Fall Fun Found At Jackson Day
Several children enjoy a “fun slide” during Jackson Day. This attraction was one of numerous attractions that children enjoyed at the event.
By Bob Vosseller
JACKSON – Jackson Day returned with a variety of activities, food and more including the attraction of the day, a drone show. The weather was picture perfect and drew perhaps the largest crowd ever in the event’s history.
Jackson Day was once again held in Johnson Park and it ran from noon to 8 p.m. Planners of it were relieved that they didn’t need to postpone it to its backup
rain date of September 22. The park was filled with numerous food trucks, a stage that featured musical entertainment like Williams Boy, a motorcycle stunt show, basketball shoot-out and corn hole tournaments and merchandise.
There were also karate demonstrations and many children’s rides. Tables run by organizations and vendors drew a good crowd. A craft and flea market was held on site. The Volunteer Auxiliary
Assemblyman Resigns From Town Job
By Bob Vosseller
PLUMSTED – Township Committee members accepted the resignation of Business Administrator Greg Myhre during their last meeting.
Myhre was appointed as full-time business administrator earlier this year. He replaced part time business administrator Jennifer Witham who also serves as township clerk.
He previously served as the mayor of
Stafford. He won a 9 th District Assembly seat in the November 2023 election. District 9 covers 19 municipalities in Ocean County, including Barnegat, Beachwood, Berkeley, Lacey, Little Egg Harbor, Manchester, Ocean Gate, Stafford, and Tuckerton. His duties in Plumsted also included overseeing the public works department.
His departure from this position was (Resigns - See Page 14)
for Animal Shelters was supporting pet adoption efforts. Members of Boy Scout and Cut Scout Troop 204 were also promoting their groups.
Business Administrator Terence Wall welcomed everyone to the event. “We have a fantastic program for you. We have a fantastic presentation of the flag by the Air Force junior ROTC and the Jackson
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Parking, Other Rules To Change
By Bob Vosseller
– The Township Council introduced four ordinances during their most recent council meeting.
Those ordinances involved amending the township code to prohibit parking on a portion of Brewers Bridge Road, penalties for violations for trespassing on public property and amending a prior ordinance to delete permit parking for any Ocean County roadway.
Ordinance 28-24 seeks to modify the township code to reduce the number of points for the calendar year of 2020 to qualify for the length of the service awards program due to the COVID-19 pandemic public health emergency.
There were no ordinances on second reading during this meeting but each of those ordinances introduced will have a public hearing on September 24.
Not Invited
Councilman Steven Chisholm recently noted after reading The Jackson Times that he had missed a council meeting held on August 15. “I did not get a call, text or invite to join in and call. I could have done so. That is a little disappointing. I am technically on the council, whether I chose to run again, until January.
“I am still a voting member and should have been called at least to have had my opinion heard,” the councilman added. “I am still representing you until January. So, with that, I will tell all of you, take this election in November or any election seriously, folks. These people are not messing around.”
Chisholm, a Republican, is known for expressing strong criticism toward Democrat leaders in Trenton and in Washington D.C. during council comment periods. The entire governing body is Republican, but there has been a rift, and Chisholm was not endorsed to run for re-election by the Jackson GOP.
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Animal Advocates Want More TNVR Programs
By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY
– There are so many benefits to a trap, neuter, vaccinate and release program that animal advocates want to see the entire region blanketed with them.
The idea is that volunteers trap outside cats. The animals are taken to a vet where they are spayed or neutered, and then vaccinated against common diseases. If the animal is friendly to humans, it can
be put up for adoption. However, if it has been feral for too long, it will be released back into the wild – healthy and without the ability to make any more kittens.
Brian Hackett, the director of government and community relations for the Associated Humane Societies (AHS), said that in New Jersey, it’s vital for the public and elected officials to allow TNVR programs to humanely reduce the stray cat
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Photo by Bob Vosseller
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Memorial Band is going to have a rendition of the National Anthem that you have never heard before. It is always important that we are here for our military.”
“In 1844 Jackson was incorporated. We have so much action going on for you today and thank you so much for being here,” Wall added. He thanked the planning committee, Recreation Department, Department of Public Works, Police Department, Fire Departments, EMS, sponsors “and a huge shout out to Jackson’s military thank you for your service.”
“The weather is perfect,” said Raymond Cattonar of the event planning committee. “It was a lot of work but I enjoy it. We had eight to 10 members on the committee this year.”
He opened a cage of doves provided by Jersey Shore Doves. The doves flew off but not too far as they soared into a cage based at the business’s vendor table on site.
“They also come back to my house in Toms River,” Jersey Shore Doves Founder/ CEO Sarah Shrekgast said. “They’ve gone to Philly and Broadway, they’ve been in commercials, birthdays, military appreciation days, they do everything.”
There was also a REMAX hot air balloon present and a petting zoo. Jackson
Ocean
fi refighters once again put on a demonstration concerning fi re prevention and noted some statistics about increases of fi res in households and ways this can be avoided.
Mayor Michael Reina couldn’t have been happier about the turnout. He told The Jackson Times, “We usually have fi reworks but this year we have drones. I can’t say how proud I am of everybody and the Jackson residents. The look on their faces is worth it right there.”
While the mayor noted that the event was not political in nature, there were some reminders that November is offering up a presidential election and that seven candidates were seeking three township council seats.
Each of the seven candidates were present at a promotional table where residents could meet them, talk, pick up literature and show off their campaign T-shirts.
It could also be said that presidential candidate visits were made given that the Jackson GOP hosted Donald Trump impersonator Bob DiBuono and the Jackson Democrats had a cardboard stand up of Vice President Kamala Harris at their table.
There was also a separate Team Trump table not affi liated with any political organization where you could buy all manner of Trump paraphernalia.
Jackson GOP President Mordechai Burnstein noted at the Jackson GOP booth that
Jackson was the “Trumpiest town in New Jersey.” Republican gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Bill Spadea also stopped by during the day.
