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By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The 2018 General Election is coming up on November 6, and Howell residents will have the chance to vote for their picks for town council and the school boards.

For Howell council, voters will be choosing three of the six candidates for a full term seat on the council. Municipal candidates are: • John Bonevich, Monmouth County Democrats • Kristal Dias, Monmouth County Democrats –Photos courtesy of the candidates • Paul Dorato, Monmouth Left: John Bonevich, Kristal Dias, and Paul Dorato represent the Democrats.

Right: Councilman Robert Walsh, County Democrats Pamela J. Richmond, and Thomas Russo are the Republican choices.

• Thomas Russo, Monmouth County Republican OrganiHowell residents will also be is the only incumbent in this The remaining candidates are: zation voting for a Howell representative election.

• Scott Jeffrey • Pamela J. Richmond, Monwithin the Freehold Regional High Voters will also be choosing three • Marc Parisi mouth County Republican of the six candidates running for a • Joseph Tate School District Board of Education.

Organization Voters will choose one, and only full-term seat on the Howell Town- • Angel Sanchez • Rober t F. Walsh, Mon- ship Board of Education. Two of the Current Board President Timothy one candidate is on the ballot: mouth County Republican candidates are incumbents, including: O’Brien will be finishing up his term incumbent Peter Bruno. Bruno is Organization • Jennifer Okerson on the board this year; he did not also the current vice president of the • Councilman Robert Walsh • MaryRose Malley Board. run for reelection.

More Traffic Studies Proposed For Waste Transfer Site

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Monmouth County officials plan to perform a traffic study at the intersection at Route 547 and Randolph Road, where the waste transfer station has been proposed. The county hired independent engineer Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack to perform the study.

Boswell Engineering will be looking at the area to determine how traffic will be affected by the project and what the numbers are, according to Director of Community Development Jim Herrman.

“They’re there to either refute or confirm the solid waste transfer station’s engineer,” he added.

The waste transfer site, originally proposed in 2015, has been vying for approval from Howell Township since July 2017. In January 2018, the Solid Waste Advisory Council held a special meeting at Howell’s town hall to discuss the proposal further.

The meeting brought out scores of residents vehemently opposing the project.

According to the project’s engineer, InSite Engineering, the site would become a Recycling Transfer Station that will be the turnover site for sorting out and recycling solid waste in the form of construction and demolition (Traffic - See Page 2)

Howell Amends Officer Salaries, Adds New Positions

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At the Sept. 25 meeting, the Howell Township council introduced an ordinance that would amend wages for certain part-time, per diem positions.

The ordinance also accounts for wages attributed to new positions, including Humane Law Enforcement Officer, per diem Police 911 Dispatcher Trainee, and per diem Police 911 Dispatcher.

The ordinance outlines the following salaries: • Special Law Enforcement Officer, $9-$12 per hour • Special Law Enforcement Officer II, $9-$30 per hour • Special Law Enforcement Officer III, $25-$30 per hour • Humane Law Enforcement Officer, $25-$30 per hour • Per Diem Police 911 Dispatcher Trainee, $19 per hour • Per Diem Police 911 Dispatcher, $23.50-$28.50 per hour.

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Continued From Page 1 debris. Residents fear this station will just be “a dump” in the township.

Also proposed in this area is the 41 Randolph, LLC proposal, which was recently approved by the Howell Township Planning Board.

Owner 41 Randolph, LLC proposes the construction of a flex space facility at 41 Randolph, which will consist of five tenant units 9,946 square feet to 29,687 square feet each, according to the planning board.

Located at Block 38, Lot 4, the space will fit associated office areas, employee break rooms and loading areas on the site. “[41 Randolph, LLC] is about a 100,000 square foot mixed-use warehouse facility,” said Herrman. The space will sit on about 105 acres of land, across from Arnold Steel, he added.

Herrman explained that, while he is uncertain of exactly when the traffic study will be conducted, the county held off until school was back in session to get more accurate results.

Councilman Robert Walsh, who has been adamantly opposed to the transfer site since its inception, advocated during the recent council meeting for more traffic studies to anticipate the major changes to traffic in the area should these two large facilities be built.

“I think this governing body should hire and have their own traffic study,” said Walsh.

Celebration Month At Eastern Branch Library SHREWSBURY – Jazz, foreign and classic movies, mystery theater for children and a concert by the US Air Force Woodwind Quintet are all part of the month-long series of events that got underway Sunday at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library.

Hundreds turned out Sunday for the opening events of the month-long celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the Eastern Branch facility. Scores of youngsters and adults enjoyed everything from trackless train rides, an exotic animal show, classic cars, a Tall Man in an anniversary tuxedo, information tables and plenty of photo ops and props of the 1968 era outdoors as well as special exhibitions and an art display by library employees inside the library. An award winning team of NJROTC cadets from MAST, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology at Sandy Hook, exhibited their drill demonstration in the library parking lot. Monmouth County Library Chair Renee B Schwarz and Freehold Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry, the board’s liaison to the library commission, cut and served an anniversary cake to the crowd.

The month’s events include a Foreign Film Festival featured Tuesdays through October with the exception of Oct. 16, all

at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Thursdays will be Classic movie night featuring popular screen hits from 1968, the year Eastern Branch library opened.

Noted World War II lecturer and historian Paul Zigo will present “Woodrow Wilson and America’s First Attempt at a New World Order” on Tuesday, October 16 at 7 pm, continuing his series of lectures based on his research and writings after years of study dedicated to that era.

The Air Force Woodwind Quintet concert will be featured Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., and Jack Livingstone will present Jazz at the Library on Friday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m.

On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Children’s Mystery Theater will present “Sherlock Holmes Solves the Case” at 2 p.m. in a program for children sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The Friends will also sponsor Phil Bruschi presenting The Bobby Darin Story on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.

“These are only some of the programs on stage at Eastern Branch to celebrate this milestone anniversary,” said Renee B. Swartz, chair of the Monmouth County Library Commission. “There will also be display cases featuring, newspaper stories, photographs and a history of the library. Monmouth County’s outstanding videographer Rick Brancadora has also

designed a spectacular video which will run throughout library hours in the library lobby.

“The Monmouth County Library is more than books, more than videos and music, it is a gathering place where people of all ages and all interests can always find something educational and entertaining,” Schwarz said.

