2019-10-19 - The Manchester Times

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By Kimberly Bosco MANCHESTER – Nowadays schools have layers of security devices and methods in place to protect the students from the outside world; but what about the threats that stem from within?

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, between 1 in 3 and 1 in 4 stu-

dents report that they have been bullied at school.

“Most bullying happens in middle school…There is growing awareness of the problem of bullying, which may lead some to believe that bullying is increasing. However, studies suggest that rates of bullying may be declining. It still remains a prevalent and serious problem in today’s schools,” according to Stopbullying.gov, a US Department

of Health and Human Services website.

Last month, Manchester Township School District officials discussed the results of their annual Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying (HIB) Self-Assessment for the 2018-2019 school year. Manchester schools scored above average in all categories, demonstrating their ability to (Bullying - See Page 5)

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Manchester’s Own Named Regional Superintendent Of The Year

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–Photo by Kimberly Bosco and Chris Lundy Hundreds of seniors came out to l isten about how the bill will affect them.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After a groundswell of resistance, a bill that would codify a lot of how senior communities are run was changed by the senator who introduced it.

Local seniors worried that the language would open up 55+ communities to people underage.

Those promoting the bill said it’s a misconception. Regardless of who is right, the senator who introduced the bill said that references age discrimination will be removed.

This bill does not stand alone, said Berkeley Councilwoman Judy

Noonan, who organized the resistance against it.

There’s a history of state bills that have tried to micromanage senior communities.

In the past, bills have tried to create another level of bureaucracy to oversee communities this bureaucracy would be funded by a fee paid by residents.

If passed, this would be the first bill in many that would slowly erode the control that seniors

h ave i n gove r n i ng themselves and keeping the communities age restricted, she said.

The bill, S-2425, was crafted to create a set of definitions so that all community housing would conform to an overall set of regulations. It wasn’t just about senior communities, but all communities.

In a recent town halllike hearing, Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th) told a packed house of

hundreds of people at the Holiday City South clubhouse why he is against the bill.

If the state regulates anything, there will be another level of bureaucracy to regulate the regulators “and you will be charged for that bureaucracy,” he said.

Connors said that on its face, it’s a fairly harmless bill. So much so that the senators voting for it probably don’t (Bill - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Manchester Township School District Manchester Township School District Superintendent, David Trethaway, has been named the 2019 Regional Superintendent of the Year for Region III, South Jersey

By Kimberly Bosco MANCHESTER – One local school official has received high honors, qualifying him for a chance to receive statewide recognition.

Manchester Township School District Superintendent, David Trethaway, has been named the 2019 Regional Superintendent of the Year for Region III, South Jersey. Trethaway was selected,

alongside two others for Regions I and II, by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA).

In Region I, NJASA named Mackey Pendergrast of Morris School District and, in Regiona II, David Aderhold of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.

As our regional superintendent, Trethaway (Year - See Page 8)

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realize the potential impact it can have.

The bill, by itself, doesn’t open senior communities to underaged people. It simply sets the groundwork where it could happen.

Additionally, there are other bills in the works that could expand on the powers of Trenton to further impact the senior community.

In summary, the bill wouldn’t eliminate the age restriction, but it would create a situation where underaged people may be able to move in and then they’re hard to get out, he said.

While some people might feel that the resistance to this bill is overreacting, he said it’s not. Lawmakers excel at introducing a small change that seems like a good idea and then it grows out of control.

“The time to stop it is now. The time to let Trenton know they are being watched is now,” he said.

Noonan has been at the forefront of fighting the bill. There have been petitions with more than 5,000 signatures. Connors suggested getting friends and family members who live in other districts to contact their state representatives to educate them on the bill. They can also reach out to the Senate President, Speaker of the House, and governor who have the ultimate decisions.

Noonan spoke to association leaders throughout the state; many were unaware of this bill.

“No one should be discriminated against based on race” or other status, but senior communities have been the legal exception for decades. The “discrimination” part of the bill needs to either be taken out or clarified to

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The bill was introduced by Sen. Troy Singleton (D-7th), who has been responding to questions about the bill by pointing out some “misinformation” that is being circulated.

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Federal Vs. State Law The Housing For Older Persons Act, signed into law in 1995, allows senior communities to be one of the few - if perhaps only - situations where people can choose who can live in a neighborhood. There are caveats, though. At least 80 percent of the homes must have one or more person of 55 years of age or older. The management must do everything they can to maintain this percentage.

Seniors are worried that the state bill will allow people younger than 55 in their communities. If less than 80 percent of homes have a senior in them, then the community might lose its protected status.

So, for example, if enough renters and house flippers start encroaching on the community, it will eventually be less than 80 percent seniors.

Generally speaking, federal law overpowers state law. In fact, the attorney for Brick Township, Kevin Starkey, stated during a Township Council meeting that the state bill would not turn over the federal protections. An article about this, published first in The Brick Times, was brought up during the town hall. Connors, an attorney, had a different opinion.

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recommendations from a New Jersey Law Review Commission report. He noted that an estimated one in seven residences in the state are in common interest communities and would be affected. On a broader scope, the bill cleans up a lot of the current laws governing these homes.

He stated that the bill would not create a level of bureaucracy to oversee developments, nor would Trenton interfere with governing.

Perhaps most importantly, he said the bill would not impact the age restriction. The Law Against Discrimination was modified in 2003 to exclude senior communities.

“However, to avoid any confusion on this particular point, I have asked my Assembly colleagues to delete the reference to the (Law Against Discrimination) from the bill,” he said.

A press release from the Community Associations Institute, New Jersey Chapter stated that the opposition to this bill is misguided. The CAI describes itself as a nonprofit that provides education and resources to communities.

The release was written by George Greatrex, the chair of the New Jersey Legislative Action Committee.

He said that the allegations that Trenton will meddle in age-restricted communities and impose fees are false and fear-mongering.

The bill handles more mundane issues that all communities face, he said.

“The (bill) does not permit the state to ‘meddle’ in the affairs of private homeowner associations, as alleged,” he said. “It does not permit taxation of common property or adding the value of common property to individual owner’s property. In fact, it specifically prohibits it. The bill’s reference to New Jersey’s Law

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She said that as soon as it passed in the Senate, real estate agents looked at it as an opportunity to expand the market.

Most senior associations accept a younger person buying a home for their parents, and for legal reasons having the younger person’s name on the lease, she said. However, some people take advantage of this, put their parent’s name on the lease and then rent it out to someone else.

“These are adult communities and they should remain adult communities,” Berkeley Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich said in an interview prior to the town hall. “We cannot let them come in and tell us how to live,” JerseyShoreOnline.com reached out to the New Jersey Realtors board. A representative there said the group has no position on the bill and are still reviewing it.

