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By Bob Vosseller LONG BEACH ISLAND – Donna Cavanagh is a multi-published author and humorist and she recently published a children’s book called “Ramo to the Rescue.” Her first children’s story is based on a real lifeguard from Long Beach Island. She said “the point of the book is to teach children about the wonders of the beach but that is important to listen to
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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Dominic Cosmanic lifts up to handle of a heat press machine as his teacher Tom Duralek encourages him.
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By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – As Dominic Cosmanic grasped the red handle of a heat press machine, he clenched a t-shirt in his other hand. Cosmanic, 19, prepared to go to work. Barnegat Township Special Education teacher Tom Duralek stood next to Cosmanic and
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–Photos courtesy Donna Cavanagh Author Donna Cavanagh joins Long Beach Island lifeguard Ramo Kline who inspired her to write the fictional children’s story “Ramo to the Rescue.” (Inset) The children’s book “Ramo to the Rescue” book cover.
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Shoreline Project Fighting Erosion
By Bob Vosseller WARETOWN – Native plantings, manmade devices to slow waves, and other efforts have been part of a plan to combat the loss of marshland and shorelines due to climate change, experts explained at a recent meeting. The Natural Resource Education Foundation (NREF) hosted the meeting at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education (LHC) in Waretown. Guests were able to visit the
Living Shoreline Project and see its progress. Nancy Eriksen, NREF Board President, explained the need for this project. The shoreline erosion and loss of marsh were the result of climate change and sea level rise which included increased f looding intensity and frequency. Eriksen noted that the salt marshes that sit adjacent to Barnegat Bay at the LHC provide (Shoreline - See Page 13)
–Photos by Bob Vosseller Guests at a recently held presentation at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown were able to visit the shoreline.
This Is Halloween Everybody Make A Scene By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – “The Nightmare Before Christmas” opens with a song “This Is Halloween” encouraging “Everybody Make A Scene.” The people marching in the parade certainly listened to the lyrics. Sirens blared as fire trucks – some made up to look like horror movie backdrops – lit up the night. A bicycle stunt show put people on the edge of their seats. Costumes ranged from cute to fearsome. The song says “This is Halloween.” But what is Halloween really? What does it (Halloween - See Page 12)
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Continued From Page 1 the lifeguards who keep them safe.” She noted that while the story is fictional, “the message is not. This book has been embraced by Long Beach Township Beach Patrol, Long Beach Township Administration and many towns that dot the Jersey Shore.” The early reader book, which is written in rhyme, offers toddlers and young children an adventure that highlights the heroic deeds lifeguards perform every day, she said. Cavanagh said she has always vacationed at the Jersey Shore. The book came to be through a chance meeting at a tavern in Beach Haven followed by a beach rescue the next day. “We were eating dinner at Tuckers Tavern,
and Ramo was our server. He was so kind to my then two-year-old grandson, Owen, who because of COVID, had not been in a restaurant since he was an infant. Ramo was just wonderful with him, so my family and I naturally took note of his name,” Cavanagh explained. “The next day as we were on the beach, the entire rescue team complete with jet skis and boats headed into the water after receiving a call about a downed plane in Long Beach Township in the Spray Beach area. We saw Ramo on the jet ski, and Owen recognized him. Later that day, I said to my family that I should write a book for kids, Ramo to the Rescue,” the author added. A former journalist and syndicated humorist, Cavanagh, who has vacationed on LBI and the
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Cavanagh is founder of online humor magazine, HumorOutcasts.com (HO) and the partner publishing company, HumorOutcasts Press which now includes the labels Shorehouse Books and Corner Office Books (HOPress-Shorehousebooks.com). She launched HumorOutcasts as an outlet for writers to showcase their work in a world that offered few avenues for humor. HumorOutcasts now features the creative talents of more than 100 aspiring, accomplished and Emmy-award winning writers and producers as well as comics and authors from all over the world. Known for its eclectic content, HumorOutcasts has something for everyone. The ex-journalist made an unscheduled stop into humor more than two decades ago. Her syndicated columns helped her gain a national audience when her work landed in the pages of First Magazine, USA Today and other national media. She has taught the how-to lessons of humor, blogging and publishing at The Philadelphia Writers’ Conference and the Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop. A once-named Humor Writer of the Month by the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop, Cavanagh has penned five humor books “Reality: Fantasy’s Evil Twin,” “Try and Avoid the Speed Bumps,” “A Canine’s Guide to the Good Life” which she wrote with her dogs Frankie and Lulu, USA Books Contest finalist “Life on the Off Ramp” and “How to Write and Share Humor: Techniques to Tickle Funny Bones and Win Fans.” For more information you can reach out to Cavanagh through Humoroutcasts.com and HOPress-ShorehouseBooks.com and Corner Office Books.
