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─Photo by Bob Vosseller The Jackson Diner located in Jackson Crossing Plaza on Hope Chapel Road closed its doors last month. It is the latest causality to the COVID-19 pandemic. The business is being sold at this time.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – For a dozen years if you wanted to get a taste of some real diner food in the township it wasn’t hard to find. The Jackson Diner offered up all the specialties.

From a variety of omelets, to chicken parmigiana, and from meatloaf to milkshakes the diner situated in the plaza offered diners what they

wanted. Sadly however, the familiar eatery has closed its doors, a causality to the coronavirus.

The owners of the diner, located in Jackson Crossing Plaza on South Hope Chapel Road, announced June 12 via social media that they were closing their doors.

As of press time, the owners had not responded to inquiries for further information and to share

some of the history of the diner or any news regarding a potential buyer.

In a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, the owners stated, “The Jackson Diner will not reopen under the Zimmermann family ownership. This was a very difficult decision and it is extremely unfortunate.”

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it had on the diner, we

faced true hardships and had to consider finding a buyer to continue the Jackson diner legacy. We want to thank our loyal customers immensely for all their unconditional support throughout the years.”

The post adds, “we truly couldn’t have done it without you! We apologize for this news, as we are deeply saddened by this decision as well.”

“We would like to extend a special thank you to the employees, whom we consider family for all of their hard work and dedication,” the owners added.

“It has been an honor to be a part of the Jackson community and serve every patron that walked through the doors over the past 12 years, we are truly grateful,” the post by the Zimmermann family concludes.

Two years ago, the diner held a big 10th anniversary celebration with a special menu and day long activities.

Ordinance Would Target Abandoned Homes

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Council members voted unanimously to approve an ordinance concerning an initial registration fee and a renewal fee for vacant properties in the township.

During a June 23 meeting, the first to bring together Council President Alexander

Sauickie, Vice President Andrew Kern, Councilman Ken Bressi, Councilman Ma r t i ng Fle m m i ng and recently appointed Councilman Stephen C h i shol m b efor e a live audience in Town Hall, the council adopted the ordinance.

This ordinance establishes an initial regis-

tration fee of $500 for a vacant property and a $1,000 renewal fee for a vacant property.

The original fee was $250.

T he id e a b e h i nd the ordi nance is to improve the look of neig hborhoods that have vacant properties in them and to tighten up the restric-

tions with a higher fee to prevent residences f rom having a r undown appearance.

Money c ol le c t e d from the fees will be used by the governing body to maintain the upkeep of properties should property owners refuse to take proper action themselves. And to avoid

having to use taxpayer money for such improvements.

Also approved for introduction was an ordinance creating a park sponsorship and commemorative bench program for the township’s parks and recreation facilities.

C ou nci l m a n Ke n (Houses - See Page 4)

July 11, 2020

Builders Challenge Clean Soil Ordinance

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A permit to make sure soil is clean is being challenged by two builder associations, but members of the governing body have said the ordinance reflects a State Department of Environmental Protection request.

Jackson Trails LLC joined forces with the New Jersey Builders Association and the Shore Builders Association of Central New Jersey in a civil action against the township shortly after the ordinance was adopted on April 28.

Township Planning Board members turned down an application submitted by Jackson Trails late last year. The applicant sought township approval to construct 459 residential units (367 market rate homes and 92 affordable housing units in multiple buildings) plus a house of worship that would have been located on South Hope Chapel Road.

A complaint was filed on June 11 in state Superior Court by the New Jersey Builders Association and the Shore Builders Association of Central New Jersey. That complaint targets the new Soil/Fill Importation permit that was added into Jackson’s municipal codebook.

While the ordinance is said to “manage the importation and deposition of soil/fill to protect the safety, public health and general welfare of the community and the environment” the challenge against it alleges that council members didn’t adhere to the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act when the ordinance was passed.

The April 28 council meeting was done by means of Zoom and held in a virtual fashion due to the ongoing conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. The complaint alleges that the public notice in advance of the meeting was not sufficient and the governing body’s adoption of the ordinance was an “arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable action that violates the Municipal Land Use Law.” The challenge also accuses officials of violating the township’s “constitutional affordable housing obligation, unauthorized and excessive fee provisions, and baseless and unauthorized bond requirements.”

Jackson Trails LLC signed on to the lawsuit a day later.

Jackson Council President Alex Sauickie has pointed to this ordinance as an example of the (Builders - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 council’s commitment to preserving Jackson’s environment. The ordinance mandates that developers provide proof that all soil or soil mixed with other additives used in a project is environmentally safe and free of contaminants.

Supporting documentation are required by the ordinance and must include the hours of operation, haul routes for transporting material and interim traffic and safety measures.

When the ordinance was first proposed, Sauickie said he was surprised that such a provision was not already in place for developers to show that the material they were providing for a project was completely clean.

During a prior meeting, Sauickie, who was instrumental in drafting the ordinance, said “we have taken direction on this ordinance from the DEP.” He said it was that agency that presented the model for the ordinance during a meeting of the League of Municipalities.

