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Breaching Southern Ocean Marshland: Refuge Proposes Resiliency Projects

and will eventually be open water with‑ in the next hundred years, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser vice models, and the agency’s Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge officials have presented options such as dike breaching, a new culvert and sediment enrichment that they say should slow the process. In its 500‑plus page environmental assess‑ ment and plan that encompasses parcels in Brick, Berkeley, Forked River and Barnegat, Refuge ecologists and officials are focusing on 500 acres across the Ocean County area’s 32,000 acres of salt marsh that make up the refuge. “This is about what to do to increase resil‑ i e n c e ,” s a i d Virginia Rettig, Refuge Manag‑ er for Forsythe. “When consid‑ ering sea lev‑ el rise, are the marshes keeping up? We’ve iden‑

Barnegat Changes Recycling Pick-Up, Meeting Schedules

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – A new garbage contract will return Barnegat Township to weekly recycling pick-up, officials said. The new contract with Meadowbrook Industries will last five years. One of the sticking points for residents was the desire to go back to weekly recycling pick‑up. Due to the township being able to afford it, weekly recycling is back in the contract. The recycling portion will cost people $7.94 per household every year. “We think we negotiated a good deal there,” Committeeman Albert Bille said. A request to the township clerk for details on the full contract was not returned by press time.

–Photos by Sean D’Antoni The marshlands of Barnegat, near an observation boardwalk off East Bay Avenue, are among the project areas for ﬂooding and resiliency issues. (Bottom) The area is prone to ﬂooding, such as after a nor’easter this time last year. By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – Flooding issues and marshland resiliency around East Bay Avenue in Barnegat, Stout’s Creek in Lacey and other open marshland in Ocean County could receive some help under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife plan. The plan, now in a public comment period through October 22, would remove dikes in the marsh to help tidal water flow, refresh the marsh and counter sea level rise, said officials from Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Each of the project areas are in the Refuge. The environmental assessment of the proj‑ ect warns these marshlands are filling in,

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tified specific areas in the Refuge for these projects. They are waterlogged areas that could eventually become open water with the current rate of sea level rise.” Removing impoundments such as dikes would help water flow between tides, better refresh the marsh and prevent flooding, said Charles R. Harman, principal ecol‑ ogist at Amec Foster Wheeler, the fi rm behind the project. “Basically you have an old dike that was built, and water comes up behind it and a tide comes in and is retained. But what they are looking at doing though is breaching these barriers so that you can get increased tidal flushing into these old impoundments,” Harman said. Several of the Southern Ocean areas of the plan – Stout’s Creek, Forked River, Barnegat and Manahawkin – would likely use Ocean County Mosquito Commission help in maintaining the sites and completing work such as dike breaching and sediment enrichment. That’s because the project is expected to decrease the amount of standing (Marshland - See Page 7)

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Lacey Seeks Shift In Impervious Coverage Building Rules

By Chris Lundy LACEY – Another town is spending mon‑ ey to get state approval to allow construc‑ tion to take place on a larger percentage of each buildable lot. The impervious coverage rules permit 30 percent of a lot to be covered by construc‑ tion. Lacey, and towns such as Manchester, would like that to increase to 70 percent. The Lacey Township Committee award‑ ed a $51,000 consulting contract to an engineering fi rm to help get its plan endorsed by the state. At the most recent meeting, the committee (Building - See Page 5)

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Newly-Merged Company Opens Cancer Center At SOCM

By Daniel Nee MANAHAWKIN – Reflecting growth in southern Ocean County, Hackensack Meridian Health has officially opened its new cancer center at Southern Ocean Medical Center, the latest hospital owned by the company to do so. Hospital officials spent the past year expanding a “multidisciplinary cancer program” for patients, as well as improving technological capabilities with a 16,545 square foot renovation on the hospital’s campus, located off Route 72 in Stafford Township. The renovation project comes as Meridian Health, the hospital’s owner, fi nalized its merger with Hackensack University Health Network. At the time of the merger, Meridian was in

the midst of a multi‑million dollar project to construct cancer centers at several of its hospitals. Ocean Medical Center, in Brick, also had a cancer center open in 2016. The entire effort, system‑wide, is expected to cost $128 million. The cancer center at Southern Ocean includes a combination of visual and technical upgrades “in order to meet the clinical and emotional needs of patients,” said Donna Sellmann, spokeswoman for Hacksensack Meridian. Key features, she said, include expanding to 20 infusion stations for chemotherapy treatment, expanded nurse navigator services to guide patients through their treatment plan, specialty physician con‑ sultation offices, conference rooms and

family supportive care resources, plus a multidisciplinary oncology suite. Through fundraising efforts, Sellmann said, the hospital will purchase a piece of equipment known as a linear accelerator for the cancer center, a device which di‑ rects radiation in only the area of a tumor, with the aim of sparing healthy cells from radiation exposure. The $2.5 million de‑ vice will be located at the hospital and will be delivered in 2017. “This is the next evolution of incredible services now available at our medical cen‑ ter,” said Joseph Coyle, president of South‑ ern Ocean Medical Center, in a statement. “Growth in facilities, medical and surgical expertise, programs, and technologies have made us the health care provider

of choice for our community members. Combined with a dedicated and talented team of caregivers, we offer unprecedented diagnosis, treatment, and support services right here in Manahawkin.” With the new cancer center, the hospital hopes to fully embrace what has become known in the healthcare industry as “pa‑ tient centered” care, officials said. Under that protocol, patients will sched‑ ule one appointment in which their all of their cancer care physicians will be present at the same time. This approach, Sellmann said, reduces the amount of travel and scheduling required by the patient and en‑ ables the physicians to better work together to create the most effective treatment plan possible.

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commercial properties to have more built on them. Plan endorsement, according to state web sites, is an approval process in which towns outline their growth. The state would make sure that the town’s growth plan matched what the state wants to see. For example, the Department of Environmental Protec‑ tion and Department of Transportation both have specific guidelines. If the town’s plan is endorsed, the town is given priority in regards to certain elements of state funding. In short, if a town follows state rules, they could be rewarded. It is a long approval process. Lacey had

applied for plan endorsement a few years ago, Laureigh said. However, the state changed some of its guidelines, and Lacey’s application was lost in the shuffle. There is no timeline on this project as of yet. The specifics of the change in impervious coverage has yet to be narrowed down, she said. The specific areas in which the coverage would be increased has not been worked out yet. Presumably, the township will ask for a large amount of area, and then give some of it up in negotiation with the state. For more information on the State Plan, visit nj.gov/state/planning/spc-state-plan. html.

