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Dr. Izzy’s Sound News

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock Four-year-old Teagan Scott grabs some feed while her family’s brood of Barred Rocks gathers.

Kristine Naia with her Rhode Island Red hen, Scarlett O’Henna, as feisty as her namesake.

Managing Ear Wax

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Dear Pharmacist 6 Powerful Benefits Of Papaya Enzyme

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHURST – You see it first through the gaps in the stockade fencing, a dazzle of black and white stripes with a shock of red

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Barnegat Police Hire Four New Officers

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Barnegat’s police force has just increased by four, bringing the total number of officers to 49. At a recent Township Committee meeting, township officials swore in four new officers: Kristopher Burke of Barnegat, John Halliday of Lanoka Harbor, Richard Boyle III of Manahawkin, and Kevin Mason of Barnegat.

Three of these new officers are certified by the New Jer-

sey Police Training Commission and are expected to begin the 10-week field training program immediately. The fourth officer, Kristopher Burke, is not yet certified but was scheduled to begin training at the Ocean County Police Academy on Sept. 21.

“I commend the Township Committee and Township Administrator (Martin) Lisella for being proactive in supporting the police department and maintaining a (Barnegat - See Page 12)

that wouldn’t come up to an adult’s kneecap.

There’s movement, but there might not be a precise verb to describe this walk. As you approach, you hear the clucking.

Low, a whisper.

Alana Scott’s backyard at her Willow Street residence is home to her brood of Barred Rocks hens, a type of Plymouth Rock chicken ideal for backyard poultry. This breed boasts good egg layers with friendly temperaments who tolerate the cold well, according to MyPetChicken.com.

Stafford’s Final Mold Reports Released, Schools Cleared

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Since the beginning of this new school year, Stafford Township School District officials have been working to remediate mold initially discovered in the McKinley Ave School.

Letters were then sent out to the parents of those students who were relocated to other classrooms due to mold.

“As a parent, myself as a parent, you want to know how this will affect your child and if it does, you want to know about it, and if not, you’re not (Mold - See Page 16)

(Animal - See Page 4)

Ocean County Prosecutor’s Legacy Is Saving Lives

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – When Prosecutor Joseph Coronato gave speeches ab out t he opioid e pide m ic, he would open with statistics on the nu mbers of overdose deaths to show people just how severe this epidemic is.

When he became prosecutor in 2013, he said there were 10 overdoses in seven days. One was an 18-year-old girl in Brick who was doing 25 packets of heroin in the

morning and another 25 at night.

Traditional police work – arresting criminals – wasn’t enough. It needed a different approach. The different approach is what he hopes will continue after his appointment as prosecutor ends in October.

Since March, Coronato said he knew he was on borrowed time.

The position is filled by the governor. Coronato is a Republican.

Phil Murphy is a Democrat. So, (Legacy - See Page 20)

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Continued From Page 1 While they’re bribed to location by Scott and her 4-year-old daughter Teagan with potato chip crumbs - a rare treat - they stay clear of the stranger (the reporter) in their backyard.

Cats have their meows to demand food or a neck scratch. Chickens cluck. “They’re clucky…they’ll yell at you to get your attention,” Scott said.

She’s had the chickens for about four years, having inherited four of them and adding three more. All hens, all nameless. Scott’s son Charlie, 14, a ninth-grader at Manchester Township High School and on the autism spectrum, is responsible for caring for them: feeding them, cleaning their coop nestled in the corner of the yard.

“I’ve always wanted chickens. They’ve enhanced our lives, they give us eggs,” Scott said.

“You get food out of it!”

Crossing the road, Willow Street neighbor Kristine Naia has had her chickens for more than a year. Their coop is nestled in the very back of Naia’s landscaped property. A family member had to rehome the birds. Naia took them in.

“I absolutely love them. Before I had chickens, I thought they were a dumb, brainless bird and they didn’t have any personalities,” Naia said. “At the end of the day, after work, I’ll go in the backyard and sit with them for an hour or two.”

‘You’re chicken’ isn’t an ungrounded expression: the chickens were terrified of Naia when they moved onto her property. The surroundings, the sounds, the humans, were all unfamiliar, even to those bird brains. But one day, “One of them, on her own, decided that one day she would jump on my lap on my chair. As time passed by, I got to know them, and they’re a lot like dogs. They’ll come running to me when I call them, they like to jump up and be pet.”

Some of the hens arrived monikered, others christened upon adoption: Lucy and Ethel, Nickel, Penny, Copper, Goldie Hen, Tammy Wyandotte and Dolly ParHen, Bonnie, Scarlett O’Henna, Beaker, Morticia, Crimson, Kahlúa, and Smoke.

Their breeds are as varied as their names: the backyard favorite Barred Rocks, Silver and Gold-Laced Wyandottes, Easter Eggers, Rhode

Island Red, Black Australorp, Buff Orpington and Silkies mixes.

Some of the hens are young and hardy, good layers. Others lay occasionally, and as they age, will likely stop laying. They yield enough eggs for not only Naia’s extended family, but also her boyfriend’s mother and brother. The birds will thrive and pass peaceably without becoming dinner roast, long past their laying years.

Aside from a few scuffles and one hen believing she’s a rooster, Naia sits, legs pretzeled, on the grass, and tosses bird feed to her pecking, contented, quiet brood.

Ordinance Being Reviewed The social media buzz was this: the airship capital of the world has also allegedly been home to ponies, goats, pigeons, horses, even pigs. Lakehurst, of course, is today a suburban borough, that sprouted in the midst of farming country that transformed into townships. However, remains of the past farming communities can be seen throughout the county. But today, if anyone has anything more exotic than chickens in Lakehurst, they don’t have social media, or decided they didn’t want to bring attention to themselves by contacting The Manchester Times for this article.

Urban and suburban homesteading has been on the upswing for years now (you know it’s mainstream when it appears in the pages of The New York Times and the airwaves of National Public Radio, not exactly fringe news organizations). These homesteaders take what space they have and cultivate gardens, cure their own cold processed, hand-cut soaps, and raise their own animals - chickens and even honey bees. They know exactly what’s on and in their lettuce and tomatoes, their hand soap, their eggs and honey, so they know exactly what’s going in and on their bodies. For others, it’s simply about the joy of the work. The cost for feed, for lard, for seed, the work, is worth it.

Lakehurst’s animal ordinances haven’t been visited in at least 20 years, and only address dogs and cats, although Chapter V of the borough code alludes to the well treatment of animals “under (Animal - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 4 control” by an owner. It’s an issue Council President Steve Oglesby recognized, and is working to address. He assured one concerned citizen at the last council meeting that no, the borough had no plans to prohibit breeds of dog, but to continue to address individually recognized vicious dogs, for which an ordinance already exists.

The horse is seemingly out of the barn when it comes to chickens. Only cats and dogs need to be licensed in the borough; it’s generally unknown how many homes in Lakehurst have chickens, or bees, or pigs.

Oglesby couldn’t provide any specifics of what he’ll propose to Council, as he’s still researching the issue.

