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–Photo Photo by Chris Lundy Hundreds of seniors came out to listen about how the bill will affect them.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – After a groundswell of resistance, a bill that would codify a lot of how senior communities are run was changed by the senator who introduced it.

Local seniors worried that the language would open up 55+ communities to people underage.

Those promoting the bill said it’s a misconception. Regardless of who is right, the senator who introduced the bill

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said that references age discrimination will be removed.

This bill does not stand alone, said Berkeley Councilwoman Judy Noonan, who organized the resistance against it.

There’s a history of state bills that have tried to micromanage senior communities.

In the past, bills have tried to create another level of bureaucracy to oversee communities this bureaucracy would be funded by a fee paid by residents.

If passed, this would be the first bill in many that would slowly erode the control that seniors h ave i n gove r n i ng themselves and keeping the communities age restricted, she said.

The bill, S-2425, was crafted to create a set of definitions so that all community housing would conform to an overall set of regulations. It wasn’t just about senior communities, but all communities.

In a recent town hall-like (Bill - See Page 4)

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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – For nearly three decades the borough has hosted a tribute to those of Italian heritage. The three-day weekend event includes a street fair filled with food vendors, community (Celebrate - See Page 9)

–Photos by Bob Vosseller One of several floats in this year’s parade, rides down the Boulevard in Seaside Heights on Oct. 13 for the 28th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade.

Beachwood Candidates Sound Off

By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – New programs – and how to pay for them – were discussed by mayoral candidates in this upcoming election.

Incumbent Republican Ron Roma is being challenged by independent Glen Kelly for a four-year term as mayor. Roma is running with Councilmen Gerald LaCrosse and Edward Zakar. Kelly’s slate is made up of council candidates Sheila Burke-Jaccoud and Todd Dexter.

In June, Kelly had mounted a write-in campaign in the primary against Roma but lost.

No Democrats are on the ballot in the local election.

Each mayoral candidate was asked about what they do for a living and how they give back to the community. They were also asked to talk about what they want to do for Beachwood’s future. The incumbent presented first.

Ron Roma Ron Roma, the incumbent Republican, has been mayor for eight years, and was on the council for eight years before that.

“Throughout my tenure I have served on the finance committee and one of the things I am most proud of is that Beachwood has had the lowest tax increases in Ocean County over the last 20 years,” he said.

Roma is a Certified Public Manager with 30 years experience in public administration. He has been the Director of Security for Ocean County for the past 13 years and worked previously for the Department of Juvenile Services (the Juvenile Detention Center) for 17 years.

He and his wife Geralynn have lived in town for more than 30 years, raising four sons here.

One bought a home in town and is raising their first grandchild here.

“My family and I have been involved and/or supportive of all our town events for over 25 years,” she said.

Even before he was elected to office, he said he has been laying the groundwork for a number of programs. In 2001, he reestablished the Beachwood Municipal Alliance through a grant and instituted dozens of programs (Candidates - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 hearing, Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th) told a packed house of hundreds of people at the Holiday City South clubhouse why he is against the bill.

If the state regulates anything, there will be another level of bureaucracy to regulate the regulators “and you will be charged for that bureaucracy,” he said.

Connors said that on its face, it’s a fairly harmless bill. So much so that the senators voting for it probably don’t realize the potential impact it can have. The bill, by itself, doesn’t open senior communities to underaged people. It simply sets the groundwork where it could happen. Additionally, there are other bills in the works that could expand on the powers of Trenton to further impact the senior community.

In summary, the bill wouldn’t eliminate the age restriction, but it would create a situation where underaged people may be able to move in and then they’re hard to get out, he said.

While some people might feel that the resistance to this bill is overreacting, he said it’s not. Lawmakers excel at introducing a small change that seems like a good idea and then it grows out of control.

“The time to stop it is now. The time to let Trenton know they are being watched is now,” he said.

Noonan has been at the forefront of fighting the bill. There have been petitions with more than 5,000 signatures. Connors suggested getting friends and family members who live in other districts to contact their state

representatives to educate them on the bill.

They can also reach out to the Senate President, Speaker of the House, and governor who have the ultimate decisions.

Noonan spoke to association leaders throughout the state; many were unaware of this bill.

“No one should be discriminated against based on race” or other status, but senior communities have been the legal exception for decades. The “discrimination” part of the bill needs to either be taken out or clarified to include 55 and older communities.

She said that as soon as it passed in the Senate, real estate agents looked at it as an opportunity to expand the market.

Most senior associations accept a younger person buying a home for their parents, and for legal reasons having the younger person’s name on the lease, she said. However, some people take advantage of this, put their parent’s name on the lease and then rent it out to someone else.

“These are adult communities and they should remain adult communities,” Berkeley Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich said in an interview prior to the town hall. “We cannot let them come in and tell us how to live,” JerseyShoreOnline.com reached out to the New Jersey Realtors board. A representative there said the group has no position on the bill and are still reviewing it.

“We did not ask for this legislation to be introduced,” the spokesman said.

The Senate version of the bill, S-2425, passed in June. The only senators who voted no were Connors and James Holzapfel, both of whom serve Ocean County. In order for

a bill to become a law, the Assembly has to pass their version (A-3851). Then, the governor has to sign it. The Assembly version has not been up for a vote yet. The seniors have been mounting a resistance against it.

Is The Bill Harmless?

The bill was introduced by Sen. Troy Singleton (D-7th), who has been responding to questions about the bill by pointing out some “misinformation” that is being circulated.

He said that the legislation was based on recommendations from a New Jersey Law Review Commission report. He noted that an estimated one in seven residences in the state are in common interest communities and would be affected. On a broader scope, the bill cleans up a lot of the current laws governing these homes.

He stated that the bill would not create a level of bureaucracy to oversee developments, nor would Trenton interfere with governing.

Perhaps most importantly, he said the bill would not impact the age restriction. The Law Against Discrimination was modified in 2003 to exclude senior communities.

“However, to avoid any confusion on this particular point, I have asked my Assembly colleagues to delete the reference to the (Law Against Discrimination) from the bill,” he said.

A press release from the Community Associations Institute, New Jersey Chapter stated that the opposition to this bill is misguided.

The CAI describes itself as a nonprofit that provides education and resources to communities. The release was written by George Greatrex, the chair of the New Jersey

Legislative Action Committee.

He said that the allegations that Trenton will meddle in age-restricted communities and impose fees are false and fear-mongering.

The bill handles more mundane issues that all communities face, he said.

“The (bill) does not permit the state to ‘meddle’ in the affairs of private homeowner associations, as alleged,” he said. “It does not permit taxation of common property or adding the value of common property to individual owner’s property. In fact, it specifically prohibits it. The bill’s reference to New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination (LAD) does not affect the ability of New Jersey’s senior communities to continue to be age-restricted. The LAD, which has banned discrimination based on age and has existed since 1977, was amended in 2003 to explicitly exclude valid age-restricted communities from the age-discrimination provisions of LAD.” Federal Vs. State Law The Housing For Older Persons Act, signed into law in 1995, allows senior communities to be one of the few - if perhaps only - situations where people can choose who can live in a neighborhood. There are caveats, though. At least 80 percent of the homes must have one or more person of 55 years of age or older. The management must do everything they can to maintain this percentage.

Seniors are worried that the state bill will allow people younger than 55 in their communities. If less than 80 percent of homes have a senior in them, then the community (Bill - See Page 20)

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Continued From Page 1 aimed at substance abuse prevention and awareness. Other volunteer work for the last few decades include Beachwood Recreation, Beachwood/Pine Beach Little League and Pine Beach Basketball coaching, Columbus Day Parade committee, being a scout leader and starting the Beachwood Mayors Wellness Program.

“I was a former coordinator and teacher in the Ocean County RAISE program (Reasonable Alternative to Incarceration through Self-Esteem) which is a court ordered program that supervises youth and provides support and activities in the following areas: educational, vocational, work readiness, substance abuse, and life skills,” he said. “I continuously work with all three high schools, middle schools and both the Beachwood and Pine Beach elementary schools on various programs and assemblies.”

He is a member of St. Barnabas Church in Bayville.

