2022-10-01 - The Southern Ocean Times

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Shells were collected along Forked River Beach for a community-based restoration project. (Inset) Workers brought shells seeded with oyster larvae to the reef constructed just offshore.

By Bob Vosseller

LACEY – There was a “shell-a-bration” recently hosted by the American Littoral Society – a project designed to make the shore stronger and healthier – followed by a party to reward the hard work that was done.

During the event, recycled shells seeded with oyster

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Billboard Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record For Ocean Of Love

By Stephanie Faughnan

TOMS RIVER – WRAT 95.5 radio

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

Referendum Would Keep 8 Teachers

By Stephanie Faughnan

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Board of Education made it clear at a spe cial meeting on September 21. They need voters to approve a ballot referendum and save the local schools.

Superintendent Christopher Lommerin emphasized the need boils down to ensur ing there are enough teachers.

“Kids can’t get a good education without teachers,” Lommerin stressed. “We need teachers to teach children – that’s our business.”

What’s the alternative? Officials said eight classrooms will be empty rooms without teachers in them. Classroom sizes would near 28-30 children. The district could face consolidation and lose local control.

Simply put, the district wants approval for an increase of the school’s tax levy by $840,000. The average home in town has an assessed (not market) value of $271,534 and

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Fire Dept., Ladies Auxiliary Hit Milestones

By Stephanie Faughnan

STAFFORD – The names of local volun teers willing to run into burning buildings to save lives may have changed over the last century. However, they’re all worthy of celebration.

Photos by Bob Vosseller

Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

The Stafford Fire Department celebrat ed 100 years of saving lives. (Fire - See Page 5)

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The event was a fundraiser for Ocean of Love (Love - See Page 4)

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would experience a monthly tax raise of $14.19 or $170.24 annually.

The school district’s business administrator, Steve Terhune estimated that most of the homes in Ocean are assessed between 50 and 65 percent of their true market value. Taxpayers can consult the county’s website to determine the assessed value of their homes.

The additional funds represent the cost of keeping eight teachers in elementary school class rooms. Other staff positions have already been lost through attrition and not replaced. Federal COVID relief funds allowed the district to avoid cutting teachers last year.

A change in the statewide funding formula resulted in a series of cuts over the last few years that currently total $4.7 million. While the state continues to pay for the district’s preschool pro gram, that’s a huge slash from the $19 million budget earmarked for K-6 schools and tuition costs to the Southern Regional School District

for middle and high school students.

“The school funding formula to date did not have a substantial reduction in services, despite cutting millions from our operating budget,” began Dr. Shawn Denning, board president. “However, we have cut everything we can. Without additional funding and assistance from our local taxpayers, our students face increased class sizes and an additional reduction in services.”

Terhune presented a brief history of how schools are funded dating back to 1975. The recession of 2008 put the state in a position to freeze funding in 2010.

“For the first time in at least 35 years or longer, the state came and took money back from districts,” Terhune explained. “The state was very selective in how they did it. If districts had a larger fund balance which they were usually putting aside for building renovations, the state took that portion of the savings back and let to district figure out how to operate.”

The Township of Ocean wasn’t impacted by that round of funding constraints. However, legislative changes in 2018 created havoc locally and in a number of other districts.

The state funding formula has become the sub ject of several lawsuits. Three of the factors in the funding law include student enrollment, property values, and the local eco-level in the town.

Back in 2002-2003, the district’s enrollment level was just under 1,200 students, with 500 students in the elementary district buildings and the balance representing middle and high school students sent to the Southern Regional School District.

Local enrollment has decreased from 1,200 students to the mid-800 range in 2019 when recalculations were first made. The district now counts 818 students as part of its overall enrollment.

“The property values in town were just under half a billion in 2002-2003,” said Terhune. “We’re now just under $1.6 billion.”

It boils down to the state deciding that local taxpayers are essentially 30 percent undertaxed.

Meanwhile, Terhune provided documentation showing that the Township of Ocean is the second lowest cost K-6 district in Monmouth, Ocean, and Atlantic counties. Berkeley is the lowest at just $4 per student less.

With the proposed tax increase, Ocean Township school tax rates will be just a little higher than

Stafford. School taxes will be 28 percent less than Barnegat, 26 percent less than Lacey and 9 percent lower than Berkeley.

