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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The term “property underwater” is used in situations where a homeowner’s property value exceeds what it’s really worth. For Robert Kirchhofer of 4 45 W h itesv ille Road, that term is a bit more literal. Kirchhofer’s property has been experiencing flooding issues for more than a decade now. During recent Township Council meetings he has discussed his situation which he said was caused by work performed on a project by CDR Whitesville LLC. Lakewood attorney Ryan Malc represents Kirchhofer and said
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–Photos provided by Robert Kirchhofer The property of Whitesville Road resident Robert Kirchhofer has experienced flooding problems for the last 11 years, according to the homeowner. last week that a complaint was filed on behalf of his client against
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complaint also includes CDR who Kirchhofer says is responsible for the flooding conditions of his property. Kirchhofer provided Council with pictures depicting his flooding issue. He stated that Councilman Ken Bressi, who was Council President at that time he spoke to him, assured him that his problem would be addressed. Council President Nixon conf ir med if CDR Whitesville LLC received a cease and (Relief - See Page 2)
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–Photo by Bob Vosseller Council President Ken Bressi, left, joins Council Vice President Barry Calogero, Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek of Chabad of Jackson, Council President Robert Nixon and Councilmen Alexander Sauickie and Andrew Kern. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON –For the second year in a row, the Township Council presented a procla m at ion t o R abbi Shmuel Naparstek of the Chabad of Jackson in honor of National Education and Sharing Day. The nationally designated day was established by the United
States Congress in honor of Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. It calls for increased focus on education, and recognizes his efforts to promote education and sharing for everyone. Education and Sharing Day, USA has been proclaimed annually
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GOP Leader No Longer With Lobbying Firm
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – County Republican leader George Gilmore, who recently went to trial on tax evasion charges, parted ways amiably last year with a lobbying firm he was associated with. In addition to being the head of the county GOP,
his law firm Gilmore and Monahan did work for many local municipalities. He was also involved with 1868 Public Affairs, a firm that boasts having connections in government that can “provide our clients with a powerful voice in the budget and legislative process.” Richard Ambrosino Jr., managing partner for
1868, explained that Gilmore was of counsel with 1868, meaning that he had all the rights of a partner but had no equity in the firm. Gilmore’s split from the firm was made official in December of 2018, but he had not done any work for them for at least six months prior, (Leader - See Page 2)
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Continued From Page 1 desist letter from Ocean County to cease operations to which Bressi responded saying the Planning Board inspected the property and it took them quite a few years to stop the drainage issue there. Bressi added that the last time they were heard by the Planning Board, pictures and testimony were provided on this situation. CDR Whitesville LLC was working to address this matter and they received a cease and desist letter to halt any work conducted on weekends.
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Continued From Page 1 Ambrosino said. His work dried out when the administration in the state switched from Republican Chris Christie to Democrat Phil Murphy. Gilmore was an early supporter of Christie’s, and served on his transition team when the governor took office in 2010. Murphy assumed office in January of 2018. Gilmore started with 1868 Public Affairs around 2010, Abrosino said. He resigned to concentrate on his law firm, and 1868 asked for a letter of resignation in December to have it on record. “It’s not something rare in this business,” he said of someone leaving after a politician is out of office, noting that partners in the firm have had personal relationships
“We have no current complaints regarding this property,” Bressi said during a council meeting in February. Kirchhofer said comments made by council were untrue and he has attended previous council meetings explaining the situation he was facing. Council President Nixon encouraged Kirchhofer to contact Business Administrator Terrence Wall who he said would take appropriate measures to ensure his matter was addressed. Kirchhofer had to appear in court recently having been served three violations by the township’s code enforcement office for not
with Gilmore for 20 years. Gilmore, of Toms River, was indicted on six counts by a federal grand jury: one count of tax evasion; two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes for two quarters of one year; two counts of filing a false tax return; and one count of alleged loan application fraud. He allegedly owes more than $1 million in federal taxes while having spent more than $2.5 million on extravagant personal expenses. His attorney, Kevin Marino, has tried to argue that Gilmore’s spending is due to a hoarding disorder, but the federal government has not been interested in hearing that defense, or hearing from a psychological expert’s testimony on the disorder. A request for comment through Marino was not returned for this story.
