2018-01-06 - The Howell Times

Vol. 15 - No. 32

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–Photo courtesy Boy Scout Troop 300: Members of Boy Scout Troop 300 and attendees pose in the freezing cold during the ceremony at Old Tennant Cemetery.

Rate Increases Planned For Water And Wastewater

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Customers of New Jersey American Water (NJAW) might be seeing changes to their rates after the company filed a petition to the Board of Public Utilities to propose rate increases.

The petition, filed on Sept. 15, 2017, proposed new rates, “seeking recovery of the significant investment the company has made A public hearing on the proposed rate increase will be held at: Date: Jan. 10 Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Howell Township Municipal Building

into its water and wastewater infrastructure since its last rate adjustment in 2015,” according to the Sept. 15, 2017 press release

by NJAW. The petition proposed that these increased rates would increase their annual revenue by 129.3 million or 17.54 percent, according to the press release.

This additional revenue is meant to help the company make additional investments to its infrastructure in order to upgrade is services and provide better and more reliable service to its customers.

“According to the latest report card issued by the American (Rate - See Page 4)

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – In an effort to honor fallen soldiers, St. Veronica Boy Scout Troop 300 participated in a special wreath-laying ceremony that memorialized veteran soldiers on Dec. 16.

Gathered together at Old Tennant Cemetery in Manalapan, the Rev. Douglas Hughes of the Old Tennant Church spoke to the troops and attendees at the ceremony about what it means to honor and remember these soldiers for the sacrifices they have made for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Hughes said that it is, “first, to remember the fallen and, second, to honor those who serve and their families, and finally by our example today to teach our young folks as well as our communities the value and price of freedom.”

The troops and Hughes prayed for the families of these soldiers as well because, as Hughes put it, “when a soldier serves, the family serves as well.”

The wreaths were placed on the graves of the more than 1,200 veterans from all of the American wars buried in the cemetery. As the wreath was placed, the scout would recite the veteran’s name aloud, keeping the memory of that individual alive.

Many of the scouts in the ceremony have a personal connection to the military in some way, making this event even more significant for them.

For more information on the program, visit wreaths acrossamerica.org or oldtennent.org.

Howell Energy Aggregation Program Updates

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At a recent Township Council meeting, the status of the changes to the energy aggregation program in Howell were discussed.

Joseph Clark, Township Attorney, informed that the board had reviewed bids for a new energy aggregation program on Dec. 14. After comparing the bids to Jersey Central Power and Light supply pricing, the board decided against awarding a contract to any of the bids at this time.

“We have determined that there was no real savings for the township residents and as a result, no contract was awarded,” read the December 2017 Program Update for Howell Energy Aggregation.

Clark said that the committee is going

to hold off on the program until new bids are expected to be reviewed again in March or April. If a new contract is awarded, residents will be informed via e-mail and have the opportunity to opt-out of the program if they wish, according to the Program Update.

The current energy provider for Howell Township’s energy program is TriEagle Energy. TriEagle’s contract expired at the end of December, said Clark, and all residents will revert back to JCP&L as their provider after the December meter read.

At this point there is nothing that the townspeople need to do, said Clark.

The residents will be “seamlessly transitioned” back to JCP&L power in the New Year.

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Continued From Page 1 Society of Civil Engineers earlier this year, the nation’s water infrastructure was graded a ‘D’ and the wastewater infrastructure was graded a ‘D plus’,” said Robert G. MacLean, president of NJAW in the release. “As the provider of water and/or wastewater services to nearly one in three people in the state, New Jersey American Water is committed to making needed investments to proactively upgrade infrastructure to ensure reliable service.”

Some of the investments NJAW plans to make – if rate increases are approved – are: • The expansion of the Oak Glen Water

Treatment Facility.

• A flood protection project at the Raritan Millstone Water Treatment Facility.

• Construction of an iron removal facility in Toms River.

• Iron removal upgrades to other systems.

Replacement of several aging diameter transmission mains in the coastal region.

• Conversion from chlorine gas to an on-site sodium hypochlorite generation system at the Delaware River Regional Water Treatment Plant.

• Needed system improvements to the Jumping Brook, Swimming River, Delaware River, Canoe Brook and Raritan Millstone Water Treatment Plants.

• Replacement or upgrades to dozens of wells, pumping stations and other critical

facilities.

• Sewer system upgrades.

Opposed to this petition is Howell’s Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro. “I have requested a resolution, that will be added to Council’s Jan. 2 meeting, opposing NJAW’s most recent request for a rate adjustment,” Nicastro said prior to the meeting.

Nicastro noted that NJAW must consider the high rates currently being paid by customers in Howell, alongside rate increases that have been granted in the past. “The current application by NJAW is unfair, unjust and unreasonable,” said Nicastro.

