2018-05-12 - The Jackson Times

Vol. 15 - No. 50

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller Left: Attendees enjoy the view of the interior of a transport plane. Right: A high flying bi-plane does stunts above McGuire Air Force Base during the Power in the Pines Air Show held on May 5-6.

Jackson Officials Adopt Budget ing plan translates to a $20.86 per year increase in taxes for the average home owner assessed at $326,823.

T h e t o t a l b u d ge t i s $44,173,657.09.

The municipal tax levy increased by 1.74 perce nt , f rom la st ye a r’s $31,800,458.30, to this year’s $32,354,549.88.

–Photo by Bob Vosseller The municipal tax rate Council President Kenneth Bressi, center, talks about will be going from 47.3 the adoption of this year’s operating budget during a c e n t s p e r $10 0 of a s public hearing at Jackson Township Hall. Council Vice sessed valuation in 2017 President Rob Nixon sits at left while Councilman Barry to 47.9 cents per $10 0 Calogero is at right. this year, an increase of 1.3 percent.

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By Bob Vosseller present for the budget’s introduction JAC K S ON - Tow n s h i p of f i c i a l s followed along with a printout of a u nanimously adopted its mu nicipal PowerPoint presentation

by Business budget that includes a 1.74 percent tax Administrator Helene Schlegel during increase. that council meeting.

As was the case an hour earlier during Schlegel stated at the time that public the school district’s budget hearing, safety (police and emergency services) held a short distance away at Jackson represented the highest portion of exMemorial High School, no one from the penses in this year’s budget. She also public spoke about the budget during said that “the tax burden is falling on the public hearing.

The increase in the municipal spend(Budget - See Page 4)

By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST - It was a weekend of high flying jets, skydivers, family fun, military history and a variety of food and mementos as thousands of people flocked to the grounds of Joint Base McGuire Air Force Base.

The free open house and air show, which takes place every other year, kicked off on May 4 and got into full throttle on May 5-6.

The event, called “The Power in the Pines” showcased the talents of aviators performing daredevil maneuvers in military jets and allowed for attendees to tour some of the equipment the military uses to protect the nation.

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Local Author Serves Kindness With A Side Of Acai

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Bob Salomon is the coauthor of Beyond the Laces, a book that teaches children and families about the impact of kindness.

By Jennifer Peacock There are things that just go together: peanut butter and jelly. Salt and pepper. Kindness and acai bowls.

Author Bob Salomon thought so too, which is why he’s teaming up with Playa Bowls to spread his message of kindness. Salomon, coauthor of Beyond the Laces, will (Author - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 Friday, May 4, was a special access day for Department of Defense identification card holders only. The main show started on May 5, and continued into Sunday, May 6, and featured the Air Force ACC F-22 Raptor Demo Team, Canadian Forces CF18 Demo Team, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights.

The 78th Army Band performed prior to the aerial performances on Saturday.

The g roup BM X Bikers “Hell On Wheels” performed aerial acrobatics of their own, although their stunts did not require a plane. They used bicycles and some ramps as crowds watched in awe.

Thousands of families walked a grassy field, entering the airfield that included various helicopters, planes, jets, booths, vendors and ser vice person nel. The Mabie family was among those present on May 5.

Patrick Mabie, Manahawkin, was busy assisting his 3-year-old son Mason and stepsons Cole Woska, 9, Dylan Woska, 7, in and out of the cockpit of a military helicopter. Patrick’s wife Annmarie was busy showing their son, Hunter Mabie, at another display.

“This is Mason’s first time here but we all came out six years ago. Mason was thrilled to see a stealth plane that just f lew by. We came out to show them what the military has and it is a fun outing.”

The air show smelled of smoked sausage and hot dogs with other vendors

feat u r i ng lemonade, snowballs a nd smoothies.

Arjan Bajwa, 9, of Bensalem Pa. did h is best i m it at ion of Tom Cr u ise’s character Pete “Maver ick” Mitchell in the film “Top Gun” as he sat in a miniature jet display while his mother took a photograph. This marked the fi rst time the family attended the show. Arjan’s 6-year-old brother, Praveer, said he loves planes and helicopters and wants to be a pilot when he grows up.

The mini-jet was among many static displays found in the large hanger that was open to the public. Various organizations ranging from the local Veterans of Foreign Wars to the Civil Air Patrol were present to bring awareness of their services.

Don Adams, a tour director at the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society, was enjoying talking to wide-eyed children looking at the toy planes and vehicles on their table for sale about their real-life functions in military service.

“We are having a nice turnout today.

We have a dozen members of our group here and we’ll be here both days,” Adams said.

Carl Jablonski, president of the society, added that their organization would be observing the 81st anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster at the memorial site of Lakehurst Navy Base a few days after the act ual May 6 anniversar y, because of the air show.

Mindy Rosewitz, the museum curator of U.S. Army Mobilization Museum of Fort Dix, was manning a table promot-

ing the museum. She said half of the museum’s displays were present at the air show.

“We have group tours and schedule visits. Due to most not having military access to the base we arrange the visits,” Rosewitz said. The displays present at the air show included various mannequins wearing uniforms from World War I, World War II and present day including the attire of a civilian in the middle east.

Next to the Fort Dix museum booth, US Army Master Sgt. Juan Duque was demonstrating the Miles rif le, a military version of “what children use to play laser tag. We use this for training purposes.” Duque was also demonstrating a laser version of a 9-millimeter hand gun.

Military history was also displayed in another section of the hangar devoted entirely to service personnel, uniforms and equipment used during World War II. Protective gear used on the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was seen along with a simulation of what an airman on a bomber would see during a bombing run.

Retired Air Force veteran Pat Ragosta felt a bit of nostalgia beyond talking to visitors about military history. He once worked in the very hangar where he was providing information as part of the Mid Atlantic Air Museum. “I once worked here in this hanger. When the Air Force was looking for a wing man to serve as a historian, everyone present that day turned around and looked at me because they knew I was always reading military

history books.

“This is strictly for World War II history. We have a dozen members here this weekend. Usually we would have more but there is a number of shows taking place back to back and as volunteers we pay our own way for transportation. Most of those here today are from north Jersey.

It is important to preserve the past.”

The Civil Air Patrol, stationed near the Mid Atlantic Air Museum was focused on the future as they allowed young people and adults to try their hand at flying a plane on one of their six computers that provided a realistic fl ight simulation.

Lt. Col. Michael Castania serves as director of Aerospace Education for the Civil Air Patrol, which featured close to 20 cadets at the air show.

Castania said that the computer simulation was just one of many items including 15 STEM kits, focusing on educating young people in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as well as various text books. “For a $35 fee these can become available for use to any agency or organization involved in educating young people.”

“The f light simulator program shows you everything on a f light screen that would show you the actual conditions in 40 to 50 different aircraft. It emulates all airfields in New Jersey so you could see what it would be like to f ly into a runway on McGuire AFB or Lakewood Airport. You may not be able to feel it but you can see what it is like to f ly it,” Castania said.

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Budget:

Continued From Page 1 residential home owners. We are seeking clean ratables to take away some of that burden. The mayor has been working on that. We have made some progress on that since last year.”

Salaries for the mayor and council will not see an increase in the spending plan.

Council President Kenneth J. Bressi said that those salaries have remained the same since 2008.

In March, Bressi said that several non-residential properties would soon be breaking ground and that “our commercial properties are up by 23 percent this year. Things are improving.”

Council vice president Robert Nixon said previously that despite the increase, the spending plan supports “an amazing expanded police department, senior services, clean streets and a lean and mean staff. We are an extremely well-run municipality.”

The municipal budget has two principal components which include an operating budget and a capital budget. The spending

plan is organized into two expense categories - salary and wages, and operating expenses. The spending side must always balance revenues.

The township collects taxes for the county, school district and township itself. It then doles out the school and county’s shares. Counties and schools receive 100 percent of what is anticipated, whether collected or not, while municipalities cover any gap with dollars from the “reserve for uncollected taxes.” In other words, all towns in New Jersey have to tax a little more to make up for anyone who did not pay their taxes so that the school and county get their fair share.

Jackson Township’s budgetary process involves the mayor and administrator submitting the budget and the council, approving it by a majority vote. It is then submitted to the state for examination and fi nal approval.

