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By Jennifer Peacock BRICK – Allison Brutka’s singular focus has been her education. Last May, she completed her bachelor’s degree in social work, and this past May, earned her master’s degree.

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock She’s waiting on the state to process Allison Brutka on a recent visit to Ocean Medical Center. her license, but she’s not counting the time. Yes, actually, she is. Three months and counting.

“I am interested in working with veterans with PTSD and other victims of trauma. I’m a very trauma-focused social worker,” Brutka said.

The Brick Township native, 41, has lived in Lanoka Harbor since 2014 with her mother and cat, Agent Phil Coulson. Marvel fans know that the character (not Brutka’s cat) was killed

by Loki but was then saved by Nick Fury’s efforts.

But Brutka knew it wasn’t her course load or fascination with trauma that was making her feel…off. Her overall health, aside from life’s usual bumps –Photo by Jennifer Peacock and scrapes and bruises, has been fine.

She was going to the gym, eating Nurse Oncologist Cheryl Cappetta at Ocean Medical Center after very healthy, but not losing any weight. meeting up again with Allison Brutka.

Howell Schools Crack Down On Vaping With Policy Changes

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township School District recently made changes to its policy to account for the increased presence of vaping devices in schools.

The amended policy adds the terminology “any cartridge or other component of the device or related product” to address vaping and electronic cigarette usage. The policy em-

phasizes that smoking can be related to a “lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked,” now including electronic smoking devices.

Electronic smoking devices such as vapes, or the popular brand JUUL, has seen increases in usage over the last few years. According to recent (Vaping - See Page 4)

She faithfully logged her food intake and workouts and measurements.

She had been going to her primary care physician, complaining that the scale wasn’t moving downward, and was instead gaining weight, especially around her abdomen.

That doctor sent Brutka for bloodwork, which always came back within normal ranges.

“You must be eating something you’re not putting down, because it’s not about a woman realizing something is wrong with her body. It’s a fat person trying to hide that they’re eating cake is what I got from him,” Brutka recalled. “You’re just not telling me that you’re eating something bad. And that was not the case.”

This went on for about six months.

Her physician finally decided to send her to a gynecologist.

“I’ll never forget the last day I saw him before my diagnosis. He didn’t want to look at any of my logs. He was just like, ‘You’re just a histrionic woman who wants to lose weight (Brutka - See Page 2)

Howell Waives Construction Permit Fees For Storm Repair

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township is assisting in the rebuilding process following the August 13 storm by waiving all construction permit fees.

Heavy rainfall caused severe d a mage to nu merous New Jersey towns, including some

areas of Howell.

Jersey Shore Online reported on various effects of the storm at the time. Emergency crews were unable to access a patient on Winding Brook off Route 547 due to f looded roadways.

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Continued From Page 1 faster.’ Just kind of blew me off. He gave me a card to my gynecologist and at the same time gave me a calorie-counter book in large print,” Brutka said. “I don’t know why the large print insults me so much more. But it was just one more straw on the camel’s back, that, ‘I still don’t believe you. Count your calories better.’”

She had better rapport with the gynecologist.

“She actually took the time to talk to me, which was refreshing and wonderful.” She sent her for more testing, including an MRI. When Brutka finished at the MRI center, the office staff told her she would hear back from the doctor in about three days.

Brutka got a call from her doctor an hour later. What’s your availability tomorrow?

“She said, ‘I feel terrible, this is the second time I’m seeing you, and I have to tell that you have cancer,’” Brutka said.

That was March 2017.

She was diagnosed with ovarian stage IIIC, which means the cancer was in one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes, or that it had spread to organs outside the pelvis, but not inside the liver or spleen, according to the American Cancer Society. There are four stages of ovarian cancer, Stage IV and its variations (IVA and IVB) being the final stages. There is no Stage IIID. Brutka’s cancer was on the left side of her torso and had adhered itself to her abdomen.

“Originally, I knew so little about cancer, I thought that there were five stages, and then when I found out there were four, I thought,

whoa, that just got a little more serious,” Brutka said.

Ovarian cancer is known as “the silent killer.” No one in Brutka’s family had it - hence the nickname “Magical Cancer Unicorn” and although those with family and personal histories of breast, ovarian and colon cancer are at an increased risk, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition said every woman is at risk.

Pap smears don’t detect the cancer. Women who experience increased bloating, pelvic/ abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and feeling the need to urinate more urgently or often should be checked by their OB-GYN. The Coalition recommends every woman age 18 and older have an annual vaginal exam, women age 35 and older a rectovaginal exam.

Those with a higher risk for ovarian cancer should have transvaginal sonograms and CA-125 blood tests, which detect a protein produced by ovarian cancer cells, though those tests can produce false positives.

Women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancers should consider genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.

Those genes help suppress tumors, but when mutated, lead to an increased chance of cancer development.

According to the National Cancer Institute, women should consider genetic testing if they were diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50; they have cancer in both breasts; family members have been diagnosed with both breast and ovarian cancer; there are multiple breast cancers in one family; there are cases of male breast cancer in the family; or the family

is of Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity.

Yet, none of this described what Brutka knew of her family health history. Although, after her diagnosis, she did discover she is BRCA1-positive, which means she has a 70 percent chance of developing breast cancer.

“That numb hits you, that shock. But at the same time, such a vindication that I was not crazy. I was not a histrionic woman who just wanted to lose weight faster. Something was wrong. Something was very wrong,” Brutka said.

No, she didn’t call her primary care physician.

The what ifs and hows raced through Brutka’s mind on her way home from the gynecologist. She did have to sit her mother down once she got back home. Her mother instantly started crying and hugging her and telling her it was going to be okay. But it was Brutka who found herself comforting others, that she would be okay. She believed it.

“I worked too hard. I’ve got too much to do to let cancer stop me,” Brutka said. “There are too many people I want to help.”

She graduated with her BSW May 9, 2017, observed “Liquid Diet Day” May 10, and had her surgery May 11. Her gynecological oncologist is Karim ElSahwi, M.D., whose practice is in Neptune. Surgery was performed at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune; she underwent a full hysterectomy and had several lymph nodes and her appendix removed as well. She endured eight rounds of chemotherapy at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, all part of the Hackensack Meridian Health group.

That’s where Brutka met “the amazing Cheryls,” one of whom is oncology nurse Cheryl Cappetta, BSN, RN, OCN. “I had [Allison] for her first treatment,” Cappetta said. “I’ve been doing this for a while, so when I meet a person for the first time, I try to assess quickly about their personality. Some people want to know everything, and some people want to know the basics. I remember Allison, immediately bubbly, especially considering the situation. She just seemed very happy. We hit it off right away. That’s helpful, with a caregiver and patient.”

Cappetta has always had an interest in oncology - the study and treatment of tumors - even before she knew the word for her interest.

Her father had neck cancer before she was born, and prostate cancer later in life. But she remembers being allowed to watch the 1983 Meryl Streep film “Silkwood,” about Karen Silkwood, a union whistleblower at the Kerr-McGee plutonium plant where workers were exposed to radiation.

