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Burlco GOP Likely Rebuffs Strong Democratic Challenge

By Douglas D. Melegari Staff Writer

MOUNT HOLLY – A missing barcode on Burlington County mail-in ballots delayed the release of the final count of votes from Tuesday’s election.

Burlington County Board of Elections workers began the process of running the received mail-in ballots through their machines at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. That is when officials discovered that the ballots had no barcodes on them. Officials were unable to machine tally the mail-in ballot votes without a barcode and had to hastily call in poll workers to begin a count by hand.

“We immediately had to move into a hand count which we have done in the past,” said Chairman Joseph P. Dugan of the Burlington County Board of Elections. “We have done this in the past, but it is very time consuming.”

Dugan said that approximately 20,000 completed mail-in ballots were received by Election Day which is a record amount for Burlington County. The previous record was approximately 15,000 mail-in ballots. Due to the record number of ballots that had to be counted, 100 poll workers placed on a reserve list had to be called in to complete the process.

Each poll worker received $14.29 an hour for their services during the approximately two-day process. Officials completed the hand count at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

Dugan expected the results to be sent over to the Burlington County Clerk’s Office either on Thursday or Friday for certification once the tallies are reviewed to ensure no mistakes were made. Thereafter, he expected the results to be released.

Dugan was adamant that the absence of a barcode on the mail-in ballots was the fault of the printer. However, he said that the ballots will be screened much more carefully prior to future mailings.

The barcode error was not the only problem county election officials contended with. Some sample ballots and candidate lists contained misspellings. The misspellings were harshly criticized by some county residents on social media.

There were several tight races in Burlington County and the outstanding votes could make enough of a difference to impact the outcome. On a countylevel, while the Republican candidates were ahead by several thousand votes with the polling place count and claimed victory, Democrats refused to concede until the mail-in ballot results were released.

The mail-in ballot results were not available as of press time. The Pine Barrens Tribune will provide updates online and in next week’s newspaper.

PHOTO BY SKIP HARRIS Latham "Robert" Tiver, Freeholder, hugging a family member after results.

By Adam Tait III For the Pine Barrens Tribune

MOUNT HOLLY—Donald J. Trump turned the tables on the so-called “experts” on Tuesday and won the Presidency of the United States over Hillary R. Clinton.

Locally, it appeared Republicans also made it a clean sweep.

Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (NJCD2) and Representative Tom MacArthur NJCD3) defeated their opponents in the congressional races.

It appears that Jean Stanfield was reelected sheriff and Mary Ann O’Brien was elected surrogate while Freeholder Latham “Robert” Tiver won election to a post that he had been appointed to earlier in the year to fill a vacancy. However, Democrats did not concede the race due to a mail-in ballot glitch.

The chances appear only slight as of press time that county Democrats secured enough votes to win the Burlington County row offices. In addition, mail-in balloting tends to

favor the Republicans in Burlington County.

Pemberton Township bucked the trend, re-electing two Democrats to council and dumping the lone GOP councilman, Jack Tompkins. He will be replaced by Democrat newcomer Donovan Gardner.

In the neighboring borough, Republicans Bonnie Haines and Robert Brock were elected to Council.

In Shamong, Republican incumbents Timothy L. Gimble and Michael DiCroce easily won re-election to the township committee by a 2-1 margin. Elizabeth Rossell and Michael Mikulski were unopposed in winning two committee seats in Southampton.

Also running unopposed for the township committee in Tabernacle were Steven Lee IV and Joseph Yates IV both won. Lee narrowly outpolled his running mate by 29 votes of a total of almost 5,000 votes cast.

Dudley H. Lewis won a committee seat

unopposed in Washington Township while Matthew Henrich did the same in Woodland Township. Both are incumbent Republicans. However, there were 113 write-in votes for the committee spot in Woodland.

Turning to school elections, there was a major surprise in the joint Pemberton Township/Borough board race. Veteran 24-year member John Ulrich was ousted by newcomer Wanda Knox. Two other incumbents, however, were reelected: Sandra Glawson and John Maier.

In two towns without opposition, Cindy Ruffo and Kristen Caputo won in Bass River and Medford Lakes, respectively.

Three unopposed candidates seeking seats on the Medford School Board, David Bermigham, Michael W. Etter and Katherine Busca all polled over 6,000 votes.

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Tabernacle GI Returns To a Surprise “Welcome Home” Celebration

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PHOTO BY SKIP HARRIS Tabernacle resident Anton “Tony” Konopka Jr., 24 returned home from Afghanistan on Saturday.

Tabernacle Mayor Stephen Lee, IV presented him with a township proclamation.

By Adam Tait III For the Pine Barrens Tribune

TABERNACLE–By the expected arrival time of 4 p.m. last Saturday, the crowd had grown to over 50, along with five pieces of equipment from the local Tabernacle Rescue Squad. Some had several staff members standing on their roofs, wielding large American flags.

When the stunned guest of honor arrived just a few minutes later, amidst the cheers, sirens, applause and shouts of joy, the aura of good feeling truly engulfed the entire neighborhood. The car Konopka was in was accompanied by about 20 motorcycles.

Back from the battered hills of Afghanistan after a year there was local hero Anton “Tony” Konopka Jr., 24, along with wife Nicole, daughter Aria, 4, and son Anton (Trey) III, seven months.

The surprised look vanished quickly, to be replaced by a huge grin, which was pretty constant over the next two hours or so.

The parents’ home was decorated with dozens of American flags and yellow ribbons, while an impressive red carpet covered the sidewalk and steps to the front door. The entire Konopka family was there,

grandparents, parents Anton Sr. and Diane and sisters Nicole, Amber and Maegan.

There were several speeches, all mercifully short, cheers galore and a genial milling around the Konopka home before most of the guests went inside.

Inside, there were cheers, laughter, shouts of delight and surprise before guests tucked into a bountiful party/picnic meal.

After things had quieted down, this reporter, an ancient Army veteran, and Konopka sat down for a talk. Konopka’s Army job was to repair heavy construction equipment. Although not a combat job, he and his unit came under rifle fire.

Konopka, a Seneca High School graduate and an Army E4, is home now, safe and sound, with his six-year military career coming to an end on Jan. 1. A job hunt is high on his “to-do” list. He would like to stay in the construction repair field.

Also on their list, Tony and Nicole are looking for a house of their own in the area.

They’re both happy to be back amidst family and friends. The welcome-home activity was planned by David Silver of Operation Yellow Ribbon of South Jersey.

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Washington Meeting Becomes Heated Over 'Lance Run Road'

By Douglas D. Melegari Staff Writer

WASHINGTON –Tensions flared at a Washington Township Committee meeting on Tuesday (Nov. 1) after a handful of residents disputed 'Lance Run Road'. The complexity of the issue also seemed to cause a great deal of confusion.

“I can’t really make heads or tails of this issue,” said Washington Township Solicitor Thomas J. Coleman III. At issue are two clearances which have been used by vehicular traffic. The first clearance, designated as 'Lance Run Road' and now maintained by the township, runs in a south to north orientation. It starts at County Route 542 and eventually transitions into Green Bank-Bulltown Road. The second clearance, which begins right at the transition point, runs in a west to east orientation from Green Bank-Bulltown Road/ 'Lance Run Road' to County Route 563. For unknown reasons, the second clearance has been close and is now filling in with some vegetation.

The second clearance is unnamed by the township and officials do not know when it was closed or who authorized its closure.

Therefore, residents who reside on the first clearance can only conveniently access the rest of the township by driving to County Route 542.

The township at some point began to maintain the clearance that runs from County Route 542 and eventually transitions into Green Bank-Bulltown Road.

Resident Frank Capella attended a Washington Zoning Board meeting a few months ago after he noticed millings appear on the surface of 'Lance Run Road'. Frank Capella owns property that involves Lance Run Road. Frank Capella listened to the board’s conversation and became concerned that the township was getting ready to pave it. Frank Capella then began attending township committee meetings.

At the September and October meetings of the township committee, Frank Capella argued that the clearance running from County Route 542 to Green Bank-Bulltown Road is a driveway and part of his private property. He questioned the township's road designation. He also said that the unnamed clearance was the real Lance Run Road.

Word of Frank Capella’s statements prompted some of his neighbors to attend the latest committee meeting out of concern that he might restrict access to Route 542. Several spoke during the privilege of the floor.

Marie Heffley, a title examiner licensed by the State of New Jersey, was the first to speak. Marie Heffley’s father-in-law lives on 'Lance Run Road'. She said her research found that 'Lance Run Road' was not a road created by ordinance, but rather a prescriptive easement because her relatives were granted permission to use it over 50 years ago. She also opined that 'Lance Run Road' went from County Route 542 to Greenbank-Bulltown Road.

