2019-08-31 - The Jackson Times

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-Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) A mock funeral conducted by Brick resident Dave Williams noted the death of “civility” during a skit held on the afternoon of Aug. 24 on Washington Street in Toms River. (Right) Jim Tobias, Matawan, left, pretends to console a grieving Roseann DePasquale, Waretown, as they join Dave Williams, Brick for a New Orleans style funeral themed skit to note the end of civility in public discourse concerning matters of politics and public policy debate.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - A pair of songwriters turned activists posed the question “is civility dead?” in a rather unique way. They brought their brand of street theatrics on Aug. 24 to the courtyard of the Ocean County Library in downtown Toms River.

Dressed in black suits

and hats and taking the theme of a New Orleans-style jazz funeral as their inspiration, the duo joined 11 others for the 30-minute skit that involved a prop coffin, umbrellas and music.

Brick resident Dave Williams, the co-founder of the group Forward March said the idea was

not exactly to mourn the loss of civility but to give it a very strong sendoff.

Co-Founder Jim Tobias of Matawan said civility “should be a two-way street but I don’t think we are seeing that lately in politics. We should be able to have a debate or argument in politics about public policy but too often

State: Bias Crimes Up Among Youth

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Social media. Political rhetoric. People not interacting with others who are different. All of these factors are creating a rise in bias

crimes throughout the state, officials said, and half of the offenders were children.

“We need to do a better job of confronting hate in you ng people,” Attorney Gen-

eral Gurbir S. Grewal said. The number of bias incidents last year - 569 - was the highest reported since 2011. There were 549 reported in 2017.

(Bias - See Page 9)

it gets heated.”

Tobias said that he’d like to see those who disagree on political issues “keep to the norms of mutual respect” and he pointed to Republicans and those of the extreme right as the main cause.

Tobias added that Democrats were being too polite (Civility - See Page 4)

Residents Question 367 Homes, House Of Worship

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Residents and professional staff came out to testify before the Township Planning Board concerning a housing unit project that some feel might negatively impact the community.

The Jackson Trails, LLC, Lakewood, project proposed for S. Hope Chapel Road involves 367 single family homes and a house of worship.

The site encompasses 129 acres along the Manchester Township border and while 4.5 units are permitted per acre, only 3.6 units are being proposed. The zoning in the area was stated to have been the same for more than 35 years.

The project’s engineer is Professional Design Services. The project’s attorney, Salvatore Alfieri and its planner, Ian Borden, spoke during the meeting stating the project meets all permitted use regulations and township zoning.

Residents at the standing room only meeting came out to share their concerns surrounding the plan fearing a potential strain on area roads, traffic, infrastructure, schools, police, fire, EMS, environment, taxes and natural resources.

Resident Denise Garner, a former township environmental commissioner who ran for council last fall, spoke during the meeting. She said that several residents who live in the project site’s proximity had asked her to provide an environmental viewpoint on the plan.

“We are looking at an ecological and economic disaster. These are strong words but they are also true,” Garner said.

Garner said she had a concern about the site’s groundwater and the increase in development within the (Trails - See Page 5)

A Farewell To Superintendent, Board Member, Supervisor

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The tone of the Aug. 21 Board of Education meeting could best be described as bittersweet as the session featured

accolades of accomplish- members who noted the ment, stories of the past agenda’s listing of the and fond farewells. resignation of School The meeting includ- Board member Vicki ed tears, hugs and kind Grasso who previously words by staff and board (Farewell - See Page 8)

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in some of their discourse. “It isn’t even a case of bringing a knife to a gun fight. They bring a covered dish to a gun fight. We’re not trying to be nasty but we do want to be visible, clear and assertive.”

The two men have for some time enjoyed writing song parodies and examining various ways to promote their progressive ideology.

Williams said “I have only been an activist since early 2017 when I joined Indivisible NJ 3rd District at its first meeting. I’m now the group’s leader. I’m also involved with other grassroots groups and I am an elected member of the Ocean County Democratic Committee.”

Tobias has been an activist for a longer time and has been involved with the Working Families Alliance, according to Williams.

“Civility is dead. It is coming from the top down,” Joanie Parks of Waretown said. Parks was one of the participants at the event and helped hold the mock coffin. Parks was critical of President Donald Trump. “He has no regard for humanity, not even his own family.”

Fellow Waretown resident Roseann DePasquale donned a black veil and played a small drum during the activity.

Toms River resident Bob Riehl literally got a front row seat for the event. “I learned about this only an hour ago. I’m an optimist and while I feel civility is dead, I think it will come back. I’m sick of all the hate speech. There is no room for it in this country.”

Williams said that “we first started talking seriously at a “Tax Scam” protest which I believe was in early 2018, whenever the Trump/GOP tax cut came out. We started a kind of chain email with a handful of other people we knew, working on

ways to do more fun/theatrical/wacky things than what you find at a typical protest rally or march.”

Williams said this is when the duo got serious about what they wanted to do next. “We met at Jim’s house and talked about ideas. That led to the formation of Forward March, and we created a Facebook group and a logo and all that. The logo is now on a bass drum that I bought used for cheap, after we discussed the idea of having a “drumline” for protest marches as one of our projects.”

The two songwriters started discussing the “death of civility” concept during that meeting.

“R.I.P. Civility” was the group’s second event that they organized. “This is first event though that is in the spirit of what we are trying to do but we’re happy to perform at other protests in order to add our brand of irreverent fun to the proceedings,” Williams said.

“The first event we staged was an impeachment rally in Asbury Park earlier this summer. We had assumed there would be a rally somewhere as there were national coordinated rallies, but when we didn’t find one, we decided to host it,” Williams said.

The duo took part in a Trenton based rally called Empower NJ, a Lights for Liberty event at the ICE detention center in Elizabeth and in June a pro-impeachment protest in Asbury Park. On Aug. 21 they joined students of Toms River High School North who protested Board of Education member Daniel Leonard who posted derogatory comments about U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) on Facebook.

