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─Photo Provided by Plumsted Township Pony rides were once again a part of this year’s New Egypt Day held on Saturday May 18. PLUMSTED - You did n’t have to look far to see smiling faces and hear children laughing and having fun during this year’s New Egypt Day held
on Saturday, May 18. New Egypt Day took place on Main Street and North Main Street and featured a variety of activities for children and adults. The free
event drew several hundred people throughout the day. The day’s activities included pony rides, inflatable attractions, a petting zoo, face paint-
ing and a tractor-pulled covered wagon. Musical entertainment was enjoyed by both young and old and food vendors sold (Pony - See Page 4)
Jackson Schools Celebrate ROTC, McAuliffe’s Grant
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It was a night for reflection on the closing school year, celebration for two student programs, and farewells for retiring staff during the most recent Board of Education meeting. Board President John Burnetsky joined his fellow
board members in honoring staff from the McAuliffe Middle School, which he said, “harnessed the power of school spirit and community support to earn a $25,000 grant.” The school was recently named the recipient of
Jackson Moving Forward On Rova Farms Purchase
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The obstacle of a third party seeking to purchase the historical Rova Farms property is no longer an issue, according to Council President Robert Nixon. Mayor Michael Reina had noted during a recent mayor’s forum that a third party had entered the picture of a planned purchase by the township of the Rova Farms property that the township sought to have as open space land. Council President Nixon said that this is no longer the case and that there is no third party involved and that the township is looking at securing the land through eminent domain. “It will not be developed and we are very close to closing and no price is set,” Nixon said during a May 14 council meeting. Earlier this spring members of the governing body expressed excitement about the pending purchase of land in the Cassville section of the township noting their own memories of the landmark property. Last month a contract of sale had begun to circulate but had not been signed before the third party issue had come about. At that time, business administrator Terence Wall said that once the contract was signed, officials would be able to release additional details of the cost of purchasing the land. The vacant property is environmentally constrained and a large portion of the parcel is in a recreational open space zone. Nixon previously stated that Rova Farms has a rich history in Jackson that dated back to the early 20th century and involved early Russian immigrants who purchased around 1,400 acres of it in the early 1930s for $50,000. Thousands of Russian immigrants raised the money for its purchase according to Councilman Alexander Sauickie. “There is a tremendous amount of history there,” Sauickie said of the 34-plus acre
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Continued From Page 1 everything from sausage sandwiches to kettle corn to water ice throughout the day. The community is gearing up for another traditional event in a few weeks. The township’s annual Memorial Day Parade will return to Main Street on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. The parade will start lining up at noon and will begin at 1 p.m. on North Main Street
at Bright Road and continues along Main Street and Jacobstown Road to Meadowbrook Lane. Various organizations, bands and emergency units will be represented during this patriotic event which honors veterans and those currently serving America in the armed forces. A Memorial Day service will take place following the parade at the New Egypt American Legion Post 455 McKaig-Test-Mullen located at 2 Meadowbrook Lane.
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Continued From Page 1 a $25,000 grant from Project Fit, which was sponsored by ShopRite and Dannon yogurt. Funds from the grant will be used to promote the school’s physical education program with outdoor and indoor equipment, a new physical education curriculum and teacher training. “Accomplishing this was no small task. It took a sustained effort of people throughout Jackson voting every day – actually 500 times a day for a month, for a combined total of 15,866 votes,” Burnetsky said. Burnetsky added that “this pushed McAuliffe up to one of the top spots out of 70 schools and clinched the grant money. This is yet another example of how our staff, parents and community members go above and beyond to provide our students with the things they need to have a well-rounded educational experience.” The board president noted the work of McAuliffe Principal Debra Phillips who was part of the team responsible for winning the grant. Phillips could not be present during the May 21 Board meeting where the presentation was made. Burnetsky recognized assistant principal John Lamela and teacher Victoria Hay who were present at the meeting as well as teacher Nick Caruso who was not able to be present. “They were instrumental in this endeavor,” Burnetsky said. Also recognized during the evening were members of the district’s ROTC program which received the ROTC Distinguished Unit Award. Board member Thomas Colucci made the presentation to Air Force Major Michael Macagnone and Senior Master Sgt. Charles Latimer for earning the Distinguished Unit Award. “It is my pleasure to be able to recognize and congratulate this group of cadets and their instructors. Together, you have once again set the bar high and then soared over it. “We are so happy tonight to be able to celebrate all of the ways our 200 cadets and their teachers have worked to improve themselves and their community,” Colucci said. Colucci noted that in addition to all the cadets accomplished during the school year, “they
