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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Board member Tzvi Herman, left, joins School District bus driver Shelaine “Shelly” Johnson who was presented a certificate of thanks from School Board President Tara Rivera during a recent school board meeting.
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Surrounded by friends, f a m i l y, r e s i d e n t s , school district administrators and Board of Education members, Shelaine “Shelly” Johnson received f lowers and a cer tif icate of thanks for making sure a student found her way home safely after being displaced in transit.
The presentation was made during a recent Board of Education meeting where School Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said, “we want to recognize her for her heart and compassion and her dedication to the Jackson School District.” School Board President Tara Rivera said “Each day our bus driv-
ers do an amazing job making sure our students get to school and back home safely. Tonight, we have the pleasure of recognizing one of our drivers for going above and beyond in this responsibility – and for coming to the aid of one of our students with great kindness.” Johnson was finishing up a very long day
when she encountered a student in need on March 1. “She didn’t think twice about taking the time to help this student – going out of her way to show kindness and support in a way that made the student feel safe,” Rivera added. The student in question was a 6-year-old (Hero - See Page 2)
Police: New Law Prevents Investigating Child Marijuana Use
By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Even before the passage of November ballot question regarding legalization of marijuana, residents, municipal leaders and law enforcement agencies pondered how it would be administrated. When new state laws
were announced in Trenton, it didn’t take long for them to receive criticism by many Ocean County municipal leaders. Police said the new laws were “handcuffing” their ability to do their jobs. Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Joseph A. Michigan, who serves as
president of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, joined 30th District Sen. Robert W. Singer, 10th District Assemblyman John Catalano, Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mas-
tronardy, local elected officials and police chiefs to discuss their concerns over the new state marijuana laws. During the recent press conference held at a police substation on the borough’s boardwalk, those assembled spoke about why the new laws
were detrimental and would severely impact shore communities and families.
Chief Michigan said, “The law inexplicably bans police officers from notifying parents the first time their children are found to be using or in
March 27, 2021
Parke South Development Approved
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – After months of late night meetings, the Township Planning Board, through a unanimous vote, approved the Jackson Parke South development. Some members noted they “reluctantly” voted in support of the application by EL at Jackson located on a129-acre tract off West Veterans Highway in the Cassville section of Jackson. The developer wanted approval for a 549-unit single-family and multi-family development. The project involves 100 of the 144 apartments to be designated as affordable housing units which are defined as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to either individuals or families whose incomes meet a specific criterion. El at Jackson’s primary owner is Jack Morris who owns the property of Jackson Parke South. (Parke - See Page 8)
State Holds Hearing Over Poor Service By Altice/Optimum By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – At least 11 municipalities called for action during a state Board of Public Utilities hearing over poor performance and customer service by Altice, the French-owned cable conglomerate that operates the Optimum brand. Among the Ocean County communities represented at the six-hour hearing were Jackson, Toms River, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park and Lavallette. They joined other municipalities such as Howell in Monmouth County and communities in Middlesex and other counties. The hearing included two representatives from Altice. It was designed to address ratepayers’ concerns. Various municipal officials, town attorneys and citizens said they were looking
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Continued From Page 1 first grader who was found by Johnson wandering around an empty bus parking lot. The issue sparked a school district investigation as to why the child had been left on the bus and how she came to miss her stop. Pormilli said the student was found by Johnson outside of the district’s transportation facility on the grounds of Jackson Liberty High School around 5:45 p.m. The girl is believed to have fallen asleep and was mistakenly left on a bus that had returned to that facility at 5:25 p.m. after completing its run. The student woke up and didn’t know where she was. She left the bus where she was soon found by Johnson. Johnson had just returned from her own bus route. The student was able to give Johnson her father’s cell phone number. Johnson called the student’s parents directly. Pormilli said following the incident that the school district was investigating the matter thoroughly. “To have a child left alone in this way is something no parent should have to experience. Our district procedures are designed to ensure this does not happen, and those procedures were not followed.” District safety procedures include requiring each driver to inspect the bus after each run to make sure no students remain on the bus. Drivers receive training annually on this procedure. School officials said a full review of this training will be done. They will also streamline the district’s after-hours communication structure to make it easier for parents to reach a staff member in the
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evening in case of an emergency. The student attends a school in Lakewood and her bus was driven by a substitute driver that day. The child’s mother became concerned over the delay and inquired in a chat with other parents if other students had returned home yet. When she heard from other parents that their children had arrived home her concern turned to worry and she contacted the school who told her that she was not there. The parent’s next call was to the Jackson School District who handles busing for the student. While there was no discussion of the investigation during the Board meeting, Pormilli said previously, that the incident “should never have happened.” Johnson was overwhelmed by the presentation. “I am so grateful. I did not see this coming. I was at the right place at the right time. I think God chose me to do this. Kids mean everything to me. I want to thank you for this. It means so much to me.” Rivera added, “Ms. Johnson has told us that she doesn’t feel like she needs to be recognized for helping another, that she was just in the right place at the right time but we disagree.” “On behalf of the Board of Education, it is our pleasure to recognize bus driver Shelaine Johnson for demonstrating responsibility, kindness and compassion in a way that brings pride to not only herself, but to our entire district,” Rivera said. Family members joined Johnson for photos in front of the stage of the Fine Arts Center at Jackson Memorial High School where the meeting was held.
