2022-11-12 - The Manchester Times

high school honors veterans during recognition program

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER –Township High School students and staff once again welcomed local veterans and the community to the school for a special ceremony in honor of those who served.

Local veterans were invited to the 18th Annual Veterans Recognition Program a week prior to Veterans Day. The ceremony began with a presentation of colors by the MTHS New Jersey ROTC Cadets. The crowd was then graced with the sounds of the MTHS Concert Choir, led by Director Dwight Weaver.

Guest speaker, retired United States Navy member Glenn Kildare spoke about his experience as a serviceman in many capacities such as a distinguished Blue Angel.

Local bagpiper Tom McGovern of Ocean County’s Shamrock & Thistle Pipes & Drums joined students Ben Said and Andrew Perez of Bagpipe and Drums for “Amazing Grace.” Trumpet soloist Jurissa DeOcampo performed Taps.

Each branch of service was recognized. Members proudly stood while the Armed Service Medley was played by the MTHS Concert Band led by Sarah Culp.

The High School then took the celebration on the road visiting each of the district’s schools and then culminating their two-day celebration at the Regional Day School for a ceremony and lunch with students, staff, community members

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reat Made To Synagogues

Follows Trend Of Rising Hate Crimes

By Chris Lundy

NEW JERSEY – A threat to synagogues in New Jersey reported by the FBI underscored what Jewish people in the state already knew: bias crimes against them are increasing.

Authorities were silent as to the exact nature of the threat, only that it was “credible information” and that people

should take heed of the warning.

“The FBI has received credible information of a broad threat to synagogues in NJ. We ask at this time that you take all security precautions to protect your community and facility. We will share more information as soon as we can. Stay alert. In case of emergency call police,” FBI Newark stated. “The

FBI takes all threats seriously and we are working with our law enforcement partners actively investigating this threat. We are also engaged with our faith-based partners in the affected community. We are taking a proactive measure with this warning while investigative processes are carried out.”

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No Entry Sign At Lakehurst Dunkin' A Point Of Mystery

By Bob Vosseller

LAKEHURST –People are likely guilty of breaking this law every day in Lakehurst and they probably don’t even know it.

You can’t make a turn into the borough’s Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot on Hibernia Way, despite the fact

that people can be seen doing it.

While some local social media posts claim this is an everyday occurrence, others disagree.

Borough Mayor Harry Robbins told The Manchester Times the borough’s planning board approved the sign as

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100-Year-Old Navy Veteran Recalls His Service In WWII

TOMS RIVER – Roman Charkowski recently enjoyed his 100th birthday whichthanks to family members and the staff at his residence at Rose Garden Nursing & Rehab Center - it made for quite a celebration.

The World War II Navy veteran has lived at the facility at 1579 Old Freehold for several years now. Rose Garden Activities Director Kevin Bassinder was one of the main organizers of the celebration which featured a

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Cars going the wrong way to enter the Dunkin’ Donuts is common, although it’s not reported to the police.

By Bob Vosseller

–Photos courtesy Manchester Schools

A serviceman holds his child during the Manchester High School Veterans Recognition Program. (Below) A United States Marine veteran stands during patriotic music being played.

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visit by Lieutenant Commander James McCarty of Naval Weapons Station Earle who greeted Charkowski and read him a letter.

Following some food, cake and family time, Township Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill came in dressed in Navy whites to present a proclamation to him.

“We would like to thank everyone who helped put this special day together for Roman’s 100th birthday,” Bassinder said. “At this time, I’d like to ask for everyone to please gather your coats and let’s take a walk to our next adventure.”

That adventure consisted of a parade of motorcycles honoring Charkowski that was

led by McCarty. This also included local fi re trucks and police honoring the veteran.

Everyone in the facility knows Charkowski and he seems to make it a point to know all of them as well. He’s known for his soulful hello and jokes.

The Navy veteran told The Toms River Times “I told Kevin I’ll book that room for next year when I’m 101. I don’t know what motorcycle group was there but I told everybody they promised me a Harley Davidson will be delivered to me tomorrow but darn it, it never came,” he said with a laugh.

Charkowski said he had a lot of stories connected to his days as a sailor in WWII. “I got assigned to a brand-new ship out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a destroyer. It

weighted 2,100 tons. We had shakedown around Bermuda, Panama Canal and we laid over one night and they let us go into town. All red light districts.

“That was around Thanksgiving I think but it was 118 degrees. They called each ship each to go through the canal but instead of meeting up with our fleet in Hawaii the captain made one stop in San Francisco. We anchored there and let us go into San Francisco that night. I followed the guys and we ended up in a bar. I was up at the bar and the bartender said what will you have and I said, the same as the others, a beer. He said, I can’t do that sir, you’re not 21. I was only 20 years old so I did without the beer,” he said.

Charkowski added, “we anchored off of Honolulu before we met up with the Fleet also and the captain let us go into town and shipmate said to me, Roman I’m going into Honolulu to get a tattoo. I told him I was not interested in that at all but I wanted to keep him company. We went to the tattoo parlor and while the guy was doing his tattoo, I was looking at the wall at the designs and I ended up with two tattoos.

“The tattoos are very interesting in that you can see the ink after 80 something years,” he said while rolling up his sleeves. “You see how well the ink held out. This was a father and son tattoo parlor. I have the other one on my right shoulder.”

He added, “I said to the dad ‘what do I owe you?’ and he said ‘Give me $5. Today it would be something like $700-$800 and I show them to other guys with tattoos to show them the difference between the ink and the price. The son did the second one and I said ‘What do I owe you?’ and he said $5.50.”

