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| December 15, 2018

–Photo by Chris Lundy Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer addresses the Ocean County Mayors’ Association at the Cove restaurant in Toms River.

By Chris Lundy that he would be continuing CoronaTOMS RIVER – Five years ago, the to’s Blue HART - Heroin Addiction Ocean County Prosecutor didn’t need Recovery Treatment - program. This a platform, said Bradley Billhimer, program allows substance abusers to the man who took over that job in turn in their dangerous substances October. at participating police departments The prosecutor’s job used to be more without any repercussions. They can straightforward, as being one of the then receive free addiction treatment top law enforcement officers in the and recovery services. region. You lock up bad guys and “The chiefs were wary of me because protect people. they thought I would cut it,” Billhimer The opioid epidemic changed all said. But he’s not. It will be part of his that. Ocean County saw 53 overdose platform to combat drug addiction in deaths in 2012. This doubled to 112 the county. reported overdose deaths in 2013.

Another part will be teaching teenThat number would almost double agers coping skills. Stress is always again to 216 in 2016, before dropping going to come, and kids need to know to 163 in 2017. However, the county how to handle it. The metaphor he is back up to 193 as of Dec. 4. used was that training would change Billhimer’s predecessor, Joseph someone from an egg to a tennis Coronato, had said it was eye-open(Epidemic - See Page 5) ing. His first year as prosecutor was 2013, just as Ocean County became vulnerable to the one-two punch of heroin and fentanyl. He saw 10 overdoses in seven days. That’s when he knew he needed a plan to combat the epidemic with more than enforcement. There needed to be more education and treatment for addicts.

Billhimer told the mayors and government officials assembled at the Ocean County Mayors’ Association meeting Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer

By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – A new Park-N-Ride will be built at Interchange 58 of the Garden State Parkway, the Board of Chosen Freeholders announced.

–Photo by Chris Lundy The Board awarded a $421,212 contract to Mathis Construction Co. of Little Egg Harbor Township, at its Dec. 5 meeting. Work is expected to begin Spring 2019.

“This new facility will service our commuters living in the southern area of Ocean County,” Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department, said. “We (Park-N-Ride - See Page 5)

Barnegat Girls Softball Champs Honored

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco The girls were honored by the committee for their championship achievement.

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Bandits Girls Travel Softball team were honored at the recent township committee meeting for their recent win as the 2018 10U All-Shore Fall League Champs.

According to the team’s website, the 10U Barnegat Bandits Travel Team finished the All-Shore Fall League season with “a hard

fought 2-1 victory over the top seeded Lincroft Lightning in the championship game to take the title.” The team finished the fall season with a 9-1-1 record in league play, as well as a 6-1-1 record in independent tournament play.

Each member of the team was called up by their coaches, and by their team nicknames, for an individual certificate of achievement.

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have been working on this for some time and I am pleased that we are now ready to award a contract and get the work under way.”

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority should reimburse the county for the project.

“This new Park-N-Ride will provide a designated paved and illuminated

Epidemic:

Continued From Page 1 ball. If you hit the ground, you need to be able to bounce back. The class would be adapted from similar strategies taught to police officers.

He also spoke highly of #NotEvenOnce, a program that is already making great strides. Created by Manchester police, and used by Berkeley, this is a three-day program where police bring realistic information about drug abuse into the classroom, and a recovered addict also tells their story. He’d like to see that expanded throughout the county.

Bot h prog r a m s wou ld be worked into health education, he said, so they wouldn’t impact regular class time.

This is not to say that enforcement is not part of the plan. Those who deal will be prosecuted more harshly. Those who are in possession of heroin will

parking area which will bring major improvements for safety and convenience for commuters in the southern area of the County especially Little Egg Harbor Township and around the Route 539 corridor,” Kelly, who serves as Director of Law and Public Safety, said. “The need for such a facility at this location is easily apparent.

“Commuters currently park on any available cleared roadside area near the interchange,” Kelly said. “In the

have a treatment plan as part of their conviction.

In the whirlwind of meetings he’s had over the first 60 days of his appointment, he’s talked to a lot of experts about a lot of different programs. But there’s one piece still missing: He told the mayors and government officials that a long-term patient treatment facility is still lacking in Ocean County.

He called for collaboration with all levels of government and education to stop the spread of addiction. He said he’s honored to have been appointed to the job, but he’s keenly aware that it is a five-year term.

Currently, a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana is being debated and mayors wanted to know his stance on the issue. “I’m not a politician but I am a father,” he said. “I took an oath to support the law and enforce the law and that’s what I’ll do.”

absence of any other alternative, commuters, in some instances, have left their vehicles in a poorly lit dirt lot off Route 539. We will now provide them with a new Park-N-Ride facility.”

Forty-nine paved parking stalls will be built, as well as an inter nal bus loading and unloading area will be provided in anticipation of future bus service to this location.

“Ocean County is a commuter county,” Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “The County has been working in partnership with the state’s 9th Legislative District leaders and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority

to advance this project. We are very pleased that it’s moving forward.”

The facility will ultimately promote carpooling.

Stormwater upgrades and a mostly maintenance-free lighting system are included in the project plans.

“There has been a demonstrated need in this area for a park and ride for a long time,” Kelly said. “This will be tremendously safer for people to leave their cars there and out of harm’s way.

“This is an important regional transportation concept that we are advancing,” Kelly said. “We look forward to the day it is complete.”

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F EATURED L ETTER Good Samaritans Exist – Right Here In Lakehurst The other day I had a fall outside the Lakehurst post office. Going to my car, I inadver tently t ripped on a small stone wh ile stepping off the curb.

Falling is a scary thing for anyone but especially for an 84-yearold woman who always needs help to get up.

For a moment, as I lay sprawled on the street, I just prayed I would not be run over by an inattentive driver!

Then I realized that there were several people su r rou nd i ng me and asking me if I had “any pain,” “could I move,” “d id I ne e d any help to stand?” I even heard someone say they had already called 911!

I was star tled.

Pleased, but surprised!

W here had all these p e o ple c o m e f r o m?

One man apologized after a minute or two because he had to go t o a n a p p oi nt m e nt , but spoke with others a rou nd me t o m a ke sure that I would not be left alone. A clerk from the post off ice a l so r e m a i ne d w it h t he g r ou p. A not he r

gentleman went to his car to get a roll of paper towels so that I would not have my head on the cold ground. Everyone wanted to help me stand. I could not allow anyone to help me up because I have a shoulder replacement and I need to have a special tech n ique to stand with assistance.

About four minutes after my fall a police off icer, Jason Guide, arrived. I explained the problem with getting erect. He maneuvered people to various positions, then bent down beh i nd me, and i n a twinkling of an eye, the kind “strangers” and the officer had me back up on my feet. I kept apologizing for all the trouble, but everyone told me they were glad to help.

I just want to thank all those persons who ma de a n emba r r a ssing event a very happy and appreciative moment for me to be truly thankful.

With sincere thanks and appreciation…

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Article On Use Of Force Doesn’t Tell Whole Story A story from NJ Advance Media (nj.com) on law enforcement use of force will look to develop controversy and discontent by providing data with little context about the use of force officers are required to use. Police officers face an unparalleled challenge of saving lives, restoring peace, and bringing criminals to justice. The situations they face are dynamic and involve split second decisions. They are not done within the safety and security of a newsroom.

The actions they take can mean life or death. In 2016 alone over 1,800 New Jersey Police Offi cers were a s s au lt e d wh i le doi ng the job of protecting the communities they serve.

The number of assaults on offi cers increased 8 percent and contempt for law enforcement is a growing trend nationwide. Often thanks to irresponsible and half-written articles like the one released.

Yes, law enforcement is permitted to use force, and newspapers buy ink in barrels. No revelations there.