According to Terhune, if the ballot question receives voter approval in November, the tax levy would be adjusted for the first quarter of 2023.

Alison Pohlman, president of the Waretown Educational Association, was at the informational session regarding the referendum vote. She asked voters for their support.

“What is at stake on November 8 is the ability for this town to have local control over its schools and for the students of Waretown to continue to have an exceptional level of education they have enjoyed for years,” said Pohlman. “Unfortunately, state cuts have made it more and more difficult to maintain our level of education and funding for our annual budget.

“We’re therefore asking you, the voters, who have enjoyed low taxes relative to your county neighbors,” Pohlman continued. “…If this refer endum fails, we will be looking at much larger classroom sizes, loss of staff and in the near future potentially the loss of our own school district and local control.”

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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 tun nel,” Gotts shared. “These kids just want to enjoy their lives.”

Indeed, that’s part of the vision of Ocean of Love, headed up by Executive Director The resa Segui. She explained the fundraising efforts aren’t designed to facilitate research efforts. 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 headquarters on Route 37 on Island Heights in a house com plete with a full kitchen. Kids enjoy baking together, as well as taking advantage of gaming systems, an art room, and a special play area.

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Fire

At least a dozen other area fire companies joined the Stafford Township Fire Department for the parade opening its 100th anniversary ceremony last Saturday. They came from as far north as Lanoka Harbor and as far south as Absecon –with occasional siren blasts, bells ringing and flashing lights.

Meanwhile, the Stafford Township Fire Depart ment wasn’t the only one recognized for years of volunteer service. The Stafford Township Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary celebrated its 75th anniversary of providing aid to firefighters.

According to TJ Norman, Committee Chair person for the 100th Anniversary Celebration, approximately 100 men and women are listed as either active or life members of the local fire department. The youngest just graduated high school last year.

“Tom Samler is 89 and our oldest member,” said

Norman. “He joined the department in 1959.”

With more than 60 years dedicated to the local fire service, Samler’s not out fighting fires any more. However, he had a spot in one of Stafford’s old-time pieces of fire equipment at the head of the parade.

The Stafford Fire Department boasts an im pressive lineup of fire apparatus acquired over the last century. They have two ladder trucks, as well as six fire engines. One of the engines is a rescue, and another is a tanker. The newest piece of equipment is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer, a 107-foot Ascendant Heavy-Duty Aerial Ladder truck.

While they weren’t part of the parade, the local fire department also has two boats. There’s also a high-water truck that resembles an old army high-water rescue truck. The latter is sometimes referred to by its “Deuce and a Half” nickname.

In addition to a couple of chiefs cars and pick ups, the Stafford Fire Department also has two antiques, including a 1924 Reo. The Ladies Auxiliary has its own vehicles to use when it provides aid to the volunteers.

The township has two fire stations, with one on Nautilus and the main station on Stafford Avenue. Volunteers are alerted by pagers when they’re needed on calls and respond to their respective stations depending on the proximity to their homes.

Many of the fire calls are for structural fires, where saving people and property are primary concerns. The local department is also involved in extrications, meaning that someone trapped in a motor vehicle or industrial equipment needs to be rescued. The Stafford Fire Department also puts out brush fires, although the New Jersey Forest Fire Service is better equipped for wildfires.

While most of the time, the local fire company provides mutual aid to surrounding communities, there have been occasions they’ve responded to calls outside Ocean County.

“We’ve gone and been called as far north as Newark,” said Norman. “We were just called there recently and didn’t end up going because they fixed their problem. We’ve gone as far north as Sussex County and as far south as Cape May

County.”

The 100-year anniversary celebration ended with a four-hour party at the Nautilus Station. Approximately 500 people attended and enjoyed live music, good food and drinks together.

Norman has been a firefighter with the de partment for the last ten years. He says the fire company is always looking for volunteers, as is the ladies auxiliary. Norman offered his personal reason for dedicating a decade of his life to a job that comes with no monetary rewards.

“I just basically wanted to help my community in some way,” Norman shared. “I wanted to make a difference in the lives of the people around me.”

In the meantime, Norman said he recognized the local government’s role in making it possible for all of the department members to get their job done.

