2023-01-14 - The Jackson Times

Accident Victim’s Family Receives Closure After 40 Years

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY

– John P. Kelly was surrounded by family, friends, colleagues, staff, and elected officials from the state and local levels as he was sworn in for his 10 th term on the Board of Ocean County Commissioners.

His oath of office was

A grave stone now marks the grave of Marylee Elizabeth Burke who died decades ago.

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – Marylee Elizabeth Burke was killed by a drunk driver in 1979. The tragic event left her family shocked and saddened. Her family came to -

gether recently to remember her and to gain some further closure. The teenager was buried in a historic township cemetery and after four decades, a short ceremony was held to

unveil a grave marker at the Whitesville Cemetery once known as the old Whitesville Methodist Cemetery, founded in 1800.

Retired Lakewood Police officer Rodney

Youmans never forgot about the tragic death of Marylee Elizabeth Burke. It bothered him that nothing was ever done on the young woman’s behalf. (Accident - See Page 4)

Ocean County Commissioners Sworn In For New Terms

administered during the recently held reorganization meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

Joining Kelly were his children Jimmy and Dawn Marie who stood by his side holding the Bible. He served as the Board’s Director in 2022 and has been

a member of the Board since 1993.

Kelly said he looked forward to working with his fellow Commissioners and the Ocean County staff to provide the best programs and services for County residents.

“It’s a privilege to have been re-elected to this seat on the Board of

Commissioners. I look forward to a New Year providing services for our residents and making sure Ocean County remains affordable,” he added.

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines was sworn in for her third three-year term on the Board by former state Assem -

blyman Jack Ciattarelli and accompanied by her nephew Grant Chedester and his wife Darlene.

“To my colleagues on the Board – Jack, Joe, Bobbi Jo and Gary – I look forward to working with all of you in the New Year. Together we will continue (Terms - See Page 5)

Mayor Sworn In For Fifth Term

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON– Noted

Ocean County political figures, relatives, and township residents all came out for the 179 th annual reorganization meeting of the Township Council.

The occasion in -

volved the swearing in of Mayor Michael Reina who won re-election to his fifth, four-year-term last November.

Joining him were his two council running mates of Scott Sargent and Jennifer Kuhn (Mayor - See Page 6)

Ordinance About Homeowner Fines Vetoed

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – It doesn’t happen often but Township Mayor Michael Reina vetoed an ordinance that had been approved by the Township Council during the council’s last meeting of 2022.

The ordinance concerned modifications

to the township’s Shade Tree Commission ordinance. The mayor said that residents have since raised valid concerns because the ordinance would give a volunteer commission the power to assess fines and issue citations.

Reina said those

(Fines - See Page 18)

─Photo by Bob Vosseller

─Photo By Bob Vosseller Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, left, is sworn in to his fifth term as mayor by Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn. He is joined by his wife Laura and granddaughter Angelina.

He was instrumental in getting the grave marker placed. He reached out to members of her family concerning the unmarked grave and to raise money to have a headstone erected. This undertaking also led him to explore the mystery of the cemetery’s history as well.

He told The Jackson Times, “This was a peculiar story. Many years have passed after Marylee was killed. I never knew her. She was seven years older than me but I have been going to this cemetery since I was a little boy and I didn’t remember anything.

“My mother made frequent trips to this cemetery as I had a sister who was born before me and she passed the day she was born,” Youmans added.

He said he has three generations of his family buried in the historic cemetery that features tombstones that go back to the 1800s, some so old that the writing on them is illegible. Other grave markers have toppled completely over time.

“Her mother and father were there at the ceremony. I met them for the first time. I was communicating with a cousin of Marylee’s, Maureen Grover. There are several Grovers buried in that cemetery too. She is a descendant of all the Grovers. They were there along with several members of the Jackson PD because their PBA had contributed toward the stone as well as my PBA,” Youmans said.

He said, “sadly during the time of the

incident back in ‘79 Jackson and Lakewood police helped catch the driver who killed her. She was struck by a car and pronounced dead at the hospital. She was 16 years old at the time.”

“There was a metal marker there for the longest time and about a year or so ago that marker had gotten chopped up by a lawn mower (in the graveyard). I knew I had to do something. I’ve been meaning to do something for a long time. There was a little plot next to my family and there were never any gravestones there just wooden crosses. Someone had been visiting them over the years and placed flowers there but the caretakers of the cemetery inadvertently chopped them up.”

Youmans added, “many graves there were lost to time and we’ll probably never find the records. To this day those records have been lost from what has been explained to me.”

He said the Whiteville Methodist Church is now the African Methodist Episcopalian Church. He’s waiting to hear from the current owners if they have any records from the cemetery.

“There was one lady, Mrs. Payne, who attended the ceremony who is in her 80s who has lived in Whitesville her whole life,” he said.

“I think her mother and some of the other older ladies of the time were on a church board and I think they raised funds for it in the 1960s, and 70s. They may have been the ones who installed a fence there. There is a Sears sign there and Sears did install fences at the time,” he added.