“The Heffley family has been driving up and down 'Lance Run Road' that the township has been maintaining,” Marie Heffley said.

“They have been grading. They have been plowing. The trash truck backs in there, picks

up the trash, and turns around. For over 50 years!”

Marie Heffley also requested that the township committee consider paving Lance Run Road since the township has been maintaining it for so long.

“I really feel that we might as well pave it,” Marie Heffley said.

Kris Kluk, who is an engineer for the township, responded that the township has not considered paving Lance Run Road. He said he would have to look into it.

“If I get the direction from the township committee, I would be glad to look into it,” Kluk said. “We will have to, in my opinion, first look for the funding for paving purposes.”

Frank Capella disagreed with certain aspects of Heffley’s analysis.

“Well, that was never a road,” Frank Capella said. “It was a driveway. The real Lance Run Road was out to 563.”

He referred to a map that had previously sat on an easel in the meeting room. He said that the map did not show a ‘Lance Run Road’ connecting with County Route 542. He questioned the disappearance of the map.

“The last time we were in here there was a map,” Frank Capella said. “Now that map is gone. Things around Green Bank have a habit of disappearing. A man’s land is his land.”

He then described his belief that the township was condemning his property and others were trying to commandeer his land.

The Heffley family began to exchange words with the Capella family. Washington Mayor Dudley Lewis slammed the gavel down several times to regain order.

“That’s enough,” mayor Lewis shouted.

Coleman asked Frank Capella to provide copies to the township of any documentation in his possession which supported his argument. He responded that he was going to seek legal counsel over the matter.

“I need to speak to my attorney since I feel that the deck is stacked against me here in Washington Township, even though I have provided information,” Frank Capella said. “I am going to take it to court. It is just that simple.”

Frank Capella’s wife, Susan, provided her insight on the matter to Coleman.

“There was a survey done quite a few years ago and they said that they had no indication that 'Lance Run Road' even existed on that piece,” she said. “They want to pave it and that is part of our property.”

Kathleen Heffley who lives on 'Lance Run Road' argued that maps and paperwork don’t tell the real story.

“There is a dispute about what roads are,” Kathleen Heffley said. “You are saying ‘driveway’ and talking about things that are on maps. We are talking about a physical avenue that heads to a certain place. We’re not talking about a piece of paper that shows a road that goes somewhere. We are talking about something that people drive over all the time.

We are talking about vehicles using the road.

It is not like it is an animal path. The road exists because people have used it and they have used it for many years. It is not a piece of

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IMAGE COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAPS Map of 'Lance Run Road' and an unnamed clearance.

PHOTO BY TOM WALKER 'Lance Run Road' signage.

PHOTO BY TOM WALKER Intersection of 'Lance Run Road' and County Route 542 in Washington Twp.

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Election Results Due to a missing barcode, mail-in ballot votes are unavailable as of press time.

Burlington County U.S. House of Representatives: District 2 X Frank A. LoBIONDO (R) David H. COLE (D)

166,188 103,465

59% 37%

Burlington County U.S. House of Representatives: District 3 X Tom MacARTHUR (R) Fredrick John LaVERGNE (D)

176,966 60% 114,534 39%

Burlington County Sheriff 91,395 52.1% Jean STANFIELD (R) 83,854 47.8% James KOSTOPLIS (D) Burlington County Surrogate X Mary Ann O'BRIEN (R) X Sander FRIEDMAN (D)

88,766 51.4% 83,603 48.4%

368 96% 15 3.9%

1,990 1,993 856 809

35.2% 35.2% 15.1% 14.3%

1,612 1,571

50% 49%

181 100%

Washington Twp. Committee X Dudley H. LEWIS (R)

221

96%

X Timothy L GIMBEL (R) X Michael DiCROCE (R) Jeanette AMODEO (D) Robert RINALDI (D)

Local BOE-Washington Twp. SCAMOFFA Bill (NP) X

166

86%

X Jeffrey S. WARNER (NP) X Jeffrey SIEDLECKI (NP)

Woodland Twp. Committee HENRICH Matthew (R) X

370

76%

X Elizabeth H. ROSSELL (R) X Michael S. MIKULSKI, II (R)

Lenape Regional BOE-Woodland Twp. 3,561 50.2% 3,502 49.3%

X Jeffrey E. HICKS (NP) X Suzanne PHILLIPS (NP) X Joseph CAPUTO (NP)

2,415 34.9% 2,241 32.4% 2,225 32.1%

X Stephen LEE, IV (R) X Joseph YATES, IV (R)

2,490 49.9% 2,461 49.4%

Lenape Regional BOE-Tabernacle Twp. X Robert H. BENDE, JR (NP)

2,218

99%

X Margaret M. ESTLOW (NP)

390 98.9%

Local BOE-Woodland Twp. JAGGARD Colleen (NP) X

381 98.9%

Pemberton Borough Council HAINES Bonnie (R) X X Robert BROCK (R)

351 353

3,585 15.9% 3,310 14.7% 3,263 14.5% 4,038 18.0% 4,184 18.6% 4,049 18.0%

Lenape Regional BOE-Medford Twp. X William J. BISIGNANO, JR. (NP)

8,035 99%

Local BOE-Tabernacle Twp. X Megan CHAMBERLAIN (NP) X Victoria SHOEMAKER (NP) Gail COREY (NP) Geneva MOORE (NP) John BULINA (NP)

1,512 1,607 1,134 812 1,040

24.7% 26.2% 18.5% 13.2% 16.9%

48% 49%

Yes X No

Pinelands Regional Question NO. 1 5,691 49% 5,814 51%

Yes X No

Pinelands Regional Question NO. 2 5,090 48% 5,532 52%

Yes X No

Pinelands Regional Question NO. 3 5,008 46% 5,807 54%

Pemberton Twp. Council Jack TOMPKINS (R) Anne QUINN (R) Loretta BADER (R) X Kenneth CARTIER (D) X Norma TRUEBLOOD (D) X Donovan GARDNER (D)

99%

Shamong Twp. Committee

Tabernacle Twp. Committee 6,800 34.1% 6,444 32.3% 6,574 33%

Local BOE-Medford Twp. 2 Yr Unexpired X Write-In (unknown)

23.8% 16.4% 24.2% 16.3% 18.8%

Local BOE-Southampton Twp.

Local BOE-Medford Twp. X David BERMINGHAM (NP) X Michael W. ETTER (NP) X Katherine BUSCA (NP)

3,256 2,251 3,305 2,233 2,573

Local BOE-Tabernacle Twp. 1 Yr Unexpired 2,061 X Julia SAILER (NP)

Southampton Twp. Committee

Local BOE-Bass River Twp. X Cindy RUFFO (NP) X Write-In (unknown)

X Wanda KNOX (NP) Christopher E. OTIS (NP) X Tom MAIER (NP) John ULRICH (NP) X Sandra GLAWSON (D)

Local BOE-Shamong Twp. 89,681 51.6% 83,957 48.3%

Burlington County Freeholder Latham "Robert" TIVER (R) Reva FOSTER (D)

Local BOE-Pemberton Twp.

Local BOE-Medford Lakes Boro X Kristen CAPUTO

1,287 99.4%

(NP)

Pinelands Regional School District Bond Referendum Denied By Majority of Voters For the Pine Barrens Tribune

LITTLE EGG HARBOR– Voters in Bass River, Eagleswood, Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton failed to pass the Pinelands Regional School District (PRSD) Bond Referendum on Tuesday, November 8. The $53.6 million bond would have addressed the critical structural issues at Pinelands Regional High School (PRHS) that have closed nine classrooms, and funded important basic repairs and no-frills renovations and upgrades at PRHS and at Pinelands Regional Junior High School (PRJHS).

PRSD Interim Superintendent Maryann Banks, Ed.D., expressed disappointment that the Referendum did not pass, but also thanked those voters who supported the efforts of the District to ensure the safety of the Pinelands campus buildings. She emphasized again that the structural issues and other repairs, renovations and upgrades are necessary to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.

“Pinelands Regional Junior and Senior High Schools are in critical need of the repairs

and upgrades outlined in the three questions of the Referendum,” Banks said. “We are very disappointed that enough voters did not acknowledge the extreme importance of the Referendum and recognize it as an investment in our students and their future, and that of our communities.”

She went on to say, however, “the District is grateful to those citizens of Bass River, Eagleswood, Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton who voted in support of the Referendum. We wish to thank all of those who worked so hard – parents, teachers, students, Board and community members – to get out the vote in support of the District, despite the outcome.”

The District was eligible to receive up to 40 percent in state funding for Questions 1 and 2, and up to 19 percent for Question 3.

The average annual tax impact for Question 1 was expected to be less than $100/year for the average assessed home in all of the four communities served by PRSD; the tax impact for Questions 2 and 3 would have added no more than $22 per year, depending on the community.

