2023-07-08 - The Manchester Times

New Senior Services Office Opens In Whiting

Law Governing Mobile Homes, Gatherings Questioned

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – Proving that public input is important, remarks made during the latest Township Council meeting led to the tabling of an ordinance and further review of a township bill.

An ordinance that would further regulate mobile homes and trailers was put on hold (a practice referred to as “tabling”) after a resident questioned its content.

Keith Forgue of Madison Avenue told the governing body he wasn’t comfortable with some of the verbiage of the ordinance and that it provided too many loopholes. He asked for the Council to table ordinance 23-08.

“One of the things here was the description of the building and I noticed in here they were going to change it to any structure and there is a

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –

Lucille Hines has lived in the Whiting section of the township since 2000. The 91-year-old recently had a problem that required immediate attention and she

The Emergency Services building at 82 Lacey Road will be a place for seniors to get information about services. found the solution to her dilemma just a short distance from her home.

Hines came out a bit early to the Emergency Services building at 82 Lacey Road which now houses a senior services office. She came there

having read about the new office’s opening that was taking place that morning.

She shared her story with Judy Noonan, Mayor Robert Arace’s confidential aide, who was joined by Kaylan

Jersey Devil Statue e Leads Down A Road To History

By Stephanie Faughnan

PINE BARRENS – The recent theft of a prized Jersey Devil statue from an Ocean County restaurant has reignited a wave of interest in the history of the legendary creature.

Accounts of sightings of the “real” Jersey Devil have persisted for well over two centuries. The allure of capturing the elusive creature has even

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Ricotta, the Executive Secretary of the mayor’s office, Ocean County Senior Services Director Maria LaFace, members of her department and representatives of the Somebody (Services - See Page 15)

Officials Make Sure Boardwalk Games Are Fair

By Bob Vosseller

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Photos By Bob Vosseller Mayor’s Office Executive Secretary Kaylan Ricotta, left joins Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn, Ocean County Senior Services Director Maria LaFace, Mayor Robert Arace, Confidential Aide Judy Noonan and Councilman James Vaccaro in cutting the ribbon on the new senior services office.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Making sure rubber frogs have all their limbs and arcade game claws are

Photo By Bob Vosseller

An investigator for the Legalized Games of Chance Commission puts the hammer down to send a rubber frog flying to test the balance of the Seaside Heights boardwalk attraction during a recent inspection.

Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Popular folklore points to the end of this road through the Pine Barrens in Leeds Point.

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led to rewards being offered, and at one point, claims that it was caught and on public display.

According to popular folklore regarding the Jersey Devil, the story begins with Mother Leeds, a woman who lived in a part of Galloway outside Smithville. She became quite upset after she learned she was pregnant for the thirteenth time. On a stormy night in 1735, Mother Leeds was surrounded by her concerned friends as she entered labor.

During a 2014 presentation given to the Colonel Richard Somers Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Kean University professor Dr. Brian Regal provided more of the details associated with the legend.

“It was a difficult birth, and she screamed out, ‘Let this one be the devil,’” said Regal. “Rather than a normal baby coming out, a kind of horse-like thing with wings came out. It yelps at the astonished family, flies up the chimney, and disappears off into the Pine Barrens.”

“It then spends the next several centuries accosting anyone unfortunate enough to encounter it,” Regal continued.

A visit to Leeds Point confi rms that a Leeds family were prominent members of the local area. However, the road leading to their home is now private property. Others have reported that the Leeds house itself burned to the ground in 1952, and only its foundation still exists.

Kenneth Sooy, Sr., who has worked as Galloway’s Town Historian, said his wife is a Leeds, which further prompted his interest in the story of the Jersey Devil. He opined that a child born with deformities may have started the captivating legend.

“The child maybe occasionally got loose and ran through the yards,” said Sooy. “There was no television and no radio. People would just be sitting in the yard at dusk because it would be a hot night…Something goes scurrying through the brush; they might think it’s anything.”

Sooy said he believed the folk tale was actually attributed to Japhet and Deborah Leeds, but only because they had twelve children. However, the dates don’t work out according to Sooy. The couple were also highly regarded in the community, involved in the church, and not participating in witchcraft.

A Historical Perspective

Regal suggested that the legend of Mother Leeds giving birth to the Jersey Devil may have little to do with the Galloway area. His feelings are the story’s roots come from religious-political clashes in colonial Burlington County. These disputes involved early New Jersey politicians, including Benjamin Franklin and Daniel Leeds, a prominent figure of the time who was ostracized by the Quaker community for publishing almanacs containing astrological symbols and writings.

Regal pointed out the picture in the opening pages of his second phase almanac displayed a dragon-like figure that may have

led to the beginning of the Jersey Devil’s legendary creation.

Not only did the Quakers order the removal of Leeds’ almanac, but they also demanded that copies of his subsequent work, “The Temple of Wisdom,” be destroyed. Only one copy of the book exists in the United States and is a part of the Pennsylvania Historical Society’s collection.

“Leeds is on the receiving end of the fi rst major political censorship campaign in America,” said Regal. “This just devastates him because he joined the Society of Friends because he felt these people loved him and embraced him and felt the same way he did.”

The disputes between Leeds and the Quaker community intensified. Leeds decided to write anti-Quaker pamphlets, leading to his dismissal and public condemnation by the local South Jersey Quaker community. In retaliation, a Quaker named Caleb Pusey published a book called “Satan’s Harbinger Encountered,” suggesting Leeds penned his works on behalf of the devil.

Leeds’ son Titan ultimately inherited the almanac business, and Ben Franklin went up against Titan when he published his own almanac, calling it Poor Richard’s.

According to Regal’s research, Franklin decided to fight his competition by saying Poor Richard had consulted the stars and predicted Titan’s death.

Titan Leeds allegedly became very insulted and accused Franklin of being a fool and a liar. Franklin’s response may have also contributed to the origin of the Leeds Devil and, subsequently that of the Jersey

Devil. The two may have been related but not necessarily the same.

In reply to the accusations, Franklin called Titan his friend, and said that he would never say horrible things about him. Regal called the ruse essentially a “smear campaign.”

“This must be the ghost of Titan Leeds,” Franklin reportedly said. “If you see Titan Leeds, that must mean that the ghost of Titan Leeds has come back to life as a sorcerer.”

In the winter of around 1905, Regal said peculiar footprints appeared in the snow scattered across the Pine Barrens, with an intriguing connection made by the locals. These mysterious markings prompted memories of the notorious Leeds Devil and marked the inception of what would become the compelling tale of the Jersey Devil.

Regal explained that the proprietors of a Philadelphia “dime museum” recognized the public’s intrigue surrounding the elusive creature and sought to capitalize on it. Their ingenious plan involved painting a kangaroo green, affixing wings to it, and promoting it as a part of their freak show. In a bid to enhance the exhibit’s allure, they cleverly chose the name “Jersey Devil,” believing it would generate more interest than the moniker “Leeds Devil.”

