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Guadagno Makes Campaign Stop in Chatsworth New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor and Republican Gubernatorial Nominee Discussed Her Commitment to Lower Property Taxes, Stop a ‘Sanctuary State’ Movement and Support the Ag Industry During Her Visit to the Pines

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WOODLAND—Republican gubernatorial candidate and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno stumped for votes in the “Capital of the Pines” last weekend during the 20th Annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival.

Guadagno is running against Phil Murphy, the Democratic nominee for governor.

She pulled up to the festival grounds in the Chatsworth section of Woodland Township around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 21.

She was greeted by several local officials and campaign supporters, including Burlington County Freeholder Ryan Peters, a Republican who is running for an open state Assembly seat in the 8th Legislative District; Mark Herndon, a Republican Woodland Township Committeeman; and Deborah Buzby-Cope, Bass River Township’s mayor. They met in a field near the intersection of County Route 563 and Savoy Boulevard.

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Proposed Credit-Card Program Draws Concern from Pemberton Council

By Vince DeBlasio

For the Pine Barrens Tribune

PEMBERTON—A resolution authorizing Pemberton Township officials to set up capped credit cards for select township employees led to a tense 16-minute disagreement at a Council meeting here earlier this month.

Detached from a consent agenda, the measure found disagreement between the administration and members of council.

Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez said, if approved, the measure would set up two credit cards with a $1,000 limit each, intended only for use by the township’s Director of Recreation and Senior Services and a Human Resources employee within the administration.

No other employees would be allowed to use the cards.

The program would adhere to guidelines issued by the state’s Department of Community Affairs (DAC).

“It’s a limited credit card,” Gonzalez said.

“It’s essentially a petty cash fund. There were some instances where a few of our employees had to put out their own money, mostly (for items) related to recreation.”

Council President Kenneth Cartier said he had “substantial concerns” with the resolution. He said that he pulled it from past council agendas due to his concerns and moved it from the consent agenda on Oct. 4 to allow for discussion.

“Expenditures are going to occur before you guys (the administration) actually have a chance to review them,” he said.

Gonzalez said he believes they will be able to limit the usability of the cards for what is expressly needed.

A list of acceptable purchases was shared

with members of council.

“If there are three vendors we use the card with, then the card would be limited for use with those three vendors,” Gonzalez said. “It would be limited to the very few types of items we would need—like paying for Netflix for the seniors or something where you have to pay with a credit card. We don’t want our employees using their own credit cards (to make purchases on behalf of the township), which is what they do right now.”

The business administrator, in response to a question posed by Councilwoman Letha Jackson, said township employees in possession of the cards would be given a directive listing permissible uses.

“I’m not going to require our employees to use their own money or credit cards,” Gonzalez said.

Cartier said this issue comes up frequently in the private sector.

“It’s called employee reimbursement,” he said.

Gonzalez said he is aware of the term.

However, he noted the challenges associated with township employees spending their own money for township needs.

“It’s just the wrong thing to do,” he said.

“It’s even harder to manage (township financial records) when employees are spending their (own) money and coming in for reimbursement.”

Cartier said an employee would think twice about what they are purchasing if it is coming out of their own pocket.

“I don’t see that as human nature—sorry,” Gonzalez said.

Councilman Jason Allen said he was concerned with the township being able to

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Final Details Shared for Dedication of World War I Memorial

By Vince DeBlasio

For the Pine Barrens Tribune

MEDFORD—The construction of a World War I Memorial in Medford Township’s Freedom Park is on schedule for a planned dedication ceremony on Nov. 4.

Mike Panarella, a leader of the Burlington County WWI Memorial Committee, confirmed this news at an Oct. 17 Medford Council meeting and provided details on events scheduled for the dedication day.

Panarella said the monument has been paid for and the footing for its foundation has been completed. He expressed his gratitude for being able to work with members of council on the initiative.

For the dedication, the memorial committee is inviting and expects local elected officials to attend. War artifacts will be on display prior to the monument being unveiled.

The unveiling is set for 10 a.m.

“We’re trying to make it a great Medford day,” Panarella said of the dedication. “We’re making the event veteran-friendly as well as

trying to make it student-friendly, which are both my passions.”

He said the committee is already about “a quarter of the way there” to fund the next planned monument, which will honor either World War II or Korean War veterans.

Panarella turned his presentation over to fellow committee volunteer George Holland, a Medford resident who has been working on a WWI-related project to display at the ceremony. Holland said that he and his grandson were researching local involvement in WWI. He said the committee found a 1920 document in a state database citing that 89 citizens of Burlington County were killed during WWI. Copies of this document will be made available at the Nov. 4 dedication ceremony.

Holland said he will be putting together posters which will detail how three individuals, who called Medford home, contributed to the country’s war effort.

Holland showed a “prototype” of the poster,

Ordinance Amending Facilities-Use Policy in Evesham Results in Frustration

By Vince DeBlasio

For the Pine Barrens Tribune

EVESHAM—An ordinance that establishes a system to reserve Evesham Township facilities created confusion and frustration upon adoption during an Evesham Township Council meeting on Oct. 17.

The ordinance amended an existing section of the township code that governs facilities use. An individual or group interested in reserving township facilities must now file an application, show proof of insurance, pay a requisite fee, follow all other procedures of facilities use and receive permission from the township manager’s office. Any individual or group in violation of the requirements will be held liable for payment of any permit fees that went unpaid. Violators may also face a fine of up to $2,000, community service or a prison term of up to 90 days.

Township Manager Thomas Czerniecki said vendors could still reach an agreement with the Marlton Recreation Council (MRC) before the ordinance takes effect (20 days after publication). Anyone who makes an agreement with the MRC prior to the ordinance taking effect, is grandfathered from the new regulations.

The creation of this ordinance was in response to a recent incident involving a vendor, Global Premier Soccer NJ (GPS). The township alleges that GPS was using municipal facilities without their permission.

Czerniecki confirmed at a previous council meeting in September that it was discovered that the vendor, a for-profit company, was using fields without any details of a contract or agreement on file.

Sharp objections and reactions were expressed during a public-hearing on the ordinance.

A trustee with the MRC said he was “very discouraged” by the measure. He said trainers and teams not having contracts with the rec council had been the standard for many years, and that this would only have a negative effect on the children.

Another resident worried for her daughter’s ability to continue practicing on township fields, as she is part of a GPS team.

She asked if the township administration reached out to the organization.

Czerniecki and Mayor Randy Brown both said there have been conversations held with GPS, but the company would not comply with the township’s policy. Brown said GPS and the MRC did not agree to a contract during the 30 days since the introduction of the ordinance.

Czerniecki reiterated to concerned residents that the ordinance would not take effect for 20 days after publication, therefore allowing the MRC and GPS, or any other organization without a contract, to secure one.

The township’s own contract with the MRC is set to expire in December.

Calls for the ordinance to be tabled were also made during the nearly hour-long public hearing. Many who were calling for the ordinance to be tabled said misinformation about it was spreading around town prior to the meeting.

Despite public opposition, the measure passed by a 5-0 vote.

Members of council tried to assure residents that the ordinance would not exclude any group or keep any children from continuing to participate in sports in the township.

Another ordinance that was adopted during the meeting amended a section of the township’s code book to increase golf-course fees.

An ordinance introduced by council would amend a previous ordinance that authorized and approved a financial agreement between the township and Urban Renewal, LLC, for certain properties pursuant to a Long-Term Tax Exemption Law. Another ordinance introduced by council would authorize a tax-exemption agreement with Genesis Property Management, LLC for a property known as 95 Marlton Pike West.

A public hearing for both is set for Nov. 21.

A whopping 36 resolutions, including one detached from the consent agenda, were passed by council.

The resolution detached from the consent agenda designated Eleanor McKenna as a master redeveloper and authorized a redevelopment agreement for 63 E. Main St. 63 E. Main St. is the location of Pat McKenna Realtors, which neighbors the Marlton Tavern. As part of the redevelopment plan, a current two-story building on the site

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which listed brief information on the veterans.

In other news, council unanimously passed 16 consent-agenda resolutions.

The first resolution authorized an electronic tax sale.

The next two resolutions pertained to funding from the county’s Community Development Block Grant program. One accepted $78,000 for the installation of ADA compliant ramps and pathways at Cranberry Hall Senior Center and Still Park. Another amended the municipal budget by adding the item of special revenue.

The fourth resolution executed a sharedservices agreement with the Medford Township Board of Education that allows the township to sell road brine and road salt to the Medford Township School District.

A procurement-card program, along with required policies and procedures, was established by another resolution. This creates a highly-regulated system for employees to make purchases on behalf of the township.

Two resolutions executed memorandums of understanding with the Headwater Village

Civic Association, Inc., for a community bonfire on Nov. 11; and the Medford Vincentown Rotary Club, for the annual Halloween parade on Oct. 28.

Another pair of resolutions appropriated funds and added special items of revenue to the municipal budget for the respective events: $950.for the bonfire and $10,600 for the parade.

A request for reduction of a performance guarantee for Heritage at Medford Phase 3 was approved. The original bond amount of $1,074,408.96 is reduced to $383,411.40.

A contract for hazardous tree removal operations was awarded to Adler Excavating and Contracting for one year.

Three more special items of revenue were added to the budget through subsequent resolutions.

These were for the Medford Bicycle Network Plan, receiving an award of $43,130.40 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and the 2017-18 Municipal Drug Alliance Grant Program, which

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Pemberton School Board Honors Volunteer of the Year

By Vince DeBlasio

For the Pine Barrens Tribune

PEMBERTON—The Pemberton Township Board of Education recently recognized staff member Michelle Walker, who was honored as Burlington County Volunteer of the Year.

Walker has helped implement alliance programs, including the Pemberton Township Alliance Group (TAG), to reduce alcohol and substance abuse in the township.

“Mrs. Walker has great love for her community and is the absolute perfect role model for all ages,” said Deborah Ceplo, principal of the Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center. “Her dedication and commitment to the Pemberton Alliance makes her a deserving recipient of this award. Thank you, Mrs. Walker. You truly rock.”

Walker took a moment to reflect on the award.

“Working at Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center has allowed me to help parents and children,” she said. “Working with individuals who truly have a love and passion for the community truly makes my labor effortless.”

Another presentation, lasting about 11 minutes, discussed the results of an Early Childhood Summer OutReach program. Ceplo discussed how a “core team” of five school officials met with the transportation department to learn about the children and their families attending township schools.

The group met with several families over the summer to find out what they needed most.

Backpacks were also dropped off for those who could use support.

They stressed the importance of attending and gave ways to better prepare students for the school day.

“We did this to build trust and respect within our community and we thought it would be an opportunity to really invite parents to become partners,” Ceplo said. “We felt it was a proactive approach to really meet the needs of the whole family.”

Rita Jenkins, the district’s anti-bullying coordinator, shared Pemberton’s goals for the Week of Respect (Oct. 2 to 6) and School Violence Awareness Week (Oct. 16 to 20). The state requires these two weeks to be designated as such each year.

