Parade And Costume Contest A Halloween Tradition
By Bob Vosseller
LAKEHURST – A Halloween season tradition returned once again with a march down Union Avenue to Horicon Lake for the borough’s Halloween Parade and Best Costume contest.
A variety of costumed young people and some adults walked from Borough Hall to the lake in perfect autumn weather. Mild temperatures, a little breeze and plenty of sunshine were part
participants
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is balancing himself on two bowling pins as part of a massive display in the yard of a Lakehurst home. (Below) The little driver may have fallen asleep along the way but fortunately his parents guided the mini-ice cream vehicle through the parade.
of the morning event that kicked off with police, fire and emergency vehicles. Parade participants walked and, in some cases, rolled down the street.
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Voters Talk About Heated Campaign Season
By Bob Vosseller
OCEAN
COUNTY – No
one needs to remind you that it is election season. There are signs, banners and flags everywhere and you’d be hard pressed to take a drive without spotting a vehicle with a political bumper sticker or some messages posted on
car windows.
Early voting had those eligible coming out in droves to county libraries and you didn’t have to choose your local library if you saw the line was too long.
Many voted early for the first time and Jersey Shore Online.com/Micromedia
Publications talked to a number of random voters who took advantage of this option. While we did not poll them on who they voted for we did ask what their views were concerning this presidential election period and how they felt about all the signage, (Campaign - See Page 7)
Veterinary Hospital Abruptly Closes
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER - The sudden closure of Whiting Veterinary Clinic shocked and saddened staff and pet owners recently, leaving two staff members to
Lakehurst Ghost Hunter Enjoys Paranormal Investigations
Hawk Pride was flying high as the community of Manchester expressed congratulations to the Manchester Township High School Football Team for achieving the first outright division championship in the school’s history. The team is seen here posing for a group shot after their victory!
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools
Photo by Bob Vosseller
The Whiting Veterinary Clinic located at 108 Lacey Road Suite 14 closed on October 25 leaving Whiting and other area pet owners without a nearby medical facility for their pets.
Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Lakehurst Halloween Parade
stroll down Union
borough’s big annual event. (Left) This sinister clown
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Employees were informed on October 25 during a staff meeting that the clinic would be closing. Signs posted to the door of the clinic located at 108 Lacey Road Suite 14 noted the closure. Staff members believe this was a fi nancial decision.
Two staff members remain in the office for the next few weeks to make sure all clients receive their pets records. Stacie Cullen Jankauskas told The Manchester Times that she made the social media post to inform patients about the closure and that they should come in to pick up their pet’s records. A notice on the clinic’s website also noted the closure.
Jankauskas noted in her post that “the rumors are true; we have been permanently shut down as of October 25. I was the supervisor of Whiting Vet. The entire staff at Whiting has been completely blindsided by this news as we all just found out during an emergency staff meeting from our corporate (owner).”
“We apologize for such an abrupt notice, but unfortunately, we had no idea this was coming. This has been an extremely emotional time for the entire staff at Whiting Vet. We feel for our clients and patients in knowing that there is no other animal hospital close in the area,” she added. Jankauskas asked pet owners to be “kind in your words during this time as the staff is grieving the loss of a hospital that everyone had called home.”
She told The Manchester Times , “I started in 2021 when Dr. Shorr had the practice. She then sold to a corporate called Vet’s Best Friend and from there a company called Rarebreed so they have owned us for a year or two.”
According to a July 8, 2022 article on Pets.care , “Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, a growing veterinary hospital group, recently announced the acquisition of Massachusetts-based veterinary group Vet’s Best Friend (VBF). The deal adds 47 locations to Rarebreed’s 71-practice network, making it among the largest practice groups nationwide.”
It stated that “together, the two entities include general practice, urgent care, and specialty emergency hospitals. Rarebreed is majority backed by private equity fi rm, Revelstoke Capital Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed.”
“I will say they were very generous with their personal time off and sick pay. They gave us holiday pay,” Jankauskas said.
“We got to have our own schedule here so they really didn’t make up any prices or anything like that. We were told we had a mandatory meeting last Friday and that we all had to attend. We all came in and unfortunately the meeting was to tell us that we were closing effective immediately on Friday, October 25.”
She added that “there has been a lot of concerns about patients that are on medications as well as patient medical records. Unfortunately, we are unable to fi ll any medication’s from here on out if your pet is on chronic medications.”
Jankauskas advised pet owners to take their pets “to another veterinary hospital to form a doctor-patient relationship in order for you to get any medications that your pet may need, including prescription food.”
“They kept myself and another employee on until November 15 to help people get their records,” Jankauskas said. The clinic will be open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for people to pick up their pets’ medical records.
Pet owners can also call the clinic and leave a message. “I will say it is much easier for you to come in person for us to give you your records,” Jankauskas said. “You can also email contact@whitingvetclinic. com and we should be able to provide you with records as well if you are unsure if you have an email on fi le or not, you can call the office or again just stop in.”
“We couldn’t dispense any medications because the doctors themselves were laid off. We had about 12 people on staff ,”
Jankauskas told The Manchester Times
“We did get a lot of backlash from our clients on social media because it was so abrupt and no e-mail or anything went out to them so I took it upon myself personally to make a Facebook to explain to them that this is something that the staff at Whiting Vet didn’t know was happening and ultimately to be kind to us as we are grieving the loss of a hospital that we consider home as we are very close to our clients and our patients here and this was something I felt being here the longest that I needed to reach out and let people
know,” she added.
Jankauskas said, “probably 90 percent of our patients who came in because of my Facebook post. We currently don’t have our phones on right now because there are only two of us and we are trying to get through the 600 e-mails we currently have for records.”
“We would see anywhere from 20 to 40 patients in a day depending on tech appointments and surgeries. We are referring people to hospitals in Toms River as well as Forked River. There is one other vet in Whiting but unfortunately, I don’t think he is seeing any new patients currently,” she added.
Jankauskas said, “it has been extremely hard for the staff and myself. It’s been a very emotional rollercoaster for all of us and being here with my team that I consider family is awful.”
The clinic had a promotional table at Manchester Day in June providing information and promotional items to the public there. Jankauskas was there for that with fellow employees.
When asked if the company provided any indication as to why it would close this location she responded, “they are based out of Maine and they have quite a few locations but only a couple in New Jersey. They didn’t really disclose why.”
She said the client visits have not declined, “we’ve actually been taking on more new clients recently. We are the only animal hospital in this area and these elderly people literally have no place to go (Veterinary - See Page 7)
Lakehurst Ghost Hunter Enjoys Paranormal Investigations
By Bob Vosseller
LAKEHURST – Borough resident Michele DiMeo has been fascinated by the paranormal since at least 2005 and has had her share of ghost hunting investigations as a member of paranormal investigation groups.
A few months back she joined New Jersey Paranormal Investigations (NJPI) members to search for hauntings at the New Egypt Historical Society Museum in Plumsted Township.
As with most investigations it began with a mission briefing that also involved the special guests who came out for the activity as part of a fundraiser for the New Egypt Historical Society.
DiMeo and NJPI member Sandy Burkard joined some of the guests and this reporter in the basement of the museum, setting up light emitting ghost detecting devices and positioning a lifelike cat on the floor.
