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Howell Council Calls For School Funding Reform By Daniel Nee HOWELL – Though they have no control over the Howell Township or Freehold Regional school district budgets, the municipal governing body in Howell endorsed a state school funding plan floated by Gov. Chris Christie. Christie’s so-called “fairness formula” would equalize state aid to each student in New Jersey public schools regardless of where they live, with disabled students continuing to receive additional federal aid. As it currently stands, about 60 percent of all state aid flows to 31 low-income, mostly urban districts following a series of state Supreme Court decisions known as the Abbott cases. Christie has said a lack of state funding to suburban schools has led to New Jersey’s highestin-the-nation property taxes and favors a referendum on a future election ballot to equalize the aid. Urban officials and teachers unions oppose the plan, saying it would decimate the finances of urban school districts. That argument did not convince Howell officials, who unanimously threw their support behind the equalization of aid and Christie’s plan. “What we’ve seen is this money going to nice football fields and beautiful swimming pools in these districts, but the education hasn’t gotten better,” said Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro. According to state estimates, Howell residents would save an average of $442 per year if funding were equalized. “If anything is going to accomplish (Funding - See Page 4)
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December 31, 2016
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–Photos by Sara Grillo A trustee at The Villages asked local officials to help provide increased police presence in the neighborhood. By Sara Grillo borhood, and hopes the police can assist. have police control at random times to see HOWELL – The ways a nationwide Reeve Apgar, Safety & Environmental if we can get some coverage on this drug dr ug abuse epidemic is manifesting Trustee for The Villages, spoke out about abuse problem in The Villages,” said Apgar. locally extend into senior communities, the “ongoing” drug abuse problem at the Mayor Bill Gotto suggested Apgar set up a residents said. December 12 township council meeting. meeting with the police chief to identify the One resident of The Villages, a 55 and “I’d like to get a police car there for an issues and find the best path to assistance. over community in Howell, said they see an hour or two a week to monitor the traffic and Signs of an ongoing drug issue are echoed ongoing drug abuse problem in the neigh- the speeding in the area, and also at night to (Drug - See Page 4)
Incidents Up In Howell Schools Bullying Report
By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – The most recent semi-annual Violence, Vandalism and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Report for Howell Schools shows an increase over the same period last year. The report stretches from January to June, 2016, when there were 23 separate incidents. For that period last year, the number was 18. However, the 23 incidents is still fewer than what was reported for that same period of January to June for the years 2014 and 2013, according to the district. Going back further, the 2014 period had 29
incidents, and 2013 period had 44 incidents. Looking at the January to June 2016 numbers, the report showed: Three cases of violence reported; two cases of vandalism; one case of violence and vandalism that involved a weapon; five cases of substance abuse and 12 cases of confirmed HIB during that six month period. In addition, the district conducted 42 staff training sessions and 121 programs for students throughout the district’s 12 schools. By law, the report must be given semi-annually. School Administrator Patricia Callander provided further details of the report at the
October school board meeting, according to the minutes. The third week in October is designated as School Violence Week in New Jersey, she said then. But the district also observed a Week of Respect October 3 through 7. Callendar reported that every district is required to plan activities to prevent school violence and to invite law enforcement personnel to provide activities and training for staff and students throughout the school district. For Howell, these activities included special training sessions on safety for students, drug awareness, bullying awareness and bias prevention.
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any kind of property tax reform, it’s this particular project,” said Councilwoman Pauline Smith. Councilman Robert Walsh said he is in the mortgage business and sees the discrepancy in tax rates between municipalities, with Howell residents paying more than some people in wealthier communities such as Hoboken. An $850,000 home there comes with a tax bill of $5,800, he said. “An $850,000 home anywhere in Monmouth County, and you’re looking at
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by citizens and can be seen on the blog My Home in The Villages, started by residents in the community, who wrote of issues seeing drug paraphrenalia in the trash, and other quality of life issues. Homeow ners i n T he Villages a re residents of Howell Township, located on the border of neighboring Freehold Township. Howell has a crime suppression unit,
property taxes of $15,000 to $22,000 or more,” said Walsh. “It’s now to the point where we literally discriminate against our children, to the fact that we don’t want development today because of school children and the cost to educate them,” said Nicastro. “It’s sad because many of us moved here to give our children a better life, from the cities. For too long, Trenton has not handled this appropriately.” Several other towns have had their elected officials endorse Christie’s plan, such as in Berkeley Township, where Mayor Carmen Amato recommended the council pass a similar resolution.
