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| January 21, 2017
Council Drops County’s Land Buy Kills Berkeley Family Apartments Plan Meetings For Monthly Sked By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Council will meet only once a month for most of the year, according to a new schedule change. Council President Sophia Gingrich explained that the fewer meetings will not result in less accessibility for the residents. Council members frequently appear at homeowners association meetings, senior community meetings, civic events, sporting events, board of education meetings, and veterans events. In the summer, they are also at the concert series. “The amount of meetings we go to a month is unreal,” she said. Add it ionally, when members of the public call, they try to get back to them that day. There are still many
opportunities to get in touch with members of the governing body, she said. However, the council members felt that they could go down to once a month and still deliver the same amount of services. “If we need more, we’ll schedule more,” she said. In fact, a meeting was scheduled for 11 a.m. on January 17 in order to make one change order. There will likely be additional meetings when the town’s budget is being worked on, and an additional one in December to clean up financial issues before the new year. The Berkeley Township Council meetings all follow the same format, where there is a caucus meeting followed by a regular meeting on the same
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – After contentious local government meetings, litigation and other opposition, a project that would have built multi-family housing on Route 9 was killed by a land purchase with open space funds. The 13 acres that would have been cleared to become Berkeley Family Apartments will instead be absorbed into the county’s Florence T. Allen conservation area as open space, officials said. Of the $865,000 price, half of that will be paid by the county and the remaining
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through the National Trust for Public Land. The county held a public hearing on the purchase in December, and will proceed with title searches, a process that takes about a year before the final ink is dry, said Ocean County Freeholder John Bartlett. An affordable housing project, Berkeley Family Apartments was proposed as an 88-unit, 11-building apartment complex on 13 acres on the northbound side of Route 9 near John F. Kennedy Boulevard. BFA, an LLC under the Walters Group, was planning to build the 11 build-
–Photos by The Berkeley Times With the county using its open space funds to buy the property, a plan that would have built affordable-housing apartments on Route 9 was blocked. The 13 acres will instead be preserved as an extension of the Florence T. Allen conservation area. ings, a tot lot, clubhouse and outdoor recreation. But the proposal garnered opposition from residents throughout Berkeley and neighboring towns such as Ocean Gate and Pine Beach, who said they fe a r e d t he a l r e a dy choked Route 9 corridor would see more traffic and unsafe conditions, and felt it an
inappropriate use of Sandy funds and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes that the developer had proposed applying for. A petition against the plan earned thousands of signatures. The township took the developer to court in 2015, after plans were twice heard before its planning board. The (Plan - See Page 5)
A New Home Through Habitat For Humanity
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Seven years ago, Katiria Rodriguez didn’t have many options. She was navigating a web of social programs trying to find something that would give much-needed stability and security for her and her daughters. “I was young when I had my kids, and went on welfare when I was 19,” she said. “I went to school to better my education, and get a better paying job.” She and her family are currently living in an apartment in Brick. She works as an executive assistant at Summit Home Health Care and also works per diem as a nurse. After seven years of working her way through any social programs she qualified for, things are turning around for her this year. A large group of volunteers, civic organizations, government entities and businesses came together. By the end of the year, she’ll be living in her own house. The Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will be building a new home (Home - See Page 18)
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ST. JOSEPH’S BREAKS GROUND ON FOOD PANTRY
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There were 17,223 people served by the St. Joseph’s food pantry last year. Now, imagine serving that number out of a converted basement. That was why staff at St. Joseph’s mounted a fundraising campaign to create a standalone building that would serve as a pantry. They tore down an old garage, and will likely have the new building up and running in six to eight months, said Rosemary Goebel, the social concerns coordinator for the group. “For 13 years we’ve been in the basement. Six months is nothing,” she joked. Unfortunately, the need for the building is that great. After SuperStorm Sandy, the church saw the needs for service rise to almost 19,000 people, she said. “It has dropped off slightly,” she said. “A
lot of those people are back into homes and able to help themselves.” However, there are still thousands who still need help. Of the 17,223 that were served last year, 5,346 were children. “It’s quite an eye-opener,” she said. They record their numbers based on what people are asking for, she explained. When people come in, they tell staff how many people are in their household, and they are given a number of bags that corresponds to that. Once per year, the clients are required to provide identification for the people they are claiming. Even the way the food is doled out will likely change, she said. Other food banks have the room to let people come in and shop for what they want. In the basement, they just can’t do that. So, they have prepared bags ready for them. In a larger space, they would like to be able to set up the food so that people can pick up what they really need. The new building will be larger than 1,700 square feet, she said. Importantly, it will be street level. So, no one will have to carry large amounts of groceries up and down stairs. This has been a problem with senior and handicapped clients. The pantry receives much of its products from the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, she said. There are other sources as well. On the first weekend of the month, there is a van set up outside the church. Parishioners are asked to bring donations and put them in the van. The Monday after that, students at the school unpack the van
–Photos courtesy St. Joseph’s St. Joseph’s Church broke ground on a food pantry, hoping to move operations out of its basement into a dedicated storage facility. An old garage on the property was demolished to make way for the new building. and sort it. Frozen meat has a cut-off date by law, that stores have to stop selling it, even though it is still good. They collect that meat from the ShopRite on Route 37 and the commissary at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. They also receive donations from Ocean County Hunger Relief, and bread from Panera Bread and Pepperidge Farms. When in season, fresh produce comes from gardens at Community Medical Center, the Rutgers extension, and Father Scott Shaffer’s garden. “The Holy Spirit is always shining on us,” she said. “Whenever we need something, someone always walks in with it.” “A couple of years ago, when I first got here in 2012, one of my goals was to get volun-
teers and clients out of the basement,” said Father Scott Shaffer, a pastor at St. Joseph’s. People are doing double or triple the work because of the bad location. The fundraising, kicked off by a concert by Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, is still ongoing, he said. “There are more people than we think who are living at the edge of that poverty line. A lot of people are one paycheck away,” he said. To help contribute, contact St. Joseph’s at 732-349-0018 or send a check with a memo for the “food pantry expansion” to St. Joseph’s Church, 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River, NJ 08753. The pantry is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Meetings:
Continued From Page 1 night. The caucus meeting is when issues are discussed. The regular meeting is when issues are voted upon. Because all the discussion is done, the regular meeting can take only minutes. Sometimes, there is an executive session scheduled in between, in which the governing body discusses personnel issues or litigation that the public can not hear. In these cases, they leave the courtroom where the public meetings are held and discuss the issues in a small room, then come out and hold the regular meeting. The change in meeting schedule will inadvertently save the township some money, chief financial officer Fred Ebenau said. At every meeting, there are three professionals that attend: the township’s attorney, engineer, and planner. On average, these three professionals each make about $150 an hour, he said. If the meetings last two hours each, and there are a dozen fewer meetings, then the township will be saving approximately $10,800 a year. The Berkeley Township Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the municipal building at 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, on the following dates: January 30, February 27, March 27,
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Continued From Page 1 planning board approved the complex with a 3-2 vote, after previously denying it, then being compelled by the court to hear the plan again. After that, both the township and the developer sued in separate litigation, which proceeded to the appellate division. Meanwhile, Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley officials were advocating for the county to use its open space funds to preserve the land. The county made its move after the national land trust agreed to jointly pursue buying it as open space. Bartlett said the purchases use the county’s Natural Land Trust fund to buy land in need of preservation that is often at risk for development. “We don’t care who we buy it from, the important part is does it fit the program and is the price right,” said the freeholder. Negotiated prices come based on current value but the process often takes so long that the county will wait until real estate
The Berkeley Times, January 21, 2017, Page 5 April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 25, October 23, November 20, and December 18. Mayor Carmen Amato emphasized he will still be keeping evening office hours as well as regular programs such as “Meet the Mayor” and “Town Hall” events. The next public evening office hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. on January 23 and February 13 at Berkeley Town Hall. “Elected officials have an obligation to be as accessible as possible to our constituents. During my time in office, I have held countless ‘Meet the Mayor’ and ‘Town Hall’ meetings, regularly meet with constituents outside of regular business hours, and have created additional avenues for residents to contact local government.” Mayor Amato said. He also pointed to a “hot line” in place as a sort of “one-stop access to Township government, enabling the township to more effectively and efficiently respond to resident’s suggestions, concerns or complaints.” That number is 732-244-7400 ext. 203, and is available 24 hours a day. “I look forward to continuing my dialog and outreach to residents in 2017.” Mayor Amato said.
markets decrease before making an offer, he said. Bartlett said the parcel will be used similar to the way the Florence T. Allen conservation area is now – preserved open space, not a parkland. The public hearing on whether to use the open space funds for the BFA land also included hearings for other parcels in Ocean County for preservation. Each of the land buys are funded through the open space tax property owners pay. The other land buys are: Near Wells Mills County Park and the scout campgrounds in western Barnegat and Waretown, plans to use $635,000 in open space funds to buy the 95 acres. An 11-acre site in Manchester in the Roosevelt City neighborhood which Bartlett said complements a previous open-space purchase the county made there. $105,000 price. A small parcel in Beachwood surrounding government offices there. The two small lots are less than a quarter acre in size. County would buy for $500.
HCS Social Club Sight And Sound Theatres
BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Social Club will host a trip to see “Jonah” at the Sight and Sound Theatre on April 25. The group will meet at 8:45 a.m. at the clubhouse and depart by 9 a.m. There will be a lunch at Shady Maple. The cost is $120 per person, nonrefundable. This production features breathtaking effects including a multifaceted 40-foot-tall ship that breaks apart and an immersive
underwater scene with a shocking reveal of the big fish that swallows God’s misguided prophet. This sweeping musical intertwines powerful themes of love, mercy, obedience and second chances. Watch as Jonah sojourns on a trek of rediscovery to where he eventually finds himself and the all-merciful heart of God. For more information, call Marion Jessiman at 908-442-1952.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Fix The State Instead Of The Statehouse The New Jersey Libertarian Party opposes Governor Christie’s proposed $300 million renovation of the statehouse. W hile New Jersey citizens are exploited by high taxes and our children suffer from inadequate education, it is unfathomable for politicians to be wasting taxpayer dollars on their own opulence. Christie says portions of the statehouse are in danger of a “catastrophic failure.” The real catastrophic failu re is what happens inside the statehouse. While Republicans and Democrats quibble over inconsequential distractions New Jersey veers closer and closer to insolvency. Christie argues the building must be protected because “It was passed down, literally, by our founding fathers.” The true legacy of New Jersey’s found-
ing fathers is standing up for liberty. Yet today most New Jerseyans enjoy neither the liberty nor the prosperity espoused by our state motto. “To leave the statehouse in this condition is an embarrassment,” Christie says, “and quite frankly it’s shameful.” To the citizens of New Jersey the most embarrassing and shameful part of the statehouse is the corruption and waste of taxpayer money it produces year after year. The statehouse is a symbol of everything broken by the two-party system in New Jersey. Before we fix a playground for politicians let’s fix the state itself. Libertarians are New Jersey’s third largest and fastest-growing party. We believe liberty is the foundation of justice and a peaceful, prosperous America. Patrick McKnight NJLP Chair
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Residents Should Attend Crucial Meeting As a follow up to the article concerning the meeting regarding the gas pipelines in Ocean County, that meeting will be held on January 24 at St. Ann’s Church in Browns Mills at 9:30 a.m. All residents are encouraged to attend this crucial meeting that will address the effects of the quality of lives here in Ocean County. Hopefully, residents have been aware of the situations in Flint, Mich., and Standing Rock. It is not inconceivable that similar, if not worse, disasters could occur here in Ocean County. So, again, residents are encouraged to attend this crucial meeting that will affect all Ocean County residents. Pat Reed Toms River
Do The Youth Really Need To Protest T he ele ct ion is ove r and we have a new president-elect. We the people had a choice and a decision was reached. The choice was the fi rst woman or a man who was not a part of the political machine. The man lacked in political background and the woman was loaded with old baggage. It was a hardfought battle and the man won. So Donald Trump will be our new president. The odds were against him.