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Continued From Page 1 encouraged the student with reassuring words and a smile. Cosmanic carefully spread the orange shirt onto the machine and seemed confident in taking the next step without looking back at his teacher. The excitement came after Cosmanic completed the t-shirt special-ordered by a customer. Owen Pezzuti, who is also 19 years old, exhibited a sense of pride as he posed with one of the district’s other special education teachers, Kirsten Sciallo. A display of finished products provided a sampling of what’s in store in a separate alcove of the Barnegat High School cafeteria. Both Cosmanic and Pezzuti are part of the CLAWS Transition Program, which equips special needs students between the ages of 1821 years old with skills beyond the classroom. The CLAWS acronym stands for Career, Learning, Awareness, Workplace Skills. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the CLAWMART’s entranceway has a large design that seems to coincide with Barnegat High School’s Bengal mascot. The CLAWMART retail store affords students unique opportunities that translate into life skills and prepares them for employment. The concept of creating and producing designs for apparel came by way of a partnership with a local business. Tom Lowe began helping the district part time in 2006 as a stage crew and lighting/sound advisor in the high school drama department and as an audio/video tech. About eight years
The Southern Ocean Times, November 5, 2022, Page 5 ago, Lowe decided to start printing t-shirts as a part time business. A true entrepreneur, Lowe also headed up a software development business on a full-time basis as he juggled the other two gigs. As the demand for t-shirts expanded, Lowe decided to grow his Artist-Tees.com business to a full-time venture. Meanwhile, a lightbulb went off when Lowe worked as part of the team filming the district’s board of education meetings. “Artist-Tees was already supplying custom apparel and other products to the district since we started the company,” shared Lowe. “When I heard about the new CLAWS program and the new CLAWMART store at one of the meetings, I reached out to Dr. Latwis (Barnegat Superintendent) to see if we could sign on as a business partner with this amazing program.” As Lowe describes it, the collaboration turned into a win-win opportunity for both CLAWS and for Artist-Tees.com. Lowe has created a website called clawmart.org that allows customers to choose shirts for different district fundraisers with a portion of the revenue shared with the school group. Most importantly, however, are the benefits to the students in the program. “The CLAWS students are learning valuable new skills and raising some money to help offset some of the CLAWMART costs,” Lowe explained. “And, of course, Artist-Tees.com has an opportunity to reach out to even more customers.” Students who make up the CLAWMART retail team learn a variety of skills that will aid them once they leave the school environment. In addition to the mechanics of producing the
merchandise, one of the program’s goals is to enhance interpersonal skills. Customers who visit the CLAWMART store interact with students who continually receive coaching on handling all kinds of tasks, including customer service. While some of the students start off with some hesitance in answering customer questions, teachers give them the support they need. Students also learn how to process payments by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits. “Owen is actually working with Tom in our SLA (Structured Learning Experience) program as well,” shared William “Chip” Junker, Master Teacher of Special Education/ SLE-CBI Coordinator. “That’s the part of our program that’s paired with outside community businesses.”
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Health Insurance Marketplace Opened For Uninsured From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride announced that consumers shopping for 2023 health coverage can start purchasing plans beginning November 1, 2022, when Open Enrollment begins at the state’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace, Get Covered New Jersey (GetCovered.NJ.gov). Consumers will benefit from historic levels of financial help that remain available for the upcoming year and more plan options with the addition of a new insurance company offering plans on the marketplace. Established by the Murphy Administration, Get Covered New Jersey is where individuals and families who do not have health insurance through an employer or other program, such as Medicaid or Medicare, can easily shop for and buy health insurance. Get Covered New Jersey is the only place residents can get financial help for health coverage. The Open Enrollment Period for 2023 coverage at Get Covered New Jersey will run from November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Consumers must enroll by Dec. 31 for coverage starting Jan. 1; if they enroll by Jan. 31, coverage will begin Feb. 1. Residents can view available 2023 health plans, compare costs and see if they qualify for financial help now, before the
enrollment window opens, using the Get Covered New Jersey Shop and Compare tool. All consumers need is their zip code, birth date and income, and they can view the plans available and the estimated amount of financial help they may qualify for in order to lower premium costs. “New Jersey continues to be guided by the belief that healthcare is a right. That principle has served as the foundation for our work to improve access to quality, affordable health coverage for our residents,” said Governor Murphy. “Through the efforts of our Administration and the Biden-Harris Administration, I am thrilled our state will be able to offer even more health insurance plan options with record levels of financial help. I encourage individuals seeking health coverage to take advantage of these historic savings by visiting Get Covered New Jersey to find and enroll in the plan that best meets their family’s needs.” Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in August 2022, record-level savings will remain available to help lower the costs of monthly premiums. The federal American Rescue Plan Act, signed last year, significantly increased the amount of financial help available to consumers and removed the income cap to receive assistance. No one pays more than 8.5 percent of their income for health insurance through Get Covered New Jersey. The federal savings allowed New Jersey to increase the amount of state subsidies, called New Jersey Health Plan Savings, which are available to eligible consumers
and to extend the savings to residents at higher income levels for the first time last year, allowing those earning an annual salary of up to 600 percent of the federal poverty level ($81,540 for an individual and $166,500 for a family of four) to receive state assistance. The Inflation Reduction Act extended the historic federal savings for three years. Nine out of 10 residents enrolling will qualify for financial help, and many people will have access to a health plan at a cost of $10 a month or less. Plans and prices change each year, so individuals who have coverage now should review their plan options during the Open Enrollment Period to find the plan that best meets their needs and budget. The federal administration also recently eliminated the “family glitch” to further bolster affordability of health insurance. As a result of this action, family members of workers who are offered affordable self-only coverage but unaffordable family coverage may qualify for premium tax credits to buy plans on the marketplace. Generally, families paying more than 9.12% of their income towards employer coverage in 2023 may have more affordable options through Get Covered New Jersey. This Open Enrollment Period, five insurance companies will offer plans through the marketplace, with Aetna joining AmeriHealth, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, and Ambetter from WellCare of New Jersey. The upcoming Open Enrollment Period begins Get Covered New Jersey’s third year in operation. In 2020, the state transitioned away from the federal marketplace, HealthCare.gov, and became a full operational
State Based Exchange. The state expanded the Open Enrollment Period in 2020 to three months, from the previous six-week window available under the previous federal administration, began offering state subsidies, and invested more in outreach and trained experts who provide free, unbiased enrollment assistance to residents in the community. This year, 17 Navigators, which are New Jersey-based community organizations, will provide enrollment assistance, outreach and education year-round for 2023 coverage, available now and throughout the Open Enrollment Period. Navigators also assist consumers who are eligible to enroll in coverage outside of Open Enrollment, through Special Enrollment Periods throughout the year. Open Enrollment is the only time of year residents can enroll in a plan, unless they have a major life event, such as marriage, pregnancy, or moving, that qualifies them for a Special Enrollment Period or if they qualify for NJ FamilyCare. Health plans offered through GetCovered. NJ.gov cover preventive services, emergency services, prescription drugs, prenatal and pediatric care, and more, and no one can be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition. Consumers are encouraged to use the free assistance available in local communities throughout the state by visiting Find Local Assistance at or to call the Customer Call Center 1-833-677-1010 TTY 711. In New Jersey, there remains a requirement to have health coverage. Residents who do not qualify for an exemption from the Shared Responsibility Payment will pay a penalty at tax time.