“We did not ask for this legislation to be introduced,” the spokesman said.

The Senate version of the bill, S-2425, passed in June. The only senators who voted no were Connors and James Holzapfel, both of whom serve Ocean County. In order for a bill to become a law, the Assembly has to pass their version (A-3851). Then, the governor has to sign it. The Assembly version has not been up for a vote yet. The seniors have been mounting a resistance against it.

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At the Sept. 18 Board of Education meeting, Alex George, Director of Student and Administrative Services, presented the district’s HIB Assessment results to the board. Overall, the district scored a 71.1 out of a possible 78.

“What this is, is sort of a culmination of our mandatory reporting for the HIB legislation,” said George. “Every spring we bring our anti-bullying specialists together, and we take a look at all the buildings from a couple of different perspectives.”

The HIB assessment consists of 26 indicators within 8 Core Elements. The Core Elements and Manchester’s score in each area are as follows: • HIB Programs, Approaches or Other Initiatives:13 out of 15 • Training on the BOE Approved HIB Policy and Procedures: 7.8 out of 9 • Other Staff Instruction & Training Programs: 13.2 out of 15 • Curriculum & Instruction on HIB and other related information & Skills: 5.5 out of 6 • HIB Personnel: 8.5 out of 9 • School Level HIB Incident Reporting: 5.3 out of 6 • HIB Investigation Procedures: 12 out of 12 • HIB Reporting: 5.8 out of 6 Core Element #1, HIB Programs, Approaches or Other Initiatives, encompasses the district’s established programs. When performing the self-assessment, school officials ask themselves: Are they designed to prevent and address harassment, intimidation, and bullying?

The Manchester Times, October 19, 2019, Page 5 Have they looked for patterns and reviewed school climate and policies?

“We’re very good about knowing what we’re doing and the process,” said George.

This first element is one of two areas that George noted as needing a bit of improvement.

The district is looking to incorporate the new Social Emotional Learning & Mindfulness curriculum into these programs.

“The PTA will bring Lead University (a group of trained teaching artists who deliver personalized empowerment experiences to students and staff) to all of the elementary and middle schools,” according to the district.

Core Element #2, Training on the BOE Approved HIB Policy and Procedures, has to do with the training the district provides in bullying.

“We try to approach it from different perspectives,” said George. “We really want to make sure that …we do have a policy, what is that policy, what do the students need to be aware of…”

Core Element #3 is Other Staff Instruction & Training Programs. This element considers the incorporation of suicide prevention into the proper bullying training. This was the second area of improvement that George addressed.

“The teams felt like that [suicide prevention] was one area that we might want to bring in,” he added. This would involve, for example, bringing in expert presenters to discuss the topic with students.

Core Element #4, Curriculum & Instruction on HIB and other related information & Skills, ensures that instruction is age appropriate and that it incorporates the Week of Respect.

Mandated by the Department of Education,

the Week of Respect is the week beginning with the third Monday in October of each year (October 21-25, 2019), designated as School Violence Awareness Week in New Jersey.

Core Element #5 has to do with HIB Personnel.

“We have two anti-bullying specialists at least in every school that are trained…Our school safety teams are made up of teachers, anti-bullying specialists, administrators, parents,” said George.

George noted that the school safety teams meet on a regular basis and the township police are starting to get involved as well.

Core Element #6, School Level HIB Incident Reporting, affirms that the schools implement and follow their procedures.

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Receiving a 12/12 on this element, George added that Manchester is “exceeding the expectation.”

Lastly, Core Element #8, HIB Reporting, ensures that the district has a procedure in place for reporting HIB and that grades from the self-assessment are posted on the school and district website.

“A score of 52 [out of 78] would be meeting all expectations set forth by the Department of Education,” he explained.

With a 71.1 of 78, Manchester is clearly exceeding these expectations.

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Continued From Page 1 will be up against Pendergrast and Aderhold to be named NJASA’s NJ Superintendent of the Year in the American Association of School Administrators’ 33rd National Superintendent of the Year Award. This award honors the extraordinary contributions of the nation’s leaders in public education.

“I am grateful to my colleagues for se-

lecting me for this honor and working with such excellent administrators it is truly a humbling experience,” said Trethaway.

Trethaway began his career in education as a math teacher after graduating from Wilkes University. He then spent the next 25 years serving as teacher, coach, supervisor, vice principal and acting principal in Jackson Township. From there he moved into another Ocean County district, becoming Assistant Superintendent at the Central

Regional School District in 2000. He was appointed as Superintendent of Schools the following year.

In 2008, he was appointed Superintendent in Manchester, where he has spent the last 11 years. Trethaway has served on numerous committees, boards and panels in a variety of areas including curriculum, instruction, school funding, security and legislation.

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Trethaway was first named Ocean County Superintendent of the Year back in June by his peers in the Ocean County Association of School Administrators.

Trethaway was chosen by the NJASA as the Regional Superintendent of the Year based on “a number of leadership criteria, including meeting the needs of all students, strength in personal and organizational communication, a commitment to professional development and growth, and active community involvement,” according to the district.

Part of the lengthy application process included a video submission in which Trethaway detailed some of the Manchester District’s major accomplishments, including: • Welcoming Lakehurst students and staff to Manchester schools last fall when their building was overcome with mold • Implementing block scheduling at the high school • Being named to the AP District Honor Roll for improving student participation in AP courses • Offering dual credit with Ocean County College • Implementing technology improvements that put devices in the hands of all students; • Making various improvements in school security Trethaway was formally announced as Regional Superintendent of the Year at the NJASA’s Executive Committee meeting in Trenton on September 19. The three finalists will be introduced at the upcoming NJ School Boards Association Workshop in Atlantic City at the end of October.

The State Superintendent of the Year will be selected by a committee of NJASA Past Presidents and former Regional Superintendents of the Year by Nov. 1, 2019.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor A Republican Supporting Democrats I’m a proud Republican. I believe in fiscal responsibility, limited government and traditional values. And here in Brick, that means I support Mayor John Ducey, Andrea Zapcic and their Council team.

I have been impressed with the Ducey/Zapcic team’s record of fiscal responsibility.

They reduced the municipal debt by $23 million.

They eliminated the red light cameras, which were a backdoor tax on Brick residents. They kept municipal taxes stable for the six years that Ducey has been mayor (below 1% per year *).

And they did all this while improving services like the free senior bus program, farmers market, neighborhood watch program, free beach badges for veterans, and expanded family events like the upcoming Fall Fest.

The local Republican candidates simply don’t share those same values. The last Republican Mayor in Brick brought us red light cameras, a 64% * tax increase, and a referendum where he threatened to take away our garbage collection if we didn’t vote to raise our own taxes.