“I was a kid and probably shouldn’t have seen the movie, because it left a lasting impression on me, but she’d had extraneous radiation, and she got cancer, and I remember asking, ‘What it is? Why does it hurt?’ I’ve always had an interest in it,” Cappetta said. She worked in several hospitals and oncology practices, and now works in the oncology department at Ocean Medical Center.

“It’s the patients. People think it’s doom and gloom, but the patients are so grateful, so kind. They’re upbeat. They just have a different perspective on life,” Cappetta said.

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Continued From Page 2 Not every patient names her port. Brutka’s is Diego.

“I watch my team, and I love oncology, and I think what happens is, their robustness with life teaches us about life,” Laura Zimmerman, MA, OCN, NE-BC, HN-BC, Oncology Site Director, Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center, said. She’s Cappetta’s boss.

“I’m so grateful for that, even though they’re grateful for us, I’m grateful for them, because it’s just an awakening how we walk in the world and how we should be interacting with other people. They teach us a lot.”

The relationships are real. Brutka and Cappetta are the same age, and when they saw each other that day of this interview, they hugged for a good minute before heading upstairs to be interviewed. They paired off and bantered in a short hand like old school friends do.

“I see my team struggle as people are struggling with the disease, but yet, I see my team holding a space for them. I don’t know how else to say it, but you hold the space for the people that have any kind of cancer,” Zimmerman said. “They do have a connection, and it’s very caring and loving.”

So Brutka continues to follow up with Dr. ElSahwi, get her port flushed. She gets a mammogram every six months, and has already undergone one biopsy.

According the American Cancer Society, in the United States in 2018, about 22,240 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

About 14,070 women will die from it.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance states that women diagnosed at Stage III have to 70 to 90 percent recurrence rate. While it won’t technically be ovarian cancer - as Brutka

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Vaping:

The new policy also changed the term “school bus” to “any vehicle supplied by the board” so that the policy can be enforced on all school transportation.

According to the school board, smoking of any kind is prohibited in school buildings, on school grounds, at school-sponsored events at or away from the school, and on any transportation vehicle supplied by the board.

Students caught with vaping devices will have them confiscated and handed over to Howell Police for testing, as well as undergo a drug test.

Students who violate the policy may be subject to various programs such as counseling or smoking information programs.

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township on their website.

All municipal construction permit fees necessary for repairs to Aug. 13 storm damage will be waived by the township on or before Sept. 30, according to the township.

“The damage must first be inspected by the Building Department and confirmed as having been directly caused by the August 13, 2018 storm,” the township added.

Continued From Page 1 studies, t wice as many st udents are choosing “vape” devices over traditional cigarettes.

The issue with a lot of these products, according to local school districts, is that administrators and school staff may not be able to tell what is inside the device; whether it is tobacco or perhaps an illegal substance.

Howell schools took action to proactively address the increase in vape popularity by prohibiting their use on school grounds, and even on school transportation.

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no longer has ovaries - cells may continue to live in her body.

“I don’t think of my cancer as a battle, like you’re going to fight it, it’s a battle. I don’t think that way, because then if, when I still had the lymph nodes lighting up [note: after her initial surgery, Brutka was found to have lymph nodes with cancer cells, and had to go through two rounds of chemo, from six to eight], and had to have more rounds, that could cause feelings of inadequacy. I didn’t fight hard enough. I wasn’t strong enough. To combat that, I don’t think of it as a fight. I think of it as a journey,” Brutka said. “So, going on with this journey, there are these milestones, and I know six months being cancer free was a big one, because that means that the cancer was affected by the chemotherapy. Because if it comes back, then they have to do something else, and it can get dicey, so it’s good to know that at least if the cancer comes back, we can fight it with the chemotherapy.

“I get yelled at a lot, because I say, ‘When the cancer comes back.’ They’re like, ‘No, if. No, if. You have to think if.’ Well, I’m also a realist,” Brutka continued. “Ovarian does not like to stay in remission. I’m aware of the recurrent rate for IIIC. I’m aware of the five-year survival rate. I’m aware of all that. I feel like it’s my job to know that kind of stuff.”

Brutka said she knows people Google information regarding their illness. She urged them to look up what the words mean, not what it means if you have a certain illness or diagnosis. And stick with reputable sites: American Cancer Society, Mayo Clinic, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, National Institutes of Health.

“Make sure they’re legit sites and peer reviewed,” Brutka said. “Not IHaveCancerOMG.com.”

at the bridge between Arnold Boulevard and Moses Milch Road, also collapsed during the storm.

“The Township Council is cognizant and supportive of the will and desire of our residents and businesses to rebuild a stronger Howell Township and is at the ready to assist in this process,” stated the

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NJ Receives 146 Applications For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

By Jennifer Peacock

TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Health has received 146 applications from 106 organizations to set up medical marijuana dispensaries throughout the state, the governor’s office announced.

Fifty applicants applied to operate dispensaries in North Jersey, 45 in Central Jersey, and 45 in South Jersey.

The Department on Health on July 16 requested applications for up to six new medical marijuana dispensaries. There are currently six dispensaries operating in the state in Egg Harbor Township, Montclair, Woodbridge, Cranbury, Secaucus, and Bellmawr.

“By expanding Alternative Treatment Center locations in New Jersey, we are putting patients first and ensuring more convenient access to medical marijuana,” Governor Phil Murphy said. “This is another step forward

in removing barriers put in place by the previous administration and creating a more consumer-friendly program.”

Approved applicants will be notified once the review is complete. Those applications won’t be made public until the awards have been announced.

“Program participation has surpassed 30,000 individuals as a result of reforms already made, and we expect that number to keep growing,” New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal said. “We need more Alternative Treatment Centers to keep pace with the demand for a therapy that has been unjustly restricted for so long.”

The state will open up additional opportunities to apply to build cultivating, manufacturing, and dispensing sites in the future.

For more information on New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program, visit nj.gov/health/ medicalmarijuana/index.shtml.

Reduce Waste - Learn Backyard Composting FREEHOLD –Monmouth County has announced its 2018 Backyard Composting schedule for Monmouth County residents.

Learn the how-to’s of reducing your yard and household waste and improving your soil at one of these free 45-minute sessions.

• Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. – Middletown, Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Red Hill Rd. • Saturday, November 3 at 10 a.m. – Middletown, Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Red Hill Rd. The workshops are free, but advance registration is required. To reserve one of the limited seats, call 732-683-8686, ext.

6721 or download the registration form from the recycling section of the County Reclamation Center’s webpage at visitmonmouth.com.

“Many of our residents want to do what they can to reduce their household waste and help preserve the environment,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the County’s Reclamation Center. “The Backyard Composting work-

shops are a great opportunity to learn, seek guidance and purchase a bin to start composting at home.”

Participants may purchase an Earth Machine backyard composting bin at the session for $35.