The Jackson Times, May 25, 2019, Page 5 have again earned the Air Force ROTC’s Distinguished Unit Award which recognizes the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, the contributions of the instructors as mentors of the cadets, and the support of the school community.” “This award goes only to select units out of the 900 units nationwide that have performed above and beyond expectations,” Colucci said. “They have completed more than 2,600 hours of community service to this community. They have raised more than $18,000 for their own drill equipment, supplies, scholarships, trips, awards and experiences. They give back to others and most importantly, they set the best possible examples for their peers and classmates,” Colucci said. Cadet Hannah Mahabir, a graduate of Jackson Memorial High School said she was 50th in her class and will be attending New York University in the fall. During the meeting she spoke about the ROTC program. She said the goals of the program was to build character, to be involved in community service and to raise funds to cover the cost of unit activities. “We took part in various parades, raised money for Toys For Tots and the Commission for the Disabled. We raised $18,570 for our unit,” Mahabir said. “We hold a one mile run that we tested on twice a year. “We are academically well rounded along with our fitness and discipline, Mahabir said. The unit has taken place in trips to McGuire Air Force Base and the USS Intrepid Museum. Colucci added that his daughter was involved in the ROTC program and he also congratulated the staff of the McAuliffe School. “Receiving that grant is awesome.” An ROTC trip to Washington was discussed during a prior meeting where Board member Gus Acevedo said he wished to accompany the students on the trip at his own expense to observe the activity. Superintendent Stephen Genco noted that the Jackson Liberty Jazz Band “had won every award in the state. Every week I was reading about some event that they had won.” Genco also thanked the 1400 staff who make up the district and congratulated all the retirees who will be leaving the district.
─Photo by Bob Vosseller Board member Thomas Colucci (third from left) joins Air Force Major Michael Macagnone, far left and Senior Master Sgt. Charles Latimer (second from right) in recognizing the district’s ROTC Unit. Holding the certificate is Cadet Hannah Mahabir.
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Chris Smith P OI N T PL E A SA N T BE AC H - R e p. C h r i s Smith (R-4th) today announced that progress has been made on restoring the beaches in Point Pleasant Beach Borough, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signaling it is planning to retur n to address recent erosion
caused by severe weather over the past week. “Good beaches are essential to a successful local economy, tourism, and our shore town residents,” said Smith. “As promised by USACE, high dunes must be accompanied by wide beaches and appropriate slopes, and we’re count-
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Continued From Page 1 property. Nixon said that he received a complimentary letter from the church leader of St. Vladimir which is one of the township’s two Russian Orthodox churches. Nixon said the priest had thanked the township in how it was handling the purchase of the property which borders its own property.
ing on the Corps to follow through with this important beach protection.” Smith spoke directly to USACE, and followed up with a letter sent to Lieutenant Colonel K r isten N. Dahle, Commander of the USACE Philadelphia District that oversees the project. The Corps preliminarily informed Smith that it was working on a plan of action that would get the contractor Weeks Marine back to Point Pleasant Beach for re-pumping, once the contractor completes the work in Bay Head.
Sauickie said previously that at one time around 7,000 Russian Orthodox residents lived within a 20-mile radius of the property. “I am happy see it go forward.” Nixon noted that the purchase would preserve the environmentally sensitive site from development and would “benefit the entire community for the rest of our history and to preserve it.” An abandoned tavern which hosted musical groups including singer Bruce
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Watson, the Corps project manager, to express my support for the borough’s request that the Corps act as quickly as is possible on concerns about restoring the beaches.” Smith also spoke to Mayor Steve Reid to assure that he would work with the Corps to repair the recent damage. “This is great news,” said Reid. “We appreciate the Corps trying to do this. I want to thank the Congressman for once again working on Point Pleasant Beach’s behalf.” Smith noted that along
“I am writing to you once again about the critical coastal storm damage reduction project in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., in my congressional district which the Army Corps of Engineers has been diligently constructing in recent months,” Smith wrote. “Constituents have told me first-hand accounts of seeing their long-awaited, replenished beaches nearly washed away, with sea waters reaching the very foot of the dunes,” Smith said. “I have been in contact with Point Pleasant Beach officials, as well as Keith
Springsteen in the 1970s remains on the Rova Farms site. Mayor Reina has said that the property has been condemned and will be razed following the township’s purchase of the land. In other news, the governing body honored the Jackson Liberty High School Bowling team for its recent state championship. Council members also passed an ordinance amending and supplementing a measure to establish a 30 mile-per-hour
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speed limit along New Central Avenue from South Cooks Bridge Road to North Hope Chapel Road. “It was a suggestion by our engineering department that it should be 30 miles per hour. We are constantly reviewing traffic safety and our roads and it came up in our analysis and the time came up,” Nixon said. Also approved was an ordinance to vacate all of the right, title and interest of the township in a portion of Madden and Edison avenues and a 15-foot alleyway.
