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—Photo courtesy Jackson School District Jackson Liberty High School Seniors Molly Staffordsmith and Alex Lanier were recognized at the statewide Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Conference in Atlantic City for their fundraising project for a cancer research foundation. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Liberty High School students Molly Staffordsmith and Alex Lanier wanted to ma ke a difference with their Distributive Education Clubs of Amer-
ica (DECA) project. Their f u nd raiser to raise funds for young people with ca ncer did just that. DECA, founded in 1946, prepares high school and college age students to be leaders
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Pride “Protests” Light Up Ocean County With Color
By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD - Whether you were leaving from a game at the Lakewood BlueClaws or just passing through, you might have caught a glimpse of the rainbow of people lining the corner of New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge Ave. More than one hundred supporters of the LGBTQ community came out in full force opposing a protest coordinated against local Pride
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Month celebrations, spearheaded by Lakewood’s Rabbi Yesuda Levin. The protests were on June 6, although the Pride Night held at the stadium was actually on June 8. The rabbi organized the rally on Thursday because Saturday was a holy day. Cars honked in solidarity and cheered through open windows at the high-spirited crowd as they (Pride - See Page 19)
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Police Chief Matthew Kunz fired back at complaints made by a firearms rights group concerning a department fingerprinting requirement for gun permit renewals in the township. The requirement, which is no longer being enforced, called for added fingerprinting for those seeking to renew their firearm permits after a two-year period. During a May 28 council meeting, Alex “Aljandro” Roubian, the president and managing editor of the New Jersey Second Amendment Society (NJ2AS) said the requirement was overly burdensome and added unfair time and cost to the permit renewal process. On May 21, NJ2AS filed a formal complaint to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and the New Jersey Attorney General’s office, requesting that they investigate the Township Police Department for violating state law and take action. New Jersey law notes the process for obtaining a firearms identification card and handgun permit which includes consent to a mental health background check, two references and submitting fingerprints once. NJ2AS maintains that the law includes clauses specifying that applicants “need not be fingerprinted again” and “no additional requirements” shall be imposed. Kunz responded to the organization’s complaint and criticism toward him by the NJ2AS in an e-mail to The Jackson Times on June 4. The chief had been contacted by The Jackson Times prior to the issue being reported, but his comments were received after deadline. “The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey State Police have found the firearms procedures of the Jackson Police Department to be proper, following the charge by Mr. Roubian that an unlawful requirement for fingerprinting was specifically instituted by me,” Kunz said. Kunz stated that Detective David Margentino, an investigator with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, “consulted with the NJSP to draw the conclusion that Jackson PD, in the (Guns - See Page 12)
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Continued From Page 1 Victorious, specifically for the Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation, an organization that raises funds for teenagers with cancer and other illnesses. They were recognized earlier this spring at the statewide DECA conference held in Atlantic City. The Foundation was named after Alicia Rose DiNatale, who was diagnosed at 16-years-old with adenocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. The teen was constantly treated in and out of a hospital. She never had the opportunity to be in a school play or attend many of the student events that were offered. Providing support and encouragement is the mission objective of the Foundation which it institutes through establishing teen lounges, social events and other activities designed to improve the quality of life for adolescents with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Staffordsmith said that while the NJ DECA program picked their charitable cause she and Alex were able to determine how the fundraising process would go and held an airpod fundraiser that raised most of the money. “The fundraiser was done between March and January,” Lanier said. He added that some people even contributed afterwards. Special Education teacher Tripti Desai serves as the high school’s DECA advisor. Lanier and Staffordsmith described DECA as having had a very positive impact on their career goals and enjoyment of Jackson Liberty High School. “It is a global club of college and high school students and you are able to pick from a wide range of topics from marketing to business,” Lanier said. Staffordsmith added that “there are a
million topics and there are regional, state and national competitions. It also gives you a chance to make friends and learn a lot.” When asked what they learned most from their four years in the high school DECA program, they both said that public speaking was an important part of it. “Writing, public speaking, networking,” Lanier said. “I learned how to think more quickly and to accept constructive criticism a bit better as that had been a problem,” Staffordsmith said. In addition to attending the Atlantic City State Conference, the pair also attended the DECA national conference in Orlando. Staffordsmith will be attending the University of Alabama studying commerce and business with a minor in international business next fall while Lanier will be attending the University of Delaware studying finance. While Staffordsmith’s university does not currently have a DECA chapter, she said she’s tempted to try and form one. Lanier said he’s interested in joining the DECA chapter at his future school. DECA is a not-for-prof it st udent organization. with more than 215,000 membe r s i n t he Un ited St ates, t he District of Columbia, Canada, China, Germany, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Spain. The United States Congress, the United States Department of Education and state, district and international departments of education authorize DECA’s program which are organized into two student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes 200,000 members in 3,500 schools. The Collegiate Division includes over 15,000 members in 275 colleges and universities.