Schlegel stated that the allowable operating appropriations (expenses) of the current fund portion of the municipal budget cannot increase greater than 2.5 percent from the previous year. Year to year budget appropriation increases that

are under the cap can be “banked” and saved for use in the subsequent two years.

Comparing the 2018 budget to 2017’s spending plan miscellaneous revenue exceeded the budget totals by $266,726.91 last year which included an increase in fees and permits, municipal court fi nes, interest on investments and deposits.

Unanticipated revenue was $1,679,640.77 and included a reimbursement from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), ABC (Alcohol Beverage Commission) and tower rental fees.

Schlegel previously explained that the spending plan avoided any “gimmicks” and avoided onetime revenues, pension deferrals, school tax deferrals, cap waivers, fiscal year debt and extraordinary aid.

The business administrator described it as “a totally clean budget with no exclusions. It is 100 percent pure.”

Councilman Scott Martin said after the meeting that he feels the township has seen improvement concerning budget decisions and planning. “Since 2006 when we had our change of government, we have slowed the rate of spending.” Martin added that the budget has been reduced by

several million dollars in the last 12 years.

“The township strives for fiscal responsibility. I feel this is very evident this year and we’ve been able to work more for less. We have no cuts to services in this budget,” Mayor Michael Reina said.

Important Information For Jackson Township Businesses JACKSON – It is mandatory for businesses, commercial establishments, institutional establishments, educational institutions, and civic, religious, and nonprofit organizations within the boundaries of Jackson Township to recycle as mandated by Jackson Township, The Ocean County Solid Waste Plan and N.J.A.C. 7:26A. These entities will be responsible for removal of their own recycling by having it hauled by a private vendor or taking it to a registered recycling facility. Jackson Township will not be responsible for removal or receiving recycling from these establishments but reserves the right to accept certain recycling products from these entities.

Ocean County Mandatory Recyclable Materials for commercial, industrial and institutional sectors includes: aluminum, tin cans, glass containers, newspapers, plastic beverage containers (PET & HDPE - where the neck is smaller than the body of the container), cardboard, high grade office paper, stumps, tree trunks, brush, concrete, cement blocks, bricks, asphalt, ferrous scrap and non-ferrous scrap, auto batteries, motor oil, white goods, tires, Electronics (televisions, computers, monitors).

Recycling is not a volunteer activity. It is the law and fines can range from $100 to $3,000 per day for noncompliance. All commercial entities must have a recycling plan in place.

By removing recyclables from your waste stream you will lessen the weight of your trash. Doing so may save money on your trash removal services. Check with your waste hauler for more details.

For more information, call 732-928-1200 ext. 1267.

Food Trucks & Fireworks

JACKSON – Come join us on Saturday, July 7 for our Food Trucks and Fireworks event starting at 3 p.m. and finishing with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. This event offers free admission, DJ all day, live music by the Sensational Soul Cruisers and Larry Chance & the Earls. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and towel!

For additional information, please contact Recreation at 732-928-1260 or by email at janderson@jacksontwpnj.net.

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Continued From Page 1 be visiting three locations this summer to spread his message to child ren and families on the importance of kindness.

They get a bowl, and get a book.

“When Bob approached me regarding his movement to promote kindness, I realized its importance and was all in.

As a business owner I have always done my best to make a positive difference in our communities. Teaming up with Bob is further demonstration of that commitment,” Ron Ciliento, owner of Playa Bowls in Toms River and Forked River, said.

“Kindness is caring about each other.

It’s going out of your way for a perfect stranger. Random acts of kindness,” Salomon said. “Helping that child with nothi ng i n ret u r n. A nd ou r societ y needs it more than ever right now.”

Without giving too much away, “Beyond the Laces” tells the story of a boy and his family going through a difficult

No Injuries In Jackson Fire

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON - A wood bench top and failure of “energized electrical equipment ” caused a th ree-alar m f ire in Jackson Sunday night.

A f ire er upted at Brook Plaza on Cou nt y Line Road and was spot ted at 10:30 p.m. April 29. It star ted in the rear utility room of Trophies and Awards, but was brought under control by 11:30 p.m.

The fire damaged three neighboring stores.

The plaza houses Dollar General, Planet Fitness, Jackson Farmer’s Market and Chicken Holiday.

Police Tip Line

JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department has established a Confidential Tip Line to receive crime or suspicious activity information from concerned citizens: 732-833-3032.

The Tip Line will be answered by a voice mail system and reviewed by a detective. All contact information will be kept confidential and you will receive a return call if requested. You may also leave crime or suspicious activity information anonymously.

Please remember, this tip line should not be used for crimes in progress or emergencies that require an immediate response. If you have an emergency please dial 9-1-1. Any non-emergency calls dial 732-928-1111.

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The Jackson Times, May 12, 2018, Page 5 time with his illness, but despite those challenges, how kindness can impact people, and how they should never give up. The number 87 and football plays a big role in it. Salomon knew a sports theme would better carry that message to his intended audience.

“Sports, I felt, were so cr ucial for kids’ development. And then when I was in the game, it’s not always so rosy. It’s not always so perfect,” Salomon said. “But I always just thought more k i nd ne ss, more ca r i ng about kids, needed to be in that whole sports world.”

Salomon said he’s more a sports fan than player: he was too slow to ever take it further than the school field.

“Sports were made to unite and really teach values and have fun!” Salomon said. “…But that’s a whole different topic. That’s part of my journey of why I felt that sports would be a good platform to make change and help kids.”

Salomon knew his passion lay in the message, and his writing and illustration skills ranked up there with his athleticism. Not Caldecott Medal material,

he brought on Rick Young as coauthor and Ken Jones as illustrator. Salomon works with men and women who live the message of his book, not those who are simply looking to make a buck.

“I’m going to use [the book] to make it about the kids,” Salomon said. “And man, I’ve been on a journey. I’m just humbled.”

As with any business, it’s who you know. Salomon knew no one. Businesses weren’t interested as Salomon didn’t have a written business plan. (“I want to help kids. That’s my plan!”) They want to make money.

“And it doesn’t mean they weren’t good people. They just didn’t see what I saw,” Salomon said.

So Salomon bu i lt h is ow n t e a m , and persisted. He event ually fou nd a publisher, Charles Ambrogio, who donated 1,000 books and marketing material to get him started. (His team is rounded out by James Crosby.) Then he got his foot in the door in the sports world. Once one person endorses the book - whether to hold a copy for a photograph, or read it aloud to children

at a function - other supporters will sign on.

One close friend of Salomon’s, who also happens to be a former NFL quarterback, is Mark Brunell, who earned his Super Bowl ring in 2009 with the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts. Doug Glanville, a former MLB outfielder and New York Times writer, was another encouraging voice from the beginning.

And businesses have finally caught on. For the upcoming events, Playa Bowls will be selling its bowls and a copy of the book. Watchung Spring Water will be handing out waters, for free. Herrs will be providing free potato chips. The BlueClaws are providing raff les.

Salomon will be at Playa Bowls, 224 Route 37 East in Toms River, May 19.

Other locations and dates are: June 23, Playa Bowls at 214 West End Ave. in Toms River; July 7, Playa Bowls at 44 Manchester Ave. in Forked River; and again at 224 Route 37 East on Aug. 18.

For more information about Beyond the Laces, visit beyondthelaces.com.

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JACKSON – Join the Jackson Branch for 4H Yoga on June 20 at 6:30 p.m. 4-H Yoga for Kids is a fun way to stay active indoors, learn new ways to stretch, and have fun.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat if you have one. If not, one will be provided.

Run in collaboration with Ocean County 4-H. Please Register. Registration Begins June 6.

Community Groups & Non-Profit Organizations JACKSON – The Jackson Township Cha mbe r of Com me rce is of fe r i ng the opportunity for your organization to reach thousands of residents and neighbors by advertising all of your upcoming events and fundraisers on our website.

An annual $25 administrative fee will permit your organization to advertise your group name and all special events and fundraisers for the calendar year.

This will include all pertinent information for the event.

Kindly download the application and submit with payment to the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Please Contact the Chamber of Commerce Office for f ur ther infor mation by calling 732833-0005, or email Jcinfo@Jacksonchamber.com.

