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New Memories Coming To Historic Rova Farms

Land To Be Bought Where Schools Proposed

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Mayor Michael Rei n a re ce ntly a nnounced that the township has negot iat e d succe ssf u l ly to acquire a 32-acre far m on Leesville Road, where a pr ivate developer is proposing to build four private schools.

The parcel of land in question, located at 443 Leesville Road, is owned by Bellevue E s t a t e s , L L C. T he owner’s application

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─Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Memories are all that’s left of the Rova farms buildings.

(Inset): Singing and dancing shared the heritage of the area.

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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News

By Stephanie Faughnan JACKSON – A Russian Orthodox Church stands majestically atop the hill overlooking Rova Farms – as though to protect the legacy of the arrival of the Russian people from their homeland.

“We have a historical tie with Rova

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to construct four private schools at this location is currently before t he Ja ck son Planning Board.

“We have been successful in negotiating with the ow ners of this Leesville Road proper t y with the intent of having the township acquire this parcel of land,” Mayor Reina said.

“As details are being finalized with the landowners, no additional information is (Land - See Page 6)

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Political Sparring Starts At Council Meeting

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - During the public comment period a resident used his time to ask questions of a council member who is running for election.

Resident Joseph Sullivan came up to the microphone and directed questions to Council President Martin

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Flemming. At the time, Flemming was r unning for mayor against fellow Republican Michael Reina, the incumbent mayor.

Sullivan asked, “is it true you are supporting the idea of raising taxes at least $350 a year to collect more leaves.”

“No that is not what

I said, that was taken out of context. What I said was that people get upset when the leaves aren’t picked up.

Everybody knows we can’t pick up leaves in this town three times a week,” Flemming said.

“It would probably cost closer to $750,000” Sullivan added.

Flemming responded, “it wouldn’t be done.”

Sullivan then asked if Flemming was a former registered Democrat and is now a Republican.

“That is false sir,” Flemming answered.

“I wasn’t registered as anything. I was an independent.”

After the meeting, Sullivan posted on social media that Flemming had lied about his party affiliation prior to becoming a councilman in 2020.

Sullivan asked Flemming, “what are your thoughts on running the government, hiring

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-Photo courtesy Jackson Township Roadwork on Jackson Township roads will continue with 20 additional streets in the township scheduled for improvements or paving.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Twenty local roads are part of an ongoing, comprehensive investment in the community’s infrastructure, officials said.

The township has invested more than $6.7 million in road paving,

road repairs and critical infrastructure upgrades in the last four years according to a news release, posted on the township’s website.

The entire lengths of High Street, Green Valley Road, Denmark (Roads - See Page 22)

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Visitors looked at photos from Rova’s busier days.

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Farms,” said Father Serge Ledkovsky of St. Vladimir’s Russian Or thodox Church. “But the property is not ours; we are essentially neighbors.”

Ledkovsky joined a few dozen people at a special event last month to learn Jackson Township’s future plans for the 34acre property. A deteriorated building bearing the scripted letters of the Rova logo remains at the site’s entrance as a reminder of the name of the once vibrant spot at 120 Cassville Road.

The name “ROVA” actually represents a partial acronym for what is roughly translated into English as the Russian Mut ual Aid Society. Ledkovsky described Rova as an organization that helped immigrants to get on their feet in America.

Assemblyman Alex Sauickie appeared with Jackson Township Councilmen Steve Chisholm and Nino Borelli as hosts of the Rova Farms event. A couple of months ago, Sauickie resigned from his elected role on the local governing body to fill the seat vacated by late Assemblyman Ronald Dancer.

“We had to use eminent domain to prevent developers from buying the property,” explained Sauickie. “We had a deal with the Rova Farms owner, and at the last minute, the owner came back and said he had a developer coming in at a higher price.”

Township officials decided eminent domain was not something to be employed loosely; however, the Rova Farms acquisition was thought to be for the greater good of the community. Jackson Township used open space funds to purchase the property for $600,000 in 2019, which Sauicke said was fair market value.

A committee formed by the governing body has already come up with preliminary plans for the area’s transformation.

However, authorities say they are open to suggestions and that nothing is set in stone.

“Unfortunately, the building will need to come down because it’s been in disrepair and is unsafe, and there’s really nothing salvageable,” said Chisholm.

“The long-range plan is to put a smaller community center and a little historic cultural center behind it. There will also be a small snack bar with an amphitheater, so groups like high school kids have a place to perform.”

Perhaps the future could hold the prospect of headliner shows with big names reappear ing on the legendar y Rova Farms property.

“One time Bruce Springsteen played here,” Sauickie shared. “I like telling the story that the tickets were only $5, and they spelled his name Bruce “Springstein” so he was Bruce Springstein for the day.”

The rock and roll legend’s book “Born to Run” incorporates a tale about a fight that occurred at Rova Farms, the (Rova - See Page 8)

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This Is Halloween: Everybody Make A Scene

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – “The Nightmare Before Christmas” opens with a song “This Is Halloween” encouraging “Everybody Make A Scene.”

The people marching in the parade certainly listened to the lyrics.

Sirens blared as fire trucks – some made up to look like horror movie backdrops – lit up the night. A bicycle stunt show put people on the edge of their seats. Costumes ranged from cute to fearsome.

The song says “This is Halloween.” But what is Halloween really? What does it mean for the hundreds – if not thousands – of people who filled the downtown area on that night?

Part of Halloween is tradition. This is the 83rd time the parade was held, run by the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. The first one was in 1919. However, a few years in the 1930s were missed due to lack of funds. There were also no parades during some years of WWII and the pandemic. The parade is billed as the second largest Halloween parade in the country, second only to Greenwich Village. The parade made its way from Highland Parkway, down Route 9, turning on Washington Street and ending at the county Administration Building.

Taylor Wentworth of Toms River and her sister Sandra Florentino had been coming for decades.

“I love it. It’s my favorite day of the year,” Wentworth said.

They were in costume – and so were the little ones with them. It was the first year for Florentino’s fiancé, and she hoped to make it a tradition for him, too.

Joseph Placente, sometimes referred to as “Mr. America,” showed that he marches in more than just the parades for the patriotic holidays.

As opposed to having a grand marshal for the parade, this year they honored all front line health care heroes. There were 11 walking and nine float divisions – with awards for first, second, and third place in categories.

Halloween is also a time to show off your creativity. People decorated their trucks and cars with graves and monsters. A zombie hunting ATV would follow a wheelchair made to look like the house with balloons from “Up.” The local school bands showed off their skill playing songs like “Ghostbusters” and “Thriller.” They marched, dragging feet like zombies, cobwebs dangling from instruments.

Casey Sugrue, a 19-year-old from Toms River, had a home-made Hellraiser costume, complete with real nails coming off her headpiece.

Judy Waldy of Toms River positively glowed as a jellyfish with lights throughout the creature’s body and tentacles. Her blue dress was made to sparkle like the water reflecting the lights. She made the costume two years ago for a costume event for the Philharmonic.

“This is our first time,” she said of her visit with her husband Bill. They recently moved here from the New York area. They had heard through local friends just how big this is and wanted to see for themselves.

