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| November 10, 2018

How “The Amityville Horror” Came To Toms River By Chris Lundy

Scene 1 FADE IN: Ext. Suburban street. Four decades ago. Nice houses ﬂank the winding road. Off in the distance, a river passes through.

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An actor and an actress approach a house on a quiet street. A camera crew frames them against the house. It’s a sunny day, but the actor and actress have to pretend something dark is happening. Outside the view of the camera are scores of crew members waiting in place, ready to jump into their assigned duties. Even further beyond that are the inhabitants of the town – teachers, shopkeepers, all types of people, try to go through their daily lives as a bustling movie shoot has descended upon their town.

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–Photos by Chris Lundy Left: An original script. Center: This is the house as it appears today, not very creepy, but those windows are iconic. Right: The principal cast are shown in these promotional photos.

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“Adopt A Family” For The Holiday Season By Nov. 21

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The holiday season is upon us once again and Howell is taking the initiative by giving to those families in need. Howell Township is hosting their “Adopt a Family” Holiday Giveaway program to assist local families who are less fortunate during the holiday season. Howell is asking residents and businesses to consider adopting a family in need in the local community. The goal is “to assign each volunteer sponsor an “adopted” family in Howell to give that family’s children (age toddlers to 17 years old) a brighter holiday,” according to the township. “The Howell Adopt-A-Family program has morphed and changed over the years,” said Steven Fecher, Director of Community Relations for Howell Township. The township used to have families come by Echo Lake to pick up their gifts

as part of the program, said Fecher. When the program changed hands to Anna Ornstein, it was run out of the township’s old recreation building. “Last year I took it on again and looking to improve upon the program,” he added. “Adopt a Family” is run each year and is open to Howell residents only. In order to participate, residents must fill out a form including a list of family members. This should be turned into the township by Nov. 15. This can be found at twp.howell.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/4047/Howell-Holiday-Giveaway-2018. • Fecher noted that residents can contribute to this cause by: • Calling the Township of Howell to sign up to sponsor a Howell family at 732-938-4500 ext. 2102 • Purchasing gift certificates in any increment (i.e. Walmart, Target, ( Adopt - See Page 4)

Community Mourns The Loss Of Howell Student

–Photo courtesy Jennie Rice’s GoFundMe Lane East passed away at 14 years old. By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – It has come as sad and unexpected news to hear that a 14-year-old Howell student passed away on Oct. 29 as a result of several persistent medical issues. ( Student - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 Lane East had been described as happy, outgoing, and a fighter. A middle school student, Lane was the youngest of four children. He suffered from several medical issues including bladder issues and only one functioning kidney, according to the GoFundMe created by a relative. Jennie Rice, Lane’s cousin, started the GoFundMe page on Oct. 20 to help afford Lane’s medical expenses and recent kidney transplant. In just nine days, the page raised $8,855 of its $5,000 goal. “Without a doubt he was a gift to his family who immediately loved, spoiled and adored him,” stated Rice on the fundraiser’s page. Although Lane still had one functioning kidney among other medical issues, it “didn’t function much” and it was not expected that he would survive, Rice stated. However, beating the initial odds, Lane recently celebrated his 14th birthday on October 13. “His life has not been easy. He has been in and out of the hospital with surgeries and infections since birth. This has not stopped him from being one of the most outgoing, happy people I know. Rarely will you see Lane without a smile on his face or a positive outlook on life although the struggle is always there,” stated Rice. “He is always trying to make others happy in or out of the hospital.” Not only had Lane suffered medical complications throughout his life, but he also suffered the unbearable loss of a loved one. His mother died when he was only 12 years old, leaving his father and oldest sister Julia as his caregivers.

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“Julia also has 2 young children of her own and without question she fell into her role as mother to a 12-year-old,” Rice added. While Lane may have endured through his persistent medical issues throughout his 14 years, he never wanted for love and generosity from his family. When the time came for Lane to get a kidney transplant, “without hesitation all three of his older siblings stepped up, offered a kidney to their little brother and started the testing to see who would be the best match,” –Photo courtesy Jennie Rice’s GoFundMe stated Rice. Lane East has suffered from issues with his bladder and kidneys his whole life. His oldest sister and caregiver Julia was a perfect match, and Lane received Rice took to the fundraising page to request fundraiser’s page. his new kidney on Oct. 23. prayers from the community, which she re“The loss of Lane is heartbreaking. He’s a Unfortunately, Lane experienced a blood ceived. wonderful kid and will always be an inspiclot in his leg following the transplant, which It wasn’t long after these updates that the ration. My thoughts are with you as you rushed him back into surgery in the days community found out Lane had passed. go through this difficult time,” wrote one following. “There will be no more updates. Lane has supporter. An update posted to the GoFundMe stated: gone to be with Jesus. We are heartbroken “Rest in Peace my little buddy. The light “He ended up having a blood clot in his leg and have no words! Please continue to pray that you brought to this town will never go and also in his kidney vessel. They broke up for his family as this feels unbearable and the out,” wrote another. the clots and started heparin to completely get road of heartache will be long!” stated Rice in The site is still accepting donations. rid of them. However, the new kidney did take the update. If you would like to contribute, the Goa “hit” from all of this.” While the East family has a hard road ahead FundMe can be found at gofundme.com/ Following his second surgery, Lane continued of them, the community has continued to julia-gives-lane-her-kidney?f bclid=Ito experience problems, coming down with a show great support by donating to the fund or wAR1xXfH9MsEY6ysCRDBTzlSf WyGdhigh fever and another blood clot in his leg. writing heartfelt messages to the family on the k9Mnb-L9_7LZ9la0pPzqiUujv0bFwYc.

