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Beachwood Welcomes New Chief

By Chris Lundy BE ACH WO OD – Community policing is the goal for Glen DeMa rco, who be came the borough’s new police chief.

He began his career as a Special Officer II in 1999. He was promoted through the ranks from Patrolman to Captain.

Although he took over the department after the retirement of Chief Robert Tapp at the end of last year, he will officially be sworn in this month.

While he was a lieut e n a nt , h e le a r n e d from Tapp how to run (Chief - See Page 4)

−Top Photo by Chris Lundy and bottom photo courtesy Beachwood Police (Above) Beachwood Police Chief Glen DeMarco. (Below) All officers assembled for former Chief Robert Tapp’s retirement at the end of 2019.

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Plan Forming For Life Support Coverage

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – With MONOC ending Advanced Life Support Services to the area, leaders in law enforcement and emergency services met to make sure that every town is covered.

MONOC’s advanced life support program (Coverage - See Page 7)

Off The Bench And Into History

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY − High school senior Eric Czaplinski scored his first ever ice hockey goal for his team, the Lacey Lions, and the crowd at Winding River Skating Center in Toms River went wild.

The Lions were playing their crosstown rivals, the Central Regional Eagles on February 3, and both teams stopped the game and gathered around Eric in an emotional tribute to the

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first physically disabled high school student to play in a regular game.

The 18-year-old is one of the team managers for the Lacey Lions, which keeps him close to the game that he loves. Through hard work and perseverance, he learned how to skate through the Brick Stars Challenger Hockey, a program in Brick Township for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

(History - See Page 9)

February 15, 2020

Full Day Kindergarten Stays Despite Aid Cuts

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Despite deep cuts in state funding that threaten the future of extracurricular activities and sports, school officials in the district said they are determined to retain its plan for early education.

School administrators noted that they have no intention to backtrack on a scenario where the district would drop a full day kindergarten program.

The Toms River district also runs the elementary schools in Beachwood, Pine Beach and South Toms River.

The law that started this issue is called S-2.

It was sponsored by State Senate President Stephen Sweeney and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. It redistricted state aid away from districts that were losing enrollment and which were considered – by the state – not to be paying their fair share of local taxes. The district stands to lose more than $90 million in aid by the end of the cuts in a few years.

Senate President Sweeney had proposed a bill that would allow towns impacted by the funding formula to raise taxes more than they are normally allowed to fill this hole. This bill was vetoed by Murphy.

During the Board of

Education’s search for a new superintendent back in 2013, one of its top priorities was finding a leader who could implement a comprehensive full-day kindergarten program in its 12 elementary schools.

Prior attempts, contingent on Toms River taxpayers approving millions in referendum dollars, had failed.

District officials said quality early age programs were necessary.

The need becoming increasingly evident as families eligible for the free and reduced lunch program has steadily soared, jumping from a rou nd 20 p e r c e nt pre-Superstorm Sandy to 29.3 percent in 2019, with 10 schools currently qualifying for Title I targeted assistance.

It was determined that socioeconomically disadvantaged students are at increased risk of falling behind their peers without early interventions and after a year of preparation that included resource reallocations, curriculum writing, room reconfigurations, staff training, furniture and materials purchases, new Superintendent David Healy and his team moved forward on a plan.

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of literacy skills and greater conceptual understanding of mathematics.

These core skills transfer into other content areas and promote higher levels of success throughout their academic career.

The more robust program also allows for earlier identification of and interventions for students with learning disabilities.

Healy said, “this investment in our youngest students is transformative for a school district and honors advances at our intermediate and high schools.”

“Our initiatives continue to be recognized across the state, from literacy to computer science to makerspaces,” he added.

While the Department of Education does not mandate that districts offer full day kindergarten, it recommends it, and research supports its impact. Ironically, the state directed tens of millions in funding towards pre-school expansion when 20 percent of NJ schools don’t have full-day kindergarten, school officials have criticized.

“If we’re being stripped of the funding that otherwise would allow us to host our kindergarten program, and then denied any recourse to recoup that funding, what are we supposed to do?” asked Healy.

“While I fully support strong preschools, if it’s at the expense of kindergarten I have to ask, where are these preschoolers supposed to go at the culmination of pre-school?” Healy asked.

Though the full day program remains in place, state aid cuts will threaten its continuation beyond 2020-2021. Parents are strongly encouraged to register early to maximize the chances of their children being placed in their home school.

Registration will take place in the twelve elementary schools in March 2020.

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Chief:

Opioids are, of course, one of the most serious issues impacting the region, and sadly, Beachwood was not spared by the epidemic. Between drugs and domestic violence, those are the two biggest issues that the officers handle almost on a daily basis.

In talking with police officers and chiefs in nearby districts, it seems that Beachwood is not alone in this.

The police participate in all open-door events at the schools. “We’re very active in the school system,” he said. “You want that positive relationship.”

It’s important for officers to take some time to talk with kids and get to know them, he said. Police officers need to make a good first impression with kids, to build trust.

They don’t want their first interaction with someone to be when they do something wrong.

Continued From Page 1 taxpayers. “This initiative represents more than just a longer school day,” Elementary Assistant Superintendent Debra McKenna said.

“It represents a wholesale change in curriculum, using research-based practices that focus on social interaction, positive decision making, individualized learning, and center-based activities to foster independence,” she said.

During its initial phase Dr. Vincent Costanza, director of the NJDOE’s Office of Primary Education, visited the district on several occasions and praised the district’s implementation as a model program at a June 2016 Board of Education meeting.

It has been five years now and the fi rst students to experience full day kindergarten are in fourth grade. While it is still early to determine the full breadth of its academic impact, one clear outcome has been a significant drop in retention (held back a grade) - from 2015-2016 to 2018-2019, a 69 percent decline among fi rst graders.

“The research is clear that students who are retained face significant challenges moving forward,” said Cara DiMeo, Director of K-5 Curriculum. “They are more likely to drop out and face increased social-emotional hurdles through the change in peer relationships. And from a district standpoint, there is a fi nancial impact.”

The number of students receiving basic skills services has also dropped, from 22 percent to 18 percent. This is consistent with research-based evidence that students accustomed to a full day of learning have better stamina coming into first grade, as well as a more solid foundation

Continued From Page 1 the department. DeMarco was also the officer in charge whenever Tapp was away.

