2018-01-13 - The Howell Times

Vol. 15 - No. 33

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Howell Homeless Staying Warm For The Winter

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – A Go Fund Me fundraiser has been created for the homeless encampment Destiny’s Bridge in Howell Township and has already raised $2,075 of its $3,000 goal.

The fundraising webpage was

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“Bomb Cyclone” Hits Howell

(Homeless - See Page 2)

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–Photo courtesy Farmingdale Fire Department Facebook Local kids work on shoveling away some of the snow in their neighborhood.

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – On the weekend of Jan. 4, local communities were struck by the largest snowfall of the season yet when a “bomb

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–Photos by Minister Steve Brigham Top: Tents are used throughout the camp by residents as a place to sleep and store items.

Bottom Left: Chickens roam the grounds of the camp. Bottom Right: A hand-painted sign labels the campground as Howell’s “Home for the Homeless.”

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Murphy Calls For Bipartisanship, NJ Pride

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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Governor-Elect Phil Murphy speaks at the Organization Meeting where he swore in members of the governing body.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Governor-Elect Phil Murphy made a quick stop in Brick on New Year’s Day to stay just long enough to administer the oath of office to Mayor John G. Ducey and Council members Marianna Pontoriero and Paul Mummolo.

He asked if he could make a few comments before the swearing-in ceremony.

“The real reason I’m here today is because I won 36 percent of the vote in Brick,

and John [Ducey] won 65 percent, so I’m down here trying to figure out a few lessons and figure what the heck went on,” joked the energetic Murphy, who wore sneakers with his suit.

“This is a community that I’ve really enjoyed coming to, and you all have been incredibly gracious having me here at every turn,” he said.

Murphy gave a particular shout out to the veterans and to the members of law (Murphy - See Page 5)

Howell Board of Ed. Selects Leaders

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The Howell Township Board of Education held their annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 3. At this meeting, Timothy P. O’Br ie n w a s r e - ele c t e d a s President of the board and Mark A. Bonjavanni, Vice President.

Other re-elected members include Dr. Denise M. Lowe and Albert Miller. The newly elected members of the board for the 2018 year are Jennifer Okerson and Ira Thor. Also on the board are Laurence Gurman, Cristy Mangano and MaryRose Malley.

The next Board of Education meeting will be held on Jan. 24 at Middle School North at 7 p.m.

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Homeless:

Continued From Page 1 created by Nicole Romano on behalf of M i n i s t e r S t e v e B r i g h a m – t h e e nc a m p me nt’s le a d e r a nd or ig i n a l founder – to raise f unds to help keep t he tent s heated du r i ng t h is f r ig id winter weather. So far, the $2,075 that has been raised was done so by only 29 generous Howell cont ributors.

In light of the winter snow stor m that hit this past weekend, this encampment needs all the help it can get to stay war m this season. The camp is heated with propane, according to Brigham. The encampment uses propane f ueled Buddy Heaters that can

Cyclone:

Continued From Page 1 cyclone” left Howell covered in nearly two feet of snow.

Deputy Mayor Robert Nicastro said that the initial weather reports predicted 5”-8” of snow for Howell Township.

“Our final total snow fall was reported to be 18 inches,” he said.

The blizzard raged on th roughout Thursday, Jan. 4 and the weekend felt its effects as road conditions continued to be tricky.

A state of emergency was declared

be found at any Walmar t. The heater has a knock over feature, which tur ns the device off if it were to be knocked over, and a low oxygen feat ure, that t ur ns it off when it detects low oxygen, said Brigham.

“This time of year is the hardest time of year,” said Brigham. “Winter is a dangerous time.”

It is essent ial t hat t he ca mp a nd its members st ay heated to combat the f rigid temperat ures of late. “The heaters make a big difference,” said Brigham.

In addition to heat, water is an ongoi ng issue. Br ig ha m said t hat t he camp hasn’t yet been able to tap into groundwater where they are located

so they have been bringing in water.

Br igham noted that the camp is always in need of can ned foods, and b a sic c a m pi ng s u p pl ie s l i ke r o p e, st a kes, t a r ps, a nd especially tents.

Financial suppor t is always welcome as well, he said.

The township established this encampment on township proper ty over t wo years ago, according to Deput y Mayor Robert Nicastro. The township is responsible for enforcing the r ules and reg ulations of the encampment, but other than that, does not provide any f ur ther assistance.

“T he tow nship is work ing with a nonprof it organization that has been g iven over sig ht of t he ca mp,” said

Nicast ro. “Since the encampment is limited to the number of homeless in preparation for the stor m, the off ice of e me rge ncy m a n age me nt op e ne d a wa r m i ng st at ion for resident s i n need.”

“Howell Tow nship has been ver y ge n e r o u s a n d k i n d ,” i n p r ov id i n g the land for their encampment, said Brigham. “It’s ver y admirable.”

If you want to help or make a donation to Howell’s homeless encamp ment, Br igham noted that generous donors can bring goods directly to the encampment located at 5998 Route 9 i n Howell, or they can donate at gofundme.com/ heat-for-the-howellhomeless.

in four New Jersey counties, including Monmouth County, by Governor Christie. Howell Township then declared a local state of emergency, said Nicastro.

