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–Photos by Shawn Smith 911 operators desks in the call centers in Monmouth County, and Ocean County (inset). The system now allow for text-to-911 calls.

By Shawn Smith out to emergency services if you are unable sound alerts the operator a text message has MONMOUTH COUNTY – Imagine an to call. While Monmouth county rolled the arrived. It will continue to notify all operaintruder breaks into your home in the mid- system out in May, Ocean county didn’t see tors until the message has been answered. dle of the night. You’re alone. You run and the upgrade until September, according to As Ennis demonstrated, the operator has hide in the closet, but fear they might hear Sandi Ennis, the Senior Operator for the access to a few basic pre-set questions, such you talking if you call for help. What do you Ocean County Sheriff’s Workplace. as “What is the location of your emergendo? You can now send a text message to 911.

The system, provided by Comtech TCS, cy?” Once a response has been received, the Rolled out throughout the state in the sum- is called GEM911. When a text message operator has a window where they can talk mer, text to 911 is the newest way to reach comes into the call center, a notification (911 - See Page 5)

Community Art Project Served On The Rocks

By Jennifer Peacock NEW EGYPT – Should one stumble across some colorfully adorned rocks while ambling through New Egypt’s downtown— Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rocks? A Finding Nemo rock? A rock wishing a Happy Thanksgiving?— you’ve encountered New Egypt Rocks!, where community art meets hide-and-seek.

The idea is simple: paint rocks and hide them around the community. When the rocks are found, that person is asked to hide those rocks elsewhere. Participants may keep a rock they like, but they must leave another painted rock in its place.

“One day I was walking with my boyfriend

Ryan Sech at the wreck field to get some books from the little free library (located near the NE park at the wreck field) and we saw a rock painted with a peace sign inside the little free library,” Julia Matthews said.

“I later went home and saw a page that said ‘NE Rocks!’ and my prior middle school teacher Ms. Quatrone (now Tina Bell) invited me to be an admin because I post positive and encouraging feedback to those who may be upset they did not find a rock.”

That was back in August. Today, Matthews is one of four administrators of that closed Facebook group, which easily boasts more than 600 members as of press time.

“Now, the page has grown, and well over

400 rocks are hidden among the town. The elementary school had a painting event where over 300 kids painted rocks. Some (Rocks - See Page 12)

–Photos courtesy New Egypt Rocks!

Dorothy Villipart’s art on rocks.

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November 26, 2016

Mayor-Elect Looks Toward January As Only Dem. On Dais

By Charles Daye HOWELL – Regardless of who won, there would be two new faces on the dais of Howell Council come January, and the victors said they are already looking toward the start of their terms.

Democrat Theresa Berger defeated Republican Dan Cardellicio in a very close mayoral race. Berger won with a little over 50 percent of the vote, edging out her Republican opponent 11,072 to 10,282.

Berger’s running mate Joseph Montella lost his town council bid by an even smaller margin, with Evelyn O’Donnell winning the council seat 10,780 votes to Montella’s 10,621.

Mayor-elect Berger will be the only Democrat on an otherwise Republican Town Council.

“The reality we have to do what is right for the town. It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you sit on,” said Berger. “It’s not about who is sitting around the table, it’s about keeping our town safe and keeping our town thriving. We come together for the common good.”

On the night of the election, Berger and company was at Woody’s restaurant watching the events unfold before heading to the Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park where the county Democratic Committee was located.

Berger was informed she was ahead that night and admittedly felt like she would win the race, which was confirmed the next day.

The Mayor-elect described election night and the following day as “quite surreal” with a feeling of elation.

However, she said there are challenges to the position.

“I want to learn as much as I can. I want to go feet first, not head first so I can learn as much as I can,” said Berger. “I’m sure I have some challenges to face.”

Berger graduated Wagner in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree before attending medical school at the Universidad Americana Mexicana Del Norte and receiving her (Mayor - See Page 5)

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to the caller and ask more specific questions.

Besides a text dialogue, the system is also equipped to track a GPS signal and show who the phone carrier is. With this information, emergency services can be dispatched, and the call center can track down a listed phone number for the subscriber, in case the person stops sending a message. The cell phone carriers will also provide emergency services with the subscriber’s address, in case a unit has to be dispatched. The call center treats every text as a call, and follows the same script for emergencies.

“The GPS signal isn’t exact,” Ennis said. “It alerts us to the cell tower the text is coming from, up to about a half-mile away. Within a year, we hope to upgrade that to 1,000 feet.”

The Ocean county call center currently responds to 29 of the 32 towns in the county for EMS, according to Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy. The center has two dedicated terminals for the text to 911 system.

As of reporting, the Ocean county 911 center has received some messages, but none have resulted in an actual emergency. Most of the messages are young children playing with a smart device and accidentally sending out a text, Ennis said.

“People don’t realize that when you give a small child an older device, it can still call for help,” Ennis said. “The cell service may be turned off, but it can still dial emergency services. We will follow up with any calls or texts to make sure there is no actual emergency.”

The Howell Times, November 26, 2016, Page 5 In Monmouth county, however, the 911 center has received a total of 171 messages since May, according to Cynthia Scott, director of media relations for the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Of those, 11 resulted in a response from emergency services.

The Monmouth county call center responds to 49 of the 53 towns in the county, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.

The call center has the software on every terminal.

“It’s a powerful system because there are times where you may not be able to pick up your phone and dial 911,” Scott said. “For instance, if there was a prowler in the house and you can’t be caught talking on your phone, you could send a text. Or if you witness a crime nearby and you don’t want to be heard calling something in. Texting would be much more effective.”

In a test of the service by Micromedia Publications, the Ocean County call center only received two of the three calls. Using phones equipped with Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile, the Sprint and T-Mobile phone messages were received within a minute of sending the message. With the Verizon phone, however, the message was not received by the call center.

After about a minute after sending out “Test,” a message was received: “911 Where is your emergency Q GA.” (The all caps text has been removed.)

This was followed by two more messages within the span of a minute: “Do you need me to stay on the line” and “Disconnecting.”

These responses are disconcerting, considering their response time. The whole conversation lasted about two minutes, but

raised a bigger question. If we were standing in the 911 call center and they didn’t get the message, where did it go?

Verizon did not respond to requests for comment.

According the Golden, the calls are not sent to the closest 911 call center, but rather the call center closest to the cell tower the phone is currently attached to.

“If you’re on the border of Howell and Jackson, depending on where you hit the tower, the message will either be sent to Monmouth or Ocean county,” Golden said. “Of course, we all work together and a simple phone call can be made. It won’t effect on the response time to an emergency.”

While standing in the Monmouth county call center, a second test was made, with surprising results again: “Somerset County 911 center receiving test.”

While the system still has some flaws to work out, the service still works the same.

The other counties could still see the GPS signal and alert the correct county to the emergency.

The upgrade Ennis spoke up, to a Next Generation 911 service, would not only allow EMS to get a much closer location, but according to Golden, could also include picture and video messages. While the cost to provide the text-to-911 service was minimal, the cost to upgrade the 911 system will be substantial.

NextGen 911 is complex and expensive, with upgrades needed from dispatch centers down to local police and fire houses. So far, just four states — Indiana, Iowa, Maine and Vermont — have fully transitioned.

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Doctorate of Medicine in 1992.

Berger attributed the West Farms Affordable Housing controversy as the catalyst for her decision to run.

“We talked about it in my home and we didn’t want all this overdevelopment. We were going to move, we were thinking of about moving out of Howell. My husband has been in Howell since he was a child, his parents had a home here. So, you know it was let’s do something or we have to leave and we chose to do something.”

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ADELPHIA – The Adelphia Fire House is hosting a breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to noon on December 4 at the fire house, 925 Adelphia Rd. The breakfast includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage and scrambled eggs, and all you can drink orange juice, coffee, tea and cocoa.

The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for children.

Harp Concert LAKEWOOD – Christ United Methodist Church will host a harp concert at 4 p.m. on December 3 at the church, 678 5th St. Elaine Christy, harpist, holds a doctorate degree from The Manhattan School of Music and has been professor of harp at The University of Kansas and Kansas State University. She is currently harp instructor at Princeton University.

Tickets are $15 per person. Children ages 8 and younger are free.

