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Wounded Warrior Escort Marks 18th Year
Photos by Bob Vosseller First responders, volunteers and more prepare to roll out for the 18th Annual Wounded Warrior Escort. (Right)Members of the Central Jersey Spyder Ryders assemble at the Justice Complex in Jackson prior to rolling out for the 18th Annual Wounded Warrior Escort. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – For 18 years, township residents, businesses and organizations have come out to support the annual Wounded Warrior Escort hosted by the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club on South Stump Tavern Road. The event has brought the community together to recognize the courage, service, and sacrifice of America’s military veterans. It also served to honor wounded warriors and veterans who have served in conflicts spanning generations, including World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans, members of Veteran support organizations and motorcycle groups lined up at 9 a.m. on a Satur-
day morning around the Jackson Justice Complex in preparation for their ceremonial escort to the Rifle and Pistol Club. Once there, the club provides some free shooting time at the range and lunch to the veterans. The procession from the Justice Complex departed around 9:30 a.m. and included members of the Jackson Township Police Department, local volunteer fire companies, the First Aid Squad, the motorcycle groups, and volunteers. A police color guard is part of the tradition. The event was chaired by Al Dolce who is a longtime member of the firearms group. “We hosted around 32 veterans, many who brought their families. The Family and Parade Crew fully participated in all the activities, just like our veterans.”
Dolce added, “we offered individual supervised instruction in trap shooting, pistol, black powder muskets as well as sporting and military rifles. The club members bring their personal firearms and provide individual one on one instruction.” He said the gun club “has about 4,200 members, and a wait list of about a year. This year was special as the 250th anniversary of our country / 25th anniversary of 9/11, and our 20th year of working with warriors. As we work with Warriors year-round, Warrior Day is only part of what we do. “One member who moved came all the way from Florida to help instruct. He said, ‘I have to be there for the warriors.’ We are thankful for the support of
Mayor Kuhn Has Clear Plan If Elected
Rose Offers Change From GOP Opponents
Shem-Tov Promises Strong Leadership
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Mayor Jennifer Kuhn said that she and her administration will build on communication, fiscal responsibility, and holding developers accountable if voters keep her in the mayor’s seat. Endorsed by the Jackson GOP, Kuhn heads the “Standing up for Jackson” team. She faces two challengers - Republican Elliott Shem-Tov and Democrat Brandon Rose - who are profiled in other articles. The election on November 3 is for a fourPhoto By Bob Vosseller year term. There are also two council seats “Standing up for Jackson” on the ballot. team (from left) council can- Kuhn, 46, lives in the Brookwood section didate John “Pojo” Pejoski, of the township and said she was “a proud Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and third-generation Jackson resident with council candidate Brian Mc- more than 65 years of family residency (Mayor Kuhn - See Page 5) Carron at Jackson Day.
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Democrat Brandon Rose, 57, is seeking to become the next mayor of the township. He is heading the Jackson United slate of candidates and said he offering something different from the two Republicans in the race. He faces Republicans Mayor Jennifer Kuhn and challenger Elliott Shem-Tov who are profiled in separate articles. The election on November 3 is for a four-year term. There are also two council seats on the ballot. Photo courtesy Rose, who is curJackson United Team rently retired, has Jackson United Team members been a resident of the council candidate Casey Jackson, north eastern section mayoral candidate Brandon Rose and council candidate Paul Sarti.
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(Wounded Warrior - See Page 4)
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Elliott Shem-Tov, 54, is leading the Fight For Jackson team as the mayoral candidate. He has lived in the eastern area of the community for 13 years and he wants to bring “change and a new direction” to Photo By Bob Vosseller the township. An independent The Fight For Jackson Republican, he is up Team (from left) Councilagainst Mayor Jennifer man Chris Pollak, mayorKuhn, a Republican, al candidate Elliot Shemand Brandon Rose, a Tov, and council candidate Amanda Trombetta (Shem-Tovat Jackson Day. See Page 11)
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Continued From Page 1 Jackson Township, CJ President Bob Roddy, Chairman Byron Loyer, and our wonderful members,” he said. Jerry “Doc” DeCaro provided a group of archery instructors for them as well. Food was provided by Wegmans, Smokin 55 BBQ, Dunkin Donuts as well as the Salvation Army Canteen Truck. Brick American Legion Post 348 member Dan Vuksanic joined a fellow member to represent the Post’s Motorcycle Riders Unit. “I’ve been with the riders for five or six years but I’ve been a Legionnaire for 35. This is my first year for this event.” He was riding a shiny 2009 Harley Davidson. The US Spyder Ryders – Central New Jersey
chapter came out in full force for the event. This marked their second year participating in it. They serve Jackson Township and surrounding areas, bringing together enthusiasts of Can-Am Spyder and Ryker trikes, as well as two-wheel motorcycles and other trikes. Their president is township resident Dan Profetto and along with Vice President Colleen Cassano they lead the chapter in organizing rides, social gatherings, and charity events. Profetto said the group occasionally hosts community outreach and information sessions nearby, such as at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library and they were looking forward to riding in this year’s Toms River Fire Company Halloween Parade. “We went last year and we have even more of a turnout for it this year,” Profetto said. “We love this sort of thing…We will be doing the Long
Branch Columbus Day Parade for the first time. We’ve never been there but this is a little different because it is a give back part of what we do and we like that. We have 71-chapter members, 501 on our Facebook page. These people are a blast.” “We have a great time what we do most of the time is rides. We go to Pennsylvania on the weekend, go see the sites. My wife and I just did South Dakota this past June. I have never gone that far. I’ve been president since 2021. Our members are from all over the state, Sommerset, Sicklerville, Toms River. We have 16 bikes here today. Some of our members are veterans. Last year it rained so I understand why a lot of people on the street to support it didn’t come out,” he said. Mayor Jennifer Kuhn said, “I want to thank everyone who came out. I understand there are people from all over New Jersey here. We
appreciate you coming and helping to keep this event alive. We all want to be proud of those who come out year after year.” She added, “ride with pride and be safe. We did an announcement so there should be some kids and supporters out there along the way so be as loud as you want for the mile and a half ride. We appreciate you.” Acting Police Chief Captain George Vidalis also thanked those who came out. “I think I was at the first one 18 years ago. I missed a few of them in the middle but we appreciate you choosing this location to start from. Thank you and ride safe. Those wishing to support the project next year can contact the Mayor’s Office at 732-9281200 ext. 1211. Wounded warriors and veterans interested in attending are asked e-mail Dolce at njgunfun@gmail.com.
