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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Timmy Helle, 3, is known by his family as the “slide master” as he enjoys the Jungle Playground. By Bob Vosseller part of the state,” Lisa She said, “at NJMom, scko, 4, for some fun at JACKSON – T he Cohen Lee, managing we inspire and connect the playground. Jackson Jungle play- editor of NJ Mom told parents in New Jersey “We come out here a ground was named by The Jackson Times. with the most excit- few times a week. It is NJMom.com as the best “The Jungle play- ing, unique and fun, a great place to go to playground in the state. ground, in particular, kid-friendly things to and they always make “The criteria for best has visually appealing do and local business- friends here. It’s like a playgrounds all around and sturdy all-wood es.” who’s who of kinderthe state were ones play structures with Locals already knew garten and pre-school that appeal to a wide lots of connecting fea- how great it was. kids in the area,” Helle age range of children, tures like rope walks, Recently, Samantha said. have a theme within the and covered towers, all Helle and her sons Se“I like to play tag complex, accessibility within a safari theme, bastian, 7, Bobby, 5, here,” Sebastian said. for everyone, and ones which made it one of and Timmy, 3, joined His younger brother you’d feel are worth a the best in South Jer- their friends Christina Timmy is known as the drive to another town or sey,” Lee added. Staiser and Jordan Dy(Park - See Page 17)
A Legacy of Love: Barnegat Vet Donates Land For ‘Jeff’s Camp’
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Paul Hulse of Just Believe (left) explains the project to Congressman Andy Kim, as Martin Weber and Dr. Savon look on.
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Barnegat resident Martin Weber joined the Army decades ago, he never expected to meet the love of his life. Jeff Poissant came home with Weber to New Jersey and ultimately took his last breaths
clutching his devoted treetops of the couple’s partner’s hand. ranch-style home nesThe two set up a life to- tled in the Pinelands. gether, which included In the rear of the propworking side by side in erty, the sounds of birds YoBuck Landscaping. chirping add to the reThey also purchased 36 treat-like feeling for acres of land on Route those craving a peace72 in Barnegat. The ful existence. Weber set American flag flies ma- up a basin of water for jestically among the (Veterans - See Page 11)
June 5, 2021
Zoning Issues, Gas Prices Cause Concern
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Zoning violations and increased utility costs dominated a recent Township Council meeting. Council voted to unanimously introduce an ordinance authorizing a lease agreement between Jackson and the Jackson Racing Association. Both ordinances will have a public hearing during the Council’s June 15 meeting. Township officials approved an ordinance that financed police equipment $880,458 and the issuance of $836,035 in bonds and notes to finance a portion of that cost. No one came forward to speak from the public to comment. (Zoning - See Page 4)
Lacey Teen Trains Like A Savage For “American Ninja Warrior”
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – You can’t spell “Savage” without “Ava” and Ava Colasanti has been training savagely hard to become an “American Ninja Warrior.” The 16-year-old Lacey High School sophomore has traveled to competitions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Colorado to reach a spot on the 13th season of the NBC reality show. The show’s season premiere was on May 31, although she is not scheduled to appear until later in the season. The show, which has a reported audience of 35 million viewers, involves some of the nation’s top-rated athletes who take on some very difficult challenges. Ava will face this season’s more than 400 competitors after several years of training. She started training at a summer camp in Toms River called Basecamp which opened in 2016. She moved her training to Centercourt in Lawrence Township two years ago. Ava began competing in the National Ninja (Ninja - See Page 20)
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Continued From Page 1 Prayer House Complaint Resident Sheldon Hofstein came to the podium during the public comment portion of the meeting to bring up “another violation of Jackson law,” which he said was on South Cooksbridge Road. He said it was a residence being used as a place of worship. By law, anybody can hold a prayer meeting in their own home. What crosses the line is when it is used entirely as a house of worship. “This can’t be considered a prayer meeting because the owner does not reside on the property. He lives in Brooklyn and he is letting people use the home,” he said. “Is the township aware of this violation and if so, has any action been taken?” Hofstein asked the governing body. Business Administrator Terence Wall said that while the address was not familiar to him, he would reach out to the relevant department and report back to the governing body. “Its use there has started in the last few weeks and there was a van there today with workmen going in and out. Has any consideration been made for a cease and desist on the other properties that have been used (for the same purpose) or is that still up in the air?” the resident asked. Hofstein was thanked for his input on the matter and was told there has been consideration in doing that and while details could not be made public, he would eventually