Unfortunately print media has all but disappeared and has been replaced with online news. When you can’t count newspapers anymore to tout your commercial success you have to generate “clicks” to sell advertising at top dollar.

Regretfully, that has led to the demise of legitimate journalism in this country.

I knew where this “investigative report” was going the moment I saw the teaser headings and salacious preview video. It worked a few months ago for another NJ news organization so why not give it a crack here at nj.com. They have provided you with a clickable database for watercooler banter, nothing more. Like TMZ, Inside Edition and the like they are giving

Letters To The Editor you a suggestive bit of likely the officer that con- Obama’s presidential tensensational data to keep an unsuspecting public engaged. Regretfully and unfortunately they have only told half the story.

True journalists at least attempt to tell an entire story.

WHY was force used?

Was it justified? Did the officer prevent a violent rape or violent assault?

Did they tackle a fleeing robbery suspect? Was the suspect resisting arrest?

You will never know. You see, NJ.com only used the single page Use of Force repor ts. The Investigation report, supplemental reports and witness statements would tell the whole stor y but nj.com didn’t work on get t i ng t hem.

That would require significantly more work and journalistic ability instead of having interns entering data into a spreadsheet for the last several months.

Time is money when you need to generate clicks to sell advertising. Regrettably, “clicks” are today’s benchmark for journalistic success.

Unreasonable or criminal uses of force are discovered more quickly today than ever before thanks to body cams, dash cams and the omnipresent cell phone. I say “thanks to” because I don’t want those officers in our ranks as much as the public doesn’t. They don’t belong in our profession. But use of force isn’t pretty and what may look like unreasonable force to the untrained eye is an acceptable use of force under the law. That decision will be determined by a prosecutor, judge and jury, not the amount of clicks it received online or irresponsible comments under a suggestive and misleading headline to make you click.

Articles like this only makes a difficult job today incredibly more difficult.

The officer that is “number one” today in your community on the database is

sistently leads the agency in arrests. Good arrests.

He is the officer that is proactively patrolling and attempting to put a dent in crime in your community. And congratulations nj.com, now that officer will be doing everything he can to stay off your “half story” spreadsheet next year and the year after that.

Improvements to our profession will continue with the support and assistance of the communities and citizens we serve, not with click bait entertainment.

Patrick Colligan President New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association

Trump Is Mean To Everyone And Deserves Scorn In response to letter entitled “No Reason To Be Mean About Tr ump” in The Brick Times of December 1st, I feel morally obliged to offer a contrary view. I do not challenge the sincerity of the writer.

I simply cannot grasp her reasoning, par ticularly because her hero acts like the playground bully always picking fights. But, if somebody hits him back, he runs off to the school principal to complain.

This political era - or is it error? - might be described as four blind men trying to identif y an elephant with each man touching a different part of the ani mal. O ne t ouche s t he trunk and concludes it’s a snake hanging in a tree.

Another touches a foreleg and “sees” a tree. The third reaches high and grasps an ear, deciding it’s a flamingo. Who knows what the fourth man thought when he touched the tail? But let’s keep prurience out of this conversation!

For the eight years of

u re, I w rote ma ny letters to various newspaper editors, some seeing the light of day by get ting published. I suppor ted Obama, not only as our president, but also as a noble man committed to making this nation into a more perfect union. [Kindly refer to the Preamble of the Constitution.] My letters often appealed to the general public to give him a chance; to support his initiatives for the good of the economy and for the betterment of the people; even to pray for him.

Donald Trump actually rode on the back of Birtherism and bigotry to win the hearts and minds of many millions of Christian citizens. Throughout his campaign and through his two years as president, a day does not pass without some outrageous incitement to hatred, exclusion and/or violence against strangers and dissenters of his worldview. The relentless attacks against our First Amendment f lood Tweetland. The same has been t r ue whenever he speaks in person. His worldview is one of unadulterated greed, a greed without conscience, lack i ng i n self-ref lection, insatiable and with not a morsel of morality. Donald Trump is the pure narcissist and his brand of greed is endangering all of us.

Yes, in those past letters of mine, I too urged my fellow citizens to pray for Obama. Did the writer of “No Reason To Be Mean About Trump?” Or did she, as so many Americans, decide that blind belligerence and autocratic rule are what America needed?

Sadly, that is what we got!

She says: May God bless America. I say: May God bless all of humanity! Isn’t God supposed to be Father (and Mother) of all human beings?

Nicholas Molinari Brick

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By Jennifer Peacock LACEY – November has grown into December in the Lacey Township Police Department, and so has the no-shave movement for raising money for cancer awareness and research.

Police Chief Michael DiBella said his department and other emergency services in town will continue what they started for No-Shave November and keep their beards growing through New Year’s Eve. The police department, Lanoka Harbor Fire Department, Bamber Lakes Fire Department, Lanoka Harbor EMS Squad and

Lacey Township Dive Team raised $4,816 as of Nov. 30. They hope to raise $6,000 total.

Funds raised will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Prevent Cancer Foundation and Fight Colorectal Cancer.

“I want to thank all of my police officers, and the members of our emergency services for their dedication to No-Shave November.

As of January 1st, 2019, the Lacey Township Police Department grooming policy will be back in full effect until next year’s NoShave November,” DiBella said.

For more information, call Sgt. George Resetar at 609-693-6636, ext. 2590.

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Barnegat Police Unveil New Patch & Logo

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Police Department is excited to unveil our new agency patch and logo. The previous patch has been a fi xture since our change from Union Township to Barnegat Township in 1976.

The design of the new patch began with a look into the history of Barnegat. As a bayside village whose inhabitants historically made their living and often survived off of the sea, it seemed appropriate to start there. When Henry Hudson fi rst anchored off of Barnegat Inlet on September 2, 1609, it was recorded in the ship’s log that this area was “a very good land to fall in with, and a pleasant land to see.”

Hudson’s visit led to a series of explorations by Dutch ships and explorers and led to the fi rst European settlers here. It also resulted in the area being named Barendegat or Barndegat (depending on which sources you believe) which morphed into our present-day name of Barnegat.

Hudson’s ship during that fi rst visit was the Halve Maen (Half Moon), a Dutch vlieboot (flyboat). It serves as the centerpiece

of the new patch. Flying on the stern of the ship is the Prince’s Flag, which flew on Dutch ships of that period.

The Prince’s flag influenced several official flags in the area including the flags of New York City, Albany, Jersey City, Bronx, Albany, and Hofstra University, among others. In our case, its colors serve as the basis for the orange in the outside of the patch and the blue of the water.

Above “Police” on the patch sits our agency motto, “a regnati consensu,” which translates to “from the consent of the governed”-- a line borrowed from the Declaration of Independence that states “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

The patch was designed free of charge by The Emblem Authority and was created with no setup fees. The new patches also cost 24% less than our old patch.

You’ll be seeing the new patch with increasing frequency as we transition fully away from the old patch over the next couple of months.

Super Plunge XV

BRANT BEACH – Participants are invited to brave the icy, cold Atlantic Ocean, and will have plenty of time to be home for the big game. Super Plunge XV, a fundraiser organized by St. Francis Community Center and the Swim Teams of Southern Regional High School, will be on Feb. 3,

2019 at 1 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. For more information contact St. Francis Community Center at 609- 494-8861 or visit us online: stfranciscenterlbi.org.

The cost is $30 adult and $15 student if registered before January 28, 2019.

Christmas Cantata

FORKED RIVER – A Christmas Cantata, “Go Sing It on the Mountain,” by Pepper Choplin will be presented by the combined voice and hand bell choirs of the Forked River Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 22.

Gathering music will begin at 2:30 p.m.,

followed by the Cantata at 3 p.m. A reception will immediately follow the program.

Admission is free, but a good will offering will be taken.

