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| November 11, 2017

–Photo by Sara Grillo Residents pack the Jackson Memorial High School auditorium for a public hearing on a proposed project to develop on the Eagle Ridge Golf Course on May 9.

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Fewer homes will be built as a result of the Department of Environmental Protection intent to settle with the developer of the Eagle Ridge golf course property. The DEP published an “intent to settle,” and is still taking comment from the public. The new plan would allow 517 residential units and 517 basement apartments, for a total of 1,034 units. Of the above-ground units, there would be 43 single-family units and 237 duplex units included in that total. There would also be ﬁve community center buildings, a clubhouse with amenities, a 23,387 square foot retail building and another 44,677 square-foot retail buildings. (Eagle - See Page 4)

Violence Erupts At Concert

By Jennifer Peacock HOWELL – The Loud Fest at a Route 9 business in Howell turned violent over the weekend, leaving security guards injured and police looking for suspects. Howell Police are in the process of watching surveillance video and conducting interviews to find out who assaulted security officers at Game Changer World, Route 9 South, during the festival. Howell Police responded to the venue to assist a Freehold Township police officer, who was working an off-duty security detail. Police say the officer was out with “an intoxicated male” who was attending Loud Fest. The police called for additional Howell patrol units, as there were reports of a fight still in progress. (Violence - See Page 2)

–Photo courtesy Howell Township Police Department’s Facebook page Multiple vehicles responded to a ﬁght at Game Changer World on Route 9.

Howell Schools Are Future Ready By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Now that all 12 Howell Township Public Schools have sailed through a rigorous selection process and are deemed Future Ready certiﬁed, the question is, what is a Future Ready school?

Superintendent Joseph Isola laid the Future Ready groundwork back in 2014 when he took the reins from the previous superintendent Dr. Enid Golden, who had assembled a 60-member Technology Task Force made up of all stakeholders in Howell. Technology is one of the

three Future Ready Schools Task Force themes. Leadership and Education are the other two. Isola continued that vision by appointing Claire Engle as director of digital learning and innovation, where she has driven 6,000 (Future - See Page 2)

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Once police arrived, they saw that several security guards and some attendees had been assaulted and sustained injuries. The alleged assaulters had ﬂed. Medical assistance was called to the scene. Those requiring medical attention were transported to the hospital by Howell Police EMS and Howell First Aid & Rescue Squad. Howell Police reported the incident: “The security guards reported there was a male described as white, bald, with a black shirt inside the venue. This male was “moshing” in front of the stage and causing a disturbance. Because of this disturbance they requested that he leave the concert. This male was uncooperative so the four security guards escorted him out the doors onto the side of the building. At this time, one of the guards was punched in the face and multiple unknown subjects joined in and began ﬁghting the guards. They were repeatedly punched and kicked. One guard was able to break free and called 911.” Injuries sustained by the security guards included: loss of teeth; lip and eye injuries; loss of

consciousness; contusion above the ear; rib pain; dizziness; headache; nauseous; abrasions; contusion on back of head; facial contusion; blurry vision; and right eye injury. No additional information was available at press time. Game Changer World and Diamond Concerts released a statement noting that the altercation took place between “a private contracted security ofﬁcer and a few concert goers.” Staff of Game Changer World were not involved, the statement said. “Game Changer World has never had any problems with any of our crowds over the four years we have been in Howell and tonight’s incident with our security contractor will be reviewed and addressed so future incidents are avoided,” it said. The statement also said that reports of multiple injuries were untrue. Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip at p3tips.com or contact Detective Sergeant Antunez at 732-938-4575, ext. 2243 or cantunez@howellpolice.org, or Ptlw. Scherbinski at 732-938-4575, ext. 2660 or hscherbinski@ howellpolice.org. Chris Lundy contributed to this report.

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Continued From Page 1 students and 700 staff members into creative learning environments that prepare students to be more collaborative learners. Future Ready Schools by formal definition is a certification program designed to promote digital learning readiness in schools throughout New Jersey by providing guidance, support, direction and resources to schools and districts. It is a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Education, New Jersey School Boards Association and New Jersey Institute of Technology that helps schools promote the skills, abilities and capacities essential for success in college, career and citizenship in a digital age. “Howell’s educators and leaders have been involved in the program since its inception, joining all three of the inaugural task forces and helping shape the FRS-NJ experience and resources through the volunteering of their time, experience, expertise, and resources,” Jeremy Reich, Project Coordinator of Future Ready Schools – New Jersey, said. “The district and its staff are exemplar in their use of social mediums such as Twitter to both enable and celebrate the work and achievements of both students and educators alike with their community, as well as with the wider educational community, and to engage with each of these groups for the greater good.” There are about 60 schools in New Jersey that are certified as Future Ready. Howell stands out as being one of only a handful of districts throughout the state that has achieved certification for all of its district schools, showing its commitment to 21st century learning environments. “While accomplishments such as this are certainly a source of pride, I recognize that it only signifies the beginning of a journey that will require continued commitment. It is our district’s belief that providing such environments is part of our obligation to students to ensure their readiness for a lifetime of informed citizenship in a digital society. Accomplishments such as this are only possible when the entire educational community is moving in the same direction,” Isola said.

