2019-02-02 - The Jackson Times

Vol. 19 - No. 36

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Could This Be The Site Of A Sports Complex?

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Trophy Park, one of two sports complex projects planned in the township is pending approval of its application and testimony will continue before the Jackson Planning Board on Feb. 4.

The proposed sports complex, to be located on the corner of Route 537 and Hawkin Road is a $120 million project. It involves the development of 194 acres and is being headed

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–Photo by Bob Vosseller This wooded area at the corner of Hawkin Road and Route 537 may be home to Trophy Park, a $120 million sports complex. The township Planning Board will hear further testimony on the plan during its Feb. 4 meeting.

Fire District Budget, Candidate Election Is Feb. 16

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The township’s three fire districts are part of the upcoming Board of Fire Commissioners election taking place at respective polling locations in the districts from 2 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16.

Each district is run by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners which are elected to govern the district by securing funding through fire taxes, financial oversight and establishing policy.

Fire District No. 2 features members of the Whitesville Volunteer Firehouse on Hope Chapel Road and the Cassville Volunteer Firehouse where voting will take place at 785 Miller Ave. (Fire - See Page 2)

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Annual Homeless Count Conducted

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Suppl ies were avai lable for p e opl e at t he BE AT Ce nt er who were coming in for various services.

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Volunteers and staff worked the event at the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission in Asbury Park.

By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – “Where did you sleep last night?”

A simple question for most of us. Not so simple for the small portion of the population that is out of the public eye most of the time: the homeless.

This was the question asked to people coming in to the annual point-in-time count throughout the country. It’s meant to provide a snapshot of the larger problem of shelter insecurity – when people are not sure where they will be living.

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Homeless:

Continued From Page 1 Christian Center in Freehold, St. Mark’s Soup Kitchen in Keansburg, and Pilgrim Baptist Church in Red Bank.

There were three locations in Ocean County that were used: the Lakewood Community Center, Ocean Community Church in Manahawkin, and the BEAT Center in Toms River. There were hygiene kits, snacks, and other donations available for them.

There were multiple reasons for this event, said Kathryn Colhoun, director of community resource development for Ocean Partnership for Children, while at the Toms River location. First, it helps local service agencies get an idea of how many homeless there are in an area. Second, it tells the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development how to distribute aid. Third, the direct giveaways to the area’s homeless bring them in where they can partake of other services.

The county Health Department was offering flu shots. Mental health, basic health screenings, legal services, veterans affairs, family planning, and of course housing situations were all part of the equation.

Whether they were a veteran and are able to apply for benefits, or a victim of domestic violence, or in need of help with addiction, there were options available for them.

“A lot of people are getting linked to other services,” Colhoun said. “The goal is to count the homeless and get them services, but it’s really open to anyone in need.”

Everyone is asked where they are in the process of getting food stamps or housing from various agencies, said Rose Bulbach, coordinator of Human Services Advisory Council for the county department of human services. Some will say that they were already turned down. To this, staff will tell them to try again because criteria changes and people’s personal situations change.

Not everyone can come to one of these centers. Volunteers were also going out to where homeless are known to be and engaging them there.

Last year, NJCounts 2018 reported 9,303 men, women and children who were homeless on the night of Jan. 23, 2018. This was an increase of 771 from 2017, according to a press release.

In Ocean County, there were 311 people experiencing homelessness in 2018. Of those, 52 were identified as chronically homeless.

This number might be impacted this year by a number of other factors, according to NJCounts. The current federal shutdown will put government employees at risk of missing rent or mortgage and might cause them to lose their home. Additionally, federal programs are lacking funding that would normally help people who are at risk, causing them to slip closer to being homeless.

Other reasons that the count might be higher include less funding for affordable rental housing, and the increasing cost of health insurance and treatments.

Monarch Housing Associates is coordinating the count, and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency funds NJCounts 2019.

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Continued From Page 1 Board members include Board President Vincent Rubio, Vice President John Ryan, treasurer Robert Redington, Secretary John Poppe II and liaison Martin Flemming.

One three-year seat is open and two people are seeking it. They are John Alchevsky and Jeffrey Riker.

The $2,463,915 total budget includes $1,948,350 to be raised by taxes. During a special vote held in September voters approved the expenditure of an aerial ladder for $900,000 and new radios at a cost not to exceed $350,000.

Fire District No. 3 which covers the most densely populated area in the northeast section of the township is protected by a combination fire department comprised of both volunteer and career members.

The district has two seats of three-year terms open this year. Incumbents Edward Keller and Wayne Keegan are running for those spots.

Other district commissioners include Rudy Brito, TJ Larsen, and Jack Siedler. The election will be held at the district’s fire house at 200 Kierych Memorial Dr. The third district’s budget totals $3,288,460 with $3,096,703 to be raised by taxation.

Keller said “the biggest purchase we had to budget for was new radios due to Ocean County changing the radio broadband system. We had to approve a lease agreement to get all new radios for our apparatus and portable radios for our firefighters that work with the new broadband system so we will be able to communicate effectively at emergency incidents.

“This past year we have approved equipment to keep our firefighters safe and moved money in our budget to improve training opportunities for our firefighters. One of the pieces of equipment we have purchased for our firefighters are bailout kits (and training to use them) in case a firefighter has to evacuate through a window if a fire overwhelms them so they can get out safe.

Another item we purchased is particulate fire hoods that will offer an extra layer of protection for firefighters from cancer causing agents,” Keller added.

Fire District No. 4 is a combination Fire Department employing six career firefighters during the daytime hours (6 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Monday to Friday. The district’s Board of Fire Commissioners also contracts with Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 for fire suppression coverage around the clock.

The fire companies within District 4 are located on North County Line Road and West Commodore Boulevard. Some of their daily assignments include fire suppression, rescue and first responder EMS, fire inspections and prevention.

Commissioners include John Bollentin, Philip Goldman, Wallace Jamison, Raymond Torres Jr. and Kenneth Esposito.

