SOUTHERN OCEAN
Lacey Day Celebrates Community Under Sunny Skies
Family Shelter Planned In
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to town under clear skies. Members of the local community and neighbors enjoyed an afternoon of fun at Gille Park. The event,
which ran from noon to 4 p.m., showcased local culture, businesses, and family-friendly activities.
Children enjoyed bouncing on large inflatables while attendees sampled a variety of food from local (Lacey Day - See Page 6)
Italian Heritage Celebrated At Columbus Day Fes val And Parade
OCEAN COUNTY– It was a weekend of Italian pride! Several Seaside Heights streets showcased the sounds, scents and excitement of Italy as one of Ocean County’s most treasured fall festivals returned.
For three days the Borough played host to this special ethnic event that included the 33rd annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade that enjoyed perfect weather.
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into a shelter for families.
By Stephanie Faughnan
LITTLE EGG HARBOR
– An ordinance unanimously passed by the local governing body could pave the way for the fi rst dedicated family shelter in Ocean County. The decision allows the township to negotiate the sale of its old town hall to Family Promise of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit that supports families facing homelessness.
“The next step is signing the contract,” explained Eric P. LeBoeuf, the attorney representing Family Promise. “This ordinance was permission to be able to sell. Now, the township attorney and I must work on the language of the contract.”
The ordinance’s passage was met with applause and aligns with the county’s broader initiative to address homelessness. Rather than operating shelters directly, Ocean County has allocated $7.5 million in American Rescue Plan
VA Clinic To Close As
New One Opens
By Chris Lundy
TOMS
RIVER
– The Veterans Administration clinic in Toms River is set to have a grand opening soon, while the one in Brick closes its doors.
The Toms River clinic’s official address is 1051 Hooper Avenue.
There’s an entrance to the facility from Hooper and another entrance
on Caudina Avenue, which is the back road past two banks that leads to the Seacourt Pavilion.
“Patient Day One” of this building will be October 22, said Xiomara Johnson, a Navy veteran who serves as Deputy Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The ribbon cutting ceremony
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By Stephanie Faughnan
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rain,
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By Bob Vosseller
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan
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to turn the former Little Egg Harbor town hall
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan
big bubble courtesy of one of the event vendors.
Photo by Bob Vosseller Group Cantori Popolari Delle Isole Eolie gather at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall. (Parade - See Page 5)
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Act funds to three nonprofits, including Family Promise, to establish and operate facilities under the “Acquisition for Innovations to Address Homelessness” program.
Other organizations benefiting from the funding include HABcore, Inc. and Bright Harbor Healthcare.
The property at 7 Gifford Road once housed the town’s administrative offices and police department. In December 2004, the municipal complex relocated to the current Administrative Justice Complex at 665 Radio Road. The ordinance specifies a sale price of $650,000 for the 7 Gifford Road property.
“We have been the only family shelter operating since 2009 and are an affiliate of the National Family Promise program that is the leading organization addressing the crisis of family homelessness,” shared Elizabeth Golla, the Executive Director of Family Promise. “We have had one of the highest success rates in keeping families housed and families obtaining permanent housing.”
“This building we will be purchasing will help us continue our program providing the same quality care since we started, but now closing the gaps that we have been seeing for so long,” Golla continued. “It will be a light in the community that will be able to truly help so many people.”
Family Promise currently operates its
family shelter through a rotation model. Families stay in various local churches for a week at a time, sleeping in rooms with cots or mattresses while volunteers from the congregation provide meals and support. The new shelter would alleviate some of the logistical challenges of the rotating model, providing stability for both families and the program.
Golla provided the committee and members of the community with information regarding the non-profit at the governing body’s September meeting and a separate special meeting.
Family Promise intends to use the shelter to help Ocean County families get back on their feet, with a preference given to those whose last known address was in Little Egg Harbor.
The proposed 90-day program rules would mirror the guidelines currently in effect for families rotating in churches. All prospective participants would undergo strict drug and alcohol screening before admission to the shelter. Anyone who fails to adhere to those standards would not be allowed to stay.
Golla noted that families follow strict curfews, and children are enrolled in daycare or after-school care if their parents work late. Pets are not allowed in the program, and Family Promise suggests that participants utilize foster care for them until they are ready to be reunited. The goal is to provide temporary shelter while helping families get back out on their own.
“Every family who’s graduated from
our shelter program graduated our program has moved into permanent housing,” said Krista Raj, who works for Family Promise. “We have a program, and if they don’t abide by the program, there are rules and there are consequences, and they’re all aware of it. “
Preliminary plans for the Gifford Road building include accommodation for six families on one floor, with smaller families placed on the lower level. Rooms would be set up in dormitory style, with each family having their own bedroom and bathroom. These plans are subject to appropriate municipal board approval.
Although a couple of residents voiced opposition to the shelter at a previous meeting, no one spoke out against the concept when the ordinance passed on its second reading. Instead, several voiced their support for Family Promise and its proposed use of the old town hall building.
Pastor Steve Hartman of Lighthouse Alliance Church shared a story about a local family who is on the path to overcoming homelessness with the help of Family Promise.
Hartman said he made the referral to Family Promise who turned the situation from hopeless to one that stopped a family from being on the street. He remembered a woman who was crying because she and her two children, ages 13 and 15, were living in their car. The children were students at Pinelands Regional School District. The woman
had lost her job and home.
“Family Promise is an asset, and to do what they do and the expertise that they provide is I think it’s unimaginable.” Hartman said. “They aligned other things for this woman and their future. She had been spending over a week in her car in different places in our community, feeling very unsafe.”
“When she left our building after talking to them, she was smiling and had hope,” continued Hartman.
A junior high school student whose name was inaudible also advocated for the shelter. He prefaced his remarks by saying that his school does it best to help the less fortunate by collecting essential non-perishable food and hygiene products.
“These are people with jobs and children who they are trying to feed and can’t,” the young man said. “Maybe it’s just a bad month for them, or they can’t afford to pay rent and feed their children and themselves at the same time.”
Family Promise’s mission goes beyond providing shelter. The non-profit helps people catch up on rent or mortgage payments and prevent utility shutoffs by paying outstanding bills. However, their financial assistance isn’t meant to be a temporary fix. Participants are counseled on fiscal responsibility and guided through difficult times.
Golla said that of the approximately 800 families who received help from Family Promise in 2023, forty percent were Little Egg Harbor residents.
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As per tradition, the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee brought a folkloric performance group from Italy to entertain attendees during the weekend. They took part during the festival and also marched down the Boulevard for the parade.
Cantori Popolari Delle Isole Eolie originates from the Aeolian Island, a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Their mission is to preserve the traditional sounds and cultural heritage of the Aeolian Islands located north of Sicily, in southern Italy.