Youmans said, “I’m presuming a board

member might have had the records. If they had passed, a family member who was cleaning out things may have thrown the records away. Anything is possible. I don’t know if there are people buried there whose stones have been lost, bleached and destroyed. Trees have come down over the years and toppled some and there was vandalism in the 70s from what I heard.

“The Jackson Kiwanis Club cut the grass there once in recent years and once my landlord and I cut it. I reached out to what I believe is the Greater Methodist Conference of New Jersey and a woman there said they had contracted people to come out to do the

lawn. I think they were also talking about having some trees removed because there are some dead trees on the property.”

Youmans retired from the Lakewood Police Department at the end of 2022 and he and his wife moved to Florida. He said prior to his move that “it has been uplifting because the cemetery hasn’t looked this good in years because when the church went defunct there were no more funerals held there.”

“I think my mother was probably the last funeral in 2015. The funds had obviously run out over the years. It has been cut three times this year (2022) and someone did the leaves in the fall,” he added.

-Photo by Bob Vosseller

A sign at what was once the Whitesville Methodist Cemetery shows its founding in 1800. The cemetery is located off Whitesville Road.

to provide good government for our residents,” Haines said after being administered the oath of office.

Haines added, “every New Year provides us with an opportunity to look back and reflect and to look ahead - to grow and to improve on what we already have. It also gives us the chance to be stronger and better than the year before.”

Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, the longest serving Commissioner in the state with more than 40 years on the Board was named Director of the Board this year and Commissioner Gary Quinn was named Deputy Director.

Vicari stressed the importance of producing results for County residents and that by the Board working together as a team they will provide services and programs for residents while also providing the fiscally conservative policies of the Board.

“Whether it’s our Road Department, our Office of Senior Services, our Veterans Services Bureau, our Department of Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Public Safety, we deliver results. We provide assistance to our residents that we can measure,” Vicari added. He noted, “we set our goals high. We want to hear from our constituents, we want to know what they like and don’t like.”

Vicari said that while this year’s budget preparation is just under way, he anticipates the county’s property tax rate to decrease for the seventh consecutive year.

“We will continue to meet the needs of our residents in the New Year,” Vicari said. He quoted one of his favorite presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower, stating, “if a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power.”

Deputy Director Quinn echoed the sentiments of his colleagues on the Board as did Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea.

Quinn said, “I want to extend my appreciation to the Ocean County staff. From our Administrator to the rank and file, the men and women that work for Ocean County are the ones who implement our programs and make certain we can advance the mission of our County government and provide the best possible service.”

Crea also extended her thanks to the staff of the county, specifically noting the departments she serves as board liaison.

“We cannot provide the important services we do without the dedication and hard work of our department directors and the staff,” she said. “With our support and their efforts, the County will continue to be a great place to live, work and retire.”

─Photos courtesy Ocean County Ocean County Commissioners Virginia E. Haines and John P. Kelly hold up their certificates while standing next to colleagues and officials noting the results of their reelection.

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who were elected for their first term in office on Election Day.

Reina was sworn in by Commissioner Gary Quinn. The council members were sworn in by Mayor Reina. Township Clerk Mary Moss swore in this year’s council president and council vice president.

Reina defeated fellow Republican Martin Flemming in the fall election. Flemming was running with incumbent council members Andrew Kern and Samara O’Neill. It marked a very active campaign season for the township and noted a division within the Jackson Republican organization.

“This has to be one of the fastest meetings I have ever attended,” the mayor joked later in the meeting. “I want to give a very big thank you to my family including my wife Laura who has been through five or six, I’ve lost count, campaigns with me. My family has weathered quite a bit. This one more than any other.”

He thanked his granddaughter Angelina for holding the Bible during his installation of office. “I am truly humbled by the opportunity to do this once again for you and to sit up here with the Council that I know is going to do great things, as we move forward.

“Jackson Township needs to move in one step together and we’re going to agree to disagree but we’re going to move forward. Your putting your faith in me once again has just furthered my resolve to make sure that we go there together,” he said.

The mayor noted the presence of a number of police officers from the township police department in the audience who he commended. “They are here protecting us 24/7.” He also expressed “full confidence in our first responders who like our military are there 24/7. I want to thank our fire and first aid members.”

Reina said the new year would have its challenges and asked residents who might have questions to come before the council or to his office or that of Business Administrator Terence Wall or Township Clerk Mary Moss to get answers.

“Fake news doesn’t count,” the mayor said referencing social media sites that weren’t actual news outlets. “That’s all we ask that we all work together which will be a vital part of 2023. We have some hurdles and I think this council will be able to tackle every single one and I will be here every step of the way,” the mayor added.

Not everything went smoothly however. A nomination by Councilman Steven Chisholm for Flemming to serve again as council president was seconded by Councilman Nino Borrelli. The council’s new additions of Sargent and Kuhn voted against him, but the motion

passed three to two.

Borrelli nominated Chisholm to serve as council vice president and the vote was the same with Kuhn and Sargent voting against the motion while Flemming, Borrelli and Chisholm voted in the affirmative in a three to two vote.

Flemming read the council committee assignments list which Kuhn and Sargent voted against approval. That motion was again approved three to two.

