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─Photo courtesy Cook family Decorations were placed earlier this month as part of the annual display at 1 Carlson Court in Jackson Township. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It has been nearly a decade since the Cook Family began a holiday tradition in the township that has many people t raveling into their neighborhood for a yuletide spectacle. Their home will be lit
up once again to dazzle holiday revelers with the side benefit of also raising money for a good cause, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “My stepson was diagnosed with juvenile MS at the age of 13. They say that between
5,000 and 11,000 kids have MS. It is rare that they are diagnosed that young. His first symptom was that he went blind in his left eye. He got the vision back after some treatments but he’s doing great,” Michael Cook said. Last year, the event
was more well attended than ever. It appeared that the coronavirus pandemic drew even more people to the holiday house of Michael and Carol Cook as they were looking for some brightness - not only for the holidays but in their (House - See Page 4)
Concerns Rise Over Bank Closures In Ocean County
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With many Ocean County residents, especially senior citizens, concerned about the increase in brick-andmortar bank branch closures, officials have passed a resolution asking banking officials to review the practice. “Many seniors and business owners have voiced their concerns
Three New Private Schools Proposed
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Testimony was heard during a recent Planning Board meeting concerning a plan that would create three private schools on a 13.5-acre tract on Leesville Road. The Jackson Planning Board and the public listened to representatives of the applicant, Lees Village, LLC, who is seeking approval to construct two, two-story elementary schools and a two-story high school at 31 Leesville Road in a Neighborhood Commercial zone. The applicant is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval from the Planning Board but no decision was reached during a November 15 meeting. The application was carried over to the Board’s December 20 session at which time additional testimony will be heard.
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to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs that their local bank branches, which they have patronized for years, are suddenly closed,” Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services, said. “And, bank employees are redirecting them
to ‘nearby’ branches which, based on the size of Ocean County, may be miles away, forcing them to drive further distances. “Our seniors have worked their entire lives and deserve to enjoy their retirement w it hout t he a d d e d stress of finding and traveling to a bank far from their homes,” Vicari said, who request-
ed the Board’s support for the resolution. On November 17, residents and members of the Ocean County Tourism and Business Development Advisory Council attended the meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to express their concerns about the bank closures and how it will affect seniors, low-income residents
and also businesses. “Ocean County is home to more than 200,000 senior residents, many of whom are over the age of 85 and often rely on caregivers to assist with their day-to-day routines, which can also make them more vulnerable to elder fraud,” Vicari said. “When you close a bank branch
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District To Use Relief Funds On Student Programs By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – After months of waiting and some rumors about approval, the township school district can now make plans concerning what to do with COVID-related funding. Superintendent Nicole Pormilli previously said she had heard rumors “that our application that we submitted will be approved.” At the time however, she had nothing in writing and didn’t want to give the Board or the public any false hopes until it became official. Board member Gus Acevedo said that as the Board votes on expenditures “we are doing it counting on the fact that we are going to get that money.” Assistant Superintendent Robert Rontate provided some positive news during the latest Board of Education meeting stating, “one of
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Continued From Page 1 lives as well. The couple have played host to the holiday house since 2012. Michael Cook and members of his family are ready to once again make this year’s festive display at their 1 Carlson Court home even more special than ever. The decoration process began back in July with some preparation. Michael told The Jackson Times that this year, 70% of its former lights were replaced with pixel lighting. “Seventy percent of our lights are no longer LED Christmas lights. We are kind of going high tech we switched everything to what is called pixels. That has generated a lot of work,” he said. Last year he said the house had more than 30,000 lights, four singing trees, a 20-foot spiral tree and a “1,008-bulb pixel matrix which we can do imaging with.” “We decided this year to make the leap and convert over to all pixels because you can do so much with them. You can control each individual light so it is no longer an
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Continued From Page 1 the things we have received from the state from the COVID pandemic is our ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds. This is money that is designated to specific programs that will impact students who have been affected from the past year and a half of schooling.”
issue of controlling a string of lights. We can do some really cool effects with it now because you can control each individual bulb,” he added. “We get a lift every year and one of my sons helps me when I’m on the lift but mostly it is my wife and I doing most everything,” Cook said. “Like Mike, I am very excited about the show this year. We have changed most of the lighting, which will make a huge difference. We will now be able to do so much more with the sequences,” Carol Cook said. “Last year we had two wedding proposals back-to-back in two nights. That was kind of cool,” Mike Cook said. She added, “each year we have tried to add more to our display, but this year will be our best. It is still overwhelming to us how many people come by our show, but more importantly how generous people are with their donations for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.” All the lights are synchronized to music. The show consists of seven songs and runs for approximately 20 minutes. Guests must
turn their radio dial to 100.9 FM to hear the music with the show. “Our start date is the Saturday after Thanksgiving and like past years will run all the way through New Year’s night,” Mike Cook said. It will run from 6-10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday, and 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. While the show is free the family accepts donations for MS. Last year to accommodate those who had safety concerns during the pandemic, the Cooks added Zenmo for those who wish to donate to the cause. Zenmo is an app that is used to transfer money back and forth. The address for it is Cooks’ Christmas. Their Facebook page is Cooks Christmas NJ. “Every penny goes to the National MS Society,” Mike Cook said. Another tradition of the event has Michael Cook wearing his favorite holiday hat which is a bright orange Santa cap. The cap has the letters MS across the top and was presented to him by representatives of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Orange is the color for the cause
of curing MS. “The MS Society is the primary driver of research. That is why we picked them to donate to because we don’t only want better treatments – which is nice – but we want a cure. They are researching that and coming closer and closer to it,” Michael Cook added. He said previously that “just the idea that people are willing to donate money to a cause like that because we have a house with a Christmas display is really overwhelming.” The Christmas couple is often asked about the cost of electric from the display. Carol Cook said “it isn’t all that bad at all.” She added, “We can’t tell how many people stop by and see the house.” Her husband added, “last year we handed out over 4,500 candy canes” while greeting spectators up and down the road. “We try to add or change something to make it new for those who have been coming every year. There are a lot of changes this year from the previous years,” he added.