This was also the first time at the parade for Maureen Graham of Lavallette.

“I’ve always wanted to do this,” she said.

Her and her friends set up their seats at 11:30 a.m.,

wanting to make sure they got a spot. They went back home for a while and then came back from Lavallette at 5 p.m. for the parade that started at 7. While being photographed by the Toms River Times, a pair of orcs photobombed them. The orcs had been seen sparring with their weapons earlier by the parking garage.

There was a playful mood along the sidelines.

Kids bounced around in anticipation. At one point, someone ran across Water Street, tagged a complete stranger, and shouted “olly olly oxen free!”

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Maybe Halloween can be seen as a way to examine what really scares us, even in a humorous way.

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One little ghost girl zoomed from side to side on a hoverboard, eerily staring silently at people.

Heidi Meyer and her coworkers went as spotted lanternfly swatters, bravely defending the area from those crop-destroying pests.

An hour into the parade, something scary really did happen – it began to rain. This put a damper on the spirits of those marching and watching.

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Continued From Page 1 available at this time,” the mayor said this week. “My priority is to protect existing neighborhoods within Jackson Township and to protect and honor the rights of all Jackson residents.”

Mayor Reina added, “we have found a way to achieve both outcomes with

this agreement once it is finalized and approved.”

Currently, testimony is set to resume at the Jackson Planning Board meeting of December 12 on an applicant’s proposal to construct the four private schools at that address. Bellevue Estates, LLC, is seeking approval from the township to build three private elementary schools, one private high school and a gymnasium at the property.

The applicant is also seeking a prel i m i na r y a nd f i nal major site pla n approval and preliminar y and f inal major subdivision approval of one lot into four lots.

During last month’s Planning Board meeting, testimony was heard on the application by representatives of Bellevue Estates. They gave details on the plan for the four schools and residents had the opportunity to comment on it

during a three-hour hearing.

Attorney Donna Jennings represents Bellev ue Estates. Doug K lee is the Planning Board’s engineer. Ernie Peters, the board’s planner said during the October meeting that schools are a permitted use in the township’s R-3 zone. This zone requires a minimum lot size of 3 acres.

Peters noted there was no distinction between schools that were nonprof it public schools and private schools.

The applicant’s planner, Ian Borden, explained that 443 Leesville Road is bet ween Bu rke and Diamond roads while Quaker Hill Road is directly across from the proposed site for the four private schools.

The project site is su r rounded by residential uses on half-acre and 1-acre lots. Borden also noted that wetlands exist on the northern edge of the development site. He added they would be protected by a buffer zone.

Borden said the individual lots created by the subdivision of the 32-acre tract would conform to the 3-acre zone requirement and that the applicant was proposing to widen Leesville Road in accordance with Ocean County standards. Leesville Road is a county road.

Testimony provided by the applicant’s representatives suggested each school would operate on a private well and septic system.

Klee expressed concerns over that noting, the potential “impact of (the wells and septic systems) on the adjoining properties’ septic systems and wells.”

Jennings replied that the water and septic issues weren’t within the Planning Board’s author it y and that the applicant would be required to obtain outside agency approvals, including approvals from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, for the application.

The township’s purchase of the property may well alter plans for the site and f u r ther details f rom the mayor and administration are expected to be released in the weeks to come.

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Health Insurance Marketplace Opened For Uninsured From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride announced that consumers shopping for 2023 health coverage can start purchasing plans beginning November 1, 2022, when Open Enrollment begins at the state’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace, Get Covered New Jersey (GetCovered.NJ.gov). Consumers will benefit from historic levels of financial help that remain available for the upcoming year and more plan options with the addition of a new insurance company offering plans on the marketplace.

Established by the Murphy Administration, Get Covered New Jersey is where individuals and families who do not have health insurance through an employer or other program, such as Medicaid or Medicare, can easily shop for and buy health insurance. Get Covered New Jersey is the only place residents can get financial help for health coverage.

The Open Enrollment Period for 2023 coverage at Get Covered New Jersey will run from November 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Consumers must enroll

by Dec. 31 for coverage starting Jan. 1; if they enroll by Jan. 31, coverage will begin Feb. 1.

Residents can view available 2023 health plans, compare costs and see if they qualify for financial help now,

b efor e t he e n rol l me nt window opens, using the Get Covered New Jersey Shop and Compare tool.

All consu mers need is their zip code, birth date and income, and they can view the plans available and the estimated amount of financial help they may qualify for in order to lower premium costs.

“New Jersey continues to be guided by the belief that healthcare is a right. That principle has served as the foundation for our work to improve access to quality, affordable health coverage for our residents,” said Governor Murphy. “Through the efforts of our Administration and the Biden-Harris Administration, I am thrilled our state will be able to offer even more health insurance plan options with record levels of financial help. I encourage individuals seeking health coverage to take advantage of these historic savings by visiting Get Covered New Jersey to find and enroll in the plan that best meets their family’s needs.”

Thanks to the Inf lation Reduction Act passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in August 2022, record-level savings will remain available to help lower the costs of monthly premiums.

The federal American Rescue Plan Act, signed last year, significantly increased the amount of financial help available to consumers and removed the income cap to receive assistance. No one pays more than 8.5 percent of their income for health insurance through Get Covered New Jersey. The federal savings allowed New Jersey to increase the amount of state subsidies, called New Jersey Health Plan Savings, which are

available to eligible consumers and to extend the savings to residents at higher income levels for the first time last year, allowing those earning an annual salary of up to 600 percent of the federal poverty level ($81,540 for an individual and $166,500 for a family of four) to receive state assistance. The Inflation Reduction Act extended the historic federal savings for three years.

Nine out of 10 residents enrolling will qualify for financial help, and many people will have access to a health plan at a cost of $10 a month or less. Plans and prices change each year, so individuals who have coverage now should review their plan options during the Open Enrollment Period to find the plan that best meets their needs and budget.

The federal administration also recently eliminated the “family glitch” to further bolster affordability of health insurance. As a result of this action, family members of workers who are offered affordable self-only coverage but unaffordable family coverage may qualify for premium tax credits to buy plans on the marketplace. Generally, families paying more than 9.12% of their income towards employer coverage in 2023 may have more affordable options through Get Covered New Jersey.

This Open Enrollment Period, five insurance companies will offer plans through the marketplace, with Aetna joining A mer iHealth, Hor izon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, and Ambetter from WellCare of New Jersey.

The upcoming Open Enrollment Period begins Get Covered New Jersey’s third year in operation. In 2020, the state transitioned away from the federal mar-

ketplace, HealthCare.gov, and became a full operational State Based Exchange.

The state expanded the Open Enrollment Period in 2020 to three months, from the previous six-week window available under the previous federal administration, began offering state subsidies, and invested more in outreach and trained experts who provide free, unbiased enrollment assistance to residents in the community.

This year, 17 Navigators, which are New Jersey-based community organizations, will provide enrollment assistance, outreach and education year-round for 2023 coverage, available now and throughout the Open Enrollment Period. Navigators also assist consumers who are eligible to enroll in coverage outside of Open Enrollment, through Special Enrollment Periods throughout the year.

