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–Photo Provided by Kimberly Taylor The new concrete base is awaiting the addition of columns for the next phase of construction of the Veterans Memorial Garden. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The coordinators of the Jackson Veterans Memorial Garden were more than pleased that during this year’s Veterans Day ceremony, attendees could see a new addition to memorial site. The new 20-foot-long, five-foot-wide base was noted during the Nov.
11 Veterans Day service and also referenced during last month’s 6th Annual Dinner Dance/ Gift Auction benefit for the Jackson Veterans Memorial Garden. That event once again filled AmVets Post No. 2. Hosting that event were the Memorial Garden’s two founders. Charles Garofano ser ves as
president of the non- project was conceived. profit Veterans Memo“This is our 13th year rial Garden, Inc.; and now and 100 percent of Township Councilman the donations we receive Ken J. Bressi serves as goes toward the project. the organization’s vice No one gets paid and president. once the columns are Both expressed thanks finished things will start to those in attendance to move more rapidly,” and for the support the Bressi said. Bressi said that differeffort has received from the community in the ent sized pavers may be years since the memorial (Memorial - See Page 4)
Open Space Tax Expands Into History, Recreation
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – With the passage of a referendum, the county will now be able to use open space funds to acquire and maintain property for more than just open space. The question on the ballot asked people if they wanted open space tax funds to be used for the acquisition and maintenance of property for historic or recreational purposes. There were 55,851 people who agreed with this, and 44,883 who disagreed. For the most part, there will be no change, said Freeholder Director Virginia Haines, who serves
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Scott Sargent took the oath of office and returned to the Board during a recent Board of Education meeting. “Thank you to the School Board for allowing me back,” Sargent said. He was chosen among several candidates who applied for consideration to fill the unexpired term of Vicki Grasso who resigned from the board in August. He previously served on the board for six years. The returning board member said his goal is to represent all the taxpayers of Jackson and not just individual groups. Among his goals are to explore ways to increase efficiency in all areas and to ensure the safety and security of the district’s students and staff. Choosing a new board member involves interviews of each applicant by members of the board and their being chosen through a board member vote. Most of the board had served with Sargent before his defeat at the polls last November to Gus Acevedo. Before that he served several years as the board’s president. While the vote was unanimous to appoint Sargent, Board Vice President Sharon Dey specifically referenced the ongoing superintendent search to replace current superintendent Dr. Stephen Genco, as one of the reasons why Sargent would prove to be an important asset to the board. Genco announced his retirement at the same meeting that Grasso had announced her (Board - See Page 5)
as liaison to the county’s Natural Lands program. “First and foremost, we are still going to preserve open space. That is still going to be our main priority,” she said. Historical or recreational projects would be secondary. The main example she used is the Cox house, near the intersection of Route 9 and West Bay Avenue in Barnegat. This building has some history to it. The family was extremely influential in the area, having been involved in numerous industries, including shipbuilding, installing a water system, and (Tax - See Page 4)
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Incumbents Prevail In School Board Race
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Incumbents Michael Walsh and Thomas J. Colucci retained their board seats for three-year terms during the Nov. 5 general election. Three candidates were seeking two seats on (Election - See Page 5)
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a part of the site and would allow for more benches to be added. “We are very happy to see the base added. That was a big step.” Back in 2007, Garofano had the idea to create a memorial to honor all men and whom who served and were still serving and those would serve in the future in the armed forces throughout the country. Garofano contacted Bressi, a U.S. Marine veteran with his idea. In the weeks and months to come, the two men had many meetings to discuss the idea and develop their vision for the Veterans Memorial Garden. “Ken and I are both combat veterans from Vietnam and this memorial will be somewhat unique in this state,” Garofano said, noting that it had a special focus to honor all veterans of each era war time and peace time. Both men sought input from veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and those serving in recent years on how they felt about presenting a memorial in an appropriate and dignified manner. One thing they knew for certain was that it would “be a memorial for all veterans,” Garofano said. With that in mind, the Veterans Memorial Garden includes all veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the nation. Over the course of 18 months, Veterans Memorial Garden Inc. was granted its non-profit status with the state. This included its tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service while the architectural plans were being drawn up. Various fundraisers were undertaken, including the sale of dedicated pavers, dedicated granite benches, and flagpoles with dedicated monuments, all of which would become a part of the memorial itself. “There are personalized pavers and engraved solid granite benches in this area which families have purchased to honor their loved ones,” Bressi said. “This tradition will continue for many years to come, for future generations to add to and cherish.”
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Continued From Page 1 starting the Times-Beacon newspapers. The Cox house was the first house in Barnegat to have electricity and running water. As with many old buildings, the cost to maintain and repair it is great. Not only due to the elements and the passage of time, but also because earlier this summer, it was struck by a car. Barnegat Township owned the property for some time, before giving it to the county within the last few years. The county wants this property to be the anchor for the Barnegat Branch Trail, a biking and walking trail that will wind through several towns. In order to fix this property up, for example, the county would first rather receive grants, she said. If the county is not successful in receiving grants, they’d rather use these open space funds before money is taken from other accounts. The Natural Lands Trust program is dedicated to protecting open space in Ocean County. The fund was approved by Ocean
Bressi said he was touched to learn that his daughter Kimberly Taylor had created a GoFundMe campaign requesting people donate to the project for her birthday. “That was very nice. She didn’t even tell me she was going to do that.” Another special feature will be a peaceful waterfall and reflecting pool located on the lakeside of the pentagon area “which is also a future site for additional personalized pavers and engraved benches as the site grows,” Bressi said. The organization has also raised funds through charitable donations collected from individuals at various store fronts. During the past six years, one of the most popular fundraisers has included a dinner dance gift auction held at the township’s AmVets Post on Toms River Road. This year’s well attended event was held on Oct. 12. “It was jammed that night. We all had a good time and it was a very patriotic evening,” Bressi said. Reviewing the project during the fundraiser, Bressi said he and Garofano had been working on raising funds to complete the final phase of the Veterans Memorial Garden, which will consist of a 52-ton solid granite monument that will be 21 feet wide and 18 feet high. The monument consists of five columns with each two-foot diameter column representing a branch of the armed forces. The funds from the evening’s fundraiser went toward that endeavor. Bressi said phase one and two had been completed previously and consisted of flags that had previously flown over the Pentagon, the state and Jackson Township and one for each branch of the armed forces. “We have 400 pavers and 16 benches. A lot has been done now.” “We are hoping that in the next few years it will be finished,” Garofano said. For further information about the Veterans Memorial Garden and how you can support it, e-mail info@jacksonvetsmemorial.com
County voters in 1997, and established a 1.2-cent tax to fund land acquisitions. The program generates about $8 million per year. Currently, a little more than half of the county is preserved through some combination of this program, and state and federal programs, officials have said. The way it works is a property owner would offer the land up for sale to the county as open space. The county has an appraiser determine its value and a sale is made. The county also waits for approval from a town. This is because any sale takes that property off the tax rolls of the town. The taxation will remain the same – 1.2 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. In other words, if your property is assessed at $100,000, you would be paying $12 a year. County officials have previously said that some municipalities that have their own open space programs already operate this way. Theoretically, this could mean that the county could buy historic buildings. However, Haines said that they are not going out of their way to look for purchases.