If you already compost and would like to purchase an Earth Machine backyard compost bin, you may do so for $35 at one of the five towns that have partnered with the County to expand composting opportunities for residents: • Spring Lake Heights DPW, 555 Atlantic Ave., 732-449-6983 • Ocean Township, 240 Whale Pond Rd., 732-531-5000, ext. 3364 • Upper Freehold Municipal Building, 314 Route 539, 609-758-7715 • Freehold Township DPW – Jackson Mills Road, 732-294-2161 You should call first for availability and hours for pickup. Payment must be by check made payable to the “Monmouth County Grant Fund.”

Flavor of Freehold FREEHOLD – Join us on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 9 and 10 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. for Flavor of Freehold, a unique tour of Downtown Freehold’s venerable restaurants, bars, and shops held over two days.

Participants walk from place to place with their “Passport” used as a guide of where to go. Everyone will receive signature samples from some of Freehold’s most loved establishments.

The cost is $20 per person (Tickets will be

sold on our website).

This event supports The Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse, which exists to meet the need for comprehensive, coordinated substance abuse awareness planning and programming for the residents of Freehold Township and Freehold Borough.

The Alliance conducts needs assessments, produces an annual prevention plan, and advocates for enhanced prevention services based on community needs and priorities.

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FREEHOLD – The DowntownFreehold.com Farmer’s Market is a fantastic community event for all to benefit from. We bring Jersey Fresh vendors right to the center of town every Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in front of the Hall of Records!

Buy sun-ripened, freshly picked fruits and vegetables directly from the farmers who

grow them. Along with a large selection of locally grown seasonal crops, Farmer’s Market visitors will be able to purchase freshly baked goods, flowers, honey and more July through October!

Dates: September 28; and October 5, 12, and 19.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone A new school year is officially upon us and that means it is time to be extra cautious when driving around our communities!

Last week I attended the kick-off event for Asbury Park’s month-long Street Smart NJ Pedestrian Safety Campaign. The campaign is hosted by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, of which I currently serve as a board member.

This campaign has proved to be successful in several other communities throughout the county and I was pleased to be part of their most recent efforts to promote safety.

It’s always important – and especially now that children are back in school – that everyone obeys speed limits, stops for pedestrians and avoids distractions when driving. It’s also important that pedestrians and children

From The Desk Of The

County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon MONMOUTH COUNTY – A new law signed by Governor Phil Murphy in August dramatically changed the Vote

by Mail rules in New Jersey.

These changes are effective

immediately and will impact the November General Election.

One of the changes involves how a voter can apply for a Mail-In Ballot. Before the

From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that aggressive actions taken by his administration to stabilize the health insurance market in New Jersey will result in an overall average rate decrease of 9.3 percent in the individual market for 2019.

The reduction in health insurance rates is the direct result of New Jersey’s first-in-the-nation action to continue an individual mandate, after the elimination of the mandate by the Trump Administration at the federal level, and to implement a reinsurance program beginning in 2019. The two laws, signed by Governor Murphy in May, were cited

by the Center for American Progress in its listing of New Jersey as the national leader among states for having taken action to protect consumers from federal sabotage of the Affordable Care Act. “Our work is based on the core belief that health care is a right – not a privilege,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “Federal attacks on the Affordable Care Act and rising costs of health care have made premiums less affordable for residents buying plans on the individual market. We have taken deliberate actions to defend the gains made by the ACA and our work is demonstrating results. We will not back down from our work to

It’s September: Students Are On The Road, And Fall Events Are Coming walking to school use crosswalks or cross at intersections and wait for the walk signal or green light before stepping into the road.

As the school year begins, I will be sending notices to school districts and charter schools once again to let them know I am always happy to meet with students of all ages to discuss civics and the role of county government. Last year I had the opportunity to meet with students in several towns throughout the county including Middletown and

Lake Como.

In addition to the start of a new school, we are also celebrating the extended tourism season here at the Jersey Shore. The Monmouth County Tourism Department, which I serve as liaison to, is keeping busy by attending several upcoming events, including the Spring Lake Italian Festival on September 29. To find more information about this event and other activities in the area, visit the Monmouth County Tourism Website at tourism.visitmonmouth.com.

On another note, I am pleased to announce the county celebrated the re-opening of another bridge that underwent much needed repairs.

Bridge A-4 on Hillsdale Road in Colts Neck reopened after nearly 9 months of construction. The project included the complete demolition of the existing timber bridge and installation of a new, single-span modern concrete bridge, replacing the original structure that was built in 1945.

On a separate note, I would like to take the time to reflect

upon and recognize the 17th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack our nation witnessed on Sept. 11, 2001.

Though the years have passed by, we will never forget the lives and legacies of those who passed or the first responders who bravely did their jobs. Monmouth County will recognize the anniversary during a ceremony at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands.

Stay safe and keep the families of those who passed away on September 11th, 2001, in your thoughts.

Mail-In Law Changes In New Jersey

change in the law, a voter had three options on the application. The voter could opt for receiving a Mail-In Ballot for one election, all elections in one calendar year, and all future general elections. Now, a voter has only two options for voting by mail. A voter can request a Mail-In Ballot for one election or for all elections every year until the voter opts out in writing.

Most importantly, the new law mandates that all voters who voted by mail in the 2016 General Election be sent a Mail-In Ballot for the 2018 General Election, even if they did not request one. If these voters do not want to receive a 2018 General Election MailIn Ballot, they must notify me in writing to opt out.

All of these 2016 Mail-In Ballot voters have been sent a

letter from the County Clerk’s Office advising of this change and that they can opt out in writing. It is important to remember that any voter who receives a Mail-In Ballot will not be permitted to vote on a voting machine on Election Day, but will be limited to voting the Mail-In Ballot or paper provisional ballot at the polls.

Voters can download the

new Vote by Mail application from our Elections Website at monmouthcountyvotes.com and from the County Clerk’s free Monmouth County Votes Mobile App, which can be found on the Apple App or Google Play stores.

If you have any questions about the Vote by Mail process or about the new law, please contact my Elections Division at 732-431-7790.

Individual Health Insurance Rates To Decrease In 2019

protect New Jersey families and ensure they get the health care they deserve. My administration remains committed to doing everything it can to improve access to coverage and care.”

“States across the country are increasingly challenged in their efforts to ensure residents have access to quality affordable health coverage and to protect against disruption in the market,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride.

“Under this administration, New Jersey has worked to stabilize the market and to implement innovative measures to improve access and affordability. Without these actions by the state, rates would have increased by double digits over last year; instead, residents will see a decrease in the cost

of health insurance for the upcoming plan year. This is major progress for New Jersey, and it is contrary to the experiences of other states in the nation. We are committed to defending access to coverage and care and look forward to continuing our work to address affordability for New Jersey residents.”

Policies in Washington aimed at dismantling the Affordable Care Act have created enormous uncertainty in insurance markets nationwide. The repeal of the individual mandate led to requested rate increases in states across the country.

If New Jersey had taken no action to stabilize its market, carriers indicated to the Department of Banking and Insurance that residents would have seen premium rates in the individual market rise by

12.6 percent over last year.

