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Inside The Law

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At the March 20 Board of Education meeting many students and athletes of the dist r ict were recognized for outstanding achievements.

Howell Middle School Nor t h st ud e nt Ke ch av Na i r was recognized for placing first in the st ate in the El ks Essay Contest. The Board also honored the winners of Optimist Club Oratorical and Essay Contests.

Member Eliana Mandelberg presented her winning essay about “the fine line bet ween opt i m ism

Did Recreational Marijuana Hurt Other Marijuana Bills?

–Photos courtesy Howell Township Schools Top left: The Board swore in Student Board of Education Day Members on March 20.

Right: Kechav Nair was recognized for placing 1st in the state in the Elks Essay Contest. Bottom: Middle School North’s wrestling team was honored for becoming Wrestling Division Champions

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By Chris Lundy TR ENTON – The vote for recreational, or “adult use” marijuana has taken center stage but the medicinal marijuana movement and expungement of records might have been hamstrung by it.

A vote was planned for a package of bills that would legalize adult use marijuana, expunge records of people charged with possession of up to 5 pounds, and expand medicinal marijuana use.

However, when Democrat leaders were trying

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Howell To Purchase Open Space

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Howell Township has plans to purchase open space, adding on to Deerwood Park which is located off of Allenwood Lakewood Road in the township.

The Township Council introduced an ordinance at a recent meeting that would authorize the purchase of Block 42, Lot 88 with Open Space funds. The property is approximately 9.5 acres of woods located to the west of Deerwood Park.

Councilman John Bonevich stated

that the parcel has a Category One, Or C-1, stream running along the back end of the property, wetlands along the side, and is certainly buildable. According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Category One waterways provide drinking water and sustain important fish and aquatic resources.

“Council decided to acquire the property feeling it is in a strategic location along a C-1 waterway and it would make for a reasonable (Open Space - See Page 2)

Monmouth County Adopts $449.6 Million Budget

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted the 2019 budget of $449.6 million. Of this total, $305.5 million will be raised by taxation.

According to county officials, the 2019 adopted budget also incorporates a $1.5 million reduction in county department budgets. The 2019 budget is down nearly $44 million from the county’s 2010 budget of $493.4 million.

“The Board has taken a hard line approach to ensu re that each county department is being fiscally responsible. We are currently using a similar amount of fund balance as the revenue that we regenerated during the year and work to ensure future financial stability with all bond rating agencies,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone. “It is important to note that even though department spending has gone down, we have kept the (Budget - See Page 2)

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to find out how much support there was, they came up short on definite “yes” votes. Senate President Steve Sweeney said during a press conference that they decided not to put it up to vote because it would be defeated. So instead they pushed “pause” on it, so they can work to get more support so they know it will pass. He also noted that if it was on the ballot in November, it wouldn’t do well because it’s not a presidential election and not as many people would vote.

However, some people feel that by tying expungement and medical marijuana to the recreational one, it stopped two common

sense bills from progressing.

The family of Jake “The Tank” Honig put out a video plea to lawmakers to separate the medicinal marijuana expansion from the recreational. Jake, 7, passed away last year after five years of dealing with cancer.

“The only medication he was on was medical marijuana,” his father Mike said.

When he was on it, it alleviated all of his symptoms. But the state only allows 2 ounces for someone his age.

“Somehow medical marijuana got all tied in with recreational. And because of that, we’re putting patients in New Jersey behind pleasure seekers. We’re putting our own personal agenda ahead of the terminally ill child. We ask that you untie medical

marijuana from recreational…Everybody can agree, that a patient, especially a child, deserves the medication they need to be comfortable,” he said.

The bill is called the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. Another bill is expungement, which would help people who have minor offenses have a more productive future. Sen. Robert Singer (R-30th) told a group at an affordable housing assembly in Lakewood recently that “too many young lives have been ruined for having a small amount of marijuana.”

Even if the legislature is torn on recreational marijuana, they should still move forward with the expungement of people’s record, he said. Then, revisit recreational

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and reality” at the meeting.

In sports news, the Middle School South eighth grade girls’ basketball team and the Middle School Nor th grade 6/7 boys’ basketball team were r e c og n i z e d a s Mo n m o u t h C o u n t y Champions. Middle School Nor th’s wrestling team was honored for becoming Wrestling Division Champions.

The Board also swore in Student Board of Education Day Members on March 20. These students will “take office” at the April 17 meeting.

quality of services at the level our residents have come to expect.”

Incorporated into the cost of the annual budget are the cost of maintaining 1,000 miles of roads, more than 900 bridges, 16,000 acres of county parks, emergency management services, 911 emergency communications, county law enforcement, elections, deed recording and passport services in the County Clerk’s Office, probates and adoptions through the Surrogate’s office, and much more.

Residents can find a copy of the 2019 adopted budget at visitmonmouth.com.

acquisition to Deerwood Park,” Bonevich stated in a post to his councilman social media page. “We wanted to ensure that this water way is protected by taking steps to acquire the property.”

The acquisition would be purchased using the township’s Open Space Fund, which means there is no added cost to the taxpayer.

