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–Photo by Chris Lundy Inflatable rides and a petting zoo were available at last year’s Beachwood Community Day.
–Photo by Jennifer Peacock The newly renovated instructional building, one of five original buildings on the OCC campus.
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – The third annual Beachwood Community Day will be held on Aug. 25, from noon to 4 p.m., at Birch & Surf Park. It’s a family event that offers activities for
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College officials unveiled the newly renovated instructional building recently.
kids and parents. For kids, there will be inflatable rides, a petting zoo, and face painting. There will also be demonstrations by Tong Dragon Martial
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–Photo courtesy The Samaritans From L to R: Keith Collins, Doug Bollinger, Timothy Laurel Harrison, and Annelise Nielsen star in the film.
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By Jennifer Peacock oug Bollinger was such a jock in high school, he didn’t realize the
correct term was “audition” when trying out for a part in his school’s musical. He (Film - See Page 4)
(Community Day - See Page 4)
The ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the building was held July 26, with OCC President Jon H. (OCC - See Page 5)
K-9s Celebrated In Ocean County By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Blind epic poet. Bumbling father from Springf ield. Fi r st t r ai ned tracking bloodhound in New Jersey. Homer. New Jersey’s Homer was a f loppy-eared sleuth, purchased as a puppy, sight unseen, in 1960 by Island Heights native Tim Cagney. He became fascinated with the breed while in the military. Cagney’s puppy became the fi rst trained tracking bloodhound in the state, who was a (K-9’s - See Page 6)
–Photo courtesy Ocean County Pictured from left to right are Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Captain Keith Klements, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, Freeholders Joseph H. Vicari and Virginia E. Haines, Freeholder Deputy Director John C. Bartlett Jr., Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little and Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety holding K9 Emmitt’s lead. Pictured with the dogs are from left to right Sgt. Robert Stack, K9 Unit Supervisor, with K9Gertrude, Sheriff’s Officer James Kohout, with Clifford and Sheriff’s Officer Christine Casullo with Fiona.
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Film:
Continued From Page 1 played soccer and baseball, but didn’t play winter sports. At his parents’ urging, and his public speaking teacher’s encouragement, he “tried out” for a part and got it, and loved the audience reactions to his time acting on stage. When not playing sports, he occupied his afternoons practicing his roles in “Scrooge,” “Grease,” and “West Side Story.” Fast forward: after playing soccer at Ithaca College, and transferring to Montclair State University to pursue acting, Bollinger was a working actor who completed his certification in Theater Education. He’s done work in and around New York City in both film and theater, and now teaches full time at the OCVTS Performing Arts Academy. When he has extra time (that’s a joke teachers will get), he writes and acts in projects. His thriller film, The Samaritans, played at the 11th Annual Jersey Shore Film Festival, which ran Aug. 1-12. The Samaritans will show 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the House of Independents, 572
Cookman Ave. in Asbury Park. Tickets can be purchased online at jerseyshorefilmfestival.com/tickets/august-9th-house-ofindependents-730pm-block-pass/ “I am so excited to be a small part of this incredible festival. Stevie Doueck and his staff have created a true fi lmmaker experience. They have been very proactive with their communications with us and we look forward to the experience of not only screening our film but watching other films as well. I will be at as many events and venues as I can! I have reached to local filmmakers that are involved and I hope to continue to build the network of local artists that has been blowing up in and around Monmouth and Ocean County. Asbury Park will serve as the perfect backdrop for this festival and I can’t wait to show filmmakers from around the country our cool little arts hub of Asbury Park. I am also so psyched to be able to invite locals to see our film. Many of our films have had distribution or appeared in New York City. Being a local, I plan on having a wide representation of support from high school, college, my time as an ice cream man, our school, my neighborhood, etc.,”
Bollinger said. The story of The Samaritans centers around four coworkers trying to fi nish a project at their manager’s home. They’re trying to perfect an App they’ve been working on together remotely, and the fi rst time they all meet face-to-face, they realize they have more in common than they thought. “Their pasts have provoked a vengeful force to show them the errors in their ways. The home they have been summoned to becomes their court and their prison. Can they prove that history doesn’t repeat itself? Can they redeem themselves before time runs out? Will they figure out their fateful bond before revenge has its way with them?” the teaser reads. Bollinger wrote the script in several weeks, and the movie was shot in his Neptune City house in four days. Post production lasted about 18 months. “It was an experience we will never forget. It was a communal four-day period that went smoothly largely because the six people involved collaborated and contributed without ego or controversy. I had to rely on my team since I was doing triple
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Continued From Page 1 Larson, Board of Trustees Chair Carl Van Thulin, and Buildings and Grounds Chair Linda L. Novak offering comments. Freeholder John C. Bartlett, who is liaison to the college, was scheduled but unable to attend. Constructed in 1965, the original three-story 62,000-square-foot instructional building was one of the first five buildings on the campus, holding 18 classrooms, 20 labs and office space for 34. (The other original campus buildings are the library, the gymnasium, the college center, and the lecture hall.) It was the only classroom building on campus at that time, when it opened to students in 1967. The heating plant for the entire campus was housed in that original building. “When I first came to town, my first meeting with John Bartlett, we discussed renovating this building,” Larson said. “That was in 2000. It only took us 18 years to get here, but by gosh, we are here now.” Renovation plans for the building were initiated in 2013. Renovations took 16 months to complete. The building will be open for use for the fall 2018 semester. Classes begin Sept. 5. The interior was stripped down to the walls, floors and roof. The renovation includes: new heating, cooling and electrical systems; modern bathrooms; new elevator; new security system; new 3,000-squarefoot atrium; 24 new classrooms with modernized AV systems; three new engineering labs; new 110-seat lecture hall; three new student lounges; and office space for 38. Sara Winchester, OCC executive vice president of Finance & Administration, said via email the total cost of the renovation of the
The Berkeley Times, August 11, 2018, Page 5 instructional building was approximately $14 million. Funding was provided by the New Jersey State Higher Education Capital Facilities Fund (GO Bond) and the County of Ocean. The heating system has been relocated to a new, centralized plant. “It’s been converted into a beautiful and very high-tech building,” Larson said. The centerpiece, according to Jan Kirsten, executive director of college relations, is the new student success tutoring center, housed in the building’s second floor. Of the whole project, Kirsten said, “This has been a labor of love for everybody involved. …The building, all three levels, it is spectacular.” And, there’s another construction project on campus. “The Ocean County Vocational Technical School Performing Arts Academy (PAA) High School building is currently under construction on the OCC campus,” Winchester explained. “The PAA is a four-year public high school designed to provide performing arts curricula focused in dance, vocal music, and acting, along with a college preparatory academic program. In partnership with OCC, the new building will allow the Ocean County Vocational Technical School to offer an Early College Program. PAA high school students will have the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree at the same time. Ocean County College students will have the benefit of using the unique facility and the PAA students will have access to the entire campus. This project was made possible through a unique funding model that includes support from the County of Ocean, the State of New Jersey, and The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation.”
