2022-10-22 - The Jackson Times

Teacher Receives “OSCAR OF TEACHING” Award

Republicans Battle It Out In Mayoral Race

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – To say this year’s local cam paign season is out of the ordinary would be an understatement as two teams associated with the Republican Party are vying for four-year terms for mayor and two coun cil seats.

Seeking re-election for what would be his 15th year as mayor in

January is Michael Reina who is running with the slogan “Ex perienced Leadership, United Moving Jackson Forward.” He is run ning with Scott Sargent who is a member of the Jackson Board of Education and Jennifer L. Kuhn who works in real estate.

Running with the ban ner of “Homegrown (Race - See Page 7)

4 Compete Over 2 Council Seats

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State Commissioner of Education Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, left, joins Elms Elementary School Prin cipal Michael Burgos, Elms Second Grade teacher and Milken Educator Awards winner Shaina Brenner, Superintendent Nicole Pormilli and Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley. tion for her innovative ideas in teaching.

JACKSON – She may not be an actress or film director but an Elms Elementary School teacher recently won the “Oscar” in educa

Shaina Brenner re ceived the surprise of a lifetime and an unre stricted $25,000 Milk en Educator Award

during a recent visit to her school by State Commissioner of Ed ucation Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan.

The commission er’s visit to the Elms

Elementary School provided a lot of ex citement for students, staff, Board of Edu cation members and public officials. (Oscar - See Page 8)

Breast Cancer Awareness: One Mom’s Story

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY –

Alison Berry touched many lives during her time on Earth, and her loved ones are hoping that she will continue to inspire after her passing.

“My mother noticed a lump on her breast in her late 20s and she ignored it for bit,” her daughter Pamela Moore said. “Be ing a single mom she was

hard pressed to work two jobs and take care of me, and most of the time she put herself on the back burner. When she was around 35 years old, she was in fact, diagnosed with breast cancer, for the same lump.”

In the years that fol lowed, the cancer me tastasized. According to Breastcancer.org, me tastasis happens when

cancer cells break away from the original tumor in the breast and travel to other parts of the body.

She had several sur geries including breast removal, lymph node removal, and a hysterec tomy. The disease also spread to her thyroid. She underwent chemo therapy and radiation treatment.

“I believe earlier detec

tion could have helped slow the spread of her cancer and may have allowed her to live longer, but I also believe in the 90s, awareness was not much spoken about,” her daughter Pamela told Jer seyShoreOnline. “After 20 years of battling dif ferent spreads of cancer, she was put on hospice and peacefully passed away at the age of 57,

due to breast cancer with metastasis, on October 5, 2022.”

Alison would have turned 58 on October 24. The family plans to have a memorial.

According to Cancer. org, breast cancer makes up about 1 in 3 of new cancers diagnosed in women annually. More than 300,000 new cases (Mom - See Page 5)

JACKSON – This year’s Mayoral and Council race has two teams seek ing the position of mayor and two seats on council for four-year terms.

Incumbent Mayor Mi chael Reina running with the slogan of “Experi enced Leadership Mov ing Jackson Forward” is running with Scott Sargent who is a member of the Jackson Board of Education and Jennifer L. Kuhn who works in real estate.

Running with the ban ner of “Homegrown Leadership Working for Jackson” is mayoral chal lenger Martin Flemming, III who is serving as council president this year. Seeking re-election for his second term on council is Andrew Kern while Samara P. O’Neill is running for her first

full term on council fol lowing her appointment last month to fill the va cant council seat of Alex Sauickie.

Kern is a vice presi dent at a large energy consulting firm in New York City.” “I am running for re-election to build on the success of my first four years on Council where, as part of a new council majority, we worked hard to stabilize property taxes, invest in our police, preserve open space, and combat overdevelopment,” he said. “On more specific issues, I was able to get all the Township-owned playgrounds rehabbed or replaced.”

Kern said, “we began the process of creating a second set of dog parks (Seats - See Page 4)

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at the Jackson Forest Park in the Cassville area. I also created a process for residents and businesses to sponsor a playground, sports field or a park.”

“I brought together the leaders of all the town ship’s youth sports leagues. At those meetings we identified many ongoing issues including the condition of the fields at Camp Joy and Johnson Park, field lighting and the Jackson Soccer lease.

The biggest and most urgent takeaway from those meetings was that the turf at the JYCF and Jackson Justice Complex fields were worn-out and needed to be replaced ASAP. It took three years, but we have addressed the lighting issues and replaced the worn-out turf fields,” Kern said.

The candidate added, “during the past three years I have spent an average of 20 hours per week working alongside my peers trying to solve litigation issues that were created by prior councils and the current mayor. We have worked

hard to put these mistakes behind us, and I want to get back to increasing the quality of life for all of our residents.”

“I bring 33 years of business leadership expe rience; six years of land-use experience on the Jackson Township Planning Board, including being selected to vice-chairman by my peers; four years of experience on the Jackson Township Council, one year as Council President and two years as Council Vice President,” Kern added.

Kern noted that, “unfortunately, affordable

housing mandates from Trenton have made con trolling development difficult for all New Jersey towns. In fact, towns run by both Democrats and Republicans have sued the Murphy Administra tion over these untenable mandates.”

“I believe that we need smart commercial rateables in locations that can handle them like County Line Road. Residential development should be done according to the master plan. Much of what is being constructed now is tied to approvals from many years ago – prior to my time on council or planning board - and were protected by the NJ permit extension act of 2008,” he said.

Kern said, “subsequent extensions allowed developers to start initial construction through 2020. I have worked hard, reaching out to many property owners, to protect our environmental resources and preserve as much open space as we can before it is too late.”

Related to this, residents have noted traffic and speeding concerns. Kern said, “drivers speeding on the side streets of residential neighborhoods is unacceptable. Consistently increasing police staffing is the best way to provide enough patrol officers necessary to keep our roads safe.”

