2018-12-08 - The Howell Times

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Changes To Make Echo Lake More Clean And Accessible

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By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township has made improvements to accessibility and cleanliness at Alfred C. Sauer Park at Echo Lake, recently completing sidewalk and curb work and adding more receptacles.

Echo Lake received a “new A DA (Americans With Disabilities Act) accessible sidewalk between both parking lots and the pavilion,” according to the township’s social media. Four new waste receptacles and a park bench were also added to the area.

According to Director of Community Development Jim Herrman, the township wanted to improve accessibility to link the north and south sides of the lake.

“We installed sidewalk from the northern parking lot down to the bridge and connected to the existing sidewalk that was installed during the bridge reconstruction,” said Herrman. “We then continued the new sidewalk on the southern side of the bridge down to the southern parking lot.”

–Photo courtesy Howell Township An ADA ramp was installed at the The Township made improvements to sidewalks and increased the number of trash cans.

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Howell Making Moves To Address Affordable Housing

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township C o u n c i l r e c e n t l y p a s s e d f i ve resolutions that could allow for the township to begin fulfilling its affordable housing obligation.

At the Nov. 20 meeting, the council passed four resolutions which authorize developer’s agreements with Howell Family Apartments, LLC, Ken neth Zaback, Ty r pak Road Group, LLC and FP Howell LLC to constr uct affordable housing units. Township Attorney Joseph Clark confirmed this, and noted that the fifth resolution authorized an amended settlement ag reement with the Fair Share

Housing Center.

“The reason an amended agreement was required is because the original agreement referred to a developer that was no longer in the Tow nsh ip’s plan. For cla rit y’s sake, the new developer’s name was added to the amended set tle me nt ag re e me nt pr ior t o its submission to the Cour t for c o n sid e r a t io n a t t h e Fa i r n e s s Hearing,” said Clark.

In June 2018, the council approved a resolution that would allow for t he negot iat ion of a set tlement ag reement before the Monmouth County Superior (Affordable - See Page 2)

Howell Wrestler “Changes the Statistics” On Suicide, Featured On CNN

–Photo courtesy Reitsma’s Facebook

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – A Howell High School student is “cha ng i ng t he st at istics” with his very own o r g a n i z a t io n t o h el p with issues of bullying and suicide, a project inspired by the memory of a close relative.

Shane Reitsma, a jun ior at H HS, st a r t e d a n i n it iat ive e nt it le d “Change the Statist ics” t hat encou rages (Wrestler - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 students to “look out for one another with constant offerings of conversation, support, and kindness to help anyone struggling with bullying, anxiety, and social isolation,” according to the Freehold Regional High School District.

Reitsma’s project gained so much momentum that he was even featured recently on CNN as a Positive Athlete. CNN’s Positive Athlete program “celebrates student-athletes across America who have accomplished the extraordinary by overcoming difficult circumstances, giving back to their communities, or simply having an infectious positive attitude,” according to their website.

Reitsma is a long-time wrestler who suffered a great emotional loss with the

Affordable:

Continued From Page 1 Court to establish Howell’s fair share affordable housing obligation at 895 units.

Jersey Shore Online reported that the resolution not only set the township’s obligation at 895 affordable housing credits, but it also provided the township time to come up with a compliant affordable housing plan and grants them immunity from builder’s remedy litigation, from builders

suicide of his uncle in 2017.

“He was like a father to me…it’s just the worst feeling, just those constant questions of why, what could I do to help,” stated Reitsma in the CNN feature.

Reitsma’s mother referred to his relationship with his uncle as the “older brother, best friend, father figure” type.

While he understood his uncle struggled with PTSD from his time spent in Iraq, he never thought suicide a possibility.

“There was just no signs at all,” Reitsma told CNN. Although suffering a great personal loss, Reitsma did not let this hinder him from helping others and acknowledging that others might be experiencing something similar.

“Suicide is not something people want to talk about,” said Reitsma, so he is making an effort to alter the stigma on it with his

organization “Change the Statistics.”

This initiative raises money for those who might be suffering from suicidal thoughts but might not have the funds or means to get the help they need. Reitsma’s organization has already sold shirts and hosted a 5K run to bring in money for the cause.

In an interview with CNN, Howell Alliance Coordinator Christina Riddle noted that “Change the Statistics” helps students start a dialogue, the first step to getting help. “Help is key and if you don’t know it exists, you’re stuck by yourself,” she added.

Since the project began, it has gained support from tons of students who want to be a part of the cause. The Howell Alliance has even donated $1,000 to keep the message alive.

Howell High School’s principal Jeremey

Braverman told The Howell Times that Reitsma is a tough wrestler with a heart of gold who is “a leader on and off the mat.”

“We’re extremely proud of Shane,” said Braverman, noting that he is not only a great athlete, but also a well-rounded student and young man.

“Change the Statistics” has not only garnered a significant following of students, but has also drawn attention from other organizations.

On Nov. 25 Reitsma tweeted: “Great meeting @philip_m_ohara of Hazlet’s Hope Network, two organizations joining forces to save lives! We are looking to put together a wrestling tournament in the offseason season to raise awareness for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Addiction, Recovery, and Prevention it is going to be called FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE.”

who wish to build in the township.

Since that time, the township’s affordable housing obligation has remained the same.

“Our obligation is 895 units. That has not changed. Our plan has not yet been approved by Judge Perri of the Superior Court; we anticipate a Fairness Hearing in December,” said Clark.