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introduced the president of the board, Joseph Fiordaliso who said, “this matter was initiated based on numerous complaints to the board from many Altice/Optimum customers and elected officials throughout the state regarding their quality of service. “These services are essential for the residents of New Jersey. The Board is very concerned
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about the level of performance by Altice,” Fiordaliso said. He added the input from the hearing would guide the Board in determining “the appropriate actions to take going forward.” The complaints included frequent and lengthy service disruptions across all services, inconsistent connections, long telephone wait times, poor customer service and an inability to get a satisfactory response to these issues both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Altice representatives Marilyn Davis, the senior director of government affairs at Altice USA, and Mike Alexander, senior vice president of the field operations team, were present for the hearing. Davis said the company has 900,000 residential and business customers in New Jersey in more than 200 municipalities. “Altice is committed to ensuring that all our New Jersey customers receive reliable service. As a result of the pandemic and other events 2020 presented many unique and unprecedented challenges for Altice as it did for other companies and individuals across the nation.” She said the company added to its investment in the state to meet its commitments. “We recognize that some of our customers experienced frustration with engaging with our customer care organization or due to network performance issues, broadband demand with the sudden shift to remote learning. We regret any frustrations resulting from our services.” Davis promised to follow up on any customer service issues raised by those who spoke during the hearing who provide their information to the BPU. She also said that the company added personnel to address the numerous customer
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in our community. You’ll notice we’re not here for Verizon. We’re not here for Comcast. We’re here only for Altice and there is a reason for that,” McGuckin said. The attorney added, “while Comcast and Verizon faced their own challenges, they managed to overcome them in this state and in the communities they represent. Altice is a completely different situation.” Jackson Council President Andrew Kern said, “within two weeks of asking our residents to voice their complaints for this hearing we received over 130 e-mails which will be submitted to the Board. For television, customers suffer the loss of signal or the screen becomes pixelated and customers need to reboot their cable boxes over and over. TV programs are only partially recording because the cable was out at that time. There has been loss of channel with the guide saying information not available. “For internet, residents suffer the complete loss of internet or Wi Fi, not connected to the internet and customers need to reboot both their router and modem throughout the day with a loss of internet at hours at a time. Internet speeds are not what they were advertised,” he said. Howell Councilwoman Pamela Richmond commented, “Altice has approximately 15,000 customers in Howell Township. Starting before the COVID-19 pandemic our residents have raised substantial complaints about Altice’s internet and cable service as well as its customer service. These complaints have only worsened since the inception of the pandemic. “The service got so bad and the complaints so numerous that in the fall of 2020 Howell created a forum for residents to submit their complaints about Altice online. The township has since received over 700 complaints,” Richmond said. She added the complaints ranged from “long service blackouts and slowed internet speed, and customer service wait time. This poor level of service for our residents is unacceptable. It is
also imperative that the residents of Howell and those across New Jersey have quality internet and cable service. Such services are essential especially in the COVID-19 pandemic.” Attorney Jean Cipriani represented Seaside Heights and Seaside Park at the hearing. “Both boroughs join in on the comments that have been made including the fact that these service problems predate COVID and they have been an intensifying factor in many areas. It is not the reason for the service problems.” She added, “the mayors of Seaside Heights and Seaside Park have both been advocates for their residents making many, many personal calls. Ms. Davis has been very responsive but the answers to the problems aren’t there and are not solved.” Ciprianni said two problems that Seaside Heights has is security cameras that are located on all streets “that the police and residents rely on. Unfortunately, approximately a third of those cameras do not work on a reliable basis due to connectivity and service issues. That is a different aspect of the failure of technology due to the problems caused by Altice’s lack of commitment to service and to the infrastructure.” She also noted that customers are receiving service charges that were supposed to be removed but never are removed from their bills. “There is a breakdown at every level of service with this company. Like many towns, this is the only service in town for these services and as long as that remains the case the advantage will be taken.” BPU Commissioner Mary Anna Holden said “a transcript that will be produced from this hearing will be made part of the record and all comments will be taken into consideration when deciding action in this matter.” Anyone with an individual complaint of service was asked to log it at the board’s website bpu.nj/gov and click on the ‘file a complaint’ tab. Questions about the hearing and its outcome can be e-mailed to board. secretary@BPU.nj.gov. The docket number CX21020139 should be included in the subject line of the e-mail.
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Lakewood Health Centers To Receive Vaccines Directly From Federal Government From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) applauded the announcement that the federal government is bolstering the supply of COVID-19 vaccines at two Lakewood federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to help meet the urgent and high
HOBOKEN – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez joined Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla to highlight a new $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund that was included in the American Rescue Plan (ARP), signed into law, to help struggling restaurants and bars that have been economically impacted by the pandemic. These establishments can use the funding to keep their doors open, cover COVID-related expenses, and pay their employees, rent and utilities. Hoboken was the first city in the entire nation to close bars and restaurants last year, affecting many of the city’s mom and pop establishments. “It’s been a difficult year for mom and pop restaurant and bar owners in Hoboken and across New Jersey. This grant program is a much-needed lifeline for so many struggling restaurants and can mean the difference between an ‘Open’ or ‘Closed’ sign on their front door. I fought hard for this funding and I’m proud to say ‘help is on the way’,” said Sen.
demand for vaccinations. “I greatly welcome this desperately needed federal support to increase the availability of vaccines to Lakewood residents and those in the surrounding communities,” said Rep. Smith. The Center for Health,
Education, Medicine, and Dentistry (CHEMED) and Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI) are slated to receive a direct and additional allocation of vaccines from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support their current vaccine supply from the State of New Jersey. “We thank the federal government in recognizing our work to date and including CHEMED in the federal vaccine allocation program,” said Dr. Dovid Friedman, the Chief Executive Officer of CHEMED.
