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Vol. 21 - No. 17
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township resident Steven Robertson recently appeared in a video for the National Down Syndrome Society that helped kick off Down Syndrome Awareness month. Robertson appeared in a Unique Times Square Video presentation. The Jackson resident will appear in the bright lights of Broadway on as part of the National Down
Syndrome Society’s annual Times Square Video presentation. The featured photographs highlight children, teens, and adults with Down syndrome, reminding the world in a very big way about the contributions and milestones of people with Down syndrome. These collective images promote the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down
Officials Still Demand New VA Clinic
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – While local officials continue to push for a new veterans clinic, there doesn’t seem to be one on the horizon any time soon. The current building, the James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic, opened more than 25 years ago in Brick, but the veteran population has since outgrown it. The facility services people from all over Ocean County, but also since it’s so
syndrome. NDSS President and Chief Executive Officer Kandi Pickard said, “this video is a terrific way to showcase some of the incredible individuals with Down syndrome living in our communities across the country. It is something the community looks forward to every year.” Pickard added that the photo of Robertson was selected as one of 500
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two three-year school board seats and one unexpired seat are up for grabs during this year’s Board of Education election on November 3. Tara Rivera has had one term on the board. She has been a resident of the township for more than 25 years and has two children. She has a college MA level background in education, special education and psychology. Rivera is running on the banner of “Resilient Passionate Believer” and lives on Drew Court. “I want to continue to make a difference and have the experience and educational background to thoroughly do so.” “I bring professional educational experience, superb advocacy skills on the local, county and state levels. I have multiple years experience in guiding the advancement of our community’s children with diverse learners. I have utilized creativity, problem solving skills, 200 plus hours of ongoing professional development training hours with the New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA),” Rivera said. Rivera currently serves as the county president of the NJSBA. “I participate on the state level on the Legislative Committee and the Delegate Assembly. In addition, I am involved statewide on the subcommittee of Social Emotional Learning and collaborate with other with other boards throughout the state in meetings initiatives.” (Ballot - See Page 2)
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close to the northern border, it’s easier for some Monmouth County residents to go there, too. There are two major problems with the Brick location: space and parking spaces. There’s not enough space inside the building to serve the veterans that need help, and there aren’t enough parking spaces for them all to park either. While plans for the clinic seemed to (Clinic - See Page 4)
photographs that appear in the video, streamed on NDSS social media from the heart of Times Square. Down Syndrome Awareness Month kicks off in October and the Times Square Video presentation will be followed by the New York City Buddy Walk, which will take place virtually due to COVID-19 pandemic. Buddy Walk events will
Three Board Of Ed Seats On Ballot
By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY - Something as simple as a flat tire can break the tenuous financial balance of some families who are living paycheck to paycheck, by creating a domino effect after missing a day of work and having to pay for the tire repair. It’s not only single-parent homes who are struggling financially while trying to keep a roof over their heads, said Patricia Cash, Executive Director of Interfaith Hospitality
Network of Ocean County (IHNOC), which provides shelter, meals and supportive services to the homeless working poor. “We are seeing more and more intact homeless families because the rents are so high in Ocean County - an average two-bedroom apartment is around $1,500 a month, on the low end, and with both parents making minimum wage...well, you do the math,” she said. “Add an illness or the car (Interfaith - See Page 17)
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Continued From Page 1 be held virtually in more than 150 cities across the country, as well as select international locations, this fall with over 325,000 people participating around the globe. The NDSS is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS programming includes the National Advocacy and Policy Center. The organization seeks to create systemic change through engaged advocacy; the National Buddy Walk program, which honors and celebrates individuals with Down syndrome in local communities across the world. Steven’s mother Paula Robertson said she had sent in pictures of Steven to the NDSS for the Times Square video in the past but was never chosen. “I decided to send in one this year on July 2 and we were so surprised and happy it was chosen to air in the Times Square video.” “It was originally to play on the Jumbotron on September 12 to kick off the Down syndrome Buddy walk but due to technical difficulties it debuted on the Jumbotron in Times Square
on September 20. Steven is 18 and has lived in Jackson all of his life,” she added. Steven attends the Alpha School in Jackson and his mother said he has “a love for all kinds of music, especially Queen and Freddie Mercury. He has watched the movie Bohemian Rhapsody numerous times.” “The photograph of him I sent in was of him dressed as Freddie Mercury for Halloween of 2019. We just thought he made such a good Freddie Mercury I had to enter the picture. I also felt that it showed people how individuals with Down syndrome enjoy dressing up on Halloween and enjoy music just like everyone else,” Paula Robertson said. She added, “the entire point of the video is to show the inclusion of people with Down syndrome so we thought it was perfect for the video. He loves to party and have a good time. That’s all he ever wants is to belong. He doesn’t think of himself as a special needs teen.” “We’ve never treated him any differently. We are proud of Steven every day,” she said, explaining some of his accomplishments in the past few years, such as his completion of the Monmouth County Police Boot camp in 2018. Steven regularly donates blood at the Howell blood bank and he bowls for the Special Olympics, has worked at the Jackson Library and enjoys assisting in the collecting and dropping off food at the Ocean County food bank, which he does through Alpha School. Steven has an older sister and a brother in the Airforce. He would like to join the military or become a police officer when he graduates from school. “He loves watching WWE wrestling (John Cena is his favorite wrestler), Nascar racing, loves playing video games, riding his bike, watching movies and spending time with his friends and family,” she said. The teen is also looking forward to voting in the presidential elections this year for the first time. “He loves everyone he meets and has so many people that love him too. I don’t think we can go anywhere in town without bumping into someone that knows Steven. He is truly a blessed happy young man who loves being a productive member of society,” his proud mother added. Steven said he always wants to help his teachers, staff and friends at school. “He has the same dreams and aspirations as anyone else his age. He is so loved and loves so much. “Trisomy 21 is the technical name for it. The most common form of Down syndrome. Many people seem to think we knew beforehand about his condition and that we knew what challenges we were taking on. This was not true in our case,” she said. His mother added, “Steven has accomplished all that he has while having a gradual loss of hearing, He wears hearing aids and had major surgery just weeks before Halloween of 2019 and still managed to pull off a spot on Freddie Mercury. He is a trooper.” “His father and I are so proud to call Steven our son. We know he will continue to thrive and do good things as he gets older,” Paula Robertson said. Visit buddywalk.org for information about the NDSS Buddy Walk Program. For information about the organization and future events call 800-221-4602 for more information about NDSS programs and resources.
