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By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD - Put a winning season into the books for the Georgian Court University women’s volleyball team.

The Lions were 22-10 overall, including 12-4 at home.

They were 16-3 in the seven-team Central Atlantic Athletic Conference South Division for a tie for second place with Thomas Jefferson University.

GCU’s 16 CACC wins were the program’s most since 2009. Its 22 overall wins are the most in a single season since 2009.

The Lions finished the 2018 season with the third highest overall wins total in the 14team conference. They fell to Post University 3-1 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tou r nament –Photo courtesy of Georgian Court University semifinals.

Georgian Court’s Jaime Sweeney makes a set. She played for Toms River East.

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Security Referendum, Aid Request Both Fail

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Brick voters narrowly defeated a $12.5 million referendum held during the general election to fund security upgrades to district schools that included secure entrances, cameras, lockdown systems and much more.

There were 12,846 residents who voted for the referendum and 12,885 who voted against it, which defeated the question by only 39 votes.

This comes at the heels of news that Brick schools would lose state adjustment aid of $25 million over seven years (see The Brick Times July 14, 2018).

(Referendum - See Page 2)

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St. Dominic’s Honored For Excellence

By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK - St. Dominic School was recognized during a recent Township Council meeting after being selected as one of the few national s c h o ol s t o r e c e ive a 2018 Blue Ribbon School Award.

Mayor John G. Ducey said t hat si nce –Photo byJudy Smestad-Nunn 19 8 2 , t h e U S D e - St. Dominic Principal Carol L. Bathmann stands with students before the par tment of Educa- public and the governing body and explains why the school won the award. tion ( US DOE) has b e e n r e c o g n i z i n g academic excellence De pa r t ment of E d“In 2018, the counout st a nd i ng pu bl ic and exemplary high ucation and pr ivate cil nom i nated on ly and private elemen- performance. schools are nominat- 50 s c h o ol s a r o u n d t a r y, m i d d l e a n d Ea ch yea r publ ic ed by the Council of t h e c o u n t r y b a s e d h ig h schools based s c h o ol s a r e n o m i - American Education, on applications they u p o n t h e i r ove r a l l nated through the NJ he said.

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Congressman MacArthur’s Local Offices Closing Dec. 21

By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – During the trans it io n f r o m C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacArthur to Congressman-elect Andy Kim, MacArthur’s local offices will close on Dec. 21, the Friday before Christmas. His Wash i ng ton, D.C. of f ice close d on Nov. 27.

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A spokesman for K i m s a id t h a t h e w i l l b e s wo r n i n on Jan. 3. It is unknown as of press time where his off ices will be lo cated.

To m s R i v e r ’s business administrator Don Guardian said that K im hasn’t reached out t o Tom s R ive r t o utilize that space.

T he tow nsh ip is looking at options for how to utilize

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Referendum: Continued From Page 1

During the November Board of Education meeting, School Business Administrator James Edwards said that the commissioner of education had denied the school’s emergency aid request, and that the Brick School District has appealed that denial.

That’s true, said Superintendent of Schools Gerard Dalton.

“In discussion with the Executive County Superintendent it was determined we have the ability to appeal that decision,” he said during the meeting. “Mr. Edwards and his office staff provided detailed information to further appeal the commissioner’s finding and pointed to duplicated information in the finding to challenge what they outlined to us.”

The school district would be moving ahead with litigation against the Department of Education, Dalton said. The central office team, district administrators and others have been working to prepare “volumes of data” for the attorneys representing this case.

“The biggest challenge for our team is determining what would occur if the predictions of loss of funding up to $23 million did occur in the next seven years,” he said.

“The community needs to understand the severity of these potential cuts as administrators have been trying to prepare them,” Dalton said.

“The administration and the Board certainly do not support these cuts, but we are charged with considering what may occur should the loss of funding continue.”

The cuts could result in increased class sizes

due to the elimination of staff; the elimination of programs both during the school day and extracurricular activities; the elimination of innovative curricular programs for all learners; the possibility to the return to half-day kindergarten; and more.

“This list is exhaustive, and I will tell you it has been an emotional drain for our district administrators to even have to consider these,” Dalton said.

It’s true that enrollment has declined, but while looking at 10 years of data, at one time class sizes were over 30 and the district was crunched for space.

There was no full-day kindergarten, so only the number of kindergarten classrooms were used across the district.

“We will continue to pursue all paths to restore school funding, but it’s important that our community begin to understand the implications of the loss of state aid, should it continue,” Dalton said.

In other news, long-time administrator Dennis Filippone said he would be retiring on February 1, 2019 after 40 years and five months of service.

Dalton thanked Filippone for his leadership and said he would be greatly missed. Filippone was the acting superintendent of schools when Dalton took over this year.