The state of emergency warnings were in part meant to help keep drivers off the roads for both the safety of the drivers and the accessibility of the snow plows.

“The challenge with this storm was the quickness of the snow fall as well as the high winds and extreme cold,” explained Nicastro.

With a snow storm of this magnitude, it is always a concern to make sure the roads are plowed, salted and safe for

drivers. This became a challenge for the township when they “lack the manpower and equipment to handle these storms as quickly as some residents expect,” with the 573 lane miles that comprises Howell, according to Nicastro.

Despite this, the township worked as hard and fast as possible to man the plows and clear the road ways eff iciently.

“The administration has to manage manpower and give our plow drivers adequate rest,” he said. “Therefore, split shifts were initiated. The Department of Public Works added seven seasonal

workers plus called our outside plowing contractors who augment township snow removal efforts.”

Residents are still advised to drive carefully and obey the no street parking ordinance while the streets are still being treated with brine. Nicastro noted that it takes at least 16 to 24 hours after the snow stops for the roads to be completely clear.

“All in all, the Department of Public Works did a fantastic job under the weather conditions and continue to make the safety of our residents a top priority,” he said.

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Murphy:

Continued From Page 1 enforcement who attended the Organizational Meeting.

He said he had two points he wanted to make in his comments.

“Number one, we’re a lot stronger if we get there together, and it will last longer, and so notwithstanding that we’ve all got our great partisan passions, the fact of the matter is this is the time for the state to close ranks and work together,” said Murphy in his unscripted remarks.

Murphy said smart governing supersedes partisan politics to best serve the constituents of New Jersey.

“That’s another reason why I love coming here, because this is a community that really works well - where the partisan piece is checked at the door, folks come into this chamber and they try to do the right things by their citizens,” said the Governor-Elect.

The second point Murphy said he wanted to convey was, despite problems such as high property taxes, veterans who are not getting the care they need, “anti-immigrant

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OHI accepts and will work with most insurances. For adult patients without insurance, the regular f lu shot costs $20 dollars and the high dose for seniors costs $30. Through the program Vaccines for Children (VFC), a federally funded program, children without insurance, who are self-pay patients, or who are recipients of Medicaid Plan A can receive a f lu shot at no cost.

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The Howell Times, January 13, 2018, Page 5 stuff, all of the things you feel like we’ll never be able to deal with…we too infrequently step back to say this is a great state, this is a great country,” he said to applause.

Murphy said that the US is still “The Beacon on the Hill,” and that New Jersey epitomizes America by being the most diverse state in the union.

“My guess is, we’ll never be the low-cost, cheap place to be,” he said, “but it’s worth

it because you get a lot back in New Jersey.

You get great public schools, great public transportation, diversity, communities millennials want to live in, and a shore that’s second-to-none.”

Murphy recalled a recent phone conversation he had with the governor of California when he said he wanted New Jersey to be the California of the east coast.

“And someone said to me, ‘Murphy,

you have to got to get more attitude, you should’ve said California, you’ll be lucky if you’re the New Jersey of the west coast,’” he said.

He thanked Mayor Ducey and the governing body for the honor of swearing them into office.

“God Bless you all and God Bless New Jersey,” said Murphy, who said he had to leave to attend another event.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Kaepernick’s Kneel Is A Love Of Country In protest of police brutality and racism, Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem. It was an act of genuine patriotism, a genuine love of country.

Too many people make the mistake of equating patriotism with nationalism. The genuine patriot measures the rules of government against the will (The Golden Rule) of the Creator. Where there is agreement, the rules or norms are followed. Where there is disagreement, the will of the Creator is followed.

On the other hand, the nationalist places all authority in the hands of the political state. “My country, right or wrong,” is the shout of the nationalist.

The ultimate fallacy of this position was exposed at the Nuremberg trials when the German guard was asked, “Why did you kill all those people in the concentration camps ?” And the nationalist answer came back, “I was simply following orders.”

Ray Kalainikas Manalapan

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Flood Insurance Bill Doesn’t Hold Water I don’t understand how any self-respecting New Jersey representative could support this legislation. We deserve a National Flood Insurance Program that prioritizes families and policy holders over private insurance companies, is affordable, funds accurate flood maps, and helps us to be prepared for future storms.

The legislation passed by the House does not fund flood maps. It says policy holders are “to exhaust all administrative options” before we file a claim in court.

It rewards the same private, “Write Your Own” insurance companies who were paid by taxpayers while they underpaid my family and thousands of others by allowing them to offer their own competing private products.

Why would Representatives MacArthur and Lance vote to weaken the NFIP and our protections? We thank the rest of our New Jersey representatives for saying no.

Joe Mangino, Co-founder, New Jersey Organizing Project

Tax “Scam” Should Not Have Passed Congressman MacArthur says he worked to save NJ taxpayers and that is such a pathetic joke.

He was the only representative from NJ to vote for this tax scam which will add over a trillion dollars to our deficit, 13 million people will lose insurance, and only the extremely wealthy will benefit.

What he fought for was pointless. Even if his provisions for property tax survive it doesn’t help! He “fought” for a property tax deduction up to $10,000; with the other deductions being taken away that is useless. A single individual will have a standard deduction of $12,000 and would use that instead.

