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Township Fighting Bamboo Infestation

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November 28, 2020

School District Slows In-Person Return

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The district plans to keep with the goal of having students return for additional in-person instruction, although the timeline has been pushed back two weeks due to an uptick in coronavirus cases in New Jersey.

In Phase 2, elementary aged students were supposed to attend in-person school four days a week, up from a two-day week, starting November 16. The date has been moved to November 30 as of this writing.

“We will continue on that course,” said Superintendent Dr. Thomas Farrell during the November 12 Board of Education meeting. “We will get there, we all want to get there. We understand the importance

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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A resident had cut back bamboo, but it grew back quickly.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn ship-owned property awarded a contract of plant in the Township’s BRICK - Think twice separating the homes some $40,000 to Poison ord i na nce,” Bergi n before planting bam- on Cleveland and Na- Ivy Removal, Inc. from wrote in an email. It boo in your yard, be- tional Avenues. Not Huntington Station, is technically a giant cause it is one of the only has it spread on the Long Island. Only two species of grass. world’s most invasive property, but also onto bids were received, said “The aggressive and and fast-growing plants six adjoining private Township Business Ad- invasive nature of bamand it is nearly impossi- backyards. ministrator Joanne Ber- boo can make it diffible to control or remove After receiving com- gin. The second bid was cult to manage. Once once it is established. established, bamboos plaints from the res- for $240,000.

Bamboo is growing on idents, the township “Bamboo is specifical- create a strong and a small strip of town- went out to bid and has ly listed as an invasive (Bamboo - See Page 2)

Warm Weather Sets Record High

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – At the beginning of November, many towns across the state enjoyed s o m e n o t- s o - m u c h fall weather. Sweater weather was nowhere to be seen as the state had a consecutive six days in a row of warm weather reaching 70 degrees or higher.

This odd warm weath-

er in the month of November has set records, with this weather being u nusual du r ing this time for the state of New Jersey. Rutgers University - New Brunswick Climatologist David A. Robinson discussed how this weather is uncommon for the state.

“Temperatures around many parts of the state

were 70 degrees or higher. Six consecutive days in November with temperatures above 70, and mind you temperatures this time of the year should be in the mid to upper 50s,” Robinson stated. “Four days of consecutive record highs are also unusual, it’s extremely unusual for a weather station with 110 years

of records.”

Robinson, who is a New Jersey State Climatologist and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geography in the School of Arts and Sciences, further explained why New Jersey has been hav i ng cont r a st i ng weather this year.

“We’ve had a very active weather pattern

across the United States for the last month and sometimes the system gets into overdrive or high gear. With that you get a lot of extremes, and the extremes aren’t necessarily just in New Jersey, or the Mid-Atlantic, you find them from coast to coast,” he said. “Warm air where warm air shouldn’t be, (Warm - See Page 13)

County Workers Having COVID Leads To Questions About Election Safety

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – More than a dozen county workers tested positive for COVID-19, and officials said that the safety of the employees have been the utmost priority.

Patch.com reported that a person working for the Board of Elections tested positive. More than 250 county employees sought testing. From that, 16 of them tested positive. However, there is not necessarily a direct link from these 16 to the initial person who tested positive.

Ocean County Administrator Carl Block told The Patch that the 16 people were from different departments, and not all of them were counting votes. Those who tested positive had to quarantine.

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Continued From Page 1 complex network of plants, making the emergence of new culms unpredictable,” she said. “Removing a well-established grove can be a daunting task.”

Simply cutting the shoots and culms at ground level will not suffice for effective bamboo removal because rhizomes will continue to travel underground in search of new territory to colonize, she said.

Rhizomes are underground horizontal stems which put out random, lateral shoots that grow continuously. When separated, each piece of a rhizome is capable of producing a new plant.

The entire rhizome system must be removed or destroyed to completely stop the emergence of new shoots, Bergin said, which involves a multi-step process that requires several treatments to be effective.

The origin of the bamboo is unknown, she said. The Division of Parks has been working to remove the grove, but it proved to be a task greater than they could manage, coupled with their additional responsibilities, Bergin said.

That’s true, said Township Park Supervisor Robert Byrnes.

“We thought it had only encroached on one property, but we started realizing there were multiple properties, and getting rid of it would be a commitment of year-round maintenance,” he said.

Bamboo grows everywhere, Byrnes said, and now he notices it all around town.

Steven Greenspan of Poison Ivy Removal, Inc., who was awarded the bamboo removal contract, said he went out to look at the site this summer before bidding on the job.

“It’s overgrown with bamboo. It’s at least five to seven years old, maybe more,” he said in a phone interview. “Everyone takes a punch at it, and it temporarily alleviates it, but it comes back with a greater vengeance than before.”

When you chop at the roots it wakes the plant up and it grows rapidly, he added.

