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marine life and more enjoyable for people. In addition, the event collects data so we can learn how to change wasteful habits, enforce litter laws, improve policies and spread awareness to the public.

“It is a fantastic day for the ocean. The amazing turnout for the Fall Sweeps is testament to the love and commitment people have for a clean ocean! Many brought buckets and all removed thou sands of items, mostly plastic from the beach. The data they collected will help us continue to make progress to reduce

marine debris,” said Cindy Zipf, Exec utive Director, Clean Ocean Action.

Over the years, data collected from these beach sweeps suggests trends. For nearly 40 years, single-use plastic items are consistently on the rise. It continues to be the number one item found at these collections.

Although COA has not tallied this year’s exact data, they hope to see a decrease in the number of items now banned due to the law that went into effect on May 4. The law bans plastic bags, several types of foam food con tainers, as well as reducing access to plastic straws.

“The data collected by the thousands

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─Photos courtesy Berkeley Shores Cleaning crews hit Allen Road, Amherst Drive, and Butler Boulevard.

known as Armistice Day was estab lished by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower called for an expansion to the annual celebration to encompass veterans of all wars and the name was changed to Veterans Day.

“We gather today as we do each year here at Ocean County College to rec ognize those heroes who have served and are currently serving this country proudly, selflessly at home and around the world. To honor those who have vowed to protect our values and our democracy and whose courage and commitment enables all of us to live freely,” Dr. Larson added.

“We also pause to recognize the heavy price that so many have paid in the course of that service and to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacri fice in defense of our nation’s honor.

President Ronald Reagan once said, ‘we remember those who were called up to give all a person can give and we remember those who are prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty’,” he added.

Larson said, “most of all we remember the gallantry with which all of them enabled their nation as they became champions of our noble cause. Let us

reflect upon those words and take them closely to heart.” He acknowledged all student and employee veterans and active military.

Toms River Council President Kevin Geoghegan remarked, “lets also take a moment to acknowledge those families of service members and veterans who shouldered the weight of war and the burden and sacrifice. To the mothers, fathers, spouses and children of our military men and women - thank you.

“I personally have never worn the uniform, been to war, been wounded or scarred in battle. I’ve never put on combat boots, shot at an enemy or even held a dying friend. I have no idea what war is like. I have no idea what any of you have experienced. Your fear, your bravery, your suffering, and your survival. I am simply a grateful Amer ican,” Geoghegan added.

The guest speaker was U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Raffi R. “Stambo” Stambultsyan, of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Larson reviewed his record of service. “He enlisted in the Air Force in 2009 and he has accomplished a great deal. He attended training at Lackland Air Force Base to become a member of security forces. During his time with the Desert Lightning Team, he honed his combat skills with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the A-10 Warthogs air fleet.”

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─Photos by Bob Vosseller (Top): Members of the Toms River American Legion Post 129 Color Guard were part of this year’s Ocean County College Veterans ceremony. (Bottom)Technical Sergeant Raffi R. “Stambo” Stambultsyan, of Joint Base Mc Guire-Dix-Lakehurst speaks during the annual Ocean County College Veterans ceremony.

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employees will get the same coverage.

The benefit to the township is that the premium will be $500,000 lower next year than what the state had, he said. Because of that, employees will pay less into their health care portion of their salary.

Furthermore, since the state plan was based on strength of numbers, anyone left in the state plan will see even more increases as towns leave, he said. In other words, the state’s rates will increase even more because there are fewer towns to spread the cost between.

Councilman James Byrnes asked if it was a multi-year contract or if this is just a low introductory rate that might increase next year.

Camera answered that Horizon didn’t

offer a multi-year contract, but the state didn’t either. It was going to be yearto-year in either case.

The State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) offers medical, prescription drug and dental coverage to qualified state and participating local govern ment public employees, retirees and eligible dependents. SHBP plans are self-funded, meaning that the money paid out for benefits comes directly from a SHBP fund supplied by the state, participating local employers and member premiums.

The Division of Pensions and Ben efits, part of the New Jersey Depart ment of the Treasury, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the SHPB. The State Health Benefits Commission is the executive body responsible for overseeing the SHBP.

Bob Vosseller contributed to this article.

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Ocean Gate Police Department Now Hiring

OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate Police Department is accepting resumes/appli cations for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO) II. SLEOs may eventually be considered for fulltime employment when there is a vacancy.

Applicants must be New Jersey PTC Cer tified and possess a current, waiver-able SLEO II certification from an approved police academy.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Must be a citizen of the United States

• Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently

• Must be sound in body and of good health and be able to perform the physical functions of the duties assigned

• Must be of good moral character and shall not have been convicted of any crime or offense involving moral turpitude or dishonesty that would make him/her unfit to perform the duties of a police officer

• A minimum of a high school diploma or a GED equivalent

• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing

Potential applicants will be required to submit to the following selection process:

• Application

• Verification of qualifying credentials

• Verification of a non-disqualifying criminal history

• Verification of at least three personal references

• A review of the applicant’s driving history

• A review of the applicant’s prior law enforcement experience

• A review of the applicant’s prior work history

• A review of the applicant’s current and past credit history

Oral interview

Following a conditional offer of em ployment, applicants are required to submit to:

• Physical examination

• Drug screening

• Psychological/psychiatric examination.

