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By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Masses of Toms River students and parents flocked to the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena on Nov. 15 to see celebrities, all hailing from New Jersey, grace the stage at the first ever “Unbreakable” Anti-Bullying Forum. One of many to come, this event was put on by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in an effort to raise awareness and educate local students on the issues around harassment and bullying through social media. “Harassment and bullying has escalated through social media –Photo by Kimberly Bosco over the years,” stated a press Richie Sambora performed with the Point Pleasant Borough High School Choir. (Unbreakable - See Page 8)
Open Space Lost In 2018 Election
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – In the weeks after the 2018 election, people are still taking stock of who are the winners and losers, and how that will shape the coming year. But there is one surprising loser in Ocean County. Two towns – Toms River and Beach Haven - had referendum questions that would increase open space, and both were rejected by voters. Toms River already has an open space tax of 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Voters approved this in 2000, with the first tax being collected in 2001. If the referendum had passed,
it would have doubled to 3 cents. Township officials had said that the town collects about $900,000 a year now, and this measure, if passed, would have doubled it. Residents who live in a home valued at around $300,000, which is roughly the township average, would have seen their open space tax increase from $45 to $90. Last year, Toms River had a similar question on the ballot asking people if they wanted more open space. There were 17,949 votes “yes” votes to 3,852 “no” votes. Specifically, it asked if the residents wanted to buy 250 acres
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School Repair Referendum Set For Jan. 22 By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Toms River School District will have a referendum for a package of about $100 million in capital improvements on Jan. 22. The money will be bonded, and paid off over a number of years, Superintendent David Healy said. It would be a cost of about $4-10 a month for the average home depending on what town they live in.
The referendum had been coming for a while. A firm was commissioned in 2013 to assess the needs of the district. As officials tallied work that needed to be done in the aging schools, that had been put off for too long, it became clear that a referendum was necessary. It had originally been in the neighborhood of $147 million. The projects need to be (School - See Page 6)
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–Photo courtesy of Stockton University Kiersten Reszkowski, a former Freehold Township player, earned All-NJAC postseason honors in women’s soccer at Stockton University. 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.
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On the Hawks’ roster were freshman forward A’Liah Moore (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 All-New 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 finished 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 team-high 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), 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) (Champs - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 2 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
(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
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
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Continued From Page 4 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 first 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.
School: Continued From Page 1 done no matter what, and this $100 million will be the least expensive it will ever be, Healy said. When a district passes a referendum, the state contributes a portion. That is a large part of what is bringing the cost below $100 million, he said. If the referendum fails, the district will still have to perform these capital projects – but without state money. Additionally, when a project is done ahead of time, it costs less. Healy used the example of replacing a 50-year-old boiler. Doing it before it breaks completely lets the district bid the project to the lowest responsible bidder, and have the work done on their own schedule. If they have to wait until the boiler breaks down, they have to get the project done right away, and that could cost twice as much. Some of the projects are being taken care of without leaning on the taxpayers. The Energy Savings Improvement Program portion of it is expected to provide $17.8 million in upgrades that would save the district money through being more energy efficient. The district will be getting the word out to voters in advance of the referendum, Healy said. Earlier this year, they went school to school giving presentations to members of the community. One at Beachwood Elementary School only had about a dozen residents. A referendum on Nov. 6 in Toms River attempted to increase the open space tax to acquire more land. That measure failed 17,121 “no” votes to 11,267 “yes” votes.
