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By Sara Grillo HOWELL – An ambitious group of fourth and ﬁfth graders from Howell’s Newbury School were honored at the township’s April 4 council meeting for their roles in running a simulated town during a recent ﬁeld trip. Children who participated in the Junior Achievement “BizTown” program were students in GOAL (Great Opportunities for Advanced Learners) and Project ECG (Enrichment Cluster Groups), two of Howell Township’s gifted and talented programs. This is the second year the school has participated in the BizTown program, (Students- See Page 4)

Dear Pharmacist How People Die from Nerve Gas

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Inside The Law Check Your Auto Insurance Policy For Verbal Threshold

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Fast Food, Free Coffee And Dawdling Seniors A Bad Mix

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Wolfgang Puck Try Putting All Your Eggs In One (Souffle)

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–Photos by Sara Grillo Above, busy 5th graders Jeremy Londono and Andrew Delaney at their jobs in BizTown. Below, newbury School 4th and 5th graders who participated in Junior Achievement’s BizTown program are honored by Mayor Theresa Berger and council members at an April 4 meeting.

Lakewood LAKEHURST BlueClaws Gear Up HISTORICAL For 2017 Season MUSEUM KEEPS HINDENBURG HISTORY ALIVE

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – Now in their 17th year, the Lakewood BlueClaws are growing, adding new teammates and new entertainment and food options for pa-

trons, ofﬁcials said. The team, a minor league afﬁliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, is headquartered out of First Energy Park in Lakewood. (BlueClaws- See Page 4)

Officials Recognize Autism Awareness Month

–Photo by Sara Grillo Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro, Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell proclaim April 2017 as Autism Awareness Month in Howell Township.

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By Sara Grillo HOWELL – There was something different at Howell’s April 4 town council meeting. Officials sat in their usual seats, but had white ribbons tied to their microphones in honor of National Autism Awareness Month in April. Mayor Theresa Berger told citizens and officials at the meeting that autism is a cause very dear to her heart b e c a u s e h e r n e ph ew is on the autistic spectr um. She then read a proclamation deeming April 2017 as Autism Awareness Month in the Township of Howell. Aut ism was once thought to be a relatively rare disorder, affecting only 1 in 10,000 people. But as more and more h e a lt h p r ofe s sionals become proficient in diagnosing autism,

more and more children are being diagnosed, making it the fastest growing developmental disability. Although there is no cu re for aut ism , it has been shown that when individuals receive treatment early on in their lives, it is possible for them to make signif icant improvements. Howell High School has one of the largest autism spectrum disorder support programs in New Jersey and will host its ﬁrst Colors for Autism run/walk fundraiser on April 23.

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Students:

Continued From Page 1 which is supervised by Newbury School’s Vice Principal Ray Gredder. The organization that runs BizTown is Junior Achievement, a non-proﬁt experimental learning curriculum that teaches students the importance of work readiness and entrepreneurship. Before the actual town-running kicked off, students took part in 13 “life” lessons taught by Howell teachers Lindsey Dunphy and Lisa Oliver that focused on ﬁ nancial

BlueClaws:

Continued From Page 1 The opening game of the season kicked off on April 13. They were up against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, which are affiliated with the Miami Marlins. Ultimately, the local team lost 2-0, but the crowd had a good time, the team spokesman said. The fans really do get into the game here. It was a good crowd, about 6,870 people. A few different factors went into making it the biggest opening night since 2009. The most important factor was the weather. As spring has finally been breaking through the winter weather, people wanted to get out and enjoy the sun. Additionally, a lot of people were off on Good Friday, so the Thursday game was a popular destination. New Players The team is strong as ever, officials reported. They are expecting big things from two new

literacy. Students learned essential skills like balancing a checkbook, securing and paying off a loan with interest, philanthropy and creating a business plan. Gredder said that after applying for jobs within the town and electing a mayor and town council, they traveled to Junior Achievement where they ran a simulated city for the day. BizTown is a mini-city complete with 14 different store fronts, including a bank, credit union, radio station, city hall and more, where students were able to apply

what they learned in the classroom to real life. Store fronts were assembled from donated corporate sponsors like WalMart, UPS, Investors Bank, Chick-ﬁl-A and ADP. “Students are responsible for every part of the town running - from opening a town meeting, to voting and passing laws, to set up, clean up and ﬁ nancial planning for a successful business,” said Gredder. “They make and track their own money and put all of their learned skills to good use.” The program also had the support of 14

parent volunteers, and of course the real Howell Town Council and Mayor Theresa Berger, who was on site at BizTown to swear in 5th grade Mayor Cassidy Brennan. Berger spoke highly of the BizTown program at the council meeting, saying that she was amazed at how well the children ran the town. A video of this year’s BizTown ﬁeld trip is currently being put together by Cicuta Films. A video of last year’s trip can be viewed at youtu.be/ahHvG28_Wqk.

prospects. One is Mickey Moniak, an 18-year-old centerﬁelder from California who was the ﬁrst overall pick. He was batting .302. Another is Sixto Sanchez, also 18, who is a pitcher from the Dominican Republic. He has been featured on many baseball websites as a player to watch. New Food Several new food options are being added to the stadium this season. The new Dugout Bar is open along the third base concourse and will feature a variety of beer, including craft, domestic and premium drafts. There is also a variety of white and red wine selections. The Grand Slam Grill is now open, serving traditional ballpark fare as well as newer favorites such as hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken drummettes, mac & cheese bites, ice cream and Italian ice. Three food trucks have taken up semi-perma-

nent residence at the stadium. The Empanada Guy, Fork in the Road and Jake’s Crab Shack will be set up on the concourse of every home game. New Entertainment When the players aren’t on the ﬁeld, other entertainment will be available. The TD Bank Summer Concert Series will share dates with eight Saturday home games, beginning May 27. The doors open two hours before the game for the concert.

