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School Jobs Question Defeated

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Voters shot down a measure that would have increased the taxes necessary to hire two dozen educators and counselors that oﬃcials said were needed in the district. According to the vote count, the question failed 6,262 to 3,484. These numbers are still unoﬃcial until the County Board of Elections certifies them,

which takes a few weeks. The funds would have been used to hire six guidance counselors, two student assistance counselors, eight interventionist teachers, 10 elementary teachers, 12 secondary teachers and four child study team members. Four English as a Second Language (ESL) (School - See Page 7)

First Responders 5K Takes Another Lap

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GOP Incumbents Retain Seats By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Two Republican incumbents faced a write-in candidate on Election Day. The unoﬃcial vote count had GOP Committeeman Leonard Grilletto retain his seat for another three-year term on the dais. He faced write-in candidate John Neyenhouse, who is the chairman of the township’s Environmental Committee and who ran in the GOP primary last spring. Grilleto received 1,207 votes on Election Day. There were 233 write in votes. Neyenhouse said he ran because, “there are many people in this town that feel like we could use a change. There are many things that we can be doing to help improve the town, such as supporting our first responders, working towards improving our Main Street and our downtown.” Republican Committeeman Mike Hammerstone received 1,227 votes for a one-year unexpired term that was created when a (GOP - See Page 5)

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Photos by Bob Vosseller The first winner of the day was 9-year-old Ryan Dyazko of Pack 204 who outpaced the other runners in his age category during the 4th Annual Eagle First Responders 5K Run Pages 17 held at Johnson Park. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The 4th Annual Eagle First Responders 5K returned to Johnson Park with runners of all ages who came from across the state. Participants were able to register on-site at Johnson Park for the 5K ($40) or Kid’s Dash ($10) on the day of the race. The event started years ago when Gavin Kohute developed it for his Eagle Scout project to benefit first responders. Since that time, it has become a township tradition. He earned his Eagle Scout rank early (before he was 16 years old), and is now a freshman in college. He couldn’t be present this year as he is attending Syracuse University where he is Jackson Boy Scouts and members of the Jackson School District ROTC majoring in environmental engineering. program present the colors for the 4th Annual Eagle First Responders 5 “I am very grateful to have the troop continue Kilometer Run held at Johnson Park. (Lap - See Page 4)

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Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of Ocean County College’s Student Veterans Organization do some pull ups during this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony. By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College commemorated Veterans Day with its annual Salute to Veterans who have served in the

United States Armed Forces. The ceremony took place at the Veterans Memorial on the College’s main campus (Ceremony See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 my legacy through the race and love to see the troop supporting our first responders,” he told The Jackson Times. All proceeds benefited Scouts BSA Troops 204 and 402, Jackson Mills Fire Company Station 54, and Jackson PBA 168. “It is Scouts BSA which is under the Boy

Scouts of America and Scouts BSA has male troops and female troops. We work together instead of having a boy troop or just a girl troop. Troop 204 is the boys and Troop 402 is the girls,” Scout leader John Juchniewicz said. “We have scouts running. We have scouts helping run the event and once the run starts, we put them at strategic places to cheer people on. We have 29 scouts from 204 and 402 has eight,” he added. Photos by Bob Vosseller Members of Boy Scout Troop 204 and 402 gather by the starting line of the run. The Scouts assisted with the running of this year’s Eagle First Responders 5K Run.

Runners gathered at the starting line at Johnson Park.

12th District Assemblyman Alex Sauickie returned to serve as master of ceremonies of the event. His son previously ran in the event and this year his father came out to watch. Juchniewicz said around 75 runners had registered for the 5-kilometer run. “Pre-reg was around 60 and we always have people showing up the day of and we got at least 15 more. We have the police department and police explorers here and they are great supporters of this as well.” Another mainstay of the event is Viper Timing of Howell Township and the company’s owner and operator Maurice Bell. “It is awesome with their being here because having a couple of cones is not the same thing. He donates his time to this race,” Juchniewicz added. “This race is certified so if people are running a marathon, you have to be certified. It just worked out that this was the same weekend as the New York Marathon.” Station 54 fi refighter Ralph Aponte noted that “we are the charter organization (for the scout troops) along with the Cub Scout Pack 204. I am the charter rep between the troop and fire department. As far as the fire company goes, we try and show support. They are here helping with the event.” “With this Eagle Scout 5 K run, the money that comes in, the portion donated to our fi rehouse is used for scholarships. Every year we have a scholarship that is given out to students, usually three or four.” “Usually, it is for a child whose parent is a fi rst responder here in Jackson. The last few years it has been students who were