The cat has a device on its collar, “if anything comes near it, you’ll hear it but you may not see the collar light and if the (presence) pushes on it you will see the collar light up,” DiMeo said.
Hopes were high for attendees to communicate with a ghostly former resident of what was once a prominent farmhouse. NJPI members guided the visitors around the museum’s creaky stairway and the musty recesses of a dank basement utilizing a variety of devices. DiMeo noted that ghosts, “show themselves to you as they wish. There are plenty of times when we are at a location and it is quiet and nothing is going on for hours and it is part
of the process. I am always very respectful when I am asking questions and introducing myself. I am sure there are many things they are frustrated by so I choose to be kind.”
She further explained trip wires and lantern devices pickup electromagnetic signals, “so if something comes near it, it will be triggered by it. If we are in a space - a home usuallywe’ll walk around and do a sweep of the area first and try to find if there is something in the home that is electric that is giving off fields because in that aspect we want to stay away because you are going to get a false reading.”
Haunted New Egypt ghost hunter Mike Castro explained, “Haunted New Egypt is the paranormal side of the New Egypt Historical Society. We book people to come in and we donate all the proceeds to the museum. We like to showcase the history, the location and hopefully some paranormal activity.”
“As investigators we come in and we use our equipment, our EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) devices and gather EVPs,” he added.
Paranormal enthusiasts consider EVP to be a form of paranormal phenomenon often found in recordings with static or other background noise. Scientists regard EVP as a form of auditory pareidolia (interpreting random sounds as voices in one’s own language) and a pseudoscience promulgated by popular culture.
Castro, a resident of Pemberton said, “I’ve been investigating this location now for 2 ½ half years. I am very familiar with the location. There has been a lot of unexplainable
the New
the New Jersey
activity and I’m an open-minded skeptic.”
“You get some people who will believe every knock and believe it is a ghost. I try and at least debunk prior to making any claims but there have been some things happening that we can’t explain,” he added.
Castro said, “we’ve gone to homes in Philadelphia, Columbus, Springfield, Jobstown and all over the place and its really cool and interesting experience. I have a magazine called Ghosted Magazine. I go to haunted locations all over the country.”
A third-floor room and attic space was probed for poltergeists at the museum.
“There has been action on third floor,” NJPI member Barry Ruggiero said prior to the
start of that night’s investigation. “I have not for all the times we have been here tested for the third floor. I was there about 20 minutes and felt a little warm. Feel free to wander around,” he told the participants.
The farmhouse that would later become a museum was reviewed before the hunt. It was built in 1815 and was sold to Benjamin Shinn who lived there with his wife and six children. His wife Rebecca died in 1829 and he remarried years later and they had one daughter. Benjamin died in 1835 and the property was sold a year later. It was listed as a plantation and sold to Jane Bryant. John Holmes purchased the property and later the (Ghost Hunter - See Page 20)
Photo by Bob Vosseller
Patrons of
Egypt Historical Society Schoolhouse Museum gather with members of
Paranormal Investigators before their paranormal adventure begins.
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emotions, debates, and overall feeling this time around as we head toward Election Day on November 5.
Meghan Nicotra was enjoying the screening of the Amityville Horror at the Bishop building next to the Toms River Library. She remarked, “I’m independent and I feel both candidates stink. I feel there is a lot of emotion running high on both sides.”
“Since I’ve been able to vote I have voted every year. This is the most tense I’ve ever seen it,” she added.
When asked about some of the explicit campaign signage that is out in public she noted, “it is not great, I mean I’ve seen signs, bumper stickers some of the verbiage on it is not great.”
Jeff Dingsor of Toms River voted early as well. “It is getting nasty which doesn’t bother me. Some people say you can’t have all that nastiness but it is all part of it. There used to be fist fights on the congress floor
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now. We will be saying goodbye to people that we consider family and patients that we consider our own.”
Clients were coming in on the afternoon of October 29 to secure their records. One township resident expressed anger
back in the day.”
“I vote every year. The signage doesn’t bother me. I ran for the Board of Education a few years ago and my signs were out for a while and I will probably run for council when the next cycle comes up so we’ll have plenty of signs out.”
Joe and Helen Roventini of Berkeley Township said they vote every year and they did so early this election.
“I fi nd it much more bitter this year,” Joe Roventini said.
Helen Roventini added, “no issues are being spoken about.”
“It’s all personalities which seem to be the biggest things,” Joe Roventini agreed.
As to the signage and campaign promotions, Helen Roventini said, “too much, too many I think.”
Her husband responded, “I think people have the right to express what they want to say. You have to do it with some kind of taste. You have the right to feel how you feel and express it that is why we are Americans.”
and emotion about how the closing was handled. “They lost their jobs and that sucks but the worst thing is the seniors that can’t get to a vet, that they have to drive out of this town. That is worse than these people losing their jobs because they will fi nd something.”
The resident emotionally said “for these seniors their dogs are dying because they
“It’s a whirlwind,” Dalid Castillo said describing this year’s election cycle. She votes each year and decided to vote early this year with the option available to her.
“I’ve been waiting for this time for a while so and it is much needed change. This is my fi rst time for early voting.”
“I don’t mind it. It is freedom of speech,” she said concerning the campaign promotions employed for the presidential race,” Castillo added.
Vera Lamberti of Seaside Park is praying for her candidate’s victory on Election Day feeling her choice will help the economy more than the other candidate. “It is good and bad,” she said regarding this year’s campaign season and both candidates.
She had no issues with the campaign materials she has seen on signs and vehicles. “It’s okay. I don’t mind that.”
When asked if she voted regularly, Lamberti said, “no, not every year. I will vote this year on election day.”
“I understand free speech but the media has gone way overboard as far as propaganda and
can’t go anywhere.” He walked away declining to provide his name.
Lakehurst resident Laura Sloan also picked up her records and noted the same concern. “This is going to be hard. Our animals have gone here forever. We had a cat that passed away. We have a new cat and our daughter’s dog and my mother’s dog.”
“I don’t even know where to go? There
things like that. The (mainstream) media are horrible and it’s not fair. People who aren’t educated and they vote on emotions,” said Kevin of Manchester, who declined to provide his last name fearing political retaliation. He noted that people vote because they don’t like a given candidate without reviewing their policies.
“I don’t pay much attention to the signs other than seeing when I go into a community whether they have more Trump or Harris signs and it looks pretty close,” he said,
“I went to vote at my town library and the line was three times longer than this so I said I’ll drive over here. This is my fi rst time doing early voting. Usually, I wait to election day,” he added.
“It is unfortunate what is happening in politics. It is a travesty what has happened. It is nasty politics,” Kevin noted. He referenced President Joe Biden stepping down from the race and Kamala Harris replacing him and the assassination attempts towards Donald Trump, events of which have made this year’s campaign season quite unique.
is nowhere really close,” she added noting that Toms River was a distance away and Crestwood Village Veterinary Clinic in Whiting wasn’t taking in new patients. “They are already refusing people. We have three pets, a cat and two dogs. My mother’s dog gets medicine and she has to fi nd another vet quickly. They need another vet in this area for sure.”
OPINIONS & COMMENTARY
EDITORIAL
States To Watch In November – Part 6
In this fi nal installment of this exhaustive look at the exhausting 2024 election, we’re going to focus on some so-called “swing states” as well as some minor elections that might normally be lost in the confusion.