Roma’s Plan For Beachwood “We will be building a new modern and more efficient water treatment plant and we are currently in the early planning stages of possibly building a solar farm on top of the old landfill on Pinewald Road. These two projects will have a significant positive impact on our community in a variety of ways including significant energy cost savings.

“Along with all the programs and things that we offer to our community, I have continually focused on our roads and infrastructure,” he

The Berkeley Times, October 19, 2019, Page 5 said. “While this is an extremely daunting process, with the unwavering support of our council I have been able make a significant impact on our roads, drainage, water and while maintaining the lowest tax increases in Ocean County over the last 20 years.

“There is no pie in the sky dream in the new projects we are currently planning in Beachwood,” he said. “If I am re-elected mayor, I promise to continue with the work I have done and I will continue to do my best to keep the programs, activates and events that make Beachwood a great place to live and raise a family going on year after year,” he said.

Glen Kelly Glen Kelly is the Broker of Record of Glen Kelly Real Estate LLC, overseeing and micromanaging 50 professional, licensed realtors.

“I am also the President of Eternal Tranquilities Dreams Come True Charity Program, a non-paid position, that incorporates itself into my real estate company yearly to help give back to our local community via fundraising for local charities, supporting hospital programs, and helping raise money and awareness for hundreds of notable causes.

Having engaged with giant celebrities from the WWE, TNA, UFC, SWF, etc., all geared towards helping children stay drug free and discussing anti-bullying,” he said.

“I started the first ever Ocean County Chamber of Commerce with several other local small businesses. It is an IRS fully approved 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to giving small business a voice for free, as opposed to other larger chambers in New Jersey that charge large sums of money for

yearly memberships. This financial impact hinders and disables the local, small business owner,” he said.

He serves on the Ocean County’s Workforce Development Board, but he has not held an elected position, but he does not see that as a negative thing.

“In my experience, holding public office prior has no impact on making positive change.

My research shows we had two governors with no public office prior to being elected, etc.,” he said. “I believe it is the will of the candidate and what they wish to do for the community - if elected – (that) should be of the utmost importance. Team Kelly is running salary free and has nothing to personally gain besides bettering our borough. As for myself and my team, we truly, dearly want positive change to help build a better Beachwood.”

“I am currently the president of the OCCC and went into politics this year to actually become a public servant and make real, positive change,” he said.

Kelly’s Plan For Beachwood “The biggest issue in your little borough is our infrastructure and our little beach,” he said. “There are roads in our borough that are in horrible condition with terrible drainage issues...This has been an ongoing issue for years upon years. I live in Beachwood and also run my business from Beachwood, and for the last 15 years all I have seen is pothole bandages. The potholes are so large many residents are complaining about their car tires needing to be replaced. We cannot just pave the roads, we need a comprehensive plan to fix the water lines, install drainage pits, etc.,

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before simply paving. The drainage issue and water run off issue clearly needs a new plan.

“I intend to establish the first ever coalition of neighboring communities to band together in a coordinated effort to affect the pollution that comes from the water run-off from Route 9 and goes directly into the Beachwood Beach.

This is also a major concern for Beachwood and our surrounding communities. I believe once I take office I will be able to form this pact with our neighbors and meet with the DEP and EPA and even get the governor involved. Never has this been done prior, and I think it just might be what we need to finally limit and or control the pollution that constantly closes our beach and has become a health threat to our residents,” he said.

“Over the past several months my team and I have been speaking to hundreds of borough residents, from teenagers to senior citizens, all voicing the same concerns. Basically, Beachwood does not have much in store for them,” he said. “There are no activities for all age groups. The seniors in my little borough complain that they need more senior programs and I think that should be essential to help build a better Beachwood. The youngsters in town without question need more programs.

The current programs in place we can keep, but we need to expand them exponentially to make real change. The municipal alliance is not being used to capture the best results.

“As a NJ licensed professional registered nurse, I can tell you without a doubt that the municipal alliance can do so much more to help prevent and educate our kids on alcohol and drugs. Ocean County being a spotlight for (Candidates - See Page 6)

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drugs, the municipal alliance can be enhanced to truly impact positive change,” he said.

He also said that the borough needs a small dog park and a small spray park, and will find ways to have them be privately funded so taxes won’t pay for them.

“I also want to make it perfectly clear that Team Kelly, all three of us, are running for

positive change and donating our salary back into the community each year. This extra money will make it even more beneficial towards creating and enhancing new programs,” he said. “I would also like to put in place term limits for mayor and council.

There are some people on council that have been in that position for over 30 years.”

Borough Council There are two, three-year council seats on

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He has was first elected to the council in 1986. He’s also served on the local Planning Board, Recreation Commission, Office of Emergency management and the Land Use Board.

He has been a Little League coach and has “the distinct privilege” to be made an honorary member of the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Company.

Edward Zakar Republican incumbent Edward Zakar retired in January after 45 years with Six Flags. He retired as the department head of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Risk Management.

He is rounding out his ninth year as a councilman, with three years as president. He also notes that he had 14 years with the borough’s land use board, serving as its chairman for six of those years. He has also been the fund commissioner for the Joint Insurance Fund for eight years.

“I belong to and have worked alongside many organizations in our town,” including Beachwood Municipal Alliance, Environmental Commission, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Volunteer Fire and First Aid Departments, and Little League.

Sheila Burke-Jaccoud Independent challenger Sheila Burke-Jaccoud has worked in the Ocean County Clerk’s office since 1989. Currently, she is the Supervisor of the Ocean County Deed Room-Miscellaneous Records Room. She listed other positions she had, feeling that they would all contribute to her position on council: she had also worked as a clerk in the map room as well as the Deed Room; was a shop Steward for OPEIU local 32 Union, and a President position with the Ocean County Federal Credit Union.

On the volunteer front, she has been involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for nine years, holding positions like fundraising committee member, Secretary and currently the Committee Chair. “I loved being involved with this organization and loved that our Troop and Pack gives back to our community,” she said.

Todd Dexter Independent challenger Todd Dexter is an Investigations Manager with a multi-national retailer. His training involves being a Certified Forensic Interview and Certified Expert in Cyber Investigations. “I specialize in eCommerce, integrity and organized retail crime investigations as well as fraud detection and site security,” he said. He is also a partner in Intrepid Systems LLC, which specializes in the installation of surveillance cameras and smart home devices in residential, commercial and industrial environments.

He and his wife have provided “dream cakes” to terminally and critically ill children as part of Icing Smiles. Along those lines, they have worked with the Go Bo Foundation and Operation Cookie Takeover to provide cookies to children fighting cancer and soldiers stationed both domestically and overseas. He has also volunteered for the Beachwood Recreation events.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor A Republican Supporting Democrats I’m a proud Republican. I believe in fiscal responsibility, limited government and traditional values. And here in Brick, that means I support Mayor John Ducey, Andrea Zapcic and their Council team.

I have been impressed with the Ducey/Zapcic team’s record of fiscal responsibility.

They reduced the municipal debt by $23 million.

They eliminated the red light cameras, which were a backdoor tax on Brick residents. They kept municipal taxes stable for the six years that Ducey has been mayor (below 1% per year *).

And they did all this while improving services like the free senior bus program, farmers market, neighborhood watch program, free beach badges for veterans, and expanded family events like the upcoming Fall Fest.

The local Republican candidates simply don’t share those same values. The last Republican Mayor in Brick brought us red light cameras, a 64% * tax increase, and a referendum where he threatened to take away our garbage collection if we didn’t vote to raise our own taxes.

This year, I’ll vote Republican at the legislative and county level, but when it comes to Brick, I’m switching over and voting “Column B” for Brick, for the

Ducey Team, Democrats Andrea Zapcic, Lisa Crate, Art Halloran and Vince Minichino.

Bruce Marshall Brick * Editor’s note: these percentages could not be verified as of press time.

Support New Candidates In Lacey This November 5th, the taxpayers in Lacey Township have a very big decision to make. And they have the power to make historic change.

Sixty-seven percent of proper t y t axes are go ing directly to the school district. The current tax levy for 4,000 students is $48,322,737. This means taxpayers kick in approximately $12,000 per student just from the local tax levy.

The total budget for the Pre-K to 12 district is over $77 million dollars.

Annual debt service payments total over $3.7 million dollars right off the top.

Almost 82 percent of the budget is for salaries and benefits.

