2022-09-24 - The Jackson Times

Former CouncilmanJacksonSwornIn As 12th District Assemblyman 12th District Assemblyman Dancer’s wife, Brenda, as Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio swears him in from the floor of the Assembly chamber and Speaker Craig Coughlin watches from the dais.

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Family, friends and some of his former Jackson Council colleagues watched as Alex Sauickie took the oath of office in the

Trenton Statehouse as the newest member of the State Assembly.

The 12th District As semblyman was chosen to fill the seat of As semblyman Ron Danc

er who died on July 23 and served as an assemblyman for over two decades. Dancer also served as mayor of Plumsted Township for 20 years.

With his wife Mag gie at his side, their 22-month-old daugh ter, Emma and his son, Alex, Sauickie took the oath office. Dancer’s (Council - See Page 4)

Base Expands Solar, Energy Saving Projects

By Bob Vosseller

LAKEHURST – The Joint Base (JBMDL) and the firm Ameresco re cently announced a new partnership to complete a $140 million infrastruc ture and energy resil ience project.

As part of the federal government’s Climate Smart Building Initiative, Ameresco will install a

This project is one of Ameresco’s largest fed eral solar projects and the overall renewable solu tions will ensure that the military base will have uninterrupted access to power to maintain critical

operations and generate more than $4.7 million in annual energy savings. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy executed a comprehen sive $92 million second phase designed to add more onsite solar power, energy efficiency mea sures, and infrastructure upgrades to an initial $48 million task order issued

in 2021 for on-site solar generation.Theproject will both support JBMDL’s goals to enhance their mission through energy assur ance and advance the Climate Smart Building Initiative. This is a fed eral government pro gram, announced earlier this month, focused on leveraging energy per

formance contracting to achieve emission reduc tion and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Ameresco has served as an energy services provider to JBMDL for more than 10 years, com pleting an initial ESPC project at the base in 2012 and supporting operations and maintenance (O&M)

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DistrictsExpansionPreschoolReceiveAid

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY

– Manchester, Plumst ed and Eagleswood are three of the 27 school districts that will receive preschool expansion aid to expand access to high-quality preschool programs.Governor Phil Murphy and the Department of Education recently an nounced that more than $26 million was allotted in the 2022-2023 school year. The funding was allocated in the FY2023 Budget and ensures that nearly 2,150 additional three- and four-year-old children will have access to a preschool classroom

by increasing New Jer sey’s preschool seats to nearlyLocally,70,000.only three Ocean County districts received aid. They are: Eagleswood - $527,448 Manchester - $3,076,056 Plumsted - $700,648

“We know that provid ing children with access to preschool programs creates short and long term educational and economic benefits for families,” Murphy said.

“When we invest in pre school education, we also invest in our youth and in the future success of the State of New Jersey for (Preschool - See Page 8)

The Past Revisited At Ocean County History Day

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TOMS RIVER - It should be no surprise that a great deal can

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The Ocean County Historical Society maintains the home of Elizabeth Sculthorp Force as a cultural time capsule.

be learned from locals who enjoy studying the history of Ocean Coun ty and its lore.

solar facility, a battery energy storage system, microgrid controls and 90,000 smart LED light fixture retrofits.

widow Brenda was present for the swear ing in ceremony. She, Sauickie’s family and Assembly Chamber and Speaker Craig Coughlin observed Assembly Re publican Leader John DiMaio administer the oath of office.

Last month, Sauickie won a special

convention election to succeed Dancer. Sauickie said that like Dancer, he would represent conservative values.

In a prior interview with The Jackson Times, Sauickie - who served as council president for one year during his term on the Jackson Council - said “this has been a surreal experience. It isn’t something I expected to do anytime soon but the circumstances in which the seat opened up were unfortunate with the passing of

Assemblyman Dancer.

“I viewed it as a position that I could continue to do some good for Jackson by giving Jackson more representation on the state level which I feel we’ve been severe ly lacking. I felt there were a lot of issues that Jackson experiences that a lot of municipalities in Monmouth, Middlesex and Burlington also experience,” he said.

Following his swearing in on September 15, Sauickie said, “it’s an honor to serve

as an outspoken advocate for conserva tive values in the state legislature and I will work tirelessly to stop radical left policies that are ruining the economy, coming between parents and children, and threatening our republic and indi vidual liberties.”

The lifelong resident of Jackson Town ship resigned from his town council position to serve as an assemblyman. He had been poised to run with fellow GOP Jackson Councilman Andrew Kern for re-election for a second four-year-term on the Council.

The 12 th District is divided up in a com plex fashion extending from Old Bridge to New Hanover Township in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Sauickie told The Jackson Times, “By getting into this I can help more people in more places and the position itself was occupied by somebody who really set the bar. He was somebody who I looked up to and admired. He is someone I think was able to work across the aisle and work with intelligent people and get things done. In today’s politics that is an increasingly rare thing.

“I represent the struggling families who can’t afford ‘tax and spend’ Democrats and the beleaguered business owners who were forced to close their doors because of government overreach,” he added. “I look forward to getting to work for the residents of the 12th legislative district and all New Jerseyans.”

Sauickie built a career in the financial technology services market starting with Merrill Lynch in 1994, and helped develop the electronic trading platform Merrill Edge. He went on to become chief executive and operating officer of multiple financial software companies.

Currently, Sauickie serves as global head of wealth management services for Fidelity Information Services Inc., a multinational payment services provider based in Jacksonville, Florida.

He founded a nonprofit organization to benefit children following the unex pected loss of his daughter, Chloe, from a rare heart condition in 2005. Sauickie also volunteered as a board member of the Kimball Medical Center Foundation (now known as Monmouth Medical Cen ter Southern Campus), where he served as chairman from 2012 to 2014.

The 2nd Annual Ocean County History Day offered many opportunities for those inclined to revisit the past. The Ocean County Historical Society and Ocean County Cultural and Heritage put together the event, which included participation from an assortment of other historical societies.

As Elaine McGuire ensured her white wig stayed in place, she looked a bit like America’s first president, George Washington. However, McGuire quickly removed all assumptions by revealing the figure she represented as a part of Ocean County’s history.

