2017-02-25 - The Howell Times

THE HOWELL

Vol. 13 - No. 38

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Howell Board Discusses Fate Of A Look Inside Local Homeless Camp PARCC Exam

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Concerns over the PARCC exam’s status after a state Assembly committee vote became a subject of discussion during a recent Howell school board meeting.

Dur ing the Febr uar y 15 Board of Education meeting, Vice President Mark Bonjavanni Superintendent Joseph Isola used the Febr uary 15 meeting to stress the importance of parental awareness when it comes to standardized tests such as the PARCC exam, which

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Letters To The Editor What Does The Flag Mean To Me? Page 6.

From Your Government Officials Farmingdale Joins Energy Co-Op Page 7.

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By Chris Lundy HOWELL – It’s quiet, walking into the homeless camp i n Howell. Most of them are at work.

That’s the contradiction that Minister Steve Brigham, who looks after the camp, wants to be known. Not everyone who is homeless has substance abuse or other issues. Poverty comes from not having enough to afford rent or a mortgage in a very expensive world, he said. Even working for $12 an hour, there are no inexpensive homes in the area. Poor people have, in essence, been zoned out.

Joe is a contractor, who does maintenance on a per diem basis. He gets picked up in the morning at the camp. Nancy and Jack ride their bikes into Lakewood and clean schools. Kevin cuts down trees, when his injured back allows it.

Carlos stocks shelves.

Igor is older and isn’t

currently employed.

Cindy, who up until recently worked in the Lakewood industrial park, is looking for work. Her tent defies the stereotype of homeless. From the outside, there are decorations in front of the layers of tarp. To enter, you have to step up onto the plywood base, which keeps it off the cold, wet ground.

The first thing you see inside the tent is a scanner and printer.

This is where she does work for the camp and searches for jobs. The inside is shaped like a plus sign. There are a table and chairs in the middle. A kitchen area with a hot plate is to the right. The bed is straight ahead. Storage is to the left. All the decor is color coordinated black and white.

The location of the camp is a bit of a secret, since Brigham does not want to upset the township governing body or (Camp - See Page 4)

stands for the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers.

His concern comes from a growing number of students who t a k e h i g h s c h o ol courses such as Geomet r y a nd A lge bra 1 as seventh and eighth graders.

If those students ref use to t ake the PA RCC ex a m for those subjects at that time, they will not meet t he requ i re ments needed to graduate from high school, he said.

The PARCC exam was created several

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Board Postpones Hearing For Home With Farm, Skeet Shooting

–Photos by Chris Lundy Life in the homeless camp in the woods of Howell contains decorations marking tents, storage of the community’s staples and a welcoming entranceway around the camp’s chapel.

One weekday proved quiet, as many of the folks who live there were off working at their jobs.

By Chris Lundy HOW ELL – T he To w n s h i p Z o n i n g Board of Adjustment rescheduled the hearing for a proposed farm and home where the owner would also have a skeet shooting range.

The application for “Wildbrook Ranch” began last year, but was restarted at the January 23 meeting. An engi-

neer for the property, a sound expert and a shooting expert were all interviewed during that meeting. It was supposed to be continued at the February 13 meeting. However, notice was given from the board postponing that meeting to April.

The plan calls for tree orchards, crops, an (Farm - See Page 5)

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residents. It’s off of Route 9 in Howell. There’s a dirt road that curves around some heavy trees to a parking lot. The few homeless who have vehicles have them parked out there. Garbage and recycling is separated and then dropped off on New Hampshire Avenue.

There are a lot more decorations here than there were at Tent City. Painted wooden decorations are hung on trees, and several of the residents have a decoration

with their name on it out front of their tents.

All of the tents congregate in a central area near the entrance. A few tents are for storage. There is a small garden, and they’ve had some luck with that.

They have tried to drill a well, but can’t manage to get the water pressure for it to be really useful. One area consists of generators and batteries that power people’s electronic devices.

A small trail winds deeper into the woods and leads to a prayer garden. This is a rather striking natural

A chapel for people to worship at the camp in Howell. phenomenon, a circle with a lone tree in the middle.

Stone monuments, donated from a local source, dot the area. Prayers are written and hung up on the tree.

There’s a small, still pond behind the prayer garden that might be a retention basin.

It’s a small community.

Someone from the outside brings a meal every Sunday, and everyone eats together, family style. Most of the residents are older than 55.

After 9 o’clock, it gets quiet.

Brigham was a contractor for years before his current situation. He found some people who needed camping equipment and propane.

This situation eventually grew into Tent City in Lakewood. Eventually, he gave up his old life to live among them.

What Happened To Tent City’s Residents?

At different times, between 60 and 120 residents were known to live in a sprawling homeless camp in Lakewood off Cedar Bridge Avenue.

Tent City had a combative relationship with Lakewood authorities. While many residents came by and gave supplies, the township did not want them squatting on its land. There had been reports of drug and alco-

hol use, and there were a few small fires. Some people had to be kicked out because they caused too much trouble. Those fires Brigham suspected might have started from people trying to scare the homeless out of the woods.

The township performed a few actions to curtail Tent City and its residents. They blocked the road going in so people would have trouble bringing supplies.

They took Brigham’s bus, which had been converted to have a shower and other amenities, and scrapped it.

They passed a law making it illegal to sleep outside.

Ocean County does not have a homeless shelter.

Ultimately, the county was sued to provide one, but nothing came of that suit.

Tent City closed on July 3, 2014. Lakewood was required to find housing for every resident living there for one year.

“Everyone was homeless again by July 3, 2015,” Brigham said. “There was no job training, no job placement, no supportive services at all.”

In part, the success of Tent City became its undoing. As word of it spread, more homeless came, and it became difficult for Lakewood’s governing body to

ignore.

“It’s hard to manage that big of a camp,” he said of Tent City.

“About 60 got housing for a year. That year has been over with,” Brigham said.

Many went back to being homeless, although they no longer had their camping supplies. The donor network had also dissipated, not knowing where to find them.

Some drifted off to other states. Without any way of keeping in touch, Brigham does not know where some of them went or what their welfare is like now. There are a few small areas in Howell, Brick and Toms River that are home to a few of them. The seven who live in the Howell camp now are all Tent City transplants.

“There are still a lot hidden away in Lakewood,” he said.

Not Another Tent City This Howell location was discovered by one of the homeless who knows his way around a computer, Brigham said. He was able to locate it, and then others scouted it out.

Some things have carried over from Tent City, such as the chapel. This is a group of seats under a tent, with a lectern at the front. Heating for the camp has switched back to propane, since wood stoves were found to

be too unpredictable.

Lessons that were learned at Tent City also made it here. There are several fire extinguishers mounted on trees throughout the camp.

One thing that is different is the relationship with local authorities.

“Howell has been very friendly. Police will check in on us. ‘How are you doing? Have a nice day,’“ he said.

This camp is being kept intentionally small, Brigham said. Other homeless people have come to the camp and he finds different locations for them.

“Howell’s asked if the camp is going to get bigger,” he said, noting that it will not. “They’ve been really nice to us so I’m going to respect that.”

Donations For More Than Just Homeless Despite being hidden, individuals and civic groups still know where to go to bring donations, Brigham said. However, being only a handful of people, not all of the donations stay there.

If the homeless there can’t make use of something, they f ind someone who can. In this case, they are either taken to other homeless or re-donated to other local poor, given out in Lakewood’s town square.

In these cases, the homeless are actually donating

Minister Steve Brigham guides a tour of a 103-squarefoot home that was built as a sample of what can be affordable for the working poor.

Cindy’s tent at the homeless camp in Howell. to poor people living in houses.

There are a few people, for example, who make their living shoveling snow. This winter has not been good for them, Brigham said.

Someone he knows works at a library who connects him with people who need help. There are a lot of people in need, and it’s become a mission to spread the help as widely as possible.

How To Help The day-to-day operations of the camp require keeping up with the cost of propane in the winter and water in the summer, Brigham said.

Camping equipment is always ideal, because there is a lot of wear and tear on theirs.

The daily needs are not as important as the political needs. What Brigham wants to do is create housing that the working poor can actually afford.

Years ago, the state courts created a Counsel on Affordable Housing that required every town to set aside some of their property for low-to-moderate income families. However, even these properties are way out of the range of the very poor. So, while the state requires towns

to zone for low income, they are not required to zone for very low income.

Mobile home parks are being built over, with no new ones being built.