Regarding the military engagements he was involved in, Charkowski said, “my first engagement was on the Japanese Island of Kwajalein. Two interesting things I remember vividly, is when we went by Guam we saw what we thought were civilians taking a run diving off the cliff committing suicide. We figured they thought that rather be captured in Japanese hands they’d be better off. But others told me it might have been the Japanese themselves who wanted to get away from it all too but we really didn’t know.

“I was in the service from 1942 to 1945. I became an election mate onboard ship. I was never sea sick and I would tease those who were sea sick They’d be over at the railing and I’d be eating a pork chop,” the veteran joked.

As to his secret of longevity, Charkowski shared it saying, “very easy for me to say but very difficult for you to do and more difficult for a woman to do, and that is simply, just don’t worry about a blessed thing. It is tough to do.”

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The location was not specified. The “affected community” could mean the Jewish community as opposed to a town or neighborhood.

Every year, the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Center on Extremism tracks incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the United States. The number of incidents reported in 2021 was 2,717 - a 34% increase from 2020 and the highest number since they started to record them in 1979.

It’s important to note that some incidents don’t get reported, especially in the case of bias incidents against schoolaged children.

Of the total, 1,776 were harassment, 853 were vandalism, and 88 were assault.

Regarding the assaults, there were 131 victims, and none of the attacks were fatal. Additionally, 77 of the attacks were without the use of a deadly weapon.

“Incidents in K-12 schools, colleges and universities increased in 2021 but were flat compared to the five-year average,” ADL reported. “In 2021, ADL logged 331 incidents at non-Jewish K-12 schools (up 106% from 161 in 2020), and 155 incidents at colleges and universities (up 21% from 128 in 2020).

“In 2021, there were 525 logged incidents at Jewish institutions such as synagogues, Jewish community centers, and Jewish schools, an increase of 61% from 327 in 2020. 413 were incidents of

harassment, 101 were incidents of vandalism and 11 were incidents of assault,” they said.

The top three states for incidents were New York (416), New Jersey (370), and California (367).

They were able to attribute 484 of the incidents to hate groups.

The Ocean and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Offices also let residents know they were taking the threat seriously.

“We at MCPO have contacted our local police chiefs to increase patrols at our synagogues, and are asking the general public, including our Jewish communities across Monmouth County: if you see something, say something by contacting local authorities,” the Monmouth Prosecutor’s Office said.

Ultimately, the threat was found but the police presence remained.

“The FBI has indicated that the source of the threat to synagogues in New Jersey has been identified and mitigated,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a later statement. “In an abundance of caution, we will maintain an increased law enforcement presence around temples and synagogues. We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners at the federal, State and local level to protect our houses of worship in Ocean County. We will take all necessary security precautions to ensure the safety of our residents in Ocean County. Even though the threat has been mitigated, please stay vigilant and remember, if you see something, say

something!”

Lakewood Police also issued a statement noting that it was working with the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department to increase patrols of marked and unmarked vehicles.

“In addition, we have also deployed specially trained rapid response officers. Although there isn’t any specific information pertaining to Lakewood, we are in communication with our local, county and federal counterparts in order to ensure the greatest protection to those we serve.” Suspicious activity should be reported to your local police department, or you can call 911 or the Counterterrorism Watch Desk at 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ (1866-472-3365) or email tips@njohsp.gov.

Funding For Security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded 131 New Jersey faithbased and nonprofit organizations a total of $18.9 million from the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). Through the NSGP, faith institutions will receive support to prevent, protect against, and recover from terrorist attacks, including by installing physical security improvements, implementing emergency readiness programs, and improving community safety.

“We cannot ignore the disturbing rise in bias incidents and hate crimes, nor can we tolerate threats to any religious or cultural community,” said Senator Cory Booker when the grants were announced on October 13. “These security grants will help protect communities across New Jersey

against dangerous hate-fi lled attacks and support our state’s vital infrastructure.”

“Because of our state’s proximity to large metro areas, airports, seaports and transit hubs, New Jersey must remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any type of attack,” said Senator Bob Menendez. “This critical funding will provide our fi rst responders and nonprofit organizations added resources to safeguard our communities and protect New Jersey residents.”

“No person should fear violence because of who they are or who they worship,” said Representative Tom Malinowski. “This crucial funding will bring peace of mind for thousands of residents in my district and help preserve the religious freedoms we hold dear.”

Take Action

The ADL crafted an action plan for governmental figures as part of their audit of incidents, located here: adl.org/ audit2021

1. Speak out against antisemitism and all forms of hate.

2. Fund protections for communal institutions.

3. Promote education on hate crimes for law enforcement officials.

4. Improve hate crime data collection.

5. Promote anti-bias, bullying prevention, civics education and Holocaust and genocide education programs in elementary and secondary schools.

6. Protect democracy.

7. Fight extremism.

8. Address online antisemitism.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

F EATURED L ETTER

Privately Educated Kids Need To Learn Diversity

Private schools need cultural diversity added to their curriculum to learn about others outside of their own ethnic group. Most private schools in our area are white students. They are primarily one ethnic group and learning cultural diversity will equip them for the business world and life!

A local church had a large homeschool network and most of the students were white and did not interact with many Black, Jewish, or Latino kids on a regular basis. They may not experience the awesome taste of an empanada, eating a falafel, hear the story of a civil rights fighter who changed the nation and basically engage in the natural education that comes from being around others.

I just reached out to a Christian-based homeschool group to be a part of a youth advisory council, so they can have a voice at the table in the community in which they live. Because they want their youth to be separate, and not influenced by other youth in these formative years, they have not joined in.

They have the Christian faith somewhat skewed, because those students should be walking in love and be a blessing to their fellow classmates and kids in the community.

