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–Photos by Chris Lundy Clockwise from left, The Commerford and Sons Petting Zoo had a gallery of different animals. A chainsaw carver made these statues. Cory Hess, 10, and Jon Hess, 6, both of Bayville, ride a camel at the Ocean County Fair. By Chris Lundy Fair manager Jeff Adams said that the weather OCEAN COUNTY – Despite a patch of rough didn’t keep people home entirely, it just changed weather, the Ocean County Fair finished strongly, what day they came. organizers said, as the sun came out on the weekWednesday and Thursday had threatening thunend – the fair’s most important days. derstorms and a heat advisory. Friday had rain
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School Board President Stepping Down By Sara Grillo JACKSON – Jackson Board of Education President Barbara Fiero is resigning from her position and moving out of the area. According to Board Secretary Michelle Richardson, remaining board members will fill the vacant spot with an appointment at the August 15 meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. Fellow board members and Superintendent Stephen Genco had kind words to share about Fiero and her 14-year tenure with the board during the meeting where she announced her departure. Her colleagues described her as someone who is consistent, always getting things done and
who really understands how to work with people for the benefit of the district. Board member Michael Hanlon remembered fi rst meeting Fiero and walking through all the district schools with her. He said she “always looked for what was best for the district – not what was best for Barbara.” Superintendent Genco described her as a rock, and someone he could always count on, and who will be truly missed. Fiero said she began her career in public education volunteering for the PTO back when her children began school in 1986. She said she always felt it was very important (School - See Page 5)
for most of the day. That pushed everyone over to Saturday and Sunday. Although actual head counts weren’t available, he said the attendance was well into the thousands (Fair - See Page 5)
Jackson Officer Shaves Head For Cancer
By Sara Grillo JACKSON – Police officers, by nature, help people in their communities every day. But Jackson Police Officer Mike Grochowski went over the top recently when he cut off eight inches of his hair and donated it to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which will use the hair to make wigs for patients suffering from cancer. Officer Grochowski, who has been with the Jackson Police for 19 years and in law enforcement even longer, said he has been shaving (Officer - See Page 5)
–Photos courtesy Jackson Police Officer Mike Grochowski recently donated eight inches of his hair to raise cancer awareness.
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–Photo courtesy Jackson Schools Students read to the “Bright and Beautiful” therapy dogs who were visiting during a recent “Check it Out!’’ session at Johnson Elementary School. By Sara Grillo JACKSON – School is definitely out for the summer, but the Jackson School District is making a special exception and keeping libraries open at its elementary schools this summer as part of an exciting new reading program. The “Check it Out!” reading program kicked off earlier this month and encourages students to come back into their elementary schools and find a book they can get hooked on this summer. “This program helps us combat the effects of ‘summer slide,’ by keeping them interested in reading and helping them to build their reading stamina,’’ said Johnson Elementary School Media Specialist Carrie Hogan. “We are strengthening that connection between home and school and in the process we get to watch our students discover the joy of reading in a relaxed and fun environment.’’ Students are invited to come into their elementary schools and look for books that jump out and excite them, or have a school
media specialist help them find a fun and interesting book. Each elementary school will be open twice in July and twice in August as part of the program. Kids can even read to therapy dogs that will be on site visiting some of the schools. The sessions held earlier this month have so far been a success among both students and parents. The first session brought out over 60 people and checked out 122 books to Jackson elementary schoolers. “Summer is a great time to try out different kinds of books to see what might spark a child’s interest,’’ said Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dan Baginski. “We are hoping that having our school libraries available year-round will encourage students to stop in and find something they will love to read.’’ Remaining dates and times for the “Check it Out!” program can be found on the Jackson School District Summer Assignments website at jacksonsd.org/page/7466. Parents may also have received the information via email or automated telephone call.
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Continued From Page 1 to give back to education and help out in any way possible. “When I became a board member it is something that I have always taken very, very seriously,” she said, adding, “I felt that my first job was to the children and the district and then to the taxpayers.” She also noted, as a show of pride, that in 14 years, the school board has never had a time where a meeting was almost canceled because there were not enough board members for a quorum. “I hope that whoever sits in my chair remembers just how important this position is,” said Fiero. Any Jackson residents who are interested in filling the vacant role left by Fiero should submit a resume and cover letter outlining
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Continued From Page 1 his head every summer for the past 25 years, but this is the first year he decided to donate it. Since he’s still able to grow hair at the age of 46, he figured he’d raise awareness for it this year. “From a young age, I always loved to help people – that’s why I became a cop,” he said. With him at the Supercuts in the Bennetts Mills Plaza were his two daughters, Bella and Chloe, who he hopes to set a good example for and teach to help others. Bella will also be in the salon chair soon, as she wants to donate her hair, too. She needs to
The Jackson Times, July 22, 2017, Page 5 their qualifications and reasons they want to become a board member by August 7 to Board Secretary Michelle Richardson at the Jackson Township Board of Education, 151 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527 or jsd@ jacksonsd.org. During the closed session portion of the August 15 business meeting, applicants will be asked to make a five minute statement about their qualifications and reasons for wanting to serve, and board members will be allowed to ask follow up questions. A candidate will be appointed during the public session portion of the meeting, and will then take their oath of office. The appointed candidate will serve on the school board until its reorganization meeting in early January 2018 and has the opportunity to run for reelection in November. For more information on the school board vacancy and a list of qualifications, visit jacksonsd.org.