Kern added that he didn’t want to see Jackson’s roads become as overcrowded “as they have be come in too many New Jersey towns, including neighboring towns in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. We need to work closely with the county and create a plan to ensure our roadways and bridges are improved now.”

O’Neill is a real estate broker and owner of PorterPlus Realty, a brokerage located in Jackson.

“Jackson is at a crossroads and we need leaders who care, listen, and can work together while leaning in and identifying all the things that make us beautiful so that we can embrace and grow from it and guide us on the path moving forward. I want to help shape and form the town that I live in and have chosen to raise my family in,” she said.

O’Neill added, “Jackson is going through some growing pains. We have seen quite a bit of change and development with shifting dynamics and priorities over the last few years. We need to embrace, acknowledge and listen to all residents as it comes to driving the future of Jackson.

“We need to continue to advocate and work to preserve more open space in Jackson, stabilize municipal property taxes, and bring unity and collaboration back to our community,” she added.

“My openness to ideas, avid support of all peo ple, business acumen, love for community, giving back mantra and people first mindset will be an asset to the Town Council of Jackson. Throughout my career I have embraced the importance of

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are expected to be diagnosed in 2022, and about 43,250 people are expected to die from it this year. It’s more prevalent in women, but men can also get it. October is breast cancer awareness month. She was very strong, battling hard for 20 years. “She had over 7 different bouts of different types of cancer, she lost her hair more times than I can count - probably 4-5 times through multiple chemo courses,” Pamela said.

“My mom always preached awareness, es pecially with all she went through. I have been genetically tested to see if we have the same gene mutations - which we don’t, but i also have been getting mammograms since I was 25 and get them every two years or so,” her daughter said.

“My mother was very Godly, always felt like

she was blessed, and never complained about any of her struggles,” Pamela said. “She enjoyed crocheting, painting, being the best aunt and sister, mother, and praising the Lord.”

Alison Berry and Julie McBride met when they were 13 years old in 1976. They grew up as best friends. Years went by and miles separated them, with Julie living in Whiting. They reconnected on social media and picked up where they left off. This meant learning the good things going on in their lives…and the bad.

Julie explained how her friend noticed a lump years ago but kept putting it off. By the time she got it treated, it was the size of a plum.

To show solidarity with Alison, and to raise awareness, she had her head shaved at a salon in Bayville.

“If she hadn’t ignored that little lump, she’d be here today,” she said. “Early detection can save your life.”

MENTION JACKSON TIMES & RECEIVE ADDITIONAL

─Photo courtesy Pamela Moore

Alison Moore doesn’t look as sick in this photo with her daughter, Pamela, because she’s wearing her favorite wig.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

National Abortion Legality Is On The Ballot

Could a ban on abortion really happen? Some say that it’s far-fetched, but some say it’s closer to reality than we ever be lieved. I mentioned in a previous editorial that this is a topic that will go back and forth forever.

The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision said that there is no federal right to an abortion granted by the Constitution. Some believe this allowed states to make the decision to legalize it or ban it. This is true, but that statement intentionally leaves out a very important detail: Federal laws overpower state laws. That means if Congress decides to ban abortion across the country, that would be come the law of the land. If Congress decides to al low it across the country, that becomes law. A state couldn’t change that.

In this election, our members of the House of Representatives are on

the ballot. The readership of newspapers served by Micromedia Publications cover the 2nd and 4th Con gressional districts. I felt it was appropriate to list the candidates’ opinions. I took these statements from their websites.

Jefferson Van Drew (R-2nd): “The integrity of the Court and its decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade must be respected, and we must come together to reject the latest attempts by those who disagree with today’s decision to abolish or pack the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court made the right decision to return this issue to the states so they can create their own laws regarding abortion. Here in New Jersey, we must con tinue to speak out and fight against Governor Murphy’s radical policies that call for taxpayer funded partial birth abortions.”

Tim Alexander (Demo crat challenger, 2nd Dis trict): “It is a sad day in

America. This decision by an extremist faction of justices is unconscionable. The outright rejection of precedent and disregard for the Fourth and Ninth Amendments’ protection of unenumerated rights is ap palling. It is not the place of our government to interfere with anyone’s control over their body. This decision will cost women their lives. Congress must take imme diate action to protect wom en’s reproductive rights, and to stave off future attacks on our other rights that are now vulnerable.”

Chris Smith (R-4th): “For decades - right up to this very moment - abor tion advocates have gone to extraordinary lengths to ignore, trivialize, and cover up the battered baby victim,” said Rep. Smith. “Today, at long last, Justice Alito writing for the ma jority of the U.S. Supreme Court has reversed Roe (and Casey) and has returned the power to lawmakers to sig

E ditorialnificantly regulate or even prohibit abortion.”

Matt Jenkins (Democrat challenger, 4 th District): “The GOP is looking to control and subjugate half the population. It is time to codify Roe into federal law for the safety of all women across this country. We are all equal under the law. Equality is only achieved through the freedom to con trol our own bodies, lives, and futures. Birth control is health care. Affordable access to birth control is a right, not a privilege. Healthcare is a decision between a patient and their doctor. The government has no business in the exam room.”

In addition to these above statements, I would encour age you to look into what some of this language really means. What is a “partial birth abortion,” for exam ple? It’s a political termnot a medical term - dating back 40 years. It would take

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chapters to explain it here.

You also need to look into the details of any potential ban. Most allow abortions in case of rape or incest. Some bans allow it if the pregnancy could hurt or kill the mother.

For example, Smith pro posed a bill that would ban abortion after 20 weeks, because that’s when he said a fetus can feel pain. Abor tion would still be allowed under this bill in the case of rape, incest, or danger to the mother (although there’s some further requirements defining rape).