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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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release from the prosecutor’s office. “This program will help to address these issues in a positive manner.” Celebrity appearances were made by Richie Sambora of the legendary rock g roup Bon Jovi, Gaten Mat a ra zzo of the hit Netf lix ser ies “St ranger T hi ngs,” Mar ie Unanue, author of “The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso,” and Gabe Hurley of the band The New Black. A surprise guest appearance was also made by none other than Toms River native and Major League Baseball player Todd Frazier. “In this world nowadays, any kind of positive feat is great, especially when we’re talking about bullying,” said Frazier during a press conference prior to the show. “I think it’s something that everyone’s been a part of in their life.” Frazier noted that positivity against bullying can help kids prosper in a way similar to his own success and “try to get the best out of everybody.” Although Frazier grew up in a time before social media became all-encompassing, he did come up through the Toms River schools and is familiar with how kids can be at that age. With his positive attitude, Frazier has gone from just a Toms River High School South baseball player to third basemen for the New York Mets. “ C o m i n g t h r o u g h To m s R i v e r Schools, I think it’s important,” said Ocean Cou nt y Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer. “The challenges now with social media are a lot different than we had.” Billhimer reminisced growing up in an era where issues were “handled” while at school. Unanue chimed in, stating that when you went home for t he weekend t he bu l ly i ng cea sed. Howeve r, so cia l me d ia’s i nva sive presence today prevents this, making some kids a target 24/7. That is what “Unbreakable” was about. The program put on a series of performances and skits to show kids that positivity and treating others how you want to be treated can make all the difference. Sambora, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist, performed Bon Jovi’s timeless hit song “Livin’ on a Prayer” in a colorful display of music and together ness alongside the Point Pleasant Borough High School Choir. Sambora connected the issue of bullying to that of drug abuse, noting that one can sometimes lead to the other. “ T he v ic t i m s of bu l ly i ng, wh at happens is you endi ng up t u r n i ng to drugs…it’s a sad attempt to cope with the pain,” he said. Sambora, a self-proclaimed “son of New Jersey” noted that he was proud to be a part of the solution at the event. The students’ voices and the exciting lights lit up the stage for both Sambora’s per for mance as well as
Matazzaro’s perfor mance with help from his band Work In Progress. While Matazzaro has just wrapped f ilming for season three of “Stranger Things,” he is always singing with his band and making guest appearances at events such as these. As a 16 year old, Matarazzo can claim more personal experience with how affective social media can be, whether it is good or bad. He is currently a student at Pinelands Regional High School in Tuckerton. “I think the most important thing is just to learn responsibility,” he said. “W hen you have a cell phone, you have a lot of power…having that little device gives you the power to make a difference in somebody’s life.” Whether that difference is good or bad is up to that person, he added. “So many people are using that power and giving off a sense of negativity.” Matarazzo related the use of social me d ia a nd d ig it a l dev ic e s t o b ot h accessibility and barriers. While our phones provide us access to anything and everything through the internet, they also provide bullies with that barrier, “that distance where they’re able to say whatever they want.” Author Maria Unanue tackles this issue of bullying from both sides with her book “The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso,” stating that she wrote it “in the hopes that kids could see and learn empathy,” by putting themselves in someone’s shoes, even those of a bully, and learn forgiveness. The program brought in hundreds of people to get involved in the anti-bullying campaign. The celebrity guests, while all native to New Jersey, ranged in age and interests so that kids might perhaps identif y with someone like them. Frazier is a professional baseball player, Unanue a writer, Matarazzo and Sambora, performers. Not only was this program for students who might be going th rough issues with bullying, but it was also for their parents. “It’s also for the parents to pay attention to what’s going on at home and try to pay attention and look for the signs of a kid that’s struggling,” said Billheimer. While “Unbreakable” was the first prog ra m of it s k i nd set i n mot ion, Billheimer noted that others are in the works by the prosecutor’s off ice. In connection with the Attorney General’s 21/21 Com mu nit y Polici ng Project, Billheimer said to expect more events like this in the future. The 21/21 project focuses of the 21 counties in New Jersey hosting 21st century-related events to draw attention to relevant issues in our communities. “The goal of the project is to strengthen relationships between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, and to address areas of concern before conf licts arise,” stated the AG’s website.