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Continued From Page 1 Five Below, Kohl’s, Applebee’s, movie tickets, or visa card) • Organize a neighborhood, office and/or store collection for families. • Support this event by informing your friends and family about the Give Away The cutoff date to assign sponsors a family is Nov. 21. Gift drop off will be Dec. 6 and 7.

Pick up for holiday gifts will be held at town hall, 4567 Route 9 North in Howell, on December 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Don’t forget to bring with you: your child’s report card or birth certificate, a township utility bill, and your family holiday number. “If you would like to sponsor a family, please reach out to us. Every little bit helps!” said Fecher. For more information on the program, call 732-938-4500 ext. 2102.

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Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey and Amerigroup were present to provide health resources to the public. Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling presented a proclamation during the event. Freeholder Gerry Scharfenberger and Chris Merkel from the Monmouth County Health Department were also in attendance.

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Amityville: Continued From Page 1 O’Neill, John Thievon, and Pat and L. Manuel Hirschblond sit around a table with a reporter, discussing that one time, four decades ago, that the town felt part of the action – whether they wanted to be or not.

The film, of course, is “The Amityville Horror,” the first of a series of horror movies. The film will soon have its 40th anniversary. There were also a few scenes shot locally in sequels, but when Amityville came to Toms River, it was something that had never happened before – and likely would never happen again. The real house, where a family was murdered, still stands in Long Island. A book chronicles the story of a haunting that allegedly took place with the Lutz family that moved in afterward. The movie was based on the book. But like that story, recollections of the filming get a little fuzzy. Naturally, people in Long Island were not keen on having a horror movie filmed where actual horror took place. So, the production company had to find a suitable location, Hirschblond said. Before he was the township clerk, Hirschblond was the division manager with Walter Reade theaters. He recalled that a connection through the theater world reached out to him, saying that the film was looking for locations in New Jersey. They had a picture of a New England home that they wanted to film in. Hirschblond said immediately he knew a house that was a virtual twin. No one could believe how close the connection was. That house still stands on Brooks Road, in downtown Toms River. It is much

prettier today, but those eye-like windows on the side are iconic. Being the clerk, he had to get the OK from the town’s governing body. Nobody really knew what filming a movie was going to be like. Overall, it was a positive experience, even if it was inconvenient for the residents for the short duration of the filming. The Holiday Inn on Route 37 (now a Days Hotel) was new at the time. It became the production’s base of operations. The cast and crew stayed there. Phone service had to be brought into rooms for their offices. Russ Saunders, the production manager, had two or three rooms to himself. So did the “money people.” “After they decided where they wanted to go, the biggest thing was taking care of the residents,” said O’Neill, who was the town’s code enforcer at the time. Roads were closed off. If a resident had a problem, they would go to the production company, not the town. “Russ Saunders, the production manager, said ‘It’s a big zoo,’ and it’s true,” he said. There are so many moving parts, unions, people in charge of this and that, that it was dizzying to an outsider, but the manager held it all together. In Hollywood, they would just build a location on a lot. But when filming in a town, they have to play by the rules. So, when they needed to build a boat house, they had to go through the Board of Adjustment, he said. This boat house was more sturdy than anything else on the river, with 15-inch pilings. It was made so that the walls could pull out to make room for the camera and staff.