wait another two months so she has a solid eight inches to cut off and donate. But it certainly doesn’t stop at hair cutting for Officer Grochowski. He is extremely active through fundraisers and charity events with the Jackson PBA #168, such as hosting yearly coat drives and installing wheelchair ramps. The ongoing heroin problem also strikes a chord, and after hearing about individuals who are suffering, he goes to their houses and tries to talk to them and offer resources that might help, in hopes that they might turn their lives around. He said it’s a problem that touches not just the addict, but the whole family. “Teach others to do for others,” is his motto, and a very good one at that.
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Continued From Page 1 on the weekend. As usual, animal attractions made up a great deal of the entertainment. There were pig races, trained dogs showing off their skills, and horsemanship shows. A petting zoo featured some animals not often seen in Berkeley Township, such as camels, an elephant, and a kangaroo. The 4-H kids showed off the barnyard and home-raised animals they had nurtured. The 4-H display, still a large portion of the festivities, also displayed projects the kids worked on throughout the year. There were works of art, reports on environmental causes, and even a hamster obstacle course. A chainsaw carver left behind some work for sale. A local tree removal company would supply him with the logs. Sometimes,
–Photos by Chris Lundy There were a number of high flying (and low spinning) rides this year. it is something unusual, like a blue cedar. Kids had the opportunity to race remote control cars. Then, they could see the real thing, with some off-road vehicles. As usual, the interior of the fair was full of tents set up with people selling things like caricatures, t-shirts, arts and crafts. There were also home improvement companies and government offices. Some rides rose up into the air, overhead of the tents. Some were firmly on the ground, for smaller children to go around a track. There were playhouses for different ability levels or theme: Spongebob to Disney to horror movies. Mixed in around the rides were a majority of the food vendors. Fair mainstays dominated the choices, including Hayden, 6, pets ducklings raised by Jess and kettle corn, lemonade, cotton candy Emily from Wise Quackers in Lanoka Harbor. and deep fried anything.
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Dancer Bill Designating Eastern Bumble Bee As NJ’s Native Pollinator Advances Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson
NEW JERSEY – Legislation (A3403) sponsored by
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ing the common eastern bumble bee as the state native pollinator received Assembly approval. “The common eastern bumble bee is native to the Garden State and an important general pollinator for a wide range of crops our state is known for, including
blueberries, cranberries, tomatoes and peppers,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “It’s considered one of the most important species of pollinator bees in North America.” “These bees are extremely adaptable,” said Space, whose family is well-known
for its long-standing agricultural commitment in Sussex County that spans eight generations. “They can live in the country, suburbs, and urban cities, making them the perfect species to be named New Jersey’s native pollinator.” Dancer and Space said
the key to a successful agriculture industry in New Jersey is a healthy bee industry. The state’s 20,000 bee colonies represent a $7 million honey bee industry that contributes to the production of nearly $200 million worth of fruits and vegetables annually.
New Hangar On The Horizon For Ocean County Airport
BERKELEY – With the steel framework substantially completed, a new eight-unit t-hangar building at the Ocean County Airport should be ready to house planes by late summer. “This new t-hangar will be of no cost to the county and will answer a growing need at this facility,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the airport located at the Robert J. Miller Airpark, off Route 530. “It will help us reduce the current waiting list allowing more pilots to store their planes at the airport.”
Vicari noted the new hangar is expected to be completed in late August and following the f inal inspection will be ready to house planes. “This is just a part of ongoing upgrades to the facility,” Vicari said. In addition, improvements to the main runway’s lighting system recently were completed. “The lighting improvements for the main runway will improve safety for pilots coming into and leaving the airport,” Vicari said. “Whether it’s for public safety or to help our economic efforts, the Ocean County Airport is
an important facility providing an integral service in Ocean County.” Vicari noted the new r unway lighting system replaced a system that was more than 20 years old and had been scheduled for replacement. “We applied for federal funding for 90 percent of the cost of the replacement project and for state funding for five percent of the total cost,” Vicari said. The project cost was about $810,000 and the design work, funded also by federal and state grants was completed earlier this month. The project included the installation of high inten-
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sity runway/threshold edge lights and high intensity flush mounted runway edge lights. “This airpark is an important element of the county’s transportation program,” said Vicari. “It’s essential the facilities be kept current and at up-to-date standards.” Ocean Aircraft Storage, a partner with the county’s fixed based operator, Ocean Aire, is expected to operate the new t-hangar which will consist of a eight unit building located adjacent to the existing t-hangar buildings. “The county developed a land lease with Ocean Aircraft Storage that will allow for the construction of the new t-hangar building,” Vicari said. “Ocean Aircraft Storage is constructing the t-hangar building at its own cost and expense.” A lease agreement for the t-hangar construction has
been signed with Ocean Aircraft Storage. Under the agreement, the lease will be for a 10-year term with an option of two additional 10-year terms. In addition, the County will receive annually 15 percent of the gross revenue or $5,000, whichever is higher. “We are working in partnership with the fixed base operator to minimize any cost to the County,” Vicari said. “Ocean Aircraft Storage is paying for the construction and we will derive a revenue as a result of this new building.” The County has four t-hangar buildings consisting of 36 individual units currently located at the airport. Vicari added the new hangar is consistent with the Airport Capital Improvement Program and the Pinelands Memorandum of Agreement. “These hangars are im-
por tant to the air por t,” Vicari said. “Many visitors to the County own second homes here and are looking for a place to keep their private planes. “This helps with our tourism efforts,” Vicari said. Vicari added the airport, located on 420 acres in Berkeley Township about five miles west of Toms River, provides a central location for a host of public safety services. The precision approach facility features a 6,000foot runway, a crosswind runway, and accommodates various aircraft, including private airplanes, small corporate jets, the state Forest Fire Service planes, the Civil Air Patrol and Emergency Services aircraft. Since 1990, Ocean County has received more than $23 million in federal and state funding for airport improvements.