Jersey Devil Sightings

Despite historical theories that challenge the existence of a supernatural being like the Jersey Devil, adamant believers persist in their claims of firsthand encounters.

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whole list of stuff, tents, trailers, lunch wagons basically anything with a roof on the property is a building. That sounds a little extreme.”

“Regarding places of assembly there also seems to be some things that are leaving too many loopholes. It is mentioned that any building that is devoted to gathering up persons would allow any building as long as they can see it is not devoted to a place of assembly even if it is a residence,” he added.

He noted that in temporary unused storage structures “it seems that you have to get permits for a Dumpster or a Pod type of structure. Seems like an extra burden on the taxpayers. I’m assuming a temporary zoning permit comes with a cost.”

Keith Forgue said, “I did come up with some constructive language here if you are interested in looking at it or passing it along.” He also noted that no language had been added to the ordinance about the number of parking places needed for a place of assembly. “Would that require a parking place for every four persons?”

The Council voted unanimously to table the ordinance. “We are going to take further review of this ordinance,” Council President Roxy Conniff said. That action drew applause from the audience.

Looking at the bills

Resident Karen Perry questioned the cost of a bill “that was almost $12,000 for the repair of a 2013 truck and it doesn’t say what that repair was for. Was that looked at and is it really cost effective?”

Council Vice President James Vaccaro and Councilman Joseph Hankins prepared the payment of bills and noted that the repair was for the vehicle’s transmission.

“There are some other ones that are grouped in with some repairs for EMS and police cars that were in a collision,” she added. “I thought that was a lot of money so I wanted to see what that was all about.”

“The bill was $22,510.50 and it was various items and each item was looked at by Councilman Hankins and myself and the bills were normal. The repairs were quite substantial in each case,” Vaccaro said.

“I thought that was a lot of money,” Perry repeated.

“It is. We were concerned ourselves when we saw it,” Vaccaro responded.

Council President Conniff thanked her for bringing the matter up. “We are going to have our township clerk look into this and get some information for us.”

Rent Control

During a prior council meeting, residents of Silverwoods called for rent control, describing actions by the development’s management as unethical.

Salvatore DelCollo said, “we need rent control for Silverwoods and all senior citizens.” He said he liked what the governing body did for the residents with trailers - referring to a rent leveling ordinance passed earlier in the year.

Township Attorney Lauren Staiger noted there were departments within Ocean County that could put him in contact with Senior Services and Consumer Affairs. “They could get you in touch with people that could help you.”

Fellow Silverwoods resident Greg Malko said he felt what management had done regarding lease increases “was extortion, and blackmail.”

“Most folks are on fixed income, and some people are using their savings to get by. Think about what you would do if it was you or your family members. My neighbors are my family and I worry about them all. We need to do what’s right,” he added.

A third Silverwoods resident agreed with DelCollo and Malko’s remarks. “We are being bullied.” She did some research and found paperwork from code and standards regarding rules about raising rent which she presented to the council.

Staiger urged residents who feel they are facing unfair treatment to “follow up with county services.”

Bill Would Create $10M Fund For Volunteer Fire Companies

Capitol Comments

TRENTON – Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove have introduced legislation to support the financial needs of volunteer fire companies. The 9th District delegation’s legislation would establish the “Volunteer Fire Company Assistance Program” along with a special non-lapsing State fund that would receive an initial appropriation of $10 million to support the operations and sustainability

of volunteer fire companies.

The concept for the delegation’s legislation is strongly supported by the Borough of Pine Beach’s governing body. The governing body of Waretown has also stated its support for the establishment of a fund to support volunteer fire companies.

The 9th District delegation’s companion legislation has been introduced as A-5570 and S-3925.

The delegation issued the following remarks:

“Volunteer fire companies provide critical, life-saving services that communities across Ocean County rely on every day. It

is also important to note that these dedicated firefighters save local taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars every year by volunteering their time and expertise.

“State regulations and financial strains can limit the ability of some municipalities to provide additional funding to volunteer fire companies such as for upgrading or replacing emergency equipment. Given the critical public safety issues at play, it’s time for the State to step up with a dedicated funding source to ensure volunteer fire companies are properly equipped to effectively carry out their serious responsibilities.

“Last, but certainly not least, we want to thank the governing body of Pine Beach for bringing this proposal to our attention and providing background based on the

operations of the Borough’s own volunteer fire department.”

Under the delegation’s legislation, the Director of the Division of Fire Safety would be required to develop and administer a grant program to annually distribute monies in the fund to volunteer fire companies in the form of grants to support the ongoing operations and sustainability of volunteer fire companies, including the purchasing of emergency equipment.

The 9th District delegation has also introduced companion legislation, S-1697 and A-757, which would permit volunteer firefighters and first aid or rescue squad members to claim an additional exemption of $5,000 to be taken as a deduction from their gross income if they meet certain qualifications.

Bill Would Reduce Cost Of Prescriptions

Capitol Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee which has jurisdiction over national health care policy, and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) introduced the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act – vitally important bipartisan legislation to tackle one of the biggest drivers of the high cost of prescription drugs, particularly for senior adults on Medicare. This builds on Sen. Menendez’s other legislative efforts to lower the cost of prescription drugs for patients at the pharmacy counter.

The Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act would ensure that patients can finally benefit from low-

er-cost products instead of being forced to pay for higher-priced drugs solely because of pricing gimmicks used by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the drug pricing middlemen. This legislation would clearly establish pricing “tiers” to separate lower-cost generic drugs and biosimilar products from name-brand drugs so that patients pay less out of pocket for truly lower-priced drugs, therefore incentivizing prices to drop for patients.

“I’m proud to be working with Sen. Lankford on this bipartisan solution, which takes on PBM discriminatory formulary practices that unfairly drive up the costs of prescription drugs for seniors on Medicare Part D,” said Menendez. “I am committed to lower costs for my constituents and Americans all across the country at the pharmacy counter, and this legislation is another step towards reforming PBMs so they cannot continue gaming the

system on the backs of patients.”

The Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act requires:

• Medicare Part D to cover a generic or biosimilar if it costs less than its namebrand counterpart.

• Generic drugs or biosimilars to be placed on a generic/biosimilar formulary pricing tier and name-brand drugs to be placed on a brand tier, with the generic tier having a lower insurance cost-sharing requirement for patients than the namebrand tier.

• A new tier for specialty generics or biosimilars that would also have a lower insurance cost-sharing requirement for patients.

Sen. Menendez has long advocated for creating a more affordable health care system for every New Jerseyan and Americans across the country. Last year, he helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which capped the price of insulin at $35 a month for seniors on Medicare, and he authored aprovision that also capped Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 a year.

Earlier this month, Sen. Menendez, alongside Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-Okla.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), led the introduction of the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act to delink the compensation of PBMs

from drug price and utilization in order to better align incentives that will help lower prescription drug costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. At a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, the Senator pressed the witnesses about the impacts vertical integration of PBMs, pricing transparency, and insurer consolidation have on health care consumers. In March, Sen. Menendez questioned witnesses during a Senate Finance Committee about the impact PBMs have on the prescription drug supply chain and how their warped incentive structure drives up prices for patients and consumers. The Senator emphasized how PBMs prefer prescription drugs with a higher list price versus those with a lower list price because they can obtain larger rebates. PBMs do this even though the patient would pay significantly less if they selected the drug with the lower list price.