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Opinion

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Editorial Be Thankful For The Small Things It’s that special time of year again. A time for gluttonous meals of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and pumpkin pie, served at a table surrounded by your loved ones. A time for parades and football games. A time when we are meant to reflect upon all the things we are thankful for in life. It’s Thanksgiving!

With so much going on in our lives, it’s hard to even take one minute to think about all the things that we are fortunate enough to have.

Between preparing for that big presentation at work, taking the kids to soccer practice, making dinner, cleaning the house, doing loads of laundry and caring for our aging parents, there’s not much time left in the day for self reflection. We are maxed out; our lives are packed full. But that is exactly why we should do it.

Stressed about that big work presentation? Be grateful you have a job. Remember that many hardworking people lost their employment due to a floundering economy, and it has become increasingly difficult to be hired someplace new.

Don’t know what to make for dinner? As least you have food to fill the tummies of your family. Millions in the

United States and across the world face hunger and famine on a daily basis. Some even lose their lives because they do not have access to food and clean drinking water.

Tired of always having to clean the house and do laundry? Be thankful you still have a house to clean and clothes to wear. Superstorm Sandy devastated the region, leaving entire destruction in her wake. Homes were flooded or completely washed into the sea. Some people only escaped her wrath with just the clothes on their back.

While many have repaired and returned to their homes, others are still trying to maneuver through mountains of paperwork and continued rebuilding.

Kids driving you crazy?

Is caring for your parents becoming overwhelming?

Enjoy the time you have with your family because they won’t be there forever. Make memories while you can; those can last forever.

There is so much that we take for granted. So as the saying goes, “Count your blessings.” Count the big things, of course, but more importantly, count the small things, for they usually are the most important.

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Letters To The Editor With the Election Decided…

What’s Next?

When we look at what took place prior and the poll results on Election Day it’s apparent that the country is divided.

It’s not uncommon for “we the people” to have differing opinions, but this past election proved that the differences in opinion are growing in both numbers and magnitude.

Much of the separation can be attributed to strained race relations as tensions between Caucasians and African Americans seem to be at an all-time high.

It’s as though all the progress made during seventies and up to today has been erased as race relations have regressed to reflect those of the late fifties – early sixties.

Obama, our first black president, did a very poor job managing race relations and did nothing to defuse the anger of the black community. Today we hear more about persecution than ever before, yet the president never attempted to defuse tensions and misconceptions by stating “Opportunity is there for all of us and the proof is our president is black.”

He also could have pointed to the dominant black presence on television, in the movies, in the music industry, in entertainment and within Fortune 500 businesses. He had the opportunity, platform and resources to confront what has become a very destructive issue head on.

He and Michelle could have championed race relations, continued to grow the progress made during the past decades and become the bridge to final and ultimate racial unity. What

president has been in a better position to manage this issue?

Instead, we never saw his presence in St. Louis, Chicago, New Orleans, or even in his own backyard in Baltimore as death after death occurred.

Why was there no attempt to address the nation? Why was there no dissection of each incident? Because when one looks at the roots of each incident it started with a person “breaking the law” and ended sadly with a tragic outcome.

Obama, had the perfect platform to point out that none of these problems happened while the person in question was attending night school, coaching youth sports, attending church or working a part-time job. No, the events started with robbing a convenience store, illegally selling cigarettes, illegally selling CDs, etc.

Indeed, each incident had one thing in common: it started when someone broke the law.

In order to modify behavior, don’t we have to start with the root of the issue? Yet, somehow, when the police where challenged to use force, they became the root of the problem? As a society, not just as a race, we need to recognize that the core values that helped build this country are what we need to hold dear.

Are today’s parents teaching manners, good behavior, respect for all, gratitude, prayer and strong work ethics? These traits are all free and should be part of every upbringing.

At 57 years of age I have lived through 10 presidents, some republican and some democrat, some that I voted for and others that I didn’t. But here’s a message for today’s youth.

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Regardless of who was in office, my personal and business successes and failures where determined by my efforts and decision making.

Reagan was by far my favorite president, yet my earnings where the highest during the terms of a president I didn’t even vote for and the same could be said for my wife.

Trump can be a bit outlandish, but if you ever spent time in corporate America, especially if the company was successful, then you know how easy it is for the executives to become a bit pompous. Call it the locker room mentality or corporate bravado, many of us have said things we regret. Trump’s strengths are his business acumen and his ego, which doesn’t tolerate losing.

One might imagine that Trump will be good for business and business owners. Trump understands international competition and negotiation and his hotels have served customers from around the world. He obviously understands tourism, foreign currencies and the value of having an economy that promotes tourism.

He’s a highly educated man and even – although unsuccessful – started his own school, so I believe he’ll always value teachers and the educational system. Trump has a son and daughter; thus, he cares about the future. Trump invested in the USFL (defunct pro football league) and Atlantic City, thus he’s a sport enthusiast, gambler and regular guy.

Let’s all agree that running this country is too big of a job for any one man or women.

Let’s all do our part to make the job easier. It starts with being law-abiding citizens which shouldn’t be asking too much. It includes raising your kids to respect others no matter the color or nationality or uniform, simply respect and treat others as you would want to be treated. Let’s invest in our kids by spending time with them and exposing them to church, youth sports and constructive hobbies.

Look at it this way. We live in the U.S.A so it’s up to us to save America.

Scott Mahnken Bayville

Clawback Of Signing Bonuses Was Shameful I’m glad to hear the Department of Defense has reversed their decision to clawback funds awarded to the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines that risked their lives to serve our country in a time of need.

This should never have gotten as far as it did – we must never betray the contract our brave men and women sign by throwing their families into debt and compromising their financial stability through no fault of their own.

Tom MacArthur U.S. Congressman, NJ District 3

America Needs To Grow Up First of all, congratulations to Mr. Trump and we, as a country, need to grow up – whether we were for or against him, he’s been duly elected through the electoral process. Personally, I’d like to see that disappear and go with the popular vote because after all, we the people, decide who we want to be the next president.

I see Mitch McConnell is adamantly opposed to the idea of term limits.

Of course he is because he’s been there a long time and doesn’t want to lose his position. Anyway, the president has term limits, but not congress. Here’s a thought: put the idea on a state-to-state ballot.

I do hope that America can come together now and move onward and upward working together.

Bette Kooreman Whiting

Christie Needs To Go Despite his underlings taking the first fall, Governor Christie is obviously lying when he continues to pretend he was unaware of their activities in causing Bridgegate.

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- by Freeholder Lillian G. Burry

County Exercises “Smart Financial Management”

Freeholder Lillian G. Burry MONMOUTH COUNTY – Anyone who lives in Monmouth County is likely to be very aware of many of the good things county government provides like roads, parks and libraries.

However, one of the most impor tant and valuable things the County provides is known to relatively few.

That’s the role the County plays in enhancing the financial resources of others.

This is done in a number of ways.

Sometimes it’s by providing a share of the price for preserving farmland to bring larger amounts of state dollars to the deal. At other times it is providing a match for Green Acres dollars to acquire more open space. And sometimes it’s using Monmouth County’s AAA bond rating to help others borrow money through the Monmouth County Improvement Authority (MCIA) at rates that can save significantly in interest payments.

Perhaps the greatest example of this took place recently when the MCIA assisted FM ER A ( For t

Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority) in taking a truly transformational step. I’ve had the privilege of representing the Board of Chosen Freeholders from the beginning of the very long transition of Fort Monmouth from active military base to its new role as an economic engine for Monmouth County. This has always been a constructive, yet sometimes challenging, partnership with multiple towns, the county, the state and the U. S. Army with each partner pursuing their own legitimate ends.

From the beginning, the intent has always been for the Army to gradually exit

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the process as its responsibilities were fulfilled. As FMERA moved closer to that point and properties were beginning to be sold, the economic argument for facilitating that exit grew.

Under the FMERA agreement, the Army received 60 percent of the revenues from property sales. With the Fort Monmouth properties appraised collectively at more than $90 million a great deal of money was at stake.

That’s why, as FMERA moved to Phase II of the redevelopment process, the MCIA agreed to act as guarantor for $35 million in bonds and notes, the money from which will be used

to buy out the interest of the Army. This will leave Monmouth County in the lead role. The magnitude of this is easy enough to understand when you calculate that the Army’s 60% share of the more than $90 million in asset would be in excess of $55 million. Buying out the Army’s interest for $35 million will leave at least $20 million dollars in Monmouth County. This is $20 million that can be used to help revitalize our local economy; it’s money that was not available under the previous agreement.