formed in 2014, and according to the police website, the unit is made up of five officers and “addresses street-level crimes with a strong emphasis on narcotics enforcement within the township.” A recent report on the Howell Police Crime Suppression Unit’s website that ranks the top 10 arresting municipalities in Monmouth County puts Howell in third place, behind only Asbury Park and Neptune, with 806 dr ug-related arrests between January 2015 and June 2016.
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Featured Letter Holiday Poem 2016 It seems as I get older that the holidays play a different role. Yet I yearn for the tradition of carolers as they stroll. My heart can’t help but tingle as I see the decorations around town. They lift up my inner spirit and they wipe away my every frown. But Santa we really need you this year because of the great divide. The warfare on our streets and in our cities, makes me want to hide. We need someone special that has the gift to make us all unite. We need jolly old St Nick to give us a special present to hold on tight. Yet what we need won’t f it in any box and wouldn’t be easy to wrap. You see what we really need is love, so please wake up from that nap. There’s no need to go to Walmart or fight the traffic at the local mall. This year just say “I love you” and you’ve given the best gift of all. Don’t just say it to your
family because they likely know how you feel. Be brave enough to share your love with others, yeah that’s the real deal. Take a moment to speak w it h a st r a nger a nd watch how their smile will appear. Take a moment to talk with a neighbor, have a chat and share a cold beer. There are people that need your love and attention and you don’t have to look far. Make it your mission to share love this holiday season and you’ll be a bright and shining star. So, if you know me personally, please don’t expect to be spoiled with some fancy gift. No rather than offering the materialistic this year’s it’s your spirit that I’ll uplift. I’ll do it by setting an example and hopefully that will hit home. I’ll do it by being thoughtful and offering you this humble poem. Scott Mahnken Bayville
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Letters To The Editor Nomination Defies Logic I issued the following statement upon news of former Governor of Texas Rick Perry’s expected nomination to head the Department of Energy. This nomination defies all logic. Governor Perry is on the record both forgetting about the Energy Department and then later remembering that he wanted to eliminate it. Governor Perry clearly does not recognize the importance the Energy Department plays in ensuring the safety and security of America’s nuclear arsenal and nuclear power plants. “It is also deeply unsettling that our current Secretary of Energy, a renowned nuclear physicist, could be succeeded by a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Governor Perry is simply not qualified for this position and should be rejected. Frank Pallone Jr. Congressman, 6th District
“Military Man” Can Make America Lead Again President-elect Trump is being critiqued for appointing military men to his Cabinet. Men who led troops into battle, smelled the acrid gun smoke, saw how bullets and shrapnel tear through bodies, heard the cries and whimpering of the wounded. These men—soldiers—who walked the narrow path between victory and defeat,
might just be the tempering agent President-elect Trump requires in his position as Commander and Chief of our armed forces. Soldiers, whose tunics are emblazoned with campaign ribbons and battle stars are not armchair politicians, some of whom chose to abscond to Canada when called upon to serve their country. Rather than vilify these Generals, applaud them for answering the call to serve our country again. Harkening back in history to our first President, George Washington, “First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.” He was the first of many who have since answered that call to duty, both militarily and political. “Military Man” is not a title to be stigmatized, but a title to be honored by those of us who in time of strife depend upon their service to keep us free. They are the heroes we sing about in the Star Spangled Banner, “Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave.” We as citizens should welcome their volunteerism to serve with open arms. Perhaps they may assist in keeping ISIS at bay, and even forge a new, more amicable relationship with Israel. This is all new ground being tilled by our President-elect. The past has proved to be unsatisfactory. Victories have been nil, we are still dancing to the tune our enemies play. America must begin to lead again, not follow. Let us be vigilant and not be dominated by any political party. Love for country, and its well being should be the driving force
