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–Photos by Chris Lundy Ron Jones shows some of the wheelchairs that can be borrowed. (Right) Jean Decicco is the new executive director of Somebody CARES. (Right, bottom) Dominic Lupico talks about supplies in the warehouse of equipment for loan. By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Started in 1977, the volunteer network Somebody CARES originally stood for Crestwood Assistance Referral and Essential Services. It has since broadened its spectrum so that the C in CARES could stand for “Communities.” The group of volunteers handles a variety of tasks for things that fall through the cracks for local senior groups, said Jean Decicco, who took over as the new ex-
ecutive director after Pat Zyla retired. “Our goal is to bring CARES to all the communities,” she said. Part of this is educating the residents of what they can offer. Most people know the Dial-A-Ride part of Somebody CARES, but not the rest, she said. For example, if you come home from the hospital, they can bring six meals. They send greeting cards to all the residents at nursing homes in Whiting. They can (Care - See Page 4)
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“Fire Watch” In Place While MTHS Smoke Alarms Were Down
By Kimberly Bosco MANCHESTER – After a power surge took out the electrical panel, students at Manchester Township High School went without working smoke alarms for months at the beginning of this school year, according to school officials. Superintendent David Trethaway told Jersey Shore Online that a power surge destroyed the fire panel and system in August. At the end of October, he informed that the process of replacing it would be complete in the beginning of November. Prior to the fix, “We had since worked with our insurance carrier, worked with sending and getting a replacement for the board and went through the necessary channels to get the proper certifications and approvals,” said Trethaway. (Alarms - See Page 4)
Officials Discuss Use Of Land
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township Officials are expected to approve a land donation on 45 Colonial Drive during its December 16 meeting. A public hearing will be heard on an ordinance accepting the land donation of block 48, lot 3. Councilman Sam Fusaro described the property as a “50-acre parcel. We can use that. We are very thankful for this gift. The residents would also like to see the skating rink that has not been used for the last 20 years removed.” Colonial is the road the municipal building (Land - See Page 5)
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also give daily wellness calls. “There’s a huge need in the community,” she said. The residents here might not have family to look after them. Or, they might have family, but the family doesn’t visit. People also have trouble asking for help. They have difficulty swallowing their pride after being independent their whole lives. “We’re here for you,” she said. The organization is entirely volunteer. They only make their money from services and from donations. Bequests are a welcome source of money for keeping the programs afloat. “Seniors helping other seniors” is their mission, and it’s true since all the workers are volunteers from the senior communities. They will assist with special services, getting people connected to services they need. For example, helping with signing them up for PAAD or Senior Gold, both services that help seniors afford medication. The office is open Mondays, Tuesdays,
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Continued From Page 1 Despite investigating the “proper channels” right away, Trethaway added that the process takes time. In the meantime, a “fire watch” system was set up at the high school. “We adjusted our workforce to three shifts in order to cover the building 24-7 for a legal fire watch which is required,” he said.
There is a schedule that dictates when these professionals come in. Food Truck There is also a food truck that comes about once a month to the clubhouse of Crestwood Village VI. It’s handled by Fulfill, which was formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, but Somebody CARES helps. Fulfill requires participants fill out a simple form to register the first time, said Somebody CARES vice president Rosalie Honan. After that, participants are given a card and they are good for any food truck event that Fulfill does, all throughout the region. Dial-A-Ride The most well-known service they provide is Dial-A-Ride. Here’s how it works. Somebody CARES has a garage and a dispatch office on Schoolhouse Road. If someone needs a ride somewhere, they call in. The dispatcher sends a car around. The driver picks someone up and drops them off at their location. Then, when the appointment is done, they call again and get picked up and dropped off at their house. If you can’t drive anymore, the service can
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Those stationed as fi re watch were responsible for going around and checking areas of the school. They were paid an extra stipend for the job. The cost of a replacement panel was $80,000. This and the overtime for employees on fire watch were covered by insurance, he said. At the time that the smoke alarms were down, a concerned citizen reached out to
Jersey Shore Online with concerns of staff sleeping overnight in the school to act as human smoke detectors. To this accusation, Trethaway clarified: “Obviously, our staff is not sleeping but they need to follow a set series of surveillance and protocols detailed by the fi re officials.” Manchester administration worked with fi re officials throughout the process, ex-
plaining that it was necessary to have a fire watch system in place to monitor potential dangers over nights and weekends. While the school was occupied regularly throughout the day, there was no need for additional monitoring, Trethaway said. While parents in the district were not notified by the school about the issue at any point, school officials explained that it was not necessary nor was it legally required.