He says he’s big on networking with the public and other officials. He wants to make it a point to meet with as many community groups as possible. This also goes for meeting with department heads within the borough. He wants to make sure everyone is on the same page.

“Chief Tapp was very into community policing and I want to continue that legacy,” he said.

He also wants to reach out to other police departments to learn what’s working and what’s not, as well as share Beachwood’s progress.

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Continued From Page 1 will close on April 1. Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health will assume full operational and administrative responsibility of the program according to a letter from Jeff Behm, president and CEO of the Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corp.

Advanced life suppor t is different than basic life support. Towns either use volunteer or police-run squads (or some combination of the two) for basic life support. The towns then contract with a paid provider like MONOC for advanced life support. By way of example, both crews might arrive at a car crash. Basic life support might be for someone who got banged up and needs to be evaluated. Advanced life support might be for someone who was thrown from the vehicle.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy and the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management facilitated a recent meeting which included representatives from the new service providers.

“With the announcement that MONOC would no longer be providing Advanced Life Support Services to Ocean County residents, it’s important that information is provided to our municipalities and ultimately our residents on how this will all work in the very near future,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “I do believe that many of the concerns raised particularly in the senior communities were addressed during the meeting and will be drastically reduced as a result of ongoing dialogue with the new providers.”

The most important topics covered during the meeting included staffing, coverage, and compassionate billing, he said.

“With such a large county and with the largest senior population in the state, it’s important concerns are addressed before the new providers take over the service,” Mastronardy said. “My office and our Emergency Management staff look forward to a continuing dialogue with the new providers in order to assure our residents they will be taken care of during medical emergencies.”

According to MONOC’s website, the ser vice is r un by Mon mouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation. It is a non-profit company started in 1978 that currently is made up of thirteen acute care hospitals throughout the state.

“MONOC has experienced a challenging financial environment caused by declining reimbursements and increasing payor restrictions, while the costs of running a high quality, high performance EMS and medical transport program continued to rise over the last few years,” a statement from the company said. “We have seen a decline in service participation from our members. As these healthcare systems grew and acquired their own EMS programs, the need for MONOC to service them diminished.”

The Berkeley Times, February 15, 2020, Page 7 MONOC closing doesn’t mean that volunteer ambulance crews or municipal ones are going away. There will still be coverage of every town, officials have said.

For years, volunteer squads have also seen declining enrollment. Many people don’t have the time for shifts of volunteer work. Others age out of service. As the population increases, the demand for first aiders likewise increases. Several

towns have started their own programs to supplement the volunteer squads, like Berkeley does. Manchester is just now starting up their own service.

Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, noted that Ocean County’s emergency 911 system usually is the f irst call received during a medical emergency.

“It’s important that any new protocols are closely reviewed and everyone

works together for the benefit of our residents and visitors,” Kelly said. “I appreciate the effor ts of the Sheriff and OEM to bring everyone together with the representatives of Hackensack Mer idian Health and RWJ Bar nabas Health.”

Kelly added, “addressing the concerns of our residents is an important step in making certain they feel confident in the service they are being provided.”

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Ninth District Lawmakers Look To Improve Megan’s Law

TRENTON − The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced a Megan’s Law legislative initiative (S-205) introduced by 9th District lawmakers Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove to enhance the community notification process.

Under the 9th District delegation’s legislation, the State Attorney General would be required to establish a means for providing e-mail notifications when a sex offender listed on the internet registry registers a new address in a different county or zip code from the offender’s previous address.

Connors, Rumpf and Gove issued the following statement regarding the committee’s advancement of their Megan’s Law initiative: “Community notification is the core purpose of Megan’s Law in the overall effort to safeguard our communities against sexual predators. To be more effective, we’re proposing to upgrade Megan’s Law by instituting the use of e-mail notifications

which would help in addressing complications encountered by law enforcement due to the transient nature of sexual offenders.

Residents could stay better informed if they received e-mail notifications in instances when a registered sex offender moves to a new address.

“Currently, notifications are mostly provided to persons living in high-risk zones who are likely to come in contact with a sex offender. Under our legislation, residents would be able to request notifications for up to two additional counties or zip codes, which they may not receive under current law.”

The 9th District delegation is also sponsoring legislation that would amend Megan’s Law to require that the county prosecutors determine an offender’s risk of re-offense, or tier, prior to the inmate’s release from incarceration. At present, many sex offenders are not tiered until they have been released into the community because the offender’s residence is a factor that may be considered in determining the risk of re-offense.

Bill Would Protect Workers’ Rights To Organize For Better Pay, Jobs From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will help working class Americans access better wages and working conditions.

“Our economy isn’t working for everyone because too few people have a say in their place in the economy,” said Congressman Kim, a co-sponsor of the bill. “When we strip away the right to organize from working people, we strip away their chance to build a better life for themselves and their families.

The PRO Act is about restoring that voice and those opportunities; it’s about making sure that we have an economy where everyone can work hard and achieve the American Dream.”

The PRO Act helps working Americans by making it easier to join together and collectively bargain for better pay, benefits and conditions. The bill introduces meaningful penalties for corporations that violate workers’ rights and expands collective bargaining

rights to give workers a stronger voice in the workplace.

“There is nothing more important to the future of the United States of America than the right to organize,” said Hetty Rosenstein, CWA New Jersey State Director.

“We are suffering from the worst income inequality in our nation’s history, and it ties directly to the loss of unionization and organizing rights. When workers organize, they improve the lives of not only themselves and their families, but in fact, all boats rise. We need the PRO Act now.”

The PRO Act has been endorsed by workers’ rights groups such as the AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, and National Nurses United.

In addition to working to pass the PRO Act, Congressman Kim voted to pass the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA), which includes key improvements in enforcement of worker and environmental protections over the North American Free Trade Agreement. The USMCA is endorsed by a variety of business, workers’ rights and agricultural organizations such as the AFL-CIO, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.

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Continued From Page 1 The program’s founder and director, Alex DePalma, was on hand at the skating center to see Eric as a starter, and at the end of the first quarter he played again and scored the goal when a teammate passed him the puck, giving Eric the open shot when he scored.