There was also a table operated by members of Convention of States Action (COS) a non-partisan organization collecting signatures for a petition calling for a Convention of States to propose constitutional amendments to limit federal spending, debt and establishing term limits for certain federal offices.
The fi nal event was the evening drone show.
Cottonar said “Amazing Drones is doing
this. They go all over the country. I went to see one of their shows as part of this. Jackson High School JTV developed a soundtrack for their program. It was an amazing effort for our high schoolers.” JTV had their own drone in use to capture all those special moments. The student television production program was also responsible for creating a promotional video seen online and at Town Hall for Jackson Day using footage from last year’s event and featuring narration about this year’ highlights. Wall remarked, “This going to be one of the best Jackson Days in the history of the township.”
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Members of the Jackson Memorial High School Band perform during the opening ceremonies of Jackson day.
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Road Work And Traffic Lights
Councilman Mordechai Burnstein reported recently that road improvements on South Prospect Road should be done soon with striping work being performed. He thanked residents in the neighborhood of Hartford Village for hosting him and Council President Jennifer Kuhn and “for getting residents together and figuring out solutions. We see that we are able to get together, we are able to work out some of our safety concerns and that was tremendous to see.”
Council Vice President Scott Sargent asked for an update about the Diamond Road traffic light that was expected to be installed. Burnstein replied, “The county did update me that they were working on some of the easements and updating some of the property.
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“Animal shelters are under tremendous strain,” he said. People are adopting less because of how expensive pet care can be. On the other side of the spectrum, there are people who take in too many, becoming hoarders, which is a type of abuse. When
They did say the (traffic) light pieces were on order and they weren’t as back logged as some of the past ones were.”
Hyson and Harmony Road area will also be getting a traffic light. Council President Kuhn reported the township received a letter from Ocean County and “there will be a light there.”
Field House Project
Kuhn also noted that the Field House project had reached its fundraising goal thanks to contributions by residents and businesses in town and volunteer efforts. The project concerned repairs and restoration to the athletic facility at the Jackson Memorial High School.
Public Comments
Resident Elenor Hannum, who is a council candidate in November’s election said that while speaking with residents around the community she heard many concerns about rental properties. “Jackson Township went from maybe 400 rental homes in 2016 and
these people are caught, their animals flood the shelters, too.
As a privately-run shelter, Popcorn Park Zoo is operated by the AHS and also perform animal control services, he explained.
TNVR is a very effective tool to limit intakes and make sure that the only animals in shelters are adoptable, he said. This way, they are getting animals to the people who will care for them instead of
now we have thousands.”
She said some of the landlords in the township are “monetizing that investment. What they are doing is putting in four or five families in a house and those families have scheduled times to use the kitchen. Each family is actually renting a bedroom. It is not just one place or two places; it’s a lot.”
“This municipality has turned a blind eye and you are enabling and helping these landlords violate the law,” Hannum said. She noted that a state statute regulates how many people are allowed to live in a home “especially when it comes to a bedroom. I am asking this council to write an ordinance with severe penalties against landlords who are illegally using these rental units and actually increasing more distress on our schools.”
Reverend LaGreta B. Brown of Cherry Hill also spoke during that meeting. Since May she has served as pastor of Saint Thomas AME Church on Whitesville Road. “I wanted to stop by and give greetings and to say that I am deep-
getting cats from the wild, holding them for a little while, and euthanizing them if they are not adoptable.
The only cats taking up space and resources in shelters should either be good candidates for adoption, or injured and needing to be healthy enough to be released back into the wild, he said.
The AHS tries to work with local governments to educate them on why TNVR is a good public health initiative.
ly honored to serve this vibrant community and look forward to collaborating with local leaders like yourselves to promote unity, compassion and progress in our town.”
“As a pastor I believe in the power of community partnership and collective action to address the challenges we face and to foster a spirit of love and kindness among all residents. I am eager to learn more about the needs and aspirations of our town and how I can contribute towards its flourishing,” Rev. Brown added.
Resident Jay Such, president of the Cooksbridge Homeowners Association said that some residents had made some “makeshift parking.”
“That’s not going to be allowed anymore,” Kuhn said in reference to recent ordinances governing parking.
“That’s what I figured and I just want to let them know,” Such responded. He noted that his organization’s bylaws already prohibit commercial vehicle parking in areas of that community.
The goal is to have all towns have a process for TNVR. If one town has it, and their neighbor does not, then breeding cats are going to spread out from one town into the other, he said.
“90% of euthanized animals are cats,” Hackett said.
Toms River Animal Shelter
The Associated Humane Societies put (Animals - See Page 10)
Capitol Comments
Assemblyman Alex Sauickie
S POTLIGHT O N G OVERNMENT
Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Increasing Safety For School Bus Riders
TRENTON - Safety for school students has always been important, but it took on heightened focus when courtesy busing in Jackson was threatened this year by the execrable school funding law known as S-2. Without courtesy busing, legions of young students would have to walk to school, often along roads without sidewalks, presenting obvious dangers from traffic.
Without a doubt, students are much safer riding school buses than walking along busy roads. I remain grateful to my colleagues in Trenton for approving my budget resolution for funds allowing Jackson to maintain courtesy busing.
But some dangers still remain, and it’s every parent’s desire and goal to keep their kids safe. Over the years, increasing efforts have been made to reduce the risk to students from vehicles passing school buses. Stop signs that swing out when the bus stops to pick up or let off riders, sometimes with flashing lights on them, were introduced sometime in the 1970s. Also in that decade, flashing yellow lights were added to give approaching drivers more warning before a bus stopped to load or unload
passengers. Flashing bright white lights, also called strobe lights, were added in the 1990s. This improved the visibility of a bus, especially in darker hours or rainy or foggy conditions.
Yet, people continue to drive past school buses even when the red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended. It’s hard to believe most of those drivers don’t realize what they’re doing not only puts kids in jeopardy, but also that it’s illegal for that very reason. It appears mostly intentional.
