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By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – A group of educators from New Taipei City, Taiwan recently made a visit to Howell Township’s Adelphia School for a day of educational collaboration. On October 17, Howell district ofﬁcials welcomed the guests, even presenting them with honorary school IDs. The New Taipei City educators mingled with Howell educators “to focus on strategy grouping, personalized learning, and workshop methodologies to meet the needs of all learners,” according to the district. The guests were invited to participate in district programs such as Data Dive, and learn the practices of Howell’s School Improvement Panels. Howell Township Police were also a part of the day’s events, where Chief Andrew Kudrick was presented with a gift from the New Taipei City delegation. “It was an amazing morning and we are so thankful for the opportunity to be included in such a special event. Our bond and partnership with our outstanding school district continues to grow. It’s an example for all others to follow,” -Photos courtesy Howell Township Schools stated Howell Police via social media.

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Do Negative Political Ads Work?

By Jennifer Peacock t’s the home stretch of the political campaigning season, with midterm elections in just a few days and candidates trying to inspire their faithful to vote and sway agnostics to believe in them…and vote for them. Anyone listening to the chatter has heard “blue wave” and “red wave.” Whichever wave sweeps in, it’s no doubt been a negative wave of political ads, with little touting but much tearing. And the closer the race, the uglier the ads: polls show Republican incumbent Tom MacArthur only a point ahead of Democrat challenger Andy Kim. Their nasty back and forth earned a write-up in NJSpotlight.com: MacArthur is a Trump-puppet who is pro-pollution; Kim has a padded

resume and is buddies with Bob Menendez, who himself is plagued with corruption allegations and ﬁghting to keep his own seat against GOP challenger Bob Hugin, although polls put him comfortably ahead. Hugin received the endorsement of Ocean County Democrat Theodore Price, who is running for a Board of Chosen Freeholder seat. His endorsement cost him the support of the Toms River Democratic Club, which formally withdrew its support of him and expelled him from the organization. The topic of negative political ads has been studied in the academic realm. All the studies have their limitations and ﬂaws, but many of them seemed to arrive at the same conclusion. Do negative ads work? Eh? Maybe?

Brigid Harrison, a professor of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University, told Micromedia Publications that data indicates negative political ads have increased over the decades. A November 2016 study by Conor M. Dowling and Yanna Krupnikov, “The Effects of Negative Advertising,” found that since 1960, campaigns have only gotten more negative. In 1960, only 10 percent of aired advertisements were “negative.” By the 2012 campaign, less than 15 percent were “positive.” Ads focus more on criticizing opponents than lauding one’s own accomplishments. Their study cites J.G. Geer, who deﬁnes a negative political ad as “any

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New & Familiar Faces Vie For Freeholder Seats By Kimberly Bosco MONMOUTH COUNTY – In the upcoming November 6 general election, Monmouth County residents will be voting for two candidates for the county’s Board of Chosen Freeholders. Voters will choose from one of four candidates running for a full term on the board, as well as one of two candidates running for a one-year unexpired term on the board. Full term candidates are: • Amber Gesslein (D) • Susan M. Kiley (R) • John P. Curley (I), current Freeholder • Brendan Maroney (I) • One year unexpired term candidates are: • Larry Luttrell (D) • Gerard P. Scharfenberger (R), current Freeholder The 2018 General Election will be held on November 6, 2018. For more information or to ﬁnd your local polling place, visit monmouthcountyvotes.com/voter-information/polling-places/.

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Continued From Page 1 criticism leveled by one candidate against another during a campaign.” A positive ad is one that “states why a candidate is worthy of your vote.” The deﬁ nitions lack nuance: “an ad either has a criticism and is negative, or has no criticisms and is positive,” the study said. However, other scholars have pointed out that ads can be negative toward an opponent while still touting the positives of the other candidate. The bulk of campaigning ad spending is spent in defensive postures. Harrison pointed to the Hugin/Menendez race. Hugin, she said, spent $24 million of his own money on advertising, much of it in the summer. His campaign started with him introducing himself to voters, and then began a series of negative attacks on Menendez. The sitting senator, who doesn’t have $25 million of his own money to spend, had to make a decision on how to spend his advertising dollars: does he spend it on touting his record, or defending himself against Hugin’s negative charges? “Most of the research shows that negative advertising is both effective at swaying voters’ opinions. It also has the tendency to tamp down support for a candidate,” Harrison said. “So, for example, if a candidate takes out negative advertising against his or her opponent, even if the voter may not believe all the charges that have been levied, they may be less enthusiastic and therefore less likely to turn out and vote, which sometimes is the goal of negative

advertising.” Yet a 2014 study showed that of those surveyed, 76 percent of Americans found negative advertising distasteful. So why the increase? “It’s not to say we don’t see any positive ads - we do - but also remember that a lot of the ads we are seeing now are purchased not by campaigns, but by independent expenditure entities and so they are much more likely to engage in negative advertising, targeting one candidate or another, rather than touting the resume or the record of a candidate,” Harrison said. “I don’t know that we have to necessarily like something for it to be effective,” Harrison continued. “When you’re watching negative advertising, it is likely to make you feel distrustful of politics, not supportive of a candidate that perhaps you had supported in the ﬁ rst place. Just because you feel those things and don’t like them doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not being effective at shaping your views. So, the disconnect is in thinking somebody has to like something in order to have it accurately do what it’s intended to do.” Donald Green, a professor of political science at Columbia University, wrote a response to a reader question for Scientiﬁc American. He cited the results of a 2007 published study. “The authors reported that negative ads tended to be more memorable than positive ones but that they did not affect voter choice. People were no less likely to turn out to the polls or to decide against voting for a candidate who was attacked in an ad.”

