2022-11-12 - The Jackson Times

Holbrook Little League Hits It Out Of The Park

Mayor Speaks Out Against Health Insurance Costs

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON –Town ship Mayor Michael Reina recently com mented on what he said was an “unprec edented increase” in premiums in the State Health Benefits Pro gram.

“Last month, New Jersey’s State Health Benefits Commission voted 3-2 to approve rate hikes of more than 20 percent on health plans that cover more than 800,000 state and local gov ernment workers, in cluding a 22.8 percent rate increase on pre miums for county and

local governments,” the mayor said.

The State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) offers medi cal, prescription drug and dental coverage to qualified state and participating local government public employees, retirees and eligible depen dents. SHBP plans are self-funded, meaning that the money paid out for benefits comes directly from a SHBP fund supplied by the state, participating local employers and member premiums.

“These

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – May or Michael Reina has been known to use the expression “hitting it

out of the park” when it came to the govern ing body’s work but a dozen red and white uniformed heavy hit

ters could have easily earned that distinction.

Members of the Hol brook Little League team, coaches and

parents came out to a recent Township Coun cil meeting and were presented a mayor’s (League - See Page 4)

Threat Made To Synagogues Follows Trend Of Rising Hate Crimes

By Chris Lundy

NEW JERSEY – A threat to synagogues in New Jersey reported by the FBI underscored what Jewish people in the state already knew: bias crimes against them are increasing.

Authorities were silent as to the exact nature of the threat, only that it was

“credible information” and that people should take heed of the warning.

“The FBI has received credible information of a broad threat to syna gogues in NJ. We ask at this time that you take all security precautions to protect your commu nity and facility. We will share more information

as soon as we can. Stay alert. In case of emer gency call police,” FBI Newark stated. “The FBI takes all threats serious ly and we are working with our law enforcement partners actively investi gating this threat. We are also engaged with our faith-based partners in the affected community.

We are taking a proactive measure with this warn ing while investigative processes are carried out.”

The location was not specified. The “affected community” could mean the Jewish community as opposed to a town or neighborhood.

Every year, the ADL

(Anti-Defamation League) Center on Ex tremism tracks incidents of antisemitic harass ment, vandalism and as sault in the United States.

The number of incidents reported in 2021 was 2,717 - a 34% increase from 2020 and the highest number since (Threat - See Page 8)

Storm Package Bills Lauded By Jackson Council

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Township officials supported a storm related bill pack age by former Coun cilman Alex Sauickie, now a 12th District As semblyman, that would help for victims of dev asting storms.

Councilman Nino Borrelli spoke about the bill package early during a recent Town ship Council meeting, highlighting the 10 th anniversary of Super Storm Sandy and the

current devastation witnessed in Florida by Hurricane Ian. “I am introducing reso lution 400-R-22 with the Township Council supporting three storm related bills introduced by our former council colleague, Assembly man Alex Sauickie that will benefit our fellow residents.

“Having grown up and lived in Brick, I know family and friends who lost their homes in (Bills - See Page 5)

─Photo by Bob Vosseller Coaches and team members of the Holbrook Little League assemble inside the Jackson Munic ipal Complex prior to a proclamation by the Mayor and Council held during a recent Jackson Council meeting.

proclamation for their standing in the dis trict this season.

“They won the district 18, 8-year-old Little League championship. They went to Toms River, lost the first two games and then won the district 18 and then went on to the first ever 8-year-old state tournament and won third out of 108,” their Coach Ryan Holmes said. “I’ve been with Holbrook for two years. I helped coach the 7-year-old team and this is my first year managing the 8-year-old team.”

When asked as they stood anxiously inside the Town Hall, prior to the Council meet ing, as to whether they were excited about receiving a proclamation, all 12 responded in unison, “yes.” When their coach added if they knew what a proclamation was, they responded in unison, “no.” They were aware that they were being honored and that was all they needed to know.

“This evening is very special,” Township Clerk Mary Moss said. “We have Coach Holmes here and he has a few comments and then we will issue the proclamation.”

Holmes said, “I want to thank everyone, this is a really great honor. I know all the parents here tonight had their summer taken up with what was happening. Many volunteered their time. I want to thank all the coaches.”

Business Administrator Terence Wall read the proclamation on behalf of Mayor

Reina and the Council. “This is all for guess who?” he asked the team. “It’s all for you,” he added.

“The team went on to its first ever 8-yearold State Tournament out of 108 Little League teams,” Wall said. Each of the players received their own proclamation certificate. “The entire team should be commended for a job well done.”

Wall added, “we hereby recognize and express sincere congratulations to the members, coaching staff and parents of the Holbrook Little League for their outstand ing achievement and wish them the best of luck in their future baseball careers.”

Councilman Nino Borrelli complimented the team saying, “congratulations to the young men that were just here and win ning the district 18 championship. That is a pretty awesome accomplishment at a very young age. Jackson Township is so proud of them and we wish them much continued success.”

“Congratulations again to the Holbrook Little League. That is quite an accom plishment and that is probably the closest you come to the Toms River East win ning the Little League World Series so it was good to see some representatives of Jackson do so well,” Councilman Steve Chisholm said.

Councilwoman Samara O’Neill said she enjoyed “seeing Holbrook team coming in to the room with all that energy and little faces. Kudos to them on doing such a great job. I know some of the parents and they show a lot of dedication and I know that

is shared by the residents.”

Holbrook Little League is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to provide a safe, instructional and fun environment for the children of Jackson. Their players are ages 4 to16 and they are chartered under the umbrella of Little League International, Inc, and Little League District 18 of New Jersey.