Letters To The Editorone of its kind in the entire The pollsters said he didn’t Fire Company stand a chance. He fooled them and won. There are those who cannot accept the fact that Hillary Clinton lost. But she did, so accept the fact and go on. Many of our young people will not accept the facts and have decided to protest. There is nothing wrong with protesting as long as these young people stay within the “law” and don’t destroy other people’s property. There are certain organizations that are also against the new president. They too are having the children do their work. We are a country that was founded on Free Speech, again, as long as the law is not broken. Time will pass and this movement will fi zzle out. If the youth really want to help, get behind our new president and help the country to grow stronger rather than ripping it apart. Never forget the country comes first and it is our duty to protect it. It is okay to protest, but know when you have lost, and accept it. As far as depor tation of those who entered the country illegally, give the president-elect the time to enter office and see what his programs are. Then, if you wish to, protest. The young have put the cart before the horse. So I say to the young, go back to school and learn, and give our new president a chance to get on his feet before you fi nd fault. Herb Greenberg Jr. Brick
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Says Thanks On December 17, Santa Claus assisted the Ramtown-Howell Fire Company with its annual Santa Ride/ Food Drive to assist the Howell Township Food Pantry. Santa and Ramtown firefighters collected more than 3,800 items for the food pantry. We all are very grateful for the generous donations and the outstanding number of items collected. The items collected will ensure that the Howell Food Pantry will continue to help those in need in our community. The members of the Ramtown-Howell Fire Company would like to wish everyone a happy and fire-safe new year, and thank all for supporting our efforts in 2016. James Gaul Ramtown-Howell Fire Co.
Veterans’ Memorial Unique In Country On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as we enter a brand new year. Each year at this time, I am grateful for the opportunity to remind New Jersey residents about a wonderful state resource — and the opportunity to support that resource — the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial pays tribute to the 1,563 New Jerseyans who did not return home from the Vietnam War. It’s located on the grounds of the PNC Bank Arts Center at Exit 116 Garden State Parkway, Holmdel. Last year, we were honored to welcome both Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and State Senate President Steve Sweeney at Foundation events honoring their roles in establishing and supporting our site—the only
country. 2016 marked fifty years since I first landed in Vietnam after being drafted by the U.S. Army. As Executive Director of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, I join our board, staff and volunteers in fulfilling and advancing our mission. Together, we offer experiences at the memorial and adjacent museum that recognize the sacrifices, courage and valor of Vietnam veterans. NJVVMF operates an important and unique place where we educate all ages on the Vietnam War era through ceremonies, exhibitions, events and programs. Letters, artifacts and video testimonies share rare, personal experiences. Visitors learn history from those who lived it, through our free, Vietnam veteran volunteer-led tours. Each year we work with more than 9,000 school children and educators. Their time with the veterans is life changing for both the students and guides. Our veterans have also helped those of more recent wars through projects like our Huey helicopter restoration and Combat Paper Project. Our community should know that as a not-for-profit organization, NJVVMF is self-sustaining and we need the public’s support, both financially and through participation, to exist. With your help, we will preserve the legacy and continue to honor both those who served, and our active duty service men and women. Please remember us as we remember them. Interested residents may check line 61 on the New Jersey State tax form to make a self-designated donation. We greatly appreciate this support. For more information on the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center, visit our website, njvvmf.org, or call 732-3350033. Bill Linderman Executive Director NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation
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From The Desk Of The Governor Governor Chris Christie
Christie Administration Wins Appeal To Extend Sandy-Related State Channel Dredging Efforts
NEW JERSEY – The Christie Administration has won an appeal with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will provide more time and Federal funds to complete the dredging of State channels clogged with sand and silt by Superstorm Sandy. This victory will improve the safety of New Jersey’s navigable coastal waterways for recreational and commercial boating and provide a long-term commitment to New Jersey’s marine transportation system. Under the favorable ruling, the State will receive an estimated $60 million or more for vital waterway recovery projects. “Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey’s waterways, depositing sand and silt into many state channels, creating hazards for recreation-
al boaters and commercial fishermen,” Governor Chris Christie said. “Restoring the hundreds of affected channels takes time and resources. This decision recognizes the challenges New Jersey faces in meeting the monumental task of returning our navigable waterways to a state of good repair.” “The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has restored 12 channels to their authorized depth since Superstorm Sandy, and another 15 are currently underway,” New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Richard T. Hammer said. “But there is still much work to do. FEMA’s decision is a recognition of the magnitude of work required and the economic importance of providing safe navigable channels to
small businesses that rely on New Jersey waterways, such as marinas, bait and tackle shops, charter companies, as well as the commercial fishing industry.” “We are very pleased with this decision, as it is consistent with the need for a statewide network of safe and navigable coastal waterways,” New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin said. “Safe navigation of these waterways is essential to the economic vitality of our coastal communities, providing recreational boaters access to marinas and docks as part of their enjoyment of the shore’s beauty. Safe channels also ensure commercial fishing vessels have reliable access to ports and fishing grounds.”
Of the more than 200 channels that had some level of shoaling because of Superstorm Sandy, 131 are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Federal regulations originally required all of the emergency dredging work to be completed by October 30. The Christie Administration’s successful appeal resulted in FEMA reclassifying the projects as permanent work and extended the deadline for completion to December 31, 2024. NJDOT and DEP worked closely with the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, which is in charge of coordination with FEMA for the state, to facilitate the appeal process. In granting the extension, FEMA recognized the limited window of only three to four months during the year
in which dredging activities are allowed in state channels because of weather, various regulatory timing restrictions often related to protection of wetland species/ environments, as well as the constraints on availability of dredging equipment and experienced contractors. Since shortly after Sandy, NJDOT has been working to ensure safe navigation of channels while also prioritizing dredging under its comprehensive State Channel Dredging Program announced in March 2014. To date, NJDOT has completed the restoration of 12 channels to their authorized depth, with another 15 channels currently underway. DEP, NJDOT, and the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Rebuilding (GORR) have been working closely
Chris Christie together to provide and expedite permits for state channel dredging projects. The DEP and NJDOT’s Office of Maritime Resources will continue to work to ensure management of dredged materials in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner. All channels in the New Jersey Marine Transportation System are managed and maintained by the state for their importance in connecting local and Federal channels and promoting local economies. New Jersey’s recreational boating industry contributes $2.2 billion to the state economy, with more than 1,000 businesses providing nearly 12,000 jobs.
