JACKSON – Veterans were honored during the recently held Military Appreciation Day hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The event kicked off at noon on the grounds and inside the Knights headquarters at the Howell-Jackson Columbian Club at 401 Bartley Road
The event also involved the support of the Jackson Police Department, Jackson VFW, Jackson American Legion, Amvets, Disabled American Veterans, and Jackson Town-
ship’s Mayor’s office. Among the attractions present were a helicopter display, cornhole tournaments, toucha-truck, face painting, arts and crafts, a live band, and food. A beardless Uncle Sam was also part of the fun.
The purpose behind the event was to honor those who have served in the military. Veterans were admitted free and they received a complimentary meal. All proceeds from the event supported the “Send a Hero Home for the Holidays” program.
Jeffrey Kowaleski proudly holds up the American flag.
Also involved were members of Jackson Fire Station 55 were out with their fire truck to pull some safety duty for the military helicopter that was on display nearby. Firefighter Frank Hruschka said, “we’re here today because of the landing zone.”
Fire Chief Carl A. Halpin Jr. was
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Treadmill Dad Gets 25 Years In Death Of Son
By Chris Lundy
TOMS RIVER – “A picture is worth a thousand words, but that video is worth 10,000 words,” Judge Guy Ryan said as he sentenced Christopher Gregor for aggravated manslaughter and endangering the welfare of his own son.
The video of Gregor putting his son, Corey Micciolo, 6, on a treadmill and speeding it up so the boy fell off multiple times – and then biting
the boy’s head - has become infamous and leant weight to the sentencing, the judge said. However, the charge of endangering only received a sentence of 5 years. The treadmill incident, which took place on March 20, 2021, did not contribute to the death from blunt force impact to the chest and abdomen on April 2, 2021. The exact cause of these injuries might never be
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Park Updates And Busing On O cials’ Minds
The Jackson Township Spray Park, a popular attraction for cooling off from the summer heat is located near the Justice Complex.
By
Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials updated the public on park project plans, the status of courtesy busing in the school district and noted the loss of a young resident during a recent Township Council meeting.
Johnson and Wood Lane parks have been finalized with color schemes that have approved by
the township, Council President Jennifer Kuhn reported during that meeting. Plans will be fi nalized for another of the township’s park this month she added. “We do not have a start date but everything has been ordered to the company for delivery,” She noted that the Department of Public
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Ciba’s Sins: Then And Now
By Chris Lundy
TOMS RIVER – As a nonprofit group prepares to fight a court battle regarding environmental damages, they looked back on what caused this problem.
For decades, a company known locally as Ciba-Geigy dumped unknown tonnage of toxic waste in the river and groundwater, actions that
some say has resulted in a local cancer cluster – although no direct link can be proven. Ed Vienckowski, board chair of Save Barnegat Bay, called the Ciba land an “environmental crime scene” during the group’s recent meeting which took place at the Lavallette First Aid Squad building. Some people back then knew
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A UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter provided by the Army National Guard from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst was a big draw during Jackson’s Military Appreciation Day.
Photos by Bob Vosseller
Photo by Bob Vosseller
Christopher Gregor was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Photo courtesy Asbury Park Press
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also present and noted it was a great event to not only
but to meet up with members of the public.
“We are here for safety for the takeoff and landing of the helicopter.” The fire company is in need of volunteers. “Anyone interested can stop by on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the 113 North New Prospect Road station,” the chief said. He noted that in November the fire company will be holding its annual craft fair.
The helicopter provided by the Army National Guard was a big draw and involved two members from Jackson amongst its flight crew. “This is a great helicopter. It is the UH60M Black Hawk,” U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Thomas Frickanisce said.
“We have four crewmembers here,” Frickanisce said. “This is what we call a static display and this being Military Appreciation Day they asked us to bring this.”
Chief Warrant Officer Doug Skinner was part of the flight crew and members of his family came out to support the event and his presence with the Blackhawk helicopter. Brick residents
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something was wrong about what Ciba was doing, but many were unaware. Some intentionally looked the other way.
Amanda Prestia, Emma Prestia, baby Gavn Prestia and Kaitlyn Curtis were among those present.
Mayor Michael Reina, Council President Jennifer Kuhn and Councilman Nino Borrelli came out to the event during the morning. Mayor Reina had with him a number of flyers to promote the Wounded Warrior Escort event that his office has hosted for many years. This year’s event will be held at 9:30 a.m. on October 12. Veterans will start assembling a half hour earlier at Jackson Drive at the township Justice Complex.
Spectators can safely park along West Veterans Highway between Jackson Drive and South Stump Tavern Road to show their support for the soldiers as they are escorted to the annual Wounded Warrior event at the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club. For additional information contact the mayor’s office at 732-928-1200 ext. 1211.
Mayor Reina said, “we do this through the (Jackson) Veterans Commission. We want to bring awareness to everybody that our veterans from all armed services are never forgotten. This is another way of reminding people, and thank God, we’re not at war, that these people are waiting and standing
by to protect us 24/7.”
Council President Kuhn who serves as liaison with the township Veterans Commission said she was excited about the event and that the administration and council was involved with it along with veterans’ support groups in town.
“This is our fi rst of what we hope to be an annual event. We had two Jackson residents who came in as part of the flyover. My brother is a veteran so I am happy to help out. We worked on this for the last six months and it came out really good. Jackson PBA sponsored the cups,” Kuhn added.
Columbian Club President Tim Huddy said,” we are hoping to get between 500 to 1,000 throughout the course of the day. We also have some young kids making cards today that will be sent overseas.”
Kuhn noted that Jackson School District
JTV Jackson Memorial High School sophomore Eddy Huffey was present to capture photos and video footage of the event for a special video project. He was taking clips of the event “that will be sent overseas for Christmas. It really is full circle. It’s going on now but will keep giving back until the end of the year which I think is very special.
I know my brother appreciated this when he was overseas.”
Huffey said he was enjoying working on the project and intends to remain with the JTV program through his senior year and pursue video production after graduation.
Members of the Jackson Police Explorers were on hand to assist with the event and helped dish out the food to the attendees as part of their duties. The Police Explorers are hosting an upcoming fundraiser in the fall where an outside entertainment company will come in to put on a performance of an interactive murder mystery at a township firehouse. The explorers will be serving the food and running aspects of the event.
Officials said it will be held at the Jackson Mills Firehouse from 6 to 9 p.m. on October 4. Tickets are $60.
Vietnam War veteran and Jackson American Legion member John Orr told The Jackson Times “It is nice to see that we are appreciated, especially for the seniors. We are enjoying life and we’re trying to make life easier for the younger veterans who understand what we went through. We understand what they went through was the same thing. It is great to see that we have a Military Appreciation Day.”
Health concerns rose overnight, especially when it was learned that Ciba’s outflow pipe dumped chemicals off 2nd Avenue in Ortley Beach.
During the meeting, a short documentary was
But they couldn’t ignore it any longer when, in 1984, a Ciba drain pipe burst near the intersection of Vaughn and Bay avenues.
screened called “From Sea To Shining Sea.” It followed the Greenpeace workers who came out in 1984. It was approved for screening by Tom Fagan, director of the board of Clean Ocean Action.
In a surreal moment of the video, Hinck calls the plant to inform them that divers are about to clog up the pipe and that the factory should halt production or else there could be
Jon Hinck, who would later become a state lawmaker in Maine, led the charge. “It’s come down to direct action as a last resort,” he said to the camera.
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Works, “wanted everybody know that the spray park is up and running. It has been fi xed and is good to go.”
Garbage Container Permit
Kuhn also talked about the process of applying for a garbage container permit, something she had to do recently. She said she went to the township’s website and used the portal and filled out the required information as to where the container, often referred to by the trade name Dumpster, would be placed. After a brief time, “I now have my permit.”
“I thought the process was easy. There was one little glitch and I just made a call to make sure the administration was aware of it said I still required a survey and I knew we didn’t need that. As soon as you put where your Dumpster will be you get your
permit sent to you in an e-mail,” the council president added.
