2018-12-22 - The Jackson Times by Jersey Shore Online

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller Lisa Vivino of Toms River feeds some of the cats. President Sara Cameron stands beside a specially carved wooden cat sculpted from a tree on the cat sanctuary property on East Veterans Way. The sanctuary has various shelters and pens for the feral, non-feral and other animals who live there. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Calling all cats…your sanctuary is safe and sound. Sara Cameron, the president of the non-profit organization, Calling All Cats, said she was greatly relieved when she left a recent Board of Adjustment meeting where the board voted unanimously to approve a use variance for the organization’s cat sanctuary on her property. Elena Gable, a professional planner from Red Bank, joined attorney Ken W. Biedznski in repre-

senting Cameron during the meeting. The property on 77 East Veterans Highway is in a residential zone. Cameron, a certified animal control officer and animal cruelty officer, offered testimony to what the operation involves. The sanctuary began operating in January 2015 but after some public exposure from a newspaper article, the township took a closer look at the facility and determined a use variance was warranted. (Cats - See Page 6)

County Honors Bartlett At Tree Lighting By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COU NTY – The o c c a sion wa s bit t e r s we e t . Even as the season was celebrated at the county’s annual Christmas tree lighting, the Board of Chosen Freeholders remembered their friend and colleag ue Joh n C. Ba r tlet t Jr., who had died only hours before Dec. 12. The tree, a 28-foot Norway Spr uce ador ned i n 6,000 energy efficient LED lights, sits on the lawn of the county ad m i n ist rat ion build i ng at Washington Street and Hooper Avenue. It was dedicated t o Ba r t let t , a nd of f icia l ly lighted by another Freeholder’s granddaughters, Cecelia Grace and Juliana Faith Kelly. “Today is a little bit bittersweet for us,” Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little said. (Bartlett - See Page 4)

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Meteorologist Forecasts Excitement In Science With School’s New Weather Station

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - The forecast was fun and education at the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School which recently christened the school’s new weather station by bringing in a noted alumni to the school’s gymnasium. –Photo by Bob Vosseller The event served to 101.5 FM Meteorologist Dan Zarrow holds up a highlight the school chemical mixture of snow during his recent presendistrict’s STEM (Scitation at the Lucy N. Holman Elementary School.

ence, Technology, Engineering and Math) initiative and provided st udents with a real-world example of how the study of science can turn into a fun and engaging career. The school’s new WeatherSTEM station provides a link to the work of the event’s featured guest, NJ101.5

meteorolog ist Da n Zarrow, who shared h is ow n stor y a nd spoke about his years as a township student. The weather station has put the Holman Elementar y School on WeatherBug.com, which means Jackson now has a local weather point of data that feeds into national weather. The re-

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al-time data is also being used in the district’s curriculum and project-based learning. Zarrow, a graduate of the district, spoke to 550 students during several sessions. He started each session with a forecast. “I never have a chance to say that in front of a live audience. Usually, I’m

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Continued From Page 1 just in a studio by myself.” The meteorologist also talked about how he worked hard to realize his dream of becoming a meteorologist. “Thanks for making me feel like a celebrity superstar,” he told the students. “I love visiting schools and doing this. This is my first time coming back here. All my former teachers have since retired but the sights and smells of this place trigger members that go back 25 years ago. This is still home and I stay connected to Jackson. My parents live just a few blocks from here. My son is named Jackson and that was by no coincidence,” Zarrow said between sessions. While growing up in Jackson, Zarrow said he attended Holman Elementary School, Christa McAuliffe Middle School and later graduated from Jackson Memorial High School. He told students that he had earned the nickname “Weatherman” Dan in middle school where he began presenting weekly weather reports to his classmates. During his time at Jackson Memorial HS, his weather reports were televised in classrooms during morning announcements. Now his forecasts are heard on 11 Townsquare Radio stations FM and AM. After graduating high school in 2002, Zarrow attended Cornell University to study atmospheric science and gained experience in broadcasting. Soon after college, Zarrow started his first on-air meteorologist job in Oklahoma. He told

students that he went storm chasing and ‘caught’ three tornadoes. He now lives in Clark. “I’d watch the weather channel and check out hurricanes when I was in 5th and 6th grade. I decided in 6th grade that I would become a meteorologist as it incorporated everything I love: math, science and communication,” Zarrow added. Zarrow acknowledged that meteorology is not an exact science. “My least favorite weather is snow. Why? I loved it as a kid as you got to make snowmen and stay home from school but as an adult it is very hard to forecast. I chose my words very carefully when I write my forecast. I think I have a 92 to 94 percent accuracy rate in my forecasts. It is now very exciting for me when we note a temperature from a specific station within the state and Jackson is named as one of those locations.” Lead teacher Lori Henry was happy Zarrow could come and speak with students to share his excitement about the data they collect from the weather station. The components are located just a short distance away from the gym where Zarrow spoke. Station apparatus is also positioned on the roof of the school. “They love it already. The students graph the differences in the weather and temperature and it becomes part of their morning announcements,” Henry said. “This station is collecting data not just temperatures. We have 109 lessons in use that are infused with science, literacy, math and social studies. We plan to add a green screen and we want to broadcast the weather graphing,” Henry said. Henry added that students at the school are