Ocean County Adds Nearly 90 Acres To Preserved Land
OCEAN COUNTY – Nearly 90 additional acres in three Ocean County municipalities are slated for preservation following action by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. The county approved the preservation of properties in Eagleswood, Berkeley and Plumsted townships during September using the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund. Together, the properties total about 89.5 acres and will expand a preservation program that has already protected more than 30,000 acres of open space and 3,600 acres of farmland across the county. The largest acquisition involves 78.35 acres along Route 9 in Eagleswood Township. The
county plans to purchase the environmentally sensitive property for $850,000. Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace, liaison to the Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee, said the land had faced the possibility of being developed with nine single-family homes. It will be the second property purchased through the program in Eagleswood. In Berkeley Township, the county will preserve a 1.22-acre parcel near Route 9 that was donated by a private property owner. Officials said the land sits between areas associated with the former Blackbeard’s Cave property and includes trails that could even-
tually connect with the previously preserved 746-acre NJ Pulverizing property. That site also connects with a portion of the Barnegat Branch Trail. The county also approved the purchase of development rights on 9.97 acres of mostly wooded farmland along Hopkins Road in Plumsted Township for $255,000. Under the agreement, the property owners will retain ownership and continue operating the farm, while Ocean County will hold the agricultural easement and development rights. The arrangement permanently prevents the property from being developed for other uses. The farm is near approximately 64 acres
of county-preserved land known as the Schen property, or Old Hopkins Farm, as well as other preserved properties overseen by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The Natural Lands Trust Fund is used to preserve forests, wetlands, farmland, waterways and other environmentally important property throughout Ocean County. County voters will be asked in November whether to increase the trust fund tax from 1.2 cents to 2.2 cents per $100 of equalized property valuation. Officials said the additional revenue would support future land purchases, maintenance, cleanup and habitat preservation.
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in Jackson. “I am a real estate professional. I have built a career of more than 20 years in an industry where accountability, communication, attention to detail, and follow-through are essential. I teach real estate professionals multiple times a year throughout the country, where agents and brokers attend my classes to learn more about our profession.” She added that her 20-plus-year career “taught me something that has become especially important to me as mayor: people want to know that when they raise a concern, someone is listening and will follow up. In my profession, you cannot simply tell someone you will take care of something and then walk away. You have to follow through, communicate, and ensure the matter gets resolved.” Kuhn said one of the “first priorities I implemented in my administration was making follow-up to residents a fundamental part of how we operate. I believe a resident should not have to wonder what happened to their complaint, question, or request. Even when the answer is not what someone hoped for, they deserve an answer and an understanding of what is being done.” “My professional career has prepared me to bring that same level of accountability, responsiveness, and follow-through to the mayor’s office. I believe residents deserve a government that listens, responds, and follows through and that is the standard I have worked to establish since taking office.”
The Jackson Times, October 17, 2026, Page 5 She said she was running for mayor because “I believe Jackson needs consistent, experienced leadership and a clear four-year plan for the future. Over the past year, we have started addressing many longstanding issues that were created and worsened under the former mayor, but we have only scratched the surface. Significant work remains to continue cleaning up and improving the way our Township operates.” “I want to continue the work we have started: cracking down on illegal rentals and corrupt landlords; collecting unpaid back taxes from big developers and others; preserving more open space from development; and keeping our community safe. I am confident we can do all of this while still keeping municipal taxes down and delivering high-quality services,” Kuhn added. She noted that Jackson is a large and growing community, “and we need leadership that is focused not just on the next election, but on where this Township needs to be four, eight, and even 20 years from now so that future mayors and councils have a strong foundation on which to move forward. I am seeking a full term because I believe continuity matters.” “We need a clear plan, measurable goals, and the commitment to see that plan through. Most importantly, I want to continue building a Township government that residents can trust, one that listens, takes action, and follows through. I am proud of what we have begun, but I know there is much more work ahead, and I am ready to continue doing that work for the residents of Jackson,” she added. Kuhn said “under Jackson’s Faulkner Act form of government, the mayor and council
have distinct roles and responsibilities. The mayor does not serve as a member of the council; as mayor, I attend Council meetings as a guest unless the Council President recognizes me to speak. I believe that makes it even more important for the mayor to have a clear understanding of their role and responsibilities, to work professionally with the council, and to ensure the administration operates effectively.” Kuhn said she wishes to bring “fiscal responsibility, public safety, and follow-through. My goal is not to create conflict between the mayor and council, but to respect the separation of responsibilities while ensuring the administration does its job and moves Jackson forward with a clear four-year plan.” “We need to control development, preserve more open space, and plan responsibly for the future of the township. We are a large and growing community, and our government must keep pace with the needs of our residents. That is why we created the Rental Safety Bureau, which has brought more than 1,000 previously unregistered rental properties into compliance. I got tough with big developers and demanded they pay millions in back taxes owed to the township,” Kuhn said. Kuhn added, “we have kept municipal taxes flat, while still providing quality services to residents, and continue to invest in public safety. I was honored to hire the township’s first female chief of police. Moving forward, I want Jackson to have a clear four-year strategic plan with measurable goals, timelines, and accountability. That includes continuing to address infrastructure and traffic, public safety, code enforcement, property maintenance,
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More To Say On Election Reform Capitol Comments Assemblyman Alex Sauickie
TRENTON - Two weeks ago, I wrote about the alarming situation with thousands of ineligible voters on our state’s voter rolls due to what was called a software problem, and the package of reforms I’ve introduced to promote election integrity. Now I have more to say – some good, some not. First, a brief recap. Saying it was due to a software error in the Motor Vehicle Commission’s electronic voter registration system, Governor Sherrill announced in July that about 6,600 people who identified themselves as non-citizens were nevertheless registered to vote. Later, her administration said that about 340 of them had voted. Trenton blamed and bounced the contractor responsible for the registration system and said an investigation is ongoing. I also wrote about a five-bill package I recently introduced to put safeguards in place before problems occur, protect every eligible voter’s right to vote, and ensure that every lawful vote is treated equally. Those bills would: – Require voters casting ballots in person to present photo identification, and allow low-income residents to get a free non-driver photo ID
card if needed, to join the 36 states that require some form of voter ID including the 23 states that require photo ID. – Lock into law consistent statewide standards for signature verification, reform the process used to notify voters they have a chance to cure signature problems, and penalize intentionally providing false material information on a ballot cure form. – Strengthen ballot chain-of-custody procedures by requiring standardized public logs documenting the collection, transfer and storage of ballots from drop boxes, and set new video-monitoring requirements for drop boxes and vote-counting locations. – Require voter registration records to be audited twice each year, including reviews for ineligible voters and duplicate registrations, and require detailed public reporting after each audit so residents can see what changes were made and why. – Require vote-by-mail ballots to be received by election officials no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted, replacing the current deadline of 144 hours (six days) after the polls close for those postmarked by Election Day. Now for some updates. This month, Sherrill announced there were an additional 750 errors in the same MVC registration system over the year’s time that the software issue existed, this time because they answered that they didn’t
meet the voting age requirement but were registered anyway. Of those, about 380 didn’t vote, around 320 voted but already had registrations that may be valid, and about 50 voted with an invalid registration. The 380 who didn’t vote had their registrations deleted, and the 50 who voted also had their registrations deleted and the records referred to county election officials for review. The 320 who already had registered in another way that may be valid were likewise referred to the counties for review. In addition, another 340 registrations going back to 2016 are in question. They were made through what the governor called “MVC re-entry events,” in which convicted felons still in prison were registered because they incorrectly attested to being eligible to vote. Something clearly needs to be done, but the majority party in the Legislature doesn’t seem interested in taking action. The Assembly Republicans, by contrast, formed a Policy Task Force of five members to address problems in various areas, on which I am glad to serve. In addition to my own five-bill package, I worked with my colleagues to assemble a package that includes ideas from other legislators. Election integrity was our first mission. The task force’s package consists of two of my bills and five other proposals. Those two are the one that sets a new Election Day deadline for mail-in ballots, and the one requiring video monitoring of drop boxes and the counting of
mail-in ballots. Here are the others: - Require voters to show government-issued or photo identification at the polls, and require licenses issued to noncitizens to be visually distinct (A5628). - Eliminate automatic voter registration and restore an opt-in registration process, and require proof of citizenship when registering to vote through the MVC (A5489). - Require the state to maintain a voter registration list maintenance and cross-checking program to identify ineligible registrations, including cross-checking voter registration data with jury records to identify those who say they are noncitizens to be excused from jury duty (A5627). - Create a task force of state, county and local law enforcement to investigate and prosecute alleged voter fraud (A187). - Create a special bipartisan Assembly committee, with six members of each party and co-chairs of each party, and with subpoena power, to investigate election integrity issues (AR156). We have plenty of ideas on the table. Now it’s time to get something done. 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), Instagram (@AssemblymanAlex), X (@AlexSauickie), and TikTok (@AssemblymanAlex) or visit his website at AssemblymanAlex.com.