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graduating from (Jackson) Memorial and Liberty (High School),” Former Scout Master Chris Burgess said. “We try to keep the community involved. The kids (Scouts) meet at the fi rehouse,” Burgess said. He noted that on November 11, an event called Turkey Fest was held where turkeys are cooked in brand new tin garbage cans. Burgess explained, “they (volunteers) do over 250 pounds of turkeys and serve them to all the fi rst responders of Jackson along with others. “They are meeting at Station 54. They put aluminum foil on the ground and they use a horseshoe stake and surround it with charcoal and balls of foil and they put the turkey on that and a can over it and surround the ground with the charcoal and they cook it like that and it is delicious,” Aponte said. Burgess’s 17-year-old daughter Kaiya was at the event having recently worked on her Eagle Scout project. “I did a trail cleanup from an unusable trail off Don Connor Boulevard and I added an element of whimsical creatures with gnomes. It was full of bushes and stuff and we added a picnic table,” she said. Members of the Jackson High School Air Force ROTC took part in the presentation of colors along with the Boy Scouts that proceeded the start of the race. Resident Tina Wendel sang the Star-Spangled Banner. A children’s dash event was held prior to the 5K run and the fi rst winner of the day was 9-year-old Ryan Dyazko of Pack 204.

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Continued From Page 1 in Toms River and was open to the public The key note speaker was Captain James B. Howell, Naval Support Activity Lakehurst commander and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander. “For me, Veterans’ Day is a day of gratitude, a day to express our deepest appreciation to the brave individuals who have chosen the path of service,” Howell said. “These veterans from all branches of the military have dedicated themselves to the call of duty and often at great personal sacrifice.” Howell added, “we owe them a debt that can never truly be repaid but it is essential that we try. Our day to day lives are constantly filled with reminders of the sacrifices that veterans and their families have made so that we can enjoy the smallest of things.”

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Continued From Page 1 committeeman resigned in January. Hammerstone was one of three candidates reviewed by the Plumsted Republican Club and GOP voting district committee earlier this year. He was approved by a vote of the all-Republican Township Committee in February. Development was a top topic of campaign literature and social media posts during the election, particularly the approval of a warehouse earlier in the year on Route 539, revising township code and the revision of the community’s master plan. Plumsted School Board Three candidates sought two open Board of Education spots on this year’s ballot. School Board President Susan Potter and

“We remember the past but we also look to the future. A future of an ongoing responsibility to support our veterans as they transition back to an increasingly complex civilian life,” Howell said. Dr. Pamela Monaco, president of Ocean County College said, “Veterans Day as we know, is a day of acknowledgement and gratitude. It is a day for us to pause and remember and to be intentional in our appreciation for the courageous men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.” Music was performed by the OCC Concert Band and student Speaker Sgt. 1st Andrew Clayton, OC/T Ops Group, Joint Force Headquarters, New Jersey Army National Guard spoke during the ceremony. Clayton remarked during his speech, “It is not what you did in your service that makes you the veteran. Regardless of what you were thinking when you joined or when your draft number was called or when your recruiter dropped you off and you were

freaking out - none of that mattered.” “Once you raised your right hand and took an oath to defend this great nation and nobody can take that from us, and for that it is okay to be proud no matter what you did in your service and that is what I found as most important on Veterans’ Day. It is a time we are all equal no matter what your service was,” Clayton added. A riﬂe squad salute was presented by members of American Legion Post 129, Toms River. The service concluded with the Sounding of “Taps” by Ross Eadie, OCC Concert Band. Present at this year’s ceremony with a table showcasing their services and some swag was the Veteran and Military Resource Center. Assistant Director Christina Hernandez runs the center at the college and she told Jersey Shore Online.com “we provide services to veterans, active military, National Guard reserves and their family members.”

Vice Board President Justin Burnett didn’t run for re-election. Running to fill their spots on the slogan of “Let’s Fix This” were Robert Stepnowski of Letitia Drive, who received 929 votes and Kathryn Kovacs of Long Swamp Road, who received 943 votes. Bernard Bahnam of East Millstream Road, Cream Ridge ran without a slogan and received 477 votes. Issues voiced during this race included parental input in matters of LGBTQ+ policies in opposition to the State’s mandated guidelines. The guidelines concern student privacy and teachers not informing parents about sexual identity of students. Additionally, state aid fund reductions for the school district was also an issue.

concerning a resolution for the purchase of a fire truck and equipment at a cost not exceeding $1,100,000. The fire district previously held a public hearing to approve the purchase of the fire truck and equipment at a cost not exceeding $900,000 and it was now necessary to conduct another hearing to approve the right to expend an additional $200,000. Following the hearing the Fire District adopted the resolution authorizing the purchase of the truck and equipment. In the race for district fire commissioner, William Pippen Jr. received 1,207 votes for a full term on the board. There were 54 write-in votes. There were 141 write-in votes for the district’s unexpired term. The names of the write-ins and the oﬃcial numbers will be released after the County Board of Elections certifies the results, which takes a few weeks after election day.