–Photo by Bob Vosseller The Lucy N. Holman Elementary School WeatherSTEM Station provides live data on weather conditions to Weatherbug and is cited as a source for data by several radio stations. part of a program called Weather Pals. “Instead of being pen pals they communicate with other schools through Google Classroom about the weather they collect. They have comparing data with a school in California and another in Ohio.” While Henry serves as consultant and architect of the station program, Media Specialist Jane Schadl oversees the students work directly. School Principal Rich Karas also thanked Zarrow for being the special guest of the day. The subject of weather was part of Karas’s Principal’s Message that appears on the school’s website this month. He reminded parents that students should dress accordingly and be mind-

ful of winter conditions. “Students should come to Holman School wearing clothing that keeps them warm during the school day. As the temperatures get lower, please make sure that your child is also wearing the appropriate outerwear. Weather permitting, teachers try to take students outside for recess on a daily basis,” Karas said in his message. As was noted during the day, weather impacts everyone and while its mysteries remain, science, technology and communication provide better insight to predicting it each day.

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“We certainly rejoice in this holiday season and this Christmas, but we’re also sad today…” Bar tlet t fought “a valiant bat tle” against cancer, Little said. He brief ly shared a bit of Bartlett’s legacy with the crowd lining the sidewalk on Hooper Avenue, including his work with the county parks and open space. “So we thought that it was f itting today, that we dedicate our Christmas tree this year, which will be lit for the first time, as the John C. Bartlett Jr. Christmas tree,” Little said. “It’s just planted on our lawn here at the administration building this fall. For decades to come, this majestic tree here in the heart of our county seat will remind our residents and visitors of John and all that he did in his years of public service.” Several Christmas songs were sung by the Silver Bay Elementary School Chorus, led by music teachers Stephanie Higham and Karen Santinon, and assisted by sign language interpreter Michele Tursi. “I would just like to say, as a former e ducat or a nd t e a che r, t h at C h r istmas belongs to children,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari told the crowd. “And it represents hope, and it represents happiness.” Freeholders John Kelly and Virginia Haines were also in at tendance, as were ot her gover n ment a nd school officials. The outdoor festivities ended with the crowd and chorus singing “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” before heading indoors to the heat and some apple cider, donated by Man na Café, and cookies, baked by the Ocean County VoTech Culinary students.

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Continued From Page 1 During the meeting, Cameron said she is also employed at a veterinary clinic in Toms River. She founded Calling All Cats eight years ago which shelters a sanctuary for both feral and unadoptable cats on property near her single-family residence that she shares with her daughter. Some of the 44 non-feral cats are in hospice care, according to Cameron, who said that she receives some of them from local shelters who would otherwise be forced to euthanize them. “I take pride in the treatment we provide,” Cameron said. “I can tell you all their names. All the cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped,” Cameron said during the meeting. The area is fenced in to prevent any stray animals coming onto the property who might harm the feral cats and other animals. Cameron said a number of the feral cats who have found shelter there came from Seaside Heights. The borough assisted with the transfer when the cats who were living under the boardwalk were displaced when renovation in the resort town began. The shelter houses around 104 cats total at any given time. Three pot belly pigs, seven goats, five sheep, three rabbits and five dogs call the 10-acre property home. “There are no issues of the (feral cats) wandering off the property. They are warm, fed and loved here,” Cameron said. An old chicken coop on the property is utilized for the sanctuary. There will be no more (non-cats). We are limited to that.” The organization also works with fostering the cats and has 40 foster homes. The non-feral cats are not adopted. “The cats live here until the end,” Cameron said. The sheep, goats and pigs came from farms and petting zoos in the area. “They each have their own story, said Lisa Vivino of Toms River. She is one of the organization’s 50 volunteers. She visits

the facility twice a week to feed the cats and cleanup the sanctuary. Romeo, a black haired feline, is among Vivino’s favorites in the garage-like shelter that houses the non-feral cats. “We got him five months ago and he had a lot of scabs on his neck but he’s doing much better now. He had a pretty drastic diagnosis but we don’t think about that. We just love them all. Sara is amazing,” Vivino said of the group’s president. Cameron said that Romeo came to the sanctuary after a township resident’s home fi re on Bennett Mills Road where the owner evacuated their dogs but had to leave their cats. “We were able to treat him for the skin condition he developed at the shelter he was in after the fire. He was found to have allergies and we administered medicine with a syringe each day. We found out, though, that he has feline AIDS,” Cameron said. Michele Rutkowski of Beachwood serves as the operating director of the organization. “We have a great program here.” Rutkowski said the group is grateful for the donations of food and other items that has come forward from the public, as well as financial donations. She also noted that the organization has legal and professional fees that it must pay to the township due to the use variance issue. Some of the funds that would have gone into the sanctuary had to be diverted to deal with this latest challenge. Cameron told the members of the Board of Adjustment that her desire is that should, for any reason, she no longer be able to oversee the cat sanctuary, it would be operated by her daughter Naomi Edivk, who is following in her footsteps. “She is 14 now but she grew up in this environment and is amazing. She just soaks up all the knowledge about animals and knows now the kinds of things I didn’t know until I was in my 20s.” The organization has a Facebook page which serves as its primary communication tool while its website is under construction.

