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A sign welcomes residents to the future site of the Rova Farms recreation facility in Jackson Township.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Volunteers from three township tree service firms recently did some chopping of dead trees and pruning of others to preserve some of the history of the historic Rova Farms property.

That land, purchased by the township several years ago, is being developed into a passive recreation area and it has taken some time to make it useable by the public.

An old nightclub was

torn down last year to make way for some of its uses and on a frosty Monday morning, volunteers from local tree firms arrived while representatives of Morgan Engineering, whose principal is Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi, were conducting surveys on the property, to bring the land closer to its next phase.

Councilman Steve Chisholm, who owns Aspen Tree Service, oversaw the project and

met up with the volunteers to do a walkthrough and form a plan for the day. Jackson High School students involved with the Jackson TV program came later to record some of the activities for a video that would illustrate the transformation of the property when it opens up to the public later this year.

“We have members of Aspen Tree Experts, Phil’s Tree Service and K & L Tree Experts and a

couple of members from (Jackson) Public Works Department and some students from JTV will be here. We would normally be here at 8 a.m. but then they (JTV students) would get here and they’d have nothing to take pictures of because it would all be done,” said Councilman Chisholm who also serves as vice chair of the Rova Farms Advisory Board.

“JTV has been documenting the history of (Rova - See Page 4)

Sacrifice of the Four Chaplains Commemorated in Manchester

Photo by Mark Bator The imposing stone exterior of the Cathedral of the Air, set in the pine trees adjacent to the military base.

By Mark Bator MANCHESTER - On a near-perfect winter day, the annual ceremony commemorating the Four Chaplains was held at the historic Cathedral of the Air. With the assistance of American Legion Post 129 in Toms River, the

Cathedral of the Air Committee held their annual commemorative event, honoring the four Army chaplains of various faiths who selflessly assisted their fellow servicemen in the early morning hours of February 3, 1943.

The story was recounted by the National Direc-

tor of the Four Chaplains Foundation, William Kaemmer, who gave the memorial address to the crowd in attendance.

Setting sail f rom New York on January 23, 1943, the S.S. Dorchester with 902 (Four ChaplainsSee Page 18)

February 24, 2024

Public Safety Director Job Could Be Created

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – T he Township Council debated over the introduction of an ordinance to create the position of Director of Law and Public Safety. There was a lot of emotion with barbs between members of council and later critical remarks towards the police chief by members of two police unions.

Councilmen Nino Bor rel l i a nd St eve Chisholm voted against the creation of the po-

sition saying it hadn’t been fully researched.

They said there was no reason to rush and that it would add another high salary for taxpayers to pay.

Council President Jennifer Kuhn and Councilmen Scott Sargent and Mordechai Burnstein voted for it, stating it was needed. The second reading of the ordinance will be heard during the council’s February 27 meeting. If it passes then, it would (Director- See Page 4)

Danger Of Parking Close To Intersections Addressed

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials revised and reintroduced an ordinance related to parking and roadway safety last week. Council members are also looking at reviewing an old street ordinance.

The issue concerns multiple vehicles parked each day along those intersections which have blocked traffic, prohibited school buses and large trucks from proper turning room and restricted fire trucks and ambulances. Officials recognized the need of

a 50 feet buffer zone to keep those streets clear of standing traffic during peak hours.

Mayor Michael Reina explained this ordinance concerned a continual public safety issue and will ban parking on public roads near busy county highway intersections.

“Quality of life issues are a priority for my administration and for this council and I thank them for that.”

Reina added, “I will immediately sign this ordinance into law when it is formally approved (Parking- See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 the park. They were here for Rova Day and for a few other things like when they tore down the building,” he added.

The volunteers brought in a number of their trucks and equipment. “Right at the edge of the woods there is a trail that we will be clearing.

We aren’t going anywhere near the lake,” Chisholm said. As to how many trees were set to be cut, he told The Jackson Times, “Probably about a dozen, the rest we’ll be pruning.”

He told the volunteers, “The plan is to turn this nice piece of property into a nice park for everybody. There will eventually be a nice museum over here with historic items from the (nearby Orthodox) Russian Church and the restaurant. We are looking to have a boat ramp for people who want to do some kayaking and canoeing.”

“There will be a fishing pier and a nice walking trail. We are looking to have an

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Kuhn said that a requirement of the position would be a minimum of 20 years police service with police management and that all applicants to be considered would have had to have held the rank of sergeant or higher.

The position would serve as a liaison between the Jackson Police Department and the Township Administration. Kuhn explained she and fellow council members met and spoke with the Jackson PBA unions and that the unions strongly recommended the addition of the position.

In a joint press release, the Jackson PBA (Police Benevolent Association) and SOA (Superior Officers Association) called for the position’s creation but it didn’t offer any reasons for it outside of stating that it “will lead to an increase in the safety of our residents and increase the efficiency of our department and would be welcomed by the men and women of our unions.”

This position is not new to the township.

Jackson was run by a civilian director of public safety for more than 20 years before transitioning to a chief of police. Matthew

amphitheater throughout the middle here that will give an opportunity for some music, live on the lake like they used to do back in the day. Back then we even had Mr. (Bruce) Springsteen play here when he was a nobody so we are open to give the kids - especially the high schoolers - an opportunity for acting and plays here,” he added.

Chisholm said, “eventually the vision for this is to make it a nice usable spot so the first stage is to make it a little bit nicer, prettier, beautify things and make the other trees safe. We’ll do a walk around and see what might be a safety concern. Mostly it will be a dozen smaller removals, the biggest being a dead spruce.”

“Everything else will be maintenance including some of the large trees that have been here for a long time. That sycamore over there is kind of the crown jewel. Some of this was once asphalt. We are going to do whatever it is we need to do and work safe,” he said.