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for all our efforts. Despite what you may read or hear, we are still the “United States of America.” God bless America, and all it stands for. Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Manchester Township Councilman
Disaster Waiting To Happen Every few months, there have been emergency shutdown after emergency shutdown at Oyster Creek. Now there was another incident happening within a month of each other. These shutdowns are a clear signal that this plant should be permanently shut down. This recent shutdown is even more troubling because they were supposed to fix the problem in November, but the plant is still having the same turbine issues. The constant problems at Oyster Creek shows this plant needs to close sooner than the planned 2020 closing. Oyster Creek is the oldest operating nuclear plant in the country and is showing its age. Closing the plant will also help protect the Barnegat Bay from thermal pollution and fish kills. This plant is like driving a 1969 Chevy Nova in the age of Tesla. This plant has been held together by floss and ceiling wax. The plant seems to mark the change of the seasons since every few months something happens. This time there was another turbine failure. For the past few years, there have been a series of shutdowns. Tritium leaks, compressor problems, pump problems, drywall
liner erosion, turbine control failure…the list keeps growing. It needs to close now it because it is a disaster waiting to happen. By NRC standards, their reports showing frequent equipment failures should be an alarm bell going off. Now there has been another emergency shutdown and even more cause for concern. The only reason the significance was considered low in NRC’s reports was that Exelon didn’t violate any rules. High significance would be considered a catastrophe like Fukushima, which was designed similarly to Forked River. The Three Mile Island accident in Pennsylvania was originally considered moderate until they later determined it was a meltdown at the core. This plant is a disaster waiting to happen. The longer it stays open the greater chance that this facility will pollute Barnegat Bay and kill more fish. This plant should be closed as quickly as possible. The plant was only supposed to last for thirty years, but has extended that by 16 years. This plant must be closed before 2020 so we can eliminate all of these risks. Shutting down the Oyster Creek plant would reduce the algae blooms, improve fish populations and help restore the overall ecosystem of the Barnegat Bay. We need to urge the NRC to close this plant and reduce all its negative impacts to the surrounding ecosystem and people. Jeff Tittel Director New Jersey Sierra Club
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The 21st Century Cures Act, bipartisan legislation supported by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) to refor m a nd st rea m l i ne the federal research and treatment approval process, incentivize the development of lifesaving cu res, and br i ng many other needed i mprove ments to the delivery of health care was signed by the President. Among its many specific provisions, the bill includes signif icant refor ms to ou r f ract u red me nt a l he a lt h s ys t e m , and major provisions to help patients with Lyme disease by establishing a
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national, patient-centric working group championed by Smith and others for many years. “ We h ave s e e n t h a t despite the tremendous advances in research t hat a re u n lock i ng t he myster ies behind some of the most debilitating diseases, cures and treatments remain stymied by institutional biases and outdated and bureaucratic procedu res at N I H and FDA,” said Smith, co-Chairman of numerous bipartisan health cauc u s e s i n clu d i n g t h o s e on Autism, Alzheimer’s, Lyme disease, and Heart and Stroke. “With enact-
