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Route 539: Frightening Speeds & Fatal Accidents
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County Route 539 is known as a dangerous road. By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – It has been called one of the deadliest roads in the state. County Route 539 is a 55-mile stretch of roadway extending from Little Egg Harbor on the southern end all the way into Cranbury in Middlesex County, with speeds ranging from 30 to 55 mph. Spanning multiple counties and dozens of municipalities, CR 539 is a well-traveled thoroughfare for locals, commuters,
and even tourists to the Jersey Shore. Each year CR 539 sees hundreds of accidents, a majority of which occur along the Ocean County section of the road. Through constant police patrol and even the occasional heightened enforcement detail, the road remains one of the most dangerous in the area. This begs the questions: what makes CR 539 so perilous and what can be done to fix this? (Route - See Page 4)
Police See Fewer Calls & Crashes
By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Police Department is counting fewer calls for service, and are measuring the success of the department’s community initiatives in the 2018 Annual Report. Chief Thomas Dellane presented some of the major findings in the 2018 report at a recent Township Council meeting. “The Annual Report is a docu-
ment that the police department began producing in 2017…it’s a document that is intended to provide information to… inform how the tax dollars are being spent, where it’s going to, provide an idea about some of our community initiatives” and crime statistics, said Dellane. 2018 Statistics According to Dellane, 2018 saw fewer calls for service than
the previous year, reaching a total of 29,978. In 2017, Dellane estimates the number was closer to 32,000. “Every time someone calls the police department and a police officer is dispatched to a call, we generate a case number,” he explained. “However, the amount of time that officers are spending on the call are increasing,” by almost four minutes per (Police - See Page 12)
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Director John Dorrity, speaks during a Veterans Town Hall meeting in Toms River. By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A recent event held at the Toms River Library served as both a forum for veterans to learn more about the resources available to them and an early tribute to those who served in the armed forces. The Veterans Town Hall was sponsored by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and featured guest speakers Freeholder Director Virginia Haines, Purple Heart recipient and retired U.S. Marines Corporal Rory Hamill, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Director John Dorrity. Hamill shared his story serving in the Marines from 2006 to
2012. “I grew up in the local area. I had a very, very troubled youth. I grew up in an abusive home and had a lot of hardships at an early age. At the age of 17 I joined up and went to Paris Island and became a father and went to Iraq and was also a husband. I was way over my head and didn’t realize what I was getting myself into. “I was in Afghanistan and during my third deployment we received intelligence that there was an explosive device in a compound. Myself and my squad went over, set a perimeter around the compound,” Hamill said. He said originally another soldier was slated to use a metal detector to go (Veterans - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 Route 539 Today Just about a month ago, on Oct. 30, 2019, a 22-year-old male was killed in a crash on CR 539 in Little Egg Harbor when his car collided with a telephone pole. Less than a month before that, on Oct. 6, 2019, a motorcyclist was killed on CR 539 in Manchester when his bike crashed into another vehicle. On July 12, 2019, one person was left dead following an accident on CR 539 in front of the New Egypt Speedway in Plumsted. On May 30, 2019, a motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries sustained during a serious crash on CR 539 in Plumsted earlier in the week. On May 7, 2019, a 78-year old woman was killed when her car collided head-on with a vehicle driving the opposite direction on CR 539 in Lacey. And these are just the fatal crashes reported. Year-to-date statistics on the total number of accidents on CR 539 are not readily available for 2019. Addressing the Problem Governmental officials and local and state law enforcement agree: CR 539 is a hub for accidents. According to NJ State Police (and the reported crashes listed above), Ocean County has already seen five fatal crashes on CR 539 since the start of 2019. So far no fatal accidents have been recorded on the stretch of CR 539 that runs through Monmouth, Mercer, and Middlesex Counties. Over the years, the road has been the focus of improvement projects and several enforcement detail programs, as it is considered “high risk” for travelers. In 2015, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office teamed up with local law enforcement to conduct a crackdown on the road. According to a Patch article written post-crackdown in 2015, law enforcement in Ocean County responded to 284 crashes along the Route 539 between January 2013 and May 2015, 11 of which yielded fatalities. In spring 2016, Ocean County conducted a $3.4 million road improvement project to a 25-mile stretch of CR 539 through the Federal Highway Administration’s High Risk Rural Road program. This project added centerline rumble strips, all-weather reflective striping,
new raised pavement markers, new upgraded signage, and high friction treatment surface at six curves along with LED chevron signs. These improvements were meant to reduce wet weather accidents, sideswipes, and crossover accidents as well as improve nighttime visibility, according to county officials. More recently, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct the Ocean County Sheriff’s Traffic Enforcement program on CR 539. This program funded Ocean County with $40,000 for extra patrols during May to September 1, 2019. This program yielded 674 total stops, 287 summonses issued, and 22 criminal charges, according to Officer Robert Mazur of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. It also included the posting of several digital signboards and social media awareness posts. “We were stopping cars for any violation…for education purposes,” Mazur told Jersey Shore Online. While not every motor vehicle stop yielded a ticket, all stops incorporated some sort of information pertaining to the rules of the road and safe driving along CR 539. Mazur highlighted speeding and unsafe passing as the most common cause for accidents on CR 539. For the most part, the road is a twolane highway bordered only by trees and the occasional residence or commercial location. It is only once CR 539 reaches into Plumsted that it becomes a bit more commercial, but still maintains two lanes. Major intersections along the Ocean County portion of the road include: Route 72 in Barnegat Township, Routes 530 and 70 in Manchester, the Garden State Parkway entrance in Little Egg Harbor, and CR 528 in Plumsted. When someone tries to pass five cars at once and finds themselves face-to-face with a tractor trailer, or when someone is speeding way over the posted 55 mph speed limit: “That’s usually how accidents happen,” Mazur added. Numbers Don’t Lie In Ocean County, CR 539 passes through Little Egg Harbor, Stafford, Barnegat, Lacey, Manchester, Jackson and Plumsted Townships. Jersey Shore Online reached out to the corresponding police departments for figures representing their portion of the road since January 2019. For Stafford Township, Capt. James Vaughn reported 9 total accidents on their portion of CR 539 since the start of 2019. Of that total, none were fatal, none were due to alcohol or drugs,