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NEW JERSEY – A decade after Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey, devastating the Garden State’s coastal communities, off icials toured the Por t Monmouth Flood Protection project in Monmouth County to commemorate the anniversary of the storm and to highlight more than $10 billion in federal investments in housing, economic, and f lood resilience infrastructure to help rebuild the State and to make it more resilient to future storms. The Port Monmouth project is among several other Army Corps and DEP-led
resilience projects actively being built in New Je r sey. De sig n is also cur rently under way for a project involving the borough of Highlands. The Army Corps and the DEP are working with the community to install f loodwall, levees, pump station, road closure gate and interior drainage within the .7 square mile Borough. This project is estimated to cost about $198 million. Major funding was made available for these projects at the federal level. In the ten years since Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey’s coastline and inland areas, the DEP has worked with the Army Corps to invest approximately $2 billion for coastal and f lood protection projects focused along the Shore. In addition to the Port Monmouth, Union
Beach, and Highlands project, other Army Corps-funded projects include: $96.8 million beach and dune construction project in Cape May County (encompassing beaches in southern Ocean City, Upper Township, and Sea Isle City) that is complete. $140.4 m illion project to const r uct beaches and infrastructure in Monmouth County (Loch Arbour, Allenhurst, Deal, and Long Branch) that is complete. $159.9 million beach and dune construction project covering 12.7 miles of beach on Long Beach Island that is complete. $39.3 million seawall and boardwalk project along Absecon Inlet that is complete in Atlantic City. $59.3 million beach and dune construction project on Absecon Island (Renourish Atlantic City and Ventnor and Initial Construction Longport and Margate) that is complete.
$131.4 million beach and dune project for Northern Ocean County (for all towns from Point Pleasant Beach to Berkeley Township) that is complete. $11.4 million project to initially construct beach berm along Oakwood Beach in Elsinboro Twp. along the Delaware River that is complete. The Army Corps also completed the repair and restoration of all of the pre-Sandy coastal protection projects along the Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties coastline at a cost of over $200 million. In addition to immediate post-Sandy repairs, the Army Corps has also completed over $300 million in periodic beach nourishment since the completion of Sandy-related work. These large-scale projects are in addition to the many more Federal Emergency (Government - See Page 12)
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Community Health Survey
STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to encourage all of our residents to participate in our new Community Health Survey. As part of the 2022-2023 Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, Mayor Myhre and Township Council are asking for feedback directly from Stafford Township residents in order to develop and implement healthy actions and initiatives that best accommodate the specific needs of our community. The survey can be accessed through the
link below as well as on the Township of Stafford’s website homepage, staffordnj.gov. A paper copy of the survey can be picked up in the Mayor’s Office or the Bay Avenue Community Center. All completed paper surveys should be submitted to Rachel Giolitto in the Mayor’s Office. All data and responses are anonymous. The deadline for submitting your completed survey is November 30. Survey can be found directly at tinyurl.com/Stafford TwpCommunitySurvey.
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CONTRAST IS IMPORTANT People generally think of vision in terms of size and distance, or visual acuity, but being able to read to the bottom of the eye chart doesn’t mean a vision problem doesn’t exist. Contrast sensitivity is what helps us separate objects with similar coloring in poor light conditions such as at night or in fog or glare. When sensitivity is low it can make things like driving at night or walking without tripping over bumps or edges in the sidewalk difficult. Low contrast sensitivity can be dealt with by purchasing eyeglasses with yellow tinted lenses or by adding an antireflective coating to prescription glasses. For some, wavefront LASIK can improve contrast sensitivity. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the minimum age a person can undergo LASIK eye surgery is 18. SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES recommends patients have a consistent prescription for either their eyeglasses or contact lens for at least 12 months before considering surgery to avoid the risk of their vision changing afterward. When you need eye care, please call 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. Low contrast sensitivity can be a sign of more serious conditions including cataracts, or glaucoma.
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STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Striped Bass Committee would like to invite you to take part in the 11th Annual Stafford P.B.A. Striped Bass Tournament on November 18 & 19. The tournament has grown to one of the largest striped bass tournaments on the east
coast, with up to 500 anglers and friends attending the awards banquet. This event is a perfect time to show your support for a great cause! For boat registration, visit: stafford297.com/11th-annual-striped-bass-tournament/registration-bass-tournament.
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MANAHAWKIN – The New Jersey Emergency Communications Team based in Ocean County will host a “HAMCRAM” session where you can obtain your Technician Class Ham Radio License in one day! It will be held at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin on November 26 at 9 a.m. It’s a perfect opportunity to CRAM for the test in the morning, and we
give the test in the afternoon by Volunteer Examiners approved the ARRL. If you pass the test not only will you be licensed for Ham Radio, but you will receive a free ticket to our raffle of a portable radio or a 2022 Handbook of Amateur Radio each worth about $50. For more information or to sign up visit our website: HAMCRAM.net
Long Beach Township Police Department Now Hiring
LONG BEACH – Long Beach Township Police Department is now taking applications for the 2023 Class 1 summer position. Anyone interested in getting started in law enforcement, this is your chance! They offer great training and experiences
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Free rabies clinic sponsored by the Township of Little Egg Harbor will be on November 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 Calabreeze Way.
Bring proof of previous vaccination so a three-year certification may be issued. If proof is not provided, the certificate will be issued for one-year only. All dogs must be leached. Cats must be in carriers.
Veterans Day Homage
LONG BEACH – Join Long Beach Township and the Barnegat Light VFW 3729 pay homage to our Local LBI Veterans on November 11. Starting at 12 p.m. with National Anthem by Destinee Monroe followed by a
welcome from Mayor Mancini. Denise Hart, VFW Commander will officiate the tribute to the veterans. Southern Regional High School band members will be performing Echo Taps. Light refreshments will be served.
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MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks will be holding a Holiday Market on November 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 520
Hilliard Boulevard. For more information contact BriannaMarchal@gmail.com or call 201-638-7456.