The tiny homes trend is slowly catching on in other states, but not here yet, he said. There is an example of one on the dir t road leading into the camp. It’s the size of a shed. Inside, t he re is a l iv i ng a rea / kitchen, a full bathroom, and a loft where the bed is.

“You don’t realize until you live in a situation like this how much you don’t need,” he said. “It’s 103 square feet but it’s illegal anywhere in New Jersey.”

What Brigham is looking for, which will help people more than temporary assistance, is a restructuring of building and zoning laws to allow tiny homes or any other truly affordable homes in towns close to jobs.

“It’s discrimination under the color of law,” he said.

For more information, view Destiny’s Bridge, a documentary about Tent City available at the Ocean County library system.

For ways to help, contact Brigham at 732-364-0340.

–Photos by Chris Lundy Some gardening stations that will become more active in spring.

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years ago to catch up with more rigorous academic standards adopted by teachers, such as Common Core.

Only 11 states currently participate in PARCC assessments and there has been an ongoing resistance to the test in New Jersey, as many parents and educators feel it is unfair and goes well beyond a basic skills test.

In opposition to the exam, parent groups have sprung up on Facebook, often campaigning for changes to

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indoor riding area, a barn, paddocks, a clubhouse for personal use with three residential apartments above it, and a skeet shooting field.

The owner, Alex Adjmi, told officials he planned on this property all being for his own personal use. There would not be customers coming to the property.

There are five lanes for the skeet shooting, and it would not attract more than

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the system that adopted the exam for New Jersey students.

On February 13 the state’s Assembly Education Committee voted almost unanimously on a resolution to overturn the PARCC requirement. The resolution still needs to pass both houses.

The school board is also waiting for legislation to be approved that would allow school buses to start using a new camera system.

The new system is an enhancement to existing video technology already used on school buses, and will help

pinpoint bus operators who continually drive through stop signs.

In other news, the school board discussed the incidents of crime and intimidation in its schools.

Incidents of school violence have gone down significantly, with the Semi-Annual Violence, Vandalism and Harassment/Intimidation and Bullying Report citing four incidents of violence compared with 13 in the same timeframe last year.

Officials said an increase in training this year may have contributed to the decline.

a handful of friends and family. He said he would eventually be building his own home there, as well as homes for each of his three sons. The business interests would include crops grown, fruit from trees, and breeding horses.

The property owner needs to apply for a use variance to build and operate there.

It is currently in the ARE6 agricultural rural estate zone, The neighbor, Lori and Br yan Oa kes, ret ai ned

Freehold attorney Mark Williams to represent them.

Board members wanted to make sure that the skeet shooting would only be done during cer tain hours, and that an expert was always on hand. Other questions from the board included the height of a decorative cupola above the barn, fencing, and lighting.

There were still a few more experts to be interviewed in the case. The application was carried to the April 3 meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Volunteer For OEM

HOWELL – Howell Township residents can apply to be part of the township’s Office of Emergency Management.

The mission of the Howell Township Office of Emergency Management agency is to maintain high level of preparedness to protect the citizens of Howell; to mitigate loss and life and assets prior to and during a disaster and in the aftermath; and to facilitate the recovery of Howell Township in the mid- and long-term intervals following a disaster.

Howell Township Office of Emergency Management has the responsibility to coordinate all Township

emergency response plans.

OEM’s responsibilities are to identify vulnerabilities, effectively mitigate disasters, public education, respond to all-hazard emergency situations, ensure continuity of government and business, and to facilitate an effective recovery.

OEM will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private entities to develop, maintain, and implement the Emergency Operations Plan. OEM will support and manage the Township’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

They are com mitted, through an integrated emergency management system

with an emergency response organizations, support services and volunteers to take actions designed for rapid recovery, saving lives and reducing the impact of disasters of which they have no control. Advocating for greater community efforts, including educating the public to mitigate and prepare for potential emergencies will ensure their community is prepared.

Online applications can be found at twp.howell.nj.us/ FormCenter/Community-3/ OEM-Application-38.

Mail-in applications can be printed from twp.howell. nj.us/DocumentCenter/ View/479.

Howell High School Graduate Earns Spot On Dean’s List

HOWELL – Michael Kaminski of Howell was named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester.

The dean’s list recognizes

students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Kaminski, a music major in the Class of 2017, is a 2013 graduate of Howell High School and the son of Mark Kaminski and Denise Kaminski.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER What Does The Flag Mean To Me? Our flag means very much to me. Why? I think back to 1776 and the beginning of the country. We have the Constitution, and as a very symbol of our new country, we had a flag. The way the story goes, it was Betsy Ross who made our first flag. We then went into battle with England’s to get our freedom. We were ready to stand on our own two feet and break the chains of tyranny. It was not easy and much blood was shed to gain our freedom.

From that time on to the present day, we had to go into battle to preserve our country. Each time the flag was in the forefront of our armies.

Since the beginning of our country, time and again we have had to do battle to save the union, and each time the flag was there to inspire our armies.

So you see, the flag is so much more than a piece of cloth with stars and stripes.

Old Glory is at the very foundation of our country.

We have reached the present day and some of our young see no reason for the flag.

They don’t wish to fly the flag and some even have had the nerve to burn the flag. My question is, why? Why is it that these people show such

disrespect for our flag? Are these the people who helped build our country? Are these the people who are willing to fight for our country and its symbol? No. Most of these people are young and don’t really care about our country. They say they are unhappy with the country and the flag. They don’t give one thought to those who died to preserve our great country.

These people are what I call takers. They only wish to take and give nothing back. These are the people who would rather leave the country then fight for it. I realize that at present they are within the law, so I say let’s change the law to protect the flag. These people who are protesting the flag will go on their way and find something else to protest. Maybe when they grow up, they will learn to treasure the flag. It’s rather sad that there are some of our young who don’t realize how lucky they are to be an American and to have our flag and what it stands for.

God Bless America and the flag! A symbol of freedom and liberty!

Herb Greenberg Jr. Brick

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South Jersey Needs Energy I am responding to Chris Lundy’s article in your February 11 edition concerning the South Jersey Natural Gas Pipeline.

For the record, another natural gas utility, New Jersey Natural Gas, is proposing a second pipeline, a much larger 30” line, to run from Chesterfield Township near Bordentown where Colonial Pipeline has a connection for regional gas distributors to tie to their enormous pipelines that bring a variety of energy fuels from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast.

This connector line would then r un to Manchester Township near Toms River where NJNG has its own large tie-in facility for its distribution system.

Protests for both pipelines seem to follow along the same line of reasoning so I wish to review the facts.

The most important fact is that neither of these pipelines will cause disruption and/or damage to the New Jersey Pinelands. Over 95 percent of the routes for each of these pipelines will run within existing highway right-of-ways.

Readers should also understand that semi-maintained rights-of-way actually provide a large amount of value in the form of the vegetation that grows along the edges of these spaces benefiting animals and birds that live in the area.

Ocean County for many decades was the fastest growing county in the United

Letters To The Editor States. Hurricane Sandy but Jersey have been growing Senate to deny Sessions a juthe brakes on that growth but the recovery of South Jersey from that storm has actually increased the needs for energy of all types. One lady interviewed in the article, who lives in Barnegat Light, claims “we don’t need the energy.” Ma’am, nothing could be further from the truth.

Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties have special needs. First, the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is slated to close in 2018. Exactly how will southeastern New Jersey replace that electricity generated by that plant? Then we need to discuss the Beesleys Point Plant that is on the Bay behind Ocean City and currently generates electricity uses, breathe deeply, coal.

Frankly, I’d love to get the Beesleys Point Plant switched over from coal to clean natural gas. That is the main purpose of the natural gas line that South Jersey Gas wants to run from near Millville to a location near the Beesleys Point Plan.

But the energy needs in South Jersey are greater than providing gas to Beesleys Point. There is a large amount of development going on in this area with much of it involved in repair, rebuilding and remediation of damage caused

by Hurricane Sandy. Commercial, light industrial and residential development is booming all of which creates new customers who all need energy of various sources.

The energy needs of South

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by leaps and bounds for decades regardless of what the lady in Barnegat Light believes.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities was so concerned about the brownouts and blackouts on Long Beach Island and surrounding areas several decades ago that the Board ordered Atlantic Electric to rebuild and increase the transmission capacity of electricity into the Southern Ocean area and that includes Barnegat Light.

Progress always has costs but I think that burying two pipelines under roadways ends up costing us nothing in long term damage to the environment. But progress does not take place without available energy sources.