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only one involved minor injuries, three were non-reportable “meaning there wasn’t enough damage to take a report,” and three involved a vehicle striking a deer. “Of the remaining 3 accidents, the reports indicated ‘driver inattention.’ However, speed wasn’t documented or indicated in the reports,” said Vaughn. Vaughn noted that Stafford Township Police patrol CR 539 on a regular basis, but they are not responsible for a large portion of the road. Most often, Stafford patrols the Warren Grove section of Stafford Township, Vaughn added. In Lacey Township, Capt. Patrick Ganley reported 308 motor vehicle stops on CR 530 so far this year, 297 of which were for speeding. In addition: • 6 stops for failure to maintain lane • 2 stops for distracted driver • 2 tailgating stops • 1 stop for no taillights working • 101 motor vehicle summonses issued • 1 drug arrest Ganley reported 14 accidents on Lacey’s portion of CR 539, one of which was fatal. Seven involved injuries, four with no injuries, one hit and run with no injuries, and one DWI related accident. In Barnegat Township, Lt. Jason Carroll reported 11 accidents on CR 539 so far this year, none of which were fatal or involved drugs or alcohol. “Four of the collisions were vehicle versus deer and the other seven were attributed to driver inattention or following too closely,” Carroll told Jersey Shore Online. Barnegat Police, like Stafford, patrols their portion of CR 539 regularly and also participates in enforcement initiatives with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Sheriff’s Department. In Manchester Township, there were 36 crashes reported this year up to Oct. 23, 27 of which had no injuries. Of these, 11 of them involved animals, most likely deer on those long stretches of tree-lined roads. They were mostly during daytime with dry conditions. The most serious one was the aforementioned fatality involving a motorcycle on Oct. 6. “We routinely patrol County Route 539 on a daily basis,” said Sgt. Antonio Ellis. “In addition, we have participated in grant-funded traffic enforcement operations along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department during the summer months, specifically on County Route 539. “There are portions of County Route 539 that are difficult for officers to safely conduct traffic stops on the northernmost and southernmost boarders with the township due to limited roadway shoulders,” he said. “We focus enforcement more near the intersections of State Highway Route 70 and County Route 530 where officers can pull over motorists in a safe location.” In Jackson Township, CR 539 only spans about .5 miles before reaching into Plumsted, according to Capt. Steve Laskiewicz. On that small stretch of road, Jackson Police responded to two accidents this year, one due to road conditions and the other was actually in Plumsted. Little Egg Harbor, and Plumsted Township Police Departments did not respond to Jersey Shore Online’s request for crash statistics as of press time. On a larger scale, Officer Mazur provided crash statistics on CR 539 for the entirety of Ocean County in 2017 and 2018. Aside from the results of the Ocean County Sheriff’s
Traffic Enforcement program, Mazur said comprehensive statistics of this kind were not yet available for 2019. In 2018, there were 183 accidents on Ocean County’s CR 539, including: • 70 due to distracted driving • 10 due to unsafe speed • 8 due to drowsiness • 4 due to alcohol • 4 due to cell phone usage • 2 due to drugged driving Only one of those 183 accidents was fatal and this occurred in Plumsted due to driver inattention, said Mazur. One accident involved serious injuries and 12 involved minor injuries. In 2017, there were 190 accidents on Ocean County’s CR 539, including: • 55 due to distracted driving • 7 due to unsafe speed • 3 due to drowsiness • 7 due to alcohol • 1 due to cell phone usage • 2 due to drugged driving Four of those 190 accidents were fatal and 10 involved minor injuries. Mazur broke it down, highlighting Manchester, Plumsted, and Little Egg Harbor Townships as the municipalities with the highest number of accidents on average on this road. In 2018, Manchester saw 58; Plumsted, 57; and Little Egg Harbor, 27. In 2017, Manchester saw 67; Plumsted, 41; and Little Egg Harbor, 44. What we can glean otherwise from the figures is that distracted driving and speeding are the most prevalent risk factors along CR 539. Maintaining Safety Mazur noted that there are typically Sheriff’s officers patrolling parts of CR 539 every day, in addition to patrols by local police departments. “They aren’t assigned [to patrol the road], but they make it a point to go over there,” said Mazur. As mentioned, local police departments are aware of the current state of affairs on CR 539 and also make it a point to consistently patrol the area. Even government officials who might not travel CR 539 regularly understand the dangers of the road to locals, including pedestrians. On Oct. 31, 2019, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent out a press release calling for the construction of a bridge over CR 539 near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL). Booker (D-NJ), along with Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and US Representatives Andy Kim (D-NJ), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), and Chris Smith (R-NJ), sent the letter as a request to the US Air Force (USAF) to build an overpass over 539, “which splits Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) and puts at risk the safety and welfare of civilians and military personnel in New Jersey.” In a letter, the lawmakers asked the USAF for assistance approving the construction request, which if funded would put an end to preventable accidents caused by “the dangerous combination of civilian and military vehicles that utilize the road daily.” These NJ representatives called CR 539 “treacherous” and “the fifth-deadliest roadway in New Jersey four years in a row.” As for the drivers, those who routinely travel CR 539 might want to heed the warning embedded in these figures; speeding and distracted driving are cause for a majority of accidents on this road, from benign to fatal. -Chris Lundy contributed to this story
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Continued From Page 1 inside but as this soldier looked nervous and had less experience “I took the mine sweeper off his back and proceeded to go inside and sweep for the IED.” Hamill said, “I got very complacent and wasn’t paying attention to my surroundings but when I was coming back into the doorway I stepped on the pressure plate and it instantly sheared off my right leg and damaged my butt and my calf and I got launched 10 feet in the air. At first, I didn’t know what happened. When I tried to stand up I saw my knee cap was hanging off and that is when it hit home that I was severely injured.” The Marine was hospitalized and discharged after a year and half and came back to New Jersey. “I was extremely lost. My weekends consisted of just going out and drinking to excess. I had no drive or motivation. I was working a job but not really showing up. A lot of problems from my childhood started to surface as well combined with the trauma of combat,” Hamill said. “It ultimately led to a point where I almost took my own life but the reason I didn’t do that is my children popped into my head. I stopped, put the weapon down and drove back to the house. “I didn’t actually get any help until 2015. I felt I needed to get checked out. I was pretty sure I had depression, anxiety, the whole nine yards. Ever since I started seeking help for myself my life has improved ten-fold. I