“We aren’t committed to any specific ideology although we’re left of center, obviously. We’re more interested in methodology and tactics and finding ways to make the resistance movement more enjoyable and engaging - partly to attract new people to the movement, and partly to keep up the morale of the people already in it,” Williams said.

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Continued From Page 1 township overall and that the proposed project would add to creating issues of water depletion and potential water contamination.

Opponents of the proposed development feel it will bring approximately 500 families onto high density lots. Jackson currently has one, three- and five-acre minimums for some zoning.

Garner expressed a concern that additional water run from the Jackson MUA might strain water supplies and cause a draw down on aquifers affecting homeowners’ wells.

Borden, the planner for the development, maintained that the project would have no impact on existing water wells and would not put undue stress from the water pumping from the MUA. “We are not getting water from Manchester Township. Our water is coming from Jackson.”

Gary and Nancy Fish live on Basso Street which borders the proposed development. They said that like others in their neighborhood they do not want to see the environment disturbed and traffic congestion increased.

Nancy Fish listed their concerns as “the water consumption, traffic and our having to change our life style. We watch the deer, the birds and it is an enjoyable part of our lives. Now there will be a six-foot fence up that will block the air flow. We moved out here for a reason.”

The resident added that while she was pleased to see most of the neighborhood turn out for the meeting, that only a few people got to speak.

The session started shortly after 7:30 p.m. and ended around 11:30 p.m.

The Jackson Times, August 31, 2019, Page 5 “The neighborhood is not very happy to see that the structure of the road will change,” Nancy Fish said.

Gary Fish is a member of a committee that meets monthly at the Ocean County Courthouse whose purpose is to examine traffic congestion at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

The group has state and federal representation, and members from Ocean and Burlington counties. They are looking at ways to lessen that congestion. Fish said that this new plan would be contrary to that goal.

“When I heard that we might get 500 homes in back of us I was thinking does one hand not talk to the other? I know we are going to have growth and Jackson is no longer considered rural but we are not planning smart,” Gary Fish said.

Borden added that the six species of animals that would be an issue for the Pinelands Commission were not habituating the project area.

Gary Fish said later in the week that a representative of the Pinelands Commission had visited the neighborhood seeking information and photos that area residents may have concerning the snake population in the vicinity.

He said it was also his understanding that the last survey of species by the commission was done in 2005.

Pinelands Commission spokesman Paul Leakan said on Aug. 26 that an environmental study of the area encompassing the site plan, “was done a number of years ago. We received a report from a resident of a northern pine snake on Aug. 22. The sighting was on a parcel of land 1,000 feet from the site.”

Leakan said that once all testimony is heard and the application is approved, “the next step

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Jeffrey Riker, who serves on the board as the Environmental Commission’s liaison asked why the subject of a monitoring well at the site was not discussed earlier. “Why am I finding out about this tonight?”

Borden responded saying that an independent company had performed work and learned about the monitoring well and that he was unaware of it when he testified before the board last month and “quite frankly it will have no impact on our project.”

“Before we go any further with the Environmental Commission, I want to see everything that proves to me that you traversed that property. I feel blindsided,” Riker said.

“I will be happy to do additional site visits with or without the board members,” Borden said.

Further testimony will be heard during a Dec. 2 meeting of the Planning Board.

is for the township to act on the application concerning anything that may require further review.”

“If there is new information of snake or other species we’d make a determination on whether a new study is needed. We did issue a certificate of filing on April 5 and looked at all the environmental standards,” Leakan said.

“All the structures comply with the setbacks and we presented a traffic impact assessment,” Borden said during his testimony. The house of worship which is permitted in a non-residential zone, would be located on a corner lot 4.4 acres from the lot area. It would be a two-story building that would include three sanctuaries, and a full basement in an area over 9,000 square feet.

Borden said the project received approval from the Jackson Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Jackson MUA. The project is being reviewed by the Jackson Environmental

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Working Together, We Can End Hunger in Our Community Tonight in New Jersey, children will go to bed hungry.

Contrary to popular notions about hunger in America, most are not homeless. In fact, most New Jersey families that struggle to put food on the table live in households that have at least one working adult.

In Monmouth County, where I live, and in neighboring Ocean County, one in ten residents don’t know where their next meal will come from, let alone whether if it will be nutritious. One in seven of those ten are children. The anxiety and fear of not knowing is what social services agencies call “food insecurity.”

That is why I am beginning a new chapter in my life: leading the effort to end hunger in our community as Chief Executive Officer of Fulfill, formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Fulfill aims to not only help our neighbors experiencing food insecurity today, but to provide them with the resources to become self-sufficient for tomorrow. I am excited join a team of 50 employees and 1,400 volunteers whose mission is to “shorten the line” of those in our communities who are hungry.

In decades of serving as an elected official and as a federal and state prosecutor, I have seen firsthand that government is ill-equipped to solve complex problems like widespread hunger and food insecurity. Even when solutions are conceivable, they are often rarely achievable, partly because of politics, but chiefly because governmental solutions are

simply enormously expensive…and because government is the proverbial ocean liner that changes course too slowly and often too late.

Fulfill’s mission is to identify and develop comprehensive solutions to the range of problems that lead to hunger and food insecurity in the first place. Of course, we distribute food to those who need it, but our overarching goal is to help those in need get to a place where they can get back on their feet for good.

Fulfill provides 13.2 million meals annually through a network of over 300 food pantries and soup kitchens in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. We also “fulfill” needs such as job training, helping file tax returns, finding access to health insurance, job training and gaining access to services that help families eliminate their food insecurity. For example, through our culinary art training school, Fulfill has graduated 389 trainees.

When I was Lieutenant Governor, I visited a food pantry and met a woman who proudly told me her daughter was serving our country as a U.S. Marine. This mother had fallen on tough times, she told me, and despite working two jobs, she had to rely on the pantry to feed her family. But what bothered her most - her “worst fear,” as she put it - was that her daughter would learn she was shopping at a food pantry and be embarrassed.