I think South Jersey Gas should consider installing a larger diameter pipeline while they have the trench open to handle the needs of the future for a longer period of time.

J. Lindsay Fuller Beach Haven

She Persisted I want to call your attention to the way our sister, Senator Elizabeth Warren, was silenced in the US Senate. This is why we need to elect more women who will speak the truth, no matter what Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, the GOP, and every other male-dominated part of the political system tries to do.

As the only woman among ten candidates running for the Democratic nomination for governor – a field that includes a Wall Street billionaire and one legislator who voted five times to outlaw or restrict access to abortion – I promise to persist no matter what.

Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had Senator Elizabeth Warren removed from the Senate because she read a letter from civil rights icon Coretta Scott King about Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions during debate over his nomination for attorney general.

In the 1986 letter urging the

dicial appointment, the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. described his history of racist words & deeds, so Senate Republicans used an obscure rule that forbids derogatory remarks about a member. Like you, I heard a rallying cry when McConnell said: She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.

You bet, she persisted. And now we must persist by taking action, running for office, volunteering and giving money to support the election of women.

When policies targeting people are based on religion or ethnicity, “alternative facts” are more common than the truth and basic freedoms are at risk, women cannot remain silent. When our political revolution is over, a victory will be won because we persisted.

Only one of every four elected officials are women, so we must be fighting nonstop for the things we care about, and I need your help. As governor, I plan to make major changes in the way New Jersey’s dysfunctional government operates. Imagine how much better things would be if more women had power like Senator Elizabeth Warren!

The GOP would love nothing more than to see us sit down and shut up. The old boy’s club that runs New Jersey may seem more advanced than Trump and his pals, but do not for a minute think they consider us their equals.

Women must elect more of us!

Lisa McCormick Candidate for Governor

Thank You Mayor Gotto I would like to thank Howell Mayor Gotto for his many years of being mayor. He has kept me and my family safe from people trying to break into our home. Mayor Gotto has kept us safe from car crashes and has kept our parks clean for kids to play at. I think our new mayor will be the same as Mayor Gotto and keep us safe too.

Andrew McLeod Howell

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Farmingdale Joins Energy Co-Op From The Desk Of

The Mayor - by Farmingdale Mayor Jim Daly FARMMINGDALE – I am proud to write to you to share the good news about the Borough of Farmingdale’s renewed participation in the Com munit y Energy Program which is a state-authorized “Community Aggregation Program.” Unfortunately we were dropped from this coop over a year ago because of documentation not be-

ing executed; however, we were given the opportunity to get back in.

The program is designed to offer you and your neighbors reduced rates on your electric bill. We are participating in this co-op program orchestrated by Howell and Point Pleasant Beach, which is benefiting Farmingdale residents.

This is the same program

that was in place a few years ago, and it is important to point out this is an Opt-Out program.

You must request to not be included if you do not want to take advantage of the program. It is not done this way to trick users into the program, it is the way the programs are required to operate per NJ State Law N.J.A.C. 14:4-6.1 et seq. The bottom line is that when we purchase energy from bulk re-sellers, together as a community, we are able to offer lower, more stable rates to the residents. As a governing body I feel we would be remiss not offering the res-

idents ways to save money.

The Community Aggregation Program is established

by Farmingdale to provide lower electric generation rates than you would currently pay with JCP&L. We are pleased to offer this cost saving program for your electric bills. Some of you may recall that Farmingdale participated in the program at the initial on-set back in 2015 and we are pleased to be participating again and offering even lower rates. An example of savings realized by those that continued in the program were known to be saving approximately 12 percent, and even though

each user is different, there is a real benefit to this program. Please know, it’s ok if you are not interested, it is something that is being made available to the residents of Farmingdale because of our neighboring Howell. Additionally, we are (as a municipality) soon to be completing the process of switching over our accounts to a municipal version of this product for the same reasons you may consider doing so: to save money. Shortly thereafter, we will be able to offer a similar product to benefit our business owners.

Your participation does not affect your neighbors’

opportunities to take part in the program. The link below goes to the NJ Aggregation FAQs page which you may find helpful in making your decision: njaggregation.us/frequently -asked-questions-v2.html If you have no interest, it’s OK, just send back the postcard requesting to Opt Out. You can also call the number, 877-292-3904 which is provided in the letter, or go to the website njaggregation.us also provided in the letter, and as a live link here, to register your Opt Out decision. No response from you means you will be automatically opted in.

Arnone Gives Updates On Monmouth Happenings

Freeholder Forum

by Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone Spring is nearly here!

Regardless of the future fo r e c a s t , a l it t le c old weather won’t stop our small busi ness ow ner s from working hard and growing their businesses.

I had the opportunity recently to visit with the ow ner s of t he Ta ndem Bike Inn in Belmar. While there, I was able to present them with a $1,795 reimbursement check for t hei r pa r t icipat ion in Mon mouth Count y’s Grow Monmouth Façade Improvement Prog ram.

As part of the program, new railings and ramps were installed on the inn’s exterior.

The Façade Improvement Program is a great way for business owners to create immediate and positive changes to their businesses. The program is part of the successful Grow Monmouth initiative that utilizes H U D

Community Development Blo c k G r a n t f u n d s t o help improve the look of privately held commercial buildings located in H U D el ig ible a rea s of Mon mouth Cou nt y. No County funds are used for the program.

To d a t e , t h e Fa ç a d e I mprove me nt P rog r a m has dispersed more than $120,000 to Monmouth County businesses.

Visiting the Tandem Bike Inn was a great reminder just how great our small business community is in Monmouth County. After all, small businesses are the backbone to our economy, employee local residents and are some of t he most cha r it able entities we can count on throughout the year.

Speaking of the warmer months ahead, I’m looking forward to seeing residents and tourists, alike, taking advantage of the

recently completed maintenance d redging and channel improvements at Shark River.

I’d like to again recognize the partnership between the State, County, Nept une Cit y, Nept une Tow nsh ip, Wall Tow nsh ip a nd Bel ma r, w it h assistance f rom for mer Neptune Committeeman and Mayor Randy Bishop, Senator Jennifer Beck and many others, who worked together to see this project come to fruition.

I would also like to congratulate my colleague, Freeholder Director Lillian Burry, for her efforts in the recent reopening of County Route 537 on the for mer For t Mon mouth property. I recently joined Freeholder Director Burry and others to celebrate this reopening.

Freeholder Director Burry, who serves as a representative on the For t Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority, as well as Monmouth County Public Works and Engineering personnel, local officials and many others worked tirelessly on this project that will alleviate t r af f ic conge st ion a nd

improve the qualit y of life for those living and traveling in the area.

As part of the County Route 537 reopening project, the County installed temporar y fencing and new sig n age, r e pa i r e d t raf f ic sig nals, made drainage system improvem e nt s , a n d r e a l ig n e d , reconfigured and repaved s e c t ion s of t he ne a rly two-mile connector thoroughfare.

A s a r e s u lt of t he s e improvements, the thoroughfare now meets the County’s road specifications. Further, the road w il l be mai nt ai ne d by Monmouth County.

I would like to thank Freeholder Deput y Director John Curley for his work as liaison to the Fire Academy a nd cong ratulate the 43 firefighters who re ce ntly g r a du ated from the Monmouth

Cou nt y Fi re Academy.

Representing mu nicipalities th roughout the County, these brave and noble firefighters should be commended for their dedication to giving back and keeping their communities safe.

I’d also like to remind ever yone that Made i n Mon mout h w ill ret u r n April 8 at the OceanFirst Ban k Center at Monmouth University. This is a g reat oppor t u n it y for Mon mout h Cou nt y businesses to showcase and sell their products, and a great opportunity for people to shop local.

Registration for vendors will close on March 15, o r whe n we r e a ch c a pa cit y. A l l Mon mout h Count y businesses that make a consumer product in Monmouth County are eligible to participate. For more information about

this popular event, call 732- 431-7470 or e m ai l econdev@co.monmouth. nj.us.

Also, don’t forget to save the date for the fourth annual Pound the Pavement fo r Pa n c r e a t ic C a n c e r Wa l k / Ru n o n O c t ob e r 7. I am passionate about raising as much awareness and funding as possible. Last year, we raised $42,000. Let’s aim high again this year and beat our new fundraising goal of $50,000.

Lastly, mayors and municipalities stay t uned!

We ’r e w o r k i n g o n a shared services summit in the coming weeks that we hope you will f i nd very useful. We’ll provide more infor mation once plans are finalized.

