2022-10-15 - The Manchester Times

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – As Roger Grimsby would say, “Here, now, the news:” The Talon , a revamped student news website at talonnews. org has taken flight.

Students of the Communications and Journalism program at

Manchester Township High School recently announced the launch of their updated website whose mission is to provide students, staff and parents with up-to-date, accurate information that relates to what’s going on at the “Home of the Hawks.”

Like most news media outlets, The Talon’s core values are honesty, truth, accuracy, and objectivity.

“I’m really proud that the journalism/communications program was able to revitalize The Talon on a new outlet,” senior Val Kohan said.

Kohan is the co-editor-in chief of The Talon. She said that “letting our voices be heard through our articles is a pivotal moment in our high school careers.”

Senior Co-Editor-inChief Sam Verdi echoed Kohan’s excitement

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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS –

This year’s Ocean County Columbus Day Parade enjoyed perfect weather capping off the third day of the Italian Heritage Festival.

Families lined the street waiting for the start of the parade. Mike and Debbie Cruz

of Lavallette were

standing nearby the stage - having picked up some lunch from one their favorite vendor.

“We do this every other year and it is a nice day to relax and have some fun,” Mike Cruz said. He was enjoying a platter of penne vodka pasta while his wife ate

a nice sized eggplant sandwich.

“We have a great time here,” she said. Across from the couple was TJ’s Zeppole’s stand. Workers there were busy baking and sprinkling powdered sugar on their top product.

When asked how many

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By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – More than 60 people turned out for a recent Manchester Coordinating Council (MCC) meeting and the turnout was connected to strong concerns and opposition to several pending bills in the State Legislature.

The MCC represents all the senior communities in the township and their meeting at the Crestwood Village V clubhouse featured discussion of pending legislation that could have a major impact on their communities if passed. These bills covered “common interest communities,” which in Ocean County are mostly senior communities, run by homeowner associations.

Those present listened to guest speaker, attorney Ron Catelli of The Catelli Law Firm of Red Bank. He shared his concerns about New Jersey legislators from Bergen, Middlesex, Hudson and Burlington Counties

New Bills Worry Senior Communities (Senior - See Page 4)

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – Township Mayor Robert Hudak wrote to New Jersey Senate President Nicolas Scutari with concerns about pending bills in the State Legislature that many seniors and public officials feel would adversely impact age restricted communities across the state.

These bills were among four that were the subject of a recent Manchester Coordinating Council (MCC) meeting that drew more than 60 people including homeowner association leaders to the Crestwood Village V Clubhouse.

Red Bank Attorney Ron Catelli of the Catelli Law Firm was the special guest speaker at that MCC meeting. He explained the situation and along with resident and MCC legislative liaison Judy Noonan of Whiting, stressed the need for seniors to take action to oppose

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Mayor Supports Seniors Against Proposed Bills (Mayor - See Page 20)

─Photo courtesy Manchester High School Talon editors-in-chief Val Kohan at left, and Sam Verdi present the new site at talonnews.org.

Photo By Bob Vosseller Italian folkloric group Gruppo Folkcloristico took part in the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade.

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who are actively working to pass laws, such as Assembly Bill A4377 and Assembly Bill A4106-Senate Bill S2537, which gives more authority from the State Department of Community Affairs and would put new regulations on senior communities.

Assembly Bill A4377, proposed by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy (District 7 Burlington), which is applicable to communities with over 100 units, seeks to impose an annual tax on all state condominiums, cooperatives and homes within homeowner associations, at approximately $3 per unit.

The money from this would go into a “Common Interest Community Homeowners’ Association Trust Fund.” This fund would then pay for an ombudsman that would advocate on behalf of homeowners. The ombudsman would also require annual reports from every HOA.

MCC members expressed that this bill will not only discourage qualified individuals from serving their community, it would cause a jump in the cost of living in each New Jersey community association with more than 100 units, and the monies collected will create further bureaucracy within the DCA.

Senate Bill S2537 was proposed by Senator Troy Singleton (District 7 Burlington), and, the companion Assembly Bill A4106, proposed by Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez (District 19 Middlesex) and Assemblywoman Angelica M. Jiminez (District 32 Bergen and Hudson) applies to age-re-

stricted communities.

This bill would allow corporations, businesses and under-aged people to buy units or homes in such communities to rent them out.

Catelli told the MCC audience he had started attending MCC meetings 23 years ago when he fi rst began practicing law.

“Under the Fair Housing Act, you have the right to regulate based on age. In any other circumstance you are not allowed to do that the same way you wouldn’t with gender or race. It is called the Housing for Older Persons Act and it says you are allowed to discriminate based on age provided that at least 80% of your community is over the age of 55,” Catelli explained.

Catelli warned the MCC to watch for S-2537’s potential implications on age-restricted common interest communities. He said “to the anti-discrimination provisions of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, provided that certain quotas are maintained of age-appropriate persons occupying the premises.” This means that once the percentage of seniors in a senior development falls below a certain percentage, they lose some of their protections.

As to A4377, Catelli said the bill proposes the enlargement of state agency power and regulatory oversight over individual common interest communities. Also of note is that these newly proposed authorities provided to the DCA would only apply to common interest communities with over 100 units.

Catelli said A1698 would require board members of planned real estate develop-

ment associations to engage in a course of training which the DCA would develop. Also, the DCA commissioner would have the authority to remove a board member who does not complete the training required. A1699 would require licensure of community management entities that contract to conduct management services for the associations of planned real estate developments. This would be developed by the DCA commissioner.

Present at the meeting were Council President Joan Brush and Councilman Sam Fusaro who were representing the governing body. Fusaro provided a synopsis of the meeting during a Township Council meeting held later that same day.

