2022-10-15 - The Toms River Times

Italian Heritage Showcased With Food, Music And Shoppers

Candidates Vie For School Board

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER

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School funding topped the list of concerns of two candidates compet ing for a single, threeyear term represent ing Toms River on the Board of Education in the November 8 elec tion.

School board elections are supposed to be non partisan, which means that a political party cannot be listed on the ballot. Candidates are welcome to put a short slogan instead, although they don’t al ways choose to do so. The Toms River Times gave both candidates the same set of ques

tions and an estimate for how long to make their answers. They were asked about their experience and their goals. The answers have been edited here for grammar, punctua tion, and narrative flow.

Incumbent Kathleen Eagan is a retired ed ucator from the Toms Regional School Dis trict. “I taught elemen tary school in various buildings in the district for 30 years. I am an experienced Board of Education member, and before retiring I was an elected president of our local and county (Board - See Page 5)

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 oth er 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 cou ple was TJ’s Zeppole’s

stand. Workers there were busy baking and sprinkling powdered sugar on their top prod uct.

When asked how many they sold during the weekend, Willie Scala replied, “I haven’t (Italian - See Page 4)

Author Shares Portraits Of The Jersey Shore

By Bob Vosseller ORTLEY BEACH

Photo by Bob Vosseller

Author Gregory Andrus was the special guest speaker of the Friends of Ortley Beach and spoke about his books “Portraits of the Jersey Shore” and “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore.”

- Author Gregory An drus was the special guest speaker of the Friends of Ortley Beach and spoke about his two books “Portraits of the Jersey Shore” and his latest “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore.”

Andrus is an author, speaker, photographer and founder of Portraits of the Jersey Shore, where he highlights people he meets and tells their stories. He tells his own story as well: sharing his alco holism and homeless ness as a young man and how he has found a

deep faith and a ruling conviction that every single person has dig nity and worth.

During his talk, the author spoke about the dignity of everyday people he meets and interviews along the coastal towns of New Jersey. He shared some (Author - See Page 6)

Greek Festival Returns To Toms River

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER –

You know autumn is coming when you start to see signs fea turing a Greek dancer drawn in blue against a white back drop. Those signs can be seen just about ev erywhere along Route 37, Hooper Avenue and elsewhere to re mind everyone that the Greek Festival is coming.

The festival arrived recently, being one of the biggest autumn events around Ocean County and drawing

thousands of people during a three-day period to Saint Barba ra’s Greek Orthodox Church on Church Road.

The inside-outside event has grown and evolved over the de cades and Reverend Father Paul Pappas said “the Greek Fes tival brings together people of all back grounds to celebrate all things Greek: the church, the food and of course, the danc ing.”

He noted that it takes (Greek - See Page 7)

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

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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 first 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 an

them,” 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 first 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 per formers 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 Mi romagnum.”

The COVID -19 pandemic prevented all the festivities from occurring in 2020. The

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

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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 performanc es are choreographed with their musical arrangements.

Members of the Lacey Italian-Ameri can 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 Commit tee. 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.

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.

─Photo By Bob Vosseller

Members of the family operated TJ Zeppole’s are seen busy baking and sprinkling powdered sugar on their top product.

associations and served for over 10 years.

“As my position before retiring I was part of a non-partisan legislative committee. As part of this committee I periodically met with legisla tors from both sides of the aisle,” she said.

When asked how to address the biggest issues in the district, she replied: “The biggest issue Toms River Schools, as in other districts, have is state funding and getting our district back to the strong schools it was in the past. As a Board member we have two responsibilities: to the students and controlling costs for the community. It is imperative to keep informed of proposed spending as well as staying up to date of curriculum.

“It is very important to be transparent, honest, and a good listener. I am running for my second term and both times things have been said that were not true. All I ask before believing infor mation is to fact check negative statements,” she said.

When asked if there is anything new she’d want to do in her district, she said: “I am looking for ward to strengthening our relationship with the leaders of the Toms River Township as well as with local legislators. I feel this might be a way to help with spending and funding.”

Daynne Glover is a Policy and Outreach Associate with Advocates for Children of New Jersey. She is running under the slogan “For Every Child.”

“I have a total of 16 years working for nonprofit organizations who work to support young chil

dren and their families throughout our state. I have not yet been elected to public office, but I am an engaged citizen, and I am committed to supporting our community. I have been a volunteer softball and basketball coach for my daughter’s teams for multiple seasons,” she said.

When asked how to address the biggest issues in the district, she replied: “Our district has faced unprecedented difficulties due to financial strain from state aid cuts, a long - and costly - superin tendent search, building delays, and the ongoing pressures our teachers and staff carry every day.

However, one of the most pressing issues is the S2 School Funding Formula which has dealt our district devastating state funding cuts that will total nearly $70 million in school aid by 2025.