The group’s music featured a blend of traditional instruments, such as the tambourine, accordion, guitar and mandolin along with polyphonic vocal arrangements. These songs often communicate tales of daily life, love, and the sea.
On the morning of the parade, Band Director Giuseppe Bianchi joined fellow members for some breakfast served up by members of the Lacey Italian-American Club who provided meals for the performers at a church facility of Our Lady of Perpetual
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will take place in November. That exact date will be announced in the future, and is likely to have veterans, politicians, and other stakeholders invited.
“The opening of the Toms River Clinic
Help Church at 100 Grant Avenue.
Bianchi said, “We are staying here for eight days and 99% of those in my group it is their fi rst time here, our group is 47 years old. We have traveled all over the world, Australia, Mexico, Russia, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and all over. We have a school that has small children from four to 12 years old and they are learning the dances and music.”
“We have whole families who are part of the group. We have four from one family here,” he added. “Since we have been here, we performed at the Brick high schools. We will be going to Atlantic City and to New York and we will be visiting a senior facility.”
Among the members costumed and ready to perform were Angela D’Ambra and Patricia Puglisi. D’Ambra said, “I am very happy to be here and happy to see the differences in the culture here from where I live and in America. This is my fi rst time in America.”
“Everything is big here. We are from a small island in a small town, so everything is big here in comparison,” D’Ambra.
Puglisi added that she was also enjoying their visit and what they had seen and their
marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide world-class healthcare to our veterans in Ocean County and beyond. This new facility allows us to expand access to care, improve services and better meet the needs of our veteran community. We are excited to welcome them to this stateof-the-art clinic,” said Patricia O’Kane,
performances during the festival.
A large crowd turned out for Sunday’s parade which featured a variety of school bands, local Italian-American clubs, and community organizations. The festival had vendors offering up food, jewelry, clothing items, flags, banners and more. Roaming street bands and entertainers came in to provide some Italian songs and classic oldies.
Mary Mallue of Brick was looking forward to seeing her daughter Jessica marching down the parade route with the Brick High School Italian American Club. “I went to high school with Mike (Blandina) the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Chairman. She will be one of the banner holders. I am excited to see the (folkloric) dancers because I did not get to see them when they came to the high school. Jessica and I went to Italy and Ireland earlier this year.”
Another parade spectator who identified herself as Lynn K, said she comes to the festival and parade “on and off. I was here two years ago. My son will be driving my brother’s black and white Chevy with the Ocean County Vintage Auto Club. I love the food, zeppole, jewelry at the festival and it
Executive Medical Center Director.
The current facility in our area is the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic, located at 970 Route 70 in Brick. Veterans have long said that this property doesn’t have enough parking, and that it’s not large enough to serve the significant number of local vets. This building will permanently close its
is a beautiful day for the parade.”
“My mom lives on 2nd Avenue in Seaside Park so we join her for this as a tradition. We’ve been coming since my daughter was a baby and she’s 18 this year,” Kirsten Braman of Haddonfield said.
Her mother, Nina Coffy, who is Sicilian was happy to learn that this year’s folkloric dance group was from Sicily. “The food is good but I also love the Irish potatoes.”
“We are happy to say the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival has become one of the most popular ethnic cultural festivals in the state,” Blandina said. He noted groups like Cantori Popolari Delle Isole Eolie add an “authentic spirit of Italian heritage and culture, as well as a taste of the homeland to these events.”
Blandina credited John Giavatto, who serves as the committee’s International Relations Chairman with continuing to make the arrangements that provide the folkloric groups each autumn. “The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee consists of a small group of individuals who are volunteers and give up hours of their time to make these events memorable, for those attending year after year.”
doors on Monday, October 21. Johnson said that any appointments scheduled after October 21 will automatically be transferred to the Toms River Clinic. Veterans will receive new appointment cards with updated information indicating their new location at the Toms River facility.
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vendors, including pizza, cheesesteaks, ice cream, and fresh lemonade. Civic groups and local political clubs set up booths to engage with the community, and participants also visited the Lacey Historical Society to learn about the area’s rich history. Music fi lled the air as adults and youngsters took the opportunity to chat with fi rst responders and tour their equipment.
Deputy Mayor Peter Curatolo, a strong advocate for the event, highlighted the importance of supporting local businesses
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“This new addition to the VA New Jersey Healthcare System reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering enhanced healthcare services to veterans across Ocean County and surrounding areas. We look forward to welcoming our veterans and ensuring they receive the highest level of care in this expanded, modern facility,” she said.
The new building will be about twice the size as the one in Brick, measuring 68,000 square feet. It will neighbor county social services as well. There is also a bus stop and other amenities nearby.
Officials at the groundbreaking said that the building will enhance services currently provided, and will also add more.
and celebrating Lacey’s culture. “Lacey Day is a celebration of our culture, family, and friends, and a time to celebrate our local businesses,” he said. “These are Lacey families that are deeply woven into the fabric of our community.”
Lacey Day has a long and storied history, dating back to the late seventies. In 1979, the event was held in Clune Park, where a one-mile fun run concluded at the fair. The original concept was to bring the community together as a town-wide picnic.
Over the years, Lacey Day changed locations, moving to William Hebrew Park
Some of the specialties noted during the presentation was primary care, mental health, dental, podiatry, and women’s health, which is the fastest growing department.
On the new building, women’s health has its own entrance. There’s also an entrance for ambulance pick-up. A road around the outskirts of the property could one day link to the social services buildings nearby. The same Toms River site was previously selected by the VA in 2019, but the prospective developer at that time declined the lease in early 2020. This caused the VA to restart the site selection process. Toms River, Brick, and Manchester officials made offers, but the VA came back to this site again. There was also some red tape that slowed down the construction of this much-anticipated building.
in 1983. By 1995, the event changed exponentially. It became a multi-day event that was always held in August and hosted at the local high school before settling at its current venue at Gille Park.
Past Lacey Day celebrations have included races, fl ea markets, car shows, and family picnics. In 2000, the event was canceled due to a lack of volunteers, leading to uncertainty about its future. It was brought back in 2001 thanks to community efforts and attracted over 10,000 attendees who enjoyed the carnival-like atmosphere for three days.
By 2005, budgetary constraints forced
government officials to reduce Lacey Day from three days to one. At a request from the Apple Festival in 2017, the two events merged to change the date to the last weekend in September.
Curatolo sees the event as a time for families to get together and is happy that the community has the opportunity to enjoy the park setting. Children hit the swings and slides while they visited Lacey Day as their parents watched them have good old fashioned fun.