Open Enrollment is the only time of year residents can enroll in a plan, unless they have a major life event, such as marriage, pregnancy, or moving, that qualifies them for a Special Enrollment Period or if they qualify for NJ FamilyCare.

Health plans offered through GetCovered.NJ.gov cover preventive services, emergency services, prescription drugs, prenatal and pediatric care, and more, and no one can be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition.

Consumers are encouraged to use the free assistance available in local communities throughout the state by visiting Find Local Assistance at or to call the Customer Call Center 1-833-677-1010 TTY 711.

In New Jersey, there remains a requirement to have health coverage. Residents who do not qualify for an exemption from the Shared Responsibility Payment will pay a penalty at tax time.

Bill Package Would Help Residents During The Next Big Storm TRENTON - Hurricane Ian’s recent path of destruction in Florida is reminiscent of Superstorm Sandy’s devastating impact on New Jersey, says Assemblyman Alex Sauickie (R-12th), who introduced a storm-related bill package in advance of the 10th anniversary of the state’s worst natural disaster. The three bills would help Garden State residents and businesses prepare for and recover from weather events.

“Seeing the images of boats washed ashore, homes ripped from their foundations, and recovery efforts in Florida brings back memories of Superstorm Sandy,” Sauickie said. “I have so much empathy for the people of Florida, because we understand what they are going through. It’s why I believe this package of bills is so important right now.”

Approximately 30,000 residents were displaced from their homes in Ocean County, more than any other New Jersey county, after Superstorm Sandy hit the state’s coast on Oct. 29, 2012. Thirty-eight people in New Jersey died and as many as 82,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed.

“During Sandy, 2.6 million New Jersey residents lost power. A third of them went without electricity for at least a week. That kind of outage is devastating to everyone, but even losing power for a day can have major consequences for those who rely on medical devices,” Sauickie said.

The lawmaker wants to incentivize taxpayers to put in whole-house backup generators at their primary residence by offering an income tax deduction. It’s a

measure (A4732) that Sauickie says can literally save lives by providing power and preser ving emergency ser vices during a storm.

To address the associated costs following the loss of power, Sauickie sponsors another bill (A333) awaiting a hearing in an Assembly committee. It would require electric companies to reimburse residential or commercial customers who experience outages lasting more than 48 hours for the cost of spoiled food, prescription medicine, or perishable goods. Residents could receive up to $540 and businesses could recoup as much as $10,700.

“With sky-high food prices, a family cannot easily replace a week’s worth of groceries. And New Jersey businesses, especially small businesses, cannot take

another financial hit. Being forced to throw away products because of power restoration delays isn’t within most businesses’ budgets,” Sauickie added.

“Public utilities providing unreliable service have to be held accountable.”

The third bill (A4731) would authorize public utilities and cable, internet and cell phone companies to operate more efficiently during emergencies by using drones to assess and maintain critical i n f r a st r uct u re. T he st ate wou ld be required to adopt rules, in accordance with federal laws and regulations, permitting the use of unmanned aircraft in this manner.

“Getting this bill package passed ahead of the next Sandy, Ian or Ida is crucial to our security, safety and resilience,” Sauickie said.

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Continued From Page 4 “Russian social club on the outskirts of town.”

Rova Farms represents Jackson Township’s first public waterfront property with its location on Cassville Lake. Plans include a kayak launch and a pavilion with a scenic view of the water. In addition, a fishing dock will allow people an alternative to casting their line from the grass surrounding the lake.

Nature trails and a children’s playground are incorporated into the township’s plans for the area. In addition, a proposed community garden suggests a special significance considering the roots of the acquired land.

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History And Personal Stories Local historian, and former mayor of Toms River, Mark Mutter sits on St. Vladimi r’s Chu rch Cou ncil and shared an over view of Rova Far ms from research, while others had some anecdotal remembrances.

According to Mut ter, Rova began sometime in the late 1920s after the Russian Revolution. People who left their homeland in search of freedom also cont i nued to do so af ter bot h world wars.

The organization decided to purchase the Cassville Road property and turned 1,640 acres into farming land. This allowed new immigrants to settle in tiny huts throughout the area as they bought land from Rova and worked the farms.

As t i me went by, the com mu n it y i nve st e d i n t wo Ru ssia n O r t hodox chu r che s. St . Ma r y’s i s ju st dow n the road f rom Rova Far ms and was started by the Ladies Auxiliary of the First Branch of Rova, according to the church’s history. It sits beside St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Cemetery, a place for those associated with Rova to bury their dead.

The Russian immigrants lived among themselves as they worshipped and worked together. As they prospered and new generations grew, they began slowly selling off their farms. The land remained a cultural haven for newcomers to the country and those already settled in the area.

Rova Farms ultimately transformed into an eth nic-st yle resor t that was enjoyed as a center for im mig rants from Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe. People would come to stroll through the area and enjoy the music and Russian delicacies. They danced and enjoyed dipping into the lake on hot summer days for decades. People came from all over to enjoy the cultural f lair.

“In 1988, there were literally many t h o u s a n d s of p e o p l e h e r e fo r t h e 1,000th anniversary of Orthodoxy in Russia,” said Mut ter. “St. Vladimir brought Christianity to Russia, and between the church and Rova, thousands came to visit.”

A fire on the premises was the be-

ginning of the end for the excitement at Rova Farms. Ultimately, the space was reduced to a Tuesday f lea market.

At t or neys a nd i n su r a nce companies who may have never visited the once-booming resort are all too familiar with the name Rova Farms. A 1974 New Jersey Supreme Court case stands as precedential law for bad faith claims against insurance companies who fail to reasonably settle claims within policy limits.

The legal case involved a man who was paralyzed after he suffered injuries after jumping in the shallow end of the property’s lake. Rova’s insurance company refused to pay the $50,000 policy limits, and the case went to trial. The jury awarded the victim $225,000, and the resort went after their insurance company for the money, saying they acted in bad faith.

One of the visitors to the recent event at Rova Farms recalled the accident. Meanwhile, Tamara Worontsoff Woronczuk’s other memories went even further back in time and brought a smile to her face.

“I started coming here when I was six months old in 1944,” shared Woronczuk, whose grandparents immigrated to the states before the Russian Revolution.

“I came every summer with my grandmother. We ate in the restaurant and danced every Friday and Saturday until our feet fell off.”

Woronczuk painted a picture of fun times with visitors exhibiting stylish and skillful dance moves from waltzes to cha chas and tangos. After years of enjoying her childhood and teen years at Rova Farms, Woronczuk earned the coveted title of Miss Rova Farms 1963.

According to Woronczuk, girls came from various branches that extended from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The young ladies all arrived at the competition in limousines and were assigned escorts. The contest included a talent portion and an interview.

The recollection of years of fun times left Woronczuk with a feeling of nostalgia when she attended the event hosted by township officials.

“It was a very hard day for me,” Woronczuk said. “It was ver y sentimental because I spent well over 20 years there growing up, and everyone knew everyone; it was home away from home.”

“It was very sad to see it go downhill the way it did,” continued Woronczuk.

