratory virus has the potential to cause a middle ear infection, which can lead to hearing loss if left untreated. If you come down with an earache, ear pain, and/or your ears feel “blocked”, please make an appointment with us so we can help determine the root cause of these issues.

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.

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!

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Hard Rock Raises More Than $80,000 For Suicide Prevention Walk Around the JerSey Shore

ATLANTIC CITY – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City team fundrais ing efforts garnered more than $80,000 raised for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Atlantic-Cape Out of the Darkness Community Walk held September 17. Hard Rock Atlan tic City’s fundraising team is the top performing team in New Jersey and has helped elevate the Atlantic-Cape walk as a top walk in the region.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bring ing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced

a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies: Fund ing scientific research; Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention; Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention; and Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide.

“I’m so proud of this company and the many Hard Rock Atlantic City team members that rally behind this so very important cause each year to raise mon ey, create awareness, and reduce the stigma associated with mental health and suicide,” said Michael Sampson, Senior Vice President of Operations. “Our Team Members truly embody the core values of Hard Rock to Love All – Serve All.”

Bankers Association Partners With Community Foodbank

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Bankers Association (NJBankers) is partnering with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) to donate one-million meals to families in need over the next five years.

As part of the campaign, NJBankers will be encouraging both its bank mem bers and associate members to partici pate in this worthwhile cause. CFBNJ has designed multiple programs, such as virtual food drives and special packing parties that will allow organizations to easily participate both digitally and, in their brick-and-mortar locations. Addi tionally, the public can participate via the donation site as well.

“Our goal is to create a long-term, state-wide, impact for families in need,” said Mike Affuso, President and CEO of NJBankers. “Our members are con

stantly giving back to their communities, this campaign will allow us to create a unified effort amongst the New Jersey banking industry, while showcasing the need to combat food insecurity in the state.”

“In New Jersey, more than 650,000 people struggle with hunger, including over 175,000 kids,” said Carlos Rodri guez, President & CEO of the Commu nity FoodBank of New Jersey. “This campaign with NJBankers will make a tremendous difference for kids, parents, and seniors who may not know where their next meal is coming from.”

For more information on the million meals campaign, including how to do nate, visit give.cfbnj.org/njbankers.

For more information on NJBankers contact John Mangini, jmangini@ njbankers.com.

Help Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter

MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTY

⎼

The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is accepting donations of new coats for local pre-school, ele mentary, and middle school students in need. To participate: arrange a coat drop-off, shop and send it to the UWMOC office, or donate toward UWMOC’s coat purchase. UWMOC’s

10th Annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive will take each donation through November 1. Acceptable items include coats with new tags and in toddler or children’s sizes: Coats in toddler siz es 3T - 4T; Coats in children’s sizes XSmall - XLarge. Visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes or contact Toni Pitts at tpitts@uwmoc.org/848-206-2036.

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

By: Michael J, Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

On August 10, 2022, the Camp Le jeune Justice Act was signed into law.

This Act allows military personnel and their families who suffered in juries or death from exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune to bring a new claim for compensation.

This new law will affect all veterans, family members and others who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987. Unfortunately, many individ uals were exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune during this time frame later developed health problems from toxic water at the base. Over 1 mil lion military service personnel and their families were exposed to the contaminated water and the Govern ment knew it!

The following conditions have been associated with the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune:

• Bladder cancer

• Breast cancer

• Esophageal cancer

• Kidney cancer

• Liver cancer

• Lung cancer

• Adult leukemia

• Multiple myeloma

• Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

• Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes

• Cardiac birth defects

• Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)

• Miscarriage

• Parkinson’s disease

• Renal toxicity

• Scleroderma

• Infertility

• Neurobehavioral effects

To be eligible to file a claim, the Claim ant must have lived, worked or have been otherwise present at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 and harmed due to the base’s contaminated water.

At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 year of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will screen your case.

There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consultation.

Contact us now to get started. (732) 5051212.

Men’s Club Meetings

BERKELEY – Due to the closure of building C for restorations, the Men’s Club Meetings will be held at the VFW located at 383 Veterans Boule vard, Bayville. Meeting dates are October 27 and November 17. The time will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Bill Holencsak is asking for volunteers to drive

men to the meetings who may need a ride. Anyone wishing to volunteer, please call Bill Holenscak at 732-505-8321.