Instead, as a result of the continuation of an individual mandate in New Jersey, carriers requested a 5.8 percent average increase in premium rates. Federal approval of the 1332 State Innovation Waiver in August, designed to lower anticipated premium rate increases, ultimately resulted in a combined or total average decrease of 9.3 percent in the 2019 rates compared to 2018.

Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Caride today signed the reinsurance program agreement and submitted it to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The program approval is for a fi ve-year period from 2019 to 2023.

The reinsurance program, created under the New Jersey Health Insurance Premium Security Act (S1878), will

reimburse insurers for certain high-cost claims in the insurance market. The program is designed to lower premiums by 15 percent compared to what they would have been without the program. Under the parameters for 2019, the program will reimburse 60 percent of claims between $40,000 and $215,000 worth of claims generated by an individual in a single year.

The program will be funded by three sources: (1) federal funding granted through the waiver; (2) revenue generated from the individual mandate; and (3) if necessary, an annual appropriation from the General Fund. The state level individual mandate, established by the New Jersey Health Insurance Market Preservation Act (A3380), takes effect Jan. 1. Open enrollment for 2019 plans begins Nov. 1.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Election Deadlines For Letters Wit h t he elect ion s coming in, we’ve been getting a lot of letters praising or condemning our local candidates.

These letter writers will fi nally have their chance to turn their opinion into action on Nov. 6.

Our deadline for receiving political letters in reference to the election will be Oct. 24.

That’s the latest that we can take them and still have them run in our Nov. 3 edition. We will continue to take letters about politicians who are not running for election.

We ask that you are respectful, and that you discuss issues rather t ha n just sla m m i ng someone.

Similarly, we will cut off press releases from incumbent politicians at around the same time.

Our Government Page has releases straight from the congress members’ offices. We will instead be asking the Republican incumbents and the Democrat challengers to send us a statement to run side by side.

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Letters To The Editor For MacArthur, Rich People Come First My mailbox has been stuffed in recent weeks with all kinds of malicious and false propaganda emanating from the Tom MacArthur re-election campaign. In these mailers, TMac claims he lowered taxes for New Jersey’s households. That may be true in some instances. But there are many others, including myself, whose taxes are going up.

Losing the full deduction for state and local taxes is bad enough, but the Trump/ MacArthur tax bill also eliminates personal exemptions, which means those who itemize deductions, regardless of whether they pay state and local taxes or not, will see their effective tax rate go up. TMac knows this tax bill is bad for New Jersey as he was the only Republican Congressman from our state to vote in favor of it, all four of the other Republican Congressmen (Leonard Lance, Chris Smith, Frank LoBiando and Rodney Frelinghuysen) voted against it because they knew it was bad for New Jersey.

The Trump/MacArthur tax bill not only raises taxes on some individual taxpayers but raises the tax rate for small corporations as well. In prior years small corporations paid a fifteen percent tax rate, but thanks to Donald Trump and Tom MacArthur these same corporations will have to pay a twenty-one percent tax rate, the same as the biggest corporations.

D e s pit e t he Tr u m p/ MacArthur tax increases, the biggest hit to many New Jersey bank accounts are the humongous increases, as much as 30 percent for health insurance premiums, especially for individual policyholders with preexisting or chronic conditions.

This is the direct result of Republican efforts, led by Tom MacArthur, to repeal the Affordable Care Act

Letters To The Editor and eliminate protection nal Chambers through the for people with serious and lasting medical conditions.

A significant number of New Jersey residents who live in the third congressional district have lost thousands of dollars in tax increases and higher health insurance premiums as a direct result of the policies implemented by the Trump/MacArthur Administration. They should remember this when they vote in November.

Ken Bank Barnegat

MacArthur’s Bipartisanship Is What Washington Needs ‘Bipartisanship’ is a word of ten touted in today’s polarized political sphere with little substance to backup such a claim. The Lugar Center and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy created a ranking system to grade each Congressperson on how regularly they work across the aisle in Washington. During this polarizing time in American politics, I am proud that my congressman, Tom MacArthur, was ranked one of most bipartisan members in the House of Representatives.

It is no secret that New Jersey Congressional District 3 is a swing district. Many different opinions range from the Delaware River in Burlington County across to the Jersey shore towns in Ocean County. MacArthur’s strong bipartisanship rating is a reflection of his understanding and willingness to represent all walks of life in his district.

He focuses on solving real problems, such as fighting the south Jersey opioid crisis and keeping Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst open, and isn’t afraid to reach across the aisle to get work done. MacArthur even enters Congressio-

democrat ent rance and mingles with his counterparts before going to his seat. Tom MacArthur is a bipartisan problem solver.

Tom MacArthur’s opponent, Andy Kim, will resist everything Republicans do, simply because he is an extreme partisan activist.

There is enough gridlock in Washington – we don’t need Andy Kim to add more.

MacArthur Fighting Opioid Epidemic

I recently received a deceitful f lyer in the mail attacking Andy Kim (a candidate for Congress) as a tax dodger among other things. I have seen u nt r ut h f u l a d s o n T V about Kim also. Who is behind these unscr upulous attacks? None other t ha n ou r Cong ressma n Tom MacArthur.

Apparently, he cannot run on his own record but has to attack his opponent.

MacArthur’s record shows his allegiance to Trump even if it goes agai nst us, his own constituents.

He also has ref used to hold town hall meetings.

He wou ld g l a d ly t a ke away our health care and protection for pre-existing conditions and was Trump’s right-hand man trying to accomplish this.

MacArthur represents big money, not we the people, which he has proven time and time again with his voting.

Andy Kim has served as a national security official under presidents of both parties. He is a Rhodes Scholar. He helped take on ISIS and advised U.S. generals in Afghanistan. He will be the spokesperson for middle class America.

Our police and first responders wage a battle against the disease of addiction everyday. It has ravaged the south Jersey community, showing no mercy, sparing no age, race, or socioeconomic status. No family is immune in Burlington and Ocean counties - we all have a loved one or friend who is suffering or passed away due to their drug addiction.

In Washington D.C., Congressman Tom MacArthur is fighting for emergency responders to ensure we have resources we need to fight the flow of illegal drugs in our community.

From 2015 through the winter of 2018, almost 24,000 lives in New Jersey have been saved due to the timely use of the overdose reversal drug naloxone by emergency officials (commonly known under the trade name Narcan). Congressman MacArthur, who is the co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, has worked tirelessly to break the stigma of addiction and prioritize funding for first responders through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).

An all-encompassing bill tackling addiction from many angles, CARA expanded the accessibility of Narcan to local law enforcement, helping to make our communities safer. After CARA’s passage into law, Tom MacArthur supports CARA 2.0 which would authorize $1 billion to fight opioids and provide enhanced training for our first responders. Tom MacArthur truly values our police and emergency responders, knowing they are the brave members of society who run toward problems while others flee. He has the best interest of first responders and all dealing with the opioid crisis at heart.

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Douglas Tortorelli Toms River

Joseph Slevin Toms River

Who Does MacArthur Represent?

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New Jersey Horses Contract West Nile Virus & Eastern Equine Encephalitis

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – Horses in both Ocean County and Burlington County have reportedly contracted West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, both serious mosquito-borne illnesses.