In other news, during the public portion of that meeting, a resident expressed concern about the future of a particular commercial property: the Oyster Creek Generating Sta‑ tion and the area around there. The resident was asking if there was going to be a gas pipeline going through the Pinelands to fuel a gas‑powered electrical turbine. Commit‑ teeman Gary Quinn said that there was no plan to go through the Pinelands, although a pipeline from Freehold has been discussed. “The door is open but we’re not currently in negotiation” about having a gas‑powered plant on or around the station, Mayor Steven Kennis said.

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awarded the contract to O’Donnell, Stanton and Associates, Toms River, to serve as a consultant to get the township through the state’s plan endorsement process. The main goal is to change impervious coverage regulations from 30 percent to 70 percent, said Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh. Impervious coverage is the amount of a piece of property that is covered by man‑ made construction, such as buildings, driveways, and parking. It would allow

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Opinion

C ommentary

Editorial Pay Attention To Full Ballot

Election Day is fast ap‑ proaching. On Tuesday, No‑ vember 8, you will be given a chance to exercise what is possibly your most import‑ ant civil right. While the Presidential race dominates the discussion, it is not the only race that will impact citizens. At each level of government, there are can‑ didates vying for your vote. You will be given the op‑ portunity to select the indi‑ viduals who will represent you in government. Do not take this right lightly. If you’re not already in‑ formed, time is running out. Get moving, get reading, get talking, and get thinking. This is especially true on the local level, for county seats, regarding state represen‑ tatives – we as voters have decisions to make. The key to making an informed decision is, not sur‑ prisingly, information. An informed electorate is a wise electorate. And few would argue that an informed elec‑ torate is a desirable goal. Learn about the issues. Listen to and participate in debates. Watch the news (and think about what you see). Without question, you’ll feel better about yourself and your vote if you’re an informed voter. And make no mistake, vot‑

ing is not something to take lightly. The importance of exercising that right cannot be overstated. It is your voice, and if you fail to exercise that voice, complaints about your representatives should deservedly fall on deaf ears. The American system of government is built around the vote. Inaccurately called a Democracy (it’s not), our Representative Republic form of government lies at the core of what has made this country grow from a loosely-knit group of British colonies to the world’s sole superpower. It all boils down to a re‑ markably simple system that is infinitely complex in detail: Each election cycle voters are asked to judge which candidate best rep‑ resents their ideals, beliefs and goals; which candidates are men and women with the leadership capabilities best needed at the time; and which candidate lack the stuff it takes to hold office. We vote based on those im‑ pressions. If elected, these officials theoretically rep‑ resent the will of the people they represent. Don’t remain silent. Don’t remain uninformed. Bring yourself up to speed and ensure that on November 8 you vote.

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Letters To The Editor Transportation Rhetoric Quite A Tale It is astounding to read that our representatives in Ocean County – after not having faced a lack of funding for transportation, roads, bridges tunnels, road repairs, etc. for at least a quarter of a century ‑‑ are against the measure pro‑ posed in a bipartisan effort to finally solve the ghastly multiplying problem. They state their opposition, but have no solution at hand or even a hint at one method to supplant the increase of 23 cents per gallon with higher income taxes, sales taxes, a revision on taxes on the highest incomes in the state and disgustingly off‑ setting reductions suggested by some benefit only the richest in our demograph‑ ics, estate taxes lowered, etc. Look at the suggestions in the various newspapers and retch! The middle and lower mid‑ dle class as usual is getting cheated, while the best-off in the state, who do not care how much gasoline costs, will get the biggest offsets as things now stand. And our representatives in the legislature have no sugges‑ tions on how to solve the funding that has been their problem for 28 years. Great (grate) people in Trenton, and we elected them? Why? The so called “leader” of the Trenton Republicans has been on his own delusionary mission to be elected Pres‑ ident or has been carrying water, coffee and hamburg‑

ers for the main failing (now fallen) candidate for President. Christie has been neglecting New Jersey and its problems for years. Selfish megalomanic greed ruled and cheated all citi‑ zens of both parties. And then we have the pension debacle … have you seen any solutions dis‑ cussed lately? Jersey bridg‑ es are falling and retiring NJ workers are preparing for poverty! Jack Doyle Whiting

Why Is It? Why is it that Congress forgot they represent all the people, regardless of the parties? Why is it that the President has forgotten that he is the President of all the people? Why is it that Congress is always in gridlock and doesn’t do the job that we sent them to Washington to do? Why is it that the Su‑ preme Court forgot that it represents all the people and doesn’t have to make decisions along party lines? Why is that we can’t seem to find a way for the world to be at peace? Why is it in today’s mod‑ er n world there is still hunger, and some people don’t have a roof over their heads? Why is it today that people seem to be moving away from G-d? Why is it today we can’t seem to find time to give thanks for all that we have? Why is today that we are still building bombs of de‑

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struction? Why is it today we have forgotten about the gifts of wildlife, the sea below, the flowers that were a gift from above? Why is it today that we can’t seem to find time for our seniors? In fact, in many cases they are in the way. What a shame. Why is it that in many cases we put the dollar before all? W hy is that many of us have forgotten the im‑ portance of friends and neighbors. Why is it that the ques‑ tions are easy but the an‑ swers are so difficult? Herb Greenberg Jr. Brick

Oppose Casino Expansion Casino expansion is an‑ other scheme from Trenton politicians that would lead to the loss of tens of thou‑ sands of jobs and cause bil‑ lions in economic losses. This proposed expan‑ sion into North Jersey is nothing but a sweetheart deal for special interests that would stick New Jer‑ sey residents with the bill when their casinos fail. Proponents of casino expansion will do and say anything to try to push th rough this unpopular proposal t hat a n over‑ whelming number of New Jersey residents are op‑ posed to. We intend to send a clear message to Trenton and their special interests on Election Day by voting No on Question One. James “Sonny” McCullough Mayor Egg Harbor Twp.

