2023-08-19 - The Jackson Times

Eagle Scout Builds Bridge To Jackson Nature Trails

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Eagle Scout Robert “Bobby” Baliatico recently joined forces with the Jackson Pathfinders for a special trail blazing project.

Pathfinders Chair Matt McCall said the project by the scout from Troop 109 out of Plumsted was recently completed “on our Silver Stream and Steve Kitay trails. Bobby’s project assisted the Pathfinders immensely. The bridge and two crosswalks he replaced had been on our radar for several months.”

“As a non-profit, we did not have the financial resources to afford the lumber necessary to complete the project. Scout Baliatico was the answer to our problems. The trail is now significantly safer thanks to him,” McCall said.

McCall is well aware of the benefits of

teaming up with Boy Scouts. His son Matt was involved in an Eagle Scout project that benefitted the Jackson trails in 2021 Bobby is from Jack-

son. He will be a senior this fall at Jackson Liberty High School. The Jackson Pathfinders help maintain and promote the township’s trails.

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“Completing any Eagle Scout project is impressive. However, the sheer size and scope of this project, in my opinion, warrants a little hometown recognition for this young man,” McCall added.

Surrounded by his family, volunteers and fellow scouts, Baliatico completed his Eagle Scout project that will benefit the popular community trails. He and his team installed a bridge and two walkways on the trails located across from 254 Frank Applegate Road and within the Metedeconk Preserve of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation.

“I got the idea when I was hiking these two trails with my father,” the Scout said. “We noticed that the current bridge was recently damaged in a storm and could not be used. We

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Ordinance Pushed To November

By Bob Vosseller

PLUMSTED – An ordinance that would codify commercial property in town failed to pass during last month’s Township Committee meeting and was revisited during this month’s session.

Ordinance 23-06 concerned Commercial Buildings. It was previously changed from a second reading to another introduction based on revisions proposed by Committeeman Leonard Grilletto. The revisions he recommended were too extensive to allow the ordinance to be amended and for a vote to adopt it. When the ordinance was voted on in July, Committeemen Dominick Cuozzo, Michael Hammerstone and Grilletto voted yes on the introduction with Grilletto’s chang-

es and Mayor Robert Bowen and Deputy Mayor Herb Marinari voted no.

During this month’s meeting, the ordinance that would establish building standards in a commercial zone drew some comments from Mayor Bowen who said, “I’ve been working on this and talking with some property owners and one of them was kind enough to track down for me a version of this from Mount Laurel and the first thing I noticed what we did in six and half pages they did in a page and a half.”

“Another thing which I talked about at our last meeting was, I am hesitant when the Committee is creating standards and what I liked about the Mount Laurel

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Jersey Shore Shell Art Travels Worldwide

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE –

What started out as a part-time hobby collecting shells at the beach has grown into a worldwide phenomenon of colorful, decorated shells.

“I’ve always liked to do beach walks and pick up anything in -

teresting on the beach. At one point I had so many shells my husband asked me what I was going to do with all of them,” Carrissa Caramico Chapkowski said. “I decided to paint them and give them away. It definitely gave me an excuse to do more beach walks.”

Carrissa started painting shells four years ago and decided to share her ideas by creating a Facebook page called “Jersey Shore Shells.”

Carrissa said she first had the idea after coming across a similar group in Florida.

“I vacation in Florida once a year and I

thought it would be nice to paint shells not just one week out of the year, but for the entire year. I thought ‘I can do that too,’” she said. “I had talked to the people who had created a similar Facebook page from Florida and I asked if I could copy some of their ideas they were

doing and they were totally ok with it. After speaking with them, I decided to go forward and make the Facebook page.”

Carrissa has lived in the Ocean County area for most of her life, however when she recently moved to South

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Photo courtesy Jackson Pathfinders Robert “Bobby” Baliatico stands next to a sign honoring his Eagle Scout Project in conjunction with the Jackson Pathfinders.

Photo courtesy Pam Gregory Pam Gregory’s shell of the Pine Barrens went viral after it traveled all the way to Minnesota.

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also noticed that two walkways on the Steve Kitay trail were old and needed replacing.”

Baliatico approached the Jackson Pathfinders with his Eagle Scout proposal and his plan was approved on the spot.

McCall said, “I was impressed with Bobby’s proposal the second I saw it. Bobby knew what he wanted to do. He came well prepared and made an excellent presentation. His proposal even had renderings of the bridge and walkways he was proposing.”

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ordinance was that they simply adopted existing standards and, in their case, it was the 2018 international property maintenance code,” the mayor added.

Mayor Bowen said in contrast to what the township’s ordinance stated the Mount Laurel ordinance “simply said why don’t we just use an existing standard that we can all agree on? And a third thing I noticed and Committeeman Grilletto mentioned it that their inspections authorized their construction official or designee and officials from the county board of health so I think there might be a better way to do this.”

“I think we might be able to get to where we want to go in a more manageable way. Both versions of the ordinance we looked

“I knew immediately that the Pathfinders would benefit greatly from his proposal,” McCall added. Over the course of several hours, Baliatico, his father Vince and mom Danielle as well as his sisters Diana and Sophia, and a handful of others removed the old crossings and installed the new versions.

McCall noted that this was no small feat as the bridge itself is over 10 feet in length and weighs several hundred pounds.

“The engineering behind both the construction of the bridge and the transportation of the bridge to the site location was

at - the one we had started with and the one we voted to approve for second reading - doesn’t include a mechanism for a certificate of continued occupancy,” the mayor added.

He noted the Mount Laurel ordinance did include such a mechanism to activate this.

“Ours says you should get one but it doesn’t really say how or when.”

Deputy Mayor Marinari said he had also spoken to some property owners as well.

“There are a lot of questions out there as to what we are doing and trying to do and my response is that we are trying to improve the overall operation of all businesses but at this point I would like to table this and look at it with more depth.”

Township Attorney Jean Cipriani said that were the ordinance tabled without a new date it would die. “It certainly seems like we

my biggest hurdle,” the scout remarked. “My dad and I tossed around several different ideas about how to get the bridge the half mile it needed to go to the site.”

“In the end, we settled on several braces and large tires. The trail has several bridges, boardwalks and trees to crossover. My wheel design, and some manpower provided by my team, allowed us to navigate those obstacles with relative ease,” he added.

