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By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER - It’s a team with no nickname.

However, it’s a team with talent.

It’s known as the Toms River South-East varsity high school ice hockey team. It’s the second straight year the schools find themselves pooling players.

“Neither school had enough players to form its own team,” said Jason Verdon, the team’s second-year coach. “We combined the players from both schools so that there could be a team. It –Photo courtesy of Danielle Irey is my job as the coach to Toms River South-East’s Nick Taffe (left) and Jackson Memorial’s Jesse Sulo are transform the program the pictures of intensity.

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Traffic Main Concern Of Approved Cox Cro Development

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Although residents were concerned about another development going into the northern section of town, Planning Board members said that the original development would have been far more busy.

The board approved a complex that will have a three-story apartment building, and a building with retail on the first floor, with office space above it. Originally, there had been plans for a more congested development, with such things as a gas station. Those other ideas (Cox - See Page 2)

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Five years ago, the Ocean County Prosecutor didn’t need a platform, said Bradley Billhimer, the man who took over that job in October.

The prosecutor’s job used to be more straightforward, as being one of the top law enforcement officers in the region. You lock up bad guys and protect people.

The opioid epidemic changed all that. Ocean County saw 53 overdose deaths in 2012. This dou–Photo by Chris Lundy bled to 112 reported overOcean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer addresses the dose deaths in 2013. That Ocean County Mayors’ Association at the Cove restaurant number would almost in Toms River.

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Land Might Be Bought For Open Space And Bike Trail

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - The Township Council voiced their support for Ocean County to purchase land that can then be turned into a bicycle trail.

There are two parcels.

One is north of Grassy Hollow Drive, off of Route 527. The other is a spot south of Green Leaf Court on North Bay Avenue. The council passed a resolution supporting an eventual purchase by the county’s Natural Lands Trust Fund Program. County representatives have said in the past that they like to have

an official statement by a town before they move forward with buying land.

Even though these two parcels are not contiguous, the bike trail would head through both of them as well as other spots in town, such as behind Veterans Park on North Bay, and Ocean County College, Councilman Maurice Hill said.

The town received a Local Technical Planning Assistance grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to help them plan the bike path, (Open Space - See Page 2)

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have since been stripped away. Some other changes had been made, too, like changing a shuffleboard court to a pickleball court.

There was also a quarter mile jogging trail proposed.

The development will have a driveway on Route 9, and another on Cox Cro Road. The shops on the corner, where there was a fire recently, is not part of this development.

The attorney for the developer, Michael Beck, brought forward experts one by one to discuss the project. The architect discussed the appearance and location of the building.

The engineer talked about recreation uses and variances. Planning Board officials had questions of these professionals, but traffic concerns brought the most questions.

The traffic engineer, Scott Kennel, said that the intersection on Route 9 could operate safely and efficiently. There won’t be a new traffic light. Some residents and planning board officials questioned how safe a left turn would be out of that intersection. He said that part of his study was to measure the gaps between traffic – when there are no cars coming.

He said there were sufficient gaps of a long enough period of time to ensure that vehicles can turn left onto 9, even during busy times.

He also said that he expected about one vehicle per minute leaving the complex at peak hour.

One member of the public, Tom Duffy, asked if the traffic study had been done while the nearby property on the corner was still vacant from the fire.

Kennel said it was done while those businesses were vacant. However, the study takes into consideration traffic growth in the area.

This includes those businesses as well as a few multi-family developments nearby that are not complete yet.

Duffy also mentioned the access on Cox Cro. Although it’s planned to be a right turn

Open Space: Continued From Page 1 Hill said.

Some residents had approached the council months ago asking them to purchase the Green Leaf property. They said that any development there would increase traffic congestion and that the land was environmentally sensitive. Green Leaf resident Jan Rella noted that a developer had proposed building homes that would be four times as densely built as their neighborhood.

Councilman Hill talked about the timeline on how this proposal came to be.

Councilman Daniel Rodrick asked about

out, right turn in only, people will still make left turns there.

A few dozen people were in the audience.