The volunteers and DPW staff removed decades of unkept underbrush, dead trees, and dangerous tree limbs from the property during

the rest of the morning.

According to the township, this cleanup will not only save taxpayers money but will beautify the land before the groundbreaking of the new park amenities in the near future.

Mayor Michael Reina said, “Rova Farms is a key part of Jackson Township’s cultural history.

People from around the world used to spend their summers here because of its natural beauty and scenic views. When we’re done, it will be a park for everyone in Jackson and beyond to enjoy.”

Council President Jennifer Kuhn thanked the companies who donated their services to the community. “Thank you to Councilman Chisholm for spearheading this cleanup and for ensuring that everything was organized and ready.”

“When the community here in Jackson comes together for a cause, nothing is impossible. That’s just the first step in transforming the land into a park,” she added.

Councilman Mordechai Burnstein also thanked the tree companies for “rolling up their sleeves and helping out. This cleanup restored the charm that lured thousands to Rova Farms during the

mid-twentieth century.”

Councilman Nino Borrelli also appreciated the work that was done that day. “I’m excited for what’s in store at Rova Park. I want to thank the professional tree companies for their generosity, volunteering their time and efforts at the future Rova Park site.”

“I also want to thank the Jackson DPW and JTV students for their work at the site too. Volunteerism is alive and well in Jackson and helps make our town a great one. I’m thankful for Councilman Chisholm and the residents on the Rova Park committee for the time they’ve put in over the last couple of years,” he added.

Borrelli added, “they’ve come up with a great plan and vision to preserve this special, historical area of our town. I’ve been a big proponent for parks, open space, and more recreational opportunities for residents so I can’t wait to see the final product at Rova.”

Councilman Scott Sargent was also sought for comment by The Jackson Times for this article but at press time, no response was received.

Kunz became chief in 2008. He served as the public safety director for two years prior to that.

Under the proposed ordinance, the position does not replace the police chief or eliminate the position. The person who would fill this role would be tasked with helping make corrective recommendations to the administration such as: budgeted items, report on police department-related issues to the township, establish police performance and standards policy, and stay ahead of ever-changing New Jersey state mandates for reporting and accountability of local police departments as directed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.

Chief Kunz has served as Jackson’s law enforcement leader for 15 years. He has not had salary increase since January 1, 2018. His annual salary was $211,939.87 and his annual salary increase would bring that figure up to $216,178.60 according to township documents. The director could be paid up to $200,000 a year and between 30 to 40 percent in benefits.

During the public portion of the hearing, Kuhn invited the president of the SOA, Sgt. John Rodriguez, to speak first. He accused Kunz of failing to fill vacant positions and

adequately responding to the growth experienced in Jackson by hiring additional staff.

He and later PBA President Jeffrey Henba were critical of Kunz’s performance as chief.

Chief Kunz, who was contacted by The Jackson Times prior to the meeting declined to comment about the position or an incident related to the ordinance’s creation. He spoke during the council meeting calling much of what Rodriguez and Henba said as inaccurate.

Rodriguez specified the criticism toward Kunz wasn’t personal. He also requested that the new public safety director should come from the ranks of the superior officers claiming this would save taxpayers money.

The department’s last contract, that ends in 2026, provided base salary increases of 4.5%, 4.5%, 4% and 4%. Currently, a patrolman at the top of the pay scale - reached in eight steps - earns $147,052.

That will rise to $159,052 in 2026. That is base pay and does not include overtime pay or extra-duty pay.

During the vote, Kuhn cut off Chisholm in mid-sentence when he brought up a letter sent to the council by the state police chiefs

association that threatened litigation over the language of the ordinance.

The New Jersey Police Chiefs Association position on municipalities that have police chiefs and public safety directors on the payroll at the same time has not been positive.

“Documented cases of contentious struggles over administrative control of police departments throughout the State of New Jersey have occurred since the early times of organized police departments. Often the struggle for control over the management of the police department between police professionals and elected government officials results in bickering and feuding,” the organization stated.

It added that the disagreements, “impedes the effective operation of the police organization. Elected officials have attempted to wrestle managerial authority away from chiefs of police for a number of reasons.

The issues of control and influence over the police function and the desire to regulate the salaries of top-level police executives have often emerged as motives for civilian control.”

Kuhn said she responded to the letter by (Director- See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 4 amending the ordinance that afternoon in a manner that would satisfy those concerns.

The council president didn’t explain h ow t h e o r d i n a n c e w a s a m e n d e d .

Chisholm said he wasn’t notif ied of that and argued that the vote should be deferred and also recommended that the matter be put on the ballot.

“My concern is about the rush to push it through. If it’s a good idea, it can wait another two weeks or another two months,” Chisholm said.

Kuhn admonished Borrelli while he was concluding his comments and not-

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Continued From Page 1 and put on my desk.” The second reading of the ordinance will be held on February 27.

The ordinance will restrict parking within 100 feet of any county highway and vehicles will be barred from parking on township roads within 50 feet of such intersections and prevents parking in areas where large vehicles such as school buses and fire trucks have had difficulty navigating due to vehicles parked on both sides of narrow connecting streets.

Parking will be by permit only for residents living between 51 and 100 feet from the county roads. The permits will be at no cost

The Jackson Times, February 24, 2024, Page 5 ing concerns about the creation of the position. He noted the position was limited in what it can do and would perform many of the same administrative duties that Chief Kunz performs.

Borrelli also brought up that Jackson was one of the safest com mu n it ies around and didn’t see how the position would improve public safety. He suggested the ordinance be tabled to give the council more time to consider it adding he has always been a supporter of the township police department and would “continue wholeheartedly supporting the men and women in blue.”

Before he finished his remarks, Kuhn interjected, “By voting no?”