“Our children are entitled to an equitable, quali ty education and I will partner with fellow Board members, administration, and a community coalition to advocate for our fair share of fund ing. I bring my unique professional experience, where I have worked and collaborated with state departments, analyzing contracts and data and working with key legislators at the local, state and federal levels to ensure the voices of families are heard. In addition, I will also encourage innovative strategies the district can leverage for additional funding sources.

“Second, the bond referendum was passed in 2019 to upgrade over 2 million square feet of space in the district. In collaboration with our superintendent and staff, I will monitor the continued progress and I will listen to the needs of our students, teachers and staff to ensure our schools are safe, innovative and responsive to everyone’s needs.

“Lastly, multiple current board members have conflicts of interest which ultimately led to a

long and costly superintendent search. I can promise that I will be able to vote, as I have no conflicts of interest. It is essential that the Board has the respect and confidence of the community and my votes will be based upon listening to parents, teachers, staff and district residents for the best interests of every child,” she said.

When asked if there is anything new she’d want to do in her district, she said: “I believe in community collaboration and parent voice at all levels of government, but especially in the local school board. I know it can be especially difficult staying involved given the many demands all families face. In addition to promoting the creation of a community coali tion, I will lean upon this coalition to inform a Communication Plan. The district has a Chain of Communication outlining how parents can effectively communicate with school officials and they also provide information through their website, email and on their social media accounts. However, they publicly post that they encourage community members who want accurate information to use email and phone communication and reach out to the schools themselves. While this is an important piece of a Communication plan, it is also essential that the voices of parents and community members are a part of a regular feedback loop about the district that is not specific to board meetings. Various opportunities should be provided and inclusion of members of various parts of our town (parents, small business owners, health care, veterans, seniors, etc.) for input and a community coalition would help promote collaboration, provide education and demonstrate the important role the district has in the community.”

Daynne Glover

Kathy Eagan

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the specific stories of several people profiled in his book.

Andrus also said that since his childhood, he has revered lifeguards, the guardians of the sea. In the summer of 2021, he set out to create a book to honor “these saltwater warriors.”

More than 50 lifeguards from over 20 beach patrols in Ocean and Monmouth counties were photographed and inter viewed for his latest book. “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore,” was released a year later during the summer of 2022 and includes photos, text and audio interviews, an illustrated glossary, and a memorial for the two lifeguards who died while on duty during the prior summer.

learn more about Andrus and his work

as an author and street portrait photogra pher you can follow him on Facebook and Instagram at Portraits of the Jersey Shore, or via his website at potjs.com/.

The group’s next speaker series presenta tion is 7 p.m. October 19 at Saint Elisabeth’s Chapel, 3rd Avenue, Ortley Beach. Save Barnegat Bay will present its documentary “DRIFT,” which will take viewers on a journey along the 42 miles that make up New Jersey’s largest body of water, the Barnegat Bay. The film recently won the Audience Award for Best Jersey Film at the Indie Street Film Festival.

Friends of Ortley Beach will hold its October membership meeting after the presentation. Attendees do not need to be a member of the group to attend the speaker event or membership meeting. For infor mation about the Friends of Ortley Beach, which is a non-profit organization, visit friendsofortleybeach.org

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

tion to follow.

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

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

“army of volunteers over 40 hours of baking” to make thousands of pieces of baklava and other Greek pastries and desserts as well as the cheese pies pastitsio, moussaka and other delicacies that brought out attendees who feasted inside the church hall as well as outside from various tent vendors.

For nearly four decades the event has been held. Due to the parish hall’s expan sion, more vendors could be a part of the event. The parking lot area accommodat ed vendors and there was also place for the Greek dancers to perform.

The groups of dancers varied from be ginners to experts, providing traditional dances which have been performed for hundreds of years.

The young dancers performed under the tent with grateful observers showering them at times with dollar bills as per custom. Tours of the church were also held and the “Kafenio” (coffee shop) was a popular place to stop before you picked up your after-dinner pastry dessert.

Menu items also included baked lamb shanks, short ribs of beef, broiled fish (but only on the Friday of the weekend event) stuffed green peppers and roast chicken oreganto.

Along with soft drinks there was wine, Greek beer, Ouzo and mixed drinks.

The outside tents provided gyro bowls, gyros and souvlaki and spanakopita

(spinach pie).

Vendors based inside the church’s Athletic Center provided a wide variety of items including artwork, jewelry, T-Shirts featuring various Greek slo gans and many ethnic items. There were children’s books about Greek culture and stories available for sale as well. Outside you could play a game of chance and possibly win a stuffed animal.

Along with Pappas is Savvas Kyriacou the parish council president, Sotris Sergiou, the festival chairman and De nise Galazzo the festival co-chair and numerous volunteers who sported the blue and white shirts signifying they were servers, cooks, and cashiers for the event.

The church encourages all of its mem bers to participate in service, outreach and improvement in their community as well as the global community “of which we are all part of” Rev. Pappas said.