In 2009, the Lacey School District had approximately 5,100 students.

Current enrollment in 2019 now hovers at approximately 4,000.

With the tax levy constantly escalating, and enrollment declining, it is

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essential for the citizens to take control of their school taxes. 28-year incumbents with conflicts and lifetime connections to employees do not have the ability to act impartially. It’s human nature.

The school board needs new blood and more parents on the Board.

The NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform and I have decided to support Sonia Marchitello, Gavin Rozzi and Sal Armato for Lacey Township Board of Education. Team 1-4-7.

These three candidates have no relatives working for the district and no conflicts. Ms. Marchitello has 2 children in Lacey schools and Mr. Armato has 3 children currently in Lacey schools. Mr. Rozzi is a 2015 top of the class graduate from Lacey High School.

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On November 5th, please make your voice heard. Go to the polls and vote Column “D” candidates 1-4-7.

Regina Discenza Forked River * Editor’s note: the figures in this letter could not be confirmed by press time.

Berkeley Mayor Not Like Most Politicians I am a very pleased Berkeley Tow nship resident!

Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato is a breath of fresh air to the community and the world of politics.

We have had some road issues in our area by Jamaica Boulevard. When Mayor Amato attended one of our functions at the clubhouse, I remember him being asked a question regarding this issue. Now, any other politician or elected official will give you the equivalent to a song and a dance on the subject, or worse yet simply blame another layer of government or an opposing political party.

Mayor Amato did the exact opposite of that. He

Letters To allThe Editor age-restricted communi- and giving the name to the optimistically answered the question with an upbeat “we are currently working with the State on securing additional funding to fi nish the project.” I am so happy to have read that the optimism and hard work paid off…in a big way. The Mayor’s office announced that Berkeley Township is receiving over $300,000 in grant money to fi nish the job on Jamaica Boulevard.

Although the grant doesn’t cover the entire cost of the project, it means taxpayers here will pay significantly less for it to be completed.

As a senior citizen living in Berkeley Township, I am happy with the job Mayor Amato and the rest of the “Amato Team” is doing to help maintain the quality of life in Berkeley. I am asking that my fellow residents vote to re-elect Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilmen John Bacchione, Keith Buscio, and Tom Grosse this year.

ties organized in compliance with FHA age-restriction rules, so this new bill would not undermine NJ’s age-restricted communities.

“Prior to this attack, the same naysayers were falsely claiming that this bill would permit taxation of HOA common property,” he continued. This is likewise not true, he added. In fact, the bill specifically prohibits it.

Therefore, residents of adult communities who have been misled by misguided politicians can throw away their petitions and f lyers opposing what is merely a consolidation of various existing laws about HOAs. This all has been much ado about nothing.

Fredrick Bell Berkeley

No, President Trump is not obstructing justice! Or, if it is OK for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to sell valuable and scarce Uranium to the Russians, and if it is OK for former Vice President Joe Biden to threaten the Ukraine to fire their prosecutor investigating his son/or else - or if it OK for Hillary Clinton to expose to the world and then dispose these same classified emails, then President Trump is not guilty of only suggesting help from the Ukraine President. The Democrats are guilty of having “the game

State Not Meddling With Senior Communities Adult community residents are in an uproar because 3 South Jersey legislators and some Berkeley officials are claiming the proposed Common Interest Communities Ownership Act would allow the state to eliminate minimum age requirements to live in an adult community.

That’s hogwash!

The Community Associations Institute - New Jersey helped formulate the new legislation. Two thousand homeowners associations belong to CAI-NJ. I reached out to its top officials and the legislative chairman confirmed that the opponents’ claims are “completely unfounded” and “irresponsible...falsehoods.”

He explained that NJ’s Law Against Discrimination specifically exempts “housing for older persons” including

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President.”

I don’t agree with the author of (the letter) “Trump Obstructing Justice,” in the Sept. 28, 2019 issue.

His so-called facts are quasi-truths. Yes, there were indictments: a dozen or more Russians who will never set foot in our courtof-law and two American businessmen who didn’t keep their affairs in order.

I do agree with the author of article “Silent Majority Should Stand Up vs. Media Bias,” in 9/14/19 issue (present media an exception).

This author said President Trump will prevail despite all the mudslinging….” This psychotic hate against President Trump needs to stop.

If Democrats don’t like an outsider in the Whitehouse, they need to reflect that they (and some Republicans) brought it on by their paralysis in governing. Nothing is getting done.

Marie Pellicano Manchester Editor’s note: Although the Uranium One controversy continues, multiple independent sources have reported that Clinton was one vote of many overseeing a company (Uranium One) being bought by another, which was owned by Russia. It was not Clinton literally giving/selling U.S. uranium to another country.

There were more than two businessmen caught in the Mueller probe. This lists them all: time.com/5556331/ mueller-investigation-indictments-guilty-pleas/

Correction Whiting Walgreens Is Not Closing I wanted to follow up about a letter to the editor in your Oct. 5 print edition “Mourning Trees Lost to a Closed Store” that references the closing of Walgreens in Whiting.

I wanted to clarify that the Walgreens in Whiting at 500 Route 530 is open and we have no information

about that store closing. I would appreciate it if you could consider including an update in your next issue as some of your readers and our customers have contacted us about the store.

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

Talking Taxes In Berkeley Township From The Desk Of

The Mayor - By Berkeley Mayor

Carmen F. Amato, Jr. By now you should have received your property tax bill in the mail. If you haven’t please call Tax Collector Maureen Cosgrove 732-244-7400 Ext: 1240 or email: mcosgrove@ twp.berkeley.nj.us.

The Council and I are proud of the fact that the municipal tax rate remained the same in 2019. NO TAX INCREASE in the Municipal Portion of your Property Tax bill. This is the third time in the last five years we have been able to keep the municipal property tax rate

the same.

We have the second lowest OVERALL property taxes in all of Ocean County and one of the lowest in the State of New Jersey! While other levels of government have received downgrades in their bond rating, we have had the opposite here in Berkeley Township.

Standards & Poor’s rating service has increased Berkeley’s bond rating from an “A+” to an “AA-”. This is the second bond upgrade we have received in the last four years.

The increase in rating affirms our stable financial outlook and is based on the Township’s strong budgetary performance, flexibility and very strong liquidity. Once again we are extremely pleased that S&P has recognized the extreme effort we have made to be financially responsive to our taxpayers despite these difficult economic times.

The Township Council and I are committed to delivering the same level of services that residents have received in past years. Public safety, quality of life, fiscal responsibility and integrity are my top priorities.

Together, over the past seven years, we have worked to address the financial challenges we inherited from Superstorm Sandy, while continuing to make improvements that are

vital to the future of Berkeley’s families and neighborhoods.

As we continue in 2019, our emphasis remains on long range financial stability, continued public infrastructure improvements and our commitment to providing the important services that our residents have come to expect.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call my office at: 732-244-7400 x 1203 or contact me by email: mayor@twp. berkeley.nj.us.

Tax Relief The State of New Jersey administers the following two benefits: Homestead Benefit: New Jersey residents who owned and occupied a home in New

Jersey that was their principal residence on October 1, 2016, might be eligible for a homestead benefit provided property taxes were paid and certain income limits are met. If you have any questions call the Homestead Benefit Hotline at 1-877-658-2972.

Property Tax Reimbursement: The Property Tax Reimbursement (PTR) Program reimburses eligible senior citizens or disabled persons for property tax increases.

Eligible residents must file a Property Tax Reimbursement Application (Form PTR-1 or PTR-2). The application deadline is October 31, 2019.

PTR-1 forms are available at Town Hall or if you have any questions call the Property Tax Reimbursement Hotline at 1-800-882-6597.

The Township administers the following two benefits: Senior Citizens’ Annual Property Tax Deduction: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet a requirement of less than $10,000 income excluding Social Security benefits and residency requirements.

Veterans’ Deduction: Annual deduction from taxes due on real or personal property paid to qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. The deduction is $250.

If you have any questions on these programs, call the Tax Assessor Eric Zanetti at (732) 244-7400 ext. 1221 or Email taxassessor@twp.berkeley. nj.us.