Usually the only people with paperwork in the audience are paid professionals or journalists.

But these were residents taking notes, and bringing their homework to fight the development.

A plan for kids walking out of the development to reach their bus stop was also questioned.

There was a plan in place by the developer, but board attorney Gregory McGuckin doubted that kids would take a long path, but would probably cut across a parking lot.

Engineer/planner Kenneth Schlatmann said that the impervious cover on the development has dropped considerably. So, while the lot size was smaller than allowed, there was less of an intensive use.

Planning Board member Anne H ammill-Pasqua asked if there could be land purchased nearby to offset this, and Schlatmann said there was not.

One resident said that it would set a bad precedent for other developers. It would send a message that they can build twice as much as the land is zoned for. Planning board officials informed her that the application was made back when the amount of land required for such a project was 10 acres, not 20 as it currently is.

When the board approved the development, several made comments explaining their vote.

They noted that the development was first proposed to be much larger. It was through negotiation, and by residents bringing up valid concerns, that the development was honed down to what was finally approved. It’s not the job of the Planning Board to decide what goes onto a parcel of land, but to make sure that the developer follows the rules, they said.

“We might not like a development, but there’s no way to stop it by law,” Planning Board member Paul Wnek said.

The development was approved, with the only “no” votes coming from Anne Hammill-Pasqua and Laurie Huryk.

acquiring that open space. Councilman George Wittmann, who had been wanting to have a bike path built, happened to know one of the property owners, Frank Grasso.

The county was looking into buying nearby land owned by someone else, so business administrator Don Guardian asked the county to purchase the additional land as well, Hill said.

It will be a “win-win-win” for the township if the land gets purchased, he said. There will be more open space, more recreation, and Toms River will likely get funding from the state for the path and planning assistance from the county.

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Hockey: Continued From Page 1 into a healthy state. The athletics department of the Toms River Regional School District came up with the idea of combining the teams to give the players a place to play and keep the team going. Some towns have three teams combined.

I have not heard of this in any other sport besides ice hockey.”

Verdon said economics played a role in the combining of the players.

“If you look at the areas where ice hockey is more prevalent, you will see that there is a socioeconomic difference,” he said. “In Monmouth County, there is a higher mean income category.

We are right in the middle in terms of the mean income category with the three Toms River public high schools, including North. That cuts into the amount of players who are available in each school.

“In youth ice hockey, interest comes and goes.

Sometimes, there is a large influx of kids who are into ice hockey and all of a sudden it dries up.

Nobody can put their finger on exactly why that happens. Those are my theories. If you look at the teams that have won state high school ice hockey titles over the last 10 years, you will see that the majority of them have come from affluent areas.”

South-East fields strictly a varsity team.

“The town also supports a varsity ice hockey team at North,” Verdon said. “There are no freshman or junior varsity ice hockey teams at North.”

Verdon said his team consists of 24 players and dresses 14-16 athletes per game.

“Players who do not dress are in the developmental stages of their careers,” he said. “They need to improve their skills before they put their

skates on the ice at the varsity level. They practice with the varsity team in the hopes of improving their skills and becoming varsity players in the future.”

Don’t look for the team to receive a nickname in the near future.

“It’s not a priority for the athletics department or myself,” Verdon said. “We have discussed it.

Nobody wants to touch it at this point. As time goes on, a name will present itself. Perhaps an unofficial nickname like Alliance or Icers might come up. We want to have an identity, but we need to respect the individual schools as well.

We have a lot of things to consider. We have done the best we can to honor everyone with the logo we came up with.

“Copyright infringement is also involved. We have to be careful about the types of mascots and likenesses we choose.”

The team, a member of the Shore Conference North Division, is scheduled to play 18 regular-season games. Its home rink is the Winding River Skating Center where it lost its first two games of the season, falling 3-1 to West Windsor-Plainsboro South and 4-0 to Jackson Memorial.

Senior forward Brandon Coyle scored off a pass from freshman forward Christopher Dineen against West Windsor. Josh Shepetofsky paced Jackson with two goals. Grantas Mozuraitis and Nick Swain added one goal each for the Jaguars.

