2019-08-24 - The Jackson Times

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Crowds gather outside 175 Sunset Ave. Toms River, the headquarters for the Ocean County Health Department during a recent health fair aimed at older residents.

(Right) Representatives of Ocean County Animal Facilities - including several kittens - promoted the county agency’s two facilities during a recent health fair for senior citizens.

B y Bob Vosseller The Aug. 16 event T OM S R I V E R – featured 24 vendors/ The first Older Adults agencies inside and He alt h Fa i r host e d outside of the departby the Ocean County m e n t ’s 175 S u n s e t Healt h De pa r t ment Ave. headquarters. recently drew more “This is ou r f irst than 100 people look- e ve n t of t h i s t y p e ing for ways to im- for seniors in Ocean prove their lives.

County and its focus

is on bringing information about chronic disease, bringing awareness of our serv ice s t o olde r re s idents and havi ng many onsite agencies that will be presenting information to them,” Healt h De pa r t ment

representative Patricia High said.

Anne Brokin of Manchester was enjoying watching “Pixie,” a tiny gray kitten who was a mong several cats being showcased for adopt ion at t he (Fair - See Page 4)

Laughter Reaches Across Faiths

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Wouldn’t it be wonderful if people of all religions and ages could come together for a day to laugh, celebrate life and forget about their differences?

That’s just what happened on Sunday August 18 when Rabbi Robert Rubin of Temple Beth Or invited about a dozen houses of worship from Brick and northern Ocean County to a “Solidarity of the Faiths” comedy show, held at their temple on Van Zile Road.

Vermont comedian Rabbi Doctor Bob Alper spent some 90 minutes gently poking fun at religion, family life, seminary life, pop culture, air travel, and much

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more to some 200 attendees, who could also sign up for an ethnic food tasting after the show.

“We want to have a good time, and have the whole community get together and celebrate together, in contrast to what’s going on in the world,” Rabbi Rubin said before the show.

Rabbi Alper said he no longer has a congregation, but when he did he would always weave jokes into his sermons.

During his performance, Alper, 74, said one of his idols, Harrison Ford, now 77, is still making movies (Laughter - See Page 6)

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – The Township Council passed a resolution supporting the county’s lawsuit against the state regarding how jail employees are to operate with immigration enforcement. The state, meanwhile, says the county doesn’t have to change anything.

The crux of the issue is what information jail officials are allowed to ask inmates, and what information they would then provide to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Currently, when an inmate is brought into the Ocean County Jail, they are interviewed about their country of origin and where they are born, a county official said. If there are any red f lags, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is notified. It is then up to the discretion of ICE whether they want to interview the suspect about their residency status.

County officials have stated that they feel they are stuck between two regulations: (Lawsuit - See Page 5)

Town Bonds For Vehicles, Projects

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – The Township Council approved a bond ordinance to pay for a number of projects and vehicles.

The ordinance appropriated $3,217,809.93 for all of the purchases. Of this amount, $2,374,958 will be borrowed. There is a down payment of $124,998.25 required by law. The remainder, $717,853.68, is being re-appropriated from previous bonds. What this means is that the township bonded for projects or purchases in the past. Sometimes, money is left over because the project came in under budget or was canceled.

This money can then be used for certain other work.

The projects are as follows: road/drainage/sidewalk improvements, irrigation (Town - See Page 6)

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Ocean County Animal Facilities booth that was strategically placed near the front of the building as entrants came into the fair.

“I’m a nurse and I like to pick up information on new medications and I wanted to also pick up some information for my nephew about the animal shelter,” Brokin said. She was among the early arrivals at the event.

“We have two facilities, one in Jackson and another in Manahawkin,” said Sean Fitzgerald, a supervisor at Ocean County Animal Facilities.

“We currently have 29 cats and f ive dogs up for adoption and we are here to bring awareness of what we do at our shelters. We are also here to promote our half price adoption day at both our facilities,” Fitzgerald added.

“Lots of people are coming by our t a ble a l r e a dy,” A s si s t a nt M a n a ge r Jackie Strawder said.

Ocean County Animal Facilities offers free rabies clinics by appointment on Wednesdays from 11-11:30 a.m. at both its locations. The Jackson facility can be reached at 732-657-8096 while the Manahawkin location can be reached by calling 609-978-0127.

“Many seniors benefit from the companionship of pets,” High said.

Jessica Nylen, who works as a health education representative for the county Health Department said that while this was the f irst health fair aimed at senior citizens, the depar tment also offers a Latino Health Fair each September and a health fair for minorities in April. Both are held at the same location.

“We worked together as a team to put this on and we are ver y excited about the turnout. I know we will be doing this again in the future,” Field Representative Lauren Petraglia said.

Fel low Field Re pr e se nt at ive Kel ly Larney said that the event which was held from 9 a.m. to noon had “75 to 100 people so far,” and that was before 9:30 a.m.

Peter Cu ratolo, chief of ad ministrative services of the Ocean County Healt h De pa r t ment cou ld not have been more pleased with the event’s

turnout or the variety of vendors/agencies who came out to make it a success.

“We have state off ices represented here today. We also have information about diabetes, health care, cholesterol and blood pressu re screen i ngs. We have buses pulling up with residents f rom all across the cou nt y. We are very eager to do this again next year,” Curatolo said.

Curatolo said his depar tment recog n i z e s t h e d ive r s e n e s s of O c e a n County. “We want everyone from our 600,000-member community here in Ocean County to feel at home, to have a medical home, and that they have a sympathetic ear and to k now that there is someone here to answer their questions about health.”

Jackson resident Karen Boyd learned about the event from reading The Jackson Times and was enjoying the event.

“I’m waiting to have a free hearing test done. I picked up a lot of information and they had refreshments.”

Doug Steffy of Barnegat said, “many times you come to things like this and you lear n about so many new medicines and how you can adopt a better healthier lifestyle.”

Abby Thompson, a Youth Prevention Ma nager for t he DA RT P revent ion Coalition which par t ners with RWJ Barnabas Health, was promoting what her agency does. DART is comprised of community leaders including law enforcement and government officials, educators, business owners, treatment providers, clergy and youth to focus o n p r e ve nt i ng u n d e r a ge d r i n k i ng , prescription dr ug misuse, and illegal use of marijuana and tobacco.

Her message to seniors at the event was to bring awareness of prescription dr ug disposal methods for medicines that had expired. “We want seniors to be aware of the safe methods to dispose of their medicines to make sure they don’t end up in the hands of ot he r s who m ay m i s u s e t he m ,” Thompson said.

Health Depar t ment representative Claudia Ganopoulos provided attendees with information about Medicare and various senior care issues. For information call 732-929-2091. “We help with everything that touches seniors’ health,” Ganopoulos said.

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Lawsuit:

Continued From Page 1 federal law and a state directive. Federal generally supersedes state, but they don’t want to have any repercussions for not following the state.

The county f iled a lawsuit against the state to allow them to continue following federal guidelines.

The Jackson Township Council threw their suppor t in with the cou nt y at t h e i r m o s t r e c e nt m e e t i n g. A fe w members of the council lamented that the issue needed to be discussed at all, stating that when jail employees cooperate with ICE it should be understood as being in the best interest of ever yone.

The also highlighted language in the resolution: “The Directive has led to increased concer ns by gover nmental entities and police forces due to the lack of infor mation sharing and cooperation with ICE.” Councilman Alex Sauickie III spoke about how he agreed with the county’s lawsuit. He said he was in lower Manhattan after the attacks on Sept.

