2023-09-02 - The Manchester Times

50 th Annual Horseshoe Tournament Returns To Harry Wright Lake

New Scheduling, Staff For Schools

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –

For a half century people have been tossing horseshoes for an annual tournament at Harry Wright Lake - but it may not be about winning as much as just enjoying the comradery.

The event held earlier this summer fea-

tured a test of skill and style. The attire for the day called for wearing your oldest Manchester Horseshoe Tournament shirt, as Brian Zak did, sporting his 45 th anniversary tournament T-shirt for a chance to win a prize.

Josh Schnoor was coordinating the event.

He actually runs the IT department in the township. He noted that 15 years ago, “Randy from the garage used to run it and one day he said I don’t want to do it anymore and he needed someone to do it and I volunteered and I’ve been doing it ever since.”

“It usually ends up at

Classes Start With A Giveaway

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Superinten-

dent Loren Fuhring is confident that the school’s teachers, staff and facilities are ready for the start of the new school year.

To help students get ready for the big day, which is September 7, parents and students came to the front lobby of Lakehurst Elementary School on Union Avenue on the morning of August 28 to pick up free book bags and notebooks.

“Within a half hour we were out,” a school staff member said.

“We usually get six boxes donated to us each year from Costco, United Way and donations from many retired teachers.”

She said that the total was close to 140 and having depleted the allotment for this school year

“we are dipping into what we have for next year” because so many were given out during National Night Out earlier in the summer.

“The classrooms look great and the school looks great. We have loads and loads of curriculum we ordered and we have had some online training,” the superintendent said during the latest Board meeting. She noted enrollment was in the low four hundreds.

Board of Education President James Malden said this was the fi rst time in years the pupil population climbed up to being

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1 or 2 p.m. with the singles and with the doubles tournament it will end around 6 or so. We have 68 people signed up for singles play and we’ll do doubles later and we usually we have around 50 or so teams for both,” he added.

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Superintendent John Berenato

said the school district is ready for an exciting new school year and that includes some new staff and some changes in scheduling.

Berenato told The Manchester Times, “September 7 is the fi rst day for students and the fi rst day for staff is September 5. The biggest change is at our Middle School where we worked very closely with the Education Association. We developed a schedule that we are calling a modified block schedule.”

He explained, “students will take year-long courses

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Photo by Bob Vosseller

A horseshoe tossing duo line up to take aim during the recently held 50th Annual Manchester Horseshoe Tournament held at Harry Wright Lake.

Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Manchester School Superintendent John Berenato welcomes new teachers to the school district during a teacher orientation session. The new school year starts on September 7.

Photo by Bob Vosseller Free school book bags were provided to students of the Lakehurst Elementary School in advance of the school’s reopening. Most were distributed during National Night Out and this supply is from those allotted for next year.

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Schnoor said, “there is a double elimination bracket. The trophies and certificates are provided by Recreation. It is a great event and this is the 50 th anniversary tournament. It always takes place here every year. I keep track of all the results and then I turn them over to Recreation.”

“I don’t really play as much as these guys but I have a little bit of luck, I guess. I’m from Beachwood and we try to play this every year. I try to make every one that I can. This is the only tournament I play regularly. A friend introduced it to me 10 years ago. I do singles and doubles,” Zak said.

He joked, “I made the mistake of getting married this weekend so I missed a few because of my anniversary. I was able to make it this year. I went to dinner last night so I could be here today.”

Tug Barry of Bayville said he was introduced to the game through his family. “My uncles always threw horseshoes and when I was fi nally able to reach the pin fi nally, I got into it. It was usually at just barbeques and friend gatherings, family gatherings

and when I got into my adult years, with family, wife and kids it became more about leagues and tournaments like this.”

He added, “I found out about this from a friend through a friend kind of thing and I’ve been here ever since. I’ve been here for about 20 years and I love it. A lot of these guys are from Jackson, Howell, Brick, a lot of Ocean County players.”

“A lot of these guys go to the same tournaments so it is kind of a community. A lot of these tournaments just spring up. You see them on a (social media) thread with other horseshoe players. Fundraisers come up and things like that and we’ll go to a lot of those. A lot of us are in leagues,” Barry added.

Barry said, “there is the Toms River Elks, the Lacey Elks, Bayville Elks and a lot of us are part of those. It is just fun. We all just enjoy ourselves. We all come to participate and not compete. It always feels like a barbeque.”

“I’ve been playing from 15 on,” Dan Knoellen of Bayville said. “My family grew up in Delaware so it was Chesapeake crab and horseshoes. It was what the family did to get together. I don’t play well but I love to play. Tug said it well, it’s a community. Friends you haven’t seen in a long time you

catch up with and it just follows on through and when you see them again it starts back up from the conversation you had the year before or the month before depending on when you last saw them.”

Watching on the sidelines were Whiting residents Bob and Nancy Hysing who took an interest in the tournament. “I’ve never

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.

played before,” Bob Hysing said. His wife added, “we come to the concerts out here on the lake all the time and we knew this was going on and we decided to come out and watch. Manchester is a good place to live.”

“We’ve lived here for 38 years,” Bob Hysing added.

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.

Photo by Bob Vosseller

A team of horseshoe players get ready during the 50 th Annual Manchester Horseshoe Tournament held at Harry Wright Lake and sponsored by the township Recreation Department.

Youth Shelter Will Soon Be Serving As Family Shelter

By Chris Lundy

TOMS

RIVER –

The purpose of Ocean’s Harbor House has been to transition homeless kids to better living situations, but now one of their buildings is making a transition to take care of entire homeless families.

Harbor House runs two properties, both in Toms River. One of them, which houses youth temporarily on an emergent basis, is in the process of becoming a shelter for families in need. Officials gave The Toms River Times a tour of the facility, which is not being used as a shelter until the update is completed. This is expected in 2024.