According to their website, Holbrook

shares a mission to “to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball.”

For more information about the Hol brook Little League that meets at 366 Bartley Road in Jackson, call 609-8915898 or visit their website at holbrook littleleague.com

─Photo by Bob Vosseller Members of the Holbrook Little League 8-year-old team joined their coaches and the Jackson Council recently after they received a proclamation for their team’s standing in a district win.

SuperStorm Sandy who had to rebuild or never did rebuild. From what I read bill A-333 would require electric companies to reimburse residential and commercial customers who experience power out ages lasting more than 48 hours for the cost of replacing prescription medicine or perishable goods,” Borrelli said.

He noted the second bill A-4731 would authorize public utilities and cable, internet and cell phone companies to operate more efficiently during emer gencies by using drones to assess and maintain critical infrastructure.

Through this bill, the state would be required to adopt rules, in accordance with federal laws and regulations, per mitting the use of unmanned aircraft in this manner “and thus maintain critical infrastructure” Borrelli added.

He noted the third bill, A-4732, “would provide an income tax deduction to res idents who put in backup generators at their primary residence.” Borrelli urged support by the public for these bills and to contact the State House Senate and Assembly leaders to post these three bills for a vote.

Sauickie compared Hurricane Ian’s recent path of destruction in Florida to SuperStorm Sandy’s devastating impact on New Jersey 10 years ago. He noted it was the state’s worst natural disas ter and said his three bills would help

Garden State residents and businesses prepare for and recover from weather events.

“Seeing the images of boats washed ashore, homes ripped from their foun dations, and recovery efforts in Florida brings back memories of SuperStorm Sandy,” Sauickie (R-Ocean) said. “I have so much empathy for the people of Florida, because we understand what they are going through. It’s why I believe this package of bills is so im portant right now.”

Approximately 30,000 residents were displaced from their homes in Ocean County, more than any other county in New Jersey. After Superstorm Sandy hit the state’s coast on Oct. 29, 2012, 38 people in New Jersey died and as many as 82,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.

The Assemblyman added, during San dy, 2.6 million New Jersey residents lost power. A third of them went without electricity for at least a week. “That kind of outage is devastating to every one, but even losing power for a day can have major consequences for those who rely on medical devices.”

Sauickie said A-4732, “can literally save lives by providing power and preserving emergency services during a storm.”

He said he sponsored A-333 to address the associated costs following the loss of power. That bill is currently awaiting a hearing in an Assembly committee. Residents could receive up to $540 and

businesses could recoup as much as $10,700.

“With sky-high food prices, a family cannot easily replace a week’s worth of groceries. New Jersey businesses, especially small businesses, cannot take another financial hit. Being forced to throw away products because of power restoration delays isn’t within most businesses’ budgets. Public utilities

providing unreliable service have to be held accountable,” Sauickie added.

Assemblyman Sauickie said, “getting this bill package passed ahead of the next Sandy, Ian or Ida is crucial to our security, safety and resilience.”

The Jackson Council unanimously approved the resolution of support that Borrelli put forward during its October 25 meeting.

─Photo courtesy 12th District Legislative Office Jackson Council Vice President Andrew Kern, left, joins former Councilman, now 12th District Assemblyman Alex Sauickie, Jackson Council President Martin Flem ming and Councilman Nino Borrelli. The Jackson Council recently voted to support a storm related bill package introduced by Assemblyman Sauickie.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

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Privately Educated Kids Need To Learn Diversity

Private schools need cultural diversity added to their curriculum to learn about others outside of their own ethnic group. Most private schools in our area are white stu dents. They are primar ily one ethnic group and learning cultural diversi ty will equip them for the business world and life!

A local church had a large homeschool net work and most of the stu dents were white and did not interact with many Black, Jewish, or Latino kids on a regular basis. They may not experience the awesome taste of an empanada, eating a falafel, hear the story of a civil rights fighter who changed the nation and basically engage in the natural education that comes from being around others.

I just reached out to a Christian-based ho meschool group to be a part of a youth advisory council, so they can have a voice at the table in the community in which they live. Because they want their youth to be separate, and not influenced by other youth in these for mative years, they have not joined in.

They have the Christian faith somewhat skewed, because those students should be walking in love and be a blessing to their fellow classmates and kids in the community.

The Orthodox communi ty needs this a great deal as well. The separation of their youth and com munity to pursue their relationship with G-d is a wonderful journey for any ethnic group, howev er, it causes many to not appreciate the beautiful aspects of diversity and their neighbor’s culture.

Mexican and Black people have issues, and yet they both have felt the pain of prejudice and dis crimination. “No Jews, Blacks and Mexicans” were the signs during Jim Crow. When you see another ethnic group experiencing what your people went through, there should be a degree of compassion and sup port.

Some in Black lead ership used to say, they want us to learn about the Holocaust yet do not want to talk about slavery.

I remember when the Jewish community start ed to change Holocaust studies and museums to Genocide studies. It is showing other eth nic groups we empa thize with the strategies their people endured, and when you care about them, it helps to make them care about you. People think if it is not affecting my people, we don’t care, and that is not cool. It is not reflective of the beautiful value to “do unto others as you would have done for you.” Let us celebrate the diversity of each other and make the places we call home for now, find moments of kindness, respect, and peace! Cultural Diversity is celebrating and learn ing the interesting and fun things about ethnic groups, and some of their challenges and even their dreams. If many in the private schools are pur suing a relationship with G-d, who is Love, they should realize that this beautiful cultural mosaic of mankind is what G-d designed!

Colin Lewis Love Your Neighbor of Ocean County

Make Your Voice Heard –Write A Letter

For the past 45 years I have been writing letters to the editor on a variety of topics, and hopefully all were not just a glaring waste of trees.