11, 2001. A lack of information led to those attacks.

The 9/11 Commission Report from the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States says that there was a lack of information being shared that might have allowed American intelligence to lear n about t he plot before it happened. T he

The Jackson Times, August 24, 2019, Page 5 Commission noted that it studied the attacks with the benef it of hindsight, and did not cast blame on off icials who were doing their best under the conditions they found themselves.

Why The Immigration Rules Changed The State Attor ney General issued a Directive at the end of last year that law enforcement agencies must not ask about residency stat us unless it is relevant to the crime being investigated.

T he r e a son for t h i s D i r e c t ive i s that, in order for police to do their jobs properly, they have to be t r usted by the public. An undocumented im migrant who wit nessed a crime or is the victim of a crime is less likely to repor t it to police if they fear depor tation, according to the Attor ney General’s off ice.

“This fear makes it more diff icult for off icers to solve crimes and bring suspects to justice, putting all New Jerseyans at risk,” Attor ney General Gu rbi r G rewal w rote i n t he d i rect ive. “ To be cle a r, not h i ng i n t h is new Directive limits New Jersey law enforcement agencies or off icers f rom enforcing state law – and nothing in this Directive should be read to imply that Ne w Je r s e y p r ov i d e s “s a n c t u a r y ” to those who com mit crimes in this state. Any person who violates New Jersey’s criminal laws

can and will be held accountable for their actions, no matter their im migration stat us. Similarly, nothing in this Di rective rest r icts New Jersey law enforcement agencies or off icers f r om c omply i ng w it h t he r e q u i r e ments of Federal law or valid cour t orde r s, i nclud i ng jud icial ly-issue d ar rest war rants for individuals, regardless of im migration stat us.”

Basically, the directive states that local law enforcement should n’t be asking about residency or helping ICE just for the pur poses of im migration enforcement. T hey must work with ICE, however, for violent or sexual crimes such as: A ny f irst or second degree offense, as def ined in N.J.S.A 2C:43-1; A ny i n d ic t a ble d o m e s t ic v iole n c e offense def ined in N.J.S.A. 2C:25-19; A list of other crimes such as assault, endangering the welfare of children, burglary, witness tampering, eluding, stalking, and more.

The directive also states that law enforcement can no longer keep an of f ic e fo r IC E , a n d t h e c o u nt y i s complying with that, a county off icial said. The ICE off icer has worked remotely in the past, so there is really little difference.

The count y will continue to operate as they have been until the lawsuit comes to f r uition, he said. They will st i l l que st ion su sp e ct s about t hei r nation of origin and repor t suspicions to ICE.

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State: No Lawsuit Needed The State Attorney General’s office, when reached for com ment by th is newspaper, stated that there is nothing in the directive that says the county cannot continue working with ICE in the way that it has been.

“Nothing in the Directive restricts officers from complying with the requirements of federal law, including 8 U.S.C. § 1373,” read a statement from Peter Aseltine, spokesman for the Attorney General’s office.

After the meeting, a reporter from The Jackson Times informed council members of the state’s comments. Sauickie said that even if the state says there’s nothing to change, it’s still prudent to support the county in this measure, and add its weight to the lawsuit.

P rev iou sly, Be rkeley Tow n sh ip’s governing body also said they would support and join the lawsuit at the July Township Council meeting.

“Under the Directive, local, county and state law enforcement personnel are ordered not to stop, search or detain immigrants at the request of ICE, except in cases of serious or violent crimes, or final deportation orders,” Berkeley’s resolution supporting the lawsuit reads. “Several local Ocean Cou nt y depar t ments, such as the Ocean County Jail, have continued to provide information to ICE despite the Directive, leaving them susceptible to reprimand from the State.”

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Continued From Page 1 improvements for Town Hall, and acquisition of a rolling bin for the Building Department, with a total appropriation and estimated cost of $1,192,780 purchase and outfitting of five new police vehicles, acquisition of various police equipment, and record retention for various departments, with a total appropriation and estimated cost of $486,593.75 acquisitions for the Building Department, including, but not limited to, a trailer, tablets, and the purchase and outfitting of four new vehicles; and various improvements to public buildings and grounds, including, but not limited to, sink removal and replacement and grease traps reinstallation/ reconnection at the Senior Center, and roof improvements to the Motorpool Building and Justice Complex, with a total appropriation and estimated cost of $633,995 improvements to public buildings and grounds, including, but not limited to, miscellaneous playground repairs; installation of handicap doors at the Department of Public Works (DPW) Building, Senior Center, Administration Building, and Justice Complex; acquisition and installation of a back-up power/automatic transfer switch for the Annex Building emergency generator; and acquisition

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Continued From Page 1 such as “Indiana Jones and the Enlarged Prostate.” A new movie in the Fugitive series is entitled “Dr. Richard Kimble Flees Assisted Living,” Alper joked.

He said he taught his cat, named Bob Jr., a trick: “feigning indifference.” Alper said the state of Vermont was independent for 14 years, but joined the Union to get cable.

“In the summer, Jewish farmers in Vermont drive tractors with Florida plates,” he joked.

Alper said that humor is important in life. “When people are sad, comedy cheers them. When people are angry, comedy calms them,” he said to the audience.

He quoted Maya Angelou, who said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Temple Beth Or member Noel Biller chaired the event, which he said was created because of the news of the day.

“There are shootings and misery in the news, but here in Brick we all get along, regardless of your

and installation of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for the Justice Complex, with a total appropriation and estimated cost of $733,378.68 purchase and outfitting of three new vehicles for the Division of Code Enforcement & Housing, one new vehicle for the Division of Recreation, and one new vehicle for the Department of Municipal Assessor, with a total appropriation and estimated cost of $171,062.50 New Police Officer In other news, the Township Council welcomed Curtis Nagel to the police force at the rank of Officer.

Radio Tower The Township Council approved a lease agreement to build a radio tower on land owned by a fire department.

Block 5806, Lot 1 is owned by Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 3. It is the “most suitable property for the Township to construct a radio tower for the operation of the Township of Jackson’s Police Radio System,” according to the ordinance approving this agreement.

The township will pay the company $36,000 every year for the leasehold interest in the property.

faith,” he said after the show. “If we accomplished this, we have achieved our goal.”

Father Ed Blanchett of Visitation Roman Catholic Church in Brick came to the comedy show with six St. Vincent de Paul Society members.

“It was really great, the comedian was good at making everyone of all different faiths feel comfortable, and see the humor in our own lives,” he said after the show. “It was really great to be here.”

Father Gary Breton from Brick’s Orthodox Christian Church of the Annunciation attended the comedy show with eight members of his parish.

“It was a great show. As he says, laughter brings us all together and allows us to deal with some of the issues going on,” he said.

Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door for the comedy show. The price for the optional food tasting was $18 per person. Rabbi Rubin said that after costs, the event broke even.

In addition to representatives from various houses of worship, also seen in the audience was Mayor John G. Ducey, Council President Andrea Zapcic, Councilman Jim Fozman, and Councilman Art Halloran with their spouses; and Township Planner Tara Paxton.