The Southern Ocean Times, November 23, 2019, Page 5 was fortunate to find the team here at the Prosecutor’s Office and even though it is a long-term position it is not a duty to me. It is more like a family,” Hamill added. Hamill said, “it has been integral to my recovery. I love them very much. They are like my brothers and sisters and I feel that every veteran needs to find something like that when they get out.” The event was one of a series of state wide Town Hall events focusing on providing resources and assistance to veterans, according to Ocean County Prosecutor’s Officer Renee White who served as the coordinator of the event. Various resource tables were part of the event held at the library’s Mancini Hall which also included several outside agencies. “We attended one in Middlesex County and they sent some of their officers to ours today.” White said of Hamill: “He is not only a friend but a true hero and one of the reasons we are here today. He is one of our mentors in the Veterans Diversionary Program.” This is a program that allows eligible veterans to avoid conviction for some non-violent crimes. Billhimer praised White for being “the heart and soul of the Veterans Diversionary program. She is the driving force in the office to ensure that we are always proactive in this area. “Ocean County has the largest veteran population in the state. We have approximately 40,000 veterans. Some of these veterans work here, some have retired here and some work out in Fort Dix. Many are snow birds that come back and forth. We are
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER A Vet Is A Vet As we pass another Veterans Day it’s time to reflect on and recognize the sacrifices and service that each of our veterans provided our great country. It’s not hard to imagine where we would be without the dedicated service of the millions of men and women that answered the call to serve. Ever y one of our vets signed a “blank check” upon enlistment payable in favor of Uncle Sam pledging everything up to and including their lives in the service to their country if called upon. The saying “Some gave all, and all gave some” comes to mind. So why is it that New Jersey does not recognizes and honor the service of all its vets. Only some of our vets are recognized and accepted as vets by the NJ State Department of Military and Veterans Affairs regardless of the fact that the federal government and Veterans Administration accept their status as a vet. Why is it that in New Jersey you’re only a vet if you served in specific geographic areas during specific times? Why is it
that a vet is a vet for the purposes of an income tax exemption, but may not be a vet for a property tax deduction? Why is a vet always a vet at the DMV, but not always at the Civil Ser vice Com m ission? Why is it that honorable military service is recognized for some veterans, but not for all veterans? It’s time to correct this injustice and recognize and honor the service of all of our vets. This Veterans Day we should be thankful for those who stood up and answered the call. Honor the service and sacrifice of all the veterans among us, but especially that of our fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, for without our veterans we would not be the United States of America, the greatest nation on the face of the earth. And lastly, tell your State Legislators that a vet is a vet is a vet - regardless of where they served, or when they served. It’s time to get it right and uniformly honor their commitment. Daniel J. Burke Major, USMCR Ret. Brielle
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Letters To The Editor Mueller’s Report Speaks The Truth While I believe it’s important to hear two points of view, your publishing of the “Mueller’s Report a Scam” (Aug. 17) shows that in publishing the letter, the writer makes a number of claims, NONE based on fact. It’s a fact that Robert Mueller was a registered Republican. It’s a fact that he got over $20 million of damages from defendants. It’s a fact that Robert Mueller has described 11 felony counts of obstruction against the president even though the President and (Attorney General Bill) Barr have described the report as not showing any obstruction by the president. This would be a complete lie and anyone reading his report will clearly see that. The report can be downloaded and read or even purchased for $5 from Ollie’s (something the letter writer just didn’t do). The report shows that Russia worked very hard to convince just enough people to vote for Donald and against the Democrat candidate or for the 3rd party candidate that Donald Trump won the election by 88,000 votes across three states. He was shown to send polling data to Russian servers and to have Russian companies attacking our democracy by spreading lies on social media to the tune of millions and millions of dollars from Russia. Nothing was false in the report and no matter how many times letter writers or our president states this as fact, it doesn’t change the circumstances that a foreign power worked very hard to make all of us think it was in our best interest to vote GOP. As our national deficit rockets to a trillion dollars, our middle class doesn’t actually do better and the 1% tell you all is well, anyone with open eyes can see this simply isn’t true and repeating hundreds of times works
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Church And State I again want to extend my gratitude to the outpouring of support regarding my stand on the issue of parents’ rights. I have made it clear that the parents have the say over their children’s exposure to LGBT curriculum, if any, not the government. I want to acknowledge the overwhelming response in support of this stand from parents, citizens, teachers, church and religious leaders. Such encouragement confirms the need for addressing this issue as I have. In discussions, I have been made aware of a concern often expressed regarding the First Amendment. I want to clarify the true meaning of this Amendment regarding state and church. My hope is that this clarification will guide politicians, leaders (both secular and religious), parents, and other citizens to see the truth and not the twisted interpretation by the government and certain special interest groups. The First Amendment actually reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion…” This means that government cannot force a religion on its people. It does not mean that the people can’t bring their religious beliefs into how they want the government to act. Somewhere along the way, someone twisted the First Amendment’s meaning. And you need to know that. Even an atheist - one who believes there is no God brings a “belief” into how he or she wants government to act (indeed, “as if there is no God”). They exercise their non-religion belief to get government to enact and enforce laws accordingly. And, since 1962, that is how the government has acted. Yet, upwards of 70 per-
United States identify as having faith, and in biblical principles. So, if this believing majority is being forced to accept the ideas of a rejecting minority on any issue, it is no longer “We the people…” and it violates the spirit of the Constitution. You need to know that too. As an elected official representing a community made up largely of that majority, I need to represent that majority. Which is exactly what the wording of the First Amendment ensures. And, until the majority view changes, I will continue to do so. I will spread the truth as I see it in the hopes of uniting families by safeguarding the rights of parents for the well-being of our children. Alfonso Cirulli Mayor Barnegat
Keep Religion Out Of Politics A letter writer (“There Is No Separation Of Church And State,” 9/21/19) references the right of free speech, but to do so she skips over the first phrase of the First Amendment of the Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof...” In plain English, the government will not tell us to worship this way but not that way, or worship at all. All our governments, federal, state and local, are civic institutions, not religious. The mayor of Barnegat was elected to a civic position and one of its functions is the performance of civil marriages. If he refuses to perform any of the functions and duties of his office because of his religious beliefs he must step aside. The county clerk in Kentucky who refused to perform a civil marriage for a gay couple has been found by the courts to be liable to be personally sued for damages, because she had a civic duty to perform and
