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–Photo courtesy Lloyd Mullikin These are some of the soldiers stationed in the Middle East that have been receiving care packages. By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Troops serving overseas are in a hostile, harsh environment, and welcome anything that reminds them of home. And nothing says a piece of home li ke Christmas decorations. Lloyd Mullikin, a
Bayville resident and a veteran, has been collecting items to send to troops. He ships them in boxes to soldiers that he has been in contact with, so that he knows exactly what they are looking for. “With Christmas coming, I am starting to
be asked for simple decorating items, such as lighting, etc.,” Mullikin wrote to some of the folks who regularly support his mission. “Nothing fancy, just che a p d ol l a r s t o r e items,” came the request of a soldier serving in Afghanistan.
One Base Commander has told him that they set up a “Resiliency Room” for the more than 600 men and women stationed there. Toiletries, snacks, and games are made available. A recent thank you letter sent to Mullikin,
Jackson Council Tables Eruv Resolution
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – After hours of discussion and several loud and angry exchanges between audience members and township officials, a resolution that would have allowed for discussion of erecting a religious device around the perimeter of Jackson was tabled. The eruv used by members of the Orthodox Jewish community can be made of string and tubing and is used in regard to the Jewish observance of the Shabbat, the Saturday holy day. During the Shabbat, no member of that faith is permitted to work. The traditional interpretations of Jewish law forbid moving an object from one domain to another, no matter its weight or purpose. The eruv allows them to do things around their home and still be in observance. In 2017, Jackson Eruv Association President Mordechai Burnstein alerted the council of its plans to work with utility companies to affix eruvin to poles and other utility-owned areas. This created a controversy within the township and led to litigation between Jackson and Agudath Israel of America. The lawsuit alleged the township violated the rights of Orthodox Jewish residents by denying their ability to install eruv. (Eruv- See Page 5)
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Showing “HEART” For Treatment Of Animals
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Known as the “Humane and Ethical Animal Rules and Treatment (HEART) Ordinance,” Council members recently introduced a measure addressing an oversite to its existing municipal code. Councilman Alex Sauickie said during a recent council meeting that he was proud to co-sponsor the ordinance with Council Vice President Barry Calogero. “This ordinance was drafted in recognition of the unique environmental conditions within Jackson that foster the habitats of an abundance of animal species, including many of
which are endangered. Our animal population is vast and diverse and these animals both domestic and wild, deserve protection,” Sauickie said. Sauickie added, “given the numerous examples that have been reported over the years of cruelty to animals throughout the state and the lack of enforcement, it was our goal to provide measures at the local level to protect this population. We believe enforcement against these acts of cruelty within surrounding towns was inadequate because they had nothing on the books to deal with them at the municipal level and thus, this ordinance gives our local police officers and code enforcement de-
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Continued From Page 1 The ordinance states that “The council further fi nds that the people of Jackson should treat animals as more than just lifeless inanimate chattel property and recognizes that the relationship between human beings and animals is a special relationship that improves people’s lives and reflects basic humanitarian beliefs.” The ordinance focuses on “the prevention of cruelty, harm, suffering, abandonment or death of animals.” Animals are considered to be any living nonhuman mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian including, but not limited to, bats, companion animals, companion birds, domestic animals, exotic or wild animals, Family Owned & Operated
livestock, pigeons, poultry, woodchucks, rabbits and skunks. The ordinance does not include insects and arachnids. Sara Cameron, the president of the non-profit Jackson organization, Calling All Cats, stated her support for the ordinance’s introduction calling for residents to show up at a Nov. 12 meeting to promote its passage when it comes up for its public hearing and fi nal reading. Cameron noted that the ordinance was inspired by the work of her cat sanctuary and other groups like it that assist abused and homeless animals. Cruelty is defi ned as any act or inaction that causes, is known to cause or is calculated to cause physical or psychological pain, injury, damage or harm to an animal. Those cited for cruelty can include
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Orthodox Jewish school. Sauickie said that the religious exemptions do allow for religious ritual slaughter within private homes or a religious institution and that a religious school is noted as a religious institution. Other residents feared that dead chickens slain in such rituals would end up in a dumpster and even if contained in a plastic bag, might present a health hazard. Lakewood was again noted as a place where such practices were observed. “There is nothing on the books in Lakewood but it will be in effect here. These activities must be practiced according to the defi ned procedures within respective religions and within the privacy of their home or religious institution. Anything to the contrary would be in direct violation of this ordinance, and any individual or group breaking this law, would face the consequences outlined within,” Sauickie added. Former planning board member Richard Egan also supported the ordinance. “I think the animal cruelty bill is a good idea if properly enforced.” Those found guilty of violating the ordinance would face fi nes of up to $500 for each offense, imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, at the discretion of the court. Each offense shall be treated individually as relates to the number of animals impacted by the offense(s). Any charges for medical care paid by the township for an animal suspected of being a victim of cruelty could be collected through a legal process.
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Continued From Page 1 Agudah New Jersey and the Jackson Eruv Association also accused Jackson officials of anti-Semitism. During a crowded Oct. 29 council meeting, Council Vice President Barry Calogero, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Council President Robert Nixon, repeatedly explained the intent of the resolution along with assistance from Township Attorney Jean Cipriani. “In an effort to attempt to bring peace and harmony to all Jackson residents, we created a resolution that if approved af ford s ou r Jew ish com mu n it y t he opportunity to observe their faith in a respectful manner and to not impose their religious convictions or cultures on non-Jewish residents,” Calogero said. Calogero added, “simply put, instead of having eruvs of all make, sizes, and constructions, that in some cases are unsightly and create hazardous situations, this resolution will afford the opportunity to all who require the ability to continue to obey their customs on the Sabbath and not need to construct individual eruv wires all across town. This is at no cost or use of taxpayer dollars. “This process has been widely successful in many cities throughout the country, including our nation’s capital Washington D.C. as well as many municipalities throughout the state including Manalapan and Cherry Hill,” Calogero said.