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Continued From Page 1 is on. It joins Routes 37 and 70. Township officials also took care of a land sale at 401 Foster Street during the meeting when a couple came up to the dais to complete the transaction. Another item removed from the agenda was authorizing a preliminary investigation to determine qualification as an area in need of redevelopment. An “area in need of redevelopment” is one in which something exists on it, but is underutilized. Town officials would designate the land as “in need of redevelopment” and it would allow more leeway in what can be done with the land, and they can also apply for funding. Peggy Middaugh, of Churchill Road asked members of the governing body about the township’s natural resources inventory of 2004 and if it would be using that inventory as opposed to one taken in 1990 in the review of such areas. Township Business Administrator Donna Markulic said that the most current one would be used for any cases of redevelopment review. Township Attorney Angela Koutsouris said that the idea of identifying redevelopment areas within the township involves a process where the suggested area would have to be brought up for review to the council or the township’s planning board. Councilman Robert A. Hudak said, “I think it needs to be fleshed out. I think we need to table it for tonight.” Councilman Fusaro agreed with the need to
The Manchester Times, December 14, 2019, Page 5 table the resolution for the same reason. He also said that any actual plan for redevelopment could occur “until a plan is completed and approved by the council.” Middaugh, who is a member of the township’s environmental commission, asked about the process involved in identifying a potential site for redevelopment in the township. The council or a vendor can identify such a site and Fusaro said that “we have to see what the plan is. There are at least seven steps down that path.” Hudak said the environmental commission would be involved in that process. Shared Services The subject of shared services also came up. One resident remarked that they hoped the council would monitor all shared service arrangements at the end of the year to see what their benefits to the township were. Fusaro said each arrangement has been monitored. “It is balancing out.” The council did pull a resolution involving the authorization of a shared services agreement between the township and the Board of Education for Class III special law enforcement officers from the agenda for reasons of additional review.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Give Thanks, And Give Your Opinions I’m seeing a lot of articles online about how to deal with family members who don’t agree with your political beliefs during the holidays. What’s supposed to be a nice time to get together tur ns into a Facebook argument in real time. Shouting, arguments of bad faith, “whataboutism.” It can spiral quicker than a spiral ham. The other option could happen, too, when everyone is walking on eggshells because you’re never sure when your sister’s idiot boyfriend is going to open his trap and spew some conspiracy theory or something. This opens the door to all the family turmoil you’ve kept buried. The fight quickly gets personal. Why waste your breath telling everyone about the ways they disappointed you over the year? Don’t bother yelling.
Yelling never solved anything. If you feel strongly about something, register your dissention in a fair and open-minded way. If that doesn’t sink in, that’s on them. You can always say you took the high road. Then, afterward, when it’s still gnawing at you, get it off your chest in another way. Write us a letter. One thing you can be sure of is that there are a lot of other readers here who share your pain. And, there are probably a few who need to hear what you have to say because their own family won’t tell them the truth. So, send us a letter talking about the things you shouldn’t talk about at the holiday dinner table (but please don’t write to us complaining about your sister’s idiot boyfriend). Chris Lundy News Editor
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Slow Down, Make Your Own Holidays I have always preferred low key holidays. I see friends and coworkers going crazy trying to organize some event and tr y to manage umpteen schedules of too many people. We need to stop doing this. Not everyone can get everywhere on the holidays, so my thought is, stop trying. Pick a different day. It isn’t Christmas or Thanksgiving or whatever you celebrate that makes the day special and puts fond memories in your heart. It’s the gathering itself. Pick a different day. Get everyone together on a day that doesn’t have any impor t ance on the calendar. Those will be the memories you will cherish, instead of trying to get to three family dinners, packing up kids and presents and spending half the time in the car. Just my opinion. I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season and don’t let yourself get too stressed out. Greg Gale Toms River
Governor Has To Stop School Cuts My name is Andrea McEwan. I am born and raised in Toms River. I am also a mother with two students in Toms River Regional Schools, and an employee for the last four years. I represent 2,400 staff members, 15,500 students, over 30,000 parents, more than 110,000 community members - 76,000 of whom are registered voters in Toms River and its surrounding communities. Because of school funding cuts from Senate Bill S-2, I may lose my job, my child will see fewer educational opportunities, my property values will likely fall. S-2 is causing Toms River
Letters To The Editor Regional Schools fiscal es! Athletic programs are cian in office now or retired distress. The District has already cut staff positions. Funding for supplies and extracurriculars is reduced, and non-mandated programs like full day kindergarten are being considered for cuts in the near future. If state aid cuts continue as planned, our district will be stripped of millions. 400 positions would be cut for the long term. Academic progress will be hurt for years to come. The impact will change not only our schools but our towns for generations to come. All children deserve an adequately funded public education! Ocean County has one of the largest concentrations of opioid overdoses, foreclosures, and homelessness. (We also have the highest number of veterans in any NJ county.) Our low income population has doubled in the past decade with some of our district schools now having over 50 percent free and reduced lunch eligibility and special education populations continue to rise as well, with related expenses. We were the region hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy, from which as a community we are still recovering fi nancially and emotionally. Many have yet to rebuild. Parents here rely on our schools to care for our children’s academic and social-emotional health. We know children learn best from teachers who love them, in classrooms with low student/ teacher ratios where differentiated instruction is well practiced. How will they feel that love and get the individual attention they need with student/teacher ratios increasing each year due to the cuts forced by S-2? Who will encourage our reluctant learners to go to class and get good grades when athletic and co-cur ricular programs are a thing of the past because we can’t afford to pay the staff? Who will keep our at risk youth off the streets? Kids need coach-