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–Photo courtesy Stafford Township STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council were honored to present Jacob White and his parents with a proclamation designating October 2022 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month, during a recent Township Council meeting. People with Down Syndrome should have access to health care providers who have easy access to updated, evidence-based medical care guidelines for children and adults with the condition. Promoting the acceptance and inclusion of
individuals born with Down Syndrome, a genetic condition, will help those individuals achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives. The inherent dignity and worth of people with Down Syndrome, the valuable contributions of people with Down Syndrome as promoters of well-being and diversity within their communities, and the importance of the individual freedom and independence of people with Down Syndrome should be recognized.
Sanderling Decoy Carving
BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be offering a Sanderling Decoy Carving Program for adults at Cloverdale Farm County Park, located at 34 Cloverdale Road, Barnegat on November 18 and November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the first day of this program adults will carve their sanderling. On the second day, finishing touches on carvings and instruction on how to paint the sanderling will take place.
To register, please send a check or money order for $5 made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide your name, address, and daytime telephone number, along with program number 306186-5B when registering. For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-506-9090 or visit their website at oceancountyparks. org.
Silent Auction Fundraiser
LACEY – A fundraiser with door prizes, a silent auction, holiday shopping, food, and beverages will be held 6 to 10 p.m. on November 18 at the Knights of Columbus, 15 E. Lacey Road, Forked River. This event benefits the Mental Health Association in Ocean County’s Angels of Wellness. Items slated for the silent auction
include sports tickets, signed sports memorabilia, portrait sessions, gift cards from area eateries, and more. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35; available at the door or online through Eventbrite. For more information call 848480-0916 or email angelsofwellness@ mhanj.org. Vendor space is still available.
Night With The New Jersey Devils
LACEY – Join the Lacey Township Recreation Department on December 15 for a Night with the New Jersey Devils! Tickets are $60 dollars and located in Section 107. They also have half price $10 food vouchers for $5 each!
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Ocean County Health Department 2022 Flu/Pneu Clinic Schedule
WARETOWN – The Ocean County Health Department has announced their 2022 Flu and Pneumonia Clinic Schedule: November 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Ocean County Fire and EMS Training Center, 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown Inf luenza vaccinations are provided at no out-of-pocket expense for Ocean
County Residents. COVID-19 Vaccinations available at each location. Residents requesting a Pneumonia vaccination can schedule an online appointment for the vaccine clinic located at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River on Mondays. All sites open to residents six months of age and older.
Holiday Wonderland And Christmas Market
STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Recreation Department presents the inaugural Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market on December 10 from 12 to 6 p.m., when farmers, makers and food vendors
will fi ll Heritage Park. Dress warmly and bring the whole family “downtown” for a full day of shopping, food trucks, fi re pits, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment and more!
Recreation Department New Hiring Bus Drivers
LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is looking for Day Time Bus Drivers for their adult day trips. If you are interested stop by the
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“A Christmas Carol” - A Ghost Story Of Christmas
LACEY – Lacey Township High School Theater Company presents: “A Christmas Carol.” Performances will be on November 17, 18 & 19 at 7 p.m.; November 20 at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets online at lthsdrama.booktix.com.
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poliCe Blotter Lacey Man Charged With Murdering Wife
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN TOWNSHIP – A Lacey Township man has been arrested and charged for allegedly killing his wife and leaving her body on the side of a road on October 30, officials said. Jeremy B. Cruz, 51, of Forked River is charged with First-Degree Murder in connection with the death of 51-year-old Dawn C. Cruz. Around 1:30 a.m., a concerned motorist found a woman who appeared to have severe injuries at the intersection of Asbury and Colonial avenues in the Township of Ocean. Police arrived and identified the woman as Dawn Cruz. She
was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Shortly after, Jeremy Cruz turned himself in to authorities at Berkeley Township Police Department headquarters. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact MCPO Detective Aaron Shaw at 800-533-7443 or Ocean Township Police Department Detective Zachary Rhein at 732-531-1800. Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.
Two-Car Crash Leaves Man Entrapped
By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – A man was trapped in an overturned car after a crash on October 27, police said. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. at the intersection of Lacey Road and Newark Avenue. According to police, 20-year-old Sarah Brennan of Ocean Township was traveling east on Lacey Road in her 2007 Toyota Yaris when 20-year-old Eric Seagle of Toms River, driving his 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, attempted to make a left turn from the westbound lane of Lacey Road onto Newark Avenue.
The vehicles collided, and Seagle was trapped in his overturned car. Members of the Forked River Fire Department were able to extricate Seagle from his car. Lacey Township EMS were also on scene treating Brennan and Seagle for minor injuries. Seagle was brought to Community Medical Center for further treatment while Brennan was transported to Southern Ocean Medical Center. At this time the crash is under investigation. Any with further information is asked to contact Patrolman Shawn Spina at 609693-6636 ext. 2612.
