2022-10-08 - The Brick Times

By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – A 7th grader is making a difference one mile at a time, raising awareness and honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty.

Brick resident Mor gan Blann hopes to someday become a po lice officer. But before that can happen, she’s working hard to show

her support to those she idolizes.

“Ever since I was young, I’ve always wanted to be a K9 police officer. So, I thought that if I could do these miles in honor of any fallen heroes, that at least doing that little bit could be so much for a family and it would mean a lot to (Runs - See Page 8)

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – “Darkness falls across the land.

The midnight hour is close at hand. Creatures crawl in search of blood. To terrify your neighborhood.”

The Toms River Halloween parade is on its way, and it’s sure to be a “Thriller.”

Starting at 7 p.m. on October 31, the parade will

─Photo By Bob Vosseller (Halloween - See Page 5)

No Parking Ordinance Riles

Residents

By Judy Smestad-Nunn

BRICK - Should parking be com pletely restricted on a street that was too narrow for an emer gency vehicle to get through?

During the Sep tember 27 Township Council meeting, Council President Vincent Minichino said that the govern ing body’s Public Safety Committee recommended the consideration of an ordinance that bans all parking on Davos Road, which is a dead end street that inter sects with Princeton Avenue at the corner

of Windward Tavern. The recommenda tion is based on the Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit and Engineering Division to address concerns raised about emergency vehicle access, said Minich ino.

In accordance with the New Jersey residential site im provement standard, parking on residential streets is permitted on both sides of the road when the road has a minimum pave ment width of 30 feet, he said.

Parking is permitted

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School Board Chooses New Member

By Alyssa Riccardi

BRICK – Members of the Brick Town ship Board of Ed ucation gathered to interview candidates who would fill the

current open seat on the board.

Over the summer, board member Missy Parker stepped down from her position.

Parker, who was elected to the board in 2020, said in a letter that she was resigning because her and her

family were moving to Georgia.

At the August 16 meeting, Board Presi dent Stephanie Wohl rab announced that the vacant seat will be filled by a vote of the remaining Board of Education members. Additionally, this seat will not be avail able in the upcoming election this fall. It instead will be filled for the remainder of

(School - See Page 4)

-Photos by Alyssa Riccardi (Above)Morgan Blann is pictured with several local first responders who supported her on the run.

(Inset): Morgan Blann runs one mile to hon or those who have fallen in the line of duty.

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on one side of the street only when the road has a minimum pavement width of 28 feet, Minichino said.

Davos Road has various pavement widths that taper from 29 feet at the intersection of Princeton Avenue, down to 24 feet at the northern terminus of the road, just before an existing semi-circle area that allows for vehicles to turn around. At its narrowest point, Davos Road is only 21 feet wide, the council president said.

“The road width tapers, but essentially there is not enough to support on-the-street parking,” Minichino said. “The road width has been studied by Traffic Safety and fire departments

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During a public special meeting, board members interviewed seven candidates and at the end, they ultimately chose Allison Kennedy. She will fill the open seat for the remainder of Parker’s term which goes until December 31, 2023.

Kennedy is a PTA volunteer and through so cial media has previously shown her support to the board. In the past, she advocated for a $12.5 million school security referendum. However, the initiative did not pass.

At the meeting, Wohlrab asked the can didates some brief questions such as why

and engineering for recommending on-street parking be restricted on Davos Road.”

Leonard Linardakis was one of about a half dozen residents of Davos Road who attended the council meeting and spoke during public comment.

As a resident of Davos Road for 20-plus years, Linardakis said he only knew of one instance when there was an issue with an emergency vehicle getting down the road, “yet they’re proposing a full restriction on parking for the entire road, which doesn’t seem to make sense.”

Linardakis said there is only one problem area that caused a “choke point,” when someone parked opposite a large tree where the road is only 21 feet wide.

“We think there are other ways to address this particular problem, whether it’s just a restriction

on parking within 50 or 100 feet from that tree, or something like that, rather than the entire road,” or restricting parking to just one side of the road, which would still give emergency vehicles enough room to get through, he said.

Tim Engehart agreed with his Davos Road neighbor. “I think there are some better solutions to this, whether it’s permit parking, or one side of the road parking,” he said.

Many homes on the street don’t have drive way space for visitors, and he asked that the governing body reevaluate parking instead of eliminating it altogether.

Englehart said that the tree located at the choke point is township property and should be cut down, which would widen that area of Davos Road.

“I know that exact Thursday date, when an

emergency vehicle tried to get down and some one parked their vehicle next to that tree with someone parked on the opposite side,” he said.

“No one was able to get through.”

He said prohibiting street parking would affect real estate values on Davos Road.

46-year Davos Road resident Gary Saarloos said there is no room in his single driveway for the three vehicles owned by family members who live in his house.

“Where am I supposed to put these cars?” he asked. “Is it going to cost me $3,000 or $4,000 to expand my driveway? If they start getting tickets? I don’t know where to go with this. It’s a little hairy.”

A second hearing on the ordinance will be held at the next council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m.

they wanted to become a board member, what they view as challenges and success stories within the district. Additionally, each candidate was given the chance to read a personal statement.

“I have worked in the business world, so I understand a little bit of the business end of it. I currently work in another school dis trict so I do know the inner workings of the schools and the buildings, how that works. I come from a family of teachers, many of my friends are teachers, and I understand it as a parent, a taxpayer, a business person,” Kennedy said.

When Kennedy was asked about what is the district’s greatest challenges, she believes that the biggest challenge at the moment is the state funding cuts mandated by the state’s

‘S-2’ legislation.

This is a change in the way the state pro vides aid to the schools. Many local districts, including Brick, lost millions of dollars in funding.

“I think that another one of our challenges is people from within the town that don’t necessarily come and inform themselves of all of the things that are happening, and then get upset at what’s going on. I feel like that is a challenge for us, because they feel like the communication isn’t there,” Kennedy said.

“Since I attend all of the board meetings, I know the communication is there, and that the board is transparent with things and that the administration is transparent with things. The information is there to be aware of if you choose to be aware,” she added.

A significant strength Kennedy stated about the district is the stability of Superintendent Thomas Farrell, who was hired in 2020, and his leadership team.

“I don’t believe that politics have any place in a Board of Education,” Kennedy said.