“We have the best parks in the county,” said Curatolo. “I’ve even conducted weddings at our waterfront parks.”
Ocean County Woman Sentenced To 5 Years For e
By Chris Lundy MANAHAWKIN
– A former administrative assistant was jailed for five years for stealing $178,774.35 from the company where she worked.
Dona Carlo-Tanzola, 51, of Manahawkin had worked at the engineering firm Horn, Tyson & Yoder, Inc. Long Beach Township Police determined that she took checks payable to the business and deposited them into her personal account between May 2022 and November 2022. She would then delete paid invoices in accounts. She pled guilty to the charge
on July 1, 2024.
Police said that after being confronted with the theft, she paid back a portion of the stolen money. She must make restitution for the remaining $139,698.56 . Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Taylor Toscano who handled the case on behalf of the State, and commended the Long Beach Township Police Department for their efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Carlo-Tanzola’s guilty plea, and now her state prison sentence.
OPINIONS & COMMENTARY
EDITORIAL
States To Watch In November – Part 4
In the last three issues, we took a look at some of the swing states to keep an eye on. Because of the Electoral College, these are the only states that matter.
We also looked at states where there could be a change in the political party of the Senator. The control of the Legislative branch is probably going to be even more important than the White House, I predict.
We’ll continue in the same vein in this week’s edition.
New Jersey
Yeah, believe it or not, our state is one to watch. Whether the news station watches, that’s another story. The state is predicted to go Demo-
crat for Kamala Harris and Andy Kim. I bet the big newspapers already have that pre-written. We’re called a “Blue State” so they’ll call it for the Dems soon after the polls close. Like I said, Electoral College.
What’s more interesting is the race for the 7th District House seat. Democrat Sue Altman is mounting a strong campaign to unseat Republican incumbent Thomas Kean. She received slightly more votes in the primary than he did. Kean only beat his last opponent, Malinowski, 159,392-150,701. This was in 2022 after the district was redrawn to be more Republican, so you would think that he would have done better. This is one spot that the Democrats are
hoping to pick up. There are currently 220 House Republicans and 212 Democrats, with 3 vacancies. One seat in the house being fl ipped is newsworthy even if it’s not huge news. It’s still the most competitive race in our state, and I’m sure it’ll be lost among the bigger profi le races on election night.
Pennsylvania
Everyone’s eyes are always on Pennsylvania and its 19 Electoral votes (down from 20 last election).
Pennsylvania went for Trump in 2016, who got just 44,292 over Hillary Clinton. This was one of the states that people were surprised Trump won, because the state voted Dem going all the way back to
Bill Clinton. In 2020, they went back to Dem, choosing Biden over Trump with a margin of 80,555. Close margins like this are tough to call.
Let’s look at some other recent races. In 2022, Democrat Josh Shapiro won the governor’s race over Republican Doug Mastriano by almost 800,000 votes.
The last senate race in 2022 had John Fetterman beat Mehmet Oz by 260,000 votes. However, Fetterman was a rising star - despite his stroke and other issues - and Oz was generally known as a quack whose actual address was in NJ.
This year, there’s a Senate seat up in PA. Bob Casey Jr. is the Dem incumbent being challenged by Da-
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
vid McCormick. Casey is beating McCormick in the polls, but not by an insurmountable percentage.
Democrats have consistently won this state with a large margin - unless Trump was on the ballot. The results show that Trump is more popular in Pennsylvania than any Republican by themselves. They need him to lead the charge. He barely lost to Biden last time, but will he lose to Harris? And is his popularity enough to bring McCormick into the Senate?
Pennsylvania House members might bear nextday coverage, particularly in the case of their 1 st District. Both sides are pouring tons of money into this race. Incumbent Republican Brian Fitz-
patrick actually beat Democrat challenger Ashley Ehasz two years ago, roughly 201,000 to 160,000. They’re up for a rematch. It’s a long shot but you never know.
Another one to watch is Pennsylvania’s 12 th House District, which Democrats flipped in 2022. No doubt the Republicans are going to be gunning for that back this year. Democrat Summer Lee beat Mike Doyle 184,000 to 144,000. The district has a history and social make-up too weird to go into here, but keep an eye on it for a possible switch back to Republican.
Chris Lundy News Editor
Thank You Good Samaritans driver came. It was great to know in today’s world there are such wonderful people. Thank you all.
On Wednesday, August 14, around 3 p.m., I fell in the parking lot in front of Miracle Ear on Route 37. I am 98 years old and not sure why I fell. Before I could get up several people (men and women) rushed to help me. After checking that I was OK, two of the men helped me up. They stayed until my
Don Huff Toms River
Puppets Of America
Puppets of America get ready. The big show is coming to a town near you this November.
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You as puppets have 2 choices.
Puppet D is a black, younger and female with a big dopey grin, you can’t miss it. She talks in circles about the same things over and over with no new thoughts.
Puppet R is older and male. He has a big ego and loves to talk a lot.
He’s performed all over the world and knows how the show works. Puppets, this is where you come in. If you don’t use your brains, this is what you will have.
Puppet D will be favored by blacks, females and alphabet people (D.E.I., L.G.B.T.Qs and now Swifttys) They’ll get free admission, food and money to buy a house.
Puppet R will have the same following as before, whites, males, seniors and the N.R.A.
Hard working blue collar folks who don’t want to pay $3 plus for gas, eggs and milk.
Although it’s looking like
one, this is NOT a popularity contest. It’s a world shaping event.
You have to stop being puppets and use your thought processes. America and the world is at stake. Think before you cast your vote. Don’t be a D or R out of habit or the next show might be behind the iron curtain.
Future shows depend on us!
Who will make us safer and better off ?
God Bless the USA.
Joseph Tyrrell Brick
Prayer For America
LORD, our country needs your help. For centuries you have looked out for the best interests of America. Lord, please don’t abandon us now. LORD, it seems millions have lost their way. Once you placed “mud on the eyes” so one could see.
America needs that miracle once again LORD. If you would open and touch the hearts and minds of those whose eyes, ears, minds and hearts are presently, closed, America would be eternally grateful.
Many have come to believe that it is ok to abandon our democracy in favor of autocracy. They wish to abolish our Constitution. They believe it is permissible to chastise the poor, make disparaging remarks about one’s religion, race and gender. LORD, we know you do not support such poor behaviors. Please help those to see the error of their ways. America does not want our children growing up to emulate such disdainful behaviors.