This year marked the 50 th anniversary of the church founded in 1972. “The festival is about coming together as friends, having a good time and saying Efharisto’ - thank you to our community for enabling us to continue supporting our youth projects, the development of our community and many charitable organizations within Toms River,” Rev. Pappas added.

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(Above) An art vendor speaks to attendees (Below)One of several groups of dancers perform during this year’s Greek Festival in Toms River at Saint Barbara’s Orthodox Greek Church.

-Photos by Bob Vosseller

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Bipartisan Group Calls For Feds To Increase Medicare GME Positions

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

HANDS FOR ALL

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) po sitions 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 sup port 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 pri mary care and specialty physicians, as a large portion of the physician work force is nearing retirement age.

The bipartisan Resi dent Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021 sponsored by Sens. Me nendez, Boozman and Schumer would gradu ally 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 sup port 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 ac cess and delivery, 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 fur ther 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 in troduction of the Training Psychiatrists for the Future Act to add 400 new physi cian residency positions per year funded by Medicare to teaching hospitals for training new physicians in psychiatry and psychiatry subspecialties.

Child Tax Credit Schedule Moved Up A Year

The Desk Of The Governor

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed S-3046/A-4640, amending the effective dates for a previously signed bill regarding state child tax credits. The original bill, S-2523, was scheduled to take effect for the 2023 tax year, making credits available to taxpayers in 2024. The bill signed recently pushes that schedule forward, allowing for the tax credit to take effect for the 2022 tax year and for credits to become available to taxpayers in 2023.

“Making New Jersey more affordable for our families has been one of my highest

priorities since day one,” said Governor Murphy.

“Tax relief is critically important and this amend ment will put money into the pockets of families as early as next year. I look forward to our continued progress in making New Jersey stronger, fairer, and more affordable for all of our residents.”

The child tax credit program, estimated to be a $100 million state revenue loss for FY 2023, is available to New Jersey taxpayers with incomes of up to $80,000 and is broken down as follows:

• Resident households with an income of $30,000 or less will receive a refundable gross income tax credit of $500 for each child

• Resident households with an income of

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

Letters To The Editore ditorial

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 ral lies.

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 cre ating school spirit – they are burying it.

If you want kids to sup port 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 man datory 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 foot ball players only because that’s the team that’s be ing put on a pedestal. If it was soccer, then I’d be talking about soc cer 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 mak ing school spirit the same thing as all other spirits: dead.

Lundy

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 de mocracy 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 Republi can 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 offi cials won’t hesitate to over turn future elections if they or their MAGA allies lose.

This completely under mines 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 democ racy defenders up and down the ballot on November 8th.

Fred Blumberg Lakewood

Since 2012 I’ve lived di rectly 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 first thing I noticed was the school partnered with Georgian Court Col lege 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, includ ing 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 firsthand experience of the Central educational experi ence through my daughter, a Central grad class of 2016. The teachers, the admin istrators, 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.

We Welcome Letters To The Editor!

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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 curricu lums 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, Cen tral 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 real ize that Board members are volunteers, I was sur prised to learn this myself, knowing what an awesome responsibility a board mem ber assumes. The CRHS board is led by Lou Tumin aro, President and Denise Pavone-Wilson, Vice Pres ident, and Board Member George Dohn. In today’s world which needs more positive reinforcement now more than ever, I just want ed to take a moment to acknowledge the CRHS Board of Education’s ac complishments 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 Re publican proposals “semi-fas cism” during a Thursday Sept.1st speech at a Democrat ic fundraiser in Montgomery County, Maryland.

“The children and grand children 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 neigh bors and friends against the faction being targeted for de monization. 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 ap plauding as the SS squads evicted their life long Jewish friends and neighbors from their ancestral homes, [never to be seen again], while con fiscating those homes and all within them.

Attention parents with chil dren in Toms River Schools: Check out the T. R. Region al School District website under Health and P.E. Cur riculum. You will be upset at some of what you find highlighted! As good par ents, 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 care less 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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Nick Tokman Urges Students To ‘Catch Their Future’

TOMS RIVER – Nick “Sunshine” Tokman, from television’s popular show “Deadliest Catch,” visited the district to speak with students at Intermediate North and High School North.

The famous fisherman began his day at RW JBarnabas Health Arena, where his engagement - Become Your Captain: Catch Your Future - focused on dealing with negative influences, peer pressure, removing distractions, and more.

“We feel that this will be a great kickoff to our 2022-23 Anchored In Success program,” said High School North Principal Ed Keller prior to the talk.

From there Tokman traveled (by land) to Intermediate North, where he spoke to middle schoolers about remaining focused on achiev ing their life goals, overcoming adversity, and making better decisions for themselves, all while regaling some true-life accounts of his expe riences on the water. Tokman also answered questions, signed posters and t-shirts, and posed for photos afterward.

All in all, it was a nice catch for a keynote speaker, as Tokman reeled in students’ attention and helped them anchor their thoughts on a successful future.