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Continued From Page 1 resignation. The Board has embarked on its search to fill this position. Applications are due by Dec. 9, 2019. “Scott’s work ethic is impeccable and his experience is critical now during our superintendent search,” Dey said. “I’ve done two superintendent searches and our institution is at a critical turning point right now. It is important to have someone with his (Sargent’s) skill set to assist us,” Dey said. “I worked with him and he really showed me the ropes,” Board President John Burnetsky said. Board member Thomas Colucci also acknowledged Sargent’s experience and work ethic while Board members Tara Rivera and Michael Walsh noted his experience with
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Continued From Page 1 the Board this year. Challenging the incumbents was Selene Haskins. Walsh, 61, of Leanne Drive received the top vote count of 4,487 representing 26.2% of the vote. He is a retired school administrator/ teacher/coach who is completing his first term on the board. “I have been a part of the budget process from both sides as an athletic director in Jackson and science supervisor,” Walsh said during the campaign. He previously served on several subcommittees including finance, scholarship (which he serves as president to) and facilities.
The Jackson Times, November 16, 2019, Page 5 teacher contract negotiations. Even Acevedo, who had bested Sargent in the election, voted for him because of the experience he would bring to the board at a very crucial time. Acevedo had previously served on the board, and had returned after winning the election. Board members also honored Troop 34 Eagle Scout Joseph Kane during the Oct. 16 meeting for his Eagle Scout Project of a Gaga Court at the Holman Elementary School. Kane was joined by his parents Renee and Joseph Kane Sr. as Burnetsky presented him a proclamation of thanks early in the meeting. “Tonight, we get to celebrate a young man who has spent a great deal of time and effort to bring a great deal of joy to the students of Holman Elementary School,” Burnetsky said. Burnetsky said, “Joseph Kane is in 10th grade
now, but not long ago he was a 5th grader at Holman Elementary School. A dedicated Boy Scout, when it came time for him to choose a project as part his effort to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, he remembered where he came from.” “He collaborated with Principal Richard Karas and came up with an idea to build a Gaga Pit at his old elementary school. After researching and creating his own plans, he used recycled pieces of the Point Pleasant boardwalk and his own two hands to create something that the students of Holman have been using every single day since,” Burnetsky said. Burnetsky explained what a Gaga Pit was saying, “it is an octagon shaped arena where students try to eliminate each other by rolling a ball and tagging each other out. It’s fast-paced, fun, and teachers say it is a great recess activity because it is inclusive and engaging. Anyone
can play, and anyone can win.” The Board, administrators, staff and members of the audience had the opportunity to observe Kane’s work through a video presentation that was shown next. “It is so beautifully done and is being well used. Teachers at Holman say the students run outside to play it and don’t want to stop. I’d like to thank Principal Karas for working with Joseph as he created this project. We are so happy to recognize Joseph for not only his efforts to provide this amazing feature to our school, but for showing us all the value of community service and giving back. This is the true gift,” Burnetsky said. Acevedo added, “what you accomplished is a mile marker. We are proud of what you did and what you represent. Very few step forward like this.”
Walsh said the issue of state funding cuts in the district is a challenge that the district will continue to face. The Board and administrators have been critical of the S2 state aid funding formula. The district’s appropriations “will be cut by millions of dollars in the next couple of years.” He also noted the challenges of selecting a new superintendent, maintaining the Special Education requirements for the rising number of special education students and “most important maintaining the high standards of are curriculum with needed technology.” Thomas Colucci, 63 of Danielle Court received 3,651 votes and 32.5% of the vote. He is an airline pilot and has served on the
board for the last six years. “We have made steady progress in improving the Jackson School District in several areas,” Colucci said during the campaign. Like Walsh, Colucci said his primary concern was the impact of reductions in school funding. He said the S2 formula has caused “massive cuts that we and neighboring school districts have experienced.” Colucci said he sought another term on the board in order to “participate in the selection of the next School Superintendent for the Jackson School District. I want to ensure that the next candidate possesses the same outstanding characteristics as Dr. (Stephen) Genco, to make the Jackson School District the success it has been in the last several years.”
Haskins, 56, resides on Westlake Court and currently serves as an outreach minister in Berkeley Township. She received 2,951 votes and 26.2% of the vote in her first foray as a candidate for the board. She is also the CEO of Scars to Stars Inc. an organization which focuses on youth/adults who have been victimized. Haskins had previously served on Rockland County, Piscataway, Edison and South Brunswick boards of education in the 80s and 90s. Her campaign slogan was “A New Beginning” and she sought to bring a “a new beginning to the board.” She described Jackson as “an amazing town to raise a family.” Walsh and Colucci will be sworn in for their new three-year terms in January. The township had no municipal contest on election day.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL How Much Of Your “News” Is Actually News Something I’ve noticed more and more on television news programs is that there’s very little actual news. It’s mostly commentary. It seems like they spend five minutes telling you what happened and then spend 50 minutes telling you how you should feel about what happened. Firstly, news anchors should never tell you how to feel. They can offer perspective, or clarify, or explain the impact of information, but they should never offer opinions. How much of your so-called news is actually opinion? Secondly, instead of informed experts giving commentary, we instead see professional commentators. These are leeches who have made their entire career on having Something To Say. They have
opinions, and say their opinions in a clever way, so people keep paying them to be on shows. They don’t inform, clarify, or explain. Instead they confuse, argue, and lie. Next time you are watching your favorite news program, pay close attention. How much time is spent actually giving the news? Just the news. Time it if you can. Start the timer when the news anchor begins telling you something new. Stop the timer when the anchor tells you an opinion. Stop the timer when a commentator just spouts off with opinion instead of fact. Stop the timer when a commentator goes off topic to confuse you. Stop the timer and just change the channel. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor Bill Would Limit Drug Costs For Medicaid We have all seen this television commercial: Joe or Jane Senior Citizen is suffering from the pain and embarrassment of some illness you have never heard of; they visit a wise and kindly doctor who prescribes a medicine whose name you will never be able to pronounce. Joe and Jane, of course, live happily ever after. No mention is made of the price of the new wonder drug for the simple reason that it is likely to cost you several months worth of social security payments. The folks who bring you this type of promotion are the same people who sponsor the new ad attacks on H.R.3, the bill currently pending in Congress which would require Medicare officials to actively negotiate lower prices with the drug companies. Medicaid and the Veterans Administration already do this. The bill would also limit out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare patients to $2,000 per year. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that passage of such legislation would save Medicare $345 Billion in the first ten years. The Healthcare Institute of New Jersey, despite its altruistic name, is no friend of senior citizens. It claims that reducing their price tags would drastically shrink the pool of funds available for research into the treatment and cure of a variety of diseases. However, it is a well-known fact that the drug industry spends far more on advertising and marketing than it does on product development. No, Joe or Jane, neither BigPharma nor the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey is a friend of yours. Your real friend is the Democratic House of Representatives. Michael J. Doherty Berkeley
