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– Photo by Jennifer Peacock Student Resource Officer Colin Menafra talks with students at Switlik Elementary School. of the room and command the attention of 100-plus children, and the noise descends to a low roar as he announces it was his birthday, and could they sing to him. But Patrolman Colin Menafra didn’t stop by for birthday wishes, although that’s an added perk. Switlik was his last stop for
“Lunch with the Boys in Blue,” a community outreach coordinated between the school resource officers (SROs) and district Director of Food Services Joseph Immordino. (Communications Coordinator Allison Erwin said the SROs all happen to be men.) (Lunch - See Page 3)
Bon Jovi Helps Open Charity In Ocean County
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COU NTY – The star power of Jon Bon Jovi and the people-power of volunteer efforts came together again to help hunger and food insecurity issues of local residents. The ribbon-cutting on the BEAT Center, in Silverton, hopes to address those problems with services such as a food bank, charitable
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A SCHOOL LUNCH WITH POLICE
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – A turbine engine has nothing on the noise level of Switlik’s lunchroom. Even the teacher calling up tables to the cafeteria door must use a loud voice when speaking into the microphone. But somehow, a lone police officer can stand at the side
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restaurant and social services in one place. Bon Jovi, who opened his first Soul Kitchen restaurant concept in Red Bank, spoke at the grand opening of BEAT, which stands for Bringing Everyone All Together. The rock star explained it’s a place where families and individuals can access food, job training and resources to help end
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the cyclical causes of hunger in Ocean County. The second Soul Kitchen restaurant – where patrons can pay $10 for a meal or give volunteer hours instead – will be located inside the BEAT Center, as will The People’s Pantry. The People’s Pantry opened in the hours following Superstorm (Charity - See Page 4)
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Meet The Mayor Nights Aim For Open-Door Policy
By Jennifer Peacock JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina recalled a story. The place: Home Depot on Route 9 in Howell Township. The scene: one of the many towering aisles. The characters: the mayor and someone who was not a fan of his who had taken to social media to bash Reina. As Reina tells it, he looked up to see this Jackson resident, who, making eye contact with the mayor, raised his hand to shield his eyes and shuffled away quickly without saying a word. As he retold the story at a recent Meet the Mayor night, Reina’s audience was about a dozen persons scattered throughout the municipal building’s main meeting room, who laughed as he re-enacted this scene. This was a better-attended “Meet
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Jackson Mayor Michael Reina at a recent “Meet The Mayor” event in town hall. the Mayor” than last month, which was occupied by a few regulars Reina knows by first name. So where is everyone? Reina said he holds this Meet the Mayor events as part of an opendoor policy he has. He invites residents to come to a meeting or call his office to set up an appointment (Mayor - See Page 14)
Unity Tour Bikes Through Jackson Toward Washington D.C. By Catherine Galioto JACKSON – A bike ride to Washing ton D.C. f rom New Jersey, focusing on police officers who have died in the line of duty, included participants from Jackson. The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum. The ride will conclude in Washington D.C. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial where the walls are inscribed with the names of fallen officers, where the memorial service will be held later in the week.
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The tour rode through the area May 9. At Jackson’s portion, a ceremony at the police headquarters honored Robert Ventura, placing a special flower arrangement at the memorial honoring him.
–Photo courtesy Jackson Police Local officials and members of the Jackson contingent of the Police Unity Tour honored Jackson Officer Robert Ventura.
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“We saw an article in the paper at another school district, and we have g reat resou rce of f icers here, a nd I asked them if they would be inclined and what they thought, and they were ver y excited by it. I stole the idea,” Immordino said. “Both resource officers and the students have been excited by it. They have been very respectful, very accommodating, very funny. Some of the questions they ask, everyone is really excited by it.” Officer Colin, as he is known to students throughout the district, makes his way to each table to greet the students. Rather than towering over them while they seat for lunch, Menafra makes it a point to crouch down next to the tables, make eye contact and smile, crack a few jokes, and listen. So what kind of questions has Menafra been asked? “I try to interact with them, try to get to know the kids a little better, and an-
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Sandy to address emergency needs for food and offers an experience where clients can take carts around the pantry to pick out food. Though it’s moved around in several locations around Toms River, organizers
swer some of their questions. It’s amazing, some of the things the kids ask me, like, what’s the crime like in Jackson? What do I do? Have I ever used my gun? They’re curious about what my job, what I do on a daily basis. The good thing is, most of these kids know who I am. I visit Holman School a lot, some of the other elementary schools, we break it up with other officers.” The children often form perceptions of police work based on television and social media exposure, Menafra said. The students do ask about K9 units and Tasers. A third grader at one school asked him recently how to become a police officer. The questions usually then veer into more important topics. “Who’s my favorite super hero? Who’s my favorite Avenger? I get a little bit of feedback, but it’s basically about, what do they want to know about me? They ask me questions like, do I own a dog? Silly things, but things that make them feel more comfortable around a police officer,” Menafra said. They do.
“He is very funny and very nice to kids,” seven-year-old Vanessa Fuentes told The Jackson Times. “I like that he makes us safe,” Ashlyn Klinsky, 8, and a classmate of Vanessa, said. “And he has a cool badge.” Superintendent Dr. Stephen Genco observed the visit, and said it’s a positive thing for the school district to support. “I think it’s important that the kids see at a very young age the police officers are a big part of the community and they’re not the bad guys. They’re here to help. They’re here to support. And the quicker they make those connections, the better off we’re going to be and see benefits in the future,” Genco said. “These kids eventually end up in the middle and high schools where I’m at all the time. It’s a good thing,” Menafra said. He, along with Officer John Pejoski, are the district SROs. Menafra continued: “It’s my favorite thing. I’ve been doing this since 2001, when I was taken out of the schools due to a shortage, I missed it dearly. I missed it all the time, I felt like part
of me was taken from me. When I got assigned again, I was so happy. I was the first one asked about going back in. Being back here for two years has made my life happier, and it made the kids happier and safer. I truly love this job. “In the news, you see a lot, it’s not always the best image of a police officer. We want that image that says, we are here for them. We’re here to protect them or if they have a problem to make that problem go away. If they have something going on at home, there is someone here in the building they can talk to, including myself. We can make that problem go away. They’re safe when they’re with a police officer. We’re not the bad people at all. We’re here for them 24/7. “At the high school level, they know that I’m their friend, not just a police officer. And that’s huge. I hope that starting this at this age, starts filtering all the way up as they get older.” So, who is his favorite Avenger? “Captain America, of course!” said Menafra.
said the last move is into the BEAT Center, as a more permanent place. Carlos M. Rodriguez, Executive Director of the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, said the BEAT Center will be the Ocean County hub of their operations, which has a main office and distribution site in Neptune.
Rodriguez said that before the economic downturn in 2008, the foodbank was distributing about 1 million pounds of food, but the recession and then devastation from Superstorm Sandy hit the area, that number has grown to 4 million pounds. For more information, visit thebeatcenter.org.