Softball Game Raises

TOMS RIVER – A benefit game on Septem ber 17 at Winding River Park raised $5,000 for Oceans of Love, a local charity for families battling cancer.

The Toms River Elks 1875 team (light blue) played the Ortley Beach Moose team (dark blue). Mayor Maurice Hill threw the first pitch.

The Toms River Elks were organized by Denise Peck and the team was managed by winning pitcher John Dowling. Toms River Elks beat the Ortley Beach Moose 20-8.

-Photo courtesy Toms River Schools

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Author Kosoko Jackson To Headline ‘FanNation: The Geekstravaganza’

TOMS RIVER – It’s time to let your geek flag fly! Meet celebrated YA author Kosoko Jackson at the eighth annual “FanNation: The Geekstrav aganza,” 10 a.m. on October 22 at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch.

FanNation gathers fans of science fiction, gam ing, comic books, animation, anime, fantasy, and everything in between. Get in on six big hours of games, panel discussions, anime trivia, crafts, cosplay, and – who knows? – maybe find your next obsession.

Share your interests, create geeky-themed crafts, embark on scavenger hunts, meet the challenge of an escape room, and play video and tabletop games. Show off your fandom in our cosplay contest. The top three contestants will win special prizes.

At 12 p.m., Kosoko Jackson, a proponent of di versity in literature and the author of “The Forest Demands Its Due” and “Yesterday Is History,” will discuss his newest YA novel, “Survive The Dome.” All three titles are available at the Ocean County Library.

Can’t get enough? Check out our anchor.fm “Fandom Friday” podcasts about Lord of the

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Library Rings, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stranger Things, and Heartstopper, and follow our role-playing librarians in their tabletop playthrough of Avatar: Legends of Wood and Wind.

Registration is required for this free program. Sign up and see the full list of events, guests, and other details at theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/ fannation, stop by the Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call 732-349-6200.

OCT. 25 DAVID AT SIGHT & SOUND $136/pp

Includes lunch at Shady Maple before show, and Center Orchestra seat.

OCT. 22 WIND CREEK CASINO $54/pp

Includes $25 Slot Play with a 5 hr Stay

OCT. 23 THE JERSEY TENORS AT HUNDERTON HILLS PLAYHOUSE $134/pp

Includes Dinner Before Show.

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.

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A Conversation With Jamaica Kincaid

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Foundation is proud to welcome award-winning writer Jamaica Kincaid to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center at 11 a.m. on October 24. The event, part of the Blauvelt Speaker Series, is free and open to the public.

Join for a conversation with one of the most highly-acclaimed writers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Kincaid’s essays, stories and novels address such universal themes as family relationships, coming of age, and establishing one’s personal identity. Her books are informed by her status as an uprooted subject, born in the Caribbean is land of Antigua but living in North America. After moving to New York to work as an au pair, Kincaid studied photography at the New York School for Social Research and attended Franconia College in New Hampshire. From 1974 to 1996, she served as a staff writer at The New Yorker. Her first book, a collection of short stories titled At the Bottom of the River, was published in 1983, followed two years later by her first novel, Annie John, the coming-of-age story of a willful ten-year-old growing up in Antigua. Subsequent novels include Lucy, The Au tobiography of My Mother, and Mr. Potter, which follows the life of an illiterate taxi chauffeur. In addition to novels and mem oirs, Kincaid has written A Small Place, a short, powerful book about the effects of colonialism that subverts the cliché of Antigua as a tourist’s paradise. Her love of gardening has also led to several books on the subject, including My Garden and Among Flowers: A Walk in the Himalaya, a memoir about a seed-gathering trek with three botanist friends.

Kincaid is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the 2022 recipient of the Hadada Award for lifetime achievement from The Paris Review. Her other accolades include the Lannan Literary Award for Fiction, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, the Dan David Prize for Literature,

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the Clifton Fadiman Medal, a Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship, and the Prix Femina Étranger award. She currently teaches at Harvard University and lives in Vermont. Advance registration is required. For tick ets, register at grunincenter.org or call the box office at 732-255-0500.

This program is presented in collaboration with the Visiting Writers’ Reading Series and Ocean County Library Foundation.

The Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and The Wintrode Family Foundation. Additional sponsors include Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, LLC; The Citta Foundation; Arlene and Frank Dupignac, Jr.; Grunin Foundation; Kean Ocean; Stella and Mar shall Kern; Kiwanis Greater Toms River; Dr. Teri Kubiel and Mr. Brian Kubiel; New Jersey Natural Gas; Novins, York, Jacobus & Dooley; Rotem Dental Care; and Veolia North America.

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Learn Preparation For Alzheimer’s Care

TOMS RIVER – Understand the begin nings of Alzheimer’s Disease and know the steps for effective, compassionate care through a virtual program series by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jer sey Chapter, to be presented by the Ocean County Library.

“Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Understanding Early Stage” will take place online at 2 p.m. on November 2, 9, and 16. Debby Montone, RN, CDP, CDSGF will explain signal symptoms, effective re source planning, describe components of a care team and strategies for collaboration among team individuals.