Attorney Steven Dalton, representing the NJ Builders Association and Shore Builders As-

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Continued From Page 1 Bressi abstained on the measure. The rest of the council voted for it.

Approved resolutions included the adoption of housing rehabilitation guidelines for the township’s rehabilitation program for local affordable housing purposes.

sociation of Central New Jersey that became plaintiffs in the lawsuit, spoke during the April 28 hearing.

Dalton asked the council to hold up on adopting the ordinance so that members of both associations could work with the council “to address concerns and provide their input toward the proposed ordinance.”

It was also stated for the record that the associations’ union was working with the DEP to make changes to the ordinance model.

Sauickie noted that other towns had also adopted similar ordinances adopting that model. “They also reviewed our particular ordinance.” He added there was no reason to delay the adoption of the ordinance but was open to communicating with the associations about any changes that might occur with the DEP model ordinance.

“No longer will we just trust developers who want to bring in hundreds of truckloads of what we refer to as ‘dirty dirt.’ The whole point of the ordinance is to apply through our forms that need to be filled out in advance,” he said.

Also approved was a resolution authorizing an amendment to the township’s agreement with Rehabco, Inc. as Jackson’s administrator of its housing rehabilitation program and authorizing the utilization of $60,000 from the township’s affordable housing trust fund to allow for an additional 20 rehabilitation units at $3,000 per unit.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL If You Light Fireworks, Your Neighbors Hate You I used to like fireworks more when I was a kid. I remember watching them over the Toms River growing up. I remember firing bottle rockets out of my hands on a beach in North Carolina, in a massive firework fight with dozens of other tourist kids (Don’t try this at home).

I still have a soft spot for parking my beach chair and watching from Route 9 or wherever I can get a spot.

I also remember walking to the waterfront with my daughter, who was 4 at the time (Don’t try this at home, either).

When I hear them echo near my house at night in the summer, it’s usually part of Berkeley’s summer concert and I smile a little bit.

But when I’m going for a walk at night, and something randomly explodes over my head, that’s where I draw the line.

When I’m doing some gardening just before dusk because that’s the only time it’s not blazingly hot out, and stuff is blowing up all over, that’s not fun.

Every dog in the neighborhood goes nuts. If you’re a firework lover, you’re not an animal lover. Period.

So far this season I think the latest I’ve heard a firework go off is 11:45 p.m.

There’s been the occasional burnt bottle rocket that ends

up in my back yard. I have a lot of trees in my back yard, and ivy. So far, I’ve been lucky.

But one of these times, someone isn’t going to be lucky. One of these times, a firework will go off wrong, and really hurt someone.

Or land in a gutter full of leaves. Or hit a kid watching from one yard over.

Sure, the average person is doing it right, you might say.

But here’s something else: The average person is an idiot.

When I’m driving, I drive defensively. I don’t assume that someone is going to stop at a stop sign. My foot hovers over my brake, just in case the other driver isn’t paying attention.

Mistakes happen.

We all know how congested this area is. Most of us have homes right on top of each other. Most of us have a neighbor to either side, one behind, and two at the corners. That’s five different places a firecracker can end up if they’re fired off in the wrong way.

I’ll also never understand why people celebrate our nation’s veterans by blowing things up and setting off their PTSD. Please, leave it to the professionals.

Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard

The people of Jackson face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Jackson for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard?

First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your

officials know you’re watching.

You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours.

People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life.

Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness.

Make yourself heard.

Federal Government Failed Our Vets The US Department of Veterans Affairs has failed t he veter a n s of Ocea n County, but it didn’t have to be this way. If the VA had kept its promise to deliver for our veterans, there would be a new veterans health care facility befitting of the service and sacrifice of those who wore the uniform. Instead, we have seen delays and disappointment, excuses and a continuation of a status quo that is simply unacceptable.

The current James J. Howard Veterans’ Outpatient Clinic based in Brick was built in 1991. It was built to serve a veteran population of nearly 5,000. In the years since, the veteran population reliant on that facility for health care has more than doubled. Thousands more line up to see health care providers, but the number of providers hasn’t kept pace, especially for the care it provides to our women veterans. Thousands more drive to the facility looking for parking, but the VA has failed to expand parking capacity, forcing disabled and older veterans to walk an unsafe road to seek treatment.

And thousands more seek expanded care that the current, dated facility, simply cannot provide.

In 2014, Congress authorized a lease project in

Letters The Editor Ocean County for aTo new New Jersey pressed the VA 101.5. It seems to me that CBOC as part of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act. This provided the authorization and funding to allow the VA to build a larger, more moder n facility for our veterans. After promises of progress, that process was halted in the spring of 2018, when the VA decided to hit the restart button, delaying the expanded care our veterans need.

At the time, the VA said that restar ting the process would result in “increase[d] competition and lower costs” and would be done “in line with VA’s new business practices” to “ensure alignment with the cu r rent VA healthcare model.” At face value, these things make sense.

