2018-01-13 - The Jackson Times

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By Chris Lundy and Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The first big snowstorm hit the area, costing a lot of money and making dangerous driving conditions.

The storm, with terms like “bombogenesis” and “bomb cyclone” attached to it, dumped tons of snow that, because of the high winds, have been hard to measure in inch count.

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said parts of his town ended up with more than 18 inches of snow, which was the most of the region. This is in light of early predictions calling for between 4 and 8 inches.

“We had crews and private contractors out starting at 6 –Photo by Donna Murphy (Snowstorm - See Page 2) The snow blanketing the area was pretty but inconvenient.

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–Photos courtesy Ocean County The Sheriff’s Department Color Guard took place in the Pledge of Allegiance in a ceremony in the beginning of the meeting.

By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COU NTY – The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders held their annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 3, where Gerry P. Little was elected as Freeholder Director and John C. Bartlett was named Deputy Director for the 2018 year.

The reorganization meeting was made special this year by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Color Guard and the Ocean County Police Chiefs Association as they led the Pledge of Allegiance.

This was a first for the county’s history, said Little. The moment was meant to signify the Board of Chosen Freeholders’ support for local law enforcement in the county. The freeholders honored the work that county (Freeholders - See Page 4)

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Elms School To Receive Sustainability Grant

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Sustainable Jersey for Schools has recently announced that 46 NJ schools and districts will receive grants in the amounts of $10,000 and $2,000 to fund a variety of sustainability projects in schools. Among these 46 recipients is one of our own local schools, Jackson Township Elms Elementary.

Jackson’s Elms Elementary received one of the sizeable grants for $10,000, according to a press release from Sustainable Jersey. With these funds the school plans to make a hydroponic garden system. This system will help educate students up to fifth grade about sustainability practices. The (Grant - See Page 7)

Murphy Calls For Bipartisanship, NJ Pride

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 enforcement who attended the Organizational Meeting.

He said he had two points he wanted to make (Murphy - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 a.m. Thursday to begin plowing streets. This was in addition to our regular sanitation and recycling pick-ups that needed to be done first,” he said.

Amato noted that Berkeley is 42 square miles, with 271 miles of roads. In this are 300 courts, culs-de-sac and dead ends, which are more difficult to plow and require front end loaders. Given all that, it takes about 24-36 hours to get to all of the streets and move that much snow safely. It took about 100 pieces of equipment.

“The streets were done by Friday and the Courts were completed on Saturday,” he said. “Some areas had large snow drifts, over 3 to 5 feet, thanks to the 45 mph winds. It was extremely challenging for our staff.”

He thanked the town’s dedicated employees for all their hard work during the storm. He estimated that the total cost of the storm would be between $350,000 and $400,000. There is currently $500,000 allotted for snow in the 2018 budget.

Toms River, similarly, has about 600 miles of

streets, Mayor Thomas Kelaher said. Some of these are county and state roads, but ultimately, there is a large amount of roadway to clear off.

There were about 260 pieces of equipment doing the work.

The cost of the storm is yet to be calculated, but the township spent $600,000 on the last storm of this nature, so he said he is expecting similar numbers.

Gov. Chris Christie called for a state of emergency, which meant that the only drivers on the road should be people responding to emergencies.

That didn’t stop everybody. Police departments had to state repeatedly to stay home.

“We are reiterating our previously issued no driving alert,” issued a statement from Ralph Stocco of the Toms River Police Department. “As the storm intensifies, numerous motorists have not heeded the warnings sent out. Our police officers are risking their own safety to respond to vehicles stuck in the snow, spin outs off of the road, and minor crashes. The vast majority of these drivers are not essential employees.”

Furthermore, when police asked why people

were out in the snow, they were giving reasons that were not worth risking lives, such as buying items from a store or just wanting to see how bad it was.

Police need to be available to handle medical emergencies, he said.

“Tying up these officers unnecessarily could conceivably cost lives,” he said. “Please do not risk your health, our officers, or potential needless damage to your vehicle.”