“We look forward to receiving vaccines from both the federal government and working with our partners at the state in continuing to administer vaccines effectively.” CHEMED and OHI are among 700 health centers nationwide that will receive vaccines u nder HRSA’s expanded Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program designed to reach communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Smith helped both healt h center s become
FQHCs when they initially sought the designation, enabling them to qualify for much-needed federal support that continues to this day. “While nearly 20 percent of Ocean County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, we must do more to expediate the vaccination process to help put a n end to t he t remendous suffering caused by this pandemic,” Smith continued. “This additional support from the federal government will help New
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Menendez. “Early on in the pandemic Mayor Bhalla made tough but necessary choices in order to protect the health and safety of his community. He has been one of the strongest advocates for robust, targeted funding for the restaurant industry and I appreciate his leadership in our state.” “Brighter days are ahead for Hoboken and our hospitality industry, in large part thanks to the historic American Rescue Plan championed by Senator Menendez and our New Jersey federal elected officials. This new critical and targeted funding source from the economic relief bill will make a difference for our struggling restaurant and bar owners as they recover from the substantial financial impact caused by the pandemic,” said Mayor Bhalla. Because of the necessary lockdowns and restaurant capacity limits that were imposed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the food service industry has been one of the hardest-hit sectors. According to a study by the Nation-
al Restaurant Association, 110,000 restaurants and bars have been closed temporarily or for good, as of December. The study also found that up to eight million restaurant employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the lockdowns last year. In New Jersey alone, 30% of restaurants have been closed permanently or temporarily, impacting over 350,000 jobs. “We stand here today, a year after we were forced to close due to the effects of a virus that crippled our state and our nation. The impact that COVID-19 had on the hospitality industry was devastating and life changing. There was nothing that prepared us for the challenges that needed to be faced,” said Jeanne Cretella, a member of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association. “If you’re a suffering restaurant, and after 12 months most of us are, we now have the ability to plan ahead, rebuild our teams and strengthen our communities.” The ARP established a $28.6
billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which is based on the RESTAURANTS Act that Senator Menendez cosponsored. The program will provide up to $10 million in grants to eligible restaurants, bars and eateries. The funds can be used to cover the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other upgrades to protect customers and staff from COVID, in addition to payroll, mortgage or rent, supplies, utilities, paid sick leave and other operational expenses. In general, restaurants will receive grants that equal the difference between their 2019 and 2020 gross receipts. In an effort to target funding to the smallest small businesses and minority-owned businesses, $5 billion is set aside for restaurants with 2019 gross receipts of $500,000 or less. Also, for the first 21 days that the program is open, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is required to prioritize applications from businesses owned by women, veterans and those in disad-
vantaged communities. The ARP also expanded the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) by providing an additional $7.25 billion in funding for PPP loans. The plan also provides $15 billion for new targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) grants; $10 billion will provide full $10,000 grants to any prior EIDL applicant located in a low-income community and with losses of at least 30 percent, the other $5 billion will go towards providing supplemental grants of $5,000 to severely impacted businesses with ten employees or less and losses of at least 50 percent. Last week, Sen. Menendez outlined the $10.2 billion in direct, flexible assistance to every state, county and municipality he secured in the ARP. Hudson County will receive a combined $424.6 million in state and local relief, including $130.4 million to the country government and $294.2 million split among its 12 municipalities. Hoboken will be allocated $27.2 million. The flexible funding can used to
Jersey meet the u rgent demand for vaccines in a more timely manner and get them to the people who need it as quickly as possible.” Smith strongly supported and voted for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act - both of which provided funding for the federal gover nment to directly purchase COVID vaccines and support federally qualif ied health centers (FQHCs) during the pandemic.
pay COVID-related expenses, cover lost revenues, avoid layoffs of essential workers, and provide additional assistance to residents and small businesses. Sen. Menendez and Mayor Bhalla held a press conference outside the Madison Bar & Grill in a heated, outdoor eating space which owner Dave Carney spent thousands to construct on Washington Street to help offset indoor dining restrictions. “Like many other restaurants in Hoboken and New Jersey, we’ve been hit hard by the pandemic. This funding could not come at a better time, and will help us as we survive until we get back to full capacity,” said Dave Carney. “We’ll utilize this grant funding to pay rent, staff, and help make up for lost revenue as we overcome the pandemic for good. Thank you to Senator Menendez for championing this funding in the Senate, and to Mayor Bhalla for advocating for our restaurants and helping keep our community safe.”
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Continued From Page 1 One issue of concern that remains is a connector road which is the subject of litigation. The developer is looking to use Reed Road and Perrineville Road prior to the connector road’s creation. The road is needed due to those Jackson roads being unable to handle construction vehicles. The proposal received criticism and a legal challenge by the membership of Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods of Jackson and Manchester (CUPON) who have previously voiced environmental and traffic concerns regarding the project. CUPON’s attorney Ron Gasiorowski cross examined the developer’s experts during
Planning Board meetings held on February 8 and March 15. During the March 22 meeting the applicant’s attorney Jason Tuvel and Gasiorowski made their final summation before the Board deliberated on the matter and called for a vote. During the proceedings, Tuvel accused Gasiorowski of rehashing the same questions to some of the developer’s experts. Gasiorowski also noted the need for the developer to have an easement from the municipality so that the developer can utilize publicly owned property for private parking spaces. “I would respectfully say that it is impossible for this proceeding to go forward. How can you go forward without having that agreement in place?” Gasiorowski
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said during one meeting to which Board Attorney Sean Gertner responded it could because “it is not yet owned by the municipality. It is only proposed to be and in my opinion to the board it is not a condition precedent moving forward with the application.” Board Chairman Robert Hudak said at one point that Gasiorowski “was going around in circles.” CUPON leader Eleanor Hannum explained her and her organization’s opposition to the plan. During an earlier meeting she said, “I grew up along Rova Farms Lake. I know the environmentally sensitive nature of that property.” Hannum added, “residents reach out to us and ask for help. That is what we do as a group. I am concerned with the nature as to how this property is going to be impacted. I do know it is part of the Barnegat Bay watershed.” Hannum added, “I am a historian. I am a teacher. That is what I do. As we were doing our research, we discovered that most of this area is on the DEP (NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection) preservation registry. Sections of that are being completely ignored. Perrineville Road is on the historical registry.” Jeff Nemeth lives on Perrineville Road and told the board during the March 15 meeting that he objected to this project 10 years ago when it was proposed by a different developer. “I am all for building. I do it for a living. I’ve lived in this town for almost 20 years,” Nemeth said. “There are some big concerns with the watershed and the tributary and the water table and wetlands and our own wells. If you have so many (environmental groups) that do this for a living saying this stuff is wrong. I have to ask each and every one of you guys on the board before any hasty decisions are made, I think this onion should be peeled a lot deeper. “God forbid this gets approved because of some silly Fair Housing Act loopholes before all the layers are uncovered. This really needs to be looked at deep and hard before anything gets accepted,” Nemeth added. The application was accepted with a number of caveats that were agreed to by the developer. They included compliance with the Board’s professionals’ reports, receipt of all required outside agency approvals, compliance with all affordable housing obligations and the need for a developer’s agreement. Also required was the need for Home