Fire District Vote A public hearing was held on November 6 at the New Egypt Firehouse on Main Street

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“We have a lounge, a computer lab, a snack lounge like a mini-Red Cross,” she added. She said Clayton is the president of the Student Veterans Organization. “One of our members brought some shirts for a veterans’ organization he works with. We have a bit of a display here along with resource information for veterans.” Clayton said one of the resources offered involve “suicide prevention for veterans and other information for veterans but mostly we want to engage with the other students and faculty at the school and have them engage with the other student veterans at the school to help bridge the gap.” “We leave no question unanswered,” he added. Hernandez said, “we are really excited. We have built the veterans program up and we are excited about all the things we’ve been able to do and the students we’ve been able to engage with. We have a number of veterans here and they are very excited to be part of it as well. We are happy to give back.” For more information about veterans’ services at Ocean County College, visit go.ocean.edu/military or contact veterans@ ocean.edu.

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The Real ORC Fight

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Alex Sauickie

TRENTON - Fans of J. R. R. Tolkien’s writing, and the Lord of the Rings movies that followed, know the Orcs as corrupted beings doing the bidding of a Dark Lord. While I don’t know much about them and it might be a bit of a stretch, it seems that they can be used as an exaggerated analogy for the real-life workings of today’s ORC. ORC is an acronym for organized retail crime. It’s partly what you see on TV or online in videos of smash-and-grab robberies, or mass theft by mobs. It’s also organized but quiet rings of shoplifters seeking not to call attention to their crimes. I see Tolkien’s Orcs as somewhat of an analogy since they do bad things under instructions by others (and their name is a convenient link). An ORC organization is often a group run by a ringleader, with “dispensable” underlings doing the legwork. It was a recent survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), which I’ve mentioned previously here, that propelled me to get more involved in this issue. The NRF released its 2023 National Retail Security Survey in September of this year, and the results involve 177 retail brands and more than 97,000 retail locations nationwide. Two-thirds (67%) of respondents said they were seeing even more violence and aggres-

sion from ORC perpetrators compared with the prior year. More than half (54%) of retailers said they have increased, or are increasing, employee workplace violence training. The NRF said policies such as requiring a higher value of stolen property for theft to be a felony, or removing or eliminating cash bail, may have unintended consequences for retailers. Almost three-quarters (72%) of respondents said they have seen an increase in the average value stolen per incident in localities that raised their felony thresholds. Two-thirds (67%) reported an increase in repeat offenders in areas affected by reduced or eliminated cash bail. The NRF further said retailers have seen a dramatic jump in financial losses from theft. In 2022, “shrink” accounted for $112.1 billion in losses, an increase of $18.2 billion from 2021. “Shrink” is the loss of inventory from any cause, including shoplifting, employee theft, store error, or damage. Because of the worsening situation nationwide, the NRF designated October 26 as the first annual Fight Retail Crime Day to bring more attention to the issue. I chose to use that day to better educate myself on it, and get a wide range of perspectives and ideas for action. Right here in Jackson, I convened a forum that included five major statewide organizations representing retail, one focused on South Jersey businesses, one major retail company, the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, and the Jackson and Plumsted police

departments. I’m enormously grateful to all the participants for their thoughtful and productive dialog. Among the main points made were that ORC is not just coordinated common shoplifting, but a serious national phenomenon often involving intrastate or interstate professional rings that sometimes repeatedly target the same businesses. Police representatives stressed the importance of prompt or real-time reporting by retailers, so that investigations can be timely and effective. Retail representatives noted that not all law enforcement agencies take swift action on such reports, as they have more serious crimes to handle. Police also said a main problem is that ORC relies on the low-risk/high-reward nature of the crime: penalties are low for “shoplifting” and often don’t account for cumulative value stolen over a period of time, while ringleaders can rake in a lot of money, sometimes millions. My first legislative action took place at the forum, where I signed a resolution calling for enactment of the federal Combating Organized Retail Crime Act. That bill applies criminal forfeiture to ORC, strengthens federal money laundering laws, and allows prosecutors to use an aggregate value of at least $5,000 over a 12-month period as a basis to charge a crime. The bill also seeks to improve coordination among law enforcement and retailers by creating a Center to Combat Organized Retail Crime, to include representatives from six federal law enforcement agencies and from the retail industry. It’s supported

by at least six law enforcement and retail organizations, and I thank the NJ Chamber of Commerce for endorsing my resolution. Afterward, I signed my name as a primary sponsor to a bill introduced by my colleagues in Monmouth County, Assemblywomen Kim Eulner and Marilyn Piperno, which creates the crime of gang shoplifting. I did the same on three bills sponsored by one of my Democratic colleagues, Assemblyman Tom Giblin, which create the offense of fostering stolen property, make what’s now disorderly person theft into a fourth degree crime if it’s a second conviction within two years – adding one year of jail and $9 thousand in fines to the penalties – and increase penalties for assaulting a retail worker. These were suggested to me by the NJ Business and Industry Association and the NJ Food Council, and I appreciate their input. I think all of the above are a good place to start while I review what else was discussed at the forum, and work on additional legislation. This ORC battle isn’t just about the bottom lines of big businesses. It’s about small shops and the safety of customers and retail employees alike. ORC also cuts into tax revenue and increases prices, adding to the burdens already faced by the residents of our state. It won’t be like an LOTR movie, but the battle is on. 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.