Sen. Singleton spoke with The Manchester Times about Senate Bill 2537 which would require age-restricted communities to allow owners to sell their property without regard to the age of a buyer. The lawmaker said he wanted to “clear up several misconceptions about this bill.”

“This legislation would require age-restricted, common interest communities to permit an owner to sell their home to someone whose age doesn’t comply with applicable age restrictions. The purpose of the bill is to prevent age-restricted community associations from restricting who owners can and cannot sell their homes to. It does not allow anyone under the age of 55 to live in those communities,” he explained.

The senator said the bill was needed because, “currently, several age restricted communities in New Jersey and at least one municipality have either language in their

bylaws or municipal ordinance prohibiting those under the age of 55 from purchasing property in a 55+ community, which is in violation of federal and state law.

“This is problematic for several reasons. First, it makes it more difficult for persons in those communities to sell their home by limiting the buyer pool, which can lead to lower home values. Further, it makes it difficult for someone over the age of 55 who wishes to live in these communities but cannot afford to do so on their own. By allowing their family member or someone else who may be under the age of 55 to buy it, they can then rent it and then live in the retirement community,” Sen. Singleton said.

“I want to further clarify that this bill does not allow children and teenagers to live in a 55+ community. Under both federal and state law, it is already prohibited for persons under the age of 55 to occupy a home in an age-restricted community,” the lawmaker said.

He added, “even if the owner of a property in an age-restricted community is under the age of 55, the occupants would still have to be over that age in order to comply with federal and state laws. Nothing in S-2537 changes any laws to allow anyone under the age of 55 to reside in such a community, only that they may be able to purchase a unit, at which time they would still be required to certify the occupant is either over the age of 55 or 62, a requirement on the books as a state law since 2008 in New Jersey.”

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saying, “I think this new website will be a hit amongst the people of our community.

The journalism program has been steadily advancing toward a great legacy that will be maintained for years to come.”

Verdi and Kohan and other staff members are urging the public to visit the website frequently for up-to-date news and information relevant to the Manchester Township High School community.

The Talon features columns, sports and other school related topics. Any student interested in writing an article for the website should stop by Room 329 and see the program’s advisor, Journalism teacher Jill Ocone, in person.

Ocone told The Manchester Times that “it excites me to have such passionate journalism students in the program. Last year, Val and Sam came to me with an idea to update the student news website and they found the perfect site for our program’s needs.”

“The students in the program are also excited because now their work to inform the Manchester community looks so much more professional,” she added.

Ocone said the site “also includes articles of general interest about Manchester, Lakehurst and state history. A new header design and logo for the new site is currently being created by our host site and should be up within the next month or so.”

“The new website is very exciting for all of us. I’m most excited about the articles about the New York Yankees I will write

because more people will be able to read them,” Beat Writer/Layout Assistant Joey Migliaccio said.

Kohan said, “the new and improved website is exciting to say the least. It’s a new school year with a new website, the possibilities for articles are endless. As the Editor-in-Chief and a senior, starting my final year in high school with The Talon is refreshing with all the new faces in the program. I can’t wait to see how the students in the program express their voices this year and leave their legacy.”

Student Andrew Perez is the Food Critic/ Assistant Editor. “The Talon news website is a huge step forward in our journalism program. It’s just the beginning and it’s where we will continue to grow as student journalists.

Another feature in The Talon is The Secret Origins history column which is where readers can go for articles on the history of Manchester, Lakehurst, “and the greater New Jersey”

Verdi writes this column for the Talon 2.0 website and noted that it was “inspired by the last printed edition of The Talon magazine which was the Spring 2022 Special Edition that focused on the local history of Manchester and Lakehurst.”

“The articles in this column will take you through in depth how Manchester and Lakehurst came to be, including tales of the railroad, the Native Americans, the World War I facilities, and of course, the Hindenburg. Articles will also cover past events in New Jersey such as epic Revolutionary War battles, how surrounding towns were founded, treasure-filled shipwrecks from 300 years ago, and even pirates and bandit

groups,” she added.

Verdi also wrote “How to Restore Mysterious Railroad Pieces” in another installment of the Secret Origins History column. “You go over to investigate, and soon start digging up this mysterious metal object. Fully uncovered before you, you see it is a railroad spike. Looking at this mysterious object, you begin to wonder, why is it here? How old is it? What did it look like before nature reclaimed it?”

Sports are a big part of high school life and The Talon has a section for MTHS sports

coverage. Staff writers Skye Colon, Travis Jackson, Matthias Payton, Anthony Sievers, and Manny Swain provide some of the athletic highlights at the high school.

Students are welcome to write about their other interests, such as entertainment.

Kohan, for example, wrote several articles as part of The Talon’s entertainment column “The Daily Bugle” (named after the fictional daily newspaper that Peter Parker who is secretly Spider-man of Marvel Comics fame works at as a photographer).

Correction

TREAT

In the October 1 article “Billboard Radiothon Breaks Fundraising Record For Ocean Of Love,” the radio station was referred to as 95.5 when it is really 95.9. We regret the error.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

Letters To The Editor

Stop Mandatory Pep Rallies

It’s time for me to use my little soap box here for a personal plea: Toms River (and presumably other) schools need to stop mandatory pep rallies.

My daughter, who is in high school, will tell me of how the entire student body gets taken out of their classrooms for two periods or so in order to stand around the field and chant school mottos. All this so that their football team can beat some other football team.

A lot of the kids do one of two things: they either change the words of the mottos to insult the school, or they stand around and sulk like Wednesday Addams when she had to go to that cheery summer camp.