The NJAW release noted that “the water bill for the average residential customer using 6,000 gallons of water a month

would increase approximately 36 cents per day. The average residential wastewater bill would increase approximately 20 cents per day.”

The percentage increases that customers will see with regard to their rate changes will vary depending on the customer class.

This information can be found in the chart accessible at newjerseyamwater.com.

A public hearing about the approval of this petition will be held on January 10 at 6 p.m. at the Howell Township Municipal Building. Here, residents and council members have the opportunity to put forth comments and concerns about the petition before approval is certain. The public is permitted to send letters to the Board regarding this petition as well.

Blood Reserves Challenged By Patient Demand O-Negative Blood A Constant Challenge NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center (NYBC) is asking for help to maintain an adequate supply of all blood types, but especially O-negative – the “universal” blood which can be transfused into anyone in an emergency. In addition, hundreds of additional blood drives need to be scheduled to meet projected hospital demand. Current in-

ventory of several blood types is running below the desired target level.

“It’s simple: hospital patient demand for blood often outpaces our best efforts to recruit donors and schedule blood drives,” said NYBC Executive Director of Donor Recruitment Andrea Cefarelli.

“There are always reasons but we have to overcome that for the sake of hospital patients who need us.”

This is one of the toughest times of the year,” Cefarelli added. “We’re asking for our dedicated supporters to roll up their sleeves to make sure we’re able to provide our hospital partners with whatever they need to take care of their patients.”

Blood products have a shor t shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each and every day there are patients who de-

pend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive.

But blood and blood products can’t be manufact u red. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call 800933-2566 or visit nybloodcenter.org.

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Opinions & Commentary

F eatured L etter Thank You To Our Hospitals I recently had to spend time at three of the local hospitals with a loved one.

I’m one of those people who sleep over, so I saw what goes on day and night. The three hospitals are part of the Hackensack group.

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I take my hat off to you.

Each place was full of professionalism and love and care. You can buy professionalism but you can’t buy love and care. In each facility the people knew their jobs from top to bottom, whether it was a doctor, technician,

nurse, aide, support group, and many others. I could not find any fault. I have never been so impressed with a group like this. The men of the cloth were right there to do their job and pray for my loved one.

We are going to come through our trauma better people than when we went in, due to these hospitals.

All I have to do is thank you one and all for a job well done.

Herb Greenberg, Jr. Brick

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Letters To The Editor Leaving a Lasting Legacy From time to time I’m asked what my greatest achievement as a freeholder has been. It’s not always an easy question to answer. I’m very proud of my efforts to redevelop Fort Monmouth, including my work to help provide services for our veterans. The Child Advocacy Center is also something in which I take great satisfaction. But when I think of my greatest single achievement, I have to say it is the legacy of the land we have preserved.

While other efforts have helped important segments of our population, the preservation of open lands has provided a permanent foundation that future generations will be able to build upon. It is an asset that serves the entire county.

Directly, it provides a habitat that protects biodiversity, provides a myriad of recreational opportunities, both active and passive, and adds value to the neighborhoods and communities in which it is located.

The indirect benefits are even greater. Where it is farmland, it provides locally grown fresh food. Where it is conservation lands - from open fields to century forests - it cleans the air and cools the land. And all open land helps to manage stormwater, store drinking water and treat wastewater.

People who never visit a farm or field or forest benefit from our protection of them, which makes open land the best investment we can make in the future of Monmouth County.

All of this makes it particularly important now for everyone to pay close attention to the new Open Space Plan being developed by the Park System. Monmouth County has seen the development of thousands of acres of land that are lost to future preservation efforts. The land that is left is also increasingly sensitive in nature. This makes the challenges we face ahead even greater and more urgent. The careful planning and the wise allocation of resources that have been the hallmark of our previous efforts will be even more essential in the future.

The land is the lasting legacy in which every Monmouth

I suggested that the errors designed and constructed, County resident can share and be Letters To The Editor and omissions insurance for take pride. I am just happy to have had the opportunity to do my part as a freeholder in this ongoing process. Nothing makes me prouder.

Freeholder Lillian G Burry Colts Neck

Police Station Never Should Have Got This Bad I have read your front page article on the Barnegat Township Hall & Police Station in your December 23, 2017 edition of Southern Ocean Times. When I finished, I went back and read it twice more.

Unfortunately, nothing in that sad story changed.

The crux of this problem is that full time Municipal and Police Department employees didn’t do their jobs. The oversight personnel, the elected township officials, certainly didn’t perform their due diligence either.