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mean for the hundreds – if not thousands – of people who filled the downtown area on that night? Part of Halloween is tradition. This is the 83rd time the parade was held, run by the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. The first one was in 1919. However, a few years in the 1930s were missed due to lack of funds. There were also no parades during some years of WWII and the pandemic. The parade is billed as the second largest Halloween parade in the country, second only to Greenwich Village. The parade made its way from Highland Parkway, down Route 9, turning on Washington Street and ending at the county Administration Building. Taylor Wentworth of Toms River and her sister Sandra Florentino had been coming for decades. “I love it. It’s my favorite day of the year,” Wentworth said. They were in costume – and so were the little ones with them. It was the first year for Florentino’s fiancé, and she hoped to make it a tradition for him, too. Joseph Placente, sometimes referred to as “Mr. America,” showed that he marches in more than just the parades for the patriotic holidays. As opposed to having a grand marshal for the parade, this year they honored all front line health care heroes. There were 11 walking and nine float divisions – with awards for first, second, and third place in categories. Halloween is also a time to show off your creativity. People decorated their trucks and cars with graves and monsters. A zombie hunting ATV would follow a wheelchair made to look like the house with balloons from “Up.” The local school bands showed off their skill playing songs like “Ghostbusters” and “Thriller.” They marched, dragging feet like zombies, cobwebs dangling from instruments. Casey Sugrue, a 19-year-old from Toms River, had a home-made Hellraiser cos-
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Management Agency (FEMA), Housing & Urban Development, Department of Transportation, and State-funded emergency response and resiliency projects completed all across the areas impacted by Superstorm Sandy on October 29, 2012 that, in total, invested more than $10 billion to rebuild New Jersey in a more resilient-way. “Ten years ago, Hurricane Sandy devastated communities across the state – from small towns down the shore to urban hubs up north,” said U.S. Senator Robert Menendez. “As impacted communities worked to recover and rebuild, I fought in Washington to ensure they had the tools to do so. In the past decade, I’ve secured tens of billions of dollars in federal funding to help our state rebuild and make investments in mitigation, in-
tume, complete with real nails coming off her headpiece. Judy Waldy of Toms River positively glowed as a jellyfish with lights throughout the creature’s body and tentacles. Her blue dress was made to sparkle like the water reflecting the lights. She made the costume two years ago for a costume event for the Philharmonic. “This is our first time,” she said of her visit with her husband Bill. They recently moved here from the New York area. They had heard through local friends just how big this is and wanted to see for themselves. This was also the first time at the parade for Maureen Graham of Lavallette. “I’ve always wanted to do this,” she said. Her and her friends set up their seats at 11:30 a.m., wanting to make sure they got a spot. They went back home for a while and then came back from Lavallette at 5 p.m. for the parade that started at 7. While being photographed by the Toms River Times, a pair of orcs photobombed them. The orcs had been seen sparring with their weapons earlier by the parking garage. There was a playful mood along the sidelines. Kids bounced around in anticipation. At one point, someone ran across Water Street, tagged a complete stranger, and shouted “olly olly oxen free!” The local eateries were pumping out meals. People who parked their folding chairs for an hour or more beforehand carried long subs and pizza boxes. Maybe Halloween can be seen as a way to examine what really scares us, even in a humorous way. Monsters weren’t under the cover of shadow – they were out in the open, marching in a parade, waving. One little ghost girl zoomed from side to side on a hoverboard, eerily staring silently at people. Heidi Meyer and her coworkers went as spotted lanternfly swatters, bravely defending the area from those crop-destroying pests. An hour into the parade, something scary really did happen – it began to rain. This put a damper on the spirits of those marching and watching.
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Continued From Page 1 valuable ecosystem services to both the Center and the surrounding communities. These benefits include nutrient filtration, storm surge protection, wave attenuation and blue carbon storage. “We have lost a lot of our salt marsh habitat and in 2019 we were awarded a federal clean water grant through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,” Eriksen said. The first phase of this project included the installation of wave attenuation devices (WADs) along the northernmost 150 meters of shoreline. These are geometric sculptures that disperse wave energy before it hits the shore. This phase also included the planting of native vegetation to encourage sediment deposition and provide habitat for critical shoreline species. “We contracted with Sovereign Consulting who installed the WADs. We could not have done this project without Doug Janiec who ran this huge shoreline restoration project. It was very impressive. He put his heart and soul and probably his job, on the line,” Eriksen said. Doug Janiec of Sovereign Consulting provided some further technical details on what has been done so far and how the plan would progress. The work began in 2016 and involved an evaluation and lots of permitting. “This year in the spring we came out and did the construction for the project and the plantings,” Janiec said. He noted that this type of approach in combatting erosion would not necessarily work for other aquatic environments but that it was the best solution for this site. Also present were NREF Board Vice President Dane Ward, Township of Ocean Deputy Mayor Ken Baulderstone and Ocean County Soil Conservation District Director Christine R. Raabe. Baulderstone remarked, “the good news is we are on the Barnegat Bay. The bad news is the bay is growing. There is nothing we can do about the sea level rise. This project will help with the erosion. That soil is going somewhere and I suspect it is going into the lagoon. “The township will of course learn from your experience and over time we can look at the benefits you have achieved and we can look at other areas of the town that maybe we can apply those techniques that you did here,” Baulderstone added. Ward said, “I think we all appreciate that we are in a tight spot. Doug did a great job in showing us what was done in phase 1 but that isn’t the end. There are many folks here that will be helping continue the natural resource education here at the Lighthouse
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The Southern Ocean Times, November 5, 2022, Page 13 Center. This is built on a long legacy of people doing academic research here at this site on the Barnegat Bay and we will be continuing to push that forward.” He added that more funding was being secured for other projects that would collect additional data and allow for the designing of further designs that would help the facility “serve as a national laboratory.” The location has an interesting history as well. “We oversee this beautiful state-owned property. The Lighthouse Center was originally a camp for the blind that dates back to 1927. We were officially recognized as the overseer of this property by the State of New Jersey in 2001,” Eriksen said. She added, “we are a 501C-3 nonprofit dedicated to environmental leadership education and communication. In the last 10 years our property has experienced significant shoreline erosion,” Eriksen said. For more information about the Foundation and its work e-mail nrefboard@gmail. com or call 609-698-8003. The Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education is located at 7th Street and Navajo Drive in Waretown.