This April, Sens. Wyden and Crapo released a legislative framework to address PBMs and issues with the prescription drug supply chain. This framework aims to modernize and enhance federal prescription drug programs, with the goal of reducing drug costs for patients and taxpayers. Sen. Menendez will work to include the PBM Act and the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act in any drug pricing package that the Senate considers.

St Elisabeth’s Chapel By The Sea Gift Auction Is Back

at 7:30 p.m.

Only advance ticket purchase; cost is $15. limit 200 people. Call 732-831-4483 or 732-830-1425 for tickets. No one under 18 will be admitted.

Senator Robert Menendez

Senator Christopher J. Connors 9th Legislative District

TOMS RIVER – St Elisabeth’s Chapel’s Gift Auction will be held on July 25 located at The Toms River Elks Club, 600 Washington Street, Toms River. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; drawings start

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The legend of the Jersey Devil has become integral to New Jersey’s identity, with countless sightings and eerie encounters etching themselves into the fabric of local folklore. Many maintain that the elusive creature continues to wander through the vast expanse of the Pine Barrens.

Two years ago, Susan Wolf, a senior citizen from Whiting, firmly believed she came faceto-face with the Jersey Devil. The incident occurred as Wolf returned home after visiting her boyfriend at Deborah Hospital.

“It was ten o’clock in the evening, and I was on Lakehurst Road,” Wolf said. “There was a lot of mist in the air as I neared Whiting’s bogs.”

According to Wolf, she was traveling in the righthand lane when the Jersey Devil came out from some trees on the left. He came within 20 feet of her windshield.

“He looked me in the eye like he knew what eye contact was,” shared Wolf. “He was about 4 or 5 feet tall and was flying with long bat wings that fluctuated very slowly. His nose looked like a moose nose.”

Wolf emphasized that she’s not the type of person to believe in conspiracy theories or anything outside the norm. Although the brief encounter frightened her, Wolf did not report anything to the authorities.

Over the years, others have claimed to have met up with the Jersey Devil and were startled by its piercing screams. Even before the appearance of unusual footprints in 1905, there were tales that Napolean Bonaparte’s brother came in contact with the Jersey Devil on his Bordentown estate.

Weird New Jersey has a collection of Jersey Devil stories, including one related by Sonny

D., who said he was at a drive-up in Bayville when an immense figure caught Sonny’s attention, sprinting across Route 9. It resembled the iconic portrayals of the Jersey Devil - a tailless, furless creature with visible ribs and an elongated head with short, flattened ears. Its towering stature almost reached ten feet. Meanwhile, located just a few miles away from the alleged legendary birthplace of the Jersey Devil, JD’s Pub & Grille proudly pays homage to its namesake.

Staff members interviewed at the establishment were unable to pass on accounts of close encounters with the Jersey Devil, providing no recent sightings or experiences to fuel the legend.

Nevertheless, patrons Jim and Barb Ryan have embraced the local folklore wholeheartedly. Their admiration for the Jersey Devil is evident as they adorned the rooftop of their home’s Tiki Bar with a captivating neon representation of the creature.

As the belief in the Jersey Devil persists, and the fascination continues to grow, the search for answers intensifies. Whether through books, the dedication of paranormal enthusiasts, or the spotlight of television shows, the legend of the Jersey Devil remains firmly embedded in local folklore. An enduring interest in the mystical creature has even led to the formation of dedicated groups determined to search out and uncover the truth behind the myth.

“I can summarize this whole Jersey Devil story with one sentence,” said Regal in an interview. “It’s not about a monster; it’s about the history of human hatred and fear.”

Regal and his Kean University colleague Dr. Frank J. Esposito have written a book called “The Secret History of the Jersey Devil,” published by John Hopkins University Press. It is available in paperback and as an e-book.

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

Crestwood Village 6

Residents Club News

WHITING – CV6 Residents Club meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Their next meeting is July 18. Check the bulletin board in the clubhouse or the Village Six Facebook page. They encourage residents to join by becoming a member and enjoying all of the events but to also sign up to help volunteer and be part of growth. Support all Crestwood Village Six activities.

The Residents club will be hosting a “Village 6 Country BBQ & Dance” on July 15 at the Deerfield Hall Clubhouse, from 6 to 10 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Johnny. A BBQ buffet will be available for our guests. Snacks, dessert, soda, water, coffee and tea provided. BYOB. There will be door prizes, a true 50/50 and raffles. Tickets are $32 ($30 for 2023 Residents Club paid members) are being sold Mondays at the Crestwood Village 6 Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, from 10 to 11 a.m. Please note: There will be no tickets sold at the door on the day of the dance for this event. For questions or tickets call Kathy Casper between the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 732-500-6155. You can also leave a voicemail message and someone will return your call. Menu of food/drinks being served are the following: fried chicken, sausage with onions and peppers, BBQ ribs, corn on the cob, potato salad, toss salad, coleslaw, mac and cheese, baked beans, soda, water, coffee, tea, and dessert (BYOB).

The Residents club will be hosting “1st Annual Uncanny Hootenanny” Square Dance on August 19 at the Deerfield Hall Clubhouse, from 6 to 10 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. They will have Caller Betsy Gotta and her husband Roy. Snacks, dessert,

soda, water, coffee and tea provided. BYOB and your own food for your table if you would like. Tickets are $12 ($10 for 2023 Residents Club paid members) are being sold Mondays at the Crestwood Village 6 Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, from 10 to 11 a.m. For questions or tickets call Kathy Casper between the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 732-500-6155. You can also leave a voicemail message and someone will return your call.

The Resident club will be hosting a “See You In September” Dance on September 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Henry “Ocean DJ” Snacks, dessert, soda, water, coffee and tea provided. BYOB and your own food for your table if you would like. Tickets are $12 ($10 for 2023 Residents Club paid members) are being sold Mondays at the Crestwood Village 6 Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, from 10 to 11 a.m. For questions or tickets call Kathy Casper from between the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 732-500-6155. You can also leave a voicemail message and someone will return your call.

The Crestwood Village 6 Indoor Flea Market will be held on September 30 at the Deerfield Hall Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Setup will be available on September 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. and September 30 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Tables are $12 interior and $15 on the wall. Village six members only may sign up until the end of July. There will be a silent auction, 50/50, breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Any questions call Julie Sutton 732-849-5363.

Manchester Day Rescheduled

MANCHESTER – Save the date!

Manchester Day is rescheduled for August 26. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake with games, prizes, demos, rides, entertainment and

fireworks.

Free shuttle service schedule is available from the municipal parking lot, Bowker Field parking lot and senior villages (main club house).