Green conducted his own study with colleagues in 2006, using the campaign of Texas Governor Rick Perry as their specimen, studying 18 media markets randomly for pro-Perry ads. Any effects, they found, were short-lived. “Although evidence on the effectiveness of negative political ads is inconclusive, campaign consultants clearly believe in their power, which explains why negative ads are so often used,” Green concluded. Educator Sean Quirk, formerly of Middletown, is a registered Democrat who plans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. He’s a lifelong New Jersey resident who now lives and works in Bergen County. “I have heard a lot of campaign ads and they are almost always negative. The ones that I recall most are for the governor’s race for New York: Andrew Cuomo and Mark Molinaro. Also the earlier Democratic primary with him against Zephyr Teachout and Cynthia Nixon. I remember distinctly some ads being very negative, in the sense that Nixon was calling out Cuomo on not serving the people of New York City in regards to transportation, i.e. the New York City, MTA issue,” Quirk told Micromedia Publications. “In my home state of New Jersey, Bob Hugin’s ads against Bob Menendez were also fairly negative, attacking Menendez on his record and his ethics violations/court trials for corruption. “I will be honest, I myself think that Bob Menendez is not the most ethical person, and his record of ethic violations doesn’t

make it easy to vote for him. So, yes - Bob Hugin was working on what was already a raw nerve. Menendez is pro-teaching/prounion so, I will most likely vote for him with a conﬂicted conscience,” Quirk said. James Cavnar, of Beachwood, is the vice president of talent acquisition at Healthﬁ rst in New York City. He’s a registered Republican. This campaign season, he’s seen both positive and negative ads, but definitely more negative. However, he doesn’t view ads as negative if they stick with issues, but rather, if attacks turn personal. When the mud starts slinging that low, it generally makes him think less of the one doing the slinging, not the one covered in mud. “[The ads are] much more negative. Just compare the ads from 30 years ago to today. The accusations made, the language used, the personal nature of many of the topics covered (especially if they are unrelated to the election) are nothing like the ads of a few decades ago. No shame anymore. Having said that, they must work on a lot of people because they keep getting worse,” Cavnar said. Benjamin Szuba, an Ocean County resident, weighed in. “A negative ad portrays the candidate in ‘what society deems’ a negative and/ or distasteful light. They may possibly bring up something from the candidate’s past, even if it was just an accusation, but again negative. Something negative may not necessarily mean illegal, it could be something unethical,” Szuba explained to (Political - See Page 5)

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County Taking Donations For Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County is running a donation drive, spearheaded by Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian Burry, to support the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, a local organization that provides support to improve the morale and welfare of members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as their families. The drive begins on Tuesday, October 23 and ends on Thursday, November 15. “I am always proud to partner with the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund – an extraordinary organization that supports our troops,” said Deputy Director Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “The supplies that our Monmouth County residents collect will help brighten the holidays and express our deepest gratitude to the men and women in our armed forces who sacriﬁce so much to protect us.” Collection boxes, where donations can be dropped, have been set up at several Monmouth County buildings, including: the County’s Agricultural Building; Hall of Records; Human Services Building; Health Department; Library Headquarters and the Eastern Branch Library. Donations are also being collected at the Colts Neck Library, Marine Academy of Science and Technology High School and Colts Neck High School. The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund was founded in 2006 to honor the life and memory of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, who was one of four American soldiers killed by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq on Nov. 12, 2005. The ofﬁcer grew up in Middletown. The drive is collecting food, drinks, snacks, personal care items and more.

Supplies will be assembled into bags with handwritten notes of gratitude and distributed to military members on foreign soil in time for the holidays. Here is a full list of the donation items that are being collected: Food, Drinks and Snacks: • Tuna meals in foil pouches • Granola and protein bars • Trail mix, cashews, peanuts, mixed nuts, dried cranberries, raisins, dried apricots and other dried fruits • Slim Jims • Beef jerky • Gatorade powder mix (odd colors preferred) • V8 Energy drinks • 5-hour Energy • Sneaky Pete’s Outstanding Beverages (healthy oat-based drink) • Cereal in individual packs or boxes • Lipton Tea, honey sticks, Crystal Light powder, etc. for water bottles • Ritz crackers, peanut butter crackers • Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle • Cup soups • Skippy natural peanut butter • Condiments and hot sauces of all kinds • Gum (both sugarless and regular; bubble gum) • Candy (Twizzlers, Sour Patch Kids, Mike and Ikes, Swedish Fish, etc.) • Cookies (Oreos, Nilla Wafers, Girl Scout cookies, etc.) • Goldﬁsh (all ﬂavors) • Pretzels • Lifesavers in individual wrappers in bags • Premium coffee (Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Folgers, K-Cups) (Zilinski - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 2 Micromedia Publications about what he believes is a negative political ad. But, he uses the negative to motivate him. “It has only had me look deeper at a candidate to ﬁnd out more about them. I tend to ﬁnd humor in them, actually. Especially when the negative ad they are trying to run against a candidate only brings forth their own hypocrisies even more. An example would be Bob Menendez. This guy had the nerve to say things about (Supreme Court Justice Brett) Kavanaugh during his hearings…. Usually the attacker comes out worse when their own hypocrisy comes out.” “I think politics in the age of Trump have become very polarizing. … Democrats are called ‘an angry mob’ by Republicans and Donald Trump. Republicans are seen as obstructionist and villains of the middle class. My father is a life-long Democrat who believes that Mitch McConnell is a traitor and Trump makes his blood boil. I do not subscribe to such views; but many people do,” Quirk said. “I think in today’s politics, there is no middle. You are a Democrat and against anything or anyone that claims to be Republican. You are a Republican trying to save America from liberalism. “It is all so depressing.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor Smith Doesn’t Even Live In NJ Congressional representatives must have their ﬁnger on the pulse of the district they serve, even if they reside in areas physically distant from their district. It is nothing short of imperative that representatives know their constituents’ issues, hear their concerns, and engage in meaningful dialogue with those they represent. Chris Smith is the representative for the 4th Congressional District of NJ. He lives in Virginia, but maintains a small apartment in NJ. Unfortunately, Chris Smith has been comfortably absent from his home district. In fact, many years he spent fewer than 30 nights in NJ. Hardly enough time to hear his diverse constituents clearly, I’d say! It’s customary for politicians to participate in town hall meetings during an election season. It’s a critical for um for hearing each candidates’ viewpoints and issues in some detail. Chris Smith refuses to attend or participate in public debates, forums, or town hall meetings. This is in stark contrast with Josh Welle who has crisscrossed the district, shared his viewpoints, listened to constituents’ concerns, and familiarized himself with the diverse population he represents. It’s time to elect a represen-

tative who’s not a phantom presence. I want a representative I can see and hear, one who hears me. Our representatives are not entitled to our vote. They need to earn it. On November 6th I will vote for Josh Welle. I hope you will, too. Aliza Greenblatt Ocean Grove