The stadium will still have fireworks shows after Friday shows, as well as games on May 28, July 3 and Sept. 3. The 14 fireworks shows will also have themes for the first time this year. They include Musicals, Billy Joel, 90s Disney, Star Wars and more. Tickets and Scheduling One thing that hasn’t changed is the price of tickets. They are still $13 for adults and $10 for juniors and seniors. To see the BlueClaws schedule, visit milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t427.

–Photos courtesy Lakewood BlueClaws The Lakewood BlueClaws faced off against the Greensboro Grasshoppers at their season opener on April 13.

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Lakehurst Historical Museum Keeps Hindenburg History Alive

By Jennifer Peacock LAKEHUST - The display occupies an area under the stained-glass window in memory of Thomas and Catherine Whalen and Family. It’s one lighted case beneath that window, a case that can’t be opened to examine the items inside, and table filled with books to the right of the case. There are photographs and newspaper clippings pinned to the walls and sitting on the windowsill. On the northern side of the building, there are newspaper clippings, some from papers that no longer exist. It’s a small part of the Lakehurst Historical Society’s museum, which occupies the Old St. John’s Church, itself Ocean County’s oldest Roman Catholic Church. But the Hindenburg remains a giant in the borough’s history. “You go anywhere and mention that you’re from Lakehurst, so many people associate that with the Hindenburg,” historical society volunteer Aurora Semple said. But, she added, “The Hindenburg isn’t [the historical society’s] main concern. Lakehurst has been around since Revolutionary times.” Semple and her fellow volunteers – on this Wednesday, Barbara Cummings and Bernadette Werthwein – said the museum would likely see a bump in visitors with the 80th anniversary of the Hindenburg tragedy approaching. On May 3, 1937, the Hindenburg left Fr a n k f u r t , Ge r ma ny, a nd ma de it s

three-day journey across the Atlantic to Lakehurst, carrying 36 passengers and 61 crew members. An advertisement discovered by Cummings revealed the price for that transatlantic trip was $400, about $7,000 per ticket in today’s dollars. Waiting for storms to clear from the area, the Hindenburg made its final approach to Lakehu rst arou nd 7 p.m. on May 6. Eyewitness accounts have always varied, but about 25 minutes after arriving, the dirigible – the largest ever built – burst i nto f la mes, c r a sh i ng to the ground in less than a minute. Thirteen passengers, 22 crewmen, and one civilian ground crewman, Allen Hagaman, died. The crash is well documented in photographs, on-location movies, and Chicago broadcaster Herbert Morrison’s now-legendary radio commentary, which wasn’t broadcast live and is known for his desperate utterance, “oh, the humanity…” The single display case dedicated to the Hindenburg houses an eclectic collection of memorabilia and items from the dirigible itself. Letters are addressed

“via airship Hindenburg, Lakehurst.” A clock from the dirigible is frozen at 12:38 p.m. There are items that reveal the tragedy, however. The museum has several pieces of paper, one a schedule of the Hindenburg’s f light times, that is singed. A woman from Florida donated a piece of rope line from the Hindenb u r g. Two d i fferent men, one from New York, donated pieces f r o m t h e d i r igible’s gas cell, constructed from a mat e r ial ma de from brushing laye r s of gel a t i n o nt o cotton fabric, different from the usual goldbeater’s skin (outer member of cattle intestines, according to Airships.com). The pieces, one a larger, folded fabric, and the other, which at a particular angle looks like a giraffe’s neck and head, are a mottled gray. Questions about the tragedy are deferred to the dozens of books on the subject. The collection sits on a table next to the display. The museum, located at 300 Center Street, is open Wednesdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.

Paulette’s C Of Blue Run

FREEHOLD – The 8th annual “Paulette’s C of Blue” 5K, 1 Mile and Kids Fun Run is on May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CentraState Healthcare Foundation, 225 Willow Brood Road, Suite 5. T h e “ C ” s t a n d s fo r C o n q u e r i n g Colorectal Cancer at CentraState and proceeds f rom the r un will suppor t CentraState’s colorectal programs and services. Races begin at 10 a.m. and the event will feature food, music, raffles, awards, kids’ activities and local vendors. Adult registration is $20 and child registration (under 10) is $10, before April 24. To register or become a sponsor or vendor, visit centrastatefoundation. org/paulette. For more information, call the CentraState Healthcare Foundation at 732-2947030 or email foundation@centrastate. com.

Golf Outing

HOWELL – The Ramtown Fire Company Chief’s Invitation Golf Outing will be held on May 8 at Pebble Creek Golf Club, 40 Route 537 East in Colts Neck. The cost is $125 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available. For tickets or sponsorships, call 732-4580222 or email golf@ramtownﬁre.com.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER The Burning Of Our Flag What is going on in our country? To protest is one thing, but to burn our f lag is a sin. From 1776, men and women have given up their lives to protect the f lag. The f lag is a symbol of what makes our country great. I do believe in all our freedoms, but to disrespect the f lag is in a category of its own. To burn the f lag is a disrespect for our country. The f lag is more than a piece of cloth with stars and stripes. It is almost the foundation of our nation. We have fought many wars to p r ot e c t ou r c ou nt r y and our f lag, and we will go on protecting the homeland and the f lag. W h at r ig ht do these people have to

destroy the f lag? Have they no love of country and the f lag? What is it they do respect? These are the people who would never spill a drop of blood to protect what is so dear to us. People have the right to protest within the l aw. Eve n t h o u g h it may be legal to bur n the f lag, it is wrong. It is a slap in the face to every American. Yes, we have our freedoms, but no one should abuse the rights we have been given. I have great love for ou r cou nt r y a nd ou r f lag. Let us pass a law that forbids the burni ng of the f lag. It is our duty to protect our f lag. Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