Meeting With The BOE
She also discussed a meeting that she attended involving the Board of Education that focused on transportation. Councilman Mordechai Burnstein and the township’s traffic engineer also attended that meeting.
“We all went there to meet with the Board of Education over the concerns of courtesy busing and grant programs that they submitted. We were looking for an answer that our kids won’t be walking to school. The town is not prepared for that. It is not safe,” Kuhn said.
The district lost a lot of state aid, and courtesy busing was on the chopping block.
“I have a seven- and 10-year-old niece, they are not walking to Johnson School. We don’t have enough curbs or sidewalks,” Kuhn said.
The School District did confi rm with The
Jackson Times previously that courtesy busing would not be impacted due to the $2.5 million that the district will receive from the state and part of it will be used to restore busing for students within the district.
She noted that the Board said parents weren’t immediately notified of that news by the district, “because the check isn’t in our hands.”
Township Business Administrator Terence Wall spoke with 12th District Assemblyman Alex Sauickie asking for confi rmation that those funds were guaranteed to the district.
Kuhn said that $1.5 million of that $2.5 million will be used to restore the busing while the remaining million will be used for infrastructure. Wall said the township will match funds needed for curb and sidewalk infrastructure work.
Loss Of Bright Star Council Vice President Scott Sargent
spoke about the loss of Madison Marie Gross, “a 21-year-old bright star of Jackson. The family is heartbroken and all our prayers go out to the family.” She died on July 22, surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson.
She attended Misericordia University studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography and according to her obituary, during her time there she was a member of the dance team, a Community Assistant and was a co-founder of For the Kids Cancer Foundation (Misericordia Chapter).
She was also involved in many other clubs and organizations throughout the campus. She was a member of the Jackson Dance Center throughout her childhood and continued to volunteer at the studio for years afterward.
Gross loved going to the beach and driving with her sunroof open with her country music blasting. She loved surrounding herself with her family and friends and being in the moment.
made public, but Gregor was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the aggravated manslaughter charge in relation to the boy’s death. Gregor will have to serve 85 percent of the 20year sentence before being eligible for parole. The 885 days he has served since his arrest would be subtracted. The 5-year sentence will take place immediately after the 20-year
sentence. He will have 5 years of supervised parole after all that.
“They obviously failed my grandson, that’s for sure,” Vito Micciolo told JerseyShoreOnline.com outside the courtroom. Numerous people demanded that Gregor be dealt the maximum sentence – 10 years for endangering and 30 years for aggravated manslaughter. Micciolo said that throughout the trial, Judge Ryan had been meticulous to minimize any chance of appeal.
Indeed, Ryan had said that the maximum is “legally unsustainable.” He also spoke of hoping that the close of this trial lends some sense of closure.
“I don’t think we’ll ever get closure,” Corey’s mother, Breanna Micciolo, told JerseyShoreOnline.com after the sentencing. At the very least, she won’t have to see Gregor again. However, she said her work is just beginning. She has been speaking to lawmakers about “Corey’s Law,” which would put children in
a safe environment while child abuse is being investigated.
“Christopher Gregor will spend the rest of his days here on earth knowing that he caused the death of his son Corey,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “While nothing can bring this precious child back to his family, I hope that today’s sentence brings some sense of closure for those who knew and loved Corey. At long last, justice for Corey has been accomplished.”
EDITORIAL OPINIONS & COMMENTARY
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Let’s Talk About Talking Points
There are so many “truths” being thrown around out there, but they are only just talking points.
Let’s define the term. Talking points are concise phrases that a political party will use to create a narrative. They pick a topic, and then cut it down to an easy-to-understand point of view. They take a very complex and nuanced issue and break it down into something so simple that it just has to make sense. Often, they change it so much that it doesn’t even reflect reality any more.
That message goes out to all the top brass of the party. It also goes out to all the political underlings – like the cable news folk you’ll be watching tonight. No, you are not immune to it. You’ve probably formed some of your own opinions because you’ve heard these talking points.
The reason they work is the same thing that makes Coke or Pepsi so successful – advertising. Everything is advertising. The more you hear the talking points, the more it’ll make sense to you.
We would rather not think really hard. Let’s be honest, here. If someone provides you with an easy answer to a huge problem,
we’re going to jump on it. Pretty soon, you’ll agree with the simplified piece of garbage that some committee came up with in a Washington strategy session.
I’ll give you two examples, and I’ll “both sides” them for you to show you what happens.
On the Republican side, a GOP staffer accidentally sent a list of talking points to Democrats a while back, showing how the GOP was providing a unified front in messaging.
In the space of a week, I received three anti-Trump letters that noted the exact same issues. They were worded slightly differently, but it was clear they were all coached. (I only published one.)
Your thoughts are not your own. Someone making a lot more money than you thought of them fi rst. Then they fed them to the commentators on news programs, made them into memes and spread them on social media. You saw these thoughts everywhere. If you hear a lie enough times, you believe it. Finally, they made it to your brain. They become trickle-down thoughts.
Chris Lundy News Editor
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Readers Sound Off On Biden Stepping Down
Editor’s note: A few weeks ago, we asked our readers to respond to the news of President Joe Biden dropping out of the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Here are some responses:
You mean forced out by his own party?
So they could anoint someone nobody voted for that the same party, only months ago, wanted to toss aside because of her unfavorable polling and nobody within the party likes. Sounds just like democracy, doesn’t it?
Bob Broderick New Jersey
I think Biden did the right thing. The presidential job requires full mental capacities to make decisions regarding governing America. I am not averse to Kamala Harris as the 2024 candidate. The color of a person’s skin has nothing to do with intelligence. Nor, for that matter, one’s gender. I quote Robert Frank Kennedy, brother of JFK: “Some see things as they are and ask why. We see things as they could be and ask: ‘why not?’”
Carol M. Granaldi Cream Ridge
Whether you like him or not, there’s a lot to be said for President Biden voluntarily stepping aside and not run for re-election. We’ll never know if he would have won or lost, but one thing is sure: he’ll be out of office next year on his own volition. It reminds me of what George Washington did, and I’m not talking about running for President for a third term. At the end of the Revolutionary War, he voluntarily gave up command of the standing American army and returned to his life as a gentleman farmer. He could have remained in power and become something of an American monarch. Instead, he retired to civilian life. When he learned of this, an astonished King George III said that if it was true, then surely Washington was the greatest man in the world.
At a time today when elected officials don’t know how to get off the stage - federal, state, county, and local - it is good to see someone give up the baton of power to give the next guy or gal a chance to serve we the people. It’s called citizen democracy and it’s what George Washington and our Founding Founders had always hoped for.
J. Mark Mutter Toms River
Just The Facts
For several days in the month of March 2024, Donald J. Trump wined and dined a very special guest from Hungary at his palatial estate in Mar-a-Lago. Viktor Orban is the fascist dictator from Hungary that Donald J. Trump entertained.
Donald J. Trump, in his own words, boasted about his visit to Kim Jong-un in North Korea. Kim Jong-un is the dictator of North Korea. After the visit the two men corresponded and Donald J. Trump described it with very “lovely letters.” Kim Jong-un murdered his own brother to become president for his entire life. Citizens of North Korea do not vote for president...it’s handed down within the family.
Donald J. Trump’s admiration and furtive desire to emulate Vladimir Putin, dictator from Russia, has been Trump’s goal for many years. Donald J. Trump has never and would never say a bad word about Vladimir Putin.
Donald J. Trump has a special place in his heart for the dictator from China - Xi Jinping who rules over millions and millions of people with an iron fist. Donald J. Trump would sell his soul (if he had one) to have that kind of power. There are 59 dictators all over the world today. Donald J. Trump would love nothing more than to be #60! Then he would have the power, money and loyalty he demands. Birds of a feather flock together. Be very careful with your vote - America is in peril. Vote to ensure that no dictator will ever occupy the people’s White House. Vote for democracy.