If we continue with the idea that states make the deci sion regarding access, it’s generally believed that New Jersey is so blue, abortion will be legal here forever. However, Gov. Phil Murphy only won by a slim margin in 2021, indicating that the state is getting redder (or maybe that Murphy is just unlikable). Regardless, it wouldn’t be a stretch to as sume that our next governor

is a Republican.

I get the feeling that a lot of Republicans in New Jersey don’t vote in gubernatorial polls because they figure their vote won’t matter.

The 2021 GOP can didate, Jack Ciattarelli, polled better the farther right his rhetoric was.

So, if 2025’s GOP can didate is an ultra con servative candidate, they could excite enough of the red-blooded New Jer seyans and bring them to the polls.

State lawmakers are overwhelmingly Dem, but again, that could change.

My point is that abortion is on the ballot even if it’s not expressly spoken.

The midterm elections tend to be based on how popular the president is, but abortion rights might be the undercurrent that changes things.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Can “Lakewood Charlie” Ever Tell The Truth?

My opponent, the former mayor of Lakewood, tells you #1 Barnegat is overdevel oped.

False: Barnegat is still 40% open space.

#2 Taxes are up every year. Barnegat has had the lowest increase in municipal taxes (average $25 a year a house PER YEAR) LOWER than any nearby town. Recent developments have saved the average homeowner $$ hundreds in property taxes a year.

#3Roads

Most major roads in Bar negat are COUNTY roads, however Barnegat has a list of small roads that will be addressed. West Bay Avenue from Sandpiper to Route 9 is

scheduled to be repaved very shortly by the County.

#4 Water Pressure

Work has just been com pleted on an additional water pressure link and a new water tower is planned.

#5 Big lie: the town picks the commercial developments.

The town cannot pick what stores come to town; my opponent knows that.

#6 The town told residents not to read Barnegat social media

WOW!! Members of the committee have asked resi dents at a Town Hall meeting, that if they have a township question call us. “We are here to answer your questions. You may not get correct an swers on Facebook.”

AL Bille Township Committee Member and Candidate

Don’t Trust Kathy Eagan

Anyone who’s been pay ing any amount of atten tion to the Toms River School Board in recent years knows not to trust Kathy Eagan.

She was embroiled in the costly and embarrassing superintendent hiring fias co. She was one of the main reasons we had to spend money trying to find a can didate who was literally right under our noses.

Council member Dan Rodrick called Eagan to try to get her to influence the rest of the committee picking a superintendent. Gee, why do you think she was picked as a mole? May be because he knows she has no scruples and will do whatever she is asked to do

by another politician?

It’s obvious to anyone who watches the board meetings that Eagan does nothing but sit around and vote the way her political bosses tell her to.

Eagan’s campaign is being run by former board mem ber Christopher Raimann, who is still trying to ma nipulate the board. When he was on the board, he was accused of leaking sensitive documents. And now he is giving Eagan orders.

She’s also getting march ing orders from board mem ber Lisa Contessa, who just got a free county job for her patronage.

That’s why I’m voting for Daynne Glover. She’s a parent of two kids in the district and has no political aspirations. She’s not a poli tician. She has no donations

from deep pocketed people so she owes no favors. She has no conflicts so she can actually vote on everything, unlike Eagan who has to abstain on important votes because she’s conflicted.

You can’t trust Eagan be

cause you don’t know who her bosses are. Glover has no bosses, and only cares about her kids and everyone else’s kids.

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Leadership Working for Jackson” is may oral challenger Martin Flemming, III who is serving as council president this year.

Seeking re-election for his second term on council is Andrew Kern. Samara P. O’Neill is running for her first full term on council following her appointment in September to fill the vacant council seat of Alex Sauickie.

Sauickie was originally set to run with Kern and Flemming but was appointed in August to fill the 12th District Assembly seat of Ron Dancer who died in July.

Flemming told The Jackson Times that he and his family have “run a Hardware / power equipment dealership in Jackson since 1964. I took over completely in 1978.

“I joined the fire service in 1976 and held the offices of Treasurer, President and Captain. The Fire Service brought me to my first elected position, for the Board of Fire Commissioner, the township taxing authority which oversees the fire depart ments,” he said.

Flemming said he was first elected in 1998 and held that position until joining the Jackson Township Council in 2019. “It was here that I cut my teeth on creating budgets, bonding, and dealing with and maintaining our career staff. I was then appointed to the Jackson Township Envi ronmental Committee where I served until being appointed to the Jackson Township Planning Board where I have served for close to seven years.

“After my appointment to Council, I was elected in 2020 where I have served one year as Council Vice President and this year as Council President. I also served on the Board of Directors for Jackson Little League for 15 years with one year as Pres ident,” Flemming added.

He was asked what Jackson’s most press ing issue is. “Overbuilding, which leads to too much traffic and the loss of our rural feel, has to be balanced against an individual’s right to profit from his land. This is a delicate balancing act at best. The Township needs tax income to service its citizens, hence the need for commercial rateables.

“This is balanced against most people wanting to maintain Jackson’s rural person ality. That means to me that although we

can never stop our growth, I mean c’mon, Jackson is a great place to live, we do need to control and direct this growth. This is why our land use boards are so important,” Flemming said.

He noted that the township’s planning Board has oversight of the Township Mas ter Plan and “while its revamp is overdue and expensive, it is an important expense.

“The township needs to update its master plan ASAP. If we are talking about com munity development, we have multiple growths occurring. Adventure Crossing will be the same boom to our town that Great Adventure was. Growth of this na ture in that corridor was the pie in the sky forward looking thinking the town planners thought about in the early 1970s and it was universally seen as a great addition to our town,” he said.