Jenkins discussed activities that were scheduled to take place at each district school.

At Alexander Denbo Elementary School, for example, a diversity day celebration was planned. All classrooms selected a country and worked on passports to go along with a learning tour.

A theme selected for the Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center was “taking care of others.”

“We do not just denote these two weeks; these are things that are ongoing and tie in beautifully with our character-education programs,” Jenkins said.

In other agenda action, curricula for the high school, the majority being English and math courses, and middle school, three enrichments were approved as part of instruction items.

The board approved several teachers and officials to attend conferences throughout the school year for professional development.

They also accepted 20 mentors at the cost of $55 a month.

There will be 10 students from Rider University placed at various district schools through December for residencies and practicums.

Staff for several tutoring programs, including “Haines Before” and “After School Tutoring” and “Harker-Wylie Tutoring,” were approved.

Under administration, the board accepted four resignations and one retirement, while approving 19 leaves of absence. Ten new staff members were brought into the district.

Six policy updates came up for first reading, all approved by the board. These dealt with conduct of board meetings, long-range facilities planning, educational adequacy of capital rights, site selection and acquisition, school closings, and disposition of property.

During operations, a sale of three used school buses was approved to the highest bidder at $2,150.

The Pemberton Township Bus Drivers Association will be using school vehicles for the following dates: Veterans Day, to deliver baked goods; ESP Dinner at Merion Caterers (Nov. 15); Pemberton Winterfest (Dec. 9); Christmas Basket Deliveries (Dec. 22); Community Clean Up (April 14); and Memorial Day Parade (May 28).

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Councilwoman Calls for Prayer After Pemberton Teen Is Murdered in Willingboro

By Vince DeBlasio

For the Pine Barrens Tribune

PEMBERTON—A local councilwoman is calling for prayer after a recent shooting death of a teenager from Pemberton Township.

Councilwoman Letha Jackson took time out of a busy Pemberton Council meeting on Oct. 18 to speak about the death of Pemberton Township High School student India Simeon.

Simeon, 17, died on Oct. 15 from a gunshot wound suffered the evening before.

“I ask that everybody keep her family in their prayers,” Jackson said. “Keep the students at the school in prayer as they’re having a really hard time—as you can imagine.”

The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Willingboro Township Police Department are investigating the shooting that occurred in the first block of Bermuda Circle in Willingboro.

Simeon was struck by a bullet in the head.

She was with a group gathered outside of a residence at the time of the shooting. Another person, an adult male from Pemberton, was shot in the back.

“I could say so much more, but I won’t,” Jackson said. “Hopefully, we can get some people out to talk to these young people and help them change what they’re doing.”

In other news, council unanimously approved three purchases of more than $2,000.

A stainless-steel suicide-resistant toilet lavatory combo unit for a police jail cell from HD Supply Facility Maintenance was purchased for $2,699.

Another $4,797 was spent to purchase a Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Standby Generator from Northern Tool.

Township Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez said the generator is for a new Public Works building being constructed. Mayor David A. Patriarca said the schedule from the contractor lists the new building being operational within the next couple of weeks.

Class A uniforms from Samzie’s Uniforms, for Pemberton Township Police Department recruits, were purchased for $2,095. Eight recruits have been brought into the police academy.

Also approved by council were 12 consent-agenda resolutions.

The first released a cash performance bond that was posted for a road opening permit.

The second certified that a property is within a non-condemnation redevelopment area of the township. This resolution was later followed with an ordinance introduced by council that would adopt a redevelopment plan for the site.

Gonzalez said council received a recommendation from the Pemberton Township Planning Board before introducing the ordinance. A public hearing is set for Nov. 1.

The third awarded a contract to Building Inspection Underwriters, Inc. for third-party electrical sub-code inspection services.

The next placed liens on 10 private properties in violation of the Pemberton Township Property Maintenance Ordinance in the total amount of $1,325.29.

Another issued a duplicate tax sale certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5:52.1.

The sixth awarded a $9,000 contract to Adams, Rehmann & Heggan for site-plan preparation and permitting services for a new firehouse and community center in the Presidential Lakes section of Pemberton Township.

The seventh authorized the township’s tax collector to complete an application to participate in an electronic tax-sale program.

The next authorized Patriarca to execute an agreement with ROK Industries Inc., doing business as NJTaxlieninvestor.com, for internet-based electronic processing of bid information related to the auction sale of Pemberton Township’s tax-lien certificates.

“This is for properties where taxes are delinquent for six months or more,” Gonzalez said. “What is put up for sale is debt that is owed to the township. This is the only company that is authorized by the state.”

The ninth and 10th resolutions discharged mortgages and notes for a Red Feather Trail resident and Pemberton-Browns Mills Road resident.

Another resolution renewed an agreement

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Shamong Committee Approves Archeological and Tree Work; Opposes Federal Proposals

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Revisiting History

By Adam Tait III

For the Pine Barrens Tribune

SHAMONG—It isn’t often that a national issue comes up at a Shamong Township Committee meeting, but earlier this month one did.

The meeting, which lasted just over one hour, took up a varied agenda, covering tree removal, attendance at state-required seminars, possible archeological work, cancellation of a small tax charge and what is hoped to be the final extension of an operating license for Fawn Lake Village.

On the federal level, the committee expressed strong opposition to proposals that would end the tax deductibility of state and local taxes, urging Congress to reject the proposal.

A resident’s request to remove fallen or dead trees from township land at his own expense was approved. A follow-up call to the township to learn the volunteer’s name revealed only that he preferred to remain anonymous.

The committee approved the submission of a grant application for the repaving of Oak Shade Road.

Requests by township Tax Collector Kathryn Taylor to attend two state-required seminars in the coming weeks at a total cost of $121 were approved.

Potential archeological work was reviewed.

The site is on Willow Grove Road and is of interest to scholars at Monmouth University.

Details are scarce, but it’s believed the interest is centered on Native American artifacts.

Taxes of $132 were canceled, as the township has purchased the lot, also on Willow Grove Road.

Fawn Lake Village’s (trailer park)

operating license won approval for the rest of 2017. Chronic septic-tank problems there had forced a series of short extensions, but according to Township Administrator and Clerk Susan Onorato, the system is “well on its way” toward a final fix.

The committee also authorized the sale of a property at Atsion and Grassy Lake roads. The plot is 16 acres and zoned for one home per 3.9 acres.

A purchase of a new snow plow truck from Robert Hoover & Sons, Inc. for $159,239 was approved. The township’s current, aging 1994 plow truck will be traded in for $1,000.

That’s more than it’s worth, according to one committeeman.

An ordinance regulating public events was tabled. As mentioned at the last Shamong meeting, this was in reaction to an incident on Memorial Day in neighboring Southampton, when a car ended up on a parade route.

Although the incident was innocent and no harm ensued, officials here believe the current trend of terrorist vehicle attacks does call for increased caution.

Two other ordinances were introduced. One involves flood-damage protection, the other would amend two chapters of the township code, 136, Property Maintenance and 147, Streets and Sidewalks. Both passed first reading.

A cat colony ordinance is being weighed.

Details aren’t yet known other than that the term “feral” has become outdated. The new preferred term is “community cats.”

John Lyons, the township’s Emergency

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Tabernacle Cemetery.

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The Cemetery That Gave Tabernacle Its Name Shore-bound motorists and local residents pass through “downtown Tabernacle” every day, but it is unlikely most give even a momentary thought to the cemetery that sits prominently and squarely within a stone’s throw of Town Hall, Russo’s Farm Market and Nixon’s General Store.

But Tabernacle Cemetery is steeped in history, not just for the familiar and famous names of those interred within, but also for the local lore connected to so many of them and their families. A large archway supported between two small white buildings serves as an entryway into the cemetery off Carranza Road.

Moreover, many will be surprised to learn that Tabernacle actually got its name from a church that conducted services on the cemetery site from the late 1700s to 1880.

Some gravesites pre-date 1800.

Perhaps the most famous of those buried in the cemetery is Ann Roberts, known as “Indian Ann” because she was the last of the Delaware Indians to remain in the area after the tribe was invited to relocate from the Brotherton Reservation in Shamong to Oneida Lake in New York. The daughter of a Delaware chief, she died in 1894 at the age of 90.

Ann was something of a “character,” walking through Tabernacle and Shamong with her two dogs, smoking a clay pipe, and supporting herself by selling baskets she wove. She was married twice, both times to African-American men. One was a former slave; the other was a Civil War veteran named John Roberts. One of her seven children is buried with her.

Among those also buried in the cemetery are blacksmith and Civil War veteran Gilbert Knight and his wife, Elizabeth. The home they built around 1860 is now a nearby historic site operated by the Tabernacle Historical Society.

Then there is Frank Crain, the first clerk of the newly-founded township (incorporated in 1901), and Arthur Haines, a local merchant and prominent civic leader who would be the first individual to represent Tabernacle on the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

The first official minutes book for the town was lost when Arthur Haines’ store (located near the cemetery) burned down in 1909, thus destroying eight years of documentation. Haines himself died in 1911.

Tabernacle was a bustling “hamlet” with local stores and a post office before the State Legislature approved the creation of the

new municipality. The hamlet was within Shamong, but neighboring Southampton and Woodland contributed large parcels of land to form the new town.

Accordingly, the cemetery’s history also dates back. It was originally the site of a log church called the “Tabernacle in the Wilderness,” established in 1778 by Mount Holly-based missionary John Brainerd as a place where both whites and Indians could worship.

The earliest graves were behind the church. Many were marked by cedar slabs which have long since disappeared. Some markers are too worn to decipher. Some 288 are children.

In 1803, William and Sarah Wilkins sold two acres adjacent to the church for $8 to the 28 families then living in the town to use as a churchyard and cemetery “as long as the wheels of time shall not cease to roll” (according to the deed and a placard on the site). The two buildings and the archway were erected sometime after the sale of the property. The left side building and the arch were badly damaged by Hurricane Hazel in 1954, and were later rebuilt by the Historical Society.

School was held for the children of the area inside the little church until 1856 when the first school house was built across the street. The congregation built a new church nearby in 1880. The church/school building is long gone.

Fast forward to the 1960s and we find the cemetery overgrown with weeds and trees.

Richard I. Haines, who owned a shop next to the cemetery, decided to clean it up and solicit funds for its upkeep. Upon his death, his son, former township official Richard C. Haines, and wife, Eileen, took over the responsibility. In 2016, the local historical society began taking care of the cemetery.

Looks can be deceiving, as no one could quickly presume that the cemetery has an estimated 1,050 burial sites (many without markers). The aforementioned Richard C. Haines kept a comprehensive log book of those buried in the cemetery, and turned it over to the Tabernacle Historical Society.

Today the township mows the grass. The historical society keeps a separate fund to maintain the buildings, the tombstones and fences. Tax-deductible donations are welcomed and appreciated, and can be made out to Tabernacle Historical Society – Cemetery Fund, and mailed to Cemetery Fund, c/o 21 North Drive, Tabernacle, NJ 08088.