Initiative To Bring Climate Change Education Into K-12 Schools

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“We have already begun to feel the effects of climate change here in New Jersey,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “Our shorelines are disappearing, rain comes in torrential downpours, and our summers are blazing hot. But, it is not enough to understand climate change from solely a scientific perspective. We have an obligation to our kids to prepare them for the reality that awaits them as adults and that reality will include the effects of climate change across almost every aspect of their lives.”

Since Spring 2019, the First Lady has visited elementary, middle, and high schools across the state that have already implemented strong climate change education and sustainability initiatives. These schools include Mount Arlington Public School, Whitehouse Elementary School, Millbridge Elementary School, George L. Catrambone School, and Delran High School. The First Lady will continue her tour of schools this fall with stops at Valleyview Middle School,

J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School, Egg Harbor Township High School, and Alder Middle School, with more to come. All of these schools participate in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program.

“We are already a national leader in education, but we have the opportunity to become the first state in the country to incorporate climate change into all of our core content areas,” continued First Lady Tammy Murphy.

“As our students graduate and go on to become artists, economists, activists, and more, they will be prepared to report findings, write grant proposals, develop plans, advocate, communicate ideas, and innovate throughout every sector of our economy as climate literate professionals.”

Advocating for the incorporation of climate change into our student learning standards also supports Governor Murphy’s current work to put New Jersey on a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2050.

As a long-time advocate for policies that combat climate change, the First Lady acknowledges that educating our youth is the next step to-

ward securing a clean future.

“Last month’s Climate Strike and Greta Thunberg’s call to action dramatically illustrate the responsibility that current leaders have to future generations,” said New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe. “We stand with students and recognize it is up to all of us to provide them with the education and tools they need to help lead New Jersey and its response to climate change in the years ahead. The First Lady has long been a climate change champion and the DEP is thrilled to join her in our shared goal of reducing and responding to climate change.”

“The Department of Education thanks the First Lady for her involvement with the standards review teams over the past year,” said Education Commissioner Lamont O. Repollet. “Our goal is to design standards that continue to ensure New Jersey students are prepared to think critically, analyze data, and work collaboratively as effective stewards of the Earth’s natural resources.”

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Continued From Page 1 organization booths and strolling entertainment.

The main event however, is the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade which takes place on the last day of the festival along the Boulevard. The event ran from Oct. 11-13.

As per tradition, the autumn weekend event kicked off Friday with some DJ entertainment followed by this year’s folkloric group, Gruppo Folklorico “Città’ di Castrovillari. The group performed several times during the weekend. Bringing a folkloric group from Italy is a tradition the parade’s planning committee introduced in 1997.

The selection of the groups is arranged by a sub-committee of the parade’s planning committee. The International Relations Committee is made up of long-time members John Giavatto, Luigi Luongo and Enzo Marrano.

Giavatto, of Lakewood, said that it takes around six months to select the group. “we choose from one from the 20 regions in Italy and this year we chose a group from Calabria (La Citta’ di Castrovillari – Cosenzaz – Calabria) in Southern Italy.”

“They arrived early Friday morning. We got them to Seaside Heights at 2 a.m. their flight was four hours late,” said Giavatto, a retired Italian language teacher from Brick High School. The performers nonetheless got to Brick Township by 7 a.m. Friday in their traditional 18th century attire for a performance at the two Brick high schools.

Those programs were supported by the Brick chapter of Unico National, an Italian heritage organization and the township itself.

Emmanuele Curia celebrated his 19th birthday on Saturday, he is one of the younger members of the group and this marked his first visit to America. “I have been with the group to Albania, Germany and now the United States.”

Curia said “the youngest member is Alicea who is here with us and she is seven years

The Berkeley Times, October 19, 2019, Page 9 old. Our oldest member is 75. We have 10 women and 16 men within our group.”

“I am studying science and administration at the University of Calabria. Music is another one of my passions. I play the guitar, bagpipe and piano. I perform with the group to keep the traditions of Calabria alive,” Curia said.

“He is multi-talented,” Giavatto said.

“Those here from the group stay for a week after everything is over. We will take them to Atlantic City one day and they will go to the aquarium on the boardwalk of Point Pleasant Beach where they will also enjoy some American food at Jenkinson’s.”

“They will also spend a day in New York and Philadelphia. Many businesses and supporters help us to do this,” Giavatto said.

Other performers of the weekend festival included The Gems and the Strolling Metropolitan Festival Band, The Cameos, Patsy Palma, the Juke Box Legends with Joe Leo, Bill Sagarese and John Sebastian.

The Portuguese group Rancho Folclorico “Danca Na Eira” performed Sunday afternoon after the parade.

This year’s parade featured two co-grand marshals, Brick residents Dr. Maureen J. Persi and her husband Melindo A. Persi.

The couple greeted friends and spectators along the parade route during the parade.

Parade Chairman Michael Blandina noted that while a husband and wife has served as grand marshal in the past, this was the first time a husband and wife had served in that role at the same time.

“Every year we are faced with the difficult task of selecting a person from the many deserving candidates to serve as the ceremonial leader of our Parade and Italian Festival,” screening committee member Pamela Santamaria said. “The screening committee felt Maureen and Melindo Persi should jointly be our Grand Marshals.”

“Their community involvement and leadership over the years in the educational field contributed to our decision. Especially for their leadership and efforts within Italian organizations over the years.” Santamaria added.

Terror In The Halls

BAYVILLE – Get spooky with the H&M Potter School in Bayville at Terror in the Halls, Oct. 25 and 26, 7-10 p.m. Haunt includes live actors, content may be inap-

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BAYVILLE – Join the Mental Health Association in New Jersey-Ocean County for their 2nd Annual ALL Recovery Color Fest on Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Veteran’s Park.

There will be a 2K color run/walk, music, raffles, and more.

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Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary Events

BERKELEY – Join in for upcoming events sponsored by the Holiday City Berkeley First Aid Auxiliary. Mark your calendars!

• November 9: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Psy-

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• February 25, 2020: Fat Tuesday Evening Fish Fry at Holiday City West.

Please stay tuned for more information to follow in future newsletters!

Harvest Night Tricky Tray

BAYVILLE – A Harvest Night Tricky Tray will be held at Emmanuel Community Church on November 8, 6:30– 10:30 p.m. Admission is free. Tickets sold at the door. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

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Holiday City at Berkeley EMS: Central Jersey Blood Center

By Phyllis Brown BERKELEY – This article is not meant to be an ad or suggest that this is the only place you can or should donate blood. Donating blood if you can is important. Like me, many of you donated blood at the Central Jersey Blood Center (CJBC) because all the blood collected was used for people in New Jersey. And, like me, you may not have found another convenient place to NJ drive since they closed.

I received a letter from RWJUH Blood collection services. They are taking over the donor list from CJBC. If you were one of their donors, you will probably get a letter as well. I also received the following email with which I took some liberty to shorten.

“Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Blood Collection Services, part of RWJBarnabas Health, provides volunteer blood donor collections throughout most counties in New Jersey. Our mission is to collect blood from donors in OUR community that will be used exclusively for patients in OUR community.

“We have worked with Central Jersey Blood Center to help in finding you new opportunities to continue your lifesaving donations. “… (It) is critical to have lifesaving blood and platelet donations readily available.

Every second counts when it comes to transfusing patients and every unit that we collect within the hospital system decreases the amount of time it takes to get these donations to our patients.

We invite you to continue your commitment to blood and platelet donations with the, the RWJUH Blood Collection Services.

“This column is too late for you to make the Oct 5th drive at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena in Toms River for the inaugural community blood and platelet drive event. There were prizes and giveaways for all donors!”

There will be other blood drives held in our area in November & December and a possible permanent location at Community Medical Center, twice a month. For more information or to make an appointment, call 732-235-8100 ext. 221 or 248 or email rwjuhdonorclub.org.

HCBEMS still needs more volunteers. No experience necessary. Don’t worry. With our daily training on equipment or medical emergencies, and case discussions, we will train you to be perfect.

We work Monday-Friday. You’ll work only one day a week. The people are nice, but the hours (7 a.m. until 7 p.m.) and pay (zero) is terrible. That’s not why we’re here.

I f you can, join us. If you can’t, we are here for you. All calls are important: heart & stroke emergencies to lift assists.