Sarah R. Maketansky Toms River
Berkeley Volunteers Are Lifesavers
Having a fall on inclined sidewalk on Davenport early morning, in Toms River N.J. led my face meeting the concrete walk with blunt force.
Called 911, EMTs were excellent on transportation to hospital.
Nose hemorrhaged, blessed to find out no facial broken bones, no teeth knocked out and no head or hip injuries. Though swollen bloody injuries on face would need X-rays of several areas. Lip split open, gums totally purple, again blessed no stitches needed. However 2 fractured ribs, did occur.
Had to call 911 eight hours after discharge due to severe nose hemorrhage that required being cauterized. Once again volunteers came from Berkeley ambulance.
Matthew one of the EMTs from late night call, found me a bed from another area at hospital.
ER room had no bed. Matthew got me in the bed, with clean sheets he hunted for. Stayed close by with my heavy nose hemorrhage, until someone came to help me.
I want to thank the Berkeley Volunteer Ambulance squad for the two separate shifts of caring, compassionate EMTs.
Gayle Palmer Berkeley
A View Of Seaside From A World Away
My name is Plamen, and I am from Bulgaria. I spent the summer of 2005 in Seaside Heights through cultural exchange programs. Recently, I revisited those times and created a photo album on Facebook. In a comment a friend asked me to share more about my experiences there, so I wrote this piece. You might find it interesting: Seaside Heights, New Jersey is a small resort town located on a narrow barrier peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean coast. The place is known for its wide beaches, boardwalk, and amusement parks where we worked. It wasn’t easy – the asphalt melted under the scorching sun, the
air had more humidity than oxygen, and our melanin boiled under our skin.
My favorite shifts were at the Still Walk or the Sea Lift. I hated working at the bumper cars for kids the most because the kids couldn’t figure out how to drive them, their parents would yell at us, and the speakers blared Elvis Presley and the music from “Grease” on repeat. The coolest rides were the Centrifuge and the Sky Scraper – we loved riding them on our free evenings. We lived in a two-story house with 20 other people and experienced all the good and bad that came with it. Some things happened to me for the first time in Seaside – I stopped an ice cream truck with the music playing just to buy ice cream, I discovered what marshmallows really are, attended a Ford Mustang rally, saw an orca, watched Cessna planes fly over the horizon with advertising banners attached to their tails, drank beer in a typical American pub, partied during a hurricane, saw how people decorate their houses for Halloween, and other things like that. Nowadays, most of these can be easily found in Bulgaria or experienced by the Bulgarians, but in 2005 we had only seen them in movies.
The nearest big city is called Toms River, separated from the Seaside peninsula by a large and beautiful lagoon. We spent our days off in its malls, and when night fell, there were huge fireflies. New York was about an hour away. We also visited Niagara Falls, but Manhattan captivated me, which was unexpected for a person who generally seeks the mountains and nature. I often dream of the magical Central Park, the colossal skyscrapers, the distinctive streets that I still recognize in almost every movie, even the noise... Everything happening in the huge metropolis generates a specific sound – a constant hum, a monotonous rumble, which is the most hypnotic and soothing thing I’ve ever heard. I doubt I’ll hear it again. And so... Thank you for your time and consideration. Plamen
Capitol Comments
Assemblyman Alex Sauickie
Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
TRENTON - Our society has obviously become very reliant on electrical power for everything from home entertainment to food refrigeration, to even life-sustaining medical devices. For many, power outages aren’t just an inconvenience, but also medically dangerous, particularly for senior citizens.
I’ve heard from several residents of Jackson’s Winding Ways community about power outages over the two-week period starting July 7, and in particular the following week of July 14. Most focused on the fact that many seniors live there, and noted different ways in which seniors can be particularly harmed by long or repeated losses of electricity.
One observed that, during the week of July 14, temperatures were unusually high at over 90 degrees for long periods of time. With many seniors at Winding Ways over 80 and even 90 years old, the dangers of being without air conditioning for significant periods add to the risks of losing power to medical devices, including oxygen tanks and dialysis machines.
Another resident wrote that the outages have become more frequent and longer lasting, with one stretching to an entire day.
Power To The People
She had to throw out food that was in her refrigerator and freezer.
For some, this is an inconvenience and a waste of money, but for others, it’s a hard blow to the household budget when retirement income is fixed and inflation bites into its value. Prices for food and beverages are more than 22% higher in 2024 than in 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Still another resident, a neighbor of my parents, had a specific suggestion for possibly installing an electrical substation. That’s something to look into as a longer-range solution.
In June, an 8.6% rate increase for Jersey Central Power & Light went into effect. Some of that revenue will go toward modernizing the electric grid, but some will be used for promoting electric vehicles and solar energy, according to NJ Spotlight News. To me, it seems that updating the grid should be the priority, mostly because of how bad it is in our area already, let alone later with more electric vehicles on the roads and other increasing demands for electricity.
With over 200,000 seniors living in Ocean County, we need not only improvements to the grid, but also specific steps to better deal with power outages in the short term. I’m working on several ideas that could be introduced as legislation to improve the response to outages. In no particular order,
here’s what they are.
One idea is to require power companies to place repair equipment in areas with frequent outages. This would save time spent locating and transporting it to those areas when time is of the essence, especially for seniors.
Another concept is to require industrial portable power stations to be put in place if an outage isn’t resolved after a certain time. This would provide a temporary fix while repair work is ongoing.
Two ideas specifically deal with age 55+ communities. One is to require the power company to provide water, cooling or warming stations depending on the weather, and electrical charging stations. The other is to require the utility to assist local governments in checking on residents who rely on electrically powered medical devices.
This more specific proposal complements another that I’ve already signed onto. Because seniors may have certain particular needs that should be taken into account during an emergency situation, the bill allows each county to create a voluntary registry for seniors to provide their name, address, phone number, an emergency contact, and their medical conditions.
This would help county officials find and assist seniors during an emergency. Counties could also prepare emergency supply kits to distribute to seniors when conditions create the need.
The final two concepts are meant to provide more information to the public on a power company’s performance, and on its plans for mitigating some risks to the grid. One is to
require utilities to have information on their websites regarding outages longer than two hours and the number of customers impacted. The same information would be reported to the state’s regulating body, the Board of Public Utilities.
The other is to require utilities to maintain on their websites a map of the areas in need of tree trimming and other vegetative control, and a timeframe when action will be taken. Since many outages are due to trees and branches falling onto overhead electrical wires, this would both inform residents of when their areas will be serviced, and place some pressure on the utilities to get that work done.
I’ve already introduced legislation to promote backup generator purchases, and facilities in age-restricted communities that would be useful during outages. The first provides a state income tax deduction for the costs of buying and installing a wholehouse backup electrical generator. The second requires a generator, showers, and a kitchen in a newly-constructed clubhouse in an age-restricted development.
What happened at Winding Ways should never happen again, but with the weaknesses in the grid, unfortunately we must have plans in place to promptly assist affected seniors if it does, both there and elsewhere.
Alex Sauickie is a life-long Jackson resident who represents his home town and 12 other towns in the State Assembly. Follow him on Facebook (/AssemblymanAlex) and on Instagram (@AssemblymanAlex), or visit his website at AssemblymanAlex.com.
Online Hub Will Connect People To Disability-Related Services
From The Desk Of The Governor
Phil Murphy
TRENTON – A new website - NJ.gov/ Disabilities - will serve as a one-stop shop to connect New Jerseyans with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and advocates with state services and resources in an accessible format.
“Across state government, our Administration has pursued equity and inclusion for individuals with disabilities, improved access to services, and strengthened supports for this community. For many individuals and families, New Jersey’s Disability Information Hub will be a game-changer. Having streamlined, easy access to the State’s comprehensive collection of services and
supports will put needed tools and resources in reach for countless people,” said Governor Phil Murphy.
“Together, we are breaking down barriers and empowering all New Jerseyans to thrive in their communities.
I commend the whole-of-government effort to uplift the State’s disability community.”