removing boats and several other items off the property that were in violation of the township’s code. The resident had problems removing certain items as the trailer he used was stuck in the mud from recent flooding conditions. He showed a video to prove his dilemma. The resident encouraged members of the governing body to view the pictures and video. Bressi said approvals for CDR Whitesville LLC were authorized before he became part of the Planning Board. He added that the State Department of Environmental Protection investigated CDR Whitesville LLC and confirmed there were false allegations made against them. Their construction was halted while the Planning Board addressed concerns and this is the first complaint heard since this manner was resolved. While Bressi said the issue had been addressed he also said there was a possibility that it needed further attention. Resident Denise Garner said that as an environmental commissioner, she noticed violations by CDR on Kirchhofer’s property. The owner of this property owes the DEP
fines for violations adding that Kirchhofer had endured this situation for years. She added that there was a retention pond or wetlands area that was illegally filled. “This has been going on for 12 years now. My back yard is like a retention pond. This has to be addressed,” Kirchhofer said. Kirchhofer said that CDR had started work in 2008 on a 36-unit industrial project and had purchased land from the township. “From that point on there has been flooding and it’s been a nightmare,” Kirchhofer added. “I didn’t mind the industrial park going in but I didn’t know it would mean my property flooding. They received seven or eight extensions on the work. It has been at a standstill,” Kirchhofer said. Kirchhofer said “everyone is pointing the finger at someone else. It is a case of non-functioning drainage. I’m not an engineer but someone needs to fix the problem. I have had 11 years of flooding.” A representative from Bil-Jim Construction declined comment for this story and CDR Whitesville could not be reached for comment.
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Continued From Page 1 since 1978. Last year was the first time the proclamation was presented to Naparstek but the day was also recognized in Jackson Township in 2017. This year Council President Robert Nixon joined members of the council in presenting this year’s proclamation to Rabbi Naparstek. “Education is not one day a year it is every day of the year. We are constantly educating ourselves. The idea of Education Day is to reflect and think about what education is about,” Naparstek said. Naparstek spoke about the Rebbe’s contribution to education saying “education is not just about building the mind but building the character of the child. That is what the Rebbe taught. We must keep in mind that education is a lifetime effort.” Since the founding of the Chabad of Jackson, Naparstek has provided his support to township residents of all faiths on many different community projects in the municipality. Naparstek remarked during the April 10 council meeting that “the proclamation tonight pays tribute to a great man, but with a message for every one of us here, as well as for people everywhere.” “Rebbe, became the leader of the Chabad - Lubavitch movement in 1950. While Jewish leaders around the world worked to rebuild their communities after the holocaust, The Rebbe set his goals on a much broader scale. The Rebbe made it his mission to reach out to every single Jew on this planet with love and acceptance. With his inspiration, Chabad has expanded to all 50 states of the union and over 100 countries internationally,” Naperstek said. He noted that in New Jersey there are over 60 Chabad houses in all 21 counties. “My wife and I are privileged to lead the Chabad house here in Jackson serving our local community.” “The Rebbe had a message for mankind
as a whole, and this message is what we are proclaiming tonight,” Naperstek said. “The Rebbe taught that education is not only the acquisition of knowledge, but rather, the focus, and even the main focus should be on the development of character and morals. Our responsibility as educators - and we are all educators, as parents, teachers, community leaders and role models - is to encourage our students, children and adults, to a live a life of moral and ethical character. “There are those that say - “do as I say not as I do.” But in fact, the strongest form of education is by being positive role models ourselves. When our students see the way we act, they will emulate us, Naperstek said. In other council business the governing body passed a resolution to ratify a memorandum of agreement and authorizing execution of a collective negotiations’ agreement with PBA Local 168, the township police department’s union. Nixon abstained from this vote due to his position with the state police union. A similar memorandum of agreement involving a collective negotiations agreement with PBA superior officers of Local 168 A was also approved during the meeting. Nixon again abstained from that vote for the same reason. Among the resolutions approved from the consent agenda included the appointment of Vashti Kishore as clerk 1 in the office of the township clerk and an agreement concerning scanning and digital storage services for various departments within the township. The governing body also approved authorization for the execution and submission of the 2020 area plan contract program grant for the township’s Department of Senior Services through the Ocean County Office of Senior Services. Council members also approved the application submission and acceptance of the 2019-2020 recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities grant. PO Box 521 • Lakehurst, NJ 08733 Phone 732-657-7344 • Fax: 732-657-7388 e-mail: news@jerseyshoreonline.com jerseyshoreonline.com