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BEACHWOOD – Weekends at Jakes Branch-Free programs are now through Sept. 30. No programs on Sept 22 and 23). All ages! Drop By For Science On the Fly: We know everyone is busy so take advantage of these free, “come and go” short science-based programs. A make and take craft will follow a brief lesson. Saturdays at 1-3:30 p.m., drop-in Live Animal Talks: Come in and meet
the animals of Jakes Branch County Park. Visitors will get an up close look at the parks inhabitants and learn about each species. Sundays at 1 p.m. Discovery Nature Walks: Join a park naturalist on these brief but informative nature walks through the park. Weather permitting! Walks will not exceed 30 minutes. Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
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Continued From Page 1 member of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, the first in the state to use bloodhounds. Today the sheriff’s department has a K-9 unit of 16 dogs, supervised by Sgt. Robert Stack. The unit was recently recognized for its service at a pre-board meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders. “All of the dogs in this unit provide a variety of key tasks throughout Ocean County,” Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said. “In addition to the bloodhounds, we have dogs trained specifically in narcotics, explosives, patrol and arson. Our K9s are well known throughout the county and the state and we are very proud of the dogs and the officers that work and care for them.” K-9s Gertrude Penelope and K-9 Emmitt, with their partners, officers Christine Casullo and James Kohout respectively, were honored by the Board for their years of service. Gertrude Penelope was rescued and given to the Sheriff’s Department as a five-monthold puppy. Now 7 years old, she’s nationally certified though the National Police Bloodhound Association. She’s worked with numerous county and state departments, and has many finds under her nose, including a stabbing suspect. Emmitt, 9, who hails from Canada, was donated to the department by the National Police Bloodhound Association when he was just 12 weeks old. He’s also nationally certified through the same association, and also has many finds under his nose, includ-
ing a bank robber and Alzheimer’s patient. “Both Gertrude and Emmitt continue to provide a great service to the citizens of Ocean County and also our visitors,” Mastronardy said. “They will be retired once our newest bloodhounds – Fiona and Clifford - have successfully completed their training.” Mastronardy said bloodhounds assist in finding missing children and dementia patients. They can also track suspects in homicides, burglaries, robberies, assaults, and motor vehicle accidents. “All of our bloodhounds are nationally certified once a year, and have continuous training every month,” Mastronardy said. “The bloodhounds also take part in the many K9 demonstrations done by the K9 Unit each year.” The newest additions are sibling bloodhounds Fiona and Clifford, 11-week-old puppies from a Westport, New York breeder. They were chosen from a litter of 11. They’ll be in training for 10 months before they are put out on the road. “As we visited the puppies, Fiona and Clifford exhibited the qualities we look for in a new dog,” Casullo said. “They were the first to reach the gate when we arrived. They are curious and they are already working well with the training.” “These dogs, as do all of the K9s in the unit, and their partners provide an important service to all of our citizens and visitors,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. “You can see by their temperament that they are well-trained and they love what they do.”
Central Regional Meeting Change
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Central Regional Board of Education has changed the date of its August meeting to Aug. 17. The public portion of the meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Hugh J Boyd, Jr. Elementary School, 1200 Bay
Blvd., Seaside Heights. Central Regional is made up of students from Berkeley, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Ocean Gate, and Island Heights. Most months, the board meets at the school, in Berkeley. In the summer, they go to a few of the constituent districts.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
School Funding Cuts Will Make Schools, Taxpayers Suffer From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHINGTON, D.C. – I have heard from many constituents who are concerned with Governor Murphy’s school funding cuts, which will have a negative impact on our community – particularly in the Toms
River, Brick, and Lenape Regional School Districts. I am as upset about this as you are. Two of my grandparents were teachers who became school superintendents, my mother was a librarian, and
I studied to be a teacher. I have a deep respect for our public school system and the educators and support staff that do so much to improve the lives of our children. Governor Murphy’s funding cuts will put our schools in a difficult position and will inevitably lead to higher taxes, less extracurricular opportunities, and cuts in staff. Our students, educators, and support staff deserve better than this. Unfortunately, as a fed-
eral legislator, I have no recourse to change Governor Murphy’s decision to cut our school funding. Unlike Governor Murphy and legislators in Trenton, I have been committed to maintaining federal funding for education. Earlier this year, I supported the bipartisan federal funding package that included an additional $2.6 billion to support the Department of Education, $86 million more to impact aid programs to assist school
districts meet the needs of military families like those who serve at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, and a $700 million increase to grant programs to expand school-based mental health services and bullying prevention. We also passed a bipartisan law to help make our schools safer, by offering grants for security improvements. I also recently opposed an effort to cut funding to the National Endowment for the Arts and National
Endowment for the Humanities. These programs give our students a valuable opportunity to enrich their education and I was proud to stand up to leaders in my own party who wanted to make these cuts. There is absolutely no justification for Governor Murphy’s decision to cut school funding in some of our district’s largest towns and I will stand with leaders in our community to fight these cuts every step of the way.