“Coyle is a goal scorer,” Verdon said. “He finds a way to score goals. He picks up the loose pucks around the net and has a nose for the net. He is always able to score goals.”

Dineen is mentally tough.

“I like the confidence Dineen has brought into

the locker room,” Verdon said. “You would expect either jitters or nervousness from a freshman, but he has brought confidence and a strong game to go with it. He is talented from the skating standpoint and has incredible speed.

He has a very high ice hockey IQ. He is already able to handle himself among most if not all of our players. He is definitely a player to watch over the next few years. I consider him more of a play maker than a scorer, but I am sure he will be doing both.”

Junior forward Casey Jacoby is another strong player.

“He is the prototypical winger,” Verdon said.

“He is a two-way player as he is solid in the defensive zone. He also has offensive skills and is someone I would expect to find the back of the net quite often.”

Junior Mark Bish sees action as the goaltender.

“Mark is our anchor,” Verdon said. “He works very hard at playing his position. He has played at high levels on the traveling circuit. When I have him in goal, I expect him to get us out of trouble, make the tough saves and turn away lots of shots.”

There is nothing fancy about how junior defenseman Aidan Inteso plays the game.

“He is a meat and potatoes type of defenseman,” Verdon said. “When you are hurting, he is exactly what you want. He brings a physical style of play to the ice that we desperately need on the defensive side of the puck.”

Freshman forward Dom Markland brings experience to the ice.

“He has played ice hockey for almost all of his life,” Verdon said. “He comes to the varsity with skills and abilities that most players don’t have.

He combines skill, toughness and tenacity. If we need either a big play to be made or a big goal to be

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Freshman defender Nick Taaffe, a 5-foot-6, 135-pounder, brings experience from the traveling circuit.

“We are looking forward to seeing how he progresses once his body fills out,” Verdon said.

“I am sure at some time he will be one of the top players in the Shore Conference.”

Verdon also hopes for contributions from sophomore defenseman Vincent Servis, senior forward Dylan Barnfield, junior defenseman Dylan Skorge, sophomore forward Vito Pecorella, sophomore forward-defenseman Adam Kannheiser, sophomore defenseman Shandon Robinson, sophomore forward Armone Markland, junior forward-defenseman Matthew Sherwood and junior goalie Sean Cook.

South and East are rivals in numerous other sports.

“This year, I think there is a different feel in the locker room as this is the second year for the team,” Verdon said. “Maybe the players are more used to me and more used to this arrangement.

We have done things together as a team. That has helped. The boys talk about themselves being rivals in other sports, but there is nothing serious.

Most of the boys grew up playing together on the ice.”

Verdon, 47, is a captain in the Bayonne Fire Department and a former Bayonne player. He played at Ocean County College under then-coach Dick Strada. Verdon is a substitute teacher in the Toms River Regional School District and a coach at the travel level with the Toms River Blackhawks.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

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…

Dolores Corte Lomega Manchester

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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.

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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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In Memoriam

Sarah “Sally” Schultze Kester died suddenly of natural causes on August 19, 2018 at the age of 73 in Missoula, Montana. Sarah was born October 22, 1944 on Naval Air Station Lakehurst to George E. Schultze (a former Mayor and owner of Lakehurst Hardware Store) and Lois H. (Parry) Schultze, RN. Sarah lived on Willow Street with her siblings Lois “Binky”, Jo, George “Spike” and Alice until 1963.

After graduating from Central Regional High School in 1963, Sarah married Robert J. Kester a sailor from Niagara Falls, New York. Together they spent the next twenty years as a Navy family raising a son Patrick and two daughters Catherine and Susan.

After her husband retired from the Navy in 1977, Sarah and the family moved to Missoula, Montana. She owned and operated the Playschool Day Care for 20 some years where all the kids called her Grandma Sally because of her premature gray hair. Sarah and her husband also provided care to numerous short- and long-term kids in foster care during this same period. All this while dealing with the symptoms

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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.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Love animals? Want to help local homeless pets? You CAN make a difference! Become a volunteer at SAVE Rescue! Our adoption centers are at: SAVE

Pet center 1594 Lakewood Rd. in Toms River and PetSmart in Brick, 1 Brick Plaza Chambersbridge Rd. Visit our website at save. rescuegroups.org to fill out an application!

