2020-02-22 - The Howell Times

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Vol. 17 - No. 39

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Howell Family Plays “Game Of Games” On TV

Officials Oppose State Aid Cuts, Transfer Station

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – While Township officials recently bristled over an issue of partisan posturing regarding their mutual opposition to a proposed transfer station, they agreed on a bipartisan voice toward state aid cuts in school funding.

During a Feb. 4 council meeting, Mayor Theresa Berger questioned the wording of a joint press release sent

by Republican Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilman Thomas Russo calling for support from Berger and fellow Democrat John Bonevich to work together to defeat a Randolph Road project site near the intersection of Route 547.

“For you guys to say join us, we’re

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─Photos by Mike Rozman/Warner Brothers/NBC (Above) Featured on an episode of NBC’s Ellen’s Game of Games are Howell family members Dominique Baker, left with her sisters Brittany Baker, Alanna Baker and their mom Linda Baker.

(Right) Comic and talk show star Ellen DeGeneres is seen at the podium of the prime time NBC game show, “Ellen’s Game of Games” which recently featured the Baker family of Howell Township.

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Members of a township family were all ears when they appeared on the Feb. 11 episode of NBC’s “Ellen’s Game of Games.”

The show was re-aired on Feb. 16.

Linda Baker and her daughters Br it tany, Alanna, Jasmine and Dominique were all contestants on the game show hosted by comic and talk show star Ellen DeGeneres. During her segment she and oth-

er contestants sported large plastic ears.

An NBC representative described the Baker family as all being quite energetic.

Pointing out 24-year old Brittany in particular, the representative

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said, “Brittany had a great time and was very entertaining playing “Say Whaaat” which was a segment of the show.”

Du r ing the show, DeGeneres welcomed (Game - See Page 4)

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A Picture Perfect Day For Howell Student

By Bob Vosseller

Students’ Video Calls For Plastic Bag Ban

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Township officials recently heard a strong message by the Howell Environmental Commission and from middle school students that they would like to see plastic bags banned in the community.

The mayor and members of council watched a video produced by the students calling for the

ban.

Environmental Commission Chair woman Joan Osborne was among those present and said “the Howell Middle School South Project Plus students prepared a video that is being aired on the local government access channel for Howell to educate residents on the need for the ban on plastic bags.”

Danielle Gianelos, an 8th grade science teacher at the middle school, said a team of six 8th grade students met with Mayor Theresa Berger, Councilman John Bonevich, Township Attorney Joseph Clark, and Environmental Commission Chairwoman Joan Osborne late last year.

“The Recycling Infomercial was shared

on January 19, 2020,” Gianelos said. The students involved in the project included: Cassidy Brennan, Brian Ye, Caitlyn Zito, Samantha Ngo, Holden Saluti, and Harrison Feldman.

“I challenged my students to tackle the problem of plastic in the environment. This group of students chose to address this from a

legislative standpoint by writing a proposal to ban plastic bags in Howell Township,” Gianelos said. “The students met with the Environmental Commission to prepare.”

Gianelos added, “they presented their ordinance idea to members of our Town Council.

One of the ideas that came to fruition was a (Bags - See Page 16)

─Photo Provided By the Berwick Family of Howell Chelsea Berwick, 15, joins her parents Jeff and Tricia Berwick during a reception showcasing her photography on Feb. 1 at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center.

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already there. This is a game, that press release is not bi-partisanship.

This was the first resolution we passed last year, I thought we were united, I think we are united. The public will think we’re not united,” Bonevich said.

The council asked Township Attorney Joe Clark to write a letter expressing its opposition on behalf of the entire governing body.

Russo agreed that the wording of the release should have included the words “continued” opposition.

Later discussion during the meeting focused on a resolution opposing the impact that Senate Bill 2 (S-2) state aid school funding formula has had on the township’s school district. The mayor and council requested Governor Phil Murphy “scrap the punitive funding and new aid formula” and to immediately return school aid to previous levels until such time as a new, fair and balanced formula can be put into place that is more equitable in the manner in which state aid is distributed.

Members of the governing body voiced their opposition earlier this month calling the current situation “unthinkable” in a resolution that was unanimously passed.

The governing body joined an alliance of school districts, municipalities and taxpayers to actively oppose the financial impact caused by the reduction of state aid resulting from S-2. The State of New Jersey has adopted a plan to reduce the district’s state funding by 50% over several years.

S-2 started in 2018 and increased state aid to some New Jersey school districts and reduced funding to others. Howell is one of the districts that saw a reduction in its K-8 School District and the Freehold Regional High School District.

The districts hit with a decrease such as Toms River, Jackson, Howell and several others are expected to see a continual decline through the 2024-25 school year under the legislation.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed S-2 into law in 2018 and it altered the manner in which state aid funds are distributed among the state’s school

districts.

The school district received $32.63 million in state aid for 2018-19 school year and $30.98 million for 2019-20 school year. The council’s resolution states that S-2 has fundamentally changed the way New Jersey distributes state aid to school districts and in doing so has applied unfair and drastic cuts that will hurt the Howell K-8 and Freehold Regional districts.

