2019-07-13 - The Jackson Times

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—Photos by Bob Vosseller (Top) Elks members cook up burgers, hot dogs and much more for the annual Jim Hall Memorial Benefit held at the Jackson Elks Lodge to benefit homeless veterans. (Bottom) A large number of motorcycles are seen at the Jackson Elks Lodge 2477 following a ride held as part of the 7th Annual Jim Hall Memorial Benefit for Homeless Veterans held last month.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Several hundred people came out recently for a motorcycle ride and some great food to benefit a noble cause at the township Elks Lodge.

The Jackson Elks Lodge 2744, based at 1059 E.

Veterans Highway, was filled with motorcyclists and Elk members from throughout the state for the 7th Annual Jim Hall Memorial Benefit for Homeless Veterans.

The event included a motorcycle ride and a

picnic filled with food, beverages and musical entertainment provided once again by the Mango Band and Matt and Eryn O’Ree. Attendees enjoyed nicer weather than last year’s picnic. The event kicked

off with a ceremony at the Brigadier Gen. William C. Doyle Military Cemetery in North Hanover Township, Burlington County.

Lori Struble, who serves as the secretary for the (Elks - See Page 4)

Judge Apologizes For Courtroom Comments

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – An attorney representing a local judge said he was remorseful and would accept any discipline handed down for inappropriate comments he made.

Superior Court Judge John F. Russo, former mayor of Toms River, is facing suspension

without pay for several issues of misconduct, including asking a rape victim if she tried to keep her legs closed.

Amelia Carolla, the attorney representing him before the New Jersey Supreme Court on July 9, said that it was not his intention to imply that (Judge - See Page 7)

| July 13, 2019

County Approves Open Space Purchase In Plumsted

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The county will be adding open space to its roster, this time in Plumsted Township.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved the purchase of 6.55 acres on Tower Road, a wooded vacant lot adjacent to 50 acres of county preserved property.

It could support a future residential home site if not purchased by the county.

“The acquisition of the property would support the goal of buffering development near environmentally sensitive areas,” Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines said.

The county will pay $150,000 plus up to $1,095 for property tax adjustments. It will be funded by the county’s open space tax.

The Natural Lands Trust program is dedicated to protecting open space in Ocean County. The fund was approved by Ocean County voters in 1997 and established a 1.2-cent tax to fund land acquisitions.

The program generates about $8 million per year.

A nine-member advisory committee, established in 1998, nominates properties for the Freeholders to consider.

Freeholder Gerry Little has said that in a county that’s 408,000 acres, about 60 percent of it is permanently protected against development through Pinelands, state parks and 21,000 acres preserved through the natural lands and farmlands programs.

Small Businesses Weigh Impact Of Minimum Wage Increase

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A law increasing minimum wages went into effect July 1, and will top out at $15 an hour for most wage earners in 2024.

Several local businesses said they’ll be able to (Wage - See Page 4)

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event, the Lodge secretary and a past President of the Jackson Lodge, was delighted with the turnout.

“We had the NJ Elks Past State President Bob Jani spoke at the cemetery and one of the committee members, Mike Paris, played taps,” Lori Struble said.

Event Chairman George Struble who is a trustee of the lodge, the current president of the lodge’s motorcycle club and heads the State Elks Lodge veterans committee, thanked the many lodges who presented donations and also provided food for the picnic.

Reviewing the history of the event George Struble said that it was named after Jackson Elks member Jim (Huntz) Hall who died a few years ago.

Hall “was a friend and wanted to put together something with our motorcycle club members to raise money for homeless veterans.” Sadly, Hall died of complications from his diabetes.

“We raised $5,000 our first year and later $7,000 and two years ago we came in with about $25,000. We do what we can,” George Struble said.

The event also included the sale of T-shirts, patches and from advertising space in an event booklet. The proceeds of which went toward the cause of aiding homeless veterans.

Lori Struble said that last year’s benefit raised $25,141 for the homeless veterans in New Jersey. “With today’s sunny weather we should be able to beat that number this year,” Lori Struble said.

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Continued From Page 1 shoulder the additional cost, but mostly because they don’t have too many employees.

Frank Kenny from Ken’s Hardware in Toms River has been a family-run business since his father opened up shop 42 years ago.

She added that “we also receive assistance with food, gift basket items, raffle ticket sales, and donations for the charity from most of the lodges in the state.”

“Our biggest supporter is the Brick Elks Lodge. They donated over $8,000 last year.

Our planning committee is about 75 percent Jackson Elks and then a mix of Toms River and Brick lodges but on the day of the event we have helpers from all over the state that assist us with whatever is needed,” Lori Struble said.

The Strubles said they were very happy that the Mangos returned to provide the entertainment along with the special guest appearances

by Matt O’Ree and Eryn O’Ree, two up and coming NJ musicians.

The couple wasn’t sure how many motorcycles attended the event. “We are trying to present this event as not just for motorcyclists but for everyone who would like to spend a nice day listening to some good music and eating some good food while supporting a very worthy cause,” Lori Struble said.

To that end Lori Struble said that “we added a family friendly corner this year that included a bounce house and games for children.”

George Struble said that each Elks Lodges across the country host special veterans support events throughout the year.

There are 115 Elks lodges in the Garden State. One major event is the Miracle Run which is held each summer in Pompton Lakes.

The Miracle Run supports the Lodges’ joint fundraiser of sending handicapped children to Camp Moore. “That is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we do it all together,” George Struble said.

“We’ve always paid our employees more than minimum wage because we want to keep them here,” he said. “This $15 minimum wage is not going to affect me.”

At the time of the interview, the store had eight full time workers and four part time, not including Kenny and his brother. He said he (Wage - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 4 wasn’t concerned about employees leaving for better paying jobs, because there are some that have been here a long time.

The owner of Perfect Swing Golf in Toms River, Mike Hovance, said he is only unaffected by it as he has a very small number of employees.

A few years ago, when they were located in Lakewood, they had a driving range with nine employees. Many of them were pensioners with didn’t mind making $8-10 an hour. If he would have had to pay them almost twice as much, it would have crippled the business.