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Smith Honored For His Bipartisan Leadership In Fighting Anti-Semitism From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) was honored by the Anti-Defamation League with the America’s Democratic Legacy Award - the organization’s highest honor - for his bipartisan leadership in Congress in fighting anti-Semitism around the world. “It is a distinct honor to be
here with such great members of Congress who care deeply. Bipartisanship is not dead, as you can see,” said Smith, a founding co-chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism who was recognized with the award along with the seven other Task Force co-chairs. The Task
Force was recognized collectively, and each co-chair received an award individually from ADL’s Senior Vice President for Policy Eileen Hershenov. Smith commended the hundreds of ADL members from across the country in attendance at the organization’s National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., for their work in helping fight anti-Semitism. “Your presence here today, your leadership makes all the difference in the world,” Smith said. “It inspires everyone to do more, to work across the aisle, to make sure
we combat anti-Semitism every time and everywhere it manifests its ugly face.” “Combating anti-Semitism is a fundamental part of all basic human rights standards and international protocols,” said Smith, a lawmaker known for his leadership on international human rights. “Regrettably, I have to tell you, anti-Semitism is getting worse. The statistics clearly show a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the Middle East, in Europe, and all over the world. So we need to raise our voices, and pass legislation that will put wholly an end to it.” The America’s Democratic
Legacy Award was created 50 years ago to honor “those precious few individuals who have helped make our nation a place where freedom, equality and democracy are cherished rights forever.” After receiving the award, Smith discussed a recent manifestation of anti-Semitism, illegitimate criticism of Israel. He referenced former Soviet refusenik Natan Sharansky’s classification of anti-Semitic criticism of the State of Israel - the “three D’s” standard of “demonization, delegitimization, and double-standard.” “We see the double-standard all over the world, particu-
larly at the United Nations where the Israelis are picked out when other countries like Sudan and the People’s Republic of China get a slap on the wrist, Israel is always in the cross-hairs and subject to demonization and delegitimization is ever-present,” Smith said. The co-chairs of the Task Force, who were also honored, are Rep. Smith, Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
Bill Would Fund Nature-Based Shoreline Protection
WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker joined six other colleag ues i n i nt roduci ng t h e Liv i ng Sh o r el i n e s Act, a piece of legislation that would create a new g rant prog ram for nat u re -based shoreli ne protection projects known as living shorelines. As sea-level rise and coastal storms continue to threaten thousands of coastal communities and economies, investing in living shorelines can help reduce risk from f loods and storms and increase the resiliency of our coasts. Living shorelines are a t y pe of g reen i n f r astructure that protect and stabilize coastal edges by using natural materials such as plants, sand, shell, or rock. Unlike a concrete seawall or other artificial structure, which impedes the growth of plants and a n i mals, l iv i ng shore lines can grow over time,
allowing them to adapt to changing conditions. Using green and natural infrastr ucture, communities can create a buffer that mitigates the impacts of shoreline f looding by r e d u ci ng wave e ne rg y and decreasing erosion. Green infrastr ucture is cost- ef fe ct ive a nd ca n also provide benefits such as improved local water quality and ecology. “As climate change cont i nue s t o t h r e at e n ou r environment, we must ensure that our shore communities are prepared in t he face of potent ially devastating stor ms that hit our region,” said Sen. Me ne nd e z . “A f t e r Su perstorm Sandy wreaked h avo c o n o u r s t a t e , I foug ht h a rd for fe de ral funding to make our communities stronger and more resilient. This bill will continue aiding New Jersey’s shore towns in helping protect our families, envi ron ment and
economy.” “New Jersey commun it ies a re i ncreasi ngly t h r e a t e n e d b y t h e e ffe c t s of se a level r ise a nd ext reme weat her events caused by climate change,” said Sen. Booke r. “A s we s aw i n t he after math of Hur ricane Sa ndy, i nve st me nt s i n nat u ral i n f rast r uct u re, such as living shorelines, ca n m it igate f lood i ng, i mprove public safet y, and provide a significant return on investment.” The Living Shorelines Act will: Establish a grant program to help states, towns, and NGOs implement climate resilient living shoreline projects and encourage the use of natural materials in the protection of coastal communities; Direct NOAA to develop criteria to select grantees based on t he potent ial of the project to protect the community, and the e c olog ic a l b e nef it s of
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the project, among other things; Prioritize areas that have received a Stafford Act disaster decla rat ion or areas that have a documented history of coastal inundation or erosion; and Authorize $50 million a year for these grants.