Manchester Republican Club Endorses Vaccaro The 2016 screening com‑ mittee of the Manchester Township Regular Repub‑ lican Club met on May 3 at t he home of Vice President John R. Barron. The committee, appointed

as per the club’s bylaws, consisted of Cheryl Myles, president; Bar ron, vice president; Carol Sabbo, secretary; and members nominated from the floor: Wi l l ia m Pe ck , Don ald Bates and Richard Work. The committee screened just one candidate that met the preliminary qual‑ ifications established in the bylaws, James A. Vac‑ caro. Vaccaro submitted a letter of interest along with a detailed resume of his pertinent professional, political and leadership experiences and his edu‑ cational background. Vaccaro responded to all vetting questions proffered by the committee and pre‑ sented a detailed list of his experiences in government and public service. The committee queried Vacca‑ ro on several of his propos‑ als and found his responses to be well considered with a command of each topic. He demonstrated a clear understanding of the cur‑ rent and future issues fac‑ ing the local government as well as related topics at both the county and state levels. An obvious strength for Vaccaro is his profession‑ al experience in areas of finance and taxes and, in fact, he holds a degree in accounting from Villanova University. He is highly qualified and experienced as a forensic accountant and has been recognized be several authorities in‑ cluding the U.S. Congress and the N.J. State Senate for his many years of dis‑ t i ng u ished com mu n it y service. At the club’s regular meet‑ ing on May 26 the screen‑ ing committee sought and received the unanimous endorsement of the Man‑ chester Township Regu‑ lar Republican Club for Vaccaro as candidate for the Manchester Township Council for the upcoming November 2016 election. John Barron First Vice President Manchester Township Regular Republican Club

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water and lead to better water flow, which would help decrease the marshland’s mos‑ quito problems, according to the environ‑ mental assessment. Barnegat In the Barnegat project area, which surrounds Double Creek and East Bay Avenue, the plan looks at 226 acres and five separate, large, manmade dikes north of East Bay Avenue, which are connected to multiple culverts, rises and other dike breaches. The way those connections exist now, plant life and fish ecology are hampered too, in addition to the threat of flooding faced by residents on East Bay, Harman said. The plan there would be to create 13 breaches in the five dikes, Harman said. At high tide, water would have more avenues to travel and then drain better at low tide. Also: “Increasing the tidal exchange in this area will help to decrease the number of mosquitoes, introduce mosquito-eating fish into the area and help create a habitat that is suitable for the re-vegetation of salt marsh grasses,” according to the environmental assessment. The Barnegat Observation Platform and board‑ walk accessible off of Bayshore Drive would not be disturbed in the project. The project would take about 10 days to com‑ plete, with personnel and vehicles using East Bay Avenue and Bay Shore Drive as access points. Forked River-Wrangle Creek The suggestion for Forked River rests on the Wrangle Creek area, also where tidal flow needs

The Southern Ocean Times, October 15, 2016, Page 7 to be restored, Harman said. The project area is 17.5 acres composed of two impoundments along Wrangle Creek. An eastern impoundment is supposed to flow to Barnegat Bay, but is an impediment to tidal flushing. The suggestion is to clean out the existing cement water control structure there, freeing it of sediment and debris. The second suggestion for the site is to create two breaches in dikes there, excavating a three foot wide channel to a three foot depth, and to lower a berm wall to marsh height. Should the plan move forward, removing the impoundment would take about a day to complete, and likely use Sunrise Boulevard as an access point. Stout’s Creek The Stout’s Creek area, between Laurel Harbor and Sunrise Beach in Lacey, has a north, east and west impoundment, with Cedar Drive to its north. Fourteen breaches would be made between the three impoundments, with one at a non-func‑ tioning water control structure which will be re‑ moved. The other breaches are mostly between the east and west impoundment. Officials estimate the Stout’s Creek breaching would take about seven days to complete, and could include using Cedar Drive as an access point. For all of the proposed breaches, the help of the county mosquito commission was used to determine historically good spots such as proposed breaches in weak spots (breached or semi-breached), where non-functioning water-control structures are present, or where a past creek once was. Harman said this is a habitat restoration project

to conserve coastal wetlands, where high marsh is filling in with water, becoming low marsh, and the low marsh areas are filling in to become open water. Elsewhere The other project areas in this public comment period include Good Luck Point in Berkeley, where a new culvert and sediment enrichment is proposed, and two Brick areas north and south of Mantoloking Road in the Refuge there, also where sediment enrichment is proposed. Sediment enrichment, that is, to deposit dredge spoils in the marsh to fill it in, would increase the elevation and counter sea level rise, Harman said. The state Department of Transportation dredg‑ es commercial boating waterways, and those dredge materials would be screened and then deposited in Good Luck Point marsh. “They of course filter the materials and test the dredge particulate to make sure it is clean,” Har‑ man said. “Then we are going to take those ma‑ terials and fill in the marsh, but not too much.” Rettig added the deposit adds about 6 to 8 inches of sediment to the project area. “It’s a thin layer of deposition,” Rettig said. “We’re not looking to create big mud piles out there,” Harman said. “It’s just a sediment enrichment.” Old AT&T Site Forsythe officials held a public meeting Octo‑ ber 4 in Galloway on the sediment enrichment portion of the project, to explain proposals for Good Luck Point and also Brick, Forked River and Barnegat site specifics. Whereas one person attended the October 4 meeting, a previous meeting in late 2015 that focused on the removal of old telephone poles and antennas

surrounding the AT&T site on Bayview and in Manahawkin garnered about 10 attendees, Rettig said. The telephone pole removal project was ex‑ plored separately, Rettig said, from the project now in its public comment period, though both are funded through federal Sandy money. On those sites at Good Luck Point in Berkeley and Beach Avenue in Manahawkin, the historic AT&T poles sits, once an old ship-to-shore communications operation among a shortwave transmitter building and antenna field. Forsythe plans to remove approximately 340 wooden poles from the inactive antenna field, along with several metal antennae. As part of the project, an additional 113 poles would be removed from a companion site in Mana‑ hawkin, that was used as a shortwave receiving station and antenna field. Communications to America’s telephone network passed through the Good Luck Point and Manahawkin sites from the 1930s until 1999. Public Comment Period The Forsythe project is in a public comment period through October 22. The Environmental Assessment for the project is available for review at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge website, fws.gov/ refuge/edwin_b_ forsythe/, and at the refuge’s Visitor Information Center located at 800 Great Creek Rd., Oceanville. Written comments should be submitted to Amy Drohan, Edwin B. Forsythe NWR, P.O. Box 72, Oceanville, NJ 08231 or via email to forsythe@fws.gov. For more information, contact Refuge Manager Virginia Rettig at 609-652-1665 or visit fws.gov/ refuge/edwin_b_ forsythe/.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Club News, Activities, Events & Announcements

Students Learn About Police Work

Presents –Photo courtesy Stafford Township Police Department MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford Township Police Department participated in The Learning Experiences of Manahawkin’s career day to talk to the kids about being a police officer.