The other good news is that all of this is being accomplished at no net cost to the taxpayers.

When we think of the role of gover nment, we tend to think in concrete terms like land, buildings and people. It’s easy to overlook the added value that effective financial management can br i ng either in dollars saved, or dollars that are brought into the Monmouth County.

In times of economic constraint it’s doubly important to have our financial assets work harder to grow the resources, not only of County government, but of all of our various partners.

This step with FMERA is just the latest and arguably greatest example of this kind of smar t f inancial management.

Assemblyman David P. Rible

30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

Education Panel Clears Rible Bill Introducing New Drug Prevention Program In Schools

TRENTON – A bill implementing a new dr ug prevention effort in state school d ist r ict s, sponsored by Assemblyman Dave Rible, was cleared by the Assembly Education Committee. The bill (A2422) calls on the commissioner of education to roll out the Natural High Drug Prevention program

to encourage students to follow a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle.

The bill directs the Department of Education to implement the program in each school district by working with the Natural H ig h D r ug P reve nt ion Program, which inspires young people to discover and pursue their natural

high so they have a reason to say ‘no’ to drugs and alcohol.

“The drug problem has a f fe c t e d t e n s of t housands of families across our state, and in my dist r ic t ,” s a id R i ble ( R– Mon mouth). “This is a ver y positive, effective p r og r a m t h a t i n s pi r e s young people to find their

O’Scanlon Introduces Driver’s License Renewal Bill

TRENTON – Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon i nt r o d u c e d leg i sl at ion to reduce Motor Vehicle Commission wait times by changing when drivers renew their license. Under the bill (A4227), basic and commercial driver’s licenses and non-driver identification cards would expire on the applicant’s birthday every four years.

“This makes the whole p r o c e s s e a s i e r,” s a i d O’S c a n lo n ( R- Mo n mout h). “ T he M VC i s rarely a quick and pleasant experience for drivers.

This legislation should reduce the amount of people at a MVC to renew their licenses and expedite the process.”

I n Aug ust, Gover nor Christie proposed mak-

i ng t h is cha nge to de crease the wait lines at motor vehicle commission agencies after the MVC r e q u e s t e d t he ch a nge.

The bill even takes into account those who were bor n on Febr uar y 29, a le a p ye a r. T h o s e w h o were bor n on that date will have their licenses renewed on February 28 every four years.

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‘natural high’ by pursui ng t hei r pa ssion s a nd avoid t he d a nge r s a nd hear tbreak associated w it h d r ug a nd alcohol abuse.”

The program will use the organization’s cu rriculum and videos and c r e a t e clu b s a t pu bl ic high schools. A state educator on the program’s

leadership council will help prov ide New Je rsey-specific advice on the program. Natural High’s videos feature more than 50 celebrities telling inspirational stories.

“Through entertaining short films with star athletes a nd enter t ai ner s, students learn that there are drug-free options that

Assemblyman David P. Rible

can lead to personal happi ness a nd professional success,” said Rible.

“Introducing this ‘better way’ can prevent disastrous falls into the darkness of addiction.”

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A Christmas Carol, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Allaire Village, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale. The program takes place in our Historic Allaire Chapel and is presented by Maggie Worsdale and the Traveling Literary Theatre. $20.

Historic Four Corners Lantern Tours, 6 and 8 p.m., Reservations are required.

Christ Church, 380 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. For information, call 732-742-1227.

December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, Holiday Spectacular & Train Display at InfoAge, noon to 5 p.m. at InfoAge Science Center, 2201 Marconi Rd., Wall. For information, call 732-801-8054.

December 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, Christmas Lantern Tour, 5 to 8 p.m. at Allaire Village, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Farmingdale.

Come celebrate the holidays with a stroll through the lantern lit village, and learn about Christmas in 1836. $14.50 per person.

December 3, Steve the Magic Conductor & Chestnut the Squirrel, noon. A magic and illusion show that will entertain the entire family. At Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft. For information, call 732-747-2266.

Holiday Open House at the Taylor-Butler House, 1 to 4 p.m., Taylor-Butler House, 127 Kings Highway, Middletown.

Spring Lake Candlelight Christmas Inn Tour, 3:30 to 7 p.m. Tour Spring Lake’s Famous Inns and B&B’s decorated in their Holiday Splendor. Sponsored by the Historic Inns of Spring Lake.

A Holiday Doo Wop, 7 p.m. at Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank.

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Band of Brother In-Laws, 8 p.m. at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown. $25. For information, call 732-706-4100.

A Musical Winter Wonderland, 7:30 p.m. at Wilson Hall, Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. A cavalcade of Holiday favorites featuring the Monmouth University Chamber Orchestra, The Jazz Hawks, The Concert Choir, the Chamber Choir, soloists, and a special appearance by the Colts Neck Reformed Church Exultation Ringers. $15. For tickets, monmouth.edu/ events/arts.aspx.

December 9 through 18, “I Do Love the Holidays (Sometimes),” at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. For information, call 732-4629093.

Fascinating Rhythm: The Music of George Gershwin, 2 p.m. The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold. Tickets $18 members, $20 nonmembers. For tickets, 732252-6990.

Vienna Boys Choir, 8 p.m. at Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Tickets are $45, $35, $30, & $25. 732-224-8778.

December 16 to 18, Monmouth Film Festival 2016.

Two River Theater, Monmouth Street, Red Bank. For information, call 732-344-0946.

Bimah Players, An Afternoon of Jewish Skits and Songs, 2 p.m. at The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold. Tickets are $8 members, $10 nonmembers. For tickets, call 732-252-6990.

Monmouth Civic Chorus, Joy To The World, 4 p.m. at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Tickets $5 to $40. To purchase, onmouthcivicchorus. org/orders/ticketsForm.php.

The Many Moods of Christmas, The Shrewsbury Chorale, 3 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 90 Kings Hwy., Middletown.

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The Casual Birder HOWELL – Monmouth County Parks will host “The Casual Birder” on December 1 at 9 a.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center.

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back morning bird walk. We’ll meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk.

A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and older.

This event is free.

To learn more about these Park System activities, visit monmouthcountyparks.com or call the Park System at 732-842-4000.

For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.

Letters To Santa

HOWELL – The Township of Howell will be forwarding letters addressed to Santa, postmarked now through December 9.

Letters should be sent to Township of Howell, c/o Santa Claus, P.O. Box 580, 4567 Highway 9 North, Howell NJ 07731.

Remember to include a return address.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder Gary J. Rich Sr. were joined by Spring Lake Heights Council President Sara King to activate the new traffic light at the intersection of Warren Avenue (CR47) and Old Mill Road.

“Monmouth County continues to actively advance projects to improve our roads and intersections,” said Arnone. “This particular project enhances safety for all travelers at the intersection. We appreciate the support and patience of local residents and the Spring Lake Heights officials as we worked to improve public safety in the area.”

The newly completed project involved the installation of a fully-actuated traffic signal and the addition of pedestrian crossing signals.

Upgraded signing and pavement markings, minor roadway widening and ADA compatible sidewalk and crosswalks were also installed at the busy intersection.

These improvements will help address the operational and safety concerns identified at this intersection.

“This is an LED traffic light that costs less to operate and is eco-friendly,” Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr. said. “This set-up also has an eight hour battery back-up that will keep the intersection operational in the event of a power outage. It is a great improvement for the residents of Spring Lake Heights.”

The contractor for this project was Earle Asphalt Company, Farmingdale, at a total contract cost of $375,000.

Christmas Tree And Menorah Lighting

HOWELL – The Township of Howell is hosting a Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting on December 5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the municipal building, 4567 Highway 9 North.

There will be very limited parking at the municipal building complex. A shuttle bus

will be provided from Howell Commons.

Music and singing, hot drinks and snacks, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a giant human snow globe will all be available.

The township is asking guests to donate nonperishable food items that will be distributed locally.

Christmas Pajama Party

HOWELL – The Howell Elks will host a Christmas pajama party at 7 p.m. on December 16.

The party will be catered buy members are asked to bring dessert.

There will be a cash bar.

There is not cost for members and their spouses or significant others.

Members can bring other guests for $5 each.