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LIFF Open For 2019 Film Submissions

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival is now open for 2019 film entries. Submit your film through FilmFreeway Deadlines: • Early Bird Deadline: December 25, 2018 • Regular Deadline: February 4, 2019 • Late Deadline: March 4, 2019 • Extended Deadline: April 4, 2019 We invite you to join us in the 11th edition of LIFF and submit your narrative features, docs, shorts and TV/web episodic. The selected fi lms will participate in the festival’s competition. The winners will be decided by the festival jury. Lighthouse International Film Festival accepts submissions in the following categories: • US narrative features • International narrative features • US documentaries • International documentaries • US shorts - narrative and docs • International shorts - narrative and docs • TV and Web series (between 3-20 minutes an episode) • High School shorts

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Grunin Center Hosts Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas”

TOMS RIVER — Lightwire Theater is traveling north from the members’ New Orleans home base to present “A Very Electric Christmas” at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts Sunday, December 23, at 6 p.m. Lightwire Theater is known for its signature brand of dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling, and music designed to evoke imagery. The group debuted their first “A Very Electric Christmas” in New Orleans in December 2013, and now takes this captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship, and love – centered on a young bird named Max – throughout the country and around the world. This show brings a whole new

meaning to “home for the holidays.” The performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center. Tickets are $17 for adults and $10 for children, and can be purchased online at grunincenter.org; by phone at 732255-0500; or in person at the Grunin Center Box Office, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ask about group and student rates. 92.7 WOBM is the off icial media sponsor of the 2018-2019 Grunin Center Season. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Dr ive, Toms River, NJ.

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48th Ocean County Bluegrass Show WARETOWN – Albert Music Hall on Feb. 10, 2019 for the 48th Ocean County Bluegrass Show from 12-5 p.m. The program features a live stage concert of bluegrass music in the new Albert Music Hall building. Be prepared to be entertained Pinelands style while listening to leading regional bluegrass bands from the tristate area. Admission is $10.

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Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over

JACKSON – In additional to our normal traffic enforcement patrols, the Jackson Police Department will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 7, 2018 and continuing through January 1, 2019, local and state law enforcement officials will be participating in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort, conducting saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated or under the inﬂuence of controlled dangerous substances. This will include a number of enhanced DWI Patrols that will take place throughout the township during that time period. The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving

through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. Last year, 20 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Some tips: • Don’t risk it. If you plan to drive, don’t drink. • Choose a sober, designated driver when you go out. • Use mass transit, a taxi or Uber/Lyft if you didn’t plan in advance. • Spend the night where the event is being held instead of driving. • Report impaired drivers to the Jackson Police Department at 732-928-1111 Violators can lose their licenses, time from their jobs, and lose money in high fines and court costs as well as face imprisonment for repeat offenses, assault and vehicular manslaughter.

January Programs At Jackson Library JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of programs throughout the month of January. “Afternoon Film” 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Watch a movie on the big screen without the admission fees of a movie theater. Call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events for film information. (PG-13) 110 min. • “Coloring for Adults” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. Rediscover the joy of coloring. Coloring sheets and art supplies will be provided. • “Armchair Travelling Series: Jamaica” 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Explore the world without leaving the library. This documentary will take you through Jamaica. The film is available through the Access Video on Demand database. • “Brain Joggers” 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21. Exercise your mind by playing games and working puzzles. • “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective: Film” 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21. This documentary offers a one-of-a-kind examination of Dr. King’s extraordinary life.

It uses rare and largely unseen film, footage, and photographs to explore how Dr. King’s ideas, beliefs, and methods evolved in the face of the rapidly changing climate of the civil rights movement. 52 min. • “Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation” 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. This class is an introduction to mindfulness. It is open to novice and skilled practitioners. Learn to relax and experience enhanced clarity, calmness, and mindful presence through guided meditation exercises, followed by a Q&A session. • “Evening Film” 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Watch a movie on the big screen without the admission fees of a movie theater. Call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for film information. (PG-13) 100 min. The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, or for more information, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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January Tech Classes At Jackson Library