Each bamboo case grows out a minimum of 20 feet in every direction.

His method for eradicating the bamboo does not involve pesticides or chemicals, but digging it out with a machine. Workers sift out the finger-thick rhizomes using “grunt labor,” Greenspan said.

“If a half-inch rhizome remnant is left behind, it could regenerate into another bamboo grove in several years,” he said.

The bamboo frequently comes back, but Greenspan guarantees the work and will return if necessary.

“Bamboo can grow three feet a day in the spring, so you can go to work in the morning and the ground is bare, and when you get back at the end of the day it looks like an alien plant has grown,” he said.

Greenspan estimates the job of removing the bamboo grove will take about a week.

─Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn One resident had to remove the top of their deck because bamboo had grown through.

There is a forest of bamboo near the parking lot of the Airport Tract Bike Path on Drum Point Road.

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Continued From Page 1 of kids being in school, and we want them in school.”

Students have been attending school in-person since the start of the school year in September on an early dismissal schedule because students and staff would have to remove their masks to eat lunch, which would increase the chances of the coronavirus spreading among the school population.

During Phase 2, the early-dismissal schedule would remain in effect. Families also have the option of remaining on 100 percent virtual instruction.

Dr. Farrell stressed that the date for Phase 2 was tentative as the district has continued to monitor and adjust based upon the data, guidance from the Department of Health, and the NJ Department of Education.

The administration announced the delay of the four-day school week based on current information and “an abundance of caution,” Dr. Farrell said.

“Please keep in mind, we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, and conditions are ever-changing, and the situation is very f luid,” he said.

According to the Department of Health, COVID-19 cases have continued to rise recently in New Jersey, Ocean County and Brick, resulting in new statewide restrictions from Governor Phil Murphy.

Recent data shows that over 60 statewide schools with in-person hybr id instruction have switched to all-virtual learning, many which are located in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Dr. Farrell said.

The state has recently had the largest surge of coronavirus outbreaks since April, he added.

Dr. Farrell said that the administration hopes that middle- and high school students would begin Phase 2 after the winter break.

During public comment, resident Joe Rossi said he was thankful to the teachers and administrators for “taking on a role that they’ve had no way to prepare for,” but questioned if the administration was making decisions based on statewide data or on what’s happening in Brick.

“To my knowledge, we really haven’t had any excessive cases, if any, in our schools,” he said. “I feel like we’re slowing the pace and I’m not really sure why.”

Rossi has three young children in the district and said that hybrid learning is not conducive for them. “It’s actually quite the opposite,” he said.

His kids do well during in-person learning but added learning remote “is beyond detrimental for them...my concerns are that we keep pushing the goal line back further and further...it’s very complicated from a parent’s perspective when you have kids that are struggling tremendously with this and feeling like there’s no end in sight.”

Dr. Farrell said the district is delaying two weeks in order to see more data. “It’s not just the cases you have in a school building or school district,” he explained.

Ocean County accounts for 25 percent of the COVID-19 increases, and Brick has a plus-3.5 percent increase in cases, he said.

W hat happens in a com munit y or through travel spills into the learning env i ron ment, D r. Fa r rell said. T he district has had coronavirus cases that have impacted and quarantined classes in three buildings, and other cases that have not impacted the schools because the infected students or staff members were doing online learning or teaching.

“To not look at that data and not be proactive I think would be irresponsible on my part,” the superintendent said. “I can’t tell you that any of the dates are etched in stone.”

The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday December 17 at 7 at the Professional Development Center.

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

Singer: Bill, Cleared by Senate, Would Ban Disclosure Of Judges’ Home Addresses

TRENTON - Bipartisan legislation protecting the privacy, the address and the safety of federal, state and municipal judges and judicial officers passed the Senate.

“The proliferation of information online, and it’s easy accessibility with today’s technology has made it possible to learn so much about unsuspecting individuals,”

said Senator Robert Singer (R-30th), one of the bill sponsors. “Unfortunately, that information can be dangerous in the wrong hands.

This bill takes necessary steps to shield details about judges and others in the judicial system that could expose them or put their lives at risk.”

T he bi l l (A-16 49/S 2797/S-2925) was intro-

duced in response to an incident on July 19, when a man posing as a FedEx employee went to the home of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas and opened fire once the door was answered, killing Judge Salas’s 20-yearold son, Daniel, and seriously injuring her husband, Mark.

The shooter was 72-yearold defense attorney who

reportedly kept a list of more than a dozen other targets, including at least three more judges. He was later found dead in his car, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

“That tragedy exposed some gaping vulnerabilities that demanded Legislative action to prevent future assassination attempts,” said Singer. “It is our im-

perative to protect judges from evil-doers who seek vengeance. This bill will close loopholes that can literally lead the bad guys to front door of those they intend to harm.”