Overdraft Charges Fleece People Who Are Already Low On Money Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have introduced legislation to crack down on exploitative overdraft fees that banks charge consumers when they make a purchase or pay a bill but don’t have sufficient funds in their account. The Stop Overdraft Profiteering Act of 2018 would ban overdraft fees on debit card transactions and ATM withdrawals, and limit fees placed for checks and recurring payments. It would also mandate that banks post transactions in a manner that minimizes overdraft and nonsufficient fund fees (often times, banks reorder transactions in such a way as to maximize overdraft fees, which can mean, in some cases, that the consumer faces multiple charges). “For millions of hardworking Americans, every day is a struggle – they find
themselves one late check or unexpected expense away from financial free fall,” Booker said. “I see this in my community in Newark on a daily basis. Wages aren’t going up but the cost of everything else is, from prescription drugs to housing costs to pocketbook pain points like the fees banks charge consumers for overdraft services. These fees generate enormous amounts of revenue for the banks while most customers don’t even know they’ve opted into such charges. Worse yet, overdraft fees fall on those least likely to be able to afford them – individuals for whom a $35 overdraft charge could push them over the brink into financial ruin. Our bill would end these unfair practices many banks use that leave some consumers – especially those that are the most vulnerable – trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty.” Specifically the Stop Over-
draft Profiteering Act of 2018 would: • Prohibit overdraft fees on debit card transactions and ATM withdrawals. • Prohibit financial institutions from charging more than one overdraft fee per month and no more than six overdraft fees in any single calendar year for check and recurring bill payment overdrafts. • Limit check and recurring bill payment overdraft fees to an amount that is reasonable and proportional to the financial institution’s costs in providing the overdraft coverage. • Mandate a three-day waiting period between when an individual opens a new account and when a financial institution may offer overdraft protection. • Mandate that depository institutions post transactions in a manner that minimizes overdraft and nonsufficient fund fees. • Increase other consumer disclosures related to overdraft coverage programs. Background on Overdraft Fees: Banks offer overdraft services to allow account hold-
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ers to make purchases or pay a bill even if they don’t have sufficient funds in their account, while charging a fee for the service – on average $35. In 2010, the Federal Reserve implemented overdraft regulations that, among other things, required that consumers affirmatively opt-in to overdraft services. However, survey data and anecdotal evidence suggest that the opt-in requirement
is being sidestepped by financial institutions marketing overdraft coverage in a confusing and deceptive manner. A 2014 study by Pew found that across all banks, more than half of the people who overdrew their checking accounts and paid a fee in the past year could not recall consenting to the overdraft service. These fees are disproportionately charged to customers who are least able
to afford them, especially workers living paycheck to paycheck. O verd r af t fees have emerged as a major source of revenue for banks. Last year alone, three of the largest banks in the country collected over $5 billion in overdraft fees. One former bank CEO even named his yacht “Overdraft” in an apparent nod to the importance of such fees to the bank’s bottom line.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Young Environmentalist Welcomes Open Space Buy I am writing to share my thoughts on the article “County Acquires Land
For Open Space” on page 21 of the July 14, 2018 issue of The Jackson Times. I am in
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generations to enjoy. Gavin Kohute Jackson
diseases. The costs for treatments is extraordinary. The government web sights are now “dark” and they can no longer look toward the help from my tax dollars to lighten those financial burdens. They will lose their homes. What is wrong with our elected officials? Have they no mercy? Our representatives are in Washington to serve me and those families? They have created a country of GoFundMe pages, spaghetti dinners and bike runs. What has the Cong ress done? They have systematically taken away decency, civility and prosperit y. Washington has perverted the Constitution and its founders’ fundament al pr i nciples. T he purpose of having elected officials seated in their position is to legislate and govern the land and lead our nation to greatness. This 115th session alone has failed us. So here is my direction for the next 100 days.... Protect the investigation. Do not select a Supreme Cou r t Ju st ice. Restore CHIP funding to Americans. Fund SNAP benefits to all citizens.
ele c t e d r e p r e s e nt at ive doesn’t understand that ever yone, even renters, pay proper t y taxes. As most people who have rented know, included in your rental fee is the cost that the landlord pays in property tax. According to the State of NJ Department of Treasury website “For tenants, 18% of rent paid during the year is considered property taxes paid.” I’m unsure how someone in his position could fail to be aware of this. Sadder still is the implication that somehow renters aren’t good enough to hold elected of f ice. D o e s To m M a cA r t hu r think renters are lesser citizens than those who own property? Does he k now that over 70% of millennials currently rent rather than own? According to a CNBC ar ticle, Baby Boomers are one of t he fa stest g row i ng g roups of renters. A re these folks lesser citizens because they don’t “own” the home they live in? In a quick search, it appears that almost 20 percent of NJ residents are renters. In fact, most people I know have rented a property at some point in their lives. From c ol lege st ude nt s living on or off campus, young people setting out on their own, people who don’t wa nt t he cost of home ownership, or retirees looking to downsize and simplif y their lives, renters are a vital and necessary part of our community. Apparently, Congressman MacArthur is out of touch with how many of the people in his district live.
Letters To The Editor Sorry, Voters, If I Let You Down We did not win, although this campaign carried six counties, nearly tied in two others and got an incredible number of votes (over 158,000). To put this into perspective, the number of votes we garnered was greater than the number of votes cast for all candidates in the 2015 Democratic primary election. We got a lot of votes without spending much money. If we had pulled this off, I would have gone overnight from being the Invisible Woman to being, if not a household name, at least somewhat famous in political circles. So, I am sorry if you were disappointed by the results and by anything I said or did during the campaign. We made some mistakes but I did try my best. I actually sought someone else to run. This was never about me. This is about Medicare For All, a $15/hour living wage, climate change, peace and justice - plus a whole lot more. I lost the election but those policies remain within striking distance, and we
Letters To The must remain persistent to We must put Editor education out running for my life, and I get the victories we need. Keep the faith because we can make miracles happen, as long as we do not give up. I am inspired by Professor Stephen Hawking, who said, “As long as there is life, there is hope” and also, “It matters that you don’t just give up.” So I will persist, and keep struggling to advance the progressive movement to really make this great nation what it once was: The home of a large and growing prosperous middle class where almost everyone had enough to get real enjoyment from life and ordinary people had control over their society. It is no secret how that may be done. We must stop obsessing every time Donald Trump issues a tweet or utters something stupid. We must behave as adults who will not be distracted any longer because there are serious matters to which we must attend. We must reunite families broken at our borders, bring peace to the world instead of war, and disarm those in our own country that have no business carr ying f irearms.