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By Catherine Galioto return to the area, said the police chief. OCEAN COUNTY – It was a search “While Detective Pearce was at the post that sent helicopters with spotlights with K-9 Officer Daniel Rotundo from the into the night sky and locked down New Jersey Department of Corrections, local schools. a passing motorist reported possibly But the Ocean County Sheriff’s De- seeing a person in the woods along the partment announced at northbound lane on the 11:34 a.m. May 9 that east side of the roadway a wanted man who esat MM 76.5 in Lacey caped from state prisTow nship. Detective on has been appre Keith Pearce responded hended, after a nearly immediately to the locaweeklong search. tion near the rest stop Arthur Buckel was and held the subject spotted late May 8 at at gun point. With the the Forked River rest assistance of the New stop on the Ga rden Jersey Department of State Parkway in LacCor rections Off icer, ey, in a search authorescapee Arthur Buckel Arthur Buckel ities said continued into the morning was taken into custody without resisof May 9. tance,” said Paprota. A tip from a driver who noticed The chief commended the multiple-agensomeone in the woods led police to ap- cy efforts after the first tip came in late prehend Buckel without incident, said May 8. “The members of the Lacey Lacey Police Chief David Paprota. A Township are very proud of Detective Lacey detective discovered the suspect Pearce and all of our personnel involved near northbound mile marker 76.5 and in the operation since 11 p.m. last night. held him at gun point. Our focus was on maintaining strategic Lacey Detective Keith Pearce was positions throughout this event to ensure assigned to a fixed surveillance posi- the safety of our residents,” said Paprota. tion at the Forked River Rest Area of Previously, the hunt was centered around the Garden State Parkway in the event Barnegat for Buckel, with store cameras the escapee, Arthur Buckel, was either at a CVS showing him walking in to buy hiding in the area or might possibly gum.
Buckel escaped from the Bayside Prison Unit at Ancora Psychiatric Hospital near Hammonton and Winslow Township, sometime on May 3. The 38-year old man was admitted to Bayside on November 20, 2015, and was serving a three-year prison term for aggravated assault, drug possession and burglary but was less than a month away from being considered for parole at the time of his escape. Earlier that morning, Paprota, in a post on the police department Facebook page, “advised that Arthur Buckel had reportedly indicated a desire to turn himself in and had been making arrangements through family and the NJSP involving the rest area on the GSP but walked off prior of the arrival of the NJSP personnel.” Further details surrounding his apprehension were not yet available. A weeklong search temporarily had schools on lock down, though police said there was no immediate danger as police went door-to-door in Barnegat as part of the search May 4 and 5. May 9, Central Regional Schools announced there was a restriction on students going outside and teachers from holding class outdoors. Buckel was turned over to state police at the scene and transported to New Jersey State Prison, Trenton.
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Understanding Bursitis – How Can Physical Therapy Help You? By Lori Hueberger, DPT, Barnegat Physical Therapist ANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF A BURSA Bursae are fluid filled sacs that aid in joint motion. There are over 150 bursae in the human body. Bursae are filled with synovial fluid (a lubricant) and they secrete this fluid to counter joint friction with movement. It functions to provide a cushion between bones and muscles and their tendons, allowing pain free movement. Without a bursa, the tendons would grind over the bones with each movement. When bursitis occurs, it is the inflammation of the bursa sac causing irritation and making movements painful and difficult. Bursitis occurs most often later in life, majority of individuals being over 40 years of age. You can see signs of bursitis if the affected joint feels achy or stiff, if it hurts more when you press on it or move it or looks swollen or red.
shoulder usually caused by repetitive throwing or overhead reaching. This is the most common of all the types. Prepatellar and pes anserine bursitis affect the knee joint and can be irritated with kneeling or stairs. Trochanteric affects the hip joint and can be caused by sudden increased amount of walking or jogging. This type may cause pain with lying on the affected side. Olecranon bursitis affects the elbow, also known as student elbow and can often result in swelling.
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Conservative treatment is usually used first for the treatment of bursitis. This involves rest, ice and taking a pain reliever or anti-inflammatory medicines. If the bursitis is caused by injection, a prescribed antibiotic by a physician can be used. A corticosteroid injection can be used to decrease inflammation. Surgery may also be done to drain the bursa or remove it all together, which is a more rare option. Physical therapy is a highly affective and a less invasive option.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND BURSITIS Physical therapist are educated and trained to help treat all types of bursitis. During the physical therapy evaluation, your therapist will take measurements to see what musculoskeletal deficits are present and design a personalized exercise program. The program will be targeted to your specific needs and will aim to improve several areas.
HOW BURSITIS IS DIAGNOSED Bursitis is often diagnosed through ruling out other pathologies and gathering a detailed medical history and physical exam. Imaging can be useful to diagnose bursitis; while X-RAY can rule out other pathologies, it cannot positively establish presence of bursitis. Ultrasound or MRI can be used to confirm the diagnosis.
COMMON CAUSES Bursitis can occur for a number of different reasons. Repetitive motions, muscle weakness, poor coordination, improper posture, direct trauma, surgery, calcium deposits, infection or autoimmune disorders can all directly cause bursitis and result in pain and irritation with joint movement.
TYPES OF BURSITIS Subacromial, prepatellar, trochanteric, olecranon and pes anserine are all common areas where bursitis can occur. Subacromial bursitis presents with pain around the
Increase Strength. Bursitis if often the result of weak musculature. Weak muscles can lead to injuries or coordination problems. By building up strength in the muscles, joints will move more efficiently and with improved mechanics, leading to decreased rubbing on the bursa and decreased irritation. Along with strength, power and endurance should be addressed since bursitis is often linked to overuse. Exercises may include free weights, therabands or weight bearing activities. Improve Range of Motion. Physical therapy will help restore normal motion in the affected joint. Overtime from bursitis, joint motion may decrease due to pain or soft tissue changes. Your physical therapist may address this with passive range of motion exercises and then progress to active and stretching. Since any pressure on an inflamed bursa can increase pain, it is imperative to stretch any soft tissue structures that are tight or shortened to decrease pain. Post-Surgical Care. Although surgery is not a common intervention used for bursitis, if it is performed then physical therapy can aid in your recovery. Your
physical therapist will create a personalized program to help you regain strength and range of motion in the most pain free and time efficient manner possible. Reduce Pain and Swelling. Modalities can be used to address the swelling in the joint. Therapeutic agents such as icing and electrical stimulation can be good way to modulate pain and decrease swelling. This in turn will allow for the underlying pathologies to be treated. Relative rest can also alleviate pain. Your therapist can instruct you in activity modification and altering movement patterns to decrease the stress placed on the joint. Reoccurrence Prevention. Once your bursitis is treated, your physical therapist will have provided you with a home exercise program. Bursitis can be a re-occurring ailment and your home program will help prevent this. By keeping up with the exercises, you will maintain your strength and flexibility. By making simple modifications you can reduce your risk for bursitis and decrease severity of flare ups. Your physical therapist will instruct you in proper lifting techniques, maintaining proper posture and educate you in the importance of stretching and warming up prior to strenuous exercise. At each one of All-Care Physical Therapy Center locations, our staff is knowledgeable and qualified to help you with bursitis. We will create an individualized exercise program to cater to your specific needs. Call for an appointment today!
