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Barnegat Bay Clean-ups Need Volunteers
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Bar negat Bay brings people of all ages to enjoy its beautiful waterways, indigenous plants and animals, and breathtaking views. But those people leave behind garbage. That’s why the Barnegat Bay Blitzes were started back in 2011 by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. It’s an organized clean-up throughout the watershed area. –Photo courtesy Barnegat Bay Partnership This year, it’s going to A group cleans a beach at a blitz from a previous year. be held on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. It will be organized by the unteers. A Team Captain will be assigned to your area and will contact you about details relating to Barnegat Bay Partnership. “Common trash makes up the majority of what your local clean-up. People who are willing to be a Captain, or if eventually becomes marine debris, polluting our streams and rivers, bays, and oceans,” stated a they have suggestions for clean-up locations, can release from the Barnegat Bay Partnership. “Our contact Karen Walzer at kwalzer@ocean.edu or goal for the 2019 Blitz is to have clean-up events 732-255-0472 ext. 2. There is a “Tips for Volunteers” section on their website to learn more: throughout the Barnegat Bay watershed.” They are looking for people to register as vol- BarnegatBayPartnership.org.
Berkeley Deciding Whether To Keep Convicted Lawyer
By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – Township officials plan to sit down soon and discuss what to do with the township attorney firm of Gilmore and Monahan, after George R. Gilmore was recently convicted of failing to pay payroll taxes for his employees. Gilmore, 70, Toms River, has been the powerful head of the Republican par t y in Ocean County for more than two decades, doling out advice and money to GOP candidates.
His firm represents numerous municipalities in Ocean County, including Berkeley, Lacey and Stafford townships. Berkeley officials made no mention of Gilmore’s convictions publicly during the April 22 Township Council meeting, the most recent one after the court case. But Township Council President L. Thomas Grosse Jr. and Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said after the meeting that the council would be discussing Gilmore over the next several weeks.
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The township website lists Gilmore and Monahan as the township attorney. However, Lauren R. Staiger, a Gilmore and Monahan employee, has served as Berkeley’s attorney for a number of years, Amato said. Berkeley has had no problems with Staiger’s performance during the eight years she has represented the township, the mayor said. Gilmore was also was found guilty of one charge of making (Leader - See Page 4)
Town Taxes To Remain Same
By Patricia A. Miller BERKELEY – Berkeley Township officials discussed the 2019 municipal budget at a nearly empty room at the April 22 Township Council meeting. Only about a dozen people attended the monthly meeting, which was held one day after the Easter holiday. They missed the good news that there will be no increase in the municipal purposes tax rate this year, which will remain at .6460 for each $100 of assessed valuation. “This is the third time in the last five years the municipal rate will stay the same,” Mayor Carmen F. Amato Jr. said. By law, the township collects all property taxes and then doles it out to the other taxing entities, such as the county and the two school districts. In this case, the municipal portion of the tax bill has not gone up. The county and schools portion might differ. Amato gave a brief presentation of the $47,028,544 budget at the caucus meeting. Township Council members unanimously adopted the budget after a closed session following the caucus (Taxes - See Page 5)
New Trestle Marks Progress Of Ocean County Trail Work By Jennifer Peacock OCEAN COU NTY – Berkeley and Lacey townships are now connected at Barnegat Branch Trail over the Cedar Creek. The county announced a 150-foot prefabricated weathered steel trestle was set into place recently. “The placement of this new trestle above some of the pilings of the original trestle (Trestle - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 false statements on a 2015 loan application submitted to Ocean First Bank, and two charges of failing to collect, account for, and pay payroll taxes withheld from employees for two quarters in 2016, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Gilmore was in control of his law firm’s financials, as a partner and shareholder at Gilmore and Monahan. For the tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm withheld tax payments from its employees checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014. Gilmore is slated to be sentenced on July 23. The two counts of failing to collect, account for, and pay over payroll taxes each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and a $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The count of loan application fraud carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The next Berkeley Township Council meeting is on May 20. Can Gilmore Vote? Gilmore had been serving as the chairman of the Board of Elections until his
resignation effective April 23, according to county administrator Carl Block. He has also put in his paperwork to the state to retire effective May 1. This is the only regular county employment he has. By statute, the Board of Elections is made up of two Republicans and two Democrats. These positions are appointed by the governor and they expire every two years. Gilmore was last appointed by Chris Christie on May 26, 2016. He receives $22,500 a year for this job, as well as insurance benefits and a pension. Another commissioner, Rabbi Yisroel Schenkolewski, was last appointed by Jon Corzine on May 20, 2009. The other two commissioners, Matthew Sage and Wyatt Earp, were appointed by Gov. Phil Murphy and their positions expire in 2020 and 2021. Earp makes $37,750. Sage and Schenkolewski make $15,000. Sage is the only one who doesn’t get insurance. When Murphy’s office was asked about the missing appointment paperwork regarding the Board of Elections, a spokesman replied “The Governor’s Office does not comment on appointments that have not yet been made.” Schenkolewski’s re-appointment is pending, Block said. The request to re-appoint is making its way through state offices now. Although Gilmore and Schenkolewski’s appointments appear to have been lapsed, Block said these were holdover appointments. These positions need to be filled, and in case of a delay in making an appointment, the current members hold onto