There will be a pirate gift exchange. Bring a $20 gift to play.

Those who bring a new, unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots will receive one free bar drink.

The lodge is located at 84 Ramtown Greenville Rd.

Indoor Flea Market

HOWELL – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Rd., will hold its indoor flea market, Attic Treasures Flea Market, on December 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendor tables are $20 each.

For more information, call Ken French at 732-616-2850 or Tommy Campagna at 732804-3052.

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Of�icials Break Ground For Medical Facility

DESKTOP SMARTPHONE –Photo courtesy NJ National Guard SEA GIRT – At the Sea Girt National Guard Training Center officials broke ground for a new medical facility on November 9. From the left are Manasquan Mayor Ed Donovan, Rep. Chris Smith and Brig. Gen. Mike Cunniff, head of the NJ National Guard.

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HOWELL – The Township Council is seeking interested citizens to volunteer and serve on the various boards, commissions, committees and representative/liaison appointments for the year 2017.

Vacancies exist on the following: Community Alliance, Environmental Commission, Farmers Advisory Committee, Lake Restoration & Wildlife Committee, Mobile Home Rent Stabilization and Control Board, Municipal Green Team, Open Space Preservation Task Force, Planning Board, Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, Shade Tree Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

The Township also seeks representative/ liaison appointments for Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders Representative,

Manasquan River Regional Sewerage Authority Representative, and Metedeconk Watershed Protection Alliance Representative.

Interested persons should forward an application by December 16 to Penny A. Wollman, Howell Township Clerk, P.O. Box 580, Howell, NJ 07731. She can be reached by email at clerk@twp.howell.nj.us or fax at 732-414-3232.

Statement of Purpose for each Board, Commission, and Committee, and Applications may be found at the Howell Township Website, twp.howell.nj.us.

Applications will also be available in the Township Clerk’s Office, 4567 Route 9, Howell.

For more information, call 732-938-4500, ext. 2150 or 2152.

Big Band Era Swings Into Prince Of Peace Church

HOWELL – The Nocturnes Big Band will recreate the swinging jazz sound of the Big Band Era, performing many original scores from the 40s through the present on Decem-

ber 4 at 3 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Rd. Light refreshments will be served.

A donation of $10 per person is requested.

Harp Concert

LAKEWOOD –Christ United Methodist Church will host a harp concert at 4 p.m. on December 3 at the church, 678 5th St. Elaine Christy, harpist, holds a doctorate degree from The Manhattan School of Music and

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Tickets are $15 per person. Children ages 8 and younger are free.

Blood Drive HOWELL – Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church will hold its next blood drive on December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The church is located at 434 Aldrich Rd.

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Garden State Philharmonic Welcomes New Leadership

TOMS RIVER – Now celebrating its 61st anniversary season, the Garden State Philharmonic has already launched another year of fine music with its first Series concert of the season, Sousa-pa-ooza, being a near sell-out and a new leadership.

On the Board side, Kenneth J. Malagiere has taken a step back from his role as President, a role held for nearly four consecutive terms, into the role of Treasurer. James Buffum, known by many simply as Jim, will begin his first term as President for the Board of Directors this fall.

At the staff level, fans will also notice a change.

Thomas Stephens, who has served as Managing Director for five years, has stepped back into a development consulting role following a family-driven relocation to Alabama. This change gives way to the arrival of Allison Walter who will be assuming the role of Managing Director.

“I am sure I speak for Mr. Malagiere as well when I say that although our roles are changing, our commitment to the Garden State Philharmonic goes unchanged. Economic factors have forced the GSP to operate with meager staff and financial supports for years. Hopefully, in our new roles we can

help change that picture while Jim, Allison and Maestro LaGruth continue to focus on the organization’s core. We could not have envisioned a team more passionately committed to the GSP’s success,” commented outgoing director Thomas Stephens. “Jim and Allison add new voices and vision to an already respected institution.”

The Garden State Philharmonic’s Board of Directors officially welcome new Board members added in the last six months: Lauren M. Dooley, Esq., Lisa Carta (Investors Bank), Debra J. Darcy (Investors Bank), Linda M. Kelly, Esq., and Zarita Mattox-Wright, Ph.D. The dedication and passions of these community representatives add to the existing experience of Jim Buffum, Kenneth J. Malagiere, Ann Marie Baker, Estelle Webman Brodkey, Sylvia Davis, Rosalie Harvey, Judith G. Leone, Renee Lomell, Mario A. Marano, Karen C. Porcello, and Lynda E. Rabens. Applications from interested community members for Board and/or committee roles continue to be accepted.

Call 732-255-0460 or e-mail awalter@ gardenstatephilharmonic.org for applications and information.

For more information, visit GardenStatePhilharmonic.org.

Pearl Harbor 75 Years Later

COLTS NECK – Former Superintendent of Schools, Marine Corps Captain and teacher Dr. James Kane will present “Remembering Pearl Harbor,” a lecture designed to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor at Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Colts Neck Library on December 2 at 2 p.m.

Kane, who is currently a history professor at William Paterson University, will speak on what President Franklin Roosevelt defined as “a date which will live in infamy,” relating stories about the impact of the sudden attack on a tropical island on a peaceful Sunday morning in the central Pacific.

His talk will give information on the

chaos left in the wake of the attack, the amount of damage incurred by the nation’s Pacific fleet, and the loss of more than 2,400 Americans, both military and civilian, during the bombing which plunged this country into World War II. Kane will use slides of the actual attack and an audio presentation to tell the haunting story, described as “a must see for all Americans.”

The program is offered at no charge and no reservations are necessary. For further information on the Monmouth County Library and the programs offered at Colts Neck and each of the other library branches and headquarters library, visit monmouthcountylib.org.

Spanish Language Monmouth County Special Needs Registry Pamphlets Available MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Special Needs Registry is a voluntary and free program sponsored by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police Association. The foundation of the SNR is a secure website, where people can register themselves or a loved one with any type of special need so that first responders will be better able to serve those in need of assistance, especially in emergency situations.

Its intent is to provide this service to all persons, including children, adults and elders, who might require any type of spe-

cialized assistance during an emergency situation. Those who are eligible to be registered include, but are not limited to, people with mobility impairments of any kind, individuals with Autism, Alzheimer’s Disease, developmental/intellectual disabilities, oxygen/electricity dependence, life threatening allergies, mental illness, visual or auditory impairments, or PTSD. Spanish language pamphlets with information on the Monmouth County Special Needs Registry are now available by calling 732-431-7160, ext. 7500 or by emailing SNR@mcponj.org.

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of the high school kids then took the time to hide all of the elementary school kids’ rocks,” Matthews added.

The idea, the administrators said, came from Hamilton Township, which has its own Facebook page with more than 7,000 members. That group credits their project based on similar groups from Missouri and Tennessee.

The administrators – Alyse Kreig, Cheryl Carroll Grochowski, Tina Bell, and Mat-

thews – said the point isn’t to collect or find the most rocks.

“The fun and spirit of the movement is set by its participants,” they said. “Getting the most rocks means nothing whereas spreading the most rocks does!”

The rock-finding is geared toward children, but both children and adults have taken to painting the rocks. And some are exquisite; one is a life-like turtle head, another is a purple-hatted, white-bearded wizard. Others show the happy scribblings of children.

“Some of the favorite locations for rocks to be hidden are at the ‘Home Run Garden,’ the

NE park, ‘The little Library,’ Oakford Lake, IGA (New Egypt Market Place), and the local businesses on main street,” Matthews said. She’s a ninth-generation New Egypt resident. “The community has never been so close in years. When you go out to hide rocks, or find them, you run into a fellow painter/hider. It has brought people together in such a positive way.”

Matthews said they are having some problems with people not re-hiding the rocks.

“The whole idea of this project, is to get people out of the house, doing things together like hunting for painted rocks. Aren’t we supposed to find them, take and post photos of them, say where we found them...then rehide them for others to enjoy?” participant

Patrick Riordan said. “It’s about sharing the joys as well...please re-hide the treasures you find, in that others can do so as well.”

“The best thing about the rocks for families is spending time together. I believe it has brought friends and families closer – and it gets people outside and moving. Not only promoting togetherness, but supersize as well. Like I say, if you spend time with yourself, your partner, your kids, your pet, or a friend, that is the best treasure; finding a rock is an added bonus,” Matthews said.