“We were at the highest end of what we could charge our customers anyway,” he said. “I couldn’t raise the prices anymore. People would stop coming.”

Further, it wouldn’t have helped his workers that much. There are a lot of retirees working in the golf industry. Those retirees just enjoyed coming out to the range, talking shop, and getting perks of working for a range.

“I understand people needing more money, but then you are charging more for goods and services,” he said.

The minimum wage increase is “long overdue,” said Ed Iannone, owner of Steve’s Comic Relief in Toms River. However, “it’s just going to put a lot of stress on mom and pop shops that employ part-time seasonal help. The first several years, I will be able to absorb without any issues. Going into the third, fourth and fifth years, I, like most other people running small operations, will more than likely will cut back on part time help.”

The hourly pay is only one piece of the puzzle, he said. There’s another side of it that the state is

The Jackson Times, July 13, 2019, Page 5 not talking about, and that’s the ancillary costs that this will bring. Worker’s comp is tied to payroll, so that will increase accordingly.

“I’ll also be paying toward Social Security because as an employer I’m picking up 50 percent of employee Social Security,” he said.

Five years down the road, he expects to see part time work vanish because small businesses can’t bring in enough profit to afford to pay them.

Alizar N. Zorojew, the executive director of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District, said he can see both sides of the issue.

On one hand, people deserve a livable wage. On the other hand, it’s another challenge for small businesses.

“Private businesses could be more likely to automate or to ask more of employees,” he predicted.

He expects that – even without the legislation - the market would trend toward paying employees more to attract and retain better workers. If it had happened naturally it would have gone more smoothly.

Fortunately, the seasonal employees are on a different pay scale, said Lori Pepenella, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. Many businesses in this region rely on seasonal help. The chamber had advocated for a gentler phase in for seasonal employees.

“It gives us more time before it actually hits,” she said. While the businesses understand the reasoning behind the increase, the chamber has been assisting them in preparing themselves for the increased costs.

“When you’re not having a full time staff, you’re retraining every year,” she said. So, the build-up in pay will keep trained employees

coming back.

What Will The Increases Look Like?

The language of the bill is as follows: “The bill provides that, except for certain workers specified by the bill, the general minimum wage rate will be increased to $10 per hour on July 1, 2019, to $11 per hour on January 1, 2020, followed by $1 increases each year until the rate reaches a level of $15.00 per hour in 2024.”

Employers with less than six employees, or seasonal non-tipped employees, would have this instead: “The minimum wage rate will be increased to $10.30 per hour on January 1, 2020, and then increased each year from 2021 to 2025 by eighty cents, and then increased in 2026 by seventy cents so that it reaches a level of $15 per hour in 2026, followed by further increases from 2027 to 2028 as needed to have these employees

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For workers who are tipped, employers will receive credit for tips against the hourly minimum wage rate the employer pays, as follows: “from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, $6.72; after June 30, 2019 and before January 1, 2020, $7.37; during 2020, 2021 and 2022, $7.87; during 2023, $8.87; and during 2024 and subsequent years, $9.87.”

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Missing Dog Jax Is Reunited With His Owners

Jax has been reunited with his owners.

By Jason Allentoff STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – After two agonizing weeks filled with police searches, statewide news coverage and thousands of social media posts from concerned residents, Jax, the dog from Southern Ocean County, has finally been rescued and is home with his owners.

The ordeal began back on Monday, June 24 with a serious car crash near the Manahawkin Bay Bridge. Gabrielle McMillan, 23, was traveling east on Route 72 when she lost control of her Nissan Sentra.

The car left the roadway and rolled after striking a utility pole. In the vehicle at the time of the crash was the boxer/rottweiler mix, Jax, who she shares with her boyfriend Stevie Sheldon, Jr. Immediately following the accident, Jax panicked and ran off. EMS treated McMillan at the scene before sending her to a trauma center in Atlantic City.

Thankfully, she sustained non-life threatening injuries and had her seat belt on.

Jax, however, was nowhere to be found.

Stafford Township Police began searching for Jax. They were able to locate him a few days later near Cedar Bonnet Island Trail. Animal control set up a bait station with food and water for him. Because of the shock and trauma of what happened, rescue crews couldn’t just go in to get him. He was scared but according to Stafford Police Lt. James Vaughn, he had been eating, drinking water and even slept on his owners’ clothes that were left out.

The public was also asked to stay away from the area as a precaution to avoid any potential setbacks.

Then on July 1, Stafford Police announced that they were no longer involved in the rescue but an independent organization would be handling it going forward.

On Monday, July 8, there was happy news to report, according to Danielle Sands, the sister of Stevie Sheldon, Jr., the dog’s co-owner.

Sands told Jersey Shore Online that

–Photo courtesy Danielle Sands around 11:30 p.m., her brother and his girlfriend, who is now home recovering from the accident, got the call that Jax was captured.

Sands said “the night before, Jax was seen on camera poking his head into the enclosure trap that was set up for him.

Then, Monday night, he finally went into it and the door closed behind him. Jax was finally decompressed and relaxed enough to be caught!”

Sands added that her brother and his girlfriend can breathe again. “Gabbie had been home resting after the accident but now she can finally rest even more with Jax home. They are so happy to have their baby back. It was the worst feeling in the world, knowing he was out there,” Sands explained.

So how is Jax doing? Sands said that he was covered in ticks and his chest was red. The vet put him on flea medicine, an antibiotic, and a dewormer. He was very happy to see his owners.

Jax’s family wants to thank Stafford Township Police, Animal Control and volunteers from Mama’s-gona Rescue for the time, dedicated resources and assistance they all provided during the search and rescue. Sands also wanted to thank the public. She said “there was an overwhelming amount of people wanting to help both on social media and with the search. My family and I appreciate each and every one of you.”

Sands has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for Jax and his owners. She said “Gabbie is going to be out of work for at least two weeks due to her injuries and my brother Stevie missed work when hunting for Jax. I want to try and raise money to offset expenses they may incur including vet bills.”