Alleged Inappropriate Incident Several residents contacted The Jackson Times pointing to an incident they said was associated with the creation of the new position. The incident involves a recently retired police detective who, while work ing there, allegedly was caught having sex in the building with a civilian employee of the Jackson Police Department.

Several online media sites posted articles featuring the salacious details of this incident including the name of the woman who allegedly was found with the police lieutenant. Chief Kunz called out those media sites as being irresponsible in their coverage and said a proper

investigation had been conducted.

Some residents however are questioning what disciplinary action was taken against the officer and if any investigation was minimized prior to his abrupt retirement.

to the residents.

Council President Jennifer Kuhn noted that several residents expressed concerns about the one vehicle limit and requested additional permits.

It was changed to include that special permits may be issued to accommodate hardships such as multiple vehicles or insufficient driveway space. The ordinance will also clarify that residents can only obtain the permit for parking adjacent to your property.

Councilman Mordechai Burnstein commented, “this has been a problem for some time in many areas of Jackson that created an unsafe condition for motorists and pedestrians alike.

I want to thank the Jackson Police Department and (Ocean County) Commissioners (Frank)

Sadeghi and (Gary) Quinn for working with the township to help us create this new ordinance.”

“Buses were forced to stop in the middle of roadways due to a lack of space on the side, which was dangerous. Now they can pull over safely,” Burnstein said.

He noted that in certain parts of the township, the issue has become a problem on narrow side streets that were not originally intended to have bumper-to-bumper parking on each side of the road.

“Sometimes, there is barely enough room to allow a vehicle to pass and this creates not only a traffic and safety issue, but a quality-of-life issue for nearby residents,” he added.

The officials worked on it in cooperation with

Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz, Jackson Police Traffic Safety Bureau, Department of Public Works, Jackson Engineer T. & M. and Business Administrator Terence Wall. Illegal parking exists in some areas where people have been parking cars long-term on public streets and public medians.

The new ordinance will allow police to tow and impound vehicles who continuously violate the township’s parking ordinances.

“The fines in place don’t seem to be deterring people from violating our laws,” said Burnstein. “This ordinance would allow the police department to enforce the law and to remove vehicles from the public right of way that have been abandoned on township streets.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL There’s Enough For Everyone There’s a really sad reaction I’ve seen whenever a group receives aid of some sort. It begins with “What about…”

It doesn’t really matter what the groups are. If addicts are being given medical help, someone will say “What about seniors?” If the poor are given free education, someone will say “What about the middle class?”

If undocumented immigrants are given anything, someone will say “What about me?”

This is a good argument, but it makes me sad, but not just because of the ‘whataboutism’ of it all.

In fact, I agree with them most of the time. If one group is given something for free, why not spread the love? Is one group really more deserving than another?

We produce so much food that we throw it away.

Dumpsters outside of grocery stores and restaurants are full of perfectly good food. There’s so much money that we throw millions of dollars at stupid stuff every year. We’re one of the richest countries on the planet.

There’s enough money to spread around.

So, why doesn’t it?

Choice.

We don’t want to spread

the money around.

If veterans are going hungry, it’s because rich people and politicians don’t want to feed them.

If people are dying because they’re not getting health care, it’s because rich people and politicians don’t want them to have it.

There’s enough to go around. We just have to tell the people in charge what to do with our money. We have to vote for politicians who actually want to help people other than themselves and their families.

There’s also a nefarious issue with this line of questioning. This is politics at its worst. A Republican will

see refugees seeking asylum and say “What about veterans?” A Democrat will see a billion dollars spent on a bomber and say “What about inner city schools?”

The fact is, there’s plenty of money for the veterans, the inner city schools, the poor, the middle class, the immigrants - everybody.

But the politicians would rather see us fighting among ourselves.

They want the conservative voters to righteously protect the veterans. They want the liberal voters to be heartbroken over minority children. That’s what gets people riled up and makes them vote. It’s all spin.

Instead of using the resources we have, and helping everyone, the left and right make us fight each other over who gets funding. It’s a death match arena, and the ending is fixed. No one wins.

Besides, look at it this way, if the Green New Deal ever gets passed, liberals would have one less reason to vote.

Democrats have a motive to let the environment suffer in order to get votes and donations.

Same is true on the other side. If veterans got 100% of everything they needed, then Republicans wouldn’t be able to solicit you for their votes and financial

contributions. Republicans have a motive to let veterans suffer in order to get your votes and donations.

The truth is, we can save the environment and make sure veterans have everything they need and cure the root cause of homelessness and make sure everyone has enough to eat.

But the powers that be would rather we fight among ourselves instead.

Think about that the next time someone says “What about…”

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Letters To The Editor Our Ocean Deserves Better Climate change impacts require immediate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, chief among them reducing energy use and waste.

The government, however, is focusing on massive ocean industrialization beginning with offshore wind, transforming the ocean into giant power plants.

This, despite the industry being in economic and technological turmoil as seen in recent media coverage.

Consider the magnitude: millions of acres of ocean habitat filled with thousands of turbines as tall as the Chrysler

building, over 10,000 miles of high voltage cables emitting electromagnetic fields. It is a never-before-seen scale of human industrial invasion and abuse of an ecosystem, which would never be allowed on land.

The ocean deserves protection, after all, it is the planet’s best buffer against climate change.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

A Structural Deficit, A Fiscal Cliff And A Calamity Capitol Comments Assemblyman Alex Sauickie

TRENTON - On Tuesday, Governor Murphy will begin the public process for developing the next state budget by addressing the Legislature and the people of New Jersey. It will kick off four months of committee hearings and public discussion of his budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins in July.

While we’re waiting for that, let’s take a look at the current budget, which was enacted last June after 26 Assembly colleagues and I voted against it. At that time, there was certainly disagreement on the final budget, both inside and outside the state government. But there was also some agreement on a pretty negative outlook.