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Open Space: Continued From Page 1 of space. However, that was just a nonbinding referendum. This means that the question was just asked to gauge the public’s interest. So, this year’s referendum would have actually raised more money. The referendum went down 17,121 “no” votes to 11,267 “yes” votes. Roughly the same amount of people who voted “yes” last year voted “no” this year. Toms River Councilwoman Maria Maruca took a moment during the most recent Township Council meeting to lament the vote going down. When last year’s nonbinding referendum passed with such a strong margin, “I thought that was the mandate from voters,” she said. What was significant was that the vote went down across the township, she said. If you look at the voting results for individual districts, there wasn’t a single district where it passed. She thought that was extremely surprising in the northern parts of the township where residents are complaining about increased traffic. Beach Haven doesn’t have an open space tax yet, but Mayor Nancy Taggart Davis was pushing for it to pass. The vote was close, 250 “no” votes to 220 “yes” votes. It would have instituted an open space tax of 1 cent per $100 of assessed valuation. The money could be used for acquiring or maintaining land for recreation, conservation, and historic purposes. It would also have provided the borough the
opportunity to receive Green Acres funding for these kinds of projects. On a house valued at $1 million, it would have been a charge of about $100 a year. “In the long run, it would save taxpayers money,” Davis said. The borough has recreational facilities that need to be maintained, and this would allow Green Acres funding to help that. Besides acquiring open space, there are other benefits to acquiring land. Keeping it from being developed means that there is more open ground for water to recede into, which would help to control flooding, she said. Some land is marshland but people still manage to build on it. “Right now, people have the attitude that no one can build on wetlands, but they do,” she said. “We have the most density on the entire island,” she said. Neighboring communities already have this. Long Beach Township has it, and so does Barnegat Light. The borough was looking at land that had been owned by a power company, she said. That could be acquired and turned into either a park or a parking lot. Green Acres could have helped with that. Sometimes, property becomes available suddenly and if you don’t have cash on hand, you can’t purchase it, she said. When a municipality crafts a budget, every dollar is accounted for. There’s no money just sitting around ready to be used like that. She said she’s not sure when, or if, it will be before voters again. “This was the third time we tried to pass it,” she said.
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“When Women Ruled The World” TOMS RIVER – National Geographic Live, National Geographic’s touring speaker series, and the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts are proud to announce “When Women Ruled the World” with Dr. Kara Cooney, a National Geographic author and professor of Egyptian art and architecture at UCLA. The event will take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Grunin Center. Cooney is a professor of Egyptology at UCLA. Her academic work focuses on death preparations, afterlife beliefs, and gender studies. She has participated in digs with the Metropolitan Museu m of New York at the Royal P y r a m id complex of Senwosret I I I and the Theban Necropolis with Johns Hopkins University. She appeared as a lead expert in the popular Discovery Channel special The Secrets of Egypt’s Lost Queen, and is a recurring team member of the History Channel’s Digging for the Truth. Her book The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut’s
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20th Annual Food Drive For Toys For Tots ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights Police Department will be collecting food for needy families in our area. If you would like to donate food there will be a drop off area located in the lobby of police headquarters and in the borough hall during the months of October-December. We are also collecting toys for children of families that are in need this season. Help another family and have a great holiday. All donations are greatly appreciated. Items needed: • Canned meats • Canned soups • Canned vegetables • Baby cereal • Powdered milk
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TOMS RIVER – Holiday Heights Recreation is hosting a New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31 at the Holiday Heights Clubhouse Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be served by Blue Collar Catering. Menu includes: prime rib, crab-stuffed flounder, or chicken cordon bleu. There will also be wine, soda, water,
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First Responders Hosting Hockey Fundraiser For Fellow EMT
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Jersey Shore First Responders will be coming together in support of Berkley Township EMT Megan Franzoso on January 5 for a benefit game. Franzoso went into cardiac arrest on Sept. 14 at Community Medical Center. Later transported to Temple University Medical Center in Philadelphia, Franzoso was put on life support and placed in a medically induced coma. She is now in a rehabilitation
center learning how to walk and talk again. Jersey Shore First Responders are hosting this fundraiser to help Franzoso afford her costly medical expenses for the long road ahead. The game will be held on Jan. 5 at Winding River Ice Rink in Toms River. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students with school ID, and kids 12 and under are free. All donations will go to support Megan Franzoso.
Council Meetings Change In December
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Township Council meetings will begin an hour earlier during the month of December, and one meeting date will change. The meetings usually begin at 6 p.m., but will instead begin at 5 p.m. The December meetings will be held on Dec. 11 and Dec. 26. Normally, the council
meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays. However, since the fourth Tuesday in December is Christmas, the meeting will instead be held on the Wednesday of that week. Meetings are held in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room, Toms River Township Municipal Complex, 33 Washington Street, in the downtown area.