The Orthodox community needs this a great deal as well. The separation of their youth and community to pursue their relationship with G-d is a wonderful journey for any ethnic group, however, it causes many to not appreciate the beautiful aspects of diversity and their neighbor’s culture.

Mexican and Black people have issues, and yet they both have felt the pain of prejudice and discrimination. “No Jews, Blacks and Mexicans” were the signs during Jim Crow. When you see another ethnic group experiencing what your people went through, there should be a degree of compassion and support.

Some in Black leadership used to say, they want us to learn about the Holocaust yet do not want to talk about slavery.

I remember when the Jewish community started to change Holocaust studies and museums to Genocide studies. It is showing other ethnic groups we empathize with the strategies their people endured, and when you care about them, it helps to make them care about you. People think if it is not affecting my people, we don’t care, and that is not cool. It is not reflective of the beautiful value to “do unto others as you would have done for you.” Let us celebrate the diversity of each other and make the places we call home for now, find moments of kindness, respect, and peace! Cultural Diversity is celebrating and learning the interesting and fun things about ethnic groups, and some of their challenges and even their dreams. If many in the private schools are pursuing a relationship with G-d, who is Love, they should realize that this beautiful cultural mosaic of mankind is what G-d designed!

Colin Lewis Love Your Neighbor of Ocean County

For the past 45 years I have been writing letters to the editor on a variety of topics, and hopefully all were not just a glaring waste of trees. I remember, however, what my old creative writing professor told me upon leaving his class for the last time: “No matter how wonderful you may think your writing is, remember that the next day it’s going to be used to wrap the garbage.”

I think what’s overlooked sometimes in writing letters to the editor, is the opportunity our area newspapers give us to express our thoughts and opinions, even though we may lack the literary sophistication and elegance of a Hemingway or a Faulkner.

The Asbury Park Press, The Jackson Times, The TriTown News and in earlier times, the Lakewood Daily Times, and Ocean County Observer, all have over the years provided its readers with a chance to be heard. When it comes to freedom of thought and freedom to write what you think, it is well we remember the words of the late journalist H.L. Mencken: “I know of no human right that is more valuable as the simple right to utter what seems (at the moment) to be the truth. Take away this right, and none other is worth a hoot, nor indeed,

Letters To The Editor

The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County (9/24/22) mischaracterizes the recent Dobbs decision of the US Supreme Court. Since misinformation is so rampant, the co-presidents of the LWVMonmouth should be more precise. Words are important. “The constitutional right to abortion” is a phrase so often repeated, that it is accepted as a fact. The Supreme Court found that a right to abortion is not found in the Constitution. It did not “overturn” this imputed right. Any study of the Constitution’s authors would make clear that they and their compatriots universally abhorred abortion. So no stretch of logic can seat a right to abortion in the Constitution. Even the feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg recognized the frailty of Roe v. Wade. States will enact laws that allow and/or potentially limit abortion. That is as it should be in a republic. There are many voters who wish to protect and nurture unborn girls and boys.

Peter Eschmann Barnegat

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This letter is in response to “Preserve Columbus Day Holiday,” in the October 8 edition.

People keep wanting to preserve Columbus Day, but they don’t want to learn about what Columbus actually did.

First of all, Christopher Columbus never set foot on United States soil. He landed in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean islands. But never in the states. He didn’t “discover America.” He was nowhere near America.

If we’re going to give him a holiday, it should be to learn what not to do. His story should be seen as a cautionary tale.

This was a man who enslaved natives, murdered and raped them. When slaves revolted, he had them killed, dismembered and paraded their body parts through their villages.

This is not someone who deserves their own day. There shouldn’t be a parade. There shouldn’t be anything but disgust for this man who committed atrocities.

How can you say you care about history when you don’t even know the history?

are subject to only out-ofpocket co-pays. Medicare was never designed to pay 100% of eligible charges. If your coverage does handle your drug costs that way then you bought the wrong coverage but your coverage may be changed on your Supplemental Coverage at any time. So check with your advisor to find coverage that does the job you need done.

Further, price controls severely limit the drug companies (to fund) their research projects on both improvements in existing products and coming out with new ones to treat additional conditions.

I do not know what took place in Congress but since the Democrats control both the House and Senate, perhaps some Democrats didn’t vote for the bill either if the Bill did not pass. For any House or Senate member voted against the Bill, find out what their issues were.

Editor’s note: The measure failed 57-43. The bill had the majority vote, but the GOP used a parliamentary procedure to require 60 votes to win instead of 51.

J. Lindsay Fuller, CLU, RIA Beach Haven

I Voted Because My Ancestors Couldn’t

This year, I voted early to honor my Black and women ancestors, who weren’t allowed that freedom.

Your characterization of those bad Republicans refused to vote for the proposed limitation on patient cost for insulin.

I have been in the Employee Benefit business for over 55 years and we dealt heavily with Group and Individual Health Insurance.

If a Medicare enrollee purchases Supplemental Coverage, those normally

The fact that women only had the right to vote for 100 years shows how little our Founding Fathers thought of us. It wasn’t until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that codified it and kept states from enforcing voting laws that discriminated. In theory, at least. There’s still Jim Crow-style laws on the books and more being written every day.

This is the history they don’t want you to learn.

Jason Banes Toms River

Make Your Voice Heard –Write A Letter

Dobbs Decision Mischaracterized

Response To “Why Did GOP Vote Against Lowering Insulin?”

It’s Time To Stop Celebrating Columbus

can any other exist.”

Borden Applegate Jackson

Legislation To Expand Access To STEM Education

The Desk Of The

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2563) amending the New Jersey Department of Education grant program for STEM teachers established by the Governor in 2019. Signed amid a nationwide teacher shortage, the law will incentivize public school STEM teachers to participate in the program and ensure that nonpublic school students have access to STEM education.