Kim Seems Clueless On Health Care I attended an event for seniors hosted by congressional candidate Andy Kim at the Ocean County Library. I was beyond disappointed in the event and Mr. Kim’s presentation. When Mr. Kim spoke, I did not see a candidate well-informed on senior issues. What I did see is a person seriously lacking basic knowledge on how Medicare and Social Security function. Andy Kim could not answer the simplest questions regarding healthcare for seniors and he kept looking to his “special guest” for answers. His special guest was a political spokesman from Los Angeles, CA, who interrupted questions and barely let Mr. Kim speak. It seems that Andy Kim is just going through the motions trying to get the senior vote, while running nasty, untrue attack ads about Congressman MacArthur. In stark contrast, Tom MacArthur has done in-

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credible work for seniors. His office is well-known for helping constituents. They returned almost $5 million from the Social Security Administration due to seniors in Ocean and Burlington counties. He was named a “Champion of Medicare” by the Coalition for Medicare Choices. MacArthur helped bring millions of dollars to Deborah Heart and Lung Center every year, which will literally save lives. And most importantly, Congressman MacArthur is here. He’s accessible to us – he visits our communities and our picnics - and not just during election season. Congressman MacArthur has a proven track record for seniors and I hope he gets re-elected this November! Gary Ristaino Berkeley

Smith Ignores Those Who Are Not Like Him The day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president, I joined with millions of people and walked in the Women’s March to protest his demeaning attitude toward women, exempliﬁed by his infamous “p----” remarks. My congressman, Chris Smith had not spoken out to defend me and all the women in his constituency, so I walked to make myself heard. When Trump withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Accord, my congressman, Chris Smith supported this action in a partisan way, saying that he agreed with the withdrawal, calling the Accord “all-pain, no-gain.” I believe that the environment needs our most urgent attention, so I walked in the Climate March to express my concern, since my congressman would not support the wishes of his constituency. When the Trump administration decided to put a ban on travelers to our country based on their religion, Smith, a tireless supporter

Letters To The Editor We have a police Depart- the day, I see the changes in of refugee rights, should those refugees be Christian, called the Muslim travel ban a “necessarily enhanced vetting process.” I walked to oppose the Muslim ban. It’s time for citizens of the 4th Congressional district to keep walking. I am going to walk to the polls on Election Day and vote for Josh Welle. Join me and make it a successful march!

Lorraine Tosiello, MD Bradley Beach

Republicans Have Enhanced Howell’s Way Of Life I have been a volunteer municipal ofﬁcial in Howell for half a century. I have seen Howell grow from a population of 5,000 to 50,000. I have been appointed to boards and commissions by both parties. It is my opinion that the Republican Party has over the years succeeded in pursuing the zoning that has kept the Lakewood style housing from expanding into Howell. Republicans have preserved over 900 acres of open space though farmland preservation. In the area adjacent to Lakewood there has been virtually no development. The Republican Party under past leadership of John Costigan was instrumental in keeping the “Rural character of Howell” Our roads are the best maintained in the county. We have, through the leadership of Robert Walsh, the finest and most beautiful municipal building in the county and perhaps the state. Republican leadership gave us the recreation at Soldiers Field. Our shade tree commission, Environmental Commission, Boards of Adjustment and Planning Board are made up of the ﬁnest and most ethical volunteers in the country. Any developments that have been built for Affordable Housing was mandatory by the State of NJ and not the Howell Republicans.

ment that makes us one of the safest towns in the nation. Our Senior program is the best in the county. No municipal government is perfect. Why change good government when it is not broken? Please don’t play into the prejudice that the Republican Party is planning “Lakewood style development.” It is simply not true. If you are happy with the Howell community that you live in and your quality of life then you should vote Republican. Paul Schneider R.Ph. Howell

Menendez, Welle The Heroes We Need Superman, the fictional superhero, first appeared in a comic book in 1938. The story has been through many revisions from comic books, radio, television to film adaptations and video games. It’s interesting the emergence of the character was in the pre-war era and the post war show came into our home with our first television. Superman’s reassuring platform: “The never ending fight for Truth, Justice, and the American way” speaks to the safety net and framework of our society. I remember that mindset was of service to us then. I have seen heroes come and go. Now I understand that concept is too heavy for one individual. Have we lost our vision of the American way? The security and unity that was realized in my early years seems to be continually slipping away. History tells us that our country has had periods of division. We are living in one of those times. Some of us are feeling we are on easy street, others live in fear of the future. Who will come to our rescue? Who are our next leaders? As I hear myself say that out loud, it sounds childish! When I look around to the events of

broad daylight. Our democracy is fragile and resilient. Our leaders are only as good as our voice. The midterm election is fast approaching. Who will deliver my voice in Washington? Josh Welle is challenging Chris Smith’s seat in Congress. Welle’s platform and commitment is to be of public service for all NJ citizens. I have had the pleasure of meeting and expressing my concerns to Josh, unlike Chris Smith, who only attends unannounced private functions. In the senate, Bob Hugin is seeking to unseat Bob Menendez. Hugin’s recent TV ads Claim, according to FBI Afﬁdavit exhibit 18, Menendez was involved with underage prostitutes. A Google search shows that the women said they were never paid for sexual favors but were paid to make false statement. Quinnipiac and FDU polls show that women support Menendez vs Hugin, as well as nonwhites and an even split among white men. In the past I have asked women Tr ump suppor ters, how can they continue to trust a man who has derogatory behavior towards women and immigrants? Their response was that they agree with his policies. I ask those who agree with the policies and record Menendez has stood for in the senate to continue to support him. Any time I call Menendez’ ofﬁce, his positions always aligns with my interests and concerns. I am doubtful of what Hugin’s positions would be based his record from the past at Princeton when he was in opposition of women and non-discrimination on campus. Josh Welle may be young and Bob Menendez may have fallen from grace, however, I trust they will represent me in Washington. I choose to use my own Superpower and Vote for them on election day. Roseann Petropoulos Wall

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Smith, Welle Compete For 4th District Congressional Seat