really character education in disguise and they change lives. Without them our children will suffer. Toms R iver Regional School District has the second lowest cost per pupil (at $16,300) of almost 100 large NJ schools. We operate $37 million under adequacy for our current enrollment. Despite that, we win awards for excellence in education and financial practices. Our teachers have become masters of doing more with less and admin relentlessly pursues grant funding to fi ll the gaps but that can only go so far. SFRA and S2 are pitting district against district and student against student. All children deserve adequately funded schools. No child should lose access to educational programs and resources so another can gain. As ou r gover nor and elected officials, you have the power to do the right thing. By acting now you will support all children in the state and prevent the destruction of real lives and communities. Please stop all state aid cuts for the Toms River Regional School Dist r ict. Please work with our administration on long term change. Toms River Regional students, staff and the communities of Beachwood, Pine Beach, South Toms River and Toms River are counting on you. Andrea McEwan Toms River
Liberals Need To Stop Already I am a 90-year-old Korean War veteran (1950-1952Honorable Discharge). I am so disgusted with the liberals in our country who are ready to give everything to everyone, including illegal residents, the rights of prisoners in jail to name a few. I agree that every politi-
should make known their taxes and their wealth. Where will the Clinton Foundation be on this one? (Speaking of Bengazi Hillary’s husband Slick Willie the draft dodger, who was legally impeached and got away with it.) I now suggest these liberals and their Hollywood friends take their game out of our great country. God bless everyone – white, black, Asian, Latino – as one nation under God. God bless our military, living and dead who made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. My ultimate prayer is for all of us to agree and make things better for our country. John C. Farrell Barnegat
The Death March Home Congestion from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Brick Boulevard in Brick to Hooper Avenue in Silverton...We all travel this road to nowhere. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., it’s a death march, let alone to make one light. It’s crazy. Everyone traveling this road knows the pain to drive on it. Maybe at 4 a.m. or midnight is the best time to travel this heavily congested route with no plan to improve it. How about making the traffic lights extended and timed to the other four lights in the area to get the traffic flowing? Everyone young and old are st uck, cutting each other off and getting into altercations on a daily basis. The police in Brick do a good job in enforcing the rules of the road but the cars overflowing from all intersections to the main avenue is overwhelming to say the least. Can Brick and Toms River fi x this problem? Patrick Casterlin Toms River
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Prosecutor’s Office Launches “Ocean County Cares”
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – A new program launched by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is aiming to help kids that have been affected in some way by a traumatic event. Ocean County Cares was created by the OCPO in cooperation with the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association and the Ocean County Association of School Administrators. “OCEAN COUNTY CARES is based on a model presented to me by Christopher Jakim, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas of New York and New Jersey (HIDTA),” stated Prosecutor Billhimer. “It really works as a tool for our law enforcement officers and school officials to communicate after any child is exposed to an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) that involved the police.” The Ocean County Cares program is meant to help local law enforcement and school administration with mitigating the negative affects experienced by kids that have been exposed to a traumatic event. “A recent national survey revealed that 60% of children have been exposed to violence, crime or abuse. The data tells us that prolonged exposure to ACE’S can seriously undermine kid’s ability to focus, behave appropriately, and learn. Such exposure leads to difficulties in school, including truancy, suspension, dropping out, or involvement in the juvenile justice system,” Prosecutor Billhimer added. Prosecutor Billhimer issued a Law Enforcement Directive codifying the process, which states that whenever an officer responds to a situation where a school aged child is present and may have experienced an ACE, the officer is required to complete a standardized form that is distributed to a designated point of contact at the child’s school. No specifics or details of the incident are provided, instead, the notification only serves to alert the school about the student’s exposure to a potentially traumatic event and allows for the appropriate resources to be utilized to address the needs of the student. “The good news is, a lot of our police departments and individual schools in Ocean County were already doing this, OCEAN COUNTY CARES just formalizes the process so that children can get the attention they need,” said Billhimer. BIllhimer credited the Ocean County Chiefs
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Whiting Students Grow Hydroponic Salad MANCHESTER – Whiting Elementary School staff recently enjoyed salads prepared by the school’s autism class, with lettuce grown in their new hydroponic garden. Students took orders from staff who was asked to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bowl) for their salads. Speech Language Specialist Stephanie Boyd and Occupational Therapist Melanie Anderson won a $3,339 NJEA Hipp Foundation Grant to implement a life skills project focused on children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The grant provided three hydroponic garden towers, one vertical composting garden tower, and kid safe cooking equipment. Activities will be aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and teaching children of all ages how to grow and prepare healthy foods for a healthy life. –Photos courtesy Whiting Elementary School “Our goal is to address activities of daily living and help these skills,” said Boyd. “I am working on basic students gain more independence with life conversational skills, eye contact, sentence structure and vocabulary with the students. Melanie is working on both fine motor and sensory skills. We started a formal garden club with the help of Mrs. Webster.” She said the students in the garden club are working on the indoor hydroponic gardens as well as the school’s outdoor gardens. Outdoors, they are currently working on cleanup for the spring. Indoors, students are checking the plants, monitoring water levels and testing the pH of the water. “We are working collaboratively as a school, at all grade and ability levels, to implement this project and gain knowledge and understanding related to both gardening and nutrition,” Boyd stated. The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education awards grants to public school employees to help them bring creative ideas to life.
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which burned and crashed on May 6, 1937. Visitors can also learn about The Cedars , an elite French school for girls and the Rope Mill that was in operation from 1871 to 1911. Visitors can also learn about Whelan’s Central Hotel, the Blue Comet at the Lakehurst Train Station which was the dream of R.B. White president of the Central Railroad of New Jersey in the 1920’s to 1941. The museum is open every Wednesday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and every Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Tours are free but donations are greatly appreciated. For more tour information call 732-575-6904.