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PLUMSTED – The township’s annual Memorial Day Parade will return to Main Street on Memorial Day, May 27. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on North Main Street at Bright Road and continues along Main Street and Jacobstown Road to Meadowbrook Lane. Various organizations, bands and emergency units will be represented during this patri-
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May is Military Appreciation Month and Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in US Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. When buying or selling a home, we have a program designed to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country. US Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you by or sell a home through US Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales price – not a fixed amount
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Social Security Opens Up New Online Portal For New Jersey Residents By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – New Jersey residents will now have easier, quicker access to social security services with the Social Security Administration’s new portal. The Social Security portal can be found at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. According to Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, residents can use the portal for Social Security number (SSN) card replacement requests from the comfort of their own home. “I’m pleased to offer the residents of New Jersey the added convenience of replacing a Social Secu r it y card through the my Social Security portal,” Acting Commissioner Berryhill said. “We will continue to work on innovative initiatives to provide people with safe, secure and convenient options for doing business with us online or in person.” Not on ly th is, but cu r rent Social Security beneficiaries will be able to manage their account on the site as well; they can change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099. New Jersey and the District of Columbia are the first places to have this program available. The SSA plans to gradually roll out this service, expanding it to other states throughout 2019. According to the SSA, the portal will mean shorter wait times in the more t ha n 1, 20 0 Social Secu r it y of f ices across the country and more time for
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ATLANTIC CITY – “Women, 60+: experienced enough to do the right thing, yet young enough to enjoy more!”, is the theme for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2019. Harrah’s Resort Hotel & Casino will host the annual event on June 5, 2019, in the Superstar Theater at 1 p.m. The Pageant began in 1971, and is the search for that gracious lady, 60 and over, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all Senior Americans. There are four Judging Categories which include: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent, and Judges Interview. After
winning the State title, the Queen becomes the delegate from New Jersey, who will participate in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2019. The National Pageant will be held in October at Resorts. This is a great opportunity at this time of your life to have the time of your life! If you are interested in becoming a contestant, please contact Mrs. Terry Meade, State Pageant Director, 609-443-3039, or 908-216-8534., or email tbm5201@aol.com. To learn more, visit our website and blog at newjerseysenioramerica.org and msnewjerseysenioramerica.blogspot.com.
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JACKSON – Want to learn how to make a short film, produce a television show or create your own music video using stateof-the-industry equipment and techniques? Sign up for the JTV Summer Film Academy! Three unique sessions are being held in June and July. It is open to students who will be entering grades 5-12 next year (students from other districts can sign up, too). All sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School’s TV
Studio on the dates below: June 25 - July 3 = Short Film Production July 8 - July 16 = TV Production July 22 - July 30 = Music Video Production July 30 at 6 p.m. is “Premiere Night” where we select videos from all three sessions Registrations must be received or postmarked by June 14. Classes fill up early, so don’t wait! Registration questions? Call Michelle Shpak at 732-833-4647.
28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic OCEAN COUNTY – On August 29, 2019, the Ocean County Mayor’s Association presents the 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic. This event enables Ocean County mayors, corporations, and friends to renew and strengthen relationships vital to our Ocean County high schools and communities, and provides an opportunity to help students who need financial assistance. Proceeds from this golf outing fund the scholarship program. The golf outing over the past 27 years has awarded over $690,000 in scholarships. The Ocean County Mayor’s Association awards 20 $1,000 scholarships to one high school senior from each Ocean County high school. Four additional $500 scholarships
are awarded to students attending Ocean County Vocational Technical schools. The association also awards $5,000 to the Trustees of the Ocean County College for a scholarship fund distributed to incoming OCC freshmen. In addition, the William T. Hornidge Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to the person who achieved the highest academic record achieved during four years attending high school, the David M. Simmons Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000, the Russell K. Corby Scholarship, and Arthur P. Petracco memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 each to students entering various fields. Rain date: Sept. 19, 2019. For more information, contact April D. Elley, OCMA Administrator at 732-644-0657.