We were told in January 2019 that a decision on the location of the new facility would be made by the end of September of that same year. That date came and went until fi nally last month, we were told the VA was going back to square one; New Jersey’s veterans shouldn’t expect a new facility until at least 2024.

That’s a decade after this process was started.

This decision blindsided us. Congressman Kim had toured the VA twice, met regularly with VA officials and his office was in monthly touch with the VA for updates. After this decision was made, congressional and veteran leaders across

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to provide immediate answers and action; instead, we received insufficient excuses that did nothing to further the cause of providing better care for our veterans.

At the end of the day, as elected officials and veteran leaders, providing better care for our veterans is our top priority. It should be the top priority for officials at the VA as well, and they have a moment to make this right.

To serve the nearly 12,000 veteran patients who rely on t he CBOC, t he VA should fully staff the current CBOC, and establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet veterans closer to home. They could be active partners in finding new solutions to the dangerous parking situation at the facility in Brick, working with local organizations and private-sector groups who are eager to help. And they can provide real transparency to veterans in our com munit y by meeting with veteran leaders in a public setting on a regular basis to provide updates on the procurement of a new site and other efforts to help our veterans.

All of these things would be a step forward, and all of them are within the power of the VA to do immediately.

We want the VA to succeed, simply because our veterans cannot afford them to fail. Success for our veterans is within reach; we only ask the VA to join us to make it a reality.

Congressman Andy Kim (NJ 3rd District), Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey

Jackson Mayor Is On A Power Trip This is in response to the article “Jackson Mayor Calls on Murphy to Resign Over Pandemic ‘Power Trip’” published by NJ

our mayor is on a power trip, all because he doesn’t like to be told ‘no.’

To say it’s only about the kids is ludicrous. If it truly was/is, he wouldn’t have gotten his panties in such a twist. Kids will be kids, and if they see each other on a field for the first time in several months, does he really think they’re going to follow proper social distancing? I don’t! Then to state he’s mad because he’s been disrespected is outrageous. Being told no is not being disrespected.

Referring to the crisis as a “pandemic thing,” tells me he doesn’t get it. A virus that has killed thousands isn’t just a thing; it’s a tragedy of epic proportions that has changed the world.

Furthermore, calling the park “my park,” couldn’t be further from the truth; it’s the people’s park. Allowing kids to play sports in the park, in direct violation of the governor’s order, will open Jackson up to yet another lawsuit, one from the state. Seems to me that is direct disrespect of the gover nor. Do we really need to worry about another lawsuit? Haven’t we had enough? Also, unless he’s got absolute proof that our governor is personally to blame for the COVID-19 deaths in veterans facilities, he should never say that he is. I’m all for honoring our veterans, but restrictions are in place for a reason, and we could hold a special parade at a later date.

We are all frustrated, but acting like a spoiled bully is not the way to handle it.

We need to work and come together, being there for one another, as best we can.

None of us has ever had to deal with anything like this in our lifetime. If you don’t agree with the governor’s handling of it, offer up a better solution if you can.

Don’t go on the attack. I, for one, intend to remember this, come November.

Stephanie Brown Jackson

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

Supreme Court Smith’s 2003 Human Trafficking Amendment To HIV/AIDS Initiative From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) welcomed the United States Supreme Court ruling in USAID v. Alliance for Open Society upholding a key amendment he wrote in 2003 to the United States Leadership Against HIV/ AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act that provides federal funding to foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) provided

they have a policy explicitly opposing sex trafficking and prostitution.

Smith said it is a major victory in the struggle against HIV, for human rights and the fight against sex trafficking.

“No one supports the exemplary work of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDs Relief (PEPFAR) more than me. I pushed hard for the law’s enactment in 2003,”

he said.

According to the Court’s opinion, the Leadership Act has helped save an estimated 17 million lives, primarily in Africa, and is widely viewed as the most successful American foreign aid program since the Marshall Plan.

Smith pointed out that in December 2018, he authored the law authorizing $30 billion over five years for this life-saving law.

“Who we fund - not just what - matters a great deal.

It would be wrong for the United States to fund or facilitate the exploitation of women through sex trafficking and prostitution.

U.S. taxpayers should not be coerced into funding the traffickers who degrade and commit unspeakable acts of violence against women and children,” he added.

The Supreme Court decision notes that foreign NGOs possess no First Amendment rights that could be violated by this requirement - even if they are affiliated with a U.S. based NGO. Justice Kavanaugh delivered the opinion of the Court which said in part, “As relevant here, Congress sought to fund only those organizations that have, or agree to have, a “policy explicitly opposing prostitution and sex trafficking.” §7631(f

); see also §7631(e); 45 CFR §89.1 (2019).

Justice Kavanaugh added: “Congress imposed that condition on funding known as the Policy Requirement, because Congress found that prostitution and sex trafficking “are additional causes of and factors in the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic” and that prostitution and sex trafficking “are degrading to women and children.”

Justice Kavanaugh also wrote “In 2003, Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, known as the Leadership Act. 117 Stat.

