2023-08-26 - The Manchester Times

Summer Events Are “Nights In Paradise”

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – It

was a “Night in Paradise” and plenty of township residents were there for it. The occasion was the summer concert series Hawaiian Show which is a popular event at Harry Wright Lake.

“The turnout was incredible and everyone in attendance had a wonderful time. The show was amazing and the crowd was so generous,” Recreation Director Tracey Lynch said.

“We collected $731

U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs Major General Kris A. Belanger, right, assumes command of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division.

By Bob Vosseller

LAKEHURST – The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division has a new leader. Major General Kris A. Belanger, a native of Wantage Township in Sussex County, recently took command.

Belanger, who took part in a change-of-command ceremony at division headquarters on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is now responsible for provid-

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singer belts out

ing logistic and administrative support for nearly 45,000 Army Reserve Soldiers living and serving throughout the northeastern United States.

“I never could have envisioned that the Army would take me through such an incredible journey, but it is absolutely awesome to be back in the Garden State. On July 27, 1986, I stepped foot

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Photo by Bob Vosseller Residents of Crestwood Village VI, Mayor Robert Arace, Ocean County Engineering Department representatives and other special guests gather for the activation of a new traffic light at the intersection of Congasia Road and Route 530.

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER

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It wasn’t an opening of a new convenience store or restaurant but a gathering of Crestwood

Village VI residents, Mayor Robert Arace and several Ocean County representatives couldn’t have been

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How Much Damage Did Ciba Cause?

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – On the heels of a settlement being signed in which the owner of the Ciba-Geigy property will still be able to profit from it, environmentalists are forming a strategy to again fight the chemical giant and the state agency that has “environmental protection” in its name.

Ciba-Geigy created dyes and other chemicals from 1952 until 1990. It also dumped unknown amounts of

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toxic waste into the soil and waterways. Many people believe that the area’s cancer cluster was caused by them.

The current property owners, BASF, and the State Department of Environmental Protection reached a settlement that would keep about 1,000 acres of it preserved for open space, pollinator gardens, trails, and an environmental recreation center.

Locals are angry that 255 acres of the site

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CREMATION

Traffic Light Serves As Tribute To Manchester Resident

a song to the excitement and joy of attendees at a recent Manchester Township Summer Concert at Harry Wright Lake. A Hawaiian-themed show served as a fundraiser for wildfire victims.

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more excited.

The occasion was the activation of a traffic light on Route 530 and Congasia Road in the Whiting section of the township which was near the entry point of that senior development. Sadly, the one person not present was the woman who was most responsible for the effort, Ellie Strasser. Her partner John Zubrycky spoke during a brief ceremony held in front of a bench that now featured a plaque honoring Strasser for her work in the activation of the traffic light. That effort began a few years ago.

“She was an energetic, self-driven woman, who cared so much about the happiness and safety of all the Village VI residents. She would never join with those who would curse the darkness but instead she would be the fi rst to light a candle,” he said.

“It was my great privilege to have lived with Ellie for 11 ½ years. I learned so much about life from her. The last couple of years became rough due to her illnesses but she struggled through it all while working to better the lives of the residents here. She had no fear about taking on any project no matter how difficult it seemed,” Zubrycky said.

He added that “this traffic light was one of those projects. We all could learn a lot from Ellie, her interest and determination carried throughout her life and her refusal to accept ‘no’ for an answer was remarkable. I know she is watching us today.”

Her daughter Lisa Scranton told The Manchester Times, “She was very passionate and cared a lot about the community and the welfare of her fellow residents. She lived here for 15 or 16 years.”

Scranton noted that her mother’s concern came from the numerous accidents around the area.

“There had been accidents - not particularly at this intersection - but on this road. Most of the issues were people trying to get out on high traffic hours, eight in the morning, three to five at night. It was hard for them to get in from the traffic because people don’t slow down,” said Wayne Koster who serves as president of the Crestwood Village VI Board of Trustees.

Koster added, “I had the pleasure of working with Ellie Strasser for a number of years on the Board of Trustees. I’ve been a member for 14 years. She worked with me off and on. She was instrumental in working with our emergency management team.”

“She was also very instrumental in several special projects in our village including a gazebo that people love over by our lake,” Koster said.

He added, “we also have shuffleboard courts and now this traffic light which she doggedly persisted in getting. With her dedication and perseverance, we have it now.”

Ocean County Assistant Engineer Mark Jehnke said “it was probably about 150 days of construction and the processing of it took more time than the construction. It is a three-to-four-month project as far

as working days then we expanded out.”

“We had to wait for JCP&L and for material. It is taking us up to six months to get the overhead aluminum,” Jehnke added.

Strasser had initiated a petition and also involved the prior administration of Manchester Mayor Robert Hudak as the project progressed. The traffic light replaces a blinker light that was placed at the intersection as a traffic calming device.

Mayor Robert Arace said “today was really dedicated to Ellie. It was a testament to her hard work and perseverance. She reached out to the council, the mayor, the county. She got a petition together of 300plus signatures. I think it shows that when you want to get something done and you are persistent it will get done.”

“I think she impacted the lives of many drivers and their safety and I want to also thank the County who did some spectacular work improving the intersection. The blinker I believe was up on August 10 to get people regulated to the intersection,” the mayor added.

Mayor Arace added, “I wish we had more people like Ellie who fi nd a passion project that impacts the community positively. If we had more people like her the township and the country would be better.”

Photo courtesy Manchester Township Crestwood Village VI resident John Zubrycky spoke during a brief ceremony about Ellie Strasser’s dedication to getting a traffic light near the entry point of the village installed.

