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A Frosty But Fun St. Patrick’s Day Parade
By Sara Grillo SEASIDE HEIGHTS – T he an nual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched t h r ou g h Se a sid e’s Boulevard for the 33rd time on March 11. People came from every corner of Ocean County—wrapped up in scarves, gloves and hats in every shade of green—proving that not even 25 degrees and 30 mile per hour wind gusts can keep people away from a good party. A Seaside-bound mot o r ve h icle a c cident just past the bridge on Route 37 delayed the parade for half an hour, with police sirens, bagpipers and marching bands kicking things off at 12:30 p.m. The crowds became larger and livelier as
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March 24 Important Milestone For Toms River
By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER – As the countdown to Toms River’s historic 250th anniversary of its founding continues (June 24), let us not forget another milestone in our history – March 24. It was on March 24, 1782 – 15 years after our township was created – that the battle of Toms River occurred.
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It was on that date that in the sleepy colonial town of Toms River, located within Dover Township, that a British expedition attacked the Toms River patriot Blockhouse, burned the village, and captured its defender Captain Joshua Huddy. The Blockhouse fight did not happen by accident. It was the culmination of a series of events,
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Walmart Abandons Plans For New Route 37 Store
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The sign promising a new Walmart on Route 37 near the Manchester border has faded with years of sun and graffiti. And now, the retail giant confirmed March 8 t h at long- st al le d plans to build at the 21acre site are officially abandoned. Walmart officials said in an emailed statement that “after consideration of several business factors, we have made the difficult decision not to move forward with building another Walmart store in Toms River.” In 2016 the existing Walmart on Route 37 west was remodeled, and a corporate spokesperson confirmed the company is focusing on new in-store and online options, remodels and associate training across its 11,695 stores. But for more than a decade Jaylin Holdi n g s h a d pl a n s t o build an approximate
200,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter on the border between the towns, on the eastbound side of Route 37. From when the project was fi rst heard in 2004, environmentalists from the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and New Jersey Sierra Club were among those in opposition, pointing to what they said was environmentally sensitive land that is pineland snake habitat. O pposit ion also came from Perlmutter Shoprite, while others favored the idea of a new, larger supermarket such as Walmart a nd t he r at able s it could bring. Still, over more than a decade, the plans snaked through several layers of government approvals and court proceedings. An issue with how the parking lot versus the store would meet land use laws for the two towns, and how taxes would (Store - See Page 5)
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–Photo By Catherine Galioto The aging sign on Rt. 37 once announced plans for a Walmart there.
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Attack: Continued From Page 1 at the end of the Revolutionary War, that began in 1780. 1780 And 1781 December 1, 1780 - A coastal skirmish occurred near Cranberry Inlet between the notorious Pine Robber John Bacon, who sided with the British, and Lt. Joshua Studson. Studson was in the company of local Patriot militiamen stationed in Toms River and he was determined to stop local inhabitants from gaining profits from illegal trade with the British. Studson was shot and killed while trying to capture the traders. January 10, 1781 - Another naval skirmish occurred off the Jersey coast. February 5, 1781 - An infantry company with two cannons, commanded by Captain John Nice, was sent to the Village of Toms River to protect the warehouses storing salt produced from several salt works along the bay, including one that was located at Shelter Cove. Previously, the Pennsylvania Council of Safety had built salt works along the Barnegat Bay. The fi rst attack on the salt works was by the New Jersey Royal Volunteers. This attack was repelled by Patriot militia. A second attack, in 1778, at Little Egg Harbor was successful. An infantry and cannons were sent to Toms River to stop further attacks. April 1, 1781 - The effort to defend the salt works failed, as the “Coates Salt Works” was destroyed by the loyalist
troops, chiefly “Skinner’s Greens,” who marched up from Egg Harbor on April 1, plundering chickens and ravaging salt works along the way. The Continental Congress hired a Philadelphia merchant, recorded only as a “Mr. Coates,” to build the salt works at a cost of six-hundred pounds of Continental money. It was located about a half mile west of the Barnegat Bay and about six-hundred yards from the mouth of the Toms River; but before it produced any salt, it was completely destroyed. During the Revolutionary War, salt was a valuable commodity for the preservation of food. July 1781 - The infamous Tory spy Joseph Mulliner was captured. Mulliner was known as “South Jersey’s Robin Hood,” an “outlaw in the pines,” and “the terror of the county.” He spent most of his time pilfering along the Mullica River and in the western part of the county. He was declared to be an enemy of New Jersey and captured in July, 1781. After a trial, he was hung and later reburied in a secret grave near Batsto. December 18, 1781 - The citizens of Monmouth County petitioned the state legislature to send Captain Joshua Huddy to Toms River to command the militia of “twelve-month men.” This militia was made up of 360 men from all parts of Dover Township. They volunteered one month’s service at the Blockhouse for the defense of the village. Twenty-five men at a time split their time between patrol duty and protecting the salt warehouses. They
were citizen soldiers. March 1782 in Toms River March 16, 1782 -William Dillon, a loyalist privateer who lived on Dillon’s Island (now Island Heights) who preyed on ships at sea, was returning up the bay from Little Egg Harbor with his boat, the Lucy, filled with contraband. The Toms River militiamen spotted his boat off of what is now Waretown, captured it, and removed the cargo to sell in Toms River. This was the last straw for Dillon. He contacted the Board of Associated Loyalists who were headquartered in New York City and asked for retaliation. The Board of Associated Loyalists was headed by none other than William Franklin, Benjamin’s son, and the former Governor of New Jersey who was arrested when the Revolution began. He was later released in a prisoner-of-war exchange. Franklin wanted to re-start the Revolutionary war, which had technically ended six months earlier, with the British surrender at Yorktown. Ironically, Franklin signed the Charter establishing Dover Township in 1767. March 20, 1782 - A British expedition left New York Harbor headed for Toms River in the aptly named vessel, the Arrogant. Eighty men in three armed whaleboats sailed down the Jersey Coast. They were delayed in Sandy Hook due to a nor’easter storm. March 23, 1782 - By the night of March 23, Lieutenant Blanchard and his f leet sailed through Cranberry Inlet. The inlet was located in present day Ortley Beach
and provided a direct route from the Atlantic Ocean into the Toms River. (It was closed by a violent storm in 1812.) March 24, 1782 - The British marched overland from the east early Sunday morning and attacked the Blockhouse fort at dawn. They were aided by about forty renegades and pine robbers. The Patriots were alerted to the British presence by militiaman Garret Irons, who ran seven miles from his patrol post along the bay to the village. The Americans were out-numbered almost five to one and were quickly overwhelmed. Nine Patriots were killed. After the battle, all but two houses in the Village of Toms River along with the tavern, blacksmith shop and salt warehouses were burned. All of the Township’s early colonial records were destroyed, and Huddy was found hiding in a nearby mill and captured. He was later hanged without a trial, setting off an international incident. The Aftermath The British may have won the battle of Toms River, but we, the Americans, won the war. And, what of Toms River? We would rise from the ashes and within the space of a lifetime be designated as the seat of a new county – Ocean County – in 1850. We remember it all in this our 250th year – our Semiquincentennial! –J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Township Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Township’s 250th anniversary in 2017.