This month I was going to write about winter safety until I got the blood drive info.

Get kids to shovel your sidewalks and driveway. Don’t put out those seasonal scatter (for tripping) rugs. Dress warmly, even to get the mail. Wear a sweater inside instead of turning the temp to 90. Eat breakfast. I probably left something out.

Stay healthy and give blood if you can.

Meatball Sub Fundraiser

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By Kimberly Bosco BEACH HAVEN – While Labor Day may signal the end of summer for many, only true locals know that summer officially culminates with Long Beach Island’s annual Chowderfest.

On October 5 and 6, thousands of “chowderheads” flocked to Beach Haven for the annual event, sending off the 2019 summer season with tons of beer, wine, and – of course – chowder. Despite cloudy skies, the scent of red and white chowders warmed the air and festival attendees relished in the chilly fall weather while milling about the Bay Village area, chowder samples in hand.

Hosted by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, the 31st Annual Chowderfest weekend brought out 13,506 chowder enthusiasts, beating out last year’s record-breaking 13,000.

“Chowderfest was created to extend the local economy and promote tourism past the traditional Labor Day Weekend. The Sunday October 6 Cook Off was a tremendous success for the entire region,” stated Lori A. Pepenella, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce.

Since its inception, Chowderfest has grown larger each year, attracting attendees and chowder cooks from all over the country, from states such as California, Connecticut, Colorado, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, Massachusetts and Maine. Last year’s event even saw a competitor all the way from Ballyliffin, Ireland.

On October 5, the Merchant Mart set up

shop throughout Bay Village, featuring tons of local vendors, sidewalk sales, and great deals. The Merchant Mart is always free to the public, a precursor to the main event.

On October 6, at 11 a.m., the Chowder Cook-Off Classic kicked off. This year’s cook-off showcased mainly local competitors from the Ocean County area including: Kubel’s Too, Chicken or the Egg, Hotel LBI, Ocean County College Hospitality Program with booth design from Stockton University, Bread & Brine, Lefty’s Tavern, Mainland Kitchen & Pub, Cluck N’ Crabs, Shore Fire Grille, Bistro 14, Black Whale Bar & Fish House, Country Kettle Chowda, La Bamba, The Woo Hoo, Cuisine on the Green at Atlantis, and Parker’s Garage & Oyster Saloon.

While festival-goers indulged in their favorite red, white, or creative chowder selections, live music raged on from the main stage, courtesy of The Impulsives.

At 4 p.m., the taste testing commenced and the 2019 Chowderfest winners were announced by members of the Chowderfest Committee, led by event coordinator Todd Elsasser.

For New England (white): • Grand Champion: The Chicken Or The Egg • 2nd Place: Hotel LBI • 3rd Place: Kubel’s Too The Chicken of The Egg moved up from their second place win in 2018. Members of the “Chegg” team cheered and high-fived their way to the main stage to accept their hard-earned award.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The most common cause of death during an overdose is respiratory failure when the brain forgets to breathe due to the effects of opioids on the nervous system.

Permanent brain damage could result, and the long-term consequences very, based on how long the brain has gone without an adequate supply of oxygen.

Naloxone, or Narcan, is an opiate antidote that blocks or reverses the effects of opioids, and it has been used by emergency room doctors and paramedics for years.

NJ police and EMTs carry the drug, but oftentimes emergency personnel are not first on the scene during an overdose, so Narcan is becoming more available to the public.

“Narcan is just one of the tools to help with survival and recovery,” said Susan Heil, who is a registered nurse with the Ocean County Health Department.

Heil brought about 20 doses of Narcan to the Brick Library for free training and distribution of the drug.

She said that most people have received a prescription painkiller in their lifetime, whether it is cough syrup with codeine, Percocet, or fentanyl patches.

Almost everybody has been affected by the opioid epidemic, whether it’s a family member, a friend of your kid, or “a jerk who cut you off in traffic,” Heil said.

The public perception is “Hollywood” that people using drugs are all “scum of the earth,” she said, but the epidemic is broad-reaching.

“How many addictions started innocently by getting a prescription? A large percentage,” she said. “I hear it over and over again, and the mindset on this has not changed. We are still prescribing.”

Heil said she has heard the argument that if Narcan is free, why aren’t drugs like insulin

free as well?

“This opioid crisis is man-made, and our response is we - the medical community and big pharma - created the problem, and we should have a response,” she said.

One man came into the library for the Narcan distribution and training because his daughter is a heroin addict and lives at home. He wants to be ready in case she overdoses.

“When I deal with parents, the anger, hurt and heartbreak can almost be overwhelming,” Heil said. “I feel for these people anyone would.”

Several people who plan to go into the healthcare or emergency responder fields came for the Narcan training and distribution.

Jackson resident Kevin Makwinski, 26, said he is trying to get a job as a police officer or a corrections officer, and he wanted to “take the class to get ahead of the game.” He said administering Narcan “seems pretty easy.”

Makwinski said that while he was in high school on Long Island, two of his friends died from heroin overdoses.

Using a dummy to demonstrate, Heil said if you suspect someone has overdosed, the first thing to do is call 911. “Say [to the 911 operator] ‘My friend is unconscious and not breathing,’” Heil said.

The second step is to try to rouse the victim using a sternal rub with your knuckles. If they don’t wake up, they’re unconscious, she said.

The third step is to get air into that person by administering rescue breaths. “Make sure the chest rises at least two times, and if they’re not coming to, roll them on their side and give them a first dose of Narcan by squirting it in their nose,” Heil said.

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

Berberine Helps With Brain-Related Disorders

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Everyone understands that insulin levels play a role in blood sugar metabolism and that insufficient levels lead to hyperglycemia and then diabetes. Insulin is a taxi for blood sugar, it shuttles the sugar into the cell, and therefore it lowers levels in the bloodstream.

It is also accepted that normal levels of insulin can play a role in diabetes IF the insulin is not allowed into the cell. We call this insulin resistance and it is also part of diabetes.

What if the insulin is really high? You might think that blood sugar would be low, but that’s not so. You can have hyperinsulinemia and still have high blood sugar! Weird but true, because hyperinsulinemia means there is more insulin circulating in the blood stream compared to glucose.

No one really talks about brain changes associated with hyperinsulinemia and diabetes. High insulin causes you to retain more dangerous beta amyloid plaques, instead of clearing those out like normal.

One can develop very serious dementia and problems with memory and even Alzheimer’s if insulin levels remain high.

Depression too! Levels vary so refer to the reference range on your own lab test. Just FYI, you can test your blood levels at any laboratory, or through any physician.

One point I’d like to make is that you cannot leave yourself to “wait and see” if you have hyperinsulinemia because it can damage your brain and hasten cognitive decline and mood disorders.

Berberine, a natural herbal extract appears to be helpful with cognitive decline related

to diabetes. It helps control some of the free radicals associated with these problems, and we also know it is a rising star in terms of creating more insulin sensitivity.

Chronically elevated blood sugar or insulin will cause you to form more AGEs, short for Advanced Glycation End products, which are like little misses in your blood stream.

What’s so odd is that there is more than likely lower levels of insulin in the spinal cord (cerebrospinal fluid). But it could be high in your blood vessels. Don’t worry about those details, just know that berberine is useful, and it’s an herb you can buy without prescription nowadays.

Berberine was evaluated recently and I read the article which was published in Frontiers in Pharmacology, September 2019.

The title means that berberine makes learning and memory recall better by acting as a strong anti-inflammatory. More specifically, berberine was found to increase acetylcholine levels in rodents with diabetes.

Acetylcholine as you know is one of your memory molecules. It raises the levels of acetylcholine by slowing down the breakdown of this compound, so it stays alive in the synapse longer.

So amazing that a plant-based chemical has the same mechanism of action that our Alzheimer’s drugs do! Remember high insulin (and high blood sugar) accelerate cognitive decline and there are natural herbal supplements to help with this. Talk to your physician if you plan to combine herbs with medications in order to avoid interactions and sudden hypoglycemia.

(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) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Narcan put them into immediate withdrawal, which is painful. Stay with them until EMS arrives, she said.

“Addiction is not like a moral failing,” Heil said. “Narcan won’t cure you, but it can give you a pathway to recovery.”