That’s the rub, isn’t it? Even as we struggle with hunger

and food insecurity, we also struggle with the stigma associated with having to rely on food pantries. But why?

If one out of ten families across the state struggle with food insecurity, these folks aren’t just other families; they’re us.

In the coming months, it is my goal to reach every corner of Monmouth and Ocean Counties to raise awareness of hunger in our own backyard and of the services Fulfill provides. If you are a business or community leader in our area, don’t be surprised if I reach out to you for support for the important work Fulfill has undertaken. If you are one of the thousands of people to whom I offered my cell phone number over the years, now is the time to call that number and offer your help to support Fulfill’s work, whether with a donation or as a volunteer.

As I begin this new endeavor, a comment that rings in my ears as a call to action was made by a school superintendent who was criticized for not closing schools during a snow storm. “If we didn’t open the schools,” he said, “many of our children would not eat that day.” In this day and age, that is not the reality in which we should be living.

Log onto fulfillnj.org and donate or volunteer.

Kim Guadagno President and CEO of Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Letters To The Editor Financial Security, But At What Cost?

We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for. A strong economy, a thriving stock market and continued low unemployment. But for the life of me I can’t figure out why this has to be coupled with voter suppression, xenophobia, a steady destr uction of women’s healthcare across the country, a deterioration of our

Letters To The international standing and fear, anxietyEditor and distrust tion in his own words conthe possibility of affordable health care slipping away every day from millions of Americans.

Then of course there is the hate speech coming from the highest level of government coupled with support in action, word and silence by so many of our other elected officials.

How do these things help our economy, stock market and unemployment? They don’t. What they do is fuel

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amongst and between us.

Differences of opinion, life style etc. now keep us from trusting, understanding, accepting & helping one another. Do we have to pay this very high price? Peace and security amongst one another for economic peace and employment security? I don’t think we do.

Diane Hara Ocean Township

Trump Should Be Held Accountable Mueller’s testimony to Congress made it clear: it’s time for an impeachment inquir y. Hearing Mueller describe the extent of Trump’s crimes and corrup-

vinced me that Congress can no longer stand idly by.

Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump - not by a long shot. His investigation found extensive criminal activity and resulted in 37 indictments and at least 7 convictions or guilty pleas, including Trump’s national security advisor, personal lawyer, and campaign chairman.

Mueller uncovered over 100 secret meetings and communications between Trump’s team and Russia and their cronies - and found at least 10 episodes of obstruction of justice by Donald Trump, in which he tried to bury the truth.

Obstruction of justice is a serious crime. If anyone else did what Trump did, they’d be in jail. Mueller

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made it clear that the Department of Justice prevented him from indicting Donald Trump. That’s why it’s up to Congress to hold him accountable.

No one is above the law in our country, not even the president.

That’s why it’s time for our representatives and the rest of Congress to take action to hold Trump accountable by moving forward with a formal impeachment inquiry.

Doing nothing will only embolden Trump to continue breaking the law and will set a dangerous precedent for our democracy. That’s not the America I know.

Your fellow citizens are either demoralized or angry or both and they desperately need your ethical representation. Show them that their government abides by the law. Our representatives need to act or be upfront about why they can’t or won’t.

Take Down Flags For Families Detained At Border

Leah Wilde Howell

Ray Kalainikas Manalapan

Ta k i ng d ow n A me rica n f lags a nd stor i ng them until the American government ceases in its cr uel, hor rendous, and inhumane policy with respect to the children and parents at the border is a form of conscientious objection that is both moral and patriotic.

The garrison f lags at car dealerships and corporations should come down first, followed by the flags of homeowners, allowing only the f lags on government property to f ly.

When children are united with their parents, when the detention centers are abolished, and the private sector is allowed to help those in need will the conscientious objection come to an end.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Senators Anthony Bucco and Sam Thompson sponsored legislation signed into law creating a statewide license for master hearth professionals.

“This new law is helpful to residents in my legislative district and across the state,” said Bucco (R-25). “It’s an

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opportunity for skilled hearth professionals to concentrate on their trade and running a business. This legislation grew from strong bipartisan support, and I am pleased it is now law.”

The bill (A3118/S1303) creates statewide licensing for

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The license extends to installing or repairing barbecues, fireplaces and inserts,

wood and pellet stoves, and gas logs.

“Faulty work can have serious consequences, including fires and carbon monoxide poisoning,” said Thompson (R-12). “It’s important to have a skilled and certified tradesman do the job. This bill

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NJ To Receive $10.8 Million For Maternity Programs WASHI NGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, a senior member of t he Se n at e Fi n a nc e Committee that sets nat ional healt h policy, and Cor y Booker annou nc e d t h at t he U. S. D e p a r t m e nt of He a lt h and Hu man Ser vices (HHS) has awarded the New Jersey Department of H e a l t h a n d S e n i o r Services $10,821,021 for its Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program services to women d u r i ng p r eg n a nc y a nd t o pa re nt s w it h you ng children.

“Home visitations by nu r ses, social worker s and other professionals

a re proven to i mprove the prenatal health, development, educat ion and economic self-suff iciency of low-income children and families,” said Sen. Menendez, who was a key architect of t he prog r a m. “ T h is f unding will go a long way to help us build upon proven prog r a ms in New Jersey that are already helping children in at-risk households.” “ P rov id i ng preg n a nt women and new parents with additional support a nd re sou rce s e n s u re s that babies are bor n healthy and parents learn to provide the care their child needs to th r ive,” said Sen. Booker. “This

f u n d i n g w i l l h el p e xpand a proven program t h at s up p or t s fa m i l ie s in need and will make a last i ng dif ference i n the lives of many New Jersey families.”