Patriot Trump Can Make A Deal Businessman Donald Trump was famous for putting com-
Letters EditorIt will only get worse. Trump plicated deals together. To There The Congressman was one story where Trump needed to successfully buy (quietly) four different New York buildings, and then get many “variances” that were difficult to get from the zoning board in order to tear these buildings down and build one brand new office or apartment building. Businessman Trump did those complicated deals where all the different parts of the deal had to work, or the new plan was not possible. He really, really loved those complicated deals. So, now we read that President Trump has successfully ordered and completed without any harm to our military people the capture of the leader of ISIS. The details he shared on television included the need for our 8 helicopters to fly over air space controlled by Turkey, Russia, the Kurds, Iraq, and Syria. They then needed to accomplish the goal and fly back over the same airspace. I can picture Trump’s generals telling him how impossible, and dangerous it was to fly over all that airspace where all those different players could shoot us down. I can also imagine our businessman/developer President who has worked hard to establish dialogue with foreign leaders saying “Don’t worry. We will just call up the leaders of Turkey, Russia, etc. (who he speaks with) and ask them if it is OK if we fly in and out because it is a good cause.” To think like that is second nature to a guy who knows how to put a few “variances” together to build one brand new building where five existed before. Yes, we really have a businessman and a patriot now as President, and it shows. Obviously, we have needed a dealmaker in the White House for decades. Can you imagine if this mission went sour and we had losses how the Trump-haters would started complaining? President Trump may have risked everything if this mission failed. That’s a patriot. David F. Lipton Beachwood
Smith Has No Spine When Republicans tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act and strip healthcare from 23 million Americans, Chris Smith did not advocate for his constituents or wield his seniority to influence his colleagues. He released a statement and did nothing. When Republicans passed a tax law that enriched the wealthy and punished NJ by limiting SALT deductions, Chris Smith released a statement and did nothing. Now we have ample evidence that President Trump broke the law by soliciting foreign help in an upcoming election and abused his office by withholding military aid to a vulnerable ally unless they investigate his opponents. Trump’s rhetoric - capital punishment for whistle-blower “spies,” accusing Democrats of treason, and threatening civil war - is dangerous. Successful or wouldbe perpetrators have already mimicked his language to commit or attempt violence in El Paso, Florida, and D.C.
may try to convince millions of followers not to accept a loss in 2020. After all, he has been espousing “3-5 million illegal votes” in California since 2016 even though his own commission found no evidence. Trump is a threat to fair elections and the peaceful transfer of power, essential cornerstones of our democracy. What has Chris Smith done about this? He cast an easy vote to release the whistle-blower complaint, issued a statement, and done nothing. Again. Smith campaigns as “a leader you can trust.” A leader would have the courage to stand up to his own party, use his seniority, and forcefully tell his fellow Republicans that Trump must be impeached because his behavior is dangerous and unacceptable. Instead, we’ll get the same meek effort we always get from Smith when the stakes are high: a tepid statement for political cover followed by silence until he sees which way the wind is blowing. Greg DeLuca Robbinsville
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Jackson Residents Row In As Winners Of Timberbrook Triathalon
—Photo provided by Jackson resident Brian Eberhart Jackson residents Frank Kus, left, and Brian Eberhart join fellow teammate Linda Lensch of Tinton Falls after their recent winning of the Team Canoe Mixed Category at this year’s Monmouth County Park System Timberbrook Triathlon. The event was held Oct. 5 at the Manasquan Reservoir. Their time was 59:02.80 By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two Township residents rowed their way to success as part of the annual Monmouth County Park System Timberbrook Triathlon held earlier this month at the Manasquan Reservoir. The natural scenery of 1,200 acre reservoir provides an exceptional setting for this event that is held every October. This year’s event was held on Oct. 5 For the second year in a row township residents Frank Kus, Brian Eberhart and Linda Lensch of Tinton Falls won the Team Canoe Mixed Category with a time of 59:02.80. “The Timberbrook Triathlon offers athletes a different kind of challenge,” Eberhart said. “Our time this year was seven minutes faster than 2018. The first leg of the triathlon, the
three-mile course was run by Frank (age 57).” “For the second leg of the triathlon Linda (age 61) paddled two miles on the Manasquan Reservoir in her outrigger canoe,” Eberhart said. The last leg of the triathlon was one time around the five-mile Manasquan Reservoir and was completed by Eberhart, (age 62). “We have only participated in 2018 and 2019 but we wish we would have known about it sooner as I have seen race results from 2005. It is always awesome to defend a previous year Championship,” Eberhart said. Eberhart noted that “the next closet team was only a minute and 14 seconds behind us. This year had approximately 100 participants.” For information about the Timberbrook Triathlon including its dates and times visit monmouthcountyparks.com.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you one of those people who feel left out of the festivities? You are not alone. Many of us who deal with mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, feel the same way. You do not have to suffer alone. There are two mental health support groups that meet in Ocean County that can provide support for you during this time, and throughout the year. The Jackson group meets at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center (CWC) located at 268 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 on Wednesday afternoons, year-round, at 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. The Toms River group meets at the Community Medical Center, 99 Route 37 and Hospital Drive, Auditorium C, Toms River, NJ 08755 on Wednesday and Friday evenings, year-
round, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. DBSA is a national and NJ state-wide, non-profit, tax-free, 501(c)3 charitable corporation, whose mission is to help, support, educate, and improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. If you suffer from mood disorders, we welcome you to attend our group. Those who have a family member or friend with these issues are also welcome. It is an entirely voluntary group with no registration required, or payment of dues or fees, but we do accept a small voluntary donation. For more information, call Maureen at 732-536-5826. DBSA Jackson is led by its members, who have similar mental health issues; and have had special training on how to lead groups. If you have questions, call Maureen at 732536-5826.