Crestwood Village IV Senior Citizen Club To Present Movie Night
WHITING - The Senior Citizen Club at Crestwood Village IV will be showing the movie “Judy” on January 24, 2020. The film stars actress Renee Zellweger as legendary singer Judy Garland. This movie tells the story of Garland’s performances in London but behind the scenes she battles her own management and her marriage. The film is rated R.
Doors open at 4 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. The club will be serving cheeseburgers and French fries. Coffee and cake will be served after dinner. Movie and dinner is $6 and the movie only is $2. Tickets are sold Monday 10-11 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. For information call Jerry at 732-3500230 extension 15.
American Polish Club Of Whiting To Meet
WHITING - The next meeting of the American Polish Club will be at 1:30 p.m. January 15, 2020 at at Village 6, Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road. New members are welcome. You don’t have to be of Polish descent to join. Used, clean clothing and non-perishable food items are collected every month and donated
to “Your Grandmother’s Cupboard” and given to those in need. Refreshments are served following the meeting. Since January weather is unpredictable members will be called if the meeting is cancelled. Call RoseMarie, 732-350-4851 or Maureen, 732-849-0511 for further information.
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Crestwood Village VI To Hold Dance And Coffee Jam
WHITING - A Christian Dance and Coffee Jam will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on January 17, 2020 at Crestwood Village VI Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Rd. Whiting. This free event will include door prizes with your ticket. Call ahead to reserve your ticket by calling 609-501-4948 and ask for John. Tickets are limited and there will be no tickets at the door.
Music provided by Christian Sounds, DJ John Luke. Hear artists like: Aaron Cole, Blanca, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Danny Gokey, Francesca Battistelli, Jeremy Camp, Mandisa, Mercy Me, Phil Wickham, Toby Mac, Jason Gray, Stars Go Dim and Citizen Way. Refreshments will be served, cake and coffee, cookies, soda, water and chips. There is no alcohol at this event and all ages are invited
Bereavement Support Group To Meet
WHITING – The next meeting of the Deerfield Womans Club will be February 28, 2020. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m.at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Rd. Whiting, Anthony Lipari, D.Min. will serve as speaker. The stages of grief will be discussed. Social time and refreshments. Meeting are open to
anyone not just village six residents. There is no meeting in January the spring session starts February dates for spring session are March 27, April 24, May 29 and June 26 break for summer. Attendees do not need to call before hand. For information call Rosie 732- 881-1044
Presbyterian Church To Hold Holiday Services
LAKEHURST – The Presbyterian Church of Lakehurst will hold its holiday services on Christmas Eve. All are invited to come out and enjoy lessons
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Whiting Garden Club 2019-2020 Season
WHITING – The Whiting Garden Club is looking forward to another successful year. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and runs to 12 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Route 539, in Whiting. Remember: no dues! The Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month, with the exception of January, July and August. The schedule, with the planned topics, to date, is: • January 1, 2020: No meeting • February 5, 2020: Speaker Colleen DelVacchio, VNACJ. The group will be making
fresh flower arrangement for hospice patients and Colleen will deliver them • March 4 and April 1, 2020: Speakers TBD • May 6, 2020: Speaker Ellen Karcher, Pleasant Valley Lavender “Lavender Plants” sachet making • June 3, 2020: Rock and/or Flower Pot Painting If you have any questions, or concerns, please feel free to contact one of the coordinators: Fran Reeve at 732-350-7415, Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904 or Cindy Sims at 732-674-4071.
Pizza Night At Unity Hall
WHITING – The Residents Club of Crestwood Village III willhave a pizza night from 5 to 8 p.m. on January 17. several new trips in the new year. Pizza will be served at 5 p.m. with music by Sidecar Carlie from 5 to 8 p.m. Along with pizza there will be soda, coffee and dessert plus a 50/50 raffle.
This BYOB event is $10 per person and tickets can be picked up Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. in Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road. No tickets will be sold at the door for this event. For additional information call Bill Fullem at 732-569-8942.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Recipe Hacks To Make Mealtime Healthier By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. This time of year is when families gather and eat a lot of food. And shop! Today’s focus is how to indulge without increasing the bulge! My intention is to give you some recipe tweaks to make your meals healthier. Here are my best tips: Turmeric. A quarter teaspoon of this spice added to your green bean casserole will go virtually unnoticed from a taste perspective, but it adds some anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory benefits. It also reduces the build up of brain plaque according to some mice studies. Shiitake mushrooms. Using these mushrooms in your stuffing adds some biologically active compounds that may protect against cancer and inflammation. A 2015 study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that regular consumption of these mushrooms resulted in improved immunity, and a reduction in the pro-inflammatory compound C-Reactive Protein. Cauliflower. Most people know about making cauliflower mash, as a substitute for the high-carb regular mashed potatoes. This also prevents a big blood sugar spike! But what about “Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese?” I have the recipe posted at my website and it’s awesome for both children and adults. Coconut Water. In my cranberry sauce recipe, I always replace the plain water with a high quality coconut water and it doesn’t alter the flavor at all! Coconut water is hydrating and it contains compounds that are anti-fungal and antioxidant in nature. It may help if you are prone to kidney stone formation or if you have diabetes. You can
substitute coconut water in any recipe that calls for water. Tea Seed Oil. Tea seed comes from the seeds of Camellia sinensis. That’s the plant that gives us green tea. The Tea Seed oil is cold-pressed and very popular in other countries. With a mild, neutral flavor this would be great to substitute for another inferior oil such as vegetable or canola. It has anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Pumpkin Seed Oil. Add 2 teaspoons to your pumpkin pie filling before cooking it for a profoundly richer flavor and powerful medicinal benefits. It’s rich in vitamin E, zinc, omega fatty acids and is well known to support prostate and breast health. Dried tart cherries. Instead of cranberries (or in addition to), you can cut some dried tart cherries into your stuffing. These are known to contain natural melatonin which is deeply relaxing. They’ve been studied for their ability to support gout. Tart cherries reduce muscle breakdown and speed up recovery during fitness according to studies. They have virtually no fat or sodium and taste very satisfying and not too sweet. Almond Flour. To get the pain-relieving benefits of almonds, use ground almond flour instead of all-purpose flour for your gravy. If you want to reduce the sodium content commonly found in traditional gravy that starts with chicken broth, just substitute plain water! To avoid compromising flavor, you’ll want to add spices like onion and garlic powder, smoked paprika and fresh rosemary. Avocados. Instead of mayo, you can use a crushed avocados as a spread. This might be something you do with leftover turkey subs.