I think it’s funny that a lot of states are being called “battleground” or “swing” states because they normally vote Democrat but voted for Trump in 2016. Trump’s popularity - and Clinton’s unpopularitywere anomalies. I think the political surface has evened out since then and the states are closer to their predictable ways. It’s also important to remember that 2016 had several strong 3rd party candidates: Libertarian Gary Johnson, Green
Celebrating Brick Hospital
The celebration of Brick Medical Center’s 40 th anniversary has a special and personal meaning for me. On October 27, 2023 I suffered a life-threatening aortic rupture. All the symptoms were indicative of a heart attack, or other cardiac issues. Paramedics transported me, unconscious, to Brick Hospital’s
Jill Stein and independent Bernie Sanders. Those three muddied the waters and acted as spoilers.
Before we get to our one true swing state, let’s take some quick looks at a few states that have interesting things happening in them but not so interesting that they warrant a full entry.
Maryland - Democrat Ben Cardin is not running for re-election for the Senate and it’s surprisingly competitive. Republicans think they have a chance at fl ipping the seat but the state has a solid history of voting for Democrats so it’s not likely.
Nebraska - Nebraska awards one Electoral College vote each to its two congressional districts, and the 2nd District has split
from the rest of the reliably conservative state. Donald Trump won the district in 2016, but lost it to Joe Biden in 2020. The district is leaning in polls toward Kamala Harris this year. Basically, a lot of people will be talking about this 1 vote on election night. Whatever.
Texas - When researching, I noticed that a lot of websites had Texas as “leans Republican” or something of that nature, instead of the deep red that we actually know it to be. This is because in 2018, Senator Ted Cruz beat Democrat Beto O’Rourke only 4,260,553 to 4,045,632. The closeness of this election led people to speculate that Texas is almost a swing state. But 2018 had the Blue Wave. Also, O’Rourke was an
extremely popular candidate facing off against an extremely unpopular Cruz. Cruz is up for re-election again this year, up against a fairly popular Colin Allred, but Cruz will probably be carried by Trump voters to victory.
Virginia - People are calling Virginia a battleground state but I don’t see it. The state has voted for Democrats for president - even when that Democrat was Hillary Clinton - for the last four cycles. Clinton’s VP pick, Tim Kaine, is up for re-election to the senate this year and is predicted to have a huge win over the Republicans’ relatively unknown candidate, Hung Cao. My prediction is that on election night a lot of people on your TV are going to be talking about Virginia for no good reason.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
North Carolina
Unlike other states, North Carolina is actually a swing state in every sense of the world. In 2020, they voted in a Democrat for governor, a Republican for lieutenant governor, and Trump for president. North Carolina was the only state in which Trump won with less than 50% of the vote. He beat Biden by just 74,483 votes.
The Democrat governor won re-election by a much larger margin of 248,185 votes. Crazy.
And speaking of crazy, the gubernatorial election is looking pretty insane and might have some repercussions.
North Carolinians actually elect their governor and lieutenant governor in separate spots on the ballot. This is why the governor is a Democrat and the lieutenant
ER. Dr. Muhammed Raza diagnosed my condition as an aortic “rupture.” He called for rapid deployment, Hackensack Meridian’s emergency transport helicopter. Still unconscious, I was flown to University of Pennsylvania-Philadelphia. The medical flight crew attempted to stabilize me as I was experiencing a life-threatening situation. The helicopter crew ensured that I was handed off
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to University of Pennsylvania medical personnel.
On October 28, 2023, I underwent a 7-hour operation at the hands of Dr. Kendall Lawrence. The ascending aorta had “ruptured,” entailing an aortic dissection. I was in a medically induced coma for 5 days, and then 2 weeks in the Intensive Care Unit. After my release, I spent 2 weeks at Encompass Rehabilitative Facility.
I was able to be home for Thanksgiving Day. Survival rates for such as I experienced are miniscule. Were it not for the care of the fi rst responders – getting me to Brick ER, the diagnosis by Dr. Raza and his medical team, led by Dr. Lawrence at U Penn, the nursing care for 2 weeks, and then the rehabilitative therapy at Encompass…were it not for them, I would not be here today.
The help of neighbors, friends, and family – their assistance, their prayers, and the grace of God pulled
me through. Hackensack Meridian’s helicopter saved my life. Had I not been transported to U Penn as rapidly as I was, I would not have survived.
I thank ALL those that had a hand in my survival. Every one of them played an integral part in keeping me alive.
My deepest appreciation goes out to the teams that kept me on this side of the grass.
Domenick
Bizzarro Brick
Stop Normalizing Trump
Isn’t it about time for media editors, journalists, writers and news readers to cease and desist their normalizing Donald Trump and his thoughts, words and deeds!
These so-called professional journalists virtually kicked Joe Biden out of the presidential race for
age-related impairments, although he remains a well-functioning President.
Simultaneously, these media people ignore the fact that Donald Trump is now the oldest person ever to have run for the office of president in the history of the United States of America! Obviously, he will continue to age as he sits in the Oval Office, with no intention of stepping down at the completion of his term of office in 2028. Will America endure a dictator in his 90s?
The media in general have abandoned all semblance of fairness and impartiality... due perhaps to the entertainment value of Trump’s appearances and rants. The moderators of the debate between Trump and Harris tried valiantly to get a straight answer or any answer at all from Trump, even while conscientiously requesting information and specifics of her policies from Harris. Donald Trump has successfully demol-
is a Republican. The winner of the lieutenant governor election in 2020 was Mark Robinson, and he’s running for governor this year. I’m not going to get into some of the statements that have been attributed to him, but if you want to Google it, go right ahead. The point is, it’s looking bad for him. The Democrat he’s up against is the attorney general, who has popularity and a fraction of the scandal. North Carolina’s two senators are Republicans. Neither are up for re-election. So, the state is trending Republican, but it’ll be late into the night before any news programs call this state and its 16 Electoral Votes.
Chris Lundy Editor
ished the concept and reality of normalcy. The media has accepted the abnormal in Trump - and he gets passes for all his errors of judgment - yet expects his opponent to deliver cogent and compelling data! But the worst repudiation of journalistic responsibility is pretending that Trump is fully functional mentally. Any other person who thinks, acts and speaks as he does - heavy on the anger and threats of vengeance but incapable of delivering a clear sentence with accurate details - would be tagged as mentally ill.
Well, friends, Donald Trump is mentally ill, incapable of telling the truth, paranoid, spewing hatred, bordering on sadistic personality yet believing himself to be greatest man in human history!
Who votes for an insane person? Those who share his insanity!
Patricia Barr Lakewood
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Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
New Burglary Law Will Protect Senior Citizens
Carmen F. Amato, Jr. 9th Legislative District Capitol Comments
TRENTON - Senator Carmen Amato (R-9) lauded the signing of bipartisan legislation
that will protect senior citizens by upgrading penalties for residential home burglaries.
“As a sponsor of this legislation, I’m glad to see that the Governor worked with Republicans to prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable residents,” said Sen. Amato. “We represent a significant
senior population in South Jersey that will benefit greatly from this law deterring criminals from breaking into and burglarizing our homes.”
Governor Murphy signed S-3600 into law alongside the bill’s prime sponsor, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25).
