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November 21, 2020
Code Enforcement Busy Catching Violations
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township Code Enforcement Office Supervisor Andrew Cheney addressed the Township Council during a recent meeting concerning how the office is operating. The visit came following a prior council meeting where several residents expressed frustration and some criticism toward enforcement of zoning codes in the community. Cheney said “during past meetings there has been some questions about what zoning enforcement has been doing in town and I want to give you some rough numbers as of this date. We’ve written over 560 notices of violations in the township for various
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─Photo courtesy Jackson High School Jaguar Band Publicity Members of the Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty High School bands came together recently for a special performance.
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Memorial and Liberty High School Marching Bands came together to combine their talent for a special performance night. The special event showcased the talent
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of the performers from both high schools. The musicians are dealing with the cancellation of many band events due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Jaguar Band Publicity representative Marybeth Learn said, “there was no competition
season and barely any rehearsal opportunities but both bands did an amazing job!” She noted it was a beautiful night when the two bands came together at the Jackson Liberty High School stadium. “It was an emotional and proud
moment for families and friends to support and cheer these talented dedicated students.” Learn said that students endured the limited rehearsal time they had very well. They also took care to adhere to the state health (Band - See Page 2)
Local WWII Vet Tells His Story
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – He may be 95, but his drive is strong, his memories are vivid and his quips are sharp and humorous. Thomas Connizzo recently reflected on his time serving in the U.S. Marines during World War II. Connizzo, a resident of Ortley Beach was joined
by family members, friends and American Legion Post Commander William P. Kevish recently where he shared his service record on video for inclusion in a special tribute program by the Bristol Myers pharmaceutical company. Kevish said that the post is proud to have Connizzo as a mem-
ber and was pleased that Bristol Myers had chosen him among the many U.S. Marine veterans to be showcased in the firm’s salute to veterans of America series. Speaking about his time in training, he said, “I went to Paris Island which is where I started. We had the California Marines. They were the
elite. We had a lot of hardships. We lived in a tent for most of the time until we were ready to go into combat. We had a lot of rain and you never stayed dry in the tent. Your clothes were wet and uncomfortable. “I wasn’t in too many battles. The one battle I was in was enough. Peleliu which was the
smallest island and we had a lot of Marines there but we couldn’t do anything because there were too many coral rocks and you needed two pair of shoes because the coral rocks were so sharp that they could cut your shoes apart. It was mostly uncomfortable at the time.” The Battle of Peleliu, (WWII - See Page 2)
Fulfill Opens First Ever “Benefits Bus”
By Alyssa Riccardi ASBURY PARK – Fulfi ll has launched a Benefits Bus, the fi rst-in-the-nation benefits station on wheels. Community leaders, state and local officials, and residents all gathered around the brand new Benefits Bus that hit the streets recently in Asbury Park. The Fulfill Benefits Bus brings services directly to people in need while doing so in a COVID-safe way. The Benefits Bus includes three socially distant workstations with plexiglass protection. Once the bus is parked, a “slide” mechanism on the bus makes the space wide enough to allow at least six feet between the workstations. The bus also has a ventilation system, running water, heat, a restroom, and a chair lift. All bus team members will register families for SNAP (food stamps), affordable health care, and Medicaid. They also aid with tax preparation, affordable housing applications, budgeting and money management, utility expenses, and senior services. (Bus - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 guidelines but it was “a tremendous accomplishment and they successfully pulled it off.” It would have been a hectic competition season for both bands and in a typical season band members would have been traveling all over the tri-state area performing and interacting with many other marching programs. Their season would have typically run from July to November. It helps build character, friendships, teamwork, camaraderie, life long friendships in conjunction with music and performance skills. With the lack of these opportunities this fi rst ever band night was developed through suggestion of the school district’s Supervisor of Athletics Robert Paneque. He suggested the idea to showcase both bands’ talent and their hard work to those residents of Jackson Township. It also gave the students “a sense of normalcy in an otherwise very unorthodox season,” Learn said. A few months ago original field shows were changed which takes months to plan and a lot of new music had to be learned and memorized. Learn said the Color Guard choreography had to be introduced and students learn very early that there are no shortcuts to success. “This year was no exception.” Cooperation and perseverance were never as important as they were this year and it showed during the evening performance. “The Star Spangled Banner” opened the evening’s performance by both bands together. That set the tone early on in the evening. Next, the Jackson HS Marching
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code named Operation Stalemate II by the United States Military was fought between the U.S. and Japan during the Mariana and Palau Campaign from September to November 1944 on the island of Peleliu. American forces lost 2,336 men with 8,450 wounded while Japanese forces lost 10,695 men with 202 captured - 19 were Japanese soldiers and 183 were foreign laborers. Seventeen tanks were also lost by the Japanese. U.S. Marines of the 1st Marine Division, and the U.S. Army’s 81st Infantry Division fought to seize an airstrip on the small coral island. “Like everything else, we had to get over that hurdle. I didn’t serve anywhere else. That was enough. We lost more men there then we did in the whole Pacific because it was such a small island. I only passed by Iwo Jima. I wasn’t there much at all because that wasn’t our area of fighting,” Connizzo added. Connizzo spoke with emotion about losing his best friend early on during his time in service. “He was a good buddy of mine who had a wife and two boys. He was one of only a few men who died straight away and it was a great hardship because I had lost one of my best friends. We had been in boot camp together and Paris Island and we did a lot before we got into the combat area.” “I would put my life in his hands at any time,” he added. He did not wish to speak further on