“I’m actually General John Lacey,” shared Mc Guire. “He was a Revolutionary War general, and they named our town after him.”

McGuire attended the Ocean County History Day as part of the contingency from the Lacey Histor ical Society. The group displayed photographs of everything from the township’s original one-room schoolhouse to essential documents.

Liz McGrath, one of Lacey Historical Society’s trustees, accessorized her costume from days past with a fashionable black brimmed hat. She looked like she was either ready for a day at church or old-time races. McGrath was particularly pleased to show off one of her finds from an estate sale.

“There was an elderly couple from town who were sickly and going to live with family mem bers,” McGrath shared. “When I talked to the woman at their estate sale, I learned that her mother was a seamstress for President Harding. She gave me 100-year blouses and baby clothes that were part of her mother’s dowry.”

The Daughters of the American Revolution

(DAR) also had a display set up to speak with visitors about their role in the history of the county - and the country. First organized in 1890, DAR members must all be able to prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

House proved to be an extra special treat.

Jeff Schenker, president of the Ocean County Historical Society, provided some of the initial details of the Victorian home located at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River.

served in wars.

Ziobro explained some interesting information when she came to the display memorializing the Hindenburg disaster, which happened in what is now known as Lakehurst.

While Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines is a familiar figure at county events, she was present at Ocean County History Day as the Regent of the Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter DAR.

“Both my mother and father’s lineage go back to the late 1600s,” shared Haines. “My father’s people originally settled into what is now known as the western side of Lakewood; my mother’s side came from the eastern portion of what is now Lakewood. They shared some of the distant relatives.”

Timothy “Tim” Hart, the Division Director for Ocean County Cultural and Heritage, joined a discussion with Haines to explain Huddy’s contri bution to Ocean County. Hart previously served as Ocean County and Stafford Township’s historian.

“The blockhouses were where Toms River Town Hall is now,” Hart said. “Captain Huddy commanded the area around them and lost his life after the British captured and executed him.”

Hart said he considered Ocean County History Day as a great time for various organizations to get together and see what others are up to as far as collecting information about local history.

Some booths provided an opportunity to speak with visitors about significant happenings in the past. A video ran of the television episode of a hunt for ghosts in Barnegat’s Elizabeth V. Edwards School. While some hoped to save the nearly century-old building, its demolition is imminent.

Visitors to the event had the chance to sift through old books at bargain prices and view a display of vintage cars. However, a tour of the Ocean County Historical Society’s Elizabeth Sculthorp Force

“We’re on the National Registry because of Elizabeth Sculthorp Force,” shared Schenker. Her family was the last residents of this house, originally located on Hooper Avenue.

The county acquired the home in the late 60s or early 70s and ultimately transferred ownership to the historical society, which is not a government entity. The house was moved behind the Ocean County Administration Building.

“Elizabeth lived until she was 105 years old,” Schenker said. “She started the first family living program nationwide, moved to Greenwich Village, and began working for the United Nations.”

According to Schenker, Force also taught in Toms River schools and wrote books on family living that focused on nurturing children and other aspects of home life.

Parts of her home, constructed in the 1800s, serves as a museum. Displays in the lower level begin by pinpointing evidence of the county’s first inhabitants, the Lenape tribes. An assortment of recovered artifacts documents the findings made over the Melissayears.Ziobro, a Specialist Professor of Public History from Monmouth University, led a tour of the downstairs area. She then moved on to the time when European settlers made their way to the area, sharing more information about the British attack on the Toms River blockhouse in 1782.

The local history lessons proceeded over several decades and wars. Ocean County has always had a big military presence because of what is now referred to as the Joint Base. Many residents

“At that time in the 1930s, scientists at Fort Mon mouth were developing radar-like aircraft detection that would go on to make a huge difference in World War II,” shared Ziobro. “When the Hin denburg exploded, they were freaked out initially because they were fearful some waves they sent out in error, might have caused it.”

On the ground level, those interested in geneal ogy have the opportunity to research hard copy materials that may help document family histories. Moving past beautiful sets of dinnerware and a 48-starred American flag, visitors have the chance to see the front of the home set in period style.

A music room up front and the kitchen all look ready to use. Upstairs, one bedroom displays how things were in years past. Another room features a child’s nursery. What appears to be a large doll house in that part of the home is actually a replica of the Elizabeth Sculthorp Force House.

A third-grade class of Walnut Street School put together the display in 1980. The teacher wanted her students to experience the museum but couldn’t take them on a field trip because of the fuel shortage during that time.

“The teacher took pictures of every room in this house,” explained a museum volunteer. “Over a six-month period, the students and parents created the house and handmade the various things in it.”

The sun shone brightly on Ocean County History Day as many gathered to revisit days past. The group of history enthusiasts gathered together proved to be an added collection of the area’s wealth of information. Page

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New Bills Will Hurt Senior Communities

You may be shocked, as I am, to know that New Jersey state legislators from Bergen, Middle sex, Hudson and Burl ington Counties are ac tively working to pass laws, namely, Assembly Bill A4377 and Assembly Bill A4106-Senate Bill S2537, which will esca late the costs of living in Ocean County and New Jersey common interest communities throughout New Jersey, eliminate the ability of owners in such common interest communities to run their own communities as they see fit and which will ultimately convert owner occupied communities into low income rental communities.AssemblyBill A4377, proposed by Assembly woman, Carol Murphy (District 7 Burlington), which is applicable to communities with over 100 units, seeks to impose an annual tax on all New Jersey condominiums, co

operatives and homes with in homeowner associations, at approximately $3.00 per unit, and, will require the non-delinquent unit owners within their communities to subsidize the delinquent unit owners within their communities by mandating an annual payment to a socalled “Common Interest Community Homeowners’ Association Trust Fund” to, among other things, not only pay the common maintenance expenses for low income households but also fund within the Department of Community Affairs (hereinafter “DCA”) the “Office of the Ombuds man for Common Interest Communities” which will demand an annual report from every common inter est community board. This bill will not only discourage qualified individuals from serving their community, it will escalate the cost of living in virtually every New Jersey community association with more than 100 units, and, the mon

ies collected will create a bloated bureaucracy within the DCA which will have the right to assist in foisting new rules and regulations upon all New Jersey com mon interest communities with more than 100 units, but not communities with less than 100 units, by peo ple in Trenton who do not even live in the communi ties affected.