their spots. The county Republicans now must submit a new name to the state to appoint someone into that spot, Block explained. According to New Jersey Statute 19:31-17, Gilmore, having been convicted of a crime, can not vote. Additionally, he might have been removed if he had not stepped down voluntarily. According to NJSA 19:6-4 Removal of members: “A judge of the Superior Court or the county board shall have power to dismiss any member of a district board from such board for an illegal act, or for any cause which shall be determined in a summary way by such judge or county board.” Resigns From Political Action Committee Gilmore had been influential in the state as well through his work with the GOPAC political action committee. According to its website, GOPAC is a political action committee organized in 1978 that raises funds for Republican campaigns and educates candidates on the best practices in winning an election. “George Gilmore was a member of the GOPAC Board of Directors until April 2019 when he submitted his resignation,” replied Jessica Curtis, executive director of GOPAC. “We appreciate his counsel and efforts to help advance our mission during his tenure.” A 2014 article by NJ.com revealed thousands of dollars of donations going into GOPAC from contractors who in turn won millions of dollars in jobs from municipalities. It is illegal for a contractor to win
a job from a candidate who they donated to, but there is no law against a contractor donating to a political action committee which then donates to a candidate. According to this article, Gilmore became the state chairman for GOPAC in 2010, the same year Chris Christie took office. Immediately, donations increased under his tenure, although Gilmore said in that article that donors have no say in where their donations go. Losing Power Although the federal tax case might be over, the state seems to be stepping in. “I can confirm that the Attorney General’s Office will be pursuing the forfeiture of all public positions held by Mr. Gilmore,” stated Sharon Lauchaire, the director of the office of communications for the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. The state did not elaborate if this meant his public position such as the Election Board, where he stepped down, or if it means being the township attorney at many towns. For many of these towns, Gilmore rarely attends, but rather someone in his firm is at most meetings. Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of local governing bodies. Some of these were subpoenaed by investigators. In February of 2017, Micromedia Publications reached out to some of the local towns to find out if they had been subpoenaed. Some responded, some did not. Berkeley’s attorney, Lauren Staiger, who works for Gilmore and Monahan, said in (Leader - See Page 5)
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cent for the municipal portion, the mayor said. “This is the third time in the last five years the municipal rate will stay the same,” Amato said. There’s more good news. Berkeley’s ratable base has finally recovered, almost seven years after Superstorm Sandy hammered the waterfront sections of the township, the mayor said. Berkeley’s ratable base is now $5,175,652. The ratable base was $5,089,815,160 in 2014, he said. The ratable base is the total amount of
property value in the entire township. Berkeley lost millions of dollars worth of property when homes were destroyed. Berkeley’s credit rating has also improved, from A- a few years ago, to AA-, which means the township’s credit limit now stands at $192,000, even though the township only owes $52 million, less than a third, the mayor said. “We’ve made some great strides,” he said. “We are very proud of our budget.” In other business, Amato and several council members slammed New Jersey Natural Gas for its latest request for a nearly 19
percent increase in residential and business base rate bills. “It’s time for the executives of New Jersey Natural Gas to sharpen their pencils a little and do something about the outrageous increase,” the mayor said. “Nineteen percent is outrageous and totally unacceptable.” The company’s rate increase request is the third in three years. The company requested a rate increase of 24 percent back then, Amato said. The proposed increase would translate into a monthly hike of $19.38, or $232.56 per year, he said.
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ation. “I look forward to the completion of this section of trail. I am sure it will be well-used by residents and visitors alike.” That portion of the trail by Dudley Park is closed to the public because of ongoing construction. Guests can park at Serpentine Boulevard. The trail is accessible up to the barricades.
Vandals have already visited their destruction on the construction area, Haines noted. She has asked the Sheriff’s Department to provide additional patrols to the area. There’s still work to be done on the Lacey side. A 10-foot-wide stone dust trail and the creation of a formal parking lot
at Hebrew Park must be completed. “We anticipate the majority of this work will be completed prior to the summer but a firm opening date has not been determined,” Haines said. “When completed this section will offer residents and visitors better access to Cedar Creek - an environmental jewel in the county.”