The introduction of the ordinance passed unanimously.

“As long as I am on council I will always be in favor of purchasing land along these [C-1] waterways,” Bonevich said.

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marijuana when there’s more consensus.

State Democrats declined to make a specific reply to requests for comment, but at the same press conference that Sweeney spoke at, there were also several other decision makers including Gov. Phil Murphy and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin.

When a reporter asked if the bills could be separated, Murphy said it needed to be a full package. If you just decriminalize it, it’s just in hands of bad guys, if you just expunge records, you still get 600 arrests a week of low-grade marijuana charges.

“I know we’re doing the right thing by legalizing adult use marijuana,” Sweeney said. “Too many people are being arrested.

Too many people are not getting justice.”

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22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable

WAR ETOW N – The 22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable will be held at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown on April 17. This much anticipated and regionally significant educators’ workshop is scheduled from 3-8 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Changing Climate, Changing Watershed”. Workshop topics will focus on the changes in our local weather patterns and the resulting impact this has on the natural resources in our Barnegat Bay watershed. Registration is open to educators and community members interested in learning about Ocean County’s unique habitats, and native flora and fauna. Workshop facilitators represent diverse environmental organizations and agencies.

The Ocean County Soil Conservation District invites you to our 22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable.

Come see what all the excitement is about as area educators and community members explore the important role our watershed plays in connection to the health of our environment. Both educators and nature enthusiasts from all over the county can engage in interactive workshops designed to inspire a new appreciation of our waterways, native woods and marshes, plants, animals, local history, and the watershed. Participating educators will engage in hands-on activities and field experiences to learn how climate change and changing weather patterns impacts human

development and natural ecosystems.

Over one hundred educators and nature enthusiasts are expected to participate in this 22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable to learn, network and bring resources back to their classrooms, students and community. The Roundtable Steering Committee strives to help our local educators and community members to “think globally and act locally.” We believe that an appreciation and understanding of the local environment helps lead to a sense of place and connection for area students and residents.

Roundtable highlights include a light dinner, a free resource table, door prizes, native plant sale, and a special Keynote presentation by Lisa Auermuller, Assistant Director of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve in Tuckerton.

The Steering Committee has put together a variety of programs that offer something for everyone.

The Environmental Educators Roundtable is $25 per person. Visit the OCSCD website atwww.soildistrict.org for a complete description of programs. Registration is on-line; educators and nature enthusiasts should register now to assure a spot in their favorite workshop!

Call the Soil District at 609-971-7002 ext.

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Dr. Marianne Holler, Chief Medical Officer for the VNA Health Group explained, “There are a lot of misconceptions and a lack of understanding about palliative medicine, hospice care and end-of-life care. Our goal in creating this Speaker’s Bureau Program is to provide education to the medical community, patients, families and the general public about these sensitive and often misunderstood topics.”

The free presentations are provided by six palliative physicians with expertise in the fields of hospice and palliative medicine as well as internal medicine, oncology and geriatric medicine. They

tackle difficult subjects and can offer insight and understanding into end-of-life care options. According to the National Conversation Project National Survey, 90% of people say that talking with their loved ones about end-of-life care is important, yet only 27% have done so.

Dr. Holler stated, “With people living longer and the aging population continuing to grow, the need for advanced care services will continue to increase as well.

Through this Speaker’s Bureau Program, we hope to educate physicians, hospitals, nursing facilities and families about the issues that arise and services that are available for patients facing life-limiting and advanced illness.”

For more information about VNA Health Group’s Speaker’s Bureau Program or to book a speaker, please call 732-224-6654 or visit info.vnahg.org/speakers-bureauvna-health-group-advanced-care-services to view a list of topics available.

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

TRENTON - The New Jersey Senate voted to give final legislative approval to Senator Robert Singer’s (R-30) bill that would require pharmacists to instruct their patients on how to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired drugs and needles.

Charlie’s Law, S-3240, would also ensure pharmacists’ patients can access drug deactivation products.

Charlie’s Law is named in memory of Charlie Van Tassel, a beloved son and brother who battled addiction for many years before his passing at the age of

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Chris Smith TRENTON - High school and college students from the Fourth Congressional District who are interested in attending a United States Service Academy are invited to Congressman Chris Smith’s Service Academy Information Night, to be held Thursday, April 18, 2019.

The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Naval Weapons Station Earle, 201 Highway 34 in Colts Neck. Doors open at 5 p.m. Students, as well as parents, counselors and educators, who wish to learn about competing for a nomination to one of the Service Academies, are invited to attend.

Each of these institutions affords young men and young

women military training and a collegiate educational opportunity that is free of financial obligation, provided the student graduates and fulfills his or her service obligation. The academies are: • The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York • The U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland • The U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado • The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York • The U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut. (The U.S.