The GoFundMe goal is set at $3,000 but any amount could h e l p . To d o n a t e , v i s i t g o f u n d m e . com/f/help-for-jax-and-family.

-Kimberly Bosco & Jennifer Peacock contributed to this report

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Booker Calls For Judiciary Committee Hearing On ICE Abuses

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to hold an oversight hearing on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in the wake of “egregious and appalling abuses” revealed in recent news reports.

“I am writing to you to

request that the Senate Judiciary Committee hold an oversight hearing over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide Committee members an opportunity to question the agency about egregious and appalling abuses detailed in recent news reports,” Booker said in a letter sent to Chairman Graham. “Among many abuses, these reports outlined

Judge:

Continued From Page 1 the rape was the victim’s fault. However, he has learned that his intentions do not matter, and that it is the effects of his words on those who hear them that are important.

A recording had caught him later say to his staff “What I lack in handwriting skills, I am the master of on the record being able to talk about sex acts with a straight face.”

Russo had claimed that his comments were to educate his law clerk on how to handle complex domestic violence cases.

At the Supreme Court, his attorney was questioned about what part of his comments were supposed to be educational.

One justice asked “From the dialogue, it sounds like the judge and everyone was yucking it up. Am I wrong?”

The judges asked whether it was appropriate that Russo seemed to indicate that since

the agency’s widespread use of solitary confinement for immigrants in the civil immigration detention system (a form of torture), as well as the grossly unsanitary conditions at detention facilities.”

“It’s becoming increasingly clear that ICE has become nothing more than a lethal weapon in the Trump Administration’s war on immigrants and communities of color, and

the victim was an exotic dancer she should have experience in fending off unwanted sexual advances.

Chief Justice Stuart Rabner had a line of questioning about whether these comments would shade future cases. He asked if future domestic violence or sexual assault victims would feel like they got fair treatment in his courtroom, or if the general public could still feel confidence in the court.

Carolla said that his behavior now – understanding the damage caused and accepting any punishment – shows that he is serious in his position as judge and would hold himself up to higher standards.

When the audio was played back for Russo, “As soon as he heard it, he was very embarrassed and upset,” she said.

Russo’s behavior has been scrutinized recently, including being submitted to a mental health evaluation and having a

we cannot be silent,” Booker added.

Booker blasted the agency for its reported use of solitary confinement without justification and pointed out that the world community considers such punishment a form of torture. Booker was instrumental in effectively ending the practice of juvenile solitary confinement in federal prisons during final

negotiations of The First Step Act, which was signed into law last December. That measure was based upon two bills to end juvenile confinement (the MERCY Act and the REDEEM Act) that Booker has introduced each session of Congress since becoming a U.S. Senator.

The letter follows a bill Booker introduced earlier this year that would have prevented

sexual harassment suit filed against him.

He had filed a lawsuit against two judges claiming that they were discriminating against him because he has a disabled son.

This issue was also brought up in the Supreme Court. According to the discussion, there was a hearing regarding Russo’s adult son with disabilities. The date of the hearing had changed and he needed to take a day off from a busy schedule to attend it. He had contacted Jill Vito, manager of Ocean County’s family court, and asked her to speak to her equal in Burlington to try to arrange for his day off.

Late last year, Rabner had ordered Russo to work in Burlington County instead of Ocean, where he was overseeing civil matters rather than criminal.

“He understands the impact his words had on others,” Carolla said. “Today he is not making excuses. He did not intend to hurt others.”

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many of the abuses revealed in recent news reports. His Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, introduced in late April, would limit the use of immigrant detention; set safe, secure, and sanitary standards for detention facilities (in accordance with the American Bar Association’s detention standards); and improve congressional oversight of such facilities to eliminate abuse.

Rabner said the court would take the matter into advisement.

The timeline for the court’s decision has not yet been set.

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“We have had great interest, and we do have spots remaining in both our full-day and half-day programs,’’ said Tracy Decker, who supervises the program. “We need to finalize our rosters, so anyone who is thinking about applying is encouraged to do so as soon as possible.’’

The district’s Pre-School Program provides 3- and 4-year old children a developmentally appropriate early learning experience within the Jackson School District. In this tuition-based program, special needs and typically developing pre-schoolers come together in an inclusive classroom where language, academic and social skills will be developed in a nurturing environment.

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For more information about the program, visit jacksonsd.org/preschool or call 732833-4657.

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Jackson Swears In New Police Officer

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Jackson Police welcomed a new face to the force recently. On July 8, officials swore in Patrol Officer Curtis Nagel.

According to the department, Officer Nagel is coming to Jackson Police Department from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department as an intergovernmental transfer (IGT).

Raised in Arizona and Ohio, Nagel joined the United States Marine Corps just out of high school where he served both active duty and as a reserve from 2007 to 2017. In that time, he served two deployments and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant.

In 2014, he became a member of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. In 2015, he graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy.

While working with the OCSD, Officer Nagel completed training as a firearms instructor, basic patrol rifle operator, field sobriety training, SWAT operator certified and also served on the

County’s sniper team. He has multiple ribbons and commendations between his service with the Marines and the Sheriff’s Department.

Now a member of the Jackson Police Department, Officer Nagel will be entering the department’s field training program where he will be assigned to a Field Training Officer.

After successful completion of the program, he will be assigned to a patrol squad.

The addition of Officer Nagel to the force puts the department at 94 police officers to serve the 100 square mile township and its approximate 60,000 residents.

“We would like to thank the township administration for their continued support of the agency and in the hiring to not only serve the township currently but to plan for the continued growth the town is experiencing,” stated Jackson Police.

If you wish to meet Jackson’s newest officer, Officer Nagel will also be introduced at the Town Council meeting at the end of the month.

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JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Jackson Writers’ Group” at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays.

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Solar Farm Debated In Manchester

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Will a solar farm be coming to Manchester?

Mayor Kenneth Palmer’s administration is filing the necessary paperwork with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities while holding preliminary talks with solar energy professionals about building a solar farm on the closed Whiting Landfill on Route 70.