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nas as of February of 2017. Jackson Township, Lacey Township, Plumsted Township all were subpoenaed. Manchester Board of Education had used Thomas Monahan, the other half of the firm, but they reported that they were not subpoenaed. The boards of education for Bay Head, Point Pleasant, and Toms River all replied that they did not receive a subpoena. - Chris Lundy contributed to this story
Continued From Page 1 meeting, the mayor said. The 2019 municipal budget is up by $312,056 from last year, a 0.67 percent increase. The amount to be raised by taxation also include a $2,281,577 reserve, which will not only cover Berkeley, but the Berkeley Township school district and the Central Regional school district, Amato has said. Taxes collected for the school districts amount to 71 percent, compared to 29 per-
Continued From Page 1 is the most significant work done to date to move this trail forward,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recre-
Continued From Page 4 January of 2017 that the town was served a subpoena seeking township records such as contracts and bills relating to the law firm, and their corresponding council resolutions and minutes of those meetings. Bay Head had been subpoenaed. Eagleswood uses Gilmore and Monahan. However, they did not receive any subpoe-
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Booker Joins Colleagues In Introducing Medicare For All Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined 14 of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Medicare for All Act of 2019, a bill to guarantee health care to every American as a right, not a privilege. The United States spends far more per capit a on health care than any other nation; however, 34 million Americans do not have health insurance, thousands of people die each year because they cannot afford medical care, almost one in three adults with insurance have been unable to afford the care they need and nearly half fear bankruptcy in the event of a health emergency. The legislation fundamentally transforms the cou nt r y’s dysf u nct ional health care system by eliminating profit-driven health insurance corporations and instead covering every resident through an improved Medicare plan at far lower cost to working families and the nation as a whole. “Every single person de-
serves health care they can afford, and no one should go bankrupt or suffer from illness because the cost is too high,” Senator Booker said. “Our nation’s per capita health care spending is more than twice the average of other developed nations, and yet we continue to suffer worse outcomes on basic measures of a healthy society, like maternal and infant mortality. We need to expand access to health care in this country and dramatically lower the cost for American families. Medicare for all achieves this goal by ensuring the fundamental right to health care to everyone at an affordable price.” The Medicare for All Act of 2019 would ensure that Americans could go to the doctor of their choice and get the care they need, when they need it, without going into debt. It would significantly lower the price of prescription drugs by empowering the federal government to negotiate with pharmaceutical corporations. And it
would expand coverage to include home and community based long-term care ser vices, ensuring people with disabilities can receive the care they need to stay in their homes and remain part of their communities. Under this bill, Americans will benefit from the freedom and security that comes with finally separating health insurance from employ ment. As is the case in every other major country, employers would be free to focus on running their businesses rather than spending time, energy and money trying to provide health insurance to their employees. Studies from the Rand Corporation and even the conser vat ive Mercat u s Center have found that a Medicare-for-all, single-payer system would save the American people money by reducing rising health care spending and significantly lowering administrative costs. “In my view, the current debate over Medicare for All really has nothing to do with health care. It’s all about greed and profiteering. It is about whether we maintain a dysfunctional system which allows the top 5 health insu rance companies to make over $20 billion in profits last year,” Senator Bernie
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F eatured L etter Honoring Parkinson’s Awareness Month It ’s e s t i m a t e d t h a t 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each yea r a nd one m illion Americans are currently living with this neurodegenerative disease. Commonly known for it s movement or mo tor-related symptoms, people with PD are often more impacted by non-motor sy mptom s like apathy, depression, sleep behavior disorders, loss of sense of smell and cognitive impairment. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and I, along with the Park inson’s Association, local suppor t g roups, and medical facilities, u rge ever yone i n t he state of New Jersey to join our community as we work together to promote awareness and help fund the f ight against Parkinson’s.
To get involved, individuals can donate to the Parkinson’s Foundation to support research and programs, participate in an event, or share their or others’ stories on social media. To get a list of activities in your area, go to Parkinson.org and click on “events.” I, myself was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, nearly 5 years ago, and I’ve been working and researching the disease for just as long. If you or someone you know is living with PD, you are not alone. Call our toll-free helpline, 1- 80 0 - 4PD -I N FO, or visit Parkinson.org. Together, we can make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. Michael P. Jacobs Toms River
C orrection In the April 20 letter to the editor “Why We Love & Vote For President Donald Trump,” the sentence should have read “Wages are up 3.2 percent, higher than that of our former presidents.” The letter writer regrets the error.
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Have Your Voice Heard On Howell Asphalt Plant The Howell Zoning Board has been considering a variance that would allow the construction of an asphalt manufacturing plant on Yellowbrook Road, by Cranberry Road in Howell. The town council and mayor passed an ordinance in July of 2017 that prohibited asphalt manufacturing. Some of the major issues, and presumably the reasons it is not allowed, include truck traffic on secondary roads, fire and health hazards, and noise. It has been proven in the months of testimony, for example, that major highway paving jobs occur at night, and there would be a large number of trucks going down nearby roads at night that would exceed the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Noise Control Regulations and cause sleep interruption at many homes. The Zoning Board is allowing public input at its Monday, April 29 meeting, starting at 7:30 p.m. If you are concerned about the impact this will have on you and your neighborhood, this is your chance to be heard. The meeting is at the Howell Township municipal building on Route 9. Les Spindel Howell
Congressman Smith Votes Against Women On April 8, 2019 Congressman Chris Smith voted against reinstating the Violence Against Women Act. When the Asbury Park Press endorsed Congressman Chris Smith, last fall, the endorsement said “We have disagreed with Smith on some issues over the years, including his views on reproductive choice and gay marriage, but we have never questioned his motives or his integrity.” Where is the integrity in
Letters To race The voting against the Violence relations Editor and the selling the media transmit biased Against Women’s Act? Where is the integrity in Smith’s comment “I do not construe homosexual rights to be the same as human rights” and then voting to discriminate against LGBTQ people and deny them benefits? Smith has voted against equal pay for women, voted to outlaw birth control, voted to allow bosses to deny women birth control through insurance plans based on the religious ideology of the boss! Smith voted to allow bosses to terminate women for being unwed mothers. Smith leads the extreme and dangerous personhood movement which strips pregnant women of their human rights, giving the fetus full human rights. Personhood bans most forms of birth control, criminalizes abortion and in vitro fertilization. Smith has written bills on rape that change the definition of rape to forcible rape making rape victims and incest victims have to prove rape by being beaten bloody or worse, based on Smith’s definition. Where is the Integrity? It’s time we stop making excuses for poor leadership and elect a congressman that cares about women. Robin Nowicki Manalapan