The month-long celebration culminates on Sunday, Oct. 28 with ceremonies beginning at 1:30, in which f lags from surrounding communities will be on display, a model of a newly commissioned sculpture by master stone carver and sculptor Franco Minervini will be featured, and Congressman Chris Smith will present an American f lag he has arranged to be f lown over the US Capitol on Oct. 13, the date the library was dedicated in 1968. Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, the Board’s liaison to the library, will present a citation to the Commission and speak on the importance of each of the library’s branches throughout Monmouth County.

The Intentions will present an afternoon of music beginning at 2 p.m.

For more information on all these programs, or events taking place in the headquarters library and all the library branches, visit monmouthcountylib.org.

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“Stay Out, Stay Alive” Says Seaside Heights Officials

By Jennifer Peacock SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Stay out. Stay alive. That’s the message Seaside Heights officials have for would-be swimmers in an October ocean.

This past week saw one swimmer rescued on Oct. 2 at the Dupont Avenue Beach, and two teens pulled from rip currents the next day at Sumner Avenue Beach.

Borough offi cials are reminding everyone that swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty. The beaches won’t be guarded again until Memorial Day weekend next year.

“When you enter the ocean, especially under the conditions that have existed since early September – rip tides and large breaking waves – you risk not only your own life, but also the lives of dozens of fi rst responders who receive the alert similar to the alert uploaded in this post,” the borough posted to its Facebook page Oct. 4.

There was another call for help Oct. 4 at

Webster and Hamilton avenues, again, for another swimmer. Dozens of emergency workers responded to pull this person from the ocean.

“Three rescue stations, half a dozen police officers, and EMS units were detailed.

Dozens of first responders driving to their buildings and to the scene. High risk just to get to the scene. Then the risk of launching boats and jet skis and personnel into the ocean water in difficult conditions – because of a single careless person thinking that it was a good idea to disregard warning signs and put our volunteers and career public safety officers in harm’s way,” the social media post rebuked. “STAY OUT, STAY ALIVE.” “As for the questions on the impact on first responders and what response the police will have, simply put, first responders are dispatched and do everything to ensure the safety and well-being of the public,” Seaside Heights Police Det. Steve Korman told Jersey Shore Online.

Run For Your Lives In A Halloween 5K HOLMDEL– Run for your lives in the Northeast Planning Corporation Halloween 5K charity run for Toms River Field of Dreams and Monmouth County Food Bank.

The run will be held on October 20 at 7:30 a.m. at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. in Holmdel.

Schedule: • 6:30-7:15 a.m.: Registration • 7:30 a.m.: 5K runners • 7:35 a.m.: 5K walkers

• 8:30 a.m.: Kids run Register at active.com/Holmdel-nj/running/ distance-running-races/northeast-planning-1st-annual-halloween-run-2018.

Mandatory packet pick up will be held Oct. 18 and 19.

For additional donations, make checks payable to Toms River Field of Dreams Attn: Toms River FOD, Northeast Planning Corporation, 1150 Rantan Road, Suite 201, Cranford, NJ 07016.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER In Defense Of Public Libraries Is the public library obsolete?

A lot of powerful forces in society seem to think so. In recent years, declines in the circulation of bound books in some parts of the country have led prominent critics to argue that libraries are no longer serving their historical function. Countless elected officials insist that in the 21st century - when so many books are digitized, so much public culture exists online and so often people interact virtually - libraries no longer need the support they once commanded.

But the problem that libraries face today isn’t irrelevance. The real problem that libraries face is that so many people are using them, and for such a wide variety of purposes, that library systems and their employees are overwhelmed. According

to a 2016 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, about half of all Americans ages 16 and over used a public library in the past year, and two-thirds say that closing their local branch would have a “major impact on their community.”

Libraries are being disparaged and neglected at precisely the moment when they are most valued and necessary. Why the disconnect? In part it’s because the founding principle of the public library - that all people deserve free, open access to our shared culture and heritage - is out of sync with the market logic that dominates our world. But it’s also because so few inf luential people understand the expansive role that libraries play in modern communities.

Libraries are an example of what I call “social infrastructure”: the physical spaces and organizations

that shape the way people interact. Libraries don’t just provide free access to books and other cultural materials, they also offer things like companionship for older adults, de facto child care for busy parents, language instruction for immigrants and welcoming public spaces for the poor, the homeless and young people.

For older people, especially widows, widowers and those who live alone, libraries are places for culture and company, through book clubs, movie nights, sewing circles and classes in art, current events and computing. For many, the library is the main place they interact with people from other generations.

For children and teenagers, libraries help instill an ethic of responsibility, to themselves and to their neighbors, by teaching them what it means to borrow and take care of something

public, and to return it so others can have it too. For new parents, grandparents and caretakers who feel overwhelmed when watching an infant or a toddler by themselves, libraries are a godsend.

In many neighborhoods, particularly those where young people aren’t hyper-scheduled in formal af ter-school prog rams, libraries are highly popular among adolescents and teenagers who want to spend time with other people their age. One reason is that they’re open, accessible and free. Another is that the library staff members welcome them; in many branches, they even assign areas for teenagers to be with one another.

To appreciate why this matters, compare the social space of the library with the social space of commercial establishments like Starbucks or McDonald’s.

These are valuable parts of the social infrastructure, but not everyone can afford to frequent them, and not all paying customers are welcome to stay for long.

The openness and diversity that flourish in neighborhood libraries were once a hallmark of urban culture. But that has changed.

Though American cities are growing more ethnically, racially and culturally diverse, they too often remain divided and unequal, with some neighborhoods cutting themselves off from difference - sometimes intentionally, sometimes just by dint of rising costs — particularly when it comes to race and social class.

Libraries are the kinds of places where people with different backgrounds, passions and interests can take part in a living democratic culture. They are the kinds of places where the public, private and philanthropic

sectors can work together to reach for something higher than the bottom line.

We should take heed. Today, as cities and suburbs continue to reinvent themselves, and as cynics claim that government has nothing good to contribute to that process, it’s important that institutions like libraries get the recognition they deserve. It’s worth noting that “liber,” the Latin root of the word “library,” means both “book” and “free.” Libraries stand for and exemplify something that needs defending: the public institutions that - even in an age of atomization, polarization and inequality - serve as the bedrock of civil society.