“Dennis is someone I feel I have known for many years. He’s someone who’s so easy to relate to because of his genuine warmth and concern for others,” Dalton said.

“He has been and continues to be a true advocate for each student in this district. I personally congratulate him on his distinguished career,” he said. “He’s touched the lives of many. Dennis, I

wish you all the best. He’s been a great support to me in this transition.”

Filippone said he has spent 53 of his 63 years in the school system since he was also a student here.

“The good thing is, I got into the business to work with kids, and I’ll still be able to do that,” he said. “Everything that I have I owe to the district and the community. Thank you all for everything - it really has been awesome working with you. I do appreciate it.”

He said he’s not finished yet and would be at the next two Board of Education meetings.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 13 in the auditorium of Brick Memorial High School.

Georgian:

Continued From Page 1 “Overall, we are generally happy with the season,” seventh-year Georgian Court coach Dan Sempkowski said. “However, our expectation was to win the conference championship. We knew we were an improved team from last year just from the fact we did not have any seniors in 2017.

Our team at minimum was a year more experienced in addition to the hard work everyone put in and some key additions through recruitment.”

Earlier this season, the Lions topped host Post 3-0.

“I am not sure I would say we under achieved,” Sempkowski said. “We just

did not win the biggest matches when we needed to.”

Sempkowski said this year’s team was strong in several phases of the sport.

“Passing and defense were the keys as well as balancing our offense out,” he said. “We were an extremely well-rounded team that hoped to run all of its hitters as opposed to focusing on either one or two hitters.

Passing and ball control helped us do that.

The team worked hard.”

The Lions’ 5-foot-10 Amy Bruno, a junior right side hitter-middle blocker from Barnegat High School, earned first team all-conference honors. She was fifth on the Lions in points with 224 and added 170 kills, 80 blocks and 16 digs.

“Amy comes into every volleyball season in the best shape of her life,” Sempkowski said. “She is physically among the most dominant athletes on the floor in every match. She had some knee and shoulder issues, mostly tendinitis, as well for 2018.

Both were minimal issues this year because of all of the rehabilitation work she did all year. Blocking and hitting are always Amy’s strong points.

“Amy is on the quiet side. She is someone who is a doer as opposed to talking about it.”

Sempkowski said he saw Bruno compete at the club and high school levels.

“We felt her physicality would translate to our level (NCAA Division II),” he said.

“Fortunately, we were correct. She was recruited to play right side, but filled in at middle blocker due to the team’s need in (Georgian - See Page 11)

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Continued From Page 1 received,” Ducey said during the council meeting. “For more than 50 years, Brick Township is fortunate to be home to one of those schools selected, St. Dominic School.”

A total of 349 schools were selected

by US DOE to be a National Blue Ribbon School, and of those, 300 were public schools and only 49 were private schools, the mayor said.

“On October 1, 2018, St. Dominic School learned from the US DOE Secretary Betsy DeVos during an assembly with students and staff, that they were one of the private schools chosen to receive their prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award,” Ducey said.

The students and staff have been celebrating ever since, he added.

“If one drives past St. Dominic School and church, you will see dozens of blue ribbons proudly displayed,” he said.

St. Dominic School was invited to the 2018 awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on November 7 and 8, where all the national Blue Ribbon school honorees were presented with a special plaque and flag to signify their exemplary status, Ducey said.

He then presented St. Dominic Principal Carol L. Bathmann with a proclamation naming November 21 as St. Dominic National Blue Ribbon School Day. “We are very, very lucky to have St. Dominic’s here in Brick Township. They provide a quality education, and to be recognized nationally is a tremendous accomplishment,” Ducey said.

Principal Bathmann credited hard work, a “fantastic” faculty and hardworking students with winning the award.

She said that in order to become a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence,

students must score in the top 15 percent of the country in math and language arts.

“So, we did it, we’re very proud, and I want to congratulate all 464 students and a faculty of about 50,” the principal said. “They come to school every day with a smile on their face.

Our teachers give 200 percent and I thank them for everything that they do each and every day. They give a faith-filled education to our students,” she said.

St. Dominic’s Father Brian Patrick Woodrow credited the faculty, volunteers and staff at St. Dominic for making a difference for the future.

“This is our future here,” said Father Brian, pointing to the students. “The future is bright, and it’s because they do it with academic prowess, the likes of which is nationally recognized with a blue ribbon. But more importantly, they teach these young boys and girls how to get to heaven and bring others with them,” he said.

“Faith, knowledge, and love of this world,” Father Brian said. “A blue ribbon and a golden ticket to Heaven at St. Dominic’s.”

In other news, Mayor Ducey said the township has been getting a lot of noise complaints since the state Department of Transportation has been dredging township channels 24/7 (See The Brick Times November 17, 2018).

