2023-05-06 - The Jackson Times

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House Of Worship Ordinance Tabled Indefinitely

By Bob Vosseller

JACKSON – An ordinance that would provide regulations concerning houses of worship has been indefinitely tabled but it is expected to return to a future agenda according to Council President Martin Flemming.

Two residents posed questions about the ordinance during a recent Township Council meeting. Ordinance 1423 entitled, “Churches and Places of Worship” was not heard during an April 13 council meeting due to a notice requirement and its second reading had to be properly advertised

and it did not appear on the April 25 meeting agenda.

Flemming previously explained that the ordinance was the result of a settlement agreement following litigation on the federal level. “It is part of our legal settlement to allow for places of worship with standards in all the different zoning areas that we have in town.”

In the last several years residents have been critical toward township code enforcement measures and have given an earful to members of Council regarding complaints of (Worship - See Page 5)

By Bob Vosseller

ers and over 100 representatives from the organizations here. We had a great turnout,” Jackson Senior Center Director Kate

Slisky said. The center is located off Don Conner Boulevard. She added, “we are seeing a lot of (Senior - See Page 4)

Mayor Wanted Governor To Call After Tornado

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Mayor

Michael Reina criticized Governor Phil Murphy and two Democratic State Senators for their lack of contact in the matter during the tornado that touched down last month, but the governor’s office said that they reached out prior to the natural disaster.

The mayor, a Repub -

lican, noted that other officials had reached out to him with offers of help during the situation. “I am sure this is going to get out throughout the state, April 1 Jackson Township made history with an EF 2 (Enhanced Fujita scale) tornado and it is nothing short of a miracle that we didn’t even suffer one injury and thankfully not a

loss of life.”

The Enhanced Fujita scale (abbreviated as EF-Scale) rates tornado intensity based on the severity of the damage they cause. It is used in some countries, including the United States, Canada, China, and Mongolia.

Reina thanked the police department, all fire companies in the community, Jackson

First Aid, Jackson Department of Public Works, OEM, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office. “They worked as hard as I have ever seen them work during a time of crisis that we had.”

“The areas that were affected were very bad and the fact that nobody was hurt is amazing. What blew me away more than anything

Budget Hearing To Be Held Last Possible Day

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON –

else, with the amount of people who called, neighbors in town, Congressman Chris Smith, the 12 th (Legislative) District, the Ocean County Sheriff, our (Ocean County) Board of Commissioners, neighboring townships, even though they got some wind damage, they called and again it was a miracle,” the (Mayor - See Page 9)

The school budget hearing was moved to May 8, the last possible date that the budget could be adopted, officials said.

This was to allow the school district more time to develop its budget which is facing a fiscal crisis this year because the state took away a lot of funding. They were looking at a $2.5 million cut in aid before a bill was passed that would return 66% of that cut.

“We are into year six

of (the new funding formula) and having to cut year after year as expenses continue to climb has not made it easier and it is a perfect storm situation,” Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said.

“We’ve been working with the County Superintendent and the State Department of Education on getting onto a balanced budget. We are still not there yet and we will present something on May 8,” she said.

(Budget - See Page 8)

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familiar faces with many of our regulars coming out today. Many are starting off outside the building with our senior exercise program. We have 40 people out there exercising before they come.”

“We normally have exercise four days

a week here and we offer seven classes. We started to have exercise classes during Covid and people are enjoying it and today they are coming inside afterward for the expo,” Slisky said.

“We have granola, coffee cake, bread, muffins, yogurt, fresh fruit plus juice, coffee that was provided through one of vendors,” she added.

The food area was conveniently set up

in a back area of the center that is always used for costume changes during the center’s big holiday event, Toy Land, each December.

Slisky said, “we haven’t held a senior expo since I’ve been here and I came to the building in 2017. We had planned one for March 2020 to be held just days before we shut down for Covid and so this is our first attempt at it and it was quite a scramble. A lot of our vendors have switched and changed over these last three years and a few of the facilities have combined or have bought each other out so we had

to start from scratch.”

“CenterState is here, Monmouth Medical is here, Care One, the County Clerk’s Office, the Ocean County Health Department, the township fire department is here, police and a law firm. We have a little bit of everything here,” Slisky added.

“Most of these vendors do come to the center regularly for bingo, luncheons and things like that. The hospitals and rehabilitation centers come and they provide us food for our seniors,” she added.

The expo also featured blood pressure, hearing and glucose screening.

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Forty vendors came out for the well-attended Jackson Senior Expo held at the Township Senior Center recently.

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homes in residentially zoned areas that were being used as houses of worship or “prayer homes.”

Such homes were noted to have received violation notices for not having received the proper permits for construction to modify the residence for prayer house use. Residents also complained that they experienced noise and weekend parking issues within those neighborhoods.

Reaction to its initial introduction ranged from numerous members of the township’s Orthodox Jewish community voicing their strong support of it to some residents asking what the ordinance would mean.

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin stated this ordinance would regulate such uses.

