2022-11-19 - The Toms River Times

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SALUTES VETERANS

During Annual Ceremony

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY –

The sacrifices – as well as the contributions – of those who served were remembered at a Veterans Day celebration

held at Ocean County College.

OCC President Dr. John H. Larson opened the “Salute To Veterans” by explaining the history of the holiday:

“the holiday we observe each year on November 11, originally known as Armistice Day was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 to com-

nual Ocean County College Veterans ceremony.

Did You Walk Right Past History TodaY?

memorate the end of World War I. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower called for an expansion to the annual celebration to

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Locals Collect Debris

At the Shore

By Alyssa Riccardi

JERSEY SHORE – Over 3,500 volunteers at 76 sites collected thousands of harmful items across Jersey Shore’s beaches.

Clean Ocean Action (COA) held their 37th Annual Fall Beach Sweeps with volunteers from Bergen all the way to Cape May sharing the same purpose to gather litter to keep our beaches clean.

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By Mark Bator

JERSEY SHORENew Jersey has often been referred to as the “Crossroads of the Revolution,” and with good reason.

Besides being the location for several seminal battles of the extended campaign that brought independence to the original 13 Colonies, numerous other points of interest dot the landscape of New Jersey

that mark significant events or once played key roles during the days of the Founding Fathers.

To be certain, many people know about Washington’s Headquarters in Morris County, or the site of the historic Battle of Trenton. But local sites abound in both Monmouth and Ocean counties, and there are spots (History - See Page 5)

Few Changes In School Board Seats

By Chris Lundy

TOMS

RIVER

– Incumbents who chose to run again succeeded in keeping their seats on the Toms River Board of Education.

The school board has nine total seats. Six members are from Toms River. There is one representative from each of the three other towns that comprise the district: Beachwood, Pine Beach, and South Toms River.

School board elections are nonpartisan, which

means they can’t put their party affiliation on the ballot or any literature. Instead, they can choose a short slogan.

This year, there was a single Toms River spot, and the ones for Beachwood and Pine Beach on the ballot.

For the Toms River seat, incumbent Kathleen Eagan was challenged by Daynne Glover. Eagan began her fi rst term in 2019.

Eagan won with 10,988 votes over Glover’s (Board - See Page 6)

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An actual Revolutionary War cannon sits outside the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River.

─Photo courtesy Clean Ocean Action Somerset County school participated in Point Pleasant Beach Sweeps.

The

─Photo by Bob Vosseller Technical Sergeant Raffi R. “Stambo” Stambultsyan, of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst speaks during the an-

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encompass veterans of all wars and the name was changed to Veterans Day.

“We gather today as we do each year here at Ocean County College to recognize those heroes who have served and are currently serving this country proudly, selflessly at home and around the world. To honor those who have vowed to protect our values and our democracy and whose courage and commitment enables all of us to live freely,” Dr. Larson added.

“We also pause to recognize the heavy price that so many have paid in the course of that service and to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation’s honor. President Ronald Reagan once said, ‘we remember those who were called up to give all a person can give and we remember those who are prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty’,” he added.

Larson said, “most of all we remember the gallantry with which all of them enabled their nation as they became champions of our noble cause. Let us reflect upon those words and take them closely to heart.” He acknowledged all student and employee veterans and active military.

Toms River Council President Kevin Geoghegan remarked, “lets also take a moment to acknowledge those families of service members and veterans who shouldered the weight of war and the burden and sacrifice. To the mothers, fathers, spouses

and children of our military men and women - thank you.

“I personally have never worn the uniform, been to war, been wounded or scarred in battle. I’ve never put on combat boots, shot at an enemy or even held a dying friend. I have no idea what war is like. I have no idea what any of you have experienced. Your fear, your bravery, your suffering, and your survival. I am simply a grateful American,” Geoghegan added.

The guest speaker was U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Raffi R. “Stambo” Stambultsyan, of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Larson reviewed his record of service.

“He enlisted in the Air Force in 2009 and he has accomplished a great deal. He attended training at Lackland Air Force Base to become a member of security forces. During his time with the Desert Lightning Team, he honed his combat skills with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the A-10 Warthogs air fleet.”

Stambultsyan served in various capacities across the spectrum of security force operations from physical security to law enforcement and administration. He continued his education while serving earning an associate’s degree in criminal justice from the community college of the Air Force.

He also received a Bachelor of Sciences degree in criminal justice and is currently a PHD candidate at Liberty University. He holds professional certifications in diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.

Larson also said the speaker received various awards including the Air Force

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(Top): Members of the Toms River American Legion Post 129 Color Guard were part of this year’s Ocean County College Veterans ceremony. (Bottom): The Ocean County College Concert Band performed the National Anthem and a Salute to the Armed Forces.

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that the average citizen passes nearly every day without appreciating their significance.