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The actual production around the house was extremely efficient, if chaotic to the naked eye. It only took about two weeks of actual filming, because they had spent time doing prep work, O’Neill said. An older woman who lived next door was worried about the disruption, but they took care to make sure she was happy. Hirschblond remembered how there was a food tent in a park on Water Street and was open 24 hours a day. You could get anything and everything there. He compared it to a military field kitchen in operation except that the food was amazing. John Thievon was a patrolman in the police department at the time. Off-duty officers provided security on the set, and they were paid for their services. It was basically crowd control, he said. They wanted the cast to feel comfortable that they weren’t going to be annoyed by the public. Anyone who was supposed to be on the set were given pins that said “Brothers of the Itchy Whiskers,” O’Neill said. They needed a phrase that a local wouldn’t be able to guess, and therefore fake, in order to get access. “The biggest problem was controlling the area and getting everyone to be quiet when they were shooting. Everybody wanted to get as close as possible,” he said. Thievon agreed. “They all wanted to get their face in (the movie).” Some did. Locals In The Movie While the average residents were kept off the set, a few locals got caught up in the act. “It was amazing when you see it all together,” Pat Hirschblond said.

A few locals would become extras when they needed people to, say, carry bodies out of a house. Watching the movie, the locals would laugh when they saw a familiar face, she said. It could be a serious scene, but oh, hey, there’s my neighbor! There was a crane shot filmed from a ladder on the fire truck. “It was shot one time and it was perfect,” O’Neill said. The firefighters were told that the camera crews from Hollywood could come here and take a lesson from them. They also needed the fire hose to create the illusion of rain. They needed to shut down the power in the area, but the production company didn’t want to wait. “Tom, you’re costing me money,” the director, Stu Rosenberg, said to O’Neill. As a result, wires got wet and started a small fire. Someone from the fire department would take the proofs from the day and run them up to New York so they could get developed. They called this “rushes.” The film would be brought back and watched in a makeshift theater at the Holiday Inn. At one point, they hired a man who lived in Island Heights to drive his speed boat up and down the Toms River because there needed to be waves on the water. Pat Hirschblond said their son took forestry classes and took part in woodsmen competitions, so when they needed Brolin to throw an ax into a tree, he came to their house so their son could teach him. He didn’t quite master it, so their son, Tom, came to the set to do it for him. “In the film, Brolin throws the ax, but our son Tom threw it,” she said. “The crew was betting whether Tom could do it in one try.” (Amityville - See Page 7)

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Amityville: Continued From Page 6 Boost To Economy One can only imagine how much movie money was spent in Toms River. Town and Country Chevrolet provided the cars, and trailers for the stars, O’Neill said. The windows had too much tint, which couldn’t be photographed through, so they had to find someone locally to replace all the glass. And when they were done with production, they took the trailers back with them to California. There were so many people who were involved back then, that it was difficult to remember them all. A caterer from California made all the food, but all the ingredients were bought locally. A local contractor, whose name might have been Thomas Ventimeglia, built the boat house. Jimmy Baldwin built the dock. Gene Worden from Arrow Travel made travel arrangements. Charney’s stationary, which was downtown in the area where Capone’s is now, provided office supplies. The studio gave a monetary donation to the fire department. They paid drivers to take people around. They bought lumber and building materials. At one point, they needed a fan to create wind. They gifted it to the fire department, which used it as a smoke ejector. They even visited the beach. “The California guys said our beach was better,” O’Neill said. The Cast James Brolin was a sex symbol, and women would fill the bar at the Holiday Inn hoping to get a glimpse of him. The owner of the house had a flight simulator in an upstairs room, Thievon said. Brolin was practicing to get a pilot’s license, so he spent a lot of down time in the simulator. “When he wasn’t shooting, he would go upstairs and learn how to fly,” he said. Kidder showed signs of some of the problems that would eventually become more well known. “The only time Margot Kidder was around was when she wanted a cigarette,” he joked. “It got to the point I just gave her a pack.” Kidder’s daughter had a birthday at the time of the filming, Pat Hirschblond said. She didn’t want her daughter to celebrate alone, so she invited a bunch of local kids who were the same age to her party. Rod Steiger apparently used to work in Seaside when he was a kid, O’Neill said. He disappeared and no one could find him. Turns out he went over to Seaside and was looking up old friends. O’Neill said Steiger was extremely friendly and would get along with everyone. Brolin was “too good to be around” anyone else, and mostly kept to himself, O’Neill said. Pat Hirschblond mentioned that “when he came for coffee, he was very pleasant.” At one point, he went to the Ocean County Mall. Without any make-up or his hair done, he was unrecognizable. No security was needed. He just went about his business. Could Amityville Be Filmed Today? The Amityville experience briefly transformed Toms River, and when filming was done, Toms River transformed back to the family-centric suburb it was before. Decades ago, everybody knew each other in town. If the crew needed some-