“I think it’s important to thank the mayor, the council and the administrator for their support over the years,” said Norman. “Without them, we wouldn’t have the equipment and things we need to do our job.”

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“I also visit the local schools frequently to discuss kids with cancer,” said Segui. “We have a partnership with the Island Heights School District, 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 medul loblastoma 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 fundraising 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 endeavor – 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 some thing 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 thou sands of dollars to help support local children with cancer.

During the radiothon, WRAT broadcasted (Love - See Page 8)

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Biden Shouldn’t Waste Money While Soldiers Go On Food Stamps

From The Desk Of Congressman Jefferson Van Drew

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Van Drew (R-2 nd ) issued the follow ing statement calling out President Biden and congressional Democrats

for frivolously wasting trillions of Americans taxpayer dollars, yet our country’s soldiers are being encouraged to take advantage of food stamps to combat rising inflation.

“Instead of throwing billions of dollars to hire more federal bureaucrats, Congress should be pro viding aid and resources to our coun try’s servicemembers who sacrifice

their lives to protect our great nation,” said Congressman Van Drew. “To add to this madness, thanks to the funds from the American Rescue Plan, liber al cities are now beginning a program to provide tens of thousands of dollars for homeless people. Yet, our soldiers are having to resort to using food stamps because of Democrats failed policies and misguided priorities.

“Democrats are worried about imple menting ‘woke’ programs and appeas ing far-left ideologies, and it is coming

at the expense of our servicemembers who can barely afford groceries to feed their families. Despite this, President Biden goes on television and claims inflation being at 8.3% is ‘only up an inch,’ further demonstrating how out of touch he is with reality. We must take care of the American people, especially those who put their lives on the lines to defend our freedoms.

President Biden needs to get his head out of the sand and start prioritizing our people and our country.”

Report Warns NJ Of Health Effects Associated With Climate Change

From The Desk Of The Governor

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – The Murphy Administra tion 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 respiratory conditions and cardiovascular disease in vulnerable populations, causing heat-re lated stress, increasing the risk of diseases borne by mosquitoes and ticks, increasing the frequency 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 car diovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and mental health.

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

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

Population displacement resulting from

sea-level rise, flooding events, and resource in security may add to the cumulative detrimental effects of climate change on mental health as indi viduals cope with the en vironmental and personal consequences of climate change.

Climate change will act as a threat multi plier for Environmental Justice communi ties, exacerbating existing stressors such as air pollution while adding new threats such as infectious diseases. These com munities 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 disasters. Food inse curity is worsened by climate injustices, which increase the already high frequency of chronic illnesses in impoverished areas.

“These crucial findings underscore our greatest concerns regarding the conse quences of the worsening climate crisis,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In addition to inhibiting economic growth and inflict ing 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 Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental 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-resil ient 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 microorganism contamination of food and water supplies are expected to occur more frequently,” said Commission er 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 protect ing our health and mental well-being.”

Extensive research shows that warmer winters, 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 trea sured shore and lake communities. The addendum 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 infor mation that people, businesses, and gov ernment entities 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 Strate gy, particularly Priority 1: Build Resilient and Healthy Communities.

The Murphy Administration stresses that adapting to climate change will be multi-faceted 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 EnviroFlash and use that infor mation 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-re lated symptoms and illness by staying cool and hydrated 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 insur ance, making 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 residents can get up to a 45% premium reduction on flood insurance.

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

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

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larvae were brought to the shore. This is ex pected to not only help clean the surrounding water but to also help the reef grow. Then, as the reef grows, it will increasingly absorb the bay’s wave energy, protecting the land. This way, the shoreline will be clear, which will stimulate the growth of submerged aquatic vegetation and other marine species, but also calm, which will reduce the gnawing effect of open water currents, thus reducing erosion.

The event held at 1818 Beach Boulevard, Forked River Beach ran from 3-5 p.m., and featured a volunteer work session at the project site. The Forked River Beach site has lost over 150 feet of shoreline since 1995 and erosion there has been accelerating since Superstorm Sandy in 2012. In creased sediment in water from shoreline erosion has impacted the water quality of Barnegat Bay.

Captain Al Modjeski, the Littoral Society’s Habitat Restoration Program Director welcomed and thanked those gathered at the event who were ready to enter the water and start working., “This is truly a community-based restoration project that’s been a partnership between volunteers, as well as private, public, and nonprofit entities.

