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–Photo courtesy Steve Brigham Dozens of people in need showed up to collect much-needed winter items after Brigham sent out a call for help into the local community. There was plenty to go around.
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Local Stars Make University Champs By Chris Christopher The Monmouth University women’s soccer team enjoyed a stellar season, receiving contributions from five former local high school players. The Hawks captured their third straight Metropolitan Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament crown and their sixth consecutive MAAC regular-season championship. The latter is a MAAC record. On the Hawks’ roster were freshman forward A’Liah Moore (Champs - See Page 2)
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The leader of Howell’s homeless community took to social media recently to encourage residents to donate winter items that can be distributed to the homeless weekly. Minister Steve Brigham of the Destiny’s Bridge encampment in Howell recalled an encounter in the Nov. 13 post, with a homeless man who would be cold for another week. “As I was doing the weekly distribution for the homeless and poor this past week at the Town Square, a homeless man looked in the back door of my bus and said ‘Are there any more blankets?’ “As I looked at this poor man with his look of desperation, I turned to search the bus one more time to see if I had missed anything. ‘No.’ I told the man, ‘I’m sorry I don’t have much this week, but I will try to have some more next week.’ As he walked away, my heart dropped knowing this was just the start of the cold, and bitter weather, and it would be a long time before we saw the warm sunny days of (Homeless - See Page 5)
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–Photo courtesy of Stockton University Kiersten Reszkowski, a former Freehold Township player, earned AllNJAC postseason honors in women’s soccer at Stockton University.
By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township’s Aldrich School and Memorial School were recognized at the Nov. 14 Board of Education meeting as grant recipients from the Ocean First Foundation. Each school was awarded a $10,000 grant. The Aldrich School will use their grant to help fund the conversion of the Media –Photo courtesy Howell Township Schools Center into a Makerspace, “creating a space where all learners will feel successful,” according to the district. The Memorial School will use their grant to create a Peaceful Path Model Classroom, to “provide flexible learning environments for all students.”
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Continued From Page 1 (Manchester Township), freshman midfielder Jill Conklin (Toms River East), midfielder-defender Jessica Johnson (a Howell Township resident out of The Hun School), sophomore midfielder Ashley Dellapietro (Central Regional) and goalkeeper Laura Dramis (a graduate student from Farmingdale, St. John Vianney and Seton Hall University). Moore made the MAAC All-Rookie team after scoring four goals, including one match-winner, and adding one assist for nine points through her first 18 matches of the season. Moore was named the MAAC Rookie of the Week after erupting for five points on two goals and one assist in 44 minutes in a 9-0 dismantling of St. Peter’s University. They were her first career points for the Hawks. She netted her first goal on a bicycle kick on a bouncing ball in the box in the 41st minute and scored her second goal in the 86th minute on a left-footed blast from outside the penalty area to push the score to 9-0. Moore assisted on a second-half goal in the win over the Peacocks. Conklin scored 13 points on four goals including one match-winner, and five assists through her first 20 games. She started in each game. Johnson scored one goal and added four assists for six points, appearing in and starting 20 games. Dellapietro was scoreless through her first six games as a reserve. Dramis allowed one
goal through her first four matches, starting in one outing. Monmouth fell 2-0 to the 11th-ranked University of Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesvilla, Va. With the Hawks down 2-0, Conklin cleared a ball off the line in the 72nd minute of the match in front of 363 fans. The Hawks finished their season at 16-4-1 overall, their most wins since 2013. They were 9-0-1 in the MAAC during the regular season. Bush among the best: Junior goalkeeper Emily Bush (Central) earned All-Penn State University Athletic Conference honorable mention honors, starring at Penn State Brandywine in women’s soccer. She allowed 24 goals through her first 12 games - each of which she started - for a 2.12 goals against average. She made 64 saves for a .727 save percentage. She played 1020:09 minutes in goal and won eight of her first 12 matches. She put home two of three shots on goal. She appeared in 13 games and started 12 overall. Stockton player cited: A Stockton University player from the local area earned AllNew Jersey Athletic Conference postseason field hockey honors. Senior back Victoria Caiazzo (Southern Regional) was cited. Caiazzo led the Ospreys in points (18), goals (seven), match-winning goals (four) and added three defensive saves. She was fourth in the NJAC in match-winning goals and tied for seventh in defensive saves. She started in
each of the team’s 17 matches. Caiazzo finished her career tied for second all-time in defensive saves (nine), tied for seventh all-time in goals (14), ninth all-time in points (36) and tied for 10th all-time in assists (eight) in the Ospreys’ uniform. Duo at Felician: Local members of the Felician University women’s soccer team were sophomore goalkeeper Jamie Kazenmayer (Lacey Township) and senior midfielder Sami Lederle (Brick Memorial). Kazenmayer was named the Central Atlantic College Conference Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper of the Week for her play in a 2-0 win over Dominican College and a 1-0 loss to Georgian Court University. She made 14 saves against Dominican and five stops in 70 minutes against the Lions. Kazenmayer allowed 29 goals for a 2.03 goals against average. She fi nished with 113 saves for a .796 save percentage. She appeared in and started 15 games. She played 1284:29 minutes. Lederle netted one goal, a match-winner, and added one assist for three points. She appeared in 15 games and started 14. Lions tumble: The top-seeded Georgian Court University women’s soccer team fell 2-1 to Caldwell University in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament semifinals. Junior forward Meghan Grundhauser, the daughter of former Toms River South baseball standout Tony Grundhauser and the niece of ex-South football and baseball star Ed Grundhauser, netted the winning goal with 57:23 gone by. The former Easton
Area High School, Easton, Pa., player was a first-team All-CACC selection. Grundhauser led the Cougars in goals (14) and points (32) while handing out four assists through her first 19 games. She started in each game. Grundhauser put home a teamhigh six match-winning goals. The Lions bested eighth-seeded Dominican College 10-0 in the quarterfinals. Senior forward Heather Arbachesky (Wall Township, Brookdale Community College) netted three goals. Junior midfielder Anissia Fucci (Manchester Township) added two goals. Freshman forward Krystal Hund (Toms River North) added one goal and three assists. Scoring one goal apiece for the CACC regular-season champion Lions were junior midfielder Michaella Paradiso (Triton Regional), junior defender Kristen Lister (Toms River East), sophomore midfielder Nora Stapleton (Donovan Catholic) and freshman midfielder-forward Emma Carney (Brick Memorial). Junior keeper Natalie Axelsson (Absegami) made one save for the Lions. Hund led the club in points (40) and assists (12) and was second in goals (14). Hund, who played in 16 games and started 14, netted two match-winning goals. Arbachesky was second on the Lions in points (39) and first in goals (16). She added seven assists and was second on the team in match-winning goals with four. She appeared in 17 games and started 16. Fucci was third on the team in points (25), (Champs - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 2 scoring 11 goals and handing out three assists. She paced the club in match-winning goals with five. She appeared in 17 games and started 11. Junior midfielder Kaitlin Lister (East) scored 15 points on four goals and seven assists. She played in 17 matches and started four. The Lions ended their season at 13-4-1 overall, including 11-0-1 in the CACC. More about Caldwell: With Grundhauser scoring one goal, the Cougars bested third-seeded Holy Family University 2-0 in the CACC Tournament championship match and qualified for the NCAA Division II Tournament. Grundhauser, named the Most Valuable Player of the CACC Tournament, scored unassisted at 63:05 for a 2-0 lead. Caldwell sophomore midfielder Teaghan Darling (Lacey Township) made the AllCACC second team. She scored two goals and added four assists for eight points, appearing in and starting 18 matches. Other local players on the Cougars’ roster are junior defender Emily Osborn (Central) and senior defender Haley Kopf (Jackson Liberty). Kopf has appeared in and started 11 matches, going scoreless. Osborn has appeared in and started three games, going scoreless. Jacoby sparkles: Former Jackson Memorial player Emily Jacoby was an All-Centennial Conference honorable mention selection in women’s soccer, starring at Washington College. The freshman forward led Washington in points (20) and assists (eight) and tied for second in goals (six). She set the program’s single-season assists record. She scored two match-winning goals and appeared in 15 games, starting 14. Washington’s head coach was former Brick Township High School and University of South Carolina standout Tom Reilly, who guided the club to an 8-6-1 record, including 4-6 in conference play. DiElmo, Reszkowski honored: Sophomore outside back Dasey DiElmo (Pinelands Regional) and sophomore Kiersten Reszkowski (Freehold Township) earned All-New Jersey Athletic Conference women’s soccer honors at Stockton University. DiElmo made the first team. Reszkowski was an honorable mention selection. DiElmo helped the Ospreys to 10 shutouts. She tied for 10th in the NJAC in assists with four. She appeared in and started 19 matches. Reszkowski scored one goal and added two assists, appearing in 21 matches and starting 19. Senior teammate Nicole Pallante (Brick Township) was 13-3-4 as a goalkeeper, allowing 16 goals for a 0.76 goals against average. She made 54 saves en route to a .771 save percentage. She faced 120 shots. She appeared in 20 matches and started 19. Stadelberger explosive: Freshman Kendall Stadelberger (Brick Township) paced the Ocean County College women’s soccer team in points (26) on 12 goals and two assists. Sophomore midfielder Kristyn Adams, an
Island Heights resident out of Bordentown Regional, added 20 points on 10 goals and five assists, appearing in and starting 14 matches. Freshman forward Megan Covert (Brick Memorial) added six goals and five assists for 17 points, appearing in and starting 14 matches. Sophomore midfielder Alexis Novotny (Jackson Liberty) added five goals and three assists for 13 points. She appeared in and started 14 games. Freshman offensive player Grace Guthorn (Brick Memorial) contributed five goals and two assists for 12 points, appearing in and starting 14 matches. Former Point Pleasant Boro coach Jennifer Ritter piloted the Vikings to a 4-11 overall record. Branz on target: Freshman midfielder-forward Cory Branz (Barnegat) paced the OCC men’s soccer team in points (26), goals (nine) and assists (eight). He appeared in 18 games and started 16. Freshman midfielder-forward Justin Alves (Donovan Catholic) added seven goals for 14 points, appearing in 18 games and starting seven. Freshman defender-midfielder Nick Moreno (Toms River North) scored four goals, including one match-winner, and added four assists for 12 points, appearing in and starting 18 games. Coach Sal Colino (North) guided the Vikings to an 8-10-1 overall record. Maltese cited: Junior back Michael Maltese (Freehold Township) earned All-NJAC honorable mention honors for The College of New Jersey Lions in men’s soccer. Maltese netted one goal, a match-winner, and handed out six assists for eight points. He was second on the Lions in assists. He appeared in and started 17 matches, playing 1,397 minutes. The team allowed 25 goals, an average of 1.39 scores per match Lions ousted: The third-seeded Georgian Court men’s soccer team fell to second-seeded Post University 3-1 in the CACC Tournament semifinals. Senior midfielder Vinicius Monteiro (Sao Paulo, Brazil) staked the Lions (13-5, 8-3) to a 1-0 lead with a goal. GCU downed sixth-seeded Holy Family 2-1 with 44 seconds expired in the second overtime on a goal by freshman defender-midfielder Francisco Corral (St. Benedict’s Prep of Newark). A local player on the Lions’ roster was junior midfielder Robert Biele (Lacey). He netted one goal and added two assists for four points, appearing in 16 games and starting one. OCC captures title: The OCC men’s cross country team sped to the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region 19 championship at White Clay Creek State Park in Newark, Del. The Vikings placed four runners among the top 14 finishers in the eight-kilometer race. Freshman Paul Spence (East), led the pack, placing fourth in 29:29.89. Following were freshmen Kevin Knoetig (Toms River South, sixth, 29:44.56), Thomas Dalessio (East, 13th, 30:50.85) and Joseph Bombardiere (East, 14th, 31:11.13). Spence and Knoetig raced to all-region honors in the eight-team meet. OCC coach (Champs - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 summer again.” Each week for the past 18 years, Brigham has facilitated a program that distributes much needed items to those in need in the community. On the day he encountered this man, Brigham noted there were another 60 people or more also hoping for something to keep them warm for the winter. “I stopped, and said a little prayer, and asked God to help me meet their needs,” stated Brigham. A later post on Nov. 20 by Brigham noted the “overwhelming outpouring of generosity” of the community in response to his call for help. “When I saw the homeless man on Saturday morning that had asked me for a blanket the week before, he asked if I had been able to find a blanket. I told him that I had his blanket, and to spread the word to the other homeless that I had as many blankets as they needed, and to meet me at the square at one o’clock,” read Brigham’s post. To his surprise over 80 people came out. “Before we started I told the people that we have been blessed by the kind people of the community with wonderful donations, and that there will be enough for everyone,” he stated. And the generosity doesn’t have to stop there. With the winter season upon us, the homeless community is always in need of items to keep them warm and fed. You can help by donating even one item. Brigham’s list of most needed items in-
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Continued From Page 4 Jennifer Nelson-Siciliano, the former Barnegat and Monmouth distance standout, earned all-region Coach of the Year honors. In the women’s Region XIX championship race at White Clay, the Vikings placed fourth. Sophomore Jessica Reis (Toms River North) led OCC, placing sixth in 23:32 for all-region honors. She was followed by freshmen Gabriella Alexander (South, 20th, 27:01), Maria Rojas (Jackson Memorial, 24th, 28:56) and Amy Galasso (South, 28th, 32:00). Delaware Tech Community College hosted both races. Steinberg leads Vikings: Former North player Megan Steinberg coached the OCC women’s tennis team to a 5-5 overall record in her first season at the helm. Novak a winner: Rowan University junior goalie Morgan Novak (Jackson Memorial) made seven saves for the Profs in their 2-0 win over The College of New Jersey in the championship game of the NJAC Tournament in field hockey. It was her sixth shutout of the season. In the semifinals, Novak turned back one shot in a 3-0 win over Stockton. Novak, through her fi rst 20 games, all starts, made 70 saves and allowed 14 goals for a 0.73 goals against average. She posted an .833 save percentage and a 20-0 record. She faced 121 shots.