Barnegat Township saw a high volume of calls during the sizeable storm as cars became stuck in the snow and snow-covered sidewalks made it hazardous for kids to walk to school.

About 90 percent of these trapped vehicles became stuck on county roads such as West Bay Avenue, Barnegat Boulevard, and Lighthouse Drive, according to Lt. Keith Germain of the Barnegat Police Department. Slippery snow-covered sidewalks and bus stops also created unsafe conditions for kids on their way to and from school.

“Our officers provided traffic monitoring and traffic control, shoveled sidewalks in high-traffic areas, and even picked up and drove about 10

students to school in situations where the students would have otherwise been forced to walk down the middle of the street in traffic,” said Germain.

According to the National Weather Service, Barnegat received about 8.5-10 inches of snow and Stafford Township received approximately 17.5”. Stafford was on the slightly lower end of the spectrum when it came to storm expenses, only spending an estimated $19,000 on salt, $16,000 on vehicle repair, $17,000 in payroll for the water and sewer department employees, and $53,000 in payroll for public works employees.

The National Weather Service predicted a total accumulation of 12 to 16 inches. Due to the heavy snowfall, visibility was less than a quarter mile, which made driving extremely dangerous. Winds were predicted to be from 25-35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

Schools closed on Thursday and Friday, and some even had a delayed opening on Monday.

There was snowfall earlier in the season, but these were much less. Since they happened on the weekend, a lot of towns didn’t even need to plow those lesser storms.

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law enforcement agencies do for the local communities.

“They really protect our communities and keep our families safe,” said Little. “We greatly appreciate them.”

Little also outlined some of the major priorities that the board plans to focus on this year. First on this list is maintaining the fiscal stability of taxpayer money. According to Little, the county has been very successful at maintaining a fiscally sound budget for some time.

“We up-fronted over $100 million for the cleanup costs of Superstorm Sandy,” back in 2012, he said.

Due to the stability of the budget, said Little, the county was able to up front a large sum of money to go towards the clean-up effort after Sandy left the county ridden with massive debris and storm damage. The county was able to do this while saving the taxpayers millions of dollars. Taxpayers later applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency grants that would reimburse them for the repairs and clean-up done following the storm and then paid it back to the county, said Little.

Also on the to-do list for 2018 are improvements to roads, infrastructure, and stormwater projects.

Little said that the county will be spending anywhere between $30-40 million on these projects in order to maintain and improve the largest county road system in New Jersey.

“We have 624 miles of roads…and 240 bridges that we maintain,” he said.

Two factors that Little also emphasized as very important to the board this year are the large senior citizen and veteran communities in the county.

“Ocean County has more senior citizens [and veterans] than any other county in New Jersey,” said Little.

With 140,000-160,000 senior citizens and

40,000-50,000 veterans, he noted that the county programs for these communities are designed specifically to help these large populations.

Despite the unfortunate decrease in the veteran population as War II veterans pass away, according to Little, the focus on these two exceptionally large populations still remains strong for this year.

Another significant focus of the board will be tourism. “The tourism industry generates about $4 billion and 60,000-70,000 seasonal jobs,” said Little.

Although the jobs are seasonal, Little noted that they teach kids looking for summer work how to develop a good work ethic and immerse themselves better into the professional world. The board plans to dedicate time to maintaining and supporting the tourism industry of Ocean County because it is such an integral part of the economy.

Little is also very adamant about protecting the Joint Base McGuire - Dix - Lakehurst. “The Joint Base is the largest employer in the state of New Jersey,” he said. “We are very active in working to protect that base from the ever-present issue of downsizing and consolidation.”

Little believes the base is a key for national defense as well as technological advancements.

Overall, for the New Year, Little said that the Board of Chosen Freeholders plans to continue working together effectively to enact programs and solve issues throughout the county. He said that, despite each freeholder working in their own individual department, they all make a great effort to come to agreements when working together because he believes it instills confidence in the people.

“We try to speak as one untied voice,” he said.