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Liberty Marching Band Retains State Champion Title
—Photo Provided by the Jackson School District Members of the Jackson Liberty Marching Band performed at the Cavalcade of Bands New Jersey finals on Nov. 2 in Vineland. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - The Jackson Liberty Marching Band is holding onto its crown once again, as the band won the state championship. The group traveled to Vineland on Nov. 2 to compete in the Cavalcade of Bands New Jersey State finals. The marching band earned a first-place finish in their group and had the highest overall score out of all 15 competing bands in both music and color guard. Greta Guarneri, a junior in the band said, “The performance felt really strong. Everyone was pumped while marching off the field because we knew we all did a great job.” Band Director Scott Katona said, “The students, staff and parents worked hard all season long and having the top scores at the end of the night was a great way to end the season.” Jackson Liberty’s 2019 marching band
show was entitled Cirque Noir. The group performed a creepy circus theme and brought many different effects to the field including “shooting” someone out of a cannon, jumping on trampolines, juggling, and backwards bike riding. The show started and ended with a larger than life clown popping out of a giant jack-inthe-box. The band received standing ovations throughout the season, a first in the band’s history, according to Scott Katona. Now that the marching band season has ended, the band’s new focus is continuing to work on their Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble and Woodwind Choir repertoire and organizing the annual vendor fair which includes more than 100 different vendors. This year’s vendor fair will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Jackson Liberty High School. PO Box 521 • Lakehurst, NJ 08733 Phone 732-657-7344 • Fax: 732-657-7388 e-mail: news@jerseyshoreonline.com jerseyshoreonline.com
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Mobile Mammography Van Making Stops In Ocean County By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The AMI Foundation’s Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van returns! The mobile van will make 12 stops throughout Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May Counties this November. The schedule for Ocean County follows: • November 8: LBI Health Dept. (St. Francis Community Center), Long Beach Township • November 22: Manchester Health Center, Lakehurst • November 25: Lakewood Health Center, Lakewood • November 26: Lakewood Health Center, Lakewood In Atlantic County: • November 6: Southern Jersey Family Medicine, Pleasantville • November 7: Southern Jersey Family Medicine, Atlantic City • November 11: Community Food Bank, Egg Harbor Township • November 13: AtlantiCare Hospice, Egg Harbor Township • November 15: New Day Family Success Center, Galloway • November 19: John Brooks Recovery Center, Atlantic City • November 27: Atlantic County Health Services, Northfield
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Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Grant Helped “Layer The Wall” At Grunin Center TOMS RIVER— A generous grant from the ArtsCONNECT program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, allowed for “Layer the Walls” to come to life on the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts recently. The show, created by Liz Parker and Rachel Sullivan of Grand Pistachio, is a performance of puppetry, toy-theater techniques, and masks that explores stories of immigrants in New York City. Like prehistoric sediment, the walls of a building often contain traces and impressions of lives once lived. Parker and Sullivan conceived “Layer the Walls” for children 7 and older after a visit to the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side of New York City, where they learned of the old apartments’ many layers of wallpaper, each applied by an immigrant family. “Layer the Walls” is set within a tenement due to be torn down, the interior of which is plastered with 40 layers of wallpaper. The show’s puppets, designed by Spica Wobbe, help the audience to imagine the proud and perilous histories of the building’s Italian, Jewish, and Irish occupants. “We are grateful to the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation for funding this production of ‘Layer the Walls.’ Their support made it possible for us to engage with many residents across Ocean County,” Mark Wilson, Director of Cultural Affairs at the Grunin Center said. “Through our community engagement activity, we are giving students the tools to search out their own immigration stories,” Wilson added. The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation was established in 1979 to promote and support multistate arts programming in a region that includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Over the last 35 years, the Foundation has expanded its reach to include national and international initiatives. The Foundation’s work is focused on performing arts touring, jazz, independent film, support for individual artists, and international cultural exchange. Grand Pistachio was formed by Liz Parker and Rachel Sullivan after 10 years creating and performing together. Infusing their work with a sense of wonder, the duo chooses topics that inspire their own curiosity and imagination. The pair has a signature two-person performance style that utilizes highly theatrical forms of performance including puppetry mask and music to transport and engage audiences. \ In 2015, Parker and Sullivan were selected for The New Victory Theater’s prestigious LabWorks program, where they began development of “Layer the Walls.” The Jim Henson Foundation selected “Layer the Walls” for a family grant in 2017. The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, is a performing arts center dedicated to providing art and entertainment to Ocean County and the Jersey Shore. Featuring premiere acts from across the globe, the Grunin Center’s intimate venue allows patrons to experience once-ina-lifetime from venerated artists, hometown musicians, and unique entertainers. Music performances of all genres, theatre, film, and dance make their way to the Grunin Center stage each season. The Grunin Center is also the home to young performers from various educational performing arts organizations, including Ocean County College students from the performing arts and fine arts programs, and the Ocean County and NJ State Teen Arts Festivals. Our Art Gallery highlights local artists by displaying several collections throughout the year. Additionally, the Garden State Philharmonic is the Orchestra-in-Residence. For more information, visit grunincenter.org.
Learn Sales Strategies at The Ocean County Library TOMS RIVER – The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library will host “How to Develop and Implement Successful Sales Strategies” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. This workshop will outline the steps to selling any product or service in any industry. Presenter Tom Martucci will discuss how to increase sales, confidence, and motivation.
Martucci has an extensive career in sales and management. This program is presented in partnership with SCORE of Ocean County. Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events. The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.
Women’s Equality Program To Be Held At Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER - The program “Equal Means Equal” is an unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. Join members of the National Organization for Women at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 in Mancini Hall at the Toms River Library, 101 Washington St. for this special program. The event will start at 6 p.m. with chocolate
and conversation and the documentary “Equal Means Equal” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m. there will be a discussion about planning for 2020. This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Chapter of the National Organization for Women. For additional information e-mail oceancountynow@gmail.com
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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Holiday spirit has returned the Ocean County Mall and with it…Santa Claus! It was recently announced that the Santa has made his way back to the area for the annual Simon Santa Photo Experience at Ocean County Mall. Santa arrived on November 1, 2019 and will visit until December 24, 2019. “Visiting the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Ocean County Mall is a fun way for families to create lasting memories and experience all the joy that the holiday season has to offer,” Erin Barbato, Director of Marketing and Business Development. “We recognize the importance of sharing traditions with loved ones during the holidays and want to enable families to experience this special time with Santa that they have come to cherish each year at Ocean County Mall.” We know everyone loves to make a visit to see Santa while doing their holiday shopping. If you want to skip those pesky lines, look for the Santa Fast Pass program at santasfastpass. com/scheduling/ZyAswvVY:ocean-county-mall. The mall will also host family sun events including Caring Santa and Pet Photo Nights. Caring Santa provides children with all
spectrums of special needs and their families with the opportunity to visit with Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. Caring Santa will occur in association with Autism Speaks before mall hours on November 17 from 9:30-11 a.m. and again on December 1, 2019 between 7:30-9 a.m. Reserve your appointment online at simon. com/mall/ocean-county-mall/stores/santa-photo-experience/stream/caring-santa--sunday-november-17th-6148672. In addition, Pet Photo Nights will take place on November 24, 2019 at 6-7 p.m. and again on December 8, 2019 between 9-10 p.m. This is an opportunity for all members of the family, pet and human, to visit with Santa! The set receives extensive cleaning following the event to minimize potential risks to allergy sufferers. Visit: simon.com/mall/ocean-county-mall/stores/santa-photo-experience/stream/ pet-photos-with-santa-6147134. Lastly, join in on December 6, 6-8 p.m., for Santa’s Arrival Cookies and Milk Party in Center Court. Enjoy free cookies and milk for kids, holiday activities, giveaways and story time with Mrs. Claus. Visit: simon.com/mall/ ocean-county-mall/stream/santas-arrival-cookies-milk-party-6149721.