To help the community combat the opioid epidemic, the Ocean County Health Department and the Brick Police Department are offering additional free Narcan training and distribution sessions on Dec. 12 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Brick Library, and at the Civic Plaza Recreation Center at 270 Chambers Bridge Road on Feb. 12 and April 8 from 7-9 p.m.

To register for the courses email Cpolicing @brickpd.com.

Chowderfest:

Lefty’s Tavern walked away with two awards this year, also nabbing the title of Most Enthusiastic.

The Southern Chamber also noted that Shore Fire Grille’s second place win is dedicated to the memory of the late Timothy Kohlheim. Kohlheim’s wife Samantha led the “Tim’s Tribe” team to the stage for their trophy.

Winners for Creative Seafood: • Grand Champion: Country Kettle Chowda for their lobster bisque • 2nd Place: La Bamba Mexican Restaurant • 3rd Place: Parker’s Garage & Oyster Saloon Additional awards: • Rookie of the Year: Hotel LBI • Best Shore Motif: Country Kettle Chowda • Most Creative Booth: La Bamba Mexican Restaurant “These fantastic establishments prepared, cooked and served over 2,880 gallons of Manhattan, New England and Creative Soup,” stated Pepenella.

All proceeds from the annual event benefit the Southern Chamber’s ongoing business programs, operate the region’s off icial visitor center, suppor t local projects, and assist with grant funding and destination marketing campaigns throughout the year.

Although the 2019 Chowderfest is still pretty close in our rearview mirror, the Chowderfest Committee has already begun plans for a spectacular 32nd Chowderfest Weekend scheduled for October 3 & 4, 2020.

Continued From Page 13 The Narcan could take effect right away or it could take a few minutes, depending on what they took and how much, she said.

Each Narcan kit comes with a breathing mask and two spray doses of Narcan, so if they do not regain consciousness after the first dose, spritz the other nostril with the second dose. Meanwhile, continue rescue breaths until EMS arrives.

Heil said many addicts continue to use drugs because the pain of withdrawal is so bad they think they’re going to die. After the victim regains consciousness, they will be “confused and not happy” because the

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Continued From Page 12 For Manhattan (red): • Grand Champion: Lefty’s Tavern • 2nd Place: Shore Fire Grille • 3rd Place: Bistro 14 Lefty’s Tavern remains on top as the reigning champion of Manhattan chowder.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase For 2020

NEW JERSEY – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2019. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to

$137,700 from $132,900.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail in early December about their new benefit amount.

Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2020, when announced, will be available at medicare.gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2020 are announced.

Final 2020 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola.

Fifth Annual “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza”

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host its fifth annual “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza” at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23. The cosplay contest will occur at 3 p.m. to round out the event.

FanNation is a multi-genre fandom convention for science fiction, gaming, comic books, animation, anime, fantasy, horror, steampunk, and everything in between.

Programming will be geared toward adults and teens 12+.

FanNation will feature panels, workshops, presentations, crafts, meetups, presentations, gaming competitions, scavenger hunts, an escape room, an anime quiz

show, and a cosplay contest. Guests will include authors, artists, performers, and cosplay groups. Among the topics of the panels and workshops are anime, cosplaying, drawing comics, geek-themed cooking and crafts, and gaming.

Attendees can meet Andrea Towers, author of “Geek Girls Don’t Cry: Real-Life Lessons from Fictional Female Characters.”

There will be a geeky storytime and mermaid storytime for younger attendees.

To register for FanNation and the Andrea Towers program, call the branch at 732349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.

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Continued From Page 4 might lose its protected status.

So, for example, if enough renters and house flippers start encroaching on the community, it will eventually be less than 80 percent seniors.

Generally speaking, federal law overpowers state law. In fact, the attorney for Brick Township, Kevin Starkey, stated during a Township Council meeting that the state bill would not turn over the federal protections.

An article about this, published first in The Brick Times, was brought up during the town hall. Connors, an attorney, had a different opinion.

“If you have two attorneys, you can have two different opinions. If you have three attorneys, you can have three different opinions,” Connors said. Therefore, it could give someone legal ground to circumvent the federal law.

The language in the bill, however, references state law. As Judy Noonan pointed out, the part of the bill is 46:8E-16. This reads “Limitations on restraints on alienation shall only defeat provisions of the declaration restricting sales or leasing of units if they violate the “Law Against Discrimination,” P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.).” The “Law Against Discrimination” that is noted is a state law. Therefore, it could be a loophole for buyers to dodge the age requirement.

A Coalition of Berkeley senior communities, overseen by Noonan, stated that a 55+ restriction is consistent with HOPA and the Fair Housing Act. Going back to the beginning, the State Department of Community Affairs allowed the developer Hovsons to create several senior communities decades ago, the Coalition stated. The DCA had no objection to a 55+ community back then.

The Coalition was also concerned that the bill doesn’t expressly take into account the history of senior communities governing themselves and operating as age-restricted

Local Opposition Many local elected officials spoke against the bill, often drafting resolutions in opposition of it.

The Ocean County Freeholders were one of these governing bodies.

“Our seniors chose to move into these communities in part because they would have a strong voice in making local decisions,” Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said. “They do not want, nor do they need, Trenton’s interference in how their neighborhoods are governed.”

As stated earlier, only two senators voted against this measure, Connors and Holzapfel.

The 9th District delegation requested that the bill die in committee. They received petitions with more than 5,000 signatures of people vehemently opposed to the bill.

Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove have vowed to vote against it if it comes to an Assembly vote.

Berkeley Township Council passed a resolution against the bill as well.

“We stand united with our 55 plus communities, in strong opposition to Trenton’s over-reach to govern and adopt a policy in homeowner associations and condo complexes,” said Mayor Carmen Amato.

“Our homeowner associations in our age-restricted communities are all well run, by highly qualified and dedicated volunteers. They all serve their prospective communities very well. They understand the needs of the residents they serve and govern accordingly.

“We are deeply concerned that if this legislation is signed into law, Trenton will no doubt force its will on and meddle in association business. That is completely wrong.

Trenton should focus its efforts and energies on getting its own house in order, before meddling in our homeowner’s associations,” Amato said.

Toms River and Brick Township Councils also opposed the bill.

Hearing Discusses How We Can Protect NJ Schools Better

By Kimberly Bosco WASHINGTON, DC – On Sept. 26, Director Jared M. Maples of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) testified as part of the hearing, “Engaging the Community: Perspectives on School Security,” to discuss Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery in our schools.

The hearing was meant to provide updates on a variety of measures and initiatives by NJOHSP and its partners to protect students and staff throughout New Jersey.

“The safety of our children and those charged with their care are paramount,” said Maples. “We must do all that is necessary to provide students and staff with a sense of comfort and security in their learning environments, and parents and guardians deserve the peace of mind that their children will return to them at the end of the school day. Governor Murphy’s administration remains committed to combining all State resources to continue achieving that goal.”

In an effort to stay ahead of the curve, the NJOHSP conducts trainings for school personnel and the community on how to recognize and report suspicious activity.

An ongoing focus in NJOHSP’s efforts is expanding security, with particular emphasis on mass gatherings; understanding common vulnerabilities of these areas and

events where large numbers of people gather; and ensuring that everyone, including schoolchildren, know what actions to take if they face emergency situations.

“Like many Americans, I am heartbroken by the alarming cycle of violent acts taking place in our nation’s schools. My subcommittee’s hearing was an opportunity for stakeholders, like the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, to discuss ongoing challenges in school safety and provide critical feedback to Congress,” said US Representative Donald M. Payne Jr. (NJ-10). “I appreciate Director Maples’ testimony before the subcommittee, as it gave Congress a better understanding of the complex challenges our state faces in protecting New Jerseyans. I look forward to continuing to work with Director Maples to ensure that New Jersey’s students can focus on being students.”

Kathy Martinez-Prather, Director of the Texas School Safety Center; Lauren Hogg, survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, and co-founder of March For Our Lives; and Max Schachter, father of slain Parkland victim Alex Schachter, also testified before the Subcommittee.

For more information, contact NJOHSP’s Communications Team at communications@njohsp.gov.

Ocean County Library Closed November 5

TOMS RIVER – All branches of the Ocean County Library will be closed Nov. 5 for Election Day. They will reopen Nov. 6.