Join us at 131 North Main Street (Route 9) for an afternoon of beautiful and inspirational music.

Painted Tuesdays: Do Your Own Thing!

LOVELADIES – Every second and fourth Tuesday each month starting September 25, 2018 through April 23, 2019, enjoy open studio time in our Painter’s Loft overlooking the beautiful Barnegat Bay marsh area at the Long Beach Island Foundation.

Talented artist, Linda Ramsay, is on hand to offer tips and pointers to improve work.

Easels and rolling surfaces provided by LBIF. Bring your own supplies- oils, acrylic, watercolors, brushes, canvas, etc.

All are welcome!

The cost is $25 per class.

Holiday Show With Singing Santa

WARETOWN – Join in at Albert Music Hall for a live concert of bluegrass and country music by regional musicians from the tristate area on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Our Singing Santa will appear during the 8 p.m. musical set and lead a holiday sing-a-long.

Children will be invited to join him on stage

and to visit and talk with him afterward. Bring your camera and enjoy this fun holiday night.

Tickets must be purchased at the door on the night of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Music 7:30 to 11 p.m. For more information, visit alberthall.org.

Adults are $5. Children under 11 are free.

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Officers participated in “No Shave November” along with several other local/state law enforcement agencies.

Little Egg Harbor Twp. Police Officer’s raised $900 total, which was from donations

made by each officer who participated. The Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local #295 agreed to match what was raised by individual officers. A donation was made to the Fox Chase Cancer Research Center in the amount of $1,800 in the memory of Tuckerton Borough Police Corporal Matthew Caufield who passed away in 2015 of cancer.

Woman’s Club Of Lacey Christmas Program

LACEY – On Dec. 18 at 1 p.m., the com mu nit y is invited to at tend the Woman’s Club of Lacey’s Christmas program at the Community Hall, Rt. 9 and Lacey Rd., Forked River, NJ. This year will include a skit performed

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Stafford Library December Events

STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Branch Library for events throughout the month of December. The branch is located at 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin. For information or to register, call 609-597-3381 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

Adults: Dec. 15 and 29, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m: String of Purls Knit/Crochet: Want to learn to knit and crochet? Join our group to learn, or bring your project with you. For beginners, bring size 9 knitting needles and light-colored 4-ply cotton or acrylic yarn.

To crochet, bring the same yarn, and size “I” crochet hook.

Dec. 17, 3 p.m.: English Conversation Group. Practice your English speaking skills in a friendly group environment. All are welcome.

Dec. 21 and 28, 12:30-4 p.m.: Mah Jongg.

Play Mah Jongg at the library.

Dec. 20, 9-11 a.m.: Division of Vocational Rehab Services Information. Do you have a disability that interferes with your ability to find or keep a job? The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services may be able to help you with free services. Drop in to

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Children: Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m.: All Together Storytime. Stories and songs for the whole family, geared toward children ages up to 5 years. REG. Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m.: Wigglers & Walkers.

Stories and play for children under 2 years of age. REG. Dec. 27, 2:30 p.m.: STEAM & Play. Join us for crafts, science, and fun. REG. Teen Programs: Dec. 19, 6 p.m.: Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Join the Teen Advisory Board to earn community service credit and build leadership skills.

Dec. 20, 7 p.m.: DIY Teen: Paint Party.

Follow along with an instructor to paint a fun winter scene. Ages 12 – 18. REG. Dec. 27, 11 a.m.: Mini-Fig Adventure for Tweens. Explore a mini adventure with a mini-fig character. Ages 9 – 14. REG. Dec. 31, 2 p.m.: Teen Volunteer Crafters: Cards for Hospitalized Kids. Help bring some cheer to hospitalized kids by making encouraging greeting cards. Ages 12 – 18.

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St. Francis Community Center $5,000 Travel Gift Certificate Raffle

BRANT BEACH –Looking for a unique gift? Want to get away this winter? Do you have a birthday or anniversary in your future? Look no further, St. Francis Community Center is raffling off a $5,000 Travel Gift Certificate, which makes a great gift for Christmas or any occasion. Why not stop by and purchase a raffle ticket (or more!) for your chance for a great trip!

Only 1,000 tickets are being sold and tickets are only $25 each. Tickets are currently on sale at the Front Desk of the St. Francis Community Center located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ. Mail in order forms is also available on line at the Center’s website: stfranciscenterlbi.org or facebook page: facebook. com/stfrancislbi.

The winner will be announced on Sunday,

February 3, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. during the Super Plunge XV Sunday festivities. After the dip in the chilly Atlantic Ocean participants head back to St. Francis Community Center for warm drinks and snacks.

The Travel Gift Certificate is redeemable at face value for air, sea, rail, auto and other travel related services and is not redeemable for cash. The Travel Gift Certificate may be redeemed at Home Town Travel, 128 Bartlett Avenue, Bartlett Commons, Rt. 9 South, West Creek, NJ (609-597-5100). The winner of the drawing does not need to be present.

For more information please call 609494-8861 or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org.

All proceeds will benefit the many programs available to the community at St. Francis Community Center.

A Very Electric Christmas

TOMS RIVER – Lightwire Theater, known for their signature brand of dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and music designed to evoke imagery, debuted their first holiday show “A Very Electric Christmas” in their hometown of New Orleans in December of 2013. This captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship and

love, centers on a young bird named Max, a familiar character to Lightwire Theater audiences and brings a whole new meaning to coming “home for the holidays.”

See this show make its way to the Grunin Center on Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is $17 for adults and $10 for children.

Get tickets at grunincenter.org.

The Southern Ocean Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Generous Donation for Cancer Care at Two Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals

OCEAN COUNTY – Hackensack Meridian Health and the Meridian Health Foundation are pleased to announce a gift of $750,000 from the Nicola-Musso Charitable Foundation of New York, N.Y. and Carol Musso Foley of New York and Spring Lake, NJ, to be used to enhance cancer care services at Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center.

The gift, donated in honor of Peter J. Mencel, M.D. and Atlantic Hematology Oncology Associates, who are affi liated with Ocean Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The gift will be allocated between two hospitals, with $500,000 going to Ocean Medical Center and $250,000 to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Ms. Foley and her late parents, Angela and Victor Musso, have been donors to Hackensack Meridian Health for many years and have long supported Dr. Mencel, previously contributing to his cancer research projects.

“Dr. Mencel was my oncologist as I went through my cancer journey,” said Ms. Foley. “I can think of no better way to express my gratitude for his expertise, professionalism and compassion care than by making this gift in his honor. I know that these funds will enable the cancer care centers at both medical centers to continue to provide the most advanced care possible for our community.”

Ocean Medical Center completed an expansion program in 2016 as part of a larger, three-year investment of $128 million

by Hackensack Meridian Health towards community-based cancer care services at six locations in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Services include a wide range of treatments such as a dedicated inpatient oncology unit, outpatient infusion center, advanced radiation oncology, cancer clinical trials, a genetics program, minimally-invasive surgery, timely access to cancer specialists and a multidisciplinary approach to care, which consists of a team of professionals dedicated to information sharing and case reviews.

“I cannot begin to express how grateful we are for the Foundation and Ms. Foley’s support of our oncology services,” said Joseph Stampe, president and chief

development officer, Meridian Health Foundation. “We must constantly grow to provide the most cutting-edge treatments in the fight against cancer and with support from generous community members like Ms. Foley, our medical centers are better able to provide the highest level of personalized care that patients deserve.”

One such example of growth can be found at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where the new HOPE Tower opened in June. The Cancer Center is readily accessible on the fi rst two levels of the tower, spanning 58,000 square feet in an environment that was designed with patients’ needs in mind. It offers diagnostics, consultation and treatment all under one roof, providing the latest technology and treatment options, while remaining focused on enhancing the human experience. Services offered in HOPE Tower include dedicated areas for infusion, radiation therapy with the most advanced TrueBeam linear accelerators, medical and surgical experts, counseling and supportive care and more.

“Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors such as the Nicola-Musso Charitable Foundation, Ms. Foley and her parents, we are able to continuously enhance cancer care services for our community,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, regional president, southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health. “We wish to express our sincere thanks for their magnificent gift that will enable us to continue to be at the forefront of cancer care at a time when it is most needed.”

“Cancer diagnoses continue to climb, and sadly it is the second leading cause of death in the U.S.,” said Dr. Mencel.

“Thanks in part to access to the latest technology and advancements in cancer care, Ms. Foley was able to successfully survive her cancer. I am gratified that I could be there in her time of need and am deeply humbled by her incredible gift in my name. It is truly my passion to assist all my patients on their individual journeys to the most positive outcomes possible.”

To learn more about how you can support cancer care services at Hackensack Meridian Health, please visit hackensackmeridianhealth.org/services/cancer-care.

Albert Music Hall Anniversary Show

WARETOWN – Visit Albert Music Hall for a live concert of bluegrass and country music by regional musicians from the tristate area on Jan. 5, 2019, 7:30-11 p.m. Celebrate our anniversary in Pinelands style.

Tickets must be purchased at the door on the night of the show. Cost is $5. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music is 7:30 to 11 p.m.

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By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – Ocean County Utilities Author it y off icials plan to increase inspections of the steel outfall pipe that discharges treated wastewater and sewage eff luent into Barnegat Bay and eventually into the Atlantic Ocean, after a one-inch hole in the pipeline was discovered on Oct. 9.

The leak in the pipeline has since been repaired. But considering the pipeline is more than 40 years old, more leaks are possible over time, said OCUA Executive Director Keith Marcoon.

“Corrosion has advanced in certain areas of the pipeline,” he said. “We will continue to identify any problems and take care of it immediately.”

The OCUA treats sewage and other wastewater from Ocean County municipalities and several in Monmouth County at the plant off Hickory Lane in Bayville. The treated eff luent is discharged into the pipeline, which runs across Barnegat Bay off Allen Road in Bayville and eventually into the ocean approximately 5,000 feet offshore from South Seaside Park.

“On average, more than 90 percent of the pollutants normally found in the wastewater are removed before discharge of the treated eff luent to the ocean at points over a mile from shore at depths of 40 feet or more, with high dilution ratios,” according to the OCUA’s website.

The state Department of Environmental Protection issued a violation notice to the OCUA for the unpermitted discharge of secondary treated eff luent to Barnegat Bay on Nov. 20, DEP spokesperson Caryn Shinske said.

But the violation notice is simply a notice of non-compliance with a corrective action, she said.

“In the Ocean County Municipal Utilities Authority’s case, the corrective action was to stop the unpermitted discharge and they did that, as of Nov. 20,” Shinske said. “An NOV doesn’t necessarily require that a penalty be issued.”

The pipeline has been operating since 1979. The pipeline was built roughly five to eight feet into the f loor of the bay, depending upon the location. It has a concrete coating on the outside and an epoxy coating on the inside, Marcoon said.

The hole in the 54-inch diameter pipeline was discovered by the OCUA during a routine dye test of the outfall pipe on Oct. 9, when a helicopter detected a small amount of dye in the bay, roughly 3,800 to 4,000 feet from an onshore Allen Street manhole, Shinske said “The Ocean County Utilities Authority estimated the leak to be about 50 gallons per minute at that time,” she said.

The OCUA immediately notified the DEP of the leak. The DEP issued a temporary shellfish bed closure on Oct. 12.

But neither the DEP or the OCUA issued press releases about the pipeline problem.

The OCUA hired divers on Oct. 17 to determine the exact location of the leak, authorized repairs and ordered a repair clamp, Shinske said.

The contractor, Caldwell Marine International, LLC, arrived on site on Oct. 29, the OCUA reported. The leak was stopped on Nov. 20, and repairs were completed by Nov. 30.

- Chris Lundy contributed to this story

Congressman MacArthur’s Local Offices Closing Dec. 21

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – During the transition from Congressman Tom MacArthur to Congressman-elect Andy Kim, MacArthur’s local offices will close on Dec. 21, the Friday before Christmas. His Washington, D.C. office closed on Nov. 27.

The local offices are in Marlton, in Burlington County, and in the Toms River Town Hall in Ocean County.

A spokesman for Kim said that he will be sworn in on Jan. 3. It is unknown as of press time where his offices will be located.

Toms River’s business administrator Don Guardian said that K im hasn’t reached out to Toms River to utilize that space. The township is looking at options for how to utilize 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) 267-5182 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 Congressman-elect Andy Kim,” 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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Suspected causes of sudden sensorineural hearing loss include viral infection, ototoxic medications, acoustic trauma and meningitis. In most cases, the specific cause is never found (idiopathic). In cases with no known cause, viral infections or vascular blockage is suspected. There may be a history of a recent flu or cold, but in most cases, there are no other complaints.

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The recovery rate is also higher for those with milder hearing losses. Patients who present with a severe and/or profound hearing loss with accompanying symptoms such as dizziness and/or tinnitus are less likely to recover their hearing. Someone who experiences sudden hearing loss should seek medical attention immediately so that medical treatment can be provided.

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Southern Ocean Medical Center Welcomes New Orthopedic Surgeons

MANAHAWKIN ― Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center is pleased to welcome Herbert L. Kunkle, Jr., M.D. and Douglas G. Wright, M.D. to its medical staff. These highly-skilled and qualified surgeons bring expanded expertise to the dedicated team of orthopedic surgeons that includes: Samuel Epstein, D.O., Nicholas Jarmon, M.D., David Dickerson, M.D., and Laura Malfitano, D.O. “I am pleased that Drs. Kunkle and Wright are on board with our team of specialists at Southern Ocean Medical Center,” said Regina M. Foley, Ph.D, MBA, RN, chief operating officer. “They are experienced in all aspects of orthopedic surgery and treat a myriad of primary conditions such as joint pain, carpal tunnel, arthritis, gout, fractures, and more. Their expertise, along with the combined commitment of our orthopedic surgeons, will provide the best possible orthopedic care for our community.”

Dr. Kunkle is board certified in orthopedic surgery and is committed to providing advanced care and utilizing the latest non-invasive and invasive techniques. He received his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College and completed his residency and internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, Loma Linda University. His areas of special interest include fractures,

diseases of the knee and shoulder, adult reconstruction, and knee replacement. Prior to joining Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Kunkle was a professor at Penn State University College of Medicine and is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Fellowship trained in trauma, foot and ankle, Dr. Wright is board certified in orthopedic surgery and dedicated to helping patients of all ages receive the treatment they need so they can enjoy a positive and fulfilling lifestyle. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Yale University School of Medicine. His areas of interest include fractures and musculoskeletal injuries and all foot and ankle disorders including total ankle replacement and ankle arthroscopy. Dr. Wright has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and is an editorial board member for prestigious journals such as the Foot & Ankle International. He is also an annual moderator at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Both Drs. Kunkle and Wright make it a priority to maintain open communications with patients and evaluate all treatment options before performing surgery. They are now accepting new patients. To make an appointment, call 609-250-4104.

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

Breathe Easier And Control Pain With Frankincense

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Frankincense is popular around Christmastime and the resin and oil have been used for ages.

Frankincense resin is extracted out of trees that belong to the genus Boswellia, and that is why you see “Boswellia” on the ingredient list of dietary supplements, essential oils and other commercial products. Like curcumin, the boswellia-derived formulas are extraordinarily popular today, especially to treat joint pain, cancer, asthma and infections.

This sticky sap that’s extracted from the tree dries out and is found in supplements galore. It offers more benefits than first meets the eye. There are many species of boswellia by the way, the most common one in the states is Boswellia serrata.