They thank everyone for their patience while the Board continues to work on the restoration of the auditorium in building C.

Cremation

Package includes: Removal from hospital or facility within 25 miles of funeral home, all funeral home service fees, and required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes Crematory charges.

River

With

Package includes: 2-Hr Memorial Visitation (during regular business hours) a complimentary select Urn, removal from Hospital or Facility with-in 25 miles of Funeral Home, all Funeral Home service fees, required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes Crematory charges.

Serving All Faiths

Defonzo Jr.,

Michael

Most people have at least a few freckles on their face or body, but not many have one on their eye. A nevus, also called a “freckle of the eye,” is a colored growth that forms on the eye similar to the way a mole develops on the skin. Nevi are simply a gathering of melanocytes (the cells that create melanin which gives our skin its color). They are usually harmless, so treatment is often not required. In some cases, however, nevi can evolve into cancer of the eye and your ophthalmologist will want to keep tabs on it. If a nevus forms on the outer wall of the eye, it can be removed surgically for aesthetic reasons.

It’s possible that sun damage may increase your chances of nevi, and there’s evidence that iris freckles are related to being out in the sun. A study found that people who spent more time in the sun had more iris freckles. To schedule a comprehensive eye exam, please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.

P.S. While most nevi are harmless, an ophthalmologist should be consulted if they are accompanied by eye pain, flashing lights, or other vision changes.

(732) 972-1015

Around the JerSey Shore

Ocean County Artists’ Guild Showcase Coming To Ocean County Library Toms River Branch

(732) 349-5622

(732) 477-6981

(609) 698-2020

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to present “Expressions,” a display by members of the Ocean County Art ists’ Guild, throughout the month of October.

“Expressions,” in the Branch’s 2nd Floor Gallery, will showcase the diverse talent of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild members. The exhibit will include artwork in oils, acrylics, watercolors, and photographs.

The Island Heights-based nonprofit group was founded in 1957 by local artists who met regularly to paint, to share ideas, and to pursue a goal of pro moting visual arts in the community.

Today, the Guild’s promotion of art

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Library in Ocean County regularly attracts cre ative individuals and patrons from all corners of the shore region for classes, workshops, and events.

Visitors to the OCAG website find this statement: “Our mission is to serve the artists and community; to provide an outlet and training for artistic talent, to enhance the quality of life for the res idents and thereby attract newcomers, and to provide an attraction to draw tourists to the community.”

“Expressions” is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, call 732-349-6200, or visit theocean countylibrary.org/events.

TOMS RIVER – Join for a conver sation to share current efforts, chal lenges and opportunities to address the needs of those experiencing home

lessness in our area. The Summit will take place on October 5 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke RCC 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.

For Rent

Seaside Park - Beautiful, Oceanfront, 2 bedroom, super clean and quiet. No pets. $2,500/month, security, credit check required. 908-278-5491. (40)

Seeking Home

APARTMENT WANTED - For senior healthy female ASAP, 908-910-3046. (40)

SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (40)

54 Year Old Gentlemen - Looking to seach for apartment/house to rent in Brick or Toms River. Please call Mary Ann 732-475-7770. (40)

Garage Sale

Garage Sale - 1955 Pinta Ct. Toms River. Saturday Oct 1 & Sunday Oct 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (41)

Estate Sale

CLASSIFIEDS

Items Wanted

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crys tal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (44)

CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30)

CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

Help Wanted

Estate Sale All Must GoCall 732-267-6232. (42)

Personals

Senior Single Males 70+ WantedFor friendship, companionship for single senior females must have good morals standards 732-6786786 will return call. (43)

Items For Sale

Kayaks Santee Sport 126 - Red/ WH $650. antee Sport 116 orange/ WH $650. Excellent condition. Light weight, epic paddle includ ed. 732-673-7072. (42)

PUERTO RICAN PASTE

LES - Holiday Tradition. Pork or Chicken. Made weekly/Vacu um Sealed. Call/text Cary 908770-8537. $40 dozen. (43)

For Sale - 3 piece queen bed room with box spring and mattress, wood grain. Used only twice, $499. 732-503-3263. (41)

Items Wanted

COSTUME/ESTATE JEWEL

RY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Cash Paid LP Records - 33/45's, reel to reel's. Fast response, we answer the phone 732-829-5908, 24/7, Eddie. (41)