“This money is being specifically targeted for enrichment activities that go beyond the school day and activities that support the mental health of our students,” Rotante added. He said that in a survey which drew over 644 responses from parents, “there is a strong interest for after school programs whether it is in person, whether it is tutoring, whether it is homework help, whether it is enrichment - whatever the case may be. There is a stronger desire to have
students remain after school and work on additional activities. We will be working with our staff to add these new programs and enhance programs as this school year goes on.” He said the survey covered what parents felt were the priority areas that their children needed support with. “Not a tremendous surprise, writing, reading, mathematics, were the top area where parents felt their children needed the most support in.”
Environmental Matter During recent Board meetings a matter involving the State Department of Environmental Protection was brought up. It was determined that the district was not a violation but $30,000 would be spent correcting a problem at the transportation yard. It is not a fine from the state but designed to help the district remain compliant with the regulations of that agency, officials said. (Funding - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 4 The Board has had an ongoing case with respect to a release from an underground storage tank from the mid-1980s. A member of the Board asked about a change order for professional services with Langan Engineering and Environmental Services for the Jackson Memorial High School Transportation Site. Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. of Elmwood Park, has a contract with the school district to provide environmental services and to be the district’s LSRP (Licensed Site Remediation Professional). DEP regulations require a LSRP in certain situations. This specific motion increased the school district continuing that contract in the amount of $30,000. Langan’s work involves additional research, investigation and evaluation of environmental data to assess existing conditions as the DEP requires. The JEA’s role Lisa Crate, the president of the Jackson Education Association that represents nearly 950 employees in the district explained the role of the association so that parents, Board members and residents could have a better understanding of what it is that “we do here in the district and in the community and in the lives of our students and their families.” She spoke of the difficulties and challenges of reopening in September with some students not having stepped into a classroom for 18 months. “Making the students feel welcome was one of
The Jackson Times, December 4, 2021, Page 5 our top priorities. The coordination with our members, the teachers and para professionals and our secretaries and everyone working along with our bus drivers and custodial staff and cafeteria workers…I believe we work well with our administration and helped to get the year started in a way that we think most of the students were excited about. “We are proud of the relationship that we are rebuilding with our students and our families and our colleagues after the time we had last year when many of us were away. The work we are doing together is, we hope, beginning to make a difference,” the association president said. One of the JEA’s goals for this school year is “to help us fund activities that will help bring the schools and the community together. Through the NJEA’s PRIDE and FAST grants we are going to aim to provide nearly $37,000 of help and support to our classroom and district initiatives including orientation days, family nights, young authors nights, honor society inductions, award banquets,” she added. She added that in the last two years the JEA expanded its community outreach spending over $6,000 hosting food drives, in conjunction with the Jackson Women of Today and the Jackson Food Pantry sponsoring recreation teams. “We are looking forward to the spring when we can sponsor our students who play in our Little Leagues. “Many of our members live here and they have children that go to school here and we want what is best for our students and we are happy to build relationships and work alongside anyone who wants to work with us. That is our invitation tonight to the community,” she concluded.
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Continued From Page 1 and take away the knowledgeable tellers that can pick up on something that might not be quite right with a customer, you are removing a layer of security from our elderly population. That leaves our seniors more vulnerable to scammers.” Vicari said that closures will also force many low to moderate income residents to seek the use of check cashing services which comes with higher fees. He also noted that he realizes many banks are moving towards new technology and are transitioning from in-person service to an
online and virtual model. “And, while this may work for customers accustomed to computers and smart phones, it is more problematic for our senior citizens, who may not be comfortable with the latest technology, those with physical disabilities, and those who have economic hardship,” Vicari said. The Board of Commissioners is requesting the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Comptroller of the Currency to review banking practices including closures that have a negative impact on banking customers in Ocean County and across the country.
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─Photo by Chris Lundy ISLAND HEIGHTS - These are a few of the candy canes decorated in the style of famous artists on display outside the Ocean County Artists Guild.
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Gordan H. Mansfield Veterans Village To Provide Housing From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith TINTON FALLS - For the first time in years - even decades - many veterans will finally have a decent place to live and hope and thrive Special thanks to Commissioner Lillian Burry who has been the quarterback in the push to meet the compelling housing and service needs of homeless veterans. CEO Gilbert Winn of WinnCompanies and CEO Bruce Buckley of Soldier On have done an amazing job creating 70 desperately needed, beautiful units of affordable
housing. Thank you for your compassion and skill and commitment to America’s veterans. As a matter of fact, more than a decade ago, when Lillian and I first heard of and met with Jack Downing of Soldier On we decided that’s what we need. We quickly discovered that Soldier On created world-class housing opportunities coupled with vital services for homeless veterans and the impact has been enormous and life changing. In July of 2012 we secured a million dollar grant to Soldier On to provide housing assistance and stability to our veterans so that they could remain in their homes even when times are difficult. That was the beginning.