Here is an example: A

Letters To The Editor person used to have $18,000 and it is actually a safer people voting in our elecin itemized deductions; now only has $6,000 property tax.

Using the standard deduction of $12,000; this person has lost $6,000 in deductions and more than $8,000 for the two personal exemptions that are also gone. The plan Congressman MacArthur voted for also raises the lowest tax rate to 12%, so the very least he just cost this person is $1,680. But, this person should feel great that MacArthur’s taxes will be the one to actually decrease.

The entire tax bill is a scam, but Rep. MacArthur’s act is a travesty.

Gail Cohn Toms River, NJ

Treat Cannabis Like Coffee There are going to be a lot of so-called experts suggesting how New Jersey can regulate legal cannabis, but most of these lawyers don’t understand the law themselves. The correct answer is solely to remove the state-level penalties from the New Jersey 2C Criminal Code, without regulating.

As long as cannabis remains a federally illegal substance, all state regulation is illegal (Michigan Canners & Freezers v. Agricultural Bd., 464 U.S. 548, 1984), all business licensing fees/pot specific taxes are considered money laundering under federal law (RICO), and any records of who is providing pot could be seized by the DEA for federal criminal prosecutions. Such record keeping as a condition of compliance violates the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination (Leary v. U.S., 395 U.S. 6, 1969).

During the Obama years, many people would have laughed off these factual legal assertions. But with prohibitionist President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, these realities are not a joke.

We shouldn’t worry about an age requirement, as teenagers can already get cannabis easier than anyone,

alternative to alcohol. Let parents decide.

We should legalize cannabis like coffee, because no one has ever died from pot.

Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner Former Congressional Candidate Toms River

“Secret” Fire District Elections Believe it or not, Election Day is next month!

T he “secret ” elect ion s often have more than a million dollars at stake, a nd t hey af fect you r property taxes.

Voters in Brick, Jackson , L a kewo o d , Lit t le Eg g Ha r b or, Plu m st e d and Toms River should pay at tention. These Ocea n Cou nt y tow ns have f ire dist r icts that can raise money above and beyond the fund-raisi n g s ol i c i t a t i o n s t h e y s e nd you , a nd b e yond any money provided in municipal budgets. The d ist r ict s r aise most of their money by holding l it t le -k now n ele c t ion s on the third Saturday of Febr uary, probably at a firehouse near you.

Most voters are unawa re of t he elect ion s because f i re dist r icts are not required to mail sample ballots. You have to go to a firehouse to get infor mation about your district’s budget, ballot questions for big-ticket pu r ch a s e s , a nd c a nd idates for f ire com missioners. No wonder these elections have the lowest vo t e r t u r n o u t s of t h e year! For example, Lakewood, with over 100,000 people, had a special fire elect ion i n December that att racted only 109 voters to approve $1.3 million in spending.

The president of the New Jersey State Association of Fire Districts a d m it ted , “ T he Leg islat u r e h a s a lways h a d issues with not enough

tions, and people say it’s o n ly t h e f i r e m e n voting.” That’s why Assembly man Ronald Dancer ( R- O c e a n) s p o n s o r e d legislation, recently enacted into law, enabling (but not requiring) f ire dist r icts to move thei r elections to the Novembe r, a s wa s done w it h school boa rd elect ions years ago.

That would save taxpayers the cost of Februar y elections and shine some su n lig ht on the f ire f iefdoms that have kept property owners in the dark.

T h e n e w l aw a l s o encourages (but doesn’t require) districts to keep tax increases within the state’s 2% cap. Districts with November votes no longe r have t o of fe r a budget refe rendu m , a s long as increases don’t exceed the limit.

We all recognize that firefighters, whether volu nteers or paid, do a great job that’s essential to the com mu nit y, and they do it bravely. It’s the commissioners who have to stop operati ng u nder t he r a d a r, br i ng their pseudo-public operations into the 21st century, allow transparency so t axpayers will have adequate information to vote, and let them vote d u r i n g t h e N ov e m b e r general election.

It’s time to press your tow n’s f ire dist r icts to hold their an nual elections on the real Election D ay, n ot i f y t a x p aye r s who the candidates are for the paid commissioner jobs, and explain how they want to spend your money. Ask you r mayor and council to press them, too.

Be su re to vote on Saturday, February 17th b e t we e n 2 a nd 9 p.m . at your local firehouse.

Maybe next year it will be in November.

Rich Wieland Toms River

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Knights of Columbus To Sponsor Youth Free Throw Contest HOWELL – The Father Cetkowski Council of the Knights of Columbus (Howell/Jackson) is sponsoring the annual Basketball Free Throw Contest. All boys and girls ages 9 through 14 are invited to participate.

The competition will be held on January 20 at St. Veronica’s School Gym located on Route 9 in Howell. Registration begins at 2 p.m. and the competition will begin at 2:15 p.m. Winners of the competition will move on to the district competition. All contestants on the local level will be recognized for their participation in the event.

Participants are required to furnish proof of age (i.e. birth certificate) and written parental consent. For entry forms or more information contact Brian Curran at 908-415-4720.