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NJ Transit Cancellations, Performance Will Be Online TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 80, requiring NJ TRANSIT rail performance metrics to be shared with the public monthly through the agency’s website. This step forward in providing transparency and accountability for commuters follows from a number of the fi ndings in the independent audit of the agency’s operations ordered by the Governor and released in October 2018.

“Improving communi-

cat ion w it h cu st ome r s has been among the most impor tant objectives in our efforts to improve NJ TRANSIT performance, safety, and reliability,” said Governor Murphy. “The step we’re taking today requiring performance metrics to be released monthly will give rail commuters the information they need to make informed decisions and provide accountability to the public in real time.”

“As the Board Chair of NJ TRANSIT, I am a fi rm

believer in transparency and enhanced metrics to measure our progress toward improved service,” said Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “Formalizing the reporting requi rements th rough an executive order ensures that NJ Transit will be held accountable for its performance for administrations to come.”

“When I arrived at NJ TRANSIT, I found a hol-

lowed out, severely neglected organization which hampered our ability to deliver the ser vice ou r customers rightfully expect and deser ve,” said NJ TR ANSIT President and CEO Kevin Corbett.

“We’ve taken aggressive measures to address recr uiting, infrastr uct ure needs and languishing capital projects. As a result, we are rapidly restoring the depleted ranks of employees and seeing improved performance that indicates

we’ve turned a corner. But make no mistake, we still have a lot of ground to make up. I will not be satisfied until our customers are. Increased transparency and improved metrics will hold our organization accountable at all times.”

The key perfor mance metrics contained in the monthly releases will include the total number of cancellations each month and a listing of the specific types of cancellations, on time rail performance and

mean distance between failures of each NJ TRANSIT line, and other information that the Commissioner of Transportation deems appropriate to inform commuters of commuter rail performance.

NJ TRANSIT will provide the public with a uniform progress report beginning with data from October 2019, to be released in November 2019. The release will also include historical month-bymonth information dating back to January 2017.

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Freeholders Fight For Affordable Flood Insurance

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – When you live by the water, it is not always beach days and sunshine.

Coastal communities such as the Jersey Shore are also at a higher risk for flooding.

Ocean County officials say that flood insurance is key to protecting yourself when living in a coastal community.

“Flood insurance and mitigation funding from the National Flood Insurance Program was critical to rebuilding Ocean County and other areas of the state affected by Superstorm Sandy which unleashed unprecedented devastation when the storm hit in October of 2012,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs. “And while we know the importance of flood insurance, we also know that it has to be affordable for our homeowners.

On August 7, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders passed a resolution calling on federal leaders to extend the National Flood Insurance Program and provide affordable rates and sensible coverage to property owners. The NFIP is due to expire September 30.

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“Changes being considered to the national flood insurance program could increase rates substantially leaving homeowners without proper coverage or struggling to pay the bill,”

Vicari said. “We want our federal leaders to take a closer look at this legislation so that it doesn’t harm our citizens or the citizens across the U.S. who need to have flood insurance.”

According to George Kasimo, an advocate with Stop FEMA Now, the Freeholders are not the first to call for change. Many other municipalities are also asking for affordable flood insurance.

“The Freeholders are working for property owners in making sure flood insurance is affordable,” he said. “Under a proposed provision in the Flood Insurance Program, rates could rise 18 to 25 percent. This will have a negative effect on property values and will also affect our taxes.”

Companion bills S 2187/HR 3872 propose capping annual rate increases to 9 percent.

Kasimo noted there are 53,000 flood insurance policies issued to Ocean County property owners insuring $19 billion in property.

In March, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, (FEMA) announced a redesigned risk system, Risk Rating 2.0, which the administration states will better reflect a property’s unique flood risk.

“This new rating has the potential to significantly impact homeowners in Ocean County,” Vicari said. “The new rating is also expected to increase the number of properties requiring flood insurance as they expand beyond the current regulated Special Flood Hazard Areas. “It’s important our Congressional representatives hear our concerns and address the issue so flood insurance is affordable and any changes to the program do not have a negative impact on property owners.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Giant Leap Awaits Next Step In Space Exploration It was with great fanfare and acclai m that Americans recently celebr at ed t he 50 t h A nniversary of the Moon Landing. In1969, it was easy to rally around the dream of putting a man on the Moon when it was part of an intense scientific and innovative race against the Russians, but as the Space Race wound down, so too did widespread interest.

The United States went to the moon not because the public demanded it, but because presidents and Congress believed it served a greater political purpose during the Cold War. Un fo r t u n a t el y, t h e public’s enthusiasm and support was short-lived after Apollo 11. The program did not receive the same enthusiastic public and political suppor t.

T he levels of fe de r al spending which NASA had received had become u ntenable to a public which had become f inancially wary and disillusioned. The final three missions, Apollos 18,19, and 20, with hardware already built, and crews selected, were abruptly cancelled.

Currently, there is a renewed interest in returning to the moon and

beyond, mainly due to the national pride experienced 50 years ago and now revitalized. We must thank Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins, and Buzz A ld r i n for re m i nd i ng us of the importance of science and technology to our civilization.

The reasons for visiting the moon and potentially, other planets and bodies in our solar system, are numerous. They would be the greatest scientific endeavors of our exist e nce, al low i ng u s t o further understand the creation of our planet and solar system.

Returning to the moon a nd beyond w ill u lt imately help us process and address another issue of great concern: the health of our big blue marble, planet Earth.

It is my hope that the current enthusiasm and interest in the space program will not be shortlived once again, but the start of a new space race to the Moon and beyond.

As Isaac Newton wrote in the 17th century, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Mike Collins, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong are those giants.

Bruce Miller Jackson

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Barnegat’s Democracy In Jeopardy Democracy is in jeopardy here in Barnegat. Two instances occurred causing great concern on the health of our democracy and the willingness of people to have an open mind.

First: Our elected representative for CD3, Congressman Andy Kim, was scheduled to speak on Aug. 29 at Mirage, as approved by their Board of Trustees. His agenda was to talk about his activities in Washington and to listen to residents’ comments and concerns. The Mirage Board rescinded their invitation because they received several threatening emails and calls from residents who were outraged, demanding that Rep. Kim not be allowed to speak. The cancellation of this event is disgraceful and those residents should be ashamed of themselves. Congressman Kim is our duly elected representative who is trying to make himself accessible to his constituents, which is the exact opposite of what his predecessor did.

Second: On Aug. 6 at the Barnegat Township Committee meeting, Mayor Al Cirulli “preached” a 20-plus minute “sermon” opposing new legislation for middle/ high school curriculums to include instruction on the political/economic/social contributions of people with disabilities and the LGBTQ community. One would have thought we were in church having “fire and brimstone” thrown at us. Cirulli said this law was “…an affront to Almighty God.” At that meeting I reminded him that in this country we have a separation of church and state. The mayor frequently violates that requirement and invokes the name of Jesus Christ in many of his speeches. He is the mayor representing a governmental body and religion has no place in our government. In fact, he has refused to officiate over gay marriages.

Letters To The Editor Officiating at marriages is back any longer by regres- night the 26th, and the two a mayoral function, and if he refuses to perform that function, he should resign.

In fact, I would call for his resignation now in view of his complete intolerance of the LGBTQ community.

Marianne P. Clemente Barnegat

Why I’m Running For Assembly I’m Wayne Lewis, and I’m running for the General Assembly in New Jersey’s 9th Legislative District. I never thought I’d ever run for a seat in the Legislature, but the social, economic, and ecological crisis facing our state, and planet will not wait. That is why I chose to run.

I graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in biochemistry/biophysics and went on to earn two graduate degrees from Penn State. I worked as an adjunct professor at Penn State before I fell in love with South Jersey. Since 2008, My wife Diane and I have raised our family in Galloway. For the last 15 years, I have made my living playing poker, an unorthodox background perhaps, but I have long earned a comfortable income making risk/reward decisions. As a professional, I can tell you this, anything less than drastic urgent systemic action on the crises we face is a very bad bet.

I’m running one of the most progressive campaigns in the history of New Jersey - a campaign built on a fundamental message: compassion.

Compassion for the poor - including those working two...even three jobs - yet forced to choose which meal to skip.

Compassion for the sick, the homeless, the marginalized, and the structurally disadvantaged.

Compassion for our children - who will live the worst effects of climate change.

New Jersey won’t be held

sive politics and special interests.

I will advocate for the right to a clean, healthy environment and quality education for our youth.

I will fight to make affordable housing a right - and to end the mass exodus from New Jersey.

I will push to end the failed war on drugs.

To those looking for compassionate, intelligent leadership in Trenton - you deserve better. We deserve better.

Our campaign isn’t about parties, it’s about people and what we hold most dear. It’s about providing an equal opportunity to live a life you find meaningful, preservation of nature in all her glorious complexity, and the rights of our great-grandchildren to enjoy these same values. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, or independent, I think we can all agree on what’s really important: resilient local communities, vibrant local economies, and a healthy planet our children can thrive on.

We cannot do it alone. To be able to institute radical change in New Jersey will require equally radical participation, collective action undertaken from our campaign all the way through to decision-making throughout the legislative process.

I’m asking you, personally, to come out to one of our many campaign events, hear the consistency in my message, and understand that I am not just another bought politician. I will always advocate for the ordinary people who bear the brunt of mismanagement in Trenton.

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Manchester Cops To Be Commended From what I can see, Manchester is blessed with a terrific police force! We had to call upon them on Friday

policemen were courteous, helpful and totally above board and professional in every sense of the word.

If these two fine men were representative of the entire force (and I believe they are), I cannot imagine any other town or city in New Jersey being more blessed than we are.

Police don’t get enough credit for the good they do these days, in some quarters they are even despised, sadly. But in Manchester Township, New Jersey we have an awful lot to appreciate! A sincere thank you to the officers who were so helpful.

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Police Have Bigger Problems To Worry About Can I ask a favor of our municipalities (including the town of Lavallette) going forward, can we stop using the term “civil servant” especially when discussing our boys (and girls) in blue?

As blatantly mercenary as police work has seemingly become over the last 20 years or so, I think that most of us understand the cops themselves are typically just following orders and most would still do anything they can including putting themselves in “harm’s way” to help a stranger. Most of us also know that it’s our greedy municipal leaders who come up with ways of treating their citizens like ATMs to gather revenue for their respective municipalities via dubious violations, often times through some form of entrapment which has the opposite effect of making us feel safer.

It goes beyond mercenary however, into the “mean & heartless” category when two Lavallette police officers have the gall to drive a truck onto a beach on a sunny summer Saturday and harass people in bathing (Letters - See Page 9)

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The Magic of Harry Potter Comes To Ocean County Mall

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Wizards and muggles unite!

The Ocean County Mall is hosting a new and improved Harry Potter: Wizards Unite game play experience!

As one of Simon’s 200+ retailers, Ocean County Mall will feature increased rewards, elusive enemies, and multiple sponsored Inns and Fortresses, giving players more XP and more spell energy than any other non-sponsored location in the US! Spend the day shopping around the mall, or dining at one of the various restaurants, while playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. In the future, select Simon properties will also host real-world events and QR assignments for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.

“Ocean County Mall is committed to creating fun, innovative, real-life experiences for our

shoppers, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is exactly the type of cutting-edge activation our customers get excited about playing. We believe the elevated gameplay we’re offering as a part of the program will drive traffic and excitement for our properties as well as the brands and retailers at Simon,” said Tara Melodick.

In Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, players are new recruits of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force investigating the chaotic magical activity that is leaking into the Muggle world, working together to solve the mystery of this Calamity. Explore real-world neighborhoods and cities to discover mysterious artifacts, cast spells, and encounter fantastic beasts and iconic characters along the way!

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Knights Of Columbus Fundraising Trips MANAHAWKIN – The following are the Knights of Columbus fundraising trips for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Jude’s Hospital for Children and other charities: • September 11-13: Hudson Valley, New York includes West Point tour, two breakfasts, two dinners, two hour Hudson boat tour, wine tasting tour, and transportation and driver gratuity.

Cost is $479 per person.

• November 19-20: Trip to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino includes hotel, buffet, transportation, driver gratuity, $20 casino credit and comps. Cost is $195 per person.

• December 4: Sight & Sound Theater “Miracle of Christmas” includes admission, buffet lunch, transportation, and driver gratuity. Cost is $139.

For information, contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

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coolers at one of our most sacred American leisure spots, the Jersey Shore, then I would simply ask that we at least have the decency to cease using the term “civil servant” when describing our police officers.

The behavior I witnessed on a recent Saturday towards countless groups of law-abiding adults from armed officers whether they were enjoying a wine cooler, a beer or a non-alcoholic soda, made me feel very sad about who our so-called authorities think the enemy is in America, because at this point, it’s all of us.

Continued From Page 8 suits by asking them to open their coolers so that they can inspect them for alcohol and potentially slap an ill-advised and excessive $200 fine on any adults enjoying their legally purchased adult beverages. Do we really need to continue heading in a direction where the people we pay to protect us find new ways to make us suffer on the one or two free days we have off every week? Am I out of line to call this sick and draconian behavior? Really, if you step back for a minute and see how brutally mean and nasty it is to search people’s

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Back To School: Drive Safe, Buy Local

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – It’s a parent’s favorite time of year: back to school for the kids.

But Ocean County officials are reminding drivers and parents to keep their heads on straight while school buses make their way back onto local roadways.

It is important to remember that drivers must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing.

“Yet year after year we still get reports of near tragedies when drivers pass a stopped school bus,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari. “I’ve seen it myself. It has to stop.”

As the first day of school approaches, officials are urging caution.

“It only takes a moment for tragedy to strike,” Vicari said. “Whether students take the bus, walk, ride a bicycle or are driven to school by their parents, there are safety rules everyone must follow.”

Drivers should take note of lower speed limits near schools and be on the lookout for pedestrians in a school zone.

“Take a hard look,” Vicari said. “Look, and then look again, for the child hidden by parked cars, shrubbery or high grass, trees, or poles. Even mailboxes can obscure a child, if only for a moment.”

Vicari also noted that a driver must be aware before they even leave the driveway.

“Even while backing out of your driveway you may encounter inattentive students walking or biking to school,” he said.

For students, it is important to check for traffic when stepping off the school bus.

“Never trust a vehicle to stop just because the bus is flashing its red warning lights.

Always look both ways before crossing the street after stepping out of the school bus,” Vicari said.

Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines provided a few tips for children walking or biking to school: always follow the same route, avoid short cuts, walk in groups and pay attention to any hazards along the way.

Officials also remind parents that they can do their part to protect the children by checking up on The Megan’s Law database for information on any convicted sex offenders that may be living nearby. Towns, counties, zip codes and even individual streets can be easily reviewed.