While a number of local communities may not have played host to events in Colonial Times, at the very least, the residents in the greater Ocean and Monmouth areas contributed to the effort to break free from England in other ways. While some joined the militia directly, many men and women contributed to the war effort by growing food or working in make-shift hospitals. But there are locations here that the public walk by or drive past on a regular basis that hold special significance in American history.

“The most noteworthy Revolutionary War historic site in the Monmouth and Ocean County area is the Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan,” says author Al Frazza. “It is the location of an important battle that took place on June 28, 1778, which was a brutally hot summer day.”

His book, “State of Revolution: My Seven-and-a-Half-Year Journey Through Revolutionary War New Jersey” points out many of the areas of historical significance within the Garden State.

Now known for its hiking trails and picnic facilities, the sprawling park was the site of one of the major

conflicts of the Revolutionary War, namely, the Battle of Monmouth. Here, General Washington led his troops in a defeat of the British, with notable individuals by his side, such as officer Richard Howell (for whom the township is named), who later became the third governor of New Jersey. The visitor center onsite displays period clothing and even has an interactive site map that narrates the key moments of the battle.

Frazza also operates the website revolutionarywarnewjersey.com that allows users to find points of interest near them, regardless of where they reside in the Garden State.

“New Jersey played a vital role in the Revolutionary War, and there are still many physical markers of the war to be visited and explored,” explains Frazza. “There is a wide range of historic sites, for every interest level.”

Just in Monmouth and Ocean Counties alone, the website highlights 48 sites across 21 towns for locals to visit and enjoy.

“In addition to the Monmouth Battlefield State Park, there are many other historic Revolutionary War locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties,” says Frazza. “There are historic houses to visit, as well as monuments and cemeteries with the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers. There is something for everyone, whatever your interest level or the amount of time you (History - See Page 8)

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Joshua Huddy Park in Toms River is the scene of a battle where British loyalists attacked the blockhouse here, capturing Joshua Huddy, captain of the Monmouth militia, before the town was burned to the ground.

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10,024 votes. There were 143 write-ins.

In Beachwood, incumbent Alex Mizenko did not run for re-election. Lisa Magovern ran under the slogan “Our Children First.” Melissa Morrison, ran under the slogan “For Our Children.” Reuven Hendler ran under the slogan “Better Education.”

For the Beachwood seat on the Toms River Board of Education, Melissa Morrison won with 1,120 votes, besting Lisa Magovern who got 949 votes and Reuven Hendler who got 334 votes. There were 17 write-ins.

The Pine Beach representative for the Toms River Board of Education, Kevin Kidney, won his re-election campaign. He was challenged by Arley Kuehl, who ran under the slogan “Kuehl for School.” Jessica Jablonski, who fi led to run under the slogan “Education is Key,” withdrew. Kidney kept his seat with 437 votes over Kuehl’s 198. There were 8 write-ins.

Nearby Towns

The Seaside Park representative on the Central Regional Board of Education was Tracy Mianulli for a number of years. She resigned this year because she moved out of town. She was replaced in May by Rita Kelly.

Mianulli’s term fi nishes out at the end of 2023. Kelly ran in November to keep that seat until the end of next year. She was

challenged by former Seaside Park mayor Robert Matthies.

Kelly received 253 votes and Matthies received 348 votes. There was 1 write-in.

For the Seaside Park local board of education race, there were two, threeyear terms available. There were also two candidates: Jasmin D. Grasso (298 votes) and Gary Yedman (327 votes). There were 7 write-ins. These were both incumbents who will be keeping their seats.

For the Seaside Heights local board of education race, there were two people running unopposed for two, three-year seats: Timothy Smith (290 votes) and James Boyd (314 votes). There were 7 write-ins. Anthony Storino also ran unopposed for a two-year seat. He got 326 votes and there were 6 write-ins.

For the Berkeley Board of Education, there were three, three year terms on the ballot. Michele Shedlock, James Coffey, and Megan Ornstein were running unopposed under the slogan “Bringing Berkeley Together.” Shedlock received 8,281 votes, Coffey received 8,325 votes and Ornstein received 7,842 votes. There were 150 write-ins.

The Ocean Gate School Board election had one candidate for a three-year term, incumbent Aaron Gottesman. He received 126 votes. There were 9 write-ins.

For the Island Heights board of education, there were two people running unopposed for two, three-year terms: Robert MacNeal (491 votes) and Dana Weber (501 votes). There were 79 write-ins.

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Sweeps is testament to the love and commit ment people have for a clean ocean! Many brought buckets and all removed thousands of items, mostly plastic from the beach. The data they collected will help us continue to make progress to reduce marine debris,” said Cindy Zipf, Executive Director, Clean Ocean Action.

Over the years, data collected from these beach sweeps suggests trends. For nearly 40 years, single-use plastic items are consistent ly on the rise. It continues to be the number one item found at these collections.

Although COA has not tallied this year’s exact data, they hope to see a decrease in the number of items now banned due to the law that went into effect on May 4. The law bans plastic bags, several types of foam food containers, as well as reducing access to plastic straws.