In February of this year, an 8-year-old girl in Georgia tragically died after being struck by a car while boarding her school bus. She was crossing the road to get to the bus, which had its red lights flashing and the stop sign extended, according to ABC News.
The most recent case of a similar incident in New Jersey appears to have taken place in December of last year in Mays Landing. Police said a 15-year-old boy was struck by a car after getting off of a school bus, according to NBC 10 News Philadelphia.
He was seriously injured and was airlifted to a hospital. It’s not clear from the report whether the flashing lights and stop sign were activated at the time.
But it wasn’t these two articles that first grabbed my attention. It was a report from Florida that provided absolutely shocking numbers of drivers illegally passing school buses
that caused me to look into this issue further, and see if a Florida measure can address it effectively in our state.
The article popped up in one of my feeds, and the headline told me immediately that it’s a serious issue. “Police Send 11K Warnings To Drivers Illegally Passing School Buses,” it said.
That stunning headline led me to read further that in Miami-Dade, police said they have issued more than 11,500 school bus passing violations in the first two weeks of the current school year. What’s more, in just the first four days of the school year, 2,391 warnings were sent to drivers for passing school buses while the stop arm was down, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office.
Another article was just as alarming, if not more so. It said a 2023 survey of school bus drivers found that more than 11,200 illegal passings were observed in a single day across the state. At that rate, there would be more than two million illegal passings every school year in Florida alone, according to the article.
But that state has taken action. Last year, Florida enacted a law that allows school districts to contract with companies to install cameras on school buses to help enforce the no-passing law. It says the camera must be able to provide a video recording and two or more photos documenting violations.
The law also prohibits the contractors from getting paid based on the numbers of violations found, according to radio station WUWF.
Participating school districts must run a 30-day
public awareness campaign about the cameras, and place high-visibility reflective signs on buses that include the phrase “CAMERA ENFORCED.”
The number of states with similar laws is growing, and now stands at 25 or more, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, with Florida and Tennessee being the most recent. I’m seriously looking into whether our state should also use modern camera technology to help enforce the no-passing law and improve safety for school kids.
Ten years ago, New Jersey ended a pilot program testing the use of cameras to enforce the law against running red lights. Active in only a few cities, the program became somewhat unpopular as people saw it as largely a way for the cities and vendors to make money off of drivers, rather than to improve safety. It seems to me that the Florida law’s awareness campaign, bright warning signs, and ban on vendor payments based on the number of violations are good ways to be fair to drivers and improve safety for young students at the same time.
Passing is for legislation to keep kids safe, not for impatient drivers nearing school buses and young pedestrians.
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.
Overdose Antidote Naloxone Available To All School Districts
TRENTON – Department of Human
Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman and Department of Education Acting Commissioner Kevin Dehmer announced that all New Jersey school districts can now obtain naloxone at no cost through Human Service’s Naloxone DIRECT program. This announcement coincides with First Lady Tammy Murphy’s visit to Bayside High School in Virginia to participate in a bipartisan discussion on fentanyl awareness with First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin. During the visit, the First Ladies participated in an opioid overdose and naloxone education course and attended roundtable discussions with students, staff and parents.
“Every community in our state has felt the impact of the opioid epidemic. That is why we have prioritized a whole-of-government approach to put lifesaving tools and resources in reach for all New Jerseyans. From harm reduction to education
initiatives, we are taking action to put an end to this public health crisis so that we can create a healthier New Jersey for generations to come,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “We know that preparation is key and that having naloxone readily available can mean the difference between life and death. If providing our schools with this safe, fast-acting overdose reversal medication saves just one life, it will have been worth it. I thank Commissioner Adelman and Acting Commissioner Dehmer for their leadership on this important issue.”
“Addiction doesn’t discriminate and the heartbreaking reality is overdoses can happen in any setting. By supplying naloxone to schools, we are giving a second chance to those suffering from addiction who visit, work, or learn in a New Jersey school,” said Commissioner Adelman. “We thank the Department of Education for their partnership in this important initiative. By working together, we will continue to save
lives of those impacted by the opioid crisis. We urge all school districts to contact their County Office of Education to obtain life-saving naloxone at no cost.”
“The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and visitors are our highest priorities,” said Kathy Ehling, Assistant Commissioner of Educational Services for the New Jersey Department of Education.
“By providing naloxone to schools across New Jersey, we are equipping our school communities with a life-saving tool.”
In order to obtain naloxone, school districts must place orders through their respective county office. Naloxone will be ordered by the case, and each case contains 12 nasal sprays, or 24 total doses. Each county office will then submit an order for naloxone kits for all the districts within their county through the Naloxone DIRECT portal. The naloxone cases are then delivered to the county offices, which then distribute the orders to school
districts. If a school district has a question about ordering naloxone kits or would like to place an order, they should contact their county office of education.
In August 2018, Governor Murphy enacted the requirement that each district board of education, board of trustees of a charter school, and chief school administrator of a nonpublic school serving any of the grades nine through 12, must develop and adopt policies and procedures to maintain and administer an opioid antidote to any student, school personnel, or other person believed to be experiencing an opioid overdose during regular school hours or during on-site school-sponsored events. Students will not have direct access to naloxone. Certified school nurses have the primary responsibility for the emergency administration of naloxone. In the event a nurse is not present, school employees designated and trained by the school district will (Government - See Page 11)
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Jim Andrews Appointed As President And CEO Of Deborah Heart And Lung Center
BROWNS MILLS – Deborah Heart and Lung Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Andrews, MHL, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 9, 2024. Andrews brings over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, with a proven track record of driving strategic growth, enhancing patient care, and fostering innovation.
Andrews succeeds Joseph Chirichella, who led Deborah Heart and Lung Center with distinction for many years. Mr. Chirichella will assume the role of President Emeritus.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jim to the Deborah family,” said Barbara George Johnson, Chair, Board of Trustees at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. “Jim is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of healthcare and a commitment to patient-centered care. We are confident that under his leadership, Deborah will continue to build on its legacy of excellence.”