Senate Bill S2537 proposed by Senator, Troy Singleton (District 7 Burlington), and, the companion Assembly Bill A4106, proposed by Assemblywoman, Yvonne Lopez (District 19 Middle sex) and Assemblywoman, Angelica M. Jiminez (Dis trict 32 Bergen and Hudson) applies to communitiesbuyandcorporations,morewhichsuchgoverningsence,communitiesage-restrictedand,inesseekstooverridethedocumentsofcommunities,manyofhavebeeninplaceforthan40years,toallowbusinessesunder-agedpersonstounitsorhomesinsuchtorentthem

out; despite the residents previously purchasing in such communities because the community was owner occupied.Incredibly, the “Statement” which currently accompa nies the need for this bill misstates that “communi ties which were organized by a developer to house persons aged 55 and over [requires that] at least 80 percent of the residents, and one resident per each household, must be aged 55 or older.” Rather, federal law requires Severalolder.personstodemonstrateciesthatcommunity,qualifycommunitiesage-restrictedseekingtoasanage-restrictedtodemonstratetheyadheretopoliandprocedureswhichtheirintentoperateashousingfor55yearsofageorSee24CFR100.306.oftheexpressways

identified by Congress for a community to demonstrate its intent to operate as hous ing for persons 55 years or age or older is through: Written rules, regulations,

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covenant, deed or other restrictions.(See24CFR 100.306(4))

The maintenance and consistent application of relevant procedures.

(See 24 CFR 100.306(5))

Actual practices of the housing facility or com munity.(See24 CFR 100.306(6))

The concept of 80% is irrel evant to most communities.

Historically and consistent with 24 CFR 100.306, Plan ning Boards throughout New Jersey have imposed upon many age-restrict ed communities, govern ing documents (ie Master Deeds, Declarations, Pro prietary Leases and ByLaws), that do not allow persons under fifty-five (55) years of age to purchase a home or interest in a dwell ing unit unless a spouse or a domestic partner of a person is fifty-five (55) years of age or older. This protocol is ingrained into the Mas ter Plan of municipalities throughout New Jersey.

In conclusion, if the pro

posed legislation dis cussed is passed, it will wreak havoc on the de cisions of many New Jer seyans, who resisted re tiring to more retirement friendly states, to buy into an owner-occupied and owner-governed retire ment community in New Jersey, as they watch their communities transform into a rental community controlled by politicians and bureaucrats from out side of their community.

I therefore invite every person who opposes this legislation that they write the sponsors of these bills, as well as, your own state legislators and Governor Murphy to express, in no uncertain terms, why New Jersey will be a better place without such laws. We ultimately get what we deserve. And, inaction about where and how we live will leave us resenting where and how we live.

Judith ManchesterNoonan

Recently the letter carrier for our community experi enced a devastating event where she lost her home

and all her belongings to a flood. Not being in a flood zone she didn’t have flood insurance so everything was a financial loss. Our community began do nating gifts to her and several community organizations took up collections for her. While I’m sure these gifts helped, they couldn’t possibly make a dent in her needs.

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Unfortunately, a mem ber of our community, for reasons unknown, took it upon themselves to com plain to the Post Master about the gifts that were being bestowed. She never solicited gifts and all gifts were given happily. This anonymous complaint letter caused her to be disciplined and threatened with loss of job if she accepted any fu ture gifts. One of our local organizations which had collected many checks from their members had to forgo giving them to her.

What difference is this from (what I’m sure most of us do by) giving our letter carriers a holiday gift in December? Why would

someone go out of their way to make a bad situation worse? We live in a society with some very spiteful individuals. Shame on you.

LouisJacksonRiehl

Women’s (In) Equality Day

The League of Wom en Voters of Monmouth County (LWVMonmouth) usually celebrates August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. This recognizes the anniversary of the certifica tion of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote and affording equal representation and the full rights and privileges as cit izens of the United States. NOT THIS YEAR. Instead, the LWVMon

mouth is marking August 26 as Women’s (In)Equality Day recognizing that we are in a moment where wom en have fewer rights than they’ve had in decades. We are calling on lawmakers to take action to restore and protect our rights.

The Supreme Court deci sion overturning the con stitutional right to abortion as recognized for nearly 50 years will have a harmful impact on all people who may become pregnant. We are concerned this will exacerbate societal inequal ities and fall disproportion ately on people of color and low-income communities already facing obstacles to healthcare.TheLWVMonmouth urges the passage of the Repro ductive Equity Act [REA] (A4350/S2918) now. This

act addresses gaps in access by mandating insurance plans in New Jersey cover abortion and birth control with no cost-sharing or out-of-pocket. The REA also protects people seeking and providing abortions in New Jersey from extremist violence and the aggressive overreach of anti-abortion states. This commonsense legislation will impact the lives of many and we must not wait to move it forward.

Contact your legislators and urge them to support strong and equitable access to reproductive healthcare for all.

Barbara Chaudhery Evelyn C. Murphy Sharon Steinhorn Co-Presidents, League of Women Voters of Monmouth County

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Nearly 10,000 NJ Children Benefitted From Home Visit Programs In 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) an nounced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services $10,476,077 for its Ma ternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program services to women during pregnancy and to parents

with young children.

“We know that when nurs es, social workers and other professionals are involved in the lives of at-risk chil dren through home visits during pregnancy and in the critical months after, that the outcomes in the areas of health, education, and economic self-sufficiency of these children and their families is dramatically improved,” said Sen. Menendez, who is the Senate lead of the program. “That is why I am proud to advocate each year for this vital funding that supports women and children and provides them with the tools, resources and education to build strong families and healthy“Homecommunities.”visitsbynurses, social workers,

and child development professionals im prove the health and well-being of children and families,” said Sen. Booker. “I’m proud to fight for funding to make sure thousands of New Jersey families and children receive crucial support and resources to thrive.”