The district has one three-year seat open for election with two candidates seeking it. Esposito, who served a one-year term this past year is running against challenger Shane O’Brien.

The district has a $2,282,887 budget with $1,628,045 to be raised by taxes. Capital improvements, approved during a special election held last summer, include a $400,000 radio upgrade and $150,000 in building improvements.

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Sports:

Continued From Page 1 by developer Alan Nau. The project includes a 6,000-seat outdoor soccer stadium.

“We are strictly sports,” Nau said, pointing out the difference between another sports complex project in the township which gained its approvals last year and is being driven by Cardinale Enterprises which also includes other forms of recreation entertainment such as wall climbing and laser tag.

Nau said the closest sports project of this type on the northeast is Cooperstown, New York which hosts youth baseball teams.

Nau said his project has a wider scope and has already started to draw teams outside the country “and we don’t have a shovel in the ground.”

“We have different sports. You know the quote from that movie (“Field of Dreams”) where they say if they build it, they will come” well in this case they are coming so we have to build it,” Nau said.

The project would also include 16 baseball/softball fields with synthetic turf and a 400,000 square foot indoor arena with 18

National Basketball Association sized basketball courts on two floors. The complex would also involve volleyball, wrestling and cheerleading.

“Kids can come in the summer for a week and their parents and siblings can enjoy other things in the area during that time like Great Adventure. Even though (Six Flags and the Cardinale Enterprises) projects are different I see no conflict at all,” Nau said.

“People can make this a family vacation and do things here in Jackson or go to Atlantic City, Point Pleasant or points not that far away,” Nau said. He added that the project has the support of baseball legend Bobby Valentine as part of its baseball program.

Nau said that Jackson would be receiving approximately $2 million in taxes and a good portion of that money would go to the township school district which is currently facing a financial shortfall due to a reduction in state aid funds announced last year

by Gov. Phil Murphy.

“This will bring a lot of jobs and will make history here. There is no place in the northeast that will offer the kinds of tournaments we will host. This is a $15 billion industry and we will be giving kids a lot of

great opportunities,” Nau said.

However, the project has faced a few obstacles.

It is being criticized by the New Jersey Sierra Club. A press release by the environmental organization quoted its leader, director Jeff Tittel saying “Trophy Park would be built outside of the Pinelands Reserve on much of the wooded land along the shore of Prospertown Lake that was once owned by the late Stanley Switlik.

The park would also be right next to the Prospertown Wildlife Management Area.

This is critical forest area that drains into the Barnegat Bay.” Tittel added that “Sky Blue FC is a partner in this project. Governor Phil Murphy is also a co-owner of the Sky Blue FC soccer club. This is the second massive sports complex proposal in Jackson. A 150-acre project, proposed by Cardinale Enterprises in June, sits on Monmouth Road adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure.”

Nau said that while the stadium was hoped to be home to Sky Blue FC, the professional women’s soccer team Sky Blue has backed away from being a partner. Nau said he regrets recommending use of the stadium

to Sky Blue as it is an adult team and the project is more youth oriented.

The developer also disagreed with the Sierra Club’s position. “They have no basis for their argument. They worry about water runoff but all 27 fields would have synthetic turf which is being used because after rain it won’t have to wait as long to dry out and the drainage system would run under and there would be more water put back into the ground. There would be no pesticides or fertilizers used and no geese on the ground. We are also using a lot of solar reusable energy.”

Nau said that while trees would be removed that development is permitted due to the project being in a commercial recreation zone which is what the project involves.

The project also faced some opposition when the application was heard at a December Planning Board meeting.

Attorney John J. Jackson III and professional planner Jerome Lange represented Nau’s plan and were questioned about whether the sports suites for team members were actually dormitories which is not permitted.

Nau said that there is a difference between a dormitory and a team suite. The code is actually more stringent for a suite because it includes more safety standards. “We offered to put in a seven-day restriction. We meet all the regulations on what is required.”

He said he will be present at the Feb. 4 meeting and is confident that his professionals were able to show the difference between what he was proposing and what a dormitory is.

“This is a $120 million investment and if I didn’t think it would work, I wouldn’t do it,” Nau said.

AARP Free Income Tax Help

PLUMSTED – AARP Free Income Tax Help will be available at the Plumsted Branch on Feb. 13, 1 p.m.

The AARP Tax Aide Program will electronically complete and file a federal and New Jersey tax return, free of charge, by IRS certified volunteers.

While this program is available to all taxpayers, special emphasis is provided to those age 60 or over with low to moderate income. Veterans should also bring a copy of their DD214 with them to apply for the new NJ Veterans Exemption. Veterans can also apply ahead of time through the State of NJ to reduce refund processing time.

Appointments are necessary. To register, please call the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library at 609758-7888.

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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. - On Tuesday, President Trump signed into law Rep. Chris Smith’s (R-4th) bill authorizing $430 million over four years for a comprehensive whole-of-government effort to fight sex and labor trafficking at home and abroad.

“My Frederick Douglass law authorizes over $430 million over four years to prevent human trafficking, protect victims, and beef up prosecution of those involved in this nefarious trade both at home and abroad,” Smith said. His Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act is his fifth comprehensive anti-human trafficking bill to become law.

“In the fight to end modern day slavery, my law honors the extraordinary legacy of one of the greatest Americans who ever lived,” Smith said of Frederick Douglass, of whom the bill is named. Douglass, born a slave in 1818, escaped slavery at the age of 20 and became a leader in the fight to abolish slavery and,

later, to ending Jim Crow laws.

“A gifted orator, author, editor, statesman (and Republican), he died in 1895.”

Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., greatgreat-great grandson of Frederick Douglass and President of Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, stated that “If my great ancestor were here today, I believe he would be driven to lead the struggle against contemporary forms of slavery. My family sends a special thanks to Representative Christopher Smith from New Jersey, the entire U.S. Congress and the President for permitting the Douglass legacy to do just that.”