The Howell Times, November 10, 2018, Page 7 thing, a local would be able to help. Or, they’d ‘know a guy.’ Local people owned the shops, and they all lived where they worked. Now, that kind of cohesion is gone, O’Neill said. “The people accepted it much easier than, I think, if it happened now,” O’Neill said. “The governing body had a lot of questions,” Hirschblond said. “We never had that problem before and probably never will again.” The closest thing that had happened after that was when the “Jersey Shore” show filmed in Ocean County, which brought with it more infamy than the story of haunted houses and mass murders. Toms River, The Big Star The house was featured so prominently, it was like the main character of the movie. But there were other locations given bit parts. A document from the Ocean County Library thanked the filmmakers for their donation of 37 art prints donated by Ross Saunders, and noted that some of the filming took place in the Bishop building, which is operated by the library. In that scene, Brolin’s character is doing research and steals a book. The Ocean County Historical Society has that document and many artifacts from the set, including original scripts. One script even had a minor character’s name change. When you’re watching the film, you find yourself looking behind the actors, at the corners of the screen, seeking familiar faces and places. There’s a scene where Brolin is riding his motorcycle down Washington Street. He drives past the church there. He’s in front of the courthouse. Kidder drives over the bridge toward Seaside. In a scene shot in a bar, they were in the Merry Monk. The priests have a scene on the grounds at Georgian Court. After a boy gets hurt, there’s a scene in a hospital parking lot. Some of those buildings, like the church, still look the same. The few times they are on the road, however, it could be any road. Everything has changed in 40 years. A 1982 document for Amityville: The Possession (currently on hand at the Ocean County Historical Society) has hand-drawn directions to Saint Peter’s church in Point Pleasant Beach. This was where the big church scene was filmed, with Rod Steiger’s priest being haunted as he’s trying to pray. “They wanted to look at the Cathedral of the Air but the Navy wanted nothing to do with that,” O’Neill said. The Cathedral of the Air is an iconic church that, due to its connection with the military base, has aircraft in its stained glass windows. During the third movie, an article written in 1983 said that neighbors were inconvenienced by a helicopter ﬂying over the house all night to create a wind storm for a scene. It also noted that the Ocean County Courthouse, the Sweet Shop on Main Street, and the exterior of the house were filmed for the movie. However, all interior shots of the house weren’t filmed in Toms River, but in Mexico. At one point, when the characters are discussing the murders that happened in the house’s history, Brolin’s character says “Houses don’t have memories.” But the people who live here do.

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FREEHOLD – Members of law enforcement throughout Monmouth County are partnering with businesses and residents to help solve crimes through Operation Watchdog. The modern day innovative, countywide program is a great initiative and led by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association. Operation Watchdog enables business owners and residents to register their video surveillance systems with the sheriff’s office in an effort to assist in and expedite criminal investigations. “This is an extremely beneficial partnership from all ends since it increases safety and helps solve and reduce crimes more efficiently,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “Surveillance cameras are crime fighting tools and registering them through Operation Watchdog saves members of law enforcement time when it comes to determining the location of video cameras which may contain valuable footage of criminal activity. I’m proud to launch another initiative where law enforcement and the community can work together for the greater good.” Monmouth County is the first county in the state to offer Operation Watchdog. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office credits the Toms River Police Department, where Sheriff Golden was an officer for many years, for implementing the program on the local level. Operation Watchdog is voluntary and provides police with information on the locations of video surveillance cameras. The information is safe, secure, not made public and police will not ask for direct or live access to a camera. Instead, they will reach out to the registered business or homeowner in the event that video is needed for

an investigation. “Operation Watchdog makes sense for everyone because it assists law enforcement in the development of evidence for criminal investigations. The program also helps local businesses and citizens protect themselves – a natural interest for our residents who want to help ensure the safety of their neighborhoods,” said Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. To register for Operation Watchdog, powered by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office in cooperation with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association, please visit: operationwatchdog.mcsonj.org. The very first Monmouth County businesses to sign up for the program were iPlay America and Rook Coffee. With the Operation Watchdog announcement held at iPlay America on October 24, it’s expected that many more business and residents will register for the program in the best interest of the community in which they live and work. “iPlay America is proud to be a part of Operation Watchdog,” said Bob McDaid, Owner and Founder, iPlay America. “One of our core values as an organization is safety – not just within our facility, but within our community as well. This program allows us to further enhance our community involvement,” Registration is free, easy and takes a few minutes to complete. A registrant’s contact information is provided along with the location of the cameras. Upon completion of the application, a member of law enforcement will follow up to confirm information. Information, which may not appear to mean much now, could be very useful should a crime occur.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. White sage is known botanically as Salvia apiana and can be purchased in a bundle and you can also drink it as a tea. This plant has impressive medicinal properties and is used in many wellness rituals. I think some people mistakenly assume you can get high off it, but you can’t. I also want to emphasize this is a medicinal herb for everyone, and it’s not just for new agers, and its benefits were put on Earth for all to utilize. Sage is just like every other herbal remedy you’ve heard of. You can take herbs as a dietary supplement (think ginger, Echinacea or dandelion)… you can drink tea from the plant (think chamomile or coffee), or you can apply an herb as a compress (think of calendula). You can distill plants and inhale their essential oils, think of lavender or peppermint. It’s all medicine! I’m just giving you a new way to extract the medicine from a plant, by burning it, and this practice is referred to as smudging. Here are 5 beneﬁts of white sage: Treats Sinus Infections: You can inhale the aroma given off a burning white sage bundle for a few minutes, or you can drink it as a tea. However you do it, it’s the compound called “eucalyptol” also known as 1,8-cineole that when inhaled, reduces painful sinus inﬂammation. It may kill the associated pathogens too! That’s pretty amazing considering the side effects of prescribed antibiotics and antihistamines. 2. Calms a Sore Throat: Sage leaf tea is a proven strategy for alleviating a sore throat, at least according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Guide. Sage tea as you know will reduce mucous secretions of the