Senators Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Richard Blu menthal (D - Con n.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) are a l s o c o s p on s or i ng t he leg i sl at ion . C ong r e s s man Fran k Pallone, Jr.
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JACKSON – Want to learn how to make a short film, produce a television show or create your own music video using state-of-the-industry equipment and techniques? Sign up for the JTV Summer Film Academy! Three unique sessions are being held in June and July. It is open to students who will be entering grades 5-12 next year (students from other districts can sign up, too). All sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School’s TV Studio
on the dates below: June 25 - July 3 = Short Film Production July 8 - July 16 = TV Production July 22 - July 30 = Music Video Production July 30 at 6 p.m. is “Premiere Night” where we select videos from all three sessions Registrations must be received or postmarked by June 14. Classes fill up early, so don’t wait! Registration questions? Call Michelle Shpak at 732-833-4647.
Openings Still Available in Jackson School District Pre-School Program 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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Flight Rally Bringing Local Kids To New Heights
—Photo courtesy EAA Young Eagles By Kimberly Bosco WALL —Monmouth County saw 39 new young aviators take their first flight during the Young Eagles Flight Rally over the weekend. Hosted by Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 315 of the North Jersey Shore, 39 boys and girls from 8 to 17 years old got to take a unique airplane ride at the event, held on June 8 at Monmouth Jet Center. Created in 1992, the EAA Young Eagles Program is intended to incite interest in aviation among youth. In the past 27 years, EAA pilots have taken over 2 million kids, from over 90 countries, on flights. Since 2004, Chapter 315 has flown more than 640 kids at local airports in Monmouth, Lakewood, and Old Bridge. The annual event is free to participants. The pilots volunteer their time to take participants on a flight and teach them all
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Environmental Brownfields Funding Announced For Newark, New Jersey
NEWARK– On June 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected 149 communities across the country including Newark, New Jersey to receive funding for brownfield site revitalization to help local governments redevelop vacant and unused properties, transforming communities and local economies. “These grants fulfill several of President Trump’s top priorities simultaneously: helping communities in need transform contaminated sites into community assets that not only create jobs and jumpstart economic development but also improve public health and the environment,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “We are targeting these funds to areas that need them the most. Approximately 40 percent of the selected recipients are receiving Brownfields grants for the first time, which means we are reaching areas that may previously been neglected, and 108 of the selected communities have identified sites or targeted areas for redevelopment that fall within Opportunity Zones.” “With EPA’s Brownfields grants, communities can take contaminated, blighted properties and turn them into usable, environmentally and economically profitable land,” said EPA Regional Administrator Pete Lopez. “We are thrilled to work with our state and local partners to fund under-served and disadvantaged communities cleaning up abandoned industrial and commercial properties.” “Brownfields grants have the power to protect New Jersey’s public health communities, and they are a smart economic investment,” said U.S. Senator Cory Booker. “This is the
next step in the revitalization of my home, the City of Newark, and will transform sites along the Passaic River from dangerous eyesores to redeveloped areas that can be enjoyed for generations to come.” “Cleaner environments create stronger communities,” said New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Deputy Commissioner Debbie Mans. “Throughout New Jersey, sites like these can become thriving assets that make their cities and neighborhoods safer and more enjoyable for everyone. We are pleased to share this commitment to revitalizing brownfields with the EPA.” EPA has selected the City of Newark for an $800,000 Brownfields Multipurpose Grant to assess sites for hazardous substances and petroleum contamination, develop cleanup and reuse plans, and conduct cleanup activities. The target area for this grant is the 1,250-acre North Ward of the Newark riverfront, which is centered around a heavily industrialized area along the Passaic River. Priority sites include the Seton Leather Company, a former leather manufacturing facility; and Q Petroleum Incorporated, a former heating fuel oil transfer station. Of the 149 communities selected nationwide, 108 have identified sites or targeted areas in census tracts designated as federal Opportunity Zones. An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investment, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. The grant to the City of Newark will address Opportunity Zones in targeted areas.