The legislation expands the number of educators who are eligible to provide STEM instruction at nonpublic schools in addition to their public school duties. The law also broadens the hours at which public school teachers can teach at nonpublic schools, in addition to increasing teacher compensation for participating in the program.

“As we continue to support our students through the most formidable challenges of the 21st century, it is imperative that we continue to ensure that all students have access to a world-class STEM education,” said Governor Murphy. “Since the beginning of my Administration, I have remained unwavering in my commitment not just to New Jersey children, but to the teachers responsible for our students’ instruction, safety, and wellbeing. The expansion of the program I signed

into law three years ago will provide current and prospective public school educators with greater flexibility and compensation to provide STEM education to nonpublic school students.”

Primary sponsors for the legislation include Senators Vin Gopal and Shirley K. Turner and Assemblymembers Gary S. Schaer and Sterley S. Stanley.

“Given the difficult big picture environmental, technological and biological questions facing our world, the need for high-quality and diversifi ed STEM classes, curriculum and instruction for our young people is more vital than ever,” said Senator Gopal, Chair of the Senate Education Committee. “By moving to further enhance the STEM educator grant program, we can attract more committed, well-qualified teachers to join the ranks, and feed the minds of hungry students who wish to pursue meaningful and worthwhile careers across the STEM spectrum.”

“The improved STEM Educator Grant Program is a crucial step in ensuring educational equity for every student in New Jersey, regardless of what school they attend,” said Assemblyman Schaer. “Generous State funded grants will create needed opportunities for our highly qualified public school teachers in nonpublic schools that cannot provide advanced STEM programming. This legislation represents an essential component of New Jersey’s historic investments in emerging technologies

and groundbreaking innovations.”

“Educators throughout New Jersey share a common goal of wanting to provide students with greater learning opportunities in school and greater chances for success after graduation,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “This legislation helps us move toward that goal by building upon incentives designed to introduce

high-quality STEM coursework to more New Jersey students.”

“This innovative program has expanded access to a STEM education for many communities and these changes will further enhance the ability of teachers to participate and for schools to utilize the educational opportunity it provides their students,” said Katie Katz, Executive Director of Teach NJ.

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Manchester Division Of Emergency Services Employee Spotlight

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Emergency Services has decided to provide our diligent staff with the opportunity to introduce themselves to whom they serve! We will display a spotlight for our employees every month so you can learn about who we are. This month we’ll highlight EMT Mary Beth Murray.

She joined the Manchester Township Emergency Services as an EMT as part of the inaugural group on March 1, 2020.

Prior to joining Manchester, Mary Beth was an EMS Supervisor for Western Monmouth EMS in Englishtown/Manalapan when they started their paid service in 2015. She started in EMS in 2010 when she started volunteering for Jackson Township EMS where she currently works part-time.

One of her co-workers describe EMT Murray as “a dedicated employee that goes above and beyond for her patients. She is also the employee that will help another employee out to the best of her ability. She is a very knowledge person and is someone that can handle the everyday stressors that we face.”

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her grandma, family, friends, off-roading, riding motorcycles and wine tastings. She resides in Ocean County with her husband, Chris and their bulldog, Jane.

Pinelands Symphonic Band Concert

WHITING – The Pinelands Symphonic Band will play a concert of Christmas and holiday music and other favorite melodies on November 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Call the St. Stephen’s Episcopal

Church Office at 732-350-2121, and come buy your tickets Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Monies will support St. Stephen’s Ministry.

Annual Blessings Bazaar

LAKEHURST – Blessings Bazaar! The Lakehurst United Methodist Church, 201 Elm Street, Lakehurst will be holdings its annual blessings bazaar on November 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Items for sale include a large variety of holiday decorations, homemade gifts, candles, gift wrap and cards, baked goods, and many other unusual treasures. All items are very reasonably priced.

Photo courtesy Manchester Division Of Emergency Services

Crestwood Village II Travel Club

WHITING – Crestwood Village II Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips:

Tropicana Casino and Show: March 30, travel to Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City to see the show “My Mother is Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy” starring comedienne Steve Solomon. It is a hilarious show about what happens when two cultures come together. This has been a sellout show at past venues.

Tickets are $104 includes bus transportation, drive gratuity, show and $25 casino bonus.

Bus will board Harmony Hall at 12:30 p.m. and leaves at 12:45 p.m. Arrives Atlantic City at 2 p.m. Return bus boards at 7:45 p.m. and leaves at 8 p.m. Arrives Whiting at 9:15 p.m. No refunds unless

event is cancelled.

Divas Gone Wild at Philadelphia’s Gay Bingo: April 15, travel to Philadelphia for a fun fi lled evening at Gay Bingo with a bunch of wild drag queens with wacky humor, outrageous costumes and a hilarious intermission show. Play nine games plus three special games which includes the cover all with the winner getting $1,000. Gay Bingo has been playing in Philadelphia for over 20 years with sellout crowds.

Tickets are $70 includes admission, reserved seating, bingo for nine games, bus transportation and driver tip. Tickets will go on sale every Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Harmony Hall Activity Room beginning December 2. No refunds unless event is cancelled.

For more information, contact Linda at 732-716-1928 or Fran at 732-581-2290.

Second Annual No Shave November –Manchester Police

MANCHESTER – The Second Annual No Shave November for the Manchester Township Police Department has begun!

This November, many of the officers will trade their razors for some beard balm for the remainder of the month. The best thing about No Shave November is that the officers who will be growing out their facial hair have agreed to donate to a great cause!

The officers will be growing a beard to benefit Firefighter/EMT Dan Mechkowski of the Manchester Township Emergency Services Division.