• Successful applicants if hired will then undergo a 6-week Field Training Program

The Borough of Ocean Gate is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants can drop off a resume and cov er letter in person at Police Headquarters to our Administrative Assistant, Susan Russo during the hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or resumes can be emailed to Oceangatepdrecruit er@gmail.com.

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More Steps To Be Taken In Walk To End Alzheimer’s

BRADLEY BEACH - The follow ing are remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) for the Walk to End Alzhei mer’s on Saturday, November 5th in Bradley Beach:

“Special thanks to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chair Al Davanzo, Ex ecutive Director of the NJ Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Cheryl Srancione, and my good friend for many years, Christine Hopkins, AIM and Advocacy Chair.

Thank you for your amazing work.

And thanks to each of you for not only raising critically-needed funds for Alzheimer’s disease research, but for bringing renewed visibility - especially as we emerge from the pandemic - and the redoubling of efforts to mitigate the symptoms of, and someday cure, this catastrophic disease.

Today, more than 6.5 million Ameri cans live with Alzheimer’s - with mil

lions more providing care, oftentimes unpaid.

Almost two thirds of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women.

The new generation of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are es pecially at risk as new research shows a link between Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder suffered during military service and the development of Alzheimer’s dis ease later in life.

Twenty-three years ago - in 1999 - I along with Senator Ed Markey created the bipartisan Congressional Alzhei mer’s Caucus, which I co-chair to this day.

After years of legislative struggle and with an all-important push from the Alzheimer’s Association, the big breakthrough came in 2011, when Congress passed the National Alzhei mer’s Project Act (NAPA) - a law I

coauthored.

NAPA created a new, frequently updated and expanded national strat egy with the goal of finding a cure, or a disease-modifying therapy by 2025. NAPA also created an advisory committee for a whole-of-government response to the crisis.

The impact has been profound. Alz heimer’s research funding for the Na tional Institutes of Health (NIH) was $600 million in 2015. Now in Fiscal Year 2023 federal research for Alzhei mer’s will likely be $3.48 billion - an almost 600% increase!

In the next few weeks, we hope to reauthorize NAPA for another ten years - to 2035.

I am the prime sponsor of H.R. 7773 - the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act - to require the Nation al Institutes of Health to annually sub mit, beginning in FY2024, an estimate

of its budget and personnel needs for carrying out initiatives pursuant to the National Alzheimer’s Project.

In years past, one of my bills that passed the House and eventually be came law was - Kevin and Avonte’s Law - to prevent life-threatening wandering.

As many of you know, Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden runs an excellent program - Project Lifesaver - to track, find and rescue a wandering Alzheimer’s patient or person with autism wearing a tracking bracelet, usually within 30 minutes.

None of these laws or communi ty-driven programs would be possible without the vision, support and advo cacy of the Alzheimer’s Association and you.

You bring renewed hope, resolve, compassion and empathy for patients, family, and friends.”

Unemployment Insurance System To Be More Efficient

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2357) which makes certain changes to the administration of the State’s unemployment insurance (“UI”) system to increase the system’s efficiency and expedite timely benefits payments. The Legislature concurred with the Governor’s conditional veto of an earlier version of the legisla tion, as the Governor had recommended changes necessary to ensure compliance with federal law.

“As we work to enhance the UI system, we must

ensure that the process is timely and transparent from start to finish,” said Governor Murphy.

“The revisions sent back to the Legislature ensure compliance with federal law and I commend the bill’s sponsors for their dedication to improving our State’s UI system. Every eligible recipient of unemployment benefits deserves to receive assis tance as expeditiously and efficiently as possible.”

“We distributed $37 billion to more than 2 mil lion workers during the pandemic, but we never

want to see even one resident struggle to pay their bills or find a new job,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. “That’s why we are so proud to be partnering with the US Department of Labor to develop a new, modern, agile unem ployment system that is accessible, equitable and designed to shorten the time it takes for eligible workers to receive benefits. We are grateful to our legislative partners for continuing to advocate for their constituents and our claimants, and for giving us more tools to speed the review process for benefits.”

Primary sponsors of the bill include Senators Fred Madden Jr. and Joseph Lagana, and As semblymembers Paul Moriarty, Shama Haider, and Joe Danielsen.

“This law is a response to the processing delays and wait times seen during a critical time of high unemployment during the coronavirus crisis. It will provide much needed relief to claimants by expediting the determination and appeals process and by providing more options for claimants to speak directly with department staff to resolve issues,” said Senator Fred Madden, the Chairman of the Senate Labor Committee. “The unem ployment compensation system is meant to help people at a difficult time in their lives and this re form will help the program live up to its purpose.”

“Certainly these last few pandemic years have been difficult for people and placed a stress on government agencies. Yet we must remember delays in processing unemployment benefits have real-world consequences. These delays might be the difference on whether families can pay their monthly bills or put food on the table,” said Senator Joe Lagana. “This law will make sure all eligible individuals are being served and receiv ing benefits they’ve earned in a timely manner, so they in turn might stave off any unnecessary

financial burdens.”

“We cannot allow processing delays to prevent individuals from receiving the unem ployment benefits they are owed, especially when these benefits could mean the difference between paying their bills or feeding their families. This law will ensure New Jersey residents are able to claim the unemploy ment benefits they are eligible for without delay, preventing families from enduring excessive financial hardships during already difficult times,” said Assemblymembers Paul Moriarty, Shama Haider, and Joe Danielsen, sponsors of the legislation.