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A Showcase Of Local Farms Preserved From Development
By Stephanie Faughnan PLUMSTED – A ride through parts west in Ocean County features a far different landscape than sandy beaches or dense pine forests. Instead, acres and acres of sprawling farmland offer a taste of what makes New Jersey the Garden State. Much of the picturesque scene comes with a promise as part of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Program. Twenty-five years ago, voters approved a 1.2 cent tax that provides funds for the acquisition of lands in Ocean County for conservation and farmland preservation. “People need to know that when we buy this land, it will always be preserved,” said Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines. “It can never be developed for any other purpose.” The concept of living off the land means different things to the 58 farms that are preserved under the program. For some, growing and selling food crops acts as the mainstay for their livelihood. Ornamental plant growers and legendary stables are also on the list of preserved farms in Ocean County. Plumsted’s dominance in the preservation program has earned it the distinction as Ocean County’s farm belt. Officials say the coastal divide makes a world of difference in the quality of the soil from sand or marshlands. Last week, county officials invited the media to join in a tour of some of Plumsted’s preserved farmlands. Mayor Robert
Bowen also came along for the visit. Hallock’s U-Pick Farm was the first to become part the Farmland Preservation Program as far back as 1991. Located at 38 Fischer Road in New Egypt, the farm consists of a total of 269 acres. Those who want a fresh vegetable picking experience will need to bring along their own knives. Fields are open daily although the owners suggest pickers call ahead if they’re looking for a particular crop. Just because a fruit or vegetable is available in the supermarket doesn’t mean it’s in season locally. A retail store on the premises offers a wide selection of already handpicked delights. The Hallock farm has been around for generations and is well invested in the preservation program. Doug Hallo ck serves as chairman of the Ocean County Agriculture Development Board. His daughter continues to run the farm – the only business she’s ever known. According to Mark A.C. Villinger, a Supervising Planner with the Ocean County Department of Planning, one of the largest farms purchased under the program was the Grant Farm, which originally consisted of 282 acres. “We purchased the Grant Farm in 2012 directly from the owner and the county became the owner of the farm,” Villinger shared. “We preserved it with the state.” Krowicki’s Farm Market, located at 862 Route 539 in New Egypt has 28.76 acres of the farmland. Dennis Krowicki provid-
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan A field of 60,000 mums at MidAtlantic Growers will be distributed to big box stores. ed a tour of nearby fields that began with rows of different melons, including crenshaws and honeydews. An apple orchard set apart from the regular crops promises honeycrisps as a favorite variety. “Anything you see growing here is done without any chemical fertilizers,” stressed Krowicki. “There’s no reason to use them.” Pointing to a big dark pile in the distant field, Krowicki said he uses a Zoo Doo he gets from Six Flags. The compost
blend likely consists of different animal manures collected from the animals in the amusement park’s safari exhibits. Krowicki’s fields contain a variety of fruits and vegetables that will be picked and offered for sale inside the farm’s market. However, there’s one other distinction to this particular farm. Away from the crops, horse lessons attract eager riders from afar. Krowicki said the farm also hosts riding shows. (Farms - See Page 21)
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Chronotherapy: Timing Of These 4 Medication Matters Greatly! By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Today’s article is about timing your medication properly. It’s called “chronotherapy.” This ensures that your drug (or supplement) therapy is optimally timed to your disease and symptoms, and in some cases to gene expression. Almost every adult in the United States takes medication, whether it’s over-the-counter or prescription, and the popularity of pharmaceuticals is absolutely staggering. But millions of people have taken their pills at the wrong time, which means they have a higher risk of problems, some of which are life-threatening. Today’s article will offer clarity. Let’s start with hypertension since poorly controlled blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. 1. Blood Pressure Medications. It is well known that some people with hypertension experience a morning blood pressure surge. For this reason, blood pressure pills are best taken at nighttime, before bed. It helps reduce a morning blood pressure surge. Whether you take ACE inhibitors, Calcium Channel Blockers or ARBs, this category of medication is best taken at bedtime. 2. Thyroid Medications. Medications and supplements for thyroid health are almost always taken in the daytime. All thyroid medications including Synthroid® and Armour and others should be taken upon arising, or within the hour. This best matches your circadian rhythm and allows you to effectively metabolize the food you eat all day. The two popular supplements have chronological effects too: Iodine should be taken in the morning, and/or if you take
ashwagandha herb, it is best taken at night. 3. Asthma Medications. People often report experiencing night-time symptoms that worsen. These may include shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, and anxiety. Lung function shows a circadian pattern with most discomfort occurring in the early morning. For this reason, you see most medications for asthma given at bedtime, so that the body can process the medication and get it to the tissues that need it at the right time. Albuterol can be taken as needed, any time of day. Theophylline is a medication used in asthma that is fairly stimulating so if you are taking a long-acting version of that drug, take it in the morning. 4. Cholesterol Medications. We synthesize cholesterol while sleeping. It is churning out almost 40% of your total daily cholesterol production! So you can already guess that taking a statin with a short half-life with dinner is probably ideal. Those would include simvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, and fluvastatin. The same chronological timing applies to dietary supplements used for high cholesterol. Long-acting statins like atorvastatin may be taken any time of day. I have a much longer article about this topic posted on my website, suzycohen.com and it includes how to time antidepressants, medications for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, as well as acid reflux. Chronotherapy is a valuable strategy that maximizes the benefits of medication while reducing side effects. Taking a drug at the wrong time will only cause more problems than it fixes, so please consider timing, and discuss the ideal regimen with your local pharmacist.
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Continued From Page 14 Emery’s Farm, located at 346 Long Swamp Road in New Egypt became part of the farm preservation program in 2001. The 60-acre property includes 20 acres of blueberries alone. Visitors can pick blueberries or sunflowers depending on the time of year. The aroma of fresh baked goods hit the senses before the door to Emery’s Farm Country Bakery opens. “The bakery is the largest in Ocean County,” said Bowen. “People come from everywhere to buy baked goods here.” John Marchese, the owner of Emery’s Farm said he’s been in the farming industry for 22 years. The lack of rainfall has been one of this year’s challenges, as well as a low volume of blueberries in the industry. And, like everything else, increased costs and supply chain issues
The Southern Ocean Times, November 5, 2022, Page 21 have added expenses. At one time, Emery’s Farm featured a ten-acre corn maze. However, with inflation, Marchese decided the $5 admission fee could be a stretch for some families. He’s decided to shorten the corn maze and do something else. “The open ground is now germination for a five-acre sunf lower patch,” Marchese said. “We’re switching it up because the millennials with their phones will want to take pictures for five bucks each.” Marchese pointed to another area of the farm where four varieties of pumpkins are planted. He said the drought also poses a dilemma for the pumpkins, which could potentially become a tough crop without water. “We do plan to sell the farm in the next couple of years,” shared Marchese. “We already have three or four serious people
“All of a sudden they start to root,” Harrison explained. “We then plant them.” Hot houses with temperatures of approximately 120 degrees currently hold colorful zinnias, ready to be shipped for stores to sell. Like Marchese, Harrison noted increased costs have impacted his business. He admits that some of it just doesn’t make sense to him, using rising prices for plastic products as an example. When Harrison first opened the farm, he had ten little greenhouses and his electric bill was over $1,000 a month. Now, MidAtlantic has 75 greenhouses, and the bill is down to $600. “It’s all because of rollups I use, and the solar,” said Harrison. Four different farms – four different approaches to using their land. Four different properties forever preserved as farmland.
who want to purchase it.” While most appreciate the concept of supporting local businesses, many don’t realize that could still be the case when they’re shopping for flowers in big box stores. MidAtlantic Growers, located at 6 Meadowbrook Lane in New Egypt, joined the preservation program in 2002. The 32.8-acre farm sells ornamental plants on a wholesale basis, generally in a 25mile radius. Owner Ron Harrison said he’s been in the farming business for many years. He takes a great deal of pride in his operation, as well as the people who work for him. Before pointing out a field containing 60,000 mums, Harrison showed a small cutting to demonstrate how they begin. Mist plays an important role as far as watering the plants.