ment of the 21st Century Cures Act we will provide the catalyst that puts mor e t r e at me nt s — a nd more af ford able t re atments—in the hands of patients and families who now have limited, if any, options.” The Cures package will boost f u ndi ng for bio medical research at the Na t io n a l I n s t it u t e s of Health ( NIH), promote i nt e r- age ncy d at a c ollection and sharing, and reform the Food and Drug Ad m i n ist r at ion ( F DA) to br ing new therapies and treatments to market sooner. It is designed to accelerate the full cycle
of d iscover y, develop ment and delivery of new treatments and cures for patients in need. Cu r rently, of the est i mat ed 10,0 0 0 k now n diseases, only 500 have effective t reat ments or cures and an estimated 95 percent of rare disease have no FDA approved treatment. NIH estimates it n ow t a ke s 14 ye a r s and $2 billion dollars to develop a new drug. As a remedy, the Cures Act will: create “innovation accounts” to provide for d e d ic a t e d f u nd i ng fo r NIH and FDA Cures-related activities; require NIH to develop and issue
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a six-year strategic plan to ensure biomedical research investments match t he ne e d s of p at ie nt s; provide $4.8 billion for N I H — t he world’s pre mier biomedical research organization —to boost our investment in life-enhancing research that not only mitigates the impact debilitating diseases have on individuals, families and caregivers, but saves money in the long run, as care and services become less expensive and more accessible; i ncent ivi ze the development of drugs for pediatric diseases and reform the FDA approval process for new and in-
novative medical devices; modernize clinical trials to bet ter facilit ate t he shar ing of infor mation and increase representation of underrepresented com mu n it ie s; c re at e a Nat ion a l Ne u r olog ic a l D i s e a s e s Su r vei l l a n c e System to build the infrastructure necessary to advance data collection rega rdi ng neu rological diseases, such as Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases; and provide $1 billion to fund the recently-enacted Comprehensive Addiction and Recover y Act and improve our opioid abuse response.
Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell
Bucco, Singer Bills To Modernize Government Services, Provide Tax Relief Pass Senate Panel
Senator Robert W. Singer
T he Se n at e Com munity and Urban Affairs Committee passed a bill sponsored by Senator Anthony Bucco (R-Morris, Somerset), as well as another piece of legislation sponsored by Bucco and Senator Robe r t Si nge r ( R- O c e a n), t o e nc ou r-
age the modernization of local gover n ments and provide opportunities to cut back on property tax bills. A Senate panel passed leg islat ion sponsored by Sen. Bucco and Sen. Singer to modernize local gover nment and reduce property taxes. “Sadly, many individual gover n ment s a re of ten beh i nd i n t hei r u se of
moder n technology because the cost to make these improvements can be prohibitive, especially in a state where taxpayers are already being asked to pay too much,” Si nger said. “We want to bring services into the 21st Century by creating oppor t u nities for local governments to work together to f inance these projects.”
Along with Bucco, Singer sponsored S-234, which would allow municipalities par ticipating in a shared service project to apply to the Department of Community Affairs for grants and loans to help pay for the technological i mprovement s li ke t he installation of wireless infrastructure. Bucco is also a sponsor on S-1202, which gives
municipalities the opportunity to start sending tax bills, construction permits and receipts for municipal fees via email. Each town would have to pass a n ordi nance to author ize the use of email, and residents who do not request the email option will still be sent a hard copy in the mail. “This gives municipalities so much more bud-
get f lexibility, because they’ll be able to cut out the unnecessary cost of mailing bills to people who would rather get them by email anyway,” Bucco said. “People already get bills for things like cable and utilities sent right to their email. There’s no reason local governments can’t follow this example and pass the savings on to the local taxpayer.”