“It’s very noisy, this dredging project, and we were told specifically by the state that there’s no authority that covers water-based projects, so they can go 24/7 from July 1 through December 31,” he said.

The DOT has a complaint line is 609 530-2110, Ducey said.

“So, if anyone is being kept up at night, or during the day, whatever the case may be, please call that number,” he said.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

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Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

TRENTON - Senator Robert Singer (R-30th) said it’s clear when you follow the money that Governor Phil Murphy’s interest in marijuana legalization has little to do with improving social justice.

“If improving social justice was truly the Governor’s goal, he could have supported the legislation that I sponsor with Senator Rice to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana,” said Singer. “That

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith’s (R-4 th) legislation to provide humanitarian relief to genocide victims in Iraq and Syria, and hold ISIS perpetrators accountable - HR 390, the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018 - passed the House after over two years in the making.

“When genocide or other atrocity crimes are perpetrated, the United States should direct humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery aid to enable these people to survive - especially when they are minorities whose existence as a people is atrisk,” Smith stated on the House Floor before the vote. “HR 390 would ensure our actions match our words.”

Less than 200,000 Christians remain in Iraq, down from 1.4 million in 2002 and 500,000 in 2013, before ISIS swept through the region on its genocidal campaign. Many of the remaining Christians in Iraq are displaced, mostly in Erbil in the Kurdistan region, and need assistance to return to their homes and stay in Iraq. After the ISIS invasion, 60,000 Yazidis fled to Europe, and of the 550,000 Yazidis still in Iraq, 280,000 remain displaced and only 20 percent have been able to return to their historic homeland of Sinjar, according to the Yazdi organization Yazda.

Those displaced will also need assistance to return to their homes.

Smith introduced the legislation

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Singer: Murphy’s Marijuana Legalization All About The Money

would prevent both arrests and incarceration, solving the social justice problem for most people. We could have done that a year ago.

The fact that Governor Murphy never truly considered decriminalization tells you that money, not social justice, is the driving force behind the movement to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in New Jersey.”

The Rice/Singer legislation,

S-1926, would decriminalize the possession of ten grams or less of marijuana and personal-use amounts of regulated marijuana-infused products.

In contrast, the “New Jersey Marijuana Legalization Act,” which advanced from Senate and Assembly committees, creates a large bureaucratic framework to regulate the sale and taxation of marijuana for

recreational use.

Similarly, legislation which advanced to update the state’s medical marijuana program includes a prolonged five-year phase out of the state sales tax on medical marijuana.

“Legislative committees passed a bill to levy a 14 percent tax on recreational marijuana, which the Governor is fighting to be 25 percent, but we’re still

supposed to believe it’s not about the money,” added Singer.

“And why is marijuana the only prescription that’s subject to the sales tax? If it’s not about the money, we should eliminate the tax on medical marijuana today, not five years from now.

It certainly appears that money is the primary concern driving marijuana legislation in New Jersey.”

Bill Would Help Groups Targeted By Genocide in 2016 and again in 2017, with lead Democrat cosponsor Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA). “Tens of thousands of religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria were targeted for genocide by ISIS between 2014 and 2017,” Rep. Eshoo said. “As survivors return to their homes and begin rebuilding their communities, the United States government must make it a priority to help families in need of assistance now, while ensuring the perpetrators of these crimes against humanity are held accountable. H.R. 390 will aid in these efforts and send a powerful message to these communities that we haven’t forgotten them.”

Among other key provisions, H.R. 390 authorizes and directs the Administration to: Fund entities, including faithbased ones, that are providing humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery aid on-the-ground to genocide survivors from religious and ethnic minorities;

Assess and address the humanitarian vulnerabilities, needs, and triggers that might force these survivors to flee; Identify warning signs of deadly violence against religious and ethnic minority communities in Iraq or Syria that have been victims of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes; Support entities conducting criminal investigation into ISIS perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Iraq – including collecting and preserving evidence that links specific perpetrators to specific atrocity crimes and is usable in a range of courts; and Encourage foreign governments to add identifying information about suspected ISIS perpetrators to their security databases and security screening and to apprehend and prosecute perpetrators.

Smith introduced the legislation following a human rights mission he led to Erbil, in the

Kurdistan region of Iraq, in December of 2016 at the invitation of Archbishop Bashar Warda of the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil. There the U.S. delegation met with genocide survivors, religious leaders, aid workers from the Archdiocese, and officials from the U.S., other governments and the United Nations, and non-governmental organizations.

Many Christian survivors of the ISIS genocide in Iraq and Syria had reported receiving no aid from the U.S. or the UN, relying completely upon aid from donations of non-governmental organizations like the Knights of Columbus and Aid to the Church in Need. The Trump Administration has focused on targeted religious and ethnic minorities whose survival is at risk, including Yezidis and Christians, under the leadership of Vice President Pence. This legislation provides the foundation for future appropri-

ations and clear, detailed authority for the Executive Branch.