The 895 units was calculated from Judge Mary Jacobson of Mercer County’s “fair share methodology,” established earlier this year to “determine the state-wide affordable housing fair share obligation,

and the Region 4 fair share obligation, which includes Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties,” as stated in the June 12 resolution.

An interview with Clark back in June confirmed that the 895 units are about 400 fewer than what the Fair Share Housing Center anticipated for Howell Township.

“Because Howell has been proactive over the years in adding affordable housing units, many of the 895 have either already been built or are part of currently approved projects, which lowers the number of units

remaining to be built,” stated Clark back in June.

These five resolutions authorize agreements with developers; however these projects are not yet set in stone. The township’s plan still awaits approval in Superior Court. Residents can expect a Fairness Hearing sometime in December to approve or deny the plan.

These projects would go towards fulfilling the township’s third round affordable housing obligation period which extends from 1999-2025.

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Recent Tragedies Renew Bus Safety Awareness

By Jennifer Peacock Six times in three days. That’s how many times people, including young children, were hit by a vehicle at a bus stop over a three-day period in late October and early November.

Nov. 1, Tampa, Florida: five children and two adults were struck while waiting for their school bus to arrive. A 47-year-old man was speeding.

Nov. 1, Franklin Township, Pennsylvania: a seven-year-old child waiting for his bus was found dead of an apparent slow-moving hit-and-run accident.

Oct. 31, Louisville, Kentucky: two brothers crossing the street for their bus were hit by a vehicle.

Oct. 31, Tallahassee, Florida: a Kindergartner was injured crossing to board a bus.

A 19-year-old driver was charged.

Oct. 31, near Tupelo, Mississippi: a nineyear-old boy was struck and killed as he crossed the street to board his school bus.

A 22-year-old driver was charged.

Oct. 30, Fulton County, Indiana: six-year-

old twin brothers and their nine-year-old sister were struck and killed by a vehicle at their bus stop. Another child, 11, was airlifted to a nearby hospital for his injuries.

That 24-year-old driver was charged with three counts of felony reckless homicide and misdemeanor passing a school bus with the arm extended.

And in each case, there wasn’t one overriding factor, aside from human error (and some of the drivers were younger than 25), that contributed to the crashes: weather, impairment, cell phones.

The latest statistics cover 2006 to 2015.

Nationally, there were 1,313 people killed in school transportation related crashes, an average of 131 a year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those, 301 were school-aged children. One hundred two of those were pedestrians.

According to that same study by NHTSA, more school-age pedestrians were killed between 6-7 a.m., 7-8 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. than any other time of the day. Thirty-four

percent of those killed were ages 8-13.

In New Jersey, bus drivers must use the bus’s flashing red lights when they are dropping off or picking up students, and until those students are safely cleared from the bus and road.

Drivers must stop at least 25 feet from a stopped by with flashing red lights when on a two-lane highway without a physical barrier, regardless if traveling in the same or opposite direction as the bus. Those traveling on a divided highway must stop 25 feet from a bus stopped with flashing red lights when traveling in the same direction.

Vehicles traveling on the opposite side of a stopped bus with flashing red lights on a divided highway can pass at 10 mph or less and must remain at that speed until they completely pass the stopped school bus.

Vehicles must go no faster than 10 mph when passing by a stopped school bus dropping off or picking up students directly at school, day camp or school-related activity, when located on the same side of the highway where the bus is stopped.

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First-time violators can receive a $100 fine and up to 15 days in jail or community service.

Subsequent violations come with a $250 fine or more, and up to 15 days in jail. Five points are added to licenses per offense.

A helpful brochure with the law can be found at nj.gov/education/finance/transportation/ training/BusSafety.pdf And although not all tragedies can be avoided, the National Association for Pupil Transportation has these safety tips for students and families.

• Dress children in bright colors so they are easily seen.

• Make sure everything they need for school is securely in their school bag to avoid dropping anything. If a child drops an item, teach them to leave it. Tell the driver and await instructions.

• Make sure children leave on time to catch the bus.

• Young children should be accompanied to bus stops or walk in groups.

• Use sidewalks if available. If not, do not walk in the street. If that’s unavoidable, walk against traffic as close to the edge of the road as possible.

• Always look left and right when crossing the street. Do the same at driveways, alleyways, etc. Look all ways when leaving the bus.

• Have children wait for their bus at an easy-to-see location. Avoid waiting in a house or car.

• Don’t play in the street.

• Parents, wait on the side of the street where you’re children will be dropped off.

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Continued From Page 1 driveway, and the sidewalk was extended around the entire parking lot. The walkway around the informational signboard and its entrance were expanded to improve slopes and accessibility, he explained.

“Finally, we installed a new park bench, three recycling cans and one garbage can to supplement the existing benches and cans in the park. We thought the cans would be a nice addition as we were seeing the existing garbage cans overf lowing on a routine basis,” Herrman said.

Noticing that a lot of this overf low showed recyclable material, Herrman decided that adding more recycling bins would be beneficial in more ways than one; to help residents “do the right thing” and to reduce the overf low of trash. It was also arranged at DPW will now pick up trash at the park three times per week instead of two.

“Hopefully the combination of the additional receptacles and more frequent pickups will solve the problem,” he added.

The improvement projects were part of the township’s 2017-2018 Curb & Apron program. The total project’s cost was $20,608.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials From The Desk Of The

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone As November comes to a close, it is poignant to remember it as Military Family Month. I would like to again thank all those who have served our country. It is important we remember every day the commitment and sacrifices made by these men and women. We’re the land of the free because of the brave.

November has been a very busy month for me and I would like to share what I have been up to around the County.