From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith: Breakthrough Lyme Disease Working Group
Congressman Chris Smith Spea k i ng du r i ng t he debate in the House of Re p r e s e nt a t ive s , Re p. C h r is Sm it h re m i nde d his colleagues that as far back as 1992 he brought together medical officials
at N I H a nd CDC w it h Lyme Disease Association President Pat Smith and other advocates from New Je r s e y who h ig h l ig hted the alarming increasing prevalence of Lyme. Smith later introduced the first bill to bring patients and their advocates into the process—as well as doctors, researchers and on-the-ground off icials f rom st at e a nd cou nt y health organizations—by
creating an interagency Task Force. “My original legislation ensured the individuals impacted by federal policies would have a seat at the table when the decisions are made,” said Smith. “It has taken many years, and several drafts but t ha n k f u lly tod ay’s Cures package includes similar language that will begin the process of addressing the great unmet
needs in the Lyme communit y in an open and transparent manner. “I am thankful to Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Chairman Fred Upton and Lyme community leaders, like Pat Smith of LDA for their tenacity and commitment in getting this done” Specifically, the Cures p a ck a ge w i l l c r e a t e a Working Group comprised of federal and non-federal members tasked with
r e p or t i ng t o C ong r e s s on scientif ic advances, research questions, surveillance activities and emerging strains in species of pathogenic organisms. The members must also represent a “diversity of v iews,” br i ng i ng hop e to American’s suffering from chronic Lyme, Smith noted. “Many have suffered for decades with this debilitating disease, only
to be told that their illness does not exist. Enactment of the Cures package will move us one step closer to acknowledging and addressing the root problems of chronic Lyme,” he said. The CDC estimates that there were over 380,000 cases of Ly me d isease in the US last year, with more than 48,000 cases in New Jersey, which consistently ranks among the top five hardest hit states.
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TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 4, Township of Howell, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2017 on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. on the following dates: January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14 and December 12. A special budget meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. All regular meetings shall be held at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. Public participation at the regular public meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer. The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance. Workshop session meetings for 2017 will be held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of the August meeting which will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017. Regular workshop session meeting dates are: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 7, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11. A special meeting (reorganizational meeting) will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017, at 7:00 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 RamtownGreenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. A special budget meeting will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. All workshop session meetings shall be held at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. The public will not be permitted to participate in the workshop session meetings but may be present. The agenda for the workshop session meetings shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance. The public may be excluded from portions of the regular and workshop session meetings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12. Formal action may be taken at both the regular and workshop session meetings. This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq. By authority of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 4, Township of Howell. MICHAEL L. ACAMPORA, CLERK Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 4 Township of Howell
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HOWELL – AARP’S 55 Alive Driver Safety Program will be held at the Howell Township Senior Center located at 251 Preventorium Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 20. This is a six-hour refresher course for those 50 years or older. There is no test and no behind the wheel driving. The course is geared to seniors’ safety needs. Upon completion, all insurance companies doing business in the state of New Jersey must, by law, give a minimum discount of 5 percent off participants’ auto insurance for the following three years, and two points off of their NJ driving records, if circumstances permit. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, payable to AARP, and includes all materials needed.
AARP’s Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom driver improvement course designed especially for motorists age 50 years and over. Registrations must be made in person or my mail with checks payable to AARP. Mail checks to the Howell Township Senior Center located at 251 Preventorium Road, P.O. Box 580, Howell, NJ 07731. Guests should include their phone number on the check so the center can confirm they received it. Reservations will be confirmed only upon receipt of the check. Registration begins on January 6 in person or by mail. No registrations will be taken over the phone. Participants should bring a sandwich for lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.