“With the Governor’s signature, New Jersey is sending a strong and clear message that individuals who burglarize homes or engage
in other associated criminal activities will face severe consequences,” Sen. Bucco said in a release. “Now, law enforcement and prosecutors will have the necessary tools to combat the troubling wave of residential home burglaries spreading across the Garden State and ensure safety within our communities. After today, there should be no mistake that if you commit these crimes, you will do time.”
Bill Would Name New Toms River Veterans Clinic A er Local Hero
From The Desk Of
Congressman Chris Smith
TOMS RIVER - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), introduced legislation (HR 9997) to name the new veterans clinic in Toms River after World War II hero and longtime Toms River resident, 2nd Lt. Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell, Jr. Smith’s bill, which notes that Lomell is “exceedingly deserving of the posthumous honor,” is already cosponsored by Reps. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ).
“A decorated war hero and upstanding citizen, Bud Lomell sacrificed so much for our
country and courageously led his platoon during the D-Day invasion of Normandy,” said Smith, who served two terms as Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee.
“For his incredible leadership and remarkable bravery, Bud Lomell received a Purple Heart, Silver Star and Bronze Star.”
“It is only fitting that the new modern health care facility in Toms River that will serve so many of our nation’s heroes living in our community be named after one of our very own heroes from Ocean County,” Smith said.
Smith’s legislation has received the strong support of the entire Lomell Family - including Bud’s surviving wife, Charlotte Lomell, who was married to Bud for 63 years.
After citing Lomell’s extraordinary heroism, HR 9997 concludes: “As a decorated war
hero, model citizen, and dedicated husband and father, Lomell is exceedingly deserving of the posthumous honor of having a new and long-awaited Toms River-based Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic named in his honor.”
Lomell, who served as a U.S. Army Ranger in World War II through multiple engagements including the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, was recognized by famed historian Stephen Ambrose as “the single individual - other than Dwight Eisenhower - as most responsible for the Allied successes on D-Day.”
Lomell was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his valor and leadership while scaling the cliffs of Pointe Du Hoc in a critical and highly difficult mission to disable an installment of German heavy guns. He later earned a Silver Star for his actions to capture and secure Hill 400 in the Battle of Hurtgen
Forest, during which he led the Rangers in defending the hilltop against a German counterattack, even after being severely wounded. After serving our nation overseas, Lomell returned home to Ocean County and became President of the Ocean County Bar Association, a director of the First National Bank of Toms River, and a member of the then Dover Township Board of Education. He died of natural causes in 2011 at his Toms River home. The new Toms River clinic - a 68,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art facility located on Hooper Ave - will replace Ocean County’s Brick clinic that Smith secured in 1991 but can no longer accommodate the large veterans population in the area. As part of his push to establish that clinic, Smith had authored three amendments passed by the House of Representatives to bring a Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic, for the first time, to Ocean County.
$17M In American Rescue Plan Funding Goes To Child Care Facilities
From The Desk Of The Governor
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy highlighted that his Administration has invested more than $1 billion in expanding access to high-quality, affordable child care across New Jersey. The Governor also announced an additional $17 million in funding for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Child Care Facilities Improvement Program. With these new resources, New Jersey is dedicating more than $140 million to improve child care infrastructure, representing one of the largest investments of any state in the country. The announcement was made at a child care center in West Orange that is expanding access to services thanks to funding
from the NJEDA. Building on the Murphy Administration’s comprehensive strategy to support the state’s vital child care sector, the NJEDA’s Child Care Facilities Improvement Program provides grants to eligible child care providers for improvements that contribute to high quality early childhood learning environments. Through the program, which awards grants of up to $200,000, the NJEDA has approved $85 million in grants to over 400 child care centers that collectively enroll over 34,000 children and employ over 8,500 staff. With the inclusion of new funding announced today, the NJEDA now anticipates another 200 centers will receive awards, bringing the total to more than 600 child care centers across all 21 New Jersey counties. Nearly a third of all awards are to centers located in Opportunity Zones. “Affordable, exceptional child care is a vital part of a stronger and fairer New Jersey econ-
omy, and the increased funding announced today will strengthen our state’s economic security and provide equitable opportunities to working parents,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Increased access to high-quality child care allows more parents to return to the workforce, bolstering New Jersey’s economic growth and competitiveness. Thank you to the Biden-Harris Administration, who have provided record-high federal funding to expand access to child care, health care, and other critical resources for families in the Garden State.”
“Access to high-quality child care is a critical piece of our Nurture NJ initiative, and the NJEDA’s Child Care Facilities Improvement Program supports the equitable expansion of early childhood environments that will have lifelong impacts on future generations,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “Improvements to facilities in our crucially important child care sector move us closer to our goal of becoming the best state in the nation to raise a family and unlock economic opportunities
for working parents.”
With the additional $17 million from the Federal American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Fund, the NJEDA anticipates being able to approve all eligible child care centers that applied to Phase One of the program, which is no longer accepting new applications. A significant focus of the program is expanding or unlocking capacity within child care centers, especially for infants and toddlers. All construction work is delivered by New Jersey Department of Labor Registered Public Works Contractors and subject to prevailing wage and affirmative action monitoring.
“Reliable and high-quality child care services are critical to the growth and success of New Jersey’s economy; however, too often financially stretched child care providers forgo making necessary investments in facility upgrades,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “The Child Care Facilities Improvement Program is an essential part of Governor Murphy’s goal to support working families and to build a more inclusive economy.”
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MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School would like to recognize the students who volunteered their time in order to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabil-
Manchester Schools ities in our community.
A big thank you goes out to Marisiya Goins, Bella Raimondi, Samantha Bouza, Mateo Solis, Kiara Davila, and Sephira Lewis.
Fire Hydrant Flushing To Being is November
MANCHESTER - Attention residents of Manchester Township: the Manchester Township Department of Utilities Eastern & Western Service Area will be systematically flushing fi re hydrants in November. Each community will be notified when flushing begins in their area, flushing will occur both day and night, hours will vary.
During this time, you may experience a difference in pressure and discoloration. Run your cold-water tap only until it runs clear.
They apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Any questions or concerns, call Manchester Township Utilities Water Plant at 732-914-1200.
Veterans Day Ceremony
MANCHESTER – Join at Manchester Town Hall to honor all the men and women who have served our country. Remembering all our veterans who
have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation. The Veterans Day Ceremony will be on November 11 at 11 a.m.
Pinelands Symphonic Band Concert
WHITING – The Pinelands Symphonic Band Concert will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, on November 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and they may be
purchased at the door. Refreshments will be served. Call the church office at 732-350-2121, or stop by Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Co ee With A Cop
LAKEHURST – Come join the Lakehurst Police Department again at the Wawa, located at 604 Pine Street, for the Coffee with a Cop event.
On November 12, from 8 to 10 a.m., grab a cup, get to know the officers and speak with the members of the department to discuss various topics about our community.
The Manchester Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!
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Whiting Fire Water Rescue And Recovery Team Become
ERDI Certi ed
WHITING – Whiting Fire Company Sta. 33 is pleased to announce that 11 members of the Whiting Fire Water Rescue and Recovery Team have successfully completed the fi nal hands-on portion of Emergency Response Diving International training (ERDI) through Northeast Public Safety Divers.
