2019-10-26 - The Toms River Times

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Development – or, as some would say, overdevelopment – has been an emotional issue in Toms River for a number of years.

Toms River was a sleepy township where everyone seemed to know each other until the Garden State Parkway interchange opened in 1954, then the flood of new people came in. According to census data, the population in 1950 was 7,707 and by 1970, it was 43,751. In 2010, it was 91,239, and that doesn’t count summer residents.

Republican Councilman Maurice “Mo” Hill is

running against Democrat Jonathan Petro for a four-year term as mayor. Both candidates pointed out the difference between “bad” development (large residential neighborhoods) and “good” development (businesses and jobs).

For this newspaper’s election coverage, both candidates were asked the same three questions.

Their answers are being spaced out over three articles since the issues are so important. Last week was the first article, which was about taxes (If you missed it, you can find this article on (Mayoral - See Page 10)

The Halloween Parade: What You Need To Know

By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – Ghosts and ghouls will descend upon downtown Toms River, but it’s nothing to be scared of. You won’t have anything to worry about if you take the following information to heart.

As the second largest Halloween parade in the world, it is expected to have 6,000 participants and 100,000 viewers, according to Toms River Fire Company No. 1, which has been in charge of it.

The parade will be (Parade - See Page 5)

–Photos by Bob Vosseller Last year’s Halloween parade brought out all sorts of strange characters.

Gordon Ramsay Surprises Local Girl Following Viral Post

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Unsurprisingly, the state cuts to aid for the Toms River Regional School District were high on the list of problems that school board candidates wanted to tackle.

There are six candidates for a single, threeyear seat on the board. None of them are incumbents. Each candidate was asked to list their most recent employment and experience in serving the community. They were also asked to set forward what their plan is for the school district. Their answers are being presented in alphabetical order.

Financial figures could not be independently verified by press time. The election will be Nov. 5.

Jeff Dingsor Jeff Dingsor owns and operates Acme Video Productions.

“As a small business owner, I know how to control spending and balance a budget, which is exactly what we need on the school board at a time like this,” he said. “Year after year we face millions in state aid cuts. Yet, In the last 5 years, the school board has increased spending by $11 million. Coupled with state aid cuts, taxes have risen by $21 million in that same five-year period. We’re really going to have to hold the line on spending, and if elected I’ll make that one of my top priorities.”

He’s an active member of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce.

“I have no experience in public office, but I look at that as an asset. People are tired of career politicians and the cronyism associated with local politics,” he said.

“The biggest two issues I see impacting our district in coming years is the rising costs associated with transportation to private schools outside of the township, and the five-year pattern of increasing spending coupled with decreasing state aid,” he said. “The recent decision to bus students to private schools in Lakewood has opened a Pandora’s box that must be shut. As required by state law, we used to just offer a small stipend to students attending private schools outside of the township (School - See Page 6)

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Ramsay:

Continued From Page 1 on his social media page. Flores shared a post to social media earlier this week, hoping to garner enough attention to nab a meet and greet with the famous chef for his daughter.

The post read: “she is freaking out because he is in town filming. She is a HUGE fan!

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ing this until she meets him. She wanted to use her Make A Wish to meet him. Please help this message fi nd a way to Gordon Ramsay! She is a great kid and Gordon Ramsay is her idol! She’d even be happy with a phone call from him. Her room has a cardboard cut out of Gordon…she LOVES him. Please help a little girl with cancer get her wish!”

In the post, a photo shows 12-year-old Kallista rocking her short pixie cut with

blond on top, somewhat mirroring Ramsay’s own signature cut, holding a sign that says “Cancer Can Suck It.” Less than 24 hours after the post went up, Flores stood next to Ramsay at Kallista’s school, preparing the surprise of her life.

“This fine individual right here is actually at my daughter’s school,” began Flores, standing next to Ramsay in the video.

“To be here in Toms River in between shoots…I’m just absolutely panicking,” said

Ramsay, joking about his own poor performance record at school as a kid. Ramsay was in Toms River filming an episode of his show “Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back” at Caneda’s White Rooster.

“I can’t wait to meet her,” he added.

Flores provided Ramsay with a little bit of background on Kallista’s illness, stating that she was diagnosed last May and now has one year of treatment left to go.

She is now in what is considered the maintenance phase in treating B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, her father said in a later interview.

Moments before Kallista came through the door, her father noted “There’s going to be a lot of tears.”

His prediction was right. As Kallista rounded the corner and saw Ramsay, she tossed her belongings to the ground and broke into sobs of pure excitement and surprise before running straight to Ramsay for a big hug.

“When I see strong girls like you, having three of my own…you inspire me,” Ramsay told her.

Between happy tears and jokes about music class, Ramsay managed to make the surprise even better with some macaroons, cake, and cupcakes. Although, he admitted he did not make them himself. He had picked them up at Confections of a Rock$tar in Asbury Park.

Flores added that watching Ramsay’s shows “got her through her cancer treatment.”

“That’s all she did the whole four months she was in the hospital, we watched cooking show after cooking show,” he added.

The pair shared a macaroon and Ramsay provided Kallista with a bit of inspirational advice: “You are a strong winner, remember that,” he said.

Ramsay left off with a promise to keep in touch. Kallista responded “Yes please.”

The chef had another surprise for the family. That night, Flores received an email that his daughter’s GoFundMe (gofundme. com/f/teamkallista) had reached its goal.

That was impossible, he thought, because it was so far away. He checked and sure enough, one donation put it over the top.

Ramsay had donated $10,133, matching the exact amount that was in there at the time.

Flores said he gathered the family together in a hug and everyone started crying.

This kind of money is incredibly important. Kallista’s co-pay is just under $1,100 a month. You read that correctly: $1,100 every month. That’s like having an additional mortgage payment.

Another example of how expensive it is to get sick: her hospital bill was once $4.2 million. Insurance took care of most of that, but the fact that the family was still responsible for $25,000 was adding insult to injury. The first prescription they ever picked up cost $643.

That night, she crashed as the excitement died down and the steroids and the chemo kicked in, but she perked up again when she realized that Ramsay started following her on Instagram.

“If there was ever a kid who deserved to meet her idol, it’s her,” he said. “She’s an inspiration for other kids with cancer that their dreams can come true.”

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Parade:

Continued From Page 1 held on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m., with a postponement date of Nov. 1 if needed.

Route 9 (also known as Main Street or Route 166) and Highland Avenue will be shut down at 4:45 p.m.

The parade route will start at Highland Parkway’s intersection with Route 9 and head south. It will turn left onto Washington Avenue, ending at the intersection with Hooper Avenue.

The parade’s grand marshal will be Joseph Placente, who first attended the parade in 1937. He served in the U.S. military as an airborne radio operator on B-29s stateside, and then on ships during Korea.

He has been a member of Fire Company No. 2 since 1958, honored in 1968 as New Jersey Fireman of the Year for his saving another’s life. He entered the New Jersey Senior Olympics at age 65 and is known for carrying the American flag to the finish line in local 5K races.

To keep up to date, visit Facebook.com/ TRFCHalloweenParade or TRFC1.org/ Halloween.

If You Are Part Of The Parade There will be some changes from previous years for those participating in the parade.

All participants must be at the Toms River Shopping Center (the intersection of Route 9 and Route 37) by 6 p.m.

There will be no staging in the front of the shopping center, said parade chairman Ken Beck, a firefighter with Co. 1.

Walkers will be staged on Highland Park-

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The bands will be dropped off behind the shopping center, not in front. Staff will be facilitating how the school buses drop the bands off and putting them in the correct marching order.

Participants must register in person at the firehouse on Robbins Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration is free, but donations are welcome.

There are rumble strips on Route 9, so walkers should be careful while they walk.

Parents are encouraged to pick up their children at the front of the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, at the corner of Washington Street, where the parade terminates.

If You Are Watching The Parade For viewers, very little has changed for this year.

Bring blankets and chairs if you can.