“Ordinance 14-23 has been tabled indefinitely. It takes two readings to pass anything. It had its first reading. We are not going to give it a second reading at this time,” Flemming said during the April 25 council meeting.

“Tabled means we are not going to go further with the ordinance. It never had a public hearing,” he repeated to the question of another resident.

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin told the resident there had been no change to the existing ordinance. “Whatever the ordinance provides for

currently remains in place. The current zoning is not changing at this point.”

Resident Brain Herbsman “you said ordinance 14-23 is tabled at this time. If it becomes un-tabled it would have to be re-noticed?”

“Yes,” Flemming replied. No explanation was given as to why the ordinance had been tabled.

A resident of Four Seasons, a senior community located in the township said, “we are grateful for you tabling that.”

She added, “we are a retirement community and we are aware that schools are in the works to overpopulate our area and there would be traffic and noise pollution and unacceptable change to the property we thought we were buying and the retirees have no will or finances to pick up and move.”

Flemming prefaced that the ordinance was only tabled. “It will sit there but sometime in the future it will come back and you will be noticed.”

McGuckin noted previously that building standards had been included within the proposed ordinance such as bulk standards and design criteria for houses of worship. It includes text for primary frontage on a local road or a road of a higher order, as defined by the Residential Site Improvement Standards. Houses of worship shall not be located mid-block and shall be situated on a corner lot.

A number of residents came forward to express support of the ordinance when

it was first introduced saying it “moved the township forward and set a different tone from a past Council meeting.”

Resident Raymond Cattonar expressed a different saying that by allowing houses of worship throughout Jackson they would be tax exempt “which could cost Jackson taxpayers millions of dollars in lost tax revenue.”

He noted the ordinance would also “add commercial parking lots and commercial buildings in any residential neighborhoods at the end of the blocks with no limitation to how many can be built. Homes on corners can be knocked down or additions can be added and the adjoining lot homes can be destroyed and made a commercial parking lot.”

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

National Day Of Prayer

The National Day of Prayer was held on May 4. It is always held on the first Thursday of May and was designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The president is required by law to sign a proclamation each year, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.

The modern law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952 as part of the public reaction to the threats perceived in the Korean War, although earlier days of fasting and prayer had been established by the Second Continental Congress from 1775 until 1783, and by President John Adams in 1798 and 1799. While he served as governor of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson established a day

of prayer and thanksgiving. One could say that if there was ever time for the world to take pause and to say a prayer for a better future for everyone, now may well be that time. We have a lot to pray about given environmental threats, frequent mass shootings, the ongoing war in the Ukraine, Chinese spy balloons, a journalist unjustly charged for spying in Russia and the list goes on.

We are facing social and political division that has many people talking at each other instead of to each other. Social discourse is at an all-time low and the words “compromise” and “respect” appear to be lost on many.

There is a feeling of uncertainty in the world right now and at the very least, this event brings people together for a short while to reflect and hope for a better tomor-

row. It doesn’t matter what religion you observe to take part in the National Day of Prayer. Americans of many religions assemble in prayer in front of courthouses, as well as in houses of worship.

Luncheons, picnics, and music performances revolving around praying for the nation are also popular observances. We often see social media requests for prayers for a person experiencing health problems or a personal crisis. There isn’t a quota involved of getting enough prayers to get God to listen, it is more a matter of empathy and often it makes the person praying feel like they are doing something positive for a person in need. Who’s to say they aren’t?

Those who choose not to observe a faith can also reflect on life as well on this day. The constitution-

ality of the National Day of Prayer was unsuccessfully challenged in court by the Freedom from Religion Foundation after their attempt was unanimously dismissed by a panel of a federal appellate court in April 2011.

The Alliance Defense Fund (now known as the Alliance Defending Freedom) provided the defense for observance of the National Day of Prayer.

We often forget that not all nations allow their citizens to have the kind of religious freedom that America enjoys. For example, after their long journey to escape severe religious persecution in Communist China, over 60 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church - known as the “Mayflower Church” - are free at last to practice their faith as they have come to

the United States.

These persecuted Chinese Christians arrived recently and are now allowed to practice their faith after having spent several years in diplomatic limbo facing potential refoulement to China while seeking to escape the oppression of the Chinese Communist Party.

Were they returned to China, they would be jailed and severely persecuted. We also see how certain extremist religious institutions prohibit educational opportunities for their female followers and extend their religious law into the workings of their nation’s government. Misusing religion to enforce oppression in any form is something that must be challenged as it is contrary to what a religion should be all about. Not many communities observe the National Day

of Prayer or recognize it with a proclamation but one long standing community that does, is Plumsted Township that is located literally in the center of New Jersey.

Plumsted, often referred to by the name of its downtown district of New Egypt is on the cusp of Burlington and Monmouth counties but is based in Ocean County. The late Ronald Dancer, a long-time mayor of that community and Assemblyman, wrote the township proclamation for the special day back in 1992.

Each year Plumsted invites people of all denominations to come forward and pray at the township municipal complex on Evergreen Road.