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Featured Letter Go Red For Women Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year—more than all cancers combined. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. As survivors of heart disease and stroke, we want women across the state to be more aware of their heart health. That’s why we’re uniting on May 20 at the 14th Annual American Heart Association Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon. This day will raise critical funds and awareness for the nation’s top killers. The American Heart Association Go Red For Women movement, nationally sponsored by Macy’s, inspires
women to make lifestyle changes, mobilize communities and shape policies to save lives. United, we are working to improve the health of all women. In the past decade, more than 670,000 women’s lives have been saved and cardiovascular disease death in women has decreased by more than 30 percent. We Go Red to help create a culture of health for women and their families. Why? Life is why. Let’s unite to prevent heart disease and stroke. It’s time to put our hearts into it and Go Red For Women. For more information on the Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon, visit GardenStateGoRedLuncheon. Heart.org. Jo Ann Saitta Stacy Quinn Garden State Go Red For Women Luncheon
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The people of Jackson face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Lacey and Barnegat for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your
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Letters To The Editor The Puzzle In The Middle East If you look at the Middle East, the countries there were poor desert countries. Local fighting had gone on between the different tribes since the beginning of time. Central governments had very little power. Fighting among all became a way of life. Then came “oil” and everything changed. The Western powers and Germany were after the oil at any cost. Then the U.S. joined in the battle for oil. Overnight the poor desert countries became multi-billionaires. They had the oil but didn’t know how to get it out of the ground, so they needed the help of Europe and the U.S. The Middle East reached wealth beyond their wildest dreams. In the midst of this, the local tribes kept on fighting with each other. The U.S. and Europe pumped machines and manpower with knowledge into the area. Everybody was happy, for all were making money. Now, at present, the entire Middle East is a war keg ready to blow. To make things worse, the U.S. with President Obama has wrecked the area. The U.S. made a deal with Iran to bring a phony peace at any cost. We stepped on everyone’s toes and forgot who our friends were. We are no longer trusted by all. This deal was supposed to bring peace with Iran; we gave away the candy store with no guarantees. Iran will get our money and our trust that they will stop their atomic program; in return,
the U.S. got nothing. We sold out Israel, our friends to the Middle East. Now we have the Saudis, who are supposed to be our closest friends in the area, who knew the deal the U.S. signed is phony, and they are going their own way. We have Iran and the Saudis preparing for war. Iran has a new friend, Russia, who is looking to expand in the area. Both the Saudis and Iran are looking to take over Yemen, which is now fighting a civil war; Syria, that has become a puppet of both Iran and Russia; Iraq, which we made a mess of and now is looking toward Russia for help; Turkey, which wants to bring down the government of Syria; Jordan, which is not sure which way to turn and Afghanistan at war with itself. It doesn’t seem possible, but the U.S. has lost the trust of Israel. In other words, we have made a total mess of the Middle East in the past seven years. President Obama will soon leave office and brought the Middle East to the brink of war. Is this possible that this has happened, brought about by one man? You no longer can tell the good guys from the bad. The President thinks he has saved the Middle East. He has no idea that he has helped to sink the ship and no one trust the U.S. Then to bring everything to a head, the Saudis execute 47 Iranians, including one cleric. What has the U.S. done in the area and what will come next? Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick
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Positive Effect Of FairTax Although the FairTax ‑ H.R.25/ S.155 in congress ‑ is a national consumption tax on new goods and services and government spending, and will eliminate all federal taxes on income and investment, it also features a “rebate in advance” (prebate) based on family size. Having the highest corporate income tax rate has resulted in Americans losing jobs as U.S. companies have relocated to tax-friendlier countries (inversions), because the corporate income tax is a “reverse tariff ” on our businesses. The FairTax ends the triple taxation of American multinational firms, i.e., profits being taxed – (1) abroad, (2) when dollars come home, and (3) when corporations pay dividends. Trade with foreign countries will boom under the FairTax as American made products leave our shores without embedded corporate income and payroll taxes, thusly, allowing U.S. goods to compete equally with foreign products. American companies will return home as will the jobs lost; and foreign companies will see the U.S. as a tax haven, and build their next job-creating plant here. With an estimated 10 percent embedded taxes removed by the FairTax, the prices of American made products will rise about 17 percent, whereas the cost of foreign goods sold here will rise about 30 percent. “Made in America” will appear on many more labels. The rise in prices will have no effect on our “purchasing power” as there will be no deductions of federal income and payroll taxes from our paychecks and pensions and social security benefits will be indexed due to inf lated prices. All families will receive the prebate, which untaxes citizen families on their spending up to
the poverty level, while millennials and low and middle income earners can purchase FairTax-free used automobiles, buy homes on resale, save more, or invest their additional cash. The FairTax will tax governments on all levels for their purchases of new items and the salaries/wages of their employees so that private companies can compete with governmental agencies on a “level playing field” in areas such as garbage collection and utilities – i.e. ,water, gas, electric. Otherwise, a town council could float a bond or impose a tax to fund a purchase or project, whereas, a private enterprise would unfairly bear the cost of raising equal revenues to provide a similar service for the town. Government enterprises such as the Postal Service and Amtrak will not pay the FairTax on their purchases or employee salaries since customers will pay the sales tax when they mail a package or buy a train ticket. By seeing the cost of the federal gover n ment on every retail sales receipt, citizens can hold elected officials accountable for the priorities that they choose. For example, to fight crime, terrorism, illegal drugs, and illegal immigration, the IRS employs approximately three times as many people as the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Border Patrol. The FairTax will eliminate the IRS as we know it. It’s time to end the notion that our paychecks, pensions, and social security benefits belong first to the federal government and then, af ter income and payroll taxes are withheld, to us. Our sons and daughters and our grandchildren should inherit our total estates. The FairTax will end these taxes along with the capital gains, alternative minimum, and gift taxes. For additional info go to fairtax.org. John O’Rourke Brick FairTax Volunteer
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From The Desk Of Freeholder Gerry P. Little Warm Weather Is On The Way And So Are The Mosquitoes
OCEA N COU NT Y – Summer is only weeks away and with the arrival of hot humid days comes the annual return of the mosquitoes. The Ocean County Health Depa r t ment is al ready working hard to educate residents on the best ways to control these insects, which today are far more than the simple pests they used to be. Mosquitoes carry a host of diseases, including West Nile Virus and the headline-making Zika virus.
OCEA N COU NT Y – With the start of the busy summer travel and Prom season looming, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the continuation of the annual countywide DWI checkpoint program. The program consists of staging numerous checkpoints throughout Ocean Count y. The program’s design creates a force multiplier by regionalizing and supplementing local DW I enforcement. The
Rest assured that our County Health Department is in close contact with both state and federal officials, who are closely monitoring Zika’s spread in the United States. But health officials can’t do it alone. We need the public’s help to control the mosquito menace. Now is the time to do a thorough examination of the exterior of your home and your yard to find and remove places where mosquitoes breed.