There are five bedrooms and a total of 13 beds right now. There’s a common room and a relaxing family room. The back yard is quiet and opens to a garden area, basketball hoop, and more.

For a number of reasons, the demand for unaccompanied youth who need a place to live is not as strong as the need for family housing these days.

The fact that this is coming years into a global pandemic is not a coincidence. So many struggled with illness – physical as well as mental – and a loss of income that a lot of families are at risk that weren’t before, said Alice Woods, executive director of Harbor House.

This is also created by a change in state policy. The State of New Jersey has de-emphasized shelters and congregate care, she said. As such, the state pulled its funding in 2020.

During the worst of the pandemic, there

was a moratorium on evictions. That moratorium is over now. “With mortgages going up 30 percent or more, there are a lot more homeless families,” said Tim Zeiss, director of development and marketing.

Also, if a youth is in trouble, it is rarely just the youth’s decisions that put them there. Having the entire family together will allow the organization to work with the whole family at once.

“Our commitment to serving youth is as strong as it’s always been,” Woods said. The new model will be serving youth in a new way.

The family shelter will have a similar goal to the transitional youth shelter. Both are about building independence; one is for youth and one is for the entire family unit.

“We will provide a roof over their head and access to medical/mental health services, job counseling and life skills trainings,” Woods said.

“For more than 35 years, our organization’s pillars of service have focused on youth homelessness, youth and families in crisis and most recently the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and we will continue to provide these vital programs,” she added. “Adding the family shelter to our roster of services enables us to enact an integrated and collaborative approach with the desired goal of preventing homelessness and the unraveling of the family unit caused by unattainable housing, employment loss, increasing community health issues and an exploding mental health crisis.”

Not A Total Change

Although one of the buildings is undertaking a significant new direction, much of the other portions of Harbor House are continuing as they always have.

The transitional living home, at a different Toms River location, will continue to house vulnerable and abandoned youth from 1621. It has 12 beds and can house people up to 18 months. During this time, they are taught life skills, fi nancial literacy, and more. By the end, they are helped with job placement and housing.

Additionally, the 24-hour hotline will continue to operate, directing kids to the services they need. The Healing Harbor

Services division will continue to provide case management, family engagement, crisis counseling and youth groups. My Life, My Choice teaches about dating violence and trafficking. Most people realize that dating violence happens everywhere in all walks of life, but would be surprised to learn that a girl in an Ocean County high school was trafficked.

Help Is Available

Harbor House’s 24-hour hotline is 732929-0660.

People interested in volunteer opportunities can call 732-929-0096, ext. 205 or email tzeiss@oceansharborhouse.org

Photo by Chris Lundy

The former emergency shelter for youth will soon be for families.

Federal Student Debt Relief Helps Borrowers During Tax Time

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s ongoing student debt relief efforts:

“Earlier this month, President Biden announced student debt discharges would begin for 804,000 borrowers, including

17,290 in New Jersey, who qualify for $39 billion in student debt relief because of fi xes the Administration has made to income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. These changes are a direct result of efforts several of my Democratic colleagues and I have led in Congress, urging the President to provide borrowers who – despite making years of qualifying student loan payments – were being denied rightfully earned relief due to administrative errors, servicer issues, red tape, or barriers erected by previous administrations.

“In the weeks to come, I look forward to hearing stories from New Jerseyans across our state about the impact this relief will have for them and their families. But as I reflect today on how this will transform the lives of so many of my constituents and Americans across the nation, I cannot help but feel immense pride in legislation I authored with Senator Warren to exempt forgiven student loan debt from tax liability through 2025. Because of our bill, which we successfully fought to include as a provision in the American Rescue Plan, borrowers who receive student debt relief under the Biden Administration will not get hit with

a tax bill for their cancelled student loans. “Student debt relief is not a handout. It is about changing a system that disadvantages working people and unlocking the economic potential of the 43 million Americans with student debt. I commend President Biden for his continued efforts, and I remain steadfast in my commitment to work with him until we deliver student debt relief for all 43 million eligible Americans.”

Because of a provision the Senator authored and included in the American Rescue Plan, any borrower whose student debt is forgiven will not get hit with a tax bill for their cancelled student loans.

Gun Traffickers To Be Criminally Liable For Deaths And Injuries

TRENTON – Expanding on New Jersey’s nation-leading gun safety laws, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law which establishes strict liability criminal penalties for gun traffickers when an illegally trafficked firearm provided by them is used in a crime that results in serious or significant bodily injury or death.

Under the first-in-the-nation legislation, also known as the “Real Accountability for Consequences of Unlawful Trafficking of Firearms Act,” a trafficked firearm

used for a crime resulting in a death may be charged with a first-degree crime. Similarly, a person who commits a firearm trafficking violation resulting in serious or significant bodily injury may be charged with a second-degree crime. The bill will also allow New Jersey prosecutors to charge out-of-state traffickers, who have supplied around 80% of guns used for crimes in our state, for the harms their illegal out-of-state conduct causes in New Jersey.

The legislation is modeled on similar, longstanding laws that impose strict criminal liability on drug dealers for overdose deaths caused by their illicit products.

“Far too many New Jerseyans live with the daily fear that people in their communities who cannot legally possess guns can illegally obtain firearms and cause great harm,” said Governor Murphy. “This bill allows us to hold those who illegally traffic those guns accountable for the harm that those weapons are used to cause. With (this) new law, New Jersey will become the first state in the nation to go after illegal gun traffickers in this way. This is yet another historic step to protect our children and families from gun violence, and we will continue to support long-term solutions that will break the cycle of violence once and for all.”

This strong anti-trafficking bill builds on the Governor’s commonsense record of gun reforms, which has positioned New Jersey as a leader in gun safety. Since the beginning of the Murphy Administration, more than a dozen steps have been taken to address gun violence in the state. In July 2022, Governor Murphy signed seven comprehensive gun safety bills, his third significant gun safety package signing since taking office in 2018.

In collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General, more actions have been taken beyond the passing of legislation to

address violence. Last week, it was announced that $15 million would be made available through a competitive grant process to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs throughout the state. The program now stands at a $40 million investment in state and federal funds since 2021. CBVI programs use interventions and protective activities in communities and among populations associated with risk factors for exposure to violence. Through this public health approach to interrupt cycles of violence, and with a focus on reducing gun violence, CBVI initiatives include a range of strategies: mentoring programs, street outreach, trauma support services, de-escalation among high-risk individuals, targeted afterschool programs, job training, and more.

“This law sends a clear message to those who would participate and/or profit from the illegal distribution of firearms, that they can now be held accountable for the injuries sustained and the lives lost due to gun violence,” said Trenton Police Department Director Steve Wilson.

“It’s very important across our state that we address guns that are sold illegally

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Schools:

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but we have extended the block. There are four core areas of ELA, math, science and social studies. (They) will each be 70 minutes long. (Students) will take gym and health every single day for 40 minutes and then they will rotate through each marking period with an elective.”

“We were able to expand those electives. One of those things we did was we hired the teacher who is certified in theater and certified in music so we are going to be expanding some of the programs for the arts,” Berenato said. This means offering a speech and drama course and some theater opportunities for students and expanded art courses.

He added, “students will be taking Spanish every single year and we are also expanding our STEM and some science courses in addition to offering an honors Spanish for 8th graders and that will take the place

Classes:

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Fuhring said, “the 7th and 8th grade classes are our lowest (sized) classes” in so far as students are concerned. “We have 32 8th graders.”

Vice Principal Stephanie Rucci reported that a fire drill was held in preparation for the new school year.

Fourth graders will be able to benefit from a new online resource, tutor.com

Fuhring said, “normally the program is only open to military base families but due to our

of their elective but it would be a full year course and that is the equivalent of taking Spanish I.”

“We added a vice principal to the middle school so the school will operate with a principal and two vice principals in addition to a supervisor of instruction for the curriculum and instructional needs of the students,” the superintendent added.

He noted that these decisions were based on the best practices of schools. Research states that middle school kids are the most vulnerable, since they are going through so much, and they need the added support.

“The goal has always been to make sure that we are properly preparing them for the rigor of the high school and beyond. Parents had expressed some concerns about the middle school in that they wanted more opportunities for their children. They also wanted to make sure what we were doing was sound practice,” Superintendent Berenato added.

He said there will be a student and family

numbers and our military percentage here were able to have it for the whole school.”

She added that “it goes up to 12th graders but they prefer to start small so we’ll see how it goes. A representative will come into the class to explain how to log in and how to get information.”

It will be used to help students with questions and with their homework. If enough 4th graders utilize it, the program may be opened up to the 5th grade later in the year.

The Board also moved to confirm the mailing of annual notices regarding student IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) during the new school year for elementary

support counselor who is bilingual and she will actually be finishing up her substance abuse counselor certificate so the middle school will have designated staff to assist those needs.

“We were also able to add an additional ESL (English as Second Language) teacher because our numbers have increased exponentially,” Berenato said.

The superintendent said that 15 brand new teachers to the district took part in the recently held teacher orientation program. Five staff members took on new positions within the district as well.

On the subject of transportation in the school district, Berenato said, “last year we operated on an additional fifth tier that we established. Pre-school had its own bussing tier and one of the things we were able to do was to have the preschoolers to have their start time aligned to the elementary school building and operate a six-hour program.”

Berenato added, “they would leave a little earlier than their K-5 grade counterparts in

school students and for students attending Manchester Township High School. Board members also approved a contract with Preferred Behavioral Health at a cost of $300 per evaluation and incident, on an as needed basis for the new school year.

The Borough police department used the school’s primary wing classrooms for an active shooter training drill on August 10 and August 17.

The school district approved its financial reporting noting that no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of state regulations and sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial ob -

Zumba Classes

the building so that would change a little bit. We also hired more drivers and we are continuing to look at hiring more drivers. Our pay for drivers starts at $23.07 an hour, full benefits, pension and paid sick leave.”

“The biggest challenge we have is the number of students we have that go to a non-public school who are entitled to (transportation) aid in lieu and we are trying to do this because we know the community wants this,” he said. “They are electing to do instead of getting the aid in lieu payment.”

He said the hiring of more drivers would help accommodate this. “Then we could start increasing those routes to non-public schools.” He said the number of students going to private schools has greatly increased. In 2020 aid in lieu was about $37,289. In 2021 it was $34,935 and in 2022 it was $91,020.

The last (school) year we paid $318,500 and we are budgeting around $425,000 for this coming school year,” the superintendent added.

ligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

The Board approved two walking field trip requests for self-help skills to the Dunkin Donuts on Route 70 in the borough. Also approved were two clinical affiliation agreements with the district. One involved a student from Kean University while the second was between a student from the University of West Florida and the school district.

Back to School Night will be held on September 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and the Lakehurst PTA will hold its Scholastic Book Fair in the media center from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from September 25 through September 29.

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.

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Monday-Friday: 11am-4pm LUNCH

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Local Firefi ghters Build Teamwork Skills

LAKEHURST – A drill on August 22 had Lakehurst Fire Department members work on air management along with teamwork building skills and search pattern skills. While members were working on their skills, they got a visit from Mr. Softy for a quick break.

In the picture you will see some small kids’ toys. The members worked in teams of two. One member is blindfolded, searching for the toy with structure fi re fighting gloves

on. The other member is yelling instructions to find the toys while loud background noise is played to mimic a fi re scene.

Members train hard to help keep in their best state of mind in a real time situation. If you ever see them out and around town don’t hesitate to stop by and say “hi.” They are here for the community and we are always looking for new members. Feel free to come down and check them out if you want to become part of their family.