I don’t think the school officials realize how this is having the opposite effect. They are not creating school spirit – they are burying it.

If you want kids to support something, forcing them to do it is the last thing you should ever do. Teenagers are rebellious by nature, and they will pull away if you hold on too tight to them.

Plus, are we really telling our kids that cheering for some team to beat their rival is more important than whatever classes they were taken out of? So much for education being the most important thing in school

It shows the students who you really care about. Are there mandatory pep rallies for the softball team? No. The chorus? No. Those kids don’t matter. The entire school isn’t being asked to become cheerleaders for the tennis team. Two dozen football players are more important than the other 400 kids in the

school. The students read that loud and clear. The football players know they’re more important, too.

When I was in high school, I knew that some of the football players were anything but heroes.

I’m picking on the football players only because that’s the team that’s being put on a pedestal. If it was soccer, then I’d be talking about soccer players instead. But Toms River doesn’t care as much about that sport.

My father used to be the athletic director for the entire district. Believe me, I understand how important sports are. But officials have to realize that sports are just not important to a great deal of the student body. I would probably say that a majority of students don’t care and no amount of forced participation in school functions is going to change that.

My words will certainly strike a nerve with people who have fond memories of their time in school. My criticism of what schools are doing now have no impact on your memories.

Respect goes two ways. If you’re not going to celebrate the artists or the nerds or the kids who have no clique, then they aren’t going to care about your school.

Do you want to know how to make kids love their school? Stop forcing them to do it. Give them reasons to love it. Listen to them. Learn what they want, and then provide that.

Otherwise, you’re making school spirit the same thing as all other spirits: dead.

Chris Lundy

Editor

Election Will Be Stolen Support Tuminaro, Pavone-Wilson & Dohn For School Board

During the January 6th hearings, we’ve heard from former members of the Trump administration and Republican state officials about how Trump and his allies worked together to try and overthrow our democracy because the 2020 presidential election didn’t go their way. Now, they’re working to make sure all of our elections go their way in the future, whether we vote for them or not.

Already, Trumpers in office have changed state laws to weaken our freedom to vote and threatened Republican election administrators who won’t go along with them. Now, they’re running candidates for key election administration offices, from secretary of state to county clerk. Should they win their elections this fall, these officials won’t hesitate to overturn future elections if they or their MAGA allies lose.

This completely undermines the tenets of our democracy. The only way we’re going to protect our elections is to fight back and make our voices heard. We have to cast our ballots in the upcoming midterm elections. It’s up to us to hold election deniers accountable at the polls and elect democracy defenders up and down the ballot on November 8th.

Fred Blumberg Lakewood

Since 2012 I’ve lived directly across from Central Regional High School, and it’s allowed me to witness so many terrific achievements. So many achievements, that it’s inspired me to submit this Letter to the Editor.

The fi rst thing I noticed was the school partnered with Georgian Court College to allow students to get a jump start on collage credits, at no expense to the student or their family.

Next, I saw the construction of a modern new football stadium, with a high-tech turf field and wonderful accommodations, including grandstands, lighting for night games and a full snack bar.

During this period CRHS became an open school, enabling students from neighboring towns to take advantage of Central’s vast academic, cultural, and athletic programs.

I’ve also been able to get a fi rsthand experience of the Central educational experience through my daughter, a Central grad class of 2016. The teachers, the administrators, fellow students, and volunteer coaches all contributed to her having a great experience. How great? She went on to attend Rowan University and get a degree in teaching.

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The Manchester Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves 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 veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to

edit or reject letters. The weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Mail typed letters to: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail news@jerseyshoreonline.com. Letters may be limited to one per month per writer at the editor’s discretion.

The opinions expressed in the Letters To The Editor section do not necessarily re�lect those of the staff, management or sponsors of Micromedia Publications/ Jersey Shore Online. Letters to the Editor are the OPINION of the writer and the content is not checked for accuracy.

Just recently, I bumped into a CRHS teacher at the 7-Eleven across from the school and she told me that the school added new math and language arts curriculums while also expanding electives for Italian, German, and sign language. It seems that the school’s theme is to keep moving forward.

One Central grad sure knows how to show his appreciation to the school. In April, Central unveiled a new state of the art baseball field, thanks to the philanthropic ways of Central grad and former NY Yankee, Al Leiter.

All of these achievements can be attributed to the leadership team at CRHS and the Board of Education.

Many of us don’t realize that Board members are volunteers, I was surprised to learn this myself, knowing what an awesome responsibility a board member assumes. The CRHS board is led by Lou Tuminaro, President and Denise Pavone-Wilson, Vice President, and Board Member George Dohn. In today’s world which needs more positive reinforcement now more than ever, I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the CRHS Board of Education’s accomplishments and thank them for volunteering their time, support, and passion.

Scott Mahnken Berkeley

L.A. Shuck Manchester

GOP Is Not Fascist

President Joe Biden called Republican proposals “semi-fascism” during a Thursday Sept.1st speech at a Democratic fundraiser in Montgomery County, Maryland.

“The children and grandchildren of Americans who died fighting the Nazis are now themselves Nazis, says Joe Biden, because they vote Republican;” wrote a conservative correspondent in response.

The lessons of the rise and fall of the Nazi Third Reich, Mussolini’s Fascist Italy and the horrors of WWII are many. One of these lessons is how words can turn neighbors and friends against the faction being targeted for demonization. One sickening example of how this came to play in pre war Germany is how good decent German citizens allowed themselves to fall for Hitler’s tripe to the point of standing in the streets cheering and applauding as the SS squads evicted their life long Jewish friends and neighbors from their ancestral homes, [never to be seen again], while confiscating those homes and all within them.