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front, keep people ahead of profits and never relent on using common sense or holding ourselves to high standards. We must bring justice and peace to our brothers and sisters, here and all over the world. We must pursue safe, clean energy to power the reconstruction of our infrastructure and the voyages that will take us to the stars. We must protect our children by insuring they have a planet that can sustain life, that they need not fear other people or confront disease we cannot contain. These and so many other urgent matters demand our attention, we cannot allow ourselves to be distracted. We cannot be satisfied with the idea that solutions are beyond our ability. We cannot be afraid of sharing an amazing vision. President Kennedy’s 1963 address to American University graduates is a reminder of how much our political discourse has devolved: “Our problems are manmade - therefore, they can be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings. Man’s reason and spirit have often solved the seemingly unsolvable - and we believe they can do it again.” I believe that with every fiber in my being. I believed an ordinary person could win an election with almost no money, if she appealed to progressive voters with a message of hope and we almost succeeded. Talk of big ideas and grand solutions may be considered the kiss of death for politicians, but I am not concerned with politics for my sake. I was
will keep going as long as there is breath in me. To the critics, I welcome your advice and will gladly let you do what you can do better if it gets us what we want. To the opposition, I invite you to join us because there are many things we have in common and the best way to vanquish an enemy is by making him a friend. To everyone who believed in, helped and supported me, I am still here. We must go forward and I hope you stay with me, because I could never have gotten this far without you. I want to thank you for your generosity, the love and the honesty that you gave me. We have much more to do and as I said, I cannot do it alone. Lisa McCormick Rahway
Congress Failing To Provide Health Care As a senior American who lives and continues to pay taxes, it is difficult to put into words the incomprehensible deterioration this administration contributes to human hardship of our nation’s people. Congress in the last 700 d ays has systemat ically worked and achieved, eliminating any hope one may wish for a new generation to contribute to this country’s greatness. As I write this I am surrounded literally by young families suffering and struggling to provide life saving health care to their children. They do not have time on their side as they seek treatment for a multitude of different life threatening childhood
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Debunking A Political Ad In a recent fundraising ad, Congressman MacArthur claims “Our opponent, Andy Kim, does not pay property taxes in New Jersey.” GASP, looks like the secret’s out. To avoid paying property taxes in NJ, just rent!! Who knew? It saddens me that my
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At a recent meeting, the Township Council sent a resolution to the governor to sell or lease the mansion located in Island Beach State Park. The official governor’s vacation home (in addition to Drumthwacket in Princeton) is located in a former estate there, and it’s technically in Berkeley Township. It made national headlines last year when then-Gov. Chris Christie was vacationing there, de-
spite everyone else being kicked out during the government shutdown. Council President James Byrnes said after the meeting that he’d like to see that property sold or leased, so that it could go back on the tax rolls. They had sent the same resolution to Christie, but it did not gain any traction. There’s a new governor now, so they sent it again. Jersey Shore Online reached out to the governor’s office, but did not receive a response.
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BERKELEY – Berkeley Township is hosting a Flood Risk Community Outreach on September 14. Whether you’re confused about coverage options or need assistance with flood mapping, in just one session, our professionals can offer you the guidance you need with on the spot mitigation reporting and Flood Insurance Quotes. Presentation will begin at 6 p.m. and go until 6:30 p.m. Even if you cannot make it to the presentation, feel free to stop in any time after 6:30 p.m., we can still sit down one on one and figure out how to bring your flood insurance
Volley Ball Tournament
OCEAN GATE – Join in the volley ball tournament for the 100th Anniversary of Ocean Gate on August 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Wildwood Ave. Beach Area. The tournament will consist of competitive, four-person teams and less competitive, six-person teams. Roster and team rules are provided. Team entry fee is $25 payable to the Ocean Gate Historical Society. All participants have to sign a waiver provided by the Borough. Beach Badge requirements will be waived for the day for all participants only.
Each set will be the best of three and the loser moves to the loser bracket and the winner moves on. Prizes: • 1st place: $100 gift certificate to the Anchor Inn • 2nd place: $50 gift certificate to the Anchor Inn Each bracket will consist of 8 teams. Ocean Gate teams will be given preference for entry but all can apply. First come, first served. For more information, call 732-269-5710.
Beach Plum Festival
BERKELEY – This annual event features over 100 arts & craft vendors, children’s games, and nonprofits and of course Beach Plum Jelly! Don’t
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have two categories. The girls division will have one category for all ages under 17. The cost is $25 for registration.
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PINE BEACH – The Borough of Pine Beach will now be able to send important messages to through your phone or email. You can click on the link on the township website to register your phone or email address to be able to start receiving messages. This will be a vital tool with snow removal, change in garbage schedules, etc. Nixle is a Community Information Service dedicated to helping you stay connected to the information that matters most to you, depending on your physical location. You stay connected to your local police department, your children’s schools, your local community agencies and organizations, and the important information from other locations throughout the country
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Fall Fire Fest 2018
PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1, Station No. 38 will hold its third annual Fire Fest on Saturday, September 22, from 12-7 p.m. at Vista Park, Riverside Drive, Pine Beach. The event will include food trucks, crafters, music, activities for children including games and rides, and fire safety and rescue demonstrations. The event is also sponsored by the Pine Beach Yacht Club. For additional information, please contact Gina Duers, Event Secretary, at 732-966-1873. The Pine Beach Fire Company is a complete-
ly volunteer organization and has been serving Pine Beach and neighboring communities consistently since 1925. They currently have 28 members who handle about 150 emergency calls each year. These trained firefighters automatically assist the town of Beachwood from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in addition to their full time coverage of Pine Beach. And, they respond anywhere in Ocean County when mutual aid is requested. This fundraising event will help these non-profit organization members continue their unselfish and much needed efforts.