T h r o u g h M I E C H V, nurses, social workers, or ot he r p r ofe s sion a l s visit at-risk families in their homes to evaluate t hei r l iv i ng sit u at ion s and provide information on resou rces available to i mprove t he healt h, e d u c a t io n a l , a n d e c o nomic opportunities for at-r isk child ren. Resou rces i nclude healt h c a r e , e a rly e d u c a t io n , pa re nt i ng sk il ls, ch ild a bu s e p r eve nt ion , a nd nut r it ion e d ucat ion or

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Sen. Menendez is the Senate champion of the MIECH V prog ram and led the charge for a fiveyear reauthor ization in

2017 to ensure families across t he nat ion continue to receive services from this important program. In New Jersey, all twenty-one counties are

served by this program Throughout his career, Sen. Menendez has suppor ted legislat ion to suppor t mothers and families.

Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

Canterbury Art Show: A Tapestry of the Arts RUMSON –St. George’s-by-the-River, Rumson, will be the setting for the annual premier art show of Monmouth County, the Canterbury Art Show, August 31 through September 2, 2019. Over 110 artists are participating in the juried and non-juried parts of the show in oils, acrylics, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, mixed-media and photography. All artwork is original and priced to sell. There will be something for everyone’s style, budget, wall or desk.

This three-day event also has a Meet the Artists reception and awards presentation on Friday, August 30.

B esi d e s th e n u me rous fra m e d a nd hanging artwork, the art show includes a selection of large art pieces which are too

large to hang within the exhibition area a large selection of matted and unframed artworks, a children’s art section, artwork created by hopeful teen artists, pieces of artwork donated by the participating artists for a drawing, architectural tours of the historical building, plein-air style working artists on the church grounds; and, new for 2019, dimensional art in wood, pottery, glass, and ceramic.

Proceeds for the show will directly benefit St. George’s and its many outreach programs.

All events, including the reception, are open to the public. All are welcome. For tickets and information, visit the website canterburyartshow.com.

Jackson Rotary Club Bus Trip JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will be sponsoring a Bus Trip to Resorts Casino on Sunday September 8, 2019.

Cost of the trip is $38 which includes Bus Transportation, Sandwich and Beverage on Bus, $25 in slot play from the Casino & Gratuity for the Bus Driver.

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

All the proceeds from this trip will go to our charities which include Men & Women of

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served as vice board president and had been on the board since 2015.

Board members and staff also accepted with regret the planned retirement of Superintendent Dr. Stephen Genco whose last day will be July 1, 2020.

One departure that was not a surprise but also drew commendation, was the retirement of Dr. Robert Cerco, who served for many years as the district’s director of special education.

During his superintendent’s report Genco said he felt it was time to move on and retire. “Jackson is in a good place other than (state) funding.”

Genco praised his staff saying “they are second to none, these are tremendous people who care about kids. As for funding we will continue to fight that fight. I don’t quite get how the state figures out certain things and even responds to certain things.”

“I will be retiring at the end of the next school year. I love Jackson. I will be involved with the selection of the next superintendent as much as you want me to be involved,” Genco said.

The Point Pleasant resident who was hired as superintendent in May of 2014 had previously served as the assistant superintendent. At the time of his hiring he had been the fourth superintendent in the last three years.

Genco said after the meeting that while he will be retiring, he would be involved with some parttime teaching at a college. He also said that his wife is the superintendent of the Cranberry school district. “I think we have the distinction of being the only husband and wife superintendents.”

Genco did assure the board that “I’m not going anywhere yet. You have a year to replace me and we have a lot to do.”

Grasso’s departure was more immediate. This was her last board meeting. A replacement will be sought starting next month.

“This is totally bittersweet but I have to do it. I just don’t have the time,” Grasso told the board.

“It was a tough decision to make. I have two high school kids and one in middle school. I felt that if I can’t give it 110 percent then I would no longer do it,” Grasso said after the meeting.

“Mrs. Grasso you are tenacious and you are genuine,” former School Board member Scott Sargent said during the public comment portion of the meeting. Sargent previously served as board president with Grasso while she served at his side as vice board president.

“Cut the power to the microphone,” Grasso joked when Sargent began to speak.

“Don’t ever change Vicki,” Sargent added.

“Don’t worry, I won’t,” Grasso responded.

“Vicki you are a positive force on the board,” Board Vice President Sharon Dey said. “You taught me a lot.”

“Vicki I will miss you. You are a different voice in the up and down turbulence of the board of education,” Board member Michael Walsh said.

“You had a dynamic influence on this board,” Board President John Burnetsky said.

Board member Gus Acevedo abstained on the vote saying he did not want to see Grasso go and originally said he was going to vote ‘no’ to accepting her resignation.

“If we all voted ‘no,’ as we all feel the same way - she’s stuck here,” Dey said laughing.

“We’ll chain her to the chair,” Genco added.

Grasso noted Acevedo’s compliment and ironically, she was the first board member to vote yes to accepting her resignation.

“Reluctantly I vote yes,” Burnetsky said.

“You will be missed Vicki,” Board member Tara Rivera said.

Cerco’s work was also acknowledged.

“Thank you Dr. Cerco for your years of work,” Dey said.

“I wish you all the best in your retirement,” Rivera said.

“Bobby, for all those years you put in we certainly appreciate the good job you have done,” Board member Thomas Colucci said.

Walsh described Cerco saying “you have been a steady influence on what I feel is the most difficult job in this whole district. I have seen them come and go and get beat up more than any other position in this district.”

Dey echoed those sentiments, “Thank you for your years of service I have also seen them come and go.”

Grasso told Cereco “you have done a tough job. I want to personally thank you for all you’ve done.”

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Bias:

Continued From Page 1 A new study by the New Jersey State Police and Division on Civil Rights noted an increase in bias crimes since 2016. To discuss this, the media was invited to a conference call with Grewal, Zakiya Smith Ellis, Secretary of Higher Education, Kelly LeDet, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Education, Col. Patrick Callahan, Superintendent of State Police, Jared Maples, Director of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and Rachel Wainer Apter, Director of the Division on Civil Rights.

A bias offense was, for example, a violent crime, robbery/theft, desecration of sacred objects, harassment and threats.

The officials saw these crimes as a foreshadowing of what is to come, especially if this upward trend continues.

“Domestic terrorism starts with bias crimes,” said Homeland Security Director Maples.