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Continued From Page 1 As part of the deal, .343 acres of isolated freshwater wetlands would be ﬁlled in, and 41.07 acres of existing forest preservation areas will remain preserved. An additional 1.94 acres of forest will be placed on a conservation restriction as part of the deal. Comments about this settlement, or requests for copies of the plan, should be sent to: Coastal Bureau Manager, Bureau of Coastal Regulation, Division

of Land Use Regulation, NJDEP, Mail Code 501-02A, PO Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420, or the office may be reached by telephone: (609) 633- 2289. Comments must be received by Nov. 30, 2017. The initial plan was for 936 senior housing residences and 936 basement apartments. The DEP listed a number of problems the application had. Some of them involved the amount of utilities that the development would require. Some involved the amount of open space it would use up and the impact on specific species. The traffic impact study

was also singled out by the DEP as not being accurate. The applicant, GDMS Holdings, LLC, had appealed the denial, which resulted in this settlement. Environmentalists see this as a loss. “The NJDEP has sold out Lakewood, Barnegat Bay, and the environment to the developers once again,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This project would have tremendous environmental impacts on water quality and traffic patterns. The same issues that originally caused the DEP to reject these

permits still persist at this site. They will be building a massive high-intensity sprawling development on top of environmentally-sensitive land. This project would be an environmental disaster because the residents would experience f looding and pollution run-off into the Barnegat Bay.” Tittel, in a press release, went on to describe a list of violations in the application, including: traffic, too much impervious coverage, impact on species, stormwater management, and other environmental regulations.

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Make It A November To Remember With The Monmouth County Park System MIDDLETOWN – From the Fall Craft Show to a Snake Meet & Greet, the Monmouth County Park System has planned a November to remember with fun, family-friendly, drop-in programs. Here’s what’s planned: The Casual Birder, Thursday, November 2 at 9 a.m., Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck, (meet near the fields) & Thursday, November 30 at 9 a.m., Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Join a Park System Naturalist for this laidback morning bird walk and meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Open to ages 8 and up. FREE! Co-Ed Open Basketball, 20 & Up, Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 30 from 8-10 p.m., Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. This basketball program is open ages 20 and over. Emphasis of this program is exercise and fun. The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only. Nighttime Nature Walk, Saturday, November 4 from 7-8 p.m., Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen. Listen for owls and crickets, watch for bats, and discover other creatures of the night during this nighttime adventure. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight or lantern. Open to ages 8 and up, under 18 with adult. FREE! Mill Demonstrations, Saturdays & Sundays, November 4 & 5, 11 & 12, 18 & 19 and 25 & 26 from 1-4 p.m., Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See the 19th century gristmill in action. FREE! Open Ceramics, Sunday, November 5 from 12:30-4:30 p.m., Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week. Wooden Spoons to Whammy Doodles, Sunday, November 5 from 1-4 p.m. Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. See what a few simple hand tools along with patience and imagination can create when Al Trenton sits down at his shaving horse with a chunk of wood. FREE! Men’s Open Gym Basketball, Sundays, No-

vember 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 8-10 a.m., Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Shoot some hoops in the Rec Center’s full court gym. The cost is $5 per person per session; cash or check only. School’s Out Drop-In Days at the Fort, Thursday & Friday, November 9 & 10 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Enjoy Science Exploration Stations, Take Home Kids Creations, Building Fun, and Open Gym Time during this self-guided program open to ages 5-10 with adult. $5 per child per day; cash or check only. Fall Craft Show, Saturday, November 11 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping during this craft show featuring handmade items. Admission and parking are free. Accordion Melodies of the 1890s, Saturday, November 11 from 1-3 p.m. Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Hear music from yesteryear played on an accordion. FREE! Roving Naturalist, Saturday, November 18 at 9 a.m., Crosswicks Creek Park, Upper Freehold, meet in the Providence Line Road parking lot. Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk and discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE! Open Shoot Archery, Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. Join us for this non-instructional open shoot! Open to ages 10 and up, under 18 with adult. All equipment is provided; no outside equipment permitted. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only. Cookstove Demonstration, Saturday, November 18 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Visit the out kitchen and see what’s cooking on the woodstove. FREE! Artful Bread: Beautiful and Delicious, Saturday, November 18 from 2-3 p.m., Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Pick up tips, techniques and the recipe during this hands-on demonstration. FREE! Snake Meet & Greet, Saturday & Sunday, November 25 & 26 at 12 p.m., Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Meet one of our slithery friends and learn about these creatures. FREE!

Hydrant Flushing

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – The Freehold Township Water Department will commence hydrant ﬂushing now through Dec. 1 . Flushing will be done between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The ﬂushing may cause the water to become slightly discolored. Running the cold water for several minutes should clear up the problem. Call 732-294-2170 with any questions or concerns.

Lucky Lady Paddle Auction HOWELL – The Howell Elks is hosting a Lucky Lady Paddle Auction at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17. The auction will benefit its special children’s committee. The cost is $10 per person. The cost includes coffee and dessert.

First numbers will be called at 7 p.m. For more information, call Chris Maher at 201-704-3902 or email csmaher10@ gmail.com, or call Connie Canwell at 732-259-9666 or email cantwellconnie@ yahoo.com.

Free Rabies Clinic

HOWELL – Howell Township will hold a free rabies clinic from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 2 at the public works garage, 278 Old Tavern Road.

Pet owners must bring proof of previous rabies vaccinations or a dog license. All dogs must be on a leash.

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Senior feet get worn out from years of use. If older feet do not receive regular podiatric care, they are much more apt to develop calluses, corns, bunions, and ingrown toenails. Foot ailments can become severe and make normal daily activities painful and difficult. Senior feet can change in a variety of ways. Arthritis may alter the shape or position of the foot bones. Diabetes can cause nerve damage, while osteoporosis makes thinning foot bones easy to break. Even without the effects of diseases that plague seniors, feet expand with age. The arch gradually lowers, and feet flatten and become longer. Foot problems can also occur as a result of not getting shoes resized frequently to accommodate foot changes. The senior foot presents its own special concerns. But whether feet are brand new or have a few miles on them, no one should wait to see if foot problems will “just go away.” Some conditions definitely won’t, most others probably won’t, and you certainly don’t want to be left with more serious, harder to fix problems later on. Feet of all ages deserve the comprehensive attention you’ll find at FAMILY FOOT HEALTH CENTER, 4527 US Highway 9. Please give us a call at (732) 370-1100 for an appointment for foot care for the family. HINT: It is important to check feet regularly for bumps, discolorations, sores, or signs of infection. Prompt podiatric help can prevent foot ailments from getting worse.

TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, Township of Howell, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, at a special meeting scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2017, to be held between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., or longer if necessary, at Southard Fire Department No. 1, 4611 Route 9 North, Howell, New Jersey, shall determine whether it shall release sixty-three thousand seven hundred eighty-five dollars and seventy cents ($63,785.70) of restricted fund balance (SCBA replacement, Commissioners’ office upgrades, Fire Tracker Mobile, brush truck, safety lights, training equipment, security system and thermal imaging cameras) and use same in the District’s 2018 budget; and whether it shall raise funds for turnout gear replacement in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00), radio/pager replacement in an amount not to exceed seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00), meter replacement in an amount not to exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000.00), township communications tower in an amount not to exceed forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000.00) and site and building improvements and upgrades in an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and, at said meeting, the legal voters shall determine, by election ballot, the release of the restricted funds and the amounts to be raised for the above projects pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-84 . The amounts determined to be raised at said time and place shall be included in the next annual budget of the Fire District under the section for capital appropriations. Formal action may be taken. By authorization of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, Township of Howell.

LOUIS B. MEMMOLO, III, CLERK Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 3 Township of Howell

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL How To Turn An Election Loss Into A Win If the candidate you backed has lost, or if you were the candidate who lost, you can’t let that stop you from making your community better. Take something that you care about and volunteer. Do you want to improve the environment or open space? There are plenty of local groups with those same goals. Do you want more recreation in your town? Volunteer to help out for a team or club. Do you want to decrease taxes? Of course you do. Get a copy of your town’s budget, educate yourself, and make suggestions for change (They might fall on deaf ears, but at least you will have tried). Every town is in need of volunteers. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask who needs help. There are always boards and commit-

tees that need dedicated people. Often, they are so low profile, that the usual politically-involved people don’t want to be on them. So, there might be an opening. Religious groups and nonprofits are always eager to ﬁnd people with the right motivation to help. Now that the election results are in, the winning candidates are setting their goals for the upcoming years. The losing candidates are not. Why is that? If you believed strongly enough in something to run for ofﬁce, why not continue to do good in your community? There are other ways – and often better ways - to affect change than politics. Chris Lundy News Editor

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Letters To The Editor New Jersey Carries Other States President Trump administration ofﬁcials and members of Congress are implying that high tax states are getting an unfair advantage because taxpayers in those states are able to deduct their high property taxes and state income taxes from their federal tax returns. The irony is that those states get the least return of federal funds of tax dollars sent to Washington, D.C. According to the most recent studies, one year the variation ranged from 61 cents to 2.02 dollars and another year the variation ranged from 50 cents to 3.33 dollars returned to the states. New Jersey was listed as the lowest at 61 cents and 48th out of 50 in the other year. To put it in prospective, to make New Jersey even, the federal government would have to send New Jersey an additional $15 billion or more. New Jersey’s budget for 2018 is $36 billion. If the federal government sent an additional $15 billion, the state could eliminate the state income tax or eliminate the sales tax and cut the income tax by 33 percent. According to the studies, approximately 17 states subsidize the other 33 states. The reason New Jersey is the highest taxed state is not necessarily because the state and local governments are doing anything wrong, it is because New Jersey is carrying the heaviest burden of federal expenditures. A segment of Texas residents has been talking about secession and their state is for all intents, even. Ironically there

Letters The Editor is not a peep from New To Jersey police departments should be that could beneﬁt from their residents. Joseph Lamb Sr. Brick

Just Say No To Xenu’s Fraud Many New Jerseyans are in need of a treatment program, to help break free from the grasp of addiction to drugs like heroin/opiates or a drinking problem. Families have often sent loved ones to multiple programs in the hopes of sobriety. But let’s not make a bad situation worse, and lose your money to a scam. In an internet search for drug treatment programs, a group called “Narconon” will likely be a result. At times the group will operate treatment referral pages that mask their true operator. On their websites, they falsely claim 75 percent success rates. These rates are bogus. Narconon is operated by the Church of Scientology, and bases their programs on brainwashing persons into the ideas of L. Ron Hubbard, and have attracted allegations of fraud, in addition to negligence when deaths have occurred in their sci-fi quack programs. Narconon is not a medical program. Its staff has no bona fide medical qualifications. Sales staff are trained to manipulate the dynamics of a family in crisis, and are paid thousands of dollars per patient enrolled. Despite a similar name, Narconon has no links to Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous whatsoever. Communities, elected officials, schools, and even

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on the lookout for Narconon and other Scientology front groups, seeking to recruit new members and sources of income for what the German government has deemed a corporate cult with fascist objectives. We should listen to the warnings of actress Leah Remini and if Scientology comes knocking, “Just Say No” and ask “How’s Xenu?” Want to learn more about the cult’s space alien beliefs without paying or heaven forbid, joining? Check out WikiLeaks.org and you can do so. The “Church” of Scientology denies the existence of Space Lord Xenu in their beliefs at times, yet has claimed copyright ownership over such materials. The documents on WikiLeaks would cost a total of at least $250,000 to $350,000 to buy through a Scientology program. Also watch out for their “Free Personality Test” tables in public places. I urge the New Jersey Attorney General’s Ofﬁce and county prosecutors to open criminal investigations into Narconon, for fraud and unlicensed practice of medicine. Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner Toms River