The Jackson Times, November 9, 2019, Page 5 “Not one of these towns are entirely enclosed in an eruv. I get it you are between a rock and a hard place. We don’t have to have every style of eruv,” resident John Meyers said. Residents and visitors from Manchester and Toms River who spoke during the meeting loudly expressed their view that the council developed the resolution as a means to appease Jackson’s Orthodox Jewish community and to also ease tensions from the ongoing litigation. The majority of residents who filled the meeting room opposed the resolution and criticized the governing body for not properly researching it. Some wanted a stipulation added for the removal of existing non-conforming eruv in sections of Jackson, more communication with the Eruv Association to confirm that the proposed plan would eliminate the need for smaller eruvs and to reach out to communities who have adopted a perimeter-wide eruv. Calogero and Cipriani pointed out that such a clause in the resolution would not be needed regarding the removal of non-conforming eruv as it was already written into the township’s code enforcement regulations. Audience members replied asking why eruv placed in violation of township code had not already been removed. “Let me be clear, we expect all residents both new to Jackson and those with deep roots to obey and respect the laws of this municipality that your elected officials have created over the years that has re-
sulted in a beautiful community we can call home,” Calogero said. Residents such as William Marx however were not convinced during the early portion of the meeting, that the council was representing the majority of Jackson’s residents. “This is not a sellout. This is not a settlement of any lawsuits. This is merely a gover ning body t r ying to br ing a community together in a peaceful and respectful manner that we can all live with,” Calogero added. Resident Jeff Nemeth was also not convinced. “I have respect for all races and religions but I expect the same. There are 60,000 people here that you have a responsibility to and not just those that want to bum rush everything they want. They accuse us of anti-Semitism and threaten lawsuits. Don’t sell out and turn your backs on 60,000 people. “Lay down to nobody. File lawsuits against these people. It is a scare tactic. We are already well on our way to becoming a city. If you can’t stand up to them - leave, get out of your position. Please reconsider this,” Nemeth said. “Have you discussed this with the Orthodox Jewish community?” resident Bruce Miller asked. Calogero said he had spoken with Burnstein about the resolution but with no other member of the Orthodox Jewish community. “This is all a charade. This is going to pass. This is going to send a bad message. There is clearly an agenda here,”
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Marx said. Calogero assured the public that “there is nothing in this that would require this (eruv) on public property. If it is passed the resolution allows for a conversation to propose it. They would get their own contractors and permits. Jackson is not making a plan. The Eruv Association or some other group would do that.” A Toms River resident warned the governing body that if the resolution was passed it would “open the door to Toms River, Brick and other communities in Ocean County” to have a similar eruv perimeter placement. “The idea is that it would eliminate individual eruv. Jackson is acknowledging existing law,” Cipriani said. T he audience persisted and am id numerous swings of the gavel to bring order by Calogero, and repeat speakers to the podium, the council vice president acknowledged that the resolution needed fur ther review. He motioned for the resolution be tabled at 9:45 p.m. and Councilman Alex Sauickie quickly seconded that motion. Further discussion of the resolution was halted during the public comment period though several speakers brought up aspects of it when they reached the microphone. Marx, Nemeth and several others expressed surprise by the turn of events. Calogero said that the governing body does listen to residents. The meeting which usually runs a little over a half hour concluded at 11:20 p.m.
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Jackson Rotary Club Casino Trip JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club will be sponsoring a Bus Trip to the Tropicana Casino for the Christmas Show Jingle on Monday, December 2, 2019. Cost of the trip is $65 which includes Bus Transportation, Christmas Show Ticket, Buffet at the Casino, $15 in Slot Play from the Casino, & Gratuity for the Bus Driver. Bus will leave from Brookwood Plaza at 10:30 a.m. sharp and return to Jackson at 7:30 p.m. All the proceeds from this trip will go to our charities which include Men & Women of our Military, Project Little Soldier (Christmas Gifts for children of our deployed overseas military)Alpha School for Special Needs, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Ocean of Love (Kids with Cancer), Scholarships for Jackson High School Seniors, Dictionaries for 3rd Grade Students, Jackson PBA for Drug Prevention Programs and many more. Please contact Tom Barchie at 732-849-6309 or 732-207-4029. Space is limited so don’t delay.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Assembly Needs To Pass Code Blue Law Although homelessness is not a seasonal issue, it certainly is a social issue that gains more focus and public attention as the summer season gives way to the dropping temperatures of the fall. Here in New Jersey, our State Legislature has taken significant steps to help the homeless or those defined by law as “at risk individuals” as the temperature drops through the creation of the Code Blue alert program. The Code Blue alert program presently allows individual County Emergency Management coordinators to declare a Code Blue when temperatures are projected to reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower without precipitation or 32 degrees or lower with precipitation. A Code Blue alert can also be declared if the National Weather Ser-
vice wind-chill temperature will be zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two hours or more. Upon declaration of a Code Blue alert, individual municipalities are authorized to open up emergency warming centers to provide shelter to those in need, those who are at risk for weather related exposure or possible death. Between November 2018 and March of 2019, the Township of Toms River utilized the Riverwood Fieldhouse at Riverwood Park for its emergency warming center. On nights when a Code Blue was declared, the Township was averaging between 25-40 individuals who were seeking shelter from the elements. Each of these individuals received a hot meal for dinner and a warm and safe place to sleep. During the course of the 2018-2019 Code Blue program, the Toms River Town-
ship Council was alerted to an issue with the present state of the Code Blue law that did not appear to coincide with the spirit of why the law was initially drafted. On Christmas Eve, 2018, the temperature in Toms River dropped below 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather was dry, there was no precipitation, and thus the Code Blue was declared and at risk residents were able to have a warm and safe place to reside. On Christmas Day, 2018, the temperatures rose to 28 degrees Fahrenheit, but because it was sunny and there was no precipitation, the Code Blue alert by law could not be declared. Simply put, the temperature rose from 24 degrees Fahrenheit to 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and as a result, the Code Blue was not declared, the warming center did not open, and the “at risk individuals” were left at risk.