The most common bias crimes were on the basis of race or ethnicity. There were 307 in 2018, for example. In a majority of these, the victims were black. In previous years, Hispanics were the most targeted.

Also in 2018, there were 199 incidents based on religion (the most common victim were Jews), 59 based on gender or sexual orientation, and four based on disability.

Throughout all the statistics, going back to 2006, roughly 80 percent of the offenders were white. At least 73 percent of all offenders were male.

In 2018, half of the offenders were minors. In previous years, it was closer to a third. A quarter of all incidents took place at colleges.

For the first time ever, authorities had to include a new demographic: bias incidents in elementary and secondary schools. There were 36 recorded. In 2017,

there were four offenders younger than 10, and three victims younger than 10.

“Schools are a microcosm of our society,” said LeDet, Assistant Commissioner of the Department of Education. This is why schools have to provide a more positive environment.

“Fostering a sense of inclusion will help people finish college,” said Smith Ellis, Secretary of Higher Education.

The statistics for the state match those reported nationwide by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the report stated.

In Ocean County, there were 43 reported bias incidents in 2016, and 32 in 2017 and 32 again in 2018. In Monmouth County, there were 77 reported in 2016, 79 in 2017, and 94 in 2018.

Why The Increase?

The report was unable to pinpoint the cause to the increases in bias incidents.

One suggestion is that authorities are getting better at reporting them.

Bias attacks are likely underreported, Grewal said. When people are targeted, they either don’t bother reporting because they don’t think they’ll be taken seriously, or they don’t feel safe coming to police.

That could explain why previous years are lower. However, he said if this is true, and people are still not reporting incidents, then the numbers in 2017 and 2018 would be even higher.

Another theory is that prejudice and hate are normalized online. One study noted that when Russian companies buying Facebook ads inciting racial disharmony, bias attacks increased. The report read: “Scholars and experts have suggested several factors they believe are connected to the rise in bias incidents: social media, political rhetoric, and the rise in the number of hate groups. As for social media, psychologists have found that people, (Bias - See Page 12)

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Bias:

Continued From Page 9 including perpetrators of hate crimes, tend to confor m to perceived social norms and act in ways that they believe will be socially acceptable. However, instead of looking to their real-world communities for social cues, people are increasingly seeking affirmation of their personal beliefs through technology, especially on social media. But social media posts do not accurately ref lect the full spectrum of societal views. As just one example, Facebook uses an algorithm to determine what kind of content most engages users and then proliferates that content. Studies suggest that “[p]osts that tap into negative, primal emotions like anger or fear” perform best in user engagement, and thus are proliferated by the Facebook algorithm. Facebook’s algorithm can thus elevate “superposters” with exaggerated worldviews, including when it comes to hate and bias.”

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For example, another study by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism compared President George W. Bush’s speech six days after the September 11th attacks declaring that “Islam is peace,” with then-candidate Donald Trump’s call for a Muslim ban five days after the San Bernardino attack in 2015.27 The study found that “anti-Muslim hate crimes dropped dramatically across the country” after President Bush’s statements of tolerance, as compared to the spike in hate crimes immediately following September 11th, while such crimes increased from eight incidents nationwide in the five-day period immediately following the San Bernardino attack to fifteen incidents, including multiple assaults and two fire-bombings, in the five-day period following then-candidate Trump’s Muslim ban proposal. The study also noted a moderate weekly rise in Google hate searches following that proposed ban.”

Lead By Example Every community leader must push for equality, because too many politicians are targeting groups of people, said Apter, Director of the Division on Civil Rights.

During the conference call, a reporter from New York Public Radio asked about two public leaders whose comments attacked certain groups. One was in Sussex County. The other was Dan Leonard, the Beachwood representative on the Toms River Board of Education who has been accused of spreading hate online.

LeDet said that the state can’t force him to resign but otherwise would not comment.

“Anyone in a position of authority should cool t he polit ical rhetor ic,” Grewal said. “If political leaders had more restraint, others would have more restraint.”

What’s The Answer?

The report delves into a number of ways to address bias crimes, although there is likely no way to prevent them entirely.

Law enforcement must prosecute bias crimes and the crimes must be easier to report.

Religious and community leaders must provide ways for their followers to meet others who are different from them.

Parents and teachers must instill respect for others.

Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver issued an Executive Order establishing an Interagency Task Force to Combat Youth Bias. This group will have representatives from eight state agencies and be chaired by Apter. They will provide recommendations to the governor and attorney general.

A Youth Bias Task Force will study the roots of hate, evaluate how it is being handled now, and make changes as necessary.

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County Mourns Passing Of Timothy E. Ryan

By Chris Lundy LAVALLETTE – When writing an obituary, staff at the Timothy E. Ryan Home For Funerals would talk to family members about their loved one. It can be hard to sum up a life like that.

It’s even harder when it hits so close to home.

Timothy E. Ryan passed away at the age of 68, surrounded by his loving family.

What do you include when telling readers about his life? There are the professional designations and honors from his career as a funeral director. The civic groups. The political history. The faith and heritage groups.

Those are the facts of his life, but those facts only tell a fraction of who he really was.

“He was the best person,” his daughter Erin Ryan said. “He was the funniest guy. He would hold court and he would just tell story after story after story.”

He was genuine, and went above and beyond for other people. “He treated every family like they were his own. He was just an amazing man.”

Looking at all of his accomplishments, it’s clear to see that he left big shoes to fill. She promised that she would uphold his legacy, making it bigger and better, and make him proud.

Born in Orange, New Jersey, he had been splitting his time between Lavallette and Siesta Key, Florida. In his youth, he served an internship with his Uncle Jack at the John J. Ryan Home for Funerals in Keansburg.

He became manager of the Colonial Funeral Home in Lavallette. Eventually, he purchased that business and spread out to six locations in the county.

In addition to his education regarding his chosen industry, he also attended St. Joseph Seminary for Franciscan Friars, O.F.M Pulaski, Wisconsin.