“This only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference in keeping a child safe,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety.

Kelly also suggested periodically checking the Megan’s Law database throughout the year, as it is continuously updated.

“It’s important to know what dangers a child may encounter when they travel to and from school,” he said. “It’s also essential that they learn to avoid strangers and how to react if they are approached by an adult they do not know.”

You can access the database through the Ocean County Government Homepage at co.ocean.nj.us.

Lastly, keep in mind those local businesses when shopping for school supplies this year.

“Our local businesses offer everything for school shopping, whether it is that perfect lunchbox for your first grader or a new laptop for a student heading off to college,” Vicari said. “Keep a friend or neighbor working. Buy local.”

Shopping local can also protect against fraud, with help from the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs.

42nd Annual Festival of the Sea

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The 42nd Annual Festival of the Sea will be held on Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., at Arnold Avenue in the Point Pleasant Beach Borough.

Visitors can sample dishes by area’s finest restaurants, from chowder to lobster to steak, there will be arts and crafts, pony

rides, kid games, live entertainment and more.

Voted Best Seafood Festival in Ocean County by the Asbury Park Press Readers Year after Year!

Free shuttles will be provided. Admission is free. Rain date: September 22.

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Officials: Teen Suicide A Big Issue In Ocean County

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – While it may be hard to hear, it is important to be aware of: suicide has become the third leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 10-24.

While vape pens and underage drinking are the usual cause for concern, parents and guardians should also keep a close eye on teenagers for other risk factors.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 14 young people between the ages of 10 and 24 committed suicide from 2013 to 2015 in Ocean County.

During the same two year period, there was a whopping 283 cases for the entire state.

“Sadly, society is putting more and more pressure on our young people today. Peer pressure, bullying, social media, drugs and alcohol are just some of the social challenges young people are trying to navigate,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little.

According to the same AFSP study, from 2013 to 2015, Ocean County had 1 of the 3 highest rates in the state for suicide attempts and self-inflicted injuries among 10 to 24 year olds.

“It’s become another public health issue with too many sad endings,” said Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator.

“However, research has shown suicide deaths can be preventable. The key is promoting the work of suicide prevention and mental health

awareness. Increased collaboration with state, local and community partners is essential for success.”

Prevention efforts begin with educating pediatricians, primary health care providers, school personnel and families on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide and what action to take when intent is disclosed.

“Help is available. Young people need to be encouraged to speak with a trusted adult or call a suicide prevention hotline if they feel overwhelmed, depressed or are having suicidal thoughts, said Kimberly Reilly, OCHD Chief of Administrative Services. “Parents that are concerned their child may be suffering from depression or suicidal tendencies need to act quick - do not wait, seek professional help right away.”

Symptoms of depression or suicidal tendencies may be hard to detect. Officials note that challenges like divorce, remarriage, relationship problems and social media can be major factors.

“Earlier detection means earlier treatment,” Regenye added. “That’s why it is so important for parents, loved ones and educators to keep an eye out for the signs of depression or any other mental health concerns.”

For more information, or for links to suicide prevention websites and hotlines, visit the OCHD website at ochd.org or follow us on Twitter@OCpublichealth or Facebook.

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After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to a participant’s home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks.

In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: • Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs.

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• Must return all materials on time, with the assistance from the assigned volunteer.

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There will be a gift auction, pig roast, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, salads, clams, sausage, ice cream, games, inflatables, face painting, rock climbing, and more.

Tickets are available at the Police Department or any Jackson Officer. For information, contact 732-928-1111 ext. 5230.

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Westlake Tennis Club Supports Autism

By Linda Lafer JACKSON – On Saturday, July 27, the Westlake Tennis Club held its annual fundraiser to benefit Autism New Jersey and POAC (Parents of Autistic Children). This activity-packed day began at 8 a.m. with a mixed-doubles round robin organized by Albie Shapiro. The 32 participants enjoyed a delicious continental breakfast, arranged

by Helene Kleinwaks, under the shade of the beautiful Ashe Pavilion.

Following a break from the morning schedule, the evening festivities began at 4:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese party in the clubhouse. Both tennis members and their guests, dressed in their finest attire, engaged in lively conversation while awaiting the sold-out main event of the night.

The ballroom doors opened at 5:30 p.m. to an excited group of 219 people.

Co-chairpersons Howard Lazan and Steve Friedland welcomed everyone and stressed the importance of this fundraiser.

Subsequently, Mr. Lazan introduced Ellen Schisler, Autism New Jersey Associate Executive Director. She emphasized the significant impact that autism has had on society and expressed her gratitude to the Westlake community for its generosity.

A tasty buffet dinner was then served by the efficient and professional Westlake

Restaurant Group staff.

The audience was fortunate to have two separate musical entertainers. DJ Frank Labisi started and ended the evening with his amazing selection of diverse tunes.

The fabulous trio called Memories, who performed last year, sang from their repertoire of ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s hits. All of the entertainers inspired the crowd to literally dance the night away. Three 50/50 raffle drawings totaling $1,200 added to the excitement with each of the lucky winners picked to receive a substantial cash prize. Prior to the dinner, additional monies were raised for the second year in a row through an e-auction with 37 participating individual and merchant donors. The entire benefit raised $8,950 which resulted in Howard Lazan reaching beyond his original cumulative goal of $100,000.

Special thanks go to co-chairpersons Howard and Toby Lazan and Arlene and Steve Friedland, the autism dinner committee, numerous corporate and small business sponsors, Westlake Restaurant Group Manager Patsy Lang and her staff, Clubhouse Director Joanne Goldberg Clubhouse Director and her crew, and all of the other residents whose tireless dedication and generous donations contributed to this most successful event.

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County Prepared To Service Pets with Disaster Relief

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY — According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, over a third of US households are also home to a furry companion. In Ocean County, many local families have dogs or cats they consider part of the family.

In an effort to service both humans and animals in the event of an emergency, Ocean County has become the newest member of the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program.

AKC Reunite is the largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service provider in the United States. Their national program, AKC Pet Disaster Relief, is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in response to natural or civil disasters.

In collaboration with local American Kennel Club dog clubs and dog lovers, AKC Reunite presented an emergency trailer to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. The AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer will be available to dispatch to any disaster scene that needs assistance sheltering pets.

“We are beyond grateful to AKC Reunite and the Kennel Club of Philadelphia for providing us with this life-saving tool for our community,” said Kevin Cooney of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. “Our department is now better equipped to help pets and pet owners in the case of a disaster.”

In the event of an emergency, the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers create a safe, temporary home for at least 65 pets during the first 72 hours after a disaster is declared. Inside the trailers you will find essential animal care items including crates and carriers, AKC Reunite microchips, an AKC Reunite universal microchip scanner, bowls, collars, leashes, fans, lighting and a generator, cleaning supplies and maintenance items. These supplies can be used as co-location shelters, where people can evacuate with their pets, as well as emergency

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“This is the 76th trailer donated through the AKC Pet Disaster Relief program. The trailer will provide critical resources to help the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office quickly assist its community when responding to natural disasters,” said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO. “Safe, effective pet sheltering solutions are important following a disaster, and we are

pleased that an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer will be available to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office as a vital tool.”

