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Fundraiser Draws Crowd For AdoptA-Senior Program

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A recent fundraiser for an adoption program brought tears, smiles and glad hearts, but it wasn’t infants who were being adopted - it was seniors.

Adopt-A-Senior has been operating for more than four years now and its goal is bring some light into the lives of seniors and let them know they are valued and have not been forgotten.

The group’s motto is

“Seniors Should Never Be Forgotten,” and Adopt-A-Senior has been making sure that it fulfills that mission every day by remembering birthdays, holidays and granting wishes when possible.

Margaret Morris, the director of the Adopt-a Senior organization said the recent “Fall is in the Air” fundraiser “was a huge success!

One hundred people came out to support us

Plumsted To Vote On Committee, Board Of Ed

By Chris Lundy PLUMSTED – The Township Committee is an uncontested election this year, but there are choices to make in the Board of Education race.

Two Republicans are running unopposed for three-year spots on the Township Committee. They are incumbents Mayor Jack Trotta and deputy mayor Erik Sorchik.

For the Board of Education, there are four spots open. One of them is just a twoyear unexpired term. S. Justin Burnett is running unopposed for that spot.

Five people are running for three, three-year positions. They are Robert Czarneski, N. Larry Witham, Jr., Matthew Nemeth, Robert A. Kudrick, Jr., and Monica Sempervive. Ann Marie Bette withdrew in July.

Burnett, Witham, Kudrick, and Sempervive are all incumbents running under the slogan “Stability, Integrity, Progress.”

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Jackson Remembers 52 Who Served In WWI

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - It doesn’t get as much focus these days in school, but the mayor and council remembered the centennial of World War I at its most recent meeting.

Specifically, they recalled the 52 township residents who served during that war and were recognized during a presentation of a special banner by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Nick Wood, the curator of the

Attendees enjoy a recent fall fundraiser for the Adopt-A-Senior program held in Jackson Township. at the tricky tray fundraiser.

“We are so happy that we reached our goal. The (Adopt - See Page 4)

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Do Negative Political Ads Work?

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By Jennifer Peacock t’s the home stretch of the political campaigning season, with midterm elections in just a few days and candidates trying to inspire their faithful to vote and sway agnostics to believe in them…and vote for them.

Anyone listening to the chatter has heard “blue wave” and “red wave.” Whichever wave sweeps in, it’s no doubt been a negative wave of political ads, with little touting but much tearing. And the closer the race, the uglier the ads: polls show Republican incumbent Tom MacArthur only a point ahead of Democrat challenger Andy Kim. Their nasty back and forth earned a write-up in NJSpotlight.com: MacArthur is a Trump-puppet who is pro-pollution; Kim has a padded resume and is buddies with Bob Menendez, who himself is plagued with corruption allegations and fighting to keep his own seat against GOP challenger Bob

Hugin, although polls put him comfortably ahead. Hugin received the endorsement of Ocean County Democrat Theodore Price, who is running for a Board of Chosen Freeholder seat. His endorsement cost him the support of the Toms River Democratic Club, which formally withdrew its support of him and expelled him from the organization.

The topic of negative political ads has been studied in the academic realm. All the studies have their limitations and flaws, but many of them seemed to arrive at the same conclusion. Do negative ads work?

Eh? Maybe?

Brigid Harrison, a professor of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University, told Micromedia Publications that data indicates negative political ads have increased over the decades.

A November 2016 study by Conor M. Dowling and Yanna Krupnikov, “The Effects of Negative Adver-

tising,” found that since 1960, campaigns have only gotten more negative. In 1960, only 10 percent of aired advertisements were “negative.” By the 2012 campaign, less than 15 percent were “positive.”

Ads focus more on criticizing opponents than lauding one’s own accomplishments.

Their study cites J.G. Geer, who defines a negative political ad as “any criticism leveled by one candidate against another during a campaign.” A positive ad is one that “states why a candidate is worthy of your vote.” The definitions lack nuance: “an ad either has a criticism and is negative, or has no criticisms and is positive,” the study said. However, other scholars have pointed out that ads can be negative toward an opponent while still touting the positives of the other candidate.

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Continued From Page 1 postures. Harrison pointed to the Hugin/ Menendez race. Hugin, she said, spent $24 million of his own money on advertising, much of it in the summer. His campaign started with him introducing himself to voters, and then began a series of negative attacks on Menendez. The sitting senator, who doesn’t have $25 million of his own money to spend, had to make a decision on how to spend his advertising dollars: does he spend it on touting his record, or defending himself against Hugin’s negative charges?

“Most of the research shows that negative advertising is both effective at swaying voters’ opinions. It also has the tendency to tamp down support for a candidate,” Harrison said. “So, for example, if a candidate takes out negative advertising against his or her opponent, even if the voter may not believe all the charges that have been levied, they may be less enthusiastic and therefore less likely to turn out and vote, which sometimes is the goal of negative advertising.”

Yet a 2014 study showed that of those surveyed, 76 percent of Americans found negative advertising distasteful. So why the increase?

“It’s not to say we don’t see any positive ads - we do - but also remember that a lot of the ads we are seeing now are purchased not by campaigns, but by independent expenditure entities and so they are much more likely to engage in negative

advertising, targeting one candidate or another, rather than touting the resume or the record of a candidate,” Harrison said.

“I don’t know that we have to necessarily like something for it to be effective,” Harrison continued. “When you’re watching negative advertising, it is likely to make you feel distrustful of politics, not supportive of a candidate that perhaps you had supported in the fi rst place. Just because you feel those things and don’t like them doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not being effective at shaping your views. So, the disconnect is in thinking somebody has to like something in order to have it accurately do what it’s intended to do.”

Donald Green, a professor of political science at Columbia University, wrote a response to a reader question for Scientific American. He cited the results of a 2007 published study. “The authors reported that negative ads tended to be more memorable than positive ones but that they did not affect voter choice. People were no less likely to turn out to the polls or to decide against voting for a candidate who was attacked in an ad.”

Green conducted his own study with colleagues in 2006, using the campaign of Texas Governor Rick Perry as their specimen, studying 18 media markets randomly for pro-Perry ads. Any effects, they found, were short-lived.

“Although evidence on the effectiveness of negative political ads is inconclusive, campaign consultants clearly believe in their power, which explains why negative ads are so often used,” Green concluded.

Educator Sean Quirk, formerly of Middletown, is a registered Democrat who plans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. He’s a lifelong New Jersey resident who now lives and works in Bergen County.

“I have heard a lot of campaign ads and they are almost always negative. The ones that I recall most are for the governor’s race for New York: Andrew Cuomo and Mark Molinaro. Also the earlier Democratic primary with him against Zephyr Teachout and Cynthia Nixon. I remember distinctly some ads being very negative, in the sense that Nixon was calling out Cuomo on not serving the people of New York City in regards to transportation, i.e. the New York City, MTA issue,” Quirk told Micromedia Publications. “In my home state of New Jersey, Bob Hugin’s ads against Bob Menendez were also fairly negative, attacking Menendez on his record and his ethics violations/court trials for corruption.

“I will be honest, I myself think that Bob Menendez is not the most ethical person, and his record of ethic violations doesn’t make it easy to vote for him. So, yes - Bob Hugin was working on what was already a raw nerve. Menendez is pro-teaching/prounion so, I will most likely vote for him with a conflicted conscience,” Quirk said.