Photo courtesy Whiting Fire Company Sta. 33 through NEPSD ensures the highest level of safety and operational efficiency during dive missions. They are also now fully trained to operate at crime scenes for evidence recovery and to assist with investigations during water-based emergencies and criminal incidents.
This follows countless hours of preparation including rigorous independent study, coursework, and exams. The intense in-person and hands-on portion took place over three days. Members participated in a number of land, pool, and open water evolutions. As a result, six members of the dive team are now certified Public Safety ERDI Diver Technicians. These dive techs are now able to safely conduct underwater search, rescue, and recovery operations in hazardous environments. This well-respected program
Additionally, all 11 participants are now certified ERDI Tender Technicians, meaning they are trained to support divers from the surface, providing essential communication, equipment handling, and safety monitoring for each dive mission.
Several other team members will be following this same training in the near future, further strengthening their capabilities.
They are eager to continue serving Manchester Township, our mutual aid areas, and to assist jurisdictions near and far when requested.
Crestwood Village 6 Movie Night
WHITING – On November 8, “One Life” will be shown. This drama is based on the true story of Nicholas Winton and his heroic deeds during World War II. As a young British broker (played by Johnny Flynn), he traveled to Prague in 1938, three months after the war broke out. He found destitute Jews who fled Nazi persecution in Austria and Germany. Families were willing to send their children away before the borders closed. Nicholas helped them ship their children out. But in his later years (played by Anthony Hopkins), he is haunted that he didn’t help more children. The movie is rated PG and runs 1 hour and 50 minutes. The movie is shown closed-captioned for the hearing im-
paired; the bonus features are not.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy light refreshments that will be served until 5:45 p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting/Manchester off of Pinewald Keswick Road (Route 530). Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you, however, please do not block others’ views.
All are welcome for the cost of $3 which includes some light refreshments. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Non-residents of Crestwood Village 6 are always welcome. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.
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Manchester Township Middle School – Athletes Of e Month
MANCHESTER – Manchester School District is extremely proud to have Kaleb Kura and Madison Peck represent Manchester Township Middle School (MTMS) as the student-athletes for the month of October.
Kaleb and Madison are both a great
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools representation of what it means to be a student-athlete. They are both 8th-grade leaders of the cross-country teams, work just as hard in the classroom as they do in the athletic arena, and serve as excellent examples to our younger students and fellow student-athletes.
Fall Vendor Fair
LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Fall Vendor Fair on November 9 from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Enjoy assorted vendors and food trucks. For more information, reach out to Sue via email: suzylpn@gmail.com.
Manchester Township High School Athletes Of e Month
MANCHESTER – Senior Emma Edwards has helped lead the team to an 8-5 record, qualifying for the Shore Conference Tournament and an early season upset over #3 Wall Township. With five goals and a team-leading nine assists she is a playmaker who has become the backbone of our team at center midfield. Senior Goalkeeper Noah Cundiff has
been keeping the Hawks in every game on the way to a 7-6 record. He has 90 saves, 8th in the Conference, and has had four shutouts on the season. Emma and Noah represent us well on and off the field by modeling a strong academic and athletic work ethic, displaying good sportsmanship, and being solid team players.
Resident’s Club Crestwood Village 5 “New Year Party”
WHITING – Resident’s Club Crestwood Village 5 “New Year Party” on December 31 from 7 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Music by “Donny Pesce.” Cost is $55 per person. Non-refundable unless canceled. Includes: buffet caterer by Italy’s Best. Menu: chicken franchise, sausage and peppers, penne vodka pasta, eggplant
parmesan, meatballs, string beans, bread and butter, salad, dessert, snacks, noisemakers, tiaras, and hats, soft drinks, and coffee.
Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Village 5 clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Last day to purchase tickets is December 17. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514.
Santa’s Elves For Jersey Shore Christmas Party
MANCHESTER – Partnering with Manchester Township High School National Honor Society, Santa’s Elves For Jersey Shore Christmas Party will be on November 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 101 Hawks Way, Manchester.
All are welcome. Giveaways, crafts, face paintings, cocoa kits with NHS. Music by DJ Eddie and much more. Photos by Danielle Marie. Photography with Asbury Santa K. Entry fee: one unwrapped gift, gift card, or monetary donations for kids ages 0 to 19 .
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 2024
Crestwood Village 7 Clubhouse 1 Falmouth Ave. Whiting, NJ 08759
6:00-9:00pm • $50 per person
Reserve your seat now at Village 7 Clubhouse Office 9am-3pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE & AT THE DOOR!
Ticket confirmation will be by text or phone. LIMITED SEATING! ONE SHOW ONLY! RESERVE YOUR SEAT EARLY.
Tickets do no guarantee a reading. Tickets are non-refundable unless event is cancelled. For entertainment purposes only. Questions? Call Barbara at 732-715-0813
42nd Annual Kevin’s Kids Community Secret Santa Tradition Is Live
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township School District’s Kevin’s Kids initiative is in its 42nd year of helping every family in need have their holiday gift list fulfilled. This gift drive does not collect generic gifts but brings the community together to fundraise and shop confidentially from specific gift wish lists submitted by MTSD families who ask Kevin’s Kids for support during the holiday season. This month kicks off the 42nd season of the Manchester School’s Kevin’s Kids initiative and Manchester is busy mobilizing to fulfill another record number of gift wish list requests.
Everyone in the school district and surrounding community plays a role in Kevin’s Kids. Through donations and fundraisers staff, families and community organizations show their support.
Community members interested in supporting Kevin’s Kids can do so by dropping their gift donations at one of the local partner businesses listed below between November 1 and December 12.
Gift cards and monetary donations can be dropped off to Alex George at Kevin’s Kids “North Pole” located at Manchester Township Middle School, 2759 Ridgeway Road, Manchester. Please drop any and all donations also by December 12.
Kevin’s Kids started 42 years ago when a fi rst-grade teacher at Whiting Elementary School shared with Kevin Burger, the school’s principal at the time, about a stu-
dent who informed him that Santa did not come to his house that year. Kevin and the teacher learned of the child’s holiday wish list and, together with their colleagues, made Christmas happen for that student. From there Kevin’s Kids was formed and has expanded tremendously. Last year, under the leadership of Director of Student Personnel Services Alex George, and alongside Kevin Burger, the school district helped approximately 460 children to have a holiday last year.
Bring your gift to one of these local businesses with a Kevin’s Kids Gift Drop Box the fi rst week in November:
• Atlantic Physical Therapy Manchester
• Crossroads-Manchester 2002 Route 70
• Crossroads-Route 530 Whiting
• Dollar General Whiting-across from the fi rehouse
• Heritage Restaurant
• IMPAC
• Jimmy C’s Barber Shop
• Manchester Library
• Oliverie Funeral Home
• Quick Chek-Manchester
• Silverwoods Adult Community
• Whiting Library
• Whiting Station Club House
• Leisure Ridge
• Expressions Hair Salon
• Chick Fil A Route 70 Brick
• Manchester Pines
• Manchester’s Christmas in the Pines Event - December 7 at Harry Wright Lake
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Middle School Student Of e Month
MANCHESTER – MTMS is so proud to recognize Daphne Jones as the Student of the Month. Daphne is a talented, hard-working 7th grader who is a member of the drama club and chorus.