Ultimately, his obituary had an impressive list of organizations where he was either a member or held a leadership position. They were all groups dedicated to making peoples’ lives better.

Despite having all this on his plate, he always made time for his family, his daughter said. That came first.

He and had been battling leukemia for 11 years. When he passed away, condolences came from all directions, since he touched a lot of lives.

Some people came to know him from politics. He had been a councilman in Seaside Park, and he was a candidate for U.S Congress in the Third Congressional District of New Jersey and for an Ocean County Freeholder.

Ben Giovine, who is involved in local politics, spoke instead about how Ryan influenced his faith.

“Tim and I developed a friendship through his dedication to the Roman Catholic Church,” he said. “Several years ago, I had made the decision to convert to Catholicism at St. Barnabas. During this time, Tim was a constant source of support and guidance. He had an infectious sense of humor and grit but if you wanted to discuss deeper topics about faith or the church - there was no one better than Tim.” Robyn Paciulli-Griffith’s first impression of him was when a young friend had been killed by a drunk driver. Ryan had grief counselors at the viewing to talk to people. “When my father passed away two years ago, that’s where I went. He was one of the good ones, taken way too early.”

Later, when she ran for council in Beach-

wood, she came to learn how his sense of humor lit up a room. “When Timmy was there, everybody was smiling,” she said.

After his passing, people spoke of the various ways he had impacted them. The warmth and professionalism of his staff. The various community efforts he helped. Or even the way he filled up the front lawn of his funeral home with little American flags on patriotic

holidays.

But ultimately, he got the last word. When looking through his papers to write his obituary, Erin found a note from him: “I feel sorry for the poor son of a bitch that has to write this obituary, keep your smile on your face.”

Surviving is his beloved wife Denise (Putlock) Ryan; his loving daughter Erin C. Ryan of Seaside Park, NJ; his sisters Mary E. Ryan

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In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation at foundation.flcancer.com or New Jersey Golden Retriever Rescue at grrinj.org. Condolences may be sent by visiting ryanfuneralhome.com.

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

Some Generics Not Up to Snuff

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’ve always been a proponent for generic medications because they are more affordable and supposedly contain the same biologically active ingredient as the brand.

But the generic industry is starting to worry me. The generic industry rakes in over $104 billion dollars a year from sales in the United States alone, but about 90 percent of them are manufactured overseas. We should feel completely safe about the medications we take, right?

The generic version of a drug is supposed to have only slightly different things in it, for example, the flavor, the colorant or the inactive filler. But the active ingredient is supposedly the same.

The problem is that United States FDA doesn’t have the time or person-power to fly over the world and inspect all these places prior to our country importing the medications, which then get sold to you without further inspection at the distribution or pharmacy level. What exactly are we importing?

This causes me to pause. The world is so different now than it was when I graduated as a pharmacist in 1989. Everyone is cutting corners, things aren’t made like they used to be. Perhaps this is also more reason to visit holistic practitioners who don’t order prescriptions right off the bat.

Here are some scary facts: 1. FDA visited an overseas facility and found out that the pharmaceutical company was hiding negative results from their tests, but because we had a shortage of that drug, we still continued to import it.

2. Our investigator went to another overseas facility and had suspicions that the company was faking and manipulating their generic drug data to make it match the brand name’s data. A warning letter was issued by the FDA

but importation continued. (Really, that’s it???)

3. One pharma company abroad diluted the main ingredient with something else, but made it just potent enough to pass lab tests.

(Isn’t that called counterfeiting?!)

4. Contamination is a problem. Case in point, one company was guilty of using dirty and corroded sterilizing equipment while making generic insulin and another drug commonly sold in the US to treat arrhythmias!

Despite all this, I still feel that there are more good generic companies than there are bad ones. If the generic maker’s facility is based in the United States then I wouldn’t worry because the FDA is routinely inspecting them. If you’ve been taking a generic medication and feel well on it, you should continue. There is absolutely no reason to panic or even question your pharmacy. They do a good job and when there is a recall, they are very diligent about quickly pulling drugs off the market.

Your generic medication may change from time to time. You open your pill bottle and the pill looks completely different. This is because the pharmacy is using a different generic. You will be told, or the pharmacy will apply a sticker that says, “This is the same medication you have been getting. Color, size or shape may appear different.”

This is a good time for you to take note about how you feel on this new generic version which may or may not have been imported from non-inspected facilities from China, India or other countries abroad.

I realize this is difficult to navigate, and for some of you, this is the last thing you want to hear. It’s up to you to decide what to do and how much you want to pay for medication (ie brand vs generic). It’s unfortunate that in the drug industry, like many other industries, profit is more important than safety.

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Overview of Lateral Ankle Sprains By: Alex Sliazis, DPT

D

o you know someone who has twisted or rolled their ankle?

Lateral ankle sprains are amongst the most common lower limb musculoskeletal injuries in today’s athletes and individuals involved in recreational sports and/or leisure physical activities. According to a 2019 consensus statement from the International Ankle Consortium, up to 70% of individuals have been involved in some sort of ankle injury throughout the course of their lives. The following questions may come to mind: What causes this high percentage? Am I at risk? What are my treatment options?

UNDERSTANDING THE ANATOMY The ankle is made up of three connecting joints:

(upward/downward).

The talocrural joint (main ankle joint) – consists of three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. The distal ends of the tibia and fibula (lower leg) articulate with the talus (in the foot). This “hinge joint” allows for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion movements

The subtalar joint – consists of two bones: talus and calcaneus (heel bone). Primary movements of this “gliding joint” are inversion and eversion (inward/outward turn).

The inferior tibiofibular joint – “the ceiling” consists of the distal end attachments of the tibia and fibula.

Ligaments of the lateral ankle (outside aspect):

WHO’S AT GREATER RISK?

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP?

Gender is not a strong indicator for higher rates of lateral ankle sprains.

However, age and activity levels are more prevalent. Adolescents between ages 10 – 19 years old who are actively involved in organized sports or recreational activities are at a higher risk to sustain such injury.