Through MIECHV, nurses, social workers, or other professionals visit at-risk families in their homes to evaluate their living situa tions and provide information on resources available to improve the health, educational, and economic opportunities for at-risk children. Resources include health care, early education, parenting skills, child abuse prevention, and nutrition education orSen.assistance.Menendez secured a provision in the American Rescue Plan that provided an additional $150 million for staffing and servicing for MIECHV programs across

the country including $2,435,374 for New Jersey. The provision also includes expand ed flexibility for program operators to use funding to purchase technology needed for virtual home visits, and emergency supplies such as formula, food, water, hand soap and sanitizer, diapers, and prepaid grocery cards.

Sen. Menendez is the Senate champion of the MIECHV program and led the charge for a five-year reauthorization in 2017 to ensure families across the nation continue to receive services from this important pro gram. The Senator is actively working on reauthorizing this important program which is set to expire at the end of September. In New Jersey, all twenty-one counties are served by this program. In 2020, 5,387 New Jersey families and 9,788 New Jersey chil dren benefited from MIECHV programs with nearly 62,000 home visits.

State To Increase Annual Payments To Certain Veterans With Disabilities

From The Desk Of The Governor

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – In recognition of increas es to the cost of living over the past few decades and in honor of New Jersey’s vet erans, Governor Phil Murphy signed bill A-1477 to increase annual payments from the State to veterans with certain disabil ities resulting from their wartime service. Annual payments to eligible veterans will increase from $750 to $1,800.

Prior to the bill becoming law, payments to veterans with certain disabilities cov ered under the Paraplegic and Hemiplegic Veterans’ Allowance program had not increased since 1981, while payments to blind veterans covered under the Blind Veterans’ Allowance Program had not increased since 1971.

“A lot has changed over the past several decades, and it is important for our State to keep up with the rising cost of living in our support for New Jersey veterans,” said Governor Murphy. “Veterans who were disabled in the line of duty made an immeasurable sacrifice on behalf of our nation. Ensuring these veterans receive the financial assistance they need and deserve from our state is how we can honor that sacrifice.”

“Thanks to the hard work of advocates, Governor Murphy, and the Legislature, this benefit will help our Garden State

veterans grappling each day with some of wartime’s most catastrophic physical injuries,” said Brig. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O, Commis sioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. “This benefit will certainly sup port the quality of life of those who have sacrificed so much for our country.”

Funding to enable this change in pay ments to eligible veterans was a part of the Governor’s initial FY23 budget proposal and was included in the final budget signed in June 2022.

This law will help approximately 200 veterans in New Jersey. Benefits eligibil ity includes veterans with loss of sight, amputations of hands, feet or limbs, osteo chondritis, multiple sclerosis, permanent paralysis in their limbs or certain portions of the body.

The increase will take place on January 1, Sponsors2023. of the bill include Senators Linda Greenstein and Michael Testa, and Assembly members Daniel Benson, An thony Verrelli, and Raj Mukherji.

“Veterans with service-connected dis abilities sacrificed so much to protect our country and deserve compensation for their efforts,” said Senator Greenstein. “Several decades have gone by since these payments to veterans have been increased.

Considering the exponential increases seen in cost of living over the years, this is unacceptable. While the increase of com pensation in this bill cannot fully repay the sacrifice our disabled veterans gave, it can

hopefully provide some aid as they live out the rest of their lives.”

“I am proud this legislation will be signed into law. It is our duty to ensure the well-being of New Jersey’s veterans and their spouses,” said Senator Testa.

“Some veterans have suffered significant disabilities in the line of duty including permanent paralysis and loss of sight. This law will offer some much needed fi nancial relief and stability to these injured veterans and their loved ones during their

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time of need.”

“This annual allowance increase is long overdue,” said Assemblymen Benson, Verrelli, and Mukherji in a joint state ment. “$750 does not stretch as far as it used to and it is time we acknowledge that by providing our disabled veterans with the financial assistance they have earned. After everything these veterans have sacrificed for our country, we owe it to them to do all that we can to help them support themselves and their families.”

Senator Robert Menendez

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decades to come.”

Acting Commissioner of Education Dr. Angelica Allen McMillan said, “I am excited to work with the 27 school districts receiving this funding to create and expand their community’s preschool “Governorprograms.”Murphy’s continued budget allowance for high-quality preschool allows many young children an opportunity to attend preschool and reap the benefits of starting school earlier,” she added.TheNJDOE broadened the number of districts in July that could apply for PEA funding from those with 20 percent of students coming from

lower-income families (defined by being eligible for free or reduced priced lunch) to districts with 10 percent of students who meet the income eligibility Manchester,standards.Plumsted and other school districts that will receive the grant award demonstrated to DOE that they can provide a high-quality preschool program to enrolled students.

A high-quality preschool program is defined by a full-day program with a certificated teacher, an aide, and small classes that are inclusive of children with special needs who have an indi vidualized education program.

The FY2023 Budget appropriated $40 million to support grant awards to districts expanding existing preschool programs or districts creating new preschool programs. The remaining FY2023 funding will be awarded at a later time.

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controls is designed to assure the base’s access to uninterrupted power in sup port of JBMDL’s critical missions.

on the systems since their completion. The total solar photovoltaic capacity to be deployed amounts to 32 mega watts - one of the largest solar instal lations that Ameresco has installed at a federal Amerescosite. is also installing a 2MW/4MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) and integrating the solar, storage, and backup generation assets within the new microgrid. The pairing of distributed energy genera tion systems with BESS and microgrid

“We are incredibly excited to expand our already robust partnership with the team at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lake hurst,” Nicole Bulgarino, Executive Vice President of Federal Solutions at Ameresco said.

She added, “we’re eager to get started on the integration of advanced clean technologies to create a more resilient and sustainable energy future for the base and deliver a project that meets the installation’s mission requirements while also advancing the Climate Smart

LED fixture retrofits, wireless street lighting controls, and advanced interior lighting controls.