In February of 2022, Dan was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a rare form of bone and blood cancer. Dan has received numerous rounds of chemotherapy and multiple blood transfusions.

All proceeds will be going to Dan and his family, just in time for Christmas.

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

Christ Lutheran Church

The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759

Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343

E-mail: christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net Website: christlutheranwhiting.com

LAKEHURST

Come to The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society meeting on November 16 at 7 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center to fi nd out. The speaker for the evening will explain it all.

MACHESTER

Support the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity 22nd Home Build in Manchester by participating in their Holiday Raffle! Tickets are $50 and

Double Trouble was a very early settlement with an interesting history. All are welcome, members are urged to attend. Refreshments and a business meeting will follow. the drawing will be on December 9 at 5 p.m. Contact volunteercoordinator@nohfh. com or call 732-818-9500 ext. 101 for ticket information.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, in accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Law”, P.L. 1975, c. 231, hereby establishes the following schedule of meetings to be held during 2022-2023. All meetings shall commence at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Regular November 21, 2022 Monday

Regular December 15, 2022 Thursday

Regular January 19, 2023 Thursday

Regular February 16, 2023 Thursday

Regular March 16, 2023 Thursday

Regular April 27, 2023 Thursday

Regular May 18, 2023 Thursday

Regular June 15, 2023 Thursday

Year End June 30, 2023 Friday, 12:00 Noon

Regular July 20, 2023 Thursday, 12:00 Noon

Regular August 17, 2023 Thursday, 12:00 Noon

Regular September 21, 2023 Thursday

Regular October 19, 2023 Thursday

Reorganization November 1, 2023 Wednesday, 12:00 Noon

Meetings will be held in the Conference Room in the Administration Building, at 137 Bey Lea Road, Toms River, New Jersey unless otherwise indicated.

PLEASE NOTE FURTHER, that the public shall not be permitted to actively participate in the Executive Sessions and that the Board of Education of the Vocational School in the County of Ocean in its discretion may prohibit or regulate participation at any meeting.

C OMMUNITY N EWS

C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Crestwood Village VI Rock & Roll Dance Party

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

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

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

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

Mother Seton Cellar anksgiving Luncheon

WHITING – Mother Seton Cellar is offering a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 13. If you are alone for Thanksgiving join for a free lunch at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in the parish hall. Doors open at 1 p.m., lunch is served between 1:30 p.m. to

3 p.m., so you don’t have to rush over. The menu is turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, cranberry sauce and desert and beverage. Call 732-350-7391 to reserve a seat by November 7.

Crestwood Village 3 Residents Club Pancake Breakfast

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Residents Club will be having a Pancake Breakfast on November 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Cost is $10 per person, no refunds

unless cancelled. Included will be pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, apple and orange juice, coffee and tea. Tickets on sale now at Unity Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

yroid Support Group

WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will meet on November 14 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. If you are interested in thyroids, have questions, looking for support, come

join. All are welcome. Call the church office from Monday through Thursday at 732-3502121, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions. Call the facilitator, Stefanie at 732-350-2904 with your questions.

Holiday Bazaar

MANCHESTER – Get a head start on your holiday shopping. A Holiday Bazaar hosted by the Manchester Volunteer Fire Company #1 will be on November 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 545 Commonwealth

Boulevard, Manchester. Enjoy vendors, crafters, 50/50 raffle, and gift basket auction. Food and beverages available to purchase. Free admission. Rain or shine. Cost per table is $35.

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part of the application Dunkin made years ago when it applied to open. “It was seen as the best way to navigate the traffic and really haven’t had much of a problem.”

How often do violations occur though? Not often according to Borough Police Chief Matthew Kline.

He said, “over the years, I cannot recall any accidents and there is no record of any accidents from entering the wrong way in our records management system.”

“Additionally, we have not received any complaints over the years about any safety issues regarding the exit and entrance of the Dunkin’ Donuts off Hibernia Avenue,” the Chief added.

issued on the private property of Dunkin’ Donuts.”

The donut/coffee chain shares space with a gas station on Route 37 in the borough and is a prime spot for those seeking fuel and caffeine.

Dunkin doesn’t seem to have a problem with the configuration of entrance and exciting their establishment. A Dunkin’ staff member wasn’t aware of any signage violation issue but said she wasn’t allowed to officially speak for the company due to corporate policy.

She referred questions from The Manchester Times to their regional office who never responded.

Borough residents are awaiting the building and opening of a Wawa convenience store that will include gas pumps. This new store is currently in the construction process and is based near the Lakehurst circle across from the Borough police

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Chief Kline said, “at this time, there is no safety concern/issue due to the fact of there not being any accidents or violations and service members.

District officials have a long history of celebrating veterans and those who still serve, being that their district houses students who are most likely to be related to those working out of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

School Superintendent John Berenato

said, “It is an honor to have such strong ties with our military community and to be able to come together in such a warming ceremony that celebrates them in a very special way.”

“The strong partnership we have in community with our military families is one the Manchester Township School District is proud of,” retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander John Holzer said. “There are three major holidays for the military:

station and the Lakehurst Plaza strip mall. Similar to the Dunkin’ Donuts store, the traffic flow was said to have been planned out to curb high volume entrance and exits.

Veterans Day, Armed Forces Day, and Memorial Day. Veterans Day is one where we’re recognizing people that served in any capacity, whether they did four years and transitioned out to the civilian world, or someone like me who did a whole career and retired. This is a day to celebrate them and thank them for their service.”

Manchester High School established the Hawks Hall of Honor to recognize all graduates who have served, or are currently

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serving, in the armed forces. The public is welcome to nominate graduates with military service for recognition in the Hawks Hall of Honor. Those interested cand send their requests for information to jholzer@ mtschools.org.