NFL Players Should Stand For Something Greater A current phase of “Black Power” assertion is being played out on football ﬁelds throughout the nation. Players denigrating our ﬂag by kneeling or sitting when our National Anthem is played. This has now transgressed to seven and eight year old children who play Pee Wee football taking a knee during playing of the National Anthem. The NFL players who are aiming to call attention to their plight of suffering under the yoke of police brutality should stop, and recall the actions of a frail lady, Rosa Parks, who by sitting on a bus, without the glare of cameras, PR agents, reporters or thousands of people viewing her courageous action, stood taller by sitting, than these behemoth football players who kneel, but do nothing to aid communities

assistance or presence. Her actions created more change than the combined actions of all the NFL teams and their allied spokespersons. At present there are reports the football commissioner may present an edict that players must stand for the Anthem or remain off field during its playing. On the battle field our soldiers, sailors or Marines do not have that option, they are on the field, “the battle” field, facing an enemy whose only desire is to kill them. When they are on their knees, it is to pray that they are not maimed or killed, but this does not deter them from fulfilling their military duties. After battle they are not able to return their sumptuous homes, kiss their wives or hug their children as football players do. Military men give thanks, on their knees; they are praying to see another day. Those who were never on foreign soil to watch old glory go up the flag pole at morning colors, or stood at attention during evening retreat when colors were lowered, or when the band sounded off and played the “Star Spangled Banner,” and your spine tingled with pride. We as Americans do not march in lock step to any one thought or ideology, we are free to speak our minds, free to join any church or any political group, but with that freedom comes a responsibility. As Supreme Court Justice Frankfurter wrote, “free speech does not give you the right to shout “fire” in a crowded assembly.” I believe many activists - liberal, Democrat, conservative or Republican, black or white have come close to breaching that decree. Whatever fault you may find in our society, rather than shouting fire, look for the water hose, put out the fire, then work to correct what inequity you may find. The motto used by the Knights of Columbus is “It is better to light one candle, then to curse the darkness.” In our own way, let us light that one candle, that will perhaps bring light to our divided country and world. Charles L. Frattini, Sr. Councilman, Manchester Township

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M aking A ngels For A Good Cause By William Clanton SEASIDE PARK – Thousands of people came out to the beach in Seaside Park to break the Guinness Book of World Records entry for the largest amount of sand angels made at one time. Blue skies, warm air and a gentle breeze greeted the 1,609 attendees that gathered along the beach, all set out to break this record. The weather was perfect, clear and welcoming. Even a rainbow appeared overhead just before the opening ceremony. The past Guinness record holder, just three months ago, was the city of Ludington, Mich., that successfully created 1,387 sand angels at the same time. The main purpose of the event was to commemorate the five-year anniversary of Super Storm Sandy and help raise funds for the Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group and the Salvation Army. Ocean First Bank, in conjunction with New Jersey Natural Gas, NJ101.5, WOBM, local newspapers, the Causeway Family of Dealerships and more than 1,600 New Jersey residents gathered together to make history in Seaside Park and break a world record, all while raising more than $30,000. The money raised will support people and businesses still feeling the effects of Super Storm Sandy and the most recent hurricanes. “Still five years later, believe it or not, there are still a ton of people effected [by Super Stor m Sandy],” said Alan Rosenzweig, of Masterpiece Advertising, on behalf of Ocean First. “One hundred percent of the money is going directly to the Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group as well as the Salvation Army.” Rosenzweig added that the small registration fee of just $5 turned this fun event into a great fundraiser. “As New Jersey’s leading community bank, Ocean First was proud to play a major role in helping our neighbors and local businesses get back on their feet following Super Storm Sandy in October of 2012,” said Christopher D. Maher, Chairman and CEO of Ocean First Bank. “Five years later, there are still people and businesses working to fully recover from the devastation caused by Sandy. We thought this would be a fun event and great way to pull the region together to help raise money for those affected by Superstorm Sandy and the recent hurricanes.” “When Super Storm Sandy hit New Jersey five years ago, we felt that it was really important for us to support the community as they recovered,” said Kathy Durante, executive director of the Ocean First Foundation. “The support that we have here from the community is tremendous.” The Ocean First Foundation is a community foundation that was founded in 1996 by the bank. The foundation supports local groups and organizations, nonprofits, and schools within their foot print. Of the groups supported, they must have interests like housing, education, health and wellness and supporting a better quality of life.

–Photo by William Clanton More than 1,600 people came out to Seaside Park to break the record for the most sand angels made.

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Christmas At Allaire

FARMINGDALE – The Historic Village at Allaire is celebrating the joys of Christmas past from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3. Experience the sights and smells of an early American Christmas with hearth cooking, singing, dancing, wagon rides and St Nicholas. This is a day full of fun interactive programs. Guests can also bring their holiday cards to be sent from our historic post ofﬁce located in the General Store.

They should bring their addressed envelopes with a stamp, and they will receive a special Allaire cancellation showcasing a historic building. Admission into the village is $7 per adult and $5 per child. Horse and wagon rides are an additional $7 per adult and $5 per child. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/christmas-atallaire-dec-3-tickets-36364492175. The village is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave.

Christmas Lantern Tours

FARMINGDALE – The weather is cold, but the scent of Christmas is in the air! Come celebrate the holidays with a stroll through our lantern lit village, and learn about Christmas in 1836. Music, history and a little bit of theater, The Historic Village at Allaire should be a new (or continuing) holiday tradition. Advance purchase is recommended. The cost is $15 per person, and is not recommended for children under 5 as it is a walking tour and strollers are not permitted in buildings. Group rates are available to parties over 25 individuals. Call the ofﬁce to book your group tour at 732-919-3500. Spaces are limited, so advanced ticket pur-

chasing is highly recommended. Lantern tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave the visitor center every 15 minutes until 8 p.m.. This year to help keep everything moving smoothly, the village is selling timed tickets to access the historic village for the Lantern Tours. Tours will still be on a first come, first serve basis. The tours take about 90 minutes to complete and are both indoor and outdoor. Guests should feel free to bring a flashlight to help guide their footings. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/christmaslantern-tours-dec-2-tickets-36156120931. The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave.