“The new phenomenon of the warehousing growth seems to stem from the general decline of retail brick and mortar stores, stemming from the rise of internet sales. It is something we will need to embrace for the near future, or until the pendulum swings back to the older retail model,” Flemming said.

He noted the third aspect for growth should be offices in commercial zones. “This is a sector in which Jackson has not historically been strong, but it is a great addition to our commercial base. The fi nal segment we welcome is additional age restricted housing groups. They are great asset to town.”

On the topic of traffic safety and traffic congestion, Flemming said, “everyone is in a hurry and driving too fast. Enforce ment of varying levels is almost always warranted. Assigning the proper assets to the problem is not so clear. Everything our enforcement arms do is important, and prioritizing is an ever-changing task that on a daily basis is adjusted constantly.

“We need to give our police department and code enforcement officers the appro priate means to accomplish this task. It is hard to be everywhere at once. When problem areas show up, assets are assigned in the most productive way possible. Un fortunately, these problems will most likely continue,” the candidate added.

Regarding any other concerns Flemming noted that those brought up “center around quality-of-life issues, which is one of the main functions of a local government.

Some of the expectations are unrealistic and need to be explained – such as the clear ing of a newly purchased lot for imminent construction. Others however, need to be addressed and corrected at a township level and under my mayorship they will be.”

Mayor Reina said, “it has been my privi lege to honorably serve the people of Jack son as mayor. I am running for re-election to build on the record of success we have accomplished together here in Jackson. Our slogan, “Experienced Leadership Moving Jackson Forward” means protecting our town from overdevelopment by maximiz ing open space funds, continuing to support and grow our police department to keep Jackson safe, keeping taxes low, enhancing services for our seniors, paving more roads, continue improving our sports fields for youth sports and families, and continuing to provide the best possible services for Jackson residents.”

Reina serves as Superintendent of Ocean County Bridges and has lived in Jackson for 35 years. “In my 14 years as mayor of Jackson I have had the great opportunity to work closely with so many of our residents and veterans.”

“Every day I get out and listen to residents whether it’s a Meet the Mayor evening or a Jackson Senior community clubhouse meeting night to hear what they’d like to see our town doing better or more of, and that really helps to drive our accomplishments - whether it’s working with our police de partment obtaining more officers, state of art equipment, new units and interdepart mental task force participation - I take great pride in knowing that Jackson is listed as one of the safest towns to live in,” he added.

“We regularly meet with our department heads to get up to date real time informa tion that helps us solve the issues before they become problems. My promise is to continue to work with everyone in town to move Jackson forward.”

The mayor said, “when I talk to residents one issue I hear often is overdevelopment. That is why I believe it is critically import ant that we fix our approach to open space to maximize our existing funding and most quickly preserve as much land as possible. At the same time, we have to keep Jackson affordable against the outside cost drivers like inflation, the state’s school funding for mula, and COAH requirement mandates.”

COAH is the Council On Affordable Hous ing which determines that every town has to allow builders to make homes for low income people.

“That is why I am proud to say we have started to reduce our municipal tax bur den this year and will continue to fight to do more with less year after year. While Jackson is not the only town dealing with development, it is booming across New Jer sey and our nation, there are important and aggressive steps we can take to preserve our open space and rural character,” he added. The mayor said, “bonding to increase our purchasing power, for example, can quickly and efficiently preserve more land in town and help to alleviate some of the issues we are seeing today. Our soon to be Open Space Committee will help us get there sooner as we have our residents join us.”

Regarding traffic safety around the com munity the mayor said, “the unfortunate reality is that township planning from 3040 years ago did not adequately take into account the realities of driving or living in Jackson today. This is why we have ex panded our partnerships with the Township Planners and the County to continue to look for creative solutions to provide relief to our traffic concerns.”

“We also need to continue to provide our Police Department with the tools they need to enforce the laws and keep our res idents safe, including again expanding our number of officers and increasing traffic calming devices where needed,” Mayor Reina added.

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Former award winners were also on hand to welcome the second-grade educator to the fold.

Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley, a 1994 Indiana Milken Educator, joined Com missioner McMillian in recognizing Brenner’s work as a model for the state and nation.

“Shaina Brenner personifies the qualities of a Milken Educator. She prioritizes her students’ needs and develops creative strategies to engage and prepare them for success in our rapidly changing world. Her dedication to improving the lives of her students, her passion for her community and her proven track record of leadership are just some of the many reasons she was honored,” Dr. Foley said.

Brenner was sitting in the bleachers of the Elms school gymnasium beside her 22 students, totally oblivious to the announcement to come following comments by the Commissioner and Foley. She broke out in tears of joy as Foley approached and named her as the recipient of the $25,000 Milken Educator Award, described as an Oscar of teaching.

“The Department congratulates Ms. Brenner on this outstanding career achievement,” the Commissioner of Ed ucation said. “Her zest for teaching and understanding of the learning needs of

each child is a gift to her students and an inspiration to fellow educators.”

Students, appreciative colleagues, local dignitaries and administrators cheered Brenner during the schoolwide assembly. She was the subject of a prior Jackson Times article earlier this year about Elms being named a National Green Ribbon School and her work in forming the school’s student “Green Team.”

Brenner’s passion for the environment and conservation was noted when she spearheaded a new recycling initia tive, acquired recycling bins for every classroom and created signage to show which materials can and cannot be recycled. Her Green Team focused on improving the school’s environmental policies, including gardening, recycling and conservation.

Brenner noted that at the start of her career, “I had so many folks that helped me. Finding a mentor is important. Seek out those educators who are doing great and let them rub off on you.”

After receiving this award, she said, “sometimes you might feel like that nobody is noticing what you do and this really shows that what I am doing in life was meant to be. Even at times when we think no one is paying attention, there are people who are.”