In addition to her standing as a registered nurse, Debby Montone is certified as a

community educator and a Support Group Facilitator for people with dementia.

“I have worked with the Alzheimer’s pop ulation for many years in assisted living, in dedicated units and in a dementia daycare setting,” she said. “I developed my love for this population because of several family members including a special cousin who had Down’s syndrome and Alzheimer’s later in life.”

Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required to attend this free virtual program, presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter. Registrants will receive links to the Zoom presentation by email.

Holiday Gifts, Crafts And Collectibles Faire – November 13

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting a Holi day Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire at Toms River High School South High School Cafetorium on November 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In addition to numerous vendors, there will be baked goods for sale, used books, displays by numerous historical societies, and annual 50-50. There is no charge for admission. For additional information, contact Jeff at 609-339-9134.

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Openings include: Grounds Keeper / Maintenance, Home Energy Assistance Clerk, Social Worker (Bilingual), Education Supervisor, Early Head Start Manager, Home Teacher, PreK Teacher, PreK Teacher Assistant (Bilingual), and more.

Send your resume to HR@oceaninc.org Visit our website at: https://www.oceaninc.org/ to apply!

TR Warriors Inspirational Flag Football Team Off To Undefeated Start

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River (TR) Warriors inspirational flag football team is off to pretty good start midway through its initial campaign.

The Warriors have completed their first four games of the season with victories over Toms River High School East, High School South, and High School North football teams, as well as HSN’s baseball team.

“Thanks to the players and head coaches

Sandberg, Martin, Oz, and Pagano for help ing bring such success to the first half of the season,” said HSN teacher and Toms River Field of Dreams founder Christian Kane.

The TR Warriors season concludes with three games against Shore Regional, Rutgers University and Central Regional High School which will be on October 17.

All games start at 6:3 p.m.0 at the RWJBH Field of Dreams.

Children’s Pictures With Santa

TOMS RIVER – Children can get their pictures taken with Santa on Friday, December 2 in the Toms River Town Hall courtyard. Santa will be arriving by fire truck at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be for sale. For more information, visit DowntownTomsRiver.com

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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. Truth fully, 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 hear ing aids more available to the public which in turn will eventually force the 6-major manufacturer’s (Starkey, Oticon, Phonak, Widex, Signia, Re sound) of hearing aids to lower their pricing. NEWS FLASH! It is very unlikely that the top 6 hearing aids manufacturer’s will lower their pric ing 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 mod erate hearing losses but how does it

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 hear ing 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 (Mana hawkin) or visit us at www.garden statehearing.com.

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 Hal loween 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 Hal loween 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 be fore 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 con stant 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!

Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

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

On August 10, 2022, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act was signed into law. This Act allows military personnel and their fam ilies who suffered injuries or death from exposure to the water at Camp Lejeune to bring a new claim for compensation.

This new law will affect all veterans, family members and others who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987. Unfortu nately, many individuals were exposed to the water at Camp Lejeune during this time frame later developed health problems from toxic water at the base. Over 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

•Liver cancer

•Lung cancer

•Adult leukemia

•Multiple myeloma

•Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

•Aplastic anemia and other

myelodysplastic syndromes

•Cardiac birth defects

•Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)

•Miscarriage

•Parkinson’s disease

• Renal toxicity

•Scleroderma •Infertility

•Neurobehavioral effects

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

At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 year of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will screen your case. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consulta tion. Contact us now to get started. (732) 505-1212.

$30,000 to $40,000 will receive a refund able gross income tax credit of $400 for each child

• Resident households with an income of $40,000 to $50,000 will receive a refund able gross income tax credit of $300 for each child

• Resident households with an income of $50,000 to $60,000 will receive a refund able gross income tax credit of $200 for each child

• Resident households with an income of $60,000 to $80,000 will receive a refund able gross income tax credit of $100 for each child

“We appreciate Governor Murphy and the Legislature prioritizing this vital tax credit for working families. The CTC is one of the most effective and direct solutions available for reducing poverty, especially among children,” said Dena Mottola Jaborska, NJ Citizen Action Executive Director. “This fix makes the credit more easily accessible for families who are still recovering from the economic effects of the pandemic, at a time when the cost of raising children has be come prohibitively expensive for too many.”

“Working class families need help right now to keep up with rising costs, and this law will make sure the new Child Tax Credit provides immediate relief,” said Peter Chen, Senior Policy Analyst at New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP). “Modeled off of the highly successful federal credit, this pro gram will make the state a more

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The Downtown Toms River Scarecrow Walk

TOMS RIVER – The Scarecrow Walk is once again returning to Downtown Toms River. The community is invited to come downtown and vote for their favorite scarecrow. Scarecrows are on display from October 12 to October 31. Participating businesses will have ballots for voting. Just look for the Scarecrow Walk poster in their window!