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This event is sponsored by the OC 4-H DOG Club and Cat Club. Pre-registration is mandatory. The cost is $15 per reserved parking space for vendors. No food trucks!

Set-up begins at 6:30 a.m.

For more information, contact Cheryl Gerhard at gerhardcherylann@yahoo.com.

Ride For Veterans

By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – The New Jersey Elks Veterans and Motorcycle committees will host its sixth annual Jim Hall Memorial benefit for homeless veterans ride and picnic June 23.

The scenic ride and ceremony will leave f rom two locations at 10 a.m.: Jackson Elks, 1059 East Veterans Highway in Jackson, and Jamesburg Elks, 74 West Railroad Ave. in Jamesburg.

The picnic time starts at noon at the Elks location in Jackson. Live music will be provided. Tickets are $25 per person.

For more information, call 732-3634101 or email JacksonElks2744@gmail. com.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Keep The Freeholder Name I’d like to comment on [Jen nifer Peacock’s] excellent story “A Freeholder By Any Other Name…” (in the April 28 edition).

I completely ag ree with Freeholder Joh n Bar tlet t’s reaction to t he ef for t t o ch a nge the name of our county gover ning body f rom Freeholder to Commissioner.

First, there is no offense in the name itself that I see, and second, and more importantly, the name commissioner is known to the public as an unelected political appointee who sits on a commission whose

very need may be questionable and collects a stipend to get benefits.

T h is u n necessa r y effort to change the name t o c o m m i s s i o n e r, i n my opi n ion , elevat es appointed commissioners and diminishes the elected freeholders.

As one of the two last Democratic Freeholders in Ocean County, I can say that our three years were civil a nd product ive. I am proud to have been a Fr e ehold e r i n O c e a n County.

Paul C. Brush Toms River Former Freeholder

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard The people of Jackson face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Jackson for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them.

So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

Fi r st a nd fore most , town council meetings.

Let your officials know you’re watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

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Letters To The Editor

To ate conflict.

Assessments OK, Letters Getting rid of PARCC is But Not PARCC just the first step to improvIt is my understanding that federal law does NOT mandate testing, but rather mandates assessment. In fact, we could design our own assessment system as a pilot. I would hope to assess children and young adults with a portfolio, using the work that they already complete throughout the year to assess progress.

In fact, I would be comfortable with children taking perhaps three large standardized tests throughout their career as a student, but I would like reassurance that the tests wouldn’t guide curriculum or be tied to teacher evaluations. It’s one thing to collect data on the educational progress of our kids; it’s quite another to spend precious learning time teaching students how to run a computer, how to work with multiple choice testing questions, and how to pass a test.

The real tragedy is that the results of the test guide teacher training, which curriculum materials we buy, and what specifically we are teaching our kids. This results in less class time dedicated to hands-on learning experiences like growing edible schoolyard gardens, creating and using outdoor classrooms, engaging in STEAM lessons, and so much more. Teaching to the test and designing our curriculum based around what will be assessed forces teachers and administrators to take class time away from those exciting lessons that will be eternally etched in children’s minds, and instead dedicate them to improving PARCC test scores.

I want our classroom teachers to have the support of their administrators and the autonomy to create lessons that inspire our kids; lessons that are based on the individual interests of the children in their classrooms; lessons that teach kids about things that will never be assessed, like how to cope with big emotions and how to medi-

ing our children’s experience in school. If NJ administrators and commissioners want to make some real changes, they should take a trip to Finland and see how the most successful schools in the world are run. If having the highest test scores is truly our goal, then we need to begin emulating their best practices right here in NJ. A truly inspirational school system model exists. We just have to embrace the change.

Jessica Clayton Brick Secretary, Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools

MacArthur Advocates For Seniors A recent letter, “MacArthur not on his constituents’ side,” authored by special interest group leaders who recently announced they would be spending $1 million in dark money against our Congressman, Tom MacArthur, was absolute nonsense. As a senior citizen who represents thousands of seniors in Berkeley Township I can say this: Tom cares about us and works tirelessly for us.

They relentlessly attack our Congressman for working to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which hurt many seniors. Many of us had to change our doctors and deal with incredible cost increases. It was something Tom campaigned on and I give him credit for following through!

Obamacare was not working for us. Aside from the negative impact it had on our economy, there are still over 20 million people without insurance in this country, because they can’t afford it!

A lot of those people are over 50, but not yet eligible for Medicare. Up until recently, they had to pay a penalty… for not having insurance.

Eighty percent of the people paying the penalty made less than $50,000 per year. I

The Editorbeing poured into our area,

doubt they feel Obamacare was working for them. However, thanks to our Congressman, that penalty has been eliminated.

I guess the special interest group leaders forgot that many Americans over 50 make a bit too much to qualify for any help from Obamacare, and their costs have repeatedly gone up.

I represent many constituents like this who certainly don’t feel like Obamacare has made healthcare more affordable.

MacArthur is not the problem. The people who can’t see how many of us got left behind by Obamacare are.

On all the big issues, our Congressman is fighting for us. He led the effort to strengthen the Joint Base.

He is the co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, working tirelessly to help those impacted by addiction.

His efforts helped bring more law enforcement resources to our area, which led to the largest drug bust in Ocean County history.

Tom supported tax reform, which certainly helps seniors because it doubles the standard deduction. That’s a big deal for us.

Tom is one of the most bipar tisan members of Congress, who cares deeply about seniors in Ocean County. He is a tireless advocate for protecting Social Security and strengthening Medicare. He shows up to our events and he listens to our concerns. His office has helped return over $10 million to constituents - including many seniors who were having problems with Social Security and the Veterans Administration.

I know many seniors depend on Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Tom helped get Deborah millions of dollars per year, which will enable them to continue serving our seniors and vets regardless of their ability to pay. People have been trying to get that done for years and our Congressman did it.

Meanwhile, his opponent, Andy Kim, who is benefiting from the dark money

supports a European-style healthcare system that will bankrupt Medicare as we know it. Andy was also President Obama’s adviser on ISIS, which is one of the biggest foreign policy failures seen in my lifetime.

Seniors in Ocean County will not respond to the radical politics of Andy Kim and the authors of that shameful editorial. They should clean up their acts and stop slinging mud.

Judy Noonan Councilwoman, Berkeley Township

NJ’s War On Seniors Most of us have heard about the War on Poverty, Drugs and Terror now there is another war looming on the horizon, New Jersey’s War on its Seniors.

For the second consecutive year the state has shortchanged the Homestead Rebate credit. This year’s benefit is based on the $156 million appropriation that was included in the 2018 budget, a 50 percent cut that was put into effect last year and is now being carried over this year. When fully funded a few years ago, the benefit averaged $515 for seniors and disabled homeowners and is now reduced to approximately $259.

About 20% of income for a senior living on a fixed income goes to paying property tax. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that one in three New Jerseyans between the ages of 65 to 75 are in the workforce because many of them cannot afford to stop working. Retirees have already left the state because of the heavy taxation putting an additional burden on our remaining seniors A study reports that New Jersey has one of the highest property taxes and the worst finances of any state in the nation with the only solution to its debt problem is by raising taxes and or cutting benefits to seniors.

Art Mooney Little Egg Harbor

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

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two libraries in Congressman Chris Smith’s Fourth Congressional District were selected to participate in a national educational project “Revisiting the Founding Era,” funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

“I am pleased to announce that

Monmouth County Library and Middletown Township Public Library will participate in this special project to look more closely at the founding of this country,” Rep. Smith stated.

“They will be able to lead and focus their communities on subjects of immense value to our national heritage.”

From The Desk Of

Senator Sam Thompson TRENTON - Sen. Sam Thompson (R-12th) criticized a plan by Governor Phil Murphy and Assemblywoman Annette Quijano to give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, as this legislation coupled with the recently enact-

ed “motor voter” law would put elections at risk.

Thompson said this new plan when combined with a mandate for all state agencies to automatically register to vote anyone who makes contact with their

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Ronald Dancer 12th Legislative District, Serving Jackson

TRENTON - Taxpayers will save almost $2 million under legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer that reduces the wages of sex offenders with jobs at the Adult Diagnostic and

Treatment Center in Avenel.