Attention parents with children in Toms River Schools: Check out the T. R. Regional School District website under Health and P.E. Curriculum. You will be upset at some of what you find highlighted! As good parents, you will want to “opt out” and refuse to let your children be subjected to this

This I say to my fellow and sister Americans: do not let the backed-into-a-corner Democrats, and their careless standard bearer’s fearful remarks turn us against each other, and keep in mind the ages old political tactic explained in the words of Nazi Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels when he said: “accuse the other side of that which you are guilty.”

Lawrence J. Braico Manchester

Do you have something you want everyone know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed?

“Opting Out’ -a good idea!

inappropriate “education.” Peace be with you!

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Bipartisan Group Calls For Feds To Increase Medicare GME Positions

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called on the Biden Administration to include an expansion in the number of Medicare graduate medical education (GME) positions in the President’s 2024 Federal Fiscal Year budget request. In a letter to the Director

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Shalanda Young, the senators urged the OMB to commit to investing in the physician workforce.

“The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for policies to support physicians and other health care workers, including the urgent need to bolster physician training,” wrote the senators to Director Young. “[W]e urge you to commit to investing in the physician workforce today to ensure Americans are able to access physician care in the future.”

The U.S. is expected to face a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2034, with

projected shortages in both primary care and specialty physicians, as a large portion of the physician workforce is nearing retirement age.

The bipartisan Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 sponsored by Sens. Menendez, Boozman and Schumer would gradually raise the number of Medicare GME positions by 2,000 per year for seven years, for a total of 14,000 new positions. This bill has garnered support from over 200 House members and more than a third of senators from both sides of the aisle.

“We must increase Federal support for GME and physician training now to meet the needs of our diverse and growing nation, ensure health care access and de-

livery, improve workforce diversity and health equity, and prepare for the next public health crisis,” the senators continued. “We urge you to include Medicare GME expansion in the FY 2024 budget. Doing so would further demonstrate the Administration’s commitment to health care delivery and equity, and its support for health care workers.”

Sen. Menendez, who successfully secured 1,000 new GME slots in the FY21 spending deal, recently co-lead a bipartisan group of colleagues on the introduction of the Training Psychiatrists for the Future Act to add 400 new physician residency positions per year funded by Medicare to teaching hospitals for training new physicians in psychiatry and psychiatry subspecialties.

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Whiting Fire Company Participates In A Make A Wish

– On September 27, members of the Whiting Fire Company Station 33 went to The Make A Wish Castle to meet and support Antonio. Antonio is a 9-year-old boy from Passaic who had the wish to become a

refighter.

radio strap, station 33 patch/shirt, and a fi refighter teddy bear.

Station 33 along with Fire Depts throughout the state met at the Castle to watch Antonio get sworn in by Passaic Fire Dept. His

call to service was a princess

the fortune to meet

Pictured with Antonio is firefighter Coleman and fi refighter Work. As a cancer survivor, Work and his family hold this organization close to their hearts. They would like to give a special thank you to JP Custom Leatherworks for the awesome personalized donations. They would also like to thank the Work family for their continued involvement in the Make A Wish program.

-Photo courtesy Whiting Fire Company

Schedule Of Halloween Festivities Announced

LAKEHURST – With the hint of fall in the air, thoughts of ghouls and goblins are not far behind.

With this festive spirit in mind, Mayor Robbins has announced that the annual Halloween parade has been scheduled for October 22 at 11 a.m. The line-up will begin at 10:45 a.m. on Union Avenue across from the Borough Hall.

The ever-popular parade will proceed to the Lake Horicon pavilion, where refreshments will be served and costumes judged.

A panel of judges will have the difficult task of choosing fi rst, second and third place prizes for costumes in the following

categories: Funniest, Scariest, Prettiest and Best Group or Duo.

Also, members of the Youth and Recreation Committee will be judging Halloween decorations. The team will be going around town October 22nd-October 31st.

Winners will be announced at the November 3rd council meeting.

Trick-or-Treat in the Borough of Lakehurst is scheduled for October 31. Residents are reminded that curfew for those under 16 is 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. for the older teens.

For additional information, contact the Borough Hall at 732-657-4141.

Crestwood Village VI Rock & Roll Dance Party

WHITING – Crestwood Village VI presents: lets give thanks to our veterans at your Rock & Roll Dance Party with DJ Bill Brown on November 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Cost is $25 per person; $20 for veterans (with proof). Dinner from Blue

Fountain. Turkey dinner or ham dinner. Beverages, snacks, coffee and desserts included.

Ticket available at Crestwood Village VI clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting, Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. Call Bob at 732-849-3722 for more information.

Annual Crestwood Village VII Craft Show

WHITING – The Annual Crestwood Village VII Craft Show will be on November 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fernwood Hall, 1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting. Many quality crafters. Beautiful hand

made items. Great place to shop for the holidays. Hall is handicapped accessible. Breakfast and lunch served.

For more information, call Pat at 732-8490811 or Judy 732-716-1762.

Trick Or Trunk

MANCHESTER – Save the date! Manchester Township Municipal Alliance will be hosting Trick or Trunk on October 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Manchester High School. Cost

is $2 per person.

Trunks are still needed. To register your trunk contact Barbara Sprechman at: 732-259-3875 or email Barbara at: bsprechman@aol.com.

PTA General Membership Meeting

MANCHESTER – PTA General Membership Meeting will be on October 18 at 7 p.m. at Manchester High School Cafeteria.

Topics: budget restructure, standing rules, upcoming activities and events, volunteer opportunities.

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Craft Programs For Adults

MANCHESTER – Do you enjoy crafting?