In Burlington County, one 10-year old mare is the fi rst reported case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. In Ocean County, we’re seeing the fourth reported case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in New Jersey for 2018. The mare is now undergoing treatment. The Ocean County horse was euthanized on September 4; the previous three EEE horses, from Monmouth and Camden counties, were also euthanized.

None of these affected horses were vaccinated against either disease in 2018.

The NJ Department of Agriculture reported that “EEE causes inflammation of the brain tissue and has a significantly higher risk of death in horses than West Nile Virus infection. West Nile Virus is a viral disease that affects a horse’s neurological system.”

The disease, transmitted via mosquito bite, typically moves between birds and mosquitos. Humans and horses become

incidental but “dead-end” hosts for the virus.

“We continue to encourage horse owners be vigilant in vaccinating their animals against these diseases spread by mosquitoes,” New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said. “Vaccinated animals are much less likely to contract deadly diseases such as EEE and West Nile Virus.”

The NJ Department of Agriculture urges livestock owners to vaccinate against WNV and EEE, especially as mosquito numbers are higher than average this year, they stated.

For more information about EEE in horses, visit the New Jersey Department of Agriculture web site at nj.gov/agriculture/ divisions/ah/diseases/diseaseworksheets. html.

EEE and West Nile virus, like other viral diseases affecting a horse’s neurological system, must be reported to the state veterinarian at 609-671-6400 within 48 hours of diagnosis. The New Jersey Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory is available to assist with EEE and WNV testing and can be reached at 609-4066999 or jerseyvetlab@ag.nj.gov.

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For more information, visit 180nj.org. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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Garden State Parkway Removing Exact Change Toll Lanes

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – The Garden State Parkway is getting rid of exact change lanes beginning September 24, announced the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.

Exact change lanes will be removed from all parkway toll plazas, excluding tolls on entrance and exit ramps. Officials said they will be converting these lanes into full service or EZPass Only lanes.

The coin machines in the exact change lanes are nearing the end of their life expectancy and becoming exceedingly difficult and expensive to maintain or fix, according to NJTPA. NJTPA explained that most drivers, almost 83 percent going through the toll plazas, utilize EZPass anyway. Coin lanes see only

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Motorists should expect a minimal impact on traffic due to the change.

“If you want to continue using exact change, you simply will be handing it to a toll collector instead of dropping it into a coin basket. Just make sure you select a full service lane rather than an E-ZPass Only lane,” stated NJTPA. The work will begin on September 24. The tolls will be worked on two per week, one north and one south: • Week 1: Pascack Valley and Cape May • Week 2: Bergen and Great Egg • Week 3: Essex and New Gretna • Week 4: Union and Barnegat • Week 5: Toms River and Raritan • Week 6: Asbury Park

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Social Community Activities Network Celebrating 30th Anniversary!

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Social Community Activities Network (SCAN) is celebrating our 30th Anniversary with a Birthday Party at our Monmouth Mall facility on October 4.

SCAN began as the Senior Citizens Activities Network in October 1988 when founder John Wanat, with support from first Board Chair Maryann Martin, realized their vision of opening a non-traditional and non-profit Senior Center at Monmouth Mall in Eatontown.

Eight original corporate founders each contributed $25,000 to get SCAN up and running. Two of those, Monmouth Medical Center and New Jersey Natural Gas, are still some of SCAN’s most loyal supporters.

O ver t he en su i ng yea r s, SCA N’s classes and events have consistently emphasized socialization and promoted brain f itness. Five years ago, SCAN reimagined its mission and vision to ref lect the changing needs of seniors which among other things resulted in our name change to Social Community Activities Network. Today, SCAN has four Divisions: the Hub includes the Monmouth Mall location where education classes and information and referral services are provided; SCAN on Wheels brings our high impact programming directly into local communities; the Multi-Media division includes our three cable TV shows which can also be seen on our YouTube channel, and our social media; Caregivers First, our newest division, is entirely devoted to the specific needs of Caregivers.

Since its inception, SCAN has offered three semesters each year at the Monmouth Mall Hub with a full catalog of

classes in art, fitness, health, languages, music, TV production, finance and more recently, computers and technology.

Classes are offered at low or no cost and are supplemented with numerous free health-related workshops and special events. SCAN on Wheels brings many of these programs to local communities throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. One program, Successful Aging & Technology, has been so successful SCAN is hoping to take the program statewide.

SCAN is unique in that it has its own television studio and the Multi-Media Division produces three programs each month – Welcome to SCAN, Community Connections and Caregivers First. The goal of the shows is to highlight community resources and services. With our community partners and sponsors SCAN has used the TV shows to bring valuable information to the public. For convenience, SCA N has a YouTube channel which hosts all previously recorded shows. SCAN’s recently updated website, scannj.org, and Facebook page are also used to provide valuable information.

SCAN’s small dynamic staff, supportive Board of Directors, volunteers and many community partners looks forward to providing the next 30 years of service to the age 50+ community!

A full listing of SCAN’s sponsors and supporters is available for viewing on the SCAN website, scannj.org.

SCAN is hosting its 30th Birthday Celebration at the SCAN office in the Monmouth Mall on October 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Call 732-542-1326 for details. We hope to see you there!

Financial Aid Night

HOWELL – Freehold Regional High School District presents Financial Aid Night on September 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Howell High School’s auditorium.

A financial aid representative from The Higher Education Student Assistance Au-

thority (HESAA) will conduct a comprehensive presentation highlighting financial aid options and the process of applying for aid for 11th and 12th grade students and families. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.

Service of Gratitude, Prayer and Support LONG BRANCH – Blue Mass of Long Branch will honor the work of all public safety personnel with a Service of Gratitude, Prayer and Support on September 23 at 4 p.m. A reception will follow in parish hall. All are welcome.

Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Needs You HOWELL – Volunteer today for the Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad. The squad is in need of new members. For more information, call 732-938-3161 or visit us on Facebook.

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Monmouth Medical Center Expands Labor, Delivery and Postpartum Services

LONG BRANCH – Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, held a dedication ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated and expanded Labor and Delivery Unit at the Eisenberg Family Center.

The unit features completely renovated labor and delivery suites, additional triage rooms, and an expansive, centrally located nurses’ station. The Eisenberg Family Center has undergone several major updates recently, including a new wing of its postpartum unit, with spacious private postpartum rooms for new mothers recovering from childbirth.

A leader in maternity services, Monmouth Medical Center delivers more babies than any other hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties and is ranked fourth in the state for most deliveries with more than 5,500 births annually. Monmouth Medical Center has been a Level III Regional Perinatal Center since the designation was initiated over 40 years. In 2014, Monmouth Medical Center introduced Perinatal and Mood Anxiety Disorders Program, making it the fi rst and only hospital in New Jersey to offer a dedicated treatment center where new and expectant mothers can receive comprehensive care for perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD).

In attendance at the celebration were

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. and his brother, Long Branch Mayor John Pallone, who were both born at Monmouth Medical Center, as well as Laura Eisenberg Barr, daughter of Lewis and Judith Eisenberg, for whom Monmouth’s maternity unit, The Eisenberg Family Center, is named.