I’m excited to announce the Board of Chosen Freeholders

invite all Monmouth County fourth-grade students to participate in an essay contest to help name our very own Monmouth County Recycling Mascot. Letters have been sent to principals throughout the county, asking them to encourage their teachers and students to participate. Our hope is that teachers can incorporate classroom instruction or activities involving recycling to encourage and inspire these students as they brainstorm ideas for the mascot’s name and adventure.

The first-, second- and third-

From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith’s (R-4th) legislation to provide humanitarian relief to genocide victims in Iraq and Syria, and hold ISIS perpetrators accountable - HR 390, the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018 passed the House after over two years in the making.

“When genocide or other atrocity crimes are perpetrated, the United States should direct humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery aid to enable these people to survive - especially when they are minorities whose existence as a people is at-risk,” Smith stated on the House Floor before the vote. “HR 390 would ensure our actions match our words.”

Less than 200,000 Christians remain in Iraq, down from 1.4 million in 2002 and 500,000 in 2013, before ISIS swept through

the region on its genocidal campaign. Many of the remaining Christians in Iraq are displaced, mostly in Erbil in the Kurdistan region, and need assistance to return to their homes and stay in Iraq. After the ISIS invasion, 60,000 Yazidis fled to Europe, and of the 550,000 Yazidis still in Iraq, 280,000 remain displaced and only 20 percent have been able to return to their historic homeland of Sinjar, according to the Yazdi organization Yazda.

Those displaced will also need assistance to return to their homes.

Smith introduced the legislation in 2016 and again in 2017, with lead Democrat cosponsor Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA). “Tens of thousands of religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria were targeted for genocide by ISIS between 2014 and 2017,” Rep. Eshoo said. “As survivors return

Recycling Essay Submissions Requested, County Preps For Winter place winners will be honored at a Freeholder Meeting at the Hall of Records in Freehold.

The winning essays will also be used for future coloring books featuring the mascot.

All essay submissions should be mailed by December 21 to: Recycling Essay Contest, C/O Dept. of Public Information & Tourism, Hall of Records Annex, 1 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728.

The winners will be selected and notified by January 31, 2019.

On another school-related note, I would like to congratulate the Brookdale Community College women’s soccer team on their recent season.

The team recently took the third-place title at the NJCAA Division III women’s soccer national tournament in Rockford, Ill. The team finished the 2018 season with an overall record of 16-2.

Congratulations to the team and coaches on a great season and for proudly representing Monmouth County.

I would also like to take the time to thank everyone who helped me support the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore when I competed in their Dancing With Our Monmouth and Ocean County Stars event. This fun event, which included me breaking out my dancing shoes,

served as a fundraiser for a great cause. Proceeds from this event will benefit the nearly 11,000 Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Lastly, I must thank my dance partner, Mary Neil, and all the help from Ashley Mills, of the Ashley Lauren Foundation.

On a separate note, I would like to mention that our Department of Public Works and Engineering is gearing up for another winter season and potential storms. By preparing now, and over the last few weeks, we are making sure we are ready for whatever comes our way. As always, our main priority is the safety

of our residents and those who travel through the county. As liaison to this department, I personally can say how proud I am to have such an excellent team of dedicated employees who work hard to keep all of us safe during inclement weather.

Also, as the weather turns colder, I would like to remind everyone about our upcoming Mini Made in Monmouth.

The annual event returns from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 2 at Covered Bridge Ballroom, located at 1 Amberly Drive in Manalapan.

This is a great opportunity to come out and holiday shop all while supporting local vendors.

Bill Would Help Groups Targeted By Genocide

to their homes and begin rebuilding their communities, the United States government must make it a priority to help families in need of assistance now, while ensuring the perpetrators of these crimes against humanity are held accountable. H.R. 390 will aid in these efforts and send a powerful message to these communities that we haven’t forgotten them.”

Among other key provisions, H.R. 390 authorizes and directs the Administration to: Fund entities, including faith-based ones, that are providing humanitarian, stabilization, and recovery aid on-the-ground to genocide survivors from religious and ethnic minorities; Assess and address the humanitarian vulnerabilities, needs, and triggers that might force these survivors to flee; Identify warning signs of deadly violence against religious and ethnic minority communities in Iraq or Syria that have been victims of genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes; Support entities conduct-

ing criminal investigation into ISIS perpetrators of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Iraq – including collecting and preserving evidence that links specific perpetrators to specific atrocity crimes and is usable in a range of courts; and Encourage foreign governments to add identifying information about suspected ISIS perpetrators to their security databases and security screening and to apprehend and prosecute perpetrators.

Smith introduced the legislation following a human rights mission he led to Erbil, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, in December of 2016 at the invitation of Archbishop Bashar Warda of the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil. There the U.S. delegation met with genocide survivors, religious leaders, aid workers from the Archdiocese, and officials from the U.S., other governments and the United Nations, and non-governmental organizations.

Many Christian survivors of the ISIS genocide in Iraq and Syria had repor ted receiving no aid from the

U.S. or the UN, relying completely upon aid from donations of non-governmental organizations like the Knights of Columbus and Aid to the Church in Need. T he Tr u mp Administration has focused on targeted religious and ethnic minorities whose survival is at risk, including Yezidis and Ch r istians, under the leadership of Vice President Pence.

This legislation provides the foundation for future appropriations and clear, detailed authority for the Executive Branch.