The group can be found at facebook.com/ groups/ROCKONNEWEGYPT. The group is closed, and administrators do check profiles to ensure participants are from New Egypt or have mutual friends in the group.

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Left, Aubry, who lives in Cookstown but goes to New Egypt schools, feels a part of the community because she can be involved hiding and finding rocks, as her mother told Julia Matthews. Here she is at Volunteer Park. Right, Joey and Bella Merwin outside their mother’s dance studio in downtown New Egypt, after a huge find.

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Professional Profile Garden State Radiation Oncology

Toms River Surgeon Dr. Barbara Schneider Saves Lives, One Breast At A Time

By Joyce Blay Cancer patients have a “breast” friend in Toms River surgical specialist Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S., radiation oncology.

Dr. Schneider believes in treating the whole patient.

“Breast cancer is not just a medical illness, it’s a psychological illness,” she tells a visitor. “Patients not only ask themselves, ‘Am I going to live?’ They also ask themselves, ‘What am I going to look like?’

While Dr. Schneider treats men as well as women, she maintains that women as a group react to a diagnosis of breast cancer differently than men.

“Breast cancer is different from any other cancer because breasts are so visible and prominent in a woman,” Dr. Schneider says. “Breast cancer is almost a betrayal of who the patient is as a woman.”

A patient undergoing treatment for breast cancer may not only suffer the loss of a breast, but the loss of her hair.

Dr. Schneider is that patient’s staunch advocate, supported by a network of specialists that work with her to ensure that patients diagnosed with breast cancer receive the

most appropr iate plan of treatment.

“I feel very strongly about my patients,” she says. “I give them a treatment plan that addresses all of their needs.”

The years have only strengthened her resolve to continue that practice.

Dr. Schneider began her academic career as a biology major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. In 1977, she graduated from Albany Medical College. She interned at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center in New York City, then completed the rest of her 5-year surgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

In 19 8 5, D r. Sc hnei der brought her medical expertise to Toms River, NJ, where she opened a private practice.

She has hospital privileges with Community Medical Center.

Because Dr. Schneider is a woman, she of fer s the predominantly female breast cancer patients she treats a uniquely empathetic and compassionate understanding of their needs.

She also offers a range of other surgical procedures in the treatment of various diagnosed conditions.

While Dr. Schneider treats

many different conditions, the majority of her patients are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Each breast is as individual as the person being treated, Dr. Schneider maintains. Her goal is to save both patient and breast. As an expert in the technique of oncoplastic surger y, which inc reases the rate of breast conservation, she has a greater rate of success than many other surgeons nationwide reported. Her local recurrence rate following breast conserving surgery is less than 1% compared to a nationwide rate of 9.7%.

All patients are in good hands as soon as they enter Dr. Schneider’s office, conveniently located next to Community Medical Center. Dr. Schneider’s two experienced assistants share her philosophy, she says. They expertly assess each patient in order to triage their needs prior to seeing Dr. Schneider.

Patients praise Dr. Schneider’s work and her results in comments posted online.

“You and your staff were professional, compassionate and caring,” Gail wrote in her online rating of Dr. Schneider.

“I’d recommend you to anyone.”

Another patient expressed gratitude to Dr. Schneider for

Dr. Barbara P. Schneider, M.D., F.A.C.S. the results she achieved.

“Thank you for 6 years cancer free!” Donna exclaimed in her online comment.

Still another patient commented on Dr. Schneider’s warmth and understanding, as well as the quality of her surgical expertise.

“I felt as if you knew me although we had just met,” Sue wrote in an online post. “You took all my fears, worries, and concerns put them on a table and tackled them BEFORE I had the chance to verbalize them. You do know the “being” beyond the human and made a scary situation very calm. I had no post- op pain and have never seen such a beautiful incision line.”

In 2015, Dr. Schneider received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition from Vitals, a New Jersey organization that annually honors the nation’s favorite doctors based on patient reviews and ratings.

For the past 35 years, Dr. Schneider has strived to help

her patients survive, as well as thrive, despite a diagnosis of breast cancer.

The odds are increasingly in their favor.

“A diagnosis of breast cancer is no longer a death sentence,” Dr. Schneider says. “One of the biggest reasons is the inc reased use of sc reen ing mammograms since the 1980s. Why should anyone check out at age 70 when they may have a good quality of life until they’re 90? At any age, a screening mammogram is the best investment a woman can make in her quality of life.”

For further information, visit Dr. Schneider’s Web site at barbaraschneidermd.com.

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

Mouth-Watering Pesto Spaghetti Squash

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Today I’m sharing my favorite recipe for a healthy pesto-inspired spaghetti dish.

This colorful, fabulous dish is loaded with healthy nutrients and includes the supplement ‘aloe vera juice’ which you can’t even taste.

As for health benefits, spaghetti squash has a fair amount of beta carotenoids as well as soluble fiber. It only has 40 calories compared to 200 from traditional pasta. Please try spaghetti squash, it’s worth the effort.

Because I write for a living, I always ask the produce department to saw it in half in the back. (I am not real good with sharp knives!)

My pesto sauce has a dash of aloe vera juice, (whole leaf, USDA organic). Aloe is an ancient medicinal plant that has activity against H. pylori which can cause bad breath and gastric ulcers. About 87 percent of peole with halitosis have H. pylori. Interestingly, a specific aloe protein (named 14 kDa) can block growth and spreading of Candida fungal infections.

I use organic grape seed oil in my pesto sauce. Grape seed oil does a good job at strengthening and repairing broken or torn capillaries and blood vessels (think spider veins and varicose). Indirectly, this improves your circulation, another plus for people with diabetes who have impaired circulation and are prone to foot ulcers and amputations.

Obviously, basil is the star of the pesto sauce, and basil is very rich in blood-clotting vitamin K and manganese. Manganese spurs production of biologically active thyroid hormone (which burns fat) and it also makes Superoxide Dismutase, a potent detoxifying enzyme. Manganese forms your enzyme

called “prolidase,” which makes collagen in your skin.

Basil is a lot like a natural antibiotic especially against certain staph and pseudomanas infections. Enough about nutrition, right now, I’m providing my recipe which may be served as the main dish with warm bread and butter, or beside your roasted turkey.

Ingredients Pesto Sauce: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (or Asiago) 1/4 cup grape seed oil 1 1/2 teaspoons aloe vera juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt & Pepper to taste Squash: 1 meium spaghetti squash 1/2 cup water Directions: Blend the Pesto Sauce ingredients together in a food processor. If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water to alter consistency. Pesto may be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. One serving has only 19 calories and 1.8 grams of total fat!

To make the spaghetti squash, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve spaghetti squash and place face-down in a lightly oiled glass baking pan. Pour water in pan around squash.

Cook for one hour or until you can push a fork through the skin easily. Remove from oven, and carefully scoop seeds out and discard. Scrape the “spaghetti” out of the squash using a fork. Top with Pesto sauce and additional grated cheese. This will make you drool!

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Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar

ASBURY PARK – The Asbury Park Bazaar and the Market Asbury Park have partnered to bring the fourth annual Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar, which will take place every Saturday and Sunday, November 26 through December 18, noon to 5 p.m., in the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall.

The Holiday Bazaar will include dozens of vendors, artists and makers selling unique holiday gifts and artisan goods: handmade jewelry, accessories, clothing, art, photography, home goods, vintage, food, and more.

Artists and vendors will be selling in festive tents in alongside The Market Stands, brought to you by the Market Asbury Park.

“We’re transforming the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, one of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in Asbury Park, into a winter wonderland – reminiscent of holiday markets you would find in Europe,” said Jenny Vickers, Founder & Event Organizer, Asbury Park Bazaar. “You can listen to holiday music and drink spiced wine or hot cider while shopping for amazing holiday

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gifts or take photos with Santa under a giant tree. We’ll also have a series of kids and holiday workshops, live art, and holiday pictures with Pop Shop Photobooth. There really is nothing else like it around!”

The Asbury Park Bazaar focuses on making shopping more meaningful and fun this holiday season. The events will feature local vendors, artists, and makers; live holiday music and special performances; a giant Christmas tree and photos with Santa; a glühwein (spiced warm wine) and hot cider tent and many other festive treats at The Anchor’s Bend; and kids crafts.