Smith has previously authored four major U.S. laws to fight trafficking: the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act (P.L. 106-386) that started it all, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (P.L. 108-193), the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-164) and the International Megan’s Law (P.L. 114-119).

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Governor Phil Murphy CAMDEN – Governor Phil Murphy and the Murphy Administration unveiled several new initiatives to strengthen New Jersey’s fight against the opioid epidemic. In 2018, more than 3,000 individuals in New Jersey died due to overdoses.

“The opioid epidemic continues to devastate families and communities across our state,” said Governor Murphy. “As we combat this crisis, it is critical that we use data-driven, evidence-based strategies to support individuals suffering from addiction and help them get on the path to recovery.”

At Cooper University Medical Center in Camden recently, the Governor outlined his Administration’s key strategies for combatting the epidemic: 1. Increasing access to ev-

idence-based prevention and treatment programs in our communities; 2. Supporting individuals on their path to and maintenance of recovery; 3. Building sound data systems and strengthen system-wide infrastructure for the addictions community; and 4. Delivering robust law enforcement to stem the supply of illicit drugs, while also supporting diversion programs.

To advance these strategies, Governor Murphy announced that Medicaid will be removing the requirement for prior authorization for Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Prior authorizations have shown to be a timely administrative barrier to life saving treatment for patients.

Smith’s Frederick Douglass Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation Becomes Law funded in Smith’s new law, established country-to-country notification to protect children from convicted pedophiles who may seek to travel for the purposes of sex trafficking of children and other forms of child sexual exploitation; since the law’s enactment in February, 2016, it has resulted in 3,442 denials of entry of convicted pedophiles seeking to enter a country.

As the Special Representative on Human Trafficking Issues to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), an international organization of leading lawmakers from 57 countries representing over one billion people worldwide, Smith has authored 13 resolutions on trafficking that have been adopted by the assembly. His 2016 and 2017 resolutions were the basis for an OSCE ministerial decision on combatting child trafficking in 2017, which provided practical steps for member countries to protect children from traveling sex offenders and from misuse of the internet for child trafficking and sexual exploitation.

This whole-of-government effort to fight trafficking in Smith’s new law includes:

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Age-appropriate prevention education for children; • Shelter, therapy, and reintegration for trafficking victims; • Facilitation of trafficking-free supply chains in U.S. commerce; • Training of U.S. government officials and airline industry employees to better identify and prevent possible cases of trafficking, and; • Oversight to ensure that U.S. government purchases are not employing traffickers.

The Frederick Douglass legislation authorizes funding for the following: • $18 million over three years to DHS and DOJ and State to fund the International Megan’s Law • $78 million over four years to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: • Ensure that children in the U.S. are educated in an age appropriate manner on how to avoid becoming victims of sex and labor trafficking; • Provide U.S. Citizen and Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) and foreign victims with 24/7 access to rescue

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and assistance through the National Human Trafficking Hotline. $20 million over four years to the Department of Labor (DOL) to: Facilitate trafficking-free supply chains in private businesses and U.S. government purchases; Inform DHS of imports that may contain trafficked products, to prevent their entry into the United States. $315 million over four years to the Department of State (DOS) for their work to: Support the training of U.S. and foreign law enforcement officials to better combat human trafficking; Write the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report and encourage credible and effective use of the Report to hold countries accountable in the fight against human trafficking; Engage diplomatically with countries to help them improve their trafficking laws and implementation; Help countries develop better referral and assistance programs for rescued sex and labor trafficking vic-

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New Initiatives Would Combat the Opioid Epidemic

Additionally, Medicaid is launching a suite of initiatives to advance accessibility to MAT. Medicaid is launching the Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) program, which will create new Medicaid reimbursement incentives for primary care providers to provide MAT for opioid addiction. Further, Medicaid will be building Centers of Excellence for opioid treatment at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

The Governor also announced the addition of opioid addiction to the Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) as an eligible condition.

The MMP will have expanded availability by allowing for the use of medical cannabis as an adjunct to MAT for all patients that suffer from opioid addiction, not only those with chronic pain.

After the Governor’s announcements, the Commissioners of Human Services, Health, Cor-

rections, Children and Families, Labor and the Attorney General outlined their department’s work to advancing the statewide response to the crisis.

“Governor Murphy has made clear that we need all-hands-ondeck to fight the opioid epidemic,” said Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. “The Department of Human Services is taking action by removing barriers to opioid addiction treatment, including lifting Medicaid prior authorization requirements for medication to treat opioid addiction, to help speed access to care and make treatment more readily available. In addition to removing these barriers, Human Services is investing in training more primary care clinicians to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, creating new Medicaid reimbursement incentives for primary care providers to provide treatment for opioid addiction, and standing up new

Medicaid Centers of Excellence to support community-based clinicians in providing opioid addiction treatment.”

“We cannot defeat the opioid epidemic and we cannot win the fight against addiction, if we do not work together – and that’s exactly what we have been doing,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “While prescription opioid use is down, in the first few weeks of 2019 we have already had over 100 suspected overdose deaths. To save lives – we are coordinating an all-hands-on-deck response – across government and within the Department of Law and Public Safety. We are bringing all of our resources to bear to unleash a full attack on drug addiction. We are in this fight together.”

“We are pleased to announce that, as of today, opioid use disorder is a condition for which physicians can recommend medical marijuana to patients,” said

tims; Improve coordination of government and civil society efforts abroad to fight child trafficking; Convene the President’s Interagency Task Force and coordinate the efforts of various U.S. government agencies to fight human trafficking at home and abroad; Create a special complaint mechanism in embassies whereby the U.S. is warned of traffickers exploiting the U.S. entry system; Prevent abuse of domestic servants in embassies and diplomatic homes in the U.S.; Encourage USAID to integrate human trafficking prevention into disaster relief; Assist foreign countries in meeting the minimum standards to eliminate human trafficking; and Assist foreign victims of human trafficking. $1 million over four years to train airport personnel, flight attendants, and pilots to recognize and report to law enforcement potential trafficking victims in transit

Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal. “We are also taking steps to ensure that these patients will be on MAT for their addiction, in addition to marijuana. Finally, DOH is doubling down on syringe access programs and initiatives to reduce opioid prescribing, proven methods for reducing the impact of opioid addiction.”