This year, I’ll vote Republican at the legislative and county level, but when it comes to Brick, I’m switching over and voting “Column B” for Brick, for the

Ducey Team, Democrats Andrea Zapcic, Lisa Crate, Art Halloran and Vince Minichino.

Bruce Marshall Brick * Editor’s note: these percentages could not be verified as of press time.

Support New Candidates In Lacey This November 5th, the taxpayers in Lacey Township have a very big decision to make. And they have the power to make historic change.

Sixty-seven percent of proper t y t axes are go ing directly to the school district. The current tax levy for 4,000 students is $48,322,737. This means taxpayers kick in approximately $12,000 per student just from the local tax levy.

The total budget for the Pre-K to 12 district is over $77 million dollars.

Annual debt service payments total over $3.7 million dollars right off the top.

Almost 82 percent of the budget is for salaries and benefits.

In 2009, the Lacey School District had approximately 5,100 students.

Current enrollment in 2019 now hovers at approximately 4,000.

With the tax levy constantly escalating, and enrollment declining, it is

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essential for the citizens to take control of their school taxes. 28-year incumbents with conflicts and lifetime connections to employees do not have the ability to act impartially. It’s human nature.

The school board needs new blood and more parents on the Board.

The NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform and I have decided to support Sonia Marchitello, Gavin Rozzi and Sal Armato for Lacey Township Board of Education. Team 1-4-7.

These three candidates have no relatives working for the district and no conflicts. Ms. Marchitello has 2 children in Lacey schools and Mr. Armato has 3 children currently in Lacey schools. Mr. Rozzi is a 2015 top of the class graduate from Lacey High School.

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On November 5th, please make your voice heard. Go to the polls and vote Column “D” candidates 1-4-7.

Regina Discenza Forked River * Editor’s note: the figures in this letter could not be confirmed by press time.

Berkeley Mayor Not Like Most Politicians I am a very pleased Berkeley Tow nship resident!

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato is a breath of fresh air to the community and the world of politics.

We have had some road issues in our area by Jamaica Boulevard. When Mayor Amato attended one of our functions at the clubhouse, I remember him being asked a question regarding this issue. Now, any other politician or elected official will give you the equivalent to a song and a dance on the subject, or worse yet simply blame another layer of government or an opposing political party.

Mayor Amato did the exact opposite of that. He

Letters To allThe Editor age-restricted communi- and giving the name to the optimistically answered the question with an upbeat “we are currently working with the State on securing additional funding to fi nish the project.” I am so happy to have read that the optimism and hard work paid off…in a big way. The Mayor’s office announced that Berkeley Township is receiving over $300,000 in grant money to fi nish the job on Jamaica Boulevard.

Although the grant doesn’t cover the entire cost of the project, it means taxpayers here will pay significantly less for it to be completed.

As a senior citizen living in Berkeley Township, I am happy with the job Mayor Amato and the rest of the “Amato Team” is doing to help maintain the quality of life in Berkeley. I am asking that my fellow residents vote to re-elect Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilmen John Bacchione, Keith Buscio, and Tom Grosse this year.

ties organized in compliance with FHA age-restriction rules, so this new bill would not undermine NJ’s age-restricted communities.

“Prior to this attack, the same naysayers were falsely claiming that this bill would permit taxation of HOA common property,” he continued. This is likewise not true, he added. In fact, the bill specifically prohibits it.

Therefore, residents of adult communities who have been misled by misguided politicians can throw away their petitions and f lyers opposing what is merely a consolidation of various existing laws about HOAs. This all has been much ado about nothing.

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No, President Trump is not obstructing justice! Or, if it is OK for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to sell valuable and scarce Uranium to the Russians, and if it is OK for former Vice President Joe Biden to threaten the Ukraine to fire their prosecutor investigating his son/or else - or if it OK for Hillary Clinton to expose to the world and then dispose these same classified emails, then President Trump is not guilty of only suggesting help from the Ukraine President. The Democrats are guilty of having “the game

State Not Meddling With Senior Communities Adult community residents are in an uproar because 3 South Jersey legislators and some Berkeley officials are claiming the proposed Common Interest Communities Ownership Act would allow the state to eliminate minimum age requirements to live in an adult community.

That’s hogwash!

The Community Associations Institute - New Jersey helped formulate the new legislation. Two thousand homeowners associations belong to CAI-NJ. I reached out to its top officials and the legislative chairman confirmed that the opponents’ claims are “completely unfounded” and “irresponsible...falsehoods.”

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I don’t agree with the author of (the letter) “Trump Obstructing Justice,” in the Sept. 28, 2019 issue.

His so-called facts are quasi-truths. Yes, there were indictments: a dozen or more Russians who will never set foot in our courtof-law and two American businessmen who didn’t keep their affairs in order.

I do agree with the author of article “Silent Majority Should Stand Up vs. Media Bias,” in 9/14/19 issue (present media an exception).

This author said President Trump will prevail despite all the mudslinging….” This psychotic hate against President Trump needs to stop.

If Democrats don’t like an outsider in the Whitehouse, they need to reflect that they (and some Republicans) brought it on by their paralysis in governing. Nothing is getting done.

Marie Pellicano Manchester Editor’s note: Although the Uranium One controversy continues, multiple independent sources have reported that Clinton was one vote of many overseeing a company (Uranium One) being bought by another, which was owned by Russia. It was not Clinton literally giving/selling U.S. uranium to another country.

There were more than two businessmen caught in the Mueller probe. This lists them all: time.com/5556331/ mueller-investigation-indictments-guilty-pleas/

Correction Whiting Walgreens Is Not Closing I wanted to follow up about a letter to the editor in your Oct. 5 print edition “Mourning Trees Lost to a Closed Store” that references the closing of Walgreens in Whiting.

I wanted to clarify that the Walgreens in Whiting at 500 Route 530 is open and we have no information

about that store closing. I would appreciate it if you could consider including an update in your next issue as some of your readers and our customers have contacted us about the store.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Initiative To Bring Climate Change Education Into K-12 Schools From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - First Lady Tammy Murphy announced her initiative to incorporate climate change education into New Jersey’s K-12 academic standards. Over the past several months, the First Lady has met with the over 130 educators from across the state who have been charged with reviewing and revising the existing student learning standards, a process that occurs every five years. During these meetings, First Lady Murphy, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of

Education, has implored these educators to incorporate climate change education into all nine content areas - 21st Century Life and Careers, Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages.

“We have already begun to feel the effects of climate change here in New Jersey,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “Our shorelines a re d isappea r i ng, r ai n

comes in torrential downpours, and our summers are blazing hot. But, it is not enough to understand climate change from solely a scientific perspective. We have an obligation to our kids to prepare them for the reality that awaits them as adults - and that reality will include the effects of climate change across almost every aspect of their lives.”