During the ceremony, Mayor Pallone spoke about how Monmouth Medical Center continues to lead the way in safety for moms and babies, as well as the surrounding community as a whole, and noted how special this event was to him personally, as both he and his brother, Frank, were born at the hospital.

“The new labor and delivery unit is one important piece in Monmouth Medical Center’s multi-million-dollar investment in the facility, which will benefit the Long Branch community for years to come,” said Mayor Pallone.

Robert Graebe, M.D., Chairman and Program Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology at Monmouth Medical Center, noted that to address the rising concerns of maternal health, RWJBarnabas Health and Monmouth Medical Center are active members of a system wide Obstetric Collaborative Group formed to better the quality and safety of care delivered to New Jersey

women.

“We are proud leaders and advocates for women’s health, wellness and safety,” said Dr. Graebe. “We have built one of the safest obstetrical and gynecologic services in the state and continue to expand and upgrade our facility utilizing best practices and the latest technology to ensure the highest levels of patient safety and quality of care are consistently met.”

The Labor and Delivery Unit at Monmouth Medical Center offers at least two attending Ob/Gyn physicians and Ob/Gyn resident physicians on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This is in addition to an attending anesthesiologist, a neonatal intensive care specialist and full hospital support staff. On-call neonatal and perinatal sub specialists are available 24 hours a day for immediate consultation.

Monmouth Medical Center was a pioneer in New Jersey in offering a full-time Laborist Program. This distinctive program increases patient safety with ‘round-the-clock Laborist physicians who are board-certified obstetricians with Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics national certification to monitor patients and perform deliveries on an “as-needed” basis. Monmouth Medical Center also developed one of the fi rst Obstetrical Rapid Response Team in the state, ready to respond to all obstetrical emergencies.

“Patient safety and positive outcomes are at the heart of everything we do,” said Dr. Graebe. “It is this focus and our dedicated and talented clinical and support staff that has earned us the recognition as being a national model for excellence in obstetrics.”

The Eisenberg Family Center renovations and expansions are part of the hospital’s $35 Million infrastructure and investment plan the hospital embarked on earlier this year. The improvements also include day surgery and patient units, a renovation of the postpartum unit, creation of a new interventional radiology suite with new MRI units, as well as general infrastructure upgrades.

“Last year, Monmouth Medical Center began to make essential infrastructure upgrades and other improvements to help us maintain and enhances services in Long Branch for our community,” said Bill Arnold, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monmouth Medical Center.

“The upgrades and enhancements, including the ones made to the Eisenberg Family Unit in Labor and Delivery will provide us with the ability to expand critical services for our patients within our existing primary service area.”

To learn more about the Eisenberg Family Center at Monmouth Medical Center, call 732-732-7755.

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This story of marital frustration focuses on characters Doc and Lola, their indiscreet affair, unintended pregnancy and subsequent marriage, during which Doc gave up his medical studies, forfeited his future and settled down to a life of quiet desperation. A recovering alcohol ic, Doc’s sobr iet y is t e st e d when Marie, a young college student, becomes their boarder, bringing new life and long-dormant hostilities to the surface of Doc and Lola’s troubled marriage. This reading is directed by Dave McG rath and feat u res local actors: Gina Shuster, Kristen Pellizzi, Roni Banerjee, Ed Estevez, Antje Weymann, Derek A lber t i, Mat t hew Gocha m n, Frank Leonhardt and Robert Goodwin.

Center Players’ Book in Hand play rea d i ng ser ies allows aud iences to be exposed to plays in an infor mal setting while also allowing writers to experience audience reaction to their work. A question and answer and talkback session will follow the reading.

Admission is free, but a $5 donation is requested. More information is available online at centerplayers.org or by calling 732-462-9093.

Celebrating its 18th season at Center Playhou se, Ce nt e r Playe r s is a re spected, award-winning organization, p r e s e nt i ng h ig h q u a l it y, e ng a g i ng productions featuring local talent in historic downtown Freehold. In addition to their signature plays, the group also sponsors free play reading events and offers dinner and theater packages with several local restaurants.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

6 Ways To Protect Your Eyesight

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I look around at this beautiful Earth and the people I love and I think, I never want to lose this gift! Eyesight is such a precious thing and most people take it for granted because you’ve never known otherwise. But it’s common to lose vision as you age. It’s not just an inevitable consequence though.

You might be able to slow it down by considering a few factors, dietary changes and vitamins or minerals. Today I’ll help you learn what might support your health if you have age related macular degeneration (AMD), dry eye syndrome or cataracts.

As soon as you notice changes in your eyesight, see an ophthalmologist. I recommend you share eyesight changes with your doctor so they can see if you have diabetes or other disorders.

Vision-protecting foods To protect eyesight, make sure that your diet contains plenty of eye-loving foods.

These include citrus foods, nuts, hemp seeds, walnuts, almonds, cashews, salads, sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, and seafood.

Water is also important. Dehydration will make your vision blurry.

Lutein and zeaxanthin Lutein and zeaxanthin are very special carotenoids that protect your retina. They filter out high-energy wavelengths of light and act as antioxidants.

You don’t make your own lutein and zeaxanthin, eat right and/or supplement. The best sources of lutein and zeaxanthin are leafy greens, squash, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, carrots and egg yolks.

Vitamins C and E These two powerful antioxidants protect the tiny cells of your eye from oxidative damage.

Both of these vitamins help you maintain healthy blood vessels. You see, blood vessels improve blood flow to your eye and this is imperative to good vision.

Good food sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, bell peppers and salads. Vitamin E can be obtained from sunflower seeds, and walnuts.

Zinc Zinc is highly concentrated in your retina and especially in the macula, where it helps to make a pigment called melanin that absorbs harmful light. Melanin is a pigment that is made in your body by melanocytes. It’s in your skin too, it protects against UV radiation. The more melanin you have, the more brown your eyes are.

Zinc supports melanin production in the body.

EPA and DHA Fish Oils These offset some of the medication-induced vision damage that occurs from taking statins, NSAIDS, steroids and seizure medicine. Fish oils also suppress the inflammatory mediators such as thromboxanes, prostaglandins and leukotrienes. DHA accounts for more than one-third of the fatty acids in your retina.

Inflammation in your body doesn’t passively go away. We’ve recently learned there are three compounds that force it calm down. These good guys are called the resolvins, protectins, and maresins and essential fatty acids help you make more of the good guys.

Wear sunglasses Ultraviolet light can hurt your eyes so squinting isn’t good. Wearing sunglasses when you’re outside exposed to bright sunlight reduces the amount of UV light that your eyes are exposed to.

FYI, our devices emit short-wavelength blue light which might have negative changes in our eyesight.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2018 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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FREEHOLD – As the cooler months ap p r oa ch , it’s t i me for Mon mout h County residents to protect themselves against the inf luenza by getting vaccines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their immunization recommendations for the 2018-2019 inf luenza season, highlighting the importance of continuing f lu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. The f lu can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death, and the CDC recommends that everyone six months and older be vaccinated against the f lu annually.