Through the Hub, families can find information on available food, income, and employment assistance programs; caregivers can find information on support programs and services to assist them in caring for their loved ones; and individuals with disabilities can find information on various services including in-home supports, vocational rehabilitation, personal care assistance, and education.
The Hub also includes specific pages with resources organized by a person’s disability, including curated information for individuals
with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with physical disabilities, individuals who are blind or visually impaired, and individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. The website also features pages covering key programs for caregivers; children with disabilities; veterans; and individuals transitioning from childhood to adulthood. The Hub also highlights supports and services related to mental health, assistive technology, transportation, legal rights and advocacy, employment, and emergency planning.
The Hub meets WCAG and Section 508 accessibility requirements, uses high-contrast colors, and is compatible with screen readers. The website is designed to be easy to navigate, and has incorporated direct feedback from residents with disabilities. The Hub also features a welcome video in American Sign Language.
For users who need additional help navigating the website and accessing services, the
Hub prominently features how to request live assistance from the Information & Referral (I&R) Service in Human Services’ Division of Disability Services. Users can reach this service by calling 1-800-285-3036. I&R’s community resource specialists will walk callers through available programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes. ASL videophone service is also available for residents who are deaf or hard of hearing and sign language users. To reach this service, call 1-609-503-4862. Individuals with hearing loss who are not sign language users can connect with the Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH) by calling 609588-2648.
The development and design processes have incorporated input from individuals with lived experience, from state agencies and offices, and from external partners. With feedback options on every page, the Hub welcomes additional user feedback to further evolve this website to better serve the disability community.
C ommUnitY n eWS
Italian American Club Present Scholarships
JACKSON – The Italian American Club of Four Seasons South Knolls gave two $1,000 scholarships to Jackson Memorial High School Students.
Fran and Vic Tribuzio of the Italian American Club presented the scholarships to Dylan Gargiola and Catherine Russo. They were students who truly deserved the scholarships and the recognition for their academic achievement. Special thank you to Fran and Vic for taking on this task.
The Italian Club is proud to be able to offer these stipends to deserving students of Italian descent every year. It has been a very worthwhile cause since they began their organization at South Knolls. They hope to continue this time honored Academic Tradition for years to come.
Jackson Library Remains Closed For AC Repairs
By Bob Vosseller
JACKSON – The Jackson Library remains closed due to a failure of the building’s air conditioning system.
The library anticipates reopening to the public once there is a temporary unit in place for the branch, of the Ocean County Library (OCL) system, while the air conditioning system gets fully repaired.
The library is working to resolve this quickly and there will be updates about the status of the branch available at theoceancountylibrary. org website and via social media.
Items currently awaiting pickup at the Jackson Library will be transferred to the OCL Manchester Branch, 21 Colonial Drive, 732657-7600, or at any branch that a patron wishes to request due to the closure.
All items on hold for customers will be ex-
tended through Monday, August 12. Jackson Branch patrons may return borrowed items to on-site drop boxes, or to any OCL branch.
Patrons who wish to send their holds to an alternate location or who have general questions may call OCL’s main number 732-3496200. Patrons of the branch are encouraged to visit other library locations to check out books and materials or attend programs. An Ocean County Library card may be used at all OCL locations.
Card holders can also access the library’s online resources, databases, eBooks, eMagazines, video and audio streams and digital classes, available continuously at theoceancountylibrary.org
Keep up with Library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org and on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Spotify, and Pinterest.
Vendors Sought For Craft Fair
JACKSON – Jackson Liberty Lion Band’s 11th annual Vendor and Craft Fair will be on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School gym, 125
North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. They are currently looking for vendors. For more information, vendorfair4libertylionband@gmail.com.
Concert In The Park
JACKSON – The final show of the 2024 Summer Concert Series will be held on August 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Johnson Memorial
Park, 192 Keidrich Memorial Drive, Jackson. The performance will be Folk/Country Rock Night featuring Williams Boy.
Photo courtesy Italian American Club of Four Seasons South Knolls
Local Firefi ghters Sworn In
JACKSON – Jackson Township Vol Fire Co #1 Station 55 extends a huge congratulations to Firefighter Daniel Moore. Firefighter Moore was sworn in as a career firefighter for Jackson Fire District #3. Firefighter Moore is a 3rd generation firefighter and will be
courtesy Jackson Township Vol Fire Co #1 Station 55 working under his father Deputy Chief Edward Moore. Congratulations to Firefighter Jarod Hendrick-Egerton on his appointment to District #3 as well. Best of luck to both firefighters and they wish you nothing but a safe and long career.
Forest Resource Education Center Seeking Volunteers
JACKSON – The Forest Resource Education Center has outdoor educational displays and trails for the public to explore. Their outdoor watershed deck, approximately 200 sq. ft., is in disrepair and all boards need to be removed. They will use some tools such as sledge hammers,
hammers and wheel barrows to clear the area and rakes to level the ground after the boards are removed.
They expect to work on August 15 for about two hours starting at 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Email Jane Mattson at Jane. Mattson@dep.nj.gov to sign up for a day that you would be available to help.
Upcoming Blood Drive
JACKSON – Jackson Township EMS is hosting a blood drive on August 26 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Jackson Township First Aid Squad, 38 East Veteran’s Highway, Jackson. Appointments encouraged. Walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment, sign-up at
nybc.org/drive. Use sponsor code 68797. Bring your NYBC donor card or a photo ID. East well and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood. Donors 76 and over need a doctor’s note unless one is already on file.
Play Mahjong At The Jackson Senior Center
JACKSON – Come and play Mahjong at the Jackson Senior Center! Beginners welcome! Group meets on Mondays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Call the center if you’d like to register or have any questions.
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Township Seeking Residents To Join Multicultural Committee
JACKSON – Jackson Township is inviting residents to join the Jackson Township Multicultural Committee, which aims to promote unity, celebrate diversity, and ensure an inclusive community for everyone.
The Committee will be composed of 34 members, with one representative from each voting district. Members will meet regularly to plan and host community events that connect residents from various religious, non-religious, and cultural backgrounds. Additionally,
the Committee will develop and implement a public education campaign to highlight the Township’s diversity and encourage cultural and religious sensitivity.
Currently, they have openings in the following voting districts: 11, 12, 15, 17, 22, 24, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, and 34. If you’re interested in contributing to a more inclusive and harmonious community, please email officeofadministration@jacksontwpnj.net with your name, address, email, and phone number.
‘Canvas & Coffee’ Art Program
JACKSON – Fill your palette and treat your palate, all at the same time. Join artist Carolyn Frazier for the “Canvas and Coffee” art program at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2:30 p.m. on August 20.
Carolyn, who with David operates Beach House Studio in Lavallette, will guide and inspire you to create an autumn-themed work of art while you enjoy refreshments.
The Fraziers opened Beach House Studio in 2022, aiming to capture the relaxed atmosphere they enjoyed in Lavallette’s Surfers’ Union, where they met in 1993. Their goal is to establish
a space for local artists to congregate and create. Materials and space are limited, so register at tinyurl.com/JaOclCC for this free program, sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. The Friends are volunteers who support the Library through programs, fundraising and advocacy. New members are always welcome. Application forms are available at all OCL branches and reading centers and at theoceancountylibrary.org/oclfriends
For more information, stop by the OCL Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, call 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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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.
This ridiculously adorable boy is Pono. Pono is incredibly sweet and laid back. He is 4 months old and will be ready to go home very soon. He and his two sisters Kalani and
Nani are still available and would be very happy to go home with a buddy.
To help humanely lower the feline population, they spay and neuter feral cats and then fi nd 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.
Habitat For Humanity 8th Annual Walk To Build
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Help families walk towards a brighter future! Join in making a difference by sponsoring the 8th annual Walk to Build on September 21 on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk at 9 a.m.
Your support helps pave the way for Ocean County families, transforming lives with each step we take together. Be a champion
for change - sponsor today and walk with us toward a brighter future!