Andrews joins Deborah from RWJBarnabas Health, where he served as Senior Vice President for Heart & Vascular and
Neuroscience Service Lines. His leadership has been marked by achievements in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and service line integration.
“I am honored and excited to join Deborah Heart and Lung Center as its next President and CEO,” said Andrews. “Deborah has a storied history of excellence in cardiovascular and pulmonary care, and I am committed to leading this incredible institution into its next chapter of growth and innovation. I look forward to working with the talented team at Deborah to continue delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.”
Andrews holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership from Brown University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Information Systems from Babson College. His expertise and contributions to the healthcare industry have earned him recognition, including election to the Vizient® Cardiovascular Service Line Strategic Network and appointments to several industry boards.
Photo courtesy Deborah Heart and Lung Center
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Volunteers Have Cats Available For Adoption
JACKSON – Calling All Cats is a cat rescue group made up of volunteers, some of whom work at a spay and neuter clinic. People would drop off unwanted cats. As a group, they save the babies that are left alone, the countless mothers that have had numerous litters and those that are losing or have lost their home.
Introducing the extremely friendly Mikey! He loves to be held, purrs when you pet him and gets along with other cats and kittens. He’s also living with a big dog. Mikey is about 2-months-old and will be ready for
Photo courtesy Calling All Cats
a forever family in about a month. Send in your application for this sweetheart!
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 fi nd 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.
Jackson Friends Psychic Fair
JACKSON – The Jackson Friends of the Library is hosting a Psychic Fair on October 10 from 4 to 8:15 p.m. Join in the Meeting Room this October for another mystical Psychic Fair. The cost is $30 (cash only) for a 15-minute session with one of the three psychics. Register with a friend for even more fun! Registration is required: Call Rochelle at 267 908-5271.
Choose from these practitioners: Kirsten Askins fi rst learned Tarot at Charmed in Company in Waretown. She continues to study the language of the Tarot as a lifelong passion. She is also an Astrologer, Aromatherapist, yoga teacher, and owner of Hanu Yoga Studio in Barnegat. Kasandra Chasmar was born with the veil of a psychic. She has over 60 years of
professional reading experience in Tarot, Palm, and Crystals. Kasandra offers a lifetime of knowledge and experience. She guides people through readings and workshops at her shop, Charmed in Company, Waretown. She has been a columnist and radio personality and has had numerous articles written about her in over nine NJ publications. Bella uses her psychic expertise through the use of Mile. Le Normand’s Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Cards. It is one of the oldest oracle decks, dating back to 1903. Most of the current Oracle cards are based on this deck. Bella has utilized her innate intuition in reading and interpreting the cards for several years.
Programs at the Jackson Branch for entertainment purposes only
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ASK THE REALTORS
Dear Readers,
We hope you all had an enjoyable summer. So how’s the market, you want to know? Well, interest rates have gone down significantly over the summer and are now at their lowest level since early 2023. The big question is how this will impact the housing market. It will definitely enable more buyers to afford homes. However right now the inventory is so tight that there simply aren’t enough homes available for qualified buyers to buy. What we as realtors are hoping is that people who have been reluctant to sell their homes until now, out of fear that they would not be able to get a good mortgage rate on their next purchase, will now reconsider and explore their options. In the meantime homes are continuing to sell quickly and at high prices. Time will tell how things will play out as we enter the fall season. Until next time,
Miriam and Avigail
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Murder Mystery Dinner Show
JACKSON – Jackson Police Explorers present: Murder Myster Dinner Show on October 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Jackson Mills Firehouse, 465 N. County Line Road, Jackson. Join for a thrilling night of mystery and intrigue as you work with the Jackson Police Explorers to solve a murder case!
Cost is $60 per ticket. Includes buffet style Italian dinner. For tickets visit eventbrite. com/e/jackson-police-explorers-murder-mystery-night-tickets-914822628107.
The Police Explorer Post is a group of high school youth who meet weekly to learn about law enforcement, community and team work. They assist in all Jackson Township Community Events and really are a great group of kids within our township.
This year’s annual fundraiser is a murder mystery dinner show featuring an all you can eat Italian dinner buffet. Soda water and dessert are included as well. The murder mystery interactive show will be put on by DOA Murder Mystery Company and is sure to keep everyone intrigued and in stitches as we laugh our way through the show to solve the mystery.
They will have door prizes, some raffle items and 50/50 to finish out the night.
This event will all the Police Explorers to attend their yearly summer camp, contribute to community events and purchase the necessities the club needs to keep doing great things. All proceeds will go directly to this nonprofit group.
Jackson PBA 24th Annual Pig Roast
JACKSON – Jackson PBA 23rd Annual
Pig Roast will be held on September 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Pine Park (Clarence Brown Picnic Area) West County Line Road, Lakewood.
All you can eat. Adults 21 and up: $40 ($45 at the door), kids/young adults 9 to 20 years old: $20 ($25 at the door), children 8 and under: free.
Includes: pig roast, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, salads, clams, sausage, ice cream, beer, wine and soda.
Enjoy live music, gift auction, giveaways, kids’ games, inflatables, 50-50s, face paint-
ing, rock climbing and carnival games. Tickets available at the Department or any Jackson Police Officer. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
Any questions contact: P.O. Joseph Pante, Sgt. Michael Cocchiara, P.O. Kevin Scheuerman, P.O. Mike Bollard, P.O. Lauren Hornfeck, Sgt. Rob Gravina, P.O. Michael Zak and P.O. Travis Moore at 732928-1111 ext. 5311
For additional information follow Jackson PBA Local 168 on Facebook for updates or email at: jacksonpbal68pigroast@ gmail.com
Volunteer Fire Company Seeking Memberships
JACKSON – Attention: Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company # 1 - Station 55 needs your help!