“But I am so pleased that Jackson has purchased the land and is going to make it into something that people can continue to enjoy.”

The afternoon at Rova Farms last month treated interested guests to much more than information. Renewed life was infused into the property as dancers took to the stage in traditional garb, and a vocalist belted out original songs in the style of Belarusian Folklore.

Heritage plays a vital role in the legacy of Rova Farms, with the preservation of Russian artifacts a critical part of the township’s plans for reopening the property.

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Girls Volleyball Team Show Support For Breast Cancer

─Photo courtesy Jackson School District JACKSON – Coach Brian Chesley and Jackson Liberty Girls Volleyball Team at the October 16 American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk in Point Pleasant.

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Below are the following events for the month of November: Moth Night in the Pines: Mysteries of the night come into the light for this unique forest experience. Moths are as beautiful as their butterf ly cousins and are surprising to see as they do not move once they land on our lighted viewing screens.

Program will be led by: Ann-Marie Woods, an enthusiastic moth specialist with all the amazing details for these marvelous creatures.

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litter, tree bark, and even in manmade structures. These moths are f lying on cloudy afternoons and evenings above freezing, to nectar on the last plants still blooming in fall and to sip dew and raindrops for moisture.

This program meets on November 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. out front of the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson.

Attendance is limited to 15 persons and registration is free.

Shinrin - Yoku Forest Therapy: E njoy a s e n s o r y, m e d it a t ive w a l k utilizing, deep breathing and other techniques to immerse oneself in the forest and nature for relaxation and improved health. Wear soft shoes and dress for the weather. Short easy walk approximately 1 hour in length.

This program meets on November 13, 14 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. out front of the Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson.

Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 15 people per hike. Registration is free and open to all persons 15 years plus.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Recreation Department presents Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3 at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall,

93 West Veterans Highway.

Visit with Santa Claus and leave your letters in Santa’s mailbox. Enjoy entertainment and refreshments.

Jackson Elks Veterans Luncheon JACKSON – Jackson Elks will be hosting a Veterans Luncheon on November 9 at 1 p.m.

Veteran and a guest eat free. Entertainment

provided by LZ Jersey Veteran Band.

The Jackson Elks #2744 is located at 1059 E. Veterans Highway in Jackson.

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Certified List Of Polling Locations 2022 November General Election

JACKSON – Jackson Township has released a certified list of polling locations for the 2022 November General Election on November 8.

All locations are HAVA compliant/ ADA accessible. Note: Lucy N. Holman School is no longer a polling location.

Districts 6 and District 19 will be voting at Jackson First Aid Building, located at 38 East Veterans Highway.

Districts 1, 3, 21: Jackson Township Municipal Building – 95 West Veterans Highway Districts 2, 15: VFW Post 4703 – 54 Magnolia Drive Districts 4, 20, 23, 24: Jackson Township Senior Center - 45 Don Connor Boulevard District 5: Greenbriar at Winding Ways - 81 No. Baker Drive Districts 7, 8, 9, 27: Jackson 21- Wel-

come Ce nt e r -10 E a st Com mo dore Boulevard Districts 10, 12, 30: Knights of Columbus - 401 Bartley Road Districts 6, 11, 19: Jackson First Aid Bldg. - 38 East Veterans Highway Districts 13, 31: Oak Tree Mobile Home Park - 565 Diamond Road District 16: Sixty Acres Clubhouse - 1 Nature Boulevard District 14: Miller Avenue Firehouse 785 Miller Avenue Districts 17, 25, 32: Jackson Mills Fire Company - 465 No. County Line Road District 18: Jackson Township M.U.A. - 135 Manhattan Street Districts 22, 26: Westlake Village Clubhouse - One Pine Lakes Circle Districts 28, 33: Four Seasons at Metedeconk - 1 Nottingham Way Districts 29, 34: Four Seasons at South Knolls - 68 Huntington Drive

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Fried Oyster & Chicken Salad Dinner

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 have announced their all you can eat Fried Oyster & Chicken Salad Dinner on November 6.

Sit down or take out. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets for sale every Thursday night

from 6 to 7 p.m. at the fire house. Pick up/seating times between 12 to 4 p.m.

For more information, call 732-6722469. The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company is located at 59 Main Street New Egypt.

New Egypt Historical Society Pie Fundraiser

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Historical Society is taking orders for freshly baked pies.

Flavors include: cherry, apple, pumpkin, lemon meringue or coconut custard. The cost is $20 per pie.

Toyland At The Senior Center

JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Senior Center presents Toyland on December 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

While supplies last: children under 10 receive a free “dressed” teddy bear, cookie and juice when visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Leave a letter in Santa’s mailbox. Enjoy free face painting, tattoos and balloon making.

Available for purchased: hot dogs, nachos with cheese hot pretzels, baked goods, hot chocolate, coffee and soda.

How To Economically Use Facebook To Grow Your Business

JACKSON – A Facebook page helps legitimize your business in the customer’s eye. Learn useful tips and tricks to ensure a successful Facebook advertising campaign.

Sponsored by SCORE Southeast NJ. This seminar will be held at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on November 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Learning Basic American Sign Language (ASL)

JACKSON – Join us as we break down beginning ASL signs. Class will be on November 14 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch.

Open to ages 6 to 10.

Registration required. Please fill one form per each kid to be register. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Must place and pay orders by November 9.

Pickup at 125 Evergreen Road, New Egypt on November 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. of November 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Call Margaret Neuman at 609-758-7237 for more information.

VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION Please join us in honoring our Veterans on Friday, November 11th • 11:00 AM 1 Colonial Drive • Manchester, NJ 08759

Sponsored by Oliverie Funeral Home & Manchester Township Geraldine Oliverie • Mgr. NJ Lic No. #3833 2925 Ridgeway Rd • Manchester, NJ 08759 Oliverie Funeral Home has started a new project for the Veterans of Manchester Twp. We are currently collecting your personal photos that you are willing to share and publish in a veteran’s book for your community.

We are looking for pictures of you or your loved one in uniform and in any service-connected pictures you are willing to share and publish. Once completed the book will be given to the mayor and town council at a special Veteran’s Day commemorative presentation on November 11, 2022. We would also like to invite you and all veterans to a light snack in town hall after the ceremonies.

To participate please send or bring in your photos for us to scan, with the veteran’s name, branch service dates and DD214 to verify any medals given.

The deadline for this is Friday November 4, 2022.

For more information, please call 732-657-4900.

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employees, spending more money?”

“You have to do what you have to do to run the town if that is the point you are getting at. If you need more police officers to keep the town safe you have to hire them and equip them,” Flemming said.

He asked Sullivan to allow him to fully answer his questions saying Sullivan was pontificating on “political points which is why you are here.”

“You have to have the manpower to run the town. If you don’t have it services fail,” Flemming said.

Sullivan asked him how many more police might need to be hired to which Flemming said he didn’t know and wouldn’t until such time as he could evaluate the matter.

The exchange continued for several more minutes and Flemming said, “everyone knows what is happening here. I’m not going to do that here and neither are you.

If this is your angle of speaking, we will be done and I will ask you to sit down. If you are going to be doing politics, another time would be preferred.”