However, it’s a good idea to arrive about two hours early to get settled. But, if you can’t sit where you intended, be flexible and have a back-up plan.

People will not be allowed to sit in intersections of side streets, because emergency vehicles will need access.

Be mindful of the weather and dress appropriately.

The best place for parking might be the garage located at Madison Avenue between Hooper and Hadley avenues. It is free. Any vehicles parking on side streets must be 1,000 feet off the corner.

For those requiring wheelchair access, please call the firehouse at (732) 349-0144.

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School:

Continued From Page 1 and we should have just continued to do so.

“There are over 130 private schools in Lakewood and transportation costs exceed $30 million a year there. The private school busing model hasn’t worked out in Lakewood, and it won’t work here in Toms River either. If elected, I’ll fight to overturn that decision and to prevent an expansion in private school busing.”

This ties in with the other big issue: state aid reductions.

“Recent State Aid cuts resulted in the elimination of 77 positions, but this School Board still found the money to give the superintendent his bonus and to increase the salaries of his assistant superintendents,” he said. “We need people on the School Board that will put students and their education ahead of salary increases for administrators.

“Taxes continue to spiral out of control. In the last five years, school taxes increased by over $21 million,” he said. “While part of that can be attributed to state aid cuts, this School Board has increased spending by over $11 million in that same five year period.

“I’ve been knocking on doors around town, and every time I meet a teacher in the district, they seem unhappy about the direction of our schools. I would like the school board to open up more direct communications with teachers, to assess and address the quality of education that is being offered in our schools. Teachers know how to teach and they understand how children learn. We need to know what teachers are thinking and seeing. To do that, we need to make them part of the conversation,” he said.

Kathleen Eagan Kathleen Eagan worked for the Toms River Schools beginning in 1973, and retired three years ago. She was the past president of the Toms River Education Association and also the Ocean County Council of Education Association.

This is the first time she is running for office, but said that her work with the associations and meeting with legislators to discuss education give her the experience necessary to be a strong advocate for teachers and students.

“The biggest issues facing Toms River Schools is the wasteful spending,” she said.

“Since we lost a large amount in state funding, our Board needs to take a hard look on how money is being spent. Three years ago, our district knew the Sandy hurricane money was not going to be available in the future, however, Toms River did not curve spending enough.

All expenditures must be scrutinized as to the necessity; of course, any controlled spending cannot affect the education of our students.

She would also like to address the courses being offered and ways to bring standardized test scores higher.

“Teachers are doing their jobs, however, curriculum is guided by assistant superintendents,” she said. “Also, I would be willing, with consent, to investigate districts with the same demographics who have achieved higher standardized test scores.”

The board needs to address transparency, she said.

“The public should be made aware of each member’s vote and if a ‘no’ vote is made, an explanation of the reason for this vote should follow,” she said, adding that one solution could be a page on the website showing exactly

where the money is being spent monthly.

Wendell Ferandos Wendell Ferandos works for S&H inventory services. “This is an auditing firm that primarily works with ShopRite and QuickChek.

However, we do take contracts from warehouses and any other business that needs their inventory audited,” he said.

He has never held elected office, but has been involved in local groups.

“I volunteered for a group called WolfPac,” he said. “Their goal is to get money out of politics.

As you know, the corrupting influence of money is eroding our democracy and has basically destroyed it at the federal level. I have also worked on assemblyman John Wisniewski’s campaign for governor in 2017. While I was campaigning for the assemblyman, I was also campaigning for myself. In 2017 I ran for town Councilman for the third Ward, along with Laurie Huryk. In 2018 I worked for a group called Progressive Turn Out Project in the 11th congressional district. We played a role in the election of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.

“I think the biggest issue is the lack of resources for our teachers,” he said. “In other countries teachers are revered and given all the resources that they need. In our country we give a $1.9 trillion tax break to the people that need it the least. Right now, our teachers buy stationary and other supplies out of their own pockets and as the tax code is now, they cannot write those expenses off.”

“One of the most public and recent issues have been one of hate and intolerance,” he said, referencing a board member who is not running for re-election after a fervor erupted when some of his Facebook posts were considered anti-Islamic. “Why are people like this in a position to influence our young people? This is completely outrageous…We need to let the school district know that this is not who we are. And we can do that by electing reasonable, thoughtful, compassionate, forward thinking people.

“I’d like to ensure that the teachers have all of the equipment and resources they require to do their jobs. I’d also like to see them get paid a little more,” he said. “For God’s sake, these people are shaping the minds of our young people and they are doing it pay check to pay check, scraping by. The purchasing power of the average American is not what it was 40 years ago. Why are educators treated as a pariah or some kind of necessary nuisance that we just have to put up with? These people need to be held in great esteem; these people need to be revered. This job is very difficult yet very rewarding and we need to pay our teachers a commensurate salary to reflect that fact.

“I don’t claim to be an expert but I would be open to hearing and debating the merits of anything new that might help our district,” he said.

Sean Monahan Sean Monahan is a Certified Financial Planner and owns a financial planning office in Toms River, in business for 17 years.

“Prior to that, I graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a secondary education teaching degree. I taught high school history at Prologue Alternative High School in Chicago, before becoming a manager at a group home for at risk youth,” he said.

“I have never been elected to public office and am not affiliated with any political party,” he said. “I served as president of the board of

directors for KIPP Ascend Charter School in Chicago. KIPP Ascend serves under privileged youth on Chicago’s West Side.”

Locally, he has been a coach for his three children’s teams over the last 10 years in soccer, baseball, basketball and flag football. He is an active member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Seaside Park. He has taught CCD, was a member on the capital campaign committee and served as president of the Parish Council.

“Toms River is faced with very serious state budget cuts. We need to continue to apply pressure to the state to restore funding. At the same time, we need to make sure that we are reviewing all areas of spending,” he said. “Our enrollment is declining, but our transportation costs continue to exponentially increase. Our enrollment since 2014-15 declined over 3%, while our transportation costs have increased by 30% (over $3 million) over the same time frame. This MUST be reviewed and challenged in order to make our district sustainable.

“The teachers’ contract is expiring in the spring of 2020. We need to make sure that we are doing everything possible to retain and attract the best teachers. I do not have any conflicts that would keep me from serving as part of these negotiations,” he said.

“My 4th grader at Hooper Elementary has 29 children in his class this year. His teacher is experienced and doing a great job. I am very concerned that classroom sizes will continue to increase with the expected budget cuts. We cannot be putting this much pressure on our educators,” he said.

“I want to fight to keep the high-quality education and extra-curricular activities that has made Toms River an outstanding district,” he said. “I have loved my experience with the Toms River School District. I have three children (a freshman, 7th and 4th grader).

“The budget cuts are a threat to not only our class sizes, but the programming offered to our students. I will work hard to make sure that the tough times the community faces will have as little impact as possible on the students and teachers,” he said.

Lisa Natale-Contessa Lisa Natale-Contessa has been the vice president, senior marketing official at OceanFirst Bank for 16 years. Before that, she worked for Utah Plastics Group and Tyco International.

She is a certified substitute and paraprofessional in Toms River schools.

She has not held elected office, but has served on the boards of 21 Plus and Community Medical Center. She has also been a CCD Teacher at St. Justin the Martyr, and volunteered as a Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor, builder for Habitat for Humanity, the East Dover PTO, Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and Salvation Army’s Toy for Tots Program.

“I’m going to fight State budget cuts and fight to keep our tax dollars in our district,” she said. Her goals will be to fight to keep taxes stable and scrutinize the budget to ensure fiscal discipline.

On the revenue side of the budget, she wants to increase alternative revenue sources to the budget, such as through events at the RWJ Barnabas Arena. Another important goal is to ensure “we get every dollar of federal block grants available to our district.”

Other ways to address the budget includes cutting professional service contract fees, reducing spending through cooperative

purchasing agreements, and scrutinizing the budget and prioritizing expenses.

In the Buildings and Grounds department, expenses should be prioritized, energy costs should be reduced, and efficiency should be increased.