The Republican and Democrat candidates for the 4th Congressional District were asked to write a statement to voters about why they are the best choice. As of press time, Congressman Chris Smith did not respond. Challenger Josh Welle’s statement is presented here: The core of who I am is grounded in a foundation of service instilled in me by my mother and father. Public servants, they taught me what it means to serve, and I kept those lessons with me throughout my life. I grew up in Wall and my whole life revolved around teams, whether it be on sports, or working various jobs around the shore. When I graduated high school, I had the opportunity to combine my love of country with my love of teams by joining the team of all teams at the U.S. Naval Academy. Four years later, on my way to class, the World Trade Center was attacked. My classmates and I deployed for over a decade, taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom,

and other missions which kept America safe abroad. When I returned home, I married my wife Angela, transferred to the Navy Reserve, and founded a software company. I served in the private sector for two years, but as I watched the news with increasing trepidation, I became concerned with the direction our country was heading. The 2016 election was a turning point for me. I no longer felt I could sit on the sidelines, and once again I felt the call to serve my country - this time out of uniform. It was time for me to defend at home the values and principles which my sisters and brothersin-arms had fought, sacriﬁced, and given their lives for while in uniform. Despite the danger, I am

optimistic for the future of our country. I am not the only veteran who has felt this call to service, and across the nation we are seeing former service members stepping up to serve once again. Just as I fought abroad, I will ﬁght here at home to protect our modern American values. Values which say that a woman has the right to make her own healthcare decisions, or that no one should be treated as a second-class citizen because of who they are or who they love. I will work tirelessly to fix our broken healthcare system because in the greatest country on earth, no one should have to choose between their medical bills and putting food on the table. We need leaders who will work to

How To Protect Your Online Privacy By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – Last year, more than 4 million New Jerseyans were affected by the single-largest data breach that year, involving Equifax. There were a total of 958 data breaches reported to the State Police last year, a 41 percent increase over 2016 reports of 676 breaches. New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the New Jersey State Police, along with the Division of Consumer Affairs, in conjunction with National Cybersecurity Month, offered these tips to residents to keep their data secure: “Avoid clicking on e-mail links or attachments from unknown individuals, ﬁnancial institutions, computer services or government agencies. To check out the message, go to the sender’s legitimate public website, and use the contact information provided. “Adjust device privacy settings to control sharing of data between applications,

software and address books. “Choose a strong password containing letters, numbers and symbols. If a website offers two-factor authentication security, use it. “To protect your device from unauthorized access and malware software, install security software, often available from your internet provider, and ensure that ﬁrewall and anti-virus protections are updated continually. “Before disposing of any electronic device, wipe the hard drive using specialized software that will overwrite your information; or donate the device to a certiﬁed recycling facility that follows government standards for the destruction of data. “Under federal law, consumers can get three free credit reports per year through annualcreditreport.com. New Jersey law entitles consumers to an additional three free credit reports annually – one from each of the national credit reporting agencies.

Scrupulous checking of credit reports, bank and credit card statements, and subscription services can catch identity theft at its earliest stages. “Avoid free Wi-Fi, especially for health, ﬁnancial, and other personal transactions. “Before giving up your personal information to win a contest or participate in a survey, read the “Terms and Conditions” and “Privacy Policy” within the website or app. These sections should clearly lay out how the website will use and share your information. “Parents can report concerns about websites directed to children to the Division of Consumer Affairs, which enforces the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Parents should take advantage of parental control software offered by their internet service provider, adjust browser settings to limit children’s access, and review history logs to monitor usage.”

make healthcare affordable and fi x Social Security and Medicare, not leaders who will rob 23 million Americans of their insurance. I spent the fi rst half of my life defending America from enemies foreign, now I am ready to defend it from enemies here at home. A new generation of leaders is coming of age in this country - a generation which knows what it means to serve, will protect our values, and won’t shirk away from the difficult problems facing our nation. Together, we will fight for all Americans, and ensure our friends’ sacrifices were not made in vain. I spent 12

years serving in uniform. Now, I am ready to serve

out of uniform and move America forward.

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LED Solar “School Speed Limit 25 MPH” HOWELL – The flashing “School Zone” signs at Aldrich School and Ramtown School were well aged, requiring frequent maintenance and were not energy efficient. While striving to not only improve overall safety but also our energy efficiency, Howell Township applied for

a grant to install four LED Solar “School Speed Limit 25 MPH” signs. The signs will provide increased visibility and awareness, be much easier to maintain and more reliable, energy efﬁcient and with a two year programming capability, much easier to use.

Election Day In The 1830s WALL – Join the Historic Village at Allaire for an 1830s Election Day! There will be debates, speeches, a picnic lunch, and a concert! The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 5-12. This event will be on November 4, from 11:30 am.-3 p.m.

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HOWELL – Oct. 20 was the 2nd annual Pumpkin Palooza at Twin Pond Farm! It was a great turnout! Thank you to everyone who came out to spend the afternoon with our Officers and Staff. There is nothing more important to us

–Photo courtesy Howell Police than having a tight relationship with the community. We also want to thank Chris, Gary, and the Twin Pond staff for providing such an entertaining day for the members of our community. It was a great day!

Veterans’ Day Ceremony FREEHOLD – Freehold Township Mayor Anthony J. Ammiano, Deputy Mayor Thomas L. Cook, and Township Committee Members Barbara J. McMorrow, David M. Salkin and Lester A. Preston, Jr. are honored to, once again, be hosting

a Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Township’s All Wars Memorial, Municipal Plaza at Schanck and Stillwells Corner Roads. Everyone is welcome to attend in support of veterans.

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–Photo courtesy T&M Associates HOWELL – Congratulations to Howell Township, Charles Cunliffe, and the T&M team for being recognized by the NJ Alliance for Action for the Aldrich Lake Dredging Project, winning their 2018 Distinguished Engineering Award!

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Howell “Adopt A Family” Holiday Give Away HOWELL – There is no more of an important time of year to help families who are less fortunate then during the holidays. This year, the Township of Howell is ask ing residents/ businesses to consider adopting a family in need in our community. These are tough times and with the challenges of our local and national economy, more families are in need of our generosity. How can you help or contribute to this cause? You can help by calling the Township of Howell to sign up to sponsor a Howell family at 732-938-4500 ext. 2102.