S-2 reduced the Freehold Regional High School District’s state aid by $3.8 million for 2019-20 and is expected to reduce the district’s state aid by $6 million to $7 million for 2020-21.

Howell sends the largest number of students to the regional district and stands to lose the most state aid, according to the resolution which states S-2 will cause tax increases and that it unfairly distributes state aid. It states Howell students will suffer with unprecedented reductions to their education at the K-8 and 9-12 levels.

The resolution also maintains the loss of funding will result in elimination of certain after-school programs, cuts to sports programs, reductions

to enrichment programs and gifted and talented programs. Basic skills teaching positions are also at risk along with general teaching and staff positions being reduced.

The changes would also result in, according to the resolution, a rise in class size and the elimination of courtesy busing. S-2 cut state aid by $1.6 million to the Howell K-8 School District for 2019-20, with further cuts expected in the years to come that officials say will negatively impact students, unfairly impacting their ability to receive a fair and thorough education.

It was also noted by Councilman Thomas Russo that S-2 lacks transparency saying details of how it arrives at its calculation have not been shared with school district officials or the public at large.

Russo demanded that “the S-2 funding formula be immediately disclosed to the public so we can attempt to at least understand how these cuts were formulated.”

“I think they are starting their budget process now. These are unprecedented cuts,” Russo told a resident during the meeting.

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“My sister (Dominque) was online looking around one night and said “wouldn’t it be fun to apply for “Ellen’s Game of Games!” so we did it and the rest is history,” Baker said. That was April of last year.

Baker said that “the show films in California at the historic Warner Brothers studios” so she coincided the appearance with a special visit to the west coast.

As to being a fan of the show, Baker responded strongly in the affirmative. “Yes! We are absolutely obsessed with Ellen and fans of “Ellen’s Game of Games.”

Baker said, “we did not get to meet her before but we did see her riding around the studio on her bicycle during the early phases of the filming.”

Eventually, however, the family got to meet the game show’s host. “We got to meet her right after the taping and we got to meet “tWitch” as well,” Brittany Baker said.

Baker was referring to the show’s announcer, Stephen “tWitch” Boss. Boss is an all-star judge and fan favorite of the popular Fox dance competition show “So You Think You Can Dance.” He became popular following performances on the fourth season of that show. Falling just short of making the Top 20 in Season 3, he returned the following year and earned the runner-up title.

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HOWELL - It was a picture-perfect day for a township student whose photography is currently being showcased and will remain on display throughout February at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center.

Surrounded by her parents Jeff and Tricia Berwick and several friends, 15-year-old Chelsea Berwick greeted attendees and watched their reaction as they saw her photo work during a reception held on Feb. 1.

Her mother said, “Chelsea was inspired by her Middle School South Photography Club advisor Tia McLaughlin.”

“Chelsea was a shining star and creative mind in Photography Club during middle school. As a founding member of the club, she was able to share her talent with fellow students in her gentle way and was always willing to help others,” McLaughlin said.

McLaughlin added, “she was an amazing talent and always thought outside the box, taking a unique perspective with each of her pieces. Her work is currently incorporated in every photography lesson and inspires students to this day.”

The Howell High School sophomore’s work focuses on the environment. Chelsea won several first and second place awards for her photographs which are among those prize winners on display at the Manasquan

show for a special All-Star Season 7, where he met fellow all-star dancer and his future wife, Allison Holker. His hiphop performance of “Get Outta Yo Mind,” with classically trained contestant Alex Wong, won the Emmy for Outstanding Choreography.

In the season fi nale, Ellen DeGeneres stepped in for an injured Wong to recreate the award-winning dance for a surprised audience.

“He said he was rooting for us,” Brittany Baker said.

Being on a game show has its moments of anxiety, excitement and perhaps even a wave of fear and nerves. As to what the Bakers experienced, Brittany said, “we were very excited to see ourselves on television.

“We had all our family and friends gathering for watch parties,” Brittany Baker said. She works in the medical records department of a trauma center and said before the show aired that, “my family is going to die laughing. They will be able to see how nervous we were. I can’t wait to see myself.”

They went for the filming in June of last year and the most fun part of the game was the “Say Whaaat?” segment which Brittany described as “a game very similar to telephone. You see what is on the teleprompter and you have to then tell the next person but they have to read your lips and pass the message on down and the last person runs off and tells Ellen the message.”

“It was fun. We’ve been a fan of Ellen for years. She was great,” Brittany Baker said.

Reservoir Environmental Center. They focus on the seasons as part of a contest that won her the month-long exhibit.

“I’ve always loved taking photos. The contest featured the four seasons and I entered photos of fall, spring and summer,” Chelsea said.

“I thought it was a good idea to enter the contest. I have a digital media class in high school and we will be doing a photography unit. Taking pictures is a great way to look back at a point in time and to look at people as they were at that moment,” Chelsea said. She added that she has a very active Instagram account filled with her photos. She uses her digital camera, a Cannon Rebel SL1.

“All the photos I took had to be on the grounds of the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. I used my camera and a tripod. My favorite photo was the one of a bee on a flower,” Chelsea said. That photo won her a first-place prize in the contest.