People’s Choice Judging: Scarecrow judging will be done by popular vote. The public can only vote once. Ballots are not valid without your name and email address. Ballots will be available at participating businesses in Downtown Toms River. Just look for the Scarecrow Walk Poster in their window.

Ballots can be dropped off at the ballot box located at the following location: The Downtown Shops at 53 Main, 53 Main Street Toms River Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street Judges Choice Prizes:

• First Place – $200

• Second Place – $150

• Third Place – $100 People’s Choice Prizes:

• First Place – $200

• Second Place – $150

• Third Place – $100

Rules: All entries must be family friendly. Scarecrows that reflect controversial social, religious, or political situations will not be accepted. Downtown Toms River has the right to reject any and all scarecrows they deem offensive or inappropriate. Each group or individual may enter only one scarecrow. Scarecrows must remain on display outside from October 12 through October 31.

Scarecrows will be subject to the weather for several weeks. Materials must be firmly attached to the scarecrow. Use materials that will stand up to all weather conditions.

They recommend that you check on your scarecrow periodically to make sure it re mains in presentable condition. The better it looks the more votes you will get! If at any time a scarecrow deteriorates due to weather Downtown Toms River reserves the right to remove it.

All scarecrows must be picked up by November 1. Winners will be announced November 2.

“Treatment Of Native Americans: Genocide Or Clash Of Cultures?” By Richard Trimble

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Historical Society at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River on November 20 at 2 p.m. for the following program: “Treatment of Native Americans: Genocide or Clash of Cultures?”

By Richard Trimble

Helen Hunt Jackson authored an influ ential book in the late 1800s entitled, “A Century of Dishonor.” She could have made it three centuries. Richard Trimble, a retired history professor from Ocean County College will trace the evolution of the Indian Wars from 1620 to 1890 and conclude with a discussion of whether

White America’s treatment of the Native Americans was a tragic clash of cultures or an outright genocide.

Richard Trimble still serves the college as the volunteer director of the OCC Military History Institute. He also serves as a trustee and a docent at the Squan Beach Life-Saving Station. Trimble holds five college degrees and has written over fifteen books.

To register for this free program, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program (November 20) to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

TOMS RIVER – A Holiday Craft and Ven dor Fair will be held on November 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #129, 2025 Church

Road Toms River.

Seeking additional craftsman and vendors at this time. Additional information call Laurinda at 732-272-7552.

Free Senior Transportation

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Township is offering free transpiration for seniors to local stores, doctor’s appointments, to the Toms River Senior Center for

activates and outreach. This service is avaible to Toms River Township residents only. To schedule a ride, call 732-341-1000

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Ocean County Man Indicted In Seaside Heights Stabbing

By Alyssa Riccardi

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A man has been indicted for Attempted Murder after stabbing his victim multiple times and allegedly breaking into his home.

Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, 38, of Seaside Heights, was indicted on the charged of Attempted Murder as well as Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Burglary, and Possession of Clonaz epam Without a Valid Prescription in connection to a stabbing that occurred on June 30.

According to authorities, Serra no-Cruz broke into an O Street home around 5:15 a.m. and stabbed the

39-year-old resident in the chest, abdo men, arms and groin. The victim was able to call 911, and was air-lifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Cen ter in Neptune. The victim was treated for his injuries and later released.

Serrano-Cruz was later found by police in Seaside Heights and arrested without incident. He has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his apprehension.

The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are remind ed that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Senior Programs Receive Increased Funding

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY – Senior programs in the county will be receiving added funds that will allow them to increase their ser vices.

Such services range from home delivered meals to caregiver support for seniors. The county will earmark federal and state funds to help maintain and increase their programs according to Ocean County Com missioner Joseph H. Vicari who serves as chairman of the Office of Senior Services.

“This funding will help bolster some of the programs that are in place that help to keep our seniors living independently,” Vicari said.

He was joined by Maria LaFace, Director of the Ocean County Office of Senior Ser vices during a recent Ocean County Board of Commissioners’ preboard meeting to re view how almost $1.4 million will be divid ed up to support current senior programs.

LaFace said, “we submitted a work plan to the state of New Jersey several months ago providing details on how we anticipate spending the funds to meet priority needs identified post COVID. Since then, we have been working with our advisory council and providers in preparation for distribution of

the funds.”

Ocean County anticipates using $442,296 for community support services, $231,553 for congregate nutrition, $440,124 for home delivered meals, $42,077 for preventive health and $135,168 for caregiver support.

Vicari noted that “each of these areas are critical in allowing our seniors to remain independent. We already support these programs for our seniors. This funding will help us maintain and increase the services.”

He added that Ocean County, through its Area Plan Contract with Community Ser vices Inc. delivers more than 1,000 home delivered meals daily to seniors living in Ocean County.

“Recipients are frail, vulnerable and homebound. Additional funding can ensure our seniors do not go hungry. This program serves as a lifeline for many of our elderly as they are not only delivered a daily meal but they have the security of knowing someone will be checking up on them every day as a result of that delivery,” Vicari added.