The Howell Times, December 1, 2018, Page 5 cludes: • Blankets/sleeping bags • Coats • Warm clothing • Gloves • Socks, wool or thermal • Shoes or boots • Warm hats • Hand and toe warmers • Thermal underwear
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Nonperishable foods Small propane tanks, 1 pound Tents, 6 person or bigger Bottled water Camping supplies or Walmart gift card Washcloths and towels Tarps, 10x12 or bigger If you wish to contribute to Brigham’s cause, items for donation can be dropped off at the encampment located at 5998 Route
9 in Howell. “It is a beautiful community effort with those that have extra giving to those that have little. These are the things that help make a healthy and harmonious society where everyone is content,” said Brigham. “The residents of Howell have been so very kind to us over the years. I would like to express my immense gratitude to their warm hearted support.”
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Recreational Marijuana Legalization Takes Step Forward By Chris Lundy TRENTON – A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use for adults passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today and will now be voted on by the full Senate. The bill, S-2703, would legalize adults 21 and older to use limited amounts of the drug, and would also expunge some past convictions. The bill was approved 7- 4, with two abstentions, according to a press release from the state Democrats. Gov. Phil Murphy had made legalization a campaign promise, and Senate President Steve Sweeney had co-sponsored the bill. The t wo Democrats had disagreed on the details of how legalization would work. “Mar ijuana is al ready bei ng sold and used but it is the dealers who are r unning the dr ug trade and they are selling marijuana that is sometimes laced with other products,” Sweeney said in a press release. “We developed a plan that will put in place rules and reg ulations that allow for adult use cannabis in a responsible way. As a regulated product, legal marijuana will be safe and controlled.” The bill is expected to be voted upon by the full Senate on Dec. 17. Details of the Bill Under the bill, if it is enacted as is, the following details will be made into law: • It will be legal for adults 21 and older to have up to one ounce of marijuana, up to 16 ounces of it inf used in solid for m, up to 72 ou nces in liquid for m, or up to seven grams of concentrate.
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Possession of more than one ounce will result in a $50 civil penalty, not a criminal prosecution. • People who were previously conv ic t e d c ou ld h ave t hei r r e c ord expunged. • Impact zones would be established in towns that rank in the top 15 percent in unemployment, bottom 33 percent in medium income, and have a certain crime index: Atlantic City, Bridgeton, Camden, East Orange, Hamilton Twp, Irvington, Newark, Millville, Passaic, Paterson, Perth Amboy, Plainfield, Trenton, Vineland, Elizabeth and Jersey City. Of the licenses for establishments selling marijuana, 25 percent of the people who will be awarded must live in these areas, regardless of where the shop will be. • At least 30 percent of the businesses selling marijuana will be owned by minorities, disabled veterans, and women. A Cannabis Regulatory Commission will provide oversight. They will establish the number of cannabis retailers and other licenses, track the transfer and sale, regulate purchases, advertising, and other aspects of the business. There would be a 12 percent excise tax on cannabis products, with an additional 2 percent tax on products going to the local town. Each municipality will be given 180 days after enactment to decide to prohibit can nabis establish ments in its city. The municipality will be allowed to prohibit certain types of facilities, while allowing others.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Ocean County Is Losing Some Heart As a citizen of Ocean County there was a period of years that my wife and I attended each and every Freeholders meeting. I think that gives us a perspective most people in Ocean County do not have. We feel that this is a letter that must be written. For 39 years, 14,235 days, there was a man that sat on the Freeholders board that truly cared about the citizens of Ocean County. I guess you could call him a politician. We won’t; we will call him a man with a giant heart. A man that governed with that giant heart. We saw a proud man. A man with emotion and temper when someone would speak badly of Ocean County. We saw a man that worked yearly on the county budget, that till this day carries a AAA bond rating with a surplus that he always stated was there in case we ever needed it in an emergency. He even did this
during the recession a few years back, while other counties suffered. We saw a man speak with tears swelling in his eyes and his voice cracking when Superstorm Sandy hit because he cared so much about the people and what we faced to become whole again. My wife and I are only two citizens of Ocean County, but I truly believe we saw a side of this man that others never really got the chance to see. There is a lot more that can be said about this man and the good he has done with his life. On behalf of my wife, the citizens of Ocean County and myself, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for a job more than well done and we will keep you in our prayers. God speed Freeholder John Bartlett. Craig Versheck Little Egg Harbor Township
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Letters To The Editor Getting Political Money Out Of School Boards Something happened on election day that has never happened before in Lacey Township. (At least to the best of my knowledge.) Two candidates won the School Board election without spending a penny. In 2014, opposing candidates spent over $23,000 to beat me. Why, I wondered, is this volunteer office worth spending money for? It isn’t- that is if you keep the politics out of education. Well, in Lacey, I think that has finally been accomplished. The two winners spent nothing. Backed by ZERO dollars. All the signs meant nothing. The voters are paying attention! And I thank you all! I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve my community in this special capacity once again. Next year, three seats are up. Please consider being a candidate. If you live in Lacey, speak, read and write English, are over age 18 and a registered voter, you are eligible. Regina Discenza Candidate-Elect, Lacey Board of Education
“Opportunity Zones” Are Just Opportunities For Investors A section of the 2017 federal tax overhaul created what are called “opportunity zones” across the U.S. and the purpose was to create economic investment in low income areas. The federal government met with state, county, and local government contacts and decisions were made where these thousands of zones would be located across our country. It is a fact that valuable tax benefits attach to land in these zones, with the
Letters To ability to defer taxes on The of projects inEditor the “opportu- protecting Barnegat Bay? gains used to invest in the development, and a chance to have no federal tax at all apply on gains on further investment in the land after 10 years. Wow. This sounds great and I found out that I own land in an opportunity zone in Berkeley Township. It is interesting that I was never contacted about it, and never told about it, and never asked about it. I have a beautiful ¾ acre vacant lot next to the Pine Beach Post Office and it can be developed as residential, professional, boatyard, or other use. I had it for sale for $200,000, and raised the price when I found out it was in an “oppor tunity zone.” It is now more valuable to someone interested in deferring a gain, and making a tax-free profit on investment on this lot. The absolutely mind-blowing thing is that I have spoken to many builders, and developers, and investors, and no one knew what an “opportunity zone” was. It seems the biggest developers only knew about it and were going to try to buy up the land from (unsuspecting) possibly uninformed vacant land owners and make a fortune from the tax benefits. The Wall Street Journal wrote about “opportunity zones” in its Oct. 24 edition, and also before that date. It is only fair that Governor Murphy and every city in New Jersey and the Department of Community Affairs notify every owner of land that is now “overlay zoned” as an “opportunity zone.” It is mind boggling to know that the land owners were not notified of the potential “overlay zoning” before the 2017 Tax Act, or afterward. The largest “informed” developers who are familiar with doing large deals with tax benefits are right now making a fortune, or planning to make a fortune, by creating large funds to invest in the development