During the Council comment period, Councilman Borrelli congratulated the mayor and the new council members. “It is nice to see your family and friends here supporting you. Their support is essential in your service to our town.”

“Congratulations to Councilmen Flemming and Chisholm in your leadership roles as well and it is nice to see your families here supporting you as well,” Borrelli added.

“Let’s keep Jackson in a strong financial position and as a shining gateway to the Jersey shore,” he added.

Kuhn said, “I look forward to working for the residents of Jackson and serving you as a council member in the next four years. I will always have your interests at heart and that will show through with my dedication, transparency and integrity. I look forward to working with each other and with the administration and mayor.”

Sargent thanked the mayor and Kuhn for leading “a phenomenal campaign that helped to get me here on the council. I am looking forward to working for all the residents of Jackson, not just one specific group but everyone. I am looking forward to working with council, the entire council. I know in the past it has been difficult but I think we can move forward as a team here in Jackson.”

Chisholm also congratulated the mayor and new council members. “I look forward to working with all of you this coming term.”

Flemming welcomed all who came out for the meeting. “We have a lot of special guests and mayors from other towns, county commissioners, congratulations to our incoming council people and the mayor and hopefully we can work together and make it a good year.”

Along with Commissioner Quinn was fellow Commissioner Bobby Jo Crea, Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, former Councilman Ken Bressi and Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore.

Reina told The Jackson Times after the meeting that “it is a very humbling experience to be mayor for so many years. I feel really good. I feel all the back and forths got put to bed tonight and moving forward is where we need to be. I think that is where we are going to go. Every single issue that comes up and needs attention will be addressed promptly.”

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Bipartisan Legislation Will Establish Information Literacy Education

From The Desk Of The Governor Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S588) establishing the requirement of K-12 instruction on information literacy under the implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The signing of this bipartisan legislation reaffirms the Governor’s commitment to leading the nation in public education while preparing students for lifelong learning by equipping them with the skills they need to accurately assess information.

The bill requires the New Jersey Department of Education to develop New Jersey Student Learning Standards in “information literacy,” which is defined as a set of skills that enables an individual to recognize when information is needed and to locate,

evaluate, and effectively use the needed information. Information literacy includes, but is not limited to, digital, visual, media, textual, and technological literacy.

“Our democracy remains under sustained attack through the proliferation of disinformation that is eroding the role of truth in our political and civic discourse,” said Governor Murphy. “It is our responsibility to ensure our nation’s future leaders are equipped with the tools necessary to identify fact from fiction. I am proud to sign legislation that is critical to the success of New Jersey’s students and essential to the preservation of our democracy.”

Primary sponsors of the bill include Senators Michael Testa and Shirley Turner, and Assemblymembers Daniel Benson, Pamela Lampitt, and Mila Jasey.

The bill requires the Commissioner of the Department of Education to convene a committee, including certified school library media specialists

and teaching staff members, to assist in developing the information literacy standards. The standards will be reviewed by experts as they are developed. This will provide an opportunity for collaboration among teachers and school library media specialists to advance information literacy in the K-12 learning standards. The proposed information literacy standards will also be subject to public input prior to their adoption by the State Board of Education.

“Information literacy is more important now than ever before, especially with the growing prevalence of social media and online news,” said Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan, Acting Commissioner of Education. “Students for generations will be well-served by this legislation, which sets into statute the requirement for schools to provide instruction on information literacy.” Each school district will incorporate instruction on information literacy in an appropriate place in the curriculum of students in grades kindergarten through 12 as part of the district’s implementation of the New Jersey

Student Learning Standards. The guidelines will include, at a minimum, the following:

• the research process and how information is created and produced;

• critical thinking and using information resources;

• research methods, including the difference between primary and secondary sources;

• the difference between facts, points of view, and opinions;

• accessing peer-reviewed print and digital library resources;

• the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information; and

• the ethical production of information.

“Teaching children about information literacy will help them to weigh the flood of news, opinion, and social media they are exposed to both online and off,” said Senator Michael Testa (R-1st). “This law isn’t about teaching kids that any specific idea is true or false, rather it’s about helping them learn how to research, evaluate, and understand the information they are presented for themselves.”

$500M Loan To Modernize Water Infrastructure

Capitol Comments

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) celebrated the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a $500 million loan to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to modernize wastewater and drinking water systems serving over 9 million people throughout New Jersey. This is the first loan issued through the State Infrastructure Financing Authority Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (SWIFIA) program, which provides loans exclusively to state infrastructure financing authority borrowers, commonly known as state revolving fund programs. The program was created by Congress in 2018 under the bipartisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act.

“Rebuilding New Jersey’s aging water and wastewater infrastructure and ex-

panding access to clean, safe water while creating good paying jobs is exactly the type of smart investment our communities and environment need,” said Sen. Bob Menendez. “I’m proud to have fought for many of the provisions in the bipartisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, which created SWIFIA, and will benefit millions of New Jersey families up and down the state with essential funding for state revolving fund programs. I thank the Biden Administration for recognizing this critical opportunity and choosing New Jersey as the first state in the country to receive a SWIFIA loan, which will ultimately have positive life-changing impacts for communities throughout the Garden State.”