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate Floor to outline the Trump Administration’s failure to nominate qualified individuals for a number of ambassador

posts and senior State Department positions. The Senator’s speech comes in response to the latest statements the President reportedly made when he met with Senate Republicans, where he tried to shift the blame away from himself for his Administration’s failure

Senate Gives Charlie’s Law Final Legislative Approval

33. Charlie’s family remembers him as a successful athlete and family prankster who loved music and dancing.

“We’ve all heard stories about extra or expired medications in a family medicine cabinet falling into the wrong hands, leading to a drug addiction or even death,” Singer said.

“My legislation, introduced in memory of Charlie, will prevent these all-too-common trage-

dies, by making sure patients have a safe way to dispose of their unwanted prescription medication and needles. Enacting this legislation as soon as possible will prevent opioid abuse and save lives.”

Senator Singer’s bipartisan bill, S-3240, would ensure pharmacists supply instructions to patients regarding proper drug disposal procedures, along with a warning of potential risks if

the medication is not discarded safely.

Additionally, the pharmacists must make available to the patient a Drug Deactivation System product, which neutralizes 98 percent of medication and reduces the chance of drugs infiltrating a landfill or water supply.

Every day, more than 2,000 teenagers misuse a prescription drug for the first time, accord-

ing to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. 70 percent of people who abuse prescription pain medicine obtained the drugs from family or friends.

“No New Jersey family has gone untouched by the horrific opioid crisis plaguing our state,” Singer added. “This legislation will combat drug abuse where it often begins – in the home.

Stopping drug addiction before it starts will save lives.”

U.S. Service Academy Information Night Planned For April 18

Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination. Students may apply directly to the Academy.)

Due to base security restrictions, advance registration is required by April 12. To receive a registration form, please call (732) 780-3035. All attendees over 18 must present a photo ID, and all drivers must present a valid driver’s license, a copy of their auto insurance policy and vehicle registration.

With the exception of the Coast Guard Academy, which does not require a Congressional nomination, in order to attend a Service Academy students need both a nomination to the academy as well as acceptance into the academy. Members of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, the Vice President and the President

may nominate constituents for acceptance to the academies. Residents of New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District, between ages 17 and 22 (ages 17-25 for the Merchant Marine Academy), who are U.S. citizens and are single with no dependents, can seek a nomination to one or more of the service academies through Congressman Smith’s office.

Interested candidates can start the application process as early as the spring of their junior year in high school.

Nominations are available to those who reside in the District regardless of where they attend high school or college. The Fourth Congressional District encompasses 44 municipalities and includes parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Municipalities in the Fourth District include:

Mercer County: Hamilton and Robbinsville Ocean County: Bay Head, Jackson, Lakewood, Lakehurst, Manchester, Point Pleasant Beach, portions of Point Pleasant Borough and Plumsted Monmouth County: Allentown, Avon-By-The-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Holmdel, Howell, Lake Como, Little Silver, Manalapan, Manasquan, portions of Middletown, Millstone, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Red Bank, Roosevelt, Rumson, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, Upper Freehold and Wall.

The informational seminar is free and open to the public, and

advance registration is required.

It will begin promptly at 6 p.m.; attendees should allow for 30 minutes to pass through security checkpoints at the NWS Earle gate.

Important notice: The following items are prohibited at Naval Weapons Station Earle: mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; flammable liquids; club weapons; animals. All electronic devices are subject to examination for functionality. The U.S. Navy reserves the right to prohibit other items not listed above.

For more information contact Mrs. Jo Schloeder or Mrs. Jill Morales at Congressman Smith’s Freehold Constituent Service Center: (732) 780-3035.

Trump’s Nominees Must Be Vetted, Because He Isn’t Vetting Them

to adequately staff our foreign policy agencies.

“When the Trump Administration repeatedly fails to appropriately vet political nominees, Congress must exercise appropriate oversight,” said Menendez. “The President has nominated and re-nominated individuals with restraining orders for threats of violence; people who made material omissions, sometimes on a repeated basis, in their

nomination materials; people who tweeted and retweeted vile things about Senators and their families; and who have engaged in incidents that should, frankly, mean they never should have been nominated. One nominee attacked my late colleague and good friend, Senator John McCain, claiming that John McCain, an American hero, was rolling ‘out the welcome mat for ISIS on America’s Southern

Border.’ But unfortunately, we know that attacking McCain does not cross any redlines for this President. Another nominee has claimed, with no evidence, that the wife of Senator Cruz is part of a sinister cabal seeking to combine the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States. This nominee called Hillary Clinton a ‘terrorist with amnesia’…You can’t make this stuff up.

“When the White House,

either through negligence or incompetence, sends us un-vetted, unqualified nominees, incapable and often times offensive, my staff and I must exercise due diligence on behalf of the American people.

So, to make this crystal clear, the President can speed up this process. All he has to do is start nominating Americans with appropriate credentials and honorable conduct in their careers,” concluded the Senator.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter State Needs To See Effects Of Aid Cuts Good afternoon State Leaders, I am a very concerned parent and an extremely fearful district employee of Toms River Schools.

T he d rast ic cut s t hat face ou r staff, teachers, and administration is det r i ment al to ou r school district and most importantly to our students who will reap this harsh consequence. Our school district cannot afford such excessive cuts. We have such a large school district with already large classrooms with an average size of 20 to 22 students in each element a r y class a nd over 22 students in each secondary classroom.