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Continued From Page 1 be progressing, issues with the federal bidding process led the VA to cancel a contract to build the clinic. John Dorrity, the director of the Ocean County Veterans Services Bureau, said that the contractor got to the point of breaking ground and quit, so they had to start the whole process over again. As to what actually happened is unclear, but there are a lot of people pointing fingers, he said. He hasn’t heard any news about the project moving forward since this current rut. Even the location of the future VA is being debated. Toms River wants to move it to a spot off of Hooper Avenue behind the Seacourt Shopping Center. The land back there is being redeveloped into office buildings and housing. Brick has been wanting it to stay in their town, but at a different location. As recently as 2019, they were scouting two spots - behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Cedar Bridge Avenue, and a wooded triangle-shaped piece of property located between Burrsville Road, Jack Martin
Boulevard and Route 88 On a regular basis, local officials call for the VA clinic to move forward. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders have been vocal about it, as have several local officials. The most recent Berkeley Township Council meeting had their governing body issue a resolution to the powers that be to that effect. Mayor Carmen Amato called the delay “unacceptable.” He also noted that the Toms River location would be better for Berkeley residents because it’s closer and better for public transportation. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) said in a recent op-ed he was told that New Jersey might not see a new facility until at least 2024, a decade after the replacement process had started. The op-ed, co-written by Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey, laid out some things that the VA can do right now: fully staff the current clinic establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet vets closer to home find solutions to the parking problem meet with veteran leaders publicly to provide transparency and hear what they have to say.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Everyone Wants To Shout, Not Listen There’s no time for quiet contemplation. No interest in thoughtful discussion. But there’s plenty of time and energy for yelling at the top of your lungs about your opinion. Facebook and the other social media apps have made it easy. A way to mouth off is at your fingertips. On your desk. In your pocket. You never have to meet the people you’re yelling at. Never have to see the whites of their eyes. Never have to acknowledge that they are also human beings. How convenient! What’s worse is that there are people with a platform who use that platform to spread disinformation and anger. I’ve heard diatribes from so-called radio and TV personalities who don’t know anything about the topics. They spout off nonsense and beat their chest, trying to sound big and tough. As Don Henley said about news anchors “I just have to look good, I don’t have to be clear.”
What kind of a person do you have to be – you’re given the gift of a huge audience and you spend it spreading lies and hate? Even though this started long ago, I suggest we coin it “The Roaring 2020s.” We’d rather shout than listen. We can’t hear anyone else over the sound of our own voice. Anyone who disagrees with us is shot down. And of course this is an election year, in case you’ve been under a rock. The shouters are even louder. The political parties know this, and they take advantage of it. They come up with easy-to-remember terms, easy to shout at others. Pre-fabricated arguments. Any topic you can think of is way more complicated than either side would like to admit. Resolution would take nuanced discussion and really listening. In any disagreement, the truth is somewhere in between. Chris Lundy News Editor
E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Jackson face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Howell for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town cou ncil meetings. Let your officials know you’re
watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.
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Letters To The Editor Martin Weber: Perfect Candidate For 3rd District I hate politicians. It doesn’t matter if they are Republican, Democrat, Green Party, or independent. My deep seated dislike and distrust comes from years of broken promises, sketchy deals behind the scenes, and the feeling that they don’t represent me or my family in any way and are rooted in their own self interest. With that said, I am writing this letter to express my support for Martin Weber for Congress in the upcoming 2020 election. There are several reasons why it is imperative for him to win the seat, the most important being that he will represent his constituents’ interests and cannot be bought, lobbied, or coerced to vote against the principles which drive his life and therefore, his campaign. We are living in a world and country that is deeply divided and people are fighting and losing friends and family connections over many issues that I won’t get into here. You already know what those issues are. The issue that has been pushed to the backburner in the mainstream is that of veteran’s healthcare and rights. I come from a family of veterans in numerous branches of the armed forces and have sadly seen the state of
Letters The Editor health care offered toTo those govern the rest of us. There Democrats, Republicans, who sacrificed themselves to protect the people of the United States. It needs to be fixed for the veterans that need it today and for future veterans! My son is only 12, but has his heart set on enlisting in the Navy. Although he will be able to make his own decision when the time comes, as a mother I would feel better about his decision to serve our country if I knew that he wouldn’t be left to die waiting for appointments for medical or mental health issues and that he would get the care that befits someone altruistic enough to fight for our country. So this isn’t just about veterans being left behind now, this is also about changing the system to protect our future heroes who will no doubt face great challenges. Martin Weber knows all too well the state of our V.A. health care and will fight with his heart and soul to change it, make it better, and to make it worthy of our veterans present and future. Martin Weber will also fight for term limits for Congress. I wholeheartedly agree with this agenda. If a politician spends 30 or 40 years in office, not only are they disconnected with the reality of their constituents, but they are also able to cause more damage when they consolidate power, connections, and become immune to the laws that
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are too many career politicians in Congress that are focused on their own interests and it has become deeply damaging to this country. Career politicians and judges have proven themselves incapable of upholding the Constitution, running this country economically and socially, and working for the people rather than special interest groups. Speaking of the upholding the Constitution, the Second Amendment states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” It has become abundantly clear in the last few months that our right to protect ourselves, our families, and our homes is something that needs to be preserved. Martin Weber will not be swayed in his conviction to keep the Second Amendment intact. One needs to only look at history to understand that an unarmed populace is fodder for totalitarian control and abuse. If we want change, we need to care. We need to vote for politicians that care instead of someone that is the lesser of two evils. We need to start local and critically think about our values and who represents those values. Martin Weber is the candidate who will represent us and our values. His beliefs and motives are from the heart, not the wallet. I guess I don’t hate all politicians, because I will be voting for him.