As to career plans, Chelsea has plenty of time but said “it would be great to make a profession out of something that I do that is a lot of fun. I’ve been taking pictures for a long time of my family; friends and I love taking photos with people and recording life. It is great to look back to a picture of someone from that time. I know I will be taking photos for a long time.”

Paul Mandala, who works as nature interpretation representative for the Monmouth County Parks system coordinated the (Pictures - See Page 12)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Missing The Personal Touch In Stores You see them wherever you go these days!

At first, they started showing up at grocery stores, then convenience stores. They popped up without notice at many of our leading fast food chains and even made it to the local branches of our library systems.

They are said to make life easier, faster and we’re assured that they will not cause a decline in staff at these respective establishments.

Some question the validity of that claim.

So, who… or rather what is seemingly everywhere and to a small degree changing our lives?

Kiosks! You can use them

to order your sandwich, pay for your gallon of milk, check out your book and order your crunch wrap breakfast meal.

You don’t have to interact as much (or at all) with staff if you want to make a deposit at your bank because newer ATMs are programed with that function. That is an extension of the kiosk concept.

I am not sure yet how I feel about this new technological development. While I’m clearly not opposed to new tech making my life simple, there is something about how it is being presented that just seems a bit unnerving.

I guess it’s seeing the lack of cashiers in a favorite convenience store when I want

to check out my drink and see five self-checkout areas and one manned station.

Our library system is rolling out more self-check out machines and it was amusing to watch young people go up to the brightly lit machines thinking they were video games or a young mom who wanted to make a copy of something believing it a copy machine.

I thought it odd, months ago, when I stood a tad too long looking at a newly installed mechanical order system at a local McDonald’s and as I turned around to walk to the manned counter, have the woman behind it walk over to me and walk me through the new device and show me how

easy it was. Granted this was at a time when I was the only customer in the lobby.

Another observation was at my local grocery store and watching the cashiers observe the installation of a batch of new self-check machines as if they were witnessing their replacements. Perhaps they were?

It isn’t just the kiosk devices but manned staff with hand held devices that can check your small order as you stand in line. That is convenient and that still has a personal touch.

Have you ever gone to a bank and approached the teller area holding your deposit slip and other paperwork only to be told, “Sir, are you aware you

can now do this at the ATM?” While it was said in pleasant manner my brain translated that into, “Sir, this is much a minor task we’d rather you not bother us with it anymore and do it yourself.”

We live in a time when a few fleeting words between the shopper and cashier may become a thing of the past before long. Some of us feel an unnatural intimidation of going up to those self-check machines despite having a decent knowledge of navigating around our computers and phone devices. There is just something about those kiosks with their buttons, scanners, lights and various slots that just seem out of place, as if

they are armed with lasers and could activate them if we do the wrong thing.

Perhaps if, or rather, when they start to talk (and you know that eventually they will) it won’t seem so bad.

When we start to get illuminated digital facial features, we’ll forget that it’s just a machine and we’ll fool ourselves into thinking it’s the friendly cashier who we used to joke with while were standing in line.

Whether you use them or not, they are now part of our life and I guess it’s all in the name of progress.

Bob Vosseller Assistant Editor

Letters To The Editor

The Editor Trenton Doesn’t Realize How Letters Aid Cuts AreTo Hurting Schools Dear Governor Murphy, At this time of year, school districts throughout New Jersey are beginning to prepare budgets for the upcoming school year - which is always a formidable task as we have to balance the education of the children in our communities with the real financial concerns of our district’s taxpayers. This year, the constituents in the Freehold Regional High School District’s footprint must grapple with the serious negative impacts of Senate Bill 2 (S-2) and the long-term effects it will have on the education and opportunities available to our 10,600 current students and the thousands more who will enter the schools of the Freehold Regional High School District in coming years. S-2 has had and will continue to have a direct negative impact on the

high school students in Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, and Marlboro and will adversely affect all the taxpayers in these communities.

On the surface, the conceptual framework underlying S-2 sounded ideal - specifically a chance to redistribute school funding to help those districts that had sharp increases in enrollment while their funding remained flat. In reality, S-2 is and continues to have devastating impacts on 500,000 children across the state in order to help those districts. This bill has established a false perception of have and have nots, creating an atmosphere that pits students, parents, and communities against each other; rather than celebrating, sustaining and working to

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improve New Jersey’s recent #1 ranking for providing a stellar education to every child.

We completely support our neighbor Freehold Borough and other districts receiving their fair share but submit that it must be done in a manner that does not destroy other school districts, including our own. Keep in mind, the Freehold Borough K-8 School District, which is one of the districts that had sharp increases in enrollment while their funding remained flat, sends their students to us for high school. So while those students will benefit greatly during their time in the lower district, S-2 will be dismantling the education they will receive in the Freehold Regional High School District when they enter ninth grade.

We’re certain it was not the intent of those in the Legislature, to create divisive legislation that will have damaging, long-term consequences for the children of New Jersey. We doubt any elected official would support such outcomes, but unfortunately, that is exactly what is occurring.