Of the many programs she has ini tiated in the school, Brenner said the one she was most satisfied seeing grow and evolve was, “the Green Team and everything that came forward with

our Green Team in the last year which helped us get the Green Ribbon Award.”

“We kickstarted a lot of different initiatives last year. One was energy conservation. We literally worked from the ground up working with the admin istration, custodians, staff and students continue to revitalize a good number of those initiatives,” she said.

She said a new project this year is a pollinator garden for the back of the school. “To see the kids really em bracing everything they are doing is amazing. This year we have 18 students involved with the Green Team.”

Brenner however wasn’t the only edu cator in the building from the Jackson School District that has received the prestigious Milken Educator Award. The day’s presentation was somewhat nostalgic for the district’s Director of Curriculum Theresa Licitra.

Licitra was a reading specialist at the time on the elementary school level. She would later become the principal at Elms. “It is quite an honor for Jack son,” she said. She won the award for her initiatives in reading and she was just as surprised to win that day as Brenner was.

“The support you get from your col leagues, it is the team and the school, the culture and the support from the administration. It lets you shine. They see the seeds and they let you nurture it and watch it grow to make you a better teacher and a better leader. The Milken award also opens doors,” Licitra added.

Superintendent Nicole Pormilli told The Jackson Times , “I say it all the time Jackson is an incredible place to be. Our teachers, administrators and staff are so talented and Shania is a prime example.”

Brenner will join the national Milken Educator Network, a group of more than 2,900 top teachers, principals and specialists. The network serves as a rich resource for fellow educators, legislators, school boards and others dedicated to excellence in education.

She will also be joining other honorees at an all-expenses-paid Milken Edu cator Awards Forum in Los Angeles, where they will network with their new colleagues as well as veteran Milken Educators and other education leaders about how to increase their impact on K-12 education.

They will learn about how to become involved in the Milken Friends Forever (MFF) mentoring program, in which freshman Milken Educators receive personalized coaching and support from a Milken Educator veteran on ways to elevate their instructional practice and take an active role in edu cational leadership, policy and practice.

The prestigious honor is presented to up to 40 schools across the nation. More than $140 million in funding, including over $73 million in individual $25,000 Awards, has been devoted to the over all initiative, which includes powerful professional learning opportunities throughout recipients’ careers.

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people making a difference in their community and for that reason I am eager to be a part of the solution to the problems we are facing. We live in a great place, but it can be better. I will do my best to make a difference,” she added.

O’Neill said the township needs “smart devel opment, not overdevelopment. I believe that although the economic times have changed and that things are not what they used to be, we can still plan for a future that reinforces our strengths as a community. Jackson has always been a strong and resilient place and it is its proud citizens that make this community work.”

Regarding the issue of traffic and speeding concerns by residents noted that during her first meeting as an appointed council member, “I had the privilege of hearing the voices of our residents directly. I heard the frustration and concerns from the residents first hand. It hit home, I felt it and I could relate as a resident myself this is a growing concern and something I am passionate about finding solutions for.”

“We have started conversations with the police chief on implementing a few of the strategies to deter the behavior in known areas, we are work ing on maintenance to make sure signs are not obstructed accordingly, as well as working on the opportunities for official citizen reports that have impact. We remain diligent in finding ways to address these issues that are a growing concern in our community,” she added.

In closing O’Neill said, “I appreciate the value of conviction and compromise. There is room for both. In today’s society it is important to keep your values even when there is opposition and to do

the most-good for the community.”

“It is imperative that all organizations and people with-in our community work together. My belief is that those with the ability to help others must do so for the good of the community – not for personal gain. In essence, I want to take care of the citizens of this community. I want to bring the past, present and future together. The people are the most important part of the community; we need to improve our life for our children. Because they are the future.”

Sargent is currently employed by the Jackson Department of Public Works “where I have served as the Storm Water Coordinator and Safety Coordinator in addition to being the Senior Groundskeeper.”

Sargent said, “as a school board member, I get to talk to many residents almost every day. Two things I hear about often are development and affordability.

“I think we can significantly improve the way our current Council is preserving open space to increase the number of acres we protect each year. I also think we can find creative ways to do more with less and cut taxes,” he added.

“As far as my public service experience, I am currently serving my 10th year on the Jackson Township Board of Education where I have been a member of the Transportation Committee, Negotiations Committee and Buildings and Grounds Committee. In my time on the Board, I have fought against mask mandates and the state’s inappropriate sex education curriculum. I’ve also fought hard to control spending to keep costs down for taxpayers,” the candidate added.

Sargent said, “I have also done work with the Jackson Township Veterans Commission and

Jackson Township Handicap Commission. Most importantly, I’ve raised a family in Jackson and have spent thirty years living in this town. I know how great it can be and what we need to do to keep it moving forward.”

Regarding future development in the township Sargent said, “Jackson is a great place to live and work, it’s naturally going to attract people. The challenge is to grow in a way that doesn’t fundamentally change the things we all love about this town.”

“Preserving as much open space as possible, and doing so quickly, is key to addressing that issue. I simply can’t understand some of the votes and decisions made by the current council that have left open space acres on the table for developers,” he added.

Concerning traffic and speeding concerns by residents Sargent said, “I drive around Jackson every day, I get it. We need to support our Police Department with the tools they need to keep our traffic moving safely and find new planning mea sures that can alleviate the issues on our roads.

“As a member of the Board of Education, I fought hard against state mandates that hurt our kids during COVID and have worked tirelessly to keep spending under control. I’ll do the same as Councilman to preserve open space, improve services to seniors and families, and keep moving Jackson forward,” Sargent said.

Kuhn said she owns and operates small busi nesses in Jackson, “including JLK Sales Group brokered by eXp Realty Next Level Real Estate School, a credit repair agency, a title company, and insurance company, and am affiliated with a financial institution.”