“This is a committee of taxpayers, a com mittee of parents that are looking out for the best interest of the children.”

In addition to Kennedy, the other candidates who applied for the seat included Justin Del aney, Michelle Grady, Anne Marie Philips, Michael Williams, Walt Campbell, Maria Whelan and Mary Lou Powner.

After a unanimous vote, Kennedy was cho sen for the open seat. Wohlrab said Kennedy will be sworn in at the board’s next meeting which is set for October 18.

make its way from Highland Parkway, down Route 9, turning on Washington Street and ending at the county Admin istration Building. If weather or some other reason causes a postponement, the date will be Tuesday, November 1.

Like in previous years, it is being run by the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, while Company No. 2 provides fire coverage for the night. This will be the 83 rd parade. The first one was in 1919. However, a few years in the 1930s were missed due to lack of funds. There were also no parades during some years of WWII and the pan demic. Its billed as the second largest Halloween parade in the country, falling behind Greenwich Village.

Ken Beck, chair of the parade com mittee, said that they want everyone to register between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day of the parade at the firehouse at 26 Robbins Street. The roads downtown will close at 5 p.m.

There will be first, second, and third place trophies, he said. There will also be awards for the oldest in the parade, the youngest, and the person who had to travel the farthest. This year, there will be 11 walking and nine float divisions, he said.

People who want to walk in the parade should meet on Highland Parkway, not in the parking lot like last year. If you’re

driving something in the parade, you should take Water Street to Highland Parkway to the area of the old Foodtown parking lot.

There won’t be a single grand mar shall for the parade. Rather, they will honor all front line health care heroes.

A statement by Patrick Ahearn, Chief Executive Officer of Community Medi cal Center, is in the parade’s regulations book.

“Since the beginning of the coro navirus pandemic, CMC’s staff and physicians have treated thousands of COVID-19 patients, while safely con tinuing to offer care for emergencies and other medical needs. This work would not have been possible without the efforts of partners throughout our community. This includes first respond ers who joined us on the frontlines of the pandemic, facing tremendous, un predicted challenges,” he said. “Toms River is home to incredible people, and the outpouring of appreciation and encouragement, from parades to signs to donated meals, helped CMC’s staff continue their fight. Compassion and re silience are a part of Toms River’s DNA; you see it in our healthcare workers and first responders, and CMC sees it in the people we serve.”

Firefighters are also encouraging residents to join volunteer firefighting squads, or for youth to join the Boy Scouts.

For more information, visit Facebook. com/trfcHalloweenParade

(Above)The Pirates of Cub Scout Pack 62 assemble before sailing down Main Street for last year’s Toms River Halloween Parade.

(Below)Members of two Forked River families enjoy some fun as they find a spot during last year’s Toms River Halloween Parade, an event that they normally don’t get to attend.

Photos By Bob Vosseller

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The world was glued to the O.J. Simpson trial. “Bad Boys” with Will Smith – pre-Oscar slap –topped the box office. Gas for the car averaged 90 cents a gallon. The inter net was slow as molasses. Cell phones weighed a ton, not everyone had them yet and if you did, you could only make calls. No social media. No Google! If you were doing research, you had to go to a place called the library.

Some of you reading this may have been working, raising children, learning your ABCs or having your diapers changed –others may not have been a twinkle yet.

In the basement of a home in Pine Lake Park, former copy machine salesman Stew Swann and his Jane-of-all-trades niece Robyn Laird were making history – creating the first edition of The Manchester Times

They were aided by Stew’s late wife Alice, who showed her uncon ditional love and support through the entire incep tion of Micromedia Pub lications – and let’s not forget Fluffy – the cat who kept a watchful eye on the process, while at the same time, terrorizing Robyn. And now we’re going BACK TO THE FU TURE!

It’s 27 years later and Micromedia now has sev en weekly newspapers,

three hyperlocal news websites, thousands of readers, many loyal ad vertisers and the respect from the local govern ment and communities we serve.

Our print newspapers are everywhere, we have over 100,000 social media followers, we’re on the Newsbreak app, Google News, Apple News, on radio spots and have a billboard in the Ocean County Mall.

Micromedia has an in credibly talented staff who are dedicated to the mission statement the company was founded on: the importance of community.

The commitment to the management, design, the fair and balanced journal ism, the sales and distri bution of our products has never been interrupted – even through a global crisis.

I can say with great confidence that our read ers and advertisers are getting a fantastic prod uct each and every week and each and every day online.

While other local media outlets continue to fold, Micromedia prevails as our company President Stew Swann puts his staff and products above prof its. The company’s sur vival has always been his top priority and we hope to be here for another 27 years and beyond.

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This letter is in reference to Toms River Schools being in school on Columbus Day. Why you have the U.S. flag on your school building or in your school yard.

Preserve Columbus Day Holiday Candidate Runs With “No Strings Attached”

His name is embedded and referenced in the history of our nation. God bless Colum bus and God bless the United States of America.

Charles Pisano Jersey Shore

Lacey needs to examine its conscience and the Master Plan. More citizens need to attend meetings and voice their opinions. The Township Master Plan is soon due for review.

In 1891 Francis Bellamy was hired to work for Youth’s Champion, a family patriot ic magazine. Bellamy was assigned to the promotion department where he began a massive patriotic program for schools across the country. The program was to coincide with the opening ceremonies of the Columbian Exposition at the World Fair in Chicago, Illinois in recognition of the 400th Anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s his toric discovery. Bellay wrote the “Pledge of Allegiances” which was to be part of the program and was to be re cited in unison by all public schools across the country.

Bellamy was successful in lobbying Congress to pass a resolution endorsing his program. He was instrumen tal in convening President Benjamin Harrison to issue a proclamation declaring Columbus Day a holiday.

Thanks to Bellamy schools across this country proudly fly the flag of the United States of America. We should also be thankful that Chris topher Columbus has the vision and courage to sail in uncharted waters and dis covered a new continent on which this country was born.

Hello residents of Lanoka Harbor and Forked River!

Your Lacey volunteer public advocate is now running for a seat on the Lacey Township Committee.

My campaign is not accept ing ANY contributions. I have decided to run using my own funds. My slogan is “No Strings Attached.”

As a resident of Lacey for over 23 years, I have wit nessed firsthand the chang es the township has been through.