Manchester Recreation Farmers’ Market

MANCHESTER – Manchester Recreation Farmers’ Market has opened for the season! The market will be held at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive, Thursdays

until August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Manchester Recreation ay 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 or email recreation@manchestertwp.com.

Movies At The Lake

MANCHESTER – Manchester Recreation presents “Movies At The Lake.” Join at Pine Lake. Movie is free to the public. Bring

lawn chairs and blankets.

September 8 at 7:30 p.m. – Movie TBA

October 13 at 6:45 p.m. – Movie TBA

Zumba Classes

WHITIING – Crestwood Village VI announces Zumba with Ashley every Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Deerfield Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, Manchester. All villages are welcome. For more information, call 609-405-3234.

Regional Day School Graduates

Members of the Regional Day School Class of 2023 and members of the school’s staff and school district administrators enjoy the commencement ceremony that was recently held at the school.

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER

– Congratulations went out from family members, teachers, school staff and public officials to the 2023 graduates of Manchester’s Regional Day School while district elementary schools held some special celebrations of their own. There wasn’t a dry eye to be found as guests of the annual commencement came together to congratulate and celebrate the Regional Day School students as they entered the event. The attendees were then welcomed to the celebration by a Presentation of Colors and Flag Salute courtesy of the Manchester Township High School New Jersey ROTC Cadets and Regional Day School’s Student Council President Cody K. Six graduates walked into their graduation to cheers and “Pomp & Circumstance” played by members of the Manchester

Township High School band. They were presented with awards and gifts from the school, M.T.A.U. and M.T.E.A. They were graced with well wishes and words of wisdom by Superintendent John Berenato, Principal Lisa Michallis and Director of Special Services Bridget Antonucci.

The graduates and fellow Regional Day School Students entertained the audience with a performance of “This is Me” from “The Greatest Showman.”

This year’s graduates of Manchester’s Regional Day School include: Autumn Daniels - Central Regional High School; Nicole Gleeson- Toms River High School North; Travis Jack - Toms River High School South; Taylor Lopez - Jackson Memorial High School; Christian Milius - Manchester Township High School; and Ta’Quana Reed - Manchester Township High School.

2023 Theatre Trips

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Recreation Department presents their 2023 theatre trips. From Broadway to you!

September 12 – Grumpy Old Man: Surfl ight Theatre, Beach Haven. Cost is $98 per ticket. Includes bus, lunch at The Waterfront, show. Bus leaves from soccer field parking lot at 10:15 a.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m.; Showtime is 2 p.m. Payment due no sooner than August 12.

October 12 – Dracula a Comedy of Terrors: Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven. Cost is $108 per ticket. Includes bus, lunch at Buckalew’s, show. Bus leaves from soccer field parking lot at 10:15 a.m. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m.; Showtime is 2 p.m. Payment due

no sooner than September 12.

December 5 – Christmas at the Playhouse: Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, West Hampton NJ. Cost is $125 per ticket. Includes bus, lunch, show. Bus leaves from soccer field parking lot at 9:15 a.m. Lunch is at 11 a.m. followed by show. Payment due no sooner than November 5.

Payment is required no sooner than one to one and a half months before each show date. If you make a reservation and your plans change, call to cancel. Refunds will only be issued if there is a wait list.

To reserve your tickets, call the Recreation department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101, 5102, 5103.

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Manchester High School Senior Awarded As Game Changer

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – Township High School (MTHS) senior Addison Both is a game changer.

She recently won NJ.com’s New Jersey High School Game Changers Sports Award and is now recognized for her role as the MTHS Football Team’s manager and has been awarded the NJ.com Team Manager of the Year.

According to NJ.com , the High School Game Changers Sports Awards celebrate New Jersey high school student success on and off the field. Game Changers are recognized for their athletic achievements, as well as their hard work and dedication to academics, entrepreneurship, activism, service, leadership and more.

Addison is not only an outstanding football team manager but is also a student athlete herself as a member of the MTHS Swim Team.

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Manchester Township High School Senior Addison Both recently won NJ.Com’s New Jersey High School Game Changers Sports award.

50th Annual Horseshoe Tournament

MANCHESTER – Join Manchester Township for the 50th Annual Horseshoe Tournament at Harry Wright Lake on August 5. (Rain date August 6)

On-site registration closes at 88 max or 9 a.m. Singles and doubles. Play begins

at 9:30 a.m. Wear your oldest Manchester Horseshoe Tournament shirt for a chance to win a prize.

For more information, call the Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 or 5102.

A Night In Paradise

MANCHESTER – Join Manchester Recreation on August 11 (rain date August 18) at 7 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake for their Hawaiian Show.

Enjoy Hula Dancers, live Luau Band, Tahitian Drummers, Fire Kinfe Warriors. Free evening for summer family fun!

Manchester Gives Back Blood Drive

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Gives Back Blood Drive returns on July 12 from 1 to 6 p.m. Consider donating if you’re able by signing up at the following: redcrossblood. org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=0226466&fbclid.

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Crestwood Village II Travel Club

WHITING – The Crestwood Village II

Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips:

Resorts Casino and Atlantic City Airshow “Preview” – August 15. Travel to Atlantic City to see a preview of the Atlantic City Airshow. Watch the performers practice their routines over the boardwalk for the next day show. Enjoy Resorts Casino and a day by the sea.

Tickets are $35 and includes bus transportation, driver gratuity and $10 slot play at Resorts Casino. Bus boards Harmony Hall at 9 a.m. and leaves 9:15 a.m. Return bus boards at 4:15 p.m. and leaves 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now in the Harmony Hall Activities room on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. until July 19.

Doo Wop Christmas at Tropicana – November 30. Travel to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City to see the show “A Doo Wop Christmas” performed by the Doo Wop Project and their band. Hear vintage holiday songs by The Crests, Belmonts,

Flamingos and more in doo wop style. The Doo Wop Project has appeared around the country and has performed in Jersey Boys.

Tickets are $94 and includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, show and $25 slot play. Bus boards Harmony Hall at 12:30 p.m. and leaves 12:45 p.m. Return bus boards 7:45 p.m. and leaves 8 p.m. Tickets will be on sale in the Harmony Hall Activities room on Wednesdays beginning August 23 until October 26.

Menopause 2 at Tropicana – April 16, 2024. Travel to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City to see the show “Menopause 2 Cruising Through The Change.” Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. We can only imagine what’s going to happen. Tickets will be on sale later in the year.

No refunds unless trips are cancelled. For more information, call Linda at 732-7161928 or Fran at 732-581-2290.

Concert Fest 2023

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township and The Recreation Department proudly present “Concert Fest 2023” at Harry Wright Lake, Whiting.

July 12

5 p.m. - WJRZ

6 p.m. - “Julian & Dominique”

7:30 p.m. - “Stoneflower” Santana Tribute

Band

July 26

5 p.m. - WJRZ

6 p.m. - “Stiletto & The Saxman”

7:30 p.m. - “The Cameos”

August 9

5 p.m. - WJRZ

6 p.m. - “Jukebox Legends” 7:30 p.m. - “KBrown Express”

August 23

5 p.m. - WJRZ

6 p.m. - “Rock N’ Rhythm”

7:30 p.m. - “British Invasion Years”

Listen to WJRZ for concert updates. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Refreshment and food vendors will be available.