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Jackson Branch Library’s August Technology Classes
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library is offering the following technology workshops for adults in August: Create Your First Email Account on August 3 at 10 a.m. This class is designed for beginners who have little or no computer experience. Learn how to write and send an email, check for new messages and delete unwanted mail. NJ Career Connections: Navigating the Path to Employment on August 7 at 2 p.m. Join us for a hands-on tour of the powerful New Jersey Career Connections website. This class is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant. Microsoft Excel Basics on August 9 at 10 a.m. Learn how to get started using this powerful spreadsheet tool. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills. Microsoft PowerPoint Basics August 11 at 10 a.m. Learn the basics of creating an eye-catching and informative presentation. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills. Introduction to the Internet on August 15 at 2 p.m. Learn how to access the Internet,
search for a specific company or organization and browse for a particular topic. Participants must be comfortable using a computer mouse and keyboard. Microsoft Excel Formulas on August 17 at 2 p.m. Our advanced MS Excel class. Learn how to calculate average, weighted average, VLOOKUP and more. Participants must have some experience using Excel. Microsoft Word Basics on August 18 at 2 p.m. Learn how to use MS Word to create and format a document. Participants must have mouse and keyboard skills. Computers 101 on August 22 at 2 p.m. This class will provide an overview of the mouse, keyboard, files and folders, saving documents and other concepts for new computer users. Spotlight On: Windows 10 on August 24 at 10 a.m. We’ll help you become comfortable using the features of this operating system. You may bring your own laptop to use during the presentation. Registration is required for each class. To sign up, call 732-928-4400 or go online to theoceancountylibrary.org. The Jackson Branch Library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.
Save The Date: Jackson Day 2017
JACKSON – The Jackson Chamber of Commerce announced that Jackson Day will be on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, 260 Kierych Memorial Drive. The celebration features vendor trick-ortreating, fireworks, rides, touch-a-truck, craft fair, flea market and games. A DJ will play in between concerts and during the fireworks. There will also be a separate area for children’s entertainment. A schedule of the day’s musical entertainment is as follows: 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. – Sensational Soul Cruisers is an 11-man horn group fronted by four soulful vocalists who pay homage and tribute to classic performers from Otis
Redding and the Drifters to Barry White and the Commodores. 3 to 4 p.m. – Rockers Live is a dynamic tribute show with sound-a-like and look-alike entertainers doing Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and Bon Jovi. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – The Capris are a popular doo-wop recording group that will perform hit songs such as “There’s a Moon Out Tonight” and “Morse Code of Love.” 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. – Emil Stucchio & The Classics will perform hit songs such as “P.S. I Love You and “You’ll Never Know.” Their unique vocal and visual styling add that special touch to everything they do – from Vegas to Atlantic City, their shows are truly a class act.
Free Social Security Seminar
WHITING – The Social Security Administration will present a free seminar “Understanding Your Social Security Benefits” on July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Whiting United Methodist Church, 55 Lacey Road. At any stage in your life, it is important that you understand the role that Social Security benefits can and should play in your overall financial portfolio. Join guest speaker David Vinokurov, Social Security Administration District Manager from the Trenton District Office, for this informative seminar that will cover setting up a MySSA account and utilizing SSA financial calculators to gain a better
understanding of when and how to apply. Vinokurov will lead a discussion of retirement, disability; survivors and Medicare options. There also will be a question-and-answer segment. Prior to the presentation, please register for a My Social Security account by going to ssa.gov/myaccount/message.html. Registered users can review their Social Security statement prior to the seminar and bring the printed statements with them, making their participation more personal and productive. If you should have any questions, contact us at 732-350-6878.
Lakeside Gardeners Annual Flea Market
WHITING – Lakeside Gardeners of Cedar Glen Lakes will be holding their annual flea market on Saturday, October 21 at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Ave., from 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. Tables are $15 and can be reserved by calling Maria at 609-618-4036. This event is well attended and always a sell out, so call early.