Ocean Gate September Events
OCEAN GATE – Join the Borough of Ocean Gate for events throughout September: • September 1: Rain date for Movie on the Beach Night • September 2: Music by Joe Dalton Band at Wildwood Pier, 6 p.m. • September 11: 9/11 Ceremony at 9/11
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New Jersey by donating a portion of the proceeds to this important organization as well back by popular demand, is the 2018 Chowder Cook-Off! This cook-off will allow participants to sample chowder from some of the finest restaurants Atlantic City has to offer as they stroll the festival and decide what they are going to feast on! In 2017, through the Chowder Cook-Off, the Festival and restaurants, we were able to raise close to $16,000 which is the equivalent of $160,000 in food distributed throughout the Garden State! This year we plan on increasing that donation with the support of our participating restaurants and festival attendees, one cup of chowder at a time! Returning to the Seafood Festival is the 3rdAnnual Pet Costume Contest benefiting the Humane Society of Atlantic County and their loveable residents! Festival goers are encouraged to dress their pets in their Sunday’s Best and show-off their four-legged friends! The contest will take place on September 9 and will begin promptly at 3 p.m. Pets will be judged on the following categories: Most Original, Best Sea Creature Theme, People’s Choice, Owner/Pet look-alike. To enter the Pet Costume Contest, sign-up at the Humane Society Booth for a $5 minimum donation. All proceeds will benefit The Humane Society of Atlantic County. Programming for the Atlantic City Seafood Festival includes: children’s activities and amusements, live Sand Sculpting/Kids Sand Sculpting Area, Butterfly Garden, Live Music, Complimentary Cooking Demos and Wine Seminars, The Great Brews of NJ Tasting Tent, a Crab Cake Eating Competition and the Chowder Cook-Off benefiting the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, just to name a few.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Asks Tourists To Recycle
By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – Visitors to Ocean County are a vital part of the economic health. They can be a part of its environmental health as well, by recycling. “Ocean County sees its year-round population double in the summer as we host thousands of visitors here to enjoy boating, beaches, backyard barbecues and numerous recreational activities found throughout the county,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program. “While we want visitors to enjoy their time here we also ask that they be mindful of the importance of recycling while on vacation. “Whether you are here for the day, the week or the entire summer, recycling while you are in Ocean County is just as important as it is in your own hometown,” Little said. “The county and its municipalities all offer a host of convenient recycling programs that can be accessed by summer visitors.” More than 33,000 tons were recycled in the county last summer. That saved municipalities more than $2.3 million. “Recycling comes with many benefits,” Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. said. “It saves landfill space, it protects the environment and it helps out economically.” Visitors can help their tourist destination towns by looking into local recycling rules and programs. Some towns have single-stream recycling: all recyclables go into one container at the curb. It’s important to not put recyclables in plastic bags, as those can damage equipment. Big green igloos are placed around beaches and marinas for recycling after visits as well. “When you are leaving an area we encourage you to deposit your recyclables in the igloo. It is much more convenient than taking them home with you or back to where you may be
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County Officials Urge Water Sense For The Summer
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By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – On July 31, Exelon Generation, owner of the Oyster Creek Generating Station, signed a purchase agreement with a New Jersey company for the ownership of the nuclear power plant, which could significantly speed up decommissioning. Holtec International of Camden wants to purchase Oyster Creek, which officials claim will hasten the decommissioning process by nearly half a century. Holtec is a global leader in used nuclear fuel management technologies, according to Exelon. The company also plans to take over spent fuel storage and the decommissioning trust fund, should the deal become official. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Holtec will take over the decommissioning process, decreasing the decommissioning timeline from Exelon’s estimated 60 years to just 8 years. “As the new owner of the plant, Holtec will contract with Comprehensive Decommissioning International, LLC (CDI) to perform the decontamination and decommissioning of the plant,” stated Holtec President and CEO, Dr. Kris Singh in a press release. “With its experience and state-of-the-art technologies, CDI is well equipped to decommission Oyster Creek within eight years, more than 50 years ahead of the industry-allowed 60-year timeline.” Jeff Tittel, Director of the NJ Sierra Club, has been outspoken in the past about his belief that the plant can be decommissioned in less than 60 years. “The positives of this purchase are that they plan on decommissioning and cleaning up the plant within eight years instead of 60. This is what the Sierra Club has called for and will be safer for the community and better for the environment,” said Tittel. However, he also labels transparency and oversight issues as outstanding problems with the purchase. “Our major concern with Holtec taking over the clean-up is that they may cut corners due to the limited funding,” he added. He stated that the change of hands is cause for concern, but continues to emphasize the benefits of closing Oyster Creek down early. “The sooner they decommission the site, the better off we’ll be. The faster they clean it up, the safer we will be…but we want to know more about the goals of Holtec and their own clean-up proposal,” said Tittel. The purchase agreement must fi rst be fi nalized by the Nuclear Regulatory Com-
mission (NRC) and Holtec must submit a new decommissioning plan for the plant. The community will again have opportunities for review and comments on the decommissioning plan while the NRC and other regulators evaluate. Exelon also noted that the transaction will not impact the scheduled shutdown of Oyster Creek, emphasizing that Holtec will speed up the decommissioning process “with the highest standard of safety, quality and environmental stewardship.” Oyster Creek is scheduled to close down September 17, 2018; a decade earlier than originally planned. Exelon’s Chief Nuclear Officer Bryan Hanson called it a “landmark agreement.” “With three decades of experience in nuclear fuel technologies and a partnership with global decommissioning leader SNC-Lavalin, Holtec is ideally positioned to complete the decommissioning of Oyster Creek safely and swiftly,” stated Hanson in the release. Hanson also noted that Holtec will provide work for employees facing relocation. CDI, Holtec’s contracted decommissioning experts, will be required to employ Oyster Creek decommissioning employees as part of the purchasing agreement. Further, nuclear spent fuel from Oyster Creek could potentially be sent to an autonomous consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) in New Mexico, pending the approval of Holtec’s license application, according to Exelon. Should Holtec become licensed, it would allow the Oyster Creek site to be viable for unrestricted use sooner, since spent fuel will not be stored on site. Once the purchasing agreement is finalized and the transaction closed, the decommissioning funds, an upwards of $890 million, will be transferred to Holtec. In response to the news of the potential sale of Oyster Creek, Lacey Township Mayor Nick Juliano told Jersey Shore Online that he plans to do his research on Holtec International. Having reached out to the mayor of Camden, where Holtec is based, Juliano is looking to know more about the potential future partner to make sure that the corporate/township relationship remains a strong, beneficial one for residents. “I’m hoping these people [Holtec] could be the same thing,” as Exelon was to the township - a good partner – he said. Juliano also noted that in early discussions Holtec officials have already discussed various plans for redeveloping and utilizing the land.
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Freeholders Remember The Forgotten War
TOMS RIVER – Sixty-five years after the end of the Korean War the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders remembers the men and women who served during what historians termed the “Forgotten War.” “More than 7,500 Korean War veterans live in Ocean County,” said Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little. “On the anniversary of the end of this conflict we honor those who were called to that faraway land to fight for freedom.” According to federal statistics, more than 5.7 million Americans served during the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953 and took the lives of more than 36,500 United States men and women. Little said the Board of Freeholders will honor Korean War veterans with a moment of silence at its August 1 meeting. “In Ocean County we never forget our veterans,” Little said. The fighting ended when a truce was signed on July 27, 1953. A formal peace treaty between the belligerents was never signed. Deputy Freeholder Director John C. Bartlett Jr. said Ocean County has a proud history of sending soldiers to fight in America’s wars. On the recent occasion of the 150th anni-
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war, but we remember it here in Ocean County and pay tribute to those who fought,” Bartlett said. Little also thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts to improve relations with the North Korean government and especially for a recent agreement with the North to return the remains of American war casualties.