Pictures With Santa

TOMS RIVER – Pictures with Santa will be held at Barone’s pet Supply & Food, 1071 Rte. 37, on Dec. 22 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring your pet, friends, and family. A $10 donation gets you a picture in a frame. All proceeds help SAVE Rescue Shelter animals.

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

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Drug:

Continued From Page 1 double again to 216 in 2016, before dropping to 163 in 2017. However, the county is back up to 193 as of Dec. 4.

Billhimer’s predecessor, Joseph Coronato, had said it was eye-opening. 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 that he would be continuing Coronato’s Blue HART - Heroin Addiction Recovery Treatment - program. This program allows substance abusers to turn in their dangerous substances at participating police departments without any repercussions.

They can then receive free addiction treatment and recovery services.

“The chiefs were wary of me because they thought I would cut it,” Billhimer said. But he’s not. It will be part of his platform to combat drug addiction in the county.

Another part will be teaching teenagers coping skills. Stress is always going to come, and kids need to know how to handle it. The metaphor he used was that training would change someone from an egg to a tennis 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.

Both programs would 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 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.”

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District Schedules Multiple Regional Meetings In Advance Of Jan. 22 Vote TOMS RIVER – Toms River Regional Schools has scheduled three regional meetings to further discuss its Rebuilding Our Schools Initiative.

The district is hopeful the community will approve, through a Jan. 22, 2019 referendum vote, to repair and restore facilities at its 18 school buildings, three outbuildings, and grounds across its 52 square miles.

During the 2017-2018 school year, informational town hall-style meetings were held and the projects discussed at public board meetings for the purpose of actively seeking public feedback in order to craft the best proposal. Those meetings proved immensely productive; the district, however, was forced to place the Rebuilding Our Schools Initiative on a brief hold to intensify its focus on millions in lost state aid thanks to a revised state funding formula.

As that battle continues in full force, district leaders now have a rescheduled referendum voting date of Jan. 22 and a renewed commitment to the crucial initiative.

Three regional public meetings have been scheduled in advance of the Jan. 22 vote.

• Jan. 3, 2019: East Side Regional meeting at High School East auditorium, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• Jan. 7, 2019: North Side Regional meeting at High School North auditorium, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

• Jan. 8, 2019: South Side Regional meeting at High School South auditorium, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

All district families and Toms River residents are strongly encouraged to attend one or several meetings to learn more about the initiative, the referendum, and its associated projects.

While a comprehensive facilities assessment revealed more than $153 million in necessary repairs for buildings that were described as “crumbling” in community surveys, the district pared down the referendum request to approximately $100 million across 25 years. Through its ESIP program, Toms River Regional Schools has managed to target and undertake projects–such as the boiler room replacement at High School South–within the confines of the cost-neutral program which will save taxpayers $17 million.

Some of the projects that the question on the referendum ballot will address include: • repair and repaving of parking lots and driveways • heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) • door and window replacements • improving accessibility through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • safety and security upgrades • school-based projects, like secondary science labs and elementary playgrounds This information and much more-- including timelines, photo galleries, the latest news, and even a tax calculator-- is accessible on the district’s Rebuilding Our Schools Initiative webpage.

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Looking For Artifacts

TOMS RIVER – Toms River Fire Company 2 has decided to preserve the history of the Fire Company. We over the next year will be collecting artifacts to create a Toms River Fire Company #2 Museum. This will be located at the main station so the current and newer members will be able to see where the department rooted from and grew to what it is today.

We are asking for the public’s help from anyone who has any fire company #2 artifacts that they would be willing to donate to the fire company. Tell us how you obtained said artifact and if you know any story behind it!

If you have anything you may be interested in donating you can email rkrohn@ trfire.org.