The center houses and treats civilly committed sexual offenders considered a danger to society, and pays residents minimum wage for jobs at the institution.

Two Local Libraries Selected For National Educational Program

The Monmouth County Library in Manalapan and the Middletown Township Public Library in Middletown are two of only 100 libraries across the country to be selected for the program.

They will each receive a $1,000 grant from the NEH, as well as educational materials and historical documents, to promote community discussions about the Founding Era and the ideas and themes of the era, and how those ideas are still relevant

today.

As a study of the Founding Era, the project will explore a historical timeline of events in the United States beginning with the end of the French and Indian Wars 1763 and ending with the Presidential Election of 1800.

The resources available to libraries include 10 copies of a reader with scholarly essays on historical documents from the Gilder Lehrman Collection, as well as training and support

from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the American Library Association.

“Revisiting the Founding Era” is a three-year national initiative of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, in partnership with the American Library Association and the National Constitution Center and supported by the NEH. In May 2017, Rep. Smith supported funding of the National

Endowments for the Arts & Humanities, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 (through September 2017), in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 that was signed into law.

Rep. Smith, in March of 2017, also joined a letter of support for the NEA and NEH to President Trump asking for full funding of both agencies in the FY 2018 budget. He has also joined a letter of support for funding of the NEH in the FY 2019 budget.

Thompson: Driver’s Licenses For Illegal Immigrants Might Lead To Voter Fraud offices is a recipe for disaster.

“How can we ensure that illegal immigrants will not be automatically registered to vote when they go to the MVC to get the new driver’s licenses?” Thompson asked. “What legitimate safeguards are in place to prevent this from happening? This legislation may make it easier for non-citizens

to illegally participate in local, state, and national elections, jeopardizing our free and fair voting process.”

According to the Pew Research Center, there are estimated to be 500,000 illegal immigrants residing in New Jersey.

“Mandating automatic voter registration side by side with granting licenses to illegal

immigrants will undoubtedly cause confusion and frustration at state agencies and lead to voter fraud,” Thomson added.

“Gov. Murphy and Assemblywoman Quijano are trying to pull the wool over our eyes.

When we’re asking workers at understaffed agencies to do so much, it’s a virtual certainty that people who aren’t eligible to vote

will slip through the cracks and be registered nonetheless.

“It is no secret that the lack of efficiency at state agencies is a huge problem. Do we really want to make changes that will lead to voter fraud or make wait times even worse? For those looking to take advantage of the system, I reiterate my call for heightened penalties for voter fraud.”

Minimum Wage Should Not Be Increased For Committed Sexual Predators

At the same facility however, inmates are paid $2.33 per day for the same jobs - just as in other state prisons.

The bill (A3884) is based on a state auditor recommendation in a two-year study released in June 2014, and adopts the same wage given to inmates at state prisons for committed violent sex offenders.

“It is an outrage that sexual

predators will get a pay hike at taxpayers’ expense each time the minimum wage increases,” said Dancer (R-12th). “Other prisoners earn a couple bucks a day working in the kitchen or laundry. There’s no logic to paying sex offenders more than that.”

Sex offender residents of the center received a combined $2 million in wages in 2013,

compared with $358,000 to inmates at the treatment center, according to the audit.

It costs $59,900 a year to house a resident at the facility, one of the most expensive per-inmate costs in the state prison’s system.

“This change will help lighten the tax burden of keeping sex offenders locked up for treatment,” Dancer continued.

“The point of giving them work in the facility is to compensate taxpayers for providing them a bed, a roof over their heads and three meals a day. With legislation pending to hike the minimum to $15 per hour, it is time to adopt the state auditor recommendation for the same wage given to inmates at state prisons also be given to the committed violent sex offenders.”

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Spotlight On Business Finally, An Affordable Way To Live In NJ Founded in 1963 by Verdon R. Skipper, Pine View Terrace now sits as one of the few family-owned and operated retirement communities in New Jersey.

Nestled in the New Jersey Pinelands, the Manufactured Housing Community in Pemberton Township, has been in business for over 55 years.

The Skipper’s love of the community and its resident’s has continued from generation to generation. Now owned by daughter, Debra Skipper, her dedication to nurturing individual experiences whether a customer or a resident, is simply remarkable.

Expanding from keeping the park immaculate to making sure the cost of living remains affordable, Debra sees Pine View Terrace as her pride

and joy.

“It’s as much about carrying on a time honored tradition that my father started as having a sincere passion for what I do,” explains Debra.

Pine View Terrace has a monthly m ai nt e n a nce fe e of $50 0, wh ich includes water, sewer, taxes, snow removal, trash pick-up, basic cable, heated salt water pool and onsite mail delivery, making it one of the most affordable places to live in New Jersey.

“Both my mother and my mother in law lived here, as did my aunt and my mother’s friends, so when the time for me to make a move came, Pine View Terrace, with its nearly 60 wooded acres was at the top of the list,” says Rita, resident of Pine View Terrace.

ARC Of Ocean County Available To Help OCEAN COUNTY – The ARC, Ocean County Chapter, advocates for and provides support and empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. The efforts help to ensure they are accepted and valued as citizens

of our community.

The ARC does this through vocational, recreational, family support, residential, transportation and primary medical care programs. To learn more about ARC of Ocean County, call 732-363-3335 ext. 115.

Give Your Wheels Another Spin PLUMSTED – Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment (PYNE) is collecting bikes to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Trenton Please recycle your old, unused bikes.

The bikes will be refurbished by volunteers of the Bike Exchange and sold at low prices.

The mission of the Bike Exchange is to help low income families and individuals get decent bikes at a low cost, and to raise money for the after-school programs of the Boys & Girls Club of Trenton.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Trenton is to enable young people, to

develop their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The Club provides safe havens, academic enrichment, and recreational activities th rough af ter-school, weekend, and summer programs.

What types of bikes can be recycled?

All bikes, no matter what condition they are in, are accepted.

Bikes will be collected through May 31, 2018. For more information or to schedule a pick-up, contact Alyssa Esposito at pyne.president@gmail.com or 609.649.3711. Tax donation forms available.

Visit To The NY Botanical Garden And Arthur Avenue TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Historical Society invites you to join members and friends on our bus trip to the New York Botanical gardens and Arthur Avenue (Little Italy of the Bronx) on May 24.

The bus will depart from 26 Hadley Ave. at 10 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. The Bronx Botanical garden is featuring a special Georgia O’Keefe “Visions of Hawaii” exhibit.

The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non-members. No refunds after May 14.

The cost includes a luxury charter bus, bus driver gratuity, and admission to the gardens. Lunch will be at one of the renowned family style restaurants on Arthur Ave on your own.

To reserve a spot, or for more information, call Jeff at 609-339-9134.

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Notice To Residents Signed Up For “We Care” Program

JACKSON – The State of New Jersey has adopted “Register Ready” as it’s Special Needs Registry for Disasters and therefore is replacing the We Care Program. Register Ready is a free, voluntary and confidential web-based program.

The program allows residents with disabilities or access and functional needs and their families, friends, caregivers and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency.

All information collected is confidential and will not be available to the public. The

Mayor Seeking Township Pictures For Website

JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina is asking Jackson residents for any Township related pictures of Jackson so they can be viewed by all on the Township’s rapidly growing website.

The Mayor said, “Jackson is such a beautiful and diverse town” with horse and agricultural farms, bogs, wildlife, and recreation in every corner.

With its history and 100 square miles of geography if you add the lakes, open space and the golf courses, all one needs is a camera and a breathtaking picture is in your lens. We have seen many pictures posted on social media sites and many if not all are just beautiful.

The Mayor noted every month 6 pictures will be chosen and exclusively showcased on our website. It’s a great way to share a sunrise be it on one of our beautiful golf courses or a day watching your favorite sport. The scenery here is endless and we look forward to seeing some wonderful submissions from our residents.

Whether you’re a professional photographer or prefer a camera phone we would love to share them with your family, friends and neighbors in Jackson. We can start as soon as you say cheese!

If you have pictures you would like to share with us, please send them to webmaster@ jacksontwpnj.net. If you would like us to share your name and a location or caption with your picture, please be sure to include that with your submission.