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F eatured L etter School Funding Formula Flawed Please reconsider the flawed S-2 school funding plan. Yes, many schools have received a funding increase. However, far too many schools have had funding losses that will decimate the schools and towns for years to come, if not permanently. I am a proud alumni of Toms River schools. I moved back to Toms River to raise my children, as my wife and I love the town. We, along with many New Jersey citizens, are considering moving out of the state because of the heavy tax burden and the implementation of S-2. With the decrease in funding, the overall quality of education will fall. Toms River is still recovering from the catastrophe
of Hurricane Sandy. S-2 will make the recovery even more difficult. Toms River citizens are willing to pay more in taxes to keep the schools going. Unfortunately, the amount that the taxes will increase over the next 5-6 years will be far too heavy of a burden for working class families to handle. Toms River Schools has been one of the most fiscally responsible school districts for many years, and has even won awards as such. Please don’t penalize the children of New Jersey with unwarranted funding cuts from a flawed formula. Patrick Hay Toms River
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Holy Easter For Jesus was nailed to the cross He had the strength an power, that was never loss God let himself go through such torture Pontius Pilate was a scoundrel an crucifier A crown of thorns was pushed into his head He wasn’t allowed to be fed For the suffering he went through Because of our sins that he knew He died on the cross, then was brought down He lied so peaceful on the ground He was taken to a tomb, wrapped up in a cloth For the supreme power, in which he has got God would rise he is the king of all kings The creator of all things Good Friday is a day of darkness And knowingly what he did for us He knew beforehand what would happen to him There was rain, lightning and thunder the sky was dim His resurrection made the world realize That he is the super natural power, we do recognize On Holy Easter Sunday, the day he has risen We pray to him, in what he has given For he is God our savior We give the greatest respect to our maker For the candles that we do burn Our hearts do turn Towards the light on this holy celebration Which the world prays to God on this special occasion
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Why We Love & Vote For President Donald Trump As a private citizen and voter during the last 60 years, I can assure readers that after watching what the other side has done to a duly elected President, be on notice... It’s been all about “performance” and I do not refer this President’s responses to the many verbal attacks that never appear to end. Can anyone believe a person who has been attacked with such negative press, cannot respond? 90 percent percent of national press has been negative, while the real facts go as follows: • National Economy is strong. • Wages are up 3.2 percent, lower than that of our former presidents. • He has added 5 million
new jobs, thanks to jobs act and tax cuts on all business owners. • President Trump signed the First Step Act that reforms our broken criminal justice system. • He with solid care for our country pulled out of the Obama Iran Nuclear weapon deal. • NATO is now paying their share for defense (we have been paying way too long). • We now have two Supreme Court Justices that will follow the Constitution as it was written, and not induce their own political views. • Seated 85 new federal judges, an all-time record of 30 circuit judges. • Since our President Trump took office, nearly four million people have dropped off food stamps program. A good sign as they appeared to have taken advantage of the
• Unemployment rate for our countries Hispanics have reached an all-time low rate, the same data results for African Americans and women have also been reached unprecedented low rate. • President Trump has been fighting for an immigration system that will protect our southern border, and in that process is actually benefiting those who came here legally and through our laws and process. • President Trump has secured access quality health care our veterans and military organizations. • President Trump with his love for our country has been fighting for We The People, by working with his administration for everyone’s safety and wellbeing. • President Trump has tried to work with Congress, even making reasonable concessions, and has been willing to work with Congress and some of his own party ... yet they continue to move for his removal. I believe, having been a Democratic Centrist so many years ago, that we all should be supportive of a governing body, and our president who truly believes in our values and future of our families and children. Sal Sorce Manahawkin
Fear Of Purse Snatching In Whiting I am a resident of Whiting and have been for the past 20 years, but I continue to watch its demise with the closing of stores, as it limits the shopping for all residents of the surrounding area. We have currently been
Stop & Shop, which has recently become a scary place to shop. Two weeks ago an elderly woman was knocked down and ha d her pu r se stolen, but that is only the most recent. There have been at least four before this one. Through the grace of God that woman sustained only minor bruises but left with a fear she did not have before. Since this is not the f i r s t i n c id e nt a t t h i s st ore, some re side nt s approached the manager about secu r it y and his response was that security issues are the r e s p o n si bi l it y of t h e proper ty owner. Since Stop & Shop only leases the land, it is not their responsibility to provide security. The police are very busy taking care of the needs of Manchester and cannot be expected to patrol the shopping area on a full time basis. If you no longer drive, you are forced to use Stop & Shop since that is where the village busses go. If people no longer feel safe shopping there, that, like so many other stores, will shut down and Whiting will become a ghost town. I believe it is the responsibilit y of the elected officials to sustain the welfa re a nd safet y of its citizens. Si nce we helped put you in office, it seems to me that you should be working on a business plan to help not only Manchester but Whiting grow and feel safe once again. After all, t he dy na m ics a re changing as is the ages. So instead of looking toward re-election, look toward keeping Whiting a place that will attract new residents. Cynthia Cooke Whiting
