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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Jackson is getting built up and some of the county roads weren’t made to handle this kind of traffic, township officials said. Council Vice President Andrew Kern explained a recent resolution authorizing road widening which he said involved a number of
Jackson Hires PR Firm
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Seeing the way Jackson is being portrayed, the Township Council hired a public relations firm. “I commend both the mayor and BA (Business Administrator Terence Wall) for moving on the hiring of a public relations firm for the town. Last year the Council had asked for and approved in a session, a budget for a PR firm,” Councilman Alex Sauickie said. “For too many years this town has been the victim of propaganda for what I call factual inaccuracies against the town. It has been
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─Photo courtesy Jackson Schools The Jackson Liberty High School Lions Band is seen marching on 5th Avenue, New York City leading the Grand Marshall of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – T he Jackson Liberty High School Lions Ba nd added a little crimson to the green day when they marched in the annual New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
“Leading the Grand Marshall in the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade was an honor and a thrill,” JLHS Band Director Scott Katona told The Jackson Times. Noting the gray skies and occasional sprin-
kle of rain that occurred that morning, Katona noted, “ the weather may not have cooperated, but the experience these students and parents had will last a lifetime.” “The parade couldn’t have been more fun.
Officials Discuss Need To Widen County Roads county roadways “that need to be widened and set up for future use. “The County really needs to step up and be able to set up these roadways so there is not traffic - the likes of which we haven’t had in this township since I’ve been here,” he said. Only the county can make changes to county roads.
“Ever ything from Route 571 to 527 and 528 and 547 - all those different roadways that need to be widened need to be addressed now before the town gets more densely populated,” Kern added. Resident Elenor Hannum agreed, saying “this town at its inception did not anticipate this growth. A road
such as Cedar Swamp Road by Route 527, how would this town or County possibly widen that road without basically widening the road and breaking into people’s front doors?” “If they have to, they will,” Council President Martin Flemming responded. “They usually swing the road side to side to alleviate as
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much as possible.” Flemming added, that dualizing the roads is a long-term county plan. Anticipating Hannum’s next question he added, “Imminent domain is possible.” “I’d never say that it won’t be if the County decides it is for the public good that this needs to happen but there is
Council Against Dems Handling Of Pandemic By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Township Council sounded off on state issues once again, this time centered on nursing homes and vaccines. Councilman Nino Borrelli spoke about two resolutions on the agenda. The first involved a Senate resolution that was sponsored by Republican State Senator Joe Pennacchio and co-sponsored by 10 other GOP senators and Democrat Senator Nia Gill. A summary of the resolution states that it would establish a special committee of the Senate entitled “New Jersey Nursing Home Pandemic Response Investigation Committee.” Borrelli noted that Senate resolution 48 “would form a committee with subpoena powers to investigate the nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths in New Jersey’s nursing homes and would look into how the pandemic was handled at the state’s long-term care facilities including private nursing homes and state-run veteran homes.” “Jackson’s State Senator Sam Thompson
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Continued From Page 1 who plays tuba. JLHS Senior Elizabeth Huff, who serves as a section leader in the band said, “marching in New York City was amazing and leading the Grand Marshall was so surreal, it was the best way to spend Saint Patrick’s Day.” “Marching with my band mates and friends in one of the biggest parades in the nation was a huge honor, and something that I’ll never forget,” Marching Captain Barrett Garcia, a senior at JLHS said. The parade was televised on March 17 on NBC and kicked off at 11 a.m. Members
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Continued From Page 1 painted in a negative light way too many times and has suffered as a result. Even our Wiki page on the internet is highly inaccurate and is written in a way that is disparaging to the town,” Sauickie added. He noted that with the hiring of a PR firm “we can actually rebut some of that and provide at least a counterpoint to some of that which is a great move.” The Council approved a resolution hiring Steve - Brand and Strategic Communication, LLC. The firm ’s website lists endorsements by the former chief executive officers of Johnson & Johnson and Avon. Wall told The Jackson Times, the firm’s
of the JLHS appeared marching up 5th Avenue a little after 11:30 a.m. The St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of the biggest and popular parades held in the Big Apple. “When I received the email stating we would be leading the Grand Marshall I was over the top excited which was followed by an immediate sense of pride for this program and everyone involved with it,” Katona said. He also told The Jackson Times last week how pleased and honored he was that the JLHS Lions would be a part of this year’s parade. “Each year we look for new opportunities in performance for these students. We have performed for the opening ceremonies in the National Memorial Day
founder Steve Dnistrian, “has an extensive background with J&J and Omicron in the communications field. He’s out of Colts Neck.” Rova Farms Advisory Council In reference to another resolution, Councilman Steven Chisholm said he was, “excited about our moving forward with our Rova Farms Advisory Council. We are looking forward to seeing some action happen there and am looking forward to working with some of our residents to make an opportunity for a park.” The resolution listed those chosen to serve on the advisory group which will examine ways the Rova Farms open space property can be utilized by the public.