Mosquito larvae grow in standing water, even the smallest container can be home to hundreds of mosquitoes. Bird baths, old swimming pools, rain barrels, potted plant trays and gutters are ideal mosquito breeding lairs. To prevent mosquitoes from entering a home, carefully check all window and door screens for even the smallest tears or holes. If you have a swimming pool, make sure the water
is kept clean and circulating throughout the summer. Also, replace outdoor lights with yellow bug lights that tend to attract fewer mosquitoes and insects in general. While outdoors, wear long pants and long sleeves and use EPA-registered insect repellents on exposed skin. Consider equipping baby strollers with mosquito netting. And rest assured that you are not in this fight alone. Our Ocean County Mos-
quito Commission, under the leadership of Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, is once again bringing its full resources to the fight against these flying vermin. Using boats, trucks and a helicopter, Commission employees inspect likely breeding areas and apply larvicide as necessary. The helicopter can also be used for aerial spraying if the need arises. While the county has “all hands on deck” to fight mosquitoes this year, we
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program will also conduct DWI enforcement patrols throughout the county. In making his announcement, Prosecutor Coronato reminded drivers that an extra measure of caution and not operating under the influence can prevent tragedy. Prosecutor Coronato stated, “The tremendous added volume of summer shore traffic and all our area High Schools hosting Senior Proms calls for increased vigilance by law enforcement, and that will be the
focus over the comi ng months to keep motorists safe. We ask that drivers do their part by driving responsibly and making smart choices behind the wheel ever y day of the year.” While inattentive and aggressive drivers are always targets of law enforcements’ regular patrols, the purpose of these efforts is to detect, educate, deter, arrest and vigorously prosecute impaired drivers. The program targets those under
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the inf luence of alcohol, but in response to Ocean County’s drug crisis, also utilizes an addition of two Drug Recognition Experts at each check point to detect those under the influence of narcotics. The county also oversees a county wide call out system for DRE’s to respond and assist agencies in conducting evaluations of subjects suspected to be operating a motor vehicle under the influence of narcotics. Each year impaired drivers
are responsible for about a third of the deaths occurring on Ocean County roadways. Last year, Ocean County had 38 fatalities on its roadways. Though the county has moved from second highest in the state for fatalities from a year ago, to now ranking fifth out of the 21 counties, there is no cause for celebration. Even one fatality is too many. The checkpoint program, which is funded in part by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and
Freeholder Gerry P. Little can’t do it without the help of our residents. Please take the time to inspect your property and stop the mosquitoes before they mature and become a health threat. For more information, visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org or the Mosquito Commission at oceancountymosquito.org.
the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, will be conducted by local police agencies in conjunction with detectives from the Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit focusing on both intoxicated and drug impaired drivers. The program is coordinated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Vehicular Homicide Unit under the direction of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Michael Weatherstone.
Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer 12th Legislative District
Problems Unveiled By SCI Report On Online Tax Sales
NEW JERSEY – A critical report on New Jersey’s online municipal tax lien auctions issued recently by the State Commission of Investigation recommended a series of remedies contained in legislation (A2887) introduced by Assemblyman Ron Dancer in February. “Not only did the state’s investigation uncover serious weaknesses and f laws in the current online tax sale
pilot process, it asserted the benefits in my bill as a comprehensive countermeasure that will save taxpayer money by increasing competition,” said Dancer (R-Ocean). “In light of the SCI findings, it is my hope that the Legislature will move quickly to pass my bill. I think it is important to allow municipalities this opportunity prior to scheduling year-end municipal tax lien sales.”
The SCI report was critical of the Department of Community Affairs for its failure to issue any rules or regulations 15 years after legislation enacted in 2001 authorized electronic tax lien sales in New Jersey. Moreover, the department was chided for allowing a single contractor to dominate the market for online tax auctions without competitive bidding. The report includes a
footnote regarding Dancer’s bill: “In fact, legislation has recently been introduced in the General Assembly (A2887) that would effectively eliminate DCA’s pilot program by amending the 2001 electronic tax sale enabling statute such that pilot programs would no longer be permitted. … Accordingly, this legislation underscores the importance and necessity for DCA to efficiently establish such
rules, regulations and procedures.” “Every town is required to conduct a tax lien sale annually to recover money for delinquent taxes and fees for services. Almost 90 towns have utilized the current online electronic tax sale process, and the SCI report states that the process can be conducted in a fair and orderly fashion, allowing efficiencies,” Dancer said. “It is time to open this
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May Toms River Food Fest along Washington Street near Main Street. features the best local food trucks, arts, crafts and vendor booths, free children’s rides and live music from local bands. Event is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Local Author Book Fair, sponsored by the Jackson Writer’s group, 1 p.m. at Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library. Meet local authors and learn about their work. Free, registration is not necessary. Call 732-928-4400, Option 4 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org; Calendar of Events. EMS & Fire Department Food Truck & Vendor Extravaganza at Willis Jones First Aid Park, 107 East Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate. Bring your blankets, beach/camping chairs and enjoy the day. Starts at noon and ends at 6 p.m. Call 732-575-1112 (option 3) or email events@ oceangateems.org. “Power In The Pines” Open House & A ir Show at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The base will host their Open House and Air Show on. Gates open at 9 a.m. The first flight is at 11 a.m. Free admission and free parking. This event will feature the Warbird Aerial performances, Military Static displays, Heritage displays, food and beverage and kids zones. More information can be found at jointbasemdl.com or gomdl.com. English Tea at the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Episcopal Church Women will also serve delicious tea sandwiches, scones, trifle and desserts served with tea on linens. Donation is $15. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904.
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The Jersey Shore Festival will be coming back to Seaside Heights. The Jersey Shore Festival is a free admission music and arts festival that kicks off the summer festival season and proves that summer really does start sooner at the Jersey Shore. Boat Show at the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join the Seaport and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society for a splendid day of classic boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food and maritime activities. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children under 5 and Seaport members. For more information, visit tuckertonseaport.org.
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Annual Strawberry Festival at Christ Lutheran Church, 3 p.m., with a theme of “Ragt i me ’n Ber r ies. ” Feat u r i ng entertainment from Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers, and Pastor Frank Watson on bagpipes. Event features homemade strawberry dessert. $10 for an adult and $5 for a child under twelve. Call 732-3500900 or visit the church, 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Lacey Shorefest at the Lacey United Methodist Church, 203 Lacey Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a car show and food truck event. There will also be over 50 vendors and crafters at the art show, live music by The Flipside, a petting zoo, pony rides and games with prizes. This event is free. For entry details, call 609-693-5222.
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NJ Wild Outdoor Expo
JACKSON – Whether you want to learn more about camping, fishing, hunting, nature conservation … or any outdoor activity, a large-scale event can help you explore the many options of outdoor recreation. The NJ Wild Outdoor Expo returns to Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, on September 10 and 11. This free event celebrates outdoor recreation in New Jersey and allows visitors to learn about, explore, experience and enjoy New Jersey’s natural world. The event is a chance for families to learn about and try a wide array of outdoor activities including fishing, shooting sports, kayaking, rock climbing, compass navigation, camping skills, hiking, wild-
life watching and more. Many environmental and conservation demonstrations and seminars will take place on a variety of topics including reptiles, SCUBA diving, hunting dog water retrievers, nature photography, bat boxes and birds of prey. The Expo features an Outdoor Supply Market and food is available from vendors. For more information, visit wildoutdoorexpo.com. The event is hosted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation and sponsors. For online map, enter 299 East Colliers Mill Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 or visit website for directions.