“New Jersey’s substance use epidemic requires a thoughtful, coordinated approach which leverages the strengths and subject matter expertise of a variety of State agencies to combat this public health crisis,” said New Jersey Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Beyer. “Programs like Keeping Families Together (KFT) speak to the complexities of the issues around substance abuse – issues of family distress, intergenerational poverty, housing instability, food insecurity and more. When we view substance abuse as a (Murphy - See Page 8)

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Continued From Page 7 family issue, we can interrupt the cycle of adversity, maltreatment and addiction, and stabilize and preserve the family unit through the difficult work of recovery.”

“We know people are more likely to remain in recovery long-term if they can count on steady employment,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. “Employment, an important social determinant of health, provides dignity, so this funding has the power to change lives by helping people overcome the employment barrier of opioid use disorder.”

“In corrections, we have a responsibility to rehabilitate the entire person, and that includes medical, mental health and substance

use disorder needs,” said acting Corrections Commissioner Marcus O. Hicks, Esq. “By addressing these needs, we increase the likelihood that an incarcerated individual will be in a position to make a positive contribution to society when released. These strategies aren’t solely NJDOC initiatives. In order to maximize our chances for successful outcomes, it is imperative that the county jails are included in these initiatives.”

Governor Murphy advanced $100 million from his Fiscal Year 2019 budget to tackle New Jersey’s opioid crisis. Through this, the Administration has implemented an aggressive, multifaceted approach to combat the epidemic by making outpatient treatment more accessible, enhancing real-time data collection to focus on risk factors, and expanding access to social services.

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Trial Scheduled For GOP Leader’s Tax Evasion Charges

By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – The trial for the Ocean County GOP Chairman accused of tax evasion and other charges is set for the end of March.

George Gilmore, 69, of Toms River, partner at the law firm Gilmore & Monahan P.A, pleaded not guilty Jan. 18 before U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson in

Trenton.

The judge set his bail for $250,000 in an unsecured appearance bond. He must surrender his passport and stay within the continental United States, according to reports.

He must also undergo mental health testing and treatment as per the U.S. Pretrial Services Agency.

Gilmore’s attorney, Kevin Marino, of Marino, Tortorella & Boyle, P.C. in Chatham, New Jersey, said previously that his client suffers from a “hoarding disorder,” something the federal government was aware of before the indictments were handed down. It’s alleged Gilmore made lavish purchases while failing to pay taxes, among other charges.

His trial is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. March 29 at the federal courthouse in Trenton.

Gilmore was indicted at the beginning of this year on six counts: one count of income tax evasion for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015; two counts of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014; failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes for two quarters in 2016, and making false statements on a 2015 loan application submitted to Ocean First Bank N.A. He is accused of evading more than $1 million in taxes.

Ocean County Library Transitions to Standalone OverDrive Website TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library is excited to announce a new home for our wide selection of popular digital eBooks and eAudiobooks. The library has offered digital books through OverDrive as a part of the eLibraryNJ consortium since 2010.

Ocean County Library cardholders can now access the OverDrive collection by visiting ocl.overdrive.com or by searching for Ocean County Library in the free Libby or OverDrive apps.

Patrons can also download the free Libby app from their device’s app store. eLibraryNJ users will have to select Ocean County Library from the OverDrive or Libby app and reenter their OCL barcode in order to utilize our collection.

“The goal of transitioning to a standalone website was to provide better service for our Ocean County Library cardholders, including shorter wait times and greater control over items purchased. In addition, cardholders now have the option of recommending titles for purchase right through the OverDrive website. Our OverDrive collection is at almost 19,000 titles and growing each day as selectors add more materials to the site,” shares Christi Aldellizzi, Supervising Librarian, Collections.

If you have questions about the new way to access the collection, please contact John Foglia, Digital Selector, at jfoglia@ theoceancountylibrary.org.

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

Book Discussion: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen PLUMSTED – Join the Plumsted Branch for a book discussion on Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m.

Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work “her own darling child” and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, “as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print.”

The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen’s radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England.

Knit-Chat-Chain Volunteer

JACKSON – Are you tired of knitting and crocheting alone? Would you like to learn to knit or crochet? Join our fun group of hook and needle experts at the Jackson Branch on Feb. 25, 10 a.m. If you are new to the craft we will teach you new skills. Come make new friends, have a

few laughs, brush up on an old skill or learn a new one. Bring your UFOs (UnFinished Objects). Everybody is welcome.

Patterns are available. We have recently donated to Your Grandmother’s Cupboard, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, and MMSC.

2019 Summer Camp Program

JACKSON – The Jackson Township Department of Recreation is now accepting applications for our 2019 Summer Camp Program. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and completing their freshman year of High School. Applications can be

obtained at the Recreation Department, 10 Don Connor Blvd. Jackson or by emailing ksevcenko@jacksontwpnj.net. Application deadline is March 1, 2019. For additional information please contact the department at 732-928-1200 ext. 1255

Six Flags Opening Weekend

JACKSON – After a long winter, what better way to celebrate spring than with coaster thrills and family fun? Come on out April 6 & 7 for Opening Weekend to take a spin on El Toro, Kingda Ka, Nitro, BATMAN:

The Ride and more. Don’t forget to grab the whole family for an off-road Safari adventure. Go round on the big wheel and catch a glimpse of 2019’s new ride construction and be sure not to forget that funnel cake!