LORD, many now accept potential leadership who disparages our veterans and heroes who have served our country with honor and pride. Gone are the days of thankfulness
for those who serve in our military, our police and our first responders. It used to be inappropriate to criticize these patriots in our distinguished past. Millions appear ready to accept the concept of dictatorship for America. Many want to take away long realized entities such as the right to vote for all US citizens. The precious right to cast our votes and have them counted without rebellion or rancor. LORD, you professed loving your neighbor as yourself, not promoting constant fear of each other’s differences.
LORD, “mud on the eyes” of all Americans is needed more than ever before. Please symbolize this miracle to millions of Americans prior to this election and, LORD, please deliver us from all of this evil. AMEN.
Ron Vanadia Barnegat
S POTLIGHT O N G OVERNMENT
Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Every Lead Pipe In America To Be Removed Over Next Decade
Capitol Comments
Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fi nalized the Biden Administration’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI), which would lower the lead action level to better protect human health and require water systems to replace old and deteriorating lead pipes within a decade.
In addition to the LCRI, the EPA also announced $2.6 billion in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to support lead-related activities, including lead pipe replacement projects. The fi nalized rule comes ahead of the deadline to not only help ensure these important improvements are implemented as quickly as possible, but also prevent water
systems from being forced to temporarily comply with the prior rule proposed by the Trump Administration - also known as the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) - which would put public health at risk.
“The EPA’s bold leadership in fi nalizing this critical rule will help us eliminate lead pipes within a decade and put a stop to lead exposure that continues to threaten the health of far too many families and children in our nation today,” said Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). “Every American deserves access to clean and safe drinking water, and by modernizing our aging water infrastructure we are investing in a future where every family can turn on the tap and know their water is clean. I am proud to have helped lead the call in Congress for a strong fi nal rule, and I thank the Biden-Harris administration for their commitment to environmental justice and public health.”
The fi nalized rule also improves com-
munication within communities so that families are better informed about the risk of lead in drinking water, the location of lead pipes and plans for replacing them. Exposure to lead is harmful to health, especially for young children. In children, low levels of exposure have been linked to damage to the nervous system, learning disabilities, shorter stature, impaired hearing and impaired formation and function of blood cells.
“Every American, no matter their zipcode, deserves access to safe drinking water,” said Senator Tammy Duckworth. “We’ve been working hard in Congress to achieve our goal of removing every lead pipe in America over the next decade, and this historic rule from the Biden Administration and billions in new funding will help us make it a reality while preventing Trump-era policies that would harm human health from going into effect. This is a win-win for all Americans.”
“Today’s announcement from the Biden-Harris Administration is a win-win for our communities because it delivers
on our shared commitment to replace all lead pipes across the country within 10 years and protect public health,” said Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, co-lead of the congressional Get the Lead Out Caucus. “I am proud to have helped push for the swift fi nalization of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements with my colleagues in Congress. Thanks to our advocacy, and with the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, we are closer than ever to actualizing a 100% lead-free future.”
“As the founder of the Get the Lead Out Caucus, I know that clean drinking water is a human right,” said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. “We must move urgently to replace all lead pipes in our country within the next 10 years, and I’m glad to see the EPA announce the fi nal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements to continue the critical work toward this objective. Congress must continue to work to appropriate the funding necessary to help all of our communities identify, remove, and replace every lead pipe over this next decade.”
New Jersey Army National Guard Helps Victims Of Hurricane Milton
From The Desk Of The Governor
TRENTON – The New Jersey Army National Guard announced the deployment of approximately 80 Soldiers and 30 military vehicles to support Hurricane Milton response operations in Camp Blanding, Florida. A convoy from the 143d
Transportation Company and 253d Transportation Company, 42d Regional Support Group was sent out in advance of Hurricane Milton which hit the Gulf Coast of Florida.
delivery of commodities to or from points of distribution.
“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience what hurricane recovery means for our communities,” said Colonel Yvonne L. Mays, Acting Adjutant General of New Jersey. “Our Soldiers are trained and ready to support our neighbors in need.”
BELL’S PALSY AND VISION CHALLENGES
While Bell’s Palsy is not an eye condition, it can create issues in an affected eye that lead to eye discomfort and blurry vision. Bell’s Palsy causes temporary paralysis on one side of the face, lasting anywhere from a few weeks to six months. It leads to drooping facial muscles on the affected side and the inability to close the eye even while sleeping. The result is often a dry cornea that can cause pain and blurred vision. Artificial tears may be helpful in bringing relief during the daytime. For nighttime, tape or an eyepatch to keep the eye shut may be recommended, or a special weight to keep the eye closed may be prescribed.
Eyelid paralysis for those who have Bell’s palsy can create problems for the sensitive cornea that protects the eye’s lens and helps focus light waves into clear images. Fortunately, an experienced eye care professional can recommend measures to soothe and protect the afflicted eye. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES (732-3495622). We offer evening hours most nights of the week.
P.S. Bell’s Palsy is thought to be caused by inflammation of the seventh cranial nerve, which sends motor commands to one side of the face.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Florida as a second massive storm in as many weeks bears down on our nation’s Gulf Coast,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “New Jersey is committed to doing everything possible to assist Floridians impacted by Hurricane Milton - including sending a convoy to support the Florida Division of Emergency Management.”
Upon arrival to Camp Blanding, the unit will coordinate with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Florida National Guard. Tasks may include transportation of Florida National Guard personnel into weather-impacted areas and
New Jersey responded to Florida’s request for support through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), the nation’s state-to-state mutual aid agreement. The Governors of Minnesota and Ohio have also authorized emergency assistance. EMAC matches personnel, equipment, and commodities to assist response and recovery efforts across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories.
Phil Murphy
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Ocean County Historical Society’s 36th Annual Holiday
Nov. 3rd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
At the Toms River High School South Cafetorium at the intersection of Hooper and Grant. Use 212 Hooper Ave. as a GPS setting.
• Over 80 Quality Vendors
• Book Signing with author William Lewis
• OCHS Famous Baked Goods Table
• A Very Large 50-50
• A Snack Stand and MORE!
e Ocean County History and Culture Pavillion Sponsored by Ocean County Cultural and Heritage
START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!
Vendor tables are still available! $50.00 per 8’ foot table. Two chairs included. For vendor or general information, please contact Joseph at 732.998.5934 or rjl072001@gmail.com.
Find Solutions For Holiday Grief
BARNEGAT – Holidays can be difficult to endure for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Learn how to navigate through grief with help from the Senior Citizens’ Activity Network (SCAN) at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch, 11 a.m. on October 23. Join SCAN Communications Director Andrea Tarr for a discussion aimed at relieving holiday sadness. You’ll learn how to manage grief, gain an understanding of the importance of communication and receive self-care tips that
can help strengthen emotional support. Since 1988, Eatontown-based SCAN has provided programs, classes and support, in person and online, to help seniors maintain fulfilling lives centered on health, wellness and quality of life.