Jaguar Band performed their 2020 show “I’m Still Standing.” Their show featured the work of pop music icon Elton John and filled the air with a fun and energetic sound. The band is under the direction of Jason Diaz and Eric Ficarra. Their color guard advisor is Caitlyn Ficarra and their drum majors for the season are Nicholas Morales, Troy DiStaso and Rebecca Lewis. Then it came time for the hosts to take to the field with the Jackson Liberty Lion High School Marching Band with their show of the year. They opened with a powerful composition titled “Estancia” and finished with the popular tune “Can’t Stop The Feeling.” The band’s exhilarating sound delighted the audience and its festive vibe topped off the night. The Liberty Band is under the direction of Scott Katona and Assistant Director Dr. Alan Kinsey with Percussion Advisor Jessie Katona and Color Guard Advisor Lyndsey Taft. Drum Majors for this season include Emma Kanis, Cheyenne Thayer and Ian Delapea. As a bonus the bands teamed up again to bring the show to a spectacular climax with “The Hey Song” which is a tune heard at all home football games and is very familiar to Jackson residents. The song illustrates unity and spirit for a great finale. “Everyone will agree that it was a night to remember,” Learn said. “It provided a chance to perform and be recognized for all their hard work and dedication. Many thanks go out to the organizers of this event, the Jackson School District, the band directors and the support of many people.” Many expressed their hope that this might be the fi rst of an annual tradition in the school district. the details of his friend’s death. “He stuck to me and I stuck to him like glue. At one time they called us “Ham and Cheese because that is what went together.” Connizo joined the U.S. Marines at the age of 17. He said, “there was a draft on and a draft is when the government is hard up for men so they push them on into the service. I told my father if I die, I want to die home. My father said in Italian ‘the water’ so I said I’ll join the Marine Corps. I said if I die, I want to die with some of my friends. My father thought the Marines was part of the Navy. I said no pop the Marines and I got him to understand more.” On November 10, 2020 the U.S. Marines marked their 245th anniversary. Connizzo has a book featuring many early photos of himself with his wife and children and they include photos of his time in the service and scenes around the Pacific theater. “I was a rifleman. Your rifle was your best friend. You went to bed with it. You couldn’t leave it out of your sight. We had sergeants and non-commissioned officers who used to make sure that you were sleeping with your rifle because if you had to go into combat suddenly, you had to have your rifle with you,” the Marine veteran said. When asked what the word veteran means to him, Connizzo responded, “A veteran is someone who has served in any branch of service, who fought for this country and to this day is still serving America.” (WWII - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 2 He was also asked his recollection of being part of a team that had a positive impact on someone or something. He responded saying that what he remembered most “was the men I served with. Most of them had come from the draft. They had taken a lot of men.” Connizzo, who earned the rank of corporal, did not remain in the military after the war but he wanted to. “I wanted to stay but my father needed me. We had six kids and my mother had adopted another child. Her sister had died and she adopted her sister’s child and so we became seven.” He said, “my father did not believe in welfare. He said I can’t take nothing for nothing. I have to work. My father did all kinds of odd jobs to earn a living and he was a brick layer and he worked for everybody to put food on the table.” Connizzo transitioned out of the military to help support his family and later went to work in a shoe factory “and became what was known as the heeler. I put heels on shoes. I used to put a kind of cement on the shoe to attach it. If you inhaled it by mistake, you got high,” he said with a laugh. “I also worked in the sanitation department.” “He also worked for the Post Office for many years. He worked at Gracy Station in Manhattan and was a supervisor,” his daughter Toni Cieplensky said. “I lived in Harlem when I was a kid. Later we moved to the Bronx which was a subway ride away from Manhattan,” Connizzo added. “When he moved us all to New Jersey we all thought we were in a foreign country,”
Cieplensky said. Connizzo is proud of his Italian heritage. “My father came from Italy and could not speak or read English very well. He had no one to teach him. He would write letters to his family in Italy and he told us one day we would go to Italy. Well, I got to Italy and I loved it. This is the best country in the world but Italy is a place you must see.” His daughter said during the flight to Italy “they learned he was a World War II veteran and the pilot came out and they let him sit in the cockpit and gave him wings.” “My son (Al Connizzo) and daughter are always there to help me. They are my right arm and legs,” Connizzo said. “They do everything for me. The American Legion here made me an honorary member. I am also a member of the Marine Corps League which is an organization that is part of the Marine Corps.” “In his entire life we never heard anything about his time in the service,” his daughter said while observing the interview. She said that only through friends had he started to open up about his past service in World War II. He will be featured in a video project as part of the profiles in courage according to Operations and Engagement Manager Mary Kate Rogers of Bristol Myers Veterans Community Network Work Place Pillar. Connizzo’s friend Lou Terranova, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, alerted the company about Connizzo in reference to their project. Connizzo will also be profiled in a segment by his friend Bob Steigelman, a fellow Marine, on the Facebook page of the Friends of Ortley Beach group as part of a Veterans Day tribute. Those who join the page can view the segment.
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Continued From Page 1 “Fulfi ll’s mission is to end hunger in our community. But simply feeding the hungry does not address the long-term root of hunger. We believe connecting our neighbors in need to services that can improve their overall situation is key to breaking the cycle of poverty, and as such, hunger. Many of our clients do not drive, and there is no public transportation to our building, so it is crucial that we bring these services to their doorstep while keeping everyone safe,” said Fulfill CEO and President Kim Guadagno. Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot talked to the crowd via Zoom from a jumbotron screen. “As more people are turning to food banks for help, it is imperative that we connect them to all the resources available to get them back on their feet quickly. We are excited to join Fulfi ll today to launch the Benefits Bus and reach as many families as possible,” said Babineaux-Fontenot. Fulfi ll was able to purchase and retrofit the bus thanks to a Feeding America COVID relief grant. Carole Johnson, the Commissioner of New Jersey’s Depar tment of Human Services, was also present at the launch of the Benefits Bus and expressed how the bus would benefit families. “These are challenging times for New Jerseyans,
which is why Fulfi ll’s Benefits Bus is a game-changer in meeting people where they are and helping to connect families to food assistance, medical assistance and much more,” Commissioner Johnson said. “NJ Human Services will continue to use all available levers to get as much assistance to families as possible, but we can only do that in partnership with community leaders like Fulfill. Thanks to former Lieutenant Governor Guadagno, the Fulfi ll SNAP outreach team, and the frontline workforce that works every day to not only meet families’ emergency food needs, but to enroll folks in benefit programs that can offer consistent help. The Benefits Bus is a creative way to increase access to the vital Human Services’ assistance programs that help families stay fed, safe, and healthy.” Curtis Moreland, the President of “From Jersey with Love” hosted the Benefits Bus event outside his pantry on Dewitt Avenue. This pantry is one of roughly 300 feeding agencies Fulfill has in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. If you live in Monmouth or Ocean County, you are eligible for these free, confidential services provided at the Benefits Bus. To make an appointment, call 732-643-5888 or email services@ fulfi llnj.org. To board the Benefits Bus, all clients must have their temperature checked, answer a safety questionnaire, and wear a mask.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Election Lies Continue – Don’t Spread Them Do you know how your parents always told you to tell the truth? That works online, too. We’re only given one mouth so we can only say half of what we hear. At least, that’s how the saying goes. Whoever came up with that saying couldn’t have predicted social media, where all it takes is one finger to push a button and share false information to hundreds of your friends. And with thousands of messages being broadcast at you daily, it can be overwhelming. But I’m asking you to close your eyes, breathe, and try not to be part of the problem. Although officially, the election is over, the electioneering has continued. Everyone is sharing bits of information online and falsehoods abound. Just because someone says something, it doesn’t mean it’s true. Remember how easy rumors spread in high school. We’re not much different now, no matter how many years older we are. Rumors spread easily and it’s our job to ignore them. We all have a part in taking out the trash. Therefore, I’m asking each and every one of you to be very, very careful with what “news” you