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Store: Continued From Page 1 be assessed as a ratable, was another concern, as were approvals needed by the state Department of Environmental Protection which were denied twice. The fight made it to the state Supreme Court, ruling on whether Manchester properly gave approvals to the plan. The township had to amend its zoning laws as a result in 2014. Jaylin Holdings, the name of the developer formed by Jay and Linda Grunin, originally proposed a main store of 203,091 square feet, with a 19,884 square-foot garden center and 1,049 parking spaces. In 2010, the plan was scaled down to 189,797 square feet of retail space, a 5,703 square-foot garden center and 833 parking spaces. While calling it a difficult decision to stop pursuing plans, Walmart gave a nod to Toms River Mayor Tom Kelaher and others, giving appreciation to those who helped “work through the development process.” Phillip Keene, Walmart’s director of corporate communications for its Northeast/ Southeast/Mid-Atlantic Divisions, said that no plan to build a new store does not mean the company sees less potential for growth in New Jersey. Two new stores in New Jersey opened in 2016, with one coming to Little Egg Harbor on Route 9. There are more than 70 Walmarts and Sam’s Clubs in New Jersey. “Although we no longer plan to build a new store in Toms River, we are committed to continuing our growth and investment in New Jersey,” Keene said. “We invested
Parade: Continued From Page 1 local government and community groups made their way from the Park to the Heights into a sea of green. Eateries on the street were packed to the rooftops with parade-goers, some of them serving hot chocolate and hot corned beef sandwiches right on the street. But it wasn’t all business as usual. This year’s parade made history by naming its first ever Grand Marshal, Timothy
The Toms River Times, March 18, 2017, Page 5 millions in the state in 2016 by remodeling seven stores, including our existing store in Toms River, opening an associate training academy in Williamstown and adding the Hoboken headquarters of Jet.com to the Walmart family.” Keene said there are plans to remodel another 12 locations in New Jersey over the next year. The Sierra Club responded to the news, calling it a win, but saying more work is needed to protect habitat, acquifers, wetlands and Pinelands in that area. “Walmart withdrawing their proposal for a superstore in Toms River is good news for the environment and the Pinelands. This proposal would have built a huge Walmart superstore in an area that is environmentally sensitive with endangered species. We felt this proposal was too big for this site and clearly wasn’t needed given the existing Walmart store and all the other stores in the area. We are glad to see Walmart pulling out so this environmentally sensitive area can be protected,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.“After 13 years of fighting against this project, this environmentally destructive project is stopped. Even though we went to Court against the endangered species permit and lost, we kept fighting against the CAFRA permit. This shows that if you keep fighting instead of giving up there is more chance you can win. This is because market conditions can change and the business can pull out like what happened here. Walmart pulling out is a victory for now, but we will have to remain vigilant against future development plans on this site.”
E. Ryan, a local businessman and cancer survivor who owns several funeral homes of the same name throughout the Toms River area. He is also a proud Irish American. The procession ended with a group of parade marshals car r ying a parachute-sized American f lag through the crowds, its red and white stripes flapping uncontrollably in the heavy wind. Here’s to hoping spring weather comes just wee bit earlier for next year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
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TOMS RIVER – The 28th Annual New Jersey State Chili & Salsa CookOff will be on May 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Washington Street in downtown Toms River. Members of the International Chili Society can compete in three categories: red chili, chili verde and salsa. Each category will have first, second and third place winners. The People’s Choice Competition is open to everyone and includes catego-
ries for red chili, commercial red chili and salsa. The first place chili winners will each get $1000 prize money. Entry fees vary for each competition and categor y, but range from $15 to $30. The cook-off opens to the public at 11 a.m. and will feature games, rides, vendors and musical per for mances. Winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. To register visit chili-nj.com or call 732-341-8738 for more details.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
FEATURED LETTER New Bail Risk Prediction Computers Part Of Incredibly Flawed System Much has been made about New Jersey’s new bail risk-prediction computer. Highly touted for its use of sophisticated analytics, it invokes visions of sci-fi movie crime prevention of the future. In actuality, game show host Steve Harvey would be far more appropriate as the presenter of this bungled system. Its true implementation simply takes a survey of criminals and their statistics while out on bail. A point system based on it is created and voila! Each defendant is assigned a decidedly low-tech score. Low score = get out of jail free; medium score = ankle monitor; high score = jail with no bail. It sounds easy, but it is nothing more than junk science, hidden behind view of both the public and criminal defendants. In the movie The Wizard of Oz, the great and powerful Oz turns out to be neither great nor powerful. New Jersey’s bail risk computers are similarly hiding behind a curtain. No one is allowed to inspect the mathematical assumptions or data that was used to build them, or even check the math. Instead, the public is told
that the great and powerful Oz, in the guise of the state, has spoken and they are left to trust it. When deciding whether defendants get out of jail free or not, all we really have are some state officials playing Steve Harvey, asking, “And the survey says?” The computers then decide for us. Frankly, what the survey says is alarming. The system is telling judges that people who have been arrested and have a history of dangerous behavior are not more likely to commit a new crime or flee. Therefore, they should be released from jail. This includes individuals who have repeatedly burglarized homes, solicited children for sex, fired guns at others, dealt 37 bricks of heroin in a poor neighborhood, threatened to kill police or have stolen money from a Sunday school. The state of New Jersey must pull the curtain back on the new bail risk prediction computers and expose it for the fatally flawed system it is. The public has a right to know. Jeffrey J. Clayton Executive Director American Bail Coalition