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Medford Lakes Opposes Proposed Changes to Public Meetings and Public Records Acts; New Leaf Truck Named

By Mark Hatoff

For the Pine Barrens Tribune

MEDFORD LAKES—A resolution opposing legislative proposals that would expand the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) was passed at a Medford Lakes Borough Council meeting on Oct. 12.

The borough is expecting more municipalities to join them in their opposition to the legislation.

The decision was reached in response to a position paper sent by the Municipal Clerks Association of New Jersey and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

The bills, sponsored by state Sen. Loretta Weinberg of Bergen County, seek to expand public meetings and records laws.

“These bills would put more demands on the clerk’s office in each town and they’re already overextended,” said Borough Clerk Mark McIntosh. “It would even force a small town like ours—where one clerk is already in place—to hire a deputy.”

McIntosh said that in bigger towns, two clerks may be needed.

“In a nutshell, it would be a lot of administrative work,” he said.

Deputy Mayor Robert Hanold said that if the bills are passed in the state Legislature, it could result in the end of municipal subcommittees.

“It would be very difficult for subcommittees to have ‘public meetings’ for everything,” he said. “You would need to have minutes taken. You would need to publish a notice of these meetings ahead of time.

“There’s no reason for it because a subcommittee really doesn’t have the power to do anything, but come back to council with a report and then the council decides what to do.

This (legislation) would create such a burden that you wouldn’t have any subcommittees and you would lose that communication with your public employees.”

McIntosh thinks that that the bills’ passage could also result in an increase in lawsuits against townships.

“There are problems where there are habitual requesters who are causing turmoil in towns, which are already losing cases because of the way the law is currently written,” he said.

“Unfortunately, these bills exempt the state Legislature from following it themselves. So, there’s a lot of opposition to it.”

Borough Solicitor Doug Heinold predicted that the additional administrative work needed would put more of a burden on taxpayers.

“It’s unfortunate, because it sounds like we’re opposing the Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act—but that is not what we’re doing at all,” he said. “We’ve been somewhat fortunate in Medford Lakes in that we haven’t had any extensive issues with OPRA matters. But, the idea that somehow the public is not getting the information it needs is not correct.”

In other news, council tabled discussion on one ordinance, had a first reading of another and unanimously passed four additional resolutions.

The tabled ordinance concerned flood damage prevention standards. As explained

by Heinold, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had mandated that all towns adopt new flood maps and standards.

“If you own a house and over 50 percent of it is damaged in a flood, you automatically

have to rebuild it in accordance with the new standards and raise its elevation,” he said.

“According to a letter we received, if any town fails to adopt the new standards, it impacts the flood insurance rates of its own residents.”

Hanold thought that the letter produced more questions than answers.

“Is this going to force residents to buy flood insurance?” he said. “Where are the maps that designate these flood zones? I’ve never seen the maps. I think they’re forcing council to vote on something that we don’t have enough information on.”

Heinold suggested tabling the ordinance since council has until Dec. 21 to pass it. He said tabling the measure would allot more time to get additional information.

Council unanimously tabled it.

The ordinance that was introduced on first reading would amend and supplement a bond ordinance that authorized improvements to the borough’s sewage treatment system.

“Bids came in different from the original estimates,” Mayor Thomas Cranston said. “It’s just a matter of adjusting the amounts between two different projects. The total cost of the projects remain the same.”

Construction of various capital improvements to the borough’s sewage treatment and collection buildings was originally estimated to cost $200,000, but is now estimated to cost $100,000.

Acquisition and installation of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer system for the sewage treatment and collection system was originally estimated to cost $142,000, but the new estimate is $242,000.

The first resolution provided a credit of $40 to a resident for tax-sale costs.

The second approved the submission of a grant to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) for the reconstruction of Pocahontas Trail. Cranston said the road has had a substantial drainage issue.

The third resolution approved the submission of another grant to the NJDOT for Mohawk Circle improvements (discussed at a previous council meeting on Sept. 28). This grant opportunity is provided through the state’s Bikeways Grant Program The last resolution awarded a $307,433 contract to Gerald A Barrett LLC for work on Lenape Trail. $193,000 of the amount being spent was secured through a NJDOT grant.

Councilman Dr. Gary Miller reported that a new pothole machine is coming to town.

“This will fill potholes at any temperature and make lasting repairs,” he said. “It will be a big thing in this town to improve our trails.”

Hanold was equally enthusiastic about the device.

“It’s really a miniature asphalt plant,” he said.

“This will make permanent patches as good as the road around it.”

Burton said there will be two upcoming public demonstrations of the new machine.

He also reported that a new take-a-book library, recently installed at Todd Park as part of a Girl Scout project, will be having a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m., just prior to a regular council meeting.

“Now there will be two libraries that will allow youth, young adults and children to sit in the park and read a book,” he said. “It adds a nice aspect to the park.”

At the beginning of the meeting, a special

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SCANNER Report of a Hand Grenade Along the Batsto River Forces Its Closure WASHINGTON—The Batsto River was closed to canoers and kayakers on Oct. 21 and 22 after the New Jersey State Park Police received a report of a hand grenade on a riverbank along the river.

“The State Park Police received a call from a citizen on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 21, about a potentially dangerous item on a riverbank that runs along the Batsto River,” said Robert Geist, a spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection—the agency which controls the State Park Police. “The State Park Police says the caller described the item as a

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hand grenade.”

Police searched the river bank until about 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 21. The search was suspended due to darkness and resumed on Oct. 22.

“In an abundance of caution, the State Park Police closed the river on Sunday to complete a thorough search of the river related to the report,” Geist said. “At the end of search on Sunday, no device was found. It is unknown what object caused the caller’s initial report.”

The Batsto River was reopened to all visitors on Monday, Oct. 23.

Crackdown on Crime in the Area of the Browns Mills Shopping Center Nabs Six BROWNS MILLS—A police crackdown earlier this month targeting increased criminal activity in the area of the Browns Mills Shopping Center in Pemberton Township has resulted in the arrests of six people.

The crackdown occurred from Oct. 2 through Oct. 6.

“The Pemberton Township Police Department increased patrols in the area of the Browns Mills Shopping Center, as well as in other areas around the shopping center due to increased reports of criminal activity,” said Lt. Jay Watters, Patrol Division commander of the Pemberton Township

Police Department. “As a result, six people were taken into custody for various offenses.”

Michael Guerra, 33, of Browns Mills; Nathan McMahon, 35, of Browns Mills; Jessica Chamberlain, 31, of Browns Mills; and Brandy Lawton, 26, of Browns Mills, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Michael Jobes, 37, of Browns Mills, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

John Pitts, 29, of Browns Mills, was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.

PHOTO SUBMITTED On Oct. 6, New Jersey State Police Lt. Colonels Pat Callahan and Steven Shallop honored enlisted members of the State Police who will retire on Jan. 1, 2018.

Police Find Airsoft Handgun and Paraphernalia in Suspiciously-Parked Vehicle MEDFORD—On Oct. 16 at 11:53 p.m., officers with the Medford Township Police Department observed a black Chevy pickup truck with someone inside it, parked at a closed business on Wilkins Station Road in Medford.

The officers went over to the truck and engaged the operator of it in a conversation.

While talking to the operator, Thomas Kilroy, 38, of Moorestown, officers observed what appeared to be a handgun in a bag on the front floor of the vehicle.

The vehicle was searched and a black

airsoft handgun, with an orange tip removed, was found. Several medications in unmarked containers, syringes and pieces of drug paraphernalia were also discovered.

Kilroy was arrested, processed and later released without incident.

He was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), possession of CDS paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic needles, prescriptions not in their proper container and unlawful possession of a weapon.

PHOTO SUBMITTED The retirees were thanked for their dedication and years of service at a ceremony held at New Jersey State Police Division Headquarters in West Trenton.

Two Cars Collide Near Wawa Store After Driver Fails to Yield MEDFORD—First responders, including Medford Township Police officers, were called to respond to a motor vehicle accident earlier this week near a Wawa store in Medford Township.

On Oct. 24, at 5:08 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the intersection of Eayrestown Road and the Wawa store’s driveway for a report of a two-car motor vehicle accident with injuries.

An ensuing police investigation revealed that Esther Tomlinson, 85, of Southampton, was making a left turn out of the Wawa store

parking lot onto Eayrestown Road with her vehicle when she struck a vehicle moving northbound on the road driven by Karen Bergenholtz, 45, of Medford.

Both drivers complained of pain and were transported to Virtua Marlton Hospital for evaluation.

Police determined the cause of the accident was due to Tomlinson failing to yield to Bergenholtz.

Police have not yet said whether any charges have been filed.

The retirees listened intently to words of wisdom.

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Letters to the Editor Medford Republican Candidates Have the Community’s Best Interests at Heart “All politics is local,” goes the expression.

If that’s the case, then this upcoming election is extremely important as it impacts Medford Township directly.

With the turmoil nationally, and the unpredictable daily crises and outrageous behavior being exhibited federally, it is comforting to know that we have an opportunity to express our desire for stability and responsibility with our vote.

I am urging fellow Medford residents to recognize several years of responsible, communicative, and open government by voting for the Republican candidates for council: incumbents Chuck Watson and Brad Denn, and their running mate, Eric Rebstock.

While Mayor Watson and Deputy Mayor Denn have been on council, there have been no local tax increases. This has been the case for five years. Additionally, they have helped bring about a business-friendly environment to promote business growth. Also, the

Republican candidates have improved or upgraded the township’s roads, buildings, vehicles and equipment.

The Republican candidates have a welldesigned plan to continue infrastructure work and promote respectful council meetings where all residents are heard without interruption. They have demonstrated the ability to work collegially, considering and valuing each other’s input.

Each man has a particular characteristic and focus distinct from the others, leading to intelligent and well-reasoned decisions. My experience with each of them is that they eagerly solicit and carefully consider communication from their constituents, so our concerns and suggestions are incorporated into their decisions.

I feel certain they have the community’s best interests at heart.

Kim Mortensen Medford, New Jersey

Select Candidates Who Are Best for Medford and Reject Those Who Are Not The Democratic candidates running for Medford Council have circulated campaign literature claiming that their campaign “gives voice to those residents who feel left out” and “promotes a council more receptive to new ideas.”

I would like to know just who those “residents” are and what “new ideas” these candidates have ever offered to the current council members— including Mayor Chuck Watson and Deputy Mayor Brad Denn who are running for re-election, that have been rejected.

The Democratic candidates also say that they will “improve discourse and public participation.” If you run into them, ask them how many times they have attended a council meeting or contacted council members formally or informally. Ask them if they have ever been denied a chance to speak at a council meeting or any sort of “discourse” with Medford council members or officials. Ask them if they or anyone else in the “public” has ever been denied

a chance to participate in Medford community affairs.

They say they will “welcome ideas from all residents,” which is a cleverly-worded shot at our current council whose job it is to sort out all ideas—no matter who offers them.