“The data collected by the thousands of dedicated volunteers up and down the coast is one part of the amazing story of the Beach Sweeps. When the data is put to work in the form of advocacy for better policies and laws to reduce pollution sources, it makes the Beach Sweeps a legacy of action that benefits communities, wildlife, the economy, and the environment,” said Kari Martin, Advocacy Campaign Manager, Clean Ocean Action.

“The data has turned hours of hard work removing litter from our shorelines into meaningful and impactful state and federal laws, as well as municipal ordinances. That

is a sweeping success.”

In Ocean County Brick Girl Scouts showed up in support of Beach Sweeps in Brick Township sites, and Junior Beach Captain Katie with her sister Emmy helped collect debris at the Island Beach State Park Beach Sweeps. Additionally, stu dents from Somerset County school par ticipated in Point Pleasant Beach Sweeps while learning about different types of pollution from data cards. The Berkeley Shores Homeowners Association picked up garbage at beaches like the one on the end of Allen Road, and also some of the shore roads.

Throughout Beach Sweeps, volunteers are encouraged to note any out-of-theordinary finds. COA labels these finds as “The Roster of the Ridiculous.” Some of the items catalogued included: a knife han dle, happy meal toy, car muffler, menstrual cup, boat seat, plastic grapes, HDMI cable, and a rearview mirror.

At Sandy Hook, 327 volunteers collected the following top five items: 5,173 plastic bottle caps/lids 4,086 plastic pieces 3,838 plastic food and candy wrappers 1,744 plastic straws/stirrers 1,004 foam pieces

Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect water ways using science, law, research, education and citizen action. Their annual Beach Sweeps are held every April and October and are the state’s largest volunteer driven, citizen science and environmental event.

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have to spend.”

Not surprisingly, many of the sites in Monmouth County are closely tied to the Battle of Monmouth, such as the Old Tennent Church and Cemetery in Manalapan. Here, visitors can walk the grounds where a building that served as a hospital may be seen, while numerous graves of Revolutionary War soldiers may be viewed.

In nearby Englishtown, residents have likely walked past two structures in town that have historical significance. One is the Moses Laird House, which today is a private residence. However, as Frazza’s website indicates, the home was the place where George Washington stayed shortly after the Battle of Monmouth. Just a short walk from the Laird House is the Village Inn. Here, prior to the Battle of Monmouth, strategies were worked out by General Charles Lee for the Colonial Army.

Just a short drive from Englishtown, Freehold also holds places of interest for the history buff, as well.

Following his victory in the Dacian Wars, the Roman Emperor Trajan constructed a large column that memorialized the victory and featured carvings that glorified the campaigns of his soldiers. While not constructed by Washington, a similar edifice exists in Freehold.

Standing near the current Monmouth County Courthouse, the monument dates back to the late 1800s, and commemorates the Colonists’ victory on the Monmouth battlefield. The monument features a statue at its apex that symbolizes victory and features several reliefs that memorialize key moments in the fight for independence.

Right on Main Street in Freehold

is Columbia Triumphant Park, which features a large bust sculpture of the figure that sits atop the Monmouth Battle Monument.

The historic site of the old Monmouth Court House is close by, where the Hall of Records now stands. Like many larger buildings during that time period, it also saw use as a hospital during the Revolutionary War. In addition to these locations, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church on Throckmorton Street is touted as “[t] he oldest building in continuous use in downtown Freehold” as it dates back to 1771.

But historic locations abound in Ocean County, as well. While towns such as Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton have sites associated with Revolutionary times, Toms River is well known for being steeped in history.

Among the areas identified by Frazza include Joshua Huddy Park. The site commemorates the raid on Toms River by British sympathizers and loyalists. During the battle, Huddy was captured, and Toms River was razed by fire.

Visitors to Toms River can get a glimpse of the type of armaments used during the period by viewing an actual Revolutionary War cannon outside the Ocean County Courthouse.

Also close by is the Old Methodist Cemetery, which sits at the corner of the intersection of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street. Relatively small and unassuming, the site is the final resting place for several soldiers that fought in the Revolutionary War.

“I believe that when we can understand that history happened right in our own towns, where we live and walk and drive, it helps us make a deeper connection to the past,” says Frazza regarding the many areas of historic value in New Jersey. “Visiting the places where the history occurred is a powerful way to make that connection.”

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The Old Methodist Cemetery on the corner of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street in Toms River is the final resting place for several soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War.

POTLIGHT O N G OVERNMENT

More Steps To Be Taken In Walk To End Alzheimer’s

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith

BRADLEY BEACH - The following are remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, November 5th in Bradley Beach:

“Special thanks to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair Al Davanzo, Executive Director of the NJ Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Cheryl Srancione, and my good friend for many years, Christine Hopkins, AIM and Advocacy Chair.

Thank you for your amazing work.

And thanks to each of you for not only raising critically-needed funds for Alzheimer’s disease research, but for bringing renewed visibility - espe-

cially as we emerge from the pandemic - and the redoubling of efforts to mitigate the symptoms of, and someday cure, this catastrophic disease.