“Visitors to both the Silver Stream and Steve Kitay trails will now have a safer means to cross the Metedeconk River thanks to Bobby and on behalf of the Jack-

could put together something more workable as it doesn’t seem that the Committee is ready to go forward with this ordinance in this form. We can look another look at it in a more simplified version.”

Grilletto wanted to put a date on it. “We can table it for a month or two months but make a decision on it. I would have to look into it. This came up from the Construction Department and I also have a problem with the application where they go to construction status, mercantile application, I think it is a misnomer.”

“It is a coding and compliance form (not a mercantile application) and that is what it should be called. To me it is a misnomer and I am always leery of too much government.”

Marinari suggested that it be revisited during the Committee’s November meeting. “We would be able to move it then.”

son Pathfinders. We are beyond grateful to this Scout for his vision, commitment to help, and expert craftsmanship. Our trails are even better now, thanks to him,” McCall said.

McCall added, “we just created a new addition to our existing Purple Heart Trail earlier this month. We are currently awaiting location signs for the trail. Once those have been designed and are put on the trail, I will send you an update. We are really excited about this new addition.”. To learn more about the Jackson Pathfinders, and the trails in Jackson Township, visit jacksonpathfinders.org

“If we table it until the November meeting it would die at that meeting and a revised version would be introduced,” Cipriani said.

“I am all for simplicity. I am all for the Mount Laurel one,” Committeeman Hammerstone said. “We’ll have to change it a little bit.”

Cipriani pointed out that the 2018 international property maintenance code “was an extremely detailed document, so once you review it you can say ‘not this section’.”

“So customize it,” the mayor interjected.

“Exactly,” the attorney responded. “It needs to be customized. If you adopt it wholesale, you’ll adopt a bunch of things that don’t apply and some you don’t want.”

The Committee voted in favor of tabling the ordinance until their November 2 meeting. Committeeman Cuozzo had left the meeting prior to the ordinance vote.

Capitol Comments

Assemblyman Alex Sauickie

New Jersey’s second lieutenant governor, Sheila Oliver, passed away on August 1 at the age of 71. I offer my most sincere condolences to her family, friends and others who were close to her. I often write to let you know what’s going on in Trenton, and much of it isn’t good from my perspective. I do this not to complain, but to make sure the people I represent know what their government is doing, and what they may have to prepare for as a result.

But this time, I want to say that in the wake of this sad and unfortunate loss, I see the better part of humanity and the kind of respect and courtesy that many long to see in their elected representatives.

I didn’t know Lt. Gov. Oliver personally, but I’m learning more about her and her long and dedicated service in county and state government from the many statements issued by those who

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

On The Passing Of Lt. Gov. Oliver

knew her and worked with her.

Lt. Gov. Oliver entered elected public service in 1996 when voters made her an Essex County freeholder. She was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly in 2003, and went on to serve as the Assembly Speaker for four years. She was hailed as a trailblazer as she was the first black woman to hold that position and only the second to preside over a legislative body in the country.

In 2017, she was elected lieutenant governor as the running mate of Gov. Phil Murphy, becoming the first woman of color elected to statewide office in New Jersey. She was reelected with Gov. Murphy in 2021.

Perhaps less important than the offices she held was the way she conducted herself in those offices. The tributes pouring in from my Republican colleagues attest that, despite having significant policy and political differences with her, she was admired for how she treated opponents with respect and professionalism.

“She was a force, but not forceful,” said Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio.

“She was a devout public servant and an incred-

ibly kind person,” Senate Republican Leader Anthony Bucco said, adding that he was in the Assembly when Oliver became Speaker. “I will miss our friendship and work together,” he added.

Government and politics can be tough, but forging good relationships – even with those whose priorities don’t match our own – not only reduces bad blood, but also can often result in getting things accomplished for the voters who chose us to represent them.

I’ve found that to be true personally, as I’ve teamed up with legislators who have far different political leanings from mine to move good proposals through the Assembly. As the first anniversary of my joining the Assembly approaches, I count the many things I’ve been able to accomplish, and appreciate that it was teamwork that allowed a freshman legislator to do those things.

This is not to say that an elected official doesn’t need to fight sometimes, especially when the stakes are high and the potential harm is real. I found it necessary to get a bit aggressive when fighting terrible proposed funding cuts to Jackson and other area schools, because of the harm they would have caused to students, school staff and others. But it’s

important to focus on the issue and not veer off into personal attacks, which are not just wrong but also counterproductive.

From what I hear, the late Sheila Oliver handled disagreements along these lines. She appears to have understood what all elected officials should, that criticism comes with the job and can sometimes even be helpful in clarifying our thinking on a given issue.

For those like me, who disagreed with the lieutenant governor on a number of issues, Sheila Oliver nevertheless has our respect for choosing to be what Theodore Roosevelt famously called “the man in the arena”: the person who takes the criticism and sometimes doesn’t succeed because that’s what comes with getting off the sidelines and having an impact.

To the late “woman in the arena,” rest in peace knowing you inspired others to enter that arena.

Alex Sauickie is a life-long Jackson resident who represents his home town and 13 other towns in the State Assembly. Follow him on Facebook (/AssemblymanAlex) and on Instagram (@AssemblymanAlex), or visit his website at AssemblymanAlex.com.

Bill Would Target Fentanyl Traffickers

law enforcement with the tools they need to address this issue head-on.”

save my child. But it’s not too late to save yours.”

ficking.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined with the Atlantic County officials and families impacted by the opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis to highlight legislation he co-sponsored, the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, that passed the Senate on July 27th as part the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The FEND Off Fentanyl Act is a sanctions and anti-money laundering bill to help combat the country’s fentanyl crisis by targeting opioid traffickers devastating America’s communities. The bill will enhance current law so U.S. government agencies can more effectively disrupt illicit opioid supply chains and penalize those facilitating the trafficking of fentanyl. The bill also ensures that sanctions are imposed not only on the illicit drug trade, but also on the money laundering that makes it possible.

“As we continue to raise awareness about the devastating impacts the fentanyl crisis has on Americans across the country – particularly our young people and their loved ones – we strive to crack down on fentanyl with the FEND Off Fentanyl Act,” said Sen. Menendez. “This landmark legislation is an urgently needed bipartisan initiative to strengthen current efforts to disrupt the trafficking of fentanyl into the United States. By targeting fentanyl and its revenue streams, we both protect our national security, and provide our

“In the face of the immense threat posed by fentanyl, with potency surpassing morphine by 100 times and heroin by 50 times, a balanced approach is essential. Our Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office plays a crucial role in preventing illicit distribution, safeguarding communities, and supporting access to treatment programs through harm reduction strategies,” said Atlantic County Sherrif Sheriff Eric Scheffler. “Thanks to the bipartisan bill, cosponsored by Senator Menendez, law enforcement is empowered to identify, disrupt, and dismantle fentanyl production at its source, making a significant impact in combatting fentanyl harm and providing necessary support for those affected.”