Eric Klinenberg Director, Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University With permission from the Monmouth County Library Commission

Letters To The Editor MacArthur’s Event With Nunes Shows His True Colors I’ve been ver y w rong about Tom MacArthur!

The one thing I always gave him the benefit of the doubt regarding was Russia. I assumed his support of bad policies that

harm his constituents was just his own greed and he was an unwitting tool for Russia.

Sadly, all doubt was removed when he brought one of the top Russian agents, Devin Nunes, to our district (during a GOP event in Toms River).

MacArthur is not just harming his constituents

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with his policies, he is tearing down our republic.

Gail Cohn Toms River

Candidates Seek What’s Best For Jackson As official candidates for the upcoming November election, and lifelong Jackson residents, we would like to recognize a few factual items that have moved Jackson in the right direction while maintaining public safety.

In the last six years, the mayor and his administration have had more roads paved, lined and signalized than any other administration has to date. To compliment this, the same can be said on completing more infrastructure projects than any span in Jackson’s history. And in speaking with the mayor, he has assured us that we are not finished making Jackson the place

you want to live, work and to the Jackson Township affect all of us financially for Letters To The Editor play. The planned additional projects will continue the momentum of improving quality of life for all Jackson residents.

It would be remiss on our part not to express our opposition to Gover nor Murphy, the Senate and Legislature for removing $1.3 million in state aid away from the Jackson Township School District for the years 2018 and 2019.

By the end of 2024 the total loss of state aid to our school district will be a disastrous $17.3 million hit, which will need to be made up by all of Jackson’s residents.

To add salt to the wound, the governor’s administration waited until after the district finalized the 20182019 budget and staffi ng.

We applaud the mayor’s leadership and the council for passing resolution 278R-18 opposing Governor Murphy’s punishing reduction of state school funding

School District while mysteriously boosting other school districts’ funding.

The governor has reduced funding in specific districts in favor of other districts that do not manage their budgets as well as they could. Time and again you will hear Trenton Democrats say that these school districts need additional “funding”. On average, the Jackson taxpayer already pays more than $1,000 per year in school taxes that support way too many school districts outside of our own. We say that these districts don’t need additional funding but instead need guidance on how to get the best return for the budgets they have now. Jackson Township is blessed with outstanding and caring teachers, staff and programs, so to lose even a small portion is a slap in the face to all. But to lose almost $17.5 million in state school funding will

decades. Our graduation rate is as exceptional as are our students, so why take away funding from such a high ranking, well run district is the real question, therefore, we intend to ask Trenton just that. The Trenton Democrats have a track record of failed policies that continue to cost Jackson tax payers their hard-earned money.

While they are taking away funding for Jackson’s children’s education, they are including the price we now have to pay for illegal aliens’ education and millions of dollars for legal defense funds. We cannot continue to allow the policies of the Trenton Democrats to propagate at will to and now into Jackson Township.

Please ensure your voice is heard and vote on November 6th!

Andy Kern & Alex Sauickie Jackson

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

Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell

TRENTON - The New Jersey State Senate has passed a resolution sponsored by Senator Robert Singer that names the second Monday of May as “New Jersey Economic Development Day.” “I was proud and honored to work with Duvi Honig and the Orthodox Jewish Chamber Of Commerce to put words into action and enhance New Jersey’s business network,” Singer stated. “By teaming up with Mr. Honig and the Chamber, we can take networking to a new level in this state. Additionally, I want to thank Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Loretta Weinberg for their leadership and support

of our legislation. I look forward to celebrating ‘Economic Development Day’ for years to come.”

“Economic Development Day helps to put the focus on one of my top priorities: doing all that we can to promote and support economic growth, the creation and retention of jobs, and the expansion of long-term economic opportunities,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney (Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland). “I applaud Duvi Honig, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber Of Commerce, for all his efforts in advancing this cause. This is a goal that we all share because we rec-

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Chris Smith HAMILTON - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) delivered excerpts of the following remarks at the dedication of the Steinert

High School Library in Hamilton, NJ, on Friday, in honor of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito:

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Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced details of his “Computer Science for All” initiative, a plan to bring technology and programming-focused classes to schools across New Jersey. The FY 2019 budget includes $2 million to increase the number of public high schools that offer advanced computer science courses.

Governor Murphy’s initiative will help equip New Jersey’s students with the foundational skills needed for the jobs of

the future and prepare them to understand modern technology.

The $2 million in funding will support grants for high schools to offer advanced computer science courses and to support teachers’ professional development, with applications due in late October and grant rollout beginning in January 2019.

This marks the first time that New Jersey has specifically funded expanding computer science education.

Schools that receive grants

“Economic Development Day” Created In New Jersey ognize its importance to New Jersey’s future.”

“New Jersey has long been an attractive place for business and industry,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “I am proud to support Senator Weinberg and Senator Singer’s joint resolution to establish the second Monday of May as Economic Development Day. This resolution would not have been advanced without the work of Duvi Honig, who has been the biggest proponent of establishing this day to celebrate our state’s openness to new business and innovation.”

Sen. Singer’s joint resolution, SJR-72, aims to encourage and promote New Jersey state and local economic development programs.

The resolution requests that

the Governor annually calls upon elected officials, business owners, and the citizens of New Jersey to discuss job creation, fiscal resiliency, and how to best enhance business development plans.

“My grandfather was a Holocaust survivor,” Honig said.

“He immigrated to America with limited resources and achieved the American dream. The creation of ‘Economic Development Day’ here in New Jersey honors my grandfather’s memory. With the right network and right resources, we will proactively boost education, connection and direction for everyone in the state.

“The Orthodox Jewish Chamber Of Commerce is excited to work with Sen. Singer,” Honig added. “We have the opportunity to cre-

ate new business avenues thorough existing funding.

Let’s synergize state government and corporate dollars to reduce overlap and stimulate the economy. This will help all New Jerseyans regardless of race, religion, or creed.

Our group is bipartisan, and we were honored in the U.S. Capitol for Jewish heritage month for similar actions. We look forward helping empower Americans with financial stability and dignity.”