This is a cart before the horse matter. There have been tremendous changes in Barnegat Township that have taken place in fits and spurts over the 40+ years since I was a kid and our family docked our 18’ Emerson Farley-built garvey in Budge Ridgeway’s slips on Woodmansee Avenue on Double Creek. Little has been done with the Township’s infrastructure to deal with all of the new construction and all of the new people who have moved in to Southern Ocean County, a large number of whom have landed in Barnegat Township.

Yet the Township Committee drafted, presented and apparently approved a $15 million bond issue when no one has come up with a determination of the actual needs, needs that will grow and need to be adjusted; a solution that is workable, well-designed, adjustable and efficient. And the township solicitor let them all do this?

Why would they do that before the full planning and details of needs were developed? How did they know whatever it is that they propose would cost $15 million when it is obvious that no one there knows what they need, how the building that would fulfill those needs should

do all departments need to be housed together, what future expansions should be planned on buildings that should be designed for expansions, and for how much money.

Barnegat Township has not finished growing, of that I am certain. But substantial longterm planning is in order before the Township should be selling municipal bonds and starting construction on anything. The Township and County should have a ton of information about the growth of Barnegat Township over the past 20 years or so. Can’t a professional take that information and interpolate that data into what they think the town will grow and change into over the next 20 years and tie that into what new or remodeled facilities are needed? It would also be a good idea to further interpolate the needs an additional 20 years into the future so that likely Township needs can be planned and any facilities built or remodeled would be done in a way that expansion would be reasonable from both efficiency and financial reasons over time.

It seems that someone should be doing this before the taxpayers in Barnegat Township find themselves repaying bonds that were sold and the proceeds used to buy and construct things that end up doing the Township, and its citizens, little good.

My business’s office has been in Moorestown, NJ since 1982 and the Town Hall there burned to the ground about 15 years ago. The Police Department was in that building along with all Township functions except for Water, Sewer and Public Works. At first, the town created what the police needed for the short term in the Public Works facility but the Town Manager and the Council were aware that it would be some time before a new Town Hall would be built so the Town leased office and flex space in a large office industrial park on the north side of town. The Council had discovered that the insurance on Town Hall was nowhere near the replacement cost. They recovered an insurance claim recovery of about $3,000,000 but, for years, the least expensive bid to rebuild Town Hall on the same footprint was $12,000,000.

the insurance broker should be addressed but nothing has been done. Why was that coverage not kept up to what would have been needed to replace that building? If nothing else, that should serve as a warning to our Ocean County town managers who might read this letter. Those managers should conduct an annual survey on replacement costs on all municipal properties and then confirm that the insurance policies on those properties provide the appropriate coverage.

Tax rates went up after Moorestown built a new Town Hall that includes a new library (remember those?), since the insurance settlement did not provide anywhere near what Moorestown needed to rebuild Town Hall. The town finally built the new Town Hall, including the library, for about $14,000,000 but the Police Department like their leased space and stayed there since that space is cost effective and the size and floorplan can easily be adjusted.

The Police no longer find that they need to be co-located in Town Hall. How about that?

While all of this was going on, the Moorestown Township Municipal Court rented the Courtroom of the Borough of Maple Shade, a mile away, and that worked just fine. Moorestown’s Municipal Judge and Court Officials worked out of the leased space except for Court Nights.

The point is that perhaps Barnegat has an opportunity at this time to save money by merging and/or sharing a lot of township functions with neighboring towns as a way to become far more cost effective and efficient for the taxpayers of the Township. In any case, they should be planning on handling as much growth in the next 20 years and they have had in the last 20.

Lindsay Fuller Beach Haven

MacArthur’s Flood Insurance Statement A Farce After slogging through all his “I” claims and self-con(Letters - See Page 7)

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The Howell Times, January 6, 2018, Page 7 mislead your readers. He’s a millionaire, and the president recently attended his fund-raiser in North Jersey, so MacArthur certainly can afford to pay for newspaper ads to present his propaganda.

Please don’t insult the intelligence of your readers by aiding and abetting one candidate for the next 11 months at the expense of objective, factual journalism.

Letters:

Continued From Page 6 gratulatory rhetoric, readers were not told that he (and the rest of the worst Congress in history) allowed the program to expire on December 22nd.

That came on the heels of similar MacArthur propaganda about 2017’s other “reform” fiascoes: the tax-us-more-so-millionaires-pay-less reform and the failed repeal-healthcare-without-replacing-it reform.

Unless this publication wants to be the Fox News of the Jersey Shore, you have to stop printing such one-sided political baloney.

MacArthur is running for re-election in 2018, so the Times should not give him free publicity, especially when he tries to

Sue DiNimiano Brick, NJ Editor’s note: The politicians are given a space to speak about issues on our Government page. It is not paid advertising.

We print their press releases as a service to residents, so they can understand what’s on the minds of their elected officials.

