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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Manitou Park’s schoolhouse and the Berkeley Historical Museum both have a place in history, but if people want them to be around in the future, some new ideas have to come in.

The museum on Route 9 was once the town hall. The schoolhouse is closed down, rendered unsafe from time and asbestos.

Councilman John Bacchione suggested trying to see if the county’s open space fund could be used to rehabilitate either building.

The Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund is supported by a 1.2-cent tax. A referendum in November asked people if they wanted open space tax funds to be used for the acquisition and maintenance of property for historic or recreational purposes. There were 55,851 people who agreed with this, and 44,883 who disagreed.

The trust brings in a lot of money, and “I know it’s going to go fast,” Bacchione said. He is a member of the committee that advises the Ocean County Freeholders on open space purchases.

After the referendum passed, Freeholder Director

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—Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Above) Turkey is portioned for meals by (from left) substitute teacher Samantha Hunter, D’Andre Maciasek, 16, a junior from Barnegat, Charlie Koch, 15, a sophomore from Bayville, and Culinary Essentials Chef Joe Jakositz. (Left) From left, Matthew Castillo, 18, a senior from Point Pleasant Beach; Jesus Mendez, 17, a senior from Toms River; and Anasia Kelly, 17, a senior from Bayville, stack trays of stuffing in the walk-in refrigerator.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Some 240 t u rkeys were being sect ioned , roa sted , weighed and refrigerated in the kitchens of the Ocean County Vocational Technical

School in the week before Thanksgiving when the culinary arts students were preparing Thanksgiving Day meals for 3,000 of the n e e d ie s t i n O c e a n County.

The dinners also include sweet potatoes, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, string bea n casserole a nd desser t. T he meals would be picked up in the days preceding

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the holiday by various organizations.

Feed the Need is the biggest meal preparation by the students, many of whom plan to work in the food (Students - See Page 4)

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Boardwalk Carousel Going To Storage…For Now

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Floyd L. Moreland looked a bit sad as he looked around the Casino Pier Arcade, watching the historic carousel which bears his name being disassembled.

“It is a bittersweet moment,” Moreland, of Ortley Beach, remarked but he knows the carousel’s removal will have a time of revival and in a whole new environ ment where it can be appreciated even more.

Movement of t he Workmen from the iconic 109-year-old f ir m Carousels and historic Dentzel/Looff Carvings of Marion, carousel took place in Oh io, met iculously early November from carried out 53 handits longtime home on carved, hand-painted the boardwalk-based horses for storage in Casino Pier Arcade. It an area warehouse for will get a whole new restoration. life in two years’ time. (Carousel - See Page 28)

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“We expose the kids to as much as we can so they can make a decision about their career once they get out of here,” said Gary Lesniak. “This way they’ll get an all-around idea of what the industry is about.”

Lesniak, formerly a Culinary Arts II instructor at the center, is now their Dining Room Instructor. He has been in charge of Feed the Need since it began some 23 years ago when they started out making 40 dinners, but the need continues to grow every year, he said.

There are approximately 100 culinary students at the Brick center, and they all learn how to break down a turkey or the birds wouldn’t all fit in the oven, Lesniak said. The dark meat takes longer to cook, he added.

Students also prepare some 300 pounds of stuffi ng, 750 pounds of mashed potatoes, 75 gallons of gravy, 430 pounds of string beans, 450 pounds of canned sweet potatoes and various pies.

Donovan Sloop, 18, is a senior from Barnegat and said this was his second year helping to prepare the meals for the needy.

“I think about the people who are in need of the food, and I think about how do they stay warm? And what do they have for shelter?” he said.

Sloop is already being paid for working in the food industry. On weekends he washes dishes and preps food for JBJ Soul Kitchen, and he also does catering for the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.

“I love it,” he said. “This is my career. I enjoy baking, and I really enjoy cooking.”

OCVTS partners with Fulfill NJ (formerly the Foodbank of Ocean and Monmouth Counties) to purchase the turkeys and turkey breasts, and many of the side dishes are purchased through money raised in a food drive at Community Medical Center in Toms River by the longtime food

service director there, Tommy Yanisko.

Culinary Essentials Chef at the Brick center Joe Jakositz led an assembly line on the Friday before Thanksgiving portioning, assembling and plating the chilled turkey that had been roasted the day before.

“We use microwaveable containers because we hope that people at least have a microwave,” Jakositz said.

Culinary Fundamentals Chef Jill Scott was with the Employment Orientation students, who were getting the boxes and bags ready for the meals. The students were also learning how to cut the dark meat off the bone.

Baking and Pastry Arts Chef Dennis Melia and his students were preparing some 600 pies that included apple, cherry, blueberry, pumpkin, pecan and coconut custard.

“We’re also cooking turkeys,” Melia said, “all the ovens are needed.”

The students were learning to cook the birds in a Combi Oven, which uses artificial intelligence to roast the turkeys with steam, cutting the cooking time in half.

The school has four Combi Ovens that were purchased through grants from the Carl Perkins Foundation, said Melia, who wrote the grant requests.

Anasia Kelly, 17, is a senior from Bayville, and said this was her second year helping to prepare meals for Feed the Need.

“Some people don’t have food, so we’re giving them stuff they don’t have,” she said. “If we weren’t doing this, I feel they would sit down and not have a cooked meal for the holiday.”

Meals are given to various organizations who distribute them, including 1,000 to the People’s Pantry, 1,000 to Jesus is Lord Fellowship (who took over for Ocean County Hunger Relief), 225 to Seaside Elementary School, 150 meals to Abba’s Heart Outreach, 75 to Manchester Township Regional Day School and others, Lesniak said.

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Virginia Haines, who serves as liaison to the county’s program, said that open space acquisition would still be the main priority of the fund. They would not go out of their way to look for historic purchases.

However, they had one historical building in mind, which is the Cox house near the intersection of Route 9 and West Bay Avenue in Barnegat. The county is making this the anchor for the Barnegat Branch Trail, a biking and walking trail that will wind through several towns.

In order to fix this property up, for example, the county would fi rst rather receive grants, she said. If the county is not successful in receiving grants, they’d rather use these open space funds before money is taken from other accounts.