H.R. 390 was co-sponsored by members from both parties in the House, and leading faith-based groups and religious and human rights leaders support the bill,

including Nadia Murad, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Yezidi survivor of ISIS slavery, and all four of the former Ambassadors-at-Large for War Crimes Issues, who span Republican and Democrat administrations.

As chairman of the House global human rights subcommittee, Smith has held 10 hearings in whole or in part on the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities in Iraq and Syria.

He has called attention to the atrocities committed by ISIS there, the lack of access that genocide victims there have to vital aid, and what the U.S. could be doing to ensure the safe return home of genocide survivors who wish to remain in their homeland.

C orrection In the Nov. 24 story “County Sets Record Election Results,” the Monmouth and Ocean county results for 2014 candidate Ruben Scolavino were accidentally switched, making it appear that 2018 candidate Joshua Welle performed more poorly than him in Ocean County. We regret the error. The text should read: In 2014, Chris Smith received 36,888 of the votes in Ocean. His challenger, Ruben Scolavino, received 11,816. So, again, Smith received more than 20,000 votes this year than in the most comparable year, 2014. Welle’s vote total, 24,130, was twice that of the Democrat in 2014, and was more in line with the 2016 election.

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Wounded Warriors Remembered In Jackson

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - A bit of rain and some crisp autumn air wasn’t about to dampen the 11th Annual Wounded Warrior parade.

Each year the event salutes disabled veterans as well as veterans in general who assemble at the township’s Justice Complex in Jackson as they prepare for their ride over to the Central Jersey Rif le and Pistol Club on South Stump Tavern Road.

Al Dolce, the chairman of the Wounded Wa r r ior prog ra m at t he Cent ral R if le a nd Pist ol Club spoke about the day’s activities while at the club following the parade. The wounded warriors received a free hunting knife, a barbeque lunch or one of the 150 sandwiches provided by Weg man’s, along with dessert.

Dolce spoke of the need for volunteers to assist the membership of his organization in helping with projects like a veterans fishing trip held each spring.

The Warriors were escorted by township police, members of the community’s volunteer fire companies, and first aid squads, motorcycle clubs as well as resident volunteers.

“Odin” who serves as the Sgt.-AtAr ms of the motorcycle club Leathernecks Nation, said that most of his organization are from Ocean County.

“We have six members here today. It was warmer last year but that’s okay.”

Members of the Fallen Saints and Rol l i ng T hu nde r mot or cycle clubs were also present for the event doing escort duties.

Also present were members of the Marine Corps League including “US

Marine of the year” Anthon DiSiena, a 93-year-old World War II veteran.

“Weather never mat ters. There is no c ompa r ison t o t hose s a c r i f ic e s made by the those who ser ved. We have between 20-25 wounded warrior veterans here today. It is great to see other veterans and police officers who served in the military come out to provide support for this. It is our way of saying thank you to them all,” Mayor Michael Reina said.

Reina noted that those who showed suppor t du r ing the prog ram lef t “a lasting memory for these heroes.”

Sen. Sa m T hompson was present for the event this year and he said he was glad to see the event go forward.

“I served in the Korean War and my family has a military tradition. It is wonderful to see what is happening here today.”

“Mayor Reina put this together when he first came into office and I commend him for that. It is important that we as people show honor for those who paid the ultimate price and those who were injured while in service,” Jackson Councilman Scott Martin said.

Councilman Bar r y Calogero commented that “a rainy day is nothing compared to what the men and women who have served have gone through.

I’m here to support them in the rain and see they get the honor they deserve.”

Those seeking further information about the an nual parade and the Wounded Warrior program in Jackson can contact Mayor Reina’s off ice at 732-928-1200 ext.1211.Those interested can also e-mail Dolce at njgunfun@ gmail.com.

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Honor Micromedia’s Late Alice Swann With Charity Donation

By Kimberly Bosco In honor of the holiday season, the Micromedia family asks that you keep the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund in mind.

Alice Swann, wife of Stewart Swann, President/Publisher of Micromedia Publications, passed away on October 17, 2018 after a four and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Alice was not only loved and cherished by her close family and friends, but also by her Micromedia family, having served as treasurer here for many years.

Alice and Stewart Swann’s daughter Chrissy Morrison are requesting that those who wish to participate in holiday giving this year do so in honor of Alice Swann.

Morrison said: “My mother, Alice Swann has been an integral part of Micromedia Publications for many years. Unfortunately, she lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer last month. As a Registered Nurse, I knew that day was coming, however, it came much sooner than I expected.

“Over the course of her illness, I watched my mother endure treatments that kept her in bed for weeks at a time. I spent countless hours in her home administering IV fluids, and medications just to keep her comfortable. My father, Stew Swann waited on her around the clock, because there were days she just couldn’t get out of bed. I can’t tell you how many times I had to drop everything to rush her to her Oncologist, or the Emergency Room due to the many side effects and issues she encountered during her treatments.

“Despite everything she went through, she did it all with grace. She continued putting her children and grandchildren ahead of herself when she was able. Even on the day of her death, she was asking for treatment, because she didn’t want to leave her kids.

I know in my heart she is in a much better place, and no longer suffering in agonizing pain, but nothing can take away the pain of losing your mother.

“I humbly ask you honor her memory with a donation to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund, so others may not have to suffer the same fate as my mother.”

Donations to the Alice Swann Ovarian Cancer Memorial Fund can be made at facebook.com/ donate/1354107554730127/10218472597581305/.

Monies raised will go to Levine Cancer Institute.