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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Family Practice of CentraState, in addition to Marc Feingold, MD, Neil Agrawal, MD, David Lombardi, MD, Vinod Shetty, MD, Orlando Mills, MD, and Fiola Sowemimo, MD are now primary care providers participating in Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+), a partnership between payer partners from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), state Medicaid agencies, commercial health plans, self-insured businesses, and primary care providers. This partnership is designed to provide Medicare patients improved access to quality health care at lower costs.

Family Practice of CentraState, which has offices in six locations, including F r e e h o l d B o r o , F r e e h o l d To w n s h i p , Colts Neck, Jackson, Monroe, and East Windsor, is committed to improving the health and well-being of the people in its community and providing its patients with access to skillful primary care physicians and clinicians. The goal of the practice is to provide exemplary medical services with a focus on quality, efficiency and access to care along with a focus on disease prevention and early intervention.

For current and future patients, Family Practice of CentraState has already been locally and nationally recognized for providing high-quality care designed at lowering costs and preventing complications and/or worsening disease, and now, has the opportunity to get even better.

By acceptance into CPC+, the physician practices will be looking at innovative ways to enhance a patient’s care. Such examples will be implementing robust communication platforms, providing alternative means for individual and group health care, and teaming up with community-based resources, such as The Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center at CentraState, to offer additional programs aimed at improving nutrition, fitness, and physical and mental health.

These physicians’ involvement in CPC+ means that their patients can be confident they will receive the most enhanced, holistic and preventative care that is aimed at

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Unlike a typical family practice physician’s office that spends approximately 10 minutes with each patient, Family Practice of CentraState spends 20 to 40 minutes with patients depending on their specific illnesses or disease management issues.

Patients receive proactive care to treat the whole person, not just the medical issue at hand, and receive close follow up to provide a tailored, continuum of care.

The CPC+ five-year model started on January 1, with CMS soliciting a diverse pool of commercial health plans, state Medicaid agencies, and self-insured businesses to work alongside Medicare to support comprehensive primary care. Public and private health plans in 14 regions across the country signed letters of intent with CMS to participate in this model.

CMS selected Family Practice of CentraState to participate in CPC+. They were chosen based on their use of health information technology; ability to demonstrate recognition of advanced primary care delivery by leading clinical societies; service to patients covered by participating payer partners; participation in practice transformation and improvement activities; and diversity of geography, practice size, and ownership structure.

In addition, Family Practice of CentraState and Marc Feingold, MD, have recently been selected by the CMS among 516 awardees in 47 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to participate in the Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model that is designed to help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes among millions of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries.

Family Practice of CentraState and Dr. Feingold will work to decrease cardiovascular disease risk by assessing an individual patient’s risk for heart attack or stroke and applying prevention interventions, including smoking cessation interventions, blood pressure management, or cholesterol-lowering drugs or aspirin – along with explaining the benefits of each personalized, risk-modification plan.

To learn more about Family Practice of CentraState or to make an appointment with one of their primary care physicians, call 732.462-0100 or visit fpcj.net.

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FREEHOLD BOROUGH – Freehold B o r ou g h’s Hou si ng Re h a bi l it a t io n Program is currently accepting applications from qualified homeowners or investor/owners of rental proper ties who wish to make improvements to their property in order to bring it up to code compliance.

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HOWELL – To make breast health services more convenient for area patients, Monmouth Medical Center’s Jacqueline M. Wilentz Breast Center in Howell has relocated to The Aldrich Plaza, at 4013 Route 9 North, Suite 25.

One of three satellite locations, the Howell location’s hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Almost one in eight women born in the United States today will develop breast cancer at some time during their lives, according to the National Cancer Institute. The Wilentz Breast Center stresses the importance of regular mammograms and doctor appointments for early detection, when cancer is most treatable. The Center’s services include screening mammography, bone density scanning, general X-ray and a high risk cancer assessment program with genetic counseling and testing on-site.

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Recently, the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center at Monmouth Medical Center successfully achieved a three-year reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. The surveyor commented on “an overall excellent program with dedicated staff delivering robust patient-centered care.” The Wilentz Center is the only NAPBC-accredited program in Monmouth County and the first to be accredited in Ocean County.

The Wilentz Center also achieved status as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence, the highest certification level offered from the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers, and was designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Commission on Quality and Safety and its Commission on Breast Imaging.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 732-923-7700.

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Purim In Hawaii Will Bring Purim To Life In Jackson

JACKSON – Take in the gorgeous views and enjoy tropical drinks while masquerading in Hawaiian attire at this year’s Purim celebration. “Purim in Hawaii” is Chabad of Jackson’s creative twist to this year’s community celebration of Purim, the holiday commemorating the Jewish people’s salvation in Persia of old. The festivities will be held at The Hall at Jackson Crossing, 21 S. Hope Chapel Road on March 12 featuring an Exotic Bird Show.

Billed as the most joyous date on the Jewish calendar, the daylong holiday commemorates the nullification in 356 B.C.E. of a Persian decree calling for the extermination of the Jewish people throughout the Persian Empire as told in the biblical Book of Esther.

Chabad’s original spin on this age-old holiday will help bring the spirit of Purim to Jackson this year.

“Purim in Hawaii will combine ancient Jewish traditions with a modern twist,” said Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek, Director of Chabad in Jackson. “We focus on doing interesting and innovative programs that will maximize the enjoyment for young and old alike, yet still keeping with the holiday theme”.

The event is a community-wide program, and all are welcome to join, regardless of Jewish affiliation or background. Participants will enjoy an Hawaiian Style Buffet Dinner.

In addition, the celebration will feature an exotic bird show and an interactive reading of the Book of Esther, known in Hebrew as the Megillah.

The event is focused primarily on spirit, fun, and tradition. Adults and children alike are sure to have a great time.

In the spirit of Purim, participants are encouraged to come in costume.

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OCEAN COUNTY– The Felician University women’s bowling team settled for eighth place out of 12 teams at the 2017 Golden Bear Classic, contested at Berks Lanes and hosted by Kutztown University. Felician went 5-8 in dual matches over the weekend, including 0-2 against nationally-ranked opponents.

The Golden Bear Classic is one of the only multi-day NCAA events nationwide each season comprised solely of Baker matches. Each team bowled five 5-game Baker matches. An 11th 5-game Baker match Sunday morning completed round-robin competition, at which point teams were paired for the playoffs, consisting of two best-of-seven Baker matches.

Junior right-hander Jessica Zalewski of Barnegat led the Golden Falcons for the weekend with a frame average of 18.88 during the 11 round-robin matches. Zalewski was involved in 95 of a possible 110 frames, and started in the anchor position in nine of the 11 matches.

Freshman righty Nicole Aumack of Brick bowled in 83 frames and posted a 17.27 frame average. Aumack started six matches during round-robin play, and was Felician’s anchor during both playoff matches. As a team, the Golden Falcons averaged 171.3 per Baker game for the tournament.

Felician went 2-3 during the opening day of competition, defeated Roberts Wesleyan College in Match 3, before salvaging its day with a 939 five-game series and a 200-pin victory over Morgan

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FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Toni Lynn Davis has been named administrator of The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, CentraState’s 121-bed skilled-nursing, subacute, and rehabilitation center located on the medical center campus.

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With junior Alex Laurenzano of Brick starting in the leadoff position and Aumack anchoring, Felician shot 250 in the third game of Match 6 and a 971 for the match in a win over Coppin State University. Both totals were the second-highest in Baker play in the three-year history of the Golden Falcon program. Kristin Natoli of Freehold, Aumack, and Kristen Keller comprised the balance of the starting line-up.

But Felician could muster only one more win over Wilmington (Del.) University in Match 8. The Golden Falcons suffered lopsided setbacks to no. 18 Adelphi University and No. 17 Franklin Pierce University, and were shaved by Chestnut Hill College, 840-834. A win o over Saint Peter’s University left Felician with a 5-6 round-robin record and a No. 8 seed heading into the playoffs.

Matched up with Caldwell University, Felician took the first two games before Caldwell roared back to win the next three. The Golden Falcons forced a seventh game, which Caldwell won, 195-151.

In the eighth-place match, Felician was defeated again by Chestnut Hill, 4-1.

Duquesne University, a first-year program, defeated Franklin Pierce, 4-3, in the title match to win the tournament. Adelphi University was 10-1 in round-robin play before losing in the semifinals and settling for third place.

