2016-08-13 - The Jackson Times

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August 13, 2016

Jackson Bans Engine Braking On Roads

–Photos by Jackson Police and Doreen Laskiewicz Photography JACKSON – National Night Out in the township, held at Jackson Plaza on North County Line Road, was complete with rescue, police and fire deparment demonstrations. The event is held in communities throughout the nation, to focus on crime prevention and all the services and components that first responders, police and other emergency protection agencies provide.

Among the displays were the Jackson Police’s varied units, several of the township fi re companies, local businesses and fun activities.

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – The local government has one comic’s back.

On behalf of Manchester Mayor Kenneth Palmer and the entire Manchester Township Council, President James Vaccaro wrote a letter to “America’s Got Talent” contestant, Whiting resident Julia Scotti, wishing the comic luck on her upcoming appearances.

As of press time, Scotti was still in the running on the nationally broadcast show

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approved two bond ordinances for various capital improvements and the purchase of police vehicles.

The council approved $2.4 million in bonds and notes for capital improvements, putting a down payment of $120,117.50 and a principle not to exceed $2.28 million.

According to the state. Department of Community Affairs, a capital improvement, or capital project as it is called in the DCA literature, “means any of the following, with an expected useful life of five years or

listed below) cumulative cost in any year of $25,000 or more, regardless of the financing sources: acquisition and/or development of land; acquisition of major equipment, furniture, or other personal property; acquisition, construction, improvement and/ or renovation of buildings, roads, utilities, structures, improvements or public works.”

The township plans to acquire: Public works equipment such as a rear loader garbage truck, brake lathe, tire (Bonds - See Page 4)

By Jennifer Peacock Slowing down or stopping the wrong way will cost big in Jackson Township.

Engine braking—commonly known as “Jake braking” after the most popular system, Jacobs Vehicle Systems—is now illegal within the township except under very specific circumstances. The penalty for engine braking is up to a $2,000 fine and 15 days in jail.

Engine braking is can reduce wear and tear on a truck. But it’s creating quality of life issues on the residential and rural streets that the large trucks drive and brake on, as the mechanics of the brake system create a loud noise. Still, they are a tool a trucker uses to safely navigate intersection traffic lights and stop signs, one said.

The Jackson Times spoke with a now-retired trucker who spent years as an overthe-road and local driver, operating dump trucks and 18 wheelers. A former Jackson resident who has resided in Ocean County his whole life, he wished to not share his name but did talk about the necessity of the engine brake in diesel engines.

“Jake brakes are absolutely fantastic. They are probably the best invention they’ve come up with for heavy trucks in 100 years,” he said. “The problem is, all these truck drivers don’t know how to use them.

They abuse them. They shift with them, which you’re not supposed to do, because you beat the daylights out of your clutch and transmission.”

He said the problem isn’t really the brake, but the lack of mufflers on the trucks.

“That’s the problem with the Jake right now. Most of the noisy trucks are the ones with the guys running around with straight pipes on their trucks and then they kick in this Jake brake. It will break your eardrums.

I don’t like it. I’ve never liked it. Put the mufflers back on your trucks and use the brakes when you have to use them. Other than that, slow down a little bit before you come to a corner. You don’t have to come up to a corner at 80 miles an hour and kick your Jake brake in.”

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machine, and Gasboy pump and dispenser, at a $660,100 estimated cost, and an average period of usefulness of five years.

Various public works projects and repairs, such as emergency road repairs, infrared road repairs/trench repairs to roadways, and sign reflectivity/compliance with state regulations, estimated at $80,500.

Among the projects the bond notes would help pay for are improvements to the Justice Complex. That would include sally port doors and HVAC system, $132,250 estimated cost.

The police department projects or purchases in the bond ordinance include a computer aided dispatch/records management systems project and acquisition of two nonpassenger vehicles, at an estimated cost of $379,500.

The largest portion of the $2.28 million is for “various road/drainage and sidewalk improvements,” which would total an estimated $1.150 million, with the projects’ average period of usefulness of 20 years.

An “average period of usefulness” means just what it says: how long will this item

be usable? Though N.J.’s bond law allows for local governments to determine an item’s period of usefulness, items must have a period of usefulness for at least five years according to the state law.

The second ordinance approved by Council allowed for the reappropriation of $40,000 in bonds from 2008 and 2009 to put toward the purchase of nonpassenger police vehicles.

The township approved $15,408.83 in 2008 to acquire and implement a hydraulic system transfer station and $24,591.17 in 2009 to implement a township recycling center. The ordinance states that those funds are “no longer necessary for the purposes for which the obligations previously were authorized.”

Jackson’s Chief Financial Officer Sharon Pinkava told The Jackson Times that the township can go out to bid on these items or purchase them through a state or county co-op.

When the bonds and notes mature, and what the interest rate will be on them, depends on different factors. “It is determined based on when we go out for a Bond Sale and it is based off of the average period of usefulness. The interest is based on the market rates at the time of bidding for the Bond Sale,” Pinkava said.

YMCA Pool To Close For Labor Day

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County YMCA will close its six lane pool on Labor Day, September 5, due to an unforeseen shortage of life-

guards needed to provide safety for all members.

For any questions, call 732-341-9622 or visit ocymca.org.

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Evergreen Court resident Donald Walker asked Council back in July to enact an ordinance against engine braking. The court is between two county roads, Routes 527 and 528.

“Any time of the day, early in the morning, during rush hour, late afternoon, all you hear are these trucks going down the road. They come up to the traffic light and all you hear is…” Walker said. “Can we get an ordinance passed or something to get that to stop? I know they use these engine brakes to slow down because they’re going too fast.”

The new ordinance allows for engine braking in two circumstances: “where conventional vehicle brakes have failed, resulting in an emergency making necessary the use of engine braking; or emergency equipment being used for emergency purposes.”

The township will be posting signs alerting drivers to the prohibition.

Neighboring municipalities Freehold and Manchester prohibit engine braking. Manchester also has exceptions to its code, but engine braking is generally prohibited and can cost upwards of $500 for violations. Freehold has similar exceptions, but has fines of up to $2,000 or 90 days of jail or community service.

Elks Announces Fluke Tournament Winners

POINT PLEASANT – The Point Pleasant Elks held its Annual Fluke Tournament on July 23.

The winner of this year’s tournament in the power boat division was Neil Pisane of Ocean Port with a fish that weighed that 10.6 pounds.

Second place went to Ed McCormick of Belmar with a fish that weighed 9.4 pounds. Third place went to Larry Valdez of Toms River with a fish that weighed 9.1 pounds. Fourth place went to Bob Wolowitz of Point Pleasant Beach with a fish that weighed 8.3 pounds; he was also the Elk member winner. Fifth place went to Bill Lammiers of Point Pleasant with a fish that weighed 8.2 pounds. Sixth place went to Nick Naperski of Point Peasant with a fish that weighed 7.9 pounds.

Seventh place went to Brandon Cannoli of Brick with a fish that weighed 7.8 pounds.

The Youth Prize went to Andrew Kline of Jackson with a fish weighing 5 pounds.

In the kayak division, first place for the longest fish was Ed Smith of Deptford with a 21-3/4 inch long fluke. Second place went to Diane Dixon of Freeport, N.Y. with a 20 inch fluke and third place was Justin Scharaldi of Manalapan with a 19 inch fluke.