“This historic infusion of federal funds will help New Jersey implement vital water infrastructure projects,” said Sen. Cory Booker. “I have championed programs to ensure every American has access to safe, clean drinking water. I am excited the EPA is issuing its first SWIFIA loan to New Jersey. This funding will create hundreds of jobs and

advance water infrastructure projects to address contaminants in drinking water, install water filtration systems, and replace lead pipes across our state.”

Thanks to EPA’s SWIFIA loan and funding from the New Jersey State Revolving Fund, over 90 communities across the Garden State will be able to implement critical water infrastructure projects - remediating contaminated groundwater, replacing lead service lines, and installing filtration systems to protect drinking water from PFAS contamination. These infrastructure investments will help communities maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, manage flooding, and improve climate resiliency. Projects that will receive SWIFIA funding are located throughout the state, including in 36 smaller communities and 39 disadvantaged communities.

“From critical resilience projects to the replacement of lead service lines, New Jersey remains at the forefront of innovative water infrastructure solutions,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. “The EPA’s SWIFIA loan will further solidify New Jersey’s status as a national model for water infrastructure, which serves as the foundation

for healthy communities. In addition to helping our state secure safe, healthy, and efficient wastewater and drinking water systems for all New Jerseyans, the EPA’s support will also help generate good-paying jobs in our expanding water workforce.”

“Improving New Jersey’s water infrastructure is a team effort, and we are grateful to our partners at U.S. EPA and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for their work to close the State’s latest WIFIA loan,” said New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection, Shawn M. LaTourette. “This loan will support the Murphy Administration’s continuing efforts to modernize water infrastructure in communities across the Garden State–ensuring the highest standards of protection for public health and the environment, as we create good-paying engineering, construction, and other jobs for New Jersey families.”

The SWIFIA program is housed within EPA’s WIFIA program. SWIFIA loans allow state infrastructure finance authorities to offer additional low-cost financing to communities and accelerate implementation of important water infrastructure projects.

Senator Robert Menendez

Relieve Transportation Costs For Area Schools, Property Tax Payers

TRENTON - It’s widely known that New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the country. It’s also well known in Jackson that our public school district suffers state funding cuts due to a faulty aid formula, while at the same time costs continue to increase due to inflation and other factors.

This puts Jackson property tax payers and our schools in a bind. Residents have to pay more

to cover some of the state cuts, while schools have to lay off staff and delay necessary physical improvements.

On top of this, Jackson has seen an enormous increase in the number of nonpublic (private or religious) school students whose school transportation costs must be paid – under a state mandate – by the public school district and its taxpayers. This state mandate has been

ruining good school districts and, in some cases, bankrupting them.

Jackson school superintendent Nicole Pormilli reports that the district’s budget for this mandatory spending has increased from $1.3 million to $4.5 million in just one year, a whopping 246% hike. Staying on this track would quickly lead to a fiscal disaster, with taxpayers getting the bill. So how do we prevent any further damage

to our public schools and students, and protect local taxpayers?

Having served on the Jackson Township Council, I’m familiar with these issues and have pressed for the state to pay for things it requires local governments and school districts to do. From my private sector job, I know the value of innovation.

That’s why I’ve introduced a bill in the state Assembly to help Jackson, as well as other school districts in the area that have experienced similar problems, or soon will. This proposal would create a pilot program to test a new way to handle funding and providing transportation for nonpublic school students.

The bill (A4461) would allow certain nonpublic schools to take over from the public school districts the responsibility to pay for their students’ school transportation. The districts where the students live would pay to the nonpublic schools the amount they would have paid for the transportation costs, but with a twist.

Importantly, the state would cover the cost to the public school districts for these payments. Therefore, this state mandate would be paid for by the state itself, not the school districts and their property tax payers. My proposal would thus put into practice a principle I advocated before I joined the State Assembly.

The nonpublic schools would use the money to pay for transportation secured through a bidding process. The state would supervise the program, and the nonpublic schools would have to undergo an independent audit of the program every year.

After the second year of the three-year pilot program, the state Commissioner of Education would report to the Governor and Legislature on the program and whether it should be continued and expanded statewide.

The bill would help not only Jackson, but also Howell, Lakewood, Toms River Regional, Brick and Manchester school districts and taxpayers. It has the support of the school superintendents and boards of education for Jackson, Brick, Toms River and Manchester.

The proposal isn’t meant to be a complete solution, but rather to try out a new model and learn from the experience. More will need to be done, but an innovative program with oversight, auditing and evaluation that’s supported by school boards and superintendents is a great start.

Alex Sauickie is a life-long Jackson resident who graduated from Jackson schools and is the father of Jackson school students. He represents his home town and 13 other towns in the State Assembly.

Volunteers Have Cats Available For Adoption

JACKSON – Calling All Cats is a cat rescue group made up of volunteers, some of whom work at a spay and neuter clinic. People would drop off unwanted cats. As a group, they save the babies that are left alone, the countless mothers that have had numerous litters and those that are losing or have lost their home.