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By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COUNTY – It’s important to stay healthy during the holiday season. Thankfully, government officials have some tips to make sure everyone strives for tip-top health. “It’s imperative to make sure you and your family’s health and safety are a priority. By remembering just a few simple and easy tips you can make getting into the festive spirit a little easier,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. He’s the liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Here are the 12 Tips For Holiday Health, as provided by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. • Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: light, warm layers, gloves, hats, scarves, and waterproof boots. • Manage stress. Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and out of control. Get plenty of sleep. • Be smoke-free. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. Smokers have greater health risks because of their tobacco use, but nonsmokers also are at risk when exposed to tobacco smoke. • Fasten seat belts while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your children in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to their height, weight, and age. • Get exams and screenings. Ask your health care provider what exams you need and
when to get them. Update your personal and family history. • Get your vaccinations. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives. Everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. • Monitor children. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, and other objects out of children’s reach. Protect them from drowning, burns, falls, and other potential accidents. • Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the winter months, so have an emergency plan and practice it regularly. • Prepare food safely. Remember these simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper temperatures and refrigerate foods promptly. • Eat healthy, stay active. Eat fruits and vegetables which pack nutrients and help lower the risk for certain diseases. Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. Also, be active for at least twoand-a-half hours a week and help kids and teens be active for at least one hour a day. • Don’t drink and drive or let others drink and drive. “These are great tips to follow during the holidays, but they are also important to put in practice the rest of the year as well. Share them with your family and friends and hopefully they will pass them along as well,” Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator, said. For more information, visit ochd.org and phu2. org.
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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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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) wants to remind residents that vaccinating their precious furry friends can save their pets lives from many deadly diseases such as canine distemper and rabies. “We have recently seen an increase in canine distemper cases in raccoons here in Ocean County so now is a good time to urge all cat and dog owners to vaccinate their pets with age appropriate vaccines as recommended by their veterinarian,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. Pet vaccines exist to prevent your pet from falling ill. They provide immunity from a range of infectious diseases that can affect both humans and animals. Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator reminds us, “Living in Ocean County, many of us share our su r rou nd i ngs w it h w ild life. Some times animals such as raccoons, skunks and opossum may have an unexpected encounter with a family pet so it’s best to be protected from any of the diseases those animals may potentially be carrying. And you can never forget that rabies can
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4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 car garage home is in the desirable Brookside section. Master bedroom w/ his and her walk in closets, large Master bath w/ 2 person tub. Wooded garden like backyard w/ a large deck for entertaining. $435,000. #21842896 Call Marc Kassenoff 732-244-4900
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Just 2 blocks from the ocean, marvel at the water views & breathtaking sunsets! This well maintained home has so much to offer, featuring 3 possible 5 BRs, 2 BAs, sunroom, covered porch, den, utility room, 2 car detached garage, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, natural gas FHA heat, CA, tankless hot water heater, Cedar Shake siding and much more. A comfortable atmosphere w/ a great location. An opportunity to own a piece of the Shore life. $689,000. #21841879 Call John Brown 732-244-4900
Lakeview model w/ 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage, waterfront home is located on a quiet street. Featuring a 3 season room, renovated Master BA, upgraded electric panel, newer roof, newer windows, newer paved double driveway, an additional closet in the Master BR, concrete patio overlooking the lake & a new garage access door in entry way. Well maintained, curb appeal, close to Rt 37, 2 Clubhouses, outdoor pool, community pool, community bus, billiards, card room, Bocce ball, shuffleboard, table tennis and much more. $189,500. #21843907 Call Daphine Hanshaw 732-244-4900.