Pride Storytime JACKSON – On Monday, June 25, 2018, JOIN THE Jackson Branch for Pride Storytime from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate who you are with “Be Who You Are”

by Todd Parr, “Red” by Michael Hall, “You’re Here for a Reason” by Nancy Tillerman, “I’m Gonna Like Me” by Jamie Lee Curtis and “This Day in June” by Gayle E. Pitman. Rainbow craft and parade will follow. Please Register.

Registration begins June 11.

information will be held securely and only used for emergency response and planning.

You are encouraged to register electronically, if possible, by accessing registerready.nj.gov. Alternatively, you can call New Jersey’s toll-free 2-1-1 telephone service. This service will register people, offer free translation, and provide TTY services for the hearing-impaired.

Additional information can be obtained from your local, county and state emergency management agencies.

For more information on this program, you can contact the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, Office of Emergency Management at 1-800-331-8152.

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NOHFH Gives Thanks For New Habitat Home BERKELEY - Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity expresses sincere thanks and gratitude to Theodore Karras who bequeathed several parcels of land to the housing nonprofit.

At one time, Mr. Karras was a resident of Lakewood and Manchester Townships.

Northern Ocean Habitat is pleased to announce that the next partner family will

have their Habitat home built on one of the lots, located on Elizabeth Avenue in the Pinewald section of Bayville, New Jersey.

The homeowner applications are closed out and currently in review. Habitat hopes to begin construction on the home this summer. For more information on Northern Ocean Habitat, please visit nohfh.com or call 732-228-7962.

NOHFH Receives $30,000 Grant BRICK – Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity received $30,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding to be used for home repair projects in Brick Township.

Northern Ocean Habitat’s variety of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County

restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects.

If you or someone you know is in need of home repairs, contact Habitat to see if you qualify at 732-228-7962 ext. 106 or by visiting nohfh.com/repairs.

Ocean County Tree Nursery Events

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JACKSON – If you have limited space in your yard and would like to grow vegetables, container gardening is great option to consider.

Sign up for this fun program, and learn how to use containers to grow an array of vegetables at the Ocean County Tree Nursery, 499 South Stump Tavern, Jackson. This event will be on Wednesday, April 18 from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Companion Planting: Companion planting can protect your crops from pests, maximize pollination, and provide habitat for beneficial creatures. Come join us

and learn how to implement a companion planting plan in your garden. At the Ocean County Tree Nursery on Wednesday, May 23rd form 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Attracting Toads and Frogs to your Garden: Not only are toads and frogs cute, but they can protect all your garden plants from unwanted predators. Learn how to attract these amazing amphibians to your garden. We will also make a cozy little toad house to place among your flowers. At the Ocean County Tree Nursery on Wednesday, June 1from 1:00-2:00 p.m. There is a $5 fee per person.

Recycle Old Electronics JACKSON – The Township will now begin accepting electronics and e-waste at our Convenience Center located on Don Connor Blvd.

The following items will be accepted: televisions, computers, monitors,

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Town Hall To Highlight Opioid Crisis In Ocean County on May 17 LITTLE EGG H A R BOR— Ocean County experts will provide residents an in-depth look into the opioid epidemic ravaging the county and the state at a Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall Series hosted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.

The town hall, which is open to the public f ree of cha rge, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Calvary Baptist Church, 850 Railroad Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for regist ration. The event will be held in collaboration with the Ocean County

Prosecutor’s Office and Calvary Baptist Church.

“It is impor tant that residents get involved in the conversation and participate in their local Knock Out Opioid Abuse Town Hall to learn more about the disease of addiction, develop strategies to prevent substance use in their families and identify resources that can help people struggling with addiction,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. “No community is immune to the opioid epidemic, and only by coming together can we effectively ex-

plore solutions to address this crisis.”

The series, which began in 2017 and has been hosted in 15 counties thus far, focuses on the link between prescription opioid dependency and heroin use and examines the causes and possible solut ions of t he opioid cr isis f rom several perspectives, including law enforcement, government, the medical community, prevention, treatment and recovery.

Ocean County has been greatly impacted by the opioid crisis. In 2016, 253 people died of drug overdoses in Ocean Count y, a major it y of which

involved heroin, fentanyl and prescription opioids. That total represented the second-highest among New Jersey’s 21 counties.

Speakers will include Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and other experts from the county.

A dedicated website, knockoutopioidabuse.drug freenj.org, includes the full schedule of countywide town hall meetings and registration information.

Knockoutopioidabuse.drug freenj.org also provides local, county and state substance use prevention and treatment resources available.

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis By: Marian Nashed, OT, Hand Therapist

H

ave you ever noticed the joints in both of your hands to be swollen and painful? Do your joints remain painful and stiff for a long period of time, well into the morning? Has your ability to open jars, cut food, and turn doorknobs become more challenging?

You may be one of the 1.3 million Americans suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic, autoimmune disorder that can cause joint deformities. It can also decrease your ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL’s), cause muscle spasm and shortening, increase ligament laxity, and destroy bone and cartilage. In some cases, the synovial lining of tendons and tissues of internal organs may also be affected.

Research suggests that hand involvement is an early clinical sign of RA, with joint swelling occurring at the small knuckles or your proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP’s) and your larger knuckles or metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP’s), and wrists.

Signs and Symptoms of RA vary as the disease progresses, and symptoms may go into remission or exacerbate.

• Stage I: Early, Acute, Inflammatory: Increased pain, joint swelling and warmth in the knuckles and wrists of both hands • Stage II: Moderate, subacute: Decreased range of motion (ROM), decreased pain symptoms, and weakening of soft tissues and joints

Treatment Options: In accordance with seeing a Rheumatologist to manage RA symptoms. Occupational therapy and physical therapy can help: • Decrease pain in joints • Maintain or increase range of motion & strength • Provide education on adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques to resume ADL performance

• Stage IV: Chronic: Severe deformities affecting both hands, with the dominant hand being more severely damaged

o Resting hand splints: Allow your fingers and wrists to remain in good alignment, and decrease your pain. o Silver ring splints: Allows freedom to perform activities during the day, while keeping the fingers positioned in proper alignment. The Hand Therapists at All-Care Physical Therapy Center, LLC, are equipped with the knowledge and measuring kit required to evaluate the most appropriate splint to improve function.

Joint Protection & Energy Conservation Techniques:

• Using a pizza cutter or rocker knife to cut up food instead of a traditional knife to decrease stress to the joints • Adding built up, large cushioned handles, for commonly used items like kitchen utensils, gardening tools, and pens.

• Using spring loaded scissors that are readily available to open up packages, instead of fingers to pinch.

• Avoid using squeeze bottles or tubes, to decrease stress on the joints. A better alternative would be pump bottles for shampoo, toothpaste, lotions, and soaps.

• Use lightweight cookware, to avoid excessive load to the joints.

• Use both arms to carry objects, close to the body, and avoid using hand to lift heavy groceries and handbags.

Rheumatoid Arthritis can have a significant impact on the use of both your hands making your ADL’s more challenging.

Recognizing and addressing RA in its early stages will provide the best prognosis for this chronic disorder. At AllCare Physical Therapy, our hand therapists specialize in the treatment of RA and other hand disorders. Contact your physician if you are experiencing these symptoms and ask if an Occupational Therapist at All-Care can help.

OT hand therapy is currently practiced in our Toms River (732-569-6556) or Whiting (732-849-0700) locations.

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• Fabricate resting hand splints to prevent further joint deformity & recommend daytime splinting options.

• Replacing doorknobs and faucets with levers to decrease the amount of strain on the joints.

• Stage III: Severe, chronic active, destructive: Decreased ROM, increased soft tissue involvement, and increased joint deformities

Causes and Risk Factors: The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, but those with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to be diagnosed with RA, due to the genes

affecting the immune system making people more prone.

Both genders may be affected, but women have a greater than 75% chance of getting RA, with onset between 20-50 years of age.

OT HAND THERAPY IS PRACTICED IN FREEHOLD, JACKSON, WHITING AND TOMS RIVER MARIAN NASHED, OT Marian received her Master’s Degree of Science in Occupational Therapy from Howard University, in 2011.