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Imagine All The People I’d like to share a simple solution for the unsettling over-development that is happening all over Brick Township and other parts of Ocean County. The concept is grassroots democracy: decisions are made by people who are affected by them. Policy should be created, approved and implemented by the people it affects. For example if a developer proposes a Wawa on the corner near the busy, populated Lake Riviera neighborhood, it’s my belief that the people living in the neighborhood who will be affected by this development should decide whether or not to rezone the property and allow it. Why should unelected, well-connected, political appointments make this decision? I don’t see any legitimate reason why local zoning decisions can’t be made on a grassroots level, democratically, by the people who will be affected most, not by political appointees with very little at stake. Imagine if these decisions could be made by the people affected. Imagine. Maybe this is an idealist, utopian vision of a society in which everyone has a say, a voice, and some power, but this is what Greens in NJ and across the US are ﬁghting for. Maybe I’m a dreamer. I hope I’m not the only one. Alfred Clayton Chairperson, Green Party of Ocean County Brick

Letters To The the religiousEditor needs of the tiative to best determine Volunteers’ Kindness May Save Lives On Saturday, April 1, the American Red Cross in conjunction with the Whiting Fire Department and many volunteers came through Pine Ridge at Crestwood and replaced or provided smoke alarm batteries. If that wonderful act of kindness saves one mobile home from going up in smoke, it will have been a deed surely worth doing. I am so appreciative of the youth that came to my door and realized I did not have a smoke alarm either in my bedroom or my second bedroom and the one next to my bedroom was dead so I was given three new smoke alarms in addition to replacing one battery in another area. These are volunteers who go all over the state of New Jersey and enlist the local fire departments to assist them. Hats off to you all. And, this is no April Fool’s joke! Bette Kooreman Whiting

Diocese Should Keep St. Monica A Stand Alone Parish T he Catholic Chu rch of St. Monica has a long and interesting histor y in Jackson. In November 1952, Fr. Francis J. Coan of the Church of the Assumption in New Egypt visited the Catholic families in the area to discuss

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children and the possibility of establishing a church in Cassville. Through his efforts, the Cassville fi re house was rented for the children once a week by Trenton-based nuns. The Eucharist was fi rst offered on November 3, 1952, in the Cassville fire house. Around the same time, the area saw an influx of Hispanics, and the Claretian leaders from Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Perth Amboy established a mission. Masses were held in a chicken coop on a property located on West Veteran’s Highway. On August 25, 1991, the parish was renamed St. Monica Mission. The diocese ended St. Monica’s status as a mission parish in October 2001 and restored the original name of the church making it a stand-alone parish within the diocese. The mission of St. Monica located at 679 West Veteran’s Hwy, Route 528 is to teach the message of Christ and provide outreach for the needy in the par ish and com munit y. Teaching the message of Ch r ist is accomplished by rea ch i ng out to al l within the com munit y: young and old, Catholic and non-Catholic through example and through the ef for t s of t he va r iou s parish organizations. St. Monica’s reaches out to meet the needs of the community spiritually, adult and children’s religious education, sacramental preparation, assistance to needy, bereavement counseling and ministering to homebou nd. Act iv it ies include food drives, holiday food baskets for needy families, AA and cooked meals for the sick. Jackson, the largest municipality in Ocean County is 100.6 square miles, a huge area and responsibility for one parish to support spiritually and servicing the needy. Last year the Diocese of Trenton initiated the Faith in Our Future (FIOF) ini-

the future realities facing the Diocese and the Catholic Church. These issues include the decline in the number of Catholics, as well as the dwindling resources that will be available due to the number of priests that will reach retirement age in the next 8-10 years and fewer men who are pursuing priestly vocations. Additionally, fewer parishioners are par ticipating in weekly Mass, the sacraments and collections are down. The preliminary recommendation of the Diocesan Planning Commission was for a merger of the two Catholic Parishes in Jackson. The FIOF core group of St. Monica’s held a town meeting to solicit the input of its parishioners to assist them in preparing a fi nal response to the preliminary recommendation. The final response was submitted to the Diocese in October 2016 and in January the bishop announced all his decisions for the Diocese. As a result, St. Monica would remain unchanged and its status would be periodically reviewed going forward. Part of this rationale is that St. Monica’s, under the guidance and direction of Fr. Alex Enriquez and Deacons Mike Principato, Christian K noebel, and Gene Moir, has been the exception. Since July 1, 2013, the Parish has been growing while maintaining financial stability. With the immediate future of St Monica clarified, the clergy, staff and parishioners are proactively developing a plan titled “St. Monica Vision 2020” focusing on the longer-term development of goals and objectives that will be required to keep St. Monica’s a Jackson fixture for years to come. For more infor mation about St. Monica Church visit saintmonica.com. Father Alex Enriquez and the St. Monica Parish Pastoral Council Jackson

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Rible Urges Congress To Restore Funding For Water Testing Capitol Comments Assemblyman David P. Rible 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

NEW JERSEY – Assembly Republican Conference Leader Dave Rible is drafting legislation that urges the United States

Congress to restore $10 million for water quality testing which is subject to budget cuts by the Trump Administration.