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

PLUMSTED – Celebrate Black History Month any day throughout February at the Plumsted Branch. Children of all ages are welcome to scour the library and find hidden clues in celebration of Black History Month.

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–Photo courtesy Plumsted Police PLUMSTED- The girls from New Egypt Girl Scouts Troop 440 stopped by Plumsted Police Headquarters for a visit. Ptl. Tillett and Ptl. Paris gave them a tour of police headquarters and shared with them some of the things police officers do on a daily basis. All of the girls earned their teamwork and team play badge and the Daisy’s also earned their Respect Authority Petal.

Six Flags Job Fair JACKSON – Looking for a job? Look no further! Six Flags Great Adventure is hosting job fairs to gear up for the 2019 season!

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One of the most common hearing problems we hear about is the difficulty of hearing in noisy restaurants. It seems that along with movies, television shows, and the world in general, restaurants have become noisier than ever. Loud background music, the clatter of silverware and dishes, the sounds of other diners raising their voices to be heard, all can make the restaurant setting a challenging and frustrating place to carry on a conversation. People with normal hearing also complain about noisy restaurants.

According to Sagat Surveys, noise is the second most common complaint of restaurant-goers (second only to poor service). Research has documented that the noise levels of most restaurants are loud enough to interfere with normal conversations, whether or not the individual has a hearing loss. In general, family restaurants are much quieter than the bar/ restaurant setting. The “elegant, upscale”

restaurant will always be the quietest setting by far. Apparently, patrons of more expensive restaurants receive not only better food and service for their dining dollar, they also get a better listening environment.

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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Meetings

OCEAN COUNTY – As the holiday season approaches, are you one of those people who feel left out of the festivities? You are not alone.

Many of us who deal with mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, feel the same way. You do not have to suffer alone.

There are two mental health support groups that meet in Ocean County that can provide support for you during this time, and throughout the year.

The Jackson group meets at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center (CWC) located at 268 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 on Wednesday afternoons, year-round, at 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

The Toms River group meets at the Community Medical Center, 99 Route 37 and Hospital Drive, Auditorium C, Toms River, NJ 08755 on

Wednesday and Friday evenings, year-round, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

DBSA is a national and NJ state-wide, non-profit, tax-free, 501(c)3 charitable corporation, whose mission is to help, support, educate, and improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

If you suffer from mood disorders, we welcome you to attend our group. Those who have a family member or friend with these issues are also welcome. It is an entirely voluntary group with no registration required, or payment of dues or fees, but we do accept a small voluntary donation. For more information, call Maureen at 732-536-5826.

DBSA Jackson is led by its members, who have similar mental health issues; and have had special training on how to lead groups.

If you have questions, call Maureen at 732536-5826.

“Meet The Cardiologist” At Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Meet the Cardiologist” 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 in honor of Women’s Heart Month.

Dr. Alan Ghaly from Deborah Specialty Physicians will talk about how to keep your heart healthy. Blood pressure screenings

will be provided.

This program is made possible through the Partnership for a Healthier Ocean County.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

Registration is required for this free event.

To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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

Take A Fish Oil With Your Statin - It Works Better

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Over 15.5 million Americans have CAD, Coronary Artery Disease and every 42 seconds a person has a heart attack (termed myocardial infarction or MI). A third of this people die. The conventional thought process to prevent an MI is to lower cholesterol.

Whether or not that approach works is up for debate, but the reality is these drugs are extraordinarily popular with physicians and patients. The word “statin” is a household name!

Pharmaceutical companies harvest 25 billion in revenue annually from their use which is in everyone now, even kids. Statins come with some ‘drug mugging’ though, among the stolen nutrients: CoQ10, selenium, zinc, vitamin D, E and copper.

There are millions of people taking statins and I can make your statin work better! Take them with fish oils!

Fish oils are supplements that are known to boost cardiovascular health. There have been two trials that recently showed unprecedented results. The JELIS Trial and the REDUCE-IT Trial. These studies used an EPA only drug, Epadel and Vascepa, respectively. These are purified fish oils that require prescription and do not contain and DHA. Keep in mind that both EPA and DHA are in regular supplements, so if you look at your fish oil at home, you’ll see both EPA and DHA listed on the Supplement Facts Box. Just FYI, the trials above were essentially self-funded using medications that they themselves manufacture, not fish oils from a health food store. The purpose of the JELIS Study was to

find out if EPAs would enhance a statin, or if a statin alone was enough. Every person in the study was on a statin. Cholesterol numbers came down in both groups (the statin only group, and the statin plus EPA group).

But this part’s excellent. After 4 and a half years, the most dangerous and potentially catastrophic consequences were significantly lower in the group who took EPA with their statin. Their incidents were reduced, in some cases by up to 28 percent, for example in the group of people with unstable angina.

One potential mechanism of action is that EPA reduces your body’s production of arachidonic acid (AA), which is an inflammatory compound. Reducing AA improves the outcome of many conditions, including Alzheimer’s, depression and autoimmune diseases.

The ratio of EPA to AA in your body is very important - that’s the message I’d like to get out there. You want the EPA to be higher than the AA so taking a high EPA fish oil is what works. If you’d like to read my awesome much longer and more comprehensive article on this topic, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you next week.

In the meantime, if you take a statin medication right now, consider a fish oils supplement, one that is tilted in the direction of EPA versus DHA. There are brands sold at health food stores, and online like this. You can also ask about the fish oil medications available by prescription, if you prefer this route for insurance purposes, or because that’s what was given to participants in the above-mentioned clinical trials.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2018 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Deborah Hosts 9th Annual Women’s Health EXPO

By Kimberly Bosco BURLINGTON – Join Deborah Heart and Lung Center for the 9th annual Women’s Health EXPO on Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Held at the Fountain of Life Center, this year’s event will feature health screenings, a variety of health and fitness activities for women, prizes and giveaways, and tasty treats!

“Each year we work in conjunction with the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day,” said Renee Bullock-Palmer, M.D., Director of the Women’s Heart Center. “We want to raise awareness about the need to fight heart disease in women.”