“This is a public forum,” Sullivan replied.

“If you want to ask Mayor Reina to hire more police officers, ask Mayor Reina. I don’t hire police officers,” Flemming said.

“I think we have a great number of police officers,” Sullivan said.

Flemming did say he thought the number of police officers was too low “based on standards that are set by the state and federal government on the size of the population and the size of the township.”

“You are politicking and it is not proper to do it at this meeting of the township and I will ask you again to sit down,” Flemming added.

Volunteerism In other news, Council Vice President Andrew Kern spoke about volunteerism within the community.

“Volunteering is something that everyone up here on this council supports and is how we all started to get involved. Whether it was through sports, through the fire departments or different entities in town, volunteering is the basis of what community is,” Kern added.

He urged residents to “go out and interact

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Township Business During the session an ordinance was introduced authorizing the execution of a quit claim deed for title and interest the township may have in a portion of land to be conveyed to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. A public hearing on this ordinance will be held on November 15 during the regular council meeting.

Resolutions passed included the appropriation of transfers during the last two months of the fiscal year to the first three months of the current year, the purchase of one 2023 Case 856C AWD motor grader in the amount of $238,940 which includes a three-year warranty and ProCare maintenance from Groff Tractor Mid Atlantic, LLC. A rental agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions was also approved to provide 11 new copiers from the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing contract.

Upcoming Events During the meeting Councilwoman Samara O’Neill reported on some upcoming events that will be taking place including the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3 at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall which will feature refreshments and entertainment. There will also be a Menorah Lighting on December 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

Another holiday favorite that is making a comeback after a two-year absence is Toyland taking place on December 3-4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jackson Senior Center at 45 Don Connor Boulevard.

Children under the age of 10 will receive, while supplies last, a fully dressed teddy bear, cookie and juice and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Hot dogs, nachos with cheese and hot pretzels along with coffee, hot chocolate and soda will be available for purchase along with baked goods. There will be face painting, tattoos and balloon making activities as part of the fun and children can also leave a letter in the special mailbox for Santa Claus.

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1. Expertise - Both audiologists and hearing aid specialists are licensed to sell hearing aids, but audiologists possess master’s or doctorate degrees that concentrate on hearing health. This is important because individuals develop hearing loss in a variety of ways and have unique communication needs.

2. Fit - To maximize comfort and functionality, hearing aids must be custom fitted to each individual and programmed to support their listening lifestyle. Only a trained hearing care professional can do this. Additionally, audiologists can monitor your progress over time and make adjustments when necessary.

3. Patient-Provider Relationship Hearing loss has many different causes, from simple age-related decline to disorders such as Ménière’s disease to exposure to ototoxic chemicals. There are also many comorbidities associated with hearing loss. An audiologist can diagnose and treat many of these, forming a long-lasting relationship with you that goes beyond simply fitting you with hearing aids.

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Field Station: Dinosaurs & Adventure Aquarium

JACKSON – Tickets now on sale for Field Station: Dinosaurs. Tickets are $15 each and includes general admission and Paleo Lab. Tickets expire November 6.

Tickets now on sale for Adventure Aquarium. Voted The Top 8 Aquarium in the U.S. General admission is $15 each.

Tickets expire June 29, 2023.

Tickets can be purchased at Jackson Recreation, 10 Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For more information, call Jackson Recreation at 732928-1260.

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

Chronotherapy: Timing Of These 4 Medication Matters Greatly!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Today’s article is about timing your medication properly. It’s called “chronotherapy.” This ensures that your drug (or supplement) therapy is optimally timed to your disease and symptoms, and in some cases to gene expression.

Almost every adult in the United States takes medication, whether it’s over-the-counter or prescription, and the popularity of pharmaceuticals is absolutely staggering. But millions of people have taken their pills at the wrong time, which means they have a higher risk of problems, some of which are life-threatening.

Today’s article will offer clarity. Let’s start with hypertension since poorly controlled blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

1. Blood Pressure Medications. It is well known that some people with hypertension experience a morning blood pressure surge.

For this reason, blood pressure pills are best taken at nighttime, before bed. It helps reduce a morning blood pressure surge. Whether you take ACE inhibitors, Calcium Channel Blockers or ARBs, this category of medication is best taken at bedtime.

2. Thyroid Medications. Medications and supplements for thyroid health are almost always taken in the daytime. All thyroid medications including Synthroid® and Armour and others should be taken upon arising, or within the hour. This best matches your circadian rhythm and allows you to effectively metabolize the food you eat all day. The two popular supplements have chronological effects too: Iodine should be taken in the morning, and/or if you take

ashwagandha herb, it is best taken at night.

3. Asthma Medications. People often report experiencing night-time symptoms that worsen. These may include shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, and anxiety. Lung function shows a circadian pattern with most discomfort occurring in the early morning.

For this reason, you see most medications for asthma given at bedtime, so that the body can process the medication and get it to the tissues that need it at the right time. Albuterol can be taken as needed, any time of day. Theophylline is a medication used in asthma that is fairly stimulating so if you are taking a long-acting version of that drug, take it in the morning.

4. Cholesterol Medications. We synthesize cholesterol while sleeping. It is churning out almost 40% of your total daily cholesterol production! So you can already guess that taking a statin with a short half-life with dinner is probably ideal. Those would include simvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, and fluvastatin.

The same chronological timing applies to dietary supplements used for high cholesterol.

Long-acting statins like atorvastatin may be taken any time of day.

I have a much longer article about this topic posted on my website, suzycohen.com and it includes how to time antidepressants, medications for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, as well as acid reflux. Chronotherapy is a valuable strategy that maximizes the benefits of medication while reducing side effects.

Taking a drug at the wrong time will only cause more problems than it fixes, so please consider timing, and discuss the ideal regimen with your local pharmacist.

(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) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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TOMS RIVER – The 7th Annual JBJ Soul ty organizations are housed within the Resource Kitchen Chili Cook-Off highlighted eleven local Center to help connect people to food and needed first responder units including Fire, Police and services and programs throughout Ocean County EMT, and their chili, but the event was so much designed to help end the cyclical causes of hunger. more – a celebration of community. The attendees “There are more than 59,000 food insecure donated more than 580 pounds of food for Fulfill’s residents in Ocean County, including 18,000 People’s Pantry, totaling 386 meals, and Jon Bon children,” said Triada Stampas, president and Jovi was on hand to taste each entry and thank CEO of Fulfill. “We are proud to partner with the the first responders for their service.

JBJ Soul Foundation at The B.E.A.T. Center to The event was held at The B.E.A.T. (Bring Ev- bring needed resources to the residents of Ocean eryone All Together) Center in Toms River, which County, including our People’s Pantry, JBJ Soul has been celebrating re-inviting the community Kitchen and much more. We look forward to back into the Center, after being forced to close continuing to build these partnerships for Ocean to the public during the pandemic.

County’s neighbors.”