Recognizing that below freezing is below freezing, whether or not there is precipitation, the Toms River Township Council passed a resolution calling upon our State Legislature to draft a bill authorizing the declaration of a Code Blue when temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit regardless of precipitation. Senator Robert W. Singer, Deputy Minority Leader, Legislative District 30, immediately responded to Toms River Township’s call for assistance, drafting and acting as the Primary Sponsor for New Jersey Senate Bill S3422. New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 proposes a change to the Code Blue alert program to allow for a Code Blue to be declared once temperatures reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit, regardless of precipitation. Senate Bill S3422 is also sponsored by
Senator Thomas H. Kean, Jr., Senator Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr., and Senator Vin Gopal. On June 20, 2019, New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 was presented before the full Senate for a vote and passed overwhelmingly with 34 Senators in support and 2 Senators not in support of the change in the law. On this same date, this proposed bill was referred to the New Jersey State Assembly for consideration, and is presently under consideration in the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee. I am respectfully calling upon our Representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly to take action and support S3422. Simply put, this bill will save lives and will provide the protection to at risk individuals that was certainly contemplated and intended with the original legislation. I am respectfully indicating
to our Representatives in the New Jersey State Assembly that time is of the essence, that the weather temperatures are dropping, and that the Assembly’s support of S3422 can help make a difference in the lives of many at risk individuals this winter. New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 is a non-partisan bill that is designed to protect members of our community that our struggling. It provides an opportunity for all of us to come together and make a positive change in our community. Please join me in encouraging our State Assembly to support the action of our State Senate, and to advance New Jersey Senate Bill S3422 to the desk of Governor Murphy. Terrance L. Turnbach Toms River Township Council, Ward 4
Letters To The Editor No Reporting On Little Egg Harbor As the saying goes no news is good news, or is it? If you are a subscriber of the Asbury Park or the Atlantic City Press and live in Southern Ocean County you may have noticed that they both are devoid of local news. We are either too far north or too far south to have a reporter assigned to cover our area. It is no secret that the printed
media is under financial pressure. Advertising revenue is down and the digital media has taken its toll. Our dependence on local news rests almost entirely with social media and the Sandpaper, a Long Beach Island weekly that reports local events but by no means will awarded a Pulitzer for investigative journalism. At one time both the Asbury Park and Atlantic City Press had a reporter assigned to cover Little Egg’s municipal
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business, these reporters have since retired or reassigned and not replaced. While the Atlantic City Press is designated as the official newspaper for Little Egg Harbor, and receives a sizable amount of revenue from the Township they do not have a reporter assigned to the Township. The loss of reliable local news source has many consequences one of them is the inability to watchdog the actions of government agencies and elected officials. With attendance at town council meetings at an all-time low, transparency has become an issue. Little Egg Harbor has scaled back on the number of scheduled meetings from what was once 21 a year to 16. It used to be that if you couldn’t attend a town council meeting, you could read about it the next day in your local paper, today that’s simply no longer the case. Without community journalism digging through property records or attending city council meetings, looking for official wrongdoing and revealing secret deals,
Letters To days The Editor local politicians will operate of precipitous drops, a more credible his rambling unchecked - with predictable consequences. Recently the publisher of the A/C news stated that he will strengthen their commitment to community journalism, hopefully that will include Southern Ocean County and if not, as the saying goes no news is good news, or is it? Art Mooney Little Egg Harbor
It’s Naïve To Believe Trump Still A recent letter decries media criticism of Donald Trump. She tells us he’s “doing a great job” but offers no specifics to back up that very general statement. Like most Trump supporters she’d likely point to the economy even though the economic upturn began under President Obama before continuing under Trump. And while there have been days of tremendous gains on Wall Street during Trump’s term there have also been
sign of the turbulence and uncertainty caused in part by his erratic behavior and questionable policy decisions. Two comments from her letter seem worthy of a response from someone not in agreement with her assessments. She claims Obama never had to deal with the same media scrutiny as Trump. Anyone who watched ten minutes of Fox News during the Obama years knows that not to be true. It bears noting that many of their attacks were not on his policies but extended into non political matters like the absurd “birther” conspiracy or the “Latte Salute.” Another comment stuck in my craw was her description of CNN and MSNBC viewers as “naive.” It seems more naive to take the word of a pathological liar over any media outlet that offers independent corroboration for their claims. Of course Trump supporters are always willing to dismiss evidence of his criminal behavior as “fake news” and instead find
wildly speculative twitter rants. She is entitled to her beliefs. She has the right to believe a man with a history of shady business practices is now committed to the betterment of the working man. She is free to believe that hundreds of dedicated public servants in the intelligence field are lying about both 2016 and ongoing election interference. She is free to believe Trump’s boast of wiping out the federal deficit is best served by giving huge tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations. She is entitled to believe his childish behavior is warranted and not the defensive posturing of a man boxed into a corner by his own lies. She is entitled to believe all these things and more in spite of mounting evidence suggesting a man guilty of multiple criminal acts. To many of us though it does seem a bit “naive.” Bill Pane Farmingdale
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Continued From Page 1 Nancy Seibert, the VFW Posts 9503 and 8352, American Legion Post 348, Ocean County Federation of Republican Women, and Holiday City Berkeley Veterans and Friends said “Your care packages mean a lot to us and it is clear that you put a lot of time, care and thought into what you put into them.” The following are items that are the most requested by those serving overseas (Due to mailing restrictions, all items sent must be non-aerosol and non-flammable.): • Shampoo/Conditioner (small sizes preferred) • Small Size Powder Drink Mixes • Sun Screen/Body Lotion (small sizes preferred) • Hand Soap (bars & liquid) • Microwaveable Foods/Soups • Shaving Cream & Razors • Popcorn/Nuts, & Sunflower Seeds • Toothbrushes (toothpaste not needed) • Granola/Protein Bars • Hand Wipes • Gum/Breath Mints • Insect repellent • Hard Candy/Snack Food, M&Ms • Chap Stick • Energy Bars/Slim Jims/Beef Jerky • Cotton Swabs • Cereal (small sizes preferred) • Tissues (small packets preferred) • Spices, Hot Sauce (to liven up bland food) • Over the counter medical supplies (aspirin, cough medicine, vitamins, band-aids)
• Coffee Packets/Tea Bags • Greeting Cards (all occasions) • Eye Drops • Reading material (book & magazines) • Mouthwash (small) • DVD Movies & CD music • Socks (white or black) • Pens, Pencils, & Writing Paper • T-Shirts & Sweat Shirts (with or without logos) • Various School Supplies • Sports items (soccer, football, baseball, etc.) • Laundry Soap (pods) • Games (puzzles, board games, playing cards, etc.) • Dryer Sheets Old cell phones can be dropped off, too, since they are recycled and exchanged for phone cards which are included in the troop mailings. Where To Donate Most of the retirement community clubhouses in Berkeley Township have drop-off locations. Other locations include the Toms River Senior Center at 652 Garfield Avenue, Toms River, and Sarah’s Beauty Salon, at 441 Atlantic City Blvd. (Route 9), Bayville. The shipping costs can be extraordinary for all these items. That’s why tax deductible donations to pay for the shipping may be sent to VFW Post 9503, 383 Veterans Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721. A check can be made payable to “VFW Post 9503, Troop Mailing Fund.” Anyone with questions or donations can call Mullikin at 732-232-3815, or email him at lloyd.mullikin@gmail.com.