sinuses, throat, and lungs. 3. Relieves Menstrual Pain: White sage tea might provide relief from menstrual period cramps and possibly some symptoms of menopause like sweating and hot ﬂashes. This benefit occurs because sage contains phytoestrogens, which are plant-derived estrogens. 4. Provides Cleansing Energy: Sage is kind of like an eraser, it will help remove the day’s burdens and ease emotional suffering. It may help with mild anxiety or depression. Smudging is the quickest way because when you inhale, the compounds go straight to your bloodstream and brain. Just FYI, the practice of burning herbs (aka smudging) is a non-religious one. You’re just burning plant leaves rather than swallowing the supplement. If you’d like, you can certainly pray while you burn the medicine. 5. Cleans the Air: Burning the embers of sage (aka smudging) in a room is helpful if someone is sick. My tip is designed to clean a room where someone has been coughing or sneezing from pneumonia, or inﬂuenza for example… and you desire to clear the air space of these germs so you don’t catch it too. If you work in nursing homes, clinics or hospitals, you might want to go home and smudge yourself to help deter infection from pathogens that hitched a ride on your clothes. Research has found that burning sage for an hour reduced the levels of bacteria in the air by 94 percent, and this benefit lasted for 24 hours. If you don’t want to burn it, drinking sage tea is an option. You can make your own white sage tea, or buy a commercially prepared form at health food stores and online.

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Dear Joel, My husband and I had a really great summer. We took a nice vacation at the beach and made the most out of every weekend but now that the summer sun is fading away, I have to face a lonely life. See my wonderful husband is an extreme football fan. Once September arrives it’s nothing but JETS, JETS, JETS. I don’t like football, what can I do? Answer: I know you don’t like football, but you do like your husband so why not let him have his time in front of the TV. I know it cuts into your weekend time, but that can be a plus. Football season is a great time

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates On October 29, New Jersey became the 10th state to enact a statewide mandatory paid-sick-leave law. The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act requires that nearly all New Jersey employers provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to covered employees. Here is an overview of what New Jersey employers need to know: Who Is Covered? Covered employees: The act applies to most employees working in the state “for compensation.” The act expressly excludes employees in the construction industry employed under a collective bargaining agreement, per diem healthcare employees, and public employees who already have sick leave benefits. Covered employers: The act broadly applies to any business entity, irrespective of size, that employs employees in the state of New Jersey, including a temporary help service firm. It expressly excludes public employers required to provide their employees with sick leave. How Is Leave Accrued? Accrual period: The act requires employers to designate any period of 12 consecutive months as a “benefit year.” Employers cannot change the established benefit year without first notifying the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Under the act, current employees begin accruing sick time on the effective date of the act. New employees hired after the effective date of the act begin accruing sick time on the first date of their employment. Accrual limits: In each benefit year, an employee will accrue up to 40 hours of sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Alternatively, an employer may “frontload” the full 40 hours at the beginning of the benefit year. Employers with existing paid time off (PTO), personal days, vacation days and sick-day policies may utilize those policies to satisfy the requirements of the act as long as employees can use the time off as required by the act. In the case of a temporary help service firm placing an employee with client firms, paid sick leave will accrue on the basis of the total time worked on assignment with the firm, not separately for each client firm to which the employee is assigned. How Can Leave Be Used? • Employers are not required to permit employees to use more than 40 hours of sick leave in a benefit year. Employees can use accrued sick time after the 120th day of their first date of employment for the following reasons: • Diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—an employee’s own mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care. • Aid or care for a covered family member during diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—the family member’s mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care. • Circumstances related to an employee’s or their family member’s status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence (including the need to obtain related medical treatment, seek counseling, relocate or participate in related legal services). • Closure of an employee’s workplace or of a school/childcare of an employee’s child because of a public official’s order relating to a public health emergency. • Time to attend a meeting requested or required by school staff to discuss a child’s health condition or disability. The act broadly defines “family member” to include individuals related by blood to the employee or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship. Employers may not require an employee to find a replacement to cover the employee’s absence. Carryover and Payout Rules Maximum carryover: The act does not require employers to permit employees to carry over more than 40 hours of accrued sick time in a single benefit year. Optional buyout: Employers may, but are not obligated to, offer to pay employees for their unused accrued sick time in the final month of the benefit year. If employees agree to receive the payment, they may choose a payment for the full amount of their unused accrued sick time or for 50 percent of such time. The payment amount shall be based on the same rate of pay that the employee earns at the time of the payment. If an employer frontloads the entire amount of sick time, it must either pay the employee for the full amount of unused accrued sick time in the final month of the employer’s benefit year or carry forward any unused sick time to the next benefit year. Employee approval is not required. In What Increments Can Workers Use Leave? The act provides employers with the discretion to choose the increments in which its employees may use accrued sick time. However, the largest increment chosen may not be larger than the number of hours an employee was scheduled to work in a given shift. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work a 7-hour