Since Spring 2019, the First Lady has visited elementary, middle, and high schools across the state that have already implemented strong climate change education and sustainability initiatives. These schools include Mount Arlington Public School, Whitehouse Elementary School, Millbridge Elementary School, George L. Catrambone School, and Delran High School. The

innovate throughout every sector of our economy as climate literate professionals.”

Advocating for the incorporation of climate change into our student learning standards also supports Governor Murphy’s current work to put New Jersey on a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. As a longtime advocate for policies that combat climate change, the First Lady acknowledges that educating our youth is the next step toward securing a clean future.

“Last month’s Climate Strike and Greta Thunberg’s call to action dramatically illustrate the responsibility that current leaders have to future generations,” said New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe. “We stand with

students and recognize it is up to all of us to provide them with the education and tools they need to help lead New Jersey and its response to climate change in the years ahead. The First Lady has long been a climate change champion and the DEP is thrilled to join her in our shared goal of reducing and responding to climate change.”

“The Department of Education thanks the First Lady for her involvement with the standards review teams over the past year,” said Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet. “Our goal is to design standards that continue to ensure New Jersey students are prepared to think critically, analyze data, and work collaboratively as effective stewards of the Earth’s natural resources.”

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“We are already a national leader in education, but we have the opportunity to become the first state in the country to incorporate climate change into all of our core content areas,” continued First Lady Tammy Murphy. “As our students graduate and go on to become artists, economists, activists, and more, they will be prepared to report findings, write grant proposals, develop plans, advocate, communicate ideas, and

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Continued From Page 4 you can have three different opinions,” Connors said. Therefore, it could give someone legal ground to circumvent the federal law.

The language in the bill, however, references state law. As Judy Noonan pointed out, the part of the bill is 46:8E-16. This reads “Limitations on restraints on alienation shall only defeat provisions of the declaration restricting sales or leasing of units if they violate the “Law Against Discrimination,” P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.).” The “Law Against Discrimination” that is noted is a state law.

Therefore, it could be a loophole for buyers to dodge the age requirement.

A Coalition of Berkeley senior communities, overseen by Noonan, stated that a 55+ restriction is consistent with HOPA and the Fair Housing Act. Going back to the beginning, the State Department of Community Affairs allowed the developer Hovsons to create several senior communities decades ago, the Coalition stated. The DCA had no objection to a 55+ community back then.

The Coalition was also concerned that the bill doesn’t expressly take into account the history of senior communities governing themselves and operating as age-restricted communities.

Local Opposition Many local elected officials spoke against the bill, often drafting resolutions in opposition of it.

The Ocean County Freeholders were one of these governing bodies.

“Our seniors chose to move into these communities in part because they would have a strong voice in making local decisions,” Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said. “They do not want, nor do they need, Trenton’s interference in how their neighborhoods are governed.”

As stated earlier, only two senators voted against this measure, Connors and Holzapfel.

The 9th District delegation requested that the bill die in committee. They received petitions with more than 5,000 signatures of people vehemently opposed to the bill.

Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove have vowed to vote against it if it comes to an Assembly vote.

Berkeley Township Council passed a resolution against the bill as well.

“We stand united with our 55 plus communities, in strong opposition to Trenton’s over-reach to govern and adopt a policy in homeowner associations and condo complexes,” said Mayor Carmen Amato. “Our homeowner associations in our age-restricted communities are all well run, by highly qualified and dedicated volunteers. They all serve their prospective communities very well.

They understand the needs of the residents they serve and govern accordingly.

“We are deeply concerned that if this legislation is signed into law, Trenton will no doubt force its will on and meddle in association business. That is completely wrong. Trenton should focus its efforts and energies on getting its own house in order, before meddling in our homeowner’s associations,” Amato said.

Toms River and Brick Township Councils also opposed the bill.

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WHITING – Join Travel Bocce for the following upcoming trips: • November 18 - 20, 2019: Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun staying at Great Cedar Hotel, Double $269, Single $393 • December 29, 2019 - January 3, 2020: New Year Eve In The Smokey Mountains, Tenn. & Dollywood, Double $699 Single $938 • April 26 - May 1, 2020: Charleston, South Carolina, Double $716, Single $992 • May 5, 2020: Sight & Sound Queen & Shady Maple, Cost is $140 per person • June 14 - 20, 2020: Mackinac Island, Northern Michigan, Double $669, Single $918 • July 13 - 18, 2020: The Art Encounter & Creation Museum In Kentucky, Double $610, Single $819

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WHITING – The Rosary Altar Society at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will be sponsoring their Second Annual Designer Handbag Bingo on Saturday, October 26. It will be held in the Parish Hall at 30 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Doors open at 10 a.m. and bingo begins at noon.

We have designer bags by Tory Burch, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein. We have over $3,000 in designer bags!

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MANCHESTER– Manchester Branch of Ocean County Library is looking to offer programs for adult audiences in Manchester, Lakehurst and Whiting. Staff from the library is available to come to your location and give a presentation to your group on a variety of fun and educational topics.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – What would you do if you suddenly heard gunshots while you were at your workplace, house of worship, a concert, a nightclub, a healthcare facility, or anywhere else there have been active shooters?

Startled by the sound of gunfire, most people freeze, said Brick Police Detective Tim McCarthy, who presented a Critical Incident/ Active Shooter Response for Businesses program recently, which was co-sponsored by the Brick Chamber of Commerce.

Active shooter is a term used by law enforcement to describe a situation in which a shooting is in progress and implies that both the police and citizens have the potential to affect the outcome of the event, based upon their responses, the detective said.

“It’s unfortunate we have to do these kinds of events, but this is happening in our country and around the world,” McCarthy said during the event, which was held at the PAL building on Drum Point Road.

“Open your eyes, pay attention to what’s

going on around you,” he said. “The faster you react, the better chance you and others will survive.”

McCarthy, who is a detective assigned to schools, and who is the municipal counter-terrorism coordinator, said he would not be teaching the audience tactics to “take people down,” but, rather, how to increase someone’s chance of surviving someone who “wants to kill others indiscriminately.”

A semi-trained assailant can discharge a revolver at the rate of 18 rounds in 30 seconds, he said.

Most active shooter incidents end within five minutes, and some end within two minutes. Even when police are present or able to respond within minutes, civilians often have to make life or death decisions, and should therefore be engaged in training and discussions on decisions they may face, McCarthy said.

When possible, it’s best to run if the path is clear. “Don’t stop running, have your hands up and empty when you leave the building, then call the police and give them any information you can,” he said.

If you can’t escape, hide, he said, and lock the door, barricade it, stay close to the ground, turn the lights out and call 911, if possible, McCarthy said.

“If you’re confronted by the active shooter, fight for your life, search for objects that are heavy and sharp, and don’t hold back, don’t stop fighting until you know you’re safe,” he said.