Building Initiative.”

Along with the integration of distribut ed energy resources and microgrid con trols, the project is designed to achieve energy demand reductions through more

The Phase 2 ECMs are designed to gen erate more than $4.7 million in annual energy savings for JBMDL, a total en ergy usage reduction of 22%. The Phase 2 construction is scheduled to start soon and reach completion in early 2025.

Join Oliverie Funeral Home For Lunch

JACKSON – Join Oliverie Funeral Home for lunch on September 27 at 11 a.m. at 125 S Cooks Bridge Road, Jackson.Manyof you have expressed an interest in knowing more about funeral arrange ments. Oliverie Funeral Home hosts free informational seminars as a service to the community. They do these seminars at local venues with a complimentary lunch provided. This is also a great time to fellowship with your neighbors.

There will be no selling at these semi nars –information shared only. Topics of discussion are:

• Importance of Pre-Planning

• Current Trends, Options and Costs

• Burial Vs. Cremation

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JACKSON – The “Traditional Wood working Demonstration” will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on September 27 at the Forest Resource Education Center located at 495 Don Connor Boulevard.

Learn the steps of do-it-yourself wood working from start to finish. We will begin with a discussion on how to select the proper tree species for a project. State

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• Legal Issues - Medicaid & Probate

• Handling A Death While Traveling Seats are limited: RSVP to 732-7197250.

Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman Candace Lillie said the event will include “a demonstration of processing the wood with the use of tra ditional hand tools.”

She added, “all of the work is performed by Duffy, our traditional woodcrafter.”

People should preregister at com/forestresourceeducationcenterEventbrite.

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Recreation Basketball Program

JACKSON – Jackson Township Recreation Basketball Program is now open for regis tration. League will be from October 22 through March 23. Cost is $100 per child; $125 non-residents. Register online at reg ister.communitypass.net/Jackson. Coaches needed. Coaches will be required to complete a background check and a Rut gers Certification.

• Beginners – Grades K & 1- Coed

• Training – Grades 2nd & 3rd - Coed

• Junior League – Grades 4th & 5th

• Advanced League – Grades 6th to 8th

• Senior League – Grades 9th to 12th

Beginners and training - Saturday games. All other Leagues - weeknight games. Carpooling/coach/friend requests not accepted. Registration will not be accepted after October 1. There is a $10 admin fee per refund - Refunds are done by voucher and take approximately 4 to 6 weeks.

For more information call 732-928-1260 or visit jacksontwpnj.net

Fall Scarecrow Festival

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt His torical Society will be hosting their Fall Scarecrow Festival a “Fun”draising event on October 8 (rain date October 9) from 1 to 4 p.m. at 125 Evergreen Road, New Egypt.There will be a Kids Corner. Scarecrows to color, pumpkin bean bag toss. Bring your camera or phone for photos. The

Baked Goods table will be filled with de licious cookies, cakes, breads, etc.

Make a Scarecrow to take home $20. Make or purchase a clothespin wreath for $20. All supplies are provided by the Museum. Museum will be open for tours at 1:30, 2:30 and 3 p.m.

Any questions, contact Marie Miller at 609-723-0499.

Jackson Rotary Club Bus Trip To The Tropicana Casino

JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip on October 16 to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City. Cost of the trip is $37 which includes bus transportation, $15 back in slot play from the casino, and gratuity for the bus driver. Bus leaves promptly from Brookwood

Plaza (corner of County Line & New Prospect Rds.) at 10 a.m. and returns to Jackson at 6:30 p.m.

All the proceeds from the trip go to sup port their charities. Contact Tom Barchie at 732-849-6309 or 732-779-8471 for more information.

Field Station: Dinosaurs & Adventure Aquarium

JACKSON – Tickets now on sale for Field Station: Dinosaurs. Tickets are $15 each and includes general admission and Paleo Lab. Tickets expire November 6. Tickets now on sale for Adventure Aquarium. Voted The Top 8 Aquarium in the U.S. General admission is $15 each.

Tickets expire June 29, 2023.

Tickets can be purchased at Jackson Recreation, 10 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For more informa tion, call Jackson Recreation at 732928-1260.

Riding Safe For Richie 3rd Annual Fundraiser

JACKSON – Join for the 3rd Annual Rid ing Safe for Richie Fundraiser on October 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Amvets Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson. Door tickets are $20 per person. Tickets include a door prize ticket. They will be

having a true 50/50, basket auction, door prizes, DJ, food and fun!

Event proceeds will go to motorcycle riding safety courses and scholarships for Point Pleasant Boro Highschool student.

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Six Flags Announces Fall/ Halloween Line-Up

JACKSON – Six Flags Great Ad venture, The World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, announces its fall line-up of events, including Fright Fest present ed by SNICKERS®, which promises to be the scariest event ever! While daylight hours are reserved for the family-friendly Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, the theme park will pull out all the stops for “fright by night.” These events run on select days Sep tember 16 through October 31.

Oktoberfest Food Festival ─ Sep tember 17 through October 30

Oktoberfest Food Festival will be come a new family favorite, filled with a large selection of seasonal craft lagers and beers from around the world, a variety of frightfully delicious cock tails and mouth-watering German-style foods designed to tantalize the taste buds.

“Family-Friendly” Kids Boo Fest ─ September 17 through October 30 Six Flags will adorn the theme park in its fall finest with mums, pump kins, cornstalks and hay bales. Kids Boo Fest attractions for families will include trick-or treating in Cornstalk National Park, Scarecrow Street at Liberty Fountain and two live shows, the Spooktacular Dance Party and Witch’s Brew.