Daphne was asked to lend her incredible talents this summer in a concert on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. The concert featured Broadway performers from New
York City who have performed in Anastasia, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Aladdin, and more. Daphne’s powerful performance of “Poor, Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid was well received by a large audience.
Also, Daphne recently performed in Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater, NYC, and placed fi rst. Congratulations Daphne!
Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club News
WHITING – The Travel Club has met and has started the planning process for 2025 trips. More information about the casino trips will be available once the casinos announce their bonuses for 2025.
February 20, 2025, with a snow date of February 27, 2025 – Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Price is $35. Trip includes round-trip transportation and a $20 casino bonus. We will gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid government issued ID required to receive Casino Bonus.
April 29, 2025 – Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. Price is $35. Trip includes roundtrip transportation and a $20 casino bonus. We will gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m. Casino bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid government issued ID required to receive Casino Bonus.
June 12, 2025 – Trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, PA.
June 24, 2025 – Lunch at Shady Maple and Noah 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. We have Orchestra Center seats reserved for this show. We are collecting a $65 deposit now to reserve your seat, the second payment of $60 will be due by February 24, 2025 and the fi nal payment of $60 will be due by April 28, 2025. Gather at Unity Hall at 8 a.m. and return at 8:30 p.m. Make your deposit now. November 13, 2025 – Deck The Halls at American Music Theater in Lancaster, PA; smorgasbord lunch at the newly renovated Hershey Farms. Price: $140. We have Orchestra Center seats reserved for this show. We are collecting a $40 deposit now to reserve your seat, the second payment of $50 will be due by June 16, 2025 and the fi nal payment of $50 will be due by September 15, 2025. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 7:45 p.m. Make your deposit now.
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 Whiting, 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.
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Dr. Izzy’s
Sound News
Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Possible Prevention Of Hearing Loss rough Be er Nutrition
Research seems to confirm a relationship between a healthy cardiovascular system and hearing health. As most of you know, optimal nutrition should be based around “whole foods” - fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts, vegetable juices and virgin olive oil. The jury is still out in regard to meat and dairy products, but it is quite clear that meats in general should be free of hormones and antibiotics. “Dead” foods (anything preheated, refined/processed), all processed vegetable oils, margarine, genetically modified products and aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) should also be avoided, particularly if microwaving. Although I am not a nutritionist, nutritional supplements are probably appropriate for most people. Even though supplements alone cannot provide a complete range of micronutrients that our bodies need to function optimally, they are necessary to counteract basic nutritional deficiencies due to poor eating habits, to treat current health problems, to enhance the immune system and to
counteract any nutritional losses due to prescription medications. Possible supplements might include Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Ginkgo Biloba, garlic and fish oil. Other substances such as coenzyme Q10, DHEA, Melatonin and Alpha-Lipoic Acid might be appropriate also. Regular exercise is vital for both cardiovascular fi tness and better hearing health.
Research clearly confirms that if we eat right and exercise daily, our overall health will be improved. Although prevention of hearing loss as a function of aging cannot be completely stopped, there are certainly ways to “slow down” the process. The combination of a nutritionally optimal diet, exercise and appropriate hearing aids will lead to a more active lifestyle and improve quality of life.
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
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Medications That Can Cause Gastroparesis: What You Need to Know
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
If you often feel bloated, nauseous, or find yourself struggling with persistent fullness, it might not just be what you’re eating, it could be gastroparesis. Other symptoms include heartburn/reflux, belching a lot, or experiencing swings in appetite. Surprisingly, certain medications, which are otherwise meant to help us, can contribute to this condition. For some people, it’s mild, and appreciated - with early satiety you eat less, and lose weight. Many supplements aim to make you feel full faster! But for others, gastroparesis goes behind feeling full or bloated for a few minutes - it can be dangerous and require medical intervention. The well-known weight loss drug Ozempic has recently been associated with gastroparesis, raising concerns about its impact on digestive health. There are many medications that can affect stomach emptying, but here are four major categories:
1. Opioids: Drugs like morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone slow digestion by binding to receptors in the gut, decreasing stomach motility and prolonging the time food stays in the stomach, which can cause gastroparesis symptoms.
2. Anticholinergics: Used for COPD, overactive bladders, allergies or Parkinson’s, these medications block acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that drives muscle contractions in the digestive tract, leading to delayed stomach emptying.
3. Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs): TCAs like amitriptyline have anticholinergic effects that reduce gut motility, slowing digestion.
4. Calcium Channel Blockers: Medications such as verapamil relax smooth muscles, including those in the stomach, which can slow food movement through the digestive system.
A lot of people live with this not realizing they have the condition, especially people with hypothyroidism. For those that are uncomfortable enough, a gastroenterologist is the type of physician to see. Diagnosis typically involves tests like gastric emptying studies to evaluate how well the stomach is processing food. Eating differently may or may not help if it’s medication-induced. Hundreds of medications can cause gastroparesis. Dietary changes play a pivotal role in managing the condition. Eating smaller, more frequent meals may ease symptoms. Avoiding foods that are difficult to digest, such as those high in fiber or fats, helps prevent further delays in gastric emptying. Staying hydrated and incorporating liquid meals can also provide nutrition without overloading your stomach.
Natural remedies may offer additional relief depending on the cause of gastroparesis. Ginger is known for its digestive benefits and can stimulate gastric motility. Probiotics can support gut health by balancing beneficial bacteria, which may alleviate some symptoms. Vitamin B12 supplementation is also recommended, especially since people with gastroparesis can have deficiencies due to absorption issues.
Ultimately, a tailored approach combining medication management, dietary adjustments, and natural supplements can help reduce the discomfort associated with gastroparesis. It’s essential to work closely with your healthcare provider to create a plan to solve this. Living with gastroparesis is challenging, and once you find a solution, it will resolve. For a deeper dive into this topic, you can find the full, detailed version of this article on my website at suzycohen.com
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For every parade, you need spectators and residents turned out to the curb side and sidewalks to get a glimpse of all the costumed characters this year making their way down the street.
The Rector family assembled for the parade and it wasn’t their first time. They even brought their two dogs along to watch.
“We watch it every year,” Leanne Rector said. “We love Halloween and we all come out to watch it together.”
“We live nearby and this is a tradition for us, my granddaughter is here with her best friend. We’re just watching it this year. They’ll be in the parade when they get a little older. It is really beautiful weather for this,” Laura Roselli said.
A short distance away were members of another family who had a nice front porch view from their well decorated house. The trio - while not in costume - were certainly attired in their Halloween best. The family dog Luna was there as well. John Kasyan, Veronica Flesher and her mom Helene Flesher were enjoying the autumn day as they watched the parade.
“It took about three days to decorate. I do it in stages. Every year it gets a little different. We come out and do one thing and you look and see, hmmm that’s not working and so you tweak the other thing. It is a work in progress,” Helene Flesher said.
“Christmas will be just as big. We’ll have a lot more stuff in the yard. We don’t do the
front yard too much because the lawn mower guys are coming and they have to stop at times when there is too much in your yard,” Helene Flesher said.
You could hear the sound of the classic Halloween song, “Monster Mash” that led off the parade with all the emergency vehicles in front and the many costumed participants behind them. Some joined the action from sidewalks along the parade route.