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Named To Financial Services Committee
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom MacArthur has been named to the House Financial Services Committee in the 115th session of the U.S. House of Representatives. T he House Fi nancial Services Committee has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to the econo-
my, the banking system, housing, insurance, and securities and exchanges. Additionally, the Committee has jurisdiction over monetary policy, international fi nance, international monetary organizations, and efforts to combat terrorist fi nancing. The Committee oversees the Nation’s economy through its oversight of the Federal Reserve Board and individual reserve banks, the Treasury, the production and distribution of currency, and the Nation’s
capital markets. The Committee also oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). “I am grateful to be given the opportunity to represent South Jersey on the House Financial Services Committee,” said MacArthur. “Whether it’s buying a car, your first home, starting a business or investing in the future, Financial Services touches some of the largest fi nancial decisions and milestones in all
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of our lives. In particular, I am anxious to begin work to refor m the National Flood Insurance Program to give all Jersey shore residents certainty in the future.” “Tom’s disting uished career in the insurance industry and vast knowledge on the issues before our committee make him a welcome addition to our
roster,” said House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling. “Tom’s personal story of financial risk, development and investment in his business will serve him well as we work to create opportunity for hardworking taxpayers.” Agencies under oversight by the Committee include: the Federal Reserve, Trea-
sury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor poration, t he Secu r it ies a nd Exchange Commission, the Nat ional Cred it Un ion Administration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Department of Hou si ng a nd Urba n Development, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a nd t he Expor t-I mpor t Bank.
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BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alumni Association will host its eighth annual All Alumni Night on March 31 at Spicy’s Cantina in Seaside Heights. This annual event brings alumnus and retired teachers from all graduating classes together for a night of food, fun, dancing and a chance to relive old memories. This event is $28 per person and includes and hot and cold buffet, including pizza, wings, pasta, salad and cheese board. Two DJs, photo booth, souvenir mug and prizes are included. Tickets can be purchased by mail by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: CRAA, Box 150, Bayville, NJ 08721. Tickets can also be purchased at Roots Hair Salon (across from the dinosaur in Bayville), at Altieri’s Chiropractic Center, Route 9. or by using
the Pay Pal account, centralregionalalumni associationbayvillenj.org. CRAA will also host its 10th annual Golf Outing on May 25 at Cedar Creek Golf Course. Sponsors for this annual event are being sought at this time. Please contact Eileen at emgiffoniello@yahoo.com to donate or go to our website to download forms. There will be a g big cash 50-50 drawing on May 25. Tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets will be sold. The winner will receive half of total proceeds with maximum of $5,000. All of the above events fund our Scholarship given to a graduating senior in June. Since 2004, the Central Regional Alumni Association has awarded over $25,000 in scholarship awards.
Fugitive Arrest
BERKELEY – A suspect wanted in a series of home burglaries in the Silver Ridge retirement section of the township was arrested without incident by the Philadelphia Police Department on January 8. On December 30, the suspect fled on foot from police after being approached by Berkeley officers who were investigating suspicious
activity. The male was with an accomplice from Philadelphia who was arrested on scene. A handgun was found in the vehicle they were in. The suspect was charged with two counts of burglary, possession of weapons as well as hindering apprehension and eluding. Bail was set at $100,000 full.
Central Regional BOE Schedule
BAYVILLE – The Central Regional School District Board of Education has these regular board meetings scheduled for 2017. The board meets at 7 p.m. They meet in the Board Meeting Room, Board of Education Building or in the High School Presentation Room, 509
Forest Hills Parkway. The meetings are February 16, March 16, April 27 budget hearing, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, December 21, and January 4, 2018 reorganization meeting.
Genealogy Lessons
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library conducts genealogy lessons by appointment. Patrons can register by calling 732-269-2144 or visiting theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Court Appointed Advocates And A Birthday Wish Partner For Abuse And Neglected Children
TOMS RIVER – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County and A Birthday Wish have partnered to help children who have been abused or neglected. Currently, there are nearly 750 of these children annually in Ocean County living in out of home placement, with more needing court advocacy every year. CASA of Ocean County exists to recruit, train and supervise community volunteers to work one-on-one with these children, advocating for their best interests in the court system. Essentially, CASA volunteers “speak up” for these children in the court and child welfare systems, making sure they are safe and well-cared for, are getting the services they need, and are placed in a permanent, safe, nurturing home as quickly as possible. A Birthday Wish, located in Westfield, will bring some joy to the children served by CASA of Ocean County by granting each child’s birthday wish. Founded by Jane Hoffman in 2014, A Birthday Wish grants the birthday wishes of children in New Jersey foster care. To date, they have granted well over 1,000 birthday wishes throughout ten New Jersey counties. “Many of these children are victims of abuse or neglect, some have lost a parent, they need to know they matter on their birthday,” said Hoffman, who was inspired to start the nonprofit when she learned that many children and teens in foster care don’t receive a gift on their birthday. “We are very excited to partner with A Birthday Wish, they will assist us in making sure the children we serve thrive while living in foster care.” said Executive Director of CASA of
Pine Beach Environmental Commission
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Environmental Commission has scheduled its meetings for 2017. The meetings take place at borough hall, 599 Pennsylvania Ave., at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are April 27, July 27 and October 26.