According to Banks, with the failure of the Referendum, the Board of Education will be

unable to authorize the necessary repairs and there could be significant consequences, leading up to and including the need to resort to the use of split sessions or leasing trailers for classroom space. The District already is operating at a disadvantage, with nine classrooms at PRHS currently out of commission due to the need for structural repairs.

Banks said District Administration will

regroup with the Board of Education to discuss next steps, which could include the possibility of calling a special election in either January or March 2017, at which time it would field another attempt at a Referendum.

“We might do this again because these issues are not going away and must be addressed for the safety and security of our students, teachers, and communities,” Banks said.

GOP

Bill Scamoffa won an unopposed seat in Washington Township.

It was unclear as of press time who won the “no petition filed” seats via write-in votes in Bass River and Medford. The winners will be determined after the mail-in ballots are counted.

Turning to regional school board seats, Robert H. Bende Jr. won a Lenape Regional Board seat from Tabernacle, William J. Bisignano Jr. won a seat from Medford, while Margaret M. Estlow was elected from Woodland.

A bond issue authorizing major repairs to Pinelands Regional Junior and Senior high schools lost in a close vote.

FROM PAGE 1 ran unopposed for Shamong School Board seats and won.

On the Southampton School Board, the winners were Jeffrey E. Hicks, Suzanne Phillips, and Joseph Caputo.

On the Southampton School Board, the winners were Jeffrey E. Hicks, Suzanne Phillips and Joseph Caputo.

In Tabernacle, Megan Chamberlain, Victoria Shoemaker and Gail Corey defeated Geneva Moore and John Bulina. Bulina had served since 1989. Julia Sailer was also chosen by the voters to fill an unexpired term.

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Editorial: Our Take On Vote 2016 Heavy Turnout Applauded We were delighted to observe the heavy turnout at polling places throughout Burlington County on Election Day. Voting is a constitutional right and privilege and we are glad that county residents made use of that right instead of squandering it. Every vote matters.

Often times, we voice our concerns to elected officials, but if we aren’t voting, our concerns may not matter at all to them. Voting can actually give you the credibility to make your concerns a top priority for lawmakers.

When we vote, we are actually telling elected officials and lawmakers how we feel about education, public safety, social security, health care, and other important issues.

Whether you choose to vote or not, the winners of the election now represent you.

They are also accountable to you.

Ballot Mistake Must Not Repeat Itself We urge the Burlington County Board of

Elections to inspect all future mail-in ballots, polling place ballots, and sample ballots before they hand them out to voters to utilize.

Pinelands Regional School District Needs Help There are legitimate questions and few answers with respect to how the infrastructure in this District was allowed to deteriorate to the point where $53 million dollars in repairs is required. These unanswered questions along with the stunning financial figures taxpayers were asked to foot lead to the defeat of the referendum.

However, the past can’t be taken back and the infrastructure is in bad shape. Repairs can't be avoided for too much longer. We urge residents and officials to work together to come up with a solution to fix it. We’ll have more to say on this topic in the near future.

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Letter To The Editor: Remember To Honor Our Veterans On Friday, November 11th, Veterans Day will be observed throughout our nation, a day set aside to honor America’s armed forces.

Many communities will pause, hold ceremonies, parades, make speeches, lay wreaths, say prayers, and play taps. There may be some communities that will not pause, but rest assured, there will be veterans and friends who remember.

Originally, November 11th was proclaimed Armistice Day, remembering that on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an end was declared in the war that was to end all wars. Millions of military members and civilians were killed on the battlefields and seas of Europe.

In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower changed the designation from Armistice Day to Veterans Day and left it undated so as to fall on a day that provided a three-day weekend. President Gerald Ford changed it back to the traditional November 11th; the week has also been declared National Women Veterans Recognition Week.

I want to relate my favorite woman veteran story. Robin Shirtliffe enlisted in the Continental Army in 1778 and served as a common soldier fighting the British. Shirtliffe was wounded three times, which says something about the medical procedures of that time, because it was not until Shirtliffe’s third injury that “his” true identity was discovered. Shirtliffe was, in reality, Deborah Samson of Massachusetts, one of the first of many women to serve our nation in the armed forces. It has been only in recent years that

America has recognized women in the defense of our freedoms.

Today, women serve on active duty and with the active reserves, from the lowest enlisted grades to general and admiral and, as with their male counterparts, they have served again as they were recalled to active duty.

During the past ten years in Iraq and Afghanistan, women have served in combat; many were wounded and some were killed.

There is a beautiful monument dedicated to women veterans at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in North Hanover. Many women are still not aware they are entitled to the same veterans benefits as males. We are all veterans who served honorably in our armed forces during times of war and peace.

November 10th will be the 240th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. It was established before the U.S. Navy.

Our nation’s veterans served throughout the world during several wars for your right to vote. I sincerely hope all our area veterans will exercise that right they earned.

We are now seeing a new group of veterans returning home. Let’s welcome our citizen soldiers, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force men and women, back into our community. Finally, I would urge all to pause and offer a silent prayer for our veterans. May God bless and protect the United States.

Paul J. Tuliano Browns Mills, New Jersey

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Scanner Browns Mills Man Arrested For DWI MOUNT LAUREL— At 1:09 a.m. on Oct. 1, Mount Laurel Police responded to Route 38 at Briggs Road for a motor-vehicle crash.

During the investigation, officers arrested

Tabernacle Fire Rescue Drill

Sampson Johnson, 44, of Browns Mills. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and released pending a court hearing.

Medford Man Charged With DWI and Possession of Cocaine MOUNT LAUREL–On Oct. 3, at 3:10 a.m., Mount Laurel Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ark Road near Courtney Way. During the stop, officers arrested Jose E. Galicia, 27, of Medford. He was charged with

driving while intoxicated and possession of cocaine. Bail was set at $10,000 with no 10% option and he was committed to the Burlington County Jail.

Routine Property Check Leads to Recovery of Drug Paraphernalia MEDFORD–On Oct. 28, at 11:52 p.m., while conducting a property check of Tamarac Beach, Medford Township Police discovered a vehicle parked in the parking area after hours on Knotty Oak Dr. As patrols approached the vehicle, the odor of burnt marijuana was detected emanating from the vehicle. An onscene police investigation resulted in marijuana under 50 grams and drug paraphernalia being recovered.

Gregory D. Stonaker, 19, of Medford was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. Stonaker was released on a summons pending his appearance in Medford Township Municipal Court. Stonaker also received a traffic summons for possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, pending his court appearance.

PHOTO BY SKIP HARRIS

Tabernacle Rescue Squad and Vincentown Fire Co. preform rescue drills for audience.

$900 Cash Stolen in Vehicle Burglary MEDFORD–On Oct. 29, at 12:53 p.m., Medford Township Police were dispatched to the parking lot of 185 Tuckerton Rd., the Medford Care Center, for a report of a motor vehicle burglary.

Further investigation revealed between approximately 6:00 a.m. and 12:53 p.m., unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a

previously damaged rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle, a 1998 Nissan Altima.

Once inside the vehicle, the suspect(s) removed the victim’s purse containing $900 cash and miscellaneous identification cards.

A police investigation into this incident is continuing.

Man Charged With Resisting Arrest After Brief Foot Chase MEDFORD–On Oct. 31, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Medford Township Police stopped a gold Saturn sedan in the parking lot of Wawa at 257 Rt. 70 because the driver, Jason C. Schroeder, 43, of Edgewater Park was not wearing his seatbelt.

As Schroeder came to a stop, he exited his vehicle and a foot pursuit was initiated as he attempted to elude police in a nearby field.

Schroeder was subsequently taken into custody without incident and found to have multiple outstanding warrants out of jurisdictions in Burlington and Gloucester

counties. Patrols also uncovered a marijuana blunt inside Schroeder’s vehicle.

Schroeder was transported to the Medford Township Police Headquarters where he was processed and charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, contempt of court, possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, driving while suspended, unlicensed driver, and failing to wear his seatbelt. Schroeder was then transported and committed to the Burlington County Jail on a combined bail of $12,900.

Crew uses tools.

PHOTO BY SKIP HARRIS

Non-Working Brake Light Leads to Arrest MEDFORD–On Oct. 30, at 10:19 p.m., Medford Township Police conducted a motor vehicle stop at the intersection of Taunton Road and Hartford Road for a non-working brake light.

While speaking with the vehicles occupants, the odor of raw marijuana was

detected from the interior of the vehicle.

The police investigation led to the arrest of Eric Iaria, 36, of Evesham for possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. Iaria was charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams and released on a summons pending court.

Crews work together to remove the "vicims" of the drill.