Among them was a pint-sized Beetlejuice and a little witch who nearly lost her pointed hat to the wind during the parade. A certain popular cartoon hedgehog was also among them. A variety of wagons with costumed occupants were pushed and pulled by parents and a well decorated ice cream truck stole the show.
Councilman Brian DiMeo served as the announcer for the event. He remarked “I’m glad I’m not judging this event.” His job was to corral the winners that were named. Councilwoman Bernadette Dugan was busy helping the judges in their very difficult task of looking over all the costumed individuals who circled around the parking lot of Horicon Lake.
“The contest has a few categories including scariest, prettiest, funniest and best group or duo,” Dugan said.
After the winners were named, children were invited to have a juice box and some candy and pick up a trick or treat bag by the pavilion. Families enjoyed the playground on the property and also enjoyed the breeze around the lake. The Proving Ground Church located at 1 Proving Ground Road held their annual Fall Festival later in the day giving another venue for fun, candy, and activities.
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Bob Vosseller
(L) Another fearsome figure is busy with a chainsaw from the famous horror film “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” (Below) A pint-sized Beetlejuice from the popular horror-comedy franchise is seen at left.
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Singleton family bought it and owned it than anyone prior.
The Singletons sold it in 1965 and it saw several more owners until it was leased to the New Egypt Historical Society. There have been unexplained phenomena in the building such as shadows, knocks, and whispers. It is believed that some energy from past residents is locked within artifacts that are within the museum.
Over the course of the long evening the main rooms that were examined did reveal some flickering of lights indicating paranormal habitation as attendees posed questions. Those who took part voiced their enjoyment of having been part of the event and some said they were looking forward to another ghost hunt.
DiMeo told The Manchester Times that while the investigations she goes on sometimes brings her to the same locations, each experience is different “and I enjoy each visit because you never know what may happen.”
(Above) The classic Headless Horseman is seen on the property of a well decorated yard behind the Lakehurst Elementary School.
R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law
A Couple Of Reasons Why Attorneys Decline Injury Cases
By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
Unfortunately, in our personal injury practice, law firms cannot accept and undertake the responsibility for every potential case. However, when a case is declined it does not necessarily mean that the case is without merit.
Each time an attorney prosecutes a personal injury case this process requires a showing of both liability (legal responsibility or fault of the tortfeasor), and damages (economic and non-economic losses) caused by the fault or wrongdoing of the tortfeasor. During a law firm’s assessment of a potential case, it must perform a careful review and analysis of the facts provided by the potential client and assess the clients’ personal and legal responsibility for the happening of this incident.
In New Jersey, if a personal injury plaintiff is found 51% or more responsible for the happening of an accident, then that client will, as a matter of law, be denied any recovery. N.J.S.A. 2A:15-51 et seq. Similarly, if a client is found 50% or less responsible for the happening of an accident, then that percentage of fault assigned to the client will cause any monetary verdict awarded to the plaintiff to be reduced by the plaintiff’s percentage of fault. So, if a plaintiff is awarded a $100,000 verdict for pain and suffering, but she is found to be 50% at fault for the happening of the accident, then the court will reduce her $100,000 verdict by 50% or $50,000.00.
In addition, law firms must consider the cost of litigation, and litigation these days is very expensive. Sometimes, it is our opinion that the amount of reasonable damages likely to be awarded to a potential client may be inadequate to justify the time and expense required of us to properly represent the potential client. Naturally, that is a matter of opinion, but if a law firm estimates that the cost of litigation will be $20,000.00 and that the likely recovery for the potential client may only be $30,000.00, then the attorney may decline the case. Under this scenario, the client would only recover $6,700.00 and the attorney’s fee for all the time and effort would be $3,300.00. An attorney’s fee is separate from the recovery of the attorney’s out of pocket litigation costs. Our Rules of Court require that an attorney’s litigation costs be deducted from the client’s gross recovery before the attorney calculates his fee and the client’s net recovery.
Michael J. Deem, Esq. is the only double Certified trial lawyer in Ocean County. He is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, and he is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Lawyers in Civil Trial Law.
Contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation of your personal injury case. (732) 5056-1212.
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LACEY – Ocean County Business Expo, brought to you by Central Ocean Business Association (COBA), will be on November 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lacey Township Community Center, 15 E Lacey Road, Forked River.
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e American Bullfrog –One Of e Most Interesting Frog Species In e World AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
This notorious species of frog, the American bullfrog, has predators such as snakes, turtles, raccoons, otters, fish, herons, alligators, kingfishers, and humans. Their lifespan in the wild is roughly 10 years; in captivity 16. Their size is 6 to 8 inches with varied colors of olive green to brown, yellow, and sometimes blue green. They have a generalist diet consuming mostly invertebrates, other amphibians, lizards, insects, other frogs, fish - practically everything, adapting to whatever food sources are available. Their ability to consume is almost unprecedented, destroying habitat along the way. They are the largest frog species in North America. During cooler weather, they will undertake a hibernation but are most active in warmer weather. In Asia, Europe, Korea, Japan, and South America, they are considered a highly invasive species. Steps have been taken to control their populations by releasing sterile males into the wild. However, those attempts have rendered only limited success.
The American bullfrog is fearsome. All it takes is some splashing in their territory and it’s ‘go time.’ Their hunting instincts are ignited. Hunting leaps involve them
closing their eyes and blindly lunging towards their prey. Mouth open, and their sticky tongue ejected, their prey is pulled inside within seconds. Their leaps take them into the air, equivalent to 10 times the length of their body.
Males will wrestle for dominance position against other males by jumping at one another, surrounding their arms around their opponent, and rolling around. This occurs during the start of breeding season which takes place throughout the spring and summer months. After successful mating with a female, she will deposit thousands of eggs on the surface of the water forming a clump. The eggs are so distasteful fish will avoid preying upon them. The hatching tadpoles may take as long as 4 years to transform into an adult frog.
The legs of the American bullfrog are considered a food source delicacy by many; humans will hunt them, raise them, or buy them.
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.
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How The Jersey Shore Prepares For Hurricane Season
By Alyssa Riccardi
NEW
JERSEY
– Twelve years ago, on October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy ravaged through New Jersey. It was the worst in the state’s history to make direct landfall to the shoreline.
Fast forward to the year 2024. Hurricanes have wreaked havoc throughout the southern parts of the country.
As New Jersey marks Hurricane Preparedness Month and the peak of hurricane season, it’s important to be prepared as the risks from these storms have increased as a result of climate change, officials said.
So, what have we learned from Superstorm Sandy? And is our community prepared to take on another massive storm?
Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, who is also the County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinator, reflected on the devastating time.
“I was Chief of Police in Toms River when Superstorm Sandy hit, and we certainly learned a lot of lessons from that,” Mastronardy said. “We didn’t expect it to hit the mainland the way it did – that wasn’t in the game plan. I don’t think we were prepared for that as far as evacuations, etc.”
Since Superstorm Sandy, Ocean County has made contingency plans. A major initiative has been the ongoing efforts to replenish our beaches, which has helped on the oceanside of the county. However, it does not help the bayside if water begins to rise.
“While we took precautions on the oceans-
ide to prevent some of the flooding coming through, the back bays were coming up. Unfortunately, you can’t build a barrier along every inch of lagoon that we have on the bayside,” Mastronardy said.
Mastronardy explained how elevating homes in certain parts of the county will have less of an impact on any future storms than it did during Sandy.