The funding comes from t h e B e a ch e s E nv i r o n mental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, through the EPA, to protect beachgoers from contaminated water. “Slashing this funding jeopardizes the progress we have made in safeguarding our waterways,” said Rible. “Not only does this funding protect our coastal waters, but it also

helps fund many great organizations that help keep our beaches and waters clean and safe.” The BEACH Act was signed into law in October 2010, which amends the Clean Water Act (CWA). The BEACH Act required the Environmental Protection Agency to test and monitor coastal recreation water and notify the public of possible problems.

“BEACH Act funding is critical for the entire beach and tourism economy because it assures people the water they are entering is clean,” said John Weber, Mid Atlantic Regional Manager of the Surfrider Foundation. “We thank Assemblyman Rible and those who realize that this is money well spent; this small program has a fantastic return on invest-

ment.” “Ensuring our shore’s water quality is vital to preserving our quality of life and our tourism industry which is the engine that drives our economy,” Assemblyman Rible said. “It is our duty to protect th is f u ndi ng to ensu re our Jersey Shore stays a beautiful and safe place for tourists and residents to enjoy.”

Congressman Smith Urges Robust Funding For Animal Welfare From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith NEW JERSEY – On April 10, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ04) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) released a letter signed by over 170 Members of Congress calling for robust funding levels to support key animal welfare programs. As the letter notes, proper federal spending now not only protects animals, it also improves human safety and reduces long term spending. “I believe that animals must be treated humanely and have long supported the enactment of and adequate funding for programs to ensure that goal. Strong enforcement measures are needed to prevent the horrifying abuse and exploitation

of all types of animals,” said Smith. The letter, sent to the Chair man and Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA & Related Agencies and dated April 5, calls for proper funding for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, including the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Animal Welfare Act Enforcement, Horse Protection Act Enforcement and Investigative and Enforcement Services, as well as the Food Safety and Inspection Service Humane Methods of Slaughter Act Enforcement, the Ofﬁce

of the Inspector General Animal Fighting Enforcement and other programs. As stated in the letter: Better enforcement also benefits people by decreasing: 1) sale of unhealthy pets by commercial breeders, commonly referred to as “puppy mills;” 2) laboratory conditions that may impair the scientific integrity of animal based research; 3) risks of disease transmission from, and dangerous encounters with, wild animals in public exhibition; 4) injuries and deaths of pets on commercial airline flights due to mishandling and exposure to adverse environmental conditions; 5) food safety risks to consumers from sick animals who can transmit illness; 6) injuries to slaughterhouse workers from suffering animals; and 7) orchestrated dogfights and cockfights that often involve illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and human violence, and

can contribute to the spread of costly illnesses such as bird ﬂu. “No animal should suffer cruel and inhumane treatment, and the strong bipartisan backing of this letter shows that cracking down on animal abuse is an area where Congress can come together,” said Blumenauer. “At a time when partisan divides are so pronounced, it is a testament to the universality of humane values that a record number of legislators from across the political spectr um have joined in calling for essential funding to properly enforce federal animal welfare laws and for a full restoration of inspection reports and other key documents relating to USDA’s oversight of the Horse Protection Act and the Animal Welfare Act,” said Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. “We commend Representatives

Smith and Blumenauer for their extraordinary leadership again, as they have done for many years spearheading this annual joint letter, and we urge the Appropriations Committee to continue to be responsive to these appeals. We also urge USDA to take heed of this strong bipartisan support.” Earlier this year Smith, Blumenauer and over 100 other Members of Congress sent a letter to the President calling on the USDA to return key Horse P r ot e c t io n Ac t ( H PA) and Animal Welfare Act (AWA) inspection and annual reports to its website as quickly as possible. These documents, containing information on which organizations do not meet AWA and HPA standards, are used by public citizens, advocacy groups, law enforcement agencies and state governments. While some of the information was returned, last week’s

letter included language requesting the APHIS immediately restore access to all documents regarding enforcement of HPA and AWA. This Congress, Smith, who was named a Humane Society of the United States Legislative Leader in 2016, also reintroduced the Pet Safety and Protection Act with Rep. Mike Doyle (PA14). The legislation will protect companion animals from illegal sale for use in laboratory experiments, by prohibiting “Class B” animal dealers from selling dogs and cats to researchers. NIH and other reputable research institutes do not use “Class B” dealers because of t he ser ious problems associated with them and their troubled past. Closing them down once and for all will give people greater conﬁdence in our research programs and go a long way toward reducing animal cruelty.

Congressman Smith Statement On Egyptian Suicide Bombers

N E W J E R SE Y – I n response to the suicide bombi ngs of Copt ic Christian worshipers on Palm Sunday in Egypt, Rep. Ch r is Smith ( NJ0 4), C h a i r m a n of t h e House Subcommittee on Africa and Global Human Rights, released the following statement:

“I n De ce mbe r, more than two dozen worshipers were killed during a Coptic liturgy in Cairo. L a s t mont h , s c or e s of Christians f led a wave of ter ror ist shootings and a r s o n a t t a ck s i n t h e i r hometowns in the Sinai. I personally raised this crisis for Copts with Pres-

ident el-Sisi in Washington last week. I hope that the state of e me r ge n c y a n nou n c e d yesterday by President el-Sisi, in the wake of the deadly suicide bombing of Coptic Christian worshipers, signals that serious and effective security measures will be taken to

protect the Coptic population. It is critical that local investigations and policing mir ror effor ts at the national level—especially as Copts begin commemorating the holi-

est week in Christianity. These measures cannot wait. T h e s u r v iv a l of t h e M i d d l e E a s t ’s l a r g e s t Christian community, the Copts, is at stake today in

Egypt. They now suffer under daily, existential threats from a determined enemy. Egypt’s government must act urgently to stem this rising tide of deadly persecution.”