Two mothers spoke during the press conference – Sally Onesty, who lost her 22-year-old son Tyler to fentanyl, and Patrice Lenowitz, who lost her 25-year-old son Max to fentanyl. Both shored their heartbreaking testimonies of what this deadly drug has done to their sons, families, and their own lives.

“We have reached the critical stage in which it’s not an “if” Fentanyl will claim the life of someone you love, it’s “WHEN,” said Patrice Lenowitz, who lost her 25-year-old son, Max, last year to fentanyl. “Today’s Fentanyl criminal masterminds from China and Mexico have added this chemical to counterfeit prescription pills like Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone, illicit street drugs like cocaine, and even marijuana. Senator Menendez’ leadership through the Fend Off Fentanyl Act is an important step as a deterrent. I couldn’t

In New Jersey, fentanyl was involved in nearly 75 percent of drug overdoses in 2019 – a drastic increase from seven years prior when it accounted for four percent, according to the NJ Office of the Attorney General. In 2021, nearly 107,000 Americans died from an overdose, and 65% of overdose deaths were caused by fentanyl. Last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized over 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl - enough to supply a lethal dose to every American. Specifically, to disrupt the flow of illicit opioids into the United States, the FEND Off Fentanyl Act would:

•Declare that the international trafficking of fentanyl is a national emergency.

•Require the President to sanction transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels’ key members engaged in international drug traf-

•Enable the President to use proceeds of forfeited, sanctioned property of fentanyl traffickers to further support law enforcement efforts.

•Enhance the ability to enforce sanctions violations thereby making it more likely that people who defy U.S. law will be caught and prosecuted.

•Require the administration to report to Congress on actions the U.S. government is taking to reduce the international trafficking of fentanyl and related opioids.

•Allow the Treasury Department to utilize special measures to combat fentanyl-related money laundering.

•Require the Treasury Department to prioritize fentanyl-related suspicious transactions and include descriptions of drug cartels’ financing actions in Suspicious Activity Reports.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

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Deadline For Political Letters And Elected Official Press Releases

It’s that time again.

With election day looming, supporters of candidates like to get letters into their local paper. It’s important to note that there are deadlines in order to make sure that your letter gets in.

In order to give enough time and space for let-

Storage Facilities Built

This letter was written in response to “Homeless Camp Forced To Relocate,” in the August 12 edition of The Toms River Times

After reading this article, as well as the week before in The Toms River Times dealing with the same subject, I’m disgusted that this problem still exists for the past many decades. In the end its all the same. These encampments get knocked down and people need to move on to find another place in the woods to live or I should say, to try to survive, which is something we’re all trying to do for the most part. Kudos to Toms River Police Chief Little for what he and Ocean County Sheriff Mastronardy are trying to do in getting some

ters, given the print schedule for our weekly papers, we will not accept any letters regarding local candidates after Oct. 22.

Keep in mind that the sooner you get the letter in, the more likely it is to run. After October 22, there will only be two weeks of papers.

The best length for letters

is 300-500 words. I will not publish anything that is crude, insulting, or makes false accusations.

I also tend not to run letters that are obviously workshopped. Sometimes, I get three letters in a row that are making the same point, showing that the campaign gave talking points to a bank of letter

writers. I’ll usually run the first one I get, but not the rest. (Note to campaign staff – we’re pretty much the only game in town who runs letters to the editor for local campaigns, so don’t coach your letter writers. You are wasting time and resources.)

Letters to the editor are sent to me at CLundy@

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social help to these encampment individuals & families. However, it’s not enough and never has been.

What these people need is simple. A place where they have an actual roof over their heads with a twin bed or bunk, small sink, electric, toilet, 2 burner stove, 4.4 c.i. refrigerator, w/HVAC system, and solar panels to cut electric use down to more than half.

Where would we find such a building? That’s easy. Has anyone noticed how many storage places are popping up all over the County for people to store their worldly goods? Has anyone noticed how many acres of woodland has been cleared for these storage buildings? So why not construct a storage building with 50 (more or less) 9 x 12 rooms to house the homeless? While we’re at it, have or contract Ocean

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Ride to be used as transportation to or near a workplace (well known there are plenty of jobs available all over) or to medical buildings (for those who need to see doctors for medical assistance or to get to social services).

How to pay for such a building would be the next problem. Instead of a question on a voting ballot for additional monies to be used for open space, put those monies onto such a building on a piece of land and check for any grant monies that can be applied for.

The people that use this building would have to work or be disabled enough where they’re unable to work. If they work, don’t go taking their social assistance money from them. Let them get the nest egg they would need to afford permanent housing (1st & last months rent & security). Give them 18 months in order to secure a permanent residence.

If building these storage buildings for people to store their worldly possessions which are just “material things,” then why can’t the same building be built for humanity? It seems to me that some people just have too much “stuff.”

I don’t claim to have all the answers nor am I the smartest person I know but at times all you need is to have a little common sense.

Robin Boggiano Berkeley

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Any candidates who

For LGBTQ+ Students, Supports Educators

The League of Women Voters (LWV) has a long history of advocating for the rights, health, and education of children. Defending democracy and ending discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community go hand in hand.

We are gravely concerned with proposed policies putting students’ safety and mental health at risk and violate New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination. Public schools are a cornerstone of democracy, and New Jersey should strive to ensure schools are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.

Proposals like this cause political polarization and are manufactured to divide communities and increase distrust in public education and civic engagement. Outing children puts them at risk for bullying, harassment, and discrimination and makes them vulnerable to self-harm and suicide. Numerous studies and data show forced outing is harmful, not helpful to LGBTQ+ youth.

This policy is part of a concentrated effort to undermine public education that includes book bans, attacks on sexual education, and rewriting American history by prohibiting accurate and necessary conversations

want to broadcast their message to our readers, which number literally hundreds of thousands, can contact us at Sales@JerseyShoreOnline.com.

Thank you for your understanding.