A “solar farm,” according to Energy Sage, is “sometimes referred to as a photovoltaic power station, [and] is typically a large decentralized solar array supplying electricity to the power grid. The majority of these massive arrays are owned by utilities and are merely another asset for the utility to supply power to properties in their coverage area.”

Manchester Business Administrator Donna Markulic said the township has not entered into any binding agreements with anyone about a solar farm, “but we are excited about the potential opportunity to go green and offset electric costs.”

She added the paperwork needs to be submitted to NJBPU by Sept. 9, and the project must start within 6 months of receiving approvals. It was not immediately clear how long that approval might take.

The township has been in contact with Intek, based out of New York, for the installation and construction of the solar farm. NextGrid out of San Francisco would be financier and developer, Markulic said.

The landfill operated from 1958 to 1985, when state rule changes led to the closure of most municipal landfills. The site, a half-mile west of Route 539 on Route 70, still operates as a compost facility and recycling center.

Sixteen of the 95 acres of that site served as the original landfill. If the solar farm goes forward, the township would lease, not sell, the land, Markulic said. The township was researching what it would take to cap the landfill when Intek approached it about creating a solar farm.

“During those discussions our engineers suggested the potential of placing solar on it for revenue.

When Intek realized we had a landfill they asked to meet to go over some opportunities. It was learned in that meeting that a company like Intek could pay

for the capping of the landfill and offset their costs by the town receiving reduced lease payments or we could pay for the capping ourselves through a bond and use the full ease payments to pay off the bond,” Markulic said.

A solar farm would offer at least several direct benefits to the township.

“First and foremost it benefits the town to ensure our landfill is capped as required by law. Capping restricts surface water infiltration into the dump site and reduces the potential of leaching from the site. There is also a community solar pilot project that could offset the cost of electric for some residents and a net metering option that would lower the Township’s cost of electric which would have a positive impact on the budget,” Markulic said.

“Currently we spend around $660,000 in electric costs for Township buildings and operations. Since there are several different options and we are in preliminary talks, I cannot say at this point which program the Township would choose.”

Unless the township ultimately has to go to bond to cap the landfill, there should be no cost to the township for this proposed project.

“Right now we have Maser Consulting getting ready to do a delineation of the site to map out exactly how much area needs to be capped and then a cost analysis would be done to find out the final cost of capping it. Regarding just the solar part of it, we would not pay for anything, the solar company will handle all permits, equipment and labor,” Markulic said.

She explained that there “should be no impact” on the area once a solar farm is installed. There won’t be general public access to the site, but work vehicles will have access to perform routine maintenance.

“Upon speaking with a fire official there is no concern of danger from fire as these systems have fail safes built in to prevent fires. If somehow there was a fire the fire departments are equipped with dry chemicals and foam for special circumstances if necessary,” Markulic said. “All fire departments receive training on solar panel fires which are actually more of a hazard on a roof of a structure than on a cleared parcel of land.”

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Red Cross Blood Drive Coming To Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a blood drive by the American Red Cross from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31.

To make an appointment, call the branch at 732-928-4400, ext. 3808, call the Red Cross

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Teens at least 16 years of age may donate with permission of a parent or guardian.

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive.

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Around The Jersey Shore People For Progress Presents “Securing Your Vote”

SHREWSBURY – People For Progress is pleased to host Andrew Appel, Ph.D. at the Hamilton Free Public Library in Hamilton, NJ on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7 p.m. Dr. Appel will discuss New Jersey’s plans to purchase new voting machines and take an in-depth look at the future of election security in the Garden State and what residents can do about it.

Appel is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, and an internationally recognized expert on voting systems and election security.

After the 2016 presidential election, legislation mandating the purchase of new voting machine systems was introduced in Trenton.

Unfortunately, according to Dr. Appel, the system currently being proposed for purchase is far from the best option and New Jersey’s lawmakers and election officials are making decisions based on promotional information from vendors instead of systems experts. With

the 2020 election looming, it is critical that both decision makers in Trenton and voters throughout the state be well-informed on matters of election security. “[In New Jersey], we have delegated our representation to whomever was the last to install a computer program in…[our voting] machines, whether legitimately or illegitimately. Surely that’s not what the founders intended by ‘representative democracy.’,” said Appel.

The event is free and open to the public.

People For Progress is a grassroots political organization based in central New Jersey. Our goal is to establish a more open, transparent and accountable election system that includes convention and ballot reform.

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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.

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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.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean Ride Makes Application To Transit For 2020 Funding TOMS RIVER – Having provided eight million trips over the course of 42 years, Ocean Ride is a key component to moving people – especially seniors and the disabled – around Ocean County.

“This service is a key component to the quality of life for many of our residents,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, during a recent public hearing on NJ Transit funding for the service. “This service benefits countless numbers of people allowing them to access jobs, get to doctor’s appointments, shopping and other every day events.

“It makes a significant difference for our citizens who do not have transportation readily available,” Haines said.

Ocean County anticipates receiving $1,378,526 under the Fiscal Year 2020 Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program grant which funds are derived from casino revenues and are distributed by NJ Transit. The 2020 funding is down almost $6,000.

“We have been advised that with the advent of sports betting and its subsequent success, our funding from the casino revenue sharing, will be increasing in future fiscal years,” Haines said. “This is very good news since we have been weathering a downturn in funding for Ocean Ride from the state for several years.”

She noted that the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders provides the greatest share of funding for the service.

“The county’s contribution accounts for more than $3 million, which represents over 54 percent of Ocean Ride’s total budget,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Transportation Department. “The Board of Freeholders understands the significance of providing reliable transportation to its citizens and has maintained the considerable financial support in order to continue this service.”

He added that the County will continue to seek creative ways to improve this service.

David L. Fitzgerald, Director of the Ocean County

Transportation Department, said casino funds used to support Ocean Ride peaked in 2008 and since that time Ocean County has lost about $1.5 million in annual awards, from $2.8 million to approximately $1.3 million.