Jackson Recreation’s Summer Camp
JACKSON – The Jackson Township Department of Recreation and Senior Services is running a summer camp from June 27 to August 12, for a total of seven weeks, Monday through Friday. The summer camp will be close for July 4. This camp is open to Jackson residents completing grades Kindergarten through eighth
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JACKSON – The Jackson Community School offers many trips, including the following: June 14: An Amish Wedding Celebration in Lancaster, PA. Experience an Amish Wedding in an Amish Country Homestead. Trip goers will participate in a re-enact of Amish wedding vows while picking “side-sitters” and the couple to be married. Enjoy a specially prepared wedding table setting and all you can eat wedding feast at Plain and Fancy Farm. Travel the back roads and relate the unique wedding customs observed by the Lancaster Amish with a stop at either a roadside stand, bake shop or crafts store. Learn about courtship, wedding preparations, church service and honeymooning. This package includes motor coach transportation, driver’s gratuity, wedding tour, lunch and trip leader. The fee is $105. The bus will depart Jackson at 7:45 a.m., Lakewood at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6:30 p.m. June 16: Riverdance, Philadelphia – Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland – in rock, music, theatre and film – nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Package includes motor coach, lunch, 2 p.m. seats (parquet side and rear seats), driver ’s gratuity and leader. The fee is $134. The bus departs Jackson at 7:45 a.m., Lakewood at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 6:30 p.m. June 21: Experience Baltimore – Fort McHenry, Star Spangled Banner Flag House, Water Taxi and lunch. Visit at the Star Spangled Banner Flag House where participants will witness primary documents, objects of the period, a brief film and a tour of Mary’s house to explore the story behind the War of 1812, the attack on Baltimore and the Star Spangled Banner. Lunch will be enjoyed harborside at
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Phillips Crab House before enjoying a water taxi to Fort McHenry. During the experience at Fort McHenry, learn about the soldiers, sailors and regular citizens who became the unsung heroes of the War of 1812. During the interactive “Flag Talk” at Fort McHenry, join a National Park Service ranger in unrolling the 30by-42- foot, replica Star-Spangled Banner flag on the site where it flew 200 years ago. The package includes motor coach, lunch, admissions, tours, water taxi, driver’s gratuity, guided tour and leader. The fee is $111. The bus departs Jackson at 7:15 a.m., Lakewood at 8 a.m. and will return at approximately 8 p.m. Bus trips departing from Jackson will leave from Jackson Memorial High School parking lot. Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis. Limited tickets for most events. Full payment needed at time of registration. The Community School will gladly refund any money with a notice of at least 30 days prior to event. Note any special seating requests on registration form. Tickets will be distributed on the bus. Times are approximate and subject to change. There is a $20 fee for any checks that are returned. Be on time for trip departures. For any cancellations, call 732-6892251 ASAP. To register, make checks payable to Garden State Getaways and use the Trip Registration Form found in the brochure at jacksonsd.org under ‘Community School.’ All trips run rain or shine. Children attending trips must be accompanied by an adult. If available, give the community school an e-mail address for confirmation. Advise, in advance, of any disabilities or special needs. Confirmation with details will be sent at least one week before the trip via email. For those without email, they will receive a confirmation in the mail. For any questions, call 732-689-2251. If you would like to be put on an email distribution list of all upcoming Community School Bus Trips, please email gsgetaways@msn.com.
Wine & Cheese Charity Event
JACKSON – On June 3, there will be a Wine and Cheese for Charity event at The Hall at Jackson Crossing benefitting the Jackson PBA Community Outreach program. The charity event will run from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 if purchased in advance, $60 at the door. For tickets or more information, contact Carolyn Hordichuk at 732-370-9290, George Corbiscello at 732-928-0200 or Bernadette S. Seda at bseda@myharmonybank.com. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
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Jackson Schools Schedule Awards Nights, Spring Concerts
JACKSON – The time of year for annual inductions, awards nights and spring concerts is at hand for the Jackson Township School District. Here is the tentative schedule of these events around the district: May 18 – Jackson Memorial Choral Concert, 6 p.m. May 24 – McAuliffe Induction Choral Concert, 7 p.m. at Jackson Liberty. May 26 – Jackson Liberty art tech expo and spring choral concert, 6 p.m. May 31 – Jackson Memorial National Art Honor Society Induction, 6 p.m.; McAuliffe band concerts, 6 and 7 p.m. at Jackson Liberty. June 1 – Jackson Memorial AFJROTC
awards dinner, 6 p.m. at Woodlake; Jackson Liberty underclassmen award ceremony; McAuliffe eigth grade academic awards, 7 p.m. at Eagle Ridge. June 2 – Jackson Memorial Scholarship Night at JMHS, 6 p.m. June 6 – Jackson Memorial High School Senior Academic Awards, 6 p.m. Woodlake. June 7 – Jackson Liberty High School Senior Awards Dinner at Eagle Ridge. June 9 – Jackson Memorial Underclassmen academic awards. Grade 5 moving up ceremonies are June 10, 13 and 14 for respective schools. June 15 – Eighth grade promotion ceremonies for Goetz and McAuliffe. For more information, visit jacksonsd.org.
Protect Jackson’s Open Space With The Pathfinders JACKSON – Jackson Pathfinders is a group of volunteers whose goals are to preserve open spaces in Jackson, wherever possible, to maintain existing trails in our parks and to contribute to a network of land preservation efforts throughout the country. To achieve these goals, Pathfinders have begun to identify, map, mark and maintain trails for walking, hiking, jogging, bicycling and equestrian activities on public– and where permitted– private land. The group’s vision is to encourage pride in our community and to gain public support for preserving open space for future generations. Pathfinders is supported by the Jackson
Town Council and operate under the direction of the Jackson Recreation Department and work closely with the Town Council in discussing future land acquisitions. Pathfinders is also the community advocacy group for the Forest Resource Education Center and we have worked with the Jackson Environmental Commission. Meetings are open to the public and held the third Thursday of the month. Meetings are 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the township municipal building, main room (or sometimes in the employee lounge/conf room). Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Jackson Municipal Building, on May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20 and November 17.
County Connection Van To Visit Library
JACKSON – Visit the Mobile County Connection Van outside the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library on June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The staff from the Mobile County Connection will provide materials and answer questions about programs and services available through the various departments of county government. Services of the mobile van include: information on county programs, services, events and tourism; County Clerk services like passport applications, passport photos,
notary public applications and vote by mail applications; Election Board services like voter registration applications, party affiliation declaration forms and board worker appointment applications; Parks and Recreation dog park permits and recycling services for American flags, cell phones, eye glasses, hearing aids and ink cartridges. For more information, call 732-928-4400 or visit Ocean County Library’s website theoceancountylibrary.org.
Women Of Today Seek Food Donations JACKSON – The Jackson Women of Today are seeking donations to assist with the unfortunate increase of families in need in the community. Food items that are needed include: pancake mix/syrup, soups, cereal hot or cold, jell-o/pudding, canned tomato sauce, hamburger helper, toothpaste/toothbrushes, clothing detergent/toilet paper, baby items, canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter/ jelly/juice boxes for kids, crackers/cookies, pasta/Lipton packages pasta/rice, assorted canned beans, coffee/tea/hot chocolate, bar soap/shampoo/conditioner, diapers sizes 5 and 6, adult diapers and anything else non-perishable.