“I am still in the research phase, exploring various options. Primary objective, without being too heavy handed about it, is avoiding health hazards and ensuring that quiet enjoyment aspect,” he wrote in a Sept. 13 email to The Manchester Times. So questions about potential registration, limits on the number of animals, property requirements, whether animals will be grandfathered in, etc., remain questions for now.

Each municipality has its own unique character, its own set of quirks and challenges and laws. What works in Toms River won’t work in Lakewood won’t work in Pine Beach won’t work in Eagleswood. For instance, in Waretown, a resident can keep a domesticated monkey - which the ordinance doesn’t even address - but can’t keep carnivorous, undomesticated large mammals or reptiles. Think lions, tigers, Komodo dragons. You can probably own those

zoo animals in Jackson, but unfortunately, only if you’re licensed as a zoo, which brings with it yards of red tape. Swine are heavily regulated in Jackson, Waretown, and Howell, but not even mentioned in Berkeley and must live on at least five acre lots in Brick Township.

As with other animals that aren’t cats and

say. She’s the chairwoman of Camden County Chickens and Therapy Hens and is responsible for helping to craft local ordinances about keeping chickens in suburban settings. She considers her municipality’s ordinance - Haddon Township - the gold standard.

“One of the things that works best on both

–Photo by Jennifer Peacock Kristine Naia’s Buff Orpington hen, Goldie Hen, being photobombed by the backside of a fellow hen. dogs, municipalities may have an ordinance governing them, or they may not. Some have ordinances about chickens, some do not. (On first glance, it appears none have ordinances about keeping honey bees.)

When it comes to governments regulating suburban chickens, Gwenne Baile has lots to

sides, if they’re coming up with legislation, is to mandate a class in raising backyard chickens in the suburbs,” Baile said. “The reason for that is to not only make sure that the policies are good for the chickens, because obviously their welfare is very important to us, but because we know that, especially doing this in the

suburbs, which is what I have almost all of my background in, that we need to be very aware of our neighbors.”

Baile, who charges a nominal fee for her classes, educates those interested in raising chickens in three main areas: how to raise chickens in suburbia without a rooster; how to keep chickens healthy, free from cross-contamination; and how to build a chicken coop and run that is predator-proof. Throw away that cheap chicken wire; it won’t keep anything out.

Baile has already done all the research. She urged Lakehurst and other towns considering an ordinance to know this: it’s not the size of the lot that matters.

“The most important thing, and it’s for two reasons, is, how far away your entire chicken complex is - their coop and their run - from the neighbor’s windows and doors of your contiguous neighbors?” Baile said. Most municipalities have come somewhere between 20-25 feet, without issue. At 20 feet, most reasonable neighbors won’t be bothered by the clucking of a few hens. “And, if you keep your coop and your run clean, your neighbors aren’t going to smell it. Those are the two biggest issues neighbors are going to complain about: the noise and the smell.”

In the last six months, Lakehurst Police Officer Robert Schroeck said the department had a report of a rooster call keeping neighbors awake at night. (They’ll cockadoodledoo at all hours, not just to announce the sunrise, which is why Baile is against keeping them in backyard broods.) The department is aware of a house in the borough that keeps chickens, but otherwise, to his knowledge, has received no complaints.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Is Your Child Having Trouble Communicating?

In all the excitement of Back to School, there is often a critical piece missing in the planning.

If a young child appears to have delays in speech or language, parents need to act quickly. New Jersey Speech-La ng u age -He a r i ng A s s o c i a t io n ( NJSH A) members recommend children, even those entering preschool, be checked by a professional before entering school if they have diff iculty with speech, language, or hearing.

This is especially true for children who, when compared to their peers, have difficulty hearing what is said, do not speak, or have unintelligible speech.

Regrettably, a national poll by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) indicated nearly 70 percent of audiologists (i.e., hearing professionals) and speech-language pathologists believe many parents do not know the early warning signs of com mu nication dis-

orders. Consequently, they are unaware of the benefits of early t reat ment. To lea r n more about expected speech-language and hearing skills between the ages of 0-8 years see: njsha.org/resources/media/bhs-month. php When a child has a communication disorder – a very common disability – he/she can languish for months in the classroom before getting help. Certainly no one wants children to suffer from learning problems, especially if they can be avoided with early diagnosis and treatment.

Check with your school district and/or speech and hearing professionals in your community to learn what services are available. Ensure that your child does not miss a critical developmental window and place him/her on a successful educational path this year.

Ursula Glackin Member of NJSHA Middletown, NJ

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Letters To The Editor Coastal Storm Research Has Problems On Thursday, September 13, 2018 I attended the meeting at Ocean County College regarding the back bay Coastal Storm Management. I would like to express my concerns regarding their current research.

First, their research on the beach and dune replenishments is majorly flawed. Weeks Construction/Dredging spends months pumping sand onto the beach and three nor’easters later the beach is gone (between January and April). So, they pumped more money into the project only to watch the ocean take back what it wants. There appears to be no attention paid to current flows or ways to stop the sand movement northward.

One might look at the south jetties of Manasquan and Shark River to see how the south jetties have built the beaches. I have seen the sand continue to fill that area into the inlets. Now, I am hearing they are looking to find sand to fill the holes that were created in the ocean floor and are thinking to use dredge spoils from the bay. Can’t wait to see the law suits from the environmentalists!

I am in favor of tidal doors at Manasquan, Shark River and Barnegat Inlets. I feel very strongly that this will stop the back-bay flooding by limiting the amount of water entering the rivers and being held in by the storm surges. However, one must consider these facts: 1. The flow of water down the rivers from the land behind the doors. Rotterdam had this problem. The North Sea storms didn’t get them; it was the backed-up river water. Pumps would have to be installed to remove river/rainwater flow out from behind the doors.

2. Speaking of flow, by placing the design presented at the meeting you are going to create an increase in water flow in the inlets on incoming and outgoing tides in the area of the piers. Restricting the flow of water volume through the inlet would increase the hazard of transit. Another point of proof to look at is the history of the Route 88 Bridge in the Pt. Pleasant Canal. There with an

Letters The to my Editor letter about the actions during his candidacy 8-knot current on manyTo days. riposte A three- to four-foot hydraulic step was created at the peak of tide change. Then added to this was the erosion of the piers by the current. Engineers dumped rock around the piers to protect the bridge from collapsing and created a larger transiting problem from the current. Today, it is an easy passage with the piers removed. The last question I have is how would a boat get in or out of the inlet looking for a safe harbor during the storm or the Coast Guard responding to a Mayday call?

It may help very little but it needs to be done: the dredging of the bay channels. I don’t believe it would change the water levels much, because water will seek its own level. In the bay but it would help in the flow of the water and navigation.

Storm pumps should be considered rather than the Perimeter Wall Plans. With the gates you would just have to remove the rain water runoff from the bay. The bay water level is affected more by wind than much else in my experience of working the bay for over 44 years.

Perimeter Wall plans have two drawbacks in my opinion.

1. They are made from concrete. Concrete does not hold up well to salt water, ice and the cold. They will crack allowing water in those cracks which will freeze then chip.