The B.E.A.T. Center represents a joint venture Fulfill’s People’s Pantry, also housed at The between JBJ Soul Kitchen, Fulfill and Fulfill’s B.E.A.T. Center is currently serving over 105 People’s Pantry. Fulfill conducts a culinary families a day, five days a week. training program and has a satellite warehouse The B.E.AT. Center is open Monday to Friday, at the Center. In addition, members of Fulfill’s 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone needing assistance may Resource Connection Team and other communi- do so by calling 732-731-1400.

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Around The Jersey Shore Local Families To Exhibit “A World Of Kindness”

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Family Support Organization TOMS RIVER – Kindness can take many forms, and its effects can last a lifetime.

“A World of Kindness,” paintings

by Ocean Cou nt y fam ilies to show what war mth and goodwill mean to them, will be on display throughout the month of November at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch.

The Ocean County Family Support Organization is the originator of the exhibit in the Second-Floor Gallery.

Families have translated the experience of acts of generosity into images on canvas. Their art from the heart constitutes the theme of the exhibit.

“In a world of uncertainty and challenge, a single act of k ind ness can bring reassurance and peace to one’s he a r t ,” OCFSO said i n a pre pa re d statement.

The Ocean County Family Support Organization is par t of a statewide network of non-profit groups that provide peer-to-peer support, education and advocacy to parents and caregivers of children with developmental or behavioral disabilities, substance use, and involvement in child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

The network’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and justice, and its firm opposition to racism, marginalization and stigmatization, can be viewed on the OCFSO website.

The exhibit is free and open to the public in the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. No registration is required. For more information, visit the Branch or call 732-349-6200.

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TOMS RIVER – The 2022 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be held on Veterans Day, November 11 in downtown Toms River.

The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street.

The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.

After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument.

Mayor Maurice B. Hill stated, “On Veterans Day we honor all those men and women who chose to dedicate their lives to a cause greater than themselves- the de-

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ARE YOU READY TO EXPAND POSSIBILITY? expand.georgian.edu • 732-987-2700

Library Hosts ‘Write-Ins’ During National Novel Writing Month TOMS RIVER – Have a story that needs telling? Ever hear, “You should w r i t e a b o o k ? ” We l l , n ow’s yo u r chance. November is National Novel Wr iti ng Month. T he Ocean Cou nt y Library Toms River Branch will host two “write-ins” for aspiring authors.

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fense of our great nation and our precious freedoms. While military service is often temporary, one is a veteran FOREVER! The sacrifice of service to the country often shaped the future of those who serve.

Courage, Honor and Commitment are not merely ‘buzz words’ but a code that is forever part of a veteran’s DNA. To all who have served, we honor and salute you for personal sacrifices for the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy in this great country we all call AMERICA.” Plan to join in demonstrating our support and never-ending appreciation of our military veterans, active military and their families.

There is no rain date. If foul weather is forecast the student participation will be canceled at 5 p.m. the day prior to the parade. If the parade is canceled, a ceremony will take place in Town Hall in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room at 10 a.m.

2 p.m. November 5 2 p.m. November 16

Join other scribes, age 18 and up, and cheer each other on during the informal writing sessions. Aspiring and professional writers of all genres and levels are welcome. Participants can take advantage of provided prompts, or can forge their own paths.

Wr it e r s a re e ncou r age d t o br i ng works in prog ress. All par ticipants

should bring paper and pen or a laptop.

Test your linguistic mettle in a 10- to 15-minute “word sprint.”

NaNoWriMo is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit orga n i zat ion t hat suppor t s w r it i ng f luency with tools, structure, encouragement, and com mu nit y. Since its inception in 1999, the challenge of National Novel Writing Month is to pen 50,000 words of a novel in 30 days.

Writers who register at nanowrimo. org can take part in discussions, track p r og r e s s , a nd b e c ome el ig i ble for special prizes by reaching the 50,000word goal.

Regist ration at theoceancount ylibrar y.org/events is required for this free program. For more information, visit the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call 732-349-6200.

Shoretown Ballpark Tour: Home Of The Jersey Shore Blueclaws

OCEAN COUNTY – ShoreTown Ballpark first opened its gates in 2001 when the BlueClaws came to the Jersey Shore.

This state-of-the-art facility features 6,588 reserved seats, 16 luxury suites, two party decks, two picnic areas, and a new 1,859 square-foot video scoreboard.

Bring your family and tour the ballpark on November 10 at 12 p.m. The tour will include the BlueClaws dugout, locker room, and the team’s batting cages. The BlueClaws are a minor-league affiliate

of the Philadelphia Phillies. Take lots of pictures, as this is a thrill for any baseball fan. This is a great way to enjoy the day while many children are on break from school.

This tour is free, but you must pre-register. Call 732-506-9090 ext. 5951 or email VWagner@co.ocean.nj.us.

Open to all ages. Meet under the Tower by the Ticket Booth. ShoreTown Ballpark, New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge Avenue Lakewood.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Jackson - House For Sale By Owner. Private Road Sits On 1.5 Acres.

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, unfinished full basement, 1 car attached garage, baseboard heat. For sale as is $489,000. 732-691-9845.

(1) 3 BD, 1 BA, 1,200 SQ FT House For Sale - Brick, Great garage, only 1 close neighbor, driveway & parking lot. $520,000. 732-4759107. Only Mortgage in place.

Serious inquiries only.

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Estate Sale Estate Sale - Bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, office corner, computer desk & cabinets, assorted hanging pictures, plants and trees, large buffet and mirror-marble top, garage refrigerator and wine cooler.

Sale days Nov, 5th & 6th. Preview Nov 4th - By appointment only.

732-995-0509, Dom Fusco.

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Notice of Cessation of Services

by Maureen Kubisz DVM, dba Total Pet Hospital LLC, on October 14, 2022. Medical records will be stored online by Idexx Laboratories, Inc, One Idexx Drive, Westbrook, Maine 04092. Send records requests by email to totalpethospital@ gmail.com, or by mail to PO Box 8881, Hamilton, NJ 08650.

(47) Gift Auction and Pancake Breakfast - Holiday City at Silverton. 1846 Yorktowne Boulevard, Toms River.

Saturday, November 19 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast is $5. Auction tickets will be sold separately and will be called at 11 a.m.

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Items For Sale ATTN Hunter's - Carry your deer easy on this carry on hitch. Packer steel grate. New. Used only once.

Asking $55. 732-276-8389.

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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 - 33/45's, reel to reel's. Fast response, we answer the phone 732-829-5908, 24/7, Eddie.

(41) 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) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items.

Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly newspapers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Our skilled team of account executives can work with any budget. Call 732-657-7344 ext.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (48) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(30) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

Help Wanted Carmen's Hair Styles- Help wanted hair stylist with experience. 1900 Rt. 70, Ste 210, Lakewood NJ. 732597-3447. Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carmenshairstyles.com (43) 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 dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) ISO Experienced Body Shop Welder To work on old car. No schedule.

Call Bart 201-249-2400.

(43) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n) Day Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Trade Skill Areas-Auto, Construction, Culinary, Electrical, Engineering/Machine Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding or visit www.ocvts. org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317.

(46) Garden State Medical Center currently looking for qualified candidates to fill their medical assistant, receptionist, and surgical technician positions. If you would like to apply or have any questions, call 732-202-3000. (45)

Website Skills Required - Wordpress, Adobe, Maestro, Google Workspace.