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–Photo courtesy Destiny’s Bridge Minister Steve Brigham receives care boxes put together by members of Christian Friends Forever at the homeless encampment in Howell. HOWELL – Christian Friends Forever is a Christian fellowship of adults with special needs from a variety of churches in Howell, Jackson, Manalapan, Millstone and other local municipalities. They got together and collected items to make 11 care boxes ﬁlled to the brim with various snacks, supplies, Easter treats and blessing cards to deliver to homeless people living in an encampment in Howell on April 11. One of the fellowship members, David, even

used his own birthday money to purchase toothpaste, toothbrushes and other items included in the care boxes. Minister Steve Brigham, who runs the homeless encampment, was on hand to receive the care boxes and give members of Christian Friends Forever a tour. The encampment was recently recognized by Howell Township ofﬁcials at a March town council meeting. It requires no money from the township or taxpayers to exist.

Summer STEM Camp Comes To Howell Middle School North

HOWELL – Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, non-profit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Howell Middle School North the week of August 14 to 17. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing inventors and invention, promoting creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. What makes this camp truly unique is that the curriculum is inspired by some of our nation’s most brilliant minds – the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. For students entering kindergarten through sixth grade, Camp Invention is a weeklong adventure that turns summer from ordinary to extraordinary through hands-on problem solving, collaboration and the use of STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Inventive young minds can exercise their creativity and use their imagination, all while learning and developing new skills they might not get to use in the classroom. Children are empowered to have big ideas while they take on challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, work as a

team and build amazing invention prototypes. This year’s fresh, action-packed Camp Invention curriculum features several hands-on modules: Duct Tape Billionaire™: Campers design duct tape products they can market and sell to mock investors. Have a Blast™: Children build high-tech Bubble Blasters and compete as a team in friendly air battles that use physics to boost their advantage. Mission Space Makers™: Teams hatch eggs, sprout living plants and grow crystal trees, all while on a mission to locate and prepare a new planet for human habitation. Operation Keep Out™: Campers learn to reverse engineer old machines and devices and use their parts to create the ultimate Spy Gadget Alarm Box. All local Camp Invention programs are facilitated and taught by certified educators who reside and teach in the community. Camp Invention serves more than 130,000 students every year and partners with more than 1,400 schools and districts across the nation. For additional information, or to find the camp nearest you, visit campinvention.org.

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Howell Police Officers Recertified On Tasers

–Photo courtesy Howell Township Police Department HOWELL – Howell Township Police are one of very few agencies to equip its officers with Conductive Energy Devices (CEDs), which are more commonly referred to as Tasers or stun guns. In New Jersey, only one brand is approved for officers to use – Taser. Each officer must attend an initial 3-day certification class followed by annual recertification that consists of classroom training and scenario based applications. On April 3, they were recertified.

Late Spring Flea Market

ALLAIRE – Allaire Village will hold a late spring ﬂea market on May 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can hunt for treasures among knick knacks, upcycled furniture, collectibles, signs, art, bottles, and much more. The rain date is May 7. Gates open for shoppers at 8 a.m. Admission is $1 for adults; children younger than 12 enter for free. Vendor space is available for $30 prior to the event and $35 the Thursday or Fri-

day prior. Get a vendor application at bit. ly/2oyMuHS. The Historic Village at Allaire, the nonprofit living history museum receives no funding from the State of New Jersey and so relies on donations, admissions, and purchases made at the General Store and Bakery to continue teaching the public about life in New Jersey in 1836. The village is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave. in Farmingdale.

Night Out For Business Owners

ASBURY PARK – First Financial Federal Credit Union is hosting a night out for business owners on May 9, which includes a night of beer, networking and an information-packed session. The event features Judyth Brown of Walkabout Media Enterprises and Nichole Nappi of N2 Design Services, who will share how to revitalize your business’ marketing by optimizing marketing materials, using social

media, graphic and web design, apps to help increase exposure, SEO skills and offering personalized marking tips. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Asbury Park Brewery, 810 Sewall Avenue. Cost to attend is $10 and must be paid in advance through PayPal. To register, contact First Financial Federal Credit Union at 732312-1500. Space is limited.

Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church News

HOWELL – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Food Pantry is only open Wednesdays. Its hours of operation are 10 a.m. to noon. The church’s 2017 Comedy Show will be held on April 30. This year, the church will have some fun in the sun – a gift basket auction, a great comedy show and a relaxing meal, beach-style. Doors open at 3 p.m. Dinner is at 4 p.m. and the laughter begins at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $40 and are available now. The church will also be hosting its ﬁrst car show in the church parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 20. The rain date is scheduled for June 10. There will be food, door prizes, trophies, a DJ, 50/50 and of course cars. The church is located at 434 Aldrich Road. For more information, call 732-363-0732 or visit princeofpeacehowellnj.org.

Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center is proud to announce the opening of an additional office in Jackson, N.J. We will be located at Meridian Health Village, in addition to our Howell location. Offering Monday hours beginning on April 3, 2017. If this location is more convenient for any of our new or existing patients, please do not hesitate to call us at 732-987-5552 or 732-905-1110.

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HOWELL – Howell Township Summer Camp runs from July 3 to August 4, Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Children attending Adelphia, Ardena, Griebling, Land O’Pines, Memorial or Newbury schools will participate at Middle School North. Children attending Aldrich, Greenville, Ramtown or Taunton schools will participate at Middle School South. Registration cost until April 28 is $275. Late registration is from May 1 to June 2 and costs

$300. Special events and trips may require additional fees. Parents can register their children online at howellrec.org, by mail to 4567 Highway 9 North, Howell, NJ 07730 or in person on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special in person registration dates are on April 28 and June 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Convenience charges may apply.