Gov. Murphy, unsurprisingly, was quite happy with it. When he signed it into law, he said, “We all know New Jersey is the best place in America to live and raise a family, and we are ensuring, with this budget, that it stays that way.” He added that “it’s a great, great, game-changing budget.”

Also unsurprisingly, the Assembly Republican Budget Officer differed with that assessment. Assemblyman Hal Wirths said, “It’s a $20 billion increase from the last administration. It’s $1.2 billion more than the

governor’s [original proposal] and increases spending by $3.7 billion. We’re back into a structural deficit of $2.7 billion and revenue projections are plummeting.”

The president of New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP), a left-leaning organization, saw it as a mixed bag. Nicole Rodriguez said, “[T]here’s a lot to celebrate in this budget, but it will be incredibly difficult to maintain adequate funding for the pension, public schools, the Child Tax Credit, and countless other public goods with less tax revenue. We’re already seeing tax collections coming in lower than expected, and with federal pandemic aid about to expire, New Jersey will soon face a fiscal cliff that we aren’t prepared for.”

The president of the Garden State Initiative (GSI), a right-leaning group, said somewhat similar things but didn’t seem to find anything to celebrate. After noting that the budget increased by 50% in six years, Regina Egea said that budget-writers “ignore[d] independent analyses that project a budget shortfall between $12.5 billion to $18.5 billion beginning in the very next fiscal year but promise billions in StayNJ benefits.” She concluded, “Let’s call this budget what it is: a fiscal calamity.”

To be clear, I voted for the Stay NJ program because it’s one of very few attempts that I’ve seen to make our state more affordable. But the budget itself isn’t a sound one, as noted by critics on the left and the right.

The nonpartisan professional research staff in Trenton keeps track of state revenues and issues a brief report each month. The most recent report notes that through December – halfway through the current budget year – total revenues are down by almost 3%. The administration’s target for this period was 1.5% growth, meaning that money coming in should have been 4.5% higher in order to pay for all the spending in the budget.

This problem was again mentioned by the two non-governmental observers quoted above, in reaction to the governor’s State of the State speech in January.

Ms. Rodriguez of NJPP said, “[The governor’s] address overlooks one giant elephant in the room that could unravel it all. As it stands, New Jersey is not raising enough revenue to balance its current budget.” She also gave her opinion that the state’s financial future was worsened by the recent expiration of a business tax surcharge, although I would argue the expiration was known two years in advance and should have been planned for.

Ms. Egea of GSI said, “With the one-time federal funds not available moving forward, declining state revenues while spending rate has more than doubled, and a rising unemployment rate warning of business dis-investment, there is hard work ahead for the legislature.”

She further opined that the governor gave no indication that any spending reductions would be considered.

So we have agreement – on the left, the right, and by nonpartisan professionals – that

the state is not taking in enough money to support current spending. Perhaps that can change with a massive increase in revenue over the next four and a half months, but I’m not counting on that.

Clearly, we will need to hear an acknowledgement of this problem in the governor’s budget address, as well as specific steps to deal with it. While the speech is meant to be about the next budget, not the current one, this issue is too important to ignore and certainly has an impact on the next budget anyway.

Remember, the Stay NJ program is now law, and it will need to be funded so that benefits can start to be paid on schedule in 2026. The lagging revenue problem threatens that, according to the New Jersey Monitor.

That publication notes that the Stay NJ law, which would cut seniors’ property tax bills in half (up to a $6,500 cap), says the program can only take effect if the state can also meet obligations on school funding, make full pension payments, fund two existing property tax deduction programs, and set aside 12% of the budget as surplus.

I’m hoping for a budget address without a deficit of good ideas on how to reform spending.

Alex Sauickie is a life-long Jackson resident who represents his home town and 12 other towns in the State Assembly. Follow him on Facebook (/AssemblymanAlex) and on Instagram (@AssemblymanAlex), or visit his website at AssemblymanAlex.com.

Assembly Reps: Proposed Affordable Housing Changes Make Bad Policy Worse TRENTON – It could be called the Unaffordable State. New Jersey’s high taxes and overregulation push millions of New Jersey residents to the brink already. Now, the proposed fix to New Jersey’s affordable housing law will make a bad problem worse, especially for suburban taxpayers, Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and Paul Kanitra say.

The Democrat-sponsored bill (A4), which passed along party lines, continued the government interference and bloat in New Jersey’s housing crisis. Although hailed by supporters as a much-needed overhaul that promises to abolish the Council on Affordable Housing and provide municipalities with immunity from builders’ remedy lawsuits, it will instead continue to drive up housing costs and property taxes as suburban and rural communities struggle to pay for infrastructure and services while still leaving municipalities vulnerable to lawsuits and fines.

“We can’t just talk about building housing.

This bill offers no plan to address all the important public policy issues that come with it: transportation, water quality, jobs, schools,” McGuckin (R-Ocean) said. “We should chuck the entire system and address the infrastructure needs first before we just allow the builders to build more. This is why I oppose every effort the state has tried to so far. The state should come up with a comprehensive plan.”

Assemblyman Paul Kanitra opposed the bill overhauling the affordable housing system and increasing municipal obligations for the next decade when it came to the Assembly floor for a vote. The bill (A4) changing the affordable housing rules passed 51 to 28 along party lines.

If passed, the legislation would replace COAH with a different $16 million bureaucracy, this one called the Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program, overseen by the Department of Community Affairs.

Affordable housing unit obligations could cost suburban taxpayers more than $65 billion over 10 years.

Republicans also argued the bill fails to take into account the geographic diversity that makes New Jersey unique among the 50 states while also ignoring the real needs of residents: building affordable housing where jobs and resources are plentiful.

Rather than playing to these strengths, the legislation would diminish them.