Legislation Will Further Reform New Jersey’s Criminal Justice System From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy signed three pieces of legislation that make various reforms to New Jersey’s criminal justice system. The bills will ensure personnel files of law enforcement officers are shared when applying for employment at other agencies, accelerate juvenile justice reforms, and expand critical re-entry benefits.

“I’ve been clear that New Jersey will be as aggressive as any state in the nation in our efforts to reform a criminal justice system that has largely failed our black and brown communities for far too long,” said Governor Murphy. “Among other important changes, these measures promote a greater degree of professionalism

in law enforcement hiring practices and ensure that young people and formerly incarcerated individuals who are re-entering society are provided with a meaningful chance to reach their full potential.”

The Governor signed the following bills into law: A744 (Johnson, Holley, Conaway, Wimberly/Weinberg, Turner) - Requires law enforcement agencies to provide internal affairs and personnel files of law enforcement officers to other agencies under certain circumstances.

S2511 (Pou, Turner/Wimberly, Reynolds-Jackson) - Accelerates rescinding of certain juvenile delinquency fines and making discretionary post-incarceration su-

pervision due to COVID-19 pandemic.

S2331 (Sweeney, Cunningham/Pintor Marin, Quijano, Verrelli) - Assists inmates released from incarceration in obtaining necessary re-entry benefits.

Primary sponsors of A744 include Assemblymembers Gordon Johnson, Jamel Holley, Herb Conaway and Benjie Wimberly, and Senators Loretta Weinberg and Shirley Turner.

“Operating with minimal information does more harm than good when it comes to hiring an officer charged to serve and protect, said Assemblyman Gordon M. Johnson. “With this legislation, we intend to give departments and jurisdictions all the information they need to determine if an applicant is the right fit. For us to reform police culture, we must ensure agencies are first aware of any disciplinary history.”

“There needs to be more accountability,” said Assemblyman Jamel C. Holley. “If

an officer faces disciplinary action within one agency in one town and can easily move on to another agency in a different town without their record following them, we have an accountability problem. Making sure agencies aren’t kept in the dark about the background of candidates – good or bad – is what this legislation does. This is critical in our efforts to rebuild trust in law enforcement.”

“Ensuring departments have access to the personnel records they need to bring a new officer on board is about trust and confidence,” said Assemblyman Herb Conaway. “Law enforcement officers are sent into the community every day and while most adhere to the highest professional standards, others may not. If that’s the case, departments need to know.”

“To strengthen the view of police as a force for good in the community, policies requiring disciplinary histories to be shared must be sta-

tus quo,” said Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly. “Most officers spend their entire career acting honorably, but to maintain accountability, policy has to acknowledge the potential for bad actors to exist.”

“Police officers are given an immense amount of power and responsibility and the vast majority serve with honor and deference to the position,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg.

“In cases where incidents do occur, however, it should be reviewable by any agency being asked to hire that person in the future. How can we expect agencies to weed out bad actors if they can’t review an applicant’s full history? When the public’s trust is on the line, no stone should be left unturned and I am glad the Governor has taken such swift action on this bill.”

“Police officers, quite literally at times, have the lives of our state’s most vulnerable in their hands,” said Senator Shirley Turner. “It

711, as amended, 22 U. S. C. §7601 et seq. Aiming to enhance America’s response to the ravages of the global HIV/AIDS crisis, the Leadership Act launched “the largest international public health program of its kind ever created.” §7601(29).

The Act has helped save an estimated 17 million lives, primarily in Africa, and is widely viewed as the most successful American foreign aid program since the Marshall Plan. To advance the global relief effort, Congress has allocated billions of dollars to American and foreign nongovernmental organizations that combat HIV/AIDS abroad.”

is incredibly important we are thoroughly vetting any individual bestowed with that badge, and in turn, the power that comes with it.

This legislation will create greater oversight, transparency and accountability to prevent departments from hiring bad actors.”

Primary sponsors of S2511 include Senators Nellie Pou and Shirley Turner, and Assemblymembers Benjie Wimberly and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.

“The juvenile justice reform bill we signed into law earlier this year was written before we had ever heard of the coronavirus,” said Senator Nellie Pou.”The pandemic, however, has made the implementation of this law that much more crucial as it will help lower populations in certain juvenile facilities and create greater opportunity for proper social distancing.

I am glad the Governor has recognized the urgency of signing this legislation today and discarded any further delay.”

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By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD - It was far from the 20th season the Lakewood BlueClaws had in mind.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate, a member of the South Atlantic League, planned a season-long celebration of its milestone campaign. And the team hoped to celebrate its eight millionth fan to walk through the gates for a regular-season game at FirstEnergy Park.

However, there will be no season.

The BlueClaws announced Tuesday, June 30, that Minor League Baseball has canceled the seasons of its 160 affiliated clubs, resulting in the cancellation of the team’s campaign as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Major League Baseball declined to supply its affiliates with players, another reason for the cancellation.