black people, white people, brown people, young, old, dead. They didn’t have to die. But they did. And there are a lot of fingers to point and a lot of blame to go around, but a fish stinks from the head. By this weekend, the death toll will equal the populations of Yonkers, of Huntsville, of Salt Lake City. Imagine all of those people dead. Are you still unsure if you’ll vote or who to vote for? How many have to die? The election is not far away. At this rate, Buffalo is gone, or Reno. When is it enough?
Gloria Smith Tuckerton
I was born and lived in NJ for 57 years. My folks had a summer house in Waretown, until they passed on. I lived in Toms River until taxes beat me out. I moved to North Carolina. 10 acres with 2 houses, $641 in taxes. You can’t retire in Zoo Jersey. Sorry I’ll be buried here, I am not coming back to NJ.
Death Toll Is Rising You ever been to Tallahassee? Nice city. Good people. College town. They’re all dead. Imagine every man, woman, and child in Tallahassee. They’re all dead. 195,000 souls. Dead.
E. G. Smith Asbury Park
Post Office Struggle Not New The post office has been struggling for years. Everything has gone digital. Think about it. Your bank charges a fee for paper billing, letters are sent through Facebook, messenger, and other digital platforms, and large companies like Amazon will build their own delivery system. I didn’t hear anyone say ‘save the newspapers’ when they went mostly digital. Why are there so many scandals and bs during this election year? Who is thinking up these things? Ryan Matthews Toms River
New Jersey Is Too Expensive
Mike Gottlieb North Carolina
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
House Passes Pregnant Workers Fairness Act From The Desk Of
Congressman
Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), voted for and applauds the recent House passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill to remove discrimination in
the workplace and promote women’s health and job security. “Discrimination against pregnant women anywhere - especially and including in the workforce - is despi-
cable,” said Smith. “The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act clarifies and expands existing anti-discrimination laws by requiring employers provide reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant workers including the ability to sit while working or take water or bathroom breaks as needed. “It is especially critical as we struggle with COVID-19 and its impact on the economy that preg-
nant workers in a physical workplace do not face loss of employment or working conditions that jeopardize health or safety. Women should not have to choose between their and their child’s health or their job,” said Smith. “The passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is long overdue. I applaud its passage in the House and hope that the Senate will take up this important piece of legislation to en-
sure pregnant workers are treated fairly and with accommodations that protect their health,” added Smith. Rep. Smith recognizes the vital role of women in providing for the financial needs of their families. He is a supporter of paid family and medical leave and currently the only Republican cosponsor of the FAMILY Act (HR 1185) which would provide workers with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for pregnancy, childbirth,
recovery from an illness, or to care for a family member. During the current 116th Congress, Smith also voted for the Paycheck Fairness Act (HR 7), to provide women with equal pay for equal work. Additionally, Smith voted twice for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which changed the timeframe for a woman or any employee to file an employment discrimination charge and receive compensation.
Help Available For Child Care During Remote Schooling From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced that applications are now open for the new COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program the Murphy Administration has created to help families with child care costs as schools open remotely. The $150 million program will provide child care tuition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 that are in need of either full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote learning schedule. Families can apply for this assistance by completing the online application at ChildCareNJ.gov. Those applying will need proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child’s school of a remote learning schedule. “The Murphy Administration is committed to helping working families during this incredibly challenging time by providing support to help address the unanticipated child care costs
families face as schools open remotely or with hybrid schedules,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Many working families are struggling to work-from-home or be at essential jobs while their children are attending school remotely. This new program is here to help and we encourage eligible families to apply.” Tuition assistance will be available through December 30, 2020 for eligible residents with school-age children, 5 to 13 years old. Families may submit applications and Human Services will provide the tuition assistance to eligible participants until funding is exhausted. Recipients will be eligible for either full- or part-time support based on their families’ needs. To learn more and apply visit ChildCareNJ.gov. The tuition assistance is part of $250 million plan announced last month by Governor Murphy to support working families and child care. As part of that plan, the Department is also provid-
ing state child care subsidies for families with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty line during the school day for children aged 5 to 13 through December 30, 2020. Families that currently receive state child care subsidies for before and after school care for school age children are being contacted directly to identify their needs during the school day. Child care providers will be paid the subsidy rate for school-age children based on the hours of care needed. Human Services is also supporting child care centers that make it a priority to serve children receiving the child care subsidy by providing supplemental payments of $75 per subsidy-eligible child, per month, including infants, toddlers, and school-age children to providers through the end of the year. And Human Services is making funding available to licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in New Jersey that are open or will open by October 1st to manage added operational costs due to new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. These funds will be available to nearly 6,000 child care providers in New Jersey with increased COVID-related costs, such as purchasing
PPE and other supplies and materials, cleaning and sanitation, and other operational needs related to COVID-19 that are eligible expenses for the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Funds will be available through an application process that will open in the upcoming weeks through the New Jersey Child Care Information System (NJCCIS). Since the start of the pandemic, the Murphy Administration has taken several
steps to support child care for families and to support the sustainability of providers including: Increasing investments in child care, including more than $125 million through two key actions: creating and f unding State-subsidized emergency child care for essential workers at the peak of the crisis and having provided the State’s child care subsidy to centers based on prior enrollment throughout the
spring and summer; Providing grants to child care centers and youth camps to assist in meeting COVID-19 related health and safety guidelines; Waiving parent co-pays in the State’s child care subsidy program for parents who requested it due to impacts from COVID-19; and Delivering personal protective equipment to emergency child care centers and family child care providers.