decision was unlawful and her position as a public official, which usually shields an individual from personal lawsuits, will not protect her because she brought her religious judgement into a civic duty. And the letter writer ends her opinion: “We need to respect everyone’s rights, and respect their differences. Only then will we be able to move forward.” Let the Mayor of Barnegat be so advised. Michael F. Flynn Manahawkin
Trump Won, Get Over It I was a Democrat; 61 years ago the party left me, I didn’t leave the party back in 1959. Interesting comments by liberal Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. She delivered the following at the University Of California Berkeley Law School: “Does the fact that we live in a polarized world increase the responsibility of the court to think about these questions, to behave in a non-polarized fashion?” She told the crowd “I think it does. I think we have to understand the world we are living in and try, to the extent we can, to fi nd common ground, to the extent we can to reach consensus, to try to the extent we can see how the world looks from another point of view.” As a former Democrat, I am seriously disappointed in the current conduct and constant hatred spewing from their leaders. It is of major concern in what damage they have inflicted upon a once grand party of the people, the extreme abhorrent media will not be constructive…Congress has not been working for the people. Donald Trump won the election, get over it! Sal Sorce Manahawkin
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Stafford Library Presents Family Program Calendar STAFFORD – The township branch of the Ocean County Library located at 129 N. Main St.released its calendar for family programs for December. For those programs requiring registration, parents/guardians can register by calling 609597-3381 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Learn how to shop online safely and smarlty at the “Online Shopping” program at 2:30 p.m. on December 11. Registration is required.
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BARNEGAT – Tickets will go on sale Dec. 1 for the concert, “With Love From Elvis.” The concert will feature award-winning Elvis tribute performer Jim Barone and the performance starts at 2 p.m. on February 9, at Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. Main St. The program will begin with a half hour opening act followed by Barone singing Elvis’ ballads, love songs and gospel music.
Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Be sure to get tickets early for this church fundraiser to assure a seat as tickets will go fast. Tickets are $15 and are available by leaving a message at the church number 609698-3358 or by emailing Deacon Kathy Manka at mankwom@aol.com. The snow date is February 16 at the same time and place and will be announced on the church number.
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Toys For Tots Collection At The LBI Library
SURF CITY – Now through December 7, the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library, located at 217 S. Central Ave. will partner with the Beach Haven First Aid Squad, in participating in the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Toy Drive. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. The objectives of the Foundation are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of
one of the nation’s most valuable resources – children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to improving communities in the future. Those wishing to donate a new, unwrapped toy may drop it off in the collection box inside the library during regular branch hours, Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. The library will close at 5 p.m. on November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Stafford Library Presents Adult Program Calendar STAFFORD – The township branch of the Ocean County Library located at 129 N. Main St.released its calendar for the month of December. For those adult programs requiring registration, attendees can register by calling 609597-3381 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. From 9 a.m. to noon each Monday enjoy the Bridge Group. All are welcome. A Holiday Decoration Swap will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 3,4, and 5. Bring in your gently-used decorations and swap them for something more to your liking. Items will be in the lobby. No registration required. Learn Windows 10 Basics at 10:30 a.m. on December 3. Bring your own device. Registration is required. Enjoy some Brain Games at 1:30 p.m. on December 4. Adults participate in a range
of mental exercises designed to keep their minds sharp. Registration is required. Friends of the Stafford Library will hold their monthly meeting at 9:30 on December 5 Enjoy playing mahjong from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. All are welcome. Enjoy the program “Uncovering the Fascinating World of Mushrooms” at 2 p.m. December 7. Learn all about mushrooms. Taste and view a variety of mushrooms with enthusiast Gina Conti. Registration is required. Cook the Book: Pies on December 17, 2 p.m. Prepare a recipe for this potluck book club and bring it to share. A copy of the recipe is required to participate. REG Make It: Día Holiday Ornaments on December 18, 2:30 p.m. Decorate a white porcelain ornament and learn about traditions in Mexico. All supplies will be provided. REG
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Community Mourns Passing Of Local Business Owner
By Kimberly Bosco SURF CITY — The Long Beach Island community is mourning the loss of a local business owner who passed away suddenly last week. Mario Aversa, owner of Mario’s Italian Market in Surf City, passed away on November 7 from a heart attack and diabetes complications, according to his family. He was 46 years old. A GoFundMe page was created on Nov. 10 in Mario’s honor to raise funds for the Aversa family. According to the fundraising site, Mario leaves behind his wife Dawn and two “beautiful, vibrant young daughters,” Annalise and Elena. “This man was truly one of a kind. He was one of the special type of people that would drop what he was doing and lend a helping hand if a friend was in need. He was always just a phone call away if you needed someone to listen or needed some much needed advice. Mario was also an enormous part of the LBI community,” read the GoFundMe. Mario resided in the Beach Haven West section of Stafford Township with his family. Born in New York City, Mario brought that authentic Italian essence down the shore. According to his obituary, Mario enjoyed working in the food industry and earned his
Degree from the Academy of Culinary Arts at the Atlantic Cape Community College. He then went on to fulfill his dream and opened Mario’s Italian Market. According to his family, it would take four people to replace Mario’s presence at the popular Italian market. Through the busy summer season, Mario always found a way to service his customers while making time for his family. The fate of Mario’s Italian Market is still unknown, but the store will remain closed until further notice as of Monday, Nov. 11. “Dawn and her girls are obviously still in shock…Without her asking I want to try to do whatever I can do to help Dawn and the girls, whether it be funeral costs, utilities, groceries, mortgage payments, the upcoming holidays, etc. Any little bit helps,” wrote organizer Brooke Mesanko to the GoFundMe site. A memorial gathering will take place on Monday, Nov. 11 from 4-7 p.m. at Barnegat Funeral Home, 841 West Bay Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the fund which at gofundme.com/f/pujqaw-gone-too-soon?fbclid=IwAR13cCXi6DUak3GzrRdzM-ePy3S6pCgEy5imVh8AmGqSZJsXyNKARrW9FJ8. “This amazing man will be missed by all,” wrote Mesanko.