The fund was approved by Ocean County voters in 1997, and established a 1.2-cent tax to fund land acquisitions. The program generates about $8 million per year.

Currently, a little more than half of the county is preserved through some combination of this program, and state and federal programs, officials have said.

The way it works is a property owner would offer the land up for sale to the county as open space. The county has an appraiser determine its value and a sale is made. The county also waits for approval from a town. This is because any sale takes that property off the tax rolls of the town.

Whether we will see a storm like that during the coming winter months remains to be seen.

While Northeast residents might see a “touch of winter” in December, the worst will come in “full force” after the new year, said Paul Pastelok, the long-range forecaster for AccuWeather.

But the coming winter will be a busy one, he said.

“Whether or not it’s snowstorms, ice storms or mixed events, I do feel this is going to be an active year for the Northeast,” Pastelok said.

And that might include above-normal snowfall, he said.

Jersey Shore residents can also expect more nor’easters this winter. Nor’easters got their name from their location. They are on the east coast of North America, and the winds over the coastal area comes from the northeast. According to Weather.gov, these damaging storms form between New Jersey and Georgia.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for colder than normal temperatures and above normal precipitation in the northeast.

“Our outlook forewarns of not only a good amount of snow, but also a wintry mix of rain, sleet - especially along the coast,” the website states.

The nynjpa.com website breaks down the winter months in terms of precipitation and temperatures. The snow threat for December is moderate.

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However, that won’t be the case for January and February. There are two chances for major winter storms. One will be at the beginning of January and another during the last third of the month, according to nynjpa.com.

“Look for the words Polar Vortex to be mentioned frequently with an arctic blast a high threat,” the website states. “The snow threat is very high.”

Snow will also be a major factor in February, with polar and arctic air masses making the threat very high. The snow threat for March (a wild card month) is moderate.

But there’s a possible major winter storm in the first half of the month, according to nynjpa.com.

Winter temperatures will be near or slightly above normal, with the coldest periods in mid-December, mid- and late January, February, and early March, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

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F EATURED L ETTER Football, Music, And The Good Ol’ Days With the last football game ever to be played between the Lakewood Pi ner s a nd t hose awful Toms River Indians t h is T h a n k sg iv i ng, a long-standing tradition between two good high schools will sadly come to an end, which got me thinking about my days at L.H.S. I think most of us look back fondly on our teenager/high school years, even if sometimes they weren’t quite as good as we remember them. The perceived humiliations we suffered then, now only conjure up laughter rather than anguish.

Homeroom, study hall, school hallways, cruisin’ Clifton Avenue on Friday nights, “makin’-out” in the Strand, vanilla milkshakes at Hermies, drag racing and rankin’ on one another about anything that provided apt material was all part of our coming of age.

Also part of the scene for some back then were C h i nos, but t on dow n shirts and brown bucks

or loafers.

Remembering the clothes we wore, the movies we saw or the T.V. shows we watched can bring back those days, but the medium that allows a recapturing of those times best is the music of our teenage years.

It was our generation that had the good fortune to live through what has been called the “Golden Age” of Rock N’ Roll and Doo-Wop music - that is to say, between 1955 and 1959. It was music you could dance to; it was music that belonged to us rather than to our parents - it was the age of American Bandstand.

We can never go back to those days again but every now and then when I hear “Rock Around the Clock,” “In the Still of the Night” or the Rays si ng “Sil houet tes,” it takes me back if only for a moment to my days at L.H.S. Go Piners!

Borden Applegate Jackson

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School Cuts Will Hurt Every Child Dear Education Commissioner Repollet, I am writing to ask for your help. The implementation of S-2 as signed by Governor Murphy will decimate Toms River Regional Schools.

We may have to reduce or eliminate kindergarten! We will lose all courtesy busing.

Academic programs are in severe jeopardy. Sports programs will be reduced greatly. Middle school sports may be eliminated, possibly JV and freshman too. We are looking at a 20% reduction in full time staff! Toms River needs real school funding reform. SFRA is a flawed policy!

It takes money to run a high-quality school district. Toms River Regional Schools is currently operating millions of dollars below adequacy according to the NJ Department of Education. The adequacy formula says we should be spending thousands more per child.

What is our community’s reward to be for educating children on a shoestring budget? S-2 will cut our state aid by about $1,300 per child, a total of over $20 million annually over the next few years.

While Toms River Regional District is among the most efficiently run in the state, the district is still recovering from the devastating impact (Superstorm) Sandy had on our tax base. Out of over $2.2 billion in lost ratables from the storm, Toms River still has approximately $600 million yet to come back on the tax rolls. Our schools have some of the lowest per pupil spending in the state at about $16,300 per child while our tax levy has increased each year in the attempt to maintain the quality of our district. The initial $2.3 million funding cut will hurt our children, draining our unreserved fund balance and our maintenance reserves to dangerously low levels. The 7-year phased in cut of over $20 million will annihilate our district even

Letters The when accompanied byTo con- cess can nowEditor be treated not and more than 10 episodes tinued annual 2% property tax levy increases. District administration has told parents to expect class sizes to increase dramatically due to impending staffing cuts as large as 20% of full time staff.

In addition to granting our district’s emergency aid application, I urge you to support S-2803/A-4278. This bill would protect districts like Toms River, Brick and others whose property tax base is still not restored from the devastating effects of Sandy. To date over 9,000 people have signed the petition in support of these companion bills. Our district cannot absorb the scheduled decrease in funding under S-2 without doing irreparable harm to our children.

It will cause severe cuts in staff, cuts in programs and significant property tax increases just to maintain a reduced quality of education. Toms River Regional Schools must be provided with relief from this dire situation. Our children deserve better than what they will receive under S2. We all deserve better!

Marianne Brown Beachwood

Can You Say Star Chamber?

Yet again we see the truth in the cliché: “First “Gun Control,” then total control.”

First, for years we’ve been watching, (some of us fighting against), as the most basic of the ten rights of The Bill of Rights, (i.e. Article The Second), is commonly denigrated and betrayed (to greater and lesser degrees), by all three branches of government, (state and federal), while the media (print and electronic), cheers it on.