We ask that the phasing out of state aid under S-2 is extended until the magnitude of its impact is fully understood and that the phasing in of state aid to the districts who saw sharp enrollment increases continues on the current schedule established

by S-2 with new revenue for state aid earmarked to those districts. Otherwise, thousands of children – many of them your youngest constituents - will be

negatively impacted in the short and long term. It is time for the funding formula to be completely redesigned through a transparent process that benefits every student in this state.

The Freehold Regional High School District is an exemplary district. Our students have outstanding opportunities to explore their passions whether through participation in one of our specialized Magnet Programs, career and technical education pathways or through various clubs and sports teams. The reductions in state aid under S-2 will severely diminish educational programming for students across our region, which in turn will have negative implications for college and career success.

This District has prided itself on its fiscal responsibility. As a regionalized system, our economy of scale allows us to provide a superior education for our students while spending approximately $3,500 per pupil less than similar districts. In fact, our per-pupil costs are below most of the K-8 systems in our area despite running hundreds of clubs and athletic teams. The belief that this district has somehow lived “high on the hog” for years - a sound bite and talking point often stated by supporters of S-2 - is a dangerous misrepresentation of Freehold Regional.

The repeated refrain we hear is that our enrollment is declining, that we should have been downsizing accordingly all along. The answer is we did and continue

to downsize. On average our enrollment declines approximately 1.4% each year. With our enrollment being close to 10,600 students you can see how minimal that decrease is each year. With that slight decrease in students each year, we worked to eliminate positions to keep our ratio of staff to students efficient.

In 2010 alone, eighty-one staff positions were cut from across the district. In addition, since 2014, we have eliminated an additional thirty-six positions of faculty, staff, and administrators to match the decline of student enrollment. That’s one hundred and seventeen positions eliminated over a decade – an average of almost twelve positions a year.

We cannot absorb a loss of $30 million and continue to provide the quality education our students deserve. The most frustrating part is that we now have to announce cuts to programs and services for our students, yet we cannot provide our community with an explanation of why or how the funding formula has determined that the Freehold Regional’s taxpayers are not contributing their “fair share.” It is inexcusable that the formula has not been made public, especially in light of its questionable math.

According to the state’s formula, if you owned a house valued at $400,000 and earned $100,000 in 2009 you had the ability to pay $4,127 in Freehold Regional taxes. Keeping that property value and income flat, in 2020 the state’s formula says you’re able to

pay $5,396 in Freehold Regional taxes. Taxpayers deserve a clear explanation of how their “fair share” is determined. Without seeing the formula ourselves, we cannot provide them with an answer.

We recognize the challenge of generating revenue to adequately fund education in New Jersey, but we implore you to work towards a solution that ensures every student in the state receives the education he or she deserves.

S-2 in its current form is not that answer. Helping some students at the expense of others is the opposite of providing a fair education for all. (Visit our online petition at change.org/p/phil-murphyfunding-formula-fairness-for-allstudents) where you can read the names and opinions of more than 10,000 residents who deserve an answer as how this funding is determined.

Before we begin to dismantle the educational programming with negative consequences for every child in the Freehold Regional, we respectfully ask that you reconsider your stance on S-2 in light of the severe negative consequences that it will have for thousands of children and families in New Jersey.

Charles B. Sampson, Ed.D. Superintendent Carl Accettola Board President Sean Boyce Assistant Superintendent

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

Congressman Smith: February Is American Heart Month WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Heart & Stroke Coalition, along with fellow Co-Chair Joyce Beatty (D-OH), authored the resolution, HRes. 860, in honor of the approximately 647,000 Americans who die from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

“Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans, and more women die from heart disease than all cancers combined,” said Smith. “In my home state of New Jersey alone, there are approximately 420,000 cases of coronary heart disease - the most common type of CVD - according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH); that is unacceptable. We must continue to work together to know and understand the risks of CVD, and the small steps we can take to prevent it.”

“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition and a stroke survivor, I have long championed the need for men and women to get ‘heart healthy,’” said Beatty.

“To that effect, according to the American Heart Association, there are many steps that you can take right now to decrease your risk of heart disease, including exercising, eating a balanced diet, and knowing the early

warning signs. That’s why I urge all Central Ohioans and all Americans to ‘Go Red’ and help spread the word this Heart Month.”

The resolution is support by two of the leading organizations committed to promoting American heart health: the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.

“Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the world’s leading cause of preventable death and disability. After decades of a steady decline in the U.S., CVD death rates are on the rise, which points to the urgent need for more research, prevention and early detection programs,” said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association.

“Now, more than ever, we need support from Members of Congress to address the health and economic crisis that CVD poses to our nation. We are grateful to Representatives Joyce Beatty and Chris Smith, our Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition Co-Chairs, for introducing this year’s Heart Month Resolution and for their ongoing advocacy in the fight against heart disease and stroke.”

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Arts Community Recognized Statewide

FREEHOLD – Monmouth County’s vibrant arts community is receiving statewide recognition as several theatres, museums, galleries, performing arts camps, towns and a film festival are among the nominees in the 12th annual JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards.

“Monmouth County is home to some of the best arts organizations around and it is wonderful to see them receive this much deserved recognition,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Division of Tourism. “As a staunch supporter of our arts community, I’m proud to help promote all of their outstanding events, exhibits and performances all year long.”