Bob Vosseller Assistant News Editor

S-2 was passed in 2018 and aimed to deal with the inequities caused by the school funding formula; BUT it did not tackle the formula itself. NJ constitutionally requires a “thorough and efficient” (“T & E”) education for

ALL students. There is an “Adequacy Budget” set by the State. S-2’s stated purpose was to ensure “adequate” funding by directing appropriate funding accordingly. On the contrary, it negatively affected districts like Brick that were under adequacy to start. State aid to these negatively affected

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S-2 districts has been reduced at an exorbitant rate which far outpaces what the District can replenish annually and put back.

Brick Schools is substantially under adequacy by $23 million. Brick Schools has an efficient Cost-Per-Pupil of $15,500, yet has had State Aid reduced by -49% under S-2. As Brick further falls below adequacy, it would take Brick over 7 years to catch up to other districts. Class sizes will continue to increase with Brick averaging around 30 in elementary classes with some as high as 34. In addition, staff will be reduced and programs will be cut to balance a budget (required by law). These are lost opportunities for our students.

Brick Schools is efficient and effective; with one of the lowest cost-perpupil and administrative

costs in the state. Our students are held to the same standards and deserve the same opportunities as other students in the state. We are forced to do more with less with the same expectations. Who would oppose ALL students across the state being within a reasonable range of their required “T & E” education?

$12 billion will be distributed by the State, inequitably, to NJ school districts. Residents have been paying twice for schools – property taxes for their local schools and income taxes for other schools. The State believes that our community’s “Local Fair Share” is not high enough and that we should pay more. What about the “State’s Fair Share?!” Brick’s money is going to Trenton and it’s not coming back! We are simply running out of

time. The time is now for all of us to come together and advocate for our efficient and effective school district that has been punished by the S-2 formula for inadequacy!

Thomas G. Farrell, M.B.A., Ed.D. Superintendent, Brick Township School District

Why Do Famous People Get Their Own Day?

Supposedly our previous Governor, Republican Chris Christie, has seen Bruce Springsteen live in concert over 130 times. This is obsession, plain and simple and it’s an embarrassment to our state. But now (not to be outdone), Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has decided to declare September 23rd “Bruce Springsteen Day”

and that’s even worse. When Christie attended so many shows he basically humiliated himself as not many knew about it, but Murphy has humiliated the entire state by his action.

If we’re going to give musicians born in Jersey such an honor, how about singers Frank Sinatra or Dionne Warwick? Both were ignored while a rest stop on the Parkway was named after Jon Bon Jovi last year. But seriously, a “Day” should be to honor those who’ve actually contributed something to Jersey. There are many worthy policemen or fireman who’ve done more for people in this state than Bruce ever has or ever will; more than any singer ever can! These are they who deserve our recognition.

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S-2: A Formula For Inadequacy

The Tough Questions And Non-Answers About School Funding

Capitol Comments

Assemblyman Alex Sauickie

TRENTON - I’m very grateful to serve on the Assembly committees dealing with agriculture, veterans, tourism and related issues. Doing so allows me to be as effective as possible in representing the particular needs and interests of our area.

However, I will confess to a tiny bit of temporary envy of my colleagues currently serving on the Assembly Budget Committee. They put in a lot of hours and do very hard work, but recently they had the opportunity to ask questions of the state Commissioner of Education, Angelica Allen-McMillan. As a legislator representing several school districts facing more state funding cuts this year and next, I admit I would have relished the opportunity.

Fortunately, tough but fair questions were asked by my colleagues. I have to give New Jersey 101.5 credit for the article it ran, focusing on questions asked by Assemblywoman Nancy Muñoz. She sought answers on a central point of the school funding for-

mula, but got responses she said were unsatisfactory.

Still, the exchange shined a light on the not-entirely-secret point behind the formula. But before getting to that, let’s take a look at what Governor Murphy said in his budget address, when he unveiled his latest budget and school funding plans.

He said the budget contained “historic property tax relief,” and said “every penny” going to school aid is “property tax relief that lifts more of the burden off the shoulders of local taxpayers.” He also touted a 30% increase in overall school aid during his governorship.

All of that is fine as far as it goes, but left unspoken was the seven-year onslaught of cuts to aid for many of the state’s school districts, including Jackson’s. With all that additional school aid, why are some districts still being cut? What about the property tax relief for their residents?

Assemblywoman Muñoz delved into that issue. Like me, she represents school districts suffering from state aid cuts, and wanted the head of the state education department to say whether those districts should raise property taxes to compensate.

“I can’t speak to that,” the commissioner

said.

Assemblywoman Muñoz then spoke about “adequacy,” which is the state’s calculation of what each school district should pay per student, using federal, state and property tax funds, to provide a constitutionally required quality of education. Her point was that the schools she represents are getting state aid cuts even though they’re spending more property tax money than the state says they should to meet adequacy. The commissioner said she doesn’t have an opinion on that, even while acknowledging that property taxes are a “specific element of the [state school aid] formula.”