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Continued From Page 1 investigations process and with regard to any fingerprinting request, was justified, legal and proper. “As far as the complaint goes, I don’t believe it has been dropped, but rather, it was investigated and the Jackson Police Department was exonerated, as our actions were justified, legal and proper,” Kunz said in a June 10 e-mail. According to the NJ2AS website, the organization is a civil rights advocacy group “that fights against unreasonable gun laws. It states that its members “believe in responsible ownership and use of firearms (the right to carry) as part of our rights as Americans under the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights.” “To be clear, the practices here were instituted in the 1980s, and the fingerprinting requirement in question, which is lawful, was discontinued by me in February when the NJSP FARS system went online, long before anyone here heard of, or heard from, Mr. Roubian,” Kunz said. The FARS system is a new, online system for obtaining firearms ID cards and permits to purchase handguns. Roubian said during the May 28 council meeting that “we have members who get their permits in three to 12 days. The fact it is taking the Jackson Township Police three to six months to process applications is concerning. It is disrespectful to the constitution as this is a constitutional right.” Council Vice President Barry Calogero said a meeting with Kunz and the department would be scheduled regarding this issue. That meeting was expected to occur by June 13 or June 14 according to Roubian. Roubian responded to Billhimer seeking clarification to a voicemail message Billhimer left on May 30. The Prosecutor’s office confirmed with the NJSP that the activities of Kunz and the Jackson PD did not constitute criminal activity in reference to the department’s requirement. “As of June 6, the NJ2AS had not received a response in writing to its complaint,” Roubian said. Roubian asked Billhimer if the Prosecutor’s Office had “misunderstood” his organization’s complaint. “NJ2AS objects to the fact that the Jackson PD made the task of being fingerprinted again, and therefore the scheduling, traveling, and cost of being fingerprinted (approximately $60) a requirement,” Roubian said. “The term “need not” appears in the statute, the administrative code and in the guide book. “Need not” clearly indicates that being re-fingerprinted is not a requirement. The Jackson PD made this a requirement. This contradicts the “no additional requirements” provision,” Roubian said. The matter is expected to be updated during the next Jackson Township Council meeting.
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Around The Jersey Shore $60M Available In Victims’ Services Grants
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Agencies are encouraged to apply for grants to help victims of crime, with $60 million being made available through the state. The announcement came from Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, who stated that new policies have made the application process for the New Jersey Victim Assistance Grant (VAG) Program easier. Agencies can now apply for up to $400,000 for a 24-month grant, which is $100,000 more than the previous limit, he said in a press release. Meanwhile, the application process has been simplified, and can be done online. “While New Jersey strives to reduce violent crime in our communities, we have also increased our efforts to provide services to those who are victims of crime, particularly those who suffer as a result of gun violence,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Even in a state with some of the country’s strongest gun regulations, gun violence continues to take lives and has devastating effects on communities, families and survivors. Today we are increasing the funds available to organizations to provide essential services to victims and making the process to apply for those funds easier. These changes are the result of our efforts to strengthen the state’s handling of victim services.”
New Jersey Victim Assistance Grant Program funds programs that answer the physical as well as emotional needs of crime victims, and help them get stability and safety. They also assist victims navigate the criminal justice system. This year, the priority will be on services to victims of gun violence, including providing the victim with: emotional support, grief counseling, crime scene clean-up services, supportive services that help the victim stabilize their lives after victimization, safety planning and intervention and interruption services that address the psychological impact of the injury. The VAG program does not support activities that prevent future victimization, which are ineligible for funding under federal guidelines. Eligible applicants include private, nonprofit organizations and public agencies that provide crime victim services. Public agencies must provide services to crime victims and cannot be part of a law enforcement agency or a prosecutor’s office. Applications are due on or before 11:59 p.m on June 28th, 2019. For more information, consult nj.gov/oag/ grants/FY18-VOCA-VAG_NOAF-Competitive. pdf and nj.gov/oag/grants/01_FY18-VOCA_Program-Guidelines.pdf
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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DHEA is dubbed the “Fountain of Youth” hormone, and it is produced in high quantities during your younger years. After age 30, it slowly begins to decline. It may eventually flat-line, especially if you are under a lot of stress, or you take a popular medication category called a “statin” which is for cholesterol management. DHEA stands for dehydroepiandrosterone and it’s a naturally-made steroid. There are synthetic versions available for supplementation, however I don’t recommend you do that without first speaking to a bio-identical hormone expert. It is what’s known as an “androgen” hormone, think of that as a manly hormone, so it can cause male-pattern hair growth. In women this can be very unsettling, think of facial hair, and loss of scalp hair, or deepening of the voice, acne, missed periods and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Much of the research is done on higher levels (ie how to reduce elevated DHEA). A glaring omission is low DHEA due to medication use. There are several medications that can deplete levels of DHEA, thus aging you faster. One such category is statin cholesterol medications. If you take a statin, you should definitely speak to your physician about restoring your DHEA, either through supplementation or prescription hormones. Taking statins can deplete DHEA, it’s what I call the ‘drug mugging’ effect, where a drug mugs a nutrient or essential life-giving hormone. With statin use, you become