Trump Haters Should Do Something More Constructive This letter was written in response to the letter “Why Do People Love Trump?” in a previous issue of this paper. Mr. Molinari begins his anti-Trump tirade by admitting he has allowed his own health to suffer since President Donald Trump was elected. Fact aside that it’s going to be a very long almost six more years that he will be there, I suggest with all sincerity that he try what I did for eight horrific years of low employment, terrible
out of our friends and allies to our enemies under BHO. Relax and breathe. Be a comfort to your community by volunteering. Plant some trees and flowers. Visit the sick and the elderly. Read to underprivileged children. Do something other than an nou nce you r disdain for your president and hatred for half of your fellow Americans. Mr. Molinari speaks of virtue. Virtue isn’t the acceptance of such abominations as abortion and non-gender assignments of children. It’s neither the establishment’s call to war over every dispute. He speaks of religions that are excused for bad behavior. Did the 990,000 Christians who were killed since 2009 somehow escape his news feed? The Jews who are blocked from speaking out on social media, do they not deserve a voice? Mr. Molinari goes on to blame the “media,” Fox News in par ticular, for spreading false information. Not once since President Trump was proven right on any issue has CNN or MSN offered a retraction, never mind an apology. Not one Trump supporter that I know believes Donald Trump is infallible. That is his particular trait that we love. He doesn’t speak like a sleek, slippery, slimy politician. And yet, he gets the job done. The first step is always the hardest, Mr. Molinari. Now perhaps a support group for those suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome is in order. Patricia Conlon Whiting
Media Bias Is Widespread The word bias refers to showing an unjustified favoritism toward something or someone. Thus, on a very simplistic level, media bias refers to the media exhibiting an unjustifiable favoritism as they cover the news. When
news reports, those reports present viewers with an inaccurate, unbalanced, and/ or unfair view of the world around them. The definition of media bias is a lot like Supreme Court justice Potter Stewart’s definition of pornography “I know it when I see it.” Media bias is real. It reduces the quality of journalism, and it fosters distrust among readers. Hiding behind the First Amendment the mainstream media constantly blankets the public with inaccurate slanted hit pieces and have become no more than the far left propaganda wing of the Democrat party. To name a few CNN, MSNBC, Washington Post and the NY Times. Much of the public doesn’t realize just how strict the code of conduct that journalists have traditionally followed. The Journalist’s Creed stands in bronze at the National Press Club in Washington, DC for all to see, it states in part that “individual responsibility may not be escaped by pleading another’s instructions or another’s dividends.” I challenge any and all who call themselves journalists, at any and all professional levels to read the creed and then perform a sincere inventory of his or her journalistic practices. Conservatives are an alien species in many newsrooms. The resulting slanted (and occasionally hostile) coverage leaves conservatives rightly distrustful. This breeds the perception that the media is out to get them, and gives credence to the saying “fake news.” Opinion or fact or somewhere in between the results of this bias include slanted news, withheld information, warped priorities, and discrediting news sources that cover stories they intentionally ignore. The question is what ever happened to the free press; what ever happened to honest reporting? Art Mooney Little Egg Harbor
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BERKELEY – The Manitou Park Volunteer Fire Company presents their Annual All You Can Eat Roast Beef Dinner & Gift Auction on April 27, 4-7 p.m., at the Holiday City South Clubhouse, 139 Santiago Dr., Berkeley. Dinner includes fruit cocktail appetizer, roast beef, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, vegetables, rolls, beverages, coffee and dessert. No doggie
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BERKELEY – Berkeley Recreation Summer Camp returns! We have some exciting enhancements, such as being able to utilize Central Regional Middle School for the first three weeks of camp. Your child will be dropped off at the Middle School and get a short break from the heat before returning to our usual location at Veterans Park. See details in the camp booklet. Also, we have an online Early Bird Special! Online Early Bird Registration runs May 1-7. Save and register online! Early Bird Camp fees: $160 for the first child, $135 for each
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BEACHWOOD – Calling All Cats Rescues is hosting their 5th annual Kitten Shower on April 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Beachwood Fire Department. Admission is free. Volunteers will be available to discuss adoption, or volunteer/foster opportunities. A free buffet lunch will be open to the public. Meet and play with the kittens of the
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Alice In Wonderland Ventures Onto Grunin Main Stage
TOMS RIVER — Follow the White Rabbit! Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice in Wonderland” comes to the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, on College Drive in Toms River. Join us for a rollicking journey through the mixed-up world just the other side of the Looking Glass. All ages will enjoy the hilarious hijinks and glorious fun — complete with the Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit, and, of course, Alice. This madcap adventure delivers toe-tapping tunes
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Take Home A Furry Friend On National Adoption Day
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Have you been searching for that special “fur-ever” friend to join your family? You’re in luck! On April 30, the Ocean County Animal Facilities (OCAF) will celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with a special adoption event. Adopt, don’t shop. Help OCAF to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats by adopting a lovable furry friend. “Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is a great way to remind people that there are so many precious cats and dogs waiting for homes at our two county animal facilities,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “With the abundance and variety of cats and dogs to choose from there is never a reason for anyone to shop at a puppy mill.” The adoption event will take place during a week-long celebration of National Adoption Day. For the entire week of April 29, OCAF will offer reduced adoption fees on all adoptable pets. “People interested in owning a pet should always be reminded to adopt responsibly. An animal’s care is a lifelong commitment and should never be an impulse decision. Do your homework and make sure you find the pet that fits your lifestyle,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator. All of the dogs and cats up for adoption at this event are spayed/neutered,
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story worse for everyone. He already knows that you disapprove of her. I can assure you of that. He already hears your voice in his head. What I would do is make suggestions of moving towards new experiences. Have him join a gym, do volunteer work, get a second job. In everything that I mentioned he will be meeting new faces, trying new things and most likely feel better about himself. His self esteem will clearly improve. His girlfriend may find new respect for him as well. Your son is 23 and must make his own choices. If they are the wrong choices, I don’t know of anyone who has always done the right thing. I wish you and your family well. 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
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. at 732-840-5566. “Home Health Care with Feeling.” Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services Inc. serving NJ, PA, DEL in adult and pediatric home health care.