nity zones” within 80 New Jersey cities. They are buying up land, and the owners of that land were often never told by the State of New Jersey or the local Planning Boards or zoning boards or city councils there was “overlay zoning” applicable to that parcel. The State Department of Community Affairs is the repository of all information and parcel maps about New Jersey city by city “opportunity zones.” Other states have handled their “notification” in other ways, I suppose. David F. Lipton Beachwood
Do These Agencies Talk To Each Other? On November 5, 2018, an internet news media published a story on the dredging in the channel by Green Cove Marina in the upper end of the Metedecon k River, both branches of the Beaver Dam Creek, channels for Winter Yacht Basin, Sailor’s Quay, Kettle Creek Channel and the Bay Head Cut Channel. The project plans to move 189,000 cubic yards of dredge spoils to a natural hole off Bayside Park in Normandy Beach just across from the old Thunderbird. They also plan to cap it with sand which must be purchased. Should we not be asking why the cap if there is nothing wrong with the dredge spoils? Having worked the bay for many years I am in favor of channel maintenance. However, to remove dredge spoils from point A, transport them to Point B, which is a naturally accruing hole in the bay where fish spawn and grow is just ludicrous! This project is doing nothing to make or enhance the depth and increase the life in the bay. Where are all the groups who are supposedly
How can the DEP authorize this operation never mind being the sponsor of this project? Added to this, the Army Corps of Engineers’ concern on what they are going to use to fill in the holes/ trenches on the sea floor that they have dug for the dune replenishment project. How about this idea - use these dredge spoils? Yes, it will mean taking the spoils through the canal and out into the ocean. Yes, it is a longer run to the holes off Lavallette but it doesn’t affect the bay’s life. Wow, no cost for the fill! No major increase for the transportation because the Army Corps and state can share that cost. I have seen the hopper barge, and I have ran the channels to the dump site and hope the barge can make it down the channels all the way to Normandy Beach. The environmentalists need to speak up now for the project is starting as you read this! Capt. Robert M. Silva Toms River
No Reason To Be Mean About Trump Since the beginning, the atmosphere of hatred for Donald J. Tr ump is the worst I have ever seen. No respect for our president or his presidency. Even though we all may agree to disagree, there is no reason to be destructive. Bumper stickers are ripped off cars, beating up people, using foul language, just downright meanness. What does this show our next generation? How about tr ying to do something positive, like praying for all our leaders. I for one want to thank you for the great job you are doing for this country and its citizens. May God bless America. Patricia Lasher Brick
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Aqua New Jersey: Keep Wastewater Lines Clear This Holiday Season HAMILTON – Aqua New Jersey reminds customers that they play a role in ensuring their local wastewater system operates properly, from the pipes that run from their homes and businesses to the treatment plant itself. This holiday season, Aqua offers customers the following tips for the proper disposal of fat, oil and grease: • Never pour grease down sink drains or into toilets. Instead, carefully pour warm, not hot, grease into a metal can, wait for it to cool, and dispose of it in the trash. • Use strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids. • Scrape food scraps and grease into a trash can. Aqua reminds customers that garbage disposals do not keep fat, oil and grease out of plumbing systems or prevent clogs, and that common ingredients like butter, lard, sauces and dairy products can all contribute to blockages. Homeowners should also avoid flushing any wipes down the toilet, even if they are labeled as flushable. Wipes don’t break down and are a leading cause of backups in home plumbing, and can contribute to larger blockages in wastewater systems, as well. “The holiday season is a good time to remind
customers that they play a critical role in keeping household plumbing, wastewater collection systems and treatment plants operating efficiently and effectively,” said Aqua New Jersey President John Hildabrant. “While fat, oil and grease go down the drain as liquids, they solidify and, over time, can completely block pipes and cause raw sewage backups in homes and overflows in streets. We want to make sure our customers are prepared around the holiday season to not only avoid a mess, but also the cost of repairs.” Fat, oil and grease can also clog a household grinder pump, which is a mini sewage-pumping station with one pump for an individual home. Grinder pumps are used where gravity sewer lines cannot be used. The single pump sits inside an underground tank and pumps wastewater produced in a home into the sewer line. Aqua New Jersey provides water and wastewater service to more than 165,000 people in 22 municipalities throughout Warren, Hunterdon, Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, Camden, Gloucester and Ocean counties in the Garden State. Visit AquaAmerica.com for more information, or follow Aqua on Facebook at facebook.com/MyAquaAmerica and on Twitter at @MyAquaAmerica.
Aldrich PTO 2nd Annual Holiday Vendor Event HOWELL – Join Aldrich PTO for their 2nd Annual Holiday Vendor Event on Friday, December 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aldrich PTO is seeking vendors and crafters for our 2nd
Annual Holiday Vendor Fair. The cost is $30 per space, $40 per space with table provided by Aldrich PTO. For more information and to sign up please email kellismith151@msn.com.
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Christopher J. Morrissey Foundation 7th Annual Benefit A Huge Success!
BELMAR – No parent, anywhere, should have to bury their child. It’s just not the “Circle of Life.” Robert & Joan Morrissey, of Point Pleasant Beach had to experience this tragedy for their son, Christopher on April 5, 2011. Since that time, they have established a foundation to assist families who have been affected by the loss of a child through counseling, support groups, annual retreats, and financial aid. In addition, they provide yearly scholarships to deserving high school seniors, and, in 2015, added a mission to provide our local youth groups with early drug and alcohol awareness and prevention. The Christopher J. Morrissey Foundation sold out their 7th Annual Foundation Benefit “An Evening With Our Stars” on Saturday, November 3. It was a cocktail/buffet dinner reception where nearly 300 guests attended. There was a Raffle Ticket Gift
Auction component with approximately 150 gifts, Table Raffle Games that offered great prizes, an Angel Table, and Photo Booth! The benefit aimed to raise money for the upcoming year. In addition, it is an opportunity for supporters, friends and family of the Foundation to honor, remember, and continue Chris’s legacy along with other Angels that have left this world too soon through camaraderie, music, dance, and video. This year, the Foundation raised over $50,000! After seven amazing years, building and serving its Missions, the Foundation has been extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to continue to serve the community. We continue our monthly support group run by counselors, Kathy Parte and Martha Kalakutok, for Mothers who have lost a child. This is held every second Tuesday 7 p.m. at Wall Township Municipal Building.