Today begins a new chapter. Today’s success wouldn’t be possible without the coordination and cooperation of many. Special thanks to elected officials at every level from the Governor, to Senator Vin Gopal and Senator Jen Beck before him, County Commissioner Tom Arnone, former Tinton Falls Mayor Gerry Turning and Committeeman Gary Baldwin, current Council President Tracy Buckley and her colleagues as well as private sector “can do” leaders like James Cadet. According to the VA, in 2001 there were 294,840 homeless veterans in the United States on any given night. Shocked and deeply concerned, I chaired a series of congressional hearings on how to help homeless vets, and two decades ago next month marks the 20th anniversary of the historic law I authored - the Homeless
Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001, (Public Law 107-95). Now, twenty years later, the number of homeless veterans has dropped to just over 37,000 - still unconscionably high - but progress. Among its many provisions and for the first time, my law (Section 12) authorized the HUD-VASH program - a collaborative program between HUD and VA that combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing. Today is progress. For the first time in years - even decades - veterans will finally have a decent place to live and hope and thrive. Thank God the dream of the Gordan H. Mansfield Veterans Village is now a reality.
Bill Would Ban Dangerous Pesticides On Farms WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2021 (PACTPA) that would remove dangerous pesticides within our farm system. Specifically, this legislation would update the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972 (FIFRA) by banning the most damaging pesticides that have been scientifically proven to harm the safety of people and our environment. Each year, the United States uses over a billion pounds of pesticides - nearly a fifth of worldwide use. Once they’re approved, pesticides often remain on the market for decades, even when scientific evidence overwhelmingly shows a pesticide is causing harm to people or the environment. In 2017 and 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency registered more than 100 pesticides containing ingredients widely considered to be dangerous. Approximately one-third of annual U.S. pesticide use - over 300 million pounds from 85 different pesticides - comes from pesticides that are banned in the European Union. The pesticide regulation statute, the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act of 1972 (FIFRA), contains many loopholes that put the interests of the pesticide industry above the health and safety of people and our environment. “Farmworkers are often exposed to dangerous and toxic pesticides, risking their health as they work to provide our food. It is imperative that we address this issue directly by updating our laws in order to protect farmworkers, frontline communities, and our environment,” said Senator Booker. “Pesticide hazards haunt farm workers, especially those that are parents. No parent
should worry that hugging their children after a long day of work could expose them to brain-harming chemicals. No pregnant worker should have to wonder what the effects will be on a developing baby. Just living in an agricultural community places farm worker families at the front lines of exposure to dangerous nerve agents. This silent risk extends to every consumer who could unknowingly put food with toxic residue on their family’s table,” said Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers of America. Specifically, the Protect America’s Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2021 (PACTPA) would ban: Organophosphate insecticides, which are designed to target the neurological system and have been linked to neurodevelopmental damage in children; Neonicotinoid insecticides, which have contributed to pollinator collapse around the world (the European Union and Canada have significantly restricted or banned their use to protect pollinators and other wildlife) and have recently been shown to cause developmental defects, heart deformations, and muscle tremors in unborn children; Paraquat, which is one of the most acutely toxic herbicides in the world - according to the EPA, just “one sip can kill.” Science has shown that chronic exposure to paraquat increases the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by 200% to 600%. It is already banned in 32 countries, including the European Union. The bill would also help by: Creating a petition process to enable individual citizens to petition the EPA to identify dangerous pesticides so that the EPA would no longer be able to indefinitely allow
dangerous pesticides to remain on the market; • Closing dangerous loopholes that have allowed the EPA to issue emergency exemptions and conditional registrations to use pesticides before they have gone through full health and safety review by the agency; • Enabling local communities to enact protective legislation and other policies without being vetoed or preempted by state law; • Suspending the use of pesticides deemed unsafe by the E.U. or Canada until they are thoroughly reviewed by the EPA.
• Requiring employers of farmworkers to report all pesticide-caused injuries to the EPA, with strong penalties for failure to report injuries or retaliating against workers; • Directing the EPA to review pesticide injury reports and work with the pesticide manufacturers to develop better labeling to prevent future injury; • Requiring that all pesticide label instructions be written in Spanish and in any language spoken by more than 500 pesticide applicators.
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Continued From Page 1 Accreditation Attorney Donna Jennings, of the firm Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer represented the applicant. Planner Ian Borden, traffic engineer John Rea, engineer Bill Stephens and architect Brian Flaherty are also expected to testify on behalf of Lees Village. During the meeting Jennings noted that the application would not require any variances. She also said, “the law is very clear; a municipality may not discriminate against a private school if a public school is permitted.” The issue of whether the school construction project requires state accreditation will also carry over to the next meeting. Jennings told the Board, “for now, I’m going to set that aside as I really don’t agree with your analysis. We are not required to have accreditation.” “We are not going to go through the mental gymnastics of going through the factors of accreditation. If the state doesn’t require accreditation this Board doesn’t have jurisdiction to review accreditation. We are obviously not going to finish this evening so we can pick up the issue of accreditation at the next meeting,” she added. The Plan Borden, the planner, testified about the property where the applicant is proposing to construct the schools. “The property is currently developed with two single family homes and associated buildings in the front area and the rear portion is undeveloped. The Toms River is located off the property. The Toms River is category one water with a 300 foot riparian buffer and the buffer does overlap the rear of the property. We’re not proposing any development near that area.” Borden said the project would require a permit from the State Department of Environmental Protection, but DEP rep-