Now in its tenth season, DePalma started the Brick Stars Challenger Hockey program after learning about a special needs’ hockey program up north. He thought it would be a good fit for Brick if they could find the ice time.

“We didn’t know anything, but we said we’d figure it out,” DePalma said. “We started with eight kids and now we’re up to 65.”

The program is for children ages five and up, from all over Ocean County, DePalma said. Eric was the program’s first player with a physical disability, he added.

“Eric watched his younger brother, Justin, skate in the Brick Hockey Club, and he said

he wanted to get out on the ice,” DePalma said.

He started skating with a PVC walker, but after three years Eric can now skate without it.

“Any child who wants to come out and skate with us, whether they are developmentally or physically disabled, we’ll find a way to get them to skate,” DePalma said.

Eric had to work hard and persevere, DePalma said. “These kids just have so much heart, Eric just kept trying. He’s an inspiration - they all are.”

Brick Stars Challenger Hockey has one team that functions at a higher level and plays other teams, and another team that doesn’t compete and individuals skate with a hockey partner, DePalma explained.

Eric worked one-on-one with Manny Olivera, who also came to see Eric play at Winding River. Olivera, who is an elementary school teacher in Newark, said Eric was motivated to skate without the PVC walker by a bet.

“Eric is a Devils fan and I’m a Rangers fan,” Olivera said. “I told him, if you can skate around the ice without the walker, I’ll wear a Devils jersey.”

Eric won the bet and Olivera wore the jersey.

The game at Winding River was one of the final games of the season, and Eric knew he would be starting the game and would be playing again during the third period, explained Lacey Lions ice hockey coach Chris DiMicco.

“Eric has been part of this program since his freshman year, and this will be the first season he actually suits up with us,” DiMicco said.

Evan Nachman, a sophomore who plays for the Lacey Lions, said Eric loves everyone.

“He’s always positive, and he keeps our team up,” Evan said. “He has a joyful spirit and he always keeps us motivated to play better and play hard. He never has a bad attitude towards anything.”

Eric’s parents, Mark and Kristine, who

also have a daughter, Lauren, 15, said their son was born three months premature and only weighed 2.5 pounds at birth, resulting in the cerebral palsy.

Eric has had some tendon-lengthening surgeries on his legs, and has been in and out of casts and braces, Mark said.

“He is the most positive kid. He’s always happy and he cheers people up,” Kristine said. “He tries the hardest at everything he does.”

Mark said he didn’t think his son would ever be able to skate, but Eric wanted to try it. “We said if he couldn’t skate, we would take him to sled hockey.”

“Manny took Eric under his wing and started with the PVC walker, and he still goes back to that when his legs get tired,” Kristine said.

The two high school teams are rivals, she added, but ice hockey families know each other.

“Everybody has been so great to him,” she said. “They’re awesome with Eric.”

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One way the Financial Success Center Network helps struggling workers in our community is by connecting them with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit

(EITC). EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income.

To qualify, certain requirements must be met and a tax return must be filed, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. In 2019, Fulfill helped 4,500 households file their taxes for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This resulted in over $7.8 million in State and Federal refunds for participants, including $2.4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits.

Monmouth and Ocean County households earning $56,000 or less, or in-

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Discovery Nature Walks At Jakes Branch County Park

BEACHWOOD – Join a park naturalist on these brief but informative nature walks through Jakes Branch Park. Weather permitting. Walks will not exceed 30 minutes.

Walks will take place on Sunday’s through March 29 at 1:30 p.m. 1100 Double Trouble Rd Beachwood. All ages welcome.

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CRHS Seniors Of The Month

−Photo courtesy Central Regional High School Pictured are Reece Chevalier and Karleigh Stout BERKELEY – Congrats Karleigh Stout & Reece Chevalier on being the December 2019 Seniors of the Month at Central Regional High School.

Karleigh Stout is one of the most driven students to ever grace the halls of CRHS. As a result, she consistently rises above challenges and exceeds expectations. Her academic achievements earned High Honor Roll and college credits while enrolled IN the Humanities Academy. She was inducted into Math, English, History, and National Honor Society. She has been recognized for maintaining the highest GPA overall for Physical Education (grade 10), Honors Pre-Calculus (grade 11) and Honors Physics (grade 11). She also received an Academic Letter since grade 9.

Karleigh’s incredible work ethic is evident outside the classroom. She played varsity softball all four years. She was the Most Improved (grade 10) and MVP (grade 11). Last year, she was recognized as 1st Team and Player of the Year for A-South.

She was 2nd Team All Shore Conference and led the Golden Eagles to AN A-South Championship as a captain. As a four year varsity swimmer and captain, Karliegh’s accomplishments in the pool include Rookie of Year (grade 9) and MVP (grade 10, 11).

She has been a County Finalist and Shore Conference Finalist throughout her career, and she was a Junior Olympic Qualifier. In addition to athletics, she served as the Public Relations Officer for the Class of 2020.

She participated in NJSIAA Senior Leadership Summit this past fall. She volunteered with the Special Olympics, Relay for Life, Polar Bear Plunge and ALS Walk. During the summers she worked with Seaside Park Beach Patrol as a life guard. Karliegh would

like to pursue a degree in Math or Business and continue playing softball at the collegiate level. She has already been accepted to Penn State for Early Action.

Reece Chavalier took advantage of the Choice Program and immediately made a positive impact on everyone at CRHS. He excelled academically and accumulated college credits while enrolled in the Humanities Program. He earned High Honor Roll and an Academic Letter since ninth grade. He was recognized for the highest GPA overall in Chemistry. His high marks and involvement in the school and community earned him induction to the National Honor Society. He qualified for the AP Scholar Award and AP WE Service Recognition. He also participated in the Stevens Institute of Technology Math Olympiad, Reece has matured into an exemplary leader. Even when faced with setbacks, he continues to figure out ways to improve. He initiated and founded the Astronomy Club as a tenth grader. He was part of the core group of students who started the Rocket Club last year. He served as President for both these clubs. He was also elected President of the National Honor Society this year.

Reece participated in the Science League.

He has been very involved and influential in the Class Council for the Class of 2020.

Outside of school, he coached basketball in the Manitou Park Summer League. He led the team to a championship and received the Coach of the Year Award.