H.R. 390 was co-sponsored by members from both parties in the House, and leading faith-based groups and religious and human rights leaders support the bill, including Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Yezidi survivor of ISIS slavery, and all four of the former Ambassadors-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, who span Republican and Democrat administrations.

As chairman of the House global human rights subcommittee, Smith has held 10 hearings in whole or in part on the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria. He has called attention to the atrocities committed by ISIS there, the lack of access that genocide victims there have to vital aid, and what the U.S. could be doing to ensure the safe return home of genocide survivors who wish to remain in their homeland.

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“This funding is critical to helping low-income families across New Jersey access the quality and affordable health care they deserve,” Sen. Menendez

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Continued From Page 2 2017. She had such a great year that we kept her there for 2018. We hope Amy continues to improve on her consistency as well as in the flexibility to play multiple positions.”

Shana Rayside, a 6-foot-1 junior right side hitter from Lakewood, paced the Lions in blocks (81) and was second on the team in kills (244). She added 49 digs and was third on the team in points with 290. She scored 10 kills in the semifinals.

“Shana took the biggest jump forward of any of our returning athletes,” said Sempkowski, a former Ramapo College men’s standout and ex-assistant men’s coach at the NCAA Division III school. “On the court, she became much more consistent and helped us win many games. Off the court, she stepped up and took a role in our leadership core. Hitting and blocking are her strong points. She was the leading blocker in our conference at her position.

“Shana came into this year in the best shape of her life. Her on the court experience is really starting to take over. We expect her to be the best right side in the conference in 2019.”

Former Toms River East player Jaime Sweeney, a 5-foot-6 sophomore setter, was second in the CACC with 336 assists and added 151 digs. She handed out 15 assists in the semifinals.

“Her setting abilities helped us to run our offense and have as much success as we did,” Sempkowski said. “Whether she was either starting or coming off the bench, she did a great job of bringing some consistency to the team and the offense. Her experience and being around the program certainly helped.”

Senior outside hitter-right side hitter Jessica Sipili, a Lakewood resident who played for Monsignor Donovan (now Donovan Catholic), posted 11 kills and 26 digs. She’s 5-foot-10.

“Jessica was a returning captain and one of the biggest leaders in our leadership core,” Sempkowski said. “She is also one of our brightest athletes who truly gets the job done in the classroom. She is simply a role model in everything she does.”

Sophomore outside hitter Aubrey Binkley, a Toms River North product, was third on the team in digs (249) and kills (241) and second on the club in points (309 1/2). She added 21 assists. The 5-foot-10 Binkley notched 10 kills in the semifinals.

The Brick Times, December 8, 2018, Page 11 “Aubrey is an all-around strong athlete who rarely gets rattled by the situation,” Sempkowski said. “When she is on, she helps us win in every way. When one aspect of her game is off, she still helps us win by being able to do so much more - hitting, blocking, passing, defense and serving tough. She played in 114 sets this year because she can simply help us in so many ways. She took a bigger role on the offensive side this year than she did last year.”

Senior outside hitter-right side hitter Peggy Rosario, who hails from Puerto Rico, was an all-conference second-team selection. She paced the Lions in points (356), kills (298) and digs (255) and added 15 blocks. She led the Lions in kills each season. She’s 5-foot-10.

“Her on the court contributions cannot be ignored,” Sempkowski said. “She ended her career among our statistical leaders in kills, digs and aces. She was in great shape this year. She clearly worked hard all summer.

Her consistency improved this year.”

The team’s captains were Rosario, Sipili, Rayside, Binkley and freshman Grace Fenn, a 6-foot middle blocker-right side from Phoenix, Az. “We ran a leadership core which was a little different, but with the hope of building more leaders for future teams,” Sempkowski said.

While on the recruiting trail, Sempowski looks for several qualities in athletes.

“The obvious things are the player’s volleyball skills, potential and general athletic abilities,” he said. “Other important pieces to us are strong academics, leadership qualities and other off the court intangibles. At the end of the day, we want athletes who love volleyball. Few people love early morning workouts, but if you love volleyball and see where those workouts will take you, then you’ll have on the court success and volleyball won’t seem like a job when you get to college.

“In general, the team consists of a great group of athletes who come into the gym to work hard every day. They love volleyball and love winning.”

The assistant coach is Jason Ulrich, who completed his sixth season. The former Brick Township athlete began the Jackson Memorial girls team and coaches the Jaguars’ boys team.

“He has turned the boys team into a Shore Conference top four team,” Sempkowski said. “His love of volleyball helps all of his athletes.”

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After a brief introduction to Geocaching, participants will be given coordinates and turned loose in the park after a multi-cache.