2. These walls have been known to break! (i.e. New Orleans) I can’t see the people living by the Manasquan and Brielle by the Inlet allowing a wall behind their multi-million dollar homes. Just think the legal issues/suits that the waterfront owners would bring against the project (i.e. beach replenishments, what was the cost for attorneys for that?)

Captain Robert M. Silva Toms River

Debate About Trump Continues With Civility I intended to write directly to Steven J. Baeli - the erudite author of the extraordinary

impeachability of Donald Trump, but my Google search was inconclusive. Therefore, I rely on The Brick Times to relay to him both my respect and my reservations. In an age of vulgarity, I appreciate his being a gentleman. In an age of ignorance, I’m grateful for his fine writing and thoughtful, if partisan, scholarship.

Indeed, I’ve learned from his knowledge of Constitutional norms. Neither a lawyer nor a political scientist, I’m at a disadvantage in a discussion of this sort. I read and attempt to interpret the raw documents (the Declaration of Independence; the Constitution and Bill of Rights, etc.) along with available supplementary commentary. If to a professional it seems I’ve been skimming the surface, it’s what ordinary citizens are forced to do frequently.

Incidentally, that inadvertently - denigrated “Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language” is actually a patriotic book in the sense that it contains the Declaration of Independence; the Constitution of the United States; all presidents and vice presidents…through its publication date of 2001. I refer to the founding documents frequently and additionally to Smithsonian Presidents, so it ought not to be assumed that a person without a law degree or related credentials is incapable of comprehending the English language. And those recommended civics classes are no match for what is happening on the political scene of today!

My other reservation pertains to that typical default argument of partisans I necessarily oppose, that is, accusing Obama of the very offenses the present president commits on a daily basis. My observations have to do with the sitting president of 2018. If Mr. Baeli had issues about Obama’s being a traitor as he alleges, I should hope he voiced them at the time; and voiced them as vociferously as I shall continue to voice my claims against Donald Trump.

We’re talking now about the Presidency of Donald Trump, a man toying with autocracy.

If I have missed any admirable

and presidency, or reasons I should not be concerned about an overthrow of Constitutional Law, I encourage Mr. Baeli to enumerate instances in a future article.

I thank him in advance.

Nicholas S. Molinari Brick

The War Of Words Claims Us As Victims Does it take a war to separate the men from the boys and the women from the girls? Does it take a war that produced the legendary journalist, Walter Cronkite, of yesteryear? Does it take the war that produced the courageous journalists, Martha Radditz and Geraldo Rivera, of our time? And yet we are at war. It is a war-of-words against the President of the USA. For the MSNBC pundit to say “President Trump is worse than 9/11, which brought people together,” is ludicrous.

And why did a New York tabloid give first-page prominence to referring to the President’s daughter as “ghoul” because it rhymes with “girl?” Not to worry, this tabloid had to dismiss more than two-thirds of its workforce to restructure and stay alive.

This war-of-words needs to cease; it entertains evil. The world is watching as the media, Democrats and thespians make a fool of themselves, while taking the American people along with them.

The president’s personality and his past dalliances do not interest me. He has promised to get things done. New presidents have come and gone promising billions to this-and-that purpose and still nothing improves. How about infrastructure? Roads here are horrendous. Even President Obama giggled when he said: “there were no shovel-readyjobs.” He should apologize. It would be refreshing if New Jerseyans voted for a Republican Senator this November, for once in our lifetime, and help get things done.

Marie Pellicano Whiting

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Grants Will Support South Jersey’s Low-Income Housing Development From The Desk Of

Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) announced five federal grants for Burlington and Ocean Counties to assist with the community’s housing development for low-income families.

The grants were awarded

through the Department of Housi ng a nd Urba n Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development.

“This money will have an incredible impact in Burlington and Ocean Counties.

Every state has its own

way of addressing low-income housing development, and federal grants that give states the flexibility to target its specific needs result in better outcomes for the most vulnerable in the community. This funding allows those on the ground to develop and execute plans to provide suitable housing options for low-income families,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Not only do these programs offer better housing options for the most vulnerable, but they give us an opportunity to empower

those individuals so they can thrive and become financially self-sufficient. I have been a longtime advocate of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which funds a wide range of housing and economic services for low and moderate-income families, and have worked to maintain its funding. Together with federal, state, and local partners, I will continue supporting these programs that enhance our community.”

The following grants were

awarded to New Jersey’s Third Congressional District: • (3) Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): This grant is awarded to states to address housing issues facing low-income individuals in urban commu nities. CDBGs f u nd quality, affordable housing options and promote economic expansion. Each year since being in Congress, Rep. MacArthur has urged appropriators to continue funding the CDBG program.

Board Of Public Utilities Allows Largest Single-State Offshore Wind Solicitation From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities ( NJ BPU) took sig nif icant action as it unanimously approved an Order opening an application window for 1,100 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind capacity.

The 1,100 MW is the nation’s largest single-state solicitation of offshore wind to date and is the first step in meeting the state’s goal of 3,500 MW of offshore wind by 2030. The vote occurred just days after Governor Phil Murphy called on the Board to open t wo additional 1,200 MW solicitations of offshore wind capacity one in 2020 and another in 2022. These actions mark a significant leap forward in achieving the Governor’s vision to transform New Jersey into a 100-percent clean energy state by 2050.

“In the span of just nine months, New Jersey has vaulted to the front of the pack in establishing this cut ting-edge indust r y,” said Gover nor Mur phy.

“We campaigned on rebuilding New Jersey’s reputation as a clean energy leader and that involves setting an aggressive timetable on offshore wind.

Thanks to the Board, today we took a not he r e normous step toward realizing that goal with the largest single-state solicitation of offshore wind in the country.”

The Board’s action will allow developers seeking to build offshore wi nd facilities in federal waters to submit applications for approval. The application window began on Sept.

20, 2018 and closes on December 28, 2018. The Board intends to act on

the applications by July 1, 2019, which should provide suff icient time for developers to qualify for federal i nvest ment t a x credits that expire at the end of next year. These credits could save New Jersey ratepayers approximately 12 percent of the total project cost.

The NJBPU will issue a Guidance Document as part of the release of the Board Order that helps developers calculate net economic benef its. The Guidance Document also provides the formats to be used for submittal of the information required under the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act (OWEDA), as well as the evaluation criteria and the solicitation schedule.

The timeline provides key dates including the Technical Bidder’s Conference and meetings with Rate Counsel and NJBPU Staff. “(This) action marks an historic step in the implementation of Governor Mu r phy’s clean energ y agenda. Offshore wind energy will help drive down our dependence on fossil

fuels and reduce greenhouse gases that cause climate change while creating jobs and providing a boost to the economy,” said NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso.

“The opening of the 1,100 MW window, coupled with

the Governor’s announcement for the deployment schedule for the full 3,500 MW solicitation, provides unparalleled certainty and incentive for developers and manufacturers to anchor a supply chain right here in New Jersey that

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• (1) HOME Program: Grants through this program allow state and local governments to fund local housing programs for low-income families.

can serve the entire eastern seaboard,” President Fiordaliso added.

The OREC rule proposal was published in the New Jersey Register on Aug. 20, 2018 and public comment will be accepted until Oct. 19, 2018.