James Cavnar, of Beachwood, is the vice president of talent acquisition at Healthfi rst in New York City. He’s a registered Republican. This campaign season, he’s seen both positive and negative ads, but definitely more negative. However, he

doesn’t view ads as negative if they stick with issues, but rather, if attacks turn personal. When the mud starts slinging that low, it generally makes him think less of the one doing the slinging, not the one covered in mud. “[The ads are] much more negative. Just compare the ads from 30 years ago to today. The accusations made, the language used, the personal nature of many of the topics covered (especially if they are unrelated to the election) are nothing like the ads of a few decades ago. No shame anymore. Having said that, they must work on a lot of people because they keep getting worse,” Cavnar said.

Benjamin Szuba, an Ocean County resident, weighed in.

“A negative ad portrays the candidate in ‘what society deems’ a negative and/ or distasteful light. They may possibly bring up something from the candidate’s past, even if it was just an accusation, but again negative. Something negative may not necessarily mean illegal, it could be something unethical,” Szuba explained to Micromedia Publications about what he believes is a negative political ad. But, he uses the negative to motivate him. “It has only had me look deeper at a candidate to fi nd out more about them. I tend to fi nd humor in them, actually. Especially when the negative ad they are trying to run against a candidate only brings forth their own hypocrisies even more. An example would be Bob Menendez. This guy had the nerve to say things about (Supreme Court (Political - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 highlight of the event, for us, was actually having some of the seniors from the longterm facilities attend the event and win some prizes. There were definitely some tears of joy that afternoon,” she said. The fundraiser netted $4,500.

Annye Cohen serves as co-founder of Adopta-Senior Organization. She said that she worked for at Walt Disney for 10 years and also been involved in helping an infant unit before starting to crochet items for seniors. When her job was phased out, Cohen decided it was time she put her passion into helping seniors full time. “My mom said this was a great time to form a non-profit and I got approval in March of 2014.”

“I first helped out at a nursing home in Manhattan. We observed birthdays, holidays and special events. We were seeing 400 people in 2014 providing small gifts and parties for seniors’ birthdays and holidays. Now we have more than 1,300 seniors,” she said.

Cohen added that “seniors should never be forgotten. Some have family across the country and it is difficult for them to visit and others have family close by who sadly, for whatever reason, don’t visit them all that often. I have a grandmother who is 94 and she is very active but I know from her that at this stage in your life, the most valuable thing you can receive from someone is a simple hand touch, a conversation, and hearing them.

“They talk to us about sports and their lives and any number of things. We try to spread a little

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sunshine into their lives and now the holidays will be upon us and we have some special projects for that,” Cohen said.

Morris said the organization has a “birthday patrol” that goes to several Jackson senior facilities and honors those having birthdays.

Cohen said that “we gather a wish list of and we get them some items within our means be it a Dallas Cowboys T-shirt or something very simple. We try to always treat them with dignity and respect.

“We don’t want to grow too big that we lose that personal touch. We do what we can with our five - soon to be six - volunteers. We bring them party hats and balloons and gifts during birthdays,” Cohen said.

The group delivers gifts to the seniors at the developments of Sunrise and The Orchards of Jackson.

“December is when we really create some magic and make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year for the seniors,” Morris said. “We’ll be delivering gifts to all the residents at Sunrise and The Orchards.”

“We bring some excitement and atmosphere to

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Continued From Page 2 Justice Brett) Kavanaugh during his hearings….

Usually the attacker comes out worse when their own hypocrisy comes out.”

“I think politics in the age of Trump have become very polarizing. … Democrats are called ‘an angry mob’ by Republicans and Donald Trump. Republicans are seen as obstructionist

them and we talk about our lives and they talk about theirs. You meet some very interesting people. I met a saxophone player from a famous band and a former Copacabana girl,” Cohen said.

Cohen said that “we are starting our wish lists now.”

She added that the group has received support from local Girl Scouts and a donation of $50 supports a senior for the whole year which, includes birthdays and holidays.

“Jackson Memorial High School students did a sock drive for us. The seniors never really ask for anything excessive,” Cohen said.

“I live in Brooklyn, which is three and a half hours away, but one time we had a snow storm and the residents were amazed I came in snow.

I once came during my own birthday and some people asked me why I’d want to spend my birthday doing this but this is special to me.

There is nothing like 80 seniors singing Happy Birthday to you. It is the best way to spend my birthday,” she said.

For further information about the organization and how to support it visit their website at www. adopt-a-senior.org/

and villains of the middle class. My father is a life-long Democrat who believes that Mitch McConnell is a traitor and Trump makes his blood boil. I do not subscribe to such views; but many people do,” Quirk said. “I think in today’s politics, there is no middle. You are a Democrat and against anything or anyone that claims to be Republican. You are a Republican trying to save America from liberalism.

“It is all so depressing.”

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There were a total of 958 data breaches reported to the State Police last year, a 41 percent increase over 2016 reports of 676 breaches.

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

Smith, Welle Compete For 4th District Congressional Seat

The Republican and Democrat candidates for the 4th Congressional District were asked to write a statement to voters about why they are the best choice. As of press time, Congressman Chris Smith did not respond.

Challenger Josh Welle’s statement is presented here: The core of who I am is grounded in a foundation of service instilled in me by my mother and father.

Public servants, they taught me what it means to serve, and I kept those lessons with me throughout my life. I grew up in Wall and my whole life revolved around teams, whether it be on sports, or working various jobs around the shore. When I graduated high school, I had the opportunity to combine my love of country with my love of teams by joining the team of all teams at the U.S. Naval Academy. Four years later, on my way to class, the World Trade Center was attacked. My classmates and I deployed for over a decade, taking part in Op-

eration Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and other missions which kept America safe abroad.

When I returned home, I married my wife Angela, transferred to the Navy Reserve, and founded a software company. I served in the private sector for two years, but as I watched the news with increasing trepidation, I became concerned with the direction our country was heading.

The 2016 election was a turning point for me. I no longer felt I could sit on the sidelines, and once again I felt the call to serve my country - this time out of uniform. It was time for me to defend at home the values and principles which my sisters and brothers-

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Continued From Page 1 commission’s museum, made a presentation to the mayor and council during the meeting.

Donna Malfitano, the secretary of the commission said that they have been making presentations of special banners to each municipality in the county that noted a loss of life by service personnel during World War I. “We’ve been doing this for all the towns that lost residents during the war. Some of our Freeholders have come out to some of the presentations,” she said.

Malfitano noted a special event to be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 outside the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River that will mark the 100th anniversary of the “war to end all wars” “I didn’t know we had 52 veterans from World War I,” Councilman Scott Martin said.

Mayor Michael Reina thanked the commission for the banner which became a photo opportunity for the governing body.

“I never served in the military which is why I show the respect for those that served that I do. I look into the eyes of those who served during World War II when they

in-arms had fought, sacrificed, and given their lives for while in uniform.

Despite the danger, I am optimistic for the future of our country. I am not the only veteran who has felt this call to service, and across the nation we are seeing former service members stepping up to serve once again. Just as I fought abroad, I will fight here at home to protect our modern American values.

Values which say that a woman has the right to make her own healthcare decisions, or that no one should be treated as a second-class citizen because of who they are or who they love. I will work tirelessly to fix our broken healthcare system because

share their stories. I think we should always show respect for those men and women who served and are serving in the U.S. Military,” Reina said.

Council President Kenneth Bressi noted that “Jackson is a town that recognizes our veterans from all branches of service.”