Audition Notice: Butterflies Are Free FREEHOLD – Center Players Dessert Theater will hold auditions for a production of “Butterf lies Are Free” at Center Playhouse, 35 South St, in downtown Freehold, NJ. The play was written by Leonard Gershe and will be directed by Anthony Marinelli. Audition Dates: Sat. Dec. 1 from 3-5 p.m., with callbacks on Sun. Dec 9 from 7-9 p.m. Perfor mance Dates: Febr uar y 8 – March 3, 2019; Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Loosely based on the life of attorney Harold K rents, the plot revolves around a blind man living in downtow n Ma n hat t a n whose cont rolli ng mother disapproves of his relationship with a free-spirited hippie. The title
was inspired by a passage in Charles Dickens’ Blea k House: “I only ask to be free. The butterf lies are free. Mankind will surely not deny to Harold Skimpole what it concedes to the butterf lies.” A complete character list is available at centerplayers.org. Sides from the play will be provided. Please bring a resume and headshot if available Center Players Dessert Theater was founded in 1996 and gained status as a 501(c) (3) non-prof it organization and sought to establish a permanent presence in historic downtown Freehold. After performing at various locations around town, the group leased a storefront property at 35 South Street.
Drive & Drop Holiday Toy Drive MANALAPAN – The 3rd annual Drive & Drop Holiday Toy Drive will be hosted by the Manalapan PBA on Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Manalapan Township Municipal Parking Lot. Simply drive up and drop off your donation to a member. Please donate
new toys and deliver unwrapped. Visit the holiday wish list at chop.edu. All donations will benefit the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Can’t make it to the event? There will be a drop box located inside the municipal building from Nov. 1-Dec. 8.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
In Praise Of Pumpkins And Pumpkin Seeds
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I love pumpkin spiced lattes and tea… pumpkin seeds on my salad and pumpkin soup! Pumpkin pie, mmm! I love all of it. Pumpkins should be eaten because of their taste, plus all their healing benefits. Let’s go over the 7 most important nutrients found in pumpkins and their seeds. Alpha and Beta Carotene - After eating pumpkin, your body converts the alpha carotene into vitamin A to help you maintain vision, a healthy immune system and a strong skeletal system. In a 2011 STUDY, researchers confirmed that high concentrations of alpha carotene are strongly correlated with a reduced risk of all the following: Cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Another study found that those with high blood serum levels of alpha carotene were less likely to die from heart disease in their lifetime. This compound is very similar to beta carotene. Squalene - This compound promotes both skin and eye health. You might not have heard about squalene, but this antioxidant acts similarly to beta-carotene, and it protects your skin from UV light damage and other forms of potentially dangerous radiation. There is also evidence that the compound is involved in retinal health. As pumpkin seeds are an excellent natural source of squalene, eating them helps with vision and beauty. Vitamin E - Pumpkin seeds contain natural vitamin E including gamma tocopherol. Vitamin E protects the outside wall of our fragile cells and protects them from free radical damage. The gamma-tocopherol content of pumpkin seeds is particularly high, at 19 mg
per 100 gram serving. Gamma tocopherol, we have recently learned, has powerful cancer protective properties, helping specifically with both colon and prostate cancer. Lignans - Perhaps the most interesting and significant of the phytonutrients in pumpkin seeds are lignans. Lignans exhibit anti-estrogenic activity in the body which help to balance hormones and protect the body against hormone-dependent cancers, like breast cancer. Lignans are also found in flax seed. Magnesium - Pumpkin seeds are very high in magnesium, a mineral that half of U.S. adults under the age of 70 are deficient in. Magnesium is your relaxation mineral, because it induces a calm sensation. Tryptophan - Eating pumpkins will make you happy. They’re high in tryptophan which is an amino acid that converts in your body to the famous mood-boosting serotonin! This neurotransmitter is what SSRI drugs target too. And this is fascinating, a 2012 study found that pumpkin seed consumption was more effective at relieving depression than the prescribed antidepressant imipramine! Beta-cryptoxanthin - Beta-cryptoxanthin is another carotenoid that we transform into vitamin A in the body. There is a study that suggests beta-cryptoxanthin been found to reduce a person’s chance of developing nicotine-induced lung cancer so if you’re a smoker, eat pumpkins! No matter what time of year, you can eat pumpkin seeds or use the oil. I praise pumpkins for their ability to fight inflammation, cancer, aging skin, poor vision, diabetes, lupus, lung issues, rheumatoid and multiple sclerosis.
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MANALAPAN – At the County Clerk’s 23rd Annual Archives and History Day, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon honored the First, Second, and Third Place Winners of the 2nd Annual High School Archives and History Day Photography Contest. All high school students who reside or attend school in Monmouth County were encouraged to enter the contest by submitting a photograph of a historic building in the County. “I was impressed by the creativity and attention to detail displayed in this year’s photography contest entries,” said Clerk Hanlon. “Each student was able to spotlight a different historic building and celebrate our County’s rich past.” “The committee had a difficult time choosing winners from so many wonderful submissions.” The first place winner, Claire Dodge, is a sophomore at Henry Hudson Regional School who received a $150 gift card for her entry. Claire’s photograph depicted the Strauss Mansion, which was constructed atop East Mount Avenue in Atlantic Highlands in 1893 by New York City merchant Adolph Strauss. The home is now a local history museum and the headquarters of the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society. The second place winner, Tiffany Lee, is a freshman at Marlboro High School who received a $100 gift card prize. Tiffany’s photograph displayed the Craig House at Monmouth Battlefield, which served as a temporary field hospital for the British during the Battle of Monmouth. The third place winner is Jordyn Pfeffer, a freshman at Manalapan High School who received a $50 gift card prize. Jordyn photographed the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church in Manalapan, which also served as a hospital for wounded soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth. The 2nd Annual Archives and History Photography Contest hosted by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office ran from Sept. 10 to Oct. 3. The First, Second, and Third Place Winning Photographs, along with all of the contest entries from high school students across the County, are currently being displayed in the lobby of the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office at 33 Mechanic Street in Freehold Borough throughout the month of November. For questions regarding the Photography Contest, please call 732-431-7324, ext. 8735 or email CountyClerk@co.monmouth.nj.us.