Currently, Reece works at Hollister.

Next year, he intends to pursue a degree possibly in Engineering. He has applied to Columbia for Early Decision, as well as Swarthmore and Stevens Institute of Technology.

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Former Board Of Ed Member Given Jail Time

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Township resident Richard Ciullo, 58, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for passing a bad check and it wasn’t his first time.

This marked his second offense for that in six years. He pled guilty in April to a charge of third-degree writing bad checks for an amount ranging between $1,000 and less than $75,000. Due to his guilty plea, he was spared a charge of theft by deception, which was dismissed.

Although he lives in Toms River now, Ciullo used to live in Berkeley Township where he used to be an office holder with the local Republican Club and was one of Berkeley’s representatives on the Central Regional Board of Education. He is also allegedly the administrator of the Facebook page Rise Up Ocean County, which was taken down for anti-Semitic posts. The administrator of the page never gave his name, but multiple unrelated sources have named him as the person who runs it.

On Feb. 7, Superior Court Judge Michael T. Collins sentenced Ciullo to two years on probation and 60 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of his probation which

Start the New Year Focusing on Core Strength| By Dr. Jamie Scomak, PT At Inner Dynamics Physical Therapy, we are ecstatic about the start of the New Year. We embrace the opportunity to set new goals, new intentions, new mindsets and of course accomplish those goals we may not have gotten around to in 2019.

In 2020, we are focused on helping you reach your full potential and we believe starting with core strength is of utmost importance. When you think of inner core strength you may think of it as a certain mindset - having the ability to make decisions, maintain focus, stand up for something you believe in, or embrace new opportunities. We believe these are all important factors in core strength for our overall well being. But of course, we also focus on core strength from a physical aspect and want to emphasis how important our core muscles are for our physical well being.

One may think of core muscles as just our abdominal muscles that span across the front of our trunk by our belly button.

We think of those “six-pack” abs as a sign of strength but that isn’t necessarily the case. We would like to highlight the broader group of core muscles that are essential to our overall well being. These muscles include our abdominal muscles, back muscles, diaphragm muscle and pelvic floor muscles. Our core muscles essentially form the four walls within our

trunk surrounding our abdominal and pelvic cavity. We have muscles like our rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis in the front, our multifidus muscles that support our spine in the back, our diaphragm that covers the top of our abdomen, directly beneath our lungs, and our pelvic floor that covers the bottom of our pelvic cavity. Think of this area of your body as being enclosed by a cylinder of supportive muscles.

Together these core muscles play a very important role in our everyday function as they protect the spine during movement, help us maintain an upright posture, and keep our abdominal contents nice and safe. In order for our body to work harmoniously, it is important for our core to be strong and supportive from every angle. When there is weakness present, we begin to make compensations which can put us at a greater risk for injury or dysfunction. Core strength is important when addressing low back pain, hip pain, balance problems, pelvic floor dysfunction and many other symptoms.

Our core muscles are truly working all throughout the day to help us with tasks that we may not even recognize are taking place. As mentioned, our core muscles help us maintain an upright posture. When sitting and standing, good core support means making sure we do not arch our back causing unwanted pressure on

the bottom of our spine, or slouch our shoulders causing neck tension. This dynamic can lead muscles overworking causing discomfort.

Our core muscles also help with maintaining continence. When we cough, laugh or sneeze, we have a sudden change in abdominal and pelvic pressure that may contribute to urine leakage. Working on our core muscles, in this case, our abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, is vital in order to help prevent any loss of urine.

Men and women may need to work a bit more on core support throughout different stages of their lives. Core strengthening may be beneficial after yo-yo dieting with changes in weight, lack of activity, pain, posture problems, difficulty getting up and down from the floor or trouble standing up from the seated position. Before, during and after pregnancy, core strength is an important factor as well, especially if you have multiple births.

The most important factor when starting an exercise routine, is not necessarily which exercises to start or avoid, but are you performing exercises correctly and safely. Supervision and guidance are the keys at the early stages of beginning a strengthening program.

Our mission is to get you to feel comfortable with exercise and know what exercises are best to help you reach your goals. When seeking treatment from a physical therapist at IDPT, an individualized treatment plan and ways in which to progress treatment is created. IDPT works one-on-one with patients to address each and every need, in which we understand varies tremendously from one patient to another.

We welcome the new 2020 mindset for core strength related to our overall well being. Make the decision to put yourself first. Focus on what is important to you and what will make everyday life better.

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will be served on weekends. Ciullo was also ordered by the judge to make restitution in the amount of $4,100 in the case which began in February of 2017.

According to court records and an affidavit, Ciullo offered Dr. James Pasquariello help to recover money he allegedly lost to a New York body shop owner who had charged him for repairs that were never made. Ciullo told Pasquariello, also of Toms River, that he could help him file the proper documentation with the courts in order to sue body shop owner Thomas Zaino and recover his money. Pasquariello then gave Ciullo approximately $4,100 in cash, according to the affidavit.

In the months that followed, Ciullo told Pasquariello that the proceedings were moving forward and that “he was likely to recover approximately $30,000 from Zaino if Zaino was not present in court,” the affidavit states. After that Pasquariello was no longer able to contact Ciullo and

by October 2017, Pasquariello had hired attorney William Cunningham and was able to reach Ciullo, who issued a check for $3,400 as a partial refund dated Nov. 3, 2017, according to the affidavit.

On Nov. 13, the check was returned for insufficient funds. A Grand Jury subpoena was then issued for records relating to Ciullo’s bank account. Records revealed that the day Ciullo wrote the check for $3,400, his account had a balance of $55.10. It was also discovered that between Oct. 23, 2017, the day the account was opened, and Dec. 31, 2017, the account had a high balance of $305.98 and a low balance of negative $3,432.44.

Cuillo had faced such bad check charges just two years prior to that incident. He was charged in a 17-count indictment and pleaded guilty on June 22, 2015 to five counts of theft by deception. Several charges were dismissed in the plea bargain: one count of theft of services, six counts of passing bad checks, and five counts of failure to make the required disposition of funds.

He was sentenced on Aug.14, 2015 by Superior Court Judge Linda Baxter to two years probation and 114 days of time already served in the Ocean County Jail. He was ordered to pay $10,725.85 in restitution.