Owners Association documents. For this application there are two such associations, one for the entire tract and one for the multi-family area. There also needs to be a sectionalization phasing plan which specifically sets the timing for building. There also needs to be revisions to the plans discussing site amenities such as a garbage area at the club house. Also agreed to by the applicant was passive recreational facilities and Prospertown Road right-of-way improvements. There was also discussion of off-site sewer easement realignment and agreement for shade trees and emergency access along West Veterans Highway. A Board member also called for coordination with the Board of Education pertaining to school bus stop locations within the site. Board Chairman Robert Hudak said the applicant had several “bridges to cross with other agencies. We took an oath to abide by the New Jersey land use law.” Board Attorney Sean Gertner added that one such bridge was the connector road issue. He drafted a resolution that he said would serve as an “enforcement mechanism of the municipality in this application for the municipality’s protection and the public’s as well a developer’s agreement will also address some of these concessions and issues.” Board member Jeff Riker, who also chairs the township’s Environmental Commission, added that the time to address environmental aspects of the application was during Environmental Commission meetings. “There was no public whatsoever for this portion of the project. That is your time. That is your moment. That is when people need to speak. I would ask the public to take note and start to attend the Environmental Commission meetings,” Riker said. Board member Timothy Dolan said he voted yes, “reluctantly because I don’t like the impact but it abides by the law and that is what we swore to do.” “I also commiserate with our residents who enjoy the rural nature of that environment, however, given the lack of variance requests and our obligations I vote yes,” Board member Michele Campbell said. Board member Andrew Jozwicki said “I agree with my colleagues on this and reluctantly vote yes as well.” Board members Martin Flemming, Terence Wall, Joseph Riccardi Anthony Luisi, Board Vice Chair Leonard Haring Jr. and Hudak each voted yes.
Jackson PBA #168 To Host 21st Annual Golf Outing
JACKSON – It’s that time again! The Jackson PBA #168 is hosting their 21st Annual Golf Outing on May 24 and September 20 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club located at 540 South Hope Chapel Road in Jackson. This fundraiser will benefit PBA 168, which is comprised of the rank-and-file members of the Jackson Township Police Department. Because of high demand and overflow of players, there are now two dates to pick from! That’s right! Two golf outings! Now they can accommodate more golfers that can’t make the
event because either its fully packed or the date doesn’t work for them! So now there are two to pick from! Limited to 144 golfers per event. Playing both dates is allowed, depending on player registration. Registration and payment deadline is May 1. For information and to register, contact either: P.O. Jeff Henba - jhenba@jacksontwpnj.net P.O. Rob Reiff - rareiff@jacksontwpnj.net or call 732-905-510-0399 All checks made payable to: Jackson PBA #168
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New Education Pilot Program for New Jersey Students Will Help Foster Essential Climate Literacy
TRENTON – In the face of the growing climate crisis,Atlantic City Electric, Exelon, the Drumthwacket Foundation and Sustainable Jersey have announced the creation of the NJ Student Climate Challenge, a new pilot program to foster the growing role students and young people are playing in addressing the climate crisis. The initiative builds on New Jersey’s
efforts to increase climate literacy among young people across the state, including its first-in-the-nation effort to incorporate climate change education across all K-12 state academic standards. The Drumthwacket Foundation is working with Sustainable Jersey, the program facilitator, to use the $500,000 grant from Atlantic City Electric and
its parent company Exelon to develop an exciting new contest that encourages students to explore and address the local impacts of climate change and develop solutions to help their communities become more resilient to a changing environment. For its first year, the pilot program will provide support and recognition to teams of students from public middle
and high schools in Atlantic City Electric’s service area, with the ability to expand the program to a full statewide New Jersey contest in subsequent years. “I am thrilled that the NJ Student Climate Challenge will build upon our state’s historic effort to incorporate climate change education across our K-12 learning standards,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy, president of The Drumthwacket Foundation. “New Jersey’s children will lead the nation in the future green economy because of programs and partnerships like this. And, as our students learn to think more critically about how they can help their own local communities become more climate conscious and resilient, our entire state will benefit.” “Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face, and we need to take the necessary steps today to help ensure our children have a cleaner and brighter future tomorrow,” said Dave Velazquez, president of Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric. “That includes giving our young people the opportunities and resources they need to understand and address climate change in their local communities. We are proud to do all we can to help the state combat climate change and empower youth through this unique program, which will help New Jersey continue to be a national leader in charting a course to a clean and resilient energy future.” The NJ Student Climate Challenge will include a virtual student climate summit and a student contest. Students will participate through their respective schools. There is no cost to schools or students to participate. Contest and summit details are available at bit.ly/NJStudentClimateChallenge. The climate summit will provide students and educators with an opportunity to learn about actionable ways to address the climate crisis as they begin to think about climate resilience and mitigation projects that could benefit their schools and communities. It will include a series of virtual learning sessions scheduled over a four-week period in February and March. Presenters will include experts from state government agencies, academia and nonprofits and others working to address the causes and impacts of climate change. The sessions will be delivered live with students. Recordings will be available on the Sustainable Jersey for School’s website. To participate in the contest, student teams and their teacher mentors must identify and complete a school or community project to address the climate crisis and create a digital story reflecting on the impact of climate change and what they learned by completing the project. Contest submissions are due June 11. A panel of educators and experts from nonprofits, state agencies and the NJ Student Climate Challenge partner organizations will judge the contest submissions. Select entries will be recognized at an awards ceremony in September hosted by the Drumthwacket Foundation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy. “We know our customers want cleaner air and affordable, reliable energy,” said Kathleen Barrón, senior vice president of Government and RegulatoryAffairs and Public Policy for Exelon. “From our educational programs to our fleet of carbon-free energy sources to our extensive grant programs, including our Climate Change Investment Initiative which will support the next generation of innovators, all of our investments and strategic decisions are focused on meeting the needs and expectations of our customers.” Atlantic City Electric has recently taken several steps to help New Jersey achieve a clean energy future, including proposals to support more clean transportation, increase energy efficiency offerings in the state and build a Smart Energy Network that will connect customers to more clean energy services and technologies.