For example, a fire extinguisher could be used in two ways: since it’s heavy you could use it to hit someone, or you could spray it as a distraction, he said.

“Fight, but only if you are comfortable doing that - but only as a last resort to save your life.

Use 150 percent,” McCarthy said.

Help others if you can, but don’t let them hinder your escape, he added.

McCarthy said that businesses should design an evacuation plan for employees, which could make the difference between life and death. “Have a plan, practice your plan like fire drills.”

He said guns are not the only weapons being used to kill innocent civilians. He cited a 2017 attack on the London Bridge where a van was used to drive into pedestrians, followed by three armed men with knives who attacked people on the street.

Bombs are also being used to kill people, such as the explosion during the Boston Marathon in 2013, and a pipe bomb that was detonated in a garbage can at the start of a Marine Corps charity race in Seaside Park in September 2016.

Things started to change after the school shooting at Columbine and Virginia Tech, McCarthy said. “It’s happening way too often. It’s a sad state of affairs we have to live like this.”

The mindset of law enforcement is to save hostages and stop the shooter, he said.

There are some common traits among shooters, McCarthy said. Active shooter’s motives are often acts of vengeance and achievement of power or status. In most cases, the individuals (Cops - See Page 17)

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Many had recently undergone multiple psychological stressors, including rejection, discipline and humiliation.

“As a boss or a co-worker, you might start seeing some of these things. Ask that person, are you alright? If it’s a big company, bring it to HR. Say something, you could change the outcome,” he said.

Quite often a shooter will tell what they’re planning ahead of time through social media posts.

“Statistically, active shooters rarely plan past the initial action. When confronted, most shooters have trouble deviating from their planned path,” McCarthy said. “Throw them

The Manchester Times, October 19, 2019, Page 17 off their plan,” McCarthy said, which could be something as superficial as return fire.

After his presentation, which included a video that was produced by Homeland Security, McCarthy took questions from the audience.

One person asked if active shooters use legal guns. McCarthy said most are legal. “They either get them from family members or they’ve gotten them legally in the past,” he said.

Another audience member asked what children should be taught without creating too much anxiety.

The detective said the schools hold one fire drill and one security drill a month, which include lockdowns.

“They know exactly what they have to do,” he said. “We don’t tell them it’s a drill, so we make it like it’s real every single time. It’s become second nature with kids.”

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

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

Tips for hearing aid users in restaurants may include the following: (1) Try to sit away from the kitchen and with your back to a wall. Noise levels will be kept to a minimum and your waiter or waitress will have to face you when speaking, and (2) Try not to be a people watcher and sit towards the corner of a restaurant. You will be surprised how much better you will be hearing by preferentially situating yourself in any restaurant environment.

Remember, we live in a very noisy place and even individuals with normal hearing have difficulty hearing in noisy restaurants. Utilizing effective communication strategies will help to reduce your frustration in these listening environments.

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

Berberine Helps With Brain-Related Disorders

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Everyone understands that insulin levels play a role in blood sugar metabolism and that insufficient levels lead to hyperglycemia and then diabetes. Insulin is a taxi for blood sugar, it shuttles the sugar into the cell, and therefore it lowers levels in the bloodstream.

It is also accepted that normal levels of insulin can play a role in diabetes IF the insulin is not allowed into the cell. We call this insulin resistance and it is also part of diabetes.

What if the insulin is really high? You might think that blood sugar would be low, but that’s not so. You can have hyperinsulinemia and still have high blood sugar! Weird but true, because hyperinsulinemia means there is more insulin circulating in the blood stream compared to glucose.

No one really talks about brain changes associated with hyperinsulinemia and diabetes. High insulin causes you to retain more dangerous beta amyloid plaques, instead of clearing those out like normal.

One can develop very serious dementia and problems with memory and even Alzheimer’s if insulin levels remain high.

Depression too! Levels vary so refer to the reference range on your own lab test. Just FYI, you can test your blood levels at any laboratory, or through any physician.

One point I’d like to make is that you cannot leave yourself to “wait and see” if you have hyperinsulinemia because it can damage your brain and hasten cognitive decline and mood disorders.

Berberine, a natural herbal extract appears to be helpful with cognitive decline related

to diabetes. It helps control some of the free radicals associated with these problems, and we also know it is a rising star in terms of creating more insulin sensitivity.

Chronically elevated blood sugar or insulin will cause you to form more AGEs, short for Advanced Glycation End products, which are like little misses in your blood stream.

What’s so odd is that there is more than likely lower levels of insulin in the spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid). But it could be high in your blood vessels. Don’t worry about those details, just know that berberine is useful, and it’s an herb you can buy without prescription nowadays.

Berberine was evaluated recently and I read the article which was published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, September 2019.

The title means that berberine makes learning and memory recall better by acting as a strong anti-inflammatory. More specifically, berberine was found to increase acetylcholine levels in rodents with diabetes.

Acetylcholine as you know is one of your memory molecules. It raises the levels of acetylcholine by slowing down the breakdown of this compound, so it stays alive in the synapse longer.

So amazing that a plant-based chemical has the same mechanism of action that our Alzheimer’s drugs do! Remember high insulin (and high blood sugar) accelerate cognitive decline and there are natural herbal supplements to help with this. Talk to your physician if you plan to combine herbs with medications in order to avoid interactions and sudden hypoglycemia.

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Urgent Care Now Earns Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation

OCEAN COUNTY – Urgent Care Now, with four locations in Ocean County - Manahawkin, Lacey, Toms River and Little Egg Harbor has earned the Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation from the Urgent Care Association (UCA) and College of Urgent Care Medicine (CUCM). In achieving this Commendation, Urgent Care Now has demonstrated a commitment to responsible

prescribing practices of antibiotics.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the U.S. at least 2 million people acquire an antibiotic-resistant infection, and at least 23,000 people die as a result of antimicrobial resistance. UCA and CUCM developed the Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation program to help urgent care centers design

and implement comprehensive stewardship strategies.

In order to achieve the Commendation, UCA and CUCM require urgent care centers to provide evidence demonstrating their compliance with the Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship developed by the CDC. The CDC program provides a framework for antibiotic stewardship in

the outpatient setting focused on four key elements: • Commitment: Demonstrate dedication to and accountability for optimizing antibiotic prescribing and patient safety • Action for Policy and Practice: Implement at least one policy or practice to improve responsible prescribing and assess its efficacy with an Antibiotic Stewardship Quality Plan • Tracking and Reporting: Monitor antibiotic prescribing and offer regular feedback to clinicians • Education and Expertise: Provide educational resources to clinicians and patients on antibiotic prescribing and ensure access to needed expertise on optimizing prescribing practice In earning the Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation, Urgent Care Now has demonstrated that they are committed to safeguarding antibiotic use for future generations. For more information about the Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation program, visit ucaoa.org/ABSCommendation.