Chris Lundy News Editor

about race and equity. The LWV cannot stand by while a small minority uses classrooms as political battlegrounds at the expense of students and our country’s future.

This is also an attack on public school educators and has driven highly trained, experienced teachers out of the field. It is time to say NO to these attacks, support educators, and stand up for children.

Co-Presidents of The League of Women Voters of Monmouth County

Barbara Chaudhery

Evelyn C Murphy, PhD

Sharon Steinhorn

What Would Soldiers Think?

Do you ever wonder what our WWII servicemen and women - killed in action, forever maimed, dealing with PTSD in varying degrees and for various stretches of time would think about July 4, 2023?

These and all who served to bring down Naziism, the ugliest form of fascism and Japanese imperialism would be dismayed and angry to watch their beloved nation fall into the grip of a new form of fascism masquerading as a constitutional political party but contradictorily displaying fascistic thinking and conduct.

When exactly did Republican leadership turn against

democracy in favor of oligarchy? How did the Party of Lincoln come to reverse its commitment to “form a more perfect union” and to “establish justice”...?

Was it post-911 when we officially endorsed and practiced extrajudicial rendition, suspension of habeus corpus, waterboarding and other techniques of torture?

Was the transformation accelerated by the “no Republican vote...not one” for the initiatives of a mixed race president as he struggled with two inherited wars and a crashing economy? How could any party be so hard-hearted and stiff-necked as the GOP had become?

Even now, facts and evidence about the crimes of their true leader Donald Trump are simply ignored or discounted, as were the crimes of so many other cult leaders of the past and present.

I think it better that the millions of Americans who fought and suffered for the future of America - that is, us - have no consciousness at all, rather than having to witness this march to American Fascism!

Remember how Adolf Hitler cleverly perverted the democratic, Christian nation of Germany and forged it into the hell on Earth it became! Shame on those supporting this surge to fascist dictatorship!

Nicholas Molinari Brick

Shells: Continued From Page 1

Carolina, she knew she wanted to continue the page.

Since its creation, the Facebook page has garnered 35,650 followers and counting. Jersey Shore Shells encourages those to decorate shells and write a message on the underside with the label “Keep or Re-hide.”

Those who have found shells often share their findings to the page, or those painting shells do the same. Carrissa has listed tips and tricks on the page to help those who are interested. She emphasizes to never hide shells in the ocean. If you are going to hide shells in a store, get permission first. And remember, anyone can paint and hide shells.

“It’s really about random acts of kindness. You don’t expect anything, you don’t really want anything in return. It’s just trying to make people happy, because if you give someone a little smile maybe they’ll do something nice for somebody else and those acts of kindness will snowball bigger and bigger. I want to spread that positivity,” she explained.

Her local initiative has now transformed to a worldwide affair. The idea of painting and hiding shells has gone beyond shore towns in New Jersey; it’s expanded throughout the entire state, country, and even internationally.

Pam Gregory, a New Jersey local, said she started painting shells after her and her daughter Sarah found one in Smithville.

“We collect our shells at the Barnegat inlet. We have painted and hidden 11 shells, four have been found. My first was an ‘adopt don’t shop’ paw print and has changed hands three times now in New Jersey,” Pam said.

One of their shells, which was decorated to represent the Pine Barrens, made its way to White Water State Park in Minnesota. The shell was then shared to the Facebook group and gained over 7,000 likes.

“I left it at Arney’s Mount in Pemberton, NJ. It was found by a lovely woman named Laurie and taken to Minnesota where she re-hid it. Another lovely girl named Hannah found it and her post took off! It is being shared by many sites as well as people,” Pam said. “This group is great to communicate with other people. It’s a great hobby, and makes people smile.”

Wildlife Rescue 911 – A Frantic Mother Mallard In Garwood

Renee A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

It was an afternoon in August and the weather was hot and humid. I had just arrived home from work, changed my clothes and was ready to relax after my long day. No sooner did I sit down when the phone rang. It was a concerned resident calling about a mother mallard (duck) who realized her eight babies had disappeared down a storm drain. Once the young hatch they can feed themselves but need to find water sources, such as a pond, lake, or river. Getting there can be challenging due to their small size and varying landscape of roadways, curbs, cars, grass and whatever else they encounter.

I quickly got dressed and headed over to the site. Did I mention that this was during rush hour?! Upon arrival, I noticed a police officer had arrived to help maintain traffic flow. The mother mallard was actively letting us know her concern by quacking and pacing along the curb. Babies were peeping, huddled together at the bottom of the drainage space. Using my fishing net on a pole, I began scooping up as many

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babies at a time, bringing them up to the surface. Each time the net went down, the ducklings would move in unison, away from it.

The babies were reunited with their mother and the family quickly proceeded on their journey to water. I found out afterwards that the mother had laid her eggs underneath a shrub across the street from where the babies became trapped down the storm drain. They barely began their travel when fate took them down to the bottom of the storm drain. This is a common occurrence when waterfowl (in this case, ducklings) are navigating their way to water. I recall an earlier rescue I made when finding a single duckling on a residential lawn. Obviously, it was separated from its family while attempting to get to water. I retrieved the baby and took it to a local rehabilitation facility so it could be raised with others and properly released.

To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.

Jackson Elks 1st Annual Gift Auction

JACKSON – The Jackson Elks #2744

is hosting their first Gift Auction on September 30 at 1059 E. Veterans Highway, Jackson.

Doors open at 12 p.m., drawings will start promptly at 3 p.m. Admission is $20 in

advance and $25 at the door. Tickets will be sold at the door unless they sell out. Admission includes one sheet of Tier 1 tickets. Open to adults 18 and older. Bring your own food and cash bar.

For questions, call Betty at 201-401-3033.

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JACKSON – Join the Jackson Township Senior Center on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for ceramics. The instructor is here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and check it

Senior Center out! If you would like to register for ceramics or any of the other wonderful activities, call the Jackson Senior Center at 732-928-2313 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed!

NEW JERSEY – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning September 19 twice a week every Tuesday & Thursday for six weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. CONTACT is a 24-hour

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crisis intervention hotline that also provides information and referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free.

Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! Call 732240-6104 or email contact@contactoceanmonmouth.org for additional information and registration.

Annual Vendor & Craft Fair

JACKSON – Jackson Liberty Lion Band’s10th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair will be on December 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jackson Liberty high School Gym, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson.