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In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if you/they are injured.
The Standard Policy does provide medical Michael J. Deem expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” By choosing the “Limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing. Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.
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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Seaside Park - Yearly Lease, Beautiful Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Apartment with Spectacular Sunrises from Private Deck, SUPER Clean and Quiet $1900. 908-278-5491. (19) 75 Yr Old Male Veteran - Looking to rent a room in whiting area. I have very good reference. 201-850-0323. (20) 55+ Crestwood V-6 - Whiting 2 Bedroom, EIK, 1 1/2 bath, garage, newly updated. $975.00 mo. + utilities, 1 1/2 month security. NO PETS, NON-SMOKER. 732 716-1386. (20)
Auto For Sale 2008 Chrysler Pacifica V6 - Auto, all power, leather seats. Only 89K. Red. Seats six. Holiday City. $6,500. 848-226-2474. (19)
Garage Sale G a r a g e S a l e - 7 6 M o n t s e rrat Street, Toms River. Friday 4/26/19 from 8am-3pm. Saturday 4/27/19 from 9am-4pm. (18) Garage Sale - 1781 Camden Ave (Corner of Chilvers), Whiting. Furniture, tools and more. Saturday 5/4/19, 9am-1pm. Rain date 5/5/19. (20)
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) We Buy Cars Trucks & Vans - Any make, year, or Condition Top Dollar$ Paid more than anybody call for your offer. 609-384-1036 Richard. (21) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (22) 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) C a s h - To p d o l l a r, p a i d f o r junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (18)
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Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n)
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)
Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10.00/hr. 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. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (22)
Don Carnivale Painting - Specializing interiors. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (19)
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House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (18) Experienced Aide - Provide personal care, shopping, cooking, driving. Katherine 609-529-6522. (20) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800. 732-678-7584, Tony. (11)
School Bus/ Trip Drivers Wanted Ocean County runs and athletic trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements needed. Willing to train up to $19.50 per hour. 732-905-5100. (22)
Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (20)
PT Receptionist - The Pines, A Full Service Senior Living Community, is looking for a part time receptionist for our Healthcare Community.The selected individual should be enthusiastic and customer service focused. Hours for the position are Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. This individual will answer phones and greet visitors coming into our healthcare center. Light administrative work so experience with Microsoft Office is required. Email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting. org or apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-849-2047. EOE. (22)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (28)
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) 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 Laundromat Attendant - For PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (19) Custodians Needed - 1 full time, 1 part time. Friendly upbeat atmosphere. Adult Community Clubhouse duties. (22) CNA - The Pines is looking for experienced C N A's to work FT or PT on our Skilled Nursing Unit. Full Time 3-11, Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. WE have a weekend program that 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. (22)
Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (17) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (22) Don't Like Or Have The Time For Ironing? - Let me do it for you. Please call 732-886-0134. $25/hour. (18) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732506-7787 or 646-643-7678. (19) Driver - Handling all your transportation needs. Airports, NYC, AC. 5 Star Service. Senior discounts. Call Kevin 732-644-2361. (19) JoAnn Cares - Part time help for seniors. I can do companionship, prepare lunch, light shopping and light cleaning. Call JoAnn 908-783-7985. (19)
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28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic
OCEAN COUNTY – On August 29, 2019, the Ocean County Mayor’s Association presents the 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic. This event enables Ocean County mayors, corporations, and friends to renew and strengthen relationships vital to our Ocean County high schools and communities, and provides an opportunity to help students who need financial assistance. Proceeds from this golf outing fund the scholarship program. The golf outing over the past 27 years has awarded over $690,000 in scholarships. The Ocean County Mayor’s Association awards 20 $1,000 scholarships to one high school senior from each Ocean County high school. Four additional $500 scholarships
are awarded to students attending Ocean County Vocational Technical schools. The association also awards $5,000 to the Trustees of the Ocean County College for a scholarship fund distributed to incoming OCC freshmen. In addition, the William T. Hornidge Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to the person who achieved the highest academic record achieved during four years attending high school, the David M. Simmons Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000, the Russell K. Corby Scholarship, and Arthur P. Petracco memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 each to students entering various fields. Rain date: Sept. 19, 2019. For more information, contact April D. Elley, OCMA Administrator at 732-644-0657.