For nearly 20 years I have at tended Township Committee meetings, Lacey Municipal Utilities Authority meetings, School Board meetings and Planning Board meetings. Sometimes also the Board of Adjustment. More recently I have been attending the Municipal Alliance meetings and this past year I have been going to Toms River for the Ocean County Commission er meetings.

I served 2 terms on the school board and was a mem ber of the Municipal Alliance for a few years as well.

We Welcome Letters To The Editor!

The Brick Times welcomes all points of view for pub lication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express them selves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns.

All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for verifica tion. Letters may not be print ed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submit ted, we reserve the right to

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The Township Commit tee meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in the Municipal Building on Lacey Road at 6:30 p.m.

Please try to attend. Lacey’s future depends on ALL of us.

Please vote November 8thRegina Discenza for Lacey Township Committee.

Regina Discenza

Forked River Independent Candidate for Lacey Township Committee

Barnegat’s Overdevelopment Can Be Fixed

There has been an explosion of construction in Barnegat Township these last 8 years. My opponent, Al Bille, claims the overdevelopment is good for the Township coffers, yet municipal taxes have risen each year. Since my opponent was elected the Municipal Budget has risen over 9 mil lion dollars and the Municipal Tax Rate has increased 23.5%.

The overdevelopment has caused a strain on infrastruc ture. Roads are failing, lack of residential water pressure, flooding, increased traffic, and congestion are just a few issues.

Builders are allowed to clearcut tracts of land well before construction begins…some have been cleared and idle for 4+ years. This clearing has caused runoff which has resulted in erosion & flooding in adjacent neighborhoods. The new high-density housing has also caused flooding in existing neighborhoods.

Residents also question why the same type of commercial development is repeatedly approved when so many strip malls sit vacant.

When Barnegat residents confront the Committee with these issues, the response is,

that the Township can’t stop the builders from building, there is nothing the Com mittee can do about nearby runoff/flooding, and they can’t afford to repair or upgrade the Township’s infrastructure. This is not acceptable.

Residents are justifiably angry about these issues. They regu larly address the Committee at Township meetings and post on social media…. some feel the Township Committee does not hear their voice…or worse…they may not care.

My opponent has even told the residents not to read Bar negat social media and he even convinced the Com mittee to have a referendum which could prohibit all signs on public property.

It’s time for a new approach and new ideas. It’s time for Barnegat to have new repre sentation. It’s time for change!

I plan to focus intently on these issues. I promise to hear your voice and listen to your concerns and convince the Committee to address your concerns. I ask for your sup port and your vote. Please elect me to the Barnegat Township Committee in 2022.

Charles Cunliffe Barnegat

Why Did GOP Vote Against Lowering Insulin?

I’m trying to see if anyone can answer this very important question? Why did Republi cans block a law to cap the cost of insulin to $35 a month? Thankfully, they didn’t touch Medicare patients. We still got the insulin price reduction. But if I was on a private insurance company, I wouldn’t. How is that fair? Why are insurance companies more important to Republicans than patients?

Please remember this when it comes to vote. Please remem ber that Democrats are the ones who put forward cutting the cost of insulin for seniors on Medicare.

Thank you for listening.

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Muoio welcomed news that Moody’s Investors Service has joined the other three major credit rating agencies in upgrading New Jersey’s outlook from stable to positive. Since the enactment of the FY2022 State budget last year, New Jersey has received three credit rating upgrades and is now on positive outlook with all four major credit rating agencies – Moody’s, S&P, Fitch, and KBRA.

In making their decision, Moody’s not ed, “The positive outlook is supported by the likelihood the state will continue its current practices for managing re serves and long-term liabilities, which

“This recognition from Moody’s is further proof that the steps we’ve taken to right our fiscal ship have led to real progress,” said Governor Murphy.

“We are now better pre pared to meet our present obligations and weather any uncertain economic conditions. While we are proud of all we’ve accomplished thus far, we must continue making strides to improve our fiscal health and resilience.”

“Receiving a positive outlook is en couraging because it tells us not only that the decisions we have made until this point are the right ones, but the direction we are headed in is equally promising,” said Treasurer Muoio. “Given the uncertain economic forecast, having a healthier surplus than the state has seen in decades should be a comfort to residents who rely on state services all the more during difficult economic times.”

NJ Sends National Guard To Florida

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced on September 29 that he had authorized 135 New Jersey Na tional Guardsmen for deployment to Florida to support relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which made landfall September 28 as a Category 4 storm. In addition, 40 military and support vehicles will be sent to assist in the hurricane storm response.

Assistance is provided through the Emergency Management Assistant Compact (EMAC), a mutual aid agree ment allowing states and territories to share resources in response to natural and man-made disasters. Governor Murphy accepted the EMAC this morning authorizing the mission to Florida.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Florida right now as they begin their journey to recovery from Hurricane Ian,” said Governor Mur phy. “We are thankful for the 135 men and women who bravely volunteered to travel down to Florida to assist with hurricane aid and relief efforts. We are…prepared to provide more support where needed.”

“The New Jersey National Guard has an important history of being ‘Always Ready, Always There.’ Whether it was Superstorm Sandy, watching over our

nation’s capital, or assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic, our citizen sol diers and airmen have distinguished themselves when our communities needed them most. This will be no different,” said Brig. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., Adjutant General of New Jersey.

“Our hearts are with the families of all affected by this hurricane.”

“Hurricane Ian made landfall…and created a path of destruction with dangerous winds and catastrophic flooding that has left the residents of Florida in need of assistance, and New Jersey has answered the call,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superin tendent of the New Jersey State Police.

“The New Jersey National Guard will be sending resources and personnel to Florida to assist them on their road to recovery. Our prayers are with the residents of Florida and everyone af fected by this storm.”

Hurricane Ian made landfall in south west Florida as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of up to 150 mph in the eye of the storm. The storm continued to move north, causing tre mendous damage and danger to those in its path, slowly downgrading to a tropical storm. Millions of Floridians were without power and in dangerous conditions.

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me to help them out. Just doing this little bit can impact a lot,” Morgan said.

Morgan participates in the program Run ning 4 Heroes where she runs one mile for every first responder who makes the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The program was started by a kid who ran in honor of a firefighter who ran to the Twin Towers. The program was then expanded to all fallen heroes.