Felician saw its won-lost record for the season fall to 30-27.

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Davis holds a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona. She is a fellow of the American College of Health Care Administrators, a certified licensed nursing home administrator, and is the incoming chairperson of LeadingAge New Jersey, Inc., an association of community-based, nonprofit organizations dedicated to making America a better place to grow old.

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Qualifying Households And Individuals May Also Benefit From Earned Income Tax Credit

FARMINGDALE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) is offering free personalized tax preparation at its Financial Success Center (FSC) in the Freehold Raceway Mall. Housed in the Meridian Community Resource Center, the FSC provides free, comprehensive resources under one roof to help people move from financial difficulty to economic well-being.

The FSC provides free services through a seamless collaboration among United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Child Care Resources of Monmouth County, The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Monmouth County Workforce Development Board and Navicore Solutions.

Services range from career, budget and home ownership counseling to assistance in finding quality childcare.

United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties fi ghts for those who work hard yet can barely make ends meet. One way UWMOC helps struggling workers in our community is by connecting them with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, certain requirements must be met and a tax return

must be filed, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. Just last year, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties helped 219 individuals and families file their taxes for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in partnership with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This resulted in $359,915 in State and Federal refunds for participants, including $112,950 in Earned Income Tax Credits.

Monmouth and Ocean County households earning $54,000 or less, or individuals earning $30,000 or less, are eligible for free tax preparation by certified tax professionals from The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Appointments are available Wednesday through Saturday until April 15 at the Financial Success Center. To make an appointment at the FSC or other sites throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, call NJ 2-1-1 at 877-652-1148 or schedule online at foodbankmoc.org/free-taxpreparation.

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Knights Of Columbus Upcoming Trips

MANAHAWKIN – The Knights of Columbus 3826 are hosting these upcoming trips.

On April 27, they will take a bus trip to American Music Theater to see “Vegas Legends.” The cost is $95 per person, which includes transportation, show, lunch and driver gratuity.

On June 8, they will take a trip to Huntington Hills Playhouse to see “Legends of Pop,” starring the Mahoney Brothers. The cost is $110 per person, which includes transportation, show, lunch and driver gratuity.

On June 26, they will go to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa. The cost is $39 per person, which includes transportation, driver gratuity, $30 casino credit and food coupon.

On July 8, they will take a trip to Kutztown Festival in Pennsylvania. Call for more information.

On July 16 through 23, they will take a Bermuda Cruise on the “Celebrity Summit.”

The cost is $1,099 per person.

For more information and reservations, call Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.

Freehold First Aid Fund Drive

FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP – Freehold First Aid is in need of volunteers.

Anyone who wants more information, or would like to make a contribution, can all 732-3081515.

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With 7 out of 10 people experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives and low back pain being one of the most common reasons for patient visits to primary care physicians as well as hospitalization, there is no doubt that low back pain exists in epidemic proportions today. Spinal decompression therapy can be used to treat disc bulges and herniations, disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis, arthritis, facet syndrome and chronic back pain in the low back.

Our Vax-D Spinal decompression system is FDA cleared, and has been statistically proven to relieve the pain associated with disc degeneration, herniated discs, facet syndrome and sciatica. Surgical decompression may be warranted for candidates who fail a conservative trial of Vax-D treatment.

If you have back and/or neck pain, you may be a candidate for one of our programs. At our office we will give you an honest and fair assessment of your condition and whether or not we can help you.

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Vax-D Spinal Decompression Allows Back Pain to Heal…NATURALLY Many back pain conditions that we see can be helped by our state of the art Vax-D decompression table. Decompression relieves pressure that builds up on the discs and nerves. The task of relieving pain comes about as a result of drawing the leaking gel of a herniated disc back into place. Decompression achieves this by creating negative pressure within the disc, referred to as negative intra-discal pressure. This creates essentially a vacuum to draw the bulging and herniated disc material back into the disc space and relieves pressure. This process of non-surgical decompression allows the body to heal itself naturally. Vax-D decompression tables have been successfully operating for over 15 years throughout the world and more than 3,000 patients a day receive this treatment in the U.S. alone. Vax-D is one of the FDAcleared technologies available at Northeast Spine and

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New Grant Funding Available To Assist NJ Farmers Installing Deer Fencing

NEW JERSEY – The State Agriculture Development Committee is offering a new program to provide cost-sharing grants to NJ farmers to assist with installing deer fencing on permanently preserved farms to protect against crop losses.

“Deer cause several millions dollars in crop losses each year in New Jersey,” said Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher.

“Fencing can be an effective tool to prevent this, but many farmers simply cannot afford to pay the full cost. This new program will provide matching funds to help farmers install fencing to protect their crops while furthering the public’s investment in farmland preservation by helping to maximize the agricultural productivity of the land.”

The SADC will provide 50 percent matching grants to qualifying established farmers for the cost of fencing materials and installation. The maximum grant award is $200 per acre of preserved farmland owned or $20,000 total. The SADC will make at least $500,000 available for the program this fiscal year. The funds will be derived from a portion of the SADC’s State farmland preservation monies that are allocated to promoting stewardship activities on preserved farms.

Applications will be ranked and prioritized for available funding based on criteria including deer density per square mile, crop type to be fenced, hunting status on the farm and adjacent properties, and farmer military status. The ranking system awards

Freehold Borough Residents Need Water Meters

FREEHOLD BOROUGH – SAK’s Metering, the company hired by Freehold Borough to install mandatory new water meters, is nearing the completion of its work. At some point in the very near future, Freehold Borough will not be able to supply water residents’ property unless the new water meter has been installed.

The deadline for the installation of the new meter is March 1.

Residents should contact Saks Metering to schedule an appointment to receive the upgrade by visiting SaksMetering.com and click on “Make an Appointment.”

Homeowners can also contact them via email at info@saksmetering.com, or by calling their office at 732-730-5633.

Howell PAL Football Camp

HOWELL – Future NFL star in the making?

Howell Township Police Athletic League is again hosting its Howell PAL Football Camp this summer.

Participants will have the chance to learn from current and former NCAA and NFL players and coaches. Past guests include, Darrel Reid, Jim Garrett, Tim Wright and many more.

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additional points to applications from military veteran farmers – those who served at any time since September 11, 2001 and were honorably discharged or released – to support veterans who are transitioning to careers in agriculture.

An application form and the SADC’s deer

fencing policy are available on the SADC’s website at nj.gov/agriculture/sadc/. Applications must be received by the SADC

by March 23 in order to be considered for grant funding. Funding for the deer fencing program is subject to appropriation by the Legislature.

The SADC administers New Jersey’s Farmland Preservation Program and promotes innovative approaches to maintaining the viability of agriculture. To date, more than 2,400 farms covering approximately 225,000 acres have been preserved under the State Farmland Preservation Program.

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“Inferno,” rated PG-13, run time 121 minutes, directed by Ron Howard and starring Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones and Irrfan Khan. When Robert Langdon wakes up in an Italian hospital with amnesia, he teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks as together they race across Europe against the clock to foil a deadly plot. Playing March 2 at 1 p.m.

“Allied,” rated R, run time 124 minutes, directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard and Jared Harris. In 1942, a Canadian intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war. Playing March 9 at 1 p.m.

“Jack Reacher Never Go Back,” rated PG-13, run time 118 minutes, directed by Edward Zwick and starring Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Robert Knepper, Danika Yarosh, and Aldis Hodge. Jack Reacher

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“Mr. Church,” rated PG-13, run time 104 minutes, directed by Bruce Beresford, starring: Eddie Murphy, Britt Robertson, and Natascha McElhone. A unique friendship develops when a little girl and her dying mother retain the services of a talented cook. What begins as a six month arrangement spans into 15 years and creates a family bond that lasts forever.

Playing March 23 at 1 p.m..

“The Goodbye Girl,” rated PG, run time 111 minutes, directed by Herbert Ross, starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason, and Quinn Cummings. After being dumped by her live-in boyfriend, an unemployed dancer and her 10 yearold daughter are reluctantly forced to live with a struggling off-Broadway actor.

Playing on March 28 at 1 p.m.

For more information, call 732-938-2300.

The library is located at 318 Old Tavern Road.

How Sweet It Is…Or Isn’t

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with CentraState Medical Center to host an educational seminar to inform the community on the many ways sugar can affect the body. Guests will never guess how many dietary items they consume on a daily basis that contain sugar, and the actual amount that they include is jaw dropping.