To help humanely lower the feline population, they spay and neuter feral cats and then find homes for the friend -

ly adults and the offspring that have been born. The rescue works extremely hard to find the best homes for cats of all shapes, sizes, colors and ages. While these cats wait, they are cared for in safe, loving, and nurturing foster homes

Pictured are Rome and Florence, 8-month-old siblings who love everyone and should be adopted together.

To start the application process, visit Calling All Cats on Facebook or Petfinder.com

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Take Jamie Novak’s Declutter Challenge

JACKSON – Is a neat, streamlined living space on your New Year resolution list? Try Jamie Novak’s “January Jumpstart 10-Day Declutter Challenge” in a virtual program presented by the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 3 p.m. January 18.

The famed organization expert will bring fun to ten tiny tidying tasks that she’ll share, guiding participants step-by-step through the first one, and helping to convert households “from chaos to calm.”

Jamie’s witty, practical de-cluttering handbooks, “Keep This, Toss That,” “1000 Best Quick and Easy Organiz -

ing Secrets,” “Stop Throwing Money Away,” and “The Get Organized Answer Book” are available as eBooks through hoopla in the Ocean County Library catalog.

Jamie Novak’s website houses “10-Minute Podcasts,” a daily blog, printable tips, and an extensive list of charities and resources for donating, appraising, selling, and sharing items.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free program, sponsored by Jackson Friends of the Library. Each registrant will receive a link to the program by email.

New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company2023 Officers

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 would like to welcome their 2023 officers into the New Year:

• Chief - Rick Byrne (Career)

• Deputy Chief - Matt Sams

• Assistant Chief - Thomas Carpenter

• Captain - Kenny Friedrich

• Captain - Jeff Locha

• Chief Emeritus- Bill Allen

• Captain - Joe Paolo (Career)

• Lieutenant- Nick Gindlesperger

JACKSON – Master new skills, learn everything needed to start playing chess and take part in supervised play in our special 8-week chess class. Sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library. Open to ages 8 to 14. Class will be held on January 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please fill out one form per each child to be registered. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

JACKSON – Join Lisa Helyes of College GPS for an information packed workshop on how to navigate your college search and application process. Teens and their guardians are welcome. Workshop will be held on January 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Jackson Branch Library. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

ommunity n ew S

Jackson Police Department Retirement

JACKSON – Members of the Jackson Police Department along with family and friends of Detective Sergeant Ted Kucowski #220 came out to headquarters on the afternoon of December 30 to congratulate him with a ceremony on his retirement from the agency.

Detective Sgt. Kucowski was hired in 1999 where he served in uniformed patrol. During the course of his career DSgt. Kucowski served in the following capacities:

• 2001-2005 Jackson Police SRT

• 2001-2009 Ocean County Regional Sniper

• 2003 -2006 Detective Bureau

• 2006-2012 FBI Police Sniper School Guest Instructor

• 2006-2020 Ocean County Regional SWAT

• 2009-2020 Sniper Platoon Leader Ocean

County Regional SWAT

Detective Sgt. Kucowski was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2018 where he served as a patrol sergeant until 2021. In 2021 DSgt. Kucowski transitioned back to the detective bureau to oversee the Special Enforexemnt Unit (SEU)

Detective Sgt. Kucowski is an accomplished competitive sniper as well as a multi-time podium finisher in the Tactical Games including 2nd place National Championship

The members of the Jackson Police Department wish Detective Sergeant Ted Kucowski and his family the best as they enter the next phase of life being retired.

Photo courtesy Jackson Police

Around the JerSey Shore

Discover Your Ocean County Parks – John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park At Berkeley Island

BERKELEY – Situated on a scenic peninsula jutting out into the calm waters of Barnegat Bay, John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park’s location provides possibly the best view of the Bay in Ocean County. It also features a family-oriented spray park, playground, walking paths, small picnic areas, bait stations and more. The crabbing/fishing pier at the park is one of the County’s most popular. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day sunning, fishing, or crabbing from the 100’ pier.

After sustaining severe damage in Hurricane Sandy, the park was redesigned and reconstructed. The shoreline was reinforced and made to be more storm tolerant. The fishing/crabbing pier was replaced. A children’s splash park was added along with a new, safer playground. New picnic areas, bocce, corn hole and horseshoe courts were added. There are new bathrooms and a new pavilion. The natural shoreline on the south-side was

cleaned and repaired...and much more. Immediately after the storm we partnered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Barnegat Bay Partnership and Stevens Institute of Technology to incorporate new design and construction strategies including the use of living shorelines. Living shorelines mimic natural conditions by using nature’s own time-tested examples along with a small component of engineered structures like breakwaters and shoals. The result is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly shoreline. The most obvious benefit is a beautiful shoreline with native plants; but the ecological benefits include the creation of habitat for shellfish, fish, birds, and mammals. Living shorelines also improve the water quality by capturing runoff and providing for beneficial bacteria and other organisms. The long-term benefits include a stable, resilient shoreline that is able to withstand and recover from future storms.

Planetarium Holds 50th Anniversary Show For Pink Floyd Album

TOMS RIVER – Fifty years after its conception, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon is still considered the most recognizable album in rock history. Spending a record-breaking 741 weeks on the US top albums charts, the release cemented Pink Floyd’s reputation as the

premier rock band of a generation. What better way to celebrate the album’s 50th anniversary than to pair it with laser lights! After all, it’s the quintessential soundtrack to laser shows! Show will be on January 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Robert J. Novins Planetarium.