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NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Historical Society is hosting a car show on September 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Egypt Historical Museum, 125 Evergreen Road. They’ll be serving hot dogs, beverages,

Free admission and parking. Over 100 vendors and crafters. Mega 50/50. Mini-gift auction. Concessions stand.

For more information, email vendorfair4libertylionband@gmail.com.

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and ice cream. Contact Margaret Neuman at 609-758-7237 for information and pre-registration information. Cars can also register the day of the event. Museum will be open for tours at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

United For Impact Wine Event

RED BANK – Save the date for the United For Impact Wine Event, October 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Lane, Red Bank.

Enjoy exquisite wines paired with delicious food to benefit the critical work of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. More information to follow.

courtesy Jackson Township

The Calendar Girls

JERSEY SHORE – Looking for entertainment for your organization? The Calendar Girls – a Senior Performance Show which includes a Master of Ceremonies/ Comedian 12 tap/jazz dancers, plus two vocalists.

They provide their own music, along with their beautiful costumes in a one-hour

show. They entertain for special events at senior expos, clubhouses, fundraisers and assisted living facilities. They are available for holiday performances. Also, they continually look for tap dancers to join their group.

For information or to book a show, call the booking agent Jean at 732-730-3539.

Jackson Elks Craft Fair

JACKSON – The Jackson Elks lodge #2744 is hosting a craft fair on September 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1059 East Veterans Highway. Event is rain or shine. All proceeds benefit veterans and dis -

abled children. They are currently seeking vendors for indoor and outdoor spacing. Indoor: 8x6 is $30; outdoor 10x10 is $25. For more information, call 732-604-7228 or 732-956-6384.

Jackson PBA 23rd Annual Pig Roast

JACKSON – Jackson PBA 23rd Annual Pig Roast will be held on September 30 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Pine Park (Clarence Brown Picnic Area) West County Line Road, Lakewood.

All you can eat. Adults 21 and up: $35 ($40 at the door), kids/young adults 9 to 20 years old: $20 ($25 at the door), children 8 and under: free.

Includes: pig roast, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, salads, clams, sausage, ice cream, beer, wine and soda. Enjoy live music, gift auction, giveaways, kids games, inflatables, 50-50s, face paint-

ing, rock climbing and carnival games. Tickets available at the Department or any Jackson Police Officer. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

Any questions contact: P.O. Joseph Pante, P.O. Michael Cocchiara, P.O. Kevin Scheuerman, P.O. Mike Bollard, P.O. Lauren Hornfeck, P.O. Rob Gravina, P.O. Bill Kozna, and P.O. Travis Moore at 732928-1111 ext. 5293.

For additional information follow Jackson PBA Local 168 on Facebook for updates or email at: jacksonpbal68pigroast@gmail.com.

Volunteer Fire Company Seeking New Members

JACKSON – Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 is looking for new members from the community! If interested in joining, or if you have any questions call 732-378-9566 or email volunteer@jacksonstation55.com.

Stop up any Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at 113 N New Prospect Road. Besides helping your community, here are a few benefits that are provided:

Uniform Allowance

Gym

LOSAP (retirement plan)

Annual Physical NJ State Firemen’s Association Benefits

Use of the banquet Hall

Dress uniform

Station uniform Free Training

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and must have a valid State of New Jersey (NJ) drivers license. You will be required to pass a background check as well as a complete medical evaluation. Under 18 years of age but want to be a firefighter when you grow up? Join the junior firefighter program! Applicants must also:

Be willing to attend the Fire Academy within one year of joining at NO COST to the member

Be willing to attend meetings, drills, and work nights that take place every Wednesday night starting at 7 p.m.

Westlake Veterans Club Annual Golf Outing

JACKSON – Join the Westlake Veterans Club for their 2nd Annual Golf Outing on September 18 at the Westlake Golf and Country Club, 1 Pine Lake Circle, Jackson for a day of golf and to support fundraising to provide a service dog for a needy veteran as well as other veteran as -

sistance in the greater Ocean County area. Become a sponsor, register for a foursome, or register as a single player. There are multiple ways to support, and give back to the community. To learn more or to register charitygolftoday.com/westlakeveterans.

Volunteers Have Cats Available For Adoption

JACKSON – Calling All Cats is a cat rescue group made up of volunteers, some of whom work at a spay and neuter clinic. People would drop off unwanted cats. As a group, they save the babies that are left alone, the countless mothers that have had numerous litters and those that are losing or have lost their home.

Introducing Denver. He came into the rescue with his siblings Calypso, Sunshine, Annie and Aspen. This little boy is sweet and loving and simply adorable. He would love to find a home with one of his siblings or go to a home with

Photo courtesy Calling All Cats another other kitty friend. He is neutered, up to date on all medical and microchipped.

To help humanely lower the feline population, they spay and neuter feral cats and then find homes for the friendly adults and the offspring that have been born. The rescue works extremely hard to find the best homes for cats of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages. While these cats wait, they are cared for in safe, loving, and nurturing foster homes

To start the application process, visit Calling All Cats on Facebook and Petfinder.com

New Egypt Historical Society Welcomes You

NEW EGYPT – If you are interested in learning about the town and you like history or just want to meet new people who help to preserve our history, the New Egypt Historical Society is looking for people like you.

They meet on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. if you would like to stop

Six Flags Great Adventure

Announces Summer Events

JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure, The World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, announces its summer line-up of events, including Ride with Pride Night, Flavors of the World Food Festival, Gaming Fest powered by Coca-Cola, Summer Nights Spectacular and National Coaster Day. These events run on select days now through September 4.

Gaming Fest powered by Coca-Cola ─ Through September 4

Ready to help you get your game on? Guests can register online to participate in the ultimate gaming experience at Six Flags Great Adventure. Summer Nights Spectacular ─ Through August 26

After you fill your day with family fun, food and thrills, be sure to stick around for our Summer Nights Spectacular. This fireworks display will light up the sky above the world’s top thrill coasters. Enjoy this event Friday and Saturday nights through the summer.

National Coaster Day ─ August 16

What better place to enjoy National Coaster Day than the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park. Whether you are a junior thrill seeker or looking to experience intense thrills, we have coasters the whole family can enjoy.

Jackson EMS Seeking Volunteers

JACKSON – Make a difference in your community! Jackson Township EMS is currently seeking volunteers. No experience needed. Must be 16 years or older. Free first aid training. Learn skills for life.