Bartley is hosting the seminar at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson. The seminar will be held on March 1 at 6 p.m. Blood pressure and glucose screenings will take place from 5 to 6 p.m., before the seminar.

The presenter will be Caryn Alter, MS, RD of the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center. Alter is a registered Dietitian at CentraState Medical Center.

Americans love their sweets. Eating foods and drinking beverages that con-

tain a great amount of sugar has likely contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States. Americans consume, on average, 765 grams of sugar every five days, and 130 pounds of sugar every year. One hundred thirty pounds of sugar equals about 1,767,900 Skittles. One can of Coke, 12 ounces, contains 10 teaspoons of sugary goodness, and the average American consumes 53 gallons of soda a year. If sugar were taken away from the average American diet, 500 calories would be saved every day.

Seating is limited, so anyone interested in attending the “How Sweet It Is…Or Isn’t” educational seminar, call CentraState Medical Center at 732-308-0570, or visit centrastate.com and click on Classes and Events. There will be a light dinner served.

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HOWELL – The Howell Alliance collaborates with residents, schools, town government, police, businesses, and other local organizations to prevent drug addiction, underage drinking, and tobacco use through promoting public awareness, education, outreach resources, life skills, and positive choices.

Each municipality in New Jersey is required by state statute to have a Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy in place. The Howell Alliance plans and oversees this policy.

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Alliances statewide. The current trend shows an increase of opiate drug abuse and overdose death by young people 18 to 25 years of age.

Youth suicide has also increased during the past six years.

Alliance members are appointed to a one-year term by the Howell Township Council and consist of concerned citizens, police, teachers, school administrators, and members of area service clubs.

For further information, contact 732-9384500, ext. 4012.

Easter In The Park

HOWELL – Howell Township will be hosting “Easter in the Park,” from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 1 at Oak Glen Park, located off Preventorium and Old Tavern roads.

The family-friendly event will feature egg hunts, music, games, food, face painting, a petting zoo and special appearance by The

Easter Bunny.

Egg hunt times include: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for children 5 and younger; 2:30 p.m. for children ages 6 to 7; 3 p.m. for children ages 8 to 9; and 3:30 p.m. for children ages 10 to 12.

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Avoiding Salt Is Bad For Your Heart

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Before you reach for the salt shaker, you need to know that the kind of salt you eat matters. Typical table salt found in almost all kitchens and restaurants is similar to the industrial chemical used to de-ice highways. Not very appetizing, is it?

Despite its bad rap as a prime driver of heart disease, good salt is actually an essential component of a healthy diet. Even the mainstream medical establishment is starting to understand that good salt isn’t the bad guy it’s been made out be. In 2010, a study published in JAMA found that (in exactly the opposite of what most of you think about salt consumption), the risk of heart disease and related deaths rises with seemingly modest salt reductions.

Yes, rises!

This is troubling when you consider that the U.S. Dietary Guidelines have steadily recommended American reduce their sodium intake, from 6,000 mg per day in the 2005 guidelines to 2,300 mg per day in the 2015 guidelines.

Another 2010 study published by researchers out of Harvard, found a link between a low-salt diet and an increase in insulin resistance, which is the gateway problem that leads to diabetes and obesity.

Table salt is so refined that I consider it a food additive and not a food. It’s high in sodium and chloride only, it has been stripped of life-sustaining minerals like copper, iodine, potassium, magnesium, chromium, zinc, and iron. There is nothing left except sodium chloride. It’s nutrition-

ally naked. Sea salt is different. Avoiding sea salt (the unrefined kinds) could actually be bad for your health.

Refined table salt (ie sodium chloride) is often mixed with chemicals to keep it from clumping up inside your shaker. They may use an anti-caking agents called talc, which is a possible carcinogen found in “baby powder.”

Unrefined sea salt, is not chemically modified in a lab or stripped of its minerals. Be careful because sea salt can also be refined too much. But colorful, unrefined sea salt is essentially water from a sea (or river) that gets evaporated and purified. These types of salts should not dramatically impact blood pressure like table salt, in fact they offer healthy minerals which drive thousands of metabolic reactions all day long. I will now list a few salts, but please go to my website to read the longer version of this article which includes other unique salts: Pink Himalyan Salt. The color comes from iron oxide, but this one has over 80 trace minerals, the most of any type of salt.

Red Alaea Hawaiian Salt. This sea salt starts white but then develops a beautiful rich red color when it’s dried in salt ponds that are lined with red volcanic clay (known as alaea in Hawaiian). That red hue comes from the presence of iron.

Celtic or French Grey Sea Salt. This comes from France, and gets its color from the clay found in the tidal pools where the salt is dried. It is a particularly good source of magnesium.

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Enjoy March In A Park

LINCROFT – From nature walks to blacksmith demonstrations, the Monmouth County Park System fills March with family-friendly fun. Here’s what’s planned for the month: The Casual Birder, March 2 at 9 a.m.

Manasquan Reservoir in Howell - Meet in front of the Visitor Center’s bait shop.

March 16 at 9 a.m. Thompson Park, Lincroft - Meet in the Marlu Lake parking lot. Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk. They’ll meander for about an hour and see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy this walk. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed.

Open to ages 8 and up. Free.

Surprise Story Time, March 4 from 11 to 11:45 a.m., Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. Join them for a reading from a nature or garden-related book. If the weather is nice, look for the clue at the Horticultural Center’s entrance that leads to the secret spot. If it’s rainy or cold, we’ll be inside. Recommended for ages 4 to 7. Free.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, March 4 & 5 at 11:30 a.m., Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Enjoy a reading of “Horton Hatches the Egg” and a craft in honor of the author’s birthday. Free.

Open Ceramics, March 5 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft. Choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze. Children ages 12 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only.

Pieces will be fired in about a week.

Seashore Scientist, March 11 from 11 a .m. t o noon , Seve n P re side nt s Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch. Explore different aspects of oceanography through interactive discussions and hands-on experiments.

Free.

Roving Naturalist, March 11 at 9 a.m., Big Brook Park, Marlboro. March 25 at 9 a.m., Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen.

Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk.

They’ll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and

identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain and snow are not deterrents. Free.

E. Murray Todd Half-Marathon, March 12, 8:30 a.m. start, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The 13.1-mile course takes runners through the residential sections of Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. Race-day registration accepted starting at 7 a.m.

Backyard Birding, March 12 at 10:30 a.m., Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Discover how putting up feeders and creating a welcoming environment can attract birds to a yard. They’ll also talk about identifying common feeder birds and using these observations to help pick out other species encountered in the field. Free.

Blacksmith Demonstration, March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See what the blacksmith is making in his workshop. Free.

Nature Lecture Series: Whales of the Jersey Shore, March 23 from 7 to 8 p.m., Bayshore Waterfront Park Activity Center, Port Monmouth. Learn about the many species of whales that can be found in our coastal waters during this talk led by a Park System Naturalist.

They will also discuss threats to these magnificent mammals and ways to help save the whales. Free.

Open Shoot Archery, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft.

All equipment is provided, no outside equipment permitted, during this open shoot designed for experienced archers.

Open to ages 10 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.

Cookstove Demonstration, March 25 from 12:30 to 3 p.m., Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. Watch the farm staff fire up the cookstove and prepare a dish as it would have been done in the 1890s. Free.

Wood Turtles, March 25 & 26 at 1 p.m., Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell. Meet a wood turtle and learn about these fascinating creatures.

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MCHA Lecture On Sandy Hook

LINCROFT – Join Monmouth County Historical Association on March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thompson Park Visitors Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, for a lecture presented by Richard Veit on archeological research at Sandy Hook.

Richard Veit is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Department of History and Anthropology at Monmouth University.

Veit will present his lecture, Searching for the Lighthouse Fort and the Refugee Town on Sandy Hook: A Story of Archeological Research. Monmouth University’s 2016 archeological field school investigated the lighthouse property at Sandy Hook in an attempt to identify the location of the Lighthouse Fort and Refugee Town. At the lecture, learn what was uncovered during this trip and hear firsthand from Veit about their discovery.

From 1692 to 1817, Sandy Hook was the private property of the Hartshorne family of Middletown. Since 1764, the historic lighthouse on the Hook has guarded the treacherous approaches to New York Harbor.

During the American Revolution, Continental forces tried unsuccessfully to deny the British control of the lighthouse. British troops and partisans captured Sandy Hook early in the war and, despite repeated raids by Continental forces, retained control of the sandy peninsula until the end of the conflict. Indeed, the British fortified the lighthouse and Loyalists, many

of African descent, constructed a Refugee Town near the light which served as a base of operations for raiding parties along the Jersey shore.