The Assemblywoman then touched on the governor’s statement about state school aid being property tax relief. She asked, if property taxes have to be increased to provide students with the services they need because of state aid cuts, how does state aid relieve property taxes?

The commissioner responded that the state school aid formula provides “proper” funding to every school district.

Proper.

To be fair, I don’t blame the commissioner for not wanting to talk about property taxes, even though they are a main component of school funding. That would require her

to contradict her boss’s statements about property tax relief. Nobody wants to contradict the boss in public.

This brings us back to that central, not-entirely-secret point about the school funding formula Gov. Murphy signed into law. It picks out certain school districts and says, you can afford to raise property taxes, so you’re not getting as much state aid anymore.

Here’s what a Senate committee said about that funding formula legislation: “The bill also requires that, for school years 2019-2020 through 2024-2025, a school district that is spending below adequacy and experiences a reduction in State school aid must increase its general fund tax levy by two percent over the prior school year.”

Translation: the formula doesn’t have higher property taxes as an unfortunate, unforeseen side-effect; it actually mandates property tax increases.

Gov. Murphy said his proposed budget is “focused on the pocketbooks of our families.” When it comes to school funding, he was certainly right – just not in the way he intended.

Alex Sauickie is a life-long Jackson resident who represents his home town and 13 other towns in the State Assembly.

Bill Would Ban Sale And Possession Of Gun Silencers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a founding member of the Senate Gun Violence Prevention Caucus, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.-12) reintroduced the Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act – bicameral federal gun safety legislation to ban the importation, sale, manufacturing, transfer and possession of gun silencers or suppressors.

“Gun silencers are devices designed for a very specific purpose – to suppress the sound of gunfire from unsuspecting victims and reduce the chances they can run, hide, take cover, and call the police during an active shooter situation,” said Sen. Menendez. “It is well past time that we pass the HEAR Act, legislation that would prevent armed assailants from using deadly devices that only make incidents of gun violence all the more dangerous.”

“Silencers are not tools of self-defense, they are tools of murder. They have no legal application, which is why law enforcement officials around the country have called for their elimination,” said Rep. Watson Coleman. “The HEAR Act will save lives and is part of the common sense approach to firearms legislation that has widespread support among voters on both sides of the aisle.”

Sen. Menendez first introduced the HEAR Act in 2019 following the deadly Virginia Beach mass shooting, in which a gunman attached a suppressor to a .45-caliber handgun before opening fire in a local government office

building where he killed 12 people and injured four more.

In addition to prohibiting gun silencers, the HEAR Act would:

• Authorize a buyback program for silencers using Byrne JAG grants;

• Provide individuals with a 90-day grace period after the date of enactment for individuals to comply with the ban;

• Provide limited exceptions for certain current and former law enforcement personnel, for certain Atomic Energy personnel and purpose, and for certain authorized testing or experimentation.

Violence Policy Center, Newtown Action Alliance, March For Our Lives, and Everytown support the bill.

“The Violence Policy Center applauds the introduction of the HEAR Act to ban silencers. Silencers are military-bred accessories that make it easier for criminals to take innocent lives and threaten law enforcement,” said Kristen Rand, States Government Affairs Director. “Manufacturers brag that silencers can make guns ‘whisper quiet’ while increasing shooters’ accuracy and ability to fire rounds more quickly. These characteristics only make silencers more attractive to mass shooters and terrorists. The Violence Policy Center documented the dangers of silencers in our 2019 study, Silencers: A Threat to Public Safety.”

“Common-sense regulations on firearm

silencers and mufflers is a simple, straightforward step in encouraging responsible gun ownership,” said Elena Perez, Senior Policy Associate at March For Our Lives. “These devices drastically reduce the noise of shots fired, making it challenging to identify where the gunfire is coming from, a potentially fatal mistake in mass shootings. With gun violence increasing in severity across the country, why make already deadly weapons even deadlier?”

A gun silencer, which is also known as a suppressor, is attached to the barrel of a firearm in order to “limit the sound, muzzle flash and kickback” of a gun. Silencers pose a great danger to law enforcement officers and the public since they make it more difficult to detect the location of an active shooter. They diminish the effectiveness of gunshot detection technology deployed in many municipalities that rely on audio sensors to record the sound, time and location of loud noises. Gun silencers have been used in gun violence related incidents over the last decade:

• In Monterey Park, California, on January 21, 2023, an armed assailant with a semi-automatic weapon modified with a homemade suppressor killed 11 people and injured nine others.

• In Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019, a gunman armed with a .45-caliber handgun fitted with a suppressor killed 12 people in a government building. One individual who survived the shooting reported

hearing what sounded like a nail gun.

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• In southern California, in February 2013, a former Los Angeles police officer killed four people, and wounded three others over the course of nine days. As police investigated, they wondered why nearby residents were not reporting the shots. It turned out that, in an effort to conceal his murders, the shooter was using a silencer, which distorts the sound of gunfire and masks the muzzle flash of a gun.