Contenders in the 2020 People’s Choice Awards were nominated by their peers through the Jersey Arts Marketers network, which is comprised of hundreds of arts groups across the state.

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Caregiver Volunteers Hosts Dancing Event

FARMINGDALE – The Caregiver Volunteers of Central New Jersey will be hosting their event call “Dancing with their Stars” on March 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Country Club.

Tickets for the event are $95 per person and include one-hour open bar with a butler passing hors d’oeuvres, a hot buffet, dessert and dancing with DJ Bill Lynskey from Shore Entertainment.

To purchase tickets or for sponsorship opportunities, visit caregiversvolunteers.org For more information, contact Howard at 732-505-2273 ext. 203 or email at howardh@ caregivervolunteers.org

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HOWELL – The Farmingdale-Howell First Aid Squad needs you! Members are needed so volunteer today. You can call 732-938-3161 or check them out on Facebook.

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Foundations Host Casino Night Event

HOWELL – The Mya Lin Terry Foundation, The Frances Foundation, Hope for Children Foundation and Rainbow Foundation will host “Four Of A Kind Beats Cancer” Casino Night fundraiser on May 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch.

“Four Of A Kind Beats Cancer” helps assist in raising funds for the pediatric cancer warriors and families supported by the host organiza-

tions of this event.

Tickets are $150 per person and include the casino, four-hour cocktail reception with open bar, $300.00 in casino chips, valet parking, DJ and dancing.

For event sponsorships, contact Keia Rubman at krubman@gmail.com For any other information, contact Marybeth Walz Pritzlaf at 732-996-3369 or via email at marybeth.walz@yahoo.com

County Offers Tire Pick-Up

HOWELL – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division is offering the Mosquito Madness tire pick-up program for residents in Long Branch from March 1 through April 15.

“The tire pick-up program is a valuable service for County residents to help eliminate mosquito breeding grounds,” said Freehold Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Mosquito Control Division and the Health Department. “Tires lying around the yard collect water, which then becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes.”

The Mosquito Control Team will come to residents’ properties and pick-up as many as ten tires without rims; Long Branch residents do not need to bring tires to the curb. Residents can securely cover or bring inside tires that you would like to keep.

Municipalities do not have a tire pick-up as part as a regular garbage removal. Many towns will accept up to eight, 18-inch rim-less tires at their Municipal Recycling Facilities.

Monmouth County residents can dispose of rim-less tires, free of charge, at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center as well.

“Container mosquitoes are the number one mosquito problem in Monmouth County,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Kiley. “One tire can produce more than 10,000 biting mosquitoes. Controlling the mosquito population protects residents, businesses and visitors from

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To make arrangements for the tire pick-up, call Monmouth County Mosquito Control at 732-542-3630 or send your name, address, number of tires and location of tires on the property to mosquitoes@co.monmouth.nj.us.

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Local Student Attends Leadership Conference HOWELL – Monmouth County 4-H member, Olivia Garcia, an 8th grader at Howell Middle School South, recently joined 4-H members representing eight New Jersey counties at the Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Conference in Atlantic County.

“Because of her remarkable achievements with the 4-H program, Oliva was given a wonderful opportunity to represent Monmouth County at the 4-H Leadership Conference,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County 4-H. “Although every young person has leadership potential, the skills necessary to be a leader do not necessarily develop in the natural course of life and this leadership conference helps the youth grow into these essential roles.”

The Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Leadership Conference provided an opportunity for middle school age youth −Photo courtesy Monmouth County Department of to learn about and develop Public Information and Tourism leadership knowledge and skills through large and small group interacThe 4-H Youth Development Program is part tive workshops as well as hands-on activities. of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural ExperiIn addition, conference participants met 4-H ment Station - Cooperative Extension. members from across New Jersey and gained For more information about the Monmouth valuable life skills including understanding the County 4-H Program, call the 4-H office at self, communicating, team work and decision 732-431-7260 ext. 7264 or visit the 4-H webmaking. site at nj4h.rutgers.edu

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Local Serves With Legendary Helicopter Squadron

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – A local military Airman has now become a part of a Naval Legacy.

Airman Jake Savarino, who is a 2016 Freehold Borough High School graduate, has now become a member of the oldest Maritime Strike Squadron.

As an aviation electronics technician, Savarino is responsible for working in the sonars and antennas of the aircraft and communication.

“My favorite part about my job is that not a lot of people from my hometown join the Navy,” said Savarino. “There is a lot of diversity in the tasks I do and the people I work with.”

Being raised in Freehold taught Savarino values that he still uses to succeed in his career.

“Freehold taught me you only lose when

you give up,” said Savarino.

It is considered to be a part of history when a sailor is assigned to HSM-71. Sailors will fly “Romeo” helicopters, which are currently the most cutting-edge helicopters. These helicopters give the ability to manage rescue missions and control any needed replenishments at sea. Being a sailor for the HSM-71 is a crucial role in all Navy Aircrafts, as all aircraft carriers are a central part of the nation’s security strategy.

It’s been a tradition in Savarino’s family that almost every generation has been serving the country. His dad, grandfather and uncle all served in the military, and Savarino plans on keeping the tradition going.