Register at tinyurl.com/OclBgtSCAN to attend this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street, call 609-698-3331 or visit the library’s online Calendar of Events.
Beach Bums Corve e Club Trunk Or Treat
MANAHAWKIN – The Beach Bums Corvette Club of Manahawkin is having their 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event on October 26 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Bay Ave Community Center, 775 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin. They will be doing a children’s pumpkin decorating contest between 1 to 2 p.m. which the children will pick out their own pumpkin from their pumpkin patch. There
will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize awarded for the best decorated pumpkin. They will have music with DJ Ernie who will be playing some spooky tunes. They will also have a food truck ( R&J Griddles) here from Manahawkin and The Stafford Police department will be there handing out goodies for the kids. And of course our Corvettes will be out there too!
Tuckerton Lodge #4 Halloween Breakfast
TUCKERTON – Tuckerton Lodge # 4 of F. & A.M. Annual Halloween Breakfast will be on October 27 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Masonic Lodge, 122 Church Street, Tuckerton. Pancake, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange
juice, coffee. Cost is $8 for adults, under age 10 or in costume free!
Bring your camera and a donation for Food Bank. Benefits Lodge programs and charities.
Southern Regional eatre Company Presents: “Check Please”
MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Theatre Company Presents: “Check Please,” on October 23 and 24 at 7 p.m. at Southern Regional High School Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students. Tickets available at srtickets.net. For other ticket information call 609-597-9481 ext. 4454. ($2 per ticket to benefit the Joseph P. Echle Memorial Scholarship Fund)
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Southern Regional Girls Tennis Place 2nd At County Tournament
Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations, Southern Regional Girls Tennis Hannah Goodson and Lilly Boyd, on placing 2nd at the 2024 Ocean County Tournament for 2nd Doubles. Southern finished 6th out of 18 teams at the Ocean County Tournament.
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Local Pets Up For Adoption
LACEY – The Associated Humane Society shelter at the Popcorn Park Zoo has pets available for adoption.
This long-legged and lovely little lady is Treasure and we can assure you, her name fits! She’s just a year old and she was one of several dogs turned in due to their owner moving. Treasure wasn’t feeling like she was treasured when she arrived, since she was quite matted and neglected. A spa day in our Newark shelter fi xed her right up! Treasure bopped off the transport van and introduced herself to us with tail wags and smiles! Everyone is her immediate friend
in Treasure’s mind. Treasure is overjoyed to have your attention and she gets in a playbow as soon as you pick up a toy. She loves zooming away with a ball in her mouth and leaping into your lap as soon as she sees an opportunity. Treasure is perfect on a leash, she sits instantly when asked, is gentle with everything she does, and she’s good with other dogs too. According to her former owner, Treasure is even fine with cats! What more could you ask for? Come and get her! Call 609-693-1900, visit ahscares.org/ forked-river-adoptables or email: office@ ahsppz.org for an adoption application.
Discover Veterans’ Health Services
LACEY– Military veterans living in New Jersey have an extensive array of services at hand to support physical and mental well-being. To commemorate Veterans’ Day, the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch will host an informational greetand-meet with members of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System, 2 until 4 p.m. on November 4 and November 5.
Heather Church-Soto of the organization’s
Suicide Prevention Team will answer questions about available health services, Ocean County locations of programs for veterans and their families, ways to identify veterans in crisis, and how to assist veterans with compassion.
No registration is required for this free drop-in program. For more information, stop by the OCL Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, call 609-6938566 or see details at tinyurl.com/LaOclVA.
Nightmare At Gille Park
LACEY – Come get scared at this year’s Nightmare at Gille Park on October 11 and 12. Each night they will have a sensory friendly trail from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. as well
as a Kids Dance Party with characters and games!
Buy tickets at: parksrec.egov.basgov.com/ laceynj.
Photo courtesy AHS
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Girl Scouts Learn First Aid And More
WARETOWN – Waretown Squad 42 welcomed a multilevel troop of cadets and juniors ranging from 4th to 7th grade. These girls love giving back to the community and really love meeting local community leaders.
Prior to their visit, their leader Barb taught a lesson on first aid, including when and how to call 911 and get help in case of an emergency. To earn the badge, they also needed to speak with a community leader such as a first responder.
The girls learned the basics of CPR, when to call 911, why you would need to call 911 and how to stay calm in case of an emergency. The girls not only got to check out the first aid truck they were able to tour the rig! They absolutely loved every minute of being in the ambulance and getting to check
Photo courtesy Waretown First Aid Squad everything out!
Steve, Devin and Amelia helped to make amazing first aid kits with the girls including gloves, bandages, nose blood plugs and so much more.
The girls earned their age level appropriate Girl Scout badge to go along with the work they put in and the tour to continue learning. Their hope is that the girls are able to call for an emergency and not be scared.
Barb as well as her co leader truly appreciate WFAS, especially Lieutenant Steve, Captain Angie as well as Devin and Amelia who were kind enough to help the girls as they learned. A big thank you to a fellow girl scout Lilly Boyd as she was there learning on her own as part of the first responders and she was able to help the girls in the rig which was cool - girls scouts always help each other.
Halloween Candy Bingo
BARNEGAT – Come join Barnegat Recreation and Barnegat Police Department for Halloween Candy Bingo on October 22 at 6 p.m. at the Barnegat Rec Center, 900 W. Bay Avenue.
Admission is $5 per family light snacks included. Pre-registration and payment required. Email questions to Jeanne Broad-
bent-jbroadbent@barnegat.net. Make checks payable to Barnegat Township mail form and payment to Barnegat Rec 900 W. Bay Avenue, Barnegat NJ 08005. Payments and forms can also be left in an envelope and placed in the recreation white mailbox located in front of the recreation center.
Lacey Township Garden Club Upcoming Meeting
LACEY – Their next meeting is November 7 at 1p.m. at The Charles E. Smith Memorial Community Center, 15 East Lacey Road, Lacey.
The speaker this month is Baily Sanders of Jersey Fresh Yards for Partnership for
Barnegat Bay. Her program is on Amending Soil for Better Flowers & Vegetables/ What to Plant to attract Butterfl ies and Bees.
Call Carole Crotty for more information: 609-971-3729. All are welcome!
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Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Alzheimer’s And Hearing Loss: Early Detection May Alleviate Symptoms
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According to a study attributed to the Alzheimer’s Association (AA), in conjunction with the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), strong evidence suggests that hearing impairment contributes to the progression of mental impairment in older adults.