BABIES’ BLOCKED TEAR DUCTS

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, as many as one baby in five is born with a blocked tear duct, making it the most common disorder of the tear duct system in infants. “Nasolacrimal obstruction,” as the condition is known medically, is caused by blockages in the tear ducts that prevent tears from draining into the nose.

Symptoms include tearing, eye watering, and a discharge from the eyes that can be either watery or a combination of mucus and pus. These signs may begin to appear by the time an infant reaches three weeks of age. Because the majority of blocked tear ducts resolve without treatment within the first year of the baby’s life, conservative treatment is recommended initially.

If your baby’s eyes tear excessively but show no sign of infection, call your doctor or a pediatric ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Early treatment of a blocked duct may prevent the need for surgery. To schedule an eye exam, please call. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. (732-349-5622). Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations by providing friendly service, professional care, and quality products at affordable prices.

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Co-ed Recreation Basketball League Registration Begins

BRANT BEACH - St. Francis Community Center located 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, is announcing the following registration dates for this year’s Recreation Basketball League. The Recreation League is co-ed and open to ages 8–14 (must be in grades 3 through 8) and registration takes place on Wednesday, October 17 or Wednesday, October 24; from 6–8 p.m.

During registration we will present a parent orientation that will be held on the hour and half-hour. One parent must attend the orientation in order to register your child.

All children must be registered in order to participate in group practices.

The evaluation dates and times are as follows: • Grades 3 & 4 - Friday, Nov.2, from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

• Grades 5 & 6 - Friday, Nov. 2, from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10:30 AM – 11:15 a.m.

• Grades 7 & 8 - Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Attendance to all practices is mandatory in order for participants to be placed on a team.

Grades 3 & 4 as well as grades 5 & 6 are tentatively scheduled to be placed mid-November and games will begin December 8. Grades 7 & 8 will be placed early December and games will begin January 4, 2019.

If you are interested in volunteering or want to sponsor a team please call the Center for more information.

For more information for St. Francis Basketball League Registration or other programs at St. Francis Community Center visit online at stfranciscenterlbi.org or facebook.com/ stfrancislbi or call 609-494-8861.

Annual Haunted Maze & Trunk Or Treat

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Join in the fun at the Little Egg Harbor Community Center for the Annual Haunted Maze & Trunk or Treat on October 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Rain date: Oct. 20.

There will be an outdoor movie at 8:30 p.m.

You can vote for the movie on the Community Center’s Facebook page. Burgers and hot dogs will be available while supplies last.

Please have kids in costumes. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

2018 Halloween Moonwalk

OCEAN – Join the Ocean Township Police Department on October 20 as we walk the Barnegat Rail Trail under the light of the (not quite) full moon. Wear your Halloween

costumes for candy and treats! Join us at the Township of Ocean Municipal parking lot at 50 Railroad Ave. at 6:30 p.m. the walk starts at 7 p.m.

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Barnegat Democratic Club To Host Blood Drive

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Democratic Club and Municipal Committee are proud to be hosting their 10th semi-annual blood drive, and the 5th Annual Columbus Day Blood Drive facilitated by the Red Cross (the Democrats also host a blood drive at Easter time).

The drive will be held on Monday, October 8, 2017, between 2 and 7 p.m. at the Barnegat Community/Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Avenue (just behind the Town Hall and the police station). You can register at redcrossblood. org. Walk-ins will also be welcomed.

In the wake of all the natural and man-made disasters occurring throughout the country, donating blood has become even more essential and immediate. Blood continues to be sent to supplement areas in need. Hurricane

Florence’s wrath left catastrophic damage behind and also took a toll on blood and platelet donations. Nearly 200 Red Cross blood drives in the Southeast were forced to cancel, resulting in more than 5,200 uncollected blood and platelet donations. This shortage has even hit home since there has been a local call for blood from other areas around the country.

The local supplies of blood must be replenished and the Barnegat Democratic Club, Municipal Committee and the Red Cross are appealing to the public for help. Please find it in your heart to help save a life, in fact save multiple lives, since a pint of your blood can be used for several purposes and save 3-4 lives. If you any questions, call Marianne at 212-249-6292.

Southern Regional Middle School Fall Play

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Middle School Drama Club is proud to present Into the Woods Jr! Please join us on Thursday November 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the 7/8 cafetorium.

Tickets will be for sale at the door: $5 single ticket, $20 family pack (for families of 4+), and free admission for children 5 and under.

This thrilling musical centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella,

who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk.

When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.

Come to the wood, and experience the exciting adventures of beloved fairy tale characters in a completely new light!

Learn How To Better Protect Yourself From A Flood

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Join Barnegat Township on October 12, 10 a.m., in the Barnegat Township Municipal Complex for an informational presentation about the new storm water rules. The presentation will be given by The Save Barnegat Bay Organization. All HOA and any organizations involved with storm water are encouraged to attend.

Following the presentation, there will be a free

outreach program where residents can ask questions about flood insurance issues and Elevation Certificates.

A Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Bring a copy of your Elevation Certificate, and representatives will help you to protect yourself from flooding or save you money on your flood insurance.

Dogs For Dems Fundraiser

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Democratic Club is hosting a DOGS FOR DEMS fundraiser for local Democratic Candidates for Barnegat Township Committee, Dan Ward and Paul Whitcraft on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 4–6 p.m.

For just $12 you’ll enjoy two top-of-the-line

hot dogs, sauerkraut, baked beans, chips, water and the satisfaction of supporting two strong local Democratic candidates, Dan Ward and Paul Whitcraft. Join your neighbors for some good food, fun and camaraderie If you have any questions, call Marianne at 212-249-6292.

Lacey Elks Fall Festival LACEY – Come one come all, to the Lacey Elks Fall Festival, October 13 from 12-5 p.m. at 900 Beach Blvd, Forked River. Let’s make this the largest outside Fall Festival of the year.

We will have face painting, pumpkin painting, kid’s games and prizes. We will also have carriage rides, and local vendors to suit everyone.

And of course our Blue Collar Catering to handle all your food needs for the day.

Admission is free; we only ask you pay $5 per couple for the beautiful Horse drawn Carriage rides around the Lacey Elks property.

For more information, call Mark Niro at 732-579-7632.

Southern Girls Soccer

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Soccer on defeating Jackson Liberty 5-4 in OT on Monday, September 17.

The Rams have improved to a 5 and 1 record

on the 2018 season to date. Special congratulations to Jr. Megan Lockwood on scoring her 37th career goal (new Southern Girls Soccer record). Good luck the rest of the year.

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By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – The would-be Walgreens store on the corner of Nautilus Drive and Route 72 in Stafford Township will soon see an occupant.

The long-empty building was intended to be a Walgreens when it was built several years ago, however the company decided against moving into the space after it was built. The building will now be taken up by Hackensack Meridian Health, according to

Anne Green, Hackensack Meridian Health spokesperson.

Hackensack Meridian will be expanding Southern Ocean Medical Center’s services into the space.

“Construction is currently underway to build a Vascular and Vein Center and relocate the medical center’s practices of Dr. Jeffery Hager, Dr. Matthew Samra, and Dr. Arthur DeMarsico to this location in the coming months,” said Green.