Doo Wop Extravaganza

MANAHAWKIN – Veterans For Veterans is hosting a Veterans Doo Wop Extravaganza on November 12 at the Stafford Township Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., the concert starts at 7 p.m.

Rockin’ Ray Ricci, Joey D of Rockin’ Oldies, The Copians, and BJ Adams and His Motown Sound will be performing. Tickets are $20 cash at the door only. For more information, call 609‑294‑5550.

Camp Fire And Night Climb

BARNEGAT LIGHT – Friends of the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park will host a Camp Fire and Night Climb of the Barnegat Lighthouse from 7 to 9 p.m. on

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Tuckerton Community Gathering

TUCKERTON – Tuckerton Seaport invites the community to come together on the an‑ niversary of Superstorm Sandy. Looking back on 2012, Tuckerton Sea‑ port & Baymen’s Museum remembers the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy as a time when the community pulled together de‑ spite tremendous obstacles. In South Jersey, adversity brought out the best in people.

Following the storm, the Seaport opened its doors for a Community Gathering on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, bringing local families in need together with families who wanted to give. They have been doing this ever since and will host this event one final time on October 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at 120 W. Main St. This is a free event.

Sandyversary Fundraiser

WARETOWN – New Jersey Organizing Project is holding a “Sandyversary” fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. on October 29 at Lighthouse Tavern, 397 Rt. 9. The organization is holding this fundraiser on Superstorm Sandy’s fourth anniversary to raise funds to launch the first community driven survey to get a picture of how the recovery is

going, and how people’s health and finances may have been impacted. Tickets are $25 and include a buffet, beer, wine and soda. There will be live music and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are available at newjerseyop.org or write to info@newjerseyop.org with “tickets” in the subject line to send a check.

Candlelight Ghost Tour

WARETOWN – The Waretown Historical Society will host a candlelight ghost tour on October 29 at 5 p.m. This event is a guided tour of Old Presbyteri‑ an and Cedar Grove Cemeteries by candlelight at dusk. These old cemeteries date back to the 1740s, and the people buried there have tales to tell of shipwreck, pirates, and the revolution. The event will begin at 5 p.m. at the museum, for light refreshments and to purchase tickets.

The tour will commence from the museum at 5:30 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the Waretown Historical Society Scholarship. Tickets are $10 per person Waretown’s Victorian‑Era cemeteries are museums in stone. To protect them from too much traffic, the tour is limited to 75 people. To reserve a spot please email adele170@ aol.com or call 609‑661‑1733.

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from all 11 Elk Lodges from within the SED for dignified retirement. They were then later transported to the Seaside Heights American Legion Post No. 351 for disposal by incinerating them in a nighttime Watch Fire retirement ceremony. Elks Lodges from throughout the country col‑ lect American Flags throughout the year ready for retirement, so that they can be properly retired with dignity.

Holiday Bazaar, Rummage Sale, Luncheon And Bake Sale

BARNEGAT – A Holiday Bazaar, Rummage Sale, Luncheon and Bake Sale will be held at Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. Main St. on November 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the Holiday Bazaar which will feature many holiday items suitable for gifts and decorating, there will be many household items, antiques, linens, collectibles and other items at the Rummage Sale.

All items will be in good condition and sold at reasonable prices. The luncheon will feature delicious home‑ made soups, sandwiches and desserts and the bake table will have all kinds of homemade baked items for sale to enjoy now or freeze for holiday gifts or parties. The event is sponsored by the Presbyterian Women and all proceeds will benefit church mission projects.

Fall Festival

BEACH HAVEN – Beach Haven will hold its annual fall festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 22 at Veteran’s Park, Engleside Avenue. For more information, call Bonnie at 609‑ 492‑4444 or Barb at 610‑299‑1918.

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Fish Fry And Boat Tournament Fundraiser

MANAHAWKIN – The second annual Striped Bass Boat Tournament & Family Fish Fry will be held at Manahawkin Elks Lodge No. 2340, 520 Hilliard Blvd., from November 4 through 6 The Maximilian Foundation is hosting this event to raise funds for its organization. The Foundation partnered with Southern Region‑ al School District to fund an expansion of the STYLE (Student Team Building Youth Leadership & Experience) program for the

2016/17 school year. The 2016 fundraising will allow them to continue and expand this program for the 2017/18 school year. The family fish fry is noon to 5 p.m. on November 6. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door for adults, and $8 for children 12 and younger. For more information about the weekend events and to register for Fish Fry tick‑ ets, visit themaximilianfoundation.org/ family-ﬁsh-fry.

Buy In Barnegat

BARNEGAT – The Buy In Barnegat discount program is back for the month of October. Of the participating merchants who are offering a discount, most offer 10 percent. Some restrictions or exclusions may apply. Participants may pick up Buy in Barnegat discount cards in the clerk’s office at Town Hall. Residents may visit participating merchants

who have the Buy in Barnegat sign in their window, and show the card for applicable discount. The discount cards do not expire. This program runs in May and October each year. Merchants who would like to participate in this program can contact the clerk’s office at 609‑698‑0080, ext. 174.

Ghost Stories Of Lacey Township

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department will present “Ghost Stories of Lacey Township” on October 21. A bus tour will take guests to different sites. A performance by New Jersey’s Troubadour Valerie Vaughn, s’mores by the campfire at the Forked River Presbyterian Church, Lacey Historical Society Schoolhouse Museum, and spooky tales will send shivers down spines.

Light refreshments will be served throughout the evening. Tickets can be purchased at the Lacey Town‑ ship Recreation Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Tickets are $4 in advance and $5 at the door, if available. For more information, call the Recreation Office at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.