After MVC Errors, Reforms To Voter Registration Announced From The Desk Of The
Governor Mikie Sherrill TRENTON – “My Administration continues to move aggressively to fix the serious system error at the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) left behind by the previous administration to ensure our elections remain free, fair, and secure. I promised we would be thorough to ensure that no one who is ineligible remains on the voter rolls, and that every eligible voter has their voice heard. “Leaving no stone unturned, I directed my Administration to conduct a thorough review of all voter-registration processes at the MVC and implement reforms to strengthen those processes. “This review surfaced two issues. Neither issue involved noncitizens. “The review identified approximately 750 additional records affected by the IDEMIA system error from June 2023 to June 2024
that require further action. These individuals selected “no” on the age-eligibility prompt, but their records were sent through for registration. These individuals’ dates of birth confirm they were old enough to vote, and no underage person voted as a result of this error. They appear to have pressed the wrong button on the PIN pad by mistake. “Additionally, the review identified approximately 340 potentially improper voter-registration records from the MVC re-entry events dating back to 2016. “The review showed that this issue had gone undetected and unaddressed, with some going as far back as a decade. My Administration found them and moved immediately to fix them. I directed the MVC to take the necessary steps to strengthen our registration processes and enact stronger safeguards…These include: Deploying an automated audit process that verifies voter-registration records against customers’ recorded responses at the end of each day before being transmitted to DOE.
Creating an escalation and remediation plan so that any anomaly flagged by the daily audit is reported to MVC leadership and tracked through investigation and correction. Adding clear signage in MVC Mobile Units for Department of Corrections (DOC) re-entry events to ensure individuals understand voter-eligibility requirements. Making the registration process clearer and more accessible, through expanded language and translation assistance and clearer explanations of voter-eligibility requirements. Developing a PIN pad prompt at re-entry events where individuals seeking to register must confirm they are not currently incarcerated for an indictable offense, to prevent similar errors found in our review. At Governor Sherrill’s direction, the Administration conducted a thorough review beyond the original citizenship-related software error to examine MVC voter-registration processes more broadly. That review identified two additional categories of records requiring correction or further review. The review identified additional records affected by the IDEMIA software error during the previous administration from
June 2023 to June 2024 that require further action. These individuals answered “no” to the age-eligibility question, but were sent over for registration due to the same error. However, since they also provided their date of birth in the same transaction, they were age-eligible, but their registrations were not legally valid. Additionally, the review also found that many of these individuals were well above voting age and likely pressed the incorrect button on the pin pad by mistake. Out of an abundance of caution, the state is remediating these records and has provided instructions to those affected on next steps. Approximately 380 had no other registrations, did not vote, and are being placed in deleted status. Approximately 320 have other potentially valid registrations, voted, and are being referred to counties for review. Approximately 50 were registered solely as the result of the error and voted. These records are being placed in deleted status and being referred to the counties for review. The review identified approximately 340 potentially improperly processed voter-registration (Sherrill - See Page 8)
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY FEATURED LETTER Joyce The Elephant Has Waited Long Enough When I think of my home state of New Jersey, I think of its charming towns and stunning beaches. I think of its legendary talents - Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, The Boss - and that unmistakable Jersey attitude. What I don’t think of are elephants. There’s a reason for that. Elephants aren’t from here. They roam savannahs in sub-Saharan Africa or explore dense jungles in southeast Asia. They don’t belong in the Garden State. Yet at Six Flags Wild Safari, five African elephants live in
an enclosure a fraction of the vast landscapes they would roam in the wild. One of them is Joyce, and her story is heartbreaking. Joyce’s journey began in Zimbabwe in the 1980s, when she was just a calf. She was among 63 young elephants brought to the United States after surviving a government-ordered mass killing operation. The plan was untenable from the start: keep all 63 elephants together on a billionaire’s sprawling Florida estate, despite the enormous challenges of caring for so many large, complex animals and bringing
together young elephants from different social groups. It was a promise that never could have lasted. The elephants were eventually sold to zoos, circuses, and other exhibitors. Joyce was sent to a notoriously vicious circus and, over the decades, was sold and resold to various places until arriving at Six Flags in 2010. Today, Joyce lives apart from the park’s other elephants. During warmer months, roller coasters thunder nearby, and massive trucks filled with visitors pass by her enclosure. The rumbles and vibrations
throughout a busy park day are a continuous nuisance to the sensitive elephants. During New Jersey’s freezing winters, Joyce’s world becomes even smaller as she spends extended periods confined to a barn. The constant vibrations, New Jersey’s harsh winters, and the restricted space raise serious questions about whether a theme park can provide an appropriate home for elephants. There is another option. World Animal Protection and thousands of our supporters are urging Six Flags to release Joyce to a reputable elephant sanctuary, where she could
have hundreds of acres to explore, forage, and form relationships with other elephants. We know such a move is possible because we’ve helped make it happen before. In 2023, World Animal Protection partnered with Elephant Refuge North America to care for Mundi, an African elephant who came to the United States as part of the same group as Joyce, after her transfer from a defunct zoo in Puerto Rico to the sanctuary in Georgia. Six Flags has an opportunity to do the same for Joyce. It can recognize that what was once considered acceptable is no
longer, and give an elephant who has already lost so much the chance to spend her remaining years with greater space, companionship, and dignity. New Jersey has never been Joyce’s natural home. But it can be the place where, after decades of captivity, people finally decide to do right by her. Joyce has waited long enough. It’s time to set her free. Ari Solomon Director of Communications, World Animal Protection US
ficials, political candidates, and those responsible for informing our communities. Recently, The Manchester Times published a statement from Timothy Poss claiming that his slate was the only one with children currently enrolled in Manchester Township schools. That statement is false. Multiple statements were actually false. Voters deserve accurate information, especially when candidates make claims about their opponents. I was also disappointed to see what appeared to be a politically motivated press release using a student’s recognition at an official Board of Education meeting. The article incorporated campaign messaging into what otherwise resembled district news. In fact, the superintendent included the article in her weekly report as a district press mention, apparently without realizing it contained campaign-related content. An individual Board member does not have the authority to speak on behalf of the district or imply district support for a political campaign. That accomplishment belonged to the student, not a candidate seeking reelection. Leadership is about sharing the spotlight, not taking it. It’s about saying other
people’s names more often than you say your own and recognizing others without needing to insert yourself into their accomplishments. Students deserve recognition without political exploitation. Voters deserve accurate information. And public officials should understand the difference bet we e n se r v i ng t hei r community and promoting themselves. Submitted in my capacity as a private citizen. These views are my own and do not represent the Manchester Township Board of Education.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Sherrill Lied About Noncitizen Voters