“People living with Alzheimer’s face many challenges,” says Sergei Kochkin, executive director of the BHI. “Hearing loss should not have to be one of them. When hearing loss is left unaddressed, it can significantly compound the challenges that people with Alzheimer’s and their families already face.”
What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease that affects behavior, cognition and memory loss in over 26 million people worldwide. Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed in individuals age 65 and older. The number of those affected is expected to rapidly increase as our nation’s aging population explodes over the next 30 years. When hearing loss or impairment goes undetected, it can interrupt the brain’s understanding of spoken language and sounds. When someone is experiencing both Alzheimer’s and hearing loss symptoms, their ability to understand can sharply decrease. If their hearing issues were diagnosed and treated earlier, the means of successfully managing the disease increase.
The BHI’s research has discovered that people with Alzheimer’s who regularly wear hearing devices in combination with a consistently practiced aural retraining therapy program are able to diminish the wide range of
Alzheimer’s symptoms. If you are concerned that you or a loved one might be experiencing the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, it is recommended that you maintain your regular hearing evaluations. Working with your hearing health care professional to detect these warning signs as early as possible is a critical first step in confirming an accurate diagnosis and creating an effective long-term plan of treatment for Alzheimer’s and hearing loss. Ten Signs To Watch Out For
The Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA) campaign, “Know The Ten Signs: Early Detection Matters,” is working to identify the early signs of Alzheimer’s. According to the AEDA, the 10 signs to watch for include:
1. Memory changes that disrupt daily life
2. Challenges in planning or solving problems
3. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
4. Confusion with time or place
5. Trouble understanding visual images and special relationship
6. New problems with words in speaking or writing
7. Misplacing things and losing ability to retrace steps
8. Decreased or poor judgment
9. Withdrawal from work or social activities
10. Changes in mood or personality
Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always available to answer questions pertaining to your hearing health care. Please feel free to contact 732-451-3962 or visit gardenstatehearing. com
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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Starving Lyme: The Role of Manganese in Borrelia’s Survival and How to Reduce It
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Lyme disease is a challenging infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete transmitted by tick bites. Since the tick numbs the skin, most people don’t know they got bit. They also naively think if they pulled the tick out, they didn’t get Lyme, but that’s not true either.
One unique trait of Borrelia is its ability to thrive on manganese instead of iron, making it unlike many other bacteria. Typically, pathogens rely on iron for growth, but Borrelia has adapted to use manganese, which helps it avoid detection by the immune system.
Understanding this relationship offers a new avenue for managing Lyme disease, particularly in how e might be able to “starve” the bacteria by disrupting its access to manganese.
Natural herbal remedies also play a role in managing symptoms and supporting immune function during Lyme treatment. Herbs such as cat’s claw, Japanese knotweed, and andrographis have shown potential in reducing the inflammatory response an aiding the body in fighting Lyme. These herbs are not only anti-inflammatory but also antimicrobial.
Given that Borrelia thrives on manganese, reducing dietary and supplemental intake of this mineral may serve as a strategy to limit the bacteria’s growth. Manganese is found in many healthy foods including hazelnuts, oats, pine nuts (so pesto!), various seeds, quinoa and more. Pumpkin spice (because of the clove spice) contains a high amount of manganese! Limiting manganese might not kill the bacteria outright, but it can interfere with their ability to multiply and resist treatments.
If you have Lyme, you make sure your multivitamins are not too high in manganese, so that you are not inadvertently feeling Borrelia. One thing you can do is take zinc supplements because zinc and manganese are absorbed through similar pathways in the body. By increasing zinc intake, you might reduce manganese absorption, potentially depriving Borrelia of its needed nutrients.
Immune system support is critical. I think that’s better than killing Lyme because you really can’t kill Lyme with prescription drugs. It hides in biofilms, and its co-infections stay in the body forever. So if you can coexist in peace it’s a better situation in my humble pharmacist opinion. Supporting yourself with vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc and selenium are useful.
Clarinex®, a prescription antihistamine available generically as desloratadine, has been examined in high doses for its potential to suppress manganese. Desloratadine, which is a metabolite of the antihistamine loratadine, marketed as Claritin, is derived from its “parent” drug. However, neither med seems effective at reducing manganese levels when taken in safe, therapeutic doses. The effectiveness of desloratadine only becomes apparent in higher doses, which would be lethal to take.
What if you’ve had Lyme for 20 or 30 years? Even in a chronic state, Borrelia requires manganese to maintain its defenses and support its growth. Limiting manganese might not kill the bacteria outright, but it can interfere with their ability to multiply and resist treatments. If this topic interests you, take a few minutes to read the longer version of this article posted at my website 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) ©2024 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Dreading The Dredging?
By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
Dredging is the process of removing soil and sediment from the bottoms of waterways to maintain channels and promote navigable waters. Besides providing positive effects for boaters and waterfront property owners, dredging can also benefit the local environment. The soil and sediment removed from the bottom, referred to as the spoils, can be deposited into other underwater areas with similar soil compositions to help populate the area with plants and sea life. Dredging is also a commonplace practice after massive storms. If you live locally, you may remember seeing boats dredging the bottom of the Metedeconk River and other waterways to remove debris and detritus during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Although dredging may have many positive effects, everything comes with a dollar sign attached. Municipalities have the authority to pass the cost onto the taxpayers after applying for dredging permits concurrently with the Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Army. If property owners are receiving a benefit from the dredging, such as a deeper area to moor a larger boat, the municipality can assess all the owners receiving the benefit. The cost assessed to each applicable property owner is then added to their respective property taxes at the end of the tax year.
Taxpayers can choose either to pay in a lump sum, or over the course of 10 years with interest.
Regarding the validity of assessments, the Supreme Court of New Jersey has determined two things. First, to form the basis of the assessment, there needs to be a peculiar benefit,
advantage, or increase in property value. Second, the cost assessed to the property owner must be proportionate to the benefit received. This second determination sits in a slightly grey area as it is dictated by reasonableness. For example, if both Property A and Property B are being assessed a total of $10,000, the Township may not be able to simply divide the cost in half and assess both Property A and B equally. If Property A is receiving a greater benefit compared to Property B, then the assessment may need to be split 75/25 or even 85/15. This kind of determination is made on a case-by-case basis, and it is situation specific. In some circumstances, it may be as straightforward as determining the difference in property value before and after the dredging. In other circumstances, the lot sizes of each property are considered. However, if the benefit received is more peculiar, the task of properly assessing can become more difficult.
From a bird’s-eye view, dredging can be beneficial for boaters, commercial shippers, business owners, waterfront property owners, and the surrounding environment. However, waterfront property owners already deal with high property taxes, and depending on the location, high insurance payments. Adding the cost of dredging onto an already steep tax bill can place a tremendous amount of stress on household budgets. It is crucial for waterfront property owners to remember that the benefit can come at a price, and plan accordingly.