Early 19th Century Thanksgiving

FARMINGDALE – The Historic Village at Allaire is holding “Early 19th Century Thanksgiving” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19. The reenactment of a historical thanksgiving will include a special chapel program

at 1 p.m. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/early-19th-century-thanksgiving-tickets-37097144558. The village is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave.

JCP&L Warns Customers Of Scam By Jennifer Peacock

NEW JERSEY – Jersey Central Power & Light is warning its customers of yet another scam making its way through communities. Customers may receive phone calls from someone posing as an electric company employee, threatening to shut off power unless an immediate payment is made using a prepaid debit card such as a Green Dot card.

JCP&L wants it customers to know that while it may call to remind customers that a payment is past due, an explanation of how payments may be made will be offered. No JCP&L representative will demand payment using a prepaid debit card. Customers who receive such calls should contact JCP&L at 800-662-3115. For more information, visit firstenergycorp.com/paymentoptions.

Calling All Johnny Cash Fans HOWELL – Performer Terry Lee Goffee brings Johnny Cash back to life on stage. He looks like Johnny. He sounds like Johnny. He moves like Johnny. Nobody does Johnny Cash like Terry Lee. The popular “Johnny Cash Tribute” is sponsored by the Ramtown First Aid Squad on Nov. 16 at the Howell Twp. Middle School South. Among the 34 songs included in the tribute are such Cash classics as: “A Boy Named Sue”, “Sunday Morning Coming Down”, “I Walk the Line”, “Ring Of Fire”, “Folsom Prison Blues”. Terry Lee’s tribute act was performed in Nashville with Cash’s brother and sister attending. Tommy Cash stated, “My brother would be proud.” Joanne Cash Yates commented, “It’s a wonderful show, I would recommend it to anyone; you don’t impersonate my brother, you pay tribute to him with honor.”

Stated Goffee: “I wanted to make my show a little different and unique by portraying Johnny Cash in the first person, rather than just standing there singing the songs”. “Like an actor in a play, I literally become my character Johnny Cash, from the moment I walk onstage until the end of the show.” Terry Lee’s Tribute to Johnny Cash has taken him all across the U S, Canada, Ireland and the UK. In 2009 he was selected to provide the moves for the Johnny Cash character in Guitar Hero 5. Proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help defray the costs of the Squads operating expenses including supplies, equipment, ambulance maintenance, and member training. Tickets are $17 general admission and are available at Eventbrite. com and at the door. Ages 12 and under admitted free. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

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New Manager Starts

–Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – Howell’s new town manager Brian Geoghegan ofﬁcially started Oct. 30. On its Facebook page, the township wished him “good luck” in his new position.

I&G Farms is all about the NJNG Meter Exchange Program FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Now through Spring 2018, New Jersey Natural Gas will be exchanging a number of natural gas meters in Freehold, as required by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Residents will be notified by phone and receive a letter if their meter is scheduled to be exchanged, as not all NJNG customers will have their meters exchanged. There is no cost to residents for this service. NJNG has contracted with Precision Pipeline Solutions (PPS), a valued NJNG contractor, to perform this

important safety work. Keep in mind, all PPS employees carry NJNG contractor photo IDs. Remember - always ask to see ID before letting anyone into the home. Natural gas service must be temporarily shut off to perform this planned work. Once the new meter has been installed, PPS will need access to the home or business to relight appliances. If residents are not present when the work is completed, a door hanger will be left with instructions and the phone number to call for a relight.

Paint & Sip Party HOWELL – The Howell Elks will host a paint & sip party at 2 p.m. on Dec. 10 at 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road. The $40 admission fee includes two wine glasses or mason jars, snacks and refresh-

ments. Payment is due Dec. 1. To register, or for more information, call Denise at 732-620-6410 or the Elks at 732458-2515.

Winter Poinsettia And Wreath Sale HOWELL – The Howell Elks is having its winter poinsettia and wreath sale. Plants are being supplied by Ramtown Florist. Poinsettias range in size and price from $10 to $23. Colors available are red, white, or pink. Wreaths measure approximately 28 inches, and are $20 each.

Wreath orders are due Nov. 15. Flower orders are due Nov. 20. Delivery is on or about Dec. 6. An order sheet is available at the lodge, 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road, or online at howellelks.com and pay with PayPal. For more information, call Peggy at 732681-6597.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Every year Fulﬁll helps complete thousands of free tax returns for people in need through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, resulting in millions of dollars returned to our communities through Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Monmouth and Ocean counties need additional volunteers in various capacities to help with this effort starting Jan. 22 through April 15. Clients coming to tax sites are often focused on completing their taxes and getting back a refund. For taxpayers receiving EITC refunds, this is the one time where they may be receiving a large sum of money and have an immediate opportunity to save a portion in a savings account for emergencies or other goals. Volunteers will work at one or more of our community partner’s sites in Eatontown, Freehold, Long Branch, Union Beach, Toms River, and Lakewood to provide this valuable service.

Fulfill looking for volunteers to be either a Tax Preparer or Intake/Interview specialist. Tax preparers will help prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers at community locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. Fulfill provides free IRS training certification, including the use of electronic software Intake/interview specialists will provide support for Tax Preparers & Quality Reviewers at VITA sites: Will greet & screen tax clients; Help complete/check Intake forms for completion and confirm that clients brought all required documents to have their returns completed. Prepare packages for virtual returns; Assemble completed returns and provide mailing information. This role is perfect for those with no interest in preparing tax returns but love socializing and talking to people. Anyone interested should contact Judy Daniels at jdaniels@fulfillnj.org. Training begins in December.