If you would like to learn more about Walk to Build, visit northernoceanhabitat.org/ events/2023-annual-walk-to-build. Contact ErinB@nohfh.com or 732-818-9500 ext. 100 with questions about becoming a sponsor or signing up for the walk!
Photo courtesy Calling All Cats
AroUnD the JerSeY Shore
Responsible Pet Waste Disposal Will Protect Water Quality
NEW JERSEY– As the summer weather brings more opportunities to enjoy time with our pets, New Jersey American Water is asking all pet owners to take a moment to ‘paws’ and protect our water! Animal waste disposal is often overlooked, but the company is reminding pet owners that its harmful properties can cause pollution in creeks, rivers, and lakes if not handled properly. These pet waste pointers can help New Jerseyans and their furry friends be sure that our bodies of water remain free from pollution.
“Pet waste isn’t just an annoyance to your shoe. It also impacts the water quality of surrounding waterways,” said Laura Norkute, Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance at New Jersey American Water. “When not disposed of properly, pet waste introduces harmful nutrients and pathogens into our source water. This not only affects source water quality but also makes drinking water treatment more challenging and costly. The best defense is to consistently clean up after your pets do their business and to dispose of their waste in garbage bins.” New Jersey American Water provides the
following tips for disposing of pet waste properly:
1. Bag it, bin it. Carry a plastic bag on every walk with your pet. You can even use compact, refillable bag dispensers that attach to your dog’s leash. After picking the waste up, dispose of it in the nearest trash can - never in a storm drain!
2. Boundaries during business. Ensure your pet does their business at least 200 feet away from any water body.
3. Bark for bags. Take advantage of courtesy bags and disposal boxes provided in many parks and recreational areas. If your park doesn’t already have these, ask your town to install them!
“Summer is a great time for fun with our pets, but when dogs do their duty, we can’t forget our duty to the environment,” said Norkute. “It’s simple to pick up after our pets; by doing so, we can contribute to cleaner water bodies for everyone!”
For more information regarding pet waste management, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website at epa.gov Additional watershed protection tips can be found on New Jersey American Water’s watershed protection webpage.
Ciba:
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The video showed underwater footage of the pipe. They also interviewed beachgoers, like a group of surfers who described the globs of chemicals that come out of the pipe, and get churned up after nor’easters. This kind of information is important to Save Barnegat Bay, whose lawsuit hopes to quantify the harmful effects of the pollution. Another effect mentioned in the film is that sea clams have died out in the area.
There’s a brief comment from then-mayor, the late Roden Lightbody, who said that the town has to trust the DEP. “We have no control.”
There’s an interview with local attorney Daniel Carluccio (who would later become Ocean County Prosecutor) and his wife Judy who started Ocean County Citizens for Clean Water in response to Ciba’s dumping. Carluccio would defend the Greenpeace activists pro bono after they got arrested.
“It’s our job to take care of it because the DEP is not ready to do it,” Judy Carluccio said.
Marco Kaltofen, a chemist, is also interviewed in the documentary. He is now the President of Boston Chemical Data Corp., which provides research on the impact of petroleum and nuclear hazards. He said that whenever factories create material that can’t be disposed of, it imposes a cost. The locals are impacted by the waste. Everyone has to pay taxes for oversight and cleaning it up. The companies don’t pay for the problems they cause.
The video ends with a note that in 1985, Ciba received another five-year permit to discharge waste into the ocean without any requirement to provide samples.
Ciba stopped operations in 1990.
After the video, Seaside Park Mayor John A. Peterson, Jr. said that he represented one of the Greenpeace divers as an attorney. He used the argument that their actions were protected by free speech. They were not trying to hurt property or the factory workers.
Lavallette Mayor Walter LaCicero was a police officer at the time of the protests. He said he had to patrol the area because some residents were unhappy with the protests. There are now plaques on the boardwalk celebrating some of the people involved.
Michelle Donato, an attorney for Save Barnegat Bay, jumped off of what LaCicero said. “Wally was right. There were some people who didn’t like it because it was bad for business,” she said.
If a company damages the environment, they have a responsibility to fix it, she said. “The company is externalizing the cost to the residents. We want BASF – the largest chemical company in the world – to pay for the damages.”
Donato’s mother was the one who contacted Greenpeace for help and had them stay in her home during the operation.
She said then-Assemblyman John Bennett III wrote a bill to get the pipeline removed. In 1984, some people formed a human chain from town to town across the beach, showing solidarity and invoking a symbolic wall to protect the ocean.
One of the people in that human chain was
Phil Skowron, who spoke at the meeting. He recalled being told by the Freeholders –the five-person group that runs the county, now referred to as Commissioners – that there was “no fecal coliform” bacteria in the pipe break. Of course, there wouldn’t be, it wasn’t a sewage pipe. It was a chemical outfall, but it showed how the county leaders didn’t care.
“We had nobody interested in whatever the facts were,” he said. “Toms River was a company town.”
There was a Toms River Country Club run by Ciba. Politicians were given memberships, he said. They were in Ciba’s pocket.
“There are no sound moral qualities in a corporation,” he said.
Therefore, it fell to the people to get help.
The fi rst meeting, held at Toms River High School North, had 1,500 attendees.
“We were six people on stage literally afraid for our lives because Ciba had half the people there,” he said.
While researching, one member found a single sheet of paper about Ciba which talked about the mutagenic and teratogenic properties of the chemicals.
“2nd Avenue was the lab where they would fi nd out what it would do,” he said.
When Ciba got raided, employees were caught shredding paperwork, he noted.
“You have to stand up for yourselves,” he said. “You have to make corporations do what you think is right. You have to fi nd organizations that will protect you.”
Current Lawsuit
Ciba’s current owner, BASF, settled with the State Department of Environmental
Protection about what to do with the property. BASF will preserve 1,000 acres of the site, while being allowed to develop or sell the remaining 255 acres, which is zoned industrial.
Of the 1,000 acres to be preserved, about 375 acres will see ecological restoration projects, such as freshwater wetlands, restoration of riparian areas, flood plain and wetland enhancements, creation of upland grasslands, pollinator habitat, and an environmental education center. There will be a 130-acre solar farm generating 27 megawatts. Residents who say they are still feeling the impact of Ciba, said this is not enough. Add to this the facts that Ciba and BASF are different companies on paper but are historically the same; and that BASF won $17 million from Toms River in a recent tax appeal.
Save Barnegat Bay is trying to hold BASF accountable for its past transgressions.
Michelle Donato said that the DEP is “suffering from deliberate amnesia.”
In researching the project, Save Barnegat Bay went to the DEP to scan records. They were the fi rst ones to check out the records since Dan Fagin, who wrote the book “Toms River: A Story Of Science And Salvation.” This chronicle of Ciba and its impact was published in 2013. This proves that the DEP didn’t even look at the records before approving the deal.
Joseph Maraziti, who is representing Save Barnegat Bay in the suit, said that the suit is to compensate people for the pain and suffering the company caused. They are going before the appellate division in September.
OCC Announces 2024 Athletic Hall Of Fame Inductees
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College has announced the addition of seven new members to the OCC Athletic Hall of Fame for 2024. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors distinguished Ocean County College alumni-athletes, former coaches, and others whose accomplishments have had a significant impact on Ocean County College’s athletic program.
This will be the first new induction to the OCC Athletics Hall of Fame since 2016, when the biennial awards were placed on hold temporarily to accommodate the conversion of the College’s swimming pool to a new auxiliary gym. The awards were postponed once again as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The OCC Athletic Department staff and Hall of Fame committee members are thrilled to bring back the recognition of former Viking stand-outs into the Hall of Fame,” said Ilene
Crestwood Village 5 Resident Club’s $3,000 Bingo Extravaganza
WHITING – Crestwood Village 5 is hosting a $3,000 Bingo Extravaganza on October 26 at Village 5 Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Selling begins at 4 p.m. Admission package is $40 and includes all $3,000 payouts. Jackpot: $150, $250, $800. Includes in admission package. Kitchen opens at 3 p.m. serving hot and cold food, deserts. For questions or more information, call Anthony at 732-674-2260. All sales finals. No refunds.