New this year is a series of Holiday Workshops at The Market Asbury Park including holiday wreaths and soy candle making, macrame workshops and more! The event is free and all ages and will benefit the AP Toy & Coat Drive. Bring a toy or lightly used coat and help someone in need this holiday season.

For more info, visit asburyparkbazaar. com.

Monmouth Civic Chorus Brings Holiday Favorites To Red Bank RED BANK – The sounds of the season will fi ll the air when the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus performs Joy to the World on December 18 at 4 p.m. at the historic Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St. Following last year’s rousing premiere of a Christmas Suite by MCC’s Artistic Director Dr. Ryan James Brandau, the chorus will perform an expanded edition of the Suite featuring newly added carols.

Concert-goers will enjoy an array of holiday favorites including O Holy Night, Auld Lang Syne, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Deck the Hall, all ar-

tistically arranged for chorus and orchestra by Brandau. Intertwined throughout the Suite will be classical stalwarts from Handel’s beloved Messiah and Bach’s magnificent Christmas Oratorio.

Tickets for premium seating are $45 adult, $40 senior, $35 group (10 or more), $10 student. Tickets for regular seating are $30 adult, $27 senior, $25 group, $5 student. Tickets and information are available at www.monmouthcivicchorus. org or (732) 933-9333.

For tickets and information, call 732933-9333 or visit monmouthcivicchorus. org.

Howell Police Seek Suspect In Armed Robbery

HOWELL – The Howell Township Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect of an armed robbery, which occurred on November 7 at approximately 6 p.m., at the “Shoe Palace” store located at 6951 Rt.9 North.

On November 7, at approximately 6 p.m., a suspect described as a black male/approximately six feet tall/muscular build/ wearing a black “North Face” sweatshirt with black flannel style pants, entered the store, at which time it was occupied by store employees, as well as customers to include children. The suspect then brandished a black handgun, ordered the occupants of the store to the ground, and demanded the clerk behind the counter to hand over the money in the register, while pointing the firearm at him. The store clerk complied and the suspect fled the store on foot, without further incident,

across the highway, west bound toward Ford Road.

Area surveillance footage shows the suspect walk to the store, from the area of an adjacent commercial lot, after he was observed by the store employees walking back and forth multiple times, before entering.

Patrol officers responded, established an area perimeter with the assistance of a K9 unit, but were unable to locate the suspect in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Howell Township Police Department Detective Anthony Romano at (732)9384575 ext. 2879 or by e-mail at aromano@ howellpolice.org.

Anonymous tips can be sent to the Monmouth County crimestoppers at 800-6714400 or Text “MONMOUTH” plus the tip to 274637 (CRIMES).

The Lion In Winter

RED BANK – Two River Theater (Artistic Director John Dias, Managing Director Michael Hurst) presents James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter, directed by Tyne Rafaeli. Performances will begin in Two River’s Rechnitz

Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., on November 12 and continue through December 4. The opening night performance is November 18 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available from 732-345-1400 or tworivertheater.org.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law.

Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trail Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims.

A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member. (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator.

The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity.

Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients.

Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law. Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate. In fact the statute specifically states that

“the amount recovered in proceedings under this chapter shall be for the Michael J. Deem Esq. exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent…” Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the intestacy laws of New Jersey. (See N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3 and N.J.S.A.3B:5-4).

Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death. In fact the Act states that “if any person so entitled…were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court…” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent.

Dependency must be actual and not merely legal. Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent.

Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree. For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency. In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir.

If you or a loved one have any questions about a potential Wrongful Death case please contact Michael J. Deem. Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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Local Roller Derby League Ongoing Recruitment

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Central Jersey Roller Vixens welcome women from the Monmouth county area to join this flattrack roller derby league and learn to play an exciting, full-contact sport at weekly practices in Middletown and Aberdeen.

The only requirements members must meet are these: they must be at least 18 years old and have proof of health insurance. New recruits are welcome to borrow protective gear during initial practices.

The Central Jersey Roller Vixens accept skaters regardless of experience level.

League mates and coaches offer training and support as you learn the skills and rules of women’s flat-track roller derby at the team practices.

The league currently has an open door policy where everyone is welcome and training is provided.

In addition to skaters, the Central Jersey Roller Vixens welcome men and women to join as referees and league volunteers.

The Central Jersey Roller Vixens host home games at Tab Ramos in Aberdeen, and have community and promotional events in locations around Red Bank and Bay Shore area.

Be sure to check out this exciting sport as the league welcomes new skaters.

To learn more about the Central Jersey Roller Vixens, visit centraljerseyrollervixens.com.

To join a practice, email vixensrecruiting@ yahoo.com.

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New Jersey Natural Gas Announces Holiday Energy Hog Promotion

WALL – New Jersey Nat ural Gas (NJNG) will have its Holiday Energy Hog Promotion on Facebook. Each Tuesday, from now to December 6, a photo of the Energy Hog will be posted on Facebook.com/NewJerseyNaturalGas, along with a holiday themed energy-saving tip. For every “like” each photo gets on the NJNG Facebook page, NJNG will donate $1, up to $10,000, to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris County to help fight hunger in our service territory. Participants will learn helpful ways to save on their energy bills this holiday season, while raising money for a good cause.

This holiday season, NJNG and Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) are pleased to partner on this unique approach to promoting energy efficiency and community involvement. NJNG has been a sponsor of the Alliance to Save Energy’s (ASE) Energy Hog Program since 2010,

helping to bring energy education to both the classroom and public events.

“We’re delighted the Energy Hog will be busy this holiday season spreading some cheer and helping people learn more about how they can save energy and money,” said Scott Thach, vice president at the Alliance to Save Energy, a national advocacy group promoting energy efficiency. “It’s hard to think of two more noble causes than fighting hunger and being more efficient with our energy resources, and New Jersey Natural Gas should be commended for their leadership in doing both.”

“Regardless of how you celebrate this season, holiday bills can add up quickly.

We are happy to share some great advice to help reduce energy bills through this promotion. Plus it shows the types of the energy-saving tips NJNG shares on social media throughout the year,” added Anne-Marie Peracchio, director of conservation and energy policy at NJNG.

Cheesecake Fundraiser HOWELL – The Howell Elks is holding a cheesecake fundraiser.

No sugar and samplers cost $21 per cake.

All are cakes are $19 per cake.

Orders are due by December 2.

Orders can be placed at HowellElks.com.

Click on “fundraisers.”

All proceeds go to the convention.

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Letters:

A Thank You To Manchester Residents

Continued From Page

It is time Christie is forcibly awakened from his manic delusional arrogance to the reality of a public who does not support him continuing to exercise the powers of governor.

Municipal and county governments should start passing resolutions declaring that Christie is a liar and criminal who is unfit to serve as governor, with any tax revenue to be directed to the state government held in interest-bearing escrow accounts until Christie is gone from office.

Instead of spending money on Christie’s lavish out-of-state travel, we’d surely be better off buying a guillotine to punish him with.

Eric Hafner Toms River

The 2016 election is finally in the rear view mirror. At the end of the long campaign season, the public is grateful that the phone calls, mailers, radio and TV ads have ended, while the candidates either bemoan the reasons they lost, or exalt in their victory.

We, the “Continued Good Government Team” candidates, won the trust and confidence of our residents, and with it the three Manchester Town Council seats that were up for election.

The three of us -- Councilmen James Vaccaro, Sam Fusaro, and Charles Frattini -- wish to thank all our friends and supporters who made our victory possible. Now that the election has passed, we need to roll up our sleeves and get back

to the process of tightening our belts, and continue to ensure that every dollar spent or person hired at Town Hall is both essential and in the best interest of our residents.

In our form of Government, the Council members are guardians of the purse strings, and we intend to continue to work with our Mayor, to make Manchester the town other communities want to emulate.

During World War II, the Marines had an expression “Gung Ho,” which means “pull or work together.” When we can incorporate this motto into our Township’s lexicon, and mean it, we shall all benefit.

James Vaccaro Sam Fusaro Charles Frattini Manchester Councilmen

Shrewsbury Chorale Holiday Concert MIDDLETOWN – The Shrewsbury Chorale presents The Many Moods of Christmas on December 18 at 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 90 Kings Hwy. Neil Brown conducts four suites of favorite carols from The Many Moods of Chr ist ma s, plus select ions f rom Handel’s Messiah, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Four Nutcracker Favorites, and more.

