2024-09-14 - The Jackson Times

Olympic Bronze Medalist Hailed

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 12

Law

Classifieds Pages 22

By

Chris Christopher

JACKSON - Most people receive none. Some receive one. Sebastian Rivera received three.

The ex-Jackson Township and current Toms River Township resident received three - that’s right, three! - hero’s welcomes after earning a bronze medal in wrestling for Team Puerto Rico at the Paris Olympics.

To say the least, it was an eventful summer for Rivera. Far from a day at the Funtown Beach in Seaside Park where he spent just his second day on the Atlantic Ocean sands, relaxing with 15 friends, including ex-Toms River East standout Frankie Edgar of mixed martial arts fame.

“Lone place where we can

drink,” Rivera said. “A good little hangout. Relaxing. Definitely.”

Rivera resided in Jackson for 17 years, attending the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School and the Christa McAuliffe Middle School.

With his admirers observing, the Jackson Township Police Department provided

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Fiscal Woes Still Plague Schools

By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Students walked

through the front doors of their schools this month, but behind the scenes, the district still has fi nancial challenges ahead to face.

Plumsted was one of several local districts hit hard by the S-2 funding formula that drastically cut state aid. Jackson, Lacey, Brick and Toms River also faced

some of the worst cuts.

“We were slammed at close to $7 million in losses of state funding over a six-year period and what the district was able to do - like other districts like Jackson and Toms River - was at fi rst cutting staff to get to that number so we could move forward,”

Superintendent David Ytreboe explained.

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – An issue related to the application of four Orthodox Jewish private schools proposed to be built on Chandler Road was referred from the Planning Board to the Township Council during a recent township planning board meeting.

The application by Chandler Holdings, LLC was a continuation from a prior Board meeting, and involved property at 390 and 394 Chandler Road. The applicant requested that a private road leading to each of the four schools be deemed public but the Board opted to deny this

request. This means a variance might be required through a proposal before the zoning board.

Attorney Donna Jennings, who represented the applicant, loudly expressed her displeasure over the vote during the meeting. The attorney has previously been known to threaten litigation against the Jackson Planning Board if her clients’ applications aren’t given a green light and this is what happened during that meeting.

Jennings urged the Planning Board to pass the application, which would allow the schools to be

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Fulfill Celebrates 40 Years Of Compassion

At “pop the trunk” events, people can pull up and get food and supplies they need.

By Liz Ciocher MONMOUTH COUNTY

in helping secure food and end hunger in this part of New Jersey, including running food pantries, soup kitchens and many other programs. Millions of meals have been provided to those in need through the help of Fulfill.

“The charitable food distribution network provides a really important, vital service. Food’s a survival need. Something you cannot go without. If you believe that people shouldn’t be hungry, food banks have (Schools - See Page 17)

- The Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, redubbed Fulfill several years ago, is coming on 40 years of activism in the community. Fulfill takes a lot of steps

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Sebastian Rivera (center) enjoys his place on the medals stand.

Photo courtesy Sebastian Rivera

Superintendent David Ytreboe joins pre-kindergarten teacher Kelsey Cuff with classroom preparations at the New Egypt Primary School.

Photo by Bob Vosseller

Photo courtesy Fulfill

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Rivera with a 10-mile escort to his Toms River home. Toms River fi rst responders hailed Rivera, who waved and smiled to his fans from atop a fi re truck. The parade lasted for one hour. Greeted by about 100 fans, Rivera signed autographs and t-shirts that honored his prowess.

“It was awesome,” he said. “I was real tired. I had jet lag, but I was able to get up in the morning. It was awesome to have that welcome. There is a village that loves me. I am blessed to have people around me. They watch me and give me all of the support I need. I am just blessed.”

The day began at 5 a.m. when Rivera received his cinnamon sugar, jelly, glazed and Oreo donuts.

“It was a cool, little experience,” he said. “I was able to go to the beach. I saw the sun rise. This time, I had my medal. I sacrificed and suffered so much to get where I am. I enjoyed the sweets and the sunrise. The sacrifice and suffering were worth it. If you sacrifice and are OK with the sacrifices you make in order to be great, good things will happen. I loved the grind. I found peace in the suffering. It all worked out in the end.”

The 5-foot-6 Rivera was Puerto Rico’s flag bearer during the opening ceremonies.

“I got to represent Puerto Rico on the

biggest stage in the world. I held it with a lot of pride. I am happy they gave me the honor. Two weeks before I left for Paris, I received a text saying I was chosen to carry the flag. I flew to Puerto Rico where there was a big ceremony. I walked down the streets of Old San Juan with the Olympic flag,” he said.

Rivera captured bronze, edging Mongolia’s Tulga Tumur-Ochir 10-9 in 65 kg (143.3 pounds) freestyle action, becoming the fi rst Rutgers wrestler to medal at an Olympics in program history. Down 4-0 with less than three minutes to go, Rivera notched a takedown and three rollovers for an 8-4 lead. His adversary countered with a four-point move to tie the bout at eight and added one point for a 9-8 lead with 1:18 left.

Rivera collected his opponent for a takedown, which was initially not called when time expired. However, a challenge from coaches Jeff Buxton (a Rutgers volunteer assistant coach) and Donny Pritzlaff reversed the call, confi rming the last-second points for Rivera and a 10-9 win.

“I felt that his knee was down,” Rivera said. “The replay showed that it was down. I felt I did enough to score two points with the takedown and I was correct. Thank God Jeff held onto that challenge.”

With Rivera needing to score two points in the closing seconds, he got two double-underhooks, forcing the Mongolian

to throw a desperation headlock attempt. Rivera ducked underneath it and came out behind his opponent in a quadpod position. Initially, the Mongolian appeared to avoid collapsing to the mat as the fi nal seven seconds melted away. The video review of the fi nal sequence showed that the Mongolian’s right knee had touched the mat with Rivera behind him, meeting takedown criteria. The jury of appeals awarded Rivera with the winning score. With a little more than two minutes remaining in the bout, the Mongolian hit a foot sweep that took Rivera to his back. The scoring sequence was borderline enough that Rivera’ camp pondered the consequences of pressing the button resting in front of Buxton in the red corner.

Rivera turned to Buxton in his corner and implored his coach to hit the challenge button for a video review. Buxton saved it for the fi nal seconds.

Rivera was 3-1 in his fi rst Olympics. He downed Australia’s Georgii Okorokov 12-2 in the fi rst round on a Saturday. He fell 8-6 by VPO1 to eventual gold medalist Kiyooka of Japan, spraining his right medial collateral ligament. He felled Moldova’s Maxim Sacultan by VSU1 15-4 in the repechage before downing Tumur-Ochir the following day. Sacultan opened an early 4-0 lead, but Rivera answered with a takedown and three gutwrenches to go ahead

8-4. Rivera erupted for 15 straight points - 10 of which came from turns on top.

“I am happy with the bronze,” Rivera said. “I felt I could win the gold and it hurts that I did not get it.”

Rivera, 26, is California Dreamin’ as he has the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on his mind.

“I plan on it,” he said, “but I am taking it slowly. I want to save my body. Wrestling is a big time event and hopefully I make it to 2028 at 65 kilograms. It is just the weight that makes sense for me. When I do everything right, I feel good at that weight.”

Rivera took to the mat for the fi rst time at the age of four under the guidance of his dad, Steve, a former Manalapan and Trenton State College wrestler and the owner of Elite Wrestling in Jackson. Rivera’s mom, Melissa, has also played a role in his development.

Using grit and athleticism as his passport, Rivera has also competed in more than 10 foreign nations, including France, Italy, Bulgaria, Spain, Argentina and the Dominican Republic. And, he has put the shoulders of adversaries to the mat in some 25 states. Christian Brothers’ 113-pound state champion in 2016 as a senior, Rivera received a degree in planning and organizational change from Northwestern in 2020.

NOTE: scarletknights.com and flowrestling.org contributed to this report.

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built. The Board chose to defer a decision until the Township Council decided whether to grant the request that the entrance drive to the schools be deemed public, as opposed to private. The council is the only governing body authorized to make such a determination. Should the council deny the request as well, variances would be required that would cause the applicant to appear before the zoning board.