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Enjoy The Holidays With Peter Pan At The Axelrod PAC OCEAN – A family musical that’s perfect for the holiday season, “Peter Pan” is flying onto the Axelrod stage December 8-16! Axelrod’s award-winning Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts program presents one of Broadway’s timeless classics in a fully staged production directed by Lisa Goldfarb with musical direction by Randy Hurst and choreography by Wendy Roman. Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale with beloved characters Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook, “Peter Pan” features an unforgettable score by “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green that includes such iconic songs as “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” and “Never Never Land.” Led by Perry Award-winning actor Michael Patierno, in the dual role of Captain Hook and Mr. Darling, and popular regional theater actress Gabrielle Trumbull, the cast features 36 young actors from Monmouth and Ocean counties ranging in age from 8-19 years old. Goldfarb said, “The cast and I are excited to welcome two polished, professional, adult actors to join this Rising Stars production of ‘Peter Pan.’ They’re not only raising the caliber of our production, but also mentoring our young performers and setting great professional examples. “Our Rising Stars performers, in fact, received rave reviews at ‘The Night of Future Broadway Stars,’ which was a benefit for Covenant House. Numerous Broadway luminaries who attended the event noted the incredible caliber of our performance.” Audiences at the Axelrod are known to rave about the outstanding quality of the youth productions, and many continue to come to the performances long after their children have grown. Flying sequences will be handled by “Flying by Foy”, the most prolific and widely respected theatrical flying service in the world. Foy provides flying effects, Aereography and state-of-the-art automation for Broadway shows, London’s West End, professional and not-for-profit theatres, feature films and television productions worldwide. The role of Peter Pan will be shared by Claudia Tawil and Victoria Bahary, both of Ocean
Township. Other cast members include Mara Campolatarro (Rumson) and Jordan Zelen (Tinton Falls) sharing the role of Wendy Darling; Christopher Abt (Howell) as John Darling; Sophia Bahary (Ocean) as Michael Darling; Natalie Rosati (Atlantic Highlands) as Tiger Lily, and Courtney Mormino and Lily Schechter (both Manalapan) sharing the role of Jane Darling. The production also features set design by Fred Sorrentino, lighting by Jim Lyle, costumes by Joanne DeLuca and Donna Silogy-Gigante of Playtime Costumes and props by Sue Bloir. Show dates are December 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m., and December 9 and 16 at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets prices are: Adults and seniors $25 and Students $22. They can be purchased online at axelrodartscenter.com/showswww.axelrodartscenter.com/shows. APAC is fully accessible and offers free, on-site parking, and is located at 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, NJ.
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HOWELL – The Miss Central Jersey Scholarship Competition, an official Miss New Jersey/Miss America preliminary pageant will be held on January 5, 2019 at Howell High School at 4 p.m. Tickets for the competition will be available at the door. The Miss America Scholarship program is the largest scholarship program available to women today with over $45 million dollars awarded to 12,000 young women yearly. It starts here at the local level. Candidates interested in competing are eligible if they are between the ages of 17-
Honoring Our Girl Scout Sisters
FARMINGDALE – On Saturday, November 10, more than 100 Girl Scouts, their leaders, and families gathered at the Girl Scout PAC in Farmingdale to honor and remember the three Girl Scout Juniors and their leader from Troop 3055 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin that were tragically killed while picking up trash along a rural highway. A fourth Girl Scout was severely injured and is currently recovering. The Howell-Farmingdale Community hosted the event for Troops across the Colonial Region. The girls in attendance made
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FRHSD International Baccalaureate Program
FREEHOLD – Current 8th-grade students who are interested in participating in the Freehold Township High School International Baccalaureate Program are invited to submit the interest form by Dec. 21. This applies to students whose home school is FTHS as well as students whose home school is Colts Neck High School,
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24 and live, attend school, or work in the following counties: Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, Hunterdon, Union. There is no entry fee. Candidates will participate in a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network. Contestants will compete in interview, talent, swimsuit and evening gown. Interested candidates must contact Director Peter Bruno, Director of Miss Central Jersey Scholarship Program, no later than November 29 at fastfeet33@gmail.com.
Freehold High School, Manalapan High School, and Marlboro High School. If your home high school is Howell High School, you are eligible for the IB program at HHS and should not fi ll out this form. Interest forms must be submitted by December 21, 2018!
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Monmouth County Hosts Recycling Essay Contest
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites all Monmouth County fourth grade students to participate in an essay contest and name the first-ever Monmouth County Recycling Mascot. “An essay contest is a great way to get children excited about learning,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Recy-
cling Division. “Our hope is that elementary school teachers can incorporate classroom instruction or activities involving recycling to encourage and inspire these students as they brainstorm ideas for the mascot’s name and adventure.” Letters have been sent to principals throughout Monmouth County, asking them to encourage their teachers and students to participate. The contestants are
asked to not only name this character, but also write a story about one of its recycling adventures. The fi rst, second and third place winners will be honored at a Freeholder Meeting at the Hall of Records in Freehold. The winning essays will also be used for future coloring books featuring the mascot. All essay submissions should be mailed by Friday, December 21 to: Recycling
Essay Contest, C/O Dept. of Public Information & Tourism, Hall of Records Annex, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. The winners will be selected and notified by January 31, 2019. For more information about the essay contest, call 732-431-7310. For Monmouth County recycling information, go to visitmonmouth.com.
NJ Food Pantries Receive Over $16K From Check-Off Program By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – The Community Food Pantry Fund, a state income tax form check-off program, has brought in over $16,000 to be distributed to New Jersey’s six food banks, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher recently announced. “New Jersey taxpayers have made a direct impact on the lives of many Garden State families in need with their donations,” Secretary Fisher said. “When filing your taxes, please seek out this fund and donate to this worthy cause.” The NJ food banks that received some of these funds are: • Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Hillside • Food Bank of South Jersey, Pennsauken • Fulfill (formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties), Neptune • Mercer Street Friends Food Bank,
Monmouth Ski Club Meeting, New Members Welcome
SHREWSBURY – Fall leaves are all gone now and winter and skiing is in full swing in Vermont! This club loves winter! What is in a name? Well the Monmouth Ski Club is an all season club. Monmouth Ski Club has been satisfying the appetite of skiers and riders for over 50 years. Staying at the lodge located in central Vermont town of Pittsford places our members within an hour of most of the major ski areas including Killington Mountain, Sugarbush, Okemo, Stratton, Stowe and Mount Snow. The lodging costs are reasonable and include meals and linen service. Discount Lift Tickets are a plus. As members of the New Jersey Ski Council (NJSC), we are eligible to purchase substantially discounted vouchers for many ski areas. Another perk of NJSC membership is the chance to go on any number of trips. Off the slopes throughout the year the club members enjoy outdoor activities of kayaking, fishing, biking, hiking, golfing and indoor fun of quilting, reading groups and theme parties. Other fun activity the club participates in is our annual Race weekend and Members of our club are always at the NJ Ski Council Jamboree held every November in Whippany. Monthly meeting are first Wednesday of every month: December 5, 2018, January 2, 2019, February 6, 2019 and March 6, 2019.