New Program Created To Help Substance Disorder
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Do you need a helping hand? Well a new program has been announced that can help you or a loved one. The Prosecutor’s Office has formed Ocean County Helping Hand (OCHH), a program that was created to identify and assist any person who is struggling with substance use disorder. “Ocean County Helping Hand is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES). The grant allows for some latitude in how we utilize our resources. My team and I identified a segment of the community as being at risk and under serviced regarding access to substance use disorder treatment. In researching viable options, my team and I determined there is a significant segment of the community frequently returns to our municipal courts. These are individuals that commit minor possessory and paraphernalia type offenses. They get into a little bit of trouble but they never graduate to indictable level crimes. As such, they are never
exposed to or offered any type of substance use disorder treatment. With that in mind, we designed Ocean County Helping Hand to meet them where they are: in our municipal courts,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated. OCHH has currently taken in 19 individuals who were screened for services and/or treatments and will be monitored by the OCPO team for up to twelve months. The program will help assist people in multiple ways including occupational training, housing and transportation assistance, family support services, and Naloxone training. “OCHH is another weapon in the arsenal in our war against the opioid epidemic and substance use disorder. We will continue to explore natural intersections between law enforcement and those individuals struggling from substance use disorder. With support of our community partners, we will make progress in our ongoing effort to effectively combat the opioid epidemic in Ocean County,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded. For more information, call 732-929-2027 or visit ocponj.gov
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Continued From Page 1 She noted that the Jackson school district is facing multiple challenges that she feels are extremely serious. “They are rooted in our current health situation of our country which leads to barriers and decisions that we need to make collectively and safe.” “I intend to do my due diligence to protect our district to minimize any potential exposure to our community as a whole,” Rivera added. In August of 2019 Vicki Grasso resigned from the board creating a vacancy. This vacancy was filled by Scott Sargent in October 2019 after being chosen by the board. He had previously served on the board for six years. He does not have a campaign ticket slogan. He lives on Knolls Drive. Sargent is running for a full three-year term in the general election. His stated goal is to represent all the taxpayers of the township not just individual groups and he seeks to explore ways to increase efficiency in all areas and to ensure the safety and security of students and staff. “Currently, the district is facing a pandemic that can be very daunting to say the least. In addition, our superintendent is currently enjoying her first year as the leader of the Jackson School District,” Sargent said. “With my previous and current experience as a School Board member, I hope to bring institutional knowledge as well as forward thinking to the Board,” Sargent said. Noting the district’s top priorities, the candidate added, “the challenge I see is exacting the curriculum we have in place. Our administration has provided a plan that can be adaptable as needed in order to provide a good working environment for our students.” Sargent added, “the weakness can be the remote learning segment. I am hoping our administration will be emphasizing the need for continued follow up by our staff in ensuring that this piece of the equation is not lost or wasted.” Challenger Anthony Mero is running on the “Achieving Excellence Together” and is a resident of Farmers Lane. “I have never held or run for office before. When there was a vacancy on the Board last year during a resignation interim, I submitted my name for consideration.” Mero said, “I was not selected at that time, but that process reinforced my decision to seek a term on the Board.” He has a child who attends the Jackson School System. “I am able to observe firsthand the wonderful education and opportunities she is provided.” “These come in the form of staff, facilities and resources that are all made available by the administration and Teachers of the School District, which is made possible by a Board of Education that has those best interests in mind,” Mero said. “The Jackson School District has achieved many accomplishments, and my choice to seek a Board seat was driven by a desire to serve the township that I have been a resident of for the last 19 years,” he added. Mero works as the chief operating officer for a community bank. “I have experience
in multiple areas such as technology, facilities, operations, risk management, marketing, and compliance. I believe this experience provides the qualifications for being for the position.” “I am a parent with a child in the system, and that makes me vested in the school system. I am also a homeowner and taxpayer in town, and that also makes me vested in the respect that the township’s school system has a direct effect on the value of property in town,” the candidate noted. Mero added, “There is also the relationship the overall operating expense of the school district has on a resident’s tax bill (directly as a homeowner or indirectly as a renter). I won’t say, “Do more with less,” rather, “Do the best with what we have.” At the same time, we need to ensure that we challenge the state to provide what our district has a right to receive.” “I strongly believe in teamwork, and my focus would be to provide my experience to the Board members to form a strong team. This would allow the Board to continue to build on the excellent work that has already been accomplished. I would look forward to the tasks that lie ahead, from the additional requirements mandated by the State to the funding challenges that are created by the State school aid formula,” Mero said. When asked what he felt the district’s most difficult challenge was currently he responded it was the issue of “the state school funding formula. Everything the school district does, or can do is predicated on the amount of money that it has available and how it manages to spend it.” “As explained by the NJ School Boards Association: There are three types of financial aid that the state awards local school districts annually through the state budget: equalization aid, categorical aid, and grants earmarked for specific district(s) and/or specific purpose(s). Grants are completely at the discretion of the Legislature and the Governor,” Mero added. Board member Sharon Dey is not seeking re-election. She had started her 12th year on the board in January 2020. A few candidates are seeking Dey’s oneyear unexpired term. Among those running include Tzvi Herman who resides on Ryans Way. He is the only candidate registered in the race but he is facing opposition by at least two write-in candidates. Herman could not be reached by press time. Local social media lit up with the news of the unexpected vacancy. Allison Barocas is running as a write-in candidate. “I couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity to join our hometown Board of Education. I’ve always been very active in my children’s lives when it came to school events and I’ve also helped with our community as well.” She added that while she learned of the vacancy after the deadline “I figured why not run as the write-in? I am in the process of putting together a separate Campaign page. I am also putting together Zoom calls so I can get to know everyone in Jackson and learn what’s important to you and our children as it relates to our schools.” (Board - See Page 12)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Opposes JCP&L Rate Hike
