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By Bob Vosseller Through their projects young men and women JACKSON – Jack- management in high JMHS DECA earned who dedicated countless son Memorial High schools and colleges seven seats at the Na- hours in preparation for School’s Business De- around the globe. tional Leadership Acad- this competition,” Laura Members of the JMHS emy at ICDC. Their Fecak said. She, along velopment program has been preparing students chapter of New Jersey performance allowed with Lisa Scott, serve for their careers beyond DECA joined about them to advance as a as co-advisors for the graduation and proof of 3,000 other high school Thrive Level Chapter to JMHS DECA. that came when they students at the annu- the DECA International “In our 11 years as earned top honors at the al association career Career Development a chapter, this is the state DECA Career De- development confer- Conference that will largest group to attend velopment Conference. ence held on Febru- be held April 23-26, in ICDC and the highest DECA prepares emerg- ary 28 thru March 2 at Atlanta, Georgia. number of competitors ing leaders and entre- Harrah’s Convention “We could not be more we have ever had. It preneurs in marketing, Center in Atlantic City. proud of these f ine (DECA - See Page 8)

Liberty High School Recreation Programs Cheers Up After Big Win Celebrated

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Students and staff of the Jackson Liberty High School have plenty to cheer about given a recent national win by the Cheer team.

Tara Rachele, the coach of the team, is more than pleased with the accomplishment of the 14 athletes on the squad.

“Our practice routine is all music, non-stop for two minutes and 30 seconds. We practice

three to four times per week, two hours per practice because their routine is high impact,” she added. “If we are off a few days it’s like starting from scratch building up their endurance. Many of our practices are off site as we compete on a spring floor so the parents pay for gym rentals.

“In between the competitive team, we are balancing spirit (Liberty - See Page 5)

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Off icials opened a recent Township Council meeting with an award presentation to members of the Jackson Youth Football & Cheerleaders.

The crimson clad cheerleaders of that organization once again received a high honor during a recent competition.

Mayor Michael Reina presented award certificates to

the members of the group. “It is my pleasure to introduce each one of these young ladies for their wonderful, outstanding accomplishments.

“Jackson Township is proud of each and every one of you.

Keep up the great work and God bless you all,” the mayor added.

Mayor Reina added, “congratulation’s ladies on a job (Recreation - See Page 5)

March 19, 2022

Settlement Reached With Developer

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township attorneys put significant blame of a costly legal settlement on comments made by the public during prior council and planning board meetings.

During a lengthy March 8 council session, details of that settlement were presented.

Many who spoke during the public comment period didn’t like what they heard.

The Township Council voted to approve a resolution that settled the two-year-old lawsuit which alleged improprieties in the Planning Board’s denial of the Jackson Trails residential development application.

The lawsuit claimed there was bias against the growing Orthodox Jewish population in Jackson. This community has grown substantially in recent years, with an estimated 2,500 families currently living in the township. This increase is more than double than the 1,200 cited in Jackson Trails’ 2020 lawsuit.

The agreement allows for the development of Jackson Trails to proceed. The settlement also comes with a $700,000 price tag for the township’s insurance. The plaintiffs were Jackson Trails, LLC, Jackson 222324, LLC, Jackson Farms, LLC, Jackson Run, LLC, Jackson Walk, LLC, and Lakewood Investments, LLC that were represented by attorney Sieglinde K. Rath. Attorney Donna Jennings represented developer Mordechai Eichorn - principal of Jackson Trails.

Rath was contacted by The Jackson Times but at press time did not respond.

The developer of Jackson Trails sought approval from the Planning Board in 2019 to construct 459 housing units and a house of worship on a 130-acre property close to the township’s border with Manchester.

After testimony was heard along with a public hearing, the application was denied by the Board. Parts of the development were relocated on the property away from an environmentally contaminated adjacent property, which the Planning Board said was part of the reason for its 2019 denial.

On February 3, 2020, Jackson Trails LLC, filed litigation naming the town and the Planning Board as defendants. Developers (Settlement - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 asserted the board denied their application “bowing to severe anti-Semitic pressure from local residents and fears that Orthodox Jews may purchase homes and reside in the development, and due to the inclusion in the development of a house of worship that may be used as a synagogue for Orthodox Jews.”

The 97-page complaint also asserted the board’s decision was “part of a rising tide of anti-Semitism in the township.” The complaint specifically used questions and comments made by residents during public hearings and posted on social media as evidence of antisemitic hostility.

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin explained the settlement saying, “had it just been a land use case, had it just been a denial of an application, would have been resolved some time ago and it would have been resolved in a much more favorable manner to Jackson.”

McGuckin added, “unfortunately, because of comments that were made during that (Planning Board) hearing and comments that were made from the public, it provided the developer the opportunity to use those comments to take a simple land use case and turn it into a religious discrimination matter which then went to federal court.”

The attorney further explained that instead of filing the case in Superior Court as is the practice for most land use disputes, such comments allowed Jackson Trails to sue the township in federal court under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized

Persons Act, (RLUIPA) which prohibits municipalities from placing overly burdensome land regulations on religious groups.

The move from a state court to a federal court changed the laws that applied in the case, the remedies that were available for settlement and the damages that could be sought by the plaintiffs.

“Those kinds of comments do not help the township. It only ends up hurting the township because the comments that are made from members of the public, who have the right to feel however they want, when they make those comments at a public hearing the entire town is painted with that brush,” McGuckin added.

McGuckin said that when a judge “hears those comments, it is assumed those comments reflect the will of the people of the township. He also noted that such comments have “placed the township in very difficult positions in this case and others; one of which we have been able to resolve at a high cost and a difficult process.”

The complaint also cited an e-mail by Planning Board member Jeffrey Riker to other Planning Board members, alleging that construction already had begun on the property before the proper approvals were secured, as a potential conflict of interest.

Riker recused himself from voting on the project, at McGuckin’s suggestion. McGuckin represented the Planning Board at that time.

Attorney Brent Pohlman who represented the township in this case further explained.

“The reason this litigation arose and the reason it dragged on for as long as it did,

and the reason we are settling in the cost we are, are threefold. The first is there are statutes available to property owners and the plaintiffs that enable them to weaponize decisions made by governing bodies regardless of the intent.”

Pohlman explained the federal statute puts the burden and places significant obligations on public entities that have been alleged to have violated the law. It also compels the defendants to prove their actions were based on appropriate criteria and legal principles.

“Additionally in this litigation, we were faced with (affordable housing) claims.

While (affordable housing) has a noble intent, it is often weaponized and used by developers who believe they were improperly denied relief,” Pohlman added.

Every town in New Jersey is required by state law to set aside a certain percentage of housing as “affordable.” The theory is that it prevents towns from keeping poor people out. Critics have said that this law takes away home rule. They also say that these so-called affordable homes are still out of the price range for the poor.

Pohlman said the third reason behind the litigation were the public comments made during Planning Board meetings where the application was being considered.

He stressed such comments “contaminated our record. Comments that were not made by any elected or appointed official, but nonetheless, pursuant to our federal courts’ decisions, when there are comments that are made before a public body on the record at a quasi-judicial proceeding, those comments

are considered to have the opportunity to have influenced those appointed or elected officials who made the decisions.”