Bressi and Reina noted recent events in the community including the Wounded Warrior Escort and a well-attended fundraiser event at the township’s Am Vets Post for the municipality’s memorial which is a tribute to all veterans from all wars and all branches of the military.

“One of the best things Jackson does is to recognize our veterans. It is easy to look at World War I as just another page in the history book but it’s important to remember them as people that we lost,” Councilman Rob Nixon said.

Nixon commended Reina and Bressi for their work in honoring township veterans during the projects they are involved with.

Reina helped start the Wounded Warrior Escort event which involved police and various township emergency response units and a township based gun club.

Bressi is one of two founders of the veterans memorial project which will have a special ceremony in early November.

in the greatest country on earth, no one should have to choose between their medical bills and putting food on the table. We need leaders who will work to make healthcare affordable and fi x Social Security and Medicare, not leaders who will rob 23 million Americans of their insurance. I spent the fi rst half of my life defending America from enemies foreign, now I am ready to defend it from enemies here at home.

A new generation of leaders is coming of age in this country - a generation which knows what it means to serve, will protect our values, and won’t shirk away from the difficult problems facing our nation.

Together, we will fight for

all Americans, and ensure our friends’ sacrifices were not made in vain. I spent 12 years serving in uniform.

“More than 1,200,000 service personnel gave their lives for the freedoms you have today,” Bressi said.

The Seaport Stichers Quilt Guild of Tuckerton donated their time to create each of the 28 commemorative service flags, one for each municipality that existed in 1918 in Ocean County.

Anne Flynn and Betty Maguire designed the flags in honor of the World War I era practice of creating community flags. Each of the flags contain 13 stars representing the original colonies. A blue number notes the total number of individuals who served from each community a gold number represents the total of individuals from that town who made the supreme sacrifice.

The numbers on the service flags are the result of a long research process involving newspapers, muster rolls, genealogies and monuments that exist in the county.

The effort created a list of 2,433 service members, or 10.5 percent of Ocean County’s population at that time. An existing service flag was located and examined in Cape May to provide a basis for the recent project.

Jackson’s honor roll includes a total of 52 with 50 who served in the military and two who died in service during the fi rst

Now, I am ready to serve out of uniform and move America forward.

world war.

The council also recognized National Friends of the Library Month during the early portion of the meeting. They presented a proclamation to the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. Mayor Reina presented the plaque to Jackson Branch Manager Sabrina Guimares.

“Our Friends group does an extraordinary job to support our library and its programs, “ Guimares said.

Also recognized during the session were those who serve in the township’s fire districts and the Municipal Utilities Authority.

“Our MUA is well managed and well run.

Our fire districts do a fine at looking shared services,” Nixon said.

Martin added that “the fire districts always look for shared services.” He added that the leadership of the MUA “does an extraordinary job.”

“We run a tight ship. We have some former firefighters here tonight. They help make our town safe,” Reina said.

Councilwoman Ann Updegrave explained that the discussion concerning the MUA and Fire Districts was part of a yearly requirement and that “we will be sending this to the Governor as part of the best practices program.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor Smith Doesn’t Even Live In NJ Congressional representatives must have their finger on the pulse of the district they serve, even if they reside in areas physically distant from their district.

It is nothing short of imperative that representatives know their constituents’ issues, hear their concerns, and engage in meaningful dialogue with those they represent.

Chris Smith is the representative for the 4th Congressional District of NJ. He lives in Virginia, but maintains a small apartment in NJ. Unfortunately, Chris Smith has been comfortably absent from his home district. In fact, many years he spent fewer than 30 nights in NJ. Hardly enough time to hear his diverse constituents clearly, I’d say!

It’s customary for politicians to participate in town hall meetings during an election season. It’s a critical for um for hearing each candidates’ viewpoints and issues in some detail. Chris Smith refuses to attend or participate in public debates, forums, or town hall meetings. This is in stark contrast with Josh Welle who has crisscrossed the district, shared his viewpoints, listened to constituents’ concerns, and familiarized himself with the diverse population he represents.

It’s time to elect a represen-

tative who’s not a phantom presence. I want a representative I can see and hear, one who hears me. Our representatives are not entitled to our vote. They need to earn it. On November 6th I will vote for Josh Welle. I hope you will, too.

Aliza Greenblatt Ocean Grove

Kim Seems Clueless On Health Care I attended an event for seniors hosted by congressional candidate Andy Kim at the Ocean County Library.

I was beyond disappointed in the event and Mr. Kim’s presentation. When Mr. Kim spoke, I did not see a candidate well-informed on senior issues. What I did see is a person seriously lacking basic knowledge on how Medicare and Social Security function.

Andy Kim could not answer the simplest questions regarding healthcare for seniors and he kept looking to his “special guest” for answers. His special guest was a political spokesman from Los Angeles, CA, who interrupted questions and barely let Mr. Kim speak. It seems that Andy Kim is just going through the motions trying to get the senior vote, while running nasty, untrue attack ads about Congressman MacArthur.

In stark contrast, Tom MacArthur has done in-

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credible work for seniors.

His office is well-known for helping constituents.

They returned almost $5 million from the Social Security Administration due to seniors in Ocean and Burlington counties. He was named a “Champion of Medicare” by the Coalition for Medicare Choices.

MacArthur helped bring millions of dollars to Deborah Heart and Lung Center every year, which will literally save lives. And most importantly, Congressman MacArthur is here. He’s accessible to us – he visits our communities and our picnics - and not just during election season.

Congressman MacArthur has a proven track record for seniors and I hope he gets re-elected this November!

Gary Ristaino Berkeley

Smith Ignores Those Who Are Not Like Him The day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president, I joined with millions of people and walked in the Women’s March to protest his demeaning attitude toward women, exemplified by his infamous “p----” remarks. My congressman, Chris Smith had not spoken out to defend me and all the women in his constituency, so I walked to make myself heard.

When Trump withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Accord, my congressman, Chris Smith supported this action in a partisan way, saying that he agreed with the withdrawal, calling the Accord “all-pain, no-gain.”

I believe that the environment needs our most urgent attention, so I walked in the Climate March to express my concern, since my congressman would not support the wishes of his constituency.

When the Trump administration decided to put a ban on travelers to our country based on their religion, Smith, a tireless supporter

Letters To The Editor of refugee rights, should er son Kevin is scheduled those refugees be Christian, called the Muslim travel ban a “necessarily enhanced vetting process.” I walked to oppose the Muslim ban.

It’s time for citizens of the 4th Congressional district to keep walking. I am going to walk to the polls on Election Day and vote for Josh Welle.

Join me and make it a successful march!

Lorraine Tosiello, MD Bradley Beach

Teacher Makes Case For Manchester Board Of Ed. My name is Bryan Jenner and I am proud to be a candidate for the Manchester Township Board of Education. I have been in education all of my life, both as a student and as an educator.

I received my Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Crane School of Music, State University of New York at Potsdam in 1985. I received my Master of Education degree, with a concentration in Curriculum Development in 2013 from Monmouth University.

I started teaching in 1985 on Long Island and came to New Jersey to teach in February of 1989. I taught until June of 2017 when I retired as an elementary music teacher with the South Amboy Public Schools. In 2009, I became the Director of Pep Band and Instrumental Ensembles at Monmouth University and an adjunct professor within the music and theatre arts department.

In 2017, I transferred to the School of Education to become a Clinical Faculty Supervisor in Music Education where I now supervise clinical practice students, formerly called student teachers, throughout the state of New Jersey for Monmouth University.