─Photo courtesy Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari testifies remotely regarding recent power outages. TOMS RIVER - Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari addressed the state Board of Public Utilities in opposition to a proposed Jersey Central Power & Light rate increase. Speaking at the September 10 virtual public hearing, Vicari vehemently opposed the 8.5 percent increase, which would hike average bills by almost $9 a month. Vicari
said senior citizens and young families cannot afford the rate hike, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Vicari was also critical of JCP&L’s response following an August tropical storm that left many customers without power for days. He called for the utility to reimburse residents who lost valuable refrigerated food and prescription medicines.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Report: Teen Vaping Down In 2020
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A survey released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a reduction in vaping among high school and middle school students. Country-wide, the survey said that the number of school-aged children who use e-cigarettes dropped by 1.8 million since last year. This is a change from 5.4 million to 3.6 million. “With the pandemic making all the headlines, it’s satisfying to see some positive results concerning a public health issue that has had a tremendous impact on the lives of our teens and young people,” explained Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “The news is good but teen vaping is still an epidemic in the US. More than 3 million young people still using e-cigarettes so there’s still work to be done.” The percent of high schoolers using e-cigarettes and vaping products dropped from 28 percent to 20 percent. For middle school students, it dropped from 11 percent to 5 percent. Ocean County Public Health Coordinator/ Health Officer, Daniel Regenye said the national survey is conducted at schools each year by the CDC and usually 20,000 middle and high school students participate. It asks students if they had
used any vaping or traditional tobacco products in the previous month. The survey was cut short this year as schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I think the Public Health community was pleasantly surprised by the data,” Regenye said. “Measures such as public health media and awareness campaigns, the increase of price and sales restrictions together with raising the age limit for sales to 21 - all contributed to the decline.” The outbreak of COVID-19 possibly impacted this in other ways. Sales started falling for the chemicals throughout the year as the pandemic spread, Regenye said. Some reports linked those getting sick with people who vaped solutions containing THC. Additionally, the Food and Drug Administration banned flavors that were most frequently used by minors. “Overall the teen vaping data is extremely encouraging and the timing couldn’t be any better now that the pandemic and start of the flu season are converging,” added Patricia High, OCHD Assistant Public Health Coordinator. “All of these can lead to significant respiratory breakdown and put an added burden on our health care systems at a time when resources have already been stretched.”
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Continued From Page 8 She and her husband have been Jackson residents for 17 years and have two children currently in the Jackson School system. “I have a Bachelor’s Degree in biology from Cornell University and a Master’s Degree in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In addition, I’ve been working for the pharmaceutical industry for 20-plus years.” “My areas of expertise are analyzing and interpreting data and contract negotiations. Coming from a family of educators it has been instilled in me to always look at the solution rather than the problem and to focus on what results can be achieved,” Barocas said. As a board member I would like to preserve the STEM classes without” sacrificing the fine arts and athletics programs in our schools. With my organized analytical skills I can look at the data to help drive the curriculum and ensure that the curriculum remains dynamic and adjusts to the needs of the students.” The candidate expressed that “now more than ever the curriculum needs to become more fluid since remote learning may be part of the new normal. I would analyze available technologies to arm our teachers with the necessary tools to motivate and engage our students during remote learning.” “I’d also make sure our teachers are getting the training and development needed to execute this enhanced technology curriculum. We also must stay focused on the future to secure a quality education for our Jackson students, which will give them a competitive edge in the ever-changing world around them,” Barocas said. Her volunteer services include HC Johnson Elementary School PTO Board Member, Head Coach for Flag Cheer at JYFC, talent show dance coordinator for 4 years at HCJ Elementary, as well as several years as class mom for my children. Barocas said she recently ran the Jackson Adopt an 8th Grader 2020 Facebook page “which brought smiles to so many faces and ensured the children graduating this year were recognized
and celebrated during the pandemic.” “With the landscape of education changing so much right now, it is more important than ever to ensure that we have people in place that care about our children and the future of this town and will work hard towards continued prosperity for both,” she added. Also running for the seat is Mike Braun. “What a great opportunity to step into a role that I had been considering for some time. My wife and I chose Jackson as the place to start our family and moved here in 1999. We are members of St. Aloysius Parish and recently, I joined the Knights of Columbus.” Braun said, “I have always had a love for community involvement. Over the past 15 years, I have coached hundreds of athletes while volunteering my time at Holbrook Little League, Jackson AYF and the youth soccer program. Community involvement has been part of my life and I believe it is time to take my contribution to the residents of Jackson to the next level.” He added, “our oldest daughter is a 2018 graduate of Liberty High School, our son is a current senior there, and our youngest daughter is entering 7th grade at McAuliffe Middle School. Our three children have had wonderful experiences in this school system, and I want to do my part to ensure that these experiences are available for the children of Jackson for years to come.” Braun works as a second grade teacher in the Holmdel Public Schools system where “I have gained extensive knowledge of school infrastructure. “We have great teachers and administrators here in Jackson and I want to do my part to support the wonderful programs for our children. Having a strong relationship between the Board of Education, administration, teachers, and families is vital to providing the best education for Jackson’s children,” he added. Braun said, “with a Master’s degree in school administration and principal’s certification, experience on multiple school and district committees, plus being a parent and a teacher, I feel that my experience will enhance the Jackson Board of Education in a meaningful way.”