“Terrifying” Fright Fest ─ Septem ber 16 through October 31

At 6 p.m., things take a frightening turn! Families with young children, those with sensory sensitivities, and those who scare easily are encouraged to exit the park. Nighttime festivities

include a fan-favorite ghoul parade, live stage shows, and terrifying scare zones, plus six haunted houses for the ultimate scare. Fright Fest will also feature the theme park’s enhanced dining options, fall shopping including popular Fright Fest hoodies, and a world-class lineup of rides and attractions, including the newly renovated Jr. Thrillseekers area and Medusa roller coaster. All daytime Fright Fest attractions are included with park Frightadmission.byNight

activities:

• Five midway scare zones (free with park admission):

• Exile Canyon

• Clown Town

• Scarecrow Street

• District 6

• Lady of the Lake Cemetery

Six haunted houses for the ultimate scare (purchase required):

• Blood Shed

• Reflections of the Dead

• Fears

• The Manor

• Aftermath

• Big Top Terror: Forgotten Carnival 3D

Six creepy nighttime shows (free with park admission):

• The Arrival Ghoul Parade – Saturdays & Sundays

• The Awakening – Saturdays & Sundays

• Dead Man’s Party: Grave Stories

• Unleashed

• Blood Drums

• Freak Show

2nd Annual Mini Golf Tournament To Benefit Individuals With Disabilities

LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host the 2nd An nual Mini Golf Tournament and Gift Auction on September 24 at Barnacle Bill’s Amusements in Ortley Beach to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Mini Golf Tournament is an inclu sive, family-friendly event open to the community. Single golfers and four somes can register online at arcocean. org to play an 18-round mini golf game

at the iconic miniature golf course. The event is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the Gift Auction and 50/50 Raffle closing at noon to announce winners. Pre-registered golfers will receive a participation prize, and the arcade and ice cream shop will be open to guests.

For more event details including spon sorship opportunities and how to do nate visit THEIR website at arcocean. org or call the Development team at 732-978-1414 ext. 204.

H ere ’ s t o Y our H e A lt H

Dr. Izzy’s

I May Buy A Less Expensive OTC Hearing Aid

There are many of you out there that are willing to take a chance on buying one of the many OTCs on the market. Before you make that PURCHASE, first have your hearing evaluated determine if you’re really a candidate for this device. Contact Dr. Izzy’s office and he will be happy to evaluate your hearing and discuss all of your options with you. If you ignore this recommendation, then carefully read the information below to assist in making the best purchase for your listening needs.

Discounts

If you require a flat reduction for the OTC hearing aids you wish to purchase, follow the best sale technique of a couple of portals, which occurs occasionally. These platforms will also supply bet ter-discounted price selections on various items during the off-season.

Customer Feedback

You should seek reviews for your chosen product on the relevant portal. Go for it if you are completely satisfied. Never make a buy in a hurry. Give your time and conduct thorough research on the merchandise you prefer.

Analyze The Ratings

It is widely thought that if a product’s rating remains at or above par four, the product is an excellent pick. You must pay attention to the ratings and hunt for the ideal point. Then and only then will your online purchase be a success. If you see ALL 5 Star ratings, don’t believe it. Explore The Company’s Privacy Policies.

This is a critical component. You don’t have to follow them if you buy from well-known and trustworthy websites. However, look into their privacy policies if you use a few additional web portals. And determine whether or not they are genuine.

Policy On Returns

If dissatisfied with the product, you must return it within the time frame specified by the relevant E-commerce platforms. Ensure that the returned product is in the same condition as when it was received and that the associated receipt is not misplaced.

Methods Of Payment

After you’ve decided on your products,

click the Buy button. Then you’ll see various payment options for credit and debit cards and their EMI plans. If you are not comfortable paying in advance, use the cash on delivery (COD) or pay on delivery option (POD).

Don’t Purchase Using Public Wi-Fi. Never, ever do it, no matter how much free public service you obtain. Otherwise, your personal buying would become a public concern. Whatever product you choose and its associated pricing may be made public.

Check Your Credit Card Statement. Check your credit card statement regu larly. It’s always fun to have credit cards because you can buy anything using the lucrative EMI programs. However, the issue emerges when you become aware of the massive pending loans. So, always shop wisely while keeping your budget and needs in mind.

Look For HTTPS Rather Than HTTP In The URL.

HTTPS is highly recommended if you require a secure buying experience. It operates at the transport layer, ensuring end-to-end network communications security, and is hence favored for internet communications and online transactions.

Do Not Click On Links In Emails. Never click on an unsolicited email link since it could be a malware message that could harm your device or laptop if you do. As a result, your private and secure data may be compromised.

Update Your Browser. Always update your browser because there is always the possibility that it will become infected with malicious programs, trojans, and viruses. As a re sult, your regular upgrades will quickly address any security issues.

The Bottom Line

Sound or via REHAB:

Dr. Izzy & his Staff hope this informa tion helps you make the right decision when you purchase OTC hearing aids. We are always available to answer your ques tions about hearing health. His offices are located in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting and can be reached by calling 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

The 4 Biggest Problems With Face Creams

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Everyone likes to look youthful, and face creams are a quick way to smooth out fine lines and add hydration to your face. Even if this doesn’t apply to you, and you yourself don’t use any skincare, someone you know does! I know that be cause the face cream market is expected to hit $8 billion dollars in the next few years! That’s a lot of face cream! And I can tell you from personal experience, that many of them are not useful, and are sometimes harmful.

By harmful, I mean they may contain in gredients that are aging you faster. There are 4 major problems with using certain face creams. Let’s go over those now. The 4 Main Problems with Face Cream

1. They Can Often Feel Greasy. When you apply your face cream, you may wake up in the morning to a greasy face print on your pillow! Or you might apply your makeup (on top of your face cream) and just end up with an oil-looking face. The reason is that most moisturizers contain oils that don’t match your skin so they sit on top of the skin rather than getting ab sorbed. The biggest brand names are often the biggest culprits for cheap ingredients because they use their money to pay in fluencers and celebrities to brainwash you that it’s amazing stuff! The ingredients often come up short, or very chemically.

2. The Ingredients Can Increase Risk of Cancer. Many face creams today contain parabens and other cancer-causing pre servatives. If you read the ingredient list

and see any word that ends in “paraben” such as methylparaben, then you should choose something different. If you apply a cream with parabens even once daily, you are exposing yourself to endocrine disruptors that are thought to cause many cancers.Ifyou don’t know you have a little microscopic (yet-to-be-seen) tumor, and you use parabens, you may be making yourself worse because of the cream you are using. Everyone who has integrity will avoid putting parabens in their skin care products.

