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TO DREDGE OR NOT TO DREDGE
–Photos by Charles Daye The current status of Lake Aldrich, inset, and Lake Louise shows both bodies of water are overdue for dredging, the township’s lake committee said in a petition presented to the council recently. By Charles Daye HOWELL – Calling for the dredging of Lakes Aldrich and Louise, a petition asks the township council to act on a project whose estimates varied between $600,000 and $3.6 million. At least two of the township’s three lakes, Lake Aldrich and Lake Louise respectively, need to be dredged; representatives from
the township Lake Restoration and Wildlife Committee have been urging the town council to act as soon possible. Mary Ann Cernak, one of the representatives from the Lake Committee, presented a petition to the town council, with 36 signatures from property owners around and on Lake Aldrich. The petition outlined the main con-
cerns the residents have regarding dredging the lake, such as the affects that not dredging would have on property values and the overall quality of life. The petition alleges that lakes should be dredged every 20 to 25 years in order to remain viable for plants and wildlife, and Lake Aldrich’s dredging has been postponed for one reason or another
for about 15 years. The Lake Committee believes that postponing dredging the lake any further will lead to putrefaction, thus turning Lake Aldrich into a swamp. The committee also called into question the estimates the township has received, with the most recent estimate being $3,655,000 for dredging Lake Aldrich, which (Lake - See Page 5)
Remembering The War Dogs
–Photos by Sen. Menendez’ Office HOLMDEL – June 11 marked the 10th anniversary rededication ceremony of the United States War Dog Memorial. The ceremony was attended by veterans, local officials and military personnel and their canines, and also Sen. Bob Menendez, who spoke about his proposed legislation to create the Guardians of America’s Freedom Medal. The medal would be the first ever official Department of Defense commendation for military working dogs and their handlers. See page 10 for more news on the rededication.
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Activists Hope Tiny Homes Can Replace Tent City By Shawn Smith HOWELL – More than a year after the closing of the Tent City in Lakewood, some residents have begun a smaller community in Howell. While some people are living off the land, one woman is working towards bringing “tiny homes” to New Jersey. Sherry Rubel, a local photographer, documented life at the Tent City in Lakewood for over four years, in an exhibition now on display at the Ocean County Artists Guild. While documenting Tent City, she saw first-hand the effects of homelessness, and that was where the idea for “tiny homes” was born. In 2014, Rubel met with State Sen. Stephen Sweeney and came up with bill S2110, the “Tiny Home” pilot program, which was reintroduced this year. The legislation is part of a larger, three-part program Rubel is hoping to develop, called the Revival Village Project. The first part of the project is to give homeless a place to go. “We want to get them off of the street, out of the woods and out from under the bridges,” Rubel said. “Let them transition back into the broader community.” After an evaluation, the second phase is to move into a small village of “tiny homes.” While there, participants of the program begin to transition into the community through the arts, as well as getting hands on work experience. “A lot of people who hear the legislation think of manufactured (Tent City - See Page 5)
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is $3 million more than an October 2005 estimate that came in around $630,000. The committee also claimed this estimate is much higher than surrounding towns have paid to dredge lakes of comparable size. “While 2016 costs are going to be higher than they would have been in 2005 we do not believe they would have increased approximately $3 million in this amount of time. It is very likely that a reputable company would be willing to complete the project for less than $3,655,000. Money saved from dredging Lake Aldrich could be used toward dredging Lake Louise,” said Cernak. Cernak also pointed out that Lake Aldrich is the townships’ only recreational site for residents who live west of Route 9. Mayor Bill Gotto acknowledged that the discussion concerning dredging the lakes in Howell would definitely continue to future town council meetings. “I can’t give all the testimony why
something was $600,000 previously and it’s $3.5 million now. The governing body is trying to figure out what we can do. I think we’re at the go/no-go point relative to spending another $200,000 just to test. If we do make that decision and we get a bad answer back as to how much it is to do the dredging on the upper end, because the $3.5 million is on the lower end,” said Gotto. In 2015, the council budgeted $90,000 toward dredging, with around $55,000 of that going toward professionals to “perform investigations and other reports” according to Deputy Mayor Nicastro. The reports would break down the cost to dredge at 4, 8 and 10 feet, respectively, plus the cost to transport the dredged materials off-site. Nicastro said that both lakes would cost between $90,000 and $110,000 which could cost the township upward of $200,000 just for testing the dredged materials. While Lake Louise is a larger body of water, Lake Aldrich has more homes built around it.
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homes. I take it a step further by incorporating elements like solar panels and maybe composting toilets,” Rubel said. “It can be a whole lesson in sustainability. We want these people to build the homes themselves.” The final part of the program is a “tiny home” community, a larger dwelling that could qualify for affordable housing, she said. The issue is finding a location where the homes can be built. “Really what it takes is a municipality with extra land, lots or land, and is willing to allow them to be created,” Rubel said. “But it doesn’t seem like many people are really interested in resolving the problem. If they are … why does the government and municipalities get in their own way?” Rubel said she has reached out to mayors from all over Central New Jersey, and while some took time to speak to her about the program, she said she didn’t receive as warm of a reception from Howell Township Mayor William Gotto. “He basically wanted to hang up on me. He didn’t want to have a conversation with me,” she said. “He was one mayor I didn’t pursue because I got such a negative response from him. The most negative
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response out of all the mayors I spoke to about this project.” While he did confirm that Rubel reached out to speak about the “tiny homes” project, Gotto says the conversation had a different tone to it. After reaching out to the township, Gotto said Rubel did present a plan for little homes. He explained that a lot of things “need to take place” before a little home could be built because they are considered vehicles. In order to be considered anything other than a vehicle, they needed to be incorporated in planning and zoning ordinances. “She didn’t really like that answer very much,” he said. “In order for the program to be incorporated in Howell, this is what she would need to do. At that point she became agitated and I thanked her for her time and that was the end of the conversation.” While waiting for the bill to pass, Rubel may have a found a future home for the tiny home pilot program in Trenton. In the meantime, Rubel will use her photography as a way of raising awareness about homelessness and fighting the stigma surrounding it. Her artwork is on display at the Ocean County Artists Guild in Island Heights. For more information, visit ocartistsguild. org.