Just a note to tell Sherrill that we don’t believe a thing she says. We all know that it had nothing to do with the Motor Vehicles Commission that these people voted. Their votes all should have been cancelled out for sure, and they should not be in our data system, they are not citizens of this state or country. They do not belong here. When we fought in Vietnam, the government there considered us as invaders of their country, well these people are the same thing and do not belong here. We all support President Trump on what he is trying to do to keep them out. If we do not have a border, you don’t
have a country. Every state and city has a border, and our country should have one as well to keep these people out. The democrats are feeding us and themselves a bunch of lies as always. Paul Brown Ocean County
GOP Leaders Let Trump Hurt Americans Hey you, Republican Senators and Representatives! Yes, all of you! Have you no sense of decency? At long last, where is your sense of decency? You have looked on, supported, cheered and/or remained safely silent as a man-child of unspeakable malice and cruelty has been obliterating
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the ideals immortalized in the Declaration of Independence while simultaneously dismantling the mandates of the Constitution! If you really want to know what the Constitution is for, just read and reread its Preamble, which starts with “We the People.” Your leader, your fuhrer, proves every day and night that he is a malignant narcissist; a pathological liar; displays a combative paranoid personality; and sadistically takes delight in signing cruel Executive Orders by the dozens! Anything that once benefited the general public (ordinary people) has been abrogated. SNAP benefits for hungry children are being cut while huge tax cuts are being gifted to the mega-rich! Health insurance subsidies are being eliminated and millions of citizens are losing their health insurance! An out-of-control ICE is roaming the streets, public and private places, rounding up and corralling thousands of migrants. Protesters, exercising their First Amendment rights, are manhandled, arrested or shot! And, what about murdering boatmen off the coast of Venezuela without due process and killing survivors of the first strike? Invading Venezuela and abducting its Presidential Couple? When will they be tried, on what
grounds, or has sentencing of life imprisonment already been effected by Executive Order? Trump’s total blundering in attacking Iran? What say ye, Oh you of full faith in your Master? Since you remain largely silent, any reasonable spectator of your conduct in Congress can readily conclude that you support, approve and sanction all violations of the Constitution and all crimes against humanity, perpetrated by Donald Trump and his surrogates! If he is a criminal, a criminal granted immunity in advance by his corrupt SCOTUS, then you are too! You are as much in violation of the Constitution as he is; you are as cruel as he is. We might never be the America that once was, so you may get away with your crimes of collusion and conspiracy, just as Trump himself will escape punishment. Blind support for a criminal is automatically approval of his crimes! You are guilty! Nicholas S Molinari Brick
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Development Leads To Flooding How can people, especially planners and developers, be so stupid to take down trees and then act as if they were innocent when major flooding occurs? Isn’t it common knowledge that we need to keep trees alive so that, among other things, their roots can soak up rain water and prevent the calamities we saw last week (editor’s note: the nor’easter)? Iona Conner Brick
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Continued From Page 6 records from MVC re-entry events dating back to 2016. Our review found that some individuals incorrectly attested to eligibility even though they were “currently serving a sentence of incarceration for an indictable offense.” All records requiring further action are being referred to county election officials for remediation. These registrations require individual review to determine whether deletion is appropriate.
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Continued From Page 1 of Jackson off Farmingdale Road for the past 16 years and grew up around the Jersey shore area. After graduating high school, he attended Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), graduating with a degree in Law & Justice. He first worked as a director in the dining services industry before starting a 26year career in law enforcement with the New Jersey Division of Parole. He told The Jackson Times, “I am running because I believe Jackson is going down the wrong path. First, the level of discord and vitriol continues to grow. I don’t believe the current administration or the other Republican ticket will do anything to resolve this. In fact, I think it is the opposite based on what happens at town council meetings and from what people are saying online.” Rose added, “my mission would be to bring people together by talking and listening to their
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needs. Our ticket, Jackson United is not beholden to any one person or group. We want to apply the rules fairly and equally to the people of Jackson. Ultimately, laws need to be applied and administered as they were intended which we don’t necessarily see happening right now. It comes down to transparency and responsiveness. We believe we can offer deliverables in that regard.” Rose explained his approach saying, “I want to be transparent, responsive. I’ve had years of training in how to deal with difficult situations and problems and resolving them in a thoughtful manner. I am trying to build something that unites people. In my law enforcement career, they constantly teach you about de-escalation and moving forward with the right approach and I think I deliver that.” “I want to see things that are implemented in an evidence-based approach. I was the chairperson of the evidence-based practices committee when I was in my job and it was looking at what works and that is what I want to do. I want to implement policy, procedure and operations that are proven
to work. That has been my focus and that is what I believe I can deliver.” As to the many pressing issues of the community, Rose prioritized “bringing down the level of discord. We just have too many people not understanding where the other side is coming from or how we need to talk to one another. I think there has been a lack of transparency with how things are done in government. Our ticket would definitely would want to be as transparent as possible. We want to be open regarding what decisions we make. What are finances are. We want to give confidence to the people that we are doing the right job and be responsive.” Rose noted that “people are constantly saying they are asking questions and making OPRA (Open Public Record Act) requests, phone calls and e-mails and not getting the responses. I think that is something we have to fix. That is a big part of what we want to do and to make sure that people are heard.” “We want to enforce all the codes and ordinances equally and fairly and do what we can
to support our seniors and our young families in town. We want to tackle the budget with a sense of responsibility and fairness. We want to make sure people understand where the money is going and how it is being spent and what decisions are made on why they are spent in a particular way. I honestly feel we are the best to deliver fairness, honesty and making sure people get the services they are entitled to,” Rose added. “I want to be able to have dialogue where we aren’t shouting at each other or saying terrible things about each other or lying to each other’s faces,” the candidate said. “Taking a balanced approach and not being beholden to anyone, a particular organization or person. We have to ultimately do what is right for the people of Jackson not what benefits us personally. It is what keeps us moving forward and making sure people have faith in what we are doing.” The morale within the community has been a matter that each candidate has weighed in on. Rose said, “sometimes after people get up to
Separately, approximately 60 individuals were identified as currently incarcerated. The counties have a routine list maintenance process that identifies and flags currently incarcerated individuals for deletion. These names are being sent to the counties for remediation.