Parade in Washington D.C.” The Lions have a long list of accomplishments including being “part of the opening sequence of the Miss America Pageant and we were a featured performance in the Thanksgiving Day Parade,” Katona added. The award-winning band also opened the Pulaski Day ceremonies in New York City and the Lions can now add leading the grand marshal and the rest of the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade. “It’s a testament of how hard these students work, both past and present, to award us with these opportunities,” the band director added. “The performance opportunities these students get would never be possible without the support of our school district administra-
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Continued From Page 1 always as a last resort,” he added. “They’ll move the road and …they will do as little damage as possible.” “What this resolution is doing is offering up township property for the County. That is what this is allowing. We have nothing to do with County planning or County engineering. We are offering anything up that we own to make it easier for them,”
tion and Board of Education.” Senior percussionist Lauren Janson said prior to the parade that she was “very excited to perform in the NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year.” Janson noted that the Lions performed a popular song identified with the holiday during the day. “‘Irish Eyes’ is a fan favorite,” she said. Based on crowd reactions at the parade,” the Lions certainly didn’t disappoint attendees as they performed their rendition of“Irish Eyes” and marched the parade route in their red uniforms on St. Patrick’s Day. The band’s performance can be seen online at youtube.com/watch?v=cz9a7K77i2U&feature=youtu.be Flemming explained further. “How long would residents be given notice? My concern is Cedar Swamp Road and I know how close those homes are and we are talking about a lot of families,” Hannum asked. Flemming referred that to Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin but he did say, “I don’t see it as a fast process, you have engineering to go through the Pinelands (Commission) to go through, environmental to go through you have a lot of hoops to jump through.”
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Continued From Page 1 is the co-sponsor of this bill too. The special legislative committee should lead no stone unturned. Families of the COVID-19 patients who died in nursing homes in our state deserve compassion, complete transparency and accountability as to what happened to their loved ones,” Borrelli added. He noted a second resolution that was “in opposition to Democrat State Assemblyman Raj Mukherji’s bill A-2679 that would give minors age 14 years or older, children, the ability to consent to a number of vaccines without parental consent. With this legislation he is trying to override the will of parents in our town and state for them to do what is best for their kids.” This bill was co-sponsored by Democrat Assembly members Mila Jasey and Sterley Stanley. It was introduced on February 14
By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Two individuals have been arrested with aggravated assault after an early morning fight led to a stabbing, police said. Officer John Araneda, Javier De La Torre and others were dispatched to a home on Alissa Terrace around 1:23 a.m. on the morning of March 20 after the department received a 911 call that abruptly ended.
Councilman Steven Chisholm thanked Borrelli for his remarks concerning the pending legislation noting Assembly Bill A-2679 “takes away your rights as parents.” “The government has already done that for the last two years and they have no right to do that. That should not be allowed and we should absolutely be fighting that and screaming at the top of our lungs,” Chisholm added. Chisholm said, “these children, are not even qualified to clean their own room, make their own dinner or drive a car and yet we can allow them to make a decision on what type of vaccines and chemicals go into their bodies? I don’t think so.” Remarking on the legislation to create a committee about the governor’s actions concerning the pandemic, the councilman added that lawmakers and the governor “held you for two years against your will and restricted all of your rights. They
should be held accountable. Mr. Murphy should be held accountable as should Mr. Biden.” Chisholm added, “the law has been violated and your rights restricted and it is about time we stand up to that. I hope all of you will contact your local congressmen, assemblymen and senators and make sure they follow all these resolutions, Democrat or Republican these are American issues.” Borrelli told The Jackson Times, “copies of these kinds of resolutions after voted on in the affirmative are distributed to the Governor and Lt. Governor, the State Legislature, 12th District Legislators, Ocean County Board of Commissioners and all other Boards of Commissioners in the state, the NJ League of Municipalities, Mayor and Councils of other Ocean County towns. I hope they will consider and pass a similar resolution to send a message to Trenton.”
Two Charged After Fight That Led To Stabbing While officers stood outside the home and k nocked on the door, a woman quickly exited while holding two large butcher knives and confronted the officers. She was ordered at gunpoint to drop the knives, and after complying with the orders she was handcuffed. Police said the woman had a physical altercation with a man inside the home. During the fight, the man hit her in the face, causing an injury. She then went to
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Everyone’s An Expert I h a ve t o a d m i t I have the most brilliant friends. I open up Facebook, and it’s a treasure trove of knowledge. My friends are experts on COVID, race relations, geopolitical disputes and more. All that genius is right at my fingertips! I’m so blessed. In fact, some of them excel in many f ields. They already knew everything there is to know about vaccines, and this month, they know ever ything there is to know about the Ukraine. Their cognitive capacity knows no bounds! They are truly savants, in that they don’t even have to work in their field to be experts. They ca n k now ever y th i ng there is to know about censorship, fossil fuels AND the voting rights m ove m e nt s i n G e o rgia. Meanwhile, they are spending 40 hours a week at a job that has nothing to do with any of that. Plus commute. Plus watching TV shows that they constantly post about. How, I wonder, do they find the time to learn so much? How did they memor ize the Bill of Rights and the associated legal precedents? When did they interview