They are in search of volunteer membership. Minimum age of 18 for active membership and 16 for Junior Membership. Meetings, drills, and work nights are held every Wednesday night at 55 Main - 113 N. New Prospect Road - Jackson. Come
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out a call for action when the Toms River Animal Shelter was closed. Four animal control officers were reduced to one, with a back-up by a pest control company.
Mayor Daniel Rodrick has repeatedly said that the shelter was poorly run and that the animals were being mistreated –statements that shelter staff and volunteers have argued against. He closed the shelter on June 6, saying that the county needs to do construction on the shelter before they take it over. The county has said that
up and visit any Wednesday night for more information/applications. It’s not what you look like, what degree you have, or where you come from. It’s about heart. If you’ve got the heart to serve this community in a way that few can, you’ve got everything we need. Visit jacksonstation55.com/volunteer for more information.
there’s no plan in place to take it over. The action points from AHS states that the shelter sits empty while the county shelters are fi lling up. They warned Toms River residents that if your pet goes missing, to check at the county shelters in Jackson and Manahawkin.
They urged that residents seeing fi rsthand instances of animals in Toms River suffering because of this closure to fi le a formal complaint to the State Department of Veterinary Public Health at nj.gov/ health/vph /.
“We need more capacity and more programs and more funding – not less,” Hackett said.
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administer the naloxone. The Department of Education previously released guidance in 2019 to provide additional information on who has access to naloxone, which can be found here.
“Naloxone is a safe, easy to use, fast-acting and effective nasal spray medication to reverse an opioid overdose and save someone’s life. If a student, staff member, or visitor experiences an opioid overdose on school grounds, having naloxone available allows for rapid intervention, which can be life-saving,” said Human Services Deputy Commissioner for Health Services Valerie Mielke. “Every minute counts when it comes to opioid overdose response and by having naloxone on hand at schools, we help to provide a safe and supportive school environment.”
“Our driving goal has always been to save lives and we are pleased to offer naloxone at no-cost to all schools throughout the state. It is critical that school personnel can access this life-saving tool whenever and wherever they may need it,” said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Renee Burawski, who oversees Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. “Through this collaborative work, together we can continue to turn the tide in our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.”
First launched in 2022, the Naloxone DIRECT program works to provide fi rst
responder agencies, mobile outreach providers, opioid treatment programs, harm reduction programs and other eligible agencies the opportunity to easily request direct shipments of naloxone online, anytime they need it, at no charge. Since its launch, Naloxone DIRECT has distributed approximately 285,240 two dose kits. This work builds upon previous efforts by the Murphy Administration to expand the reach of naloxone and other harm reduction supplies. Since 2018, Human Services has distributed about 518,156 two-dose naloxone kits throughout the state through free giveaways to the public at pharmacies and through distributions to law enforcement, emergency medical services, Harm Reduction Centers, and opioid treatment providers. Naloxone is available from the 28 authorized Harm Reduction Centers open across New Jersey. Visit stopoverdoses.nj.gov for the nearly 700 participating pharmacies where anyone ages 14 years or older can anonymously access free naloxone kits.
“As always, we continue to urge residents struggling with substance use disorder needing addiction assistance to call the State’s addiction treatment helpline, 1-844-ReachNJ, a 24-hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week addictions help line where people facing addiction or their friends and family can get immediate assistance and support from live, New Jersey-based, trained addiction counselors, regardless of their insurance status,” Commissioner Adelman said. “We are here to help along the journey to recovery. Treatment works, so please don’t hesitate to call.”
Dr. Izzy’s
Sound News
Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Tinnitus Relief Is Possible?
You don’t have to “just live with it.”
Do you feel like you often hear an unwanted background noise, like ringing, buzzing, or whooshing? It’s called tinnitus, and you’re not alone — so do more than 50 million adults in Canada and the U.S.
What Is Tinnitus?
Tinnitus isn’t a disease. It’s a symptom, a sign that something is impacting your auditory system. It shows up as a sound that your brain generates — so only you can hear it. Tinnitus isn’t always ringing, buzzing, or whooshing. Each person’s tinnitus is unique: Some hear ringing, others screeching, hissing, ocean waves, and even music!
What Causes Tinnitus?
It’s linked to many health issues, from hearing loss to high blood pressure to head injuries, so the cause of your specific case of tinnitus might be tough to pinpoint. The sound can be temporary or permanent. Fortunately, for many, the sound is easy to ignore. But for others, it can be stressful or even debilitating.
well-reasoned arguments bandied about. But we think you should pronounce “tinnitus” however you’d like — our concern is helping you find relief!
Is There a Tinnitus Cure?
There’s no true cure for tinnitus. But relief is possible. Some methods that can help you get free of the stress it causes include: Sound therapy Using specific sounds to give your brain something else to focus on. A relatively new device on the market is Lenire which incorporates sound therapy & tongue stimulation.
Hearing aids Tinnitus tends to accompany hearing loss, so hearing aids often provide relief. Most hearing aids incorporate tinnitus maskers which can assist in alleviating the bothersome tinnitus.
Habituation Putting your tinnitus in the background so your brain can learn to ignore it. Counseling Teaching you skills to minimize your body’s involuntary reaction to your tinnitus.
Is It TIN-uh-tis or Tin-EYE-tis?
The internet offers plenty of answers to that question. Dictionaries, language experts, and medical experts disagree. There are many
Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer your questions about important hearing care issues. Please feel free to contact Dr. Izzy at 732-451-3962 or ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com.
Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Counteracting Nutrient Depletion: A Guide For Ozempic Users
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
If you’re using Ozempic (semaglutide) to manage type 2 diabetes, you’re likely seeing improvements in blood sugar control and weight management. However, one lesser-known effect of medications is their potential to act as “drug muggers,” depleting essential nutrients. This is particularly relevant for older adults or people with poor baseline nutrition.
The term “drug mugger” is something I use to describe medications that rob your body of critical nutrients. I wrote a book called “Drug Muggers” to enlighten people about what nutrients are needed if they take a specific medicine. The book helps reverse side effects induce by nutrient depletions.