Mayor Robert Hudak noted the township’s long tradition in recognizing veterans who live in the community. He and Council President Joan Brush came out to the high school for the event.

Monday, Nov. 14th Upper Shores Library 11AM-1PM Tuesday, Nov. 15th Cassville Fire Department - Jackson 11AM-3PM Wednesday, Nov. 16th Little Egg Harbor Library 10AM-2PM

Friday, Nov. 18th Brick Senior Center 10AM-1PM Saturday, Nov. 19th Toms River Senior Center 10AM-1PM Monday, Nov. 21st OC Fire and EMS Academy - Waretown 2PM-6PM Tuesday, Nov. 22nd Lacey Community Center 10AM-2PM

–Photo by Bob Vosseller A new Wawa convenience store is in the construction stages in Lakehurst near the Lakehurst circle across from the borough’s police station and the Lakehurst Plaza strip mall.

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What Are Over- e-Counter Hearing Aids?

Also called “OTCs” or “OTC hearing aids,” these devices are a new class of hearing instruments that are specific to the U.S., regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and approved only for those 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.

How Do OTCs Differ from Traditional Hearing Technology?

Unlike today’s prescriptive and customizable hearing aids fit by a licensed hearing care professional, OTCs are designed only for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They might not align with one’s actual hearing loss, which could be greater than perceived.

What Will These Over-the-Counter Devices Cost?

Prices may range from the hundreds to the low thousands. As with many products, the price will likely vary across manufacturers and other sellers.

What’s the Best Way to Know Whether OTCs Are Right for Me?

Self-diagnosis can lead to under- or overtreatment of hearing loss, both of which can affect your health and quality of life. The best way to learn what’s happening with your hearing and which solution most effectively addresses your needs is to connect with a licensed hearing care provider.

Will I Get Help Choosing an OTC?

It may depend on where you buy it. With the product expected to be available for self-selection at local drugstores, big-box retailers such as Best Buy, online, and elsewhere, a sales clerk will likely not have expertise in hearing health to guide you in your purchase.

What If I Go Forward with OTC Hearing Aids?

It’s possible the OTCs you select may suffice in the present. Future needs, however, may require other solutions. Regular professional checkups can help you keep an eye on your hearing wellness plan and make any needed updates. Before purchasing an OTC, carefully read the reviews and know exactly what their return policy is.

Hearing problems can stem from excess noise, genetic history, earwax buildup, infection, or some other source that self-treating with OTCs may cause you to miss. A hearing care professional can help you determine whether the OTC hearing aid is actually meeting your better-hearing goals.

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer most of your hearing health care questions. We can be reached at 732-8183610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-9788946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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

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

3 Harmful Ingredients May Be In Your Nail Polish

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When you have to do a lot of dishes, laundry, and other household chores, your nail polish isn’t going to stay on very long. Perhaps you’ve turned to using a lot of nail polish, or maybe you go to salons to have them apply the long-wearing shellac/gel nail polish with the UV light.

You may be thinking, “So what? It doesn’t get into my body anyway.”

But it does, and studies prove it. Certain chemicals in nail polish can be easily absorbed into the body. So the main point I’d like to make today is that whatever you expose your fi ngertips and fi ngernails to does actually get into your bloodstream.

We know it’s a big problem because huge, beloved brand names (ie Orly and OPI, and others) have gone to great lengths to reformulate their nail lacquers to avoid the “toxic trio.”

The toxic trio consists of formaldehyde, toluene and DPB (dibutyl phthalate). I’m not saying those brands are chemical-free entirely.

Does doing your nails pose a health problem for you?

It depends on what you are doing to them. Are you putting acrylic on them, or shellac gel polish which contains acrylates?

2) Are you just putting regular nontoxic nail polish on them?

I do think the answer to that question is important. And #2 is much safer than #1 in my humble opinion.

Tips for beautiful nails

The following tips will help you achieve more beautiful hands and nails with much less toxic chemical exposure.

1. Wear gloves - it’s so easy, and reduces the frequency that you’ll have to re-polish.

2. If don’t paint your own nails, then fi nd a local salon that smells fresh and chemical-free. Steer clear of the ones that have a strong odor. Avoid inhaling all types of potentially-hazardous chemicals if you have a history of serious chronic illness, for example cancer.

3. Choose nontoxic nail lacquers in order to avoid the toxic trio.

4. Opt for a regular manicure, not shellac or gel which contain acrylates.

5. Use non-acetone nail polish remover.

6. Strengthen your nails naturally from the inside out. Supplements that contain collagen, vitamin C, B vitamins, and silica may help with nails.

7. Take a detox supplement afterward. I suggest either L-cysteine or “NAC” capsules. Alternatively, you could use glutathione and catalase for antioxidant support.

Studies have not confirmed that a person is healthier during their lifetime because they avoid nail polish and acetone. Likewise, studies have not confi rmed that you get a disease from regular beauty treatments either! So, take these tips into consideration and do what you think is right for you.

For a more detailed version of my article visit suzycohen.com

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“Operation Green Light” Shows Support For Vets

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – Officials will be shining a light on veterans by illuminating government buildings as part of Operation Green Light.

The goal of this mission is to show respect for veterans and also to point them in the direction of important services. In Ocean County, veterans programs can be

found at co.ocean.nj.us/oc/veterans/ or by calling (732) 929-2096.

“Ocean County will be illuminating county buildings along Hooper Avenue and Washington Street in Toms River including the Ocean County Courthouse, the Ocean County Justice Complex and the Ocean County Administration Building located at 101 Hooper Ave. beginning

the evening of Nov. 5,” announced Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn, liaison to the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau. “Ocean County is home to over 30,000 veterans and their families, which is the largest veteran’s population in the state.