Did you know that the Manchester Library offers free craft programs for adults every month? Upcoming craft programs for the remainder of 2022 include:

Calming Coloring: November 18, December 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Meets once per month on the third Friday. Coloring is a great method of stress relief for adults! Spend a relaxing afternoon creating art, listening to soothing music and relaxing with like-minded adults at the library! Coloring sheets and simple crafts are provided along with crayons, markers, and pens. Alternatively, you can bring your own coloring projects and coloring tools.

Fabulous Fabric Feathers: November 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Create a unique wall hanging that will brighten up your home during any season! No sewing is involved. Most of the work on this project will be carried out by strategically pulling out threads to simulate the shape of a feather. To tie your piece together and further decorate it, you will be attaching strings with glue, adding colorful beads, and hanging the feathers from tree branches. Participants must bring scissors capable of cutting medium

weight fabric.

Pottery Painting Workshop: December 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Just Kil’n Time ceramics studio in Waretown will be providing everything you need to paint a bisque ceramic piece and make it your own. Pieces painted by program attendees will be taken back to the studio where they will be fired in the kiln. They will be available for pickup at the studio or at the library on a date specified at the event.

Winter Ornaments for Adults: December 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. We will be making decorative ornaments using paper and other basic supplies. Since nearly everyone is pressed for time and money during the holiday season, the focus is on crafts that are easy, fast and inexpensive to complete. Participants must bring their own scissors.

Registration in advance is required for all craft programs. To register or find out more information, call 732-657-7600 or go online to the library’s Calendar of Events at theoceancountylibrary.org.

The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.

Lakehurst Schedules Rabies Clinic

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are looking for pictures of you or your loved one in uniform and in any service-connected pictures you are willing to share and publish. Once completed the book will be given to the mayor and town council at a special

presentation on November 11,

would also like to invite you and all veterans to a light snack in town hall

the ceremonies.

To participate please send or bring in your photos for us to scan, with the veteran’s name, branch service dates and DD214 to verify any medals given.

deadline for this is Friday

4, 2022

LAKEHURST – A rabies vaccination clinic has been scheduled for November 5 at the former Lakehurst Firehouse from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The firehouse is located at 207 Center St. Rabies vaccinations are required before a dog can be licensed. Cats and dogs only will be vaccinated at this clinic.

The rabies clinic is being scheduled for November to comply with the State Department of Health ruling that the expiration date of

the rabies vaccination expire no more than two months prior to the end of the licensing period (January 31).

If your pet has been previously inoculated, please bring proof to the clinic so that a threeyear certificate can be issued for your pet.

This clinic is open to all residents of Ocean County. Contact the Municipal Clerk’s office at 732-657-4141 ext. 102, if you have any questions.

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they sold during the weekend, Willie Scala replied, “I haven’t a clue. We’ve come out to this event for over 25 years.”

Danielle Scala said, “we’re a family operation. It’s owned by Tommy Scala and we’re from Pompton Lakes. We do a lot of different festivals like this. It has been a busy weekend.”

For singer Steve Silcato however, it was his fi rst time here, singing the smooth sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett. He was singing a rendition of “Runaround Sue” with his audience at the street fair and even got some attendees to sing along with him.

“You’ve been a great audience and I’m going to close with the Frank Sinatra anthem,” he said as he belted out “My Way” while on the steps of the parade stage.

Offstage, he shared “I’m originally from Wilmington Delaware but now I hail out of Philly. This is my fi rst year here and it’s been great.”

For little Matthew Hunley of Upper Darby Pa. who was with his aunt for the event, entertainment meant a pony ride from one of the ponies of Honkey Ranch Pony Rides and Petting Farm. “This was fun,” he said. Pony rides and inflatable attractions were part of the children’s entertainment area behind the food tent on Ocean Terrace.

A number of street performers played music and sang either roaming along Grant Avenue and Ocean Terrace or singing old favorites under the food tent during the festival.

This year also marked the return of performers who came directly from Italy to be part of the festival and parade which featured floats, local high school bands, pipe bands as well as local organizations and elected officials.

“The parade has become one of the most ethnic in the state and is the highlight of the

three-day Italian Festival,” Parade Chairman Michael Blandina said. “The Parade Committee is especially proud to bring new attractions each year from Italy who are bringing a touch of the homeland to these events. This year we continued that tradition with Gruppo Sbandieratori e Musici and Gruppo Folkcloristico Miromagnum.”

The COVID -19 pandemic prevented all the festivities from occurring in 2020. The parade and street festival returned last year but an entertainment group from Italy could not be secured due to conditions of the pandemic at that time.

Gruppo 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 represent and revive live medieval battles. Their colorful flags with heraldic designs feature their district and honor to carry on the battlefield.

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 choreographed with their musical arrangements.

Members of the Lacey Italian-American Club once again assisted the Parade Committee in serving up some meals at the Quonset hut on Grant Avenue from area Italian restaurants and businesses for the two visiting musical groups during the weekend.

During their visit the musical groups enjoyed some day trips arranged by the Parade/Italian Heritage Festival Committee. They also made several additional performances around Ocean County at senior communities and area high schools.

Blandina 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.

In the October 8 article “Mayoral Candidates Speak Out,” one of the candidates was misquoted. Robert Arace was asked how he felt about charges against President Trump. The article reported that he felt there might be grounds for charges. This was misheard. He in fact said that he didn’t think an investigation would warrant any charges toward Trump. The Manchester Times regrets and apologizes for this error.