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Pageant Looking For Contestants NEW JERSEY – “Women our age, 60 and over, are not declining, we‘re celebrating!” is the theme for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2018. Harrah’s Resort Hotel & Casino will host the annual event on June 6 in the Superstar Theater.

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.

To become a contestant, contact Terry Meade, State Pageant Director, at 609-443-3039, or 908216-8534 or email tbm5201@aol.com.

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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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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

BBBSMMC Announces The Return Of #GivingTuesday ASBURY PARK – Big Brothers Big Sister s of Mon mout h & M idd lesex Counties is excited to announce that they will once again be participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that har nesses the collective powe r of i nd iv idu als, com mu n ities and organizations to encourage ph ila nt h ropy a nd to celebrate gene rosit y worldw ide. O c c u r r i ng t h is year on Nov. 28, #GivingTuesday is held an nually on the Tuesday af ter Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday was created as a way to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate to improve their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the cha r it ie s a nd cau se s t hey suppor t. # G iv i ngTuesd ay demon st r at es how ever y act of generosit y counts, and that they mean even more when we give together.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters is funded

through community suppor t and we depend on initiatives such as #GivingTuesday to help us raise funds to create more mentoring relationships,” said Executive Director William Salcedo.

This year’s campaign focuses around o n e of B BB S M M C ’s l o n g - l a s t i n g matches. Mat t a nd A nton io were matched in 2000 when Antonio was just 7 years old. Antonio never knew his father, so his mom turned to BBBS to find a male mentor for her son. Over the last 17 years their bond has grown into a forever friendship and together they have gone on many adventures; attending soccer games, going to museums and movies and even working on projects together. Matt was there to watch A nton io’s ba nd a nd choi r per for mances and recently cheered him on as he graduated from SU NY Maritime, which was one of Antonio’s top choice of colleges. BBBSM MC wa nt s t o m a ke mor e m at che s l i ke these possible with the proceeds from #GivingTuesday.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Monmouth & Middlesex Is Looking For Volunteers ASBURY PARK — Resolve to make a positive impact in your community and actively improve the lives of at-risk children in the area this year! January has been designated as National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) is urging local residents to apply to be a mentor for the organization.

“In as little as 4-6 hours a month, you can make a positive difference in a young person’s life by becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister” stated William Salcedo, Executive Director. “Doing simple activities with your Little can open up a world of possibilities for their future.”

BBBSMMC will be holding an awareness and recognition event on Monday, January 29 at Joe Amiel’s Bay Pointe Inn in Highlands. The agency will announce their Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Year and thank all of the amazing volunteer mentors for their outstanding commitment to their Littles and to the organization.

The agency would also like to invite their wonderful supporters and anyone who is interested in finding out more about BBBS to this free event which is open to the public. Light food will be served and a cash bar will be available.

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Berkeley Senior Softball League Seeking Players BERKELEY – The Berkeley Senior Softball League is looking for new players age 55 and over to play Senior Slow Pitch Softball Tuesday and Thursday mornings in the league’s Premier Division. There are no resident restrictions.

Players over the age of 55 from any NJ county or out of state are eligible to tryout.

For those looking to play a more recreational, less competitive type of Senior Slow Pitch Softball, the league also offers the Friday Tony Mantarro League.

Age restrictions do apply to this league.

Interested parties can apply on line at leaguelineup.com/berkeleyssl. For more information call Mike Singer at 732-350-7063.

Christmas Tree Pick-Up Schedule For Marlboro Township MARLBORO – Christmas tree curbside pick-up will take place throughout the month of January.

During the weeks of January 8 and 15, pick-up will be for all zones. Curbside brush only pickup is by zone during those same two weeks as well.

The pick-up schedule is as follows: • Zone 1: Jan. 9 and 23 • Zone 2: Jan. 10 and 24 • Zone 3: Jan. 11 and 25

• Zone 4: Jan. 12 and 26 • Zone 5: Jan. 2, 16 and 30 • Zone 6: Jan. 3, 17 and 31 • Zone 7: Jan. 4 and 18 • Zone 8: Jan. 5 and 19 If your property allows, please place the tree and brush (separated) on the grassy strip and off the road. This allows for curb to curb plowing, if required, and helps to keep residents safe.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Customers Are Urged to Take Precautions During Current Winter Weather Conditions

NEW JERSEY – SUEZ is reminding its customers that this week’s freezing winter weather, coupled with the National Weather Service’s prediction for an upcoming powerful storm system for coastal sections of New Jersey, is potential for water lines in homes, businesses and underground infrastructures to crack.

“Because of this unusually cold weather pattern, our crews have been fighting freezing temperatures, responding to outages, emergencies and repairing multiple water leaks around the clock in our service territory,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “It is critical that our residents know that these bitter cold temperatures can cause major plumbing ruptures, and customers must take immediate steps now in preventing possible fractures in their homes and businesses,” he added.

Mastrokalos added that although SUEZ crews are always ready and available in the event of emergencies throughout the service area, customers are responsible for plumbing on their own properties.

SUEZ recommends that customers run a constant, thin stream of tap water from a location farthest from the water meter to safeguard lines. Opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to gradually

allow warmer air to circulate around plumbing is also helpful.