A generous donation of $100,000, courtesy of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia, funded the purchase of the OCSD’s new trailer. While Ocean County was the first, the donations funds will continue to provide trailers to eight other counties throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

“Our association is thrilled to be able to bring such an important resource like the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office,” said Wayne Ferguson, President of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. “The trailer will help the organization assist their community in times of disaster”.

For more information about AKC Pet Disaster Relief, visit akcreunite.org/relief.

Synopsis of the Annual Audit of Fire District No. 2, Township of Jackson, Statement of Net Position December 31, 2018, as required by NJSA 40A: 5A-16.

Statement of Net Assets Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses Capital assets, net Contribution receivable - length of service award program Cash and investments - length of service award program Total Assets Deferred Outflows of Resources Deferred Outflows - PERS Deferred Outflows - PFRS Total Deferred Outflows of Resources Total Assets and Deferred Outflows of Resources Liabilities Current Liabilities Capital lease oblilgation payable Due to fire company Accounts payable and accrued expenses Total Current Liabilities NonCurrent Liabilities Capital lease oblilgation payable Net pension liability - PERS Net pension liability - PFRS Net assets available for program benefits - length of service award program Total Noncurrent Liabilities Total Liabilities Deferred Inflows of Resources Deferred Inflows - PERS Deferred Inflows - PFRS Deferred Inflows - other Total Deferred Inflows of Resources Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows of Resources Net Position Net Position Net investment in capital assets Restricted for capital projects Unrestricted Total Net Position Statement of Activities Expenses Operating appropriations: Administration Cost of operations and maintenance Operating appropriations offest with revenues Interest expense Length of service award program (LOSAP) - Contribution P.L. 1997, c.388) State of New Jersey special funding situation - OPEB Total Program Expenses General Revenues Amount raised by taxation Charges for services Interest on investments and deposits Operating grant revenues Miscellaneous revenue State of New Jersey special funding situation - OPEB Total General Revenues Change In Net Position Net Position - Beginning of Year Net Position - End of Year

2018 $2,638,753 $48,927 $80,396 $1,784,116 $22,321 $385,218 $4,959,731 $311,680 $610,854 $922,534 $5,882,265 $128,276 $15,463 $310,763 $454,502 $60,299 $492,793 $1,304,227 $405,539 $2,264,858 $2,719,360 $229,710 $723,134 $116,850 $1,069,694 $3,789,054 $1,595,541 $926,749 ($429,079) $2,093,211 2018 $264,374 $1,607,730 $94,691 $13,785 $22,321 $46,337 $2,049,238 $1,829,075 $128,628 $6,689 $4,342 $22,511 $46,337 $2,037,582 ($11,656) $2,104,867 $2,093,211

The above synopsis was prepared from the financial statements with independent auditor’s report of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, for the year ended December 31, 2018. The financial statements with independent auditor’s report, submitted by Mohel Elliott Bauer & Gass, Certified Public Accountants, is on file at the clerk’s office, Jackson Township and may be inspected by any interested person.

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BEYOND Doing It Yourself…... No matter how well you clean and maintain your devices, wax and debris build up inside the casing, and tiny components wear out. When you come in for your clean and checks, your devices get a deep clean and any worn-out components such as domes and tubing get replaced, so you never miss a moment of what’s most important.

NEW SETTINGS The birth of a child, a new job, or a new hobby can affect whether your current settings match your hearing needs.

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HEARING HELP You might continue to lose hearing over time because of aging or other factors. At your annual hearing checkup, your device settings are adjusted to reflect any changes in your hearing needs.

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

3 Tips To Survive On Hydrocodone And Other Opioids

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Vicodin and Lortab are two brand names of one of the most popular drugs in the entire world!

Generically, it is called “hydrocodone with apap” where the “apap” is an abbreviation for acetaminophen (aka Tylenol).

When I worked in a busy retail pharmacy in Florida, this medication was on the fast mover shelf because it was dispensed by by the thousands each day.

Hydrocodone/apap is a prescription analgesic and in the category of “opioids” which you’ve been hearing a lot about lately. Opioids are man-made drugs intended to look similar to the naturally-produced opiates made in your body. The opioid drug binds to the receptor on your cell’s outer membrane, and unlocks a variety of feel-good, numbing compounds which relax your body, increase pleasurable feelings and suppress pain signals.

If you require this medication there are 3 important tips you should know about: 1. Never stop suddenly. If you’ve been supported on this medication for more than 2 weeks, do not stop suddenly. It has to be weaned. Your body has already grown tolerant to the medication and stopping suddenly could produce dangerous withdrawal effects. Step down your dose due to the downregulation of receptors that normally process important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA and dopamine.

2. Reduce side effects. Hydrocodone/apap (Vicodin) is known to cause constipation as its number one side effect. You can and should anticipate it and take a stool softener like docusate.

I recommend plenty of water each day, and

a diet that is rich in fiber, fruits like prunes and even oatmeal. This may not help, and in that case, an over-the-counter laxative like Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350) or a fiber supplement like Metamucil could help.

For those of you who have been on this medication or a similar one such as Oxycodone/apap (Percocet) or Oxycontin for a long time, I would like to enlighten you that constipation is the least of your worries! There is a condition termed “Narcotic Bowel Syndrome” or NBS. This condition causes gastrointestinal hypersensitivity. It’s terribly under-recognized!

It’s never-ending and you will wind up getting CT scans, abdominal X-rays, MRIs, MRCPs, Ultrasounds, endoscopes down your throat, colonoscopies up through the bottom… and on and on! NBS is characterized by the progressive and somewhat paradoxical increase in abdominal pain despite continued or escalating dosages of narcotics prescribed in an effort to relieve the pain. I have more on this if you sign up for my newsletter at my website.

3. Never Drink Alcohol or Take Sleepers.

Opioids are CNS depressant agents which slow everything down, including respiration.Alcohol does that too, so does Benadryl, and a host of benzodiazepine drugs.

You should never combine two or more CNS depressants because it could slow your breathing down, or STOP IT completely!

This is how unintended deaths occur. By the same token, herbal sedatives are also CNS depressants, so do not combine your opioid medication with magnolia bark, skullcap, lavender, California poppy, lemon balm, valerian root and others.

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By: Dina M. Vicari, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, III Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Many people ask their attorneys, “what is a title search and why do I need title insurance?” Next to having the appropriate funding to purchase your new home, ensuring that the home you intend to purchase has clean or clear title is essential. All mortgage companies require clear title. It is important to ensure that you have title insurance in the event a title issue arises after you have purchased the home.

Title searchers review old deeds, mortgages and wills at the County Clerk’s office to trace the ownership history of the property. They look for any current or past mortgages, liens or judgments on the property that have not been discharged as well as whether there are any tax liens or unpaid municipal utility bills. The title searchers will also examine the chain of title to confirm that the seller’s ownership rights have not been affected and that the sellers are, in fact, selling you a home without any adverse possessory or equitable interests such as pending litigation or easements. These examples are endless, but the title company performing the search has the expertise to find all relevant concerns prior to the purchase.

Once the title company completes its search it will issue an insurance policy after closing which will insure you and your lender should anyone at any time in the future come knocking on your door claiming an ownership or possessory interest in your property. Should this occur, the title company will step- in and provide you with a legal defense and assume the costs of any litigation. This coverage is similar to automobile insurance after you have become involved in an automobile collision. After an automobile collision, your automobile insurer will provide you with legal assistance and take corrective measures in the event you are sued Fortunately,

unlike automobile insurance where you pay Dina M. Vicari Esq. your premium annually, monthly or quarterly, your title insurance premium is paid only once at the time of closing and this one time premium will provide insurance coverage for as long as you own the home.