On the academic front, she will “invest in technology and state-of-the-art educational materials; attract and retain great teachers; and push for more focused learning in smaller classrooms.”

School security is also something that needs to be constantly improved. Two plans for this include implementing programs to effectively address bullying and violence; and to develop programs to combat the root causes of drug addiction.

“As a mom and a taxpayer I have a vested interest in our schools and our town,” she said.

“I believe my education and experience in finance, along with a fresh new perspective, will be a healthy addition to a board inundated with complex financial challenges.

“My vision is to make sure that every child is inspired and challenged to reach their highest potential. I expect students to be prepared, supported, challenged and engaged as individuals. Our schools should offer an innovative curriculum that balances both excellence in the traditional subjects and encourages creative, independent and critical thinkers,” she said.

Brian Quinn Brian Quinn is a practicing municipal engineer.

“Engineering is all about math, and I know that the math doesn’t add up at the Toms River School Board,” he said. “Spending is out of control and taxes continue to rise. If elected to the school board, I’ll make fiscal matters a top priority for the school board.

“For many years I have been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ocean Beach and Bay Club, a community of 988 homes on the barrier island with an annual operating budget of nearly a million dollars. I assisted the community in the tall task of recovering from the extensive damage incurred during Superstorm Sandy,” he said.

He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers as well as an active member of the Ortley Moose Lodge.

“The Trenton Democrats continue to cut aid to Toms River and neighboring shore communities like Brick,” he said. “If elected to the School Board, I’ll fight to make sure we’re getting proper funding from the state, but I’ll also make sure the School Board shows more restraint on fiscal matters. The board has continued to increase spending every year, despite cuts in aid from Trenton, and the result has been rising property taxes. The passage of a $150 million dollar construction referendum is just another example of that. Throughout my career I have had a role in countless infrastructure improvement projects and understand wise spending and working within budget.

If elected to school board, I’ll make sure we reign in spending.

“As an engineer, I value the work done by qualified tradesman. If elected I would like to work with the board and the superintendent to develop more ‘career centered,’ educational programs that provide direction and opportunity for students in the future,” he said. “Trained, trade professionals are in short supply and you can earn a great living working in the trades.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Changing Perceptions On Disability October 22nd was International Stuttering Awareness Day. Stuttering is the only disability people still laugh at but we’re working

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Letters To The Editor Politicians Must Represent Us All Ocean County is once again in the national news because of an unjust decision by our Freeholders, including current Freeholder Deputy Director John Kelly.

Back in 2005, our Freeholders denied the dying wish of a 25-year veteran of the Sheriff’s department, Lt. Laurel Hester, to pass her pension and other survivor benefits to her longtime domestic partner. Although such action was legal under New Jersey state law, John Kelly justified the refusal of survivor benefits based on his personal religious beliefs, arguing it would violate the sanctity of marriage.

The injustice of the Freeholder’s decision brought an immediate public outcry, including from Lt. Hester’s fellow officers. The Freeholders ultimately reversed their decision in a 4-0 vote, with John Kelly not present to vote. But this blot on Ocean County’s reputation is a gift that keeps on giving, drawing negative national attention as the subject of an Oscar winning documentary in 2008

and a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore in 2015.

And now, a tweet by Julianne Moore to her 850,000+ followers has brought renewed attention to John Kelly and the history of bias in Ocean County.

I think it’s time we finally put this sordid history behind us, electing Freeholders who will represent all the citizens of Ocean County. It’s time to clean house. I support Jean Czarkowski and David Wright, leaders of the highest integrity and accomplishment, who are committed to improving the lives of ALL Ocean County residents. I’ll be voting for Jean and David in November.

Nancy Caira Waretown

Kudos To Amato Team On Recreational Opportunities As a Berkeley Township resident, as well as a parent of very active children, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Carmen Amato,

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the Township Council, and the Berkeley Township staff in general for the fantastic recreational setup we are able to enjoy in the township.

For starters, the new turf field at Veterans Park is a welcome addition for the community. It proves to be an efficient and safe place for the Berkeley soccer and football organizations to use during the fall.

The field can also be used for lacrosse, which has become a popular youth sport over the years. Also at Veterans, the softball field has been updated with a new safety fence, lighting, a scoreboard.

I’ve mentioned a lot about Veterans Park, but the partnership with former Major League Pitcher Al Leiter that fixed up and would later become the Leiter Family Baseball Park was tremendous.

When spectators from other towns come here to play, they seem envious of what we have here. These kinds of projects don’t happen overnight - they take significant time, management, and focused leadership to complete. That is a testament to the commitment to provide first-rate facilities and services by Mayor Amato and the Council.

There are other great recreational opportunities to mention. Mayor Amato and the Council worked with the late Ocean County Freeholder, John Bartlett, to rebuild Berkeley Island County Park that includes a water spray park to help keep cool on hot summer days. The rebuilt Butler Beach with a new playground, as well as a fishing and crabbing pier was exceptionally well done. There are also new playgrounds at Dudley Park and Mastapeter Park at Amherst. The new skate park and inclusive merry-goround at Veterans provides

Letters The Editor our children with evenTo more from any American, much what they were here in Toms opportunities.

All of these projects I mention came while Berkeley Township enjoys the second-lowest taxes in Ocean County! The vision and leadership to provide our children with so many wonderful opportunities has earned Mayor Amato and his team my vote!

Please join me November 5th in voting Column A for the Amato Team!

Michelle Tarantino Berkeley

Why Is Trump Above The Law? It’s time - past time - to open a formal impeachment inquiry. One hundred and thirty members of the House have already come out in support.

I want to know why the remaining members (including my member of Congress *), have yet to come on board.

Democrats have had control of the House of Representatives since the beginning of the year and still have yet to hold Trump accountable for his criminal conduct. In my opinion, time’s up.

Trump may lie to the American people, but the evidence does not. Mueller’s report found over a hundred secret communications between Trump’s team and Russia or individuals tied to Russia.

It found that Trump’s own campaign chairman gave polling data to a former Russian intelligence officer. It outlined at least 10 occasions in which Trump obstructed justice, which is a serious crime, to say the least. If you or I did what Trump did, we’d be in jail.

Trump can scream “no collusion” all he wants, but these actions are unacceptable

less from the Commander in Chief who is tasked with protecting our national security.

It’s imperative for our representatives to support a formal impeachment inquiry. Every lawmaker should want to hold Trump accountable for his crimes. We need to send a message that welcoming the help of a foreign government - and obstructing justice to cover it up - will not be tolerated.

Kathy Atkins Forked River * Editor’s note: The congressman for Forked River has called for impeachment.

Keep School Spending Down In Lakewood, publicly funded busing to over 130 private schools has nearly bankrupted the school district - requiring tens of millions in state bailouts, year after year.

I’m Jeff Dingsor and I believe Toms River School Board’s recent decision to bus students to Lakewood private schools has opened a Pandora’s Box that will have devastating consequences for property taxes and on the quality of education in our public schools.

As required by law, the School Board traditionally offered a small transportation stipend to students enrolled in schools outside of the township, and only offered busing to private schools in Toms River. I believe the district’s decision to start busing to 11 private schools in Lakewood establishes a fiscally dangerous precedent, and it must be stopped.

Transportation costs in Lakewood are over $30 Million a year, or roughly thirty times

River just a few years ago.

The private school busing model hasn’t worked out in Lakewood, and it won’t work here in Toms River either. If elected, I’ll fight to overturn this decision and to prevent an expansion in private school busing.

Rising transportation costs are not the only reason I decided to run. Recent State Aid cuts resulted in the elimination of 77 positions, but this School Board still found the money to give the Superintendent his bonus and to increase the salaries of his Assistant Superintendents. We need people on the School Board that will put students and their education ahead of salary increases for administrators.

Taxes continue to spiral out of control. In the last five years, school taxes increased by over 21 million dollars.