I moved to Manchester in 2003 and my oldest son Christopher is a 2010 graduate of Manchester Township High School. My young-

to graduate in 2020 from MTHS. One of the most important things in the life of any community is its schools. We in Manchester need to provide the very best educational programs for our children.

We need to provide a safe and secure learning environment and we need to prepare our students for a life in the 21st century whereupon they are creative, innovative, critical thinkers and can work collaboratively in the exploration of their curiosity. We must be fiscally responsible by adhering to the most efficient, yet thorough budget and we must explore alternative financing solutions so as to not over burden our residents with exorbitant school taxes and petition the State of New Jersey to explore and re-evaluate the current school funding formula as it relates to state aid. We should continue to explore the opportunity to share additional resources with our neighbors and we should support our educators who are entrusted with instructing the children of our community.

While every candidate wants what is best for our school district, I feel you should look at the people who will best represent the interests of our district and township over the next three years and those that have the experience in the area of education and educational programs. Should I be elected, I look forward to becoming an active participant as a member of the Board of Education and making sure that we afford our students every opportunity to succeed and support our educators who are tasked to work with and mold the minds of our most precious commodities, our children. I hope to have Manchester be the model that other districts aspire towards in providing the best education available, while also being fiscally responsible to our community and its citizens. Thank you.

Bryan H. Jenner Manchester

Republicans Have Enhanced Howell’s Way Of Life

I have been a volunteer municipal official in Howell for half a century. I have seen Howell grow from a population of 5,000 to 50,000. I have been appointed to boards and commissions by both parties.

It is my opinion that the Republican Party has over the years succeeded in pursuing the zoning that has kept the Lakewood style housing from expanding into Howell. Republicans have preserved over 900 acres of open space though farmland preservation. In the area adjacent to Lakewood there has been virtually no development. The Republican Party under past leadership of John Costigan was instrumental in keeping the “Rural character of Howell” Our roads are the best maintained in the county.

We have, through the leadership of Robert Walsh, the fi nest and most beautiful municipal building in the county and perhaps the state. Republican leadership gave us the recreation at Soldiers Field. Our shade tree commission, Environmental Commission, Boards of Adjustment and Planning Board are made up of the fi nest and most ethical volunteers in the country.

Any developments that have been built for Affordable Housing was mandatory by the State of NJ and not the Howell Republicans.

We have a police Department that makes us one of the safest towns in the nation. Our Senior program is the best in the county.

No municipal government is perfect.

Why change good government when it is not broken?

Please don’t play into the prejudice that the Republican Par ty is planning “Lakewood style development.” It is simply not true.

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If you are happy with the Howell community that you live in and your quality of life then you should vote Republican.

Paul Schneider R.Ph. Howell

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Michael Hale Bayville Editor’s note: The PolitiFact article did not mention Kim, but was in reference to other Democrats.

Debunking Kim’s Claims

Watch School Taxes, And State Aid

A recent debate between Congressman Tom MacArthur and Democrat challenger Andy Kim had two main takeaways for me.

The first was the question of Mr. Kim’s spin on his positions in both the Bush and Obama administrations.

Without questioning his service to the country, the Washington Post awarded Kim two “Pinocchios” for, in their evaluation, “stretching his resume to elastic extremes by claiming he was a national security officer for a Republican president,” and “seems like a classic example of resume puffery.” Mr. Kim is obviously an intelligent man, but stretching the facts about his background was foolish on his part.

The second takeaway was his relying on the Democrat playbook strategy of trying to frighten senior voters concerning Congressman MacArthur’s role in attempting to fix Obamacare.

PolitiFact, a noted fact checker on candidates, stated in a recent fact check article that Kim’s and other Democrats claims “mimics attacks we’ve seen against Republicans, omitting the caveats: This provision (the so called age tax) applied to people buying insurance on the individual and smallgroup markets. It did not apply to seniors on Medicare, or people 50 and older with coverage sponsored by large employers. Current law (Obamacare) allows insurers to charge older adults three times what they charge younger adults.”

(PolitiFact author Miriam Valverde, 9/19/2018) In both Kim’s and his supporting group’s campaign f lyers and phone calls, pitching distortions to frighten seniors about Medicare is both unconscionable and just dead wrong.

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Lacey taxpayers need to take an interest in what goes on in Trenton because of its direct effect on our local school budget. A serious meeting with the Governor is in order. If you think the school budget is tight now, just wait for the rest of Phil Murphy’s anticipated reductions in State School Aid. Now here’s the math of it all….. The 2018-2019 Lacey School budget started out in May at $76.6 million. Then Gov. Phil asked for $583K to be returned - leaving the District with $76.1. Since the health benefit costs did not rise the full amount budgeted, the district was able to chop the $583K directly out of the Employee Benefit line item leaving the remainder of the current budget intact. However, that Band-Aid can not be reused again when next year’s cuts come down from Uncle Phil’s office.

Approximately $30 million dollars is for salaries - leaving $46 million.

Next, the line item for benefits is $18 million, now the budget is left with approximately $26 million dollars.

There is a line item called unallocated employee benefits - this is the money set aside for all unused sick and vacation pay - which shows on page 99 of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - and that number is $17.8 million. Subtract this figure and the Lacey School District is now left operating seven buildings for 4,100 students with just about $8 million dollars - $3.7 million of which is earmarked for debt (a four letter word that is killing the District). Debt for a solar project that the taxpayers, staff and the students are suffering over for another 10 years. The project has never paid for itself as the referendum promised and is constantly being supple-

mented with tax funds never meant for the bond.

I would be happy to sit down with anyone that wants to dive deep into the school budget.

Please remember your civic duty and vote on Tuesday Nov. 6th. Let me be your taxpayer voice on the School Board.

Regina Discenza Former Member, Lacey Board of Education, 2015-2017

MacArthur’s Stance On Abortion Earns A Vote I would like to show support for Tom Macarthur in the upcoming mid term election.

While there has been controversy on both sides, and neither candidate has been squeaky clean, there is a good reason to support MacArthur on an important issue that many Republicans and social conservatives feel important.

That issue is pro-life.

The pro-life issue has been vilified and despised by the radical left and now the Democrat party that has adopted that same stance. Tom Macarthur has loyally stood by that movement and been a staunch supporter of life, including the “pain-capable act” that protects infants from late term abortions.

This one issue alone is key because his opponent, Andy Kim, is running on a prochoice platform that needs to be defeated.

Hopefully, with thought and reflection, you will recognize that the life candidate deserves your support on November 6. Vote your conscience when thinking about so many future lives that have no say in their future. There is no real “choice” in the prochoice movement. Certainly not for the innocent victims.

Frank Coluccio Toms River

MacArthur No Friend Of Middle Class Congressman MacArthur is fond of sprinkling his public information notices with phrases like “middle class” and “working families”, suggesting that the voters of these groups are

his special and sole concern.

The record, however, indicates otherwise.

He authored a bill in Congress to strip people with pre-existing conditions of their health insurance coverage. He was also the sole New Jersey congressman to vote in favor of Trump’s ruinous tax bill which lines the coffers of the wealthy and of the corporations.

MacArthur also supported the “age tax” which increased the tax burdens of our senior citizens.

AARP has closely examined MacArthur’s voting record and finds him to be no friend of the middle class.