NAMI Ocean County Provider Fair
TOMS RIVER – You are invited to come and meet Ocean County provider agencies for mental health, housing, and substance abuse treatment and to learn about their resources and services on May 1, 4:30 to 7 p.m. The Provider Fair will be in the Periodical Area of the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library before and after the Celebrating Wellness Event. This annual Provider Fair features representatives from service agencies in our area that support children and adults affected by mental illnesses and/or substance abuse. You can pick up free literature describing available services and meet providers faceto-face, learn details about their current and
new services and obtain answers to your questions. Light refreshments will be provided in the Green Room, free of charge. Sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Ocean County. NAMI Ocean County meets in the Ocean County Cafeteria, 129 Hooper Avenue, Toms River on the second Wednesday of each month between 630 and 900 PM. NAMI is the nation’s largest grass roots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. For more information and assistance please call NAMI Voicemail at 732-244-4401.
Bereavement Support Group
WHITING – The next meeting will be on Friday, May 31 at 1 p.m. in Deerfield Hall D & E room Crestwood Village VI, 6 Congasia Rd. Anthony Lipari, D. Min. will speak on the stages of grief. Everyone is welcome, not just Village VI. The meetings are from 1-3 p.m. in the D &
E room. Social time and refreshments are served. The last meeting of this session is on June 28. There will be no meeting July and August. For information call Rosie at 732-8811044. Please leave your name and about support group.
8th Annual International Beer, Wine & Food Festival
RED BANK – The 8th Annual International Beer, Wine and Food Fest (International Festival) is set for Sunday, May 5, from 12 to 6 p.m. in Red Bank’s White Street parking lot. Sponsored by Heineken and The Asbury Park Press, the event promises a worldwide selection of food, beverages, music and fun for all ages. “The 2019 International Festival falls on Cinco De Mayo and promises to provide flavorful beverages and taste sensations from near and far,” said James Scavone, Executive Director of Red Bank RiverCenter and organizer of the event. “The fiesta atmosphere is complete with a non-stop lineup of acclaimed local and nationally known music on two stages. More than a dozen vendors, a petting zoo, children’s rides and games will round out the activities.” An impressive showcase of bands will be presented on the festival’s East and West stages including: The Weeklings (Beatles & English Classics); The Nerds (All American Rock & Pop); Decade (Neil Young Tribute, Canadian); Matt O’Ree Band (All-American Rock); Melissa Otero (Latin Pop); Verdict (Reggae, Calypso & Caribbean); Edelweiss Oompah Band (German, Polish & Slovenian); Mexican Street Band (Mexican); Atlantic Watch Pipes & Drums (Scottish Classics). The event’s full music schedule begins at noon and can be viewed here. A dozen of Red Bank’s notable eateries
will be serving up the town’s best eclectic and global fare: authentic Mexican tacos, sriracha fried clams strips, bang bang shrimp, gyros, chicken tikka masala, vegetable samosas, mac n’cheese balls, fried calamari, short rib grilled cheese, lobster rolls, and tempura pork belly sliders with spicy papaya slaw. International dessert favorites include cannolis, zeppoles, eclairs, Dutch funnel cakes, and American apple pie fries. “The International Festival gives attendees the ability to sample and experience Red Bank’s eclectic business community all in one place,” said Scavone. “Families, residents, and people new to the area can truly experience the best of what Red Bank has to offer all for a good cause.” Proceeds from the $5 entrance fee will be split between three Red Bank-based benefactors: the Cancer Center at Riverview Medical Center (provides exceptional treatment and healing services in a tranquil healing environment), LunchBreak (provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to those in need), and Red Bank RiverCenter (the non-profit organization that has managed Red Bank’s Special Improvement District since 1991). All this fun can be had for $5 per person; Children 10 and under are admitted free. Parking will be free throughout Red Bank on the day of the festival. For more information, visit RedBank.org.
Trooper Youth Week 2019
NEW JERSEY – Trooper Youth Week 2019 applications are available! The deadline for submission has been extended until Friday, May 3, 2019. Trooper Youth Week classes will run from July 22 to July 26 and from July 29 to August 2. Trooper Youth Week is a residential youth education program developed by the New Jersey State Police. This program presents
simulated law enforcement programs for male and female students who have completed their junior year and are entering their senior year of high school. The week includes lectures, presentations, military drill, physical exercise and more, simulating the NJSP recruit training experience. For more information visit: njsp.org/trooper -youth-week/index.shtml.
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Vendors Wanted! BERKELEY – Vendors are needed for both locations of the 2019 Farmer’s Markets! Join us at our popular Bayville location on Rt. 9 or our new spot in South Seaside Park, next to Island Beach State Park. The Bayville Market will begin May 28 every Tuesday through October and is located at 630 Atlantic City Boulevard (Route 9 South).
The South Seaside Park market will begin May 17, every Monday and Friday through October, and is located at 2401 Central Avenue. Secure your spot today! For more information and forms, visit BTREC.org. Please call our office at 732269-4456 or email Felicia at ffraulo@twp. berkeley.nj.us.
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BERKELEY – Come out and support Emiliana’s Hope Foundation while watching your favorite Berkeley Township School District teachers play against the other schools on May
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Substitutes Wanted BERKELEY – If you have 60 college credits, you are eligible to substitute in Berkeley Township Schools. To apply, visit btboe.org. Click on Board of Education, Employment Opportunities, and complete an application.