The bill, entitled “Daniel’s Law” in memory of Judge Salas’ son, would prohibit the disclosure of the home addresses of any judicial officer, law enforcement

officer or prosecutor.

It would also expand an existing crime concerning the disclosure of home addresses and unlisted phone numbers for active or retired law enforcement officers to also include formerly active law enforcement officers, and formerly active or retired judicial officers or prosecutors, and permit statutory civil actions for any prohibited disclosure.

Murphy: Computer Science for All Grant Available

TRENTON – Building on the State’s commitment to establish high-quality computer science programs in New Jersey schools, Governor Phil Murphy announced an $800,000 grant to generate training hubs for educators involved with computer science education in K-12 schools.

The “Expanding Access to Computer Science: Professional Learning” grant will fund learning hubs in three New Jersey colleges and universities, which will work with K-12 school

districts to help them implement effective learning strategies in computer science. The learning hubs established in each of the three institutions of higher education will provide professional development to teachers, administrators, and others who are instrumental in computer science education in the K-12 school setting. The programs will focus on schools with students who have traditionally had limited access to high-quality computer science instruc-

tion.

“In order for New Jersey to be a leader in the innovation economy, we must invest in our educators who do so much to shape our children’s futures,” said Gover nor Mur phy.

“Through this grant opportunity, our educators will develop the skills they need to provide top-quality computer science education to prepare our students for jobs of the future.”

“W hen schools have the resources to provide high-quality technology

and computer science programs, students benefit in many ways,” said Acting Education Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed.D. “These programs improve the computational thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for success in all subjects and in all 21st-Centur y jobs. In short, this helps teachers give students the edge they need for success in school – and after graduation.”

The Department of Education is expected to an-

nounce the awards around March of 2021, and the programs could be implemented in institutions of higher education as early as the summer.

The “Expanding Access to Computer Science: Professional Learning” grant is one element of Governor Murphy’s Computer Science for All State Plan, which sets out a multi-year, multi-pronged vision to broaden computer science opportunities for New Jersey students.

According to the Computer Science for All State Plan,

more than 500,000 computing jobs remain unfilled in the United States. Nationally, STEM jobs are growing faster than any other job sector in our economy. In New Jersey alone, there are more than 15,000 open computing jobs spanning every industry, with computing occupations boasting a significantly higher average salary ($107,260) than the average salary in the state ($56,970). Despite this, only 1,642 computer science majors graduated from the state’s universities in 2017.

Social Security Cost Of Living Adjustment Increase Act Introduced

WASHINGTON, D.C. New Jersey congressmen Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew introduced legislation to significantly increase the annual cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients after it was announced earlier by the Social Security Administration that the COLA effective December 2020 is going to be 1.3 percent.

The Smith-Van Drew proposal would increase the 2020 COLA to 3 percent

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in 2020, and no less than 3 percent more in 2021.

With the average Social Security payment to individuals being $1,514 a month, or $18,168 annually, the announced SSA increase would only provide a $236 COLA for 2021.

The Smith-Van Drew bill would increase the average COLA to $545 for both 2020 (retroactively) & 2021, or an estimated $1,090, over two years.

“COVID-19 has not only

disproportionately harmed senior citizens - causing death to many especially in nursing homes - but has devastated them economically as well,” said Smith (R-4th).

“HR 8600, the COVID-19 Emergency Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act, is aimed at helping seniors and other Social Security recipients keep up with rising costs they experience in their daily lives, especially in health care,” Smith said.

“The COLA announced this week does not reflect the costs seniors cope with every day. It is unfair, and the COVID-19 Emergency Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act will help remedy that unfairness.”

Rep. Van Drew (R-2 nd) said, “The burden on South Jersey seniors from taxes, tolls and coronavirus has been enormous. Social Security recipients need more assistance to ensure the promise made to them

is kept; this legislation is a key part of that commitment and we will fight as hard we can to ensure it is enacted.”

The legislation would also reform the formula for calculating annual COLA increases by using a senior consumer price index (senior CPI) beginning in 2021.

Social Security COLAs are currently based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which excludes items like

Local Resident Receives Leadership Award

Leadership Award from the Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce at a virtual event on November 6.

Given by various local orga-

nizations throughout the world, those nominated for ATHENA Awards must demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession, provide

valuable service to improve the quality of life for those in their community, and actively assist women in achieving their full leadership potential.

“I am overwhelmed by this honor and grateful to the Chamber for choosing me as this year’s recipient,” said Keane. “I have always been so impressed

taxes, such as state and federal income taxes, and does not accommodate the disproportionate impact of health costs on seniors.

Smith’s bill would provide a 3 percent increase retroactively for 2020 to address the COVID-19 impact, as well as at least a 3 percent increase in 2021. It would also permanently address the shortcoming of basing annual COLAs on the standard CPI-W in favor of a “Senior CPI.”

with the ATHENA organization’s focus on empowering women, and am proud to stand among so many other incredible nominees and winners.”