“Serving in the Navy means making the United States a better place for future generations,” said Savarino. “As long as people are fighting and serving the country it will remain an amazing country.”

Women Of Irish Heritage Holds Monthly Meetings

HOWELL – The Women of Irish Heritage of the Jersey Shore holds their monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. They hold their meetings at Doolan’s Shore Club on Route 71 in Spring Lake Heights. There is no meeting during the month of January, July and August.

The requirements to join are that you must

be at least 1/8th Irish. There is an annual due of $25 and a one-time fee to join of $15.

This organization makes annual contributions to many local charities. They hold an annual gift auction in October which raises money for these contributions. They also give three scholarships each year to relatives of the members who are attending college.

Duo To Perform Concert At Local Church

NEPTUNE – Marjorie Koharski, Neptune fluist, and Keith Calmes, classical guitarist from Ocean Grove, will perform a duo concert on February 23 at 3p.m. at the Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 3455 West Bangs Avenue.

Mrs. Koharski is a retire member of the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, a member of several flute associations, and is the founder and director of The Festive Flutes. She teaches flute in her Neptune studio.

Dr. Calmes has performed as a soloist at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Recital Hall, and with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra.

He is a member of serval guitar and string associations. He teaches guitar and related subjects at Wall High School.

They will perform music by Giuliani and Mourat and serval pieces by Beethoven in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. They will premiere pieces by Keith Calmes and local composer Joseph Virgilio.

The flute/guitar duo performs frequently at libraries, churches, and senior residences throughout New Jersey.

For more information, call 732-922-2273.

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“Whatever I do in the future I’d like it to be something creative or artistic. I’m leaning toward something like that,” Chelsea said.

Beyond her photography, her interests include playing on a travel softball team, being a member of the Key Club, which is the high school level of the Kiwanis organization. She is also proud about being team captain for the Howell Relay for Life.

“The relay is an overnight event to raise

money for cancer research and it is held at the Howell baseball field. I did it as a freshman but this year I’m a team captain. This year’s relay will be held in June,” Chelsea said.

“She’s a twin,” her mother said. “She loves taking photos of the family and she is very creative. It will be interesting to see where she goes with this in the future. The technology involved in it is certainly amazing. What she can do on the computer is wonderful,” her mother added.

For those wishing to see prize winning work from young photographers from the area, visit the “Colors of Nature” Exhibit at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center in Howell. The exhibit will run until Feb. 29.

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

5 Natural Strategies For Uterine Fibroids

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Uterine fibroids are benign cysts that can grow inside or outside of a woman’s womb, termed the uterus. There are many articles that address a pre-menopausal woman’s risk of fibroids, but not as many for post-menopausal women. Hysterectomy does not have to be your future! Living with the bloat doesn’t have to be your future either!

Most women can live their whole life with little fibroids and not experience any problems, and maybe not even realize they even have them! But fibroids can grow rapidly and cause a lot of lower pelvic pain, even radiating into the groin or leg. When large enough, the abdomen will swell or bloat causing you to want to wear stretchy pants, and possibly have to empty your bladder more frequently. Constipation is pretty common with fibroids.

In some cases, if the fibroid is large enough, it may actually cause tremendous discomfort and difficulty walking, sleeping or bending. In an older woman, I think it’s the pain that drives a woman into the OB/ GYN office, to find out what’s going on.

Contrarily, a woman who is younger and still cycling may have symptoms such as heavy bleeding, subsequent anemia, fatigue, infertility and of course pain, including dysorgasmia.

I’d like to offer you some natural strategies to help you try to shrink these, because so often the first thing offered is surgery!

While that may be necessary in some cases, I’m a holistic thinking pharmacist and I believe there are life-changing natural strategies that are worth a try! Talk to your physician about the following ideas. In the

order of importance: 1. Discontinue ALL hormones that you’re taking. Many post-menopausal women are supported on hormones which may be fueling the fibroid growth in an older woman.

It’s the estrogen (estradiol) that could be the specific problem.

2. Sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a dietary supplement that is basically a broccoli extract. It is used to support Phase II liver detoxification enzymes which break down estrogen properly. Sulforaphane supplements help to restore proper estrogen receptor gene expression, and interfere with tumor growth. DIM is another supplement that may help control estrogen.

3. Iodine. We assume iodine deficiency as one reason for hypothyroidism, but iodine deficiency is also strongly associated with lumpy breasts (ie fibrocystic breasts) as well as uterine fibroids. Iodine may be useful in preventing further growth of a fibroid.

4. Turmeric. Turmeric spice has been studied for its ability to shrink uterine fibroids, by binding to and activating PPAR-gamma and that in turn, shrinks a fibroid tumor/ growth. Curcumin is a stronger, standardized extract of turmeric spice.

5. Matcha Tea or EGCG Supplements.

In test tube and animal studies, cells treated with EGCG grew far more slowly and were noticeably smaller within days!

I have a longer version of this article with more natural strategies. I will email it to you once you’ve signed up for free my online newsletter at suzycohen.com. That article includes a recipe for an essential oil blend that you can apply externally for additional comfort.