H

S T O Y OUR H EALTH

Dr. Izzy’s

Sound News

Over-The-Counter (OTCS) Hearing Aids

The final FDA ruling has occurred and a plethora of OTCs will be hitting the market in the near future. Truthfully, these products have existed for many years without any significant regulation. This is a new class of hearing instruments that are more affordable preprogrammed hearing aids designed for milder hearing losses. The “goal” is to make hearing aids more available to the public which in turn will eventually force the 6-major manufacturer’s (Starkey, Oticon, Phonak, Widex, Signia, Resound) of hearing aids to lower their pricing. NEWS FLASH! It is very unlikely that the top 6 hearing aids manufacturer’s will lower their pricing because many of them will also be selling OTCs directly to the public.

The major questions you should be asking yourself is “how does this OTC hearing aid know the degree of hearing loss I have? It doesn’t! These devices are designed for mild to moderate hearing losses but how does it

River,

take into account the “slope” of your hearing loss? It doesn’t! Unless you take the time to have your hearing evaluated by a licensed professional, you don’t even know the degree of hearing loss you have. I saw several patients last week who had a primary complaint of recent hearing loss in one ear. Both of them had impacted wax and once removed, they’re hearing was normal.

The bottom line is you typically get what you paid for. Unless you take the time and have your hearing properly tested by a licensed hearing care professional (audiologists), you are throwing away your money.

Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always available to answer your questions about hearing health. His offices are located in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting and can be reached by calling 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.

can be reached at 732-276-1011

7 Great Ways To Avoid Anxiety And Holiday Shopping Stress

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The other day I realized why I feel stressed in stores lately. I feel inundated with Halloween decorations, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas paraphernalia. I’m nowhere near holly and jolly right now, I’m still wearing tanks and shorts!

There used to be some separation in the old days, do you remember that? And Halloween was often the turning point in the year, but now there are shameful displays that began last summer!

I’m not the only one! It’s called “The Christmas Creep” and it’s intended to get you to spend more money, and much sooner!

There’s no breather between the holidays now. I feel like Lucy working the conveyor belt of chocolates!

While companies will improve their bottom line, our stress as a population will rise. Inflation has created challenges for many, and there’s less money to spend on decorative pillows and lights.

The Christmas Creep is a real thing, and here’s what you can do to cope with it:

1. Avoid stores that cause anxiety. Choose boutique stores, or shop online. Go to stores that respect the time frame of holidays.

2. Practice introspection. Avoid impulse buying. Don’t make a purchase until you feel comfortable doing so.

Purchase things that people need right now like a gift card. If your budget is, bake something or make a homemade craft. People who care for you don’t even need a gift; they just need to know you love them.

3. Stick to a budget. Anxiety sets in when you feel out of control, and if you don’t set a price limit for the holidays, you’ll wind up in trouble come January when your credit card bill arrives.

4. Find out return policies. Will you be able to get a refund on an item if you change your mind?

5. Stay focused and set a time boundary. If you have to go into a store, set a time frame for the item(s) you need. Set the timer on your phone and avoid a tailspin by avoiding aisles that offer things you don’t need.

6. Stay calm. What’s wrong with a cup of warm green tea, or a sniff of lavender? What about 2 capsules of magnesium before the trip? These items are calming, as compared to a double-shot espresso which cranks up stress-related neurotransmitters.

7. Limit social media. Online platforms will advertise holiday items to you, and pay to get on your feeds so they can stalk you. For example, google “pilates ball” and you will soon see 2 dozen ads for this! But that’s not all.

There are few things worse for our younger generation than comparing themselves to what their peers are doing. It generates constant mental mulling, anxiety, and feelings of inferiority.

In closing, kick off the holiday season when YOU want to and don’t feel pressured. Use coping strategies to help yourself, and become self-aware of how certain stores make you feel. Spend your dollar wisely, and do the holidays on your own time frame!

Mayor:

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The mayor’s letter to Scutari read “on behalf of our 26 residential senior communities in Manchester Township with concern regarding Bill S-2537/A-4106. If approved, the bill would enable non-seniors to purchase and own properties in age restricted communities.”

“Manchester is home to upwards of 20,000 seniors; a majority of which live in the 26 age-restricted developments. Many residents choose Manchester because of the rural nature, affordability, and the plethora of amenities provided by the associations,” the mayor added.

“This bill is predatory in nature in that it could lead to real estate professionals and wealthy investors purchasing a significant stake in the communities, changing their

community dynamic, and allowing them to rent or profit from flipping houses within the community.”

“While the 80/20 rule was explicit in the 1995 Housing for Older Persons Act for 55+ communities, many of the associations do not have the resources or appropriate unit size for younger families especially for those with young adults and potentially children,” the mayor added in his letter.

Mayor Hudak said that “with support of

our leadership in Trenton, we can maintain protections for our seniors in residential communities. This bill would lead to a mass exodus of retired adults in our community as home prices soared to those wealthy enough to purchase many of these units for rental purposes and will completely alter the way of life that residents have grown accustomed to.”

“An influx of purchases from outside the community with intent to rent or resell houses would also allow those outside sources a vote in the association for a community that they have no legitimate interest in. I hope you reconsider allowing this bill to come before the delegation,” the mayor added.

Senior:

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Concerning the impact on Homeowners Association Boards, Singleton said he’s received “questions about whether this legislation would permit people under the age of 55 to serve on association boards. Under existing laws, a HOA, including those in an age-restricted community, can regulate who may serve on their Board. Nothing in S-2537 would change that.”

As to concerns about renters, the senator said, “while nothing in S-2537 regulates the activity of potential owners, occupants, or tenants in an age-restricted community, HOAs traditionally can regulate certain activities of anyone who resides in them.”

“Whether it be a renter over the age of 55 or an owner over the age of 55, HOAs have the ability to take action if a resident violates the rules of a community. Additionally, it may benefit a community to have over 55+ renters occupying homes that may otherwise be vacant and become rundown if someone wasn’t living there,” he added.