all the pertinent voices to understand the many nuances of gender roles in modern society? Did they have their scientific research peer reviewed like other scientists? That’s truly amazing, because usu ally all I have time for is a meme or a short video where someone blabbers one side of an argument for a few seconds. But, I never feel like I have the full information to really understand a topic from something as obviously biased as that. Even when I watch the news, I’m often only hearing one side, so where do they get all the different sides of a story? Personally, I always thought that to be an expert, you have to study a field for a number of years. Not only that, but you really have to live and breathe it. You can’t just read about science, for example, you have to do science to really understand it. I never thought that just being alive and being somewhat interested in a topic made me an expert on anything. But I guess I’m not an expert on how to be an expert. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor Representative Democracy Wins Over OC Democratic Boss Sunday, March 13 was the Ocean County Democratic Committee Meeting and the annual Mini-Convention to nominate County and Congressional candidates to appear on the PARTY “line” for the Primary ballot in June, and it was quite an example of the PEOPLE demanding democracy. The Democratic leadership sent out notice of the meeting and most Committee members received a postcard less than a week before the meeting. Also contained in this notice was an amendment to be voted on at this meeting. This amendment was to allow Vote by Mail (VBM) to be used for the election of the Democratic leadership, currently led by one of New Jersey’s infamous “bosses.” After reading the amendment, it seems like déjà vu going back 12 years when Wyatt Earp did the same thing with extending the term of County Committee members and leadership from 2 years to 4 years. He sent short notice out about the meeting, including the fact that we would be voting on this amendment at the meeting/mini-convention. It’s very sad that he didn’t learn from that past experience where he failed to give members enough time to understand and digest all the implications of pushing through and fast tracking such an important amendment. This current VBM amendment has so many loopholes and dangerous precedents that utilizing this voting method for a “Party” election – being controlled by the current leadership from the creation of the ballot to the counting and announcing the results - opens up so many opportunities for fraud and deception. It’s like putting the fox in the
hen house. I am very concerned by the rushing through the voting of this amendment, just as they did in 2010 with the extension of the terms for Cou nt y Com m it tee members and leadership to 4 years. It should be noted that according to the NJ Statute in Title 19 pertaining to Party leadership elections, they should occur every year not every four years. I think we should have three meetings on this proposed amendment before adopting it. The first meeting should be the presentation of this amendment and the formation of a committee to develop the iron-clad procedures and sending out a draft document to members; the second meeting should be that the appointed committee present their results to the membership and take some feedback from the members; and the third meeting could be reviewing the agreed-upon document and voting on the amend ment. That’s what a responsible organization would do. This is such a dangerous change to our process that I think it deserves the time for the membership to understand all the implications. They, on the other hand, think anonymity will be preser ved, but they are still in control and we all know that transparency hasn’t been a strength of the Ocean County Democratic organization. The scenario stated above is NOT what happened this past Sunday. We were not willing to just vote for this amendment without adequate vetting and many committee members had valid questions. As a result, the Chairman kept pushing back on us until a motion was made to table the discussion for a future date with follow-up containing air-tight procedures and controls before we would vote on such a major change in how we do business. Leadership must
understand that gone are the days of backdoor deals and ruling over political fiefdoms within our local Democratic organizations. It should also be noted that Wyatt used so much time in the beginning of the meeting to bring up lots of folks to sing his praises, that there wasn’t enough time for the candidates to present themselves to the Committee members. The Chair of the NJ State Democratic Committee, LeRoy Jones, also was in attendance. This was very embarrassing for both the candidates and the Committee membership and maybe even the State Democratic Chair. Anyone who makes the mistake of trying to characterize us as a marginalized group of dissidents is sorely mistaken. WE are the majority. We must continue to fight for participatory democracy within our County Committee. We are committed to winning this fight and our victory on Sunday is just a start. Marianne P. Clemente President, Barnegat Democrat Club County Committee Member
TNR Not A Good Way To Deal With Strays Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a previous article called “Volunteers Give “Purrfect” Help To Feral Felines.” Tr a p - Ne u t e r- R e t u r n (TNR) does not reduce or control the feral cat population. Research has shown that unless more than 75% of the fertile population of a municipality or county is fixed annually (not 75% of a colony here or there), then no reduction will occur. The programs that have had the most resources (for example, county-wide programs in Florida and California) did not even approach 10%. In the article, the writer
refers to a parade of felines that met the feeder at her car. A parade (read that as hoard) of cats congregating outside is detrimental to wildlife and public health. For every outdoor cat, 21 to 55 wild birds will perish annually. Add to that many more small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Domestic cats are the leading direct human-related cause of wild bird and small mammal mortality, yet ironically, what is discussed in the article is predation of cats by coyotes. If this is a concern, subjecting domestic cats to living under these and other hazardous conditions cannot be humane. Domestic cats are the leading domestic animal carrier of rabies. Attracting every nearby rabies-vector raccoon and skunk that gets a whiff of the bounty of cat food provided is not in the best interest of public health or wild animals that will become habituated to humans. If during a pandemic, we still do not understand the importance of preventative and sound, evidence-based practices regarding matters of public health, we never will. Releasing sterilized cats and feeding them so they exist at densities beyond the environmental carrying capacity of any natural mammalian predator is neither sustainable nor effective. That simply turns an area into one giant litter box. Domestic cats are great companion animals, but they should not be sustained in hoards outdoors. Individuals often dump unwanted pets at colonies. TNR enables abandonment and the cycle continues. Adopt ion a nd cont ai nment, or euthanasia if the cats are unable to be adopted or contained, are better and more compassionate choices. Linda Cherkassky NJ
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Congressman Smith Chairs Hearing On Holding “War Criminal” Putin To Account
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) chaired the first hearing in the House of Representatives to hold Russia accountable for its barbaric invasion of Ukraine, pressing for the prosecution of Vladimir Putin and others for their war crimes and crimes of aggression against the Ukrainian people and nation. Smith’s hearing follows new legislation he authored and introduced urging the creation of appropriate regional or global justice mechanisms to immediately investigate and prosecute Putin and those responsible within the Russian Federation as “war criminals.” “Today, as the death tolls dramatically increases by the hour and as more than 1.3 million Ukrainians flee their homes since the invasion - with estimates by the UNHCR of up to 4 million people eventually fleeing - the need is immediate to hold Putin