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of tech classes throughout the month of January. “Presenting Google Drive” 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7. Learn how to use this free resource that allows you to take your files and folders anywhere. Topics will include uploading files and folders, organizing your documents, sharing files, and more. Participants must have a working Gmail account and know their passwords. • “Computer Basics: Organizing Files” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9. This class will teach the best practices for saving and finding files to help you organize your computer. • “Microsoft Word Basics” 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Learn how to create and format a document. Topics will include writing text, changing the size and color of words, printing, and more. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills. • “Microsoft Excel Basics” 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. Learn how to use a spreadsheet to organize and calculate data. Participants

should have mouse and keyboard skills. “Microsoft PowerPoint Basics” 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Learn the basics of creating an eye-catching and informative presentation. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills. • “Microsoft Word 2” 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. Learn to insert page numbers, headers and footers, tables, text boxes, clip art, and other features into your document. Participants must have some experience using Microsoft Word. • “Introduction to the Internet” 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31. This class will teach you how to find information on the Internet. Learn how to access the Internet, search for a specific company or organization, and browse for a particular topic. Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard. The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, or for more information, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events. •

An Intimate Evening With Rickie Lee Jones

TOMS RIVER – Come out to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Feb. 22, 2019 for An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones at 8 p.m. Two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 and has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums.

Rickie is both a character in the songs and the songwriter singing, defying convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and the mixed bag of jazz, rock and what has come to be known as ‘confessional’ songwriter performances. Tickets for the show are $49 – $39. For tickets, visit the Grunin Center Box Office, call 732-2550500, or go to grunincenter.org.

Theodore Roosevelt Comes To Ocean County Historical Society

TOMS RIVER – Be entertained, educated, and inspired by Peyton Dixon’s portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt at the Ocean County Historical Society on March 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. Presented by the American Historical Theatre and the New Jersey Council for

the Humanities, Mr. Dixon will highlight both accomplishments and imperfections of Theodore Roosevelt: “American in the Arena.” Call 732-341-1880 for reservations. Refreshments served. Free admission.

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Luxurious Body Creams That Won’t Cause Cancer By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m going to make you fall in love with body butters today! They are completely natural and insanely easy to make. You can add essential oils to make it smell lovely and then apply as liberally as you like without fear that your moisturizer will irritate your skin, provoke cancer, or disrupt your estrogen and thyroid hormone (termed endocrine disruption). This is a great gift for yourself or to your friends for occasions. Let’s face it, keeping your skin glowing and supple is no easy task, which is why most people turn to lotions to hydrate the skin. It’s instantly soothing. It’s not just women who seek soft supple skin either, many men use shaving creams that dry their faces, or they have dry elbows and heels. Don’t let the beautiful bottles trick you, there are thousands of toxins in the beauty industry and many popular lotions and creams have questionable if not serious harmful effects on your body. Sadly, price does not dictate purity, these are found in both cheap and expensive products! For example, paraffin is a petroleum-derived compound that essentially coats your skin with a thin plastic covering. Parabens are used as preservatives but might impact your cell’s ability to divide properly and disrupt normal hormone production. Many popular expensive skin creams contain antifreeze (propylene glycol) and still others contain silicone, another compound I feel is best avoided. The worst in my opinion are the perfumes because those could expose you

to a thousand different weird chemicals that are hard to unglue from your cells! My point is there are hundreds of scientific papers suggesting a correlation between cancer incidence and potent chemicals found in cosmetics, perfumes and skin care products. Body butters can be made naturally using cold-pressed extracts of either beans, seeds, or nuts. These nourishing formulas will remain solid at room temperature, but once applied, they melt into your skin. The best body butters contain healing oils that are whipped into cream. I’m thinking of cocoa, cupuacu, almond oil, coconut oil, pumpkin seed oil and jojoba oil. Creating homemade body butter out of these oils is actually a straightforward simple process that you can do with a friend or daughter. Obviously, you can buy nice body butters today online, and at retail boutiques. To fully enjoy them, just dab on your fingers and rub it where you most need moisture, for example your knuckles, hands, knees or heels. You can put it all over if you want! Body butter is intended to be concentrated so a little goes a long way. Once you experiment with making homemade body butter, you’ll never want to go back to conventional lotions. Making body butters at home is a fun way to bond with the kids and ensure purity in your skin care regimen. Sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email you the recipes so you can make your own Whipped Pumpkin Spice Body Butter and also Jasmine Lemongrass Body Butter.

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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Meetings

OCEAN COUNTY – As the holiday season approaches, are you one of those people who feel left out of the festivities? You are not alone. Many of us who deal with mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, feel the same way. You do not have to suffer alone. There are two mental health support groups that meet in Ocean County that can provide support for you during this time,

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Historical Society presents Trial of the Century! on Feb. 10, 2019 at 2 p.m.

and throughout the year. The Jackson group meets at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center (CWC) located at 268 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 on Wednesday afternoons, year-round, at 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. The Toms River group meets at the Community Medical Center, 99 Route 37 and Hospital Drive, Auditorium C, Toms River, NJ 08755 on Wednesday and Friday

evenings, year-round, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. DBSA is a national and NJ state-wide, non-profit, tax-free, 501(c)3 charitable corporation, whose mission is to help, support, educate, and improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. If you suffer from mood disorders, we welcome you to attend our group. Those who have a family member or friend with these issues are also welcome. It is an en-

Trial of the Century!