I remember, however, what my old creative writing pro fessor told me upon leaving his class for the last time: “No matter how wonderful you may think your writing is, remember that the next day it’s going to be used to wrap the garbage.”

I think what’s overlooked sometimes in writing letters to the editor, is the oppor tunity our area newspa pers give us to express our thoughts and opinions, even though we may lack the literary sophistication and elegance of a Hemingway or a Faulkner.

The Asbury Park Press, The Jackson Times, The TriTown News and in earlier times, the Lakewood Daily Times, and Ocean County Observer, all have over the years provided its readers with a chance to be heard.

When it comes to freedom of thought and freedom to write what you think, it is well we remember the words of the late journalist H.L. Mencken: “I know of no human right that is more valuable as the simple right to utter what seems (at the moment) to be the truth. Take away this right, and none other is worth a hoot, nor indeed,

Letters To The Editor

Dobbs Decision Mischaracterized

The League of Women Voters of Monmouth Coun ty (9/24/22) mischaracteriz es the recent Dobbs decision of the US Supreme Court. Since misinformation is so rampant, the co-pres idents of the LWVMon mouth should be more pre cise. Words are important. “The constitutional right to abortion” is a phrase so often repeated, that it is accepted as a fact. The Supreme Court found that a right to abortion is not found in the Constitution. It did not “overturn” this imputed right. Any study of the Constitution’s authors would make clear that they and their compatriots uni versally abhorred abortion. So no stretch of logic can seat a right to abortion in the Constitution. Even the feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg recognized the frailty of Roe v. Wade. States will enact laws that allow and/or potentially limit abortion. That is as it should be in a republic. There are many voters who wish to protect and nurture unborn girls and boys.

Peter Eschmann Barnegat

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This letter is in response to “Preserve Columbus Day Holiday,” in the October 8 edition.

People keep wanting to preserve Columbus Day, but they don’t want to learn about what Columbus actu ally did.

First of all, Christopher Columbus never set foot on United States soil. He landed in South America, Central America, and the Caribbe an islands. But never in the states. He didn’t “discover America.” He was nowhere near America.

If we’re going to give him a holiday, it should be to learn what not to do. His story should be seen as a cautionary tale.

This was a man who en slaved natives, murdered and raped them. When slaves revolted, he had them killed, dismembered and paraded their body parts through their villages.

This is not someone who deserves their own day. There shouldn’t be a parade. There shouldn’t be anything but disgust for this man who committed atrocities.

How can you say you care about history when you don’t even know the history?

Jason Banes Toms River

are subject to only out-ofpocket co-pays. Medicare was never designed to pay 100% of eligible charges. If your coverage does handle your drug costs that way then you bought the wrong coverage but your coverage may be changed on your Supplemental Coverage at any time. So check with your advisor to find coverage that does the job you need done.

Further, price controls se verely limit the drug compa nies (to fund) their research projects on both improve ments in existing products and coming out with new ones to treat additional con ditions.

I do not know what took place in Congress but since the Democrats control both the House and Senate, per haps some Democrats didn’t vote for the bill either if the Bill did not pass. For any House or Senate member voted against the Bill, find out what their issues were.

Editor’s note: The measure failed 57-43. The bill had the majority vote, but the GOP used a parliamentary pro cedure to require 60 votes to win instead of 51.

J. Lindsay Fuller, CLU, RIA Beach Haven

I Voted Because My Ancestors Couldn’t

This year, I voted early to honor my Black and wom en ancestors, who weren’t allowed that freedom.

Your characterization of those bad Republicans refused to vote for the pro posed limitation on patient cost for insulin.

I have been in the Em ployee Benefit business for over 55 years and we dealt heavily with Group and In dividual Health Insurance.

If a Medicare enrollee purchases Supplemental Coverage, those normally

The fact that women only had the right to vote for 100 years shows how little our Founding Fathers thought of us. It wasn’t until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that codified it and kept states from enforcing voting laws that discriminated. In theory, at least. There’s still Jim Crow-style laws on the books and more being writ ten every day.

This is the history they don’t want you to learn.

Maya Brant-Jones Brick

Response To “Why Did GOP Vote Against Lowering Insulin?”

It’s Time To Stop Celebrating Columbus

can any other exist.”

Borden Applegate Jackson

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Legislation To Expand Access To STEM Education

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2563) amending the New Jersey Department of Educa tion grant program for STEM teachers established by the Governor in 2019. Signed amid a nationwide teacher shortage, the law will incentivize public school STEM teachers to participate in the program and ensure that nonpublic school students have access to STEM education.

The legislation expands the number of educators who are eligible to provide STEM instruction at nonpublic schools in addition to their public school du ties. The law also broadens the hours at which public school teachers can teach at nonpublic schools, in addition to increasing teacher compensation for participating in the program.

“As we continue to support our stu dents through the most formidable challenges of the 21st century, it is im perative that we continue to ensure that

all students have access to a world-class STEM education,” said Gover nor Murphy. “Since the beginning of my Admin istration, I have remained unwavering in my com mitment not just to New Jersey children, but to the teachers responsible for our students’ instruction, safety, and wellbeing. The expansion of the program I signed into law three years ago will provide current and prospective public school educators with greater flexibility and compen sation to provide STEM education to nonpublic school students.”

Primary sponsors for the legislation include Senators Vin Gopal and Shirley K. Turner and Assemblymembers Gary S. Schaer and Sterley S. Stanley.