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Around The Jersey Shore How The Health Dept. Prepared For A Long Pandemic
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With the COVID-19 pandemic starting a year ago, The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) reflects on how they prepared to help with their emergency response plans (ERP) not knowing the pandemic would last this long. “The OCHD watched closely how the pandemic was evolving overseas and its spread across the country and how those public health agencies were dealing with the outbreak,” explained Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. The OCHD states how the action plan they rolled out during the pandemic included: dedicating special task force teams to provide guidance and support for school nurses and administrators and the 54 longterm care facilities in the county. The OCHD was one of the first counties in the State to start a Contact Tracing/ Disease Investigation Institute to train the more than 60 contact tracers counted on throughout the pandemic. The contact tracing program has now reached thousands of people working day and night to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and will continue well into 2021. The emergency preparedness unit, nursing department and communicable disease staff were all critical parts of the ERP, as they implement specific clinics to handle the emerging needs of the community. The OCHD held 32 flu vaccine clinics at different sites throughout Ocean County for the general public while also accommodating the homebound, homeless and individuals with particular needs. The OCHD administered more than 1,100 doses to residents between October and December of 2020. A COVID-19 drive thru and indoor testing site at Ocean County Community College has been going strong for more than 50 weeks now, holding more than 165 clinics resulting in close to 30,000 residents being tested. When the COVID-19 vaccine was approved last December, the OCHD responded with its first vaccination clinic right before the New Year at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North. The OCHD then opened a second site shortly after at Southern Regional Middle School in Manahawkin. The OCHD has administered more than 63,000 first and second doses of the vaccine within 12 weeks at 82 clinics. In the future, OCHD plans on expanding its COVID-19 vaccination clinic services with a third site at Manchester Elementary School. Additional clinic sites are also being set up throughout the county to accommodate more senior communities and
special needs populations as well as the remainder of vaccine eligible individuals. The OCHD created a COVID-19 Information Hotline and email address for calls from residents and clinicians with COVID-19 questions and seeking guidance. From March 15, 2020 through March 10 2021, the hotline has logged more than 54,820 calls while receiving 10,446 emails. The COVID-19 dashboard on the OCHD website has had 1.2 million visitors and 1.3 million page views since March 8, 2020. The OCHD made a free mobile phone app and its public infor mation /r isk communications team reached residents through the mass media by issuing 388 daily media advisories and 90 press releases and more than 1,100 Facebook and 812 Twitter posts during the pandemic. The two Ocean County Animal Facilities were also impacted from the pandemic, but it didn’t stop residents from adopting 964 cats and dogs throughout the year. “That’s only a slight decrease from the amount of adoptions from the prior year - which was anticipated due to the significant decrease in impounds. We really didn’t know what to expect, but many people told us they wanted to use all the time spent at home to adopt while they had the opportunity to train and bond with a new four-legged member of the family,” Brian Lippai, OCHD Public Information Officer said. “As much as we may train and prepare for these events, there will always be times when you’ll have to tweak or deviate from the best laid plans,” Regenye said. “We have to be f lexible and evolve just as the virus itself and the medical research behind it. You’re always pleased when something works according to the way it was originally laid out, but you learn to adapt very quickly and the OCHD will continue to do so as we navigate the latest chapter of the pandemic. “We certainly hit the ground running and haven’t slowed down since day one of the pandemic. I’ve been extremely pleased with our dedicated staff; appreciate all the community partnerships we’ve had prior to the pandemic and the new relationships we cultivated over the year. But, most importantly, I’m very appreciative of the cooperation and support we’ve received from our residents despite the many challenges they’ve had to face on a daily basis,” he said. For more information, visit ochd.org or the OCHD Facebook page. The OCHD COVID-19 Information Hotline can be reached at 732-380-5079 (local) and 833-544-0288 (toll free).
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By: Christopher R. Shea Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.
The questions often arises, “What happens Christopher R. Shea Esq. if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey. Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area (732) 408-9455 or our Brick Area at (732) 451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com
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LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Webinar Free Recycling Resources for Your Business in collaboration with the Ocean County Dept of Solid Waste Management and sponsored by N.J. Natural Gas (NJNG) on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe said, “Each of us can have a significant impact on the environment and the quality of life in New Jersey by simply by recycling every day. Recycling helps keep our communities clean, generates revenue and jobs, and lessens the amount of trash going to landfills.” Tanara Hall and Sandra Blain-Snow, environmental professionals at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, will present such topics as Why recycle? -- N.J. Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, How Does Recycling Work? The Benefits of Recycling for Businesses, Recycling and Community,
Common Mistakes from Customers and Business Owners, Recycling Signage, Free Resources, and Green Programs. To register or for more information, go to mylakewoodchamber.com/events. About the Speakers: Tanara Hall works at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management as an environmental specialist. Her areas of expertise include environmental management, solid waste, education and outreach, sustainable communities, and zero waste. She is a member of the Ocean County Sustainability Hub and the Island Heights Environmental Committee. Sandra Blain-Snow works for the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management where she helps implement the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan through public outreach and education on recycling and composting. A Master Composter volunteer since 2001, she has been the program’s instructor since 2006.