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background check. Responsibilities include responding to medical emergencies, providing care to sick and injured patients, checking ambulances for readiness and completing reports for assigned calls. EMTs also will coordinate with the volunteer first aid squad and perform other duties assigned by the chief. The posting lists paid holidays, available medical and dental benefits, and employer-provided vision, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage. To apply, email a resume, cover letter and copies of certifications to employment@jtfas. org and reference the “PD/PT position.” Jackson Township EMS is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, call 732-928-0278.
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the candidate added. As to how his team’s campaign has been operating, Rose replied, “we started very grass roots. We are just picking up speed as we go along. I think social media has been a blessing and a curse because you can get your message out on a lot of the platforms to people very quickly but the flip side to that is you have a lot of keyboard warriors, people who just want to stir up discontent.” He added, “some of the things are so hateful and clearly there are a lot of lies out there. People who are just making accusations that they can’t prove. We are trying to take the high road. We are looking at addressing the legitimate concerns and reach as many people as we can. We are engaging with people going to events, knocking on doors and talking. That is the old school stuff.”
Continued From Page 8 talk (at council meetings) I will follow them out and ask them what they need help with and you can see just the anger and the disappointment in what they are dealing with in that they feel that nobody is really listening to them and I think that is important.” “When people elect an official, they want to be listened to. They want responsiveness. You can’t please all the people all of the time but you go by what the law is and you go by what you have control over and you do the best you can. There are some basic things that we can all do, being transparent, explaining the process, showing how we came to the decision, replying to people when they have concerns, making sure they understand why we do the things that we do,”
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Senior Center Announces October Activities
JACKSON – The Jackson Senior Center has released its October calendar, featuring exercise classes, games, educational programs, luncheons and special seasonal activities throughout the month. Regular offerings include billiards, cardio, ceramics, weights and bands, Wii bowling, mahjong, crochet and knitting, senior aerobics and slow flow yoga. Special programs include a hearing test program on October 14 and a breast cancer and cardiac care presentation that same day. Other highlights include a birthday cake
and bingo celebration October 15, a fall swap meet October 16, a senior book club October 19, a lunch and bingo program October 22 and a Halloween bingo and costume contest October 28. Several events have limited seating and require advance reservations. The center is located at 45 Don Connor Boulevard and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required for all events and for bus transportation. To reserve a spot or ask questions, call 732928-2313.
Spooky Night Fundraiser To Support Ocean Of Love JACKSON – Lakehurst PTMD will host a Halloween-themed fundraiser October 24 to benefit Ocean of Love, an organization that supports Ocean County children with cancer and their families. The “Spooky Night” event will begin at 6 p.m. at AMVETS Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road in Jackson. The celebration is open to
guests 21 and older. Admission is $40 per person in advance or $50 at the door. The evening will feature a buffet-style dinner, DJ and dancing, a photo booth, costume contest with prizes and a cash bar. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costume. To RSVP or obtain additional information, email info@oceanoflove.org.
Police Blotter Police Issue Hundreds Of Summonses During Traffic Enforcement
JACKSON – Police issued 767 motor vehicle summonses and made 10 arrests during a three-month traffic enforcement initiative targeting some of the township’s busiest roadways, officials said. From July through September, officers working under the federally funded Crash Abatement and Tactics grant logged 476 overtime hours and conducted 1,002 motor vehicle stops. Police also issued 234 warnings. The enforcement focused on East Veterans Highway, Hope Chapel Road, Cassville Road, Toms River Road, Whitesville Road, Cedar Swamp Road, Bennetts Mills Road, New Prospect Road, Jackson Mills Road and portions of County Line Road. Among the violations cited were 78 for speeding, 71 for delaying traffic, 69 for expired registrations, 61 for cell phone use, 60 for failing to exhibit documents, 48 for failure to inspect, 42 for stop sign
violations and 36 for seat belt violations. Officers also issued summonses for careless and reckless driving, suspended or expired licenses, lack of insurance, child seat violations and other motor vehicle offenses. The CAT program is funded through a federal overtime grant distributed by the state and awarded to police departments based on need and merit. Officers conduct the targeted enforcement outside their regularly scheduled shifts. Police also partnered with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office for a separate Route 528 enforcement grant covering June through August. Jackson received funding for 100 enforcement hours, resulting in 169 summonses. Police said parking enforcement has also increased sharply, with 1,113 parking summonses issued so far this year compared with 428 during all of 2025.
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Continued From Page 1 Democrat, both of whom are profiled in separate articles. The election on November 3 is for a four-year term. There are also two council seats on the ballot. He serves as a senior business development manager of Enterprise Sales & Corporate Accounts. “Jackson residents want change which is why I am running for mayor. Jackson is going bankrupt. We have lawsuits and excessive spending. When you look at the big things in political leadership it is to keep us okay with the finances and to also keep us safe. The current mayor is backed by the same investors that 90 percent of the town want gone.” “Historically, Jackson has always been a very safe town and we’ve always had an extensive amount of surplus in upwards of $20 million but not anymore. Now in one short year we have seen murders, we’ve seen my running mate Chris Pollak’s car doused with paint. This is where we are right now. Jackson is in a bad place.” Shem-Tov described the township as being “a ghost ship floating through the water at high speed about to hit an iceberg and when we do, we are going to sink.” He promised to bring “exceptional leadership skills, direct connection with the people, ability to coordinate departments that work well in a synergistic fashion, build a real balanced budget while properly spending tax payers’ money for everyone’s best interest. Being fair, impartial and treating every person/group in Jackson fairly.” “We’ve seen our taxes go up. We’ve seen the town in trouble in safety and security. The police department is trying but all they can do is respond. You have people in this town who are very antsy and very angry and its bad. I need to come in and grab that wheel on the ship. Leadership is just direction. To actually stop the boat from hitting the iceberg you need to bring in a whole new town hall. You need to bring in a very solid business administrator, CFO (Chief Financial Officer) that is the core confidence of your fiscal team,” he added. “You need to bring in a good police chief,” Shem-Tov said noting that he heard that current chief, Mary Nelson will resign in November at which time a new interim police chief would be named. (Currently, Captain George Vidalis is the acting Police Chief until Nelson’s return
The Jackson Times, October 17, 2026, Page 11 from vacation and he could be a contender for this position if Nelson does vacate the spot). Shem-Tov stressed that the most pressing issue in Jackson is its financial stability. “We have an administration who has been treating the majority of people unfairly by not enforcing our rules properly. The current Mayor who is a real estate agent works with the very same institutional investors that have sold our town out below our feet. The current administration which has technically been in place for the past three years has incurred over 14 lawsuits that is also destroying the town.” As to the public morale in Jackson, he said it was “in the toilet. People are angry and the anger is turning into hate on both sides. I am the only person in this town that can change that narrative. I plan on using a very hands-on approach to bring people together by having discussion and educating both sides of the community. Accountability must be distributed on both sides which I believe both sides would embrace and be willing to work with me as the current situation is not sustainable.” “We must have true leadership that will bring this town together and make it one community. As mayor, I can do that. I have the ability through years of proven negotiation skills, people skills, networking skills and the ability to work with an internal team of very smart people that understand how to tackle any job or issue. I am ‘outcomes based’ and work hard on building out the plan to get to the desired outcome,” Shem-Tov said. Regarding the campaign, he noted it has been, “a long and time-consuming campaign. I started back in January. The campaign has involved utilizing my leadership skills to work with many different personalities and skill sets on this team. We have been reaching out to voters on social media, in person, via mail, texting, print advertisements, group meetings and meeting folks door to door.” Shem-Tov said “this is a true grass roots campaign not funded or backed by a big political machine or big donors. The outreach has been incredible and the support has been exceptional. We had a previous online poll that had me at nearly 90 percent of the vote (small sample size of 350 people), but the feedback has been tremendous. People want change and they want this current political team that has technically been in office for the past 19 years gone.”