Join Rutgers Master Gardener Open House Program

TOMS RIVER – Join our Rutgers Master Gardener Open House Program on November 12, from 1 TO 2:30 p.m., which will be held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. Classes will begin January 21, 2020 to become a Master Gardener Certified Volunteer. Visit ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/.

Please call Debbie at 732 505-4563 and register by November 8.

Ocean County Library Closed November 5

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Election Day. They will reopen Wednesday, Nov. 6.

We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Hearing Discusses How We Can Protect NJ Schools Better

By Kimberly Bosco WASHINGTON, DC – On Sept. 26, Director Jared M. Maples of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) testified as part of the hearing, “Engaging the Community: Perspectives on School Security,” to discuss Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in our schools.

The hearing was meant to provide updates on a variety of measures and initiatives by NJOHSP and its partners to protect students and staff throughout New Jersey.

“The safety of our children and those charged with their care are paramount,” said Maples.

“We must do all that is necessary to provide students and staff with a sense of comfort and security in their learning environments, and parents and guardians deserve the peace of mind that their children will return to them at the end of the school day. Governor Murphy’s administration remains committed to combining all State resources to continue achieving that goal.”

In an effort to stay ahead of the curve, the NJOHSP conducts trainings for school personnel and the community on how to recognize and report suspicious activity.

An ongoing focus in NJOHSP’s efforts is expanding security, with particular emphasis on mass gatherings; understanding common vulnerabilities of these areas and events where large numbers of people gather; and ensuring that everyone, including schoolchildren, know what actions to take if they face emergency

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FORKED RIVER – The Cpl. William H. Smith Detachment #667 Marine Corps League celebrates the 244th birthday of the United States Marine Corps on November 9, 6-10 p.m., at the Captain’s Inn in Forked River.

The cost is $55 per person and includes one free drink, cold buffet table, six entrée menu sit down dinner, traditional cake cutting ceremony, DJ, dancing, and a cash bar.

For tickets, send check or money order made payable to: Cpl. William H. Smith Detachment #667 MCL. Mail to Cpl. William H. Smith Detachment #667 PO Box 703, Forked River, NJ 08731. Payment must be received no later than November 3.

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“Like many Americans, I am heartbroken by the alarming cycle of violent acts taking place in our nation’s schools. My subcommittee’s hearing was an opportunity for stakeholders, like the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, to discuss ongoing challenges in school safety and provide critical feedback to Congress,” said US Rep-

resentative Donald M. Payne Jr. (NJ-10). “I appreciate Director Maples’ testimony before the subcommittee, as it gave Congress a better understanding of the complex challenges our state faces in protecting New Jerseyans. I look forward to continuing to work with Director Maples to ensure that New Jersey’s students can focus on being students.”

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School Safety Center; Lauren Hogg, survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, and co-founder of March For Our Lives; and Max Schachter, father of slain Parkland victim Alex Schachter, also testified before the Subcommittee.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase For 2020

NEW JERSEY – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020.

Increased pay ments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2019. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to

$137,700 from $132,900.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail in early December about their new benefit amount.

Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2020, when announced, will be available at medicare.gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2020 are announced.

Final 2020 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/ cola.

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

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

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

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

How Is Leave Accrued?

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

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

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

How Can Leave Be Used?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In What Increments Can Workers Use Leave?

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

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

time in increments of eight hours.

What Happens Upon Transfer, Separation or Reinstatement?

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

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

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

What Notice and Documentation Is Required?

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

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

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

What Are the Notice and Record-Keeping Rules?

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

What If We Have a Collective Bargaining Agreement?

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

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

How Will the Law Be Enforced?

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

How Does the Anti-Retaliation Provision Work?

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

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

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

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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.

Or call 732-349-7557 ASAP. (46) Manchester Little League Halloween Gift Auction and Comedy Show October 19, 5 p.m. Manchester Fire House 545 Commonwealth Blvd. $20, BYO Food and Drinks Age 21+. Free sheet of small prize tickets with entry. Costume Contest! (43)

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

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Punk. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) We Buy Used Cars, Van, & Trucks any year, any make, any condition. Top $ paid CASH PAID ON THE SPOT. Fast and easy transaction. 609-622-9545.

(43) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(43) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) CASH PAID - for unwanted household items, dvds, toys, musical, historical, odd items, etc. No furniture.

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(43) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) 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 Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Part Time LPN Weekends - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for experienced LPN’s for our Skilled Nursing community. Skilled Nursing Part Time LPN – Weekend 7-3 Shift Apply in Person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759. 732849-0400. ext. 2039 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (42) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing Sign on Bonus of $1000 for FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing Hire (Payable in 90 days). Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 days per Pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts $ Assisted Living Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) Part Time 3-11 (6 days per pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. All positions require every other weekend. 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.

(42) Part-time custodian/janitor - For active adult commmunity in Whiting, NJ. $12per/hr. Start immediately.

Approx 19-21 hrs/wk. Must have some experience, but willing to train the right candidate. Must pass a back ground check and drug test. Call m-f 9a.m.-3 p.m. Call for application & interview 732-350-0230 ext. 10. (42) Looking For Full Time Cleaning Person - for an apartment community in Manchester NJ. Reliable, professional and some experience needed.Will train. Compensation based on experience. Starting at $13 an hour. 732-657-3340.

(43) Experienced P/T Electro-Mechanical Technician Assembler - For small Lakewood printing machinery manufacturer. Weekdays only.

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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. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

(43) House Cleaning - One-time cleans, weekly, biweekly, monthly! Free estimates! Give me a call 609-622-9855. (42) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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Pottery Classes - Ages 8-12 being taught in Toms River. We will learn the basics of how to make a vessel. We will also use the potters wheel on a rotating basis. It will be once a week for 3 hours and runs for 6 weeks. Adult pottery classes are going to be during the day and the children's are after school.The classes are Tuesday or Thursday nights 4-6 p.m. and are running for 6 weeks. Please e-mail me for more details. Amymfed@gmail.com. (44) 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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Call Krystyna 973-568-0714. (43) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Cini's Cleaning Service - Too busy to clean? You have better things to do than clean. I'll take care of your house. Call or text today. Free estimates. Efficient/Realiable. Good references. Cini 305-833-2151. (38) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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(2) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (40) "No Job To Small" General Handyman - Carpenting. Painti n g . P r e s s u r e Wa s h i n g . C a l l Eric 732-608-9701.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Event In Recognition Of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

This material is based on work supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under cooperative agreement number SBAHQ-07-S-0001. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

TOMS RIVER — Ocean County College will mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October with a speaker presentation and panel discussion, scheduled from 12:30-1:45 p.m. on Monday, October 28, in Room 104 of the Gateway Building, on the OCC main campus in Toms River. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The speaker presentation features Tabitha Comery, a local advocate who will share her personal story of the tragic loss of her sister due to domestic violence.