Popular Magazines Available Digitally At Library TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is expanding its digital magazine collection by adding titles to OverDrive and introducing a new platform through EBSCO, Flipster. Combined with existing platform RBdigital, there will now be a total of 140 titles across the three platforms. All Ocean County Library cardholders in good standing will have access to Flipster, OverDrive, and RBdigital. Each of the three platforms contains its own unique selection of magazines. The initial collection on Flipster will consist of 49 titles. Flipster users may download as many titles as they want, and re-download as often as they would like. Weekly magazines check out for two days; monthly issues for one week. Customers can log in to Flipster using their library card number.
The initial collection on OverDrive will consist of 50 titles. Magazine checkouts will not count towards a customer’s five checkout limit. Magazines check out for 14 days and renewals are available. Back issues (from the date of the Ocean County Library’s subscription) will be available. Customers log in to OverDrive using their library card number. RBdigital now has 41 active subscriptions. Current issues of Macworld and TVyNovelas can now be found on OverDrive. Current issues of National Geographic Kids, Vogue, and Wired can now be found on Flipster. Customers can check out an unlimited number of RBdigital titles for as long as they like and can also use RBdigital once they establish an account. All three platforms have apps available for mobile reading.
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By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department continues to grow with the recent addition of three new officers, sworn in at a recent township council meeting. According to the department, all three new officers were hired from other agencies through the Department of Personnel’s intergovernmental transfer (IGT) program. Welcome Officers Stephen Purtell, Eric Fricks, and Kevin Scheuerman Jr. to the Jackson Police Department. Purtell, 24, is a graduate of both Lacey High School and Ocean County College. Purtell comes to Jackson from the Beach Haven Police Department, where he served since 2014. His most recent assignment was in the detective bureau. Fricks, also 24, is a graduate of both Toms River High School and Ocean County College. Fricks comes to Jackson from the Scotch Plains Police Department, where served for the past year. Prior to that, Fricks served with the Helmetta Police Department, Mantoloking Police Department and the Seaside Park Police Department. Scheuerman Jr., is a graduate of Central Regional High School, Ocean County College, Rutgers University. He comes to Jackson from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department where he has served since 2016. These three will be attending departmental training and then be assigned to a Field Training Officer. Upon successful completion of the FTO program, they will be assigned to a patrol squad. “We would like to thank the Township Administration and our residents for all their support as the agency grows to respond to the needs of the growing township,” stated Jackson Police.
Jackson United Methodist Church Hosts Monday Meetings
JACKSON – The United Methodist Church is hosting “Christian Friends Forever” meetings for adults and older teens with special needs who are interested in fellowship. The meetings are held on the first two Mondays of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church located at 68 Bennetts Mills Rd. Activities include music, skits, games, as well as group discussion and prayer. The materials used are adaptable for all levels of cognitive abilities and are appropriate for all Christian faiths: Methodist, Catholic, Baptist etc. Attendees travel from several churches in Ocean and Monmouth counties. In December many of the members also take part as actors for the church’s popular living nativity event which has been known to draw more than 100 people. The meeting schedule the remainder of 2019 includes Dec. 2, 9, Jan. 6, and 13. For further information call the church office at 732833-8808 or Meredith Markov at 732-367-0751.
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The Disgusting Tricks in Your Treats! By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
As Halloween has passed us by, a lot of parents plan special outings and trickor-treating events for the kids. I used to do that too, even decorating the house a little bit but today, I’m not really fond of skeletons and morbid spiders and whatnot. Speaking of whatnot, you already know how much I despise the pushing of unnecessary, toxic chemicals on us, right? But there’s something even more revolting. It’s the government handbook called, “The Food Defect Action Levels.” This guidebook spells out exactly how much mold, rat hair, maggots, parasites and bug parts can go into our food. It’s shocking how generous these limits are! If you just want to eat your food and keep your head in the sand, here’s your cue to stop reading me and turn to the comic section. If you have a morbid curiosity of what the FDA shamelessly allows us to eat then read on. One peanut butter sandwich (approx. 100 grams of peanut butter) could have 30 or more pieces of insect parts on it. (Now I know that is gross, and I also know that no amount of jelly will allow you to unsee that visual so I’m sorry I’ve messed with your brain! FYI, the jelly drama is about to get worse.) Carmine. Carmine is a lovely word to use, it flows off the tongue so beautifully, but it comes from boiling up some beetles. It’s a beautiful red dye, that adds color to some popular brands of red/purple jelly and frosting. I warned you it was going to get worse! Carmine is found in millions of different foods, candies and especially
lipsticks. You may see it as 75470 or E129, or the most deceptive of all, “natural red 4.” These are all code for carmine. Starbucks was pressured to get rid of the buggy colorant from their beautiful Strawberry Frappaccino. Cockroaches. The FDA approves of cockroach and other bug parts in chocolate bars and liquours. The FDA lets them put on average 60 insect pieces into every 100 grams of chocolate! This is considered safe for consumption by the FDA. Egad! Remember these bugs carry pathogens such as salmonella, E Coli and Listeria. Gelatin. Gelatin is a tasteless compound (actually a protein) that is used to thicken candy, and also lots of foods and drinks. It comes specifically from prolonged boiling of animal parts like skin, bones, connective tissue and cartilage. It is usually pork derived, but can also come from pigs, chicken, cows and fish. Shellac. Shellac is a resin that is excreted by the female lac bug. The bug poop is processed and dissolved in alcohol which then makes it a liquid shellac, which can then be used as a food glaze or dye. You’ll find it on gobs of candy including candy corn, Raisinets, Tootsie Rolls, Junior Mints, Sugar Babies and jelly beans. It’s used widely in the dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industry. These additives are not considered “unsafe,” however they are gross, unnecessary additives that should not be so rampant in our food supply. The FDA should reduce the acceptable allowances and closely regulate food makers so we don’t have to eat so many nauseating things!
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State Files Complaint Against District For Mishandling AntiSemitic Incident
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By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – A complaint has been filed with the Monmouth County Vocational School District following an anti-Semitic incident which caused a Jewish student to transfer out of the district, announced Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. Grewal and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued a Finding of Probable Cause (FPC) against the Monmouth County Vocational School District over the issue, claiming that the district failed to properly address the harassment. In June 2018, a parent filed a complaint with the DCR claiming that her daughter, a minor at the time, was subjected to unlawful discrimination based on religion at the district-run Marine Academy of Science and Technology (MAST) high school. According to the parent’s complaint, her daughter’s classmates targeted their anti-Semitic sentiments at her over the course of three years. She later transferred out of the school for her senior year. In an April 2018 incident, two male students wrote “I H8 JEWS” in large letters in the sand at a school-sponsored event and then shared a photo of one of them lying on the ground next to the message. The complainant said her daughter was extremely upset by the image when she received it over text, as well as by student comments that followed. One student even suggested the picture be used as the cover for the yearbook. The girl’s father then brought the matter of the photo and comments to the school district, which led to her being called a “snitch” by her fellow students, shunned during the school day and outside of school. According to DCR’s investigation, the MAST high school disciplined the student involved, doling out four-day, out-of-school suspensions on the two students responsible as well as a two-day suspension on the student who commented that the photo should be used as the yearbook cover.