“We need to help more people in New Jersey without jamming more development down every community’s throat. This bill doesn’t differentiate between a one-squaremile town and a 50-square-mile town,” Kanitra (R-Ocean) added. “We’re overburdened with insanely high property taxes, and are consistently sticking residents with the highest property taxes in the country that checks aren’t keeping up with. This bill isn’t doing residents any favors and will make the cost of living and property taxes

worse without regard to logistical considerations. We need responsible, fact-based solutions to ensure everyone can thrive in New Jersey.”

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OCC Receives Federal Grant For Students’ Basic Needs TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College has been awarded grant funding in the amount of $949,275 to be distributed over the course of three years as part of the U.S. Education Department’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).

The FIPSE grant helps eligible institutions of higher education improve educational opportunities for students from underrepresented communities, by providing funding to support programs that address basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, health care, and dependent care, and report on best practices that improve student outcomes.

Funds will assist OCC’s FIPSE Grant Student Financial Resource Center in its mission to help students meet financial needs in the areas of food security, transportation, technology, health, housing, and dependent care. These are areas of the student’s life outside of academic support that can make reaching their academic goals, staying in classes, and ultimately graduating, challenging.

“It is incredibly exciting to have the ability to provide holistic financial support to the students of Ocean County College,” said James Campbell, OCC’s FIPSE Grant project manager. “There are many resources available to students, but few that can have as significant an impact on the life of a student as the ability to provide a fi nancial safety net.”

Services provided by OCC’s FIPSE Grant Student Financial Resource Center include direct fi nancial assistance for students as well as connection with campus and community programs for long term support, and are focused in the following areas: Basic Needs Security: obtaining food security, hygiene and cleaning products, and support in utilizing campus and community-based resources, including the Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Transportation Support: including funding for public transit, ride sharing, gasoline, and one-time emergency auto repairs.

Dependent Care Support: vouchers for temporary childcare and dependent care items such as diapers, Depends, formula, nutritional shakes, etc.

Emergency relief: Funding is available to help contribute to auto repair costs, healthcare costs, emergency housing costs, and utilities payments, along with connection to resources both on and off campus that may provide long-term assistance in these areas.

The Basic Needs grant funds $949,275 over the three-year period, and 100% of the college’s program costs are funded by the grant.

More information about the grant program is available on the FIPSE web site.

For more information about OCC’s Student Financial Resource Center program, visit the center online at ocean.edu/fipse-grant-student-financial-resource-center.

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JACKSON – Jackson Memorial High School presents “Mary Poppins” on the following dates: March 8 at 6:30 p.m.

March 9 at 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

March 10 at 1 p.m.

Children’s pre-show activities one hour before all shows (for an extra charge): arts and crafts, meet and greet, face painting and raffle.

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He has been invited to travel down to Atlantic City and rehearse/perform with the best high school musicians in the state

during the annual NJMEA conference. In addition to this, he, along with his ensemble, will also perform under the direction of Dr. Joseph Higgins (director of bands at Rowan University) at the NJPAC in Newark.

They are so excited for him and he is only the second JMHS student to be accepted to this ensemble in the last five years.

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) – Spring Meetings 2024 MANCHESTER – Chapter 637, Northern Ocean County, and Chapter 1619, Greater Lakehurst, of NARFE would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased federal employees, to join the monthly combined meetings.

They discuss benefits, pensions and annuities. Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month (excluding January, February, July and August). They meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal Building, Route 37 West and Colonial Drive, Manchester, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). They look forward to welcoming new and current members.

2024 Spring Meeting Schedule is as follows: March 18 – Speaker: William R. Fence, VP, K&R Tax and Financial Services, Inc. He will be discussing changes to

2024 Income Tax and other financial issues.

April 15 – Speaker: Ms. Jaclyn Wood, Community Engagement Coordinator of the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, will be explaining all they have to offer the public.

May 20 – Speaker: Ms. Dena Glynn, Director of Outreach & Community Relations of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, will be discussing the services they offer seniors and those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia as well as volunteer opportunities available.

June 10 – Spring Luncheon, Place to be determined.

July & August – No meetings, see you in September Any questions or further information, call Janet Adams at 732-279-3857 or Shirley Veiga at 732-408-7482.

INDIVIDUAL & GROUP COUNSELING Caregivers & Bereavement Groups Available Helping people of all backgrounds to find hope.

For more information on this and other services please contact JFCS at 732-363-0810 or www.jewishoceancounty.org/jfcs

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Liberty Basketball Hosts Challenger League

Emily Ingram Photo courtesy Liberty Basketball JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty Boys Basketball Team recently hosted the Challenger League for a workout and scrimmage on their campus.

It was a morning filled with smiles and laughs along with a lot of good basketball. After participating in a number of fundamental drills, those in attendance got to play real time basketball. The challenger league members were assisted by a number of current high school students and Liberty players both past and present.

Corey Harnett, a junior forward on the Liberty team summed up the experience quite well: “Coach Connor has always emphasized the importance of helping out the community as much as possible. He really tries to teach us about life, not only basketball. This morning was extremely fun for all of us.”

Coach Don Connor is a lifelong resident of Jackson, who teaches history at Liberty and has been the head coach for the past four years.

He hopes for this not only to be an annual event but conducted several times a season.

Cassville Volunteer Fire Company 1st Annual Cigar Night JACKSON – Join the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company #1 for their 1st Annual Cigar Night on May 16 at 6 p.m. at 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of cigars, food, drinks and good old friendship. Entry is $100

for the cigar smokers. Not a cigar smoker?

They have tickets for the nonsmokers as well to come and support them. Sponsorship opportunities available.

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Alexis Griffin Named To Flagler College’s Fall 2023 President’s List JACKSON – Alexis Griffin of Jackson was among a distinguished group of students who were recognized for their academic excellence earlier this month.