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When you think of Parkinson’s disease, you probably think of it as a progressive disorder affecting movement and causing tremors of the hands, arms, legs, jaw and elsewhere. The condition causes movements to be slowed, and a sensation of rigidity and stiffness of the limbs and trunk. Balance can be impacted too. A related condition of Lewy Body Disease may look very similar to Parkinson’s but doesn’t have to show up with tremors. The cognitive f luctuations are hallmark to both disorders. The one thing they have in common is the issue with dopamine. There’s some kind of malfunction associated with either the production of dopamine or the t ranspor t of this ‘passion hor mone’ across the synapse… or maybe suppressed ‘receptor sensitivity’ meaning the dopamine is there but it doesn’t get hugged into the cell. This is known as post-synaptic D2 receptor down-regulation. It can happen to people who do not have Parkinson’s, for example, those aff licted by withd rawal sy mptoms from hydrocodone, or kids who took methylphenidate. When SPECHT studies were conducted in children on ADHD stimulants, researchers concluded that their D2 (dopami ne) receptors were destroyed. They had a maximum of 20 percent functional ability, and this was published in Neuropediatrics in 2003. I want to keep my article simple today because what I have to tell you is rather exciting! It’s about a diabetes dr ug that’s in Phase 2 studies (MSDC-0160), it’s not named yet. The emerging research suggests its role in Parkinson’s
could be even more profound. It’s not due to balancing blood sugar either, it’s because this diabetes age nt i mprove s m it ochond r ial function. Your mitochondria are the organelles that produce energy for you. They help you make ATP. So this diabetes drug belongs to the categor y of “Mitochondrial Ta rget of T h ia zolid i ned iones” modulators or mTOT for shor t. The mTOT drugs make your body more sensitive to insulin. They are insulin sensitizers. Forget insulin for a minute! The novelty of mTOT drugs is really about energy. If you can improve mitochondrial function in brain cells, you then restore the cells’ ability to convert basic nutrients into energ y. Consequently, the cells’ ability to handle potentially harmful proteins is normalized, which leads to reduced inf lammation and reduced death and dysfunction of the neurons. This may help A l z hei mer’s, Pa rk i n son’s disease, Lewy body dementia and other types of cognitive decline. When I worked in Florida nursing homes for 7 years, we saw a lot of this and we had very few tools to use. We had levodopa, a drug from the 70’s that’s still used today but ramping up dopamine isn’t the cure. Side effects are disturbing. If this topic is of interest, I have w r it ten a more comprehensive version and I’ll email it to you when you sig n up for my f ree newsletter at my website, suzycohen.com. Before I leave you, one more thing, your gut microbiome matters, so consider high-quality probiotics. There is a direct connection between the microbiome and Parkinson’s and other neurological disorders including Autism.
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–Photo courtesy Ardena Elementary School HOWELL – The staff at Ardena Elementary School celebrated the season with Ugly Sweater Day earlier this month.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Hanging On The Telephone Dear Joel I ended a relationship with a girl that I had been dating for several years. It started out as a nice relationship when we were both in college. Ever since I broke up with her she has been stalking me. She bombards me with texts, e mails and phone calls. I keep on telling her to leave me alone but she continues to call. Can I hire a lawyer? Answer: You can always hire a lawyer. Finding someone to handle this case seems like a no brainer. Your letter leaves me perplexed. You don’t mention her following you to school or work. She doesn’t appear in restaurants or stores that you are in. Everything that you included in her behavior has either a phone number or e
mail address. The very fact that you haven’t changed either makes me feel that in someway you are inviting this behavior and perhaps subconsciously enjoying it. Making her go away is probably an easy fix if that’s what you really want. Take the time to analyze why you haven’t slammed the door on this one. It will be a lot cheaper than hiring an attorney who will probably give you the same advice. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”
Park System Offers Winter Golf At Bel-Aire, Charleston Springs & Shark River Golf Courses
MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System is keeping several of its golf courses open for play this winter – Bel-Aire Golf Course in Wall, Charleston Springs Golf Course in Millstone, and Shark River Golf Course in Neptune. Golfers will enjoy reduced rates at these courses starting January 1. Weather permitting, courses are open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both reserved tee times and walk-on play will be available. The tee time reservation system is available to those with golf cards. Golfers looking to purchase a golf card may do so at these courses. Weather permitting, the FootGolf course at Bel-Aire Golf Course will remain open through the winter. The highlight of the winter golf sea-
son is the Polar Bear Golf Tournament. Held on January 14 at Shark River Golf Course, Neptune, this 18-hole, individual stroke play tournament (net and gross) is open to all golfers age 12 and up. A Park System Golf Card is not required but a USGA GHIN handicap is required for net competition. The cost is $48 per golfer and includes a continental breakfast. Registration is required and is available online at monmouthcountyparks.com. To lear n more about Park System winter golf or the Polar Bear Golf Tournament, please 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.