Today, more than 6.5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s - with millions more providing care, oftentimes unpaid. Almost two thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women.

The new generation of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are especially at risk as new research shows a link between Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered during military service and the development of Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

Twenty-three years ago - in 1999 - I along with Senator Ed Markey created the bipartisan Congressional Alzheimer’s Caucus, which I co-chair to this day.

After years of legislative struggle and with an all-important push from the Alzheimer’s Association, the big breakthrough came in 2011, when Congress passed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) - a law I coauthored.

NAPA created a new, frequently updated and expanded national strategy with the goal of finding a cure, or a disease-modifying therapy by 2025. NAPA also created an advisory committee for a whole-of-government response to the crisis.

The impact has been profound. Alzheimer’s research funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was $600 million in 2015. Now in Fiscal Year 2023 federal research for Alzheimer’s will likely be $3.48 billion - an almost 600% increase!

In the next few weeks, we hope to reauthorize NAPA for another ten years - to 2035.

I am the prime sponsor of H.R. 7773

- the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act - to require the National Institutes of Health to annually submit, beginning in FY2024, an estimate of its budget and personnel needs for carrying out initiatives pursuant to the National Alzheimer’s Project.

In years past, one of my bills that passed the House and eventually became law was - Kevin and Avonte’s Law - to prevent life-threatening wandering.

As many of you know, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden runs an excellent program - Project Lifesaverto track, find and rescue a wandering Alzheimer’s patient or person with autism wearing a tracking bracelet, usually within 30 minutes.

None of these laws or community-driven programs would be possible without the vision, support and advocacy of the Alzheimer’s Association and you.

You bring renewed hope, resolve, compassion and empathy for patients, family, and friends.”

Unemployment Insurance System To Be More Efficient

From The Desk Of The Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2357) which makes certain changes to the administration of the State’s unemployment insurance (“UI”) system to increase the system’s efficiency and expedite timely benefits payments. The Legislature concurred with the Governor’s conditional veto of an earlier version of the legislation, as the Governor had recommended changes necessary to ensure compliance with federal law.

“As we work to enhance the UI system, we must ensure that the process is timely and transparent from start to finish,” said Governor Murphy. “The revisions sent back to the Legislature ensure compliance with federal law and I commend the bill’s sponsors for their dedication to improving our State’s UI system. Every eligible recipient of unemployment benefits deserves to receive assistance as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.”

“We distributed $37 billion to more than 2 million workers during the pandemic, but we never want to see even one resident struggle to pay their bills or find a new job,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. “That’s why we are so proud to be partnering with the US Department of Labor to develop a new, modern, agile unemployment system that is accessible, equitable and designed to shorten the time it takes for eligible workers to receive benefits. We are grateful to our legislative partners for continuing to advocate for their constituents and our claimants, and for giving us more tools to speed the review process for benefits.”

more options for claimants to speak directly with department staff to resolve issues,” said Senator Fred Madden, the Chairman of the Senate Labor Committee. “The unemployment compensation system is meant to help people at a difficult time in their lives and this reform will help the program live up to its purpose.”

venting families from enduring excessive financial hardships during already difficult times,” said Assemblymembers Paul Moriarty, Shama Haider, and Joe Danielsen, sponsors of the legislation.

Primary sponsors of the bill include Senators Fred Madden Jr. and Joseph Lagana, and Assemblymembers Paul Moriarty, Shama Haider, and Joe Danielsen.

“This law is a response to the processing delays and wait times seen during a critical time of high unemployment during the coronavirus crisis. It will provide much needed relief to claimants by expediting the determination and appeals process and by providing

“Certainly these last few pandemic years have been difficult for people and placed a stress on government agencies. Yet we must remember delays in processing unemployment benefits have real-world consequences. These delays might be the difference on whether families can pay their monthly bills or put food on the table,” said Senator Joe Lagana. “This law will make sure all eligible individuals are being served and receiving benefits they’ve earned in a timely manner, so they in turn might stave off any unnecessary financial burdens.”

“We cannot allow processing delays to prevent individuals from receiving the unemployment benefits they are owed, especially when these benefits could mean the difference between paying their bills or feeding their families. This law will ensure New Jersey residents are able to claim the unemployment benefits they are eligible for without delay, pre-

The recommendations outlined in the conditional veto include revisions to ensure that benefits are paid in conformity with federal law. These revisions authorize the Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance to permit an employer to communicate information with the Division by methods other than electronic communication in those limited circumstances where an employer has demonstrated an inability to communicate electronically. The recommended changes also clarify that overpayments paid under the federal CARES Act may only be waived if the Division determines that both the overpayment was not the fault of the claimant and repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. The revisions also specify that pursuant to federal law and regulations, benefits may not be paid to a claimant for an overturned period of disqualification for any week during which the claimant has failed to provide to the division a weekly certification evidencing the claimant’s eligibility for benefits. Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Send it to news@jerseyshoreonline.com.