• In Toledo, Ohio, in January 2011, a man fatally shot his coworker as he sat eating his breakfast in his office. No one at the office heard the gunshot and the victim’s co-workers originally assumed he had died of a heart attack. Police later surmised that the killer had used a silencer.

Gun silencers are among the fastest-growing segments of the gun industry. While several states, including New Jersey, outlaw gun silencers, these devices are currently permitted under federal law, but must be registered. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, there are currently over 900,000 silencers registered under the National Firearms Act. A nationwide ban on silencers would ensure the devices are not trafficked into states where bans are in place.

Board President Giuseppe Palmeri said “the budget is in the works and we will have a presentation on the budget on May 8. We had JEA (Jackson Education Association) negotiations. I am the chair of that particular committee. It is ongoing and there is nothing further to report on but the next meeting (about negotiations)

will be on May 10.”

Palmeri said there were Teamsters negotiations going on as well and Board member Erica Osmond was not present at that meeting to give a report on that.

“There is nothing further to report at this time but they are looking at a meeting date,” he said.

Principal Change

Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School Principal Ronald Polakowski will transfer to the

Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School in the next school year.

“Mrs. Adriann Jean-Denis, the existing principal is retiring. She is an amazing educator and will be missed tremendously. Mr. Polakowski is a good person to step into those shoes,” Pormilli explained. “He is an educational leader and will be a great fit. We plan to replace him with a new principal. We will post for a principal for the 2023-24 school year.”

Preventing Bullying

Noting numerous programs and activities that go on throughout the school district, the superintendent pointed out a particular program on the middle school level, “that is the program to prevent bullying, inappropriate behavior on cell phones and social media.”

“Both schools have held multiple assemblies, multiple approaches and multiple lessons in these areas. More specifically, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has been working closely with us and has presented to every grade level about these dangers and the importance of staying safe and the importance of what you are posting,” she added.

Pormilli said, “a lot of discussions were followed up by guidance counselors. The Prosecutor’s Office also held a district wide parent night. We had 18 parents attend. It is real and a difficult challenge in schools and in society having phones and social media in the hands of our youth 24/7.”

She noted the school district continues to hold meetings, lessons and activities that stress the consequences of posting inappropriately on social media. “We have to send that message together that words have consequences whether said in person or online and that it creates a digital footprint - one that can last forever for students.”

“Working together we can address this difficult challenge,” she added. “We will continue to present our preventative programs and assemblies and lessons but it has to take all of us and we are asking for some assistance as well.”

Congrats DECA Kids

The superintendent also noted that township high school students who participated in the DECA program won an award during a conference in Atlantic City which led them to participate at the International DECA Conference held in Orlando, Florida. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

“Congratulations to all those students,” Pormilli said.

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mayor added.

He added, “what you need to know is, Governor Murphy never bothered to call the town to ask if we needed any assistance and if everyone was okay. Neither did Senators (Cory) Booker or (Robert) Menendez, people who represent the state of New Jersey decided to thumb their nose up at Jackson.”

Mayor Reina called that, “disgraceful and something I had never seen in my 15 years as mayor that they couldn’t even reach out. Just remember the people I mentioned tonight, including our law enforcement officers, fire and first aid, the people you see every day in the town and how they all came together.”

“I was out with them through the whole storm and I watched neighbors picking up debris out of other neighbors’ yards. Jackson Township - we went through something and I am very proud of all of you,” he said.

The governor’s press secretary, Tyler

Lack Of Garbage Pick-Ups Has Residents In The Dumps

By Bob Vosseller PLUMSTED – Joann and Joel Loricco

have a very long drive way and dragging their trash bins down to the end of it for pickup isn’t fun. It is even less fun when the trash isn’t actually picked up.

The couple recently spoke about that problem at a recent Township Committee meeting.

The couple isn’t alone with that problem. Their trash is picked up by Waste Management but pick-ups have been inconsistent.

“This is an ongoing problem and I don’t know how to solve it,” Joann Loricco said. “They missed us two weeks ago. They came out and their recording said their task was completed so there is a break down somewhere,” she added.

The resident added, “I feel that since this is contracted through the township, the township has a responsibility to help us. A week prior all of Buckalew Lane was missed. There is no rhyme or reason. We are getting missed frequently and I don’t know why. It isn’t a routing issue because they know where my house is,” she added.

Committeeman Dominick Cuozzo told the couple, “I know it is very frustrating. They (Waste Management) work for us and if they aren’t doing their job they need to be called to task. They track these trucks and they know where these trucks have gone.”

Joel Loricco said that in a conversation he had with a Waste Management representative one afternoon, “she said all complaints have to come through the township. Meanwhile my garbage hasn’t been collected.”

Township officials said the situation would be investigated further.

Jones, responded to an inquiry by The Jackson Times about Governor Murphy’s communication during the tornado. “The Governor’s Office proactively reached out to mayors and local officials, including the Mayor of Jackson, earlier this month (April) to see how we could assist with the response to severe weather and tornadoes.”

“Our office will continue to support communities in their times of need. We encourage local officials to contact to us with any requests they may have,” Jones added.