Includes reception. ADA accessible.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for children. Advance sales are discounted.

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Furnished apartment. No smoking.

No pets. Month to month rent, utilities included in fee, $850/month. 1 month security deposit. 609-339-9450. (48) For Lease - 1160 SF, deli space located in a busy mini mall. Join other businesses like US Post Office, bank, hair salon, weekly flea market, etc. in Holiday City, Toms River.

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Auto For Sale 2000 Ford F-250 - Super duty, supercab, XLT, long bed, 7.3L, auto, 4WD, power windows, seats, locks, Cap with tool boxes. 8 1/2 Ft Western Plow. 240,000mi. $7,000 OBO. 732-684-4922. (t/n)

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Items For Sale Guitars For Sale - ‘72 Fender Strat. ‘77 Les Paul custom. ‘82/83 Fender Strat Elite. All mint condition. Dave 732-657-4421.

(47) Two 1999 Seadoo GTI Jetskis - With double trailer. Less then 50 hours use. $3,500. 908-910-9310. (t/n) Full length Mink Coat - Like new.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(52) Micromedia Publications is seeking a FULL TIME ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR/NEWS WRITER, with at least two or more year’s experience, to help manage seven of its community newspapers and high-traffic website in Ocean/Monmouth. The assistant news editor will answer directly to the news editor and GM, will be responsible for news gathering and reporting, writing stories for print and web, proofreading and copy editing. Excellent news judgment and communication skills are imperative.

The candidate must also be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure. Knowledge of Ocean and Monmouth County is required. In addition to working out of our Lakehurst office, the candidate must be able to attend municipal meetings and community events – some nights and after hours are required. Car and driver’s license A MUST. Local candidates preferred. Micromedia Publications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, vacation time and health benefits.

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NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! HVAC-Service Tech/Installers Hiring now! Experience a plus, will train. Great work environment.

Company vehicle. Year round/paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or fax resume 732-349-6448.

(49) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) 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) Teacher Assistant - PT. 24 hours per week, Monday-Tuesday-Friday. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100.

(49) Personal Care Assistants - PT to help our assisted living residents with laundry, bed making, and meals. Hours TBD. May be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or (10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Rate is $9/hour. Apply in person to The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (48) S n ow Plowers Wan t ed - Must have own truck and plow. Must be available 24/7. Start rate $80/ hour. Call 732-451-1390 or email (48) tonydecarlo@verizon.net Loader Or Backhoe Operators Needed - For snow work for season 2016-2017. Must be willing to put a snow box on your machine or have your own. Call 732-451-1390 or email (48) tonydecarlo@verizon.net.

Carpenters/Glaziers - Experience installing windows and doors. Clean drivers license. Call 732-919-0011 or jobs@gssindllc.com ATTN: Gary. (51) Caulkers - Needed for storefront company. Experience caulking windows.

Clean Drivers license. Call 732-9190011 or jobs@gssindllc.com (51)

Services Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Home Health Aide – Light house work, errands, shopping, appointments, personal care. With experience and references. Available. Call Dawn, 908 391-4211.

(52) House Cleaning - I will clean home. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513.

(51) Junk Removal – We Haul It All! Furniture, yard waste, construction debris, appliances, metals, concrete, dirt and sand. Call 732-998-4725.

Free estimates.

(52) “Extras Cleaning Service” - Discount, reliable, polite, extra - effort.

SPECIAL $20 for referrals! Natural products option. Senior discount. Call Jo 732-678-3433. (48)

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Landscape Services - Leaf clean ups, pavers, mulch, stone, and sod installations. Free estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681. (t/n) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors.

Very neat. Special senior discounts.

Reasonable, affordable, insured.

References. Low winter rates.

License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851.

(52) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) We Do It Nice Because We Do It Twice - 2 coats on everything.

Interior, exterior painting. Call John 732-330-8893.

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Services My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Bonded and insured. Weekly,bi-weekly, monthly or a one time treat. Let’s get your home ready for the holidays. Please call Donna at 732-232-7058 or 732-9148909. 20 years experience, reliable and professional. References available. (51) All in 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Including mobile home repairs, tar roofing, remodeling. Painting, powerwashing, carpentry, custom decks, kitchen/bathroom remodeling, window, doors, screens, replaced/ repaired, yard work, clean ups. No job too big or too small, we do it all. $ave Call Clark 732-850-5060. (48)

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Call Bob at 732-269-6191.

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Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120.

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(44) Mature Polish Lady - will do housecleaing, has many years of experience and is very trustworthy. Will clean your home the right way.

Call Ava 732-581-4726.

(51) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates.

Very patient with slow learners.

I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer!

I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge.

Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Gerard’s Watch & Jewelry Repair - Master watch maker. Expert battery replacement. 908-507-3288.

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(48) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(48) Andersen Windows/Doors, Skylights Expertly repaired/installed, siding, water leaks, carpentry, custom closets.

All home repairs. Call Gerard 732829-6109. Lic. #13VH04079200. (48) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 Halloween costume part 5 640 acres: Abbr.

9 Longtime employee 14 Death Valley’s is the lowest in North Amer.

15 Mammoth feature 16 China’s Zhou __ 17 “Dirty Jobs” host Mike 18 County Kerry’s isle 19 Deep chasm 20 *Manhattan site of Strawberry Fields 23 “So long” 24 Young horse 25 One from Nairobi 27 Ultimate conclusion 30 Made of oak, e.g.

32 Small swallow 33 Pumps or clogs 35 Thin piece of change

38 __ out a living 39 *Prepare for printing 42 Guy’s partner 43 Bank (on) 45 Glue in a hobbyist’s kit 46 “Let me think ... “ 47 Utter madness 50 Michelangelo masterpieces 52 Tallied, with “up” 54 Group after boomers 55 “How relaxing!”

56 Process for selecting theatrical performers, and a hint to the first word of the answers to starred clues 62 Bit of luck 64 Place for koi 65 Prefix with distant 66 Italian ball game 67 Woodworking tool 68 Put on a pouty face 69 Filled (in), as a comic strip 70 Frog’s kiddie-lit

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A few weeks ago my son told me that my daughter-in-law went into my wallet and stole my card. I am totally lost as what to do.

Answer: I think that you already know some of your choices. You can go to the police and start there. That, however, may complicate your life in other ways.

More than likely your son is in a bad marriage already. I think no matter what you decide, making

the credit card company whole (today) is your best choice.

I think this one may be worth a phone call to an attorney. I don’t want for you to spend more money, but the $100 or $150 spent may be worth it. It shouldn’t take more than one conversation. If I were an attorney I’d give you exact legal advice.

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Business Profile

Bartley

tried to do is be leaders in our field,” Scalo says.

For the past three decades, that has been the hallmark of the Bartley experience for residents and the staff that serve their healthcare needs.

Bar tley Healthc are opened as a 120 -bed skilled nursing home in 1985, one year after breaking ground.

Scalo says the facility’s first residents were in their seventies, but stayed into their eighties and late nineties.

Bar tley Healthc are began expanding its’ range of services and facilities by opening a memory care unit and a post-acute rehabilitation unit where patients typically stay less than 30 days, then return to their homes.

Today, Bartley Healthcare is a 234-bed facility offering a full range of skilled nursing services for orthopedic conditions and post-surgical joint replacements; cardiac and post-cardiac surgery recovery programs; enteral feeding; IV therapy, multiple trauma; pain management; respiratory; stroke; tracheostomy; and wound care.

The campus facilities

Healthcare Provides Home Sweet Home For Adult Residents

By Joyce Blay There’s no place like home, and for seniors at all stages of their adult lives, there’s no place like Bartley Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation and The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living.

Conveniently located off County Line Road in Jackson, you’ll receive a friendly greeting and a welcoming smile from staff members or Bartley residents.

One of them may be Emilia Harrison, who turned 93 years old on December 4, 2015, and has been a Bartley resident for over five years.

“I don’t know where the time went,” she tells a visitor.

Emilia enjoys soaking up the sunshine outdoors on a regular basis, but says that residents have a wide variety of activities from which to choose.

“You do what you want to do,” she says.

For thirty years, Bartley

Healthcare has provided that flexibility to seniors requiring a wide range of facility services, thanks to Chief Executive Officer Philip Scalo and his physician partners.