For a longest combined three fluke, first place was Chris Baggot of Shark River Hills with a total of 60.5 inches, second place was John White of Ocean Township with a total of 57.25 inches and third place was Charlie Labar of Philadelphia, PA with a total of 54.75 inches.

The prize for most caught species was Chris Baggot of Shark River Hills.

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that runs on NBC Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The show, judged by Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B with host Nick Cannon, is in its 11th season.

“We are thrilled to witness your accomplishments on national television and support your endeavor to realize your hopes and dreams.

We are proud that your represent our township and recognize your tremendous talent,” Vaccaro wrote in a July 22 letter to Scotti.

“We are behind you every step of the way and wish you much success on your journey.

You are to be commended for proving age or circumstances in life are no obstacles to achieving goals.”

Scotti, 63, first appeared on episode four this season, where she complained about aches and pains and hypothetically being on a sinking ship and giving up her seat on the life boat to a younger woman who had her whole life ahead of her. Scotti rebuked the idea by dropping an f-bomb on stage, to the audience’s shock and delight. She passed that audition and made the judge’s cut later in July.

The focus of her routine is being an “old lady,” things like doctors’ visits and losing weight to fit into an average size urn after cremation. Mandel asked if Scotti ever did stand-up comedy about “the thing”: Scotti is transgender, and performed as Rick Scotti for years before transitioning to Julia.

“I do talk about it sometimes, sometimes I don’t. It’s not all of who I am. It’s part of who I am,” Scotti said to a cheering audience.

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Times to personally wish Scotti well.

“I love seeing Manchester residents excel, whether it’s Ms. Scotti on America’s Got Talent or one of graduating high school students off to tackle the world. I will certainly be pulling Ms. Scotti!” Palmer said.

“We will be urging our residents to vote for you in a show of support as you proceed to the ‘live shows,’” Vaccaro wrote. “Again, we wish you success and we support you through the challenges you face in this competition.

We will be watching and encouraging our residents to do the same.”

Viewers can vote using different methods, including an official America’s Got Talent app, online, or a toll-free number provided during the program. Scotti’s live segment on AGT is 8 p.m. August 23 and 24.

In the meantime, Scotti has been busy with local comedy shows, including her most recent at the Borgata in Atlantic City. Her manager, Cathy Caldwell, told The Times that Scotti is now focusing on her set for AGT, but then hopes to perform at the Q-spot in Ocean Grove on August 27, “but depending on advancement that is subject to change.”

“It’s been an incredible couple of months.

The support I’ve received from all over the country, actually the world, is amazing. The best part, though, is walking into the supermarket and having people from right here in Manchester Township walk up and tell me that they are pulling for me. I go to the LIVE show on August 23, and I really need your vote,” Scotti told The Times. “Thanks to all of you!”

Visit juliascotti.com for daily updates on her appearances.

Fire Department Participates In National Night Out

–Photo courtesy Plumsted Township Fire District 1 NEW EGYPT – Crews from the Plumsted Fire District, Plumsted Township FMBA 89 and New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company 1, joined the Plumsted Police Department at the New Egypt High School for National Night Out. The Fire Company had houses set up for children to practice putting fires out on.

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L������ T� T�� E����� Badge Revenue Shows Slow Ortley Beach Recovery With beach badge revenue, there are some numbers through June that might be of interest and provide some insight into how recovery and attendance at the various neighboring beaches have progressed since Sandy. In the years following, there was a definite negative impact, however the disparity in the rate of recovery was quite significant. As can be seen, all of our neighboring beaches have recovered quite well, and Lavallette has even surpassed their pre-Sandy revenue. On the other hand, Ortley beach has had a very dismal rate of recovery in beach attendance.

There are of course, numerous reasons for this depressing lack of beach revenue recovery here in Ortley. One could point to the excruciating delays in trying to secure permits and CO’s that is delaying the rebuilding of our community, as well as providing tax revenue for Toms River. That has, of course, been a factor, but only a minor element when you take into consideration the haste and convoluted attempt the Township made to rebuild the boardwalk and entrances to the beach right after the storm.

With little forethought, they forged ahead without ever considering how they might attempt to improve on what had existed previously. Good planning precludes making the same mistake again. For some reason that approach

was never taken into consideration.

The result was a new boardwalk with again the dreaded walkovers that were a well known deterrent to accessing the beach with all the stairs.

As an added hindrance, where there had been ramps prior to Sandy, another sets of steps were added. When you take into consideration that the average family going to the beach will have a beach cart piled high with five or six beach chairs and possibly another cart filled with assorted beach accessories.

Is it any wonder that many beach patrons have found it much more convenient and enjoyable to visit our neighboring communities and forgo the aggravation of trying to gain entrance to our beaches.

The excuse for replacing the ramps for stairs was that the ramps were non compliant.

Well, the stairs are non compliant also. Where’s the logic?

There was also the hint that the ramps might introduce the possibility of injury due to being non compliant. As anyone familiar with the beach knows, the ramps had been in use for at least 60 years and there were no complaints.

It really would be nice, and much more beneficial to both Ortley and Toms River if decisions affecting Ortley Beach included input from individuals that are knowledgeable of our beach community.

Based upon the current rate of recovery, the badge revenue losses in just the last three years alone far exceeded $1,000,000. When you add to that the thousands of dollars spent on rebuilding the walk-

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overs as well as the $90,000 on an unneeded fence, you do have to question the wisdom of these decisions “Coming From Across The Bridge.”

Check your recent tax bill!

Ken Langdon Ortley Beach

The Electoral College Many people still think that when, on Election Day, they place an ‘x’ next to the presidential candidate of their choice they are voting directly for that person. Not quite!

The presidential election is the only one in the United States where the voters do not have the right to vote directly for their candidate. Governors, senators, members of Congress, mayors are chosen by a majority of popular votes but presidents are not.

What is the Electoral College?

First of all it is not a “College” or a “University.” When on Election Day the citizens vote for President they are actually voting for electors, selected by the political parties, pledged to the parties’ candidate. The number of electors for each party equals the combined number of that state’s U.S. senators and representatives. New Jersey has 14 electoral votes. The candidate getting the majority of the popular votes gets all the electoral votes of that state.

There are a total of 538 electors throughout the country.

A candidate must win at least 270 electoral votes to win the presidency. About six weeks after the election, electors meet at their state capitals to cast their ballots directly for president. (If no candidate for president has a 270 vote majority then the House of Representatives chooses the president.)

Does it work?

For the most part yes it does work, however there have been three elections where a candidate has won the popular vote but failed to win the 270 electoral votes.

The last time was in the 2000 election. Al Gore had 51,003,894 popular votes to 50,459,211 for George Bush,

but Bush had 271 electoral votes to Gore’s 267.

That doesn’t sound fair.

The Electoral College is authorized in the 12th amendment to our constitution.

Our founding fathers that signed the Declaration of Independence and formed the constitution were perhaps the smartest group of people this country ever had. What was their reasoning for choosing indirect elections? They feared that the states with the largest populations would control the elections. If today the voters in California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois would agree on one candidate then the smaller states such as Wyoming, Iowa, Utah and New Jersey would have little or no say as to who would become president. As it is today each state large or small has a distinctive roll in choosing the leader of our country. Remember George Bush won his first election by one vote over the minimum required. The divergent states of Alaska, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, Delaware and Vermont each are allotted 3 electoral votes which could possibly change any election and the history of this country.

Can the Electoral College be abolished?

Critics argue that the Electoral College is archaic, and gives certain swing states, like Ohio, undue influence in selecting the president.