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Bill Would Ensure Federal Construction Workers Paid Correctly From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) introduced new bipartisan legislation to help ensure quality workmanship at federal construction projects across the country and to protect the agreed-upon day’s pay for a day’s work for local tradesmen, women and laborers. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) is the chief Democratic cosponsor of Smith’s bill. “Federal law - the Davis-Bacon Act - mandates that prevailing wages are paid to contract workers for a good reason - to ensure ac-
countability and the highest standard of craftsmanship at taxpayer-funded projects, and to prioritize workplace safety,” Smith said. “My legislation would make sure this law is enforced to the fullest extent so that taxpayer-funded construction projects are done right.” Smith’s legislation confronts the practice of “misclassification,” where independent contractors and subcontractors at federal construction projects falsely report high-skilled laborers at a rate adequate for lower training qualifica-
tion, and/or for independent contractors. This practice opens the bidding process to low-road contractors and thereby threatens the caliber of workmanship and workplace safety at federal construction projects. Through misclassification, contractors are able to skirt the law to pay smaller wages and fewer local, state and federal taxes. Over the years, Smith has visited federal jobs in all three counties in his district that have suffered from poor workmanship and delays because of loose enforcement of federal contracting safeguards. Smith’s bill is supported by NJ State Pipe Trades and NJ State Building & Construction Trades Council. “This legislation is long overdue. It will level the playing field for local contractors. The taxpayer has
been and still is being cheated without this legislation,” stated Mike Maloney, President of the New Jersey State Pipe Trades. “By the current system and the contractor not using the appropriate skilled craft for the day, week or the duration of the job, the cost overruns on federally funded military Davis-Bacon jobs are rampant. I challenge anyone to dispute that. This legislation will put local skilled craft workers to work and with that scenario everybody wins. This includes the worker, the vendors and the towns of where the construction is being performed.” “We applaud Congressman Smith’s dedication to working men and women of the building and construction industry underscored by his recent efforts to stop unscrupulous contractors from misclassifying and exploiting their workers,” stated William Mullen, President of the New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council. “Misclassified employees are robbed of critical benefits and protections they are entitled to by law, such as a fair wage, overtime compensation,
unemployment insurance, and safe workplaces. Our tax dollars should not support federal contractors who skirt the law at the expense of working men and woman of the building and construction trades industry.” “This year alone, more than $146 million in military construction will be awarded at the Joint Base and we will be closely watching each and every one of these sites to ensure that our taxpayers get their money’s worth and that these projects are done right and safely,” Smith said. “At the same time, however, we know that there needs to be a system-wide investigation to identify those flyby-night contractors who routinely circumvent current rules and regulations, so that we can quantify the problem and prevent bad actors from gaining such critical contract work in the first place.” The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931 requires that workers at federal projects of construction, alteration, or repair, and which the federal government is party to, are paid locally prevailing wages as determined by the Department of Labor.
If locally prevailing wages have not been paid to employees at the project, the government can terminate the contract. To better enforce this law, Smith’s bill would require the GAO to investigate what programs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has in place to monitor contractor misclassification, to ensure lawful wages are being paid to all employees at federal construction sites, and to receive and examine any misclassification complaints. “We need to know what is being done by agencies that have the responsibility for enforcing the law here,” Smith said. “There must be enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure workers are not being taken advantage of, and that our tax dollars will fund quality construction projects.” On Oct. 4, 2018, Smith led a letter to the GAO requesting an investigation of USACE and its practices and protocols for finding misclassification, due to reports of violations of the Davis-Bacon Act by federal contractors and subcontractors.
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Autism Day At Six Flags Great Adventure
JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure is hosting a sensory-friendly Autism Day to accommodate families with members on the autism spectrum on May 8, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.! Custom Education Foundation, Gersh Academy, and their partners are heading to Six Flags Great Adventure for a sensory-friendly day where individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum, their educators, friends, and families
can enjoy the day together. The park will be closed to the public so that friends, educators and families affected by autism can enjoy the park with adjusted lights and music, shortened lines and wait times, decompression areas throughout the park, Gersh Academy trained staff, and local autism-related resources. Tickets are $39.99 plus tax per person.