Published reports say it may take months to positively identify the remains and confirm they are indeed Americans. “Ocean County thanks the President and appreciates his hard work that will hopefully bring our fallen heroes home,” Little said. “We are hopeful this will finally bring closure to many families who lost a loved one during this war.”
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We’re here to help you. Sneezing and congestion may be the most obvious symptoms of seasonal allergies, but these annual annoyances can also cause lasting damage to your hearing. If you experience seasonal allergies, you’re no doubt familiar with the itching, sneezing and congestion that grows with the new flowers each spring. These are the typical symptoms of a seasonal allergic reaction, but there’s one symptom that you may not be aware of, hearing loss. Less common than other allergy symptoms and often mild, this kind of hearing loss is frequently overshadowed by other debilitating effects like sneezing and itchy eyes. Fortunately, most forms of allergy-related hearing loss are the result of congestion. The eustachian tubes – small vents in the back of the throat that regulate air pressure in the middle ear – can become clogged by mucus or swelling as easily as the sinuses or nasal cavity, producing a feeling of fullness in the ear and causing speech to sound distant or muffled. Once the congestion dissipates, the eustachian tubes usually clear and hearing returns to normal. On rare occasions, though, the
eustachian tubes don’t clear, which can result in a burst eardrum. This happens when fluid gathers in the middle ear. If too much fluid or air builds up too quickly with no drain available, the pressure can cause a rupture. This can result in significant hearing damage, but fortunately, with a bit of vigilance, you can protect your hearing throughout the year. If you experience any of the following symptoms during allergy season, contact us immediately. 1. A sudden change in your hearing abilities 2. Voices sounding muffled or muddied 3. Feeling like you need to “pop” your ears, or that your ears are “full” 4. Dizziness or vertigo 5. Nagging pain within the ear, especially if it is prolonged or seems to be getting worse with time 6. Fluid discharge from the ear While medications are available to reduce the risk of infection and alleviate congestion, and surgical intervention can be prescribed for severe cases, the key to protecting your hearing is detecting potential problems as early as possible.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Mangoes Are Magnificent Unless You Are Allergic
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Mangoes are one of the most popular fruits around the world. The first thing I want you to know is that the peel of the fruit is a common cause for dermatitis for some of you. It contains the same compound found in poison ivy, oak and sumac which is called urushiol which the plant uses as its own defense mechanism. Mango fruit contain many different antioxidants, some of which you might recognize like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, copper, potassium and magnesium. Eating it regularly could provide some protection against a wide range of physiological disorders, infection and pain. Here are some things that mangoes can do to improve your health: 1. Reduce Blood Sugar: Researchers fed mice some freeze-dried mango meal, and gave the other half of the mice a medication for diabetes called Rosiglitazone (Avandia). The mangoes worked as well at reducing blood sugar as the prescription drug! 2. Reduce Pain and Inflammation: Like most other fruits, mango contains a class of compounds called polyphenols. These are known to be hugely beneficial, particularly for their anti-inflammatory properties. When you reduce inflammation, you naturally reduce pain too. 3. Relieve Constipation: Eating more fiber can make a big difference, and mangoes (like all fruits and vegetables) gives you a jump start on that by providing a lot of natural fiber. But it stands apart from other
fruits due to the way mangiferin and other compounds that reduce intestinal inflammation. A recent study showed that eating one mango each day improved constipation symptoms much more than taking an equivalent amount of dietary fiber. 4. Protect Your GI Tract: Tons of research has focused on the gut microbiome (the mix of bacteria in the gut) in the past few years. We know that probiotics can have a positive influence, but who thinks of mangoes?! The research I read shows that mice fed a diet rich in mango showed dramatic alterations in their gut bacteria. It helps to normalize your gut flora. 5. Protects Your Brain: Mango leaf extract has even been shown to protect the brain. In mice exposed to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal that causes serious brain damage, mango leaf extract was shown to protect the brain. If you’re not allergic to mangoes, add them to your salads and smoothies. Please be sure one hundred percent sure you are not allergic to this delicious fruit, because again, the skin/peel, stem and leaves impart urushiol, which is also found in poison ivy. It doesn’t impact everyone, in fact I’m not allergic at all the mangoes, but for some, the reaction can cause your lips and tongue, or the skin around your lips and chin to itch and burn. It can cause fullon anaphylaxis! So I just want you to be warned mangoes like many tropical fruits can cause a problem, and sometimes it’s a new onset allergy. If you’re not sensitive, enjoy them as often as you can.
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the only states that require sprinkler systems are installed in new construction,” he said. “We’re trying to get that changed in New Jersey.” The cost is about the same as a new granite countertop - about $2 per square foot in New Jersey, with a national average of $1.37 a square foot - or about $5,000, Ellis said. Brick Fire Bureau Marshall and volunteer firefighter at the Laurelton Fire Company Dave Bahrenburg said very few homes in the township have sprinkler systems. “We love it when [NJFSBB] come here because it’s great for the public to understand how sprinklers can help with fire safety,” he said. “It would be nice to have them in every home.” Ellis conducts the burn house demonstration about 60 times a year, and has come to various fire stations in Brick and to National Night Out in Windward Beach Park. Nitalia Booker, 13, attends the Police Camp and was in the first group to see the burn trailer demonstration. “It was cool. I didn’t know that different sprinklers have different colors and that means they go off at different heats,” she said. She also learned that sprinklers are heat not smoke - activated, and they create steam after the water hits the fire. The mission of the NJFSAB is to save lives and protect property by educating the public about fire safety, demonstrating the benefits and effectiveness of fire sprinklers, and supporting fire-safe building codes and legislation. For more information call 1-866-226-6066 or visit saveandprotect.org.
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LOVELADIES – Do you know how honey is “made”? Have you ever heard the phrases “busy as a bee”, the “bees knees” or “bee line”? Stop by and get to know these critical critters at the 5th Annual Pollinator Potluck & Honey Harvest on September 14, 5-7 p.m. See a hands-on extraction of honey from
the Long Beach Island Foundation’s adopted hives with LBIF Beekeeper, Paul of Mothflower Apiary to learn how honey is created and harvested from the combs. Honey bees are absolutely vital to the production of our food supply and come to learn why. Admission is free! Just bring a honey or pollinator-inspired dish to share.
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Examining the activities of Emil Mayer, station chief of the Tuckerton Wireless, Nick’s presentation provides a brief glimpse into changing views on Germans in America during the First World War and one family’s struggle. Admission is free. This program begins at 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Historical Society.