Library Hosts ‘Write-Ins’ During National Novel Writing Month
TOMS RIVER – Have a story that needs telling? Ever hear, “You should write a book?” Well, now’s your chance. November is National Novel Writing Month. The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch will host two “write-ins” for aspiring authors. • 2 p.m. November 5 • 2 p.m. November 16
Join other scribes, age 18 and up, and cheer each other on during the informal writing sessions. Aspiring and professional writers of all genres and levels are welcome. Participants can take advantage of provided prompts, or can forge their own paths. Writers are encouraged to bring works in progress. All participants should bring pa-
per and pen or a laptop. Test your linguistic mettle in a 10- to 15-minute “word sprint.” NaNoWriMo is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that supports writing fluency with tools, structure, encouragement, and community. Since its inception in 1999, the challenge of National Novel Writing Month is to pen 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days.
Writers who register at nanowrimo.org can take part in discussions, track progress, and become eligible for special prizes by reaching the 50,000-word goal. Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free program. For more information, visit the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call 732-349-6200.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Jackson - House For Sale By Owner. Private Road Sits On 1.5 Acres. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, unfinished full basement, 1 car attached garage, baseboard heat. For sale as is $489,000. 732-691-9845. (1) 3 BD, 1 BA, 1,200 SQ FT House For Sale - Brick, Great garage, only 1 close neighbor, driveway & parking lot. $520,000. 732-4759107. Only Mortgage in place. Serious inquiries only. (48)
Estate Sale Estate Sale - Bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, office corner, computer desk & cabinets, assorted hanging pictures, plants and trees, large buffet and mirror-marble top, garage refrigerator and wine cooler. Sale days Nov, 5th & 6th. Preview Nov 4th - By appointment only. 732-995-0509, Dom Fusco. (46)
Misc. Notice of Cessation of Services by Maureen Kubisz DVM, dba Total Pet Hospital LLC, on October 14, 2022. Medical records will be stored online by Idexx Laboratories, Inc, One Idexx Drive, Westbrook, Maine 04092. Send records requests by email to totalpethospital@ gmail.com, or by mail to PO Box 8881, Hamilton, NJ 08650. (47) Gift Auction and Pancake Breakfast - Holiday City at Silverton. 1846 Yorktowne Boulevard, Toms River. Saturday, November 19 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast is $5. Auction tickets will be sold separately and will be called at 11 a.m. (47)
Items For Sale ATTN Hunter's - Carry your deer easy on this carry on hitch. Packer steel grate. New. Used only once. Asking $55. 732-276-8389. (46)
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) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l 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 Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly newspapers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Our skilled team of account executives can work with any budget. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and 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) ISO Experienced Body Shop Welder To 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 Center currently 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)
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Certified Home Health Aides Needed 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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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Local Families To Exhibit “A World Of Kindness”
TOMS RIVER – Kindness can take many forms, and its effects can last a lifetime. “A World of K i nd ne ss,” paintings by Ocean County families to show what warmth and goodwill mean to them, will be on display throughout the month of November at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch. The Ocean County Family Support Organization is the originator of the exhibit in the Second-Floor Gallery. Families have translated the experience of acts of generosity into images on canvas. Their art from the heart constitutes the theme of the exhibit. “In a world of uncertainty and challenge, a single act of kindness can bring reassurance and peace to one’s heart,” OCFSO said in a pre–Photo courtesy Ocean County Family Support pared statement. Organization The Ocean County Family Support Organization is part of a state- opposition to racism, marginalization wide network of non-profit groups that and stigmatization, can be viewed on provide peer-to-peer support, education the OCFSO website. and advocacy to parents and caregivThe exhibit is free and open to the ers of children with developmental or public in the Toms River Branch, 101 behavioral disabilities, substance use, Washington Street. No registration is and involvement in child welfare and required. For more information, visit juvenile justice systems. the Branch or call 732-349-6200. The network’s commitment to diverKeep up with Library programs and sity, inclusion and justice, and its firm events at theoceancountylibrary.org.
Ocean County Veterans Day Parade
TOMS RIVER – The 2022 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be held on Veterans Day, November 11 in downtown Toms River. The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars. After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument. Mayor Maurice B. Hill stated, “On Veterans Day we honor all those men and women who chose to dedicate their lives to a cause
greater than themselves- the defense of our great nation and our precious freedoms. While military service is often temporary, one is a veteran FOREVER! The sacrifice of service to the country often shaped the future of those who serve. Courage, Honor and Commitment are not merely ‘buzz words’ but a code that is forever part of a veteran’s DNA. To all who have served, we honor and salute you for personal sacrifices for the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy in this great country we all call AMERICA.” Plan to join in demonstrating our support and never-ending appreciation of our military veterans, active military and their families. There is no rain date. If foul weather is forecast the student participation will be canceled at 5 p.m. the day prior to the parade. If the parade is canceled, a ceremony will take place in Town Hall in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room at 10 a.m.