Stories Of WWII To Be Recalled At LBI Library
SURF CITY – Hear local stories of World War II, as told by Tim Hart, director of the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. The program will take place at 6 p.m. on November 25 at the library located at 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City. Tim Hart serves as the historian of Ocean County and Stafford Township and is a graduate of Georgetown University and the Rutgers Law School - Camden. Hart is a member of the New Jersey Bar and
active in many cultural organizations including: The League of NJ Historical Societies, South Jersey Cultural Alliance, Advocates for NJ History and the American Association of State and Local History. Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Director John Dorrity will begin the presentation by sharing what services are available to veterans in Ocean County. This free program is open to the public but registration is required. To register visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call the branch at 609-494-2480.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Community Mourns Loss Of Ocean County Sheriff ’s Officer
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Local law enforcement and the Ocean County community mourns the loss of longtime Ocean County Sheriff’s Officer Christopher Connelly. Officer Connelly passed away on November 1, 2019 after a long fight with illness. According to his obituary, 44-year old Officer Connelly was born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Brick, where he resided for 20
years. Connelly served in the US Coast Guard and served as a law enforcement officer for 14 years. He also served in the Marine Unit of the Sheriff’s Office. Connelly is survived by his three children, Breanna, Christopher and Alexis, as well as his former spouse Corrine Smith. He was laid to rest on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Church of the Visitation in Brick followed by an interment at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Wall.
Area Wawa Hotspot For Illegal Activity, Sting Yields Four Arrests
By Kimberly Bosco BRICK – After residents complained about regular suspicious activity at a local Wawa, Brick Police cracked down, arresting four on theft and drug charges. The Brick Police Selective Enforcement Team and Drug Enforcement Unit teamed up to conduct a sting centered on the Wawa at 116 Brick Blvd. after residents complained of illegal activity there. The sting resulted in the following four arrests on Nov. 8: • 36-year old Michael Butler of Brick: Charged with theft and burglary when officers watched him open the unlocked driver’s door of an unoccupied vehicle at the Wawa and remove property. •37-year old Ryan Kemble of Berkeley Twp.: Charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and being under the influence
of a controlled dangerous substance when officers observed him smoking marijuana while parked in the Wawa parking lot. •34-year old Sean Provenzano of Wanakue, NJ: Charged with shoplifting when officers saw him put items into his pockets and exit the Wawa without paying. •51-year old Jason Puzio of Brick: Charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, specifi cally oxycodone, when officers observed him engaging in suspicious activity, ultimately leading to a motor vehicle stop. K-9 Sergeant Paul Catalina and his K-9 partner Duke assisted in the investigation. The Brick Police Department stated that they are “committed to addressing reports of criminal activity and any behavior which disrupts the quality of life of our residents and those who visit and work here.”
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Lacey Garden Club Plans Holiday Party
LACEY – The Lacey Garden Club will hold a holiday party on December 5 in place of its regular meeting. The event is at the Captain’s Inn in Forked River. For more information, call Kathy at 609-6937239 and on January 2, the club will hold a presentation by Gloria Mako of Y-Move, a Lacey Township non-profit resource connection for aging that concerns programs that help seniors stay in their homes as long as possible.
On February 6 the club will hold its annual members-only auction to benefit the club. The Lacey Township Garden Club meets the first Thursday of the month at Community Hall in Forked River, located at the corner of Route 9 and Lacey Road. Social time begins at 1 p.m. followed by the meeting and a program. No gardening knowledge is required and new members are always welcome.
Barnegat Library To Screen Documentary On Jan. 4
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will present the documentary “Four Seasons Lodge: A Community of Holocaust Survivors” at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4. Haunted by the past but driven by an un-
quenchable passion for living, an aging group of Holocaust survivors gather each summer at an idyllic hideaway in the Catskills, where they savor tightly bonded friendships, find new love and celebrate their survival. The library is located at 112 Burr St.
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Fall Clothing Drive Planned
EAGLESWOOD - The township elementary school PTA is holding a fall clothing drive from 9 am to noon on Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Eagleswood Elementary School parking lot at 511 Route 9, West Creek. This rain or shine event is a perfect opportunity to clean out your closets and get ready for the season. The PTA will receive funds from this
event and the following items are being sought for donation: clean, wearable clothes, linens, stuffed animals, book bags, small toys, shoes, pockebooks, lunch bags and suitcases. All items must be placed in bags, no boxes. This is a community event so let your friends, neighbors and families know that they are welcome to drop off donations as well.