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With Due Respect After reading an article on ordinances that would prohibit dormitories in Jackson, I have to ask the Orthodox men quoted, who moved to Jackson in August: Why did you move here? Was it for the peace and quiet? Because of the proximity to work? Maybe it was the outstanding school system? These are legitimate reasons to move to a town. But you are not living in the town a year and you’re accusing the town of Jackson and its residents of targeting the Jewish population. That’s not very neighborly or friendly, and defi nitely not a very good way or start to making friends in your new home town. Now I see it a little differently. I see the Jewish population as targeting Jackson, its residents and neighboring communities. I don’t see you moving here for the reasons above. I see you moving here to change or convert our towns to accommodate the small Jewish population that is just beginning to move into the towns adjacent to Lakewood. I see the Jewish population forcing and pushing their cultural and religious way of life on Jackson, its residents and our neighbors. The way it has done in Lakewood for years. The Jewish population has been moving here for a year or two. They make up a very very small part of our population and yet you are speaking openly that you’re due
Letters To The Editor a Yeshiva even a dormitory and move here. A way of life legislation seeking to amend which you’re now fighting for. Only here a year or so and the Jewish population feels it needs to build to accommodate themselves? It doesn’t sound right or make sense. It took years and generations of growth before Jackson saw a need to build a second high school. Now before anyone who doesn’t know me star ts judging me for what I write and speak. I would like to say that I’m writing this with a very open mind. People who do know me would confirm this. My wife of 25 years who I love with all my heart is Jewish. My kids are Jewish. I have a sizable in-law family that is Jewish. There is a difference between my Jewish family and those of Lakewood. My family is what I like to call Americanized Jewish. Others say westernized. Either way, they did as my immigrant ancestors did. They came here got their citizenship and adapted to the American way of life, not try to change it. They practice their religion and traditions freely, openly and without hate, bias, prejudice or anti-semitism. That is the Jackson way and what makes us American. We have the right to fight for our way of life and so we should, knowing the Jewish population is not moving into our towns and communities to better them, to respect them or for the reasons mentioned above. We like our way of life the way it is. That is the reason we have chosen to live here
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Stop Asking The Wrong Construction Questions As a firefighter, I am writing to urge our state legislature to strengthen our building codes before it’s too late. New Jersey has seen a significant rise in the amount of multi-unit apartment fires, and each time the fire services are called to come and put out what could have been easily preventable flames. Whether these dwellings are mid-construction, or fully occupied, every time a building goes up in flames our communities are threatened with tragic loss of life and property. Legislators need to understand the connection between these fires and the use of lightweight, combustible wood construction as a means of quickly and cheaply erecting low-to-mid-rise residential buildings. In January 2015, a fire destroyed a 240-unit apartment building in Edgewater, the wood structure burned for seven hours and left 500 people homeless. More recently, a sixalarm fire in Maplewood destroyed part of an apartment complex under construction, again made from lightweight wood framing. Fortunately, these fires have not resulted in loss of life, but a lax regulatory environment that encourages cheap construction in lieu of strong, durable construction materials such as steel and concrete will only lead to future blazes where we may not be so lucky. State Assemblyman John Wisniewski, chairman of the New Jersey Fire Commission, has introduced
the New Jersey state construction code with fire safety in mind. I urge his colleagues to follow suit. Until legislators and code officials of all stripes mandate safer constr uction methods, we will continue seeing these structures built to the lowest common denominator. When a building is being built there will always be those who ask, how quick, and how cheap? What we need are more people asking, how safe? David Steward, NJ Fire Professional/Fire Police Hamilton
Full Funding Needed A new law that mandates tougher protection for thousands of children at risk of lead poisoning provides just a fraction of the potentially $10 million needed to carry out the expanded health mission. The law funds only 15 percent of what could be a $10 million increase to health agencies. This will challenge our health officials to effectively run this program. There is no safe level of lead in a child’s blood and the effects are irreversible. It can delay their growth, change their moods, their personality and school performance, it can affect their thinking and concentration. Full funding should be a priority for the New Jersey Assembly. It should be remembered that the state raided millions of dollars from the lead hazard control assistance fund to pay for routine state bills and salaries, about $50 million was diverted from the fund. This should be reversed and fixed immediately. Paul Schneider R.Ph President , Monmouth County Board of Health
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
MacArthur Applauds Defense Appropriations Bill That Keeps KC-10 Tanker At Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur LAKEHURST – Congressman Tom MacArthur (NJ-10)
released the following statement on the passage of the Depart-
ment of Defense Appropriations Act, which prohibits funds from being used to retire the KC-10 tanker. “I am pleased that this legislation contains language to prohibit funding from going towards retiring the KC-10 tanker,” said MacArthur. “This language complements my provision in the FY16’ National
Defense Authorization Act that prohibited the retirement of the KC-10 for the 2016 and 2017 fiscal years. The Joint Base is not scheduled to have the state of the art KC-46 tanker delivered until 2020 at the absolute earliest. In
the interim, we must ensure that the KC-10 is available and continues its service at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.” The Air Force will introduce the KC-46 into the refueling fleet beginning as early as this
fall. The existing KC-10 fleet received protections from Congressman MacArthur in the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act with bipartisan support from Congressman Norcross.