Ocean County, Vicki Weiss. CASA of Ocean County will be the 7th partnership with a Birthday Wish and looks forward to the unique opportunity to grant birthday wishes to foster children in Ocean County. CASA of Ocean County is part of a statewide network of community-based, nonprofit programs that recruit, screen, train and supervise volunteers to “Speak Up for a Child” removed from home due to abuse or neglect. CASA is the only program in New Jersey that uses trained volunteers to work one-on-one with children, ensuring that each one gets the services needed and achieves permanency in a safe, nurturing home. Visit casaofoceancounty.org for more information about CASA of Ocean County. A Birthday Wish was founded with the steadfast commitment to let each child in New Jersey foster care know that they are special and that their life truly matters. A Birthday Wish exists to give children in New Jersey foster care a birthday gift and card selected specifically for them. In the process, A Birthday Wish works to raise awareness about the issues surrounding foster care and advocate for better ways to serve these wonderful children. For more information on A Birthday Wish visit ABirthdayWish.org.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is holding admission information sessions for the2017-2018 school year for the Academy of Law and Public Safety (ALPS.). The 2015-16 school year celebrated the opening of the OCVTS Academy of Law & Public Safety as a full-time educational program for high school juniors and seniors. The mission of ALPS is to provide a rigorous college-prep, theme-based curriculum in conjunction with community and higher education partnerships. Ocean County students acquire knowledge, skills and professional ethics while utilizing the latest technology related to criminal justice. OCVTS is now expanding ALPS and offering admission to incoming sophomores, as well as incoming juniors, for classes that begin September 2017. Current high school freshman and sophomores, who are considering future studies and/or a career in public safety or criminal justice, and their
parents, are encouraged to attend an admissions information session. The sessions outline the admission process, as well as provide insight into the career-themed based learning environments. Admission paperwork will be distributed at the information session. ALPS will hold admission information sessions on February 7 at 6:30 p.m. and February 22 at 6:30 p.m. The information sessions will be held at the Academy of Law and Public Safety, located at the Ocean County Fire and First Aid Training Center in Waretown. Call 732-473-3122 to register for a session. Students are selected from applications through a competitive admissions process. Applicants must reside in Ocean County to be eligible for admission. Application deadline is March 1. For more information about the OCVTS Academy of Law & Public Safety or the admission information sessions go to ocvts.org or call OCVTS Academy Admissions at 732-473-3100, ext. 3065.
Proper Display Of House Numbers
ISLAND HEIGHTS – Homes in Island Heights must have the house number visible from the street. The Borough’s building code requires all property owners (including nonresidential structures) to post official address numbers on their dwelling or business structure. House numbers must be at least two inches in height, and no more than four inches. They have to be made of a reflecting material in a
contrasting color. Emergency responders will quickly identify homes with appropriate numbers. Borough and other utility workers may properly locate homes needing gas, electric, water, sewer or telecommunications service. Those who fail to have house numbers visible from the street can be fined by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Cold Weather Power Outages
BERKELEY – If a power outage occurs call 1-888-LIGHTSS to report the outage or click the Report Outages link on firstenergycorp. com via smart phone. In the event of downed utility wires, Berkeley Township residents should immediately report
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BERKELEY – The Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary will sponsor a fish and chips dinner, catered by Argyle of Kearny, on February 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The dinner will be held at the Holiday City West Clubhouse, 45 Cabrillo Blvd.
BERKELEY – Holiday Heights Recreation has scheduled trips to Atlantic City to Tropicana Casino. The cost is $23 per person. Guests will
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Chinese Cultural Exhibit And Program
SURF CITY – Celebrate Chinese culture and the Chinese New Year all month long at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library. During the month of January, enjoy paintings and artwork by Jill DeFelice, Linda Saladino, and Bernadette Callanan, as well as a collection of Chinese art including fabrics, jewelry, screens and carvings. These exhibits are showcased in both the meeting room and the display case in the lobby of the Library. On January 25 at 10 a.m., join the Friends of the Island Library as they present “China: Two sides of the Yuan (Coin).” Hear the fascinating stories of the speakers’ experiences
in the vast land of China – Jill DeFelice, as an ex-patriate of U.S. and Linda Saladino’s and Bernadette Callanan’s visits as tourists. Learn about the Chinese way of life as presented to visitors, and what is actually experienced as an expatriate and longtime resident. These free events will be held in the meeting room. Registration is required for “China: Two sides of the Yuan” online at theoceancountylibrary.org, by calling the LBI branch at 609-494-2480, or in person during branch business hours. Branch hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Island Heights Board Of Education Meetings
ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Board of Education designates the second Wednesday of each month as the Regular Meeting Nights, unless otherwise noted. Formal action will be taken. Meetings will be held at the Island Heights
Grade School, 115 Summit Ave. at 6:15 p.m. The meeting dates are February 8, March 8, April 5, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8 and December 13.
Report A Pothole
BERKELEY – Residents can report any potholes by filling out a form online at the Berkeley Township website. Due to the harsh winter season, the weather creates numerous potholes throughout the Township’s 271
miles of Roads. The Public Works Department is asking residents’ help to let that department know where these trouble spots are. Go to twp.berkeley.nj.us and scroll down to “report a pothole.”
Inclement Weather
BAYVILLE – The Bayville School outlined its delayed opening policy. Whenever hazardous road conditions are present but could clear up later in the morning, a two-hour delayed opening often occurs. Parents will receive an automated phone message. Parents should log onto the parent portal to make sure they have the most current
information. On mornings with a delayed school opening, there will be a bagged breakfast. Lunches will be a cold lunch in a bag consisting of a cook’s choice sandwich, a fruit, and milk. There is no lunchroom time, as students pick up their bags or bring lunch from home. The children have lunch in their classrooms with their teacher while doing their class work.
Self Defense Exercise
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Recreation Department, located at 630 Route 9 in Bayville, is offering an ongoing program for men and women of all ages who want to learn to protect themselves from street attacks and personal assaults using leverage to protect themselves from future falls through exercise, balance and strength
training. A black belt instructor will teach eight one-hour weekly classes on Tuesdays at the Recreation Center at 1 p.m. The registration fee is $25. Classes are now forming, and class sizes are limited. To register, call 732-269-4456.
Holiday City South Social Club Presents Murder On The Orient Express
BER K ELEY – T he Hol id ay Cit y South Social Club presents “Murder On The Orient Express” at the McCar ter Theat re in Princeton on March 25. The group will meet at the HCS clubhouse at 12:30 p.m. and ar r ive back at 7:30 p.m.