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Women’s Club At Westlake Awards College Scholarships
JACKSON – On July 12, the Women’s Club at Westlake proudly presented four deserving Jackson women with scholarships to aid them in their pursuit of a higher education. They earned the support based on their outstanding academics, service to the community and financial needs. The four scholarship recipients are: • Miranda Auriemma, 2017 graduate of Jackson Liberty High School and Ocean County Vocational Technical School, who will be attending Rochester Institute –Photo courtesy Women’s Club at Westlake of Technology to obtain a degree in Game Scholarship recipients Janet McNamara, MiDesign and Development with a minor in randa Auriemma and Autumn Fulton. Software Engineering. • Autumn Fulton, 2017 graduate of Jackson attending the University of Michigan, Ross Liberty High School and Ocean County School of Business, to obtain a degree in Vocational Technical, who will be attending Business Administration. Brookdale Community College to obtain a • Janet McNamara, who is currently attending degree in Health Sciences. Ocean County College to obtain a Medical • Emilija Jeskeviciute, 2017 graduate of Billing Professional Certificate. Marine Academy of Technology and EnSince 2003, The Women’s Club has provided vironmental Science of the Ocean County over $60,000 to more than 60 Jackson women Vocational Technical School, who will be to advance their education.
Jackson Branch Library August Programs
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch Library, located at 2 Jackson Drive, will host the following programs in August: Evening Book Discussion on August 1 at 7 p.m. Join us for an evening book discussion and share your insights about Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs. Afternoon Book Discussion on August 8 at 1 p.m. Join us for an afternoon book discussion and share your insights about The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny. August Afternoon Movie on August 10 at 2:30 p.m. Make it a movie afternoon at the Jackson Branch Library. Due to fi lm licensing guidelines fi lm titles cannot be released to the media. This newly released film is PG-13. The Desperados: Musical Concert on August 19 at 2 p.m. Join us at the Jackson
Branch Library as the Desperados, a 4-piece musical group from the Jersey Shore, perform the greatest hits of The Eagles, Neil Young, Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac. Sponsored by OCL System Programming. August Evening Movie on August 21 at 6 p.m. Make it a movie evening at the Jackson Branch Library. Due to film licensing guidelines film titles cannot be released to the media. This newly released film is rated PG. Coloring for Adults on August 29 at 10 a.m. Rediscover the joy of coloring. Coloring sheets and art supplies provided, along with light refreshments and relaxing music. These programs are free; however advanced registration may be required. Registration is open. For more information, or to register, please call 732-928-4400 or visit the library’s website at theoceancountylibrary.org.
Jackson P.B.A. 18th Annual Pig Roast
JACKSON – The Jackson Township P.B.A Local #168 18th Annual Pig Roast is on Saturday, September 9 at Pine Park’s Clarence Brown Picnic Area. The most anticipated event of the year and an amazing family event is also an all-inclusive event that features live music by the band Undisputed, refreshments, fresh clams, chicken, burgers, salads, hot dogs and more. There will also be fun activities for the kids, such as bounce houses, rock climbs, carnival games, face painters and more. Become a platinum, gold or silver sponsor, or donate a good or service (gift basket of products or gift certificate to your establishment). Platinum Sponsorship: $500 donation – includes a logo of your company on the back of the event t-shirt. A sign board displaying your company at the Walk of Sponsors for all to see when entering the event. You will also receive
4 free adult tickets ($120 value) and 4 free raffle tickets for the large 50/50. One free event t-shirt proudly displaying your company logo. Gold Sponsorship: $350 donation – includes the name of your company in large, bold print on the back of the event t-shirt and 2 free adult tickets ($60 value). One free event t-shirt proudly displaying your company name. Silver Sponsorship: $250 donation – includes the name of your company in standard print on the back of the event t-shirt and one free event t-shirt proudly displaying your company name. To become an official Pig Roast sponsor, purchase tickets for the event, or ask any questions, please contact Sgt. Fred Meabe at 732-928-1111, ext. 5230 or 848-480-5482 or email fmeabe@jacksontwpnj.net. Mailing address for donations is Jackson Township P.B.A. Local #168, P.O. Box 188, Jackson, NJ 08527. Please, no cash.
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underlying causes of their addiction. Not only does the Foundation offer two sober living homes for its members to continue their recovery in a safe environment, but its program also incorporates sober activities into its weekly agenda in order to create a fun and fresh outlook of the drug-free social experience. With over 2,500 people placed into treatment, 350+ members placed into recovery, 300+ Narcan trained community members, and 145+ certified recovery coaches, CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation is addiction’s latest kryptonite. With a correlated force of camaraderie, combined with a potent sense of hope, this organization is undoubtedly distinct. Because of its unique perspective and philosophy, sober individuals who are linked to CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation immediately gain an advantage in becoming successful in their recovery. When immersed into the CFC culture, members are provided with mindfulness, self-care, and addiction education tools in order to create a balanced, drug-free existence. This group also firmly believes in ‘real life exposure, clean and sober.’ Because a large part of recovery is reintegrating into society and dealing with the public norm, the directors of the program emphasize the importance of fully engaging in social situations with other people in recovery where alcoholic beverages are served in order to teach them how to deal with these situations in a safe, secure, and responsible way. On September 16, members will get a chance to be exposed to this type of situation as they help support the Foundation’s “Rock the Farm: Faux-Chella” music festival fundraiser in Seaside Heights. Although alcoholic beverages will be served, sober members will stand strong and proud in recovery while still being able to enjoy everything the festival has to offer, including food trucks, street vendors, yoga, meditation, and drum circles. All proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages at Rock The Farm will be donated to the Seaside Heights Business Association. The foundation’s philosophy is “power with purpose, stand in your truth and give back.” They echo this in all that they do. By creating an environment that provides many roads to recovery, without judgment of opinion, identity, or choice, it allows members the freedom to annihilate their addiction in a unique and individualistic approach. Although recovery may be a complicated process, it is never unattainable for an addict, no matter how hopeless the situation may seem. And although we may never find an absolute cure for the illness of addiction, one thing is evident. Recovery works, and so does CFC Loud N’ Clear Foundation. For more information about the organization, please visit healingus.org or rockthefarmnj.com to purchase music festival tickets.