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Continued From Page 1 hand the ticket to another poll worker.

Then, they would touch the voting booth.

This time, polls were only open for those with disabilities and for people to drop off ballots that were already filled out. But scores of people had to come together to count the mail-in votes.

It’s hard to say whether one way is safer than another, Block said, responding to questions from JerseyShoreOnline.

Most poll workers are seniors, he said.

Medical professionals have put seniors into a higher risk category for serious repercussions if they catch the coronavirus.

The difference is that with the mail-in election, a few dozen people had to be in one place. There were “40-50-60 extra

people a night,” Block said. There were regular employees from the Department of Elections, other county departments to help with the workload, and the National Guard for security.

In certain situations, liability comes into play. For example, if an employer willingly exposes their workers to unsafe working conditions, they can be sued.

One of the reasons that senior centers have not reopened is because the state is not indemnifying the homeowners associations or holding them harmless.

This means that someone who potentially caught COVID-19 at a clubhouse could sue the homeowners association.

Similarly, the state did not offer such protections to counties for holding their elections by mail, Block said. However, if it became an issue, there are other legal protections the county can use.

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Brick Man Charged For Owning Child Porn Again

By Chris Lundy BRICK – A Brick Township man was arrested for owning and sharing child pornography in 2020 in a similar case to his conviction in 2018.

Andrew Ramey, 34, was charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

He was arrested on November 13, and is accused of sharing images of child sexual abuse between the dates of March 13, 2020 and June 8, 2020. He used an online program to share documents from his computer to other users.

Police allegedly used software to track the computer to his residence. Upon searching his home, they found the images on his computer and on his phone.

The distribution charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a statutory maximum penalty of 40 years in pris-

on, along with a fine of up to $250,000 or twice the gross pecuniary gain or loss caused by the offense, whichever is greater. The possession charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, along with a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross pecuniary gain or loss, whichever is greater.

In 2018, Ramey was convicted of one count of possession of child pornography.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations Atlantic City, under the direction of Newark SpecialAgent-in-Charge Jason J. Molina; detectives of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer; the Brick Police Department, under the direction of Chief James Riccio; and the Mount Laurel Police Department, under the direction of Chief Stephen Riedener, with the investigation.

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The mower is known as a horse drawn sickle bar mower. It was made prior to 1930 by the Hook Ford Company of Illinois, and Mr. Batzel did use it. He painted it, so it is in very good condition. It adds to other

equipment which is on display at the society’s Havens Homestead property at 521 Herbertsville Rd. in Brick.

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LAKEWOOD – It is with pleasure the Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners announce the appointment of volunteer firefighter Eliyahu Berger (Junior Hose Company No.3) and volunteer fire police member Noftuli Rosenberg (Rescue Company No.2). In addition, the Fire Commissioners promoted career fire officers Todd M. Stark (Captain) and Robert D. Cook II (Lieutenant) from within the Department. These career fire officers all have a long standing and dedicated history of service to the Lakewood Fire Department.

The appointments and promotions were at the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on November 9.

The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners continue to address the changing needs of the community and its expanding population and development. They work tirelessly to address

fire service needs so as to efficiently and effectively maximize fire protection within the fiscal constraints of the taxpayers. These appointments and promotions are a reflection of their commitment.

The recruitment of volunteer firefighters and fire-police remains ongoing and the Lakewood Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners, along with Lakewood Fire Department Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr, continue to seek individuals who have a desire to serve the Lakewood Community in one of these capacities.

Individuals interested in becoming volunteer firefighters or fire-police are encouraged to visit the Fire District Website at lakewoodfd. org and submit the requested information expressing their interest through the “Join the Lakewood Fire Department” link.

Online Autism Resources Center Created

OCEAN COUNTY – Families and individuals seeking help in autism-related matters now have a thorough database of support organizations through the Ocean County Library website.

The OCL Autism Resources Center offers links to groups that specialize in helping those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers.

The “Resources for Caregivers” section includes guides for coping during the pandemic, homeschool resources, autism-related Facebook groups, the Autism Parenting Magazine list of

“Best Autism Apps” and titles of autism-related eBooks available through OCL’s Hoopla® app.

It also contains links to services available through New Jersey state government agencies and local, statewide and national autism-related organizations devoted to education, employment training, housing assistance, therapy, medical practices, multiple services, information and referral, safety, and legal issues.

To visit the Autism Resources Center, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.

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Warm:

Continued From Page 1 cold air where cold air shouldn’t be, early season snow, the number of tropical systems that have impacted the gulf states and the east coast, all of those together are indicative of very active weather patterns and stands to reason Jersey is going to feel the effect from time to time. That’s the way the weather patterns operate sometimes.”