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would be allowed to be developed on Route 37 in an area currently zoned as light industrial. BASF will also be able to profit from a huge solar array.

Ciba became an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Site in 1983. The settlement with the State DEP will not impact the situation with the federal EPA.

Save Barnegat Bay, a local environmental group, held a meeting to show the public how they will fight the settlement. They intend to show that the damages created by Ciba are far more than what the current property owners are being required to pay – preserving 1,000 acres and building passive recreation.

“Frankly, I’m really angry that a grassroots organization like this is fighting when it should be done by the State of New Jersey,” said Ed Mankowski, board chair of Save Barnegat Bay. “I’m sick and tired of the arrogance and dismissive attitude of a department that’s supposed to be protecting us.”

A short film they presented, made by Monmouth University students, showed locals criticizing the settlement, and Ciba’s influence over the years. It also showed how a member of the DEP said the settlement was too expensive to fight legally.

What Is BASF?

BASF is the largest chemical company in the world, founded in 1865. During World War II, it created the largest chemical factory at the time at Auschwitz. It used forced labor to create the chemicals used to exterminate people in con-

centration camps. They acquired Ciba in 2008. Why would BASF purchase Ciba, which had been closed for almost 20 years? In 2008, Ciba was a financial drain since it was little more than a Superfund site losing millions of dollars associated with clean-up.

Save Barnegat Bay members said that corporations will buy companies that are losing money in order to make it look like they are taking a hit, and asking regulators to go easy on them.

“It’s about a corporation turning a liability into an asset,” said Britta Forsberg, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay.

More Than Just Toms River

Forsberg showed a map of the expansive reach of Ciba’s pollution. Most people know about the plume of waste in the ground, and the dumping in the water. However, it’s mostly been deemed a Toms River issue.

This is incorrect, she said. There’s reason to believe that it spread to surrounding towns as well, particularly the ones on the barrier island where waste washed up.

The meeting was attended by several elected officials from Toms River and beyond, showing their support for Save Barnegat Bay.

Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill said that the town was fighting Ciba to remove their drums for decades. The talks ended when BASF bought them.

“We’ve had very little communication there,” he said.

However, BASF sued the town in a tax appeal, winning $17 million, he said.

BASF said the land was worthless so they shouldn’t pay so much in taxes. If it’s worthless,

then how come the company is profiting off of it, he asked.

They are looking to make a lot of money developing 250 acres, in addition to the $500,000 annually that they are anticipating from the solar fields, he said.

“All the NJ DEP has done is pour salt on the wounds,” he said.

He referred to the settlement as a “sweetheart deal for the largest chemical company in the world and once again, Ocean County residents get the shaft.”

Hill said that Toms River will be joining Save Barnegat Bay in their action against the settlement.

Berkeley residents might have also been affected, Berkeley Council President John Bacchione said.

“Whatever we can do, we’re here for you,” he said.

The Plan To Stop It

Forsberg presented three experts in the field to briefly explain their goals in stopping the settlement, but “they’re not going to put all the cards on the table because we’re likely on our way to court.”

Albert Telsey is an environmental lawyer who successfully prosecuted Ciba in 1986. He has also taken on DuPont and the DEP.

“The DEP, in my opinion, is monetizing environmental non-compliance,” he said.

Toms River has created an ordinance blocking conservation easements in industrial areas, he said. In oversimplified terms, it means that BASF can’t do what it wants to do on the 1,000 acres because of local law.

Additionally, BASF’s claim that the pollution

happened from a previous company – Ciba – is sketchy since these corporations buy and sell divisions of each other in order to leverage power and keep themselves from being held accountable, he said.

The settlement has a value, said Frances Schlosstein, President and CEO of TBLS, a valuations consulting firm.

The environmental damages made by Ciba has a price, she explained. The price BASF is paying in the settlement is “diminutive by orders of multitude.” This means that the company owes Toms River and surrounding towns much more than they are offering.

Damaged resources, she said, stops you from having what is yours.

Jeffrey Andrilenas, TBLS Group Environmental Advisory Services Lead, said that the DEP started doing cost assessments back around 2007 or so. The way to come up with a figure was sometimes anecdotal: the fishing is starting to come back; there used to be river otters.

The DEP focuses on contamination on the site itself, but they haven’t been studying the impacts on the surrounding towns, he noted.

How To Help

SaveBarnegatBay.org has ways to get involved and links to donate to fund the legal fight. Updates can be found on their Facebook page.

Science teacher Christine Girtain will be having her high school students give questionnaires to the public about how the environment has changed during the years that Ciba was active. Information about this will be forthcoming.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

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Apartment Plan Will Set Downtown Back

All spring and now into this summer in Toms River, we have seen a great debate about the future of our downtown. Most recently, we now have seen the controversial plan to scale back those two Water Street 10-story towers down to 6 stories.

Looking at the big picture, here’s why I think that the downtown development ideas, while well intentioned, are just wrong for our town.

In a sentence, they’re a step backwards in Toms River’s history - not a step forward.

The plans are mostly centered along both sides of Water Street where it intersects with Main Street and are designed to capitalize on the river which has defined our historic village.

Before an inlet on the beachfront was closed to a storm in 1812 - shutting off easy access to the seaport - Toms River was a busy colonial-era outpost.

With the closing of the inlet, Toms River continued to grow in the 1800s, but at a more modest pace.

By the late nineteenth century, many commercial buildings had been built along the southern side of Water Street. There was the First National Bank of Toms River, Berry’s Hardware Store, John Hyers’ Liquor Store, “Peanut John’s” Fruit and Vegetable Store, a bicycle shop, and more.