Honig noted that the legislation is based off current innovative programs, which he created with the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce. These programs were motivated by the recession. He explained his programs help empower underprivileged residents, local businesses, and large

corporations.

Sen. Singer and Mr. Honig noted that Michael Roberts, a Rutgers Law School student and Ambassador to the Chamber, has also been a substantial contributor to the bill.

“Today’s designation of a statewide ‘Economic Development Day’ honors and inspires our youth to create, build, and dream of a better New Jersey,” Senator Singer (R-30th) said. “The Garden State is blessed with a well-educated workforce, an ideal location, easy-to-access public transportation, and the best schools in the nation.

That is why our economy will continue to grow and thrive. My thanks to Mr. Honig and my colleagues in the Senate for backing this important legislation.”

Smith Praises Justice Alito When Library Named After Him

“Not only has Justice Alito distinguished himself as a brilliant member of the high court, known for his impeccable honesty, logic, respect for the rule of law and incisive questioning and opinions, but at his Senate confirmation hearing in 2006, he eloquently spoke of the people closest to him - his wife

Martha-Ann and two children, his parents, a grandfather who worked at Roebling Steel - and Hamilton Township.

“The former Steinert High School Student Council President and 1968 class valedictorian, who went on to serve as Deputy Assistant Attorney General during the Reagan

Administration, U.S. Attorney and a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, told the Senate: “I got here, in part, because of the community in which I grew up. It was a warm but definitely an unpretentious down-to-earth community…I have happy memories and strong memo-

ries of those days, and good memories of the good sense and the decency of my friends and neighbors.

“Naming the Steinert High School library in honor of Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. recognizes a person of extraordinary achievement, faith and goodness.”

“Computer Science For All” Will Fund K-12 STEM Education

will track the number of courses created, the number of students enrolled in these courses, and the number of students who earn college credits and industry valued credentials. Preference will be given to schools that receive Title I funds.

“In the 21st-century economy, we must prepare our students with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to think about the world in new and creative ways,” said Governor Murphy. “Computer Science for All is a game-changer, giving our children the tools they need to learn coding and tackle complex problems in an increasingly technologically-connected world. I’m proud we are laying

the groundwork so that all of our children can harness the power of technology and be responsible digital citizens.

“The overarching goal of our efforts is to provide opportunity to all students,” said Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet. “In today’s tech-based world, it’s especially crucial that we offer our young minds the skills they need to make them more successful when they enter the global workforce.”

Governor Murphy further announced that the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology will be repurposed into the Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This

new office will oversee subjects like educational technology, computer science, and cybersecurity. The Office of STEM will convene a newly appointed Computer Science Advisory Board, which will help the Department update its Technology Standards and create a State Plan for Computer Science education.

The Technology Standards enable students to use digital tools and to understand the nature and impact of engineering, design, and computational thinking. This will be the State’s first update to its 2014 standards, and the Department will release the State Plan in 2019.

Governor Murphy also announced that New Jersey will

join the Governor’s Partnership for K-12 Computer Science, a bipartisan coalition of governors committed to expanding access and funding for Computer Science education. Governor Murphy will be the eighteenth governor to join, and New Jersey has already started working to fulfill the organization’s three commitments: enabling all high schools to offer at least one Computer Science course, funding professional development, and creating high-quality standards.

The Notice of Grant Opportunity can be found here: https://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/ education/grants/gropps2. pl?string=recnum=01768&maxhits=1

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Uber’s Data Breach Costs $148M In Settlement, N.J. To Get $3.75M

By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – A data breach just cost Uber $148 million, of which New Jersey will get $3.75 million.

A multi-jurisdiction investigation led to the settlement after it was discovered personal information of Uber riders was compromised, the state attorney general’s office announced today. Uber settled to resolve allegations it failed to comply with state laws relating to collecting, maintaining and safeguarding consumers’ personal information.

The company also allegedly failed to comply with state data breach laws.

The breach exposed the names, email addresses and mobile phone numbers of Uber riders, and the names and driver’s

license numbers of about 600,000 Uber drivers. Hackers were paid $100,000 by Uber to delete that information. That breach occurred in November 2016, although Uber didn’t disclose that until a year later when a new chief executive officer took over at the company, discovered it, and after an internal investigation alerted authorities.

The $148 million will be divided among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. “This is a significant settlement for New Jersey residents and for Uber users everywhere - not only because the payout is historic, but because it requires that Uber adopt new policies and procedures that will more effectively safeguard the personal information of its riders and drivers in the future,” said

New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “We’re also sending a signal to other companies that ignoring consumers’ privacy rights comes with a stiff financial penalty.”

In May 2018, Grewal’s announced the creation of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Section, part of the Division of Law’s Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group.

As part of the settlement, Uber must also protect user data on third-party platforms outside itself, use strong password policies for employees to gain access to its network, and “develop and implement a robust data security policy for all the user personal information that Uber maintains, including assessing potential risks to the security of the data and assessing whether there are

any additional security measures needed beyond what Uber is doing to protect the data. Uber is also required to designate a Security Executive to oversee its data security policy,” according to the state attorney general’s office.

Uber must also hire an independent third party to assess its data security efforts, and implement a corporate integrity program that allows its employees to report misconduct or ethical concerns.

Deputy Attorney General Elliott M. Siebers and former Deputy Attorney General Russell M. Smith, Jr. within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Practice Group in the Division of Law handled the Uber matter on behalf of the State.

JCP&L Hosts Energy Assistance Days To Help Customers Pay Utility Bills

By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will be hosting Energy Assistance Days to help customers afford their utility bills or reduce their energy usage.

In cooperation with local community organizations, JCP&L will host the events throughout Monmouth, Morris and Ocean Counties.

Energy Assistance Days will feature JCP&L representatives and community agencies that will be available to answer questions and help customers determine if they are eligible for financial assistance to pay a past-due utility bill, reduce future bills or to enroll in energy efficiency programs.

If you wish to fill out an application at

Holiday Victorian Tea TOMS RIVER – Get a head start on your holiday preparations by attending the always popular Holiday Victorian Tea hosted by the Ocean County Historical Society on November 27 at 600 Main Street Bed & Breakfast and Victorian Tea Room in Toms River. seatings are at 12 and 3 p.m.

The cost is $30 for members, $33 for non-members. Reservations may be made by calling Pat at 732-814-2979 beginning Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.