Clinical trials show that “boswellic acids” from boswellia have anti-inflammatory properties so powerful that they rival non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). A crucial difference is that the medications have the ability to produce uncomfortable side effects like gastric ulceration and heartburn, but boswellia does not. Here are 4 compelling reasons to consider adding frankincense to your health regimen in some way, shape or form. It’s kind of amazing: 1. It Reduces Pain: Because it acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, it is a powerful painkiller for many physical conditions.

There are many scientific papers supporting the use of boswellia for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as knee pain, back pain and more.

2. It Eases Asthma Symptoms: Boswellia extract is excellent at reducing leukotrienes,

a class of compounds in your body that trigger annoying allergies and terrifying bronchospasm. It mitigates asthma symptoms by keeping your airways open and reducing your immune reaction to environmental allergens.

3. It Relieves Gastrointestinal Discomfort: For those with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s, numerous studies are clear and profound!

Boswellia absolutely provides soothing relief and reduces flare-ups, pain and possibly even progression of GI conditions. Remember, it’s a very strong natural anti-inflammatory and it pacifies your immune system.

4. Restricts the Growth of Cancer Cells: The natural boswellic acids from frankincense make it practical for slowing down the growth of cancer cells that invade the brain, breast, pancreas and blood (as in leukemia). Furthermore, acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) found in boswellia, has been shown to slow down the progression of multiple myeloma.

Now that you understand the health benefits of this versatile plant, how can you integrate it into your life? It’s pretty easy, you can do what I do. I have the essential oil (Boswellia frereana) and I just put it into my diffuser during the day or sometimes just inhale it from my hands. You can put it in your bath, and some high-quality essential oils can be taken internally (depending on the brand).

You can also take boswellia as a dietary supplement at any health food stores. It’s found all by itself in stand-alone products, as well as in multi-tasking formulas that relieve joint pain. And finally, you can burn frankincense resin as incense, like wise men and women have done for ages during important ceremonies and celebrations.

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NEW JERSEY – With the winter season in full swing, its always a good idea to check on your household water pipes to prevent freezing.

Aqua New Jersey is reminding residents to take these steps: • Have a supply of heat tape, pipe insulation, a portable space heater and a hair dryer on hand • Locate and visibly mark the home’s master water valve. In the event that a pipe does break, use this value to turn off water to the home.

• Make sure the lids on outdoor meter pits are not broken or missing.

• Shut off and drain any outside faucets including those for lawn sprinkling systems.

Prevent drafts in unheated areas, such as crawl spaces or basements, by replacing broken glass or making other repairs.

When temperatures drop below freezing, take the following precautions in those unheated areas: • Wrap pipes with insulation material or heat tape. Wrap indoor water meters with a blanket. Proper and safe use of portable space heaters can also keep exposed pipes in drafty areas from freezing.

• For interior plumbing located on an outside wall such as a kitchen sink, install

heat tape to the pipes beneath the sink.

If no small children are in the house, open cabinet doors beneath the sink to allow the warm air in the home to reach the pipes.

• When temperatures remain near 10°F, customers may want to leave a very thin stream of water running continuously from at least one tap in their home—preferably the one farthest from the meter.

The additional cost of the water is cheaper than the cost of repairing ruptured pipes.

• If a customer can locate the frozen area of a pipe, open a spigot and use a handheld hair dryer (blow dryer) or heat tape to thaw the area. If this does not resolve the issue, contact a licensed plumber.

“Each winter, we receive many calls from customers who are dealing with pipes that have frozen or ruptured due to extreme winter temperatures,” stated Aqua New Jersey President John Hildabrant. “Frozen pipes become a concern anytime the high temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. We want to make sure our customers know how to keep their home’s water flowing during an Arctic blast, and also what to do if their pipes do freeze this winter.”

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An Intimate Evening With Rickie Lee Jones

TOMS RIVER – Come out to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Feb. 22, 2019 for An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones at 8 p.m.

Two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 and has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums. Rickie

is both a character in the songs and the songwriter singing, defying convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and the mixed bag of jazz, rock and what has come to be known as ‘confessional’ songwriter performances.

Tickets for the show are $49 – $39. For tickets, visit the Grunin Center Box Office, call 732-255-0500, or go to grunincenter.org.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & 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.

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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 your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

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Recent Tragedies Renew Bus Safety Awareness

By Jennifer Peacock Six times in three days. That’s how many times people, including young children, were hit by a vehicle at a bus stop over a three-day period in late October and early November.

Nov. 1, Tampa, Florida: five children and two adults were struck while waiting for their school bus to arrive. A 47-year-old man was speeding.

Nov. 1, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania: a seven-year-old child waiting for his bus was found dead of an apparent slow-moving hit-and-run accident.

Oct. 31, Louisville, Kentucky: two brothers crossing the street for their bus were hit by a vehicle.

Oct. 31, Tallahassee, Florida: a Kindergartner was injured crossing to board a bus. A 19-year-old driver was charged.

Oct. 31, near Tupelo, Mississippi: a nineyear-old boy was struck and killed as he crossed the street to board his school bus.

A 22-year-old driver was charged.

Oct. 30, Fulton County, Indiana: six-yearold twin brothers and their nine-year-old sister were struck and killed by a vehicle at their bus stop. Another child, 11, was airlifted to a nearby hospital for his injuries.

That 24-year-old driver was charged with three counts of felony reckless homicide and misdemeanor passing a school bus with the arm extended.

And in each case, there wasn’t one overriding factor, aside from human error (and some of the drivers were younger than 25), that contributed to the crashes: weather, impairment, cell phones.

The latest statistics cover 2006 to 2015.

Nationally, there were 1,313 people killed in school transportation related crashes, an average of 131 a year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those, 301 were school-aged children. One hundred two of those were pedestrians.

According to that same study by NHTSA, more school-age pedestrians were killed between 6-7 a.m., 7-8 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. than any other time of the day. Thirty-four percent of those killed were ages 8-13.

In New Jersey, bus drivers must use the bus’s flashing red lights when they are dropping off or picking up students, and until those students are safely cleared from the bus and road.

Drivers must stop at least 25 feet from a

stopped by with flashing red lights when on a two-lane highway without a physical barrier, regardless if traveling in the same or opposite direction as the bus. Those traveling on a divided highway must stop 25 feet from a bus stopped with flashing red lights when traveling in the same direction.

Vehicles traveling on the opposite side of a stopped bus with flashing red lights on a divided highway can pass at 10 mph or less and must remain at that speed until they completely pass the stopped school bus.

Vehicles must go no faster than 10 mph when passing by a stopped school bus dropping off or picking up students directly at school, day camp or school-related activity, when located on the same side of the highway where the bus is stopped.

First-time violators can receive a $100 fine and up to 15 days in jail or community service. Subsequent violations come with a $250 fine or more, and up to 15 days in jail.

Five points are added to licenses per offense.

A helpful brochure with the law can be found at nj.gov/education/finance/transportation/training/BusSafety.pdf And although not all tragedies can be avoided, the National Association for Pupil Transportation has these safety tips for students and families: • Dress children in bright colors so they are easily seen.

• Make sure everything they need for school is securely in their school bag to avoid dropping anything. If a child drops an item, teach them to leave it. Tell the driver and await instructions.

• Make sure children leave on time to catch the bus.

• Young children should be accompanied to bus stops or walk in groups.

• Use sidewalks if available. If not, do not walk in the street. If that’s unavoidable, walk against traffic as close to the edge of the road as possible.

• Always look left and right when crossing the street. Do the same at driveways, alleyways, etc. Look all ways when leaving the bus.

• Have children wait for their bus at an easy-to-see location. Avoid waiting in a house or car.

• Don’t play in the street.