Free Rabies Clinic

HOWELL – Howell Township will host a free rabies clinic on Saturday, December 1 at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Public Works Garage, 278 Old Tavern Road. Bring proof of previous rabies vaccinations or dog license. All dogs must be on a leash. Rabies clinic will be free. Associated Humane will be offering microchipping for $30 and distemper shots for $20. Cash only.

Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony

FREEHOLD – Join Downtown Freehold for the Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at the Hall of Records on Monday, December 3, 5–5:30 p.m. Hall of Records is located at 10 East Main Street, Suite 4A, Freehold.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Can You Eat Dark Chocolate With A Milk Allergy? By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Dark chocolate is a staple in my house. What are you supposed to do if you’re allergic to milk, and want to eat dark chocolate? It’s a good question. Milk is actually allowed as an ingredient in “dark” chocolate, but sometimes it produces a harmful allergy in dairy-sensitive individuals. The reality is that most chocolates contain some milk, and it’s undisclosed. The FDA actually tested 100 different brands of dark chocolate bars, and they specifically tested it for the presence of milk. Of these 100 bars, only six of them listed the ingredient of milk! The other 88 bars did not disclose milk as an ingredient, yet 51 of them contained milk. Dairy-tainted chocolates are among the most frequently reported allergic reactions. It’s unfortunate, but true that milk can get into a dark chocolate product even when it’s not directly added. The problem happens because the dark chocolate is often produced on the same equipment that makes their milk chocolate bars. And traces of milk often inadvertently wind up in the dark chocolate batter. It’s essentially a problem of cross-contamination. My best suggestion to you is to completely avoid dark chocolate (if you’re allergic to milk or dairy) unless the brand you’re buying is made on equipment dedicated to dark chocolate bars only. This is hard to ﬁnd, but possible. This is why it’s difﬁcult to place your trust in the food industry. They don’t mean

to make people sick, but their laziness or sloppiness can lead to pain and suffering for some of you. As a result, you see warnings on the label that serve as a wink of sorts. This product “may contain dairy” or “may contain traces of milk” or this one, “manufactured in a facility that uses milk.” There are others but if you’re my best friend, I would tell you to replace the word “may” with “probably!” The take home message is you should not assume that your dark chocolate is free of milk, and you should not consume it if you have serious allergic reactions to milk, regardless of the label. I have a checklist of 14 alias names for milk-derived ingredients which may be hidden in your food. My list will help you ﬁnd undisclosed milk in your candy bars and chocolates. If you’d like to receive that as well as the longer version of today’s article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I will email this to you next week. I’ll also tell you why some chocolate bars aren’t good for vegans. Here’s a fun fact, white chocolate doesn’t’t contain any cacao whatsoever, it’s just a combination of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, but no cocoa solids like dark and milk chocolate have. It’s deﬁnitely something to avoid if you’re dairy-intolerant or allergic to milk. In closing, when it comes to dark chocolate, the dairy free claims and statements on the label are best completely disregarded if the manufacturer fails to use dedicated machinery and equipment due to cross-contamination.

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Bar Settles For $1.5 Million After Drunk Driving Death By Jennifer Peacock The corporation that owns a now-closed Belmar bar has agreed to pay $1.5 million to the estate of a woman killed in a drunk driving incident involving the bar. 8th Avenue Ventures, the corporation that owns Connelly Station Restaurant and Tavern, settled a lawsuit brought on by the estate of Tiffany Soto, who died April 20, 2014. Soto’s estate claimed the bar continued to serve her boyfriend, Edwin Martinez, despite his being visibly intoxicated that night. After Martinez got into a ﬁght with other patrons outside the bar - he broke their windshield with a tire iron, according to a report from Law.com - the couple left in his car, which a block away collided with another car before striking a curb and utility pole, jumping the embankment and ﬂipping onto its roof in a parking lot. Soto was ejected from the car and thrown into the Shark River. Her autopsy listed her cause of death as drowning and blunt force head trauma. She was 26. Martinez, then 24, had his blood drawn two hours after the accident. His blood was .207, twice the legal limit. According to Law.com, he pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and drunk driving. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2016.

Howell Earns Bronze Certification From Sustainable NJ

HOWELL – On October 19, Howell Township was awarded bronze level certification from Sustainable Jersey. Our application was approved for 22 actions in 9 categories for a total of 220 points. Sustainable Jersey is a nonprofit organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability programs. By supporting community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and improve environmental equity, Sustainable Jersey is empowering communities to build a better world for future generations. Congratulations to everyone who was involved for this outstanding achievement!

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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible

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DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.” DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004. Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible. While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have. Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct. Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family. In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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Navy Agrees to Preserve Lands Around Naval Weapons Station Earle FREEHOLD – In an effort to create an increased buffer zone around Naval Weapons Station Earle (NWS Earle), t he Nav y has sig ned a n ag reement with The Count y of Mon mouth and the Monmouth County Conservation Foundation (MCF) that will allow them to pursue the preservation of lands in the vicinity of the base. “The Navy is willing to contribute federal funds of more than $700,000 to assist with this land protection initiative,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We share with them a desire to protect their mission while also meeting environmental goals and preserving Monmouth County farmlands and open space whenever possible.” The Department of Defense (DOD) created the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program in response to the development of lands and loss of habitat in

the vicinity of installations. Through REPI, DoD works with state and local governments, conservation organizations and willing, private landowners to address these challenges to the military mission and the viability if DoD installations and ranges. Prior to this agreement, the REPI Programs were implemented in New Jersey at both Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Warren Grove Range. In Monmouth County, the parties will work together to identify proper ties that might be of interest to purchase or acquire an easement for development rights and go through a series of procedures to obtain the necessary approvals. Participation must have the voluntary consent of the landowners, with no use of eminent domain practices. “This is a win-win agreement,” said Freeholder Deput y Di rector Lillian G. Burry. “The citizens of Monmouth County will potentially have more lands protected from burgeoning development, which will also help our water supplies and wildlife conservation, and Naval Weapons Station Earle will have a wider buffer that will protect their work without putting additional burdens on our citizenry.” NWS Earle’s main base encompasses approximately 10,000 acres, bordering the townships of Colts Neck, Howell, Wall and the Borough of Tinton Falls; its waterfront facility is located 14 miles away in the Leonardo section of Middletown Township on the Sandy Hook Bay. “This REPI program is just another example of our excellent partnership with Monmouth County,” said Capt. Pierre Fuller, NWS Earle commanding ofﬁcer. “Through this agreement, we are stemming future encroachment along the Navy’s fence line, while simultaneously serving the interests of the people of Monmouth County.” For more information: • Monmouth County: visitmonmouth.com • Naval Weapons Station Earle: cnic. navy.mil/regions/cnrma/installations/ nws_ earle.html • The REPI Program: repi.mil Monmouth Conservation Foundation: monmouthconservation.org/

Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner NEW EGYPT – New Egypt Volunteer Fire Co. is hosting their annual Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner on Nov. 4 from 12-3 p.m. This event is all you can eat! Sit down or take out! The cost is $27 per person. Tickets are sold in advance or every Thursday night at Fire House from 6-7 p.m. The event will be held at 59 Main Street, New Egypt, NJ. Any questions, call 609-752-2484.

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Monmouth County Vocational School District Career Academies Receive National Recognition

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Vocational School District (MCVSD) Career Academies have recently been nationally recognized for being among the best high schools in not only New Jersey, but the entire country. Monmouth County’s Academy of Allied Health and Science was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018. This award was given by U. S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for significant staff inf luence on students’ accomplishments and outstanding test scores. It symbolizes the hard work of students, staff, families, and communities in crafting safe, practical learning environments where students can shine. “Since its beginnings, Allied Health a n d S c ie n c e h a s b e e n a m o d el of achievement and excellence,” said Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to MCVSD. “All of Monmouth County’s Career Academies provide st udents with an exceptional education and the skills needed to excel in their chosen field of study.” U.S. News and World Report ranked four out of the five Career Academies in the 2018 Top 25 Best High Schools in New Jersey. High Technology High School, Lincroft, ranked first; Biotechnology High School, Freehold, ranked fourth; Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Highlands, ranked 14th; Allied Health and Science, Neptune, ranked 22nd; and Communications High School, Wall, ranked 51st. “It is wonderful to give an award to an individual, but it is really something special when a national award is given to an entire school.” said Freeholder Pat r ick Impreveduto, liaison to the Superintendent of Schools. “The Career Academies and all of the schools

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th roughout Mon mouth Count y have done an exceptional job of challenging and strengthening the minds of our students and future leaders.” “The district is very proud of the accomplishments of all five career academies,” said Timothy McCorkell, Superintendent of MCVSD. “Specifically, the Academy of Allied Health and Science has been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for the third time since its inception in 1996. This is a credit to the administration, staff, students and parents. It is an honor that is also shared with the many school districts in Monmouth County who do such a tremendous job preparing these students in elementary school to attend these rigorous programs”. For add it ional i n for mat ion about MCVSD, visit mcvsd.org.

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FREEHOLD – Monmouth County has scheduled eleven 2018 Paper Shredding events in local communities so that Monmouth County residents have opportunities to get rid of old documents and conﬁdential ﬁles safely. “By providing our residents opportunities to shred their sensitive documents we are helping them protect their personal information and our environment,” said Freeholder Director

Monmouth County 2018 Paper Shredding Day Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the County’s recycling efforts. “We encourage residents to do their part by making use of these events and all other County services for proper waste disposal.” All shredding events will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows: • Saturday, November 17 – Bradley Beach; Ocean Avenue off Main Street, Lake Terrace

County residents may bring up to 100 lbs. to be shredded. The shredding event will stop once the shredding truck is full. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck. Documents should be free of large binder clips; staples and paper clips may be left on documents. This is a project of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and 2018 partner municipalities of Aberdeen, Asbury Park, Atlan-

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Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River. Immediate Occupancy – RENTALS, 2 BR homes- 1 or 1.5 Baths. SALES - single & doublewide homes. Call 732-370-2300. (51)

WANTED TO BUY - Cash paid for old 45 RPM Doo Wop/Soul/R&B/ Blues records. Contact Bob at bobo78rpm@verizon.net or 732-2446313 (daylight hours). (46)

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CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (48)

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - LP Albums - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (48)

Clean Outs, Clean Ups - Hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800. Tony/Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n)

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732-506-7787, cell. (45)

Whiting Crestwood Village 5 - (55+) Adult Community. 2 bed, 1 bath, porch, W/D, C.A.C., garage. No pets. $900 plus utilities. Available November. Call 732-604-0323. (48)

Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - 1974 Skyline 12x60, one owner. 2 bedrooms, front kitchen, AC, shed. Very good condition. Colonial Mobile Park. Family park. 55 1st St., Manchester. Shed included. Call for information 732-657-6166, to see. Priveate driveway off st. (46)

Auto For Sale Volvo S60 – 2006. AWD. Sunroof. Leather interior. 103,000 miles. Best offer over $3,000. 609-698-1949. (46)

Misc. We Pay Cash for Houses - in Toms River and Close FAST. Tired of Evicting Tenants? Tired of Dealing With Repairs and Expenses on Your Home? We Buy Your House In Any Condition! Call 609-277-3126. (48) Flea Market & Craft Show - Saturday, November 3. Greenbriar Woodlands, 1 Kensington Cir., Toms River. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For Info 732341-4259, $ All Prices. (46)

Estate Sale Manchester - 33 Elmswell in Leisure Knoll. Sat/Sun Nov. 3$4. 9-3p.m. Vintage goods in whole house with over 800 records, costume jewelry, pipes, toy trucks, dish sets, bedding, shoes, more. (46)

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, bric-a-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) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. 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)

Employment Opportunity - Senior Services Berkeley Mini-Bus Driver for Senior Services. 30 hours Monday – Friday 8am to 2pm $9.75 hour. Must possess a CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement. *All Positions are full time with Benefits* Please send resume to rtonnesen@ stfrancislbi.org. EOE/AA. (46) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com 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 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Kitchen/Wait Staff Needed – Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River. For more info call 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (46) Caregiver – I’m a loving, compassionate caregiver with over 20 years experience to include demential and Alzheimer’s. Will take excellent care of your elderly/ sick loved one, at home. Willing to travel. Available 24/7. Live-in or live-out. 201-589-7269. (52) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (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)