30 Preschool Programs Receive American Rescue Plan Funding From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy ATLANTIC CITY – As part of his continued commitment to ensuring universal access to high-quality, full-day preschool throughout New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy announced at the New Jersey Education Association Convention the awarding of $51.9 million in federal grant funding from the state to 23 school districts to support 30 projects that will enable the creation, expansion, and renovation of preschool facilities statewide. One of the challenges that certain school districts have identified as an obstacle in establishing high-quality preschool has been a lack of adequate facilities. The Governor’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget included $120 million for grants for preschool facilities expansion, supported by

federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars – marking the first time that preschool facility expansion grants were available to Regular Operating Districts. “This funding will enable more districts to expand their capacity to offer full-day preschool programming to more students, building upon our efforts to provide every 3- and 4-year-old child in our state with access to high-quality pre-K,” said Governor Murphy. “Equitable access to early childhood education across the board is key to ensuring the long-term success of our children and our state as a whole. My Administration will continue to work toward bringing free, full-day pre-K to every district throughout New Jersey.” “Governor Murphy’s preschool facilities grant funding underscores our commitment to deliver high-quality, full-day preschool across the state,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “Ultimately, this funding will increase capacity, a barrier that some com-

munities have faced in the effort to bring high-quality preschool to each community. This funding will also support our initiative to ensure that school districts can provide an enriching, high-quality preschool environment for the benefit of generations of students for years to come.” High-quality, full-day preschool programs provide smaller class sizes inclusive of students with special needs and are led by a certified teacher and aide. The 30 projects that have qualified for these preliminary grants had a total need of nearly $113.5 million in estimated project costs. Of that amount, the New Jersey Department of Education will cover approximately $51.9 million as the State’s share of preschool facilities in those districts; the State share is set at a minimum of 40 percent of the total estimated project costs. “We know that expanded early childhood education is one of the best investments we can make in our children’s success and our future prosperity as a state,” said New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean M. Spiller. “As a matter of

equity and educational justice, we need to keep expanding those opportunities until every family that wants pre-k has access to it. We commend Gov. Murphy for his commitment, which we know will pay dividends for generations to come.” A second round of funding may be announced at a later date with the remaining funding for preschool facility grants. Preliminary award amounts including both the State and local share for each project range from approximately $113,000 to over $13 million. There were 30 projects receiving a preliminary grant award. The following are those in Monmouth and Ocean counties: • Holmdel Twp., Village Elementary Interior Alterations • Keyport Central School Preschool Playground • Matawan-Aberdeen Regional, Cambridge Park Renovations • Manchester Twp., Ridgeway Elementary Preschool Addition • Plumsted Twp., Woehr Interior Alterations

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Continued From Page 1 teachers and one nonpublic student coordinator would have also been hired. This would have resulted in a permanent change to the tax rate. Some residents expressed concern that it could raise the property tax on an average home in Jackson as much as $600. The township is currently undergoing a revaluation process which homeowners also fear might increase their future tax bill. School Board President Giuseppe Palmieri responded to the question’s defeat stating, “The district will continue to try and make up for the loss of $18 million and advocate for change in the funding formula.” “The administration will continue to review and make recommendations for areas to reduce expenses. Unfortunately, it is likely going to result in more cuts to existing programs, co-curriculars and staff. Additionally, class sizes will continue to grow,” he added. Palmieri, Superintendent Nicole Pormilli and other district staff and parents came out to events like Jackson Day to promote support for the special question. Members of the Jackson Education Association held a postcard mailing event to bring awareness to the question to Jackson voters. In order for a school district to fund a special need, project or addition to its budget that cannot be funded through the general fund, a special question for voter approval must be put on the ballot. The proposal was meant to close a funding shortfall caused by a decrease in state aid funding over the last five years and to hire additional staff that school administrators said would meet the needs of students in the district. The S-2 (the State Aid funding formula that was passed into New Jersey law several years ago) has drastically reduced funding for school districts with declining student enrollment. As Jackson’s student population has dropped around 30% from roughly 9,800 students, the school district has seen approximately 10% of its funding from the state cut, amounting to a loss of millions of dollars. Meanwhile, the district currently has 4,400 out of district students and around 1,000 additional students are expected in the next school year. The state requires public school districts to reimburse parents of non-public school children transportation aid up to $1,022 for each private school student. This will cause costs to rise by millions of dollars. The Board of Education proposed the special question to allow the school district to raise property taxes above the maximum 2% yearly cap permitted by state law. Jackson’s special question would have raised $4,035,000 had it passed.