Life Line Screening

MANCHESTER – Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings.

Life Line Screening will be on October 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester.

A package of four screenings to identify cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:

• Carotid artery ultrasound that scans the carotid arteries for buildup of fatty plaqueone of the leading causes of strokes.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound screening for an abdominal aneurysm that could lead to a ruptured aorta.

• Heart Rhythm Screening (AFIB) A quick and easy test using a 6-lead EKG placed on the arms and legs to identify the presence or absence of an irregular heartbeat.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening-Evaluates for PAD in the lower extremities, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Register by calling 1-800-690-6495, text the word “circle” to 216-279-1607, or register online at llsa.social/HC.

Crestwood Village 4 Garage Sales

WHITING – Crestwood Village 4 hosts garage sales the last Saturday of every month. Come browse through the village on the last Saturday of each month, every month, for those ‘can’t live without’ fi nds. You’ll fi nd the ‘regulars’ and sometimes a blow-out sale with a few neighbors combining their treasures.

CV4 owned units are at times entirely filled with contents that they open the doors so you can browse through each room at your leisure.

Rain-dates are Sundays. Come on out, meet some neighbors, enjoy the outdoors, and bring your purse! Enjoy the day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Photo courtesy Lakehurst Fire Department

Senior Spot Painting Begins At MTHS

MANCHESTER – Students from the Manchester Township High School Class of 2024 began to make their mark as seniors. Through a donation to the Senior Class, students are assigned a parking spot to decorate. They submit their design and, once approved by the MTHS Administration, can begin painting and decorating their parking spot. Students have until the week prior to school to work on their creations. They cannot wait to see what the students paint and will continue to share their progress along the way!

Manchester Coordinating Council Meeting Announcement

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Coordinating Council monthly meeting will be held on September 25 at 1:30 p.m. at The Meadows Of Lake Ridge, 2 Clear Lake Road, Whiting.

The subject matter that is discussed at our meetings are issues that concern residents in Manchester. Two representatives are appointed by the Board of Trustees of our

55+ communities to participate in issues that we are all interested in and bring back information to share with their residents. They are pleased to announce September guest speaker is Dr John Berenato and Strategic Plan Chair. Guests are always invited to attend.

Note: venue change for September’s meeting only. See you then!

Defensive Driving Course

WHITING – Mark your calendar and join the Whiting United Methodist Church for a Defensive Driving Course by AARP on September 19 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

AARP members pay $20, while

non-members pay $25. Checks must be made out to AARP. Call the church office to sign up at 732-350-6878. There are only 30 spots available. Arrive at 8:45 a.m.; bring your AARP card and a bagged lunch! They hope to see you then!

Photo courtesy Manchester Schools

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MTSD Staff Is Busy Preparing For Back To School

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township School District’s staff are a professional, dedicated, talented, and excited group! Some of the staff spent their time participating in voluntary professional development opportunities and beginning to prepare for the fi rst day of school.

The District hosted a Literacy Luau which was a voluntary professional development opportunity for the staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in various literacy-related areas. These offerings aimed to support the staff ’s growth and teaching effectiveness. Presentations were given by Jennifer Cittadino, K-5 Literacy Instructional Coach, Brittany Bloss, K-5 Math Instructional Coach, and MS/HS Instructional Technology Coach Jamie Velazquez to attendees. During the session, teachers learned a range of effective strategies to

enhance reading comprehension in their students across the content areas. The strategies discussed help to equip teachers with ways to create a supportive and engaging reading environment that fosters improved reading comprehension for all students. Ridgeway Elementary School hosted a fun “lock-in” event for the staff. This was another voluntary opportunity where staff could come in to prepare for the upcoming school year. With Taylor Swift’s music playing, the event’s theme of “Back to School Era” rang throughout the hallways. Teachers took the opportunity to set up their classrooms, participated in optional team-building activities, welcomed new staff members to the team, created and traded friendship bracelets, and more. It was a wonderful way to kick-off the 2023-24 school year at Ridgeway!

Crestwood Village Five Resident’s Club Fish Fry

WHITING – Crestwood Village Five Resident’s Club Fish Fry will be on September 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Purchases tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village Five Clubhouse. Call Debbie at 201-6188514 for tickets and more information.

Catered by Argle Fish & Chip. Refreshments: soft drinks, dessert and coffee. BYOB. Tickets are $25 in advance. Cut-off date to purchase tickets is September 5. No tickets will be available at door. Non-refundable unless canceled.

St. Stephen’s Flea

Market

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Flea Market will be held on September 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join at 180 Route 539 for housewares, books, clothes, toys, furniture, baked goods, and more. Join for breakfast and/or lunch.

Photo courtesy Manchester Schools

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Travel Bocce Club Branson Trip

WHITING – Travel Bocce Club Presents Branson Show Extravaganza: Nine days, eight nights; December 2 to 10. Double: $1,170; Single: $1,455.

Incredible price includes: Motor coach transportation; eight nights lodging including four consecutive nights in Branson area;14 meals: eight breakfasts and six dinners; admission to six fabulous shows including: three morning shows: Dublin’s Irish Tenors with special guests The Celtic Ladies, Down Home Country & A Neil Diamond tribute show; two evening

shows:

Baldknobbers show & Queen Ester show at Sight & Sound; one afternoon show: Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis Show; Admission to Titanic: The World’s Largest Museum Attraction.

$75 due upon signing per person. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 Clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Call Debbie at 201618-8514 for more information. Sign up early to prevent cancellation of trip. Final payment due by September 25.

Designer Handbag Bingo Is Back

WHITING – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 30 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting is once again holding its popular “Designer Handbag Bingo” on October 14.

The Parish Hall doors will open at 10 a.m. and bingo starts at 12 p.m. The 10game bingo will have exquisite designer

handbags as prizes. Tickets are $30 each. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 and gift auction. There is free coffee, tea, desserts; and outside food is permitted. Share the afternoon fun with your friends. For information and tickets, call Amelia at 732-306-2145.