Tea aficionados will remember the outstanding holiday décor, the delicious scones, tea sandwiches, and desserts, accompanied by fine teas served by a friendly, competent staff. Door prizes will ass to the excitement of the afternoon as you dine with friends.

Your check can be made out and mailed to Ocean County Historical Society with TEA/ PAT marked in the lower let-hand corner of the envelope. This must be received within 5 days of the phone reservation to confirm your seat.

There will be no refunds.

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the event, a Social Security card, proof of income for all household residents, deed or rental lease and a recent electric bill are required.

Dates and locations: Oct. 17: The Salvation Army, Dover, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Freehold Jewish Center to Honor Marvin Krakower on November 10

FREEHOLD – Greetings from Brooklyn is the theme of the November 10 event honoring Marvin Krakower for his decades of service to the Freehold Jewish Center and its members. On Saturday evening November 10 at 8 p.m., at a dinner-dance, Marvin Krakower will be honored for his principal role as Education Director and following that role as Executive Director of the synagogue.

Marvin has served in these positions for a total of nearly thirty five years.

Growing up in Brooklyn, and following elementary school, Marvin attended a yeshiva five days a week, and on Sundays. These classes ran from 1st to 9th grade. Moving on to high school, he attended both Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson high schools, and then while working in the borscht belt (The Catskills) for about ten years he studied at the Sullivan County College. He went on to earn a Master’s Degree from City University’s Richmond College in Staten Island, majoring in education and political science. Following his army service in Viet Nam he became involved with Jewish Education in 1973 and served as religious school principal of Beth Or in Old Bridge, Temple Emanuel in Edison, Ahavat Shalom in Lakewood, and as youth director of the East Brunswick Jewish Center.

Having earned a Master’s Degree from Seton Hall University Marvin became a teacher and administrator in the Carteret School System for thirty years. He also served on the Jackson Township Committee Government, and for a year was the Mayor of Jackson Township.

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In January 2000 Marvin was appointed Executive Director of the synagogue. While he greatly enjoyed working as a principal in the secular high school and helping young adults to grow, he felt a need to channel his efforts into the Jewish community and Freehold Jewish Center. Following his term as Educational Director, with his Master’s Degree in administration, he has spent the past seventeen years in improving the synagogue’s physical building, in all aspects, thus providing an appealing atmosphere in which the members come to pray and to socialize.

Marvin has four children: Melissa, David, Erica and Jacob. Melissa, and her husband and grandchildren Aiden, Dor, Ugam and Dvar live in Haifa, Israel. David has two daughters: Bella and Sienna. Erica has twin girls: Leni and Josette.

The festive event that honors Marvin is open to all. Reservations, at $ 90 PER person, can be placed and paid for via credit card at the Freehold Jewish Center’s website freeholdjc.org or by check payable, and mailed to: Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad Street, Freehold, NJ 07728.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

–Photo courtesy MCSONJ MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct.15. We are proud to have Hispanic Americans represent the work force in law enforcement, corrections and communications.

Sheriff Golden commends their dedication and commitment to public safety which has a positive impact on the agency, and recognizes all for their great efforts during the month and throughout the year.

FHS Deca Featured In #DECAATTPROJECT Year In Review Report

FREEHOLD – Last school year the Freehold High School DECA chapter was chosen as one of only five schools in the nation to participate in the DECA/AT&T College and Career Readiness Project Partnership.

As a result of the selection, a cohort of AT&T volunteers from the Middletown facility met monthly during the 2017-18 school year with Freehold HS junior and senior DECA members. The monthly mentoring sessions covered topics such as career matching and planning, interviewing skills for college and work, career profi les, professionalism (dress, communication, building a network), resume builders, completing the college/ scholarship application, writing a per-

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In a recent report on the joint effort, Freehold business teacher and DECA Advisor Nicole Halpin was quoted speaking about the benefits of the partnership. Former student Leslie Cruz was also highlighted in the report. The #DECAATTPROJECT Year in Review can be viewed here.

Students in the Freehold High School DECA chapter have competed in regional, state, and national competition each year since its reinstatement. Students are challenged by a 100-question test plus role-playing in various scenarios. The school’s chapter has won at all levels of competition including nationally.

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Over the past three years, Dean has hosted annual f undraisers that have yielded almost $80,000 in total for veterans and for his high school’s ROTC Unit.

His most recent event, a carnival held at Bucks Mills in August, raised $26,000 for the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, which purchases service dogs for veterans. Since each service dog costs $15,000 to train, The Association of the United States Army Monmouth Chapter is partnering with Dean to donate the remaining $4,000 needed so two dogs can be purchased. The dogs will go to a local veterans and Dean will have the

opportunity to present each veteran with his or her new service dog.

“William Dean truly embodies the meaning of serving your community. He has showed how one individual can impact the lives of many,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry. “We are proud to have supported his fundraisers the past three years and look forward to seeing all that he can accomplish in the future.”

In his previous endeavors, Dean raised $12,250 for the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memor ial in Holmdel and $21,000 for Extreme Seal Adventures, a Maryland-based nonprofit that helps disabled veterans.

Dean is a senior at Colts Neck High School and a lieutenant in the school’s award-winning ROTC unit. His goal is to attend the U.S. Naval Academy next fall; Dean’s parents both served in the navy.

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

5 Reasons You’ll Want A Weighted Blanket

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Suffering from sleep problems? One strategy that I think is helpful is to use a weighted blanket. These are an easy, completely natural way to improve your mood, lower stress levels, and fall asleep faster.

If you have sleep troubles, or your child has them from a chronic condition such as autism, then a weighted blanket might be useful. Weighted blankets are simply blankets that are specially designed to weigh much more than a typical quilt or comforter.

These blankets range in weight from as few as 4 lb. to well over 30 lb., and most are filled with plastic beads or natural materials like rice or barley.

This extra heft means that the blanket puts pressure on your body when you sleep under it, and this mimics the feeling of close physical contact. In this way, weighted blankets create an atmosphere of physical intimacy and security that can improve your mood and sometimes soothe sensory disorders.

I think these are a great idea if you have akathisia or restless legs syndrome. If you’re still skeptical of the general health benefits these could offer, let me share 5 interesting facts.