It was noted by Planning Board Attorney Robert Shea that “the applicant was making a choice which was to deem it a public road as opposed to a private road and while the applicant is within their right to do that, the choice establishes the standards being presented to the Board and whether variances

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a really important role to play,” said Triada Stampas, president and CEO of Fulfill. Stampas, whose original interest in food drives peaked from a background in public policy, has worked with three different food banks in the tri-state area. Prior to working with Fulfill, she spent 10 years with the food bank of New York City.

Fulfill has two main locations across Monmouth and Ocean county, residing in Neptune and Toms River. Neptune is the organization’s main facility, while expansion to Toms River

were warranted.”

It was stated that in this situation, the interior driveway that was going into the application would create variances and deemed by Shea as a ‘threshold’ issue which was defined as “a critical matter that has to be satisfied and specified as to what is being presented to the Board and they have to evaluate it appropriately.”

“It has to be vetted from every angle,” Shea said. He added that to do that it required “governing body guidance.”

“We’ve never seen this as a board before,” he explained to Board members when he recommended they first approve that it was a threshold issue.

After hearing the Board’s decision, Jennings immediately remarked, “Okay, I’ll see you in court, because you don’t have an extension of time. That was terrible advice you just gave your board Bobby so I guess I’ll be seeing

helps cover more ground following Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Fulfill is hosting two events: a gala as well as a community day that are open to the public.

“What we really want to do is bring old friends together, bring in new friends, and really open our doors to the community,” Stampas said.

The community day will be held on Sunday, September 22 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Neptune location. Here, the program plans to offer tours of the facility and other activities to build a stronger connection to residents.

Fulfill’s Gala will be held as a fundraiser on Thursday, September 26. The goal for the

you in court.”

Planning Board members were heard saying her comments were uncalled for. She responded, “but it is the truth. It is absolutely ridiculous. You have the application for two and a half years. This is (expletive deleted)!”

She added that all the Board members would be named in the lawsuit. Jennings said her applicant would not extend that time as she walked out of the room.

Jennings remained in the hallway peering into the room to hear the Board’s unanimous vote that was proposed by Board member Joseph Sullivan to deny the application without prejudice.

The applicant’s engineer is Dynamic Engineering Consultants.

Place Of Worship Application

Also, on the agenda that night was an ap-

gala is to honor the community officials who have contributed to Fulfill’s personal mission, including people like New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy, first lady Tammy Murphy, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners and others.

Awards will also be presented to these groups.

The cocktail-attire event, hosted by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning television journalist Jack Ford, has tickets available for $350, or attendees under the age of 30 for $200.

“We’re honoring the legacy and the champions who have made a difference over our 40 years, but we’re also looking ahead with [this fundraiser],” Stampas said. “We’re looking at

plication for a place of worship on two lots, 140 and 146 South New Prospect Road. The variance free application that was approved, involving a major site plan to consolidate the two lots by deed.

Master Plan Review Status

Township residents have expressed concerns about overdevelopment during recent planning board and council meetings. The township is currently reviewing its master plan and is expected to complete that process by the end of 2024.

During a September 9 Planning Board meeting a status report was offered noting that a meeting was held with the Board’s consultants. The Board is continuing its review of the Master Plan elements with a focus currently on land use and climate change.

what’s needed now and what’s needed moving forward in order to be able to execute our mission in the way that makes sense today and in the way that can make an impact today for the folks who need us.”

Along with the Gala tickets, donations to the organization will help Fulfill continue to expand and help those in need.

For more information about upcoming events or donation properties, visit Fulfill’s official website, fulfillnj.org

“Fulfill is not just a foodbank; it is a testament to the power of collective action against hunger, a beacon of hope for the community it serves,” the website reads.

Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

The News About What’s Not Happening Very Much

Capitol Comments

Assemblyman Alex Sauickie

TRENTON - Since you’re reading this right now in a news publication, you may be like me and read a lot of news. While much of the news can be unhappy, it’s helpful and interesting to know what’s going on in the world around us, especially in the job I have. Most news that I read falls into one of two very general categories. One is that it’s about something fairly common but unfortunate, like an auto accident or a fire. The other is that it’s about something that doesn’t happen often and that makes it newsworthy, like astronauts being stranded on a space station or a good bill passing the state Assembly.

Lately, though, there have been news reports of an unusual type. These reports are about something that the writers insist is extremely rare, but has to be reported apparently to explain that it’s extremely rare and therefore isn’t so bad that anything should be done about it.

That thing is noncitizens being registered to vote in our elections.

Most people already know that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in federal elections, as well as in most other elections. In New Jersey, both the law and the state constitution say the same for elections in our state.

So why is voting, or registering to vote, by noncitizens in the news these days? Like so many other things, the answer depends on whom you ask.

Those who are pointing out that noncitizens are being found on voter registration lists say that this means more should be done to prevent ineligible people from registering to vote, especially now when the news is also full of stories about how close the race for president seems to be. Polls show a likely narrow national vote margin, but more importantly, polls in the more competitive states are indicating very close contests where the electoral college margin will be decided.

Recent history bears out how a relatively low number of votes can determine a presidential election. The 2020 election was decided by about 44,000 votes in Georgia, Arizona and Wisconsin, according to NPR Only about 80,000 votes cast in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin decided the 2016 election, according to a Washington Post item. In August, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin said an executive order he signed allowed the state to remove 6,303 noncitizens from the voter rolls over the two and a half years that he’s been in office. Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently said that more than 6,500 possible noncitizens were removed from the state’s voter rolls since 2021, including nearly 2,000 with a voter history who have been referred to the attorney general for investigation.

The Alabama secretary of state recently announced that 3,251 people registered to vote but identified as noncitizens by the federal government are being placed on inactive status until they can provide proof of citizenship. Ohio’s secretary of state said he referred for potential prosecution 138 apparent noncitizens found to have voted in a recent election, plus another 459 who registered but didn’t vote.

Most of those actions in other states were reported in the same article by a prominent news organization, but with great care taken to ensure the reader knows what a tiny share of total voter registration noncitizens constitute.

In fact, that article is one in a series by the same outlet, all with the same theme: noncitizen registration and even voting is happening, but it’s such a small percentage of the electorate that there’s no cause for concern.

One article reported on the July passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill requiring proof of citizenship when voting, with a headline duly notifying readers that the action was “boosting [an] election-year talking point.”

Maybe so, but sometimes a “talking point” is used because it’s true and important.

Those critical of improving efforts to ensure that only eligible voters are registered say that voting by ineligible noncitizens is no big deal, and also that those efforts will somehow harm eligible voters. That reminds me a little of the Georgia election security law passed a few years ago that somebody called “Jim Crow on steroids” because it would allegedly make

it harder for minorities to vote.

After elections were held under that law, a survey was done by the Election Data and Science Lab of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs. It found that 98.9% of voters reported no problems in casting a ballot, 97% said their interactions with poll workers were good or excellent, and 95.3% reported wait times of less than 30 minutes when some were several hours previously.

After the close and controversial 2000 Bush-Gore presidential election, a bipartisan commission on election reform chaired by former President Jimmy Carter and former presidential chief of staff James Baker III issued recommendations in 2005. They included maintaining and updating voter registration lists because, “Invalid voter files, which contain ineligible, duplicate, fictional, or deceased voters, are an invitation to fraud.” Also recommended was using the REAL ID card to prove identity when voting.

These ideas used to be bipartisan, and it’s a fair question as to why that’s changed so much. But if you want your elections to be clean, then voter registration rolls must be clean fi rst.

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.

Governor Honors New Jersey-Filmed Productions At Toronto International Film Festival

From The Desk Of The

Governor

Phil Murphy

TORONTO – Governor Phil Murphy hosted a reception to honor the seven productions filmed in New Jersey that are premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The productions include “Americano,” “Millers in Marriage,” “Presence,” “Relay,” “Riff Raff,” “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen

and the E Street Band,” and “The Room Next Door.” The filming of these productions took place in various communities throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Union counties.

“I congratulate the seven New Jersey-filmed productions that are screening at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. We are proud of all the producers, directors, actors, and crews who had a part in making these tremendous films,” said Governor Murphy. “Filmmakers have their eyes on the Garden State and all our

great state has to offer. Since I took office, my administration has worked hard to bring the film industry back to New Jersey, helping to return the state to the spotlight.”