Berkeley School BOE Receive Recognition

BERKELEY – Board members were recently recognized at the Berkeley Township Board of Education Meeting for their service to the students of the district.

They volunteered many hours for the children of the community. The School will further work with the board members to meet the needs of the students.

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−Photo courtesy of Toms River Regional School District PINE BEACH – Second grade students and their families participated in Family Technology Night at Pine Beach Elementary. Families enjoyed learning how to code using Ozobots. There were three nights of this event at the school.

Men’s Club To Host Annual Vintage Auto Show

BERKELEY – The Men’s Club is pleased to announce they will be holding their second annual Vintage Auto show on May 16 in partnership with the Ocean County Vintage Automobile Museum.

The car show will be held in the Holiday City South parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be approximately 75 to 100 cars to view. Volunteers will be needed to learn how to judge the classic cars as will be handing out 15 trophies this year. You can join in the first 2 car shows this year and learn how to look at various areas of the classic cars and assess them.

If you know anyone who has a classic car and would like to enter it in the show, call

Bill Holencsak at 732-570-7213.

The Registration fee for showing your car will be $15. The show is free to all admirers of the classic cars. There will be food to purchase and a 50/50 raffle to enter. The Ocean County Vintage Auto Museum will be raffling off their beautiful 1965 candy apple red Ford Mustang convertible.

The Ocean County Vintage Automobile Museum has their own display of Vintage Cars which they change every few months and are located at 188 Bay Avenue in Point Pleasant.

Volunteers are needed for various areas of the car show. If you are interested in helping and want to volunteer, please call Bill Holencsak at 732-570-7213.

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therapy cat. The feline does not require any food or a litter box and those around her need not fear any allergies. Best of all she is very likable.

The robotic cat is part of a “Therapy Cats for Dementia” program at Complete Care Holiday City.

“Staff members of Complete Care Holiday City are excited to have ‘Butterscotch” the cat as part of our resident family. These pets are designed to replicate an experience that brings comfort, joy, fun and are calming and soothing,” Rosemarie DeBurgos said.

“Butterscotch may be robotic, is very life-like and demonstrates the power of play for all. Butterscotch is also an object of care giving for the residents who feel an increased sense of purpose and affection,” DeBurgos said.

The mechanical cat meows, purrs and rolls over on her back. DeBurgos said the cat “provides interesting activity and exchange, gives enjoyment and reduces anxiety not to mention she bolsters mood and good cheer.”

Butterscotch helps achieve a homelike environment and triggers-happy memories of the pets that the residents have had in their lives Created by Joy for All Companion Pets, the cats come in three models, an orange tabby, creamy white and silver and a black and white tuxedo cat. There is also a yellow lab puppy available.

These pets are designed to replicate an experience that brings comfort, joy, fun and are calming and soothing.

The robotic, yet life-like, dogs and cats demonstrate the power of play for all ages and also are objects of care giving for the residents who feel an increased sense of purpose and affection.

The pets have lifelike appearances and movements and her fellow cats and dogs provide interesting activity and exchange, give enjoyment and reduce anxiety according to DeBurgos.

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When hearing loss is left unaddressed, it can significantly compound the challenges that people with Alzheimer’s and their families already face.”

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There’s a virus that has become a growing threat to people of all ages. The Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in the United States. The facts are as follows: 1. Recently, all passengers coming in to the U.S. who have been in Hubei province in China in the prior 2 weeks will be potentially quarantined for 14 days. This region of China is where Wuhan is located, and that is the epicenter of the outbreak.

2. There is an entire region in China that is in complete lockdown, and they’ve quarantined more than 50 million people to contain the outbreak.

3. The WHO has deemed the virus a “global health emergency,” further advising Americans not to travel to China.

So far, only a handful of Americans have caught it, and one man has already been successfully treated. His case study and treatment protocol was just published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

4. There is human to human transmission.

The coronavirus, known in shorthand as 2019-nCoV is a very odd bug! Researchers are desperately trying to understand its genomic sequence so that treatment can be hastened.

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At this time, I think the risk of contracting coronavirus in the United States or Canada is quite small. If you travel via plane, or cruise ships then of course your risk goes up for this as well as the flu. As for the flu vaccine, it may be appropriate for protection against certain strains of influenza, however it was not ‘built’ to protect against 2019-nCoV. Some of the following holistic remedies may be helpful during cough/cold season, however these are not useful to treat coronavirus. You must seek medical attention if you have a serious respiratory illness: • Matcha Tea • Elderberry • Astragalus • Ginger • Garlic • Mullein root • Eucalyptus essential oil I have a much more thorough version of this article which I can email to you if you’re interested. I’ll add you to my online data base when you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Januar y is the time to consider whether to appeal your residential real estate taxes. This article will address some of the most commonly asked questions about tax appeals.

The most important thing to understand about real estate tax appeals is what you can and cannot appeal.

Under New Jersey law, you can only appeal that the assessment for your property is in excess of the property’s fair market value. The assessment is the municipality’s determination as to the value of your property. This determination is sent to each taxpayer around February 1 of each year in the form of a post card identifying the property and the current assessment.

It is equally important to know what you cannot appeal. You cannot appeal the following: (1) the amount of taxes which you have to pay; (2) whether you can afford to pay the taxes; (3) that another person is paying less taxes than you; and (4) that the assessment of another property is less than yours. Thus, the local County Tax Board can only hear appeals that the property’s assessment is greater than its fair market value.

The municipal tax assessment is entitled to a presumption that it is correct. It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the assessment is excessive. To do this, the taxpayer must present evidence to the Tax Board as to the correct fair market value of the property. This evidence should

b e i n t h e fo r m of sales of comparable Marc S. Galella Esq. properties which occur red on or before October 1 of the year prior to the filing of t h e a p p e a l. Si n c e most people do not know how to obtain comparable sales, it is best to hire a State licensed or certified real estate appraiser to prepare an appraisal showing the comparable sales. The appraisal must be filed with the Tax Board no later than one week prior to the tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser should also be at the hearing to present the appraisal.

In most cases all tax appeals must be filed no later than April 1 of each year. However, the appeal deadline may be earlier or later. It is best to check with the town as to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is strictly enforced and the failure to file by the deadline will result in the appeal being dismissed. Taxpayers seeking to file appeals should begin the process as soon as they receive the assessment card from the tax assessor.

Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Mall To Host A ‘ZOMBIES 2’ Event

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Mall invites the community to a “ZOMBIES 2” event, aimed at entertaining and delighting children of all ages. The event will take place on February 22 from 12 to 2 p.m.

Ocean County Mall will have a children’s fashion show featuring spring fashions from Macy’s and JC Penney. The event will have children’s entertainment including a magic show, excellent prizes, crafts and demonstrations from local businesses and will be emceed by B98.5FM. During the event, families will be able to participate in a variety of activities including a craft project to create their own “ZOMBIES 2” sling bag, an exclusive photo opportunity, and various giveaways. The fun starts in Center Court. This event does

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Controversial Ocean County Facebook Page Deleted

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − Will Rise Up Ocean County rise up once more? Many do not think so as the controversial Facebook page has shut down again.

The page has been critcized in the last year for being a haven of anti-Semitism and forum for hate speech. As of Feb. 5, it has been deleted from the social media website for “using hate speech.”

Rise Up Ocean County, became active in 2018 and according to its administrators focused on bringing awareness to traffic, overcrowding and general growth issues.

The page’s administrators took it down for 24 hours last month leading some to think it was gone for good but it rose back to the irritation of residents, clergy and public officials.

The administrators of Rise Up Ocean County administrators posted Facebook’s notification on their separate website: “Your page has been unpublished for using hate speech, which goes against the Facebook Community Standards.”

They plan to appeal the social media group’s ruling stating its removal was “arbitrary and capricious.” In a January interview with Jersey Shore Online.com an administrator of the group who would not give his name, acknowledged that the group had come under great scrutiny by Facebook blaming Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir Singh Grewal for putting pressure on the social media platform.

The administrator had said that the platform was being more selective in what it was allowing to be posted, was cooperating with authorities and was being more cautious. In its appeal, the administrators said “our posts and our comments to insure that at all times we complied with Facebook community standards.”

The appeal adds that “the platform is too valuable to our efforts to risk losing it.”

Murphy and Grewal issued a joint statement said “we just learned that Facebook has decided to take down the public page on the company’s social network called ‘Rise Up Ocean County.’ Facebook’s action comes 10 months after the Director of our Division on Civil Rights, Rachel Wainer Apter, fi rst sent a letter to Facebook expressing concerns about racist and anti-Semitic statements on the page.”

“There is a rising tide of hate around our country and around our state. We at the Division on Civil Rights are working with community organizations to combat it by creating connections, fostering mutual understanding and respect, and confronting stereotypes. You at Facebook

also have a role to play in monitoring comments that incite violence based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, and disability,” Apter wrote in a letter to Facebook last April.

“Since then, we’ve consistently and repeatedly made clear our view that the page appeared to violate Facebook’s terms of service, and we appreciate that Facebook has now decided that this kind of hateful rhetoric has no place on its platform,” the joint statement added.

The statement included, “there remains much that should be done to stop the spread of hate on the Internet. The Murphy Administration will continue to call out hate whenever and wherever we see it, we will persist in demanding meaningful reforms to address the proliferation of hate online, and we will continue working to make New Jersey a safe and inclusive place for all of our residents.”

Almost a year ago, the subject of the Facebook page was noted at a press conference held in the lobby of the Jackson Municipal Complex a half hour prior to the township’s regular council meeting which the topic dominated. During the press conference various officials including (R-30th District) Sen. Robert Singer condemned the documentary and Rise Up Ocean County.

Mayor Michael Reina and the members of council said anti-Semitism had no place in Jackson or the rest of the world. The audience at that meeting was made up of many Orthodox Jews from Jackson, Lakewood and Toms River who joined township residents in calling for the governing body to adopt a resolution identical to one passed in Lakewood earlier this month proposed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish human rights organization.

The Freeholders passed that resolution days later. It denounced Rise Up Ocean County, calling it anti-Semitic based on the text and content of their posts and four trailers promoting the release of a documentary called “Ocean County 2030.”

That documentary has not been released according to the administrators of Rise Up Ocean County.

The subject of that documentary were issues of current and future development in Ocean County primarily focusing on Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson, each of whom have had an increase in their communities’ Orthodox Jewish population.

Rise Up posted a response to the Freeholders, calling them traitors for passing the resolution shortly afterwards.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Joint Base To Be Used As Quarantine Camp For Coronavirus Pandemic

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst military base has been selected as a designated emergency camp to quarantine any individual who could possibly have the coronavirus. In the case where all local health care facilities become full, the base was chosen as a backup complex.

According to the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper to select bases near 11 major airports that could house additional passengers.

With the Joint Base being about 60 miles away from Newark Liberty International Airport and less than 50 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, it was a strong pick.

This extra housing can hold up to 20 people that need to undergo any observation. The base will also assist the Health and Human Services personnel with additional office space and room for equipment.

Any passengers from Newark airport that are suspected of exposure will be housed at the Joint Base for up to 14 days and will be reviewed for any symptoms by authorized medical personnel from the federal government.

“This is a preventative measure. Every passenger receives multiple, thorough screen-

ings before leaving from overseas and again upon arrival to the United States. HHS will be responsible for all care, transportation, and security of the passengers during the quarantine period. Anyone showing symptoms of the infection will be transported to an off-base medical facility for a full medical evaluation, treatment, and isolation,” the Joint Base said in a statement.

This base will become helpful especially with recent virus scares in the area.

A Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas cruise ship had recently docked into Bayonne, holding at least 12 Chinese nationals, according to multiple reports. 12 people were screened, and four passengers were brought to the hospital for further evaluation.

Mayor Jimmy Davis tweeted that it was a “Below Low Risk” situation according to The Center for Disease Control.

The rest of the passengers on the cruise ship were releases without any further evaluation.

So far there has been over 31,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus all around the world, with over 600 deaths mainly occurring in China. There have been 12 confirmed cases of the coronavirus within the United States, although there have been no cases so far reported in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania.

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Six Flags Great Adventure To Earn Certified Autism Center Status

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON − Six Flags Great Adventure recently announced that it would earn the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

The Jackson based amusement park noted on Feb. 6, an initiative, across all 26 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation locations, will mark the first-ever family of parks to earn such a designation.