Return to 1932 and revisit the Hopewell, NJ kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh’s 20-month-old son and the subsequent investigations that led to

the trial of the century. Ocean County Attorney William Huneke presents Pure Luck & Good Police Work: Story of the Lindbergh Kidnapping.

tirely voluntary group with no registration required, or payment of dues or fees, but we do accept a small voluntary donation. For more information, call Maureen at 732-536-5826. DBSA Jackson is led by its members, who have similar mental health issues; and have had special training on how to lead groups. If you have questions, call Maureen at 732-536-5826.

View artifacts, win a door prize, and enjoy refreshments. Call 732-341-1880 for reservations. No entrance fee; donations accepted.

“Cloudy, with a Chance of Pain” - Weather and Joint Pain

By: Ashley Hansen PT, DPT

ave you ever noticed an increase pain or soreness when it’s raining? The old wives’ tale says that the change in weather can cause joint pain. Well it turns out, they’re right! Based on recent evidence the change in barometric pressure, especially a decrease in pressure, does affect joint receptors in the joints, thus increasing pain. WHAT IS BAROMETRIC PRESSURE? This is the pressure of the atmosphere pressing down on earth’s surface. Barometric pressure is based on air density, which is determined by temperature, and the height above earth’s surface. It is measured in milli-bars (mb), where 1 mlbar is equal to 1 atmosphere of pressure (1.01325 bars), therefore pressure decreases as altitude increase. Standard pressure at sea-level is 1013.2 mb, or 30 mmHg. Barometric pressure can range from about 2831 mmHg. Humidity can also increase atmospheric pressure, and is the amount of moisture in the air. When there is more pressure pressing down on the earth (including you and your joints), it results in less activity in the atmosphere, subsequently resulting in “fair weather”, which is typically greater than 30 mmHg. When air rises, moisture in the air cools down the higher it gets, increasing condensation and cloud formation. When the atmosphere gets too full of moisture, precipitation forms, and the result is either rain or snow, depending on the temperature. If the pressure drops below 30 mmHg, it’s considered to be “low”.

JOINT ANATOMY Baroreceptors are nerve endings that are found in joints and other tissues throughout the body that detects change in pressure. The joint cavity, articular cartilage, and surrounding bone in the joint are richly innervated (contains nerves) by these pressure receptors. With osteoarthritis (OA), the articular cartilage that surrounds the joints breaks down, thus changing the amount of space, and pressure within the joint. It is also common to have swelling and effusion (excess fluid in the joint) with OA. One study performed in 2011 suggested the fluid that is found naturally in the joints can change with the shift in temperature. When the temperature is cold, the fluid can become thicker, which can increase pressure in the joint, thus triggering baroreceptors. Studies have shown increased weather sensitivity in people who have experienced physical trauma, from a surgery, joint replacements, and fractures. Current research has shown how change in atmospheric pressure affects joint pain. One study looked at the effects of weather affecting joint pain and mood. It showed an association between areas with low pressure and increased pain, and decreased mood. The results were inconclusive whether the decreased mood was the result of poor weather or increased pain. Another study conducted in 2018, showed that women were more sensitive to changes in humidity, whereas men were more sensitive to changes in temperature. This could be due to changes in temperature which causes a reaction in the body to prevent heat loss. Temperature also acts as an instant stressor on the different body systems. In comparison, humidity affects perceived temperature rather than temperature itself and thus is more related with a person’s comfort. However, since there is more moisture in the air, it can create more pressure on the body.

HOW TO MANAGE PAIN One way to help manage arthritis symptoms can be to change the environment around you. One article suggests adjust the temperature in the house. One study recommended using a dehumidifier in order to reduce the humidity in the house to decrease the joint pain. In cases of post-operative surgeries or replacements, ice is helpful to decrease edema (excess fluid) and pressure around the joint. With the help of Physical Therapy, proper exercise and education can help manage joint pain as well. Come to All-Care Physical Therapy Center to get started on your way to decrease and manage your pain so you can enjoy those sunny days! ASHLEY HANSEN, DPT Ashley graduated from Richard Stockton College of NJ in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Minor in Gerontology. She achieved her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Sacred Heart University in 2017. Ashley has had extensive clinical affiliations in outpatient facilities at Riverview Medical Center, Cape Regional Medical Center and HealthSouth in Tinton Falls and experience with medically complex patients at LSU Medical Center. She has treated a wide variety of diagnoses including: post-operative joint replacements, stroke, balance dysfunctions, and vestibular disorders along with complex co-morbidities. She has always had a special interest in geriatrics and aspires to receive her Geriatric Specialist Certification. Ashely’s treatment technique focuses on evidence based practice and hands-on techniques in order to help her patient’s achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.