As part of Monmouth County Historical Association’s current exhibition, entitled Hartshorne: Eight Generations and Their Highlands Estate Called Portland, MCHA has scheduled a series of events to complement the story. “Professor Veit’s lecture fits well with our current exhibition on the Hartshorne family and we are pleased to partner with both Monmouth University and the Monmouth County Park System to complement this exhibition and to draw attention to the local history of Monmouth County,” said Director of Collections Joseph Hammond.

The Hartshorne exhibition tells the story of this Monmouth County family and their historic property from the 1660s to the mid-20th century. At its maximum extent, the Portland estate encompassed more than 2,400 acres, including all of the Highlands of the Navesink plus Sandy Hook. Few families in New Jersey have placed so much of their history as seen through documents and artifacts in the public domain. Fewer still have seen so much of their historic real estate become public parkland for all to enjoy.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit monmouth history.org or call 732-462-1466.

Three $2,000 Scholarships To Be Awarded In 2017

FREEHOLD – Freehold Soil Conservation District will award three $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in a conservation-related field in the summer of 2017. The Neal Munch, Mac Clark and Bill Schauer Scholarships are awarded annually to honor their years of dedicated and distinguished service to Freehold District and to conservation. This will mark the 38th consecutive year that Freehold Soil Conservation District will award college scholarships.

All applicants must be: a New Jersey resident of Monmouth or Middlesex County; entering

junior or senior year of college by the fall of 2017; majoring in a field related to conservation including, but not limited to – agriculture, environmental education, environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, geology, landscape design, resource management, soil science, etc.

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Monmouth County Historical Commission

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in August 1988, the Monmouth County Historical Commission is dedicated to the preservation of the county’s rich historic heritage.

As advocates for the preservation of historic properties, sites and projects, the Commission encourages citizens to be involved as well. Ongoing programs that support and recognize historic preserva-

tion efforts within Monmouth County include: History Regrant Program; Weekend in Old Monmouth event; Matching grants for municipal and non-profit historic preservation projects; Awards to individuals and groups for preservation efforts; Essay contest for fifth-grade students.

The Mon mouth Count y Historical Commission may be contacted at 732431-7460, ext. 7413 and John.Fabiano@ co.monmouth.nj.us.

An Oral History Of Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Library System has collected interviews with Monmouth County citizens who gave an oral history about the county.

Oral History records the living memories and feelings of all kinds of people, many otherwise hidden from history, and creates a more vivid picture of our past.

Oral history enables people who have

been hidden from history to be heard, and for those interested in their past to record their personal experiences and those of their families and communities.

Oral history preserves everyone’s past for the future.

The interviews, conducted in 1999 and 2000, can be found at co.monmouth.nj.us/ oralhistory/Interview.htm.

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The Valerie Fund Announces 2017 Walk/5K Run Set

NEW JERSEY – Planning is underway for the 2017 Valerie Fund Walk & JAG Physical Therapy 5K Run. The event will take place on June 10 in Verona Park in Verona.

To learn more about the event and to register for the certified 5K race and the Walk, go to thevaleriefund.org/ walk or call The Valerie Fund offices at

973-761-0422.

Since 2006, the nonprofit organization’s premier fundraiser has grown steadily – in attendance, number of donations and sponsorship participation. On June 10, more than 4,000 people are expected to again join several hundred Valerie Fund patients and families in recognition of their courage and to spread awareness

of pediatric cancers and blood disorders.

So many have been touched in some way by the devastating effects of a life-threatening illness.

Sponsorships continue to be the foundation of the Walk/5K Run’s success as well as the grass roots efforts of hundreds of Walk Captains and their teams.

The Valerie Fund takes great pride in

sharing some of the major sponsors’ names: Atlantic Health, RJW Barnabas Health, Burger King, U.S. Trust, the Inserra, Saker and Village ShopRite families and JAG Physical Therapy, underwriter of the 5K Run. Welcome Danone and Global Healthcare Management Inc to The premier fundraising event this year.

Monmouth County Students Recognized For Academic Achievement At Berkeley College

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Students from Monmouth County have been named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists at Berkeley College for the fall 2016 semester.

“I am so proud of these students for their hard work,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. “The contributions of these high achievers make Berkeley College shine.”

The following students from Monmouth County have been recognized: President’s List: Mariah Agueda of Eatontown; Ricardo Alarcon of Neptune; and Luis Rosas of Freehold.

Dean’s List: Lauren Amato of Hazlet; Viviana Balan of Wall Township; Michael Caputo of Keyport; Salvatore Carollo of Manalapan; Jo-

seph Davino of Clarksburg; Allyson Farash of Hazlet; Sean Friedman of Hazlet Township; Man Luk of Freehold; Chris Martinez of Eatontown; Danielle Mendes of Matawan; Stephanie Minano of Freehold; Jessica Moreland of Howell; Ricky Piotrowski of Morganville; Daniel Sarafian of Matawan; Ja’shem Stovall of Neptune; Rosina Strauss of Port Monmouth; Cheyenne Tango of

Keyport; Catherine Tribuzio of Manalapan; and Natalie Vazquez of Wall Township.

Berkeley College students who achieve a grade point average of 4.00 with a minimum of 12 academic credits qualify for the President’s List.

Students who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or better with a minimum of 12 academic credits qualify for the Dean’s List.

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Suri Grussgott To Offer Insight On Conditions Of Jews In Argentina

FREEHOLD – Suri Grussgott, daughter of Rabbi Ira Grussgott, the rabbi of Freehold Jewish Center, and Miriam Grussgott serves as the Associate Director of the World Jewish Congress. Prior to that position she served as the Assistant Director at the New York City Comptroller’s Office.

Grussgott will deliver an eyewitness report of her trip, last year, to Buenos Aires and will share the Congress’ meetings with the government and her review of the ongoing investigation into the bombing of the Israeli Embassy and its repercussions affecting the Jewish people in Argentina.

Her presentation will center on the 1992 suicide bombing attack at the embassy where 29 people were killed and 242 injured. While the Islamic Jihad took responsibility, the investigation languished.

The apparent “dawn of a new era” has come since President Mauricio Macri took office. Argentina, home to a large and “vibrant” Jewish community, has been taking steps to solve the decades-old bombings at the Israeli embassy and the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires and the suspicious death of Alberto Nisman, a Jewish special prosecutor who had spent a decade investigating the bombings, but was found shot to death in his bathroom hours before he was to testify before the

Argentinian Congress about Iranian involvement and the former administrations’ attempt to cover it up. His death was quickly ruled a suicide.

Grussgott said that the WJC has developed a “wonderful” relationship with the new Argentinian administration, which has already made friendly overtures to the Jewish community.

Argentina is home to one of the world’s largest Jewish populations estimated by WJC to be 182,000. It should be noted that Argentinian Jews openly practice their religion, seemingly without fear. While she was in Buenos Aires she said, “We saw people walking down the street wearing yarmulkas,” and she reported that many delegates from 67 countries who were attending a special plenary saw a plethora of synagogues, Jewish agencies and organizations, as well as kosher restaurants.

Grussgott’s presentation will take place at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St. at 10:30 a.m. on February 26.

Open to members of the congregation as well as nonmembers, a $ 5.00 donation is requested to cover the cost of coffee, bagels and coverings. Kindly book reservations with the synagogue’s office by phone at 732-462-0254 or by e-mail: office@freeholdjc.org.

Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance Hosts Open House

MANALAPAN – Local, state and national newspapers post daily, stories of drug arrests and responses to overdoses – with both successful and unsuccessful efforts of saving a person. Additionally there are news stories of State and National efforts to address the over-prescribing of pain medicine. The news seems endless and the ability for any one person to make a difference seems beyond reach.

The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (“Alliance”) doesn’t want to give into stagnation on this issue. Instead, the Alliance wants to mobilize a community based effort to fight this scourge and empower the members of the community to be pre-emptive on this issue and employ strategies and efforts to prevent alcohol and drug abuse.

To that end the Alliance will be hosting an Open House program on March 9 at the Manalapan High School. The program will start with refreshments being served at 6:30 p.m. with the program following at 7:15 p.m. All members of the residential and business communities of Manalapan Township and Englishtown Borough are invited and encouraged to attend. The program will introduce participants to the Alliance and its members. Alliance leaders will present information on current trends and actual levels of drug activity in our communities.