Michael J. Doherty Berkeley

Menendez, Welle The Heroes We Need Superman, the fictional superhero, fi rst appeared in a comic book in 1938.

The story has been through many revisions from comic books, radio, television to film adaptations and video games. It’s interesting the emergence of the character was in the prewar era and the post war show came into our home with our first television.

Super ma n’s reassu r i ng platform: “The never ending fight for Truth, Justice, and the American way” speaks to the safety net and framework of our society.

I remember that mindset was of service to us then.

I have seen heroes come and go. Now I understand that concept is too heavy for one individual.

Have we lost our vision of the American way? The security and unity that was realized in my early years seems to be continually slippi ng away. Histor y tells us that our country has had periods of division. We are living in one of those times. Some of us are feeling we are on easy street, others live in fear of the future. Who will come to our rescue? Who are our next leaders? As I hear myself say that out loud, it sounds childish!

When I look around to the events of the day, I see the changes in broad daylight.

Our democracy is fragile and resilient. Our leaders are only as good as our voice. The midterm election is fast approaching.

Who will deliver my voice in Washington?

Josh Welle is challenging Chris Smith’s seat in Congress. Welle’s platform and commitment is to be of public service for all NJ citizens. I have had the pleasure of meeting and expressing my concerns to Josh, unlike Chris Smith, who only attends unannounced private functions.

In the senate, Bob Hugin is seeking to unseat Bob Menendez. Hugin’s recent TV ads Claim, according

to FBI Affidavit exhibit 18, Menendez was involved with underage prostitutes.

A Google search shows that the women said they were never paid for sexual favors but were paid to make false statement.

Quinnipiac and FDU polls show that women support Menendez vs Hugin, as well as non-whites and an even split among white men. In the past I have asked women Trump supporters, how can they continue to trust a man who has derogatory behavior towards women and immigrants? Their response was that they agree with his policies. I ask those who agree with the policies and record Menendez has stood for in the senate to continue to support him.

Any time I call Menendez’ office, his positions always aligns with my interests and concerns. I am doubtful of what Hugin’s positions would be based his record from the past at Princeton when he was in opposition of women and non-discrimination on campus.

Josh Welle may be young and Bob Menendez may have fallen from grace, however, I trust they will represent me in Washington. I choose to use my own Superpower and Vote for them on election day.

Roseann Petropoulos Wall

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Stress Relief Using Essential Oils At Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will host “Stress Relief Using Essential Oils” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Jackson Branch.

Lauren Gitlin of Legitoils will show how to mitigate stress using essential oils in your daily routine.

Learn about natural products to improve

sleep patterns and blends for diffusers and rollers.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Meetings TOMS RIVER – Join the Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table at 7 p.m. on the second Wed nesday of ever y month, September through June. All events will be held in the Conference Rooms of the College Center across from the planetarium at OCC. • Nov. 14: Matt Borowick on “The

Cour t Mar tial of Gen. Fitz John Porter” • Dec. 12: “Gettysburg Day 1: A Photographic Interpretation” by Lynn Heller.

All events are free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Richard Trimble at 732-528-5387.

Grief Share Seminar At JUMC JACKSON – Grief Share Seminar is sponsored by Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Rd, Jackson. Grief Share Seminar/Support Group features some of the nation’s experts in grief recovery topics.

Each seminar is combined with a small group discussion. This allows participants

to talk about the content and how they are dealing with the death of a loved one.

Starts: Nov. 30, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. and runs for 13 weeks. Registration is required as attendance is limited. Fee $15 for participant’s workbook. Call Eileen 732-905-2893 to register.

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Various Programs Coming to Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Librar y will host various programs throughout the month of November.

“Armchair Traveling Series: Japan (Globe Trekker)” 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Explore the world without leaving the library. This documentary will take you through Japan. The film is also

Explore Australia via Documentary Screening at Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Ocean County Library will screen the “Ultimate Australia” episode of travel docuseries “Globe Trekker” 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.

This screening is part of the branch’s “Armchair Traveling” series of programs, allowing you to explore the world without leaving the library.

This film is available through the OCL database Access Video On Demand.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Nature Walks TOMS RIVER – Be a part of a 38 year tradition with Nature Walks at Cattus Island. Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McClain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration required. Admission is free. The next walk will be held on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.

6th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair JACKSON – The Jackson Liberty Lions Band will host their 6th Annual Vendor & Craft Fair on Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School gym. There will be free admission, free parking, over 100 vendors and crafters, a mega 50/50, and refreshments. For more information, contact vendorfair4libertylionband@gmail.com.

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“Brain Joggers” 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26. Exercise your mind by playing games and working puzzles.

“All About Autism Discussion and Support Group” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. Explore the ways in which autism affects our lives in a group setting.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for these free programs. To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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More than 36 million American adults report that they have hearing loss. Although many people assume hearing loss only affects those around retirement age, about two-thirds of all cases of hearing loss occur in people under the age of 65. So how can hearing aids benefit the entire age spectrum, children, teens, the American workforce, and retirees? Let’s take a look at some rather revealing data regarding hearing loss and hearing aids.

In children and teens: At least 1.8 million U.S. children have trouble hearing.

Nearly 1.5 million are school age.

Nine of every 10 children born deaf are born to parents who can hear normally.

In-utero ear infections can lead to deafness.

Three continuous months of ear infections can lead to deafness.

Children exposed to secondhand smoke have twice the risk of hearing loss.

One in five teens now suffers from at least a mild hearing loss due to excessive volume when using iPods and other listening devices.

In the American workforce: About 26 million Americans between the prime employment ages of 20 and 69 have high-frequency hearing loss.

One in four workers exposed to high levels of noise experience hearing loss later in life.

Those with untreated hearing loss lose

about $30,000 a year due to underemployment.

Police, firefighters, factory workers, farmers, construction workers, musicians, heavy-industry workers, the military and professional hunters are at the highest risk of experiencing hearing loss.

In retirees: About 30 percent of adults ages 65 to 74 have hearing loss.

About 47 percent of adults over the age of 75 have hearing loss.

Hearing loss in retirees leads to more hospitalization and poorer health overall.

Dementia, depression and brain shrinkage are all strongly correlated to untreated hearing loss, which is likely partially responsible for those diseases occurring.

Diabetes and cardiovascular disease are also associated with untreated hearing loss.

Fortunately, hearing aids are a huge benefit to 90 percent of those with hearing loss, regardless of age group or severity.

For those with mild hearing loss, hearing aids greatly reduce or eliminate the risk of income loss, and people with hearing aids are nearly twice as likely to be employed as those with untreated hearing loss or those who simply don’t wear their hearing aids. If you want to make sure you’re getting all you can out of your current set, bring them in and we’ll take a look at how the technology is working for you.

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The free expo is being offered during National Diabetes Awareness month and will feature information on: • Making Healthy Food Choices • Blood glucose screenings • Carbohydrate Counting for the Holidays • Community Medical Center Services Information

The diabetes educators from the Center for Diabetes Education will be available to answer questions and discuss your concerns.

The Diabetes Expo is free, but pre-registration is required. Please call 732-349-5757 to register. Light refreshments will be served.

The Center for Diabetes Education is dedicated to helping adults and children affected by type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. In addition to certified diabetes educator and nutritionists, the program offers classes and support groups to help individuals with diabetes manage their disease and achieve their health goals through education, oneon-one counseling and support.

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

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Dark chocolate is a staple in my house.

What are you supposed to do if you’re allergic to milk, and want to eat dark chocolate?