In addition to Dr. Palmer, Denise Zingrone, D.O., Associate Director of the Women’s Heart Center; Jenine Vecchio, M.D., Director, Deborah Specialty Physicians Diabetes Center; and Navdeep Brar, M.D., Attending Pulmonologist will be present.

“Bringing together the expertise of specialists in pulmonology, cardiology, endo-

crinology, and diabetes, we can really offer our visitors a full picture of what it takes for a woman to stay ‘heart healthy,’” Dr. Palmer added. “We are really looking forward to the one-on-one time with our visitors.”

This year’s expo hopes to see over 1,000 women coming together for health screenings, including: blood pressure; glucose; body fat analysis; pulmonary function testing; balance; cholesterol/lipid panels; sleep apnea; asthma information; peripheral arterial disease assessment; bariatrics; and wound care and lung cancer information.

Screenings for colon cancer information from NJCEED; hearing screenings from Associates in Hearing Healthcare, and sun damage assessments and flu shots by the Burlington County Health Department will also be available.

Not only this, but the expo features fun, free activities such as massages and bodywork, yoga therapy, tai chi by Next Step Strategies, mini make-overs by RetroChic Beauty, foot massages from Healthful Solutions 4 U, jewelry making from Art with Marianne, entertainment from Elaine and the Cimarron Sky Band, custom-tailored workout plans from Soulscapes Fitness, blow-outs, extensions, and hair care from True Colors Hair Salon, crafts and more!

Tasty treats will also be provided by Mario and Frank’s II Italian Restaurant & Oven Fresh Pizza and Vintage Vineyards, Chick-Fil-A, Properly Fueled, and Wawa.

Radio station B101.1 and the Philadelphia Soul Mates will be on hand with good tunes, prizes and giveaways throughout the day.

EXPO Premium Partners include: Aspen Hills Healthcare, CrisLaRose, Garden State Diagnostics & Imaging, Hampton Behavioral Center, Holy Redeemer Homecare and Hospice, Horizon Connect NJ, Masonic Village at Burlington, Med East Ortho, Moorestown Visiting Nurses, New Jersey Department of Children & Families, Praesto Group, Waters Medical House Calls, and Yoga Mandala.

Admission and parking are free! The first 1,000 participants will receive a gift bag!

For more information call 1-800-555-1990 option #4 or visit demanddeborah.org.

Chocolate Week In the LBI Region

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Just in time to make winter a little bit sweeter, Southern Ocean County Chamber presents Chocolate Week 2019! Chocolate Week is a series of offers, activities and events that include Valentine’s Day and President’s Day Weekend; to encourage out of area visitors as well as serving local residents happening Feb. 10-17. Keeping the focus on simple pleasures that tie in with cozy mid-winter escapes, from decedent open houses, chocolate themed sales, delicious drink and creative menu options. Prices vary on events.

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Is It Cold Enough To Skate On Frozen Waterways?

By Jennifer Peacock JERSEY SHORE - Temperatures are on the rise now, but the entire state was blasted with arctic air Jan. 20-22. Thankfully, much of the rain had stopped and cleared that Sunday by the time that cold front moved in Monmouth and Ocean counties, which brought with its rapidly plummeting temperatures a flash freeze, when water freezes so quickly ice crystals don’t have time to form. Temperatures barely climbed out of the teens Monday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), although the roads were clear to drive on.

The biggest story to come out of that weather, besides the weather itself, was a rescue that took place Monday in Rumson. Four duck hunters took a small boat out to an island on the Navesink. Three made it back to shore, but the man’s boat - not designed to handle the below-zero air and wind chill temperatures and 34-degree water - broke down. He had to be rescued by Coast Guard crews that came in from Sandy Hook and Atlantic City.

Though ice wasn’t named as a factor in his stranding or rescue, the fact is that lake and pond surfaces have frozen over, probably prompting a few brave souls to sling a pair of ice skates over a shoulder and think about a hydrant lift or death spiral.

But is the ice thick enough?

The Ocean County Park System doesn’t have any lake or pond ice rinks. Monmouth County has three - Holmdel, Shark River, and Turkey Swamp - that are open to the public when, generally, there’s been 10 consecutive days of subfreezing temperatures and the ice is 5 inches thick. Those parks post “skating today” signs so visitors know it’s safe to skate.

“So far this year, ice skating has not been safe at any Monmouth County Park. During the winter season, the rangers report to us safety conditions and when the ice is ready for skating, it will be announced on the Park System website and through social media. Also, each park will post a sign to let visitors know if the ice is safe,” Monmouth County Park System spokeswoman Karen Livingstone said. “If a visitor attempts to walk on the ice, a park ranger with tell them to get off.”

Livingstone clarified further that when temperatures are below 30 degrees, the lake or pond ice must be at least 4 inches thick. When temperatures hover between 30-40 degrees, the ice must be at least 5 inches thick for skaters to use.

Authorities agree that no one should attempt to venture out on ice that’s less than 3 inches thick.

Although going out on ice always carries some risks - ice depth may not be consistent throughout, so experts warn skaters and others to stay away from unknown spots - it’s generally considered safe for skating at 4 inches for skaters, 5 inches for snowmobiles, 12 inches for a car or small pickup truck, and 15 inches for a medium truck. Those numbers apply to lake and pond ice, or ice that is solid, clear, or blue/black.

One illustration shows 100 inches thickness being safe for Godzilla. Good to know.

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Honesty Is The Best Policy In This Instance Dear Joel, I have a situation and don’t know how to handle it. I work in a hotel in Ocean County. I referred a good friend of mine to my supervisor for an opening we had at the reception desk. I was looking forward to working with her. The work conditions are pleasant and the pay is good. She has been out of work for over a year.