So far, Morgan has completed a total of three runs. Her first official mile was done on September 29 at Lake Riviera Middle School. On that evening, she ran in honor of Fire Captain Charlie Krampota.

“Tonight, I was running for Fire Captain Charlie Krampota. He served for 20 years with the Alvin Texas Volunteer Fire Depart ment and he passed away of a heart attack shortly after returning home from respond ing to a home fire. He served for the city of Alvin, Texas for 30 years,” Morgan said.

her school principal who ran the mile with her. First responders from the Brick Town ship Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Pioneer Hose Volunteer Fire Company, Laurelton Fire Company and Breton Woods Fire Company were present supporting Morgan and her en deavors. Bright lights and sirens filled the parking lot as the firetrucks and squad cars followed Morgan on her run to honor Krampota.

Morgan’s previous run on September 19 was in honor of K9 Axel. K9 Axel was a K9 Officer for the Charleston Police De partment in West Virginia. K9 Axel was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a stabbing subject on August 27.

Morgan said her goal is to continue running for the cause and to advocate for fallen first responders.

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Craft Fair And Bake Sale Greenbriar II

BRICK – Craft Fair and Bake Sale at Greenbriar II will be on November 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1 Greenbriar Boulevard. Lots of crafts and baked goods. If interested in dis playing your beautiful crafts call Jan Lavance at 732-714-6519. The cost is $25 per table.

Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule for October

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Tuesday, Oct. 11th Manchester Library

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10AM-2PM

Wednesday, Oct. 12th Ocean County College COVID Vaccine & Testing 10AM-2PM

Wednesday, Oct. 12th Manchester Township EMS Annex 10:30AM-1:30PM

Thursday, Oct. 13th Silver Ridge Park Health Fair

1PM-5PM

Friday, Oct. 14th Ocean County Transportation Center at Manchester 10AM-2PM

Friday, Oct. 14th Barnegat/Waretown Health Fair - Community Cntr. 11th St. 10AM-2PM

Friday, Oct. 14th Lacey Farmer’s Market

11AM-3PM

Monday, Oct. 17th Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset 2PM-6PM

Monday, Oct. 17th Toms River Library 10AM-2PM

Tuesday, Oct. 18th Brick Senior Services

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Wednesday, Oct. 19th Ocean County College COVID Vaccine & Testing 10AM-2PM

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2022 Farmers Market Comes To A Close

BRICK – Thanks to all the vendors, staff and our loyal shoppers who helped make this Brick Farmers Market season the best yet. A special tribute to the people behind the scenes who make sure everything runs smoothly!

Mark your calendars for the annual Thanksgiving Market on November 19.

ChamberfestAnnual Election & Networking Mixer

BRICK – Join the Brick Chamber of Commerce on October 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the election of the 2023 Board of Directors! Mix & mingle with local busi ness professionals. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards.

Special thanks to the host: Town Square at the Jersey Shore and Special Thanks to the Sponsor: Crest Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

To register or for more information, visit brickchamber.com.

AAUW Psychic Night

BRICK – American Association of Uni versity Women (AAUW - Northern Ocean County Branch) is sponsoring a “Psychic Night” on October 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Middle School Library, 105 Hendrickson Avenue, Brick. Psychics from Charmed and Company are offering Tarot, Palm, and Crystal reading sessions. Two specialists will be available for individual Reiki sessions.

For reservations, text 732-930-4925 or email karenkeating2345@yahoo.com.

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Jury Issues Guilty Verdict In Murder Trial

By Chris Lundy

BRICK – A jury took less than two

that a local woman

guilty of a 2020 murder.

Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus, 49, struck and killed her wife, Rebec ca Gavilanez-Alectus, with a con tainer used for chilling wine. After three weeks at trial, the jury decided

she “purposely or knowingly caused serious bodily injury to Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus which resulted in her death,” according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. She was also found guilty of Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

She faces life in prison at her Novem ber 17 sentencing.

Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said

Senior Assistant Prosecutor Meghan O’Neill and Assistant Prosecutor Kait lyn Burke ably and skillfully tried the case on behalf of the State. He also thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Brick Township Police Department, Brick Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, New York City Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and the City of Houston Police Department.

League Of Women Voters Hosting Candidates’ Virtual Forum For Brick Board Of Education

BRICK – The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County will host a Virtual Candi dates’ Forum for the Brick Board of Education on October 6 at 7 pm. The program will be via a Zoom Webinar platform that accommodates a live audience of 500 and registration is required.

Visit bit.ly/lwvbrickboe to register in advance.

Questions must be submitted in advance during the registration process or by email lwvfo rum2022@gmail.com and putting “Brick BoE”

in the subject line.

The candidates are:

• Frances DiBenedictis - Our Children First

• Madeline Iannarone - Our Children First

• Maureen Molz - Together for Brick

• Erin Wheeler - Together for Brick

The forum is sponsored by the PTAs of Vet erans Memorial Middle School and Veterans Memorial Elementary School.

EMS Holds Emergency Training Courses

BRICK – Recently, Brick Township Police Department EMS administered a TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care) course for outside agencies. Participants engaged in classroom and hands-on topics including Direct Threat Care, carrying and moving

techniques, bleeding control and some more advanced skills with airway management and IV access.

If you are interested in a TECC course watch for 2023 training dates announce ment or contact them at 732-451-2038.

Brick Recreation’s Winter Basketball League

BRICK – Registration for Brick Recre ation’s Winter Basketball League is now open. Brick boys 4 th to 12 th grade and Brick girls 4th to 9 th grade 12-game season with playoffs, game times vary between 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday games 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. fee is $75.

To register, visit register.community pass.net/Bricktownship . Registration

ends October 14.

Assessments will take place October 24 to 28. Practice starts in November; the season goes December to February. All games are played at the local middle schools. Grade is determined by 20022023 school years. Requests are not guar anteed. Call 732-262-1095 if interested in coaching.

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OCT. 26-28 3 DAY SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS FALL FOLIAGE TOUR $599/pp Dbl.Occ.

Includes 2 nights lodging at Embassy Suites, Lizzie Borden House Tour, Guided Tour, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and more.

OCT. 29 A TRIBUTE TO BILLY JOEL & SR. ELTON JOHN AT HUNDERTON HILLS PLAYHOUSE $126/pp Includes Lunch Before Show.