resentatives “have not yet been able to come out for a site visit to the wetlands area near the site.” Borden also said the plan also included an access drive from Leesville Road as well as interior loop roads. Each of the proposed roads at the site would be able to accommodate buses and emergency vehicles. An emergency access to Leesville Road was also included in the proposal. “We are aware there are public schools across the road,” Borden said. “The Switlik School and Jackson Memorial High School, both of which have bus traffic,” he added. Borden noted the three private schools would each have staggered start and end times. The K-3 elementary school will begin at 9:15 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. The school building for grades 4 and up would begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The high school would start at 8:45 a.m. and conclude the day at 4:30 p.m. Those who attend the high school would not be allowed to drive to the school. Borden said both elementary schools require 75 parking spaces and the high school requires 85 parking spaces. The applicant is proposing to provide 85 parking spaces at each school. Traffic Study Rea, the traffic engineer, said during his testimony that his office prepared a traffic impact analysis concerning the proposal after an onsite visit. The traffic counts were taken on Leesville Road and on Veterans Highway, and turning counts were conducted at the Leesville Road intersection, Veterans Highway and Don Connor Boulevard at times when the schools would be active. He said several traffic improvement areas were identified “in order to make sure our driveway to Leesville Road operates safely and efficiently and at a good level of service.” There will be an improvement made to Veterans Highway. “This has been discussed with the Ocean County En-
gineering Department and as a result of that application, Veterans Highway will have some widening in some areas and restriped at Don Connor Boulevard and Leesville Road all the way to Cedar Swamp Road to provide for a two-way left turn across the entire section which will benefit all the driveways in the area,” Rea said. The improvements would also benefit the Switlik School and the municipal building, he said. Concerning the plan’s driveway access to Leesville Road, “we will require a southbound left turn lane for Leesville Road traffic turning left into the site, and we will require a northbound right turn lane for traffic turning right coming up from the signal by the QuickChek at Don Connor Boulevard,” Rea added. Rea said improvements are also necessary at a traffic signal at Veterans Highway. “We are going to have to modify the signal to include a southbound advance left turn phase at the intersection,” Rea said. The applicant is also proposing additional improvement of a northbound right turn lane on Don Connor Boulevard for traffic heading north, coming from Jackson Memorial High School, and going east on Veterans Highway. He also noted that data from the study revealed the 2018 and 2019 counts were slightly higher than the 2021 counts. “We used them as a basis for going forward with the traffic study because they were higher than the 2021 counts, but we also included a background traffic growth rate. We are going to be adding a substantial number of left turns; a lot of them will be made by school buses (and) that has been factored into the analysis.” Rea told the Board that the traffic study takes into account a nearby mixed-use project that has received approval by the municipality. The mixed-use Port-Cohn project will have 30,000 square feet of commercial space and include 202 residential units. He assured the Board that between the
improvements the off-site intersection would “operate at acceptable levels of service during our peak hours, and our driveway will operate at an acceptable level of ser vice. The over whelming majority of the students will be bused to the site.” Traffic Concerns Residents who spoke during the meeting questioned and criticized the plan expressing concern on about the increase of vehicles that vicinity would see from the project. Dawn Slay of Leesville Road said, “the numbers that you are giving out for the traffic are alarming on Leesville Road at the intersection. I lived in my house for 31 years. It went from a stop sign to a light. It is frightening in the morning to get through this intersection with high school drivers and with school starting at 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. we all know that Switlik runs then, when does the staff come in?” She added, “you are talking about widening Leesville Road, the question was at what point on Leesville Road heading toward the residential properties on Leesville Road will the widening start?” Slay was told that this would need to be worked out with the Ocean County Engineering Department who have standards concerning the length of both lanes that would have to be adhered to. She reiterated her concerns about the intersection saying, “you are adding school buses which I’d like to know if they are running full year? Are another 30 buses going to be running year-round and will that effect my quality of life in my yard?” Rea said the traffic study was done “under the assumption that the traffic would be generated at the same time that the high school and Switlik traffic would be generated. If it turns out that there will be sessions in the summer, the analysis assumes that it coincides with the Jackson schools so that is the worst-case analysis but I don’t know the answer to that.”
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OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to ou r t roops in harm’s way. Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquar ters in Massachuset ts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incur-
ring monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation. To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a militar y member ser ving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and
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Creators, Collectors, Curio Connoisseurs: Display Your Wares At OCL Jackson Branch
JACKSON – Are you an artist in search of a display venue? Have a collection of themed artifacts? Do friends marvel at knickknacks at home? Share them with your neighbors at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. The Branch is organizing its art and collectible displays for 2022, and welcomes painters and collectors to adorn its walls, cabinets and meeting room space. Patrons and visitors are regularly treated to canvases of watercolor, pen-and-ink, charcoal, acrylic, oil, and mixed-media renditions of landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, celebrity caricatures, and original works
from the traditional to the avant-garde. Collections that have populated the Branch’s display cases include artifacts related to the motion picture The Nightmare Before Christmas, Queen Elizabeth tea sets, antique toys and telephones, Pysanky decorated Easter eggs, figurines, pottery and more. If you would like your art or collection to be featured, visit the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, or call 732-928-4400. The Branch is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
Jackson Rotary Trip To Caesar’s Casino
JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino for Live from Nashville Merry Country Christmas Show on December 8. Cost of the trip is $75 which includes Bus Transportation, Christmas Show Ticket, $25 back in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the bus driver. Bus leaves
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and the Township Council are seeking residents to serve the community. They are strongly urging residents who want to volunteer to serve on an advisory Board or Commission to submit a Citizen Leadership Form which can be found on our website at.jacksontwpnj.net, under the forms, licenses and permits section. Those interested will need to complete both pages and be sure to include any background experience you have or your reason for interest. The mayor noted that the cu r rent COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges in the past but “we are ready to
move forward and get these boards back on track.” Those who have questions regarding these boards or commissions, should contact the Mayor’s office by calling 732-928-1200 ext 1211 or email snovak@jacksontwpnj.net. All requests for consideration should be received by December 17. The following advisory boards and committees currently exist: Veterans Commission, Rent Leveling Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Economic Development Commission, Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, Pathfinders, Environmental Commission, Historical Commission, and the Shade Tree Commission.
Tree Lighting At Town Hall
JACKSON – The Township has announced a tree lighting for December 4 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 95 W. Veterans Highway. There will be refreshments and a
meet and great with Santa. There will also be a performance by the Jackson Liberty High School Chorus. This is an outdoor event.