After the interview I asked my supervisor if she was going to be hired. His response was that she met all the qualifications but would not be hired. His issue was her tattoos which he said is not the image the hotel wishes to portray. She does have an abundance of tattoos on her arms. My question, Joel, is should I tell her?

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Ordinarily, I would tell you not to tell her but; you are the one who referred her to the potential job. There is no rule which prohibits someone from not hiring based on tattoos (as far as I know). I would think that most law firms, Doctor’s offices and other places of employment may respond in the same way. She may have to look for work of a different nature.

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Assemblyman Wolfe Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A long-time assemblyman announced he will not seek re-election in 2019.

David Wolfe (R-10th) has been a member of the New Jersey Legislature since 1992.

Prior to that, he held municipal office in Brick.

“My goal as an elected official always has been to help my constituency to have a better life for their families,” he said in a statement.

“I think it is time for me to be more involved in the lives of my family members, and I am looking forward to spending more time with them,” he said. “I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to my wife, Carol, who has supported me every step of the way during my tenure as Assemblyman.

“It has been an honor to serve the dis-

trict with strong leaders like Andy Ciesla, Ginny Haines, Jim Holzapfel, and Greg McGuckin. They were and always will be great teammates and friends. I would like to thank my staff, many of whom have been with me for nearly the entire ride,” he said.

Education was the fi rst subject that he touched upon, in his role as Chairman of the Assembly Education Committee and Vice Chairman for the Joint Legislative Committee on the Public Schools. “I’ll never forget all of the classrooms I visited, or my ‘blueberry kids’ who learned about the legislative process by helping me to pass the law designating the state fruit.”

He will continue to serve until the end of his term, in January of 2020.

As several Republican spots turn over to

Democrat, and other long-time Republicans (like 2nd District Rep Frank LoBiondo) also step down, Wolfe said his desire to leave is not about changing voting demographics, sure that he would still have the support of the community if he ran again.

His partners in the 10 th District, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblyman Greg McGuckin (both Republican), commended him and thanked him for his service.

“I have had the honor to serve alongside Dave since 1995 and during those years I have witnessed his passion and dedication to the people of our district and the State of New Jersey,” said Senator Holzapfel. “His public service cannot be measured by bills passed and votes cast but rather by his commitment to the real needs of the people of New Jersey. He is

a great colleague who I am proud to call my friend and a man who represented nearly a quarter of a million people with dignity and integrity at all times.”

McGuckin echoed the senator’s statement, sharing some personal history.

“When I first joined the Assembly, Dave mentored me and assisted me during my first few years in Trenton,” said Assemblyman McGuckin. “Many people don’t know that my relationship with Dave goes back a generation when he supported my father for Mayor of Brick Township in the late 1960s. That is something that me, nor my family, will never forget. Dave will be missed not only by myself, Jim and our legislative staff but most importantly he will be missed by the residents of the 10th Legislative District.”

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(7) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Skilled Nursing 7-3 / 3-11 Full Time (Includes every other weekend) Weekend Commitment positions, $2/00/hr differential. Assisted Living Weekend commitment positions, $2.00/hr differential.Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/ hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (7) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

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Seniors are welcome! 732-350-4427. (8) Star Painting of NJ, LLC - Interior house painting, kitchen cabinet painting. Licensed and insured. Lic #13VH09440500. 732-929-4399. (8) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - Hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800.Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Roofing Etc., Winter Emergency Repairs - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (8) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (12) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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Across 1 Bucks in the woods 6 Ratted out the bad guys 10 Dept. store stock 14 Condor’s condo?

15 Prefix with logical 16 Dry as a desert 17 Cold weather groundswell that can cause pavement damage 19 Go for the worm 20 Wind down or wind up 21 Name in Cold War news 22 Wright who wondered, “What’s another word for Ôthesaurus’?”

24 Ball catcher 25 Needing wheels 26 Ancient siege weapon 30 “Knock it off!”

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Philadelphia Flower Show & Historic District

OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder Virginia Haines, Chairman of Ocean County Parks and Recreation announced they will be conducting a bus trip to explore Philadelphia on Thursday, March 7. The theme of the Flower Show is “Flower Power”.

The bus will depart from the Ocean County Park in Lakewood at 8 a.m. for a day in the city to discover the historic and museum area attractions on your own or attend the Flower Show at the Convention Center. We will return To Lakewood at approximately 6 p.m.

You will receive a map of the area, and will be dropped off at the Flower Show and in the

Historic district.

To register, send a check for $35 per person, made payable to: County of Ocean and mail to Ocean County Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. The fee includes the bus transportation only, any admissions or tours are on your own. The approximate fee for the flower show is $31.

Please note program # Flwr19. Visit the website at oceancountyparks.org for more information.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this event. Call 1-877-OCPARKS for information or to be placed on the Newsletter mailing list.

Bus Trip To Tropicana Casino JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will be sponsoring a Bus Trip to the Tropicana Casino on Sunday February 17, 2019. Cost of the trip is $34 which includes t ranspor tation, a sandwich and beverage on bus, $25 in slot play from the casino & gratuity for the bus driver.

The bus will leave from Brookwood Plaza at 12 p.m. sharp and return to Jackson at 9 p.m.

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Women of our Military, Project Little Soldier (Christmas Gifts for children of our deployed overseas military) Alpha School for Special Needs, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Jackson Food Pantry, Ocean of Love (K ids with Cancer), Scholarships for Jackson High School Seniors, Dictionaries for 3rd Grade Students, Jackson PBA for Drug Prevention Programs and many more.

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Let’s Start Holding Insurance Robert C. Shea Esq. Companies Responsible For Their Willingness To Delay, Deny And Defend By: Michael Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Michael J. Deem, Esq, of R.C. Shea & Associates is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice Board of Governors. NJAJ and R.C. Shea & Associates strongly support A-4293, a bill which protects insurance consumers from unreasonable delays in the payment or denials of legitimate claims.

When someone buys an insurance policy, that person has a simple expectation - which is that the insurance provider will be there in their customer’s time of need.