“This was a million-dollar project and we will be done by spring,” he added. “We had an oyster larval crash. It was hard to get oyster larva to finish this project out like we wanted to but we are talking to a contractor who will be here today and will be coming out in the spring too.

“Barnegat Bay is a little bit different when you do restoration because of some of the habitat un derneath. The work here will set the precedent for future restoration in Barnegat Bay all because of you guys,” Modjeski said, crediting the project’s current success on the hard work and contri butions of the volunteers from the community.

“They have made it happen.”

Lindsay McNamara, the group’s director of de velopment, membership and outreach said, “the Littoral Society has been building oyster reefs and living shorelines in Barnegat Bay to reduce erosion, create wildlife habitat, and improve water quality.”

She was teaching volunteers how to properly clean the shells. “These are literally fresh out of the bay. I watched Parson’s Seafood come in off the boat and count these and bag them for us so they are as fresh as they possibly can get. So, they are a little dirty so we are going to clean them.”

She noted that work on the Forked River Beach reef began in October 2021 and the reef segments were made from HESCO units, which are por

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live from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. onsite at the bill board’s Hooper Avenue 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 responders all helped bring attention to the event. Approxi mately 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.

table protective barriers often used by the U.S. military. Imagine a steel wire crate, four feet tall and three feet wide, that can be filled with various kinds of material - from dirt or sand to rock and shell.

Each HESCO unit/reef segment for this project used three connected galvanized steel baskets surrounded by eight outer pockets (aka shell faces). The interior baskets were filled with rock to help keep them in place. Modjeski said about 128 more cages which have already been built will be used.

Some volunteers made up the water crew and waded out to do their work. Others collected the shells in fish baskets at the shore line. “We had volunteer registration capped at 70 and that was filled pretty early. We’ve had so many volunteers with this who have put hours in,” Modjeski told The Southern Ocean Times

“We had college days; student days and the MATES program came. We like to tie in differ ent things that they are doing,” Modjeski added.

When asked about the continued financing of the project, Modjeski replied, “we’ve been doing pretty good with the funding. Because there was that oyster larval crash, we have to come back again and that costs money for our contractors.”

Captain Modjeski said, “this is a circle of life, we help the shell, we grow the shell, we eat the shell and we put the shell back out there as a sus tainable resource which is what this is all about.”

Barnegat Bay historically had over 12,000 acres of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) beds. Currently, nearly the entire natural oyster population is gone. With their elimination, Bar negat Bay not only lost the oysters themselves, but the services they provided, such as water filtration, wave energy mitigation, and habitat for marine life.

Littoral Society Executive Director Tim Dillingham said, “what we’re trying to do is protect property and the environment through a nature-based system.”

The day’s work was followed with a party to show appreciation for all those who have helped with this project. The party included grilled oysters and live music.

Project partners and funders include: New Jer sey Department of Environmental Protection, New Jersey Corporate Wetlands Restoration Partnership, Lacey Township, Bayside Beach Club, Stockton University, Albert Marine, US Fish & Wildlife Service, ReClam the Bay and Wildlife Restoration Partnerships.

For more information about The Littoral Society and how to support its programs and projects, visit littoralsociety.org

Gotts readily admits he’s known as the radio host who takes on the unusual. He’s participated in the polar bear plunge and worn some crazy outfits to bring attention to the station and var ious 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 continued. “We got your front, we got your top – we’ve got it all.”

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Storied Scrapbook Program

BARNEGAT –The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be offering a Storied Scrapbook Program for adults at Cloverdale Farm County Park, located at 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat on October 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This program is perfect for adults who want to tell their family story through a written narrative, photos and ephemera. All supplies will be provided however we ask you bring your own photos and ephemera centered around one theme

or family-related event.

To register, send a check or money or der for $5 made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide your name, address, and daytime telephone number, along with program number 306166-6A when registering.

For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-506-9090 or visit their website at oceancountyparks.org..

Sanderling Decoy Carving

BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Depart ment of Parks & Recreation will be offering a Sanderling Decoy Carving Program for adults at Cloverdale Farm County Park, located at 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat on November 18 and November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the first day of this program adults will carve their sanderling. On the second day, finishing touches on carvings and instruction on how to paint the sanderling will take place.