By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Considered a ‘sea eagle’ they reside and hunt along large lakes and rivers. The conspicuous white feathers of its head are where the name ‘bald’ came from. The female bald eagle is larger than the male in size. Adult females will reach a length of approximately 43 inches with a wingspan of eight feet. Adult males reach a length of about 36 inches with a six-and-a-halffoot wingspan. They will hunt fish out of the water using their talons (nails), but will also prey on other birds, snakes, turtles, crabs, and small mammals. They will also consume carrion

As far back as 1782, the bald eagle has been the United States’ national symbol, where at that time their numbers in the hundreds of thousands. It was due to human activities that their numbers declined over the next two centuries. Since they were a disturbance to livestock, our state and federal governments offered bounties to hunt them. Due to the devastating loss our government enacted the Bald Eagle Protection Act of 1940 making it illegal to kill bald eagles. In the period of 1917-1952, Alaskan bounty

hunters had killed more than 100,000 eagles. This protection act does not regulate Alaska.

Despite this Act, the birds’ numbers continued to decline, mostly because DDT, a pesticide used in agriculture after World War II, came into use. Accumulating in the tissues of the birds, the shells of the eggs were thin and weak and easily broken. Fewer young could survive. The United States banned DDT in 1972. By 1978 our federal government declared the bald eagle endangered. All but a few northern states considered the bird endangered. The late 1980s saw the replenishment in numbers in the wild and reclassified their status to threatened in 1995. The U.S. removed the bald eagle in 2007 from list of endangered and threatened species.

Research for this article was gathered from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits. Violating New Jersey laws protecting wildlife, which includes harm inflicted upon any animal, are punishable under the law.

Dr. Izzy’s

Sound News

4 Ways Hearing & Vision Work Together

Hearing actually enhances sight, According to a UCLA study, both senses work as a team to help you perceive and participate in the world around you. Study participants ran through a series of trials to correctly identify the direction in which a display of dots moved. Hearing the direction in which the dots were collectively traveling enhanced participants’ ability to see the direction of the movement.

Visually challenged seniors are more likely to experience hearing loss, A study published in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology uncovered links between age-related vision and hearing problems. Researchers found that even after considering age, the two conditions are somehow linked and “have a cumulative effect on function and well-being, significantly affecting both physical and mental domains.”

Vision and hearing loss accompany cognitive decline; Research shows that either condition is connected to reduced brain functioning over time. One study found that participants with the most profound vision impairment had the lowest average scores on cognition tests. And hearing-challenged seniors on average

may experience significantly reduced cognitive function at least three years before their normal-hearing counterparts.

Healthy eyes and ears help you keep your balance. It’s pretty obvious that seeing your best helps you stay upright, but many people may not realize that the inner ear also plays an important role in maintaining balance. Conversely, untreated hearing loss could nearly triple your risk of a fall, per a study from Johns Hopkins. We all know that eyes and ears play a huge role in experiencing life’s adventures. Seeing and hearing the people, places, and moments that matter create wonderful, lasting memories. What fewer people know is that sight and hearing are intertwined. Here are four reasons to make regular checkups for hearing and vision an important part of your wellness plan:

Hearing and vision work together to help you live your best life, so remember to keep them both healthy. Start with a hearing checkup by contacting us today! 732-818-3610 (Toms River & Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer any hearing care questions you may have. Visit us at www.gardenstate hearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

H ere ’ s t o Y our H e A lt H

Dear Pharmacist

Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How To Properly Take Gabapentin And Restore Lost Nutrients

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The focus of the blog today is on the number one selling anti-convulsant drug in America, and it’s known chemically as gabapentin. One popular brand name for gabapentin is Neurontin.

Some people take this prescription medicine even though they do not suffer from epilepsy because it seems to help other conditions like pain management, neuropathy or insomnia.

Some off-label uses for gabapentin include anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and possibly even hot flashes.

Gabapentin is a favorite among prescribers because it offers many advantages over traditional anticonvulsants, and sedative-hypnotics. The dosage can be easily changed and titrated upward since it has a wide variety of strengths. Gabapentin may be taken without regard to meals. Do NOT stop gabapentin without a proper taper and physician supervision.

If you have trouble swallowing the capsules, you can empty the contents of the capsule and mix it into applesauce, yogurt, pudding, or grape jelly, really whatever you like! Do not do this if your formula is long-acting or sustained-release.

Knowing what nutrients your drug is stealing (ie the drug mugger effect) can help you solve side effects and that’s my primary goal today. I wrote a whole book to help people on this topic entitled, Drug Muggers which is available by book sellers and Amazon.

Gabapentin is known to reduce or deplete the following nutrients:

• Calcium which leads to bone brittleness

• Vitamin A which leads to visual deficit

• Copper and zinc which leads to hypothyroidism

• B complex which leads to neuropathy

• Vitamin D which leads to immune challenges

Please note the following caution nowhere am I suggesting that you stop your gabapentin. The list of nutrients below and their related deficiency symptoms may lead you to think that the medication is somehow bad for you and that is NOT what I am saying. I am just informing you of the nutrient depletions so that you can supplement properly, and feel better while you take your medication. It’s really for educational purposes, and not intended as advice.