Councilwoman Jennifer Kuhn commended police, fire and EMS members who responded to the scene of the tornado.

Councilman Scott Sargent echoed those sentiments noting the Township “Public Works Department, Fire Department, EMS, Police all responded very quickly and “should be commended for everything they did.”

Council Vice President Steve Chisholm also commended all the first responders adding his thanks that “no one got hurt which is remarkable considering the amount of damage that was caused.”

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.

Introducing Florence. She is one of Clarissa’s seven kittens. She is very friendly, outgoing, playful, quick to purr and cuddle on your lap. Florence would love to go home with one of her siblings or go

to a home with other kitty friends. She is spayed, up to date on all medical and microchipped. To help humanely lower the feline population, they spay and neuter feral cats and then find homes for the friendly 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

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

Oliverie, Mgr. Lic #3833 Michael Hennicke, Dir. Lic #3966

─Photo courtesy Calling All Cats

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OCC Ranked Among Best Online Community Colleges In NJ

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College is excited to announce that the college has been named in the 2023 Best Online Community Colleges in New Jersey by leading higher education researcher OnlineU.

To be considered in the rankings, community colleges must offer primarily associate degrees and certificate programs, have a main campus location within the state, and offer five or more fully online associate degrees. Rankings are compiled annually using OnlineU’s proprietary ranking process, which compares colleges across the country in various categories using impactful data, public information, and reviews from over 13,000 online students.

Ocean County College offers more than 150 online courses that give individuals of all ages the opportunity to earn their degree. “In the e-Learning Department, our mission is to pro-

vide our students with rewarding educational experiences that are enriched by technology, innovation, and effective design,” said Dr. Eileen Garcia, OCC’s vice president of E-Learning and Learning Enterprises. “We strive to deliver high-quality asynchronous courses which are engaging and meet the needs of students from all walks of life, with a commitment to excellence that extends from the local community to the international stage. Our goal is to empower all students with the tools and guidance they need to succeed and to help them achieve their academic and professional aspirations.”

In their assessment of Ocean County College, OnlineU noted the college’s ease of enrollment and affordability, as well as the ability for OCC students to study at their own pace. Additional information about the standings is available at onlineu.com.

Comedy For A Cause

JACKSON – Jackson Police presents Comedy for a Cause featuring comedians from Uncle Vinny’s Comedy Club Amanda Gail, Eric Tartaglione, and Tara Cannistraci.

Event is on May 12 at Jackson Mills Fire Station, 465 N. County Line Road. Doors

open at 6 p.m. Buffet at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $60 per ticket or $575 for a table of 10. Tickets available at Jackson Police Department or County Line Hardware. Questions? Call 732-928-111.

All proceeds support baby Ethan’s congenital nephrotic syndrome medical needs.

─Photo courtesy Ocean County College

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

Hearing Aids And Water

By now, you’ve probably heard that there are waterproof hearing aids. This is true, and they’re an amazing technological advancement, but most devices are only water resistant. This is made possible by a moisture-repellent nano-coating. It’s helpful but not impenetrable. Here are some tips to protect your tech from water damage: Want more advice on how to protect your investment in better hearing? Call us today — we’re HEAR to help! This may seem like a lot of things to keep in mind while wearing and caring for your devices, but the precautions are worth it. Over time, exposure to moisture can corrode the delicate electronics and shorten their lifespan. By doing what you can to keep them dry, you’ll save on repairs, replacements, and premature upgrades.

Avoid Moisture Altogether Remember to take your devices out of your ears before showering, hitting the pool, or getting into the hot tub. Be sure to store them in their own secure case rather than in a pocket or purse. The safest risk is the one you don’t take.

Wipe Them Down Wiping your devices daily with a clean, dry cloth helps clear moisture and debris. Audiowipes can be purchased from your hearing healthcare professional which is even a better option than using a dry cloth. This is especially important during the colder months when

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

condensation is more likely to form.

Use Hearing Aid Covers These can help protect your devices from water splashes, sweat, humidity, dust, and dirt.

Try a Hearing Aid Dryer or Dehumidifier

This small appliance not only dries and sanitizes your devices as you sleep but can also double as their regular storage container. Hearing aids should be dried every night. Many rechargeable hearing aids incorporate a dehumidifier built into the charging unit. Keep a Hat on Hand You never know when an unexpected rain shower might crash your outdoor fun. Having a spare hat can help keep the rain off you as well as your hearing aids.

Act Quickly If the worst happens and your hearing aids get soaked, thoroughly dry them and call your audiologist — don’t put them in a bag of rice!

This may seem like a lot of things to keep in mind while wearing and caring for your devices, but the precautions are worth it. Over time, exposure to moisture can corrode the delicate electronics and shorten their lifespan. By doing what you can to keep them dry, you’ll save on repairs, replacements, and premature upgrades.

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer all of your hearing care questions. They can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.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!

The Jackson Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Finding Relief: 10 Ways To Treat Hot Flashes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause, affecting up to 75% of women. The frequency and severity of hot flashes can vary widely among women, with some experiencing only a few per year and others experiencing several per day. Some women, including myself, never even get one!