Then along comes a bold new attack on the Second Amendment called Red Flag Laws, this time pulling out all the stops of American jurisprudence as embodied in the essential basic tenet of due process - and what is the result? You got it: due pro-

as a sacrosanct part of any American court procedures, but as a not-so-essential relic of the past in all current day judicial proceedings. The floodgates of tyranny have been opened. For example, the present attempt by the party of “gun control” (i.e.

Democrat), to clandestinely unseat duly elected President Trump through tactics of biased, closed door, non-transparency.

Where open justice used to be the norm resorted to by “We the People,” it can now be replaced by proceedings reminiscent of the state-imposed isolation of the closed door Star Chamber courts of yesterday’s medieval kings, and monarchs as well as modern day communist nation tribunals worldwide.

Here at home, one would hope such deviations from treasured Americana would not be endorsed and bolstered by pseudo-intellectual elitist members of New Jersey newspaper editorial boards. Unfortunately, such is not the case when it is the Second Amendment that is their common target.

Governor Phil Murphy and his Democrat ilk like to call themselves pro-gressives, but all I see here are very serious re-gressions into the dark recesses of the Star Chamber past and an extreme insult to New Jersey’s glorious claim to be the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights.

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Impeach Him Already If any other American had obstructed justice as Trump has, they’d be going to jail. By letting Trump get away with his corruption and stalling on holding him accountable, Congress sends a dangerous message to the American public. It’s time they act.

During Mueller’s testimony in July, he confirmed the results of his investigation: 37 indictments, at least 7 convictions and guilty pleas,

of obstruction of justice by Donald Trump himself.

Given all of the evidence, I don’t understand at this point why our representative still hasn’t voiced their support for a formal impeachment inquiry.

No one should be above the law in our country. Period.

I don’t care who you are - if you’re the CEO of a company or the president of the United States of America.

Donald Trump must be held accountable, just like any other American would be.

If it had been anyone else who obstructed justice as blatantly as Trump did, they’d be behind bars.

Some people say that we shouldn’t pursue impeachment because there are so many other issues to deal with. What about health care? Gun control? Climate change? Immigration?

And to these people, I say: our lawmakers can address these issues and pursue an impeachment inquiry at the same time. That’s what we pay them to do.

It’s time for our representative to join the 130+ other members of the House and support a formal impeachment inquiry now.

Michael Sachs Jackson

Remember Sacrifices Made

By Police A total of 1,582 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty during the past 10 years, an average of one death every 55 hours, or 158 per year.

During this holiday season, putting a blue light in your window will show support for police officers that patrol our dangerous streets and to remember the ones killed in the line of duty.

They find missing people, help people out, help kids stay out of trouble with the D.A.R.E. program.

It is a noble profession.

James Nowacki Brick

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By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department wants to help residents understand facts vs. myths when it comes to the seasonal flu and flu vaccines.

“People should do their homework when it comes to their families’ health and safety.

And when it comes to the flu it’s understandable that individuals have so many questions when it comes to the facts,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Trust the health experts. They can decipher the facts from myths and help understand what the best course is for you.”

Every year, OCHD officials are asked these three common questions: • Can a flu vaccine give you the flu?

• Does the flu vaccine cover all strains of flu?

• Do I need a flu shot every year?

To the first question, health experts say no; the flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness.

Flu vaccines administered with a needle are currently made in two ways: with the ‘inactivated’ (killed) virus, which is not infectious, or with only a single gene from a flu virus (as opposed to the full virus) in order to produce an immune response without causing infection.

According to OCHD officials, some people report feeling sick after getting their flu vaccine, despite these facts. This can be due to: • Some people can become ill from other respiratory viruses besides flu such as rhinoviruses, which are associated with the common cold, cause symptoms similar to flu, and also spread and cause illness during

the flu season.

• It is possible to be exposed to influenza viruses, which cause the flu, shortly before getting vaccinated or during the two-week period after vaccination that it takes the body to develop immune protection. This exposure may result in a person becoming ill with flu before protection from the vaccine takes effect.

Some may have been exposed to a flu virus that is unique from the viruses the vaccine is designed to protect against. There are many different flu viruses that spread and cause illness among people but are not included for protection in the current vaccines.

• And, the flu vaccine can vary in how well it works and some people who get vaccinated may still get sick.

Another common question OCHD hears each year is this: Do I need the flu shot every year? The answer is yes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot annually because a person’s immune protection from vaccines wears down over time.

“The bottom line is that flu vaccines can and do save lives,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “It’s important to speak with your health care provider if you need more information and facts regarding any vaccines. Remember, the internet doesn’t always have the best information that would pertain specifically to you or your family.”

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Ocean County’s Prescription Drop-Off Sites

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department has released the locations for prescription drop-off sites. The sites have drop boxes for unused, expired and otherwise unwanted prescription drugs, as a means to safely dispose of them.

For more information, go to ochd.org.

The locations of the drop boxes are mainly held in police station lobbies. The sites include: Barnegat Police Department, 900 West Bay Avenue; Berkeley Township Police Department, 631 Pinewald Keswick Road; Brick Township Police Department, 401 Chambers Bridge Road; Jackson Police Department, 102 Jackson Drive; Lacey Township Police Department, 808 West Lacey Road in Forked River; Lakewood Police Department, 231 Third

Street; Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department, 665 Radio Road; Long Beach Township Police Department, 6805 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach Township; Manchester Township Police Department, 1 Colonial Drive; Ocean Township Police Department, 50 Railroad Avenue in Waretown; Point Pleasant Borough Police Department, 2233 Bridge Avenue; Seaside Heights Police Department, 116 Sherman Avenue; Stafford Police Department, 260 East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin; And Toms River Police Department, 255 Oak Avenue in Toms River.

More locations are being added regularly.

For more information, visit the county health department at ochd.org.

Safe Harbor Outreach Center Support Groups

BEACHWOOD – Safe Harbor Outreach Center is located at 600 Atlantic City Blvd.

(Rte. 9) in Beachwood. Along with a food pantry, we host several support/recovery groups. These groups include help for the separated and divorced (Divorce Care), for those grieving a death (Grief Share) and for people struggling with all types of addictions and compulsions (Checkpoint).