“My credentials include licensed broker, licensed

Schedule for October

real estate instructor, Certified Mentor, ABR, CREN, CDPE, CLHMS, E-Pro, as well as fi nalizing licensing for property, casualty, and title insurance. I am a licensed, bonded, and insured collection agent in the state,” she added.

Kuhn added, “I am running for Council because this is my hometown and I want to see it protected. We need to fight back against overdevelopment and grow in smart ways that keep Jackson the best place to live.”

Her thoughts on Jackson Township’s most press ing issue is “overdevelopment. We need to fix the way we fund open space so that we can protect as many acres as possible each and every year.”

Kuhn noted, “we have to fight to protect the unique character of Jackson Township and keep it an appealing place to work and live. We have to grow smart, and I think that starts with protecting open space in the most effective way possible.

“I recently asked the current Council to consider bonding for our open space purchases to maximize the funding and preserve even more acres. I hope that is something we can do moving forward,” Kuhn added.

Her views on traffic and speeding concerns are that “we need smart planning and a well-resourced police department. We need more traffic calming measures. I am grateful that Mayor Reina has fought to grow the Police Department to its largest number of officers ever and provide them with state-of-the-art technology.”

The candidate said, “having grown up in Jackson, and having had a comprehensive education in real estate and finances, I can bring those experiences to every decision the Council makes to best serve our residents. This is my hometown. I look forward to working with and listening to all of our residents to keep it moving in the right direction.”

DATE

LOCATION

CLINIC HOURS

Monday, Oct. 24th Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset 2PM-6PM

Monday, Oct. 24th Brick Library 10AM-2PM

Tuesday, Oct. 25th OC Fire & EMS Academy - Waretown 2PM-6PM

Wednesday, Oct. 26th Ocean County College COVID Vaccine & Testing

10AM-2PM

Thursday, Oct. 27th Bayville Fire Department 10AM-2PM

ALL CLINICS OFFER BOOSTER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 5 AND OLDER. BIVALENT BOOSTER NOW AVAILABLE FOR AGES 12 AND UP.

Pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD clinics held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm until further notice. Monkeypox vaccine available every Thursday in October from 1-4pm by appointment only. Flu shots available at all COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Schedule your appointment at www.ochd.org.

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Jackson Liberty Varsity Boys Soccer Win B South Division Championship

─Photo courtesy Jackson Liberty boys varsity soccer

JACKSON – Jackson Liberty boys varsity soccer beat Manchester 2-0 on October 14 and became co-division B south Champions with Point Pleasant

Borough. It’s the first time in the school’s history that the boys soccer team won a division championship! Congratulations!

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“Showcase of Champions” Rescheduled To October 23

JACKSON – The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Marching Band has announced that the date of the “Showcase of Champions” marching band competition has been rescheduled to October 23.

Come enjoy award-winning bands as they compete and are judged on music and the performance of their field shows. The JMHS Jaguar Marching Band will perform an exhibition of their show, “¡La Fiesta Brava!” Come and enjoy the show of music, color and choreography.

Food, vendors and a 50/50 raffle will be available, as well as a gift basket auction with beautifully designed baskets. The JMHS Jaguar Marching Band is proud to host this event at Jack Munley Field located at Jackson Memorial High School, 101 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the Jaguar Marching Band will perform at 3:15 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Jaguar Marching Band. The Jackson Memorial Band is under the direction of Jason Diaz and Eric Ficarra.

Volleyball Camp

JACKSON – Jackson Recreation will be hosting a volleyball camp for boys in grades 6th to 12th. The camp will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 6 through October 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jackson Memorial High School Memorial Gym.

Fee is $75 per camper, $100 for non-resi dents.no refunds after the program begins. $10 per refund fee.

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 Aquar ium. 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 Recre ation, 10 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For more information, call Jackson Recreation at 732-928-1260.

Fried Oyster & Chicken Salad Dinner

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volun teer 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 Thursday 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.

Register online at register.communitypass. net/Jackson.

For more information, call 732-928-1260.

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Ridgeway Rd • Manchester, NJ 08759

Oliverie Funeral Home has started a new project for the Veterans of Manchester Twp. We are currently collecting your personal photos that you are willing to share and publish in a veteran’s book for your community.

We are looking for pictures of you or your loved one in uniform and in any service-connected pictures you are willing to share and publish. Once completed the book will be given to the mayor and town council at a special Veteran’s Day commemorative presentation on November 11, 2022. We would also like to invite you and all veterans to a light snack in town hall after the ceremonies.

To participate please send or bring in your photos for us to scan, with the veteran’s name, branch service dates and DD214 to verify any medals given. The deadline for this is Friday November 4, 2022

For more information, please call 732-657-4900.

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Police Academy Graduates 32 New Officers

Photo courtesy Ocean County Police Academy Members of Ocean County Police Academy Basic Police Class #112 are led into Georgian Court University by members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.

By Bob Vosseller

LAKEWOOD – Thirty-two new police officers recently graduated as part of the 112th Basic Police Recruit Class at Geor

gian Court University.

The new officers were cheered on by family and friends, and recognized by (Officers - See Page 16)

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I May Buy A Less Expensive OTC Hearing Aid

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Discounts

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Customer Feedback

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Explore The Company’s Privacy Policies.

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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. Oth erwise, 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.

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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.

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The Bottom Line

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 questions 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 (Man ahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstate hearing.com.

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Top 6 Thyroid Supplements For Hypothyroidism - A Buyer’s Guide

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Your thyroid gland is a fat-burning switch as well as a thermostat.

Certain thyroid supplements can help you feel and look your best, even if things have been ‘off’ for a while. If this topic interests you, I have a comprehensive version of this article posted at my website, suzycohen.com.