Six Flags is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America.

Six Flags Vice President of Safety Jason Freeman said, “we are proud to partner with IBCCES to ensure that guests on the autism spectrum have the best possible experience when visiting our parks.”

“The certification process will equip our team members with the tools and training needed to better serve guests with special needs. We want them to know Six Flags stands ready to welcome them with open arms,” Freeman added.

Many individuals and families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities find it challenging when visiting new places or planning family trips. The potential for sensory overload combined with a lack of understanding and awareness at parks and other recreational venues can often be overwhelming.

The CAC designation from IBCCES, the only credentialing board providing these services for the amusement and attractions industry, requires that at least 80% of guest-facing staff at each park complete a training and certification program through IBCCES as well as complete onsite audits and make a commitment to ongoing training. The staff training focuses on understanding the autism spectrum and strategies for communication, guest experience, and safety, while the onsite audit will give each park techniques and guidance on additional updates.

As a Certified Autism Center, Six Flags parks will provide: • Trained, courteous, front-line team members with the ability to identify visual cues to better accommodate guests with cognitive disorders and help them enjoy their time in the parks; • A sensory guide for each ride and attraction so guests can make informed decisions about the ride experience and their level of comfort; • Special in-park sensory spaces, where guests with sensory needs can relax in a less stimulating environment; • Expanded culinary options to meet guests’ dietary needs (such as gluten-free items); and • An updated Accessibility Guide available at sixflags.com, Guest Relations and Ride Information Centers at each park.

“IBCCES is extremely excited to work with a family of parks with this level of commitment,” Myron Pincomb, IBCCES Board Chairman said. “So many families just need more communication and understanding from parks and other attractions, so they can make those memories together that we all cherish.

“In some cases, small changes can make a huge impact, and our certification program ensures each park is committed to long-term growth and understanding, not just a one-time training,” Pincomb added.

Dr. Stephen Shore said, “as a person on the spectrum, it is exciting to see more parks taking the extra steps to accommodate all guests. The commitment Six Flags is making to a true certification process is impressive and means so much to millions of individuals and families. Creating family memories and recreation are essential for both individuals with ASD and their families as a whole.”

IBCCES has been an industry leader in cognitive disorder training and certification for healthcare, education and corporate professionals around the globe.

It provides a series of certifications that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. These programs are the only training and certification programs endorsed by the largest grassroots autism organization in the world, The Autism Society of America, and recognized around the world as the leading benchmark for training and certification in the areas of autism and other cognitive disorders.

The agency recognized that many families with children who have special needs have limited travel options. In response to this need, IBCCES created training and certification programs specifically for the attractions and travel industry. While many destinations tout “autism-friendly” options, this phrase means something different to everyone and does not necessarily indicate a true understanding or commitment to serving these guests.

Six Flags will also be the first network of theme parks to implement an IBCCES’ Accessibility card which is designed to help individuals with cognitive disorders or physical impairments identify and receive helpful accommodations at certified attractions worldwide.

The cards are free and may be used during all visits to Six Flags theme parks. Guests will register for the card at accessibilitycard. org.

After obtaining the card, they can visit Six Flags Great Adventure’s Ride Information Center for attraction access information that best serves their individual needs.

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A Pain In The Neck By: Missy Torzewski, PTA

The cause of neck pain is not always the result of an underlying disease. In fact, when it comes to experiencing neck pain, the majority of cases involve a postural component. Driving or sitting for a prolonged period of time, carrying heavy items, and even sleeping in unnatural positions can all contribute to neck discomfort. It is important to understand good posture to relieve pain as well as preventing injury.

WHAT IS GOOD POSTURE?

There is minimal stress on the neck with normal head posture due to the head being balanced naturally on the cervical spine.

Good posture is when both ears are aligned directly above the shoulders, chest open and shoulders back. Good posture requires muscle elasticity, motion in joint and muscles, strong core muscles, and self awareness.

and weakened while the muscles anteriorly (in the front of your body) become short and tightened. The results are muscle imbalances which may cause painful strains and spasms, headaches, and migraines.

Something to consider: For each inch of forward head posture, 10 additional pounds are added onto the stress of the cervical spine. The average weight of the skull is between 10-12 pounds which means if your head is positioned 2 inches forward, it has already doubled the amount of stress on the cervical spine.

keep your muscles and joints properly aligned which will prevent any muscle imbalances and future joint dysfunction and/or degeneration.

Also, by improving your posture, you open up your body to better oxygen and blood circulation, meaning that you’ll also improve your ability to concentrate and focus.

It is important to recognize and address poor posture to prevent long term effects. As stiffness increases with prolonged forward head posture, range of motion decreases in your cervical spine, thoracic spine and can also affect the range of motion in your shoulders.

Prolonged forward head posture can also lead to an increased risk for spinal degeneration and cervical osteoarthritis.

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WHAT HAPPENS WITH POOR POSTURE?

The most common mistake with posture begins when the head and neck are positioned forward. As your head shifts forward, the lower cervical spine goes into hyperflexion.

As a result, the upper cervical spine goes into hyperextension due to your body adapting for straight-on vision. These curvatures can affect the ligaments, spinal disks, and its nerve roots causing pain and discomfort. Prolonged forward head posture also puts strain on the cervical and thoracic muscles responsible for holding your head in a neutral position, keeping your shoulders back, as well as spinal stabilization. Most postural muscles posteriorly (in the back of your body) become elongated

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING GOOD POSTURE?

Having good posture can prevent you experiencing neck and back pain. This type of pain affects about 80% of the population today. Proper posture helps

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There has been a lot of success with physical therapy and postural defects. Strengthening the muscles that have been elongated and weakened and stretching the muscles that have been shortened may decrease a lot of symptoms. Physical therapy may decrease pain, improve range of motion, as well as improve overall posture. Your therapist will conduct a detailed initial evaluation to determine the best treatment for your particular symptoms involving postural exercises/stretches, modalities, and manual treatments.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 15 - feb 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give yourself a little extra time to accomplish important tasks or assignments in the week to come. You may run into some obstacles or unavoidable slowdowns. Your romantic partner may shower you with affection.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Primping and pampering require your participation.