Robinson further explained how you can’t necessarily pinpoint a specific month or week of warm weather that you can attribute to the general question of climate change.

“When it comes to the warmth, New Jersey continues to warm and that doesn’t mean every day, every month, every year is warmer than the previous one, but your odds increase for setting record highs as opposed to setting record lows,” Robinson said. “For having four days in a row with record highs instead of maybe two days in a row of record highs is increasing our odds.

So when we get these warm spells, we’re already on a higher playing level than we were previously so any additional warmth increases the odds of setting a record. So while you can’t say this particular day or this particular week of warmth is due to climate change, you can say it’s indicative of what we’re seeing not only in New Jersey, but throughout the nation and across the globe.

“Frankly, it’s becoming less disputable global warming. The numbers the surveys show, while there’s skeptics that remain out there, it is becoming better understood that we are warming the planet and with that many associated changes,” Robinson said. “The fact is even with a warmer world it’s going to get cold from time to time and sometimes that’s a function of these very active weather patterns where things get displaced. Generally (in October) despite getting cold near the end, it was in the top 20 for warmth going back 126 years. This is statewide, and this year I think we’ve had five months in the top 10, 10 out of 126 years, but we still can have some cold weather and last month when we were moderately warm, they set record low temperatures in the Northern Plains down in the Rockies. There seems to be a seesaw pattern, cold in the west, warm in the east, cold in the east, warm in the west, it all has to do with the flow of the jet stream.”

With the recent warm weather the state has been having, it’s questionable whether parts of New Jersey will have a heavy snowfall or not this year. In the past couple of years, Ocean and Monmouth County received little to no snow during its winter months.

So how much snowfall should we expect this winter? Robinson explained how mild or heavy snowfall depends upon the flow of the jet stream.

“Last winter was the least snowy winter since records began in 1895 in Southern New Jersey from roughly Monmouth/ Mercer County. That southern half of the state had less snow last winter than any of the prior years,” Robinson stated.

“This winter however, there are indications that this winter will be on the mild to relatively snow-free side. The

The Brick Times, November 28, 2020, Page 13 “La Niña” event in the tropical pacific, an ocean to atmosphere phenomenon, generates the jet stream pattern where storms go up through the Great Lakes and puts us on the milder side of storms.

Looking at past records in New Jersey, La Niña winters tend to be milder and less snowy. So the odds favor a winter with milder than average temps and less than average snowfall and that goes Jersey wide.”

─Photo courtesy Monmouth County Tourism Some children enjoyed a hike around Cattus Island in Toms River on an unseasonably warm fall day.

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Around The Jersey shore Fundraising Walk Held For At-Risk Kids

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Celebrating Thanksgiving

Dear Joel, This year, because of COVID-19, we’ll be scaling back our Thanksgiving/ Friendsgiving celebration to just immediate family. Rather than trying to recreate our yearly traditions on a smaller scale, I thought it would be fun to change it up and do something completely different.

Do you have any ideas how to make Thanksgiving 2020 a memorable one?

Answer: Thanksgiving reminds us to be thankful for our blessings, and to help those who are less fortunate. So, it’s the perfect time to support local business and restaurants by ordering their Thanksgiving or other menu items to go. Not only will

you get a break from the stress and anxiety of cooking, your guests will get a delicious, professionally prepared meal and the restaurant will get some much need business during what is sure to be a difficult holiday season.

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A few dozen people came out to walk for a good cause.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The year 2020 has been rough for a lot of us. This article doesn’t need to go into detail dredging up some of the difficult challenges we all have faced. After all, you see it all over the TV and social media.

But here’s something you don’t see: The plight of kids who have no place to call home. You might not see them, but they are around, on the fringes of society.

There is one place for them, and that’s Ocean’s Harbor House. The organization has two houses for kids who need help.

One is for kids ages 10-19 if they need up to 30 days just to get out of their environment for a time. The other is for youth 16-21. This is a longer-term placement where the goal is to learn self-sufficiency and life skills while they settle into a job or school.

“Usually, we’re the first person they talk to at a pivotal point in their life,” said Laura Wagner, Director of Development and Marketing for Harbor House.

They also have counseling to keep a home environment from getting to the point where they need to get out.

“A lot of people don’t realize we have services outside the home,” she said.

Often, homeless youth aren’t seen or heard, she said. They will usually couch surf at their friends’ homes or sleep in cars. You don’t usually see them on the street.

COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for the kids. Stay-at-home orders means they have fewer chances to get a break from a bad home life.

Since November is National Runaway and Homeless Youth Month, Harbor House put on a fundraiser to not only

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help support the organization but to spread the word about what they do.

The funds will go toward taking care of the two houses, which require 24/7 supervision and the supplies and services for a few dozen kids who are able to be there.