Town Hall Closed For The Holidays

TOMS RIVER – From the Mayor, Township Council and the employees of Toms River we wish to express our heartfelt wishes for many blessings during the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons and for the New Year’s observance. Be safe and may this

holiday time be filled with great memories, joy and happiness!

As a reminder, Township offices will be closed Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.

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His winning project, the Wind Turbine Design Challenge, will have students build their own turbines using everyday classroom resources. The integrated art

and science challenge, which will run this May through June, will feature a classroom competition to see which design group will generate the most volts, and students will vote on their favorite turbine design.

A representative from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), Ashley Whitehead, visited Kyle’s classroom to present his grant award check, meet his students, and discover more about the project.

Ashley was so impressed by the idea she promised to return this spring with her colleagues to see the project in action.

Goddard School Students Sing In Annual Holiday Show

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The Route 70 Toms River Goddard School held their 6th Annual Holiday show on December 6 at Manchester High School. Children from the Goddard School rang in the holiday season to the tune of holiday favorites. Families looked on as the kids performed festive songs, also incorporating Spanish and American Sign Language.

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I Woke Up And I Cannot Hear Sudden hearing loss occurs so quickly literally overnight or in an instant - that the change in hearing is dramatic and can be very upsetting. A sudden hearing loss can involve any part of the hearing system and something as straight forward as earwax can cause a sudden hearing loss. However, the term usually refers to a sudden “nerve” or sensorineural hearing loss. The loss is almost always in one ear and may be accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus (ear noises), and/or aural fullness/pressure.

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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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.

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

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The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries.

The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and 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.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical Michael J. Deem expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

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

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

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TOMS RIVER – Put the hustle and bustle of daily life aside and take advantage of these short programs at Cooper Environmental Center. These programs encourage families to spend quality time together while learning about the environment. Having fun is an added bonus!

• Drop in and Discover: What will you discover about nature when you drop by and join us for a free story, game, or craft? Held on December 27 and Friday,

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December 28, 1-3 p.m. Admission is free.

Hoooo Could it Be? If you have ever been on a night hike, you know that it is a unique experience! Landmarks are less visible, and the sounds of the darkness are more vivid. We will use our ears to help discover owls that are in the park searching for a mate. Held on Jan. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free, but pre-registration is required by calling 732-270-6960.

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

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First Responders Hosting Hockey Fundraiser For Fellow EMT

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Jersey Shore First Responders will be coming together in support of Berkley Township EMT Megan Franzoso on January 5 for a benefit game.

Franzoso went into cardiac arrest on Sept.

14 at Community Medical Center. Later transported to Temple University Medical Center in Philadelphia, Franzoso was put on life support and placed in a medically induced coma. She is now in a rehabilitation

center learning how to walk and talk again.

Jersey Shore First Responders are hosting this fundraiser to help Franzoso afford her costly medical expenses for the long road ahead.

The game will be held on Jan. 5 at Winding River Ice Rink in Toms River. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students with school ID, and kids 12 and under are free. All donations will go to support Megan Franzoso.

Council Meetings Change In December

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council meetings will begin an hour earlier during the month of December, and one meeting date will change.

The meetings usually begin at 6 p.m., but will instead begin at 5 p.m. The December meetings will be held on Dec. 11 and Dec. 26. Normally, the council

meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays. However, since the fourth Tuesday in December is Christmas, the meeting will instead be held on the Wednesday of that week.

Meetings are held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room, Toms River Township Municipal Complex, 33 Washington Street, in the downtown area.

Holiday Heights Recreation New Year’s Eve Celebration

TOMS RIVER – Holiday Heights Recreation is hosting a New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31 at the Holiday Heights Clubhouse Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner will be served by Blue Collar Catering. Menu includes: prime rib, crab-stuffed flounder, or chicken cordon bleu. There will also be wine, soda, water,

coffee, tea, and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Bill. Don’t miss the midnight champagne toast with Ryan Seacrest.