The first team to find the final cache will receive a prize. You will need a GPS unit or an equivalent smartphone app to participate.

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Willow Springs Rehab Hosts Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser

By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – Love the holidays but hate gift-wrapping? Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has the fix! Join in on December 19 for a Holiday Wrapping Fundraiser and Happy Hour at the center, located at 1049 Burnt Tavern Road.

Bring your boxed presents along and for a

small donation of $5 per present, get your gifts wrapped! The fundraiser will be held from 3-6 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Women’s Club of Point Pleasant Statewide Project.

To RSVP, contact Kathy Kimm at kkimm@willowspringsrehab.com or at 732-840-3700. Walk-ins welcome!

Annunciation Orthodox Church Annual Holiday Cookie Sale BRICK – Join in the fun at the Annunciation Orthodox Church Annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., featuring homemade cookies like Grandma used to make. Choose from a wide selection of your favorites! We will feature several varieties baked hot from the oven that morning! Our freshly made walnut and poppy seed rolls are perfect for your holiday

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Beautiful handcrafted gifts will also be for sale, perfect for everyone on your shopping list! Hand carved shore birds by a local artist, hand knitted treasures and ethic gifts, too! We also will be collecting gently used coats for adults and children in our area.

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With last summer’s passage of the Over-theCounter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, you may wonder how it affects your health care. As an AudigyCertified™ practice, we consider patient education an important part of delivering excellent service, so count on us for timely news to support your hearing wellness.

What does the law do? The legislation, part of the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act, will allow the retail sale of hearing aids for adults with self-perceived mild to moderate hearing loss — without the crucial involvement of an audiologist or medical doctor.

When will I see its impact? Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing technology is at most a few years from being publicly available until federal regulations for safety, labeling, and manufacturing are developed.

What are the pros of this change? The law could help expand consumer access to hearing technology, motivate even more people to seek hearing help, and inspire more technical innovations that benefit patients.

What are the cons? Access to hearing health care is vital, but the law unfortunately will enable self-treatment for a serious physical condition that trained, licensed professionals are more suited to evaluate, diagnose, and treat.

Aren’t OTC hearing devices already available? You may be thinking of personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are wearable electronic devices used for activities such as bird-watching or TV-viewing to make a sound louder — not to take the place of properly fit hearing aids.

What’s the difference between OTC devices and PSAPs? Currently available PSAPs are

neither FDA-approved nor recommended to treat actual hearing loss. OTC hearing technology will be FDA-regulated but won’t be available for a while.

Once available on the market, will OTCs address my hearing needs? Hearing loss is often an inner-ear problem, but sometimes it’s a different issue such as earwax buildup, a foreign object in the ear canal, or an ear infection that may cause temporary hearing difficulty. A PSAP or OTC won’t tackle these types of underlying problems.

What else should I know about OTCs? OTCs will address only mild to moderate hearing loss, and even then, noise processing will be far less than a traditional hearing aid. They won’t always offer a successful fit and may be less specific for your situation.

What’s the benefit of choosing provider-fit hearing aids instead? Unlike OTCs and PSAPs, provider-fit hearing aids can address the full spectrum of hearing impairment from mild to profound. They’re already FDA-approved, are recommended to treat hearing loss, and can adjust to environmental variables such as background noise as well as help your brain process sound.

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

Why Your Thyroid Still Bothers You

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. If there’s one thing I’m sensitive to, it’s an incorrect diagnosis. You probably are too. I bet many of you reading this today have spent lots of money over the years, trying to address all the incorrect diagnoses that well-meaning physicians arbitrarily assigned to you.

Today’s article is about thyroid because it gets misdiagnosed probably 1000 times a day or more! Perhaps you’ve been told you have depression, bipolar, heart disease, anxiety, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic UTIs or Raynaud’s phenomenon. What if I told you all these problems could stem from undiagnosed hypothyroidism. And your labs will show up as normal.

Take “Beth” for example. She told her physician about her sudden irrational fears, and mild anxiety about things that never used to bother her before. It was weird for her to suddenly feel this mentally unsettled, and at times shaky.

Her physician in Connecticut talked to her for 10 minutes then ordered Alprazolam to be taken throughout the day. This medication is in the category of “benzodiazepines,” and it is a popular anti-anxiety and sleep medication. The problem I have with this is two-fold: • Why would any doctor prescribe an addictive drug as the first line agent?

These drugs have the capacity to change your brain in scary ways over time by down-regulating GABA receptors. Why bring the big guns out right away when something more benign could be tried first?

• Why didn’t he test her for Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism, when anxiety is often

one of the first symptoms? Other symptoms include constipation, dry skin, hair loss, brain fog, and feeling constantly cold. Sudden unexplained anxiety, bipolar or odd mood swings could be a tell-tale sign of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is exactly what Beth had. It was uncovered 2 years later.