“Peak inf luenza season will be here ver y soon,” said Freeholder Pat r ick Impreveduto, liaison to the Monmouth County Health Department. “It’s impor tant that residents be vigilant in

protecting themselves and reducing the spread of the f lu and many other illnesses.”

The Monmouth County Health Department will hold Flu Clinics in preparation for inf luenza season inn member municipalities throughout September and October: • September 27, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Keyport Senior Center, 110 2nd Avenue • October 3, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., Colts Neck Inn, 191 County Road 537 • October 5, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Marlboro Recreation Center, 1996 Recreation Way • October 17, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Colts Neck Court House, 124 Cedar Drive • October 22, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell residents ONLY • October 23, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., The Villages (Club House),100 Dag Hammarskjold Blvd. Howell residents ONLY • October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Neptune Senior Center, 1607 State Road 33 For updates on the schedule, please visit the Monmouth County Health Department’s event calendar. Flu shots will be available for anyone 36 months of age and older. The flu vaccine is covered by Medicare part B with proof of insurance.

If you are not covered by Medicare, the cost of the flu vaccine is $25.

Inf luenza symptoms include cough, sore throat, headache, muscle pain, chills and fatigue. A fever may or may not be a symptom of the flu. According to the CDC, most people with the flu have mild illness and do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. If, however, you have symptoms of flu and are in a high risk group, or are very sick or worried about your illness, contact your health care provider. For information about high risk groups, visit the CDC website at cdc.gov.

Please note for the 2018-2019 season, the CDC recommends use of the flu shot (inactivated influenza vaccine or IIV), the recombinant influenza vaccine (RIV), or the nasal spray f lu vaccine (live attenuated inf luenza vaccine or LAIV).

This is an interim recommendation that applies to the 2018-2019 season only.

The Monmouth County Health Department recommends that all residents avoid close contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick, too, and stay home when you are sick. Most importantly, wash your hands to protect yourself from germs and cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

For additional information, call the Monmouth County Health Department at 732-431-7456, or log onto visitmonmouth.com.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Motorized Wheelchair Lemon Law.Who Knew There Was Such A Thing?

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates I can’t say that New Jersey does a lot of things right, but I have to admit that our consumer protection laws are some of the best in the country.

When dealing with motorized wheelchairs a “consumer” is defined as the purchaser of the motorized wheelchair, if the motorized wheelchair was purchased from a motorized wheelchair dealer or manufacturer for purposes other than resale. A “consumer” is also a person to whom the motorized wheelchair is transferred for purposes other than resale, if the transfer occurs before the expiration of an express warranty applicable to the motorized wheelchair.

A manufacturer who sells a motorized wheelchair to a “consumer”, either directly or through a motorized wheelchair dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express (written) warranty for the motorized wheelchair.

The duration of the express warranty shall be at least one year. In the event the consumer does not receive the express warranty then the manufacturer shall be deemed to have expressly warranted to the consumer that, for a period of one year from the date of the first delivery to the consumer, the motorized wheelchair will be free from any condition or defect which substantially impairs the value of the wheelchair to the consumer.

If the wheelchair has what is called a “Nonconformity” this means that a condition or defect substantially impairs the use, value or safety of the motorized wheelchair, and that is covered by an express warranty. A “Nonconformity” does not include a condition or defect that is the result of abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification or alteration of the motorized wheelchair by the consumer.

If a new motorized wheelchair does not conform to an applicable express warranty and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the wheelchair lessor or any of the manufacturer’s authorized dealers and makes the wheelchair available for repair before one year after first delivery of the wheelchair to a consumer then the nonconformity shall be repaired at no charge to the consumer by the manufacturer. However, the consumer must provide the manufacturer a reasonable attempt to repair the wheelchair.

“Reasonable attempt to repair” means, within the term of an express warranty applicable, or within one year after first delivery of the wheelchair to the consumer, whichever is sooner, that: (1) the wheelchair has been in for repair three or more times and the nonconformity continues, or (2) the motorized wheelchair is out of service for an aggregate of at least 20 days due to a nonconformity after having been returned to the manufacturer, wheelchair lessor, or any of the manufacturer’s authorized dealers for repair.

If, after a reasonable Michael J. Deem attempt to repair, the nonconformity is not repaired then the manufacturer shall, at the direction of a consumer (other than a consumer who leases a motorized wheelchair from a motorized wheelchair dealer), either (1) accept return of the wheelchair and replace the wheelchair with a comparable new one and refund any collateral costs; or (2) accept return of the wheelchair and refund to the consumer and to any holder of a Note on the wheelchair the full purchase price plus any finance charge amount paid by the consumer at the point of sale and collateral costs, less a reasonable allowance for use.

In order to receive a comparable new motorized wheelchair or a refund a consumer shall offer to transfer possession of the defective wheelchair to the manufacturer. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the consumer with the comparable new motorized wheelchair or a refund. When the manufacturer provides the new motorized wheelchair or refund, the consumer shall return the defective wheelchair to the manufacturer, along with any endorsements necessary to transfer legal possession to the manufacturer.

In order to receive a refund a consumer shall: (a) offer to return the defective wheelchair to its manufacturer. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the refund to the consumer. When the manufacturer provides the refund, the consumer shall return to the wheelchair; and (b) offer to transfer possession of the wheelchair to its manufacturer. No later than 30 days after that offer, the manufacturer shall provide the refund to the motorized wheelchair lessor.

When the manufacturer provides the refund, the motorized wheelchair lessor shall provide to the manufacturer any endorsements necessary to transfer legal possession to the manufacturer.

Also, keep in mind that any lease of a motorized wheelchair shall not be enforceable after the consumer receives a refund for the leased motorized wheelchair.

No motorized wheelchair returned by a consumer or motorized wheelchair lessor in this State or by a consumer or motorized wheelchair lessor in another state shall be sold or leased again in this New Jersey unless full disclosure of the reasons for return is made to any prospective buyer or lessee.

The consumer litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates are available for a free consultation (732-5051212) to discuss your rights.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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2 BR/2 BA/EIK,DR,LR, Updated,CA& Gas, Garage. $1,750 mo + Utilities. 1 1/2 mo. security. 201+772-8227. (40) RENTAL/PURCHASE-G2 BR & 1 or 1.5 Bath homes Homestead Run 55+ Community. www.homesteadrun.com. 732-370-2300.

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(41) Second Chance Golf Balls For Sale - Titleist ProV-1, $25 a dozen, two dozen minimum, great condition, call 732-920-3944.

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Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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(41) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, cassettes, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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10 Like kelp 15 Some wealthy ‘70s British emigrants 16 Those who call New Zealand “Aotearoa” 17 Yom Kippur theme 18 Buff 19 Default 20 “Penny Dreadful” network, briefly 22 Lea grazer 23 Changdeokgung Palace city 26 Like white tigers 28 Left Bank eateries 31 Temp in many pictures 33 Water cooler newcomer 34 Cardiogram connection 35 Nuclear fission

pioneer Otto 36 Educator LeShan 37 Defender at Thermopylae 40 Noir hero 41 Group of pals 43 Bard’s instrument 44 “... with a muffler __ her eyes”: “Henry V” 46 Pigs and cows, e.g.