Little has been on the Board for 15 years, now taking the position of Director Freeholder. The longest serving member of the Board is Deputy Director Bartlett, serving for 39 years. Freeholder Joseph Vicari has been a member for 37 years and Freeholder John Kelly, 28 years. Freeholder Virginia Haines is the newest member having served for only 2 years.

infrequently step back to say this is a great state, this is a great country,” he said to applause.

Continued From Page 1 Murphy said that the US is still “The Beacon on the Hill,” and that New Jersey epitomizes Amerin his comments.

“Number one, we’re a lot stronger if we get ica by being the most diverse state in the union.

“My guess is, we’ll never be the low-cost, cheap there together, and it will last longer, and so notwithstanding that we’ve all got our great partisan place to be,” he said, “but it’s worth it because you get a lot back in New passions, the fact of Jersey. You get great pubthe matter is this is the lic schools, great public time for the state to transportation, diversity, close ranks and work communities millennials together,” said Murwant to live in, and a phy in his unscripted shore that’s second-toremarks. none.”

Murphy said smart Murphy recalled a regoverning supersedes cent phone conversation partisan politics to best serve the constituents –Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn he had with the governor of New Jersey.

Governor-Elect Phil Murphy speaks at the of California when he “That’s another rea- Organization Meeting where he swore in said he wanted New Jersey to be the California son why I love coming members of the governing body. of the east coast. here, because this is a “And someone said to me, ‘Murphy, you have community that really works well - where the partisan piece is checked at the door, folks come to got to get more attitude, you should’ve said into this chamber and they try to do the right California, you’ll be lucky if you’re the New things by their citizens,” said the Governor-Elect. Jersey of the west coast,’” he said.

He thanked Mayor Ducey and the governing The second point Murphy said he wanted to convey was, despite problems such as high property body for the honor of swearing them into office.

“God Bless you all and God Bless New Jersey,” taxes, veterans who are not getting the care they need, “anti-immigrant stuff, all of the things you said Murphy, who said he had to leave to attend feel like we’ll never be able to deal with…we too another event.

Murphy:

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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 yo nd 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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Grant:

Continued From Page 1 harvested produce will then be donated to the Jackson Township food pantry.

“The Elms Elementary School of Jackson Township is excited to accept this generous grant provided by Sustainable Jersey for Schools. With Sustainable Jersey support, these funds will help to build a living science curriculum that will bring S.T.E.M. to a level that would not have been possible,” said Michael Burgos, Principal of Elms Elementary, in the release. “Through the implementation of agriculture, aquaculture, and farming, students’ learning will truly come alive through real world simulations, providing all students with access to problem solving in an authentic hands-on environment.”

The grants are funded by the New Jersey Educations Association (NJEA) and have provided a total of $750,000 to support sustainability education for children in NJ through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program.

“This is an important program that directs resources into our schools and NJEA is proud to continue to work with Sustainable Jersey,” said NJEA Vice President Sean Spiller. “It is our job to help create a new generation of engaged citizens and leaders.

We help ensure that we leave a better world

Ocean Mental Health Services Helps The Homeless OCEAN COUNTY – Recently OceanMental Health Services was given the opportunity to talk a bit about it’s PATH Program. Homelessness is a serious issue in the U.S. Depression, untreated mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder, are major causes of homelessness.

With PATH services, OceanMHS’s staff can reach out to people who are homeless and have a mental illness. They then help them to link to resources within the community, mental health treatment and adequate housing. They teach people how to register for all of these services, so that even when their involvement with PATH services comes to an end, they have learned how to access the resources and programs they may need to prevent future homelessness and continue to improve their quality of life.

For more information about OceanMHS, or how to volunteer, call 732349-5550 or visit OceanMHS.org.

Molly Pitcher Stamp Club Meetings

FREEHOLD – The Molly Pitcher Stamp Club meets the fi rst Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the back of the Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton Adelphi Road.

There is a stamp auction and visitors are welcome.

The Jackson Times, January 13, 2018, Page 7 for our students when we emphasize the value of sustainability.”