Proponents argue that the Electoral College is very important that it protects the rights of smaller states.

In order to amend the constitution, the amendment must be approved by a 2/3rd majority vote of congress and then is sent to each state for ratification by the states legislatives. Approval is required by 3/4 of the states or 30 out of 50.

It is almost certain that each of the small states would vote against giving up what leverage they have in the elections.

It’s safe to say that the Electoral College, with all its flaws, is here to stay.

James Mack Brick

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

County Clerk Implements Property Alert Service

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Clerk’s Office is offering an added layer of security when it comes to property protection.

“The Ocean County Clerk’s Office Property Alert Service is a key step in protecting your property,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of law and public safety. “I want to commend our County Clerk Scott Colabella in implementing this new program, which provides a layer of protection against property and mortgage fraud.”

The Property Alert Service is a free service that provides property owners with email alerts anytime

OCEA N COU N T Y – The Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor once again is receiving calls f r o m i n d iv id u a l s w h o have received u nsolicited calls from individu als dema nd i ng payment while fraudulently claiming to be from the IRS. Based on the 90,0 0 0 complaints that the Treasur y Inspector General for Tax Administration has received t h roug h its telephone hotline, to date, TIGTA has identified approximately 1,100 v ict i m s who h ave lost an estimated $5 million f r o m t h i s s c a m . Ta xpayers should remember their f irst contact with the IRS will not be a call from out of the blue, but th rough off icial cor respondence sent through the mail. A big red f lag for these scams are ang r y, t h r e a t e n i n g c a l l s from people who say they are from the IRS and urging immediate payment.

This is not how the IRS operates. People should hang up immediately and c o nt a c t T IGTA o r t h e IRS. Additionally, it is important for taxpayers to know that the IRS: Never asks for credit

that a document affecting a specific property is recorded by the Ocean County Clerk’s Office.

“Scammers record fraudulent documents like fake deeds or record fake liens against property owners,” Colabella said. “In some instances, fraud on real property is not discovered for years.

“To address these concerns a nd protect one of t he most important assets a person has, my office now offers this free service that immediately notifies residents by email whenever a document with their name is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office,” he said.

Property owners can sign

up for the free service by visiting oceancountyclerk. com and clicking on the “Property Alert” icon to access the Property Alert Service page.

“It’s as simple as registering your name or business name and your email address and you will be automatically notified electronically if a document is recorded with your name,” Colabella said.

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines noted Colabella and the Ocean Cou nt y Depa r t ment of Information Technology collaborated on the project which resulted in the launching of the Property Aler t Ser vice in Ocean

County.

“This is an important service that can be accessed by our homeowners and business ow ners,” said Hai nes, who ser ves as liaison to the Department of Information Technology. “Any tools that can help protect our residents from fraud and scammers are useful and benefit our property owners.”

Thousands of documents are recorded annually at the County Clerk’s office.

Of the 131,893 documents recorded in 2015, 24,492 were deeds and 22,778 were mortgages.

“Based on the volume of deeds and mortgages recorded monthly, it’s not

impossible for some items to be potentially fraudulent,” Colabella said. “This program will help property ow ner s prevent potential scams from affecting them.”

Kelly noted this program will also help seniors and their caregivers in making certain there is no fraudulent activity taking place.

“Ocean County is home to more than 160,000 senior citizens,” Kelly said.

“This is yet another way the county can offer some protection against scammers.”

Colabella noted that unfortunately identity theft is a growing consumer complaint and property fraud,

County Prosecutor: IRS Phone Scam Making Rounds Again card, debit card or prep a id c a r d i n for m at ion over the telephone.

Never insists that taxp a ye r s u s e a s p e c i f i c payment method to pay tax obligations Never requests immediate payment over the telephone and will not take enforcement action immediately following a phone conversation. Taxpayer s u su ally receive prior notification of IRS enforcement action involving IRS tax liens or levies.

Potential phone scam victims may be told that t hey owe money t hat must be paid immediately to the IRS or they are entitled to big refunds.

W hen unsuccessf ul the f irst time, sometimes phone scammers call back trying a new strategy.

Other characteristics of these scams include: Scam mers use fake n a m e s a n d I R S b a d ge numbers. They generally u se com mon na me s and surnames to identify themselves.

Scammers may be able t o r e cit e t he la s t fou r digits of a victim’s Social Security number.

Scammers spoof the IRS

toll-free number on caller ID to make it appear that it’s the IRS calling.

Scammers sometimes send bogus IRS emails to some victims to support their bogus calls.

V i c t i m s h e a r b a c kg r ou nd noi s e of ot he r calls being conducted to mimic a call site.

After threatening vict i m s w it h ja i l t i me or driver’s license revocation, scammers hang up and others soon call back pretending to be from the local police or DMV, and t he caller I D suppor t s their claim.

If a resident receives a phone call from someone claiming to be from the I R S , he r e’s wh at t he y should do: If the resident k nows they owe taxes or they t h i n k t h e y m ig ht owe t a xe s , c a l l t h e I R S a t 800-829-1040. The IRS employees at t hat l i ne can help callers with a payment issue, if there really is such an issue.

I f a r e s i d e n t k n ow s they don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that they owe any taxes, then call and report the i n c i d e n t t o T IGTA a t 800-366-4484.

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Prosecutor’s Off ice enc ou r a ge s t a x p aye r s t o be vigilant against phone and email scams that use the IRS as a lu re. T he I RS does not initiate cont act with t axpayers by email to request personal or financial inform a t io n . T h i s i n clu d e s a ny t y pe of elect ron ic com mu nication, such as text messages and

social media chan nels.

T he I RS also does not ask for PINs, passwords or similar conf idential access i nfor mat ion for credit card, bank or other financial accounts.

Recipients should not o p e n a ny a t t a ch m e nt s o r cl i c k o n a n y l i n k s c ont a i ne d i n t he me s sage. I nstea d , for wa rd the email to phishing@

which is a form of identity theft, is on the rise.

“While this service can’t prevent fraud, it’s important to be notif ied early that someone may be trying to steal your property without your knowledge,” Colabella said.

He added that the only time recordings can be refused is when statutory guidelines are not met.

“As long as a document meets statutory recording guidelines, New Jersey law requires the Clerk’s Office to record the document,” he said. “I am pleased we can offer this new program to help our constituents detect information that may be fraudulent.”

irs.gov.

For more infor mation or to report a scam, go to irs.gov and type “scam” in the search box.

More infor mation on how to repor t phishing scams involving the IRS is available on the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov.

For additional information, visit oceancountyprosecutor. org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Six Flags Celebrates Summer Of Games

JACKSON – Guests can go for gold this summer at Six Flags Great Adventure during the first Summer of Games. Running nation-wide at all Six Flags theme parks, guests can enjoy internationally-inspired foods, purchase Six Flags exclusive patriotic apparel and try to win gold-level prizes in the company’s first midway games competitions.

For the first time ever, Six Flags features an international competition within its midway games, offering guests the opportunity to purchase a special, discounted games pass and test their skills among five midway games – including three-point shot and ring toss – to win exclusive souvenir medals. Any guest winning all five games will win their choice of a Gold Season Pass, a Gold Flash Pass or a Gold All Season Dining Pass. Games are available in the Boardwalk section of the theme park.