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ly, hearing aids can only compensate for hearing loss just as eye glasses compensate for vision deficits. The word “aid” does not mean “normal” but it should suggest assistance in your ability to hear in most environments. 5: Too Many Appointments -- Better hearing takes time and patience since your brain has to adjust to all of the new sounds that you will be hearing again. Since a large majority of consumers are being fit with digital or programmable instruments, several fine-tuning sessions with a computer are required to maximize the benefits of the instrument. Most hearing health-care professionals offer at least a 30-day trial period to account for the necessary adjustments required to accomplish “better hearing.” 6: You can make yourself crazy -- For most, you may not like your hearing aids for the fi rst week. You may complain about “everything being too sharp” or “my own voice sounds like a bad record.” However, after wearing your hearing aids consistently for several weeks, you will hopefully appreciate the “sweet nothings” that are important to you, like your son’s jokes, your spouse kibitzing, your grandchildren’s gestures or beautiful music. In summary, forget about vanity and cost and stick it in your ear. Please don’t wait seven years to face the music since this may be the first time (in a long time) that you will finally hear and understand those that you love!
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JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Centrastate Medical Center to host an educational seminar to inform the community on how to make lifestyle adjustments that can help participants to compensate for attention and memory loss. Join them to learn about how the memory works, why it changes, and what people can do to help remember the things that they forget. Bartley is hosting the seminar at The Orchards at Bartley Assisted Living. The Orchards Assisted Living is located at 100 N. County Line Road in Jackson. The seminar will be in two parts. Part One will be on January 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and Part Two will be at the same time on January 25. The presenter will be Marilyn Abrahamson from Centrastate Medical Center. Abrahamson is a Speech-Language Pathologist at Centrastate
Medical Center. Thirteen percent of Americans, aged 60 and older, reported worsening memory loss or confusion in the previous year. One in 8 seniors reported this memory loss. The lifestyle habits that participants will learn from this seminar will help them to delay the symptoms of age-related cognitive decline. Delaying these symptoms can serve to help people maintain independence for as long as possible, or even return to work, play, and the enjoyment of every day. Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “Memory Changes As We Age” educational seminar, call Centrastate Medical Center at 732-308-0570, or visit centrastate.com, and click on Classes and Events. There will be refreshments served.
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I feel like every family including mine has someone who is an alcoholic, and wishes they could stop drinking. One of my relatives has struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction since he was 14. Now, over 60 years of age, he’s still suffering. I’m sure out of the millions of you who read my articles each week, some of you actually WANT help, and need hope. I’ll give you that today. The actual part of “quitting” is not as hard as staying sober thereafter. So if you’ve made it your New Year’s resolution to stop drinking, or stop taking sedatives, sleeping pills or tranquilizers, here is some important research and information that I want to share: 1. You must have patience. Failure occurs when people give up instead of bearing with it, and holding on. Those receptors in your brain can, and do heal. You see, if you drink (or take benzodiazepine sedatives), the GABA receptors on your cells are atrophied. This means the little areas on your cells that hug GABA and pull it into your cell are dead. It’s called downregulation if you want to look it up. Time is the only thing that will allow those receptors to regrow and heal. This is why you have to be patient and have faith. The receptor sites will upregulate. 2. Supplements and medications usually backfire. The chemistry of addiction is such that these feel-good endorphins are needed constantly. So when you suddenly stop getting endorphins (in the form of alcohol, antidepressants, benzodiazepines, opiates like hydrocodone or heroin), your cells starve. The “happy” brain chemicals
aren’t there anymore. Conventional medicine’s answer to this is to prescribe medications quickly because it restores some feel-good endorphins. The problem with this (and this is common sense if you think about it) is if your receptors are downregulated, the new medication will obviously backfire. The key is to re-sensitize your receptors, not push production of endorphins, there’s nowhere for them to go, their levels spike causing terrible side effects. 3. Use micro doses of anything you want to try. Supplements that may help raise GABA are available without prescription. I don’t recommend any of them early in withdrawal, but maybe after a few months. Micro dosing is key to testing any supplement you want to try. Supplements that support your GAD enzyme are most helpful because the GAD enzyme forms the calming neurotransmitter called GABA. It’s GABA that is elevated when you drink. Two inexpensive, over-the-counter nutrients can support the GAD enzyme, and they are lysine and P5P (pyridoxal 5 phosphate) but there’s a trick to taking those. I have some more incredible information about GAD and alcohol and benzo recovery. If you would like read my extended article, I have to email it to you. Just go to my website suzycohen.com and sign up for my free newsletter. Hang on and stay focused, I believe you can heal if you give it enough time. Most people unfortunately give up too soon because they don’t know what I’ve just taught you. Share my article and help someone you love.
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Pinelands Commission Meeting Rescheduled
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Pinelands Commission has rescheduled its next monthly meeting from January 13 to January 24 and will hold the meeting in the Parish Centre at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Pemberton Township. The changes in date and location were made in response to public comment asking for additional time and a larger meeting space.
The meeting will commence at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Centre, which is located on 22 Trenton Road in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton. The agenda for this meeting will include an opportunity for the public to comment on the South Jersey Gas Company’s application to build a natural gas pipeline in the Pinelands.
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for a few years, Fichtner said. Radio station WJRZ worked with them on a fundraiser at the Ocean County Mall. There, volunteers and construction professionals actually built the walls for the home in the mall’s parking lot. The walls were framed and stood over the course of a weekend as a visual aid for the fundraiser. The walls were later taken down and stored elsewhere. Rodriguez had volunteered at Solutions To End Poverty Soon, and was later hired as a receptionist there. Through this chain of events she came into contact with the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity. “This is a family that is doing everything right, but it takes a lot of resilience,” Fichtner said. “The foundation of life begins with the stability of a home.” The ambitious goal is to have the family in their home in six months, she said. For that, more fundraising has to be done. They are currently at $75,000. The thermometer drawing used to visually show donations goes up to $150,000, but she said that the final price of everything will likely be closer to $120,000 or $130,000.