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FUN & GAMES

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Across 1 “The Winds of War” actress 11 Bon __ 14 “Love in the First Degree” all-female group 15 Emotion betrayer 16 Knocked out 17 Emergency op 18 Emblem 19 New Mexican? 20 Ho Chi __ City 21 Busts, e.g. 23 “The Legend of Zelda” currency 25 Sidecar ingredient 31 Jump __ 32 Happy __: old snack brand mascot 33 Pulls some strings? 35 Slovenia neighbor, to the IOC 36 Singer Lambert

with the album “Trespassing” 37 Angiography concern 38 Crisply and detached, to an orch. 39 Talks acronym 40 Tops 41 Driver’s protest 42 Mine ﬁnder 44 Dairy Queen offerings 46 Publisher Ochs 48 “__ won’t!” 49 Quo warranto, e.g. 50 Short-lived ‘80s sports org. 53 Whimpers 58 Lift 59 Grammy-winning Santana song 61 Maintain 62 Regardless 63 Podded plant 64 Restraining order, say

Down 1 Help with a job 2 “Mission: Impossible” theme composer Schifrin 3 Still vying 4 Jerry Herman musical 5 Kind of magnetism 6 Preserve, in a way 7 Where Ulysses rests 8 Word after going or before hike 9 Hymn ender 10 Bit of ﬁshing attire 11 Penn, for one 12 At the store, perhaps 13 AAPL and GOOG 15 Entice 22 Came together again 24 Letters before some state names 25 Shout after the last shot 26 Part of Beverly Hills’ Golden Triangle

27 “Honestly?!” 28 Popular toy, for short 29 Documentarian Morris 30 Emulates a bad waiter? 34 __ ball 38 Oldies syllable 40 “Leaves and Navels” artist 43 Modify 45 “The Lion King” composer Hans 47 Sticky 51 Sound 52 “Animal House” group 54 Gable neighbor 55 Singer of complex songs 56 Michael’s brother in “Prison Break” 57 Make full 60 City on the Firth of Clyde

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FRHSD Fall Play Opening Nights FREEHOLD – The stages are set and the lights are beginning to dim at the Freehold Regional High School District’s schools as the fall drama productions get underway. Howell High School presents “Summer Brave,” a play by William Inge. “Summer Brave” is a revision of Inge’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1953 play “Picnic.” Set in Independence, Kansas, a small town in Kansas in the early 1950s, it focuses on Hal Carter, an attractive young stranger who drifts into town just before the annual Labor Day celebration and sets off a chain of events that prompts various residents to ref lect on the present and contemplate an unpromising future. Location: 405 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale Performances: Thurs., Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket price: $10 Freehold Township High School presents “Rumors.” At a large, tastefully appointed townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a f lesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the conf usions and miscom mu nications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. Location: 281 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Performances: Thurs., Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.; and Sun., Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket price: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students Freehold High School presents “Clue: On Stage (High School Edition).” It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Location: 2 Robertsville Road, Freehold Performances: Fri., Nov. 2, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket price: $10 when purchased online at www.f hsdac.booktix.com, $12 general admission at the door. Marlboro High School presents “Peter and the Starcatcher.” “Peter and the Starcatcher” provides a humorous and fantastical backstory for the beloved character of Peter Pan and his arch-nemesis Captain Hook. In this wickedly imaginative play, we meet a poor orphaned child on the high seas

simply called Boy because, in the absence of a mother and a father, he was never given a name. His sad and lonely world is turned upside down when he meets Molly. The daughter of famous Starcatcher Lord Astor, our heroine is on a mission to save the world and protect a treasure trunk filled with magical star stuff from getting into the hands of evil and greedy pirate Black Stache. As they travel aboard the Neverland ship headed for a faraway land, Molly and Boy learn about love, friendship and forge an unbreakable bond. L ocat ion: 95 Nor t h Mai n St reet , Marlboro Performances: Thurs., Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. Colts Neck High School presents “Almost, Maine.” Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Al most, Mai ne, f i nd themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightf ul midwinter night’s dream. “Almost, Maine” is a play by John Cariani, comprising nine short plays that explore love and loss. Location: 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck Performances: Fri., Nov. 16, at 7 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. Ticket price: $10 Manalapan High School presents “Arsenic and Old Lace.” “Arsenic and Old Lace” is a farcical, black comedy revolving around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayﬂower, but now composed of insane homicidal maniacs. The hero, Mortimer Brewster, is a drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police in Brooklyn, NY, as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. His family includes two spinster aunts who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of homemade elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and “just a pinch” of cyanide; a brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt and digs locks for the Panama Canal in the cellar of the Brewster home (which then serves as graves for the aunts’ victims; he thinks that they died of Yellow Fever); and a murderous brother who has received plastic surgery performed by an alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein, to conceal his identity, and now looks like horror ﬁlm actor Boris Karloff. Location: 20 Church Lane, Englishtown Performances: Thursday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 8, at 6:30 p.m.; and Sat., Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Ticket price: Presale $5 students/children, $7 adults purchase at manalapan.booktix. com/. At the door $7 students/children, $10 adults.

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No Stigma Network Bowling Party Fundraiser HOWELL – Score a strike against the stigma of mental illness at No Stigma Network’s (NSN) Bowling Party Fundraiser on Sunday November 11, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Howell Bowling Center, 1002 Hwy 9 South, Howell, NJ. A $20 ticket per person purchased in advance pays for 2 bowling games, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza, soft drink, and dessert. Tickets will be $25 per person on the day of the event. Awesome gift auct ion items will be available for

your early holiday shopping! Funds will be used to support NSN’s social, educational, and outreach programs for young adults with mental health challenges. For more information and to buy tickets, call Shrabanee at 732-533-7632, or Linda at 732-939-2092, or email us at nostigmanetwork@gmail.com. You can learn more about NSN at our website: nostigmanetwork.com. NSN is a 501(c) (3) nonproﬁt organization.