Mastrokalos said that because water expands as it freezes, it potentially prevents water from flowing properly, resulting in cracks to water lines. He added that if residents notice water leaks on their premises or in streets they should immediately contact the company’s customer service toll-free number at 1-877-565-1456 or its social media sites.

Household plumbing, water meters and pipes located on outside walls, basements or crawl spaces can also be affected, leading to costly repairs. To prevent pipes subject to cold or freezing from cracking or breaking, SUEZ advises to wrap them in commercial insulation or heat tape available at local hardware stores. If a vacation is being planned it is important to set the thermostat to at least a minimal heat setting in homes and businesses to help protect pipes during temperature drops and changeability.

If residents are uncertain about their home pipelines or plumbing system’s endurance during the cold months or in the course of weather fluctuations, contacting a certified plumbing contractor can help safeguard homes and prevent unwelcome bursting pipes and water damage.

Bill for “Support Our Veterans” Licenses Plates Has Been Advanced

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Legislation to authorize unique, “Support Our Veterans” license plates was advanced by the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee recently. 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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HIRING EVENT: Every Wednesday – Walk-in from 9am to 12 noon at EIHAB, 1007 Highway 9 North, Howell NJ 07731 WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING: • Direct Support Professionals • Assistant Residential Managers • Residential Managers • RNs & LPNs We offer excellent benefits and compensation.

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Girls On The Run Of Central NJ Seeks Volunteers NEW JERSEY – Girls on the Run of Central New Jersey is in need of more coaches to ensure that every girl in our service area will have an opportunity to participate in its transformative program this spring. This program is known throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean and Camden counties for its positive youth development program designed to empower local girls in 3rd through 8th grade Girls who participate in the program develop and improve competence, feel confident in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. It is the combination of the research-based curriculum, trained coaches and a commitment to serve all girls that sets Girls on the Run apart from other after-school programs.

A recent independent study conducted by Maureen R. Weiss, Ph.D., a leading expert on youth development, provides compelling evidence that Girls on the Run is highly effective at driving transformative and lasting change in the lives of young girls. In 2017, the National Afterschool Association (NAA) selected Girls on the Run as one of the most influential programs in health

and wellness.

Girls on the Run of Central NJ, is in need of coaches in Middlesex, Somerset, Monmouth, Ocean and Camden counties. You don’t need to be a runner; you just need to be interested in connecting with, and empowering the next generation of young girls.

Meeting twice a week for 75-90 minutes, volunteer coaches utilize the curriculum to engage small teams of girls in fun, interactive lessons.

The program culminates with all teams in Central NJ participating in a celebratory 5K, either in Fair Haven on Sunday June 3 or in downtown Somerville on Sunday June 10.

Volunteer coaches do not have to be runners but must complete a background check and participate in the Girls on the Run online and in-person training workshop. This training qualifies for continuing education credits.

Girls on the Run of Central NJ, spring coach registration is now open. To learn more about empowering our local girls or register to be a coach mentor please visit gotrcnj.org/coach to sign up and get more information. You can also call Donna at 908-285-9202 or Lynn at 732-406-0179, or email them at donna.york@GirlsontheRun.org or Lynn.Sherman@GirlsontheRun.org.

Little Free Library Installed At Manalapan Recreation Center

M A NA LA PA N – T he Manalapan Chapter of the MOMS Club Organization graciously donated a Little Free Library to the Township. It is a small wooden box resembling a mailbox that was placed at

the Kuschick Pavilion in the Manalapan Recreation Center.

Thank you to all the members of the MOMS Club for this wonderful donation that all those visiting the Park will enjoy.

Carbon Calculator

HOWELL – Howell Township offers its residents an online “carbon calculator” to be used to help conceptualize how daily activities emit carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming.

This carbon calculator is based on local energy

calculations.

Residents should have a recent power, electric and gas bill, vehicle year, make and model, and recent water bill to aid with the calculation.

Visit twp.howell.nj.us/carboncalculator.aspx to learn more.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Vitamin K2 Is A Powerful Prostate Cancer Fighter

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Couples have plans, but after the C word is dropped, those plans change to unite a couple in the medical process. After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most widespread cancer among men, affecting one in seven every single year. Prostate cancer is also the third leading cause of cancer death, after lung and colorectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. The good news today is some significant strides are being made in the prevention of prostate cancer as well as the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

In fact, we have now learned that one remarkable nutrient can have wondrous cancer fighting and preventative properties for all kinds of cancers. You might have thought vitamin C or D3, but you’d be wrong. It’s actually vitamin K2.

Vitamin K2 is proving to be a marvelous ally in the war on prostate cancer.

In fact, K2 along with vitamin D3, work harmoniously together for a wide range of diseases. Higher levels of K2 and higher intake of K2 are associated with lower prostate cancer risk, and vitamin K2 deficiency status has been found in most men with aggressive prostate cancers.

Researchers for the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) have also found that increasing one’s intake of vitamin K2 may lower the risk of getting prostate cancer dramatically by up to 35%. With a one in seven risk of developing prostate cancer within their lifetime, this is

an encouraging discovery! But because we’re talking about a vitamin, I’m sure you won’t see commercials about it. And K2 is not something you have to buy, it’s commonly found in foods that most of us already enjoy like salads, green vegetables, green superfoods, as well as some meat and cheese. There are also supplements that are sold without prescription, at health food stores, however I encourage you to ask your physician if these are right for you, as K2 can interfere with blood-thinning medications.