Largest Military Solar Energy Project In Northeast Breaks Ground
JOI N BASE – A g rou ndbrea k i ng ceremony for a 16.5 megawatt solar e ne r g y p r oje c t on Joi nt Ba s e Mc Guire-Dix-Lakehurst took place on December 20. The project will include more than 50,000 solar panels and will produce more than 21,000 megawatt-hours of renewable energy every year, enough to power more than 2,500 homes. The solar project—developed by an affiliate of Starwood Energy Group, of
Greenwich, Conn., and an affiliate of Energy Management, Inc., of Boston, is owned by an affiliate of True Green Capital Management LLC, of Westport, Conn. The project is located on a capped landfill, and is the largest military solar installation in the Northeast. The project was developed pursuant to an effort by the military to achieve real asset optimization and long-term energy security.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen
Easy Holiday Side Comes From The Oven By Wolfgang Puck
You might think that, working as I do in the food world, the rush of festive meals coming at the end of the year would leave me feeling tired. But the opposite, in fact, is true. For one thing, some of my restaurants are closed for the big holiday occasions, so I do get to feel like I have a little time off. Even more important is the simple fact that I love the holidays, especially cooking for the people I love. From hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, through main dishes to desserts, I enjoy the process of preparing a special menu in my own kitchen. It might surprise you, though, that one of my favorite parts of holiday menus each year is the side dishes. Too many people overlook such recipes, or leave planning them to the last minute. Then, they’re often content just to steam or boil some broccoli or green beans and maybe toss them with butter and some toasted nuts; or, of course, they’ll boil potatoes and quickly mash them with butter, and perhaps some cream and cheese. You probably noticed two things those examples have in common. For one, they feature everyday vegetables that aren’t likely to surprise the people gathered around your table. And they also include lots of dairy fat, which may increase the likelihood a side dish will taste good but does nothing for how good you might feel after the meal is over. The following recipe for a special-occasion side dish, though surprisingly easy to prepare, is anything but ordinary. It features not one or two but eight different kinds of root vegetables, plus a whole head of garlic. And, despite being absolutely delicious and beautiful to behold, it’s a model of healthy eating. A little more than 1 percent of the dish’s approximate 161 calories per serving come from fat - just the traces of fat that naturally occur in the vegetables themselves and the spritz of nonstick spray that coats them before roasting. Then there’s the flavor. It is incredibly rich thanks in good part to the vegetables’ natural sugars, which caramelize as they roast in the oven. I hope you’ll add this side dish to your own holiday menu, feeling free to vary the kinds and amounts of roots you include based on your own tastes and on what you find at the farmers’ market.
Here’s to happy holiday meals for us all! ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE MEDLEY Serves 12 to 16 8 slender organic carrots, peeled and trimmed 8 baby turnips, peeled and trimmed 8 organic fingerling potatoes, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peels left on 2 large parsnips, peeled and trimmed 1 medium orange-flesh or ruby sweet potato, scrubbed clean under cold running water, peel left on 1 medium yellow onion, peeled 1 kohlrabi bulb, peeled 1 small celery root (celeriac) bulb, peeled 1 small head garlic, cloves separated, left unpeeled 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, sage, or thyme Olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives, for serving Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Prepare the vegetables, cutting off and discarding any green tops. Leave the carrots and baby turnips whole. Halve the cleaned potatoes lengthwise. Cut the parsnips diagonally into chunks. Cut the sweet potato into chunks. Halve the onion, then cut each half into quarters. Cut the kohlrabi into thick wedges. Halve the celery root and cut each half crosswise into thick slices. Separate the garlic head into individual cloves, leaving them unpeeled. Put all the vegetable pieces, garlic cloves and herb sprigs in a large baking dish. Spray with olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray and toss until lightly and evenly coated. Season well with salt and black pepper, and toss again to coat evenly. Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking, until the vegetables are golden brown and tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a metal skewer or small, sharp knife, about 45 minutes. Present the vegetables in their baking dish or transfer them to a heated platter. Garnish with parsley or chives just before serving.
(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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