Fourth Year Of HSS German Exchange Program Underway

TOMS RIVER – High School South proudly welcomed 14 students and two teachers from the Wilhelm-Hauff-Realschule in Pfullingen, Germany, who are currently in town for a two-week stay. These students, who arrived October 21, are part of an exchange program run by Mr. DeMarco and Mrs. Walsh. Students spend their time living with host families in the area and attending school at HSS. Various cultural excursions are also part of the program, including trips to the boardwalk, Island Beach State Park, and New York City. Of course, attending football games and the Halloween Parade are on

the itinerary, as well as participating in the many school-spirit-related activities South has to offer.

“The goal of this exchange program, now in its fourth year, is to provide students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience another culture as no tourist can,” said DeMarco, “and to foster cultural understanding and improve language skills.”

The 14 participants from South will then travel to Germany in July for the second half of the exchange, where they will spend two weeks living with families, attending school, and going on cultural excursions to nearby attractions.

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2022 Downtown Halloween Art Contest Winners

Cookie Walk And Mini Bazaar

TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to Intermediate North’s boys varsity AND junior varsity cross country teams, which each fi nished in fi rst place at the Ocean County Championship. Way to go, boys!

Lady Mariners Win Cross Country Group 4 State Title

TOMS RIVER – High School North’s girls cross country team won the Group 4 state title on October 29, their first team NJSIAA title in a dozen years.

The team was led by freshman Jessica Abbott (right), who finished first overall with a time of 18:04.02. Last year Abbott set county and Intermediate

North records in the 1600M.

It’s was Abbott’s fifth win of the season, and she became the first High School North Lady Mariner to win the South Jersey Group 4 title race since 2000, according to NJ.com.

Congratulations to Jessica and the entire HSN girls country team on this outstanding accomplishment!

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The Lights Go Out In The Electric City: South Lakewood Park - Program

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Historical Society at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, for the following program: “The Lights Go Out in the Electric City: South Lakewood Park, An Exclusive Enclave for Socialites and Scientists, Reduced to Burning Embers and Forgotten by History,” by Robert DeSando December 4 at 2 p.m. The subject of this talk is a forgotten “city” in New Jersey known alternately as South Lakewood Park and Electric City. During the late 19th Century, Lakewood was a winter resort for the rich and famous, including John Rockefeller and Jay Gould. It had grand hotels that entertained the elite of New York and Philadelphia society. Led by a visionary scientist and inventor with a knack for getting entangled in scandals, investors from New York and Philadelphia proposed to build a lavish rival resort in the pines three miles away, on the border of Lakewood, Jackson, and Toms River.

Their goal was two-fold: creation of a posh playground for the wealthy and a gathering place for inventors, scientists and engineers who were experts in power generation and electricity. Work was well underway. In the 1890s, a luxury hotel, The Casino was built, a 150-foot arc light tower was installed to bathe the new community with “artificial moonlight” at night, a number of homes were constructed, roads and a new railroad station were provided to facilitate transportation. Then, as success seemed assured, a series of catastrophes struck. The treasurer of the development corporation was arrested for embezzling $250,000 and tried to take his own life. The hotel burned down the night before it was to open for New Year festivities. An infant was killed. Other occupants were seriously burned and injured. Its owners lost everything, as the hotel was uninsured. A twister toppled the steel tower. Investors pulled out, salvaging what they could. The anticipated influx of scientists and engineers never arrived. By 1905, the community vanished. Pine trees, weeds and grass reclaimed the land. The Central Railroad of New Jersey eventually abandoned the railroad station. During a storm, a giant tree smashed through its roof. What was left of the structure was destroyed by arson. Today, most people – even those living in the area – do not know South Lakewood Park or The Electric City ever existed.

Robert A. DeSando has been a journalist, lobbyist, and state official for more than 16 years. He held a variety of positions with the Asbury Park Press , from reporter to bureau chief. DeSando was communications director and deputy executive director for the New Jersey State General Assembly. During the administrations of Governors Christie Whitman and Chris Christie, he served as a special assistant to the state education commissioner and assistant commissioner for the Department of Transportation. DeSando was director of government affairs for the New Jersey School Boards Association. Now retired and living in Jackson, he is active as a member of the Ocean County and Lakewood historical societies.

To register for this free program, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program (December 4) to oceancountyhistory.zoom@ gmail.com.

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Zinc is a trace element, meaning we only require small amounts to reap the benefits it has to offer. Actually, it is the second-most abundant trace mineral in the human body after iron which is the most abundant!

People can run out of zinc easily especially if their diet is vegetarian or vegan. Other causes are sickle cell anemia, gastric surgery, alcoholism, Celiac or Crohn’s disease.

Zinc is necessary, albeit in smaller “trace” quantities, because it assists in about 300 important metabolic pathways, and those affect your health from head to toe!