Pohlman added, “while members of our Planning Board and members of our governing body may have never said a single word, a single inappropriate word, they are forced to defend against an allegation that comments made by others contaminated their decision-making process and that creates a very difficult burden for public entities to overcome in these litigations.

“There were comments made before that board that had nothing to do with matters that the Planning Board has any authority over,” he said. “The Planning Board doesn’t have authority over schools. The Planning Board doesn’t have authority over where kids in the development go to school. The Planning Board doesn’t have authority over where kids in the development get bused.”

Pohlman did not disclose all the details of the settlement, but stated four additional affordable housing units were added during negotiations.

Resident Jennifer Cusanelli was among a dozen people who came before the microphone to comment on the issue. She questioned council members about use of a home that was issued multiple red stopwork orders with stickers affixed to the front door, and whether it could legally be used as a place of worship as it was “basically deemed uninhabitable because there have been structural walls taken down.”

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin clarified that people were permitted to (Settlement - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 4 worship in the home and that the stop work orders were construction violation notices.

To her question of whether there was a maximum capacity for such a use, Cusanelli was informed that only a fire code violation would be issued.

She added that the township and residents were aware of the situation and asked the Council if they knew just how many houses of worship there were operating within Jackson. “Forty-one and I don’t even live on that side of town,” Cusanelli noted the township was “about to approve three schools that house 2,100 students, not one of which is a person of

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Continued From Page 1 cheer for football and basketball seasons,” she said.

The team recently won a major tournament which tested their skills and proved quite an accomplishment. Rachele explained, “the New Jersey State competition is considered one of the hardest cheer competitions since there is so much talent throughout the state of New Jersey. The NJCDCA state event was held this year at Brookdale Community College over a two-day period.”

She said there were more than 125 cheer and dance teams competing in various divisions over the two days.

There were 75 teams competing on the first

The Jackson Times, March 19, 2022, Page 5 color and we are okay with this. Nothing is happening to stop what is going on.”

Sheldon Hofstein, a former zoning board chairman, responded to the settlement announcement saying it was “replacing discrimination with discrimination. Shame on you.”

He chastised the township, Mayor Michael Reina, the developer and members of the Jewish community that were in favor of the resolution. “Realize this resolution is against Jewish values. Shame on you.”

After he attended a meeting in 2019 of the community watchdog group Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods, (CUPON) led by Elenor Hannum, Hofstein resigned from the Zoning Board amid controversy that he and two others on municipal

boards who attended that CUPON meeting were now in a conflict of interest. CUPON criticized the settlement in a Facebook post after the meeting.

While many residents at the night’s council meeting suggested that, when built, the Jackson Trails home would be sold exclusively to members of the Orthodox Jewish community, Pohlman responded saying such fears were misguided. He explained while the municipality can’t dictate to whom any property owner can market or sell its land, all sales - including Jackson Trails - are subject to the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits housing discrimination.

Pohlman said “this settlement doesn’t insulate them from that. Given the potential risks to the township, this settlement - while

certainly not ideal - was a prudent settlement in that it limits the cost and potential liability and it moves forward a project that is frankly better than what was initially proposed.”

Beyond the Jackson Trails lawsuit, the township is still facing other discrimination litigation. The pending cases involve the Department of Justice, New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and an Orthodox Jewish advocacy group - each of whom have filed discrimination lawsuits citing alleged anti-Semitic actions by the municipality, specifically ordinances that banned the construction of schools, dormitories and eruv wires. It also includes a series of alleged stake outs of Orthodox Jewish prayer services that took place within private homes.

day alone and “we were the only Ocean County team to take home a first place trophy,” she said.

Rachele said, “I became the head varsity coach at Jackson Liberty in 2007. I also have an assistant coach and volunteer who were former cheerleaders of mine at Liberty.”

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is great about Jackson,” Councilman Alex Sauickie added.

Council Vice President Andrew Kern said, “they are once again national champions and during Alex and my first year on council they had two national championship teams as well and it is great to see how great a program they have over there.”

According to the Jackson Youth Football and Cheer Facebook page “our D14 National Champion Cheerleaders were honored and received the mayor’s proclamation in gratitude for their effort and for the pride they bring to Jackson!”

“It was a great evening and we thank the township for recognizing these special ladies for a job well done,” the post added.

─Photo courtesy Tara Rachele Jackson Liberty High School Cheerleaders form a pyramid during a recent state wide tournament which they won.

Continued From Page 1 well done in representing Jackson and making all of Jackson proud as usual. Our sports programs we have here are just phenomenal.

That is the only word I can use.”

“Congratulations to the Jackson Youth Football & Cheerleaders on their achievements and team work. The town is most definitely proud of you as the mayor has stated,” Councilman Nino Borrelli said.

Councilman Steven Chisholm added, “congratulations again to the Jackson Youth Football & Cheerleaders on their accomplishments.”

“They make everyone in Jackson proud and they are just another example of what

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Let’s Keep The Perk And Not Have To Pump I wonder sometimes if our lawmakers have too much time on their hands?

One of the latest pieces of legislation to come out of Trenton involves an issue that we see come up every so often: Should we allow citizens, at long last, to pump their own gas?

The bill would allow for an option for a driver to pump their own gas while still allowing for an attendant to do it. My view is, New Jersey is the most over regulated, over taxed state in the union and we have few perks if any in the Garden State. This is one of them. Leave it alone.

No one is clamoring for the privilege of pumping their own gas. No one really wants to exit their car

on a cold or rainy night and slam a gas nozzle into their gas tank.

Let’s face it, we aren’t going to gain anything if this passes and even though it is being billed as just an option, we’ll be losing a nice convenience.

Speed at the pump? No, it won’t be any faster and really, how fast do you need to get your gas? Most places I go to have me out of there within a few minutes.

What do you think this is the Grand Prix and you need to get back on the track in seconds?

“I want my right to pump my own gas!” Really? No, you don’t. Sure, we are perhaps the only state that doesn’t allow people to pump their gas and for safety reasons.

While I don’t think people in

our state are any less careful or dumber than those in other states, no one really feels violated by missing out on the experience of spilling gas on your shoe and taking a whiff of it at your neighborhood station.

The fact that lawmakers are pushing this now at a time when gas prices are at an all time high is troublesome and I’m afraid I don’t buy into the idea that gas attendants are scarce.

There will probably be less of them, however, if this goes into effect.

I know our world has become self-serve for just about everything from the librar y, to convenience stores, to fast food but I think we can at least wait until we switch over from

gasoline to electric when we will face the situation of either having someone plug in our cars or doing it ourselves. I don’t know how we will all adapt to the technology and what will be required of us and others but that day is coming and it is coming fast.

Yes, it will probably be a positive move and more environmentally friendly but like all new things involving technology, it is going to bring changes.

Sure, if we needed to, most of us are capable of pumping our own gas. However, I can see those who do need other people to pump it for them, (seniors, handicapped, etc.) having to pay more now. If you think companies that will save money by having

fewer attendants will pass along the savings to their customers, well, I’d love to sell you the Mathis-Tunney Bridge. That isn’t going to happen.

Knowing the mindset in Trenton that had some lawmakers want to ban your brand new gas powered leaf blower a few months ago, pumping your own gas might first require a test or some kind of verification with a document or sticker that you would slap on your car. You know that will come with an administrative cost.