Route 9 Traffic Changes For Waretown Creek Construction WARETOWN – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced Route 9 northbound will be closed and detoured, and Route 9 southbound will be shifted to the shoulder, as the Route 9 Bridge over Watertown Creek Bridge replacement project advances in Ocean Township. Separate detours will be in place for cars and trucks.

Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, September 21, NJDOT’s contractor, Earle Asphalt, will close and detour Route 9 northbound from Bryant Road to Memorial Drive, and shift Route 9 southbound traffic to the shoulder to begin the next stage of construction. Route 9 in this section is one lane in each direction.

The new traffic configuration will allow for the demolition of the east side of the bridge and reconstruction of a new bridge.

This configuration is expected to remain in effect until spring 2019. The following car and truck detours will be in place: Route 9 northbound detour: • Motorists traveling Route 9 northbound will be directed to turn right onto Bryant Road • Turn left onto CR 613/Main Street • Turn left onto Lighthouse Drive back to

Route 9 Route 9 northbound truck detour: • Trucks traveling Route 9 northbound will be directed to turn left onto CR 554/West Bay Avenue • Take the Garden State Parkway north to Exit 74 - CR 614/Lacey Road • Turn right onto CR 614/Lacey Road and follow to Route 9 There will be no tolls collected between these specific interchanges traveling northbound The $3.1 million federally-funded project will replace the structurally deficient bridge located between Bryant Road and Birdsall Street in Ocean Township. The project is advancing in stages to minimize the disruption to traffic. Construction on the west side of the bridge is expected to begin in the spring of 2019 and be completed by summer 2019.

Two-way traffic will be maintained on Route 9 during this stage of construction.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website 511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOTinfo.

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Stafford Receives Over $1M In Preschool Funding

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – As part of Governor Murphy’s new Preschool Education Expansion Aid (PEEA) program, Stafford Township School District will be receiving $1,245,471 in funding to “enhance and expand preschool education programs.”

Stafford’s district was chosen among 30 other eligible districts for the first round of funding, totaling about $20.6 million. The second round, anticipated to be $26.7 million, will be distributed in early October, according to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

“By investing in early childhood education, we are making a long-term investment in the next generation,” said Governor Murphy in a press release. “Every child deserves the

opportunity to have access to quality pre-K programs and this funding will provide our children with the tools and support they need to reach their greatest potential.”

According to NJDOE, funding for PEEA is distributed based on the amount of low-income students in the district.

“This funding will support existing preschool programs to provide high-quality programming by extending the hours, decreasing class size, and adding additional children,” stated NJDOE. “The districts will improve seats for 1,218 preschool children and will open new seats for 882 new preschool children.”

Stafford is one of three Ocean County districts to receive first-round funding, including Lakehurst and Berkeley.

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Continued From Page 1 commitment to proper police staffing and the safety of our residents,” Police Chief Keith Germain said.

These individuals were chosen through a highly competitive process out of 360 applicants, the department stated. Applicants underwent a written exam, physical exam, and interview.

Now at 49 officers, Barnegat Police is staffed to provide 2.1 officers per thousand residents in the township.

“We know historically that whenever our agency has been at or above a ratio of 2 officers per thousand residents, the crime rate has gone down. Conversely, whenever the ratio has fallen below 2 officers per thousand, the crime rate has gone up,” said Chief Keith Germain.

Burke has been a veteran of the Barnegat

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Halliday is from Lanoka Harbor. Previously, he served as a Class I special officer for the Seaside Heights Police Department and as a Class II special officer with the Pine Beach Police Department.

Richard Boyle III of Manahawkin served as a Class I and Class II police officer with the Stone Harbor Police Department before being hired as a full-time police officer with the Galloway Police Department. He is a certified Drug Recognition Expert, is SWAT trained, and served as a member of the Atlantic County Regional SWAT team.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m sure you’ve heard of those delicious orange fruits called papayas! Papayas themselves have all kinds of health benefits. For one, they are extremely fiber-rich.

Also, the antioxidant content is extraordinarily high and fantastic to help with the maintenance of healthy cholesterol levels and atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque in the arteries).

Let’s focus on papain, the highly beneficial compound found in the leaves and fruit of the papaya. Papain is an enzyme which means it helps drive reactions in your body. For example, if you eat a hamburger, protease enzymes are secreted during digestion that help break down the meat, turning it into smaller protein molecules called amino acids. Enzymes that break down proteins are termed “proteolytic” enzymes. Papain, is also a proteolytic enzyme and it’s commonly found in meat tenderizer. Here are five other powerful benefits of papaya and papain: Heal Your Skin and Wounds: Papaya fruit and leaf can both be applied to minor burns and wounds to speed up the healing process. We use a lot of triple antibiotic ointment in the United States, however, where drugs are not heavily promoted or allowed, families use natural remedies. As an example, in Latin America, Hawaii, and Tahiti, papain leaves are used commonly for burns. There are certain gels sold commercially.

Address Sinus & Breathing Problems: Papain can thin mucus, specifically by diluting sinus mucin, a glycoprotein found in mucus. In this way, papain could be great for helping you with chronic sinus

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Reduce Bloating and Diarrhea: In a case study, a male patient with gluten intolerance added papain once daily, every day, for one month (while eating a gluten-free diet) and experienced better digestion, as well as improved stools, dramatically less diarrhea, and an obvious decrease in bloat.

Improve Antioxidant Capabilities: Papain contains compounds that make it a potent antioxidant, helping to protect your body from cellular damage caused by free radicals. Papain, in fact, is an antioxidant on par with strong antioxidant vitamins like vitamins C and E. Fight Cancer: The specific action papain has on cancer cells is by dissolving the thick protein coating around the cancer cell called fibrin. Other studies suggests that papaya juice has anti-proliferative effects which means it might slow metastasis. Finally, it can induce apoptosis which essentially, makes cancer cells run and hide.

Papaya is obviously loaded with medicinal benefits. I recommend it so long as you’re not allergic to it, to its skin or to the pineapple enzyme called bromelain (there’s a cross-sensitivity).

It’s easy to incorporate papaya and papain into your life. Supplements are widely available too. Supplementation might be a good idea if are supported on acid blocking drugs or PPI ulcer and reflux medications. If you sign up for my free newsletter at my website, suzycohen.com I will send you a longer version of this article, and explain more about this. I’ll also share my recipes, a papaya tea recipe and more medical information.

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Continued From Page 1 going worry about it,” said Superintendent George Chidiac, noting why the district sent out selective letters.

It was later discovered, through further testing, that mold had grown in all five of the district’s buildings, displacing students since day one. Even with such a pervasive issue, Stafford schools have remained open.

“Stafford is fortunate to relocate our children because we have availability [and space], where as other districts don’t have that,” he added.

As of Sept. 19, Chidiac stated that the Oxycocus, McKinley and Intermediate Schools have all been cleared; the Primary Learning Center still has three classrooms left to be cleared; and the Ocean Acres School has one closet space left to clear.