• Parents, wait on the side of the street where you’re children will be dropped off.

Trial Of The Century!

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Historical Society presents Trial of the Century! on Feb. 10, 2019 at 2 p.m.

Return to 1932 and revisit the Hopewell, NJ kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son and the subsequent investigations that led to the trial of the century.

Ocean County Attorney William Huneke presents Pure Luck & Good Police Work: Story of the Lindbergh Kidnapping.

View artifacts, win a door prize, and enjoy refreshments. Call 732-341-1880 for reservations. No entrance fee; donations accepted.

Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally

OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.

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Waretown First Aid Auxiliary Needs Your Help

WARETOWN – The Waretown First Aid Auxiliary has taken on a wonderful, yet heartbreaking, Christmas community project. We have knowledge of some local families that need some help to make Christmas happen. We as the auxiliary are taking on this challenge in hopes to make some families holidays a little less

stressful and spread some kindness and community blessings.

We are asking if anyone in our community or surrounding area would be interested in donating an unwrapped new toy, new clothes, gift cards (Walmart, Target, ShopRite, Acme etc.) to help us help as many as we can. It would be greatly appre-

ciated. We know there are many places that are taking holiday donations right now but we wanted to reach out to our little Waretown because these families are directly affected in our immediate community.

If you would like to make a donation or have any further questions please private message us for more information.

Naturally due to the sensitivity of this we will not be broadcasting publicly or sharing the families’ names and locations.

However I can say we have boys and girls that range in the ages of 4-15.

We thank you for any support you can offer and as a community we can make a difference.

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Items For Sale Plot - For Sale Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery Plot. $1,200.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

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Police Angered By Radio Host Criticizing “Move Over Law”

By Jennifer Peacock A radio host has come under fire for criticizing a proposed change to a law that now not only fines motorists, but would put points on their licenses.

NJ101.5 midday host Judi Franco penned an opinion piece published Tuesday, “NJ’s Move-Over Law: Dead Cops Make Bad Laws.” In it, she criticized the state’s existing “move-over” law - a law the requires motorists to move over when law enforcement, emergency services or tow trucks are on the shoulder - as unnecessary. The proposed change to the law, which would not only keep the $100-$500 fine, would penalize violators with two points on their licenses.

Those changes are being co-sponsored by State Sens. Vin Gopal and Jim Holzapfel and assembly members Eric Houghtaling, Joann Downey and Gregory McGuckin.

The law was passed in 2009. More than a year later, State Trooper Marc Castellano was struck on Route 195 in Howell while walking on the shoulder, in search of an alleged armed occupant of an abandoned vehicle, connected to an ongoing investigation. He died at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune several hours later.

His mother, Donna Setaro, has been an advocate and educator of the move-over law since.

Franco incorrectly wrote that the law was passed in reaction to Castellano’s death.

“As the daughter of a retired State Trooper, I am disgusted and insulted by Judi Franco’s complete lack of respect for the memory of Marc Castellano and apparent lack of care for the safety of New Jersey’s police officers,” Downey said in a Dec. 6 statement. “This man lost his life while serving and protecting the people of New Jersey. Do our officers not deserve the protection and sense of security the Move Over Law provides? How anyone can argue that this law is unnecessary - when its violation has already resulted in the loss of numerous innocent lives - is unfathomable. Ms. Franco is unconscionable and her argument is rooted in sheer ignorance. She should be ashamed.”

It’s hard to quantify how many emergency workers’ lives have been saved because of the law, but despite it, four Manchester Township officers were hit while conducting a stop on Route 37 on Aug. 9 this year, and

a Brick Township officer hit while inside his car on Route 70 on Sept. 9. That driver was impaired. Both drivers failed to move over. A State Trooper was struck on the south end of the New Jersey Turnpike and a Palisades Interstate Parkway Officer struck later this year.

The State Troopers Fraternal Association issued a three-page statement Dec. 5 in response to Franco’s opinion piece, calling it a “poorly written ‘opinion’ piece” simply meant to “stir the pot for ratings.” They demanded an apology from Franco’s employer, NJ101.5.

“There are two sad realities however. First, despite [Satero’s] great efforts, first responders are still being struck by vehicles on our roadways, and second, and the driving force behind this piece, is that a law enforcement (member) such as myself should never have to answer our phones to hear the mother of a fallen trooper in tears because a viral radio personality such as Judi Franco has chosen to mock and downplay the importance of the Move Over Law by calling it, and I quote, “bad law” and “a silly law,”” STFA President Wayne Blanchard said.

NJ101.5 issued the following statement.

“Our talk hosts at New Jersey 101.5 are chosen because they offer strong opinions and viewpoints. We understand not everyone will agree with them - they frequently disagree with one another - and that’s why we encourage our listeners to reach out onair and online. Our goal isn’t to tell anyone what to think, but to give our hosts the space to start conversations.

“We’ve always enjoyed a productive relationship with New Jersey law enforcement, including the New Jersey State Police’s participation in our past and upcoming Town Hall events on online safety, through the New Jersey State PBA’s participation in our Feel Better Bears project to distribute teddy bears to children going through difficult times, and through our participation alongside law enforcement in the annual Polar Plunge in Seaside Heights. Additionally, we celebrate law enforcement efforts through our weekly #BlueFriday feature on the Bill Spadea Show.

“We appreciate the feedback from the State Troopers Fraternal Association, even the criticism, and as with any feedback, take it under advisement.”

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – More than half of registered voters in Ocean County went to the polls on Nov. 6, the most in any midterm election, officials said.

County Clerk Scott Colabella said it was a historic election in terms of turnout.

“I have never seen this kind of volume in a midterm election,” he said. “It was like a presidential election.”

To put it in perspective, there were 381,491 registered voters for the 2014 midterms, he said.

Of these, 37.92 percent turned out.

In 2018, there were 408,860 registered voters.

Of these, 225,392 - or 55.13 percent - voted. This doesn’t even include the provisional ballots, which were still being counted when this article was being published.

Colabella suggested that the reason for the increase is a populace that is more aware of national headlines. Whether they were for or against what’s happening in the country right now, they went to the polls to voice their opinions.

The county had advanced notice that it was going to be one for the record books, he said.

In 2014, they issued 12,000 mail-in ballots. In 2018, they sent out 40,000, and 31,033 came back. That gave the county the heads up to put out more staff and supplies for a large turnout.

George Gilmore, head of the Ocean County Republicans, also spoke of the large turnout.

“I think control of Congress was a factor,” he said, as well as the Senate race. “I think the President was a factor.”

Whether you approve of the President Donald Trump or not, there were a lot of people who went to the polls because of it. Ocean County is largely a Republican stronghold.

Trump won Ocean County by 91,929 votes. It was a significant margin. (Trump got 179,079 votes. Hillary Clinton got 87,150 votes.)

While the number of voters tells one story, victory margins are more important, Gilmore said. They demonstrate how well the campaign worked, and how well the candidate was able to reach voters.

It’s telling that Republican Senate candidate Bob Hugin had the largest victory margin in the state in Ocean County, he said.

Hugin received 139,766 votes. Senator Robert Menendez received 74,566 votes, but did better in other counties and won the election.

To further put the vote totals into perspective, Hugin received more votes in Ocean County than Kim Guadagno when she ran for governor, and Chris Christie the last time he ran for governor.

In 2017, there were 97,737 votes for Kim Guadagno and Carlos Rendo. There were 56,279 votes for Phil Murphy and Sheila Oliver.

In 2013, Ocean County was responsible for 125,781 of Chris Christie’s votes. He ran with Kim Guadagno as his running mate. Their opposition, Democrats Barbara Buono and Milly Silva, received just 37,930 votes.

Hugin even did better than 2012’s numbers.