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Jackson Police Department Monthly Activity
JACKSON – During the month of March, the Jackson Police Department answered 8,497 calls for service. Calls for service can range from routine or minor problems (such as incident reports, neighbor disputes, suspicious or disorderly persons and motor vehicle related incidents or stops) to emergency calls (motor vehicle crashes, first aid calls, reports of crimes in progress). The members of the Jackson Police Department proudly serve our residents and visitors to the township and make every effort to respond to these calls in an efficient and effective manner. The following indicates just some of the activity that officers of the Jackson Police Department responded to during the month of March: • Total calls for service: 8,497 • 9-1-1 calls (total): 1,198 • 9-1-1 Hang up: 23 • Alarms (burglar/fire/medical/smoke): 189
• Animal Incident: 19 • Arrests (total): 72 • Burglary: 6 • Burglary to MV: 3 • Criminal Mischief: 7 • Dirt Bike Complaint: 14 • Disabled Motor Vehicle: 64 • Dispute/Argument/Disturbance: 88 • DWI Arrests: 7 • Erratic Driving: 49 • First Aid: 345 • Harassment: 25 • Juvenile Complaint (non-criminal): 22 • Missing Person: 6 • Motor Vehicle Crash: 116 • Motor Vehicle Stop: 1,465 • Noise Complaint: 24 • Parking Complaint: 18 • Security Checks: 2,246 • Suspicious Incident/Person/Vehicle: 146 • Theft: 17 • Traffic Enforcement Detail: 100 • Welfare Check/Crisis Intervention: 100
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JACKSON - Parents of pre-school aged children who would like to enroll in the Jackson School District’s Pre-School Program are encouraged to contact the district as soon as possible to secure a spot. “We have had great interest, and we do have spots remaining in both our full-day and half-day programs,’’ said Tracy Decker, who supervises the program. “We need to finalize our rosters, so anyone who is thinking about applying is encouraged to do so as soon as possible.’’
The district’s Pre-School Program provides 3- and 4-year old children a developmentally appropriate early learning experience within the Jackson School District. In this tuition-based program, special needs and typically developing pre-schoolers come together in an inclusive classroom where language, academic and social skills will be developed in a nurturing environment. Classes are taught by certified teachers. For more information about the program, visit jacksonsd.org/preschool or call 732-833-4657.
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George S. Hassler Funeral Home George S. Hassler, Owner & Director, NJ Lic. No. 3193 Brian T. Hassler, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 4054
Celebrating 40 Years of Serving the Community Family Owned & Operated Since 1978 Second Generation Serving All Faiths with Personal Service Traditional Burial & Cremation Options –Photo courtesy Plumsted School District NEW EGYPT – New Egypt High School Student Timmy Cheung’s poster was selected as the winner (high school category) for the 2019 Ocean County Soil Conservation District Poster Contest, “Life in the Soil: Dig Deeper”. Timmy’s winning poster was forwarded to the state to compete in the New Jersey’s statewide competition. Timmy’s poster is showcased on the Ocean County Soil Conservation District website oildistrict.org/annual-poster-contest.
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Search The Deed Room With The County Clerk
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Clerk for “Searching the Deed Room,” a workshop held on April 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the deed room at the Ocean County Courthouse, 118 Washington St. Ocean County residents, with the help of staff from the Ocean County Clerk’s office, will get the chance to tour the deed room and even trace their property ownership records. This is a free workshop but registration is required. To register, send an email to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella at scolabella@ co.ocean.nj.us or call 732-929-2018. “Residents are unaware of how much information they have access to, and even how to look up property records,” Colabella said. “This event gives them an opportunity to learn firsthand how easy it is to access this kind of information and just how much they have at their convenience.” While you’re there, you can also find out how to register for the County Clerk’s Property Alert Service. This is a program that sends electronic notifications to property owners when documents pertaining to their property are recorded with the County Clerk. “This workshop provides residents with the chance to get a better understanding of the
workings of the County Clerk’s Office and in particular getting information as it relates to their property,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as freeholder liaison to the County Clerk. This workshop is timed to coincide with April as National County Government Month. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has dedicated the month of April to encouraging counties to promote services and programs offered to the public. “This workshop will help satisfy the curiosity of any Ocean County resident who has an interest in tracing their property ownership records,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines. “Scott and his staff do a great job in making sure certain information is accessible to our residents.” Since it began just a few years ago, this workshop has proven to be quite popular among residents. “I encourage our residents to attend the program and get a better understanding of the information that pertains to their homes which no doubt is one of the most significant purchases they will make,” Colabella said. “Some will find interesting history attached to their deed. Others will learn about the helpful resources we have.”