Narcotics Anonymous is a welcome addition at our center, meeting here three afternoons a week. Being a ministry of Shore Vineyard Church in Beachwood the center is run solely on donations. Therefore all our services are provided free of charge.

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New Jersey Natural Gas Encourages Customers To Always Call 811 Before They Dig Natural Gas. “Most importantly, by calling 811, homeowners and professionals are making an important decision that can help keep them and their communities safe.”

During National Safe Digging Month, and throughout the year, NJNG encourages homeowners to take the following steps before beginning to dig: Always call 811 at least three, but not more than 10, business days prior to the start of digging, regardless of the depth of the dig or familiarity with the property.

Before digging, confirm the markout has taken place. Yellow indicates the presence of underground natural gas lines.

Respect all markings. Take a photo of the markout because inclement weather may wash away painted markings. Move the location of the project if it is near utility line markings.

Dig with care – hand dig within two feet of marked underground utility lines.

For more information about 811 and safe digging practices, visit nj1-call.org or the My Safety section of njng.com. In the event of damage to a natural gas pipeline immediately call 911 followed by a call to NJNG at 800-GAS-LEAK (427-5325).

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Natural Gas is reminding homeowners and contractors – whoever is going to dig – to call 811 at least three business days prior to excavating to ensure all public underground utilities are properly marked. It’s free and it’s the law.

Careless digging can result in the disruption of vital services, property damage, repair costs, fines and even injuries. According to the Common Ground Alliance, every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811. Every digging project requires a call to 811 and should only begin after the site has been marked.

Dialing 811 will connect residents to New Jersey One Call, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig.

Professional locators will then visit the dig site to mark the approximate locations of underground utilities with flags, paint or both.

Yellow indicates a natural gas line.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is expanding its digital magazine collection by adding titles to OverDrive and introducing a new platform through EBSCO, Flipster.

Combined with existing platform RBdigital, there will now be a total of 140 titles across the three platforms.

All Ocean County Library cardholders in good standing will have access to Flipster, OverDrive, and RBdigital.

Each of the three platforms contains its own unique selection of magazines.

The initial collection on Flipster will consist of 49 titles. Flipster users may download as many titles as they want, and re-download as often as they would like. Weekly magazines check out for two days; monthly issues for one week. Customers can log in to Flipster using their library card number.

The initial collection on OverDrive will consist of 50 titles. Magazine checkouts will not count towards a customer’s five checkout limit.

Magazines check out for 14 days and renewals are available. Back issues (from the date of the Ocean County Library’s subscription) will be available. Customers log in to OverDrive using their library card number.

RBdigital now has 41 active subscriptions.

Current issues of Macworld and TVyNovelas can now be found on OverDrive. Current issues of National Geographic Kids, Vogue, and Wired can now be found on Flipster.

Customers can check out an unlimited number of RBdigital titles for as long as they like and can also use RBdigital once they establish an account.

All three platforms have apps available for mobile reading.

Senior Bus Trips

BERKLEY – Berkeley Township’s Recreation Department runs a weekly bus trip for senior citizens.

The Senior Bus trips are held every Thursday, from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Seniors must be 62 years of age or older to join the program.

The Recreation Center bus will pick you up from centrally-located Clubhouses and bring you to the events. Pre-registration for each trip is required.

Senior Bus Trips run to various locations such as the Battleship NJ, Columbus Flea Market, Freehold Mall, PNC Bank Arts Center, Resorts Casino, Smithville and the Woodbridge Mall.

As part of the Senior Bus Trips, parties and events are held at local restaurants or on-site at the Recreation Center in Bayville.

Registration for senior bus trips is online at btrec.org or in person at the Recreation Building.

Habitat ReStore Open Sundays This Holiday Season TOMS RIVER –Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity ReStore is happy to announce they will be open Sundays beginning on December 1, 2019 at their location at 1214 Rte. 37 East in Toms River.

The ReStore sells (at greatly reduced pric-

es) gently used furniture, lamps, pictures, kitchen essentials and much more. Proceeds go towards Northern Ocean Habitat’s local repair programs, which provides safety and weatherization repairs for local low income homeowners, seniors and veterans.

Bingo To Be Held

WHITING – Bingo is held each Tuesday at Audubon Lodge, Pine Ridge at Crestwood, 73 Martin Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. The larger the crowd, the higher the payouts.

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AMI Food Drive Collects 800 lbs. of Food

By Kimberly Bosco GALLOWAY – November is recognized as the start to the “season of giving” with the onset of the holiday season, and this year, the local community did not disappoint.

The Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) Foundation’s 11th Annual Food Drive took place throughout the month of November, bringing in 800 pounds of food donations to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey-Southern Branch and Fulfill (the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties).

Members of the community as well as AMI staff members donated canned and non-perishable food items to the cause at all AMI offices in Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties.

“This is yet another meaningful way for us to give something back to the communities we serve,” said Dr. Peggy Avagliano, President of the AMI Foundation Board of Directors. “The programs, services and partnerships undertaken by the Foundation are designed to enhance the quality of life and improve the health status of community residents, and this Food Drive reflects that mission and vision.”

The AMI Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the level of healthcare for community residents by collaborating with local community groups to support programs that address critical health needs. For more information, call 609-652-8316.

Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale Dec. 14

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Looking to get your loved ones something extra special this year? Look no further! Join the Toms River Artist Community (TRAC) for their Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale and Gallery Opening Reception on Saturday, December 14, from 1 – 4 p.m.

This special event will be held at the Downtown Shops at 53 Main in the TRAC Gallery

and the Community Room. Local artists will present their small, affordable works for sale in a variety of different mediums including oil paintings, acrylics, glass art, jewelry, air brush work and more.

Participating local artists include: Frank Parisi, Jim Huba, Tim Lucas, Melissa Rhines Lisa Cifaretto, Kat Tobin, Robert Henne, Steig Vederso, and Julie Kiss.

Swearing In Of Mayor, Council Members

BERKELEY – The re-organization meeting for the Berkeley Township governing body will be held at 3 p.m. on Jan. 1 at the Town Hall located at 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road.