Your risk for them increases with family history, smoking, obesity, adrenal conditions, stress, and the use of certain medications.

Hormones are the mainstay. I think a common mistake women make is taking hormones equivalent to those produced by a 20-year-old woman when they are 60 years old, for example. I don’t think ‘industrial size’ hormone doses should be given to older women! I’ll share more about bioidentical hormones and HRT later on in this article.

Here are the 10 best things you can take to relieve hot flashes:

1. Black cohosh: This herb has been used for centuries. Black cohosh may work by acting on serotonin receptors in the brain, helping to regulate body temperature.

2. Red clover: Red clover is a plant that contains phytoestrogens, compounds that can mimic the effects of estrogen in the body. Some studies have suggested that red clover may reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

3. Sage: This herbal option may reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes due to it’s cooling effect on the body.

4. Evening primrose oil: This oil contains a fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid

(GLA). Some studies have suggested that taking evening primrose oil supplements may reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

5. Flaxseed: It contains lignans, which may help balance hormone levels and reduce hot flashes. Flaxseed can be added to a variety of foods or consumed in supplement form.

6. Vitamin E: Vitamin E is an antioxidant and taking vitamin E supplements may reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes in some women.

7. B complex: Methylated B vitamins play a role in hormone regulation and may help reduce stress, which can trigger hot flashes.

8. Ginseng: Ginseng is an herb that has been traditionally used for menopause symptoms, including hot flashes. Some studies have suggested that ginseng may reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.

9. Maca root: Maca is a plant th at grows in the Andes Mountains and has been used traditionally for hormone balancing.

10. Bioidentical hormones are a type of HRT, and in my opinion, are the best option for hot flashes because they are hormones that are chemically identical to those produced naturally in your body. This option requires a prescription from a hormone expert. Bioidentical hormones are available in many dosage forms including creams and pills.

Everything I’ve listed has pros and cons so make sure you experiment and talk to a doctor about your options. If you like this topic, I have a longer version of this article posted on 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

Educating Our Community On Nursing Home Abuse

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deserve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to

double to 8.9 million by the year 2030.

Signs of abuse and neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unexplained injuries, frequent infections, bedsores, questionable hygiene, appearance of malnutrition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling.

If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse call the trial attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

Ocean Health Initiatives Receives 100% HRSA Site Visit Score

NEW JERSEY – Ocean Health Initiatives, a nonprofit community health center in Ocean and Monmouth County, is supremely proud to announce that after a long, challenging process, they have received the rare distinction of a 100% score on our most recent HRSA site visit!

The site visit is an opportunity for health centers to demonstrate their compliance with a wide gambit of fed -

eral regulations. Generally occurring every three years, health centers are judged on an array of topics that include both administrative and clinical policies and practices. Receiving a perfect score is an incredible feat given the magnitude of things covered and the attention to detail that takes place during the site visit. To make such an achievement come to fruition required meticulous preparation.

The CEO of the organization, Theresa Berger, says, “it’s an outstanding feat. The team worked tirelessly for ten weeks to prepare all of our documents, review all of our policies and practices, and identify ways to ensure that we met the requirements of the site visit. Though it was very grueling at times, the OHI team demonstrated its impressive capacity for collaboration and camaraderie. Despite the tragic

loss of our CFO, Chris Ollemar, all of his hard work before the visit proved to be some of his best. He was an angel on my shoulder and a guiding light for the organization.”

While OHI is celebrating this amazing result, we humbly recognize that this is more than simply a test score; and it is a reflection of the hard work we do to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

Estate Sale

ESTATE SALE – Old furniture, collectibles, all gotta go. 732-267-6232. (22)

Items For Sale

All 4 appliances - Range, refridgerator, washing machine, dryer; all in working order. $300 for all. 732-569-3174. (21)

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ELRY 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)

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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, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (21)

Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks. (22)

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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)

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Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30)

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Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

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Home Health Care Aide - Needed for sweet elderly woman. Light transfer a must. Dressing. Simple meal prep. Holiday City. 609-349-0937. (21)

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Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)

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7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Paid Holidays. Call Care Temp Heating & AC at 732-349-1448 Or Fax Resume To 732-349-6448. (t/n)

OCVTS Part Time Administrative Assistant - Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. $14.13 p/hour. Send resume to: mgritschke@mail.ocvts.org. (t/n)

Certified Aides - Full time, Per Diem, Weekends, Magnolia Gardens Family owned and operated Assisted living community looking to fill nursing, and medical aide positions. All positions start at $15.00 an hour. For more information call 732-557-6500 or come to our home and fill out an application at 1935 Lakewood Road, Toms River 08755. (22)

Full/Part Time Dietary Aid - Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Family owned and operated Assisted living community looking to fill positions for Full time and part time, Dietary aids. All positions start at $15.00 an hour. For more information call 732557-6500 or come to our home and fill out an application at 1935 Lakewood Road, Toms River 08755. (22)