The day may well come for the pump your gas option but I think it is a day that can wait until electric car technology becomes commonplace so give it

another five to 10 to 15 years. We’ve had it this long. What’s the rush now? I don’t think we’ll have people picketing gas stations in a desire to pump their own gas.

Let’s keep the one nice perk we have in this state for now. Perhaps our lawmakers could focus their attention on more important things like seeing what they can do to make our state more affordable for residents and busi nesses to remai n here so they don’t feel the need to leave it and find a place where they do have to pump their own gas.

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Letters To The Editor Beware Dangerous Roads In Brick And Lakewood I am writing to you hoping to use this platform to bring attention to the unaddressed health and safety issues along the connecting Beaverson Boulevard, Brick and Shorrock Street, Lakewood, between Brick Boulevard and Route 70. This stretch of roadway is commonly used by motorists as a direct

route to the Garden State Parkway. It is also home to several retirement communities including Leisure Village East, Four Seasons and Lions Head, as well as a middle school.

Since moving here two years ago, I am aware of at least two crashes near the hair pin curve at Old Toms River Road by the entrance to Lake Riviera Middle School which is near the entrance/exit to Leisure Village East. There are NO SIGNS along this three mile

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stretch to warn drivers of the dangerous curve ahead or to advise them to slow down on the approach. Nor are there signs to alert drivers of the deer population in the area.

Countless deer are killed on this stretch as a result of being struck by cars.

It’s upsetting to see them mangled and rotting by the side of the road, especially when it’s preventable. There needs to be signs put in place along Beaverson Boulevard and Shorrock St. between Brick and Lakewood to warn drivers to SLOW down, that there is a DANGEROUS CURVE AHEAD, and, to alert them of the DEER CROSSING in the area.

My plea to the public: If you’re reading this and you are in a position to do something about it, please make it a PRIORITY. To those who use this route or are considering it, please SLOW DOW N for your own safety and for the safety of our community and our wild life.

Mr. Smith in your look back on 1/6/22, you accuse the Select Committee investigation of having a highly partisan agenda.

However, 5 Republican Representatives were selected by K. McCarthy to join the committee. Nancy Pelosi declined J. Jordan and J. Banks, then K. McCarthy refused to let the others from becoming members. Jim Jordan would have disrupted the proceedings as well as Rep. Banks.

Rep. Cheney and Kinzinger, both Republicans, have been outstanding as members working to find the truth about the 1/6/21 insurrection. Mr. Smith we now know that you are not interested in finding the truth but distracting. Why don’t you let the committee finish its work and then make an informed comment.

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Toms River Shows How Wonderful It Is I am writing in response to the article “Food Donation Reaches 100th Week” by Chris Lundy, published in your newspaper on March 2, 2022.

After years of coming together as a county in ways of supporting local businesses, bands, schools, you name it, Toms River has done it again.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this article shined a light as to how effective and important it is to give to those in need.

Growing up in Toms River, I knew being involved in the community was something important especially at a very young age after Hurricane Sandy hit in 2012. People were left with no electricity, no clothes, no running water, and many were left with no homes.

I was serving pizza and piling donated clothes to kids my (age 9) from my school, which my mom worked at, some of them being her own students.

It is refreshing to see that we as a county have come together once again to help those who are struggling in

the community, specifically with putting meals on the table. With the help of Pop the Trunk, local volunteers, and Fulfill, the people of Toms River are capable to serve their families fresh produce for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a non-contact safe way.

Being that Fulfill and their volunteers are celebrating their 100th consecutive week of running this COVID-19 friendly organization, I wanted to congratulate them for all their efforts. I write this letter in hopes of sharing my admiration for their kind acts to society. I also want to share my gratitude and appreciation to everyone who started this idea, to those who have been involved since the very start, and to those who made the smallest contributions because a little goes a long way. This organization has impacted many people I know personally from my hometown and it has helped them tremendously. I could not be more proud to call this place my home.

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Thompson: Murphy’s School Aid Cuts Will Lead to Rural & Suburban Property Tax Increases

TRENTON - Senator Sam Thompson (R12) said Governor Phil Murphy shouldn’t be cutting money from any school district when the state is flush with funds and teachers are struggling to counter pandemic-related learning loss.

“It’s outrageous that Governor Murphy is cutting funding to nearly 200 school districts when he’s sitting on $4.6 billion of unexpected money this year,” said Thompson, a member of both the Budget & Appropriations and Education commit-

tees. “There’s no financial reason to cut school aid to districts when we’re flush with cash, especially when teachers are struggling to make up for pandemic-related loss now that students are back in the classroom.”

Thompson’s comments followed the Murphy administration’s release of school aid figures for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

Nearly 200 school districts would lose more than $185 million of funding under

Governor Murphy’s plan. Meanwhile, just eleven school districts would receive more than half of the new funding proposed by the administration.

According to the New Jersey Department of Education, schools in Thompson’s legislative district would experience a net cut of nearly $11 million. That includes school aid reductions of $4.6 million to Jackson, $3.5 million to Freehold Regional, $3.35 million to Old Bridge, $2.6 million to Manalapan-Englishtown

Regional, $1.5 million to Plumsted, and cuts to several others.

“These aren’t wealthy districts that can easily absorb the huge funding cuts proposed by Governor Murphy,” added Thompson. “Families in these rural and suburban districts are almost certain to get hit with massive property tax increases to keep teachers in classrooms and maintain important programs, including athletics.

That’s absolutely nuts when Governor Murphy has billions in the bank.”

Murphy: NJ Set To Receive $641M From Opioid Companies TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Matt Platkin announced that New Jersey is set to receive $641 million from settlements with Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured opioids, and the country’s three largest pharmaceutical distributors – McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen.

The $641 million in settlement funds will be paid through 2038 and will fund state and local programs focused on treatment, prevention, and other strategies to combat the opioid epidemic in the state.

The commitment to using the funds to bolster New Jersey’s response to the opioid epidemic is one part of a new agreement - between the State, its counties, and its municipalities - which addresses how the money will be allocated. Under that agreement, almost all of the $641 million will be divided evenly - with 50 percent going to the state and 50 percent going to counties and municipalities - and spent on strategies to reduce the opioid epidemic’s ongoing harms to residents and communities.

“This is a historic moment in our fight to combat the opioid crisis in New Jersey and save lives,” said Governor Murphy. “With these historic funds, we will continue to make critical investments in harm reduction centers, treatment programs, and data-driven strategies to end the overdose crisis. With these funds, coupled with the nearly $100 million investment in my proposed budget, we will continue our work to combat the opioid crisis in New Jersey.”

“No amount of money could undo the harms that the opioid epidemic has caused to too many New Jerseyans,” said Acting

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.

“But these historic settlements will bring hundreds of millions of dollars into our state to support lifesaving drug prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programs, and will require these drug companies to change their business practices so that this does not happen again. I am proud of the attorneys and investigators in the Department of Law and Public Safety who helped deliver these settlement funds to New Jersey.”