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Around The Jersey Shore Holiday Shows Offered At OCC
TOMS RIVER – ’Tis the season! The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a spectacular lineup of holiday performances, and other exciting events, through the end of 2021, as well as a number of shows already scheduled for 2022. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your seat soon, or check out one of the livestreams! • Yates Musical Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol: 1 p.m., December 4. Tickets: Livestream: $8. In-Person Tickets sold out. Contact the Box Office for wait list options, or view via livestream. • OCC Concert Band: Good to be Home for the Holidays: 7 p.m., December 4. In-Person Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors $18 / Livestream: $13 • Eric Mintel Quartet: 3 p.m., December 5. In-Person Tickets: Adults $24, Seniors $20 • Sweet Potato Pie: 1 p.m., December 9. In-Person Tickets: $25 / Livestream: $13 • Margarita Rovenskaya – Afternoon Recital Series: 2 p.m., December 10. Free / Advance Registration Required
• Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas (seating limited): 7:30 p.m., December 16. In-Person Tickets: $35-$48 • Ballet for Young Audiences Presents The Nutcracker: 1 & 4 p.m., December 18. In-Person Tickets: $12 Adult, $10 Child / Livestream (4 p.m. only): $8 • American Patchwork Quartet: 2 p.m., January 19. In-Person Tickets: $20 • Rhapsody in Black: 7:30 p.m., February 9. In-Person Tickets: $10 • Anna Keiserman & Chris Herbert – Afternoon Recital Series: 2 p.m., February 25. Free / Advance Registration Required • The TEN Tenors: Love is in the Air: 8 p.m., April 1. In-Person Tickets $35–$55 / VIP Pre-Show Reception Add-On: $75 • Shawn Colvin: Steady On Anniversary Tour: 8 p.m., April 30. In-Person General Admission Tickets: $35-$55 / VIP Package Seats: $135
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Around The Jersey Shore Student Describes Mayor’s Visit To Class On Government
─Photo courtesy Colby Metzger Jackson Mayor Michael Reina spoke to OCC students recently. By Colby Metzger TOMS RIVER - On Tuesday November 9th, I had the opportunity to join Professor Patrick Chidume’s State and Local Government class at OCC in hosting Mayor Michael Reina as a guest speaker. With over a decade in local politics, Reina offered veteran insight while remaining approachable and relatable. Throughout his career, Reina has never shied away from voicing his opinions, and he did not distort his image as a proud Republican. Instead of preparing a ninety-minute speech, Reina opted to allow students to drive the discussion with their own questions. Initial conversation focused on the mayor’s own backyard, with such topics as the ongoing development of the Adventure Crossing complex and his approach to making Jackson a business-friendly environment. While noting his opposition to marijuana dispensaries in his town, Reina maintained a degree of nuance with his stance, refraining from the hardline attitude toward marijuana that many of his conservative colleagues hold. The conversation quickly turned to subjects outside of his jurisdiction, and attention was given to events in New Jersey and the country. Rising gas prices and a freshly signed infrastructure bill gained particular attention. Urging use of “common sense” economics in the face of issues ranging from rising debt to minimum wage increases, Reina was unwavering in his debates with students on the potential negative impacts of continued tax and spend policies. As it remains an unavoidable subject, the past and present effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were discussed at various points. Reina often took the chance to connect what he saw as unnecessary and contradictory policies for an exaggerated health issue to the failures of democrats in all levels of gov-
ernment. Given Governor Phil Murphy’s record of having implemented some of the strictest and longest lasting lockdowns and mask mandates, he was a natural target for Reina’s ire. With the gubernatorial election having just passed, the mayor’s timing added importance to another issue. Reina supports Donald Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud, and though he does not dwell on the 2020 election, he had a lot to say about the state of future elections. Reina cast doubt on the validity of Murphy’s win, citing several perceived instances of irregularities. While Reina agreed that he would accept the results if potential audits or recounts reaffirmed trust in the system, it did not shake his insistence on the need for stronger voter identification laws, as well as the need for greater transparency in the vote tabulation process. The mayor never avoided tough questions, and even invited them. Whether it was a challenge to his belief in fiscal conservatism, or questions regarding allegations of discriminatory policies, he faced all of it admirably, offering a refreshing voice that contrasted the robotic image of career politicians. In closing, he stressed the importance of watching out for corruption of corporate controlled representatives, and above all urged everyone to push for term limits for members of Congress. Despite his strong opinions, Reina prides himself on being able to converse with anyone, and his admiration for students with different perspectives ref lected this. Regardless of anyone’s beliefs, each student surely gained something from the experience. It is rare to have such a personal interaction with politicians, and at a time when it is imperative for the current generation to become politically active, any chance such as this is invaluable.
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By Dan Green, Corresponding Secretary, Jackson Pathfinders JACKSON – The Jackson Pathfinders are men, women, teens and scouts who love to be out on a trail in the beautiful natural lands of our town. We charge no dues or fees. All we ask in return are your interest and enthusiasm. Pathfinders volunteers maintain four woodland trails, all in Jackson: The Silver Stream Trail, across from 254 Frank Applegate Road. It is within the Metedeconk Preserve of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. The Steve Kitay Living Trail, accessed via the Silver Stream Trail. The Purple Heart Trail, across from 820 East Veterans Hwy--Routes 527/528. This trail is part of Jackson Township’s Bunker Hill Bogs Recreation Area. The Jackson Jungle Children’s Trail, on Jackson Drive, adjacent to the Jackson Jungle Play Park. It is to the left on your way to the Ocean County Library. Free and open to the public every day, our Pathfinders trails are for nature appreciation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. (No bikes or horses on the Children’s Trail.) Visit our website for interactive Google maps of these Pathfinders trails and of several other trails in Jackson. On our website you will also find a trail map for the Forest Resource Education Center.