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FARMINGDALE – The Farmingdale Fire Department is looking to bolster its membership. If you are at least 16 years old and live in the borough or surrounding Howell Township area, they could use your help. The fire department provides training

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Wheelchair Ramps Available

HOWELL – Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County is looking to assist low to moderate income homeowners who are in need of wheelchair ramps at home. If you or a family member is in need, please contact Marianne Herring by phone at 732-728-0441, ext. 311 or by email

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Open Registration For Football And Cheer

HOWELL – Howell Pop Warner 2017 Fall Football and Cheer will have open registration for all tackle and ﬂag levels on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Southard School, 115 Kent Road. Children must be 5 to 7 years old as of July 31

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Howell Rebel Wrestlers Gave Back To Their Community

–Photo courtesy Howell Rebel Wrestling HOWELL – The Howell Rebel Wrestling team volunteered their time at the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune on April 11.

Immediate Care Announces Participation With Cigna Insurance

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Conservation Scholarships Available

FREEHOLD – The Freehold Soil Conservation District will award three $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in a conservation-related field in the summer of 2017. The Neal Munch, Mac Clark and Bill Schauer Scholarships are awarded annually to honor their years of dedicated and distinguished service to Freehold District and to conservation. This year marks the 38th consecutive year the Freehold Soil Conservation District will award these college scholarships. To receive a scholarship, applicants must be:

A New Jersey resident of Monmouth or Middlesex County. Entering junior or senior year of college by the fall of 2017. Majoring in a field related to conservation, including: environmental education, environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, geology, landscape design, resource management or soil science. Applications are available online at freeholdsoil.org under Education, by emailing hreynolds@freeholdscd.org or by calling 732-683-8500. The deadline to apply is April 28.

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CentraState Receives “A” Rating For Patient Safety

FREEHOLD – CentraState Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received an “A” rating for safety and quality from The Leapfrog Group, a non-proﬁt organization that evaluates hospital safety and assigns A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Leapfrog changed the grading system, making it more challenging for hospitals to achieve an A grade. CentraState was one of 823 hospitals nationally to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections and accidents that can harm patients, placing it in the top 30 percent of hospitals nationwide. “We are extremely pleased to be recognized by the Leapfrog organization for this is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing patients with safe, accurate and high quality patient-centered care,” says John T. Gribbin, president and CEO, CentraState Healthcare System. “We have many measures in place and have invested more than $20 million dollars over the last

A Taste Of History

MONMOUTH COUNTY – “A Taste of History” will recognize two icons of Monmouth County. Join The Friends Of The Parks for hors d’oeuvres, light bites, premium wines, spirits, and craft beers while honoring New Jersey State Senator Joseph Kyrillos, Jr. and celebrating the completion of Monmouth County’s historic Battery Lewis. The Friends are proud to honor New Jersey State Senator Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr. for his dedication and tireless work on behalf of the citizens of New Jersey. Senator Kyrillos is a lifelong resident of Middletown who has made it his life’s work to serve his community. With this event, they celebrate the Monmouth County Park System’s renovation of Battery Lewis. Funds raised from this event will contribute to the nearly $100,000 of projects and programs (including the exhibits at Battery Lewis) that the Friends of the Parks commits to in support of the Monmouth County Park System. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. For sponsorship and underwriting, contact Friends of the Parks at 732-975-9735.

Bouquets And Ballads Luncheon

FARMINGDALE– The Friends of Monmouth Museum are hosting a luncheon featuring balladeer and floral designer John Newman of Bouquets 2 Remember in Manasquan. The luncheon is on May 31 at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive. Local floral designer John Newman will perform a variety of songs while designing floral arrangements. Each arrangement created is a reflection of the song it accompanies, while the audience is encouraged to participate and sing along. There will be a gift and 50/50 raffle and everyone in attendance has a chance to go home with one of the bouquets. Tickets are $60 for museum members and $65 for non-members. To purchase tickets, visit monmouthmuseum.org or call 732-244-1993.

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Safe Step Walk In Tub - $4,000 or best offer. 732-269-4763. (18) DooWop Music For Sale - 45RPM. Rare. Must be sold at 50-70% off list price. “DooWop Forever.” Call Mario at 732-657-5630. Not to be missed. (19) Double Nitch – Ocean County Memorial Park. Climate control year round. Regular $4,500 now $3,900. Call Pete 732-237-3188. (18)

Help Wanted FT/PT CNA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! One FT 3 to 11 p.m. position and PT weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. All shifts require E/O weekend. Competitive rates. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (19) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Misc. Flea Market - Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Rt. 37, Toms River, 732349-7557. April 22, 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Homebaked goods, tools, grandma’s attic, jewelry etc. Lunch served. (18) Gentleman 50+ - Non smoker, looking for a room to rent in the Brick/Lakewood Leisure Village area. 732-581-5014. (t/n)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (18) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, yard waste, concrete, household junk, dirt and sand. Also specializing in cleanouts, moving and hauling, tree and shurb removal. Call now! No job too big or too small. 732-998-4725. (17)

All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (20) Masonry - 36 years experience. Small to medium size jobs. Brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair. Pressure washing and odd jobs. 732-505-3081. (19) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600. (22)