I have a longer article and more studies posted on my website. In the meantime, here are some studies regarding zinc:

1. Immunity. There are numerous trials on zinc and its role in immunity, especially innate immunity which is our first line of defense. In one intriguing study from 2019, published in the journal, Clinical Infectious Diseases, researchers concluded, “Our results showed that, in COVID-19 patients, oral zinc can decrease 30-day death, ICU admission rate and can shorten symptom duration.”

2. Asthma and Allergies. In September 2022, a paper was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The researchers found that children were more susceptible to allergies and asthmatic disease if they did not have adequate amounts of zinc.

3. Skincare. According to a meta-analysis published in The Journal of Dermatological Treatment Aug 2022), zinc supplementation has a lot of benefits and found a supporting role for zinc in many skin-related disorders. For example, it appears to help with Leishmaniasis,

warts, and inflammatory skin conditions like acne and rosacea.

4. Bones and Teeth. It’s well known that zinc works in tandem with other bone-loving minerals like strontium, boron, calcium, and vitamin D. We know that low zinc correlates to reduced bone density.

The recommended doses for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis are somewhere between 15mg to 30mg of zinc daily.

5. Prostate Cancer. Most doctors agree that zinc is useful to reproductive function. Low zinc correlates to higher rates of miscarriage and low sperm count. Studies suggest zinc may inhibit certain prostate cancer cell lines and slow metastasis. We know that tissue levels of zinc are consistently reduced in specimens taken from these patients.

6. Thyroid Function. It’s well known that a zinc deficiency contributes to more symptoms of thyroid illness. Low zinc will lead to the development of hypothyroidism and will deplete zinc faster. There’s more about healing thyroid conditions in my best-selling book sold on Amazon, Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagine.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency are a lack of taste or smell, hair loss, low appetite, fatigue, auditory loss, infertility, low libido, and easier bone fractures.

We can obtain adequate amounts of this element through our diet, especially foods such as shellfish, poultry, red meat and whole grains. Some fruits are naturally rich in zinc and these include guava, cantaloupe, peaches and pomegranates. Chelated zinc supplements are great because they are bound to a natural amino acid, so stomach complaints are lessened.

This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com)

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Cultural Committee Of Downtown Toms River Gingerbread Village

TOMS RIVER – Join the Cultural Committee of Downtown Toms River as they build a Gingerbread Village to be unveiled at the Winter Wonderland December 3. The Village will remain Downtown (site TBD) until the end of the Holidays. They would love some help from the children in our community! On November 25 and 26 between 1 to 5 p.m., TRAC - Toms River Artist Community will be holding decorating sessions. Parents can get some local holiday shopping done, or grab something to eat, hit the brewery and distillery while the kids are decorating Gingerbread! Or of course you can stay and help.

TRAC artists will be on hand to help. All pieces will stay at TRAC to be added to the Village Board and unveiled December 3. Be a proud part of your community and help

with this fun project. Exit 82 Theater Company, The Toms River Seaport, Downtown Toms River, The Toms River Library, Toms River Artist Community, Small Town Arts, TR, & Craft & Carry Customs are all up to their elbows in Gingerbread making kits for people to build. If you like to reserve a spot for the 25 or 26, please email Tomsriverartistcommunity732@qmail. com.

They are also accepting donations, mini candy canes, small strings of battery-operated led lights for inside the houses, ribbon candy, white cotton candy, powdered sugar, sprinkles, any holiday-ish candy and of course good old cash always works. Donations to be dropped of at Small Town Arts, TR 53 Main Street, The Downtown Shops, Toms River.

R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

Stopping Unwanted Calls And Texts

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

The rules on robocalls and robotexts:

• FCC rules limit many types of robocalls, though some calls are permissible if prior consent is given.

• Rules differ between landline and wireless phones; however, calls and text messages have the same protection under FCC rules.

• Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient.

• An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be robocalled or texted.

• Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction.

• Consumers can take back their permission to be called or texted in any reasonable way. A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent.

• All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemarketing robocalls.

• Telemarketers and robocallers are allowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who

consented to be called or texted gave up that number, which was reassigned to someone else. Callers have resources available to them to help them know ahead of time if a number’s “owner” has changed.

• Urgent calls or texts specifically for health or fraud alerts may be allowed without prior consent. They must be free, and consumers can say “stop” at any time.

• Phone companies face no legal barriers to offering consumers the use of technologies that block robocalls to any phone.

• The FCC encourages companies to offer this resource.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• To block telemarketing calls, register your number on the Do Not Call listwhich protects both landline and wireless phone numbers: www.donotcall.gov,

• Ask your phone company to offer robocall-blocking technology.

• If you use robocall-blocking technology already, it often helps to let that company know which numbers are producing unwanted calls so they can help block those calls for you and others.

• Tell unwanted callers that you do not consent to the call, make a record of the caller’s number and when you made your request not to be called, and let the FCC know if the caller does not comply with your request.

Berkeley Senior Premier Softball Fall Champs

BERKELEY - The Yellowbirds won the regular season fall league and the playoffs with an overall 12 and 3 record. Led by mgrs John Dowling and James Ballentyne they were the team to

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beat. Tom Blackwell led the team with an 800-plus batting average while Dan Sulich drove in 23 runs. Both pitchers Donny Galloway and Ray Colon were almost unbeatable.