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Cops Teach How To React To Active Shooter By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - What would you do if you suddenly heard gunshots while you were at your workplace, house of worship, a concert, a nightclub, a healthcare facility, or anywhere else there have been active shooters? Startled by the sound of gunfire, most people freeze, said Brick Police Detective Tim McCarthy, who presented a Critical Incident/ Active Shooter Response for Businesses program recently, which was co-sponsored by the Brick Chamber of Commerce. Active shooter is a term used by law enforcement to describe a situation in which a shooting is in progress and implies that both the police and citizens have the potential to affect the outcome of the event, based upon their responses, the detective said. “It’s unfortunate we have to do these kinds of events, but this is happening in our country and around the world,” McCarthy said during the event, which was held at the PAL building on Drum Point Road. “Open your eyes, pay attention to what’s going on around you,” he said. “The faster you react, the better chance you and others will survive.” McCarthy, who is a detective assigned to schools, and who is the municipal counter-terrorism coordinator, said he would not be teaching the audience tactics to “take people down,” but, rather, how to increase someone’s chance of surviving someone who “wants to kill others indiscriminately.” A semi-trained assailant can discharge a revolver at the rate of 18 rounds in 30 seconds, he said. Most active shooter incidents end within five minutes, and some end within two minutes. Even when police are present or able to respond within minutes, civilians often have to make life or death decisions, and should therefore be engaged in training and discussions on decisions they may face, McCarthy said. When possible, it’s best to run if the path is clear. “Don’t stop running, have your hands up and empty when you leave the building, then call the police and give them any information you can,” he said. If you can’t escape, hide, he said, and lock the door, barricade it, stay close to the ground, turn the lights out and call 911, if possible, McCarthy said. “If you’re confronted by the active shooter, fight for your life, search for objects that are heavy and sharp, and don’t hold back, don’t stop fighting until you know you’re safe,” he said. For example, a fire extinguisher could be used in two ways: since it’s heavy you could use it to hit someone, or you could spray it as a distraction, he said. “Fight, but only if you are comfortable doing that - but only as a last resort to save your life. Use 150 percent,” McCarthy said.
Help others if you can, but don’t let them hinder your escape, he added. McCarthy said that businesses should design an evacuation plan for employees, which could make the difference between life and death. “Have a plan, practice your plan like fire drills.” He said guns are not the only weapons being used to kill innocent civilians. He cited a 2017 attack on the London Bridge where a van was used to drive into pedestrians, followed by three armed men with knives who attacked people on the street. Bombs are also being used to kill people, such as the explosion during the Boston Marathon in 2013, and a pipe bomb that was detonated in a garbage can at the start of a Marine Corps charity race in Seaside Park in September 2016. Things started to change after the school shooting at Columbine and Virginia Tech, McCarthy said. “It’s happening way too often. It’s a sad state of affairs we have to live like this.” The mindset of law enforcement is to save hostages and stop the shooter, he said. There are some common traits among shooters, McCarthy said. Active shooter’s motives are often acts of vengeance and achievement of power or status. In most cases, the individuals are suicidal, homicidal and want to be killed. Many had recently undergone multiple psychological stressors, including rejection, discipline and humiliation. “As a boss or a co-worker, you might start seeing some of these things. Ask that person, are you alright? If it’s a big company, bring it to HR. Say something, you could change the outcome,” he said. Quite often a shooter will tell what they’re planning ahead of time through social media posts. “Statistically, active shooters rarely plan past the initial action. When confronted, most shooters have trouble deviating from their planned path,” McCarthy said. “Throw them off their plan,” McCarthy said, which could be something as superficial as return fire. After his presentation, which included a video that was produced by Homeland Security, McCarthy took questions from the audience. One person asked if active shooters use legal guns. McCarthy said most are legal. “They either get them from family members or they’ve gotten them legally in the past,” he said. Another audience member asked what children should be taught without creating too much anxiety. The detective said the schools hold one fire drill and one security drill a month, which include lockdowns. “They know exactly what they have to do,” he said. “We don’t tell them it’s a drill, so we make it like it’s real every single time. It’s become second nature with kids.”
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Resilience Recognized: The Survival of Tourism Post-Sandy
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Where were you this time, seven years ago? It might seem like an odd question, one which most people might not have answer to. However, if you visited or lived on the Jersey Shore in 2012, you can probably recall exactly where you were. It was this time seven years ago that Superstorm Sandy slammed into the east coast with a truly fearsome force. Sandy made landfall in New Jersey on October 29, 2012. In the nine days that the storm ravaged the shore area, it took 147 American lives and caused at least $70 billion worth of damage. National Geographic coined it a “raging freak of nature.” “No one ever saw that coming or expected it to be what is was,” Dana Lancellotti, Director of Business Development and Tourism in Ocean County told Jersey Shore Online. So how does a place come back from something like that? Well, according to Lancellotti, resilience is key. Seven years later and the Jersey Shore has made a full recovery in many ways, boasting higher revenue from tourism and even better attractions that the ones that were taken down by Sandy.