While part of that can be attributed to state aid cuts, this School Board has increased spending by over $11 million in that same five year period.* If elected to the School Board, I’ll put a stop to the wasteful spending that is increasing our taxes, and I’ll fight to make sure we’re getting our fair share from Trenton.

Hopefully I can count on you to support me, Jeff Dingsor for School Board. I’ll be in Ballot Position 1. If elected, I’ll represent the taxpayers and students of our community, not special interests or political insiders.

If you have any questions or issues you’d like to discuss, please feel free to contact me at (732) 806-1139.

Jeff Dingsor Toms River * Editor’s note: These figures could not be independently verified as of press time.

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Maurice Hill On Development “We revised our Master Plan in 2017 eliminating any residential development including multi-family development on the Route 9 corridor,” Hill said. The Master Plan is a living document that guides how a town is going to grow.

“During my tenure on the Council we have purchased over 400 acres of open space. In the last two years we have preserved over 50 acres of open space including the Cox Cro Road horse farm, the last horse farm left in Toms River,” he said. “We are looking into a public/private partnership to open an equestrian center on the site and have had discussions with several potential partners.

“The County has also approved for purchase another 50 acres of open space and is reviewing another 20-30 acres for potential purchase with Natural Land Trust Funds,” he said. “We have existing zoning ordinances in our Township Code that will preserve the quality of life in our town.”

The county and the town both collect separate open space taxes that are to be

used for the purchase and maintenance of open space.

“We have designated two areas in Toms River as areas in need of redevelopment,” he said. “We purchased the Red Carpet Inn and have demolished the structure. The Downtown area is a blank canvas that we can design downtown to include a mix of apartments, new restaurants and encourage a revitalization of the area. There is a possibility of a new restaurant at the old Red Carpet Inn site on the branch of the Toms River with a pedestrian walkway over Route 166 so the public can safely walk from the West Water Street area over to Huddy Park/library and Town Hall area.

“The existing boat houses across from the Water Street restaurant has the potential to become another restaurant with a second floor banquet room. We have had discussions about building a parking deck over the existing Huddy Park lot and connecting it via a sky bridge to our existing municipal parking garage thus allowing residents to cross over Water Street safely and walk around the Downtown area. We sent out a request for proposals (RFPs) and received a response from the Capodagli Group which has done a number of redevelopments in Bound Brook, Linden and Hackensack (which is also a county seat) near transportation centers. Toms River’s only transportation center is the NJ Transit Bus Terminal off West Water Street.

“They are drafting proposals for the Downtown Redevelopment which will be presented to the public and Council for comments. It is important to remember that

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the Council controls the redevelopment process. As I said the Downtown area is a blank canvas and there is nothing set in stone however there are NO 10-story apartment complexes even under consideration,” he said in reference to some of Petro’s campaign literature.

The other area in need of redevelopment is off of the Hooper Avenue and Caudina Avenue intersection, in wooded area beyond the Seacourt Pavilion.

“We are awaiting the Veteran Administration’s decision on whether or not they will select our site for their new VA medical clinic,” he said. “The new clinic will be three-four times larger than the present medical clinic in Brick, as it is too small to meet the needs of our local veterans. If selected this will mean increased ratables for Toms River as well as high quality jobs in the medical field as they will be increasing the medical services available at the new clinic. In addition we have had discussions with the U.S. Postal Service to move their postal operations to this site as it is more centrally located for their delivery services. Again, this would add to the ratable base as the facility will be leased and not owned by the USPS.” Jonathan Petro On Development “The word ‘development’ has become profanity in our town of late,” Petro said.

“To be against all development would be shortsighted and contrary to progress. We need to curb overdevelopment, particularly in our green areas.

“Our team believes in responsible redevelopment of various regions of town, including Downtown. We are against the current plan of eight to ten story buildings,” he said.

This is in reference to the recent Waterfront Redevelopment Plan that would allow property owners in the downtown area to knock down and then rebuild higher properties. There would be a maximum of 50 percent of buildings that would be two to four stories. There would be a maximum of 20 percent that would be five to seven stories. There would be a maximum of 10 percent of eight to ten stories. While there are not any proposals for apartment buildings of this size, the plan that was approved at the end of 2017 allows for it.

“We are for increasing convenient parking, bringing in new small businesses and restaurants, and increasing arts and culture options,” he said of his team. “Having additional residential options Downtown would follow, once we provide people a reason to live there. We have to draw people in to visit first, before we can entice them to live there. We may also need to reexamine our town’s Master Plan, to make sure it is serving our residents.”

Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Antique Auto Show & Concert

TOMS RIVER – The Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center held their 14th annual Antique Automobile Show and live concert by The Cameos on Sept. 28.

Happily for all, it was beautiful weather, the antique autos were beautiful as were the people and the event was free!

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Toms River Police Visit Goddard Students

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – The students at the Goddard School on Rte. 70 got a special visit recently from members of the Toms River Police Department as part of Community Helpers month.

“Our community’s safety is one of the biggest responsibilities for our local police department. Officers PJ Gambardella, Kevin and Kevin discussed the importance of policemen in our community, as well as, what to be aware of

during Halloween activities this month,” according to the school.

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Event In Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month TOMS RIVER — Ocean County College will mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October with a speaker presentation and panel discussion, scheduled from 12:30-1:45 p.m. on Monday, October 28, in Room 104 of the Gateway Building, on the OCC main campus in Toms River. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The speaker presentation features Tabitha Comery, a local advocate who will share her personal story of the tragic loss of her sister due to domestic violence.

The panel discussion includes representatives from the following community programs and organizations, all of which fight against domestic abuse: Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, St.

Francis Counseling Service Sexual Abuse & Assault Prevention Program, Ocean County Batterer’s Intervention Program, OCC Campus Security and Title IX Officials, as well as Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Samantha Tucker and Comery.

Local agencies will also be available to share information about their services.

Light refreshments provided by OCC Student Life.

Presented by the OCC Counseling Center in collaboration with the St. Francis Counseling Service Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention Program. For more information, contact the OCC Counseling Center at 732-255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu, or visit go.ocean.edu/counseling.

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “U.S. Census Ocean County Data Workshop for Business” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.

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TOMS RIVER – One of the more stunning projects from the referendum- and ESIP-based Rebuilding Our Schools Initiative was new lighting installed at the John Bennett Indoor Athletic Center (JBAC), a.k.a. the Bubble.

But one of the largest Year 1 projects resulting from the referendum involves what’s happening outside of the Bubble, which is a completely resurfaced surrounding area.

“The Bubble itself is such an eye-drawing attraction that it’s easy not to notice what exists around it,” said Superintendent David Healy. “But the extensive work being completed in the Intermediate East lot will have immense short- and long-term benefits for our students and families.”

What’s nearly complete outside of the JBAC is much more than a newly-paved lot. Improved drainage, new curbing, new walkways, retaining structures, and pristine lining and striping will make the property surrounding the Bubble more efficient than ever, and will positively impact other seemingly unrelated district departments.

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cleaning and resources at the facility. The improvements made both inside and outside of the Bubble will ultimately enable the venue to be utilized 12 months of the year, freeing up space and decreasing the wear and tear at other district locations.

The project, like all of the referendum-based work currently underway, is being overseen by the local engineering firm Maser Consulting PA. Toms River Regional Schools works closely with Maser to schedule, execute, and oversee all of the referendum work taking place throughout the district, and that positive, symbiotic relationship has produced quick turnarounds and impressive results.

“Working closely with the Toms River Regional School District on bringing referendum projects to fruition is the perfect example of how well a partnership functions when both entities are vested in the same vision,” explained Kevin L. Haney, President and COO of Maser Consulting.

“Completing the improvements at the John Bennett Athletic Complex project is just one of our recent accomplishments with the district. As we continue to successfully complete referendum projects, we recognize the overwhelming benefit to the community, and being a part of that process is extremely rewarding.”