During the MCC meeting one attendee recommended a visible presence of opposition in Trenton and that a bus ride to the State Capital was in order noting that they needed to be seen as well as heard.

Whiting resident Judy Noonan serves as the legislative liaison to the MCC. She said this week that a petition effort was underway in opposition to each of the proposed bills.

Pasta And More

WHITING – The Men’s Club and ECW will be hosting a dinner including appetizers, salads, bread, pasta and more, desserts, beverages, door prizes, treasure auction, 50/50, on October 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 3 p.m.

This event will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Call the church office at 732-350-2121, or show up in person on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ask directions or buy tickets. Tickets are $15 per person (purchased in advance so they know how much food to make). Come and enjoy the music, hospitality, delicious food, and more. There are no refunds. Monies received will go to St. Stephen’s Ministry.

Camp Lejeune

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

August 10, 2022,

signed into law.

Act

Camp Lejeune Justice Act

military personnel and their families who suffered injuries or death from exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune

bring a new claim for compensation.

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 individuals were exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune during this time frame later developed health problems from toxic water at the base.

1 million military service personnel and their families were exposed to the contaminated water and the Government knew it!

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

•Bladder cancer

•Breast cancer

•Esophageal cancer

•Kidney cancer

cancer

•Lung cancer

•Adult leukemia

myeloma

lymphoma

•Aplastic anemia and other myelodysplastic syndromes

•Cardiac birth defects

•Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)

•Miscarriage

•Parkinson’s disease

• Renal toxicity

•Scleroderma •Infertility

effects

To be eligible to file a claim, the Claimant 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) 505-1212.

PhoTo oF The WeeK

Photographer Jo Lucas was in the right place at the right time when he captured the amazing Hunters Moon and Old Barney in all its glory. Thankfully, the scaffolding has come down as most of the renovations have been completed and he’s ready for a new light at the end of the month. If you would like to see your pix featured here,

Movies At The Lake

MANCHESTER – Join us for Movies at the Lake featuring “Addams Family 2” on October 21 at 6:45 p.m. The event will be held at Pine Lake. Movie is free and each everyone will receive a free bag of popcorn!

Around

Jersey

“A Stranger Th ings Halloween Light Show”

BRICK – The Casqueira Holiday Light Show presents, “A Stranger Things Halloween Light Show.” The show will begin September 23, and run until the end of day, on Halloween. Sunday through Thursday the show plays from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday the show stays on an extra hour later, 6:30 to 11 p.m.

This Halloween season, the show consists of over 100,000 synchronized LED lights, and thousands of individually addressable pixels. They will be featuring music from the Netflix hit series, “Stranger Things.” Music is broadcasted over Radio Station 103.1FM, that you can tune to from the comfort of your vehicle.

They will be collecting monetary donations in front of the house in the lock box, virtually through a GoFundMe account, and donations can be made directly to the organization they have chosen to contribute to. This year’s Halloween contribution will be 100% donated to Lead U. As an exciting addition to this year’s show, Piper’s Treats LLC (ice cream truck) will be stopping by the light show on our busiest nights with a variety of tasty treats, and some awesome giveaways provided by the Casqueira Holiday Light Show.

Lead U is a positive group of educators who seek unique, often theatrical, methods of actively empowering children of all ages to help them find the leader within themselves. Acquired by the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, areas of their focus include anti-bullying, empowerment, mindfulness, and cyber-bullying. Lead U is extremely active in our community and will be doing programming for various schools in Ocean County this upcoming school year. If you would like more information about Lead U, visit their website here: leaduthere.com.

Alongside the synchronized light

display, the family also runs a small business to aid in their mission: facebook.com/casqueiraholidaylightshowCRAFTS.

A proceed of every sale is donated to their current contribution through the Casqueira Holiday Light Show.

As a friendly reminder, please be courteous to the property, neighbors, and other viewers. If you are able, please dim or turn off your headlights. Please also be considerate of the music level.

They love the enthusiastic viewers that sing, dance, and visit; but just keep the noise at a friendly level for others and the neighbors who fully support what they do.

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

The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759 Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343

christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net

christlutheranwhiting.com

CLASSIFIEDS

Seeking Home

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

SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS

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

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

Auto For Sale

2018 Hyundai Elantra SE - Red. Auto. 4 cylinder. 4 door. Excellent condition. Only 31,000 miles. Senior owner. Book value, $19,000. My price $16,500. 848-986-0839. (45)

Auto Wanted

Looking For Low Mileage CarFor my teenage grandson. He will treasure it in his memory as his first car. 732-849-5310. (44)

Estate Sale

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

Personals

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

Items For Sale

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

PUERTO RICAN PASTELES - Holiday Tradition. Pork or Chicken. Made weekly/Vacuum Sealed. Call/text Cary 908770-8537. $40 dozen. (43)

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

Items Wanted

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

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

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

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

Buying

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$

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

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (48)

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

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

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

Help Wanted

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

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

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

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

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

Day Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Couriers, Custodial, 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. (46)

Garden State Medical Centercurrently looking for qualified candidates to fill their medical assistant, receptionist, and surgical technician positions. If you would like to apply or have any questions, call 732-202-3000. (45)

Services

Experienced Home Health Aid(s)

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

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

House Cleaning, Painting, Shopping, - Window cleaning, laundry, carpet cleaning, office cleaning. Very good prices. Call 732-7735078 or 848-287-3944. (43)

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

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

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)

DOWLING FENCE LLC - WE'VE RECENTLY MOVED TO TOMS RIVER! CALL US FOR ALL YOUR FENCING NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL, BEST PRICING AND WORKMANSHIP! CALL 732-771-5150 OR 732-644-0627. (46)

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

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

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

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

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

Services Services Services

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

MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ

License #13VH11804800. (46)

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

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

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

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

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

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

Ocean County Fireman’s Memorial Dedication

those firefighters who gave the ultimate

and died in the line of

in Ocean County. They will be

a

and request all

firefighters in Class A uniform. They welcome al Ocean County firefighters and residents to attend. There will be light food to follow.