I am a mother of three children who all attend Toms River Schools. I am concerned that my child ren are going to get lost in the shuff le with an abundance of students in each class. I have a son who greatly benefits from a smaller classroom size. His focus decreases when there is too much stimulation in the classroom with too many students.

With a larger classroom size of over 30 children, my son is not going to be able to grow as he should and his academic performance will most likely drop. I know many children are in the same position as my son. We need ou r tea cher s so classroom sizes do not increase. This also poses a problem for the teachers. Teaching a larger classroom can get out of control and is more stressful on the teacher. How can a teacher teach 30 -35 st udents?

Some parents can’t take care of 1 child...do we really expect a teacher to take care of 30 -35 students every day for 6 hours? The same goes

for our staff members who aren’t teachers. We all have so much work... who will do it all with all of these cuts? Are you as state leaders going to come to Toms River Schools a nd help ou r administrators with all of the work...maybe you should. Maybe then these cuts wouldn’t take place.

I am also concerned about our children’s extracurricular activities and programs in all of our schools. If you take away our children’s only outlet for staying away from drugs and alcohol, my concern is children are going to get themselves into trouble. We want to keep our children safe, busy, and active and away from drugs and alcohol. If you take extracurricular activities and programs away from our children, this will only cause more problems and issues in the community.

Why should our school d ist r ict be pu n ished?

Cutting staff, teachers, administration, and extracurricular activities and prog rams for ou r ch ild re n is a pu n ishment. Our children were always taught you are only punished when you do something wrong... well what have we done wrong to deserve these devastating cuts?

Our children are our future...our children deserve a good education.

These cuts are only goi ng to ma ke lea r n i ng that much harder for our children.

Please don’t do this to our schools, our community...our futures all depend on it.

Thank you for your time and your consideration.

Please let us be heard.

Sheri Pereira Toms River parent and employee

Letters To The Editor District Terrified Of Job Cuts

Good Afternoon, I am writing this letter letter out of fear...fear the many school districts across New Jersey that are facing drastic and devastating cuts to S2.

1. All schools deserve a fair funding formula.

2. Don’t punish model schools, students, staff and programs.

3. Keep politics out of our classrooms, fund schools fairly.

4. Funding cuts have a face...our children...our future.

5.Districts that are already under adequacy shouldn’t be punished...kindly read this again...Districts that are already under adequacy shouldn’t be punished 6.Please do not punish responsible spending districts.

Kindly read all testimony relating to S2 from the many districts in NJ facing irreparable harm due to S2.

Anita Steimle Toms River resident, graduate, parent, and staff member

Why Do People Love Trump?

The kaleidoscope of corruption, incompetence, immorality, willful ignorance and systematic betrayal of Constitutional norms manifested by this Oval Office increases an obser ver’s

Letters The Editor blood pressure to theTo point belittlement of traditional Greed has trumped all huof brain-explosion!

The occupant of the Oval Office is modeling the United States of America according to the blueprint of Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin.

Think about it. Putin surrounds himself only with oligarchs who have ravaged the wealth of the nation.

Failure to pay homage to Putin - or not paying him the expected gratuities results in banishment from the inner circle of power, seizure of assets, indefinite imprisonment, expulsion from the Motherland and even assassination.

No, we are not yet at the point of assassination-by-presidential-edict.

However, our president’s fascination with and admiration of despots suggest that he envies their power and frequent practice of gratuitous imprisonment, torture and execution. Endowment with the power of life or death might possibly fulfill his darkest desires!

Would easy death-orders finally satisfy the needs of his ego?

Nonetheless, countless s u p p o r t e r s p r ofe s si n g themselves as Christians continue to f lock to his defense - and praise - no matter the harm caused to Constitutional Law. Also sacrificed are the lower classes of citizens; the hope of the displaced and would-be immigrants; the unrestricted poisoning of our water, air and soil; the

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Christian virtues and of morality itself; continual attacks on Free Speech and Free Press; the f lagrant flouting of all legal restraints; the betrayal of longtime allies and friends juxtaposed with the embracement of tyrants eager to destroy all democracies; the brazen f launting of greed, machismo, mendacity and blind belligerence.

Why do so many millions of Christians love and support this president?

Here are a few theories for consideration: 1. Too many citizens idolize their children. This president speaks and acts like a child.

2. Too many find virtuous living boring or difficult.

The president’s bad example frees citizens to skirt most virtues.

3. Too many citizens feed their brains with “bad TV” and even worse social media. Macho violence, nitwit comedy and loveless sex dominate the vast spectrum of our TV channels.

TV-watching in the White House seems perpetual.

4. Too many have devalued intellectual pursuits and generally despise intellectuals, while seemingly preferring mediocrity… except in the case of their own doctors.

5. Too many Bible-readers are no more than that… readers…and not doers of the Biblical or Christian code of ethics they claim as their own. “Love one another” has become “Do unto him before he does unto you.”

6. Too many gratuitously attribute the rising stock market to the president’s taking up residence in the White House, although the recovery began under his predecessor’s tenure. Yet the current president claims all credit, and accepts no blame.