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SHREWSBURY – Visit the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library for this networking group event on Jan. 3 from 10-12 p.m.

This peer led volunteer support group is for those who are actively looking for work and would like to begin or re-invigorate their job search. Anyone i n ca reer t ra nsit ion, recent college grads, laid-off workers, unemployed or underemployed professionals, persons re-entering the job market, struggling

small business owners, and retirees looking for part time or volunteer work are invited to attend.

Group members assist each other in techniques and suggestions to improve job search, offer support, and help with personal and professional networking to find a position. Additional resources are available in the librar y’s Career Information Center.

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MCSONJ Provided Gifts To Those In Need On Christmas

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ Facebook MONMOUTH COUNTY – Thanks to the staff of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office of New Jersey Corrections Division and the RAINE Foundation, needy children throughout the Bay shore area had a present to open on Christmas Day. Each year Corrections officers assist the

foundation with collecting gifts and then play Santa as they go from home to home putting a smile on each child’s face.

This truly defines what Christmas is all about. Sheriff Golden thanks everyone for their continued commitment and compassion for this great cause throughout the holidays.

New Year’s Garbage Collection Schedule Change MANALAPAN – Garbage will not be collected on Monday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) but will be collected on your next scheduled collection day – Thursday, January 4 for those with Monday/Thursday collection.

Garbage will be collected as scheduled on Tuesday, January 2 for those with Tuesday/ Friday collection. Please be patient as the trucks may be later than normal on those collection days due to the large amount of garbage being collected.

The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show Returns

TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Comic Book Show returns to Toms River on Sunday, January 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Toms River Elks, 600 Washington Street. The event will feature vendors, artists, writers, publishers and costume groups.

This show benefits the Toms River Elks and other charitable organizations. Looking for crafters with items related to super heroes, science fiction, anime, steampunk.

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Founded in 1994, Kulanu supports isolated, emerging, and returning Jewish communities around the world. Some are discovering Judaism for the first time, others reinvigorating a forgotten practice; but all have experienced some k i nd or d iscon nect ion f rom global Jewry.

The committee asks for a $5 donation to cover bagels, schmears, etc. This program is open to all. Let us know that you plan to attend by phoning the synagogue’s office at 732-462-0254 or e-mail at office@freeholdjc.org.

Correction In the Dec. 30 issue of this paper, “Aldridge Dredging” should have been spelled as “Aldrich Dredging.” We regret the error.

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

Rare Wildlife Revealed: Gallery Exhibit Opens

W E ST L ONG BR A NC H – Vi s it Monmouth University on January 13, 2018 for the “Rare Wildlife Revealed” exhibit open from 7-9 p.m.

Part of the James Fiorentino Traveling Art Exhibition, this exhibit displays the youngest artist ever inducted into the prestigious New York Society of Illustrators. Fiorentino uses his trademark detail and realism in watercolor to paint New Jersey’s most endangered

and vulnerable wildlife species.

Fiorentino’s paintings t r uly br ing wildlife to life on paper, and in doing so, his art helps to educate and engage viewers about the precipitous declines that many of these species have undergone. This exhibition is presented in partnership with Conserve Wildlife Foundation.

This event is free! For more information call 732-263-6889.

Recycle Your Christmas Tree To Noel’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

HOWELL – Now that Christmas is over, you can make your old Christmas tree useful once more! Donate your Christmas tree to Noel’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Farm!

Noel’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Farm is a local non-profit that works for wildlife preservation and protection. Noel’s asks

you to recycle your tree to them to be used as a natural de-wormer.

It is required that all ornaments and tinsel are removed from trees before donation.

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The farm is located at 270 Alexander Ave., Howell.

Superstorm Sandy Exhibit At The Monmouth County Historical Association

By Kimberly Bosco FR EEHOLD – Mon mouth Cou nt y Histor ical Associat ion is host i ng a special exhibit that makes Superstorm Sandy and its effects on various parts of New Jersey an even more concrete part of our history. The exhibit, called “Tracking Sandy: Monmouth County Remembers,” takes place f rom now until October of 2018 and showcases various efforts at documenting Sandy’s impact on the County.

T he ex h ibit also ma rk s t he f if t h a n n iversa r y of when Sa ndy h it the

Jersey Shore back in 2012. Collected photographs, artifacts, and oral histories from persons of interest, such as scientists or Monmouth county citizens, make up the components of the exhibit.

“Tracking Sandy” helps us continue to follow what other lessons might come from the aftermath and what the future holds for us.

It includes oral histories presented on listening devices, interactive activities, artifacts, internet and print resources, and preparedness education.