The goal of Sustainable Jersey for Schools is to work towards a more sustainable future. These grants will provide the 46 chosen recipient schools with the funds needed to implement important and useful sustainability projects that will help Sustainable Jersey reach its goal.

“Congratulations to the grant recipients.

Sustainable Jersey for Schools aims to

empower schools with the funding needed to implement important sustainability actions,” said Randall Solomon, executive director for Sustainable Jersey, in the release. “We look forward to the completion of these projects and the ongoing efforts of these schools and school districts. The NJEA-funded grants allow communities to come together to improve outcomes for students, staff and the environment.”

“The Elms Elementary School is so grate-

ful for our students to have this opportunity and look forward to implementing this innovative program with our learners. Thank you Sustainable Jersey,” said Burgos.

Some other local Ocean County recipients include Toms River High School South, Toms River Intermediate East, Lacey Township’s Lanoka Harbor Elementary and Mill Pond Elementary, Lacey Township High School, and Brick Township’s Lanes Mills Road Elementary.

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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.

Alert to Jackson Residents JACKSON – It has come to the Township’s attention that various websites and social media sites have been using the Township’s official seal. Be advised that these sites have not been authorized nor supported by

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To obtain official and accurate information please visit the Township’s official website at jacksontwpnj.net or the Township’s official Facebook page, Township of Jackson.

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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

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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.

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Mingle With JPD At “Coffee with a Cop” JACKSON – Join your neighbors and local police officers for Coffee with a Cop on Jan. 15!

Come out for some coffee and conversation with the Jackson Police Department at The Mug Rack, 70 W Veterans Hwy from 9-11 a.m. PBA 168 will be buying coffee for all that come out. This event is an opportunity for you to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know your local officers.

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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.

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Local Bucknell Students Named to Dean’s List

JACKSON – Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. Congratulations to Lindsey Reist, Class of 2018, and Justin Volpe, Class of 2019 from Jackson!

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About Misophonia -Misophonia (which translates roughly to hatred of sound) refers to strong reactions to specific sounds that can include anxiety, depression, difficulty concentrating, and obsessive-compulsive behavior.

The offending sounds are ones that happen in everyday life, making avoidance difficult.

Misophonics report anxiety, panic, and anger when exposed to trigger sounds. This compromises their ability to complete everyday tasks, be successful in the workplace, and engage in social interactions.

Causes -A 2017 study published in the journal Current Biology discovered that in misophonics, the part of the brain that joins our senses with our emotions — the anterior insular cortex — is overly active, and it’s connected differently to areas involved in remembering experiences, according to Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar, the lead researcher from the Institute of Neuroscience at Newcastle University. He tells The New York Times, “We think that misophonia may be heavily connected to recalling past memories, because people with misophonia have had very bad experiences.” Onset can occur in early childhood, with sensitivities becoming serious and affecting everyday coping usually between ages 8 and 14. If untreated, it can last a lifetime.

We do not know how many are affected, as it has only recently been diagnosed as a condition.

Treatment- Researchers do not know why specific sounds trigger such a negative reaction; Sukhbinder hopes to identify the brain signature of the trigger sounds, which will help with finding treatment. For now, he hopes misophonics will find relief in knowing that what they experience is an actual disorder.

Treatment has been most effective when based on a tinnitus-retraining therapy (TRT) model first introduced by Pawel J. Jastreboff, Ph.D.,

Sc.D., and Margaret M. Jastreboff, Ph.D., who coined the term misophonia in 2003. TRT, a combination of sound therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, has proven effective in 83 percent of cases.

In TRT, pleasant environmental sounds or music are introduced into the patient’s ear canal.

The patient learns to create positive associations with sound and practice intentional rethinking of trigger sounds. Use of earplugs or music-streaming earbuds to block out offending noises is not recommended. This exacerbates the problem by increasing sensitivity to sound. It’s More Than an Annoyance — It’s Misophonia.