Nationwide settlement agreements with the four companies – which require the companies to change their business practices and provide for up to $26 billion in monetary payments to resolve claims by thousands of government entities – were announced in July 2021. Under the nationwide settlement agreements, the amount dedicated to each participating state depends on the level of participation among its county and municipal governments that have populations over 10,000 or that have filed lawsuits against the companies.

New Jersey announced its participation in the opioid settlements in August 2021, and eligible counties and municipalities were given until January 26, 2022 to sign on.

During that time, state, county, and local officials worked together to ensure that New Jersey would receive the maximum possible benefit from the settlements, with assistance from the New Jersey State League of Municipalities and New Jersey Association of Counties.

That effort – which included the agreement between the State and its counties and municipalities over distribution of the

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funds – was a success. New Jersey achieved 100 percent participation among its 21 counties and 241 relevant municipalities, entitling the State to the maximum recovery available under the nationwide settlement agreements.

The defendant companies announced their formal acceptance of the settlements last month.

“The opioid settlement will bolster our critical opioid use disorder resources and programs, which will strengthen our ability to save lives by preventing overdose deaths and connecting New Jerseyans to supports and treatment when they need it most,” said Human Services Assistant Commissioner Valerie Mielke, who directs the Department’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. “We are

being innovative when it comes to addressing this crisis, from finding ways to close the treatment gap experienced by Black residents through cultural competency training for opioid treatment providers to helping our mental health programs treat individuals with a co-occurring substance use disorder. Our shared goal, always, is to save lives.”

“Our communities continue to face firsthand the impacts of the opioids crisis.

With 100% participation achieved, the settlement in place and funding for municipalities and counties secure, we thank the Murphy Administration for its leadership and partnership in moving forward to help stem the devastating effects of this crisis,” said Mike Cerra, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities.

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Continued From Page 1 is extremely exciting for us and for these students,” Fecak added.

“Many of Jackson’s DECA students are part of the school district’s Academy of Business,” Allison Erwin, coordinator of communications and technology said.

“The maturity, skill level and communication abilities of these students are truly remarkable,” she said. She noted that in September of the current school year, student Christain Bamman won first place in the state for the SIFMA InvestWrite Essay competition.

Out of 900 students across New Jersey participating in the spring session of the virtual “Stock Market Game” two students - Luke Soriano and Jabari Lofton - took first and second place overall.

Noelle Powers won the NJ DECA State Scholarship (only one awarded in the state), Central Region Top Scholarship, and the NJ DECA Ambassador Award.

The following students received recognition of individual ability and achievement at the association level:

International Qualifiers: • Ryan Kas – Second Place – Personal Financial Literacy • Sujita Bomineni and Jameson Klinsky – Third Place – Start-up Business Plan • Keira Bravo De Rueda and Shaun Hubbard – Fourth Place – Buying and Merchandising Operations Research • Dakota Calcaterra – Sixth Place – Business Services Marketing • Noelle Powers – Personal Financial Literacy • Elizabeth Darrar – Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling Top 10 Finalists: • Moeed Raheel – International Business Plan • Noelle Powers & Dakota Calcaterra – Business Services Operation Research Instructional Awards Winners: • Kyle McCaffery – First Place Role Play – Personal Financial Literacy • Dakota Calcaterra – First Place Role Play – Business Services Marketing • Elizabeth Darrar – First Place Presentation – Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling • Ryan Kas - First Place Role Play – Personal Financial Literacy State Community Service Project: Ryan Kas and Matt Olah Chapter Activities Project: Jameson Klinsky and Kyle McCaffery

Ocean County Man Killed In Freak Accident

By Jason Allentoff TOMS RIVER – A 24-year-old township man has died in what can only be described as a freak and tragic accident.

According to Toms River Township Police, Nicholas Cacciapaglia was in the parking lot of Ocean County Power Sports on the evening of March13 where he was learning to ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Police said he lost control and struck a curb before Cacciapaglia and the motorcycle entered Route 37.

Authorities said that he went down and slid into the center lane of 37 when he was struck by a passing vehicle driven by 62-year-old Domenic Maruca of Toms River.

Police Department Spokesperson Jillian Messina confirmed that Cacciapaglia was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police were sent to the scene around 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue.

Officers said there were no signs of impairment and no summons were issued.

The accident remains under investigation by Toms River Traffic Safety Officer Ryan Fitzgerald.

Easter Egg Hunt

JACKSON – The Jackson Township Recreation Department has announced this year’s Easter Egg Hunt for April 16 (rain date April 23) at Johnson Park. For Jackson children ages 2 to 3rd grade. Hunt times vary. Call 732-928-1260 for more information.

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

Socialization Summer Camp 2022​ JACKSON – The Jackson Child Care Academy will be holding their Socialization Summer Camp again this year.

Online registration is now open through April 8. (Or until enrollment cap is met) Limited spots available. For students entering kindergarten through entering 6th grade.

Register by visiting family.1core.com/pp/ SummerCamp/SummerCampHome.aspx.

Required forms to be filled out for all Campers.​ Parents/Guardians, once online registration is complete print the following forms and send to jrodriguez@jacksonsd.org or fax to 732-833-4681 by April 28. View camper information form, trip permission form and district media and tv publicity permission form by visiting: jacksonchildcareacademy.com/school-camp.

Location: Switlik Elementary School, 75 West Veterans Highway, Jackson.

Camp Dates: June 27 through August 12;

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (No Camp July 4) Tuition: $50 Registration fee per family; $1,650 per camper.

Theme Weeks: 1. Stars and Stripes 2.

Donut Days 3. Bubble Blast 4. Pirates of Jackson Township 5. Storybook Land 6.

Sports Fanatics 7. Luau Activities: June 29 - The Big Event, Cherry Hill NJ July 6 - Color Me Mine at Switlik July 13 - Bubble Party at Switlik July 20 - Tale Wise (Science Tellers) Live show at Switlik July 27 - Big Jeff, interactive singer/Storyteller at Switlik August 3 - Branchburg sports Arena, Branchburg NJ August 10 - Monster Mini Golf, Eatontown NJ August 12 - End of Camp Party -Prismatic Laser Show and Spin Art at Switlik

Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, located at 59 Main Street New Egypt, will be hosting their “All You Can Eat” Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner on April 3.

Visitors have the option to sit down or order take out. Tickets are $30 and on sale every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at firehouse. Any questions call 609752-2484.

Grand Opening Oliverie Funeral Home JACKSON – The Grand Opening of Oliverie Funeral Home’s new Jackson location will be on April 30 from 1 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Tours and

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TAKE NOTICE that the New Jersey Department of Transportation is applying to the Pinelands Commission for a Public Development Application. The project proposes to replace the Forest Research Education Center (F.R.E.C.) Access Road bridge over Toms River (Structure No. 3489001), which has been categorized as “structurally deficient” by the Department of Transportation’s Bridge Management System (BMS). The project will include the relocation of utility lines and poles along the west side of the bridge, and the installation of a stormwater management basin in the vicinity of the bridge (on the grounds of the New Jersey Forest Tree Nursery). The project will result in cutting or clearing of trees and/or other vegetation and expansion of the existing roadway surface and the bridge structure.