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the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org.

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The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act Robert C. Shea Esq. By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates On October 29, New Jersey became the 10th state to enact a statewide mandatory paid-sick-leave law. The New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act requires that nearly all New Jersey employers provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to covered employees.

Here is an overview of what New Jersey employers need to know: Who Is Covered?

Covered employees: The act applies to most employees working in the state “for compensation.” The act expressly excludes employees in the construction industry employed under a collective bargaining agreement, per diem healthcare employees, and public employees who already have sick leave benefits.

Covered employers: The act broadly applies to any business entity, irrespective of size, that employs employees in the state of New Jersey, including a temporary help service firm. It expressly excludes public employers required to provide their employees with sick leave.

How Is Leave Accrued?

Accrual period: The act requires employers to designate any period of 12 consecutive months as a “benefit year.” Employers cannot change the established benefit year without first notifying the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Under the act, current employees begin accruing sick time on the effective date of the act. New employees hired after the effective date of the act begin accruing sick time on the first date of their employment.

Accrual limits: In each benefit year, an employee will accrue up to 40 hours of sick time at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Alternatively, an employer may “frontload” the full 40 hours at the beginning of the benefit year. Employers with existing paid time off (PTO), personal days, vacation days and sick-day policies may utilize those policies to satisfy the requirements of the act as long as employees can use the time off as required by the act.

In the case of a temporary help service firm placing an employee with client firms, paid sick leave will accrue on the basis of the total time worked on assignment with the firm, not separately for each client firm to which the employee is assigned.

How Can Leave Be Used?

Employers are not required to permit employees to use more than 40 hours of sick leave in a benefit year. Employees can use accrued sick time after the 120th day of their first date of employment for the following reasons: • Diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—an employee’s own mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Aid or care for a covered family member during diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—the family member’s mental or physical illness, including preventive medical care.

• Circumstances related to an employee’s or their family member’s status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence (including the need to obtain related medical treatment, seek counseling, relocate or participate in related legal services).

• Closure of an employee’s workplace or of a school/childcare of an employee’s child because of a public official’s order relating to a public health emergency.

• Time to attend a meeting requested or required by school staff to discuss a child’s health condition or disability.

The act broadly defines “family member” to include individuals related by blood to the employee or whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.

Employers may not require an employee to find a replacement to cover the employee’s absence.

Carryover and Payout Rules Maximum carryover: The act does not require employers to permit employees to carry over more than 40 hours of accrued sick time in a single benefit year.

Optional buyout: Employers may, but are not obligated to, offer to pay employees for their unused accrued sick time in the final month of the benefit year. If employees agree to receive the payment, they may choose a payment for the full amount of their unused accrued sick time or for 50 percent of such time.

The payment amount shall be based on the same rate of pay that the employee earns at the time of the payment. If an employer frontloads the entire amount of sick time, it must either pay the employee for the full amount of unused accrued sick time in the final month of the employer’s benefit year or carry forward any unused sick time to the next benefit year. Employee approval is not required.

In What Increments Can Workers Use Leave?

The act provides employers with the discretion to choose the increments in which its employees may use accrued sick time.

However, the largest increment chosen may not be larger than the number of hours an employee was scheduled to work in a given shift. For example, if an employee is scheduled to work a 7-hour shift, the employer cannot mandate that the employee use paid sick

time in increments of eight hours.

What Happens Upon Transfer, Separation or Reinstatement?

Transfer of employment to a related or successor employer: If an employee is employed by a successor employer or transferred to a separate division, entity or location of the same Michael J. Deem employer, the employee will retain and be entitled to use all accrued sick time.

Separation of employment: Unless the employer has a policy or collective bargaining agreement providing for the payment of accrued sick leave upon termination, resignation, retirement or other separation from employment, the act does not require the employer to pay employees for unused accrued sick leave upon the separation from employment.

Reinstatement of employment: If an employee is separated from employment but then reinstated within six months, all of the employee’s unused and accrued sick time must be reinstated.

What Notice and Documentation Is Required?

Foreseeable absences: Employers may require advance notice, not to exceed seven calendar days, of the intention to use the leave and the expected duration. Employers may require employees to make a reasonable effort to schedule the use of sick leave in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the operations of the employer. Employers may prohibit employees from using foreseeable sick leave on certain dates, and require reasonable documentation if sick leave that is not foreseeable is used during those dates.

Unforeseeable absences: Employers may require employees to give notice of the intention to use the leave as soon as practicable, provided that the employer has notified the employee of this requirement.

Absences of three days or more: If an employee is absent for at least three consecutive days, the employer may require documentation that confirms that the employee used sick leave for a covered purpose.

What Are the Notice and Record-Keeping Rules?

Employers must post a notification of employees’ rights under the act and provide employees with a written copy of the notice within 30 days after the department has issued a model notice and each time thereafter when an employee is hired or requests such a notice. Additionally, employers must retain records documenting hours worked by employees and paid sick time taken by employees for a period of five years and permit the department access to those records.

What If We Have a Collective Bargaining Agreement?

The act does not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that is in effect at the time of the effective date of the act, at least until the CBA expires. Even then, employees or their representatives may waive the rights under the act during the negotiation of the CBA. What About Local Paid-Sick-Leave Laws?

The act preempts all existing and future municipal ordinances in New Jersey regarding paid sick time.

How Will the Law Be Enforced?

Employees may sue their employers for violating the act and can seek actual damages suffered as a result of the violation, plus an equal amount of liquidated damages.

How Does the Anti-Retaliation Provision Work?

The anti-retaliation provision of the act includes a rebuttable presumption that an employer’s actions are unlawful if it takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of the employee engaging in activity protected under the act. This includes such actions as filing a complaint with the department, cooperating with an investigation, opposing policies and practices that are unlawful under the act, or informing other individuals of their rights under the act.

What Should Employers Do Now? In anticipation of the effective date of this new law, you should review your paid time off, vacation or other paid leave policies to determine whether you will have to implement a paid-sicktime policy for any of your employees or amend your existing policies to ensure compliance with the act. You should also inform managers and supervisors of any new policy changes and of the importance of the provisions of the law prohibiting retaliation.

You should also consider revising your employee handbooks to account for these changes. For example, if you choose not to pay out accrued but unused sick leave upon termination, you must make that abundantly clear in your written policies. Finally, you should be on the lookout for the poster and template notice issued by the Department.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE The Ocean County Library Joins National Effort To Provide Unlimited Copies Of New eBook

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is joining public libraries nationwide in a new digital reading program, the Libraries Transform Book Pick, which offers access to the same ebook for a twoweek period. The first ebook selection is the newly released title “After the Flood”

by Kassandra Montag, published by William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

“After the Flood” will be available through Oct. 21 through the Ocean County Library at theoceancountylibrary.org. Readers will only need a library card and the Libby app to download a free copy of the ebook to their device. There will be no waitlist or holds for the title.

“After the Flood” is an inventive and riveting climate fiction saga from a promising new author. In a starred review, Booklist states, “Montag’s thrilling debut takes place in a future climate-change-altered world overrun by water… Anchored by a complicated, compelling heroine, this

gripping, speculative, high-seas adventure is impossible to put down.” Karen Slaughter, international bestselling author of “The Last Widow,” calls Montag “a visionary new talent!”

The Libraries Transform Book Pick is a collaboration between the American Library Association (ALA) and Rakuten OverDrive. The program gives public libraries and their staff the opportunity to bring readers in their community together to discover a new ebook and celebrate the very best in reading.

The selection of “After the Flood” for the Libraries Transform Book Pick was made in consultation with experts at Booklist, the book review magazine of the ALA. For more information about the Libraries Transform Book Pick, visit ilovelibraries. org/libraries-transform-book-pick. You can also follow the Libraries Transform Book Pick on ALA’s Facebook and Twitter and join the discussion on social media using the hashtag #LTBookPick.

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Grunin Center Presents Pianist Zee Zee

TOMS RIVER — Imaginative and electrifying pianist Zee Zee visits the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, for an installment of the Center’s Afternoon Recital Series.

Zee Zee began her musical training in Germany at the age of 5. When she subsequently returned to her native China, she became one of the most sought-after young artists in the nation, collaborating with leading Chinese orchestras, with whom she retains a close link.