Into the 1900s, as time went by, these structures were still there, but they were owned and operated by different

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businesses.

But the history of these various structures along Water Street over two centuries is this: they all fi rst blocked off the view of the river, and later they all blocked off the view of Huddy Park.

That park - once a swampy area - was acquired by the township after a special voter referendum in 1905.

It’s our first municipal park and was filled in to make it the park that we know today. It was later named in honor of our Revolutionary War defender, Captain Joshua Huddy.

In the 1960s, our town’s officials made a very forward-looking decision to “open up” this area of the riverfront through the use of federal urban renewal monies. My friend, L. Manuel Hirshblond, the township clerk at the time, administered the project. I knew Manny since I was in high school. We both grew up in Toms River. As a young assistant township attorney, I worked for him. Years later, when I was the clerk, he worked for me - coming out of retirement to help me out as my deputy.

Manny and I would always trade stories of the Toms River of old, and one thing I heard many times was that the township’s vision back then was to keep the river and park vista open for all to enjoy - and this is where today’s plans get it all wrong.

Two tall apartment towers immediately to the west of the park and a tall parking deck, and a several story restaurant and separate wedding venue structure immediately to the east of the park

(proposed) will surround and simply overwhelm the river and park.

That’s why I say today’s plans are a giant step backwards in Toms River’s history - not a step forward. They will bring us back to those days in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when the river and park were blocked off by commercial buildings. No one wants that.

I’ve been told that I live in the past; that I represent the Toms River of old. I think not; the proponents of today’s misguided plans wear that badge of criticism - their plans, if ever built, will bring us back - way back - to the nineteenth century.

We should keep this little spot in our downtown as open to the river and park as possible. Do we need improvements there? Of course - but it should be something much more modest, something more consistent, with what was decided not too long ago in the 1960s.

Let us see and enjoy the river. Let us save Huddy Park. Let us save our historic downtown.

Preservation Commission and currently is the township Historian. The opinions expressed in this letter are stated by him solely as a private citizen.)

The Longest 3 Hours

187 minutes.

That’s how long Trump knowingly failed to act while his armed supporters stormed our nation’s Capitol. Instead, he watched the violence unfold on cable news, and even sent messages of encouragement by social media, telling the insurrectionists that he “loved” them.

This is one of many disturbing details in the most recent indictment against Trump, where he was charged with four federal criminal counts, including conspiracy to defraud our country in an unprecedented attempt to remain in power.

to report the news fairly and accurately, and without bias. How could we do that if we supported someone’s campaign?

Therefore, the letters

page is a place for YOUR opinions about candidates, not ours.

Chris Lundy News Editor

violent, destructive, and in some cases, fatal. There can be no more serious crime than a conspiracy to overturn the foundation of our democracy itself: the vote of the American people. Fame, fortune, and former office cannot and should not prevent someone from standing trial and being held accountable for their crimes.

Arthur Grisi Toms River

Support Chris Christie For President

for the rest of the country. Whoever polls well there, polls well in other states. DeSantis laid off a third of his campaign staff. That means he’s floundering. There’s blood in the water and the rest of the Republicans are smelling it. For as loud as he is, no one is listening to him.

That’s why we need to support Christie’s campaign. Trump is a tough challenger. But we need someone with conservative views who is a true Republican – not an angry person who is going to make Americans angry at each other. Christie is more like the Republicans of old, who had character, Christian values, and didn’t want the government interfering in our lives.

Chris Christie might be the only candidate able to reunite Republicans after the damage Trump did to the party. ChrisChristie.com shows how you can help.

J. Mark Mutter Toms

River

(The writer of this letter served on the Dover Township Committee for three terms and served as mayor in 1993 and 2000. He is the former clerk of Dover and Toms River Township. He chaired the township’s 225-year anniversary committee in 1992, its 250-year anniversary committee in 2017, and its Constitution bi-centennial committee in 1987. He is a former member of the township’s Historic

According to the indictment, Trump deliberately lied about voter fraud, then used those lies to try to pressure local officials to illegally overturn election results and create a fake slate of electors. He then pressured Vice President Mike Pence to toss out the legitimate results and count the fake electoral votes instead.

When all that failed, the January 6th insurrection was Trump’s last desperate attempt to cling to power. Elected officials and law enforcement officers were attacked, simply for doing their jobs - acting on the will of the people and certifying the election results. It was

Chris Christie is on the rise. He just placed 2nd in the New Hampshire poll –over DeSantis. Of course, Trump is in the lead, but I can’t stomach having him lead the ticket again. He made Republicans all look like racists and sexists and we need a return to real American values. New Hampshire is one of the states that sets the tone

David Corcoran Island Heights

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S POTLIGHT O N G OVERNMENT

$2M Provided For Low-Income Senior Housing Services

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (bothD-N.J.) announced a total of $2,017,856 to provide service coordination and supportive services to low-income seniors at HUD-assisted multifamily housing properties. Under FY 2023 Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing and Congregate Housing Services programs, these funds promote health and wellness to support residents as they age in place in an independent housing setting.

“The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how critical supportive services are for our seniors. These federal funds will help New Jersey’s HUD-assisted properties provide health, wellness, transportation, and other supportive services so seniors can age in place and enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives,” said Sen. Menendez.

“Every American deserves safety and support as they age,” said Sen. Booker. “This federal investment will help provide supportive services to low-income seniors living in public housing throughout our state to ensure their health and well-being.”