7. Like Judas who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, too many Christians have betrayed Jesus’ alleged ideals by an unquestioning embrace of greed as virtue.

man virtues. Greed is the president’s only “virtue.”

8. Too many hate to read or study or ref lect. They readily identify with the non-reader in the Oval Office.

9. Too many consider politics to be sports entertainment. “No harm to the Republic, whatever the politicians do in DC!” so they think. The Italian people and the German people of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s thought the same.

10. Too many citizens with too much irony believe that Almighty God raised Donald Trump up to seat him at His side! Donald has trumped Jesus as the new messiah!

11. Too many think, speak and act like this president.

They love him and like everything he says and does, whether good or evil.

12. Too many citizens fear and hate the same groups of people the president despises with his malicious cacophony of bigotry and racism.

13. Too many have a false sense of confidence in the viability of the American way of life (see #9).

14. Too many practice gullibility as if a virtue, believing literally every word that issues forth from the Trump tongue, then believing literally his later contradictory statements.

15. Too many citizens accept without challenge all propaganda blaring forth from radical “news outlets.”

16. Too many believe passion to be more important than rationality in politics and in all other human interactions.

17. Too many think that religions do not have to be accountable for the bad deeds they inspire in their adherents, just as much as they expect credit for the good they inspire. These people of religion reject the notion that a great deal of evil is done in (their own) God’s name. “Only other religions (gods) are guilty (Letters - See Page 13)

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–Photo courtesy Howell Township HOWELL – Senior Center members were guests at the Ramtown Elks Lodge #2515 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. They were entertained with live music and enjoyed and a very delicious meal that included Irish soda bread, corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes. The Elks also made enough for the members to take some home for dinner. The members left with very happy bellies! Thank you to the Ramtown Elks Lodge #2515 for providing such an amazing meal and entertainment. They always go above and beyond for our members!

Splendid Spring Stroll At Freneau Woods Park

ABERDEEN – Say “farewell” to the frigid weather as you join a Park Naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through

Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, on April 10 at 3 p.m. Meet in the Activity Center parking area. Admission is free!

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–Photo courtesy Girl Scouts JS MONMOUTH COUNTY – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore hosted its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partners Gala on Friday, March 22, to support opportunities for girls in Monmouth and Ocean Counties to engage in Girl Scout programs and experiences that develop lifelong leadership skills.

Nearly 200 people attended the event at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club i n Fa r m i ngd ale, wh ich r aised over $100,000 that will advance the Girl Scouts’ core mission to empower girls to become women of courage, confidence and character who will make the world a better place.

“We are truly grateful for the community’s support and what it will mean for our girls, eager to build skills to take action for themselves and their com munities,” said Eileen Higgins, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, which serves more than 10,000 girls.

The center piece of the evening was celebrating the achievements of six community leaders, who Higgins described as “outstanding role models who inspire our girls to become the leaders of tomorrow.”

Each of the honorees was introduced

by Girl Scouts who have distinguished themselves by earning one or more of the highest honors in Girl Scouts – the bronze, silver and gold awards.

Honored with the Women of Distinc-

tion honor award were: DiAnne Gove, New Jersey Assemblywoman, 9th Legislative District; Eva J. Smithers, Lakewood, retired business professional and entrepreneur; Patricia Carlesimo, Rumson, executive director of the LADACIN Network; and Bonnie Torcivia, Fair Haven, a founding member of Impact 100 Jersey Coast. Timothy Hearne, Jr., Holmdel, president and CEO of t he Un it e d Way of Mon mout h a nd Ocean Counties was presented the Man Enough to be a Girl Scout award, and Stillwell-Hansen, Inc., based in Edison and its CEO Carol Stillwell, Holmdel, received the Community Partner Award.

“We are honored to acknowledge all of our honorees for their dedication to making our community a better place and for believing in the potential of our girls,” Higgins said.

The evening began with cocktails and bidding for silent auction prizes, followed by the awards program, dinner and live auctions. Guests also enjoyed dancing to the music of Kindred Spirit and experiencing the fun of summer camp by toasting marshmallows and building their own s’mores.

The event was co-chaired by Teri O’Connor, Monmouth County administrator and first vice president of Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore’s Board of Directors, and Tom Hayes, director of Consumer and Community Relations at New Jersey Natural Gas.

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

Colon Cancer Grows Faster With Sugary Drinks

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s more bad news for sugary drinks that contain high fructose corn syrup or HFCS. According to a new animal study, consuming a small amount of this sweetener can speed up the growth of tumors.

The study focused on intestinal (colon) tumors and the amount of high fructose corn syrup was equivalent to the amount found in one can of soda. I’m concerned because I know somewhere out there, children are celebrating their birthdays with lots of candy and beverages that are high in HFCS. The amount of corn syrup found in a can of soda appears to give mice bigger colon tumors. You might be thinking that other factors came into play such as weight, or illness, but the results of this mouse study were actually independent of compounding factors. This finding comes at the same time as another concerning trend is coming to light. That is more and more young adults are being diagnosed with colon or colorectal cancer in their 30’s and dying from it.