Please select candidates who are best for Medford and reject those who are not. Chuck Watson and Brad Denn are among the council members who have had to make choices for several years, and the choices they have made have kept Medford on the upswing.

Watson and Denn have experience and an established record that can’t be undone by inaccurate and misleading statements in their inexperienced opponents’ political literature.

I am asking all Medford voters to go to the polls on Nov. 7 and return Chuck and Brad to office, and elect their running mate, Eric Rebstock, to his first term on Council.

Lucinda Lane Medford, New Jersey

Elect Youngkin for State Senate 8th District Democratic Senate Candidate George Youngkin has spent a lifetime volunteering to improve his community— lending a hand when needed and preparing for his next challenge: working for Burlington County in Trenton.

George is an upstanding guy who is committed to others as demonstrated by his dutiful service in the United States Marine Corps, 12 years as Medford Township Zoning Chairman, involvement in the Medford Township Environmental Commission, and long-standing mentoring as a Boy Scout Master.

As a state Senator, George will work to grow the economy by investing in alternative energy and innovation. George will focus on opportunities to spur job growth and provide high-quality education for all.

George will stand for women’s rights and combat climate change. For these reasons, we need George in Trenton—representing the 8th District.

Join me and vote for George Youngkin on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Wendy Dymkowski Medford, New Jersey

The deadline has passed for Letter to the Editor submissions about the Nov. 7 General Election. Exceptions will only be given to candidates who are seeking to write a rebuttal and have not previously submitted material.

GOP’s Refusal to Debate Will Cause Me to Vote Democrat This Year I read your article, which reported on the refusal of the Burlington County Republican candidates for Freeholder, 8th District state Assembly and 8th District state Senate to attend a League of Women Voters debate, with dismay.

Mailers and paid commercials are merely promotional materials which do not serve to educate voters on the issues that matter. The refusal to debate is insulting to the voters.

I will be voting for Tom Pullion and Balvir Singh, Burlington County Democratic candidates for Freeholder.

Perhaps we can then get a Pinelands commissioner from our county who will protect the Pine Barrens, rather than pass pipelines through them.

I live in Tabernacle, which falls in the 9th Legislative District. But, to protest the refusal to debate by the 8th District Republicans, I will vote for Democrats Brian White for state Senate and Jill Dobrowansky and Ryan Young for state Assembly.

Stephen Leitner Tabernacle, New Jersey

Democrats’ Generic Cry to Restore Services in Medford is Misleading The Democratic candidates for Medford Council have campaigned on an allegation that the current council made a decision to pay off the township’s debt more quickly than required.

They have promised savings that they believe would result from extending debt payments.

They also say they will fund services they claim need to be restored.

The problem with this platform is it falsely and wrongly characterizes the record of the current Council, which I have been a member of for the last six years.

At no time did the current council decide to pay debt more quickly than what was required.

The amount of years on just about all of the township’s current debt was fixed before any current council member took office.

The council actually tried in 2012 to extend the maturity date for the debt as part of the effort to close a $6 million budget deficit. The state’s Local Finance Board did not approve this extension. We then turned to other ways of solving the financial crisis.

Fortunately, we were successful, and have been able to work within the current debt schedule.

Our town has already seen the benefits of doing so, but the real dramatic effects are to come in 2019 when a substantial amount of debt comes off the books. Extending the debt payments beyond the current maturity date now—when there is no need to do so—makes absolutely no sense and is not in Medford’s best interest.

The Democrats’ generic cry to restore

services is misleading. This council has been restoring municipal services for years now as Medford’s financial condition has improved.

Examples include the hiring of additional police officers and firefighters, the expanding of the days and hours the maintenance yard is open, the hiring of a private contractor to help with leaf collection, spending over $4 million during the past three years to pave roads, replacing a turf field at Bende Park, and taking over snow plowing of the county roads within Medford.

I am at a loss to understand which services the Democratic candidates think need to be restored other than opening the bathrooms in public parks, which were closed due to constant vandalism and not for financial reasons. We’ve come a long way since the financial crisis experienced a few years ago.

As the Democratic candidates point out, we have a choice this year. While I will not be on council after this year, I am very concerned about the future of our town. In my opinion, change just for the sake of change is not wise.

We need to elect leaders who have the experience and knowledge to keep Medford fiscally sound and a desirable place to live.

Watson, Denn and Rebstock are those people.

Please join me in voting for them on Nov. 7.

Jeff Beenstock Medford Councilman Medford, New Jersey

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October 28 Event: Vintage Car Show Location: Tabernacle Details: The Sequoia Alternative Program is hosting a Vintage Car Show on Oct. 28 (Rain date Nov. 4), at 180 Carranza Road, in Tabernacle, at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The cost to enter your car for the show is $20 per car. For more information, call 609-268-3700. Proceeds benefit the United Way Harvey Recovery Fund.

Event: Medford-Vincentown Halloween Parade Location: Medford Details: Come to the Medford-Vincentown Annual Halloween Parade, on Main Street, in Historic Medford Village, Oct. 28, starting at 7 p.m. Main Street closes to traffic at 6 p.m.

For more info., visit http://www.medfordhalloweenparade.com Event: Oktoberfest Location: Whiting Details: Come one, come all! Help us celebrate Martin Luther’s 500th birthday with song, a skit and much fun.

Oct. 28, at 1:30 p.m. A buffet “German Platter” dinner will be served. Donation $20 per person. Christ Lutheran Church, 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. For more information, call 732-350-0900.

Event: Medford Cares Shred Fundraiser Location: Medford Details: Medford Cares will be hosting a shred event for residents and businesses to shred their documents securely, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 40 N. Main Street,

in Medford. Suggested donation is $10 per box/bag. All donations will stay in the community to help impact children and their families in need in Medford and Medford Lakes. For more information, visit www.medfordcares.org

October 29 Event: The Definitive Tribute to the Original Allman Brothers Band Location: Westampton Details: Another performance in the Sundays on the Stage series, sponsored by Burlington County Library. Come enjoy the music of the Allman Brothers, Live at the Fillmore, recreated with great attention by one of the world’s best tribute bands! Doors open at 1:40 p.m., performance begins at 2 p.m., Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Blvd., Westampton. For more information, call 609-2679660.

Event: 7th Annual “Little Chiefs” Safe Trick or Treat Location: Marlton Details: Cherokee High School will host the 7th Annual “Little Chiefs” Trick or Treat event, Sunday, Oct. 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in Cherokee’s North Building. The games and activities are organized by Cherokee students and staff. This free event is open to all Marlton community members and their families with children 12 years old and younger. Children should come in costume and must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The open house is in celebration of the sanctuary’s designation on the New Jersey and National Historic Registries. Tours will be conducted and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 609-6544220, or visit www.protestantcommunitychurch.org. 100 Stokes Road, Medford Lakes.

Event: Haunting in the Pines Location: Batsto Village Details: Trick-or-treating, games and other fun for children, starting at 1 p.m., in historic Batsto Village. For more information, call 609-561-0024.

October 30 Event: Book Discussion Location: Evesham Details: Join us to discuss The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. New members welcome. 2 p.m. Evesham Branch Library, 984 Tuckerton Road, Evesham. 856-983-1444.

October 31

Event: Seneca’s Renaissance Club Annual Safe Trick-or Treat Location: Tabernacle Details: Seneca High School’s Renaissance Club will be hosting their annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event on Oct. 31, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Seneca High School. All children, grades four and under, are invited to attend. Children should dress in costume; participants are encouraged to bring a Event: Cathedral of the Woods Open House non-perishable item to donate to Seneca’s food pantry. For more Location: Medford Lakes information, please email Kasey Makowski at kmakowski@ Details: The Protestant Community Church of Medford Lakes lrhsd.org.

(Cathedral of the Woods) is hosting an open house on

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PEMBERTON—Oct. 20 finally arrived and the weather was perfect for the special gathering that seniors call the “International Festival.”

This special tradition was started a few years ago when the township formally recognized the diversity in our schools with a Community Day. School staff realized that there were parents who come from many different countries, resulting in many ethnicities.

The township celebrated these differences

with a school “International” celebration. Each class selected a country and then built activities, cooked foods and created displays to showcase their chosen country. The community day celebration was held on a Saturday so all could attend. Seniors attended some of these celebrations and decided, “Let’s have a similar celebration for the seniors.”

At the senior center, groups often sit together and one will find a table with mostly German-speaking ladies, although they may have come from several different Central

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PEMBERTON—The monthly general meeting of the Browns Mills Improvement Association (BMIA) was held at the BMIA Building Sunday, Oct. 22.

Members, guests and residents attended to hear from the Pemberton Board of Education candidates.

Tom Bauer and John Willitts were able to attend and share their reasons for serving on the board. Both are current members seeking re-election. Since it is cranberry harvest season,

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candidate Tim Haines was unable to make the meeting. He is also seeking re-election. This is the first time in a while that there is no one running against the incumbents.

Each candidate spoke for a few minutes about their plans for the future. Audience members asked a few questions and were satisfied with the answers. All agreed that the Board of Education is functioning well and there is a good team in place in the administration.

Next month, Tony Trongone, superintendent

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PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE A gala display marks the entrance to Tabernacle’s Fall Festival.

PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE A brief, pensive moment for two young visitors.

PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE A fancy auto display draws onlookers.

PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE A Burlco Sheriff’s car seems ready to tackle any would-be wrong doers.

PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE Pretty in pink! A Honda, from Burns Honda, draws admirers.

PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE A proud Cub Scout shows off his wares.

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Chatsworth Cranberry Festival

PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE Can’t you just smell that great sausage?

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PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE A country musical interlude.

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PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE Another musical group performs in Chatsworth.

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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.

How Watercress Slows Down Cancer Growth October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so today I’d like to share with you some little-known facts about one vegetable and its impact on breast health. It’s watercress, and even though most doctors will argue that the more chemotherapeutic drugs (anti-cancer drugs), the better, I still feel strongly that we can make dietary changes that improve outcomes, whether or not you take chemo.

They may poo-poo this thinking, but I still feel that eating specific foods can have a positive impact on your outcomes.

Research is clear and shows that a great deal of people give up on chemotherapy and fail to adhere to conventional medical treatments.

Many stop altogether or they begin to integrate various holistic remedies and dietary changes, which makes me think of watercress.

Watercress belongs to the cruciferous vegetables, the same as broccoli and cauliflower, but it’s not as popular as those. Still, I want to give it some love and attention today because it has some powerful tumor-fighting compounds in it. Plus, we already know from empirical evidence that 30 to 40 percent of all cancers somehow benefit or respond from proper nutrition.

Researchers have investigated how watercress can be beneficial in breast cancer and other cancers. In a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, a group of breast cancer survivors went through a phase of fasting, before consuming a bowlful of watercress about the size of a cereal bowl (approximately 80 grams of watercress).

They took some blood samples from the women, at intervals over the next 24 hours.