Ocean County Board of Commissioners Deputy Director Virginia E. Haines noted that as the population ages in Ocean County, there is a greater need for services.

Senior Community Health, Wellness, And Resource Fair

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

Take Care of your Health - Free

Screenings & Vaccines. Information on Financial Planning, Caregivers, Monmouth Medical Center & RWJBH Cancer Center. Local Resources include Senior Services, Food Bank, Library & YMCA and much more.

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Comedy Show To Benefit Field Of Dreams

TOMS RIVER – A comedy night will be held on October 22 to benefit the Field of Dreams.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena on the site of High School North. The First Base Beer Garden will offer beer and wine for purchase before the show.

Presented by Gotham Comedy Club, there will be WFAN’s Craig Carton and Evan Roberts. Join special guests, Major League Baseball’s, “The Toddfather” Todd Frazier, New Jersey’s top rated morning show host, and Bill Spadea, for an evening of laughter

with top-rated comedians Aaron Berg, Vlad Caamano, Jeff Norris, Mike Yard, and more.

Tickets range from $25-$100, with $250 VIP packages available. The $250 VIP ticket includes prime seating, a meet & greet with Craig Carton, Evan Roberts, Todd Frazier, and Bill Spadea, from 6:15 –7:15 p.m., as well as private room food and beverages with Beer Garden access.

For more information, visit rwjbh fieldofdreams.com

Christian Kane, co-founder of the RW JBarnabas Health Field of Dreams at the Ocean Orthopedic Associates Complex,

shared details about what has happened since their Grand Opening on April 30: 1,623: Families have registered for the complex.

1,471: Students from New Jersey public school districts have used the complex. 923: Viz-Pin Full Memberships to the complex.

893: People attended the Grand Opening Ceremonies

453: Adults living with a special need have used the complex.

117: Student-athletes are participating in our three organized leagues.

52: Events have been offered to the com munity at the complex.

34: School Districts have used the com plex.

20: Organizations who assist those over the age of 21 have used the complex.

6: Special needs birthday parties

4: Leagues: Inspirational Flag Football, Cheerleading, Baseball, and Basketball

2: Hires Staff members who live with a disability.

0: Cost to the community.

To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.com and search “Field of Dreams comedy.”

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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 )

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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.

The 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.

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around the JerSey Shore

“A Stranger Things 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 individ ually 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 do nations 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 addi tion 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 educa

tors who seek unique, often theatrical, methods of actively empowering chil dren 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, mind fulness, 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: face book.com/casqueiraholidaylightshow CRAFTS.

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 mu sic 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.

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

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 holiday items, granny’s attic, collectibles, a gift basket raffle and baked goods.

Health App Now Provides More Immunization Records

TRENTON – In an effort to increase access to digital immunization records, the free New Jersey Docket app has expanded to give individuals and their families the option to access all of their own records that are available in the state’s immuniza tion records system, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) announced today.

Availability of vaccination records is dependent upon healthcare providers submitting that informa tion to the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS). Based on the current regulations, all doses given to those under seven years of age are required to be reported to NJIIS. This means that pediatric records are more likely to be complete in NJIIS than those of adolescents and adults. Parents and legal guardians will likely be able to access their child’s immunization records via Docket.

The free New Jersey consumer access Docket app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Individuals seeking their full immunization record should download the latest app version: 2.2.44.

The New Jersey Docket app, introduced last summer, initially included COVID-19 vaccine and booster records to enable easy access to a digital record in case an individual lost their vaccination card or needed quick access to their record. The expanded access to other vaccine records is avail able beginning with app version 2.2.44.

The app, developed by New York-based Docket Health, Inc., also can provide access to family members’ records through a shared account.

To date, Docket has about 1.3 million users who have accessed over 1.8 million personal and family COVID-19 immunization records through NJIIS,

which is the state’s central repository for immuni zation records.

The New Jersey Docket app adheres to federal and state standards for data security and privacy to protect individuals’ information. NJIIS records include the individual’s name, phone number, and demographic details which were shared at the time of vaccination. NJIIS also exchanges data with neighboring jurisdictions for New Jerseyans who have received vaccines in Connecticut, Delaware, New York City, New York State, Philadelphia, and Rhode Island.

“Digital vaccination records enable simple access for individuals who wish to access their records for any reason, such as keeping track of when they may be due for certain vaccines,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Expanding access to those records that are available provides convenience, especially for parents.”

Individuals with an email or phone number on file with the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) can access and download their vaccination records using the app. Individuals should reach out to their personal healthcare pro vider if they do not see their full immunization record in Docket.

A new immunization record PDF accompanies the app update, which may be shared as needed during back-to-school season, employment on boarding, and international travel. In future releas es in the months ahead, Docket will also include alerts for upcoming and overdue immunizations.

Docket is currently available in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Ukrainian, with more language trans lations coming soon.