see what action will be taken toward those cases. “Hopefully, something is done soon before people refuse to take down what has already been done,” Hofstein added. Gas Rate Hike Council President Andrew Kern spoke about a resolution rejecting a request for a price increase by New Jersey Natural Gas “and their petition for a 25% customer rate increase to the Board of Public Utilities. Although NJ Natural Gas has run efficiently at a low cost for many years, there is absolutely no justification for a 25% rate increase for all the current NJ Natural Gas customers. “This 25% is for future improvements that that is not going to help the existing customers and I don’t believe that is the right way to finance new projects,” Kern said. Councilman Alex Sauickie said, “we are coming out of a pandemic. People have had a rough 18 months and this is probably not the right time to increase any expenses above what has already been increased in the last 12 months including tolls in this state.” “With gas prices up about a dollar in the last four months I don’t think the residents need another increase in anything,” the councilman said. Councilman Nino Borrelli echoed those sentiments saying, “this comes at the worse time when many people are trying to get up and running from this year-long pandemic and also it would adversely affect
particularly our many seniors in our senior developments in our town.” “It would drastically affect them. Hopefully, many other municipalities will join us as well in expressing their opposition to this big rate increase and putting on the back of rate payers for their projects. It is wrong,” Borrelli added. The resolution was unanimously approved. New Zoning Board Member In other business, the council voted to approve Victor Clairmont as an alternate member II of the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. Councilman Alex Sauickie made the nomination which was unanimously approved. Kern thanked Clairmont who was present
at the meeting for volunteering “and for helping out the town.” Agreements And Contracts A shared services agreement between the municipality and the Jackson Township Board of Education was also approved that will provide two school resource officers for the school district for the 2021-2022 school year. A contract agreement with T&M Associates Engineering firm for asbestos identification survey for the Rova Farms site in the amount of $900,650 was also passed by the Council. The Council also voted to reject all bids received for tree pruning services in the township.
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PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township Fire District #1 is currently seeking candidates for the following positions: • Per Diem Firefighter • Per Diem EMT • Per Diem FF/EMT Note that you are not required to possess both certifications for job specific employment. Rate of pay $16/hour during probationary first year; $17/ hour after one year. Candidate must possess at least one year 9-1-1 experience as well as be able to work
well in team setting with both career and volunteer personnel. The following certifications are required: • Valid NJ Driver’s License • Position appropriate current certification (EMT/ FF1) • Current CPR FPR certification • HazMat Awareness • ICS 200 minimum Interested candidates should submit their resume along with references to ptfdresumes@comcast.net.
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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Smith: Severe Erosion Seen In Bay Head
BAY HEAD - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) hosted a meeting this week with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Brigadier General Thomas Tickner, commander of the North Atlantic Region, along with State Department of Environmental Protection and local officials to discuss short-term, mid-term and long-term fixes to the severe beach erosion in Bay Head Borough most recently caused by Winter Storm Orlena in February. The meeting follows a meeting Smith hosted in February, in Bay Head with federal, state and local officials - a meeting at which the Army Corps agreed to expedite permits and provide expert technical advice needed to address the extraordinary dangerous 18-foot cliffs the storm created at the edge of the dunes. “Bay Head’s beaches endured heavy - and at times extremely hazardous - damage over the winter,” said Smith. “We need to proceed to the planned maintenance work in fall of 2022, with an eye looking toward a sustainable longer-term solution.” Bay Head was part of a 13-mile USACE beach replenishment project at the Jersey Shore completed in 2019 to protect against storms like Orlena or Super Storm Sandy. The one-square mile town’s beach has been one of the “hot spots” of the project that experienced severe erosion from Orlena, raising concerns from town officials about the dune project’s ability to withstand similar or multiple storms
in the future. “As recognized by the Army Corps of Engineers, Bay Head has worked hard and done a good job on its own in restoring its beaches for the near term - the summer season,” said Smith, who walked the beaches before the meeting. “But while the Corps is scheduled to do more extensive maintenance in 2022, the borough cannot be expected to bear the cost of a permanent solution. We agreed to work for a long-term fix that could include extended and higher jetties, which will protect the beaches.” “Shoreline protection is a partnership: USACE was proud to provide technical assistance to support state and local municipalities in the maintenance and repair of this long-term project,” said Brig. Gen. Tickner, commander of USACE’s North Atlantic Division. Smith’s most recent meeting comes after an April declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of Orlena as a major disaster, which allows emergency funding for certain beach maintenance and major repair expenses necessitated by the recent storm. Based on the FEMA decision to help in some ways, Smith pressed the Corps to use the designation to advance their own beach replenishment programs. While USACE acknowledged the support FEMA will give under the emergency declaration, the Corps said their own benchmarks were not met. Smith reiterated the need for support at all levels.