Six Flags also debuts a full line of culinary treats during the promotion including the world’s first “Fryathlon” featuring French fries topped with the year’s most celebrat-

ed summer flavors like Thailand’s Spiced Sriracha Fries, topped with Sriracha mayo and Shichimi Togarashi; and USA’s Good ‘Ole American Cheeseburger Fries, featuring fries topped with seasoned burger crumbles, pickles and mustard.

All of these culinary treats are available at Main Street Pub and Shore Eats. Guests can follow loaded fries with patriotic sweet treats including a full line of international fudge flavors such as signature red, white and blue USA fudge, dipped apples and cake pops.

These indulgent desserts make their debut at Sweet Treats on Main Street.

In addition, during this limited time Six Flags offers a new line of exclusive patriotic DC Comics Team apparel: Team Superman, Team Batman or Team Wonder Woman, all available at Daily Planet Gifts. Plus, a full line of USA and international-themed apparel, hats and accessories can be found at Flags, Attitudes and Main Street Market.

For more information on the Summer of Games, visit sixflags.com/summerofgames.

Youth Consultation Service Open House

JACKSON – Youth Consultation Service is a private, non-profit behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout New Jersey. The agency has also expanded its programming to include in-home and residential services for those who are behaviorally challenged, children and young adults on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Youth Consultation Service is hiring: residential assistants/supervisors, SRT behavioral assistants, in-home and clinicians.

Come meet the staff and learn about one

of the nation’s leading providers of behavioral health and social services at the open house held at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive on August 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The positions feature: flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, on-call), competitive salaries, comprehensive medical benefits and paid training, Requirements include: high school diploma/GED, must be at least 21 years of age, valid NJ Driver’s License, some experience in the field (At least one to two years) and it is preferred to have certificates in pre-service training, danielle’s law and positive behavioral supports.

Unable to attend? Qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Visit ycs.org under employment opportunities.

Chamber Of Commerce To Hold Awards Banquet

JACKSON – The Annual Jackson Chamber of Commerce Contractor of the Year (COTY) Award Banquet is on September 15 at the Eagle Ridge Country Club in Lakewood.

A gift auction will be held during the ceremony. Proceeds from the auction are used to benefit the Chamber Scholarship established through the Jackson Memorial and Liberty High School Scholarship Funds.

The chamber is looking for local businesses

to donate a gift or a monetary donation for the auction and, in return, these businesses will be acknowledged for their contribution in the COTY Ad Journal.

The chamber needs to have donations in

by September 1, so it can make sure the business’ name is included in the ad journal.

Contact Clara Glory to pick up donations at 732-833-0005, or mail the contribution to the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 1021 West Commodore Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527.

Movie Afternoon At Library

JACKSON – Make it a movie afternoon at the Jackson branch Library. Watch a newly released film at the library on September 8 at 2 p.m.

Due to film licensing guidelines, film titles cannot be released to the media. This film is

rated PG. The film is free, however advanced registration is required. Registration is open.

For more information or to register, call 732-928-4400 or visit the library’s website at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Jackson Memorial Senior Receives Heroism Award

–Photo courtesy Bob and Karen Chitren John Chitren (left) received the plaque commemorating his heroism recently. Frank McDonnell, Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety, presented the award.

JACKSON – John Chitren, a senior at Jackson Memorial High School, received a plaque commemorating his heroism and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others in the community.

Staff members of the Care One Nursing and Rehabilitation Center facility and Frank McDonnell, fire official with the Jackson Bureau of Fire Safety, were there to present the plaque.

While visiting his grandmother, Chitren heard a call for help from a resident announc-

ing that there was a fire. Without hesitation Chitren grabbed a nearby fire extinguisher and put out an electrical fire that was developing at a fish tank.

According to the fire official, Chitren’s quick action extinguished the fire before it would have become a bigger problem. When asked why he acted the way he did Chitren replied, “It was just natural, I wanted to help people.”

Chitren is on the JMHS varsity lacrosse and swim team, as well as a member of the Jackson Township Police Explorer program.

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Police Department’s Monthly Activity Report

JACKSON – During the month of July, the Jackson Police Department answered 5,895 calls for service.

Calls for service can range from minor problems, such as incident reports, neighbor disputes, suspicious or disorderly persons and motor vehicle related incidents to emergency calls, like motor vehicle crashes, first aid calls and reports of crimes in progress.

The following indicates just some of the activity that officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to during the month of July. Other information is noted in the patrol blotter or in specific news releases.

Jackson police responded to: 141 motor vehicle crashes, 1,029 motor vehicle stops, 91 disabled vehicles, 130 disputes/ d i s t u r b a n c e s / d i s o r d e r l y, 11 3 o ff i c e r assigned first aid calls, 185 combined a l a r m s ( b u rg l a r, p a n i c , h o l d u p a n d fire), 1,396 security checks, 227 suspicious activity/persons/vehicle reports, 26 officer assigned animal complaints, 85 welfare checks/crisis intervention calls/abandoned 911 calls, 21 domestic disputes, six burglary to motor vehicles, five commercial/residential burglaries, 24 criminal mischief, 36 harassment, 13 DWI, 82 enforcement detail and 117 total arrests.

Police Investigate String Of Vehicle Burglaries

JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department sent out officers on August 4 to investigate multiple reports of motor vehicle burglaries and thefts, which took place the night prior on Hyson Road and the surrounding areas.

The police department said that it appears that the suspect(s) took advantage of finding unlocked vehicles and went

through them looking for anything of value.

The police department reminds residents to remove valuables and secure their vehicles, even if the vehicle is parked in the driveway or in front of their house.

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Historical Society Seeks Vendors For Antiques & Collectibles Fair

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County is holding an Antiques and Collectibles Fair on September 3.

Vendor spaces are available inside the parking garage or outside in the parking lot for $55. Vendor spaces are approximately 15 by 16 feet. Vendors provide their own tables and chairs and may use their own canopies if they are outside.

The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up begins at 5:30 a.m. when vendors select their spaces. There are no pre-assigned spaces, with the exception of food vendors, vendors who are disabled and possess a State of NJ Disabled ID tag or license plate, spaces for museum use and areas set aside for other

historical societies or appraisals.

Vendors must keep their vehicle across the rear of their space or park it on the upper level of the garage. Vendors arriving after 8:30 a.m. cannot bring their vehicles into the garage for reasons of safety.

Artists wishing to sell their creations are also invited to participate in the Artists’ Garden on the grass outside the Parking Garage.

Bona fide members of Ocean County Artists’ Guild may register for a space for just $25.

All other artists and crafters will be charged the $55 vendor fee.

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Marching Band To Have Busy Season

JACKSON – Over 200 members of the Jackson Memorial HS Marching Band have spent the summer preparing for the fall semester and their upcoming competition season. The band practices under Band Director Jason Diaz and Assistant Band Director Eric Ficarra.

The band spent most Tuesday and Thursday evenings in July practicing the new music and becoming familiar with the new members of the band.

Each year the band spends eight hours a day for two weeks in mid-August preparing for and fine tuning their show. The band camp culminates on August 18 with the “parent performance.” This is an opportunity for family, friends and alumni to hear what the band will be performing during their competition season.

Prior to their first competition, the band will march in the Miss America “Show Us Your Shoes” Parade on September 10. The Jaguars begin their competition season on September 17 and over the next eight weeks will be competing in nine events. The events are highlighted by their home competition on October 8 at Jack Munley field, the Yamaha Cup at MetLife Stadium on October 15, the NJ State Championship at Rutgers on October 22 and the US Bands National Championship on November 8 in Allentown, PA.