Described as “full of enthusiasm and glamour, radiating the vigor of youth” by Chinese Gramophone, Zee Zee’s interpretations and communicative abilities have been praised as “taking us to another reality ... bright, expressive and moving to the extreme” (Belgischer Rundfunk), while her creative maturity has been hailed as “a powerful, passionate, and compelling representation of pure artistry” by the Los Angeles Times.

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Zee’s fi rst album, featuring Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G and Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Zee Zee regularly works with some of today’s foremost conductors, including Xian Zhang, Marin Alsop, Michał Nesterowicz, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Charles Dutoit, and Neeme Järvi. She has performed with leading orchestras and has given a number of notable recitals, including at the Wigmore Hall in London, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the Lincoln Center in New York, the Vancouver Recital Society, and Hong Kong’s Premiere Performances.

A passionate chamber musician, Zee Zee also regularly performs with the Z.E.N. Trio, alongside violinist Esther Yoo and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of OCt 19 - OCt 25

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Full Moon in your sign may make you more aware of how you interact with others and how relationships affect your self-image. Make the most of this opportunity by not being attached to how things go so much as observing them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be at peace with yourself and show great affection for loved ones in spite of the many difficulties and harsh realities the world could present. You could be a shoulder to cry on, or you could lend a hand for someone who needs a little extra T.L.C. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have plenty of imagination and can relate to people who are challenged by difficult circumstances. You might want to hold off on purchases during the first part of the week, as something you buy may prove disappointing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Since your sign is ruled by the Moon, every Full Moon marks the end of one tiny cycle and the beginning of another. Your daily routines may be focused on domestic matters and career success as the next week unfolds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Ethical questions and issues could present problems that make your workplace environment challenging in the first half of the week. Dissatisfaction with your possessions or your home base can make you feel awkward and out of sorts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may be willing to take risks in the week ahead, but circumstances might not be in your favor. Don’t begin a home remodeling job or any project that is outside your field of expertise, as things could easily go wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Full Moon in your opposite sign could trigger a subtle shift in your relationships during the upcoming week.

You may notice that other people tend to mirror your moods and attitudes. Focus on empowering others to do better.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make a concentrated effort to be congenial as well as concise. People may look for the downside of every proposal, and unfounded suspicions may interfere with logic. Put off key decisions until the last half of the week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money isn’t the only thing that defines your self-worth.

Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into buying anything that you don’t really need just to prove a point. Focus on good communications in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today’s Full Moon could mark a peak in frustrated ambitions. In the week ahead you may choose to dispose of items that no longer serve their purpose or fulfill your needs. Remain vigilant about paying your bills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your good taste can be demonstrated by the way you arrange your furniture or the colors you choose for your wardrobe. Take a break from negative news and gossip in the week ahead and focus on tranquil subjects.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Treat your body like a temple in the week ahead to find the peace and tranquility you prefer. You will feel more attractive than usual to your special someone. Put financial decisions on the back burner and focus on togetherness.

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NARFE Ocean County Recruiting New Members

OCEAN COUNTY – NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Ocean County Chapter 637 is reaching out to all active and retired federal employees, spouses and annuitants. If your future security is tied to Federal retirement benefits, you are eligible to join our Chapter.

NARFE is the only organization dedicated to solely protect and preserve the benefits of all Federal workers and retirees. NARFE in-

forms you of any development and proposals that affect your compensation, retirement and health benefits. NARFE is also a social organization. We have six meetings a year with guest speakers on a very broad range of topics.

We also have a holiday party in December.

You receive a monthly NARFE magazine and Chapter Newsletters. So please join us.

For more information, call Shirley Veiga, President, at 732-408-7482.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Easy-On-The-Host Pork Chops Get A Tangy Twist

By Wolfgang Puck People often tell me that when they invite friends over for a dinner party, they realize too late that they’ve been overly ambitious, planning elaborate menus with too many ingredients and too much preparation. Even if the food turns out great, as it usually does, the hosts find themselves exhausted the next morning and swear that they’ll wait a long time before entertaining again - and maybe plan something easier next time.

My best advice when entertaining at home is to keep it simple, both in the shopping list and in the cooking.

Your guests won’t care about how complicated the food you serve may be. It’s deliciousness that counts most. And everyone will enjoy the evening more if you, the host or hostess, are relaxed enough to be able to have fun yourself and put all who have gathered around your table at ease.

How do you do this? One good trick I’ve learned is to start with a relatively easy recipe or two that are so familiar that guests relax the moment they see the food, and that then have just a slightly different twist, something that perks up your guests’ interest the moment they smell and then taste the food.

For a perfect example, look no further than the pair of recipes - one main dish, one side - I share here from Aram Mardigian, a longtime member of my culinary team who serves as executive chef of the Wolfgang Puck American Grille in the Borgata Hotel, Casino, and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey: Pomegranate-Glazed Pork Chops with Cauliflower au Gratin.

To me, pork chops are a perfect main dish meat for autumn entertaining. Robust and juicy, they have the ability to make every meal feel like a feast.

The twist Aram adds to this recipe can be found in the marinade, in which the chops sit overnight: a mixture of tangy-sweet pomegranate juice and pomegranate molasses, now widely available in well-stocked supermarkets or online; and a selection of seasonings that perfectly complement the meat’s savory-sweet flavor.

The cauliflower makes an ideal companion to the chops. That vegetable has been enjoying a jump in popularity lately, as a lighter alternative to potatoes.

But you can still make it lavish, as this recipe does with its combination of cream, cheeses, and a topping of coarse breadcrumbs that form a golden-brown crust - gratin, in French - that forms while it bakes in the oven.

Cooking the two dishes is simple and easy to coordinate, so they’ll be done and ready to serve at the same time. The result will be a beautiful plateful of food that will delight both you and your guests, while leaving you relaxed enough to enjoy your own dinner party.

POMEGRANATE-GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN Serves 6 PORK CHOPS: 6 bone-in pork chops, each 1 to 11/2 inches (2.5 to 3.75 cm) thick 2 cups (500 ml) pomegranate juice 2 cups (500 ml) pomegranate molasses 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) packed brown sugar

3 ounces (185 ml) soy sauce 4 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted in a dry skillet over low heat until fragrant, then cooled and cracked with a meat mallet or heavy pan 1 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 bunch scallions, chopped Kosher salt CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN: 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 medium-sized white onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 pound (500 g) fresh raw bite-sized cauliflower florets 1 quart (1 l) heavy cream Kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarse dry breadcrumbs Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish Start marinating the pork a day ahead. Arrange the chops in a nonreactive dish or pan large enough to hold them in a single layer. In a mixing bowl, stir together the pomegranate juice and molasses, granulated and brown sugars, soy sauce, canola oil, coriander, peppercorns, garlic, and scallions.

Pour over the pork chops, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.

The next day, about 1 hour before serving, remove the chops from the refrigerator and set aside at room temperature.

Immediately start preparing the cauliflower. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, melt half of the butter over medium heat.

Add the onion and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent but not yet browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cauliflower and continue cooking, stirring frequently, 5 minutes longer. Stir in the cream and 1 tablespoon salt. Raise the heat slightly, bring to a boil, and stir in half of the Parmesan. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is tender enough to pierce with a sharp knife tip and the liquid is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Taste the liquid, adjust the seasonings with more salt, and add pepper to taste.

With the remaining butter, grease a large gratin dish. Spoon the cauliflower and sauce into the dish.

Scatter the blue cheese evenly over the surface.

Evenly sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan.

Transfer the gratin dish to the oven and bake until the sauce is bubbling and the top is nicely browned, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook the pork chops. Preheat to medium heat a broiler, an indoor grill, or 1 or 2 large, heavy ridged grill pans large enough to hold all the chops comfortably in a single layer. Remove the chops from the marinade, shake off excess liquid, and season on both sides with salt. Cook the chops, turning them once, until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center not touching bone registers 145°F (63°C), 10 to 15 minutes total time. Transfer the chops to a platter, cover with heavy-duty foil, and leave to rest for a few minutes before serving.

To serve, spoon the cauliflower onto one side of individual heated serving plates. Place a chop on the other side, leaning it slightly against the cauliflower. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

(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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