But according to the complaint, that was all they did. The FPC states that “it does not appear the school took any broader actions to discern the extent of anti-Semitic behavior at the school, or to address the reported concerns.” “Our schools are there to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which our young people can learn and grow,” said Attorney General Grewal. “Hate and harassment have no place in our schools, and it’s ultimately the responsibility of school officials to ensure that their schools offer a learning environment that is not hostile to individuals with any particular religious background or other protected characteristics.” The FPC notes that this incident may have been part of a “broader pattern of anti-Semitic conduct at MAST that called for broader institutional actions on the part of the school.” Thus, the complaint alleges that the school may “have not acted reasonably” under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD). The mother’s complaint speaks to this, naming a few other incidents of harassment, alleging: Suring her daughter’s sophomore year, her fellow students drew swastikas on cafeteria lunch tables and on their notebooks Students publically read Adolf Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” during “read” periods in class, even though the book was not an assigned part of the curriculum A rock with the word “Adolf” written on it was placed on top of a water cooler directly behind the girl’s assigned seat in English class. In an interview with DCR, the teacher explained that once she was made aware that the rock said “Adolf,” she disposed of it on a pile of rocks behind her classroom, but did not report the incident. A Finding of Probable Cause does not resolve a civil rights complaint. Rather, it means the State has concluded its preliminary investigation and determined there is sufficient evidence to support a reasonable suspicion New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) has been violated.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Joe Pesci’s $6.5M Lavallette Home Is For Sale
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European Christmas Craft Fair & Market Jõululaat —Photo courtesy Realtor.com By Kimberly Bosco LAVALLETTE – Ever wonder what it would be like to visit the home of a celebrity? How about live in one? For those of you who have $6.5 million lying around, New Jersey native and famous actor Joe Pesci’s lavish Lavallette home is now on the market. Many will recall Pesci from one of his many famous films including “Home Alone,” “Goodfellas,” and “My Cousin Vinny.” According to Realtor.com, Pesci’s 7,219 sq. ft. home at 91 Pershing Blvd. is for sale for $6.5 million. According to the realtor site this “Celebrity owned West Point Island Custom Contemporary waterfront home has it all.” Pesci’s home not only boasts eight
bedrooms and eight bathrooms, but also a private elevator, open floor plan, a master bedroom suite that includes a private balcony, a luxury bathroom, and private office. “This magnificent home proudly sits on the Bay and is a short bike ride to the ocean, it also stunningly blends interior and exterior to create an entertaining showplace and also offers a tranquil retreat like setting. To fi nish off this luxury home we have 7 additional bedrooms, 7 full baths and a beautiful patio that surrounds a heated pool with spa on a private double lot that includes a deep-water bulkhead. Nothing like this is on the market today and should not be missed!” read the description on Realtor.com.
Two Free Health Programs To Be Held At Hackensack Meridian On Nov. 26 JACKSON — Two free health programs will be held on Nov. 26. Hackensack Meridian Health Village, Jackson is hosting a free exercise and strength training lecture at 11 a.m. – noon, at 27 S. Cooks Bridge Rd. Attendees will learn how strength training affects metabolism and how to manage chronic health issues. Registration is required, visit HackensackMeridianHealth. org/Events or call 1-800-560-9990. The second program will be hosted by
Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The New Moms Network meeting will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. at the same location at the lower level conference center. Meetings are open to all moms and their infants and include group discussions on all topics pertaining to life with an infant, and enable moms to meet and share experiences. Perinatal Health Educator Nurse Linda Carroll leads discussions. First time attendees should call her at 732-776-4281 prior to attending.
Holiday Toyland Returns To Jackson
JACKSON - Mayor Michael Reina and the Jackson Township Senior Center will present Toyland, a winter wonderland of holiday fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 7 and December 8. The festive event will take place at the Jackson Senior Center at 45 Don Connor
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Toms River - House. Waterfront. 4BR, 2 bath. 732-270-9090. (47)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
55 plus Toms River, Sarasota - 2 bed 1 ba. move-in condition, newly painted, windows, carpets. $149,900 HOA, many amenities 862-262-7232. (47)
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)
Open House - Nov. 14-1, 12 p.m.-3 p.m. 1 Bolans Ct. Holiday City. 55 plus. Sarasota. 2 bd, 1ba. Exellent condition. Move right in. 862-262-7232. (47)
Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying Cash for Rock , Blues , Jazz , Reggae , Metal , Punk , Elvis. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (51)
Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $10/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules. We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide.Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher. Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org EOE. (51)
Leisure Village West - 2BR, 1Ba, remodeled kitchen and bath. $95,000. 732-657-8537. (49)
For Rent Township Of Ocean WT, NJ Home for rent. 1BR, full bath. Fully furnished. Close to Lagoon. Off street parking. All utilities included. W/D. $1,000/month. 1 month security. No pets. No smoking. Month to month. Shown by appointment only. Call 609-339-9450. (48) Suncrest Village ApartmentsWe offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments each with one bath. All upgraded apartments include granite countertops and stainless steel appliances with planked flooring. Washer and dryer in the apartment home. We are pet* friendly. Amenities* include swimming pool, fitness center tot lot and dog run. We tour Monday - Friday 8a.m.-3:30 p.m. Located at 2218 Benchley Ct., Manchester, NJ 08759. 732-657-3340. Call for a tour now! (49)
Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. old. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338. (48) Nice Lady - Seeks gentleman companion in reasonable good health, easygoing, 62-72. Call 732-281-7616. Leave message if no answer. (47)
Items Wanted 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 - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (52) 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) CASH FOR VINYL REORDS - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (49) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)
Items For Sale Golden Technologies Seat Lift Chair - Like new, only used for a short time, always covered. Model PR401 – Large (23” wide seat), 375 lb. capacity, Sterling Grey. Over $800 new, asking $425 or BO. Pick-up only Manahawkin, 609-698-5358. (47)
Help Wanted Counter Help and Tailor Wanted Part time hours. Mens and womens tailoring. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) 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) Cashier - One Dollar Zone, Howell. Apply in store or online. www.one dollarzone.com. 732-987-6004. (48) 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 toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Part Time Activities Assistant Skilled Nursing. Competitive Rate and excellent benefits The Pines is currently recruiting for a Part Time Activities Assistant to plan, coordinator, and implement activities in our Skilled Nursing Unit. This individual will work a schedule of 32 hours week Wednesday through Saturday. The hours are basically afternoon and evenings. Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (51) Skilled Laborer - New Constrution Site in Toms River. Full Time. Call Nick 732-261-4267. (49) 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) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing Sign on Bonus of $1000 for FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing Hire (Payable in 90 days) Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 days per Pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. $ Assisted Living Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. All positions require every other weekend. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (51)