Governor Murphy reinstated the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program in 2018 and expanded the program in 2021 and 2023. The program offers 30-35 percent tax incentive for all film and television productions. Additional incentives are offered for productions with approved diversity plans.

The state’s film tax credit program has led to a boom in the state’s film industry. In 2022, overall in-state production spending exceeded $650 million, besting the previous record of

$500 million the year prior. In addition, motion picture, television and streaming productions in the state created over 8,500 jobs in 2022. The surge in production has been accompanied by increased interest from studios looking to build facilities in New Jersey. Netflix, Lionsgate, and 1888 Studios are currently in development, with other studios across the state being proposed.

“New Jersey’s film industry has grown tremendously under Governor Murphy’s leadership, making the Garden State a national leader in the industry in just a few years,” said New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Government - See Page 9)

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EDITORIAL OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Back To School Shopping…For

Now’s the time to start your back to school shopping – for next year.

During the first week or two of September, stores are pushing sales on school supplies. But give it one more week or so and then everything will be deeply discounted. That’s the easiest time for you to shop for the less fortunate.

Every school system or town (probably) has school supply drives. Sometimes the district does it. Sometimes the town. Sometimes it’s the fire department, EMS or police. You might have to call the town or school to find out where to drop them off. Chances are, an official or a reputable volunteer group is collecting stuff like bookbags, lunchboxes and pencil cases.

You might not think of these things as expensive, but to some people, they are.

Being a kid in that position is embarrassing. First day of school, everyone’s in their favorite outfit with brand new gear. The tags were just taken off that morning. Except for the growing percentage of the student body who has to go without. They’ve got handme-downs like a bookbag with a zipper that doesn’t work perfectly or a lunchbox with an odd smell. So, what I do, is I wait for the late September sales. This is when stores want to flush the merchandise out. They don’t want to pack it

Others

in the stockroom for next year. They list everything on clearance and hope it sells. I go in and pick up a few backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, and other items. Then I put them at the top of my coat closet for the school supply drives the following August.

The trick is to find something generic that any kid would like. You might want to grab one with a cartoon character, but ignore that impulse. What if the kid it’s going to doesn’t like that character? They’re going to be stuck with it for an entire year. Or what if that character isn’t cool a year from now? Or the show goes off the air? Stay away from anything too girly or too boyish unless you buy one of each. Look for gender-neutral colors. It needs to be generic but not boring. Enough rules for you? I don’t mean to scare you into thinking this is hard; I just want to give you ideas. Honestly, it’s a very easy thing to do. It usually takes 10 minutes, and it’s not too costly. It’s the same reason I shop for coats for donations in January. So, go have some fun and spend a few bucks for the less fortunate. I’ve heard lots of stories about how much they help – and the smiles that the kids have when they are taken aside and given these precious items.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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The Real Reason For Inflation

It’s no secret that things are getting more expensive, but the reason has nothing to do with the White House but everything to do with the bank accounts of CEOs.

There are four companies that control 85% of the beef market (Reuters) – Tyson, JBS USA, Cargill and National Beef Packaging Company.

The same can be said of the airline industry (Time Magazine) – American, Delta, Southwest and United control 80% of the airline industry.

A few companies run almost the entire soda industry. A few companies produce most of the cereal. And so on and so on and so on.

The president has nothing to do with the unregulated corporate greed that’s infesting America. It’s these companies who decide to raise the prices of things simply because they can.

For their part, in 2023, the USDA invested millions to build up small beef manufacturers in order to create more competition to drive down prices, but who knows if that’s been felt yet.

Terry Andrew Toms River

Ignored By Politicians

Many people are not going to like this, but it is my experience. It started in 2019 when i asked Senator Connors to assist me with a bill to be passed. Well nothing happened. So earlier this year (2024) I asked Senator Amato for assistance with a bill. Well his staff only wanted to communicate via mail. So I played their game. After several attempts I finally said to myself that there was no help going to be given to me by anyone in the 9th district at all.

Just recently I sent an e mail to the 9th district expressing my disappointment and since they would not even meet with me, I’m sad I can no longer support them in the future. That is not to say that as a Republican that I would vote for the other party. I am a devoted Republican and

will stay that way for ever. The response was to remove me from any future e-mailings that they may send out. This is how the 9th District wants to help its people get things done - Ignore their requests for a meeting and remove them from there e-mail listings.

It is a shame that they, the elected officials, pick and choose their meetings. So disappointed in my elected officials.

John Sansevere Berkeley

Dear Manchester Residents:

Thank you to all the 4,000plus Manchester voters who voted for me in the 2022 mayoral election and to all voters who signed my petition for me to seek the office of Manchester Council in 2024. I have decided not to run for Council in 2024 because of personal and business reasons. I will continue to work hard for the poor and middle class of our town, especially as it pertains to our senior citizens, military veterans, business owners and youth. In my voting district #16 where I live, Pine Ridge at Crestwood, I have discovered many senior citizens who are facing rent increases they can’t afford. I am supporting a legislative bill which will cap rent increases at 2% in mobile home communities. In communities, such as mine, I am working at stopping predatory practices against the elderly poor who are defenseless. There are current practices by mobile home park owners and powerful community associations which must be stopped by drafting and implementing new laws. I believe in peace and justice for all. I believe in a woman’s right to choose and support equality for women. Women voters in this election cycle will be deciding elections all over this country. In upcoming articles, I will be writing about Manchester’s non-partisan election and what non-partisan really means, the who and why’s of Manchester Democrat & Republican leaders and the

growing diversity of our town. In addition, topics and issues surrounding racism, antisemitism & how we can become more united.

I look forward to meeting and talking with you.

Ken Seda

Abortion The Main Issue

Collapsed a growing economy before Covid

Let Covid get worse than necessary by taking advice from quacks and a pillow salesman

Repeatedly violated the Emoluments Clause

Repeatedly violated the Hatch Act

Made up childish nicknames to insult his opponents.

Record job losses as a President

It’s becoming more and more clear that I’m right. The overturning of Roe vs. Wade was not a win for Republicans. It was a huge loss. Too many voters don’t want their access to women’s health restricted. If Republicans worried about real problems and not abortion and IVF, then they would win more elections. They would attract more voters.

Too many politicians on both sides have crazy ideologies. They will do one good thing and 10 crazy things. But, I believe women’s right to choose will be the number one issue when it comes to voting. Kamala Harris will be the next president if they don’t change their tune ASAP. Men in suits have no say what my daughter can do with her body. Period.

Jersey Coast Emergency News Facebook Page

Why Hate Trump?

Manchester Somebody wrote me a message and said to me why are you so mean about hating Trump. He’s never done anything wrong and I begged to differ. Since I can’t go by what he says with his mouth, let’s look at his actions.

Let’s judge him by his actions and character alone.

Admittedly a sex offender

Admittedly a pedophile

Admitted to incestuous desires

Repeat adulterer

Stole from charities

Defrauded contractors

Defrauded investors

Defrauded customers

Paid off a porn star

Parties with Epstein and young girls

30,000 public lies

Tried to steal an election

Record stock market drops as President

Record deficit as President. Yeah. To be fair and impartial, he’s pretty much the worst person on the planet, and definitely the worst President in history just based on his actions.

Scott Neuman Manchester Township Former Congressional Candidate CD 4

Just The Facts About Trump’s Veteran Comment

This is in response to the letter titled “Trump’s Insult to Veterans” printed in the August 24, 2024 issue of The Manchester Times. First and foremost, THANK YOU to the author, a VETERAN, for serving our country. With due respect for the author’s right to free speech, the 45th President did not call anyone “suckers,” as the article claims. The then-candidate, Donald Trump, did use “loser” to refer to a veteran/ POW, who became a U.S. senator, now deceased, and failed to address the serious neglect of veterans by the VA administration. In my circle of people, “loser” is appropriate. I’m proud of my soldiers, but not so those who want us to “move on” from a political system of “checks and balances,” which is common sense personified. Again, THANK YOU to the author and to all the men in my family and elsewhere, who are VETERANS and served starting with WWII. We need to support these men and women in every way possible.