Deborah Receives $1,000 For HeroCare Connect Program
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – It was a home run for Deborah Hospital Foundation at a recent Lakewood BlueClaws game – literally. Deborah Hospital Foundation received $1,000 from the OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River after a home run was hit during Deborah’s designated inning at the game. OceanFirst Foundation’s 11th annual Home Runs for Heroes Program awarded the grant to Deborah’s HeroCare Connect Program, one of many local organizations that supports veterans, retirees, and active duty military. Home Runs for Heroes is also supported in part by Town-
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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While hearing loss is most commonly caused by prolonged exposure to loud noises – also referred to as sensorineural hearing loss – a number of medical conditions can lead to hearing impairment as well. Fortunately, some of these medical conditions are reversible, allowing hearing to become fully restored. Current research is finding strong associations between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, smoking, obesity and dementia. But many lesser-known conditions can impact your hearing health in potentially serious ways. Here are a few of them: 1. Blood Conditions: Poor blood flow is typically the result of circulatory system troubles and can restrict the flow of oxygen to the inner ear. Conditions affecting blood flow include sickle-cell anemia, diabetes and heart conditions. Things like high blood pressure, hypercoagulability and polycythemia can also cause blood related hearing loss. 2. Infections: Meningitis, a bacterial or fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord, can cause sudden hearing loss. Hearing loss is also a side effect of treatment of tuberculosis – though it is possible that the medication used in treatment is what causes the impairment. Both hearing loss and tinnitus are common side effects of Lyme disease (carried by ticks), as well as some STDs, like syphilis. 3. Disease: Ménière’s disease, a disorder of the fluids in the inner ear, is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. Its root is unknown, and the disease typically affects only one ear in individuals between ages 20 and 50.
Other issues known to affect hearing include hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), kidney disease medications, Paget’s disease and autoimmune inner ear disease, which results in sudden onset hearing loss and must be treated as a medical emergency. 4. Hereditary Conditions: Hearing loss may run in your family. Some serious genetic disorders, such as Waardenburg syndrome, cause the head and internal organs to develop differently, which may result in hearing loss that is difficult to correct through treatment or surgery. Other conditions, like otosclerosis, affect the bones in the middle ear that conduct sound to the cochlea; some of these conditions are correctable with surgery. 5. Tumors and Cancer: Cancers of the head, neck or ear areas can affect the inner ear, but cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, are also notorious for causing hearing loss. Some recent research out of the U.K. suggests that aspirin can help prevent permanent hearing loss as a side effect of the cancer drug cisplatin, but further research is necessary. Acoustic neuromas and tumors that grow on the auditory nerve can cause hearing loss or tinnitus, and they may put pressure on the brain, leading to other conditions. Both are usually benign and can be removed surgically. Free Hearing Screening – Do you have a friend or family member who has complained of an inability to hear things as clearly as they once did? We’ll screen their hearing free of charge. Your referrals mean a healthier local community and healthier communities benefit everyone.
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Last night I watched a classic movie from 1934 called, “It Happened One Night” starring Clark Gable and Caudette Colbert. The two lovebirds smoked throughout the whole movie! It was what people did, especially the socialites and the wealthy. Smoking used to be in vogue until decades later, the correlation was revealed between carcinogens in cigarettes and lung cancer. It’s going to be the same with wine and pancreatic cancer, liver or colon cancer. I’m worried you’re trading in your pancreas for your heart. Why? Because there was a study more than seven years ago that found a link between pancreatic cancer and alcohol use. More specifically, three or more drinks a day is associated with increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer. Did everyone forget that alcohol is a free radical that destroys every cell in its path? It’s your liver that sends out antioxidants to neutralize the alcohol damage, but that’s one of the organs that alcohol targets for destruction. Changes in the NAD to NADH ratio occur inside your cells. Alcohol consumption leads to Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD). So your own defense against alcohol will be rendered useless to the oxidative damage that occurs with every sip. That’s not good for your heart, you know. Alcohol intake is a modifiable risk factor just like other modifiable risk factor including obesity, smoking, being sedentary, exposing yourself to chemicals in parabens in cosmetics, acrylic nails, pesticides, fabric softeners and hair colorants.
Life is a little journey with a million beautiful moments and it makes me sad to think that you are unknowingly hurting yourself due to propaganda. From a scientific standpoint, you’d have to consume approximately 10 bottles of wine (bottles, not glasses) in order to have a therapeutic dose of resveratrol to activate PGC-1 alpha, or to benefit your heart. So all the propaganda to drink red wine with dinner each night for “heart health” is negligent, potentially harmful and ultimately irresponsible: The stuff is pitched to us as if it’s a missing mineral or vitamin, but this is so silly if you think about it. Cigarette smoking accounts for over 480,000 deaths annually, just in the United States. It encompasses more than 41,000 deaths from inhaling secondhand smoke. This is 1,300 deaths every day and it’s an uncomfortable passing. On average, smokers die 10 years earlier than nonsmokers. What will the headlines read in 10 years about alcohol-related pancreatic cancer? With that in mind, consider what you’re drinking tonight, and how much of it. My take home point is that you can make changes today that improve your general health, and lower your risk for cancer, and essentially allow the people who love you, to love you longer! I hold to my main point which is that liquor, beer and red wine are not like vitamins for your heart and if you think that they are, consider today’s blog your official warning. You have an opportunity to modify your intake of these oxidative chemicals before it’s too late.