Bus Trip To Resorts Casino JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will be sponsoring a Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on June 9. Cost of the trip is $38 which includes bus transportation, a sandwich and beverage, $25 in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the bus driver. Bus will leave from Brookwood Plaza at 12 p.m. sharp and return to Jackson at 9 p.m. All the proceeds from this trip will go to our charities which include Men & 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 (Kids with Cancer), Scholarships for Jackson High School Seniors, Dictionaries for 3rd Grade Students, Jackson PBA for Drug Prevention Programs and many more. Please contact Tom Barchie at 732-849-6309 or 732-207-4029. Space is limited, so don’t delay.
Caregiver Support Group BRICK – Feeling overwhelmed taking care of a loved one? Learn how to care for yourself while caring for others at the Caregiver Support Group & Education program. The support group is led by Mira Ahuja on
the first and third Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m., at Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Willow Springs is located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road in Brick. To register, call Mira at 732-740-3900.
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JACKSON – Join St. Aloysius Church for a Water Gilding Workshop May 31-June 1. During this two day workshop, students will learn all the stages of water gilding using 23 carat gold leaf. Water gilding is a traditional and highly skilled technique used for the gilding of icons. Those students who participate in the water gilding work-
shop will practice the water gilding on the halo of the Archangel Michael icon. The course fee is $270 or $220 for those that participate in the Icon Painting Workshop. For more information, visit theodoreicons. com/Jackson or contact Fr. John Bambrick at 732-370-0500 ext. 218.
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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)
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JACKSON – Join St. Aloysius Church for a Water Gilding Workshop May 31-June 1, 2019. During this two day workshop, students will learn all the stages of water gilding using 23 carat gold leaf. Water gilding is a traditional and highly skilled technique used for the gilding of icons. Those students who participate in the water gilding workshop will practice the water gilding on the halo of the Archangel Michael icon. The course fee is $270 or $220 for those that participate in the Icon Painting Workshop. For more information, visit theodoreicons. com/Jackson or contact Fr. John Bambrick at 732-370-0500 ext. 218.
Ocean County Domestic Violence Response Team Seeking Volunteers OCEAN COUNTY – Become a part of the Ocean County Domestic Violence Response Team and work in partnership with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, your local police department, and Providence House. The goal of the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) volunteer is to provide crisis intervention and emotional support to victims of domestic violence at the local police department. Volunteers assist victims in developing safety plans and provide necessary information and referrals. Volunteers are required to attend 40 hours of training over a period of 10 weeks. All prospective volunteers undergo a background check and interview process, and must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid NJ driver’s license, and available transportation. Volunteers for the program must apply for the position before training can begin. For more information and to obtain an application, please contact Mike Kovac at 732-350-2120 ext. 8418.
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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 732-536-5826.
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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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6 Ways Hearing Tech Supports Your Active Summer Loops abound ….More and more, public spaces such as theaters, museums, and places of worship offer hearing loops, letting you receive audio wirelessly with the T-coil setting on your hearing device. Look for the loop logo at participating venues. AI has arrived AI – short for artificial intelligence — has revolutionized hearing care. You can monitor your physical and mental well-being with the AGX s liv AI and its Thrive™ app. locals even if you don’t know the native language! Geotag it… With many of today’s hearing devices, you can use your smartphone’s app to assign a geographical “bookmark” to your favorite locations. (It’s also known as geotagging.) For example, if you optimize your hearing aid settings for your favorite restaurant and apply a geotag, every time you return to that restaurant, the app automatically adjusts the settings to your optimized settings. Rechargeability… Confidently move from activity to activity this summer