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The Jackson Times, November 18, 2023, Page 7 The subject of the School District’s referendum question has been the subject of Board of Education meetings since its introduction last spring. It was also brought up several times during recent township council meetings. School Board Members Retain Seats The choice for Board of Education for two three-year-terms was pretty straight-

forward. There were two incumbent candidates running unopposed. Incumbent member Tara Rivera received 5,513 votes. Brian McCarron, who ran on the slogan of Advocate Educate Elevate received 5,891 votes. This year marks Rivera’s sixth year on the board. She is now the most senior serving member of the Board. She has been a resident of Jackson for more than 26 years and has two children. She earned

her Master’s Degree and has a background in Education, Special Education and Psychology. McCarron, a resident of Jackson for more than 20 years, was selected by the Board in December 2022 to fi ll a oneyear unexpired term. He is married and has two sons that are enrolled in Jackson Schools. He is a retired police oﬃcer and has a strong background in school safety and security.

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JACKSON– Revel in the magic of the winter holiday season when the Navesink Brass perform holiday and Hanukkah favorites at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 p.m. December 9. The recital will mark the group’s second appearance at the Jackson Branch. Formed in Red Bank in 1992, the Navesink Brass consists of professional musicians “comfortable with all styles of music from Renaissance to jazz and rock,” maintaining their superlative standards through regular rehearsals. The group consists of Thomas Bender and Kevin Pryor, trumpets; Nancy Shalvatis, horn; Daniel Carver, trombone; and Paul J. Eschelbach, tuba. Register at bit.ly/OclJacksonNavesinkBrass to attend this free program, sponsored by Jackson Friends of the Library. The Friends are volunteers who support the library through fundraisers, programs, and advocacy. New members are always welcome. Applications are available at every OCL branch and at theoceancountylibrary.org/ oclfriends.

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Jackson Elks “Free Throw” Contest

JACKSON – Jackson Elk’s is sponsoring a “free throw” shooting contest for youngsters ages 8 through 13. There is no cost and it will be held at the Carl W. Goetz Middle School at 835 Patterson Road, Jackson, on November 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. The competition times for boys and girls in these age categories 8 to 9, will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Ages 10 to 11, will be 6:30 to 7 p.m., and ages 12 to 13, will be 7 to 7:30 p.m. based on their age as of April 1, 2024. Please bring Birth certificate as proof of age. The boy and girl in each age group with the best scores advance

through to the next level of competition which will take place on December 16 in Manasquan. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is the Premier Charitable and Patriotic Fraternal Organization in America. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and active in their community. For more information, visit elks.org/ hoopshoot or contact Tim Murphy, Jackson ELKS 2744 Hoop Shoot Chairman, phone/text 732-740-6906 or email to Jacksonelks2744@gmail.com.

Letters To Santa

JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina has once again scheduled a meeting with Santa Claus to personally hand deliver Santa letters written by children from Jackson Township. In order to ensure that Santa has enough time to write a letter back before Christmas, all letters

must be received in the mayor’s oﬃce by December 8. Letters should be addressed to: Santa Claus c/o Mayor Michael Reina, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527. Please be sure that the child’s full name, age, and address is clearly legible.

Psychic Fair

JACKSON – Save the date! The Jackson Friends of the Library is hosting a Psychic Fair on November 30. Cost is $30 per 15-minute session. Adult program. Cash only. Registration required. Proceeds ben-

efit programs at the Jackson Library. Kassandra – palm reading and tarot cards Kristen – tarot cards Margaret – angel cards Bella – gypsy cards

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Jackson Pathfinders Newly Created Green Loop Trail

JACKSON – On November 5, members of the Jackson Pathfinders put the finishing touches on its newly created Green Loop Trail. This trail is located on the Purple Heart Trail at Bunker Hill Bogs, which is located at 820 East Veterans Highway. Six volunteers with the Pathfinders placed metal trail map signs at significant points along the newly created trail. Each of these eight signs displays a map of the trail, as well as personalized “You are here” markers on the trail letting visitors know where they are. “Today was a great day for both the Jackson Pathfinders and all visitors of the Purple Heart Trail,” said Pathfinders Chair Matthew McCall. “The creation of this trail has been in the works for over 10 months,” noted McCall. “Last Winter my wife Mindy and I were walking the trail when she noticed a berm across an overgrown cranberry bog. We managed to walk through some overgrown ground and found an old boundary road that was riddled with briars, brush and overgrown shrubs… Mindy suggested that the Pathfinders explore clearing the boundary road and allowing future visitors to walk around the entire perimeter of an old cranberry bog and take in the beauty of what was created over 100 years ago,” said McCall. The topic of creating this new trail was brought up at a Pathfinder meeting in January of this year and the volunteers of the Pathfinders agreed that clearing this trail would be a welcomed addition to the existing Purple Heart network of trails. This property has been historically known as the Bunker Hill Bogs and has been a cranberry bog growing area for over 100 years. In 1871 Edward R. Johnson of Cortland, NY, and his partner Cornelius Hood of Seneca Falls, NY, bought the property and began cranberry production. In 1889 the property was transferred to CHarles L. Holman and Nathan French & Co. Over the years some prominent local families such as Holman, Switlik, and Lipman have owned the until about the early 1980’s when Leisure Technologies Corp acquired it. In 2001, Jackson Township acquired the property from Westlake Village, LLC and set it aside for open space. Volunteers Ken Beyer and Dan Green