Italian American Association Christmas Dinner

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Italian American Association of Monmouth County is holding a Christmas dinner Dec. 16 at the Reception Center at St. Clement, 172 Freneau Ave., Matawan. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. Dinner is from 7 to 11 p.m. The top shelf open bar is available 6 to 10 p.m. The cash bar is open 10 to 11 p.m. The dinner–a choice of Chicken Provencal

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – Since school began in September, students around Monmouth and Ocean counties have been taking part in Fulﬁ lls’ Students Change Hunger Program – a statewide food and fund drive competition with prizes and recognition to the top performing schools in many categories. With 10 years of success, the idea of competing to collect food and funds to feed neighbors in need is a own positive spin on “Hunger Games” and Fulﬁll looks forward to watching the schools compete, especially when they turn up the heat during the holiday season. As Thanksgiving approaches, schools are encouraged to hold turkey and holiday food

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Holiday Lighting

HOLMDEL – The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial will hold a holiday lighting ceremony on Dec. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the

memorial, 1 Memorial Lane. For more information, call 732-335-0033 or visit njvvmf.org.

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Roving Naturalist At Crosswicks Creek Park

UPPER FREEHOLD – The Roving Park System Naturalist will walk in Crosswicks Creek Park, Route 537. Guests should meet in the Providence Line Road parking lot. Guests and the naturalist will discuss seasonal points of interest, search for

signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is 1.5 to 2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. The walk is free. For more information, call 609-259-5794.

Hoofin’ It For SPUR

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Special People United to Ride and the Monmouth County Park System present Hooﬁn’ It For SPUR, a 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk. The event takes place Nov. 19, starting at 9 a.m. at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft. The 5K course is USTAF certiﬁed. Registration can be done online at sole-

purposefund.org/hoofin-it-for-spur, or visit the SPUR website at spuronline.org. Paper registration forms are available for pick up at Sunnyside Equestrian Center, located at 628 Middletown-Lincroft Road in Middletown or on the SPUR website. Race day registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Contact: Lisa Haskell, SPUR, at 732-2241367, ext. 1.

The IAA Of Monmouth County Presents Tombola

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Italian American Association of Monmouth County presents Tombola from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2 at La Cashina Ristorante, 53 Route 34 in Marlboro. The cost is $30 per adult, $18 for children 10 and younger. Children ages 3 and younger enter free. The price includes lunch, door prize ticket and tombola card. In Italy tombola is a very common family game played at Christmas, and is similar to Bingo, the English version so popular in the United Kingdom, Ireland and, under many forms all around the world. In Italy at Christmas Eve playing tombola is a must,

with all the relatives united around grandparents and small children shouting when they win a prize (adults usually don’t call a prize if there are children around, so they can let them win). Modern tombola cards are in plastic and have small plastic slots over the numbers that can be closed down when the number is called, but traditionally the numbers were covered by beans (“fagioli”) or by pieces of orange peel, that you had to eat while playing. Proceeds will benefit the IAA Cultural Fund. To register, find the form at iaaofmc.com/ fliers/2017/tombola.pdf. To volunteer, or for more information, call Cheryl Scuorzo at 732-536-5832.

Monmouth Civic Chorus Needs Tenors & Basses TINTON FALLS – Experienced singers are invited to audition for the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus by appointment on Wednesday evenings. Auditions are opened to all members of the community ages 16 and up. All voice parts are welcome to audition, however, the chorus is especially seeking tenors, baritones and basses to add to its impressive ensemble. Sopranos and altos may be placed on a waiting list. Monmouth Civic Chorus is dedicated to the highest standards of artistic excellence and at the same time, is a fun community of singers where you will ﬁnd friendship and fun with like-minded musicians. The 2017-18 season features Mahler’s Symphony Number 8, in conjunction with The Canterbury Choral Society at Carnegie Hall in New York in November, an array of holiday favorites, plus selections

from Handel’s Messiah in December, an exploration of poetry set to the music of modern American composers in March and a celebration of musical legend Leonard Bernstein with theAxelrod PerformingArts Center and Cabaret for Life inApril.Artistic Director Dr. Ryan Brandau holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the Yale School of Music, an MPhil in historical musicology from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and a BA in Music from Princeton University. Interested singers are encouraged to attend a rehearsal.Auditions and rehearsals are held each Wednesday at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 HanceAvenue in Tinton Falls. For an audition appointment or more information, visit monmouthcivicchorus.org and click “Sing,” email membership@monmouthcivicchorus. org or call 732-933-9333.

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HIGHLANDS – Learn Surf Fishing with Jeff Dement, Fish Tagging Program Director for the American Littoral Society on Saturday, November 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. During a day of surf ﬁshing and instruction on the beach, Jeff will provide hands-on instruction with casting, knot tying, lure/bait selection, and “reading” a beach. We’ll begin instruction at Littoral Society HQ, and then move to the beach so participants will have an opportunity to use what they’ve learned.

All skill levels are welcomed. Rods, reels and tackle will be provided, but bring your own if you have it. Children under 18 are welcome with a supervising adult. Meet at 8 a.m. in Building 18 in the Ft. Hancock section of Gateway National Recreation Area’s Sandy Hook Unit. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided, but please bring your lunch. Space is limited. Please reserve yours by contacting Jeff at 732291-0055 or jeff@littoralsociety.org.