PHOTO BY SKIP HARRIS

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Barnegat Bay’s Problems, Strengths Highlight Pinelands Commission Meeting

By Adam Tait III For the Pine Barrens Tribune

PEMBERTON—A fascinating film strip and lecture on the state of the Barnegat Bay estuary highlighted last Friday’s meeting of the Pinelands Commission here.

The presentation, by Dr. L. Stanton Hales Jr., of Ocean Co. College, and Director of the Barnegat Bay Partnership, gave a lucid picture of the area, especially its strengths and problems.

As many would expect, rapid and, some would say, huge residential development, is a major threat to the Bay. Other problems are pollution, and nutrient overloading of the water (primarily runoff from farming). Overfishing, in Hale’s view, is a lesser, but growing threat.

On the plus side at Barnegat Bay is growing public awareness of the estuary’s value and the need to keep it healthy for the benefit of everyone.

His film repeatedly referenced the beauty of Barnegat Bay, and what could be lost if it is permanently damaged.

Hales emphasized the fragility of the area and the threat if current trends continue. He repeatedly cited the need to balance competing interests.

While he realizes a total ban on fishing is impossible, for example, he urges stricter limits and a sharing of catches between commercial and sports interests.

As an increasing danger, Hales noted growing algae blooms, cause by land erosion,

Septic System Failures Blamed for Fawn Lake Village Lagging in License Renewal

By Adam Tait III For the Pine Barrens Tribune

SHAMONG–In an otherwise routine meeting, the long-delayed 2016 license renewal for Fawn Lake Village mobile home park continues to hassle both the trailer park owners and township committee.

The renewal was expected to be granted by the committee months ago, but continued septic system failures, four so far this year, have stymied the process. A 30-day extension has already been granted.

According to Shamong Township administrator Susan Onorato, all four of the systems have to be replaced. The work is behind by months and the committee is concerned that the final deadline of Mar. 31, 2017 will not be met. Richard D’Andrea, manager of Fawn Lake, spoke several times at the meeting, citing progress.

In other business, a request for proposals and quotes for professional services for 2017 was approved.

Also approved was funding for Prom House.

This is the growing practice of many high schools to have activities available to students all night following the Senior Prom. The belief is that keeping the fun local will ease the temptation of some students to drive to the shore or other hotspots and hopefully cut down on drinking and accidents that so often mar after-dance activities.

A shared-service agreement with Southampton Township for a fire sub-code official also passed. This vote, like all the others, was unanimous, 5-0.

A change order involving recreational equipment, primarily swings and slides at the Dingletown Recreation Complex was also approved.

Township Engineer Dante Guzzi updated the committee on road repairs.

The meeting moved into executive session at 8:10 p.m. No details were made available later. The meeting drew seven attendees, high for Shamong.

The committee meets next on Dec. 6, at the usual 7:30 p.m. time.

Pemboro Residents Become Carless

By Adam Tait III For the Pine Barrens Tribune

PEMBERTON BOROUGH--A rash of auto thefts and break-ins in the last two months has roiled this community. Amazingly, the two thefts and five break-ins have been aided by the incredible carelessness of car owners.

Most of the cars were left unlocked and two even had the keys inside the cars, according to borough Police Chief Edward Hunter.

Thus far, the two stolen cars have been recovered. One was not damaged, but the second had been severely vandalized, Hunter said.

Two theft suspects were arrested over the weekend in Trenton. As of Monday afternoon, they were being processed there and faced imminent transfer to the borough. They had not

been identified on Monday.

Hunter said the cases were all local and didn’t appear to be beyond the borough.

Police emailed residents late Sunday with a warning and urging all owners remove their keys and lock their cars. The warning said patrols has been increased, but sought help from residents, saying, “If you see someone suspicious, not from the area, looking into vehicles or attempting to open them, do not confront them, but call police immediately.”

The warning also asked residents with detached garages to lock all doors and windows. Residents are urged to call 609-7238300 to report suspicious activity. The message concluded with the words, “If you see something, say something.”

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harmful to both the land and water. He stressed the development vs. preservation conflict and the absolute need to find the right balance.

While citing the threats, Hales said he is “mostly optimistic,” over the estuary’s future, but doesn’t discount the long-term threat to the area.

Hale’s presentation took up the major part of the meeting, but some routine business also was conducted.

Two ordinances, one each from Jackson and Monroe townships, were deemed not to require Commission action. But an application from Waterford Township in Camden County was reviewed.

Waterford needed approval to demolish

three buildings, all at least 50 years old, to build an 11,502 square-foot emergency services building. This is a permitted use in the Pines area.

The new building would disturb about one acre of wooded grounds. The commission approved the application with the condition that the grasses to be planted following construction will be tolerant of droughty, nutrient-poor conditions.

The meeting, which drew about 20 visitors and lasted just under an hour, adjourned at 10:25 a.m. The next regular monthly is set for Friday, Dec. 9, with the usual 9:30 a.m. start.

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COMMUNITY November Events

November 12 Location: LeisureTowne, Southampton Event: 2nd Annual Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Details: Assorted homemade crafts by the many talented residents here at LeisureTowne. A great way to do your holiday shopping with something made from the heart. The craft show will be held in Laurel Hall on Huntington Drive.

Admission is free.

Location: Vincentown Event: Christmas in November Bazaar Details: Christmas in November Bazaar benefits the Southampton Historical Society. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Vincent Fire House, 16 Race St. Crafts, gifts, door prize, baked goods, Chinese auction, and more. Lunch available: homemade chili, hot dogs, meatball sandwiches and drinks. For more information, call 609-859-0524.

November 15 Location: Medford Event: Ninth Annual Poetry Contest Details: The Medford Arts Center (the MAC) invites poets in Burlington County to participate in their annual juried poetry contest. Selected poets will be recognized Dec. 8, at 7 p.m. For contest rules and submission forms, go to www.medfordartscenter.org, or go to the MAC, 18 N. Main St, Medford, weekends only. All entries must be received no later than Nov. 15. There is no fee for entry. Maximum 3 poems per entrant.

Location: Tabernacle Event: JDRF Kids Walk for a Cure Details: Grace Place Preschool will be hosting a Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Kids Walk for a Cure event at 9:30 a.m. Our students, staff, parents and members of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church will walk together to help children who have been affected by Type 1 Diabetes. All participants will walk in the parking lot of our preschool, and then afterwards, we will present our donations to the JDRF-South Jersey Chapter. It will be an amazing morning of giving back and supporting a great cause.

November 16 Location: Medford Event: Medford Sunrise Rotary meeting, 7:15 a.m.

Details: The Medford Sunrise Rotary meets every Wednesday at 7:15 a.m., at the Medford Pop Shop.

Location: Vincentown Event: Let’s Create Art With Fabric Details: Local artist, Margarete Naperski, will facilitate this creative event. The cost is $10 per person for adults and children 14 years and older. All supplies are included for you to create a wonderful piece of art to take home with you. Learn to use fabrics and colors to express your creativity. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Olde Town Hall, 25 Plum St., Vincentown. Preregistration is required. Call 609-859-0607 or email: dfascenda@comcast.net

November 17 Location: Pemberton Event: The Great American Smoke-Out Details: This FREE community event, in honor of the Great American Smoke-Out, will be held at the Pemberton Community Library, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event, open to everyone, is hosted by Deborah Heart and Lung Center, in partnership with the Burlington County Health Department and the Burlington County Library System.

Deborah physicians will be on hand to answer your questions and provide certain health screenings. Additionally, resources will be available to help you or a loved one start their journey towards a tobacco free life! For more information, call the Burlington County Health Department, 609-265-5548; or Deborah Heart and Lung, 800-555-1990, option 4.

November 19

giveaways! Keynote speaker, Victoria Moran, author of The Good Karma Diet, will speak about “The Look Great, Feel Amazing, Change the World Lifestyle.” For more information and to register for this great event, visit www.vssj.com Call Brown Paper Tickets 800-838-3006. Space is limited. Contact us at 609-848-VEG1 or vssj30th@gmail.com if interested in being a sponsor, vendor, advertising in the event program, or making a donation.

Location: Tabernacle Event: Spaghetti Supper Details: The Tabernacle United Methodist Church, 166 Carranza Road, is holding a spaghetti supper on Saturday, Nov. 19; from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door: $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12, children under 3 are free. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat salad bar, pasta, meatballs, sausage, bread, dessert and beverage.

November 26 Location: Medford Event: Gingerbread Village Display Contest Details: This family fun contest is hosted by the Women’s Club of Medford. Displays must be made of non-edible materials and measure no larger than 5’x5’x5’. Winners will be announced at noon in the Gazebo. For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ MedfordNJGingerbreadVillage/. Registration will be at 9 a.m. at the Gazebo, $20.