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Officials: Protect Your Pets This Holiday Season
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – While you’re scurrying around to grab those last minute holiday gifts or stringing up the Christmas lights, Ocean County officials remind you to keep your pets and their safety in mind! “The Ocean County Health Department wants you to consider the po-
tential health hazards that come with decorations, food, road trips, parties or having relatives and friends staying at your home during this festive time of year. Many of these things you may not think twice about until it’s too late,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Pets really are crea-
tures of habit, so a change of routine or environment can be stressful.” Officials offer the following tips to keep you r f u r r y f r iends happy and healthy this holiday season: • Keep people food out of the reach of your pet, and ask your guests to do the same • Make sure your pet doesn’t have
any access to treats, especially those containing chocolate, xylitol, grapes/ raisins, onions or other toxic foods • Don’t leave your pet alone in the room with lit candles, a decorated tree or potpourri • Keep holiday plants (especially holly, mistletoe and lilies) out of reach of pets • Consider leaving the tinsel off your tree if you have a cat • Secure your tree to keep it from falling over if your dog bumps it or your cat climbs it. Hanging lemon-scented car air fresheners in the tree may deter your cat from climbing it. • Pack for your pet as well as yourself if you’re going to travel together: i.e. food, medications, copies of medical records, information to help identify your pet if it becomes lost, first aid supplies, etc. • Pets in vehicles should always be safely restrained and should never be left alone in the car in any weather. • Provide a safe place for your pet to escape the excitement (such as a kennel, crate, perching place, scratching post shelf or hiding place) if you’re entertaining guests. • Keep an eye on pets when people are entering or leaving your home. While you’re welcoming hungry guests and collecting coats, a four-legged family member may make a break for it out the door and become lost. • Make sure your pet has proper identif ication with your cur rent contact information – particularly a microchip with up-to-date, registered information. “Unfortunately we see an increase of pets that are brought to the county animal facilities because an owner loses their cat or dog while travelling or visiting,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean C ou nt y He a lt h D e p a r t me nt P u bl ic Health Coordinator. “That’s why it is so impor tant to microchip your pet. The Ocean County Animal Facilities have reunited hundreds of pets with their owners over the years because of the microchip. Otherwise many of those dogs or cats would never have been found by their owners.” In any situation, it is important to be prepared. Officials advise that you know how to get to your 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic before there’s an emergency, talk with your vet in advance to find out where you would need to take your pet, and plan your travel route ahead of time. Always keep these numbers posted in an easy-to-find location in case of emergencies: • Your veterinarian’s clinic phone number and a 24/7 emergency veterinary clinic (if different) • ASPCA Poison Cont rol Hotline: 1-888-426-4435 “Don’t let a mishap that you could’ve easily avoided ruin your holiday,” Regenye added. “Pets can sometimes find trouble but it’s our job to keep them from harm’s way.” For more information about pet health and safety, visit ochd.org.