consume and share via social media. There are still a lot of lies being circulated. The Powers That Be can simply throw a bunch of words and an image together and people think it’s gospel. People don’t question a statement if it’s something they want to believe. So I’m asking you to challenge your assumptions. Don’t accept something just because it’s easy. Don’t absorb information passively. We’ve gotten into the habit of just scrolling Facebook and barely thinking about what we see. Question the message that is being beamed at you through your phone. There are rich people out there investing millions of dollars to manipulate you. They don’t care about the truth. They just want your support and they’ll say anything they want to get it. Don’t waste your time reading articles or watching videos unless you know it is from a legitimate news source. It’s not worth poisoning your mind with falsehoods and empty rhetoric. And for all of our sanity, don’t share something unless you know it is true. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Republican Revolutionaries It seems obvious that the Republican Party does not believe in democracy in general, nor American Democracy in particular. Voting is acceptable to them only if it results in victory for themselves. How long can this Republican insurrection go on before it turns bloody? Donald Trump’s contempt for Constitutional Law is absolute. His army of allies is now supporting him even to the point of treason. How spectacular a fall from civic virtue, rule of law and decency itself! It is becoming more and more difficult to predict which of his mesmerized toadies will become Second-in-Command in America’s Fourth Reich, as so many as vying for the job. Probably Mitch McConnell, although Lindsey Graham, Bill Barr and several other admirers remain in the running. Nicholas Molinari Brick
Biden Has History Of Mistakes Fits the definition of Career Politician and Swamp Creature. 47 years in Congress with no major accomplishments. A big zero. He did manage to oppose Reagan on every foreign policy initiative. If Biden had had his way back in the Eighties, we would still have a cold war going on with the Soviet Union. The military buildup ruined the Soviet economy, and Biden was dead set against Reagan’s military buildup. Biden was one of the Senators who when Reagan was elected, sent envoys to the Soviet Union to reassure them that the U.S. didn’t want a war, and that they need not worry about Reagan, because they would work to neutralize his policy initiatives.
The trade deals that Biden worked on resulted in China becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, and sending tens of thousands of American jobs overseas. Obama’s Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says that Biden has been on the wrong side of every major foreign policy matter in the last four decades. That is a damning indictment of Biden’s shortsightedness and ineptitude. Biden is NOT the right man for the job of president! Louis Schnitzer New Jersey
Trump’s Election Challenge Is Fake Trump knows he lost. He lost the popular vote by more than 5 million votes. He lost the electoral vote. In battleground states, he lost by so much that there’s no way a recount could save him. But that’s not the point. The point is to create chaos. He wants to create doubt in our election process. He wants us to doubt the will of the people. He wants us to doubt that a boring old Democrat and a woman of color could ever beat him. He wants us to doubt our own eyes and ears. The point is to challenge the news. He wants the only words you hear to come from his mouth. It’s no secret that Don Jr. and Kim Guilfoyle are making moves to take over the Republican party. He wants total control. The point is to constantly be in the public eye. He wants everyone to be talking about him, focused on what he’ll do next. Even though he’s 0-12 in all the legal challenges he’s made so far. He spent four years being the center of attention and not doing anything for anyone else. Did you really think that would change? Simon Hall Howell
Selfish Habits Making COVID Worse In regards to the resurgence of COVID-19, we all messed up ourselves. Governor Murphy did the best he could under the circumstances but it was bound to increase. It’s way harder to backtrack all the stuff we did. And to be quite frank, NJ and more importantly America, had no care to fix this virus. This is a selfish country with even more selfish people in it. I’ve seen the same people who crucified people for going outside and enjoying socially distant activities now be the first ones lined up to do indoor dining or go to a Halloween party. They let the restrictions off too quickly and NJ folks took advantage of it. I’m all for another lock down because I’m still seeing A BOATLOAD of more Georgia, Florida, and Virginia plates than I’ve ever seen in my entire life. And I’m willing to bet they’re bringing a lot of it over. (Not to mention the hot spot on Staten Island). With the holidays coming up I can’t imagine things getting easier but I don’t think a lockdown will happen only because it won’t do much since people are coming into the state in troves anyway and don’t really give a singular damn about at risk people. Robert Collins Brick
Relief That Biden Won Never have I felt this collective sigh of relief from so many, for something that I know many have taken for granted at one point or another. To vote seems so easy, and
so many don’t...but the masses have made the choice to use democracy and keep it. There is healing and hope in the air again. The voices of the people have been heard, and democracy has not been completely eroded. People of so many differing groups have shed so many tears and today we have some happy tears. I am not a Democrat, I am not a Republican. I am an American, who fears the hate and division, and is so thankful today that a person who can move us forward has come out on top. He wants to govern Americans and bring the country together. I only continue to hope that others will allow it to bring them along. There is no easy answer, but humanity and democracy is a start. We have chosen to keep it! Melissa Wilson Toms River
See Through The Lies Of Democrat Party The Democrats have kept the violent rioting going. The Democrats want a cash free society. The Democrats are the one that want to take the guns away so they can control the people, after these riots who would not want a gun? The Democrats are censoring what people think and say. The Democrats own all the news stations; you think you are getting two sides to any story? No, you’re getting what they want to give you. The Democrats wants this great country of ours to be a Socialist Communist country. If you can’t see that, you are the one drinking the Kool-Aid. Bill Taylor Whiting
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
WASHI NGTON, D.C. – In response to a coronavirus outbreak at Fort Dix linked to federal prisoner transfers from Ohio, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cor y Booker led a majority of New Jersey’s congressional delegation in calling on the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to continue its moratorium on transfers of incarcerated i nd iv idu als t o Fe de r al Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix until the outbreak at the facility ends and the BOP implements an effective testing strategy to protect staff