For people on the healing process with cancer, their number one goal is to stop the spread of cancer to other organs and tissues, termed metastasis. When prostate cancer is caught early on, before it has spread to many other organs, the interventions are more useful.

Vitamin K2 has also proven to have neuroprotective effects upon the brain, preventing Alzheimer’s and dementia, to shuttle calcium out of the arteries and to the bones, where it hardens and strengthens them, helps wounds and bones to heal faster, improves the skin, and now hear this, reverses wrinkles as well.

Vitamin K2 is found in foods such as dairy products, meat, and dark leafy greens like salads, Swiss chard, spinach, and other greens. It is found in very high concentration in a popular Asian fermented soy dish called Natto. Other foods high in vitamin K2 include ground beef, liver, chicken as well we cheese, egg yolks and butter.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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NJ Environmental Public Health Tracking Program

NEW JERSEY – The NJ Department of Health has added 2014 mortality and 2015 inpatient and emergency department discharge to the NJ State Health Assessment Data website, NJSHAD. Researchers, academics and grant writers looking for data on causes of death in NJ, or why residents are going to the hospital, can explore the newest publicly

available data.

The NJ Mortality Data, 2000 to 2014, can be found at bit.ly/2d6CQGh. Inpatient and ED Hospital Discharges, 2008 to 2015, can be found at bit. ly/1rdcq9f.

For more information about the NJ Department of Health, visit nj.gov/health/ epht.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Title Insurance: Why Every Purchaser Needs It

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

Many people ask their attorneys, “what is a title search and why do I need title insurance?” Next to having the appropriate funding to purchase your new home, ensuring that the home you intend to purchase has clean or clear title is essential. All mortgage companies require clear title. It is important to ensure that you have title insurance in the event a title issue arises after you have purchased the home.

Title searchers review old deeds, mortgages and wills at the County Clerk’s office to trace the ownership history of the property. They look for any current or past mortgages, liens or judgments on the property that have not been discharged as well as whether there are any tax liens or unpaid municipal utility bills. The title searchers will also examine the chain of title to confirm that the seller’s ownership rights have not been affected and that the sellers are, in fact, selling you a home without any adverse possessory or equitable interests such as pending litigation or easements. These examples are endless, but the title company performing the search has the expertise to find all relevant concerns prior to the purchase.

Once the title company completes its search it will issue an insurance policy after closing which will insure you and your lender should anyone at any time in the future come knocking on your door claiming an ownership or possessory interest in your property. Should this occur, the title company will step- in and provide you with a legal defense and assume the costs of any litigation. This coverage is similar to automobile insurance after you have become involved in an automobile collision. After an automobile collision, your automobile insurer will provide you with legal assistance and take corrective mea-

sures in the event you are sued. Fortunately, unlike automobile insurance Michael J. Deem where you pay your premium annually, monthly or quarterly, your title insurance premium is paid only once at the time of closing and this one time premium will provide insurance coverage for as long as you own the home.

It is also important to note that if you have a mortgage you need to obtain both a Lender’s and Owner’s policy. The Lender’s policy covers the mount of the mortgage that is due at the time any claim is made. An Owner’s policy covers your ownership interest, which is a relatively inexpensive addition to the policy premium. In New Jersey, title insurance is usually paid by the buyer. After closing the buyer’s attorney may need to perform additional legal tasks to complete the conditions of the title policy such as filing additional deeds and discharge of mortgages. The purchaser will receive the final title policy in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after closing.

While all of this may be overwhelming, we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Wills and Trusts, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate, Medicaid, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning, Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at rcshea.com.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate

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Housing Wanted - Realtor Associate from Crossroads Realty is looking for a Baronet or Wheaton model in Leisure Village West, call Betty Sheridan – 732-300-7842.

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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 2010 Chevy Cobalt LS - Black, 2 door, 4 cylinder. Auto. PB, PS, CD, Air. 30MPG. Only 44K. Holiday City. $6,200. 732-604-2704.

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Honest, faithful, careful, looking for serious man 65-80 years old to build strong stable relationship with love respect. 973-204-0108.

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

9:30 am to 12 or 1 - 4 pm. Salary and bonus. Call 848-222-4887.

(7) Help Wanted Borough Of Lakehurst - Full-time Public Works laborer. $10 per hour. Valid driver’s license with good record required.

Applications can be obtained at Borough Hall, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (5) 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.

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) 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.

(5) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

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Services 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) 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.

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

Licensed/bonded NJ PA. Career oppertunities available.

(8) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Fall Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

(7) 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)

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)

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(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) Personal Care Companion For You Live-in, live-out. Overweight care. Veteran care. Senior care. Great references. drivers license. 973-204-0108. (4) RC Hammer Home Improvement/ Handyman - Experienced in all phases of home repair/improvements. Reasonable rates. Reliabel work. No job too small. Insured.

NJ LIC #13VH07304600. Call Ric 908-330-6146.

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

(5) 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)

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NJ Department Of Health Urges R esidents To Test Their Homes For R adon

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health is joining with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in urging all residents to protect their family’s health by testing their homes for radon. Governor Chris Christie issued a proclamation declaring January as Radon Action Month in the state.