It’s a good question.

Milk is actually allowed as an ingredient in “dark” chocolate, but sometimes it produces a harmful allergy in dairy-sensitive individuals. The reality is that most chocolates contain some milk, and it’s undisclosed.

The FDA actually tested 100 different brands of dark chocolate bars, and they specifically tested it for the presence of milk. Of these 100 bars, only six of them listed the ingredient of milk! The other 88 bars did not disclose milk as an ingredient, yet 51 of them contained milk.

Dairy-tainted chocolates are among the most frequently reported allergic reactions.

It’s unfortunate, but true that milk can get into a dark chocolate product even when it’s not directly added. The problem happens because the dark chocolate is often produced on the same equipment that makes their milk chocolate bars. And traces of milk often inadvertently wind up in the dark chocolate batter. It’s essentially a problem of cross-contamination. My best suggestion to you is to completely avoid dark chocolate (if you’re allergic to milk or dairy) unless the brand you’re buying is made on equipment dedicated to dark chocolate bars only. This is hard to find, but possible.

This is why it’s difficult to place your trust in the food industry. They don’t mean

to make people sick, but their laziness or sloppiness can lead to pain and suffering for some of you. As a result, you see warnings on the label that serve as a wink of sorts. This product “may contain dairy” or “may contain traces of milk” or this one, “manufactured in a facility that uses milk.” There are others but if you’re my best friend, I would tell you to replace the word “may” with “probably!”

The take home message is you should not assume that your dark chocolate is free of milk, and you should not consume it if you have serious allergic reactions to milk, regardless of the label.

I have a checklist of 14 alias names for milk-derived ingredients which may be hidden in your food. My list will help you find undisclosed milk in your candy bars and chocolates. If you’d like to receive that as well as the longer version of today’s article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I will email this to you next week.

I’ll also tell you why some chocolate bars aren’t good for vegans. Here’s a fun fact, white chocolate doesn’t’t contain any cacao whatsoever, it’s just a combination of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, but no cocoa solids like dark and milk chocolate have. It’s definitely something to avoid if you’re dairy-intolerant or allergic to milk.

In closing, when it comes to dark chocolate, the dairy free claims and statements on the label are best completely disregarded if the manufacturer fails to use dedicated machinery and equipment due to cross-contamination.

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NJ Police Officer & Wife Charged With Superstorm Sandy Fraud

By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – Yet another two have been convicted for fraud for filing false applications for relief following Superstorm Sandy, announced Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

Nikola Lulaj, 45, of Seaside Heights and his wife, Majlinda Lulaj, 32, have been found guilty of filing fraudulent applications for federal relief f unds in the amount of $187,000. Nikola is an off icer with the Hoboken Police Department.

The couple was charged with of second-degree conspiracy, second-degree theft by deception, and six counts of four th-degree unswor n falsif ication.

They were convicted before Superior Court Judge James M. Blaney.

“As a result of the verdict, Lulaj must forfeit his employment as a police officer,” stated a press release from the Attorney General’s office.

The second-degree charges carry a sentence of 5-10 years in state prison and a f ine of up to $150,000, while fourth-degree charges carry a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

The Lulaj’s will be sentenced in January; the date is yet to be determined.

According to testimony and evidence presented during the trial, the couple filed fraudulent applications for relief funds in the form of FEMA assistance, a low-interest SBA disaster-relief loan, and state grants under the Homeowner Resettlement Program (RSP), the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program, and the Sandy Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program (SHRAP) funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

The fraudulent applications totaled approximately $187,074 in relief funds: $2,820 from FEMA, $90,200 in SBA loan proceeds, a $69,054 RREM grant, a $10,000 RSP grant, and a $15,000 SHRAP grant.

The Lulaj’s applications claimed that their property on Webster Avenue in Seaside Heights, which was damaged during Sandy, was their primary residence during the storm. Their actual primary residence was located in Dumont, NJ. In the time since Sandy struck, the couple has moved into the Webster Ave. home; however it was designated as a vacation/rental property during Superstorm Sandy, stated the AG’s office.

“For a police officer to commit this type of fraud is particularly egregious, because officers take an oath to uphold the law and we rightly hold them to the highest standards,” said Attorney General Grewal. “When disaster strikes, we cannot allow dishonest applicants to divert disaster relief funds from the intended recipients – namely, those victims whose primar y homes were destroyed or damaged.”

“We have recovered well over $2 million through these prosecutions and have delivered a strong message that should deter this type of fraud during future disaster recovery efforts,” said Director Veronica Allende of the Division of Criminal Justice. “I commend our trial team for this verdict and thank all of our law enforcement partners for their excellent work in these historic anti-fraud efforts.”

This conviction follows on the heels of 120 other charges against defendants who allegedly committed fraud related to Sandy relief programs.

Deputy Attorneys General Thomas Clark and Jamie Picard tried the case for the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau.

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The case was investigated for the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau by Deputy Attorney General Thomas Clark and Detective Mark Byrnes; with special a ge nt s of t h e U. S. D e p a r t m e nt of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, HUD Office of Inspector General and SBA Office of Inspector General. The case was investigated and prosecuted under the supervision of Lt. Vincent Gaeta, Lt. David Nolan, Sgt. Fred Weidman, Deputy Bureau Chief Mark Kurzawa and Bureau Chief Julia S. Glass of the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau.

November Tech Classes at Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host various tech classes throughout the month of November.

“Presenting Google Drive” 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. Learn to take your files and folders anywhere.

Topics will include uploading files and folders, organizing your documents, sharing files, and more. Participants must have a working Gmail account and know their passwords.

“Microsoft Word Basics” 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. Learn how to create and format a document.

Topics will include writing text, changing the size and color of words, printing, and more. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills.

“Microsoft PowerPoint Basics” 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Learn the basics of creating an eye-catching and informative presentation. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills.

“Spotlight On: Windows 10” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. Become comfortable using the features of the operating system. This class will be taught in the library’s computer lab using the library’s computers. Those with their own Windows 10 laptop may also call the branch to schedule a librarian-by-appointment session.

“LinkedIn 101” 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Learn the basics of using LinkedIn. Find out how to register and build a profile, job search, network, and modify privacy and settings on the site. This program is funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant.

“Movie Magic: Streaming Movies How-To” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. Learn to use the library’s free streaming movie services: Kanopy, Hoopla, and Access Video on Demand. Movie trivia and giveaways will be included. Participants must bring their Ocean County Library card and have an email account which they can access. Ages 18+.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for these free programs. To register, call the branch at 732928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/ events.

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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – While a 2.8 percent increase in Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Ocean County seniors relying on Social Security is a positive step, it is not enough, according to Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari.

Out of the almost 173,000 seniors living in Ocean County, there were 126,255 seniors aged 65 and older in Ocean County receiving Social Security as of December 2017. Studies show that the average Social Security benefit provides an elderly person living alone in Ocean County only 54 to 76 percent of the amount needed to cover basic expenses.

According to Vicari, a higher COLA would better serve the vast senior population in the county.

“While this Cost of Living Adjustment is better than past years when there had been no increase, our seniors would be better served by a higher COLA,” said Vicari, who is Chairman of Senior Services in Ocean County. “With one of the highest percentages of seniors in the country, it is my priority to make sure Social Security is maintained and preserved. It’s also important our seniors receive an ample benefit from a program most have paid into all of their working days.”