Their blood evaluations found rather significant levels of a plant compound called phenylethyl isothiocyanate, or PEITC for short.

This PEITC starves the cancer cells.

PEITC inhibits a protein called HIF (Hypoxia Inducible Factor), which is responsible for signaling normal tissue around the tumor to send oxygen and nutrients TO the tumor cells.

HIF is not playing nice, it’s making your own cells boost cancer growth.

Am I saying watercress cures cancer? Of course not, but eating certain foods like watercress can’t hurt you, it can only help you, and more than anything, it puts you in a proactive position which is empowering. Let’s face it, hearing the word “cancer” is heartstopping. Having something you can do that is so simple is crucial.

The researchers in the study actually validated the effects of the watercress compound PEITC, they weren’t guessing. They physically measured blood levels of that HIF in their bloodstream and saw it declining progressively after eating watercress. That is just so amazing!

Another study back in 2004 evaluated how PEITC impacts the speed at which cancer cells grow (termed proliferation) and tumorigenesis (the formation of tumors). The scientists were able to confirm that watercress inhibits cancer cell growth and not only that, it makes cancer cells commit suicide, a process called apoptosis. It means the party’s over for the cancer cells.

This information is not intended to treat, cure, or diagnose your condition.

For more information, please visit www.SuzyCohen.com.

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Regular Skin Checks Can Help Catch Melanoma, Other Skin Cancers Early

By Jerry Brewer, M.D. ultraviolet, or UV, radiation from sunlight or DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I was in my tanning lamps and beds increases your risk of teens and 20s, I regularly used a tanning bed. developing the disease.

I’m now 43 and very worried about The number of melanoma cases has increased melanoma, so I go to a dermatologist every year dramatically over the past 30 years, for a skin check. I have numerous moles, but especially in middle-aged women. The increase the skin check only takes about five minutes. may be linked to the rise of tanning bed use in Is this enough time for a thorough evaluation? the 1980s, when many women who are now in What are they looking for? What should I be their 40s and 50s were in their teens. looking for on my own?

If melanoma goes unchecked and spreads, it ANSWER: You’re wise to keep an eye on can be very difficult to treat. But if you catch your skin. Being evaluated by a dermatologist melanoma early, it’s often curable. That’s why once a year and checking your skin regularly it’s so important to be familiar with your skin are two excellent steps you can take to catch and report any changes to your dermatologist melanoma and other types of skin cancer early. right away, especially if you’ve had a The sooner skin cancer is found, the better the significant amount of exposure to tanning beds chances of curing it. in the past. Get into the habit of checking your Melanoma is the most serious type of skin skin once a month. In particular, watch for new cancer. It develops in cells called melanocytes moles appearing that haven’t been there before. that produce melanin - the pigment that gives Know the ABCs of skin cancer, too, and your skin its color. The exact cause of all melanomas isn’t clear, but exposure to CHECKS>>PAGE 25

Why Some Kids Have Flat Feet

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Many parents come in concerned that their an arch. There are several maneuvers to look child has flat feet. Early in life, almost all at a child’s foot. If the child is sitting on the babies have flat, little chubby feet. If you look exam table, look at the foot as it is hanging closely, you can see the normal fat pad on the (non-weight bearing), and see if you see an middle of the foot, which overlies the arch of arch. If you also push upward on the big toe, the foot. This fat pad will go away as your baby you should be able to see the natural arch of gets older. your child’s foot. Then have your child stand, As your child grows, his or her foot goes and the arch will flatten out again. Now have through many changes, and arch development your child stand on his or her tip-toes and you continues until a child is about 8 years old. The should see an arch again. muscles and ligaments of the arch of the foot Arches vary in size, like so many other mature and tighten, just as the other muscles in things on different body types. There is not an a child’s body. “appropriate amount of arch” necessary.

About 14 percent of the population has It is rare for flat feet to cause any problems, flat feet as adults, and this condition often “runs especially in a younger child. When an older in families.” Those with flat feet have normal child complains of pain, especially with variant in which the ligaments of the arch are running activities, you may buy lax, and therefore the foot is flat when standing over-the-counter arch supports. While arch and weight bearing. supports and orthotics may provide comfort, During a physical exam, your doctor can they do not stimulate the arch to grow and show you that your child’s foot is developing change.

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. The Kid’s Doctor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now available from Amazon and other e-book vendors.

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FUN AND GAMES 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?”

Flies: Even Worse than Bean Salad I’ve learned that there are many insignificant things in life that can really irritate the average person.

Things as simple as being behind someone who is trying to make a left turn onto a busy street, unknowingly walking through a spider web, being put on hold only to have the call drop, and bean salad.

On the flip-flop side of that is when I’m trying to make a left turn onto a busy street, walking into a spider web and having everyone around me wondering why I’m screaming, not to mention making a bean salad for a tailgate party only to bring the untouched bounty of it back home.

Yet, I’m here to contend that the most maddening of all of life’s little irritations is this—flies.

That’s right, folks. And you show me someone who does NOT agree with that statement and I’ll show you someone who never had a fly go straight up her nose and into her nasal passages at McDonalds as employees and customers looked on and wondered why that crazy lady was suddenly and desperately slapping her own face.

That right, that is a true story.

I don’t like flies. I think the biting variety is the worst because you can’t kill them when you slap at them as they nip at your flesh. In fact, you feel like a fool as you simply cause yourself more pain.

Another point is that flies are disgusting creatures. You might be eating your breakfast and drinking your morning coffee as you read this so I’ll spare you the details of what they’re doing in your potato salad at the fall picnic.

As much as I loathe flies, my abomination of them grew 10-fold just this last weekend after my dearly beloved spouse, Pat, and I visited a ranch.

Pat grew up around farms and ranches and is totally aware of the insect situation that

accompanies that way of life. Although I was not raised on the farm, I’ve spent plenty of time roaming fields and peering at livestock through a fence to know better.

Yet, for reasons we may never understand, Pat and I visited this ranch, parked next to a small feedlot and did the unspeakable—we left the windows down on the pickup like a couple of rookies.

The thing about flies is this: they may be happy where they are, they might love the ranch life and all of the accommodations that the barnyard provides, but apparently, if they can hop in and get a free ride to destinations unknown, they’re just adventurous enough to go for it.

We learned of this as we were pulling out of the rural setting. I wouldn’t say there were 10,000 of those pesky pests in the pickup. But I’m fairly certain there were upwards of 9,995.

We waved the bulk of them out of the pickup with our hands and a well-utilized legal pad. But the rest of them were our guests for the weekend.

As we drove, they would land on our arms and feet and had the audacity to perch on our forefingers. We rode with the windows down and reacted with embarrassment as fellow travelers wondered why we were waving out the windows.

To the tune of “Shoo fly, shoo!” we tried to rid ourselves of them at gas stations and whenever we faced that impossible left turn, we would roll down the windows and do our all-out best to set our newfound friends free.

We arrived home an hour ago and thanked our heavenly stars that only five of them remained in the pickup. As we pulled in, one of them landed on the tip of Pat’s nose, and then, with great precision, quickly jumped over to the tip of mine.

I’m just grateful that this time, McDonald’s employees and half of their patrons weren’t there to witness my reaction.

C R O S S W O R D Across 1 Drink-cooling shapes 6 Family girl 9 Neighborhood 13 Seize 14 So very uncool 15 Mascara target 16 *Where hockey transgressors cool their heels 18 Issue a ticket to 19 Shout of discovery 20 Draft classification 21 *Future attorney’s hurdle 25 Where sleeping dogs lie 27 “Give me a break!”

28 Decide one will 29 Sound confirming a locked car door 30 Oil-bearing rocks 33 Jimmy Fallon asset 36 Go wrong 37 June 14th observance ... and a hint to the first word in the answers to starred clues 38 Sudoku section 39 Camping gear brand 40 Winner’s wreath 41 Voice quality 42 Film snippets 44 TV’s “Kate & __”

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45 “The ability to fully experience life,” per Thoreau 47 *Polite applause on the tee 50 “Money __ object” 51 Sandy or Roberto of baseball 53 Catch sight of 54 *Vessel for Captain Jack Sparrow 59 Fired, with “off” 60 Look carefully 61 Gravel unit 62 Colors, as hair 63 NFL gains 64 Cackling scavenger

it fits 21 Unloaded?

22 “At last!”

23 *”Drove my Chevy to the levee” Don McLean hit 24 Water source 26 Online crafts shop 28 Shoppe adjective 30 Silly to the extreme 31 Fräulein’s abode 32 Farm sci.

34 Ancient Greek region 35 Follower on Twitter, informally 37 Fly like a moth Down 41 Affectionate attention, briefly 1 Many a sports trophy 43 London insurance giant 2 Function 44 From scratch 3 Hot dog holder 45 Exercise, as power 4 Notable time 46 Thoreau work 5 Organ associated with ill temper 47 Second family of the 1990s 6 “Light” sci-fi weapon 48 “Rubáiyát” poet 7 “Don’t worry about me” 49 Zero deg. at the equator, say 8 Physical attractiveness 52 Told tall tales 9 “Little Women” novelist 55 Oinker’s pen 10 *Colorful sushi creation 56 Clod chopper 11 Perfumer Lauder 57 Ramada __ 12 Down the road 58 Green soup base 14 Harp constellation 17 Shower stall alternative, if

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Guadagno crossed over County Route 563 and was seen engaging with festival visitors and vendors—of all ages—at the festival’s main entranceway.

She immediately called attention to Murphy’s controversial Oct. 10 debate promise to make New Jersey “not just a sanctuary city, but state.”

“We don’t need a sanctuary state in New Jersey,” she said as a group of people surrounded her.

A “sanctuary state” is a designation given to a state that adopts or practices restrictive immigration policies which limit the ability of local and state agencies to cooperate with the federal government to enforce immigration law.

The debate about sanctuary states (and cities) intensified in July 2015 when Katie Steinle was shot and killed as she walked along a San Francisco waterfront by Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, a man with a criminal record who had slipped into the U.S. multiple times, illegally.

Sanctuary state opponents, including Guadagno, have pointed to several other instances where restrictive immigration policies prevented or would have likely prevented serious criminal alien offenders, like Lopez-Sanchez, from being deported.

One of the cases often referenced by Guadagno is the 2007 execution-style murders of Terrance Aeriel, Iofemi Hightower and Dashon Harvey at a Mount Vernon schoolyard in Newark.

Jose Carranza, one of five men to either plead guilty or be found guilty of the murders, was an illegal immigrant from Peru who was previously charged with raping a 5-year-old.

He had been released on bail before being convicted of felony murder.

During a recent town hall meeting at the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics, Murphy was asked about the case of Carranza and when police should notify the federal government and immigration authorities about crimes such as rape and drunk driving committed by illegal immigrants.

“The field is so tilted against Dreamers— against newly-arrived immigrant brothers and sisters—my bias is going to be having their back because there is always going to be an example in any population of somebody who does something awful,” he said. “We have to be careful to not extrapolate that and throw a similar blanket over an entire group of folks.”