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Economy In 2012, Ocean County brought in $4.291 billion, and in 2013, $4.191 billion from tourism. It was thought that the summer of 2013, the first after Superstorm Sandy, would see much lower rates of visitors as they beaches were all but destroyed. However, this was not the case. Lancellotti noted that what kept Ocean County’s tourism revenue afloat was an influx of people traveling into the area to help with storm repair, such as the Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). While in the area, FEMA personnel, news reporters, and the like had to be put up in hotels and eat at local establishments, which in turn fed our economy. So while tourists may not have been traveling to the Jersey Shore for a beach getaway in 2013, their presence was replaced by those flooding the area providing financial and structural support. While the figures for 2019 have not yet been calculated, Lancellotti noted that 2018 saw $4.785 billion from tourism in Ocean County. “In the words of an anonymous boardwalk businessman, if you didn’t make money this past summer on the Boardwalk, you probably need to go find a 9-5 job,” stated Christopher Vaz, administrator for the Borough of Seaside Heights. “Great weather during the key months of July and August, with mostly sunshine on the weekends, combined with a strong economy added up to 2019 being considered one of the most successful tourism seasons in recent memory.” “It [the comeback] was very fast considering what we were dealt,” Lancellotti added. In fact, Ocean County never really saw too much of a dip in tourism revenue due to Sandy. From 2012 to 2018, the following figures represent how much revenue was brought in,
as reported by New Jersey Tourism: • 2012: $4.291 billion • 2013: $4.191 billion • 2014: $4.353 billion • 2015: $4.557 billion • 2016: $4.679 billion • 2017: $4.775 billion • 2018: $4.785 billion It is evident that following 2013, there was a slow but steady increase in tourism to the area, culminating with an all-time high $4.8 billion in 2018. This pattern would suggest that 2019 saw an even higher amount. As Lancellotti puts it: “Tourism is critical to the health and well-being of the people in Ocean County.” And because of this, we had to be resilient. Challenges “In 2013 there were a lot of hiccups,” said Lancellotti, recalling a boardwalk in shambles and beaches that were all but washed away. But this later became an opportunity to improve, implementing even bigger and better attractions, she said. In order for the County to revitalize the shore both physically and financially, the boardwalk, dunes, beaches and even the fishing industry needed some attention. Vaz reminded Jersey Shore Online that Seaside Heights in particular took a huge blow in two ways, Sandy in 2012 and then the boardwalk fire in September 2013. “It took years for many businesses to rebuild, while others simply closed their doors…Casino Pier lost its upper deck…Funtown Pier, on the south end, was reduced to ashes,” said Vaz. “The perception in the minds of potential visitors was that Seaside Heights was closed for business. That perception lasted for a long time.” Even now in 2019, things are not looking their best on the south end of the boardwalk. “It does not appear that Funtown Pier will rise from the ashes,” Vaz added. Vaz compared the loss of Funtown Pier to the loss of a major anchor store in a mall, such as Macy’s. “The loss of our southern anchor “store” (which was actually an amusement pier and about 60 separate amusement-related businesses) has been difficult to overcome,” he said. But that is not to say that Seaside, as well as other shore towns, haven’t made great strides in replenishing their stores after the storm. For example, the recently completed beach nourishment and dune replenishment project has transformed local beaches something closer to what we remember pre-Sandy. “For Seaside Heights the dune is a major change to our business operations and culture,” Vaz said. Lancellotti added that the dune project did present its own set of challenges, however. “Dunes change the landscape, obstruct the views in some cases,” she explained. “But they’re necessary.” One thing that will never be quite the same: the local fishing industry. According to Lancellotti, the fishing industry took a major (Sandy - See Page 11)
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Continued From Page 10 hit with Sandy, “and it was changed maybe permanently.” Today, it remains a “vibrant” industry, “due to the very hard work of the fishermen themselves,” she explained, but it took a lot of marketing power to draw business back to local inlets such as the Viking Village in Barnegat Light. Realizations As Vaz puts it: “There is no viable Plan B for tourism when your roller coaster and other amusement rides are sitting on the bottom of the ocean.” In other words, there is really no back up plan that will prevent a natural disaster like Superstorm Sandy from washing away that which makes a tourist destination thrive. One thing that Vaz and Lancellotti agree on is that all we can do is be knowledgeable and work hard to overcome it. Lancellotti challenges local businesses that make their livelihood off of tourism to ask themselves: “What if that stopped?” “They need to be proactive,” she said.
The Jackson Times, November 9, 2019, Page 11 It wasn’t really until Sandy that the Ocean County Tourism Department really began marketing out of the normal realm. Once it was realized that the damage done by Sandy could mean much less newcomers and the loss of regular visitors, Lancellotti said that out-ofstate marketing became of great importance. Sandy has “shifted our goals,” she explained. “A piece of the discussion is always how to be better prepared.” Through “hyper-targeted ads,” social media, commercials, and about 60,000 tourism magazines at drop locations along major thoroughfares like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-95, the Jersey Shore continues to market itself as the wonderful shore getaway it always has been. Lancellotti is one of many who put in extraordinary hours marketing our area through travel expos and the like in order to let people know that Sandy didn’t take us down and perhaps recoup some of those former regular visitors. “There are a lot of smart people who have done a lot of innovative planning,” she said. Vaz continued, “Again, Sandy was an extraordinary storm. It is virtually impossible to implement any specific measures “to help keep tourism alive” in the context of the damage and destruction Sandy caused. “You have to rebuild visitor confidence.”
Jackson Library Hosts Estate Planning Program
JACKSON – Join Durmeriss Cruver-Smith, Esquire, of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, for a discussion of wills, living wills and estate planning at the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library at 2 p.m. on Monday,
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Actor Comes Home To Star In “Guys And Dolls” By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – All Nathan Detroit wants is to host a crap game. He gambles more than he bargained for. It’s the love of the game – and the money – that inspires much of the madcap action in “Guys and Dolls.” Nathan Detroit is in the middle of it all, and that’s why Jared Gertner loves to play that character. He’ll be donning the suit for Axelrod Theater’s upcoming run of the musical. Gertner, who now lives in Los Angeles, came back to his roots for the show. He played the same character when he was a freshman at Toms River High School North. “There are lines that I still hear in my head the way they were said 25 years ago,” he said. He remembers the laughs that came from that production – inside jokes that only come when a group of friends works long hours together. He remembers the mistakes they made back then that are being righted in today’s professional production. That crew from North are still some of his best friends. “It’s been a very nostalgic few weeks,” he said. “It’s fun to revisit it as a grown-up instead of as a kid pretending to be a grown-up.