Lakewood Employees Rank Eighth In Cancer Fundraiser LAKEWOOD – Municipal employees raised money for breast cancer research and patient support through the Susan G. Komen Central Jersey More Than Pink Walk, finishing eighth among participating teams in the campaign’s Top Companies category. Team Lakewood Squad participated for the second consecutive year at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson. Committeewoman Debbie Fuentes joined employees from across municipal government, with each participant creating a personal fundraising page. Proceeds support Komen’s breast cancer research, patient advocacy, support services and educational programs. According to the organization, it has invested
more than $3.6 billion in those efforts over several decades. Mayor Ray Coles, a cancer survivor whose parents and two sisters also survived the disease, praised the team for raising awareness and supporting patients and families. Coles, who has also lost close friends to cancer, said the employees’ efforts should make the community proud. Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller commended the employees for extending their public service beyond their jobs. Trish Komsa, the township’s chief operating officer and human resources director, said their participation reflected the workforce’s compassion and commitment to community health.
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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. R.C. Shea & Associates Most injury cases require proof that somebody was careless. Dog bites are different. New Jersey has a strict liability statute, and it changes the analysis entirely. Under the statute, a dog owner is liable for a bite whether or not the dog ever showed any sign of aggression before. The old notion that every dog gets one free bite is not the law in this state. The injured person has to establish three things: the defendant owned the dog, the dog bit them, and they were either in a public place or lawfully on private property when it happened. What the owner knew about the dog’s temperament is not part of the equation. Lawfully present covers more ground than people assume. A mail carrier, a delivery driver, a meter reader, and an invited guest are all lawfully on the property. Someone who climbs a fence into a fenced yard is not. The statute covers bites. It does not cover every injury a dog causes. If a large dog runs loose and knocks a cyclist over, or a leash is dropped and a dog charges someone who falls stepping back, that claim proceeds under ordinary negligence law instead and carelessness has to be proven. Both routes can be in play in the same case.
Payment usually comes from homeowners or renters insurance. Most policies cover dog bites, although some exclude particular breeds or exclude a dog with a bite history. That is one reason these claims are rarely about a neighbor’s personal savings, which is the concern that keeps many people from calling at all. A few practical things to rember. Get medical attention, because bite wounds get infected. Report the bite to the local health department, which starts a rabies investigation and creates a record. Photograph the wounds as they heal. Scarring on a face or a hand is often the most significant part of a child’s case, and a series of photographs shows what a description cannot. If a dog injured you or your child, call and we can talk about what the law actually covers. Answering that question costs nothing. Michael J. Deem, Esq. is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. R.C. Shea & Associates, Toms River, New Jersey. (732) 505-1212. This article provides general information about New Jersey law. It is not legal advice about any particular situation, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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Holiday Crafts Faire Returns To Toms River
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will host its 35th annual Holiday Crafts and Collectibles Faire on Nov. 1, offering shoppers a chance to browse dozens of vendors while supporting local history programs. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Toms River High School South Cafetorium, accessible from Hooper Avenue. Those using GPS can enter 212 Hooper Ave. About 90 vendors are expected to participate, offering a variety of handmade goods, collectibles and holiday merchandise. Shoppers can expect items including wreaths, candles, pottery, scarves, jewelry, decorations, postcards, jams, food products and household goods. The society will also sell baked goods during the event, along with 50/50 raffle tickets. Organizers said the raffle has traditionally generated a prize worth thousands
of dollars. Visitors can also stop by the Ocean County Cultural and History Pavilion to learn more about the county’s past. The pavilion is sponsored by Ocean County Cultural and Heritage. Admission to the faire is free. The event serves as the Ocean County Historical Society’s largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds help maintain the organization’s museum and Victorian-style home at 26 Hadley Ave. in Toms River and support educational programs, school visits, historical presentations and its bimonthly publication. The society is also planning a Holiday Open House featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus on Nov. 28. A limited number of 8-foot vendor tables remain available. For information, call Joseph at 732-998-5934 or email rjl072001@ gmail.com.
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Science has found growing evidence that treating hearing loss may do more than improve communication. It could also help protect brain health. A study published in JAMA Neurology in 2025 adds to the increasing evidence, showing that using hearing aids earlier in life may help lower dementia risk in some groups. The investigation, “Self-Reported Hearing Aid Use and Risk of Incident Dementia,” drew on data from almost 3,000 U.S. adults ages 60 and older who were part of the long-running Framingham Heart Study. Participants without dementia were followed up to 20 years to track whether hearing aid use affected their chances of developing the condition. What researchers found: Adults 60–69 who reported wearing hearing aids were about 61% less likely to develop dementia than those with unaddressed hearing loss. Though the same potential benefit wasn’t found among those 70+ with an identified hearing loss, other research has already linked hearing aid use to lower dementia risk among older adults. Timing might play a key role. Tackling hearing loss earlier — before significant
cognitive changes begin — may help keep the brain active and connected. Hearing loss can lead to social withdrawal and increased mental strain as the brain works harder to process unclear sound. Over time, the extra effort may contribute to changes in brain structure and function. By improving sound clarity and communication, hearing aids may help reduce this burden and support longterm brain health. The study’s findings build on past breakthroughs tying hearing care to cognitive wellness. In 2023, for example, the ACHIEVE study announced findings linking professionally fitted hearing aids and audiologic counseling to a slower rate of cognitive decline in older adults at higher risk over three years. These outcomes demonstrate hearing care’s importance in aging healthily and empowered. Help protect your hearing and brain health. Call Dr. Izzy & Staff to set up an appointment for a complete hearing evaluation, 732-451-3962 or visit our website at gardenstatehearing.com. We Hear You & We are Here for You!