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.

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Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club News

WHITING

– Crestwood Village 3 Travel

Club has announced the following upcoming trips for 2023:

September 26 - Peddler’s Village and Lunch: Price $88. Trip includes lunch at Joseph Ambler Inn and shopping and or sightseeing at Peddler’s Village for 1 ½ 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. Call to reserve your tickets now.

April 30, 2024 - Lunch at Shady Maple in Lancaster, PA. Price $90. Trip includes lunch at Shady Maple with ample time to shop or browse before lunch, then travel through Lancaster, PA and make three other stops for delicious snacks, shopping or just exploring. Gather at Unity Hall at 7:45 a.m. and return

about 7:15 p.m. In the past, this trip has sold out and people were disappointed. So don’t wait, get your tickets early.

September 17, 2024 – Lunch at Shady Maple and DANIEL Show at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA: Price $185. This promises to be another great show so be sure to reserve your ticket early so you won’t be disappointed. They have Orchestra Side seats reserved for this show. They are collecting a $60 deposit now to reserve your seat, another $60 payment will be due by April 15, 2024 and the balance of $65 will be due by July 15, 2024. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 8:30 p.m. Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441. Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club.

Whiting Garden Club

WHITING – Whiting Garden Club will return on September 6 at 10 a.m. Edie Hindermann, former photographer for “The Crestwood Sun” will be sharing two presentations: “A dog’s day in the pines” and “Peaceful Waters Flow.” Tentative plans for 2023-2024 will also be shared. Refreshments are available for purchase.

These funds support our projects. All are welcome. They meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Call the church office at 732-350-2121, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for directions. Fran, 732350-7415, and Stefanie 732-350-2904 are co-chairs.

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Residents Club presents Howie’s Karaoke Night on October 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Cost is $5 and includes snack and soft drink. Purchase tickets every Tuesday

from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village Five Clubhouse, Hilltop Hall, 335 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Call Debbie at 201-6188514 for more information. Non-refundable unless canceled.

Will $5 Homelessness Surcharge Affect You?

By Chris Lundy

OCEAN COUNTY – To create a Homelessness Trust Fund, officials approved a $5 surcharge on most recorded documents at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office, but what does that mean for the average person?

The applicable documents are listed below, but many are not ones that most residents will see more than a few times in

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their lives. Mortgages, deeds, liens, power of attorney are a few of the more common ones, but most people probably don’t need aircraft liens or notices of lis pending.

Starting on September 1, 2023, Ocean will join several other counties that have such a surcharge. The idea of it is that some money will help tackle the problem. That money won’t come from taxpayers. People without homes will be helped by people making real estate transactions.

Up until this year, the County Commissioners didn’t want to install this charge, calling it an added tax. However, upon looking at the list of documents, it’s clear that it would be nothing like a tax because the average resident might go decades without needing to fi ll out any of these forms. It would only be “like a tax” to the real estate community and developers. County government still does not want to run a shelter. Rather, this money will help fund programs already in place.

Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea has said that the fund could bring in about $275,000 to $390,000 a year. This money will stay in Ocean County.

Homelessness advocates have urged the county to create this for some time as a

tool in the belt, but not the solution to all the homeless problems in the area.

The only beneficiary officials have named is the Code Blue program. This is in reference to the shelters that open after the temperature drops near freezing.

The $5 will be charged on all land documents whether they are submitted via mail, Express Mail, courier, electronic transmission, or in person, according to county records. If you submit a document without the fee, your document will be rejected and returned to you, with a request for the fee.

E-recording customers will have the $5 automatically tallied onto their total. It will be listed on a separate line item on the receipt following a successful recording.

According to oceancountyclerk.com, the following documents will be assigned the fee: Aerial Easement, Aircraft Lien, Assignment Of Mortgage, Bankruptcy Lien, Bill Of Sale, Building Contract, Cancelled Mortgage, Cancelled Mortgage Recorded 2 Times, Cancelled Mortgage Recorded 3 Times, Cancelled Mortgage Recorded 4 Times, Collateral Assignment, Construction Lien Claim, Contract Of Sale, Deed, Discharge Construction Lien, Discharge

Of Building Contract, Discharge Of Collateral Assignment, Discharge Of Contract Of Sale, Discharge Of Judgement Lien, Discharge Of Lease, Discharge Of Lis Pendens, Discharge Of Mechanic’s Liens, Discharge Of Mechanic’s Notice Intension, Discharge Of Mortgage, Discharge Of Notice Of Settlement, Discharge Of Reimbursement Agreements, Discharge Of Tax Sale Certificate, Discharge Recognizance, Disclaimer, Easements, Federal Lien, Final Judgement, Land Use Permit, Lease, Lis Pendens, Mechanic’s Lien, Mortgage, Mortgage Modification, Municipal Tax Foreclosure, Municipal Tax Sale Certificate, Notice Of Lis Pending Recorded, Notice Of Settlement, Notice Of Settlement Double Transaction, Power Of Attorney, Recognizance Bond, Release / Stipulation, Release Of Assignment Of Mortgage, Release Of Bond Constr Lien, Release Of Federal Tax Lien, Release Of Mortgage, Repayment Agreement, Revocation Of Power Of Attorney, State Permit, Stop Notice, Subdivision Maps, Subdivision, Tax Sale Certificate, Trust Agreement, Underground Easement, Vacations, Warrant Of Execution, Warrant Of Satisfaction and Writ Of Execution.

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Before fellowship, Dr. Nugent completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Je erson Health NJ, where he served as Chief Resident. During his third year of training, he received the residency’s research award for best research project. Dr. Nugent completed his pre-medical education at the University of Delaware and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He then completed medical school at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Artificial Intelligence In Hearing Aids

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all over the news. Even hearing aids are getting solid press for AI advancements. It might sound like science fiction — but AI has been available in hearing aids for a long time.