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Featured Letter N.J. Parole Board Is No Place For Bigotry
As the subject of both an Academy Award winning documentary and a star-studded Hollywood movie, it was among the most stunning stories of inhumanity in 21st-century America: In 2005, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders stood unflinchingly united in their stone-cold-hearted opposition to a dying woman’s repeated pleas for justice. That woman, literally gasping for her last breaths every step of the way in her struggle for equality, was Lt. Laurel Hester of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office who had heroically served New Jersey’s citizens as a police officer for a quarter century. Facing certain death as a result of her terminal illness, Lt. Hester’s last request of the freeholders was simply to be treated equally by allowing her to assign her death benefits to her legal domestic partner, as would automatically be the case with every married heterosexual public employee in New Jersey. Despite the law at the time that permitted such requests, the county’s lawmakers saw fit to stand firm in discriminating against Lt. Hester based on her sexual orientation. In his moral condescension, Freeholder Jack Kelly argued that granting equality to Laurel would “violate the sanctity of marriage.” But Hester would ultimately prevail in her heart-wrenching quest for equal dignity. Four of the five freeholders, guided by compassion and conscience, eventually recognized they were on the wrong side of history and courageously reversed their stance in a hastily-called spe-
cial board meeting just weeks before Laurel’s death. The lone holdout was Freeholder Kelly who, in an almost equally stunning display of cowardice, refused to attend the final meeting to defend his shallow-minded moral principles. Quite frankly, I don’t have much use for anyone, let alone a public official, who uses their religion to justify harming another human being. Whether it’s radical Islam or extremist Christianity, this sort of frequently hypocritical self-righteousness has no place in our government. So why on earth would Governor Christie nominate a man with such a disgraceful record of bigotry for a seat on the New Jersey Parole Board, a position that demands at least some minimal degree of compassion in judging others? According to recent reports, Governor Christie and NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney have both agreed that Freeholder Kelly has the character and qualifications to serve on the parole board. To reward Kelly with a six-figure pension-padding political plum after the way he has so intolerantly treated others is simply beyond the pale, even by New Jersey standards. It’s a blot on Laurel Hester’s legacy of equal justice for all and a slap in the face to every single decent human being in the state of New Jersey. We shouldn’t stand for it. Dane B. Wells Jackson Wells is the retired detective who served as Laurel Hester’s partner in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office
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From 22 Candidates, Down To Some Sad Choices Facing a growing divide between the “haves and have nots” with the young and middle class squeezed from all sides, 22 candidates vied for the presidential nomination. Sadly, celebrity and bombast prevailed over reality leaving only three standing, all flawed. One is an ego-maniac who shoots from his hip and vulgar mouth but sadly appeals to those who prefer entertainment and disrespectful conduct, even violence. The second, also an ego maniac who would rather destroy his party and a fellow candidate if he can’t win, he convinces naive young people they warrant more government entitlements that will never be approved for they would bankrupt our country further taxing an already endangered middle class. The third, most well known but often disliked, has a history of repeat scandals and deception. Do we toss a coin or do we swallow hard recognizing that only one has the experience, knowledge, maturity and capability of governing in very turbulent times for our nation and world? How sorrowful that we would have to make this unhappy choice. Our voting process is also
flawed, as campaigning starts almost two years before the election, the manner of apportioning delegates is questionable, the need to raise millions of dollars corrupts the best of people and exposing one’s self and family to lies and personality assaults leads the most qualified to stay out of the fray. The best of the lot may have been John Kasich. However neither he nor other serious candidates ever had a chance: often ignored in debates, manipulated by “gotcha” questions, moderators focusing on more well known candidates and a media that promoted a loose cannon who would attract more viewers thus raising the profits of the networks and sponsors. How sad and frightening for our country and world in these perilous times. God help us! Seymour Brotman Manchester
Fair Tax Misnamed This is in response to the recent John O’Rourke’s letter praising the misnamed “Fair Tax” (HR 25/ S 155). Mr. O’Rourke is fond of using the verb “will” in conjunction with his tax plan, as in “will eliminate all federal taxes on income” or “foreign trade will boom.” In fact he uses the word no fewer than 17 times, the penultimate of which predicts that his “FairTax will eliminate the
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IRS as we know it.” There is nothing new or innovative in the FairTax; it is no different from the socalled flat tax ideas trotted out semi-annually which invariably favor the wealthy. Who would benefit the most from the eradication of the IRS: the middle class or the top ten percent? Mr O’Rourke also neglects to tell us that flat taxes customarily exclude such popular deductions as medical expenses, local property taxes, and home mortgage interest. No, there is nothing original in the FairTax. Nor is there anything good in it, at least for the working class. Michael J Doherty Berkeley
Letter On Middle East Is Simplistic The writer of “The Puzzle in the Middle East” recent letter holds that the area is a powder keg, it’s about to explode and it is all the fault of President Obama. This simplistic statement completely ignores all the different people, religions, ambitions, animosities and prejudices that have bedeviled this region and all the statesmen and women from many countries who have striven to find a path to peace. Andrew Bacevich, West Point, retired colonel, PhD, specializing in international relations and history, posits the US has been at war in the Middle East since January 1980 - that’s Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush the Elder, Clinton, Bush the Younger and Obama inherited all they did, their successes (few) and shortcomings (plenty, but not for lack of trying). May 14 was the 100th anniversary of the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the secret plan of France, the UK and Russia to divide up the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Why do I mention it? In 2014, ISIL declared in a statement that one of their goals was to undo Sykes-Picot. If one of the major problems in the area is a secret treaty signed long before any of us was born, do not be persuaded that all the failings of a century should or must be laid at the feet of a man only eight years on the job. It’s just not fair. Michael F. Flynn Manahawkin
Sanctuary Cities Funding Bad Idea I consider myself as a conservative/independent voter. Republican or Democrat I will vote for the candidate most closely aligned with my positions. I guess I made a mistake in voting for Tom McArthur for congress. This guy had the gall to vote funding for these “sanctuary cities.” Taking a closer at him he must have thought this was a racial issue. These cities such as Newark and other N.J. cities, as well as across this nation, put illegals and criminals out of the reach of the law. Just look at the crime rate in these cities and the people committing them. Thanks for nothing, McArthur. William McPhail Toms River