Now hiring EMTs. Paid holidays. Healthcare benefits. Competitive pay. Flexible schedule. To apply, visit JTFAS.org.

by and check them out. Each week the group leader discusses varies topics. Contact Margaret at 609-758-7237 or Caryl at 609-758-7368.

Mark your calendar for upcoming events:

• September 16 – Car Show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes Museum Open House

tours, hot dogs, chips, beverage, ice cream.

• October 7 – Scarecrow Festival & Bake Sale . The second annual event with all materials needed to make a male/female/child scarecrow will be furnished with admission fee. Also make or purchase clothes pin wreaths.

Bake sale and hot dogs, chips, beverage, ice cream

• October 27 – Jersey Devil . Presentation on our state mythological legend of the Pinelands

• November 12, 19 & 26 – Open House .

Museum tours will be given from 1 to 4 p.m. with tours given by docents.

Dr. Izzy’s

Sound News

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

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

Artificial Intelligence In Hearing Aids

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all over the news. Even hearing aids are getting solid press for AI advancements. It might sound like science fiction — but AI has been available in hearing aids for a long time.

Humble Beginnings. In 2006, the Centra hearing device hit the market. It included machine learning — your hearing aids learned how you adjusted a setting called gain (the level of sound boost needed). After a couple of weeks, your hearing aids would automatically set the gain to your preferences.

Fine-Tuning Abounds. At first, gain adjustments affected all sound output equally. But tech advancements let you adjust different parts of the sound spectrum — and your hearing aids would learn your preferences for each. You had to do this for each program on your device. Then hearing aids were developed that learned your sound preferences and set them accordingly across all your programs.

Beyond Programming. Now, developers are trying to reduce reliance on

distinct programs. One breakthrough, the deep-neural-network model — mimicking how your brain processes sound — constantly adapts to your environment, improving speech in background noise and listening comfort. Hearing aid manufacturer’s such as Oticon and Starkey utilize this deep neural network model.

The Next Horizon. Today’s hearing aids have embraced AI: One hearing aid combines nextgen machine learning with direct wearer input to optimize settings. Another keeps speech clear amid noise without sacrificing enjoyable sounds, like birdsong. Still a third has a wellness tracker, fall sensor that notifies loved ones, and digital personal assistant. As you can see, hearing aids have used AI for a long time to improve your well-being, hearing and otherwise.

Ready to see how AI can help your hearing? Contact Garden State Hearing & Balance Center at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstate hearing.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!

Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Chlorinated Pools Vs. Ocean Water: 6 Things To Know For Skin Health

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Here in Colorado, they open our community pool in late May and it stays open for swimming until September. I only go swimming there a couple of times during the season, however, I use my hot tub pretty routinely, especially in the winter when it’s cold or snowy.

Exposure to the chlorinated hot tub makes my skin very dry, and sometimes itchy and “pruney.”

Today, I thought it would be fun to take a look into the effects of chlorine exposure and compare that to beach water since I went swimming in Cancun recently but had to get out almost immediately due to the sargassum seaweed.

Most swimming pools rely on chlorine as a robust disinfectant, keeping the water free from harmful bacteria and providing us with a relatively germ-free swimming experience. Chlorine very quickly strips away the natural oils that protect the skin, leading to dryness, dehydration, and sometimes an itchy, flaky texture.

On the other end of the spectrum, the vast, open waters of the ocean provide a different swimming experience. Historically, saltwater has been used therapeutically for its healing properties. But the high salt concentration can cause also dehydration and dryness.

Just like chlorine, the worsening of eczema and psoriasis is due to the disruption of the skin’s barrier function. That is after all the skin’s #1 job, to provide a barrier between the environment and the inside of you!

Certain seaweeds, like sargassum, present

unique challenges and again, I can tell you that firsthand. It wasn’t horrible, but it was sweeping against my legs constantly so while in Cancun, I pretty much stayed out of the water!

Navigating the aquatic terrain can be tricky, so here’s how to enjoy swimming and offset the potential problems:

1. Always rinse thoroughly after a swim. In many hotels, and certainly, at home, you should take a quick shower after your hot tub or pool event.

2. Hydrate your skin using a lightweight moisturizer.

3. Monitor any changes in your skin condition because if you’ve been swimming in a pool that does not have enough chlorine you will notice the rash, bumps, or redness pretty quickly and you can then receive treatment before it becomes full-blown.

4. If you live near the beach and you’re an ocean swimmer, avoid swimming in areas with sargassum seaweed. It’s mainly on the beaches that are Atlantic side.

5. If you’re prone to dry skin or itchiness, try a good skin care supplement that will provide skin-loving probiotics that are healing and soothing. I custom-formulated such a product called DermaScript.

6. There’s the problem of premature aging due to the sun’s UVA/UVB rays. Always wear sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to protect yourself.

With a touch of care and a splash of awareness, you can have the best of both water worlds. Happy swimming! If this topic interests you, you can read the longer, comprehensive article posted at suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

Understanding Automobile Insurance In The Garden State

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

New Jersey offers two types of automobile insurance policies that may be purchased: a Standard Policy and a Basic Policy. A Standard Policy provides liability, uninsured motorist, and personal injury protection (medical) coverage. A Basic Policy only provides personal injury protection (medical) coverage limited. Protect yourself and choose the standard policy.

Liability Insurance insures you against claims made by others for the property damage or personal injury you caused while operating your vehicle. Liability Insurance protects you from paying money to someone from your own pocket. Your insurance coverage will pay any monetary damage that you are required to pay to someone else but only up to your insurance policy limits. Choose your liability policy limits wisely. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, but I recommend choosing at least $250,000.00 of liability insurance. The additional cost is usually nominal.

Personal Injury Protection coverage is also known as “PIP” or “No Fault” Insurance. The “No Fault” concept means that your automobile insurance will provide you with personal injury protection insurance (PIP) coverage regardless of fault. In other words, it does not matter who caused the car crash. As long as you were operating, using, or getting in /out of an automobile at the

time of the injury then you are covered. The “No-Fault” concept does not mean that the other driver is responsible for your medical bills. Protect yourself and choose the standard $250,000.00 in PIP Medical Expense Benefits.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UM/UIM) protects you against financially irresponsible drivers. Sometimes people operate their vehicles without insurance coverage or with only very little insurance coverage, like those who operate their vehicle with a Basic Policy which was discussed earlier. If you sustain property damage or bodily injury and the person responsible does not have enough insurance to cover your loss, then you can file a claim with your insurance company under your Uninsured /Underinsured Motorist Coverage. This coverage protects you and your family by providing additional insurance coverage for your loss, but only up to the policy limits that you choose. UM/UIM insurance coverage should never be less than your liability coverage. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, so your UM/ UIM coverage should equal your liability coverage.