and Russian officials to account,” said Rep. Smith, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC). “Putin - and others responsible for this ongoing and ever-expanding mass murder, war crimes and crimes against humanity must be prosecuted for their crimes,” said Smith. “The time to act for justice and accountability is now,” Smith said. “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Entitled “Accountability for Russia’s War Crimes and Aggression against Ukraine,” the TLHRC hearing examined viable options for accountability for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine - the largest and most lethal attack in Europe since World War II. The hearing featured testimony from a panel of expert witnesses - including David Kramer, Managing Director of Global Policy for the George W. Bush Institute and
former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; David Crane, Founding Chief Prosecutor for the UN Special Court for Sierra Leone; and Dr. Jane Stromseth, the Former Deputy to the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. State Department. Calling the current situation in Ukraine the “gravest crisis in Europe since WWII,” David Kramer emphasized the importance of swift and united action(s) by the international community. “The refrain ‘never again’ emerged in the wake of the Holocaust, and Ukrainians are wondering whether that pledge applies to them,” said Kramer. David Crane spoke of the need for global “leadership” to “bring the world together” and called for “a tribunal that has an appropriate mandate.” “Strongmen around the world are watching, like crocodiles, as to
what we do about the international crimes committed by the Russian invasion of the Ukraine,” said Crane. “Let’s go and put some bad guys in jail, shall we?” Crane said. Dr. Jane Stromseth said that “international law is on our side…the question now is how the international community will respond.” Stromseth added that “failure to stand up to those who order and commit such crimes will only embolden their sense of impunity” and emphasized “a strategy of mutually reinforcing accountability - that is, accountability through multiple complementary mechanisms grounded in the fundamental principles of international law.” Whichever mechanism proves to be most effective at holding Putin accountable, Smith said “we’ll find a way to get it done.” “Failure to do so would be gross negligence,” said Smith.
Funding Provided For New Jersey Hospitals NEWARK – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) highlighted the $11,958,000 in federal funding they secured in the government funding bill for New Jersey hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This funding will help health care systems across the state make critical investments to improve and upgrade their facilities to better serve their communities. “The funding we are announcing today is critical in helping hospitals and health centers make the critical upgrades needed to meet our community’s needs today and into the future. New Jersey is home to many premiere medical institutions and funding like this will ensure they continue to serve as beacons of quality health care,” said Sen. Menendez. “I promise to continue to fight in Washington to ensure you have the critical resources you need to keep all of our loved ones healthy and safe.” Sens. Menendez and Booker secured $3,870,000 for University Hospital to build a Trauma Operating Room and holding areas for patient recovery before their transfer to the intensive care unit. The goal of this project is to improve patient health outcomes by controlling bleeding within the critical “golden hour” of a life threatening injury occurring, which is often challenging, given the time it takes EMS to be called and arrive on scene, assess the patient and transport them to the hospital. “New Jersey hospitals and their care teams performed valiantly during the pandemic, successfully caring for more than 100,000 COVID patients. But the road ahead will be a long one for our hospitals,
which experienced the dual impact of lost revenue and the skyrocketing costs of providing care amid a global pandemic,” said New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “We greatly appreciate the leadership of Sens. Booker and Menendez in bringing this critical healthcare funding to New Jersey and ensuring that our hospitals will always be there for us – especially when we need them the most.” The $1.2 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package included $232 million in funding for community projects across the state. Beyond health care, the projects make investments in education, housing, green energy and water infrastructure. Ultimately, the projects will help lower costs for families and create good-paying jobs up and down the state. While announcing the funding outside University Hospital’s Emergency Department, the senators railed against Congressional Republicans for refusing to include COVID-19 supplemental funding in the government funding bill. The lawmakers vowed to continue pushing a vote to ensure the nation has the resources to continue a robust fight against the pandemic. Sen. Menendez also highlighted the need for an independent, 9/11-style commission to investigate the country’s response to the pandemic. The Senator originally unveiled his bipartisan National Coronavirus Commission Act last summer at University Hospital, surrounded by frontline health care workers and families of those who died from COVID-19. The following hospitals and FQHC’s
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Black And White Photo Gallery At Ocean County Artists Guild ISLAND HEIGHTS – More than 38 photographers representing the Black Glass Gallery photo collective, will have their dynamic black-and-white images shown at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild during the month of April 2022. The opening gallery reception at the Guild (OCAG) is April 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. (special
evening reception). The BGG images will be on display April 2 to 26, with updated OCAG hours listed at their website. All work on display will be available for sale. The Guild is located at 22 Chestnut Avenue in Island Heights. “Visitors will see all the dimensions that black-and-white images have to offer,” said Suzanne Spitaletta, the founder and president
of the BGG group. “During the month of April, visitors can see that fantastic images can come from shadows and light. Monochrome images have their own distinct tone, their own depth, their own personality.” Black Glass Gallery got its start more than five years ago in Asbury Park and uses social media and online galleries to spotlight the images of
BGG members. The images are often drawn from planned and guided photo journeys. Members have shown their work in various venues, including Asbury Park, Atlantic City, and Middletown. Photo trips have been to various locations in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey during the past five years. (A list of the BGG members expected to exhibit is included.) Black Glass Gallery (BGG) has an active membership of more than 130 ranging from paid professional photographers to enthusiastic amateurs. BGG Members At April Event The BGG members exhibiting, in alphabetical order, include: Lef Carroll IV, Jason Cascais, Ryan Cervasio, Shirley Chan. Mary Ellen Connelly, Bob Cuthbert, Susan Dugan, Sharon Edwards, Joan Gallagher, Mark Haviland, Rachel Herbert, Chad W. Hoover, Richard Huff, Stanton Hunter, Bryan Ince, Liz Keenan. Also: Pete LaRocca, Sue Maguire, Leonard MacDonald, Mia Mutascio, Frank Parisi, Lori Parsells, Kevin Plant, Marguerite Vizza Portogallo, Brent Prendergast, Kristian Quistgaard, Tom Rostron, Patrick Saporito, Jeanne Schneider, Mickey Sica, Suzanne Spitaletta, Gene Stoye, Donna Turner, Andy Wolff and Gina Ziegler. For directions, call the OCAG at 732-7064100, or visit them on the web at ocartistsguild. org. OCAG has memberships and volunteer opportunities available.