Entire Estates Bought - Bed room/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Carmen's Hair Styles- Help wanted hair stylist with experience. 1900 Rt. 70, Ste 210, Lakewood NJ. 732597-3447. Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carmenshairstyles.com (43)

HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float be tween the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching ex perience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n)

Home Health Care CompanyNow Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible schedul ing. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advance ment. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

ISO Experienced Body Shop WelderTo work on old car. No schedule. Call Bart 201-249-2400. (43)

Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Trans portation needed. Long term com mitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)

Day Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Couriers, Custodi al, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Trade Skill Areas-Auto, Construction, Culinary, Electrical, Engineering/Machine Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding or visit www.ocvts. org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317. (42)

Garden State Medical Centercurrently looking for qualified candi dates to fill their medical assistant, re ceptionist, and surgical technician posi tions. If you would like to apply or have any questions, call 732-202-3000. (45)

Services

Experienced Home Health Aid(s)

Available hourly or 24/7 and ready to assist you with personal care, medication monitoring, driving, grocery shopping, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, etc. (including patients suffering from Dementia/Althheimer's or any other disabilities). References available. Call 732-910-8869. (42)

Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave. Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28)

House Cleaning, Painting, Shopping, - Window clean ing, laundry, carpet cleaning, office cleaning. Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (43)

CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interi or exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (28)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors –Retired, “Microsoft Certified” in structor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new com puters at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 special ist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod In stalls, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provid ed by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)

APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (36)

Property/Management - Brick repair, brick restoration, mulch, stone. Spring/Fall cleanups. pruning, concrete repairs. Call Ken 732-814-7743. (42)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shop ping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family func tions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)

Santucci Painting LLC - We paint it all, interior and exterior, drywall re pair, pressure washing, decks, stained. Email santwag@aol.com. 908-3275471. 13VH05784200. (41)

Prepare for power outages today - with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

Nor’easter Painting and Stain ing, LLC - Interior and exte rior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19)

Services Services Services

Certified Home Health AidesNeeded for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n )

MY HANDY CREW - Home re pairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwork all your home main tenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (27)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and in sured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

Music Lessons In Your HomeBy state certified instrumen tal music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more informa tion. All are welcome. (3)

Cleaning Home or Office -Week ly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly. Available Toms River, Beachwood, Pine Beach. Decades of Experience, Free Esti mate, Call Nancy 732-674-6640 (43)

Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shiny - Call Lenny - Lenny's Mo bile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (39)

ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardwork ing, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

PQ Painting & Home Improve ment Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com . Win ner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

CLASSIFIEDS CANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE

1. Below, circle the heading you would like your ad to appear under:

2. Print clearly your ad as you want it to read. Include Phone # within ad below (counts as 1 word). Use separate sheet if necessary.

You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office. Please feel free to stop in and check your ad.

3. 1 week* at $29.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 2 weeks* at $44.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word =

4. Make check payable in advance to Micromedia Publications, or fill in MASTERCARD/VISA/AMERICAN EXPRESS info. below:

Credit Card# Exp.

Cardholder Signature:

Print Name:

5. MAIL TO : PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

Credit Card Orders Only can be faxed to: 732-657-7388. Or visit jerseyshoreonline.com to place your classified.

Deadline For Classified Ads: 12pm

(Ads will run the Saturday of that week)

If you have any questions, please call Ali at 732-657-7344 ext. 203.

APARTMENT SALE - Beautiful antique bakers hutch, washstand, captains trunk, caine chairs and more. Dealer selling everything cheap, free furniture. 908-910-3046. (40)

Around the JerSey Shore

What Happened In The Town Of Hegins, Pennsylvania?

By Renee Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

The most widely known pigeon shoot in the United States was the Labor Day shoot held in the town of Hegins, Pennsylvania every year from 1934 through 1998. In 1993 I attended that protest. During that time period in my life, I was studying the plights of an imals in our society. Part of that was researching the practices of companies and individuals and their inhumane treatment of animals. I attended pro tests, contacted legislators, spoke to school groups, and was a radio guest on several radio shows.

I had read about the Hegins event, but nothing prepared me for what I would witness that long Labor Day weekend. The birds are not fed or given water for days before the shoot. On Labor Day pigeons were catapulted into the air for the shooters. Of course, most did not die, but landed on the ground flapping around from their wounds. They were retrieved by ‘trapper boys,’ who would retrieve the birds. Some birds’ heads were pulled off, while others suffered horrible deaths in a heap on the ground or in a garbage can.