“Through the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau, veterans and their fam-

ilies in Ocean County can access a host of programs and services that assist the men and women who have served our country,” Quinn said. “We are proud to participate in Operation Green Light to show our continued support of those who have served in our military.”

Residents are welcome to change a light bulb to green to show that veterans are seen, appreciated, and supported.

For more information on Operation Green Light, visit naco.org/operationgreenlight

Holiday Gi s, Cra s, And Collectibles Faire

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society invited the public to attend their annual Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire. Admission is free!

This year the Faire will be held on November 13 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Toms River High School South Cafetorium located off of Hooper Avenue in Downtown Toms River. Ocean County Historical Society President and event organizer, Jeff Schenker promises the event will be bigger and better than ever.

“We are so proud to have Ocean County Cultural and Heritage as a co-sponsor. There will now be exhibits telling the rich history of Ocean County,” Schenker said.

Schenker states that besides having over 70 vendors, there will also be the annual large 50/50 raffle, a one dollar used book sale, a model train display and the very popular baked goods table.

According to Tim Hart, Director of Ocean County Cultural and heritage, “I am so pleased with the quality of the exhibiters this year. It is going to be a great day to do some Holiday shopping.”

Pat Moore, a Board member of the Ocean County Historical Society, who helped organize the Faire stated, “This is going to be almost one stop shopping for Holiday gifts and decorations. We have vendors displaying everything from jewelry, scented candles, bath soap, works of art, crocheted toys, hand painted glass bottles, gift baskets, greeting cards, pottery, bird houses, flags, ornaments, prints, designed cigar boxes, blankets and much more.”

For additional information, call Jeff at 609-339-9134. Vendor spots are sold out.

Cedar Glen Lakes Bingo

WHITING – Cedar Glen Lakes presents Bingo! Fourth Saturday of each month. Lunch available for sale. Doors open at 12 p.m. Calling starts at 1 p.m. sharp. Mark your calendar: November 26.

Cedar Glen Lakes, Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting.

Choosing The Right Auto Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

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

to you and your family if you/they are injured.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else.

The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

Veteran’s Day Concert

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

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Angelic Health Hospice Looking For Volunteers In Monmouth And Ocean Counties

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 family 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 Veterans

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Real Estate

Jackson - House For Sale By

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, unfinished full basement, 1 car attached ga rage, 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, com puter 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.

Gift Auction and Pancake Break fast - 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 JEWEL

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

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

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

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, ward robes, 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)

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)

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

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$

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 crys tal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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 In fant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Mul tiple 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 WelderTo work on old car. No schedule. Call Bart 201-249-2400. (43)

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

Day Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Couriers, Custodi al, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Trade Skill Areas-Auto, Construction, Culinary, Electrical, Engineering/Machine Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding or visit www.ocvts. org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317. (46)

Garden State Medical Centercurrently looking for qualified candi dates to fill their medical assistant, re ceptionist, and surgical technician posi tions. If you would like to apply or have any questions, call 732-202-3000. (45)

Website Skills Required - Wordpress, Adobe, Maestro, Google Workspace. Key person needed. Great opportuni ty. Part time. Dependable, committed. Whiting area. 609-284-3142. (47)

Services

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Free est. Senior discounts interi or exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (28)

Anyone Interested In Having Their - Office, home or apartment cleaned, contact Diane. Honest and reliable. Free estimates. 845-762-9952. (49)

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Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly news papers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.

Services

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

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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 )

MY HANDY CREW - Home re pairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home main tenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (46)

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e Most Familiar Avian Predator In North America

Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

What is an avian predator? A bird who hunts and kills live animals for food. Also referred to as raptors. One such raptor, the red-tailed hawk, can spot prey from a sky distance of 100 feet, diving at a speed of ‘at least’ 120 miles per hour. They are one of the fastest birds in the world. Their talons (nails) are long and sharp and are used to catch, secure, and kill their prey. Their beak used to dismember prey.

Natural nesting will occur in tall trees 35 – 90 feet above the ground. In more developed areas, they have been known to nest on building ledges. During baby season, the male is mostly responsible for carrying food to their nest with the female tearing the prey into small pieces and feeding their young. Approximately two months may pass from when incubation begins to when fledglings leave the nest. In their lifetime they will reproduce and lay eggs only a few times in their 10–12-year typical lifespan.

The red-tailed hawk is found in every state in the United States. Their bodies are built to hunt in open areas, like fields, pastures, grasslands, deserts and roadsides. They mostly hunt small mammals

such as squirrels, rodents, and rabbits, but will occasionally eat birds as well as reptiles, particularly snakes. Depending on food supplies, they have been known to prey on small domestic animals such as small dogs. WARNING - that said, always leash your animal on a short leash. Leaving them alone in your yard can be dangerous. Daytime, nighttime, predators are always out there, and food is food.

Easily recognizable, adults can be identified by their reddish-brown tail. Their wingspan on average is 3 foot 7 inches and 4 foot 7 inches. They weigh up to 3 and a half pounds and stand just over 2 feet. Resident to New Jersey, they do not migrate and will remain in the same area year after year. New Jersey will, however, see Red-tailed Hawks from northern areas migrating through our state to southern locations.

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

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

–Illustration by Sara Zorns

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

OCC Military History Institute Upcoming Programs

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College Military History Institute has announced their upcoming programs for Fall 2022. All events are held at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month; Bartlett 203.

November 16: Mr. Steve Hannaway“Irish Tales”: 100th anniversary of Irish independence in 1922. (CALS H20)

December 21: Prisoners of War: An Historical Analysis & the Human Dimension January 19: On Other Fields - Stories of professional athletes who have served in the military

The OCC Military History Institute, in

cooperation with the OCC History Club, sponsors these lectures; schedule subject to change. Volunteer speakers are always welcomed.