It is also important to note that if you have a mortgage you need to obtain both a Lender’s and Owner’s policy. The Lender’s policy covers the mount of the mortgage that is due at the time any claim is made.

An Owner’s policy covers your ownership interest, which is a relatively inexpensive addition to the policy premium. In New Jersey, title insurance is usually paid by the buyer. After closing the buyer’s attorney may need to perform additional legal tasks to complete the conditions of the title policy such as filing additional deeds and discharge of mortgages. The purchaser will receive the final title policy in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after closing.

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JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department ceremony, receiving the James J. Tracey Leadwould like to congratulate Brittany LaFlace, ership Award and also for achieving the highest Nicholas Kokich and Andrew Brodzinski on overall score (academics, physical fitness and graduating from the Ocean County Basic Police firearms). Nicholas Kokich was also recognized Class #107. The academy class began March 22, for attaining a perfect score in one or more of the firearms qualifying rounds.

2019 and ended August 19, 2019.

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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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Lost And Found Gold And Diamond Bracelet - Lost early August, vicinity of Wal-Mart or Marquee Cinemas area. Sentimental value. Reward. 732-232-1485. (36)

Items For Sale White Wicker Sofa - Include two chairs, 3 tables, cushions, lamp$350. Cherry wood dinning room china closet, glass front-$150.

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(36) Sleep # Bed 4 Sale - $2500 King - dual mattresses and controls for all settings - firmness, reading, snoring, watching TV. Dual remotes control everything - including lights. You come to pick it up. Call Pete - 609-915-3491.

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(36) Block Advisors - 1900 Route 70 Town & Country Shopping Center in Lakewood is hiring new and experienced Tax Advisors. Please email your resume to carolyn.francaviglia@ hrblock.com or call 732-920-9333 and leave a voicemail for Carolyn. (37) 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 toms river2nj@goddardschools.com CNA – The Pines is looking for experienced CNA's to work FT or PT in our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts in our Assisted Living. Full Time 7-3. Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts.

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NJ Awards Funding For “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Special Occasion Announcements Crackdown

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – We all know the phrase by now: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

In an effort to crack down on drunk and impaired drivers with the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety awarded grants totaling more than $540,000 to local law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

One hundred and ten law enforcement agencies in NJ received funds to staff saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints during the campaign, which runs from August 16 through September 3.

In Ocean County, three $5,500 grants were awarded to Berkeley Township, Jackson Township and Seaside Heights. In Monmouth County, five $5,500 grants were awarded to Allentown, Brielle, Eatontown, Middletown, and Howell.

More than 300 additional agencies, including the New Jersey State Police, are expected to join the annual statewide traffic safety effort aimed at reducing highway crashes.

“The risks of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are enormous and the consequences are tragic,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

“With rideshare apps and other forms of public

transportation readily available, there’s no excuse for anyone to get behind the wheel impaired.”

Statistics show that in 2017, driving while under the influence of either alcohol or drugs was a contributing factor in more than 25 percent of the 591 fatal crashes that occurred on New Jersey roadways. Those 158 alcohol/drug-related crashes killed 174 people. During a five-year period between 2013 and 2017, 678 individuals were killed in alcohol-related crashes in the state.

“Impaired driving remains one of the biggest traffic safety threats in New Jersey and combatting it is a year-round priority in our state,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “As we head into the final weeks of summer and the busy Labor Day driving weekend, our officers will be stepping up those efforts, working longer hours and increasing sobriety checks to keep intoxicated drivers off the road.

If you’re out there driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the odds are we’re going to stop you and arrest you.”

Last year, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign yielded over 1,196 impaired driving arrests, 4,764 speeding summonses, and 3,194 seat belt citations.

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Seaside Heights Offering Weekday Beach Badge Early-Bird Special SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Seaside Heights is offer i ng an end- of-su m mer “Get To The Beach” early bird special now through August 29.

Beach goers can purchase an adult wristband (12 years-of-age and older) from any beach cashier booth 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for only $4.00. That’s 50 percent off the regular price of $8.00 per wristband. The discount is on cash purchases only and is not available through the Viply smartphone app.

According to Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz, “Fortunately, our beach attendance has been ver y good this summer, so we have the ability to partner with local businesses to offer this “Get To The Beach” beach discount. As the summer winds down and families prepare for school, we want to encourage people to visit the Seaside Heights beach one more time!” Mayor Vaz said.

The borough has partnered with parking lots and other businesses to offer early birds even more discounts during the same 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. time. Parking is one-half price at 1400 Ocean Terrace, 16 Hamilton Ave, and 9 Ocean Terrace. Pay $5 to park at 715 Boulevard.

In addition, early birds will pay one-half price for beach chair and umbrella rentals at the Hancock Ave, Blaine Ave, Sumner Ave, and Franklin Ave beach accessories rental booths on the beach. When beach goers receive their half-price wristband, they should ask the cashier for a discount brochure containing even more savings at participating restaurants, amusements and retail stores.

Details of the Get To The Beach early bird specials may be found at exit82. com/earlybird.

Military service men and women, veterans, and their spouses and children are free every day on the Seaside Heights beach. And there are also special discount days: Aug. 13, for Dad & Me Day, and Aug. 20 for Bring a Friend Day. The Seaside Heights beach has been voted Ocean County’s Favorite Beach for four consecutive years in the NJ Sea Grant annual ratings.

Enjoyment in Seaside Heights doesn’t end with Labor Day, either. There is a full schedule of weekend fall events ranging from a country music and barbecue festival, to other weekend-long music events, to Wine on the Beach, to the Italian festival and parade. Details may be found at exit82.com.

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Girl Scouts Announce Phenomenal Women Under 40 Recipients MANAHAWKIN – Eleven emerging leaders f rom New Jersey, including six from Ocean County, will be recognized by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore at its fourth annual Phenomenal Women Under 40 event on September 18 at The Mainland in Manahawkin.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to

developing women of courage, conf idence and character, Girl Scouts will present honorees its Phenom Award, which recog nizes their accomplishments to date, as well as the potential of what they might achieve in their future. All proceeds from the charitable event will benef it programs that

develop future leaders of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore.

This year’s Phenom recipients make a community impact in their roles at a variety of businesses and nonprof its pr i ma r ily i n Mon mouth and Ocean counties, ranging from environmental engineering and education to health

a nd so cia l se r v ice s. T he honor e e s were selected f rom a public nom ination process that considered their emerging leadership in the workplace, volunteerism, as well as demonstrated hard work and dedication necessary to be a success.

“This year’s outstanding honorees ref lect all aspects of our community,” said Eileen M. Higgins, chief executive off icer, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “Whether our Girl Scouts seek a career in f inance or medicine, or t hey wish to forge t hei r ow n pat h, these award recipients are excellent role models for our next generation of leaders.”

The 2019 Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Phenom Award recipients are: • Cha n iqu a Buck , Sout h A mboy, a care manager and coach at Monmouth Cares, West Long Branch.

• El i z a b e t h D’A loi sio, L av a l le t t e , the owner of Ice Berg Ice Cream in Lavallette.

• Kate Dowd, Toms River, talent and organizational development partner at New Jersey Resources, Wall.