“This is news that we had hoped we wouldn’t have to share, but unfortunately we will not be playing baseball at the Jersey Shore this summer,” said Lakewood team president Joe Ricciutti, whose club has attracted 7,711,681 fans. “This is a tremendous all-around disappointment from the team’s perspective to a personal level. Everyone worked so hard to get to this season. When the team was home for night games in the past, we worked from 9 a.m.-midnight. We all enjoy watching baseball and bringing the community together. The longer the shutdown lasted, the tougher the logistics became.

“This is heartbreaking.”

The team said the decision was made with the interests of fan, player, coach and staff safety at the forefront.

“We understand and cherish our place as a much-needed outlet for fun and entertainment across our communities, but we also understand and support the need to prioritize the public health crisis,” said Art Matin, the managing partner of Shore Town Baseball, the BlueClaws’ ownership group.

“Everyone is disappointed,” SAL president Eric Krupa said. “From a practical standpoint, if you look at the logistics and health and safety protocols, it was an easy decision.

It’s enough of a challenge controlling the major league teams. It’s a common sense decision, but it’s disappointing on a number of levels.

“Lakewood was set to unveil its 20th anniversary logo. A lot of its promotions were to have had the subliminal theme of its 20-year anniversary,” he said.

Lakewood was scheduled to play 140 regular-season games, including 70 at FirstEnergy Park.

“By the middle of March, all of our season tickets along with group tickets had been pretty much sold out,” Ricciutti said. “Sin-

gle-game tickets went on sale in the middle of March. Our group sales went tremendously well. We came on board late during the 2017 season. We spent time building a group foundation over the last two years. Building that foundation has been our focus since we came on board. We obtained youth sports teams and leagues that had never been with us before.

“We were well, well on target to hit our goal of 30 sellouts. We sold out 20 games last year and 13 games in 2018.”

Ricciutti said the team suffered a large revenue hit because of the cancelation.

“We are a private business so we keep that figure relatively private,” he said. “We took a tremendous, impactful hit. Thousands of businesses have been impacted. We will work through it and build from there. This challenge faces all 160 affiliated teams in minor league baseball.”

The BlueClaws said ticket package holders will be contacted by staff members to go over their options. Additionally, the team said its staff members will coordinate with group leaders who have booked 2020 outings as well. Lakewood said those who have tickets as part of a group outing should wait to hear from their group’s leader directly.

Communication from the BlueClaws’ staff members began Wednesday morning, July 1. The team said it asks that ticket holders be patient as the BlueClaws work through outreach on an individual basis.

“We thank each of our ticket package holders and group leaders for their patience while we waited for a resolution,” Ricciutti said. “This has been a trying time for us all and we want to make sure that each ticket holder hears directly from the BlueClaws” The BlueClaws said they will shift many of their 20th season promotions into the 2021 season.

“We are already working on making 2021 the biggest and most exciting season in team history,” Ricciutti said. “We’ll just celebrate our 20th season and our 20th anniversary all together!”

The BlueClaws’ 2021 schedule has yet to be released. The team said it will announce the schedule, complete with the 2021 Opening Night, when available. FirstEnergy Park executive offices remained closed to the public as of Tuesday, June 30. The team’s staff is working remotely. Check blueclaws. com and the team’s social media channels for more information.

What Would Have Been Lakewood’s first-year manager was to have been Chris Adamson. Born in Sydney, Australia, he is an Adelaide, South Australia (BlueClaws - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 1 resident. The former catcher spent the last seven seasons with the Adelaide Bite of the Australian Baseball League as manager (2017-19) and bench coach (2013-16). He was an assistant coach in 2018 and 2019 of the Australian National Team and ran the performance department for Baseball South Australia.

Adamson earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Tx., where he was an NCAA Division II All-American in 2009 and 2010.

He was to have been Lakewood’s 14th manager. He could not be reached for comment.

Among the possible team members were pitcher Jose Conopoima, catcher Logan O’Hoppe and outfielder Corbin Williams.

Each played last year for the Williamsport (Pa.) Crosscutters of the New York-Penn League, a short-season Class A circuit one level below Lakewood. Conopoima posted a 2.83 earned run average and struck out 43 batters in 47 innings. Williams sped to 30 stolen bases. O’Hoppe slugged five home runs.

The BlueClaws were in training camp from early through mid-March in Clearwater, Fl., where the Phillies train.

Other Events Scheduled Ricciutti said other activities with restrictions are planned at FirstEnergy Park.

“The baseball season was cancelled,” he said, “but FirstEnergy Park was not. We’ll

The Jackson Times, July 11, 2020, Page 9 have barbecues, film series, driving range stuff.

Our batting cages will be utilized. We will have ballpark tours that will offer a behind the scenes look. We will have lots of unique stuff. The dates and activities will be announced. We want to keep the fans engaged. We love hosting people at the park.”

Ricciutti said the team’s staff for home games consists of up to 400 persons.

“Many staff members have spent 20 years with us,” he said. “It’s a big operation. The ripple effects are significant. This situation is heartbreaking for our fans, our staff and our colleagues in minor league baseball. We like to see smiling families and kids.”