The President’s List is compiled in recognition of students achieving a certain standard of academic excellence and is distributed by the Office of Academic Affairs. To qualify for this award, Griffin a Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing major, had to earn at least a 4.0 GPA with at least 12 semester hours of graded credit.

President John Delaney welcomed the honorees and acknowledged the level of difficulty students face in qualifying for this award.

Delaney said the challenge of achieving an untattered GPA requires incredibly hard work.

In his ceremonial remarks, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Art Vanden Houten, congratulated Griffin and the other recipients on what he considers a remarkably hard-earned accomplishment.

“It is an incredible individual accomplishment,” Vanden Houten said. “As the president appropri-

ately noted, many of you are carrying four, five classes. Many of you are working, and many of you have leadership positions on campus...

And of course, I couldn’t even begin to mention the individual stressors that you all face during the course of a semester” Vanden Houten spoke on why this impressive academic achievement “captures so much” of what Flagler College is all about, underscoring the “communal nature of higher education” no matter how “solitary” the academic work to achieve this honor may seem.

“First, we’re in conversation with the books that we’re reading, the papers that we’re writing, the math equations that we’re studying,” he said. “That alone is kind of a conversation with others. But for a student to really be successful, it takes support of many, many, many other people.”

He also pointed out the friends, family, peers, and professors who attended the ceremony in support that afternoon, taking a moment to acknowledge the dedication of Flagler’s professors and the bar he encourages them to set in the classroom.

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Jackson AFJROTC Program Achieves Highest Rating JACKSON – Congratulations to the Jackson AFJROTC Program for achieving highest “Exceeds Standards” rating during Air Force Formal Review.

Col (Ret) Johnathan Spare provided outstanding leadership in administering the cadet-centered citizenship program, creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment coupled with excellent com-

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The Jackson Memorial High School cadets performed exceptionally well and took great pride in leading and accomplishing their unit goals. The Jackson memorial High School Air Force Junior ROTC citizenship program is making a positive impact on the cadets, the school and the surrounding community.

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

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

There are many theories proposed to explain the association between hearing loss and mortality. The first possible explanation involves common pathology

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A second mechanism is the relationship between hearing loss and frailty. Thus, auditory deprivation resulting from hearing loss might negatively affect brain structure.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Unlocking Mental Clarity: A Comprehensive Guide To Bacopa’s Benefits

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Bacopa monnieri, known as Brahmi, is a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine for its cognitive-enhancing and stress-reducing properties.

Its adaptogenic and nootropic benefits, supported by scientific research, include improving memory, reducing anxiety and stress, and enhancing brain health.

Studies highlight Bacopa’s impact on neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and GABA, which are crucial for mood regulation, cognitive function, and relaxation.

As you will soon learn, Bacopa can reduce stress.

It is an adaptogen. We don’t think about stress too much, other than figuring out ways to deal with it, but stress raises cortisol in the body. When that happens, you can lose your hair, or it thins out.

This is one common reason people have sudden thinning hair, or hair loss… they went through a tough time several weeks or months prior.

Anyway, Bacopa is adaptogenic, and reduces cortisol and as such, it may indirectly help with hair growth. It is known to thin the blood, and slow the heart rate down so I should caution you about those side effects.

There are 10 main ways that Bacopa can help a person. It mainly improves mood, sleep and brain power. The key benefits include: • Memory Enhancement: Research shows Bacopa significantly improves memory in older adults, aiding against age-related cognitive decline.

• Stress Reduction: Bacopa reduces cortisol levels, mitigating stress’s impact on mental clarity and hair health.

• Neuronal Communication: It boosts synaptic communication, enhancing the brain’s information processing capabilities.

• Antioxidant Protection: Rich in antioxidants, Bacopa protects against neurodegenerative diseases and supports cellular longevity.

• Improved Focus: Studies found Bacopa

improves attention, learning rate, and memory, beneficial for both students and professionals.

• Mental Health Support: It offers calming effects on the nervous system, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. One way it does this is by improving thyroid hormone levels.

• Sleep Quality: By reducing anxiety, Bacopa aids in improving sleep patterns and quality.

• Neuroprotection: Its compounds protect the brain against cognitive decline and support brain health across ages.

Aging Brain Health: Enhances cognitive functions and memory, supporting healthy aging.

• Stress Adaptability: Improves resilience to stress for better mental balance in today’s fastpaced environment.

Usage typically involves capsules or tablets due to their bitter taste, with liquid extracts also available for those preferring a different form.

Integrating Bacopa monnieri into your regimen is great for mental performance and relaxation.

Synapsa® is a brand of this herb, and its proprietary form has been featured in seven different clinical trials over the past 30 years. It’s the best in my opinion because it’s standardized and patented. This is why I sourced it for my Memory Script capsules which you can find online at my shop, or on Amazon. You can buy other types of Bacopa monnieri at any health food store nationwide.

For those people seeking the ultimate in brain focus, recall, and relaxation, I’d also consider taking Magnesium L Threonate which is also widely available. The magnesium and Bacopa would be amazing together.

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You don’t need permission from the FAA to fly your UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, but you must always fly safely. You may elect to register your UAS to help in the recovery of lost equipment, but this is not required.

The FAA has adopted the following UAS Safety Guidelines: • Fly at or below 400 feet • Be aware of airspace requirements and restrictions • Stay away from surrounding obstacles • Keep your UAS within sight • Never fly near other aircraft, especially near airports • Never fly over groups of people • Never fly over stadiums or sports events • Never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires • Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol Flying under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft.