In addition to it’s busy schedule, the band always performs at half-time for the Jackson Memorial High School football team during the five regular season home games and for any home playoff games that the team has.

To finish off the year, the Jaguar Band, along with the Jackson Memorial Jazz Ensemble, will be perform at Walt Disney World during spring break in April.

This year’s student leadership is as follows: drum majors – Kelly McNally, Lia Bantang and Vance Balce; marching captains – Rachel Northrup, Matt Pastore and Dan Carvalho; percussion captains – Katherine Knoebel and Ryan Clare; guard captain – Brooklyn Vitale; weapon captain – Juhi Maggu; flag captain – Ashley Schmidt; section leaders for flutes – Jessica Marazzo and Daniella Giuffi; section leaders for clarinets – Jenna Capitelli and Megan Smith; section leaders for alto saxes – Federico Coria, Justin Cohen and Jessica Whitteaker; section leaders for tenor/ bari saxes – Christian Zoeller and Mike Kaloyerakis; section leaders for trumpets – Tyler McCann, Ryan Haley and Annabel Hughes; section leaders for mellophones – Brendan Korey and Marley Anders; section leaders for trombones – Grace Burrows and Trent Boshart; section leaders for baritones – Mike Simon and Will Korey and section leaders for tubas – Hunter Fink and Kevin Hogan.

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LAKEWOOD – As part of the second BlueClaws Extravaganza on September 3, the BlueClaws are looking for vendors to be a part of a special craft fair at the event, which begins at 3:30 p.m.

Vendors will be able to sell their items at the stadium. This is not typically permitted at a BlueClaws game, but will be allowed at this event only.

Set-up for the event will begin at 3 p.m. and the craft fair runs until the end of the game, which begins at 7:05 p.m.

Vendors must apply for a spot. To do so, fill the form found on the BlueClaws website and return it to Jamie Stone either by email jstone@blueclaws.com or by mail: Lakewood BlueClaws, Extravaganza Vendor Fair, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Vendor space is $150 and includes 10 tickets to the game. There is no fee to apply for a spot.

The BlueClaws Extravaganza will begin at 3:30 p.m. and there will be free inflatable rides until 6 p.m.

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Tickets are $30 in advance for adults 21 years and older and $20 for youths between 9 and 20 years old. Tickets are $35 for adults at the door and $25 for youths. Children 8 and under are free.

Tickets are available at the police department or from any Jackson police officer.

The pig roast menu will also include: burgers, hot dogs, barbeque chicken, salads, clams, ice cream, beer, wine and soda.

Activities will include: live music, give aways, kids games, moonwalks, 50-50s, face painting, rock climbing, carnival games and tattoos.

For more information, call Sgt. Fred Meabe, officer David Watson or officer Stephen Cilento at 732-928-1111.

Church Invites Pokémon Trainers To Attend Sunday Services

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt United Methodist Church has extended an invitation to Pokémon Go trainers to join the church on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service at 10:30 a.m.

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“Adopt A Senior” Earns National Volunteer Of The Year Award

JACKSON – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living have announced the recipients for this year’s AHCA/NCAL awards program. Every year, AHCA/ NCAL recognizes the men and women who selflessly care for individuals in long term and post-acute care centers and assisted living communities.

For 2016, the recipient of the award is Adopt A Senior, an organization that volunteers at Bartley Healthcare Nursing and Rehabilitation. Adopt a Senior was also last year’s winner of the Health Care Association of New Jersey’s Group Volunteer of the Year Award. The group will celebrate its latest recognition at the AHCA convention in Nashville in October.

In 2015, Bartley Healthcare partnered with Adopt A Senior to spread joy to its residents. Adopt A Senior visits Bartley once a month, spreading joy and birthday

Health Department Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week OCEAN COUNTY – World Breastfeeding Week was August 1 to 7, this year.

The Ocean County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is the third largest in the state of New Jersey, but the percentage of children breastfed who are enrolled in the WIC program is the highest in the state. There are over 20,000 monthly clients in the Ocean County WIC program.

Pregnant women are encouraged to breastfeed, if possible, and needed support through the WIC program is always available to new mothers.

Brunilda Price, coordinator of OCHD Community Health Services, said, “Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants.

It has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins protein and fat; everything necessary for your baby’ growth. It is also more easily digested by an infant than formula. Breast milk contains antibodies from the mother that helps your baby fight off certain infections. Breastfeeding also lowers your baby’s risk of having asthma or allergies. Plus, babies who are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, without any formula, have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses and bouts of diarrhea. They also have fewer hospitalizations and trips to the doctor. It is also believed that breastfeeding plays a role in the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome.”

Regenye said, “The OCHD WIC program works diligently to promote and support breastfeeding and again, offers breastfeeding support every day of the week for the new moms who use our services.”

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gifts to the residents. The residents look forward to these engaging visits and the special time dedicated to their special day and holidays.

Adopt A Senior has a mission to provide hand-delivered gifts and visits to as many seniors living in long-term care facilities as possible, so they are not forgotten on holidays, and on their special days.

In its two years of operation, Adopt a Senior has hand-delivered over 1,500 birthday and holiday gifts to over 800 seniors.

At Bartley, Adopt A Senior previously visited once a month to celebrate birthdays, but as the volunteers got to know the residents, a love for one another grew and their service expanded. Now, when they visit, they also do a “travel talk” program

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Cheryl Taylor, director of activities, said, “Adopt A Senior brings smiles and joy to our residents every month with kazoos, balloons and gifts. To see someone’s face light up, or even to just sing happy birthday along with them, is priceless.”

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I Woke Up And I Cannot Hear Sudden hearing loss occurs so quickly literally overnight or in an instant - that the change in hearing is dramatic and can be very upsetting. A sudden hearing loss can involve any part of the hearing system and something as straight forward as earwax can cause a sudden hearing loss. However, the term usually refers to a sudden “nerve” or sensorineural hearing loss. The loss is almost always in one ear and may be accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus (ear noises) and/or aural fullness/pressure.

Suspected causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss include viral infection, ototoxic medications, acoustic trauma and meningitis.

In most cases, the specific cause is never found (idiopathic). In cases with no known cause, viral infections or vascular blockage is suspected. There may be a history of a recent flu or cold, but in most cases, there are no other complaints. Partial or complete

recovery occurs in about 60-65 percent of the cases. Recovery can take anywhere from a few days to a few months.

Those who seek immediate medical attention (within a week) have a higher recovery rate than those who wait. The recovery rate is also higher for those with milder hearing losses.

Patients who present with a severe and/or profound hearing loss with accompanying symptoms such as dizziness and/or tinnitus are less likely to recover their hearing. Someone who experiences sudden hearing loss should seek medical attention immediately so that medical treatment can be provided.

The medical evaluation usually involves a thorough history, otologic and audiologic examination.

Remember, a sudden loss of hearing is not normal. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact your primary care physician or ear, nose and throat physician for immediate medical treatment.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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Vote For First Responders At Blood Drive

OCEA N COU NTY – The Cent ral Jersey Blood Center (CJBC), 494 Sycamore Ave. in shrewsbury is sponsoring a blood drive from August 13 through August 28.

The Central Jersey Blood Center will award one $500 donation to a police department, f ire department or f irst aid squad in the county of either Monmouth, Ocean or Middlesex that has the most blood donors during the drive.