December 3

Location: Browns Mills Event: St. Ann’s Christmas Bazaar Details: St. Ann’s Church, at 22 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, is hosting their Annual Christmas Bazaar. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (To reserve a vendor space; call Dottsie 609-893-8118, before November 11, $20 per table for this 2-day event.)

Location: Medford Event: Dickens Festival, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Details: Downtown Main Street closes to traffic for this family fun evening as Historic Medford is transformed into a Christmas time village as Charles Dickens would have witnessed. Santa arrives in a horse-drawn carriage at 6 p.m.

Music, entertainment, food, crafts, and the lighting of the holiday tree.

Location: Medford Event: Vegetarian Society of South Jersey's 30th Anniversary Details: Learn about the connection between a plant-based diet and improving health. The VSSJ will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Medford Leas in Medford. Eat a delicious lunch, listen to dynamic speakers, and enjoy cooking demonstrations. There will be live music, a silent auction, a panel discussion, plus

Location: Pemberton Event: Pemberton Township Winter Festival Details: At the Browns Mills Firehouse #12, Trenton Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pictures with Santa, live entertainment, face painter, Santa’s mailbox, and more! Activities at participating businesses and churches.

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Pemberton Seniors Enjoy End of the Year Events

By Ebba Liguori For the Pine Barrens Tribune

PEMBERTON–Seniors like to keep busy and that is why many go to the senior center daily or at least more than once a week.

Group activities are always going on and there is something for everyone. Each afternoon, after the “regulars” head home, groups gather to play Rummikub. Several sit around one or more tables and play this game for hours. They all seem to enjoy it, and are always ready to teach it to newcomers. Perhaps you already know how to play, or would like to learn. Just stop by any afternoon at about 12:30 or 1 p.m. and look for a group. Even if you just sit and watch, there is fun to be had.

Another group arrives before most seniors, at about 7:30 a.m. daily and heads for the exercise room. This group works out on a regular basis using the equipment donated by Pat Ewell’s son. The equipment was from a “circuit training” fitness center that had surplus equipment. The seniors are putting it to good use as a dozen or more work out every morning. As the crowd begins to assemble, the early birds leave and others take their places. The equipment is well used.

Another group of seniors arrives around 9:30 a.m. and begins a video workout of walking and exercise to keep fit. This group often has a few dozen participants and most are faithful to work out three times a week.

Once the two miles plus exercises are completed, the line dance tunes begin. At this point, many others join in and soon line dancing is the activity. This lasts at least 30 minutes or more. This group is in excellent physical shape as they use plenty of energy while exercising and dancing.

Mondays and Fridays another group joins with Fran Love to do crafts. They gather in the library and soon have all sorts of equipment and supplies on the table.

They are currently making some favors to be used at the annual Christmas Dinner at the Garden State Diner. On Dec. 17, about 120 seniors will gather at Garden State to enjoy a fabulous five-course dinner. Tickets are selling out fast, so if you plan to attend, you must get them soon. Some seniors arrive at the diner early and enjoy a breakfast first.

Soon the banquet room fills with seniors, ready to enjoy the holiday feast. There are three choices; prime rib, stuffed flounder, and roast chicken.

The sounds of “Side Car Charlie” will fill the diner as seniors gather. Charlie plays a variety of music and can play most anything, although he specializes in country and oldies.

There is a small dance floor, so some seniors will take this time to dance. He will take requests and try his best to accommodate your wishes. There are always door prizes for lucky winners. By the end of the meal, seniors are packing up “doggie boxes” to enjoy later in the day. There is always too much to eat, but it is too good to waste. The seniors celebrate both Christmas and Valentine’s Day at Garden State. Zach always provides a great meal with excellent service. Tickets sell out fast and are limited due to the size of the facility.

During December, two trips are planned in addition to the Christmas dinner. The first is a trip on Dec. 5th to Tropicana for a “Holiday Jubilee” show. The day will include a buffet dinner and a coin return on your Tropicana card. Buses will leave the Acme parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and return before 7 p.m. There will be time to walk the boardwalk and stop in some of the shops. It should be a relaxing day to enjoy the holiday spirit with music and a stage show. Two buses will be going, so most seniors will be able to attend. Get your tickets soon so you do not miss out. Most trips are sell outs.

On December 28th , the seniors will travel to Delaware and the Delaware Park Casino.

After spending four hours checking out the games, the group will head for the Old Country Buffet and enjoy an early dinner. Old Country has an extensive variety of choices, so one is certain to find something enjoyable. The group will then head to the Wilmington and Western Rail Road for a trip to see the holiday lights.

Every Christmas season, locals decorate along the train route and prepare a festive sight for the enjoyment of passengers.

This is a historical train and all the cars are vintage. It’s a great way to celebrate the holidays and try something different. Again, tickets are selling out fast, and are limited. The November Senior Gazette has more information on all these events and trips.

Plans have been finalized for the 2017 trip schedule and all reservations and down payments have been made. There will be at least 18 different trips, so at least one or more of them should appeal to your interests. This year will include a cruise on Lake Hopatcong, the Atlantic City cruise and the River Lady historic river boat on the Toms River. Seniors will visit their favorites such as the American Music Theatre, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse,

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, and the Pines Dinner Theatre. A full schedule will be published in the December Senior Gazette.

Seniors are advised to save this schedule and keep it handy for use throughout the year.

The senior center is located on Brook Street across from the Browns Mills Post

Office and there is no charge to stop in and register for programs. A daily lunch program is available through the cooperation of the County and the Township. Nominal fees are charged for meals and most trips. Every effort is made to keep all trips and events affordable.

PINE KNOTS COLUMN BMIA supports “Clean Communities”

By Ebba Liguori For the Pine Barrens Tribune

PEMBERTON–BMIA members joined Deborah Hospital and the Pemberton Rotary for the community clean up in the Browns Mills area of the township on Nov. 5th.

More than 30 residents took part in the cleanup and were able to earn money to benefit Deborah. By cooperating with each other, they were able to have enough participants to qualify for the grant given by “Clean Communities.” This is the third cleanup event that local groups have been able to secure monetary grants for their nonprofits.

By working together, there is success.

Don’t forget the Nov. BMIA meeting will be held on Sunday, November 20th at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Tony Trongone, Superintendent of the Pemberton Township schools. He will present his annual “State of the Schools” report. This is important to all residents as our youth need an excellent education system to prepare

them for the future. Trongone will speak about new developments in the financial dilemma Pemberton may soon be facing. The state is developing new formulas to provide aid to this community. There are also construction plans to replace the Crichton and Denbo schools.

Trongone will be able to update progress on these efforts. There will be time for questions following his presentation. This meeting is open to the general public and residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about future plans.

The Browns Mills Improvement Association, known as the BMIA, is the oldest local civic organization in Pemberton Township. Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday monthly, September through June, at 2 p.m. at the BMIA Building on Arbutus Street, near Mirror Lake Beach. The building is handicapped accessible and there is ample parking. Annual dues are only $15 per family. Checks may be sent to: BMIA, PO Box 395, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.

Residents are encouraged to join the BMIA and support community efforts to improve our township.

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BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s 2016 “Cops in Shops” Summer-Shore Initiative Results in 229 Arrests For the Pine Barrens Tribune

TRENTON - Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control last week announced that the 2016 “Cops in Shops” program targeting underage drinking at the Jersey shore resulted in 229 arrests this past summer.

Twenty-seven shore-area towns from Union Beach to Wildwood participated in this year’s Cops in Shops summer program, an annual initiative by the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) that places local police working undercover at retail locations to catch underage patrons trying to purchase alcohol or adults buying alcohol for minors.

"The Cops in Shops program is designed to prevent young people from obtaining alcohol and possibly becoming a danger to themselves and others,” said Attorney General Porrino. “I recognize that all kids make mistakes from time to time. Our goal is not to punish youthful indiscretion. It's to provide underage drinkers with a serious wake-up call before their behavior results in a tragedy."

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the ABC’s Cops in Shops Program, which is funded each year by the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety. The program offers grants to towns that use the money to pay local police to work undercover in participating retail locations that sell alcohol.

Law enforcement officers either pose as store employees or position themselves outside the establishment to apprehend lawbreakers attempting to purchase alcohol for underage drinkers.

As part of the program, retail outlets display posters and decals on doors, windows, counter tops, and cold cases warning underage drinkers that a police officer may be working undercover in the establishment.

The 2016 Cops in Shops summer program ran from May 23 through Sept. 14.

“Cracking down on underage drinking is a year-round, full-time pursuit for the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, but it’s especially important during the summer months, when shore towns are at the height of the tourism season and safety becomes an even greater priority,” said Jonathan Orsen,

Acting Director of the Division. “The Cops in Shops program provides a unique opportunity to work with local law enforcement to ensure that young adults enjoy their summer vacations safely and legally.”

Gary Poedubicky, acting director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, stressed the importance of preventing underage drinking and driving.