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HOWELL – Howell Township is a Sustainable Jersey certified community--one of only 210 in the state. Howell Township achieved Sustainable Jersey certification at the bronze level. Certified towns are an outstanding group of municipalities that are making important contributions toward the long-term goal of a sustainable New Jersey and world.

To become Sustainable Jersey certified, Howell Township had to complete a balance of the rigorous program’s sustainability actions. In addition, Howell Township created a green team and our application was approved for 22 actions in 9 categories for a total of 220 points.

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Sustainable Jersey is a voluntary program that requires no fee for the certification.

To get involved with Howell Township’s green team and sustainability initiatives, contact Howell Township at 732-938-4500 ext. 2151. To participate in Sustainable Jersey free workshops and events held across the state, visit SustainableJersey. com.

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FREEHOLD – Freehold Township resident dogs and cats can get vaccinated and renew licenses onsite at Michael J. Tighe Park on Jan. 19, 8-11 a.m. Snow date: Jan. 26. For more information, contact the Freehold Township Health Dept. at 732-294-2060. Check the township website for updates or snow cancellations.

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

Donate To Ocean’s Harbor House This Holiday Season NEW JERSEY – Donate to Ocean’s Harbor House during the cold, winter months to help them serve homeless youth in our communities. A list of much needed items can be found at oceansharborhouse.org/ways-tohelp/wish-list/.

Donations can be dropped off at the Emergency Youth Shelter at 2445 Windsor Avenue, Toms River or any of our convenient drop-off locations.

If you are unable to find an item on the Wish List you would like to contribute, please consider a monetary donation to Ocean’s Harbor House.

• For $25 a month, you can feed one young person in the Emergency Youth Shelter • For $30 a month, you can feed one young person in our Supervised Transitional Living Program

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For $50 a month, you can feed 2 young people in our Emergency Youth Shelter • For $60 a month, you can feed 2 young people in our Transitional Living Program for a day • For $100 a month, you can provide utility costs for 3 young people at our Emergency Youth Shelter • For $160 a month, you can house a young person in our Emergency Youth Shelter for a day • For $200 a month, you can house a young person in our Transitional Living Program for a day.

For more information or questions about the Wish List, contact 732-929-0096 ext.

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Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning Thursday, January 17, 2019, once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Training will be held at The Chelsea in Brick. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides

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WALL – Bring your flashlight and dress appropriately for the farm on the shortest day of the year at Allaire Community Farm on Dec. 21, 4-5:30 p.m. Make pinecone feeders and take a walk through the farm to learn about what the animals do and what we can do to help the animals through the winter.

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FREEHOLD – Monmouth County donated more than 100 boxes of care packages to the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, a local organization that provides support to improve the morale and welfare of members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as their families. This effort was spearheaded by Freeholder Deputy Director Lillian G. Burry.

“The support of the residents in Monmouth County is astounding,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Burry. “This drive would not have been as successful without their support.

I am proud to partner with the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund to help brighten the holidays and express our deepest appreciation to the men and women in our armed forces.”

The County-wide drive collected food, drinks, snacks, personal care items and more using collection boxes that were set up at several Monmouth County buildings and schools.

The supplies were then assembled into care packages with handwritten notes of gratitude by students in ROTC programs at MAST and Colts Neck High School, as well as Freeholder Deputy Director Burry and representatives from the State Police and the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund.

“The students Monmouth County schools were the backbone of this donation effort

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County and are a true testament to our educational system,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Burry. “They helped support our efforts at every stage of the project from collecting items to assembling care packages to loading the packages into boxes.”

The boxes were shipped off to troops serving overseas and will be delivered in time to spread holiday joy and gratitude.

“We are so grateful to everyone in Monmouth County who helped keep the memory of my son alive by participating in this drive and making it so successful,” said Marion Zilinski, co-founder of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund. “We would like to thank Freeholder Deputy Director Burry for her leadership and support – we hope this effort inspires other counties all over New Jersey to follow Monmouth County’s lead and run their own donation project. I know my son would be so proud of all that this donation drive accomplished.”

The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund was founded in 2006 to honor the life and memory of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, who was one of four American soldiers killed by a roadside bomb during combat operations in Bayji, Iraq on Nov. 12, 2005. The officer grew up in Middletown.

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

Why Your Thyroid Still Bothers You

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. If there’s one thing I’m sensitive to, it’s an incorrect diagnosis. You probably are too. I bet many of you reading this today have spent lots of money over the years, trying to address all the incorrect diagnoses that well-meaning physicians arbitrarily assigned to you.

Today’s article is about thyroid because it gets misdiagnosed probably 1000 times a day or more! Perhaps you’ve been told you have depression, bipolar, heart disease, anxiety, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic UTIs or Raynaud’s phenomenon. What if I told you all these problems could stem from undiagnosed hypothyroidism. And your labs will show up as normal.

Take “Beth” for example. She told her physician about her sudden irrational fears, and mild anxiety about things that never used to bother her before. It was weird for her to suddenly feel this mentally unsettled, and at times shaky.

Her physician in Connecticut talked to her for 10 minutes then ordered Alprazolam to be taken throughout the day. This medication is in the category of “benzodiazepines,” and it is a popular anti-anxiety and sleep medication. The problem I have with this is two-fold: • Why would any doctor prescribe an addictive drug as the first line agent?

These drugs have the capacity to change your brain in scary ways over time by down-regulating GABA receptors. Why bring the big guns out right away when something more benign could be tried first?

• Why didn’t he test her for Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism, when anxiety is often

one of the first symptoms? Other symptoms include constipation, dry skin, hair loss, brain fog, and feeling constantly cold. Sudden unexplained anxiety, bipolar or odd mood swings could be a tell-tale sign of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is exactly what Beth had. It was uncovered 2 years later.