Grant To Be Used For Handicap Accessibility
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Township officials reviewed this year’s application for a Community Development Block Grant, which is money provided to towns for projects like roads or building entrances. Business Administrator Terence Wall gave an overview to the governing body and the public on this year’s CDBG project. He reported that this year’s project is designed to help handicapped citizens. “We are applying for $155,000 to help Americans with Disabilities Act enhancements in various areas which have not yet been defined,” he said, noting that there’s a priority in making parks and other public spaces accessible for all.
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Jackson Rotary Club Presents Wade Preston
JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club presents Broadway star Wade Preston, known for his performance as the “Piano Man” in the Billy Joel-TWYLA THARY 2002-2005 production “Moving Out.” The event will take place on April 9 at 8 p.m. at Jackson Memorial High School –
Fine Arts Center, 101 Don Connors Boulevard, Jackson. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by calling 732-833-6131 or 732-928-0200 or email JacksonNJRotary@gmail.com. Refreshments will be available at a cost. Donations accepted.
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By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A 40-year-old man was stabbed in a fight, and when police went to arrest the attacker, they found about 30 bricks of heroin. The fight took place at around 3:25 p.m. on March 13 at the Prospect Pointe Apartments on South New Prospect Road. The victim had been stabbed multiple times and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police said they were told that it stemmed from an argument with another man who fled back to his house. Officers went to the suspect’s home and were let in by another man who lived there. When they entered, they saw the suspect running out the front door. However, he was taken into custody by another officer, police said. During the arrest, the knife used in the incident was recovered, police said. They
also seized about 30 bricks of heroin, 10 grams of crack cocaine and paraphernalia. As a result, the other man in the home was placed under arrest. Franklin Baptiste, 53, with a last known address in Hoboken, was charged with aggravated assault, burglary, terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of crack cocaine, possession of heroin and possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute. He was processed and later lodged in the Ocean County Jail. Daniel Meadows, 38, of Jackson was charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was processed and released on summons with a pending court appearance. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Summer Tennis Camp JACKSON – Jackson Recreation will be holding a summer Tennis camp from July 11 through August 11 at Johnson Park. Participants should come prepared with their own racquet, sneakers and water bottle. Open to grades 2nd to 8th. Sessions are one hour a week for five weeks. Cost is $75 per Jackson resident and $100 per non-resident. (No refunds after July 11) All refunds: there is a $10 processing fee. Register by visiting capturepoint.com. There is a $5 fee per transaction when paying online with a credit card. Register in person Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Jackson Recreation, 10 Don Connor Boulevard. Tennis I – Beginners: your choice of Monday or Wednesday nights. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – students completing
grades 2nd and 3rd 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – students completing grades 4th and 5th 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. – students completing grades 6th, 7th and 8th Tennis II – students with previous tennis experience: 2nd to 5th graders choice of Tuesday or Thursday nights; 6th to 8th graders Tuesday nights only. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – students completing grades 2nd and 3rd 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – students completing grades 4th and 5th 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. – students completing grades 6th, 7th and 8th For more information, call 732-928-1260 or visit jacksontwpnj.net.
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is excited to announce the arrival of a new limited edition library card design featuring “Baby Yoda,” also called “Grogu” or “The Child,” the breakout star of the Disney+ hit series “The Mandalorian.” Cards, for new and existing Library members, will be available at all 21 Ocean County Library branches and reading centers beginning March 28. In addition to spotlighting the beloved character, the card features an easy-toread, enlarged-font barcode number on the opposite side. The card design is part of American Library Association’s READ® campaign which, for more than three decades, has featured celebrities, musicians, award-winning authors and illustrators who have lent their star power to support America’s libraries. They hope you will join this spring at the Ocean County Library to enjoy their new programs and services and to pick up your new Baby Yoda library card. Keep up with library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Exit 82 Theatre Re-Opens Studio Theater Downtown With 2022 Season TOMS RIVER – Exit 82 Theatre Company in Downtown Toms River is thrilled to reopen their Studio Theater with a full 2022 season including musicals, plays, children’s programming, community nights, concerts, and more playing throughout the year. Kicking off the Main Stage season, Exit 82 will feature Broadway’s Musical Comedy: FIRST DATE playing March 18 to 27. When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious highstakes dinner. Can this couple turn what could be an all-too-familiar dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? Up next, the theater will host the 4th annual Toms River Pride celebration on June 11. In addition to the street festival, the Main Stage and Studio Theater will be packed with entertainment all day. This summer, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning show, RENT, will play July 21 to 31. Set in the East Village of New York City, this beloved musical is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Rounding out the mainstage season, the murder mystery comedy CLUE will run
October 14 to 23. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery! For the best pricing and VIP treatment, subscription packages are now on sale! Since the theater industry shut down in 2020, Exit 82 has been slowly opening its doors back up, providing innovate, high quality and safe theatre to the community. Exit 82 Theatre Company produced a multi-venue, masked concert of The Rocky Horror Show in October 2021 and a pandemic-set original comedy, Julia Caesar, safely in masks at the Studio Theater in spring 2021. In the summer of 2021, the tribal rock musical, HAIR was produced at the Barnegat Bay Eco-center in Toms River, providing a full-scale musical production experience in an outdoor setting. After consistently adapting to various restrictions, the Studio Theater can finally re-open to produce a complete season. The Exit 82 Studio Theater is located at 73 Main Street in downtown Toms River. Tickets and subscription packages are available online at exit82theatre.com.