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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent For Rent - Adult Community. Whiting Crestwood Vill. 5 (55+) Larger 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and Powder Room. Porch, W/D, Garage. Not Pets. $975.00 plus utilities, Available 3/1/20. 732-604-0323.

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COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior.

Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates.

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Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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School students and adults welcome! Call 732-350-4427.

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MOVING SALE - Toms River, 1082 Westlake Drive, Saturday, February 22, 2020, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Everything must go! Furniture, home goods, kitchenware, lamps, side tables, etc.

Come early to get the best deals!

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Whirlpool Washer/ Gas Dryer Excellent condition. Not used in last 10 years. You must up. $100 each. 732-477-1849.

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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (10)

Personals Single Senior Males - 65+ Wanted for single females. Soulmate, friendship or partner. Have good standards, qualities. Leave name and number for return call. 732-678-6786. (13) Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest.

I am loving, caring, and easy going.

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

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

(17) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (12) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Buying World War I and II Helmets, hats, swords, daggers, medals, flags, Marine uniforms, women's uniforms, etc. All Countries.

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Help Wanted Personal Executive Assistant - 2 days per week. Must be proficient with Excel, Salesforce CRM, Netscape CRM, Quick Books, Sales, Powerpoint and run errands. Remote position.

Experience in Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Call 973-934-1171. (11) Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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(10) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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We are an E.O.E. employer. M/F. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 273 Brick Blvd., Brick NJ 08723.

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We are seeking experienced marine mechanics, assembly techs & yard help. Great pay & benefits to qualified candidates. If you're under appreciated or under compensated contact Jared today at Jared@trkawyam.com or call 732-929-8168.

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Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (10) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

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Continued From Page 1 student produced infomercial for the Howell Township TV station educating residents about plastic use and recycling.”

“The more people we get talking about the environment, the better. While this bag ban may or may not pass, I’m still happy that we got a conversation going in Howell Township about the dangers of plastic,” said student Brian Ye, 13.

Cassidy Brennan, 13, added, “It’s our job as the next generation of leaders to defend our environment. Our team enjoyed advocating for a single-use plastic bag ban through social media, meetings with officials, and producing a video to spread awareness about plastic pollution and recycling because not only is the topic interesting to learn about, but it feels good to know that our project is making a difference.

“The script and video were the result of months of hard work and research as to how we can make Howell a greener community.

We strongly believe that a ban of plastic bags in our township is an excellent way to work towards the solution,” Cassidy added.

“We are in an environmental crisis, and if we ever want to see our children grow up, we need to do something. It took time and effort, but to get involved with our local government was what we felt was the best solution,” student Holden Saluti said.

Holden added, “If we want to save our planet, then we need to act, and I don’t mean just our team. I mean everyone needs to act. Whether it’s spreading awareness, or getting involved in local government, we need to do something about our planet being destroyed by our own hands.”

Samantha Ngo said, “We decided to tackle this widespread problem within our community, more specifically our town, in hopes of

inspiring other neighboring towns to take humanity one more step towards saving our planet.

“Our belief is that banning single-use plastic bags will be beneficial to our environment.

While working on this project, we met with members of our town environmental commission, as well as the town council and mayor for consultations on the legal aspect of the project.

They also offered us an opportunity to create an informational video to spread awareness about the plastic problem to be aired on their website,” Ngo said.

“It was an amazing experience and opportunity and it makes me happy to know we did something to make our town a better place,” Ngo added.

Harrison Feldman said that the world has a plastic pollution problem and it is only going to get worse. “We recognized that we wanted to make a difference. We felt that the most effective way to solve this plastic problem was

to eliminate plastic from polluting our waterways. The simplest way to do this is to ban plastic. With our limited time and resources, we decided to narrow our solution down to single-use plastic bags, as they are one of the main polluters in our waterways.”

Not only did the class submit its video to the township it also submitted it to the Nat Geo Tackling Plastic challenge in hopes of recognition.

“We’ve already achieved a major goal,” Feldman said. “We were able to raise awareness about this problem that will haunt us and future generations to come after us. There is still a lot more left to do. We still want to go through with banning single-use plastic bags in our town, but that would be hard to do on our own. Anybody can make change, no matter who you are,” Feldman said.

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Library Receives Grants To Further Programs

MANALAPAN – Library Director Judi Tolchin announced that the Monmouth County Library has received two $1,000 grants to provide further benefits for library users at both the Headquarters and Eastern Branch libraries.

The grants enable the two libraries to participate in the Libraries Lead with Digital Skills program, an initiative of

the American Library and Public Library Associations and sponsored by Grow with Google, the technical company’s economic opportunity initiative.

The program is funded by Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, created to enable local libraries to combine their program offerings with Grow with Google training materials, offering the opportunity for

community workshops or other activities aimed at both empowering small businesses to grow online and assisting job seekers to prepare for and fi nd work.

“Libraries have long been America’s gathering place for learning, “said Robyn Miller, MLIS, Supervising Librarian at Headquarters. “From learning new digital skills for the workplace, to creating a

résumé or growing your business online, people are going to libraries as resources for professional growth now more than ever,” said Miller.