Missing the diagnosis of hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s could mean that you continue to feel awful. Not getting the right treatment will cause the crumbling of your job, relationships, financial security (conventional medical labs and treatments are not cheap) and while hard to measure, your personal self-esteem.

Doctors shouldn’t shoot in the dark. I am worried you’re getting heavily medicated with mind-bending drugs, like Beth is, instead of getting simple thyroid hormone to replace what’s missing! Did you know that thyroid hormone declines naturally with age, just like our estrogen and testosterone? Your lab results cannot be trusted.

There are many reasons that your thyroid might be bothering you, and your doctor won’t catch it. The number one reason is that thyroid hormone may be locked outside the cell. It has to get inside your cell to help you. Also, conversion rates to activated T3 go down with stress, pregnancy and grief. Would you like to know all of the reasons? If so, I’ll share a free copy of my ebook: “THYROID - 5 Reasons You Don’t Get Well”. I also wrote a food guide for people with Hashimoto’s called “Hashi No No’s.” Just email me at ScriptEssentials@suzycohen.com and specify which ebook(s) you would like.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2018 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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BUSINESS PROFILE I&G FARMS

By Donna Frances Madej During the past months while we were enjoying the showcase of glorious seasonal fruits, vegetables and vegetation presented to us by I&G Farms at their family farm market, behind the scenes activity continued. Twenty-thousand mums, countless number of cornstalks, pumpkins and lots of straw later, the leaves fall and we’ve been anxiously waiting for the intermission to end…

Act three and the wait is over!

If you’re not already a fan of the “growers for all seasons,” now is the time to stop by 150 Whitesville Road, Jackson, for your holiday decorating and floral needs. Thanks to I&G Farms, there’s no need to settle for “typical” wreaths, swags, sprays, or grave blankets. And don’t even think about purchasing your poinsettias at a big box or grocery store and your Christmas tree on a corner or in a parking lot. Often when you buy a poinsettia from somewhere other than a grower, there’s actually no flower left, only colored leaves, due to it not being treated correctly in transit. The flower of the poinsettia is berry like, located in the center of the plant and is called the bract.

I&G’s poinsettias are grown right here in greenhouses beginning in July, are breathtaking and will surpass your expectations. As far as the trees…who knows how long ago they were cut down? Here, beautiful, healthy, fresh cut Frazer Fur Christmas trees.

Irene Johnston refers to the staff that assists her throughout the year and helps create the holiday

Where The Stage Is Set For Holiday Magic merchandise as “the most incredible, gifted designers that you’d ever want to see.” They offer premade and custom made items and lovingly craft their creations in the market, which has magically been transformed into a decorating center. Bins of embellishments and a large variety of ribbon enable you to personalize your choice and help create something very special. Bows are available, pre or handmade, and add the perfect touch to many creations. Theme wreaths are popular and if you have items you’d like to incorporate, including lights, you’re more than welcome to bring them in.

I&G Farms have provided wreaths for area businesses and always deliver upscale, meticulously crafted creations. Ideally, a week is requested for custom orders but the staff has been known to deliver in less time.

“With our custom wreaths, people usually request them large; 24, 36, 48 inches. That’s an inside dimension, so you have to double that,” Irene explains. “Sometimes they want smaller ones to match and we’ll do that too.”

A back room that’s refrigerated, ice, moisture and a cover on them helps Irene preserve the wreaths and keep them looking their finest.

“I usually get them the week before we open because we need time to start making them and decorating them to get them outside for people to buy.

She advises that fresh wreaths be displayed outside, not inside and warns that heat, especially

fireplaces, are a major reason for needles to dry out and fall off.

Spraying them with water will keep them moist and increase their longevity once you bring it home.

Premium fresh balsam greens from Nova Scotia, Canada is used for some wreaths, grave blankets and sprays. Various greens from the farm are cut and incorporated into the designs to add color, giving them a different look. Irene and her staff also make their own picks (used in their creative process) and once again need to take precaution to prevent finger injury.

“They’re sharp, and when you push them through the wreaths you have to tape your fingers up to protect them from getting poked, which hurt,” Irene exclaims. “Once I forgot about it (wrapped fingers) and went to a store to get something and the lady said, “Oh you poor thing!”

Back to the poinsettias! They’re named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first U.S. Minister to Mexico, who brought them back to the U.S., started to cultivate them and turned them into what they are today. At I&G Farms, you’ll find the traditional red, white and pink colored poinsettias but also Novelties, which are unusual hues and combinations; mauve and peach; marbled and speckled. Names include Picasso, reds and pinks with what looks like a marbled effect and Monet, an abstract with different colors. Pot sizes range from 5 to 14 inches, the largest having 30-35 flowers. They come with a really nice decorative pot cover and if desired, can be adorned with branches and greens.

A Christmassy combo of red and white plants is also very popular.

Remember that poinsettias should not be subjected to a temperature below 55 degrees and since they like a dryer condition, should not be overwatered. When a poinsettia gets overwatered it droops, causing people to think that it needs more water.

According to Irene, “I always tell people to pick up the pot and feel the weight. When it’s heavy, don’t water it. When it’s light, water it.”

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I&G Farms will surely enhance your holiday celebration and decor.

Ranging in height from 6-9 feet, Irene considers the Frazer Fur the Cadillac of trees as it holds its needles longer than other types of trees.