Take & Make: Mason Jar Lanterns At Jackson Library
JACKSON – Beginning March 26, pick up a crafty kit at the Jackson Branch to create at home. Younger children will need help from a caregiver to complete the crafts. Kits may
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Continued From Page 1 possession of marijuana or alcohol. Overreaching even further, the law criminalizes the good-faith actions of police officers who, smelling marijuana, try to investigate the underage use or possession by a child. “While those in New Jersey voted to legalize cannabis for adults, Trenton has taken the extraordinary leap to pass a law that goes far beyond the voter mandate to include de-facto legalization of marijuana and alcohol for children,” he said. Chief Michigan noted that as “public backlash against this unprecedented legislative threat to children grows, Trenton now is signaling that there will be a ‘clean-up’ bill that will allow officers to provide notification to parents when their children are caught using or possessing marijuana or alcohol. This cleanup language as proposed does nothing to correct this fatally flawed legislation. Officers would continue to face potential for serious criminal deprivation of civil rights charges for the common-sense act of simply investigating underage use or possession of alcohol or marijuana by minors.” Sen. Singer said, “let no one tell you from the senate or the assembly or the governor that they didn’t understand what was in this bill. They were all briefed on it. This is a disgusting piece of legislation. The voters did not vote that we should have 12-year-olds drinking beer, smoking marijuana and nothing can be done about it. In this piece of legislation anyone under 21 is considered a minor. That means college students, people who are 18, 19 and 20 years old are considered a minor and you cannot search them.” “Think about that - they hide a case a beer in a cooler and you can’t search them and they can’t even give you permission to search it. If the police do anything, they can be charged with a third-degree crime. That can mean jail or a major fine,” the senator added. Commissioner Quinn pledged the county’s support in efforts opposing what has been approved by Trenton. “This is something that caught us off guard when we saw the bill had passed. We were absolutely astonished on the county level to see that something of this magnitude had gone through Trenton and to receive the support it received.” “It not only ties the hands of our police officers. It also pulls the rights of every mother and father away from them for children under the age of 21. This is just opening up the door for the opportunity for these kids to go down a path that we don’t - as parents - want to see happen. The Board of Commissioners is 100% opposed to this bill,” Quinn added. Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra had some strong words about “this ill-conceived piece of legislation.” He said his police department’s job has gotten more difficult in recent years. “Trenton has increasingly made it that only the most bad actors have any repercussion for their criminal activity. Just the other day someone was arrested for breaking into homes here in Point Pleasant Beach, was fought off by a nanny and still had to be released onto the streets that night. This is insanity.” Among the police chiefs present were those from Lacey, Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, Brick and Jackson townships. Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz told Jersey Shore Online.com that he presented a sample resolution to the Jackson Council opposing the bill. “It metaphorically handcuffs us from doing our job and it prevents parents from knowing what their children are doing. Beyond that the removal of qualified immunity in law enforcement. If you are acting in good faith, you think some kids are up to no good, drinking and smoking pot, and you want to investigate, they also want to remove your legal protection in a good faith investigation and allows you to be sued for just approaching them to investigate,” Chief Kunz said. Qualified immunity is a protection that judges and legislators have to protect from litigation. “Should you be sued now for taking a reasonable measure to do an investigation? They want to take away
The Jackson Times, March 27, 2021, Page 13 qualified immunity which is a reasonable protection that exists for judges and legislators and there is no reason it shouldn’t continue for law enforcement. Law enforcement officers will still be accountable. There is no reason to remove this other protection from them,” Kunz added. Chief DiBella said Lacey was strongly opposed to the legislation. He told Jersey Shore Online.com that removing the ability to inform parents about their children’s use of alcohol or marijuana “goes against everything that we believe in. As a chief of police, I was against the legalized use of recreational marijuana but the voters voted for it and here we are. As you can see certain things come with that.” “Removing qualified immunity and making a police investigation a third-degree charge is not what voters voted for. These are things that need to be corrected,” Chief DiBella said. Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo and Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson were among the municipal leaders present during the day supporting opposition to the legislation. Curatolo told Jersey Shore Online.com after the rally that the legislation “hamstrings the police and essentially makes them become powerless on this issue and not let them have an enforcement arm.” He added that it prevents police from intervening “in a young person’s life in a positive first interaction. You are taking away an opportunity to make a positive effect on society. If you want gangs vote yes to legalized marijuana. We’ve seen it in California and Colorado.”
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What To Do For Chronically Itchy Skin By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
The average person is estimated to scratch an itch on their body about a hundred times a day, and that is considered pretty normal. But what if you have a chronic itch? The scratching could be non-stop and you could scratch yourself to the point of bleeding! I can help you today. Itching is one of those symptoms that will drive you mad unless you get to the root cause and treat it. This can be the most difficult part. Unfortunately, digging deep isn’t what happens at first when you show up at the doctor’s office with an itchy rash. You will have to go to the pharmacy to pick up a with steroid like a Medrol Dose pack, and some Benadryl. If you’re among the lucky, the itchy sensation will clear up with those. But what if it doesn’t? The misery of chronic itchy sensations, and an accompanying painful rash could baffle you and your practitioners for weeks, sometimes months and years! Today I’ll cover a few conditions that cause itch, along with my suggestions for treatment. Please ask your doctor about what’s right for you. Tinea Versicolor. This common fungal infection results in discolored patches of skin that are lighter or darker than surrounding skin. Since this is caused by a fungus, you will need to eliminate refined sugar in your diet because that feeds fungus. You could rub some coconut oil on the area since that is an easily accessible natural anti-fungal. If it’s all over, you could take a shower and use a Selenium Sulfide body wash (like Selsun Blue) or buy a soap containing Zinc Pyrithione. Hot Tub Folliculitis. This is sometimes also called Pool Folliculitis and the rash can cause
itchy, red and tender bumps that contain pus. You can get this from a swimming pool or whirlpool that looks like it has perfectly, clean water because the causative bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa will survive in water that’s been chlorinated! Treatments usually include silver-containing creams or gels. Some people try compresses with distilled vinegar. In serious cases, an antibiotic will be prescribed. Progesterone Dermatitis. This is an immune-driven condition that causes itchiness in a recurring fashion due to the rise in progesterone with every menstrual cycle. Managing hormones and suppressing the immune response may help this. Neuropathic Itch. This type of itch is a difficult one to diagnose because there is no presentation of a rash or bump, or scaly skin or anything! It’s your word basically, and nothing to show for it. You can change your shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, bedding and clothing and the itch will stay with you. One of the most promising treatments for neuropathic itch are the JAK inhibitor drugs. One in particular is Xelganz (tofacitinib). I researched like crazy to find a natural JAK inhibitor and it appears that thymoquinone might be helpful. Black Seed oil supplements are rich in that compound. In closing, I will refer you to the work of Dr. Brian S. Kim who can be found on twitter as @itchdoctor. Dr. Kim has done pioneering research on the topic of itch. If you’re interested in the longer version of my article which includes more causes for chronic itch, I can email it to you if you’re part of my online community. Just sign up for my newsletter at suzyochen.com.