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food provider system.” Taxpayers can use the check-off program to contribute a portion of their tax refund or make a donation to the fund. Money collected for the fund must be used exclusively for food purchases. Since its inception in 2010, over $171,000 of taxpayer-donated money has been distributed to the foodbanks through the fund.
According to the Department of Agriculture, Governor Murphy and the State Legislature allocated $6.8 million for the current fiscal year’s New Jersey Department of Agriculture State Food Purchase Program (SFPP). That money is distributed quarterly to the state’s six food banks for the purchase of healthy foods, with an emphasis on buying produce from New Jersey farmers.
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County Clerk Reminds Residents To Apply For Passports Well In Advance
FREEHOLD – Although a cold winter is upon us in Monmouth County, now is the time to plan for spring travel. With spring break just a few months away, County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon reminds everyone to check their passports. “It’s time to apply for or renew your passport, if you are planning spring travel out of the country. Many countries require six months validity on a U.S. passport, so it is critical to check the expiration date in advance if you already have a passport,” said Hanlon, who is in charge of the passport offices in Neptune and Freehold.
Spring break is one of the most popular times of year to travel. By applying for a passport now, travelers will save themselves the aggravation of rushing to get a passport, and will also save money by not having to expedite service. In addition, to take advantage of travel deals, it is essential to have a valid passport. Hanlon reminds residents that some airlines require a valid passport number when booking international fl ights. Passport applications are accepted at the County Clerk’s two Passport Offices in both Freehold, located in the Market
Yard (south of Main Street), and Neptune, at 3544 Route 66. Passport services are also available at the Mobile County Connection at the Monmouth Mall, located on the upper level of the Monmouth Mall, adjacent to Boscov’s. To obtain a passport, it is necessary to have a certified birth certificate with a raised seal, social security number, a passport photo 2x2 inches in size, and current identification such as a driver’s license or government identification. Passport photos are available for a fee of $10 at both locations.
Parents who are making a passport application for a child under the age of 16 are required to appear together or submit additional documentation. “Make sure to contact the Passport Offi ce prior to appearing at a County passport office to be sure that you have the proper documentation and payments,” said Hanlon. For more information go to the County Clerk’s webpage at monmouthcountyclerk.com, contact the Freehold passport office at 732-431-7324, or Neptune at 732-303-2828.
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Court: Some Alcohol Breath Tests Inadmissable As Evidence By Jennifer Peacock She didn’t live to see her case settled, but her fight may now benefit 20,667 people whose Alcotests may have falsely tested positive. After learning that the equipment for her breath test was not properly calibrated, Eileen Cassidy, who pleaded guilty in Spring Lake municipal court on Sept. 8, 2016 solely based on that test showing her driving above the legal limit, sought to have her guilty plea withdrawn. The Alcotests were supposed to be calibrated twice a year using a rigorous process to ensure their accuracy. Marc W. Dennis, a coordinator in the New Jersey State Police’s Alcohol Drug Testing Unit, performed those semi-annual calibrations for tests used in Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties. The tests should have been calibrated using a thermometer that produces temperature measurements traceable to the standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dennis was indicted back in December 2016 (and was charged Sept. 19) for not properly calibrating the tests and falsifying his reports “as if he has properly performed the procedure,” the indictment said. The State reportedly knew about the issue with the falsification of records nearly a year
before defendants, including Cassidy, were notified. She sought to have her guilty plea vacated Sept. 26, 2016. “The Court orders the State to notify all affected defendants of its decision that breath test results produced by Alcotest machines not calibrated using a NIST-traceable thermometer are inadmissible and commends to the State that it require the manual recording of the NIST traceable readings going forward,” stated the Nov. 13 decision, written by Justice Walter F. Timpone. “Further, the Court lifts the stay on all pending cases so that deliberations may commence on whether and how those cases should proceed. For those cases already decided, affected defendants may now seek appropriate relief. Because the State waited approximately a year to notify the affected defendants, we relax the five-year time bar, R. 7:10-2(b)(2), in the interests of 20 justice. We ask the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts to monitor these cases and recommend how best to administer them in the event any special measures are needed.” Cassidy died in March 2018. Her case was argued in September and decided Tuesday. “Finally, as to defendant Cassidy, we exercise our original jurisdiction and vacate her conviction,” Timpone wrote.
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HOWELL – There is now an official mobile app for Howell Township, New Jersey. The Howell Township app allows easy, one-touch access to apply for a permit, report a code violation, register to receive emergency alerts, pay your Howell Township sewer or tax bill, receive information on special events, and more! Stay informed and in-touch with helpful information, emergency and weather alerts, news releases, road closures, recycling information, and other important notices affecting Howell Township. Howell Township App allows service requests (potholes, street lights, non-emergency requests) to be submit-
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Three HHS Students Win Spots In Rising Stars High School Classical Musicians Concert HOWELL – Three of Howell High School’s students were selected to perform in the Rising Stars High School Classical Musicians Concert. Ciara DiMaiolo, Maya Ben-Harush, and Julia Lupi were three of six opera singers and six instrumentalists selected in New Jersey to perform at the Algonquin Theater in two concerts on November 14. All three students are members of the Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Program at Howell. Since 1984, the Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Program has provided conservatory-type training to young artists who want to combine a college preparatory schedule with advanced arts training in a traditional high school setting. Graduates have gone on to traditional liberal arts colleges and prestigious institutions for the performing arts such as NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Juilliard, University of Southern California, University of the Arts, Mason-Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers, Berklee College, University of Miami, and many more. Alumnae have starred in or work behind-the-scenes on feature films, national television shows (The Daily Show, Designated Survivor, The Rachael Ray Show), and national and world tours of musicals (Miss Saigon). They have won Peabody and Emmy awards for video editing, received
Emmy awards for acting, published books, produced independent films, and edited and written for national magazines and newspapers. Furthermore, Fine and Performing Arts alumnae have also become successful in fields beyond the arts including medicine, physical and speech therapy, education, entertainment law and management, and architecture. FPA offers a four-year program in three distinct majors: Acting, Dance, and Entertainment Technology, which includes a music production and a video production track. Students train and work in an acting studio, two dance studios, a video studio, and a music production and recording studio. They produce and perform in a number of showcases and are encouraged to participate in the numerous arts and other extracurricular programs offered at Howell High School. In the past few years, our students have entered and won awards at numerous festivals and competitions: All American High School Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival, Count Basie Project FX Film Festival, to name a few. In addition to the emphasis on the fine and performing arts, we expect a high standard of academic achievement from our students. Since 2012, four FPA students have either been valedictorian or salutatorian of their class.