Whenever you go out on any trail, wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring drinking water. There is always a trip-and-fall risk, so take a friend along to walk with you; don’t go out alone. Keep a few trash bags in your car and take one with you for “carry in, carry out” etiquette. Jackson Pathfinders volunteers trim briars and branches, clear fallen trees, install trail markers and signs, maintain boardwalks and bridges - and much more. We love the beauty of nature and do everything we can to pass that love along to others. We receive support from Jackson’s Town Council, Public Works Department, Recreation Department and Environmental Commission. The Pathfinders serve as a local advocacy group for New Jersey’s Forest Resource Education Center, and we gladly partner with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on their own special projects. The beauty of Jackson’s natural lands calls to us. Out on the trail we breathe clean, virus-free air and experience the refreshing scent of the forest, the awesome flowing streams and the traffic-free quiet. The Jackson Pathfinders look forward to sharing with you our love for nature and for the trails which lead us there! Check out the Jackson Pathfinders website: jacksonpathfinders.org/ and our Facebook page: facebook.com/TheJacksonPathfinders
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Dr. Izzy’s Review Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
The FDA has released a new class of hearing aids called OTCs. These devices have actually been around for many years as direct to consumer. The FDA has created a new set of standards trying to educate the public about the differences between Personal Sound Amplifiers (PSAs) and Over the Counter Hearing Aids (OTCs). OTCs were developed as a more affordable hearing aid option since the majority of those with hearing impairment don’t seek help because of “cost.” The research is very clear that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline so recognizing and treating hearing loss sooner than later is critical to maximizing brain function. Most people will wait at least 7 years to even take that next step and have a complete hearing evaluation. I believe the large marketing blitz promoting OTCs will push the consumer to at least think about having an evaluation and/or just bypass the hearing healthcare professional and purchased these products. In my opinion, the biggest failure of the FDA in pushing OTCs is the fact that a) a complete hearing evaluation is not even recommended and b) the law states that these OTC devices are only recommended for mild to moderate hearing losses. So, I ask the question, how does one know the degree of hearing loss they actually have without have a complete hearing evaluation? The socalled online hearing tests are basically screening your hearing and it certainly does not rule out impacted wax and/or certain diseases of the ears that should be medically managed. Finally, most folks would “underestimate the degree of hearing loss that they have. Here are a few OTC devices that you may see advertised. I would like to summarize the pro’s and cons of each: Lively: This is one of the better OTC options since it utilizes digital hearing aid technology from a major hearing aid manufacturer – GN Resound and they can actually program the hearing aid to your actual hearing loss. The cost is $1350 -2000 for the pair. The aids can be rechargeable with a 3-yr. warranty, user friendly APP, Bluetooth capabilities, and a 100-day trial period. There are also financing options. The technology that GN is using is at least 5 years old and the remote programming does have its limitations. EarGo: Discreet and rechargeable ranging in cost between $1500-2900 for a pair. Most models come with a 1 yr. warranty, although the Eargo 5 comes with a 2-yr. warranty. Like the majority of OTCs, Eargo is not programmed for any particular hearing loss. Over time, the rechargeable battery loses its capacity to hold a charge. Thus, after the warranty, Eargo will not replace the battery so you have to buy a new device. Bose Sound Control: One of the newest OTCs on the market. $849 a pair with a 90-day risk free return policy and 1 yr. warranty. There is NOT a rechargeable option, no audio streaming, and only available in one style and one ugly gray color MD Hearing Aid: These products have been on the market for years. They range in price from $400 - $1000 per pair, have a rechargeable option, but only a 90-day limited warranty. You can purchase a protection plan for about $15/month. Again, like
most OTCs, the devices are not programmed for any specific hearing loss and the product looks like it cost about $40 to manufacturer. POSITIVES of OTCs: • The companies like Bose and others promoting themselves will invest heavily in advertising to encourage people to consider this type of help if they have hearing challenges. If only 25% of those with documented hearing loss are seeking help, this type of initiative should significantly increase market penetration to at least 40%. • Hearing loss will become more accepted – just as a problem with your eyes seamlessly leads you toward having them tested-a problem with your hearing should also lead you toward testing. • They’re going to serve as a possible “first step” for many people to then consider more appropriate solutions for their difficulty hearing situations (like “readers” versus prescribed glasses). • In my opinion, the OTC era will force the major hearing aid manufacturers to lower their cost of their products to make it more affordable for the 2530 million hearing impaired folks that are delaying hearing help. It is also more than likely that MEDICARE will directly provide a hearing aid benefit for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. NEGATIVES of OTCs: • A large number of things can cause a hearing loss, from a buildup of earwax to more medically concerning (and potentially dangerous unless treated) reasons – this type of self-fitting device may be needless or be like adding a Band-Aid to a fracture. • You don’t have a professional hearing assessment before self-fitting. Unfortunately, even if you do have this critical step completed, there is no way of programming these devices to your specific hearing loss. This means that they are unlikely to perform properly for you, resulting in potential further problems. It’s impossible to incorporate best practices such as “real-ear” measures and/or aided speech discrimination unless you directly visit your hearing healthcare professional! • Hearing aids can be lost especially when dislodged by face masks– most traditional hearing aids include loss coverage, while the Bose SoundControl and many OTC devices don’t offer any coverage. • Because all OTC companies offer a risk-free trial period, many consumers will try these products, have a bad experience and wait another 5-7 years to directly visit your hearing healthcare professional. Dr. Izzy recommends that before you potentially throw away your money on OTCs, it’s imperative that you have a complete hearing evaluation by a licensed hearing healthcare professional. Who knows, it may only be an impacted wax issue. On the other hand, you may have middle ear effusion (fluid behind the eardrum), Otosclerosis, or an acoustic neuroma (tumor) that needs immediate attention. Remember, you’re hearing is priceless so don’t take any short cuts in managing your hearing loss. Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer your hearing healthcare questions. Please visit www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Bizarre And Important Recalls You Should Know About By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Some product recalls are easy to understand because they’re supplements that are contaminated with drugs for instance! But others are a little bizarre like exploding bottles! Recently, there’s been a flurry of recalls by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and today’s article is to make you aware. For more information about anything you read about here, you can do one of two things. Either visit my website (suzycohen. com) where I have linked to each recall directly and provided more information, or go to FDA.gov and search the specific product. In no particular order: Odor-Eaters®. These are widely sold foot spray products that are useful for fungus, and foot odor control, and there are other names that this product goes by like “stink stoppers.” Over 40 different lot numbers of various Odor-Eaters products were recalled in November 2021 due to the presence of benzene, which is categorized as a human carcinogen. No reports of adverse events have been reported thus far. Curry Powder brand “Salma” or “Casablanca” because it may contain peanut residue and some people are highly allergic to peanuts, and experience life-threatening anaphylaxis. The label failed to disclose this. Red, Yellow or White Onions were recalled in October, due to the potential presence of salmonella which can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and subsequent dehydration. Onions by various different brand names were recalled, meaning millions and millions of onions are contaminated!