Ocean County seniors can also receive assistance from the county’s Office of Senior Services. For example, the senior nutrition program provides 1,100 meals a day to seniors including the home delivered meal program, said Vicari.

“Ocean County continues to appropriate funds for senior services that help keep our seniors independent,” he added. “The Board of Freeholders made sure there is no waiting list for this very important program.

It’s imperative that all levels of government assist in providing our aging populations with programs and services that will make their lives better and keep them out of nursing homes and hospitals.”

More than 67 million Americans will see a 2.8 percent increase in 2019, according to Social Security, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Social Security plays a key fi nancial role in the lives of our seniors…Yet statistics show our seniors are hardly, if at all, getting by on it should it be their main income source,” Vicari said.

For information on Ocean County senior programs and services, contact the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732929-2091.

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deserve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed.

The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to double to 8.9 million by the year 2030.

Signs of abuse and Michael J. Deem neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as pat ter ns of bruising, unexplained injuries, frequent infe ct ion s, be d sore s, questionable hygiene, appearance of malnutrition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions.

Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling.

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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible

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DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded

by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.”

DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004.

Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible.

While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have.

Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct.

Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family.

In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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The Arc Raises $35,000 At The 18th Annual Step Up For The Arc Walk

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EAGLE RIDGE WEDDINGS & BANQUETS LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter surpassed their goal and raised over $35,000 at the 18th Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk and Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 13 at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws.

Participants walked the 1-mile concourse to raise awareness and funds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ocean County who participate in The Arc’s residential, vocational and recreation programs.

“This year’s Walk was our biggest celebration yet,” said Laura Williams, Executive Director at The Arc, Ocean County Chapter. “Bringing together our residents, program participants, and the community is what we strive for every day.”

Attendees enjoyed entertainment from the WRAT and WJRZ, live band King of Kings, Montage Music, crafts, games and prizes, face painting, tattoos, yoga, and appearances by Buster, Star Wars 501st Legion, and Wonder Woman and Ariel from Princess Party Productions.

Local businesses showed their support with in-kind refreshment donations from Wegmans, ShopRite, Stop and Shop, Costco, Herr’s, Bimbo Bakeries, Entenmann’s, Starbucks, Bubbakoos, Jersey Mike’s, Atlanta Bread, Watchung Spring, Manhattan Bagel, and Chick-fil-A. Thanks to the event sponsors, every dollar raised by our donors will directly benefit the programs and clients served. Sponsors include: Corporate Synergies, Advance Auto Parts, Georgian Court University, Manasquan Bank, FirstEnergy & JCPL, Medicine to Go, Universal Janitorial Supply Corp., A General Sewer & Plumbing, NJNG, Gallagher, Aquatherm Industries, Kelaher, Van Dyke & Moriarty, Central Ocean Rotary, OceanFirst Foundation, Causeway Family of Dealerships, Quaker Steak & Lube, Lakewood BlueClaws, Roofing Master, Ron Rosetto Realty Group, Silverton Funeral Home, Perlmutter Family ShopRites, and Cedar Management.

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Earn A Bachelor’s Degree At OCC’s Southern Education Center

TOMS RIVER – Three associate/bachelor’s degrees are now being offered in their entirety at the Southern Education Center (SEC) in Manahawkin. Through Ocean County College’s partnership with Kean University, you can now earn your degree for under $35,000 without leaving Southern Ocean County.

Through the Kean Ocean program, students can earn an associate in arts (A.A.) in liberal arts and an associate in science (A.S.) in business administration from Ocean County College. Then students transfer into a specific Kean University program to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in psychology or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in either man-

agement or community health education.

The Southern Education Center, located at 195 Cedar Bridge Road in Manahawkin, will offer Ocean County College classes leading to an associate degree during the day with all Kean University classes leading to a Bachelor’s degree in the evening.

Plus, Kean’s application fee is waived for

OCC students!

To learn more, contact Tara Higgins, thiggins@ocean.edu or 732.255.0400, ext. 679.

Email OCC’s Southern Education Center at sec@ocean.edu.

For more information on Ocean County College or the Kean Ocean partnership, visit ocean.edu.

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Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River. Immediate Occupancy – RENTALS, 2 BR homes- 1 or 1.5 Baths. SALES - single & doublewide homes. Call 732-370-2300.

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WANTED TO BUY - Cash paid for old 45 RPM Doo Wop/Soul/R&B/ Blues records. Contact Bob at bobo78rpm@verizon.net or 732-2446313 (daylight hours).

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Vinyl Records Wanted - LP Albums - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

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Attorney General: Military Members Should Be Protected From Debt Problems

By Jennifer Peacock Oversight of lending practices to military personnel should continue, the New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said.

He, with a bipartisan roster of 32 other states’ attorneys general, sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Acting Director Mick Mulvaney, urging him to continue to enforce the Military Lending Act. That act, enacted in 2006 and amended in 2013 to give the CFPB the power to enforce it, protects servicemembers f rom a ma ssi ng u n ma nageable debt and being forced to leave the military because of revoked security clearances due to debt.

Reports surfaced in August that Mulvaney planned to suspend those examinations, effectively ending oversight of banks, thrifts, credit unions, payday lenders, and other loan originators who work with servicemembers.

“We owe New Jerseyans in the armed forces, and members of the armed forces who are stationed here, protection from exploitative lending practices that can interfere with their commitment to our country’s national defense,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Our service members and their loved ones deserve a federal consumer protection agency that will stand with them, not side with predatory lenders and financial institutions trying to make a quick buck off military families.”

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 “The Winds of War” actress 11 Bon __ 14 “Love in the First Degree” all-female group 15 Emotion betrayer 16 Knocked out 17 Emergency op 18 Emblem 19 New Mexican?

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27 “Honestly?!”

28 Popular toy, for short 29 Documentarian Morris 30 Emulates a bad waiter?

34 __ ball 38 Oldies syllable 40 “Leaves and Navels” artist 43 Modify 45 “The Lion King” composer Hans 47 Sticky 51 Sound 52 “Animal House” group 54 Gable neighbor 55 Singer of complex songs 56 Michael’s brother in “Prison Break” 57 Make full 60 City on the Firth of Clyde

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JACKSON – New Jersey’s greatest danger of wildfires occurs during the spring months of March, April and May and the autumn months of October and November. Because trees are bare during these months, sunlight is allowed to reach the ground and dry the leaf litter on the forest floor. Winds during the spring and fall can be strong and dry, thus creating a deep, fluffy layer of hazardous forest fuels. An ignition source can spark these fuels, creating a devastating wildfire.

A large percentage of wildfires in New Jersey can be prevented by being careful with the use of fire. Several times during late winter and early spring, the skies over New Jersey fill with smoke. While this often causes concern for our residents, it is common for them to be informed that the NJ State Forest Fire Service is merely conducting a “prescribed burn”. They do this by setting fires under exacting conditions to reduce the underbrush, “fuel” for a fire, in areas that are prone to fire.

Prescribed burns aids in the prevention of wildfires, reduces the intensity of the fires, and also provides a foundation for safer, more effective fire suppression and protection operations The use of fire in this way requires a level of skill and competence through NJ Forest Fire Service ongoing extensive training. Since 1928, the NJ Fire Service has used this tool to protect the lives and property of our residents living near the forestlands of New Jersey.

The following tips can help you enjoy fire safely in the outdoors: • Bonfires and campfires: All bonfires and campfires require a permit. Check with your local Fire Warden or Fire Official regarding specific rules and regulations.