The Bubble is one of Toms River’s most recognizable landmarks, and among the district’s most indispensable resources. It’s estimated that approximately 11 million vehicles pass the site on Hooper Avenue each year. Intermediate East utilizes the facility daily across its eight-period day, with up to 100 middle schoolers using the venue per period. Beyond its neighboring school, the Bubble is recognized as one of the area’s most popular athletic sites. Approximately 56 track meets are held there across a fourmonth period each year, including 17 NJSIAA events, a Shore Conference meet, and 17 South Jersey track events, each of which draws between 1,000 and 2,500 participants and spectators.

The site is, in fact, an asset for the entire state, and the rental revenue it generates is a consistent boost to the district’s budget. Fellow school districts (Jackson, Point Pleasant Boro), athletic conferences (Olympic, Greater Middlesex), and nonprofit invitationals (Demarest, Merli, the Midwinter Classic) throughout New Jersey book the Bubble for various events each year.

The work currently taking place in and around the facility will boost the venue’s appeal as a flagship for county and state track and field events and, most importantly, will improve Toms River Regional Schools aesthetically, logistically, and financially.

“It’s difficult to overstate how important this work around the Bubble is,” said Healy. “This not only aims to preserve one of the district’s largest investments and assets for years to come, it helps streamline so many other facets of operations, and makes life safer and better for our students and families.”

The paving project is slated to be completed by mid-October.

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Children’s Art Programs Coming To Island Heights Library

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Island Heights branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Peto’s Palette Pals,” a series of children’s art programs in partnership with the John F. Peto Studio Museum.

John F. Peto was a famous trompe l’oeil (“fool-the-eye”) artist who lived and worked in Island Heights. His home and studio is now a vibrant local museum. Each of the “Peto’s Palette Pals” events will focus on the style of a different artist.

Events will take place on the following Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

• Nov. 9: NC Wyeth • Nov. 30: Henry Mercer • Dec. 14: Clementine Hunter • Dec. 28: Suzy Frelinghuysen and George

L.K. Morris • Jan. 11: The Artists of the Florence Griswold Museum • Jan. 25: Daniel Chester French • Feb. 8: Alice Austen • Feb. 22: Donald Judd The branch is located at 121 Central Ave., Island Heights.

This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission and OceanFirst Foundation, and developed in collaboration with Historic Artist Homes & Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Registration is required for these free events.

To register, call the branch at 732-270-6266 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Toms River Library To Close Early Oct. 31

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 31 for the Halloween parade.

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We encourage our customers to use the library’s online resources, including databases, ebooks, emagazines, and online classes which are available through theoceancountylibrary.org.

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TOMS RIVER – The JBJ Soul Kitchen hosted its 5th Annual Chili Cook-Off this past Saturday, October 5 at the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Toms River. The event brought first responders and community members together for a day of great food and family fun. Local police, EMS and fire departments battled it out for first, second and third place at the annual fall event. This years’ winners were: • 1st place: New Jersey State Police – “Bad Medicine” • 2nd place: Lanoka Harbor First Aid – “Blaze of Glory” • 3rd place: Toms River Fire Company 1 – “The Boys on the Hill” “First and foremost, we want to recognize and thank our local first responders who put their lives on the line day in and day out to protect and keep our community safe,” said Lou Morreale, General Manager, JBJ Soul Kitchen Red Bank and Toms River. “Their continued support of JBJ Soul Kitchen and participation in our annual cook-off allows

us to help those who struggle with food insecurities. We also want to thank community members for their entry donation and coming out to vote, Home Run Entertainment for providing free children’s activities and Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation Inc. for performing throughout the cook-off.”

A record-breaking 350 people were in attendance throughout the day. With a $20 donation, they had the opportunity to taste and vote for their favorite chili, sample a selection of hors d’oeuvres made by JBJ Soul Kitchen’s very own Chef Rob Wood and feast on a pig roast.

In addition, hand-crafted ceramic bowls were available for a $20 Pay It Forward donation as part of a year-long Every Bowl Feeds a Soul effort to raise hunger awareness in the community.

As the winning department, the New Jersey State Police will receive a portion of the entry donations. The rest of the entry and Pay It Forward donations, as well as merchandise sales will go toward JBJ Soul Kitchen.

North Star Holiday Bazaar

TOMS RIVER – St. Andrews United Methodist Church will host a North Star Holiday Bazaar at 1528 Church Rd. on November 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please come join us for live Christmas music, homemade foods, crafts,

lots of vendors, and a children’s only gift shop.

There will also be a Santa pictures, Andy’s Cafe for breakfast & lunch, and A Not Quite Silent Auction. Something for everyone for the holidays!

Craft Show And Flea Market

TOMS RIVER – Greenbriar Woodlands Retirement Community will sponsor a Flea Market and Craft Show on Nov. 2, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m., in the Club House at 1 Kensington Circle. Entrance to the community is located on New Hampshire Ave. For more information, call 732-341-4259.

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Congressman To Hold Veterans Day Town Hall

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TOMS RIVER – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will be holding a town hall meeting focusing on veterans on Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. at Ocean County College’s Gateway Building Lecture Hall.

Veterans throughout the district will be discussing issues important to them, Kim said.

In the past, he has supported a new Veterans Administration clinic in Ocean County, and has introduced legislation to protect veterans from VA mistakes.

“Our town halls are my chance to hear from you on what’s important, and as we approach Veterans Day, hearing from veterans in Ocean and Burlington Counties is one of the most important things we can do,” said Congressman Kim. “Our Congressional District has more veterans than any other in New Jersey, and their issues impact us all.”

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will host its fifth annual “FanNation: The Geekstravaganza” at the Toms River Branch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

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.

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Farmers Market continues every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through November. The Farmers Market is located on The Ocean County Parking Garage Lawn along Hadley Ave. Convenient free parking is available in the Parking Garage.

NJ Jersey Fresh Farmers feature fruits & vegetables, baked goods, Italian specialties, herbs & spices, NJ wine, & more! The first Wednesday of each month celebrates Jersey Fresh Fruit and vegetables. Enter the free raffle for a chance to win the monthly basket of Jersey Fresh produce & other items. For more information, contact Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District: 732-341-8738.

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

The cosplay contest will occur at 3 p.m. to round out the event.

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – As spooky season descends upon Ocean County, officials are working to ensure that the only Halloween scares residents see are the fun kind.

“As Halloween approaches I again ask that our children, parents and drivers pay special attention to safety so everyone can enjoy a safe and spooky holiday,” Freeholder Joseph Vicari said.

Vicari reminds parents to check in on the Megan’s Law website to be aware of any potential sex offenders that may live in your neighborhood, or neighborhoods where children may be trick-or-treating for candy.

“This only takes a few minutes and can make a big difference in keeping a child safe,” Vicari said.

The Megan’s Law website provides a database of up-to-date information on all convicted sex offenders who are residents of New Jersey.

Towns, counties, zip codes and even individual streets can be easily reviewed. The database can be accessed through a link on the Ocean County Government Homepage at co.ocean. nj.us.

In addition, Vicari suggests opting for face makeup over a mask for your Halloween costume, as masks can obstruct a child’s vision making it difficult for them to see oncoming traffic.

“Wear light-colored clothing or add reflective tape to darker costumes,” he added. “Always carry a flashlight at night.”

When trick-or-treating, young children should be accompanied by an adult and older children should travel in groups for their safety, Vicari added.

“Make sure trick-or-treaters know to only approach familiar houses that have outside lights on and never enter a stranger’s home or vehicle,” he said.

After bringing home your Halloween candy haul, parents should inspect all treats before letting kids consume them. Vicari also reminds everyone to never eat candy that has been opened already.

As the Halloween season gets on, residents will of course be shopping around for that perfect costume. Vicari encourages residents to purchase their Halloween costumes at a reputable business in Ocean County.

“It’s important to check every costume for a flame retardant label,” said Vicari. “Some cheap or counterfeit costumes may not be safe to wear.”

Lastly, motorists are advised to pay special attention when driving on Halloween. According to federal statistics, children are four times more likely to be struck by an automobile on Halloween than on any other night of the year.