Menendez: COVID Outbreak At Fort Dix Linked To Prisoner Transfers
and incarcerated individuals. The lawmakers also called on the BOP to add FCI Fair ton, located in Cumberland County, to the moratorium list. “While the situation is rapidly evolving, it is clear that BOP does not have an effective plan to ensure COVID-19 positive incarcerated individuals are not transferred between facilities,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter to BOP Director Michael Carvajal. “The FCI Fort Dix employees responsible for transporting the FCI Fort Elkton transfers may have been
exposed to COVID-19 in transit. All FCI Fort Dix incarcerated individuals, staff, and the surrounding communities are now at increased risk for contracting COVID-19, with potentially deadly consequences.” Beginning in October, BOP began transferring i nca rce r at e d i nd iv iduals from FCI Elkton, in Ohio, to FCI Fort Dix. FCI Elkton has been hit hard by t he pa ndem ic, w it h nearly 1,000 conf irmed COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals and staff. On October 28,
BOP conf irmed that 54 incarcerated individuals at FCI Fort Dix had tested positive, all from the same u n it whe re i nca rce r ated individuals from FCI Elkton where transferred. As of October 29, 57 inca rce r at e d i nd iv idu als have tested positive for COVID-19 as well as eight staff members. The BOP has since instituted a temporary moratorium on transfers to FCI Fort Dix until November 23, but t he law ma ker s are calling on the agency to halt all transfers until it has an effective and
accurate testing strategy and there are no active COVID-19 cases at the facility. “We strongly urge you to institute a plan to test all FCI Fort Dix incarcerated individuals and staff on at least a biweekly basis,” t he let ter st ated. “FCI Fort Dix’s employees are frontline federal workers, and it is unacceptable that BOP is not providing them with regular COVID-19 testing. By failing to test FCI Fort Dix’s employees, BOP is ne ed le ssly e ndangering not only these employees but their fam-
Law Will Protect Adjuncts Being Laid Off From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed S-2852, which clarif ies when employees that are denied employment during a summer or holiday break are eligible for unemployment benefits by setting forth a standard for determining whether there is a reasonable assurance of reinstatement after the break. “Ou r adju nct professors have too often been caught in limbo in terms of their eligibility for unemployment benefits,” said Governor Murphy. “This legislation will provide adjunct instructors and other employees the clarity they need to receive full unemployment benefits so they can get back on their feet.” The bill will also require educat ional i nst it ut ion employers to inform the New Jersey Department of Labor of employees who
do not have reasonable assurance of reemployment at least 10 days prior to the end of the academic term. The bill further requires an educational institution to notify the department of employees who have reasonable assurance of reemployment at least 10 days prior to the end of the academic term, and to provide a statement explaining the manner in which the employee was given a reasonable assurance of reemployment. The failure of an employer to meet the 10-day deadline will result in a rebuttable presumption that the employee does not have reasonable assurance of reemployment and is therefore eligible for unemployment benefits. T hese procedu res w ill allow eligible claimants to receive benefits in a timely matter. “The critical role of New
Jersey’s teachers has never been more appa rent than during the current public health crisis,” said Labor Commissioner Rober t Asaro-A ngelo. “We applaud Gover nor Murphy and the Legislature for improving educators’ access to benefits when the certainty of their job fluctuates from one school year to the next.” “With colleges facing severe revenue losses and deep budget reductions, adjunct professors are often the f irst to be cut, and even those who have not been affected yet face uncertainty for the spring semester,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “They are experiencing the same economic hardship and anxiety as employees in other fields of work, and they deserve the same safeguards as ever yone else. By allowing them to collect unemployment, we can help ensure they are able to support themselves and their families in any future shutdowns.” “I am grateful the Governor sees the value in this legislation, our adjunct professors play an i m-
portant role in educating st udents,” said Senator Sandra Cunningham, the chair of the Senate Higher E ducat ion Com m it t e e. “They should be treated fairly so they can support themselves and their families during this time of crisis. We need them to be able to return to the classroom when conditions allow. Our colleges and universities need them.” “We are living in deeply uncertain times. It’s difficult for many employers – including colleges and universities– to give their employees complete assurance that their jobs will be waiting for them after an extended break,” said Assembly woman Joan n Downey. “Higher education staff should have the same access to unemployment insurance benefits as all other workers in New Jersey, particularly if there’s a chance they won’t be needed to teach the next semester.” “Before COVID-19, many college professors could close their classroom doors at the end of the spring semester with the confidence that they’ll soon
open those same doors again in the fall,” said Assemblyman Jamel Holley. “As the virus continues to tighten college budgets and force many schools to make cuts, the future feels far less certain. This new law will allow employees of education institutions to fi le for unemployment if they enter a summer or holiday break without reasonable assurance that they will return, giving them time and peace of mind to plan their next steps.” “Adjunct professors are among higher education’s most valuable employees, yet they are among the lowest paid,” said AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera. “Thanks to Gov. Phil Mur phy signing S2852/ A4613, New Jersey adjuncts have access to the unemployment insurance benefit system that is essential to anyone who is out of work through no fault of their own.” “T he passage of this legislation is a per fect example of the positive cha nge t hat ca n occu r when you elect people who care about workers,”
ilies, all incarcerated individuals , and the entire surrounding community.” U.S. Represent at ives Donald Norcross ( N.J.01), Andy Kim (N.J.-03), Josh Got theimer ( N.J.05), Fran k Pallone, Jr. (N.J.-06,), Tom Malinowski (N.J.-07), Albio Sires (N.J.-08), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (N.J.-10), Mikie Sherrill (N.J.-11) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.-12) joined Sens. Menendez and Booker in sending the letter to BOP Director Carvajal.
said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “Thank you, Gov. Phil Murphy, and the other pro-labor officials responsible for coming up with a solution to a problem that’s plagued parttime, non-tenured college and university educators for years.” “This groundbreaking legislation provides greater clarity for the conditions u nder which education employees are eligible to collect, and it increases the likelihood that the evaluation of unemployment claims by this class of employees will be fair and equitable,” said Dr. Susanna Tardi, AFTNJ Higher Education Executive Vice President. “We make up almost 75 percent of the faculty in higher education, and we need to have access to the same benefits as other public workers,” said Bill Lipkin, Secretary/Treasurer for the United Adjunct Facult y of New Jersey (Local 2222). “Hopefully this law will simplify the process and allow adjunct faculty the right to survive when they are not employed.”