Mendendez: Republicans Block Investigation Into Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement on Senate Republicans blocking the vote to establish an independent, bipartisan Commission to investigate the January 6th, 2021 insurrection: “By voting to block the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, the majority of Senate Republicans have turned their backs on the men and women in uniform who, like Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, put their lives at risk every day to protect us. They have chosen fealty to Donald Trump over their oath to uphold and defend the United States Constitution, lies over truth, party over country, authoritarianism over democracy, and the self-interests of one man over the well-being of the American people. In one vote, Republicans have further eroded Americans’ faith in government and our democratic institutions. “On January 6, 2021, we all witnessed the violent storming of the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump supporters hell-bent on stopping the official counting of Electoral College votes
to certify the election of President Joe Biden. This was a grievous attack on our democracy. It was an insurrection and attempted coup that left dozens of brave officers injured and threatened the lives of hundreds of dedicated public servants who work each day in the Capitol on behalf of the American people, including members of Congress. “Despite attempts by the overwhelming majority of congressional Republicans to rewrite history, deny the facts and run away from the truth, the American people deserve – and want – to know what happened on January 6th, what led to the attack on our democracy, who was responsible, and how we can improve security and future responses to threats at the U.S. Capitol to ensure this never happens again. An independent January 6th Commission that puts partisanship aside is our best chance to get to the unvarnished truth. “It’s clear my Republican colleagues take their marching orders from Mar-a-Lago and not from the people they were elected to represent. The only question I have for those who stand opposed: What are you afraid of?”
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• Camp with After Care - $275 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) • Camp with Full Day - $350 (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) New for 2021: valet drop off and pick up - $150 (for the entire seven weeks). They will come out to your car to bring your child into camp and they will bring your child out to you at the end of the camp day no matter which session you are signed up for. Spots are limited. On-site and off-site trips are being offered (additional prices). COVID Guidelines will be followed at camp this summer (more information coming soon). They want to share the most up-to-date information. They appreciate your patience and are looking forward to a great summer! Visit the Township official website at jacksontwpnj.net for more information.
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Around The Jersey Shore BlueClaws To Return To Traditional Ballpark Seating
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – With the recent announcement of social distancing requirements in outdoor venues being lifting, BlueClaws will start re-seating its ballpark back to its traditional layout. “We appreciate the patience of all of our fans from the lead-up to Opening Night and the start of the season,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said. “We have anxiously awaited the return to a normal seating experience for fans and are excited to start this process.” Based on availability, all ticket package holders will be re-seated to their original seating locations. These changes will be reflected in fans’ TicketReturn accounts soon. Group ticket holders will be re-seated in chronological game order. There will be one section that will continue
─Photo courtesy BlueClaws to have socially-distant pod seating. If you have already purchased tickets for the high-top tables and picnic tables areas, they will be re-located into the seating bowl at no additional charge. The lawn area will revert to general admission as it had been in years past. Fans that have already purchased a lawn pod do not need to do anything and can access their tickets through TicketReturn for their game. BlueClaws have stated that during the process of re-seating ticket package holders, single-game ticket sales will temporarily revert to seat reservation. Fans will be able to purchase and guarantee a reserve seat to any BlueClaws game, but the actual seating location will be assigned closer to your game date. Once all ticket package holders are re-seated, single-game ticket purchasers will be able to select their seat at checkout.