Humble Beginnings. In 2006, the Centra hearing device hit the market. It included machine learning — your hearing aids learned how you adjusted a setting called gain (the level of sound boost needed). After a couple of weeks, your hearing aids would automatically set the gain to your preferences.

Fine-Tuning Abounds. At fi rst, gain adjustments affected all sound output equally. But tech advancements let you adjust different parts of the sound spectrum — and your hearing aids would learn your preferences for each. You had to do this for each program on your device. Then hearing aids were developed that learned your sound preferences and set them accordingly across all your programs.

Beyond Programming. Now, developers are trying to reduce reliance on

distinct programs. One breakthrough, the deep-neural-network model — mimicking how your brain processes sound — constantly adapts to your environment, improving speech in background noise and listening comfort. Hearing aid manufacturer’s such as Oticon and Starkey utilize this deep neural network model.

The Next Horizon. Today’s hearing aids have embraced AI: One hearing aid combines nextgen machine learning with direct wearer input to optimize settings. Another keeps speech clear amid noise without sacrificing enjoyable sounds, like birdsong. Still a third has a wellness tracker, fall sensor that notifies loved ones, and digital personal assistant. As you can see, hearing aids have used AI for a long time to improve your well-being, hearing and otherwise.

Ready to see how AI can help your hearing? Contact Garden State Hearing & Balance Center at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstate hearing.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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MDMA For PTSD: Benefits, Risks, And Alternative Treatments

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Today, I will discuss what I know about MDMA, which is sometimes referred to as Ecstasy in pill form. It is a synthetic drug being evaluated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Street pills of this sometimes do not even contain MDMA, and you should never use that. One more note of clarification, MDMA is not the same as the “magic mushroom” psilocybin.

PTSD-causing events vary, there are dozens. Among the most common are combat exposure, physical violence/assault, accidents, living through a natural disaster, domestic violence, torture, sexual assault, losing a child, and stalking or witnessing violence. Only about half of people with PTSD will seek treatment, most will try to manage the symptoms on their own. But of course, I urge anyone reading this to get professional therapy and treatment(s), some of which I’ve outlined in this article.

MDMA has been tested and found to impact each person differently. The drug is classified as an empathogenic drug, which means it can make a person feel more empathy, understanding, and emotional closeness to others.

This is why it’s being explored as a potential therapeutic agent in people with PTSD and trauma. The drug raises some feel-good chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and oxytocin. This explains why each person reacts differently to the drug. It’s because their own baseline levels of these chemicals come into play.

Some people have the opposite reaction to MDMA and do not feel more empathy, but rather experience tachycardia, anxiety, paranoia, or other negative emotions, emphasizing the need to be professionally

supervised. There are other medications and possible adjunctive herbal remedies worth mentioning today.

These include conventional prescribed antidepressants such as paroxetine or venlafaxine. Also, a drug commonly prescribed for hypertension is sometimes used for nightmares, it’s called prazosin.

St. John’s Wort is an herbal that is not sold for PTSD, but I’m mentioning it because it does raise serotonin in the human body. Valerian root is another herb that is popular to assist with sleep, and induce a feeling of calm. In states where CBD is available, this helps reduce anxiety and improve sleep. CBD is the non-psychoactive component of the cannabis plant, and it’s not available in every single state yet.

In summary, MDMA presents considerable potential in addressing PTSD. However, it’s crucial to balance the advantages with possible risks. As with all treatments, individual outcomes may differ. There are alternative medications to discuss with your healthcare provider. Above all, seek support to overcome trauma and embrace the care surrounding you.

Here are some resources including the National Center for PTSD, as well as the PTSD Foundation of America. Another one is called BrainLine, and there are many others, both national and local, that offer resources, therapy options, support groups, and more. If you or someone you know needs help, it’s essential to consult with a mental health professional or counselor who can provide guidance tailored to individual needs. If this topic is of interest, you can read the longer, comprehensive article posted 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) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

Do You Have Macular Degeneration Or Another Eye Disease Causing Low Vision?

If your eye disease left you with vision which is not good enough with regular eyeglasses, call (732) 279-3268, to schedule a free phone consultation with Dr. Errol Rummel, an Optometric Physician, with a Toms River office limited to low vision care. Dr. Rummel will discuss how a low vision evaluation, can often reveal that improved eyesight is possible, through the use of custom designed telescopic optics.

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

The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identify theft.

Monitor your Account Check your financial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport.com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is not part of the legally mandated free

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annual credit report program. Make sure you spell the annualcreditreport.com domain name correctly and avoid look-alike scam sites.

Place a Freeze A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit file and others from opening accounts in your name. A freeze could stop identity thieves because most (but not all) businesses will not open credit accounts without checking your credit report. A credit freeze does not prevent identity thieves from taking-over your existing account. Set a fraud alert! A fraud alert requires creditors who check your credit report to take steps to verify your identity before opening a new account, issuing additional card or increasing your credit limit on an existing account. A fraud alert is free. You can place an initial alert on your account for 90 days if you have not been a victim of identity theft.

The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

October Craft Fair

WHITING – The Lakeside Gardeners are hosting their October Craft Fair on October 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar Glen Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting.

Reserve your table now for only $20. Gifts for the holidays. Bakery table. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Call Gean for information at 732-864-6902. Hall is available Friday 5 to 7 p.m. for set up.

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Ocean County Contractor Admits To Home Improvement Scheme

By Alyssa Riccardi

TOMS RIVER – A Lakehurst man has admitted to a home improvement contracting scheme targeting township residents, police said.

Robert Cohan, 36, pled guilty to Theft by Deception. At the time of his sentencing on October 27, the State will be seeking a term of eight years in New

Jersey State Prison, along with approximately $220,000 in restitution to multiple victims.