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Autism Awareness Month
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Our greenhouses are filled with a vast array of colors to brighten up your day! Come visit and let us help you with all your landscape & flower garden needs! –Photos courtesy Berkeley Township School District BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District celebrated National Autism Awareness Month during the month of April. On Light It Up Blue Day, April 10, 2019, staff and students wore blue to show support for autism aware-
ness. Parents and families attended a Light It Up Blue Breakfast sponsored by the PTA and ate blue bagels! Students and staff posed in front of the blue wall. Classes read stories to learn about the ways we are all unique and different.
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BUSINESS PROFILE There is a uniting factor between us all that has been written about in c ount les s stor ies, poems and songs and probably most simply said by John Howard Payne in his work titled “Home Sweet Home.” Be it ever so humble, there’s no plac e like home. Home is not just a building to store possessions, home is where the heart is, home is a place for family, home is comfort, home is shared values and home is security. Home is also in most cases, the biggest investment and source of equity in a person’s life. Ensuring that one’s home is at its utmost optimum value is where Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling, loc ated at 248 6 Ridgeway Boulevard in Manchester, comes into prominence. Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling has a long standing reputation as high quality installers and distributors of aluminum products in the Toms River, Berkeley and Manchester area. Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling is owned and operated by the Jeffers family. The Jeffers family has been a proud staple of the community since 1967. Robert Jeffers opened Jeffers A luminum & Remod eling in a store front property on Route 37
Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling in Toms River. In 2003 a sister company was branched off of Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling and became known as Mid Jersey Building Supply, a leading wholesale building materials supply company. Both companies are operated by Bob, his wife Bonnie, and their son Robert at the Manchester location on Ridgeway Boulevard. In order to serve the n e e ds of t h e va lu e d customers in the most convenient, efficient and effective manner, as well as to accommodate the growth and expansion of the business, Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling has consolidated and merged with Mid Jersey Building Supply. Both businesses are now housed under one huge roof at the much bigger and brighter showroom at the Ridgeway Boulevard location. Though the location has been changed, what has not changed is the high qualit y, honest y and standards offered by Jef fer s A luminum & Remodeling as well as the exc ellenc e in assistance and service. A bove all else, what has not changed is the tremendous value that is added to your home when any improvement project is done. The Jef fers family pr ides themselves on the stel-
lar reputation they have est ablished over the past 42 years. Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling offers many different products and services. They offer everything from windows by Silverline and Northeast, Therma-Tru exterior doors and Reeb interior doors and trim and Larson storm doors. They also have a selection of custom Dumont and Princeton aluminum railings and Berkeley and Mt. Vernon vinyl railings. Homeowners can makeover the exterior of the homes with siding, stone fronts, columns and roofing. All are available at Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling. Their installation manager Joe Lewkowic z has been with the Jeffers for 20 years. He is always willing to take the time to discuss remodeling options with customers. For those who wish to increase the size of their home with an addition, or for those just looking to bring some of the outdoor space indoors, Jef fers A lu minum & Remodeling offers Scenic View and Comfort Plus enclosures that are sure to add elegance and value to any home. For others who prefer to enjoy the outdoors more fully, Jeffers Aluminum carries a line of custom crafted awnings and patio covers to shield the sun as well as the selection of screen rooms to let one enjoy the outdoors without those annoying and oft time disease carrying summer pests. Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling also offers c omplete and exper t custom kitchen and bathroom design, installation and cabinetry. Cabinets in brands such as Wolf, Fabuwood, CNC and JK, as well as granite, corian and laminated Formica counter tops. Great care is taken to ensure to get
the measuring right the first time. In some cases, a complete kitchen, including counter tops can be delivered in as little a three days. “We stand behind everything,” said Bob Jeffers. “We are here today and we are here tomorrow.” Offering personal guidance, assistance, solutions and support through any home improvement or remodeling project is something that is not offered and not available at the big box stores. That is what Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling is all about. They are there for you. Family owned and family operated. The reputation of the business and family dedication along with their longtime trusted employees, some of whom have been a part of Jeffers Aluminum for over 20 years, is a strong testament to the stability and reliability offered by the Jeffers family at Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling. For you next home remodeling, repair or renovation project, stop by the Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling showroom located at 2486 Ridgeway Boulevard in Manchester and say hello to the friendly faces of Bob, Bonnie, Bobby and Joe.