“Given the difficult big picture envi ronmental, technological and biological questions facing our world, the need for high-quality and diversified STEM classes, curriculum and instruction for our young people is more vital than ever,” said Senator Gopal, Chair of the Senate Education Committee. “By moving to further enhance the STEM educator grant program, we can attract more committed, well-qualified teach ers to join the ranks, and feed the minds

$153M To Help NJ Families Cover Heating Costs

of hungry students who wish to pursue meaningful and worthwhile careers across the STEM spectrum.”

“The improved STEM Educator Grant Program is a crucial step in ensuring educational equity for every student in New Jersey, regardless of what school they attend,” said Assemblyman Schaer. “Generous State funded grants will create needed opportunities for our highly qualified public school teachers in nonpublic schools that cannot pro vide advanced STEM programming. This legislation represents an essential component of New Jersey’s historic investments in emerging technologies and groundbreaking innovations.”

“Educators throughout New Jersey share a common goal of wanting to

provide students with greater learning opportunities in school and greater chances for success after graduation,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “This legislation helps us move toward that goal by building upon incentives designed to introduce high-quality STEM coursework to more New Jersey students.”

“This innovative program has ex panded access to a STEM education for many communities and these changes will further enhance the abil ity of teachers to participate and for schools to utilize the educational op portunity it provides their students,” said Katie Katz, Executive Director of Teach NJ.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) an nounced $153.3 million from the U.S. Depart ment of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help residents across the state pay for home energy costs this winter. Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is provided by the federal government and administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), will help low-income individuals and families pay for home heating costs and cover unpaid utility bills. 219,755 households across New Jersey benefited from LIHEAP in 2020. “No family should have to choose between heating their home, putting food on the table, and buying medicine,” said Sen. Menendez. “As winter nears, it’s critical that low-income

families and seniors across the state have the resources to pay their bills and heat their homes. The additional funding Senator Booker and I helped secure will help even more New Jersey families who are struggling to make ends meet.”

“Funding LIHEAP is critical to making home energy affordable for low-income fam ilies and seniors,” said Sen. Booker. “This federal funding will provide much-needed relief to New Jersey families so they remain healthy and warm this winter. I am happy to see this funding awarded to our state when it is needed the most.”

In total, the Biden Administration an nounced $4.5 billion in LIHEAP funding nationwide. The funding includes an addi tional $1 billion for LIHEAP that Congress appropriated in the most recent budget ex tension, as well as an additional $100 million Sens. Menendez and Booker secured in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was signed into law last year.

Senator Cory Booker

From The Desk Of The Governor Phil Murphy MANCHESTER

they started to record them in 1979.

It’s important to note that some in cidents don’t get reported, especially in the case of bias incidents against school-aged children.

Of the total, 1,776 were harassment, 853 were vandalism, and 88 were as

sault. Regarding the assaults, there were 131 victims, and none of the attacks were fatal. Additionally, 77 of the attacks were without the use of a deadly weapon.

“Incidents in K-12 schools, colleges and universities increased in 2021 but were flat compared to the five-year average,” ADL reported. “In 2021, ADL logged 331 incidents at non-Jew ish K-12 schools (up 106% from 161 in

2020), and 155 incidents at colleges and universities (up 21% from 128 in 2020).

“In 2021, there were 525 logged in cidents at Jewish institutions such as synagogues, Jewish community cen ters, and Jewish schools, an increase of 61% from 327 in 2020. 413 were inci dents of harassment, 101 were incidents of vandalism and 11 were incidents of assault,” they said.

The top three states for incidents were

New York (416), New Jersey (370), and California (367).

They were able to attribute 484 of the incidents to hate groups.

The Ocean and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Offices also let residents know they were taking the threat se riously.

“We at MCPO have contacted our local police chiefs to increase patrols at our synagogues, and are asking the general public, including our Jewish communities across Monmouth Coun ty: if you see something, say something by contacting local authorities,” the Monmouth Prosecutor’s Office said.

Ultimately, the threat was found but the police presence remained.

“The FBI has indicated that the source of the threat to synagogues in New Jer sey has been identified and mitigated,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said in a later statement.

“In an abundance of caution, we will maintain an increased law enforcement presence around temples and syna gogues. We will continue to collaborate with our law enforcement partners at the federal, State and local level to protect our houses of worship in Ocean County. We will take all necessary se curity precautions to ensure the safety of our residents in Ocean County. Even though the threat has been mitigated, please stay vigilant and remember, if you see something, say something!”

Lakewood Police also issued a state ment noting that it was working with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Depart ment to increase patrols of marked and unmarked vehicles.

“In addition, we have also deployed specially trained rapid response offi cers. Although there isn’t any specific information pertaining to Lakewood, we are in communication with our lo cal, county and federal counterparts in order to ensure the greatest protection to those we serve.”

Suspicious activity should be reported to your local police department, or you can call 911 or the Counterterrorism Watch Desk at 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ (1866-472-3365) or email tips@njohsp. gov.

Funding For Security

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Secu rity awarded 131 New Jersey faith-based and nonprofit organizations a total of $18.9 million from the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). Through the NSGP, faith institutions will receive support to prevent, protect against, and recover from terrorist attacks, including by installing physical security improvements, imple menting emergency readiness programs, and improving community safety.

“We cannot ignore the disturbing rise in bias incidents and hate crimes, nor can we tolerate threats to any religious or cultural community,” said Senator Cory Booker when the grants were announced on Oc tober 13. “These security grants will help protect communities across New Jersey against dangerous hate-filled attacks and support our state’s vital infrastructure.”