deficient in DHEA. There are studies to show this. Low DHEA can cause a lot of damage in the body because it is a precursor to your sex hormones. Therefore, low DHEA means low testosterone and low estrogen. DHEA is what turns into those hormones. If you’re a man and run out of testosterone, it’s likely because you have run low on DHEA (the precursor). Low testosterone causes you to feel weak, tired, apathetic, uninterested. It causes a loss in bone mass, meaning higher risk of fractures and broken bones if you trip! The medical term for men is andropause and menopause for women. Also, you may gain some belly weight, and lose muscle mass. Again, this happens to both men and women actually, just look at a picture of yourself at 35 and a picture at 55 and you’ll see the difference. DHEA forms estrogen, so a post-menopausal woman (who would have reduced estrogen) may experience hot flashes, anxiety, weight gain, sadness, depression, fatigue and lack of motivation. Low DHEA might be the result of your medication, and restoring it would be easy, so long as you go slow and start with low doses. Remember, DHEA is sold overthe-counter. Taking it is solely up to you, and your practitioners. The dose is not one-size fits all. If you accidentally take too much DHEA, it could increase risk of hormone-driven cancers and may exacerbate psychiatric problems (mania) so I’m not able to advise you on how much DHEA to take, what form or what type.
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How Can You Protect Yourself From Osteoporosis?
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Osteoporosis is a common disease, accounting for more than 2 million broken bones per year in the US. Want to prevent yourself from becoming one of the 200 million people suffering from osteoporosis? The Ocean County Health Department is here to help. The OCHD recognizes May as National Osteoporosis Month, reminding residents that there are ways to help slow or stop the loss of bone mass and help prevent fractures no matter what your age. “Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because unfortunately for many people they don’t know they have it until it’s too late. It usually takes breaking a bone before a person is diagnosed with the disease,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Start thinking about your bone health and take action now! The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends these tips to improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis:
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• Ask your healthcare provider when you should get a bone density test • Don’t smoke and don’t drink too much alcohol: No more than two drinks a day is best for bone health “Bones affected by osteoporosis have lower density or strength which leads to bones becoming more fragile and likely to break. Osteoporosis causes severe pain, suffering and life-altering
loss of mobility - yet it is treatable and even preventable. Diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle are keys to preventing and managing osteoporosis,” stated Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator. For more information on National Osteoporosis Month and how to build and maintain strong bones for life, visit ochd.org. Check out the OCHD’s new website at phu2.org.
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Continued From Page 1 rounded the corner. Supporters decked out in rainbow colors and creative headgear held up signs with messages of pride, facing off against Levin and his supporters on the opposing corner. The Pride side dwarfed Levin’s Pride month protest by a landslide. The celebration/protest was accentuated by the flashing of red and blue lights as Lakewood Police Officers directed traffic and kept order at the intersection. The leader of the anti-pride sentiment in the protest was Rabbi Levin, a staunchly conservative rabbi who has been preaching anti-gay and anti-abortion beliefs for many years, even during his candidacy for New York City mayor in 1985. In the days leading up to the protest, videos of Levin condemning Pride celebrations, calling them an “abomination” and a “homosexualization” of the community, were shared repeatedly over social media. In a first video, which was shared on the First Amendment Activist Facebook page, Levin targets the Ocean County Library’s various Pride-themed events. Various branches of the Ocean County Library take part in Pride by highlighting books, speakers, movies, and more that focus on LGBTQ themes, promoting tolerance and understanding. In the video, Levin preaches “keep your hands off the minds of our children,” calling those at the Lakewood BlueClaws stadium “lowlife scum” for hosting a gay pride event. A second video followed in which Levin