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September is National Passport Awareness Month

FREEHOLD – In recognition of September being National Passport Awareness Month, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that her office will offer free passport photos every Wednesday in September to those who apply for a passport on the same day at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Passport Offices in Freehold and Neptune.

“It is important to be ready for anticipated or even unanticipated travel and to apply for a passport if you do not have one,” said Hanlon.

“Residents who already have U.S. passports should check the expiration date and start the renewal process about two months ahead of time,” said Hanlon. “It is also important to check the passport’s expiration date because many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport.”

To obtain a passport, it is necessary to have proof of American citizenship, your social security number, a passport photo 2x2 inches in size, and current identification, such as a driver’s license or government identification. Passport photos are available for a fee of $10 at both locations; the photo fee is waived on Wednesdays in September for those who apply for a passport on the same day at the Monmouth County Clerk’s Passport Offices in Freehold and Neptune.

Parents who are making a passport appli-

cation for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or to submit additional documentation.

Passport applications are accepted at two of the Monmouth County Clerk’s Passport Offices: Freehold - Monmouth County Clerk’s Office at 33 Mechanic Street, located in the Market Yard Parking Lot (south of Main Street). The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Neptune - Monmouth County Connection at 3544 Route 66 (near Home Depot) The hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Information about the required documentation to apply for a passport can be found on the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office website at MonmouthCountyClerk. com or by calling the Freehold Passport Office at 732-431-7324 or the Neptune County Connection Passport Office at 732-303-2828.

Clerk Hanlon recommends that residents contact the Passport Office prior to appearing at the office to be sure of the proper documentation and payments.

For more information about the passport application process, please visit the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com.

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Bob Evans Sausage Products Recalled For Contamination

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced a recall on Bob Evans Farms, Inc. pork sausage link products.

These products, produced on August 1, 2018, might have been contaminated with pieces of hard, clear plastic according to the FSIS. Consumer complaints made to the company spurred the discovery of the plastic and the subsequent recall.

The following products are being recalled: 12-oz overwrap trays labeled “BOB EVANS MAPLE PORK SAUSAGE LINKS.” These products contain a Use by date of Oct. 16, 2018 or Oct. 19, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213.

12-oz overwrap trays labeled “BOB EVANS BROWN SUGAR & HONEY.” These products contain a Use by date of Oct. 16, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213.

12-oz overwrap trays labeled “FRESH FROM MEIJER MAPLE FLAVORED SAUSAGE

LINKS.” These products contain a Use by date of Sept. 06, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213 12-oz overwrap trays labeled “GIANT EAGLE MAPLE PORK BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS CARAMEL COLOR ADDED.” These products contain a Use by date of Sept. 10, 2018, and Lot Code of 8213.

12-oz overwrap trays labeled “SCHNUCKS MAPLE RECIPE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE.” These products contain a Lot Code of 8213.

All of these recalled items should have the establishment number EST 6785 labeled on the packaging. The products were shipped to locations in Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

No injuries or illnesses from these products have since been reported.

FSIS urges consumers who have already purchased the recalled products to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

You can contact Bob Evans Farms, Inc. at 1-800-939-2338 for any questions related to the products.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 22 - sept 28

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Keep your promises and people will respect your integrity in the week ahead. The dragon guarding the cave has gone on vacation so set your sights on achieving a worthy goal. Money may arrive unexpectedly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Home might be where the heart is, but you might shine brightest in the outer world this week. Expect to receive enthusiastic cooperation from your peers or co-workers when engaged on an important job or project.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This could be a perfect week to examine your fundamental wants and needs. Learn to be more spontaneous as you interact within a group although you may need to be the soul of discretion when handling secrets.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week to come you may make career choices that depend upon having a sterling reputation. You may be called upon to go the extra mile for a friend.

Concentrate on making extra money to obtain your fantasy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The difference between fact and fantasy might cause a feud in the upcoming week. You may even imagine that what you have in your bank account is adequate to fulfill your dreams. Avoid minor disputes with loved ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): All that glitters might not be gold but could be worth a second look. You will need to be in the right place at the right time to profit and reap the benefits of your inspiring ideas. Take notes in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There is no business like show business. Show what you’ve got. You may be called upon to demonstrate your working ability in the week ahead or to produce hard facts and figures rather than mere wishes and dreams.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your judgment is a bit better than usual as this week unfolds, especially with matters to do with home and family. You may receive kudos for a job well done or for your brilliant ideas at the work place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Concentrate on finding common ground with others in the week ahead, so that you can share in beneficial trends. Draw others into your inner circle and freely share your joys, hobbies, and inspiring thoughts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your naked ambition may be obvious this week. Nevertheless, you will be willing to play fair and share your good fortune. This is a time when following rules can lead to positive changes and decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead, you might push too hard to get your own way. Gauge carefully the potential reaction from others before making impetuous changes and proposals. Friends may provide good advice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your business and negotiation skills will be in fine fettle as this week unfolds. But there may be more important subjects for you to consider as you contemplate better and improved conditions.

Focus on the future.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Add A Popular Retro Touch To Brunch, Lunch, Or Cocktails With A Devilishly Good Egg Recipe

By Wolfgang Puck DEVILED EGGS Makes 24 halves 12 large eggs 1/4 cup (60 mL) good-quality mayonnaise, plus extra as needed 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon brine from bottled dill pickles 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon minced dill pickle 1 teaspoon minced yellow onion Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives or Italian parsley Paprika (optional) First, hard-boil the eggs: Put the eggs in a saucepan or pot large enough to hold them in a single layer and add enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Put the pan, uncovered, over medium-high heat, and bring the water to a boil; cover the pan, remove it from the heat and set a timer for 9 minutes.

Meanwhile, fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water. When the timer goes off after 9 minutes, drain the eggs and immediately transfer them to the ice

water to cool for about 5 minutes. To peel each egg, gently but firmly tap its shell underwater against the side of the bowl to crack it all over; then, with your fingertips, gradually peel off the shell underwater.

Transfer the peeled eggs to a double layer of paper towels to drain, removing any last shell bits.

With a sharp knife, carefully cut each egg in lengthwise in half. With your fingertips, gently pop the yolk from each half into a fine-meshed metal strainer set on top of a mixing bowl, placing the whites cut sides up on a large plate or platter. With the back of a large, sturdy metal or wooden spoon, press the yolks through the strainer into the bowl, scraping off any yolks adhering to the underside of the strainer.

Add to the yolks the mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, honey, pickle and onion. Stir until thoroughly blended, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer the yolk mixture to a piping bag fitted with the star tip. Close the bag and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Cover the egg white halves with plastic wrap and refrigerate as well.

Before serving, remove the egg whites from the refrigerator and uncover them. Remove the piping bag, and pipe the yolk mixture decoratively into each egg white half. Garnish with chives or parsley and paprika (if using), and serve immediately.

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