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TOMS RIVER – On Friday, September 14, 2018, Megan Franzoso, an EMT, went into cardiac arrest for 45 minutes while at

Continuing Education Info Sessions At OCC In 2019 TOMS RIVER — Find your potential at Ocean County College! In early 2019, OCC’s Department of Continuing & Professional Education will hold a series of free info sessions for spring classes. Get targeted information to make your career change. • Medical Billing and Coding Info Session: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Hovnanian Building (Bldg 102) Room 107. Snow date: Saturday, January 26, 2019. • Fast Track Career Training Info Session: Thursday, January 17, 2019, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Location: Library (Bldg 3) Ground Floor. Snow date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019. • Kids Camp Open House: Thursday, February 21, 2019, 4-7 p.m. Location: Library (Bldg 3) Ground Floor. Snow date: Thursday, February 28, 2019. • New Pathways to Teaching Info Session: Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 6 p.m. Location: Library (Bldg 3) Ground Floor. Snow date: Thursday, February 28, 2019. The Office of Continuing and Professional Education delivers purposeful education in Business & Technology, Construction & Specialized Careers, Education, English As A Second Language ESL, Healthcare, and Personal Enrichment. CPE offers industry certified staff and instructors to assist you in your career advancement goals. Learn more at go.ocean.edu/cpe. Contact the OCC Department of Continuing & Professional Education at 732-255-0409 or cpeinfo@ocean.edu.

Rediscovering the Hidden Meanings in Peto’s Art and Photography ISLAND HEIGHTS – Come out to the John F. Peto Studio Museum on Feb. 9, 10, and 16 from 1-4 p.m. for Rediscovering the Hidden Meanings in Peto’s Art and Photography This exhibit brings together original pictures from public and private collections, along with an array of history artifacts, objects, documents and photographs from the Museum’s archives, to examine the relationship between John F. Peto and the images that he chose to present in his paintings. Visit our website for the latest information about exhibitions, workshops, lectures and free concerts: petomuseum.org/events.

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A Game For Megan Fundraiser

Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. Once a pulse was returned, Megan was ﬂown to Temple University Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, where she was in critical condition and spent time on life support in a medically induced coma. Megan was recently moved from the hospital to a rehabilitation center where she will spend some

time learning how to walk and talk again. At this point, we have no idea how long her recovery period will be, but we do know that she has a long and very costly road ahead of her. It is expected that her medical insurance coverage will end before her need for care does; especially because of the level of care she has been receiving.

A Game Night for Megan will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 6–10 p.m. at Winding River Ice Rink, 1211 Whitesville Rd, Toms River to help raise money for Megan. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students with school ID. Kids 12 and under are free.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

She’s Got Happy Feet And He’s Got Cold Feet Dear Joel, My husband is a charming man. He’s faithful and loves people, but when we go to parties and he hears music, he’s turns into a dancing machine. The problem is I’m not. He dances with everyone… young or old, family or friends even kids. Am I wrong to feel a little jealous when he’s dancing with other women? I’ll admit I have two left feet, but how should I deal with my resentment? Answer I’ll bet there are some women who are a little jealous of you. Most men hate dancing which may just be why your husband is so popular. I know it’s hard to sit on the sidelines, but what is really disturbing you? Are you afraid he’s ﬂirt-

ing or that he is having a better time than you? Try enjoying his performances. You have a very rare thing, a husband who likes dancing. Some people bring their prize winning recipes to parties; you instead bring a dancing partner for all with you, which makes you very popular too. Look at your husband like he’s a bestselling book at the library; everyone shares and enjoys it and in the end, it winds back up at home. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

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By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – A check for $3,500 was given during a recent fundraiser at Greenbriar Oceanaire to help educate children about the effects of drugs through Project Aware. More than 300 people came out to the show, featuring local band Shorty Long. Project Aware is a dramatic presentation to inform and educate sixth graders about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, said program coordinator Ken Rodenbaugh. Through realistic presentations of real-life details that connect with students’ lives and experiences, students learn the consequences of making bad choices and discover that they have

the power to make smart decisions. It’s formed from a partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health’s Southern Ocean Medical Center, and local police, fi rst aid, and school officials. The program originated in Stafford Township. Last year, the Maximillian Foundation made a commitment to Project Aware by donating $5,000 to help grow the program beyond Stafford, where it has reached more than 5,000 students in the past twenty years. T h is yea r, Project Awa re will be brought to Little Egg Harbor, Barnegat, Point Pleasant Borough, and Toms River Intermediate East, as well as Stafford Township.

A Very Electric Christmas

TOMS RIVER – Lightwire Theater, known for their signature brand of dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and music designed to evoke imagery, debuted their first holiday show “A Very Electric Christmas” in their hometown of New Orleans in December of 2013. This captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship and love, centers

on a young bird named Max, a familiar character to Lightwire Theater audiences and brings a whole new meaning to coming “home for the holidays.” See this show make its way to the Gr unin Center on Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is $17 for adults and $10 for children. Get tickets at grunincenter.org.