The following grantees/owners of HUD-assisted multifamily housing properties received funding: Kinder Towers, $45,909; Eleanor Levovitz Senior Citizens, $49,252; Alexian Manor, $56,387; Lindenwold Towers, $61,174; Atlantic City Townhouses, $68,928; Harborview Apartments, $68,561; Pennsville Towers, $35,069; Woodmere, $76,263; Luther Acres, $70,646; NCSC/UAW Senior Citizens, $46,145; New Community Roseville, $23,483; New Community Manor, $54,810; New Community Gardens, $78,435; New Community Douglas Homes, $44,669; Cathedral Square Housing, $58,862; New Community Commons, $78,887; New Community Senior Citizens, NCC Associates, $79,653; South Village II, $100,067; South Village I, $99,832; South Brunswick Community Development Corp., $56,283; Community Haven Senior Citizens, $35,942; Irvington Senior Apartments, $113,039; Trent East Senior Apartments Urban Renewal Limited Partnership, $146,628; Trent West Senior Apartments Urban Renewal Limited Partnership, $153,575; Senior Housing of Hazel Street, $51,965; Little Egg Harbor Development, $42,979; National Church Residences of South River, $15,777; National Church Resi-

dences of East Brunswick, $25,114; National Church Residences of Lopatcong, $4,816; Housing Authority of Plainfield, $35,454; Oceanport Urban Renewal Preservation, $24,620; WTJC, LLC, $27,533; Mulhenberg Gardens Urban Renewal, LLC, $87,099.

Sen. Menendez has long been a leader in the fight to build more affordable housing. In March, the Senator joined a group of 17 Senate Committee Chairs and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in sending a letter to President Biden urging the federal government to utilize a “whole-of-government” approach to address the nation’s housing crisis. In May, Sens. Menendez and Booker announced a total $12,237,784 for the state of New Jersey from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the nation’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF), an affordable housing production program that complements existing federal, state, and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply of high-quality, safe affordable housing for low-income households, including families experiencing homelessness.

In January 2022, Sen. Menendez announced $1,429,328 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to seven local agencies throughout New Jersey to provide funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies to advise people on buying or renting a home, defaults, foreclosure, and other financial challenges. In August 2021, he introduced the Livable Communities Act that encourages local communities to partner strategically to develop bold, innovative solutions that reflect their unique character, while leveraging existing assets, including access to transit to help revitalize neighborhoods, spur economic development, create jobs, and address their affordable housing needs.

That same month, the Senator also introduced the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2021, which supports locally driven strategies to revitalize underserved neighborhoods by making permanent the highly competitive Choice Neighborhoods grant program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In 2021, the Senator also secured $100 million to expand access to housing counseling and assistance services for millions of renters and homeowners struggling to remain in their homes amid the economic crisis created by the pandemic.

Joseph M. Maneri, DMD

Extended School Year Student Art Work

MANCHESTER – Manchester’s students who are participating in the school district’s Extended School Year (ESY) program have been very creative in art class this summer!

All of the ESY students, from kindergarten through high school, have been working on many different projects and exploring multiple art mediums. Some art projects, such as the sun and water lines, are neurographic drawing projects which are calming and meditative.

All projects were selected to improve fi ne motor skills and review art elements. Students worked on three-dimensional projects using markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons, worked with watercolors, drew self-portraits of themselves snorkeling, created sun collages, worked on silhouettes, and more!

Crestwood Village 1 Garage Sale

WHITING – The Annual Village 1 Garage Sale will be held on September 16, rain date September 17.

There is a $5 registration fee to help pay for advertising, signs, etc. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must clean up immediately after 2 p.m. Merchandise can be displayed on driveways and grass. Please

remember to respect your neighbors so everyone can display their goods. Send the registration form to the Trustees office along with a $5 fee by September 8. They will distribute maps at the Clubhouse showing the addresses of homes having sales. Registration forms received after September 8 will not be listed on the map.

American Polish Club Of Whiting

WHITING – The next monthly meeting will be held on September 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Deerfield Hall, Village 6 located at 6 Congasia Road, Whiting.

The 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 yearly from September 2023

to June 2024.

At this meeting they are having a guest speaker from Beacon of Light who will present a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Come join, meet and make new friends! Coffee, Tea and refreshments are served after all meeting. For further information or questions call RoseMarie, Secretary at 732-350-4851.

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Exotic Bird Lesson For Extended School Year Students

MANCHESTER – Students in the Extended School Year Program at Regional Day School had the excitement of a visit from Tina, lovingly known as “The Bird Lady!” Tina is from NJ Snake Man but, instead of reptiles, she brought to Regional Day School beautiful, exotic birds to share with the students.

Tina’s visit allowed the Regional Day School students to safely interact with the birds based on their comfort level. Tina taught the students about each bird species and shared fun, memorable facts about them. Thank you to Tina and NJ Snake Man for visiting Manchester’s students and sharing your knowledge in this way!

e Hindenburg Experience Talk

MANCHESTER – Come and experience the last flight of the Hindenburg from Frankfurt, Germany to Lakehurst, NJ in 1937! At 803.8 feet in length and 135.1 feet in diameter, the German passenger airship Hindenburg (LZ-129) was the largest aircraft ever to fly. The commercial flights of the Hindenburg, along with Graf Zeppelin, pioneered the fi rst transatlantic air service. She carried hundreds of passengers and

traveled thousands of miles before it burned in a tragic fi re on May 6, 1937, at NAS Lakehurst (Manchester Township).