Radon is a naturally occurring, cancer-causing radioactive gas with no color, odor or taste. It moves from the soil and into homes through cracks and openings in the foundation. Each year, there are an estimated 566 radon-related

deaths among NJ residents.

One in six New Jersey homes has elevated levels of radon. Currently only 30 percent of households across the state have been tested.

“Testing your home is the only way to know if your home’s radon level is high,” Health Commissioner Cathleen Bennett said. “Radon problems can be fixed by installing a radon mitigation system.”

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It is the leading cause among non-smokers. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that

86 percent of radon-related lung cancer deaths occur among current or former smokers.

“The risk of developing lung cancer is highest among smokers who are also exposed to radon,” Commissioner Bennett said. “If you smoke and your home has high levels of radon, your risk of getting lung cancer is especially high. In addition to testing their homes, smokers should also take steps to quit smoking.”

Many New Jersey residents live in moderate- to high-risk radon areas, which vary widely across New Jersey. NJDEP has mapped radon potential by county

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Fortunately, testing for radon is simple and inexpensive. NJDEP has a list of certified companies that provide radon testing services, or residents can purchase do-it-yourself test kits from hardware stores, home centers or directly from certified companies through mail order.

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Monmouth County School Boards Association Honors Local School Trustees MONMOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth School Boards Association honors local school trustees for the month of January, 2018 as a part of School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey.

The Officers of the Monmouth County School Boards Association recently adopted a resolution commending the dedication and effort of local school trustees throughout the county.

“School board members devote countless hours to their communities and public education, on behalf of children. They do this without receiving any compensation,” states the Monmouth County School Boards Association’s resolution. “Many local board members dedicate extraordinary amounts of time and effort to attend training and to reach out to state and federal lawmakers on behalf of their communities’ children.”

Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education, the state-level public body that regulates public education, has approved resolutions to honor the work done by local school board members.

“Local school boards oversee their com-

munities’ education programs and work with chief school administrators to set goals for our children’s education,” said Albert Miller, president of the Monmouth County School Boards Association. “With more than 5,000 men and women serving on the state’s local boards of education, school board members constitute the largest group of public officials in New Jersey.”

“School Board Recognition Month was designed to thank current and former school board members for their dedication on behalf of, and service to, their communities,” said Daniel Sinclair, New Jersey School Boards Association president. “New Jersey’s local school boards serve as the community’s voice in setting goals for their schools.”

As an advocacy and service organization for the state’s local boards of education, NJSBA is spearheading statewide School Board Recognition Month effort. The National School Boards Association began School Board Recognition Month in the early 1990s, and various other states followed suit by dedicating one month of the year to recognize the contributions of local board members.

Howell Township Open Committees HOWELL – The Howell Township Council is seeking interested citizens to volunteer and serve on boards, commissions, committees and representative/liaison appointments for the 2018 year. Vacancies exist on the following: Community Alliance: Meets the 3rd Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

• Environmental Commission: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7 p.m.

• Farmers Advisory Committee: Meets the 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

• Lake Restoration and Wildlife Committee: Meets the 3rd Thursday at 10 a.m.

• Mobile Home Rent Stabilization and Control Board: Meets the 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.

• Municipal Green Team: Meets the last Tuesday at 7 p.m.

• Open Space Preservation Task Force: Meets the 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

• Planning Board: Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.

• Senior Citizen Advisory Committee: Meets the 2nd Tuesday at 10 a.m.

• Shade Tree Commission: Meets the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Adjustment: Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:30 p.m.

A Representative and Liaison appointment is also needed for the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Metedeconk Watershed Protection Alliance.

If you are interested in serving on a board, commission, committee or representative/liaison appointment, please forward an application

by December 15 to the attention of Penny A. Wollman, Howell Township Clerk, P.O. Box 580, Howell, NJ 07731 or email clerk@twp.howell. nj.us or fax 732-414-3232.

Statements for each board, commission, committee and applications can be found on the Howell Township website at twp.howell.nj.us.

Applications will also be available in the Township Clerk’s Office, 4567 Route 9.

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FREEHOLD BOROUGH – The Freehold Borough Human Relations Committee invites the public to participate in a borough-wide beautification contest during Spring 2018.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of january 13 - january 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Apply brainpower to business ideas or projects and employ the latest technology. Email and software can be valuable tools. You may lose ground if you are too competitive or aggressive in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Every attraction does not constitute true love. A casual flirtation that seems quite fascinating now might repel you by the end of the week or cause some sort of disruption. Focus on work rather than your co-workers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind spins with original ideas and you are happy to discuss them. You may be pushed to make a key decision but should wait until things settle down late in the week. Consider funding via a social media website.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Those in close connection may be focused on climbing the ladder of success as this week unfolds. Don’t distract partners by promising more than you can deliver or inadvertently waste someone’s precious time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Under some conditions in the week ahead you may be tempted to take unreasonable risks with your money and heart. Avoid taking drastic steps or letting your passions rule your head. Avoid confrontations and disputes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Brilliant is as brilliant does. In the week to come you might be given a chance to show off your intelligence and high ideals. Avoid spending too much on entertainments or hobbies, just to compete with others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A good relationship can outlast a brief skirmish. Strive to create harmony rather than letting a minor clash of opinions put you and a loved one at odds.