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Continued From Page 1 call from 2016. “That is a staggering number,” he added. There were also 12,649 recorded traffic stops and 3,993 motor vehicle summonses. Dellane noted the difference between the amount of traffic stops and the amount of summonses issued, stating “we have a very progressive traffic enforcement program here in Stafford…and over the last four years the number of motor vehicle accidents we’re experiencing in Stafford is trending down,” calculating 1,037 MVAs in 2018. While it has not been confirmed, Dellane attributes the decrease to the excess of construction and road work going on around town. Breaking it down, those 1,037 accidents are comprised of: • 788 non-injury • 138 hit and run • 1 fatal • 127 injury As Dellane noted, these figures have been trending down over the past four years, decreasing from 1,114 in 2015. This was also the second year in which Stafford participated in the You Text, You Drive, You Pay grant opportunity between April 1-21, 2018. This enforcement detail yielded 22 cell phone summonses and one arrest out of 864 total stops. Other districted driving campaigns include Click It or Ticket, which ran from May 21-June 3, 2018. This yielded 31 seatbelt summonses and 25 arrests.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Dec. 7-Jan. 1, yielded five DWIs. In addition, 2018 saw 727 arrests and 52 total DWI arrests. Community Policing Initiatives As Dellane noted, 2018 saw much fewer calls for service overall, but did mark an increase in the amount of time officers were spending on individual calls. This trend is a result, in part, of the various community policing programs that Stafford Police has taken on within the last few years. “We have a very robust number of programs here…placing a greater emphasis on de-escalation and trying to work through problems,” such as mental health and substance abuse, said Dellane. On POINT: The On POINT program, which stands for Proactive Outreach In Needs of Treatment, is a partnership between the police department and Ocean Mental Health Services to provide on-site social workers in the police department two days per week. “The focus of law enforcement has changed dramatically over the last 10 years, where we’re still law enforcement, we’re still peacekeepers but there is more of an emphasis on trying to address the social service needs of our community,” he explained. On POINT addresses issues with mental health, substance abuse, and social services. As the report itself describes it, “police officers restore peace, but they are not sufficiently trained to address the underlying cause of behavioral and mental health issues, therefore, are often forced to respond
multiple times to the same address for crisis incidents.” By combining resources, in 2018, police were able to make 88 referrals to On POINT. Blue HART: Undertaking a task similar to that of On POINT, the Blue HART program is helping officers save the lives of those plagued with addiction. Blue HART stands for Heroin Addiction Recovery and Treatment. “This program works directly with municipal police departments and treatment providers to assist Ocean County residents into treatment. Any person who voluntarily requests help with their addiction will receive screening to participate in the program,” according to the report. In 2018, 32 individuals were processed into treatment facilities in Stafford. In an effort to incorporate the community more into the policing process, Stafford Police host a Youth Police Academy and Citizens Police Academy. The 2018 Youth Police Academy took place June 25-29, where 31 cadets from Stafford Intermediate and Southern Regional Middle School had the opportunity to learn about military drill, physical training, SWAT, K9, investigations, traffic, DWI enforcement, radar, and took trips to the NJSP Marine Unit and the US Coast Guard Station on Long Beach Island. More for the older crowd, the 2018 Citizens Police Academy invited students 16 and older to participate in an 8-week course at police headquarters. In 2018, 10 students had the opportunity to became familiarized with the Stafford Patrol Division, Traffic Unit,
Detective Bureau, Emergency Management, SWAT, K9, and Community Policing. Stafford Police also hosted a series of family-friendly events to encourage communication with local law enforcement while also teaching kids about things like the dangers of substance abuse, such as: Cops & Kids: a partnership with Stafford Recreations’ Municipal Alliance and the Walters Group National Night Out: an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. DARE: an international leader in Drug Prevention School Based Programs Project AWARE: a New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) State-recognized, award-winning drug prevention program #NotEvenOnce: a collaborative effort between law enforcement and educators with the goal of informing students about the dangers of opiates before they leave for college or enter the work force. Police In Schools Following the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, many schools, including Stafford’s, began placing retired police officers in all school buildings to provide an added layer of security to students. These officers are designated Class III Special Police Officers known as School Resource Officers (SROs) and patrol the Southern Regional School campus. (Police - See Page 18)
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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Fatigue is a challenging issue for people, and it’s hard to test for a root cause beyond standard adrenal and thyroid function tests. Sometimes a third etiology is considered and that would be B-vitamin status. All these issues can definitely lead to, or contribute to chronic fatigue. But no one typically checks for choline or phosphatidylcholine levels. Choline forms phosphatidylcholine (PC). This is a naturally occurring B-vitamin compound that is required to make acetylcholine, your memory neurotransmitter. Persistent fatigue and brain fog could be due to low levels of PC. Many plastic surgeons use phosphatidylcholine-based fat dissolvers to get rid of chin fat. By “dissolve fat” I mean it could work a bit like your dish soap does. You know how you put that pan in the sink that has globules of fat from the ground beef you just browned? It’s kind of like that. The term “phosphatidylcholine” is sometimes confused with “lecithin,” but they’re slightly different. Choline is a component of phosphatidylcholine, which is a component of lecithin. Cholesterol Ratios. Phosphatidylcholine may reduce triglycerides. I think this type of supplement could be taken along with your statin medication with no foreseeable problems, but of course ask your practitioner what’s right for you. Forgetfulness. PC used in the body to create more acetylcholine, which is known as a memory molecule. Low levels
of acetylcholine are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Your brain is made of fat and fatty tissue craves choline-based supplements. You can eat PC if you like egg yolks, soybeans and sunflower seeds. Anxiety or Bipolar. We have limited evidence for PC’s use in tardive dyskinesia and bipolar. More specifically, it could help with mood swings and depressive symptoms. Before attempting self treatment ask your psychiatrist/practitioner. Fatigue. There was a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Nutritional Journal. The researchers set out to evaluate where supplements of lecithin would help middle-aged women with their fatigue. The study included 96 women who ranged in age from 40 to 60 years old, who had complained of fatigue. They should have asked me I would have gladly obliged because I’ve been tired for like 25 years now, lol! The results were really no surprise. Both of the groups receiving the lecithin did better after supplement treatment than at the onset of the study. The group receiving the high dose (1200mg/ day) faired out best. Pregnant Moms. If you’re pregnant, or want to become pregnant soon, your diet should be very rich in choline because it is critical for your developing baby. The risk for neural tube defects (usually associated with low folate but maybe that’s old news) is shockingly four times higher if you’re choline deficient during pregnancy! Supplements like this are available at health food stores nationwide, and online.