The Special Rule for Model Aircraft (P.L. 112-95, Section 336) provides the definition and operating rules for flying a model aircraft. Model aircraft operators that comply with all of these operational requirements during flight do not have to register their UAS with the FAA. Model aircraft operators must follow these rules to fly under this Rule: • the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use (once you start earning money from the use of the drone you have removed yourself from this exception); • the aircraft is operated in accordance with a community-based set of safety guidelines and within the programming of a nationwide community-based organization; • the aircraft is limited to not more than 55 pounds unless otherwise certified through a

design, construction, inspection, flight test, and operational safety program administered by a community-based organization; • the aircraft is operated in a manner that does not interfere with and gives way to any manned aircraft; and • when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a mutually-agreed upon operating procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower [when an air traffic facility is located at the airport]) A model aircraft is defined as an unmanned aircraft that is capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere, flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft and flown for hobby or recreational purposes.

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Cannabis Firm Gets “High Profile” Opening

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – For months now High Profile, the latest cannabis business in Ocean County, has featured a coming soon sign but it recently had its soft opening.

The site which had been repurposed from a Burger King that went out of business a few years ago, opened its doors last week on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

The shop, the third retail cannabis store in Ocean County, is owned by Michigan-based C3 Industries and will serve adults 21 or older in the store at 145 Route 70 in Lakehurst and through online ordering. There will be drive-through and curbside pick-up services available.

A grand opening celebration is scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 15, and will run through St. Patrick’s Day weekend with product specials, vendor tables and food trucks, according to the firm.

Chief Executive Officer Ankur Rungta said, “we are elated to begin serving the people of Lakehurst as well as communities across Ocean County and Central Jersey.” He is also the cofounder of C3 Industries.

“We look forward to bringing more consumers across the country High Profile’s exceptional customer service, unique ret ail exper iences and high- qualit y cannabis products at an accessible price point,” Rungta said.

C3 Industries is a multi-state cannabis firm that provides “premium cannabis experiences for consumers.” High Profile is their 24th dispensary nationwide. New Jersey is the fifth state where the company is operating. High Profile will offer discounts for seniors, veterans, medical card holders and cannabis industry workers, the company added.

High Profile offers a bulk-bundle purchasing options for f lower, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, vape cartridges, tinctures, topicals and gummies. The company also offers its High Roller Loyalty member rewards program, with special discounts and perks.

The dispensar y staff members are passionate and knowledgeable about cannabis and ready to serve seasoned enthusiasts and first-time consumers, “delivering personalized recommendations, educational insights and a positive shopping experience,” according to company officials.

Additionally, High Profile Lakehurst is offering all High Roller Loyalty members the ability to earn points on every dollar they spend, then cash out whenever they are ready. High Roller members also have the ability to earn 50 free points upon signing up, along with early access to special events and offers, referral perks, double points on Tuesdays and members-only bonus discounts.

Located off Route 70, High Profile Lakehurst is 20 minutes southwest of Lakewood and Brick townships, 15 minutes west of Toms River and Manchester Townships, and only minutes from the Lakehurst Maxfield Field and Lakehurst

Historical Museum.

The new dispensary is also conveniently located along the route from Philadelphia to popular New Jersey shore destinations such as Seaside Heights and Island Beach State Park, which are 25 minutes away.

The borough-based shop now joins The Social Leaf Dispensary and Bloc Dispensary as the only retail recreational cannabis shops in Ocean County. The Social Leaf opened last July in South Toms River while Bloc Dispensary based in Waretown, first opened

as a medical cannabis dispensary, and was later approved in November to add adult-use recreational cannabis to its product line.

More information about High Profile can be found at their website at highprofilecannabis. com/nj/lakehurst-dispensary.

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Continued From Page 5 “We are addressing a long-term problem that residents have been asking of the township for many years,” Kuhn added.

Andover Road Studied Council members are also reviewing an ordinance that was enacted in 1979 regarding parking on Andover Road.

During a recent Township Council meeting, residents expressed their concern over discrepancies in the street’s current status.

The Jackson Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Bureau was asked to conduct an updated traff ic safety

study on the road.

The 1979 ordinance appears to have not been enforced as a one-way street between New Prospect Road to Aldrich Roa d accord i ng to Ku h n. She said during the February 13 council meeting that further deliberation will determine if the ordinance will be rescinded or actually enforced in the near future.

As the road sits between two county roads, county officials are also being asked to investigate the matter to make an appropriate decision.

“Residents came to our meeting and had questions After we conduct the studies, we hope to have answers and a final solution to announce in the near future,” Kuhn said.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Krill – A Tiny Shrimp-Like Crustacean – Feeds Many

By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator These tiny little creatures are very important part of the world’s food chain.

They support the diets of hundreds of other species. Generally, they resemble small crayfish, shrimp, and lobster, but only reach a maximum length of about two inches and weigh less than one ounce.

Krill consists of many species and are found throughout the world’s oceans. Most species will migrate during the day from deeper waters where they hide from predation to more shallow waters at night, feeding while still under the cover of darkness.

Traveling in schools together, they provide food to predators in abundance, meaning, many are consumed at one time. Animals such as seals, penguins, and baleen whales prey on them. Baleen refers to the filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales. The whale will open its mouth underwater. The whale will force the water out from its mouth, where it filters krill, and then consume the krill. There are approximately 16 species of baleen whales, which include the humpback, sperm, and bowhead. The blue whale, which is the largest animal that has ever lived, consumes approximately 40 million krill each day

(8,000 pounds of food daily).

Aside from marine life consuming krill, krill is also commercially harvested by humans. In countries like Japan, Russia, Spain, and the Philippines, people enjoy eating krill. However, most commercial catch is used to feed fish in home aquariums. The krill are dried and packaged.

The change in climate plays a significant part in the survival of our planet. Not just the oceans, but everywhere. Pollution can cause algal blooms (toxin-producing algae) that can impact the entire food chain.