Here is a list of the main chronological goals your physical therapist will follow for you to have a successful and healthy recovery:

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS • Pain • Bruising/skin discoloration • Swelling of ankle (greatest on lateral aspect) • Difficulty walking • Inability to stand/put pressure on effected ankle • Tenderness with touch • Stiffness or loss of ankle mobility

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AVOID TREATMENT?

GRADES OF LATERAL ANKLE SPRAINS / RECOVERY TIME*

A previous injury is the greatest risk factor for future injury.

Grade 1 – mild, painful and damage to a ligament or ligaments without causing instability at the ankle joint. Recovery Time – 1-3 weeks Grade 2 – moderate, painful and damage to ligament causing a partial/ incomplete tear and instability to the ankle joint. Recovery Time – 3-6 weeks Grade 3 – severe, painful or non-existent pain, complete tear of ligament(s) with instability. Recovery Time – 6-12 weeks

MEDICAL IMAGING / DIAGNOSTIC TESTING To rule out ligamentous damage or bone injuries the following tests may be ordered by your physician prior to or after conservative treatment measures: • MRI: higher resolution imaging- suspecting bone, ligament, and/or soft tissue damage

Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) – usually injured with conjunction of ATFL

TREATMENT OPTIONS • Immediately following an ankle injury, the first goal needs to be focused towards reducing pain and inflammation. The RICE regimen should be established within the first 48-72 hours (RICE = Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). Mild grade 1 sprains can heal on their own by using this regimen with inactivity.

Posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) – rarely injured, strongest of lateral ligaments

COMMON CAUSES / RISK FACTORS The mechanism of injury resulting in a lateral ankle sprain occurs during an unstable moment of ankle plantarflexion with inversion (downward/inward turn). Some examples of activities that may cause this instability: coming down from a jump or descending from a higher surface, stepping on someone’s foot, coming in contact with crack, hole, or uneven surface when walking or running, and wearing improper footwear for activity specific demands.

Research has found the following risk factors to correlate with lateral ankle sprains: poor-conditioning, over-conditioning, muscular fatigue, excessive weight and increased BMI levels, noncompliance with stretching and warm-up prior to physical activity.

Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) – the occurrence of repetitive episodes of lateral ankle instability resulting in frequent lateral ankle sprains. CAI is common for individuals who do not take the appropriate measures to address their ligament laxity and do not modify their performance.

*- recovery time is variable.

• X-rays: if suspecting a bone fracture

Anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) – most commonly injured

• Reduce pain and inflammation • Regain full ankle range of motion • Restore strength • Facilitate re-education of balance and control • Re-establish speed and agility • Progress to dynamic sport-specific movements • Return to sport and/or recreational hobby

• Medication- taking over the counter pain medication, with your doctor’s approval. Some examples include nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve).

• If weight-bearing through the involved ankle is too painful, your doctor may give you crutches to allow for a partial-weight bearing status (PWB).

• As you progress from PWB to normal walking, you may benefit from wearing a supported ankle brace inside your sneaker. A sample of companies that manufacture braces include: AIRCAST, DONJOY, and PROCARE. • Don’t be surprised if you are given a prescription for physical therapy services!

ALEX SLIAZIS, DPT Alex graduated in 2014 with honors from Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Health Sciences. He continued his graduate education at LVC achieving his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017.

Throughout his graduate studies, Alex completed his first and last clinical affiliations in sub-acute rehabilitation and outpatient physical therapy respectively in his hometown area of Ocean/ Monmouth County. In addition, he practiced acute care physical therapy in a hospital’s Intensive Care Unit in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Alex’s passion for outpatient physical therapy services occurred after completing an orthopedic clinical rotation with Clemson Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Charleston, South Carolina.

During the final three years of his college’s doctoral program, Alex was an active volunteer in LVC’s C.U.R.E. Student Run Free Clinic which provided pro-bono physical therapy services to uninsured individuals of the Lebanon County community.

Alex’s treatment approach puts emphasis and value on the importance of patient education and communication, hands-on manual care, and functional therapeutic exercise. He sustained two separate ACL and meniscus injuries playing basketball in college, therefore, Alex looks to establish a personal connection with each of his patients to drive an effective and appropriate patient-centered treatment plan.

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JCP&L Tips To Beat The Summer Heat With the summer heat upon us, JCP&L is prepared to meet the anticipated increase in customer electricity usage that comes with a heat wave. Our system is designed and maintained to operate safely and efficiently even when temperatures soar, and our crews have reviewed hot weather operational procedures to ensure any power outages are handled promptly.

JCP&L offers some common-sense hot weather tips customers can follow to stay comfortable while using electricity wisely during this period of high demand: • Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the hottest summer days.

• During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.

• Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.

• Use a programmable thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home, and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.

• Only operate window air conditioners when someone is in the room.

• Keep refrigerators and freezers as full as possible. Frozen or cold items in the refrigerator help keep other items cool, reducing the amount of work the refrigerator has to do to maintain a lower temperature.

• Close rooms that aren’t used regularly during the summer, and close the air con-

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the area and immediately call JCP&L. If you see a downed power line, always assume it is live and dangerous. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 1-888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877).

Extra caution should be exercised in areas where downed wires may be tangled in downed tree branches or other debris.

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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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

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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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Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org.

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Kelly's Cleaning Services - Expanding into Jackson, Lakewood, Howell. Must have a car with license and workers over 30. Women/men.

Can speak Spanish and English over 15 years on LBI. 908-216-2400. (38) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

Services 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. (43) Community Solar - New NJ BPU program- we will be building solar on Lakewood warehouse roofs providing electricity for 1,000 homes at 10-20% discount, no fee to "subscribe." Seeking Indications of Interest from community organizations, religious congregations, +55/retirement communities & condo/ apartment associations in JCPL territory. email: George@RRREC. NET or call 732-768-7007 (38) Experience House Keeper - With over 20 years of service, references upon request. Call or email now for a quote. 973-392-7456, Email: Saraibarroqueiro@Gmail.com.