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Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2 uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to me maintained by the transportation network company (Uber/Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) med-
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Island Singers Present Holiday Program
OCEAN COUNTY – The Island Singers will present two performances of their “Holiday Glow” a choral concert of holiday music this month. The program is free, donations are appreciated and the concert will include American sign language volunteer interpreters. The concerts will take place at 4 p.m. on December 15 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. Beachwood and at 7:30 p.m. on December 21 at Pheasant Run at
the Barnegat Clubhouse, 219 Pine Oak Blvd. Barnegat. Funding for this program is made possible in part by a grant from the New Jersey Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, administered by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage for the Arts through a grant administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The community is invited to attend a special presentation on “Anti-Semitism Then and Now” led by Paul Weinberg of Alden Films on Sunday, December 22, at 2 p.m. at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick (corner of Route 70 and Van Zile Road). The workshop deals with all the categories, types and forms of anti-Semitism from its earliest beginnings to the present. Included in the presentation will be handouts and a Prezi visual. There will also be a Question
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Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Whipping Up Cookie Challenge
FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is excited to announce a cookie dessert competition among chefs in Ocean and Monmouth counties to raise support that will give girls in need access to Girl Scout leadership experiences. “TopCookie: A Girl Scout Cookie Competition” will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, 6-9 p.m., at Asbury Lanes, a vintage bowling alley and entertainment venue in Asbury Park. The delicious fundraising event will feature desserts created by local chefs using iconic Girl Scout cookies, including Do-SiDos, Tagalongs, Samoas, S’mores, Trefoils, Thin Mints, and a new flavor that will be introduced at the start of Girl Scout Cookie season in January. “Girl Scouts get their first taste of entrepreneurship from the Girl Scout Cookie Program,” said Eileen M. Higgins, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. “We are pleased to introduce a fun way to highlight this signature program, which has become the largest girl-led business in the world and make it possible to raise funds so more local girls can benefit from Girl Scout activities.” Guests and celebrity judges will sample the tasty desserts and cast their vote for their favorite concoction, while the community will also be invited to weigh-in on their favorite participating restaurant by purchasing votes. Restaurants vying for the People’s Choice Award and TopCookie title include: • Ocean County Center for Culinary Arts Training, Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis, Little Egg Harbor • Ohana Grille, Lavallette • McLoone’s Restaurants, multiple loca-
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Celebrity judges include: world-renowned Chef David Burke of DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke in Sea Bright; Patty Caneda, owner of the Cuban- fusion restaurant Caneda’s White Rooster in Toms River; Jeremy Grunin, of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation; Tom Hayes, director of Consumer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas; and Carol Stillwell,
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A ROUND T HE J ERSEY S HORE Celebrate The Holidays At Novins Planetarium At OCC
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER — In addition to its regular sky and laser shows, the Robert J. Novins Planetarium, located in the heart of Ocean County College, will offer special seasonal presentations during the month of December. Programs will include a “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration that’s perfect for the entire family. “Let It Snow” returns on December 15 at 4 p.m. and the “Harold Shale Christmas SingAlong” program will be held at 10:30 a.m. on December 21 followed at 11 a.m. with “Khrumka Magic Wand Craft” and 30 minutes later with “Khrumka’s Adventures In The Winter Forest.” At 12:30 p.m. enjoy “Holiday PJ Party Craft”which is included with show ticket. At
12:45 p.m. the “Holiday PJ Party Show” will be presented. “Let It Snow” will be presented at 2 p.m. followed at 3 p.m. with “Laser Holidays,” “Season of Light” at 5:30 p.m., “Wonders of The Holiday Sky” at 7 p.m. and “Let It Snow” at 8:30 p.m. Programs on December 23 include: * 11 a.m. Khrumka Magic Wand Craft — included with show ticket * 11:30 a.m. Khrumka’s Adventures In The Winter Forest * 12:30 p.m. Laser Holidays * 2:00 p.m. Let It Snow * 5:30 p.m. Season Of Light * 7 p.m. Wonders Of The Holiday Sky * 8:30 p.m. Laser Holidays
Programs on December 27 include: * 10:30 a.m. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure * 11:30 a.m. Secret Of The Cardboard Rocket * 12:30 p.m. Laser Holidays (sensory friendly) * 2 p.m. Let It Snow * 7 p.m. Laser Holidays * 8:15 p.m. Laser Queen December 28 programs include: * 11 a.m. Khrumka Magic Wand Craft — included with show ticket * 11:30 a.m. Khrumka’s Adventures In The Winter Forest * 12:30 p.m. The Stars From My Backyard * 2 p.m. Let It Snow * 3 p.m. Laser Holidays The Laser Fest that day includes:
* 5:30 p.m. Laser Beatles * 6:45 p.m. Laser Tribute * 8 p.m. Laser Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon * 9:15 p.m. Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall For additional information about the Planetarium presentations visit ocean.edu/planetarium. For recorded show information, call 732-255-0342. To purchase tickets, visit tickets.ocean.edu or call 732-255-0343. (Group discount may be available.) Tickets are available at the door but advance purchase is recommended as many shows sell out. The planetarium is located on College Drive in Toms River. Park in parking lot #2.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Long Branch Man Convicted Of Animal Cruelty
By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – A man who locked an 8-month-old pit bull dog in a small wire cage and left that cage in the rising tide of the Sandy Hook Bay in the Highlands has been found guilty of fourth-degree animal cruelty. A Monmouth County jury delivered the guilty verdict of Aaron D. Davis, 36, of Long Branch, according to a statement by Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Davis heard the verdict after a three-day trial before Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Marc C. LeMieux. He faces a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison, a fine of up to $10,000, and up to 30 days of community service when he returns to LeMieux’s courtroom for sentencing on February 14, 2020. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Division conducted an investigation after a passerby spotted a dog in a crate on a small portion of sand between the