“Young drivers and alcohol are a deadly mix,” said Poedubicky. “The combination of inexperience, immaturity and alcohol leads to unsafe driving behaviors that endanger everyone on the road. Our Cops in Shops grants are an important part of our continued efforts to ensure safety on New Jersey roads.”

The Cops in Shops program was designed by the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (formerly known as the Century Council), a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers, which is committed to fighting underage drinking.

Last fall, the ABC launched its annual Cops in Shops fall program aimed at curbing underage drinking in New Jersey’s college towns. Dubbed the “College Fall Initiative,” the 2015-16 program resulted in 134 arrests in 21 towns during its run from Dec 1, 2015 through June 15, 2016.

Next month the ABC will announce details for its 2016-17 College Fall Initiative.

The following towns participated in the 2016 Cops in Shops summer program: Atlantic County: Atlantic City and Egg Harbor; Cape May County: Avalon, Cape May City, North Wildwood, Sea Isle City, and Wildwood; Monmouth County: Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Belmar, Lake Como, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean, and Union Beach; Ocean County: Barnegat, Brick, Harvey Cedars, Jackson, Lakewood, Lavallette, Manchester, Ocean, Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights, Ship Bottom, and Toms River.

The following towns participated in the 2015-16 College Fall Initiative: Atlantic County: Egg Harbor Township; Bergen County: Mahwah and Northvale; Camden County: Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, and Stratford; Essex County:

Livingston and South Orange Village; Gloucester County: Deptford Township and Mercer County: Glassboro; Ewing; Middlesex County: Piscataway and Monmouth County: Woodbridge; Allenhurst and Ocean Township; Morris County: Morris Plains and Morris Township; Ocean County: Jackson and Lakewood; Passaic County: Wayne; Union County:

Summit.

Charges for providing alcohol to underage patrons are disorderly persons’ offenses, and penalties include fines of at least $500.

Charges of underage drinking are also disorderly persons’ offenses, and penalties include fines as well as suspension of drivers’ licenses.

Atlantic City Electric Readies For Winter For the Pine Barrens Tribune

MAYS LANDING–As temperatures begin to dip, Atlantic City Electric (ACE) has been hard at work completing projects and making preparations to help ensure the company’s electric grid is ready to meet the energy needs of its customers all winter long.

Atlantic City Electric is committed to enhancing its energy infrastructure. Over the past five years, ACE has spent more than $700 million on new technology, system upgrades and expansions to modernize the electric system and help protect it against weather events.

Atlantic City Electric has performed reliability upgrades and system improvements on approximately 210 electric circuits. These are higher voltage lines that distribute electricity to customers. ACE has upgraded hundreds of miles of wire, replaced hundreds of poles, and installed automated-switching technology on dozens of electric circuits designed to isolate outages and restore power to customers quicker. In addition, the company has upgraded four substations with new equipment, circuit breakers and transformers, and built three new substations in Avalon, Cape May County, Franklin Township, Gloucester County and the City of Port Republic, Atlantic County.

The company has also implemented a comprehensive vegetation management plan and has spent more than $40 million over the last three years on tree trimming and associated vegetation management work along nearly 5,200 miles of power lines to help prevent outages.

“Seasonal readiness work is essential in

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enhancing our energy grid and reducing the potential for service interruptions caused by stormy weather,” said Vince Maione, Atlantic City Electric region president. “We plan to continue to make investments over the next several years to upgrade and modernize our electric infrastructure as well as trimming trees and other preventative maintenance work to further improve service reliability for our customers.”

As Atlantic City Electric prepares for winter, customers are reminded to prepare too.

Follow these helpful tips: – Clean air vents around the house.

– Install storm windows and doors.

– Check weather stripping and caulking around windows and doors.

– Install seals behind electrical outlets and switches along exterior walls.

– If a portable generator is needed, follow the manufacturer's instructions and use only when necessary.

– Don't overload a generator or operate it inside.

– Improper use of a generator can cause fires, increased power outages, carbon monoxide poisoning and even death.

Atlantic City Electric also reminds customers to test their heating system and have it inspected by a qualified technician.

Regular service will ensure the heating system operates safely and efficiently for the season ahead.

In addition, Atlantic City Electric provides a “Weathering the Storm Fact Sheet” that can be downloaded from its website atlanticcityelectric.com.

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MEETING FROM PAGE 4 paper that you can look at and see this goes here and this goes there. There is a road there because people use it and it has been used since I have been alive.”

She also disagreed with the comments made that 'Lance Run Road' intersected with County Route 563.

“I’ve lived here all my life and ‘Lance Run Road’ did not head out to Route 563,” Kathleen Heffley said.

Another point of contention was the signage that had been installed at the intersection of Lance Run Road and County Route 542.

“When Bradley Heffley was assistant mayor, he is the one who told Larry Preis to put that sign up and I phoned Bradley Heffley and I told him that is not 'Lance Run Road,'” Frank Capella said. “That was in 1987. I went out there one dark night and I took the sign down. I am in possession of that sign. I stole it because it was the township’s sign: but it was on my property and I have been told that if it is on your property you can commandeer it. I went back out to California and he put another one on there. I did not give Bradley Heffley permission or anybody else in Green Bank to run across that road.”

Randy Heffley, who is also a resident of 'Lance Run Road', said that the signage was installed for emergency communication purposes and that the installation had nothing to do with his brother.

“The real reason why the 'Lance Run Road' sign is there and the only reason it was put up there and that was for 9-1-1, for an emergency situation,” Randy Heffley said.

“That is why the sign was put up there.

PINE BARRENS TRIBUNE, WWW.PINEBARRENSTRIBUNE.COM PAGE 14 Simple as that. Before we got 9-1-1 in this township, we had roads out there that was called every (possible name). This guy might have called it this road, this guy might have called it that road. At that point, the township sat down and gave every little road a name and every little house an address and they were forced to put signs up for 9-1-1 emergency call situations.”

Following the back and forth about the road signage, Kathleen Heffley spoke out again and circled back around to Marie Heffley’s initial comments.

“A road exists because people have used it for many years and here is the thing,” Kathleen Heffley said. “A person that owns property and they know that they own property and they don’t stop you from using it, that is almost like as if they are giving you permission and as long as it happens for years and years and years, if they don’t stop it from happening, it is as if there is an easement for that. You have seen us. You know that we have been here.

You know that it has been happening for as many years as it has been happening and you didn’t stop it. So, if you didn’t stop it, that is understood that permission has been given.”

Capella said that he never gave permission for his land to be taken from him and then called for an investigation.

“I never gave anybody any permission and I feel like they are trying to come in through the backdoor and take my land,” Frank Capella said. “I need to seek legal advice because I feel it can’t be settled here in Green Bank or in Washington Township. It is going to have to go to Mount Holly or further and I feel the way things are done here in Washington Township, people doing this and people doing that and taking other people’s land, there needs to be an investigation.”

The meeting repeatedly turned tense for

over a half-hour as members of the Capella and Heffley families continued to make comments. Some of the speakers shouted at times. Coleman asked for all comments to be addressed to the committee as he feared the meeting was turning into the “Hatfields and McCoys." Interestingly, both families indicated that they were not feuding with each other. Coleman was a bit surprised given the clear tension in the room.

“I would have never known that there wasn’t a dispute between the two families other than the fact that you were waving each other off and speaking to each other as if you were enemies,” Coleman said. “But now that you have clarified that for me, I appreciate that.”

At one point, the committee was accused of “pushing people around” and “commandeering land.” Lewis dismissed the accusations.

“Now we’re not trying to push people around,” Mayor Lewis said. “We did not commandeer any land.”

The meeting ended with the committee going into closed session due to the threat of litigation over 'Lance Run Road'. Officials appeared to realize that they had a lot of research to do.

“I am a little concerned about his threat of a lawsuit against the township and I think that is grounds at this point for us to discuss this in closed session,” Coleman said. “I’d like to briefly discuss this issue in closed session.”

A few days after the committee meeting, Frank Capella clarified in an interview what he is requesting of the township. His main concern is the paving and spreading of millings. He feels that the markings of a true road in a quasi-private setting may attract outsiders including those with intentions to

litter.

“We don’t want it labeled as a township road and paved,” Frank Capella said.

Frank Capella also said that he wants to put to rest the fear that he is going to cut-off access for those that use ‘Lance Run Road’ to get to and from their homes.

“My wife and I in no way, shape, or form want to close that off,” Frank Capella said.

He added that he would be fine with the township grading and plowing 'Lance Run Road' and that he does not have a problem with the township driving on it for trash collection. However, he maintained that it is a private driveway on his property.

Susan Capella added that she doesn’t blame the township for this dispute. "'Lance Run Road' unbeknownst to them was altered somehow," Susan Capella said.