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Home To Share - To share in Holiday City Silverton. $600 monthly. Private room. Security required and references. 732-255-3830. (47)

PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s / CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (49)

House In Lipns Head North - 55+. 2 BR, 2 BA. Month to month. $1,000 until bank forecloses, one month deposit. 732-920-9409. (47)

Auto For Sale Sale 2002 Towncar - Cartier ﬁnish. $186,000 miles. In perfect condition. Asking $2,500. Will negotiate. 732-350-1505 (49) 2012 Ford E-150 Cargo Van - Excellent condition. 98,500 miles. $12,200. 973-897-6113. Toms River. (47)

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PT/Flex Real Estate Legal Secretary - Must have 5+ years experience. Fax resume to 732-240-9048. (47)

14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two ﬁsh ﬁnders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)

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)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, ﬁne art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, ﬂatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Help Wanted The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Beneﬁts include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Personal Assistant/Driver Howell/Hamilton, NJ - Personal Assistant/Driver wanted for disabled professional from Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be ﬂexible with hours). The ideal candidate must be able to lift 100 lbs. and have reliable transportation. A good driving record is a must. Experience preferred. Salary set by the state of NJ. For more information, call 848-245-0962. (47) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (49) Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop. 9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 908-489-3412. (46) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-361-9881. (46) Auto Firm - Seeks part time office help. Computer skills a must, quickbooks and phone skills a plus. Call 609-242-9700. (46) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (51) Community Resource Center - Driver Wanted for Mental Health Agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Please call 732-255-9102, ext. 4. (50)

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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. (50)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (50) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008. (46) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (49) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (49) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (47) 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. (47) BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. Commercial carpet $1.45 sq.ft. Installed. Quality plush, Berber. RITZ, luxury vinyl $2.65 square. ft. Installed. Restretching, repairs. Owner installed. Doug 503-504-9286. (46)

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n)

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. (t/n)

Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (3)

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Master Gardener Applicants Sought

FREEHOLD – If you are looking to turn over a new leaf in the New Year, you may want to consider becoming a certified Master Gardener in 2018. The Monmouth County Master Gardener Program is the way for you to become a certiﬁed expert in all things related to home gardening. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, January 2. “As a Master Gardener trainee you can get in-depth, hands-on training in horticulture from the best in the ﬁeld – Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service professional staff and their associates at Brookdale Community College and the County Park System,” Freeholder Director Lillian G.

Burry said. “The program includes plant biology, propagation, soil science and pest control.” After completing your classroom and hands-on training, as a Master Gardener graduate you can share your knowledge by conducting garden lectures, demonstrations, school and community gardening projects, telephone diagnostic service for callers and research. To enroll in this Master Gardener program, you must live in Monmouth County, be available to attend 10 weeks of classes and make a commitment to providing gardening information and services to the community.

Classroom sessions will be held from February through May on Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning Feb. 22. At the conclusion of the classes, all Master Gardener trainees give 60 hours of volunteer time in horticultural projects and answering calls on the County’s “horticulture helpline.” Those who complete the training become certiﬁed Master Gardeners. The application can be downloaded from the County’s website at visitmonmouth. com. Be sure to click on the Department link to the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service. You can also pick up a copy at the Cooperative Extension Service ofﬁce at 4000 Kozloski Road or call 732-431-7260

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MIDDLETOWN – Calling all photographers! The Monmouth County Park System is looking for entries for its photography exhibit to be held at Deep Cut Gardens. This year’s theme is Deep Cut Gardens from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to submit images for consideration into the show. Entry categories include youth (under age 18), amateur adult and professional adult. Each category will have a ﬁrst, second and third place photograph. A best in show will also be awarded. Eleven honorable mentions will be selected in total from all categories. The cost to enter is $10 per person; maximum of two entries. Acceptance into the show is not guaranteed. If selected, only one piece will be exhibited in the show. Rules and entry form are available on the Deep Cut Gardens’ page at MonmouthCoun-

tyParks.com and at the site. Entry deadline is November 30. For more information on entering, please email Ruth Carll at ruth. carll@co.monmouth.nj.us. The exhibit will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., January 6-31 at the Deep Cut Gardens Horticultural Center, Red Hill Road. An opening reception is planned from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, January 6 when the public is invited to view the exhibit and meet the photographers. For information on the photography exhibit or Deep Cut Gardens, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732842-4000, ext. 4312. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks and Recreation agency.

Movies At Howell Library HOWELL – The Howell branch of the Monmouth County Library has these movies scheduled for November. Black Butterﬂy (2017), 1 to 2:35 p.m. Nov. 9. Rated R. This intense thriller takes place on the outskirts of a mountain town grappling with a series of abductions and murders, where a once successful, reclusive writer is struggling to start what he hopes will be a career-saving screenplay at a mountain cabin After he observes a tense encounter with a drifter, he offers the man a place to stay. Soon the drifter muscles his way into the writer’s work, and as a storm cuts off power to the isolated cabin, the two men begin a jagged game that will bring at least one tale to an end. How to be a Latin Lover (2017), 1 to 2:55 p.m. Nov. 16. Rated PG-13. Finding himself