According to police, Cohan’s scheme began in February 2022 then continued through May 2022. He specifically approached residents of the Gardens of Pleasant Plains in Toms River.

Cohan would solicit residents to engage

his services to perform work on the exterior of their homes. He would then perform little work, while stealing about $200,000 from more than 10 victims in the process.

During that time, he oftentimes fraudulently used the name of his family’s construction company name in the scheme.

On June 23, 2022, Cohan was charged with Theft by Deception and taken into

custody by detectives from the Toms River Township Police Department without incident. Cohan was subsequently released as a consequence of New Jersey Bail Reform.

Additionally, police discovered that in September 2022, Cohan approached an elderly victim at a bank in Berkeley. Cohan used a false identity and solicited a small amount of money.

In exchange, the victim allowed Cohan to perform a small task on her property in lieu of being paid back. With knowledge of the victim’s address, Cohan continuously visited the victim and solicited larger sums of money for multiple reasons, including funeral expenses for his purportedly deceased father-in-law.

Police said Cohan would also accompany the victim to several banks, convincing her to withdraw large sums of money from her account or by way of credit card cash advances. This totaled to about $20,000.

Police later determined that Cohan’s father-in-law was, in fact, alive and that Cohan received the money from the victim under false pretenses.

As a result, Cohan was again charged with Theft by Deception; consequently, his previous release under Bail Reform was revoked by the Court.

On October 5, 2022, Cohan was taken into custody by detectives from the Berkeley Township Police Department, and he has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since that date.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Heisler and Assistant Prosecutor Taylor Toscano who handled the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Toms River Township Police Department, Berkeley Township Police Department, and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, their collective assistance in connection with this investigation.

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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.

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Official: Check Your Mailbox For State Anchor Rebate Notices

OCEAN COUNTY – Homeowners and renters eligible for a state tax rebate might want to check their mailboxes, said Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

“Eligible residents may have already received, or will soon receive, a letter from the state Division of Taxation saying their ANCHOR rebate will arrive by November 1,” Vicari said.

More than 1.7 million New Jersey taxpayers received tax relief from the Affordable Communities for Homeowners and Renters in 2022.

There is no need to file an application this year if a resident was awarded a rebate in 2022, Vicari said.

“Letters now being sent confi rm that the homeowner or renter is eligible and he or she does not need to take any further action to receive the state money this year,” Vicari said.

Additionally, the state will be mailing applications to more than 2 million residents who did not apply for a 2022 rebate but may now qualify for a 2023 grant. Those awards will be made within 90 days

of the state receiving the application.

“These grants are especially important to our seniors living on fi xed incomes,” Vicari said.

Anyone who does not receive a state confi rmation letter or an application by the end of August should contact either the state Division of Taxation or the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, he said. The office can be reached at 732-929-2091. Additional information is also available at anchor.nj.gov.

Letters now arriving in mailboxes also detail how the recipient will receive the money, through either check or direct deposit, he said.

If an applicant’s mailing address and banking information has not changed since the 2022 awards, there is no need to respond to the letter. Changes can be made until September 30, 2023.

Last year each qualified resident received between $450 and $1,500 under the program.

“Seniors will receive an additional $250 this year in an effort to combat rising costs for food, housing and medicine,” Vicari said.

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Government:

Continued From Page 8 and taking the lives of our youth. The illegal distribution of guns is destroying our communities and (this) bill signing is a step towards holding illegal traffickers accountable for their actions,” said Pastor John Taylor of Friendship Baptist Church.

“(This bill) creates a strong deterrence

for those who would bring illegal firearms into the State of New Jersey from the South via I-95 and from our western neighbors through other interstate roadways. Last year, 777 illegal guns were recovered by Newark Police, representing a 26 percent increase over the previous year. This new legislation is a crucial tool for more significantly holding accountable those who traffic illegal guns

across state lines and for progressively reducing the number of senseless deaths and shootings that occur each year in New Jersey. I am grateful to Governor Murphy and our legislators who have tightened the screws on gun traffickers and made S3150 the law of the land,” said Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark and President and Chair of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association.

Crestwood Village 7 Farmers’ Market

WHITING – Crestwood Village 7 hosts a Farmers’ Market at the parking lot of their clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Avenue, every Thursday. The Farmers Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food vendors wanted! Call 732-715-0813.

FUN & GAMES SUDOKU

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

39 Star in astronomy

42 Of all time

43 Hr. to go

46 __ knot

49 Successful candidate

51 God with good aim

52 *Teaches tricks to circus animals?

54 “Better Call Saul” network

55 Interminable time

56 Nevada city

57 *Food and water supplied during a marathon?

62 Future louse

63 Clip

64 Draft category

65 New prefix

66 Nonsensical

67 Holiday song, and, phonetically, an apt description of the answers to the starred clues

68 Start to sneeze?

Down

1 “You should smile

more”

2 Barometer type

3 Soprano Teresa known for her recording of Berg’s “Lulu”

4 Sack

5 Body spray brand

6 Beetle juice?

7 Clobber, biblically 8 Port producer 9 “Amazing Grace”

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36 In things

37 Square

38 Hibernian, e.g.

39 __ jar

40 Meteorological concern

41 Ristorante dumplings

43 __ Aigner: fashion house known for accessories

44 Sneaks on the court?

45 Classic autos advertised with the Cole Porter song “It’s De-Lovely”

47 Cow owner in a Rockwell painting

48 Real hoot

50 Caboose, e.g.

53 Salad topper

55 Shrinking Asian sea

58 Caterpillar roll fish

59 Peace activist Yoko

60 Word that indicates a name change

61 ESPN reporter

Paolantonio

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Ocean Health Initiatives Annual Back To School In The Square Event

NEW JERSEY – Your favorite community health center, Ocean Health Initiatives, has recently partnered with the Lakewood Police Department and the New Jersey Department of Health to, once again, host their annual Back to School in the Square Event! On August 19, OHI and their partners pooled their resources to ensure that the children in our community can go back to school fully prepared for their studies and on top of their recommended vaccine schedule.