Liberty State Park Under Attack
As the weather gets warmer and we begin to spend more time outside again, we are reminded of the value and importance of our parks and open spaces. Yet, over the last few years, we have seen these irreplaceable assets threatened by privatization, commercialization and development. Recently, we have seen Liberty State Park come under attack with a new proposal to build barge docking stations between the coast of the park and Ellis Island. These docking stations would essentially turn this area of the waterfront into a parking lot for commercial barges, not only altering the park’s unrivaled views of New York City, but potentially disrupting ferry service as well. This is only an example of the type of development that continues to threaten our valued open spaces throughout New Jersey. We must come together to remind government officials that open spaces around the state are not for sale, but rather, are priceless community assets that should be protected. Stand with me as we take on this threat to the development of parks and open spaces in New Jersey. Sign a petition that says “No” to the proposed docking stations in Liberty State Park and affirms your commitment to protecting open space in New Jersey. Steven Fulop Mayor, Jersey City
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Capitol Comments NEW JERSEY – Assemblyman Dave Rible applauded efforts to extradite convicted police murderer Joanne Chesimard. According to recent news reports, the United States government has begun talks with Cuba about possibly returning Chesimard to US soil. “I am very pleased that efforts have been progressing
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Rible Applauds Efforts To Secure Return Of NJ Cop Killer to return this cop-killer to the United States,” Assemblyman Rible said. “I’m hopeful that we may finally see Joanne Chesimard extradited and brought to justice for her heinous crime.” Chesimard, the former leader of the Black Liberation Army, has been hiding out in Cuba since escaping prison two years after her 1977
conviction. New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster was slain on the Turnpike in 1973 by Chesimard with his own gun during a routine traffic stop. Rible has previously expressed his support for the return of Chesimard, as well as George Wright who was arrested and convicted of murdering World War II
veteran Walter Patterson in 1962. He then f led to Portugal in 1970, where he has been living since. Assemblyman Rible’s bill, AR-47, expresses support for the “Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act.” “Cuba has long been a destination for fugitives and Joanne Chesimard has taken
full advantage of her asylum in order to escape punishment for the cold-blooded killing of Trooper Foerster,” Assemblyman Rible said. “Cowardly fugitives like Chesimard and Wright absolutely must be brought to justice for the callous atrocities committed against their victims and especially for the families of the victims who
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are still suffering as a result.” Rible also sponsored a piece of legislation urging the United States Congress to pass the “Blue Lives Matter Act of 2016”. The bill, H.R. 4760, makes targeting police officers a hate crime.
From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: House Approves Measure To Fight Zika Spread
Congressman Chris Smith WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives approve d a n e me rge ncy spending package to provide $622.1 million to prevent the spread of the Zika virus both in the U.S. and abroad. “Currently no therapeutics exist to treat Zika virus nor is there a vaccine, but that gap need not be forever,” said Rep. Chris
Smith, chair man of the House congressional panel that oversees global health issues. “Lessons learned from years of malaria mosquito control have applicability to Zika and can prove helpful if resources and expertise are made available.” The New Jersey Republican who has held hearings on the Zika virus and other vector borne diseases (viruses and bacteria transmitted by such carriers as mosquitoes, ticks, f leas) suppor ted t he f u nd i ng package and noted that it will enhance vaccine research and increase sup-
port for domestic mosquito control, prenatal care, delivery and postpartum care, newborn health assessments and care for infants with special needs. He said the package also provides funding for international mosquito control and other efforts to prevent, prepare for and respond to the Zika virus. “In addition to boosting vaccine research for worldwide outbreaks, we must step up our domestic efforts to control mosquitoes before war mer weather leads to an explosion of the mosquito population in the homeland,” Smith said.
“By funding mosquito control efforts we take an important step to protect people from the threat of Zika including unborn and newborn babies for whom the impact is most severe,” he said. In the last few years, the United States has had to deal with new diseases such as Ebola and West Nile Virus and the resurgence in this country of diseases like chikungunya and dengue fever. Smith is the author of a separate bill, the End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act (HR 1797), which will enhance current research, not just
on one disease, but tropical diseases generally. With the Zika virus now joining the ranks of previously little-known diseases that have created global ala r m, the t i me has come for a more consistent policy before the next explosive health crisis appears. HR 1797, which has been reported from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will create Centers of Excellence to study every aspect of these dreaded diseases before the outbreak becomes the next epidemic. A mong t he hea r i ngs Smith has chaired is the
February 10 session entitled “The Global Zika Epidemic,” featuring top American health officials on the topic of Zika, including Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and P revent ion (CDC); D r. Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Dr. Ariel Pablos-Mendez, M.D., assistant administrator of the Bureau for Global Health at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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Community N ews Event Focuses On Lakewood History, Orthodox Community
By Judy Smestad-Nunn LAKEWOOD ‑‑ There has been a lot of negative press lately about the surging Orthodox Jewish population in Ocean County, with stories written about aggressive real estate agents trying to bully homeowners of neighboring towns to sell; stories about Lakewood school district deficits caused by transportation and special education costs for children who attend private Jewish schools; about overcrowding in Lakewood and more. None of these issues were addressed at a program held at the Lakewood Library on May 23 called “Heart of the Stranger: A Portrait of Lakewood’s Orthodox Community” and the presentation fell short of audience expectations, attendees said. In an event primarily focused on history, Ocean County College Professor Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig used PowerPoint slides to talk about her 2009 book (titled the same as the presentation) about the history of Lakewood and about the customs and traditions about the Orthodox Jews who live there. She told the standing-room only audience that before she published her book she read each chapter to well-known Rabbi Ahron Kotler, (now deceased) for his approval. “I have no intention to hang out dirty laundry,” Botein-Furrevig said. “I want to present perceptions and misconceptions about the Orthodox community.” She asked the audience to hold their questions until after her presentation when there would be a question and answer period. Botein-Furrevig, who teaches English and Jewish studies at Ocean County College, said there are three groups of Orthodox Jews in Lakewood who have slight differences in how they dress, but they all live a “Torah-true” life, which is a “blueprint for living,” she said. About 20 percent are Hasidic Jews “who