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Dear Joel, There are some seniors out there who give seniors a bad name. I recently met some friends for breakfast at McDonald’s. I left after finishing my breakfast and coffee and found out that the group had stayed there till after 2 p.m.! That’s four hours of sitting around, drinking free refills of coffee. We seniors appreciate the courtesy that some places offer us, but there are some who abuse those privileges and make us seem like cheap pests. I’d like your opinion. Shamed senior in Absecon Dear Shamed, Good for you! You’re right, no one should abuse the courtesies they’re offered. There are many places that are happy to offer special pricing and accommodations to seniors, but you can’t blame their patience for wearing thin. There are lots of great alternatives to hanging around a restau-

rant all day. If the group doesn’t want to meet in a home, does your town have a senior center or community hall? Libraries have great meeting rooms and activities, even free movies on certain days. It would also be nice if the ladies got together to do some volunteer work, like visiting other seniors, or making up goodie bags for soldiers. The group could also participate in gardening clubs, historic societies, or a whole slew of other hobby driven activities. Why not suggest some? You could also invite the ladies over to your home with a strict time limit of two hours. Maybe they’ll learn that less is more and that being retired doesn’t have to be a recipe for stagnation. 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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The Howell Times, April 22, 2017, Page 21

Wall Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Jail Terms For Evading NJ Pay-To-Play Law

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced that two former executives of Birdsall Services Group (BSG) pleaded guilty on April 12 for their role in a criminal scheme that lasted over six years and involved over $1 million in corporate political contributions illegally made through firm employees to evade New Jersey’s pay-to-play law. A total of eight former executives, shareholders and managers of BSG have now pleaded guilty in the scheme, along with the engineering firm itself, which is no longer in business. One of the defendants, Robert Gerard, former Chief Marketing Officer for BSG, is from Monmouth County in Wall. He pleaded guilty before Superior Court Judge James Den Uyl in Ocean County to a fourth-degree charge of making prohibited corporate political contributions through employees. The other defendant is 55-year-old James Johnston from New Brunswick, the former President of the Environmental Services Group within BSG. Under plea agreements, the state will recommend that each man be sentenced to 270 days in the county jail as a condition of a term of probation. In addition, Gerard must forfeit $86,200 to the state, and Johnston must forfeit $93,720. Each man will be debarred for 10 years from personally bidding on public contracts in New Jersey or holding an interest of 5 percent or more in any company that bids for such contracts. Judge Den Uyl scheduled sentencing for the two men for June 2. Deputy Attorney General Anthony A. Picione, Chief of the Corruption Bureau and Deputy Attorneys General Mallory Shanahan, Brian Faulk and Charles Wright took the guilty pleas for the Division of Criminal Justice. The charge was contained in a March 26, 2013 indictment, which also charged BSG and six other executives and shareholders. The indictment stemmed from an investigation by the Division of Criminal Justice Corruption Bureau, which found that the defendants allegedly conspired to avoid the restrictions of New Jersey’s Pay-to-Play Act by disguising illegal corporate political contributions as personal contributions of employees. “The many guilty pleas we have secured in this case hammer home an important message that criminal schemes aimed at evading New Jersey’s pay-to-play law will be met with stern punishment,” said Attorney General Porrino. “Our law prevents politically connected firms from garnering public contracts based on campaign contributions, but Birdsall’s executives gamed the system and secured millions of dollars in contracts for which they should have been disqualified.” “New Jersey’s pay-to-play law seeks to ensure fair and open public contracting, free of the sway of political interests,” said Director Elie Honig of the Division of Criminal Justice. “By criminally prosecuting this firm and its executives, we have given the law real teeth.” BSG pleaded guilty on June 13, 2013 to charges of first-degree money laundering and second-degree making false representations for government contracts. As a result of its plea, BSG paid two major criminal penalties: a $500,000 public corruption profiteering penalty and a $500,000 anti-money laundering profiteering penalty. In each instance, the penalty was the maximum amount authorized by law. BSG also paid the state $2.6 million

to settle a civil forfeiture action filed by the Attorney General’s Office in connection with the criminal case. Six other executives, shareholders and managers of the firm previously pleaded guilty. Under the alleged scheme, instead of Birdsall Services Group making corporate political contributions to campaigns and political organizations that would disqualify it from

public contracts awarded by certain government agencies, shareholders and employees of the ﬁrm made personal political contributions of $300 or less, which are deemed unreportable. Multiple personal checks were bundled together at Birdsall Services Group and sent to the appropriate campaign or political organization. The shareholders and employees were then illegally reimbursed by Birdsall Services Group, directly

or indirectly, through added bonus payments, and the firm falsely omitted the illegally reimbursed contributions in documents filed with the Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) and with government agencies that awarded the firm engineering services contracts. The scheme continued for more than six years and involved more than $1 million in contributions.

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HIGHLANDS – The ultimate uphill battle in the 5K race world has moved from its traditional August date to April 29 at 9 a.m. The Twin Lights 5K starts from the parking area of the Twin Lights National Landmark, loops through the town of Highlands and finishes in front of the lighthouse with a breathtaking view of

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the Atlantic Ocean, Sandy Hook and the New York City skyline. The final 500 yards has been called the most grueling of any 5K in the region. According to Doug Rice of RaceForum. com, for this reason, the Twin Lights 5K—established in 2014 as a Sunday evening “Twilight Run”—works better in a cooler climate.