As a pharmacist and expert in drug nutrient depletions, I can infer a lot from the mechanism of action. As it pertains to Ozempic, this is a GLP-1 agonist medication. It mimics your own GLP-1 hormone, and amplifies the release of insulin thereby reducing glucagon levels, slowing digestion, and promoting feelings of fullness. These effects happen to reduce your appetite, and if you’re not hungry, you hardly eat anymore! This effect can lead to potential nutrient deficiencies.
Whether you’re on Ozempic, Wegovy, Byetta, Trulicity, or other GLP-1 agonists, it’s smart to replenish the following 5 key nutrients. Ask your doctor if these are right for you:
1. Vitamin B12 - Reduced food intake and changes in GI function could impair B12 absorption, especially if you have celiac disease or IBS. You can eat beef liver, salmon, and dairy products. You can also supplement.
2. Magnesium - Reduced dietary intake from your medication, and altered ab-
sorption from slower digestion could lower magnesium levels. Deficiency can lead to muscle cramps, migraines, depression and irregular heartbeats. Eat leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Consider high-quality magnesium supplements, and avoid magnesium oxide as it is less absorbable.
3. Vitamin D - Although Ozempic doesn’t directly affect vitamin D levels, reduced intake of vitamin D-rich foods could exacerbate deficiencies. A lack of vitamin D can cause bone pain, muscle weakness, and a greater risk of infection. To restore this think of sunbathing, supplementing with vitamin D, and eating egg yolks, and fatty fish.
4. Folate (Vitamin B9) - Appetite suppression and slower digestion may interfere with folate absorption, especially for those with pre-existing absorption challenges like celiac disease. A deficiency with this B vitamin may result in anemia, fatigue, and cognitive issues. Eat vegetables and citrus fruits or choose a high-quality folate supplement.
5. Potassium - While no direct link between Ozempic and potassium depletion exists, reduced appetite may indirectly cause hypokalemia. I would eat a banana daily, or drink electrolyte solutions. Adequate potassium ensure proper heart rhythm, and fewer leg cramps. Restoring nutrients can reduce side effects, support metabolic pathways, and improve comfort. Keeping your body stocked with essential vitamins and minerals can also make your medication therapy safer and more effective. 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.
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not a total surprise as some residents expected his tenure in that role to end once two new council members are seated in the all-Republican dais in January.
Mayor Dominick Cuozzo who brought Myhre on as business administrator and was a strong advocate for this position to become full time, was defeated in the June GOP primary along with his running mate Michael Hammerstone.
Their exit from the dais is expected to lead to a review of the administrator position when the council reorganizes next year. Myrhe’s last day as administrator is September 30. “It has been a pleasure working for the township,” he stated in his resignation letter.
“I want to thank him for being our point person in working with the county with some of our road work which resulted in some savings,” Committeeman Bob Bowen said.
Deputy Mayor Herb Marinari, who chaired the latest meeting in the absence of Mayor Cuozzo, said “with the short period of time I appreciate everything you have done for this community. You have been an asset as Bob said in savings and in making this community a better place.”
Myhre said during the meeting that while his time was brief, “I worked at the direction of this committee and I got to appreciate this community more and more and the people in it. Over time the town changes and it is all about how you adapt to it and the ideals and attitudes moving forward.”
Police Officer Ryan Zacco also tendered his resignation to the Plumsted Police Department having accepted a new position at the Lacey Township Police Department.
Committee Reports
The deputy mayor thanked the police department now that school is back in session because “there are individuals who constantly pass school buses which should not be happening. Can you imagine them hitting one of these children or the parents waiting there? I thank the officers doing that and they will be doing that on an off and on again basis. This has to stop; we hear about it all the time.”
Committeeman Hammerstone thanked the police and EMS “for their swift re-
moval of a car on Brindletown Road. They worked fast and thankfully nobody got hurt. I echo Deputy Mayor Marinari about the police following the buses today. It was noted by many people and they were very appreciative of it.”
He also noted that Fall Recreation Department sports “were in full swing for signups so check out the schedule there is a fall wrestling program. It is brand new to Plumsted.”
Bowen said he wanted to alert residents about programs provided by Ocean County Recycling. Document shredding was scheduled in several Ocean County communities. He advised residents to review brochures available at Town Hall and the Ocean County website to gather further details on dates and locations. There is a four-box maximum for this free service. “They will shred it then and there.” He noted that by appointment, the county was offering a hazardous waste collection involving the disposal of aerosols, cleaning products, automobile products, old fi re extinguishers, gasoline, herbicides and pesticides and other related items.
Committeeman Leonard Grilletto reported that, “Plumsted has a lot of history and the (New Egypt) Historical Society is going to have a 25th anniversary gala with an ice cream social with music. Bring your own chairs from 1 to 4 p.m. It is a great society to join. It gives you the rich history of Plumsted so come on out.” The event will be held on September 22, at the grounds of the organization’s museum at 125 Evergreen Road.
The New Egypt Historical Society held a car show earlier in the month and this week presented a program detailing the history of the UT Railroad in and around New Egypt.
9/11 Remembered
On September 11, officials and residents gathered during a “Plumsted Remembers” event that was held to recognize the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The ceremony was held in front of the Plumsted Municipal Building with several speakers including Mayor Cuozzo, Deputy Mayor Marinari, 12 th District Assemblyman Alex Sauickie and Plumsted School Superintendent David Ytreboe. Also present were residents and New Egypt High School seniors representing the Class of 2025 who were bearing flags, alongside township police, fire and EMS personnel.
Volunteer Fire Company Seeking Memberships
JACKSON – Attention: Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company # 1 - Station 55 needs your help!
They are in search of volunteer membership. Minimum age of 18 for active membership and 16 for Junior Membership. Meetings, drills, and work nights are held every Wednesday night at 55 Main - 113 N. New Prospect Road - Jackson. Come
up and visit any Wednesday night for more information/applications.