Ricciutti declined to discuss layoffs, furloughs and hours reductions.

“Unfortunately, we don’t comment publicly on that out of respect,” he said.

NEWSY NOTES: A total of 95 former Lakewood players have been members of major league teams entering this season. They include former Philadelphia stars Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard. Rhys Haskins, who played for the BlueClaws in 2015, stars for the Phillies.

A total of 17 ex-Lakewood players are in the initial Phillies Player Pool as the team prepares for its season.

Lakewood won the SAL title in 2006, 2009 and 2010. This year’s league was to have consisted of 14 teams to as far south as Georgia. The BlueClaws came to Lakewood in January of 2000, setting up shop in a nearby executive office on Airport Road. They began play in 2001.

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Grants were awarded to: Allaire Village (Monmouth), Art Society of Monmouth (Monmouth), Atlantic City Arts Foundation (Atlantic), Barn Studio of Art (Cumberland), Bay Atlantic Symphony (Atlantic), Belmar Arts (Monmouth), Cape May County 4-H Foundation (Cape May), Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation (Cape May), Cape May Stage (Cape May), Cape Shore Chorale (Cape May), East Lynne Theater Company (Cape May), Exit 82: A Toms River Theatre Company (Ocean), FAF Coalition (Gloucester), Garden State Film Festival (Monmouth), Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (Cape May) and the Guild of Creative Art (Monmouth).

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Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum (Cape May), Ocean City Arts Center (Cape May), OCVTS - Performing Arts (Ocean), Old Barracks Museum (Mercer), Phoenix Productions (Monmouth), Pine Shores Art Association (Ocean), Red Bank RiverCenter (Monmouth), South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble (Atlantic), T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center (Monmouth), Wetlands Institute (Cape May), and Young Audiences Arts for Learning/NJ and Eastern PA (Mercer).

“The past few months have been an incredibly challenging time for our nonprofit partners and so we’re happy to continue our support of the Arts and Cultural community. We know these organization will help to bring people and neighborhoods back together” said Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation.

Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The Bank’s strong commitment to helping families, organizations, schools, and communities throughout central and southern New Jersey has spanned several generations, reaching new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation.

The Foundation provides grants to organizations that meet community needs within the OceanFirst footprint. Since its inception, OceanFirst Foundation has contributed in excess of 7,950 grants totaling over $40 million to over 900 local charities.

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Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment. Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible.

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The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported that “Move Over Law” Enforcement Patrols were set up in Seaside Heights, South Toms River, Stafford Township and Point Pleasant Beach from July 2 to July 4. As a result, there were 335 stops and 92 summonses issued. They were: 59 Failure to Move Over stops, 2 Driving Under the Influence arrests, 12 arrests for outstanding warrants, five suspended driver arrests, three narcotics arrests, 3 Disorderly Conduct arrests, three assault Arrests, two domestic violence assault arrests, and one weapons offense arrest.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Miss New Jersey USA Shares Her Story In Support Of A Campaign Against Domestic Violence

MON MOU T H COU N T Y – T he COVID-19 pandemic caused a quarantine forcing many women that are victims of domestic violence to shelter in place with their abuser unable to get a reprieve from a day at work or school.

Medford native, Sarah Ripoli, founder of clothing line Angel Energy, knows firsthand the effects of domestic violence, having lost her mother, who was murdered by her father while she was in the home just weeks shy of her seventh birthday.

Today, she is focusing all her efforts on raising awareness for domestic violence and supporting various charities that work to help women dealing with such violence.

She launched Angel Energy in her mother’s memory and she donates 25% of all proceeds each month to a different domestic violence charity.

Ripoli has partnered with Miss NJ USA whose platform is fighting relationship violence, and together they were able to deliver the biggest donation from Angel Energy to date to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in the month of April.

In May, they again partnered to launch a capsule collection that will raise money to be donated to local Monmouth County charity, 180 Turning Lives Around, that empowers women and families of those affected by domestic violence.

“Every person is put on earth for a purpose, or at least that’s what I like to believe. I think that everyone is given different variations of the same obstacles to accomplish in completely unlike ways.

I’m not sharing my story for sympathy; in fact, I have been avoiding that for almost 20 years,” Ripoli said.

She added, “I never wanted anyone to look at me differently after knowing what I had been through, because truthfully I always just wanted to be the same as everyone else. That’s the best way I can describe my fear of speaking my truth for all this time,” she added.

“Fear that I wouldn’t be accepted. Fear of making it known that I am different.

That what had happened to me was different. I now know that even though I was/am/will always be different, I am not alone,” Ripoli added.

Ripoli said, “nNo matter how small the percentage may be, this has happened to someone else. Another little girl, or boy has felt my pain and for that I felt it was finally time to explain how I persevered.

If not a way to bring awareness to such a barely discussed topic, but to encourage others who are still suffering in pain that

it can get better if you want it to.”

When Ripoli turned 7 years old in 1999 her world changed forever. She said it changed, “in the blink of an eye.