Support Groups At St. Aloysius JACKSON – St. Aloysius Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Rd. offers support groups to help people better understand their feelings and to meet others who are dealing with the same life issues. A bereavement support group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
and a divorced and separated support group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Both meetings are held in the parish office. A freewill donation of $5 is requested. For more information, email StAloysiusGonzagaGroup@gmail.com.
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I Bet I Can Make You Yawn By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Last week I forced myself to stay up two nights in a row to work. I certainly had work to do, but I also wanted to evaluate my brain function after sleep deprivation. The following morning, I was yawning quite a bit while sharing the story with Sam. He jokingly snapped, “Hey, stop that! You’re making me yawn!” I thought that was hilarious and kept my eye on him for several minutes, and sure enough, when I yawned, he yawned. Yawns are known to be “contagious,” especially if you are emotionally connected with one another. Did I get you to yawn just yet? Saying the word out loud or reading “yawn” triggers a yawn. They’re usually satisfying in nature, and if they’re not, it is thought to be your subconscious inability to let go. One yawn lasts about 6 seconds and during that time, your heart probably beats faster. A yawn does not really happen just because you’re bored or tired. I mean it could, but it doesn’t have to. For decades, doctors said it was your brain’s attempt to pull more oxygen in for the tissues. Research on animals published in The International Journal of Applied Basic Medical Research in June 2017 points to yawning as a way to drain lymph from around the brain. That’s interesting because we are only now realizing the brain actually has a lymphatic system. We, meaning humans, yawn in the womb, and yes, it’s boring in there for sure, but around 11 to 20 weeks post-conception, it can be seen on ultrasound. Another interesting fact about yawning is that medica-
tions can cause it. For example, one of the biggest offenders is the category of antidepressants, especially the SSRIs and SNRIs like Prozac and Cymbalta, respectively. Benzodiazepines (clonazepam, alprazolam) and opiate analgesics (hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine) will often trigger yawning attacks – it’s a well-documented side effect during normal treatment. It’s more apt to happen during ‘interdose withdrawal’ (the hours in-between your scheduled doses of the day), or more likely when you quit taking these drugs, which requires a long tapering process. Yawning attacks induced from antidepressants, benzos and opiates are almost always annoying and uncomfortable. Anesthetics used to sedate you before surgery can cause yawning. And a big yawn-inducing category are the dopaminergic used in Parkinson’s such as L-dopa or Levodopa (Sinemet contains that) or Apokyn (Apomorphine). Did you know that the complete disappearance of yawns could indicate damage to your hypothalamus? It’s specifically damage to the dopaminergic (dopamine-producing) neurons. This is why Parkinson’s patients yawn less frequently. Likewise, the effectiveness of Parkinson’s drug therapy can actually be gauged if the patient begins to yawn again. Some researchers think you yawn more if you are depressed. I’m not really convinced of that. Confirming this is difficult because depressed folks often have insomnia, so they are going to naturally be more fatigued during the day, and probably yawn more too.