“Each and every building has been evaluated, additional air testing has been performed in certain rooms as a result of the foregoing evaluations,” stated Chidiac. “Any room found to contain higher levels of mold has been sealed off, and will remain sealed, until clean and cleared by way of follow up air testing.”

While progress has certainly been made since the initial discovery in McKinley, district parents continue to express issues with transparency and communication with the school officials. The release of the final reports was welcome news to many.

Amanda Teymont is a parent in the district with child in the McKinley school. Present at the previous meeting to discuss the mold on Sept. 5, Teymont openly expressed her concerns to Chidiac and school officials about a parent’s right to see the numbers, especially when it concerns their children.

“The last results we saw were August 16, so I don’t know why,” she said. “Three days after the mold was found was August 16…in all these other weeks nothings been able to be physically produced to look over.”

Teymont stated that she met with Chidiac alongside other parents following the first meeting in September, where she was given the August 16 results.

Chidiac explained to parents that the information the district receives, and when, hinges on the hygienist, Coastal Environmental. Coastal Environmental brought in two mold remediation companies, Service Master and Belfor, to do the physical work of mold removal in the schools. The hygienist acts as somewhat of “an

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Interim Business Administrator John Perinez noted that “we examined the preventative maintenance plan specifically for items that involve the intrusion of water that would penetrate the building from the outside, or even water that can come from sources inside.”

What they found was that examinations or inspections into these areas were not happening frequently enough.

Some of the recommended changes to the new prevention plan include: Performing inspections on a monthly basis (as opposed to the former semi-annual basis) Inspecting windows and doors on a weekly basis (as opposed to the former annual basis) Changing HVAC filters and inspecting coils and motors quarterly Custodians will also be trained to check for these water intrusions annually, as well as expected to perform them weekly.

“It doesn’t take but a few more minutes… to see if there is a water intrusion,” he said.

While two HVAC specialists were hired in July of this year, the district now recognizes a need for more manpower with the addition of air conditioning units in certain buildings and the preexisting HVAC units.

“The district has already placed an advertisement for an additional certified technician, who we intend to use solely on a preventative maintenance basis,” said Perinez.

This individual will work from 12-8 p.m. to allow time for indoor and outdoor inspections, without disrupting class time.

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“The rationale is: let’s get all the reports and let’s put them up there at once [on the district website],” said Chidiac. “It’s not that we don’t want to, it’s just that other parents are going to say ‘how come not my child’s school.’”

The reports were expected to be in the hands of school officials by Sept. 25, and all schools cleared. They will be posted on the district’s website for all parents to access. Prior to that date, Chidiac noted that parents could submit an OPRA (Open Public Records Act) request to get a hold of whatever reports are available.

Officials also stated that Intermediate students found themselves back in their original classrooms by Sept. 20.

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

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The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical t reatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and you r family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most impor tantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any clai m agai nst you r personal assets.

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When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsu it opt ion.” We re com me nd that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “ limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

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We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting.Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org. 732-849-2047. EOE. (44) ARE YOU BORED? - Like being around people of all ages? We have part time employment for “young at heart” individuals (male or female) that are looking for something different. Merri-Makers has been catering weddings since 1978 and is looking for staff for our wedding divisions.

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Services Don’s Painting - Specializing interior. Quality work. Very neat.

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Dee’s Cleaning Service And Dog Walking Service - Cleaning homes like your since 1994 senior discounts.

Insured. Call Dee 732 552 6633. (47) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, repairs large and small. 40 years experience. 732-674-3346. (41)

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Legacy:

Continued From Page 1 Murphy has chosen Bradley Billhimer as his replacement. Billhimer is a local attorney who ran for an Assembly seat as a Democrat. He is scheduled to start on Oct. 8.

“I’m confident, in many aspects, I have made a difference. I think that we’ve saved lives,” he said.

Ocean County was first in the state in equipping police and school nurses with Narcan, the nasal spray that is used to stop the effects of an overdose.

It was f irst in having an emergency room overdose recovery program, pawn shop registry, and Blue HART, where addicts can come into certain police departments and ask for help without fear of arrest.

If he had more time, he would have wanted to see an expansion of the Blue HART program. There were plans to implement it in Toms River. The roadblock to doing Toms River in the past had been that the demand was so great that there just weren’t enough beds in rehabilitation programs. The Toms River plan would have used hospitals for a brief stay, and then have follow-up care with recovery coaches. This program would then have been spread throughout the county.

He said there’s been a 20 percent reduction in opioid deaths since these programs began. It’s still too high, in

his opinion, but it’s moving in the right direction.

The programs Coronato seems most proud of share a common element. They are proactive measures rather than reactive. Police generally are known for making arrests, not preventing them. But preventing arrests is the future of law enforcement, he said. These methods would defer people from entering the system and keep the system from growing.

If someone has an addiction, they m ig ht steal to feed t hat a dd ict ion.

You could throw them in jail, but that doesn’t solve the addiction. It doesn’t change anything, and when they are out, they will likely steal again. Plus, being jailed ruins someone’s record.

It’s not enough to expunge their record, he said. Expungement doesn’t really work, because with social media, everyone knows you’ve been arrested, and f ut ure employers can skip over you. This keeps people in the rut they are in now and keep them from growing independent of their bad habits.

However, that doesn’t mean you won’t be held accountable for serious crimes.

If you hold up a store, don’t expect leniency, he said. He points to the county’s part in a multi-jurisdictional effort that led to 28 arrests and the dismantling of nine drug facilities.

And if you’re the one who sells the drugs, expect to lose everything. The county’s strict liability laws mean that they can take possession of and sell

cars and homes used in the business of dealing drugs. The proceeds from this go toward Narcan and educational programs in schools.

“You go after the true predators who deserve to be in jail,” he said.

Due to programs like these, he has racked up a list of recognitions from various agencies, mostly for his work addressing the opioid crisis. However, he also credits his department for all their hard work. Technically, he said, he supervises 1,600 police officers in the county, and they’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with the prosecutor’s office.

“My heartfelt thanks goes out to them.

They really make a difference,” he said.

What’s Next?

“I have the greatest job in the world. When you get the job, five years seems so long away,” but you blink and it flies by, he said.

Coronato, an attorney, is weighing his options.

“I’m fielding offers from other walks of life. It’s important to find a good landing spot. I want to look before I leap,” he said. “Truly, I would like to continue to address the opiate epidemic. The death rate is still unconscionable.”

He’s rumored to be a candidate for local political office. To this he just said that he would have to see what his ultimate goals are, and for that, he needs to sit down with his family.

“To me, nothing is more important than family.”

Educational Film Teaches Young Drivers About Getting Pulled Over

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The eighth film in the county’s Right Turns Series has been released and it’s targeting new drivers, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato.

The latest educational film in the series is called “Pulled Over.” Meant for high school juniors and seniors, the film highlights how to act when you get pulled over by a police officer.

Coronato stated that it is important to educate young, new drivers on what to do when stopped by an officer, especially as these types of police stops continue to end badly.

“The film highlights motor vehicle stops by some of our own municipal police officers. It walks the viewer through each stop with the goal of demonstrating how a person should properly interact with law enforcement during the encounter,” stated the prosecutor’s office.