She deals with a smaller grower, who cuts trees later, resulting in a fresher tree when they arrive at I&G Farms. After purchasing, if the tree will be put up immediately, an additional cut will be made to the stump so that it will take in water, then wrapped and tied onto your vehicle. If it’s not going up right away, it should be kept in water in a cool place and the stump cut when it’s ready to be put up. Irene assures us that the first time you put the tree up after its cut; it will drink a large amount of water. It’s crucial that its receptacle be checked daily and water be replenished as needed.

Contact I&G Farms at 732-3640308, or iandgfarmsjackson@gmail. com and like them on Facebook; IGFarms. I&G Farms will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Christmas Eve. At the close of business and as the lights dim, a stillness and quietness will envelop I&G Farms until spring.

Although I&G will not “officially” reopen until then, Irene says that they’re “always here, growing all the spring flowers, always checking the phones if people need to call for anything, advice about a plant or what to do. I’ll always be there.”

Undoubtedly getting ready to return on cue for I&G Farms next major production and endless encores…Bravo Irene and staff.

Bravo!

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By Joel Markel

Dear Joel Hot Or Cold?

Dear Joel, I like the bedroom nice and toasty but it seems like I married Frosty the Snowman. The minute I fall asleep he turns off the heat and I wake up with my teeth chattering. I’m sure there must be other winter/ summer couples out there, any good solutions?

Answer Well the original answer would have been to move to a different bedroom until the ice melts, but thanks to today’s technology, there are a few more options. Try getting a smart thermostat installed and set the heat on a timer. This way he can have it cold from midnight until an hour before you get up. Then you can add an electric blanket for the

middle of the night. If that doesn’t work, try a temperature compromise. You go down five degrees and he moves up five degrees. You can add the electric blanket and he can sleep with just a sheet with a fan nearby for when he overheats. Disagreements like these seem like little things, but they can get both parties to the boiling point quickly so try to keep a cool head and a warm heart.

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FREEHOLD – Current 8th-grade students who are interested in participating in the Freehold Township High School International Baccalaureate Program are invited to submit the interest form by Dec. 21.

This applies to students whose home school is FTHS as well as students whose home school is Colts Neck High School,

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Drive & Drop Holiday Toy Drive

MANALAPAN – The 3rd annual Drive & Drop Holiday Toy Drive will be hosted by the Manalapan PBA on Dec. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Manalapan Township Municipal Parking Lot. Simply drive up and drop off your donation to a member. Please donate

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Recreational Marijuana Legalization Takes Step Forward

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – A bill that would legalize recreational marijuana use for adults passed the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today and will now be voted on by the full Senate.

The bill, S-2703, would legalize adults 21 and older to use limited amounts of the drug, and would also expunge some past convictions. The bill was approved 7- 4, with two abstentions, according to a press release from the state Democrats. Gov. Phil Murphy had made legalization a campaign promise, and Senate President Steve Sweeney had co-sponsored the bill. The t wo Democrats had disagreed on the details of how legalization would work.

“Mar ijuana is al ready bei ng sold and used but it is the dealers who are r unning the dr ug trade and they are

selling marijuana that is sometimes laced with other products,” Sweeney said in a press release. “We developed a plan that will put in place rules and reg ulations that allow for adult use cannabis in a responsible way. As a regulated product, legal marijuana will be safe and controlled.”

The bill is expected to be voted upon by the full Senate on Dec. 17.

Details of the Bill Under the bill, if it is enacted as is, the following details will be made into law: • It will be legal for adults 21 and older to have up to one ounce of marijuana, up to 16 ounces of it inf used in solid for m, up to 72 ou nces in liquid for m, or up to seven grams of concentrate.

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There would be a 12 percent excise tax on cannabis products, with an additional 2 percent tax on products going to the local town.

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(51) 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.

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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!

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(52) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring - CNA’S, CHHA’S, LPN’S. Weekly pay. Numerous cases throughout Ocean Count y. M a k e y o u r o w n s c h e d u l e FT/PT. 732-288-1600.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Today’s world is filled with scams. It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone.

A new assault on victims is in the form of Lottery and Sweepstake scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or prizes. The scammers may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate?

Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fees, delivery fees, legal fees or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red flag!

The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail. Once you give them cash they are likely to ask for more and more. One trick the scammers use to

entice victims to send Michael J. Deem more money is to claim that there is a larger jackpot at stake or that there was some error or problem that can only be solved with more money. The scammers may even threaten violence.

Never give these strangers your personal information. Don’t give them your banking information or credit card information. The scammers will use this information to make unauthorized charges to your credit card or access your bank account. The scammers can also sell your private information to other scammers. Some victims are asked to deposit fake checks and if that check bounces the victim will be responsible for the bounced check fee.

If you have fallen victim to a scam you may be able to stop the damage. Report the matter to your financial institution, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Local Police, the State Attorney General, The Federal Trade Commission and the US Postal Inspection Service.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 8 - dec 14

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tame your temper. It isn’t always how you act but how you react that counts. Your reflexes are sharp, and you can make executive decisions on the fly, but some people may find this abrasive in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When you are challenged by important subjects you will be more successful if you perform an in-depth study. In the week ahead, your passion to reach major goals can co-exist with the daily grind of minor chores.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This isn’t the best week to add new irons to the fire. You may find it difficult to say “no,” but it is in your best interests to wait for better timing. A competitor may share information that improves a tense situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Watch your pennies like a hawk in the week ahead. You could make financial decisions without forethought or regret an expenditure. You may receive a helping hand at the workplace from an unexpected source.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Workaholics might seem glamorous to your eyes as this week unfolds.