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─Photo courtesy Jackson Pathfinders Scenes of the Purple Heart Trail, which is shown on The Jackson Pathfinders website. By Dan Green, Corresponding a young family, an elderly couple walking with Secretary of The Jackson Pathfinders canes, a woman jogging. We talked a little and JACKSON - The Jackson Pathfinders are men, shared our love for the beauty of nature. If we women, teens and scouts who love to be out on were out walking on a city street, there wouldn’t a trail in the beautiful natural lands of our town. be much likelihood of talking with strangers. In the future, when our lives eventually return But it’s different when you’re out on one of the to normal, the Pathfinders will again run our Pathfinders trails in Jackson. Regardless of the short hikes and trail beautification events all year diversity in age, clothing style, name, accent, round. We charge no dues or fees, and we do not race or ethnicity, every person we meet there is sell anything. All we ask is your own enthusiasm. just as friendly and eager to say hello to us as we Pathfinders volunteers maintain four woodland are to greet them. trails, all in Jackson: It is because we are all there for the same reason. The Silver Stream Trail, across the street from Even if we don’t exchange contact information, 254 Frank Applegate Road. It is within the Mete- we still bring home in our hearts that special joy deconk Preserve of the New Jersey Conservation of having met someone else who validates the Foundation. excitement we feel on the trail. We never know The Steve Kitay Living Trail, accessed via the if or whom we will meet, but that is part of the Silver Stream Trail. safe adventure of a jaunt in the forest. The Purple Heart Trail, across the street from Let’s not stay home watching TV. If we find a 820 East Veterans Hwy - Routes 527/528. This couple of free hours, let’s use them to walk one trail is part of Jackson Township’s Bunker Hill of our Pathfinders trails and add some adventure, Bogs Recreation Area. exercise, nature appreciation, excitement and The Jackson Jungle Children’s Trail, on Jackson pleasant memories to our lives! Drive, adjacent to the Jackson Jungle Play Park. All of our trails are open every day, although our It is to your left on the way to the Ocean County regular organized activities are still suspended on Library. account of the pandemic. We urge you to remain Visit our website for interactive Google maps of distant from others when you are on a trail. Wear these Pathfinders trails and of several other trails sturdy shoes or boots and bring drinking water. in Jackson. There you will also find a trail map There is always a trip-and-fall risk, so take a for the Forest Resource Education Center. friend along to walk with you; don’t go out alone. My wife, Ruth, and I walked the Purple Heart Keep a few trash bags in your car and take one Trail on one of the early warm days of this season. with you for “carry in, carry out” etiquette. We were so excited, for we hadn’t been there in a The beauty of Jackson’s natural lands calls to very long time. It was still just as beautiful as we us. Out on the trail we breathe clean, virus-free remembered it, and we were especially thrilled air and experience the refreshing scent of the to watch and listen to the bubbling water of the forest, the awesome flowing streams and the streams that flow across the trail. (Yes, there are traffic-free quiet. bridges!) The Jackson Pathfinders look forward to sharing There was something unexpected. We met some with you our love for nature and for the trails other people who were there for the same reason: which lead us there!
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Fire Safety Tips Offered During Passover and Easter
By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – The Township Board of Fire Commissioners is looking to the safety of residents during the upcoming holidays of Pesach “Passover” and Easter. With the holiday season approaching the Fire Commission in conjunction with Fire Chief Jon Yahr, Fire Prevention Coordinator Jacob Woolf, Fire Depar t ment Chaplai n Rabbi Moshe Rotberg and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department are reminding residents to be mindful of the following hazards to ensure a fire safe holiday. Self-Clean Ovens – Ovens should be pre-cleaned well before turning on the self-clean cycle. Never leave your home while the oven is self-cleaning. B’Dikas Chometz (Search for the Bread) – Be mi ndf ul of the candle f lame as you are searching! Keep away f rom cu r t ai ns, sofas, clothi ng, etc. Make sure the candle is completely extinguished before placing it aside. According to many Poskim (Halachic Authorities) a f lashlight or the room’s ceiling fixture may be used. It’s safer to use a f lashlight to search in those smaller, tighter areas. Bi u r C h o m e t z ( B u r n i n g of t h e Bread) – Only use a site that has been pre-designated and authorized by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office. The Fire Depar tment asks that only Chometz (bread) which must be burned as required be placed in the burn sites. We have seen people throw all types of garbage into the fires in previous years. This contributes to larger than necessary fires that increase the risk of injury. DO NOT throw any f lammable or combustible items into the fire or any bottles, both glass and plastic. DO NOT wrap your bread in silver foil as it will not burn. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic you bu r n t he Chomet z ( brea d) on you r own, only use a portable, outdoor, solid-fuel-burning fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other noncombustible material. Fireplaces (i.e., fire pits, chimeneas, charcoal barbecue grill, etc.) shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instr uctions and shall not be placed within 15 feet of a str ucture (i.e.: house, shed, deck, etc.) or combustible material. Don’t leave barbecue grills unattended and keep children as well as pets away. Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing when igniting and using a fireplace. Make sure fireplaces are extinguished before leaving. Covering the Stove Top – never cover any vents. Leave all vents open to allow heat to escape. Failure to do so may damage your oven and cause a fire. Setting up the Stove Top – The Blech (metal stove top cover) should be positioned to allow heat to escape on all sides. Many people keep a burner on
for the duration of the Holiday. Should you do so, it is preferable to choose a back burner. When not in use, it is a good idea to keep a pot of water over the lowered f lame to serve as visual reminder. A safer method of cooking is to use an electric burner. These can be placed directly on your Blech and can be used w it h a n appropr iate U.L. approved heav y dut y timer as well. You will avoid any potential carbon monoxide buildup and it will only be on when needed. However, if you must operate a stove, leave a window approximately fou r inches open near the stove with a second window open as well on the opposite side of the home. This will provide cross ventilation, fresh air and prevent the accumulation of carbon monoxide. Be certain all towels, curtains/draperies as well as other f lammable items are removed and secured away from the stove to prevent them from coming in contact with a burner and igniting. Cooking – W hen cooking, roll up your sleeves and avoid wearing loose fitting clothing that can easily catch f ire. Do not reach over bur ners and other hot surfaces. Keep all f lammable items (dishtowels, curtains, etc.) at least three feet from the range top. Always t u r n pot handles inward