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County Health Fair Celebrates Minority Health Month
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) recognizes April as National Minority Health Month. To celebrate, the OCHD will be hosting a health fair and full-service clinic on April 25, 4 to 7p.m., at the Health Department’s Toms River location. “This year the Ocean County Health
Department put together a top-notch event for all of our residents from all our diverse communities. We encourage you to bring friends and family to this “onestop” health fair offering a wide variety of free screenings, testing, education and assistive services,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.
The health fair will provide the following services at no cost: • Cancer screenings (Pap smears, breast exam, cervical exam, colorectal cancer screening kits) • Blood pressure, diabetes, glucose, cholesterol, stroke risk, blood lead level, and eye screenings • HIV & STD counseling and testing
• Pregnancy testing • Flu & pneumonia immunizations • Substance abuse & physical education activity education • WIC Certification • Dental education • Giveaway prizes and more! “The Ocean County Health Department observes National Minority Health Month by promoting healthy lifestyles for Ocean County residents of all races and socioeconomic status. This free health fair and clinic is another piece to our ultimate goal in the ongoing effort to build healthier communities,” stated Daniel E. Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “We felt there was no better time than National Minority Health Month to organize this full service health fair and offer our residents as many free health services as we could provide - all in one program.” The theme for this year’s National Minority Health Month is “Active and Healthy.” For more information, visit ochd.org; follow the OCHD You Tube! channel or Facebook; or check out the new website at phu2.org.
Preferred Home Health Care Sponsoring a Job Fair for RNs, LPNs, and CHHAs
TOMS RIVER – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is holding a job fair for RN, LPN, and CHHA positions, all shifts, on Monday, April 22, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Toms River, 615 Main Street, 08753. In honor of Earth Day, Preferred is giving a free plant for all applicants while supplies last. Preferred is also offering food, a raffle, and other giveaways at the job fair. Immediate interviews will be given at the job fair. Bring a resume, a driver’s license, social security card, and a license as an RN, an LPN, or a CHHA. Applicants can also apply online at PreferredCares.com. For more information about the job fair, call 732-840-5566. For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@ preferredcares.com or 732-547-9886, or visit PreferredCares.com.
Attention Veterans Honor Flight of southern New Jersey wants you! Our mission is to proudly escort veterans to Washington, DC to see their memorials. Priority is given to Vietnam veterans. Veterans can join in for a free trip to Washington, DC on October 2, 2019. For more information, visit sjhonorflight. org, email honorflightnj@comcast.net, or call Pan and Ron at 856-589-5072.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 20 - apR 26 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some people will enter your life as a blessing in the week ahead. Others may come into your life to teach you something of importance. More than one of your prayers or calls for help will be answered. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may valiantly search for validation in the week ahead. True success is doing the right thing, even when nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not. You may become the target of an innocent flirtation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is fine to emulate a role model, but you can’t copy someone’s style forever. In the upcoming week you might be able to pull the wool over someone’s eyes but eventually you will need to live up to the spin. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week to come you may see things as you wish they were rather than as they are. Keep your eyes open and you will be able to find the missing piece of a romantic puzzle you’ve been working on. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you might recall the words of a writer who said, “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” It will be easy to see when you should be a team player and when you should make decisions independently. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The most rewarding journeys do not follow a straight line. There is nothing wrong with taking side excursions to explore something new and different. Give yourself permission to get sidetracked this week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be on your best behavior when treading water in the sea of romance. Remember that you are merely testing the waters and studying prospects for their potential. In the week ahead you may detect someone’s insincere promises. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Staying in line with the herd won’t make you seem like a nerd. You may have the urge to be extravagant in the week ahead, but your friends will prevent you from taking undue risks. Ask for advice before you invest. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Search for wisdom by speaking with experienced mentors and trusted friends. You won’t be happy until you’re happy with what you’ve already got. Focus on staying within the budget in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Opportunities pass by in the blink of an eye, but regret can last a lifetime. You may make snap judgments regarding situations or people. Your intuitions are slightly off in the week ahead so you may miss out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Believe in yourself. Just because you don’t get your name in the headlines doesn’t mean you don’t deserve recognition. Take time to gather more information before you spend your hard earned cash this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Read the tea leaves to know the truth. Reality has its limits, but the world of your imagination is boundless. As this week unfolds release all the negative beliefs, emotions, things and people that hold you back.