Donation bins are located at all municipal buildings. Distribution dates for disabled and senior clients: May 25, June 29, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26 and November 16. Distribution dates for all clients: May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27 and November 17. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. Hours of distribution will be 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for seniors and disabled clients only. Hour of distribution will be 4:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday for general distribution. Clients may not enter the parking lot before 4 p.m.
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Citizens Coalition Receives Grassroots Award
By Catherine Galioto NEW JERSEY – Clean Water Action’s 30th annual conference “Spring In to Action” featured a local coalition among its “Grassroots Award” recipients. The Jackson Citizens Coalition, who worked in opposition to a plan for Six Flags Great Adventure to clear-cut its forest to install a solar array there, brought forth numerous efforts during the township board meetings as the application was heard. The Jackson Citizens Coalition received
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a grassroots award, along with Bergen County’s Coalition to Ban Unsafe Oil Trains and the Essex and Ocean County Clean Water Action organizers. Individual grassroots awards were given to Mark Lohbauer, former chair/current member of NJ Pinelands Commission, and Nicky Sheats, a founding member of New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance. The conference, held last month at the Wardlaw Hartidge School in Edison, featured environmental workshops on drinking water, energy, climate justice, zero waste, sustainable schools, and social media, youth leadership and activism trainings. Clean Ocean Action is a nonprofit focused primarily on the “degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New Jersey/New York coast.”
A Memoir Of China
JACKSON – Ocean County Library Jackson Branch will host a viewing of the film “Mulberry Child” followed by Q & A with author Jian Ping. The free event is at 2 p.m. May 23 at the Jackson Branch, located at 2 Jackson Drive. The film is the powerful, deeply moving story of author Jian Ping’s Mulberry Child: A Memoir of China. Learn about her coming of age as the daughter of a senior government official and her family’s struggle to survive China’s Cultural Revolution of 1966 to 1976. Award-winning filmmaker Susan Morgan Cooper’s documentary film is narrated by Golden Globe Winner and actress Jacqueline Bisset. Film running time is 1 hour 25 minutes, followed by Q&A with author Jian Ping. This event has been sponsored by the OCL Cultural Competence Training Committee. Register in-person or online at theoceancountylibrary.org under Calendar of Events or by phone at 732-928-4400.
Custom Blend Band Performance
JACKSON – All are welcome to attend a performance by the Custom Blend Band on May 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Jackson branch Library. Custom Blend Band is a New Jersey band that plays a blend of songs from the genres of bluegrass, classic country, folk, 1950’s tunes and light rock music, which is where their name comes in. The instruments they play are guitars, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. The Custom Blend Band is comprised of husband and wife, Paul and Maria Petrone from Barnegat, along with their best friend, Joe Zavacki from Brick. Registration is in-person, by phone 732928-4400 or online at theoceancountylibrary.org.
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–Photo courtesy of Micromedia Publications From left to right: the Lighthouse International Film Festival Executive Director Eric Johnson chats with Director Mark Nickelsburg after a screening of his short film “Harry Grows Up.” LONG BEACH ISLAND – Hundreds of moviegoers packed the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Ar ts and Sciences in Loveladies on May 7, kicking off the eighth annual Lighthouse International Film Festival. The
audience was treated to hors d’oeuvres, libations, a silent auction and a screening of two award-winning short films. The festival takes place June 9, 10, 11 and 12. For more information, visit lighthousefilmfestival.org.
to meet with him. “It’s difficult to get correct information, factual information, out if people continually have their opinions, which they’re entitled to. I have no problem with people with their opinions,” Reina said. “I have a problem with people who say they’re going to tell me something, give me the information, and not show up at these meetings. “But you have an awful lot to say to other people...but when you star t putting stuff on Facebook and it gets deluded and people start sending you threatening messages; I was not kidding when I tell you I have letters not only in the police department but the prosecutor’s office of people threatening me. Threatening the administration. I’m tired of people saying we’re not doing our jobs when people refuse to come here and speak to us.” Residents are free to ask, in this public for um, anything they want about government. “Meet the Mayor is a town hall discussion. It’s one-on-one. It’s questions and answers. If we don’t have the answer that night, you’ll have it the following day,” Reina said. “Listen, I’d love to tell you I’m the Encyclopedia Britannica, but I’m not. There’s a lot of stuff that happens. I come in after an eighthour day and I’m getting a day’s worth of information in a 15-minute window.”
Reina takes copious notes and leaves them for his Business Administrator, Helene Schlegel, who does call back residents with answers, or points them in the direction to get answers if she’s unable to help. One audience member said he hadn’t found out about “Meet the Mayor” until just a few hours before the 7 p.m. gathering, held the last Monday of each month. An audience member a row up told him the meetings have been going on for years. It’s on the municipal calendar on the town’s website, and a monthly publication in town with an active Facebook page put an announcement out that day as well. Outside “Meet the Mayor,” Reina has an open-door policy with residents, he said. Reina continued: “But we will have people come into the off ice for interviews, for one-on-ones, and that’s what we’ll do.... It’s an open, public meeting.” Anything is on the table, Reina said. He wants to talk about facts, about truth. “We want to discuss and talk about tr uth. We want to discuss facts. We want to discuss real life,” Reina said. “I want you tell me what you need an answer to, and I’m going to give it to you.” Contact the mayor’s off ice at 732928-1200. Meet the Mayor is held 7 p.m. in town hall on the last Monday of each month.
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If your hearing loss has progressed to the degree that you need hearing aids, a critical factor in their success is your understanding and acceptance of realistic expectations of their capabilities. Hearing instruments, regardless of brand or type of technology, can never replace normal hearing in all listening situations. Expecting results that cannot be achieved will only lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. If you know what to expect, you’ll be free to enjoy the improvements that hearing aids can make in your life. Here are some guidelines that should help you formulate a realistic set of expectations. With properly fitted hearing aids, you should be able to hear many normal sounds that you may not otherwise be able to hear clearly, such as the voice of your client or the words of a loved one. You may also begin to hear sounds you have forgotten were part of your world, such as the hum of a motor on your refrigerator or the buzz of your florescent lights. In quiet circumstances, many hearing
aid users can achieve a performance level equal to normal hearing. But as the difficulty of the listening task increases, the gap between a person with normal hearing and a person with hearing loss widens. Hearing aids will not restore your hearing to normal. Science has not been able to match the human hearing mechanism. You’ll need time to get used to your new hearing aids to learn how to achieve maximum performance from them. Patience and persistence is the key to successful hearing aid use. Hearing aids will not filter out background noise, despite some advertising claims. Some hearing aids have circuitry that will avoid boosting the volume of some types of background noise, but this can also remove some of the speech you want to hear. This is usually a benefit, however, providing a more comfortable listening experience and better sound quality in some types of noisy situations. Hearing aids should allow you to understand speech more clearly, with less effort, in a variety of listening situations. Hearing aids should keep others from noticing your hearing loss.