To register, please send a check or money order for $5 made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Rec reation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide your name, address, and daytime telephone number, along with pro gram number 306186-5B when registering.

For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-506-9090 or visit their website at oceancountyparks. org.

2023 Stafford Township Municipal Calendar Now Accepting Photos

STAFFORD – Calling all photogs, collectors and anyone with lots of photos in their phones or an old album in the attic with pictures from around town!

The time has come again to begin selecting photos for the 2023 Stafford Township Municipal Calendar. The only rule is they have to be pictures in Stafford Township of Stafford Town

ship. Remember that even if you have treasured historic photos, they can scan them and they can be returned to you immediately.

If you have photos you would like considered for next year, email them to recreation@staffordnj.gov and use the subject line: Stafford Calendar 2023. Your photo may even be chosen for the cover!

Meet The Real Ghosts Of Lacey

LACEY – The Lacey Historical Society will host a Halloween Program suitable for families with younger children. The event will be held October 7 and October 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. rain or shine on the haunted grounds of the Old Schoolhouse Museum.

Come out and enjoy multiple fire-pits, sto rytellers, refreshments, pumpkin games,

trivia, giveaways, pumpkin decorating and a historical spooky play. Tickets will be $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Lacey Recreation Department or at the door.

They are located at 126 South Main Street (Route 9) behind Mrs. Walker’s ice Cream in Forked River. If you have questions, email them to Laceyhistorical@gmail.com.

Halloween Costume Parade

LACEY – Join the Lacey Municipal Alliance and LTHS AADA for the Halloween Costume Parade on October 15 at 10:30 a.m. There will be games and activities including pumpkin dec orating, cupcake decorating, a dance party, a photo scene and so much more! (Pumpkins are guaranteed for the first

150 registrants)

The tickets are $10 each, for prereg istration, $15 at the door, if there are tickets left. Parents and sibling don’t need tickets if they are not participating. There will be food and beverages avail able to purchase. To register, visit reg ister.capturepoint.com/laceytownship.

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WARETOWN – You’re invited to en joy the festivities at the Ocean County Library Waretown Branch as it marks its 40th anniversary, 4 p.m. October 3.

Waretown Library Turns 40 township and co-founded the Waretown Public Library, Inc., in 1976.

The two-hour celebration will feature prominent speakers, entertainment, and light refreshments. Patrons and guests will be welcome to browse the branch’s many features and speak with members of the Friends of the Ware town Library.

The Waretown Branch’s origins can be traced to the late Dorothy Reeve, the first woman to actively practice law in Ocean County, who resided in the

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After her death in January 1977, an Ocean County Superior Court judge approved her $160,000 bequest to fund construction of a library. The Township of Ocean donated a building on Old Main Shore Road. The Branch was formally opened in December 1982.

Registration at theoceancountyli brary.org/events is recommended for this free event, presented by Friends of the Waretown Library. For more in formation, visit the Waretown Branch, 112 Main Street, or call 609-693-5133.

28th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree

WARETOWN – Get ready for those “Down Home Melodies and Memories” at the 28th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree October 8. Take part in celebrat ing the people, traditions and rich history of the NJ Pinelands.

Stretch out and relax in your beach chair and listen to the sounds of the Pines as some of the most famous local musicians perform. Take a scenic paddle around Wells Mills Lake, go on a nature walk or browse over 40 exhibitors both commercial and non-profit.

There will be opportunities to purchase locally created art, crafts, photos and

clothing, and a chance to browse the dis plays of environmental, historical and oth er local organizations. Catch a glimpse of live reptiles and amphibians native to the Pine Barrens. And for the kids, they can participate in pumpkin painting, crafts and hope to catch a glimpse of Smokey Bear! Admission is free and the Jamboree will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wells Mills County Park, Route 532 in Waretown. Take advantage of free parking and shuttle buses.

For more information call Wells Mills Park at 609 971-3085 or visit oceancoun typarks.org.