“In the excitement of the day, trick-or-treaters probably won’t be paying attention to passing motor vehicles, so slow down and drive cautiously,” he said.

Before heading out for nighttime trickor-treating, stop by the annual Toms River Halloween Parade on October 31.

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Hearing Health Snap Shot Did you know that your hearing health has a direct effect on your overall health?

Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family.

Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss.

Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss.

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4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss.

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Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing. Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss.

Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia.

Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation. Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends.

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

Bernie Sanders Health Incident Diagnosed As Heart Attack

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Would you know right away if you were having a heart attack? Symptoms include a heartburn-like sensation, tightness in your chest/arms. Nausea, throat or jaw pain may occur, as well as fatigue and mild dizziness. Sometimes there’s a cold sweat, but not always. Does this sound like how you feel after pouring too much hot sauce on a large burrito? Like, it’s easy to miss until it gets serious!

Last week, the Democratic presidential candidate experienced some chest pain and was hospitalized while working in Las Vegas, Nevada. His campaign events were obviously canceled and later, we would find out that it was a mild heart attack.

It strikes someone every 43 seconds.

Unbalanced cholesterol might certainly contribute, but there are other deficiencies involved in the making of a heart attack: Vitamin C. Keeping your arteries elastic and bendable is important and that’s where vitamin C can help. It is required for making collagen which keeps your arteries supple and free of cracking.

Collagen. There is collagen in your heart, it’s everywhere. Too much glycation of the collagen and too many AGEs causes your arteries to stiffen up. The problem isn’t the collagen, you want that! The problem is the glycation, which is where a glucose molecule binds to something else that’s important in your body (like a protein), and destroys it. Like with arteries, they get stiffer and non-compliant, that’s dangerous.

Glycine. This is an amino acid that’s as-

sociated with sleep or with body-building because it helps make creatine, which is an energy-producing compound and the most abundant protein in collagen. There was an interesting 2016 STUDY in the Journal of the American Heart Association which found an inverse relationship with glycine and the heart. The patients with angina were evaluated over 7 years, and those with healthy, normal amounts of glycine had a lower risk of heart attack.

CoQ10 and Ubiquinol. Coenzyme Q10 is an essential life-sustaining compound in our body, and our heart would stop beating quickly if we ran out of this. That’s because it’s concentrated in the heart. We make this antioxidant, but it’s depleted by about 100 or more different medications, more than likely one you take! If that’s the case, consider supplementation. Evidence is crystal clear, the lower your CoQ10 levels, the higher the risk for all kinds of problems including heart failure, arrhythmias and heart attack.

Garlic. Plaque accumulation will cause a blockage of blood flow, therefore reduced blood supply to the heart, and that’s the mechanism which can cause a heart attack.

It’s amazing that garlic has been shown to reduce plaque buildup in arteries. Even statins don’t do that, they just reduce your production of cholesterol in the liver, leaving the arteries and blood vessels just as clogged as they were before. But garlic is like a Dyson with suction power to sweep out plaques in the body. You can cook with it, sprinkle it, or take aged garlic supplements.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Special Event To Raise Funds For Free Performing Arts Lessons For Children

POINT PLEASANT – The Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, was created by Jodi and Melissa Grinwald to provide free ongoing vocal, dance, acting, and instrumental music lessons for children, ages 7-18, in Ocean and Monmouth counties, making children’s dreams a reality when the parents of many talented children simply cannot afford lessons for their children.

To raise funds for the free lessons, The Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation is holding its 2nd Annual Step into the Spotlight Soiree and Talent Competition, November 1, at 7 p.m. at Jack Baker’s Lobster Shanty, 83 Channel Drive, Point Pleasant. Among other supporters, the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation and Investors Bank are this year’s sponsors.

Last year, 148 people attended this event, which provided 30 full-year scholarships for children. Because some children do not have the transportation they need to get to lessons at a studio, Applaud Our Kids has also started a community outreach program to fund teachers who will go to after-school community programs and teach dance, acting, instrumental

music, or vocal instruction. If a student needs supplies, such as dance shoes or instruments, the foundation makes every effort to provide these items depending on available funding.

For the major impact they have had in helping children and the Foundation in its first two years, Heather Barberi, executive director of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation will be honored with the 2019 Spotlight on Kindness; Shawn Michaels and Sue Moll from Townsquare Media’s Ocean County Breakfast Show on 92.7 WOBM FM will receive the 2019 Media Spotlight; and Investors Bank will receive the 2019 Corporate Spotlight.

Tickets are $115 each and include dinner, a two-hour open bar, a silent auction, dancing, and talent competitions. Call 732-773-8970 or email jodi@applaudourkids.org for sponsorships, digital ad opportunities, tickets, or more information. To purchase tickets online visit aokstepintothespotlightsoiree.eventbrite.com.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Scarves For A Cause

TOMS RIVER – Calling all knitters and crocheters! Join a community project of the Ocean County Library which is accepting handmade scarves to be distributed to community members in need.

Donations can be dropped off at any location of the Ocean County Library. Contact your local branch for information about knitting/crocheting groups and events.

For information call 732-349-6200.

6th Annual Festival Of Trees Charity Fundraiser TOMS RIVER – On December 13, the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 will be hosting our 6th Annual Festival of Trees Charity Fundraiser. All visitors will have the opportunity to submit a cash donation for their favorite charity’s tree. Each dollar donated will be considered a vote for that charity’s tree.

The event is from 4-9 p.m. The top organizations will receive several cash prizes from the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875 and 100 percent of the donations that they received. If you cannot make it to the event, feel free to contact your favorite non-profit and donate to them ahead of time. Previewing hours will be listed closer to the event.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you been ripped off by a car dealer, a home improvement contractor or some other business? Remember, there is no such thing as a “free lunch.” Anytime someone tries to sell you something, you should take everything they say with a grain of salt. This is particularly true when you purchase a car, buy a home, hire someone to remodel your house, pay for any other type of goods and/or services, and particularly where you are entering into some type of written agreement.

Unfortunately, we live in a society today where some businesses make claims or representations that turn out not to be true or omit to tell you an important item, for example, that an automobile has been in a severe prior accident or a home has a wet basement. Make no mistake, fraud is rampant in New Jersey. The Division of Consumer Affairs reports that the largest source of complaints concern car dealers and home improvement contractors. However there are other dishonest businesses that rip off consumers for small amounts of money – which add up to a lot of profits for the business. When the amount is small, you may think that your damages are too small to hire an attorney and may not be worth the time to do something about it.

The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act Fortunately, New Jersey has a remedy – the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act- is the strongest consumer protection law in the nation. If you have been the victim of a misrepresentation, deception, fraud, false pretense or the omission of an important material fact, you may be entitled to three times your damages plus payment of your attorney’s fees by the defendant business if you have suffered the loss of money.

The Consumer Fraud Act covers almost every sale of merchandise and services. The purpose of the Act is to promote honesty and fair dealing in the marketplace. For example, any affirmative misrepresentation by a seller results in liability regardless of whether the representation was made in good faith or negligently. Businesses are presumed to have a superior knowledge of the goods and services that they sell as well as superior knowledge of the laws and regulations that

govern your business. Accordingly, they are strictly liable for committing consumer fraud.

Michael J. Deem The purpose of the Act is to encourage private attorneys to represent consumers in disputes that involve small damages otherwise consumers would not be able to obtain representation.

The defendant is required to pay the successful consumer’s attorney’s fees and costs.

An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure When you deal with a home-improvement contractor or other seller, try to limit the amount that you make as a down payment. The more money that pay a contractor upfront, the greater the risk they will delay the job, not return to finish the work, or not make corrections. There have been many stories where a contractor took a deposit and never returned to start the job or only did a little work and never returned.