3. The Vitamin C They Use is All Wrong. I see very pricey moisturizers boasting vitamin C in their formulas. While it’s true that this nutrient is beneficial for skin care, it is also true that most forms of C do not even work on the skin as advertised.

4. Steroids are Hidden in Some Face Creams. Many people will apply a daily moisturizing cream without realizing that they contain steroids. You may be aging yourself! These creams are often sold at the dermatologist’s office, or online. The reason is that use of steroids on the face for more than a few weeks will cause thinning of the skin, and fungal infections which can become very severe.

The best way to apply moisturizer is to use a nickel-sized amount for your entire face and don’t forget your neck. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, come to my website suzycohen. com, and I will give you the solution to these problems, as well as a free ebook.

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Sand Sculptures Decorate Market

PLUMSTED - The New Egypt Flea Mar ket recently hosted a sand sculpture event on their property. In other news, from 4-9 p.m. on October

8 the market will host Rockabilly with Zombie Car Cruise and on October 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a Halloween Market with trick or treating.

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Adam Sandler Is Coming To Hard Rock Live

ATLANTIC CITY – Legendary come dian Adam Sandler is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on October 28 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale September 16 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at HardRock HotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster. com or 800-745-3000. All shows are subject to change.

Sobriety Checkpoint Results In Four Arrests

By Alyssa Riccardi

POINT PLEASANT – A sobriety checkpoint conducted in town recently lead to four drivers arrested, police said.The Point Pleasant Beach Police Department performed a DWI/DUI Sobriety Checkpoint on September 10 on Route 35 South in Point Pleasant Beach Officers. During that time, about 650 cars passed through with officers screening drivers for any signs ofAsimpairment.aresult,four arrests were made:

• A 49-year-old female from Landing, NJ was charged with Driving While In toxicated (DWI) and Reckless Driving

• A 50-year-old male from Myrtle Beach, SC was charged with Driving

While Intoxicated (DWI) and Reckless •DrivingA74-year-old male from Brick, NJ was charged with Driving While In toxicated (DW1), Reckless Driving, and Refusal to submit to a Breath Test

• A 73-year-old female from Brick NJ was charged with Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement and Resisting

ArrestThefour

people charged were later released on summonses pending a court date with Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court.

It is presumed that all individuals charged are Innocent until proven guilty in court of law. All individuals charged

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3

Resident Club dance will be held on October 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road Whiting.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, nonrefundable un less cancelled. Included is coffee, tea, soda, water, chips and dessert. BYOB. Music by DJ Johnny’s Magic Moments.Tickets on sale at Unity Hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can buy tickets at the door if still available.

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The Eastern Cottontail

By Renee Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

The eastern cottontail is a member of the order Lagomorpha. What does that mean, you might be wondering? It re fers to gnawing herbivorous mammals who possess two pairs of incisors in the upper jaw, one behind the other. They are not considered mammals, despite their resemblance to rodents. The cottontail is one of 12 species of rabbits occupying North America. Rab bits are considered a major food source to a variety of animals. Dogs and cats are also considered predators, whether they domestic or feral.

Cottontails have a digestive system that allows them process food twice. It passes initially as a soft blackish pellet, which is consumed, digested and passed through as a hard fibrous pellet. At that point there is no nutritional value. Their primary food sources are tender grasses, leaves, and herbs. That is not to say they will eat other foods not typical of their diet, in cases where natural foods are not available. Their shallow nests are constructed in the ground, lined with some grasses and the mother’s fur which she plucks from her neck area. This provides a lining between the soil and her babies.

Some females will produce anywhere from two to five litters a year. Each litter having four to six “kittens.” Per sonally, I have seen litters as large as 10. During the day the mother leaves the nest and returns at dusk to nurse. She does this keep her scent away from her babies as it will attract predators. Cats will often find a nest, and once that happens, they usually remember where they are. One by one a cat might bring a ‘gift’ to its home. In that case they are not looking for food but simply demonstrating their prey drive.

The white spot on the top of their forehead is the quickest way to identify them. Even with their speed reaching 20 miles per hour, they have many predators in the wild which include foxes, hawks, owls, domestic cats, and dogs. They are also hunted by people and killed by automobiles. Some will not survive past one year. They utilize burrows to escape from predators, however, those burrows are those of other animals.

The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wild life for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.

Beginner Astronomy

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Depart ment of Parks & Recreation will be offer ing Beginner Astronomy for people age 11 years and up at Cattus Island County Park, located at 1170 Cattus Island Bou levard Toms River on November 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join Jim Webster from the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area and learn about telescopes that can take your night viewing to a new level. To register, send a check or money or

der for $5 made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide your name, address, and daytime telephone number, along with program number 302166-1E when registering.

For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732-506-9090 or visit our website at oceancountyparks.org.

Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

By: Michael J, Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

By Mike Deem

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile ac cidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insur ance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.TheBasic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in sev eral areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Un insured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Stan dard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide com pensation to you and your family if you/they are injured.

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The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which in cludes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Cov erage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy, you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit op tion.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting your legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scar ring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medicalSelectingtesting.the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associ ates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

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Fried Oyster & Chicken Salad Dinner

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt

Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 have announced their all you can eat Fried Oyster & Chicken Salad Dinner on November 6.

Sit down or take out. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets for sale every Thurs

day night from 6 to 7 p.m. at the fire house. Pick up/seating times between 12 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 732-6722469. The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company is located at 59 Main Street New Egypt.

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Additional Costs: Crematory Fee, Urns, Disposition Of Cremains & Certified Copies Of Death Certificates, Removal

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

JERSEY SHORE – Fulfill urges the public to participate in “Hunger Action Month” this September by organizing a food and fund drive, volunteering at our food bank, getting your school signed up for the “Students Change Hunger” friendly competition, and more! “No one should have to make an impossi ble choice between food and other neces sities like medicine, utilities, or childcare. But anyone willing to use their voice, dedication, commitment, and actions can be a ‘Hunger Hero’,” said Fulfill CEO and President Triada Stampas. “There are lots of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors at the Jersey Shore during Hunger Action Month and beyond.” September marks the 15th year

Fulfill has been part of Feeding America’s annual call to action known as “Hunger Action Month”. It is a time when people in the United States stand together to fight hunger by spreading the word about food insecurity and taking action.