Police Create Safe Exchange Zone For Sales
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The South Toms River Police Department has initiated a program for residents called the “Safe Exchange Zone.” The “Safe Exchange Zone” program is intended to address the safety concerns brought about with on-line purchases from websites as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook groups, and classified ads, etc. as well as to provide a safe location for families with visitation rights to make the custodial exchange(s). Police are implementing the “Safe Exchange Zone” to provide a safe area for buyers and sellers to meet, but said it is important to remember that people you meet on-line are strangers and can pose dangers. Not every buyer or seller you meet on-line is someone who is true with their intent. This program can be used by the residents of South Toms River now. The “Safe Exchange Zone” is located in the
front parking lot just in front of the Police Department entrance of the South Toms River Municipal Complex located at 19 Double Trouble Road. Two designated parking spaces have been marked by the posted sign where buyers, sellers and parents can meet and make the exchange. The entire area is under 24-hour video surveillance which is recorded by our surveillance system. Residents are reminded that the South Toms R iver Police Depar t ment and South Toms R iver Mu nicipal Complex will not be used to make illegal transactions of narcotics, dangerous or deadly weapons or any other dangerous materials. In addition, South Toms River Police Department as well as South Toms River Borough employees will not be used to witness or be a part of these transactions. The police are just providing a safe location to conduct your transactions.
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BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato announces that property owners in Berkeley Township will now be able to pay property
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That is just for the price of the house itself. In Ocean County, land can often be more expensive. Fortunately, Toms River was able to find an undersized lot on First Avenue that could be a good place for a home, Mayor Thomas Kelaher said. The property came into the township’s ownership by way of a tax foreclosure, he said. It was a substandard lot, so there was no real market value for it. Builders would not want to go through the application process necessary to build a small house on an undersized lot. Therefore, Habitat became a welcome partner in being able to take a useless lot and provide a good use for it, he said. However, this is just one family finding an affordable place to live. Kelaher acknowledged that there are many more who are struggling. Toms River has provided for thousands of affordable homes, he said. Every town in New Jersey is required to set aside a portion of development for affordable housing. However, a lot of people’s troubles depend
on the job market, he said. “There’s a job deficit in the county,” he said, describing the mass exodus every morning as residents pile onto the Garden State Parkway to get to work. Some young people are moving out of the area to find jobs, he added. The Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity usually builds one home a year for deserving families, Fichtner said. This year, there will likely be two. A lot of them, recently, have been in the Manitou Park section of Berkeley Township. In fact, the day before the groundbreaking, the group closed on another property. Although it’s in Manitou, it is also on First Avenue. This is the 18th home that the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity will be constructing, according to the group. For more information, or to contribute time or funds, contact Habitat at programdirector@nohf h.com or at 732-228-7962 ext. 109, or visit nohfh.com/donate-now. Interested parties are also encouraged to “like” Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity on Facebook or visit the site at nohfh.com.
80th Anniversary Of The Hindenburg Disaster
LAKEHURST – The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society is currently taking ticket orders for the 80th Anniversary Memorial Dinner to remember the Hindenburg. Tickets cost $50. The event will be held May 5 at the Clarion Hotel, Route 37 in Toms River. A cocktail hour will be held at 6 p.m., cash bar only. At 7 p.m. dinner will be served. A g r ou p r at e h a s b e e n a r r a nge d for g uests coming f rom outside the
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Alumni Association Night
BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alumni Association will be hosting the Eighth Annual All Alumni Night at Spicy’s Cantina in Seaside Heights on March 31. The cost is $28 for an all-you-caneat hot and cold buffet, two DJs and a photo booth. Tickets can be purchased by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to CRAA Box 150, Bayville 08721 or by using our Pay Pal account: ce nt ralreg ionalala u mnia ssociat ion bayvillenj.org or in person at Roots Hair
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Am I At Risk For Falls?
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By Amie Gomez, DPT, Toms River Physical Therapist
alls have become a serious problem that older adults are facing at home and in the community. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries and nonfatal emergency room admissions in older adults. Unfortunately, the risk of falls is very high and increases with age. For adults over the age of 80, half can expect a fall annually and about 50% can expect multiple falls. Falls can result in broken bones, muscle strains, brain injuries and can limit ones independence. The good news is that falling is not inevitable! There are various ways to assess your risk and methods to decrease your chances of falling. WHAT ARE SOME RISK FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE A FALL?
There are numerous risk factors for falls including poor balance, poor lower extremity strength and range of motion, decreased vision, improper footwear, medication side effects, fear of falling and slow walking speed just to name a few. I am going to take a few of those risk factors and break them down a little further for you. After a fall many people become fearful of another fall so they stop doing activities that they feel are risky. While some activities are good to delegate to others, such as climbing on ladders or going into the attic, other activities should be able to be completed by you with no fear or anxiety, such as changing the bed sheets and light cooking. Avoiding certain behaviors and activities and decreased confidence in your balance have been known to be great predictors in falls. Typically, when a person begins avoiding activities due to fear of falling they slowly become less mobile, which in turn decrease strength and
range of motion therefore increasing the risk of a fall, not to mention decreasing the quality of life. As we age, we lose about 1% of our strength every year. Core and leg strength are very important for being able to prevent and/or recover from a fall. If you are not performing a structured exercise routine you may be overlooking important muscles and therefore they are becoming weaker. Weak muscles will not be able to clear obstacles, stabilize on uneven ground, or keep upright posture as well as strong muscles leading to increases chances of falling. In the event of a fall, strong muscles will better support and protect your bones and make it easier to stand back up from the floor. Many people are not aware of the fact that walking speed is a good way to measure fall risk. Slower gait speeds are typical of higher fall risk. While it is fine to walk at a comfortable speed during your average day, there are times when a quick, but safe, walking speed is important, such as in an emergency situation or when rushing to use the restroom. In those times when a person is walking at an increased rate the chances of a fall is higher. Due to the lack of practice, a change in a person’s average walking speed will also increase the chances of a fall. A person should be able to walk at varying speeds without compromising safety.
the clinic will allow the therapist to correct any mistakes they notice and you will feel more confident with the supportive staff at your side.
HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP ME?
The therapist can also work to simulate activities that you may have been avoiding, such as climbing steps, walking on uneven surfaces and performing housework. There is always a way to progress the balance activities as you improve such as adding an unstable surface, removing arm support, or taking away the visual component. The therapist may recommend the use of an assistive device (walker or cane) to increase your safety. If they believe that is the safest situation they are able to correctly adjust the height for maximum support and instruct you in the proper way to use the device. The therapist will continue to reassess your progress to help you reach your goals and decrease your risk of falling!