As an adult to see this human behav ior was horrifying to me. Worse than that, young children were learning that behavior. Some had already been in doctrinated from prior years. Younger children, still toddler age, were forced to watch acts that they, even at that young age, felt something was wrong.

I witnessed one child trying to hide his face in his father’s pants only to be corrected and forced to look on. The child was crying.

I returned home and faced the next few weeks trying to deal with the atrocities I witnessed. The day after my return I went to my gym and saw a pigeon who was grounded, huddled against the build ing. Water was dripping on him from the roof above. I immediately took the bird home and contacted my veterinarian who referred me to a local wildlife rehabil itator. While pigeons are not wildlife, they should still be cared for. The bird died within a few hours, but through this experience, I not only began to work to wards becoming a licensed rehabilitator, but I promised myself that I would be that person to take in and care for pigeons.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wild life for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.

“The Jack Trovato Car Show”

OCEAN GATE – All makes and models welcomed. Come out and enjoy a beautiful park filled with history, friends, food and fun. Over 40 awards including The Sharron Vasallo Memorial Award for the best ap pearing Mustang, The Jay Marles Memorial Award for the best appearing Jeep and The

Tony Petro Club Participation Award. Dash plaques to the 1st 200 vehicles registered.

The show will take place on October 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Willis Jones Me morial First Aid Park.

For more information, visit oceangateems. org.

Crestwood Village 3 Residents Club Dance

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Resident Club dance will be held on October 28 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 unless cancelled.

Included is coffee, tea, soda, water, chips and dessert. BYOB. Music by DJ Johnny’s Magic Moments.

Tickets on sale at Unity Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can buy tickets at the door if still available.

Food Truck And Craft Beer Festival

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The South Toms River Annual Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival will be held on Oc tober 8 at 100 Atlantic City Boulevard, South Toms River.

South Toms River Emergency Services (Police, Fire, EMS) hold an annual food truck and craft beer festival every year

in the fall time. This event is a fundraiser for our 911 agencies and great public relations event!! Beer Garden, Sangria, wine, merchandise vendors, food trucks, kids’ games and rides. Fun for the whole family! Sheriff’s K-9 Demo, vehicle ex trication demos, live bands, 50/50s and gift raffle items galore.

photo of the week

Angelic Health Hospice Looking For Volunteers In Monmouth And Ocean Counties

JERSEY SHORE – For as little as an hour or two a month you can make a difference to a hospice patient in your community.

Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care is asking you to share your time and com passion to those on their final journey. Your volunteer service will fit your schedule and interests, and visit assignments are your choice.

For more information visit their website at Angelic.health, email volunteer@Angelic. health, or call 609-432-0073. Your visits can mean so very much to hos pice patients and their loved ones. Volunteer activities can include:

• Reading, playing music, card games, or crafts activities.

• Listening to and documenting their memories for a life or memory journal.

• Staying with patients to give fam ily members a break to run errands or take care of their own needs.

• Certified Pet Visitors for animal lovers.

• Keeping vigil with patients in their final hours.

• Bereavement and grief support of family.

• Military Veterans Visiting Veter ans

During a recent garage sale at the home of Sue and Dwight Fowler in Crestwood Village 5, an unexpected visitor showed up and hung around for about a half hour. The deer made friends with their dog Nikki Jo. Amazing! Want to have your pic tures featured in this space? How about a chance to win a prize? Email your pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com.