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Upcoming Events at Jackson Library
JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of upcoming events. • “Prose & Ink Writers’ Group” 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 4, 11, and 18. This writers’ group will help get your manuscript in shape whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran. All genres are welcome. Participants should bring three to five
pages of a work in progress for constructive critique. Registration is not required. • “Ed Goldberg and the Odessa Klezmer Band” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Enjoy an evening of rousing dance music, including polkas and czardas alongside Eastern European Jewish, Ladino, and Middle Eastern tunes. • “Afternoon Film” 2:30 p.m. Monday,
Nov. 14. Watch a movie on the big screen without the admission fee of a movie theater. Call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for fi lm information. • “Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Wills” 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. Durmeriss Cruver-Smith, Esq. of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation will discuss wills,
living wills, and estate planning. • “Human Sex Trafficking 101: Overview and Prevention” 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. Dawne Lomangino-DiMauro, cochair of the Anti-Trafficking Taskforce, NJ, will provide an overview of human trafficking in New Jersey, with a particular emphasis on the commercial sexual exploitation of minors. She will address risk factors for exploitation, and share prevention strategies and state and national resources. This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Human Resources Department. • “Coloring for Adults” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. Rediscover the joy of coloring. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided. • “Evening Film” 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Watch a movie on the big screen without the admission fee of a movie theater. Call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for film information. • “Holiday Trimming Centerpieces” 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. Tracy from Whiting Flower Shoppe will help you create your own holiday flower arrangement. The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. Registration is required for these events unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Knights Of Columbus Fundraising Trips MANAHAWKIN – The following are the Knights of Columbus fundraising trips for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Jude’s Hospital for Children and other charities: • November 19-20: Trip to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casino includes hotel, buffet, transportation, driver gratuity, $20 casino credit and comps. Cost is $195 per person. • December 4: Sight & Sound Theater “Miracle of Christmas” includes admission, buffet lunch, transportation, and driver gratuity. Cost is $139. For information, contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Peppermint Is A Cool Solution For IBS By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Many people have lost their joy in eating and that’s because they have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS which includes many symptoms including bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and suppressed immunity. One hallmark symptom is that which affects your ability to eliminate. I’m referring to diarrhea, or constipation, or alternating between the two. An actual diagnosis of IBS is based upon your duration of symptoms which must be six months or more. If you’re tired of the problem, and sad because you have to toilet-map every trip to the mall, then maybe peppermint is something you should try. Peppermint is a beautiful plant that has been medicinally treasured for centuries. Known botanically as Mentha piperita, peppermint is actually a hybrid! It’s the hybrid baby of its parents watermint and spearmint. Most people know that applying peppermint essential oil to your temples can help with a headache, and that peppermint gum and candies freshen your breath. Mint leaves can be infused into a pitcher of ice water for instant freshness, not to mention antibacterial and anti-fungal effects. I think that’s where mint excels for people, it has been proven to help with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and IBS. Peppermint is available at any health food store (soft gels and liquid extracts) and supermarket (usually as a tea). You can also buy it in the produce section of some supermarkets as fresh whole leaf. The supplements of peppermint oil (enteric coated) are considered a
relatively safe, effective traditional holistic remedy. I’m not referring to essential oil, I’m referring to a dietary supplement of peppermint oil which acts as a smooth muscle relaxant inside your intestines, as well as an antispasmodic herb. It is also known to help with gas, bloating, and minor cramping. The latest study published in the August 27, 2019 issue of Gastroenterology was conducted in part, to evaluate the safety and efficacy for peppermint in people with IBS. They used two different formulations that would go to certain parts of the intestine. They got about 190 people to agree to participate, across several hospitals in the Netherlands. This trial ran from 2016 to 2018. The enteric coated (small intestine release) preparation of peppermint did in fact prove to help reduce abdominal pain, discomfort, and general IBS severity. Here’s a few words of caution. The enteric coated form is ideal because plain peppermint oil can irritate the stomach lining and make heartburn and ulcers worse. The enteric coating protects the peppermint oil so that it can get down lower to your intestines (rather than breaking down in your stomach). Avoid peppermint if you have GERD which is a disorder of the lower part of your esophagus. My rationale is because peppermint relaxes your esophageal sphincter and will allow acid to reflux upwards. That’s what you are trying to avoid! So antacids and peppermint supplements should not be combined. There are other warnings, so please ask your doctor if this type of herbal remedy is good for you.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2019. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $137,700 from $132,900.
Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail in early December about their new benefit amount. Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Information about Medicare changes for 2020, when announced, will be available at medicare.gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2020 are announced. Final 2020 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center. The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola.
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By Chris Lundy LAKEHURST – A show chronicling the Hindenburg disaster aired recently on the Discovery Science channel. It was part of a series called “Deadly Engineering.” Previous episodes have focused on the Challenger space shuttle and Chernobyl. An image of the Hindenburg in flames even adorns the show’s logo. This episode will share a double bill with the Titanic. The episode features local interviews and information about the potential cause of the disaster. If you missed the episode, it can be viewed at ScienceChannelGo after the episode airs, according to a representative
from Discovery Science. A cable subscription is required to authenticate on that app. The 803-foot-long Hindenburg was a commercial dirigible, that, alongside the Graf zeppelin, pioneered the fi rst transatlantic air service. It ferried hundreds of passengers safely until May 6, 1937, when a fi re claimed the lives of 36 on board and one on the ground. While the Hindenburg disaster is perhaps the most well-known of the airship crashes, it was sadly not the most tragic. In comparison of sheer numbers, the Akron’s 1933 crash off of Barnegat Light claimed 73 (plus two more, when another blimp crashed on a rescue mission to recover the Akron’s survivors).
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE How To Save A Life With Narcan
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The most common cause of death during an overdose is respiratory failure when the brain forgets to breathe due to the effects of opioids on the nervous system. Permanent brain damage could result, and the long-term consequences very, based on how long the brain has gone without an adequate supply of oxygen. Naloxone, or Narcan, is an opiate antidote that blocks or reverses the effects of opioids, and it has been used by emergency room doctors and paramedics for years. NJ police and EMTs carry the drug, but oftentimes emergency personnel are not first on the scene during an overdose, so Narcan is becoming more available to the public. “Narcan is just one of the tools to help with survival and recovery,” said Susan Heil, who is a registered nurse with the Ocean County Health Department. Heil brought about 20 doses of Narcan to the Brick Library for free training and distribution of the drug. She said that most people have received a prescription painkiller in their lifetime, whether it is cough syrup with codeine, Percocet, or fentanyl patches. Almost everybody has been affected by the opioid epidemic, whether it’s a family member, a friend of your kid, or “a jerk who cut you off in traffic,” Heil said. The public perception is “Hollywood” that people using drugs are all “scum of the earth,” she said, but the epidemic is broad-reaching. “How many addictions started innocently by getting a prescription? A large percentage,” she said. “I hear it over and over again, and the mindset on this has not changed. We are still prescribing.” Heil said she has heard the argument that if Narcan is free, why aren’t drugs like insulin free as well? “This opioid crisis is man-made, and our response is we - the medical community and big pharma - created the problem, and we should have a response,” she said. One man came into the library for the Narcan distribution and training because his daughter is a heroin addict and lives at home. He wants to be ready in case she overdoses. “When I deal with parents, the anger, hurt and heartbreak can almost be overwhelming,” Heil said. “I feel for these people anyone would.” Several people who plan to go into the
healthcare or emergency responder fields came for the Narcan training and distribution. Jackson resident Kevin Makwinski, 26, said he is trying to get a job as a police officer or a corrections officer, and he wanted to “take the class to get ahead of the game.” He said administering Narcan “seems pretty easy.” Makwinski said that while he was in high school on Long Island, two of his friends died from heroin overdoses. Using a dummy to demonstrate, Heil said if you suspect someone has overdosed, the first thing to do is call 911. “Say [to the 911 operator] ‘My friend is unconscious and not breathing,’” Heil said. The second step is to try to rouse the victim using a sternal rub with your knuckles. If they don’t wake up, they’re unconscious, she said. The third step is to get air into that person by administering rescue breaths. “Make sure the chest rises at least two times, and if they’re not coming to, roll them on their side and give them a first dose of Narcan by squirting it in their nose,” Heil said. The Narcan could take effect right away or it could take a few minutes, depending on what they took and how much, she said. Each Narcan kit comes with a breathing mask and two spray doses of Narcan, so if they do not regain consciousness after the first dose, spritz the other nostril with the second dose. Meanwhile, continue rescue breaths until EMS arrives. Heil said many addicts continue to use drugs because the pain of withdrawal is so bad they think they’re going to die. After the victim regains consciousness, they will be “confused and not happy” because the Narcan put them into immediate withdrawal, which is painful. Stay with them until EMS arrives, she said. “Addiction is not like a moral failing,” Heil said. “Narcan won’t cure you, but it can give you a pathway to recovery.” To help the community combat the opioid epidemic, the Ocean County Health Department and the Brick Police Department are offering additional free Narcan training and distribution sessions on Dec. 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Brick Library, and at the Civic Plaza Recreation Center at 270 Chambers Bridge Road on Feb. 12 and April 8 from 7-9 p.m. To register for the courses email Cpolicing@brickpd.com.