“If you look over at the bayside of the barrier island, the majority of the homes all have been either torn down, elevated, etc., so that at different flood levels you won’t get the sustainable damage, which also means you won’t get the trash that we had to get rid of. That’s a good thing,” Mastronardy said. “So, mitigating the elevation has changed the dynamics of the impact of a superstorm such as Sandy.”
Superstorm Sandy forced not only Ocean and Monmouth counties, but the entire state to review and change storm plans.
“From an OEM standpoint, our rescue operations have totally changed. We’ve got new equipment. We’ve got better plans to get people out of harm’s way if in fact flooding does take place,” Mastronardy said. “Before a storm, we used to do fly overs, and now we have a lot of drone equipment. A lot of resources with drones that could actually evaluate before and after, and we routinely do that with any storm.”
In 2022, the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office introduced a state-of-the-art vehicle for water-based rescues. The ATV known as
The damage to Ortley Beach was substantial, as
looking south at Fielder Avenue.
“SHERP” can plow through ice, mud and marshes, and will be used perform life-saving rescues. The Sheriff ’s Office also now use jet-skis to navigate tight areas and small waterways.
“I think we learn something every time we have a shelter in place. Hopefully there would be less people being displaced because of the mitigation impact we did with raising the homes and the codes. But as always, whatever the cause, we do have shelters,”
Mastronardy said.
The county has also purchased some repetitive loss properties, to keep as open space, in places such as Good Luck Point in Berkeley, that were at risk of constant flooding. Doing this has two benefits. It creates a natural barrier to slow tides. It also keeps people out of living in places that are dangerous. In Monmouth County, many coastal towns suffered from extreme flooding. The storm (Hurricane - See Page 29)
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left a path of destruction, with debris scattered everywhere.
“Hurricane preparedness is about planning ahead - not just for a storm, but for the days and weeks that follow. The best time to prepare is before warnings are issued, since readiness today means resilience tomorrow,” said Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, who oversees the OEM. “The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, specifically the Office of Emergency Management, works year-round and collaborates with various agencies to ensure that Monmouth County is prepared when it comes to safeguarding our communities and residents, should a major weather event strike.”
Monmouth County has established a Hurricane Emergency Plan which is reviewed and updated annually, focusing on roles, responsibilities, and communication between agencies. Since Sandy, Monmouth County OEM has implemented “Know your Zone” to educate residents, visitors and businesses
about coastal evacuation zones.
“I’ll tell you where we weren’t and that is in our new Operation Center. We wish we had it during Superstorm Sandy,” Golden said.
“We went through hours, days, and weeks in our old Emergency Operations Center. We have certainly come a long way with regard to the upgrades of technology and operational planning.”
About 2,300 who were displaced due to Sandy were sheltered at Monmouth University. Out of those people, the majority were seniors. STORM (Seniors Taking On Readiness Measures) was created to equip this vulnerable community with preparedness information, a family disaster plan, and an emergency kit.
After 12 years, Ocean and Monmouth OEM have worked hard and are prepared if another “Superstorm Sandy” were to make its way through the community.
“We are light years ahead of where we were when we got hit by Sandy – with a lot of help from the County Commissioners and the public,” Mastronardy said. “We’re prepared as we can be.”
Travel Bocce Presents Upcoming 2025 Trips
WHITING – Travel Bocce presents the following trips in 2025:
Mount Rushmore, The Badlands, Black Hills Of South Dakota & Yellowstone National Park: 14 days and 13 nights, June 13 through 26, 2025. Cost is $2,495 for double; $3,692 for single. Includes 24 meals: 13 breakfasts & 11 dinners; motor coach transportation.
Visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, tour of Wildlife Loop at Cluster State Park. Admission to the unique Journey Museum, guided tour of Deadwood. Visit to the amazing Crazy Horse Memorial. Visit to the spectacular Badlands National Park. Admission to Yellowstone National Park.
Sign up at 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514. A $75 non-refundable deposit unless trip is canceled. final payment is due by March 31, 2025.
Mackinac Island, Northern Michigan: seven days and six nights, October 5 through 11, 2025. Cost is $925 per person double; $1,164 for single. Includes 10 meals: six breakfasts & four dinners; motor coach transportation. Guided Tour of Mackinaw City, visit to Mackinac Island, including a Guided Carriage
ride. Boat ride through the Soo Locks and free time and sightseeing in Sault Saint Marie. Visit to Mackinac crossings. Admission to Colonial Muchillmackinac.
Sign up at 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting on Tuesday’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514. A $75 non-refundable deposit unless trip is canceled. final payment is due by July 22, 2025.
Branson Show Extravaganza, Missouri: nine days and eight nights, December 6 through 14, 2025. Cost is $1,275 per person double; $1,580 for single. Incudes: 14 meals: eight breakfasts & six dinners; motor coach transportation.
Admission to six fabulous shows: including: Three morning shows: Christmas Wonderland, Doug Gabriel Morning Show & Beach Boys: California Dreamin’; Three Evening Shows: The Haygoods Christmas Show, Edge Of Illusion featuring Reza & David at Sight And Sound Theatre.
Sign up at Village 5 Clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, Tuesday’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514. A $75 nonrefundable deposit unless trip is canceled. Final payment due by September 22, 2025.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enjoy being appreciated and trusted. Consider taking the initiative when it comes to love and express your true feelings to your loved ones. An unexpected encounter with someone new might bring surprising opportunities.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : Body language can tell you more than a few words and a string of emojis. Those you can trust may look you straight in the eye. You might receive a warm hug just when you need it most from someone who has your best interest at heart.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might make love more complicated than it needs to be. It may be time to stop playing games or expecting extravagant gestures. Allow yourself to enjoy the honest emotion without any hesitation. You know what you must do.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) : You can admire and take inspiration from your heroes without losing sight of necessary boundaries. Remember who you are and what you want to accomplish. Keep striving to show up in the world as your best self.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone you doubted could come through for you. Learn to appreciate someone’s talents and skillset without being jealous of their success. Your trust can become stronger if you receive proof of someone’s honesty and loyalty.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) : You might look forward to your work as the week begins, if it’s a labor of love. However, for today, consider letting your work run on autopilot and focus your energy on exploring romance, friendships, and relationships.
FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 2 - NOV 8
BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS
OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An unexpected invitation could leave you feeling on top of the world. Think about ways you can return that feeling when you’re out in the world. Recognize how important other people are in your life and find ways to show appreciation.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Patience is crucial for true success. When you’re unsure of the next step, sometimes the best strategy is to wait for the next card to drop. While waiting, focus on social activities and spend time with people who brighten your spirits.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
Being the center of affectionate attention feels great. Today, you radiate positive energy and might effortlessly step into a leadership role when needed. Think of ways to leverage your popularity to smooth out any rough edges.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Light up your life with positivity. If you have been waiting to make a passionate move or to make a life altering decision, there could be an opportunity to go for it. Your enthusiastic nature may soon prove to be useful.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Work may not feel totally like a chore in the week ahead, you might excel and feel well able to tackle tasks. Good fortune could spill over into your personal life, keeping your relationships thriving and in shape.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Consider organizing your resources so you can prepare to make important decisions. Start thinking about what you might need to have in place when the right opportunity arises to improve your income or long-term success.
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