More than 50 people came out for the organization’s first Stepping Forward walk. The weather cooperated. It was brisk in the morning, but as the sun rose and the blood got pumping, it warmed up.

They walked from Huddy Park to one of their houses and back.

Clementine Franco was 16 when she first came to Harbor House.

“I was happy to be with peers who were in a similar situation as me,” she said.

They helped her get her life back on track. Now, she’s a massage therapist who helps other people manage their pain. She took part in the walk with her young kids.

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

Make More Catalase It’s Good For Your Health

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Catalase is an important enzyme you make in your liver, just like glutathione. These are both strong antioxidants. Today’s focus is on catalase, it’s incredibly important to your health and I hope you are still making enough of it. If you’re not, all kinds of health problems can ensue. That’s because catalase breaks down a poison, turning it into water and oxygen. If you don’t have enough catalase, the poisonous peroxide builds up in your tissues and organs. The thyroid will suffer, as will arteries and all of your organs.

One catalase molecule can convert millions of hydrogen peroxide molecules to water and oxygen each second! You could say it prevents “rusting” in a way! Reducing peroxide via catalase is therefore anti-aging, it reduces the speed at which one rusts (or turns grey).

We know this because aberrations in the genetic CAT code (think SNP!) will cause the CAT gene to stop producing normal, healthy amounts of the enzyme catalase. This can lead to premature greying of the hair.

Catalase is used commercially in the dairy industry to remove peroxide from milk prior to making cheese. It protects garments from peroxide during the fabric making process, especially polyester. Contact lens makers rinse the peroxide off with catalase. In the human body, catalase acts like a vacuum cleaner, similarly to glutathione, another potent antioxidant. It can help with hypertension which is a silent disease that leads to devastating consequences if not controlled.

There was an important study about this.

Researchers studied one of the most popular blood pressure medications of all time called “lisinopril.” Brand names vary. The researchers evaluated the effect of lisinopril

on cholesterol and blood pressure, because as you know, an increase in either of those raises risk for heart attack and stroke.

The researchers determined that lisinopril did not have any impact on lipids or cholesterol, after all it is for hypertension. But the interesting thing is that they noticed a catalase connection. The higher the blood pressure was in a participant, the lower the amount of catalase enzyme present!

Lisinopril seems to work, at least in part, by raising your catalase levels, specifically in your red blood cells. This in turn, will improve blood pressure numbers, both systolic and diastolic. This suggests that lisinopril has a secondary mechanism of action… the first being that it’s an ACE inhibitor and the second being it raises RBC (red blood cell) catalase! And would supplements do the same? No one can say and the reason is that the drug is raising endogenous levels of catalase. No supplement was given to these participants and besides, dietary supplements do not cure diseases and no claims can be made in that regard according to current FDA guidelines. I want to be clear in case they read this, I am referring to the catalase enzyme you make inside your body.

The information I’m sharing is based upon an article entitled, “Can Erythrocyte Catalase Regulate Blood Pressure?” which was published in 2016.

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New Sculpture Installation Honors 100th Anniversary Of Women’s Right To Vote

By Alyssa Riccardi LINCROFT – The well-known Toms River artist Brian Hanlon recently unveiled his newest sculpture that will be on display at Brookdale Community College.

Hanlon stated how he always wants to inspire others when they look at his sculptures. This new sculpture, which will be placed in the MAS main lobby on campus, is to honor the 100th Anniversary of Women being able to vote. The sculpture is an anonymous woman holding an American flag, which represents the victorious moment when women walked to Washington D.C. to enact the 19th Amendment.

“This important milestone deserves a historical and spiritual permanent marker.

I hope the women who walk in and out of the building feel the impact of the statue and have the courageous spirit, like the women before them to succeed,” said Hanlon.

“It’s hard to imagine a time when women had no vote, I cannot imagine what my life would have been like if I could not have fully participated in civic life,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said. “I think of Susan B. Anthony standing outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4, 1876, reading

the declaration of the rights of women of the U.S. and the sculpture of her in that moment

by Brian Hanlon.”

“This beautiful sculpture will remind us all and countless future generations of the fight for women’s suffrage and more importantly inspire them to cherish and preserve the rights established by the 19th amendment that we are here to celebrate today,” Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon said.

“When our country is in the midst of the 2020 Presidential election, we are reminded of how lucky we are as Americans to have the right to elect our leaders who will represent us. I would not be serving in this elected position that I am today were it not for the brave suffragists who ensured this precious right for women.”

“We now have two markers of those moments in time when people had to fight to be fully recognized citizens of our American democracy,” said David Stout, President of Brookdale Community College, referencing the Martin Luther King Jr. Lounge that is in the Student Life Center. “We are so excited to have the statue here. So many of our students will walk through those doors, and when they enter this building it’s the

first thing they are going to see. Thank you very much Brian for your dedication and your generosity.”