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WHITING – The Meadows at Lake Ridge is inviting the public to come out to “Sweet Caroline” A Musical Tribute to Neil Diamond at Resorts Casino, Atlantic City. The event will take place on Feb. 19, 2020. The bus departs at 9 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $75 per person which includes a six-hour stay at Resorts with $20 slot play, ticket, transportation and gratuities. No refunds. For information and questions, call Barbara Querques at 848-227-3757.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Justice Dept. Awards $4M For NJ Public Safety, $15K To Lakewood
By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – New Jersey will be receiving over $4 million in grant funding from the Department of Justice to support public safety activities. This is part of a total $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States. The $4,561,569 awarded to the District of New Jersey will be portioned out amongst various counties and townships, including $15,572 to Lakewood Township in Ocean County. “These awards provide substantial resources to support important public safety initiatives sponsored by our state and local law enforcement partners,” US Attorney Craig Carpenito, District of New Jersey, said. “This kind of support from the Department of Justice encourages greater cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement, as we work together to protect the people of New Jersey.” The grants will support various “crime-fighting initiatives,” including: • The Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grants Program, which funds public safety efforts in 929 state, local and tribal jurisdictions. • Sex offender registration and notification Law enforcement-based victim services • The testing of sexual assault kits • Programs designed to address youth with sexual behavioral problems. Other awards will focus on wrongful convictions, intellectual property enforcement, innovative prosecution strategies and the safety and effectiveness of corrections systems, according to state officials.. “Crime and violence hold families, friends
and neighborhoods hostage, and they rip communities apart,” OJP Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Katharine T. Sullivan said. “These programs help restore the health and safety of crime-ravaged communities by supporting prevention activities, aiding in the apprehension and prosecution of perpetrators, facilitating appropriate sentencing and adjudication, and providing communities and their residents the means for recovery and healing.” In New Jersey, the following are the local recipients of the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program: • Union County, $167,387 • City of Passaic, $180,339 • Asbury Park, $51,346 • Mercer County, $131,756 • Newark Police Department, $434,882 • City of Camden, $208,291 • Vineland, $82,671 • Lakewood, $15,572 • Atlantic City, $68,318 • Perth Amboy, $86,689 At the state level, the New Jersey Division of Law & Public Safety was awarded $3,817,827 through the Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program. The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office was awarded $350,345 through the BJA Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, and the Economy from Counterfeit Goods and Product Piracy. The New Jersey Dept. of Corrections was awarded $246,146 through the BJA Implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards, Protecting Inmates, and Safeguarding Communities Program. For more information about OJP awards, visit ojp.gov.
Hanukkah Party To Be Held
WHITING – A Menorah lighting party will be held on the second night of Hanukkah, December 23 at the Crestwood Village 6 Clubhouse. The party will start at 6 p.m.
Coffee and snacks will be served. Attendees can bring snaks for six others if they wish. Bring your menorah, candles will be provided.
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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com
DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.” DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004. Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible. While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have. Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation
itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct. Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family. In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com
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BUSINESS PROFILE Bella Terra, Also Known As Home
By Michael Vandenberg “This is their home. We’re guests here,” said Kim Greer, Executive Director of Bella Terra, a beautiful senior living community which happens to be an independent and assisted living community in Jackson. When you’re a resident here, you’ll enjoy all the comforts of home and some extra amenities. Kim Greer and Paula Douglass, Director of Sales and Marketing, were happy to discuss the incredible amenities of Bella Terra. Established over 20 years ago, the Senior Lifestyle Community took the name Bella Terra, which is Italian for “Beautiful Earth.” The name fits: the building is surrounded by preserved wetlands where no construction is permitted. The result? Even though it’s off of Route 526/West County Line Road, it’s hidden away from the hustle and bustle of that busy highway thanks to a serene, quiet setting of beautiful trees. It also boasts amazing views from the upper floors. Bella Terra’s atmosphere is certainly a main reason why people want to come here, and it was no different for Kim and Paula. Kim was hired six years ago into her current role,
leading an impressively low-turnover staff. Many of the managers have been here over two years, and Paula herself has been warmly welcoming newcomers for almost 16 years! The staff’s longevity makes things run smoothly, helpful when you need such a wide variety of people to make it completely all-inclusive: housekeepers, dishwashers, servers, chefs, and nurses, just to name a few. Independent living is essentially, “a next step up from a 55 plus,” Paula explained. They have a concierge and offer continental breakfast and an elaborate, chef prepared, served dinner. They also do housekeeping and the linens once a week. You’ve spent enough time worrying about house chores your whole life; it’s time to relax! Assisted living provides an additional level of care for residents, including 24 hour nursing care. Add-on features are mostly customized to the specific resident, but examples can include medication assistance, bathing, dressing, and extra security. Memory care goes even further on the security front, but in a way that never jeopardizes residents’ comfort and sense of freedom.