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This mother swan finds a way to protect her muted baby from surrounding prey by mounting it on her back. Baby swans are typically dusky grey all over with a soft, fluffy coat and grey-black bill. They do not turn white until year 2. This swan was born white and had a challenge in survival. (Photo by Nicholas Giglio) Want to see your pic in this space? Email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com
Dottie’s House Annual Holiday Cocktail Party
BRICK – Join us for the Annual Holiday Cocktail Party at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar on December 1. Included in your ticket: Buffet Dinner, Beer + Wine, Wine Pull, Silent Auction, 50/50 Super Raffle. Enter for a chance at winning one of three prizes: 1st Ticket: $5,000 2nd Ticket: $3,000 3rd Ticket: $2,000 Limited to 200 tickets. Top prizes as stated above are based on 200 tickets sold. No substitution of the offered prize may be made.
50/50 Super Raffle Drawing will take place at this event, but winners need not be present. Join with friends, family, or co-workers for a chance at winning big, just in time for the holidays! Get your group together and purchase your tickets today! Holiday Cocktail Party Tickets: $40 per person; 50/50 Super Raffle Tickets: $100 each Proceeds directly support our mission at Dottie’s House; to provide safe housing for women and their children through a program that empowers them to become self-sufficient and free from violence.
GriefShare Surviving The Holidays Seminar
MANAHAWKIN – A GriefShare Surviving the Holidays seminar, will be held on November 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Main Street Alliance Church, 1000 N. Main Street, Manahawkin. This seminar offers practical, actionable strategies for making it through the holiday season. At this meeting, you’ll view a video featuring advice from people in grief who’ve
faced the holidays after their loss and you’ll receive a Holiday Survival Guide with practical strategies, encouraging words, helpful exercises, Q/As, and journaling ideas for daily survival through the holiday season To register or find out more about GriefShare Surviving the Holidays, contact Diane Knipper at 973-495-9312 or dianeknipper@ gmail.com.
Seaport Stitchers Quilt Guild Holiday Quilt Show & Sale
TUCKERTON – The Seaport Stitchers Quilt will be hosting their Holiday Quilt Show & Sale on December 3 and 4 from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Shanty, Tuckerton Seaport. All proceeds go towards funding our charity donation quilts and education projects. Come do your holiday shopping and support their annual charity projects. Past
recipients include local disable American Veterans, expectant military moms at Ft. Dix, cancer patients at Gilda’s Club, Gift of Life transplant house, Ocean County WWI flags project, Quilts for Comfort (So NJ), local VA homes, Stockings for Soldiers, Quilts of Valor. For more information, call Jill at 609-994-7144.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Jon Bon Jovi Thanks First Responders At Annual Event Celebrating Community
–Photo courtesy Fulfill Pictured, from left: Dorothea Bongiovi, Founder & Program Director, JBJ Soul Kitchen; Lauren Holman, Chair, Fulfill Board of Directors; Jon Bon Jovi, Board Chairman, JBJ Soul Foundation; and Triada Stampas, President and CEO, Fulfill. TOMS RIVER – The 7th Annual JBJ Soul Kitchen Chili Cook-Off highlighted eleven local first responder units including Fire, Police and EMT, and their chili, but the event was so much more – a celebration of community. The attendees donated more than 580 pounds of food for Fulfill’s People’s Pantry, totaling 386 meals, and Jon Bon Jovi was on hand to taste each entry and thank the fi rst responders for their service. The event was held at The B.E.A.T. (Bring Everyone All Together) Center in Toms River, which has been celebrating re-inviting the community back into the Center, after being forced to close to the public during the pandemic. The B.E.A.T. Center represents a joint venture between JBJ Soul Kitchen, Fulfill and Fulfill’s People’s Pantry. Fulfill conducts a culinary training program and has a satellite warehouse at the Center. In addition, members of Fulfill’s Resource Connection
Team and other community organizations are housed within the Resource Center to help connect people to food and needed services and programs throughout Ocean County designed to help end the cyclical causes of hunger. “There are more than 59,000 food insecure residents in Ocean County, including 18,000 children,” said Triada Stampas, president and CEO of Fulfill. “We are proud to partner with the JBJ Soul Foundation at The B.E.A.T. Center to bring needed resources to the residents of Ocean County, including our People’s Pantry, JBJ Soul Kitchen and much more. We look forward to continuing to build these partnerships for Ocean County’s neighbors.” Fulfill’s People’s Pantry, also housed at The B.E.A.T. Center is currently serving over 105 families a day, five days a week. The B.E.AT. Center is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone needing assistance may do so by calling 732-731-1400.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 5 - nov 11 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The phrase, “to know you, is to love you,” may fit you to a tee in the coming week. Form attachments with trustworthy, reliable companions rather than pursuing a hot new prospect who seems too good to be true. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be creative even if you paint by numbers. Pursue activities that allow you to express yourself and use to your advantage in the week ahead. A glimmer of romance might point the way to more intimacy. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If someone opposes your decisions, remember that a gentle word may be the place to start. If you’ve been thinking someone wants a relationship with no strings attached, you may find that ties have become desirable. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may enjoy the “sounds of silence” as the week unfolds. It might be what is left unsaid between you and a loved one, that is most significant. You and a partner could be in agreement about your joint ambitions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a week when you can share dreams and explore possibilities with a special someone. You might meet someone who talks the talk but that’s about all there is. Something you learn can become an asset. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Rather than mindlessly performing routines in the upcoming week, try viewing every task as an opportunity that could have surprises tucked inside. Contemplate your romantic dreams and their possibilities.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A messenger of love may send you a note in the coming week. The more thoughtful and romantic you are, the more likely you will enjoy the message. You may be considering whether to put your heart on the line. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You would be wealthy if understanding and imagination were money. Use vivid imagery to plant the seeds of romance in someone’s heart. This might be a good week to hire a new assistant or start a new job. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): All’s fair in love and war, but your wallet is a different matter. You could be overly generous in the week ahead but are willing to work hard to achieve more. A kindly act might be repaid when least expected. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Rise above righteous indignation and other forms of judgment. You may entertain ideas of great value as the week unfolds, so keep a list handy and jot them down. Use your insights and empathy to understand others. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may be easier than usual to collaborate with others. You might be conscientious about honoring the rules but a pushover when loved ones request special exceptions. Discuss key plans with a loved one. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be blessed with a new acquaintance who understands your romantic dreams. A convenient change to your income or an unexpected financial improvement might be yours in the weeks to come.
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