Weekly Recycling Pick Up BARNEGAT – Recycling will now be picked up every week based on current route schedules. The Township Committee has awarded a new five‑year contract with Meadowbrook Industries, LLC for trash and recycling collection services within the Township beginning October 1.

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meeting, the township committee still needs some time to discuss subject matters that might not be on the regular agenda. “In absence of a workshop meeting, we now have a discussion session during the regular meeting,” Novak said, noting that he had voted to keep the meetings. Resident Marianne Clemente argued that the committee should hold a public comment portion after the discussion portion of the meeting. As it is now, a resident has to come to the following meeting, a month later, to comment on something that was discussed. She said it was not very transparent and did not allow the residents to have their voices heard. When the discussion portion of the meeting took place at the meeting, after the public portion, there were no items discussed. Retiring Dock Master The Township Committee and mayor pre‑ sented a retirement plaque to dock master Phil Greco. Several of the officials had personal stories of Greco working during his 22 years. Committeewoman Susan McCabe recalled

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Bus Trip To Jets Vs. Ravens Game

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recre‑ ation Department is currently taking reg‑ istration for a bus trip to MetLife Stadium to see the Brandon Marshall and the New York Jets take on former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens in NFL action on October 23. The Recreation Bus will leave from the rear Municipal Building Parking Lot at 9 a.m. The cost for the trip is $120 which includes a ticket to the game in the 300 level along the sideline, bus transportation

to and from the stadium, as well as light re‑ freshments. All those attending the trip are welcome to bring their own food and drink. Lacey Township residents can register for this exciting trip at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Rd., on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is taken on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township. For more information, call 609‑693‑1100 ext. 2203.

South Bay Senior Association Meeting

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The South Bay Senior Association will hold its‑ meeting at 1 p.m. on October 20 in the St. Francis of Assisi Hall at 4700 Long Beach Blvd. on LBI. An informative program on health emergencies will be presented. Topics involving the EMS as well as patients’ responsibilities will be discussed.

Monies will be collected for the Novem‑ ber 29 holiday party at the Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant. In addition, a discussion of future day and overnight trips will be presented. The club is open to anyone “50 years young” and older. For more information, call president Ray MacDonald at 609‑494‑5804.

Ocean County Library Closed Election Day

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed November 8 in observance of Election Day. All branches of the Ocean County Li‑ brary will reopen on November 9. Customers can use the library’s online

resources including databases, ebooks and emagazines, and online classes which are available 24‑7 through theoceancountylibrary.org. For more information contact Ocean County Library at its website or call the operator at 732‑349‑6200.

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is that most patients do not receive routine follow‑up services. In my own practice, patients return to the office at either threemonth or six‑month intervals for cleaning and adjustment of their instruments. Just like your car needs an oil change every 3,000 miles, your hearing aid needs to be checked at least twice a year by your hearing health care professional. In summary, if you follow these steps, you will increase the life of your hearing aid: 1. Clean your hearing aid every day with a soft toothbrush. 2. Open the battery door at night to prolong the life of your battery. 3. Ask your hearing health care profes‑ sional for a dry aid kit to alleviate moisture build up in your hearing aid. 4. Schedule routine follow‑up visits with your hearing health care professional at least two or three times per year. 5. Routinely have your ears cleaned or checked by either your family physician or ear, nose and throat doctor.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

NEW JERSEY – Each year Americans ob‑ serve National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, celebrating the culture, contributions and history of Latinos. The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, empowers Latinos to take time during this celebration to learn about—and take action to reduce—their personal risk factors for stroke, the No. 5 leading cause of death. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it begins to die. The American Stroke Association notes that an estimated 80 percent of strokes may be prevented if people started taking better care of themselves. This includes making healthy lifestyle choices like eating better and moving more. While some stroke risk factors can’t be helped, like family history, race or age, most can be modified, treated or controlled, including obesity, smoking, uncontrolled blood pressure and high cholesterol. Hispanics have a different prevalence of risk factors for stroke. Over 75 percent Hispanics, age 20 and older, are considered overweight or obese while nearly 30 percent of Hispanics suffer from diabetes. Studies suggest that many Hispanics do not get the recommended amount of physical activity needed to live a healthy life.

While great advancements have been made, the work is not done when it comes to disparity in patient care. Distrust of law enforcement, lan‑ guage barriers, lack of awareness and financial concerns are the major barriers keeping many Latinos and others from calling 911 for help during a heart or stroke emergency. In fact, Hispanic women are less likely than others to know the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke, and Hispanic men are the least likely to use emergency medical services transport (EMS), which are primary factors in increasing survival rates. Through the American Heart Association’s scientific research, the EmPowered To Serve movement and the efforts of passionate volun‑ teers, Latinos—the largest growing population in the U.S. at 56.6 million—have better access to culturally‑relevant resources to prevent heart disease and stroke and are positively impacting health outcomes in their communities for gen‑ erations and celebrations to come. The American Stroke Association recommends setting up an appointment with your doctor to discuss ways to lower the risk for cardiovascu‑ lar disease. The American Heart Association\ American Stroke Association also provides a free online resource called My Life Check which provides a personal assessment for the risk of stroke and offers suggestions on tips to reduce these risk. This free assessment is available in English at mylifecheck.org or in Spanish at marcando7pasos.org/.

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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How Some Pain Killers Also Kill Your Pleasure

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There is a strong divide among users of prescription pain killers and those who are opposed to them. I’m referring to opiate analgesics such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine and others. The street drug heroin is a highly addictive opiate. For the record, I’m not opposed to pain kill‑ ers when they are prescribed by a caring pain management doctor. Having worked in rehab centers and with hospice patients, I know these drugs are often indicated and useful, and no person should ever have to suffer. I am obviously very opposed to using pain killers recreationally, or when there is no longer a pain syndrome. Doctors continue to prescribe drugs sometimes, even though your pain level could be managed with a non‑ad‑ dictive analgesic. This could lead to what I call “accidental addiction” and it happens frequently. Opiates are beguiling. They are pain killers, as well as pleasure killers. It happens easily. You fill your prescription for 30 hydrocodone after some dental work or back pain, and when the bottle is empty, you ask for a new prescription, just in case. Maybe you’re worried the pain will come back… maybe you enjoyed the pleasant sensation, or better sleep. Regardless of the reason, your condition no longer warrants the use of an opiate, but you want it anyway. Now you’re accidentally addicted, even though you are not a drug‑seeking person. It’s because of the temporary dopamine rush from the opiate, which makes you feel better for a while after each dose. With time, dopa‑ mine is depleted. So are other happy brain chemicals. Opiate analgesic drugs cannot be stopped suddenly, because your pleasure