Dietary Supplements by Nutracap® were recalled due to undeclared milk on the labels. There was no illness, but the company is taking a precaution to alert consumers of the potential presence of dairy in their vast array of supplements (sold nationwide) because some people experience severe reactions to dairy proteins. Salmon Lox was recalled for three different brands: Aqua Nova, Tony’s and North Coast. This was a voluntary recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria rnonocytogenes, which can cause serious infections. Candida Flush is a dietary supplement made by Mountain Meadow Herbs has recalled 54 bottles of their formula with the lot # 0120011Q. The recall is precautionary because one bottle was found to ‘explode’ for lack of a better word, upon opening! In a bizarre twist of fate, the bottle had apparently become too pressurized over time, while in storage or during transit. MaryRuth’s Liquid Probiotics for Infants is sold nationwide through Target, Amazon and a private website. Two lots were recalled due to the possibility of contamination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Hand Sanitizer by American Screening is voluntarily recalling some of its products because they look like water bottles! This poses a risk to people who might accidentally mistake it for a beverage. Methocarbamol 500mg made by Bryant Ranch Prepack is being recalled if you have the lot #163935 because it contains 750mg of the drug, not 500mg. Chantix by Pfizer used for smoking cessation was recalled over the summer due to the presence of nitrosamine in some of the pills.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Announces Winter Speaker Schedule
TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table is a nonprofit group of Civil War enthusiasts of all ages, occupations, and experience levels, who are drawn together by their common interest in Civil War history. Established in 2014, the JSCWRT meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, from September to June, in Room 214 of Bartlett Hall on the Ocean County College Campus.
At each monthly meeting, the members and guests of the JSCWRT enjoy a presentation by authors, scholars, or other noted experts in Civil War History. The public is invited to attend a meeting of their choice as a guest of the JSCWRT. Anyone deciding to join the group as a member may do so. Annual membership dues for a single membership are $25 per year or $35 for a
family membership. Membership for active Ocean County College students and active military are free. These dues help pay the monthly speaker costs. The upcoming slate of speakers for the Winter Schedule are: December 8 - Rich DeLotto will present: “Abraham Lincoln Before and During the Civil War” January 12 - Mark Mutter will present:
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CLASSIFIEDS Seeking Home Help Wanted LOCAL SENIOR GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-216-3176 Email: cr@exit109.com. (52)
Personals Established, generous, handsome, SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses. To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com. (2)
Items For Sale Avon For The Holdays - Make u p , e y e l i n e r a n d e y e s h a d o w, perfume etc. Call for brochure at 732-773-5078. (1) New Receiver Hitch - Black, size 22x60 LHP, weight carry 500lb, 2-inch square receive tube red reflector, asking price 50 dollars. (51)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues , Reggae. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (1) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (51) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
Keep Clubhouse building in clean and orderly condition - Perform cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, bathrooms, washing walls, cleaning windows/mirrors, removing trash and light maintenance duties. Other duties include event set ups and break downs, notifying management of need for repairs, and cleaning outside grounds. Please email resume to Meadowsoflakeridge@gmail.com or fax to 732-716-1493. (50) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com . IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) NEEDED Female Live-in Aid/ Companion - (24/7). No experience needed. For a 58-year-old disabled veteran. Very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath, all utilities, cable, phone and food are included, plus a small weekly salary. Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my COVID safe home in Holiday City, Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (52) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!