It’s not what you look like, what degree you have, or where you come from. It’s about heart. If you’ve got the heart to serve this community in a way that few can, you’ve got everything we need.
Visit jacksonstation55.com/volunteer for more information.
R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law
Consider A Caregiver Agreement
By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
A Caregiver Agreement is a written contract entered into between a person needing care and a person providing care. Usually, the Caregiver Agreement is between an adult child and a parent, a relative or a friend. Through the use of a Caregiver Agreement, the disabled or elderly person can transfer money to family members as compensation rather than as a gift.
A properly prepared Agreement specifically lists what services the child is to provide to the parent and at what price. The Agreement must be in writing and entered into before the compensated services are rendered. Since the caregiver child is getting “paid” they must report the income for tax purposes. In some cases, the parent may be able to deduct the payments as a medical expense.
The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a practical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan.
Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a labor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets. It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services. When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details. Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all family members agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agreement.
By having a Caregiver Agreement, the par-
ent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility.
A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since payments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts. This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are better entered into sooner rather than later.
The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: A third-party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent;
If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down.
A proper Caregiver Agreement can be a valuable elder-law planning tool in the right circumstances. Contact R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) to see if a Caregiver Agreement makes sense for you.
Jackson Liberty Marching Band Presents Music Spectacular
JACKSON – Jackson Liberty Marching Band presents Tournament of Bands Music Spectacular on October 12 at 2 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School.
A musical extravaganza featuring 18 high
school bands and a performance by the award-winning Jackson Liberty Marching Band.
Tickets are $15. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are available at the gate.
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.
AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
Celebrate e Arc Casino Night
TOMS RIVER – You’re invited to join us for a night of luck at Celebrate The Arc Casino Night on October 4 in the Atlantis Ballroom at The Days Hotel by Wyndham in Toms River from 6 to 9 p.m. This exciting event will feature popular casino games like roulette, craps, and blackjack alongside an upscale cocktail reception, cash bar, gift auction, and more!
Tickets are $100 per person, or $850 for a table of ten, and include $1,000 in play money and a cocktail reception menu of hot and cold passed hors d’oeuvres, fruits and cheeses, penne vodka, Italian sausage and peppers, seafood scampi, and a smashed potato bar with all the toppings! A cash bar will be available, cocktail attire is encouraged. Please RSVP by September 20.
ticket, you will start the night with $1,000 in play money. That play money can be used across ten Casino Night games, minimum bets are $100. Every additional $1,000 in play money is $20 cash. At the end of the night, players will convert their play money into gift auction tickets to win more than 50 prizes valued at $75 or above! Every $1,000 in play money equals one sheet of gift auction tickets.
How do you play? With your reserved
A cash 50/50 will also be available at the Celebrate The Arc Casino Night! We hope you will reserve your tickets today and support our newest fundraiser benefitting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ocean County, New Jersey. Reserve tickets at arcocean.org/get-involved/events/event_calendar.html/eventform/registration-form/100839/tickets.
Moose Lodge 1459 Vendor Fair
JACKSON – The Jackson Moose Lodge 1459 is hosting a Vendor Fair on October 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 560 Monmouth
Road, Millstone. Breakfast will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE
Geek Out! ‘FanNation 2024’ Coming To e Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER – Time to get your geek on!
The 2024 edition of “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza” will be non-stop action in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. on October 5. Step up to the lobby information tables for details about the scavenger hunt for dragon eggs throughout the Branch, and register for the cosplay contest. See the winning entries in the 2024 FanNation Art Contest in the McConnell Gallery.
Then dive into the activities, including:
• Children’s Padawan Training Class
– Learn how to “Use the Force” from costumed Jedi instructors. Practice your lightsaber and self-defense skills in this non-contact presentation.
• Escape Room: “Trapped in Time” - Help a hapless time traveler fi nd the key to the time machine before it leaves without you.
• Cosplay Contest – Represent your fandom and perhaps you’ll be one of the top three cosplayers who’ll walk off with prizes.
• Meet & Greet Storytimes – Youngsters can meet a Tinker Fairy and a Mermaid
during themed storytimes for each.
• Crafts Everywhere! – Decorate a Kokeshi doll and make fandom coasters, 3D printed nerdy things and Pokémon ornaments in the Atrium. Create a Neverland Pirate Spy Bottle in the Discovery Room. Decorate a reusable bag and use 3D doodler pens and buttons in the Maker Space.
Up for more? Sit in on our SciFi Roundup of the best and worst of 2024. Test your anime trivia knowledge. Take a Dungeons & Dragons crash course. Jump into all day video and tabletop games in the Teen Zone. Take a green screen photo with your choice of FanNation backgrounds.
And if that isn’t enough, stay plugged into our specially curated Freegal playlist, check out archival FanNation YouTube videos and all through September, catch our weekly Fandom Friday podcasts on Spotify. For more information, stop by the OCL Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/fannation.
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-
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.
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While It Is Possible – is Marsupial Rarely Develops Rabies
By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
A marsupial is defined by its unique reproductive system. The young are born in a premature state within a pouch inside their mother’s lower abdomen. With a gestation period of 12 – 14 days, they attach to her nipples, where their
development continues. She may have 1 – 3 litters a year with litter sizes varying. In approximately 70 – 125 days, they will emerge from her pouch. If a female is killed, by a car, for instance, and not rescued, her babies will die inside her pouch. I once had a concerned resident bring me a mother with her litter inside that she found in the road. Most of her
babies were still alive.
Opossums can be found in North America, where they are the only naturally occurring marsupial. Some people consider the opossum a scary-looking creature, but I’m hoping that by the end of this article, you might have an appreciation for them.
Opossums survive on a variety of foods,
such as insects, eggs, plants, reptiles, small animals and even some garbage. They prefer living in woody areas where trees seasonally shed their leaves. They like water and are quite adept at living in urban areas. They can share living areas with other animals but are typically solitary. They are nocturnal, so you will mostly see them at night. In fact, you may encounter one curled up on the side of the road, or in your yard. Don’t assume they are dead as this is a defensive behavior referred to as ‘playin’ possum.’