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Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (32 hours a week e/o w/e), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). The 32 hour week position offers full benefits. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (30)
Part Time - Jackson helper/apprentice. Working papers require for 17 & under. Call 732-928-2100. (34)
Woman 40 plus - Will share home with same. Wifi, sunporch & patio. Nice! $480/mth. 1 yr. lease. w/d in home. Off street parking. 1st rent 1/2 mth security. Call 732-849-3680. (32)
Real Estate ADULT 55+ COMMUNITY Homestead Run - Toms River. Purchase or rental. 2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Immediate occupancy. Call 732-370-2300. (34)
Items For Sale For Sale - Oak roll top desk 48” by 29”. Amish made. Excellent condition. $700 or best offer. Dom Lorell 732-269-8201. (31)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash Paid - For vintage saxophones and World War II military items. E-mail: mymilitarytoys@optonline. net or call 609-581-8290. (33) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (29) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Help Wanted Custodian Wanted - Part time for adult community in Whiting. Hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Fiday. Please call 732 350-2656. (31) Teacher Assistant - FT/PT FLOATER. Seniors Welcome! Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (36) Teacher- FT - Pre-Kindergarten. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (36)
PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Full Time 3-11. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Special weekend rates of $14 to $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) PT Custodian - For Home Owners Assoc. in Brick. 12 hours per week. $10/hr to start. Call community manager 732-920-9409. (31) Full or Part Time Laborer/Apprentice - In Jackson. Will train. Benefits available for full time employees. Call 732-928-2100. (34) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Daycare Provider - With 20 years experience. Excellent references. Looking to care for infant in her Howell home. Rt. 9-Adelphia Road. 732-905-1457. (35) Full Time Teller/Pawn Clerk Ocean Check Cashing, 970 Route 166 Toms River, NJ. 732-2442814. 45 hours plus per week, includes every Saturday. Duties are as follows: banking experience, have knowledge of verifying and identifying fraud, good customer service skills, good communication skills, cash handling experience, knowledge of filing SARS/CTRS, retention, knowledge of Ebay. Good starting salary. Paid vacation. Some cross selling a plus. Please send resume to michalvv@aol.com. (35) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32)
Teacher - FT- Two’s. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (36) Personal Care Assistant - Full Time with benefits to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and includes e/o weekend. Rate is $9/hour. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) FULL TIME LAYOUT DESIGNER/ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Micromedia Publications is looking for an innovative and creative individual to join our production team. Duties will include layout of newspapers and support for our general manager, production manager and graphic artist. Candidate must have experience working with Adobe Creative Suite CS6, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Strong communication, typography skills and time management are a must. Please e-mail resume to Jason at jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com (t/n)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (30) Live-in Caregiver - With 20 years experience. Seeking employment to care for elderly, to do cooking, shower, medication and cleaning. Excellent references. Call Nelly 732-853-2386. (30) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (31) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39) Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned. References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (34) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Summer Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams. Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058. (27) Gardening Makers/Caretakers E-Z care containers, vegetables, annuals, perennials. Planting design orders. Organic plant care. Experienced master gardeners. Cost saving personal servcices. Richard 732-232-8144. (22) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120. Lic #13VH08645300. (44)
Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (34) 732-814-4851. Thank you. Custom Shelving – Organize your closets kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292. (28) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (31)
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The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644. (42)
Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (28) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (33)
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Across 1 Instruments mentioned in the Beatles’ “Back in the USSR” 11 Arguably biased, briefly 15 Resolving 16 Nebula Award winner Frederik 17 Hanging aid 18 Gin flavoring 19 USSR component 20 Direction at sea 22 “Cat __ Hot Tin Roof” 23 It can be added to a million but rarely to a thousand 24 Ham’s transport? 26 Woodworking tool 28 Adopt 29 Atheist activist Madalyn 31 Mil. squad leaders
32 Phys ed teacher Leonard for whom a band was named 34 Maximum 35 Dynamo’s asset 39 Tolstoy title first name 40 Be less critical of 41 Narrow landforms 43 Do doer 44 Baker’s amt. 47 Hailing from Changwon, say 49 Hood et al.: Abbr. 50 Mascot Misha of the 1980 Olympics, e.g. 51 Madrid Mrs. 52 Groups for biologists 54 Italian road 56 Internet letters 58 On tap 60 Yet to be settled 61 Gives up 62 Start of a tennis point 63 One to follow
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BUSINESS PROFILE DISCOUNT TIRE CENTER Robert Verderese Tires are one of the most important components of your car. They are responsible for how your vehicle handles various road conditions that come your way. You might not truly appreciate your tires until you fi nd yourself getting a fl at or a blow out, but that’s where Discount Tire Center of Tom River comes in. Operated by Rich, alongside master technicians with over 40 years combined experience, Discount Tire has been offering the best quality tires at the lowest prices since 1985 and will always treat you with courtesy and professionalism. Are you one of those people who never pay attention to your tires? If so, you are not alone. But did you know ignoring your tires can potentially bring about a major safety issue. Why? Because tires are your vehicle’s only contact with the road. It doesn’t matter how good of an engine your vehicle has, how well it is built, what speed and acceleration it has, in the end it all comes down to tires and how they can alter your automobile’s performance on the road. Not only should you pay attention to your tires, but you should learn the difference between good tires and bad tires— between cheap tires and quality tires! Yo u r automobile tires can