When purchasing a used car, you should always get a CARFAX and you should always take the vehicle to your trusted mechanic and have it tested. Make sure that any verbal representations that are made by the dealer are put in writing. Always read the agreement! Many times, the agreements contain paragraphs that limit the liability of the seller, require you to give up consumer protection rights, or say things that are completely opposite from that which the seller has verbally promised.

Although “Buyer Beware” is not the law in New Jersey, not reading or understanding the terms of the agreement you sign is no defense—the seller is not required to explain the agreement and you cannot rely on the verbal representations when entering into a written contract.

The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Encourage New Experiences Dear Joel, I am concerned about my 23-year-old son.

He has been dating his girlfriend for over two years. She breaks up with him repeatedly. It sometimes feels that it happens every other month. I have told him that this girl is not right for him. I have to constantly explain to family and friends why she is at some holiday dinners and not at others. If there is a family wedding, her absences are always noticed. I don’t want him hurt and am tired of how she treats him. He seems to always go back for more punishment. It makes me feel less of him and I don’t like feeling that way. Do you think it’s a good idea to speak with him?

Answer: I think that speaking to him is fine. After all, you are a concerned parent. That being said, I want to caution you about your communication style. If your plan is to say that his girlfriend is not right for him, she’s trouble, no good, etc., in all likelihood, you will make the story worse for everyone. He

already knows that you disapprove of her. I can assure you of that. He already hears your voice in his head. What I would do is make suggestions of moving towards new experiences. Have him join a gym, do volunteer work, get a second job. In everything that I mentioned he will be meeting new faces, trying new things and most likely feel better about himself. His self esteem will clearly improve.

His girlfriend may find new respect for him as well. Your son is 23 and must make his own choices. If they are the wrong choices, I don’t know of anyone who has always done the right thing. I wish you and your family well.

Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

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If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, Inc. at 732-840-5566. “Home Health Care with Feeling.” Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services Inc. serving NJ, PA, DEL in adult and pediatric home health care.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate For Rental or Purchase 1 BR/1 Bath. NEW home. Homes t e a d R u n 5 5 + C o m m u n i t y, Toms River, NJ 732-370-2300. www.homesteadrun.com .

(46) Purchase - 2Br, 2Ba. Gated adult community. OLV. Everything remodeled. Move right in. Lakewood. $84,000. For sale by owner. Appointments. 732-259-2803.

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For Rent Ortley Beach - Winter rental, Nov.May. 2BR, 1B, updated W/D, C/A, heat, sun porch and more. $1,100/ month plus utilities. 1 months security. 973-216-9000.

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Auto For Sale 2008 Chrysler Pacifica - Touring Wagon. Red. V6. Auto All Power. Four Wheel Drive. New Tires. 90k. Senior Owner. $7,000 Firm. 848-226-2474.

(45) 2009 VW Beetle - Convertible.

179k. Garage Kept. One owner.

Automatic. Gecko Green. Tan Roof. $4500.00. Mint condition. Call 201-803-2528 (46)

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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Metal, Punk. Very good condition only, Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) We Buy Used Cars, Van, & Trucks any year, any make, any condition. Top $ paid CASH PAID ON THE SPOT. Fast and easy transaction. 609-622-9545.

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Many household items. Furniture, Antiques and hundreds of books.

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Garage Sale - Saturday 10/26 All Day. Clothes Sale. Great new and hardly worn clothes. Something for everyone. Also some shoes, boots, purses, and coats. Lots of accessories.

Everything $1 (some exceptions, nothing exceeds $5). Also, new costume jewelry. Every piece $1.

Brand new and beautiful. 832 Chelsea St., Forked River, NJ. (45)

Estate Sale Estate Sale 7C Heron St. Manchester - Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 25, 26, 27 10 to 3. Entire contents of home. Furniture, kitchen, jewelry, holiday items. No signs allowed-look for 3 balloons hanging in front of home.

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Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs. old. I am loving, caring, and easy going.

Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338.

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

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

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Cashier - One Dollar Zone, Howell.

Apply in store or online. www.one dollarzone.com. 732-987-6004. (48) Part Time Front Office/Art Guild Manager - Island Heights Needs to be reliable, well-organized to handle day to day operations.

Computer skills a must (Office, Constant Contact, Publisher) Email resume to info@ocartistsguild. org Attn. AnnMarie.

(46) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(46) Housekeeper - for two afternoons at home in Whiting. No cooking nor heavy cleaning. Fold, mop, wash, clean. Background check. $80 a week. 732-773-9311.

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Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075.

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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (40)

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

College Of Nursing Recognizes Judith Schmidt For Leadership

TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) Chief Executive Officer Judith Schmidt, MSN, DHA (c), RN, CCRN was honored for her leadership skills and passion for nursing last night by Seton Hall University College of Nursing.

Schmidt was presented with the George J. Hebert Leadership Award for her career of nursing leadership at the 48th Annual College of Nursing Margaret C. Haley Awards, advocating for the profession of nursing in New Jersey and nationally. For many years, she has been one of the most visible proponents of the advancement of the nursing profession as CEO of NJSNA where she represents the interests of more than 110,000 registered and advanced practice nurses in New Jersey.

Several weeks ago, Schmidt and NJSNA were recognized for best practices in achieving and measuring peak performance by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and its flagship publication, COMMERCE Magazine, at the 6th Annual Best Practices Conference on September 24, 2019.

“Success is all about increasing membership, fiscal viability and legislative

successes,” explained Schmidt. “If we can increase the numbers of our engaged and active nurse members, it only strengthens our voice. The stronger the number of engaged active members, the stronger we are financially so we can continue our mission of advocacy for excellence in patient care and the practice of nursing in New Jersey.”

Most recently, Schmidt led New Jersey’s entry into the multi-state nursing compact so nurses can practice in states that are members without obtaining a separate license, which will help alleviate a pending nursing shortage. She is also advocating for nurse title protection and to increase consumer access to care with the removal of joint protocol.

“Through legislative success, we can truly make a difference in the health care system for healthier patients who have more access to care,” she added. “The secret to all of this is increasing our visibility and voice through active participation in the political arena then communicating those activities to members and non-members to showcase the value of membership.

This has worked for us because NJSNA has more doubled membership in the past four years.”

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She was also honored by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) with the 2019 Advocate State Award for Excellence for her exceptional nurse leadership and service to nurses.

Schmidt received her Master’s degree in the Science of Nursing from Seton Hall

University in 1993. She has been CEO of NJNSA since 2015 and prior to that, she served as president of the organization with a long record of board service and volunteerism for more than 30 years.

To learn more about NJSNA please visit njsna.org.

Biker Church To Break Bread During “Alive Again Alliance”

TOMS RIVER – All bikers are welcome and encouraged to participate at the Biker Church “Alive Again Alliance” Kick Start #1 dinner from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 2 at 1060 Church Rd. Enjoy pasta, meatballs, bread and salad, beverages, coffee and tea and dessert.

For information e-mail bikerchurchnj@gmail.com or call 732-503-8564.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Early 19th Century Thanksgiving

WALL – Celebrate an early 19th Century Thanksgiving with the villagers of James P. Allaire’s Howell Iron Works Company on November 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.!

The historic homes, craft shops, and retail buildings will be open to welcome you for a special “Day of Thanks.” Starting at 11 a.m., special program at the historic chapel, craft demonstrations (Blacksmith, Tinsmith, Carpentry, Leather-Making and more), cooking

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at the Manager’s House over its 18th century open hearth, and other special activities for adults and children. Bakery, General Store, and Enameling Building’s Museum Store open for early holiday shopping. Additional early 19th century period cooking and other activities to “give thanks” will be spread throughout the village!

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OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

2019 SEASONAL INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION SITES

The Flu Ends with U!

Influenza and Pneumonia vaccinations are FREE if enrolled in Medicare Part B. If not enrolled in Medicare Part B, or you have a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the cost will be $20.00 (cash or check).