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Free Health Screenings Planned At ShopRite
JACKSON – Ocean University Medical Center will bring its Your Health on the Move van to ShopRite of Jackson, 200 North County Line Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 30.
Free screenings will include blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol and stroke risk assessments. Fasting is not required. For more information, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990.
Can You Really Die Of A Broken Heart? By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Several weeks ago, I lost my 33-year old son Michael unexpectedly, and violently. Since then, I’ve learned something about grief that textbooks can’t fully convey but maybe some of you understand. Traumatic grief is different than ordinary grief. And neither one lives just in your head. You feel it in your stomach, your sleep, your breathing, your energy, and sometimes in the pounding or fluttering of your heart. As a pharmacist, I started wondering about something I’ve heard people say my entire life: Can you actually have a broken heart? As it turns out, yes! There is a real medical condition called Takotsubo syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy or Broken Heart Syndrome. Intense emotional or physical stress can temporarily weaken the heart muscle, making it less able to contract normally and pump blood effectively. And it’s not just feeling anxious or tired. You can see changes on your labs, and on an echocardiogram. The cardiac changes (again, visible on echo) can alter your ejection fraction, affect an ECG, raise cardiac biomarkers, and, occasionally, trigger dangerous heart rhythms. One leading theory for why this happens is that it involves a huge activation of the sympathetic nervous system… you probably know this as your “fight or flight” response. Stress chemicals like adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) rise. The intense or prolonged stress response appears capable of temporarily “stunning” portions of the heart muscle. Bereavement isn’t the only trig-
ger. It can happen after tremendous fear or rage, an accident, surgery or serious illness. Grief itself doesn’t automatically lower your ejection fraction. There are plenty of other reasons someone’s EF might be low or declining. For example, coronary artery disease, significant valve disease, persistent arrhythmias and other types of cardiomyopathy, just to name a few. So please don’t look at a low EF during a stressful period and assume, “Oh, it’s just grief.” It can look like a heart attack. This is probably the most important thing I can tell you. Heart rhythm disturbances can also occur. Some people develop atrial arrhythmias, and more serious ventricular arrhythmias are possible. So yes, Broken Heart Syndrome can look remarkably similar to a heart attack. I’ve learned over these past seven weeks that grief has a physical presence. It can mess with your sleep. It can steal your appetite. It can exhaust you and somehow leave you wired at the same time. And your heart may suddenly pound because a song comes on, you see a picture, or you hear a helicopter overhead airlifting some other unlucky soul. The connection between your emotions, nervous system and heart is very real. We tend to put emotional health in one little box and physical health in another, but your body doesn’t necessarily work that way. So don’t panic over every flutter. But don’t dismiss your heart symptoms either. For a more in-depth version of this article, including how Broken Heart Syndrome can affect heart function, ejection fraction and cardiac testing, visit suzycohen.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County Approves New Opioid Response Plan
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County officials have approved a new three-year strategy aimed at expanding opioid prevention, treatment, recovery services and overdose prevention using money from national opioid settlements. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners recently endorsed the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council’s 2027-2029 plan, which will guide how settlement funds are used to address substance use throughout the county. The plan was developed using community feedback and other available data to identify areas where additional resources are needed. Priorities include increasing public awareness, improving access to treatment and recovery programs, expanding harm
TOMS RIVER – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter raised more than $62,000 at its third annual Celebrate The Arc Casino Night on October 2 to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The fundraiser drew 185 guests to the
reduction and peer support services, and removing barriers that may prevent residents and families from getting help. Ocean County Commissioner Sam Ellenbogen, liaison to the advisory council, said community participation played a major role in determining how the county should move forward. “Direct community input was an incredibly important part of the planning process,” Ellenbogen said. “Paired with other available data, community feedback informed action steps for the appropriate use of national opioid settlement funds and helped to identify service gaps so we can strengthen the system of care.” As the new plan is implemented, Ocean County is expected to offer competitive
contracts for organizations providing programs that address the priorities identified by the council. County officials said programs supported during the previous funding cycle have already served thousands of residents. More than 5,000 Narcan and harm reduction kits have been distributed, while more than 125 businesses have participated in opioid prevention and treatment initiatives. About 2,000 students have taken part in drug prevention education programs, and more than 780 people have been connected with treatment and supportive services. Community outreach efforts have also generated more than 8,000 contacts with local partners to provide information, resources and referrals, according to the county.
Arc Casino Night Raises More Than $62,000 Atlantis Ballroom for a cocktail reception and games of craps, roulette, blackjack and poker. Players exchanged their play money for raffle tickets for 70 gift auction prizes and 22 high roller prizes valued at more than $200 each.
Local businesses donated prizes, and 50 event sponsors helped the organization exceed its fundraising goal. Platinum sponsors included Lester Glenn and OceanFirst Bank. Proceeds will support 1,100 individuals with disabilities and family members en-
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Organizations interested in future funding opportunities can monitor the Ocean County Procurement Portal at procurement. opengov.com/portal/oceancounty. Providers can also register through OpenGov to receive alerts about new county solicitations. “Ocean County is committed to using these funds responsibly to enhance programs and services for all of our residents and families affected by substance use disorder,” Ellenbogen said. The Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council was established in 2022. The group makes recommendations to the county and participating municipalities on how money received through national opioid settlements should be used to support local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.
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Around The Jersey Shore Fulfill Receives $250,000 Grant To Fight Hunger foundation said the funding is expected to help provide nearly 4 million meals. Jersey Central Power & Light, a FirstEnergy subsidiary, serves about 1.2 million customers in 13 New Jersey counties, including Monmouth and Ocean. Photo courtesy Fulfill Feeding America JERSEY SHORE – Fulfill has received a estimated that more than 130,000 people in $250,000 grant from the FirstEnergy Founda- Monmouth and Ocean counties experienced tion to expand hunger-relief efforts for families food insecurity in 2024, including nearly 40,000 across Monmouth and Ocean counties as rising children. Fulfill said higher food prices and food costs continue to strain household budgets. changes to SNAP benefits have added to the More than 150,000 residents turn to Fulfill financial pressures facing families. for food assistance each month, according to Fulfill plans to use the grant for programs the organization. Fulfill President and CEO including its Pop-The-Trunk mobile food distriTriada Stampas said the FirstEnergy Founda- butions and services that connect residents with tion funding will help provide nutritious food public assistance and other resources. Board of while connecting residents with other services Trustees Chair Susan Doctorian Kyrillos said designed to improve long-term stability. partnerships with businesses and community The grant is part of a $1.3 million FirstEnergy organizations are critical to addressing both Foundation investment benefiting 25 hunger-re- immediate hunger and the broader challenges lief organizations throughout New Jersey. The facing families.