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Freeholder Forum From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders OCEAN COUNTY – With the approach of forest fire season, Ocean County will again house an air tanker operated by the NJ State Forest Fire Service at the Ocean County Airport, Berkeley Township. “The many upgrades that we have completed at our airport off Route 530 are making it a reliable base of operations for the state Forest Fire Service during forest fire season,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the airport. “We are pleased to provide the forest fire service with a state of the art facility where they can house their tanker and easily access areas that may be affected by a forest fire.” The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is scheduled to enter into an agreement with the state Forest Fire Service allowing it to base its plane at the airport
from mid-April to mid-May. “That time of year is the height of forest fire season,” said Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “We appreciate the efforts of the state Forest Fire Service and all of our volunteer fire companies in making certain our residents and visitors are kept from harms’ way during this time.” Vicari noted that the Forest Fire Service returned to the Ocean County Airport after the County opened the crosswind runway in September 2014 creating a safer airport. “The safety of the pilots using the airport is of the utmost importance to the County,” Vicari said. “The airport is used for more than just private planes. It serves an important role when it comes to public safety, and housing aircraft that are used by public safety agencies.” Vicari said the crosswind runway provides pilots with
safer landing and takeoff alternatives during adverse wind conditions. “Because the worst forest fires usually coincide with high winds, prior to completion of the crosswind runway, the Forest Fire Service had to cancel previous missions due to strong crosswinds,” he said. Vicari said Ocean County has seen its share of large and dangerous brush fires. He noted that shortly after the completion of the crosswind runway, a major forest fire broke out that threatened several neighborhoods just a few miles from the airport. “Personnel from the Forest Fire Service attended a Freeholder meeting afterwards and credited the use of the crosswind runway with helping the fire service in its efforts to save many homes from destruction,” he said. “We are pleased to offer this invaluable service to the Forest Fire Service.” Last year, while based at the airport, the air tanker was used to respond to 11 forest fires, delivering more than 15,000 gallons of water to the fire sites. According to the state Department of Environmental
Protection, the peak wildfire season in NJ typically begins in middle to late March and runs through late spring, when the weather tends to be dry, windy and warmer. This also is the time of year when forest canopies and undergrowth have yet to leaf out, making forest debris more susceptible to the drying effects of wind and sunshine. Because of the types of trees and shrubs it supports, the sprawling Pinelands region of southern NJ is particularly susceptible to wildfi res and is typically the focus of much of the prescribed burning activity conducted by the Forest Fire Service. The DEP noted prescribed burns take place through the end of March, conditions permitting. These burns are generally conducted during the winter – especially toward the late-winter months – to
minimize the amount of smoke produced, and when weather conditions tend to be safer for controlled fires. “Prescribed burning is an important tool in keeping our forests and other wildlands safe and healthy,” said Bill Edwards, Chief of the NJ Forest Fire Service. “These burns are conducted only under exacting conditions by highly trained personnel. By burning them away now, we can reduce the risk of these materials serving as tinder for wildfires later in the year. This practice also improves the overall ecological health of our forests and grasslands.” In 2016, the Forest Fire Service responded to 1,065 wildfires, 75 percent of which were a quarter-acre or smaller. The largest was a 464-acre f ire in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County.
“This is also a good time to remind residents and visitors to be particularly vigilant when driving or out in the woods to properly discard any smoking materials or not engage in this kind of activity,” Kelly said. “So many forest and brush fires are caused by human error or carelessness. They can easily be prevented.” Vicari noted anyone convicted of purposely starting a forest or brush fire faces serious criminal penalties. The airport is located on 420 acres in Berkeley Township about five miles west of Toms River. A precision approach facility, it features a 6,000 foot runway and accommodates various aircraft, including private airplanes, small corporate jets, the state Forest Fire Service planes, the Civil Air Patrol and Emergency Services aircraft.
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34th Annual SJCDA Elementary Choral Festival
–Photo courtesy Toms River Regional School District TOMS RIVER – Students from Hooper Avenue and Walnut Street participated in the 34th Annual SJCDA Elementary Choral Festival. The students were chosen by their choral teachers because of their musical skill and enthusiasm in chorus. The teachers and the students rehearsed before school and during recess time to prepare for this event. They all had a great time and gave a fantastic performance with more than 150 other students from all over South Jersey.
5K Run To Support Fallen Soldier
SEASIDE PARK – The Ocean Running Club is sponsoring its 6th Annual Sgt. John A. Lyons Run to Remember, a 5K run and one mile fun run on June 3. The event will be held at Sgt. John Lyons Memorial Court on 24th Ave. in Seaside Park and honors fallen soldier Sgt John Lyons. Runners and walkers should meet at the 24th Ave. basketball courts. Parking is available in the center median on Central Ave. 5K registration is $25 until Mau 15 and $30 on race day. One mile fun run registration is $15 by May
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Lakehurst Elementary School Hosts Literacy Fair
–Photo Courtesy The Ocean County Library Ocean County Library mascot Sparks joins, from left, Manchester Library Youth Services Librarian Elaine Menken and Supervising Library Assistant Rebecca Schoonmaker at the library’s promotional table during the March 7 Lakehurst Elementary School Literacy Fair. LAKEHURST – The Ocean County Library took part in the Lakehurst Elementary School’s Literacy Fair on March 7. Manchester Library Youth Services Librarian Elaine Menken and Supervising Library Assistant Rebecca Schoonmaker coordinated an Ocean County Library outreach effort for the event, which was sponsored by the Lakehurst Education Association. The event stressed literacy and writing, and featured raffles, snacks and various family oriented activities. Adding to the fun were students who were dressed up
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Women’s Cancer Program Promotes Beauty Inside And Out TOMS RIVER – A woman diagnosed with cancer has to battle not only the disease, but the frightening changes that come with treatment. But now patients with cancer can turn to a program that makes them feel beautiful on the inside and out. The J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center has partnered with the American Cancer Society to host the Look Good Feel Better Program–a free, hands-on workshop designed to help women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. The program will take place on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hospital’s Inspiration Boutique, 99 Route 37 West. The free program is open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other forms of treatment. Participants will be provided with skin and nail care, makeup demonstrations from licensed beauty professionals, information on wigs and turbans and how to care for them, fashion tips, a free cosmetic kit and more, all in the spa-like environment of the Inspiration Boutique. The Look Good Feel Better program serves 50,000 American women annually and hosts 15,000 workshops across the country each year. All programs are facilitated and led by beauty professionals
who volunteer their time to help people with cancer to find some normalcy in a life that is by no means normal. The program is currently seeking additional licensed beauticians, cosmetologists and estheticians to volunteer their services. Look Good Feel Better is a free program, but registration is required. For more information or to sign up, call 1-800227-2345.