Enjoy some romantic interludes and treats as this week begins. Later in the week you could come into contact with people who are more focused on material gain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will be fine as a fiddle if you realize that it’s never futile to forgive and forget. In the week to come you’ll realize that everyone is somehow connected, and your community may be larger than expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fighting fire with fire doesn’t always work to your advantage. If a partner or loved one strives to take control in the week ahead, you may try the same thing to get their attention. Focus on being generous and kind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You and your partner could be creative and imaginative as a couple. The two of you may share some romantic fantasies. You could take some shortcuts to achieve your ambitions later in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What you see and what you get may not be the same thing. You may enjoy buying something for the pleasure it gives someone, but you should be skeptical of anything that appears to be too good to be true this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loved ones

and even casual acquaintances are willing to indulge your whims and grant favors today and tomorrow. Later in the week, however, your charming ways may be less likely to produce the same effect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Delve into deep subjects. In the upcoming week you may become preoccupied by subjects that are related to upgrading your career or social standing. Enjoy spending quality time with loved ones this weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your generosity will be appreciated. Your good taste will be evident no matter what you purchase. You may feel pressured to make more money or stabilize your financial situation as this week goes by.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Since you are willing to cooperate, other people will be happy to team up with you. Achieve your ambitions by being persistent and attentive. You may experience a brief crisis of conscience as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have confidence in the power of positive thinking.

In the week ahead you may be inspired to learn something new or to study a subject that triggers your imagination. Romance could come knocking on your door.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Enjoy good things and good times now. Your desire to reach worthy goals might get the upper hand during the week to come. You should not be so ruthless about getting ahead that you lose ground with co-workers.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen That’s Amore: Plan Ahead To Treat Your Sweetheart To The Sweet Taste Of Italy

By Wolfgang Puck It can be a challenge when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday. If you have a job or other demanding activities but want to cook for your Valentine, as many people wish to do, how do you prepare something special after what will probably be a busy day?

The simple answer is to do some planning, and at least a little bit of cooking, ahead of time. That is why I’d like to share a special recipe to make for the one you love: a classic recipe from my restaurant Spago for the Italian frozen dessert known as a tartufo.

If you know any Italian at all, even the restaurant version of the language with which many people are familiar, you may recognize the dessert’s name from more savory sections of the menu. Tartufo literally means “truffle,” referring first and foremost to the roughly spherical fungi found at the bases of some trees such as oak and hazel. Highly prized for their wonderfully earthy, aromatic perfume, truffles are among the great delicacies of the kitchen.

Not surprisingly, the name became poetically attached to another coveted delicacy as well, and this one is sweet: Small, soft spheres of the chocolate-and-cream mixture called ganache, which are sometimes rolled in cocoa powder or grated or melted chocolate or to resemble the earth still clinging to true truffles when they’re dug up. Many of you reading this will no doubt give, or receive, a box of chocolate truffles on Valentine’s Day. But there’s still another type of sweet truffle; this one is a frozen dessert that at least two different restaurants in Italy that I know of - one in the town of Pizzo on the coast of Calabria near the southwestern toe of Italy’s boot, the other in Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome some 380 miles to the northwest - claim to have invented themselves.

This tartufo, for which I offer you a simple, delicious version here that we served long ago at Spago in Beverly Hills, is a semisoft frozen dessert (which the Italians call a semifreddo) made by mixing together melted chocolate, beaten egg yolks, a simply made sugar syrup, and some cream. I like to freeze the mixture until firm enough to scoop, and then form it into egg-shaped ovals that I roll in grated chocolate before returning them to the freezer to set.

It’s a surprisingly simple recipe, but still one that would be wise to make up to a couple of days ahead of Valentine’s Day so you have it ready to remove from the freezer and serve to your sweetheart.

CHOCOLATE TARTUFO Makes 5 to 10 servings 9 ounces (255 g) bittersweet chocolate 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) water 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream 2 tablespoons Chambord or other raspberry liqueur, or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Raspberry compote (recipe follows) Cut 6 ounces (170 g) of the chocolate into small

chunks. Put the chunks in a medium heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water; when the chocolate is almost melted, remove the pan from the heat, stir the chocolate, and leave it to continue melting. Keep warm.

Over another bowl, grate the remaining chocolate.

Set aside at cool room temperature.

In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a wire whip or beaters, whip the egg yolks until thick. Alternatively, put the yolks in a large heatproof mixing bowl and beat them with a hand-held electric mixer.

Meanwhile, clip a candy thermometer to the side of a small saucepan, Put the sugar and water in the pan and, over high heat, bring the sugar and water to a boil, watching carefully, until the mixture reaches 230 F to 234 F (110 C to 112 C). Large, shiny bubbles will form and the syrup will thicken.

Instantly remove the syrup from the heat and, with the mixer running at the lowest speed, carefully pour the syrup into the yolks. (Be careful to avoid pouring the syrup directly onto the beaters or the sides of the bowl.) Once all the syrup is poured, increase the speed to medium and continue beating until the mixture is cooled and very thick. Scrape in the melted chocolate and beat until incorporated, forming a stiff mixture.

Still beating at medium to high speed, gradually pour in the cream until smoothly incorporated, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula.

Beat in the Chambord or vanilla.

Pour the mixture into a medium bowl, cover, and freeze just until solid enough to shape, 3 to 4 hours.

Line a tray with waxed paper. To form the tartufos, use a pair of tablespoons, scooping up the mixture generously with one and shaping it with the other to create a smooth oval larger than an egg. Dip the spoons occasionally into warm water to make it easier to scoop.

As each oval is formed, roll it in the grated chocolate to coat completely; then, transfer to a freezer-proof tray lined with parchment paper or foil. (If the remaining mixture softens too much, return it to the freezer and then continue shaping when it’s firm enough.) Loosely cover the tartufos and free until just before serving time.

To serve, spoon some raspberry compote atop individual chilled dessert plates and place two tartufos on each plate. Serve immediately.

RASPBERRY COMPOTE Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 4 pints (2 L) fresh or frozen raspberries 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar Grated zest of 1 medium lemon In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries exude their juices. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Remove from the heat, let cool to room temperature, and refrigerate in an airtight nonreactive container until needed, up to one week.

(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) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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