For details contact Manchester Township Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 or 5102 or visit the website at manchestertwp.com.

American Polish Club Of Whiting

WHITING – The American Polish Club’s regular monthly meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Wednesdays of each month except for July and August (summer break).

Meetings are open to all seniors 55 and

older who reside in other Senior Communities. You don’t have to be of Polish descent to join. Membership dues: $10 per year. Any questions, call RoseMarie Bartley, Secretary, at 732-350-4851.

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Women’s’ Club News

WHITING – Welcome July! This month we will be celebrating Independence Day on July 4. It marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted (July 4, 1776) and the United States officially became its own nation. American citizens celebrate America’s birthday with festivals, parades, fireworks, barbecues, and other festive activities!

The monthly Women’s Club meeting was held on June 5. The meeting was called to order by Rose and, as usual, we recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang God Bless America.

Rose started the meeting by asking for any new members. Unfortunately, this month there were none, however, we look forward to welcoming you in September. In keeping with that theme, later in the meeting Rose discussed that some new perspective members may be unclear of who we are and what we do. Perhaps you are not familiar with meeting dates and special activities we do each year. Therefore, the Executive Board of the club will have an Introduction Orientation meeting in early August for our newer members and those who may be interested in joining. This will be open to anyone wishing to attend. Please look in August’s News and Views and Crestwood Sun for that date.

Jeanette, the Recording Secretary, read the minutes to our May meeting. And Karen Bauer, Treasurer, gave her report as well. There were no corrections to either report and were accepted by the membership.

Rose then spoke about the 50th Anniversary celebration for Village III held on June 4th. In keeping with the theme, Rose had asked Rachel to take several pictures of all in the Women’s Club. These pictures will be displayed as the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Women’s Club and their activities.

The 50th Anniversary banner which was purchased by the Women’s Club will soon have a plaque added to it to designate the donation.

Rose than asked the membership for any ideas for activities for the coming year, as well as what they felt we didn’t need to repeat. We found many ideas to be food related. Soup luncheon, pizza party, pot luck, “social night”, chili cook-off. A suggestion was made to cancel the bagpipe entertainment next year for St. Patrick’s Day. Although some members have been to this celebration, we do have

new members as well who may have not. This will be discussed further.

As you may be aware, we have been asking for volunteers to supply baked goods every month for refreshments. Please know that this does not have to be home-made. We will enjoy purchased baked goods as well. You do not need to bake them yourself!

The Vice President, Diane DeMonte was then asked to speak about our Fall Flea Market. This will be held on October 28. Tables will go on sale in August at a cost of $12 per table. Please look for coming announcements in the News and Views and Crestwood Sun.

Donna Brown, Corresponding Secretary, read another thank you message from the food pantry. Rose then reminded all that a bin will be placed in the Lobby of Unity Hall to continue donations through the summer. Another option is to bring them to the Mini Mart, which runs through the summer (except for July 5). A member also reminded us that donations can be made directly to the pantry.

Pam Sroczynski, Good and Welfare Sunshine Lady announced that two sympathy cards were sent. One to Maureen Mehrtens and the other to Winnie Mele on the loss of their husbands.

Pat Shea was then asked to Install the Officers for 2023-2024. Each were installed to their office and given a rose to commemorate the occasion. The officers remain the same as this year.

Summer birthdays for June, July and August were then celebrated.

An announcement for the travel club: There are still tickets available for August 10 trip to the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. In September, there will be a trip to Peddler’s Village on the 26. Tickets are available from 9 to 11 a.m. at the clubhouse during the Mini Mart.

Announcement was made by Diane Zambor from the Resident’s Club. She again thanked the Women’s Club for the 50th Banner.

The 50/50 was drawn. The next meeting will be on September 5 at 1:30 p.m. However, a reminder to look for the special Orientation Meeting in August.

Reminder: The Mini Mart continues throughout the summer (except for July 5). We continue to ask for volunteers and donations. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were enjoyed by all.

Manchester Recreation Farmers’ Market

MANCHESTER – Manchester Recreation

Farmers’ Market has opened for the season!

The market will be held at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive, Thursdays

until July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Manchester Recreation ay 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 or email recreation@manchestertwp.com.

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“I just discovered that my phone is not working. I have the Life Alert. I figured I’d come right over here and get some help and see what they could do,” Hines said.

Shortly after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the building, Hines received help from several representatives. Noonan was happy to report later in the day that Hines received the help she needed to get her phone operational again - which was a relief to her knowing she once again had a quick source of communication.

“These are the kinds of problems seniors have and this office is a convenient place for them to come for help and information,” Noonan added.

Among those present were Mayor Arace, Council Vice President James Vaccaro and Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn.

“I think it is accommodating those in this part of our community. It will be very convenient for them and I think it will work out well,” Vaccaro said.

Mayor Arace also noted the convenience the new office would provide. “Trekking across to the east side of town can be difficult for seniors. This will make it easier for

them. Sometimes there is 25-to-30-minute traffic.”

“We have a lock box program that we are working on,” the mayor added. The township has another office near Town Hall. He also noted the high population of seniors in Manchester and the high number of veterans in the township that also seek services.

Noonan said she hopes to see the facility to also be used for special senior and veterans’ informational programs.

“Having Judy out here, having senior services out here and eventually I’d like to have services for veterans,” the mayor added.

LaFace said it is great to have a location “where we can better educate your residents on some of the issues that we are seeing. It would be great to get ahead of it here.”

Quinn said regarding senior services that anything the township needed from the county he would help with. “We are actually going out to different communities now, we went out to Ocean County College this week.”

Whiting resident Barbara Juhase was another attendee. “I moved into the area in May of last year. I still work full-time and am not 65 but once I retire, I want to know what services are available in the area.”

The facility is open from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The phone number is 732-657-8121x4930.

Learn To Play ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ At Library

TOMS RIVER – Ever wanted to learn to play “Dungeons & Dragons,” but didn’t know how to start? As part of our Adult Summer Reading Program theme, “All Together Now,” the Ocean County Library will present a “Dungeons & Dragons” crash course at six branches:

• Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, 609-494-2480, 6:30 p.m. July 12

• Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, 732-657-7600, 6:30 p.m. July 19

• Plumsted Branch,119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, 609-758-7888, 6:30 p.m. July 24

• Lacey Branch,10 East Lacey Road, 609693-8566, 6:30 p.m. August 7

• Stafford Branch,129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin, 609-597-3381, 6:30 p.m. August 23

• Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, 732-349-6200, 6:30 p.m. August 28

The presentation will cover basics of the Fifth Edition. Learn how to fill out a character sheet, what each part means, and how to run a campaign as a Dungeon Master. This 90-minute program will help develop your gaming skills and get you started on a pastime full of fun and adventure. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events for this free program. For more information, visit or call any participating branch, or call 732-349-6200.