NOV. 1-5 5 DAY PIGEON FORGE & SMOKY MOUNTAINS FALL FOLIAGE TOUR $999/pp Dbl.Occ.

Includes 4 nights lodging, 2 shows, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners, Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, Guided Tour, Smokey Mountains National Park & More.

NOV. 11 FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS AT NJC CENTER $249/pp Includes Orchestra Level Seat & Dinner Before Show.

NOV. 16 FUNNY GIRL MUSICAL $194/pp Includes Lunch Before Show.

NOV. 18 CHRISTMAS AT LONGWOOD GARDENS $134/pp Includes Lunch and admission.

NOV. 27-DEC. 1 5 DAY BILTMORE ESTATE AT CHRISTMAS $1035/pp Dbl. Occ. Includes 4 nts. Lodging, House Tour, Ashville Highlights Tour 4 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners & More.

NOV. 30 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR ROCKETS AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL $222/pp Includes Lunch Before Show and Orchestra Seat

NOV. 30 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT THE BROWNSTONES IN PATERSON $128/pp Includes a family style lunch, 1 Drink, Live Music, Comedian

DEC. 1 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT AMERICAN MUSIC THEATER IN LANCASTER PA $126/pp Includes Lunch Before Show

DEC. 12-14 3 DAY CHRISTMAS ON THE POTOMAC $598/pp Dbl.Occ. Enjoy the holidays with us on a spectacular Christmas themed trip. Ice returns this year with one of a kind amazing walk-through experience. Includes 2 nts. stay at the 5 star Gaylord National Harbor Resort, 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners, 1 Christmas Musical with lunch and more.

DEC. 15. ELF MUSICAL AT THE DUTCH APPLE THEATRE IN LANCASTER PA $138/pp

Includes Lunch Before Show

JAN. 11 A BEAUTIFUL NOISE - THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL $219/pp Includes lunch before show & Orchestra Seat.

JAN. 18 SOME LIKE IT HOT MUSICAL $212/pp Includes Lunch Before Show.

JAN. 25 MJ MUSICAL $198/pp

Includes Lunch Before Show.

By Chris Lundy

BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity thanked a group of engineers from NAVAIR Lakehurst who revital ized the home of a Brick resident who is the widow of a Navy veteran.

They repaired a fence, replaced land scape ties, and did general yard clean-up and landscaping – all on their day off.

“Thank you for doing such a great job and contributing to our mission,” Habitat wrote.

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

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

How Colds, The Flu & Covid 19 Affects Hearing

It’s been well over 2 years, and the Covid 19 variants are still wreaking havoc in our area. For the most part, the new variants just present with “coldlike” symptoms but the rate of infection spread is typically higher than the common cold. Unfortunately, once you start to exhibit symptoms such as a sore throat, headache, sinus pressure, post nasal drip, etc., you already have Covid 19 and more than likely you have spread the germs to others. Many individuals are taking in home rapid tests and are commonly “negative” for a few days before the result is positive.

In my opinion, this is reason enough to frequently wash your hands, don a mask (when in large in group events), and get vaccinated. Unless you physician recom mends otherwise, vaccinated individ uals typically experience a significant reduction of Covid 19 symptoms and the recovery time is generally less.

Upper respiratory viruses often create fluid buildup in the middle ear, leading to congestion, pain, muffled sound, and secondary infections. The flu virus has been known to affect the auditory nerve,

which can cause permanent hearing loss. Similar to the flu, COVID-19 has shown an alarming ability to attack the hearing and vestibular systems, although the exact reason is still under investi gation. Patients with long-haul COVID are at increased risk. Luckily, serious hearing damage from viral infections is rare, though the temporary effects are uncomfortable — stuffiness, dizziness, tinnitus, and ear infections could put a damper on your future holiday plans.

If you have experienced hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo during a bout of COVID 19 and these symptoms are continuing to “linger” I would contact your hearing healthcare professional for a complete hearing and dizziness evaluation. Protect your hearing by supporting your health!

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 w ww. 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!

Brick Morning Rotary Weekly Breakfast Meeting

– On October 12, the Rotary Club of Brick, NJ - Morning guest will be Steve Fine, President, Melanoma Education Foundation; 978-535-3080, steve_fine@comcast.net.

Rotary Club of Brick, NJ - Morning meets each Wednesday morning at the Brick Diner at 7:30 a.m., and they welcome guests and prospective members for fellowship and breakfast.

6 Natural Blood Thinning Foods

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

People experiencing blood clots are occur ring at an unprecedented rate these days! Blood becomes thicker than normal when a protein called fibrinogen increases. Its main task is to generate a mesh network of platelets so that they aggregate. This stops blood flow. You want fibrinogen around because otherwise, you’d bleed to death from a minor cut. But too much fibrinogen creates platelet clumping, and thus a clot that blocks blood flow.

One of the main ways that your blood becomes thicker than it should involves a protein called fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is one of several proteins that assist in the coagulation process. Its specific job is to generate networks of fibers that link plate lets together to stop blood flow. We need adequate levels of fibrinogen to stop bleed ing when we are injured. However, elevated fibrinogen levels are associated with exces sive clotting and slower blood flow which makes the heart work harder. Oxygen flow throughout the body is reduced, therefore fatigue and weakness become suddenly more significant.

I’ve never before seen anything like this. It used to be just people who with risk factors developed a clot, but again, something has changed making people who would never be at risk, to be at risk!

The typical risk factors used to be: Smoking or long history of nicotine use Pregnancy

A hospitalization

Being sedentary

Use of estrogen-containing hormones

Advanced age

Elevated CRP Cancer

We can add new risk factors now such as activation of ACE receptors, history of a serious viral infection such as COVID, myocarditis as well as others not listed here.

If a clot develops, a piece of it can break off and that’s where the danger lies. The bro ken-off part can travel through the blood stream and lodge somewhere it shouldn’t, such as in the lungs. If this happens the term used is pulmonary embolism. Symptoms of this include chest pain, coughing, difficulty with respiration, heart rhythm changes, bloody sputum, or shortness of breath.

If part of the clot breaks off and lands in or around the brain, it can cause a stroke. The risk of heart attack increases as well.