Someone may appear to be a sterling example, but you must be careful to avoid emulating bad habits.

Steer clear of disputes and demanding people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Something from the past might block the way and frustrate your desires in the upcoming week. You can get stuck between a rock and a hard place if you initiate an important endeavor or argue with someone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Point out the pos-

itive. A vague feeling of unrest or concern could waste both time and energy in the week to come.

Clear the air with a loved one a soon as possible so that a minor skirmish doesn’t turn into a cold war.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): All things eventually change for the better. Console yourself if it seems that there is too much tension in your life during the week ahead. Have faith that the fog will clear and avoid making major life decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Try reading past the first paragraph. In an effort to deal with irritating situations quickly you might skim over the most crucial issue. In the week to come be on your best behavior and avoid controversies and conflicts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remain open to suggestions. In the week ahead, you may ignore new ideas or suffer from a tendency to rely on rigid thinking. A minor alteration in your daily work routines might solve numerous nagging problems.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Rainy day funds can be swept away during a flood. In the week ahead be cautious about financial outlays and keep a sharp eye on your bank balance. You may have a great idea but should wait to execute it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have plenty of energy, but a lack of imagination can hold you back from realizing your dreams. You may not be able to clearly outline a new idea that is beginning to emerge. Steer clear of disputes this week.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen You Say Potato, I Say Yum! This Hanukkah Recipe Takes The Cake

By Wolfgang Puck

Hanukkah has one particular distinguishing characteristic to its traditional celebration foods: They are cooked in oil. That pays homage to the one-day supply of oil that miraculously kept the sacred lamp burning for eight days after Jewish patriots recaptured the temple in Jerusalem back in the 2nd century B.C. This traditional cooking method is a lovely symbolic way to help share that story with children and adults alike, through two foods served most widely at Hanukkah parties: potato pancakes and jelly-filled donuts. I’ve certainly eaten my share of both.

I’m especially fond of potato pancakes. But, as anyone who has prepared them will tell you, a particular drawback comes with cooking them at home. The best ones are usually pan-fried in shallow oil. And, after you’ve made enough for everyone, your entire kitchen and dining area are likely to smell of oil; plus, your stovetop and surrounding areas may be covered with a fine, slick film. Because the aroma and the residue can linger for days, many cooks instead buy already-made pancakes from the deli or frozen ones that they crisp up in the oven.

So let me suggest a delicious alternative that comes, in fact, from country kitchens in France and other European countries: Make crispy, oven-baked potato pancakes called galettes de pomme de terre in French.

My galettes recipe begins by shredding baking potatoes and squeezing out all their excess moisture to help them cook up as crisp as possible, the same way traditional Jewish cooks do. But that’s where the similarity ends. The cakes are then shaped to the full diameter of a skillet in which they’re briefly browned with a little butter or oil; then, they’re transferred to a baking sheet to finish cooking in the oven, coming out golden brown and crispy as can be.

The following recipe yields four good servings (with each person getting half of a large pancake).

But the recipe doubles or triples with only a little extra work; and, once you’ve partially cooked them on the stovetop, you can hold them for up to an hour before completing the baking in the oven.

In my recipe, I also offer two ways to serve the pancakes. Grownups may prefer my savory topping of smoked salmon with a shallot-dill sour cream. Both younger and older guests alike will enjoy the more traditional combination of applesauce and plain sour cream. Either way, please consider this recipe to be a Hanukkah present that goes on giving, as the savory version goes especially well with the Champagne or other sparkling wine you’ll be opening in a matter of weeks to serve on New Year’s Eve! CRISPY POTATO GALETTES TWO WAYS Serves 4 For the potato galettes: 3 baking potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) total weight, peeled 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of it melted in advance; or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper For the shallot-dill sour cream and smoked salmon (savory topping): 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream 1 small shallot, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon or other good-quality smoked fish Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Freshly squeezed lemon juice, for brushing Finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish For the applesauce and sour cream (sweet topping): 2 cups (500 mL) good-quality applesauce Ground cinnamon 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C).

For the potato galettes, use the large holes on a box grater to coarsely shred the potatoes. Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel, roll up the towel around the potatoes, and, over the sink, carefully squeeze and twist the towel to extract as much liquid as possible from the potatoes.

Transfer the potato shreds to a mixing bowl.

Drizzle with the 2 tablespoons melted butter, or 2 tablespoons of the oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.

In a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter (or heat the same amount of oil). Add half of the potatoes, and pat them into an even disk about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side, carefully turning the cake over with a wide spatula. Then, slide the potato galette onto a baking sheet, leaving room for another.

Repeat the process with the remaining butter or oil and remaining potatoes, transferring the second cake to the baking sheet. Transfer the galettes to the preheated oven, and bake until they are deep golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes longer.

Then, transfer them to 1 or 2 serving platters and leave at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the topping of your choice.

If you’d like a savory topping, make the shallot-dill sour cream: Combine the sour cream, shallot, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir well with a wire whisk, seasoning the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

At serving time, cut the galettes in half, transfer to serving plates, and spread the sour cream mixture over them. Top with the smoked salmon or other smoked fish of your choice. Lightly brush the salmon with olive oil and lemon juice. Garnish with chives.

If you’d like a sweeter topping, transfer the applesauce to a serving bowl and lightly dust it with cinnamon. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the sour cream with a wire whisk; then, transfer it to a serving bowl. At serving time, cut the galettes in half and transfer to serving plates. Pass the applesauce and sour cream for guests to help themselves.

(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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