She graduated with honors and served as the President of Pi Theta Epsilon, Beta Alpha Chapter, as part of the National Occupational Therapy Honor Society. Marian is continuing her education at Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia, PA, to obtain her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, with an emphasis on clinical education. She is also a certified American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Fieldwork Educator.

Marian’s professional focus has been on orthopedic care, with an emphasis on hand therapy. She has completed affiliations in hand therapy, outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation, acute care, pediatrics, and mental health. Marian is currently in the process of becoming a certified hand therapist. She has also continued to grow her knowledge base by attending and completing courses in: · Evidence-Based Physical Agents: Application and Practice · Neuro-integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation · Healing of Magic · AOTA Specialty Conference on Stroke · Kinesiotaping I & II · Mulligan Concept Upper Quadrant Course · Lymphedema (Leduc Method)

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If you’re just beginning your better-hearing journey — or if it’s time to upgrade — you might be surprised at how sophisticated hearing devices have become. They’re basically tiny computers, with just as many high-tech features.

Digital Reigns Almost all hearing technology on the market is now digital. Standard features include channels that can be programmed for your individual hearing loss and lifestyle, directional microphones to enhance speech in noisy backgrounds, noise reduction, feedback control, and the ability to wirelessly connect to FM and PA systems. But that’s just the beginning: Read on for some advanced options.

Data Capturing Today’s tech can store information about your listening environments and preferences, so your hearing care provider can access that data at follow-up appointments to further customize your settings.

Binaural Processing This means both devices communicate with each other. The devices can work in tandem, more closely mimic how we naturally take in data from both ears simultaneously, and stream sound signals from one device to another — which means you can choose to hear the person on the phone in both ears at once!

Connectivity Advanced hearing technology can communicate wirelessly with devices such as TVs and tablets. Currently there are no truly wireless hearing aids — a hearing

aid battery simply can’t generate enough power to comply with wireless standards — but devices called streamers can translate the signal into something hearing aids can use. A streamer placed in your living room, for example, streams and sends the sound from your wireless-enabled TV directly into your hearing aids, so loved ones watching with you can choose a volume comfortable for them, while you control the volume for your hearing aids.

Made for Smartphones Whether directly (Apple) or via a clip-on streamer (Android), today’s smartphones can stream sound to your hearing aids.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Three Easy Tests To See How Tired You Are

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Do you feel tired and drained of energy all the time? Maybe you’ve been trying to correct your thyroid hormone without luck. If you’re adrenals are weak, you’ll have thyroid disease, as in hypothyroidism.

Think about the past year or two. Have you been under pressure or a lot of stress?

If work, school or relationships are causing you to suffer with constant deadlines, pressure or anguish (even mental anguish) then it’s possible that your exhaustion is from adrenal fatigue.

Adrenal fatigue is the type of fatigue that occurs when your “fight or flight glands” produce too much cortisol and aldosterone (think of the alarming stage), and then after a while, too little cortisol because they’re completely worn out. The antidote to adrenal fatigue is easier said than done, although a mental or physical vacation from the stress might help. One overlooked reason for low libido is the pregnenolone steal.

How do you know for sure if this is what you’re dealing with? There are three home tests you can do to see if you have adrenal fatigue. I know of a fourth as well, in my extended version of this column. If you want to read that, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you next week.

The Pupil Test Go into a dark room and shine a little flashlight towards your eyes. Your pupils respond to light and dark, and upon the light shining into your eyes, they should constrict (get smaller) immediately. The constriction happens within seconds if you’re healthy, but if your pupils stay dilat-

ed for 10 to 20 seconds before constricting, or they never constrict, then you probably have adrenal fatigue.

Thermoregulation Adrenal fatigue will absolutely compromise the feedback loop that controls your body’s temperature. You might feel cold, then feel suddenly hot. Your temperature may vary by two degrees from day to day.

If you take your temperature three times in one day, and three more times the next day, then take the average for each day, it should not differ by more than a couple of degrees from day to day. If it does, your adrenals are taxed, and temperature stability is more difficult to achieve. This might explain the hot/cold problem you have.

Dehydration Do you crave salty foods like potato chips? It’s possible that this is due to adrenal fatigue and the resulting fluctuations in aldosterone hormone. Your body can’t utilize fluid effectively, or properly regulate sodium and potassium levels which causes mild dehydration, even though you could be drinking plenty of water. This is very common for people who have chronic fatigue, or who have been seriously ill for a long time.

Blood Pressure Response You’ll be taking your blood pressure twice for this test. Make sure you’ve drank enough water the day you test. Lie down in bed and rest for five minutes then take your blood pressure. Then get up and take your blood pressure immediately (while standing up). The top number (systolic) should go up by about 8 to 10 points. If it doesn’t, it’s a clue that your adrenals are overworked.

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NJ Connect For Recovery Line To Offer Help Coping With Addiction NEW JERSEY – A call line, NJ Connect For Recovery, is available to offer counseling and referrals to individuals who are coping with addiction to heroin and prescription painkillers.

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Dear Joel, I have finally reached a time in my life where I can enjoy the fruits of my labor.

Both my wife and I are now reaching 70 and I have reached an age where I can start traveling. Traveling is a luxury that I deprived myself of until I felt comfortable spending the money. Here is my problem.

Now that we have some extra dollars and free time, my wife will not join me in my dreams. She has been afraid of flying since we’ve met and refuses to give it a try. I assure her that it is the safest means of travel but to no avail. I want to start seeing the world.

Answer: There is much in your letter to analyze. I will start with “She has been afraid of flying since I met her.” You knew that this may have been a problem between the two of you but chose to marry her anyway. She obviously has other qualities that are appealing to you. There are courses, hypnosis and other methods of getting rid of such fears. Alan, I have no statistics but you can be certain that it works for many but not for others.

There is so much to see in our beautiful

countr y. You can go on a bus or train. There are organized tours that do a wonderful job of both.

Additionally, cruising, although once travel for the rich and famous only, has for decades been the best value of all in travel. There are many cruise lines that now leave from New Jersey, New York, Boston, Maryland and other nearby places. Alan, you can actually go around the world without getting on a plane.

Lastly, there are no rules that say that if you want to see India, Israel or Italy, that you can’t travel without your wife.

This feeling of it being her fault of your deprivation is simply not true. Once again, there are organized tours both for seniors and the general population. Respectfully, stop make excuses and start packing. It isn’t your wife who is holding you back!

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Ocean County Historical Society’s First Annual Flea Market TOMS RIVER – On Saturday, June 2, the Ocean County Historical Society is hosting our first annual Flea Market and Much More! The event will be held on the Historical Society’s grounds. In case of inclement weather, we will move into the parking garage.

The hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor 8x8 spots are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Vendors must provide their

own tables and chairs.

In addition, the Society will have for sale over 1,000 non-fiction and fiction books for $1 each, local history publications, paintings, vintage tools, baked goods, 50/50 tickets and more!

Throughout the day we will be offering tours of our museum. To reserve a spot, or for more information, call Vale at 732330-2409.

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In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – They’re not the star athletes or academics, but their stories of overcoming adversity have caught the attention of school administrators. These students from across Ocean County were awarded the 2018 Ocean County Prosecutor/Ocean County Association of School Administrators “Unsung Hero” Student Recognition Awards.

Schools were asked to submit one name of a student in their highest grade level who have overcome adversity and shown improvement.

County prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and Ocean County School Administrators president Loren B. Fuhring announced the winners.

The awards ceremony was held at Frog Pond Elementary School in Little Egg Harbor. The students received their certificate in “You Make A Difference” folders, along with a commemorative DVD. “This is a good day – this is your day – a day you will always remember. An award represents recognition for something very special that you and you alone were able to accomplish.

We should never underestimate the importance of recognizing someone even for the smallest achievement or accomplishment,” Coronato said at the ceremony. “Always remember, life is what you make it – and as the recipients of these awards, you have already shown us that whatever you put your mind to you can accomplish. It is not always the monumental accomplishments that make people notice us, sometimes it is the tiny little things that make you shine and be recognized.”