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Suspected Murderer Arrested And Charged For Drugs By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – After receiving key information, police arrested a suspect who is wanted for a murder charge out of Philadelphia. The Special Enforcement Unit received a tip that a murder suspect was at the Prospect Pointe Apartments located on South New Prospect Road. Detectives found the suspect’s vehicle in the complex’s parking lot and later found the suspect driving the vehicle to the Quick Chek located on South New Prospect Road. Detectives then stopped the vehicle in the parking lot and took the suspect into custody without incident.
The suspect, identified as Edwin Martinez, 35, of Philadelphia, was arrested and lodged in the Ocean County Jail. Afterwards, an investigation led to the suspect’s vehicle being searched. Inside the vehicle detectives found five ounces of heroin, over five ounces of cocaine and five ounces of marijuana. Martinez was then charged with 1st degree possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, 1st degree possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and 3rd degree possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Unique Holiday Gifts That Also Support Lung Health NEW JERSEY – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live our lives, including new ways to celebrate the holiday season. For those looking for a new take on holiday giving this unprecedented season, the American Lung Association offers a few holiday gift-giving ideas that support lung health and efforts to end COVID-19 and future respiratory viruses through the American Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative. Buy two, give two masks. Wearing a mask is a powerful way to show you care about protecting the health of those around you – a perfect heartwarming holiday sentiment. Washable, reusable multi-ply masks in “American Lung Association blue” are available through the organization’s COVID-19 Action Initiative, and when you buy two masks from the American Lung Association, two masks will be given to someone in need. Firefighter calendar: the American Lung Association’s mission hits close to home with firefighters because of their increased susceptibility to lung disease, including lung cancer due to exposure of gases, chemicals and smoke in the line of duty. Celebrate the most dedicated supporters and their participation in our Fight For Air Climbs with a purchase of a 2021 American Lung Association Firefighter Calendar. Perry Lee, of the Roseland Fire Department and Luis Acevedo, Kaheel Thomas and Will Diaz, from Fort Lee Fire are featured in this year’s calendar. Proceeds will support their efforts to raise money for lung health education, advocacy and research.
Give the gift of a smokefree future. About 70 percent of adult smokers want to quit, and more than 50 percent will try in the next year, but less than 10 percent will be successful without the right support. Smoking is an addiction and quitting is difficult. But the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking has helped hundreds of thousands of people quit for good. This year, give the gift of a smokefree future to someone you love by purchasing a one-year membership to the online quit smoking program. “While the 2020 holiday season might not be what you imagined, consider gifts from the Lung Association that are fun and unique – and also give back,” said Dr. Sharon Pine, local leadership board chair of the American Lung Association in New Jersey. “More than 36 million people are living with a lung disease, making many of them more susceptible to severe complications from COVID-19. By giving a gift from the Lung Association, you can support our most vulnerable when they need it the most.” An easy way to support the Lung Association as you do your holiday shopping online this year is to simply select the American Lung Association as your favorite charity on eBay and AmazonSmile. You can also donate directly to the Lung Association through Alexa or Lung.org. For more information on how you can support your lung health as well as the American Lung Association’s lifesaving mission and COVID-19 Action Initiative, visit Lung.org.
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─Photo courtesy Six Flag Great Adventure Scenes from last year’s Six Flags Great Adventure holiday extravaganza are seen featuring families enjoying the various holiday themed areas of the amusement park. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - It may still be autumn but the holidays are coming and so is Six Flags Great Adventure’s spectacular winter festival, Holiday in the Park. The annual festive event will sparkle with more than a million glittering lights, delicious foods, thrilling rides, and holiday entertainment with a continued focus on safety. Weekends and select days November 14 through January 3, 2021, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park will transform into an eye-popping winter wonderland. This immersive and enchanting holiday experience will be bigger than ever before with 14 specially-themed areas. Coordinated sights, sounds, scents, and attractions will give each section a distinct character. The event is included with all active memberships and season passes. “Holiday in the Park has become a family tradition with world-class entertainment for all ages and unparalleled thrills that only Six Flags Great Adventure can provide,” Park President John Winkler said. Winkler added, “now more than ever before, families are yearning for safe ways to make new and lasting memories together. Six Flags is laser-focused on safety, and our comprehensive, new protocols have demonstrated that we can deliver the fun and thrills our guests expect in a clean, socially distanced, and safe environment.” This year marks the sixth season for Holiday in the Park which will feature some new attractions including: Jolly Jamboree – There’s always a party happening in this new themed section, located in the park’s catering area. Dramatic lighting, traditional wreaths and garland, and decorated trees will adorn this section. Holiday Feastival will serve piping-hot holiday fare. Guests can warm themselves by the fire pit and toast s’mores, shop for great stocking stuffer gifts, play holiday games, or sample seasonal beverages from Holiday Spirits. Guests can even find Santa and Mrs. Claus here until Christmas. Jack Frost – Guests can expect a “chilly” greeting from the master of cold in Snowman City, the newest addition to the character appearances. IlluminatedAnimals – Paying homage to the amazing animals of the Wild Safari, Holiday in the Park will feature new, illuminated animal figures in newly-themed Wild Lights National Park. Wild Safari Extended Fall Operation – Next door, the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will remain open on weekends and select days through Nov. 29. Specially discounted tickets are available online for the Safari’s longest season in history. Reservations are required. The signature Holiday in the Park attractions include: Holiday Magic: A Celebration of the Season ─ Spec-