Missing the diagnosis of hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s could mean that you continue to feel awful. Not getting the right treatment will cause the crumbling of your job, relationships, financial security (conventional medical labs and treatments are not cheap) and while hard to measure, your personal self-esteem.

Doctors shouldn’t shoot in the dark. I am worried you’re getting heavily medicated with mind-bending drugs, like Beth is, instead of getting simple thyroid hormone to replace what’s missing! Did you know that thyroid hormone declines naturally with age, just like our estrogen and testosterone? Your lab results cannot be trusted.

There are many reasons that your thyroid might be bothering you, and your doctor won’t catch it. The number one reason is that thyroid hormone may be locked outside the cell. It has to get inside your cell to help you. Also, conversion rates to activated T3 go down with stress, pregnancy and grief. Would you like to know all of the reasons? If so, I’ll share a free copy of my ebook: “THYROID - 5 Reasons You Don’t Get Well”. I also wrote a food guide for people with Hashimoto’s called “Hashi No No’s.” Just email me at ScriptEssentials@suzycohen.com and specify which ebook(s) you would like.

(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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Dear Joel Hot Or Cold?

Dear Joel, I like the bedroom nice and toasty but it seems like I married Frosty the Snowman. The minute I fall asleep he turns off the heat and I wake up with my teeth chattering. I’m sure there must be other winter/ summer couples out there, any good solutions?

Answer Well the original answer would have been to move to a different bedroom until the ice melts, but thanks to today’s technology, there are a few more options. Try getting a smart thermostat installed and set the heat on a timer. This way he can have it cold from midnight until an hour before you get up. Then you can add an electric blanket for the

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Today’s world is filled with scams. It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone.

A new assault on victims is in the form of Lottery and Sweepstake scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or prizes. The scammers may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate?

Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fees, delivery fees, legal fees or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red flag!

The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail. Once you give them cash they are likely to ask for more and more. One trick the scammers use to

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Continued From Page 1 MacArthur’s office after he leaves.

“The district offices are not able to accept any new cases,” MacArthur said in a press release. “We have notified constituents with open casework that their cases can be transferred to Senators Menendez or Booker, or can wait for Congressman-elect Kim to open

his office. If you have any questions, please contact our staff at (856) 2675182 or (732) 569-6495. We are in the process of contacting every constituent with an open case.

“South Jerseyans deserve a seamless transition and my staff and I are working diligently to prepare New Jersey’s Third Congressional District’s offices for Cong ressman-elect A ndy K im,” MacArthur continued. “It has been a

great honor to serve the people of the Third District. Debbie and I are immensely grateful to South Jerseyans for this opportunity to serve and look forward to our next chapter. After four years in Congress, and meeting several thousand hardworking South Jerseyans, I am convinced that our country’s best days are ahead of us. Working together, there’s nothing Americans can’t do.”

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BUSINESS PROFILE I&G FARMS

By Donna Frances Madej During the past months while we were enjoying the showcase of glorious seasonal fruits, vegetables and vegetation presented to us by I&G Farms at their family farm market, behind the scenes activity continued. Twenty-thousand mums, countless number of cornstalks, pumpkins and lots of straw later, the leaves fall and we’ve been anxiously waiting for the intermission to end…

Act three and the wait is over!

If you’re not already a fan of the “growers for all seasons,” now is the time to stop by 150 Whitesville Road, Jackson, for your holiday decorating and floral needs. Thanks to I&G Farms, there’s no need to settle for “typical” wreaths, swags, sprays, or grave blankets. And don’t even think about purchasing your poinsettias at a big box or grocery store and your Christmas tree on a corner or in a parking lot. Often when you buy a poinsettia from somewhere other than a grower, there’s actually no flower left, only colored leaves, due to it not being treated correctly in transit. The flower of the poinsettia is berry like, located in the center of the plant and is called the bract.

I&G’s poinsettias are grown right here in greenhouses beginning in July, are breathtaking and will surpass your expectations. As far as the trees…who knows how long ago they were cut down? Here, beautiful, healthy, fresh cut Frazer Fur Christmas trees.

Irene Johnston refers to the staff that assists her throughout the year and helps create the holiday

Where The Stage Is Set For Holiday Magic merchandise as “the most incredible, gifted designers that you’d ever want to see.” They offer premade and custom made items and lovingly craft their creations in the market, which has magically been transformed into a decorating center. Bins of embellishments and a large variety of ribbon enable you to personalize your choice and help create something very special. Bows are available, pre or handmade, and add the perfect touch to many creations. Theme wreaths are popular and if you have items you’d like to incorporate, including lights, you’re more than welcome to bring them in.

I&G Farms have provided wreaths for area businesses and always deliver upscale, meticulously crafted creations. Ideally, a week is requested for custom orders but the staff has been known to deliver in less time.