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At a certain age, we all lose those youthful hormones, and start to think about replenishment. That’s a great idea, but determining what hormones you need to replenish based upon your test results is very tricky and there may be trial and error involved. There’s a lot of confusion about hormones, testing and natural supplements to help shift patterns. The route of administration matters in terms of testing yourself. So, for example, if you take oral estrogen, then a blood test is fine. If you do use transdermal hormones, a patch, pellet or injection form, then I highly recommend you do urine metabolite testing as in the “DUTCH Complete” test. This is a home test kit that required you to urinate on a little strip. It’s available at my website because I’m one of their licensed providers. Here’s guidance about each hormone. My goal right now is to help you break it down properly, which in turn improves health and reduces risk for cancer-causing metabolites. Estrogen. Men and women have all three types of estrogen in their body, and each of these exhibit varying degrees of activity and target different tissues. Dramatic reductions in estradiol may lead to a decrease in mental sharpness and muscle mass. In excess, estradiol is associated with heavy periods, fibroids and endometriosis. DIM and glutathione supplements help break this down well, depending on the specific metabolite you make. The DUTCH test will tell you your ratios of estrogen and the way you break them down. Progesterone. Benefits of progesterone impact mood and sleep. Stroke victims
are sometimes given progesterone to help recover because it plays a role in neurogenesis. Progesterone keeps women looking more youthful by improving elasticity and stimulating collagen production. Excessive amounts cause mood swings, fatigue, dizziness, yeast infections, bloating, fluid retention, acne and drowsiness. Testosterone. Adequate amounts help both men and women, although this hormone is predominately male. It is required for sperm production therefore playing a role in fertility. It gives people a competitive spirit. Benefits include energy, libido, strong bones and fat-burning capabilities. During andropause when levels plummet and men suddenly notice problems in the bedroom, or with prostate function. Excessive amounts of testosterone in women cause cystic acne, deepening of the voice, PCOS, facial hair and menstrual irregularities. Some people have an androgenic preference in the way they break down testosterone and this can be corrected with natural remedies such as saw palmetto and stinging nettle. Some people have poor Phase I metabolism and therefore create cancer-associated estrogen by-products which are like trash in your body. You have to take the trash out. By that I mean, you need to open up that pathway using natural remedies such as DIM and others. If you don’t methylate well, you could benefit from some methyl donors like TMG, methyl cobalamin (vitamin B12) or natural folate. It’s really about detoxifying the hormones you have, not total estrogen or testosterone levels. There is more about this in my free hormone eBook available to you right now at suzycohen.com.
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National 4-H Week To Be Observed October 4-10 OCEAN COUNTY - Ocean County 4-H members are preparing to observe National 4-H Week on October 4-10. Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to showcase the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, is a campaign
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OCEAN COUNTY – Families and individuals seeking help in autism-related matters now have a thorough database of support organizations through the Ocean County Library website. The OCL Autism Resources Center offers links to groups that specialize in helping those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. The “Resources for Caregivers” section includes guides for coping during the pandemic, homeschool resources, autism-related Facebook groups, the Autism Parenting Magazine list of “Best Autism Apps” and titles of autism-related eBooks available through OCL’s Hoopla® app. It also contains links to services available through New Jersey state government agencies and local, statewide and national autism-related organizations devoted to education, employment training, housing assistance, therapy, medical practices, multiple services, information and referral, safety, and legal issues. To visit the Autism Resources Center, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.
Jackson Elks To Hold Backyard Concert In October
JACKSON – The Jackson Elks Club will be holding a backyard concert featuring Dogs In A Pile from 4 to 8 p.m. on October 10. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the cost of admission is $15. This event is open to all members and non-members. There will be food and beverages available for sale. No outside food or beverages are allowed. The concert will be held at 1059 East Veterans Highway in the back of the club’s headquarters. All proceeds will go to help the Jackson Elks to continue its mission to work with children with special needs, homeless veterans and the community of Jackson Township. “Social distancing shall be maintained at this event,” said Elks member and spokesman Joe LaMonica.
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Continued From Page 1 breaks down - and now with COVID, many families have become homeless.” Brick Township recently distributed a $43,500 federal CDBG grant to 12 social service agencies that provide essential services to its residents. IHNOC was awarded $5,000 of the grant money. Patricia Cash has led the non-profit, interfaith ministry for 23 years. The only other full-time employee is administrative assistant Kerry Jackson, but the organization has over 1,000 trained volunteers from participating host congregations. IHNOC uses churches and synagogues for overnight lodging, and a churchowned house that also contains a day center and office. Each host congregation furnishes overnight lodging and meals for three to five families on a rotating schedule while the families seek permanent employment and affordable housing. The church-owned four-bedroom house is located behind St. Joseph’s in downtown Toms River, which can house up to 14 people for two weeks. The organization is largely supported through donations made by the congregations of the churches and synagogues. Before COVID, volunteers provided dinner and ate with the families every night, and two of the volunteers would spend the night, Cash explained. “Every night our [homeless] guests are meeting their community and getting to know each other, and it gives our community a different view of what homelessness is,” she said. Now, because of COVID, volunteers leave the prepared meal in a cooler on the front porch to avoid exposure to the virus. The house has been empty for two weeks, but that will change once the moratorium on evictions has lifted, Cash said. IHNOC is part of a continuum of care of some 80 social service agencies who are connected and work together, she explained. Some of the agencies include Fulfi ll (formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), Village Resources, Legal Services of New Jersey, the
The Jackson Times, September 26, 2020, Page 17 Board of Social Services, Department of Children and Families (formerly DYFS), and many more. The homeless are able to take advantage of some of the services offered by IHNOC while they are guests, including programs on fi nancial literacy, parenting, career counseling, nutrition, support groups and more. Cash is particularly interested in “word gap,” or a disparity in the vocabulary of children based on their socioeconomic status. The average child in a professional family hears 2,153 words per waking hour, in a working class family they hear 1,251 an hour and in a welfare family, 616 words per hour. Vocabulary development during the preschool years is related to reading skills and school success in later years, she said. In order to be eligible for IHNOC services, a family must have three things: children, a vehicle, and a work history, she said. Cash recalls many success stories from former homeless families who were able to get their lives back on track after leaving IHNOC. A couple and their two young sons returned six years after they had become homeless and received help from IHNOC. The mother had gotten a degree in social work, and the father had become a pastor of a church, which is now a host site, she said. “It’s up to them if they want to keep in touch,” Cash said. “I can be their best or worst memory.” Participating host congregations include Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River; Christ United Methodist Church, Lakewood; Congregation B’nai Israel, Toms River; Epiphany Roman Catholic Church, Brick; Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Point Pleasant; Refuge House of Prayer COG, Toms River; St. Andrew United Methodist Church, Toms River; St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, Bayville; St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Toms River; St. Mary’s By-theSea Episcopal Church, Point Pleasant; St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Lakewood; and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood.