Marie Pellicano Manchester

Volunteers Have Cats Available For Adoption

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

Look at Smitty! He’s a very sweet kitty. He’s about 4 months old. Smitty loves belly rubs he will just purr away. He gets along with other cats/kittens and he’s living with a big dog and doesn’t mind. He’s all

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(NJEDA) Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “The state’s iconic landmarks, eclectic landscapes, diverse talent, and enticing incentives make New Jersey a prime location for all types of productions. When productions come to New Jersey, they create good-paying jobs, support mom and pop businesses, and generate economic activity across the state.”

“The seven productions being honored at the Toronto International Film Festival prove that New Jersey is not only the best place to raise a family but also the best place to film,” said Wesley Mathews, President & CEO of Choose New Jersey. “Under the Murphy Administration, the Garden State has become the premier destination for television and film production. The state’s commitment to enhancing its film industry infrastructure and incentives ensures that we’ll keep attracting more productions and further solidify our status as a leading

Photo courtesy Calling All Cats ready for his forever home so send in your appointment.

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.

filming destination.”

“Having several productions filmed in New Jersey screen at the acclaimed Toronto International Film Festival symbolizes the momentum of the state’s film industry,” said New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission Executive Director Jon Crowley. “Major productions and studios are attracted to the breadth of local talent, diverse filming locations, and generous incentives that New Jersey has to offer.”

“Shooting ‘Millers in Marriage’ in New Jersey was an incredible experience,” said Aaron Lubin & Ellen Schwartz, Producers of Millers in Marriage. Besides the outstanding cast & crew, New Jersey gave us an extraordinary spectrum of distinct locations from friendly and eager homeowners to businesses. The tax credit was truly phenomenal. For an independent production, the extra resources from the State of New Jersey, make an enormous difference to our budget. Shooting here is a producer’s dream and we look forward to making another film here soon!”

Annual Wounded Warrior Parade/Escort

JACKSON – As Mayor, Mike Reina has the honor of celebrating numerous exceptional individuals within our community. For the past 15 years, he has proudly ridden alongside true heroes - Wounded Veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, as well as veterans from Vietnam, Korea, and WWII.

This year marks the 16th Annual Wounded Warrior event hosted by the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club, located on South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson. Mayor Reina has been hosting this cherished Annual Wounded Warrior parade and escort since he took office in 2008. On October 12 starting around 9 a.m., our veterans will gather at the Justice Complex in Jackson, preparing for their ride to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club. They will be escorted by the Jackson Township Police Department, Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Companies, Jackson Township First Aid Squad, motorcycle groups, and numerous other dedicated volunteers showing their support for these brave individuals. The escort is expected to depart from the Justice Complex at approximately 9:30 a.m. Mayor Reina eagerly anticipates spending time with these courageous men and women once again this year.

Residents, organizations, and clubs are encouraged to line West Veterans Highway and South Stump Tavern Rd from the Justice Complex to the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club to demonstrate support and honor our heroes. “The freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been earned through great sacrifice. We owe a profound debt to those who have defended our nation, many of whom carry permanent injuries from their service. It has been a true privilege to ride alongside these heroes each year as we escort them. Your support, which takes only a few minutes, will create lasting memories for these brave soldiers,” said Mayor Reina. The community’s support has been great, and we look forward to this event every year. Spectators are encouraged to safely park along the route, wave flags, hold banners, and show their support as the parade passes by. Any agency, club, or group interested in participating in this meaningful event should contact Mayor Reina’s office at 732-928-1200 ext. 1211. Wounded Warriors and veterans wishing to attend should email Al Dolce at njgunfun@ gmail.com. Mayor Reina invites everyone to contribute to making this a memorable day for our Wounded Warriors by lining the travel route on October 12.

Jackson Elks 2 nd Annual Gift Auction

JACKSON – The Jackson Elks #2744 is hosting their 2nd Annual Gift Auction on September 21 at 1059 E. Veterans Highway, Jackson.

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

advance and $25 at the door. Tickets will be sold at the door unless they sell out. Admission includes one sheet of Tier 1 tickets. Open to adults 18 and older. Bring your own food and cash bar. For questions, call Betty at 201-401-3033.

Clothing Drive

JACKSON – The Jackson Elks is holding a clothing drive until October 11. Items to be dropped off at trailer in parking lot, just let the bartender know you are there to drop off clothes, so trailer can be opened for you. Items accepted includes wearable clothing,

shoes, towels, pocketbooks, belts, hats, gloves, ties, sheets & pillowcases, bikes & strollers.

Any questions, contact you Lodge SCC Chair or Debroah England at jerseyjets@ msn.com.

Car, Truck & Motorcycle And Vendor Show

JACKSON – Just Believe Inc. presents their Car, Truck & Motorcycle and Vendor Show on September 29 at 9 a.m. at AMVETS Post #2 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson.

Registration Fee: $20 per vehicle. Regis-

tration Fee: $30 vendor (per table). Registration from 9 to 11 a.m. Judging at 12 p.m. Awards at 1 p.m.

For more information, contact Linda McCarthy at 732-569-0643 or justbelievefundraising@gmail.com.

Santos, Doo Wop Live, With DJ John Luke

TOMS RIVER – Santos, Doo Wop live, with DJ John Luke, will be on September 21 at Whispering Pines Park in Toms River, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Call John at 609-501-4948 for tickets, $10

each. Ticket includes a hot dog and drink. They are also having Ron’s Lickety Split Ice Cream.

Door prizes with your ticket. This is a non-profit event.

Th is Predator Spends More Th an Half Its Life Hunting

By Renee A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

This predator is a powerful representation of strength and endurance. Spending more than half its life hunting for food, it lives mostly on ocean sea ice. The polar bear’s Latin name ursus maritimus means “sea bear.” They are closely related to brown bears; however, they have adapted to living in the coldest environments. Alaska is home to polar bears, with populations estimated to be somewhere between 4,000 and 7,000.

The polar bear is a carnivorous animal, consuming more meat than other bear species. The United States, specifically Alaska, is believed to be the only state where polar bears are found. Because the climate is arctic where vegetation barely exists, it is thought that this may explain why their diet is mostly meat. They consume available whale carcasses, seals, and during the lean times, may hunt fish and small rodents. The female becomes sexually mature at about four or five years of age. If she is pregnant, it is only then that she will create a den upon the sea ice where she will go into a

hibernating state. She will awaken upon the birth of her cubs and for nursing them. Most common in the number of cubs is two, but they can have anywhere from one to three cubs in a winter season. A newborn cub is approximately 12 to 14 inches in length, with a weight of over a pound. For polar bears there is food available all year round, unlike some species who must migrate to fi nd food and birth their young. Males do not utilize the dens. Once the spring arrives the mother bear and her cubs will emerge from their den. Protecting her cubs, she will guard them against all threats, including male polar bears who will kill the young. Staying with her for over two years, they will learn the necessary survival skills. Depending upon the region and conditions of sea ice, only about 50 percent of cubs will live past their fi rst year. I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768. 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.

FREC Presents How To Sharpen Tools

For Backyard Use

JACKSON – Tired of hearing the old, “Not the sharpest tool in the shed” comment? Well, then, do something about it. Join Naturalist McDuffy Barrow at our tool sharpening program and learn how to get your tools into tiptop shape.

Attendees will learn about the materials and methods used to sharpen those essential tools you use when working on your property. Dull tools are frustrating to use, inefficient, and sometimes downright dangerous. Sharp tools are a pleasure to use, efficient, and safer.

Learn about maintaining knives, hand

pruners, loppers, pole pruners, shovels and spades, and mattocks. The time spent at this program will make your backyard work go faster and be more pleasurable.

Program will be on September 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Jersey Forest Tree Nursery. Pre-registration only, accepted on fi rst-come basis. Accepting 20 attendees. Registration is free. Register at: eventbrite.com/o/forest-resource-education-center-31858983647.

Please remember to cancel on line if unable to attend. Scroll down to “manage my order.”