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Enjoy e Movies’ Greatest Music
SURF CITY – Music plays a significant part in motion pictures. Great movie songs often become touchstones of our lives. Recall some of the best with entertainer and cultural historian Phil Bruschi during “As Time Goes By – A Tribute to Movie Songs” at the Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch, 2 p.m. on November 2.
Phil will focus on songs chosen by the American Film Institute as among the greatest in film history. Rendering favorites such as “Over the Rainbow,” “As Time Goes By,” “Moon River” and “The Way We Were,” he’ll provide highlights of the fi lms and details about the actors and recording artists who made them indelible in our memories.
Long known as a multi-talented singing jazz and rock drummer, Phil moved to
center stage with a unique style of tunes and tales known as “Edu-tain-Ment.” He has taught at the University of North Carolina and remains involved in continuing education. Fans old and new stay current with Phil through his website, YouTube and Facebook.
Register at tinyurl.com/OclLbiSongs to attend this free program, sponsored by the Friends of the Island Library. The Friends are volunteers who support the Library through programs, fundraisers and advocacy. New members are always welcome. Application forms are available at all OCL branches and reading centers and on the OCL website.
For more information, stop by the OCL Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, call 609-494-2480 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Manahawkin Elks Holiday Market
MANAHAWKIN – Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 will be hosting a Holiday Market on November 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 520 Hilliard Boulevard, Manahawkin. Enjoy gifts, crafts, and food!
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Comics, Cards, Shows - 10/20
Brick VFW 373 Adamston. 11/10
Toms River Elks 600 Washington. Artists, writers, crafts, costume groups. Call 609-242-7756. (45)
Personals
Senior Man Looking For Women - 65 or 70 who still enjoy having a good time. Call Mark 732-5575017 for dinner and fun. (45)
For Sale
Ocean County Memorial ParkChapel Mausoleum. Side by side. 6th level. Going rate $14,000. Will sell for $8,000. We hold deed. Will be signed over to new owners upon payment at OCMP. Leave name and number. 732-941-9902. (45)
Furniture For Sale - Dining room table, 6 chairs and 2 PC China cabinet $1000. 6 piece white wicker
bedroom set $500, 3 piece cream
sofa bed, love seat, chair $300. Call Barb 973-519-6482. (48)
Items Wanted
COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY
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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732849-6068 (new number). (t/n)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)
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)
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 - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)
Help Wanted
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)
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)
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)
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A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267475-7962 or 732-477-0379. (43)
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ANGEL APPLIANCE REPAIR732-403-6975. 50+ years serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Senior owned and operated. INSURED, RELIABLE AND HONEST. (47)
APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (52)
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Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (t/n)
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Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
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LONG BEACH – The harvest moon is a full moon that occurs every fall. The Youth Committee of the Garden Club of LBI, celebrated this bright moonlight night by creating brilliantly colored flower arrangements on October 2 at the Surf City library.
Lead by co-chairs Jeannette Michelson and Ginny Scarlatelli along with Garden Club members Paula Cofone and Pauline Gertzen,
Shine On Harvest Moon Flowers
the local 3rd to 6th graders first learned how the farmer uses the bright moon to harvest their summer crops even as daylight hours become shorter.
The young floral designers then filled their containers made from recycled tomato cans with “moonlight bright” fall flowers that included sunflowers, yellow daisies, alstroemeria and LBI’s seaside goldenrod. Local
greens, flowing fall grasses, and fragrant dried lavender filled in the arrangement. An orange paper-moon, with each child’s own “man in the moon” artwork, completed the design. After a rousing round of “Flower Bingo” the children took home their unique and beautiful floral arrangements.
The Youth Committee of the Garden Club of LBI meets several times a year at the LBI
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branch of the Ocean County in Surf City. The program is free of charge, funded by The Garden Club’s Holiday House Tour on December 12 and the June Outdoor Garden Tour. The next meeting will be on November 20 at 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. and will feature a Thanksgiving theme. The program is open to students in grades 3 to 6. To register call 609-494-2480 or theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Did you catch the Northern Lights last week? The local community and social media were abuzz with excitement as tons of amazing photos were posted. This one was captured by Justin Anderson. Have a pic to share with our readers? Email photos@ jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!
Cra ing For Special Needs Adults
SURF CITY – Adults with special challenges have a monthly opportunity to socialize and exercise their creativity. The Ocean County Library Long Beach Island Branch now offers 10 A.M. crafting sessions each month. The schedule includes:
• October 21: Halloween-themed Green Witch Craft
• November 18: Thanksgiving-themed Turkey and Pumpkin Pie Craft
• December 16: Winter Festive Tree Craft
It’s a marvelous opportunity to mix, mingle and make a unique item to take home or to give to someone special. All materials will be supplied. Register at tinyurl.com/LbiCrafts to attend the free crafting programs of your choice. Participants must register separately. For more information, stop by the OCL Long Beach Island Branch, 217 South Central Avenue, Surf City, call 609-494-2480 or visit the Library’s online Calendar of Events.
Take Notice that an application has been submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Land Use Regulation for an Individual Freshwater Wetlands Permit for the development described below:
APPLICANT: NJDOT O ce of Maritime Resources
PROJECT NAME: West Creek Con ned Disposal Facility (CDF) Rehabilitation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Activities described in this application and requested to be authorized under this Individual Permit, are the same activities described and completed under the previous General Permit 1508-18-0002.1 for the same work. is action is required pursuant to IMO Reauthorization of the Freshwater Wetlands General Permit #1 and Permit Modi cations, No. A-2758-21 (App. Div. June 7,2024).
PROJECT STREET ADDRESS: Street end of Dock Road
BLOCK: 1
LOTS: 2.01
MUNICIPALITY: Eagleswood
COUNTY: Ocean County
e complete permit application package can be reviewed at either the municipal clerk’s o ce or by appointment at the NJDEP’s Trenton o ce. NJDEP welcomes comments and any information that you may provide concerning the proposed development and site. Please submit your written comments within 15 calendar days of publication of this notice to: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Land Use Regulation
PO Box 420 Mail Code: #501-02A
501 East State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420
Attn: Eagleswood County Supervisor
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Join e Sta ord Wrestling Club
STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Wrestling Club, Southern Regional’s rec team/ feeder program. Registration is November 1 (online only) at staffordwrestling. com.
Questions? Contact online or call/text Coach Terrance Clendenin at 908-7834676. Parents Meeting will be November 1 (location/time TBA, please go to website for details).