Join through your imagination on a trip through Hindenburg’s history. This program will be held on November 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Manchester Branch Library. You can begin registering for this event on October 24. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library.

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

Photo courtesy Manchester Schools

Football Team Helps Tackle Tech Questions

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township High School Football Team is on the move out and about in the community. In addition to being busy practicing for their upcoming season, this week they also practiced their technology skills at Leisure Village West. The senior community invited MTHS students to visit and provide basic Technology 101 support to their residents.

Leisure Village West set aside Willow Hall for a two-hour block with the students. Residents arrived in waves bringing with them their phones, computers, tablets, and technology questions for the football team to help them tackle.

Students, coaches, and school district administration assisted seniors with their social media, set up community groups and accounts, familiarized them with their phone

settings, learned how to work with Wi-Fi, and so much more.

“It has always been a mission of mine for the young men of the Manchester Township High School Football Team to give back to the local senior community,” said Thomas Farrell, Manchester Township High School Head Football Coach. “It was a great opportunity for the team to be invited to help the residents of Leisure Village West with any technology issues they were having. More importantly, it was heartwarming to see our team enjoy the day and get to know the Leisure Village West residents on a personal level.”

If you have a community in Manchester and would like our students to visit with your residents, please contact Superintendent Berenato at JBerenato@mtschools.org to coordinate.

Crestwood Village 4 Car & Bike Show

WHITING – The first of its kind in all the Crestwood Villages. Come on out to browse the wheels and enjoy a cooked to order BBQ dinner for only

$5 on September 28. Crestwood Village 4 continues to set the pace for unique, fun, and super-exciting events so don’t miss this one!

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Teacher Receives Certi cate As Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner

lates Middle School Teacher Darla Lanza on completing all of her coursework this past school year to earn her certification as a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner! The members are constantly seeking out training and opportunities to benefit our students and Darla is a shining example!

Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club

WHITING – Tickets are still available for this wonderful trip. Enjoy a trip for a buffet lunch at the Joseph Ambler Inn and shopping at Peddler’s Village on September 26.

The cost is $88 and the trip includes lunch at Joseph Ambler Inn and shopping or sightseeing at Peddler’s Village for 1.5 hours.

Lunch will be served buffet style with salad, herb roasted salmon, parmesan crusted chicken and sirloin strip steak, potato, vegetable, dessert and coffee, tea, and iced tea.

Trip includes round-trip transportation, lunch and bus driver gratuity. Gather at Unity Hall at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road Whiting from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-08-5441. Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club.

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Crestwood Village 6 Residents Club News

WHITING – Crestwood Village 6 Residents Club meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Their next meeting is September 19. Check their bulletin board in the clubhouse or the Village Six Facebook page. They encourage residents to not only join by becoming a member and enjoying all of their events but to also sign up to help volunteer and be part of growth. Please support all Crestwood Village Six activities.

Crestwood Village 6 Residents club will be hosting a “See You In September” Dance on September 16 at the Deerfield Hall Clubhouse, 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 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.

Crestwood Village 6 Indoor Flea Market will be held on September 30 at the Deerfield Hall Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Setup will be available on September 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sep-

tember 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 6 members only may sign up until the end of July. There will be a silent auction and 50/50. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. Any questions call Julie Sutton 732-849-5363. Leave your name and number if you want a table.

Crestwood Village 6 Residents club will have a “Community Garage Sale” on October 14 (rain date October 15) Time is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please note: no garage sale signs are permitted in Crestwood Village 6.

Crestwood Village 6 Residents club will be hosting “Hocus Pocus October Halloween Dance” on October 21 at the Deerfield Hall Clubhouse, from 6 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music will be provided by “DJ Mare Haze.” 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 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.

School District Hiring Bus Drivers

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township School District is accepting applications for bus drivers who are interested in joining their Transportation Team for the 2023-24 school year. Inquire today by calling Transportation at 732-849-2812.

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Divorce Care

WHITING – Divorce care program will be starting on September 5 at 7 p.m. located at Christ Evangelical Church, 300 Schoolhouse Road Whiting. For information, call 732-350-0330.

Base: Continued From Page 1 on these grounds for the fi rst time – today, I came full circle,” Belanger said during the ceremony.

The event was officiated by Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command headquartered on Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

sponsible for individual and unit readiness on a massive scale - helping to deploy our Reserve forces around the world - and managing hundreds of facilities across the entire Northeast.”

Belanger, a 1991 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, comes to the 99th RD following her most recent assignment as the special assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) where she had served since August 2021.

Army career. There are three kinds of people in this world – those who watch things happen, those who wonder what happened, and those who make things happen. For all of you on this journey with me, I hope you are ready to make things happen.”

eral Rodney L. Faulk, who retired from the Army after a 40-year career.

Faulk told the soldiers and civilian employees of the 99th RD, “One thing I hope you always remember is that what we do matters. We supply the personnel and logistics readiness support services, and a safe environment for training, for 45,000 soldiers across the northeast as they build readiness to fight and win our nation’s wars.”

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“Kris, you’ve worked hard to get here, from West Point to 2-stars and taking over an historic command,” Daniels said. “The 99th Readiness Division is crucial to our operations across the country, being rethat evening for those who were affected by the wildfi res in Lahaina, Hawaii. People were still inquiring about giving a donation so we extended the collection date an extra week. Island Paradise Entertainment will be matching our donation,” she added.

Lynch also said the township’s annual summer concert series has been going very well. “The attendance at all our shows has been amazing. We love seeing everyone having a great time. Although

She said she was “overwhelmed by all the outstanding people who have coached, advised and mentored me throughout my

Manchester Day had to be postponed, we had beautiful weather for the rest of the concerts. A new act this year was KBrown Express which our crowd absolutely loved.”