Murphy added that he was going to create an Office of Immigrant Protection if elected governor and said he isn’t sure what the right point of notification is.

Sanctuary state advocates, such as Murphy, say restrictive immigration policies reduce the fear of deportation and possible family break-up among people who are in the country illegally so that such people will be more willing to report crimes and use government services.

“He is to the left of Bernie Sanders (a former Democratic Party presidential candidate and Independent Vermont senator),” said Guadagno to festival attendees gathered around her as she continued to discuss Murphy’s sanctuary state promise.

Guadagno, also the Secretary of State for New Jersey, discussed the need to protect Pinelands residents from high property taxes with a state worker of 38 years and a teacher of 33 years.

“This is God’s Country,” she said to one constituent from Brigantine. “Murphy has also

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promised to raise everyone’s taxes. We need every vote we can get.”

Guadagno’s surrogates handed out a brochure to passersby with a pledge from the gubernatorial candidate that if she doesn’t lower property taxes, she won’t run for re-election.

The brochure also says that Guadagno plans to cap the school portion of property tax bills to five percent of a taxpayer’s household income.

“I want our next governor to help kids in college,” the teacher said. “I want to see my daughter have what I have.”

After Guadagno finished talking with the teacher, a man walked up to her and said, “I would never vote for Corzine’s brother,” referencing Murphy’s 23 years at Goldman Sachs, the same financial firm where former Governor Jon Corzine once served as chairman and chief executive.

Murphy recently commented on his ties to Corzine after concern was expressed by a northern New Jersey newspaper columnist about electing someone with Wall Street experience and no experience in government.

The columnist asked Murphy if he believed Corzine was a successful governor.

“As for Jon, he’s a friend,” Murphy said. “I think his progressive heart was in the right place. He got hit with the worst recession in the history of the state. But again, I’ll leave his tenure to the historians. I feel very comfortable with where I am at right now.”

Another woman, who said she was a retired state worker, came up to Guadagno and said she was now “torn” as to who to vote for. The woman said to Guadagno that it was Murphy’s responses during the past two debates that turned her into an undecided voter.

She described to Guadagno how she pays $7,200 a year in taxes to live in a townhouse in Ewing.

“It’s a killer,” the woman said of the taxes.

Guadagno reiterated her property tax pledge.

The Republican gubernatorial candidate was asked by another constituent to explain her plan to fix the state’s pension system for public employees. The state’s pension debt soared to $49.1 billion last year. Many politicians across the state have called for the pension system to be revamped as a result.

Guadagno said pension commitments made to current retirees must be honored and that current employees have to sit down with their union and negotiate a solution. She said that you can “save $2 billion by going generic.”

“We can’t be telling young kids that they will be getting pensions,” she said. “For retirees, you can’t pull a rug out from under them.”

Another constituent asked Guadagno to list her top priorities.

“A statehouse renovation does not come to mind as a first (priority),” she said of a $300 million statehouse renovation plan introduced by her boss, Chris Christie.

Another woman, who said she worked two jobs, came up to Guadagno and pledged her vote. The woman discussed how the state was becoming unaffordable to live in due to high taxes.

“You have my vote,” said the woman.

“Somebody needs to make a change.”

Guadagno spent some time talking with a very young fan of hers, Emily Hill Foster from Atco.

“I am from exit 105 on the parkway,” said Guadagno as she discussed her Monmouth County roots with the child and her family.

Guadagno visited with a few vendors on the festival grounds.

The first was Valenzano Winery from Shamong. It was there that Guadagno began talking about law enforcement officers and her

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PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno shows support for Rolling Thunder.

PHOTO BY RYAN MARCHESE Republican 8th Legislative District candidate Ryan Peters shows his support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Kim Guadagno and cranberry growers. law-enforcement background.

In 2007, Guadagno became the first woman elected sheriff in Monmouth County’s history and led the 650-member law enforcement agency. From 1999 to 2001, she also served as an assistant attorney general for the state.

“The most unsung heroes are Department of Corrections (DOC) workers,” she said. “When I was sheriff in Monmouth County, I got up in the middle of the night to visit the jails.”

The most pivotal and symbolic moment of her campaign stop in Chatsworth came when she visited with a second vendor, Worrell Enterprises, which was selling cranberries from Whalen Farms of Shamong.

Guadagno pulled out a $20 bill from her pocket and purchased a 7.5 lb. box of cranberries for $15.

She proudly posed with the box of cranberries, seizing an opportunity to paint Murphy as an outsider after he made what is widely viewed as a political gaffe during an Oct. 18 televised debate.

During lightning-round questioning in the debate, both Guadagno and Murphy were asked by WCBS-TV (CBS 2) anchor Christine Johnson to name their favorite fruit and vegetable since New Jersey is considered the “Garden State.”

Murphy briefly struggled to answer the question, looking at Guadagno before finally

responding.

“Grapefruit and broccoli,” he said. “I know that may sound weird, but I am a huge broccoli fan. I love it.”

Guadagno shook her head and looked down at her podium in disbelief, before naming two agricultural products that are among the most important to the Garden State’s economy as her favorites. Grapefruit and broccoli are not among the state’s top-ten rankings.

“Jersey tomatoes and cranberries,” she said.

The state is ranked third in the nation for cranberry production and seventh for tomato production. “(Here I am) campaigning at the Chatsworth Cranberry Festival, meeting New Jerseyans who care about lower taxes,” she later wrote on Facebook. “(I) didn’t see Phil Murphy there… he must be campaigning at the grapefruit and broccoli festival somewhere!”

Guadagno talked with Jamie Worrell of Worrell Enterprises about cranberries before moving on to a tent operated by Rolling Thunder.

Rolling Thunder is an organization that consists of veterans and non-veterans who are united in the cause to bring full accountability for the Prisoners Of War or Missing In Action (POW/MIA) of all wars.

It was here that a U.S. Navy Veteran shouted, “He (Murphy) has got to walk out there and a

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track a credit card’s transaction history in the long term. He asked if the township would be able to find expenses made on the cards dating back to five years (to be able to fulfill Open Public Records Act requests).

Gonzalez said the township’s chief financial officer would monitor the procurement-card process electronically. He said the monitoring of the credit cards would be no different from how other financial records are analyzed and stored.

Councilman Donovan Gardner said one possible option is to have a credit card, which is limited to one person, kept in the administration building and the designated employee could request to use the card when needed.

He also said that someone could potentially take advantage of having the credit card—a concern raised earlier by a member of the public.

“If someone spends money for something that’s unauthorized, they’re going to get fired, OK?” Gonzalez said. “I’m sorry—I just don’t understand (the plan you’re suggesting).”

Gardner said this program could start off well, but go off track.

Allen asked how often the township has had to reimburse Recreation Director Joseph Marrolli since he was hired in May. “I don’t know how many times,” Gonzalez said. “You know every time because it’s on your bill list. We had to reimburse Paula Kosko (the former director of Recreation) on— I’m sure—dozens and dozens of occasions. I’m not going to ask them to do that (spend their own money) anymore.”

Gonzalez then implied that if the program is not possible, some things won’t get done.

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would be knocked down and replaced with a three-story mixed-use building. This new building would feature office space in the front, facing a proposed sidewalk, with 23 residential units making up the rest of the space.

Seven new parking spaces are also being proposed, which would go along Main Street.

The following resolutions passed as part of the consent agenda: The first executed an amended redevelopment agreement for the construction of facilities and improvements on a property known as Renaissance Square.

The next added an amendment to a Willow Bend Road Phase II contract and authorized a change order, increasing the contract amount by $9,499.39 to $338,497.99.

A later resolution amended a contract for the resurfacing of Wyndmere Road, Kingsley Avenue, Brighton Drive, Kingsmere Lane, Kilgour Court, Raleigh Lane, and Harwood Road and authorized a change order, increasing the amount by $21,212.63 to $799,386.13.

The third resolution amended a contract for professional engineering services for Union Mill Dam reconstruction.

Another awarded a $16,755 contract to Remington & Vernick for professional engineering, bid, inspection and contract administration services for North Elmwood Road, from Inglis Gardens to Ross Way. Purchases were authorized through two resolutions.

One authorized the award of a $36,972

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“You’re suggesting a very, very inefficient way to handle business where it would cost us more money in terms of time,” he said.

Councilwoman Norma Trueblood said the program could work based on her experience with a similar system at a college.

“To me, it’s a secure thing,” she said. “I think it shows growth. The two employees are totally responsible and so is the administration that backs it up.”

Responding to a question from Cartier about petty cash availability, Mayor David A. Patriarca said there is only $20 in the building.

He further elaborated on the history of reimbursement in the township for employees and why this program would be fair.

“I agree with Dennis that it is not fair to the employee to have to wait a long time for their money that they’re putting out to provide a township service,” Patriarca said.

Cartier asked about specific items on the purchase list that he said seemed unnecessary.

Gonzalez said the list follows the procedures and practices of the DCA and the township doesn’t have to allow all of the possible purchases included on the list.

“I’d like to see this restricted a little bit more,” Cartier said.

A back and forth between Cartier and Gonzalez ensued.

“It’s our job to safeguard the money of this township,” Cartier said. “We all have the same feelings that we have to safeguard the taxpayers’ money and I take it a little bit more seriously. I’m sorry.”

Cartier then moved to table the resolution authorizing the program until a list is set up naming specific vendors from which employees can purchase items. The motion passed, 3-2, with Trueblood and Jackson voting “no.”

The resolution was tabled for a later date.

“Please provide us (next time) with a list of

suggested institutions that these cards can be used at,” Cartier said.

A safety presentation marked the start of the council meeting.

Hardenbergh Insurance Risk Management Consultant Joseph Henry briefed council on focus areas for the township’s safety program, which follows guidelines established through the state’s Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act (PIOSHA).

Henry said one of the main components that the act requires is consistent safety training for employees and some courses should be repeated every three years.

He also discussed the need for employees to have and wear personal protective equipment.

He said there must be programs in place for identifying potential hazards and outlining protective gear needed for any task done by employees.

“We see many injuries that could have been avoided by simply having proper protection,” he said.

Henry explained the importance of the township maintaining documentation of all training and inspections. He said a PIOSHA inspector can check for violations without advance notice.

Pertaining to funding, Henry said Pemberton has qualified once again for a $2,600 safety award from the Joint Insurance Fund (JIF). He added that there is optional funding of $4,645 available from the JIF for the purchase of safety-related items.

In other news, council approved three purchases of more than $2,000, related to the departments of Public Works, Recreation and Senior Services, and Administration.

Three field bleachers were purchased for $4,154 to replace damaged bleachers.

Discount tickets for summer amusement parks—to be made available for purchase to the public—were obtained from the New

Jersey Recreation & Parks Association for $2,650.

Bitdefender Anti-Virus software was purchased from Look First for $3,455.

Council unanimously approved six consent-agenda resolutions.

The first authorized the use of $16,517 in Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds for a housing rehabilitation program at 23 Alfred Drive.