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Medical Center’s Community Health Events JACKSON – The Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus will hold to programs in Jackson this May. The events are as follows: May 18 at 10 a.m.: Free Bone Density Screenings at Jackson ShopRite – Receive a free bone density screening and learn more
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8 Reasons To Avoid Stearate In Your Supplements By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Some of you watch your gluten intake, while others avoid artificial colors and sweeteners. Some of you read supplement labels, and others don’t. Today, I want to tell you about “magnesium stearate.” Magnesium stearate or “Mag stearate” for short is a chemical used by most nutritional supplement companies, and it’s an additive. It acts like a lube to run machines faster, so as to increase production and therefore profits. This substance consists of magnesium and stearate, which is a saturated fat. Think of it like bubble wrap around the ingredients of your supplement. It doesn’t function as a vitamin or mineral, and more importantly, it doesn’t give you “magnesium” like the name implies. Your body requires biochemical ‘work’ to pop the ‘bubble wrap’ and split the molecule apart into its backbone of magnesium and stearic acid. Once split, you get a negligible amount of magnesium, perhaps a couple of milligrams. So mag stearate is not a source of magnesium for your body, don’t be fooled by the name. Therapeutic doses of magnesium fall into the 200 - 800 mg range. If you read the labels of your supplements and see magnesium stearate, you should know: 1. It’s not a source of magnesium for your body, don’t be fooled by the name. 2. It’s a mechanical lubricant intended to grease machines for faster production. 3. It has no nutritional value. 4. It’s an additive. 5. It’s sometimes sourced from Genetically
Engineered hydrogenated oils. 6. It may affect the release time of active ingredients and slow it down. 7. It may reduce bioavailability of active ingredients, certainly makes it unpredictable. 8. It’s sort of like “grease,” it affects the digestive tract in sensitive folks. The sales people at the local store are often very intelligent, but they don’t always agree with me about mag stearate. Remember, it’s in almost every supplement made, and concealed with aliases like “stearic acid” or “vegetable stearate” and others. Most sales clerks will tell you it’s present in the supplement to give you “magnesium,” but as you’ve learned, this is not true. The one and only purpose for its use is to aid in the manufacturing process. This is not a toxic ingredient as far as I’m concerned, I’m just saying that it’s not good for you as it does not add any nutritional value and it may hinder absorption of the ingredients. No one can agree on this. In 2011, a World Health Organization report found cross-contaminants such as bisphenol A (BPA) and Irganox 1010, which is used in plastics, in a few batches of mag stearate. Even though this happened once, and never again, you deserve to know. I certainly don’t mean to alarm you or have you throw out every single supplement in your cupboard, but there’s nothing wrong with upgrading your formulas one by one. High quality supplement makers run their machines slower so they don’t need this lubricant. In the supplement world, you get what you pay for.
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JACKSON – All young princesses are invited to the Fairytale Princess Party hosted by the Girl Scouts on May 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The party will be held in the Holman Elementary School’s all purpose room. This event is free to all Kindergarten through second grade girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts. An RSVP is required, contact Chelsea Pereira at cpereira@jerseyshoregirlscouts. org or 732-349-4499 extension 213.
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JACKSON – The Jackson Library KnitChat-Chain is in need of yarn donations. All types of wool and synthetic yarn in any amount will be accepted. The group uses the donations to make small lap blankets, chemotherapy caps and newborn caps for patients at local health centers. The group meets at the library, located at 2 Jackson Drive. For more information, call 732-928-4400.
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JACKSON – DeBows UMC, located at the intersection of route 571 and 537, will host a Community Pasta Dinner on May 21 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No reservations are needed. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship. Adults 13 and older are $10, children 5 to 12 are $6 and children under 4 are free. For more information, call 732-928-4475 or visit debowsumc.org.
Memorial Day Parade JACKSON – Jackson’s Memorial Day parade is on May 30, with a parade that will step off at 10 a.m. from Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard. From the high school, the parade will head north to West Veterans Highway, turn left and proceed to the Jackson Justice Complex. The parade will end with a memorial service from 11 a.m. to noon at the war memorial in front of the Jackson Police Department.
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BlueClaws To Hold Celebrity Waiter Event
OCEAN COUNTY – The BlueClaws will hold the 16th annual ALS Celebrity Waiter Event on May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be held for the second time at Tuscan House in Toms River, and once again all proceeds from the event will benefit the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, the principal charity of the Phillies. The ALS Celebrity Waiter Event fea-
tures all BlueClaws players serving as the waiters and BlueClaws coaches serving as the bartenders. The players will pose for pictures and sign autographs throughout the night while helping to raise money for a great cause. Twenty percent of all bills and 100 percent of all tips will be donated directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia.
This event has raised over $150,000 for the ALS Association in its first 15 years of existence. “We’re excited to bring this event back to Tuscan House this year after a great debut in 2015,” said Jim DeAngelis, BlueClaws vice president of Community Relations and executive director of BlueClaws Charities. “This has been our top community outreach
event since its inception in 2001 and we’re looking forward to a great event again in 2016.” Reservations can be made by directly calling Tuscan House at 732-797-2570. There will also be a 50/50 and a silent auction, with merchandise from both the BlueClaws and Phillies available, again with all proceeds going directly to the ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia. BlueClaws Charities is the official non-profit organization of the Lakewood BlueClaws and supports over 40 Community Partner organizations and hundreds of non-profit organizations and fundraising events each year.
Ronald McDonald House Walk For Kids JACKSON – The Ronald McDonald House of Central and Northern New Jersey will hold its 17th Walk for Kids at Six Flags Great Adventure on June 5 starting at 9 a.m. Register online and receive a free “Walk For Kids” t-shirt, free parking and spend the day in the park. Visit rmh-cnj.ejoinme.org for more information.
Rate Adjustment Hearing PLUMSTED – The township Municipal Utilities Authority will hold a public hearing in the municipal building at 6:30 p.m. on May 17. The hearing is on a proposed rate adjustment for the MUA’s scheduled service charges for solid waste and recycling collection services. The quarterly service charge would increase from $74 per quarter to $80 per quarter.
Alzheimer’s Support Group JACKSON – The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s or dementia will meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive. For more information, contact 1-800-2723900 or alz.org/nj.
Italian Fest Vendors MONMOUTH COUNTY – Vendors are wanted for an Italian festival to be held from June 29 through July 2, from 6 to 11 p.m., at Freehold Raceway. The event is sponsored by the Italian American Association of Monmouth County. Event will feature rides, games, entertainment, crafters and food. For more information, call Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832.