The recommendations outlined in the conditional veto include revisions to ensure that benefits are paid in conformity with federal law. These revisions authorize the Department of Labor and Workforce De velopment’s Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance to permit an employer to communicate information with the Division by methods other than electronic communication in those limited circumstanc es where an employer has demonstrated an inability to communicate electronically.

The recommended changes also clarify that overpayments paid under the federal CARES Act may only be waived if the Division deter mines that both the overpayment was not the fault of the claimant and repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. The revisions also specify that pursuant to federal law and regulations, benefits may not be paid to a claimant for an overturned period of dis qualification for any week during which the claimant has failed to provide to the division a weekly certification evidencing the claimant’s eligibility for benefits.

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Stambultsyan served in various ca pacities across the spectrum of security force operations from physical security to law enforcement and administration. He continued his education while serv ing earning an associate’s degree in criminal justice from the community college of the Air Force.

He also received a Bachelor of Sci ences degree in criminal justice and is currently a PHD candidate at Liberty University. He holds professional cer tifications in diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.

Larson also said the speaker received various awards including the Air Force Commendation medal, Afghanistan Campaign medal with Bronze Star and is a recipient of the National Law Enforcement medal from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Stambultsyan said during his speech, “the one question we are all asked is what do you want to be when you grow up? In 2009, I was a young 19-year-old and I thought I had it all figured out. I was going to put college on hold and join the military.

“I thought exactly what I was going to say when the recruiter asked me what do you want to be? I was prepared. I

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was going to answer, an American Air man but when the time came, he asked a very different question, and I had no idea how to answer it,” Stambultsyan added.

“The one question only the military will ask of you, ‘what do you want to contribute?’ That was the only question that truly mattered,” he added. He not ed that many in the military were able to help him with what he wanted to be, to further his education, to travel.

“You have to be careful what you ask for. I said, I want to find love, boom I’m married to my wife of 12 years who is also a veteran and we have two little boys.

“The question still remained, what do I want to contribute, remembering the brave men in women of our history. What did veterans before me contrib ute? The answer is everything. They put their lives on hold and contributed everything they were asked to do and so much more,” he added.

Members of the Toms River Ameri can Legion Post 129 Color Guard were part of the ceremony as well as the OCC Concert Band who performed the National Anthem and a Salute to the Armed Forces. The Legion Post’s Rifle Squad provided a salute.

The ceremony concluded with Ross Eadie of the OCC Concert Band per forming Taps.

unofficial results because it takes a couple of weeks after election day to certify the results. Candidates will likely get a few more added to their total, but not enough to change the outcome in this instance.

The three winners – Dohn, Pavone-Wil son, and Tuminaro – had listed fi nances and educational standards as important issues in a group statement to this newspaper earlier this year. They spoke about working to address students’ setbacks from COVID-19, both emotional and academic. They also focused on school safety with the recent hiring of two new school securi ty officers to complement the township police officers already on campus. The buildings had physical improvements to security that would make it harder for someone to break in.

They also spoke of plans of looking into starting an endowment fund and creating new academies for students.

Nearby Towns

The Seaside Park representative on the Central Regional Board of Educa tion was Tracy Mianulli for a number of years. She resigned this year be cause she moved out of town. She was replaced in May by Rita Kelly.

Mianulli’s term finishes out at the end of 2023. Kelly ran in November to keep that seat until the end of next year. She lost to former Seaside Park mayor Robert Matthies.

Kelly received 253 votes and Mat thies received 348 votes. There was 1 write-in.

For the Seaside Park local board of education race, there were two, threeyear terms available. There were also two candidates: Jasmin D. Grasso (298 votes) and Gary Yedman (327 votes). There were 7 write-ins. These were both incumbents who will be keeping their seats.

For the Seaside Heights local board of education race, there were two people running unopposed for two, three-year seats: Timothy Smith (290 votes) and James Boyd (314 votes). There were 7 write-ins. Anthony Storino ran unop posed for a two-year seat. He got 326 votes and there were 6 write-ins.

For the Berkeley Board of Education, there were three, three year terms. Mi chele Shedlock, James Coffey, and Me gan Ornstein were running unopposed under the slogan “Bringing Berkeley Together.” Shedlock received 8,281 votes, Coffey received 8,325 votes and Ornstein received 7,842 votes. There were 150 write-ins.

The Ocean Gate School Board elec tion had one candidate for a three-year term, incumbent Aaron Gottesman. He received 126 votes. There were 9 write-ins.

For the Island Heights board of edu cation, there were two people running unopposed for two, three-year terms: Robert MacNeal (491 votes) and Dana Weber (501 votes). There were 79 write-ins.

In Beachwood , incumbent Alex Miz enko did not run for re-election. Lisa Magovern ran under the slogan “Our Children First.” Melissa Morrison ran under the slogan “For Our Children.” Reuven Hendler ran under the slogan “Better Education.”

For the Beachwood seat on the Toms River Board of Education, Melissa Morrison won with 1,120 votes, besting Lisa Magovern who got 949 votes and Reuven Hendler who got 334 votes. There were 17 write-ins.