High fructose corn syrup is a liquid sweetener, derived from corn that consists of both glucose and fructose in a ratio of 45 to 55. So it’s a blended sugar that contains two different natural sugars, and it is mainly fructose which is a fruit sugar.

The fact that sweet drinks accelerate tumor growth within the colon begs the question about other tumors. Does it drive tumor growth for other cancers, or just colon? And it raises the question about soda,

candy, yogurt and frozen foods which use HFCS as the sweetener of choice.

Does sugar directly feed cancer cells?

Or is it the weight gain associated with HFCS that is really driving the problem?

Is it because these types of sugars are ‘drug muggers’ of your probiotics? You cannot have a healthy immune system to even recognize cells that have gone rogue, if you don’t have a healthy gut microflora.

If you have a sibling or parent who suffered colon (or colorectal cancer), you should take this research seriously as I do. My brother died of colon cancer and so I stay tuned in to research, especially because it’s so easy to choose another beverage over the ones that are suspect when it comes to tumor growth. Maybe it’s not “easy” … as I type that sentence I’m reminded of a conversation I had with one of my sweet friends today. I don’t normally lecture friends, because I love them just they way they are. However, this friend drinks 15 cans of soda a day, every day.

Remember, the HFCS studied was the same amount as that found in one can of soda. Today while we were driving home from lunch, I mentioned this article I was writing, and the new research and I asked her point-blank, if she would consider consuming just 10 cans a day, and replacing 5 cans with fresh water. This was her reply: Water? No. It’s only good for showers, and for flushing your toilet.”

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Hidden in the small print - and of gravest importance to the senior citizens of Ocean County - is his reduction of spending for Medicare and Social Security by a whopping $1.9 trillion. No mention was made of candidate Trump’s pledge not to alter these “entitlements” in any way.

Most of my friends and neighbors here in the retirement communities dismiss the mainstream media because they have been assured, on no authority whatsoever, that it presents fake news.

They get their information (such as it is) exclusively from Fox News. This outlet duly reported and briefly discussed Trump’s 2020 fiscal plans, at one point almost gloating over the proposed work requirements. Only one item was omitted: any mention of slashing funds for Medicare and Social Security.

Devotees of Fox News consequently will be left unaware of the full nature of Trump’s plans for their physical and financial health, nor will they ever understand that only a Democratic House of Representatives can prevent the actual realization of these intentions.

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for adults and children under 12 are $3.

The breakfast will feature pancakes, sausage, and beverages. Come out to support Boy Scout Troop #515 and engage with the local community!

Red Bank Street Fair & Craft Show

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Oak Tree Is Official Monmouth County Tree

By Kimberly Bosco FREEHOLD – The official tree of Monmouth County has been decided: the oak tree.

Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone announced the official tree at the 2019 Shade Tree Spring Forum hosted by the Department of Public Works and Engineering’s Division of Shade Tree.

“When one enters Monmouth County, a resident or visitor should recognize that they are here by seeing a certain tree on county roads,” said Freeholder Director Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works and Engineering.

“We have been working hard to decide what tree best fits our County and we are happy to announce that we will be the ‘County of Oak.’” The oak tree is diverse; it can thrive in many different regions of Monmouth County, based on the environmental qualities of these regions.

The Division of Shade Tree made the final recommendation after an analysis

of tree data from Monmouth County.

The Division of Shade Tree is responsible for maintaining the t rees along 400 miles of county roadways, in Brookdale Community College and in the Park System. Shade Tree performs routine trimming, hazardous tree removals, insect and disease control, tree replacement and capital planting projects. Shade Tree is also responsible for maintaining plant material at 43 County facilities as well as the David C. Shaw Arboretum.

Shade Tree’s goal is to maintain a healthy tree environment throughout the county.

“Every project that requires tree replacement will involve a type of oak based on the region,” said Freeholder Di rector A r none. “T he Shade Tree Commission is so vital to the beautification and safety of our roads.”

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MRHS Students Shine at FBLA State Leadership Conference

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MoMax Gives Back To Law Enforcement

–Photo Howell Police HOWELL – Maxwell Landfrank created a company called MoMax that makes and sells products in support of law enforcement. He dropped off a few of his products to the police department recently and met a few of our officers. Part of the proceeds made from each product is donated to families of fallen law enforcement officers.

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Center Players Presents East Coast Premiere of Shakespeare’s Lost Masterpiece FREEHOLD – Center Players Dessert Theater will present the East Coast premiere of Shakespeare’s Lost Masterpiece at Center Playhouse, 35 South St, in downtown Freehold, NJ f rom April 5-14, 2019.

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Tickets for are priced at $25-27 and are available online at centerplayers.org or by calling 732-462-9093. Tickets for the special April 6th performance and reception will be $35.

Following this production, Center Players will present Dial M for Murder, written by Frederick K nott and directed by Dave McGrath, r unning May 17 - June 16. Rounding out the season will be Josefina López’s Real Women Have Curves, directed by Bernice Garfield-Szita, with performances July 26 - August 18.