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Inside The Law Rights And Restrictions For An Executor To Use Estate Assets To Pay Counsel Fees

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The death of a loved one is a tragic event. Unfortunately, following in the wake of a loved one’s passing, disputes often arise as to the decedents Last Will and Testament. If such a dispute arises, it is important to understand how legal fees could impact the assets of the Estate. Once an Executor of an Estate is appointed and the Will is challenged, the Executor may use Estate assets to defend the challenge as long as the contesting party challenges the Will’s validity, interpretation, distribution, or a specific clause. The estate assets may be used to hire an attorney to defend the challenge of the Will. Legal fees incurred in defending the challenged Will, its contents, clauses, or distribution are not be the personal responsibility of the Executor. Instead, under such circumstances, the legal fees are payable from the Estate. However, when an Executor has to defend claims against non-probate assets, then the circumstances change and certain limitations apply. Probate assets consist of any asset that is owned solely by the decedent and are distributed to heirs by the court. Probate assets may include real property that is titled solely in the decedent’s name or held as a tenant in common; Personal property, such as jewelry, furniture, and automobiles; bank accounts that are solely in the decedent’s name; an interest in a partnership, corporation, or limited liability company; any life insurance policy or brokerage account that lists either the decedent or the estate as the beneficiary. A non-probate asset is as an asset

which does not “pass” through the decedent’s Estate, and bypasses the court process by transferring directly to the beneficiaries. Non-probate assets include property that is held in joint tenancy or as tenants by the entirety; bank or brokerage accounts held in joint tenancy or with payable on death (POD) or transfer on death (TOD) beneficiaries; property held in a trust; life insurance or brokerage accounts that list someone other than the decedent as the beneficiary; retirement accounts. If a party to a Will challenges the transfer of a non-probate asset, an Executor may be forbidden from utilizing Estate assets to defend against such a claim. When a transfer of non-probate assets benefits the Executor of the Estate to the exclusion of other beneficiaries, then the Executor will not be allowed to use the Estates assets to pay legal fees in defense of such a dispute. Should an Executor use the assets of the Estate to make such payments, then these assets may be payable back to the Estate by the Executor. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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TOMS RIVER – If you have ever been on a night hike, you know that it is a unique experience. Landmarks are less visible, and the sounds of the darkness are more vivid. Join us at Cattus Island County Park for Hooo Could it Be? on Jan. 4, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. Use your ears to help discover owls that are in the park searching for a mate. Admission is free. Pre-Registration is required by calling 732-270-6960.

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Help Keep The Homeless Warm For Winter

OFFICIAL FIRE DISTRICT ELECTION FEBRUARY 16, 2019 VOTE BY MAIL NOTICE TO PERSONS WANTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS

If you are a qualified and registered voter of the State who wants to vote by mail in the Jackson Township Fire District No. 2, No. 3, or No. 4 Election to be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 the following applies: You must complete the application form below and send it to the County Clerk where you reside or write or apply in person to the County Clerk where you reside to request a mail-in ballot.

–Photo courtesy Steve Brigham Dozens of people in need showed up for to collect much-needed winter items after Brigham sent out a call for help into the local community. There was plenty to go around. 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 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 includes: • Blankets/sleeping bags • Coats • Warm clothing • Gloves • Socks, wool or thermal • Shoes or boots • Warm hats • Hand and toe warmers • Thermal underwear • 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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Ocean County Library Home Borrowers Service

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library provides delivery of library materials free of charge to Ocean County residents living independently who are unable to visit a physical library location. After contacting the Home Borrowers Coordinator, the library will assign a trained volunteer to deliver items to a participant’s home. The Home Borrowers Service customer must

be able to establish a mutually convenient time with the volunteer to deliver and pick up materials, approximately every three weeks. In order to qualify for the Home Borrowers Service, the following criteria must be met: Must be a resident of Ocean County, who does not have family members or friends to assist them with their library needs. Must submit a completed Home Borrowers

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Manchester - 2 bedroom mobile home. 55+. Gym, clubhouse. 20 minutes from Seaside. $6,000. 732350-8685, 973-670-8325 (2)

Full Time Cook - The Pines is looking for a Full Time cook to prepare and cook meals for our independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing residents. We require 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting. Candidates must be flexible to work both breakfast and dinner shifts and must be available to work weekends. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, PTO time, and 401(K) with employer match. Please apply in person to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org. 732-849-2047 EOE. (4)

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, ﬂatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) 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) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (3)

Help Wanted Full Time Housekeeper/Room Cleaner - We have an immediate need for FT Housekeeper/Room Cleaner who will be responsible for Cleaning Residents rooms/apartments. Prior experience in housekeeping a plus. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Rate between $10.50- $11/ hour. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) 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) Community Resource Center Driver Wanted For Mental Health Agency In Brick. Monday – Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 am; 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm. Candidate must have valid NJ Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Please call 732-255-9102 ext. 5. (4)

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 Now Hiring - CNA’S, CHHA’S, LPN’S. Weekly pay. Numerous cases throughout Ocean County.Make your own schedule FT/PT. 732-288-1600. (2) 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! Skilled Nursing 7-3 / 3-11 Full Time (Includes every other weekend) Weekend Commitment positions, $2/00/hr differential. Assisted Living Weekend commitment positions, $2.00/ hr differential.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. (4) 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) 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. (4) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (3) 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) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47)