1. Using a weighted blanket can lower your stress levels and improve your ability to relax. It’s all from an increase in serotonin, which converts to melatonin, your sleep hormone.

2. Reducing cortisol allows for a better night’s sleep. Studies support a reduction in this stress hormone.

3. The modern world makes many people feel isolated. Wrapping yourself in a weighted blanket when you feel alone can increase oxytocin levels and provide instant calm.

4. Could it help with attention problems?

The gentle tactile feeling of deep touch pressure can work as a relaxer to significantly increase the concentration and performance of children with ADHD. There is also evidence that the extra sensory stimulation from a weighted blanket can help children improve their fine motor skills, especially if they have autism. In fact, these blankets were first invented as a stress aid for autistic children.

5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be challenging to manage, but using a weighted blanket might help to control the symptoms. These heavier blankets boost your serotonin levels, which works to reduce symptoms of OCD, calm the mind and hopefully reduce compulsions.

For these same reasons, the blankets can also improve other emotional issues or cognitive problems connected to low serotonin levels, including aggression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. At our deepest core, we all want to be cuddled, right? It’s kind of like that!

There are some people that should not use a weighted blanket. Choosing the best weighted blanket for you is critical. It’s based on many factors. I’ve written a longer version of this article and if you’d like it just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email you.

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FREEHOLD – Center Players Dessert Theater is pleased to announce its upcoming 2018-19 season of both well and lesser known works to be performed from October through August at Center Playhouse, 35 South St, in downtown Freehold, NJ. Kicking off the season will be a production of Italian Funerals and Other Festive Occasions, written by John Miranda. Faced with the loss of his mother to dementia, a man clings to memories to postpone present family issues. He views his life as though it is a great opera. This dramatic comedy, which takes place from the late 1930s to the 1980s, will find answers to the present in the past. Directed by Ray Parnese, it will run October 12–November 4.

Next will be “The Emperor’s New Duds,” an adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s the “Emperor’s New Clothes.” This charming modern musical adaption of the classic fairy tale is set in the land of Felicity, which is blessed by people from all over the globe. Everyone is happy except for their Emperor, who can’t seem to get enough jewels and expensive attire. The play is appropriate for families and children over five years old. This adaptation was written by Center Players’ Artistic Director Bernice Garfield-Szita, who will also direct the production, which will run December 8-16.

Butterflies are Free by Leonard Gershe will run February 8–March 3, 2019 and will be directed by Anthony Marinelli. Loosely based on the life of attorney Harold Krents, the plot revolves around a blind man living in downtown Manhattan whose controlling mother disapproves of his relationship with a free-spirited hippie. The title was inspired by a passage in Charles Dickens’ Bleak House: “I only ask to be free. The butterflies are free.

Mankind will surely not deny to Harold Skimpole what it concedes to the butterflies.”

Next will be a weekend black box production of the controversial Shakespeare’s Lost Masterpiece

by Larry Americ Allen, running April 5-7, 2019.

Darrell Willis Sr. directs this play that explores the relationship between a homeless man and a lost work by William Shakespeare. When the

never-before-published work falls into the hands of the homeless man in San Francisco, the result is twists and turns, ruthless integrity, and a seductive tragic-comedy climaxing into a heavenly-hellish ending.

Dial M for Murder, written by Frederick Knott and directed by Dave McGrath, will run May 17-June 16, 2019. A retired tennis pro plots the murder of his wife, but when she turns the tables on her attempted assailant, she is convicted of murder. Can the police detective who brought her to trial now decipher the clues that will save her life? The play that inspired Hitchcock’s suspense classic weaves an ever-tightening web of danger and deception.

Rounding out the season will be Josefina López’s Real Women Have Curves, running July 26-Aug. 18, 2019. Directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita, the play is set in a tiny sewing factory in East Los Angeles in 1987 and explores the issues of gender politics and the Latina immigrant experience. The story is told from the point of view of Ana, the youngest employee at the factory. Ambitious and bright, Ana yearns to go to college, but cannot afford it.

“We are pleased to offer another well-rounded season of award-winning plays, featuring outstanding local actors and directors,” noted Center Players President Sheldon Fallon. “And we look forward to supplementing the season with play readings, acting classes and other special events.”

Most performances run Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets for most productions are priced at $25-27 and are available online at centerplayers.org or by calling 732-462-9093. Season ticket subscriptions are also available by calling the box office by Dec. 16.

Celebrating its 18th season at Center Playhouse, Center Players is a respected, award-winning organization, presenting high quality, engaging productions featuring local talent in downtown Freehold. In addition to their signature plays, the group also sponsors free play reading events and offers dinner and theater packages with several local restaurants.

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Howell Recognizes Fire Prevention Week

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At the Sept. 25 council meeting, Mayor Theresa Berger and the Township Council presented Chief Lewis and the Howell Fire Bureau with a procla-

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“Ulysses S. Grant” To Speak At Archives And History Day

By Jennifer Peacock MANALAPAN – For more than 50 years, reenactor Richard Hill has brought American Civil War era figures to life. He’ll do so again as President Ulysses S. Grant at the Monmouth County Clerk’s 23rd Annual Archives and History Day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct. 13 at the Monmouth County Library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive.

Hill, as Grant, will reminisce about his days in Long Branch. The president had a 28-room summer cottage, where he spent his summers between 1870 and 1884. That cottage is featured in this year’s Archives Day exhibit and catalog, “Historic Buildings in Monmouth County: Stories and

Styles.”

“Richard Hill is a remarkable actor and personifies our famous general and United States President,” Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon said. “We are delighted that he will join us on Oct. 13.”

“Archives Day is designed for the public to connect with archivists, historians, and other preservationists,” Monmouth County Archivist Gary D. Saretzky said. “This event provides the opportunity to learn about the history of Monmouth County and to hear fascinating stories from the people who have studied it.”

For more information about the event, visit MonmouthCountyClerk.com/Archives.

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Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9.00/hr.

Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (44)

Looking For Female Roommate - 55 yr old/over to share 2 bedroom unit in Holiday City Community. $800/month includes Cable/Internet and all utilities. Avail. Oct. 1. Please leave message 732-600-3377.