I say blink of an eye because that’s how quickly everything happened, but in hindsight we should have all seen the foreshadowing years in advance.”

“Metaphorically speaking, I grew up in a very dark household filled with severe domestic violence, so much to the point that most of it is blacked out from my brain. Looking back, I guess I unknowingly did this as a coping mechanism to avoid the pain and sorrow from remembering it all,” Ripoli said.

Ripoli said she would never forget her mother’s love and “internal light of good that forever shined through. On April 8, 1999 that light transferred to the other side when my father murdered my mother while I was downstairs.”

“That is what happened. As much as I tried to hide my story, that is my truth.

Although I had absolutely nothing to do with this unimaginable life altering event, I couldn’t help but feel ashamed.

Ashamed that I was now different than everyone else. Even to this day, while I have met others who have also lost a parent at a young age, I still have yet to cross paths with anyone that has in the same way I have,” she added.

She said losing a parent to domestic violence is like losing two parents at once. In an instant they both become physically gone in different ways. It’s something that happens in such a little amount of time but comes with years of pain afterwards.”

Ripoli said, “it obviously hurts when it first happens. What hurts more though is the time that follows. Years and years afterwards you still feel the pain and ripple effects from it, in fact sometimes it even feels worse. It never actually goes away, and you continue to live your life knowing that.”

“You have two choices… to let the emotional distress and trauma own you, or for you to own it. Aside from having this horribly unimaginable thing happen to me when I was younger, the rest of my life turned out pretty great,” she said.

“Everyone is in control of their own destiny and whatever has happened to you in life does not dictate your story.

You can write your own. In fact, I truly believe that the universe responds better when you show it what you got! So, for anyone who has lost someone close to them I am your living proof that it can get better if you want it to,” Ripoli said.

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

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This time of year, causes a lot of grief for people who have allergies. Of course, we have terrific antihistamines now, and you can buy nationwide. I am not opposed to the antihistamines though, if you take them in moderation. But you should also lower your histamine burden through diet.

Did you know you could do that?

Many people do not realize that the foods they’re eating contribute to the histamine they liberate in their body. It can ultimately cause or contribute to an existing autoimmune condition. For a free food guide on histamine, visit suzycohen. com/hashi.

Here are the 4 best natural antihistamines: • Ginger is not only a histamine blocker, but is also great for your levels of cytokines, and immune function. Ginger is probably best known for its ability to ward off nausea, and soothe stomach aches, however, another important medicinal component of ginger fights inflammation in the bones and joints. Ginger is easy to use and fast acting. Shave off the skin of a piece of raw ginger root. Cut a half-inch piece off and slice it, then simmer in 3 to 4 cups of water for about 15 minutes. Adding lemon will boost antioxidant power.

• Vitamin C. This is a natural immune supplement, and deficiencies are known to increase risk of allergies. It can also make collagen which is needed for a healthy immune response, and shortening the duration and/or severity of discomfort.

You’ll find vitamin C naturally in citrus fruits, kiwi, bell peppers and squash. As

for the type of Vitamin C, if you’re using more than say, 100mg per day of C, I’d recommend a naturally derived type of supplement with citrus bioflavonoids which would offer the C from a food or fruit (like an orange, cherries or lemons).

Synthesized C from corn is shown on labels as “ascorbic acid.”

• Quercetin. Quercetin is a naturally-occurring antioxidant found in many fruits, grapes, tea and especially capers! A lot of scientific research suggests that having quercetin in your diet relieves allergy symptoms because this compound stabilizes mast cells. As a perk, quercetin can improve mood due to the gentle lift in your dopamine and downline catecholamine neurotransmitters. Do not take more than your supplement label advises because toxic amounts of quercetin can lead to temporary neuropathy and headaches.

DHQ is short for dihydroquercetin and is a biologically available antioxidant very similar to quercetin.

• Thyme. This fresh-tasting herb contains a lot of vitamin C as well as thymol, its major active medicinal component.

Thymol has properties that block histamine release from mast cells, and can block it at the receptor site. Buy fresh sprigs of thyme at the grocery store, and include a few leaves in your recipes from now on. You can also buy pure essential oil of thyme and have them apply it to your pedicure oil during massage, or you can diffuse it in the air. Some high-quality brands can be taken internally in a capsule. If you are allergic to oregano, you may also be cross-sensitive to thyme.

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Professional, sensitive Lady - 50+ seeks man 50-67. Like outdoors, pets and dining out. I'm attractive but looks are unimportant to me; kindness and high ethics are.

Call 848-468-2424.

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Nurse Needed - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500. (30)

Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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Personal - 973-229-3386. Looking for older black woman, any age, for company and nice time. White gentleman will treat you good. (31)

Moving Sale Moving Sale - July 11 & 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cedar Glen Lakes. 23 New York Dr. 609-389-2461.

(30) Garage/Moving Sale - Saturday, July 11 (raindate July 12), 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1781 Camden Ave., Whiting. Household items, furniture, tools, good stuff, cheap!

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

732-804-8115.