“This resulted in us thoroughly reviewing all aspects of this service,” Haines said. “And the Ocean Ride staff has developed smart strategies to keep this transportation system functioning so it continues to be beneficial to our residents.”

Grant funds cover a portion of the operational expenses, repairs and maintenance, minigrant program, reserve a ride program, fixed bus service, veterans’ transportation and other services of Ocean Ride.

In an effort to maximize its funding, Ocean County continues to make important upgrades to its transportation software system, has introduced a newly redesigned website and now has an MobileApp called “Where’s My Bus” which can be downloaded from Google Play and the Apple App Store.

“We continue to make this service more efficient for drivers and more helpful for our ridership,” Quinn said.

“In addition the department continues to monitor all service levels for efficiencies.”

Speakers at the June 20 public hearing offered their praise for Ocean Ride noting that it made a difference in the lives of many seniors and the disabled living in Ocean County.

Walter Preston, who serves as chairman of the Ocean County Transportation Advisory Committee for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities, noted that the professional and dedicated staff at Ocean Ride is key to the program’s success.

“All of you here are a part of something extremely important,” Preston told the staff present at the public hearing. “I commend you all for the service you provide our riders.”

In 2018, Ocean Ride provided 320,075 trips.

“Our Ocean Ride staff works to make certain we are providing the best service possible within the budget,” Freeholder Haines said.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Tips For Hearing In Noisy Situations

Those without hearing loss can have problems hearing at parties, particularly if there is background noise. Having a hearing loss makes it even harder to understand speech when other noises are present. Here are some strategies to maximize your ability to communicate with others: 1. In restaurants. Choose a table off to one side or in the corner of the restaurant. It is more difficult to hear in the middle of a restaurant.

2. In meetings or lectures. Normally, it is best to sit in front of, but not too close to, the speaker. Some lecture halls have assisted listening devices

you can borrow.

3. Face the speaker. Move closer to the person you want to hear and watch his/ her lips.

4. Listen to one person. Don’t try to listen to the whole group and pick out multiple conversations simultaneously.

It just won’t work.

5. Help from the speaker. It is important to speak slowly and clearly. When asked to repeat, say it again more clearly or rephrase what you have already said.

6. Regular check-ups. Have your hearing aid cleaned and checked every six months. An adjustment may improve your ability to understand in groups.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Mullein Has 5 Tremendous Medicinal Benefits

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Mullein is known botanically as Verbascum thapus. It has soft fuzzy leaves as well as gorgeous yellow flowers towering at the top. Mullein is misunderstood and assumed to be an unwelcome weed but it simply isn’t true. Mullein has many generous offerings for us, and the medicinal properties rival that of many other so-called weeds like stinging nettle, plantain, Japanese Knotweed (resveratrol) and yarrow.

Your grandma might have even steeped the leaves of mullein to make you a cough syrup or hot tea which is great for colds and flu.

This natural remedy has a strong anti-viral effect of mullein. Harvesting mullein is pretty easy, I just recommend that you get it from a trusted source where it was grown in nice, clean soil and preferably organically.

You can buy the dried herb on Amazon.

5 Benefits of Mullein Root 1. Relieve Ear Aches. Thanks to mullein’s strong anti-inflammatory effect, it can help with ear aches and infections for humans, and possibly dogs. If you browse health food stores and e-tailers, you’ll find mullein and mullein/garlic ear drops.

2. Increase Lymph Flow. Mullein may be useful for bruises and skin infections.

Some people take the large leaves and utilize them as compresses. The leaves can be picked off, and steeped gently and then when cool, applied directly on to the bruise. This reduces inflammation and pain. Likewise, an easier remedy is to purchase a cream, tincture, supplement or tea and use (or ingest) as directed according

to your package.

3. May Reduce Goiter. Mullein is a strong anti-inflammatory and has been studied for its effect in reducing glandular inflammation of the thyroid. Mullein can be extremely useful in some cases but not all, as it may help reduce goiter. Another popular supplement for goiter is iodine-iodide. Check with your doctor, but mullein dietary supplements may be useful for this.

Furthermore, the beneficial compounds of mullein can be mixed into jojoba or apricot oil and rubbed onto the thyroid gland area (goiter area). FYI, another popular supplement for goiter is Iodine.

4. Helps Breathing. Leaves from mullein are helpful with lung congestion and mucus production. It appears to work by dilating capillaries and therefore increasing circulation. This helps relieve stagnancy and congestion making it an interesting adjunctive remedy to people with COPD, bronchitis, asthma and dry coughs.

5. Soothe Skin, Cold Sores and Hemorrhoids. Mullein leaves can benefit your skin and be used as a compress for external hemorrhoids, cold sores and skin wounds.

One way to make use of this benefit is to make tea with a commercial tea bag or the dried herb itself. Cool the steeped liquid and apply directly to the site. I have a more comprehensive version of this article which includes a DIY recipe for a skin (hemorrhoidal) cream as well as my Mullein Elderberry Tea recipe. I’ll email you this longer, exclusive article if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Nominating petitions for board of education seats are due by 4 p.m.

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Those petitions are available in person at the clerk’s office in the Ocean County Courthouse, Election Services, room 107, 118 Washington St. in Toms River, or at the Ocean County Southern Service Center at 179 Main St. in Manahawkin.

Board of Education members are elected during the general election, which this year is Nov. 5. There are 66 open seats this election cycle.

Candidates running on the same slate can file one petition, Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said. They may also choose a

three-word slogan which, if used, must be part of the petition and will appear under their names on the ballot.

“Simply, more than one candidate can appear and circulate the same petition for the same office and term,” he said. “In the past, petitions had to be filed separately, even if all the candidates were running on one slate.”

Petitions must be filed with disclosure statements, which declare a candidate has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime.

Candidates who need more information can call the election office at 732-929-2153.

A list of candidates will be available after July 29 at oceancountyclerk.com or facebook.com/oceancountyclerk.