Key person needed. Great opportunity. Part time. Dependable, committed.

Whiting area. 609-284-3142. (47)

Services CHEAP PAINTING Done RITE Free est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678.

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Experienced Home Health Aid(s) - Available hourly or 24/7 and ready to assist you with personal care, medication monitoring, driving, grocery shopping, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, etc. (including patients suffering from Dementia/Althheimer's or any other disabilities). References available.

Call 732-910-8869.

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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)

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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ALL American 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)

Absolute best home improvements! "Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave.

Call Brien 732-850-5060.

(28) House Cleaning, Painting, Shopping, - Window cleaning, laundry, carpet cleaning, office cleaning.

Very good prices. Call 732-7735078 or 848-287-3944.

(43) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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

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

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15) DOWLING FENCE LLC - WE'VE RECENTLY MOVED TO TOMS RIVER! CALL US FOR ALL YOUR FENCING NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL, BEST PRICING AND WORKMANSHIP! CALL 732-771-5150 OR 732-644-0627.

(46) Property/Management - Brick repair, brick restoration, mulch, stone. Spring/Fall cleanups. pruning, concrete repairs. Call Ken 732-814-7743.

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

Kerry 732-606-2725.

(42) Santucci Painting LLC - We paint it all, interior and exterior, drywall repair, pressure washing, decks, stained.

Email santwag@aol.com. 908-3275471. 13VH05784200.

(41) 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) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

Lic #13VH09460600.

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MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800.

(46) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome.

(3) Cleaning Home or Office-Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly. Available Toms River, Beachwood, Pine Beach.

Decades of Experience, Free Estimate, Call Nancy 732-674-6640 (43)

Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shiny - Call Lenny - Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (39)

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

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Roads:

Continued From Page 1 Lane, South Boston Road, Indiero Road, Brentwood Road, Lenape Trail, Chandler Road, Feather Lane, Kacie Lynn Cou r t, West Pleasant G rove, Kevin Court, Cypress Avenue, Gail Chamber Road, Sams Road, Kitay Court, Cobain Road, Chief Showell Dr ive, Derose Lane and Metedeconk Trail are on the project list.

Jackson puts its road projects out to public bid. The cost of constr uction for completed roadways for Jackson is approximately $275,000 per mile, while the average cost for completed roadway work in the region is between $300,000 and $400,000 per mile.

Mayor Michael Reina said the $6.7 million figure “doesn’t include additional road work being done on county roads that run through Jackson. When we invest in our roads and infrastructure, we invest in our quality of life and in our local economy here in Jackson. That’s why we’re continuing our work on this front with 20 additional local roads being freshly resurfaced or repaired in the weeks ahead.”

Jackson invests on average between $1 million and $2 million each year, he said. This equals an average of six to eight miles of township roadways per year. This project work not only includes roadway pavement re-surfac-

ing, but also involves roadway base pavement repairs, storm water system upgrades, handicap accessibility upg rades to sidewal k cu rb ramps and traffic striping/signage upgrades. On an annual basis, the township has applied grants received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT), averaging about $400,000 per year, to its roadway and stormwater projects.

“Keeping our roads in top-notch condition is one of the most basic and one of the most important responsibilities of local government. Given the sheer size of Jackson Township, we have to stay on top of our infrastructure needs,” the mayor said.

Last year, Jackson invested in a township-wide, comprehensive road assessment, which ranked the condition of every local road.

The municipality has been investing signif icant resources into its capital bu d ge t fo r r o a d way i m p r ove m e nt .

Specifically, the township’s roadway improvement project budgets have been $1.57 million for 2019; $994,628 for 2020; $1.86 million for 2021; and $2.32 million for 2022 making it the most comprehensive road repair effort ever undertaken in Jackson which owns and maintains over 208 miles of improved roadway.

When the work on the township roads is finished, a total of 71 township roads will have been resurfaced and/or improved since 2019.

─Photos courtesy Jackson Township Jackson roads will be undergoing paving work in the weeks to come as part of an ongoing road improvement program.

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Around The Jersey Shore Beginner Astronomy TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be offering Beginner Astronomy for people age 11 years and up at Cattus Island County Park, located at 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard Toms River on November 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Join Jim Webster from the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area and learn about telescopes that can take your night viewing to a new level.

To register, send a check or money order

for $5 made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Provide your name, address, and daytime telephone number, along with program number 302166-1E when registering.

For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call 732506-9090 or visit our website at oceancountyparks.org.

Veteran’s Day Memory Book Collection MANCHESTER – Oliverie Funeral Home has started a new project for the Veterans of Manchester Township. They are currently collecting your personal photos that you are willing to share and publish in a veteran’s book for your community.

They are looking for pictures of you or your loved one in uniform and in any ser vice-con nected pict u res you are willing to share and publish. Once completed the book will be given to the

mayor and town council at a special Veteran’s Day commemorative presentation on November 11. They would also like to invite you and all veterans to a light snack in town hall after the ceremonies.

To participate please send or bring in your photos for us to scan, with the veteran’s name, branch service dates and DD214 to verify any medals given.

The deadline for this is November 4.

For more information, call Geri at 732657-4900

Red Ribbon Week In Plumsted

PLUMSTED – Did you notice the Red Ribbons on Main Street and the Municipal Building? It was for Red Ribbon Week in Plumsted Township which was from October 23 to 31.

The theme for this year is “Celebrate a Drug Free Life.” Red Ribbon Week sends a unified, visible message throughout the community to commit to and promote drug and alcohol prevention and a drug free lifestyle.

The Plumsted Municipal Drug and Alcohol Alliance would like to thank the Township Committee for proclaiming this week as Red Ribbon Week in Plumsted Township. They also thank the New Egypt Boy Scout Troop 109 for placing ribbons throughout town and the New Egypt Market Place for helping get the word out. Thank you also to the Plumsted School District for being Red Ribbon Week supporters!

Help Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter

MONMOUTH & OCEAN COU NTY ⎼ The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is accepting donations of new coats for local pre-school, elementar y, and middle school students i n ne e d . To pa r t icipat e: a r r a nge a coat drop-off, shop and send it to the U W MOC of f ice, or don at e t owa rd UWMOC’s coat purchase. UWMOC’s

10th A n nual War mest Wishes Coat Drive will take each donation through November 1. Acceptable items include coats with new tags and in toddler or children’s sizes: Coats in toddler sizes 3T - 4T; Coats in children’s sizes XSmall - XLarge. Visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes or contact Toni Pitts at tpitts@uwmoc.org/848-206-2036.

Veteran’s Day Concert

RED BANK – Tower Hill Church announces the Veteran’s Day Concert for November 14 at 4 p.m. Led by Music Director Fiona Smith with amazing brass players from west Point Band, special salutes to veterans, patriotic choral works, and sing-a-longs. Recep-

tion to follow.

All are welcome. Free to the public.

For more information, call 732-6914348 ex t . 202 , e m a i l f ion a @Towe rH i l lChurch.org, or visit TowerHillChurch. org. Tower Hill Church is located at 255 Harding Road, Red Bank.