You should have a conversation with your practitioner about what vitamin and mineral doses are right for you, as well as if you should even supplement or not. As for supplementation, if you choose to do that, you should start only one formula at a time. Never begin numerous items at once because there are too many variables and if you are intolerant to something, or reactive you won’t be able to tell which supplement caused the problem. I have a much longer version of this article, along with more cautions. That is posted at my website, suzycohen.com

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

& Reasonable Accommodations For Breastfeeding Mothers

Christopher R. Shea Esq.

Enhance Your Retirement Lifestyle!

If you are 62 years of age or older and have sufficient home equity, you may be able to:

• Pay off your existing mortgage2

By: Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to include pregnancy, including medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery, as well as breastfeeding, as protected classifications under the law. The PWFA:

• Prohibits employers from treating pregnant or breastfeeding employees less favorably than other employees;

• Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation upon the request of employees and based on the advice of a doctor, unless the accommodation poses an undue hardship; and

• Examples of pregnancy-related accommodations may include permitting increased breaks for increased water intake, bathroom use, or rest; providing assistance with manual labor; restructuring jobs; modifying work schedules; and temporarily transferring employees to less strenuous work.

• Prohibits employers from penalizing employees who request such an accommodation. Unlike other NJLAD accommodation claims, the PWFA contains its own “analytic structure” to determine a claim for failure to accommodate. Under the PWFA, an employee must show (1) that she was pregnant or breastfeeding; (2) that she made a request for a reasonable accommodation; and (3) that the employer failed to provide a reasonable accommodation.

Critically, employers are required to make such accommodations when an employee requests them, however, once the request is made based on the advice of a physician, the employer in most cases must provide the requested accommodations. With a physician’s note, the only way an employer can avoid having to provide the accommodations is if the

employer can show that the accommodations would impose an “undue hardship” on its business operations. This is typically a very high burden under the law, and is not easy for employers to meet. Some of the factors in this “undue burden” analysis are the overall size of the business; the size of the budget; the nature and costs of the accommodation; and whether the employee can still perform the essential functions of her job.

Notably however the Supreme Court recently stated that unlike the undue hardship defense in other NJLAD accommodation actions; an employee’s inability to perform an essential function of her job is merely a factor to be considered when assessing undue hardship in PWFA cases. As such, the Supreme Court has determined that PWFA cases are the only category of cases where a jury should determine the question of undue hardship.

In summary the PWFA law goes beyond the normal protections extended to disabled employees. In the context of disability laws, such as the NJLAD and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, employers should be cautious in their treatment of pregnant or breastfeeding employees’ special needs and should consider broad any and all forms of accommodations presented. This is particularly true, in the post, covid era where telework has been recognized as a reasonable accommodation by the judicial system and the equal opportunity employment commission.

If you believe you are a victim of employment discrimination based on pregnancy or breastfeeding, contact the Employment Lawyers at R.C. Shea & Associates at 732505-1212, or contact us online to schedule a consultation today.

• Pay off bills, loans or other debts

• Access cash for unplanned expenses

• Live in your home and maintain ownership2

• Increase monthly cash flow

• Fund necessary home repairs

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage, is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)1 insured loan which enables you to access a portion of your home’s equity without having to make monthly mortgage payments.2

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Prom Dress Collection

OCEAN COUNTY – Because of your community support, Prom Dress Giveaway will bring joy to young women, who prior to this charitable event, were unable to attend their spring formal or prom. They are accepting new or gently used prom dresses for this great event from January 2 until February 17 at all Ocean County Library branches. Before you donate, ensure that it meets

the following criteria:

• They only need short and long styles within the last five years

• Ideally donate dry cleaned dresses ready for attending Prom.

• All dresses must be clean and in good condition (ie. no rips, tears or stains)

• No accessories, shoes, purses, and bridesmaids dresses.

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functions are the purview of the township code enforcement department, a professionally trained department with plenty of law enforcement experience and knowledge of law and code enforcement.

“The modifications made by that ordinance which was drafted by the Township Council have sparked unnecessary controversy and concerns with residents about the expansion of government and possible intrusions into the privacy of property owners within the township,” Reina said. “I cannot in good faith to the residents of Jackson sign an ordinance into law that could provide the township with the authority to infringe on private property rights and interfere with the private rights of citizens in Jackson

Township.

“I promised in November, I would move Jackson Forward…together. This ordinance does not move our township forward as it is presently written,” Mayor Reina said.

“I invite Councilman (Steven) Chisolm (who introduced the ordinance) to work with my administration so we can update this law in a way that does not threaten or seek to cause financial hardship for residents already struggling due to inflation, rising food costs and rising fuel and energy costs,” Reina added. “We need to make sure the ordinance stays on topic and does not grow our government or create new ways to seek fines against law-abiding, hardworking taxpayers.