“Because of our state’s proximity to large metro areas, airports, seaports and transit hubs, New Jersey must remain vigilant and prepared to respond to any type of attack,” said Senator Bob Menendez. “This critical funding will provide our first responders and nonprofit organiza tions added resources to safeguard our

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unprecedented increases will have a devastating impact on active employees and retirees, as well as a significant, negative impact on county and local governments. And we all know what that means: The state will force tax payers across the state to absorb these expenses,” the mayor added.

“I stand with county and local elect ed officials all across New Jersey, including the Ocean County Mayors’ Association, in opposition to these un acceptable increases. Coming at a time when pandemic relief is now drying up for local governments, the timing for these increases could not be worse,” Mayor Reina remarked.

“Governor Murphy and the entire New Jersey Legislature must fight to reverse this terrible decision, which will impact more than 800,000 peo ple enrolled in the SHBP, as well as millions of New Jerseyans who will be forced to absorb these costs if the governor and the state’s leadership fail to push back,” he added.

The Division of Pensions and Ben efits, part of the New Jersey Depart ment of the Treasury, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the SHPB. The State Health Benefits Commission is the executive body responsible for overseeing the SHBP. Some towns were able to find cheaper alternatives. Berkeley Township, for example, shopped for insurance provid ers over the summer and will be saving $500,000 next year.

Officers Take Part In Trunk Or Treat

JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Police Department took part in various Trunk or Treat and Safe Trick or Treat events throughout the town. P.O. Bollard, P.O. Hornfeck, P.O. Schmidt and P.O. Hen drick were at Romeos Plaza and Rosenauer

─Photo courtesy Jackson Police School taking part in Trunk or Treat events while Sgt. Grochowski took part in Safe Trick or Treat at Town Hall. It was lots of fun interacting with the residents of Jackson and of course the children. We can say we had a spooktacular time!

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Mayor Visits 1st Grade Classes

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, in accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Law”, P.L. 1975, c. 231, hereby establishes the following schedule of meetings to be held during 2022-2023. All meetings shall commence at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Regular November 21, 2022 Monday

Regular December 15, 2022 Thursday

Regular January 19, 2023 Thursday

Regular February 16, 2023 Thursday

Regular March 16, 2023 Thursday

Regular April 27, 2023 Thursday

Regular May 18, 2023 Thursday

Regular June 15, 2023 Thursday

Year End June 30, 2023 Friday, 12:00 Noon

Regular July 20, 2023 Thursday, 12:00 Noon

Regular August 17, 2023 Thursday, 12:00 Noon

PLUMSTED – Mayor Robert Bowen addressed 1st grade classes at the Dr. Gerald H. Woehr Elementary School, New Egypt. His presentation pertained

─Photo courtesy Plumsted Township to his role as mayor, as well as the functions of local government. Who knows which student(s) may be a future elected official(s)?

Regular September 21, 2023 Thursday

Regular October 19, 2023 Thursday

Reorganization November 1, 2023 Wednesday, 12:00 Noon

Meetings will be held in the Conference Room in the Administration Building, at 137 Bey Lea Road, Toms River, New Jersey unless otherwise indicated.

PLEASE NOTE FURTHER, that the public shall not be permitted to actively participate in the Executive Sessions and that the Board of Education of the Vocational School in the County of Ocean in its discretion may prohibit or regulate participation at any meeting.

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Air Force Junior ROTC Presents Colors At Eagles Game

JACKSON – This is yet another feather in the caps of our cadets, who never cease to make this district proud!

From student Aiden Snedeker, the cadet commanding the AFJROTC Color Guard: “To present the American Flag at an NFL game was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that many will never have the chance to experience. The feeling of honor and pride that swept over me as I stood on the 50yard line, the national anthem playing, and 60,000 or more people’s eyes fixated on me was one that I have never experienced up until this point. If given the opportunity, 100 times out of 100, I would choose to take on that responsibility and pressure because the reward was well worth it.”

From Cadet Group Commander James

Garr, who was part of the Color Guard team: “After a long week of practice, we finally executed our color guard routine during the National Anthem for an Ea gles game. While we were all extremely anxious leading up to the performance, there was a strange sense of calmness right before we stepped off. That sense of calmness eroded once the Eagles players were introduced. Despite the noise of the crowd and the F-16s that flew over, we accomplished the mission and gained invaluable experience.”

Congratulations to AFJROTC Instructor Colonel Jonathan Spare and Color Guard Presenting: Aiden Snedeker, James Garr, Matthew Harney, Emily Boyce, Hope McHugh.

Take A Hike Day

JACKSON – Take A Hike Day, on November 17 from 1 to 3 p.m., is the ideal opportunity to reconnect with the fundamentally important things in life: the fresh air, blue sky, deep rich earth, and all creatures that share our home, the Earth.

Join the staff at Forest Resource Ed ucation Center to hike and appreciate the things we find along the way on a 1.5 hour walk in the Pinelands. Our naturalists will guide and answer any

questions that you may have about this unique Pineland ecology.

Hikes such as this one will be held monthly on the 3rd Thursday on the Month now through the Winter (which are best days being there are no bugs!)

Pre-registration only at fore stresourceeducationcenter.eventbrite. com , accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 20 people per hike. Regis tration is free and open to all persons 10 years plus.

─Photo courtesy Jackson School District

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What Are Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids?

Also called “OTCs” or “OTC hearing aids,” these devices are a new class of hearing instruments that are specific to the U.S., regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and approved only for those 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.

How Do OTCs Differ from Tradition al Hearing Technology?

Unlike today’s prescriptive and custom izable hearing aids fit by a licensed hear ing care professional, OTCs are designed only for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They might not align with one’s actual hearing loss, which could be greater than perceived.

What Will These Over-the-Counter Devices Cost?