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Study Reveals Low Awareness Of Lifesaving Screenings Among Those At Greatest Risk

NEW JERSEY – Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer death.According to theAmerican Lung Association, screening can save thousands of lives, yet less than 5 percent of the estimated 9 millionAmericans considered “high risk” have been screened. In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, the American Lung Associa-

tion’s LUNG FORCE initiative, nationally presented

by CVS Health, remains committed to raising awareness of lung cancer and the benefits of early detection through lung cancer screening.

The organization released findings from its fourth annual Lung Health Barometer, which revealed critically low awareness of the lifesaving potential

of lung cancer screening.

The Lung Health Barometer is a survey designed to better understand what Americans know about lung cancer and lung cancer screening. This year’s survey included 1,400 people, both women and men and high-risk current and former smokers.

Among the high-risk population, the survey

revealed: 84 percent of high-risk Americans are unfamiliar with the only recommended lung cancer screening method available – the low-dose CT scan.

Despite it potentially saving their lives, 41 percent of high-risk current and former smokers are not planning on getting screened for lung cancer.

The top reason those at high risk for lung cancer are not getting screened is because their doctor never recommended it.

Among the general population, the survey revealed: Only 3 percent of women cite lung cancer as a top-ofmind health concern, when in fact, one woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with lung cancer every 5 minutes.

87 percent of the general population is not familiar with the low-dose CT scan, the only approved lung cancer screening aimed at early detection.

The majority of the general population (62 percent) believe that not enough is being done to raise awareness of lung cancer.

The low-dose CT scan has the ability to save lives, and to raise public awareness about the new availability of screening for those considered at high risk, the American Lung Association recently partnered with theAd Council to launch “Saved By The Scan.”

“Saved By The Scan” is the first national public service advertising (PSA) campaign that educates Americans on the benefits of early detection through lung cancer screening and encourages high-risk individuals to take an online lung cancer screening eligibility quiz at SavedByTheScan.org. The lowdose CT scan is the only lung cancer screening tool that reduces the risk of dying from lung cancer by detecting lung cancer in the early stages, before symptoms arise, when the disease is more curable.

“The availability of lung cancer screening presents a powerful opportunity to save lives and turn the tide against lung cancer. To make this a reality, we must do more to ensure that those at high risk are aware of screening and that it can save their lives,” said American Lung Association National President and CEO Harold P. Wimmer. “The American Lung Association is committed to defeating lung cancer, and this effort to raise awareness about screening is driven through our partnership with the Ad Council on the ‘Saved By The Scan’ campaign throughout Lung Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.”

There are an estimated 9 million Americans who qualify as “high risk” for developing lung cancer and should talk to their doctor about screening. A person is considered high risk if they are between 55–80 years old, have a 30 pack-year history of smoking (this means one pack a day for 30 years, two packs a day for 15 years, etc.), and are a current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years. The new availability of the low-dose CT scan at no cost from Medicare and most healthcare plans is a powerful opportunity to save lives, because the key to defeating lung cancer is early detection. In fact, if the disease is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving five years improves from 11 to 55 percent. If only half of the Americans at high risk were screened, about 15,000 lives would be saved.

“I am honored to be a part of the ‘Saved by the Scan’ campaign to raise awareness of the low-dose CT scan among current and former smokers. It was by chance that I learned about this lifesaving technology and I could not be more grateful,” said Frank Flahive, a LUNG FORCE advocate and lung cancer survivor. “I am living proof that as a former smoker you can go from scan to cancer survivor – that’s the benefit of early detection with the low-dose CT scan. I encourage others who meet the screening criteria to discuss the scan with their doctors because it certainly saved my life.”

To learn more about lung cancer and its risk factors, high-risk individuals are encouraged to take a lung cancer screening eligibility quiz at SavedByTheScan.org.

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Children’s Home Society Offers Free Trauma Counseling

NEW JERSEY – The Calming After the Storm Project provides free counseling to Ocean and Monmouth County residents, business owners and first responders who have been impacted in any way by Superstorm Sandy.

Over the past year, trauma-trained clinicians have helped children, adults and families affected by the storm to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger, including sleeplessness, lack of motivation, increases or decreases in appetite and bedwetting, among many other symptoms.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Forget About New Year’s Resolutions, Do it Now!

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Do you know how many New Year’s resolutions people actually succeed at keeping? The answer is: practically none.

I’ve never been a believer in resolutions.

I think you should just do it now.

What do you think the reason is that we do not keep our New Year’s resolutions?

There are two reasons: the main one is our self-defeating stories, and the second is our habits that we’ve held for years. One of my favorite books on this topic is The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.

Next, let’s look at some of what Isaiah Hankel has to say on the power of our “self-stories.” He’s just released a new book, The Science of Intelligent Achievement: How Smart People Focus, Create and Grow Their Way to Success (Capstone 2018). One of my favorite quotes from Mr. Hankel is: “In order to change your big story, you have to change the little stories.”