Asbury Park Santa Run 2018
ASBURY PARK – Ho Ho Ho! The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its third year to lead thousands of Santa’s through the streets of Asbury Park on December 8. Run (or walk) a 5K course in support of local charity Lunch Break and cross the finish line into an epic after party featuring live music by
Brian Kirk & The Jirks at The Stone Pony! Last year the event sold out in advance and raised thousands of dollars for those in need around the holidays. Sign up today! The run will take place on December 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park. Admission is $30.
Old Fashion Christmas Festival On The Farm
WALL – Join Allaire Community Farm for an Old Fashion Christmas Festival on the farm on Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. Parking is free. This event has something for everyone
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 1 - dec 7
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Love may not always make sense. Trying to apply practical logic to a relationship may leave you scratching your head but if you just follow your heart all will be well. Listen to what others say this week. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Find the balance between work and play. Business and pleasure both demand your attention, but you can’t afford to neglect either one. Don’t allow outside influences to impact your love life. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Enlighten and entertain. Keep your audience riveted by reaching into your bag of interesting anecdotes and personal experiences. Rally around those who stir up your passions in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Show your true colors. Offer your unwavering support and assistance to a friend or loved one when they need it. When making purchases this week, select items that hold lasting value. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Slow and steady wins the race. There’s no need to rush as the week unfolds as being careful and cautious will leave little room for error. Discussing the future with a loved one may provide a new perspective. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Say it like you mean it. Someone may not agree with your opinions but will respect the conviction with which you state them. Treating a loved one to a special treat this week will show you care.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Keep your friends close. It may be difficult to break the ice with new acquaintances so stick with tried and true pals who are on the same wavelength. Keep your schedule flexible in case something comes up. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Maintain your sense of honor. Be sure to keep promises and commitments even if others may not do the same for you. Don’t allow minor disagreements to spiral into something bigger. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ambitions can be realized. Discussing your goals and dreams with an objective party may provide insights into ways to make them happen. Sharing time with a loved one may be valuable. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Step up to the plate. Honor responsibilities and commitments and show that you are someone who lives up to their word. Use good judgment when shopping; don’t spend money foolishly. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful not to telegraph your moves. What you don’t say may be more important than what you do. Maintaining an aura of mystery may make you seem more alluring to a romantic partner. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Straight answers may be hard to come by. You’ll need to read between the lines to get to the heart of a matter as the truth may be murky. Use your intuitions to discern fact from fiction.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Let Them Eat Cake: Start A New Dessert Tradition This Holiday Season By Wolfgang Puck
In my experience, even on the day before the holiday many people are still looking for something extra they can prepare for the table. So, please allow me to modestly propose that you prepare a dessert that makes a dramatic, yet simple, departure from tradition. Forget about making another pumpkin or pecan pie. Avoid another cranberry tart or pudding. This year, make chocolate the star of your holiday dessert table. Anyone who has dined in my restaurants or read my cookbooks knows how much I love chocolate. So I’m delighted to share a recipe I’ve developed that combines some of the best elements of several of my favorite desserts: warm chocolate cakes with bourbon truffle centers. This recipe came about partly because some people have told me that they feel a little insecure when they try to make my popular lava cakes, which rely on a chocolate-rich batter that, when prepared in individual-serving ramekins, bakes to a dense cake texture around the top, bottom and sides while remaining so hot and creamy in the center that it oozes out like a lava flow when the cake is cut. I always reassure people that such cakes are fairly simple, and that even if they are cooked too long they’ll still result in a delicious, dense, chocolaty cake that doesn’t flow. But I started thinking about coming up with a different, even easier way to ensure a cake with a molten center. The solution: Make actual individual chocolate truffles that you insert into the center of the batter for each serving just before baking, so they’ll melt to a lava-like consistency while the cake around them bakes. So, you may be wondering, even though this dessert sounds delicious, why is it perfect for the Thanksgiving table? In fact, there are good reasons. First, it’s simple. The truffles are easy to shop for, assemble and bake, and you can also double the recipe for a crowd without too much extra work. Next, the recipe features two ingredients that, though they may not have been readily available to the pilgrims, are nonetheless New World favorites: chocolate and Kentucky bourbon. My favorite reason, though, is one that I think is most important during the festive season: It’s a real showstopper that will win the admiration of family and friends. WARM CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH BOURBON TRUFFLE CENTERS Makes 8 individual 4-inch (10-cm) cakes
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For the bourbon truffles: 4 ounces (125 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces 3 tablespoons heavy cream 2 tablespoons good-quality Kentucky bourbon For the chocolate cakes: 5 ounces (155 g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 5 ounces (155 g) bittersweet chocolate
3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, sifted To serve: Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Unsweetened whipped cream or good-quality coffee or vanilla ice cream For the truffles, melt the chocolate in the top pan of a double boiler over, but not touching, gently simmering water, occasionally stirring the chocolate until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside for a few minutes. Stir in the butter until smooth. In a small saucepan, stir together the cream and bourbon over medium heat. As soon as the mixture simmers, gently stir it into the chocolate mixture. Leave at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened enough to hold its shape. Use a melon baller or other small scoop or spoon to shape the mixture into 8 individual ball shapes, placing them on a plate or tray lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Refrigerate until ready to use. For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 F, positioning the oven rack at the middle level. Meanwhile, use a little butter to grease eight 4-inch (10-cm) stainless-steel rings and set them on a baking pan lined with parchment paper; or use an 8-muffin-capacity muffin pan, buttering its cups. Melt the chocolate and 5 ounces of butter together in the top pan of a double boiler over, but not touching, gently simmering water, occasionally stirring until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the beater attachment, or a large mixing bowl using a handheld electric beater, combine the eggs, egg yolks and sugar and beat at high speed until the mixture triples in volume. Add the melted chocolate-butter mixture and beat at medium speed just until combined. Lift out the beaters from the bowl and, with a rubber spatula, stir in the flour until fully incorporated. Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared rings or muffin cups. Insert 1 chilled truffle into the center of each ring or cup and use a teaspoon to smooth the surrounding batter over the truffle, covering it completely. Bake the cakes on the middle rack of the oven until their tops look set and spring back when very quickly, lightly, and carefully touched with a fingertip, about 12 minutes. Do not test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into a cake. With a thin, sharp knife, carefully loosen the edges of each cake from the ring or muffin cup. Carefully lift off the rings or unmold the cakes from the muffin pan and transfer to individual serving plates. Dust each cake lightly with confectioners’ sugar, and serve with whipped cream or ice cream. 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, December 1, 2018
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