The panel discussion includes representatives from the following community programs and organizations, all of which fight against domestic abuse: Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, St. Francis Coun-

seling Service Sexual Abuse & Assault Prevention Program, Ocean County Batterer’s Intervention Program, OCC Campus Security and Title IX Officials, as well as Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Samantha Tucker and Comery.

Local agencies will also be available to share information about their services.

Light refreshments provided by OCC Student Life.

Presented by the OCC Counseling Center in collaboration with the St. Francis Counseling Service Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention Program. For more information, contact the OCC Counseling Center at 732-255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu, or visit go.ocean.edu/ counseling.

NARFE Ocean County Recruiting New Members

OCEAN COUNTY – NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Ocean County Chapter 637 is reaching out to all active and retired federal employees, spouses and annuitants. If your future security is tied to Federal retirement benefits, you are eligible to join our Chapter.

NARFE is the only organization dedicated to solely protect and preserve the benefits of all Federal workers and retirees. NARFE informs you of any

development and proposals that affect your compensation, retirement and health benefits. NARFE is also a social organization. We have six meetings a year with guest speakers on a very broad range of topics. We also have a holiday party in December.

You receive a monthly NARFE magazine and Chapter Newsletters. So please join us.

For more information, call Shirley Veiga, President, at 732-408-7482.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Fifth Annual “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza”

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host its fifth annual “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza” at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23. The cosplay contest will occur at 3 p.m. to round out the event.

FanNation is a multi-genre fandom convention for science fiction, gaming, comic books, animation, anime, fantasy, horror, steampunk, and everything in between. Programming will be geared toward adults and teens 12+.

FanNation will feature panels, workshops, presentations, crafts, meetups, presentations, gaming competitions, scavenger hunts, an escape room,

an anime quiz show, and a cosplay contest. Guests will include authors, artists, performers, and cosplay groups. Among the topics of the panels and workshops are anime, cosplaying, drawing comics, geek-themed cooking and crafts, and gaming.

Attendees can meet Andrea Towers, author of “Geek Girls Don’t Cry: Real-Life Lessons from Fictional Female Characters.”

There will be a geeky storytime and mermaid storytime for younger attendees.

To register for FanNation and the Andrea Towers program, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Northern Ocean Habitat Home Improvement Projects

OCEAN COUNTY– Do you know someone in need of home repairs? Are you or a neighbor struggling to maintain your home? If so, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has various home repair programs available to the community includingAging in Place, Critical Home Repairs, Veteran Repair Program, Neighborhood Revitalization and Weatherization.

These varieties of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects. The selection of

homeowners and repair applications is done by the Homeowner Services Committee in a way that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or national origin.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope and a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The criteria for selection is based on income, need and willingness to partner.

We are here to help you, a friend or a neighbor complete the application process. Please call our construction office at 732-998-8630.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Year’s Eve Trip To The Smoky Mountains

WHITING – Join Travel Bocce for a New Year’s Eve in the Smoky Mountains December 29, 2019 - January 3, 2020. This trip features four spectacular shows!

The trip package includes: overnight lodging to and from Smoky Mountains, three nights at the Country Cascades Waterpark Resort, five breakfasts, three dinners at Hatfield’s & McCoy Dinner Theatre, Dixie Stampede Dinner Theatre & Pirates Voyage Dinner Theatre, a New Year‘s Eve Performance & Celebration at the Smoky Mountain resort, admission to Dollywood Theme Park and

the Titanic Attraction, a tour of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Island, and downtown Gatlinburg, a souvenir gift, luggage handling, taxes, meals, bus driver gratuities, and motor coach transportation.

The cost is $699 Double, $938 Single. A $75 non- refundable deposit is due upon sign up unless the trip is canceled. You can purchase tickets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. until noon at Hilltop Clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Rd, Whiting, NJ. All are welcome. For more information, call Debbie at 201-618-8514.

Lakehurst Upcoming Events

LAKEHURST – Join the Borough of Lakehurst for the following upcoming events in 2019: • November 2, 2019: Rabies Clinic at the Community Center, 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

• November 11, 2019: Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Lake Horicon, 11 a.m.

• December 10, 2019: Pizza with Santa/ Santa Run (gift registry) at the Community Center, 6 p.m.

• December 13, 2019: Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Community Center, 7 p.m.

• December 22, 2019: Santa Gift Delivery, 10 a.m.

Veterans Service Bureau

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township has a Veteran Service representative, Dan Flynn, in the Town Hall, 1 Colonial Dr., on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 732-657-8121.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is joining public libraries nationwide in a new digital reading program, the Libraries Transform Book Pick, which offers access to the same ebook for a two-week period. The first ebook selection is the newly released title “After the Flood” by Kassandra Montag, published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

“After the Flood” will be available through Oct. 21 through the Ocean County Library at theoceancountylibrary.org. Readers will only need a library card and the Libby app to download a free copy of the ebook to their device. There will be no waitlist or holds for the title.

“After the Flood” is an inventive and riveting climate fiction saga from a promising new author. In a starred review, Booklist states, “Montag’s thrilling debut takes place in a future climate-change-altered world overrun by water… Anchored by a complicated, compelling heroine, this gripping, speculative, high-seas adventure is impossible to put down.” Karen Slaughter, international bestselling author of “The Last Widow,” calls Montag “a visionary new talent!”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Grunin Center Presents Pianist Zee Zee

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • 11AM TO 3PM

TOMS RIVER — Imaginative and electrifying pianist Zee Zee visits the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, for an installment of the Center’s Afternoon Recital Series.

Zee Zee began her musical training in Germany at the age of 5. When she subsequently returned to her native China, she became one of the most sought-after young artists in the nation, collaborating with leading Chinese orchestras, with whom she retains a close link.

Described as “full of enthusiasm and glamour, radiating the vigor of youth”

by Chinese Gramophone, Zee Zee’s i nter pret at ions a nd com mu n icat ive abilities have been praised as “taking us to another reality ... bright, expressive and moving to the extreme” (Belgischer Rundfunk), while her creative maturity has been hailed as “a powerful, passionate, and compelling representation of pure artistry” by the Los Angeles Times.

This past spring, Universal released Zee Zee’s first album, featuring Ravel’s

Piano Concerto in G and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Zee Zee regularly works with some of today’s foremost conductors, including Xian Zhang, Marin Alsop, Michał Nesterowicz, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Charles Dutoit, and Neeme Järvi. She has performed with leading orchestras and has given a number of notable recitals, including at the Wigmore Hall in London, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the Lincoln Center in New York, the Vancouver Recital Society, and Hong Kong’s Premiere Performances.