Easter Egg Hunt
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Recreation Department has announced this year’s Easter Egg Hunt for April 16 (rain date April
23) at Johnson Park. For Jackson children ages 2 to 3rd grade. Hunt times vary. Call 732-928-1260 for more information.
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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County College Earns Gold Status As A Military Friendly School
─Photo courtesy Ocean County College TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College announced that it has earned the 20222023 Military Friendly® School designation with Gold Award status, a recognition of the College’s commitment, effort and success in supporting student veterans. The annual Military Friendly School list identifies institutions that are setting the standard for military and veteran programs and initiatives. A Gold-level ranking is awarded to schools scoring within 10% of the 10th-ranking institution. OCC’s distinction as a Gold-level institution is a direct result of the rigorous efforts of the College’s Veteran and Military Resource Center, which has also been designated as a Center of Excellence for Student Veteran Success. The VMRC is led by Assistant Director Ryan Luurtsema, a 2021 Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education, who served 8 years in the U.S. Army and has been a part of the OCC community since 2019. “Our goal at OCC is to provide the utmost support to all military- and veteran-affiliated students, whether they identify as active duty personnel or spouses and dependents – new, returning, current, or alumni, in any and all capacities,” said Luurtsema. “Transitioning out of service is a life experience, not a temporary reflection. If you have served in or out of
uniform, we want to serve you throughout your journey.” The Military Friendly® designation is based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. Criteria for selection include student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer) and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. “Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community,” said Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly. “Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.” T he 2022-2023 Milit ar y Fr iendly Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at militaryfriendly.com. For more information about Ocean County College’s veteran programs, visit ocean.edu/veterans-services.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yardto-table superstars to help support healthy hearing. Blueberries. Who can resist a batch of berries just waiting to jump into a smoothie, pie, or stack of pancakes? Songbirds love to snack on them, too. And blueberries offer vitamin C, which, combined with magnesium and vitamins A and E, may help thwart noise-induced hearing loss. Kale. The always-reliable kale’s versatility — use it solo or in soups, salads, lasagna, and more — is matched by its hardiness. This timeless leafy green includes folate, which may help reduce risk of hearing loss in older men when taken at higher levels. * Pumpkins. Direct-sow this favorite no earlier than late May for summer or fall harvesting. Freshly collected pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which supports the immune system and — in an oral-medication form — might help improve tinnitus. ** Tomatoes. The tomato, a garden staple, has earned its place as a fruit to cultivate. It’s rich in a wealth of nutrients including po-
tassium, an important mineral for regulating blood and tissue fluid levels — including in the inner ear, which plays an important role in hearing and balance. Dr. Izzy & his Staff are here to answer most of your hearing health questions. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com. Le Prell CG, et al. Free Radical Scavengers, Vitamins A, C, and E, Plus Magnesium Reduces Noise Trauma. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/ articles/PMC1950331/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *Shargorodsky J, et al. A Prospective Study of Vitamin Intake and the Risk of Hearing Loss in Men. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/ articles/PMC2853884/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *†Arda HN, et al. The Role of Zinc in the Treatment of Tinnitus. Otology & Neurotology. https://journals.lww.com/otology-neurotology/Abstract/2003/01000/The_Role_of_ Zinc_in_the_Treatment_of_Tinnitus.18. aspx. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Unusual Health Benefits Of Eucalyptus Leaves By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
To me, eucalyptus oil is one of the best essential oils you’ll ever find. It has so many uses. If you don’t want a little bottle of this, I suggest the plant leaves that are sold in a bunch. You can get them dried or fresh, and you can shower with them! The compound that does the work in eucalyptus is called “1,8-cineole” and it breaks up mucus and reduces spasms in the respiratory tract. This compound has proven clinical efficacy for many diseases including bronchitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Did you know eucalyptus oil is one of the main ingredients in the most famous product called Vicks® VapoRub? This is an over-the-counter drug that contains a lot of camphor and some eucalyptus too, which treats cough, and muscle/joint pain. There are many other topical products sold online today that contain similar active ingredients. As for the beautiful plant itself, you can buy a bundle easily. I received a eucalyptus flower bouquet from a friend for the sole purpose of hanging it in the shower! She sent it to me for this very purpose. The hot steam from the shower helps activate and release eucalyptus oil compounds especially the 1,8-cineole. If this is too strong for you, or unpleasant, but you still want the benefits of this breathing compound, then just put 5 or 10 drops in a large bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and breathe in the aroma for about 10 minutes. Finally, you can 10 - 20 drops in the bathtub, or you can use a carrier oil like coconut oil to rub some on your skin.