Ocean County Health Department 2022 Flu/Pneu Clinic Schedule

WARETOWN – The Ocean County Health Department has announced their 2022 Flu and Pneumonia Clinic Schedule: October 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Township of Ocean Community Center, 239 11th Street

October 25 and November 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Ocean County Fire and EMS Train ing Center, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown

Influenza vaccinations are provided at no out-of-pocket expense for Ocean County Residents. COVID-19 Vaccinations avail able at each location. Residents requesting a Pneumonia vaccination can schedule an online appointment for the vaccine clinic located at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River on Mondays. All sites open to residents six months of age and older.

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LACEY – On September 11, at 12:13 p.m., Officers Tamburro and Carver re sponded to Walmart, 580 Route 9, for a reported shoplifting. The store employee advised officers that they had observed a female fail to ring up a number of items while at the self-checkout, then attempt to leave the store without paying for them. The stolen items were valued at $38.94. Officers met with the suspect, Dana Pearse, 35, of Barnegat, and placed her under arrest. Dana was transported to police headquarters, charged with Shoplifting, and released on a summons pending a future court appearance.

On September 12, at 7:45 a.m., Offi cers Tamburro and Carver responded to a business on South Main Street for a report of criminal mischief. Upon their arrival, an employee advised that someone had damaged the business’ fence sometime within the past week. The value of the damage was estimated at $3,750.

On September 13 at 5:11 p.m., Officer Hutman and Special Officer Lepeshko responded to Wawa, Route 9 South, for a report of a female harassing customers for money. Upon their arrival, officers

made contact with the female, Amy Haas, 48, of Bayville. Amy was found to have an outstanding warrant originating out of the South Toms River Municipal Court. Amy was arrested, transported to police headquarters, and later released on her own recognizance, pending a future court appearance.

On September 14 at 11:48 p.m., Of ficers responded to the Lacey Inn to serve an arrest warrant on a guest that was staying at the motel. Upon their arrival, officers made contact with Michelle Moser, 39, of Toms River. Michelle was found to have an out standing warrant originating out of the Toms River Municipal Court. Michelle was arrested and transported to police headquarters, and later turned over to the Toms River Police Department, without incident.

On September 14 at 4:14 a.m., Officer Hyle responded to a Laurel Boulevard residence for a report of criminal mis chief. Upon his arrival, Officer Hyle met with the complainant, who advised that someone had damaged their vehi cle within the past 12 hours. The value of the damage was estimated at $800.

Reduce Stress, Raise Spirit With Qigong At Ocean County Library

TOMS RIVER – Learn the physical and mental benefits of a traditional Eastern therapy method at the Ocean County Library. Jennifer Steffener will present “Qigong for Health and Vitality” at two branches.

Stafford Branch – 6:30 p.m. October 11; 129 North Main Street, Mana hawkin, 609-597-3381.

Toms River Branch – 2:30 p.m. De cember 10; 101 Washington Street, 732-349-6200.

Participants will learn principles of this ancient self-healing system, designed to increase and balance internal energy, calm the nervous system, reduce stress and chronic tension, build strength and stamina, improve overall health, and elevate one’s mood.

Jennifer is a licensed massage ther

apist and certified Tai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation teacher, with more than 27 years of professional experi ence, and has been a registered Yoga instructor since 2018.

Involved in fitness and holistic ser vices since 1990, Jennifer acquired advance training in Eastern healing arts, massage, and fitness techniques. Visitors to jennifersteffener.com find a storehouse of information, advice, and blogs concerning lifestyles and environment.

Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and flat-soled, flexible, non-skid shoes, and also to bring water to drink and paper and pen for notes.

Registration is required for these free programs. To sign up and find more information, stop in or call either participating branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events

The Mothers’ Center Of The Jersey Shore

NEW JERSEY – The Mothers’ Center of the Jersey Shore helps you make the most out of being a mother! We offer activities and friendship for both moms and their children. We plan a fun filled calendar each month of activities for all ages, including

some mom only events! We are a registered non-profit group that serves Ocean County and southern Monmouth County. We offer a one month trial membership so that you can come learn more about us. For more information please visit us at mcjs.org

Six Flags El Toro Coaster Remains Closed After Recent Malfunction Around the JerSey Shore

By Alyssa Riccardi

JACKSON – Inspectors have found structural damage on the El Toro roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure and as a result, it will remain closed.

The investigation began on the coaster after multiple injuries were reported last month due to a malfunction. At the time, five guests were taken to a local medical facility for evaluation.