don’t have to study the Torah 24/7 because they believe there are other ways to show devotion to God, such as through joyful songs and other cultural differences,” she said. She said that Orthodox Jewish men wear skullcaps ‑‑ or yamakes ‑‑ or hats to show respect for God and it separates the wearer from the divine presence. The Orthodox Jews wear black in order to put a focus on what is inside the person. Women wear scarves and wigs because “hair is glory,” and they don’t want to make themselves attractive to men other than their husbands, she said. It is a myth that Orthodox women shave their heads; most don’t, but they all cover their hair, Botein-Furrevig added. Many of their customs are dictated by the Torah, such as the side curls worn by many Orthodox men. There are references in the Torah that say men should not shave the corners of their head, and there should be no removal of hair from sideburns or temple, she said. “Why don’t Orthodox men shake hands with women? It is because of the laws of purity in the scriptures; a man should not touch a woman who is not his wife,” Botein-Furrevig said. Another myth surrounding the Orthodox is that they have forced arranged marriages. But no one is forced to marry anyone they don’t want to marry, she said. “However, there are matchmakers because love is important, but marriage cannot be founded on romantic love alone. There are practical considerations, and they have to sit down and discuss
common goals, values and the lifestyle they want,” Botein-Furrevig said. Men and women fulfill distinct roles in Judaism, and it’s not true that women are second-class citizens. “They are equal in every sense; women can work and they can pursue a higher education with their family’s blessing,” she said. Botein-Furrevig said that in today’s climate it is important to never forget and to apply what we have learned from the Holocaust. After her presentation, many audience members had questions. Most audience members came from surrounding adult communities, and there was also a few Orthodox Jewish men present. The first person asked why men and women are separated at the Temple. Botein-Furrevig said it is so they don’t distract each other. Another person asked how men support their large families when they spend their lives studying the Torah. Botein-Furrevig said that some of the women and men have jobs. “I think a lot of families are realizing that there is an abundance of rabbis. Students coming out of Yeshiva are studying more secular subjects for practicality,” she said. One person asked if it was true that girls as young as 16 got married. Botein-Furrevig said that might have been the case decades ago, but now the youngest brides are 19 or 20. There were several questions about the costly practice in Lakewood of having segregated buses. Botein-Furrevig said she wasn’t sure why it was done at the elementary school level, but one young Orthodox man in attendance at the event said that when the teenage years hit, being together is a distraction, so it is easier to keep them segregated at a young age instead of starting it later. An audience member who said he is Jewish and lives in a retirement community in Manchester said he hears people saying “horrible things” about the Lakewood Orthodox Jews. “I thought, wow, what’s going on here? I thought this would be discussed tonight. People are becoming very anti-Semitic,” he said. Botein-Furrevig said she did not want to discuss “the political things” that are going on. “There are stereotypes and myths. A lot of anti-Semitism is ignorance,” she said. After the program, Brick resident Marilyn Nearon said she grew up in Lakewood and she also thought the presentation would talk more about how the residents of Lakewood and the surrounding communities could get along without having hard feelings toward each other. Judie Singer (Nearon’s sister) was also raised in Lakewood and still lives there. She said she had hoped to discuss more topical issues and the impact of local anti-Semitism. “People came here to hear what’s going on in this town. We can all look up on the Internet to see what the history of Lakewood is. I think [Botein-Furrevig] should have addressed issues of today. There is so much anti-Semitism going on against this town,” she said. Ezra Maslaton, an Orthodox Jew who happened to be in the library during the presentation stopped in to listen to Botein-Furrevig’s presentation. “I thought the program was good. Sometimes people have true grievances. That’s not anti-Semitic,” he said. “People should find rabbis and talk to them,” said Maslaton, who is the son of a rabbi. “Not everybody is perfect,” he said.
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–Photo courtesy Lori Jo Mascali HOWELL – The Intensity Baseball “12 and under” team won the United States Amateur Baseball League American Division championship over the Manalapan Braves, with a score 2 to 1, recently. Intensity players are based out of the North Howell Little League and will be representing District 11 this summer.
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HOWELL – The Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) has arrived in Monmouth County. Join the group at the Howell Township Senior Center located at 251 Preventorium Rd. on June 23 at 11 a.m. when there will be a presentation. CVCJ presently is serving the Howell, Farmingdale and Freehold area. Its mission and goal is to provide assistance to the “Young at Heart” elderly, disabled, veterans and those who care
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Fishing Derby At Manasquan Reservior
HOWELL – Join the Monmouth County Park System at the Manasquan Reservoir for its third annual freshwater fishing derby on June 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. Staff will be on hand to show fishers how to cast and rig their pole. Free hands-on clinics will be available from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish in three different
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Summer Coloring Program For Teens
HOWELL – The Howell Public Library is hosting a coloring event for teens on June 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This new “hobby” is intended to help teens unleash their inner creativity and reduce stress. Teen summer programs are open to those entering sixth grade and up. All teen summer
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told that 200 were taken out of the country,” said Aiello. “Things have changed and we have adoption and retirement options for military dogs like the ones provided by our organization and others like it.” It is estimated that military working dogs saved 10,000 lives during the Vietnam War. The War Dogs Memorial, designed by sculptor Bruce Lindsay, consists of a bronze statue of a kneeling soldier and his dog, set on a black granite base. It pays tribute to military working dogs and their handlers — past, present and future. “We want to make sure people remember Vietnam and what happened to the dogs there,” said Aiello. “This rededication is a reminder of the past and an effort to make sure what happened in Vietnam doesn’t happen in any other conflict. Speakers for the ceremony included retired Col. Steve Abel, Commissioner for Veterans Affairs; Richard A. Vargus, Department of the Army Military Working Dog Program; Ron Aiello and special guest speaker Senator Robert Menendez. There was a presentation of wreaths during the ceremony and an “In Memory” program recognizing New Jersey dog handlers killed in action. A military working dog demonstration by joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst took place after the ceremony. There was a book signing and presentation by John Burnam, author of “Dog Tags of Courage,” “A Soldier’s Best Friend” and “Canine Warrior,” and a presentation on dealing with medications for retired military working dogs by Mark Taylor, owner/pharmacist of Curexa National Pharmacy, the official pharmacy of the U.S. War Dogs Association. These presentations were in the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Museum and Educational Center.