The health benefits of 1,8-cineol found in eucalyptus may help with: • Relieve chest tightness and congestion • Promotes feelings of relaxation • Ease breathing • Reduce sinus inflammation • Help a stuffy nose • Helps with allergies • Improve symptoms of asthma and bronchitis • Anxiety and tension Aside from the respiratory benefits that are well documented, 1,8-cineol has been shown to help relieve pain in people who underwent knee surgery. It also can help with sinus headaches and possibly even certain forms of heart disease and skin cancer! These unusual benefits speak to the power of the plant, and even though we need more studies and data, it’s still good news! One fun fact about eucalyptus is that it’s a natural bug repellant! Bees and butterflies don’t like it. Luckily, the flowers don’t have actual petals, but rather hundreds of stamens so it can self-pollinate without the need for natural bug pollinators. Incorporating eucalyptus is easy. It can be found in many products, including herbal teas, decongestants, cough suppressants, mouthwash and dental formulas, skin care products, natural candles, special infused Epsom bath salts, and muscle rubs. If you make changes to your daily health regimen, always ask your doctor if it’s right for you. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com
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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Members of the Ocean County Board of Commis-
sioners want the public to know where they can donate if they wish, as they observe the shocking scenes in the news of cities bombed and families f leeing in terror while the Russian invasion of Ukraine pushes closer to the nation’s capital. Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari remarked, “we all want to help the victims of this senseless war but before we send a donation, it is important to know that the money will reach those who need it most.” Like any other disaster, manm a d e or n at u r a l , t he wa r i n Ukraine is attracting scammers hoping to prey on the generosity of others. “For tunately, just a little research will help tell the difference between a legitimate charity and a potential swindle, Vicari said. He added, “first, make sure the charity you choose is established and has the ability to actually provide aid to Ukrainian citizens and refugees.” Well-known organizations such as the Salvation Army, The Red Cross, World Vision and UNICEF already have the logistics in place to help the war victims. Local churches and other faith-based organizations are also rallying to aid the war refugees. The Commissioner noted that while some churches had at first accepted materials such as nonperishable food items, clothing, diapers and blankets, many are now requesting only monetary donations. Saint Stephen Ukrainian Cath-
olic Church in Toms River for example, is accepting checks and PayPal donations. Com m issione r Vica r i said , “there is a great cost in transporting materials into the war zone. Sending money is the best option to ensure the people who need help receive it as quickly as possible.” Before writing that check or clicking that PayPal link, Vicari warned would-be donors to make sure they are not falling for a scam. “Beware of phone calls or emails asking for money. Many of our seniors are especially vulnerable to scam artists who prey on elderly residents.” He cautioned residents not to click on unsolicited emails or prov ide p e r son al or ba n k i ng information online. “Robocalls asking for money should also be ignored.” “A com mon practice among scammers is to ask an unsuspecting donor to purchase gift cards to aid a charity. If you are asked to buy gift cards, it’s probably a scam,” Vicari added. Commissioner Vicari said that the threat of scammers in the wake of the Ukrainian war has become so prevalent that the FBI has issued a warning about the problem. John P. Kelly, director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, said a list of reputable charities is now available on the county’s website co.ocean.nj.us. Kelly added, “we encourage anyone who can make a donation to do so. The number of innocent victims from this war is growing every day. The victims and refugees need our help.”
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NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, located at 59 Main Street New Egypt, will be hosting their “All You Can Eat” Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner on April 3.
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Around The Jersey Shore Tips Given To Prevent Social Security Scams By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – County officials are teaming up with the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of an effort to raise awareness about social security scams. Noting National Consumer Protection Week and “with over 200,000 senior residents living in Ocean County, it is imperative that we infor m ou r residents to be aware of scams so that they can protect themselves,” Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari said. Vicari serves as chairman of Ocean County Senior Services and Consumer Affairs. “I encourage our citizens to be vigila nt a nd ext remely caut ious when asked to provide infor mation such as your Social Security number or bank information to unknown people over the phone or the inter net.” The Federal Trade Commission noted last year that there were over 396,000 complaints of gover n ment imposter scams, which led to more than $442 million being lost to scammers. The Commissioner added, “when providing personal information, residents should make sure they are certain as to who is receiving the information. You must be ver y conf ident that the source is the cor rect business person and that your information is secure.” In an effort to prevent further losses,
the Social Secu r it y Ad mi nist ration rem i nd s resident s t hat gover n ment agencies will: Never threaten ar rest or legal action if someone does not immediately send money to resolve an over payment. Never promise to increase benef its or resolve identity theft issues for a fee or by moving money into a protected account. Never require payment with a retail gif t card, prepaid debit card, cr y pt ocu r re ncy, w i re t r a n sfe r, i nt e r net cur rency or by paying cash. Send a text or e-mail message that contained personal information. T he SSA s ug ge st s t he fol low i ng additional steps to prevent falling for a scam: H a ng u p on s u s piciou s c a l l s f r om “gover nment off icials” calling about a problem with your social security number or account. Never pay payments with gift cards, wire transfers or by mailing cash. Report social security scams to oig. ssa.gov/ Repor t other scams to reportfraud. ftc.gov/#/ Off icials also reminded residents to contact the Ocean County Off ice of Senior Ser vices at 732-929-2091 or the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs at 732-929-2105 for additional information.