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actually able to grab stuffed animals keeps games of chance fair and honest.

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Seaside Heights Police Chief Thomas Boyd, Division of Consumer Affairs

Acting Director Cari Fais and numerous members of her department came out to the borough boardwalk to promote a safe summer, honest shopping and a fair chance of winning a prize.

Their visit at Blaine Avenue was part of the Division’s annual enforcement initiative designed to promote a family-friendly environment at the Jersey Shore. The “Safe Summer” program includes summer-long inspections of boardwalk games for fairness of play, and to ensure they have not been modified to the disadvantage of players.

Bruce Hurlbunt, an investigator for the Legalized Games of Chance Commission,

was among those looking over the games that day and one of their fi rst stops was the flying rubber frog attraction. “We’re making sure they are all level.” He noted that the attraction which involves customers slamming a small hammer that causes the rubber frogs to fly on metal lilly pads needs to have a proper balance.

The group spent about an hour touring various spots on the boardwalk to run some tests, check retail prices, check the scales at a candy shop and to even throw a few basketballs. Even though no one was able to score, the game was deemed to be fair. Platkin was a bit luckier at Sonny and Ricky’s Arcade, checking out a game machine that netted him a T-shirt prize.

“It is a beautiful day here on the boardwalk. I want to thank everyone that are here with me. The boardwalk is iconic in New Jersey for everyone who lives here and comes here and the boardwalks throughout the state,” he said. “When you come to pay the games at the boardwalk, we want you to

2023 Clamfest

WHITING – Whiting United Methodist Church will be having their annual Clamfest on July 15. This again will be a “take-out” meal that is open to the community. The meal includes red or white clam chowder made with local clams, a stuffed clam in a hard shell and a homemade dessert. Each meal costs $15 and will need to be pre-ordered. It will also need to be heated. Orders will be picked up in a

drive-through style at the rear of the church from 4 to 5 p.m.

To order your meals, call 609-971-6154 no later than July 12. Leave your name, phone number, please specify red or white clam chowder and what quantity you are ordering. If you have any questions, call the church office at 732-350-6878. Do not call the church office to place your order; please use the number listed above. Thank you!

know that you have a fair shot. When you are buying stuff at the stores you know the prices are fair, you know what they are and if you need to return something, you know how to do it.”

“That is what this is about - making sure people know what their rights are and that we take it seriously,” Platkin said. He said the inspectors examine “basketballs to see if they are too inflated, frogs at the frogger game have limbs. If so we’ll make sure those things get fi xed.”

“We want people to know that if you are good at those games, you are going to win,” he added.

It was noted that a Safe Summer Task Force was made up of investigators and community outreach members from the Division of Consumer Affairs Office of Consumer Protection (OCP). They make periodic visits to the state’s shore boardwalks to conduct compliance inspections and also hold public education events.

The inspections and events are held in con-

junction with inspections by the Division’s Legalized Games of Chance Commission (LGCCC) and with help from the county consumer affairs offices and other county and local enforcement agencies. The inspections are held all summer long.

According to a breakdown of boardwalk enforcement activity in 2022, the OCP inspected 42 stores during Safe Summer events in the borough, Atlantic City and Point Pleasant and $6,500 in penalties were assessed from 14 violations cited in 12 stores. The infractions involved the pricing at 10 stores and pricing and refund policies at two stores. Last year 20 stores were inspected in Seaside Heights and only three were cited with violations for their pricing and refund policy.

Chief Boyd remarked, “We’re happy the Attorney General and the Prosecutor are here today making sure everything is safe and everything is legit. People come to Seaside to enjoy themselves and we also want them to win.”

Live Healthy Ocean County Chronic Disease Screenings

MANCHESTER – Mayor Robert Arace, Manchester Town Council, and the Manchester Senior Advisory Council are proud to sponsor Live Healthy Ocean County.

Join for free Chronic Disease screenings provided by the Ocean County Health Department on August 2 from

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Crestwood Village 5 Club House, 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting.

Services include: blood pressure screening, stroke risk assessment, medication management, diabetes, dental and health education. Dieticians and dental consultants will be on site.

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

Hearing Aids And Water

By now, you’ve probably heard that there are waterproof hearing aids. This is true, and they’re an amazing technological advancement, but most devices are only water resistant. This is made possible by a moisture-repellent nano-coating. It’s helpful but not impenetrable. Here are some tips to protect your tech from water damage: Want more advice on how to protect your investment in better hearing? Call us today — we’re HEAR to help! This may seem like a lot of things to keep in mind while wearing and caring for your devices, but the precautions are worth it. Over time, exposure to moisture can corrode the delicate electronics and shorten their lifespan. By doing what you can to keep them dry, you’ll save on repairs, replacements, and premature upgrades.

Avoid Moisture Altogether Remember to take your devices out of your ears before showering, hitting the pool, or getting into the hot tub. Be sure to store them in their own secure case rather than in a pocket or purse. The safest risk is the one you don’t take.

Wipe Them Down Wiping your devices daily with a clean, dry cloth helps clear moisture and debris. Audiowipes can be purchased from your hearing healthcare professional which is even a better option than using a dry cloth. This is especially important during the colder months when condensation is more likely to form.

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Use Hearing Aid Covers These can help protect your devices from water splashes, sweat, humidity, dust, and dirt.

Try a Hearing Aid Dryer or Dehumidifier

This small appliance not only dries and sanitizes your devices as you sleep but can also double as their regular storage container. Hearing aids should be dried every night. Many rechargeable hearing aids incorporate a dehumidifier built into the charging unit.

Keep a Hat on Hand You never know when an unexpected rain shower might crash your outdoor fun. Having a spare hat can help keep the rain off you as well as your hearing aids.

Act Quickly If the worst happens and your hearing aids get soaked, thoroughly dry them and call your audiologist — don’t put them in a bag of rice!

This may seem like a lot of things to keep in mind while wearing and caring for your devices, but the precautions are worth it. Over time, exposure to moisture can corrode the delicate electronics and shorten their lifespan. By doing what you can to keep them dry, you’ll save on repairs, replacements, and premature upgrades.

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer all of your hearing care questions. They can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (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!

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5 Ice Cube Recipes To Help You Lose Weight

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Drinking water instead of soda can be the fastest, simplest way to lose weight and improve health. Why?

We all need fresh water to dilute poisons in our body and filter toxins through our kidneys. When you become dehydrated with sugar-laden drinks, this filtration function gets harder. Blood sugar increases. Remember, water is essential to life because it keeps us hydrated. Having enough water on board can reduce the risk of migraines while improving energy.

Yet, despite the common sense aspect to drinking water and staying hydrated, some people insist on drinking tainted water that was perfectly good before some giant food company turned it into a liquid missile.

Drinking chemical liquids has become the norm. Millions of people worldwide choose to drink what I call “messed up water,” water that has been manufactured to contain lab-created dyes some of which trigger anxiety and asthma, various artificial sweeteners or preservatives, a few known carcinogens, as well as refi ned sugar.