to prevent young children from pulling down a hot pan. Remain in the kitchen and keep an eye on the stove or oven. Unattended cooking remains a leading cause of home fires. Frying – When frying, it is important to keep children away from the stove and other cooking elements. Use the back bur ners so they are out of the reach of children. When reheating fried foods, be careful of the oil that is in the food as it reheats, since it can cause severe burns. In the event of a grease f ire, smother the f lames with a lid only if it is possible. Do not use water to extinguish a grease f ire as this will just increase the size of the f ire. Don’t hesitate to call 911. Appliances – keep all appliances away from the edge of the counter and all wires safely out of reach, especially when children are around. Leave ample space arou nd any appliances to allow air to circulate and minimize the buildup of heat. Make sure all your appliances are U.L. compliant and that they are in opt i m al cond it ion. A n appropr iat e U.L. approved heavy duty timer may be used with hotplates, crock pots, etc. Speak to your Rav, before Pesach, if you need further Halachic clarif ication on using timers. Memorial Candles should be placed in safe stable holders and on sturdy nonf lammable surfaces, at least three feet away from f lammable materials and in a location where they cannot
be knocked over or something can fall on top of them. Don’t leave children unattended in a room with lit candles, and do not display lighted candles in windows or near exits in case you need these to escape. Never leave bur ning candles unattended and keep matches, lighters and lit objects away from children. Never hesitate to call the Fire Department during the holiday or Shabbos even for the slightest suspicion of danger. Fire Department Chaplain Rabbi Moshe Rotberg (with direction f rom other var ious local rabbinical authorit y) would like to remind the community, since it is impossible for the typical layman to determine from the time of the crisis if it poses a danger to one’s self or neighbors. One should not hesitate to call the Fire Depar tment immediately. What may appear to the uneducated to be “nothing” may, in fact, be deadly. The Commission reminds residents to make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors i n you r home are f u nction i ng per fectly. At a minimum, smoke alarms should be located outside each separate sleeping area and on every f loor of one’s home. Place a carbon monoxide detector outside each sleeping area in the home. Test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly to make
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.
cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 27 - apr 2 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): By now you may have realized that addressing problems as they occur can erase the worries that bog you down. In the week ahead, the good example that you set can filter down to loved ones who might imitate your efficiency. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Everything changes” could become your favorite motto as you learn to flow with the times and adapt to new concepts. Friends could encourage you to schedule more time for entertainment in the upcoming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take pride in showing that you can be a responsible and reliable individual as this week goes by. You may find yourself locked into important routines that prevent you from hanging out with friends. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might be torn in different directions when friends go against the status quo or become involved in new interests. Part of you wants to join them, but another part of you may be doubtful. Remain balanced this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stay on top of the tasks and obligations you’ve agreed to handle in the week ahead. A partner or loved one might be immersed in fulfilling their own responsibilities, which can make it challenging to find time to spend together. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There are plenty of fish in the sea, so if one friend isn’t available, another can fill in. As the week unfolds, you may find it is rewarding to be methodical about your tasks and abide by the rules.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): As this week goes by, you may often be reminded that being neat and organized can make your life easier. There likely will be time to rearrange your desk so that everything is where you can find it when needed. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might be put in contact with someone who wishes to change the world, so enjoy seeing a different perspective. As the week unfolds, you may become more aware of the ways traditions enrich your family life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): During the week ahead, you may face a gap in your knowledge that must be filled. The subject could be formidable and challenge you to commit to learning. You’ll likely succeed in mastering the subject if you persevere. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might not be able to power through obstacles to reach your objectives in the upcoming week. Exercise patience and self-discipline to help reach your goals. Your persistence and refusal to quit can eventually pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The determination to attain your career aspirations might grow as this week unfolds. You may need some extra knowledge, a professional certification or additional experience to improve your resume. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Interacting with an array of people and forming new friendships in the week ahead might give you new perspective on your place in the world. And yet you’ll also see the things people have in common.
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A NEW SPIN ON A WEEKNIGHT FAVORITE By America’s Test Kitchen
Piccata sauce is a simple but powerful mix of lemon, capers, white w ine and butter. This tangy, bold sauce is a great match (and foil) for salmon’s rich, full flavor. When cooking salmon fillets, we like to buy a whole center-cut piece and cut it into individual portions ourselves. Doing this ensures that each fillet is similar in size, which means that they’ll cook at a similar rate. Because fish is prone to sticking in the pan, we decided to pat the fillets dry and sear them in oil in a preheated nonstick skillet. We found that if we covered the pan, the steam gently cooked the fish without requiring a flip, keeping the fish from breaking apart. This method provided browning on only one side of the salmon, so we opted to use skinless salmon and served the fillets browned side up. After cooking the fillets to 125 degrees (for medium-rare), we let them rest on a platter to ensure that they’d still be juicy when we dug in. While the salmon was resting, we started the piccata sauce by sauteing some sliced garlic in the oil left behind in the pan. Then we added flour to help thicken the sauce, along with a good glug of white wine, water to temper the sharpness, a handful of punchy capers, and lemon zest and juice for energetic citrus flavor. We cooked the mixture down before whisking in butter, one piece at a time, off the heat to ensure a viscous pan sauce and then finished with a sprinkle of dill.
SALMON PICCATA Serves 4
1 (2-pound) center-cut 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 the 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 a 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. Recipe note: 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.
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