Natural Blood Thinners

Turmeric Ginger Garlic Grape seed Ginkgo biloba Nattokinase

A blood clot can lead to a fatal conse quence, and it is a silent killer so I thought it would be nice for you to know about natural options such as foods and herbal options. Please discuss any changes to your medication or supplement regimen with your physician as natural anticoagulants interact with prescribed ones and can cause easy bruising and even hemorrhage. There is more information at an article called “Un derstanding Blood Clots.” This is posted on the CDC’s website. I also have a longer version with more natural options posted at my website, suzycohen.com.

R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

Beware Of The Do-It-Yourself Will

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

It happens several times each year, a client walks into my office with a document entitled “Last Will and Testament” and asks me to review it. The document is always a will that the client attempted to draft on his or her own. In some cases they used a form book from the library, in other cases they used an online service or a software program which they pur chased. In a few instances, they will attempt to copy another will, either their own prior will or someone else’s. In almost every instance, the document does not meet the requirements for a will in the State of New Jersey putting them in a position where they either have no will at all or which requires a court to interpret the document for them, which could cost their estates a lot of money.

I believe that drafting your own will is like trying to remove your own gall bladder. There is a small chance that you may do it right, but there is a far greater chance that you won’t. In over 100 do-it-yourself wills that I have reviewed, not one was a valid will that would have been probated with the Surrogate’s office. When I ask the client why they attempted to draft their own will, the most common answer I receive is that they wanted to save money. Other times they will tell me that they wrote the will themselves because an attorney refused to prepare the will they way they wanted it. In one instance a client told me he drafted his own will because he did not understand the “legalese” he saw in wills and he wanted a will that he and his family could understand.

Looking at the various reasons why people draft their own wills I find that most of them are not valid. As noted, the most common reason people try to make their own wills is to save money. This is most often an illusion. In Ocean County the average cost of preparing a will varies from $100 to $200. The cost of having to go to court if the will is not drafted property can be as high as $2,500 to $3,000.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

In a worst-case scenario, the court may rule that there is no will at all, thus subjecting the estate to go through administration, where the cost of posting a surety bond could easily exceed $1,000.00 each year in an average estate.

Clearly, any savings of trying to write your own will could be wiped out by the potential costs if the will is not drafted properly.

Some people will try to draft wills themselves because they want to put in certain wording. In some cases, the wording that they are trying to put in their wills is either illegal, impractical or impossible to carry out. For example, one client wanted to leave all the assets to the ex ecutor named in the will and let the executor determine how the assets should be divided. In other words, the executor would be making the very decisions that the maker of the will should have made.

Finally, wills are drafted by attorneys using terms and concepts that date back to medieval England. Those terms and concept have a specific meaning in the law. Often those terms are not readily understood by the non-lawyer.

By attempting to draft a will using common English, in many cases a person will create an ambiguity that can only be resolved by a court at great expense to the person’s estate.

In one case, when faced with two conflicting clauses concerning the payment of death taxes and not understanding either clause, the client put both clauses into the will and said let the executor decide which clause should apply. One can only imagine what the Internal Rev enue Service would have done with that logic.

Your will is the most important document you will ever sign. It only makes sense to have it prepared by an attorney knowledgeable in estate law rather than try to do it yourself. The modest cost of having an attorney prepare the will is offset by the potential costs if the will is not drafted properly.

Brick Historical Society Program On Local Lighthouses

BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold a meeting on November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse. Bill Dunn of Sea Girt will give the featured presentation: “Guiding Lights, New Jersey Lighthouses and Their Innovations.” Dunn is the historian at Sea Girt Lighthouse and the author of several books including two on Sea Girt Light. He will explore through photos and commentary the compelling stories of local lights, focusing on Sea Girt,

and how they contributed to economic and population growth by making sea travel safer, and protected our coast during World War II.

Admission is free, and the public is invit ed. Parking is in the rear of the firehouse. Enter by the door on the right that is on ground level.

For more information about the Society see its website at: bricktownshiphistoricalsoci ety.com or call 732-785-2500.

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Columbus Day Weekend: Parade, Music, Food And More

─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.

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Performers from Italy will once again be part of the annual Italian Heritage Festival and Ocean County Columbus Day.

The Italian Street Festival will kick off on October 7 at 4 p.m. on Grant Avenue and Ocean Terrace in the bor ough. 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 October 9 and will feature floats, bands and entertainment.

“The parade has become one of the most ethnic in the state and is the high light of the three-day Italian Festival,” Parade Chairman Michael Blandina said.

This year marks 31 years of celebrat ing the county’s Italian heritage and culture.

“Many of your annual favorites will be returning and we will welcome new organizations and groups for the first time this year. The Parade Committee is especially proud to bring new at tractions each year from Italy who are bringing a touch of the homeland to these events. This year we are fortunate 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 di rection of Ivan Samori, their president, who has performed at numerous 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 experienced in folklore. Their performances are cho reographed with their musical arrange ments. 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 Her itage and culture, as well as a taste of the homeland to these events,”

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Blandina said.

During their visit the members of both groups will enjoy some day trips which are arranged by the Parade/Italian Her itage Festival Committee to Atlantic City, New York City and several local destinations of interest. Additional performances are scheduled around Ocean County and will include senior communities and area high schools before and after the parade 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,” Blandi na said. The Committee is seeking volunteers, groups and organizations and sponsors to participate. For more information you can contact him at 732-477-6507 or e-mail info@col ubusnj.org.

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

Veteran’s Day Concert

RED BANK – Tower Hill Church an nounces the Veteran’s Day Concert for November 14 at 4 p.m. Led by Music Director Fiona Smith with amazing brass players from west Point Band, special salutes to veterans, patriotic choral works, and sing-a-longs. Recep

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tion to follow.

All are welcome. Free to the public. For more information, call 732-6914348 ext. 202, email fiona@TowerHillChurch. org, or visit TowerHillChurch.org. Tow er Hill Church is located at 255 Harding Road, Red Bank.

Bay Head – Mantoloking 15th Annual Fundraiser

POINT PLEASANT – Join on October 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. for PBA #347 Bay Head – Mantoloking 15th Annual Fundraiser. They will be at Martell’s Tiki Bar with an open bar and entertainment by Mike

Dalton Band.