By teaching young drivers the necessary steps to take during a stop, it can help produce a better outcome with a safe and peaceful conclusion for both the officer and the driver.

“Sometimes new drivers do things unintentionally that may heighten law enforcement’s concern for their safety. The Prosecutor hopes that this Educational Film will serve to educate and protect law enforcement and drivers when somebody finds themselves – “Pulled Over”,” it stated.

You can watch this video at youtu.be/BXil8MfDMJI. For additional information, visit oceancountyprosecutor.org.

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Ocean County Marks 100 Years Of Health Advancements

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department is marking 100 years this month since the H1N1 flu epidemic that wiped out nearly 3 percent of the global population in 1918, and is now recognizing the various achievements in health that have occurred since that time.

Over the past century, we have seen advancements in public health like the introduction of vaccinations, anti-virals, strain predictability, active surveillance, and more.

“One of the key things looking back is recognizing that we have public health practices in place today that those in 1918 never had,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. “Vaccination against influenza is an important step Ocean County residents should take to protect themselves from the flu. We recommend residents be vaccinated, through their primary healthcare provider or at any of our community-based clinics, seek medical help when experiencing flulike symptoms, and practice frequent hand washing.”

Approximately 228 million lives would be lost today if it weren’t for these advance-

ments like flu vaccine, officials stated.

OCHD officials recommend everyone six months and older, and pregnant women, receive a flu vaccine. The vaccine takes about two weeks to develop and protect your body against the flu. Don’t forget to maintain proper hygiene by frequently washing your hands, disinfecting surfaces, coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your elbow, and avoiding touching your face.

“Each year, flu sickens many residents across the County, and flu-related illnesses were responsible for nearly 1,000 deaths in New Jersey last year alone,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Everyone must take flu seriously and protect themselves and others by ensuring that all eligible family members are vaccinated.”

The Ocean County Health Department also offers a series of flu clinics. Dates, times, and locations can be found at ochd. org.

For more information on getting vaccinated or for educational programs available for your community, contact the Ocean County Health Department at 732-341-9700 ext. 7604.

Parents: Be Vigilant About What’s On Your Child’s Devices

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is urging parents to check what’s on their children’s phones and educate them about the dangers social media can pose.

With the recent sting operation that arrested 24 New Jersey men for luring unsuspecting minors through social media, Grewal is emphasizing the need for vigilance on this new “cyber playground.”

Whereas child predators may have once lured kids off the playground or out of shopping malls, “now they also lurk at social media, where they utilize the anonymity of the internet to target the same vulnerable children,” said Grewal.

Predators can disguise themselves as age appropriate, and some kids may not be aware of whom they are really talking to online.

“We want child predators to know that we’re on social media, too, and that the next child that they may target may be an under-

cover officer with handcuffs,” said Grewal.

The Office of the Attorney General and local law enforcement stated that they are determined to keep children safe and put a stop to predatory behavior; but they also need help from parents. “Just as you are vigilant about a stranger approaching your child in a park, you need to be equally if not more vigilant about the danger lurking in these new cyber playgrounds,” Grewal explained, noting that parents should be aware of the apps and technology that are out there, and what their kids may be up to.

“Talk to your children about social media,” he said. “Let them know that the people they encounter may not be who they initially seem to be, and warn them not to share personal information or pictures with strangers they encounter on the internet.”

Officials stated that some apps make it easy for people to communicate anonymously, thus making it easy to target children.

Preferred Home Health Care Sponsoring A Job Fair For RNs, LPNs And CHHAs

By Fran Kirschner Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is holding a job fair for RN, LPN, and CHHA positions, all shifts, on Friday, October 19, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Toms River, 615 Main Street, 08753.

Immediate interviews will be given at the job fair. Preferred is also offering sign-on and referral bonuses, refreshments, and giveaways at the job fair.

Bring a resume, a driver’s license, social security card, and a license as an RN, an LPN, or a CHHA. Applicants can also apply online at PreferredCares.com.

For more information about the job fair, call 732-840-5566. For more information about Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@ preferredcares.com or 732-547-9886, or visit PreferredCares.com.

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Physical Therapy For The Pediatric Population By: Erin Sullivan, DPT, Freehold Physical Therapist & Facility Manager

Physical Therapy is not just for adults, children can also benefit from treatment.

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP MY CHILD?

system. It is possible that children may be over sensitive or under sensitive to sensory input, and it is important that their treatment be focused regarding their specific needs.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Orthopedics Range of motion and flexibility differ from that of an adult so special considerations should be kept in mind when treating the pediatric population. When a child experiences an injury, treatment may vary considerably versus an adult, particularly in the event of growth plate involvement. These Injuries, and the natural growth and development of a child can significantly impact their ability to reach motor milestones. Growth spurts may also impact how and/or when they evolve their gross motor skills.

• Meeting Motor Milestones Children may have difficulty reaching their motor mile stones for a number of reasons. These milestones act as stepping stones for a child to progress towards more complex, functional activities. If children are delayed in reaching these milestones, they may also have difficulty participating in school-based, recreational, or age specific activities.

• Sensory Processing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other conditions which impact sensory processing, can also benefit from skilled physical therapy services. A child’s perception of sensory input may impact their functional and gross motor ability as well as their behavior.

These senses include sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, vestibular (balance), and what is known as proprioceptive or the perception of one’s own body, detected by the nervous

A licensed physical therapist will take a detailed history from you and your child regarding current or ongoing complaints. Your therapist will then complete a thorough evaluation, often through observation as well as objective measurements to determine whether your child is performing at an age appropriate level.

Measures of joint range of motion, flexibility, and strength will also be assessed as part of the evaluation. The therapist will then discuss their findings with you and make recommendations regarding their plan of care. Your child may attend therapy sessions anywhere from once a week to three times per week depending on the outcome of your child’s evaluation.

Treatment will be specific for each individual child and will be focused on age-appropriate, childdriven activities with integrated therapeutic play to address the child’s goals.

WHERE CAN I FIND PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY?

Pediatric physical therapy is available in a number of different settings. Children with developmental delays from infancy up to three years of age, in New Jersey, may be eligible for a federally funded program called Early Intervention. Schoolbased physical therapy is also available in some cases and focuses on the child’s

ability to access and participate in the school setting.

Medical-model physical therapy is available in the hospital-based, home-based or outpatient setting, like All Care Physical Therapy Center. Medicalmodel physical therapy will address a child’s global needs including the ability to participate in the home or community (due to injury or gross motor delays).

Many children may benefit from physical therapy on an outpatient basis, in addition to receiving school based therapy services. Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns and treatment options with your child’s pediatrician or physician.

ERIN SULLIVAN, DPT Erin graduated from the Richard Stockton College of NJ with her Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2011 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013.

Erin completed her clinical affiliations in a variety of settings, one of which was in our Toms River facility. In addition to her clinical rotation at All-Care, Erin completed affiliations in school-based pediatric, acute care, and hospital affiliated out-patient settings. Clinically, Erin works with postsurgical orthopedics, musculoskeletal injuries, adult neurological conditions (Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, GuillanBarre syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis) as well as pediatric and genetic neurological conditions (Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, and muscular dystrophy). Erin is certified as a LSVT: Big Clinician. The LSVT: Big program is a unique treatment approach for patients’ with Parkinson’s focusing on big, large amplitude movements to promote independence. Erin also has clinical experience with patients with cardiopulmonary complications and other comorbidities.