The cost is $49 per person. Checks only; no refunds. Tickets are on sale Thursdays from Oct. 18-Dec. 20, 9-10 a.m. For more information, call Carolyn at 732-608-7674 or Zeny at 732-551-2178.

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Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River. Immediate Occupancy – RENTALS, 2 BR homes- 1 or 1.5 Baths. SALES - single & doublewide homes. Call 732-370-2300.

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Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/ hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (50)

Manchester - 2 bedroom mobile home. 55+. Gym, clubhouse. 20 minutes from Seaside. $6,000. 732350-8685, 973-670-8325 (2)

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(50) Flexible Space For Rent - Prime location. Plenty of parking. GSCB Plaza, 340 Route 9 Bayville, NJ. Call Ed 973-886-0053.

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The Toms River Times, December 15, 2018, Page 23

Help Keep The Homeless Warm For Winter

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The leader of Howell’s homeless community took to social media recently to encourage residents to donate winter items that can be distributed to the homeless weekly.

Minister Steve Brigham of the Destiny’s Bridge encampment in Howell recalled an encounter in the Nov. 13 post, with a homeless man who would be cold for another week.

“As I was doing the weekly distribution for the homeless and poor this past week at the Town Square, a homeless man looked in the back door of my bus and said ‘Are there any more blankets?’

“As I looked at this poor man with his look of desperation, I turned to search the bus one more time to see if I had missed anything. ‘No.’ I told the man, ‘I’m sorry I don’t have much this week, but I will try to have some more next week.’

As he walked away, my heart dropped knowing this was just the start of the cold, and bitter weather, and it would be a long time before we saw the warm sunny days of summer again.”

Each week for the past 18 years, Brigham has facilitated a program that distributes much needed items to those in need in the community. On the day he encountered this man, Brigham noted there were another 60 people or more also hoping for something to keep them warm for the winter.

“I stopped, and said a little prayer, and asked God to help me meet their needs,” stated Brigham.

A later post on Nov. 20 by Brigham noted the “overwhelming outpouring of generosity” of the community in response to his call for help.

“When I saw the homeless man on Saturday morning that had asked me for a blanket the week before, he asked if I had been able to find a blanket. I told him that I had his blanket, and to spread the word to the other homeless that I had as many blankets as they needed, and to meet me at the square at one o’clock,” read Brigham’s post.

To his surprise over 80 people came out. “Before we started I told the people that we have been blessed by the kind people of the community with wonderful donations, and that there will be enough for everyone,” he stated.

And the generosity doesn’t have to stop there.

With the winter season upon us, the homeless community is always in need of items to keep them warm and fed. You can help by donating even one item.

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“It is a beautiful community effort with those that have extra giving to those that have little.

These are the things that help make a healthy and harmonious society where everyone is content,” said Brigham. “The residents of Howell have been so very kind to us over the years. I would like to express my immense gratitude to their warm hearted support.”

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The Toms River Times, December 15, 2018, Page 25

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.

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Lawsuit Questions When County Can Share Public Records

By Jennifer Peacock

Can the government deny public records to a requestor because they don’t want that information automatically posted to a third-party website that anyone can access?

A Monmouth County Superior Court Judge is set to decide Nov. 26.

Gavin Rozzi, creator of OPRAmachine.com, and two others - Jennifer Coombs, who operates ASK NJ Media Co. and Time to Change - Jersey Style, and independent journalist and site administrator Jeff Epstein - have filed suit against various Monmouth County government officials for denying requests filed through that website.

The county, which fulfills its Open Public Records Act requests through the law offices Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC, in Matawan, had asked that requests be made with a “secondary” or “alternative” email address, not through OPRAmachine.

OPRAmachine.com allows the public to file records requests. The website describes it this way: “You choose the public authority that you would like information from, then write a brief note describing what you want to know. We then send your request to the public authority. Any response they make is automatically published on the website for you and anyone else to find and read.”

Email exchanges between attorney Catherine Kim and Rozzi, Coombs and Epstein show that requests were denied when alternative emails were not supplied, as per the county’s policy, adopted at some point over the summer, of not releasing records that automatically post those records to a website.