Prices may range from the hundreds to the low thousands. As with many prod ucts, the price will likely vary across manufacturers and other sellers. What’s the Best Way to Know Wheth er OTCs Are Right for Me?

Self-diagnosis can lead to under- or overtreatment of hearing loss, both of which can affect your health and quality of life. The best way to learn what’s happening with your hearing and which solution most effectively addresses your needs is to connect with a licensed hear ing care provider.

Will I Get Help Choosing an OTC?

It may depend on where you buy it. With the product expected to be available for self-selection at local drugstores, big-box retailers such as Best Buy, online, and elsewhere, a sales clerk will likely not have expertise in hearing health to guide you in your purchase.

What If I Go Forward with OTC Hearing Aids?

It’s possible the OTCs you select may suffice in the present. Future needs, how ever, may require other solutions. Regular professional checkups can help you keep an eye on your hearing wellness plan and make any needed updates. Before purchas ing an OTC, carefully read the reviews and know exactly what their return policy is.

Hearing problems can stem from excess noise, genetic history, earwax buildup, infection, or some other source that self-treating with OTCs may cause you to miss. A hearing care professional can help you determine whether the OTC hearing aid is actually meeting your better-hearing goals.

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer most of your hearing health care questions. We can be reached at 732-8183610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-9788946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

3 Harmful Ingredients May Be In Your Nail Polish

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When you have to do a lot of dishes, laundry, and other household chores, your nail polish isn’t going to stay on very long. Perhaps you’ve turned to using a lot of nail polish, or maybe you go to salons to have them apply the long-wearing shellac/gel nail polish with the UV light.

You may be thinking, “So what? It doesn’t get into my body anyway.”

But it does, and studies prove it. Certain chemicals in nail polish can be easily absorbed into the body. So the main point I’d like to make today is that whatever you expose your fingertips and fingernails to does actually get into your bloodstream.

We know it’s a big problem because huge, beloved brand names (ie Orly and OPI, and others) have gone to great lengths to reformulate their nail lacquers to avoid the “toxic trio.”

The toxic trio consists of formaldehyde, toluene and DPB (dibutyl phthalate). I’m not saying those brands are chemical-free entirely.

Does doing your nails pose a health problem for you?

It depends on what you are doing to them. Are you putting acrylic on them, or shellac gel polish which contains acrylates?

2) Are you just putting regular nontoxic nail polish on them?

I do think the answer to that question is important. And #2 is much safer than #1 in my humble opinion.

Tips for beautiful nails

The following tips will help you achieve more beautiful hands and nails with much less toxic chemical exposure.

1. Wear gloves - it’s so easy, and re duces the frequency that you’ll have to re-polish.

2. If don’t paint your own nails, then find a local salon that smells fresh and chemical-free. Steer clear of the ones that have a strong odor. Avoid inhaling all types of potentially-hazardous chemicals if you have a history of serious chronic illness, for example cancer.

3. Choose nontoxic nail lacquers in order to avoid the toxic trio.

4. Opt for a regular manicure, not shellac or gel which contain acrylates.

5. Use non-acetone nail polish remover.

6. Strengthen your nails naturally from the inside out. Supplements that contain collagen, vitamin C, B vitamins, and silica may help with nails.

7. Take a detox supplement afterward. I suggest either L-cysteine or “NAC” capsules. Alternatively, you could use glutathione and catalase for antioxidant support.

Studies have not confirmed that a person is healthier during their lifetime because they avoid nail polish and acetone. Like wise, studies have not confirmed that you get a disease from regular beauty treatments either! So, take these tips into consideration and do what you think is right for you.

For a more detailed version of my article visit suzycohen.com

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Shoplifting Ring Arrested At Jackson Premium Outlets

By Alyssa Riccardi

JACKSON – Authorities have arrested four people who were responsible for several acts of shoplifting across multiple states, as well as incidents at the Jackson Premium Outlets.

The investigation was launched after pro fessional shoplifting rings targeted the area. As a result, Jackson Police was on site daily.

Authorities soon identified an out of state professional shoplifting group out of Bal timore, Maryland, which in the past have committing numerous acts of shoplifting in many states. According to police, they are responsible for almost $60,000 in stolen items from Jackson Premium Outlets alone.

On October 29, officers were alerted that the suspects may be in the area. The suspect vehicle was positively identified by officers, with four people inside the car.

After exiting the Under Armour store, officers confronted the suspects who tried to flee officers and resist arrest. During

this time, one suspect assaulted a Good Samaritan who was trying to assist law enforcement by trying to stop a suspect from getting away.

All four suspects were arrested and trans ported the police department for processing. The vehicle they were operating was towed from the scene and transported to headquar ters where SEU would be making applica tion for a search warrant for said vehicle.

Anthony Jones, D’Arnajai Raheem, Shontaz Wingate and Veronica Motes were all charged with the following: Orga nized Retail Theft Enterprise Shoplifting; Shoplifting; Obstruction; and Hindering Apprehension.

Additionally, Veronica Motes was also charged with Robbery. All four were lodged at Ocean County Jail in lieu of their charges.

The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Man Sentenced To Prison For Drunk Driving, Hit-And-Run Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A Staten Island man has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison after a drunk driving and hit-and-run incident that led to a police chase, officials said.

Antwan McPhatter, 27, of Staten Island, previously pleaded guilty to Eluding as well as Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Property Damage in connection with an incident that occurred in Seaside Heights on August 19, 2021.

Around 6:30 p.m., authorities received a report of a hit-and-run in the area of Blaine Avenue and the Boulevard. A 2015 Jeep Cherokee had crashed into an unoccupied car and fled the scene.