Thyroid illness is very common. Approx imately twenty percent of adolescents and adults (age 12 and older) have some form of hypothyroidism. Some cases are so mild, it’s never even thought of. And some symptoms are so unusual, that the doctor never ties them together to your thyroid.

The prevalence of OCD (obsessive-compul sive disorder) and bipolar is higher in patients with thyroid disease than in the regular popu lation. Depression and poor concentration are two other issues that may get you pinned with a psychiatric illness. But studies have proven that thyroid medication works way better than antidepressants in a large percentage of people!

Did you know that there are supplements to help you convert an inactive thyroid hormone in your body to an active form? When this occurs, you start to feel yourself again! It’s termed thyroid hormone activation, or “T3 activation.” I know all about it, because I myself suffered from thyroid disease about 15 years ago, and I’m a thriver and even wrote a book on Amazon called Thyroid Healthy. Here are some of my favorite supplements on the market for 2022:

1. Thyroid Script - This is my bestselling supplement for thyroid and adrenal health. It helps with hair, weight, sleep and daytime en ergy. It was born out the very same nutrients and herbs that I used to buy one at a time when

I suffered myself. This formula brought me back to life! The exceptional blend contains methylated B vitamins, resveratrol, mullein, selenium, and digestive enzymes. There’s nothing like it on the market.

2. Vitamin D3 - Protects bones and teeth often problematic in hypothyroidism. Vi tamin D deficiency leads to autoimmune diseases, and increases the severity of hy pothyroidism.

3. Iodine - Required for thyroid hormone production. Symptoms of low iodine include fatigue, trouble concentrating, pale tongue, feeling colder than normal, dry skin, hair loss, and weight gain. Without iodine, thyroxine (thyroid hormone) cannot be made.

4. Ashwagandha - So profound is its benefit to the thyroid gland that it can boost energy reserves, provide antioxidant protection, improve T3 activation, help you lose weight, and improve mental clarity.

5. Digestive Enzymes - Gluten and casein are proteins that naturally occur in bread and milk, respectively. These proteins are consid ered problematic for some people, especially in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s disease or Graves’ disease.

6. Catalase - This enzyme breaks down peroxide which is often spawned in chronic autoimmune conditions. It can lead to rusting, or greying and gloom in the body! Reducing peroxide (through catalase enzyme which you make in your own liver) can help.

I’ve discussed half a dozen useful things here. Research on your own. Ask your doctor what’s right for you. And most importantly, download my free ebook entitled, Hypo thyroidism: 5 Reasons You Don’t Get Well. Find it at https://shop.suzycohen.com/pages/ ebook-hypothyroidism

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a host of public officials and local law enforcement leaders during a ceremony on October 7.

Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane was the keynote speaker. The class was also addressed by Ocean Coun ty Commissioner Gary Quinn, liaison to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, which oversees the Ocean County Police Academy.

Quinn noted, “your training at the Ocean County Police Academy began April 29. During this time, you were provided access to the best of instructors, met mentors that will continue to assist you throughout your career and received the tools you will need to start out in your police work.”

“I can say with great certainty, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners supports you and the work you do 100 percent. “Your work makes a difference in our communities and our neighborhoods every single day,” Quinn added.

Graduates receiving awards during the ceremony included: Pierce G. Drzymkow ski, Point Pleasant Police Department, the James J. Tracey Leadership Award, High Academic Award, High Marksmanship Award and Perfect Score in qualifying firearms rounds; Shane P. Evans, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, PTC Merit Award Winner and High Overall Award; and Coleton D. Bucci, Burlington Town

ship Police Department; High Physical Fitness Award. Also receiving a perfect score in three qualifying firearms rounds were Riley R. Fahnholz, Anthony B. Rossi, Shawn C. Spina, Nicholas J. Tav alaiccio and Alexander W. Trust.

The graduates and their respective police departments are Haaris Ahmad, Brookdale Police Department; Angelica G. Bran, Matthew Z. Devera, Nancy M. Garcia, Olivia E. Krasucki, Alexander Kruczyk, Alexios Lambos, Andrew M. Michael, Christopher C. Shaw, Jr., Dan iel A. Veliz, Brian J. Wehnert, Bayonne Police Department; Coleton D. Bucci, Michael C. Fell, Austin C. Wilk, Burling ton Township Police Department; Sean R. Capper, William A. Kirchoff, Ryan D. Rodriguez, Anthony B. Rossi, Nicholas J. Tavalaiccio, Brick Township Police Department.

The graduation class also includes: Nicholas M. Chianca, Jasmin Colon, Belmar Police Department; Pierce G. Drzymkowski, Point Pleasant Police Department; Shane P. Evans, Alexan der W. Trust, Ocean County Sheriff’s Department; Riley R. Fahnholz, Kayle R. Reale, Jackson Township Police De partment; Julian A. Guzman, Leonardo Shimonovich, Lakewood Police Depart ment; Timothy J. Perruso, Lavallette Police Department; Matthew J. Robles, Mullica Township Police Department; Shawn C. Spina, Lacey Township Police Department and Jared S. Wigert, Bay Head Police Department.

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Companies

Ride Share?

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

Over the last few years, Transportation Net work Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit:

(1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be de pendent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense

insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the unin sured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motor ists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network com pany driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much sim pler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technol ogy. So, it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and re moving the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

Ocean County Clerk Receives Statewide Honor

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY – County Clerk Scott M. Colabella recently received a statewide honor as the recipient of the 2022 Gill Job Award for his public service efforts to the people of Ocean County and the State of New Jersey.

The award is given each year by the Consti tutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ) to a member who demonstrates the years of dedicated service and hard work repeat edly shown by the award’s namesake, Former Bergen County Surrogate Gill Job.

COANJ is a bi-partisan organization com prised of the Sheriffs, Surrogates, County Clerks and Registers representing the S21 Counties in New Jersey.