shift, the employer cannot mandate that the employee use paid sick time in increments of eight hours. What Happens Upon Transfer, Separation or Reinstatement? Michael J. Deem Transfer of employment to a related or successor employer: If an employee is employed by a successor employer or transferred to a separate division, entity or location of the same employer, the employee will retain and be entitled to use all accrued sick time. Separation of employment: Unless the employer has a policy or collective bargaining agreement providing for the payment of accrued sick leave upon termination, resignation, retirement or other separation from employment, the act does not require the employer to pay employees for unused accrued sick leave upon the separation from employment. Reinstatement of employment: If an employee is separated from employment but then reinstated within six months, all of the employee’s unused and accrued sick time must be reinstated. What Notice and Documentation Is Required? Foreseeable absences: Employers may require advance notice, not to exceed seven calendar days, of the intention to use the leave and the expected duration. Employers may require employees to make a reasonable effort to schedule the use of sick leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. Employers may prohibit employees from using foreseeable sick leave on certain dates, and require reasonable documentation if sick leave that is not foreseeable is used during those dates. Unforeseeable absences: Employers may require employees to give notice of the intention to use the leave as soon as practicable, provided that the employer has notified the employee of this requirement. Absences of three days or more: If an employee is absent for at least three consecutive days, the employer may require documentation that confirms that the employee used sick leave for a covered purpose. What Are the Notice and Record-Keeping Rules? Employers must post a notification of employees’ rights under the act and provide employees with a written copy of the notice within 30 days after the department has issued a model notice and each time thereafter when an employee is hired or requests such a notice. Additionally, employers must retain records documenting hours worked by employees and paid sick time taken by employees for a period of five years and permit the department access to those records. What If We Have a Collective Bargaining Agreement? The act does not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is in effect at the time of the effective date of the act, at least until the CBA expires. Even then, employees or their representatives may waive the rights under the act during the negotiation of the CBA. What About Local Paid-Sick-Leave Laws? The act preempts all existing and future municipal ordinances in New Jersey regarding paid sick time. How Will the Law Be Enforced? Employees may sue their employers for violating the act and can seek actual damages suffered as a result of the violation, plus an equal amount of liquidated damages. How Does the Anti-Retaliation Provision Work? The anti-retaliation provision of the act includes a rebuttable presumption that an employer’s actions are unlawful if it takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of the employee engaging in activity protected under the act. This includes such actions as filing a complaint with the department, cooperating with an investigation, opposing policies and practices that are unlawful under the act, or informing other individuals of their rights under the act. What Should Employers Do Now? In anticipation of the effective date of this new law, you should review your paid time off, vacation or other paid leave policies to determine whether you will have to implement a paid-sicktime policy for any of your employees or amend your existing policies to ensure compliance with the act. You should also inform managers and supervisors of any new policy changes and of the importance of the provisions of the law prohibiting retaliation. You should also consider revising your employee handbooks to account for these changes. For example, if you choose not to pay out accrued but unused sick leave upon termination, you must make that abundantly clear in your written policies. Finally, you should be on the lookout for the poster and template notice issued by the Department.