On Wednesday, the state Department of Community Affairs said they found structural damage to multiple wooden track support columns after prelimi nary investigation.

Although experts are still investiga tion the cause of the damage, the track support had been deemed structurally compromised.

Six Flags spokesperson Gabriel Dar retta told Jersey Shore Online that the ride will remain closed for more reviews and repairs.

“A careful and deliberate review of the entire ride indicates the primary and backup safety systems of the ride ensured the train completed its ride cycle safely. Experts discovered a section of the ride sub-structure that requires repair. The ride will remain closed to complete the review and make necessary repairs,” Darretta said.

In addition, Darretta said the coaster is expected to reopen for the 2023 sea son and will be inspected once again before its reopening.

“Every ride at Six Flags is inspected each day prior to opening. Additional ly, all rides are inspected in the off-sea son including non-destructive testing such as x-ray and magnetic particle imaging. All manufacturer guidelines for maintenance are followed, at a min imum, with additional requirements as directed by Six Flags’ full-time, credentialed engineers,” Darretta said.

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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 importance of preventing underage gambling of any kind. They remind parents to be careful not to involve underage children in their lottery and other gaming activities. As well, in this video, information is provided about behaviors to look out for that could indicate someone under the age of 18 is engaged in gambling activity and could be developing a problem. There are details regarding where parents and other concerned individuals can go to obtain information and support regarding suspected gambling-related problems of any kind. The conversa tion addresses the Lottery’s enhanced efforts during the campaign to educate about the law and reinforce the impor tance 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 Council,” said Executive Director Grondin. “With the proliferation of a variety of gambling opportunities and related advertising, gambling has become much more socially acceptable and commonplace. 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 easily 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.

Psychic Night Dinner

TOMS RIVER – Psychic Night Dinner presented by CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, Proceeds bene fitting the 24/7 Crisis Hotline will be held on October 19 at Captain’s Inn, 304 E. Lacey Road Forked River (Enter by Banquet Entrance).

One seating 6 to 9:30 p.m. $60 ticket includes a delicious buffet dinner & private reading. Cash Bar available.

Jumbo 50/50 raffle and a great mini gift auction round out the evening.

For tickets & information call CON TACT at 732-240-6104, order online eventbrite.com/e/psychic-night-tick ets-419171452097 or mail check to CONTACT, P.O. Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754.

Visit contactoceanmonmouth.org for more information.

Traditional Funerals

Cremation Only Package

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.

Toms River - 732.349.1922

Cremation With Memorial Package $1900

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.

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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!

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

How 5 Simple Strategies Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune condition that leads to joint damage. A com plete workup, physical exam, and medical history are important because blood tests have shortcomings. Here are the 2 main tests:

1. Rheumatoid Factor

Measuring levels of Rheumatoid Factor (RF) is important, but despite the name, it is non-spe cific to RA meaning that other disorders can cause a positive result. People with diabetes, endocarditis, or cancer may have increased RF levels in the absence of rheumatoid arthritis. You can see why that makes this test problem atic for diagnosing.

2. The Anti-CCP Antibody Test

This antibody test is good, but it may be elevated in other autoimmune disorders like lupus and Sjogren’s syndrome, so it’s not specific. It stands for Anti-cyclic Citrullinated Peptides. If it’s high, but you’re not symptom atic then it could be predictive of the future if you don’t try to lower it now.

As for staying well, and feeling better, there are many interventions today that can keep you strong and healthy. Now let’s go over 5 strategies to help rheumatoid arthritis:

1. Vitamin D is helpful.

If your vitamin D levels are low, try to figure out why. Low D levels correlate with elevated anti-CCP levels and a potential misdiagnosis of rheumatoid! Supplementation with D may reduce anti-CCP in some cases.

2. Improving liver function may help. Your liver health determines how well you activate the sunlight-derived vitamin D. And vitamin D is critical for rheumatoid patients.

For that matter, many studies have proven that low D increases autoimmunity for other diseases, not just rheumatoid. Give your liver a break by avoiding alcohol, nicotine, weed, junk food, and refined sweets.

3. Collagen supplementation may help but it must be the right type.

There have been some positive benefits seen anecdotally with collagen supplementation. It makes sense because that’s where the attack is targeted. The problem is that people take the wrong type of collagen for their cartilage. The joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage can only take a very specific type of collagen, notably Type II. You can avoid a mistake by learning more. Read the longer version of my article, which you can receive by email after signing up for my free health newsletter at suzycohen.com.