The Pine Beach representative for the Toms River Board of Education, Kevin Kidney, won his re-election campaign. He was challenged by Arley Kuehl, who ran under the slogan “Kuehl for School.” Jessica Jablonski, who filed to run under the slogan “Education is Key,” withdrew.

Kidney kept his seat with 437 votes over Kuehl’s 198. There were 8 writeins.

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of dedicated volunteers up and down the coast is one part of the amazing sto ry of the Beach Sweeps. When the data is put to work in the form of advocacy for better policies and laws to reduce pollution sources, it makes the Beach Sweeps a legacy of action that benefits communities, wildlife, the economy, and the environment,” said Kari Mar tin, Advocacy Campaign Manager, Clean Ocean Action. “The data has turned hours of hard work removing litter from our shorelines into mean ingful and impactful state and federal laws, as well as municipal ordinances. That is a sweeping success.”

In Ocean County Brick Girl Scouts showed up in support of Beach Sweeps in Brick Township sites, and Junior Beach Captain Katie with her sister Emmy helped collect debris at the Is land Beach State Park Beach Sweeps. Additionally, students from Somerset County school participated in Point Pleasant Beach Sweeps while learn ing about different types of pollution

from data cards. The Berkeley Shores Homeowners Association picked up garbage at beaches like the one on the end of Allen Road, and also some of the shore roads.

Throughout Beach Sweeps, volunteers are encouraged to note any out-ofthe-ordinary finds. COA labels these finds as “The Roster of the Ridicu lous.” Some of the items catalogued included: a knife handle, happy meal toy, car muffler, menstrual cup, boat seat, plastic grapes, HDMI cable, and a rearview mirror.

At Sandy Hook, 327 volunteers col lected the following top five items: 5,173 plastic bottle caps/lids 4,086 plastic pieces 3,838 plastic food and candy wrappers 1,744 plastic straws/stirrers 1,004 foam pieces

Clean Ocean Action is a leading na tional and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education and citizen action. Their annual Beach Sweeps are held every April and October and are the state’s largest volunteer driven, citizen science and environmental event.

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Cleaning crews hit Allen Road, Amherst Drive, and Butler Boulevard.

Students Donate Candy To Military

Free Shopping Day

BAYVILLE – Join Cedar Creek Com munity Church for their annual Free Shopping Day on November 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All participants must pre-register beginning November 1 by calling 609693-4617 and will be given a time slot.

Picture ID and proof of children is required.

Be aware this event is outdoors; please dress for the weather. No children will be permitted.

Cedar Creek Community Church is lo cated at 370 Nixon Avenue in Bayville.

Yoga Sessions

BEACHWOOD – Yoga is back at Mayo Park Center, 500 Beacon-Bayside Avenue, from October 12 through December 14 on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Adults 16 and over cost is $50 for 10 ses

sions. Ages 9 through 15 cost is $35. Walk in cost is $6.

You do not need to be a Beachwood resi dent to attend. For more information, call 732-779-0666.

BERKELEY – On November 4, students in Mrs Desch’s class at Potter School collected candy to donate to our military men and women.

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NJ Department Of Education Visits Preschools

BERKELEY – On November 3, Super intendent of Schools Dr. James D. Roselli welcomed New Jersey Department of Education Assistant Commissioner Cary Booker and Deputy Assistant Commis sioner Tonya Coston to Berkeley Township School District to visit their preschool classes! They are pictured here with Board

of Education President Jennifier Bacchione, Board Member Anne Marie Trethaway, Director of Curriculum Melissa Gallagher, Director of Special Services Debbie Fierra, Preschool Supervisor Amy Coppinger, Business Administrator Tyler Verga, Principal Steve Rieder, Principal Andrea Cimino and Principal Cara Burton.

BERKELEY – In November of 2004 the Central Regional Alumni Association was formed with the purpose of developing and maintaining pride in our Alma mater. An alumni is any student, teacher, administra tor or support staff who has ever attended

or been employed by Central Regional.

If you would like to learn more or become involved, the next meeting is scheduled for November 21 in the CR High School Jr/Sr Cafeteria. Meeting starts at 6 p.m.

School District Now Hiring Substitute Teachers

BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. If you have 60 college credits, you are eligible to substitute in Berkeley Township Schools.

Visit the district website at btboe.org. Click on Board of Education, Board Documents and Resources, Employ ment Opportunities, and complete the application.

Veterans Resource Fair

BERKELEY – VFW Post 9503 will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on No vember 18 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at 383 Veter

ans Boulevard, Bayville. Various resources for Veterans including VA assistance. Bring your DD214.

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Students Raise Over $10K

BERKELEY – Having celebrated a month full of acts of kindness, Bayville School’s results are nothing short of amazing! They surpassed their goal of $10,000 raised with a whopping $18,011 in total fundraising. With a goal of 1,000 acts of kindness met, Bayville School

students also walk away with the reward of memorable life lessons.

On November 4, they celebrated those accomplishments with an epic lip sync battle between Mr. Rieder and Mrs. LaBarca. In the end, students chose Mr. Rieder for the celebratory sliming!

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Berkeley PBA Take 1st Place In Truck Pull

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Cancer Symptoms You Might Be Ignoring

By Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS

BERKELEY - Have you ever wondered if you are exhibiting cancer symptoms? There are some cancer symptoms that are so common that many of us ignoring them. Mostly they are sudden changes that need your attention asap!