Everyone, 17 years of age and up who can donate blood should consider giving a donation of blood in honor of first responders. Director of Donor Relations Michael Leviton said, “First responders step up for us on a daily basis. Let’s support first responders, our heroes, who are always there in an emergency, by donating blood and voting for the emergency services unit of your choice.”

Alyssa Drown, the marketing manager of CJBC, said, “Spread the word to friends, family and members of the community about the impor tance of blood donations during this desperate time of need. Everyday hundreds of people in New Jersey need blood.

W hether it’s because of automobile accidents, cancer patients in need of treatment or the multitude of other reasons individuals need blood, we need community members to roll up their sleeves and give these patients life, strength and hope.”

The Central Jersey Blood Center, a community-based, nonprofit blood collection and distribution organization, strives to save lives every single day by providing safe blood products that go to local New Jersey hospitals. One person’s donation can save three lives.

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Blood donations can be made at one of three donor centers: Howell, Toms River and Shrewsbury. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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Drinking water instead of soda can be the fastest, simplest way to lose weight and improve health. Why? We all need fresh water to dilute poisons in our body and filter toxins through our kidneys. When you become dehydrated with sugar-laden drinks, this filtration function gets harder. Blood sugar increases. Remember, water is essential to life because it keeps us hydrated. Having enough water on board can reduce the risk of migraines while improving energy.

Yet, despite the common sense aspect to drinking water and staying hydrated, some people insist on drinking tainted water that was perfectly good before some giant food company turned it into a liquid missile.

Drinking chemical liquids has become the norm. Millions of people worldwide choose to drink what I call “messed up water,” water that has been manufactured to contain lab-created dyes some of which trigger anxiety and asthma, various artificial sweeteners or preservatives, a few known carcinogens, as well as refined sugar.

I’m sure you’d be willing to at least offer your children a cleaner, healthier version of water if you knew how.

So my intention today is to teach you how to make water prettier, tastier and fresher water with something cheap and easy like ice cubes.

I can show you how to make them medicinal by infusing them with fruits

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It’s just a choice, so try this: Blueberries: Add three blueberries to each cube and freeze. When these melt in your water later on, you can eat them. Seltzer water is ideal. Blueberries enhance cognitive function, vision and cholesterol/ triglyceride ratios.

Mint: Put a tiny sprig each ice cube.

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Strawberries: Use organic ones.

Wash them and cut the stems, then slice thinly. Put a slice in each cube.

Strawberries have 113 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C, plus a lot of manganese which makes your SOD (detoxification) enzyme work better.

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Generally, if you are involved in a traumatic event at work that ultimately deems you unable to perform your duties any longer, you may be entitled to an accidental disability pension. There is no minimal time of employment to be eligible for this pension. The jurisdiction as to whether you are disabled from your job duties as a result of the traumatic event rests with the Division of Pensions. However, the accidental disability pension may entitle you to in excess of 70 percent of your wages and family health benefits.

However, if you are approved for an accidental disability pension, there is a direct dollar for dollar offset for any workers’ compensation benefits you receive. This is to say, you may still file for workers’ compensation benefits, and may be entitled to benefits pursuant to same, but your pension benefits will be reduced by any recovery made. This, in fact, does not decrease your financial benefits, but merely may change from whom the money is received.

However, the law is different when a person involved in the State pension system is approved for an ordinary disability pension and that person also has an injury with permanent residuals in the course of his or her employment. In most cases, in order to be considered for an ordinary dis-

ability pension, you will have had to be Stacie A. Brustman Esq. in the State pension system for 10 years.

This also may only provide a pension benefit of approximately 43 percent of your salary. As in the accidental disability pension, the decision as to whether you are disabled from your job duties rests with the Division of Pensions.

In New Jersey, there is a long standing public policy against double recoveries for the same injuries. In New Jersey, an injured employee may receive an ordinary disability pension and workers’ compensation benefits. However, the workers’ compensation benefits may be subject to a dollar for dollar offset for pension benefits.

However, an ordinary disability pension is generally not the result of one traumatic event that deems the worker unable to perform his or her duties, but generally is the result of numerous and varied disabilities that may or may not be work related, or related to the workers’ compensation injury. As such, there only exists an offset for those injuries incorporated in the approval of the disability pension and are specifically involved in the claim for workers’ compensation. In converse, the disabilities unrelated to workers’ compensation then are not included in the calculation of the offset.

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SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Robert Krohn, EMS Chief for the South Toms River Volunteer First Aid Squad, has started a fundraiser on gofundme.com to put a tourniquet in every Ocean County Law Enforcement Officer’s pocket as well as a mutual aid trauma kit in for as many police vehicles as possible.

The trauma kit mounts to the head rest of the seat and officers are able to use them on themselves or toss them to a fellow officer who is bleeding out when they cannot get to them.

Money from this Gofundme campaign will be distributed to South Toms River Volunteer First Aid and Rescue Squad, who is a registered 501(c)3, then the squad will purchase the kits and tourniquets and disperse them to Ocean County departments.

Each trauma kit with headrest costs approximately $134 per kit. The tourniquets for the officers pockets, which can be used to stop deadly bleeding, costs approximately $30 per officer.

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The Jackson Times, August 13, 2016, Page 19

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Prevention For Falling Prey To Tourist Scams Dear Readers, With so many traveling in the upcoming season I thought that I may prevent you from falling prey to popular tourist scams.

Be aware when someone tries to distract you for no apparent reason.

Distractions are an easy way to be pick-pocketed. This applies for right here in your home town. You don’t have to travel to fall victim to that one. You could be distracted by someone accidentally spilling something on you; I’ve heard of ketchup squirted on a woman’s shoulder so she puts her bag down.

If you ask a taxi driver to take you to a specific restaurant and he tells you that it’s closed, beware. He is looking for a long ride and will ultimately take you to a restaurant that is he has a “partnership” going.

Here is a common one. You go to a bar and a friendly group of locals ask you

to join them.

They suddenly depart after a few rounds and you are left with a padded bill.

Finally, a merchant counts you r change. At that point it is correct. He drops it and replaces it with a smaller bill.

In as much as I don’t like writing a negative column, my feelings are the following. If I can save one traveler from getting scammed it is worth writing about. Remember that most locals are honest but all it takes is one moment to spoil a good thing.

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CONTACT To Hold 4th Annual 5K Race

LAKEWOOD – The Fourth Annual CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties 5K Race and 5K Race/Walk will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the Ocean County Park, 659 Ocean Ave., (Rt. 88).

All ages are welcome.

This event benefits the CONTACT 24/7 Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Hotline. Awards will go to the top male and female overall, plus age group awards for the 5K Race.

Discounted registration fees if registered by September 14. Call CONTACT at 732-240 - 6104 or email contactofoceanco@aol.com for registration and/ or for information on becoming a race sponsor.

The race mail-in application for m with f ull det ails is available at c o n t a c t o c e a n m o n m o u t h . o r g, t h e n select ‘Fund raisers’ tab, or register online at register.boardwalkrelay.org.

Author To Discuss Pine Barrens At Historical Society Event

NEW EGYPT – The Plumsted Historical Society is hosting a talk with local author and society member Karen Riley as she unveils her latest book on the Pine Barrens on November 17 at 11 a.m. The society is

located at 125 New Egypt Allentown Road.

Riley will show a slideshow of old photos while giving a talk.

Contact the society at 609-758-8111 with any questions.