4. TNF Alpha blockers

The use of TNF-blocking medications for RA is common. These are called DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs). But there are two potent, natural TNF blockers: Black Seed Oil and EGCG supplements.

5. Doing yoga or Tai Chi

These types of exercise and movements help stretch your muscles and keep you in good shape, not to mention reducing inflammatory cytokines.

In closing, having a complex disorder like rheu matoid arthritis is a challenge. Advice to reduce stress, and to stretch and eat right is certainly wise. Many people suffering from the pain of arthritis find comfort and relief from stiffness by taking a warm bath and integrating supple ments into a clean diet, and healthy lifestyle.

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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 animals in our society. Part of that was researching the practices of companies and individuals and their inhumane treatment of animals. I attended protests, contacted legislators, spoke to school groups, and was a radio guest on several radio shows.

I had read about the Hegins event, but noth ing 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 hor rible deaths in a heap on the ground or in a garbage can.

As an adult to see this human behavior was horrifying to me. Worse than that, young children were learning that behavior. Some had already been indoctrinated 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 ground ed, huddled against the building. Water was dripping on him from the roof above. I im mediately took the bird home and contacted my veterinarian who referred me to a local wildlife rehabilitator. 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 towards 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 wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/ or federal permits.

R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law

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.

Adam Sandler Is Coming To Hard Rock Live

ATLANTIC CITY – Legendary come dian Adam Sandler is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on October 28 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale September 16 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at HardRockHo telAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

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Free Paper Shredding Days

By Chris Lundy

OCEAN COUNTY – You can safely shred and recycle your documents at special events throughout the county.

The locations will be open through their allotted time or until the truck is full. All of the documents will be destroyed confiden

tially on site.

Keep in mind, this is for residents only; busi nesses are not allowed. Stay in your vehicle at all times.

Residents are allowed to bring a maximum of five file boxes or clear bags (no black bags). You are welcome to bring re-useable

containers.

This is only for paper, not books or junk mail. You can’t bring batteries, electronics, photos, x-rays, or CDs. If you bring unacceptable items, the entire load might be rejected.

You don’t have to live in the town in order to bring your documents there. You just have to live in Ocean County.

Beachwood: Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal complex lot, 1600 Pinewald Road

Brick: Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the public works yard, 836 Ridge Road

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Garage Sale

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Estate Sale

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Personals

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Items For Sale

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PUERTO RICAN PASTE

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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)

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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)

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Services

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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.

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

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.

A “Summit” On Homelessness In Ocean County

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.

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

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

“Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg

“The era of paternalis tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this because I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driv er’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Med ical Center’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect fit here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of infor mation to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interven tional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a vari ety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team en vironment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large net work of staff on hand, to the electronic record keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s cru cial to maintain a sense of ur gency when it comes to pain management because peo ple are running out of options by the time they come to him.

Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never been able to find a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause.

“My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a very strict inter pretation of the related safe ty regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly interventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered di rectly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend physical therapy if that’s what the patient prefers.

After all, he has the tools and knowledge, but you also

know your body and how you feel. When the two of you collaborate, you’ll see inspiring results. Dr. Jani had no problem giving me a cou

ple examples of his “home runs”. For instance, one woman came in complaining of chronic pelvic pain. She’d had ten surgeries and was on a ton of medicine at this point, and yet her pain was making her life mis erable. With just a few injections, her pain is effectively gone and she no longer has to take any pills. Now her kids see her and say, “You’re back to being yourself. You’re Mom again.” As an interventional pain management doctor, “I don’t know what was causing her

pain, but I knew what she was feeling and that’s what I targeted,” said Dr. Jani. Another patient came to him one time with fibromy algia, with pain primarily in the back and neck. He first put her on non-opioid med ication, which solved some of her problems but not all of them. Injections did the trick for her neck. For her lower back, he used a spinal cord stimulator, which is like a pacemaker for the spine. With that combination, she’s feeling fantastic and rarely even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain

management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her new found happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Med ical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management special ists. Feel free to visit gsmed icalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

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.

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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.

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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.

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