• Melissa Gallagher, West Creek, a teacher at Pinelands Regional School District, Little Egg Harbor.

• Elizabeth Golla, Eagleswood, executive director of Family Promise of Souther n Ocean County, Bar negat.

• Stephanie Karatzia, Hazlet, a teacher in the Holmdel Township School District.

• Gabrielle Liguori, Toms River, director of association management at NorthStar Strategies, Trenton.

• Meagan O’Flaherty, Freehold, strategic events off icer, Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, Wall.

• Cady Piar ulli, Burlington, project engineer, DW Smith Associates, LLC, Wall.

• Lauren Concar Sheehy, Colts Neck, video production specialist and president of the Alu m ni Association at Brookdale Community College, Lincof t, a nd execut ive d i rector of t he Garden State Film Festival.

• Stephanie Toal, Pine Beach, marketing and communications coordinator at OceanFirst Foundation, Toms River.

Honorar y chair women for the Phenomenal Women Under 40 reception a r e Mo n mout h C ou nt y Fr e e hold e r Lillian G. Burry and Virginia “Ginny” Haines, director, Ocean County Freeholders. Event chair women are: Paige Baran, 2017 Phenom Award recipient from Hiering, Dupignac, Stanzione, Dunn & Beck; and Lauren Holman, 2016 Phenom Award recipient, of Holman Frenia Allison.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased along with sponsorships at gsfun.org/phenom. For questions or more information about the event or honorees, e-mail phenom@gsfun.org or call 800-7852090.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of AUG 24 - aug 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The possibilities are endless. In the week ahead you might be in your element in more than one area of life. Your quick reactions are relevant at the workplace, and romantic notions receive a warm response at home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can appear attractive and magnetic even while doing basic things like working out, shopping for groceries or washing your car. In the week ahead you may find romance even when engaged in the most mundane tasks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re feeling especially creative and poetic - your inner troubadour may sing sonnets celebrating love in the upcoming week, or you might want to pick up a brush or pen. A business meeting may set the scene for a romantic encounter.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be strictly pragmatic and avoid wishful thinking when you handle money or contemplate a new purchase.

Be sure to show yourself and your skills to best advantage in order to make a strong impression in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your natural charm and appeal is at a high point and you may have a specific mental picture of how you’d like to put yourself together. A shopping expedition could yield exactly the items you hope to find.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can be both a mover and a shaker in the week ahead.

You can move mountains when you decide to work toward something in particular, and you also can shake off any problems that arise like

a dog shaking off water after a bath.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Find a like-minded friend or partner and explore unusual places and wide-open spaces. The two of you can enjoy flights of fancy in the week ahead that could inspire new goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have the imagination to see a genuine opportunity, but you’ll need to apply practical skills to make it a success. In the week ahead, consider the pros and cons on many levels before you decide to move ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be a magician and pull a rabbit out of a hat. You’ve got the natural ability to conjure up something truly inspiring as this week unfolds. Use good sense coupled with consistent efforts to make money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): New and interesting ideas may stimulate your need to make necessary changes in the week to come.

Family members may help you come to see that to make progress you must take the first step.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You won’t be left in the dark. In the week ahead, lots of “aha” light bulbs are likely to go off in your head, illuminating any dark corners. Take notes because your new ideas may be worth a future follow-up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a fine line to be drawn between imagination and symbolism that you may encounter in the week ahead. Your job or an important project may involve creative thinking and vision.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Cool Off With Homemade Ice Cream That Captures The Essence Of Summer Fruit

By Wolfgang Puck Just as summer’s days begin to feel the hottest, we can enjoy peaches at their best: sweet, incredibly juicy and unbelievably refreshing. They’ve been around, of course, all season. But the late-summer harvest, ripened under the warm sun, always provides the best specimens of all: more intense, even a bit spicy-sweet, and so plump that when you eat one whole you can’t keep its juices from dripping down your chin.

Even better, peaches seem especially abundant right now. But what can you do with them all besides just eating them by hand?

My team of chefs and I like to add peaches to fruit salads, of course. We chop them up with a little sweet onion, hot fresh chili peppers and cilantro for a fresh salsa or chutney to complement grilled poultry, seafood or meat. We’ll can jars of peach jam, preserving the fruit to enjoy for months to come. Also on the menu: peach shortcake, pies and tarts. It’s possible we’ll even halve, pit and dry peaches to store for use chopped up in granola mixtures baked into holiday fruitcakes.

When you get down to the basics, however, for those late-summer days when the heat and humidity are at the most oppressive, there is one peach recipe that seems ideal: ice cream. Of course, it makes perfect sense to combine an iconic fruit of the season with its most iconic dessert. That’s why I’m happy to share one of my favorite versions of such a recipe, dating back to Spago restaurant’s early days, for peach compote ice cream.

This recipe offers a textbook lesson in how to distill the very essence of peaches and then infuse it into a frozen dessert.

It begins by making a compote of fresh peaches, subtly seasoned with cinnamon and a little lemon juice to heighten its flavor and then enhanced with sugar to help the fruit’s natural sweetness shine through at freezer temperatures.

The compote is then combined with a classic ice cream base made with milk, cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla bean. Finally, the mixture is sieved to extract every last drop of peach flavor while ensuring that you don’t wind up with hard chunks of frozen fruit.

The result is an ice cream that seems to capture the very essence of late summer.

Fresh fruit, especially raspberries and sliced fresh peaches, make a perfect complement to each serving; unless, of course, you can’t resist scooping the ice cream into cones!

PEACH COMPOTE ICE CREAM Makes about 2 quarts (2 L) PEACH COMPOTE: 3 pounds (1.5 kg) ripe peaches (about 8

large peaches), pitted and cut into thin slices 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) granulated sugar 1 whole cinnamon stick 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice ICE CREAM BASE: 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 1 vanilla bean pod, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scraped out and reserved along with the bean halves 8 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar FOR SERVING: Sliced fresh peaches Fresh raspberries (optional) For the peach compote: In a large saucepan, combine the peaches, sugar, cinnamon stick and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are very soft and the mixture starts to thicken, about 30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, adjust the heat, stir more frequently, and watch carefully to prevent scorching.

While the peaches are cooking, make the ice cream base. In a clean large saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean halves and seeds. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the vanilla bean halves.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in the sugar until thoroughly combined.

Whisking continuously, slowly pour in half of the hot cream mixture. Then, while stirring the remaining cream mixture in the saucepan over low heat using a wooden spoon, slowly pour in the egg yolk mixture.

Continue stirring continuously over low heat for several minutes, cooking just until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon evenly. Do not overcook.

Add the peach compote to the base, removing the cinnamon stick, and stir thoroughly.

Set aside to steep for 10 minutes. Then, place a sturdy wire-meshed strainer over a large mixing bowl and pour the mixture through the strainer, pressing down firmly on the solids in the strainer to extract as much flavor as possible. Set the bowl inside a larger bowl half-filled with ice cubes and cold water, and stir the mixture occasionally until well chilled.

Freeze the strained mixture in an ice cream maker, following the manufacturer’s directions. Serve immediately, or transfer to a freezer container and store in the freezer.

If the ice cream has frozen solid, transfer the container to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before scooping and serving.

Scoop the ice cream into individual chilled bowls, and garnish with sliced fresh peaches along with raspberries if you wish.

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