“My partners had a very big practice in Jackson,” Scalo says. “We thought we could open a facility and do a very good job meeting residents’ needs.”

With his financial and legal expertise, Scalo and his physician partners make a good team.

Others think so, too.

The Orchards at Bartley has rec eived nu merous awards for excellence from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in partnership with the Healthcare Asso ciation of New Jersey (HCANJ); the American Healthcare Association/ National Center for Assisted Living; and the Assisted Living Federation of America.

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also offer inpatient and gathering areas.

Residents can share outpatient rehabilitation; Family recreational their Bartley adventure assisted living; memory oppor tunities abound with other residents or care programs; respite/ at t h e ne i ghb o r h o o d pursue independent pashospice; and at-home movie theater, green- times, indoors or outservices. house and playground doors. The choice is “We started with a theirs. basic concept, underScalo says that Bartstanding and meeting ley’s core values are the individual needs attitude, trust, teamof both resident and work, integrit y, re patient,”Scalo says. spect and excellence, “Each step of our dewhich he emphasizvelopment has been es on a green bracebased on the need for let with the acronym services. (For exam“A.T.T.I.R.E.” ple,) in the late 1990s, “The key thing we we saw the need for stress is that we’re a memor y care prohome providing the grams.” care levels needed Scalo says that he at a certain phase in and his partners have (an individual’s) life,” plans to add respiraScalo says. “It’s home tor y ser vices and a for (on-site) staff, not What we’ve always just residents. We are sub-acute program for Alzheimer’s patients. tried to do is be leaders very experienced in Even after a resithis community and in our field. dent leaves Bar tley (we) give back to our Healthcare, the facility community.”

–Chief Executive ensures their continBartley Healthcare Officer Philip Scalo ued rehabilitation by Nursing and Rehabilproviding a follow-up for grandchildren. itation is located at 175 program.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of November 26-December 2.

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spread your wings. Cultivate new friendships and widen your circle of acquaintances in the week to come. A close companion or significant other may sweep you off your feet with a brilliant business idea.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can become your own better business bureau. You may be inspired to offer the extra services that people need and want. A friend may help you accomplish one of your most important goals in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Use your head and solutions will jump out at you. Small gifts or kindnesses shared with loved ones might raise your self-esteem and confidence levels. Your focus will shift from group dynamics to family as the week progresses.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is no end to friends. Those who are in close connection might be tired of humdrum routine. Be the best possible friend to your significant other in the week ahead and consider ways to break the monotony.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): New friends, ideas, and viewpoints could inspire you in the week to come. Singles would be wise to steer clear of pursuing new love interests unless looking for a short-lived romance. Strangers might offer helpful financial advice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Stay cool, calm, and collected. Avoid overreacting if a significant other seems too attractive to a new friend. Peace and harmony could be marred by misunderstandings that can be easily avoided in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may meet a variety of people from all walks of life during the work week ahead. When you are at home, however, you may prefer to mingle with those who are more familiar and reliable even if they are less exciting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t put your money where your mouth is. New people in your immediate environment may seem exciting and tweak your interest this week, but financial ventures and romantic notions could swiftly be squashed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Think new and improved. Make a resolution to find ways to enhance your creative projects by using the latest technology. Scratching the itch to do something different might lead to a step forward this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You stave off boredom by going overboard. A backlog of boundless enthusiasm can be put to good use in sports, games, or travel as this week unfolds.

Come out on the top of the heap in healthy competitions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The harder you pull on the oars, the further you will row your boat and make your dreams come true. Someone close could keep a steady hand on the rudder while you merrily float through the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on financial finesse and friendliness. Employing modern techniques and scientific methods can help you make money. Something trendy or quaint might tempt you to loosen the purse strings in the week to come.

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In The Know: Share The Secrets Of The Sea With A Classic Oyster Appetizer

By Wolfgang Puck We’re entering the busiest entertaining time of the year, with holiday par ties com i ng on i n qu ick succession. A nd many home cooks are looking for an easy, all-purpose appetizer that feels extra-special and yet doesn’t demand too much in terms of shopping for special ingredients, extra time in the kitchen or expert cooking skills.

I’d like to suggest an elegant dish that has stood the test of time; something proven to delight your guests, featuring an easy-to-find yet out-of-the-ordinary main ingredient: oysters.

I love oysters. Plump, moist and briny, with a bright taste of the sea, they’re a wonderful complement to the sparkling wine that makes a perfect start to so many holiday parties. The shellfish are at their peak of season right now, being hauled f rom icy ocean waters. You can f i nd them fresh in many well-stocked seafood shops and supermarkets with full-service seafood depar tments, where they’ll be happy - with some advance notice - to shuck them for you, leaving them in their cup-shaped lower half shells, ready to cart home carefully and keep refrigerated on a bed of ice.

Many people love oysters fresh and raw, touched with a squeeze of lemon, cocktail sauce or a “mignonette” of minced shallots, freshly ground black pepper and vinegar. For a convenient and extra-special presentation, however, I sometimes like to serve them quickly cooked in their half-shells, topped with a rich spinach sauce and crispy breadcrumbs in a famous preparation known as Oysters Rockefeller.

Named to honor John D. Rockefeller, then the world’s wealthiest man, the dish was created in 1889 at the classic French-Creole Antoine’s restaurant in New Orleans.

You can still find it heading the menu there today, though its popularity has spread far and wide to anyplace where elegant, old-fashioned dining is prized.

Of course, endless variations on the original have evolved, while Antoine’s keeps their version a well-guarded secret. That secrecy only adds to the recipe’s appeal.

Of course, I don’t mind sharing the secrets behind my own interpretation. I like to saute the spinach for the topping along w it h some g reen on ions, f resh tar ragon and the light, anise-f lavored, feathery fronds from a fennel bulb. For the sauce that binds the mixture, I start with classic bechamel, or white sauce, and then enrich it with egg yolks and cheese to make a Mornay sauce, which I season with cayenne and nutmeg. For the brief baking, I complement the topping with Japanese-style panko breadcrumbs, which produce an extra-crunchy crust.

For an appetizer sure to impress and delight your guests, the work is surprisingly easy. And you can prep the topping well in advance, ready to assemble and bake just before guests arrive.

Here’s to a holiday season ahead filled with a wealth of joy!

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER Serves 4 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups (500 mL) whole milk, heated to a bare simmer Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large pinch cayenne pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 3 green onions, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped feathery fronds of fennel bulb 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 4 cups (1 L) packed fresh baby spinach leaves 2 large cage-free egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed coarsely shredded Gruyere cheese or Parmesan or white cheddar cheese, about 2 ounces (60 g), plus extra for topping Pinches of sugar or drops of honey 1 tablespoon Pernod, or other anise-flavored liqueur 16 fresh raw oysters, shucked, flat top shells removed, oysters loosened from but left in the curved bottom shells 1/4 to 1/3 cup (60 to 85 mL) panko or other coarse dry breadcrumbs Individual leaves of celery, for garnish Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Gradually whisk in the flour. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, whisking almost constantly. Gradually whisk in the hot milk. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne and nutmeg. Simmer, whisking frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes, to make a bechamel sauce.

Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions, chopped fennel fronds and tarragon. Saute until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add the spinach, sprinkle with salt and cook just until wilted, turning with tongs, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a sieve to drain.

To transform the bechamel into a rich Mornay sauce, put the yolks in a small bowl and, while whisking the bechamel very briskly, gradually add the yolks. Whisk in the cheese until smoothly blended.

With a flexible spatula, press down fi rmly on the cooked spinach, turning it several times, to press out excess liquid. Turn the spinach out onto a cutting board and chop fi nely. Transfer to a clean bowl and stir in the Mornay sauce, a few pinches of sugar or drops of honey, and the Pernod.

Position a rack at the top of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 F (260 C). Meanwhile, line a large baking sheet with a 1/4-inch (6mm) layer of kosher salt. Nestle the oysters in their bottom shells in the salt. Spread a generous spoonful of the Mornay-spinach topping over each oyster, covering it completely. Sprinkle evenly with more cheese, then with panko.

Bake the oysters until the topping is bubbling hot and well-browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, spread a 1/4-inch (6-mm) layer of kosher salt on a platter or on 4 large deep plates. Arrange the oysters in the salt. Garnish each oyster with a celery leaf. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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