“We are not putting blame on the township at all. But nobody should do anything until they know it is a township road.”

The Capella family plans to explore the issue further and obtain a better understanding of their rights. The municipal clerk did not return calls which sought an update on the matter.

Editor’s Note: As you’ll note in this story, depending on which party is making their case, the surface in question is referred to as an avenue, driveway, roadway, or prescriptive easement. Each word has significant meaning. To be objective, ‘Lance Run Road’ is in quotations and the Tribune used “clearance” in the story to describe the disputed surface. There appears to be confusion as to its official designation. The township is still researching the matter as of press time, since paperwork, passage of time, and mapping provides for discrepancies.

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HEALTH Dear Pharmacist By: Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Suzy Cohen is the author of "The 24-Hour Pharmacist" and "Real Solutions". For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com .

Akathisias Make You Want to Jump Out of Your Skin People have killed themselves over this condition but unfortunately, to the regular person, it is nothing more than a word until it’s experienced first hand. Since it’s impossible to see, many of you have been dismissed as hypochondriacs.

Akathisias create a feeling of internal restlessness as if your limbs are vibrating or like bugs are crawling on you. The motor restlessness makes you want to jump out of your skin. While it hasn’t happened to me, I’ve studied akathisias for a long time. My interest first peaked when I saw patients in my nursing homes attempting to describe the symptoms with tears in their eyes.

People with Parkinson’s disease almost always develop akathisias, as well as those with Resteless Legs Syndrome (RLS), but it can happen to anyone. Knowing the cause might ultimately be your cure because for example, if your akathisias are related to your antidepressant, or nausea medicine, you just have to switch medications and wait. Keep in mind any medication that blocks your dopamine receptors can cause uncomfortable (okay, horrible!) symptoms such as akathisias.

Those of you who have the courage to withdraw from heroin, cocaine, alcohol, benzodiazepines or opiate analgesics will almost always experience some degree of akathisias but these are thankfully just temporary.

Keep reading, but if you don’t find a solution, go to suzycohen.com and sign up for my newsletter because I have a detailed article which I will email to you. Generally speaking, treatment strategies for akathisias include anticholinergic medications, dopamine agonists, drugs that are “GABA-ergic” in

nature, beta-blockers, benzodiazepines, and serotonin antagonists. Now, let’s hack your akathisias: Percussion or vibrating devices- These are sold online at Amazon or Brookstone and other retailers and having one of these to apply to your forearms or legs can be extemely helpful.

They work instantly to soothe your muscles and distract you from the awful sensations.

Remember, there are more treatment choices, and dosing guidelines in the extended version of this article at my website.

Clozapine- tTis prescription pill is in the category of “Antipsychotic” medications and among other activities in the body, this drug seems to help Parkinson-induced akathisias.

Clonidine 0.1mg tablet- Catapres is the brand name of this prescription which helps for withdrawal symptoms, including akathisias.

Your limbs might feel like they have heavy bricks in them.

Diphenhydramine- Generic to Benadryl this antihistamine might help a teeny bit, but it has a strong ‘drying’ effect on your body, and can make you feel woozy.

Vitamin B6- Back in 2004, there was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. This study demonstrated that B6 could be useful for akathisias.

Lemon balm- This can be helpful in alcohol or opiate withdrawal cases, it relaxes the body and can help with sleep, it is considered GABA-ergic meaning it raises GABA levels naturally.

Eat something. It’s strange but it works. If you get up in the middle of the night and go eat something, the akathisias will often retreat.

This information is not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose your condition. For more information, please visit www.SuzyCohen.com. © 2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Preschool Nutrition Can Be Challenging

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Does your child eat three meals a day with healthy snacks along the way? I often find myself talking to parents about establishing healthy eating habits, especially when they have a preschooler. Preschool children, specifically the 2- to 5-year-old set are notoriously picky eaters, and parents need to recognize that this is developmentally appropriate, although frustrating for parents.

This is an appropriate time to begin teaching children the importance of healthy eating habits to encourage a lifetime of good health and prevent obesity. A good place to get information is the MyPlate Daily Checklist for preschoolers available at choosemyplate.gov, a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This website not only covers what your children should be eating, but also is full of good advice on handling picky eaters, how to monitor your child's growth and ideas to encourage physical activity.

The website encourages parents to lead by example and let your children see you eating a wide array of foods including fruits, vegetables and whole grains throughout the day. There are ideas for healthy snacks that can be eaten on

the run, as you get back into carpools and after school activities. Even the toddler set is busy after school!

Remember: Do not let food choices become a battle or an issue. Do not make negative food comments around your children, and keep trying new things. It may take up to 20 attempts or more before your child will try something new, but if you don't keep trying you will never know if they might really like broccoli.

Also, no "yucky faces" for the adults and older children while at the table and eating their meal. That will only discourage your toddler from trying unfamiliar foods. Put on that happy face, even if it is not your favorite food; it might be your child's favorite.

The most important message is to make mealtime and snack time pleasant and healthy.

Even a toddler can help with planning and preparing a meal. This website is really quite good and interactive, as you can enter your child's age, gender and typical amount of activity and the site will generate a plan just for your child. Can't be easier than that.

Dr. Sue Hubbard is an award-winning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. "The Kid's Doctor" TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at http://www.kidsdr.com.

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FUN AND GAMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Are We There Yet? By: Lori Clinch

Lori Clinch was born and raised in North Platte, Nebraska, a hotbed of material for writers whose passion it is to make people laugh. Lori Clinch is the mother of four sons and the author of the book "Are We There Yet?"

'Mom Isn't Sick. She's Faking It!'

Across 1 Spell 5 Traitor 10 Letters causing a rush 14 Property measurement 15 Flopped financially 16 Bonkers 17 Response to a drone 18 Quibble about accommodations?

20 Zeus' beginning?

21 Forgives 22 Director Burton 23 Little bit 25 "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" duettist 27 Marshmallow that's been toasted too long?

33 4x4, e.g.

34 "1984" worker 35 Get used (to) 38 Assembly stage 40 Hit from a tee 42 Start of Operation Overlord 43 Scrutinized, with "over" 45 Abounds 47 Generation 48 Small group of tiny monarchs?

51 Google, say

53 Canyon part 54 "A Bug's Life" extra 55 It might blow up in a crash 59 Shade at the shore 63 Worthless buzzer?

65 [I'm doomed] 66 Goes wrong 67 Bridge expert on some "Sports Illustrated" covers 68 Mozart's "a" 69 Soft-spoken painter Bob 70 Irish hero, briefly 71 Pringles competitor Down 1 Now hyphen-less rapper 2 "Dies __" 3 Spotted aquarium dweller 4 Film estate with a championship golf course 5 "Avian" for whom flight is often futile 6 __ Reader 7 It may be hammered out 8 Help providers 9 Stain 10 European attraction 11 Independent country since 2011 12 When Hamlet says, "The play's the thing ... "

13 Dickinson output 19 "Amen!"

24 Trivia Crack, e.g.

26 Mind 27 Horrified reaction 28 One of the Ringling brothers 29 Drowns in the garden 30 __ Star 31 Circular 32 Chevy's "American Pie" destination 36 Woolen yarn 37 Socket set 39 Review target 41 Newly formed 44 Joe sans jolt 46 Take on moguls 49 The Cat in the Hat's numbered cohorts 50 Visuals 51 Word with tooth or saw 52 A-o starter 56 Repeated word in "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" 57 Do a new mom's job 58 On a cruise 60 Gave notice 61 Radius neighbor 62 Pinnacle 64 '40s spy org.

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Back in the day when our young sons were sick, I did my level best to nurse them back to health. I canceled appointments, rearranged my schedule and stood guard as I tended to their every need.

“Get some rest,” I’d tell them as I kissed their brow, “and remember, Mommy loves!”

But things were altogether different when the flu bug invaded my body. With my throat swollen shut and my eyes feeling like sandpaper, I surrendered my duties and headed to the couch.

I would swallow a cap full of nighttime cold medicine, pile the blankets up to my chin and then properly smear an abundance of mentholatum on my nose. I’m quite certain that I was a vision of loveliness.

As my young charges filed in the front door from their various activities, they would stop to gaze upon me. I lie there wishing that instead of staring, one of them would bring me a glass of water.

“What is that?” I once heard my eldest son inquire as he pointed in my sickly direction.

“I think it’s Mom,” said my second in line.

“What? Is she like sick or something?”

“I’ll bet she’s faking.”

“Why would she fake? It’s not like she has to go to school or anything.”

Just then the second in line placed a hand on my forehead, turned it over for confirmation and said, “Well, she doesn’t have a fever, so I’ll bet she’s faking.”

Like he could determine whether or not I had a fever. Up until that moment his medical knowledge had been limited to Band-Aid placement.