Often sudden changes or tiredness are overlooked.

Chronic coughing, yellowing of the whites of your eyes, bloating, even memory loss might be attributed to something else. Ab dominal pain, skin turning orange, changes in pigment or a rash might be a cause for you to see your doctor.

Acid reflux is a very common problem for adults. One in five Americans gets acid reflux or heartburn once a week or more often. If you have this prob lem, you shouldn’t automatically think

you have cancer but it can be a cancer symptom. What you should be on the lookout for is a sudden increase in these episodes when you haven’t made any diet changes.

A sudden change in your weight that is not caused by a dieting program or workout schedule, you should see a doc tor. Unexpected weight loss is actually a common cancer symptom that many ignore due to potentially being happy with the lower number on the scale.

If you have a little time on your hands and are looking for something meaning ful to fill it, consider joining the First Aid Squad at 100 Port Royale Dr. in Holiday City Berkely. We desperately need volunteers. No experience neces sary. We’ll CPR certify and train you. Without volunteers, there is no free EMS. Stay healthy.

– On November 5, members of the Berkeley Township PBA Local 237 won 1st Place in the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department truck pull. They were glad to participate and help raise money for one of their officers in need.

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6 Critical Reasons You Need Zinc

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Zinc is a trace element, meaning we only require small amounts to reap the benefits it has to offer. Actually, it is the second-most abundant trace mineral in the human body after iron which is the most abundant!

People can run out of zinc easily especially if their diet is vegetarian or vegan. Other causes are sickle cell anemia, gastric surgery, alco holism, Celiac or Crohn’s disease.

Zinc is necessary, albeit in smaller “trace” quantities, because it assists in about 300 im portant metabolic pathways, and those affect your health from head to toe!

I have a longer article and more studies posted on my website. In the meantime, here are some studies regarding zinc:

1. Immunity. There are numerous trials on zinc and its role in immunity, especially innate immunity which is our first line of defense. In one intriguing study from 2019, published in the journal, Clinical Infectious Diseases, researchers concluded, “Our results showed that, in COVID-19 patients, oral zinc can decrease 30-day death, ICU admission rate and can shorten symptom duration.”

2. Asthma and Allergies. In September 2022, a paper was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The researchers found that children were more susceptible to allergies and asth matic disease if they did not have adequate amounts of zinc.

3. Skincare. According to a meta-analysis published in The Journal of Dermatological Treatment Aug 2022), zinc supplementation has a lot of benefits and found a supporting role for zinc in many skin-related disorders. For ex ample, it appears to help with Leishmaniasis,

warts, and inflammatory skin conditions like acne and rosacea.

4. Bones and Teeth. It’s well known that zinc works in tandem with other bone-loving minerals like strontium, boron, calcium, and vitamin D. We know that low zinc correlates to reduced bone density.

The recommended doses for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis are somewhere between 15mg to 30mg of zinc daily.

5. Prostate Cancer. Most doctors agree that zinc is useful to reproductive function. Low zinc correlates to higher rates of miscarriage and low sperm count. Studies suggest zinc may inhibit certain prostate cancer cell lines and slow metastasis. We know that tissue levels of zinc are consistently reduced in specimens taken from these patients.

6. Thyroid Function. It’s well known that a zinc deficiency contributes to more symp toms of thyroid illness. Low zinc will lead to the development of hypothyroidism and will deplete zinc faster. There’s more about healing thyroid conditions in my best-selling book sold on Amazon, Thyroid Healthy: Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live the Life You Imagine.

Symptoms of zinc deficiency are a lack of taste or smell, hair loss, low appetite, fatigue, auditory loss, infertility, low libido, and easier bone fractures.

We can obtain adequate amounts of this ele ment through our diet, especially foods such as shellfish, poultry, red meat and whole grains. Some fruits are naturally rich in zinc and these include guava, cantaloupe, peaches and pomegranates. Chelated zinc supplements are great because they are bound to a natural ami no acid, so stomach complaints are lessened.

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Around the Jersey shore

Is It A Tortoise, A Turtle,

Or Both?

Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Ever wonder when you see a turtle whether it lives on land or in water? I know I have. The term ‘turtle’ in cludes approximately 200 species of reptiles who have shells on their back. A step further, there can be both land (tortoises) and water species that are considered turtles. So, what’s the deal with tortoises? They are considered among turtles, except that they ONLY live on land.

Turtles and tortoises share many common traits – they are encased in a shell, have ribs and vertebrae, lay eggs on land, have a pelvic girdle, are unable to thermal regulate their body tempera ture (relying upon their environment to warm up or cool down), and lastly, rather than teeth they have a hard beak.

The easiest way to identify a tortoise and turtle – a tortoise is terrestrial (liv ing on land), and a turtle spends most of its time in water. Tortoises have rounded, heavier, dome-like shells and would be found in grasslands, deserts, scrub and evergreen and wet tropical forests. They are herbivores eating a large variety of plants, vegetables and fruit. They have thicker, stumpy, scaly,

horned toes – resembling elephant feet. Their legs help them carry their extreme weight as they travel on land.