On the day, a good time was had by all. Coupled with the help from HMO’s like Horizon, Aetna, and Amerigroup, as well as BMi Merchandise, the collective of local organizations managed to give out 545 backpacks to students in need, filled with free toys, lunch boxes, school supplies, T-shirts, and more.

Additionally, 53 vaccines were administered at the event including 22 VFA Flu vaccines and 20 COVID vaccines, among a variety of other important vaccine -- such as Children’s Meningococcal, TDAP, and Meningitis B -that children need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives at school and beyond.

After all, healthy kids are happy kids!

OHI is so proud to continue serving their community both in the doctor’s office and out in the world and continuing their pursuit to liberate their community through health and wellness. A big thank you to everyone who came out, to all the partners who made this event such a success, and to all of the community members for their continued support.

To all the kids going back to school, good luck and have fun!

Photo courtesy Ocean Health Initiatives

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While Labor Day 2023 is upon us, never fear, the shoulder season at the Jersey Shore is just around the corner. Helene Lonergan sent in this great pic from Berkeley Island Park. Want to win tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure? Email your pix to photos@ jerseyshoreonline.com and you may hear from us!

Holiday City At Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary News

By Madeline Wesolowski, Vice President BERKELEY – Wow! The HCB First Aid

Auxiliary’s first Murder Mystery Luncheon was a great success. I know it was enjoyed by all because everyone was laughing. We had special guests with us that day. John Bacchione, Council President, and council members Tom Grosse and Sophia Gingrich. We want to thank Holiday City West for their generosity in granting us the use of their facility for this function. The Auxiliary is very grateful that the clubhouses in Holiday City all do their best to support us. A special thanks to Ed Swider, and two

squad members, Ann Marie and Kate for giving us a helping hand.

Thanks to all our members who worked hard preparing for and working the day of the event. All proceeds will be given to the HCB First Aid Squad. We have one male member, George Agelis. We need more man power. If interested call the Auxiliary President, Linda Maddalena at 732-505-6795.

Our next event will be a Psychic Fair on October 21 at the Holiday City West Clubhouse at 45 Cabrillo Boulevard. Call Madeline for appointments 732-797-0686.

Ocean County Library Announces Labor Day Closure

TOMS RIVER – All branches and reading centers of the Ocean County Library will be closed September 3 and September 4, in observance of Labor Day. Patrons are welcome

to access the Library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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The Th ird Eyelid

By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

There are many animals who possess a third eyelid. What is the third eyelid and why is it important? For some species, the third eyelid, also known as the nictitating membrane, is a thin, translucent eyelid that opens and closes to moisten and protect the eye. The lid itself is underneath the top and bottom lids. An example would be a bird. The lid is a critical part of their anatomy protecting the eye from dust, wind, bright light, and possible obstructions that could enter the eye. Other animals, such as humans, dogs, and cats, are familiar to us and the third eyelid is part of the inner corner of each eye but does not cover the eye.

Birds of prey, like the osprey, can reach incredible speeds when hunting. The membrane protects them from the extreme wind their eyes are exposed to. They primarily hunt fish, diving into the water. Though they cannot swim, their bodies are immersed into the water to catch their prey.

Species who feed themselves by pecking or scraping at the ground, pecking at a tree or stem, for example, the third eyelid moves across the eye protecting it. In dry

conditions this membrane acts as a moisturizer for the eyes.

When adapting to changing environments, such as natural weather conditions, as well as man-made conditions like smoke from fi re, the membrane provides protection. There are, however, some contaminants that are too toxic for the membrane. These might be pesticides put into the air to kill certain insects. We might receive notification of these applications going into the air we breathe, affecting our lungs and eyes, but unfortunately, wildlife are unable to read these signs. We might be able to take some additional protection measures, but would wildlife be able to flee the area? In this example, it might be best to allow Mother Nature to do its job and allow natural predators of what we consider ‘pests’ do their job.

I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.

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)

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT 2- SEPT 8

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS

OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a good side to everyone and everything even if you might not see it right away. Taking the time to dig deeper and getting to know them can be worth the effort and create happiness for everyone involved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Life may not always be on a fixed trajectory. Be willing to pay attention to everything around you and you could spot the chance to change your current path. You can control the impact you have on others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The ability to call for reinforcements may be a useful tool in your arsenal, but try not to bring it out for issues that can be taken care of alone. Dire situations in the future may require a lifeline more.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : There can be magic hiding in every moment if you are willing to open your heart and allow inspiration in. The world may not be as dry or dull as you once saw it if you look below the surface appearances.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : Everyone may be doing their best even if you do not fully understand their methods or thought processes. You can find a common ground if you are willing to put in effort and are willing to look for it together.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) : Everyone’s past contains some moments when they were not their best. Take the time to reflect on your own history and be accountable when needed. You can still repair a relationship that could currently has cracks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) : Working side by side with a loved one on an exciting project can bring you even closer together. Show love and affection by offering your time, compliments, or the physical contact they may be craving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) : Before love can grow to its full potential you need to look at your partner with sincerity and clarity. Learn to love the person for who they are and avoid getting lost in a daydream or a romantic comedy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It can be easy to blame problems on paperwork or a lack of communication. You could find be going around in circles trying to get needed authorization only to find the thing you needed is no longer available.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) :

Life might sometimes seem overwhelming on your own, but you may have people you can talk to. It is OK not to be OK. Keep breathing and seek out a trusted someone who could help guide you through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : Your current budgeting strategy might not be working. It could be time for you to be more involved in a side hustle that might grant you more flexibility with your spending. Pay bills on time to stay ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Failure is when you stop trying, if you are willing to get up and try again then you have not failed. Pause, take a breath, and reflect on what did not go as planned. Get back out there and try it another way.

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