Oliverie Funeral Home’s Annual Blood Drive
JACKSON – Oliverie Funeral Home’s Annual Blood Drive in association with the American Red Cross will take place on August 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson location, 125 S Cooks Bridge Road, Jackson. If you need assistance or have any questions, call Oliverie Funeral Home at 732-719-7250.
Cohen, OCC’s executive director of Athletics.
“This year’s Hall of Fame inductees’ remarkable achievements and dedication to Ocean County athletics inspire us all to aim higher and strive for excellence.”
• Mary Kate Sullivan, Soccer – 2013-2015 (All American)
• Ed Baynes, Cross Country Coach (National Champions – 2009, 2013)
• Arleen Rooks, Athletic Dept. Manager
• Steve Stout, Swimming Coach (Non-Scholarship M/W Champions 2009)
The OCC Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on December 15, 2024. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit go.ocean.edu/HOF. For more information, contact Ocean County College’s Athletics office at 732-255-0346.
Medicare Advantage Plans simplify coverage, combining Medicare Part A – which includes inpatient care, such as hospital admissions – and Part B – which includes outpatient services, such as doctors’ visits. These plans can also integrate medical and prescription drug coverage so beneficiaries have access to unified and coordinated coverage. In addition, these plans can offer dental, vision, and hearing aid coverage. Over 65% of those over the age of 65 years have some type of Medicare Advantage Plan. Why?? In general, people are saving over 30% or more versus having Medicare and a supplemental plan to cover the 20% that Medicare does not cover (Medigap Plan). In many cases, you’re sacrificing “quality of care” if you sign up for the Advantage Plan!
• NO HIDDEN COSTS
• FULL COVERAGE
ADVANTAGE
• YOUR PLAN CHOOSES YOUR CARE – NOT YOU
• HIGHLY RESTRICTED REFERRALS
• LIMITED SPECIALIST
• MRI & OUTPATIENT HIGH FEES
• UPFRONT COPAY ON ER VISITS
• HIGHER DEDUCTIBLES
• SOMEWHAT LIMITED COVERAGE
In general, most Medicare Advantage Plans do not offer the same level of choice as a Medicare Plus (Medigap) combination. Most plans require you to go to their network of doctors and healthcare providers. If you have significant health problems, you should shy away from Medicare Advantage Plans by way of how they structure copays and deductibles. Many enrollees have been hit with unexpected costs and denial of benefits for various types of care deemed not medically necessary. Depicted below is a simple comparison when considering your options:
MEDICARE
• YOU & YOUR DOCTOR CHOOSE YOUR CARE
• NO REFERRALS NEEDED
• NO RESTRICTIONS
• NO LAB FEES
• NO PREAUTHORIZATION
Many of you are signing up for Advantage plans mainly to take advantage of hearing aid benefits since there is NO hearing aid coverage through Medicare. Advantage Plans such as United Healthcare, Humana, and Braven offer these benefits. Keep in mind if you choose this path, your INSURANCE COMPANY is telling you where you have to go. You have to follow their rules and regulations and quite often, the best hearing aid for your listening needs and lifestyle are sometimes not a choice. In addition, you will have to start paying your hearing healthcare professional office fees basically after 1 yr. of service. This fee is typically $125 per visit and is NOT covered by the Advantage plan. Many Audiologists, including myself, do not accept the majority of these Advantage plans. Hospitals and physician groups are starting to drop many of these plans because they’re horrible to work with. Dr. Izzy and his staff will always provide you with honest information about hearing health issues. Please feel free to call us at 732-451-3962 or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed
TOMS RIVER – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning September 17, twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday, for six weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Training will be held in person at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington Street, Toms River. CONTACT is a 24-hour 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.
Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
5 Ways Quercetin And DHQ Make You Feel Better
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Bioflavonoids, naturally occurring compounds found in various plants, are renowned for their antioxidant properties. Among them, quercetin and dihydroquercetin (DHQ) stand out. While both share similarities, DHQ has distinct advantages, making it a superior choice for health supplementation.
Bioflavonoids are plant pigments that provide a range of health benefits. They are often found in colorful fruits and vegetables, contributing to their vivid hues and acting as antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body. Among the numerous bioflavonoids, quercetin is perhaps the most well-known, commonly found in apples, onions, and berries.
Regular quercetin is praised for its ability to support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system. It is often used to manage allergies and respiratory conditions due to its natural antihistamine properties. Quercetin also supports heart health by improving blood vessel function and reducing blood pressure. A typical dosage range of quercetin is 500 to 1,000 mg per day. Compare that to DHQ which is more like 10 - 40 mg per day.
DHQ is found in the Siberian larch tree and other sources like onions and milk thistle. DHQ is chemically similar to quercetin but has a unique structure that enhances its bioavailability. It is more easily absorbed and utilized by the body, offering stronger antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
5 Benefits of DHQ Over Quercetin
Enhanced Bioavailability: DHQ is more readily absorbed in the digestive tract, ensuring higher levels in the bloodstream compared to quercetin. This makes it more effective in lower doses.
Potent Antioxidant Properties: DHQ provides superior protection against oxidative stress, a major factor in aging and chronic diseases. It neutralizes free radicals more efficiently than quercetin.
Anti-inflammatory Effects: By reducing inflammation more effectively, DHQ can help manage conditions like arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic disorders.
Dihydroquercetin has amazing metal-chelating properties! This means it can latch onto harmful metal ions in your body, helping to neutralize them which then reduces inflammation and DNA damage.
Cardiovascular Support: DHQ improves blood circulation, reduces blood clot formation, and supports healthy cholesterol levels, thereby protecting heart health more robustly than quercetin.
Immune System Boost: DHQ enhances the body’s immune response, making it more resilient against infections and illnesses.
We are finding this antioxidant being incorporated into more and more dietary supplements. It’s often combined with other antioxidants such as vitamin C. Let me say that quercetin remains a valuable bioflavonoid with significant health benefits, and it is very easy to find in health food stores nationwide. It’s sister “dihydroquercetin” or DHQ offers enhanced absorption and potency, making it more superior, however it’s not as easy to find. If you take either of those supplements, it is a great way to reduce free radical damage to the body.
As always, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen to ensure it does not interact with your other supplements. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, it is posted at suzycohen.com
JACKSON – Your new, unused yarn can become something special for someone in need. The Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, in partnership with the Jackson Community Crafters, seek contributions of yarn now through September 1.
The volunteers use donated yarn to make items which go to organizations serving disadvantaged people in Ocean
County and nearby communities. The Jackson Community Crafters welcome new members. They meet on Mondays at alternating times of 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Donations of new four-ply worsted yarn in all colors can be brought to the library at 2 Jackson Drive. To find out more, visit the Branch or call 732928-4400.
Jackson Senior Center Events
JACKSON – The Jackson Senior Center is offering the following events: Start the year off right! Join them Mondays at 9 a.m. for workout and at 10 a.m. for Forever Young.
Crochet/knit group meets every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Skilled crocheters and knitters are available for advise, group projects and of course friendship.
Come and play Mahjong on Mondays at 11
to
a.m. and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Beginners welcome.
Join them Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for ceramics. The instructor is here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. stop by and check it out!
For more information or to register for the events the Jackson Senior Center 732-9282313, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
R.C. Shea & Assoc.
Understanding Non-Probate Assets In Estate Planning
By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
The terms “probate assets” and “non-probate assets” are often used when talking about estate planning and estate administration. It is important to understand the difference between the two. Probate assets are those assets which pass under a Last Will and Testament. Conversely, non-probate assets are those assets which do not pass under the Will. Examples of non-probate assets include joint accounts marked “JTWROS” (joint tenants with rights of survivorship), “POD” (payable on death) accounts and real property deeds in the names of both spouses. Other examples include insurance policies, IRA accounts and annuities in which beneficiaries are specifically named. In the case of non-probate assets, the assets pass upon death to certain other persons. The assets do not pass by way of the Will. For example, a bank account in the names of two persons marked “JTWROS” will automatically pass to the survivor upon the death of one of the joint owners. Similarly, if real property is owned by two married persons as “husband and wife” the property automatically passes to the surviving spouse upon the death of the first spouse to die. Additionally, an IRA or insurance policy will pass to the person named as the beneficiary upon the death of the owner of the IRA or the policy.