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Youth Art Month Comes To Toms River Library
–Photo courtesy Ocean County Library Students, parents and teachers came out in force on the evening of March 6 to the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library to take in the view of various displays of artwork that showcased the talent of students from Toms River Regional schools. TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library was packed on the evening of March 6 with students, parents and teachers from the Toms River Regional School District who flocked to see numerous displays of artistic talent that was unveiled for “Youth Art Month.” The reception ran from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Beachwood, Cedar Grove, Citta, East Dover, Hooper, North Dover, Pine Beach, Silver Bay, South Toms River, Walnut Street, Washington Street and West Dover elementary school students were represented. The township’s intermediate and high schools were also well represented. The
work of students from Intermediate East, Intermediate North, Intermediate South, High School East, High School North and High School South were on display in the lobby and the first and second floors of the branch. Attendees also enjoyed a musical program by students of the Intermediate South Orchestra held in the atrium at the branch during the evening. Refreshments provided by the Toms River Regional Schools were enjoyed and volunteers of the library’s Teen Advisory Board were busy helping to make the event run smooth. The artwork will be on display at the branch throughout the month.
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SUEZ To Conduct Spring Fire Hydrant Testing And Water Main Maintenance
TOMS RIVER – Beginning on or about March 20, SUEZ will begin its comprehensive water main maintenance and fire hydrant testing program throughout its service territory in the Township of Toms River, the Borough of South Toms River
and portions of the Township of Berkeley (Holiday City and Silver Ridge Park). The program is expected to last through early June, weather permitting. “Fire hydrants are essential in providing water for fire protection and also serve a crit-
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removing mineral and sediment deposits that have accumulated over time,” he added. During testing operations, customers may experience temporary incidences of low pressure or volume and slight discoloration or cloudiness of tap water. It is best to shut the water off then check clarity by running cold tap water for a few minutes, which allows new water to work its way through the pipes. Mastrokalos said that SUEZ typically conducts a water main maintenance and fire hydrant testing program twice a year, in the spring and fall, using a high velocity flow of water in the opposite direction of natural flow to keep the water mains clean and fresh. If residential and business customers observe SUEZ crews working on streets where their homes and offices are located, the company advises not to use tap water, washing machines or dishwashers until the brief activity is completed. Customers may wish to fill up clean bottles or containers with tap water ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator to use for drinking or cooking while the program is conducted in their area. Customers are also asked to be attentive while walking or driving near SUEZ trucks and crew members to ensure safety. For additional information, please visit the SUEZ website at mysuezwater.com, facebook.com/suezwatersouthjersey or twitter.com/suezwaterSJ. Customers with questions or concerns may call SUEZ at 877-565-1456.
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BAYVILLE – The VFW Post 9503 will host an all you can eat breakfast on March 26 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. This month’s specials are cinnamon raisin french toast with eggs to order, omelets, sausage, hash, biscuits, toast, coffee, tea and juice. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children and free for active duty personnel. To-go orders can be arranged by calling 732-269-2265. VFW Post 9503 is located at 383 Veterans Blvd.
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County Plans Road Reconstruction Projects
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Freeholders moved several road projects forward. With $3 million budgeted, projects call for the reconstruction and resurfacing of certain county roads. The roads include: Little Egg Harbor: 1 mile of Mathistown Road, from Route 9 to Mystic Shores Boulevard. Long Beach Township: 2 miles of Long Beach Boulevard in the Loveladies section. Tuckerton: .63 miles of Great Bay Boule-
vard from Route 9 to Oak Lane. Jackson: 2.6 miles of Route 571 from Lakehurst Avenue West to Anthony Way. Jackson: 1.15 miles of Route 571 from Benz Lane to Route 528. The project would cost $3 million, and would be paid for through bonds that would take 20 years to pay off. “The county has 623 miles of roads and we look at them all on an annual basis,” county engineer John Ernst said. Once it is determined that roadwork needs to be done, the county then determines whether the project
can be done in-house by the county road department of if it has to go to contractors. The freeholders also awarded a bit to Earle Asphalt Company for various road reconstruction and resurfacing projects. This was part of a 2016 contract, in the amount of $2,735,413.13. The roads improved are as follows: Toms River: 1.8 miles of Church Road from Route 9 to North Bay. Toms River: 1.4 miles of Fischer Boulevard from Bay Avenue to Shore Boulevard. Toms River: 1 mile of Cox Cro Road from
Route 9 to Whitesville Road. Toms River/Manchester: 1.2 miles of Whitesville Road/Ridgeway Road, from Commonwealth Boulevard to Leawood Avenue. Beachwood: .7 miles of Compass/Club House/Bayside avenues, from Beachwood Boulevard to Harpoon Street. In yet another project, the county will be acquiring a portion of roadway near the intersection of Lacey Road and Manchester Avenue in Lacey Township. This, the engineer said, was to widen the jughandle.
OCC History Club To Host Three-Day Trip To Washington DC
TOMS RIVER – Take a three-day guided Trip to Washington DC with Ocean County College’s History Club. From April 7 to 9, enjoy highlights of the nation’s capital. On April 7, the group will depar t from Ocean County College at 8 a.m. They will stop in Baltimore and visit the Great Blacks in Wax Museum plus two hours have been set aside to enjoy
lunch and shopping at Harbor Place. Upon their arrival in Washington DC they visit the Reagan Building and the Martin Luther King National Memorial. Dinner will be at the famous Buca di Beppo, with an evening visit to the Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean War Memorials. On April 8, after breakfast, the group will have access to the National Mu-
seum of African American History & Culture (This Museum has been sold out but OCC was able to get tickets.) Enjoy a tour of the Capitol Hill Area, including the U.S. Capitol Building, U.S. Supreme Court, and the Library of Cong ress. Din ner is at the Hard Rock Café. O n Ap r i l 9, a f t e r b r e a k fa s t , t he g roup will tou r the Freder ick Doug l a s s M e m o r i a l H o m e . T h e n f i ve hours has been set aside for a visit to the Smithsonian Instit ution with its Nat ural Histor y, Amer ican Histor y, and Native American museums, plus the Botanical Gardens. The bus will depart home to Ocean County College at approximately 3 p.m. for arrival in
the early evening. The cost is $300 per person including travel, hotel, admission to sites/ mu s e u m s , a nd d i n ne r s. P r ic e m ay var y depending on single or double occupancy. A deposit of $75 is required to hold the spot. Full payment is due mid-March. To register, visit gerbertours.com and click on “Participants” in the top right cor ner to make a prof ile. The registration code is 14EE161D (ignore the wording that states the trip is full). After wards, email r marchie@ocean. edu with the hotel roommate(s). For more information, contact Robert Marchie, College Lecturer of History, at rmarchie@ocean.edu.