tacular light show on a five-story-tall tree that dazzles nightly every 30 minutes through eye-popping effects, stirring music and gently falling snow. This magical, majestic tree is located in the heart of the park. Character Appearances by the Royal Court and Holiday Favorites – Holiday queens, kings, princesses, reindeer and toy soldiers come to life throughout the park. Guests can also catch Santa and Mrs. Claus on their visit from the North Pole. Safe social distancing will be enforced. Gingerbread Junction ─ A giant, inflatable gingerbread man welcomes guests to this whimsical section that features peppermint swirl-wrapped trees, the regal Peppermint Princess and dancing lights around the carousel pavilion. Polar Point ─ Stunning, ice-blue trees twinkle with the illusion of falling snow up above, while her highness the Snow King and Queen meets guests below. Joy to the World ─ Tranquil pathway of warmly lit trees, luminaries and stained glass showcasing religious holidays from around the world, plus the dazzling Twinkle Tunnel. Holiday Fire Pits – Six sections of the park feature wood-burning fire pits that warm the soul and are popular spots for toasting s’mores. Holiday Eats – The sweet and savory tastes of the holiday season can be found throughout the park like spiked egg nog, holiday-flavored coffee and hot chocolate, peppermint and mocha fudge, seasonal beers, festive funnel cakes, specialty holiday platters with cranberry sauce, chili bowls, smoked meats, harvest salads and hot soups. Festive Photo Spots – Twinkling mistletoe, massive inflatables, beautifully decorated trees, and Santa’s elaborate home are just a few of the fun photo spots where guests can preserve their holiday memories Holiday Giving – Six Flags offers two opportunities to give to those less fortunate. The Holiday Friends plush toy program donates one adorable plush for every plush purchased, and the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze gives $1 of each pass purchased to Fulfill, the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Inc. A Holiday Food Drive will be held on Nov. 21 and 22 with donations needed more than ever due to the pandemic, and donations will benefit Fulfill. Guests who bring at least six items between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m. will receive a free ticket to the Holiday Craze Mirror Maze, and Six Flags Members will receive an additional 500 reward points. Donations will be collected in the theme park’s outer mall prior to park entry (reservations required). Requested items include canned goods, granola or cereal bars, fruit cups, individual servings of macaroni and cheese, baby food, and juice boxes. All items must have their original seal or wrapper, and not require refrigeration.
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Vo-Tech Promotes Heavy Equipment Operator Program By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) recently held a craft advisory meeting about their New Heavy Equipment Operator (HEOP) Program. The OCVTS discussed how the new program will provide students with opportuni-
ties and its potential to support the industry. Many local businesses attended the Craft Advisory Meeting which included Earle Company, Shore Builders Association, Highway Equipment Company, Terminal Construction, Esposito Construction, Eosso Brothers Paving, Monmouth Ocean Development Council, Monmouth County
Vocational School District, and Hunterdon County Vocational School District. The meeting involved a tour of the HEOP Program and allowed individuals to test drive in-class simulators and experience authentic learning in action. The meeting also included topics such as recent program developments and vision for the future of
OCVTS, planning, and development of the Heavy Equipment Operator Program, recruiting and the crucial role of the industry, pre-apprentice and apprenticeship opportunities, job placement, advisory feedback and recommendations for program improvement. The HEOP program is a pre-apprentice program that will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to operate heavy equipment in accordance with industry standards. Students will be learning industry-relevant, hands-on instruction that corresponds with the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations curriculum. Students will use state of the art in-class simulators and authentic learning opportunities to further their skills and eventually to operate actual machinery.
Simon’s Soup Kitchen To Hold Thanksgiving Day Feast
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Just in time for Thanksgiving, Simon’s Soup Kitchen announced that it will continue to hold its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. While a traditional dinner of turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings, along with plenty of pies, will greet guests, this year’s feast will be served as individual take-out style dinners due to the continuing COVID-19 health crisis. This special take-out dinner will take place on November 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights. “This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and traditions that are so much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday,” said John Salemi, Sr. Executive Director, Simon’s Soup Kitchen. This special feast will be prepared and served by a smaller group of dedicated of volunteers than in the past due to social distancing requirements. Those attending will be asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing requirements. “For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportunity to receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” said Salemi. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful for especially this year as 2020 has been so hard on so many.” This special holiday dinner distribution will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening beginning at 5 p.m. from now until April the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue,Seaside Heights. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome. For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen, visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Blood Donation Events Begin Again
By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – The Knights of Columbus Jackson (#2601) and Knights of Columbus St. Monica will be holding monthly blood donations. Organized by Vitalant, the nationwide blood collection organization, this ongoing series will provide Ocean County residents the oppor t unit y to donate blood through December of this year. At this moment donations are especially important because of the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic and the need to constantly aid the local blood supply. “T here’s no i n herent r isk of getting coronavir us f rom the donation procedure itself, and we follow CDC guidelines and take extra precautions
to protect our staff and blood donors,” explains Vitalant Regional Director Michael Davenport. “We require all staff and donors to wear a face covering or mask while donating and monitor temperatures to ensure a safe environment. All equipment and supplies are cleaned before, during and after the donation process to allow for a safe and clinical environment for everyone.” The dates are as followed: October 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. November 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. December 28 from 2 to 7 p.m. The donations will take place at Grand Knights Hall 401 Bartley Rd. in Jackson. To schedule an appointment, donors call 201-251-3703 or visit vitalant.org.
Eagle Scout Creates Toy Drive For CASA
JACKSON – Eagle Scout Jeremy Lewis of Troop 204 in Jackson is conducting a toy drive called “Operation: Toy Joy” for his Eagle Scout Project. All the toys donated for the drive will be given to Court Appointed Special Advocates of Ocean County, NJ
(CASA) which will be distributed to foster children all across the county. Jeremy’s goal is to reach 500 or more toys. You can visit yougivegoods.com/ operationtoyjoy to donate or purchase toys directly through the drive and sent to CASA.