“With our custom wreaths, people usually request them large; 24, 36, 48 inches. That’s an inside dimension, so you have to double that,” Irene explains. “Sometimes they want smaller ones to match and we’ll do that too.”

A back room that’s refrigerated, ice, moisture and a cover on them helps Irene preserve the wreaths and keep them looking their finest.

“I usually get them the week before we open because we need time to start making them and decorating them to get them outside for people to buy.

She advises that fresh wreaths be displayed outside, not inside and warns that heat, especially

fireplaces, are a major reason for needles to dry out and fall off.

Spraying them with water will keep them moist and increase their longevity once you bring it home.

Premium fresh balsam greens from Nova Scotia, Canada is used for some wreaths, grave blankets and sprays. Various greens from the farm are cut and incorporated into the designs to add color, giving them a different look. Irene and her staff also make their own picks (used in their creative process) and once again need to take precaution to prevent finger injury.

“They’re sharp, and when you push them through the wreaths you have to tape your fingers up to protect them from getting poked, which hurt,” Irene exclaims. “Once I forgot about it (wrapped fingers) and went to a store to get something and the lady said, “Oh you poor thing!”

Back to the poinsettias! They’re named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Minister to Mexico, who brought them back to the U.S., started to cultivate them and turned them into what they are today. At I&G Farms, you’ll find the traditional red, white and pink colored poinsettias but also Novelties, which are unusual hues and combinations; mauve and peach; marbled and speckled. Names include Picasso, reds and pinks with what looks like a marbled effect and Monet, an abstract with different colors. Pot sizes range from 5 to 14 inches, the largest having 30-35 flowers. They come with a really nice decorative pot cover and if desired, can be adorned with branches and greens.

A Christmassy combo of red and white plants is also very popular.

Remember that poinsettias should not be subjected to a temperature below 55 degrees and since they like a dryer condition, should not be overwatered. When a poinsettia gets overwatered it droops, causing people to think that it needs more water.

According to Irene, “I always tell people to pick up the pot and feel the weight. When it’s heavy, don’t water it. When it’s light, water it.”

A Christmas tree purchased from

I&G Farms will surely enhance your holiday celebration and decor.

Ranging in height from 6-9 feet, Irene considers the Frazer Fur the Cadillac of trees as it holds its needles longer than other types of trees.

She deals with a smaller grower, who cuts trees later, resulting in a fresher tree when they arrive at I&G Farms. After purchasing, if the tree will be put up immediately, an additional cut will be made to the stump so that it will take in water, then wrapped and tied onto your vehicle. If it’s not going up right away, it should be kept in water in a cool place and the stump cut when it’s ready to be put up. Irene assures us that the first time you put the tree up after its cut; it will drink a large amount of water. It’s crucial that its receptacle be checked daily and water be replenished as needed.

Contact I&G Farms at 732-3640308, or iandgfarmsjackson@gmail. com and like them on Facebook; IGFarms. I&G Farms will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Christmas Eve. At the close of business and as the lights dim, a stillness and quietness will envelop I&G Farms until spring.

Although I&G will not “officially” reopen until then, Irene says that they’re “always here, growing all the spring flowers, always checking the phones if people need to call for anything, advice about a plant or what to do. I’ll always be there.”

Undoubtedly getting ready to return on cue for I&G Farms next major production and endless encores…Bravo Irene and staff.

Bravo!

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

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cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 8 - dec 14

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tame your temper. It isn’t always how you act but how you react that counts. Your reflexes are sharp, and you can make executive decisions on the fly, but some people may find this abrasive in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When you are challenged by important subjects you will be more successful if you perform an in-depth study. In the week ahead, your passion to reach major goals can co-exist with the daily grind of minor chores.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This isn’t the best week to add new irons to the fire. You may find it difficult to say “no,” but it is in your best interests to wait for better timing. A competitor may share information that improves a tense situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Watch your pennies like a hawk in the week ahead. You could make financial decisions without forethought or regret an expenditure. You may receive a helping hand at the workplace from an unexpected source.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Workaholics might seem glamorous to your eyes as this week unfolds.

Someone may appear to be a sterling example, but you must be careful to avoid emulating bad habits.

Steer clear of disputes and demanding people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Something from the past might block the way and frustrate your desires in the upcoming week. You can get stuck between a rock and a hard place if you initiate an important endeavor or argue with someone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Point out the pos-

itive. A vague feeling of unrest or concern could waste both time and energy in the week to come.