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Professional Profile Jackson Pediatric Dentistry
Creating Happy And Healthy Smiles One Child At A Time By Donna Frances Madej An exciting part of being a parent involves unforgettable milestones: “firsts.” First word. First step. First tooth. And if that gummy grin is beginning to fill in with what one day will become a mouthful of pearly whites, it’s time for another “first.” It’s time to visit Jackson Pediatric Dentistry at 2064 West County Line Road in Jackson NJ, say hello to Jacqueline Mikhly, DMD and make your child’s first visit memorable for the right reasons! Dr. Jackie, (as she is known to her patients) welcomes infants, children and teens including those with special needs to her wheelchair accessible office. She’s committed to making their dental visit a positive, non-threatening experience, while providing the best dental care possible using the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment including digital x-rays, nitrous oxide and mercury free fillings in a bright and clean environment. She would love for her patients to regard Jackson Pediatric Dentistry as a “happy place” where she and her bubbly, child friendly, CPR certified staff, strive to make the visit enjoyable and a success. Every examination room has its own TV tuned to kid friendly programs and there’s a wonderful, modern playroom with a flat screen TV, iPads, books and toys. There’s even a neat machine that distributes prizes to patients. Dr. Jackie grew up in Brooklyn and attended New York University-College of Arts and Science. She received her B.A.in Psychology with honors and went on to earn her D.M.D.at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine) in 2010. She completed her general practice residency, two years of pediatric specialty training, served as chief resident at Staten Island Universi-
ty Hospital and is board certified. To date, she remains an attending pediatric dentist there where she looks forward to teaching and training new residents every year. Like many youngsters, Dr. Jackie wasn’t aware of the importance of brushing and taking care of her teeth so she had to deal with the occasional filling during dental visits. “My mom took us to a kid friendly place from the beginning. I don’t remember anything different,” Dr. Jackie exclaims. “I think that has a lot to do with why I’m not afraid of the dentist. I had a good experience and I don’t have the dental phobia that I see. I try to tell parents to bring their kids in early so if there’s anything going on, we can catch it before it turns into more of a problem. The recommendation is for them to come in at one year of age and follow up with regular checkups every six months.” Dr. Jackie cannot stress enough the importance of establishing preventive habits right away and often.
“It’s not too early to learn what you can do to prevent cavities, to learn how to brush their teeth, floss, when to use fluoride toothpaste, to learn about age specific recommendations, about pacifiers, thumb sucking, diet” she notes. Being a parent of two small children allows Dr. Jackie to relate to apprehensions that both patient and parent may be experiencing. Since she is the only dentist on staff, patients (and parents) establish a relationship with her and can look forward to seeing her friendly, familiar, smiling face
when they return. “I love kids and I have a lot of patience,” she assures. “I have a good feeling about understanding their needs and I’m pretty good at explaining myself as far as my recommendations and answering questions.” Questions like, “Why fix baby teeth if they’re going to fall out?” Dr. Jackie shares, “Yes, they will fall out eventually (although some individuals retain baby teeth) but they can cause problems along the way. PREVENTION,” she reiterates. “That’s the key. Maintaining your child’s oral health
from the start is the best way to insure a lifetime of happy and healthy smiles.” There are other issues that Dr. Jackie’s exam addresses, including screening for cancer, looking for lesions in the mouth and checking if any orthodontic concerns need to be addressed now or later. Settling into Jackson has been a pleasure for Dr. Jackie and she looks forward to cementing her foundation within the friendly community and “to be a source of knowledge as far as kids and their dental health.” She is a member of numerous organizations in addition to the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Jackie enjoys visiting local schools and libraries, giving presentations about oral hygiene, teaching the correct way to brush and presenting toothbrushes and toothpaste to kids at the conclusion. Visit the information packed website at: jacksonpediatricdentist.com where you will find out more about Dr. Jackie, her practice, be able to download patient forms and learn about other interesting dental topics. Also check out their Facebook page or call 732-637-9805 for updated hours and appointments. When asked what profession she would pursue if she wasn’t a pediatric dentist, Dr. Jackie declares after some thought, “teacher.” “When I go to my daughter’s school I realize the teachers work hard, but make it fun for the kids,” she adds. “But in some ways I am a teacher, teaching good dental habits to kids and parents. They’ll know how important it is from the beginning. That way, they’ll have beautiful smiles forever.” Don’t hesitate scheduling an appointment with Jackson Pediatric Dentistry…another significant “first” that will grow into a healthy habit!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 14-May 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a time and place for everything. This week is the time to plant the seeds of your future financial security. Define the difference between what you really want and what you actually need. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A positive outlook will help you overcome obstacles in the upcoming week. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are correct. Follow the lead of loved ones for the best results. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): New beginnings are necessary. This week you can start new projects and endeavors that will revolutionize your future. You’ll be surprised with the ease with which you achieve your business objectives. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep on plugging away. In the week ahead evidence will become apparent that your efforts to attain financial security are not in vain. A friend in deed may come through for you in the pinch. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Clean the slate and start afresh. Tackle business affairs in the week ahead and you’ll be rewarded for your industry. This is a good day to be among friends who enjoy your company. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let sentimentality override common sense this week. You may give away precious funds that are needed elsewhere. Be generous because you feel it in your heart, not because you feel obligated.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): See the light. Gather advice this week and put it to good use. Don’t ignore friends and colleagues who give you an objective opinion about a financial matter before you take an irrevocable step. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Call the shots. Be blunt and brutally honest whenever necessary to keep people in line. Assume the role of leader in the week ahead and you will ignite the enthusiasms of those around you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The pressure you are under is of your own making. You can’t make money this week if you are distracted by the competition. An ethical person will support your efforts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put drive and initiative to good use in the week ahead. If you find yourself without much to do, make your own constructive project. Expand horizons through creative activities and gathering knowledge. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t drop out of the race until you cross the finish line. In the week ahead your good intentions will mean nothing if you don’t faithfully follow and see a job through to the end. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do one thing well or many things poorly. Don’t let time or emotions become scattered in too many different directions in the week ahead. Focus on what is important and aim at a goal.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Make A Batch Of Delicious Pancakes This Weekend By Wolfgang Puck
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES WITH MAPLE-BLUEBERRY COMPOTE Serves 4 to 6
For the pancakes: 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) whole-grain pastry flour or wholegrain cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup granulated sugar Pinch kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 2 large cage-free eggs 1/4 cup (60 mL) sour cream 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk 3/4 to 1 cup (185 to 250 mL) whole milk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) fresh blueberries Confectioners’ sugar, to serve For the compote: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pure maple syrup 3 cups fresh blueberries In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour. Add the baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Add the ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir with a wire whisk until
thoroughly blended. In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until thoroughly blended. Add the sour cream, buttermilk and just over 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the milk; whisk until blended. Whisk in 4 tablespoons of the melted butter. Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Thin the batter, if necessary, by stirring in enough extra milk for a thick, creamy consistency. Heat an electric nonstick griddle to 325 F (160 C) or heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drizzle a little of the remaining melted butter onto the griddle or skillet. Transfer the batter to a large glass measuring cup. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, form pancakes by pouring from the cup onto the griddle or skillet, using about 1 cup (250 mL) for extra-large pancakes or 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) for smaller ones. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over the pancakes. Cook until bubbles appear and pop on the surface and the undersides are deep brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with a little butter and flip the pancakes with a spatula, then cook until browned, another 2 to 3 minutes. As soon as you start cooking the pancakes, make the compote. Combine the syrup and blueberries in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries are heated through and begin to color the syrup, 5 to 7 minutes. Keep warm. Arrange pancakes overlapping on individual plates. Spoon the compote over and around them. If desired, sift confectioners’ sugar over the pancakes. Serve immediately.
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