If you would like to inspect a copy of the application, call the New Jersey Pinelands Commission at (609) 894-7300 to make an appointment to see the application at the Pinelands Commission offices during normal business hours. The Pinelands Commission welcomes any comments you may have on the application. If you wish to comment on the application, comments should be submitted to the Pinelands Commission in writing within 30 days after publication of this notice. However, written comments will continue to be accepted until the Pinelands Commission makes a decision on the application. Comments cannot be accepted by telephone.

Please submit any comments in writing, along with a copy of this notice, to: The Pinelands Commission Regulatory Programs P.O. Box 359 New Lisbon, NJ 08064

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates The limited liability company, or as it is known by its initials, a LLC, is the most common form of business entity created currently. However, for various reasons, some persons still choose to use a corporation as their choice for a business entity. If it your decision to incorporate your business, it is important to understand the meaning of the term. A corporation is a legal entity created by statute. The law regards a corporation as an entity distinct from its shareholders. The major characteristics of a corporation are: 1) the power to acquire, own and dispose of assets in the corporate name; 2) the power to sue and be sued; 3) a continuous existence, despite the death of individual shareholders; 4) limited liability of the shareholders; and 5) centralized management of assets by director and officers.

The following are types of corporations: 1. General Business Corporation – In general, the term “corporation” or “domestic corporation” are one with shares formed under the general business corporation law of a particular state.

2. Closely Held Corporation – A closely held corporation or a close corporation is one having: 1) a small number of stockholders; 2) no ready market for the corporate stock; and 3) substantial majority stockholder participation in the management, direction and operations of the corporation. Closely Held Corporations are often small businesses whose owners want to keep ownership and control in a few hands; the owners may in fact have a partnership relation but desire incorporation to achieve limited liability and potential tax benefits.

3. S Corporation – Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code allows certain closely held corporations to elect to avoid taxation as a cor-

poration, but instead have the shareholders taxed individually or their respective shares of the corporation’s income. This is known as “pass through income”.

4. Professional Corporations – A Professional Corporation is a corporation organized for the sole and specific purpose of rendering professional services (e.g., law or medicine) and which has as its shareholders only individuals who are licensed or otherwise legally authorized within the state to render that professional service.

The first step in the formation of a corporation is the filing of the articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. The articles of incorporation must state the intent to incorporate, the name and address of the corporation, the purpose for which the corporation is formed, any relevant stock information, and the period of duration of the corporation. The articles of incorporation may also contain any other lawful provisions specified by the incorporators, for example, restrictions on transfer and repurchase of shares. If the Secretary of State finds that the articles comply with the legal requirements, a certificate of incorporation will be issued. Upon issuance of the certificate of incorporation, the corporate existence is deemed to have begun.

At that time a tax identification number will be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service.

The initial meeting of the shareholders will be held and the certificates of stock issued and the officers will be elected by the shareholders.

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District Asks Parents To Register Incoming Kindergarten Students In March JACKSON – Parents of children who will be entering kindergarten next year are encouraged to make an appointment now to register their child during the month of March. The district will be offering scheduled, one-on-one registration appointments this year.

“It is incredibly important that parents begin now to complete our online registration process and call for their appointment so we can plan ahead for the next school year,”’ said Coordinator of Communica-

tions Allison Erwin. “If you are a parent of a kindergarten student, we are looking forward to registering your child as soon as possible.’”

Kindergarten registration information can be found on the district website at jacksonsd.org/kindergarten. There is an online form, and also supplemental forms that must be filled out prior to receiving an appointment. The forms are available for download and can also be picked up at any district elementary school.

1ST Annual Cigar Night

JACKSON – The Jackson Township PBA 168 is sponsoring a 1st Annual Cigar Night on April 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Jackson Mills Fire Station 54, 550 W Commodore Boulevard in Jackson.

Tickets are $75 and includes beer, food and three premium cigars. Door prizes and raffles. Whiskey tasting available. Live music by I AM Curble. Cigars provided by

Bullet Branch. It’s suggested that you bring a camping/lawn chair.

Funds raised help support the officers riding in the Police Unity Tour. Tickets are now available to purchase. Any questions or to purchase tickets contact: P.O. Matthew Kalbach at mkalbach@jacksontwpnj.net or P.O. Andrew Lopez at alopez@jacksontwpnj.net.

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Around The Jersey Shore Black And White Photo Gallery At Ocean County Artists Guild

ISLAND HEIGHTS – More than 38 photographers representing the Black Glass Gallery photo collective, will have their dynamic black-and-white images shown at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild during the month of April 2022.

The opening gallery reception at the Guild (OCAG) is April 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. (special evening reception). The BGG images will be on display April 2 to 26, with updated OCAG hours listed at their website. All work on display will be available for sale.

The Guild is located at 22 Chestnut Avenue in Island Heights.

“Visitors will see all the dimensions that black-and-white images have to offer,” said Suzanne Spitaletta, the founder and president of the BGG group. “During the month of April, visitors can see that fantastic images can come from shadows and light. Monochrome images have their own distinct tone, their own depth, their own personality.”

Black Glass Gallery got its start more than five years ago in Asbury Park and uses social media and online galleries to spotlight the images of BGG members. The images are often drawn from planned and guided photo journeys. Members have shown their work in various venues, including Asbury

Park, Atlantic City, and Middletown. Photo trips have been to various locations in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey during the past five years. (A list of the BGG members expected to exhibit is included.)

Black Glass Gallery (BGG) has an active membership of more than 130 ranging from paid professional photographers to enthusiastic amateurs.

BGG Members At April Event The BGG members exhibiting, in alphabetical order, include: Lef Carroll IV, Jason Cascais, Ryan Cervasio, Shirley Chan.

Mary Ellen Connelly, Bob Cuthbert, Susan Dugan, Sharon Edwards, Joan Gallagher, Mark Haviland, Rachel Herbert, Chad W. Hoover, Richard Huff, Stanton Hunter, Bryan Ince, Liz Keenan.

Also: Pete LaRocca, Sue Maguire, Leonard MacDonald, Mia Mutascio, Frank Parisi, Lori Parsells, Kevin Plant, Marguerite Vizza Portogallo, Brent Prendergast, Kristian Quistgaard, Tom Rostron, Patrick Saporito, Jeanne Schneider, Mickey Sica, Suzanne Spitaletta, Gene Stoye, Donna Turner, Andy Wolff and Gina Ziegler.

For directions, call the OCAG at 732-7064100, or visit them on the web at ocartistsguild.org. OCAG has memberships and volunteer opportunities available.

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2022 Easter Egg Hunt

JACKSON – Jackson Township has announced their 2022 Easter Egg Hunt for April 16 at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, 200 Kierych Memorial Drive, Jackson. Rain date April 23.

Parents/siblings will not be permitted to assist children. Children should come prepared with a basket or container to hold their eggs. Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.

For more information, call the Recreation De-

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Hunting times are as followed: 2- & 3-year-olds – 10 a.m.

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Governor Murphy’s proposed budget includes no increase in state support for Community

Colleges, yet New Jersey’s 18 Community Colleges serve more than 200,000 undergraduate students statewide each year. New Jersey’s Community Colleges are essential institutions of economic opportunity and critical to the state’s economic future, as we recover from the pandemic and beyond. New Jersey’s 18 Community Colleges call on Governor Murphy and the Legislature to allocate a full $15 million increase in state support as part of a multi-year effort to bring state support to levels that reflect the state’s commitment to supporting a high-quality, affordable college education for all New Jerseyans.