What is most important to understand
is that these assets do not pass under the terms of the Will. Thus, a mother cannot by her Will leave a joint bank account to her son if the joint bank account is in the name of the mother and her daughter. Upon the mother’s death the account will go to the daughter. In the same sense, real property in the names of a “husband and wife” cannot be left by a Will to a third party until both spouses have passed away. In preparing a Will, you must know what assets are probate assets and which are non-probate assets. You must understand what assets will pass under your Will and which will pass outside of your Will. The failure to understand how these assets will pass could render your estate planning meaningless.
You must also understand the concept of non-probate assets even after your Will is complete. This is because in some cases, a person may by Will intend to distribute their assets equally among their three children, but later put a bank account into a joint name with one of the children and not realize that the account will pass to that child alone and not to all three children.
Before preparing your Will, you should discuss with your attorney all of the assets in your name and determine whether the assets are probate or non-probate assets and how you want those assets to be distributed upon your passing.
Ocean County Bereavement Groups
OCEAN COUNTY – Therapist/Clergy, Rev. Dr. Anthony Lipari, FCM, has been offering Grief Support Group sessions for over 21 years during the last week of every month. The sessions are offered at 1 p.m. throughout Ocean County. The locations are as follows:
• Mondays: Ocean County Memorial Park in Waretown
• Tuesdays: Timothy Ryan Funeral Home on Fischer Boulevard, Toms River
• Wednesdays: Quinn Hopping Funeral Home on Mule Road, Toms River
• Thursdays: Anderson Campbell Funeral Home on Ridgeway Road, Manchester
• Fridays: Manchester Memorial Home on Schoolhouse Road, Whiting
Basketball Foul/Th ree-Point Shootout Competition
JACKSON – Jackson Day Basketball Foul/Three-Point Shootout Competition will be on September 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Johnson Park, 192 Kierych Memorial Drive. Open to all ages.
FUN & GAMES SUDOKU
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Down 1 Have a sudden inspiration? 2 Jicama, e.g.
New Age artist who often sings in Irish
NAACP co-founder
Cruz known as the “Queen of Salsa”
“Star Trek” creator Roddenberry
After-school org.
Bois
Radar or sonar 6 Is a bad dog by the dinner table, say
Run for the hills
Guitar player such as Este Haim or Kim Deal, e.g.
Asana expert
Get even for
Beach house, maybe
Risk territory that borders Siberia
Squares up
Bothnian Bay country
Word in many California place names
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Place to unwind on a train
Textbook divisions
Comeback
Vidalia bulb
“I’ve got it!”
Contraption
Low digit
Expected
Ripsnorters
Sharp blows
Oozes with
Atop
Voting rights activist Abrams 27 Facial venue
Capital near the Great Divide
Kitten’s cries
“By that logic
Ginormous
Shabu-shabu noodle, often
Actress Thurman
Come together
Real Estate
House For Sale - 1791 Mount Everest Road. 2BD, 1 Bath. $245,000. Holiday City Silverton. Call Mike, 732-762-3952. No text. (38)
For Sale
General dental practice for saleEstablished office over 50 years in South Jersery, Ocean County/ Jersey shore area. 2023 annual gross $275,000, 2 1/2 days a week. 3 ops, fully equipped in a professional rented office building with parking. Digital xray, sterilization and lab area. Reception area and waiting room. TMJ, Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry. Pay $2500 rent. Asking $325,000. Any interest, send questions to dentalofficeinquiry@gmail.com. (37)
Items For Sale
CRAFTSMAN SNOW MACHINE24 inch used twice. Gas. $250 OBO. Cost 850. 718-948-6968. (36)
RUMBA - self charging/ cleaning programable vacuum. BOX NEVER OPENED, cost about $400. Asking $200 OBO. 718-948-6968. (36)
“Up Bed” - Never used.Electronically assists you up. Removable short guard rails. Remote control. Set of sheets included. Call/text for information and pricing. 646-872-6317. (37)
Princeton Memorial Park - Double depth companion plot for 2. Garden of Time, section 1. Price $1,500. Call 609-903-0395. (35)
Items Wanted
COSTUME/ESTATE JEWEL-
RY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
WE BUY CARS - Any year. Any model. Any condition. Running or Not. CASH PAYMENT AND FREE PICK UP OF VEHICLE. 609-3841610. Www.Webuycars2day.com. (32)
Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Reggae, Blues, Jazz. Also buying Comic Books . Call Rick 908-616-7104 (t/n)
CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)
Ca$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. (10)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
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Items Wanted
$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-849-6068 (new number). (t/n)
Help Wanted
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)
Bus Driver NEEDED! - Flexible Scheduling. Perfect for Retiree in Retirement Community. CDL w/ Passenger endorsement required. Call SilverWoods Clubhouse for more information at 732-341-4825. (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)
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
A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267475-7962 or 732-477-0379. (43)
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! 1-844-897-8361. (t/n)
Restaurant & Small Business Loans
Available - Alternative loans & LOC for Restaurants and small businesses. No Upfront fees. For more information go to: www.cg-consultant.com and fill out submission form. Or call 570 592-6258 and leave message. (35)
HANDYMAN SOLUTIONSAll Types of Home Improvement and Repairs. EXPERT Carpentry •Doors •Windows •Bathroom And Kitchen Upgrades •Finished Basements •Ceramic Tile •Laminate Flooring •Decks •Vinyl Railings •Masonry •Painting •More. Licensed and Insured. Advanced Building. 609-384-9030. (38)
DIRECTV - All your entertainment. Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Direct and get your first free months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included. Choice package $84.99/ mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-877-557-1213. (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)
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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 609335-0330 HIC# 13VH10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! Servicing Toms River, Lakehurst, Manchester, Whiting, Jackson, New Egypt, Plumstead Beachwood, Bayville, Berkeley. (47)
Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shine - Call Lenny Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (37)
Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
Painting - Special Spring Pricing. Interior/Exterior. Meticulous work. All materials and jobs guaranteed. Fully licensed and insured. $ave. Call 732-850-5060. (47)
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)
When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C). (47)
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)
Roofing - Covering the Jersey Shore since 1984. Removal of old shingles, all woodwork inspected and repaired. GAF lifetime roofing shingles. meticulous cleanup. Fully insured and free estimates. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. NJ Lic # 13VH11804800. (17)
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. 848-224-0516. email woolnoughkris@gmail.com. (t/n)
MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwork all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (10)
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)
Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)
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Housecleaning - We offer services: House cleaning, laundy, window cleaning, painting, office cleaning, carpet cleaning, shopping, take clothes dry cleaning, typing, office work, demonstration, merchandise in store. Very good prices. Call 732330-4189 or 848-287-3944. (t/n)
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. (38)
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. (t/n)
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)
Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-833-901-0309 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. (t/n)
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A picture-perfect day along the jetty in Barnegat Light. Tuckerton resident James Gallo had his camera handy – now he and his family are heading to Six Flags Great Adventure, courtesy of Jersey Shore Online. Want to win tickets? Email your shore pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may get lucky!
Clean Ocean Action’s Fall Student Summit
BERKELEY – Calling all 5 to 8th grade teachers in central and southern New Jersey: Clean Ocean Action is thrilled to announce that the 36th Annual Fall Student Summit will return to Island Beach State Park on October 10.
The Student Summit provides school students (grades 5 to 8) from eligible counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Ocean) from central and northern NJ a free opportunity to experience hands-on, marine environmental education at the Jersey shore. Designed to meet core curriculum standards and reinforce STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) concepts, the Student Summit is an opportunity for students to receive a unique, educational program that combines peerto-peer learning with outdoor connections
to the sea and environmental stewardship. Applications are now open – How to apply: - If your school is interested in participating in this jam-packed morning of marine-based fun, carefully review and complete each section of the 2024 Fall Student Summit Application and return the completed form with a $100 refundable deposit check to Clean Ocean Action by no later than September 26.