The recipients are: Alexis Mackiewicz, Tuckerton Elementary School; Seth Edwards, Toms River High School South; Leslie Yupa, Toms

River High School North; Samantha Convery, Toms River High School East; Madelyn Beirne, Stafford Intermediate School; Danielle Shepherd, Point Pleasant Borough High School; Hunter Clark, Point Pleasant Beach High School; Jillian Williams, Pinelands Regional High School; Andres J. Acevedo, Ocean Gate Elementary School; Anthony Brenner, Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center; Jerrod Jordan, Ocean County Vocational Technical School - Toms River Center; Grace Cocanower, Ocean County Vocational Technical School – MATES; Taylor Kurinzi, Ocean County Vocational Technical School - Lakehurst Center; Herman Irizarry, Ocean County Vocational Technical School Jackson Center; Sergio Cortes, Ocean County Vocational Technical School - Brick Center; Justin Pritikin, New Egypt High School; Jerry Ward, Manchester Township High School; Isaac Enu, Lavallette Elementary School; Michelle Elias, Lakewood Middle School; Shaniah Sky Morris, Lakehurst Elementary School; Benjamin Werner, Lacey Township High School; Allison Brown, Jackson Memorial High School; Samantha Burger, Jackson Liberty High School; Shayla Buser, Island Heights Elementary School; Joseph Lopez, Hugh J. Boyd, Jr., Elementary School; Logan Buffin, George J. Mitchell Elementary School; Faith Barreau, Frog Pond Elementary School; Ethan Grabich, Eagleswood Township Elementary School; Elizabeth McGee-Shearin, Central Regional High School; Olivia Kenny, Brick Township High School; Connor Buckley, Brick Memorial High School; Kellen Hess, Berkeley Township Elementary School; and Richard Fasolo, Barnegat High School.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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File The Trade Name With The Ocean County Clerk OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County residents interested in starting a new business can file the Trade Name with the Ocean County Clerk’s office.

“As part of National Small Business Week which runs from April 29 to May 5 we want to encourage Ocean County residents who are starting a business to visit either our Toms River or Stafford Township locations,” said Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella. “We see people daily fi ling for Trade Names. I applaud them for wanting to invest in their future here in Ocean County.”

Last year more than 500 individuals from Ocean County had their trade name certificate recorded at the County Clerk’s Office as they joined thousands of Americans across the nation in starting a new business.

Individuals conducting or transacting business under any assumed name or designation are required to file a business trade name certificate with the County Clerk’s Office.

Applicants simply complete a registra-

tion form, which states the name, nature, address of the business and the names/residence addresses of the business owners.

The registration form must be notarized and the fee is $50. Banks or financial institutions require a Trade Name Certificate when opening business accounts.

“The staff at the County Clerk’s Office can help you with this process,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Clerk.

If you are thinking about starting a new business, go to the County Clerk website at clerk.co.ocean.nj.us/tradenames.htm or visit the Clerk’s Toms River Office at 118 Washington St., or the Manahawkin office at 179 South Main St. You can also call the offices at 732-506-5198 or 609-597-1500 for further information.

“So much goes into starting a new business,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “The Ocean County Clerk and his staff are there to help with this important step.”

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PLUMSTED – The first Saturday of the month from April through October, the Friends of the Plumsted Township Library will be collecting used books for future book sales.

Fiction, nonfiction, large print, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and jigsaw puzzles are accepted.

Please do not donate soiled, mildewed items.

Videotapes, Readers Digest condensed books, magazines or encyclopedias are not accepted.

Drop books off behind the Plumsted Township Library, 119 Evergreen Road, the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Please do not leave items if no one is present.

The 2017 collection dates are: • June 2 • August 4 • September 1 • October 6 There will be no collection in July.

Free Rabies Clinic At Ocean County Animal Shelter

OCEAN COUNTY – There will be a free rabies clinic at Ocean County Animal Shelter every other Wednesday at both NOCAF, 615 Freemont Avenue in Jackson and SOCAF, 360 Haywood Road, Manahawkin locations. The clinic is open from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Call 609 978-0127 for an appointment.

Job Fair For Healthcare Workers TOMS RIVER – Meet with a variety of local agencies and employers looking for your skills at the Job Fair for Healthcare Workers at the Toms River Branch library, May 16 from 3-7 p.m.

This event is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant and sponsored by Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

Monarch Shortcourse

TOMS RIVER – Join us as we discuss the upcoming Monarch season, native plants that support their life cycle and how we can be stewards for the butterflies and our watershed!

This event will be held at the Barnegat Bay EcoCenter on May 24, 2018 from 6-8 p.m.

For more information, contact Graceanne Taylor at 732-830-3600.

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The Hope Center Presents: The Billy Joel Songbook Starring Chris Pinnella

TOMS RIVER – Nationally acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra will provide the entertainment for the evening with an exclusive performance of The Billy Joel Songbook featuring his 8-piece band of dynamite musicians.

The event will be held on June 8 at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and will also highlight Pinnella’s new hit single Rise.

• At 6:30 p.m. Gallery: VIP Reception/Meet & Greet & Concert: $100 • 8 p.m. Main Stage: Orchestra &

Mezzanine (concert only): $50 The HOPE Center, a non-profit organization in Toms River, NJ whose mission is to ser ve individuals and families in crisis providing for their basic human needs, presents The Hope Rises Concert to celebrate 10 Years of Hope on Friday, June 8. The evening will also honor another Ocean Count y-based organization, HOPE Sheds Light, Inc., whose mission is to raise awareness and educate individuals, families and the community about the impact of addiction.

Program Guide Available TOMS RIVER – Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr., announced that the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Program Guide is published. The seasonal Newsletter is a schedule of the events and programs sponsored by the department.

The Guide highlights the offerings of the Parks and Recreation Department as well as informa-

tion about the 27 parks, nature centers and golf courses throughout Ocean County.

The Program Guide is currently available at many park locations. To receive one, or to be placed on the mailing list, please call 1-877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks. org.

Stephanie Trick And Paolo Alderighi

TOMS RIVER – Come see Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on May 16 at 8 p.m.

Trick and Alderighi are without a doubt two of the greatest exponents of classic jazz piano, specializing in the exciting sounds of ragtime, stride,

swi ng a nd boogie -woogie. For t h is special concert, the husband-and-wife team will join forces to play a series of int r icate “fou r hand” duets on a single piano.

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Ocean County Towns To Receive Recycling Revenue

By Kimberly Bosco

TOMS RIVER – It was recently announced that Ocean County will be distributing nearly $150,000 to towns throughout the county as a part of the Recycling Revenue Sharing Program.

“This is the amount of revenue we are sharing from the last six months of 2017,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the County’s recycling program.

The $150,000 revenue is from the second half of 2017. Municipalities collected 41,721 tons of recyclables during this time.

However, the County is seeing a decline in the amount of money that markets are paying for recycling materials, Little added.

Recycling was generating nearly $26 a ton seven years ago. Now, as of the second half of 2017, it is only generating approximately $3.58 per ton.

“I am pleased we can still distribute the revenue to our municipalities,” he said.

“Recycling in Ocean County continues to be an important component of our solid waste management plan providing a host of environmental and economic benefits.

The County’s recycling efforts also saved municipalities approximately $3 million collectively in tipping fees throughout the second half of 2017, which is a substantial savings for the taxpayers, Little said.

Since the Recycling Revenue Sharing program began in 1995, the County has returned over $16 million to the towns, according to Freeholder Deputy Director John C. Bartlett Jr. This amount is based on the amount of recyclables collected and brought to the County, as well as the price per item in the current market, Bartlett added.

“These prices change all the time because of supply and demand in the marketplace,” Little said. “The trend for recycling materials is however trending downward.”

“We are watching this trend closely to determine if any future adjustments will have to be made to our recycling program,” Little said.

According to Ernest Kuhlwein, Ocean County’s Director of Solid Waste Management, the markets for recyclables have taken a downward turn now that China is no longer accepting as much of the material it once had. Due to China’s reduced demand, a backlog of materials has been created.

“China was a big consumer of our paper,” Kuhlwein said. “But now, it is recycling more of its own material reducing the demand for America’s recyclable materials.

Kuhlwein added that this looks like the way of the future.

“Recycling remains a key program in Ocean County allowing us to save precious landfill space and natural resources,” Little said.

Ocean County does not charge for accepting municipal recyclables.

Towns can use the revenue sharing money whoever they need to, but many still invest it back into the recycling program.