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Teach Your Children To Bake Like A Pro Pastry Chef Over Spring Break By Wolfgang Puck Spring break is almost here. If you have schoolaged children or grandchildren, you’ve probably been thinking about how you’ll keep them busy. Some people have booked family trips, while others have planned one-week springtime camp sessions. But for most of us, I suspect, the week winds up being a day-to-day thing, with play dates, trips to movies or museums and other one-off activities to pass the time. With that in mind, let me suggest a perfect activity for grown-ups and kids to share; one that will yield dividends everyone can enjoy all week long and then even go on enjoying on Easter. Of course, I’m talking about baking cookies. But not just any cookies! I’d like to share a recipe that yields some of the best chocolate chunk cookies I’ve ever tasted, recently dreamed up by my pastry team to serve at this year’s Governors Ball following the Oscars ceremony on Feb. 24. Since the cookies were developed and prepared in a professional kitchen, I thought I would share the recipe in a format similar to what the pros use when baking: All of the measurements here are metric. There’s a good reason for that. Though there is often artistry in the way baked goods are presented, pastry making is also a science, in which precision is essential to produce the ideal results. And the metric system helps make that possible. Why? Because all of the ingredients are weighed right down to the last gram; and with 28.35 grams in 1 ounce, the metric system yields much more precise results than our old imperial measurements. How do you measure that way in an American kitchen? Fortunately, countertop digital metric scales are relatively inexpensive today and can be found easily in well-stocked kitchen stores or online. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use, practice measuring with a few ingredients, and you’ll have the hang of it in no time. While you’re shopping for your scale, also look for the highest-quality chocolate for these cookies. I like the Jivara variety of milk chocolate from Valrhona, which contains 40 percent cacao solids and tastes less sweet but more chocolaty. The recipe also includes caramelized pecans that you’ll find easy to make; all the easier if you prepare them in a bigger batch than you’ll need just for the cookies. The rest will store well in an airtight container, to be used in a future cookie batch, sprinkled over ice cream or enjoyed as a snack. So there you have it: A cookie recipe that does it all, offering delicious results from a fun yet educational spring break activity that also provides dividends for your holiday dessert table! MILK CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS Makes about 6 dozen cookies 266 grams (about 2 sticks plus 2 3/4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes 266 grams (about 1 1/3 cups) granulated sugar 266 grams (about 1 1/3 cups) light brown sugar
118 grams shelled raw eggs (about 2 large eggs) 9 grams (just over 2 teaspoons) vanilla extract 532 grams (about 4 2/3 cups sifted) all-purpose flour 9 grams (1 1/4 teaspoons) baking soda 4 grams (3/4 teaspoon) salt 354 grams (about 12 1/2 ounces) Valrhona Jivara milk chocolate, coarsely chopped 177 grams (about 1 1/4 cups) caramelized pecans (recipe follows) In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar and light brown sugar. Mix on speed 2 for 2 minutes. Then, raise the speed to 4 and continue mixing for 4 minutes longer, until the mixture looks like a creamy. Reduce the speed back to 2 and add the eggs one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla, continue to beat briefly to incorporate, and then stop the machine. In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Turn the machine back on to speed 1 and sprinkle in the sifted ingredients, beating for 1 minute and stopping as needed to make sure that all the ingredients are incorporated. Add the chocolate and pecans, and continue mixing just until fully incorporated. Position an oven rack to the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 310 F. Line 1 or more baking sheets with parchment paper. (If using only 1 sheet, be sure to let it cool between batches.) With a 1-ounce (30-mL) scoop, scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, allowing about 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) between each scoop. Bake the cookies until they have spread out evenly and are golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and leave the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Continue baking more batches; or refrigerate the dough for up to three days; or, if you like, freeze scoops of dough, and package them for future baking. Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. CARAMELIZED PECANS Makes about 1 kilogram (6 cups) 661 grams (about 6 cups) pecan pieces 331 grams (about 2 2/3 cups) confectioners’ sugar 8 grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) sea salt In a medium pot, combine the pecans, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously and keeping a close eye on the nuts, until the sugar has melted completely, coating the nuts and turning a light caramel-brown color. Immediately empty the nuts onto a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper and, with a metal spoon or spatula, quickly spread them out in a single layer. Leave at room temperature until the nuts have cooled completely. Store in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
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