The presentation will also include sharing of strategies to engage children and youth early in life in productive conversations and early

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intervention actions persons can take in their homes or businesses on how to identify early signs of abuse and how to get help. There is no cost to attend – and no obligation to do anything but learn.

The Manalapan High School is located at 20 Church Lane.

Attendees will leave with a better understanding of the presence of drugs in our neighborhoods, its consequences and our community’s fight to prevent more lives from being damaged or lost due to these drugs.

For more information, contact David Richardson, Health Officer, at 732-446-8345 or health@mtnj.org.

The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse exists as a catalyst within our community to raise public awareness about alcohol and substance abuse issues. The Alliance is part of a statewide effort aimed at the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. Alliance funding is primarily provided by the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through Drug Enforcement Demand Reduction (D.E.D.R.) Funds. Additional funding is provided by Manalapan Township, donations and fundraisers. The Alliance is a volunteer board comprised of community residents and representatives. The Alliance meets monthly, routinely on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Manalapan Senior Center. For more information about the Alliance please contact David Richardson as noted above.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of February 25 - March 3

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A loved one can help to keep you on track in the week ahead.

You may have the urge to jump into the frying pan by buying something of dubious value or investing in something that might not turn out as planned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. You might briefly feel that you are in a competition with someone and jump the gun in a moment of poor judgment. In the week to come family members can help you achieve long-term goals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can take pride a family member’s accomplishments or simply enjoy pleasant surroundings. In the week to come you might find that your home has increased in value or a new neighbor may become friendly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make promises you can keep. You may be thrown into contact with people who say or do things on the spur of the moment. In the week ahead you should be mindful that casual assurances aren’t necessarily commitments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a chance on romance. Shared feelings will be obvious. Play your cards right and a new love may blossom in the week ahead. A raise or promotion can be obtained if you are persistent and choose your timing wisely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pan for gold. A golden nugget of information you find this week can make your money grow or a wise decision possible. You could reach a crucial turning point; a decision can cause the dominoes to tumble over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your calendar app might not be able to keep up with last minutes changes as this week unfolds. Your attraction to exciting experiences and people can keep your dance card filled. Avoid being extravagant about purchases.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whisper sweet nothings to get some things. Congenial communication between you and others can improve any endeavor this week. Don’t plant your feet into the ground and refuse to budge over a minor matter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Candy is dandy but quickly consumed. It is a good idea to be cautious about purchases and investments as this week unfolds. You may fall prey to a tendency to see only what you want to see.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your energy levels may be high in the week to come. Be sure to use your extra enthusiasm to tackle worthwhile projects. You may easily be distracted by friends or aggravated by undue peer pressure.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pay attention to advice and wise counsel from others this week as you plan for the future. You may possess the golden touch where money or purchases are concerned. Your intuitions could be highly accurate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The bling is the thing. You might be attracted to bright shiny objects like a crow but end up with a chewing gum wrapper rather than silver. Discriminate between enduring things and false fronts this week.

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Meeting Schedule

FAR MI NGDALE – The gover ning b o d y me e t s on t he f i r s t a nd t h i rd Tuesdays of each month, with some exceptions, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center, 13 Asbury Ave. The meetings are: March 7 and 21, April 4 and 18, May 2 and 16, June 7 and 20, July 5 and 18, August 1 and 15, September 5 and 19, October 3 and 17, November 8 and 21, December 5 and 19, and January 2, 2018 at 6 p.m.

The Planning/Zoning Board Of Adjustment Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m., dependent upon business before the board at the Communit y Center, 13 Asbury Ave. When the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a holiday, it will automatically be held on the next business day.

For more information, visit farming daleborough.org.

2017 Aerial Mosquito Control Program

HOWELL – The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division will be using sections of Soldier Memorial Field as a landing and loading site for the County helicopter for the 2017 aerial mosquito control program.

The site will be used approximately twice a month, depending on weather and field conditions beginning in mid-April and usually ending in September.

Aerial operations start at sunrise and should last for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Parks Guide Now Available

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The newest issue of the Monmouth County Parks & Programs Guide that features all its offerings planned for March, April and May is available now.

For more information about Monmouth

County parks and programs, visit Monmouth CountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

The Park System can also be contacted through email at info@monmouth countyparks.com.

Indoor Flea Market

TOMS RIVER – There will be an indoor flea market on March 11 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. at St Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 White Oak Bottom Road.

There will be many and varied vendors,

hot ethnic foods, 50/50 raffle. The event is handicapped accessible. Admission and parking are free.

For more information, call the rectory at 732-505-6053 and leave a message.

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A Healthy Alternative To The Classic Sticky Bun Will Make Your Morning

By Wolfgang Puck

Valentine’s Day is barely over. A month and a half after the holidays, we have finished another round of indulging ourselves with too much rich or sugary food. As a result, I know that many people now are trying to recommit to their New Year’s resolutions to eat more healthfully.

And yet, here comes one more of what sometimes seems to be an endless parade of temptations: The food industry has declared Feb. 21 as National Sticky Bun Day! As if we need any excuse to start our mornings with sweet, warm breakfast rolls.

Of course, there are ways that you can have your sticky bun and eat it guilt-free, too. If you make the right choices, you can easily create your own baked morning treats that not only taste good but also are good for you.

Take the recipe I’d like to share for Cinnamon Swirl Honey Whole Wheat Bread. As fancy as that may sound, it’s incredibly easy to mix and bake, though it does take a few hours of waiting for the yeast to do its work making the dough rise.

The recipe’s combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flours produces a loaf that is pleasantly tender while also delivering a healthy dose of fiber with each serving. A spoonful of honey adds a subtle touch of mellow sweetness.

And just a little sugar helps deliver the aromatic aroma of the ground cinnamon that is swirled through each of the two loaves produced by the recipe. Yet, for all the satisfying pleasure the loaves provide, each serving of two 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices add up to only about 137 calories, with a mere 25 percent of those coming from fat.

Not only is the recipe delicious and healthy but it’s also versatile. If you like, you can add seedless raisins or dried cranberries or cherries, dotting them on top of the cinnamon sugar before you roll up each rectangle of dough. Some toasted chopped walnuts or slivered almonds would also be good, incorporated in the same way.

I like to toast the bread to enjoy with my morning coffee or for Sunday brunch, and it’s also good for sandwiches. Once it has cooled completely after baking, the second loaf that the recipe yields may be sealed in a freezer bag and stored in the freezer for up to several weeks, then thawed in the refrigerator before use. The dough itself can also be used to make excellent homemade pizzas or other flatbreads.

CINNAMON SWIRL HONEY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD Makes two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves Honey Whole Wheat Yeast Dough (recipe follows) Nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Prepare the Honey Whole Wheat Yeast Dough.

After the dough has rested, covered, for 10 minutes, divide it into two equal pieces. On a lightly floured work surface and with clean

hands, gently roll and shape each piece to make an even ball shape. Cover the balls with a damp kitchen towel and leave to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out each ball to form a 9-by-12-inch (22.5-by-30-cm) rectangle.

Evenly spray the insides of two 9-inch (22.5cm) loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.

Lightly brush the surface of each rectangle with cold water. Starting at the nearest shorter edge of each rectangle, evenly sprinkle each piece of dough with the cinnamon-sugar mixture up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the opposite edge.

Starting at the nearest short edge, tightly roll up each rectangle of dough. Place one roll, seam down, in each prepared loaf pan. Cover the pans with a damp towel and leave to rise at warm room temperature until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

With a sharp knife, lightly score three evenly spaced diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake the loaves until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Carefully turn them out of the pans onto a wire rack to cool before slicing with a bread knife.

HONEY WHOLE WHEAT YEAST DOUGH Makes enough for two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves SPONGE: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) lukewarm water, 80 F (27 C) 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour DOUGH: 3/4 cup (165 mL) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (165 mL) whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil First, prepare the sponge: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, stir together the yeast, water and honey until the yeast has dissolved. Stir in the all-purpose and whole wheat flours just until a soft, loose dough forms. Cover with a clean towel and set aside at warm room temperature for 20 minutes.

To prepare the dough, add the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the salt and the olive oil to the sponge. Fit the stand mixer with the dough hook and attach the bowl with the dough. Mix on the next-to-lowest speed for 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Continue mixing on medium speed until the dough looks well developed and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes longer.

Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes before proceeding with the recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Honey Whole Wheat Bread.

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