Species feeding upon other food sources become affected, and therefore the breakdown of life support for many can become catastrophic. Any loss of habitat or food sources in nature will cause an imbalance beyond our ability to measure. In the last 100 years, humans have driven 18 animals to extinction. Once they’re gone – they’re gone.

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servicemen, merchant seamen, and civilians onboard, was passing the coast of Newfoundland at about 12:55 a.m. when it encountered a German submarine patrolling the North Atlantic. Converted into an Army transport carrier, the 5,649-ton vessel was targeted by submarine U223, which torpedoed the ship as it ferried soldiers bound for service in the European Theater. The transport vessel quickly began to take on water and would, in less than 30 minutes, sink below the icy waves of the North Atlantic.

As the ship began to sink, the four chaplains of different religions, Lt. George L. Fox (a Methodist reverend), Lt. Alexander D. Goode (a rabbi), Lt. Clark V. Poling (a Baptist reverend) and Lt. John P. Washington (a Catholic priest) worked to calm the soldiers and help facilitate an orderly evacuation. While the

deckhands attempted to pass out life vests to all the men onboard, the supply ran out before each man had received one.

It was at this point that the four chaplains offered up their own life vests to the other servicemen and then looked to help as many men as possible into the lifeboats.

“This act is selfless service,” said Kaemmer.

“They gave up their life jackets to save others.

And again, think about this. People died in the war all the time. These guys voluntarily gave up their only chance for survival.”

When they could do no more to assist physically, the four then linked arms and looked to console any remaining crew members by leading communal prayers and singing hymns.

The four men went down with the ship and were posthumously awarded both the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart on December 19, 1944.

Each of the chaplains were nominated to receive the Medal of Honor, but were declared ineligible as they had not engaged in combat

with enemy forces. Subsequently, the Four Chaplains’ Medal was created by the United States Congress on July 14, 1960, and were presented posthumously to the next of kin of each of the four chaplains on January 18, 1961.

Twenty-seven years later, Congress established February 3 as Four Chaplains Day. This day is often marked with official proclamations, commemorative events and many municipalities will even fly flags at half-mast.

During the ceremony, American Legion member Berley Hanna, Jr. was presented the Legion of Honor of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains award. The award, which is presented annually, is essentially a humanitarian award given to individuals who have demonstrated acts of selfless service to the community at large.

“It was a body of work,” said Past Department Commander Roger Gengaro of the American Legion. Gengaro, who spoke at the service, was the individual who had nominated Hanna for the award. “It wasn’t just [this] year. I’ve

known him for quite some time and I’ve served with him on many different committees and programs. I feel like he was a person that was eligible for the Legion of Honor Award not only for what he did, but the way he goes about doing it. He’s a genuine person and to me, that’s important.”

After receiving the award, Hanna was joined by past award winners, who received a standing ovation from those who had attended the service.

“It doesn’t have to do with military service,” said American Legion chaplain Michael Schaffer, who led the service and acted as its moderator. “It has to do with the fact that you have a concern about your fellow man, and you’ve gone above and beyond the necessary to make sure that people get taken care of, or their situation gets resolved.”

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conceived as a memorial chapel to those individuals who had lost their lives in aerial service to their country. While its imposing stone exterior carries a sense of grandeur, the interior is solemn, with numerous commemorative plaques adorning its walls.

One of the most striking tributes can be seen immediately upon entering the cathedral, as a stained-glass window commemorates the

tragic events of February 3, 1943, and the four chaplains of the Dorchester.

“The sacrifice that those gentlemen made that night was something above and beyond what [most] of the people on the planet would ever do,” said Schaffer. “And not necessarily are they being honored for their heroism; they’re being honored for the commitment that they made when they decided to go into the ministry to serve their brothers. No man can do a greater deed than laying his life down for another.”

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Across 1 “You Shook Me All Night Long” band 5 Apiphobe’s phobia 9 “I __ confused” 13 Wintry mess 14 Sole 15 Mountain cat 16 *Frying pans anyone can use?

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OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 24 - MAR 1

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): Established patterns may change in unexpected ways. Make yourself ready to take advantage of this vibe to improve your position and influence. Be a resource to help those around you deal with transition.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Staying in contact with your network may be more important than usual. Knowing who to call for a favor can help get things done. Be ready to adapt to unforeseen changes. Prove that you’re the one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can invest your time or pass your time. Every day you have the opportunity to choose between working toward attainment of your goals or succumbing to all the fun distractions out there. Choose wisely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):Try to let subtle annoyances go rather than becoming reactive. You may find that some people honor their promises even when you do not agree completely. People pretty much want the same things; look for commonality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Power struggles may only cause confusion. Consider if the struggle is really within yourself.

Attaining material success might be more about perseverance than by learning complex tech or inventing something unique.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may think everything is aligned for romance, but your partner might not understand your enthusiasm. It could be awkward, but find a time to discuss your feelings. Work together to determine where the relationship leads.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Distractions for dating singles could seem endless, yet the right person can be out there if you meet under Cinderella stars. You can miss your soulmate if your timing is off. Talk to your friends about your wants and needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There are often degrees of compromise everyone must negotiate. If people push you to abandon your vision, decide where you can change and what can’t be touched.

See where their goals align with yours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): New beginnings under poor stars are difficult even if you do everything right. If things pile up it might seem that ignoring logic is the only way to get anything done. Take things one step at a time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Confidence is a form of bravery. It’s not a lack of fear but being afraid and doing the right thing anyway.

Know that your resolve can be very effective when you face people who say it can’t be done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There may be agitation if you discuss your plans. Even if you’re intending to commit, the initial circumstances may raise questions. Understand the hurdles you face if you decide to pursue this path.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ignite your ambitions with imaginative ideas, insights, and inspirations. Use your sixth sense to connect with people you can trust in business as well as in love. Take the time to form new social connections.

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