MEDICAL BILLING - 35 years of experience. Directly connected to Medicare. Call Cindy Office:848-238-7997 email: cindytmp2@gmail. (24)

Housing Office - Looking for an Administrative Assistant to work up to 30 hours a week. No Benefits offered. Must be proficient in Word and have excellent computer knowledge. Position requires answering phones, scheduling and typing. Must be detail oriented, organized and can work independently. Provide a resume with 2 references. FAX to 732-269-7709 or email to arlene@ berkeleytwphousing.org. (21)

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Property/Maintenance/Masonry - Brick restoration, brick repointing, concrete repairs, step repairs, grass cutting, cleanups. mulch. Call Ken 732-814-7743. (23)

C.B.J. ROOFING - Covering the jersey shore since 1984. All work guaranteed. We will beat ANY legitimate estimate. $ave. Call 732-850-5060. (20)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

THE RIDE GUY - Takes you anywhere! No limits. Comfy mini-van. Call Charlie 732-216-3176 or Email: cr@exit109. com. References. Let's Go! (19)

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Build • Repair • Replace - Affordable • Expert Workmanship. Carpentry, windows, doors, trim, tile, bathrooms, kitchens, masonry, flooring, decks, advanced building. 609-384-9030. (21)

Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave. Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer!

I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

Don’t let the stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-855-634-0529. (t/n)

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Properties, Houses, Attics, Garages, Sheds, Storage Units, ect. Handyman Disposal provided 901a Dumpster Service LLC. Licensed, Insured, call or text Jim 609-335-0330. (27)

MASONARY REPAIR - Sidewalks, steps, driveways, pavers. For free estimate call 732-5896798, 848-210-2716. (20)

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Certified Teacher of instrumental music, in your home! Call 732-3504427 for more information. (21)

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“I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!” That includes this squirrel who was enjoying a cone of what appeared to be vanilla at Lake Horicon in Lakehurst. Photographer Denise May-

nard was in the right place at the right time to get this shot. If you would like to have your shore-related snaps featured, email photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may win a prize!

KOC 38th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

JACKSON – The Knights of Columbus 38th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held May 15 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club in Jackson.

This event has raised in excess of $500,000 over the years for the many charities supported by the Council. This year’s proceeds will benefit Deborah Heart & Lung Foundation, Catholic Charities, Tunnels to Towers, Operation Homefront, Autism Speaks, and several local based food banks and charities.

They also hold a gift auction. To fill these prize tables, they rely on donations of gifts from local businesses and members of the Council…gifts such as a bottle of wine or spirits, tickets to events, a box of cigars, gift certificates, or any new merchandise you would like to contribute. If you would like to help the Council raise funds to support the many charitable organizations mentioned in this letter, and would like to help with a gift or cash donation, contact cigarknight@ optonline.net, call or text at 908-492-8431.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of MAY 6 - MAY 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your faith in your own infallibility may be high and you could be tempted to act rashly or to take unnecessary risks. Control any possible urges to change your spending habits or to make impulsive purchases for now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : This could be a week when you could feel compelled to turn over a new leaf. Your outlook may shift as you embrace independence and objectivity. Someone new in your life might persuade you to make radical changes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : Remain poised to cope with temporary slowdowns or mystifying red tape. When pressing obligations interfere with your romantic ideas, you may yearn for moments of solitude; try not to run away or hide from the facts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : It can be tough to settle back into a comfortable routine when loved ones are enthusiastic about making major improvements. You may be eager to experiment with a new set of goals or to delve into unusual subjects.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : Excursions to local venues and attractions could put you in the public eye. Focus on ways to be fully authentic; this gives others permission to do the same. Enjoy unique experiences or making valuable connections this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) : Vague answers and evasive maneuvers are seldom the most constructive choice, but you may feel challenged to present your opinions in

a more straight-up way. If overwhelmed by negativity, do some nurturing self-care.

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THIS RESTAURANT-WORTHY SALMON DISH COMES TOGETHER IN LESS THAN AN HOUR

By America’s Test Kitchen

SALMON PICCATA

Serves 4

Note: To ensure uniform pieces of fish, we prefer to purchase a whole center-cut salmon fillet and cut it into four equal pieces. For skinless salmon, we refer to the side opposite where the skin used to be, which is typically more pink in color and more rounded, as the flesh side.

1 (2-pound) center-cut skinless salmon fillet, about 1 1/2 inches thick

1 teaspoon table salt, divided

1 teaspoon pepper, divided

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 garlic cloves, sliced thin

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons capers, rinsed

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

1. Cut salmon crosswise into 4 equal fillets. Pat salmon dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

2. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add salmon flesh side down. Cover and cook until browned on bottom and registering 125 degrees (for medium-rare), about 5 minutes, or 135 degrees (for medium), about 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and transfer salmon, browned side up, to platter or individual plates.

3. Return skillet to medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 15 seconds. Whisk in wine, water, capers, lemon zest and juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to boil and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Off heat, whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, until combined. Stir in dill. Spoon sauce over salmon. Serve.

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