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Mobile For Sale Mobile Home For Sale - In mobile home park. 55 Manchester, NJ. 1974 Skyline 12x60. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, AC, front kitchen, family park. Call Constance Magill 732-657-6166. (43)

Yard Sale Large 2 Family Yard Sale - Saturday and Sunday October 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 314 Union Ave., Lakehurst. Rain or shine.

(43) Homestead Run Community Yard Sale - Saturday, 10/13 (rain date 10/14). From 8 am to 4 pm – participating homes will have a balloon at their home. ½ mile west of Whitesville Rd on Rte. 70, Toms River. 732370-2300. Something for all!

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Misc.

Harvest Fair - Sat. October 20 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pinelands Reformed Church, 898 Rt 37W, Toms River. Crafts, jewelry, tools, grandma’s attic, home-bake goods, tools and much more.

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Items For Sale

Second Chance Golf Balls For Sale - Titleist ProV-1, $25 a dozen, two dozen minimum, great condition, call 732-920-3944.

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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) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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)

Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com 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) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! $1000 Sign On Bonus for FT 3-11 in Skilled Nursing 3-11 FT CNA(E/O weekend). 3 positions – Skilled Nursing 7-3 CNA FT(E/O Weekend – Skilled Nursing. If possess excellent skills to provide care to dementia resident, come be part pf our NEW INNOVATIVE approach to service our residents with all levels of Dementia. 3-11 PT CHHA3 days week (e/o weekend). 1 Position – Assisted Living 11-7 PT (e/o weekend). Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 shifts in both communities. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (44) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners.

Call Dave 732-657-4421.

(47) Activities Assistant – Help with recreational activities like Bingo, trips, etc. Apply online at magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (44) Part Time 1st Class Machinist - For Lathe & Mill & Light Assembly.

Must have tools. 732-367-3100. (44) Eaglespeed Auto of Bayville - Is looking for an experienced lube tech. Top compensation and training for advancement. Work with master mechanics in long established 5 star shop. No phone calls.

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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)

AutoCAD Operator - Experienced AutoCad Operator needed

by Lakewood Machinery Manufacturer to draw electromechanical parts/schematics P/T. Call 732367-3100 x 107.

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

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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)

Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - and all kinds of minor home repair including, painting, Etc. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800 Tony/ Owner 732-678-7584. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

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(45) Counselor - Masters Degree in psychology. Available for sessions in your home. Set your own appointment time.

Call Patricia 732-600-4406.

(43) The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

(43) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone. Call Andy 848-299-7412.

Free estimates.

(46) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (42)

Services Don’s Painting - Specializing interior. Quality work. Very neat.

Reasonable prices. Special senior discounts. Honest and reliable.

Low winter rates. 732-899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

(45) PLUMBER-BNK Plumbing LLC. Lic.#12929 Jackson,NJ New Construction, Renovations, Water Heaters, Gas Lines, F i x t u r e R e p l a c e m e n t , Wi n terizing 848-373-4784.

(43) Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170.

(40) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227.

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Services

Services

Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (36)

Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657. (38)

Dee’s Cleaning Service And Dog Walking Service - Cleaning homes like your since 1994 senior discounts.

Insured. Call Dee 732 552 6633. (47) 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) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, repairs large and small. 40 years experience. 732-674-3346. (45)

All In 1 General Contracting-Handyman Services - All phases of Interior and Exterior Repair, Improvements, Renovations, Construction for Home or Business.

Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Lighting, Windows/Doors, Kitchens, Baths, Finish Basements, Flooring, Decks, Handicap ramps, Sheds installed/repaired, etc.#1 Contractor for Banks, Real Estate Agency’s, Real Estate Investors, Home Inspection report repairs.

From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Skip the rest, come to the best!

Senior and Veteran Discount. $ave Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured.

License # 13VH06203500. (t/n) Landscape Services - Clean ups, dethatching, mulch & stone beds trimming, planting, & tearouts & more Call with needs 732-678-8681. (19)

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Senior Helper - Mature Polish lady will help with all everyday chores and errands. Very honest and reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726.

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Deadline For Classified Ads: 12pm Monday

H o u s e C l e a n i n g - We e k l y, bi-weekly, monthly. 25 years’ experience. Reasonable rates. Free estimates gladly given. Call Lois at 732-330-4931.

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26 Buf-__: facial sponge brand 29 Title character in a

Beatles “White Album” song 32 Treadmill setting 35 Ill. neighbor 36 Doone of fiction and cookies 37 Green subj.

38 Drained of color 41 Spring 42 __ Peachik: flavored vodka 44 Tic-tac-toe loser 45 Glorifying works 46 Snacks with a New England lighthouse on the package 50 Colour ending 51 Bump-log link 52 Mama bear, in Mexico 53 Newscaster Lindstršm 56 Dip for veggies 60 Fervor 62 Oodles 63 Frugal sort 64 “What’s gotten __ you?”

65 Predecessors of euros 66 Get together in secret?

67 Delight 68 Finish a flight 69 Morning blend Down 1 One usually follows a comma 2 Los Angeles Angels, in sportscasts 3 Traveling convenience 4 Reverberate 5 1998 Alanis Morissette hit 6 Calls before a criminal court 7 Knitting supply 8 Dutch beer named for a river 9 Monaco attraction 10 Benefit 11 Partnered in crime 12 Lennon’s widow 13 Just painted 21 Ancient Aegean region 22 Cry softly

27 Arm bones 28 Book jacket parts 29 “Beauty and the Beast” beauty 30 __ committee 31 Ties with clasps 32 “My Cousin Vinny” star 33 Fill in for 34 Play well with others 39 Advised urgently 40 __ pollution 43 Desktop image 47 Readily available, as a doctor 48 Bright bloom 49 Bunch 53 Basketball move 54 Klutzy 55 Say yes 57 Salve additive 58 Michael who played Worf on “Star Trek: T.N.G.” 59 Spanish parlor 60 Sharp turn 61 Shutterfly order: Abbr.

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Preferred Home Health Care Presents Elderfest Expo: Free Screenings, Pet Contest, Giveaways, and More

By Frances Kirschner Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, with headquarters in Eatontown, is presenting Elderfest, a free expo sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas, that highlights more than 40 vendors, food samplings, and free health and wellness screenings; a Pet Contest with a grand prize of $500 sponsored by Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Toms River; free BINGO with prizes; a $100 gift card giveaway every 30 minutes; and more on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37, Toms River, N.J. The public will have a chance to meet syndicated WOBM-AM radio hosts Joel Markel, the president and CEO of Preferred, and Marianne Levy. The featured guest is

Linda Shields, The Jersey Shore Medium, who will offer medium readings.