“They got everyone up and dancing and joining in on the ‘Love Train’ on the dance floor. Watch for them next year,” she said. The fi nal show of the Summer Concert Series was August 23 with “Rock n’ Rhythm” and “The British Invasion Years” which also included a British car show.

Upcoming Events

There will still be recreation events as

Belanger deployed to Kuwait in 2013 with the Army Reserve’s 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). She holds a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Unites States Army War College. In her civilian career, Belanger is employed at BMW Manufacturing Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She took over command from Major Gen-

the summer gives way to fall.

Manchester Day will start at 2 p.m. on August 26 at Harry Wright Lake. This fun fi lled day will include games, prizes, demos, rides, entertainment and fi reworks.

“Yacht Rock Gold” performs at 6 p.m. “Steppin Out” performs at 7:30 p.m. Free shuttle service schedule is available from the municipal parking lot, Bowker Field parking lot and senior villages (main club house).

Movies at the Lake featuring “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” will be at Pine Lake at 7:30 p.m. on September 8.

Indoor Flea Market

“That’s our sworn duty, and it’s our honor to do it,” Faulk added.

Daniels told Faulk, “You’ve left an indelible mark on this command, and I’m grateful for all you’ve done.”

The September 11th Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on that day at Manchester Town Hall.

Movies at the Lake will be back to Pine Lake on October 13 at 6:45 p.m. for “Top Gun – Maverick.”

The Veterans Day Ceremony will be at 11 a.m. on November 11 at Manchester Town Hall

Officials said that with the road work expected on Colonial Drive, the Farmers Market unfortunately had to be cut short because access to the complex at Town Hall was limited.

WHITING – Crestwood Village will host their monthly Indoor Flea Market on August 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their clubhouse at 1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting. Music, great homemade food from the kitchen, over 50 crafters and vendors, lots of free door prize giveaways, charity 50/50, a fun time for all!

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How Are Hearing And Cognition Related To Each Other?

We HEAR with our ears and LISTEN with our brain. Our brain plays a significant role in our ability to hear.

With untreated hearing loss, you have to work harder to make sense of what people are saying. This is called having a higher “cognitive load”.

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The Glymphatic System - Your Brain’s Nighttime Janitorial Staff

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Hello brainiacs. Today my article takes a deep dive into our noggins! If you’ve been curious about the world inside your head (and I’m not just talking about your favorite song stuck on repeat), then strap in.

A few years ago, scientists discovered a way that the brain washes itself. It’s called the glymphatic system. Here’s a simple analogy to describe your glymphatic system and how it functions:

Imagine you’ve hosted a party in your house (the brain). After the party, there’s trash everywhere—empty cups, plates, leftover food, etc. (equivalent to brain waste like amyloid-beta). If left unattended, the trash might attract pests and create a foul smell.

The glymphatic system acts like a cleaning crew that comes in to restore order and cleanliness to the house. When this cleaning system doesn’t work efficiently, debris accumulates and you get brain fog, memory problems, neurological diseases, and neurotransmitter problems. The balance with dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, melatonin, and others goes awry and mood is affected. Mental health issues can arise. And doctors can’t yet measure levels of neurotransmitters, creating a challenge to restoring balance.

Luckily, we have the glymphatic system. It’s not an organ, it’s a specialized network of cells and pathways that work together to shower off your brain. Life would be so much better if the glymphatic system

worked 24/7 and was more efficient but we’re only human. We can only handle so many toxins, additives, pollutants, and cellular debris before we tilt to an unhealthy state.

To be complete, I should give honorable mention to our microglia cells which are part of our immune system and act as our first responders. They’re always looking out for threats, and when they see any, they signal the cavalry in the form of cytokines. When the microglia are overworked, overused, infected, harmed, or insufficient in numbers, chaos ensues in the form of depression, insomnia, anxiety, bipolar, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), ADHD, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

In conclusion, the glymphatic system is a relatively recent discovery in the realm of neuroscience and it helps clean up the brain. So does your microglia which is part of your immune system. Cleaning up is a good thing because we know toxins do actually get into the brain because today, we know that our blood-brain barrier is permeable. We used to think it could stop the entry of toxins, but that’s so.

The things we want the glymphatic system to wash up are too many to name here. But a few include protein fragments like amyloid-beta that are implicated in Alzheimer’s, tau proteins, Lewy bodies, and other toxins associated with mental health disorders. If you’d like more information on the topic of brain “housekeeping,” I have a longer version of this article at suzycohen.com.

(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) ©2023 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

Subdividing Property: A Beginners Guide

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

If you’re involved in land development, regardless of whether it is residential or commercial, you must always fi nd resourceful ways to add value to the property you own. Sometimes this involves new construction, sometimes its rehabilitating rundown structures, sometimes it’s simply having the patience and fortitude to hold onto the property itself. However, one lesser-known technique is to “subdivide” your land. Subdividing land is just what it sounds like. You simply take what people refer to as the “mother-lot” and divide it into two or more tracts of land.

By subdividing your original piece of property, you are essentially creating “new” land, which will then receive its own lot and block numbers. The reasons for subdividing are numerous. Some people subdivide property to then immediately re-sell for fi nancial gain. Some people may want to subdivide their land for family-related purposes. Some people may want to subdivide their land for residential or commercial development. However, while subdivisions can be extremely profitable, subdividing land is not always easy. Subdivision application

can vary in complexity. Every Municipality has their own subdivision regulations and ordinances which determine whether you are required to appear before a Planning Board or Zoning Board. These local zoning regulations can range from simple setback requirements to flood risk elevations or infrastructure obligations. Further, deed restrictions already imposed on your property may impact your ability to make such subdivisions. All of these factors, and more, must be taken into consideration before attempting to subdivide land.