It’s extremely rare for an opossum to contract the rabies virus since their immune system and low body temperature make it difficult to sustain the virus. They often feed on dead animals which can spread diseases, those that will make humans sick. Like vultures they have advanced immune systems, making them one of nature’s garbage collectors. Opossums are resistant to some venomous snake bites, the exception being the coral snake, making them super predators who will hunt and eat venomous snakes.
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.
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 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.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
How cute is this? A family of five geese enjoying the Jersey Shore. Photographer Stacey Servis tells us that they visit frequently. Aww, just darling! Have a pic you would like to see in this space? Email it to us at photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you could win a prize!
Fall Volleyball Clinic
JACKSON – Jackson Recreation is holding a Fall Volleyball Clinic, September 24 through December 17, on Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at Jackson Memorial High School.
Two Advanced Clinics: 4 to 6 players per team. Meant for experienced players, expected to know fundamentals of the game: setting, hitting, passing.
One Beginner/Intermediate Clinic: 4 to 6 players per team. Players will be given a review of fundamental skills and rules of the game but will be expected to have basic knowledge and skills. Open to ages 16 and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $125 for residents; $150 for non-residents. Register at capturepoint.com.
Spirit Night Fundraiser
JACKSON – Join Jackson Township for Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a on October 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Freehold Chick-fil-a, 3323 Route 9. Fundraiser to support Jackson Township’s 2024-2025 Winter Basketball Season.
EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
FUN & GAMES SUDOKU
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Across 1 Furnish funds for
Sleep restlessly 10 Three-time Olympic gold medalist Devers
Jeweler’s glass
Dance that tells a story
“Breaking Bad” Emmy winner Gunn 17 *Lord of the grill? 19 Wine list heading 20 Small batteries 21 Subdivision divisions 22 Fake eyelash, informally
“No warranties”
Went around 26 *Some spring newlyweds?
Borrower 31 “The Chi” creator Waithe 32 Text an embarrassing screenshot to the wrong person, say
“Caught you!”
Rip-off
__ solution 43 *Warning words from one holding the reins? 46 “Please let me give it a go”
Pond plant 49 “The Ranch” actress Cuthbert 50 Apple variety
Rio automaker
Skating site 55 Harbingers of lower temperatures, and a hint to the answers to the starred clues 58 Peniston with the Top 10 hit “Finally”
__-slapper
Wed
How most TV shows air
62 Tournament ranking 63 Triumphant April Fools’ Day cry
1 Island in a classic palindrome 2 Comedy Central’s “Awkwafina Is __ From Queens” 3 Pairs 4 Big name in nail polish 5 “Maybe yes, maybe no” 6 “Oh, really?” 7 Sharing word 8 “__ Pitch”: Canadian web series about softball 9 Bay city, briefly 10 Aioli base 11 Prime number? 12 Not mainstream 13 Cut with light 18 Capital known as “The City of Trees”
23 Syllables in an incantation
24 Throws in
25 Black cat, to some 26 Meh
27 “Queen of Country” McEntire
28 Slowly but surely
29 Moth attractor
33 Harangue
34 GPS lines
36 Tyne of “Judging Amy”
37 Begged
39 Jedi enemy
40 Classic music libraries?
41 __ life
42 Accent piece
44 Gambled
45 Available on the stock exchange
46 “__ beaucoup”
47 Unrecognizable
50 Sheer delight
51 Work on a muffler, say
52 __-bitty
53 Between ports
56 Low digit
57 Artist Yoko
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Reputation is important. Establishing yourself as an honest and reliable person can give you the authority to negotiate in good faith with a variety of people. You may be the bridge that unites competing groups so both sides win.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : The momentum is building. You may feel a strong urge to assert your rights and stand up for your beliefs. Channel your enthusiasm to kickstart key initiatives this week. Partners might be eager to go the extra mile to support your efforts.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Perception of the world may distort your inner dialogue and viewpoint. Internal reality may be the cause of external misunderstandings. Put your energy into fostering harmony within your environment rather than focusing on being right.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may engage in meaningful conversations with your significant other or close friends. Do your best to steer clear of obsessive romantic involvements. Indulging in hormone-induced flirtations could easily lead you off track.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Focus on working toward your money-related ambitions during the upcoming week. Whatever keeps you happy and content is of most importance. Having a consistent income and financial stability could help you feel more confident and secure.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might be put on the spot by someone in your inner circle in the week ahead. Diligent efforts might help propel you further on the path to success. Apply yourself to achieving your goals rather than dwelling on what you lack.
FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT 21 - SEPT 27 BY
OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST
JERALDINE SAUNDERS
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) : It may be wise to leave some stones unturned. A relationship could shift in unpredictable ways if you give in to jealousy or possessiveness. Consider making promises once all the pros and cons have been carefully considered.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t force awareness and understanding. There is an organic path that leads to friendship and profound emotional bonds that could develop deep roots. Appreciate the people in your life who are willing to make the journey with you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be mindful of any emotional desires that may wreak havoc on your financial stability. Consider concentrating on completing your current projects before starting anything new this week and you may enhance your reputation.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Clever and savvy ways to accomplish your goals or satisfy your desires may soon be revealed. You might be focused on keeping everything running smoothly while everyone else may seem to be enthusiasts in the week ahead.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Engaging in open discussions with loved ones could offer fresh perspectives and strengthen your bond. You may radiate confidence this week. Others might readily believe in your ability to handle any challenge they throw your way.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some relationships are eternal, but others may have an expiration date. Consider acknowledging things you have outgrown rather than keeping someone in your inner circle or doing something out of habit. Consider if it is time to release.
COULD WE RECREATE THIS GREEK AMERICAN FAVORITE WITHOUT A LIVE FIRE AND A SPIT?
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PORK GYRO
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