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How sweet it is to be on the water! Yellowstone model w/ 2 BR, 1 BA, one car garage home has a waterfront location. Spacious LR, DR combo, EIK with loads of counter space and a sun room. What a tranquil, peaceful location. $148,900. #21843280 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900
Featuring 2 BRs one BA, 1 car garage Newport model, brand new cabinets, granite counter tip, SS refrigerator, dishwasher, and range. Beautiful flooring throughout, new windows, interior doors, bath, vanity and more. Easy access into Community, close to shopping and a park. Ready to move in. $137,000. #21836992 Call Lynne Bannon 732-244-4900
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Manhattan model, with a little TLC here you can have incredible value in this 2 BR, 2 full BAs, one garage home. A spacious living and dining room with vaulted ceilings, a large EIK and a bonus sun room off the back that is heated. $184,900. #21843289 Call Susan B. Columbo 732-244-4900
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This bright and open 2 BR, 1 bath, large 2 car garage home is very reasonably priced. An extra large, 300 SQ ft heated Florida room, LR/ DR combo, main bath features solar light tubes, a covered and fenced porch in the front with a gate. Hot water baseboard heat, sprinkler system, near community shops and restaurants, a short drive to main highways and seaside beach areas, less than most rentals….move in ready! $120,000. #21843846 Call Jeanette Calao 732-244-4900
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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)
Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (50)
For Rent Village SRV - Condo to share. Women 40 to 70. With job. $600/month ser. Good credit. 732-662-1291. (50) Small One Person Apartment In Beachwood - Quiet private home, quiet neighborhood. Call for details. 732-341-7009. (50) Flexible Space For Rent - Prime location. Plenty of parking. GSCB Plaza, 340 Route 9 Bayville, NJ. Call Ed 973-886-0053. (1)
Auto For Sale For Sale By Original Owner - 2008 Toyota Avalon LTD 4 door Sedan 135,000 miles, $7,500, Fully loaded with sliding sun roof, pearl white/ tan leather interior/tan carriage roof, brand new tires. Current full inspection writeup by original dealer, has 2020 inspection sticker. 732-270-3966. (51)
Items For Sale Plot - For Sale Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery Plot. $1,200. Must be Veteran or spouse will pay transfer fees. 732-773-1429. (51)
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)
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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)
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)
$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (51) 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)
Help Wanted Low Voltage Technician - Familiar with card access, CCTV systems, key pad and panel installation, door closures, security cameras. Please send resume to SSpies.alu@gmail.com. (1)
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) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! $1000 Sign On Bonus for FT 3-11 in Skilled Nursing 3-11 FT C N A(E/O weekend) 3 positions – Skilled Nursing 7-3 C N A FT(E/O Weekend – 2 positions Skilled Nursing If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 7-3 PT CHHA 5 days week (e/o weekend) 1 Position – Assisted Living Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (50) Now Hiring Property Managers FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-0425, ask for Mel. (1)
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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 two Democrats had disagreed on the details of how legalization would work. “Marijuana is already being sold and used but it is the dealers who are running the drug 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 regulations 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 infused in solid form, up to 72 ounces in liquid form, or up to seven grams of concentrate. • Possession of more than one ounce will result in a $50 civil penalty, not a criminal prosecution. • People who were previously convicted could have their record 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
Affordable Housing Applications Now Available In Downtown Toms River
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Legion Square Village development is accepting applications for people who qualify for affordable housing seeking to rent a home in downtown Toms River. The development, located at 245 Main Street, is close to High School South. There are 11 one- and two-bedroom apartments for people who have low to moderate income, according to a township press release. The income limits are set by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing and vary according to the size of a person’s household. For more information on this, and for applications, visit HousingQuest. com. Applications should be submitted directly to Piazza & Associates, Inc.,216 Rockingham Row, Princeton NJ 08540.
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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 cannabis establishments in its city. The municipality will be allowed to prohibit certain types of facilities, while allowing others.
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Grunin Center Hosts Musical Adaptation Of “A Christmas Carol” TOMS RIVER — Don’t miss this Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts tradition: the musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” will be on stage on Saturday, December 1, at 1 pm! Take in the timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Shocked into action by visits from three ghosts that take him on a journey to the past, present, and future, Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas. The music and dancing of “A Christmas Carol” will put everyone in the holiday spirit!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 1 - dec 7
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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
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKES WITH BOURBON TRUFFLE CENTERS Makes 8 individual 4-inch (10-cm) cakes 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 hand-held 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.
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