Nevertheless, is subdividing your property worth it? Absolutely. Subdividing a parcel of land can potentially increase the total value of the land, or help you obtain additional income, and/or help boost the marketability of your land if you already have it placed on the market. Some people even sell the subdivision approvals themselves for a great deal of money. With this in mind, you should contact R. C. Shea & Associates for help navigating the approval process for any type of subdivision that you are interested in pursuing.

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Students Work With Nature Printing Paper

Photo courtesy Regional Day School

JACKSON – Students of Regional Day School enjoyed working with Nature Printing Paper, a photosensitive paper! Students collected various everyday items and went on a nature walk around our campus to collect various items. These items were placed on the photosensitive paper, in the sun, and watched art form from the shadows.

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The Jersey Shore is a great place to hang out. Mr. Crab knows this and was recently spotted enjoying the summer at the cove in Brigantine. Just keep the tartar sauce away from this little guy. Photographer Michelle Brooks captured this amazing moment with the Atlantic City skyline in the background. Now the Brooks family will be enjoying a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game, courtesy of Jersey Shore Online. Want to win tickets of your own? Send your pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may hear from us!

Christmas Pro-Am Bowl-A- on

MANAHAWKIN – Thunderbird Lanes proudly presents: A Christmas Pro-Am Bowl -A-Thon on December 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Thunderbird Lanes 640 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin.

Fee is $25 for three games of bowling including shoes. Door prizes and more! Refreshments and t-shirts for sale. Trophies

for 1st, 2nd , 3rd place, high game, high series for adult and kids. Welcome guest: Ashely Chiaramonte, U.S. Open PWBA/PBA USBC Member.

Tickets for sale at the Church office. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is located at 180 Route 539 Whiting. For more information, call 732-350-2121.

Cedar Glen West Bingo

WHITING – Cedar Glen West Bingo is held on: Mondays (except 1st one of the month). Doors open at 5 p.m.; Play starts at 6 p.m. Thursdays, doors open at 12 p.m.;

Play starts at 1 p.m. At CGW Clubhouse, Blue Jay and Robin Street, Manchester. Questions? Call Lucy at 973-489-9963. Refreshments available.

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ELRY 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)

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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)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-4104. (t/n)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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 - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

Cash On The Spot - For records, 33's, 45's, reel to reels. Call - We pick up the phone! Eddie 732-8295908 will travel. (31)

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

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)

Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records. - R&B, doo wop, soul, early rock & roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call between 8AM and 8PM 909-938-4623. (20)

Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks

Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks. (38)

Bus Driver NEEDED! - Flexible Scheduling. Perfect for Retiree in Retirement Community. CDL w/ Passenger endorsement required. Call SilverWoods Clubhouse for more information at 732-341-4825. (t/n)

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

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Micromedia Publications is looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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R.C. Shea and Associates is seeking to hire a paralegal with civil/commercial litigation experience as well as an administrative assistant. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Please call Pam Williams, office manager at (732) 505-1212 or email at pwilliams@rcshea.com (t/n)

Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)

PET SITTER my home. Reasonable rates. Must meet pet prior to commitment. You supply all. References available. 201-519-4659. (38)

Painting - Simply the best. "It's all in the name." Interior/Exterior. Unbeatable pricing. Meticulous work. All materials and jobs guaranteed. Fully licensed and insured. $ave. Call 732-850-5060. (39)

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CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (28)

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IORS & DIY's - Create & maintain beautiful containers, repotting. Planting design, selection, plant care.

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5. MAIL TO : PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. Credit Card Orders Only can be faxed to: 732-657-7388. Or go to jerseyshoreonline.com to place your classified.

6. PHONE NUMBER (THIS IS REQUIRED)

Deadline For Classified Ads: 12pm Monday (For that Saturday’s publication)

If you have any questions, please call Ali at 732-657-7344, ext. 203.

FUN & GAMES SUDOKU

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

3 Arthur who appeared on “All in the Family”

4 Considering

5 Attractive words?

6 Humble abodes

7 Nwodim of “SNL”

33 Order

34 Orders

36 “Antiques Roadshow” determination

37 Unfriendly way to answer the phone

38 “No problemo!”

39 “Just relax”

41 Regal rod

44 Part of UAE 45 “__ of the Louvre”: Emma Lazarus poem 46 Let up 48 Followed a doctor’s order?

49 Frontier trader’s goods 51 Leaves for lunch 52 “Did it!” 53 Anti-piracy org. 56 Go dark?

CROSSWORD PUZZLE SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

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National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association –Fall/Winter Meetings 2023

OCEAN COUNTY – Chapter 637, Northern Ocean County, and Chapter 1619, Lakehurst, of NARFE would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join at their monthly meetings. They discuss benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month (excluding January, February, July and August). They meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 and Colonial Drive, Manchester, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). They look forward to welcoming new and current members.

2023 Fall/Winter Meeting Schedule is as follows:

September 18, 1 p.m. – Sandra Lazzaro, Division Director of Ocean County Busi-

ness Development & Tourism, and Maria LaFace, Director of Senior Services, will discuss what their offices have to offer.

October 16, 1 p.m. – Gail Irby, Account Manager, FEP BCBS, will come in person to discuss the changes to BCBS Coverage and Rates for 2024.