(28) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only.

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(30) 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)

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.

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Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) 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) P/T in-house Service Technician - Needed in Lakewood for testing/setup/customer support of Thermal Printers. Email resume to sales@dalemark.com.

(30) Hire at once full time at 4 to 6 hours a day - You need to have your own vehicle. Currently working on Long Beach Island, Jackson & Howell. Call 908-216-2400/732-364-5330. (31) Power Washer - $14 p/h. Cash to start. Executive Enterprises, Toms River. Call 732-608-6181.

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(31) Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $11.00/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules.

We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.

Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (16) NOW HIRING!! - 60 jobs available (1st & 2nd shift) in BRICK packaging facility! Super CLEAN & SAFE environment! Call 848222-4888 to work immediately! (26) HVAC Installer/Technician - Hiring Now. Experience needed. Great work environment. Company vehicle. Full time/year round/paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or fax resume To 732-349-6448.

(30) 2 College Students - Work full time until school starts. $14 p/h.

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat.

Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts.

Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

(33) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (33) 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. (19) 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.

(19) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

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Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

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Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (30)

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P/T Office Asst. - In Lakewood.

Must possess excellent Phone/ Computer/Verbal & Written Comm. & Organizational skills. Email resume to sales@dalemark.com. (30)

You Deserve A Personal Concierge - Let me help with dayto-day tasks. Reasonable hourly rates. hhconcierge.com. Phone 732-806-7841.

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Hospitals Recognized For Environmental Sustainability

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Hackensack Meridian Health announced that two of its hospitals, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune and Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, were recently recognized by Practice Greenhealth as Top 25 Hospitals for

Environmental Excellence.

Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health, said, “at Hackensack Meridian Health, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of medicine to reach new heights of research and in novation.

Promoting a clean environment and

food sustainability is an important part of advancing health care.”

He added, “I want to congratulate Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center on being recognized among the top 25 hospitals in the nation for elevating the standard for sustainability

in health care.”

Jersey Shore University Medical Center was recognized for its leadership in serving fewer meat options in the cafeteria. By serving less meat, Jersey Shore University Medical Center is helping prevent many diet-related illnesses.

With dishes like buffalo caulif lower bites and falafel hash, Jersey Shore University Medical Center is creating innovative dishes that fuel patients with better food sources while also saving the planet.

Vito Buccellato, chief hospital executive, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, said, “my mother and grandmother taught me at an early age to never waste food and that our environment should be protected for future generations. I’ve always been supportive of environmentally friendly initiatives and could not be more pleased with our team members’ efforts in sustainability.”

The academic medical center was also awarded the Greening the OR Recognition Award and Making Medicine Mercury Free Award.

The Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards prog ram began in 2002 and recognizes health care organizations for their commitment to environmental stewardship and their sustainability achievements.

In addition to the Top 25 list, the program includes Circles of Excellence Awards, which honor the top 10 hospitals nationwide in each sustainability impact area, as well as several other recognitions.

“At Hackensack Meridian Health, our team remains focused on advancing environmental excellence across all of our network hospitals for our patients and the communities in which we serve,” said Kyle Tafuri, director of Sustainability at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Hackensack Meridian Health is reducing its environmental footprint in several ways and leading the way in sustainability: • Standardized the use of third-party certif ied green cleaning products throughout Hackensack Meridian hospitals • Rolled out participation in the cool food pledge which focuses on meat reduction throughout Hackensack Meridian hospitals while also implementing sustainable meat • Successfully enrolled in all available utility and state programs for energy ef f iciency f u nd i ng for Hackensack Meridian hospitals • On Stop Food Waste Day in 2019, Jersey Shore University Medical Center held a Zero Waste Dinner to raise awareness of the ongoing effor ts in reducing waste created by each meal Hackensack University Medical Center earned national recognition as a Practice Greenhealth Top 25 Green Hospital for a seventh consecutive year.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Life: A New Normal

Dear Joel, Now that things are beginning to open -up in NJ I would like for my wife and I to start venturing out to restaurants, socialize with friends, and go retail shopping. My wife on the other hand is still extremely concerned about leaving the house and being around other people. I respect her feelings but at the same time my cabin fever is almost unbearable. I have socialized with a few of my guy friends which caused such anxiety for my wife, that it’s almost not worth doing. I am beginning to worry that she will never leave our house for anything more than the essentials. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can help her to begin the ‘re-entry’ process into life outside our four walls?

Answer: With the mixed messages we’ve received from the media, and the continuing rise in cases around the country, your wife’s fears are understandable.

However, we need to accept the fact that

COVID-19 is something we may have to live with for quite some time. Remind her that with the proper protection and practices, such as avoiding large crowds and closed spaces, we can still enjoy life. Businesses of all types recognize that customers are anxious and have made the necessary accommodations. Try small trips to quiet places, dining outside at off-peak hours, even a drive-in movie.

Perhaps a short visit to a friend’s backyard will help her regain the confidence to get back out there. Above all, have patience, this is a different experience for everyone.

Thank you for writing.

Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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

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