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Photo Of The Week

This mother swan finds a way to protect her muted baby from surrounding prey by mounting it on her back. Baby swans are typically dusky grey all over with a soft, fluffy coat and grey-black bill. They do not turn white until year 2. This swan was born white and had a challenge in survival. (Photo by Nicholas Giglio) Want to see your pic in this space? Email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Dottie’s House Annual Holiday Cocktail Party BR ICK – Joi n us for t he A n nu al Holiday Cocktail Party at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar on December 1.

Included in your ticket: Buffet Dinner, Beer + Wine, Wine Pull, Silent Auction, 50/50 Super Raff le.

Enter for a chance at winning one of three prizes: • 1st Ticket: $5,000 • 2nd Ticket: $3,000 • 3rd Ticket: $2,000 Limited to 200 tickets. Top prizes as stated above are based on 200 tickets sold. No substit ution of the offered prize may be made.

50/50 Super Raff le Drawi ng will take place at this event, but winners need not be present. Join with friends, family, or co-workers for a chance at winning big, just in time for the holidays! Get your g roup together and purchase your tickets today!

Holiday Cocktail Party Tickets: $40 per person; 50/50 Super Raff le Tickets: $100 each Proceeds directly support our mission at Dottie’s House; to provide safe housing for women and their children t h rou g h a p rog r a m t h at e mp owe r s them to become self-suff icient and free from violence.

Greenbriar Woodlands Flea Market & Craft Show

TOMS RIVER – Greenbriar Woodlands Flea Market & Craft Show will be on November 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No early

birds. Greenbriar Woodlands Clubhouse is located at 1 Kensington Circle, Toms River.

For more information, call 732-341-4259.

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!

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Fun & Games

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25 Dennis the Menace, for one 28 Beloved 30 Monk’s title 33 Cultural setting 36 Black and blue?

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65 Marine Corps motto, briefly, and a hint to the answers to starred clues 66 Thrills 67 General on a menu

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 5 - nov 11

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The phrase, “to know you, is to love you,” may fit you to a tee in the coming week. Form attachments with trustworthy, reliable companions rather than pursuing a hot new prospect who seems too good to be true.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be creative even if you paint by numbers. Pursue activities that allow you to express yourself and use to your advantage in the week ahead. A glimmer of romance might point the way to more intimacy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If someone opposes your decisions, remember that a gentle word may be the place to start. If you’ve been thinking someone wants a relationship with no strings attached, you may find that ties have become desirable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may enjoy the “sounds of silence” as the week unfolds. It might be what is left unsaid between you and a loved one, that is most significant.

You and a partner could be in agreement about your joint ambitions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a week when you can share dreams and explore possibilities with a special someone. You might meet someone who talks the talk but that’s about all there is.

Something you learn can become an asset.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Rather than mindlessly performing routines in the upcoming week, try viewing every task as an opportunity that could have surprises tucked inside. Contemplate your romantic dreams and their possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A messenger of love may send you a note in the coming week. The more thoughtful and romantic you are, the more likely you will enjoy the message. You may be considering whether to put your heart on the line.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You would be wealthy if understanding and imagination were money. Use vivid imagery to plant the seeds of romance in someone’s heart. This might be a good week to hire a new assistant or start a new job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): All’s fair in love and war, but your wallet is a different matter. You could be overly generous in the week ahead but are willing to work hard to achieve more. A kindly act might be repaid when least expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Rise above righteous indignation and other forms of judgment. You may entertain ideas of great value as the week unfolds, so keep a list handy and jot them down. Use your insights and empathy to understand others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may be easier than usual to collaborate with others. You might be conscientious about honoring the rules but a pushover when loved ones request special exceptions. Discuss key plans with a loved one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be blessed with a new acquaintance who understands your romantic dreams. A convenient change to your income or an unexpected financial improvement might be yours in the weeks to come.

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DIY PEANUT BUTTER CUPS ARE EASY, KID-FRIENDLY

By America’s Test Kitchen

Baking with milk chocolate chips is very convenient (no chopping or little bits of chocolate to clean up or, ahem, eat), but sometimes they won’t act in the same way as a milk chocolate bar.

Confusing, we know.

Our favorite milk chocolate chips, while delicious, contain stabilizers.

That means that when they melt, they turn gloppy and thick, rather than creamy and smooth. It’s perfectly fine when you want the chips in your cookies or cakes to keep their shape, but for this recipe we turned to a milk chocolate bar for a smooth melted chocolate and great-looking peanut butter cups. And once you make them, you might never have a taste for the store-bought version again!

DIY PEANUT BUTTER CUPS Makes 24 mini cups

12 ounces milk chocolate 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons confectioners’ (powdered) sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and softened 1/8 teaspoon salt 1. Line 24-cup mini-muffin tin with 24 paper liners.

2. Place chocolate in a large zipper-lock plastic bag and seal, removing as much air as possible from the bag. Use a rolling pin to gently pound chocolate into small pieces.

3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, add half of the pounded chocolate.

Heat in the microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Use a rubber spatula to stir chocolate. Return to the microwave and heat at 50% power until melted, about 1 minute longer.

Remove bowl from microwave (bowl will be hot). Use a rubber spatula to stir chocolate until completely melted and smooth.

4. Pour melted chocolate into one quart-size zipper-lock bag. Push chocolate to one corner of the bag and twist the top. Use scissors to snip

1/8 inch off the corner of the filled bag.

5. Pipe chocolate in spiral in each muffin-tin cup, working from outside in, to cover the bottom of the liner. Take a break every six cups and gently tap the pan on the counter to even out the layer of chocolate. Transfer muffin tin to the freezer and freeze for 15 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, add peanut butter to a second small microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave until warm, about 1 minute. Remove bowl from microwave (bowl will be hot).

7. Add confectioners’ sugar, butter, and salt to warmed peanut butter and use a clean rubber spatula to stir until well combined. Fill a second quart-size zipper-lock bag with peanut butter mixture. Use scissors to snip 1/8 inch off the corner of the filled bag.

8. Remove muffin tin from the freezer.

Pipe peanut butter mixture over the chilled chocolate layer in each muffin-tin cup in a spiral to cover the chocolate layer. Take a break every six cups and gently tap the pan on the counter to even out the layer of peanut butter.

9. Add remaining pounded chocolate to the bowl used to melt chocolate.

Heat in the microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Use a rubber spatula to stir chocolate. Return to the microwave and heat at 50% power until melted, about 1 minute longer.

Remove bowl from microwave (bowl will be hot). Use a rubber spatula to stir chocolate until completely melted and smooth.

10. Fill a third quart-size zipper-lock bag with melted chocolate. Use scissors to snip1/8 inch off the corner of the filled bag.

11. Pipe melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer in each muffin-tin cup in a spiral to cover the peanut butter layer. Take a break every six cups and gently tap the pan on the counter to even out the layer of chocolate.

12. Transfer muffin tin back to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes. Remove muffin tin from the freezer and remove peanut butter cups from the pan. Serve. (Peanut butter cups can be refrigerated in an airtight storage container for up to two weeks).

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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