Colabella is the only Constitutional Officer in New Jersey to receive both the Gill Job award and the Rita Rosenberg Award for a deputy Constitutional Officer. Colabella won the Rosenberg Award for outstanding service as Ocean County Deputy County Clerk in 2006.

“I am honored to receive both the Rosenberg Award and the Gill Job Award during my years in the County Clerk’s Office. It has truly been a privilege to serve the people of Ocean County,” Colabella said.

He was presented with the Gill Job Award by COANJ outgoing President Christine Hanlon, who also serves as Monmouth County Clerk, during the association’s recent conference in

Atlantic City. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy is the new association President for 2023.

“A heartfelt thank you to President Hanlon and all of my colleagues throughout our great state for honoring me with this prestigious award,” Colabella added. He started working in the clerk’s office in 1993 as an executive assistant to former Ocean County Clerk M. Dean Haines.

He was later appointed Deputy County Clerk on January 1, 2004 by former County Clerk Carl W. Block and during his tenure, Colabella supervised the office during the trials of Super storm Sandy, which struck the region just days before the 2012 presidential elections.

Colabella has also been credited with upgrad ing the County Clerk’s website and adding the newest technology to the Clerk’s office.

He recently helped coordinate major changes to the state’s election laws, including the ex pansion of vote-by-mail and the introduction of early voting.

“Scott has served during a most challenging time,” County Commissioner Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the County Clerk’s Office said. “He has done an outstanding job implementing these important changes and ensuring that voters’ rights are fully protected in our county. I am pleased to congratulate County Clerk Scott Colabella on winning this prestigious award.”

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella receives the Gill Job Award for his out standing tenure of service to the people of Ocean County at the recent Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey Conference in Atlantic City. With Colabella is Passaic County Deputy Clerk Nawissa Tawech, winner of 2022 Rita Rosenberg Award for an outstanding Deputy Constitutional Officer.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Direct your energy into social activities. Your input may be welcomed when involved with group dynamics; you’re likely skilled at handling complicated negotiations. Enjoy receiving extra attention in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Navigate workplace politics with expert actions. A friendly outgoing manner could attract new contacts and friends in the upcoming week. You and a partner can make extra money by working as a team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for opportunities, not obstacles. When you work well with others, you can easily win applause and get your way. In the week ahead, using an outgoing and enthusiastic approach will make others feel at ease.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Remain sharp and thorough about the details. You and a partner or loved one may be in agreement if you take action. In the week ahead, only buy items that will stand up to daily use without wrecking the budget.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might prefer to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. If you need to, explain your motivations for handling subjects and physical tasks at a fast pace. Social interactions could take priority in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you insist on having the best, you will often get the best. In the week ahead, sharing your possessions with others to make them happy may become a priority. Avoid letting jealousy or greed affect your financial decisions.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult to spend time alone with someone because there might be many others clamoring for your attention. This may be a good week to join a club or organization while your pop ularity appears to be at a peak.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This can be a promising week to grow closer to loved ones. Family members may help you learn to be a true friend. Use your know-how and experience to handle unexpected changes and achieve long-term goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Energet ic go-getters could spark your enthusiasm. Feed off someone else’s ambitions and positive energy in the week to come and your bank balance might thank you. Friends may fill your social calendar.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Strike the nail right on the head. The more diligent you are, the further you can go and much more will be accomplished. In the coming week, your passion, drive and ambition may be apparent to the naked eye.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Combin ing social activities with an organized plan of action can lead to accomplishment in the week ahead. Don’t expect too much, too soon, because achieving the most worthwhile things always take time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are resourceful, you can recycle or upcycle anything. A loved one may have some original ideas. As the week unfolds, a passing infatuation or mental rabbit hold could cause you to waste time.

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FLUFFY BISCUITS WITH JUICY PEACHES AND AIRY WHIPPED CREAM GIVE THAT SUMMER FEELING ANY TIME

By America’s Test Kitchen

PEACH SHORTCAKES

Makes 4 shortcakes

1 pound sliced frozen peaches, thawed

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

3 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon sugar, measured separately, plus extra for sprinkling

1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup buttermilk

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 cups whipped cream

1. Use dry measuring cups to measure out 3/4 cup peaches and transfer to a cutting board. Set aside remaining peaches. Roughly chop 3/4 cup peaches.

2.Inalargemicrowave-safebowl,combinechoppedpeach es, ground ginger, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Use a rubber spatula to stir until well combined. Heat in the microwave until peaches are bubbling, about 1 1/2 minutes.

3. Remove bowl from microwave. Use potato masher to crush chopped peaches. Add remaining sliced peaches to bowl and use rubber spatula to stir until combined. Let sit

until peachesarejuicy, atleast30 minutesorup to 2 hours.

4. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed bak ing sheet with parchment paper.

5. In a medium bowl, whisk togetherflour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.

6. In a liquid measuring cup, use a fork to stir buttermilk and melted butter until butter forms small clumps.

7. Add buttermilk mixture to bowl with flour mixture. Use a clean rubber spatula to stir until combined.

8. Spray inside of 1/2-cup dry measuring cup with vegetable oil spray. Use a greased measuring cup to scoop batter and use butter knife to scrape off extra batter. Drop 4 scoops onto the parchment-lined bak ing sheet, leaving space between biscuits. Sprinkle each biscuit generously with extra sugar.

9. Place baking sheet in oven. Bake biscuits until the tops are golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes.

10. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let biscuits cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. (This is a good time to make your whipped cream if using homemade.)

11. When biscuits are ready, split biscuits open with a clean fork. Transfer biscuits to individual serving plates. Use a slotted spoon to divide peaches evenly among biscuit bottoms. Top each with a spoonful of whipped cream and 1 biscuit top. Serve.

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