center has been numbed and you no longer manufacture your own natural endorphins. After one month of opiate consumption, lev‑ els of neurotransmitters that regulate mood, appetite and happiness become reduced. Opiates make you feel good for about an hour due mostly to the dopamine secretion. Once fully depleted, you begin feeling emotionally numb, anhedonic, depressed, anxious, unable to sleep and possibly suicidal. Zest for living goes down in between each dose. You’re not going crazy. This is a physiological problem, it’s not in your head. While it does take time to restore natural endorphins, you absolutely can get well in time, after ta‑ pering off properly. The medication’s toll on your central nervous system is the problem. Opiates are ‘drug muggers’ of natural endor‑ phins and reduce the following: Serotonin‑ Appetite, memory, social inter‑ actions, muscle contractions Melatonin- Sleep, immunity, inflammation and fertility Dopamine‑ Passion, muscle and movement, libido and heart rate GABA‑ Muscle relaxation, sleep, attention and growth hormone Acetylcholine‑ Attention, short‑term mem‑ ory and heart rate I have a longer version of this article at my website, suzycohen.com to get it, just sign up for my free newsletter. The main point I’m making is how long‑term use of opiate analgesics deplete your brain of happy brain chemicals. The long‑term damage done by these drugs can be repaired over time. You may benefit from addiction specialist certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

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Homeowners Association Meeting

BARNEGAT – Pheasant Run at Barnegat Homeowners Association will have its Board of Trustees Meeting, open to home‑ owners only, on October 19 at 2 p.m. in the clubhouse located at 219 Pine Oak Blvd. A budget presentation will be made.

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When buying a house, you should know about the different types of insurance you may need to protect your new home. The purchase of a house is probably the biggest investment most people will ever make so you should consider the various insurances available to protect your investment. Here are some of the forms of insurance that you should consider: Homeowners/Fire Insurance Often called “hazard” insurance by most mortgage lenders, this type of in‑ surance will protect you in the event of a fire or other such casualty loss. There are several components to this kind of insurance. Casualty covers the cost of repairing or rebuilding your house in the event of a fire, wind damage, etc. You should also have coverage for the contents, i.e. your personal property located in the house. In addition, your homeowners policy will usually provide you with liability coverage to reim‑ burse third parties for personal injury or property damage which you may cause to them. It is a good idea to make a list of all the items in your home and/ or take photos of them in the event that you need to make a claim. If you have homeowners insurance, make sure that you have guaranteed replacement cost. Your homeowners policy may also give you coverage to allow you to stay in alternate housing in the event that you cannot occupy your house for a period of time due to covered damage. Flood insurance As many people found out after Su‑ perstorm Sandy, homeowners insur‑ ance does not cover you for damage resulting from flooding. Homeowners

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Jewelry Making Class LACEY – The Lacey Township Rec‑ reation Department is holding jewelry making classes This program will be held at the Lac‑ ey Recreation Classroom from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A $15 material fee will be due to the inst r uctor at the begin ning of each class, in addition to the $25 registra‑ tion fee. Class 1: Introduction to Jewelry Mak‑ ing, will be held on October 6. Class 2: Sydney Harbor Bracelet, will be held on November 3.

Class 3: Leather Wrap Bracelet, will be held on November 10. Class 4: Sanibel Island Bracelet, will be held on December 8. Register at laceytwp.youractiveworld. com or at the Recreation Office, 818 Lacey Rd., on Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is taken on a first come, first served basis and all checks should be made payable to Lacey Township. For more information, call the Lacey Township Recreation Depar tment at 609‑693‑1100 ext. 2203.

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Help Wanted FREELANCE WRITER - Microme‑ dia Publications is seeking a part time reporter to cover various town meetings and special events. Candidate should have writing/reporting experience. Candidate must be available to cover evening meetings of the local govern‑ ment, generally one night per week, and may also be asked to attend community events, fundraisers, etc. Conducting phone interviews is understood to be part of the job. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to take photos to accompany features.The position requires providing 3-4 stories per week, with photos, every week, on deadline. This PART-TIME freelance position is an at-home job; stories will be submitted via email. A full-time position is not currently available. Candidates should send their resume along with 1-3 writing samples or links to your writing. Resumes without writing samples WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Email re‑ sumes and writing samples to Catherine newseditor@micromediapubs.com. CHHA/LPN/RN - To care for disa‑ bled elderly woman. Full care. Sun‑ day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Private home in Toms River. Email resume to nancys@D2710.com. (44) CMS Capital Magazine Service We’re hiring customer call centers. Day and evening hours available. Customer friendly. Brick Blvd. office. Hourly salary plus excellent bonus. Morning, afternoon and evening shifts.Very flex‑ ible hours (weekends, too). Students/ seniors welcome. Immediate positions available.If you love talking on the phone, you will do great here. Call to‑ day 732-637-9982 to make an appoint‑ ment or fill out an application. (45) Teacher - Toddlers, FT/PT. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (44) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transpor‑ tation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (44) Teacher Assistant Pre-K – PT 3 to 6:30 p.m.. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (44) Te a c h e r A s s ’ t – P T. 7 t o 9 am. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (44) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hour‑ ly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

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Long Beach Island Library November Events

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Branch of Ocean County Library has a variety of events planned for November. To register for events, visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Monthly display, The Scientific Social: Interactive photo display of geological sites. November 1, 11 a.m., Blood Pressure

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November 4, 11 a.m., Friends of the Island Library Meeting. November 16, 7 p.m., World War II Veter‑ ans Remember. Get a glimpse into history, and witness stories and memories from the WWII era. Jeff Brown, history teacher at Southern Regional High School, will mod‑ erate a discussion with veterans Billy Reed and Bill Gallagher, who will share their

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Stafford Library Hosts November Events

MANAHAWKIN – The Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting a variety of events in November. The library is lcaoted at 129 N. Main Street. To register for events, visit theoceancountylibrary.org. November 1, 11 a.m., Perfectly Frank with Dave Deluca. Come fly away with Dave Deluca as he pays tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes,