The OCC MHI Office is located in the Library (second floor. by the elevators).

For more information about our programs or a tour of the museum display, contact: Richard Trimble, Director trimblerichard2@gmail.com or by telephone at 732528-5387. Office hours are Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.

These talks are part of the CALS Series (Commemorative Anniversary Lecture Series), they are subject to change.

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TV Party At Seaside Heights American Legion Post Set For Saturday

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Roaming Dingo Productions in cooperation with Seaside American Legion Post 351 and Navy Lakehurst Historical Society is hosting their third TV Party event on November 12 at the borough Post.

Post 351 is located at 1400 Bay Boulevard Seaside Heights. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. The TV Party is a celebration of art, music and film, showcasing local talent, subjects and people. Event highlights include art by Susu Pianchupattana and music by Johnny Nameless. There will be a 7 p.m. screening of the award-winning short film “Frank Parese, A Jersey Shore Veteran Story.” The film is about Seaside Height’s last remaining War World II Veteran and Post 351 member.

The film explores his life philosophy, adaptive abilities and the practice of enjoying life even through incredible difficulty. There will also be a fundraiser for Jersey Shore Veteran Stories, a series that seeks to preserve local veteran’s legacies and wisdom.

Events include music, film screening, additional micro-film interviews and highlights of Ocean County throughout the night, in addition to music and art for sale. There is a cash bar, and food items will be available.

Admission is a $10 donation. For further information, email roamingdingoproductions@ gmail.com or call 610-393-3718. For questions regarding location, email filmsofnj@gmail. com.

Holiday Shoppe And A ic Sale

support many missions of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Women.

Sale will be held on November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Great savings on great gifts! Our Holiday Shoppe will be on sale and will include Christmas gifts, handcrafted items, baked goods, cheese, new and vintage jewelry, and white elephant treasures.

Try our fabulous lunch! All proceeds will

The sale will be at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Norcross Hall (Gym), 714 Herbertsville Road, Brick, (Between Lanes Mill & Sally Ike Roads).

For more information, or if you would like to donate to our Holiday Shoppe, get in touch with the church office at 732-458-2080 or visit our website at stpaulsbrick.org.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 888-944-5678.

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

MTHS 14th Annual Helping Hands For Hunger Initiative

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School’s Helping Hands for Hunger initiative is hoping for community support in their annual fundraising efforts. This initiative, borne 14 years ago, provides school district families in need with confidential meal support during the Thanksgiving season. In order to try and meet demand, the High School is looking for gift card donations from the community to help purchase the perishable food items needed to complete the Helping Hands for Hunger donation meal baskets. “Each year schools and clubs across the district participate in supporting Helping Hands for Hunger with non-perishable donations that provide school families in need confidential support through meal baskets for the Thanksgiving season” says Sarah Thiffault, Vice Principal of

Manchester Township High School. “In order for us to purchase perishable items such as turkeys and the baking ingredients used by the High School’s culinary arts students who provide fresh, baked goods to each family, we are hoping for community support through gift card donations.”

The Helping Hands for Hunger baskets will be filled and assembled by district students then distributed Thanksgiving week. Gift card donations made by local community businesses, organizations, and individuals are appreciated and welcome to be made on or before November 14. Contact Manchester High School Vice Principal Sarah Thiffault at sthiffault@mtschools.org for further information and to coordinate to make your donation.

EMS Now Hiring EMTs

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services is looking to hire full-time EMTs. Fulltime EMTs have yearly contract raises,

NJ State Health Plan, NJ PERS Pension, stipend for instructors, & uniform dry cleaning. Apply by visiting their website at Manchesterems.com.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A partner or loved one might need to share something that may feel somewhat uncomfortable. Making changes to your banking or shifting your investments can have unexpected consequences in the week ahead.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Moving forward with the latest trends and making changes could actually set you back. In the upcoming week, tensions can erupt unless you are careful to toe the line. Learn from criticism; avoid confrontations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Timely support may not be available if your great ideas or enthusiasms fail to gain traction in the week ahead. Moving forward, make an effort to be more attuned to a situation and more sensitive to other people’s feelings.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you get stuck with the short straw, you might need to take on extra financial obligations. Exercise your perceptiveness and rely upon an ambitious partner’s strength and will to succeed as the week unfolds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When ego gets involved, it can be hard to learn or grow. Set pride aside and step up to become your best self. You can handle weighty obligations by being more astute and relentless about achieving your objectives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could experience consequences if you ignore your duties or responsibilities in the week to come. Be careful that you don’t give offense and recognize that loved ones could be sensitive to imagined challenges.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Perfection is a mirage that perpetually remains in the distance. In the week to come you can add some finishing touches to a project, but it is best not to begin anything new. Be budget-conscious and conserve your resources.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) : If you become triggered when someone seems disapproving or controlling, it’s time to heal the old trigger point.. Maintain a low profile, avoid disagreements, and do not launch important plans in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone’s passive-aggressive tendencies can create a rift in the week ahead. Workplace disruptions and dysfunctions might add to your worries. Remain calm, be accountable, and learn from mistakes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Try to remain in your center and be wise, even if you feel backed into a corner financially by circumstances outside your control. More options should arrive soon. Don’t be afraid to hold out for better terms next week

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some chapters of your life should remain unpublished, avoid oversharing, sharing with the wrong people or calling attention to highly private matters. In the week ahead follow the rules, remain efficient and meet all deadlines.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Someone might play too rough when they toy with your affections in the week ahead. Avoid arguments and hurt feelings by trying to be more sensitive. Loved ones aren’t toys to put aside when you are tired of playing.

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