At this meeting, officials who won in the latest election will be sworn in. This would be Mayor Carmen Amato, and Councilmen John

Bacchione, Keith Buscio, and Thomas Grosse.

Members who are sworn in at these meetings will sometimes speak about their goals for the upcoming year.

During this meeting, services are often awarded, which include contractors and other professionals who would do work for the township for the year.

Harrogate Resident Publishes First Book

Congratulations to Harrogate Retirement Community resident Evelyn Artale on her recently published book about her life with her adopted son with special needs! The book was published by Christian Faith Publishing

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SEASIDE PARK – Dogs, pets, horses, and other animals are prohibited from the beach and boardwalk at all times.

Borough Ordinances state no animals are allowed on the beach or boardwalk at any time, in all seasons. Violators may be summoned and fi ned. The only exception to this is for registered service animals

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Animals left unattended in vehicles Report any animals left in an unattended vehicle during extremely hot or cold weather conditions by calling the police department by calling 732-793-8000. The borough works in conjunction with the

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KNEE PAIN? Grinding, popping, difficulty walking or going up and down the stairs, bone-on-bone pain… Does any of this sound familiar?

There’s no one single answer to all knee pain, especially when every person is different. The truth is, it is impossible to know what kind of treatment would be effective until your case is examined. Only then can medical professionals determine what would be best for you.

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At Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation, there are no cookie cutter plans. With so many different services available in one facility, there are a number of possibilities and different combinations of treatments that can be customized to each patient.

While these doctors do see many patients who receive injections to postpone painful knee surgery, some patients may benefit more from Cold Laser Therapy combined with physical therapy, or maybe acupuncture or vibration therapy. There are a number of possibilities and no one single solution to cure all knee pain.

So what’s the solution? Start with a consultation with one of these skilled medical professionals. Sit down with one of the doctors to determine exactly which approach would be the most effective in your case. Take advantage of this special offer for Asbury Park Press Readers: FREE initial consultations ($245 value) for the first 17 people who call!

Knee Pain Solution: Combining Time-Tested Injections with New Technologies So many people who have been experiencing knee pain have sought out treatment before. Whether they tried a round of injections, painkillers, or saw a doctor and were told surgery is necessary, many people suffering from knee pain feel like they’ve tried everything. There have been many patients who have called Monmouth Pain & Rehabilitation saying that they’ve exhausted all their options, but they may as well see if these therapies will help. They come in hopeless, and many end up having more success than ever before!

So, what is it that makes this facility special? It’s bringing together all the individual working pieces to provide the well-rounded, all-encompassing treatment that delivers results. Patients can get multiple treatments all under one roof. Beyond that, the doctors at Monmouth Pain take the time to explain your condition and your treatment so that patients can understand what is going on.

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These tiny pricks that most patients can hardly feel are awakening your body’s innate ability to relieve pain –all while you get to sit back and relax.

Osteoarthritis patients who receive acupuncture regularly may see noticeable improvements in levels of pain and functionality. Acupuncture is especially effective when combined with other treatment methods and may even improve the effects of physical therapy and other modalities.

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My Hearing Is Prett y Good, Except When I Go To The Movies

I often hear the comment, “I can’t appreciate going to the movies because I am missing the punch line.” Similar complaints are reiterated when watching TV, listening to the radio or in noisy restaurant environments. These environments have something in common; they all present the listener with a mechanical reproduction of sound and utilize various techniques that can make understanding difficult with hearing loss.

Movie theaters employ loudness expansion. With expansion, loud sounds are louder than normal. This is exactly the opposite of what people with hearing loss need. Specifically, hearing impaired folks need loudness compression (reduced amplification of loud sounds). It is ridiculous that most movie theaters insist on playing sound tracks so loud even though everybody complains about it. Moreover, filmmakers often use multiple microphones to record speech

from several people at the same time.

Add background music to this situation and you have the recipe for a difficult listening environment.

Whether you are listening to the radio, telephone, TV or watching movies, the quality of sound and the intelligibility of speech has been recorded, processed, transmitted and amplified. For people with hearing loss, this difference is enough to make understanding a real challenge. I encourage anybody who is having difficulty listening in these environments to utilize the technology that is available to improve the sound quality. For example, most movie theaters “are wired for sound,” and allow you to utilize their own personal listening headphones (which are typically infra red technology). In most cases, this will dramatically improve your ability to understand speech, which is our common goal.

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Essential oils, when used correctly, have profound and potent actions on the body and impact your metabolic pathways similarly to drugs and dietary supplements.

If you inhale a specific oil, or put it into a diffuser and aromatize it, you will be harnessing a natural healing modality.

If you apply an oil, for example tea tree oil, you will be utilizing very strong anti-fungal and antiseptic benefits. Today, my focus is on some winter essential oils which can help restore balance to the dreary, cold winter months ahead. Here are the best EOs derived from trees and plants which thrive in winter and high altitudes: Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens).

The clean, fresh scent of Cypress will ‘wake’ you up and make you feel more energetic. In my opinion, this EO could be inhaled or applied to your legs (in a carrier lotion or directly) a half-hour before you go out for a run, or to the gym.

You may be able to run faster, or take on more weight during leg lifts. Apply one or two drops to your feet or legs prior to working out.

Be mindful of others and do not apply too much of this EO because it has a strong scent, and it contains “camphene” (a strong antiseptic) which may be off-putting to other gym members.

Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis). The berries of the coniferous tree called Juniper give us this beautiful, calming essential oil. It has a strong

woodsy but clean aroma. It is thought to support urinary tract health and issues related to the kidneys. It may have a use for reducing pimples and improving complexion. You could put a drop into your face moisturizer.

Because of the clean scent, most people diffuse Juniper Berry EO. It has a grounding effect so think about putting 3 drops in your diffuser and keeping it in your office.

Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica). The Siberian fi r tree grows very tall and in harsh, cold weather like Russia and Canada. The strong woody scent has instant calming and relaxing properties. Essential oil of Siberian Fir may be helpful to calm the emotions and provide a sense of grounding when you feel like things are out of control. It’s akin to taking a hike in the forest and smelling the clean, fresh aroma of the fir trees growing along the path.

Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Peppermint gives us that zingy, fresh aroma that most people associate with mint. It’s from the high menthol content, which is great for throat lozenges, mints/candies and also breath fresheners and toothpaste.

The peppermint tree actually grows best in temperate climates, where it doesn’t get super hot or cold. But it’s very popular at winter time, especially because of candy canes and other minty deserts at the holiday table. Diffuse peppermint or apply a dab to your temples if you have a headache. You can also put a drop into your smoothie for a unique, refreshing flavor.

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Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new HDTVs, GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it.

During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment. Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return. These scammers know that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few positive reviews about the site. They shut down the site before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open under a

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Michael J. Deem Buying an Amazon gift card to make a payment is NOT the same as using Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers.

Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account. For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card.

You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gift card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift.

When shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for.

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Carousel:

Continued From Page 1 The eventual plan is for the carousel to have a newly-built home along the boardwalk starting a whole new era of life for riders young and old.

Moreland said the carousel closed down in April after it was obtained from the Casio Pier by the borough.

Borough Mayor Anthony Vaz said the governing body intends to restore it and provide it a new permanent home in a pavilion on the site of what is now a gravel parking lot four blocks north of the arcade.

“It will be put into storage in the borough for now but it will have a new home along Sampson Avenue and Ocean Terrace.

“We received two matching grants at $750,000 each, one for the merry-goround and one for construction of the new Carousel Pavilion. Seaside Heights now has a historical society that Floyd is a big part of and this new facility will serve as a museum,” he said.

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“It is sad to watch this but I know it will back. The animals all went yesterday and today they are taking down the platform.

The last to go was a tiger who looked a little confused as to where all his friends went,” Moreland said with a grin.

It is expected that the carousel will start up again during the summer of 2021. It will also serve as an amenity for special receptions held in an event space planned as part of a new pavilion.

“They have been great,” Moreland said of Todd W. Goings, who heads Carousels and Carvings, and who is well known in the industry. “Not too many people do this type of work but they number everything, they’re very meticulous.”

Moreland chairs the Seaside Heights Historical Society, which was convened

by Vaz last spring to raise money for the carousel’s preservation. The organization has its own Facebook page and its activities are promoted by the borough Business Improvement District which produces an online newsletter each month.

Goings said that he traveled to the bor-

ough early in the month having won the bid to do the work. He brought with him three other workers from his company. “We’ve done work at piers off Long Island and in California.”

“They’re all very congenial and they know what they are doing. They care about their work,” Moreland said.

Moreland noted that the carousel had been experiencing some mechanical issues that will be examined and repaired before it starts up again in two years.

“We hope to get the bid to come back in two years and to install the carousel,” Goings said.

As to the gaping space that now exists in the arcade, Amusement Park Manager Debbie Karu said “we have no plans for it yet.”

Karu was also watching the dismantling of the carousel. She noted that the carousel has been part of her work place for two decades during her time at the arcade. “I’ve been here for 22 years and this is bittersweet. I’m excited for its full restoration and all the smiles it will get from the children. I can’t wait for my son

to ride it again.”

The carousel was a ride of wonder for children and adults but it wasn’t restricted to just the summer months. Moreland recalled its use for some of the borough’s special occasions such as the borough’s 75th anniversary. The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee would hold its “Little Leprechaun Contest” where young people would don shades of green.

The contestants would have a ride with then-Parade Chairman John Sweeney, who would wear a gold and emerald costume a green hat and pointed ears as the tallest leprechaun of all.

Moreland and Karu recalled the days when the Casino Pier Arcade would create a Christmas Village during the holidays that would also spotlight the carousel and bring visitors to the boardwalk in December. Santa Claus who would often ride the carousel.

“For anything to be working and enjoyed for 100 years is incredible. We are trying to bring it to its next point of life so the next several generations of children can enjoy it,” Goings said.

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Continued From Page 30 Flores, one of the more outspoken advocates for Nico’s case, delivered the great news to Nico at his school.

Flores posted a live video to his Facebook page of the before and after, stating that it was the work of the local community, the Chase Ryan Olsen Foundation, and his own Wolf’s Dream Warriors that made this happen.

On Nov. 22, Nico and Lemanski headed up to the Prudential Center for what would later be remembered as the experience of a lifetime.

From the moment the pair walked through the stadium doors, they were treated warmly like VIP, said Lemanski.

“Not having any experience being backstage at a concert I don’t know what’s it’s normally like but, the Jonas Brothers set-up was Nico’s dreamland,” she said. “There was a giant colorful dessert table filled with cupcakes, candy, and all sorts of goodies. A rainbow balloon arch, with silver balloon letters spelling out Jonas.”

Nico wasted no time in enjoying the Skittles while waiting for his idol to come out.

Once they passed by a movie theatre-sized screen showing a 3D crackling fire place, the atmosphere changed. Nico and Lemanski were ushered into what she recalled as a “Mariah Carey-esque” room, decked out like a white, sparkling winter wonderland. Picture twinkle lights, a white and gold Christmas tree, and Frank Sinatra playing softly in the background.

As if this wasn’t magical enough, add Nick Jonas into the mix.

Nick Jonas greeted Nico with a big high five and immediately got to talking about their connection, asking what kind of pump he wore and telling him he was strong and brave.

Being the five-year-old that he is, Nico couldn’t wait to find out if they were going to play one of his favorites from the hit Disney Channel movie Camp Rock, starring the Jonas

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At this, Lemanski said, “Nick just smiled. We took some photos, hugged, and wished him a good show.”

Nico and his mom then got set up in their first level seats to enjoy the show.

Where one might expect an abundance of Jonas Brothers merchandise and handmade signs, Lemanski noted that there was also an incredible amount of Type 1 diabetes support to be seen in the crowd.

“Immediately stepping into the stadium you saw the T1 love. People with Beyond T1 shirts, and find a cure signs, everyone (including Nico) in blue for Diabetes Awareness Month.