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Community N ews CentraState’s Cancer Center Reaccredited
FREEHOLD – The American College of Radiology (ACR), a national organization that sets quality standards for radiation oncology, has reaccredited the Karen Olbis Radiation Oncology Center at CentraState, demonstrating a consistently high level of patient care in this program. The ACR accreditation process involves a third-party peer review and evaluation of patient care, staff, equipment, treatment planning and records, and patient safety and quality control activities. “We are extremely proud to once again earn ACR recognition,” said Barry Asch, assistant vice president, Cancer Care Services, CentraState Healthcare System. “This designation affirms our commitment of providing the most personalized care and highest quality radiation oncology services to all of our cancer patients.” The center is staffed by radiation oncol-
ogy experts—trained at leading academic cancer centers—working in collaboration with pathologists, hematologists, oncologists, surgeons and other cancer specialists. They provide the most advanced treatments available, including proton therapy. Patients are also offered a wealth of support services, including the Cancer Navigator -program, complementary therapies such as yoga and meditation, palliative care and support groups. CentraState’s ACR accreditation will continue through 2019. The Statesir Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for quality excellence and designated as a Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer program. For more information about all of the cancer services offered, visit centrastatecancercenter. com or call 855-411-CANCER.
Freehold Regional District Graduates’ 50th Year Reunion
FREEHOLD – Nearly 600 seniors graduated from the Freehold Regional district in 1966 – Freehold Regional (FRHS) in Freehold Boro had 330 students graduating on June 23 and Southern Freehold Regional (SFRHS) in Howell had 240 students graduating on June 22. This graduation class was the first group to have separate graduations due to Southern Freehold Regional, now called Howell High School, opening in 1964. This year all the graduates from 1966 are invited to get together for a combined 50th year reunion. Guests who arrive by August 26 are invited to meet informally at one of two “ice breakers.” FRHS graduates will meet at Federici’s and SFRHS graduates will meet at Woody’s in Farmingdale, both starting at 7 p.m.
The combined reunion will be held at the American Hotel, 18 E. Main St. on August 27 from 6 to 11 p.m. There will be a DJ and a memory lane of music from the ‘60s. A full buffet is included. While there is no planned event on August 28, classmates can take the time to visit with old friends. The FRHS reunion committee members are John Bennett, Amy Mogland, Steve Herr, Tom Brereton and Jim Mavroleon. Committee members from SFRHS are Judi Carstenson Swain, Donna Cusworth Hansen, Judy Harvey Parmentier, Jack Hill, Ann Patterson Malsbury and Pam Porter Helman. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Donna Cusworth Hansen at donnachansen@hotmail.com for SFRHS or Steve Herr at steve.herr@sbcglobal.net for FRHS.
JWV Post Asks For Stamp Donations
MONROE TOWNSHIP – The Monroe Township Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 609 is collecting the following items to send to hospitalized veterans: United States and foreign stamps both on and off paper, United States and foreign coins and paper money, sports cards, post cards, U.S. hunting permit stamps, catalogs for both stamps and coins, albums, stock books, magnifying glasses, tongs and hinges, CDs, stock pages, mounted collections as well as accumulations of stamps and coins.
These stamps and coins are used by veterans as hobbies and as a therapy to support medical staffs at VA Medical Centers nationwide in the treatment and rehabilitation of disabled, homebound, shut-in and outpatient veteran patients. This post does not trade or sell stamps or coins; they forward these donated materials to those veteran patients who request it at no charge to the patient. Send all items to JWV #609, c/o Charles Koppelman, 6 Yarmouth Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831.
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The Board of Directors of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (a nonprofit organization) will conduct a public meeting on June 30, 2016 for the purpose of soliciting ideas for projects for a proposal to be submitted to the Monmouth County Community Development Program for funding. The meeting will be held at the local office at 61 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 at 9:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend and participate. If you wish to attend and require a sign language interpreter (voice, TTD, and ITY), you can contact Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey by calling 732-876-3900.
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Community News County Fair Holds Home & Garden Competition
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Fair Home and Garden Competition staff will accept entries of art, photos, crafts, canning, needlework and honey on July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on July 25 from 8 to 11 a.m. Entries from senior centers and adult day programs will be accepted on July 25 and 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Flower and vegetable entries should be delivered to the fairgrounds on July 29 from 8 a.m. to noon. Baked goods should be delivered to the fairgrounds on July 30 from 8 to 11 a.m. After judging, the entries in the Home and Garden Competition can be seen at the 42nd annual Monmouth County Fair.
For more information about the Home and Garden Competition or to download a brochure, visit monmouthcountyfair.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711. The fair runs July 27 to 31. The fair gate is open 5 to 11 p.m. on July 27 to 29; 3 to 11 p.m. on July 30 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 31 at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road. Admission is $8 per person. Children 12 and under are free. The Monmouth County Fair is organized and presented by the Monmouth County Park System in cooperation with the Monmouth County 4-H Association.
A Musical Interlude At Library
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Ocean Township Public Library is having “Afternoon Musical Interlude” on July 13 and August 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. This is an hour of live music by Charlie’s Band, featuring a variety of musicians, instruments and song selections from the “Great American Songbook” as well as some jazz and Latin sounds.
On August 17, vocalist Sandy Sasso will join Charlie’s Band. Sasso teaches voice and piano locally and tours world-wide. She has shared her talent with jazz legends, presidents and many entertainment guests. The Ocean Township Public Library is located at 701 Deal Road, Ocean. For more information, visit monmouthcountylib.org.