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By Kimberly Bosco In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Micromedia family asks that you keep the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund in mind. Alice Swann, wife of Stewart Swann, President/Publisher of Micromedia Publications, passed away on October 17, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Alice was not only loved and cherished by her close family and friends, but also by her Micromedia family, having served as treasurer here for many years. Alice and Stewart Swann’s daughter Chrissy Morrison is requesting that those who wish to donate, to do so through a special website. Morrison said: “My mother, Alice Swann has been an integral part of Micromedia Publications for many years. Unfortunately, she lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer. As a Registered Nurse, I knew that day was coming, however, it came much sooner than I expected. “Over the course of her illness, I watched my mother endure treatments that kept her in bed for weeks at a time. I spent countless hours in her home administering IV fluids, and medications just to keep her comfortable. My father, Stew Swann waited on her around the clock, because there were days she just couldn’t get out of bed. I can’t tell you how many times I had to drop everything to rush her to her Oncologist, or the Emergency Room due to the many side effects and issues she encountered during her treatments. “Despite everything she went through, she did it all with grace. She continued putting her children and grandchildren ahead of herself when she was able. Even on the day of her death, she was asking for treatment, because she didn’t want to leave her kids. I know in my heart she is in a much better place, and no longer suffering in agonizing pain, but nothing can take away the pain of losing your mother. “I humbly ask you honor her memory with a donation to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund, so others may not have to suffer the same fate as my mother.” Donations to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund, will go to Levine Cancer Institute, can be made at: https://fundraise.atriumhealthfoundation.org/team/237913.
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust. In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people
would be willing to spend everything they had on one child at Marc S. Galella Esq. t he ex p e n s e of t he other children if that child required greater ca re tha n the other children. By using a com mon t r u st , you give the tr ustee the f lexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts. Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.
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Food Drive Brings In 500 Pounds Of Donations By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Employees from New Jersey American Water donated $5,000 and provided over 500 pounds of food across New Jersey’s food banks. An additional $1,700 was also donated through the American Water Charitable Foundation employee matching gif t program. This means a total of $6,700 will contribute around 20,100 meals for people in need. Atlantic City Electric, New Jersey Natural Gas Company, Jersey Central Power & Light and South Jersey Industries came together for a statewide food drive that resulted in a donation of around $15,000 and over 1,200 pounds of food donated to the 11 New Jersey
food banks. “COVID-19 has placed such a strain on ou r local foodba n k s, w it h food shor tages, increased prices, and increased demands due to job loss and school closures,” said Cheryl Norton, P resident of New Jer sey A mer ica n Water and Chief Environmental Officer of American Water. “I am so proud of our employees and their eagerness to give during these difficult times, and I am especially proud to work for a company that recognizes the generosity of its employees through matched donations.” For more information about food insecurity and to locate a food bank near you, visit feedingamerica.org.
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By: Jennifer Vadas, DPT, Jackson Facility Manager
alance plays a key role in the vast majority of typical activities we perform throughout our day. Whether it is reaching for a dish, standing while talking to a neighbor, or swinging a golf club; the importance of maintaining the highest functional level of balance cannot be understated. Balance tends to decline as we age; which puts older adults at an increased risk for falls, and subsequent injury. However, difficulties with varying levels of balance can affect people at all ages. Impairments in balance can often be a secondary effect of many other conditions, including stroke, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and neuropathy; just to name a few. There are multiple systems of the body that impact balance; they include the visual, somatosensory, vestibular, and musculoskeletal systems. The visual system plays a role in balance by allowing you to see any obstacles in your path, and react accordingly. The brain also receives visual signals to help perceive how the body is oriented in regards to its surroundings. The somatosensory system includes tactile sensation (touch), and proprioception (positional awareness). Tactile sensation in our feet allows us to feel them on the ground below us. This allows us to be aware of any changes in the surface we are walking on. Our proprioceptive system allows us to understand the position of our joints, this is particularly important in our ankles in order to be aware of any postural sway and react accordingly to correct balance. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear; it functions in balance by detecting movements of the head. This allows for clear vision with motion, and maintaining upright positioning. The musculoskeletal system involves our muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It is important to maintain good flexibility and strength in our muscles; as they help to stabilize in balance tasks. If muscles are overly tight, they will be unable
to allow for motion required to move correctly, or to compensate if you are losing your balance. Maintaining good muscular strength is important throughout the body. Our postural muscles (i.e. those in the shoulder, back, and abdominals) help to sustain optimal positioning for good balance. Lower extremity strength, from the hips down to the ankles, is important to preserve stability in both static (standing still) and dynamic (moving) tasks. Should one of these systems become compromised, it is important that the remaining function at the highest possible level to overcome that deficit. Physical therapy can be utilized to rehabilitate areas that have been weakened or injured and to increase the functional level of the others. For example, in a patient with visual impairments, physical therapy can be utilized to improve the function of the vestibular system; as well as increase muscular strength and flexibility. Physical therapy allows you to challenge your balance and perform activities that are difficult, while in a safe setting with professionals who can properly cue you for methods to better perform these activities. Your therapist will perform a comprehensive examination to determine where your particular deficits lie, and will then establish a program focusing on your individual needs. Programs tend to encompass all areas that impact balance; including stretching muscles that are overly tight, strengthening those that are weak, using varied surfaces/directions of movement, performing tasks with eyes closed, and decreasing base of support. There is also a focus on incorporating functional tasks into therapy treatments. A common complaint we hear from people who are coming to therapy for balance is they find they have increased difficulty maintaining their balance while walking in crowds, or in grocery stores when trying to look for objects. Therapy will mimic these scenarios by providing patient
with perturbations (similar to being jostled in a crowd), and teaching appropriate reaction strategies. Another common exercise is having a patient walk while both nodding and turning their heads, similar to what we do in a grocery store to look for the box of cereal we want while still moving down the aisle. These are just a few examples of the many activities a patient may perform in therapy as part of a balance training program. It is extremely important to feel safe and confident with functional mobility to uphold a high quality of life. Having feelings of limitations in balance will decrease the possibility of this. Fortunately, there are treatment options available to improve balance and mobility, to uphold your personal lifestyle goals. JENNIFER VADAS, DPT Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Rider University in 2006. She continued at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in Stratford; where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2009. Since graduating in 2009, Jen’s primary professional focus has been in the outpatient setting; though she also has experience in acute care and subacute rehabilitation. Jen’s areas of interest include geriatrics, non-operative and post-surgical rehab, and balance impairments. She has taken continuing education courses in vestibular rehabilitation. Jen strives to provide each patient with individualized care, focusing on their primary concerns and goals.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Hallowfest To Replace Fright Fest This Year
─Photo courtesy Six Flags Great Adventure Thrills by day, chills by night is the theme of Six Flags Great Adventure’s Hallowfest this autumn in Jackson Township. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure revealed its Spooktacular Hallowfest attractions for the fall ‘witch’ feature Halloween thrills by day and some scary chills by night in a safe environment.