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a Metedeconk Watershed Protection Alliance representative. Any Howell resident who is interested in serving on a board, commission, committee, or representative/liaison appointment, forward an application by Dec. 15 to Penny A. Wollman, Howell Township Clerk, P.O. Box 580, Howell, NJ 07731, email clerk@t w p.howell. nj.us, or fax 732-414-3232. Statement of purpose for each Board, Commission, and Committee, and applications may be found at the Howell Township website, twp.howell.nj.us. Applications will also be available in the Township Clerk’s Office, 4567 Route 9. For more information, call 732-9384500, ext. 2150 or 2152.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of november 11 - november 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone might appreciate your romantic side in the week ahead. A romantic partner may command your attention and spark your creativity. A friend or social group, however, could distract you from duties. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Good intentions and helpfulness might not be enough, as accuracy and precision are needed to keep all the wheels turning smoothly. Initiate important ﬁnancial and business projects in the second half of the week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Work out details that are sticky by being analytical rather than picky. In the week ahead you might ﬁnd that someone close vacillates between being generous and economical. You should learn to roll with the punches. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You never appreciate the highs until you get low. It is possible that you see only what you want to see and become disillusioned in the week ahead. Use that energy constructively to put misconceptions to rest. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A brief period of misunderstanding could put you at odds with someone important in the week to come. Romantic yearnings could cause you to ignore wisdom and act against your better judgment, so be discreet. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You understand the value of being practical as well as imaginative. Whatever challenges you encounter in the week ahead can be put into better perspective by getting more information and being more understanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Group events and activities might have a pointed agenda. In the week ahead it might be in your best interest to ﬁnd ways to have a good time with friends. You can plan a shopping spree or a night out with buddies. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may receive pleasant reminders that you are loved and valued as this week unfolds. Focus on making a partnership stronger and enjoy supportive relationships. Your smallest efforts may add up to large achievements. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): All things come to those who wait. This week you can adjust your viewpoint if you focus on being patient. Rather than rehashing the past you can dream about ways you can achieve a better future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Whatever you can imagine can become reality. You may be inspired to do something important in the week ahead. You can count on having the stamina to follow through on a project close to your heart. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Frivolous fantasies could develop in the week ahead. You may have your heart riveted on the wrong person or thing. Your more serious friends could keep you on the right path and misplaced enthusiasms in check. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are able to form a sharp image of a fuzzy concept. Since you have the ability to put your ideas into action your week ahead can be highly productive. Use your creativity and imagination in constructive ways.

wolfgang puck’s kitchen Get A Jump On Thanksgiving And Put This Classic Pie Recipe On Your Menu Now By Wolfgang Puck

The fourth Thursday in November comes early this year. With only three weeks to get ready for Thanksgiving, that can put a lot of pressure on those who rightly consider the holiday their biggest home cooking occasion of the year. Let me help you take a major step in your planning by solving the question of what to serve for dessert by sharing this classic Spago version of an all-time holiday favorite: pecan pie. Many people who have tried this version tell me it’s the best pecan pie they’ve ever tasted. But, when you bake it and take a bite yourself, you will probably note that there’s nothing too outof-the-ordinary about it. No chocolate chunks or drizzle, no added spices, not even any of the flecks of bacon that seem to find their way into even sweet recipes these days. It’s a straightforward pecan pie. So, what makes the pie so memorable? Like any really good cooking, it is quality results from an accumulation of small details that all add up to a big, noticeable difference. Let’s start with the pie pastry. I start by making my own rather than using something store-bought. I like to use what the French call pate sucree, which translates simply as “sugar dough,” a very basic pastry that takes just minutes to prepare in a food processor and bakes up especially sweet and crisp. Then there’s the filling. Instead of using vanilla extract to flavor the syrupy mixture that typically binds the pecans together, I start with a whole vanilla bean, scraping its tiny seeds into butter that I melt and brown to enhance the nutty flavor. For the same reason, I also like to add a spoonful of Frangelico, a widely available hazelnut liqueur, which also emphasizes the nuttiness. And I’m proud to say I include just about as many nuts as can fit into the pastry shell; a full pound of them - both a base of chopped pecans and then concentric circles of pecan halves. You won’t find a thin layer of nuts sitting atop a thick layer of syrup in this pecan pie! You’ll also notice that I bake the pie in a tart pan with a removable bottom, available in any wellstocked kitchen supply store or online, rather than a pie pan. That ensures that the filling has an even thickness right up to the edges, for more uniform baking. You may be tempted to give the recipe a try now, three weeks before Thanksgiving. Go ahead! You’ll probably want to make it again and again, all the way through the holiday season.

Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 375 F (190 C). Meanwhile, lightly but evenly rub the inside of a 9-inch (22.5-cm) tart pan with removable bottom with some butter, or coat with nonstick spray. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the sugar dough into a circle 11 inches (27.5-cm) in diameter. Loosely roll it up on the rolling pin, then unroll over the tart pan, pressing the dough into the pan. With the tip of a knife, carefully trim the edges. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For the filling, put 3 tablespoons butter in a small skillet. With the back edge of a knife, carefully scrape the seeds from each vanilla bean half; add the pod halves and scrapings to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes, taking care not to let the butter burn. Scrape the melted butter into a medium mixing bowl; remove and discard the vanilla pod. Add the corn syrup, sugar, whole egg and yolks, and liqueur. Whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until needed. To assemble the pie, place the prepared shell on a baking tray. Spread the chopped pecans over the bottom. Carefully arrange the pecan halves on top, rounded sides up, in concentric circles, starting along the outer edge. Evenly ladle the filling over the nuts, to reach the top of the shell. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake until the filling feels firm when lightly, quickly touched and the edges of the pastry are deep golden brown, 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for about 20 minutes. To unmold, use the back of a spoon or a knife to tap all around the side of the tart pan. Place the pan on top of a wide-mouthed jar or can narrower than the pan. Gently free the outer ring, letting it slip down the side of the jar. Return the pie to the rack to cool completely. Use a sharp knife to cut into wedges. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

PECAN PIE Makes one 9-inch (22.5-cm) pie, serves 8

In a food processor with the stainless-steel blade, combine the ﬂour and sugar, and pulse on and off once or twice. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles ﬁne meal. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of cream. Scrape into the processor bowl and process until a ball begins to form, adding additional cream as necessary to bring the dough together. Carefully remove from the processor bowl and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Store any unused dough wrapped airtight in the freezer, thawing overnight in the refrigerator before use.

1 pound (500 g) sugar dough (recipe follows) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus extra for coating the tart pan 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 1 1/3 cups (335 mL) light corn syrup 2/3 cup (185 mL) packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon Frangelico or brandy 1/4 pound (125 g) chopped pecans 3/4 pound (375 g) pecan halves Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

SUGAR DOUGH Makes 1 1/2 pounds (1.5 kg) 2 1/3 cups (585 mL) all-purpose ﬂour 1/3 cup (85 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 pound (250 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 2 large egg yolks 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream

(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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