Just then my youngest child appeared at my side with a look of sympathy in his eyes.

“Are you sick, Mom?” he asked with love. He then patted my arm, pulled my blankets up tight and looking like the little angel that he was, he placed his little hand on my face.

“Oh, you are hot,” he said as he shook his head with sympathy. “Just wait right here and I’ll go and get some stuff to fix you.” Never to be seen again.

“Mom,” said Lawrence, my darling number three son, “you promised we could finish up

my Invent America project tonight. I’ve laid out all of the supplies, mapped out the details, now I just need you to come and do the cutting. Oh! And you might have to glue some stuff.”

Needless to say, they weren’t exactly the Nurse Nightingales of their era. Yet, if I learned one thing from them it was this—being sick wasn’t for the faint at heart.

These days my young charges are out of the nest and tending to their own sniffles.

Still, I am approaching this year’s flu season with great trepidation. After all, it’s no fun being sequestered to the couch if no one is going to feel your forehead before downplaying your illness.

Most of all, I hope that nobody wanted her to glue some stuff in the middle of her illness.

If so, afflict her, oh Lord, but please spare me.

I’m doing my best to avoid the bug. In fact, just yesterday, when the gal at the deli turned and sneezed into the air, I mentally let out an, “Oh no, you didn’t!”

When my sister lamented about her recent bout with a head cold (after a heartwarming hug, mind you) I stocked up on the vitamin C. Yet it was Terrie, the little gal who works with me in our antique shop, who had me shaking in my flu-boots. “I need to go home,” she said, out of the blue. “I have aches and pains, nausea, fatigue, and feelings of general malaise.”

Malaise, there is simply nothing worse.

“Oh, girl,” I replied. I truly do adore her, but if something is catchy, I don’t want it.

I didn’t pray, “Take her, oh Lord, if you must, but spare me!” But I thought about it.

“You’ve got to go,” I told her. “No need for explanation or a warm feely hug. Just grab your garb and get. Take your flu and go.”

Call me insensitive if you must. But I’m quite certain that once she was home that her husband made her some soup. I’m sure that her children gazed upon her with love and helped her smear the mentholatum on her nose.

Most of all, I hope that nobody wanted her to glue some stuff in the middle of her illness.

If so, afflict her, oh Lord, but please spare me.

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HOME, GARDEN, AND FARMING Farm and Food File By: Alan Guebert

Alan Guebert is an award-winning ag journalist and expert who was raised on an 720-acre, 100cow southern Illinois dairy farm.

‘You’re Wrong’ is the Wrong Message When most of us hear the words “Have I got a great deal for you!” we grab our wallets because experience suggests any forthcoming deal won’t be great.

Similarly, when someone says, “Here’s the straight talk,” our baloney meters redline because we know the coming talk will be about as straight as a hound’s hind leg.

We in agriculture, however, often use language like “a great deal” and “straight talk” to promote cheap food and arcane farm policy.

When someone outside of agriculture questions either view, we not only cling to our righteousness, we go a step further and tell them they are wrong.

In fact, it’s hard to think of any other sector in the American economy that insists on telling its customers they are wrong.

Need proof? For years nine out of 10 consumers have asked for country of origin labeling (COOL) on retail meat and poultry sold in the U.S. “Wrong!” our hog and cattle groups declare; “what’s best for our meatpackers —global sourcing and no labeling—is what’s best for you. Besides, COOL is illegal under the trading rules we helped write!”

Little wonder “trade” took a beating in 2016 election campaigns; the straight talk used to sell these great deals was neither straight nor great.

The latest example of agriculture’s righteousness comes courtesy of U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, or USFRA, an ag advocacy group funded by farm and commodity organizations and agribusiness.

In late October, USFRA began a “straight talk” campaign to counter yogurt maker Dannon’s effort to “source” its inputs, mostly milk, from farmers who choose to follow the company’s new rules on “animal welfare” and “other practices right down to the dirt.”

Dannon, the American subsidiary of the French food giant Danone, made no bones about its motives in initiating its “sustainable” milk program last April. It hoped “to tap into the public’s growing concern about the source of its food,” noted the New York Times.

And, of course, make money doing it—just

“as companies including Nestle’ and General Mills… and Unilever” had done earlier, added the Times. But USFRA did not begin “straight talk” campaigns against those food giants.

Dannon, however, crossed an unseen line, explained the online ag news service DTN Oct. 27, when it advocated that its milk-supplying farmers “commit to sourcing only non-GMO feed for dairy cattle producing milk for three [Dannon] yogurt product lines.”

That step, Randy Mooney, a Missouri dairy farmer and chairman of National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), told DTN, was the “tipping point.” (NMPF, like Dairy Farmers of America, Dannon’s previous milk supplier, are both members of USFRA.) Tipping point, shmipping point.

The fight, which Dannon said it welcomed, is not about genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Instead, it’s about the word “sustainable.” Dannon has its own definition to fit its own marketing plan, it says, that “promotes simplicity and purity of products.”

USFRA, too, has a definition of sustainable, noted DTN, and it includes “biotechnology and practices that should define sustainable agriculture.”

Moreover, USFRA explains, its Dannon campaign is the beginning of a new willingness to “publicly call out food companies that criticize food produced with genetically modified organisms.”

That should keep the hired hands at USFRA busy for years because “calling out” food companies that ask farmers and ranchers to deliver what the marketplace demands will be as unending as it will be unsuccessful.

The companies, after all, don’t make the market; they follow the market. That’s the way the market works. That’s, in fact, the way it has always worked.

What doesn’t work—what’s never worked —is telling your customer they’re wrong.

“Show me someone who says the market’s wrong,” a friend once mused, “and I’ll show you someone who’s on the wrong side of the market.”

Exactly. The market is your partner, not your enemy.

© 2016 AG COMM.

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2017 Mercedes-Benz - C-CLASS Athletic and sporty, the vivid, sensual design of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe cuts a fine figure on the road and embodies modern luxury. The interior raises elegance and style to a sporty level.

Lightweight construction to reduce weight, excellent aerodynamics, and a dynamically configured chassis, with optional air suspension, form the basis for a high level of suspension comfort, low road noise and tire vibration, agile handling and driving pleasure.

A seating system including integral sports seats designed specifically for the Coupe offers sporty comfort.

The 2017 C300 Coupe comes equipped with a powerful and efficient 2.0-liter fourcylinder engine delivering 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, providing sporty performance and enhanced driving pleasure.

The C-Class Coupe features a wealth of equipment as standard, including LED headlights, Pre-safe Keyless Start, Sport Suspension and a Panorama Sunroof.

The Sport Appearance Package is available as an alternative to further underline the dynamism of the Coupe. It differs by virtue of exterior features such as special bumpers and sills featuring AMG body styling, a diamond radiator grille with pins in chrome and 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels.

Interior highlights of the Sport Package include exclusive touches such as a sports steering wheel with flattened bottom section and AMG sports pedals.

The suspension offers a high level of comfort with low road noise and tire vibration while ensuring agile driving dynamics. A new 4-link front axle with wheel suspension decoupled from the spring strut plays a part in the agile handling characteristics. A steel sport suspension with tauter springs and damping is standard, lowering the Coupe by 0.6 inches compared to the CClass Sedan.

Estimated starting price: $42,650 Compiled by Motor Matter

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2017 Kia Forte The 2017 Kia Forte sedan has been improved for the new model year with subtle visual changes, a new 2.0-liter 4-cylinder powertrain engineered for improved fuel economy and performance, and a host of advanced convenience and driver-assistance features.

Visual enhancements to the 2017 Forte add even more sophistication to its European sport-sedan styling. Up front, the Forte dons a new front bumper and "tiger nose" grille that has been extended to connect with new headlights.

Now available in three trims, a new sporty S trim sits in between the entry-level LX trim and the top-trim EX model. The new S trim amps up the Forte's dynamic demeanor by adding a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, rear spoiler, and a chrome exhaust tip.

For 2017, the EX trim remains the top of the range, and with that, comes standard with premium exterior features such as LED tail lights, Smart Key with perimeter approach lighting and front-door pocket lighting, and

new 17-inch alloy wheels. Like its bigger Optima sibling, the Forte is available with Dynamic Bending Light technology, which uses steering wheel inputs to angle the light around corners and bends.

Further solidifying the Forte's value proposition is its long list of available convenience features, which includes Autonomous Emergency Braking, Front Collision Warning, Lane Change Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert3.

Replacing last year's 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine beneath the hood, the 2017 Forte now comes standard with a 2.0-liter Atkinson I-4, which is paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an available second-generation six-speed automatic transmission that has been engineered to help improve fuel economy4. The EX trim is equipped with the tried-and-true 2.0liter GDI I-4 and six-speed automatic.

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