Around The Jersey shore

Walk To Build Raises Money For Habitat

By Chris Lundy LAVALLETTE – The 6th Annual Walk

To Build Was held on September 17 on the Lavallette boardwalk.

All proceeds from the event will go toward the organization’s 22nd home build. A modular home in Normandy Beach will be moved to a site in Manchester for the family, Diana and her twin girls, Adrianna and Arianna, who have spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity partners with families living in substandard housing who are looking for a “hand-up, not a hand-out” in owning their fi rst home. They also have a repair program.

The group thanked sponsors for the event, including: Citta Foundation, Carl’s Fencing, Decking & Home Improvements, Surf Taco Playa Bowls, Honda of Toms River, Georgian Court University, Farro’s Tees, EPM- Empowering Mortgage Lending, and Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle, & Sacks LLC.

How To Help

Shopping at the ReStore located at 1214 Route 37 East in Toms River helps support their mission.

Volunteers, sponsorships, and donations are always welcome at northernocean habitat.org/.

Photo courtesy NOHFH

Diana and her twin girls, Adrianna and Arianna, cut the ribbon at the fundraiser.

SOLUTIONS

Around The Jersey shore

NEW JERSEY – Angelic Health offers tuition reimbursement for CHHAs who join us. CHHA offers you a chance to have a career that makes a difference. Call Angelic Health HR Department for more informa

Become A Certified Home Health Aide – Tuition Is On Us Third Annual Riding Safe For Richie Fundraiser

JACKSON – Third Annual Riding Safe

For Richie Fundraiser will be on Octo ber 15 at 2 p.m. located at the AMVETS Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson.

tion at 609-822-7979, or email Careers@ angelic.health.

Angelic Health provides hospice and pal liative care services in New Jersey, PA, and South Carolina.

Entrance fee of $20 per person which includes door prize. Delicious Food and DJ. Tons of baskets to be raffled as well as a true 50/50.

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.

Check out Micromedia Publications’ website, jerseyshoreonline.com

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

DATE

LOCATION

CLINIC HOURS

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 1PM-4PM

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

Wednesday, Oct. 19th Jackson Library 10AM-2PM

Friday, Oct. 21st Lacey Community Hall 10AM-2PM

Saturday, Oct. 22nd Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset 1PM-3PM

Monday, Oct. 24th Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset 2PM-6PM

Monday, Oct. 24th Brick Library 10AM-2PM

Tuesday, Oct. 25th OC Fire & EMS Academy - Waretown 2PM-6PM

Wednesday, Oct. 26th Ocean County College COVID Vaccine & Testing 10AM-2PM Thursday, Oct. 27th Bayville Fire Department 10AM-2PM

ALL CLINICS OFFER BOOSTER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 5 AND OLDER. BIVALENT BOOSTER NOW AVAILABLE FOR AGES 12 AND UP.

Pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD clinics held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm until further notice. Monkeypox vaccine available every Thursday in October from 1-4pm by appointment only. Flu shots available at all COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Schedule your appointment at www.ochd.org.

Omarr’s Astrological

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Something tonight might make you realize that you have not accomplished all the things you set out to accomplish. During the upcoming week, you may need to struggle a bit to satisfy a partner and honor promises.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20) : Some change could be good for your key relationships. A minor disagreement with a coworker or job insecurity in the week ahead can have a happy ending. Avoid letting someone influence your decisions too much.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pay your dues. As the week unfolds, you can work hard to gather necessary experience to achieve your goals. As a cycle moves toward completion, you could gather insights so your objectives may shift.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Something might bring your attention to thinking about how family dynamics affect your standing in the community. You may become more interested in creative money-making activities during the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : Experience can help to illuminate the problems, as well as the benefits, of handling criticism and adjusting to changes. Material success might come from your diligent efforts if you are attentive in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Instances where you have overspent on impulse items or on entertainment may come into focus for your consideration. You may resolve to adhere to a stricter budget as the week goes by and avoid making impulsive purchases.

By Jeraldine Saunders

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Put things in perspective. Something may give you a different view of a loved one or partner that could cause future misunderstandings. You might choose to make changes in the coming week to better achieve mutual ambitions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be prepared to be flexible. Avoid career-related misunderstandings during the next week by letting differences simmer without escalating to the boiling point. Take notes when a partner offers new ideas.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) :

Tiny tensions may take their toll in the upcoming week. Family squabbles might require careful handling. Clear the air on the job by changing the subject or by starting something quite new and exciting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) : Don’t shake things up before you pop the cork. Someone’s bottled up emotions may explode unless they are released gently. Focus on organizing your possessions and budget in the week to come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Anchor yourself to a worthwhile ideal. You may achieve recognition by following the rules and refusing to be set adrift by difficult people during the week ahead. Family members could give you key insights.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You could get a wake-up call about an overemphasis on your finances or an indulgence in extravagances. You might be forced to reassess your budget and learn how to handle your expenditures with more care in the coming week.

THESE PHOTO-WORTHY NOODLE BOWLS ARE PACKED WITH FLAVOR

By America’s Test Kitchen

RICE NOODLE BOWLS

rigorously tested recipes developed