Officers attempted to pull over a Jeep matching the description that was found traveling in the wrong direction on Sher idan Avenue. Once police activated their lights and sirens, the suspected car sped away at a high rate of speed traveling northbound on Route 35.

According to police, the Jeep made a right turn onto Beach Drive in Ortley Beach, then came to a stop at the end of Beach Drive but accelerated westbound towards Route 35. The car then failed to stop at a stop sign, entered Route 35, and collided with a marked Seaside Heights Police ve hicle. The Jeep collided into a utility pole, which subsequently fell on top of the Jeep.

The driver, who was identified as McPhat ter, tried to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended. Officials said two Seaside

Heights Police Officers were transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River, where they were treated for minor injuries and released.

McPhatter was also brought to Commu nity Medical Center, where his blood was drawn. He was then brought to the Ocean County Jail, where he has been lodged since the date of his arrest.

Laboratory results revealed that McPhat ter was under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana at the time of the incident.

In addition to five years in New Jersey State Prison, McPhatter’s driving privileg es are suspended for a period of six months as a result of the Eluding conviction.

McPhatter was also sentenced to 30 days in the Ocean County Jail in connection with his guilty plea of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Property Damage and likewise imposed a concurrent six-month loss of his driving privileges.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledges the diligent ef forts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron who handled the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Seaside Heights Police Department, Toms River Township Police Depart ment, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to McPhatter’s apprehension, guilty plea, and now his state prison sentence.

Choosing The Right Auto Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

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

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 se lect either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic 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 Uninsured 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.

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 Coverage (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 you 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 medical testing.

Selecting 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.

Volunteer Firefighters Needed

JACKSON – Do you want to make a difference in your community? Become a volunteer firefighter!

Jackson Twp Vol Fire Co #1 Station 55 is looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals to join their volunteer ranks. If you are willing to donate your time and energy and contribute to the greater good, they are ready for you.

Stop by any Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.

at 113 N. New Prospect Road and speak to any member to get started or call 732378-9566.

Membership Requirements: 18 years of age for probationary member ship 16 years of age for junior membership You must live within 5-miles of either: Sta tion 55: 113 N. New Prospect Road; or Sub station 55-1: 200 Kierych Memorial Drive

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The Most Familiar Avian Predator In North America

A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

What is an avian predator? A bird who hunts and kills live animals for food. Also referred to as raptors. One such raptor, the red-tailed hawk, can spot prey from a sky distance of 100 feet, diving at a speed of ‘at least’ 120 miles per hour. They are one of the fastest birds in the world. Their talons (nails) are long and sharp and are used to catch, secure, and kill their prey. Their beak used to dismember prey. Natural nesting will occur in tall trees 35 – 90 feet above the ground. In more developed areas, they have been known to nest on building ledges. During baby season, the male is mostly respon sible for carrying food to their nest with the female tearing the prey into small pieces and feeding their young. Approximately two months may pass from when incubation begins to when fledglings leave the nest. In their life time they will reproduce and lay eggs only a few times in their 10–12-year typical lifespan.

The red-tailed hawk is found in every state in the United States. Their bodies are built to hunt in open areas, like

fields, pastures, grasslands, deserts and roadsides. They mostly hunt small mammals such as squirrels, rodents, and rabbits, but will occasionally eat birds as well as reptiles, particularly snakes. Depending on food supplies, they have been known to prey on small domestic animals such as small dogs.

WARNING - that said, always leash your animal on a short leash. Leaving them alone in your yard can be dan gerous. Daytime, nighttime, predators are always out there, and food is food.

Easily recognizable, adults can be identified by their reddish-brown tail. Their wingspan on average is 3 foot 7 inches and 4 foot 7 inches. They weigh up to 3 and a half pounds and stand just over 2 feet. Resident to New Jersey, they do not migrate and will remain in the same area year after year. New Jersey will, however, see Red-tailed Hawks from northern areas migrating through our state to southern locations.

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.

Renee

Illustration by Sara Zorns

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Gift Auction and Pancake Break fast - Holiday City at Silverton. 1846 Yorktowne Boulevard, Toms River. Saturday, November 19 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast is $5. Auction tickets will be sold separately and will be called at 11 a.m. (47)

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Items Wanted

COSTUME/ESTATE JEWEL

RY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (48)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, ward robes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

Cash Paid LP Records - 33/45's, reel to reel's. Fast response, we answer the phone 732-829-5908, 24/7, Eddie. (41)

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HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the In fant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Mul tiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n)

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Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Trans portation needed. Long term com mitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)

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The Lights Go Out In The Electric City: South Lakewood Park - Program

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Historical Society at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, for the following program: “The Lights Go Out in the Electric City: South Lakewood Park, An Exclusive Enclave for Socialites and Scientists, Reduced to Burning Embers and Forgotten by History,” by Robert DeSando December 4 at 2 p.m.

The subject of this talk is a forgotten “city” in New Jersey known alternately as South Lakewood Park and Electric City. During the late 19th Century, Lakewood was a winter resort for the rich and famous, including John Rockefeller and Jay Gould. It had grand hotels that entertained the elite of New York and Philadelphia society. Led by a visionary scientist and inventor with a knack for getting entangled in scandals, investors from New York and Philadelphia proposed to build a lavish rival resort in the pines three miles away, on the border of Lakewood, Jackson, and Toms River.