Services Don Carnevale Painting I n t e r i o r, n e a t - r e a s o n a b l e , s m a l l j o b s o n l y. S e n i o r D i s counts. Free Estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (6) Anyone Interested - in hav ing their office home or apartment cleaned. Contact Diane. Honest and reliable 845-7629952. Free estimates. (52) Fall Cleanups - Leaf debris removal, downed branches. Holiday City, Toms River area. Gutter cleaning special $50 average ranch. Jim 609-335-0330. (1) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) Helping You With Day-To-Day Tasks - Errands, organizing, light housekeeping. Personal senior assistant. Contact Mary 732-703-7939. www.hhconcierge.com. (1) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Fully licensed and insured and bonded. We Do It All. No Job Too Small. Give Us A Call. Senior discounts offered. HOLIDAY SPECIAL book now for our team to hang your exterior holiday lights and exterior decorations! Call Duane 908-278-1322. (47) Tw o g re a t n e w o f f e r s f ro m AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T's Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-877-373-0131. Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks! Get 8 FREE Filet Mignon Burgers! Order The Delightful Gift this holiday season- ONLY $99.99. Call 1-888-678-0501 and mention code 65658LPJ or visit www. omahasteaks.com/https://www. omahasteaks.com/thegift1084. (t/n)
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Photo Of The Week
Did you catch the lunar eclipse recently? Photographer Denise Maynard did! Stunning!! It lasted 3 hours, 28 minutes and 23 seconds and was the longest in 581 years. The last one was seen in February of 1440. (Photo by Denise Maynard)
Wreath-Laying Ceremony For Fallen Service Members
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location and Women of The Moose Chapter 1248, Lodge 399, Ortley Beach, will be hosting a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 2,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers, fundraising groups throughout the year to sponsor the
placement of veteran’s wreaths on the headstones of our fallen service members laid to rest there. This annual event seeks to further the WAA mission of Remember, Honor, and Teach, ensuring that the memory of those who have served our country. Event to be held December 18, ceremony beginning promptly at 12 p.m. Any questions contact Location Coordinator, Deborah O’Neil, at omaggiesbear@hotmail.com.
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Does Someone You Know Have “The Warmest Heart?”
By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – New Jersey Natural Gas is looking for a customer who has the “warmest heart,” in a contest where the winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card. They are looking for good-hearted fol k s who help t he com mu n it y whether they are a lifelong volunteer, a healthcare worker during the pandem-
Toys For Tots Holiday Drop Off
NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, in collaboration with Plumsted Township FMBA #89, is proud to announce that they are now a Toys For Tots drop off site! They are asking residents to think of those in need this year and donate new unopened toys at the Firehouse, located at 59 Main Street, New Egypt. Drop off times are between the hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Fr iday. T hu rsday the d rop will additionally be open from 6 to 8 p.m. The drop off door is on the side of the building closest door to the clothes donation box, please ring the doorbell when you arrive. Local toy pickup can be arranged, si mply message t hem to work t hat out. All toys must be dropped off by December 16.
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ic, or an unsung hero who has never received the recognition they deserve. The contest began on December 1. Send an email to war m hear t@njng. com. In your email, describe how your choice has made a positive impact on the community during the past year. The contest ends on February 1, 2022. Winners will be announced on Valen-
tine’s Day, 2022. The winner will receive a $500 gift card and the person who nominated them will receive a NJ NG blanket. “At NJ NG, we a re always i n t he community and know our customers have been helping their neighbors in countless ways every day – especially during the pandemic. We want to rec-
ognize them for their war m-hear ted gestures and dedication to serving the neighborhoods we call home,” said Tom Hayes, director of customer and com mu nit y relations at New Jersey Natural Gas. For more information, including the list of r ules, visit njng.com/warmestheart.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of DEC 4 - DEC 10 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Harness your passions and go into action. Use high energy to make headway with a new course of study or self-improvement plan in the week ahead. Your reputation can be enhanced by commitment to a course of action. TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): Taking impulsive shortcuts could create headaches. A quick fix may only make things more difficult in the long run. Focus on being loving and affectionate as the week unfolds and some of your dreams can come true. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Stay ahead of the game. What works today may not work tomorrow so be prepared to adapt to changing conditions. Your most valuable relationships may undergo a shift for the better in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Give with a generous heart. It adds joy to smile, give a random compliment, or share experiences. Be prepared for a shift in your work routines as the week unfolds. Reevaluate your objectives to get back on track. LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Don’t say yes unless you are sure. To stay in your integrity, you need to make promises sparingly and keep them unfailingly. Help friends and take advantage of opportunities but know your limits as the week goes by. VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Home and family could be the center of your existence. While you may not be able to solve someone’s problem, you can offer comfort and a sympathetic ear. Don’t overthink decisions in the upcoming week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your tribe loves the true you. You do not need to flirt or be the best dressed person to impress others. Showing friendly interest and genuine concern will attract new people into your network this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Jump into action with enthusiasm and your first instinct will probably be the right one. Remain objective about finances in the upcoming week and make decisions analytically. Emotional decisions could detract from your bottom line. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a rain check on a temptation. You might feel you deserve something special and give in to costly indulgences. Keep your expenditures in check in the week ahead and focus on being loyal and supportive. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Classic designs are always in style. Honoring social conventions might not be exciting but may prevent controversies. Family ties can be a source of joy, so spend as much time with loved ones as possible this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may not feel receptive now to the new and unusual, even if it’s something a loved one or family member is determined to try. Decide to be more accepting and open your mind to change in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When you are truly authentic you find your joy and attract kindred souls Your differences can actually be a point in your favor. You might enjoy hearing someone’s idea in the week to come even if it isn’t appropriate for your situation.
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WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE THIS HANUKKAH RECIPE A WHOLE LATKE! By America’s Test Kitchen
OVEN - BAKED LATKES
Serves 4 to 6 (Makes 12 latkes) Vegetable oil spray 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled (if potatoes are too big to fit in feed tube, cut them in half) 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Pour oil onto the baking sheet and tip sheet until evenly coated. 2. Set the shredding disk in the food processor and lock the lid into place.
Place the potatoes and onion in the feed tube to shred. 3. Transfer the vegetables to the center of a clean dish towel. Gather the ends of the towel together, twist tightly, and squeeze over the sink to drain as much liquid as possible from the vegetables. 4. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl. Add flour, egg and salt. Mix until well combined. 5. Use a 1/4-cup dry measuring cup to scoop and drop 12 mounds of potato mixture onto greased the baking sheet. Gently press each mound to flatten. 6. Bake latkes until bottoms are browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip latkes (oil will be hot). Bake until the second side is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. 7. Line a serving platter with paper towels. Transfer latkes to paper towels. Let latkes drain and cool for 5 minutes.
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