You know which stories don’t you?

Have you ever heard yourself say any of these things: I’ll never be thin because I’ve been overweight for 16 years now.

It’s more important that I’m available for him now; I’ll concentrate on me later.

I hate myself, I hate my body, and I’m so stupid.

By telling yourself these negative stories, or even thinking them, you give yourself the freedom to abuse yourself, remain in toxic relationships, eat fattening food, and keep drinking or smoking.

Why should you bother, you always fail anyway don’t you?

See what I mean? If you refuse to change those stories, then I suggest you not make any resolutions for 2018 because you’re destined for failure. Then, you will feel even more badly about yourself.

But if you’re ready and willing to dispense with the negative thinking, and forgive your past failures, then let January 1 be your day for change! Two years ago, I decided I’d declutter my home a little bit more. I like things neat and organized. If you too want to organize your home, read “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo.

We don’t actually overcome or break a bad habit. We merely replace it with another one. And amazingly enough, those new, healthy habits become ingrained in our behavior in about three weeks. So don’t give up too soon! Set reasonable goals for yourself though. Remember, nobody’s perfect, and if they are, they’ve been photo shopped!

So this January 1, sit down and write a list of the negative thoughts that make up the mental chatter in your mind. Write all of them on paper or type and print your list. Vow to never say these words again and burn them. Literally, turn them to ash. Then create a vision board using pictures that you cut out of magazines to represent all the wonderful things you’d like to create in your life. Dreams can come true if you believe that they can.

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Legislation Passed To Provide Overdose Patients With Recovery Information

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Legislation to provide mandatory information about substance abuse treatment programs to anyone who is being treated for a drug overdose has been passed by the Assembly Health and Senior

Services Committee.

The legislation requires that, whether it be a first-responder or a health care professional, medical professionals need to provide patients of overdose with this information before releasing them. The required in-

formation will help overdose patients find treatment programs and resources to aid them in solving their addiction and preventing further overdose.

“Opioid abuse is an epidemic throughout New Jersey that we must continue to fight in

every way we can. In the sobering moment when an individual overdoses and receives Narcan or another antidote to save their life, we must use it as an opportunity to provide them with information on how to recover and treat this deadly disease,” stated Assemblyman McGuckin.

If an individual is being treated by a first-responder and does not get admitted to a hospital or facility, it is the first-responders job to relay this information to the individual. If that person in fact does get admitted somewhere, the health care professionals of that establishment are required to inform the patient with this information following treatment but prior to discharge as well as document the event. The idea is to get these individuals equipped with the necessary information so that they know how to avoid further drug-use or drug problems effectively on their own.

“Experiencing an event like an overdose may be a moment when addicts are looking for a lifeline,” added Assemblyman Wolfe. “Allowing health care providers and first responders the opportunity to provide life changing information on recovery programs may be the first step in tackling this devastating disease that has ruined so many lives.”

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The Pageant is the search for that gracious lady, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. There are four judging categories which include: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent, and Judges Interview. After winning the State title, the Queen becomes the delegate from New Jersey, and will participate in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2018. The National Pageant will be held in October at Resorts.

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Monmouth Museum “Member Miniatures” Exhibit LINCROFT – Visit the Monmouth Museum for the “Member Miniatures: Big Art in Small Packages” event from Jan.13 to March 11, 2018. The opening reception on Jan. 13 will take place from 4-6 p.m.

Join the Monmouth Museum as they highlight their artist members, who support the Museum through their membership, every year with an exhibition displayed throughout their Hallway Galleries and the Nilson Gallery.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (the Alliance) is offering to make presentations in communities concerning drugs and alcohol. Their effort is to inform, educate and ultimately, help prevent substance abuse and addiction that has affected the country, New Jersey and local communities.

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Classifieds For Rent

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For Rent Brick River View - 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, $1,500/month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security.

Call 732-477-9498. (t/n)

Custodian Wanted - Part time Monday through Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. senior clubhouse. Call 732-350-2656. or fax resume to 732-350-2838.

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Ramblin Acres Kennel in Jackson is looking to hire full and part time employees. Experience with animal care is recommended and must be willing to work weekends. Please call 732-370-8628 to inquire.

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Open House Open House - January 7 from 12-5 p.m. For Sale By Owner $189,500. 90 Robin Lane, Barnegat. Heritage Bay Adult Community. 973-978-0740 .

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n)

Auto For Sale 2009 Hyundai Elantra GLS Sedan 4 Door - Mileage 140+.Minor body work needed. Asking $2,500 or best offer. 973-978-0740.

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Help Wanted

The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm.

Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com.

Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 1-800-361-9881.

(46) Work At Home - Calling property managers. Need computer and laptop.

