The local business community will have a chance to meet the candidates for the hotly-contested congressional seat in the 3rd District, which includes a large portion of Ocean County from Toms River to Long Beach Island. Incumbent Democrat John Adler and Republican challenger John Runyan will attend a “Meet the Candidates” luncheon hosted by the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, October 18th at the Ramada Inn on Route 9 in Toms River.
Sponsored by United Water and Millennium Radio, the luncheon will allow people to meet the candidates and I will moderate a forum that will allow questions to be asked. For information and reservations call the Chamber office at (732) 349-0220.

By all account Ruth Uveges is the kind of person that makes certain places just better to live, work and play in. In her case Lacey Township has benefitted from her contributions to the community where she is active in many causes. Her passion is helping out with the co-ed cheerleading teams and the high school football team where her son Matt is a senior and key member of what many think is the best team at the shore. Ruth has given a fair amount of time to help others and now the community she loves is coming together to help her and her family in a time of need. Ruth was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma which in itself is quite a hurdle to overcome. It’s been made more difficult for the family because they don’t have health insurance so you can only imagine the financial stress they are under. That’s why this Saturday there will be a Fundraising Zumba Class held on the Lacey High School football field from 2-5pm. Zumba is a popular fitness workout that combines movements designed to burn calories and fat with Latin music and it’s become the rage with many. Anyway what would really be nice is if people come out to the Lacey football field Saturday afternoon and support the Uveges Family because they sure deserve it.

By the way, the Lions visit Barnegat Friday night in a battle of undefeated teams which we will broadcast on the Shore Sports Network, including 105.7 FM.
Lacey coach Lou Vircillo and quarterback Craig Cicardo will appear on tonight’s Saint Barnabas Healthcare High School Football Show which is broadcast live
from Boston’s in Toms River and airs on 105.7 FM from 7-9pm.