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Writer Brings A Taste Of Jersey To Hollywood For “The Spy Who Dumped Me”
By Jennifer Peacock FREEHOLD – How do you get from Springsteen’s hometown to the City of Angels? Freehold Township High School graduate David Iserson, television writer and author, knows. Film was always his goal. His new movie, “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” starring Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux and Sam Heughan had its Los Angeles premiere July 25 and opens nationwide Aug. 3. Kunis and McKinnon star as Audrey and Morgan, Los Angeles-based best friends who find themselves in the middle of an international conspiracy thanks to Audrey’s ex-boyfriend, who has a team of assassins following him. It somehow falls on these two to save the world. In between promotions and getting ready for the premiere, he answered a few questions from Jersey Shore Online. Jersey Shore Online: The 11-year-old David had head shots, one you described as “Child Don Henley on the Cover of End of the Innocence Album.” What were your creative aspirations growing up in Freehold? David Iserson: I acted in school plays and small community theater productions and I went to weekly drawing and painting
classes for much of my childhood. Growing up, I wanted to one day have my own comic strip. Something like Bloom County or Calvin and Hobbes. This dream didn’t happen. JSO: You graduated Freehold Township High School, then Northwestern University. Did you always have your sights set on Saturday Night Live? How did you land that writing gig (and when did you decide that you were more a writer than actor?)? What did you learn about the craft, and about yourself, during that time on SNL? DI: I did not have my sights set on SNL. I moved to Los Angeles to write. Film or television. I took a bunch of improv classes in Hollywood and did a little bit of standup, but I was never great at it. I ended up working as an assistant (getting lunches, fetching coffee) on some short-lived TV shows and a coworker put me in touch with someone who I could submit jokes to for Weekend Update. I got some jokes on the air and it led to a job there. So, I moved to New York. I didn’t work very long at SNL, but it was exciting. There was a great creative energy and that place is filled with mind-blowing talent. I learned a ton about how to write a joke, how to write fast and that, sometimes,
your best ideas fall flat on their face - sometimes on national television. JSO: You seemingly went from “Live, from New York…” to Tinseltown. You’ve written for both critically acclaimed and viewer-beloved television shows such as “United States of Tara,” “Mad Men,” and “New Girl.” What was the transition like not only from New York to L.A., but sketch comedy to serial dramas and the 30-minute comedy? DI: I lived in LA before I worked in New York so moving back wasn’t really a transition. I loved working on so many shows and very different shows. I love writing all sorts of characters and the challenge of doing different things with different tones. But mostly, I love telling different kinds of stories and what all of those shows have in common is that working there meant sitting in a room with a ton of smart, talented people writing stories together. JSO: You also wrote a young adult novel while writing on your television gigs, Firecracker, about a protagonist Astrid Krieger who lives in a rocket ship in her backyard and plots revenge against those allegedly conspiring to get her kicked out of prep school while she must suffer in public school. What did you decide about
Astrid? Any more books on the horizon? DI: Astrid Krieger is a character I’ve long loved and I was searching for the right way to tell a story about her. I had written a series of short stories about her life and when I got the opportunity to write a whole novel, I was very excited. I’m incredibly proud of that book. But, writing books take forever and it’s hard to balance that and my other work. So, yes, more books in my future, but it’s moving slow. JSO: You said in an L.A. Times interview, where you were talking about Firecracker, that you like writing female characters. You wrote the screenplay for “The Spy Who Dumped Me” with Susanna Fogel, who also directed the film. How did you and Susanna come up with the story of Audrey and Morgan, and was it always going to be “Audrey and Morgan” (female leads)? Did you write them with Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon in mind? DI: Yes, I have spent a lot of my career writing strong female characters, as has Susanna, so writing about these great friends felt natural for both of us. Very shortly after we came up with the idea for the movie, the characters were almost fully formed in our (Writer - See Page 24)
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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – A restaurant intervention show is filming in the tri-state area and is looking for struggling restaurants who would be willing to host a restaurant makeover consultation for no charge. The show had scheduled the month of June for filming, but is now looking for more restaurants to film. Restaurants with bad online reviews, staff tension, or other problems would be able to hear directly from the experts on how to turn the business around. According to a press release from the production company: “Our chef/restaurateur has built and turned around restaurants across the country with his culinary and
business expertise (and a little tough love) and is eager to help a local venue. This is an opportunity to participate in a TV project and receive a 360 critique on your entire restaurant (menu, décor, operations, etc.) by an expert!” To be eligible, you must: Be in the tri-state area and/or maximum two hours away from NYC Not be a part of a chain/franchise Have a full kitchen and seating area Be genuinely in need of help To apply, fill out the form here: https://goo. gl/forms/Uil8bTEKa9U1xU633 Anyone with questions can reach out by email: castingrestaurantsfortv@gmail.com.
Wildlife Conservation Film Series
LOVELADIES – The international film festival comes to LBIF for a Summer/Fall series of award winning documentary films and panel discussion on August 15, September 13, and October 11. A shared mission of both LBIF & WCFF is to inform, engage and inspire wildlife conservation and the protection of environment. WCFF holds its flagship festival in NYC for
10 days with over 100 documentary films representing more than 40 countries globally. Tickets and film details are available on lbifoundation.org. Running times will be 90 minutes to 120 minutes. A series film pass is $60 in advance or $18 at the door. Films will be shown at 7 p.m. at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. in Loveladies.
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TUCKERTON – Learn how to transform sheep wool into useful yarn by the application of twist which strengthens it enough to be either woven into cloth or knitted. Practice the use of a spinning wheel and explore the ancient craft of spindle spinning. If you have a fully function-
ing wheel, please bring it along. Several others will be available to use in the class. This class will be held at the Tuckerton Seaport & Baymens Museum on August 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The cost is $30 for Members and $35 for Non-Members.
Wine On The Beach Festival
SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Wine on the Beach Festival will take place over the days of Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, 12-5 p.m. Festivities will be located on the sugar white sand of the South Beach in Seaside Heights. Guests should enter the beach at the Blaine Avenue entrance to the beach.
This upscale event hosts a dozen wineries and numerous food vendors. Concerts on the beach stage include The British Invasion Years on Saturday and Garden State Radio on Sunday. Performances start at 2:30 p.m. each day. Guests will also be able to attend wine related seminars and presentations. Keep an eye out for online ticket sales!