Even the mascot Jake the dog wears a smile. A true family welcome at a true family owned business of savings, value and expert ser-
vice. Jeffers Aluminum & Remodeling is opened Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and can be reached by calling 732-657-9000.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 27 - may 3 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use your charm this week. People might be so glad to see your smiling face they may overlook your foot in the door. Small rifts over finances will disappear quickly if you don’t overreact to unexpected changes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the week ahead, you might have the urge to go on a mission to heal the ills of the world. Your high-minded objectives will seem exciting to some people but may just seem odd and eccentric to others. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you were a pencil you would be sharpened to a fine point and ready to go. In the upcoming week you will find it easy to deal with any kind of work that requires accuracy. A loved one may be lost in minutia. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cliches are often repeated because the truths they represent are well worth repeating. As this week unfolds you might find a cliche that bears remembering because it works wonders on your attitude. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Off with the old and onwards to embrace the new. A chance for a change of scene can make your week ahead exciting and rewarding. You may participate in a transition that involves a coworker or family member. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you want to waste time this week, waste it well. Pleasant surroundings will raise your spirits and soothe your soul. Spoil yourself with soft pillows and aromatherapy products or spend some time at the local spa.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It wasn’t only Elvis who could sing, “love me tender.” In the upcoming week key relationships may become closer, sweeter and more rewarding. A chance meeting could help you make better financial choices. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): New friends recharge your social battery. You may shine at the workplace and receive commendations. Your practical business sense may be at odds with your desire for luxurious possessions in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The biggest hearted people make the biggest gestures. You could bite off more than you can chew in the week ahead by saying “yes” just to be cooperative when saying “no” might be the better response. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Reach out and do your research. In the week to come you might be prompted to analyze someone’s motivations and conduct investigations. It is always better to have too much information, rather than not enough. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Where there’s a will there’s a way. Get pet projects off the ground in the early part of the week while your energy and enthusiasm for something new and different is at a peak. Keep a lid on unnecessary spending. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may enjoy an elevated level of optimism in the week ahead. Put your irons into the fire as early in the week as possible while your energy levels are high. Focus on making purchases that uplift your spirits.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Teach Your Children To Bake Like A Pro Pastry Chef Over Spring Break By Wolfgang Puck Spring break is almost here. If you have schoolaged children or grandchildren, you’ve probably been thinking about how you’ll keep them busy. Some people have booked family trips, while others have planned one-week springtime camp sessions. But for most of us, I suspect, the week winds up being a day-to-day thing, with play dates, trips to movies or museums and other one-off activities to pass the time. With that in mind, let me suggest a perfect activity for grown-ups and kids to share; one that will yield dividends everyone can enjoy all week long and then even go on enjoying on Easter. Of course, I’m talking about baking cookies. But not just any cookies! I’d like to share a recipe that yields some of the best chocolate chunk cookies I’ve ever tasted, recently dreamed up by my pastry team to serve at this year’s Governors Ball following the Oscars ceremony on Feb. 24. Since the cookies were developed and prepared in a professional kitchen, I thought I would share the recipe in a format similar to what the pros use when baking: All of the measurements here are metric. There’s a good reason for that. Though there is often artistry in the way baked goods are presented, pastry making is also a science, in which precision is essential to produce the ideal results. And the metric system helps make that possible. Why? Because all of the ingredients are weighed right down to the last gram; and with 28.35 grams in 1 ounce, the metric system yields much more precise results than our old imperial measurements. How do you measure that way in an American kitchen? Fortunately, countertop digital metric scales are relatively inexpensive today and can be found easily in well-stocked kitchen stores or online. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use, practice measuring with a few ingredients, and you’ll have the hang of it in no time. While you’re shopping for your scale, also look for the highest-quality chocolate for these cookies. I like the Jivara variety of milk chocolate from Valrhona, which contains 40 percent cacao solids and tastes less sweet but more chocolaty. The recipe also includes caramelized pecans that you’ll find easy to make; all the easier if you prepare them in a bigger batch than you’ll need just for the cookies. The rest will store well in an airtight container, to be used in a future cookie batch, sprinkled over ice cream or enjoyed as a snack. So there you have it: A cookie recipe that does it all, offering delicious results from a fun yet educational spring break activity that also provides dividends for your holiday dessert table! MILK CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS Makes about 6 dozen cookies 266 grams (about 2 sticks plus 2 3/4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) cubes 266 grams (about 1 1/3 cups) granulated sugar 266 grams (about 1 1/3 cups) light brown sugar
118 grams shelled raw eggs (about 2 large eggs) 9 grams (just over 2 teaspoons) vanilla extract 532 grams (about 4 2/3 cups sifted) all-purpose flour 9 grams (1 1/4 teaspoons) baking soda 4 grams (3/4 teaspoon) salt 354 grams (about 12 1/2 ounces) Valrhona Jivara milk chocolate, coarsely chopped 177 grams (about 1 1/4 cups) caramelized pecans (recipe follows) In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar and light brown sugar. Mix on speed 2 for 2 minutes. Then, raise the speed to 4 and continue mixing for 4 minutes longer, until the mixture looks like a creamy. Reduce the speed back to 2 and add the eggs one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each addition. Add the vanilla, continue to beat briefly to incorporate, and then stop the machine. In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Turn the machine back on to speed 1 and sprinkle in the sifted ingredients, beating for 1 minute and stopping as needed to make sure that all the ingredients are incorporated. Add the chocolate and pecans, and continue mixing just until fully incorporated. Position an oven rack to the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 310 F. Line 1 or more baking sheets with parchment paper. (If using only 1 sheet, be sure to let it cool between batches.) With a 1-ounce (30-mL) scoop, scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, allowing about 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) between each scoop. Bake the cookies until they have spread out evenly and are golden brown around the edges but still slightly soft in the center, about 10 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and leave the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Continue baking more batches; or refrigerate the dough for up to three days; or, if you like, freeze scoops of dough, and package them for future baking. Store the baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. CARAMELIZED PECANS Makes about 1 kilogram (6 cups) 661 grams (about 6 cups) pecan pieces 331 grams (about 2 2/3 cups) confectioners’ sugar 8 grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) sea salt In a medium pot, combine the pecans, sugar and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring continuously and keeping a close eye on the nuts, until the sugar has melted completely, coating the nuts and turning a light caramel-brown color. Immediately empty the nuts onto a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper and, with a metal spoon or spatula, quickly spread them out in a single layer. Leave at room temperature until the nuts have cooled completely. Store in an airtight container at 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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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