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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean Ride To Launch Automated Ride Alerts OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Ride ReserveA-Ride passengers will begin receiving automated calls and text messages about their scheduled transportation starting Oct. 19 as part of a new software system designed to improve service. The Ocean County Department of Transportation Services said riders will receive an automated confirmation call the day before a scheduled trip. On the day of the ride, passengers will get another call 15 minutes before their pickup window begins, followed by a text message when the vehicle is on the way and another notification when it arrives.
Reserve-A-Ride passengers select a pickup window of 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the service. Riders are being reminded to be ready at the beginning of that window because drivers may arrive at any time during the designated period. “The new software is designed to make Reserve-A-Ride services more efficient and timing during the pick-up window more accurate for riders,” Ocean County Commissioner Robert S. Arace, liaison to Ocean Ride, said. When scheduling a trip, riders will be asked to provide or confirm their contact information so they can receive the auto-
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FUN & GAMES SUDOKU
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Across 1 Cop to 6 Of this clue, approve he would 10 Flows back 14 Previous 15 Brief analysis? 16 Blind strip 17 Christmas party 19 Unit of lipstick 20 Fuel made from corn 21 Beverage with tapioca pearls 23 Winter coat? 25 Many an island in the South Pacific 26 Slumber party 32 Starting squad 33 “Good Omens” co-writer Gaiman 34 Couple 37 Pasta filling, sometimes 38 Popped with a low blow 40 Source of a low
blow? 41 Justin Trudeau and Christopher Luxon, for short 42 Degs. for filmmakers 43 Call for pizza, say 44 Halloween party 47 Professionals who might bug people 50 Impassioned request 51 Seemingly unbeatable foe 54 Get the big picture 59 Maroon 5 lead singer Levine 60 Cocktail party 62 Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, say 63 Glutinous glob 64 D sharp equivalent 65 Whole lot 66 Border lines? 67 Black Sea resort Down 1 Choir section 2 “Dang it!” 3 Ho Chi __ City
4 Crumb 5 Classic Pontiac 6 Like many a school bus 7 Egg cells 8 Mark on a bingo card 9 “On top of which ... “ 10 Lot of wealth? 11 Popeye’s rival 12 Genesis locale 13 Terrific bargain 18 Nutmegger’s st. 22 Word with hard or soft 24 Apple often used to make cider 26 X Games launch point 27 “Unexpected __ in bagging area” 28 Pair in a pod 29 Factory tub 30 Word that indicates a name change 31 “Diary of a Wimpy __” 34 “Seriously, man!?”
35 Superlative prefix 36 Couple in a boat 38 Company whose X account only follows some Spice Girls and seven guys named Herb 39 “Don’t bother” 40 Tackle 42 Fail to notice 43 Walter who moved the Dodgers to Los Angeles 44 Granny, to some 45 Puts in a seat 46 Host before Fallon 47 Bumps in the road 48 One of two on a tricycle 49 Instagram upload 52 Urge 53 Worn-down part of a shoe 55 __ Romeo 56 Streamlet 57 Tiny pest 58 “¿Cómo __?” 61 May celebrant
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OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17 - 23 BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS FORECAST ARIES (March 21-April 19): A belief might get challenged or a new idea could be presented — decide what’s meaningful and aligned for yourself without outside input. A relationship could be quiet but peaceful and settled now. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): An article of faith presented by someone close might or might not resonate. It might not be gaslighting, but it might be. Use your critical thinking and lived experience to determine what’s what. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Compliance can seem like safety though it doesn’t always work out that way. Find the best ways to handle your responsibilities, you should not have to follow directives if you’re not in the workplace. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Creatives know that sooner or later the right inspiration will land. Quiet time replenishing energy could be the perfect flex for today, Monday and Tuesday, as below-zero days can be more taxing to navigate. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Getting the family or group on the same page could be the task for today and you might have more luck that at other times, there could be a willingness to go along and get along. Communicate with care. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Consensus around an idea or plan could be reached, but don’t put anything into motion until Wednesday of next week or after. New beginnings need positive Universal day scores and after midday today stars head south.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your focus could center around money and values — while it’s a poor day for any financial moves or big purchases, it could be an excellent day to consider your beliefs around deservingness and abundance. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Today your belief in yourself could catapult into a new, higher level of self-esteem that could stick. To make it stronger, work on self-validation and consistently keeping promises to yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Examine your beliefs — your beliefs create much of your reality through their filtered interpretation of events. If your life isn’t what you want it to be, look within to see what’s creating it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A friend or friend group might expect conformity or agreement now. Friends can be very influential over the choices you make, be sure their lives are in alignment with your downstream goals. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A shared understanding of the world can make people feel like kindred spirits, but all are one, regardless. Exclusion seldom leads toward good, inclusion does. The best accomplishments draw on everyone’s talents. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Learning is different than drinking Kool-Aid. A true teacher will present knowledge, let you integrate it your own way, and watch you grow through understanding. A cult forces obedience. (c) 2026 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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GIVE CAULIFLOWER SOUP A GLOW-UP Diane Rossen Worthington
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER APPLE SOUP WITH MANGO YOGURT DRIZZLE
Serves 4 to 6 For the mango yogurt drizzle: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon mango chutney 1 teaspoon curry powder Salt and white pepper Silky cauliflower soup gets a sweet-tangy finish with For the soup: mango yogurt and crisp papadums. CREDIT:(Diane 2 tablespoons olive oil Rossen Worthington/TCA). 1 medium onion, sliced 1 carrot, peeled and sliced rot and celery and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, 1 celery stalk, sliced stirring occasionally, until softened and very 2 tablespoons good quality curry powder lightly colored. Lower the heat to medium, 3 garlic cloves, minced add the curry powder and stir for 1 minute. 2 pounds cauliflower florets, cleaned Add the garlic and saute for another minute, 1 apple such as Pink Lady, Envy or Cosmic taking care not to burn it. Crisp, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped 3. Using an immersion blender, puree the 6 cups vegetable or chicken stock soup until creamy and smooth. Season with Salt and white pepper to taste salt and white pepper, whisk to incorporate To garnish: and taste for seasoning. Papadums, crumbled 4. Add the cauliflower, apple and stock and Parsley sprigs bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until 1. Make the mango yogurt drizzle. In a small the cauliflower and apple are soft. Remove bowl, combine the yogurt, chutney, curry from the heat. powder, salt and pepper until well blended. 5. To serve: Reheat the soup. Ladle the soup Add 1 tablespoon water, or enough to reach into shallow soup bowls. Drizzle with the a drizzling consistency. Cover and refrigerate mango yogurt sauce, sprinkle with crumbled until serving. papadums and finish with parsley sprigs. 2. In a medium soup pot, heat the olive oil Serve immediately, with the remaining sauce over medium-high heat. Add the onion, car- on the side. (Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including “Seriously Simple Parties,” and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at www.seriouslysimple.com.) ©2026 Diane Rossen Worthington. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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