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Around The Jersey Shore New Jersey Natural Gas Holds Energy Assistance Days OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) will hold Energy Assistance Days in Ocean County to connect customers with grants to help pay their energy bills. The State of New Jersey’s winter moratorium expires March 15, leaving customers with overdue balances subject to service disconnections. NJNG encourages customers behind on their bills to attend an Energy Assistance Day to apply for grants and schedule payment arrangements to help them get caught up on their energy bills.

Bayville: March 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Re pre se nt at ive s f rom NJ NG a nd state-designated Community Action Partnership agencies will be available to answer questions, help determine which energy assistance programs meet customers’ needs and assist with the application process. “There are energy assistance programs available for households of varied income levels. State household income guidelines have increased, providing greater access to energy assistance for those who may not have qualified in the past,” says Maria Delaplain, manager of Energy Assistance at New Jersey Natural Gas. To apply for assistance, customers must bring: Social Security cards and proof of income for all household members.

Deed or rental lease.

Recent natural gas and electric bills.

Government-issued ID for applicant.

Lakewood: April 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT LIGHT – DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette has announced that the Barnegat Lighthouse will be closed to visitors for the next couple months as it undergoes a $1.3 million restoration.

The lighthouse closed on March 14, as construction will take place through October. The includes complete exterior restoration of the lighthouse, masonry recoating and repairs to the brick facade, interior lantern steel platform repairs, roof repairs and the installation of new windows.

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park will remain open.

“For 165 years the Barnegat Lighthouse has stood as an important beacon to sailors, ships and Jersey shore visitors,” Commissioner LaTo-

urette said. “This critical restorative work will ensure that the historic lighthouse remains a bright and welcoming landmark for future generations.”

During the restoration project, the lighthouse will remain dark.

“While the lighthouse will be closed to visitors, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park will continue to be open for fishing, hiking, birding and picnicking,” John Cecil, Assistant Commissioner for State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites, said. “The park office, interpretive center, fisherman’s walkway and trails also will remain open for guests to enjoy.”

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Secrets Of A Supplement Seller

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Today I was reminded about the special FDA regulations required for dietary supplements. It occurred when an Amazon representative called me to tell me that one word describing my sleep formula implied it was for a disease. That word was “aid” as in the term “sleep aid” which was on the description page. That wording implies it treats the disease of “insomnia.” In the USA, supplements are not allowed to state such things. So, my product was deleted for several days until I reworded the description.

According to FDA regulations and policies, food and dietary supplements are only allowed to make structure or function claims. Health claims are no longer allowed but they used to be. The regulations changed under someone’s administration a long time ago, and then one day, it suddenly became ‘illegal’ to make a disease claim for a supplement.

No one goes to jail, but they may get a warning letter, fined if you don’t oblige them, or potentially shut down.

The Food and Drug Administrations job is to “approve” a drug for a specific indication. The FDA works for pharmaceutical companies, and evaluates clinical trials for medications, not for dietary supplements.

From now on consider how supplement makers have to talk to you. It’s only with structure/function claims. If they claim their product treats a disease, that tells you they don’t know what they’re doing, or they’re intentionally trying fluff up their product to make a sale. Good sup-

plement sellers know how to talk in code.

Here are some examples: 1. These pills relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and tendonitis. That statement is bad because “arthritis” is a disease name and only drugs treat it. If a drug like Celebrex makes this claim, it’s totally okay because their medication is effective for those disease, and the clinical trials prove it. But someone selling their herbal cannot say it. (Supplement sellers would say their product “supports healthy joints, cartilage and tendons.”)

2. Vitamin D can help with respiratory infections or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Bad. Very bad! Unless of course you are trying to sell a drug for those disorders.

(We can say “Vitamin D supports healthy immune function or strong bones and teeth.)

3. Such and such pills are for diabetes.

Nope! Diabetes is a diseases and as such only drugs like metformin or insulin can help it. But a supplement formula -no matter how good it is- could never make that claim. (We’d state that our formula “supports a healthy pancreas” hoping you get it.)

See how it works now?

Makers are muzzled. It’s supposedly for your protection, but in my opinion, it can confuse you and cause you to take supplements that won’t help and might hurt… because you don’t know what it’s really intended for!

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Around The Jersey Shore

Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home Serving the community with dignity and compassion since 1869.

Susan S. Dunigan • Manager, NJ Lic. 4328 Aimee C. Brunson • Director, NJ Lic. 4511 Diana M. Daly • Advanced Planning Director, NJ Lic. 4920

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Do You Qualify To Apply For A Continuing Education Scholarship?

OCEAN COUNTY – It’s that time of year again!

Time to apply for financial assistance to defray the cost of your accredited continuing education (undergraduate or graduate) with a scholarship funded by the Ocean County Historical Society.

The Robert H. Staples Scholarship Committee will determine which applicants will be awarded one of four scholarships of $1,000 each. Obtain your application by calling the OCHS office at 732341-1800 or by mailing your request to the Ocean County Historical Society or by visiting the OCHS Museum at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753. Applications are available starting March 1.

Applicant Eligibility Criteria: Be a resident of Ocean County.

Be at least a graduating high school senior and be

accepted at or be attending an accredited continuing education program. (Note: Former scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for another Robert H. Staples Scholarship) Be an active member or closely related to a member of (e.g., Child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or spouse) of Ocean County Historical Society (Note: all student interns/volunteers are considered OCHS members) and Exhibit a current interest in history with an emphasis on volunteering at Ocean County Historical Society.

Hand deliver or mail via USPS the completed application package so that it will be received by May 2. Do not email this application nor other required documents.

Tracing Cranberry Inlet History

OCEAN COUNTY – Join Ocean County Historical Society’s Zoom presentation at 2 p.m. on March 20. Enthusiastic storyteller, Ron Post, a surveyor, sailor, racer of catamarans, car collector and 1970 graduate of the University of Walt Disney World, will present his research on the history of the Cranberry Inlet that once connected Barnegat Bay with the Atlantic Ocean.

Ron grew up in Morris County, collaborated with a surveyor after high school graduation, was drafted into the Army, returned to Morris County to collaborate again with a surveyor, and at age 29, moved with his sailboat to Orlando, FL. He became a marina supervisor at the Contemporary Hotel in Disney World, married his wife Karen in 1980, and then returned to the Jersey Shore.

Earning his surveyor’s license in 1983, Ron started his own surveying business in Toms River.

With Karen’s help, their “mom and pop” business working out of the basement has morphed into the present Ronald W. Post Surveying Inc. offering property, utility, and aerial surveying to the public.

Bringing his love of surveying and maps to his presentation, Ron will explain how Mother Nature created, then destroyed the Cranberry inlet, until enterprising developers and builders finally tamed it.

To register for Ron’s program, email oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com stating: 1) your name and March 20; 2) your zip code; 3) the email address they should use to send you instructions for accessing the Zoom program.

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Free Paper Shredding Days Coming To Your Town

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – You can safely shred and recycle your documents at special events throughout the county.

The locations will be open through their allotted time or until the truck is full. All of the documents will be destroyed confidentially on site.