Turtles love the water and can be found in ponds, swamps, rivers and wetlands. Turtles are omnivores, eat ing plants and protein like worms and insects, even jellyfish and small fish. Their shells are flatter and smoother, not as bulky, and their feet are either webbed possessing long claws to climb in and out of water, whereas aquatic turtles have flippers rather than feet. Box turtles and mud turtles have dome-shaped shells and are considered terrapins – they are smaller in size and exist on land and in water.

The lifespan of a tortoise is a long one. Depending on the size, some can live an average of 90 years. The giant tortoises have been known to live 100 years, even 200 years. A turtle’s average lifespan is approximately 30 years – larger sea turtles will average approximately 65 years.

The information for this article from was gathered through multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It is illegal to possess or relocate wild life for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.

Holiday Shoppe And Attic Sale

BRICK – St. Paul’s United Methodist Women’s Annual Holiday Shoppe and Attic Sale will be held on November 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Great savings on great gifts! Our Hol iday Shoppe will be on sale and will include Christmas gifts, handcrafted items, baked goods, cheese, new and vintage jewelry, and white elephant treasures.

Try our fabulous lunch! All proceeds

will support many missions of the St. Paul’s United Methodist Women.

The sale will be at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Norcross Hall (Gym), 714 Herbertsville Road, Brick, (Between Lanes Mill & Sally Ike Roads).

For more information, or if you would like to donate to our Holiday Shoppe, get in touch with the church office at 732-458-2080 or visit our website at stpaulsbrick.org.

Stopping Unwanted Calls And Texts

By: Michael J, Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The rules on robocalls and robotexts:

• FCC rules limit many types of robo calls, though some calls are permissible if prior consent is given.

• Rules differ between landline and wireless phones; however, calls and text messages have the same protection under FCC rules.

• Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient.

• An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be rob ocalled or texted.

• Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction.

• Consumers can take back their per mission to be called or texted in any rea sonable way. A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent.

• All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemar keting robocalls.

• Telemarketers and robocallers are al lowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who

consented to be called or texted gave up that number, which was reassigned to someone else. Callers have resources available to them to help them know ahead of time if a number’s “owner” has changed.

• Urgent calls or texts specifically for health or fraud alerts may be allowed without prior consent. They must be free, and consumers can say “stop” at any time.

• Phone companies face no legal barriers to offering consumers the use of technol ogies that block robocalls to any phone.

• The FCC encourages companies to offer this resource.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• To block telemarketing calls, register your number on the Do Not Call listwhich protects both landline and wireless phone numbers: www.donotcall.gov,

• Ask your phone company to offer rob ocall-blocking technology.

• If you use robocall-blocking technolo gy already, it often helps to let that com pany know which numbers are producing unwanted calls so they can help block those calls for you and others.

• Tell unwanted callers that you do not consent to the call, make a record of the caller’s number and when you made your request not to be called, and let the FCC know if the caller does not comply with your request.

Dottie’s House Annual Holiday Cocktail Party

BRICK – Join us for the Annual Holiday Cocktail Party at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar on December 1.

Included in your ticket: Buffet Dinner, Beer + Wine, Wine Pull, Silent Auction, 50/50 Super Raffle.

Enter for a chance at winning one of three prizes:

• 1st Ticket: $5,000

• 2nd Ticket: $3,000

• 3rd Ticket: $2,000

Limited to 200 tickets. Top prizes as stated above are based on 200 tickets sold. No sub stitution of the offered prize may be made.

50/50 Super Raffle Drawing will take place at this event, but winners need not be present. Join with friends, family, or co-workers for a chance at winning big, just in time for the holidays! Get your group together and purchase your tickets today!

Holiday Cocktail Party Tickets: $40 per person; 50/50 Super Raffle Tickets: $100 each

Proceeds directly support our mission at Dottie’s House; to provide safe housing for women and their children through a program that empowers them to become self-sufficient and free from violence.

Around the Jersey shore

Berkeley Senior Premier Softball Fall Champs

BERKELEY - The Yellowbirds won the regular season fall league and the playoffs with an overall 12 and 3 re cord. Led by mgrs John Dowling and James Ballentyne they were the team to

beat. Tom Blackwell led the team with an 800-plus batting average while Dan Sulich drove in 23 runs. Both pitchers Donny Galloway and Ray Colon were almost unbeatable.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair

TOMS RIVER – On November 26, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #129, 2025 Church Road, will be hosting their Annual Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forty plus vendors will be in attendance.

First 200 shoppers with a purchase receive a free shopping tote courtesy of Shop-Rite, Stop & Shop, Boscov’s, Kearny Bank and Lidl. Donations for Food Bank will be ac cepted for Ocean County. Free Admission.

─Photo courtesy John Dowling

Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group

ing online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitat ed by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the facilitators.

who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job.

The group, called Life in Waves, is meet

“Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these experiences. Think about all the wait

resses, housekeepers, massage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern Trendler, a wellness program man ager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.”

Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative

health outcomes, including sleep disor ders, depression, anxiety and Post-Trau matic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health. Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-6523800 or email lifeinwaves@mhanj.org.

CLASSIFIEDS

Real Estate

Jackson - House For Sale By Own

er. Private Road Sits On 1.5 Acres.