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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Downtown Toms River was once again filled with costumed creatures, marching bands and floats on Halloween Night. Toms River’s 81st Halloween Parade maintained its record as the second largest Halloween parade in the world and drew several thousand people to observe and take part in the spooky event. The popular parade is coordinated by the members of Toms River Fire Company No. 1. The fire company was founded in 1896 and the parade has rarely been canceled, one such exception was in 2012 due to the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. The blustery weather may have given an air of autumn to the event but it was thankfully devoid of rain. Various organizations and individuals marched or rode down the parade route which had judges award first and second places in a variety of categories. This year’s parade Grand Marshall was Joseph Placente, who first took part in 1937. “I was seven years old and I dressed up as Donald Duck,” Placente said. He joined Toms River Fire Company No. 2 in 1958 and has become a life member. He was honored in 1968 by New Jersey as “Fireman of the Year” for his heroic action in saving the life of William Kennedy. Placente is well known around the township for his strong expression of patriotism, often
draped in red, white and blue and carrying an American flag during Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances. Some refer to him as “Mr. Patriot.” “I have had one of the lives a person could possibly hope for,” Placente said. “If I had to do it over again there would be no changes. I have had a great run. Thank you, all my friends and God Bless America!” As always parade spectators prepared their seating hours before the parade began and many were in costume to watch the event. Dshawn Burgos, of Toms River, Elisabeth Hull of Beachwood and Megan Brennan were costumed as, respectively, a gangster, Wednesday from the Addams Family and Little Red Riding Hood as they prepared for a busy night working at Dunkin Donuts inside the Toms River Library. Nick Bernstein and Amanda Row of Toms River were seated around 4:15 p.m. for the parade right next to the parade stand for a front street view. “He was supposed to be dressed as the Joker,” Row said, disappointed. She was dressed as the comic book villain’s girlfriend Harley Quinn. “This is our second year to come out for this,” Bernstein said. Down the street were James Pearce and Alexandria Davila of Barnegat who were enjoying a few slices of pizza from Capone’s prior to the start of the parade. They sat on a public bench.
“It’s our first time to see the parade together,” said Davila, who was sporting devil horns. Casey Sugrue, 16, of Toms River captured the attention of her fellow spectators as she sat waiting for the parade to begin. Costumed in face paint which extended to her arms with a skull-like grimace and rhinestones on her face she appeared quite ready for a night of fright. “It took three hours to apply the makeup and the rhinestones. I saw the makeup online and wanted to do something with the rhinestones. I combined it with a mermaid look. I laid out where the rhinestones would be applied in a drawing. “I lost one of my costume contact lenses unfortunately,” she said. The contact lens made her left eye an eerie milky white in sharp contrast to her right eye’s hazel color. Her father William Sugrue could not have been prouder of her artistic ability. “We come out to this every year. My other daughter is in the Toms River High School North Marching band and we will be watching for her. We sat at this same spot last year.” Some families just went bananas over the parade but none more than Shannon and Tim Ward of Toms River who dressed as yellow fruit while their 11-month old daughter, Silver, wore a monkey costume. Both parents had previously marched in the parade as members of high school bands but “this is our first time to spend Halloween as a
family and we hope this will become a family tradition,” Shannon Ward said. Perhaps the most unique costumed offering was Mila Triolo, 4, of Beachwood who was dressed as Ocean County’s very own celebrity, Sondra Fortunato, who is well known for her decorated vehicle filled with signs and newspaper clippings noting her various titles and her ballroom gown and tiara. Mila’s mom Jenna Pasquariello said, “We’ve done this parade since she was born and we thought it would be cool to decorate the small car we bought her for her birthday and make it into a miniature Sondra car. Sondra is famous and we hope to meet her at some point during the parade.” While it is unknown if that meeting took place, Fortunato was made aware of her pintsized replica and was extremely flattered. “They say the best form of flattery is imitation,” Fortunato said moments before setting out along the parade route to once again ride down Main Street. This parade marked Thomas Kelaher’s last in his role as township mayor. He recalled coming to it for the first time in 1963. “My wife Carol was the first person to ride in an illuminated float in the 1930s.” The float had been created by her family who owned JW Finley Heating and Cooling Service since the 1920s. “This is a great parade,” Kelaher said.
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A significant percentage of the motor vehicles that travel though our community are either uninsured or underinsured. To protect against the harms and losses caused by uninsured or underinsured motorists, automobile insurance companies are obligated by law to provide uninsured motorist (UM) coverage to those motorists who purchase Standard policies. Although underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is not mandatory, typically they are sold hand-in-hand with UM endorsements and are found in virtually all Standard automobile insurance policies in New Jersey. As the name suggests, UM /UIM coverage is that element of an insured’s own policy of insurance under which he or his family may be compensated for injuries and losses suffered at the hands of an uninsured or underinsured motorist. This coverage also applies when you are injured as a passenger in someone else’s vehicle. UM/UIM insurance is very inexpensive yet very important. It is designed to protect you and your family. For in-
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New Egypt HS Presents Winter Wonderland Of Craft Shopping
PLUMSTED - Tenth grade students of New Egypt High School will present a “Winter Wonderland” of holiday night craft shopping from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. The event will take place at the New Egypt High School at 117 Evergreen Rd. Last year there were
70 crafters and vendors who were part of the event. This is the 4th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Show. “Come out and support the Class of 2022 to help raise money for their senior events,” event promoter Susan Anderson Potter said.