The next released $588 to the estate of William Wallace.

Another renewed a plenary retail consumption (liquor) license for the Kudan Corp.

The fourth authorized the submission of a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The township is seeking state aid to fund the reconstruction of portions of Sepulga Drive and South Lakeshore Drive.

The next resolution gave the Celloco Partnership (doing business as Verizon Wireless) permission to use utility poles in the public right-of-way.

The final resolution authorized various refunds.

As the meeting concluded, Gardner updated council on his proposal to have the township help create neighborhood watch groups throughout the municipality.

He said that after talking with two residents who offered their input on the idea, he wants to first create a smaller-scale neighborhood watch as a “trial-type group,” due to the size of the township.

“Since the town is so big, in order for it to work, we’ll probably start with one neighborhood and go from there,” Gardner said. “We’ll tweak it and hopefully expand to the rest of the township.”

Gardner said he hopes to have all interested parties meet with Patriarca and Chief of Police David H. Jantas for further direction.

contract for the purchase of a 2017 Ford F350 through the state’s Cooperative Purchasing Program. The second awarded a $236,628 contract to Beyer Ford for the purchase of six 2018 Ford Interceptors or equivalent for the Evesham Police Department.

A 2016 contract for mowing and landscape services was amended with Clintar Landscape Services by increasing the not to exceed amount to $250,000, from $190,000.

Another resolution renewed contract specifications for 95-and 64-gallon wheeled refuse carts and associated replacement parts.

A 2016-17 snow removal contract was renewed with the Department of Public Works through Nov. 20, 2018.

A recently renewed contract for tree and stump removal and tree trimming services with Hyperion Tree Service, Inc. was amended by increasing the not to exceed amount to $200,000, from $100,000.

Window contracts were awarded to two entities: Granturk Equipment Co., Inc., for the purchase of a compact refuse collection unit for Public Works, and Tracker Software Corp - D/B/A Pubworks, for the purchase of a work order tracker software system.

A contract was renewed for law enforcement uniforms and accessories for the police department.

A donation from the Evesham Police Foundation for a Police Elite K-9 Tactical First Aid Kit was accepted.

Membership for the Evesham Alliance on Substance Abuse was revised.

Two resolutions inserted $7,007.95 into the budget for body armor and canceled

outstanding checks.

Taxes were canceled for 510 Elmwood Road North, from 2010-2016, and 401 Quail Road, for the second half of 2017.

Property tax payments were refunded to the widow of a totally and permanently-disabled veteran.

Curfew for Mischief Night (Oct. 30) was set for 8 p.m. and the hours of trick-or-treating set for 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

One resolution created liens to cover the cost of improvements to certain blocks and lots, and another authorized the settlement of litigation.

A person-to-person transfer of a liquor license from Marlton 73 Restaurant, LLC to PJWRG Evesham, LLC was authorized.

The 25th resolution authorized competitive contracting for procurement of an integrated law enforcement video data processing system.

Council urged the state Legislature to extend the 2 percent cap on police and fire arbitration contract awards for five years.

Release of performance guarantees were rejected for Enterprise Rent A Car and Devonforde Estates-Timber Ridge at Evesham LLC. A request for the reduction of a performance guarantee for Berkshire Woods was approved.

A resolution reduced a performance guarantee for Renaissance Square Phase 1, while another released a maintenance

guarantee for Towne Center at 19 N. Maple Avenue.

Two resolutions released performance guarantees for Marlton MJ Associates, LLC (for Main Street Apartments at Marlton, relating to on-site and landscaping improvements).

The meeting began with a proclamation recognizing the 12U Marlton Reds baseball team’s performance during a 104-team tournament in Cooperstown. The 2017 team became the first in Marlton’s 21 years of competing in the prestigious tournament to go undefeated.

Ten of the team’s 12 players and three coaches accepted congratulations from council and those in attendance at the meeting.

Before closing the meeting, Brown said the Evesham Township Board of Education’s outside estimate of its enrollment for this year is inaccurate. He said it was estimated that enrollment would be 4,276 students, but the actual number has turned out to be 4,428.

This discussion was in relation to the closing of Evans School by the Evesham BOE, which was contested by Brown and other township governing bodies.

“We said it, the planning board said it, this council said it—that it was a mistake back then—and the numbers are continuing to prove correct that it was a mistake to close schools,” Brown said.

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received an award from the county ($12,089) and a 25 percent cash match $3,022.25.

A $658,682.25 contract for the township’s fall road improvement program was awarded to GWP Asphalt Services.

The final resolution authorized the township to apply for an additional $5,000 from the 2018 Municipal Alliance Program. Medford has been previously-awarded $12,089 through this program.

During her report, Township Manager Katherine Burger said leaf collection will begin on Oct. 30 and start with Zone 5. This zone covers Bennington Woods, Cooper Tomlinson and Hartford roads, Hoot Owl

FESTIVAL Estates, Reserve of South Branch, Taunton Trace, Tintern Mills, Tuckerton and Taunton roads to Evesham and Vernetta Lane.

A license was given to St. Mary of the Lakes School for a raffle and 50/50 scheduled on Dec. 2.

Matters involving redevelopment and the Burlington County Library system—and one matter involving collective bargaining agreements with the Burlington County Professional Firefighters Association, were discussed in an executive session.

Upon return, council did not take action.

The next council meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 2 with a return to the usual Tuesday night schedule following that meeting.

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with Assurant Employee Benefits to provide dental benefits to township employees.

The final consent agenda resolution approved an agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA), Supervisors’ Union, Local 1040, for a term of Jan. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2019.

Three resolutions, separate from the consent agenda, were approved.

One requested permission from the state to insert $4,276.22 from the Division of Criminal Justice, for body armor, into the township’s budget.

The next approved a contract between Pemberton and the Pemberton Township Volunteer Fire Company for three years beginning Jan. 1.

A previously approved contract will expire at

the end of this year.

“This contract provides $38,000 in 2018, $39,000 in 2019, and $40,000 in 2020 (to the fire company),” Gonzalez said.

The last authorized submission of an application to the N.J. Department of Law and Public Safety for 2017 Drunk Driving Enforcement Funds in the amount of $4,135.76.

Councilman Jason Allen abstained from the first and third resolutions while Council President Kenneth Cartier abstained from the second due to conflicts of interest.

Additionally, council adopted an ordinance that amends a section of the township code that governs flood damage prevention standards.

“The amendments reflect the changes that have been required by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and FEMA,” said Gonzalez at a prior meeting.

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of the Pemberton Township School District, will be the guest speaker and he will further explain the state of the schools. Time will also be allotted so Trongone can address any personal concerns or questions.

The only problem noted was that the Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) has been allowed to move its main campus to Mt. Laurel. Many of our students do not have transportation to attend classes at the new location and this limits greatly the access Pemberton enjoyed until recently. There are still a number of college level classes taught at Pemberton Township High School (PTHS) and more classes are proposed. Many students are now graduating PTHS with multiple college credits.

While the discussions were taking place for the Board of Education, Master Baker Rudolph Zotter was busy tasting the entries in the annual “Berry Bake-off.”

One of his former students, Christian Miehle, assisted him in the tasting. The judging was unanimous—first place went to Adrienne Leonard for her “Creamy Cranberry Salad.” This tasty treat included fresh cranberries, crushed pineapple, walnuts and whipped cream.

Second place went to Ruth Adrian with her “Sweet Muffins with Blueberries.” They were moist and delicious with a crunchy topping.

Third place went to America Phillips for her “Cranberry Empanadas.” They were like miniature pies with a juicy cranberry filling.

Each recipient received a certificate and a prize ribbon. PTHS Horticultural instructor Dawn Viveiros sent three lovely silk flower

arrangements for the winners to enjoy. Then it was time for refreshments and a chance for the guests to enjoy all those delicious berry treats.

During refreshments, there was time for additional questions for Bauer and Willitts.

Mayor David A. Patriarca was also present, so residents had an opportunity to broadly discuss community concerns.

President Elisabeth White McCartney opened the business portion of the meeting with a slide presentation featuring the landscaping work and improvements on the “Triangle” on Clubhouse Road. She mentioned many of the organizations and the people who worked together to complete the improvements.

If you drive by the location, it is greatly improved. Much of the money raised to complete this project was through a Clean Communities program. On Saturday, Nov. 4, at 8 a.m., residents are invited to meet at the Browns Mills Firehouse on Trenton Road to take part in another community clean up.

If 31 or more individuals participate, Clean Communities will provide a monetary donation to the sponsoring organization. This cleanup is sponsored by Deborah Hospital. Mark your calendars and plan to come out and spend some time and effort to make this day a financial success for Deborah. Ellen and Ken Catalano are organizers for the Clean Communities outreach.

The BMIA is scheduled to hold its November meeting on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. at the BMIA Building on Arbutus Street, off Eldridge, near the Mirror Lake Beach, and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The building is handicapped accessible and there is ample parking available.

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European countries. There is also a Korean speaking table which includes a few gentlemen. Of course, the Japanese ladies have another group and there is a group from Thailand.

More recently, a group from the Philippines has become regulars at the center. It is truly a model of the United Nations when one looks around the room. There is no better place to hold an International Festival!

The celebration room was decorated with flags of many nations—even mounted high up on the wall. Each year, flags have been added and now the display holds nearly every worldwide flag.

Most of the seniors chose to make a dish that is popular in their country of origin.

Tables were set up along the end wall and food warming trays were available. By 11 a.m., the tables were beginning to fill up with little space remaining for additions.

There was a bountiful display of unique and tasty dishes presented. Several parts of the USA were represented with some southern style choices. A few Hispanic dishes were also available. A few soups were provided and a lot of side dishes were set up—even some fresh fruit portions.

In the “Bingo Room,” tables were filled with tasty desserts. There was no shortage of desserts and there was something to satisfy everyone’s desire.

The Pemberton Township Education Association (PTEA) was a major sponsor for this party. Kathy Vogel serves as president of the PTEA and Merry Braun is the secretary.

Both ladies played a big role in assisting with the arrangements. They provided the beverages for the day, which consisted of sodas and bottled water. They also contacted Board of Education members and Terry Maldonado and Sandy Glawson were able to attend and assist serving the many dishes.

Pemberton Schools Business Administrator Pat Austin and Superintendent Tony Trongone also arrived to assist with serving food. Of course, Mayor Dave Patriarca was there with his special homemade Italian Lasagna to share.

The servers took their places behind buffet tables and assisted seniors with filling their plates.

Frank Journeigan was in charge of the program and offered the blessing before the groups of seniors were called up to partake of the feast. Assisting Journeigan were Dot Cerra, Leigh Kush, Alex Gerasch and Carmen Facciolini. These men and women assisted with tickets and arrangements. The team worked well together and much of the success is due to their diligence.

There were drawings for door prizes and $10 Wawa Gift Cards were given out along with 10 “Free Lunch” certificates. The PTEA gave a beautiful Lenox picture frame as a door prize which was won by Linda Daley. Meal service began at about 11:30 a.m. and continued for about an hour. The servers finally had a chance to serve themselves and join in the banquet.