Displaying flirtatious ways can cause jealousy in the week to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t lecture to an empty auditorium. Something that strikes you as important and activates your enthusiasm could encourage you to drag out the soapbox.

Your preaching might fall on deaf ears in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sit still and hold on tight. Your financial boat might rock in the coming week, so don’t go overboard.

Ingenious ideas or new technologies might seem feasible but could be too expensive to implement.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t scratch an itchy trigger finger. A valuable relationship might be turned topsy-turvy by an issue that will turn out to be a mere tempest in a teacup. Strive for cooperation, not aggravation, this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stick to what you know. You might have the urge to experiment with something new or try innovative methods just for fun. With investment issues in the week ahead, don’t test the waters, but get advice from partners.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Go ahead and make contact. The attractive person who is on your mind might be thinking about you as well. In the week ahead tighten your belt where spending is concerned and buy only things of solid value.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Fortify Yourself During Winter With This Easy Garlic Soup Recipe

By Wolfgang Puck

We all know that there are four astronomical seasons in the year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. But, in our daily lives, we divide up the year into so many more seasons: the holidays just past, New Year’s resolutions have just begun; it’s back-to-school season, tax season, vacation season, and on and on. And many of those specialized seasons overlap each other.

Right now, we’re in a real seasonal pileup, as resolutions and cold and flu season come right on top of winter. With that in mind, I’d like to share a simple recipe to help you deal with all the many demands this time of year may bring: my Cream of Garlic Soup.

First, consider your resolutions. You may have sworn that you’ll save some money in 2018 by enjoying more home-cooked meals.

This recipe will help you achieve that goal by producing delicious food from inexpensive ingredients - primarily garlic cloves and potatoes - in only about half an hour. The soup may also help you reach a weight-loss goal, because it’s a dish that satisfies the appetite by being sipped slowly, spoonful by spoonful. (And you can cut the fat and calories from the relatively small amount of cream, just 3 tablespoons per serving, by substituting buttermilk.)

Cold and flu season brings its own stuffy, sniffling challenges. But garlic, an abundant ingredient in this recipe, has a long anecdotal history as a popular folk remedy for such illnesses. While medical researchers are still divided on whether or not garlic actually works to fight viruses and relieve congestion, some studies have found evidence that those who eat it regularly get ill less often and suffer less severe symptoms. And while I know the old joke about how someone who eats a lot of garlic can’t get close enough to other people to pass along germs, the garlic in this soup actually turns mild and sweet tasting thanks to blanching in boiling water as the first step in the recipe.

Finally, there’s winter itself. To me, few foods chase away the chill of this season more effectively than a hot bowl of soup to start a meal. To help you get the most flavorful results, I’m also happy to share my simple recipe for super-quick rich chicken stock, which takes minutes to prepare and will help make store-bought stock or broth taste surprisingly close to homemade. Start with a good-quality product that’s lower in sodium. Simmer the stock while you’re prepping other ingredients for whatever recipe in which you’ll use it. In addition to the enhancements I list, you can also include leftover chicken bones, other vegetable trimmings or other mild fresh herbs.

Here’s to a happy, thrifty, healthy, warming and flavorful bowlful in 2018!

CREAM OF GARLIC SOUP Serves 6 For the soup: 2 cups (500 ml) peeled garlic cloves

1 large baking potato, about 3/4 pound (375 g), peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes 2 cups (500 mL) super-quick rich chicken stock (recipe follows) or good-quality canned chicken or vegetable stock or broth Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 3/4 cup (185 mL) heavy cream Chopped chives (optional garnish) For the basil oil: 1/4 cup (60 mL) packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup (60 mL) packed fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 cup (250 mL) extra-virgin olive oil First, blanch the garlic: Put the garlic cloves in a medium saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain well.

Return the garlic cloves to the pan, add the potatoes and stock, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender enough to piece easily with a fork or sharp knife tip, about 20 minutes.

Pour in the cream. Over medium heat, bring back to a gentle boil.

Meanwhile, prepare the basil oil: Put the basil, parsley, and oil in a blender and blend until smoothly pureed. Pour through a fine-meshed strainer into a glass bowl; set aside. Rinse out the blender thoroughly.

Working in batches if necessary to avoid overfilling, transfer the soup to the blender and blend until smoothly pureed, carefully following the manufacturer’s instruction to avoid spattering. Transfer the soup to a clean saucepan and gentle rewarm over low heat, adjusting the seasonings to taste.

To serve, ladle the soup into heated bowls.

Drizzle with a small spoonful of basil oil, refrigerating the remainder in an airtight container. You can also garnish with chopped chives, if you wish.

SUPER-QUICK RICH CHICKEN STOCK Makes about 3 quarts (3 L) 3 quarts (3 L) low-sodium store-bought chicken stock or broth 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into chunks 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into chunks 1 medium celery stalk, trimmed and cut into chunks 1 sprig fresh thyme 1/2 bay leaf 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 medium leek, trimmed, halved lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed, and cut into chunks In a small stockpot or large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming frequently.

Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes. Strain before use.

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