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Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/03/ health/sounds-people-hate.html. http://www. cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S09609822(16)31530-5. Edelstein, M., Brang. D., Rouw, R. Ramachandran vs. Misophonia: Physiological Investigations and Case Descriptions.

Front Hum Neurosci. 2013;7:296. Jastreboff, P.J., Jastreboff, M.M. Components of Decreased Sound Tolerance: Hyperacusis, Misophonia, Phonophobia. ITHS News Lett. 2001;2,5-7.

Jastreboff, P.J., Jastreboff, M.M. Using TRT to Treat Hyperacusis, Misophonia and Phonophobia. ENT Audiol News. 2013;21:88-90.

Jastreboff, P.J., Jastreboff, M.M. Treatments for Decreased Sound Tolerance (Hyperacusis and Misophonia). Semin Hear. 2014;35:105-120.

Moller, A.R. Chapter 4: Misophonia, Phonophobia, and “Exploding Head” Syndrome. In A.R. Moller, B. Langguth, D. DeRidder, and T. Kleinjung (Eds.), Textbook of Tinnitus. 2001.

New York, NY: Springer. Schroder, A., Vulink, N., Denys, D. Misophonia: Diagnostic Criteria for a New Psychiatric Disorder. PLoS One. 2013;1e54706. Wu, M.S., Lewin, A.B., Murphy, T.K., Storch, E.A. Misophonia: Incidence, Phenomenology, and Clinical Correlates in an Undergraduate Student Sample. J Clin Psychol.

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Workshop For Individuals Of A Loved One With Addiction JACKSON – A weekly series for family members and friends affected by problematic substance use and co-occurring disorders will be offered. The workshops are 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through December 6 at Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road. Each

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

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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.

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Plumsted Launches New Municipal Website PLUMSTED – Township Mayor Jack Trotta announced recently that the Township Committee has launched a new municipal website. When completed, the site will be useful in gathering information about community events, resources, permit applications and much more.

“This new site plumsted.org is a work in progress and has minimal information on it at this time. We anticipate the site being complete before Thanksgiving,” Trotta said.

Trotta added that “in the meantime, it has information on it regarding upcoming meetings, financial information and contact information for all of our departments.”

On the new website is a link to sign up for the township’s new email alert system. Trotta said that on the left-hand side of this new website there is a Citizen Action Center. In this area there is a link to sign up for the new email alert system.

“Click on this and enter your email address. This new alert system will become our official email alert system in the near future,” the mayor added.

“On behalf of the Township Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to thank VVL Associates and specifically Vince and Sherri Lotito for all the work they have done through the years on both our website and email alerts – especially since the time Vince was appointed to the Township Committee as all of the work from that point has been on a volunteer basis,” Trotta said.

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 908415-4720.

Jackson Garden Club To Meet Monthly

JACKSON – The Jackson Green Thumb Garden Club will meet the first Tuesday of each month at Jackson Township Municipal Building, 95 West Veteran’s Highway. Meetings are from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 732-245-4293 for more information or visit tinyurl.com/jgtgclub.

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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.

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Philadelphia Flower Show And History District Trip

OCEAN COUNTY – Freeholder John C. Bar tlett, Jr., Chair man of Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be conducting a bus trip to explore Philadelphia on Thursday, March 8. The theme of the Flower Show is “Wonders of Water”.

The bus will depart from the Ocean

the Historic district.

To register, send a check for $35 per person made payable to: County of Ocean. Mail this to Ocean County Parks & Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. The fee includes the bus transportation only. For any admissions or tours you must be responsible

County Park in Lakewood at 8 a.m. for a day in the city to discover the historic and museum area attractions on your own or attend the Flower Show at the Convention Center. We will return To Lakewood at approximately 6 p.m. You will receive a map of the area, and will be dropped off at the Flower Show and in

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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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For Rent 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) Adult 55+ CommunityHomestead Run - Toms River. 1 & 2 BR homes available. Clubhouse & Activities.

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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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(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.

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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 Association’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 topof-mind 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.

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 VeteransAffairs 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 andAssemblywoman 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 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.

(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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