Not only will the sculpture be on display, but an installation done by present and past Brookdale students will be shown on the wall behind it.

English professor Roseanne Alvare is the Coordinator of the Women in Learning and Leadership program at Brookdale Community College. She explained how graduates and current students spoke with Brian Hanlon to get his vision of his work. Hanlon’s idea was to create a nameless figure but a multi-representative statue. The students collaborated with Hanlon to construct their own ideas for the installation.

“The students will bring it to life in an installation that features more marginalized voices and underrepresented figures from the movement and beyond,” Alvare said.

“The students are doing all of the research and will be collaborating with student artists to develop this installation that will go on the wall behind the statue.”

“I am super honored to be working on the installation to go along with this sculpture.

It means a lot, to have something that is

tribute, a reminder, long standing and something that commemorates women. I am super grateful to be a part of this. In my research I found there were Native American women who influenced the early women’s suffrage activists in the United States because of their egalitarian society. They will be included as part of the installation,” said Karen Amaro, an English Education major at Georgian Court University.

The installation is scheduled to be presented in April of 2021 right at the end of the spring semester. Hanlon stated how this specific piece of work took him about six to eight months to create. Although, he explained how he never works on just one piece, rather he works on 10 or more pieces at the same time. His hand-crafted works honor icons, legends and moments of significance.

Hanlon has received national and local awards and commendations for his commissions, which usually revolve around civic, historic and athletic subjects.

“In 1979 I graduated high school and came over to Brookdale, I met a man named Tony Blazer who completely transformed my life. He helped me develop a language through the art of molding clay. I will be forever grateful,” said Hanlon.

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

(47) File Bankruptcy by James W. Donnelly, Esq., - Chapter 7, clear your debts, obtain a fresh start, free telephone consultation, hundreds of bankruptcy cases handled, practicing law since 1980. Cell 908-773-3727, email jwdprof@aol.com.

(48) Care Provider - Offering assistance with daily activities for both the elderly and adults. 23 years experience. Nancy 732- 864 - 5359.

(4) 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) 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)

Needed Live In - Grandmotherly caregiver for 66 year old MR female. Large private bedroom and bath. Lite housekeeping and cooking. Car available. Small salary. Call 732-657-4714.

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

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

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Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required.

Call Lee 732-719-0018.

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Gutter Cleaning - $60 special, Holiday City, Silver Ridge homes. Also Leaf removal.

Call Jim 609-335-0330.

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Looking for woman to clean house - 2x/wk. Cortelyou Rd, Jackson. $13/ hr. Please call 917-561-0091. (49)

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

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School Bus Drivers Wanted! $19.50 per hour $1200 Sign on Bonus. Flexible hours and pm trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements required. Willing to train.

Please call 732-905-5100.

(49) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS Saba Home Health Care. Working with a quality team with over 25 years’ experience. NOW HIRING RN, LPN, Certified Home Health Aides, Live-ins, & Companions. FullTime/Part-Time. Flexible schedule.

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Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Services 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) C a re g i v e r - C o m p a n i o n s h i p 24/7 Momes Angels. Call Natia: 347-737-4415.

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

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$9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen.

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (50)

BB Towing And Recycling - We buy it all. Cars, trucks, all metals bought. Top prices paid. Light iron 560 cars, 650 late model cars, trucks. Any condition. Cash paid. 609-758-8850.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc. Around The Jersey shore

Inside The Law UBER- LYFT Transportation Network Companies

Robert C. Shea Esq.

Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage.

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Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology.

So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

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Preparations Underway For NORA D Santa Tracking

COLORADO – NORAD is busy preparing for its annual tradition of tracking Santa’s journey delivering gifts around the world. Despite the challenges presented

by COVID-19, the NORAD Tracks Santa program is on schedule and NORAD will track Santa on December 24, as we have done every year since 1955.

As we move forward in our preparations for this year’s NORAD Tracks Santa program, some adjustments are being made to safely carry out our special mission of tracking Santa.

The NORAD Tracks Santa website, social media pages, a new mobile app and partner platforms will again be an important part of the program allowing children around the world to track Santa. However, the NORAD Tracks Santa call center is being adapted due to ongoing public health concerns due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. This year, only a small number of volunteers will be answering the NORAD Tracks Santa toll-free number, 1-877-Hi-NORAD, on December 24. Callers who cannot reach one of these volunteers will receive a recorded

update on Santa’s current location. While NORAD understands the call center is an important tradition for many families around the world, we reduce the health risks posed by attempting to conduct a large indoor, in-person, call center during the pandemic.

NORAD is committed to tracking Santa while keeping our military, their families, and our dedicated call center volunteers safe.

Santa trackers can visit noradsanta.org or use new mobile apps to get up-to-the-minute Santa statistics. These apps will soon be available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Fans can also track Santa with a variety of other NORAD Tracks Santa partners, to include OnStar and Amazon Alexa.