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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS
7 Years After Sandy, Many Still Battling A Broken System
—Photo courtesy Robin Sinor The Beach Haven West section of Stafford Township was greatly damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy in 2012. By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – This year marked the 7th anniversary of the day Superstorm Sandy struck the Jersey coast, taking over 140 lives and causing at least $70 billion in damage. While many would say the Jersey Shore is on the mend or nearly healed, there are a remaining few who continue to feel the lasting effects of Sandy’s devastation at home. State and local leaders came together recently to draw attention to the flaws in recovery programs and the rising cost of flood insurance that have kept so many from fully rebuilding their homes destroyed by Sandy, even now in 2019. The Quinn family of Silverton in Toms River is one of these families. Seven years ago, storm surges from the Barnegat Bay sent three foot waves crashing into Doug Quinn’s ranch-style home, flooding the house where he lived with his teenaged daughter with four feet of water. Later, Quinn became one of many who were underpaid by their flood insurance company after Sandy. Despite a $254,000 damage assessment and $250,000 in flood insurance coverage, the Quinn’s initially received only $92,000, of which their mortgage company held half, leaving them with little money to remediate and rebuild. Quinn spent years tied up in the NJ Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program, which was created under the Christie Administration. The RREM Program is meant to provide grant awards to
the primary residences of homeowners for activities necessary to restore their storm-damaged homes, including reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation and/or other mitigation activities, according to the NJ Department of Community Affairs. The holdup ended up costing him even more, adding $42,000 in legal fees in the fight to get what he was entitled to rebuild. On Oct. 27, 2019, nearly seven years to the day Sandy hit, Quinn was joined by Senator Bob Menendez, and other Sandy survivors and advocates as he returned to his finally-rebuilt home. “We are happy to finally get home after Superstorm Sandy,” said Quinn. The Quinn family was first visited by Sen. Menendez in July 2014, when they discussed the systemic problems that delayed recovery for thousands of Sandy survivors. “When I visited Doug’s storm-wrecked home back in 2014, I made a promise that I wouldn’t stop fighting until he and his family could return home. It’s been an honor to keep that promise, but I won’t be satisfied until we fix what’s broken,” said Sen. Menendez. The theme of the Oct. 27 celebration at Quinn’s newly-rebuilt home was ‘finished but undone,’ because while the Quinns finally regained their home, many other families have not and there is much work to be done to fix disaster recovery systems. “The fact that it took seven years shows just how broken disaster recovery is in America and how badly the National Flood Insurance
Program needs to be reformed,” said Quinn. “American families need affordable flood insurance and the senator’s NFIP reauthorization bill promises to deliver that by eliminating the waste and fraud that have come to characterize the program” Sen. Menendez, chair of the Sandy Task Force and a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee that oversees the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), authored the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform (NFIP-Re) Act of 2019, which “tackles systemic problems with flood insurance, puts it back on solid fiscal ground, and reframes the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one that focuses more on prevention and mitigation to spare the high cost of rebuilding after flood disasters,” according to officials. Menendez claims that “without real reform, we’ll be facing the same exact problems we faced after Superstorm Sandy when the next storm comes.” The NFIP-Re caps premiums to keep flood insurance affordable but also includes individual and community wide mitigation. Affordable flood insurance is key to ensuring the revival and survival of coastal communities, according to Joe Mangino, President of the New Jersey Organizing Project (NJOP). “If our flood insurance rates triple or quadruple over the next four years all this fighting we have done over the last 7 years to get myself, Doug and other families home will be useless because we will be forced out and our communities will crumble,” said Mangino. NFIP-Re also holds insurance companies accountable for underpayment, and eliminates the ‘earth movement’ clause that plagued some Sandy survivors. The earth movement clause is an exclusion found in many property insurance policies eliminating coverage for loss resulting from earth movement, except ensuing fire, according to IRMI. More than five million American families, including more than 220,000 New Jerseyans, depend upon the NFIP, which Congress must reauthorize before it expires next month. “The current NFIP does not work for our communities and we need to see a better, affordable and a fair NFIP. We support the NFIP Re as it works for us and our communities - not the insurance companies,” stated Jody Stewart of the NJOP. “New Jersey Organizing Project’s goal is to see every Sandy survivor get home
and be able to afford to stay in their homes.” Another Sandy survivor, and organizer with the NJOP, Alison Arne highlighted that this is not just a coastal issue but a statewide issue, as 95 percent of NJ municipalities have flood insurance claims filed. “And that’s why the NFIP-Re is so important, it puts billions of dollars into mitigation. For every $1 we spend in mitigation, we save $6 in disaster recovery,” she added. In addition to flawed recovery programs or costly flood insurance premiums, organizations like NJOP are working to address another issue: clawbacks. A clawback is the recovery of monies already paid by insurance companies or programs requiring storm survivors to pay back their own insurance money, a loan, or a grant because of “an outdated and dysfunctional disaster recovery system,” as the NJOP puts it. Robert Wachendorf of Brick Township is yet another Sandy survivor, one who has lost nearly everything to the storm and now faces a fear of clawbacks. Wachendorf and his family were displaced by Sandy and are still not yet returned home, residing in a rental for the time being. “A clawback can be very damaging to our family since we’ve recently exhausted our savings and are now saddled with heavy credit card debt,” he explained. Mangino visited the Wachendorf family on Oct. 27, along with other leaders including Congressman Andy Kim, at their rental home. “It’s tragic that Robert and Kristine’s children have spent either all or most of their lives as displaced Sandy victims. They deserve to have family stability. Recovery programs need to work faster and more efficiently than what is currently taking place with Sandy recovery,” Mangino said. Some action has been taken already, when Governor Phil Murphy put a freeze on clawbacks in 2018. However, the problem has not yet been solved. As NJOP stated, a freeze does not mean money is not owed, just that repayment is not due at this time. Congressman Kim added: “It breaks my heart when families tell me they are still not in their homes after Superstorm Sandy…To those of you whose homes were damaged, to those of you scammed by fraud or treated unfairly, to those of you worried about the next storm or flood, I promise you I will keep fighting for you and your families.”
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—Photo Submitted By Jackson Elks Lodge #2744 Members of Jackson Elks Lodge #2744 gather on November 10 for a Veterans Day ceremony at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Cemetery in Wrightston, Burlington County. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Elks Lodge #2744 came out on November 10 for their annual Veterans Day trip to the Brigadier General William C Doyle Cemetery in Wrightstown, Burlington County. Those in attendance, presented a wreath at the Elks South East District Veteran’s marker. Elks Lodge member and spokesman Joe
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New Egypt American Legion Post 455 Hosts Bingo Fridays PLUMSTED – Every Friday, members of New Egypt American Legion Post 455, host bingo starting at 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and early bird bingo starts at 7:15 p.m. The first number called for regular bingo is 7:30 p.m. The post is located at 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt.