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Townsquare Radio “Hometown Heroin” Discussion At Ocean County College
TOMS RIVER – On March 20 at 7 p.m., 92.7 WOBM-FM and Beach Radio 1160/1310 WOBM-AM will present “Hometown Heroin: A Townsquare Tonight Town Hall Event” at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College, 1 College Drive. Please park in Parking Lot 2. The one hour event will be streamed on wobm.com, mybeachradio.com, and ocean. edu. It will also be simulcast on WOBM radio (92.7 FM and 1160/1310 AM) and Ocean County College’s TV station Ocean TV20 (as broadcast on Comcast of Toms River and Long Beach Island, Channel 20, and on Verizon Fios in Northern Ocean County, Channel 24). Listeners and viewers can Tweet questions @WOBM, directly to the moderator’s podium. Attendees may ask questions directly from the floor or write questions onto file cards for possible inclusion in the proceedings. In addition, attendees who wish to speak one-on-one with panelists may do so. According to Tom Mongelli, News Di-
rector, WOBM, “The wreckage of lives, careers, fortunes, families, and loved ones caught in Ocean County’s heroin and opiate abuse problem grows each passing day. On March 20, hear what leaders in law enforcement and rehabilitation are doing about it – and speak to them directly.” The dais includes Joseph D. Coronato, Ocean County Prosecutor; Michael G. Mastronardy, Ocean County Sheriff; John Brogan, recovering heroin addict, Opioid Overdose Recovery Program; Steve Willis, Co-Founder of Hope Sheds Light; and Anthony Castellano, Vice-President of Substance Abuse Services for Preferred Behavioral Health. Vin Ebenau, WOBM News Reporter, moderates the discussion, touching on the indescribable allure of opiates, the trap of addiction for pain-management patients, rooting out dealers and cutting off supplies, advances in rehabilitation for restoring and mending lives, and the role the public can play in stemming the tide of drug dependence.
Graeme Of Thrones Brings “Comedic Theatre” To The Grunin Center
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a wide variety of entertainment sure to please featuring the performance of Graeme of Thrones on April 5 at 7:30 p.m., Main Stage, Grunin Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Show tickets are $30 to $28 or dinner/ show tickets are $50, which includes dinner provided by Tuscan Bistro and show. Call the Box Office for time and location. This critically-acclaimed theatrical journey through the Seven Kingdoms, is a hilarious parody … “a roller coaster ride of beheadings, incest, and war.” Avid “Thrones” fan Graeme just wants to recreate his favorite fantasy saga on stage – aided and abetted by his best friend Paul and the girl he used to fancy at school, Bryony. He doesn’t quite have the same budget as the TV show, or as
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MacArthur To Speak At ELC March Meeting
TOMS RIVER – Congressman Tom MacArthur, Congressional District 3, is the featured speaker at Ocean County Employer Legislative Committee meeting and breakfast on March 31 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 815 Route 37 West. MacArthur, who was elected to the Hou se of Re pre se nt at ive s i n 2014, serves on the House Financial Services Com m it tee. A f ter g r a du at i ng f rom Hofstra University, MacArthur spent 28 years in the insurance industry, and became chairman and CEO of York Risk Services Group, Inc. from 1999 to 2010 ELC meetings, open to the public, are designed to infor m the business community about important legislation,
provide face-to-face opportunities with key government officials, and encourage dialog ue bet ween business and government. The registration fee, including a buffet breakfast, is $20. Registration is required. To register, contact Elizabeth Cahill at ecahill@ firstenergycorp.com or call 609-6562600. Pay at the door or mail checks, payable to Ocean ELC, to Julie Holman, Chairwoman of Ocean ELC, 150 West State St., Trenton, NJ 08608. The Ocean County ELC is sponsored by Holman Frenia Allison, PC and New Jersey Natural Gas in partnership with the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Riding Along In My Automobile
Dear Joel My father is 80 and in reasonably good health. He is still driving. He doesn’t go very long distances, and usually just to places he knows well, but I am starting to worry that he may be getting too old. I don’t want to make him mad, but I think it may better for him to leave the car in park. What do you think? Answer: I’m glad you brought this up. Driving is a very touchy topic and a very important activity. Forfeiting it can make a person feel really old and out of control. Why would you think your father shouldn’t drive? If he is in good health and not on any medication, he would probably prefer to remain independent. Many people drive into their nineties. If you want to see your father drive less, maybe you can spend more time showing him new ways to get around.
Today’s technology offers so much, and don’t just talk to him, show him by doing some of them in his home. Many grocery stores offer at home service; place an order with him and be there when the deliveries arrive. It’s a convenience I enjoy myself. If he doesn’t use a computer, bring yours and put the order together as a team. Other companies like Amazon are pros at deliveries. If he enjoys activities outside the home, like golf or dancing, maybe you could go with him once a month or so. Most seniors cherish their ability to drive and they protect it ferociously. Make his decision a transition and you’ll both be happier. 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.”
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TOMS RIVER – Enjoy afternoon tea for a good cause. The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center is holding a Tea Party on March 26 from noon to 2 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m. at 600 Main in the B&B and Victorian Tea Room, located at 600 Main St. Step back into the 1800s and experience the pleasure of a full Victorian-style afternoon tea featuring freshly brewed tea, soup, salads, scones, sandwiches and desserts. Special guests Sumy Chang, MD and Manpreet Kohli,
MD, dedicated breast surgeons from the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center, will be on hand to chat with attendees about any health care questions or concerns. Tickets for the event are $55 per person and all proceeds will go to the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Debbie McGivney at 732-272-6938.
Summer Youth Camp Counselor For Toms River Youth Services
TOMS RIVER – Toms River Youth Services is looking for Summer Youth Camp Counselors. Counselors must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check. They must also be able to attend three-day paid training, dates to be announced. The camp is an eight-week program. Coun-
selors will work 35 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $9 an hour for seven hours a day, June 26 through August 18. Applications can be downloaded from tomsrivertownship.com or picked up in the office at 1505 North Bay Ave. For more information, call 732-341-1000, ext. 8436.
Free Parking In Municipal Parking Deck
TOMS RIVER – The municipal parking deck on Robbins and Water street behind the library and town hall is metered parking during the week, but is free on weekends.
Parking on the top level of the municipal garage is free on Saturdays, compliments of the Ocean County Library. The parking garage is also free on Sundays, compliments of Toms River Township.