Celebrating its 18th season at Center Playhou se, Ce nt e r Playe r s is a re spected, award-winning organization, p r e s e nt i ng h ig h q u a l it y, e ng a g i ng productions featuring local talent in dow ntow n Freehold. I n addit ion 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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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Rental or Purchase 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. Call 732-370-2300.

(17) For Sale 55+ - $215,999. Heritage Point Barnegat. 2BR, 2Bth, garage.

49 Pierhead Dr. Open house Sundays 1-3. Zillow me 908-783-9782. (16)

For Rent Room For Rent, Brick, Herbertsville - Quiet house, shared bath, Wi-fi, unfurnished. $660 Call Bob 732-278-8976.

(18) Seaside Park - Yearly Lease, Beautiful Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Apartment with Spectacular Sunrises from Private Deck, SUPER Clean and Quiet $1900. 908-278-5491.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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)

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St. Monica Church Community Yard Sale - being held April 27, at Switlik School, W. Veterans Hwy. Jackson, 8am - 2pm. Rain date April 28. Spaces still available.

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Moving Sale Moving Sale - 24 Greenville Court Toms River. April 6&7, 10-4.

Everything must go. house full of furniture, tools, household items, beach decor, and more. cash and carry. (16)

Estate Sale Estate Sale Stamps - Must liquidate collection for quick distribution. Many varities including duck stamps. Dealers need not inquire. Please call 325338-8439, Toms River area.

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Items For Sale Avon Sale - Make up and eye liner, lipstick, eyeshadow, etc. Call brochure 732-773-5078.

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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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

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(15) 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.

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(17) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Help Wanted 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) Hair Stylist - Experienced/reliable.

Busy salon in Manchester. Please call 862-324-5914 for interview.

(16) 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 Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (15) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

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(19) Teacher /Teacher Assistants Busy Child Care Center has the following positions available: Infant Caregiver (FT/PT). Toddler Teacher (FT/PT). Pre-K Teacher (FT).

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–Photo courtesy Monmouth County MANALAPAN – Recently a select group of students in the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Magnet Program at Manalapan High School visited the Monmouth County STARS Facility in Freehold. This building was converted from a juvenile detention facility to a tactical training facility where local police and state police train in active shooting drills in school and apartment environments.

The students who attended were invited to engage in crisis situations using the 360 virtual simulator, as well as respond to emergencies using a driving simulator.

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HOWELL – Learn more about Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey at the Howell Library, April 10, 7 p.m.

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is a non-profit, interfaith organization which provides supportive services to seniors, veterans, the elderly disabled, individuals with dementia, and caregivers of loved ones with chronic illness, enabling them to live independently and with dignity in

their own homes.

Learn about CVCJ services: round-trip medical transportation, grocery shopping, friendly visits and phone calls, in-home therapy dog visits, an Alzheimer’s respite care program and more. Learn about CVCJ volunteer opportunities. Hours are flexible and based on your availability. Get involved with one of the largest non-profit volunteer organizations in our area.

The Howell Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Freeholders Mark Vietnam War Veterans Day

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders marked Vietnam War Veterans Day by thanking those who have served, continue to serve and reminding Monmouth County veterans of the services the County offers to them and their families.

Established in 2007, Vietnam War Veterans Day was created as a way to honor American Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice. President Donald Tr ump signed into law the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, which designated March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. “Today we honor the nine million American Vietnam War Veterans for their service to this great country and those who continue to serve through the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) organization,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone on March 29. “There are more than 81,000 members of the VVA who have dedicated themselves to helping other veterans, their communities and active military.”

VVA offers veterans claims assistance, financial advising, job placement, outreach programs, government relations, donation collection and access to informative publications.

“It is impor t ant to recog nize ou r veterans, who have sacrificed so much

and performed self less acts of courage through their service. The Monmouth C o u n t y Ve t e r a n s S e r v i c e s O f f i c e strives to assist past, present and future veterans,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Veterans Services Office and Chairperson of the Veterans Subcommittee of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority. “Veterans and their families can find out more about their entitled benefits through the Veterans Services Office locations in Freehold and Fort Monmouth.”

The Veterans Services Office provides a variety of services to help veterans and their dependents obtain assistance i n ap ply i ng for se r v ic e - c on ne c t e d compensation and benefits and other earned entitlements through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Veterans Services office can help veterans to complete paperwork, obtain medical access and secure transportation to and from medical appointments.

In addition, veterans will receive assistance connecting to a host of services such as therapy for PTSD, substance abuse disorders, employment counseling and vocational training.

For more information call the Monmouth County Veterans Service Office at 732-683-8675.

Delicious Orchards Tractor Pull To Help Children With Cancer COLTS NECK – The Inaugural Delicious Orchards Tractor Pull to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fun-f illed event at Delicious Orchards, located at 320 Route 34 in Colts Neck, NJ, will assist the Foundation in its mission to provide Hope and Help for Children with Cancer who reside in New Jersey.