During the month of September, Fulfill asks people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to get involved by learning

Join The Fight To End Hunger

about hunger, committing to take action, speaking up about ways to ending hun ger, especially on Hunger Action Day, September 23.

Some suggestions include:

• Students Change Hunger Competition

– It is a food and fund drive competition for schools in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to help individuals and families less fortunate during the holiday season. The competition starts September 12 and it ends January 13, 2023. Go to fulfillnj. org/students-change-hunger to get your school signed up.

• Donate Food - We accept donations of non-perishable and perishable food, Mon day through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at our Neptune building located at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune, or Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fulfill’s People’s Pantry at The B.E.A.T. Center at 1769 Hooper Avenue in Toms River.

Our most needed items are low-sodium canned vegetables (green beans, mixed veggies, yams), low-sugar cereal (bran flakes, toasted oats, shredded wheat, corn flakes), oatmeal, pancake mix, lite

pancake syrup, bottled water, pasta, tomato sauce, rice, shelf-stable milk, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit in 100% juice or lite syrup, and boxed macaroni and cheese. The perishables we need are turkeys – fresh or frozen, whole chickens or chicken breasts – fresh or frozen, fro zen ground beef, or frozen pork chops. We also could always use the donation of manual can openers.

• Donate Funds - Monetary donations are the best way to help as we have greater buying power than the public has in a grocery store. We can get $1 to stretch to cover three meals for our neighbors who are struggling. Go to fulfillnj.org to donate.

• Organize a Food and Fund Drive - Peo ple can hold food drives and deliver the food to us at 3300 Route 66 in Neptune or to Fulfill’s People’s Pantry at The B.E.A.T. Center at 1769 Hooper Avenue in Toms River.

• Volunteer – We welcome volunteers 13 years and older. Review our guidelines, see our available opportunities, and fill out an application at fulfillnj.org/ways-

to-help/volunteer.

• Host a Fundraiser – Review the Third-Party Fundraising Guidelines at fulfillnj.org/host-a-fundraiser. Then contact Fulfill’s development team to get started. Email development@fulfillnj. org or call 732-918-2600.

• Planned Giving - You can provide a lasting legacy to Fulfill. We welcome gifts through will bequests or pension funds, as well as paid-up life insurance, gifts through an IRA, or 401(k). Anyone who notifies Fulfill of a planned gift be comes a member of the Legacy of Hope Society. To join this very special group, you just need to include Fulfill in your estate plans and notify us.

• Social Media Postings – Share and like Fulfill’s social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and tag Fulfill. If you receive a “Hunger Hero” sticker from Fulfill for a food or fund donation, post a photo, and use the following hashtags: #HungerAction Month, #HowWeFulfill, #GiveLocal.#NotEverybodyHasRecovered,#HungerHeroes,and

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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Depart ment of Parks & Recreation will be offering Extra! Extra! Read All About Cattus Island for people age 16 years and up at Cattus Island County Park, located at 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard Toms River on October 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. This program will take you on a virtual stroll down memory lane to discover how this gem of a park has evolved into the 500-acre oasis that so many people cherish.

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To register, send a check or money order for $5 made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide your name, address, and daytime telephone number, along with program number 302166-1C when registering.

Hope Presbyterian Church’s 119th Annual Harvest Home Dinner

LAKEWOOD – Hope Presbyterian Church’s 119th Annual Harvest Home Dinner will be on September 24 at 5:15 p.m. Eat-in or take-out.

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potatoes, carrots, green beans, cranberry sauce, cole slaw, home-made desserts, and more!Hope

Presbyterian Church is located at 617 Hope Chapel Road, Lakewood. For reservations or more information, call the Church Office at 732-364-831.

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Omarr’s

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make sure you are always trustworthy. You might not always get your way in the week ahead, but few will doubt your sincerity. Sidestep oc casional misunderstandings; don’t get pulled in to someone else’s circus.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As you speed your way to the top in the week ahead, be careful not to trample on anyone’s toes. Consider whether what you are doing gives you real plea sure or is just something you doing for validation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Crank up your enthusiasm and a competitive spirit without letting it stress you out. Remain levelheaded and don’t let your emotions dictate your ac tions as the week progresses. Focus on using your common sense.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Weigh out price versus value with care. It might be nec essary to spend a little more to get something more satisfying in the week ahead. Concentrate on generosity to guarantee long-term security.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put sound business tactics and strategies into action in the week to come. An adversary or loved one may not feel that some of the rules are fair or equitable. However, your gentle approach should convince them otherwise.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Use skillful chess moves to take command of your side of the board. Since you likely have good judgment and a vision of what can be accomplished, this is a good week to focus on creating lasting financial security.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Work hard to increase your awareness, so you don’t overlook any mistakes or be blind to your own social blunders in the week to come. You might be inspired by a great piece of information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One trick to overcoming obstacles is patience and self-disci pline. Focus on using organizational skills and dil igence to become more efficient. Do not hesitate to grant someone a favor in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A partner or loved one can provide the means that help you achieve your ends. As the week unfolds, there may be times you are not on the same wavelength. Wait until any distracting prob lem has been dealt with.

By America’s Test Kitchen

BLONDIES, THE PERFECT SWEET TREAT FOR A CROWD BLONDIE BITES

Makes 12 blondie bites

1 1/4 cups all- purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup packed light brown sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12- cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a large bowl, whisk brown

sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth.

4. Add flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to gently stir until just combined. Stir in white chocolate chips.

5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each cup about halfway.

6. Place muffin tin in oven. Bake blondies until golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.

7. Remove muffin tin from oven. Place muffin tin on a cooling rack and let blond ies cool in muffin tin for 15 8.minutes.Remove blondies from muffin tin and transfer to a cooling rack. Let blondies cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.