Ladies Auxiliary Presents Bingo Night

JACKSON – Howell/Jackson Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary presents Bingo Night on September 27 at 7 p.m. at Columbian Hall 401 Bartley Road, Jackson.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person donation (non - refundable); $20 per person if paid before September 18. Includes:10 bingo games - coffee/tea/

water/soda. Bring your own appetizers. Bring your friends and families for a fun fi lled evening. One table can hold up to 10 players! Checks made payable to: Howell-Jackson Columbian Ladies Auxiliary 6201. For table reservation(s) call Donna Manetta at 201-779-9054. Must be 18 or older to participate.

H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH

Dr. Izzy’s

Sound News

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

Consistently Wearing Hearing Aids May Reduce Your Risk Of Dying

Hearing loss is highly prevalent, affecting well over a billion people worldwide. In about 25 years, this statistic will double. Many studies have clearly identified hearing loss as a major risk factor for adverse health outcomes including reduced quality of life, depression, dementia, and possibly mortality. Hearing aids are a first line intervention for most individuals with hearing loss. However, the delay in getting “hearing help” can be up to 10 years!

A recent Lancet Study utilized a cross sectional analysis of 9885 adults who participated in the National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2012. The association between hearing aid use and risk of mortality was examined among adults with various degrees of hearing loss. Among individuals with hearing loss, the risk of mortality was lower among regular hearing aid users than “never” users of hearing aids. There are many theories proposed to explain the association between hearing loss and mortality. The first possible expla-

nation involves common pathology that affects both hearing and comorbidities leading to death, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and dementia. A second mechanism is the relationship between hearing loss and frailty. Thus, auditory deprivation resulting from hearing loss might negatively affect brain structure. The bottom line is consistent hearing aid use contributes to improved brain function. Several studies suggest up to a 50% reduction in cognitive decline with consistent hearing aid use. In my opinion, there needs to be additional efforts to improve accessibility and affordability of hearing aids in individuals with lower socioeconomic status.

If you suspect the possibility of HEARING LOSS, don’t be a fool and wait years to get a complete hearing evaluation. Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always available to provide you with honest answers about your hearing health care. Please feel free to contact our office at 732-451-3962 or visit our website at gardenstatehearing.com WE Hear YOU & WE are Here for YOU!

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!

Volunteers Needed At New Jersey Blood Services

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary.

Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform

tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9.a.m to 4 p.m.

To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, go to: volgistics.com/appform/2127944197.

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

H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH

Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Finding Relief From Diabetic Nerve Pain And Inflammation

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Living with diabetes often means dealing with more than just blood sugar levels. One of the most common and painful complications is nerve pain, known as diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the small blood vessels that nourish your nerves, particularly in the legs. This damage disrupts normal nerve function, leading to pain, tingling, or numbness. Inflammation compounds the issue, as the body’s immune response can further harm nerves. This creates a vicious cycle: high blood sugar causes inflammation, which leads to more nerve damage.

Fortunately, there are several natural and holistic strategies you can adopt to manage these issues without solely relying on medications. Lifestyle changes come to mind as your first line of defense. For example, adopt a balanced diet such as the Mediterranean diet, Paleo or Keto diet. Exercise routinely, and shed excess pounds if that applies to you. Further, it’s a good idea to reduce smoking since that damages blood vessels and worsens neuropathy. There are natural supplements that may help, let’s get into those:

1. Alpha-Lipoic Acid: This antioxidant helps reduce pain and improve nerve function. This may significantly relieve symptoms of diabetic neuropathy for some.

2. Acetyl-L-carnitine: Known for supporting nerve function and pain relief, this amino acid helps promote nerve regeneration.

3. Curcumin: Often thought of for joint health, curcumin (a part of turmeric spice) is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

4. Gymnema Sylvestre: Traditionally used to

support blood sugar management, this herb can also help reduce nerve pain.

5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Found in fish oil, flaxseeds, and chia seeds, omega-3s are known for their anti-inflammatory effects, which can help alleviate pain and inflammation associated with diabetic neuropathy.

6. Fig Fruit Extract and Banaba Leaf: These plant extracts are known for their potential anti-inflammatory effects and blood sugar regulation, respectively, making them useful in managing neuropathy symptoms. For quick relief from intense pain, topical treatments can be effective without the side effects of oral medications you can try capsaicin cream, topical CBD creams and essential oils such as lavender, geranium, eucalyptus and frankincense. But these alone may not be your cure, so in that case, you should consider medications if necessary. The most popular ones include gabapentin, duloxetine and/or amitriptyline. They blunt how you perceive the pain which helps, but they don’t relieve the pain, or stop progression.

As medical science advances, new treatments for diabetic neuropathy are emerging. I’ve read about electromagnetic therapy to improve blood flow, and injections of platelet-rich plasma.

Successfully managing diabetic nerve pain and inflammation requires a combination approach that begins with a healthy diet and lifestyle. The holistic supplements are listed above, and there are others too. If you’d like more information on this topic, as well as a related topic called “small fiber neuropathy” read the longer version of this article posted at 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) ©2024 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

Around The Jersey shore

New Fright Fest Extreme Opens Friday The 13th

JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure Resort ramps up the scare factor with the all-new Fright Fest Extreme - presented by Snickers - debuting on Friday the 13th. Weekends and select nights September 13 through November 3, guests can experience bone-chilling Halloween-themed attractions as new scares and classic shows take center stage at the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park. Guests who purchase a ticket to Fright Fest Extreme will step into a world where nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands come to life with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW franchise, Netflix’s Stranger Things and Army of the Dead, Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun, Legendary Entertainment’s Trick ‘r Treat and Netflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

Details of this year’s new horror branded attractions include:

● The SAW Franchise - Celebrate the 20th anniversary of SAW with an all-new experience honoring the franchise’s legacy of terror by plunging guests into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind. Guests will endure torturous trials and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out.

● The Conjuring Universe - Strap in for a

tour of the Warrens’ most hair-raising and gruesome cases including those that inspired The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun. In each investigation, encounters with cursed artifacts make you the target of possession.

● Stranger Things - The students of Hawkins High decide to team up to create a little innocent Halloween fun for their community – but things quickly turn upside down and morph into something far darker.

● Army of the Dead - The City of Las Vegas is under lockdown following a recent viral outbreak and survivors must look for an escape while battling the undead.

● Trick ‘r Treat - Enter a dark and twisted candy trail nightmare on a jack-o-lantern-lit path of supernatural encounters which tap into your deepest fears. With Sam, the infamous Spirit of Halloween, as your guide, learn the rules of the spooky holiday before entering a world where tricks dominate treats.

● Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022) - Guests are “cast” as visitors to Harlow on the heels of the influencers set on revitalizing the town –but their arrival leads to a stunning and deadly secret being revealed.

As the countdown to Halloween begins, guests are invited to prepare for the largest, scariest and most EXTREME Fright Fest ever

with nine haunted houses, five scare zones, and four exciting “monstertainment” shows. In addition to Fright Fest Extreme’s newest franchises, classic haunted mazes will return along with new attractions:

• Big Top Terror - A new sinister twist into the world of demented carnival freaks brings guests into a circus of horror that they can only hope to escape.

• Asylum - Angered by the tests and experiments they were subject to, the inmates of The Asylum have taken matters into their own hands.

• The Witches Reflection - Take caution when stepping into the witches’ cabin, her curse will haunt you forever.

Six Flags Great Adventure Resort leaves no pathway safe from terror with its Scare Zones:

• Exile Canyon - Test your luck as you search for gold in the underground mines, but be on the lookout for zombies.

• CarnEvil - We dare you to laugh at these maniacal evil clowns that have taken over the Boardwalk.

• The Bloody Fountain - Beware the area surrounding the Bloody Fountain, as you try to escape the zombie’s graveyard.

• Curse of Blackbeard’s Bounty - Washed up on the lake of Six Flags, beware of ghost

pirates & sea monsters that roam.

• Demon District - Demons have emerged from the swamp to seize control of the Jersey Devil.

Entrancing “Monstertainment” returns:

• Unleashed - This spellbinding Showcase Theater production features incredible acrobatics, illusion and dance

• Dead Man’s Party - Celebrate 25 years and learn the tales behind the revelers at Dr. Frights explosive and iconic song-and-dance bash.

• Blade Drummers - Get fired up as you rock out with demonic bladesmiths.

• Freak Show - Dare to watch a freak at play as wild, wacky and macabre exploits take the stage.