Keep in mind, this is for residents only; businesses are not allowed. Stay in your vehicle at all times.

Residents are allowed to bring a maximum of five file boxes or clear bags (no black bags). You are welcome to bring re-useable containers.

This is only for paper, not books or junk mail. You can’t bring batteries, electronics, photos, x-rays, or CDs. If you bring unacceptable items, the entire load might be rejected.

You don’t have to live in the town in order to bring your documents there. You just have to live in Ocean County.

Barnegat: Saturday, September 24, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center at 5 Lippencott Avenue Beachwood: Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal complex lot, 1600 Pinewald Road Berkeley: Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. until noon in the recycling center lot, 630 Pinewald-Keswick Road Brick: Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the public works yard, 836 Ridge Road Jackson: Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. until noon, in the rear lot of the municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway Lacey: Saturday, September 17, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center lot, 820 Municipal Lane Lakewood: Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. until noon

Recreation Department Summer Camp Hiring JACKSON – The Jackson Recreation Department is now accepting applications for our 2022 Summer Camp Program. Tentative camp dates are June 27 through August 12. Applicants must be currently completing their freshman year of High School. To obtain an application call 732-928-1260 or email. ksevcenko@jacksontwpnj.net

at the public works yard, 1 America Avenue Little Egg Harbor: Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the community center lot, 319 W. Calabreeze Way Manchester: Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the soccer field at 101 S. Colonial Drive Point Pleasant Borough: Saturday, June 25, from

9 a.m. until noon, at the high school’s rear lot, 2300 Panther Path Seaside Park: Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. until noon, in the parking lot at S. Bayview Avenue and 14th Avenue Ship Bottom: Saturday, October 1, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal boat ramp, W 10th Street and Shore Avenue

Stafford: Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center at 370 Haywood Road Toms River: Friday, May 20, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the Riverwood parking lot, 250 Riverwood Drive Waretown: Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal complex, 50 Railroad Avenue

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Seaside Heights - SHAKE SHOPPE ARCADE AND ICE CREAM. Looking for part time and full time employees. Arcade Shift Leader, redemption and floor attendant.

Ice Cream sales and cashiers. Call Patty 908-770-6370.

(17) House For Sale By Owner - Waretown. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car garage, appliances, gas heat, central air. $289,900. 609-276-2119.

(13) DO YOU WANT TO SELL AN ACRE OF LAND - (WITH OR WITHOUT A HOUSE), ON OR OFF S. NEW PROSPECT ROAD, OR ON OR OFF BETHEL CHURCH R O A D ? L E AV E M E S S A G E 732-440-9051.

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Surrey Downs or any senior housing.

Low to mid 200,000, any location. Call 732-678-3880.

(14) SEEKING SMALL APT - Senior lady needs small one bedroom or lg. studio in Manchester area for May 1. Current landlady selling my unit unexpectedly. Worked from home for 39 years, am peaceful, quiet, have no pets, very dutiful on rent payment. 732-350-3046. (13)

Estate Sale Estate Sale - All Contents, 50+ years accumulation, photos on Craigslist, 44 Hastings Rd, Manchester. 3/18, 3/19, 3/20 9-2 (13)

Looking For Jobs If You Need To Improve Your Business - Call 732-255-3830 Professional Telemarketor.

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Items For Sale Generator Briggs Stratton 70008000W. Sequoia Nordic Track Skier.

Bench Weight machine. Call for info 609-549-6541.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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FREE ESTIMATES FOR PAINTING WORK - 25+ years experience, I n t e r i o r / E x t e r i o r, R e a s o n a ble prices and nice work, Leave message 732-907-0820.

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Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)

Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732350-4427 for more information.

All ages welcome.

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House/Pet Sitter available Extremely reliable with excellent references. I treat my clients' homes and pets as though they were my own. 732-606-3943.

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C . B . J . H o m e I m p ro v e m e n t s - Carpentry, painting, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decks & patios, flooring, basement water proofing & finishing, chimney & concrete work, driveways sealed, power washing, yard clean ups & house clean outs, fully insured N.J. license #13VH11804800 $ave call Clark @ 732-850-5060.

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Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates.

Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Mercuro & Sons Handyman Service - 13VH03469200. General contracting. 732-674-3346.

(13) We Have 30 Years Experience In Home Remodeling to Handyman jobs. Call us for a free estimate. 732-569-1406.

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Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (11)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (14)

Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Looking To Hire Someone For A Janitoral Position - Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 12 p.m, Monday Through Friday. Please send resume to admin@holidayheights.com, or call 732-244-8686 extension 210.

(14) Change Lives. Build Futures. Become a Direct Support Professional! Alternatives, Inc. is hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults with special needs. We get you CPR/ FA certified in addition to providing all the training you need to be successful.

All you need is a passion for helping others. Pay starting at $17.25/hr! Higher Weekend Pay! Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement! Advancement Opportunities! Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & Tinton Falls. Various FT & PT shifts available. APPLY ONLINE: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (17) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms.

No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) AID/COMPANION NEEDED - Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South. Please call 201-306-6839. (14)

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

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File Clerk Wanted - For law office. Flexible hours. Call 732523-5300 or email us at email@ walzerlawfirm.com. (14)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (18)

File Clerk Wanted - For law office. Flexible hours. Call 732-523-5300 or email us at email@walzerlawfirm.com. (14)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

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(19) Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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

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Ocean County College Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

TOMS R I V ER – T he Bel lwet he r College Consortium has named Ocean County College a winner of the highly-coveted Bellwether Award for its submission entitled Meet Reggie: the AI Chatbot Transforming Ocean County College. This impressive achievement was announced during the 28th Annual Community College Futures Assembly (CCFA) in San Antonio, Texas on March 1.

The nationally-recognized Bellwether Awards, established in 1995, are presented to institutions with cutting-edge, trendsetting programs, and considered one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for community colleges – likened to football’s Heisman Award. Public community colleges from all over the

United States are invited to apply, and ten finalists in each of three categories are invited to present their programs in a final round of competition at the annual meeting. One winner is selected from each category by a panel comprised of national experts.

Ocean County College took first place in the categor y of Planning, Governance and Finance, which recognizes programs or activities that improve ef f iciency a nd ef fect iveness i n t he community college. Presenters Dr. Jerry Racioppi, Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Sheenah Hartigan, Executive Director of Enrollment Services, and Dr. Kate Mohr, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services, introduced the judging panel to OCC’s behaviorally

intelligent chatbot, “Reggie.” Through d i r e c t e n g a g e m e n t w it h s t u d e n t s , “Reggie” elicits real-time data which enables OCC to take proactive measures to address individual student needs, adjust program delivery, and increase student registration, while maximizing the efficiency of academic and student support staff.

“Ocean County College is honored to receive the prestigious Bellwether Award,” said Dr. Jon H. Larson, president of Ocean County College. “This recognition is a ref lection of the hard work and dedication of ou r facult y and staff and an aff ir mation of the innovative spirit that contributes to the success of our students. We are proud to represent our community as a lead-

ing institution in the nation, and we are excited to continue working with our partners to meet the challenges facing community colleges today.”

Finalists at this year’s assembly represented 19 states and 25 community colleges, each demonstrating a commitment to innovative responses to critical issues.