I’m sure you’d be willing to at least offer your children a cleaner, healthier version of water if you knew how. So my intention today is to teach you how to make water prettier, tastier and fresher water with something cheap and easy like ice cubes.

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dicinal by infusing them with fruits or herbs. Then whenever you’re ready you can slowly tilt yourself in the direction of clean, pure water or fi zzy seltzer drinks. Changing from soda to water is easy if you want to. It’s just a choice, so try this:

Blueberries: Add three blueberries to each cube and freeze. When these melt in your water later on, you can eat them. Seltzer water is ideal. Blueberries enhance cognitive function, vision and cholesterol/triglyceride ratios.

Mint: Put a tiny sprig each ice cube. When it melts in your water it will add a minty zing and freshen your breath. Mint is great for energy and may improve digestion.

Strawberries: Use organic ones. Wash them and cut the stems, then slice thinly. Put a slice in each cube. Strawberries have 113 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C, plus a lot of manganese which makes your SOD (detoxification) enzyme work better.

Matcha: Brew some matcha green tea at half strength and then freeze it. These make beautiful green cubes and matcha infuses your water with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is a known cancer fighter and fat-burning compound.

Greens: Make superfood ice cubes out of your favorite brand of greens, I make mine at half-strength.

To receive more of my medicinal ice cube recipes, go to my website and sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

New Jersey offers two types of automobile insurance policies that may be purchased: a Standard Policy and a Basic Policy. A Standard Policy provides liability, uninsured motorist, and personal injury protection (medical) coverage. A Basic Policy only provides personal injury protection (medical) coverage limited. Protect yourself and choose the standard policy.

Liability Insurance insures you against claims made by others for the property damage or personal injury you caused while operating your vehicle. Liability Insurance protects you from paying money to someone from your own pocket. Your insurance coverage will pay any monetary damage that you are required to pay to someone else but only up to your insurance policy limits. Choose your liability policy limits wisely. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, but I recommend choosing at least $250,000.00 of liability insurance. The additional cost is usually nominal.

Personal Injury Protection coverage is also known as “PIP” or “No Fault” Insurance. The “No Fault” concept means that your automobile insurance will provide you with personal injury protection insurance (PIP) coverage regardless of fault. In other words, it does not matter who caused the car crash. As long as you were operating, using, or getting in /out of an

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automobile at the time of the injury then you are covered. The “No-Fault” concept does not mean that the other driver is responsible for your medical bills. Protect yourself and choose the standard $250,000.00 in PIP Medical Expense Benefits.

Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM/UIM) protects you against financially irresponsible drivers. Sometimes people operate their vehicles without insurance coverage or with only very little insurance coverage, like those who operate their vehicle with a Basic Policy which was discussed earlier. If you sustain property damage or bodily injury and the person responsible does not have enough insurance to cover your loss, then you can file a claim with your insurance company under your Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist Coverage. This coverage protects you and your family by providing additional insurance coverage for your loss, but only up to the policy limits that you choose. UM/UIM insurance coverage should never be less than your liability coverage. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, so your UM/UIM coverage should equal your liability coverage.

At R.C. Shea & Associates, our automobile insurance attorney, Michael J. Deem. Esq. is here to help you with your automobile insurance questions. Please give him a call.

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Man Accused Of Bias-Related Arson To Stay Imprisoned

By Chris Lundy

MANCHESTER – The man who allegedly set fi re to a house and vandalized homes with Nazi symbols will remain in the Ocean County Jail pending his trial, police said.

Ron Carr, 34, of Manchester, faces 36 criminal counts which include Bias Intimidation, Aggravated Arson, Arson and Criminal Mischief.

In the overnight hours of June 6 into June 7, Carr allegedly targeted 14 homes. There were no injuries reported. One home was destroyed by fi re and three nearby suffered heat damage.

Carr was apprehended on June 7. His detention hearing on June 29 with Supreme Court Judge Wendel E. Daniels was to determine if he should be let out of prison.

The fi rst-degree charges of Bias Intimidation carry a sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison and a fi ne of up to $200,000. The second-degree charge of Aggravated Arson carries a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fi ne of up to $150,000. The Arson charge is a third-degree charge which can lead to a sentence of three to five years in prison and a fi ne of up to $15,000. The

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difference between Arson and Aggravated Arson is that Aggravated Arson was done specifically to put someone’s life in danger. Some of the Bias Intimidation charges were also third degree. The fourth-degree offenses of Criminal Mischief could lead to up to 18 months in state prison and a maximum fi ne of $10,000.

This is not Carr’s fi rst run-in with the law. In 2021, he told police he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a pole in Toms River. He later admitted to using methamphetamine.

Deputy Attorney General Valerie Butler is prosecuting the case for the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice in conjunction with Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Ashley Angelo. The investigation is being conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Major Crime Unit, Arson Squad, and Bias Crime Unit, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit and the Manchester Township Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Robert M. Dolan Jr.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Garden Party Gift Auction

WHITING – Cedar Glen Lakeside Garden Club presents Garden Party Gift Auction and Venetian Table on September 23 at Lakeside Hall 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting.

Doors open at 12 p.m. Tickets are $20 which includes one full ticket sheet (additional sheets available for purchase). For additional information and tickets, call Linda Burke at 732-740-0565.

Lakeside Gardeners Seek Vendors For Craft Fair

WHITING – October Craft Fair by Lakeside Gardeners; reserve your table now for only $20. Fair will be held at Cedar Glen Lakes Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting, on October 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gifts for the holidays. Bake table. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Call 732-864-6902 for information. Hall is available Friday 5 to 7 p.m. for set-up.

Honey Bees Of Catt us Island

TOMS RIVER – A PowerPoint presentation will illustrate the history, biology, social organizations, and utility of the European Honey Bee. Participants will learn about the different kinds of bees, their jobs, and be introduced to the world of hobby bee-keeping.

Lecture will take place on August 24 and September 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Cooper Environmental Center lecture room, Cattus Island County Park. Fee is $5 per person. Open to ages 12 years and older.

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

Vintage Lighters wanted - One piece or entire collections. Looking for Zippo, Dunhill, Ronson, Cartier and European lighters. Email: vintageltr@aol.com or call Ira at 201-774-8482. (28)

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5 Gels

9 Manhattan Project project, briefly

14 Moved smoothly

15 Country that outlawed alcohol in 1979

16 Home of the world’s tallest building

17 Throw hard

18 Disney title character from Hawaii

19 Like cellared wine

20 Group of apartments made of gingerbread?

23 Fall for 24 Convention giveaway

25 Card game with a Pixar version

28 Worship leader

31 Trio for Bergman

and Streep

35 Gang made up of very light eaters?

38 Keep hidden, perhaps

39 Skirt

40 Letter from ancient Troy

41 “Three Tall Women” playwright

42 __ chic

43 Logo designer’s dayto-day existence?

45 Like some jokes

47 “__ it obvious?”