Fright Fest Extreme will operate most Thursday-Sunday evenings beginning Friday, September 13 through November 3. Guests can enhance their fright by upgrading to an ‘RIP’ tour which provides guests with a personal ‘gore’ guide and express access to all haunted attractions. For event hours and to purchase tickets and tours visit sixflags.com/greatadventure This event is not recommended for children under 13 and those who scare easily. Guests who are looking for less trick and more

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treat can enjoy the Wild Safari select days this fall on the Safari Off Road Adventure, home to over 1,200 animals from across the globe. Six Flags Great Adventure is also open select days and features more fall events including Oktoberfest and Kids Boo Fest.

During Oktoberfest, weekends September 7 through November 3, guests will experience German culture through entertainment, food and beverage. Enjoy a variety of German favorites like potato pancakes, bratwurst and beer. The whole family can take in fall ambiance with German flare including folk singers and more.

Guests will also be immersed in seasonal

festivities during Kids Boo Fest, weekends September 14 through November 3. The littlest ghouls and ghosts can trick-or-treat and enjoy a variety of family fun in Cornstalk National Park. Kids Boo Fest offers activities and entertainment the whole family can enjoy.

Guests can purchase daytime only or day/ night combo tickets to experience thrills by day and fright by night at sixflags.com/greatadventure/store/tickets. For those seeking the ultimate in thrills and chills, purchase a 2025 Prestige Pass to enjoy all of Six Flags Great Adventure Resort including unlimited entry into all haunted attractions during Fright Fest Extreme in 2024. Visit sixflags.com/greatadventure now through Labor Day and take advantage of Six Flags’ Biggest Sale of the Year including discounts on 2025 Season Passes and more.

Officials Ask: What Roads Are Most Dangerous?

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN

COUNTY

– Members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners are looking for your help in improving traffic safety.

The Local Safety Action Plan will identify and prioritize transportation safety enhancements in an effort to reduce serious accidents.

The fi rst step of the action plan is encouraging residents to participate in a survey and web mapping activity at Ocean.SafetyPlansNJ.com.

Ocean County Commissioner John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Engineering and is a North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Board Member remarked, “Ocean County places the highest importance on the safety of its roadways and transit users. Creating a Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP) is a vital step to make sure we continue to prioritize safety across all forms of transportation.

“Creating a Local Safety Action Plan will boost safety for Ocean County residents traveling throughout the area and provide us with future opportunities to obtain funding for safety upgrades. We are eager to collaborate with local stakeholders and transportation users to promote safer transportation across Ocean County,”

Kelly added.

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority is funding the federally authorized metropolitan planning organization for 13 counties in northern and central New Jersey.

Over 59% of all fatal and serious injury crashes in the county occur on local roadways. The Federal Highway Administration has identified local safety action plans as an effective strategy to lessen these crashes.

Ocean County residents will have several ways to provide feedback to help guide the creation of this plan, including the online survey and in-person events.

“Ocean County’s population continues to grow exponentially putting more motorists and pedestrians on our roads. Our population also more than doubles during the summer tourism season adding tremendously to the number of vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists using the roads,” Kelly added.

According to the NJTPA, creating LSAPs can aid counties and towns access new funding opportunities to implement safety plans, including federal programs such as the $5 billion Safe Streets and Roads for All Program.

To learn more about the Local Safety Action Plan and the current status about ways to contribute to the plan, visit Ocean. SafetyPlansNJ.com

Rockefeller Center Bus Trip

BRICK – The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee will be hosting a bus trip to Rockefeller Center in New York City on December 8.

The bus departs from the Barnegat Municipal Complex at 9:15 a.m. and the Brick Plaza (Cedar Bridge Road entrance) area of Burlington Coat Factory at 10 a.m. The bus will return at about 8 p.m. in Brick and 8:30

p.m. in Barnegat.

Cost is $40 per person and includes bus ride, free time in New York City for viewing the Christmas Tree, shopping and sightseeing, and refreshments on the bus. Full payment by November 28 is necessary to reserve a seat.

For further information or to make reservations, contact: Michael at 732-477-6507.

Identifying Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

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

Nursing Home Abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle-abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly -- some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin. The first step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The first sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed, or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level.

Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent. Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars, or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if

there is anything suspicious about the injury, the problem should be addressed immediately. Suspicious signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause. Even more obvious signs are bedsores which are a common signs of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected it is important to notify the authorities and contact a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to discuss your legal rights.

Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

Ocean County Business Expo

LACEY – Ocean County Business Expo, brought to you by Central Ocean Business Association (COBA), will be on November 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lacey Township Community Center, 15 E Lacey Road, Forked River.

The Ocean County Health Department will have a free clinic for Flu and COVID vaccines!

For more information, call Lousia Kasper at 732-995-3681 or Denise Thatcher at 609384-4619.

He continued saying, “as we were cutting staff, we were really restricting ourselves with being functional and by that, I mean we were sharing staff between the high school, the middle school and the elementary school.”

The school even utilized an online math teacher for classes. “We had a very diffi cult time fi nding a certifi ed math instructor. There are a couple of storms emerging in New Jersey in educationone of them is obviously funding and another is a teacher shortage. That vortex is defi nitely causing some challenges for us,” the superintendent added.

He noted that the virtual math teacher was not a funding issue it was “a teacher scarcity issue. It was hard to fi nd (teachers) with those certificates. We found one and put into place in February and that teacher will be back with us this year.”

Ytreboe told The Jackson Times that the school district can not cut any more staff. “We are at that point where if we reduce staff we can’t function. This year we did it out of attrition. We had some retirements. We reduced an administrator, we reduced a secretary, an elementary school

teacher, a high school teacher, five or six staff members including two cafeteria aides. We tried to reduce more but that is as far as we could go because we need in the middle school and high school four subject teachers just to run a schedule.”

“In the elementary school we need three grade level teachers just so we can have under 30 students in each class. If we reduce that then we are in the 40s,” he said. “We had to share with the state that cutting is no longer an option.”

Ytreboe said he believes “the Department of Education is trying to work through this challenge but there really are no solutions for us because we’ve done everything we can. I’ve talked to Nicole (Pormilli, superintendent of the Jackson School District) and we’ve commiserated with these challenges but we truly believe that we have done everything that we can do on our level.”

In recent discussions during a Township Committee meeting, members of that body and residents who have spoken at those sessions have expressed support toward the idea of allowing the school district to rezone a property across the street from the Main Street elementary school that the district owns allowing for a higher price to sell it and to supplement its revenue losses.

“I believe that property was bought by the school district in 1959. We are looking to get out of our fi scal crisis and we are looking at what other districts have done and just reading the news I knew that two years ago Toms River was able to balance their budget off a land sale that was based off the township buying that land keeping it as open space,” Ytreboe said.

That is what he hopes will be the outcome for Plumsted’s school district with Ocean County possibly being the buyer and preserving the property that would allow for its continued use by the students of the school system.

“Jackson also had a land sale. We were collectively talking about what assets we have here and what we have here is land. I love all our fields but we are desperate and as superintendent it is part of my job to build a bridge with our township and with all the stakeholders. We have a liaison committee and one of the topics was how can we get ourselves out of this budget crisis. It was brought up that there was interest in land,” he added.

The township did show some interest though nothing was passed by the Township Committee. The school district appraised the land.

Ytreboe said, “our shortfall at the time was close to $2 million and we also have

a shortfall next year of an additional $2 million. We were able to lower it to $1.3 million this year - so $3.3 million (is the total). So the closer I can get to that number the better off the school district is.”

Early conversations had the township being interested in buying the land from the school district, according to Ytreboe. He said the appraisal came in and it was “lower than the number we needed. It is adjacent to the downtown, town center then it was suggested we get it rezoned to C-4 and the appraisal number would go up to a better number.”

In May, Yretobe wrote to the Township Committee requesting they support the idea of rezoning the property and was told in June that this could be considered spot zoning according to what the township attorney said. “Unfortunately, spot zoning is not something that is legal,” the superintendent remarked.

“That is when I think they were trying to bring adjacent lots into the redevelopment plan so it wouldn’t be spot zoning,” Ytreboe added. “I have met with some Committeemen who have suggested the Ocean County Land Trust so we are looking at getting that application out and so we will do that in September, written up and presented to the Board (of Education) to review and then send out to the County.”