“The 2016 race took place on the warmest day of the summer and around 20 individuals who registered backed out when they saw the temperature and the location of the finish line. It is not for the faint-hearted!” said Rice. The race starts at an elevation of approximately 199 feet and the finish line is at approximately 205 feet, hence the new

slogan: Start High, Finish Higher. It is staged by the Twin Lights Historical Society and sponsored by local businesses. “This is what returning runners find most intriguing about the event,” says Race Chairman Mike Kelly, a trustee of the Twin Lights Historical Society. “Those last few hundred yards really test your stamina, but the payoff at the finish line is worth the pain.” “As an April race, the Twin Lights 5K is a good way to gauge where you are as you head into the 2017 running season,” says Tom Mullins, President of the Twin Lights Historical Society. “It also enables us to get the names of our sponsors out there earlier in the year. Every dollar they donate goes toward improving our museum exhibits and programming.” Because of the small size of the start and finish areas and the narrow roadways weaving up and down the hill, the number of r unners is limited. Every runner participating in the Twin Lights 5K receives a swag bag that includes a race t-shirt and Twin Lights souvenirs, discounts at the Twin Lights Museum Store and a one-year $50 membership to the Twin Lights Historical Society. Cost is $25. Registration info and a course map can be found at RaceForum. com/twinlights or on the home page of the lighthouse, t winlightslighthouse. com.

The Civil War In Song

MANALAPAN – On May 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Monmouth County Library Headquarters at 125 Symmes Drive will transform into Manalapan Music Muster: The Civil War in Song, a day devoted to Civil War music and history. Dr. David Martin, author of over 20 books on the Civil War, will deliver the keynote address on the importance of music to the war effort and to the people at home. Rich Mendoza of the Libby Prison Minstrels will emcee this very special event as seven musical groups take the stage to perform the music of the Civil War. Musical groups include the Libby P r ison Mi nst rels, t he Susqueha n na Travellers, the Irish Volunteers Civil War Band, Steve Ball and Lisa Williams, Jed Marum, Helen Beedle and Joe Becton. Weather permitting, the library will also be the site of a Civil War encampment with living historians in authentic Civil War period uniforms who will answer questions about the battles, the soldiers’ preparations, food, daily lives and how the music helped create camaraderie among them. This program is co-sponsored by the NJ Civil War Heritage Association and made possible by a grant from the NJ Council for the Humanities. For more information, call the library at 732-431-7220, ext. 7222.

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The Howell Times, April 22, 2017, Page 23

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of April22 - April 28 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21- Apr. 19): Grab the bull by the horns. Your strong leadership abilities and quick-thinking can help turn difficult situations into something resoundingly positive this week. Your charisma and confidence will attract others to join your cause. TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): If you rest, you could rust. Flex those muscles by keeping busy and active or you may find yourself with little energy to face the week ahead. Accept invitations to get out and about as lounging about the house will do you little good. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Avoid pouring it on too thick. Being overly complimentary or polite could backfire as recipients may doubt your sincerity. No one will question your intentions if you demonstrate them through actions rather than words. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Choose the path of least resistance. There’s nothing to be gained by doing things the hard way so don’t hesitate to take short-cuts to get the job done. The simplest solutions are the ones that work best in the week to come. LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Take everything in moderation. It may be a case of doing too much or not enough. The happy medium will make things work as this week unfolds. Don’t press the issue with relationship matters as you may meet resistance. VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Rise to the challenge. It may take a bit of extra effort to overcome an obstacle this week but the satisfaction you get from completing a task will make it all well worth it. Don’t back down if someone questions your integrity or principles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22.): If you snooze, you lose. A wait and see approach will get you nowhere, the only way that you’ll make any progress this week is if you get out there and make things happen. Follow your instincts to make important decisions. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Play your pipes and others will follow. Those around you will be more than willing to let you take the lead no matter where you choose to take them. As you make progress this week, an old problem from the past may brieﬂy resurface. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Read between the lines. It may be difﬁcult to understand a loved one’s intentions unless you delve beneath the front that they’re putting up. Be patient and talk things out without being overly pushy in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Get out and meet people. Strike up conversations with new acquaintances to pave the way for future friendships in the week to come. Listening to how a loved one talks with others may shed some insight into their character. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): You don’t have to give until it hurts. Efforts to please a loved one may have you stretching your budget rather thin, so keep things from getting out of hand this week. Remember that the best things in life are free. PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): If you want to get anything done do it yourself. Your agenda only matters to you so don’t rely on others to share your enthusiasm as the week unfolds. Matters involving family and close friends provide a welcome distraction.

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LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉS WITH ORANGE MARMALADE Serves 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons sugar 4 ounces (125 g) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces, or bittersweet chocolate chips 2 large cage-free eggs, separated 2 tablespoons orange liqueur 5 large cage-free egg whites Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup (125 mL) ﬁne-shred orange marmalade 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C). With the butter, coat eight 1/2-cup (125-mL) ramekins or soufﬂe dishes. Lightly dust them with about 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Place them on a baking sheet and refrigerate until needed. Melt the chocolate in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water. Remove from the heat and quickly stir in the egg yolks and liqueur.

In a clean bowl, beat the seven egg whites with a hand mixer on medium speed until they form soft peaks that droop slightly when you lift out the beaters. Beat in the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Continue to beat the egg whites until they are stiff, holding peaks that stand upright when the beaters are lifted out but are still very shiny. With a rubber spatula, gently fold one-quarter of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, and then gently fold that mixture back into the remaining beaten egg whites. Use the spatula to distribute the souffle mixture evenly among the ramekins, handling it gently. Run your thumb around the inside edge of each ramekin to help the souffles form “hats” as they rise. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the middles are still just a little soft. While the souffles are baking, gently warm the marmalade in a small saucepan over low heat. When the souffles are done, transfer each ramekin to a dessert plate. Spoon a little confectioners’ sugar into a fine-meshed sieve, hold it over each souffle, and tap its edge to dust with some sugar. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the warm marmalade into the center of each souffle, gently breaking the top crust as you do so. Serve immediately.

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