Photo courtesy Jackson Pathﬁnders worked tirelessly on creating the maps to help visitors know where they are at all times. Volunteers Paul Lippert, Dan Green and Matt McCall explored the trail and picked out eight significant points along the trail where they would place signs to help future visitors more easily navigate the trail. The task of clearing the trail was time consuming. It took 3 months of weekend work details to clear out the new addition. In total, this new trail is .3 of a mile long. Pathfinder volunteers Emily McCall, Monica Wolf, April Lippert, Karen Walzer and Pat Stevens, along with several others worked tirelessly with clippers and shears to clear all the overgrowth. When the clearing was finalized, the group walked the trail and all commented about how unique it was to see an old cranberry bog up close. These bogs were created by ox and plow and the aqueducts lining the trail are still holding water all these decades later. This new trail allows visitors to go back 100 years and see what had been created. “The Pathfinders work tirelessly to maintain our trails in Jackson,” McCall noted. “We take such pride in the condition of our trails. We are always looking for volunteers and Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts to create Gold Star and Eagle Scout projects on our trails. It is our hope that future visitors will enjoy this new Green Loop trail and will appreciate the beauty of these old Cranberry bogs and the beautiful sceneries surrounding them,” McCall added. To learn more about the Jackson Pathfinders, volunteer opportunities, and the learn about the trails within Jackson Township, you can visit jacksonpathﬁnders.org.

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JACKSON – It’s time for holiday decorations! The Jackson Liberty Marching Band is holding their annual sale of farm fresh crafted wreaths, home decor, centerpieces, and grave blankets, all direct from Cicconi Farms in Jackson. Orders will be due no later than November 22. Pick-up will be during the week of December 4 (exact date and times to be announced).

If selling to family members or friends, collect cash or checks made out to you. They will not be accepting cash or multiple checks per order. Submit only one check or money order made out to JLBPSA for the entire amount of your student’s orders. Remember, they cannot accept cash. Orders can be processed through fundraising@libertylionband.com.

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JACKSON – Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 had their yearly elections on November 8. The oﬃcer and administrative lineup for the 2024 year is the following: Chief Carl A. Halpin Jr. Assistant Chief John Dufour Lieutenant James Loiacono

Lieutenant Chris Drury Lieutenant Patrice Case President Chris Drury Vice President Patrick Christie Secretary Anna Turner Assistant Secretary Paul Navarro Treasurer Timmy Carson

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Baseball Player, Library Honored

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two proclamations were presented during a recent Township Council meeting. The Friends of the Jackson Library were recognized for National Friends of the Library week noting the importance of their work to promote programs and support projects of the Jackson Library. Resident Ryan Lasko was also honored with a proclamation during the meeting. Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn read Mayor Michael Reina’s proclamation which noted the resident’s long association with T-ball and Little League and playing baseball in middle school. Lasko later played at Rutgers University

and received many awards for his abilities on the field. In July, during the first day of the Major League Baseball draft, “Ryan was selected by the Oakland A’s and is currently playing in their rookie league.” The proclamation adds that Lasko “distinguishing himself, brought honor and credit to his family, friends and the township of Jackson.” Councilwoman Fills County Committee Seat Councilwoman Kuhn was also recently appointed to the Ocean County Open Space Committee. She will fill the vacancy left after former Jackson Councilman Martin Flemming resigned from it.

Logs To Lumber... The FREC Woodmizer

JACKSON – Come see the sawmill in action as they cut planks from the new harvest of pitch pine, sassafras, red oak and hickory. There is a 30-minute demo followed by a one-hour walk through the tree nursery to discuss what other products are made from different tree species. This is a family event,

and all ages are welcome. They will be meeting at the sawmill, located at the NJ State Tree Nursery at 370 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, on November 21 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Reserve your spot at eventbrite.com/o/forest-resource-education-center-31858983647.

Mega Holiday 50/50 Raﬄe

JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty Lion Band is hosting a Mega Holiday 50/50 Raﬄe. Cost is $5 per ticket and the drawing will be held on December 3 at 2:30 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School. 1st Prize – 20% of proceeds

2nd Prize – 15% of proceeds 3rd Prize – 10% of proceeds

Winner need not be present. Prizes not transferable. Questions, contact Patti Carroll at president@libertylionband.com.

Annual Holiday/Craft Vendor

TOMS RIVER – Save the date! On November 25, the American Legion Auxiliary 2025 Church Road will be hosting their Annual Holiday/Craft Vendor Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come one, come all! Enjoy 40 plus vendors. A 50/50 will held benefiting their veteran programs. The first 200 customers with a purchase from any vendor will receive a free shopping tote bag.