WALL – This fall, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will host its annual Energy Assistance Days. These in-person events will be held throughout Monmouth, Ocean and Morris Counties and provide hands-on assistance to help customers with the application process for available grants to help pay their energy bills. Customers behind on their energy bills may also be eligible for assistance and to schedule payment arrangements to help bring their accounts current.

“Energy Assistance Days are designed to get customers the help they need. With a wide range of programs, assistance is available for households of various income levels. In fact, a family of four with a household income of $140,000 could qualify,” said Maria Delaplain, manager of Energy Assistance at New Jersey Natural Gas. “This year, New Jersey Natural Gas added more locations to make it even more convenient for customers to attend.”

Representatives from NJNG’s bilingual energy assistance team, as well as state-designated agencies will be on-hand to answer customers’ questions and provide detailed information about programs, including:

Around The Jersey shore

Program To Reduce Gas Bills

• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

• Universal Service Fund (USF) and the New Jersey Fresh Start Program

• N.J. Board of Public Utilities Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (NJBPU PAGE)

• New Jersey SHARES

• NJNG’s Gift of Warmth

Assistance also will be available to help customers complete the energy assistance application. To expedite this process, customers should bring:

• Social Security cards.

• Government-issued ID for applicant.

• Proof of income for all household members over the age of 18.

• Deed or rental lease.

• Recent natural gas and electricity bills.

Income-eligible customers may also qualify for no-cost weatherization programs from New Jersey Comfort Partners or NJNG to help them save energy and lower their energy bills.

For more information, visit njng.com/energyassistance or contact 800-221-0051 and say “energy assistance” at the prompt.

NJNG’s 2024 Energy Assistance Days

Monmouth County:

Freehold – September 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at YMCA, 470 East Freehold Road

Union Beach – September 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Municipal Building, 650 Poole Avenue

Neptune – October 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Neptune Senior Center, 1607 Corlies Avenue

Long Branch – October 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saint James’ Episcopal Church, 300 Broadway

Belmar – October 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 410 9th Avenue

Howell – October 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9 North

Asbury Park – October 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 605 Asbury Avenue

Keansburg – October 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Keansburg Fire Company #1, 13 Manning Place

Ocean County: Long Beach Island – September 17 from

10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Saint Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Boulevard

Jackson – September 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jackson Township Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Boulevard

Brick – September 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road

Toms River – September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road

Bayville – October 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saint Barnabas Church – Fr. Brennan Hall 33 Woodland Road

Little Egg Harbor – October 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 West Cala Breeze Way

Barnegat – October 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ocean Township Community Center, 239 11th Street

Toms River – October 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at JBJ Soul Kitchen, 1769 Hooper Avenue

Bayville – October 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Berkeley Township Recreation Center, 630 Atlantic Boulevard

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More Officials Call For Investigation Into Electric Rate Hikes

TOMS RIVER – Calling recent Atlantic City Electric rate increases “outrageous,” the Ocean County Board of Commissioners is calling on the state Board of Public Utilities to immediately investigate the skyrocketing bills arriving in customers’ mailboxes

“These rate hikes are forcing people to choose between paying their electric bill or buying food,” said Gary Quinn, Deputy Director of the Board of Commissioners.

“We’ve already seen cases where some of our residents’ rates have jumped by 200 percent or more.”

Quinn, who is also Chairman of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, said the portion of Ocean County’s

200,000 senior citizens who live in Atlantic City Electric’s coverage area have been especially hard hit by the increases.

“Our seniors are living on fixed incomes and are facing higher costs for food, gasoline and medicine. This utility is placing an unconscionable burden on our most vulnerable residents,” Quinn said.

Ronald Heinzman, Director of the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs, said his office has already received numerous complaints from Atlantic City Electric customers.

“We had one resident’s bill jump more than 200 percent since June,” Heinzman said. “That is a ludicrous increase.”

Heinzman, who also heads the Ocean

ber 26.

TOMS RIVER – Senior citizens are often targets for fraud, but they need not be victims. If the prospect raises concern for you or for a loved one, learn how to repel it at five Ocean County Library branches between September 26 and October 18. • Toms River Branch – 101 Washington Street, 732-349-6200, 11 a.m. Septem -

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County Energy Council, said he personally reached out to the Atlantic City Electric president’s office to discuss the issue, but received no response.

“This utility needs to be transparent and responsive to their customers,” Heinzman said.

According to published reports, the utility blamed the higher consumer bills on recent rate increases of 13 percent and 5 percent. They said the summer heat and increased demand also contributed to the rising costs.

“Those rate increases don’t come anywhere close to 200 percent, “Quinn said.

“As for the heat, it gets hot in the summer, that’s nothing new. We have had heat

Learn Elder Fraud Prevention

• Manchester Branch – 21 Colonial Drive

732-657-7600, 1 p.m. September 30.

• Point Pleasant Borough Branch – 834 Beaver Dam Road, 732-295-1555, 11 a.m.

October 3

• Lacey Branch – 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River, 609-693-8566, 10:30 a.m.

October 4

• Brick Branch – 301 Chambers Bridge Road, 732-477-4513, 11 a.m. October 18

Join FBI Special Agent Dean DiPietro for an engaging discussion designed to empower seniors, their families and their caregivers. The talk will cover the many forms of elder

County Health Department Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Sites for 2024

Tuesday, Oct.8th Fawn Lakes Community Center 10AM-12PM

Friday, Oct. 11th Waretown Community Center 10AM-1PM

Saturday, Oct. 12th YMCA - Toms River 10AM-1PM

Tuesday, Oct. 15th Seaside Heights Recreation Center 1PM-4PM

Wednesday, Oct. 16th Thorton Community Center 10AM-1PM

Wednesday, Oct. 16th Cassville Fire Department 3PM-6PM

Thursday, Oct. 17th Toms River Senior Center 10AM-1PM

Friday, Oct. 18th Ocean County Fire & EMS Academy 10AM-1PM

Friday, Oct. 18th Plumsted Health Fair 11AM-1PM

Saturday, Oct. 19th South Toms River Recreation Center 10AM-1PM

Monday, Oct. 21st Stockton University at Manahawkin 11AM-4PM

Tuesday, Oct. 22nd Manchester Library 10AM-1PM

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd Holiday City South Club House 10AM-1PM

Thursday, Oct. 24th Island Heights Municipal Bldg 10AM-1PM

Friday, Oct. 25th Toms River Library 1PM-4PM

Tuesday, Oct. 29th Holiday Heights Club House 10AM-1PM

Friday, Nov. 1st Bay Avenue Recreation Center 10AM-1PM

waves before but our residents have never seen their utility bills spiral out of control the way they have this year.”

Quinn called on the state BPU to investigate the matter.

“The BPU needs to be responsive to our residents. They need to ask hard questions and demand explanations for these absurd costs,” Quinn said.

The Commissioners join Rep. Jeff Van Drew, whose 2nd Congressional District includes much of Atlantic City Electric’s coverage region, in demanding that the BPU take action.

“The utility needs be held accountable,” Quinn said. “They won’t answer our questions. It’s time for the state to take action.”

fraud, common scams and schemes, effective protection measures and how to report it to law enforcement authorities.

Register at tinyurl.com/OclElder for this free program at the OCL branch of your choice. For more information, stop any participating branch, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Wednesday, Nov. 6th Lacey Community Center 10AM-1PM

Friday, Nov. 8th Brick Senior Center 10AM-1PM

Tuesday, Nov. 12th Silver Ridge Park East Clubhouse 10AM-1PM

Tuesday, Nov. 12th Ocean County Connection (OC Mall) 10AM-1PM

Wednesday, Nov. 13th Pt. Pleasant Beach Fire House 10AM-1PM

Thursday, Nov. 14th Beachwood Community Center 10AM-1PM

Saturday, Nov. 16th Ocean County Fire & EMS Academy 10AM-1PM

Tuesday, Nov. 19th Lakehurst Community Center 1PM-4PM

Wednesday, Nov. 20th Thorton Community Center 3PM-6PM

Thursday, Nov. 21st Bayville Elks 1PM-4PM

Tuesday, Dec. 3rd Plumsted Library 1PM-4PM Wednesday, Dec. 4th Seaside Heights Recreation Center 1PM-4PM Thursday, Dec. 5th St. Mary’s by the Sea Episcopal Church 3PM-6PM Friday, Dec. 6th Brick Library 10AM-1PM

Tuesday, Dec. 10th Bay Avenue Recreation Center 10AM-1PM

Thursday, Dec. 12th South Toms River Recreation Center 3PM-6PM

Friday, Dec. 13th County Connection (OC Mall) 3PM-6PM Tuesday, Dec. 17th Lacey Library 3PM-6PM

Monday, Nov. 4th Manchester Twp. EMS Annex 10AM-1PM DATE LOCATION HOURS

STAY INFORMED WITH IMPORTANT NOTICES ABOUT OCEAN COUNTY AND OUR UPCOMING FLU AND COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS!