At R.C. Shea & Associates, our automobile insurance attorney, Michael J. Deem. Esq. is here to help you with your automobile insurance questions. Please give him a call.

Michael

Items For Sale

Giants Football Season Tickets

- Two tickets with parking. Section 316, Row 21, Seats 17 and 18 - $2,700. Call Mike 609-618-0813. (36)

Quality Doll House Furniture

And Kits - Worth over $2,000, selling for $200 or best offer. 732849-0003, leave message. (35)

New Electric Mulcher Mower$110; Gas edger, $69; Gas mulcher mower, $69. Black and Decker, Craftsman, Briggs, and Strattion. All good condition. 732-270-4044. (36)

Auto For Sale

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - White. Auto, 4 cyl. Exel. MPG. Small dent right fender. 88,000 miles. Holiday City. $3,500. 848-986-0839. (36)

Items Wanted

COSTUME/ESTATE JEW -

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

$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$

Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-4104. (t/n)

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

CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30)

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

Cash On The Spot - For records, 33's, 45's, reel to reels. Call - We pick up the phone! Eddie 732-8295908 will travel. (31)

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

CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records. - R&B, doo wop, soul, early rock & roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call between 8AM and 8PM 909-938-4623. (20)

CLASSIFIEDS

Services Help Wanted

Micromedia Publications is looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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

Seeking Responsible Individual With Good Phone Skills

- Experience In Hvac & Permits

A Plus. Filing/Answering Phones/ Scheduling/Permits/Ordering Parts/

Customer Service. Great Work

Environment. $15/Hour 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Paid

Holidays. Call Care Temp Heating & AC at 732-349-1448 Or Fax Resume To 732-349-6448. (t/n)

R.C. Shea and Associates is seeking to hire a paralegal with civil/commercial litigation experience as well as an administrative assistant. Pay and benefits commensurate with experience. Please call Pam Williams, office manager at (732) 505-1212 or email at pwilliams@rcshea.com (t/n)

Services

Painting - Simply the best. "It's all in the name." Interior/Exterior. Unbeatable pricing. Meticulous work. All materials and jobs guaranteed. Fully licensed and insured. $ave. Call 732-850-5060. (39)

THE RIDE GUY - Takes you anywhere! No limits. Comfy mini-van. Call Charlie 732-2163176 or Email: cr@exit109.com.

References. Let's Go! (t/n)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Stillwell Services LLC - Handyman services, drain cleaning, camera inspections, bathroom remodeling, sewer repair, leak detection, excavation services. Licensed, insured. 609-346-4243. (32)

CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (28)

GARDEN COACH ASSISTS SENIORS & DIY's - Create & maintain beautiful containers, repotting.

Planting design, selection, plant care.

Experienced (Master) Gardener/ Instructor. Joseph 732-232-8144. (29)

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CLEANOUTS -

Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave.

Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (26)

ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605. (t/n)

Become a Published Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-877-791-2033 or visit dorranceinfo.com/micro. (t/n)

Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)

APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (52)

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com . Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

Experienced and reliable Home Health Care Group - Is ready to assist you hourly or 24/7 according to your special needs. Personal care, companionship, groccery shopping, driving to dr's appointments, medication monitoring etc. Refferences available. Call for more details 732-910-8869. (34)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. We transform kitchens in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-367-2477. (t/n)

Properties, Houses, Attics, Garages, Sheds, Storage Units, ect. Handyman Disposal provided 901a Dumpster Service LLC. Licensed, Insured, call or text Jim 609-335-0330. (27)

Learn To Play The - Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or drums from a NJ State Certified Teacher of instrumental music, in your home! Call 732-3504427 for more information. (37)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (46)

Don’t let the stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-855-634-0529. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (20)

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If you have any questions, please call Ali at 732-657-7344, ext. 203.

Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause

OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way.

Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental

expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation.

To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at

732-606-6040.

The following are drop locations:

• All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room)

• Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies

• All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts

• All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center

• Beachwood Municipal Bldg.

• VFW 9503, Bayville lobby

• Bayville Elks

• Bayville Auto

• Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville

• Pine Beach PO

• Presbyterian Church of Toms River

• American Legion 129, Toms River

• Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River

• Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville

• Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses

• Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting

• Universal Radiology, Lacey

• Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood

• C&C Marina, Bayville

• Keller/William Realty, Bayville

• Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville

• Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby

• East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood

Summer Safety For Those With Chronic Conditions

MANCHESTER – Ahhh. Summer has arrived. Most of us revel in these warm days filled with sunshine. But for those with chronic health conditions this time of year can cause serious health issues.

According to Sheila Lill MSN, APN, ACHPN, director of palliative care for Angelic Health, for those with certain heart, kidney, autoimmune or other conditions these hazy, lazy days of summer can cause unwanted symptoms or even exacerbate their chronic condition.

Heat Risks

“Certain chronic conditions make individuals more intolerant of heat” explained Lill, “This makes individuals with these conditions more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.” On top of this, certain medications such as water pills, certain heart medications, some antidepressants, and more increase the risk of dehydration. For those with chronic kidney disease the heat can lead to dehydration, worsening kidney function. Talk to your provider about your risk, stay well-hydrated, and avoid high temperatures when possible.

Food Risks

Fruits and vegetables are generally a great choice for good nutrition. But there are some that interfere with certain medications. For example, if you are on blood thinners, you will want to be aware that the beloved seasonal favorite—strawberriescan cause blood thinning. Grapefruit or grapefruit juice can cause some cholesterol, blood pressure, and other heart medications to stay in your body too long and at levels that are too high. Hot dogs, cheese, pickles, and cured meats are all high sodium foods. They may be delicious, but for those with heart failure and hypertension it can wreak havoc with your blood pressure and exacerbate CHF. “They [hot dogs] are not your best choice for summertime eating,” said Lill, “stick with grilled chicken, shrimp, or vegetables instead to avoid problem and possible trip to the ER.”

Sun

Summertime, with longer days and warmer weather, entices us to spend more time in the sun. This is, after all, the time of year for swimming, boating, or simply laying out on the beach. Sunscreen should be worn even on cloudy or overcast days. It is recommended that everyone use SPF of at least 30, preferably 50, For those with chronic conditions, it is important to be aware if any of your medications cause photo sensitivity. This a chemically induced change in the skin that makes a person sensitive to sunlight and at risk for sunburn, it can be triggered by products applied to the skin or medicines taken by mouth or injected.