The Jackson Times, June 15, 2019, Page 19 proceeded to denounce the BlueClaws celebration and urged people to come out to the protest. Levin stated that these Pride celebrations were contributed to the “homosexualization” of a community “whose community standards and values are traditional and biblical.” Levin goes on to cite “Pride” celebrations as a “threat to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.” The BlueClaws’ Pride celebration includes a BlueClaws Pride Night Hat Giveaway for the first 1,500 fans and fireworks following the game, according to their website. LGBTQ supporters who came out to the protest made it clear that Levin’s sentiments were not universal. Some toted signs with Pride-themed messages such as “I support my LGBTQ friends” and “What’s so bad about a little pride?” Others made signs with more pointed messages for Levin like “Religion is no cause for hate,” “Homophobia is not tolerated in Ocean County,” and “Free hugs for non-bigoted bastards.” All the while, the crowd carried on chants of “Pride Doesn’t Die,” “U.S. of Gay,” and “Love Not Hate.” Many of these supporters made the decision to come out to the protest after seeing Levin’s flyer, which quickly made the rounds on social media prompting members of the community to join the fight against Pride, at the BlueClaws Stadium on June 6. The flyer states: “This abomination must stop!!!…This abomination celebration will victimize young innocent children. No other FAMILY FRIENDLY towns in Ocean County
have such outrages (sic) events which are antithetical to our religious sensitivities. Our children are already bombarded in schools/ media/entertainment with terrible anti-family brainwashing. Gay Pride events at family venues like sporting events, bowling alleys, malls, shopping centers or even Ocean County College. Do not sexualize kids at public events!!” A former Lakewood resident of 30 years, Janet came out to the protest in support of her LGBTQ son. “It’s my turn to start getting out there…It was his [Levin’s] viral things that literally made me sick,” she said. “He was spouting evil.” Janet made a sign specifically for Levin that read: “You are acting like Hitler, with hate in your heart towards others. May God forgive you in your ignorance!” Sporting homemade t-shirts with the slogans “Exceptional Bisexual” and “Born This Gay” on them, Kristyn Holleran and Nicole Spano of Toms River were happy to see such a sizeable turnout in favor of Pride. “I saw the flyer on Facebook…and I didn’t love it,” said Holleran. “It’s a blue state but it’s kind of a red county so I didn’t expect to see this much support.”
Holleran joked that last year was known by many in the LGBTQ community as 20-“gayteen” (2018), making this year 20-“Bi-teen” (2019). On the opposing corner sat Levin and his supporters, a crowd only a fraction of the size of the Pride side. Members of the Jewish faith, with megaphone in hand, stated: “There is no pride in sin. America teaches you that you can do what you want and get away with it, but guess what? There is a God in this world.” These protesters toted signs preaching “self-control” and “holiness” as America’s principles. Despite the videos and flyers, BlueClaws Pride went on as planned, with a match against Greensboro. “The BlueClaws consider themselves an open and inclusive organization and member of the community,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “We want to show the LGBT community that they are welcome at BlueClaws games, and always will be welcome at BlueClaws games.” Even Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer condemned the protest, citing the “Love Thy Neighbor” campaign, claiming there is “no place for hate in Ocean County.”
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location. After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to a participant’s home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks. In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs. Must submit a completed Home Borrowers
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Food Addicts Anonymous TOMS RIVER – Food Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step fellowship of men and women who are recovering from addiction to sugar, f lour and wheat. We offer hope to suffering food addicts. We are recovering together one day at a time from the biochemical disease of
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Sale – 2 Br homes. NEW and pre-Owned. Homestead Run 55+ Toms River. 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com. (29)
Mobile For Sale Double wide Mobile home in Jackson Acres - New A/C and natural gas heat. $500 lot fee /month. $32,000. 732-773-1429. (26)
Items For Sale Treadmill - Stationary bike, Lowery organ, king Sleep Number bed, dresser, night stands, dining room table, chairs, china cabinet - 321-446-6529. (27)
Yard Sale Multi-Family Yard Sale Jackson Sat 6/15, 9am-1pm. 81 No Baker Dr., Winding Ways Community (off Cooks Bridge) 38+ homes. Various items. (Raindate 6/16). (26) Village-wide Yard Sale - Saturday, June 15, 9am-3pm, Crestwood Village 7, Whiting. Rain date June 22. Maps of participating homes at Fernwod Clubhouse, 1 Falmouth Drive. Follow balloons attached to mailboxes. Over 70 households. Come find your treasures! (26)
Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Soul, Psychedelic. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (26) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) C a s h - To p d o l l a r, p a i d f o r junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (26)
Help Wanted Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)
Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10.00/hr. We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22) Part time positions available at One Dollar Zone in Howell - Fun and fast paced environment. Supplement your income. Great first job for high school students. Please fill out an application at the store. We are Located at One Dollar Zone, US RT 9, Howell, NJ 07731. In the Loews shopping center. We look forward to speaking with you! (29) CDL DRIVER – PT. The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time weekend CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community. This person will work every Sunday to coordinator church runs, and every other weekend for residents trips.. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement. For immediate consideration apply to to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org or apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047. EOE. (22) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com Part Time Custodian - 13+ hrs a week. Must be available Saturdays. General custodial duties. Please fill out and submit application to Crestwood Village CO-OP III 250 Schoolhouse Rd. Whiting, NJ 08759. 732-350-5676. (26) HAIRDRESSERS - For Toms River Salon! $$BONUS WITH FOLLOWING!!$$ Great atmosphere, flexible hours, competitive pay! Updated SALON! Salon Headlines located off Mule Road. Please email kimnotte@ aol.com or Text: 732-684-6936. (26) Part-Time Custodian/Janitor - For adult community in Whiting, NJ. $12 Per hr start immediately. Night shift 3 pm-9:30 pm. Approx 19-21 hrs/wk. Call m-f 9am-4pm. Call for application & interview 732-350-0230. (26)