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Continued From Page 1 deer to grab a drink as they wander through the woods. Strategically arranged blossoms complement the natural foliage with an array of colors leading to walking trails. Weber still gets teary-eyed as he speaks about Poissant’s untimely death from bladder cancer four years ago. He believes the system failed when the United States Veteran’s Administration delayed scheduling treatment. Weber vowed he would give his all by doing something for veterans in remembrance of the man who made him feel complete. Initially, the fight began with a quest to make medical services readily available to those who served the country. Weber ran for Congress last year to be the voice of the people. Two weeks before the election was over, he met up with his opponent Andy Kim in person. What was intended to be an introductory conversation about an upcoming debate evolved into something much different. Weber asked Kim if he would accept his help on veterans’ issues if he secured the victory. The rest is history in the making as Congressman Andy Kim was by Weber’s side last week to formalize plans for “Jeff’s Camp.” “Andy and I became friends,” said Weber proudly. “I can honestly say he is one politician who keeps his word.” Weber first came up with the idea of setting up transitional housing for homeless vets. He made another fast friend with Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, Inc., and the two began to discuss plans. They considered putting up a community of tiny houses on Weber’s land and recently decided to switch gears. “After talking to the Pinelands Commission, they basically explained that we could do a home on the back property,” explained Hulse. “The front property is commercially zoned, and we will be able to put up a commercial building there.” Current plans include building a seven-bedroom sober living house for veterans in the rear property. Weber’s property line extends east in the front, where plans are to build an 8,000 square foot commercial
The Jackson Times, June 5, 2021, Page 11 building. The building will include an outpatient addiction center and a thrift store. Another set of introductions led Weber and Hulse to the co-founders of New Life Medical Addiction Services. Joseph Savon, MD, exudes a feeling of hope when he discusses how he intends to help patients. Joel Albano, MSN, APN-A, shares the same drive to deal with the disease of addiction on an outpatient basis. “The medical aspects of the treatment don’t cure the disease but are just a bandaid,” said Savon. “We want to get the best levels of counseling and help these people with the disease – so they can live a sober life.” The thrift store would allow clients to volunteer and integrate back into society. They would also have access to community centers for AA and NA meetings. “We want to give people back their selfworth and sense of dignity,” Hulse added. “With the sober living house being for veterans, it’s a brotherhood – they understand one another’s circumstances.” Weber and Hulse formalized the first phase of the project last Thursday by signing a letter of intent to donate the real estate. Both had tears in their eyes as they looked to the future. “They’re the ones who are doing all the hard work and coming up with the vision,” said Kim. “As they come up with a clear sense of the proposal, I am going to doing anything I can to help move approvals along and figure out sources of funding.” Kim promised to have a grant writer from his office look for funds, while Hulse has already started fundraising efforts. Recalibrate, a non-profit that helps veterans transition from active duty, recently sponsored a 5K race and donated proceeds to the new venture. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Jeff,” Weber said. “I know he would want this as much as I do. I know he would be doing the same thing if I went first.” If you want to help, you can donate at JustBelieveInc.org/Donate or send a check care/of Jeff’s Camp to Just Believe, P.O. Box 5441, Toms River, NJ 08754.
Volunteers Needed For “Paddle for the Edge 2021” OCEAN COUNTY – Do you have a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard? The Barnegat Bay Partnership is looking for paddling enthusiasts to help collect important data about the condition of shorelines along the Barnegat Bay. With many miles of shoreline, their scientists can’t do it alone – they need the help of volunteers like you! First launched by the Barnegat Bay Partnership in 2015, Paddle for the Edge has become an annual event. So far, volunteers have paddled 125 miles of shoreline and collected data at more than 6,500 locations using a smartphone app. The data provides important information about the state of the bay’s marshes and will help guide future research and restoration projects.