This was the last time that Menendez ran, and it was also a presidential election. Menendez received 99,362 votes. His Republican challenger, Joe Kyrillos received 132,413 votes. This figure is more in line with what Hugin received this year, 139,766, and there wasn’t a presidential

election to boost totals.

Blue Wave, Red County Although Democrats nationwide flipped many congressional seats, Ocean County largely remained Republican. Many towns didn’t even have Democrats on the ballot. One notable exception is in South Toms River, where the Democrat candidates for mayor and two council members won.

Although many national news sources ignored the 3rd District Congressional race on election night, it was so close that Rep. Tom MacArthur only conceded on Nov. 14, while provisional ballots were still being counted.

MacArthur received 76,998 votes in Ocean.

Andy Kim received 46,861 votes. The provisional vote totals were still being compiled as of press time.

The last time MacArthur was on the ballot was in 2016, when he received 95,147 votes.

His challenger, Frederick LaVergne, received 41,766 votes. Remember that this was the same year as the presidential election, when there are more voters.

In 2014, he received 45,518 votes from Ocean, compared to Aimee Belgard, who received 27,232. So, he received about 30,000 more votes in 2018 than in 2014. Kim received about 20,000 more than the 2014 contestant.

After the midterms, Rep. Chris Smith is the only Republican left in the House of Representatives from New Jersey. His 4th District straddles Ocean and Monmouth counties. He received 49,830 votes in Ocean. Challenger Josh Welle received 24,130 votes.

In 2016, Smith received 62,148 votes. His challenger, Lorna Phillipson, received 22,045 votes. Again, this was a presidential election, so numbers increase.

In 2014, Chris Smith received 36,888 of the votes in Ocean. His challenger, Ruben Scolavino, received 11,816. So, again, Smith received more than 20,000 votes this year than in the most comparable year, 2014. Welle’s vote total, 24,130, was twice that of the Democrat in 2014, and was more in line with the 2016 election.

Even Seth Grossman, who lost the endorsement from the National Republicans after making negative statements about diversity, did well in Ocean County. He received 10,972 votes. His challenger, Jeff Van Drew, received 6,999 votes.

Grossman and Van Drew were competing over the second Congressional District, vacated by retiring Republican Frank LoBiondo. During the presidential election in 2016, LoBiondo received 13,268 votes. His challenger, David Cole, received 5,882 votes. In 2014, LoBiondo received 8,031 votes in Ocean. His challenger, William J. Hughes Jr., received 3,438 votes. So, Grossman did better than LoBiondo did in the last midterm.

The difference in vote counts between congressional districts have to do with the size of the districts in Ocean County. The 4th District, for example, has a lot of space in Monmouth County. The second district is stretched out over eight different counties. This article only looks at Ocean County numbers.

Wyatt Earp, chairman of the Ocean County Democrats, was unable to be reached for comment by press time.

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609-660-1111 –Photo courtesy Ken Rodenbaugh (Above) L-R, Marianne Winfi eld, Tom Robinson, Tommie Lou Judson, Bill McCrain, Officer Chris Fritz, Ken Rodenbaugh RN CARN CEN. (Left) fficer Christopher Fritz addresses the crowd. (Right) Ken Rodenbaugh, program coordinator for Project Aware, addresses the crowd.

By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – A check for $3,500 was given during a recent fundraiser at Greenbriar Oceanaire to help educate children about the effects of drugs through Project Aware.

More than 300 people came out to the show, featuring local band Shorty Long.

Project Aware is a dramatic presentation to inform and educate sixth graders about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, said program coordinator Ken Rodenbaugh. Through realistic presentations of real-life details that connect with students’ lives and experiences, students learn the consequences of making bad choices and discover that they have the power to

make smart decisions. It’s formed from a partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health’s Southern Ocean Medical Center, and local police, fi rst aid, and school officials.

The program originated in Stafford Township. Last year, the Maximillian Foundation made a commitment to Project Aware by donating $5,000 to help grow the program beyond Stafford, where it has reached more than 5,000 students in the past twenty years.

This year, Project Aware will be brought to Little Egg Harbor, Barnegat, Point Pleasant Borough, and Toms River Intermediate East, as well as Stafford Township.

Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Winter Calendar

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All events are held on the Ocean County College campus.

Jan. 9: Professor Stuart Martinsen, OCC, “A Psychological Profile of Abraham Lincoln” Feb. 13: Professor John Fraterrigo, OCC, “Battle Flags of the Republic”

March 13: Professor Hamish Lutris, Capital Comm. Coll., “Animal Mascots in the Civil War” April 10: Phil Vitiello, the CWRT of South Central Connecticut on “Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain” May 8: Ken Serfass, Historical Impersonator, “An Evening with General Grant” All events are free and open to the public.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Medical Center’s Dr. Usmani Is The Detective On The Case

By Michael Vandenberg When a detective is trying to figure out, for instance, who stole the diamond ring, he’ll fi rst question the usual suspects. Most of the time that’s the end of the investigation, but sometimes it’s only the beginning. Maybe it’s actually the person he least expects. Or perhaps after examining the evidence, he realizes it was an act of nature instead. And then there are the times that in the course of his investigation he uncovers something else entirely and is able to prevent a far more malicious crime from occurring. If you listen to Dr. Qaisar Usmani talk about just a few of his fascinating anonymous diagnoses stories, you’ll quickly realize that rheumatology works much the same way.

Rheumatology was an acquired taste for Dr. Usmani: back in his residency days, he mastered cardiology but found rheumatology to be a more difficult subject at first.

But he relished the challenge.

In 1999 he opened up his own practice right across the street from Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. He enjoyed every second he was helping patients reach recovery. The problem with owning your own doctor’s office, however, is that there’s a mountain of paperwork that never seems to get any smaller. Dr. Usmani started to look for a way to give his patients 100 percent of his focus again.

Having shared a lot of the same patients with Dr. Dharam Mann, founder of Garden State Medical Center, over the years, Dr. Usmani began to notice how well GSMC treats them. “I was satisfied with what he was doing for my patients.

That’s how it star ted,” said Dr. Usmani.

About a year ago, Dr. Mann was interested in expanding the practice, and Dr. Usmani decided to become the newest addition to the Garden State Medical Center family in April of 2018.

Now, thanks to GSMC’s elec-

tronic filing systems and large network of supportive staff, Dr. Usmani is able to just do what he loves: treat patients and alleviate their pain. “You see the patient and you take care of them. That’s what I like,” he said.

And the Dr. Usmani that isn’t distracted by physician bureaucracy is the rheumatologist able to help you with a large variety of ailments that you may be experiencing.

He helps patients with many types of arthritis alone, including psoriatic, rheumatoid, inflammatory, and that of the hand, knee, back, and neck.

In addition, he’s treated countless cases of lupus, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, and gout, just to name a few. Diagnosis of these conditions can be toughsomething like shortness of breath can be caused by a range of illnesses- but his experience makes it a lot easier.

Once the criminal is found, so to speak, the delicate art of treatment can begin. Help is never one-size-fits-all when you’re treated by good physicians like Dr. Usmani, so he’ll be sure to take the proper steps to lead you toward recovery. “You have to be careful what medicines you give them,” he explained. While the target is to make sure you get better, he also wants to confirm that the medicine is safe by perfectly gauging the proper the person looked fatigued. tion sounded like it was trend- but they decided that doing amount you need, if you even They talked for a few minutes ing positive, but Dr. Usmani nothing was not an option. “We need it at all. “I’m very careful. and then, “out of nowhere, I decided to examine him just took the risk, and thankfully I don’t want to give pills unnec- asked him if he has arthritis.” to confirm. “And to my surprise, she had a beautiful healthy essarily. I believe in organic The patient said, “Well I have he had a big tender point on baby. We repeated the MRI back pain and knee pain but his left side.” Something didn’t a month after birth and the and natural therapy.”