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My Hearing Aid is Dead Again! “I paid a lot of money for my hearing aids and every 1-2 months one of them just stop working……..WHY? WAX in the receiver port is the culprit at least 50% of the time. Whether you wear a “custom” in the ear product or a behind-the-ear RIC product, there is a WAX GUARD that should be replaced monthly. The wax guard looks like a tiny white filter that is replaced with a wax removal tool that should be provided by your hearing healthcare professional at your hearing aid fitting. If you’re wearing a RIC product, you will have to remove the dome to get to the wax guard (unless you’re wearing a custom earmold). The majority of the custom products have a removable wax filter that is next to the vent port. One way to reduce the risk of your hearing aid going dead is to use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the wax port and/or dome. If you do this on a daily basis, this headache will be reduced significantly. For those folks with very waxy ears, the toothbrush is not as effective. In these instances, I would purchase “audiowipes” from your hearing care professional. These wipes are specifically designed to remove wax and clean your hearing aid at the same time. Bad Wire/Receiver is also a very common occurrence with RIC products. The wire just stops working and has to be replaced by your hearing care professional. If you already replaced the wax guard and there still is no sound from

your hearing aid, it’s quite possible you have a bad wire. The good news is this can be replaced immediately so contact your hearing healthcare professional. Microphone port blockage is also a very common problem. Every hearing aid has at least one microphone but many have two microphone ports. Sweating, oils from your fingers, and hairspray can clog the mic ports. In many cases, you can use the same soft toothbrush to clean the mic ports and alleviate this problem. Sweating is also a very common culprit in causing your hearing aid to stop working. Moisture can get into the battery compartment and create corrosion and/or in the microphone port and cause static. The newer rechargeable hearing aids almost eliminate sweating as an issue since many of these products are almost waterproof. In summary, if you’re hearing aid just stopped working, please contact your hearing healthcare professional immediately who can more than likely fix the issue “while you wait.” In certain cases, the hearing aid will need to be sent back to the manufacturer if there’s a circuit issue, amplifier issue, or excessive battery drain issue. Dr. Izzy and his staff are always here to guide you through the steps of better haring. They can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit www.gardenstatehearing.com.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Lactoferrin: A Natural Ally In Autoimmune Support By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

With the rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases worldwide, it’s essential to explore supportive treatments. Lactoferrin, a natural protein found in milk, emerges as a promising ally in this regard. It’s also sold as a dietary supplement online and in health food stores. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissues. Key players in this process include T cells (Th1, Th17), B cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells, each contributing to inﬂammation and tissue damage. Autoantigens, altered by various factors, can also trigger an autoimmune response. Lactoferrin modulates the immune response, balancing it to prevent self-damage. It possesses anti-inﬂammatory properties, crucial in my opinion for alleviating some autoimmune symptoms. Its antimicrobial nature helps fend off infections that might trigger autoimmune reactions. It binds iron which can reduce the oxidative process that causes some symptoms. While not a cure, lactoferrin supports managing autoimmune conditions and (ask your doctor) but I think it can work well alongside most conventional treatments. As a pharmacist, I’m always studying drugs and their effect on the body. It’s true that certain medications, like hydralazine, procainamide, isoniazid, minocycline, alpha-interferons, TNF inhibitors for autoimmune diseases, and even some statins, are associated with triggering autoimmunity! You may not have even thought of that! If you take one of these, always discuss what to do with your doctor before modifying

your regimen. A healthy gut microbiome is vital for autoimmune health. Lactoferrin supports this by enhancing gut health and balancing the immune response. Its antioxidant and iron-binding capabilities further contribute to managing autoimmune conditions, especially in controlling iron-induced oxidative stress and inflammation. Lactoferrin’s key function is binding free iron in the bloodstream and mucosal surfaces, thereby inhibiting bacterial growth and aiding iron regulation. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant roles, coupled with limited neuroprotective effects, underscore its value in managing health conditions, particularly those involving iron overload and inflammation. While lactoferrin is significant, a comprehensive approach to autoimmunity includes a variety of supplements like EpiCor, Andrographis, probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, curcumin, ginger, and selenium. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial, especially during challenging times like winter. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and appropriate supplementation are key to managing autoimmune conditions. It’s essential to stay proactive in exploring both conventional and natural remedies, as they can offer hope and potential benefits in achieving immune balance. Lactoferrin, alongside other supportive measures, offers a promising approach to managing autoimmune diseases. I have a longer, more detailed version of this article on autoimmunity on my website, 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) ©2023 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Why Are Frogs So Super?

Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator For starters, liquids and gases pass through their thin skin - they have no need to drink. If you ever hear the call of frogs in your neighborhood, this is a clear sign that you’re in a healthy area. Each frog has its own unique call. A chorus of frogs singing is an advertisement to females that they are ready to breed. While there is no rule for frogs, but typically they prefer breeding near a water source like a wetland area or a pond. Frogs can detect when there is a drop in atmospheric pressure, indicating rain is on its way. Frogs begin as tadpoles, becoming fully developed in about 12 – 16 weeks, depending upon species, and are responsible feeders on the algae that can form in puddles, creeks, and ponds. They are nature’s waste-management service as they keep the algae levels under control. Without them water quality will decline, and water sources become clogged. Frogs are considered both a food source for other animals like birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as a predator, feeding on insects, which includes pests, keeping their populations at bay. Their eggs are food for spiders and wasps. All this makes them an irreplaceable species in the food chain, and

their disappearance would affect the entire ecosystem drastically. Frogs help keep diseases like dengue and malaria from spreading to humans. Without the frogs as predators, we would be overrun by populations of mosquitoes, who are responsible for carrying these diseases. Australia is home to a variety of frogs, with more than 200 native species. Alarming is that in the last 25 years, eight species have become extinct. There are 30 frogs currently on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s threatened list. Doing our part in properly disposing of pollutants should be considered a priority. Once again, nature’s creatures are invaluable to the existence of so many, humans included. In summary, frogs remove pollutants from our water systems, predict the arrival of rain, manage insect populations, are sources of food for other species, and help keep humans healthy. The information for this article from was gathered from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768. It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits. Violating New Jersey laws protecting wildlife, which includes harm inﬂicted upon any animal, are punishable by law.

Ocean County Library Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

TOMS RIVER – All Ocean County Library branches and reading centers will close at 5 p.m. November 22, and will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 23. The Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Manchester, Stafford and Toms River

branches will be open 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. November 24. Library patrons are welcome to use OCL’s online resources, databases, eMagazines, eBooks, video and audio streams and digital classes at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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JACKSON – The Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 is looking for new members from the community. Call 732-378-9566 for more information, or email volunteer@jacksonstation55.com. Besides helping your community, here are a few benefits that are provided! • Uniform Allowance

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates Often when I am discussing estate planning with individuals, they will tell me that they have already done some estate planning by putting various bank and brokerage accounts into joint names with them and one or more of their children. Some people will do this when believing that it will be easier for the children to access those accounts after the parent pass away. I am not a believer in opening joint accounts with children. In most cases with a joint account the account automatically passes to the survivor on the account upon the death of the other joint account holder. So, mother puts her bank account into a joint name with her daughter. Mother believes that when mother passes away the daughter will then have access to that account. However, there are significant drawbacks to doing this. By add i ng her d aug hter’s na me to the account, mom has made the daughter a co-owner of that account. That means that any of the daughter’s creditors have access to the money in the account. By way of example, if the daughter was to be sued and a judgment entered against her the daughter’s judgment creditors could seize the money in the joint account. Another potential issue is if daughter was to finds herself in a divorce situation, her soon to be ex-husband may try to claim the money in the account as her money and be subject to equitable distribution as part of the divorce proceeding.

If daughter was to become mentally incapacitated and go into a nu rsing home, the nursing home might expect daughter to use the money in that account for her nursing home expense. Finally, mom may not intend for all the money in that account to become the daughter’s money. While we presume that mother trusts the daughter, daughter would be under no legal obligation to divide that money among the other beneficiaries. Unfortunately, in my almost 40 years of practicing estate planning, I have seen every one of these potential scenarios occur. Consequently, I think it is bad advice for a parent to put money into a joint account with their children. I do not think it is a real concern that your children have access to your money immediately after your passing. In most cases, probate in New Jersey is a relatively quick and easy process allowing your executor to have access to your accounts shortly after your passing. It is rare that an executor needs immediate access to funds. In most cases creditors understand that they have to wait until the Will is probated and assets are in the control of the executor before they are paid. Although there may be legitimate reasons why a parent should open a joint account with a child, I strongly recommend that the parent talk to an estate planning attorney prior to doing so.

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OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 18 - NOV 24 BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can receive the praise you may be craving if you set good examples. Steer your life based on inner clarity to avoid outside circumstances or people deciding your course without you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do your best to absorb new knowledge. The more you know the better equipped you can be to figure out the ways to tackle your workload or projects. Your ideas could trigger your partner’s ambitions and success as well. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could help a friend by putting in a few good words. A phone call or email might bring you some positive news. You and your partner may be in mental harmony right now so it can be a suitable time to discuss objectives and goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be making noteworthy progress in something worthwhile but could find that someone is feeling jealous and might be resistant to your charm. Do your best to take a brief lack of harmony in stride. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Enthusiasm can often be contagious and useful if it is well placed. Do your best to finish practical tasks around the house. Try not to be carried away by daydreams when you should be paying attention to the facts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An unexpected phone call could shift your attitude in a positive direction. Plan for upcoming family gatherings to try and get everyone on the same page. Do your best to avoid letting extra expenses dampen your mood.

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