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Items Needed For OCC Foundation Scholarship Celebration
TOMS RIVER – Sponsorships, donations, and auction items are being sought for the Ocean County College Foundation’s 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration to be held on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. on the Ocean County College Main Campus. Scholarship Celebration proceeds will benefit the mission of the Ocean County College Foundation. According to Heather Barberi, Ocean County College Foundation Executive Director, the Scholarship Celebration is held annually to assist the Foundation in its mission to make higher education accessible to Ocean County residents through scholarships and awards. The Foundation is in need of “highend” auction items. Donations are being accepted for restaurant and merchandise gift certificates, sports memorabilia, golf foursomes, tickets to sporting events, entertainment and recreation packages, Broadway theatre tickets, day spa certificates, vacation packages, collectibles, specialty items, and gourmet baskets. In addition, a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. “The more sponsorships and attractive auction items
we bring in, the more funds we will raise for the students of Ocean County College,” Barberi said. This year’s event will honor Mr. & Mrs. Dan D’Onofrio and The D’Onofrio Foundation as Humanitarians of the Year. The event committee is co-chaired by Margaux D’Onofrio and DJ D’Onofrio. The evening’s host is Kenneth J. Malagiere (Narcissus Florals). The gala will feature a sumptuous gourmet buffet, live entertainment by Kindred Spirit, dancing, and a silent auction. Cocktail Attire is requested. To support a student with a scholarship or for information on how to become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or purchase tickets, $200 per person, to the 2017 Annual Scholarship Celebration, held on June 16 at 6:30 p.m., on Ocean County College’s Main Campus in Toms River, call the Ocean County College Foundation at 732-255-0492 or visit the Foundation page at go.ocean.edu/gala. The Ocean County College Foundation is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to the growth and development of the College through scholarships, endowments, and capital and special projects.
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Business Profile By Robert D. Verderese Those who want an alternative to the talk show format need not look any further. Tune in to “Preferred Company” with Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred Home Health Care” and his co-host, M ar ianne Lev y, airing 8 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, on WOBM-AM (1160 and 1310). Chock-full of fun and friendly talk, along with game shows, trivia contests, nostalgia and celebrity inter views, “Preferred Company” is the perfect blend of good conversation and entertainment that is sure to please. While there are many dimensions to “ Pre ferred Company,” the one that listeners are immediately struck by is the wonderful chemistry between Joel and Marianne: “It’s like we can read each other’s minds,” Marianne says. Moreover, when you li ste n to “ Pr efe r r e d C o m p a ny,” you cannot miss the spec i a l c o nn e c tion that Joel and Marianne have: “ There really is a comfort and lightness between us that allows us to bring out the best in one another,” Joel adds. So what is it besides “good chemistry” between Joel and Marianne that makes “Preferred Company” stand out from the crowd? Well, for starters, the show’s format is almost entirely unscripted: “ We don’t know what we’re going to talk about five minutes before the show goes on the air,” Marianne
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admits. For some in the radio business, the idea to do a show with no script would be a frightening prospect, but at “Preferred Company,” it is the only way to do a radio show. For instance, Joel desc r ibes the unique ness of the show in the following way: “What makes our show special is how natural the format is—it’s like we’re having coffee with you at a restaurant where any subject can be discussed at any time.” To be sure, “Preferred Company” distinguishes itself from many radio shows in that it is consistently interactive by way of phone calls and emails. Unlike many other talk shows that rarely, if ever, take phone calls or respond to emails, “Preferred Company” considers interacting with their audience as an essential part of the program. Referring to their listeners as “Lis-
pr efer r edr ad i o.c o m. Click on and download an App to listen to a live or previously recorded program, or play a 24 -hour-a- day bingo game, or even get a tasty recipe. Listeners can also connect with “Preferred Company ” by downloading an App called “ R a di o p u p” to t h e i r smartphones. People f rom all around the world listen to Joel and Marianne via this App: “We love “Radiopup” and how it allows us to connect with people from all types of backgrounds. It really gives our show another level of c onnectivit y — it ’s wonderful!” says Marianne. Speaking of wonderful, let’s not forget about Joel’s lovable puppy Oliver and Marianne’s “favorite,” Norman: “I love dogs and love to share dog stories with our listeners,” says Marianne. Discussing everything from the smar test
tener Friends,” it is not unusual for Joel and Marianne to talk about their families with their listeners and vice versa: “Our show is very much a family affair,” Joel explains. Further, Joel and Marianne welcome their family-of-listeners to the show ’s website,
and most popular dog breeds, to the most popular dog names, even dog-friendly accommodations, such as hotels and motels and vacation rentals, at “Preferred Company,” your canine will always get the love and attention that he or she deserves!