(38) Handyman - All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone. Call Andrew 848299-7412. Free estimates.

(2) Cini's House Cleaning - No time for cleaning? I have experience in Deep, Regular, Basic Cleaning. I offer schedules for weekly, every other week and monthly, cleaning. Give a try leaving you more time for other errands and chores or rest from busy schedule. I will leave your house looking great and sparkling, text me for free estimates! Efficient/Reliable Good references. Cini: (305)833-2151 Service areas: Monmounth County - Ocean County. (38) Need A Ride - Senior discounts.

Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton.

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(4) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(37) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 31 - sepT 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you. Knock on doors and they will open. In the week ahead, your social life may revolve around your job, workplace or your business contacts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Exciting experiences are on your dance card. You may be poised to make sweeping changes, form new friendships and experiment with creative ideas. Be open to unexpected invitations and opportunities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What you don’t see could still help you. The changes that occur behind the scenes in the week ahead might impact your career or reputation favorably. It’s a great time to do research into something you want to fully understand.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Spread your wings. In the upcoming week you may find yourself with the freedom to choose different goals without any negative consequences arising from goals you’ve discarded. A partner may be more approachable than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You crave excitement and might be eager to indulge your taste for the new and original during the week to come. You will find it easy to approach a friendly stranger with a sincere offer, but don’t abandon all caution or discretion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might become the star of your own reality show in the week to come. Get noticed for your unique style, original perspective and fun-loving attitudes. Allow yourself to choose authenticity over conformity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loyalty to your belief system, your team or your partner will give you the energy to step up when you are called upon for assistance. In the upcoming week a loved one will also prove to be true blue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Have a great time but keep your wits about you and don’t exceed your budget. As the week unfolds you may find opportunities to make money through friends and social contacts, but investigate before you leap.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Blend business skills with a set of high standards and you can win over everyone: the boss, coworkers, customers and competitors. In the week ahead, keep in mind that other people’s needs may need to come first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Share confidences with those you trust and be a trustworthy recipient of the private info they share with you. In the week ahead, you may be empowered by novel and riveting educational experiences.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Shopping expeditions may make you question real values and real worth in the week ahead. Your social life may pick up steam as you meet people through networking opportunities or through work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week ahead, you may be especially able to show compassion when people in your immediate circle are inundated with personal problems.

Your empathy might even lead you to display your sentimentality in public places.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Add A Touch Of Southern Hospitality To This Summer Meal

By Wolfgang Puck SUMMER SWEET CORN FRITTERS Makes about 4 dozen Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 large ear fresh sweet corn 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely ground yellow polenta 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt Dipping sauce, optional Fill an electric thermostat-controlled deep fryer with oil, or pour about 2 inches (5 cm) of oil into a deep heavy cast-iron skillet on your stovetop. Heat the oil to 365 F (185 C) on the deep fryer’s thermostat or on a deep-frying thermometer. Also preheat the oven to 300 F (150 C) and place a wire rack on a baking sheet in the oven.

Meanwhile, prepare the fritter mixture, starting with the fresh sweet corn. Remove the husks and all traces of silk from the ear of corn. Then, working on a slip-resistant work surface, use your non-dominant hand to hold the corn by its stem end, steadying it on the work surface at a 45-degree angle, with its other end point away from you and resting on the work surface. With your

other hand holding a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the ear several rows at a time by cutting away from yourself downward along the ear and parallel to the cob. After each cut, rotate the ear slightly so that more kernels are exposed to cut. Transfer all the kernels to a mixing bowl.

Add the eggs, buttermilk, milk and melted butter to the corn kernels. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

In another mixing bowl, combine the polenta, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir with a whisk until thoroughly combined.

Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir just until thoroughly combined, with no dry streaks.

As soon as the oil reaches the target frying temperature, use a tablespoon to scoop up the batter in heaping spoonfuls, very carefully dropping each into the oil near the surface and working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the oil. Cook the fritters until they are evenly deep golden brown, about 4 minutes, using a wire skimmer or slotted metal spoon to turn them over occasionally.

Use the wire skimmer or slotted spoon to remove each fritter, sprinkling it with some salt as it comes out, and drain on paper towels. Continue frying the remaining batter, while transferring the drained fritters to the wire rack on the baking sheet in the oven to keep them warm and crispy.

When all the fritters are done, transfer them to a plate or basket and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Taking Action Against Obesity

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Dear Joel, I am seriously overweight. As a 43 year-old woman, I can’t believe what I have done to myself. When I was younger I had a beautiful body and now look like an inflated balloon.

My husband doesn’t seem to mind but I walk around feeling embarrassed with the way I look. I no longer look good in anything, new clothes that I buy yet do nothing to change my situation. What can I do?

Answer: When we are in situations such as yours, we have a tendency to feel sorry for ourselves rather than do anything about it. You have choices to make. You can either go on feeling badly about yourself or take control of your situation. I must remind you that when I write this column I am simply a friend to my readers. I am neither a doctor or have formal training in mental health. That being said it is important to me that you see a physician about your condition. You may be at risk for heart disease and diabetes. Both are at epidemic proportions in our country.

As you may know, most diets fail. I do, however, have faith in two organizations for people such as yourself and so many others who

suffer with you.

Weight Watchers (of which I am a member) does a fantastic job of helping people who have weight challenges. Another organization is Overeaters Anonymous. These are inexpensive ways of working toward having a happier life.

You may want to visit either as a guest. Weight Watchers has a philosophy of changing one’s lifestyle with a benefit of weight reduction.

I am not a believer in starting exercise and diet at the same time. I feel that your chances of sticking with both are greater if you start either one a month or two apart.

Lastly, as I’m sure you are aware, this is a chicken-and-egg story. It may be that you are unhappy or depressed and use your obesity as a way of expressing it. In other words, it is the opposite of what you describe. I wish you well.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. at 732-840-5566. “Home Health Care with Feeling.” Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services Inc. serving NJ, PA, DEL in adult and pediatric home health care.

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