Their goal was two-fold: creation of a posh playground for the wealthy and a gathering place for inventors, scien tists and engineers who were experts in power generation and electricity. Work was well underway. In the 1890s, a luxury hotel, The Casino was built, a 150-foot arc light tower was installed to bathe the new community with “ar tificial moonlight” at night, a number of homes were constructed, roads and a new railroad station were provided to facilitate transportation. Then, as success seemed assured, a series of ca tastrophes struck. The treasurer of the development corporation was arrested for embezzling $250,000 and tried to take his own life. The hotel burned

down the night before it was to open for New Year festivities. An infant was killed. Other occupants were seriously burned and injured. Its owners lost ev erything, as the hotel was uninsured. A twister toppled the steel tower. Investors pulled out, salvaging what they could. The anticipated influx of scientists and engineers never arrived. By 1905, the community vanished. Pine trees, weeds and grass reclaimed the land. The Central Railroad of New Jersey eventually abandoned the rail road station. During a storm, a giant tree smashed through its roof. What was left of the structure was destroyed by arson. Today, most people – even those living in the area – do not know South Lakewood Park or The Electric City ever existed.

Robert A. DeSando has been a jour nalist, lobbyist, and state official for more than 16 years. He held a variety of positions with the Asbury Park Press , from reporter to bureau chief. DeSan do was communications director and deputy executive director for the New Jersey State General Assembly. During the administrations of Governors Chris tie Whitman and Chris Christie, he served as a special assistant to the state education commissioner and assistant commissioner for the Department of Transportation. DeSando was director of government affairs for the New Jer sey School Boards Association. Now re tired and living in Jackson, he is active as a member of the Ocean County and Lakewood historical societies.

To register for this free program, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program (December 4) to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society invited the public to attend their annual Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire. Admis sion is free!

This year the Faire will be held on November 13 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Toms River High School South Cafetorium located off of Hooper Av enue in Downtown Toms River. Ocean County Historical Society President and event organizer, Jeff Schenker promises the event will be bigger and better than ever.

“We are so proud to have Ocean Coun ty Cultural and Heritage as a co-spon sor. There will now be exhibits telling the rich history of Ocean County,” Schenker said.

Schenker states that besides having over 70 vendors, there will also be the annual large 50/50 raffle, a one dollar

used book sale, a model train display and the very popular baked goods table.

According to Tim Hart, Director of Ocean County Cultural and heritage, “I am so pleased with the quality of the exhibiters this year. It is going to be a great day to do some Holiday shopping.”

Pat Moore, a Board member of the Ocean County Historical Society, who helped organize the Faire stated, “This is going to be almost one stop shopping for Holiday gifts and decorations. We have vendors displaying everything from jewelry, scented candles, bath soap, works of art, crocheted toys, hand painted glass bottles, gift baskets, greeting cards, pottery, bird houses, flags, ornaments, prints, designed cigar boxes, blankets and much more.”

For additional information, call Jeff at 609-339-9134. Vendor spots are sold out.

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Forecast

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A partner or loved one might need to share something that may feel somewhat uncomfortable. Making changes to your banking or shifting your in vestments can have unexpected consequences in the week ahead.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Moving forward with the latest trends and making changes could actually set you back. In the upcoming week, tensions can erupt unless you are careful to toe the line. Learn from criticism; avoid confrontations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Timely sup port may not be available if your great ideas or enthusiasms fail to gain traction in the week ahead. Moving forward, make an effort to be more attuned to a situation and more sensitive to other people’s feelings.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you get stuck with the short straw, you might need to take on extra financial obligations. Exercise your per ceptiveness and rely upon an ambitious partner’s strength and will to succeed as the week unfolds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When ego gets involved, it can be hard to learn or grow. Set pride aside and step up to become your best self. You can handle weighty obligations by being more astute and relentless about achiev ing your objectives.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could experience consequences if you ignore your duties or responsibilities in the week to come. Be careful that you don’t give offense and recognize that loved ones could be sensitive to imagined challenges.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Perfection is a mirage that perpetually remains in the dis tance. In the week to come you can add some finishing touches to a project, but it is best not to begin anything new. Be budget-conscious and conserve your resources.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) : If you become triggered when someone seems dis approving or controlling, it’s time to heal the old trigger point.. Maintain a low profile, avoid disagreements, and do not launch important plans in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some one’s passive-aggressive tendencies can create a rift in the week ahead. Workplace disruptions and dysfunctions might add to your worries. Remain calm, be accountable, and learn from mistakes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Try to remain in your center and be wise, even if you feel backed into a corner financially by cir cumstances outside your control. More options should arrive soon. Don’t be afraid to hold out for better terms next week

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some chap ters of your life should remain unpublished, avoid oversharing, sharing with the wrong people or calling attention to highly private matters. In the week ahead follow the rules, remain efficient and meet all deadlines.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Someone might play too rough when they toy with your affections in the week ahead. Avoid arguments and hurt feelings by trying to be more sensitive. Loved ones aren’t toys to put aside when you are tired of playing.

IF YOU OVERINDULGED THIS HALLOWEEN, THIS SALAD IS THE PERFECT CANDY DETOX

By America’s Test Kitchen

KALE SALAD WITH MAPLE-BALSAMIC DRESSING

Serves 4

8 ounces curly kale

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard or mayonnaise

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 apple, cored and chopped

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1. TEAR: Tear kale leaves from

stems and discard stems. Tear kale into small bite-size pieces.

2. MASSAGE: Place kale pieces in a bowl. Squeeze and mas sage kale until leaves soften and turn dark green, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. SHAKE: In a small jar, com bine oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and salt. Cover jar tightly with lid and shake un til mixture is well combined, about 30 seconds.

4. DRESS: Add apple, almonds and dressing to bowl with kale. Use tongs to toss salad until kale is well coated with dressing.

For the week of nov 12 - nov 18

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By Jeraldine Saunders

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