Why wrestle? It’s the world’s oldest sport that will teach your child self-control and discipline, while improving
both physical and mental fitness. Body positivity and self-confidence are natural byproducts of wrestling. Lastly but mostly importantly...wrestling is fun! Stafford Wrestling Club has had a proud tradition since 1987 of starting children on a path towards joining a wrestling program at Southern that has been ranked in the state every year since 1996! Your child if he/she chooses to wrestle will be a part of something very special. Open to boys or girls starting at 7-yearsold through 6th graders!
O cers Graduate From Police Academy
STAFFORD – Join in congratulating Stafford Police Department’s newest officers! Welcome Ptl. Michael McMurry, Ptl. Austin Pharo, and S/O William Gallagher, who graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy Basic Class #118.
They are incredibly proud of these dedicated young men for upholding Stafford’s tradition of excellence throughout their six-month academy training.
S/O William Gallagher received the High Marksmanship and High Physical
Fitness Awards.
Ptl. Austin Pharo was honored with the prestigious James J. Tracey Leadership Award, High Academic Award, and High Overall Award.
The officers took the top three spots on the final physical fitness test: Gallagher placed 1st, Pharo 2nd, and McMurry 3rd. Next, they will embark on the rigorous nine-week Field Training Officer (FTO) Program, where they’ll gain real-world experience and learn the ins and outs of our department.
Sta ord Recreation 5th Annual Jack O’Lantern Jubilee
STAFFORD – October is here and so is the Jack O’Lantern Jubilee! We are back for a fi fth year of carving craziness, painted pumpkin parties and gourd-tastic good times brought to you by the Recreation Department and Home Alliance Realty, LLC.
This contest is open to all Stafford Township residents and businesses. To be eligible for judging and prizes all entries
must be received by 12 p.m. on November 1 by emailing your photo to: recreation@ staffordnj.gov.
Please be sure to tell us a story about your pumpkin carving or painting fun and include which category your gruesome gourd falls under.
Visit the link for a list of categories and more details on all the Fall fun: staffordnj. gov/629/Jack-OLantern-Jubilee.
Small Business Resource Workshop
STAFFORD – Mayor Henken and the Township Council invite you to attend a Small Business Resource Workshop, featuring guest speakers from the New Jersey
Economic Development Authority and the New Jersey Business Action Center.
Key topics include:
• Grants & Loans
• Technical Assistance
• Business Training
• Problem-Solving Support
Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your business, this workshop will provide you with valuable resources and expert guidance to help you succeed.
Workshop will be on October 30 at 6 p.m. at 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin. Don’t miss this opportunity to access the tools and support you need to elevate your business! Register by emailing rbaldwin@ staffordnj.gov.
AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE is Animal Has ree Hearts
And eir Skin Changes Color
By Renee A. Thomaier
Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Considered giant-sized sea monsters in mythology, these invertebrates (lacking a backbone) are cold-blooded creatures belonging to the cephalopoda class. They join the group with squids, cuttlefish, and nautiloid (shaped like a nautilus shell). Most of this species have an arm span anywhere in the range of 14 feet to as much as 32 feet. Adult weight can be approximately 33 pounds to 110 pounds on average.
The octopus has a large head with a brain and mouth. The mouth, having a hard, sharp beak, is located underneath the arms. It has three hearts - one that assists in blood circulation, the other two are responsible for keeping blood flowing into its gills. Their skin has specialized cells referred to as chromatophores which contains pigments of red, yellow, brown, orange and black. Typically, they possess three colors, but some may have two or four. This complex and interesting skin structure changes colors giving them camouflage from their enemies. Enemies include humans, dolphins, whales, crocodiles, seals, sharks, and penguins, to name a few.
Octopi can be found worldwide in every ocean, like the east Atlantic, Mediterranean
Sea, and Pacific, depending upon which of the 22 types there are. Sadly, their lifespan is a short one. Some species will live for only six months, while others, two years. The giant Pacific octopus has a life expectancy of approximately five years. Reproduction does limit their lifespan with the males dying after mating. Females pass away shortly after the eggs are hatched. Hatching varies – depending on species, several weeks to months, where the mother will care for them until they hatch. Once hatched the young become fully independent of the mother.
The octopus is an elusive and intelligent creature with remarkable problem-solving skills. They are supersmart, living a solitary lifestyle, learning from other members of its species. Transporting materials to build a shelter enables them the chance to survive longer. Using their strong suction cups, they can walk, swim, and cling to any surface. 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.
Southern Regional Swimmer Commits To College
MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations, Southern Regional Girls Swimming Francesca Fields, on her commitment to continue her education and swimming careers at Iona University in New York.
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Many Sharon Olds
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Decide where to direct your attention and where your abilities may be most valuable. Demanding circumstances could force you to choose between your professional and personal obligations or to try to juggle them equally.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Giving in to an urge to splurge or allowing extravagances to take over may cause you some trouble in the week to come. Consider putting away the screens, taking a break to breathe some fresh air, and spending time in nature.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An unbelievable offer may be exactly that. Perform your due diligence before signing any documents or agreements. Someone’s impatience or vagueness could be a clue that you need to slow down before moving forward.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could become unfocused if you spend too much time daydreaming. Shift your attention back to your goals. You may find an agreeable compromise with others but put things in writing to prevent details from becoming unclear.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may take time for much-needed relaxation today. Be careful not to become consumed in an unnecessary power struggle. An intense focus on your tasks could carry over and cause problems within relationships this week.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may demonstrate your bright ideas and reinforce your goals as this week begins by spending time with others who can offer you a support system. Powerful connections might inspire you to be more open-minded and freer.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Powerful feelings should be directed into the appropriate channels. Do not let outsized ambitions or minor jealousies interfere with your serenity in the week to come. Focus on inspired methods to make your dreams come true.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A cool and calculating mind will find all the angles. You might be particularly talented at handling details today. You could avoid a lot of trouble by asking key questions and refusing to move on until you receive the answer.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It could be wise to avoid temptations in the week ahead. You may be better off using your skills to help others and improve circumstances. Make it a point to play it clean and your reputation can become ever more spotless.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you spend more time with friends or participate in group gatherings you may be less likely to lose sight of your purpose in the upcoming week. Loved ones and close companions could trigger a fight or flight mechanism.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : It may be possible to keep a loved one close without smothering them. Possessiveness could become slightly problematic in the week ahead or you could be tempted to take drastic steps to express your feelings.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) : You may need to move outside your comfort zone to properly work the room. There are people out there who need to know you, so don’t be shy. Let them know how you could work together and make everyone a winner.
America’s Test Kitchen THE MOST DEPENDABLE VEGETABLE GOES LUXE IN THIS BREAD CRUMB-TOPPED DISH
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