knowing you’ll have all-day hearing aid power — many hearing aid manufacturers now offer rechargeable technology whereby you can achieve 24 hours of battery life. Live for live music… Hearing tech is optimized for human speech, but if you spend your summer listening to — or playing — live music, we can nudge your settings to optimize them for music without compromising how you hear speech. AGXchange program – Headed on a trip? Call us first to find out if there’s an AudigyCertified™ practice nearby. You’ll get the same quality hearing care you’ve come to expect from us. Call us for a complimentary Summer Livin’ Consultation to learn how you can optimize your tech to make this a summer to remember! Garden State Hearing & Balance Center has been providing hearing care services for almost 30 years and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us a www.gardenstatehearing.com.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting (expanded hours!), and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Albuterol Helps Kids Undergoing Tonsillectomies
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. If your child has to undergo a tonsillectomy, there is important research newly published in JAMA Pediatrics that I’d like to share with you today. Years ago, tonsillectomies were performed due to recurrent infections, but today, the reason for this surgery is more likely to treat obstructive sleep problems that cause coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and bronchospasm. In adults, breathing difficulties occur during sleep and are quite uncomfortable and scary. The symptoms of SDB range from loud snoring, to complete blockage of the breathing airways (during sleep) termed sleep apnea, or obstructive sleep apnea. In children, tonsillectomies are common surgical procedures and not considered high risk. Unfortunately, half of the children experience a problem during or right after the procedure that has to do with their lungs, ability to breathe with comfort and other symptoms. For example, tonsillectomies can frequently cause problems ranging from coughing, bronchospasm, laryngospasm and airway obstruction to oxygen reductions in the blood, coughing, and stridor, the term for wheezing which occurs due to a blocked windpipe or larynx. These symptoms are extremely frightening for both the child, and the doctor, not to mention the parents if are present during an episode. My hope today is that my information allows your child to get through the procedures without these terrifying problems. Researchers conducted a study to see if they could help kids and get to the bottom of all of this. So they gave half the study
participants 2 puffs of a popular asthma drug called albuterol sulfate (a.k.a salbutamol sulfate). The other half received a placebo, meaning a non-medicinal inhalation. The experts wanted to see if the asthma drug could serve as a pre-treatment drug to lower the risk of children experiencing peri-operative breathing difficulties during their tonsillectomy. Sure enough, it helped, just 2 actuations of albuterol administered via inhalation and taken shortly before anesthesia (and before the surgical procedure) could help reduce the risk of these adverse events that surround tonsillectomies. The placebo group experienced a lot of breathing problems, almost half of those kids had an issue. In the albuterol-treated group, only 28 percent of kids had an issue. This is quite significant. The researchers concluded “Premedication with albuterol should be considered for children undergoing tonsillectomy.” If you are the parent of a child that requires a tonsillectomy, be sure to tell your doctor about this research, don’t assume they know it because it just got published literally days ago. It also begs the question if albuterol (which is cheap and easy to get by prescription) could be helpful for other people with breathing difficulties, such as apnea. The answer is no. There isn’t any clinical evidence to support the use of this asthma drug for apnea, or loud snoring, and in fact, albuterol is stimulating, and it may interfere with restful sleep. Albuterol is a quick-relief inhaler designed primarily for asthma as a rescue aid. It’s not an apnea drug. If you have apnea, use a CPAP device.
(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) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Inside The Law Robert C. Shea Esq. Let’s Start Holding Insurance Companies Responsible For Their Willingness To Delay, Deny And Defend
By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates
New Jersey Association for Justice 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. Automobile insurance is perhaps the only product that people are required to purchase
but are then forced to seek permission in order to use it. Additionally, the Michael J. Deem 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 can help you contact your Legislature. Please do not hesitate to call us: (732) 505-1212.