This summer’s Paddle for the Edge event will take place from July 3 to August 1. Volunteer paddlers can spend just a few hours on the water anytime during these dates to record some basic information for this shoreline study. Interested? Visit barnegatbaypartnership. org/protect/restoring-barnegat-bay/volunteer/ paddle-for-the-edge for information about how to register and receive a link to a virtual training video. After completing training and a Knowledge Check, volunteers will be assigned a section of shoreline to paddle during the collection dates. If you have questions or need additional information, email Shannon at Paddle4TheEdge@ gmail.com
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Around The Jersey Shore NJHA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination For Team Members
PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest healthcare trade association representing hospitals and post-acute care facilities, will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its 130 employees. NJHA’s policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by July 21, 2021, while providing applicable medical or religious exemptions. “Since our members opened their first vaccine sites, we’ve been telling everyone that the COVID vaccines are critical to saving lives and reopening our communities,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our vaccine mandate aligns our words with our actions and will hopefully encourage other businesses and organizations to do the same. NJHA is committed to improving the health of the people of New Jersey – and that includes protecting our team members.” The vaccination mandate also helps ensure the safety of staff and visitors of the NJHA Conference and Event Center, which hosts an average of 150 education programs and conferences annually. The
vaccines’ importance in the resumption of these and other activities is ref lected in federal and state masking guidance, which is based on vaccination status. Since the vaccines’ rollout in December, NJHA has coordinated with its members, the state and community partners in promoting COVID-19 vaccination efforts. NJHA continues to play a key role in supporting members’ vaccination sites and promoting vaccination information and acceptance through its “I’m a Big Shot” effort. NJHA hosts weekly meetings with vaccination site coordinators and provides a forum to answer questions, discuss vaccination barriers, share best practices and help ensure that New Jersey residents have every opportunity to protect themselves with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Best healthcare practices start at home and that is exactly what our organization is doing,” said Bennett. “We want our team to feel comfortable and confident when returning to the office and there is no better way to ensure their safety than with the vaccines.”
Adopt A Planter Program Announced PLUMSTED – Pride in Plumsted announces: Adopt a Planter Program! Pride in Plumsted is asking for volunteers to adopt a planter on Main Street. There are 12 planters. They are asking for individuals, organizations or businesses to
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Five Silent Benefits of Better Hearing Healthy hearing is crucial in ways you’d never expect. In fact, a wealth of studies highlight how healthy hearing supports a healthy life. Could one of these inspire you to optimize your hearing? Improved Physical Health When you treat your hearing loss, you gain a greater sense of independence and are more likely to be active. Indeed, in a study from The Hearing Journal, some participants attributed their better physical health to treating their hearing loss. Improved Cognitive Function With hearing loss, your brain uses extra energy to understand sound, leaving less brainpower for thinking and memory. But per a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, hearing aid use actually improved participants’cognitive function. Improved Quality of Life In a study of U.S. adults by the Seniors Research Group, respondents who’d treated their hearing loss reported improvements in their family relationships, self-confidence, social life, sense of independence, mental health, and other psychological and functional dimensions. Increased Ability to Maintain Balance You use sound as a reference to help you balance. Hearing loss robs you of reference points, so balance suffers. Treating your hearing loss gives you more auditory landmarks and could improve your balance. Increased Income Stability A study in The Hearing Journal reported that those
with untreated hearing loss make up to $30,000 less annually than those without hearing loss. Hearing aids, however, mitigated that income loss substantially — up to 100% for those with mild hearing loss. Already have hearing devices? Your hearing changes over time, and new technology is always emerging. If it’s been a while since we last saw you, schedule a hearing check today! Garden State Hearing & Balance Center has offices in Toms River, Manahawkin, & Whiting and can be reached at either 732-818=3610 or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www. gardenstatehearing.com. Kochkin S. MarkeTrak VIII: Patients Report Improved Quality of Life With Hearing Aid Usage. The Hearing Journal. 2011;64(6):25–32. Seniors Research Group. The Consequences of Untreated Hearing Loss on Older Persons. http://users.clas. ufl.edu/mcolburn/Web-links/SPA4321/National%20 Council%20on%20Aging.pdf. Accessed Dec. 2, 2020. Rumilla K. The Effect of Hearing Aids on Postural Ability. Laryngoscope. 2015;125(3):720–723. Sarant J, et al. The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay, Decline, or Even Improve Cognitive Function? Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2020;9(1):254. Kochkin S. Marke Trak VIII: The Efficacy of Hearing Aids in Achieving Compensation Equity in the Workplace. The Hearing Journal. 2010;63(10):19–26.