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Summer’s Best Deals At Red Bank Sidewalk Sale

RED BANK – Red Bank RiverCenter (RiverCenter), in conjunction with Red Bank retailers and shop owners, is thrilled to announce that the 65th year of the Red Bank Summer Sidewalk Sale will once again set up street-side in the town’s vibrant downtown district.

A staple of the summer season, the event invites the savviest of shoppers to enjoy the season’s best deals and most fashionable finds from Red Bank’s beloved retail businesses.

Beginning Friday, July 26 and continuing through Sunday July 28, the Sidewalk Sale will feature an impressive array of local retailers and purveyors, including handcrafted gourmet stores, small boutiques and antique shops to big-name retailers.

From dazzling gems at Jace Jewelers to a wide assortment of locally made products at The Local Line, attendees can find hidden treasures for remarkable prices throughout Red Bank’s charming downtown. Top fashion spots, The Haute Maven and THEO are sure to offer stylish choices at bargain process. Red Ginger Home and Red Bank Artisan Collective may have just what you are looking for as you update your home décor. Also happening in Red Bank at the same time is the Indie Street Film Festival from July 25 through 29.

The Film Festival showcases world class films of varying lengths by independent filmmakers from around the globe. All that shopping is sure to make you hungry. Red Bank has more than 100 restaurants and eateries to satisfy your cravings and taste buds. You’ll find that many restaurants have locally farmed ingredients in their offering, several restaurants will be taking part in the first ever Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week beginning Sunday, July

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“Any way you look at it, Red Bank Sidewalk Sale adds up to the perfect backdrop for a leisurely summer stroll,” said James Scavone, executive director of Red Bank RiverCenter. “The best deals of the year

can be found during our annual Sidewalk Sale, which explains why shoppers keep coming back for more after 65 years! Red Bank businesses provide customers with excellent products, clothing, services and more throughout the entire year. But, during the last July weekend visitors can delight in the beautiful summer weather and explore each store’s one-of-a-kind

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate A D U LT 5 5 + C O M M U N I T YFountainhead Properties - Jackson, beautiful model homes for sale or custom build. Call today for Special Offer 732-928-3100.

(30) Wanted To Buy - 3 bedroom home, will pay up to $175,000. No senior communities. Call 732-890-1330.

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For Rent 3 Room Apartment - Private home.

Rent $1,000 per month. Security $1,000. Utilities included. No pets.

No smoking. For one person or two persons. Month to month lease. Call Jerry 732-278-7641.

(30) Seaside Park Oceanfront - Magnificent clean 3 bedroom summer home. Weekly starting $1800.

Monthly lease October To May. $2100. 908-278-5491 (33)

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IAW-N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7-et-seq. - 1973 Pacemaker 40' HID-547870NET, location Lighthouse Marina, Tom's River.

Requesting owner of vessel to claim and remove within 30 days to mitigate application for abandoned vessel title IAW-N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7-et-seq.

(30) Vendors/Crafters Needed! - Please read before responding. Saturday, November 23, 2019 10am – 3pm. Holiday vendors and craft show, Pinelands Reformed Church 898 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cost is $30, we are providing one 6ft table & 2 chairs. We will also provide a roll and coffee to each vendor before 10am. If interested, please send an email to maryalicereed@aol.com.

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Estate Sale Jackson Moving/Estate Sale - Furniture, gym equipment, household. Cheap. Everything must go. July 6-7 9am-2pm. 662 Burke off Commadore.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Drivers Needed - Auto Parts Delivery Lakewood area-Part Time. Must be 25-Retirees Welcome! Morning and afternoon shifts. Clean license required Call Lee: 732-719-0018.

(31) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10.00/hr. 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. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22) Auto Mechanics - Busy shop looking for Class A & B techs. Top pay offered.

Contact Joe 609-893-8285 (33) Karing With Kindness - FT/ PT. Hiring CNA, CHHA, LPN, RN. 732-288-1600.

(32) 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

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Local Spiritual Retreat Center Seeks live-in caretaker to assist with maintenance & enhancement of 20acre campus, grounds & buildings, also address lodging needs of overnight guests on regular basis. Ideal candidate would have some hospitality experience, ability to live peacefully in a communal setting & strong work ethic. Position offers free living quarters in exchange for 2-3 days work per week. No salary offered, rather a monthly stipend for food & phone. Send resume/inquiries to: murraygroveretreat@gmail.com (30)

BUYING Costume and Estate Jewelry! - Watches, Handbags and other Estate items. Cash Paid. 732-513-2139.

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Sales Rep (Outside) - Serving nearby towns. Med background preferred. Call 917-856-5211.

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Vinyl Records Wanted - LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz, Metal, Punk, Psychedelic, Soul.

Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (30)

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Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (27)

PT/FT Experienced Deli HelpLooking for reliable, flexible person for busy deli, Toms River area.

732-286-2665. immediate interview, immediate start.

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Certified CNA Driver - Your car. Legal assistance with transfer wheelchair. Flexible hours.

Pet friendly. Call 732-240-0146, 10am to 4pm. Sandy.

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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)

Services Leah Masonry Restoration and Home Improvement - 39 yrs. experience. Specialize in brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair, concrete refacing, masonry coating, stucco, and interior and exterior painting. Call Walt at 732505-3081. Lic#13VH10059500. (25)

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Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

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Home Healthcare - Companonship, meal planning and preparation, medication reminder, hygine assistance, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, grocery shopping.

Call Donna 609-891-7830.

(27) 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!

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732506-7787 or 646-643-7678. (27) Bobs Waterproofing - Basem e n t a n d c r a w l s p a c e w a t e rproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned.

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Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Yoga Body Guide - Experience attainable postures that promote physical improvements. Chair, restorative, circulation, breathwork, meditation and more. Visit: muktiji.com.

(27) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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Nice Polish Lady - Can take care of elderly. Available days, has car for shopping, doctor visits. 15 years experience. Call Krystyna 973-568-0714.

(30) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (28) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (31) Quest Medical Transportation - We are a non-emergency transportation company geared towards transporting people to and from their destinations; on an individual basis (private clients), or in partnership with a company. We provide transportation to doctor's appointments, outpatient clinics, airports, and many other destinations.