Clear the air with a loved one a soon as possible so that a minor skirmish doesn’t turn into a cold war.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): All things eventually change for the better. Console yourself if it seems that there is too much tension in your life during the week ahead. Have faith that the fog will clear and avoid making major life decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Try reading past the first paragraph. In an effort to deal with irritating situations quickly you might skim over the most crucial issue. In the week to come be on your best behavior and avoid controversies and conflicts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remain open to suggestions. In the week ahead, you may ignore new ideas or suffer from a tendency to rely on rigid thinking. A minor alteration in your daily work routines might solve numerous nagging problems.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Rainy day funds can be swept away during a flood. In the week ahead be cautious about financial outlays and keep a sharp eye on your bank balance. You may have a great idea but should wait to execute it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have plenty of energy, but a lack of imagination can hold you back from realizing your dreams. You may not be able to clearly outline a new idea that is beginning to emerge. Steer clear of disputes this week.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen You Say Potato, I Say Yum! This Hanukkah Recipe Takes The Cake

By Wolfgang Puck

Hanukkah has one particular distinguishing characteristic to its traditional celebration foods: They are cooked in oil. That pays homage to the one-day supply of oil that miraculously kept the sacred lamp burning for eight days after Jewish patriots recaptured the temple in Jerusalem back in the 2nd century B.C. This traditional cooking method is a lovely symbolic way to help share that story with children and adults alike, through two foods served most widely at Hanukkah parties: potato pancakes and jelly-filled donuts. I’ve certainly eaten my share of both.

I’m especially fond of potato pancakes. But, as anyone who has prepared them will tell you, a particular drawback comes with cooking them at home. The best ones are usually pan-fried in shallow oil. And, after you’ve made enough for everyone, your entire kitchen and dining area are likely to smell of oil; plus, your stovetop and surrounding areas may be covered with a fine, slick film. Because the aroma and the residue can linger for days, many cooks instead buy already-made pancakes from the deli or frozen ones that they crisp up in the oven.

So let me suggest a delicious alternative that comes, in fact, from country kitchens in France and other European countries: Make crispy, oven-baked potato pancakes called galettes de pomme de terre in French.

My galettes recipe begins by shredding baking potatoes and squeezing out all their excess moisture to help them cook up as crisp as possible, the same way traditional Jewish cooks do. But that’s where the similarity ends. The cakes are then shaped to the full diameter of a skillet in which they’re briefly browned with a little butter or oil; then, they’re transferred to a baking sheet to finish cooking in the oven, coming out golden brown and crispy as can be.

The following recipe yields four good servings (with each person getting half of a large pancake).

But the recipe doubles or triples with only a little extra work; and, once you’ve partially cooked them on the stovetop, you can hold them for up to an hour before completing the baking in the oven.

In my recipe, I also offer two ways to serve the pancakes. Grownups may prefer my savory topping of smoked salmon with a shallot-dill sour cream. Both younger and older guests alike will enjoy the more traditional combination of applesauce and plain sour cream. Either way, please consider this recipe to be a Hanukkah present that goes on giving, as the savory version goes especially well with the Champagne or other sparkling wine you’ll be opening in a matter of weeks to serve on New Year’s Eve! CRISPY POTATO GALETTES TWO WAYS Serves 4 For the potato galettes: 3 baking potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) total weight, peeled 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of it melted in advance; or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper For the shallot-dill sour cream and smoked salmon (savory topping): 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream 1 small shallot, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon or other good-quality smoked fish Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Freshly squeezed lemon juice, for brushing Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish For the applesauce and sour cream (sweet topping): 2 cups (500 mL) good-quality applesauce Ground cinnamon 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C).

For the potato galettes, use the large holes on a box grater to coarsely shred the potatoes. Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel, roll up the towel around the potatoes, and, over the sink, carefully squeeze and twist the towel to extract as much liquid as possible from the potatoes.

Transfer the potato shreds to a mixing bowl.

Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons melted butter, or 2 tablespoons of the oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.

In a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter (or heat the same amount of oil). Add half of the potatoes, and pat them into an even disk about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side, carefully turning the cake over with a wide spatula. Then, slide the potato galette onto a baking sheet, leaving room for another.

Repeat the process with the remaining butter or oil and remaining potatoes, transferring the second cake to the baking sheet. Transfer the galettes to the preheated oven, and bake until they are deep golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes longer.

Then, transfer them to 1 or 2 serving platters and leave at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the topping of your choice.

If you’d like a savory topping, make the shallot-dill sour cream: Combine the sour cream, shallot, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir well with a wire whisk, seasoning the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

At serving time, cut the galettes in half, transfer to serving plates, and spread the sour cream mixture over them. Top with the smoked salmon or other smoked fish of your choice. Lightly brush the salmon with olive oil and lemon juice. Garnish with chives.

If you’d like a sweeter topping, transfer the applesauce to a serving bowl and lightly dust it with cinnamon. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the sour cream with a wire whisk; then, transfer it to a serving bowl. At serving time, cut the galettes in half and transfer to serving plates. Pass the applesauce and sour cream for guests to help themselves.

(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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