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If you’ve ever had your bronchial tube go into a spasm, you know how scary it is! A bronchospasm occurs when the breathing airways suddenly contract, making it hard to breathe and causing that high-pitched, whistling sound called wheezing. If this goes on chronically, it is termed bronchial asthma, or just asthma. About 25 million Americans have asthma and attacks may be mild and short-lived, or serious. Today’s article is for those of you who wish to breathe easier and are seeking natural options to use adjectively with your medication. The symptoms vary from day to day, sometimes hour to hour but always include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance and chest pain. Acid reflux is also quite common. There are so many reasons for a person to have a problem breathing. One lesser-known triggers include perfume or cologne. Another is pet fur, especially cat saliva. There is the trigger of tropomyosin which comes from cockroaches. When I lived down south, it was the headache of every Florida resident! And finally, there’s something called “cardiac asthma” which stems from the heart! If you’d like to read a more comprehensive version of this article with more details and more solutions, please visit my website suzycohen.com where you can
sign up for my weekly newsletter. I’ll email it to you. In the meantime, here are some natural remedies and devices to help you breathe with more comfort: Vitamin D-rich foods. Eating more foods with vitamin D such as milk and eggs can help. Getting the sunshine vitamin is useful too, because your body activates the D into a hormone that is used for immune function. Black Seed Oil. This is a dietary supplement that fights inf lammation and is especially useful for the lungs. It contains many active compounds such as “thymoquinone” which has been studied specifically for breathing. The Breather - Natural Breathing Lung Recovery Exercise Trainer. This is a small plastic device that you hold in your hand and it’s designed to improve the f low of oxygen. It’s just an exerciser, it’s not intended or useful during an asthma attack. It improves lung capacity and is sold online. AirPhysio - Natural Breathing Lung Expansion & Mucus Removal Device. This is another small plastic device is helpful to clear the airways and minimize mucus which can be helpful with many respiratory conditions such as asthma, atelectasis, COPD, Emphysema, even Cystic Fibrosis. Please seek medical attention and proper treatment if you have breathing difficulties. The options above are for your consideration, and not intended to treat an asthma attack.
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Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: 732-505-1212.
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Continued From Page 1 slide master because he loves using the slide at the playground. “I love the swings,” Bobby said. Jordan said, “I love everything.” “It really is a great place for kids and even adults to visit,” Staiser said. She and Helle said they weren’t surprised to learn that the playground had been named the best playground in the state. The playground is near the justice complex and the local branch of the Ocean County library. During a recent Township Council meeting, Councilman Nino Borrelli praised the park. He also noted a recent front cover of The Jackson Times that featured an article about the Children’s Trail, adjacent to the playground. An Eagle Scout project added
Newest Ocean County 4-H Club: The Busy Bees
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H is excited to announce their newest club, the 4-H Busy Bee’s club, focusing on apiary science and management. In partnership with Ocean County, this 4-H club will be placing live beehives at Jakes Branch County Park to serve as an educational display. These hives will be managed by the youth club members along with caring and trained adult volunteers. Members of the public will be able to view the hives from a safe distance when visiting the environmental center of Jakes Branch County Park. Those interested in joining this 4-H club are in grades 7 through 13 and this club will begin in August. Youth do not have to be current 4-H members to join. Space is limited. When Ocean County youth have access to 4-H programming, they will participate in hands-on projects where they can design, create, and make for themselves. These experiences are proven to rekindle a love of learning and produce a variety of benefits – from strengthening their creativity and imaginative thinking to improving their motor skills, coordination, and self-esteem. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law. If you would like more information on how you can become involved in 4-H, contact the 4-H office in the county in which you reside or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu. To learn more about Ocean County 4-H, the club offered, and to sign up for the Busy Bee’s 4-H Club, contact the 4-H office at 732-3491227 or visit them on the web at: ocean.njaes. rutgers.edu/4h.