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(32) The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Inside The Law The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act Robert C. Shea Esq. By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates On October 29, New Jersey became the 10th state to enact a statewide mandatory paid-sick-leave law. The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act requires that nearly all New Jersey employers provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to covered employees.

Here is an overview of what New Jersey employers need to know: Who Is Covered?

Covered employees: The act applies to most employees working in the state “for compensation.” The act expressly excludes employees in the construction industry employed under a collective bargaining agreement, per diem healthcare employees, and public employees who already have sick leave benefits.

Covered employers: The act broadly applies to any business entity, irrespective of size, that employs employees in the state of New Jersey, including a temporary help service firm. It expressly excludes public employers required to provide their employees with sick leave.

How Is Leave Accrued?

Accrual period: The act requires employers to designate any period of 12 consecutive months as a “benefit year.” Employers cannot change the established benefit year without first notifying the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Under the act, current employees begin accruing sick time on the effective date of the act. New employees hired after the effective date of the act begin accruing sick time on the first date of their employment.

Accrual limits: In each benefit year, an employee will accrue up to 40 hours of sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Alternatively, an employer may “frontload” the full 40 hours at the beginning of the benefit year. Employers with existing paid time off (PTO), personal days, vacation days and sick-day policies may utilize those policies to satisfy the requirements of the act as long as employees can use the time off as required by the act.

In the case of a temporary help service firm placing an employee with client firms, paid sick leave will accrue on the basis of the total time worked on assignment with the firm, not separately for each client firm to which the employee is assigned.

How Can Leave Be Used?

Employers are not required to permit employees to use more than 40 hours of sick leave in a benefit year. Employees can use accrued sick time after the 120th day of their first date of employment for the following reasons: • Diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—an employee’s own mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Aid or care for a covered family member during diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—the family member’s mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Circumstances related to an employee’s or their family member’s status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence (including the need to obtain related medical treatment, seek counseling, relocate or participate in related legal services).

• Closure of an employee’s workplace or of a school/childcare of an employee’s child because of a public official’s order relating to a public health emergency.

• Time to attend a meeting requested or required by school staff to discuss a child’s health condition or disability.

The act broadly defines “family member” to include individuals related by blood to the employee or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.

Employers may not require an employee to find a replacement to cover the employee’s absence.

Carryover and Payout Rules Maximum carryover: The act does not require employers to permit employees to carry over more than 40 hours of accrued sick time in a single benefit year.

Optional buyout: Employers may, but are not obligated to, offer to pay employees for their unused accrued sick time in the final month of the benefit year. If employees agree to receive the payment, they may choose a payment for the full amount of their unused accrued sick time or for 50 percent of such time.

The payment amount shall be based on the same rate of pay that the employee earns at the time of the payment. If an employer frontloads the entire amount of sick time, it must either pay the employee for the full amount of unused accrued sick time in the final month of the employer’s benefit year or carry forward any unused sick time to the next benefit year. Employee approval is not required.

In What Increments Can Workers Use Leave?

The act provides employers with the discretion to choose the increments in which its employees may use accrued sick time.

However, the largest increment chosen may not be larger than the number of hours an employee was scheduled to work in a given shift. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work a 7-hour shift, the employer cannot mandate that the employee use paid sick

time in increments of eight hours.

What Happens Upon Transfer, Separation or Reinstatement?

Transfer of employment to a related or successor employer: If an employee is employed by a successor employer or transferred to a separate division, entity or location of the same Michael J. Deem employer, the employee will retain and be entitled to use all accrued sick time.

Separation of employment: Unless the employer has a policy or collective bargaining agreement providing for the payment of accrued sick leave upon termination, resignation, retirement or other separation from employment, the act does not require the employer to pay employees for unused accrued sick leave upon the separation from employment.

Reinstatement of employment: If an employee is separated from employment but then reinstated within six months, all of the employee’s unused and accrued sick time must be reinstated.

What Notice and Documentation Is Required?

Foreseeable absences: Employers may require advance notice, not to exceed seven calendar days, of the intention to use the leave and the expected duration. Employers may require employees to make a reasonable effort to schedule the use of sick leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. Employers may prohibit employees from using foreseeable sick leave on certain dates, and require reasonable documentation if sick leave that is not foreseeable is used during those dates.

Unforeseeable absences: Employers may require employees to give notice of the intention to use the leave as soon as practicable, provided that the employer has notified the employee of this requirement.

Absences of three days or more: If an employee is absent for at least three consecutive days, the employer may require documentation that confirms that the employee used sick leave for a covered purpose.

What Are the Notice and Record-Keeping Rules?

Employers must post a notification of employees’ rights under the act and provide employees with a written copy of the notice within 30 days after the department has issued a model notice and each time thereafter when an employee is hired or requests such a notice. Additionally, employers must retain records documenting hours worked by employees and paid sick time taken by employees for a period of five years and permit the department access to those records.

What If We Have a Collective Bargaining Agreement?

The act does not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is in effect at the time of the effective date of the act, at least until the CBA expires. Even then, employees or their representatives may waive the rights under the act during the negotiation of the CBA. What About Local Paid-Sick-Leave Laws?

The act preempts all existing and future municipal ordinances in New Jersey regarding paid sick time.

How Will the Law Be Enforced?

Employees may sue their employers for violating the act and can seek actual damages suffered as a result of the violation, plus an equal amount of liquidated damages.

How Does the Anti-Retaliation Provision Work?

The anti-retaliation provision of the act includes a rebuttable presumption that an employer’s actions are unlawful if it takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of the employee engaging in activity protected under the act. This includes such actions as filing a complaint with the department, cooperating with an investigation, opposing policies and practices that are unlawful under the act, or informing other individuals of their rights under the act.

What Should Employers Do Now? In anticipation of the effective date of this new law, you should review your paid time off, vacation or other paid leave policies to determine whether you will have to implement a paid-sicktime policy for any of your employees or amend your existing policies to ensure compliance with the act. You should also inform managers and supervisors of any new policy changes and of the importance of the provisions of the law prohibiting retaliation.