Social Security Administration Establishing National Native American Office

NEW JERSEY – Acting Commissioner Kilo lo Kijakazi announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) established an Office of Native American Partnerships within the Office of the Commissioner. This office will elevate and centralize efforts to administer comprehensive programs and policies related to American Indians and Alaska Natives. It will enhance the agency’s relationship with Tribes and serve as the primary point of contact on Tribal affairs for all stakeholders.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to reducing barriers to ensure people who are eligible for our benefits receive them,” Acting Commissioner Kijakazi said. “Establishing our new Office of Native American Partnerships strengthens that commitment by providing Tribal communities more representation and a strong advocate, messenger, and facilitator within Social Security’s Office of the Com missioner.”

The Office of Native American Partnerships will be responsible for many functions to assist Tribal communities throughout the country.

It will seek to improve services to commu nities by engaging in meaningful national and regional policy consultations, roundta ble discussions, and seminars with Tribal and Federal experts. It will also coordinate internal agency Native American efforts, increase external program awareness to the Tribal community, help to recruit a diverse candidate pool for hiring at all levels of So cial Security, and serve as the primary point of contact for Tribal Government Offices to foster transparency and collaboration. Addi tionally, the office will conduct ongoing data collection and analysis to improve outreach to Tribal communities.

Establishing the Office of Native American Partnerships supports President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order (EO) 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, as well as other Federal guid ance on coordination and collaboration with Tribal Governments.

To learn more, visit American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) | SSA.

Busy Bee

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 first home. They also have a repair

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- Empow ering 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 northernoceanhabitat.org/.

─Photo courtesy NOHFH Diana and her twin girls, Adrianna and Arianna, cut the ribbon at the fundraiser.

around the JerSey Shore program.

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, email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Crestwood Village 3 Residents Club Dance

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Resident Club dance will be held on October 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road Whiting.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, nonrefundable unless cancelled.

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

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

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.

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.

Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6, application has been made to the Chief Administator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing the sale for, Jeep Patriot , 2008 , VIN/Hull Identification Number 1J8FT28W08D750324 . Objections, if any, should be made in writing immediately in writing to the Chief Administator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0017.

Check out Micromedia Publications’ website, jerseyshoreonline.com

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

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 relation ships. A minor disagreement with a coworker or job insecurity in the week ahead can have a happy ending. Avoid letting someone influ ence 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 ad justing 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.

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By Jeraldine Saunders

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Put things in perspective. Something may give you a differ ent 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 misunderstand ings 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.

TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY,

THESE PHOTO-WORTHY NOODLE BOWLS ARE PACKED WITH FLAVOR

By America’s Test Kitchen

You’ll find these nearly translucent noodles in recipes across much of Asia, from brothy pho in Vietnam to stir-fried chow fun in China to pad thai and pad see ew in Thailand (and many, many more recipes). All about rice noodles Rice noodles are traditionally made from just rice flour and water. The rice flour and water mixture might be pushed through a plate with small holes to form long, thin noo dles. Or it can be spread into a thin layer, dried, and then sliced into flat noodles by a machine. Some of the most common rice noodles are the tiny, delicate rice vermicelli used in this recipe; straight, flat rice sticks; and wide, chewy chow fun noodles. Cool as a cucumber

There are many varieties of cucum bers in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors. The most common cucum ber you’ll find at the grocery store is an American or garden cucumber, which has a thick green skin and lots of big seeds.

English cucumbers are long and slim, have thin skins and small seeds, and usually come wrapped in plastic. Persian cucumbers (the kind we call for in this recipe) are basically mini versions of English cucumbers and are great for snacking. Kirby cucumbers are small and squat and are great for making pickles.

RICE NOODLE BOWLS

Serves 4

2 Persian cucumbers

2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

8 ounces rice vermicelli noodles

5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, measured

separately 12 ounces ground pork

2 scallions, sliced thin 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (op tional)

1. Trim ends of cucumbers. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Lay pieces flat side down and slice crosswise into half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.

2. In a medium bowl, use a wooden spoon to stir together sliced cucum bers and vinegar. Set aside.

3. Add 2 quarts of water to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Turn off heat. Carefully add noodles to hot water. Use a wooden spoon to push noodles down until covered with water. Let noodles sit until tender, about 5 minutes.

4. While noodles soak, in a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons oil.

5. Drain and rinse noodles in colan der under cold running water. Set noodles aside to drain.

6. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over me dium heat for 1 minute (oil should be hot but not smoking). Add pork and use a wooden spoon to break pork into small pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink and is beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

7. Measure out 2 tablespoons soy sauce mixture from large bowl and add to skillet with pork. Add scal lions to skillet and stir to combine. Cook until scallions have softened, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat and slide skillet to a cool burner.

8. Add drained noodles to a large bowl with remaining soy sauce mix ture. Use tongs to toss noodles until they are evenly coated with sauce. Use tongs to divide noodles among 4 serving bowls.

9. Top each bowl with pork, cucum bers, and cilantro (if using). Serve.