River Pointe Seeks Vendors For Craft Fair

MANCHESTER – Vendors are wanted for a vendor craft fair to be held at the River Pointe Adult Community on October 15.

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The Jackson Times, August 13, 2016, Page 21

Fire Dept. Warns Of Residential Recreational Fires

JACKSON –Recreational fires are only allowed to be burned at one- and two-family detached residences without a fire permit.

These are fires that are shielded with a grill or cover described as charcoal burners, LP gas grills, outdoor fire places and chimaeras. None of these devises or fi re types may be used on the decks or balconies of multi-family residences, including town houses, condominiums and apartment buildings.

If the type of fire you wish to maintain does not appear in the rules below, contact the Fire Official or Fire Warden to ensure that

the burning is permitted. Open burning that is larger than that permitted for recreational fires described below requires a bonfire permit from the Fire Official. Public gathering events involving open burning including cooking requires a Fire Safety Permit obtained from the Fire Official. Campfires or agricultural fire permits shall be obtained from NJ State Fire Warden.

Recreational fires mean burning that contains material other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or pit having a total fuel area of three

feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height, for pleasure, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purpose. Additionally: fires shall be at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material, fires in approved containers such as outdoor fi re places shall be at least 15 feet from any structure or combustible material and shall be used according to manufacturer’s instructions, no flammable liquid accelerants shall be used to ignite or maintain fire, emitting embers and flames shall not pose fi re danger to surroundings, smoke emissions and fumes shall not be offensive

or objectionable to neighbors, fires shall not be used for garbage, trash or waste disposal purposes, fires shall be constantly attended by adult until fire is extinguished, an on-site, fire extinguisher of minimum 4-A rating, or other approved fire extinguishing methods such as bucket of dirt or sand, water barrel, garden hose shall be kept on site.

The Fire Official, Police or Fire Department has the authority to shut down any fi re that is not compliant with the code, without permit if applicable, offensive or objectionable to neighbors or due to wind or dry weather conditions.

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Employment opportunities upon completion and certification. (34)

Items For Sale Guitars For Sale - ‘72 Fender Stret. ‘77 Les Paul custom. ‘82/83 Fender Strat Elite. All mint condition. Dave 732-657-4421.

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Yard Sale Berkeley Shores - Annual Community Yard Sale August 13, rain date August 14. Starting point H&M Potter School, Veeder Lane, Bayville. (34)

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(35) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction.

Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. Fair estimates. Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (38) I’m A Loving Compassionate Care Giver – With over 15 years experience. Will take care of your elderly/ sick loved one at home or hospital.

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Can provide references. Call Stella at 732-350-1465.

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(31) Pool Closings - Chemicals included. $175. Loop lock safety covers. 25% off covers and installation. Pool Keepers of NJ LLC. 732-295-2600. (36)

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(39 ) Landscaping - Grass cutting, bush trimming, powerwashing. Call for free estimate, 732-278-6043. (33) Landscape Services - Leaf clean ups, pavers, mulch, stone, and sod installations. Free estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681.

(34) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120.

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(36) Go With The Pro’s - Interior and exterior home improvemnts. We do it all. Bathroom remodel special, $4,500. Licensed/insured. NJ Reg 13VH07919200. 732-569-1406.

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Business Profile I&G FARMS

By Donna Frances Madej Love, dedication, blood, sweat and tears. Irene and Gregory Johnston’s secret for not only what may be the best, tastiest corn on the cob you’ll ever consume (take my word for it) but also one reason for the years of success that I&G Farms has experienced.

Located at 150 Whitesville Road, Jackson, I&G Farms is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In fact, the only time they’re closed is for two weeks at the beginning of November to transition into the holiday season and from January until the third week in March when they re-open for another selling season. The family run establishment has been delighting Jackson residents, in addition to residents of numerous other towns and even neighboring states, for over 35 years.

Here you’ll find fresher than fresh Jersey produce (a lot I&G grown) that will entice your pallet, lush hearty vegetation that will beautify your surroundings and seasonal creations to usher in the holiday season.

Don’t visit I&G Farms expecting just a farm stand with a limited amount of produce. When you enter the “Family Farm Market,” that not only has eye catching seasonal themed painted windows, but also an attractive, welcoming landscape of thriving flowers and plants that are available for purchase, you’ll be impressed! The huge array of fruits and vegetables are a feast for your eyes, exploding with vivid color and bursting with just picked freshness. It’s “Jersey Fresh” at its freshest, tastiest and finest!

“People have a lot higher awareness of the food that they’re eating,” Irene acknowledges. “A lot of them ask me about GMO (genetically modified organism.) I knew about

If You Plant It They Will Come…

GMO for 20 years but if I mentioned it 20 years ago, they would have no clue what I’m talking about.”

Health problems and environmental damage can occur from GMOs. According to the Non GMO Project, GMOs are “living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering or GE. This creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.”

“People know they can come here, where the food was grown.

I can give them the source of the seed and I know exactly how it was grown. That matters a lot,” Irene adds. “People tell me our string beans taste like a bean. They’ve been eating food that has no taste because big corporate farms don’t plow their ground. They just keep planting on it over and over again.

There’s nothing left in the soil, no nutrients. They have a machine that pulls the plant out of the ground and shakes it to death so beans fall off, go into a hopper, into a bin, get broken and get brown. They’re beat up. Ours are hand-picked and beautiful.”

In addition, varieties of squash, eggplant, “Jersey tomatoes” and Irene reveals, “the star of the show,” Gregory’s corn, which is always kept on ice, is grown on I&G’s neighboring acreage. The corn is grown in various “blocks,” and staggering the planting time results in corn (hopefully) until the end of October. The corn is white and bi-color (cross between white and yellow) and is picked daily, as needed, all day long.

“We always have fresh corn, all super sweet,” Irene exclaims. “In my dreams, if someone told me people would go crazy over corn, I would never have believed it.

Take your pick! The fruit is plentiful and delicious at I&G Farms.

And my husband… it’s like he’s married to the corn and I’m the second wife,” she says laughing. “It’s the truth. He gets up at 5:30 a.m. and he’s out in the cornfield.”

It may seem strange imaging that corn has a following, but I&G’s is legendary and is proof that people will travel to get a great ear of corn. Or…maybe put in a special request? Frequent I&G customer Liz Ferullo of Jackson, happily obliges.

“My aunt and uncle bring it back to Yonkers and my brother and sister-in-law from The Family Farm Market is open. There’s no Toms River say “come I&G Farms and get your fresh produce. over for a barbeque and bring the corn. Make sure that something new and different. you stop by I&G,” Ferullo says with “I come often for my gardening, a smile. “This is the sweetest corn my plants, my perennials, my anywhere in New Jersey.” potted plants,” Ferullo relates.

The farms quality control is im- “Everything has always done peccable, with Gregory inspecting well year to year. The quality is everything and making sure that phenomenal.” it meets his and his family’s high Like it says on their T shirts, standards.