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Continued From Page 12 “Our SROs’ purpose is to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the school environment, investigate all crimes and police matters on school grounds, provide guidance, instruction, and response within and around the schools, and assisting school staff with maintaining a safe environment,” according to the report. During the 2018-2019 school year, Southern Regional schools were patrolled by four SROs, comprised of two retired Stafford Township Police Officers, one Beach Haven Police Officer, and one Long Beach Township Police Officer. The Department The Stafford Township Police Department is comprised of 82 employees, 51 of which are sworn officers, serving a community of 28,844 residents and 1,252 registered businesses. In 2018, the department acquired six new hires: Ptl. John Reed, Ptl. Zach Wiatrowski, Ptl. Joe Niccoli, Special Officer Andrew Moslowitz, Dispatcher Katie Emme, and Dispatcher Taylor Myers. That same year,
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Enjoy the TechTopic of eBooks at 2 p.m. on Jan. 7 and learn how to download eBooks to your reading device using free library resources. Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. feature a teen drop-in gaming time. Play Wii, WiiU, tabletop and card games. This program is for those ages 12 – 18. The Teen Anime Club meets at 7 p.m. on Jan. 8. Enjoy all things Manga and Anime. This program is also for those ages 12 – 18. The Adult Writers Group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 8 and Jan. 22 so hone your craft with like-minded adult writers. The EWE Knit and Crochet group meets at 1 p.m. on Saturdays Jan. 9 and Jan. 23 and on Thursdays Jan. 11 and Jan. 25. Drop in with your own supplies. Parents can bring their young ones, 2-4 years old to the 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, story time program. Stories, songs and a craft will be part of this activity. Registration is required.
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Gait, Falls and Common Gait Dysfunctions By: Jeffrey Mayer, PT, DPT
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alking, or ambulation, is one of the most important functional activities that we perform to maintain our independence. Without our ability to safely ambulate around the home or in the community, we must rely on either an assistive device (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches, etc.) or another person to help. When we were younger, we took our ability to walk for granted. As we grow older, we must start paying attention to how we walk and think about our own personal safety. If our ability to ambulate is impaired, we run a great risk for serious injury. A statistic from the CDC states that more than 1 out of 4 older people (65 years or older) fall each year. This article will briefly talk about the gait cycle, a common gait dysfunction, a common culprit for multiple gait dysfunctions, falls and how we can prevent falls in the future.
leg laterally (out to the side), but they also work to support proper hip alignment during gait. When these muscles are weak, they cause a gait pattern that appears as a limp. The limp can be demonstrated when one side of the hip drops as the other side hikes up. The side that hikes up (during stance phase on that same leg) is the side with the weak musculature. This limp can lead to a slower walking speed, a more strenuous gait pattern and ultimately an increased risk of falling.
THE GAIT CYCLE
As mentioned above, the gluteus medius is a key muscle when talking about gait and overall balance during functional activities like transfers and climbing stairs. Weakness in the gluteus medius can not only cause abnormal gait patterns, like Trendelenburg gait, but it can also cause weakness in other surrounding muscles or negative compensation patterns during your activities of daily living (ADLs). The muscle specifically acts to move the leg out to the side (laterally), prevent unnecessary movement of the leg inwards (medially), and to stabilize the hips. Without proper strength in this muscle, patients increase their risk of falling tremendously.
Gait, or “locomotion achieved through the movement of human limbs,” is much more complex than one would think. As physical therapists (PTs), we are movement specialists and we are one of the only medical professionals that specialize in human gait. Human gait can be separated into many different aspects that are crucial to understand when trying to correct unsafe gait. Briefly, gait is broken up into 7 distinct phases (as shown above; initial contact, weight acceptance, midstance, terminal stance, initial swing, mid-swing, and terminal swing. Each phase of gait could present with dysfunctions that could lead to an increased fall risk. As a PT, we must be able to find our patients’ gait dysfunctions, educate them, and help properly correct their mechanics to lead to a decreased fall risk. When we analyze abnormal gait patterns, we commonly categorize them into a few specific categories of gait; antalgic gait, ataxic gait, festinating gait, hemiplegic gait, high steppage gait, spastic gait and Trendelenburg gait.
TRENDELENBURG GAIT The Trendelenburg gait pattern is one of the most common abnormal gait patterns seen in physical therapy. It is commonly seen when patients have weak hip muscles; the gluteus medius and the gluteus minimus. These two muscles work to move the
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FALLS When looking at the statistics, 1 out of every 5 falls cause serious injuries such as broken bones or head injuries. Even more alarming is that every year about 3 million people nationwide are treated in hospital emergency rooms for fall related injuries. In our country, the elderly population (65 years or older) is at the greatest risk for falls. These statistics may be shocking, but the reason people fall and injure themselves is because of improper gait, weakness, and decreased balance. The dangers that a single fall can present to the older population can, and most likely will, impact an entire life afterwards.