Do you want to harken back to “the good old days’ of yore? At “Preferred C o m p a n y,” you can travel with Joel and Marianne on a “Streetcar Named Nostalgia” and reminisc e about how things used to be. “Many of our listeners are baby boomers and enjoy talking about t h e p ast . I t puts a smile on their face and gives them a good feeling inside and we like to be a part of that,” Joel recounts. As listeners of “Preferred Company” al- Pictured are Joel Markel, President and owner of “Preferred ready know, Home Health Care” and his co-host, Marianne Levy. the show also of fers many in- that listeners enjoy is Prairie” to best-sellstallments that are as “Match Wednesday,” ing authors such as charming as they are where callers attempt L a r r y O l m s te d w h o fun! For instance, every to provide a correct wrote “Real Food, Fake morning at 8:35, Joel match to a word given Food,”—Joel and Marand Marianne offer lis- by Joel or Marianne. ianne offer their listenteners the opportunity A n d t h e c a l l e r t h at ers a variety show that to call up the program gives the correct match is second-to-none. Come discover what and extend a “Good wins a prize, such as Wish” to someone who BlueClaws tickets or a eve r yo n e i s t a lk i n g is special in their lives. twenty five dollar gift about and join “Preferred Company,” with Perhaps you might hear card to Wawa. “Preferred Company” Joel Markel and Mara loved- one extending a good wish to a listeners also have an ianne Lev y, airing 8 sick family member. Or opportunity to win lot- to 10 a.m., M onday maybe the caller simply tery tickets on “Leave t h r o u g h Fr i d a y, o n wants to wish a friend ‘Em Laughing Fridays,” WOBM AM (1160 AND “ Happy Bir thday ” or which is a nice way to 1310). Like them on “Happy Anniversary.” end the week and begin Facebook and tell your friends. Visit their webRegardless of the wish, the weekend. Interesting guests also site at preferredradio. t h e “ G o o d W i s h e s” segment of “Preferred figure prominently on com. Fun, relaxed and Company” is extremely the “Preferred Compa- entertaining, “Preferred popular in that it allows ny” show. A diversity of Company” truly offers people to reach out to personalities—ranging something for everyones they care about in from celebrities like body and is no wonder A lison A r ngr im who why it is the area’s fasta thoughtful way. Another feature of played “Nellie Oleson” est-growing radio talk “Preferred Company” on “Little House on the show.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of MArch 18 - march 24
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your social instincts and intuitions might be at a low point in the first part of the week. Avoid making major purchases that require good taste. Put romantic notions on hold for a few days and focus on moneymaking activities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make the most of your business acumen by working toward the achievement of long term goals in the upcoming week. Don’t pursue an impossible dream or a fantasy when a sure thing is sitting right under your nose. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Live up to the challenge. Responsibilities at work or in the family can put you through your paces in the week ahead, but the rewards will be well worth it. Don’t let minor criticisms undermine your confidence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be inspired to expand creative efforts or make more peaceful choices in the week ahead. Your friends may influence your ideas and persuade you to choose lasting values over immediate gratification. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have a flair for friendliness. Express brotherly love in all the right places to successfully blend business with pleasure in the week to come. Avoid impulsive buying sprees and you can turn talents and skills into cash. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is a Full Moon in the skies in your sign that can trigger self-examination in the week ahead. Avoid making purchases of personal items in the first half of the week when you are somewhat susceptible to flattery.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get ready to wear your lucky shamrock. Some friendships must shift so that you can regroup within a more comfortable structure. Forming a new friendship may be more practicable than pursuing a romantic hookup this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Decoding the wants and needs of a significant other might seem difficult in the early part of the week to come. You might read too much meaning into something that would seem commonplace in other circumstances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you could brim with creative ideas to improve your surroundings. If you focus fully on your tasks you will find ample opportunities to use ingenuity on the job. Avoid a passing temptation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be so busy looking for a four leafed clover that you ignore something important going on in the home. You may realize that you have only seen what you wanted to see as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today’s Full Moon might rivet your attention on financial matters. In the week ahead you might benefit from meditation or time spent on your own. You might not be aware that someone is being supportive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Negative thinking can lead to negative results. Today’s Full Moon is in your opposite sign so you may become more aware of the flaws in a relationship or a partner. Focus on being a friend in the week ahead.
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Transition From Winter To Spring With An Easy Recipe Featuring Fava Beans By Wolfgang Puck
For so many of us, winter has been far too long and cold this year. Snow across the Northeast and Midwest. Heavy rains on the Pacific Coast. Tornadoes across the South. It can be hard to believe that springtime is less than two weeks away. Farmers’ markets are on the verge of the new season, and soon we’ll be savoring all kinds of fresh green vegetables that announce its arrival. But it still feels a little bit early, too early, be cooking the kinds of lighter, more delicate dishes that so many people associate with the season of renewal. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides us with a perfect transition between winter and spring: fresh fava beans. Very soon, piles of those big, plump, slightly flat grayish-green pods will begin appearing in market stalls, inviting us to enjoy a vegetable that combines a robust, earthy texture and taste that pushes the cold days behind us with a bright color and freshness that hint at the warmer, sunnier days to come. Many home cooks, however, find fava beans challenging to prepare, put off by those big, tough pods and the false impression that the seeds inside them are tough and chewy. So, let me share the simple truth: They’re surprisingly easy to prepare. To shell fava beans, press down with your thumbs along the seam of each pod to split it open; then, flick out the beans. I like to blanch the peeled beans briefly in boiling water, followed by a quick cooling in ice water, to help preserve their bright color before adding them to a recipe. It also makes them easier to peel by using a thumbnail to split the opaque skin on each bean, peeling off and discarding it. Once all that’s done, the fava beans need very little more in the way of cooking. You could toss them in a saute pan with melted butter and chopped herbs or add them to a stew or soup. Or, as I do in the following recipe, combine them with other fresh vegetables and pasta to make a main dish that combines the heartiness of winter fare with the brightness of the new season. Of course, if you like you can substitute another vegetable for the fava beans in this recipe. Use 1/2 pound (250 g) of small snow peas, for example, or 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces of asparagus, or coarsely chopped broccoli, blanching them all as you would the fava beans and adding them toward the end of cooking the sauce. I hope you’ll go on enjoying this recipe long into the spring and continue to adapt it as new crops arrive in the farmers’ market. PASTA WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, FAVA BEANS, ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE AND FRESH THYME Serves 4 1 2/3 pounds (725 g) fresh fava beans in the pod, to get about 1/2 pound (250 g) shelled and peeled fava beans 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) organic low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 pound (250 g) assorted fresh shiitake mushrooms, or cultivated white or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp paper towel, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) onion-and-garlic soubise (recipe
follows) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves, plus 4 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish 12 ounces (375 g) whole-wheat spaghetti or other whole-grain pasta strands 2 heaping tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and set it near the stove. Meanwhile, shell the fava beans, discarding the pods. When the water boils, add the shelled beans. Boil for 1 minute. With a wire skimmer, remove from the boiling water and transfer immediately to the ice water to cool. When cooled, peel them, using a thumbnail to split their skins and removing and discarding the skins. Set the peeled beans aside. In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat to very low and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet or saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the shallot, garlic and mushrooms, and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the hot broth and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Stir in the onion-and-garlic soubise and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped thyme. Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente - tender but still slightly chewy - following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add the fava beans to the sauce to heat them through briefly. Drain the pasta and add it, still slightly dripping, to the sauce, tossing to mix well. Stir in the parsley and remove the pan from the heat. To serve, divide the pasta among four large heated plates or bowls, spooning the mushrooms, fava beans and sauce equally over the pasta. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately, passing Parmesan at the table, if desired. ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE Makes about 3/4 cup (185 mL) 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons organic low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth In a medium nonstick skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture has turned a deep caramel brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and add the broth. Pulse until pureed. Transfer to a nonreactive container and refrigerate until ready to use.
(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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