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MANASQUAN – For Samarah Joacchim, a 7th-grader in Haiti, school means life and hope for a future. But not just because of the education she will get there. For Samarah and millions of children around the world, attending school also means she will eat that day. More than 40 percent of Rise Against Hunger’s meals are distributed to school feeding programs around the world. Those meals encourage school attendance and help put these children and their families on a path out of poverty. On November 4, 2-5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Manasquan will package over 10,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger,

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 3 - NOV 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Take advantage of a free ride when it is offered but don’t waste valuable resources by taking impulsive chances with your cash. In the week ahead, you will be able to work on reaching your goals one step at a time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be feeling like a party animal let loose from your cage. Feel free to explore new age ideas or to experiment with the latest social apps and technological gadgets but don’t go out of your way to shock people. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While others quibble over the proper direction to take, you can steer the situation. Your thoughts are in tune with the long-range consequences of your actions in the week ahead, so your judgment will be right on the mark. CANCER (June 21-July 22): What works for you may not go over so well with your mate. Someone in close connection could be caught up in a complicated power struggle. Find a happy medium that you can both enjoy in the upcoming week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your problems into perspective. Step back and take the long-range view. No matter what your problem is ask yourself if it will seem as important a year from now. Create a viable ﬁnancial plan early in the week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t try to control the family agenda. You may incur resistance if you try to run your home like a business. You will have much better results this week if you discuss your ideas in advance and focus on teamwork.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Life can be a roller coaster. It might seem that the more you try to keep your word the more people change their minds. To avoid unnecessary stress, wait until the second half of the week to hold a planning session. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead let loved ones know how much you care. You may be quite content and happy with your current relationship, but a partner may feel bored. Keep the excitement alive by finding unusual entertainment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You and a partner will be on the same page when discussing loyalty and trust. This is an excellent time to obtain advice or professional consultations. Put investment ideas on the back burner in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Little Jack Horner stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum. You, on the other hand, might get your thumb caught in a bamboo Chinese finger puzzle trap. Steer clear of complicated financial schemes in the upcoming week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hope for the best and plan for the worst. You could be optimistic about your future income but should have a back-up plan just in case things don’t go your way. Use your extra energy constructively this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Opportunities can appear out of the blue this week. Put on your thinking cap and you may understand how a casual word of advice can lead to bigger and better things. Your tastes can change quickly so wait to buy.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Get Back To Your ‘Roots’ And Discover Salsify This Autumn By Wolfgang Puck

Autumn always feels to me like the perfect time to cook and serve root vegetables. Sure, all the year round we enjoy carrots, potatoes and other less-popular but still well-known roots (and tubers, to be botanically accurate about potatoes) such as parsnips, turnips and rutabagas. But cooler days seem perfectly suited to the comfort and warmth that root vegetable dishes provide. This fall, please let me suggest that you try expanding your root repertoire with a vegetable that’s usually met with a puzzled look when it’s encountered at the farmers’ market or supermarket. The vegetable that causes so much bewilderment looks like a long, skinny, somewhat shaggy parsnip - only it’s either black or pale white in color. It’s known most commonly as salsify. That English name raises almost as many questions as the look of the vegetable itself. In fact, the darker variety is also known as scorzonera (a descriptive Italian name for “black skin”). And many people colloquially call both kinds of salsify an oyster plant, under the belief that, when cooked, it tastes like oysters. This is a misleading impression, because it doesn’t taste like the sea at all and actually has a mildly earthy, mineral-tinged, slightly sweet and creamy flavor. You can find salsify year round, though it’s about to enter its peak of season, which lasts from late autumn through early spring. You can also find seeds, and grow them in your home garden. When you bring home your purchase, or harvest it, store the roots in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Before preparing salsify, you should peel it, immersing the roots in water with a little lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly right after peeling the black variety, as it can discolor your skin. After peeling them, very young, small salsify roots can be thinly sliced or shredded and tossed into mixed salads or slaws. But larger ones, which you’ll most often find, are best cut into larger pieces and cooked, usually by steaming or brief boiling until tender. Once cooked, the salsify can simply be tossed with butter or garlic butter and fresh herbs. It’s also delicious pureed like mashed potatoes. Salsify also lends itself very well to oven-baked gratins like the classic version I am sharing, served as a side dish with roast beef, pork, lamb, chicken or turkey. I hope you’ll not only enjoy this recipe but also share it with other people you know, spreading the word about salsify so more farmers and home gardeners alike will grow it. Who knows? Maybe it will even jump-start your explorations of other root vegetables.

CLASSIC SALSIFY GRATIN Serves 4 4 whole salsify roots 1 lemon, halved 2 cups (500 mL) milk 2 cups (500 mL) water Kosher salt 2/3 cup (185 mL) heavy cream 1 garlic clove, peeled Freshly ground white pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely shredded Gruyere or Emmenthaler cheese Trim off the tops and tips of the salsify roots. With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel off the black skin of the salsifies, exposing the ivory colored flesh beneath. Cut the salsifies into 1 1/2-inch (3.75-cm) pieces. Immediately rub all of the pieces with the cut surfaces of the lemon halves to help prevent them from turning brown. Wash your hands thoroughly. Put the milk and water in a medium-sized saucepan with a pinch of salt. Add the salsify pieces. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook the salsify until it is tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a small, sharp knife, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, put the cream in a small saucepan with the garlic clove and a little salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer briskly, stirring frequently, until the cream’s volume reduce by a third to a half. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Bring a teakettle or medium saucepan half-filled with water to a boil. When the salsify is tender, drain it; rinse thoroughly under cold running water; and drain again. Arrange the pieces in a single layer in a shallow ovenproof baking dish. Remove the garlic clove from the cream, taste the cream, and add a little more salt and white pepper to taste, if necessary. Drizzle the cream evenly over the salsify. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Place the baking dish inside another baking dish or pan large enough to hold it comfortably. Partly pull out the oven rack and put the nested pans on it; then, carefully pour boiling water into the outer pan to come halfway up the side of the pan containing the salsify. Carefully slide in the oven rack. Bake until the cheese topping has turned golden brown and the cream is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully slide out the rack and remove the nested pans from the oven; then, carefully lift out the baking dish of salsify and place on top of a folded kitchen towel to absorb water clinging to its bottom and side. Serve immediately.

(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.

Page 24, The Howell Times, November 3, 2018

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