Their online and social media experience will go live on December 1 and will provide information and games to get everyone ready for the big night. NORAD Tracks Santa will also provide daily updates to its 2.1 million social media followers across its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms.

NORAD looks forward to bringing the 65th year of NORAD Tracks Santa to children and families around the world.

Wanted: Wreaths, Donations And Volunteers For History’s Vets

TOMS RIVER – On December 19, Wreaths Across America will be at Riverside Cemetery, 1001 Lakewood Rd., to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of the country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Help the location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by going to wreathsacrossamerica.org and becoming a sponsor, or if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name on the website.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.”

When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to

him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect.

It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going

to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend

physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely

even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years!

You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County Library Presents Ways to Offset Grief During Holidays

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will present a virtual program, “Coping with the Holidays,” at 10:30 a.m. on December 9.

The Samaritan Center for Grief Support’s program is designed to help those whose holiday season follows the loss of a loved one.

The presentation will focus on finding solace in grief, coping, communication, and compassion for one’s self and for others, self-care suggestions, and holiday-related concerns related to COVID-19.

Participants will receive emailed documents on which they can note their favorite memories and sources of support.

After the program, attendees will be welcome to take part in a live question-answer discussion with Samaritan Bereavement Program Supervisor Joan Ordille.

Registration is required for this free program. Registrants will be emailed a link to join the discussion.

See details at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Cops Charge Former Ocean County Man With Distributing Child Pornography

By Alyssa Riccardi WARETOWN – An Atlantic County man who formerly lived in Waretown has now been charged with child porn again after previously being charged in 2012.

On November 13, authorities filed an indictment against Stephen Tisch, 36, of Minotola on one count each of possession and distribution of child pornography.

According to authorities, Tisch shared images of child sexual abuse on an online social media forum.

Investigators also discovered images depicting the

sexual exploitation of children on Tisch’s cellphone.

In 2012, Tisch was suspected of being a part of a child pornography distribution network. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said Tisch’s home was determined to be a “distribution point for the online distribution of pornographic images of children.”

Tisch faces a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison, if convicted as a repeat offender of a possession of child pornography charge. Distribution of child pornography can give Tisch an additional 15 to 40 years in prison if convicted.

MAKE CHANA MASALA YOUR NEW WEEKNIGHT DINNER HERO

By America’s Test Kitchen

The allure of chana masala, arguably one of North India’s most popular vegetarian dishes, is multifaceted. It’s visually stunning, incredibly fragrant, and, most importantly, downright flavorful. It’s also a practical dish that can be prepared in less than an hour using ingredients you probably already have on hand.

We made a couple of discoveries that gave our recipe layers of flavor. For one, we opted for canned chickpeas because their flavor and texture were nearly indistinguishable from those of chickpeas that are cooked from dried, and we didn’t drain them because the canning liquid added body and savory depth to the dish. We also found that adding stronger foundational spices such as cumin, turmeric, and fennel seeds at the beginning of cooking ensured that they permeated the dish, and reserving the sweet, delicate garam masala until near the end preserved its aroma.

A generous garnish of chopped onion, sliced chile, and cilantro added so much vibrancy, texture, and freshness that you’d never guess that most of the ingredients in the recipe were from the pantry.

CHANA MASALA Serves 4 to 6

1 small red onion, quartered, divided 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, stems and leaves separated 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and chopped coarse 2 garlic cloves, chopped coarse 2 serrano chiles, stemmed, halved, seeded and sliced thin crosswise, divided 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, undrained 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1/2 teaspoon table salt Lime wedges 1. Chop three-quarters of an onion coarse; reserve the remaining quarter for garnish. Cut cilantro stems into 1-inch lengths. Process chopped onion, cilantro stems, ginger, garlic and half of the serranos in a food processor until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, about 20 seconds. Combine the onion mixture and oil in large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is fully softened and beginning to stick to saucepan, 5 to 7 minutes.

2. While the onion mixture cooks, process tomatoes and their juice in the now-empty food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add paprika, cumin, turmeric and fennel seeds to the onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas and their liquid and processed tomatoes and bring to boil. Adjust heat to maintain the simmer, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. While mixture cooks, chop reserved onion fine.

3. Stir garam masala and salt into the chickpea mixture and continue to cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are softened and sauce is thickened, 8 to 12 minutes longer. Season with salt to taste. Transfer to a wide, shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped onion, remaining serranos and cilantro leaves and serve, passing lime wedges separately.

Recipe notes: Because the sodium contents of canned chickpeas and tomatoes vary, we include only a small amount of salt in this recipe; season with additional salt at the end of cooking if needed. If you prefer a spicier dish, leave the seeds in the serrano chiles.

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