The foods were all delicious and no matter what your preference, there was something to satisfy everyone.

The standard senior lunch was available for those who did not care to participate and about

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20 people were served from the senior kitchen. More than 100 seniors were in attendance and the mood was jovial. No one left hungry and when dessert time came, only a few were too full to eat anything else. A few take-home packs were assembled and some will be able to eat a meal later on. This annual event is really a highlight of the senior activities.

By 1 p.m., many were ready to leave for the day—very happy with their meal experience.

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, Melissa Larkin from the RCBC Retired and Senior Volunteer Program visited the center to explain programs available to assist seniors with Medicare enrollment and medical-choice programs.

She met with many individuals who needed personal assistance choosing the options available. She covered State Health Insurance Programs (SHIP) and Medicare Savings programs. In addition, she explained the Money Management Program offered by the county and the RSVP program administered through the local college, RCBC. A new program to assist seniors with concerns about falling has started and enrollment for an eight-week session is available by phoning 609-894-9311 X-1487.

There are opportunities to join LIFE, also at RCBC. These programs include many educational courses, day trips, fitness classes and group luncheons. Phone the same number, using extension 1499 for enrollment information. There are many opportunities for seniors provided by the county, so please take advantage of some of these options.

On Thursday, Oct. 19, Gordon McConvill of the Burlington County Health Department came to the center to provide flu immunizations. Pam Comer and Judy Krupa were available to assist him. They remained at the center for two hours and administered immunizations to the seniors who requested them. Many seniors had already received them at their personal physician’s office or at a local pharmacy. This service was provided by the county for the convenience of those seniors without the ability to travel.

The township provides transportation to the senior center for those who are unable to drive or without a vehicle. After completing the required health forms, seniors partaking in the immunization session received their immunizations and were most grateful for this convenient service.

The Pemberton Township Senior Center continues to provide many programs to keep seniors informed about available programs and to assist them with enrollments. It is almost like a “supermarket” with all the choices available locally.

Between serving nourishing daily lunches, providing transportation for non-drivers, and assisting with forms, the capable staff keeps busy helping local seniors.

There is no charge to enroll and participate in the many programs options available. Guest speakers provide current information on many county and national programs. There are many benefits to becoming active at the senior center.

Stop by and join this vibrant senior community. The center is located in Browns Mills, across from a U.S. Post Office, and is open from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday.

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presentation was made in honor of Vivienne Shelley, a first-grade student at Nokomis School who won a naming contest for the borough’s new leaf truck. Her winning submission, “The Leafinator,” was made at the borough’s fire prevention night on Oct. 10, as the leaf truck was demonstrated for the public to see.

“We thought it would be great to get the community involved, especially our kids,

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find a broccoli field somewhere.”

Guadagno talked with the Rolling Thunder members for a few minutes and put on one of the organization’s T-shirts to show support for their cause.

Before leaving the festival grounds, Guadagno talked exclusively with the Pine Barrens Tribune, the only media outlet present during her visit.

She chose to elaborate on what was going through her mind as Murphy named grapefruit and broccoli as his favorite fruit and vegetable.

“I was enjoying every minute of it because it shows how out of touch he is,” Guadagno said.

She said the debate moment gave her visit to the festival added significance.

“Which is why I bought cranberries,” Guadagno said.

Guadagno, when asked to explain what her plan is to assist farmers and growers, said she would protect the state’s 9,000 farms from minimum-wage hikes.

She pointed to a plan by Murphy to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, despite the fact that voters in 2013 approved a constitutional amendment that allows the

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in naming the leaf truck,” Burton said. “We had about 35 different entries and some really good ideas, but congratulations to Vivienne Shelley for a great name.”

Burton said the winning name will be put on the side of the leaf truck and Shelley will be invited back to pose for pictures with the vehicle.

“From now on, when everyone sees their leaves picked up, they will know that Vivienne Shelley named that truck “The Leafinator,” he said. minimum wage to be increased based only on future inflation values.

“With a minimum wage of $15 an hour, Phil Murphy will put farmers out of business,” said Guadagno, who added that she has attended the New Jersey Ag Convention. “I know the importance of farming and I want to make it affordable for farmers to stay here.”

Murphy has said he is proposing a minimum wage of $15 an hour, so that, “those who want to work can support their family” and to ensure that “no one who works full-time in 2017 lives in poverty.”

The Republican gubernatorial candidate again discussed Murphy’s promise to make New Jersey a sanctuary state and said such a declaration would result in the harboring of violent criminals and a cut in federal funding.

Guadagno called Murphy’s promise a “disqualifying” position.

“The No. 1 priority as governor is to keep people safe,” she said.

Freeholder Peters said it was great to be in Chatsworth with Guadagno and see all of the people who were greeting her.

“These are real, true blue-collar Americans here,” he said. “I love this part of the county— especially with all of the farmers. I believe the people here can see through Phil Murphy.”

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report any of them to your dermatologist. A is for asymmetry: One half of a mole looks different from the other half. B is border: The borders of a mole are uneven, jagged or scalloped. C is for color: The color of a mole is different from one area to another. Specifically, if you see colors of the U.S. flag—red, white or blue—within a mole, that can be a concerning change.

It’s also important to note a mole’s size. If you have a mole larger than about a quarter of an inch across—or about the size of a pencil eraser—have it checked. If there’s a change in the size, shape, color or height of a mole, or if you develop symptoms such as bleeding, itching or tenderness, that should be evaluated, as well.

Keep in mind, too, that there are other kinds of skin cancer in addition to melanoma,

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Management Coordinator, distributed copies of Burlington County’s Flood Risk report.

The massive, 196-page document lists every municipality in Burlington County, assessing various flood risks from each county’s bodies of water.

There was an executive session following the public meeting on attorney-client privilege

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After a nearly 45-minute executive session, the board addressed old business.

They appointed professional services of RYEBREAD Architects (Regan Young England Butera).

PAGE 25 including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These cancers tend to look like pink, red or scaly spots on your skin that don’t go away on their own.

Although the annual skin check you get from your dermatologist may not last long, it’s a critical part of catching skin cancer early.

Dermatologists specialize in skin disorders and can often spot problem areas on the skin quickly. That’s particularly true after you have your first skin assessment, which may take a little longer than your follow-up visits.

Of course, prevention is also key. Protect your skin as much as you can. Whenever possible, stay out of the sun during the middle of the day when UV light is the strongest. When you are outdoors, use plenty of sunscreen in all seasons, and put it on your skin often. The sun protection factor, or SPF, of your sunscreen should be at least 30. Never use a tanning light or a tanning bed, as they can drastically increase your chances of melanoma. matters. It lasted 20 minutes, but no details were released.

The three committeemen present, Mayor Timothy Gimbel, Deputy Mayor Michael DiCroce, and Martin Mozitis, all voted unanimously to approve or table each issue that came up for a vote.

Committeemen Sean Gray and Michael Cooney were absent.

Six people attended the meeting, high for Shamong.

Under new business, approved were two assistants to support the IT Department: Justin Swartwood, for 120 hours at $1,200, and Daniel Cosnoski, for 40 hours at $400.

The board also accepted four additional new staff members, 12 additional leaves of absence, and 28 substitutes.

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By Alan Guebert

Alan Guebert is an award-winning agriculture columnist who was raised on a 720-acre, 100-cow southern Illinois dairy farm.

That’s You

If you wanted to renegotiate an aging but working trade treaty with two of your biggest, best customers, you’d think sweet talk and calm persuasion might work better than boorish bombast and shrill demands.

Well, think again, because the Trump Administration is now in charge and bombast and demands are standing protocols whether you’re dealing with a nuclear-fanged North Korean dictator or a mild-mannered Canadian dairy farmer.

Sure, you and I know there’s a difference between rouge nations with nuclear weapons and friendly neighbors with too much blueberry yogurt. Team Trump, though, not so much.

For example, after Canada recently offered to open 3.25 percent of its domestic dairy market to U.S. imports, the Trump Administration countered that it needed 10 times more access, or nearly one-third of the Canadian dairy market, dedicated to U.S. products.

Canadian negotiators, understandably, blanched at the demand. CBC/Radio Canada called the U.S. counterproposal “so far beyond the realm of what’s palatable… that it’s all but exploded earlier hopes of a quick, easy negotiation.”

The Americans suspected as much. “One non-U.S. official described the body language of American negotiators as: ‘Kind of sheepish.

They say, “We don’t have any flexibility on this,’” noted the CBC. A second observer described it this way: “The (U.S.) negotiators are like lawyers who hate their clients.”

But the “sheepish” American negotiators have only one client, Mr. Art of the Deal himself, President Donald J. Trump. He and his always open, always rambling Twitter stream compose the entire White House policymaking machinery.

The American press was equally baffled by the White House’s most recent take-noprisoners approach in the ongoing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks. Even the typically-friendly editorial page of the Wall Street Journal threw some hard punches at the President’s NAFTA demands.

If the bullying was just a “negotiating tactic”

in an effort “to settle for much less and claim victory,” the Journal noted, then fine. If it’s for real, however, then “Mr. Trump is playing a game of chicken he can’t win.”

In fact, “blowing up” NAFTA “could be the worst economic mistake by a U.S. President since Richard Nixon trashed Bretton Woods”— an international agreement that tied major currencies, including the dollar, to gold—“and imposed wage and price controls.” (Both were market sins so egregious that the Journal has neither forgotten nor forgiven either almost 50 years later.)

As badly as the recent round of talks began Oct. 15, they ended worse just two days later.

Canada’s lead negotiator, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, publicly chided U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer for American demands that would “severely disrupt supply chains, weaken North American productivity, and “jeopardize thousands”— really millions—“of jobs in all three countries.”

Lighthizer, in turn, tried to make light of the tough hand he has been dealt as Trump’s bellicose trade talker.

“Concluding a trade deal that Mr. Trump did not like,” explained the Financial Times quoting Lighthizer, “‘would be a quicker way to lose your job than chartering an airplane,’” a reference to other Trump Cabinet officers who are under fire for using costly private aircraft for public travel.

The joke fell as flat as Lighthizer’s latest demands; neither is going anywhere anytime soon. Nor are the NAFTA talks. All agreed to add new rounds for 2018, something no one wanted when talks began this past summer.

But that’s where three nations and their farmers and ranchers are after four fruitless rounds of mostly pointless talks to update a trade deal that covers one-fourth of the world’s economy. Even worse, the talks could collapse.

If they do, failure will pack a very unpleasant surprise for Team Trump, noted the Journal. “Mexico and Canada know that… reverting to pre-NAFTA tariff levels could hurt the U.S. more. Mr. Trump can hurt our neighbors if he wants, but the biggest victims will be Mr. Trump’s voters.”

Or nearly seven out of 10 rural Americans.

© 2017 AG COMM. The views expressed in this column are the author’s own views and do not reflect the view of the Pine Barrens Tribune.

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