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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
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Services Don Carnivale Painting - Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. 732-899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (27) Dog Walker - Available 7 days. Younger retiree. References available. Trustworthy, reliable, caring dog lover. Reasonable rates. Flexible. Call 732-6086242. Berkeley. Toms River. Doug. (25) Leah Masonry Restoration and Home Improvement - 39 yrs. experience. Specialize in brick resurfacing, brick painting, concrete repair, concrete refacing, masonry coating, stucco, and interior and exterior painting. Call Walt at 732505-3081. Lic#13VH10059500. (25) Cleaning Service! - It's a magical feeling to open your door and find your home sparkling clean! You deserve your home neat and clean. We do it for you! Call or text me for free estimate. Ciniram 305-833-2151. (28) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (28) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (25) Quest Medical Transportation - We are a non-emergency transportation company geared towards transporting people to and from their destinations; on an individual basis (private clients), or in partnership with a company. We provide transportation to doctor's appointments, outpatient clinics, airports, and many other destinations. Inquire below at info@qmtransportation.com. 848-448-5831. (31) Yoga Body Guide - Experience attainable postures that promote physical improvements. Chair, restorative, circulation, breathwork, meditation and more. Visit: muktiji.com. (27) Looking For Work Secretary, Data entry, clerical Position Call Cynthia 732-237-6404 would like to start right away. (26)
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 15 - june 21 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Beautify your surroundings in the upcoming week. You could have some great decorating ideas or use a creative touch to rearrange things in a more appealing and efficient manner. Whatever you envision you can achieve. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Food prepared with care is always better than instant. In the week to come you may expect instant gratification of some of your desires. You might appreciate whatever you get more though, if you take time to savor the process. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Words are like water and are often better when filtered. You could be so enthused about something or someone that you say whatever pops into your head. In the upcoming week it would be wise to be more mindful and discreet. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It may be difficult to put email or texts into context. You may need to adapt to a variety of responses to avoid misunderstandings. In the week ahead everyone might be a happy-go-lucky mood except for your partner who is focused on getting ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your goals and objectives can become supersized in the upcoming week. You may see unlimited opportunities in every encounter. At the same time, you will easily be able to compartmentalize your job and other responsibilities to keep it all in balance. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might suffer from news fatigue. Take a break from depressing headlines and scandal-ridden newsfeeds in the week to come. Instead, fill your
mind with uplifting and inspiring material that deepens your inner peace. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week ahead, a down-to-earth and highly specific approach works best to counteract sweeping statements and broad generalizations. A partner could be romantic but fickle, so enjoy but keep your eyes open for yellow or red flags. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dig deep and use your visualization abilities to manifest financial success. It could be difficult to curtail expenditures because your attitude might be that bigger is better. Close companions could act in surprising ways. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As the week unfolds you may experience exhilaration or an epiphany. Even in the best of times, though, you still need to keep up with the maintenance and mundane tasks of daily life. Routine chores help keep you well-grounded. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Someone might not take you seriously in the week ahead. Your strategies and agendas may gain little traction and your attempts to exert control over a situation might fall flat for now. Be patient, all things in time. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Overcome adversity by having faith in a positive outcome. You and a partner could frustrate one another in the upcoming week since one of you acts as the brakes and the other one has a foot on the gas pedal. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This may be a good week to study chaos theory. Although there may be mix-ups and confusion somehow you will emerge into a better place. Your sensitivity and sympathetic concern for others can be overdone.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen
Dessert For Dad By Wolfgang Puck With four sons ranging in age from 12 1/2 to 30, I always look forward to Father’s Day. And even though I often enjoy preparing food at home for my boys and my wife Gelila, I’m happy to say that all of my offspring enjoy cooking themselves - especially my second son, Byron, who completed a culinary degree and has joined the restaurant world. So, chances are that on Father’s Day I’ll be reaping the benefits that so many dads enjoy: being treated to a meal that my kids cook. I hope if you’re a dad yourself, or are planning a special day for your father or husband, that cooking will figure into your family’s plans too. Often, and traditionally, there’s some sort of backyard barbecuing, a natural with grilling season just started. Of course, by default, Dad usually becomes the one who has to mastermind the Father’s Day cookout, since the outdoor grill is traditionally thought of as his responsibility. (Of course, there are also many women who love to grill!) But I’d like to suggest a different sort of cooking activity this year; one that doesn’t require building a fire or Dad getting smoke in his eyes. Instead, how about staying in the kitchen, preheating the oven and baking a pie? It’s hard to find a dad who doesn’t enjoy a slice of homemade pie, especially when it’s one featuring the best produce of the season. At this time of year, that usually means strawberries. Most of the strawberry pies you see, though, are of the fresh, cold variety: a prebaked pie shell filled with whole glazed berries and topped with whipped cream. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, except it’s called a pie primarily because a pastry shell is its serving vehicle. So instead, why not bake a pie that’s filled with bubbling hot berries? One reason you don’t see many strawberry pies with a baked filling is that the berries on their own break down quickly and reduce to something resembling strawberry jam. I prefer doing what my mother and grandmother did: combining the strawberries with chunks of rhubarb. Rhubarb is a reddish stalk resembling celery in shape, but it has a wonderfully tart taste. When sweetened with some sugar, the flavor harmonizes beautifully with the strawberries and gives the finished pie filling wonderful body. In fact, in years past, some cooks referred to rhubarb as “pie plant.” You can find fresh rhubarb in most well-stocked markets. (Just be sure to trim off all traces of the leaves, which contain toxic compounds.) May you enjoy this pie on Father’s Day with your family, as I hope to do with mine. Thank you, Cameron, Byron, Oliver and Alexander! RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY PIE Make 2 pies 1 recipe Pie Dough (recipe follows), or 2 rounds frozen ready-to-use pie dough BROWN SUGAR CRUMBLE WITH OATS AND ALMONDS: 1 pound (500 g) unsalted butter, cut into even cubes and chilled 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) packed dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY PIE FILLING: 6 cups (1.5 L) washed, trimmed, and chopped rhubarb stalks, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 2 cups (500 mL) strawberries, stemmed, left whole if small, halved or quartered if large
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar 5 tablespoons plus L teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Grated zest of 1/2 lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon Prepare the pie dough in advance. When ready to make the pies, preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Meanwhile, on a lightly floured work surface, roll out the two discs of dough to circles large enough to fill the bottom and sides and slightly overlap the rim of two 9-inch (22.5-cm) deep-dish pie plates. Loosely roll up each circle around the rolling pin and then drape and unroll it over a pie plate; gently press into each plate and trim even with the rim. Flute the edges with your thumb and forefinger. Place foil, parchment paper, or paper coffee filters over the raw dough and fill with pie weights, uncooked rice or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes; then, carefully lift out the paper and weights and bake until light golden, about 10 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and leave the oven on. While the shells are baking, make the crumble. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the flours, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix on medium speed. Add the chilled butter, and continue mixing until it forms crumbs. Add the oats and almonds, and continue until the mixture looks like granola. Spread the mixture on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool. For the filling, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Add the rhubarb, berries, salt, lemon zest and juice, and stir until evenly coated. Transfer to 1 or 2 large nonreactive skillets and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit begins giving up its juices. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a boil and the liquid starts thickening. Remove from the heat and ladle directly into the prebaked pie shells. Do not overfill. Cool and refrigerate any extra filling to serve as a cold compote. Sprinkle the crumble over the pies, place on a baking sheet, and transfer to the oven. Bake until the crumble and the edges of the pastry are deep golden brown and the filling is thick and bubbling, about 45 minutes. If the rim appears to be browning too quickly, cover carefully with pie shields or strips of heavy-duty aluminum foil. When the pies are done, remove from the oven to wire racks. Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or lightly whipped creme fraiche. PIE DOUGH Makes enough for 2 single-crust 9-inch (22.5-cm) pies 4 1/2 cups (1.125 kg) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound (500 g) unsalted butter, cut into even cubes and chilled 1/2 cup (125 mL) plus 2 tablespoons ice-cold water 1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar and salt. Set aside. Put all the dry ingredients into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade. Pulse to combine. Add the butter, and pulse until the mixture is broken up to the size of peas. Mix the water and vinegar together, and add the mixture through the feed tube of the food processor. Immediately begin pulsing on and off until the mixture that forms begins to climb the side of the bowl. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and continue kneading gently by hand until a smooth dough forms. Cut the dough in half, pat it into two even discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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