literally make or break your driving experience and your family’s safety, so it is critical that you choose your tires wisely! At Discount Tire, Rich and his team will see to it that your tires are the right fi t for you, your vehicle and your budget: “We house an inventory of over 2000 tires at all times, which means you can count on us to almost always have exactly the right tires for you at any given time,” Rich explains. And unlike other tire chains, Discount Tire doesn’t stock off-brands or seconds: “Our tire rack is only fi lled with world class tire brands, such as Michelin, Good Year, BF Goodrich and Pirelli,” says Rich. Additionally, by virtue of the high volume of tires that they sell, Discount Tire is able to maintain lower prices than their competitors. So therein lies the simple formula to Discount Tires phenomenal success—to provide the highest quality tires to their customers at the lowest price. Given their success, it is no wonder that many other tire and auto shop establishments have desperately tried to imitate Discount Tire, even going so far as to use their name. But Rich and his team don’t let that bother them. They believe in that old adage that ‘imitation is the highest form of flattery’ and therefore feel complimented by their competitors—while all along knowing that though others have used their name and practices—there is only one Discount Tire Center! For many of us, our knowledge of tires begins and ends with the fact that they are black, round and have a hole in the middle. But the reality is
that tire technology has really gained traction in recent years. The professionals at Discount tires are acutely aware of this and that is why they research tire ratings exhaustively to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge to best serve their customers. Rich sheds light on the subject in the following way: “The tires they are making today go way beyond what season it is or what type of vehicle you are driving. You can think of today’s tires as multitaskers—responsible for transmitting the forces of grip, driving, steering and braking to the surface of the road.” Knowing that your automobile and your time are very important, Discount Tire can install a set of 4 tires on your vehicle in approximately 30 minutes. “We are proud to be Home of the 30-Minute Tire Exchange. We
want our customer ’s tire buying and maintenance experience to be as seamless and enjoyable as possible,” says Rich. By providing speedy, exc e l l e nt s e r v i c e coupled with the lowest prices in tow n, D i sc o unt Tire always strives to meet and surpass their customer’s expectations. When it comes to tires, routine maintenance is also extremely important. This includes proper inflation so your tires don’t wear prematurely; regular rotation to ensure maximum longevity for your tires; proper alignment for enhanced performance, and other tried and tested techniques. As an added bonus, proper maintenance of your tires will also improve your gas mileage and most importantly!—provide optimal safety for you and your family. Plus, when you purchase tires from Discount Tires, you will receive free mounting, balancing, valve stems and tire disposal. Moreover, they offer coupons and discounts on a regular basis as a way to say thank you to their customers. Rich says of his customers in this way: “We really value our customers, many of whom we know on a first name basis. We treat all of our customers like our own family members. We enjoy building longstanding relationships with them.” A commitment to serve the
needs of their customers and the community at large is perhaps most aptly illustrated by Discount Tire Center’s insistence on opening their doors the morning after Super Storm Sandy hit our area: “We were ready for the storm and had all of our equipment operating on generators. We felt compelled to help and serve our community in its time of greatest need. By getting their vehicles back on the road, we took great pride in providing support and comfort for our neighbors in such a trying time,” Rich recalls. Discount Tire Center is also a full-service auto repair shop, offering a variety of automotive repair services, including prevent at ive maintenanc e, brakes, shocks, exhaust systems, wheel alignments and more. So come into Discount Tire Center for a quote on an automotive repair service, or schedule an appointment with them today! You can reach them at 732-270-6700 or via their website at DiscountTireNJ.com. They are conveniently located at 1406 Route 37 East in Toms River next to the Taco Bell.
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Stockton University To Host Ability Fair
Office Locations • Toms River • Barnegat • Whiting • Cinnaminson • Turnersville • Vineland • Linwood • Cape May Court House
Connolly Dermatology Specializing in general and cosmetic dermatology, with offices conveniently located throughout South Jersey. Dr. Coyle Connolly and his experienced team strive to provide you with the best service for all of you skin care needs. One in five people will develop skin cancer in their life. Schedule your skin cancer screening today!
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GALLOWAY – Danny, a therapy horse, will join two Stockton University employees and an Atlantic City police officer at the third free Ability Fair presented by Stockton and the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26 in the Stockton University Campus Center, located at 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway Township. Speakers include Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies William Quain, Stockton University Alumna Jacquelynn Cowles and Atlantic City Patrolman Mike Braxton. Each of these individuals has had personal experience with physical challenges. Quain, who has low vision, is a well-respected professor at Stockton University. He will speak at 10:45 a.m. Cowles was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a genetic disease that affects the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement. She graduated from Stockton University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and is currently a lifestyle blogger. She will speak at 12:45 p.m. Braxton, who lost his lower leg in a motorcycle accident, is a para-athlete and member of the Atlantic City Police Department. The fair will also feature more than 60 vendors in adult and pediatric medicine who will share the latest technologies and services designed to assist children and adults with physical challenges in leading more fulfilling lives. Vendors will answer questions and provide live demonstrations on some of their top products, including power wheelchairs, ramps, home remodeling, accessible cars and assistive devices. Sponsors include South Jersey Gas, Atlantic Medical Imaging Foundation, Brunswick Mobility and Purdy Automotive Group. New to the event will be Cigna’s Health Improvement Tour. The group is touring the country in a 30-foot trailer and will stop at the fair to conduct health assessments. Hearing screens will be available by Bacharach Doctors of Audiology. Learn how the InMotion Arm Robot from Bionik is used for rehabilitation therapies. Several pediatric vendors will attend including Bayada Pediatrics, Faces4Autism and Weisman Rehab. R82Convaid specializes in wheelchairs for children and will have several on display. Check out the latest communication devices from Tobii Dynavox and GPS tracking devices from KidsConnect. Danny, a therapy horse from Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, will welcome everyone on the Campus Center lawn. The Ability Fair is free, open to the public and scooter, walker and wheelchair accessible. Free transportation is available through Uber. For Uber code information, contact Jamie Hoagland at Bacharach at 609 748-5250. Visit AbilityFair.com to learn more and to register. To learn more about Stockton University, visit Stockton.edu.