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Project Medicine Drop Box Collects 5,000 Lbs. Of Medications

By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – Lacey Police reported that the department’s “Project Medicine Drop Box” has so far disposed of a whopping 5,000 lbs. of medication since the start of the program in 2013. The drop box is located in the lobby of the Lacey Township Police Department and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The purpose of the drop box is to provide

residents with a safe and legal method to properly dispose of unwanted medications, police said. “Once the medication is dropped in the box, the bulk quantity of medications received is weighed and then transported to a designated incinerator facility located in New Jersey,” stated Chief Michael DiBella in a press release. It’s as easy as showing up to the police

department with your unwanted medication and dropping it in the box. No further steps are required. Residents should note: syringes and liquids are not permitted in the drop box. “Although residents may be more comfortable emptying their pills (while in the lobby) into an unmarked plastic bag before dropping them into the drop box, the program allows for the resident

to drop the medication in their original container,” stated DiBella. Not only safe and convenient, the “Project Medicine Drop Box” is also anonymous. No record will be made of those individuals who participate in the program. For more information, contact Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cornelius at 609693-6636 ext. 2566.

10th Annual AMI Food Drive On Now Until Nov. 19 By Kimberly Bosco GALLOWAY – Now until Nov. 19, you can donate your non-perishable food items to the 10th Annual Food Drive to benefit the Food Bank of Southern New Jersey and the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Hosted by the Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) Foundation, the food drive will accept non-perishable donation items at any AMI office in Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth or Ocean Counties. A collection bin will be placed at all office locations, which can be found at atlanticmedicalim-

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “ Prefer red H ome Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM ( B e a c h R a d i o 116 0 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity interviews, “Prefer re d C o mpany ” is the per fect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we c an read eac h ot h er’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you listen to “Preferred Company,” you cannot miss the special connection that Joel and Marianne have: “There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistr y” bet ween Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company ” s t a n d o u t f r o m the crowd? Well, for star ters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “We don’t know what we’re g o i n g to t a l k a b o u t f ive minute s b efo re the show goes on the air,” Marianne admits. For some in the radio

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connect with “Pre ferred Company ” by downloading an App called “Radiopup” to their smar tphones. People from all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this A pp: “ We love “ Ra diopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of connectivity—it’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speak ing of won der ful, let ’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smartest and most popular dog breeds, to the most popular dog names, even dog-friendly accommodations, such as hotels and motels and vacation rentals, at “Preferred Company,” your canine will always get the love and attention that he or she deserves! Do you want to harken back to “the good old days’ of yore? At “Preferred Compa-

Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website, pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and down load an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24-hour-a-day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also

ny,” y o u c a n t r ave l with Joel and Mar i anne on a “Streetcar Named Nostalgia” and reminisce about how things used to be. “Many of our listeners are baby boomers and enjoy talking about the past. It puts a smile on their face and gives them a good feeling inside and we like