9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 908-489-3412.

(46) PT/FT - Experience a must for busy Deli/Bakery/Lottery. Bakery/ Lottery could be F/T. Toms River area. 732-286-2665.

(5) Registered Nurse – The Pines at Whiting is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/ rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (22.50 hours a week e/o), and one RN 3-11 (16 hours a week e/o w/e). For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Personal Assistant/Driver Howell/Hamilton, NJ - Personal Assistant/Driver wanted for disabled professional from Monday through Friday from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be flexible with hours). The ideal candidate must be able to lift 100 lbs. and have reliable transportation. A good driving record is a must. Experience preferred. Salary set by the state of NJ. For more information, call 848-245-0962. (1) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/ FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(1) PT Weekend CNA/CHHA - The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further!

7-3 CNA – Skilled Nursing Unit (( days per bi-weekly pay period). Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7.

Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (52) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior.

Decks, powerwashing. Affordable.

Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (6) Joan’s Dog Training - In home sessions, consultation, basic obedience, puppy training, behavior issues. Use games to train. Certified.

Insured. 908-759-1196.

(50) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

(3) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

(47) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (50) A Senior Home Companion/Caregiver Svc. - Insuring Peace of Mind for 20 plus years. A Private Contracting of each Caregiver. 24l7 and daily care schedules available. Please call or text 732-278-3770 for an evaluation of all your needs.

(52) Treasurer/Bookkeeping Services For churches/non-profit/condos (when volunteers are hard to find).

Reasonable rates. 732-988-8563 or cnjtreasurer@aol.com.

(2) RC Hammer Home Improvement/ Handyman - Experienced in all phases of home repair/improvements. Reasonable rates. Reliabel work. No job too small. Insured.

NJ LIC #VH07304600. Call Ric 908-330-6146.

(5) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120.

Lic #13VH08645300.

(44) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you.

(50) Removal Service - We Haul It All! Household junk, yard waste, trees/ shrubs, furniture, appliances, construction debris, metals, concrete, dirt/ sand and stone. Also specializing in Landscaping, masonry and all fields of construction. Serving Ocean County area. Call now! 732-998-4725. (52) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008.

(46) I Will Clean Your Home - Very good prices. Call 732-773-5078. (4)

All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n)

Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

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BUY DIRECT FLOORING DuPont stainmaster or commercial carpet from $11 yd. installed. RITZ luxury vinyl planking 3mm 20mil wear layer2.75ft. installed. Quality remnants 732-504-9286.

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Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

Attention - Home owners, bussinesses, contractors, realtors - CASH towards property damage. Don’t hesitate. Call or text Joe 201-852-4417. Free consultation.

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Kids Coloring Raffle There will be two winners This is a coloring raffle, meaning the picture will not be judged. We wish everyone good luck in the raffle and happy coloring!

Please mail artwork to: Coloring Contest 15 Union Avenue Lakehurst, NJ 08733 All Submissions due by January 12.

Name: Town: Age: Phone number:

Ages 12 and under!

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MMKIDS Art Hour Event

LINCROFT – Join the Monmouth Museum for Art Hour in the Museum’s Green Arts Studio of the Becker Children’s Wing from now until March 28, 2018. Kids of all ages can access their creative side in the Green Arts Studio by making arts and crafts that incorporate recyclable materials.

Art Hour takes place on Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m. Event is free with Museum admission. Museum members are free.

For more information call 732-747-2266.

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The license plate initiative, sponsored by Sen. Chris Connors, is meant to foster support and funds for New Jersey homeless veterans centers.

“This initiative would offer New Jersey motorists the opportunity to demonstrate their support for our veterans while also voluntarily providing additional funding to get homeless veterans off the streets and into shelters,” said Sen. Connors and his colleagues, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, in a statement issued about the initiative.

The plates would cost $50 on top of the required registration fees, and $10 for renewal on top of required renewal fees. The Senator’s statement noted that the proceeds for the funds, after subtracting the cost of production for the plates, would be designated to a non-lapsing fund called the “Support Our Veterans License Plate Fund”.

The legislation has only been advanced as of now; it has yet to be signed. The Senator hopes that it will soon be signed into law so owners of these special license plates will know that their money is going to a good cause “This veterans’ initiative would financially support the Department’s current efforts to reduce the number of homeless veterans to the greatest extent possible, so that these individuals who’ve served our nation and are deserving of our eternal gratitude can begin the transition to a better quality of life,” said the Senator and his colleagues in the statement.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of january 6 - january 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): During the week ahead, you can develop a worthy New Year’s resolution that is built on an inspiring idea or fantasy. You will have ample energy to put your plans into motion, but must be methodical in the execution.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Enjoy the best of both worlds in the week to come. You can enjoy being spoiled and pamper a loved one, too. You may gain knowledge or discover information that gives you the upper hand in a delicate situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might possess loads of ambition but may hesitate to take necessary steps because you are afraid of making a mistake. In the week ahead don’t hesitate to give your best effort, as practice makes perfect.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The week to come could cause you to question whether you are being thrifty or miserly. You will know that money is well-spent if it makes someone happy.