I&G Farms are “growers for all “My husband’s passion is his seasons.” Poinsettias are started farm,” Irene proclaims. in the greenhouses in July. Fall It’s obvious that Irene shares the ushers in 20,000 field grown mums same passion and not only enjoys along with pumpkin’s, cornstalks the lasting customer friendships and straw. When produce ceases that have endured through the at the end of October, the market years, but the new ones that she closes for two weeks and is transcontinuously cultivates. formed into a decorating center “A lot of customers are connois- where wreaths, grave blankets and seur growers,” she notes. “That’s bows are custom made. And don’t why they come here. They get forget about the Christmas trees information, the knowledge and that follow. education they can’t get anywhere Although time changes many else.” things, customers are thrilled that The corn and produce are not I&G Farms remains a familiar area the only things that entice Ferullo landmark. Through the years as and others to return to I&G Farms construction of homes and busiagain and again. There’s always nesses have increased in Jackson,

Meet the “star of the show” I&G’s delicious corn. One bite and you’ll be coming back for more.

better time than now to stop at rumors have circulated in regard to the family selling their land to developers. Not to worry! Thanks to the Johnston’s, their land and their neighbor’s 30 acres are protected under the Farmland Preservation Program. Almost 70 acres on Whitesville Road can never be developed and I&G Farms will be around for a long time!

Visit I&G Farms at iandgfarms. com, and like them on Facebook; IGFarms, but you must stop by!

Questions? Call: 732-364-0308.

Irene looks back on her time on the farm as a “rewarding, wonderful experience” and looks ahead to more of the same. Retirement doesn’t appear to be an option.

“My husband and I are too high spirited energy to walk away from something like this,” she says amidst the hustle and bustle of the market. “It’s in your soul. It’s part of us. It’s us. I&G. Irene and Greg.

That’s what it is.”

The only thing better than a “Jersey tomato” is a “Jersey tomato” from I&G. Get them while you can.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aUGUST 13-August 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): The more the merrier. You’ll fare far better when paired up with someone or in a group in the week ahead. Solo projects may lead you in the wrong direction. You can feel the pulse of business success but matters of the heart may be perplexing.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Choose your partners carefully. Teaming up with someone who isn’t reliable could throw your whole agenda out of whack this week. Make an extra effort to honor your part of the bargain even if others do not.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Any task can be completed if you have the proper tools. Make sure that you are adequately prepared for any new projects or jobs as this week unfolds. Paying attention to minute details will pay dividends in the end.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may need to step out of your comfort zone. Playing it safe will not help you when hardball tactics are needed. You may have a change of heart in the week ahead but there’s no excuse for not honoring obligations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love is a two way street. While lights may be all green along the route a significant other may be holding up a stop sign. Find satisfaction by tapping into creative outlets and dabbling in hobbies in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can’t please all the people all the time. It’s fine to help out when you can but if you devote too much time to other people’s problems your own priorities may suffer. Treat your time as a valuable resource this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Wait and see. Remain non-committal and allow events to unfold naturally before you decide upon a course of action. Be patient with others in the week ahead. A potential problem may just be a simple misunderstanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you aren’t willing to bend you may break. Being too rigid and strict leaves little room for error and may leave failure as your only option. Sharing intimate thoughts with a special someone may solve problems this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Act like you have something to prove. Show others your worth by being reliable, competent and efficient this week. Stay focused on worthy objectives as irrelevant or trivial issues may try to steal your attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t lose your nerve. You may begin a project with complete confidence of its success but doubts may pop up.

Maintain your original resolve as this week progresses and you will easily finish what you started.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put it in low gear. Your energy level may be below normal for a day or two this week. It would be best to maintain a light schedule and low expectations.

A relationship may progress if you are patient and allow some time to pass.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t get backed into a corner. Someone may try to tell you that your options are one of only two choices this week. There may be a third solution that is more to your benefit. Think matters over and avoid impulsive actions.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Taste Of India: New Take On A Classic Austrian dish

By Wolfgang Puck During my childhood, one of the most frequent main dishes on our dinner table was an old, home-style Austrian specialty called reisfleisch, which literally translated as “rice meat.” That was a good description, too, for an inexpensive dish that consisted mostly of rice, to which my mother and grandmother added onions, garlic, garden vegetables, paprika and other seasonings, along with cut-up bite-sized chunks of a small piece of meat or sausage. It was a great way to stretch an expensive ingredient, and it kept the whole family happily satisfied.

Of course, just about any cuisine in which rice is a common ingredient has its own variations on such dishes, from Italian risotto to French pilaf to Chinese fried rice. Every version takes advantage of the fact that rice, like so many starches, is basically a blank canvas that can take on the personality of whatever seasonings and other ingredients you choose to add to it.

One day when I was faced with a kitchen counter full of fresh seasonal produce, along the lines of what you’ll find right now in your local farmers’ market, I decided to try coming up with a beautiful vegetarian version of my childhood favorite. You can follow my recipe, but you can certainly feel free to substitute bite-sized chunks of whatever vegetables you like.

Instead of using the usual central-European seasonings I grew up with, I substituted Indian spices: a good Madras-style curry powder, which you’ll find in any well-stocked supermarket, and a touch of a spice blend called “vadouvan.” It’s another curry seasoning blend that typically contains onion, garlic, cumin, mustard seeds and fenugreek, and you can find it in specialty foods stores or online (or simply substitute a little more curry powder of your choice).

In the spirit of modern convenience, I also decided to make this vegetarian rice pilaf in an electric pressure cooker, in which it takes only 8 minutes to cook once pressure has been reached, along with another 10 minutes or so for pressure to release slowly. (Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.)

While the rice mixture cooked, I decided to make a quick version of raita, the savory Indian yogurt-cucumber sauce. Spooned over the rice at serving time, it adds a cooling contrast to the not-too-hot spices while further enhancing the nutritional value of an already healthy vegetarian dish.

My late mother and grandmother might have been astonished by my version of reisfleisch. But, knowing the good, seasonal, budget-conscious cooks that they were, I have no doubt they would have approved.

PRESSURE COOKER VEGETARIAN REISFLEISCH WITH INDIAN SPICES AND RAITA Serves 6 to 8 For rice and vegetables: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large Japanese eggplant, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks

1/2 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 head cauliflower, broken into small florets, stem cut into chunks 1/4 head green cauliflower or more white cauliflower, broken into small florets, stem cut into chunks 1/2 large yellow bell pepper or orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 apple, cored and diced 1/8 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks 1-inch (2.5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 2 or 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 Thai green chiles, left whole 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cherries 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder 1 tablespoon vadouvan 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded coconut, toasted following package instructions 2 cups (500 mL) basmati rice 2 cups (500 mL) organic vegetable stock Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt For raita: 1 large English (hothouse) cucumber 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) nonfat or low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice For garnish: Sliced almonds, toasted Small sprigs fresh cilantro Thinly sliced fresh mint leaves 2 limes cut into wedges Put the butter in the removable pot of a large pressure cooker. Add the eggplant, onion, cauliflower, bell pepper, apple, pineapple, ginger, garlic, chiles, dried fruit, curry powder, vadouvan, coconut, rice, stock, pepper flakes, and some salt to taste. Stir well.

Place the pot inside the pressure cooker.

Cover and seal the lid, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Set the timer to cook under pressure for 8 minutes.

While the rice mixture is cooking, make the raita. Leaving the peel on the cucumber, grate it on the coarse holes of a grater. Wrap the shreds in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. In a bowl, combine the herbs, yogurt, honey, salt and pepper, and lime juice to taste. Stir in the cucumber.

Cover and refrigerate until serving.

When the cooking time is over, unplug the pressure cooker and leave it closed for 10 minutes while pressure releases on its own slowly; then, following the manufacturer’s instructions, quick-release any remaining pressure. Carefully remove the lid, stir, and spoon the rice mixture onto serving plates.

Top with almonds, raita, cilantro and mint.

Serve with lime wedges.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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