Any type of pet—bird, cat, dog, ferret, snake, etc.—is eligible to enter The Pet Contest. The pet can be cute, pretty or even silly, according to the judges’ choice.

A Pet Contest entry card can be picked up any day between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the front desk of Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, 08753. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. at Elderfest and must be present.

For more information about Elderfest or Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886 or visit PreferredCares.com.

Election Day In The 1830s WALL – Join the Historic Village at Allaire for an 1830s Election Day! There will be debates, speeches, a picnic lunch, and a concert! The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 5-12. This event will be on November 4, from 11:30 am.-3 p.m.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCT 13 - OCT 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A little flirtation goes a long way. You might feel like a magnet this week, attracting people who can inspire ideas and support your goals, but someone may not be there for a romantic rendezvous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t get in over your head. You may take on more than you’re capable of doing because you wish to appear cooperative. A partner or spouse may seem harsh or manipulative this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Impress someone by doing rather than talking in the week ahead and you will become someone’s new superhero. Don’t make important investments, rack up credit card bills, or borrow money.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take some decisive steps toward achieving your goals as this week unfolds. Someone harbors a secret passion for you and is just waiting for a green light, but the light is red this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your instincts may betray you in the week to come. Don’t let the little things get to you. A minor suspicion could snowball into something unwieldly if you don’t keep your imagination in check.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Endless bills and endless expenses could put your nerves on edge. It might seem that someone fed laxatives to your bank account by the time this

week is done. Take as few risks as possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There can be only one leader. Conflicts may arise if you try to take charge of a situation or throw your weight around in the upcoming week. It may be wise to maintain a low profile.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is possible that you think that something, or someone, is quite desirable. Your heart is in the right place in the week to come, but someone else’s heart might not be keeping pace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your balance if you walk on the cutting edge.

In the week to come your appreciation of advanced technological techniques could create a bond with others who value your expertise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may need to do your best Joe Friday imitation today with “just the facts, ma’am.” Be sure to have all the figures and details in hand before making presentations to peers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): An infatuation can interfere with your best interests in the week ahead. You may be under pressure to pursue a career objective. Your social life can interfere with your work schedule.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have long range vision when it comes to business and financial security. However, you might let pocket money slip through your fingers. Steer clear of spending sprees this week.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen AddThis Easy Autumn Side DishToYour Repertoire For Everyday Dinners And Special Occasions

By Wolfgang Puck

When I first began cooking in the United States in the mid-1970s, an unassuming little compact head of pale-yellow and cream-colored leaves called Belgian endive mystified my restaurant guests. This vegetable often led them to ask, “What’s this?”

To this day, I still think Belgian endive is misunderstood and underappreciated - but I hope to get you excited about it!

Belgian endive is in its peak season now through springtime, though you can find it year-round. You may have eaten it raw as a salad leaf. It has a beautiful shape and color, along with a refreshingly crisp yet tender texture, and it has a pleasingly mild trace of palate-cleansing bitterness.

You may know Belgian endive best for its use in hors-d’oeuvres, with each separated leaf - about 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) long, its sides curved up to form a perfect channel - becoming the perfect vessel for softened cheese, hummus, egg salad or some other dip or salad.

That kind of presentation, and Belgian endive itself, first became widespread in the U.S. back in the 1980s. So it may surprise you to know that Belgian endive’s origins date back almost a century and a half before that. True to its name, the vegetable does come from Belgium. That’s where, in the 1830s, a farmer stored in his cellar some chicory roots, which were commonly dried and ground as a coffee substitute. After leaving his farm for several months to serve in the military, he returned to find that the roots had sprouted, forming spear-shaped heads that proved to be delightful.

Back in its home country, Belgian endive is destined more often for the stovetop than the hors d’oeuvre tray. Slowly cooking the whole heads in a little liquid - the method known as braising - transforms them. They turn meltingly tender while still retaining a trace of crispness; and their flavor turns mellow, perfectly balanced by a hint of bitterness. I’ve always enjoyed the results, and I love to serve braised endives as a side dish with all kinds of roast, grilled, broiled or sauteed meat, poultry or seafood; or as part of a meal centered on a variety of vegetable, bean and grain dishes.

Look for Belgian endive in any wellstocked supermarket or the local farmers’ market. For the best texture and flavor, choose pale-colored, compact heads. When you’re cooking many heads together, as you will in my recipe for braised Belgian endive, be sure to select ones of similar size, so they’ll all cook in the same amount of time.

And don’t hesitate to buy more than

the dozen heads I call for. After all, you should still feel free to cut up the leaves for your salads - or separate and fill them for hors-d’oeuvres!

BRAISED BELGIAN ENDIVE Serves 6 12 medium-sized heads Belgian endive Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 teaspoons sugar 1 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley Preheat the oven to 500 F (260 C).

Meanwhile, with a small, sharp knife, carefully cut shallow notches about 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep across the stem end of each head of endive, which will help them cook more evenly.

In a shallow, ovenproof saute pan large enough to hold the endives side by side, arrange the endives in a single layer. Pour in enough cold water to cover them halfway.

Season lightly, but evenly, with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle evenly with the sugar and lemon juice. Dot evenly with small pieces of 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter.

Cut a piece of parchment paper to a size just large enough to fit inside the pan. Place the paper on top of the endives. Place a heavy, heatproof plate on top of the parchment paper to weight it down.

Put the pan on the stovetop. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Then, transfer the pan to the oven and cook until the bases of the endives are tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a small, sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes; check every 10 minutes or so to make sure the liquid in the pan has not evaporated. If necessary, carefully remove the pan to add a little boiling water.

When the endives are done, remove the pan from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. If you plan to serve the endives right away, hold the plate in place and carefully drain off the liquid from the pan; if not, store the endives in their cooking liquid in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Before serving, heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat until foamy. Drain off any liquid from the endives, and place them in the pan. Saute, turning the endives occasionally with kitchen tongs, until they are golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a heated platter, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

(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) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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