Knowing the best strategy for everybody has that. But that’s seem right, so he ordered a lesions were better.” treatment comes from years of not bothering me; it’s my ab- CAT Scan. “It turned out to be That’s the kind of care paexperience helping patients. dominal pain that’s not going colon cancer that had ruptured tients have come to expect away.” When he into his abdomen.” Luckily it from Dr. Usmani, fitting in perwent on a trip, was still stage 2, so they were fectly with the top-of-the-line his hemoglobin able to remove it and get him regional reputation of Garden level went down started on chemotherapy.

State Medical Center. If you’re Recently, a patient who ready to make an appointment, to 7. Doctors did an ultrasound happened to be six months he’s available at two of their loof the abdomen pregnant came to Dr. Usmani cations: 1608 NJ 88, Suite 102 and stool testing after having seizures. Her in Brick and 2333 Whitehorse Many of those stories are re- but everything looked normal. conditions are more serious Mercerville Road in Hamilton. markable. Just recently, some- He was put on some pills and and delicate. He ordered an Give them a call at 1-888-376one made an appointment was actually feeling better, but MRI and a lumbar puncture 2661 or visit gsmedicalcenter. complaining of abdominal pain. his doctor recommended that and ended up finding brain org today to finally get the type When the patient walked in, Dr. he get a second opinion from lesions. Chemotherapy runs of dedicated care Dr. Usmani Usmani noticed right away that Dr. Usmani anyway. His condi- its own risks in this situation, can provide.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 15 - dec 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Whisper sweet nothings to receive sweet somethings. This is an excellent week to think up delightful ways to create harmony in romantic relationships. Avoid initiating crucial changes or making major business decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Although other people may want to hurry a project along it is in your best interest to remain calm, cool, and collected. Don’t make a business deal into a competition during the week ahead or you will be needlessly frustrated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone’s words may move you or help you achieve inner peace.

There may be a few moments this week when you feel you have connected on a spiritual level. Good communication helps you excel at the workplace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your affectionate attitude might warm the heart of a partner. Remain sensitive to the rights and feelings of others, especially family members, as this week unfolds. Bonds of affection might easily grow stronger.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Earn success by being focused on achieving your career aspirations.

It might seem that the enemies are battering down your defenses, but you hold the high ground. A little romance might be in the stars in the week to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One phase must end before another may begin. Reflect on ways to repair key relationships and you can find just the right words to banish an awkward situation. Use your good taste in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Just because you are a bit stressed or discouraged doesn’t mean you must take it out on others. Show off your compassion and sympathy in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Actions speak louder than words, but words can compel someone to take the most beneficial actions. Make it a point to prove you mean what you say. A special someone might be appreciative of your loyalty this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You know what happens when the blind lead the blind.

Emotional issues can cloud your judgement in the week ahead, so it is a good idea to rely on the best available information before you take a crucial step.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be patient with those who cause agitation during the week ahead. This is not a good week to engage in petty squabbles when an understanding attitude will smooth the way. You can help someone by lending an ear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Tame your trigger finger. You could create an adversary out of an advocate if you are too quick on the draw. Your good taste is at a high point, so this is a good week to focus on surrounding yourself with lovely things.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Enjoy immense imagination. Whether you are apart for a few hours or separated by a continent you and a loved one may remain on the same wavelength. Concentrate on creating lasting harmony as this week unfolds.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Baking Memories: Classic Italian Cookie Is A Lovely Christmas Treat

By Wolfgang Puck

Being the son and grandson of two excellent home and professional bakers, my mother and grandmother, I probably have a unique perspective on the Christmas season. As I’ve shared many times before, beginning in the first week of December those two wonderful cooks started their holiday baking, an expression of their philosophy that you could never have too many cookies to offer to visitors or to give as gifts for family and friends.

Fortunately, they left me many of their own recipes, which I still love to bake; and I have many more that I’ve developed with the pastry chefs in my own restaurants. That means I have what may sometimes seem like an endless supply of favorite cookie recipes to share as we move into the festive season. So, I’d like to offer you a few great cookie recipes in these weeks leading up to Christmas.

First up is a version of one of Italy’s most famous cookie varieties: biscotti. Biscotti was a fairly common treat in my childhood home thanks to the fact that our town of Sankt Veit an der Glan was less than an hour’s drive from the Italian border.

As anybody who knows even a little bit of Italian might figure out, the name “biscotti” literally means “twice-cooked.” That refers to the fact that these traditional cookies are cooked in two stages. First, a log of dough is baked for just over half an hour, during which time it spreads out to a flattened oblong loaf shape.

Then, once that loaf cools, it is thinly sliced, and the slices are baked until firm and crisp.

At their most basic, biscotti doughs are simply flavored with vanilla or almond extract and studded with chopped or slivered almonds; others may include hints of anise seed or chopped candied orange peel. I tend to enjoy when bakers get more creative, adding other sweet flavors to the dough and incorporating not only different kinds of nuts, but also dried fruit, and chocolate. The following recipe, for example, blends cocoa powder into the dough’s dry ingredients for a mellow chocolaty flavor; then, bittersweet chocolate chips and walnuts are mixed in, giving these Italian biscotti a happy resemblance to the flavor of an all-American Tollhouse cookie.

As you’ll notice, this recipe yields a generous quantity of biscotti. That’s because, with two separate stages of cooking, it makes sense to bake lots of them. Fortunately, the biscotti store well for several weeks in an airtight container between layers of parchment or wax paper. So, you’ll be sure to have them ready to serve to your own guests or offer as delightful personal presents.

COCOA BISCOTTI WITH WALNUTS AND BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS Makes 7 to 7 1/2 dozen 4 cups (1 L) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened cocoa 1 tablespoon baking powder

8 ounces (250 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons brandy 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (500 mL) shelled walnut halves 1 cup (250 mL) good-quality bittersweet chocolate chips 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, for egg wash 3 tablespoons coarse sugar crystals In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa and baking powder. Set aside.

Put the butter and granulated sugar in the large bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment or beaters. Start beating at a low speed until slightly blended; then, raise the speed to high and continue beating until fluffy.

Reduce the speed to medium, add 1 egg, and beat until just combined; then, in the same way, add each of the remaining 3 eggs. Beat in the brandy and vanilla.

Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour in the sifted ingredients, beating until just combined.

Add the nuts and chocolate chips, and beat just until evenly incorporated.

With lightly floured hands and working on a lightly floured smooth work surface, divide the dough in 3 equal portions and form each portion into a log about 15 inches (37.5 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Wrap each log in plastic wrap, place on a baking tray, and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

Before baking, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C).

When the logs are firm, unwrap 1 or 2 and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper; if placing 2 logs on the tray, position them about 4 inches (10 cm) apart to allow for spreading during baking. Brush each log with the beaten egg white, and sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of the sugar crystals. Bake the logs until they are slightly firm to the touch, about 35 minutes; do not be concerned about any cracks in the logs. Bake remaining logs in the same way.

Transfer the tray with the baked logs to a wire rack, and leave the logs to cool completely without trying to move them. Carefully wrap the cooled logs in plastic wrap, set them on a baking tray, and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, preheat the oven to 275 F (135 F). Fit 1 or 2 wire racks inside a rimmed baking tray to fill it completely.

Meanwhile, move a log to a cutting board and unwrap it. With a sharp, serrated knife, use a sawing motion to trim off the end of a log at a sharp angle of at least 45 degrees. Then, continue carefully cutting even slices barely 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick and about 4 inches (10 cm) long, making 28 to 30 slices per log. (You can use the ends, too, if you like.) As each log is sliced, arrange the slices on top of the racks in the baking tray. Bake until the slices have hardened, about 35 minutes; then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Repeat with the remaining logs.

Store the biscotti in airtight containers.

(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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