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Caregiver Volunteers Of Central Jersey Receives Grant
NEW JERSEY – Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is the recipient of a grant from the Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust. The grant will support the nonprofit’s efforts to assist elderly veterans and their families with services such as respite, friendly visiting, Caregiver Canine home pet visitation and grocery shopping services. Ocean County is home to the largest veteran population in New Jersey. CVCJ has been providing their supportive services since 1993. In 2016, the service area expanded to include parts of Monmouth County as well, with a satellite office in Freehold. CVCJ relies on volunteers to provide services and currently utilizes over 1,000 dedicated individuals in a number
of assignments. All volunteers complete orientation, undergo criminal background checks and driver history abstracts and are provided supplemental insurance. According to Lynette Whiteman, executive director, “We are so grateful to The Disabled American Veterans Charitable Trust for their support of our community’s elderly veterans and their caregivers. We are dedicated to honoring these individuals who gave so much to our country by helping them age with dignity in the comfort of their own homes. This financial support allows us to continue our mission of care.” To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t C V C J , v i s i t caregivervolunteers.org or on facebook at facebook.com/caregivervolunteers. Interested parties can also call 732-505-2273.
Colts Neck Miniature Horses To Visit Library COLTS NECK – Children can meet Chocolate and Sooty, Colts Neck’s miniature horses, at the Colts Neck Public Library on June 22. This program will run from 4 to 5 p.m. Children can learn about miniature horses from Julie Richards, president of the Colts Neck Trail Riders Club. At the end of the program, children will be able to pet and
interact with the horses. Children of all ages must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the program. The event will be held outside in the library’s parking lot. Registration is requested. Call 732-431-5656 for more information. The Colts Neck Public Library is located at 1 Winthrop Dr.
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HUD Kicks Off National Homeownership Month
NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) kicked off National Homeownership Month by recognizing how homeownership enhances lives and contributes to thriving communities. “Dare to Own the Dream” is the theme of this month-long recognition, reinforcing the long-held belief that owning a home remains one of the cornerstones of the American Dream. Eight years ago, the nation’s housing market was in free-fall, unemployment was rising and many families were left feeling trapped and anxious about their mortgages. The steps the administration took helped millions of Americans stay in their homes, save money on their mortgages and turn their communities around, HUD officials said. “Homeownership Month is a good time to ref lect on the progress the Obama Administration has made to ensure that owning a home is always within the grasp of the average American family. A home is the place where we raise our children, establish roots in a community and plan our future,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro. “The opportunity to be a homeowner should be open to those ready and able to buy a home. As the housing market continues its recovery we must ensure that responsible homeowners have access to credit to make their dreams of homeownership a reality.” Over the course of its 82-year history, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Food Pantry At Christ Church
HOWELL – The Christ Church has a food pantry that is open to the public every second Saturday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., except in November when it is the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The church’s food pantry adheres to the guidelines of the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Food assistance is available to those who are unemployed, underemployed, senior citizens, veterans and those who are low-income residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Bring a form of identification for the first time registration. The church is located at 71 Oak Glen Road. Call 732-938-7500 ext. 203 for more information.
Library To Show “Woodlawn”
HOWELL – The Howell Public Library is hosting a PG movie on June 30 from 1 to 3:05 p.m. The movie is “Woodlawn” and stars Sean Astin, Brando Eaton, C. Thomas Howell, Jon Voight, Nicolas Bishop and Virginia Williams. After racial tensions begin to boil over at a high school in the 1970s, the school’s football coach allows a local man preaching a message of positivity, faith and love to speak to his players. Their play begins to improve and the town begins to heal socially and spiritually in response. This film is 123 minutes. The Howell Public Library is located at 318 Old Tavern Road.
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purchase a home by ensuring affordable access to credit for underserved borrowers, officials said. In January 2015, FHA lowered its mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) because too many families were priced out of homeownership. As of March 31, FHA has endorsed approximately 1.3 million loans under the new reduced MIP. This price reduction is projected to save
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peroxide, you think of those brown bottles from the drugstore. Some people use it like cheap bleach to lighten hair color, but mostly it’s poured on wounds as a disinfectant. Going grey is your sign of too much peroxide, it’s a sign of “rusting,” metabolically speaking. Peroxide sometimes goes by its molecular acronym, H2O2, which means there are two hydrogen and two oxygen atoms. My recent autoimmune video shocked a lot of readers because I said we all make hydrogen peroxide in our own body, all day long. I also said there’s a lot more peroxide happening in you if you have Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases and that it produces pain and flare ups. However, I want to be fair and tell you today that peroxide isn’t bad. Excessive peroxide is bad. First, I’ll tell you why peroxide isn’t bad. Your thyroid gland requires peroxide to make thyroid hormone. Without enough peroxide, you can’t make “Thyroid Peroxidase” enzyme, or TPO. It’s this TPO enzyme that forms thyroid hormone for you, so see it’s not really a bad guy. It’s also a chemical messenger in your body. In a perfect world, and healthy body, the peroxide you create will rapidly turn into water and oxygen with the help of an enzyme called catalase (you make that too). It’s the oxygen coming off the peroxide that makes the bubbles and fizzing associated with peroxide. So we’re clear now right? You get that peroxide isn’t toxic in and of itself, but it’s definitely toxic in high amounts. It’s like
acid. It’s like bleach. It destroys your cell membranes, it causes pain, it makes your hair turn grey and it causes peroxidation in your lipids, which leads to bad cholesterol ratios, diabetes and heart attack. Millions of people have too much peroxide and not enough catalase on board to degrade it in the cells. Remember, the catalase enzyme turns peroxide into water and oxygen. I have more information and a video about catalase and the connection to thyroid disease at my website suzycohen. com just sign up for my newsletter. Controlling peroxide is critical if you have an autoimmune disease of any sort, especially one that affects your thyroid. You’re probably wondering how you get excessive peroxide. Honestly, it’s easy; some of you probably keep creating it all day long. If you eat or drink junk foods, sugar, candy, soda and you know what else you get into… these things are refined and pro-inflammatory, so within seconds you’ve spawned hydrogen peroxide in your body. Let the rusting begin! We can overwhelm our antioxidant systems so easily with alcohol, emotional stress and even physical work outs or all-nighters. One more way, if you supplement with high doses of iodine, you’ll make more peroxide, this is why people with Hashimoto’s react badly to iodine at times. There’s a balance with iodine and selenium that I’ve explained in other articles at my website. Remember, without catalase (and also glutathione) you can’t put out the peroxide flame.