Georgian Court graduates advocates, visionaries, humanitarians, boat rockers, achievers, and challengers of the status quo. These are the folks who change the world for the better. Rooted in the mission of Catholic higher education with the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, we welcome students from all religious, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

What else makes GCU so special?

• Diverse student population, many first in their families to attend college

• Devoted faculty & staff

• 37 majors, 45 minors

• 14 NCAA Division II Sports

• 50+ clubs & organizations, including campus ministry

• 114-acre campus in proximity to NYC, Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore AT GEORGIAN COURT, STUDENTS EXPAND WHAT IS POSSIBLE.

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Is It A Tortoise, A Turtle, Or Both?

Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Ever wonder when you see a turtle whether it lives on land or in water? I know I have. The term ‘turtle’ includes approximately 200 species of reptiles who have shells on their back. A step further, there can be both land (tortoises) and water species that are considered turtles. So, what’s the deal with tortoises? They are considered among turtles, except that they ONLY live on land.

Turtles and tortoises share many common traits – they are encased in a shell, have ribs and vertebrae, lay eggs on land, have a pelvic girdle, are unable to thermal regulate their body temperature (relying upon their environment to warm up or cool down), and lastly, rather than teeth they have a hard beak. The easiest way to identify a tortoise and turtle – a tortoise is terrestrial (living on land), and a turtle spends most of its time in water. Tortoises have rounded, heavier, dome-like shells and would be found in grasslands, deserts, scrub and evergreen and wet tropical forests. They are herbivores eating a large variety of plants, vegetables and fruit. They have thicker, stumpy, scaly,

horned toes – resembling elephant feet. Their legs help them carry their extreme weight as they travel on land.

Turtles love the water and can be found in ponds, swamps, rivers and wetlands. Turtles are omnivores, eating plants and protein like worms and insects, even jellyfish and small fish. Their shells are flatter and smoother, not as bulky, and their feet are either webbed possessing long claws to climb in and out of water, whereas aquatic turtles have flippers rather than feet. Box turtles and mud turtles have dome-shaped shells and are considered terrapins – they are smaller in size and exist on land and in water.

The lifespan of a tortoise is a long one. Depending on the size, some can live an average of 90 years. The giant tortoises have been known to live 100 years, even 200 years. A turtle’s average lifespan is approximately 30 years – larger sea turtles will average approximately 65 years.

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.

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

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Commendation medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal with Bronze Star and is a recipient of the National Law Enforcement medal from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Stambultsyan said during his speech, “the one question we are all asked is what do you want to be when you grow up? In 2009, I was a young 19-year-old and I thought I had it all figured out. I was going to put college on hold and join the military.

“I thought exactly what I was going to say when the recruiter asked me what do you want to be? I was prepared. I was going to answer, an American Airman but when the time came, he asked a very different question, and I had no idea how to answer it,” Stambultsyan added.

“The one question only the military will ask of you, ‘what do you want to contrib-

ute?’ That was the only question that truly mattered,” he added. He noted that many in the military were able to help him with what he wanted to be, to further his education, to travel. “You have to be careful what you ask for. I said, I want to fi nd love, boom I’m married to my wife of 12 years who is also a veteran and we have two little boys.

“The question still remained, what do I want to contribute, remembering the brave men in women of our history. What did veterans before me contribute? The answer is everything. They put their lives on hold and contributed everything they were asked to do and so much more,” he added.

Members of the Toms River American Legion Post 129 Color Guard were part of the ceremony as well as the OCC Concert Band who performed the National Anthem and a Salute to the Armed Forces. The Legion Post’s Rifle Squad provided a salute.

The ceremony concluded with Ross Eadie of the OCC Concert Band performing Taps.

─Photo by Bob Vosseller U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Raffi R. “Stambo” Stambultsyan, of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst stands as the Ocean County College Concert Band perform the Air Force theme as part of a veterans ceremony.

Real Estate

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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)

For Rent

Don't Miss The Opportunity Of Renting - A single-family home in Howell. For more details call Rut from Lifestyle International Realty (908)344-7230. (50)

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

For Sale Used Pellet StoveEngland stove works. Mod el 55-SHP10L. Heats 1500 sq. ft. E.P.A. certified. Price $500, ne gotiable. 732-350-1314. (49)

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 crys tal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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. (52)

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)

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Services

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)

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

CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interi or exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678.

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

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

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

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, sid ing, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)

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

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

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

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

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

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

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Custom House Painter - Pays at tention to detail, interior, cracks, nail pops,wall repair. Benjamin Moore paints. Wayne 908-327-5471. (52)

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Local Students Make Honor Roll At Oregon State University

NEW JERSEY – Names of students who have made the Scholastic Honor Roll Summer 2022 have been announced by Oregon State University.

A total of 3,162 students earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 6 graded hours of course work.