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Nico enjoyed the concert to the fullest, watching as fireworks, confetti, and laser lights lit up the stadium around him. Not only this, but it seemed Nick Jonas called in a favor, playing “Gotta Find You” from Camp Rock near Nico’s side of the stage, “giving Nico pure unimaginable bliss,” said Lemanski.

“After rocking out and snacking on goodies, Nico was slung over my shoulder passed out for the night,” she added.

It was indeed a night to remember, in more ways than one.

“He is going to be talking about his first concert and meeting his idol for years to come! I’ll have something real and tangible to reference the next time T1 is getting the best of him and it would never of been possible without the outpour of kindness, love, and support everyone showed on social media,” said Lemanski.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE State Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Continues Biography Project NEW JERSEY – One of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation’s most important projects is collecting biographical information on the men and women whose names are listed on the Memorial.

Having this information will allow the foundation to forever preserve the memory of those who gave their lives in Vietnam. The foundation’s goal is to one day have the biographical information and photographs for each of the New Jerseyans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their state and country.

This information is also used to help teach younger generations that each name on the memorial had a life and an individual story. The foundation wants to demonstrate to visitors

that these were real people who lived complicated lives. Through learning about those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, visitors can create strong connections to the past.

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TOMS RIVER – ‘Tis the season! The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, has a spectacular lineup of holiday shows now through the month of December. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your seat soon for one of more of the following performances!

Broadway for the Holidays: A Musical Revue (OCC Repertory Theatre Company) - December 5-15, times vary. Celebrate the holidays Broadway style when the OCC Repertory Theatre Company presents this rousing revue featuring more than 20 favorite holiday tunes from the Great White Way. With performances that range from silly to somber, this all-encompassing collection of seasonal favorites will be sure to put even the biggest Grinch in the holiday spirit!

A Christmas Carol - December 7 at 1 p.m.

This family-friendly show is a musical adaptation of the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who hated Christmas. On Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a journey. During his nighttime reflection into the past, the present, and the future, he witnesses the lives of his poor office clerk, Bob Cratchit, and the crippled Tiny Tim. Sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.

OCC Concert Band Presents: Home for the Holidays - December 7 at 7 p.m. Nothing is more meaningful and satisfying than being home for the holidays. The OCC Concert Band invites you to our home, where you will become a part of our musical family. As our guest, we will treat you to a timeless selection of holiday favorites.

Vienna Boys Choir - December 11 at 7 p.m.

Join the Vienna Boys Choir, the world’s foremost children’s choral group, to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a delightful program of Austrian folk songs, classical

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Irish Christmas in America - December 12 at 7 p.m. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2019.

The Nutcracker - December 14 at 1 and 4 p.m. Join us for another year of this Grunin Center holiday tradition. This delightful ballet is a dream story brought to life through music and dance. “The Nutcracker” tells the story of Clara, a young girl whose magical journey begins with a Nutcracker doll and ends with the Land of Sweets. This ballet is narrated for your added enjoyment. Sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.

Cherish the Ladies: Celtic Christmas - December 19 at 7 p.m. In their “Celtic Christmas” program, the Ladies put their signature mark on classic carols such as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night,” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular step dancing.

Angelina Ballerina: The Very Merry Holiday Musical - December 22 at 1and 4 p.m. Angelina Ballerina and her friends are planning an absolutely, positively spectacular holiday dance pageant — the best in all of Mouseland! With dancing, singing and festivities, this heart-warming musical is perfect for everyone’s holiday season! Sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE RON ROTEM, DDS

The Center For Exceptional Cosmetic & Adult Dentistry Let’s face it, for most of us, there is a certain stigma surrounding the phobia we experience when going to the dentist, whether it’s the awkward feeling of having someone poke around your mouth and inspect your teeth, or the anticipation of potentially painful procedures such as getting a cavity filled or tooth removed. At Rotem Dental Care, Dr. Ronen Rotem, along with his associate, Dr. Mihirgir Bava, are passionate about changing the stigma associated with a dental visit.

The moment you walk into his office, you’ll sense something different about Dr. Rotem’s practice.

For one, that proverbial dentist office smell, you know that distinct smell that many of us find repugnant, even nerve-fraying, is completely non-existent. Instead, you’re more likely to be greeted by the aroma of calming herbal teas, or the smell of hot coffee brewing from a Keurig machine, even freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies!

“We offer care that is warm and welcoming, making every patient we see feel right at home from the moment they walk through the door,” Dr. Rotem says. When you arrive in Dr. Rotem’s reception area, you’ll be greeted by one

of his staff members who knows you by your name. You won’t find a closed window with a placard telling you to sign in on the clipboard in front of you. You’ll immediately notice the atmosphere is relaxing and refreshing.

Once in a chair in the treatment room, you can leave your troubles behind while you sink into a Tempur-Pedic cushion and watch a movie or listen to music.

“My goal is for my patients to feel as comfortable as possible in every respect,” Dr. Rotem explains.

Moreover, if you desire an added dose of comfort, Dr. Rotem can help you find complete relaxation with sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry is the term used for methods of calming or relaxing patients who experience some form of dental phobia. With some patients, even thinking about going to the dentist or sitting in the dentist chair fills them with acute anxiety. At Rotem Dental Care, Dr. Rotem understands this fear can be very real for you and therefore invests in the training and resources to help those who experience dental-induced anxiety feel calm during their visits.

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He explains the benefits of sedation dentistry in the following way: “Dental sedation has literally changed lives by allowing those who would not visit the dentist (even though they knew they needed to!) to get the dental care they most desperately need.”

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If you are interested in implant dentistry, Dr. Rotem will address all of your questions and concerns about the exact nature of implant dentistry, its many benefits and most importantly—whether you are a potential candidate for them.

Additionally, as a comprehensive practice, Rotem Dental Care offers many other services including: teeth cleaning, dental veneers, invisalign clear braces, filings, extractions and much, much more!

As someone committed to providing excellent, personalized care and services to you and your family, Dr. Rotem offers a Dental Savings Plan to those who have no dental insurance.

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The desire to help others spills out of Dr. Rotem’s office and into the community. Once a year, Dr. Rotem sponsors a candy buyback contest, where local children donate some of their candy to Dr. Rotem who in turn sends the candy to troops serving overseas and pays the children for their generous offering: “I started this program with the intention to at once incentivize kids to donate their candy while at the same time giving our troops overseas a special Halloween,” Dr. Rotem explains.