Community support of this event will enable the Foundation to help hundreds of children who are battling cancer with assistance they and their families desperately need. “ T he Del iciou s O rch a rd s fa m i ly couldn’t be more excited to par tner with The Ashley Lauren Foundation for our first ever tractor pull, where people pull a tractor! We know it will be a fun day for everyone and all for a good cause,” said Mike McDonald, Co-Owner and Vice-President of Delicious Orchards.

There will be 15 teams of 10 people

each competing. Yes, people will be pulling the tractor with a rope! Each team, collectively, must raise a minimum of $1,000 to compete the day of the event. Each par ticipant must be 18 years of age or older and in good physical health. There will be prizes for the ‘Fastest Pull’ and ‘Most Money Raised’. Spectators are free and there will also be family friendly activities and games at the event. In addition, 94.3 The Point’s Lou Russo of the ‘Lou and Liz In The Morning’ Show will emcee the contest.

“The Ashley Lauren Foundation is so excited to partner with Delicious Orchards on this unique inaugural event. We are honored that the McDonald Family chose us to be the beneficiary,” stated Monica Vermeulen, Founder/CEO of The Ashley Lauren Foundation.

To reg ist e r a t e a m , t o b e come a sponsor or to donate, go to ashleylaurenfoundation.org or call The Ashley Lauren Foundation office at 732-4141625 for more information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 6 - apR 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): True friends show their true colors. When facing a crisis, you’ll find that you have plenty of support at your side.

Avoid becoming too emotionally involved with an issue as an objective approach works best.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Keep your attention focused on one objective at a time and ignore distractions. Devote all your free time this week to doing what you love most.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Warm spring air thaws the heart. You may find a renewed vigor toward romantic pursuits that creates a restless itch that needs to be scratched. Take a loved one along for an exciting adventure in the coming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get going while the going is good. An abundance of energy and a meticulous nature makes this the ideal week to cross items off your to-do list. Your greatest satisfaction comes from your accomplishments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Don’t hold back when it comes to showing off your skills. You could end up impressing those who can make things happen for you. The quality of your opponent sweetens the victory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t jump to conclusions. Reserve making a final judgment until all the facts become available or you risk making a serious mistake. Err on the side of caution and don’t be pressured into making snap decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence.

Don’t be so quick to envy what someone else has as you may already be better off as you are.

Stick with the truth no matter what the situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A body in motion stays in motion. Keep yourself active in the upcoming week as the building momentum that ensues will allow you to be extremely productive.

Stay in close contact with a significant other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be sure to read the fine print. Carefully study documents or agreements before signing on the dotted line or risk getting more than you bargained for. It may be the right week to make a major change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Leave well enough alone. Avoid the urge to tinker with finances as you may only end up making things worse.

In the week ahead you can relive past glories by getting in touch with someone from your past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A good deed should be reward in itself. However, karma may guarantee that your kind acts are reciprocated just the same. Let your hair down and look for ways to just have fun in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Follow your head instead of your heart. Flowery words may delude you into seeing what you want to see but if you remain grounded in logic you will see the truth. Data may come from dubious sources in the week ahead.

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By Wolfgang Puck SUNCHOKE AND FENNEL SOUP Serves 6 to 8 1 lemon, juiced, squeezed halves reserved 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 pounds (1 kg) sunchokes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, diced 1 pound (500 g) fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, small fronds reserved for garnish 1 medium baking potato, peeled and diced 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable stock or broth, plus extra as needed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Coarsely ground black pepper, for garnish Sunchoke Chips (recipe follows), for optional garnish Put half of the lemon juice and a squeezed lemon half in a mixing bowl with the water. Peel and cube the sunchokes, and put the cubes in the lemon water.

Heat a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and then the shallot and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are fragrant and begin to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.

Drain the diced sunchokes and add them to the pot along with the potatoes, followed by the 3 cups of stock and the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potato and sunchokes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining lemon juice.

Working in batches if necessary and following the manufacturer’s instructions for pureeing hot liquids, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth; keep pureed batches in a clean bowl, and then carefully

transfer the pureed soup back to the pot. Stir in more stock as needed to reach a fluid consistency you like, and gently reheat the soup over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Ladle the soup into heated serving bowls, garnishing each serving with chopped fennel fronds, coarsely ground black pepper, and, if you like, sunchoke chips.

SUNCHOKE CHIPS 1 pound (500 g) unpeeled sunchokes, scrubbed clean Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 tablespoon kosher salt Fill a large bowl with cold water. With a sharp knife or a mandoline, carefully cut the sunchokes into thin slices about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick, immediately dropping them into a bowl of cold water to prevent browning.

Rinse and drain the slices 3 times, and pat them very dry with paper towels.

Pour enough oil into a large, deep skillet to reach a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of the skillet and heat the oil to a temperature of 375 F (190 C). Alternatively, use a countertop thermostat-controlled electric deep-fryer, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Working in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet, fry the sunchoke slices until golden brown, stirring occasionally with a wire skimmer, 3 to 4 minutes. Using the skimmer, transfer the chips to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with some salt.

Once the chips have cooled completely, store in an airtight container at cool room temperature until needed.

(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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