November 20, 1 p.m. – Ocean County Sheriff, Michael Mastronardy, will discuss his office’s function and some safety tips as well.

December 11, 1 p.m. – Discounted Luncheon for Chapter 637 and 1619 Members who attend teo Fall Meetings. All others will pay full price. Place to be determined.

January & February – No meeting in January and February.

Any questions, further information, call Janet Adams at 732-279-3857 or Shirley Veiga at 732-408-7482

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Soup And Mum Sale Fundraiser

WHITING – Join the Whiting United Methodist Church, at the front of the church, on September 9 starting at 9 a.m. for the Soup & Mum Sale! They will have our beautiful large mums for sale at $6 each, along with quart containers of yummy frozen homemade soups for $5 each and half-pint containers of homemade preserves for $5 each.

But there’s more! Their craft group will have a large variety of holiday décor for sale too, so stop by the craft table and make

a purchase. They will stay until 12 p.m. or until they sell out.

If you have any questions regarding this sale, you can contact the church office at 732-350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. And look for our event updates on Facebook. They are located at 55 Lacey Road across the street from Crestwood Manor. They have a barrier free facility. And as The Happenings say in their 1966 hit song, “See you in September.”

Crestwood Village Six Movie Night

WHITING – On September 8, “Book Club – The Next Chapter” will be shown. In this comedy about friendship and love, four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Cast includes Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda, Andy Garcia, Don Jonson, Diane Keaton, Craig Nelson, and Mary Steenburgen. Filming was done in Rome, Venice and Tuscany.

The movie is rated PG-13 and runs 1 hour and 47 minutes. Movie and Extra Bonus Features shown immediately after it are both shown

closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy light refreshments that will be served until 5:45 p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting/Manchester off of Route 530.

Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you, however, please do not block others’ views. All are welcome for the cost of $3 which includes some light refreshments. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Non-residents of Crestwood Village Six are always welcome. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.

AS THE LEADING RESOURCE FOR SENIOR VETERANS WE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE APPROVAL PROCESS

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Crestwood Village II Travel Club

WHITING – The Crestwood Village II

Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips:

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 $95 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.

Smithville and Atlantic City – December 21. Travel to Smithville Village which turns into a Winter Wonderland for the holiday season. We will have a buffet lunch at the beautiful Historic Smithville Inn and time to shop in the wonderful village stores. Af-

ter, shopping, we head to Resorts in Atlantic City to continue our day of fun.

Tickets $97 and includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, buffet lunch, and $15 slot play. Note: We need a minimum of 40 for this trip to go. Bus boards Harmony Hall at 9 a.m. and leaves at 9:15 a.m. Return bus boards at (time pending). Tickets will be on sale beginning September 13 until November 22.

“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 early 2024.

A Day At the Races 2024 – More information coming in November.

All tickets will be sold on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Harmony Hall Activity Room. No refunds unless trips are cancelled. For more information, call Linda at 732-716-1928 or Fran at 732-581-2290.

Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – Crestwood village 4 located at 15E Moccasin Drive Whiting, is having a flea market on September 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The kitchen will be serving breakfast and lunch. They have over 50 vendors with

many different items to choose from. Jerry will be there with his pull tabs; you may be a lucky winner. Village 4 has a flea market the fi rst Saturday of every month.

For table rental contact carolmarsella2@ gmail.com.

Food Truck Festival

WHITING – Crestwood Village Four’s Food Truck Festival is held every Wednesday at 3 p.m. at 15E Moccasin Drive. The best food trucks and wide range of global cuisines.

FOR THE WEEK OF AUG 26 - SEPT 1

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS

OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Try not to let someone put a damper on your enthusiastic mindset. Remain trustworthy and you can receive help from others when you need assistance with your own projects. Doing the right things could add to your prestige.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : Remain watchful when hoping for opportunities and you have a better chance of finding them. You can implement beneficial changes in financial arrangements or business plans that could alleviate some of the strain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : Try not to shy away from social outings or community events even if something is weighing on your mind right now. Remain courageous if you are feeling regretful over past mistakes and you could avoid an awkward situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : You may be ready to book a bucket-list vacation or take an inspiring visit to a special event. Share your dreams and your connections to others can become stronger. A loved one’s attention could bring a smile to your face.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your time may be coming soon. Make the final plans and prepare for the last steps. The ideal circumstances can make your project take off, but only if you are properly prepared. The pieces are there, the rest is up to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Try to keep your energy levels up when you can. Being active can clear your head and give you an excuse to spend some quality time with your closest friends and loved ones. Someone close to you may be eager to please.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Trust is the cornerstone of a solid relationship. You may need to compete to emphasize your credibility. Don’t become so enthusiastic to get the job done quickly that you promise more than might be deliverable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Relationships can run more smoothly if you spend more time focused on someone’s feelings and less time on financial strategies. You may want to put a new business plan into action, but might need to wait for another day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do your best to avoid a narrow mindset. A family member may be asking for too much right now and bring down your mood. Pay your bills, take care of responsibilities, and wait for a better time to have a heart-to-heart chat.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Tackle any business or career matters with intensity and focus on using the latest trends to give yourself a boost. You may need to put on your thinking cap when it comes to making important decisions or changes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Knowledge may be power, but you could be looking in the wrong places for reading material about moneymaking ideas right now. Spend some time researching and planning for the financial changes you want to implement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Failure may be integral to discovering how not to do things. Nothing new can be implemented if it is based on assumptions no matter how prepared you think you might be. Useful lessons could be found outside of a peer’s opinion.

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