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Lab Conducts Zika Virus Testing In New Jersey
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) began testing blood samples recently for Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses, all caused by mosquito-transmitted viruses and found in a number of countries worldwide. The New Jersey Public Health and Environmental Laboratories (PHEL), located on the grounds of the State Police headquarters in West Trenton, is among a select group of state and local public health labs outside the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is prepared to test for Zika. “The ability to test residents for Zika and similar viruses will further enhance New Jersey’s preparedness and response to this evolving health emergency unfolding in the Caribbean and Central and South Americas,” Acting Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett said. “We continue working every day to prevent local transmission as mosquito season approaches in New Jersey.” The New Jersey PHEL can perform three diagnostic, CDC-developed Zika tests to detect the virus and differentiate it from
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FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is extending an invitation to all Monmouth County residents age 60 and over to participate in the Senior Citizen Art Contest and Exhibition by submitting one piece of original, visual art. Senior artists who have professional or nonprofessional status are welcome. Categories in both divisions are acrylic, craft, computer imagery, drawing, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, print, sculpture and watercolor. The application, rules, eligibility requirements and important dates are available on the county website. Previous participants will be sent information through the mail. “Monmouth County’s older adults are creative and vibrant, and they have an opportunity to showcase their talents in this popular program,” said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Services. “Our seniors enjoy the recreation and challenges of art, and take pride in their work. Most of all, we appreciate everyone sharing their talents with us. I look forward to seeing all of the artistic masterpieces for this year that will be on display in the main library in August.” Artwork accepted into the show will be displayed at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Dr. in Manalapan from August 5 to 30. An awards ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on August 17 at the library headquarters. “The library headquarters is a perfect place to display the creativity our senior citizens possess,” stated Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, who is the liaison to the Monmouth County Library system. “The main branch is very active with visitors from Monmouth County and throughout the state. This venue gives everyone the opportunity to see the abilities our seniors possess and want to share with the public. Art is part of our culture, and there isn’t a more appropriate setting than the library to exhibit the expertise of our seniors.” Monmouth County’s Office on Aging is once again working with SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) to coordinate the logistics of the annual art show. SCAN is handling the application process for this year’s art contest exhibition. Completed 2016 applications must be received by July 8. Participation may be limited. SCAN will also hold and display all first place winning entries at the SCAN campus which is located in the Monmouth Mall from September 1 to September 18. There will be an Open House at SCAN from 1 to 3 p.m. on September 9 for the general public to view the winners of the Monmouth County Senior Art Show.
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R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law
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You’re Invited To Home Buyer’s Expo By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates You are invited to the Home Buyer’s Expo offered by your local team of professionals on July 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. The expo will be held at Tuscan House, located at 1250 Hooper Ave. in Toms River. You will be surprised to find that home ownership is in your reach. Learn how to save thousands of dollars a year by owning your own home. Whether you are a first time home buyer, a reseller or someone trying to buy again, come out and join us for this informative expo. This event includes free food, door prizes and raffles. Work individually with professionals to understand the benefits and have all your
questions answered. The professionals will include: Michelle Rosenkoff, CRS realtor associate, has 16 years of experience and is a lifelong resident of Ocean County. William Turano, senior loan officer, is offering competitive rates. Dina M. Vicari, esquire of RC Shea and Associates, will guide you through the home closing process. Steven Green of Green Label Title Company will ensure your purchase is guarded from any liens. RSVP to Michelle Rosenkoff at 732-5806873 or mrosenkoff@gmail.com by July 12 to secure your seat.
The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
I Wear A Hidden Pouch When I Travel
Dear Readers Vacation fun has finally arrived, and I for one want for you to get the most out of these wonderful months. We in New Jersey are particularly fortunate to have the shore. In fact our beaches are the number one reason that tourists even bother to come to the Garden State. I do however want for you to have a better vacation. If you have to be told not to drink and drive, well don’t even bother reading my column. A drunk driver is beyond my reach in terms of safety. You need help greater than I can offer here. I am speaking of a different way of a vacation being ruined. People falling victims to identity theft is the new rage. Being away from home makes you vulnerable in different ways. Here are a few hints. Take one debit card and one credit card and leave the rest of your plastic friends at home. Do not take your social security card with you, as that is a recipe for disaster in these times. In fact for the most part you shouldn’t need it even when home. If you don’t use passwords for your smart phone and tablets. set one up for each before you leave. The information you have
on your phone is the equivalent of your wallet being stolen by thieves. Make a copy of your passport and leave it with someone that you trust at home. Should you lose it, although it won’t be an instant cure, it will save you much aggravation. I will give away my number one secret, as I trust all of my readers. While traveling, I have a pouch which fits under my clothing. I keep some extra cash, credit cards and health insurance card hidden, and I don’t even feel it after the first few minutes. There are several types including the kind that I use which is around the waist. These are available at Amazon, ebay and travel sites; search for travel pouches on the Internet. Pack much less than you need, but make sure to take your common sense with you while away... Have a wonderful summer. Write to preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”
Visit Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market
COLTS NECK – Ready to go on a treasure hunt? Then head over to the Monmouth County Park System’s Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market on June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Held at Dorbrook Recreation Area, Route 537, this event features a mixture of new items, furniture, antiques, novelties and more. Vendor space is available to private citizens looking to sell unwanted items, commercial vendors offering “eco-friendly”
products, direct sales and non-profit organizations looking for a venue. Vendors provide their own tables, tents, merchandise and genial attitude. Space permitting, prospective vendors are welcome up to and including the day of the event. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e E c o - Ele p h a nt Fa m i ly Flea Ma rket, cont act Al Weaver at aweaver@monmouthcountyparks.com or 732-542-1642, ext. 31.
Littoral Society Needs Crab Tagging Volunteers
NEW JERSEY – The horseshoe crabs are already showing up on the beaches along the Delaware Bay, and the Littoral Society is ready to start counting and tagging them, however, the group still needs people to help out on June 20 and 22. Specific times can be found at horseshoecrabtagging.com. The Littoral Society’s horseshoe crab tagging program offers volunteers a chance to get up-close and personal with
these unique critters. No experience is needed. These events take about two hours to complete and are being held along the Delaware Bay on the New Jersey side at Fortescue, Moores and Thompsons beaches in Cumberland County, and on Reeds, Cooks, Kimbles and Pierces Point beaches in Cape May County. Learn more or sign up to volunteer at horseshoecrabtagging.com.