The towns receiving recycling revenue include: • Barnegat Township, $5,032 • Barnegat Light, $571 • Bay Head, $466 • Beach Haven, $1,972 • Beachwood, $1,623 • Berkeley Township, $7,830 • Brick Township, $16,249 • Eagleswood Township, $343 • Harvey Cedars, $537

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Island Heights, $472 Jackson Township, $9,047 Lacey Township, $7,004 Lakehurst, $436 Lakewood Township, $25,373 Lavallette, $1,232 Little Egg Harbor Township, $5,521 Long Beach Township, $4,063 Manchester Township, $5,344

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Mantoloking, $205 Ocean Township, $1,661 Ocean Gate, $432 Pine Beach, $416 Plumsted Township, $600 Point Pleasant Beach, $1,866 Point Pleasant Borough, $4,956 Seaside Heights, $1,203 Seaside Park, $1,097

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Ship Bottom, $1,378 South Toms River, $541 Stafford Township, $12,231 Surf City, $1,294 Toms River Township, $27,114 Tuckerton, $1,239 The townships of Brick, Jackson, Lakewood, Stafford, and Toms River are receiving the largest portions of recycling revenue.

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The fi rst tournament will be on Friday, May 25 at 9:30- 11:30 a.m. at Tip Seaman County Park, Tuckerton, program #113494-1F. A second Tournament will be held Friday, June 22 at Ocean County Park, Lakewood at 9–11 a.m., program #113494-1G. The fee is $3 per tournament. To register,

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OCEAN COUNTY – In continuing with the Kids To Parks initiative beginning May 19 participants can pick up a “Passport to Parks Fun” book which contains a list of free activities and challenges that will be ongoing through September 2, 2018.

Upon completing the activities, a stamp from park staff will be required while other activities will require a “sel-

fie” to be pasted into the passport.

After all of the activities in the passport are completed, children can turn their book in to any of the designated locations to receive commemorative items.

You may pick up and ret ur n your completed passpor t to Cattus Island Cou nt y Park, Jakes Branch Cou nt y Park, Wells Mills Cou nt y Park and Cloverdale Farm County Park

OCHS First Annual Flea Market And More

TOMS RIVER – On June 2, 2018 the Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting our First Annual Flea Market and Much More! The event will be held on the Historical Society’s grounds. In case of inclement weather we will move into the parking garage.

The hours are from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor 8x8 spots are $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Vendors must provide their

own tables and chairs.

In addition to a rummage sale, the Historical Society will have for sale over 1,000 non-fiction and fiction books for $1 each, local history publications, paintings, vintage tools, baked goods, 50/50 tickets, and more.

Throughout the day we will be offering tours of the museum. To reserve a spot or for more information, call Vale at 732-330-2409.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 12 - may 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is extra vitality and enthusiasm on tap in the week to come, so use it well. Sidestep petty spats and focus on being cooperative and agreeable. You may be tempted to go overboard by spending way too much.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything has a price but not everything you can buy is worth the price. In the week ahead, you might be wise to wait until you can get the very best for your money. Steer clear of disputes, disagreements and misunderstandings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may learn what “passive aggressive” really means in the week ahead. Give someone the benefit of the doubt and remain tolerant. Doubts will disappear, and a tense situation will relax, after the middle of the week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Achieve balance and serenity this week. You may think it is exciting, but a digital addiction can prevent you from enjoying the natural world. Avoid binge watching TV shows or constantly checking a smartphone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Mindfulness can put you out of your misery. Take some time out in the week ahead to stop to smell the roses, watch the sun rise or listen to the birds. Gain confidence as you realize that you have the right to enjoy the very best.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Wait until midweek to make purchases that require good taste.

Even then you may be a bit extravagant or careless.

Rely upon a significant other to give you sound feedback or good advice about key expenditures.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A preoccupation with computer games or social media can distract you from more important matters. As this week unfolds you may need every ounce of diplomacy to deal with overly sensitive people and situations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead, you may have an opportunity to successfully launch a meaningful project or plan. Scrutinize the terms of any contract or agreement that you consider in the early part of the week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your confusion will evaporate in a few more days. In the meantime, use good judgment to deal with family, loved ones and complicated situations. Gain lasting peace by ignoring minor dustups.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your friendly gestures and well-meaning comments could be misunderstood. Workplace misunderstandings in the earliest part of the week can be conquered if you focus on being cooperative and generous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Start projects in the week ahead that require caring for the environment or aim at long term profits. You can be very intuitive and farseeing when dealing with intricate financial matters. Avoid impulse purchases.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make peace a priority. To gain approval from others blend reliability with practicality and avoid vagueness.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Toss Up: Revamp One Of My Classic Main-Dish Salads For An Even Healthier Meal

By Wolfgang Puck

“I think I’d like a salad for lunch.” That’s something I’ve heard from so many guests in my restaurants ever since I started cooking in Los Angeles back in the mid-1970s. The request reflected the belief that if you sat down to a big plate or bowl filled mostly with fresh greens, you were eating healthfully.

Of course, today most of us know it’s not that simple. Add an oil-rich or creamy dressing to that salad, as lots of people do, along with meats and cheeses and lots of crunchy croutons and nuts, and you wind up taking in as many calories and as much fat and carbohydrates as you might if you sat down to a heaping serving of meat and potatoes.

As my own knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating has grown over the years, I’ve begun to rethink my approach to certain dishes, including those considered some of my classics. And that includes a recipe I first developed back in 1983 when I opened Chinois in Santa Monica, Calif. It played an instrumental role in defining what came to be known as the Asian fusion movement, combining classic preparations from China and other Asian kitchens with the lighter, fresher approach of California cuisine.

Among the first of the many dishes that gained the restaurant a devoted following that continues today in its 25th anniversary year is its Chinois chicken salad, my version of the popular Chinese chicken salad. It was always a fairly light dish, featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and skinless roast chicken meat. But the dressing was and still is fairly rich with sesame oil and peanut oil, along with an egg yolk that emulsified the mixture to a rich, creamy consistency.

So in recent years, when I make the salad for myself, I’ve been lightening it up a bit.

I eliminate the egg yolk, including instead some honey that combines with Chinese mustard powder to help give the dressing plenty of creamy body and a lively sweet-hot taste that makes a big impact on every bite.

I’ve also added more vegetables to the salad mixture, increasing the amount of snow peas and adding shredded raw carrot for its beautiful color and crunch. (You should also feel free to include or swap out other fresh, raw vegetables you like, such as strips of bell pepper or matchsticks of jicama.)

The result is a version of my Chinois chicken salad in which just a little more than 30 percent of the calories come from fat. It’s well within most guidelines for healthy eating, with all the bright, appealing flavor, texture and color of the original. I hope you’ll enjoy it all for lunch, or dinner, all through springtime and well into summer and beyond.

LIGHT CHINOIS CHICKEN SALAD WITH CHINESE MUSTARD-HONEY VINAIGRETTE M a ke s 4 m a i n - c o u r s e s e r v i n g s , 8 appetizer servings For the Chinese mustard vinaigrette: 1/4 cup (60 mL) rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons toasted Asian-style sesame oil 2 teaspoons dry Chinese mustard or English mustard, such as Colman’s 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil For the chinois chicken salad: 4 cups (1 L) shredded cooked skinless chicken breast meat (from a leftover or store-bought roast or rotisserie chicken, or another leftover recipe) 4 cups (1 L) shredded napa cabbage 2 cups (500 mL) shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce 1 cup (250 mL) julienned raw snow peas 1 cup (250 mL) shredded raw carrot 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced pickled sushi ginger, drained and cut into thin julienne strips For the garnish: 1 tablespoon white or black sesame seeds 1 scallion, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin slices First prepare the vinaigrette: In a blender or a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade, combine the rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, dry mustard, soy sauce and a little salt and pepper. Blend or process until smooth.

With the machine running, drizzle in the peanut oil to form a thick, smooth dressing.

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For the garnishes, if you’re using white sesame seeds, put them in a dry pan and toast them over low heat, stirring continuously, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl to cool briefly.

Mound the salad mixture on chilled serving plates. Garnish with the scallions and the toasted white sesame seeds or the black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

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