Frank Sinatra and other great composers who put their indelible stamp on an incred‑ ible period in American musical history. November 9, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., National Memory Screening Day. If you or a loved one is experiencing increased forgetful‑ ness, trouble concentrating, or difficulty performing familiar tasks, you will benefit from this informative lecture. Memory

screenings will follow the talk by Robert Terranova, D.O. Sponsored by Meridian Health. November 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friends Book and Bake Sale. Great books, great prices, and great sweets. November 28, 6 p.m., Pine Shores Art Association, Art History Lecture. Stockton University Professor Kate Nearpass Ogden

PhD will present “Pop Art‑Jasper Johns, Robert Roushenberg, David Hockney and Andy Warhol.” The reception features the artwork of Pine Shores artists: Ilomay Pedi‑ cini, Mary Walker Baptiste, Tom Troyano, Paul Hartelius, Olga Choulindina, Nancy Edwards, Irene Bausmith, Pat Morgan and Arlene Marcoe. The exhibit will be shown through February, 2017.

Lacey Municipal Alliance Halloween Parade And Coloring Contest LACEY – The Lacey Township Munic‑ ipal Alliance will sponsor a Halloween costume parade and coloring contest on October 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Lacey Township students at the Lacey Township Middle School, Denton Avenue in Forked River. The picture for the coloring contest will be sent home through the schools. It will also be available at the Lacey Recreation Office and Lacey Library. Anyone from birth up to and including sixth grade is eligible. There will be games, crafts, prizes, a costume parade, plus much more. Registration is $8 per child. Children un‑ der 2 are free. Admission includes tickets for two hot dogs, a box drink, a trick or treat bag, and other goodies. Extra drinks and hot dogs will be sold. Winners of the coloring contest will be announced that day. DJ Mike will provide entertainment. For further information call the Recre‑ ation office at 609-693-1100, Heather, ext. 2217 or the office ext. 2203.

Halloween/ Oktoberfest Luncheon

LACEY – There will be a Halloween/ Oktoberfest Senior Connections Luncheon on October 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Community Hall, Route 9 and Lacey Road. Costumes are optional. Registration is required by October 24. The cost is $6 per person in advance, $7 at the door. Those who did not register must be $8 at the door. To register or for information, call Heather at 609‑693‑1100, ext. 2217.

Holiday Craft Fair FORKED RIVER – A holiday craft fair will be held on November 12 at the Forked River Presbyterian Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Craft vendors are welcome. A six foot table is $20 with a second table for only $15. Contact the church office at 609-693-5624 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a reg‑ istration from. Space is limited, so register early. The church is located at 131 N. Main St. Admission is free.

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Business Profile By Robert Verderese There are certain vocations where an artisan’s eye and touch count for everything. So it is with upholsterers. They cannot learn their craft in a class, or by reading a book or going online. They first have a gift for the trade; then learn it by apprenticing for many years, before becoming expert in the techniques they’ll use on a customer’s treasured furniture. As a young man, Bill White— owner of Bill’s Upholstery in Toms River—was first introduced to the upholstery trade by John Jacopec –a master craftsman who worked at an upholstery shop across the street from where Bill was working at the time. One day, when Bill was sweeping up around the store where he worked, Mr. Jac opec ap proached Bill and asked him if he would be interested in making some ex tra money cleaning up the upholstery shop ac ros s the street. Within a week, Bill was working exclusively for Mr. Jacopec. “When I began working there I was only 14 years old. In the beginning he had me only cleaning up the shop, but as a result of my interest in the vocation, John Jacopec began to introduce me to the rudiments of the trade,” Bill recollects. Possessing a natural eye for talent and potential, the master craftsman commenced to apprentice Bill as an upholsterer and the rest is history. Like many great artisans, Bill White learned his trade by way of osmosis—gradually absorbing the nuances of the upholstery business over many years in the same way a young child learns to speak a language. Indeed, Bill’s absorption in the trade at such a young age made working on upholstery projects after a while second nature. “I don’t even think about the mechanics of the job anymore; I’ve been doing it so long—working as an upholsterer comes as

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natural to me as speaking or breathing!” Bill explains. In addition to being what he describes as “born in the trade,” Bill also feels that he was “born for the trade,”—that he was endowed with an artistic sensibility that lends itself to being an artisan in some capacity. “Ever since I can remember, I always had ideas in my head that I wanted to render into reality. I felt impelled to create things—things that are tangible and beautiful!” To be sure, Bill views upholstery not merely as a skill but rather as an art form. By working closely with his customers to determine and create an environment that is a reflection of their needs—whether it is a

Bill White single chair or an entire house reupholstering—Bill believes that open communication with his customers is paramount in producing beautiful and elegant masterpieces for them— masterpieces that will imbue their lives with comfort and aesthetic richness for many years to come. Do you have a look in mind for your sofa or loveseat, but no matter how many stores you go to you can’t seem to find the right look? Perhaps you can’t find the right color or the texture is not what you imagined, and you start to get frustrated with the process. With a huge selection of fabrics types and colors to choose from, Bill’s Upholstery can make your unique vision a tangible reality. Knowing that all people are unique and thereby have distinct tastes, Bill’s upholstery prides itself in offering custom designs to satisfy every custom-

er’s preference— fashioning unique trims, flourishes and other fabric details to personalize your furniture. “We offer a wide variety of upholstery treatments, many of which are not to be found in retail stores,” says Bill. And unlike retail stores, Bill’s Upholstery uses only the highest quality fabrics and materials and provides a craftsmanship that is truly second-to-none. “Much of the furniture we upholster is of an extremely high quality, so it is critical that we use only the best materials for such projects,” Bill explains. Without question, furniture upholstery allows you to keep an old item that is of high quality, while at the same time you are renewing its look. You c a n ke e p a valuable, oneof-a-kind item that cannot be replaced looking good and new for an indefinite amount of time. Perhaps the greatest benefit of having your furniture reupholstered is its cost efficiency. At Bill’s Upholstery, you can, for example, have your sofa or recliner reupholstered and save a lot of money, not having to buy a new one. By doing this, you can refresh the look of your home at a small price. Whether it is your Grandfather’s old plaid-and-battered recliner that you want to spruce up, or a section of your modern loveseat that has to be replaced due to your cat clawing at it, Bill’s Upholstery will refurbish any piece—large, small, antique, contemporary, expensive, inexpensive—while bringing harmony and beauty to your living space. As a company with 40 years of experience, Bill’s Upholstery is your one-stop resource for all things upholstery. Providing guaranteed on-site repairs, free