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 22 - dec 28 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may receive your five minutes of fame or favoritism in the upcoming week. If you prove you are knowledgeable you could receive more attention than usual. Use wisdom when spending your hard-earned cash. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are never too tired to be inspired. For the next few days your amorous fantasies seem to be your only reality. By the end of the week, however, you will need to buckle down and pay attention to the material world. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What you really want is right beneath your nose. Events or comments from a partner may lead you to believe there is something greener on the other side of the fence. Be content with your position in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Find something new to show off or enjoy. You may be excited to learn about new technology that can make your life easier and simpler. During the week ahead steer clear of intrigues and people who may have hidden agendas. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. New traditions must start someplace, and you can lead the way. You prefer to do things in a “different” way but understand your partner’s need for traditions, too. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The tried and true will never make you blue. Relationships that aren’t built on a solid foundation of trust and loyalty may fall apart in the week ahead. You may be attracted

to someone who isn’t quite right for you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Wear it and share it. If you are heading off to preholiday celebrations this week you should be prepared to ﬂaunt your most dazzling finery. This is a good week for travel, parties, or to experiment with something unusual. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are eager to try something new at the drop of the hat. Relationships are stimulating, and you may be tempted to buy impulse items just for fun. By the end of the week, however, you must be more serious. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a run at some fun. In the week ahead, you may be filled with the traditional holiday spirit but are also willing to try something unconventional. You can sparkle when you are the stage or in charge. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): An inspiring and imaginative viewpoint could wake up and invigorate people you know who are suffering from lethargy. This is a good week to pursue your farfetched fantasies and show off your know-how. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): During the week ahead, you may see a different side of your favorite partner. Go along for the ride and you may have an exhilarating experience. This is an excellent week to experiment with new ideas and techniques. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You could feel more attractive than usual in the week ahead and assume that admiration is your right. Loved ones may be upset if you forget to treat them as though they were the most valuable players on your team.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Cookie Classic: Holiday Baking Made Easy By Wolfgang Puck

As Christmas draws nearer, many people begin to feel the pressure of getting ready for the holiday. There are still gifts to buy, decorations to put up, festive outfits to choose and menus to plan. Unfortunately, all that busy activity can mean that, with every passing day, there is less and less time for baking holiday cookies. The solution so many people fall back on can be summed up in three words: slice and bake. Those tubes of prepared dough in the supermarket refrigerated case can begin to look mighty tempting. After all, it doesn’t take much time or effort to preheat the oven, open the plastic wrapper, cut the dough into disks, arrange them on a baking sheet and turn out batch after batch. Many of the triedand-true brands taste pretty good too. But I have an alternative approach that won’t take very much longer but will yield results that taste even better. How about stealing a little bit of time from other chores to make your own sliceand-bake cookie dough in batches big enough to have enough on hand whenever the urge strikes for homemade, freshly baked cookies? The following recipe I share here for macadamia butter cookies, a crispy, buttery, nutty-tasting favorite from the early days of my Spago restaurant, is a perfect example. The recipe calls for just six ingredients, and the only one you probably don’t already have on hand is the macadamia nuts. (Feel free to substitute chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts.) Including kitchen setup and all the measuring and prep, the dough doesn’t take much more than about 20 minutes to make and wrap, and it will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator. Since each of the logs of dough yields about three dozen cookies, and you don’t have to use a whole log at once, you’ll be ready to slice and bake those cookies at a moment’s notice. Even better, once cooled, the baked cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for two to three weeks. If you like, and have a little extra time, you can also decorate the cookies after they cool using your favorite recipe for a quick icing. Voila! You not only have perfect cookies, but also a great holiday arts-and-crafts project to keep kids and grown-ups alike happily busy. MACADAMIA BUTTER COOKIES Makes about 6 dozen

1 pound (500 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) all-purpose flour 2 large egg yolks 1/3 cup (80 mL) mild-flavored honey 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped macadamia nuts In the large bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle or beater attachments, or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter at low speed until it begins to soften. Add the sugar and, as soon as it is incorporated into the butter, raise the speed to high and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Sift the flour into a separate bowl, and set aside. While beating the butter-sugar mixture at medium speed, add the egg yolks and beat just until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low, add the honey and beat briefly; then add the flour, and beat until incorporated. Add the nuts, and beat just until they’re mixed in. With a dough scraper or sturdy rubber spatula, scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a clean work surface. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Divide the dough in half and, on a lightly floured work surface, use clean hands to roll the dough into an even log shape about 12 inches (30 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Wrap each log in waxed paper and keep refrigerated until ready to slice and bake the cookies. Before baking the cookies, position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside. Remove one log from the refrigerator. Unwrap it and, with a sharp knife, slice the dough crosswise into slices about 1/3 inch (8 mm) wide, arranging the slices about 2 inches apart on the lined baking tray. Repeat with the remaining log, or keep it in the refrigerator for another use. Bake the cookies until golden brown, about 10 minutes, rotating them back to front after 5 minutes. With a wide metal spatula, transfer the hot cookies from the baking tray to a wire rack to cool. Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container at a cool room temperature.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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