- To learn more: Go to cleanoceanaction. org under “Education Programs” and “Student Summit,” or email Education@ CleanOceanAction.org.
- Please note: schools can apply to bring a maximum of 30 students and acceptances are not on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis, but will depend on a school’s responses to the application questions.
Educational Program: Owls And Their Prey
JACKSON – Join for a talk about our local owls. What are their habits? How do they live? This program is geared towards kids 9 to 15 years old. They will be set up at outdoor picnic tables dissecting owl pellets (similar to cat hair balls) to see what these night creatures have been eating. Pellets have been sterilized and are safe for classwork. Kids must be accompanied by an adult but kids only for hands-on
portion of program and masks are required during dissection.
Come meet at the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, on August 17 at 10 a.m. Pre-registration only, accepted on fi rst-come basis. accepting 12 people. Registration is free at eventbrite.com/o/forest-resource-education-center-31858983647. They will move the program inside in the event of rain.
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NJ Turtles On The Move – The Hazards And How To Help
By Renee A. Thomaier
Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
New Jersey is home to approximately 18 species of turtles. Some are terrestrial (land), others are aquatic (water), and some are both. Unless you know your turtles, it may be difficult to determine what kind of turtle you might be looking at. Right now, female turtles have begun laying their eggs. Often, they must travel long distances to locate the right spot. The problem with this is they will be crossing roadways in the process.
Many turtles return to the same nesting site each year. Encountering a turtle that may need assistance in its travel should be addressed carefully. If you find a turtle in the middle of the road, do NOT swerve suddenly, leave the lane, or stop abruptly. If you feel comfortable handling a turtle – most can be picked up by the sides of their shells near the mid-point of their body. Never pick up any turtle by its tail as it can frighten or likely cause injury to it. Wearing gloves is recommended and any time you handle wildlife, you should wash your hands. It’s very important that if you
assist a turtle, you should move it in the direction it was headed. Since its destiny is unknown to you, simply remove it from harm’s way, by urging it onto natural terrain several feet from the road.
NEVER attempt to handle a snapping turtle unless you are experienced. Even then, it is advised to use a tool, like a branch, to gently urge it forward from behind.
New Jersey turtles are a protected species so possession of one is illegal. If you find a nest in your yard, keeping children and pets away is advised. Additional protection during the first 30 to 45 days may be given by placing a small cage around the nest eggs. However, and this is important - note that the cage MUST BE REMOVED before the hatchlings emerge. Most turtle eggs hatch in 60 to 80 days.
I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. 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.
UPGRADES NETWORK ALONG JERSEY SHORE TO BOLSTER PUBLIC SAFETY, HANDLE MASSIVE DATA
Sea Girt, Lavallette, Brick, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach, and Asbury Park get network upgrades
Verizon has just completed a major network upgrade at the Jersey Shore. Specifically, in Sea Girt, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach with additional upgrades coming in Asbury Park and Brick this summer. This is a response to the dramatic increase we’ve been seeing in usage from people at the beach, both summer visitors and year long residents, but also small businesses and public safety o cials - who need reliable communication in high density areas.
The upgrade is going to support more customers simultaneously using their phones with improved reliability and speeds.
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Country Star Trace Adkins Brings Tour To A.C.
ATLANTIC CITY – Country music
kingpin Trace Adkins is bringing his Somewhere in America Tour to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on October 4 at 8 p.m. The show features special guest Lonestar. Tickets for Trace Adkins with Special
Guest Lonestar are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity. com , Ticketmaster.com or 800745-3000. All shows are subject to change.
In his 25-year career in country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 million albums, charted over 20 singles, earned numerous awards and Grammy nominations, and garnered over two billion streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for nearly two decades, the Louisiana native is known for dynamic baritone and fiery, always-memorable live performances, and has expanded his country career to include film and TV acting. He broke out in 1996 with the debut album, Dreamin’ Out Loud, cracking the Top 5 of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Every Light In The House Is On” and following with the #1 smash, “This Ain’t (No Thinkin’ Thing).” Since then, Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” (with Blake Shelton). Adkins’ newest video, “Love Walks Through the Rain” (featuring Melissa Etheridge) is available everywhere now.
Meals On Wheels Needs Your Help
OCEAN COUNTY – Congress is out for their Summer Recess, and we need your help! The federal budget is starting to be crafted and the Older American’s Act, where Meals on Wheels gets our funding, is being threatened to be cut drastically.
We need your help to contact your Federal Representatives, Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Chris Smith, and Congressman Jeff Van Drew, and ask them to visit our program and tell them that we need them to advocate for the following:
1. Reauthorize and Strengthen the Older Americans Act (OAA)
2. Increase Funding and Support for Senior Nutrition Programs
3. Expand Access and Social Connection for Older Adults
Cuts to the Older Americans Act will directly impact Meals on Wheels of Ocean County and result in loss of services. We deliver 1,000 meals daily to our homebound, food insecure, economically dis-
advantaged, and socially isolated seniors as well as host our Stafford Community Cafe and Outreach Services. Our seniors cannot afford to lose their daily meals as well as the all-important wellness and safety check we provide every day. The results of a recent survey conducted among all our participants shows:
• 97% are satisfied with the quality and variety of food
• 69% of participants DO NOT have a hot meal on days meals are not delivered
• 99% feel more confident living independently receiving home delivered meals
• 98% eat a more balanced diet due to meal delivery
• 95% receiving daily home delivered meals make them feel less lonely
• 62% report less doctor visits and hospitalizations due to our services
The numbers don’t lie, Meals on Wheels delivers a major impact in Ocean County!
Photo courtesy Trace Adkins
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may engage in fun but not extreme physical activities with a partner or loved ones to derive the most pleasure from your day. Whether you go do something adventurous or something more calming, your energy should find an appropriate outlet.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Develop and fuel a long-range vision of comfort and abundance. Regardless of your age or generation, it might be a good time to save for the future. Consider upgrading your prospects by contributing to savings or making wise purchases.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This week, remember that your actions may truly shine and speak volumes. A genuine act of kindness or generosity will always mean more than just sweet words. It might not be necessary to go overboard or be extravagant to be impressive.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may benefit from embracing generosity by distributing abundance and good fortune with others. Your judgement and business sense may be enhanced if you have a trusted partner to rely upon, and a helper to make key decisions.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The sum of the parts may be greater than the whole. Every minor act of benevolence and goodwill you engage in this week could fortify bonds of friendship, enhance your reputation, and weave you more tightly into the fabric of your community.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Think about spending your extra funds on altruistic acts or by indulging in life’s little luxuries. Keep an eye out for genuine connections that might come into your world. A new friend might spark your enthusiasm or inspire
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Kindness is like a boomerang – send it out, and it finds its way back to you from one source or another. Achieving an agreeable compromise, however, may be an art. In the week ahead if a deal doesn’t look or feel right, consider if it is okay to walk away.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Should you be fortunate enough to achieve success and ascend to great heights, it is only right to offer a helping hand to elevate someone else. Someone might be more than willing to form a deeper relationship with you or snuggle a little closer.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Kindness and being agreeable could go a long way towards pleasing people, although a little friendly competition might spice things up in a fun way. Solve nagging financial problems with simple and practical changes.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead, think about channeling your efforts into pursuits that could generate financial gain. Devise strategies, contemplate, and research, then bide your time for the optimal moment to begin significant new endeavors.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Focus on honing your leadership skills. You may strive to a positive example of diligence that inspires emulation. When you share your aspirations with others, you may garner support, which in turn can propel you further toward achieving your goals.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep everyone’s spirits high and spread kindness, even if things don’t go as planned or someone lets you down. You may have a special touch for making your home feel cozy and elegant, sprinkle a little of that magic around.
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