A new person might not be what he or she seems.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Finding ways to become more efficient and organized might be at the top of your “to do” list in the week ahead.

Although you may be disappointed in someone, or something, you will learn a valuable lesson.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you’re feeling like you’re not doing what you’re supposed to be doing maybe it is time to organize your visions of success into a priority list. This week develop your ambitions and make some sensible resolutions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Harness your energies and use them wisely in the week ahead.

Follow through on an inspiring thought, whether it comes through a friend or mentor or from reading material, but keep a tight rein on your wallet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An eagerness to take risks might be at odds with shrewd business tactics during the upcoming week. Focus your enthusiasm instead on making a good impression on the people you meet at social gatherings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ringing out the old might have more significance for you than for others. Saturn is no longer in your sign, so you will find you have more freedom to plan for the year ahead as this first week of the year unfolds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead change the word “me” into “we.”

You might think that your wants and needs are the most important, but other people count just as much. Focus on ways to include your loved ones in your plans.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may enjoy a series of magical moments in the week ahead because you know how to make a great impression on others. Use your networking skills to make new contacts and widen your sphere of influence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Get ready to go out on the town. This is the day to celebrate new beginnings with those in your social circle. You are in good standing with your loved ones and will be able to make new friends in the week ahead.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Bread Winner: A Winning Recipe To Help You Keep Two New Year’s Resolutions

By Wolfgang Puck

Now that Christmas is over and the new year has begun, we all face an important challenge that only gets bigger and bigger by the moment: Sticking to our New Year’s resolutions.

As important as those promises to ourselves may be, however, there is no real mystery over what we’ll resolve. In fact, I’ll bet you can easily guess the two most common goals.

That’s right! In the coming year, a majority of people will want to eat more healthfully (or lose weight). And most of us will also want to manage our money more wisely and save more.

Not surprisingly, few people keep up their resolve. Some surveys show that as many as 80 percent of resolutions are abandoned by February!

So, how do you stick to yours? I think success comes from approaching goals realistically; making small, achievable changes in your daily life that eventually become habits and add up to bigger successes. And the best way I know to both eat smartly while saving money is to prepare nourishing food at home.

The recipe I’d like to share is a perfect example of that approach. My whole wheat bread with dark chocolate and cherries is not only delicious but also low in fat (which contributes fewer than a third of its 188 calories per two-slice serving) and a decent source of dietary fiber (2.69 grams per serving).

Not only that, but the chocolate and cherries are also excellent sources of the antioxidants health professionals say we should include in our diets to help safeguard us against illness.

Better still: The bread is fun to make and a great activity for a cold or rainy weekend afternoon. And the delicious results will cost you far less than anything similar from an upscale bakery.

The bread is also admirably versatile. I like to toast a slice and enjoy it with my morning coffee. You can soak slices in a mixture of beaten eggs, egg whites, and some reduced-fat milk, then pan-fry it with nonstick spray, to make amazing healthy French toast.

I’ve even been known to eat some of this bread at the end of a meal! (Here’s a fun tip: Top a toasted slice with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt for a satisfying impromptu dessert.)

The recipe also lends itself to many variations. If you want an even lower low-fat version, double the amount of cherries and leave out the chocolate chips. Or try substituting other dried fruit, individually or in combination, cutting up larger pieces into morsels about the size of cherries or raisins.

Any approach you take, I think you’ll be more than happy with the results - and with the money you save. Here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2018!

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD WITH DARK CHOCOLATE AND DRIED CHERRIES

Makes two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves For the 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 For the dough: 3/4 cup (185 mL) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (185 mL) whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup (250 mL) pitted dried cherries, rehydrated in warm water for 15 minutes, thoroughly drained Nonstick cooking spray 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.

Next, 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 containing the dough. Mix on the second-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 fairly well developed and elastic, 8 minutes longer.

Add the chocolate chips and the rehydrated drained cherries to the mixer bowl. Continue mixing at medium speed until thoroughly combined, about 2 minutes longer.

Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.

Divide the dough 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.

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

With your hands, shape each ball of dough into a 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaf shape and transfer it to a prepared loaf pan. Cover the pans with a damp towel and leave at warm room temperature to rise 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. Put the loaves in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Carefully turn the loaves out of the pans onto a wire rack to cool. To serve, slice with a sharp serrated bread knife.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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