• Recreational fires: Recreational fires are only allowed to be burned at 1 and 2 family homes without a fire permit. These are fires that are shielded with a grill or cover described as charcoal or propane grills, elevated outdoor fire places and chimaeras. None of these devises or fire types may be used on the decks or balconies of multi-family residences, including town houses, condominiums and apartment buildings. These type fires are also subject to weather conditions such as wind and humidity where conditions ban all outside fire burning by NJ Forest Fire Service. For more information contact the Fire Bureau for an informational flyer.

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a new area before lighting it. Store flammable liquid fuel containers in a safe place. Never light lanterns and stoves inside a tent, trailer, or camper. If you use a lantern or stove inside a tent or trailer, be sure to have adequate ventilation.

Always read and follow instructions provided by the manufacturer.

• Smoking: When smoking outdoors, safe practices require proper disposal of smoking

materials and matches. Grind out your cigarette, cigar, or pipe tobacco in mineral soil and ensure that match heads are cold before disposing. Be careful when smoking while riding a horse or trail bike.

• Charcoal briquettes: After using burning charcoal briquettes, “dunk ‘em!” Don’t sprinkle.

Soak the coals with lots of water; stir them and soak again. Be sure they are out cold! Carefully

feel the coals with your bare hands to be sure.

For more information about fire safety in New Jersey’s outdoors and recreational fires, contact Fire Official Frank McDonnell of the Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety District No.3 at fmcdonnell@jacksonfiredist3.org, by phone at 732-928-1666 ext. 14, or NJ Forest Fire Warden at 609-726-9010 for agricultural or camp fire permits.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 3 - NOV 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Take advantage of a free ride when it is offered but don’t waste valuable resources by taking impulsive chances with your cash. In the week ahead, you will be able to work on reaching your goals one step at a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be feeling like a party animal let loose from your cage. Feel free to explore new age ideas or to experiment with the latest social apps and technological gadgets but don’t go out of your way to shock people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While others quibble over the proper direction to take, you can steer the situation. Your thoughts are in tune with the long-range consequences of your actions in the week ahead, so your judgment will be right on the mark.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What works for you may not go over so well with your mate.

Someone in close connection could be caught up in a complicated power struggle. Find a happy medium that you can both enjoy in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your problems into perspective. Step back and take the long-range view. No matter what your problem is ask yourself if it will seem as important a year from now. Create a viable financial plan early in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t try to control the family agenda. You may incur resistance if you try to run your home like a business. You will have much better results this week if you discuss your ideas in advance and focus on teamwork.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Life can be a roller coaster. It might seem that the more you try to keep your word the more people change their minds. To avoid unnecessary stress, wait until the second half of the week to hold a planning session.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead let loved ones know how much you care.

You may be quite content and happy with your current relationship, but a partner may feel bored. Keep the excitement alive by finding unusual entertainment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You and a partner will be on the same page when discussing loyalty and trust. This is an excellent time to obtain advice or professional consultations. Put investment ideas on the back burner in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Little Jack Horner stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum.

You, on the other hand, might get your thumb caught in a bamboo Chinese finger puzzle trap.

Steer clear of complicated financial schemes in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hope for the best and plan for the worst. You could be optimistic about your future income but should have a back-up plan just in case things don’t go your way.

Use your extra energy constructively this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Opportunities can appear out of the blue this week. Put on your thinking cap and you may understand how a casual word of advice can lead to bigger and better things. Your tastes can change quickly so wait to buy.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Get Back To Your ‘Roots’ And Discover Salsify This Autumn

By Wolfgang Puck

Autumn always feels to me like the perfect time to cook and serve root vegetables. Sure, all the year round we enjoy carrots, potatoes and other less-popular but still well-known roots (and tubers, to be botanically accurate about potatoes) such as parsnips, turnips and rutabagas. But cooler days seem perfectly suited to the comfort and warmth that root vegetable dishes provide.

This fall, please let me suggest that you try expanding your root repertoire with a vegetable that’s usually met with a puzzled look when it’s encountered at the farmers’ market or supermarket. The vegetable that causes so much bewilderment looks like a long, skinny, somewhat shaggy parsnip - only it’s either black or pale white in color.

It’s known most commonly as salsify. That English name raises almost as many questions as the look of the vegetable itself. In fact, the darker variety is also known as scorzonera (a descriptive Italian name for “black skin”).

And many people colloquially call both kinds of salsify an oyster plant, under the belief that, when cooked, it tastes like oysters. This is a misleading impression, because it doesn’t taste like the sea at all and actually has a mildly earthy, mineral-tinged, slightly sweet and creamy flavor.

You can find salsify year round, though it’s about to enter its peak of season, which lasts from late autumn through early spring. You can also find seeds, and grow them in your home garden. When you bring home your purchase, or harvest it, store the roots in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Before preparing salsify, you should peel it, immersing the roots in water with a little lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly right after peeling the black variety, as it can discolor your skin.

After peeling them, very young, small salsify roots can be thinly sliced or shredded and tossed into mixed salads or slaws. But larger ones, which you’ll most often find, are best cut into larger pieces and cooked, usually by steaming or brief boiling until tender. Once cooked, the salsify can simply be tossed with butter or garlic butter and fresh herbs. It’s also delicious pureed like mashed potatoes. Salsify also lends itself very well to oven-baked gratins like the classic version I am sharing, served as a side dish with roast beef, pork, lamb, chicken or turkey.

I hope you’ll not only enjoy this recipe but also share it with other people you know, spreading the word about salsify so more farmers and home gardeners alike will grow it. Who knows? Maybe it will even jump-start your explorations of other root vegetables.

CLASSIC SALSIFY GRATIN Serves 4 4 whole salsify roots 1 lemon, halved 2 cups (500 mL) milk 2 cups (500 mL) water Kosher salt 2/3 cup (185 mL) heavy cream 1 garlic clove, peeled Freshly ground white pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely shredded Gruyere or Emmenthaler cheese Trim off the tops and tips of the salsify roots.

With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel off the black skin of the salsifies, exposing the ivory colored flesh beneath. Cut the salsifies into 1 1/2-inch (3.75-cm) pieces. Immediately rub all of the pieces with the cut surfaces of the lemon halves to help prevent them from turning brown.

Wash your hands thoroughly.

Put the milk and water in a medium-sized saucepan with a pinch of salt. Add the salsify pieces. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook the salsify until it is tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a small, sharp knife, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the cream in a small saucepan with the garlic clove and a little salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer briskly, stirring frequently, until the cream’s volume reduce by a third to a half. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Bring a teakettle or medium saucepan half-filled with water to a boil.

When the salsify is tender, drain it; rinse thoroughly under cold running water; and drain again. Arrange the pieces in a single layer in a shallow ovenproof baking dish. Remove the garlic clove from the cream, taste the cream, and add a little more salt and white pepper to taste, if necessary. Drizzle the cream evenly over the salsify. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese.

Place the baking dish inside another baking dish or pan large enough to hold it comfortably.

Partly pull out the oven rack and put the nested pans on it; then, carefully pour boiling water into the outer pan to come halfway up the side of the pan containing the salsify. Carefully slide in the oven rack.

Bake until the cheese topping has turned golden brown and the cream is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Carefully slide out the rack and remove the nested pans from the oven; then, carefully lift out the baking dish of salsify and place on top of a folded kitchen towel to absorb water clinging to its bottom and side. Serve immediately.

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