to be a part of that,” Joel recounts. As listeners of “Preferred Company” already know, the show also of fers many installments that are as charming as they are fun! For instance, every morning at 8:35, Joel and Marianne offer listeners the opportunity to call up the program and extend a “Good Wish” to someone who is spe cial in their l i ve s . Pe rhaps you might hear a loved- one ex tending a good wish to a sick family member. Or Pictured are Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred m a y b e t h e Home Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Levy. caller simply wants to wish a friend that gives the correct w r o t e “ R e a l F o o d , “ Happy Bir thday ” or match wins a prize, F a k e F o o d ,” — J o e l “Happy Anniversary.” s u c h a s B l u e C l a w s a n d M a r i a n n e of fe r Regardless of the wish, t i c ke t s o r a t w e n t y their listeners a varit h e “ G o o d W i s h e s ” five dollar gift card to ety show that is second-to-none. segment of “Preferred Wawa. Come discover what “Preferred ComCompany” is extremely pany ” listeners also eve r yo n e i s t a l k i n g have an opportunity to about and join “Prewin lottery tickets on f e r r e d C o m p a n y , ” “Leave ‘Em Laughing w i t h J o e l M a r k e l Fridays,” which is a and Marianne Lev y, nice way to end the air ing 8 to 10 a.m., week and begin the Monday through Frid ay, o n W O B M A M weekend. ( B e a c h R a d i o 116 0 Interesting guests popular in that it allows AND 1310). Like them also figure prominentpeople to reach out to ones they care about in ly on the “ Preferred on Facebook and tell C o m p a ny ” s h o w. A your friends. Visit their a thoughtful way. Another feature of diver sit y of per son - website at preferredra“Preferred Company” alities—ranging from dio.com. Fun, relaxed that listeners enjoy is celebrities like Alison and entertaining, “Pre“Match Wednesday,” Arngrim who played ferred Company” truly where callers attempt “ N e l l i e O l e s o n ” o n of fers something for to provide a correct “Little House on the everybody and is no match to a word giv- Prairie” to best-sell- wonder why it is the en by Joel or Mar i - ing authors such as area’s fastest-growing anne. And the caller L a r r y O l m s t e d w h o radio talk show.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 10 - NOV 16 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week to come, you would be wise to maintain a low profile and to avoid making major changes. You may feel constrained by regulations or frustrated by an inability to get ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Doing your job well or a desire for material success can become powerful motivators in the upcoming week. You have vision and imaginative ideas about ways to achieve your goals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A lucrative business opportunity may arrive this week if you gather information and listen to the news. Don’t worry about short-term goals; your attention should be focused on the future. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll feel like a free spirit in the week ahead because your imagination allows you to travel wherever you wish. Romantic relationship problems will be resolved with ease. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The long and winding road that seems to have no end may also be your path to future success. A close friend or advisor could provide the information that will make your dreams come true. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might feel awkward at a group event. Keep in mind that others might be uncomfortable, too. In the week to come you can use your knowledge and imagination to make more money.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen This Go-To Italian Classic Is Perfect For An Elegant Autumn Dinner By Wolfgang Puck Everybody who loves to cook, even if it isn’t all the time, has their “go-to” dishes. Recipes they can always rely on for a main course they can be certain everyone will like whether the occasion is casual or special. The trick is to have something that’s quick and easy to prepare while simultaneously looking and feeling special, impressing guests at first sight and providing big, pleasing flavor from the very first bite. For me, those characteristics quickly narrow down the field to a recipe I’ve loved for many years and still know will be appreciated by anybody I serve it to: My version of chicken piccata with lemon-caper sauce. You’ll find the dish on the menus of many Italian restaurants. Generally, it describes boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been sliced or pounded, or both, to a thinness that makes it possible to cook them through very quickly over fairly high heat. Lightly dredged in flour, rapidly sauteed in olive oil, and then set aside while the flavorful pan deposits are transformed into a swiftly assembled sauce of garlic, lemon juice, white wine, chicken stock, butter, capers and some parsley, the chicken seems transformed into something that delights all the senses at once. No wonder the Italian term “piccata” actually comes to us from the French “piquer,” the same source as a familiar English word “piquant” that evokes pleasant, lively flavors. One of the wonderful things about this recipe is that you can make it in a single large saute pan and, as long as you have all of the ingredients prepped in advance, the entire cooking process will take you no more than about 15 minutes, start to finish. So you won’t be away from your family or friends very long - and, if you’re fortunate enough to have an eat-in kitchen, you can very easily put on an impressive culinary show. Feel free to vary the dish, as well, with thin cutlets of turkey breast, veal, pork tenderloin or a fairly meaty seafood like swordfish. Many people like to serve a starchy side such as rice, potatoes or pasta with the piccata to soak up all the delicious sauce, but one of my favorite accompaniments sauteed spinach. It takes little more than a minute to cook, especially if you start with prewashed bags of baby spinach leaves, and it offers a brightly colored, flavorful contrast to the pale lemon-colored, tangy main dish.

4 teaspoons capers, drained 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped Lemon slices, optional garnish First, butterfly each chicken breast half: Place the breast half on a cutting board and, starting along the thickest lengthwise edge, use a sharp knife to cut horizontally partway through the breast until you can open it up into a butterfly shape. Place the butterflied breast between two pieces of lightly oiled plastic wrap, and pound with a meat mallet to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm). Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Spread the flour on a dinner plate and dredge both sides of each butterflied breast in flour, shaking off the excess. Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add enough of the oil to form a thin, even layer and, when it’s hot enough to shimmer slightly, add the chicken, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Cook each piece until light golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side, then remove it and set it aside. Add more oil to the pan as needed. Pour off any oil remaining in the pan and add 2 tablespoons of the butter. As soon as it melts, add the garlic and, the moment the garlic begins to turn very light golden, add the wine and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits. Add the chicken stock, lemon juice and capers. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and use a whisk to briskly stir in the rest of the butter a few pieces at a time to form a creamy sauce. Continue simmering and stirring until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, if needed, with salt and pepper. Stir in the parsley. Return all the chicken to the pan, and turn it in the sauce to warm through. Transfer the chicken to heated serving plates, spooning the sauce and capers evenly over each portion. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired, and serve with sauteed baby spinach. SAUTÉED BABY SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND CHILI FLAKES Serves 4

CHICKEN PICCATA WITH LEMONCAPER SAUCE Serves 4

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds baby spinach leaves, rinsed and patted dry 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper ﬂakes Pinch of sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose ﬂour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-table spoon pieces 2 tablespoons garlic minced garlic 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup good-quality canned chicken stock or broth 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. As soon as it is hot enough to swirl easily, add the garlic and saute just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Working in large handfuls, add the spinach to the pan, stirring it continuously; as it begins wilts down, immediately add more (and keep stirring) until all of the spinach is in the pan. The moment all of the spinach has wilted, after about 1 minute, stir in red pepper ﬂakes to taste along with the sugar; then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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