Jackson Baptist Church Hosts Christmas Shopping Event
JACKSON – The Jackson Baptist Church invites you to an outdoor Christmas shopping event on December 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come support Jackson home based small busi-
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9 Natural And Effective Ways To Relax By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Lately, people in the USA have been dealing with anxiety from the recent vote and election stress. This, compounded with fear from COVID and rising cases in some states is adding to the mental stress for all Americans. Are you feeling more stress than usual? One of the trending searches on google is fi nding effective home remedies for anxiety and stress, so I thought this week would be a good time to write about some options. Anything that helps reduce daytime stress can help with nighttime issues like insomnia. Some supplements will work faster than others too, so keep that in mind. It’s best to have a discussion with your practitioner about natural supplements just to make sure they’re right for you. Before I get to the natural remedies, here are some non-supplement ways to calm down: Play with your pup. If you have a dog, this is a good time to tend to your pet because studies show it helps to reduce stress and ease loneliness. It encourages playfulness too. Take deeper breaths. We forget during the day and tend to hold our breath, especially while doing chores and listening to news, working and so forth. Deep breaths can have instantly positive effects on the body. Play music. Turn on some music. It doesn’t even have to be soft music, it could be any music, even the kind that makes you want to get up and dance! Go out into nature. Put down the phone, and go outside. It’s impossible to stay
worked up about problems if you’re among the flowers, or if you’re photographing a squirrel or bunny in the yard. Plant some tulip, iris or daffodil bulbs and you’ll have something to look forward to in the spring when they bloom. I have a much longer version of this article which I will email to you if you sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com. In no particular order, here are the 5 most effective natural approaches for stress. 1. Vitamin C - This helps everyone produce feel-good hormones. 2. Chamomile - This ancient herb is easy to enjoy because you can buy tea bags and drink a cup of it for fairly immediate effects. 3. Magnesium - This mineral comes in many forms and unfortunately people often buy the laxative form which doesn’t improve mood! But the right type of magnesium relaxes the entire central nervous system, works immediately and helps with sleep and tranquility. 4. Compounds that raise GABA - Taurine is a very affordable, easy-to-fi nd amino acid and it normal doses it can activate GABA receptors and encourage the release of GABA, much like a benzodiazepine would. But taurine doesn’t lead to addiction. Some others in this category include valerian root, ashwagandha and passionflower. 5. Vitamin B6 - Take this in the daytime, because it can provide energy initially. It helps you make dopamine which is energizing. But B6 is also needed to break down glutamate (stimulating) and turn it into GABA which helps you sleep.
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Continued From Page 1 reasons. We’ve done 974 land registrations, 280 rental inspections just on single family homes and we are at 370 rental inspections of multi-family homes, apartments, duplexes, and stuff like that. “To date we’ve brought in $101,000 in f ines into the township and we still have two months to go. We’ve been extremely busy. If you speak to the court, they will advise you that we’ve been so busy that they act ually put a date for code enforcement on the calendar. They can’t put us on their reg ular calendar as we t ake up too much space,” Cheney said. Cheney said that his office was keeping the town “hopping” and was also addressing AirBnBs in town. “Several are still appearing on sites and some quest ion s come up on some of t he sites. I’ve done some research and they are actually in compliance and it states on their application that there is a minimum 30 day stay. The homeowner we spoke to is ver y compliant and she’s seen a copy of our ordinance and had it changed on their website right away so she wasn’t in violation.” He said the AirBnB ordinance limiting rentals to 30 days involves not on ly t he rent al but t he adver t isi ng of the rent al. T hat ordi nance came swiftly after a major problem occurred in the township during the sum mer when around 700 people came out to a party in violation of COVID-19 health requirements. The incident also disr upted the neighborhood and required police support from other neighboring law enforcement agencies. Cou ncil P re side nt A lex Sau ick ie asked Cheney a few questions about the department. “How many code enforcement off icers are there?” “There are six full time including myself and one-part timer. Actually, we have t wo-par t timers but one is working strictly with the resale CCOs of the house in the billing department just because they can’t keep up with the resales and he is being dedicated t o t h at a nd u n for t u n at ely, he w i l l end up resigning in the next couple of months because of family issues,” Cheney said. “We are hoping to replace that person with a full-timer because if we get a heavy caseload we have to help them out still. It gets busy,” Cheney added. Sauickie also asked if the t y pical hours were Monday through Friday. “I have people willing to work Saturday and Sunday. We’ve been pretty successf ul i n doi ng that. T he g uys know there is no overtime or comp so they look for ward to having a day off during the week and it doesn’t cost the town any extra money to do that. They like it because they can do something
The Jackson Times, November 21, 2020, Page 17 during the week with their family if they have to,” Cheney added. Cheney said, “we’ve been successf ul in catching a lot of cont ractors a nd t ree se r v ices work i ng w it hout permits.” “From the complaints we have heard from residents it seems to be the off hours and weekends,” Sauickie said. “There are guys who live in town and if I get a call, I can ask them to go out at night and check this out; there might be a problem,” Cheney added. “Are they regularly staffed on the we e ke n d s? ” t h e c o u n c i l p r e sid e nt inquired. “Pretty much every weekend and they get a day off during the week. There might be a gap where no one is here over the weekend but in my being a cop for 30 years you want to be regularly ir regular. You don’t want them to pick up your patter ns. So, it might be someone on a Saturday. It might be someone on a Sunday or it might be two people on a Saturday.” Cheney said he’s actually had violators state on record “what are you doing working on a Saturday?” to his e n force me nt of f ice r s. “ T he judge s chuckle at them when they say that.” Sauickie asked if there as anything that would prevent regularly staff ing for weekends which is a crucial time to catch violations of code enforcement. “Most of the guys that work here are retired cops who dig into stuff - investigate stuff - and a cop has a way of looking into things that a normal person wouldn’t necessarily think of. They think out of the box in a lot of ways,” Cheney said. “They also aren’t afraid to go to court about those violations.” Business Administrator Terence Wall said that if the department was going in the direction of needing to hire a full-time staffer, “hiring two part-timers who could only work weekends may actually increase that staff ing if it is effective.” “The problem with that is with the resale end of it is that they only do that from Monday through Friday, attorneys don’t do closings on weekends. “We are simply look ing for compliance. The township of Jackson is not seeking revenue. We are seeking compliance with the r ules and regulations set for th for ever yone fairly and equitably across the board and when we enhanced the staff ing it was to have overlap staff ing for Saturdays and Sundays,” Wall added. Wa l l s a id , “ u n for t u n at ely, s ome folks, not all, most don’t, some think it is okay to do work without permits on the weekend. It is not. It is illegal and enforcement is in order. With council’s support we refreshed the f leet with a modest cost. At any time, you may see a code enforcement vehicle nearby and that is the goal.”