Enjoy progressive jackpots, a 50/50 raffle and refreshments that are sold during the event. For additional details call the post at 609-758-8131 or e-mail event chairman Fred Schaber at bingochairman@alpost455nj.org. For other post events you can visit www. alpost455nj.org/bingohome.php
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The Ocean County Library Joins National Effort To Provide Unlimited Copies Of New eBook
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is joining public libraries nationwide in a new digital reading program, the Libraries Transform Book Pick, which offers access to the same ebook for a twoweek period. The first ebook selection is
the newly released title “After the Flood” by Kassandra Montag, published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. “After the Flood” will be available Oct. 7 to 21 through the Ocean County Library
at theoceancountylibrary.org. Readers will only need a library card and the Libby app to download a free copy of the ebook to their device. There will be no waitlist or holds for the title. “After the Flood” is an inventive and riv-
eting climate fiction saga from a promising new author. In a starred review, Booklist states, “Montag’s thrilling debut takes place in a future climate-change-altered world overrun by water… Anchored by a complicated, compelling heroine, this gripping, speculative, high-seas adventure is impossible to put down.” Karen Slaughter, international bestselling author of “The Last Widow,” calls Montag “a visionary new talent!” The Libraries Transform Book Pick is a collaboration between the American Library Association (ALA) and Rakuten OverDrive. The program gives public libraries and their staff the opportunity to bring readers in their community together to discover a new ebook and celebrate the very best in reading. The selection of “After the Flood” for the Libraries Transform Book Pick was made in consultation with experts at Booklist, the book review magazine of the ALA. For more information about the Libraries Transform Book Pick, visit ilovelibraries. org/libraries-transform-book-pick. You can also follow the Libraries Transform Book Pick on ALA’s Facebook and Twitter and join the discussion on social media using the hashtag #LTBookPick.
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 732-8496309 or 732-207-4029. Space is limited so don’t delay.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 16 - NOV 22 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): It is possible that a partner or loved one will not agree with your business or financial decisions in the early part of the week. Back up your plans with concrete evidence based on past performance and traditions. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The more you learn, the more you earn. Apply your spare time to studying a subject that is germane to your career. Make use of your research skills in the week ahead, even if friends interrupt your investigations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The friends you make on the job or in the workplace could influence your thinking. In the week to come, you might be inspired to try something new. Group dynamics could play a large part in your daily routines. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your partner might be preoccupied with a pet project or perhaps will become passionate about achieving a longheld ambition. You can support them, celebrate every small triumph, and offer consolation if plans go astray in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may become more conscious of your public or social standing and pay more attention to appearances in the upcoming week. Put some effort into beautifying your corner of the world. Neighbors will notice your efforts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could develop as this week unfolds. Your partner or a close friend distract you a bit with unrealizable goals. Focus on the job at hand and something worthwhile will be accomplished.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You and a partner might not always be on the same wavelength in the upcoming week, but you can still be helpful teammates. Try to focus on the facts and avoid muddled thinking. You can’t outfox the fox. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep a smile on your face in the beginning of the week and you may win over new friends or receive an invitation to join a club or group. You may need to study hard to understand weighty concepts and terminology. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on staying within budgetary boundaries by looking for sales and buying only what you need. Your occupational ambitions could come to fruition this week if you are a team player and willing to participate in group roundtables. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more organized and self-disciplined you are in the week ahead, the more likely you’ll realize your ambitions. Intense focus on the task at hand and attentiveness to the rules may be required to make your dreams come true. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It isn’t necessary to reinvent the wheel. Your novel ideas may already be outlined in textbooks or reviewed online. Do some homework. You can rely on the lessons of the past as guideposts to get you through the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might seesaw between being sensible and being a spendthrift in the week ahead. You might make impulsive purchases that seem frivolous at the time but could come in handy just when they are needed.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fish Fillets Make It Quick And Easy To Move Your Grilling Indoors By Wolfgang Puck
Many people refer to the Labor Day weekend, now more than two months past, as the unofficial end of summer grilling season. But those of us who love to grill know that you can’t stop just because you’ve turned the calendar page. There are diehards, of course, who brave the elements to continue grilling outdoors. I’ve even known of people who protect their food and themselves with an umbrella in the pouring rain to keep practicing their favorite cooking method, regardless of the fact that they’ll trudge back indoors soaking wet and saturated with smoke-but feeling happy that their food still turned out perfect. I prefer an easier approach. When I want to grill food indoors at home, I like to use of a ridged grill, whether a countertop one that’s electrically heated or a simpler model that you heat up right over a burner on your stove. When preheated before food is placed on it, the pan produces flavorful seared markings very similar to those you get from an outdoor grill. You may not get the exact same tastes, of course, because you’ll lack the scent that comes from fat and juices dripping onto hot coals or gas-heated lava rocks beneath an outdoor grill’s cooking grid. But, especially if you start with a recipe full of lively seasonings, you won’t notice a big difference between the results of outdoor and indoor grilling. That said, there are other important points to bear in mind. First, I make sure to use a ridged grill with a nonstick surface, so you won’t have to grease or spray it before putting food on. More importantly, I prefer to prepare items that cook quickly, because the high-heat method will still fill the kitchen with very fragrant scents and some smoke - so you don’t want the cooking to go one for too long. (Be sure to turn on your kitchen fan and crack open a window as well, so you won’t set off any smoke alarms!) For an example of a recipe that fulfills these requirements perfectly, I hope you’ll try my Grilled Marinated Swordfish with Garlic, Ginger, Lime and Chiles. It bursts with bright flavors, and the swordfish steaks (you can also use other mild-tasting fish like halibut or yellowtail tuna) cook in little more than 10 minutes. No wonder it became one of the most popular recipes I used when I first began demonstrating my own reversible electric grill/griddle years ago on the Home Shopping Network. (You could also make it with a hinged electric
countertop grill, which cooks from both sides at once, cutting the cooking time in half.) Serve the fish with a rice pilaf and your favorite tomato salsa. Then close your eyes and imagine you’re dining outdoors! Grilled Marinated Swordfish with Garlic, Ginger, Lime and Chiles Serves 4 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 3 medium limes Grated zest of 1 medium lime 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 small fresh serrano chiles, or 1 large jalapeño, halved, stemmed, seeded, deveined and finely chopped 1 small bunch cilantro leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon brown sugar 4 swordfish steaks, each about 6 ounces (185 g) and 3/4 inch (18 mm) thick Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper In a large sealable food-storage bag, combine the olive oil, lime juice and zest, garlic, chiles, cilantro, ginger and sugar. Seal the bag and gently shake to combine the ingredients. Trim the skin and any traces of connective tissue from the sides of the swordfish steaks. If you like, carefully cut out the darker red areas of meat, known as the bloodlines, which have a slightly stronger flavor that some people do not like. Open the bag and put the swordfish fillets inside with the marinade. Seal the bag, eliminating any air, and gently move the swordfish fillets to coat them evenly. Put the bag inside a pan or shallow bowl large enough to hold it comfortably. Place in the refrigerator and leave the swordfish to marinate for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight, turning the bag over occasionally. Over high heat, preheat a nonstick ridged electric indoor grill or stovetop grill pan. Meanwhile, remove the swordfish steaks from the marinade and pat off excess moisture with paper towels without wiping off the pieces of zest, garlic, chiles, cilantro and ginger. Season the swordfish steaks on both sides with salt and pepper and place them on the grill. Cook them undisturbed, turning them once, until well seared and cooked through to a temperature of 145 F (63 C) on an instant-read thermometer carefully inserted into the center, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve immediately.
(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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