Here in the memory care neighborhood residents are in a safe area that is still part of the rest of the building, but with its own courtyard. They can go in and out of the courtyard during the day and evening as they please. Visitors are encouraged, and scheduled trips occur on a regular basis. Although at Bella Terra, fun is available to everyone! You’ll never be bored here; there are organized trips to Atlantic City, an exercise program, an indoor pool, floral groups, arts and crafts, and educational pieces. A travel log often stops by to teach residents about states and countries all over the world. Bingo, Mahjong, and Canasta are big hits. They even do a happy hour with drinks and host entertainers. Twice a year, Bella Terra hosts a vendor fair inside the building. Without leaving their home, residents can buy crafts, food, and personalized items. It’s a huge event with, “anything and everything,” said Kim. Also, residents often form their own bible studies and other social groups as well. There are too many fun things to list here, but suffice it to say there is always something to do at Bella Terra. It’s all because the staff
truly believes in going the extra mile to make this a fun, stress-free place to live. Prior to moving in, you’ll have a conversation with Kim and a member of the frontline staff so they can make sure they know all about your wants and needs. “The day of move in, everybody meets the family and resident,” said Kim. “Honestly, throughout their entire lives here, every single resident gets to know pretty much every staff member in this building.” That happens when you live here for many enjoyable years, like most Bella Terra residents do. Currently their oldest resident is 105
years young, and it’s not uncommon for people to be here 8-10 years or more. After all, moving here changes your life for the better. One woman who moved into assisted living temporarily while she rehabbed an injury loved it so much that when she got healthy she decided to move into independent living permanently. Kim also remembers one couple who moved into an independent living apartment together. The wife unfortunately suffered from dementia, and taking care of her consumed most of her husband’s time. With the help and guidance of the Bella Terra staff, the family decided to move the wife into the memory care neighborhood. It turned out to be the best decision they could have made: the wife was able to get the round-the-clock care she needed, and the husband
was able to have some free time to be himself again. “He got to live his own life,” said Kim. Rather than constantly being a caregiver, “he got to be the husband for a change”. Even though they slept in different sections, they were able to see each other plenty because they still lived under the same roof. It’s convenient having the comforts of home and more in one place, especially when primary care doctors, eye doctors, dentists, podiatrists, and chiropractors come here and do house calls! And of course, if you prefer your own doctor, they’re more than happy to provide transportation for you. Apartments are available now so give Bella Terra a call today at732-730-9500 or visit seniorlifestyle.com/ property/bella-terra/ for more information. They’re located at 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of DEC 14 - dec 20
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): History doesn’t need to repeat itself. If you see that you are headed down a similar, ill-advised path that has previously caused trouble, you could change your course of action. Trusted sources give good advice. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Help shoulder someone’s burden. Offer all the aid and support you can when it comes to the needs of a loved one or close friend. You may reach a breakthrough of understanding with a love interest. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): There’s no criteria for true love. Having preconceived notions about your “ideal” mate may lead you on a wild goose chase for a fantasy that doesn’t truly exist. Consider giving someone a chance before judging them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might notice a co-worker’s habits seem more productive than yours and try to improve your processes this week by emulating the work ethic of someone with a successful track record. Minor sacrifices could improve your personal economy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Let it all hang out. Dedicate your day to doing the things you enjoy most in life, as the week ahead may not be very generous with personal time. Look for projects that require creativity and imagination. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You don’t have to do everything yourself. Friends or loved ones could be more than happy to add their two cents about key decisions, so don’t hesitate to ask for advice. Give a love interest room to breathe.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Welcome constructive criticism, as it may be to your benefit. Run your ideas by friends or colleagues to get feedback as to whether you should greenlight a project. People with honest opinions are better than yes-men. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The early bird gets the worm. You can accomplish any objective you set for yourself by starting the day off with the right attitude and staying motivated and enthusiastic. Hang around positive, upbeat people to build your momentum. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Dare to be different. A little change in your appearance or style could go a long way toward improving your confidence, self-esteem and holiday cheer. Look for bargains that might help ease Santa’s financial burden. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The best choice may not be the most popular one. The consensus may be against your better judgment, but in the end, you have an obligation to do what is right. Have faith that you’ll be proven correct. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stand on your own two feet. Others could follow you based on your obvious merits, rather than because of who you know. Be receptive to other people’s thoughts and ideas when faced with a leadership role. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Try it, you might like it. Be open to experiencing things that are new or different to you, and you may discover a whole new world you had no idea existed. Public appearances may yield fringe benefits.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Chocolate Coconut Cookies Have Intriguing Spice Notes By Wolfgang Puck CHOCOLATE COCONUT SPICE COOKIES Makes about 5 dozen 1 1/3 cups (335 ml) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (185 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 6 ounces (185 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 1 large egg 11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut
Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a clean work surface. If it seems too soft to shape, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate until it firms up a bit, about 1 hour. With very lightly floured hands, roll the dough into an even log shape about 15 inches (37.5 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Sprinkle the coconut evenly on the work surface and then roll the log in the coconut to coat it evenly all around and from end to end. (Gather up and reserve excess coconut.) Wrap up the log in clean plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled and very firm, preferably overnight but at least 2 to 3 hours. Before baking, position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 1 or 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer, using the paddle or beaters, soften the butter at medium speed. Sprinkle in the sugar and, as soon as it is incorporated, raise the speed to high and continue mixing until fluffy, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Remove the plastic wrap from the dough log. Sprinkle the remaining coconut on a clean work surface and reroll the log as needed to coat areas that don’t have enough coconut. With a very sharp knife, cut the log crosswise into slices about 1/4 inch (6 cm) thick, forming about 60 slices total, placing them about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared baking trays. Bake until the coconut looks lightly toasted, about 10 minutes total, rotating the baking trays back to front about halfway through.
Reduce the speed to medium, add the egg and vanilla, and continue beating just until they are incorporated. Reduce the speed to medium-low and, still beating, gradually add the flour mixture, continuing to mix just until combined.
When the cookies are done, use a wide metal spatula to remove them from the baking tray, transferring them to a wire rack to cool. When completely cooled, store at cool room temperature in an airtight container in single layers between sheets of waxed or parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, and black and cayenne peppers. Set aside
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