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Webinar: What’s Happening with Offshore Wind Energy in NJ?
OCEAN COUNTY – The Barnegat Bay Partnership (BBP) invites members of the community to attend a free webinar about offshore wind energy on December 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. New Jersey has set an ambitious renewable energy goal of supplying more than 3.2 million homes with offshore wind power by 2035. The Ocean Wind (Ørsted) and Atlantic Shores projects are on track to help the state meet this
goal. Webinar presenters from Ørsted and Atlantic Shores will provide an overview of their respective offshore wind projects and what they mean to the community. They will also give an update about each project’s progress and what lies ahead, and answer attendees’ questions. Registration is required; visit barnegatbaypartnership.org for a link to the registration page.
Lower Back Pain? Or could it be Your Sacroiliac Joint?
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By Christina Gilson, DPT, Whiting Clinic Director
xperts estimate that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. If you have ever had back pain you will attest that it interferes with everything that you do in your daily life, but was the pain actually coming from your back? Or could it have been coming from your sacroiliac (SI) joint(s)? Your SI joints are formed by your left and right ilium and your sacrum. Your sacrum is the triangular bone at the base of your spine and the two ilia are what make up your pelvis. The SI joints, therefore, are what connect your back to your pelvis. You can see the location of these joints from the back by noting the “dimples” on both sides of the back at the belt line. These joints are held together by very strong ligaments, therefore, there is normally not a lot of movement at the SI joints. These bones are also the site of attachment for a number of back and lower extremity muscles.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SI JOINT DYSFUNCTION? The symptoms of SI joint dysfunction are lower back pain, buttock pain, pain that radiates down the leg (usually only to the knee), pain in the groin, pain in the hips, and/ or muscle spasm in the hips or lower back. As you can see these are very similar to symptoms of lumbar disc herniation, sciatica or back injuries in general.
SO HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOUR PAIN IS COMING FROM YOUR BACK OR FROM YOUR SI JOINTS? Your orthopedist or your physical therapist can perform a number of tests to differentiate the cause of pain. Sometimes your SI joints can become “dysfunctional” or not aligned properly due to an imbalance in the flexibility or tightness of the muscles that attach to them or due to a fall that shifts things out of place. Another source of dysfunction is a motor vehicle accident. Having your foot up on the brake at the time of impact causes forces to be
transferred up through your leg into your pelvis. This can cause a shift at the SI joints that tends not to “shift back” on its own. Physical therapists are trained to diagnose these dysfunctions by palpating, or feeling, for the alignment of the ilium in reference to the other side or in reference to the center of your body. This palpation, along with a number of special tests help them to determine which way the SI joint has shifted. It can be rotated forward or backward or it can be flared in or out. Depending upon which way it has moved, the therapist will perform a muscle energy technique or MET. These techniques are very gentle and use the muscles that attach to the bones of the SI joint to pull the bones back into alignment. Once the joint is realigned, the muscles need to be retrained or released, or both depending on the length of time that the symptoms have been present and the nature of the problem. Often when there is a dysfunction and the bones have been out of alignment, there will be muscles that have been in a lengthened position. This position causes the muscles to overwork and develop increased muscle tone. There will be other muscles that have been in a shortened position and have not been able to fire properly and may be inhibited. Physical therapists, who are experts in anatomy, know which are the likely culprits of this increased tone and they can use a technique called myofascial release (myo = muscle and fascia = connective tissue) to allow the muscle tone to be restored to normal. Once back to normal length these muscles need to be retrained to fire properly to stabilize the pelvis during upright posture, moving from sitting to standing, and walking to name of few every day activities. Another time when the stability of the SI joints are compromised is during pregnancy. Hormone levels increase during pregnancy which cause the strong ligaments of the pelvis to relax in preparation for the birth of the baby.
However, before birth this relaxation of the ligaments can allow shifts in the SI joints that lead to low back pain and pelvic instability. In this case physical therapists can help by realigning the pelvis (as above) and providing an SI belt, which is a support to maintain the stability of the pelvis until normal hormone levels are restored. Sometimes in the case of a person who is not pregnant, but has had a number of SI issues a similar SI belt can also be helpful to provide stability to the pelvis while the muscles are being retrained and strengthened. At All-Care Physical Therapy the physical therapists have the knowledge and the skills to determine the source of your low back pain. They will develop an individualized treatment plan to alleviate your pain and help you return to your normal daily activities!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 21 - nov 27 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Social events where you can have fun with co-workers might be in the stars in the week to come. Money-making activities can consume a great deal of your energy, yet you’ll still have time for love. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Powerful efforts can propel you toward potent results. Over the next few weeks, you might be able to execute a plan of action with a trusted ally. Your diligent attention to detail makes you hard to deceive. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Offer added benefits to make the wheels of commerce or your job turn more smoothly. Free samples can help a sales promotion this week, or you might invite someone to share a meal on your expense account. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Today’s New Moon may subtly shift your attention to ways to express your creative passion as the next few weeks pass by. You may develop an interest in something you can share with a partner. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you may be propelled to initiate new projects with a singular passion. You likely recognize an honest opinion and are willing to accept good advice, so you are one up on the people don’t do their homework. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use your time and money wisely. You can delegate and have someone else deal with a troublesome problem or customer. It may be better to be resourceful and attentive than wildly extravagant in the upcoming week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Starting every day with a smile makes the day better for everyone. If you see life is a journey, you will be at your best with a traveling companion. Make new contacts in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The New Moon in your sign might signal a refreshing change in your interests or daily routines. In the upcoming week, someone may be attracted or impressed by your intense do-or-die attitude. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you focus consistently, all that hard work and effort should pay off. Expect to make a profit in the week to come by being at the right place at the right time, but don’t spend it as fast as you earn it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): As this week begins, you might be empowered to take charge of your life and feel as if you have the Midas touch. Your drive for excellence may mean you become focused on making improvements in personal affairs. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This New Moon could mark the beginning of a few weeks when you take a greater interest in career success. Take time to read a recommended article or scan the local headlines since you may learn something useful. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stay on the right side of rules and regulations, especially at work. Be discreet when engaged in group activities and discussions in the week ahead. Live out your fantasies at your home base.
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