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Road, near the Wawa. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 732-7735204 or e-mail naborrelli@yahoo.com.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 18-June 24 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay your LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Calm down. dues. Every new skill or study requires practice Your need for romance and attention could distract before it is possible to become proficient. You you from focusing on concrete accomplishments may be challenged to learn a new subject or to in the week ahead. Too much socializing on the perform routine work in the week ahead. Having job can make you fall behind or create some awkward moments. a buddy will help. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This week SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Crucial comyou won’t be able to please all of the people all of mitments need to be handled with kid gloves in the time. If you sense tension in the air it may be the week ahead. Take your time about making because someone is trying to overcompensate to important changes. An innocent flirtation can address your needs. You may be trying too hard give your ego a boost and lighten the load of a serious subject. to be agreeable. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Group dy- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pull in namics may be disturbed by dustups. In the the sails and keep a steady hand on the rudder. week ahead someone could make an attempt There may be some rough seas in the week ahead. to appear mysterious or pretend to be your The demands of your career may keep you on a friend. A partner or loved one could be forced tight schedule just when family or a loved one needs attention. to adhere to a tight schedule. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will find CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You yourself in good company. You aren’t the only per- are powerfully tethered to the achievement son with a tight deadline to meet or a bill to pay in of a goal. Some co-workers may experience the week to come. A significant other with shrewd difficulties but that won’t dampen your enthusiasm. As this week unfolds you may find that common sense and business acumen can help. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Never complain, communications go awry. never explain may be a good motto this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can play You may have concerns that revolve around musical chairs with your money until the music finances, but wise advice or counsel from stops. Make sure you aren’t indulging in fads or co-workers or family members could help you fancies this week. A significant other will give you added support to face up to your responsibilities. find a perfect solution. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Grab the low PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The truth hanging fruit. What you need is right there for may come out at the most inopportune time. In the taking and little effort is necessary. In the the upcoming week you may make a stand at upcoming week you may be tempted to reach the wrong time. Someone who expresses doubt too high. Don’t act impulsively with your about your trustworthiness can put you into a defensive position. money or loved ones. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Make Dad A Breakfast He Can’t Resist This Father’s Day
By Wolfgang Puck
When I wrote about Father’s Day in the past, I usually concentrated on grilled food, assuming that the main Sunday gathering for this forthcoming celebration of dads would center on the backyard. After all, in many homes the grill is Dad’s special territory. And this time of year is all about outdoor cooking. But why shouldn’t Dad get to lounge around in bed a bit later than usual on Father’s Day morning? Then he’ll be the guest of honor at a brunch table he’s sure to love. That said, I am happy to share one of my favorite Sunday brunch recipes, for French toast: Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Mixed Berry Compote. I’ve long loved French toast, one of the best uses I know for slightly stale leftover bread. (The French, in fact, call it pain perdu, meaning “lost bread.” Though it’s certainly “found” again when dipped in a sweetened egg batter and then fried in some butter.) Sometimes I’ll make the basic version I just described. Other times I take a slightly fancier route by coating the dipped bread in sliced almonds or chopped pistachios or other nuts before cooking it. But when I want to make French toast that’s extra special, I’ll prepare a stuffed version. It starts with slightly thicker slices, in which you hollow out pockets by carefully inserting a knife along one side. Into the pocket goes a delicious filling: mascarpone or cream cheese plus jam. Although, I’ve seen others that include sliced bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips or crispy bacon. You can stuff the bread slices the night before, leaving very little work for you to do the morning of the brunch. After the bread has been battered and fried, it finishes cooking in the oven, which makes it easy for you to serve everyone at the same time. The compote I like to serve with the French toast can also be made an hour ahead and rewarmed gently before serving. Of course, this recipe is wonderful for a formal brunch - or even a very casual one, for that matter - at any time of year. If you plan to make it for Dad, I suggest you also plan to serve along with it his favorite morning meats. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike will appreciate a selection of fresh seasonal fruit too. Dad is sure to enjoy his special feast. I should know, since I’m hoping my wife and sons will prepare this for me! MASCARPONE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH MIXED BERRY COMPOTE Serves 6 1 large rectangular loaf challah or similar egg bread, ends trimmed, loaf cut into 6 slices 2 inches (5 cm) thick 6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese or softened
cream cheese 12 tablespoons raspberry jam or other fruit jam 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, half and half, or milk 5 large eggs Freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 cups (750 mL) halved strawberries 3 cups (750 mL) raspberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 lemon Pure maple syrup, if desired Confectioners’ sugar, if desired With a small serrated knife, working from the bottom of a bread slice parallel to and in between its cut sides, make a deep, wide pocket in the center of the slice. Repeat with the remaining slices. Stand 1 bread slice with its incision facing up. Gently squeeze the sides to open the incision. Spoon 1 tablespoon mascarpone and 2 tablespoons jam into the pocket. Repeat with the remaining slices and filling. Place on a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until cooking time. Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). Heat a large nonstick countertop electric griddle to 350 F (175 C), or a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, put the cream, eggs, a little nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until blended into a batter. Melt the butter with the oil on the griddle or skillet. Dip 1 piece of bread into the batter, turning it to coat; transfer to the griddle or skillet. Repeat with the remaining bread and batter, spooning the last of the batter over the bread as it starts cooking. Cook the French toast until the undersides are deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the toast, reduce the griddle temperature to 300 F (150 C) or the stovetop heat slightly, and continue cooking, about 4 minutes longer, adding more butter to the griddle or skillet as you like. As soon as all of the French toast is cooking, combine the berries and sugar in a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and their juices thicken, about 15 minutes. Transfer the browned French toast to a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and the filling begins to ooze out a bit, about 10 minutes longer If you like, use a serrated knife to cut each piece in half, revealing the stuffing. Transfer the French toast to six plates. Serve immediately with the compote and a lemon peel garnish, plus a drizzle of maple syrup and dusting of confectioners’ sugar if Dad desires.
(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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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