Too often, however, insurers seek to avoid paying claims in order to protect their bottom lines. We are very concerned about the rising trend of insurance companies acting in bad faith by unreasonably delaying or denying payment that is justly due. This is practice is unfair and wrong. Insurers should have their customers, not their shareholders be their highest priority.

A-4293 recognizes this obvious injustice and remedies it by allowing those filing claims the first-party right to sue their insurance companies for bad faith if and when those companies fail to properly settle claims.

Insurance companies have civil and criminal remedies available to hold people accountable if they commit insurance fraud. They have the Office of Insurance Fraud as an arm of state government to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud when the companies are victim. But, the honest consumer does not now have a remedy against an insurance company when a valid claim is denied or delayed.

This bill levels the playing field so consumers are protected when they are the victim of insurance fraud.

Whether it is for claims relating to declared disasters or automobile coverage that they are required by the State of New Jersey to purchase, the first-party right to sue levels the proverbial playing field. It allows consumers to hold powerful insurance companies accountable for delaying or denying just payment to their customers.

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the only product that people are required to purchase but are then forced to seek permission in order to use it.

Additionally, the provider of that insurance product is then permitted to tell the consumer that he or she cannot use a product that they have already purchased. A-4293 corrects this situation.

This bill seeks recognition of that fact that insurance companies should be held to account when the fail to act in good faith. This is a simple expectation that every consumer has when they choose to do business with any company. The fact that auto insurance consumers are required by law to purchase this service and that they are putting the wellbeing of themselves and their loved one in the hands of the insurance companies only increases the stakes.

In far too many cases, insurance companies delay, deny and defend claims.

This dishonest practice forces their customers to fight for needed medical care, treatment for injuries or funds to repair damaged property. When an insurance company unjustly delays or denies the payment of legitimate claims, consumers must have the right to go to court.

Presently, consumers in this state have no practical remedy if their insurance company unreasonably delays or refuses payment on a claim.

Insurance customers are entitled to have their claims resolved in a fair and equitable manner without unreasonable delay; this is why they need the ability to seek redress when an insurance company acts in bad faith.

We strongly encourage our readers to contact their Legislature and ask him/ her to pass A-4293 which would provide much needed insurance consumer protection. R.C. Shea & Associates has form letters and e-mail available should you require assistance with your effort to contact your Legislature. Please do not hesitate to call us: 732-505-1212.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 2 - FEB 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make wise decisions that make sense as soon as possible. You wish to be magnanimous but could be too many demands on your wallet. Accept apologies and be generous with loved ones within reasonable limits.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As this week unfolds new ideas and creative interests could monopolize your time and cause you to neglect other responsibilities. You will be smart to spend more time on planning an improved career path.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A partner or loved may give you a nudge, urging you to take a chance on something new. In the upcoming week it will be easy to make apologies, mend fences and receive support from important people in your life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your kindness and generosity may not become headline news, but your reward will be felt within your heart. As this week unfolds you may be more generous and charitable than usual. Spend money thoughtfully.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a leap of faith.

Rest assured that everything you begin today will turn out for the best. This is a good week to make decisions or promises as your hopes will be fulfilled and the outcome will exceed your expectations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Mutual trust can be achieved. As this week begins there may be an opportunity to bring all parties together for a meeting of the minds. Your effort to create a cohesive consensus of opinion proceeds at a pleasant pace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your best

foot forward in the week ahead. If you create an aura of success other people you will think you are successful. You may receive kudos for your fairness and friendliness, which will help you achieve your goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A good deed is a reward in and of itself. You may be wiser than usual about how to share and spend your pennies this week. You can use good judgement as you steer a path toward finding future financial security.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Extra ounces of optimism may overflow. As the week begins you possess the vision to plan far ahead and visualize the results with amazing accuracy. This is a great day to launch plans or begin something new.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is no clear starting point or ending place on a carousel, but you can reach out to grab the brass ring if you have a firm seat. Benefit financially by reaching outside your comfort zone early this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Prepare to make breakthrough. In the week ahead, creative thinking can pay off. Reaching your most important goals is possible. Your enthusiasm allows you to ride the momentum once you have made a crucial decision.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Maintain your sense of humor if it seems you are getting bogged down by details. Promises made early tin the week may be to your advantage, so it might be a very good time to sign on the dotted line.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Start Your Day With A Healthy Indulgence

By Wolfgang Puck FRENCH-STYLE EGG WHITE OMELET WITH VEGETABLES Serves 1 4 large egg whites 1 large egg Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced asparagus 1/4 cup (60 mL) thinly sliced snow peas 1 teaspoon minced shallot 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, Italian parsley, or other fresh herbs, for garnish In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg whites, egg and a little salt and pepper to taste until well blended and slightly frothy. Set aside.

Heat a 10-inch (25-cm) nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with the cooking spray. Add the asparagus, snow peas and shallot, and saute, stirring continuously, until the vegetables are bright green and tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.

Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Return it to medium heat and spray again with nonstick cooking spray. Add the egg mixture. Grasping the pan by its handle, start shaking the pan back and forth while stirring the eggs slowly with the back of a fork, gently lifting and moving the cooked egg so that the liquid egg slips beneath it. After about 30 seconds, the egg will have formed a uniformly cooked but still fairly moist pancake shape.

To fold the omelet, immediately tilt the pan to about a 45-degree angle by raising the handle, so that the cooked eggs nearest the handle begin to fall and fold over the filling; you may use the fork or a spatula to help this happen. Then, hold the far edge of the pan over a heated serving plate and continue tipping the handle up, so that the omelet folds over on itself and rolls out of the pan onto the plate.

To fill the omelet, use a small, sharp knife to cut a shallow slit lengthwise along the center of the top of the omelet, cutting only through the upper layer of egg. Spoon the reserved sauteed vegetables into and spilling out of the slit.

Garnish the omelet with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

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