What’s New with Seasonal Flu? • All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal Flu every year • Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead • Vaccination is especially important for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases • The flu vaccine protects against several different flu viruses (strains). Flu vaccines are updated every year to better match the viruses circulating in the public.Getting the flu vaccine cannot give you the flu! The vaccine is made with inactive (killed) virus strains which are not infectious. *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

BARNEGAT 11/7/19 Thursday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Barnegat Library – 112 Burr Street BERKELEY 11/12/19 Tuesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Berkeley Library – 30 Station Road LACEY 10/29/19 Tuesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Church of Saint Pius X – 300 Lacey Rd.* LAKEWOOD 10/28/19 Monday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM A Country Place Community Clubhouse 1400 South Lake Drive 11/13/19 Wednesday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lakewood Library – 301 Lexington Ave. LAVALLETTE 10/29/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lavallette First Aid Squad Building Bay Boulevard & Washington Avenue

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TOMS RIVER 11/21/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue*

OCEAN GATE 11/25/19 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Borough of Ocean Gate - Municipal Bldg.

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12/19/19 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue*

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1/16/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue*

11/4/19 Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company No. 2 614 Laurel Ave. 11/8/19 Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Point Pleasant Beach Library 710 McLean Ave

1/9/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM YMCA – 1088 West Whitty Road*

2/20/20 Thursday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM County Connection (Inside Ocean County Mall) 1201 Hooper Avenue* TUCKERTON 11/26/19 Tuesday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Tuckerton Seaport Hunting Shanty 120 W Main St.

*Clinic sites offering Live Healthy Ocean County! provide chronic disease screening services (i.e. blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol testing.)

ALL CLINICS ARE OPEN TO RESIDENTS 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER. For additional information please visit our website at www.ochd.org or pick up a vaccine information statement at any flu clinic.

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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, Director John P. Kelly, Deputy Director Gerry P. Little • Gary Quinn Joseph H. Vicari OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS John J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson Veronica A. Laureigh, Secretary-Treasurer • Jennifier Bacchione

Carol Blake, RN • Christopher J. Dasti Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D. • Henry Mancini Ruthanne Scaturro

Gerry P. Little, Freeholder Liaison to Ocean County Board of Health Gary Quinn, Freeholder Liaison to Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Six Flags Crowns 30-Hour Coffin Challenge Winner

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Halloween fanatic Amanda Roberts has finally earned the horror movie title of “final girl” after being crowned the champion of Six Flags Great Adventure’s 30-Hour Coffin Challenge.

In second and third place behind Roberts were two of our own Ocean County residents from Forked River –Photo courtesy Six Flags and Seaside Heights.

Coffi n Challenge Contestants, Butch Patrick & zombies.

Roberts, of Hopatcong, bravely endured 30 hours in the claustropho- replica of her full-sized coffin. bic coffin, with limited bathroom and phone Runners up were: breaks, to the tune of Baby Shark on repeat.

• 2nd Place: Kerri Platt of Forked River.

Roberts tackled the coffin challenge’s daunting • 3rd Place: John Nash of Seaside Heights. tasks, including eating pork brains, fishing • 4th Place: Mike Markawicz of Ridley Park, items from a jar of hissing Madagascar cock- PA roaches, facing down terrifying critters like • 5th Place: Cricket Alanis of Bayshore, NY. tarantulas, bobbing for candy corns in green • 6th Place: Alairra Craven of Seaside Heights. baby food, and suffering visits from Fright All runners up took home park passes and Fest freaks.

Fright Fest souvenirs.

As the winner, Roberts made out with a $600 Roberts was one of six finalists to partake in prize, a pair of 2020 Gold Season Passes, the annual coffin challenge. The six contestants Haunted Maze Express Passes and a small were chosen out of a pool of 6,000 applications.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 26 - nov 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The week ahead can offer opportunities to bring some of your dreams to fruition. Be vigilant about obeying the rules and taking care of shared duties since a partner might feel like they are stuck doing it all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your hard work won’t be taken for granted in the week ahead. You might receive more recognition for your achievements than anticipated. Spend some quality time with a loved one and your dreams could come true.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your logic will come in handy when you are at work or performing a job. You can ensure that your position is secure by being sensitive to subtle hints and gentle reminders. Your partner will offer perceptive ideas this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Duty comes first. Get your everyday tasks completed before you head off for the art show, the soccer field or a visit with friends. The first half of the week may be ideal to arrange a consultation with a professional.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel invisible or that you blend in with the scenery during the week ahead. Just because you aren’t the center of attention doesn’t mean that anyone loves you less. Enjoy being part of a comfortable family unit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on owning things that will provide lasting pleasure and on relationships that withstand the test of time.

In the week ahead, your friends will enjoy your imaginative ideas, and you may grow closer to

loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Place more emphasis on compatibility than combativeness.

Enjoy numerous romantic moments in the upcoming week, but don’t attempt to put joint plans into motion when you sense friction may occur.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may have stars in your eyes in the upcoming week, but that’s a good thing because this helps you look for love in all the right places. Other people may find you more attractive than usual, so make first impressions count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your upcoming week can be filled with helpful opportunities. Your judgement may be better than usual about financial matters, but you may also be frustrated by a situation that involves a bill.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Even the most dedicated, hardworking individual deserves some time off. Embrace any opportunity to relax or enjoy a little recreation in the upcoming week.

Be on the lookout, as an unexpected offer might answer your prayers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead, your home can become a place where you can work on a fascinating hobby or a meeting place for friends and extended family.

Your best supporters and advisors are within the family circle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The first half of the week is a perfect time to meet a romantic partner if you hope to achieve a meeting of the minds as well as the bodies.

Someone’s helpful advice can put you on the right path to achieve a key goal.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen A Light, Crisp Salad That Also Hints At Autumn

By Wolfgang Puck ASIANPEARSALADWITHYUZU-MISODRESSING Serves 4 YUZU-MISO DRESSING 7 tablespoons white, or sweet, miso 1/3 cup (85 ml) bottled yuzu juice 3 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 1 cup (250 ml) canola oil Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper ASIAN PEAR SALAD 1 large ripe Asian pear 1 bunch curly endive or frisée, large stems removed, leaves torn into small bite-sized pieces 1 bunch watercress, rinsed and dried, large stems discarded, leaves separated into small bite-sized clusters 1 head radicchio, leaves separated and trimmed, cut diagonally into thin julienne strips 2 large scallions, trimmed, white and light-green parts cut diagonally into thin slices, dark-green parts cut lengthwise into very thin strips resembling grass 2 purple or green shiso leaves or fresh Thai basil or regular basil, rolled up and cut crosswise to make thin strips 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup (125 ml) bottled Asian crispy fried shallots, or crispy fried onions 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole roasted cashews 1 tablespoon toasted black sesame seeds, coarsely ground in a clean spice mill or with a mortar and pestle

First, make the Yuzu-Miso Dressing. In a nonreactive mixing bowl, whisk together the miso and yuzu juice.

Whisking continuously, drizzle in the sesame oil until fully incorporated. Continue whisking and drizzle in the canola oil to form a thick, smooth dressing. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Set the dressing aside.

For the salad, cut the Asian pear lengthwise into quarters and stem, core, and seed them. With a paring knife, carefully peel each quarter. Insert the medium julienne blade on a mandoline and, carefully moving one quarter at a time lengthwise across the blade, cut the Asian pear into julienne strips. (Keep your fingers away from the cutting surface.) Spread the strips of Asian pear on a double layer of paper towels to absorb excess liquid, but do not press on them.

Transfer the Asian pear julienne to a large mixing bowl. Add the curly endive, watercress, radicchio, scallions, shiso or basil, and cilantro leaves. Toss all the ingredients thoroughly. Then, drizzle and toss in enough of the Yuzu-Miso Dressing to coat the ingredients lightly but evenly.

To serve the salad, divide the mixture evenly among 4 large chilled serving plates, mounding the salad neatly in the center. Divide the crispy salads evenly among the tops of the salad mounds. Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over and around the salads. Distribute toasted cashews around the salads. Sprinkle ground black sesame seeds over the salads and around the plates. 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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