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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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (18) 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) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (18) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (11) 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)
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The Jackson Times, March 26, 2022, Page 19
Comedy Roast To Raise Funds For Local Food Banks
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – In need of a good laugh? Come out and enjoy “Kick Out Hunger,” a comedy roast of Jeremy Grunin, on March 31 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Vogel - Count Basie for the Arts in Red Bank. Proceeds will benefit Fulfill Food Bank. “The impact of Jeremy’s service to Fulfill, as Past Board Chair and current Board Member, has been tremendous. We look forward to a night of laughter and good will as we honor him and raise much needed funds for Fulfill to provide food and social services for families, children, seniors, and veterans in need,” CEO and President of Fulfill Triada Stampas said. Jeremy is the president of Grunin Foundation, a nonprofit based in Toms River. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for all members in the community by using
philanthropy to drive economic excellence at the Central Jersey Shore. “It has been an honor for me to serve with Fulfill to support their mission of building food security in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. When they asked if I would consider being roasted in front of hundreds of people to help raise critical funds needed to alleviate hunger in our community, I didn’t hesitate in responding with an eager (but nervous) YES! Don’t miss the chance to join in on the laughs at my expense – all for an amazing cause,” Grunin said. The Masters of Ceremony will be Ken Malagiere and the Roasters will be Jonathan Petro, Adam Philipson, Peter Rosario, Thomas Hayes, Sam Huber, Michael Duru, and Laura Grunin. For tickets, ads and raffle tickets, purchase them by visiting fulfillroast.givesmart.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade Officially Rescheduled
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─File photo by Bob Vosseller Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson, left, holds on to his hat while joining Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz during a previous year’s sunny but windy Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – It’s not an April Fool’s prank. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 2. The original date was cancelled due to bad weather. There were some statements made online suggesting different dates but apparently they were not official. The parade committee posted that the parade will be April 2 now that it has been approved by the Borough Council. The parade usually begins after a traditional Irish Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on the Boulevard and
Grant Avenue with the parade kicking off at noon. The parade features various pipe and drum bands, high school bands, floats, and Irish-American organizations from around the county and state. Last year, there was no parade at all due to the coronavirus. Events around the country that had large gatherings of people in close proximity were cancelled in order to slow the spread of the virus. It would have been the 37th annual parade. Back then, the parade committee stated “Let’s hope the luck of the Irish will keep us safe and we’ll be back bigger and better next year.”
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors. Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference. The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest. He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999. Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner. He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned
him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center. There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place. That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better. Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists. The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,
along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you. “I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-
nosis to treatment. With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats. “It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his
allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos. After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks. His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body. “She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-
ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day. Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either. Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another. Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661. Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.
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The Jackson Times, March 26, 2022, Page 23
Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 26 - Apr 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Hope springs eternal. You may be determined to stop hibernating and break out of your cave as spring arrives. Loved ones and friends could agree in the week ahead that it is time to try something different. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be ready to join new friends and old companions on a more productive path as this week unfolds. Some new acquaintances may only remain in your circle for a short time, but they may offer fresh insights. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check messages and conversations for hidden meanings. Some people might say exactly what they mean but others could offer more cryptic signals. In the week ahead, your perceptions may be sharper than usual. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Appreciate the hard work that must be exerted to live up to ideals and reach your goals. You may be all business when dealing with financial matters but still be compassionate towards someone in need. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A partner may prefer facts rather than fantasies. Do not let criticisms be personally hurtful. You will possess a sharper competitive edge in the upcoming week if you’re part of a group of likeminded individuals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Seeing is believing. It may be difficult to perceive the road clearly if you are blinded by wishful thinking. In the week ahead, test out theories before you put them into action and listen to the advice of wise companions and partners.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are stimulated by people who are familiar with the latest discoveries and technologies. New friends could influence how you choose to handle family issues in the week to come. Recognize any problems so you can fix them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Press the pause button on your decisions. Someone might be friendly or flatter you in the week to come, but this does not mean that you should pursue them romantically. Think things through before acting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enjoy some mental challenges or puzzles to exercise your mind. In the coming week, you may need to come up with innovative ideas to solve problems at work. Brainstorm solutions with savvy people. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may glow with enhanced mojo. Hang out with talented individuals and find yourself in lofty circles. Money may feel a bit tight, so avoid making rash financial decisions or impulsive purchases this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might jump the gun or feel that someone else is making an inconvenient spur-of-the-moment decision. Don’t let a minor misunderstanding drive a wedge between you and your loved ones in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The mind operates as a magnet that attracts things and people of similar vibration. Positive, contented, uplifting and encouraging words will bring people together. Focus on sound principles to guide your life.
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SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD Serves 2
Recipe note: If you don’t have Persian cucumbers (the small ones), you can use one larger Eng lish cucumber, ends trimmed, cut crosswise into three equal lengths (but it will be harder to smash). 5 (3-ounce) Persian cucumbers 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1. Place cucumbers in a bag and seal. Smash with a skillet until each cucumber is flattened and split into 3 or 4 spears. 2. Place a colander in a bowl. Tear cucumber spears into sm al l pi eces and pl ace i n colander. Add salt to cucumbers and toss to combine. Let cucumbers sit for at least 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes. 3. While cucumbers sit, stir vinegar, soy sauce, oil and sugar in a second bowl using a wooden spoon until sugar has dissolved. 4. Transfer drained cucumber s to t he bowl w it h t he dressing and stir to combine. Discard drained liquid. Sprinkle cucumbers with sesame seeds.
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