Students on the Honor Roll included:

Brick – Paul Nickerson, Post Baccalaureate, Computer Science.

Jackson – David Lowrimore, Junior, Environmental Sciences.

Little Egg Harbor – Timothy J. Lexa, Post Baccalaureate, Computer Science.

Toms River – Katherine T. Trahan, Senior, Computer Science.

Wall Township – Alexandra R. Fren, Post Baccalaureate, Computer Science.

Island Heights Police Participate In No Shave November

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Police Department is proud to announce their participation in the 2022 No Shave November.

This month Officers who participate will donate their own money to Detective Corporal Phil Sickinger of the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office. Phil was diagnosed with

ALS, which is a disease that affects nerve cells in the body which lose the ability to trigger specific muscle causing them to weaken and stop working, leading to paralysis.

This year’s goal is to reach $20,000, lets help reach this goal! To make a donation, visit paypal.com/pools/c/8OzLNCLpAh.

Soroptomist International Of The Central Jersey Coast Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – Soroptomist International of the Central Jersey Coast is holding a direct shipment fundraiser. There are many options to choose from. Supporters can pick their delivery date

from just before Thanksgiving through early December. visit the following website to place your order: threeriversfundraising.com/fundraiser/ sorocjc-wr22.

Photos courtesy Wilson Santana

Sending out a very Heartful thank you to Luisa’s restaurant, for accommodating and catering our wedding dinner with our special guest appearance of the Manasquan Batman.

Resident Club CV-5 Dance

WHITING – Resident Club CV-5 Dance will be held on December 2 from 7 to 11 p.m. Music by: “The Lenny Davis Band” eight-piece band playing a variety of music. Cost: $30 includes a buffet of sausage & peppers, eggplant parm, chicken française,

baked ziti, salad, pasta primavera, bread and butter. Snacks, dessert, soda drinks, coffee, and tea.

Last day to purchase tickets is November 22. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 for more information.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in Micromedia Publications’ 7 weekly newspapers. Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

PHOTO OF THE

Local Soup Kitchen Offering Free Th

anksgiving Day Feast

By Alyssa Riccardi

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Once again, Simon’s Soup Kitchen will be holding their Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 24.

Enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving treats such as turkey, stuffing, all the fixings and of course plenty of pies.

Just like last year, the meals will be served as individual take-out style dinners. Those interested can pick up a dinner at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue located at 168 Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights from 2 to 3 p.m.

“This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and traditions that are so much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday,” Sr. Executive Director of Simon’s Soup Kitchen John Salemi said.

Over 25 dedicated volunteers will be taking

the time to prepare and serve this feast in order to make this holiday dinner special.

“For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportunity to receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” Salemi said. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful for especially this year as 2021 has been so hard on so many.”

The annual Thanksgiving dinner distribution will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. from October through April at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome.

For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.

the Earth, Sun and Moon, the Blood Moon eclipse as seen over the Jersey Shore last week. This is the last total lunar eclipse until 2025. (Photo by Denise Maynard)

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

By

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t be blase if someone jumps through hoops to please you. Be transparent instead of keeping someone guessing about your feelings. Be sure you pay your bills on time and honor financial commitments this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Understanding the difference between love and the friend zone could prevent numerous problems. Your work may be scrutinized in the week ahead so be sure you handle routine duties to the best of your ability.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Unless you are an ostrich, you can’t hide your head and hope for the best. Envision the results you wish to achieve and embrace the facts before you take action. Hesitation and doubt can cause misunderstandings in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partner or loved one can infuse you with a sense of purpose and push you in the right direction. Listen to expert advice about financial strategies in the upcoming week but wait until late in the week to take action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your faith in trustworthy people. They can come through for you in any sticky situation that occurs in the week ahead. Although you may have doubts or feel left out, someone may want to earn your confidence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep the facts of the situation handy so you can clear the air if your motives are questioned. You may be called upon to perform detail-oriented tasks or be saddled with a tough work schedule in the coming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Table distractions. It may be difficult to focus on your other commitments if Cupid’s arrows pierce your heart. There is a time and place for everything and there should be plenty of time to share with a loved one this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Enjoy offering a token of your affection. You may be feeling especially kindhearted and harmony-loving at this time. Romantic notions, however, may need to be shelved until work is done in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The horizon looks larger from a distance. Someone close may seem inscrutable or give you conflicting signals in the week ahead. An ally or acquaintance could offer valuable insights that may alter your outlook.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your judgment about finances and business may temporarily be off base in the upcoming week. Some extra bills can impact your budget. Avoid making major purchases or taking on extra debts and obligations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Passionate work can be its own reward. You may be burdened with extra responsibilities or feel that you are the target of criticism. Family drama can be sorted out and set right at the end of the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) : Peace and harmony might be in short supply. You may be challenged by conflicts within the home or family as the week unfolds. Don’t be tempted to break off a relationship over a simple misunderstanding.

For the week of nov 19 - nov 25

Jeraldine Saunders

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