A physical therapist can help assess your fall risk by assisting you through some basic physical tests and having you fill out some questionnaires regarding your balance and confidence. Once you have been evaluated the PT can create a program that is tailored to your needs, most likely a combination of static and dynamic balance activities and strengthening exercises. Performing these activities in
Amie graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2010. She continued her education at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in Newark, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2012. Since graduating, Amie’s primary professional focus has been in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. She has also completed experiences in acute care and outpatient orthopedics. Amie’s areas of interest include geriatrics, non-operative and post-surgical rehab, adult neurological impairments and balance impairments. She believes that patient centered care is the key to successful outcomes.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of jANUARY 21 - jANUARY 27
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You have the ability to rock even as you shock. Focus on the latest technology and most advanced ideas. You may become frustrated by mundane tasks and routines in the week to come. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wait for it. You may be blessed by an almost magical ability to execute some shrewd business and financial plans in the middle of the week. A partner might have some excellent ideas. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be thrown into contact with deceptive people or frustrating situations as this week unfolds. Monday is the best day to ask for advice or feedback to sort the wheat from chaff. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Friends and group activities could dominate the week ahead. You appear friendly and approachable so may be bombarded by distracting conversations. A partner shares your goals. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Building blocks can be cemented by friendships. As this week goes by you might meet people who share your interests and ideas. Get some feedback about how to reach business and financial goals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Think ahead. In the beginning of the week you might be impressed by someone or something that is merely a passing whim. Put your faith in people who have proved themselves trustworthy.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Exercise good judgment and tactfulness. It is much too easy to get caught up in a wild goose chase in the week ahead. A partner will not be able to accept suggestions or criticisms gracefully. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hold your piggy bank close to your chest. In the week ahead there may be several situations that could prove costly. Don’t spend your hard earned cents unless it reflects sound business sense. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your heroes might prove to be zeros. In the week ahead you might be challenged to differentiate between the worthwhile and misleading. Remain in focus to achieve meaningful goals. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be called upon to navigate social functions and distracted from what is really important. There may be an excellent opportunity mid-week to make a money making idea fly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Every nickel counts. There may be an opportunity to improve your financial situation this week. You must carefully weigh the added responsibilities and avoid long term debt loads. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be opportunities to showcase your talents this week. Yet if you accept new responsibilities they may stretch your talents too far. Get advice before accepting new obligations.
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Kale Me, Maybe: Trends Come And Go, But Kale Has Staying Power By Wolfgang Puck
In the new year, many food writers like to discuss the latest trends or what’s hot and what’s not. And lately, I’ve been seeing too many articles saying that kale, that crinkly, earthy, slightly bitter, and highly nutritious dark green has already enjoyed its moment in the culinary sun; that it should start disappearing from our menus and tables, especially in salads. I think that banishing kale is a terrible idea. Yes, it’s hard to find a restaurant menu or supermarket produce shelf today that doesn’t feature kale. But the fact that it’s everywhere should no more be a reason for us to start ignoring kale than, say, deciding that we won’t eat chicken or pasta because everybody is serving those ingredients. I myself love the flavor and texture of kale; and as someone who tries every day to make smart food choices, I don’t want to stop eating such a generous source of not only dietary fiber and vitamins, but also micronutrients that research has found can play a role in helping to prevent so many illnesses. As I see it, the trouble with kale is that too many people don’t know the right way to shop for and prepare it. Many people find the leaves too tough or bitter. That’s why you should not only look for tenderer, milder-tasting baby kale leaves, but also take care to remove any tough stems or veins or ribs from them. And, as you’ll learn in the following recipe for one of my favorite kale salads, it also makes sense to complement the flavor of the leaves with a tangy-sweet dressing like the mixture I prefer of cider vinegar, honey, olive oil and a touch of walnut oil. Finally, I add to the kale other complementary flavors, textures and colors - pale leaves of curly endive and beautiful purpleand-white radicchio, matchsticks of apple, shavings of Parmesan cheese, and candied walnuts that are so easy and delicious that you’ll want to make batches of them regularly. The result is a salad that looks as beautiful as it tastes delicious and fresh. I think you’ll feel happy to serve it as a first course. You can certainly vary it too - maybe crumbling in some blue cheese or feta in place of the Parmesan shavings, or candying a different kind of nut such as pecans or hazelnut pieces. If you like, you could top it with grilled or broiled seafood or chicken for a main-dish salad. Whichever way you enjoy it, you can be sure you’re benefitting your health - not to mention defying the opinions of the so-called food trend experts!
BABY KALE SALAD WITH APPLES, PARMESAN AND CANDIED WALNUTS Serves 4 CANDIED WALNUTS: 1 egg white 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped raw shelled walnuts 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper CIDER-HONEY DRESSING: 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey, plus more as needed Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon walnut oil BABY KALE SALAD: 6 cups (1.5 L) baby kale leaves, stemmed, any tough veins or ribs removed, larger leaves torn into bite-sized pieces 1 head curly endive, stemmed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces 6 leaves radicchio, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch (12-mm) ribbons 1/2 lemon 1 apple, peeled, cored, sliced and cut into matchstick-sized strips 2 ounces (60 g) Parmesan cheese, cut into shavings with a vegetable peeler First, prepare the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy. Put the walnuts in a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the egg whites, and sprinkle in the sugar, cinnamon and cayenne. Stir to coat the walnuts. Spread the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool the nuts to room temperature, then gently separate them. Set aside. For the dressing, put the vinegar and honey in a bowl and whisk until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisking continuously, slowly pour in the olive and walnut oils. Taste and, if necessary to balance the acidity, stir in a little more honey. In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, curly endive and radicchio. In a separate bowl, squeeze just enough of the lemon over the apple pieces to coat them, and toss thoroughly.Add the apples to the salad and toss well.Add just enough of the vinaigrette to coat the ingredients and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound the salad mixture on chilled serving plates. Scatter the walnuts evenly over and around the salad. Top with Parmesan shavings.
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