Erin’s treatment approach is very hands on with a focus on keeping her patients as involved as possible during their physical therapy experience and rehabilitation.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of sept 29 - OCT 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on kindness and generosity. Some people you deal with in the week ahead may be cranky or cantankerous. If you are ethical no one will be able to harm your reputation by spreading gossip and innuendo.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During the week ahead, you may learn a new skill or become fascinated by a subject that improves your life in some important way. Work conditions may seem restrictive or intolerable if you ignore the rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you focus too closely on the minute details you might miss the big picture. You will be able to break away from a rigid mindset after the middle of the week. Then you can easily embrace an onthe-job learning opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Watching the world from an ivory tower won’t put the money in the bank. You must work hard and employ a realistic attitude to reach the top of the ladder.

Don’t become discouraged by criticisms in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Understanding the facts may be more important than the facts themselves. A piece of news could persuade you to make a fateful change that could affect your financial situation. Remain cautious early in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the week to come you may worry about paying your bills or taking care of possessions. Fix whatever breaks and fulfil your obligations but don’t volunteer

to take on any additional duties or financial commitments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Steer clear of family feuds. Don’t let home grown prejudices or pride blind you to the truth. In the week ahead, you might be forced to follow through on your promises but receive little recognition for your efforts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Reverse the polarity. The upcoming week might teach you that happiness is just as contagious as negativity. Avoid starting anything of importance until the end of the week when conditions are more favorable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Meet challenges with composure. You may be surprised to find you excel at activities you never dared to try before. You may be miserly about pennies now but can spend more freely by the end of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Buck up and suck it up. The first few days of the week may be filled with minor challenges and crises of conscience. Stay on top of deadlines but don’t take on more responsibilities than you can safely handle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stay focused on straddling the middle ground where you can be both sociable and businesslike as this week plays out. Since you may be thrown in contact with others who expect the best try to look your best.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Play now, pay later. You might have more interest in social activities than in work, but don’t ignore obligations.

Schedule important financial decisions and crucial business appointments for the last half of the week.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen As Autumn Approaches, Start Planning Your First Batch Of Seasonal Fruit Fritters

By Wolfgang Puck

Some of my happiest childhood memories of autumn involve weekend daytrips to pick apples with my mother and grandmother. We’d pack a picnic and come home with bags and bags of beautiful red, gold and green fruit - not to mention all the apples we’d munch on right under the trees.

I’m so happy to see that it’s still possible in many places today to enjoy such outings. Even in greater Los Angeles, where I live, you can jump in the car and - just two and a half hours later - find yourself in beautiful countryside filled with orchards offering so many different kinds of apples you can pick for yourself.

Apple season in all its variety inspires me to prepare so many different recipes. I love to make apple salads, combining chunks of the sweet, tart, crisp, juicy fruit with bitter greens (like arugula and radicchio), toasted nuts, sweet dates and mustard vinaigrettes. Baked apples also delight me; their hollowed-out cores filled with dried fruit, nuts, a little butter and brown sugar. Chunky apple sauce is wonderful, served at breakfast and topped with yogurt or crème fraiche. Of course, I can’t resist a good apple pie or tart with a golden-brown crust and some whipped cream or ice cream. My list could go on and on.

But one of my favorite ways to prepare autumn apples is to cut them up into matchstick shapes and turn them into fritters. I’ll make an easy batter of flour, egg and buttermilk, flavoring it with familiar apple pie spices and adding baking powder to aerate the batter for lighter, crispier results.

Then, I coat spoonfuls of the matchsticks with the batter and ease them into hot oil. Finally, I dust the freshly fried fritters with some confectioners’ sugar and serve them with a caramel sauce. (I have included an easy recipe for the sauce; but you should feel free to use your favorite store-bought version or some other sweet sauce you think would go well.) You could also accompany them with a scoop of good vanilla ice cream, if you like.

Frying the fritters is especially easy if you have an inexpensive electric countertop deep-fryer that regulates the temperature so they cook quickly and don’t absorb oil. But you can also achieve good results with a heavy pan and a deep-frying thermometer that clips to its side; adjust the heat yourself to keep the desired temperature steady.

While the fritters naturally fall into the dessert category, I also think they make a delicious accompaniment to roast poultry, pork or ham. This gives you even more ways to enjoy them throughout autumn, right up to Thanksgiving dinner and throughout the holiday season!

SPICED APPLE FRITTERS Serves 6 to 8 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Pinch ground allspice Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1 large egg 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk 2 pounds (1 kg) red or golden delicious apples 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice Peanut oil or vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Caramel sauce (optional, recipe follows) Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and dashes of salt and white pepper into a medium mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. While stirring the flour mixture continuously with the whisk, gradually add the wet ingredients, whisking until smooth. Cover loosely and set aside at cool room temperature for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel and core the apples. Slice, stack and cut them into matchsticks about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick and 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) long.

Put the sticks in a bowl and toss with just enough lemon juice to coat lightly and prevent them from turning brown.

Heat about 3 inches (7.5 cm) of oil in an automatic deep-fryer or a heavy pot on the stove to 365 F (185 C). Place a platter covered in a double thickness of paper towels nearby.

With a tablespoon, scoop up a heaping spoonful of the matchsticks, draining off any liquid, and place in the batter, turning gently to coat thoroughly. With the tablespoon, scoop up the spoonful of coated matchsticks and then use another spoon to carefully ease the spoonful into the hot oil. Repeat quickly with more matchstick spoonfuls, taking care not to overcrowd the oil. Fry, gently turning as needed with a wire skimmer, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the paper towels and repeat with remaining batches.

To serve, transfer the fritters to a clean, warmed platter and dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar.

Spoon caramel sauce into individual ramekins on dessert plates, and pass the fritters for dipping.

CARAMEL SAUCE Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) water 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Spread the sugar evenly in a deep, heavy, large saucepan. Pour the water evenly over the sugar.

Over medium-high heat, cook without stirring, tilting the pan gently once or twice to insure that all the sugar dissolves, until the syrup starts bubbling, about 3 minutes.

Cook at a vigorous boil, watching attentively, until the syrup just begins turning a golden color, 5 to 6 minutes. Gently move the pan from side to side, without stirring, so the syrup continues to color evenly. Reduce the heat to medium.

Continue cooking the syrup, reducing the heat slightly, until it turns very dark amber, gives off slight wisps of smoke, and smells almost burnt, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Carefully but quickly pour in the cream to stop the cooking. The caramel will bubble up vigorously, so keep your hands well clear. Immediately reduce the heat to low. Whisk to blend. Add the butter and simmer 1 minute longer, whisking until smooth.

Pour into a heatproof container. Use immediately or cover and store up to several days in the refrigerator, where it will thicken as it cools. Reheat gently in a double boiler, in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat, or in the microwave.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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