Ocean County College is thrilled to be among them.

“This a wonderful award for the College,” said Jerry J. Dasti, Chair of the OCC Board of Tr ustees. “The team worked very hard, and their hard work brought great pride and honor to OCC.” For more information about the national Bellwether Award competition, visit the Bellwether College Consortium website at bellwethercollegeconsortium.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Jersey Shore ROCKS Dementia Benefit

TOMS RIVER – Jersey Shore ROCKS Dementia Benefit event for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is taking place on March 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Town Square at the Jersey Shore, 1930 NJ-88, Brick Township.

A Jersey Shore themed night of live music by two Jersey Classic Rock Bands offering party hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s to today performing for the evening with the goal to bring back fond memories of going “Down the Shore” on a Friday night.

Opening the show will feature No Reply Band with special guest appearance by Jersey Blues Rocker Matt O’Ree and to close things out, Full Stride Band will share their Jersey shore sound with hits from Springsteen, Southside Johnny and more.

They chose Town Square at the Jersey Shore for this year’s event as the perfect venue having the themed amenities and authentic details like “Rosie’s Diner” a Billiard/Card Room, Movie Theatre, Music Room a “Boardwalk” area all with over 12000 square feet for dancing, socializing and tables to sit and enjoy the evening. In addition, Town Square shares CVCJ’s dedication to provide support and relief to those families dealing with the challenges of living with or caring for someone with dementia at home.

Local vendors will be providing Jersey Shore themed food, drink and activities, including: Bar Food by JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant in Toms River, Local craft beer by Carton Brewery in Atlantic Highlands; Bavarian pretzels and Italian Ices by Rudi’s on Main in Belmar; Handmade Taffy & Fudge by All About Dessert and Photo Booth by Lily Pannella Photography.

Tickets are $25 each and includes a commemorative wristband (donated by Wristband Bros); printed Photobooth shots and one free raffle chance for Music inspired prizes like “One month of music lessons from Lakehouse Music in Asbury Park” and “Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Autographed Album” and “Alive Inside Music Players”.

Tickets to attend can be purchased online at caregivervolunteers.org/jersey-shore-rocks-dementia-march-2022.

Proceeds from the event will go towards CVCJ’s continued efforts to offer free support, resources, vital services, and community connection to frail elderly and those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia and their family caregivers via our specialized Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program and our Alive Inside inspired, inter-generational program that seeks to connect youth to those with dementia through the Power of music. For more information, go to caregivervolunteers.org/gethelp/connect-thru-music.

These generous sponsors have made this event possible: Main level EVENT SPONSOR – Town Square at the Jersey Shore 2nd level of support (Rosie’s Diner Sponsors) – Brandywine Living, is a premier provider of quality care and services to seniors; Embracing Hospice is dedicated to meeting the special physi-

cal, emotional, and spiritual needs of the terminally ill and their families with compassion, comfort, dignity and exceptional palliative care; and Vision Financial Services, Inc. owner Anne Kraljic, helps clients attain their financial goals in life, located in Toms River, serving clients throughout the country.

3rd level of support (Bandstand/Photo Booth Sponsors) – Artis Senior Living Eatontown, Atlantic Physical Therapy, Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks LLC & Harrogate Living.

4th level (Boardwalk Sponsors) – Artis Senior Living Brick, Holistcare Hospice, Imperial Care Center and Veterans Care Services.

Media Sponsor is Jersey Shore Online.

People with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are usually cared for by family members or friends. The majority (80%) of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are receiving care in their homes. Each year, more than 16 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for family and friends with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

In 2019, these caregivers will provide an estimated 18.5 billion hours of care. Approximately twothirds of dementia caregivers are women, about one in three caregivers (34%) is age 65 or older, and approximately one-quarter of dementia caregivers are “sandwich generation” caregivers, meaning that they care not only for an aging parent, but also for children under age 18.

Caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias provide care for a longer duration than caregivers of people with other types of conditions (79% versus 66%). Well over half (57%) of family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias provide care for four years or more.

More than six in 10 (63%) Alzheimer’s caregivers expect to continue having care responsibilities for the next five years compared with less than half of caregivers of people without dementia (49%).

The demands of caregiving can limit a caregiver’s ability to take care of themselves. Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias are at greater risk for anxiety, depression, and poorer quality of life than caregivers of people with other conditions.

Inspired by the mission of the Alive Inside Foundation, the 3rd Jersey Shore ROCKS Dementia event is part of an annual worldwide effort called World Rocks Against Dementia (WRAD), started in March 2016, inspired by the award-winning Sundance Film Festival film “Alive Inside”. The mission, to create awareness of the global impact of dementia as well as support organizations that provide services and build hope for families dealing with the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The first year of WRAD included events in 31 cities in 15 countries. Over the past two years of covid related restrictions, the number of locations has diminished but this year so far are over 20 locations holding a music event between March and May 2022.

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Going Green Councilman Borrelli brought up an ordinance on second reading that finalized the formation of a Going Green Committee.

He said the proposed committee’s purpose would be “looking for ways through grants and other possible means to save our town money and protect our environment in Jackson.”

“We’re going to need residents to serve on this committee who live in our town, serve on various boards and commissions and work for our town. I encourage you to fill out a citizen leadership form and joining this committee which are available on the Jackson Township website jacksontwp.net,” he added.

The Jackson Times, March 19, 2022, Page 23 Summer Camp Registration Open The councilman announced that registration began for this summer’s summer camp program on March 1. Those parents seeking to register their children K-8 can contact the Recreation Department by calling 732928-1260 or send an e-mail to ksevcenko@ jacksontwp.net The dates for the camp are June 27 to August 12.

Food Trucks Needed Councilman Borelli also noted that food trucks were needed for the second Township Food Truck and Fireworks Festival that drew a large crowd last summer. “This year it will be held on Sunday June 26, starting at 4 p.m. in Johnson Park. It was a big hit last year. We are hoping for a great turnout and great weather like last year. The application deadline for food trucks is May 2. For more information call the Recreation Department as well.”

─Photo courtesy Jackson Township Members of the Jackson Football and Cheer Team gather with the governing body following an award ceremony during a meeting of the Township Council.

A FEW TIPS AND TRICKS WILL ENSURE YOU BAKE THICK, CHEWY COOKIES EVERY TIME

By America’s Test Kitchen

CHEWY CHOCOLATE COOKIES Makes 12 cookies

1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup (4 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup packed (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

um speed until well combined, about 1 1/2 minutes. Scrape down bowl.

4. Add egg, vanilla and melted chocolate.

Mix on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape down bowl.

5. Add flour mixture. Mix on low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down bowl and stir in any remaining dry flour. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. When dough is ready, use your hands to roll dough into 12 balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Place dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheet, arranging them in staggered rows and leaving 2 inches of space between balls.

8. Bake cookies until edges have just begun to set but centers are still very soft, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a cooling rack. Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet, about 30 minutes. Serve.

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

2. Place chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave at 50% power until melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Use a rubber spatula to stir chocolate until completely melted and smooth.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl if using a handheld mixer), combine sof- Recipe note: We prefer Dutch-processed tened butter and the sugars. Mix on medi- cocoa powder in this recipe.

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