Tickets are $60 person. Contact Kelley from Bay Head at 732-892-0588; Kelly from Mantoloking at 732-295-1401 ext.400 or see any PBA 347 member.

Annual Holly Berry Bazaar

ORTLEY BEACH – St. Elisabeth’s Chapel by the Sea, 7 3 rd Avenue Ortley Beach, will be hosting its annual Holly Berry Bazaar on November 5 from 9

a.m. to 2 p.m. and November 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be holi day items, granny’s attic, collectibles, a gift basket raffle and baked goods.

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School Health Benefit Increases Cause Concern

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey

Council of County Colleges is extreme ly concerned about the impact of the rate increases in the School Employees Health Benefits Plan (SEHBP) that were accepted Monday by the SEHBP Commission by a 5-1 vote.

“The increase will cost community colleges $14 million this year alone. That will consume almost all of the operating aid increases colleges have received in the past 15 years.” said Aaron Fichtner, President of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges.

Community colleges are the largest, and most racially and economically diverse, sector of higher education in New Jersey, with over 200,000 stu dents. Their graduates overwhelming ly stay in New Jersey, and are critical to the state’s workforce and economy. They work closely with industry part ners to provide a skilled workforce, and to provide good jobs for New Jerseyans.

For example, community colleges train more New Jersey nurses than every oth er sector of higher education combined.

“This is work that builds the middle class,” noted Fichtner.

The Council supports legislation intro duced to date that addresses the operation of the SEHBP commission (S3033, spon sored by Majority Leader Ruiz/A4552, sponsored by Assemblywoman Pintor Marin, and S2994, sponsored by Senator Turner) and the bill S2995, also spon sored by Senator Turner, that requires use of federal Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund grants to reduce increas es in premium rates for the SEHBP for calendar year 2023. These are important steps forward.

“The Council looks forward to work ing with our New Jersey legislators to mitigate the impact of this increase on community colleges and their students, and on finding a sustainable solution.” according to Fichtner.

Lanes Will Close For Seaside Bridge Repair

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There will be temporary lane closures for a few weeks on the westbound side of the bridge coming back from Seaside Heights, the New Jersey Department of Trans portation reported.

The first day of the construction was Monday, October 3. One or two lanes will be closed from Monday through Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. One lane will always be open. The eastbound traffic will be unaffected. Electronic signs will tell drivers about the closed lanes.

The DOT said the work will take place until the end of October.

PKF Mark III, Inc. will be performing deck re pairs as part of a $9.6 million statewide Draw bridge Preventative Maintenance Contract. Weather and other factors could impact the work. Updates and real-time travel in formation will be provided on 511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NewJerseyDOT or on the NJDOT Facebook page.

Family Campout At Ocean County Park

LAKEWOOD – Commissioner Virginia E. Haines announced that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be offering a Family Campout at Ocean County Park, located at 659 Ocean Avenue Lakewood starting on October 21 at 5 p.m. and ending on October 22 at 10 a.m. The program costs $5 per person and requires pre-registration. Campers will be required to bring a tent, sleeping bag and a “no cook” breakfast. Children must be accompanied

by an adult.

To register, send a check or money order made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide the names, addresses, ages and daytime telephone numbers for each partic ipant, along with program number 3084668A when registering.

For more information, call 732-506-5122 or visit the website at oceancountyparks.org.

Scales And Tales Nature Program

TOMS RIVER – Join a park naturalist as they dispel the myths and fears of native snakes. You will see some of our live snakes up close and personal. Learn what makes these native species so spe cial, and why they are such an important part of the ecosystem. This program is

sure to inspire all young nature lovers. No registration required.

Program takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. Open to all ages.

Notice is hereby given that Unity Bank, 64 Old Highway 22, Clinton, NJ 08809 intends to file an application to establish a branch located in Ocean County at 1255 Route 70, Lakewood NJ 08701. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the regional director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10118-0110 not later than 15 days from the date of this publication. The nonconfidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. A schedule of charges for such copies may be obtained from the FDIC Regional Office.

BLEPHARITIS

Swollen eyelids can happen for a myriad of reasons, from staying up too late to accidentally sleeping on your face. If it seems to be a recurring problem, however, and you can’t pinpoint a cause, you may have a condition called blepharitis. The condition is not contagious, nor is it typically dangerous, but it can be uncomfortable, causing burning, itching, and leaking. In some cases, it can be a sign of a more serious condition such as pink eye, issues with your cornea, or chronic dry eye, but it can also mean you simply aren’t changing your contacts frequently enough. Avoiding blepharitis will most likely involve some form or eye drops or a change in your cleansing routine.

key to treating most types of blepharitis is keeping the lids clean and free of crusts. Applying warm compresses can loosen the crusts. Then gently scrub the eyelids with a mixture of water and baby shampoo or an over-the-counter lid cleansing product. SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES offers a full range of care for your eyes, from your yearly vision exam to the treatment of medical eye conditions. To make an appointment, please call 732-349-5622.

Avoid wearing contact lenses during a flair up of blepharitis and continue to do so until it has cleared up.

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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)

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“Take A Walk In Their Shoes” For Homeless Youth

ASBURY PARK – As part of a nationwide effort calling attention to youth homelessness and commer cial sexual exploitation of children, Ocean’s Harbor House is sponsoring its 3rd annual “Take a Walk in Their Shoes.” The two-mile walk on the Asbury Park boardwalk will be held on November 6 from 9 to 10 a.m. No vember is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.

“It is estimated that 2.5 million kids per year experience homelessness, many here in Monmouth and Ocean counties, stated Tim Zeiss, Director of Development & Marketing. Tragically, that number is believed to be higher because many kids are couch surfing, therefore going unreported.”

Long standing causes of youth homelessness such as family conflict, abuse and neglect have increased ex ponentially the past two years. Many kids are rejected by their families because of coming out. Additionally, mental health issues among teens have skyrocketed. Anxiety and depression and the rate of suicides among young people is at an all-time high.

“The kids we help in our shelter, tran sitional living home, and various other remediation and prevention services, come from families experiencing fi nancial and housing insecurity, family conflict, abuse, violence, neglect and substance abuse,” added Zeiss. We rescue kids from heartbreaking situ ations and prevent them from falling prey to tragic circumstances like Human Labor Trafficking and Com mercial Sexual Exploitation.”