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, unfinished full basement, 1 car attached ga rage, baseboard heat. For sale as is $489,000. 732-691-9845. (1)

3 BD, 1 BA, 1,200 SQ FT House

For Sale - Brick, Great garage, only 1 close neighbor, driveway & parking lot. $520,000. 732-4759107. Only Mortgage in place. Serious inquiries only. (48)

For Rent

Don't Miss The Opportunity Of Renting - A single-family home in Howell. For more details call Rut from Lifestyle International Realty (908)344-7230. (50)

Misc.

Gift Auction and Pancake Break fast - Holiday City at Silverton. 1846 Yorktowne Boulevard, Toms River. Saturday, November 19 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast is $5. Auction tickets will be sold separately and will be called at 11 a.m. (47)

Items For Sale

For Sale Used Pellet StoveEngland stove works. Mod el 55-SHP10L. Heats 1500 sq. ft. E.P.A. certified. Price $500, ne gotiable. 732-350-1314. (49)

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, brica-brac, select china and crys tal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (52)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, ward robes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31)

CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30)

CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)

Cash Paid LP Records - 33/45's, reel to reel's. Fast response, we answer the phone 732-829-5908, 24/7, Eddie. (41)

COSTUME/ESTATE JEWEL

RY 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)

Help Wanted

Carmen's Hair Styles- Help wanted hair stylist with experience. 1900 Rt. 70, Ste 210, Lakewood NJ. 732597-3447. Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carmenshairstyles.com (43)

HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the In fant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Mul tiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n)

ISO Experienced Body Shop WelderTo work on old car. No schedule. Call Bart 201-249-2400. (43)

Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Trans portation needed. Long term com mitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)

Day Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Couriers, Custodi al, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Trade Skill Areas-Auto, Construction, Culinary, Electrical, Engineering/Machine Technology, Heavy Equipment Operator, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding or visit www.ocvts. org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317. (46)

Garden State Medical Centercurrently looking for qualified candi dates to fill their medical assistant, re ceptionist, and surgical technician posi tions. If you would like to apply or have any questions, call 732-202-3000. (45)

Website Skills Required - Wordpress, Adobe, Maestro, Google Workspace. Key person needed. Great opportuni ty. Part time. Dependable, committed. Whiting area. 609-284-3142. (47)

Services

CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interi or exterior. Call 732-506-7787,

Anyone Interested In Having Their - Office, home or apartment cleaned, contact Diane. Honest and reliable. Free estimates. 845-762-9952. (49)

APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations, decks, finished basements and much more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (52)

Custom House Painter - Pays at tention to detail, interior, cracks, nail pops,wall repair. Benjamin Moore paints. Wayne 908-327-5471. (52)

Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly news papers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.

Services

Experienced Home Health Aid(s) Available hourly or 24/7 and ready to assist you with personal care, medication monitoring, driving, grocery shopping, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, etc. (including patients suffering from Dementia/Althheimer's or any other disabilities). References available. Call 732-910-8869. (42)

Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave. Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28)

House Cleaning, Painting, Shop ping, - Window cleaning, laundry, carpet cleaning, office cleaning. Very good prices. Call 732-7735078 or 848-287-3944. (43)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, sid ing, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)

Computer Tutoring for Seniors –Retired, “Microsoft Certified” in structor. 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 com puters at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 special ist. 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)

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Dem olition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster ser vice provided by A901 Licensed Haul er ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)

DOWLING FENCE LLC - WE'VE RECENTLY MOVED TO TOMS RIVER! CALL US FOR ALL YOUR FENCING NEEDS. RESI DENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL, BEST PRICING AND WORK MANSHIP! CALL 732-771-5150 OR 732-644-0627. (46)

Property/Management - Brick repair, brick restoration, mulch, stone. Spring/Fall cleanups. pruning, concrete repairs. Call Ken 732-814-7743. (42)

Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shop ping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family func tions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)

Santucci Painting LLC - We paint it all, interior and exterior, drywall re pair, pressure washing, decks, stained. Email santwag@aol.com. 908-3275471. 13VH05784200. (41)

Prepare for power outages today - with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

Nor’easter Painting and Stain ing, LLC - Interior and exte rior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19)

Services Services Services

Certified Home Health AidesNeeded for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n )

MY HANDY CREW - Home re pairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home main tenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (46)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and in sured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

Music Lessons In Your HomeBy state certified instrumen tal music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more informa tion. All are welcome. (3)

Cleaning Home or Office -Week ly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly. Available Toms River, Beachwood, Pine Beach. Decades of Experience, Free Esti mate, Call Nancy 732-674-6640 (43)

Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shiny - Call Lenny - Lenny's Mo bile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (39)

ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardwork ing, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

PQ Painting & Home Improve ment Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com . Win ner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

Tin Can Sailors To Meet

TOMS RIVER – Tin Can Sailors Asso ciation of New Jersey NJ DESRON 2 –Phoenix Squadron are inviting those from all branches of the military to their group. The group is seeking new members and is inviting veterans to their meetings held on the third Wednesday of every month at noon at the George P. Vanderveer, Amer ican Legion Post 129, 2025 Church Road, Toms River.