You should also consider revising your employee handbooks to account for these changes. For example, if you choose not to pay out accrued but unused sick leave upon termination, you must make that abundantly clear in your written policies. Finally, you should be on the lookout for the poster and template notice issued by the Department.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 13 - july 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your social instincts are energized, and your hormones may be flowing strongly. Because you feel attractive it is easy to attract others. Restrain your impulses; avoid making crucial changes in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Everything may go smoothly when you are with your tribe. It could require more patience to spend time with those of differing viewpoints.

Avoid arguments and overreacting to criticism in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may have a shorter than usual attention span but be sure to pay bills and watch overspending on non-essentials. In the week ahead you may need to discipline yourself to stay focused on responsibilities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Starting something new might take more patience than you’d like. As this week unfolds you might find it difficult to move forward with projects because plans seem to run into roadblocks at every turn. Hold off on launching new schemes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be patient and persistent, even if frustrations and delays crop up in your work in the week ahead. Get plenty of sleep so you can handle your responsibilities and any crises that erupt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It could be a challenge to concentrate in the upcoming week especially if there is too much going on. If your creative energies hit a brick wall, hit up your favorite someone for some good ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You could be possessive of a loved one’s affections and feel hurt if someone else earns their admiration.

Practice self-validation and remember love can be infinite. Remain balanced this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your feelings won’t change if conditions change. You and a loved one are on the same basic wavelength so the two of you can easily handle any challenging or unpredictable situations in the week to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When you feel good about yourself it is easy to be friendly toward others. You are shrewd about handling daily business. You could be reminded in the week to come that is better to save money than spend it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Balance the heavy load. Don’t add more tasks to your agenda in the upcoming week, as you will have enough to handle. You can’t place blame on anyone else if you refuse to take your obligations seriously.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be sensible and put things in proportion. In the upcoming week you might find occasions when you are tempted to overreact. Hold off on starting anything of major consequence and put contracts on the back burner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Once work is done you can have some fun. In the week ahead you must fulfill all your responsibilities, but in your spare time you can concentrate on making your surroundings more aesthetically appealing.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Make Your Summer Menu Sizzle With Grilled Steaks

By Wolfgang Puck

Are you still trying to decide on your ultimate summer main course? Or did you decide just moments ago to upgrade it? I’ve got good news for you: It’s not too late.

The secret is to start with the right high-quality star ingredient. If you want chicken, seek out plump boneless breasts or thighs, with or without the skin, depending on your preference, that will grill quickly and evenly.

Or look for fresh fish fillets of your choice, choosing those that appear moist and firm, with the fresh, clean scent of the sea.

If you’re set on serving meat, quick and easy grilling starts with the right cut. Seek out high-quality, tender meat that’s full of flavor and cooks quickly and easily. Pork loin chops or lamb tenderloin medallions are two examples that fit that description.

One of my favorite beef cuts is New York steak, also known as New York strip, a cut from the upper part of the short loin section combining superb tenderness with rich flavor.

All you need to do is grill the steak directly over high heat turning it once, until wellseared and done to perfection - which, to my preference is medium-rare, registering 135 F to 140 F (57 C to 60 C) on an instant-read grilling thermometer.

Of course, for any great ingredient, how you season it and the sauce or condiment you serve with it can easily elevate it from good to great. As you’ll see in my recipe for grilled New York steaks with cilantro-shallot sauce, such results are surprisingly easy to achieve.

The first step is simply drizzling a little peanut oil, which has a rich flavor that complements the meat, on the uncooked steaks.

(You could certainly use a good olive oil instead if you prefer). Then, I sprinkle on a generous amount of kosher salt and pepper on both sides. During grilling, the seasoning combines with the juices to form a flavorful crust to savor with each bite.

While the grill is heating, I also use that time to prepare an easy sauce for the steaks. In this recipe, that means simply sauteing shallots and garlic, cilantro, ginger and red pepper flakes, then quickly simmering the mixture with some stock or broth and bottled Chinese hoisin sauce (found in the Asian foods section of any well-stocked market), which adds richness and body.

If you like, you could serve the finished steaks whole and pass the sauce on the side.

But I prefer to take the extra step of slicing each steak and serving it with the sauce so the juices mingle with it. Enjoy!

GRILLED NEW YORK STEAKS WITH CILANTRO-SHALLOT SAUCE

Serves 6 8 tablespoons peanut oil 4 shallots, thinly sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus 12 whole sprigs 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup (125 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth 1/2 cup (125 mL) bottled Chinese hoisin sauce 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 boneless New York strip steaks, each 6 to 8 ounces (185 to 250 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Build a hot fire in a charcoal grill or preheat a gas or electric grill.

Meanwhile, make the sauce: Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a large saute pan, and place it over medium heat. Watch carefully and, when the oil just starts to give off wisps of smoke, add the shallots, garlic, chopped cilantro, ginger and red pepper flakes to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the stock, hoisin and soy sauce, and simmer briskly, stirring frequently, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in the honey and butter; reduce the heat to very low, cover and keep warm.

When the grill is ready, put the steaks on a platter and generously season both sides of the steaks generously with salt and pepper; there should be enough for the seasonings to be visible on the surface of the meat. Rub the steaks on both sides with the remaining peanut oil.

Place the steaks on the grill, and cook them 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning them once with grill tongs; an instant-read grill thermometer inserted into the middle of the thickest part of a steak should register 135 F to 140 F (57 C to 60 C). Transfer the steaks to a cutting board, cover loosely with heavy-duty aluminum foil, and set aside in a warm place to rest for 5 minutes, to let the juices settle.

Using a sharp carving knife, with the blade at a 45-degree angle, cut each steak crosswise into slices 1/4-inch (6-mm) thick, and arrange them overlapping on individual warmed serving plates. Spoon some warm sauce over each steak and transfer the rest to a sauceboat for guests who want extra. Garnish each steak with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.

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