Individuals, businesses, schools and organizations can participate by serving as sponsors, signing up to walk, organizing a team of walkers or joining a team. Walker registration is only $20 and each walker is asked to raise a minimum of $50 from fam ily, friends and colleagues, although it’s not mandatory. All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and can win prizes in the “Give a Hand, Get a Hand” on-site contest.

To sponsor, register to walk or make a donation, go to the secure event site at secure.qgiv.com/event/ohhp2p.

For more information contact tzeiss@ oceansharborhouse.org.

Help Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter

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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.

─Photo courtesy Ocean’s Harbor House

By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Facts: Simply stated, rabies is one of the oldest diseases known to man. It is a fatal, contagious disease which affects mammals, which due to vaccines, good veterinary care and astute animal husbandry, it is mostly found in wildlife. Birds are not threatened by this disease. It is untrue that all raccoons carry rabies. Other mammals, such as squir rels, mice, groundhogs, rats, wild rabbits, chipmunks, have almost never been known to transmit rabies to humans. Why is that you might wonder? Due to the fact that their

Rabies – The Facts And The Myths

size and ability to survive an attack by a rabid animal is very slim. More than likely, they would succumb to death before they could become a danger. A bite from a rabid animal transfers saliva, which is the culprit for the transmission of the disease. Contact with rabies-active saliva alone through an open wound for example, contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) is enough to transmit the disease.

Facts: It is important to know that rabies is a slow-moving virus that travels up the spinal cord to the brain. Once symptoms become apparent the virus is multiplying in the brain. The only time an animal can spread the virus

is when it is in the saliva, which happens several days BEFORE symptoms become apparent. Therefore, an animal cannot spread the disease when it is incubating the virus, which is the time it takes the virus to travel along the spinal cord from site of entry.

What does a rabid animal look like? Usually either very vicious and aggressive or par tially or totally paralyzed, trouble walking.

Myths: These symptoms are not always an indication of rabies. Antifreeze poison ing, head trauma and canine distemper (a disease of dogs) are other reason you might see similar symptoms. It’s a myth that if a nocturnal animal appears in the daylight,

that they must have rabies. As I touched on in my article ‘Raccoons Out in Daylight,’ there are other reasons. Don’t assume an animal is rabid. Exercise caution. Contact the NJ Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, Rabies Laboratory via email: rabies.PHEL@doh.nj.gov or by telephone: (609) 530-8416, 671-6418 or 671-6419.

The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statis tics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

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

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Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause

OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Sol diers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages over seas to our troops in harm’s way.

Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation.

To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to con tact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at

732-606-6040.

The following are drop locations:

• All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room)

• Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies

• All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts

• All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Re cycling Center

• Beachwood Municipal Bldg.

• VFW 9503, Bayville lobby

• Bayville Elks

• Bayville Auto

• Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville

• Pine Beach PO

• Presbyterian Church of Toms River

• American Legion 129, Toms River

• Ocean Country Courthouse and County

Clerk Offices, Toms River

• Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville

• Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Club houses

• Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting

• Universal Radiology, Lacey

• Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood

• C&C Marina, Bayville

• Keller/William Realty, Bayville

• Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville

• Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby

• East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beach wood

Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Send it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Whether or not the truth is pretty, by sticking by it you can prevent loss of trust. Plant the seeds of a financial idea in the upcoming week and then be patientgive it plenty of time to sprout and grow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, more can be gained by being cooperative than competitive. If you push your way to the front of the line, other people might push back. Remain poised and calm to cope with the unexpected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work with others in the week ahead. Extending friendly warmth and kindness can thaw even the chill iest situation. Exercise at the gym, walk with friends or spend time out and about in your local community.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It may be challenging to think clearly and act promptly when you are dealt wild cards. Have faith that a problem or disagreement can be cured. A partner or loved one may be a valuable resource in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t be taken in by surface appearances. Find inspiration but avoid believing something that you know isn’t true. In the week to come, you might enjoy working with your partner in a group setting with friends.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The road to knowledge may rise to meet you. This may be a good week to try a new experience or dive deeply into a new study or research project. If you do not waver, you can profit from an idea implemented now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) : You and a partner may see the same skies, but you might not view the same horizon. Loved ones may cause you to doubt their commitment in the upcoming week. Remain faithful even if someone is impulsive or erratic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Follow the learning curve upward. Solving a puzzle can be a springboard to a better understanding of how to achieve success. Use your money to try to make loved ones and friends happy in the week to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Num bers can be counted on to give predictable results, but someone’s explanations might not add up. Watch what a loved one does, not what they say. You can turn a profit if you are thorough about your research.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Both money and love can help to make life easier and more joyful. You may be able to express your passion for something or someone without holding back as this week begins. Analyze a situation and find a solution.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Friends may come and go but the best ones will be there to help you when you need it. You could be encouraged to be more competitive. It might be difficult to remain within a realistic budget in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be prac tical and let idealism take second place. Put some distance between you and a problem in the week ahead so that you have a better perspective. This is not a time to let suspicions or doubts cloud your judgment.

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SERVE THESE BUTTERY SCONES WITH YOUR FAVORITE JAM FOR A SPECIAL BREAKFAST

By America’s Test Kitchen

SIMPLE CREAM SCONES

Makes 8 scones

2 cups (10 ounces) all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces and chilled 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy cream

1. Adjust oven rack to middle posi tion and heat oven to 425 degrees.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor. Process mixture for 3 seconds.

3. Sprinkle chilled butter over flour mixture. Pulse until mixture looks like coarse crumbs, about 10 sec onds.

4. Transfer flour-butter mixture to a

large bowl. Add cream and use a rubber spatula to stir until just com bined and no dry flour is visible. Do not overmix.

5. Transfer mixture to a clean coun ter and use your hands to gather and press mixture until dough forms and holds together, 5 to 10 seconds.

6. Use your hands to pat dough into an 8-inch circle, about 3/4-inch thick.

7. Use a bench scraper (or butter knife) to cut circle into 8 wedg es. Transfer scones to a parch ment-lined baking sheet.

8. Bake until scones are light brown on top, 10 to 14 minutes.

9. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let scones cool on baking sheet for 15 minutes.

10. Transfer scones directly to a cooling rack. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.

(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.