The group is a chartered squadron of The National Association of Destroyer Veterans (Tin Can Sailors)

For further information, contact the membership by calling 732-630-1855 or e-mail commander@tcs-desvets-nj.org or visit the group’s website at tcs-desvets-nj. org. The organization also has a Facebook page, facebook.com/groups/tincansailorsn jdesron2

With the alignment of the Earth, Sun and Moon, the Blood Moon eclipse as seen over the Jersey Shore last week. This is the last total lunar eclipse until 2025. (Photo by Denise Maynard)

Around the Jersey shore

Local Soup Kitchen Offering Free Thanksgiving Day Feast

By Alyssa Riccardi

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Once again, Simon’s Soup Kitchen will be holding their Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner on November 24.

Enjoy all your favorite Thanksgiving treats such as turkey, stuffing, all the fixings and of course plenty of pies.

Just like last year, the meals will be served as individual take-out style dinners. Those interested can pick up a dinner at the Parish Center of Our

Lady of Perpetual Help Church on Grant Avenue located at 168 Grant Avenue in Seaside Heights from 2 to 3 p.m.

“This is an opportunity for those who regularly come to our soup kitchen, as well as anyone else who would like to join us, to enjoy the food and traditions that are so much a part of the Thanks giving holiday,” Sr. Executive Director of Simon’s Soup Kitchen John Salemi said.

Over 25 dedicated volunteers will be

taking the time to prepare and serve this feast in order to make this holiday dinner special.

“For many who can’t afford to prepare a meal of their own, this is an opportuni ty to receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner,” Salemi said. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our vol unteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful for especially this year as 2021

has been so hard on so many.”

The annual Thanksgiving dinner distribution will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday evening be ginning at 5 p.m. from October through April at the Parish Center of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome.

For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

By

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t be blase if someone jumps through hoops to please you. Be transparent instead of keeping someone guessing about your feelings. Be sure you pay your bills on time and honor financial commitments this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Under standing the difference between love and the friend zone could prevent numerous problems. Your work may be scrutinized in the week ahead so be sure you handle routine duties to the best of your ability.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Unless you are an ostrich, you can’t hide your head and hope for the best. Envision the results you wish to achieve and embrace the facts before you take action. Hesitation and doubt can cause misunderstandings in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partner or loved one can infuse you with a sense of purpose and push you in the right direction. Listen to expert advice about financial strate gies in the upcoming week but wait until late in the week to take action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your faith in trustworthy people. They can come through for you in any sticky situation that occurs in the week ahead. Although you may have doubts or feel left out, someone may want to earn your confidence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep the facts of the situation handy so you can clear the air if your motives are questioned. You may be called upon to perform detail-oriented tasks or be saddled with a tough work schedule in the coming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Table distrac tions. It may be difficult to focus on your other commitments if Cupid’s arrows pierce your heart. There is a time and place for everything and there should be plenty of time to share with a loved one this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Enjoy offering a token of your affection. You may be feeling es pecially kindhearted and harmony-loving at this time. Romantic notions, however, may need to be shelved until work is done in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The horizon looks larger from a distance. Some one close may seem inscrutable or give you conflicting signals in the week ahead. An ally or acquaintance could offer valuable insights that may alter your outlook.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your judgment about finances and business may temporarily be off base in the upcoming week. Some extra bills can impact your bud get. Avoid making major purchases or taking on extra debts and obligations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Passionate work can be its own reward. You may be bur dened with extra responsibilities or feel that you are the target of criticism. Family drama can be sorted out and set right at the end of the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Peace and harmony might be in short supply. You may be challenged by conflicts within the home or family as the week unfolds. Don’t be tempted to break off a relationship over a simple misunderstanding.

FRESH CORN SEASON MIGHT BE OVER, BUT YOU CAN STILL HAVE DELICIOUS CORNBREAD USING FROZEN CORN

By America’s Test Kitchen

Adding whole corn kernels to the usual cornmeal in a cornbread recipe makes the cornbread extra corny. Plus, pureeing the corn in a blender (along with buttermilk and enough light brown sugar to make the bread pleasantly but not overly sweet) makes it easy to incorporate while eliminating tough, chewy kernels.

This cornbread is great served with chili and is also delicious slathered with butter. Using frozen corn in the recipe allows you to enjoy this tasty morsel yearround.

CORNY CORNBREAD Serves 9

Vegetable oil spray

1 1/2 cups all- purpose flour

1 cup cornmeal

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup frozen corn

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

8 tablespoons unsalted but ter, melted and cooled

1. Adjust oven rack to mid dle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk

flour, cornmeal, baking pow der, baking soda, and salt until combined.

3. Add buttermilk, corn and sugar to a blender. Place lid on top of blender and hold lid firmly in place with a fold ed dish towel. Process until combined, about 5 seconds.

4. Add eggs to blender, re place lid, and process until well combined (corn lumps will remain), about 5 sec onds.

5. Pour the buttermilk mix ture into the bowl with the flour mixture. Use a rubber spatula to stir until most ly combined (leave some streaks of flour). Add melt ed butter and stir until just combined and there are no streaks of flour. Pour batter into the greased baking pan and smooth surface with spatula.

6. Place baking pan in oven and bake until cornbread is deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

7. Remove baking pan from oven and place baking pan on a cooling rack. Let corn bread cool for 10 minutes.

8. Use oven mitts to flip the baking pan over onto the cooling rack to remove cornbread. Carefully turn cornbread right side up and let cool on rack for 10 min utes. Transfer cornbread to a cutting board and cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

For the week of nov 19 - nov 25

Jeraldine Saunders

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