“Together, and with the input of the residents of Jackson, our township professionals and the incoming council members, I am confident we can reintroduce an ordinance that preserves

the state shade tree recommendations and does not cause undue hardships on our homeowners,” the mayor added. Reina said his concerns with the tree ordinance as voted on by the township council included language that was not in the original ordinance and that new language should be properly reviewed and vetted before being signed into law.

Councilman Chisholm explained the purpose of the change saying, “the reason for the update (to the ordinance) was mainly some wordsmithing and the fact that the ordinance, that we have been operating on for about 20 years, was never updated and still referenced our old form of government as a Township Committee instead of a Mayor and Council.

“There were no substantive changes made to the language or enforcement powers in the updated ordinance. Unfortunately, our current ordinance

was not entirely on the website like it should have been, so perhaps that is part of the reason for the confusion,” Chisholm added. “I am looking forward to meeting with the mayor to hear his concerns and hopefully get this back on track.”

Following the January 3 reorganization meeting of the Mayor and Council, Mayor Reina told The Jackson Times that he and Chisholm would be “sitting down with Greg (McGuckin, Township Attorney) and work things out and make the language less 2001 and clean it up and bring it up to 2023. We’ll rework it and it will be reintroduced.”

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photo of the week

Joint Base Training Noise Moderate For January

By Alyssa Riccardi

LAKEHURST – As the new year begins with a bang, those aren’t fireworks you’re hearing anymore. It’s the soldiers training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Every month, JBMDL releases their “Noise Level Calendar” so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise. This is to deter calls to local 911 dispatchers. The calendar is labeled with three different

levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For the month of January, expect to hear moderate noise. Key days include: January 16 through 22; and January 27 through 30.

For the rest of the month, days are scheduled for low noise. No high noise is expected. Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.

Rita English, a resident of South Plainfield, was in Brick Township last week and captured these Bufflehead Ducks taking off along the Metedeconk River. Amazing and beautiful! If you would like to see your pictures in our Photo of the Week feature, email them to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com - you may win a prize!

Where one may be taken to be reprimanded

Omarr’s Astrological

Forecast

For

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Using some initiative can make a positive difference in the week to come. You might dream or believe anything you are told. Develop constructive strategies and take practical steps to overcome any family problems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Loyalty is more than skin deep. Dig deep and you might find that a close friend or cherished partner is a true treasure. You may feel pressured to keep up your end of a bargain as the week begins to unfold.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gratitude is a key ingredient for contentment. Enjoy the things that you already have rather than hoping for things you don’t have. Wait until late in the week to make major purchases or decisions about investments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Postpone taking on extra obligations or commitments until later in the week. Right now, your efforts could be subject to misunderstandings or cause disruptions. Someone may give you a good reason to mistrust their intentions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for the silver lining in every cloud of controversy. You might not agree on key issues but you can be tolerant of someone else’s point of view. Wait until late in the week to launch fresh initiatives or a new project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Uphold high standards. Using substandard materials or cutting corners could ruin a project this week. Use a discriminating eye to help you achieve the highest level of quality. Being empathetic is a valuable gift.

By Jeraldine Saunders

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Consider who you are dealing with. Consider giving good friends more leeway than business contacts in the upcoming week. Uplift your spirits with a brisk walk outdoors, hitting the gym, or playing sports with friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hit the ground running this week. Your kindness and understanding will likely be needed if a loved one is feeling stressed in the week ahead. If any key vulnerabilities are a concern, mastermind a solution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If someone is coming on too strong, try to take it in stride. Focus on creative projects in the week ahead but do not ignore job-related obligations. Got paperwork to do? Get it done and enjoy the relief.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner may have high expectations so do your best to deliver. Don’t let dreams and wishful thinking curtail your progress this week. Once you’ve made a firm decision, go full-speed ahead or you might be stuck in neutral.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Preparation and planning can prevent a poor performance. Get organized before you begin a new project in the week ahead. Be sure to observe social cues, consider adding more warmth to your approach.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Walk a balance beam in the week ahead. You can be generous with your time and talents without being extravagant or going to extremes. Don’t let misunderstandings fester this week; clear the air as soon as possible.

MISO PERFECTLY PAIRS WITH SWEET ORANGE AND TENDER SALMON

By America’s Test Kitchen

SALMON WITH MISO-ORANGE SAUCE Serves 4

1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest plus 1/4 cup orange juice, zested and squeezed from 2 oranges

3 tablespoons white miso

1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar

1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

1/4 teaspoon cornstarch Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets

1. Add orange zest and juice, miso, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, and cayenne (if using) to a small saucepan. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.

2. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet,

sprinkle salt and pepper in an even layer. Place salmon fillets, skin side down, in the skillet. Wash your hands.

3. Cook salmon over medium heat, without moving salmon, until fat begins to puddle around fillets and skin begins to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

4. Gently slide spatula under fish to loosen skin from skillet, then use tongs to flip fish. Cook, without moving fillets, until the center of each fillet registers 125 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 6 to 8 minutes.

5. Bring miso mixture in saucepan to a simmer (small bubbles should break often across the surface of the sauce) over medium-high heat. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 1 minute. Turn off heat. Spoon glaze evenly over salmon. Serve.

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