48 Hard-to-prove skill

49 Soft ball

51 Toon spinner

53 Cute, furry problem for Captain Kirk?

59 Roadster since 1989

60 Part of a plot

61 Tarot’s swords, e.g.

63 Heavy metal bar 64 Crypto.com Arena statue honoree, familiarly 65 Corner

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67 Folk singer Axton

68 Simple cat toy

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3 Jay or oriole

4 Surprise the director, maybe

5 “Wow, I am dumb!”

6 Empire State county

7 Puff stuff

8 Elitist

9 Rolls with the punches

10 Taps, say

11 Tony’s cousin

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21 Complete a LEGO set

22 Synthesizer pioneer

25 Kabayaki fish

26 Bond player in the original “Casino Royale”

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore

Color Run Brightens Up Serious Subject

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – It’s

a subject most people don’t want to talk about: mental health. It can be a sad and scary place, made worse by how our society treats “crazy” people and tells them they are weak if they ask for help.

The only way to deal with a dark subject is to shine light on it. Educate. Take away the stigma.

That’s why Veterans Park in Bayville was alive with a Color Run on a brilliant Saturday morning. Participants trekked a one-mile course around the park, mostly walking. As they passed stations, they were blasted with color.

This served as a fundraiser for a variety of mental health programs, said Michelle Price, director of the Ocean County office for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. There are a number of services available, to treat such things as substance addiction, hoarding, and more, she said. They also hold a Golden Peer Outreach Support Team for 65 and older clients.

There were more than 80 pre-registrants for the event, but since people could sign up the day of the run, there were likely many more, she said.

The statewide nonprofit hosts peer-based mentoring where clients meet with individuals who have lived experience with mental health challenges. They can offer a knowing ear to listen and help people set goals. There are also support groups that take place in person and virtually. The virtual ones started during the pandemic but has proved popular enough to continue. It helps people who are dealing with anxiety or physical limitations who might not find it easy to go someplace for the session.

Linda K. gave an example of what one of the programs is like from both sides. She was a client, and believed in it so much that she now offers peer counseling. It wasn’t easy. She went through 500 hours volunteering to be certified by the state.

She spends time with a few different groups in relaxed environments, and everything comes out of socialization. Sometimes, there’s a subject, like “What do you do when people ask if you’re OK and you’re not OK?” Sometimes, you let the group lead the discussion and see where it goes. You find out what their concerns are.

“The people are great,” she said. “They really are great.”

It was this positivity that came through during the event. There was upbeat music,

lots of color and laughter. Tables were set up offering support services. Kids could make slime or do crafts. Doing this work was truly heroic, and some were dressed in capes and masks to prove it.

Racheal O’Dea, the deputy chief operating officer for the Mental Health Association of NJ, said that people have a variety of needs. You can’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s why they first determine what needs

someone has and then craft an approach that caters to that person.

“We understand that everybody’s journey and recovery is individual. Only the individual can define what that means,” she said.

Need Help?

If you are looking for help, you are encouraged to visit MHANJ.org, or contact them at 732-244-0940.

Photo by Chris Lundy Runners got a splash of color at different stations along the one-mile route.

Huckleberry Pogoda, who lives in Medford with his family, was visiting the Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Beach Island recently. He was very impressed with the new paint job and the restoration upgrades. Special thanks to Clarissa Pogoda for sharing this with us! Want to see your pix in this space? Wanna win a prize? Email your Jersey Shore pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may hear from us!

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Atlantic Shore Woodturners Runs Workshop For Big Brothers Big Sisters

HOWELL – Gnomes, gnomes, gnomes. Atlantic Shore Woodturners (ASWT) ran an extremely successful workshop for Big Brothers Big Sisters where the woodturners taught the bigs and littles how to make one-of-a-kind gnomes.

“We were looking for a project we could do with them where they could go home with two of something to remember the day,” said Jesse Abraham, ASWT Secretary. “Gnomes seemed like a great idea because they could try to make a matched set.”

Once the bigs and littles arrived, after some initial safety instruction on using a lathe, the wood chips began to fly. The bigs and littles, guided by trained ASWT instructors, produced some very original and unique gnome characters. After some fi nal sanding it was on to decorating.

Faux fur beards were added, some were given glittered noses, yet others were left natural.

“Everyone had a great time and we now have a workshop that is transferrable to other youth organizations we work with,” said Bill Stewart, ASWT President. “M&T Bank provided lunch for all in attendance making for a great, enjoyable day of fun!”

The Atlantic Shore Woodturners has members from Monmouth and Ocean County and meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Howell Community Church, Howell. Club meetings are also streamed virtually for those unable to attend in person. New members, regardless of woodturning experience, are always welcome. More can be learned at their website, atlanticshorewoodturners.com

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg

Dr. Scott Amoss,

DPM, CWS

is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides.

Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in

addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.

After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting.

17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area.

While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said.

“It’s good continuity of care.”

His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve.

That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office,

often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients.

“I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.”

He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient.

Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing.

In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, as well as custom-made orthotics which provide arch support and help correct the imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!)

By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives.

But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was nothing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him

a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.”

At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency appointments are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle.com for more information.

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center)

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of july 8 - july 14

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be feeling like you have dug yourself into a hole and could be expecting people to crowd around and fill it in. Listen to others and you can understand their true feelings. Try not to take people for granted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : Now may be the time to start looking at broadening your horizons or finding a new place to spend your time. Networking with colleagues or reaching out to someone outside your normal circles could pay off later.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might feel a relationship has put you in a tough spot, but pride could be holding you back from telling the truth. It may be time to put more effort into a side gig so you can cover your financial commitments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you are feeling confused by your choices or actions right now, it’s time to sit down, reflect and do some self-inquiry. Figure out what you really, really want and need and go forward accordingly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : Everything comes down to doing the work to keep getting better. If you have talent but are feeling rusty you could be envious of others’ success. Instead of being discouraged, practice enough to restore your own mastery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) : Words can sometimes prove to be tricky. What you meant could be mistranslated upon delivery. Common phrases for you may be foreign languages to others, rather than hope they understand, strive to be as clear as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Judging

a book by its cover no matter how pretty or interesting cannot give you an accurate idea of the contents within. Be honest about your abilities and you can prove who you really are and what you have to offer.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be feeling like your identity is tied to your career, your partner or your fashion sense. You have always been more than that. The true, unvarnished, original person you are is waiting for her chance to shine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) : You deserve unconditional love and may want to reflect it back on loved ones. If you find yourself in a squabble, remember that regardless of history, you might need to stay calm to reach a solution everyone can respect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) : You can be capable of all the necessary precisions but could end up distracted by your own emotions at times. Thorough research may help you to better understand the questions and help you find more meaningful answers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Games of chance may have the same odds no matter how you play the game. The only way to improve your chances is to alter the timing. Try to be cautious about spending right now, you might need your rainy-day fund someday.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Well-intentioned commentary may feel like an attack right now. Listen to what they have to say and try not to take things personally. What they have to say could be the steps you need to take to reach your full potential.

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