A passionate chamber musician, Zee Zee also regularly performs with the Z.E.N. Trio, alongside violinist Esther Yoo and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCt 19 - OCt 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Full Moon in your sign may make you more aware of how you interact with others and how relationships affect your self-image. Make the most of this opportunity by not being attached to how things go so much as observing them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be at peace with yourself and show great affection for loved ones in spite of the many difficulties and harsh realities the world could present. You could be a shoulder to cry on, or you could lend a hand for someone who needs a little extra T.L.C. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have plenty of imagination and can relate to people who are challenged by difficult circumstances. You might want to hold off on purchases during the first part of the week, as something you buy may prove disappointing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Since your sign is ruled by the Moon, every Full Moon marks the end of one tiny cycle and the beginning of another. Your daily routines may be focused on domestic matters and career success as the next week unfolds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ethical questions and issues could present problems that make your workplace environment challenging in the first half of the week. Dissatisfaction with your possessions or your home base can make you feel awkward and out of sorts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be willing to take risks in the week ahead, but circumstances might not be in your favor. Don’t begin a home remodeling job or any project that is outside your field of expertise, as things could easily go wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Full Moon in your opposite sign could trigger a subtle shift in your relationships during the upcoming week.

You may notice that other people tend to mirror your moods and attitudes. Focus on empowering others to do better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make a concentrated effort to be congenial as well as concise. People may look for the downside of every proposal, and unfounded suspicions may interfere with logic. Put off key decisions until the last half of the week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money isn’t the only thing that defines your self-worth.

Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into buying anything that you don’t really need just to prove a point. Focus on good communications in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today’s Full Moon could mark a peak in frustrated ambitions. In the week ahead you may choose to dispose of items that no longer serve their purpose or fulfill your needs. Remain vigilant about paying your bills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your good taste can be demonstrated by the way you arrange your furniture or the colors you choose for your wardrobe. Take a break from negative news and gossip in the week ahead and focus on tranquil subjects.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Treat your body like a temple in the week ahead to find the peace and tranquility you prefer. You will feel more attractive than usual to your special someone. Put financial decisions on the back burner and focus on togetherness.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Easy-On-The-Host Pork Chops Get A Tangy Twist

By Wolfgang Puck People often tell me that when they invite friends over for a dinner party, they realize too late that they’ve been overly ambitious, planning elaborate menus with too many ingredients and too much preparation. Even if the food turns out great, as it usually does, the hosts find themselves exhausted the next morning and swear that they’ll wait a long time before entertaining again - and maybe plan something easier next time.

My best advice when entertaining at home is to keep it simple, both in the shopping list and in the cooking.

Your guests won’t care about how complicated the food you serve may be. It’s deliciousness that counts most. And everyone will enjoy the evening more if you, the host or hostess, are relaxed enough to be able to have fun yourself and put all who have gathered around your table at ease.

How do you do this? One good trick I’ve learned is to start with a relatively easy recipe or two that are so familiar that guests relax the moment they see the food, and that then have just a slightly different twist, something that perks up your guests’ interest the moment they smell and then taste the food.

For a perfect example, look no further than the pair of recipes - one main dish, one side - I share here from Aram Mardigian, a longtime member of my culinary team who serves as executive chef of the Wolfgang Puck American Grille in the Borgata Hotel, Casino, and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey: Pomegranate-Glazed Pork Chops with Cauliflower au Gratin.

To me, pork chops are a perfect main dish meat for autumn entertaining. Robust and juicy, they have the ability to make every meal feel like a feast.

The twist Aram adds to this recipe can be found in the marinade, in which the chops sit overnight: a mixture of tangy-sweet pomegranate juice and pomegranate molasses, now widely available in well-stocked supermarkets or online; and a selection of seasonings that perfectly complement the meat’s savory-sweet flavor.

The cauliflower makes an ideal companion to the chops. That vegetable has been enjoying a jump in popularity lately, as a lighter alternative to potatoes.

But you can still make it lavish, as this recipe does with its combination of cream, cheeses, and a topping of coarse breadcrumbs that form a golden-brown crust - gratin, in French - that forms while it bakes in the oven.

Cooking the two dishes is simple and easy to coordinate, so they’ll be done and ready to serve at the same time. The result will be a beautiful plateful of food that will delight both you and your guests, while leaving you relaxed enough to enjoy your own dinner party.

POMEGRANATE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN Serves 6 PORK CHOPS: 6 bone-in pork chops, each 1 to 11/2 inches (2.5 to 3.75 cm) thick 2 cups (500 ml) pomegranate juice 2 cups (500 ml) pomegranate molasses 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) packed brown sugar

3 ounces (185 ml) soy sauce 4 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant, then cooled and cracked with a meat mallet or heavy pan 1 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 bunch scallions, chopped Kosher salt CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN: 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 medium-sized white onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 pound (500 g) fresh raw bite-sized cauliflower florets 1 quart (1 l) heavy cream Kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarse dry breadcrumbs Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish Start marinating the pork a day ahead. Arrange the chops in a nonreactive dish or pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. In a mixing bowl, stir together the pomegranate juice and molasses, granulated and brown sugars, soy sauce, canola oil, coriander, peppercorns, garlic, and scallions.

Pour over the pork chops, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.

The next day, about 1 hour before serving, remove the chops from the refrigerator and set aside at room temperature.

Immediately start preparing the cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt half of the butter over medium heat.

Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent but not yet browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cauliflower and continue cooking, stirring frequently, 5 minutes longer. Stir in the cream and 1 tablespoon salt. Raise the heat slightly, bring to a boil, and stir in half of the Parmesan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is tender enough to pierce with a sharp knife tip and the liquid is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Taste the liquid, adjust the seasonings with more salt, and add pepper to taste.

With the remaining butter, grease a large gratin dish. Spoon the cauliflower and sauce into the dish.

Scatter the blue cheese evenly over the surface.

Evenly sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan.

Transfer the gratin dish to the oven and bake until the sauce is bubbling and the top is nicely browned, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the pork chops. Preheat to medium heat a broiler, an indoor grill, or 1 or 2 large, heavy ridged grill pans large enough to hold all the chops comfortably in a single layer. Remove the chops from the marinade, shake off excess liquid, and season on both sides with salt. Cook the chops, turning them once, until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center not touching bone registers 145°F (63°C), 10 to 15 minutes total time. Transfer the chops to a platter, cover with heavy-duty foil, and leave to rest for a few minutes before serving.

To serve, spoon the cauliflower onto one side of individual heated serving plates. Place a chop on the other side, leaning it slightly against the cauliflower. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

(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.

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