The Jackson Times, June 5, 2021, Page 17 educational interpretive signs, benches, birdhouses and an entrance sign. “It was an honor and pleasure to meet the people behind the ideas for the trail and the enterprising Eagle Scout Matt McCall and his family, Karen Walzer - the chairperson for the Jackson Pathfinders - and the other Pathfinders, Eagle Scouts and volunteers. I am thankful for their vision and hard work on the Jackson Children’s Trail for kids and also adults to enjoy for years to
come,” he said. He encouraged residents to walk the trail which he said now includes signs about the different animals in that habitat such as white-tailed deer and “a few benches are located around the trail and a cool entrance sign as well that Matt McCall and others were responsible for putting up.” They also planted a Mount Laurel bush and they added some colorfully painted birdhouses around the trail which my 5-year-old granddaughter
took notice of. I think it is a great example of what community is all about of what happened at the Jackson Children’s Trail that day. In this case enhancing a natural beautiful resource.” Council President Andrew Kern also commended those involved with improving the Children’s Trail. “That trail is specifically designed for children. The signs are at specific heights and everything is set up so you are able to navigate.”
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CLASSIFIEDS Garage Sale Community Garage Sale - Greenbriar I. Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date Sunday, June 27. Brick 08724. 80 homes participating. (26)
Auto For Sale 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis Limited Edition - All power. Moon roof. Landall roof. Only 87,000 miles. May 2023 inspection. Leather seats. $6,900. 848-221-5036. (25)
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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (21) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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 PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (12)
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Continued From Page 1 League in 2018-19 season. Her biggest fans and supporters are her parents Ralph and Kim Colasanti and her 13-year-old brother Nico. Ava is currently ranked fifth among elite females in the National Ninja League standings. The top prize is $1 million. While her mother is a distance runner, her father is a climber at Gravity Vault in Brick. He also became a pseudo-coach to her and to others at Centercourt. Her brother Nico takes on a support role. Ava said, “I used to watch the show before all of this. I thought it was so cool how athletes could do all these obstacles. I always told myself someday I would be on the show. When I learned a Ninja base camp was near me, I quickly got started with it and it came naturally to me. I worked hard for years but I got involved in competing within the last two years. “There is a bunch of different leagues besides the show. There is different age groups and different skills and they have a competition almost every weekend. They have a huge tournament at the end of every season where the whole Ninja community comes to compete to qualify,” Ava added. “We love watching her compete and seeing how much she has grown in this sport both physically and mentally. She has ‘come out of her shell’ and really has made us so proud with how she handles tough situations and challenges,” her father said. These challenges only drive her harder, he said. “She dealt with the pandemic and the gym closing for a while which made her lose not just her training but some of her closest friends who lived hours, even states away.” He added that Ava “dealt with injuries and physical therapy, and most of all her biggest challenge has come from her mental mindset, where she has had to deal with what it was like to have moved from an average athlete to one of the top female teen ninjas.” Each competitor has their own battle cry. Ava’s was originally, “This beauty is in Beast Mode” but now the pink clad Ninja’s motto is “Savage.” Her family traveled with her to Tacoma, Washington, for the qualifiers. In mid-April she visited Universal Studios in Los Angeles but Ava hopes to reach Las Vegas which hosts the national finals. Ava said the competition calls for participants to run, catch, swing, jump, climb, and move from place to place with strength, agility, and
coordination, and many other skills as well. “It is an obstacle course. There is so much. Whether it is agility, upper body strength, swings - as far as obstacles and having a little bit of everything in it,” her mother said. “Every competition is different. When we train, we don’t know what is going to be in the competition,” Ava said. “I train every single day. I have a home gym in our garage and am at the Ninja gym four days a week and I climb once a week. I’m constantly doing pushups, workouts, running and I will definitely be running more.” Ava spends a lot of time training at Centercourt Athletic Club which is an hour away. “I do cross country in school. This takes up a lot of time. Sometimes I can’t go to my cross country meets or practices.” She caught the interest of the show’s producers with her standings in the qualifying competitions. “They reached out to me as they saw I was winning the national Ninja competitions.” She was not picked to be on American Ninja Junior, a version of the show for those 15-17 years old two years ago but “I trained super hard for almost a year and I started winning just about everything.” “I knew everyone I competed with before the show,” Ava said. The competition involves five regions with 100 competitors per region. “The semifinals is in Los Angeles and there was four regions there. The top 15 