Practicing in Ocean County for 20 years, Dr. Rotem will be celebrating this milestone with a random sweepstakes. The sweepstakes will run monthly through the end of September and the prize is a balcony cabin for two on the Norwegian Cruise Ship “Escape” with Bermuda as its destination.

Rotem Dental Care is always accepting new patients. To find out more about Dr. Rotem’s expertise and services, check out his website at RotemDentalCare. com or call the office and set up an appointment at 732-3418500. The office is conveniently located at 355 Lakehurst Road in Toms River. Dr. Rotem and the rest of his staff at Rotem Dental Care will be more than happy to help you have that beautiful smile you always dreamed of.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 7 - dec 13

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone may say “yes,” or someone may agree, but it could be that not everyone is on the same page as you. You might expect too much from a new purchase or from someone’s casual assurances in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Facts may be more valuable to you than fantasies as the week begins to unfold. Boring, repetitive tasks are easy to endure when they are balanced by news of an upcoming outing or an exciting personal opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tune in and listen carefully because someone’s words could be music to your ears. You may have opportunities for enrichment events this week. Remain open to new cultural experiences and eager to learn in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You and a partner may find yourselves aligned in the desire for material security and the various ways you might ensure that. This could be a week when achieving your joint ambitions dominates every waking moment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Appearances can be deceiving. You may be a stickler for propriety in public but a tickler of funny bones in private. Embrace opportunities to meet new people in the week to come and your horizons will broaden.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you can’t rise above it, you might find a way to go under it. Your high ideals may become supercharged and your imagination limitless in the week ahead. Use your head to circumvent obstacles to your ambitions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult to feel comfortable in your own skin during the next several days. You may not feel quite at your best, especially if you are stuck with menial tasks like scrubbing floors or other tedious jobs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unpredictable conditions on the job site or near your workplace might make for some strangely altered conditions in the week ahead. However, unexpected situations may also give you a chance to meet new and interesting people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A sales pitch you hear might be misleading; wait for better timing to sign contracts or purchase big-ticket items. Consider getting advice because you probably shouldn’t trust your personal economic and emotional indicators this week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is always something new to learn, and you might feel inspired to look up any word or concept you don’t yet know. In the upcoming week you might make an effort to update your financial knowledge base.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You tend to give when everyone else has a hand out.

Keeping a smile on your face could be easy this week. The boss may be demanding, but you have plenty of latitude to do what you please at home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can’t recapture your youth or childhood, but you may still feel quite young at heart. If you find a $20 bill in your pocket, it might be spent frivolously on whimsical gifts in the week ahead.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Easy, Versatile Lemon Cake Is A Winner During The Holidays

By Wolfgang Puck You’ve probably heard people talk about their “go-to” recipes. Maybe you have some go-tos yourself. They’re those dishes that are easy to make, foolproof and always deliver delicious results that you can count on for just about any purpose, from family meals to casual get-togethers with friends to special-occasion parties.

With holiday celebrations of all kinds fast approaching, desserts are generally the go-to recipes that are most in demand. Especially prized are treats that are versatile, appropriate not only for a range of different occasions but also for the ways in which you can serve them.

I was very impressed by just such a recipe that was developed by my friend Marian Getz, a brilliant pastry chef who has worked with me when I appear on the Home Shopping Network. Marian knows I have a sweet tooth, and she never fails to come up with something new to make me happy.

Marian’s Lemon Velvet Sheet Cake, the recipe for which she generously shares here, is a perfect holiday go-to for any number of reasons. First, of course, is the fact that it’s delicious, with a bright lemony flavor thanks to its combination of fresh lemon juice and zest and lemon extract, all incorporated into the batter, and still more lemon juice in its easy icing glaze that’s poured on right after the cake comes out of the oven.

The velvety texture comes thanks to the mixture of soft cake flour, rich and tangy sour cream, and baking powder and soda, with the tenderness of the crumb further enhanced by the acidity of the lemon as well.

Better still, the batter takes just minutes to stir together and only about half an hour to bake.

So not only could you plan to make this as part of a holiday dessert table, but you could also whip it up easily for last-minute guests.

For something that tastes so good, the very basic nature of the recipe also means that it’s versatile. Try swapping out orange or even lime or grapefruit for the lemon. You could also bake the batter as cupcakes if you like. And feel free to play around with the icing or frosting.

For example, Marian wowed me once by replacing the lemon glaze with chocolate ganache, first heating 3 cups (750 ml) of heavy cream in the top pan of a double boiler over but not touching barely simmering water, and then slowly whisking in 2 pounds (900 g) of good-quality chopped dark chocolate (or use chocolate coins or chips) until melted and thoroughly blended with the cream.

Is your mouth watering at the very mention

of that combination? Then congratulations: You’ve discovered a new go-to recipe!

LEMON VELVET SHEET CAKE Make one 9-by-9-inch (22.5-by-22.5 cm) cake, 9 to 16 servings CAKE: 2 cups (500 ml) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream Grated zest of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 11/2 cups (375 ml) cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt GLAZE: 11/2 cups confectioners sugar 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice GARNISHES (optional): Freshly whipped cream Fresh berries Position a wire rack in the center of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With nonstick baking spray, evenly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch (22.5-by-22.5-cm) baking pan; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon and vanilla extracts, and eggs. With a wire whisk, stir them together briskly until smoothly blended.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir with a clean whisk until thoroughly blended. Add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a whisk just until no streaks of the flour mixture remain.

Pour the resulting batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the pan on the oven rack and bake for about 30 minutes, until a long wooden toothpick inserted off the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Remove the cake from the oven and set aside on a wire rack.

Immediately put the confectioners sugar and lemon juice for the glaze in a small mixing bowl. Stir them together with a small whisk or a fork until smooth, and then immediately pour the glaze evenly over the still-hot cake.

Serve the cake straight from the pan, hot, warm or at room temperature, cutting it into squares.

Garnish, if you like, with whipped cream and fresh berries.

(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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