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of October 15-OCTOBER 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fight the good fight without a demonstration of might. It could be tempting to throw your weight around in the early part of the week. Put ambitions in their proper perspective. Slow and steady wins the race. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be affectionate and charming in private. But you may easily lose your temper in public. In the week to come it will be best to focus on close personal relationships and prove you can live up to commitments. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are just one of the family. During this week you may find that the secret to success consists of compromise, consensus and listening to advice. You might take the back seat to others but still come out ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Remain poised to parry a partner’s pushy posturing. You may feel manipulated by others in close connection as this week unfolds. Concentrate on keeping up your end of a bargain and others will respond in kind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make your move on the chessboard of life. Solve problems by considering logical sequences. Accomplish your goals via careful planning and forethought in the week ahead. Remain patient when dealing with emotional issues. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spread good will and good taste. Acting on your finer impulses might result in a smile or a sincere thank you perhaps when you treat someone to lunch or a gift. In the week ahead you are wise about the true value of a dollar.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Everybody listens when you speak. You seem to have good judgment and a tolerant attitude so everyone heeds your every word. Ignore fringe elements that attempt to appeal to your base instincts in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Blend business and pleasure to achieve your end. Your heightened social aptitude gives you just the right touch to instill trust. You’ll go further this week by being outgoing and friendly than by following strict protocols. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will win if you are neat as a pin. If your organizational skills and ambitions have gone AWOL this might be a good week to remedy the situation. Avoid making major purchases for the next few days. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Enlist the en‑ couragement of your inner efficiency expert. In the week ahead you can get further faster by carefully plotting and planning your path in advance. Shrug off an intense desire to take complete control. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can be logical, responsible, and practical. Don’t let a chance to impress friends and co‑workers with your intellectual analysis pass you by. Earn brown‑ ie points for dependability as this week unfolds. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Smile and the world smiles with you. As this week begins your charming ways can impress and dazzle others, so this is an excellent time to make new contacts. Steer clear of taking financial risks for the next few days.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Let’s Do Brunch: Italian-Inspired Recipe Proves Robust Food Also Healthy By Wolfgang Puck

Autumn is a wonderful time for en‑ tertaining, especially with a brunch p a r t y. C o ole r t e m p e r at u r e s a nd shorter days seem to welcome lazy, late‑morning gatherings that linger into the afternoon as you and your guests enjoy delicious, robust foods. “But Wolfgang, br unches can be so fattening,” people sometimes tell me, especially when I use words like “delicious” and “robust.” My response doesn’t just aim to sooth their worries. In fact, it’s a cooking philosophy I my‑ self live by: Food that tastes wonderful and fills you up doesn’t necessarily have to be bad for you. If you plan and cook meals that fea‑ ture good‑quality, healthful ingredi‑ ents prepared in ways that maximize their appearance, aroma, f lavor and texture while minimizing excessive calories, fat, sugar and sodium, you’ll wind up with great‑tasting meals that also help you thrive. And the recipe I’m happy to share for Italian strata with tomatoes, bell pepper and Swiss cheese is a perfect example of that principle. A strata (from the Latin word that also gives us the identical term for geolog‑ ical layers) is a savory Italian bread pudding made up of layers of bread, cheese and other ingredients, soaked with egg and milk and then baked until golden brown. It’s perfect for brunch, being easy to prepare and serve as well as delicious whether hot from the oven or lukewarm after sitting a short time on a brunch buffet table. As you might imagine, a strata can be indulgently creamy and rich. But by making smart choices in your ingre‑ dients, you can easily prepare a strata that will wow everyone at your table while being a model of smart eating. In my recipe, I substitute egg whites for some of the whole eggs, low‑fat but ter m il k for whole m il k, and a reduced‑fat version of Swiss cheese that you can find in any well‑stocked supermarket. I also use whole‑grain bread to give the strata more nutrients and fiber in every serving. Though hearty, the result is just 180 calories per serving, with only 21 percent of those calories coming from fat. You’ll notice that the recipe doesn’t include any greens or breakfast meat. But if you’d like to add some, simply use a cup or two of spinach and 3 to 4 ounces (90 to 120 g) of lean Canadian bacon or ham, trimmed of visible fat, cutting the meat into thin strips and tossing them with the bread cubes. With the tomatoes, peppers and sea‑ sonings the recipe also includes, the

result tastes remarkably reminiscent of a pizza. Your brunch guests will feel all the happier when you tell them that what they’re eating is not only good to eat but also good for them. ITALIAN STRATA WITH TOMATOES, BELL PEPPER & SWISS CHEESE Serves 8 1/2 pound (500 g) stale, country‑style whole wheat or multigrain bread 1 garlic clove, halved Olive oil‑f lavored nonstick cooking spray 1 cup (250 mL) finely shredded, re‑ duced‑fat Swiss cheese 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and torn into thin strips 2 large ripe tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced 3 large cage‑free eggs 3 large cage‑free egg whites 2 cups (500 mL) buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon red pepper f lakes 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). With a sharp bread knife, cut the bread into slices 3/4 inch (18 mm) thick. Rub one or both sides of each bread slice with the cut sides of the garlic clove halves, using more or less depending on how garlicky you want the strata to be. Then, cut the bread into 3/4‑inch (18‑mm) cubes. Lightly coat the inside of a 12‑by‑ 10‑inch (30‑by‑25‑cm) baking dish, gratin dish or a heavy nonstick 10‑inch (25‑cm) skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the bread cubes in the dish or skillet in a single, even layer. Evenly sprinkle half of the cheese over the bread. Evenly layer the bell pepper strips and tomato slices on top, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the peppers and tomatoes. Put the eggs and egg whites in a mix‑ ing bowl and beat them lightly with a fork. Add the buttermilk, red pepper f lakes, oregano, plus salt and pepper to taste, and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour the egg mixture even‑ ly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Bake the strata in the preheated oven until it looks slightly puffed up and the top is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the dish from the oven and let it set at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before using a large serving spoon to scoop it onto individual serving plates.

(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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