WHY DO WE FALL? Falls can be caused by so many factors, including environmental factors, behavioral factors and physical factors. Environmental factors include obstacles in the home (rugs, pets, dark/dim lighting, etc.) and obstacles in the community. Behavioral factors include improper nutrition, improper monitoring of blood pressure, decreased confidence, confusion associated with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, and cognitive impairments associated with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and more. Lastly, physical factors include muscle weakness, difficulty walking,
balance impairments, coordination impairments, vision problems, foot/ankle pain, and proper footwear. Most falls are caused by a combination of the above risk factors, and the more risk factors a person may have, the more likely they are to suffer a fall. In order to reduce the amount of risk factors that we present with and to reduce the risk of falling, we must consult our healthcare providers before a fall occurs.
WHAT CAN WE DO? If you’ve fallen in the past year and feel like you are at risk for falling again, the first thing you should do is contact a trusted healthcare provider. Your primary care physician, orthopedic physician, PT, occupational therapist (OT), physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) would be happy to discuss possible options for you moving forward. Ultimately, since your PT is an expert on gait, falls and balance, they will be able to properly evaluate and assess your current condition. Your PT will possibly find a positive Trendelenburg sign, suggest certain assistive devices, provide exercises to build strength and balance, provide education on proper gait, suggest community exercise classes and assess the safety of your home environment. Do not be afraid to talk to a healthcare provider about your fall risk and your gait!
JEFFREY MAYER, PT, DPT Jeff graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human, Nutrition, Foods and Exercise Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2014. He then earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Seton Hall University in December 2018. He obtained his licensure as a Physical Therapist in February 2019. Jeff’s passion for physical therapy stems from his desire to help others achieve their physical and lifestyle goals. Jeff has clinical experience in outpatient orthopedics, subacute inpatient rehabilitation, and pediatrics. He also worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting for years prior to obtaining his professional license. His treatment philosophy involves personalized interventions with the patients’ goals at the forefront of the plan of care. Jeff’s goals include furthering his manual therapy techniques and expanding the creativity of his therapeutic exercises in order to provide the best possible care for his patients. He is currently treating patients at our Brick/Silverton facility.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 23 - nov 29 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Win people over by displaying enthusiasm and exuberance. In the week to come you can break down some of the barriers that prevent you from getting ahead by being warm and friendly when people are standoffish. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your charitable instincts are on the rise, but it is wise to be cautious about donating in the week ahead to charities you have not yet vetted. It might be worth your while to see how your freely offered dollars are being spent. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Finding ways to perform your job well might be the prime subject of deep thinking or an important factor in your overall well-being as this week unfolds. Planning and organizational tools can speed up your progress. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your goals and objectives can change as this week unfolds. You may be exposed to new ideas that revolutionize your thinking. Don’t depend on luck to get ahead with your career or business aspirations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are curious enough to explore your boundaries but wise enough to know just how far you can safely go. You may receive some extra publicity in the week ahead or may meet interesting people in a public venue. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Having fun and fellowship could take a lot of work. You could become bogged down by extra responsibilities during the upcoming week. You could be busy baking sweet treats or getting decorations together for a holiday event.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): An enthusiastic approach might prove helpful when dealing with the public this week. You can also be proactive about protecting your time by asking to be put on a “do not call” list or saying no to sales calls at your front door. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A change of scene could result in some opportunities to bring you and a loved one closer. The things that grab your attention in the week ahead could enrich your wallet or make performing your job easier. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may spend your money because you want to express generosity or because you want to own something new, original or outstanding - whether or not it makes good business sense. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Never lose sight of what is most important to your happiness. You could easily get stuck in a rut during the week to come. Embracing new ideas, remaining open-minded and attempting to employ trending techniques can pay off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Family dynamics can shift in a positive way as the week flies by. A scheduling conflict can be resolved. A friend’s advice or someone’s casual observations might trigger a resolution to try something new and different. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on learning something new in the upcoming week. You might enjoy watching some how-to videos or attending a lecture at the community center so you can develop a new hobby or become more self-sufficient.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Start Thanksgiving Meal With Savory Squash Soup By Wolfgang Puck ROASTED WINTER SQUASH SOUP WITH AUTUMN SPICES Makes about 2 quarts (2 l), 8 appetizer servings 3 small to medium whole butternut squashes 1 whole kabocha squash Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 8 leaves fresh sage 4 cinnamon sticks, broken into halves 3/4 pound (375 g) unsalted butter 2 cups (500 ml) packed dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream 1 quart (1 l) good-quality canned low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock, plus extra as needed 1/2 cup (125 ml) crème fraîche, for serving 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped fresh chives Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, with a large, sharp chef’s knife, carefully cut each squash lengthwise in half. With a large spoon, scoop out and discard the seeds and fibers from the cavity of each half. Place the squash halves cut side up in a large roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. In each cavity, place 1 sage leaf, 1 half a cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Sprinkle with the
cardamom, ginger, and nutmeg. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of water in the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan with parchment paper and aluminum foil, sealing the foil around the edges. Place in the oven and roast until the squash is tender enough to pierce easily with a fork, 1 to 11/2 hours, carefully opening the foil away from you to avoid steam when testing. Remove the pan from the oven, carefully uncover, and set aside until the squash is cool enough to handle. Then, scrape the flesh from each squash half into a large mixing bowl, discarding the skins. Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the remaining butter and cook until it has melted and begins to brown, watching carefully that it doesn’t burn. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the roasted squash and the 1 quart (1 l) stock to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 45 minutes. Puree the soup and the cream until smooth, using an immersion blender in the pot; or with a countertop blender, working in batches to avoid overfilling and following the manufacturer’s instructions to prevent spattering of the hot liquid. Gently reheat the soup in the pot, adjusting the seasonings to taste and adding a little more stock, if needed, to bring it to the desired consistency. Before serving, transfer the crème fraîche to a bowl and stir briskly to make it a little more fluid. Ladle the hot soup into warmed soup bowls, topping each serving with a small dollop of crème fraiche and some chopped chives.
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