moves on to Las Vegas. “It was definitely different competing with them on that level because everyone was trying to focus on the course and themselves because it was all our dreams to be there and we are there together for this so it is cool,” Ava added. Ava said that along with her family, her teachers and classmates were “super excited and they find it super cool. Some of my teachers from 5th grade and in 7th grade reached out to me to say how excited they were. “It has been very exciting and at first it didn’t feel real to me because being so young I didn’t realize this would happen so fast. I was just so excited the whole time,” Ava said. While still rather young, in the back of her mind Ava is hoping to one day own and operate a gym with physical therapy and a nutrition program or become a physical therapist. Ava and her family said an interview segment about her was made for the show but they are unaware of when that segment will air on an episode. They aren’t sure which upcoming shows will feature Ava but they are confident her segments will air by the end of June.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.
cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 5 - jun 11 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): People rely on your strength of character whenever they think they might give in to weakness. Everyone needs to keep their little secrets, but they may share them with you as the week rolls past because you’re trustworthy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want to take your place in the spotlight as this week unfolds. One way to do that is to call upon the people in your network to support you and cozy up to friends who have influence. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your timing may be off, and you could be more error-prone than usual now. Try to be clear in conversations, emails and texts to avoid miscommunications in the week ahead. Avoid signing financial agreements. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The power of attraction might work to your advantage. People may approach you with ideas that could capture your imagination in the week ahead. Careful conservation of money will serve you well in the long run. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be encouraged to compete or take risks at the expense of spending time with your family. By delegating authority to others in the upcoming week, you’ll have more hours for personal interests and enriching social activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A loved one may invite you to compete in a game or sport and stir up the flames of desire. Friends may encourage you to learn everything you can about their favorite subject or a fascinating new interest as this week unfolds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Unexpected events might work in your favor. Welcome sudden changes in your routine or meetings with new people in the week ahead. Something of great interest or value could appear at an opportune moment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You and a romantic partner could be in tune this evening. Working side by side with a buddy can be productive and fulfilling. In the week ahead, you can often solve everybody else’s problems but may need more time to solve your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be wise to mind your own business this week. You might be forced to walk a fine line and stay in your lane when dealing with partners and family members who hesitate to say what they mean. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes you need to quit climbing and enjoy the view from where you are. As the week unfolds, avoid any urge to outdo other people with displays of extravagant spending. A loved one may exercise a great deal of creativity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Welcome romance into your life whenever you can, but don’t make decisions or changes that may affect your financial security in the week ahead. You might grow overconfident, take risks or want to show off. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Discussions might require diplomacy while your work requires imagination. To maintain harmony in key relationships as the week unfolds, it may be better to demonstrate loyalty than to cast doubt on others.
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THESE FLUFFY PANCAKES WILL MAKE YOU FLIP! By America’s Test Kitchen
Pancakes are a blank canvas, so bring out your inner artist. You can work your magic at the table with maple syrup, honey, confectioners’ sugar, fresh fruit and/or softened butter. Or you can cook your artistry right into the pancakes by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sliced bananas or raspberries instead of the blueberries. Use 1 tablespoon of add-ins per pancake. Have fun and try your own combinations! ANYTIME FLUFFY BLUEBERRY PANCAKES Serves 2 to 4 (Makes 8 pancakes) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup blueberries 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, oil and vanilla until well combined. 2. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (batter should remain lumpy). Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before cooking. 3. Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. 4. Using a 1/4-cup dr y measuring cup, portion batter into the pan in three places. Sprinkle each pancake with 1 tablespoon of blueberries. Cook until the bubbles on the surface begin to pop, 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Use a spatula to flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter in two more batches. Turn off the heat. Serve.
(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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