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 22 - July 28 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your finger off the trigger in the week ahead. You could be tempted to put too many irons in the fire or to take unnecessary risks. Focus instead on spending your money wisely and on things of lasting beauty. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): People are willing to forgive and forget in the week to come. Use your time wisely and focus on making loved ones feel comfortable, cherished, and desirable. Demonstrate your good taste when making key purchases. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Reiterate important commitments. In the upcoming week you may be thrown into contact with someone who seems to wear a halo or acts like an angel where you are concerned. You will have divine help when needed. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Touch your nose while you rub your tummy. Work on becoming better coordinated this week. The foot that seems to be caught in your mouth could be a sign that an apology to a significant someone will be needed. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take pains to use powers of perception. Pushy people may want their way in the week ahead, but might lack the ability to explain their needs. To avoid confusion set up a powwow and you can discuss a comfortable compromise. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Defend and protect what you own and what you believe in. Unless you guard an important thing someone may take it away from you. In the week ahead enjoy having some extra spending money to use for lovely items.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone loves you a bushel and a peck. In the week to come you might find that you are more popular than usual. You efforts could be appreciated in the workplace, so may find it easy to make progress with your career. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Learn something valuable from those who are older and wiser. Be careful not to create misunderstandings with family members or loved ones who are an integral part of your life. Be thrifty in the week to come. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Solve the puzzle. A maze doesn’t necessarily lead to a dead end, although you might hit a few walls. In the week ahead ask for assistance or advice from experienced people who have traveled the same route. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ignorance is bliss. Think about this carefully as you stroll through the week with a heavenly smile on your face. Being on cloud nine does not guarantee that the promise made today will be kept tomorrow. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Everything has a price tag. This week you may be prodded by your conscience to show you are polite and return favors. A generous donation, reciprocal dinner date, or paying a commission can knock your budget on its ear. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may think it is in vogue to be vague. In the week ahead you may be challenged to present your views in a straightforward manner. Control an urge to spend money rashly or to take unnecessary risks.
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Easy Does It: There’s No Sufferin’ Over This Simple Succotash Recipe By Wolfgang Puck
Cooking with the seasons has become a big catchphrase these days. And it’s easy to understand why. When you plan meals around what’s freshest in the farmers’ market, you almost always ensure that the food you put on your table will have the best flavor and texture while also offering the most nutritional benefits - and all at the greatest savings. Many people think of cooking with the seasons, though, as if those words also promise endless variety, as if each trip to the market will reveal wonderful new produce to bring fresh excitement to your meals. And, yes, often that does happen, as new items gradually come into season. More often, however, in the midst of any given season, each new visit to the farmers’ market is just as likely to present you with the same ingredients over and over again. That can, of course, excite your imagination, encouraging you to look for new ways to cook the same ingredients. Just as often, however, it can make you wish for a perfect “go-to” recipe, something easy that you simply won’t grow tired of no matter how many times you prepare it. That’s how I feel about succotash, the old-fashioned summertime vegetable mixture whose name comes from “boiled corn kernels” in the language of the Narragansett tribe, whose lands became part of Rhode Island. In colonial days, settlers began using that term to describe mixtures of cooked corn with other summer/early autumn vegetables. The dish’s popularity has endured to this day, despite any negative connotations from the often repeated, exasperated exclamation of Sylvester the Cat in the old Looney Tunes cartoons: “Sufferin’ succotash!” Succotash is, in fact, a recipe not likely to cause you much suffering. It starts with fresh ears of corn, from which you cut the raw kernels off the cob with the help of a sharp knife and a slip-resistant cutting board. Then you saute the corn and combine it with equal-sized pieces of other summer vegetables such as zucchini and bell pepper, plus onion, garlic, celery, fresh herbs and spices. It’s an incredible, simple dish to make, and one you and your family aren’t likely to tire of, especially since you can switch up the recipe with other vegetables such as lima beans or yellow summer squash, hot chiles and different herbs or spices. Serve your succotash as a side for grilled or roasted food; or treat it as a sort of
chunky sauce, presenting the main dish on top of it. It’s even fun to toss the succotash with freshly cooked pasta for a vegetarian main dish. You may be surprised by how often you wind up cooking it - without a moment of sufferin’! SUMMER VEGETABLE SUCCOTASH Serves 4 3 large ears white or yellow sweet corn, shucked, all corn silk removed 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 2 celery stalks, darker green leafy ends trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf Juice of 1/2 lime Pinch cayenne Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish First, cut the kernels from the shucked ears of corn: Steadying one end of an ear of corn on a slip-resistant cutting board, with the corn at an angle away from you, carefully use a sharp knife to cut off the kernels several rows at a time, cutting downward from the nearest end to the other, parallel to the cob. Transfer the kernels to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining ears of corn. In a heavy cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to flow easily, add the corn kernels and saute them, stirring frequently, until they begin turning golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the corn to a bowl and set aside. Carefully wipe out the skillet with paper towels. Return the skillet to the heat. Heat the remaining olive oil and, when it is hot, add the zucchini, celery, bell pepper, onion and garlic. Saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but not yet browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the thyme, bay leaf, lime juice, cayenne, salt and black pepper to taste, and continue to cook for 3 minutes more. Stir in the reserved sauteed corn kernels and cook for another 3 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with the parsley.
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