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Officials Begin Water Testing At County Beaches
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Officials from the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) are gearing up once again to perform water testing at the county’s public beaches. Established in the 1970s, the Ocean County Health Department Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP) has proved to be one of the nation’s longest running and most comprehensive beach testing programs. “It’s a big job every summer season, but the Ocean County Health Department will once again monitor most of Ocean County’s ocean, bay, river and lake beaches along with swimming pools, hot tubs and water parks,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little. “The Ocean County Health Depar tment inspects water quality every week at 68 public bathing beaches throughout the county from mid-May through Labor Day 2019,” says Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Water samples will be taken from the county’s salt and freshwater swimming beaches each week. These samples will then be tested for two types of bacteria - enterococcus and E.coli. If the results come back with higher than acceptable levels, the water is immediately retested and the town is notified. After the second high reading, the beach is closed and tested daily until bacteria levels return to normal. While closures aren’t very common, they can occur after a heavy rainfall as water runoff washes animal waste, lawn care products and other bacteria into the water. “Everyone can pitch in to help make a difference to keep our waterways and beaches clean by picking up after our pets and not throwing trash or cigarette butts onto the streets,” stated Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. “This waste eventually empties into lakes, rivers and the bay and contributes to our beach closings.” OCHD officials provide the following
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Around The Jersey Shore Health Dept. Recognized For Breastfeeding Services Program By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Department Women Infants and Children Program (WIC) was recently recognized for excellence in lactation care by The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA). “The Ocean County Health Department is delighted to receive this award and couldn’t be any prouder of the WIC employees and administrators that have dedicated themselves to the residents of Ocean County by providing the highest standard of lactation care, education and support,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. OCHD’s Breastfeeding Support and Services Program received the IBCLC Care Award for staffing professionals who hold the prestigious International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification and providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families. “The IBCLC Care Award is the result of a lot of hard work by our staff and the dedicated efforts to promote and provide a lactation program that makes expert assistance available for breastfeeding families
in Ocean County when they need it. The program is geared to encourage and educate breastfeeding families about the significant benefits and management of breastfeeding as well as training health care professionals in the community to assist families achieve their breastfeeding objectives,” said Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. In addition, the facility has also completed a variety of activities that help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. “Breastfeeding is the natural way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development, but it is also a journey and success in supporting and sustaining breastfeeding is a long-term investment between moms, their support systems, and the healthcare community. With this in mind, the WIC Program is dedicated in supporting efforts to encourage and promote breastfeeding through diverse and far-reaching initiatives intended at giving children their very best possible start to life,” said Patty High, OCHD Assistant Health Coordinator. For more information regarding the Ocean County Health Department Breastfeeding Support and Services Program, visit ochd. org or follow us and like us on Facebook.
The Arc, Ocean County Chapter to Host 2019 Catalyst Awards TOMS RIVER – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will award eleven recipients for their outstanding service to individuals with intellect ual and developmental disabilities at the Catalyst Awards on Wednesday, June 5th at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River. The Catalyst Award recipients all went above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities at The Arc. Congratulations to all the 2019 Award Winners: • Employee of The Year: Lisa Anderson, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year: John McKeon, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year: Julie Polizzi, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year (Part-Time): Jennifer Kogut, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Employee of The Year (Part-Time):
Elizabeth Hand, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Newcomer of The Year: Helen Centrella, The Arc Ocean County Chapter • Distinguished Community Partner: The Max Challenge of Brick Township • Distinguished Community Service: Aquatherm • Healthcare Professional of the Year: Dr. Erik Rudorfer, Community Foot and Ankle • Employer of the Year: Ken Mathis, Brick Township • Bill Sackter Citizenship Award: Kathryn Plentus The Catalyst Awards cocktail reception is open to the public. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at arcocean.org or by calling 732-363-3335 x139. Proceeds from this event will benefit the mission of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter.
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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com
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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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors. Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference. The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest. He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999. Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner. He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned
him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center. There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place. That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better. Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists. The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,
along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you. “I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-
nosis to treatment. With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats. “It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his
allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos. After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks. His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body. “She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-
ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day. Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either. Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another. Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661. Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 25 - may 31 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If charisma was a peach, you’d have an orchard. In the week to come you may feel more attractive and appealing than usual. Your ability to stick to a commitment may be challenged by friends or family. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may not realize it, but your friendly outlook and eclectic tastes can make you a trend-setter. In the upcoming week you may be attracted to the strange and unusual, but you will have the good sense to choose wisely. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your life can become better than ever. Use your creative imagination to visualize unity with loved ones and financial comfort. In the week to come you could have chances to make your most wonderful dreams become reality. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You must use trust when money is involved. Your faith can be challenged, however, if someone second-guesses or questions your reasons or motivations. Use a common-sense approach in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your heart may be filled with love and affection in the week ahead. If you are single you could find the person of your dreams; if you are already in a romantic union your bonds could be tightened and reinforced. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Prepare to enter into an agreement, make a promise, or get advice from someone in the know. Make your priority list, and as this week launches you can check off the most important boxes. Discuss long term plans with friends.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Polish up your public persona in the week to come. You should be able to make a good impression on someone by demonstrating your loyalty and sincerity. Savvy friends can help you make better business decisions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Honor traditions as needed but incorporate new ideas as soon as they have proven themselves. In the week ahead you can use novel ideas, imagination and vision to upgrade your job or working environment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pair up with people who can offer mutually beneficial terms. As the week unfolds you may enjoy a surge of confidence. Refuse to be discouraged if someone bursts your bubble, or by minor mix-ups. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Find time to enjoy family and friends. You don’t need to worry that by neglecting work you will lose traction in the pursuit of your ambitions. This is a week to focus on love and close connections. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put all the pieces together until the picture becomes clear. Acting on an impulsive idea can work in your favor as this week goes by. You may be inspired to purchase something that lifts your spirits. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make a profit by placing your trust in others. Because you are likeable and reliable you may receive an opportunity to increase your net worth in the upcoming week. If research proves it out, go ahead and sign.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen This Blockbuster Season, Add A Gourmet Touch To Your Favorite Snack By Wolfgang Puck
The actual calendar start of summer is still weeks away. But as far as the movie industry is concerned, the hottest months have already begun. We’ve entered that time of year when, week after week, we’re bombarded with socalled summer blockbusters. Each Friday brings the latest fantastical superheroes, marauding monsters, dazzling 3-D animation, beloved children’s book adaptations and other big-screen fare that aims to fills the seats of theaters everywhere. I love to take in the must-see movies as much as anyone, and I often go with my two younger sons Oliver and Alexander. As a chef, however, I almost always find one part of the experience, the snacks, more than a little disappointing. That got me thinking: What would I do if I were given control over a movie theater’s snack bar? I’d definitely keep a steady stream of individual-serving gourmet pizzas coming from an oven behind the counter. Maybe there would be fresh-baked cookies and chocolate truffles. We’d have gourmet ice cream bars too. But what about the popcorn? Even if you get a batch that’s been freshly popped, it usually comes with a buttery flavor that tastes artificial because it is; the result of products like unhealthy partially hydrogenated soybean oil and chemicals with tongue-twisting names, which together can leave an unpleasant aftertaste. I’d much rather make my own popcorn, flavoring it with a combination of natural seasonings, as I do in the following recipe for a snack my team and I served at the Governors Ball following the most recent Academy Awards ceremony. Spicy ranch popcorn is sprinkled with a powder that, on contact with the hot justpopped corn, bursts with the widely popular flavor of ranch dressing. You can make the seasoning powder in just a few seconds while your corn is popping. All you need are easy-to-find ingredients: Parmesan from the cheese or deli section; milk powder or buttermilk powder from the dairy or baking aisle; onion and garlic powders and red pepper flakes from the seasonings; and citric acid powder, usually stocked in the canning section or sometimes found labeled “sour salt” among the kosher foods. Seal them all in a jar, shake them up to mix, and you’re ready to go. But don’t get me wrong: I’m not suggesting that you sneak good homemade popcorn into the movies. After all, while some movie theaters may allow you to take in your own snacks, others won’t; so make sure to check
ahead. The good news is that watching movies that you stream on TV, even recent blockbusters, has never been easier or better. So, at the very least, you can enjoy this popcorn in the comfort of your own home. SPICY RANCH POPCORN Makes about 4 cups (1 L) Serves 1 to 4 For the popcorn: 1/4 cup (60 mL) canola oil 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unpopped popcorn kernels SPICY RANCH POWDER 1/4 cup (60 mL) evaporated milk powder or buttermilk powder 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon citric acid powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For the popcorn, put the oil in a heavy-bottomed 1 1/2- or 2-quart saucepan. Add 3 or 4 kernels of the popcorn and place the pan over medium-high heat. When these test kernels pop, immediately add the remaining popcorn in a single layer, taking care to keep your hands, face and hair safely clear of the hot oil. Cover the pan, and remove it from the heat for about 30 seconds. Then, return the covered pan to the heat and, as soon as you hear the kernels beginning to pop, gently shake the pan back and forth on the burner. When the popping finally slows to 4 or 5 seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat, carefully remove the lid to avoid the steam that will rise from the pot, and immediately empty the popcorn into a wide bowl. While the corn is popping, prepare the spicy ranch powder: Put the evaporated milk powder, Parmesan, onion powder, garlic powder, citric acid powder and red pepper flakes into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close the lid and shake the jar briefly but vigorously to combine the ingredients. Alternatively, pull all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir them together thoroughly. As soon as the corn has finished popping and you’ve emptied it into a bowl, sprinkle the seasoning powder evenly over the hot popcorn and use a large spoon to toss it well, evenly coating all the kernels. Serve the popcorn immediately, dividing it among individual bowls or movie theater-style boxes or bags.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
Page 24, The Jackson Times, May 25, 2019
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