Hot Halloween
POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Dust off those costumes and celebrate Hot Halloween with us at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk on August 22 and 23, 3-7 p.m. Enjoy a fun
day including face painters, balloonists, strolling enter tainment, and nightly shows at 6 p.m. on the South Stage! Admission is free.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 11 - aug 17
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): You won’t need extra vitamins to forge ahead in the week to come. You might catch the eye of someone who shares fresh and stimulating ideas. Watch your bank account as there could be a mistake or error. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You believe the best of everyone but may believe in the impossible. An inclination to give chase to ephemeral dreams needs to be curbed in the week ahead. Be aware that some promises won’t be kept. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone’s optimistic. Glass-half-full view of the world leaves you begging to find an artesian well of never-ending bliss to call your own. You may be distracted by something of doubtful value as this week unfolds. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Those in close connection might be focused and determined to succeed while you prefer to taste for the finer things in life. A subtle shift of opinion occurs this week, which you can use to positively influence results. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may go to extremes to attain your dreams. Since your confidence is soaring in the week ahead you may spend your money freely. To keep the peace at any cost you might choose to be less competitive and lose out. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might be more concerned with being attractive and liked than making an impression in the business world. Your loved one may be more romantic than usual and full of fun in the upcoming week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Go for your goals. You may be stimulated by a desire for financial success so perform superlative work in the week ahead. You could put too much energy into pursuing extravagant and unnecessary expenditures. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Embrace inspiration. You can solidify your hopes and dreams because you are filled with creative imagination. Boy meets girl chemistry can create an unbreakable alloy or a supportive ally in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Write down your ideas so they will be on hand when needed in the future. People who have fought long and hard to achieve a position of prominence might offer you words of wisdom in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Inspire rather than conspire. You will impress others in the week ahead if your financial plans and strategies are transparent and aboveboard. Airing your ideas can unlock a door previously closed to you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are flirtatious and friendly this week, so someone may think you are serious about having a relationship. Don’t follow through on a passing fancy unless you are willing to give it your undivided attention. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are in danger of being too easy-going so that you lose ground in a business matter or on the job. Being cooperative might get you in the door, but you must focus on upgrading your own future happiness, too.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Summer Pizza Party: Showcase The Heirloom Tomato Harvest On A Grilled Pizza By Wolfgang Puck
If you asked many food lovers to sum up August in two words, I would bet that right near the top of the list of responses you’d find “tomatoes” and “grilling.” We’re now at the peak of tomato season. Home gardens and farmers’ markets stalls are bringing us a special delight with their wide assortment of heirloom tomatoes - old-fashioned varieties prized for their wonderfully varied colors, patterns and flavors. But how do you combine tomatoes and grilling? Sure, you’ll find cherry tomatoes speared on kabobs, despite the fact that they usually soften too much on the grill, becoming difficult to eat. Similar results also happen for many cooks who try to slice and grill a tomato like they would an onion. I think, however, that I’ve found a perfect way to grill heirloom tomatoes: on top of a pizza! That suggestion may cause some eyebrows to rise, I’m sure. Grilled pizza? Is that even possible? Others who have enjoyed grilled pizza at enterprising restaurants know that the specialty makes perfect sense. After all, an outdoor grill isn’t all that different from a pizza oven fueled by wood, charcoal or gas. A grill’s fire bed throws off heat that’s intense enough to firm up a lightly oiled piece of rolled-out pizza dough in a matter of seconds, so there’s no danger of it drooping through the grid and into the fire. After you flip over that dough with long-handled grill tongs or a spatula, quickly spread some sauce, toppings and cheese on top, and cover the grill; it takes a few minutes more for the cheese to melt and the crust to finish cooking to deeply browned crispiness. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? And it’s so easy to do! So why not top your grilled pizza with some slices of firm-but-juicy heirloom tomatoes, perfectly complemented by my light pesto sauce? I also share my recipe for homemade pizza dough, which takes only minutes to mix up in a food processor; then you wait a few hours for it to rise. Or, simply look for packages of ready-to-use pizza dough in the refrigerated case of a well-stocked market. You can heat up the grill to make the pizzas on their own; or, for a larger gathering, prepare and serve them as an appetizer to enjoy while your main dish is grilling. Either way, I hope my grilled pizza recipe will become a regular feature when you cook outdoors - especially now, when heirloom tomatoes are so abundant and delicious. GR I L L E D H E I R L O OM TOM ATO PIZZAS WITH PESTO Makes 4 pizzas, each 8 inches (20 cm) 1 batch Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), or 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) good-quality store-bought dough, divided into 4 balls Light Pesto (recipe follows) 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra as needed 2 cups (500 mL) freshly shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups (500 mL) freshly shredded fontina cheese 16 slices medium-sized ripe heirloom tomatoes, each slice about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil leaves, cut crosswise into thin julienne strips, for garnish If using Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough, start preparing it at least 3 1/2 hours or up to two days ahead.
Before making the pizzas, preheat an outdoor grill for direct-heat cooking. (If the grill doesn’t have a lid, select a large domed pot lid or a baking pan for inverting over the pizzas.) Meanwhile, prepare the pesto (see following recipe). Stretch each dough ball, or roll it out on a lightly floured surface, to a diameter just over 8 inches (20 cm). Brush the dough on both sides with olive oil. Dampen a folded paper towel with more oil and, using long grill tongs, and lightly grease the cooking grid. Working with as many rounds of dough as fit comfortably on the grid and under the lid, drape the dough on the grid and cover. Grill until the underside is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and use tongs to flip the dough over. Using a long-handled spoon or brush, quickly coat each pizza with pesto. Sprinkle with mozzarella and fontina, and distribute 4 tomato slices on top of each pizza. Immediately cover and cook until the cheese has melted and the underside is well browned, about 3 minutes longer. With a long spatula, remove each pizza to a cutting board, sprinkle each with Parmesan, and cut into wedges. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, garnish with basil, and serve. Repeat with any remaining dough and toppings. WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105 F to 115 F (40 C to 46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) warm water. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture, and remaining water, and process until the mixture forms a ball. Turn out onto a clean work surface, and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer, until smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel, and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch when lightly pulled). Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat four or five times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days. LIGHT PESTO Makes about 1/2 cup (125 mL) 1/2 cup (125 mL) loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon cold water Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Put the basil, garlic, oil, zest and water in a small food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Pulse in salt and pepper to taste.
(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) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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