Up to sometime in the early summer, it appears Monmouth County government agencies had honored requests made through OPRAmachine.

The policy to reject OPRAmachine-filed requests happened after county employees didn’t redact bank account numbers and other personal information about Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Grammicioni and First Assistant Lori Linskey, Rozzi said. (The records, published to the site, were redacted

by Rozzi.)

“The only reason the Defendants have given Plaintiffs for why they are not providing OPRA responses to OPRAmachine is that they are worried about unauthorized disclosure of records,” Walter Luers, Esq., wrote in the court filing. The Clinton, New Jersey-based attorney is representing Rozzi, Coombs and Epstein.

He’s also the president of The New Jersey Foundation for Open Government. “First, that is not Plaintiffs’ problem, that is Defendants’ problem.”

An undated policy from Monmouth County Clerk Marion Masnick, provided by Kim to Jersey Shore Online Oct. 2 through an OPRA request, stated that “Due to the demand and volume of the requests and records, the county recognizes that it is possible to inadvertently release records with confidential and/or privileged information. Regardless of our diligent efforts to review and adequately redact confidential or privileged information, the county, like any organization, is susceptible to human error.

It continued: “We respectfully request that all OPRA requestors provide an address or e-mail address that permits the county to correspond directly with the requestor and securely provide access to the records. The county will deny any requests for records if the responses, including attachments, are automatically posted on any websites.”

In his brief, Luers pointed out that the county needing to redact documents does not give them the authority to deny releasing records to the OPRAmachine address. Nothing prevents those records, redacted or not, from being shared online. The county’s policy “punishes” OPRAmachine users.

“This does not restrict the requestor from retaining, disseminating, distributing, or copying the records after receipt. However, the requestor may be liable for any unlawful disclosure of confidential and/or privileged information.

The county does not waive any privilege or confidentiality within its message or the released records,” the county policy stated. “The county wishes to work alongside the requestor to provide the records requested and also prevent any inadvertent disclosure of confidential and/ or privileged information. We appreciate your courtesies and future cooperation.”

Since announcing the lawsuit at the end of September, Rozzi has been working on changes to OPRAmachine. In an Oct. 9 email to Jersey Shore Online, he explained he’s been working to address privacy concerns raised by Monmouth County.

“By the end of the month, we anticipate that our changes will allow OPRAmachine to detect and automatically redact social security numbers to protect privacy interests, something that no other proprietary public records solution (that we are aware of in NJ) does,” Rozzi wrote.

In a separate email the same day, Rozzi explained exactly why he filed suit.

“We want the court to order Monmouth County to do as they have previously done and honor the legally valid public records requests submitted to them by our users. We hope that the lawsuit will stop the county from treating public records requests differently because they originate from the OPRAmachine service. To remedy the county’s obstruction of the public records request process, we are urging the court to strike down the county’s unprecedented and overreaching policy that limits access to public information and find them in violation of the law.”

A follow-up email to Kim, and her associate Sean Kean, was not answered by press time.

OPRA is the law that gives citizens access to most public records, with some exceptions.

According to “A Citizen’s Guide to the Open Public Records Act,” written by the New Jersey Government Records Council, “a public record under the common law is one required by law to be kept, or necessary to be kept in the discharge of a duty imposed by law, or directed by law to serve as a memorial and evidence of something written, said, or done, or a written memorial made by a public officer authorized to perform that function, or a writing filed in a public office.

The elements essential to constitute a public record are that it be a written memorial, that it be made by a public officer, and that the officer be authorized by law to make it.”

In its broadest sense, a requestor must submit in writing the request for an existing document or file or recording. While most government agencies ask that the requestor use their OPRA form, it’s not required, although the request must state that it’s an OPRA request. The government agency has seven business days to provide the item, or ask for an extension.

Requests can be denied if the item in question does not exist, or is not covered under OPRA. Jersey Shore Online reached out to the Government Records Council for comment on OPRA, and how the law’s framers didn’t anticipate 21st Century technologies. They did not respond by press time.

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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

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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