F un & G ames

S udoku

Across 1 Bear’s home

5 Actress Winslet or Hudson 9 Clever tactic

13 Pig Latin negative

15 Spoken 16 Levitate

17 Accompanying dishes, like 56-Across 19 “Kapow!”

20 Air pressure meas.

21 College head

22 Actress Lively of “Green Lantern”

23 Athenian now a citizen in Athens, Georgia, say 27 Hillock

28 J, F or K, in “JFK”: Abbr.

29 Fancy farewells

30 Spraying gently, as plants

35 Crush consistently in competition

36 Did a stable job

coach, perhaps 2 x, y or z, in geometry

3 Like one saying “Well, I never!”

4 Singer Carly __ Jepsen

5 George Eastman’s camera 6 Bowl game venue

7 Gravel driveway al ternative

8 Golf great Ernie

9 Massive awareness campaign, for short

10 Lavender cousin

11 Japanese financial hub

12 Country south of Sau di Arabia

14 Alpine songs

18 React to a shock

22 “Old chap” speaker

24 Kanga’s kid

25 Stuck (in)

26 Oklahoma city that, when reversed, is a syn onym for “eat”

27 New Zealander

29 Dairy farm animal 30 Recoiled 31 D.C. dealmaker 32 Having exclusive information 33 “Cool!” 34 “Dilbert” cry 36 Leg part guarded in soccer 39 Square dance milieu 40 TurboTax pros 41 Chicken piccata toppers 42 Knee injury initials 44 “Get moving!” 45 Savory rice dish 46 Barely ahead 47 Indy competitor 48 New Orleans NFLer

“Uncle!”

“Puss in Boots” monster

Nine-digit IDs

“Give us this day __

bread”: Matthew

Gun lobby org.

NERVY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Everyone sees the world differently so it’s important to respect others’ opinions as you would like them to respect yours. Your acceptance and tolerance could be more evident as the week goes by but avoid being careless.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : If the usual methods aren’t working for you, thinking outside the box could solve the problem. Focus on being warm and upbeat in the week ahead, especially if involved in disagreements or misunderstandings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Think out your best course of action given the givens - it’s unlikely that problems will simply disappear overnight. Accomplish your goals through hard work and meticulous research in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : Make promises sparingly and fulfill them unfailing ly. When people are counting on you, don’t disappoint them. A special someone could be in a romantic mood so you could find excitement on your own doorstep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An indiscretion or exaggeration might cause a misunderstand ing in the upcoming week. Despite a load of work on your plate, you should have a chance to make amends. Feel free to ask for help with a work-related project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Break through barriers in the week ahead. You might be more popular than usual but do not give your heart away too quickly. A discovery or insight can adjust your motivations or empower you to do better.

By Jeraldine Saunders

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be starting to think about possibilities rather than just about problems. In the week ahead, you may be less competitive and more willing to compromise and give loved ones the benefit of the doubt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your friends may be focused on what’s new while you could be more satisfied with the status quo. However, becoming more familiar with the latest drops in the week ahead can give you something to chat about with your tribe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may tend to take good luck for granted as this week begins. Follow up on promises and be sure to express your appreciation if some one grants favors. Take time to research the potential consequences of crucial changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel some info overload; sift through it for the most significant bits and pieces. Feel more confident by doing your homework in the week to come and determining whether facts and sources are authentic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : If you’re not in a race, you’ll enjoy better results if you pace yourself and are thorough. Loved ones may have learned to rely on your effi ciency and dependability, so don’t let them down as the week unfolds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ignorance is only bliss for a moment, until you become better informed. You may want to drift into a beautiful fantasy if you’re feeling flattered by a flirtation. Instead, consider the source and be realistic.

MAKE YOUR OWN PASTA SAUCE WITH AN UNEXPECTED INGREDIENT: EGG YOLKS

By America’s Test Kitchen

CREAMY EGG - SAUCE PASTA

Serves 2

Note: You can substitute 6 ounces of any short pasta shape for the farfalle; however, the cup measurements will vary: use 2 cups of ziti, 2 cups of penne, or 2 1/3 cups of medium shells.

1 quart water

2 large egg yolks

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce), plus extra for serving

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon mustard powder

2 1/2 cups (6 ounces) farfalle pasta 3/4 teaspoon table salt

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to boil over high heat.

2. While water heats, in a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, Parmesan, garlic powder, and mus

tard powder until well combined.

3. Add pasta and salt to boiling water. Cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off heat.

4. Use a ladle to carefully transfer 1/4 cup pasta cooking water to a liquid measuring cup. Drain pasta in a colander. Return drained pasta to the now-empty saucepan.

5. Add 1 tablespoon reserved cooking water to egg yolk mixture and whisk until well combined. Repeat 2 more times with 2 more tablespoons of reserved cooking water, whisking thoroughly after each addition.

6. Pour warm egg yolk mixture into a sauce pan with pasta. Use a wooden spoon to stir constantly for 30 seconds. Cover saucepan with lid and let pasta sit for 1 minute.

7. Remove lid and stir pasta constantly again until sauce thoroughly coats pasta and is thickened, about 30 seconds. If needed, add remaining cooking water until sauce is loosened slightly and coats pasta well. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 1 - OCt 7

(c) 2022 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.)

(c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.