The thrill park announced 16 attractions that will take center stage at the park’s Hallowfest fall event that temporarily replaces its iconic Fright Fest. This year a special focus on safety is being made for both guests and team members. Hal-
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the streets in this pulse-pounding percussion show. Street Cirque – Spellbinding performers bring their awe-inspiring talents to the midways throughout the heart of the theme park. Haunted Mazes – Special Hallow-Maze ticket required Mama’s Farm – In this haunted outdoor maze, Mama welcomes guests to her nightmarish homestead of half-human, half-animal mutants who dare to explore the backcountry of The Golden Kingdom. Apocalypse – In this haunted outdoor maze, guests try to survive this raw world of scavengers trapped in a global catastrophe. Located in the Metropolis section. Wicked Woods – In this haunted outdoor maze, guests dare to venture into the dark and haunted woods where evil creatures from fables and folklore come to life. Located near Cornstalk National Park. Reflections of the Dead – In this haunted indoor maze, guests come face-to-face with themselves as they try to escape a labyrinth of mirrors, mystery and mayhem. Located in Adventure Alley, this attraction features high-tech, special effects, and operates without scare actors. Six Flags’ signature collection of worldclass roller coasters ramp up the fear factor for a heart-pounding HALLOWFEST experience as guests fly through the air at high speeds in total darkness. Halloween gear, such as themed masks, witch headbands, light-up devil horns, and scary apparel, will be on sale along with everybody’s favorite glow-in-the-dark necklaces, bracelets and light sticks. Hallowfest will kick off on September 18 and will run weekends through November 1 plus October 12 and select weekdays. The park will operate from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and from 5 p.m. with varying closing times on Friday evenings. Reservations will ensure limited capacity admission, and slots are expected to fill up quickly. Park attendance will be carefully monitored to avoid overcrowding and all members, season pass holders, and guests with single-day tickets will be required to make a reservation to attend Hallowfest. All team members (including scare-actors) and all guests 2 years and up will be required to wear masks covering the nose and mouth while in the parks. A limited number of nighttime scare-actors will remain at least six feet away from guests and each other. Guests viewing outdoor entertainment will be separated by at least six feet. Props, rides, restraints, handrails, and dining and restroom facilities will be cleaned and sanitized regularly. Multiple alcohol-based hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the parks for guest and team member usage. For more information, visit sixflags.com/ greatadventure
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 26 - oct 2 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may appear glamourous and accomplished to others, but inwardly you may be focused on something unresolved. In the week ahead, apply your energies to constructive activities and don’t dwell on resentment and failures. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be happy to learn that your loved ones are appreciative of your efforts to please them. You won’t need to stray far from home to enjoy carefree activities and spontaneous sociability in the upcoming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may think you have all the answers, but that assumption might be incorrect. It’s possible that more investigation is necessary before a sound decision can be made. Let a partner support your efforts this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Focus on the enduring values of love, family and friends, which are always more important than material things or the competition for supremacy. However, it’s fine to spend money on those you love if you stay within your budget. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The more followers or contacts you have, the happier you’ll be right now. In the week ahead, you may be status-conscious about your connections within the community or workplace. Enjoy varied social activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Sun will be leaving your sign in the week ahead, and your interests may turn to owning things that reflect good taste and please your partner. You’re a savvy shopper who will investigate all the specifications and reviews. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This is the week
when the Sun enters your sign, heralding the start of fall if you live in the northern hemisphere or spring if you live south of the equator. Enjoy the changing season and celebrate with friends. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Early in the week, loved ones may find creative ways to show their affection and their willingness to forgive passing spats. If romantic ardor has cooled, this is the perfect time to stoke the fires and prove your commitment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your generous spirit can be rewarded, as friends will likely flock to your side when you need them. Despite many demands on your resources in the upcoming week, long-term security can eventually be achieved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may feel you haven’t received credit where credit is due as this week unfolds. Go ahead and soak up rewards, optimism and the feel-good attitude of your friends when you can. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fun-loving Venus is in your opposite sign, and as you know, opposites attract. You may find that a partner or loved one is especially cheerful and affectionate in the week to come. Enjoy social activities when you can. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be discontented with superficial relationships, so you might drift away from people who don’t understand or appreciate you. In the week ahead, you can feel more attuned to those who understand your deepest needs.
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