Flu, COVID and Pneumonia vaccinations available at Ocean County College, drive-thru location,Toms River, every Monday, 12pm – 6pm, October 7th, 2024-December 16, 2024. Flu and Covid vaccines will be provided with NO out-of-pocket costs, with insurance documentation. Individuals who do not have

NJ American Water Granted Increased Rates

CAMDEN – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) today approved a settlement between New Jersey American Water and the N.J. Division of Rate Counsel and BPU Staff for new water and wastewater rates for New Jersey American Water. The approved rates represent a total annualized revenue increase of approxi-

mately $79.5 million.

The company’s rate request was fi led on January 19, 2024, and was primarily driven by more than $1.3 billion in infrastructure investment in treatment system and distribution upgrades since its last rate fi ling.

“We are committed to making appropriate investments to continue to provide

safe, reliable services, while maximizing efficiencies to balance the impact to customers,” said Mark McDonough, President, New Jersey American Water. “Our effective capital planning helps keep water and wastewater services compliant with state and federal regulations, reliable amidst the challenges of climate and other

impacts, and affordable for the 2.9 million people we serve.”

The new rates will become effective September 15, 2024. With the approved rate increase, the average bill for most water customers with a 5/8” meter using 5,642 gallons per month will increase approximately $5.33 per month. The bill for an average wastewater customer will increase approximately $5.68 per month, depending on the service area. Even with the new rates, the cost of high-quality, reliable, water and wastewater service will remain among the lowest household utility bills.

The company’s proposed Universal Affordability Tariff was also approved as part of this rate fi ling and will be incorporated into the company’s H2O Help to Others assistance program. Underscoring the company’s commitment to affordability, this new tariff will provide discounts on both the monthly fi xed service charge and the monthly usage charge for income-eligible customers. More information about this and other assistance programs can be found at newjerseyamwater.com under Customer Service & Billing, Bill Paying Assistance.

Customers will receive information about the new rates in their next New Jersey American Water bill. Information will also be available on the company’s website at newjerseyamwater.com under Customer Service & Billing, Your Water and Wastewater Rates, or by calling 800-272-1325, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Study For U.S. Citizenship At The Lakewood Library

LAKEWOOD– People who have emigrated to the United States and wish to become citizens may be eligible for free classes at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, designed to help in passing their naturalization tests. Registration will begin August 1 for classes that will commence September 19 and continue each Thursday through November 7. Classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.

To be eligible for the classes, registrants must be qualified immigrants at least 18 years of age. Attendance at all sessions is required. Class size is limited. For more information or to register for this free series, visit the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, call 732363-1435, extension 2100. The Branch is open 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Keep up with Library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.

American Angler Classic And Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournaments

SEASIDE PARK – The American Angler Classic is on October 6 in Seaside Park starting at 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

An Individual angler type of surf fishing tournament (but can fish with buddies and friends) with great prizes, fun and relaxed rules plus 4x4 access. This is our 6th year of running this public

fishing tournament and it’s only getting bigger and better!

The American Angler Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament is on October 19 on Long Beach Island from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a team (up to six max on the team) or individuals type of tournament governed by ASAC rules. This

tournament has awesome team and single prizes. Free 4x4 access and we even feed you for free! Plus some really cool raffles and a guest speaker of huge popularity. An example of the First place team prize is six $600 gift certificates to Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA that is a $3,600 value! Plus thousands of dollars

in other retail prizes. Yeti coolers, multiple reel manufactures and much more! So, get ready to cast away your worries, and reel in some fun by going to our webpage; American Angler (americananglerus.com) and registering for one or both of our upcoming tournaments for your chance at some great prizes!

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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 op-

Try Your Luck At “Celebrate

The Arc”

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TOMS RIVER – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is hosting a new fundraiser, “Celebrate The Arc” Casino Night will take place on October 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Atlantis Ballroom at the Days Hotel by Wyndham in Toms River.

This swanky cocktail reception, to include passed hors d’oeuvres and dinner, will feature games like black jack, roulette, poker, and craps for your chance to gamble thousands in play money and win raffle tickets for the premiere Gift Auction with more than 50 prizes valued over $75.

Tickets are on sale now at arcocean.org. Your $100 ticket includes a cocktail reception menu and $1,000 in play money to start the night. A cash bar will be available. For parties of 10, a table can be reserved for $850. Reserve your tickets online or call 732-363-3335. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses starting at $125, up to $5,000. Receive marketing benefits, invite clients and employees to attend, and show your support.

To donate, please mail your gift to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 393 Mantoloking Road, Brick, NJ 08723 Attn: Casino Night or visit arcocean.org. Your donation is tax-deductible.

Proceeds from the Casino Night will benefit 1,000 individuals with disabilities and families enrolled in The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and support services. For more information, email development@ arcocean.org or call 732-978-1414 x204.

portunity 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 peer-to-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 first come first serve basis, but will depend on a school’s responses to the application questions.

The sky over the Jersey Shore never fails to disappoint. Recently, Rick MacLean took this gorgeous photo at Johnson’s Pit in his hometown of Beachwood. His wife Jennifer sent this to us and they recently enjoyed a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game courtesy of Jersey Shore Online. Although the season has ended, you can still win fabulous prizes from us – send your pix in for this space – photos@jerseyshoreonline. com and you may be hearing from us!

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Embrace rising above petty jealousy and occasional misunderstandings. While you might feel inclined to play the peacemaker, trying to exert your charm to settle a feud could lead to emotional strain or worsen the situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A burst of creative inspiration could lead you to embark on a successful new journey. However, today’s circumstances might challenge you to be patient. Consider waiting for more opportune conditions to move forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Ambition might drive you, but it may be wise to find a balance between personal freedom and intimacy. Engaging in gossip or expressing your views in public could be counterproductive, consider remaining discreet as the week begins.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might need to read between the lines. While good communication might be crucial, honing your listening skills could help you navigate conflicting situations better. Stay objective when dealing with minor tensions and challenges.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : A positive trend may be on its way. Exercising patience could help bring both monetary and spiritual rewards. You may consider accepting whatever comes with open arms because later in the week you might be able to capitalize on it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It might feel like the world is against you at times, but it’s just an illusion in the landscape of your thoughts. You may stay impartial if you find yourself pulled into a conflict. Together with a loved one, you can build a peaceful haven.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Love and affection might be in the air, but a persistent feeling that something has been missing could disrupt your inner peace. Your true strength lies more in being dependable and precise, rather than taking advantage of unearned trust.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Letting your imagination soar could lift your spirits. However, this may not be a great day to explore your ability to trust and commit to a person, a task, or an ideal. Later in the week you might feel lead to pull the trigger on a new project.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

You may feel all set to jump back into action but be cautious of unexpected events that could lead to misunderstandings. It might be wise to look for new ways of keeping your money safe and secure for now, until the cosmic dust settles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Shifts in plans may yield positive results. Position yourself well, as unexpected things could come your way. Someone might push for information, but it may be better to wait until late in the week to take inspired action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Go with the flow as the week begins, as plans may shift, and schedules might get disrupted. Consider focusing on your current tasks and hold off on starting any new projects until later in the week when success could perhaps be more likely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) : Stay poised like a ballerina. You aspire to achieve inner peace and serenity, yet you may confront conflict head on. Being sympathetic and understanding could be your superpower. Remain alert and adapt to the constant shifting rhythms.

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