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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.” DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004. Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible. While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have. Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation
itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct. Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family. In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 9 - nov 15
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Learn to get along with your partner by agreeing rather than arguing. You may be challenged by the requirements of a job or stressed by competitive opponents this week, but you can still be polite and cheerful. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are as loyal as the day is long, but sometimes you want to have fun with no strings attached. In the upcoming week you can keep your friends amused and your social calendar filled without offending anyone. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gather opinions from friends before you rethink your goals. You may tend to jump into action at the slightest provocation in the first part of the week. Your strong point is a willingness to listen to those you love. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone may show you favoritism or appreciation in the workplace. If you take a step back to view spurts of possessiveness or jealousy as a sign of a loved one’s affection, you can avoid arguments in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your playful attitude and creative approach to problem-solving can strengthen your most important relationships. You often pay attention to cautionary tales, so you may be better prepared than most if things go a little sideways. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone could be delighted to have your company on errands or unique excursions. In the upcoming week, you might have a tendency to go too fast, so take a few deep breaths before jumping onto the expressway.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Every action gets a reaction. Fight the urge to impose your will on others or argue with family members in the week to come. You can find plenty of opportunities to show that you can be charming and witty. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Information gathered through your social network could help you out financially or put you in touch with beautiful things. Keep your ears open for ingenious ideas or changes that can be beneficial in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Since Venus currently blesses your sign, your social life could take off in an upward spiral. Don’t be surprised if you receive more invitations and compliments than usual in the week to come. Colleagues may flatter you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are usually a hard worker, but sometimes you push yourself to the limits of your endurance. In the week ahead, be sure to take frequent breaks and get adequate rest. Friends and family can lighten your load. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your upcoming week could be filled to the brim with exciting changes, as family members share good news or impressive views. Analysis and adaptability are your top two traits and could very well come in handy. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your mind and heart can work together to provide a sensible solution to any problems that crop up as this week unfolds. You may be tempted to splurge on something that appeals to your need for comfort.
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Grown-Ups And Kids Alike Will Love These Simple Yet Sophisticated Treats For Any Party By Wolfgang Puck
When my family and I have gone to holiday parties, I always like to bring along some sort of homemade sweet treat that everyone can enjoy. It’s fun to see the looks of happy surprise when your fellow guests see and then taste what you’ve brought along. And making them in the afternoon before the party can also be an enjoyable activity the whole family can share. A perfect example of that idea is the recipe I’d like to share with you here for Chocolate-Dipped Orange Creams, a candy I first learned to make from former Spago pastry chef Mary Bergin. It features a quickly prepared “cream” filling made of unsalted butter, corn syrup, orange flavoring and confectioners’ sugar, beaten and kneaded to a dough-like consistency and then cut into little 1-inch (2.5-cm) patties. The bottom of each patty is then dipped in melted chocolate and left on a sheet of waxed paper until completely set. The flavors of chocolate and orange - which comes in this recipe from natural orange oil or extract, found in the baking aisle of wellstocked markets - really do complement each other perfectly in these candies, and I’ve found that everyone appreciates the combination. They can also both join in the preparation of the treats - although, of course, younger ones should be carefully supervised, especially when it comes to using a stand mixer or hand-held electric mixer for the dough, and melting the chocolate. One important step in the recipe that should be left to grownups is the essential process known as “tempering” the chocolate. Described in detail in the recipe, it involves melting the chocolate carefully over a double boiler to specific temperature ranges, monitored with a candy thermometer. Doing this slows the streaking, or “bloom,” that sometimes appears on the surfaces of chocolate-coated candies and causes them to look dull or discolored. Instead, chocolate that has been tempered will set to a glossy, shiny, beautiful surface. CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE CREAMS Makes 33 to 35 candies
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup (80 ml) light corn syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons orange oil or orange extract 4 cups (950 ml) confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus extra as need about 4 ounces (115 g) bittersweet or milk chocolate, finely chopped
In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with beaters, or using a large mixing bowl and a handheld electric mixer, combine the butter, corn syrup and orange oil or extract, beating at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Reduce the speed to low and, 2 cups (about 500 ml) at a time, gradually add the sugar, beating just until the mixture starts to come together. Lightly sprinkle a clean work surface with confectioners’ sugar. Remove the mixture from the bowl and, on the work surface, knead it with clean hands until it forms a smooth ball, adding a little more confectioners’ sugar if it’s a bit sticky; but don’t add too much, because the mixture should stay creamy. With a rolling pin, roll out the filling into a circle about 8 inches (20 cm) across and 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside to rest for 30 minutes, but do not refrigerate. Place a sheet of waxed paper on a baking tray. With a 1-inch (2.5-cm) cookie cutter, cut out 27 or 28 rounds, arranging them on the tray. Gather up the scraps and reroll them into a circle 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick and cut out 6 or 7 more rounds, placing them on the tray. Meanwhile, temper the chocolate: Bring about 2 inches (5 cm) of water to a boil in the lower half of a double boiler or in a medium saucepan; then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Put 3 ounces (about 85 g) of the chocolate in the top half of the double boiler, or in a metal bowl big enough to rest atop the saucepan without its bottom touching the water. Do not cover the chocolate, and take care not to let the water in the bottom pan touch the pan or bowl containing the chocolate. Place a candy thermometer in the chocolate and melt the chocolate to a temperature of 115-120 F (46-48 C). Immediately remove the top pan of chocolate from the heat and add the reserved chocolate, stirring to combine and melt thoroughly and to cool the chocolate to 88-90°F (31-32 C) for semisweet chocolate or 84-88 F (28-31 C) for milk chocolate. Immediately begin dipping the orange creams: With a fork, lift a cream from the waxed paper, carefully dip the bottom half of it into the chocolate, and then lift it out and return it to the waxed paper. Repeat with the remaining creams. Do not remove the candies until the chocolate has set completely. Store at cool room temperature in an airtight container in single layers between sheets of waxed paper until serving.
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