Not everyone may get a reaction, but there is risk that even if you didn’t get a reaction the first time, you may the next. Those at risk should not stop going outside. Proper precautions including avoiding the sun during peak hours of the day, making use of the shade, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen properly, will allow them to enjoy the beautiful summer day without a painful

reaction the next day. Whether you have a chronic condition or not, be knowledgeable about the risks associated with the medications you take, including supplements, and you’ll have a much nicer summer.

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Fish Fry From Argyle’s (Kearny)

WHITING – Resident Club Crestwood Village

5 present Fish Fry from Argyle’s (Kearny) on September 8 from 5 to 7 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Choice of: fish and chips or fried chicken and chips. Includes soft drink and dessert and coffee. BYOB. Take out orders available. You must call ahead to place an order.

Cost is $25 per person. Tickets must be pur-

chased in advance and at time we need your dinner selection. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting or by mail. Make checks out to Resident Club CV-5 and Mail to Debbie Fascia 18 Drake Street, Whiting NJ 08759

Make sure to include your dinner selection. Call Debbie for more information at 201-618-8514.

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Eve Competiello of Wappingers Falls, New York was recently vacationing on Long Beach Island with her family. She took this great shot to cap off the trip and promises to be back again next year. Now, Eve and her family are coming back to New Jersey for a Six Flags Great Adventure trip, courtesy of Jersey Shore Online. Want to see your pix in this space? Email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may be heading to the theme park too!

Clothing Drive Fundraiser

JACKSON – Jackson Liberty Band Parents Association presents their Clothing Drive Fundraiser on November 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 N Hope Chapel Road Jackson.

They will be collecting new or gently used men, women and children’s clothing,

shoes, purses, belts, bed and bath linens and stuffed animals. Every piece helps! They can also accept bicycles and baby strollers. No pillows, books, toys, furniture, appliances or household items. Thank you for your support!

Questions? Contact Claudia at fundraising@libertylionband.com.

9th Annual Beef & Beer

JACKSON – The 9th Annual Beef & Beer will be on September 30 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - Station 55.

Presale Tickets are $50, and include a t-shirt. Tickets the day of the event are $60. Reach out to any Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - Station 55 member to get tickets.

Nightingale Catering will be provided unlimited beef and unlimited craft beer will be provided by Icarus Brewing.

There will also be unlimited domestic beer aHot Wing Challenge, a Gift Auction and a Mega 50/50 drawing.

Come to an amazing event you won’t want to miss and support your volunteer firefighters.

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FOR THE WEEK OF AUG 19 - AUG 25

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS

OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

ARIES (March 21-April 19) : Your energy and enthusiasm could seem drained by workplace disagreements. A business proposal may sound like music to your ears, but decisions or changes could hit a sour note you were not expecting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The debts you may owe are not just on the paper you sign at the bank or when you purchase a car. You could have obligations to face. It might not be a legal duty, but there can be a moral promise to repay.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : You could see that you have unexpected options if you just take a look around. Make sure your finances are in order and you have a detailed plan in place before deciding on what the next step needs to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Pay extra attention to your budget to maintain a good grasp of your overall financial situation. You may be feeling that your needs or requests are being ignored if a loved one is focused on an absorbing task.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : It can pay to keep your options open. You may think your business skills are at their best but could end up regretting putting your assets on the line later. Wait for better timing before moving money around.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) : It can be easy for expenses to pile up and quickly become a calamity if you do not have the funds available to get over the hurdle. It may be wise to keep an eye on your finances to make sure you are prepared.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People may think that they can only get into trouble if they say yes and that a “no” means that nothing could happen. Prove to them that you deserve the “yes.” They could see the advantages of giving you a chance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) : This may not be the time to make a move. Keep organizing or making the important calls, but save the leap for another day. Your plans could be sound, but you might have a variety of unexpected issues to overcome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It can feel awkward if people grumble at you. You may not even know why, and it may not be your fault. If you find it hard to remain understanding, it might be best to stay out of their way until their mood improves.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) : Learning how the system operates could give you a better understanding of the reasoning behind the rules. Now is not the time to cut any corners. Following the proper procedures can save you a lot of time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : Challenging situations might be coming your way. Make sure you are prepared to answer questions and prove that you have been playing by the rules. Study intel carefully and you can protect yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) : Do your best to put money away for unforeseen expenses. If you add more to what you put away each week, it could add up faster than you think. Being prepared for unforeseen expenses can help you keep a job.

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TAKE THE COMFORTING COMBO OF BACON AND EGGS TO AN EXTRAVAGANT LEVEL

By America’s Test Kitchen

FRENCH-STYLE SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH ROSEMARY CANDIED BACON

For the bacon:

Serves 4

12 ounces center-cut bacon

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon pepper

For the eggs:

8 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon table salt

3 tablespoons water, divided

1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley or chives

For the bacon:

1. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil. Cut bacon in half crosswise. Arrange bacon on prepared sheets.

2. Combine sugar, rosemary, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle sugar mixture evenly over bacon. (Do not flip and sprinkle on the second side.) Use your fin-

gers to spread sugar mixture evenly over each piece.

3. Bake until bacon is dark brown and sugar is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking. (If bacon on 1 sheet finishes cooking sooner, it’s OK to remove this sheet from the oven first.) Transfer bacon to a wire rack set over paper towels and let cool for 5 minutes.

For the eggs:

1. While bacon cooks, use a fork to beat eggs and salt until blended. Heat 2 tablespoons water in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over low heat until steaming. Add egg mixture and immediately stir with rubber spatula. Cook, stirring slowly and constantly, scraping edges and bottom of skillet, for 4 minutes. (If the egg mixture is not steaming after 4 minutes, increase heat slightly.)

2. Continue to stir slowly until eggs begin to thicken and small curds begin to form, about 4 minutes longer. (If curds have not begun to form, increase heat slightly.) If any large curds form, mash with spatula. As curds start to form, stir vigorously, scraping edges and bottom of skillet, until eggs are thick enough to hold their shape when pushed to 1 side of skillet, 4 to 6 minutes.

3. Remove skillet from heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon water and parsley and stir vigorously until incorporated, about 30 seconds. Serve with bacon.

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