The fi rst program will be offered at Headquarters on March 17 at 10:30 a.m. when Power Your Job Search with Google Tools will be offered, a program to organize and enhance the job search experience by using Job Search on Google, using Google Sheets to track the progress of job applications, and by creating a resume using Google Docs. Goal of this program is to help patrons discover new ways to use free tools to enhance job searches, using devices that are readily available such as smart phones.

A second program on March 24 at 10:30 a.m. is entitled Planning an Event with Google Tools. “Here patrons can learn how to organize an event by using Google Calendar, sharing the calendar with an event planning team and communicating with the team via Google Gmail,” Miller explained.

Miller added that “The goal for this program is multi-faceted. I can see applications where busy parents organize schedules, where seniors organize activities and appointments. Google calendars can be shared so the entire family can be kept in the loop, no matter where they are.”

Registration will be required for both sessions and enrollment limited.

For further information on this and all programs at the headquarters library and all branches visit monmouthcountylib.org.

Monmouth County Park System Hosts Half Marathon

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on March 8. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Brookdale Community College.

Race medals will be awarded to all registered fi nishers. Pre-registration is online, by phone, or through the mail until March 4 and costs $40 per person. If you pre-register you are invited to a Pre-Packet Pick Up at Road Runners Sports, 490 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 7. Race day registration is also available beginning at 7 a.m. and costs $60 per person.

Those who wish to be involved but not run are invited to volunteer and assist with registration and at refreshment stations.

Prospective volunteers should contact the Park System volunteer office at 732842-4000, ext. 4283, or email volunteer@ monmouthcountyparks.com.

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For more information about the Monmouth County Park System, visit MonmouthCounty Parks.com or call 732-842-4000.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 22 - feb 28

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): As this week unfolds, your desire for excitement could begin to wear thin on others. You like to stir things up but should remember to keep your promises. Someone might be immune to your obvious charms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may receive more attention than expected. You can be a dynamic leader whenever there is something new to try since you are willing to experiment. In the week to come your love life could be intriguing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Talk your way to the top. In the week ahead, your words can have an impact whether you are talking about business or discussing your goals. One of your loved ones could be unpredictable in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep your ear to the ground. Although conversations can be distracting, you will hear some useful bits of information, especially during the first half of the week. Use your financial savvy to enrich your bottom line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A partner may be enthusiastic about helping you with one of your projects. Work together in the first half of the week for the best results. You are especially astute about financial matters and can make practical decisions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tell it like it is. During the upcoming week you could have a change of heart, but if you are honest about your feelings, a loved one will be understanding. You may be asked to donate to a group’s good cause.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might not

have much of a chance for romance as the week unfolds. Although your heart is filled to the brim with affection, practical matters could take precedence. Enjoy some happy changes to your plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your good sense when handling financial affairs might brighten your reputation. Your workplace might be a center for social exchanges, or your friends might need some help with a fun project in the upcoming week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t just hope that the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow will land in your lap. In the week to come, you can use your expertise to make money. Tackle problems with resourcefulness and ingenuity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): All you need to do is faithfully keep your promises in the week ahead. You might see the advantage in altering plans, but this might upset someone in your family unit. Find a compromise to prevent disputes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): When you hear about a new idea or application, you readily see the possibilities and eagerly incorporate it into your daily routines. A partner may be adept at making savvy business decisions in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): People are willing to accept your decisions, although you may change your mind frequently. During the week ahead, you may purchase things that don’t suit your lifestyle because you want to be more logical.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Pie Games: Global Ingredients Combine To Make A Perfect Wintertime Pizza

By Wolfgang Puck Nowadays, pizza is more than just an Italian specialty. You’ll find people enjoying it wherever you travel around the world, from America to England to Japan to Qatar and beyond.

I’m happy to have played some part in spreading that popularity, since I first began giving pizzas a new contemporary California spin at the first location of Spago I opened in Hollywood back in early 1982. Before then, not many people could have imagined pizzas topped with such gourmet and internationally influenced ingredients as duck sausage, smoked salmon with caviar, chicken with Mexican jalapeno peppers, or even something as far removed from most pizza lovers’ thinking as Peking duck! But we decided from the beginning to be inventive and have as much fun making pizza as people have eating it. The results definitely caught on.

To me, pizza is a food to enjoy year round, whatever the occasion. And the wide range of topping ingredients available now makes it possible to adapt pizzas to any time of year and any occasion. The following recipe is a fine example of that approach.

It traces back to the early days of Spago, combining ingredients from Italy, Asia, France and Germany to make a hearty yet refined tasting dish I find perfect for wintertime.

Black Forest ham is a high-quality deli meat produced in the mountainous Black Forest region of southwestern Germany. I’ve always enjoyed its hearty yet refined, sweet and slightly spicy flavor, which results from curing, aging, cold-smoking and air-curing the meat over several weeks. Being prepared at cool temperatures, true Black Forest ham looks like a raw food rather than a cooked product, and it’s generally eaten like the similarly appearing Italian prosciutto, cut into thin, almost translucent slices. Those are the sort of slices you should start with for the pizza, either cut for you to order at a deli counter or purchased pre-sliced in a vacuum-sealed package at most well-stocked supermarkets.

To complement this featured ingredient, my pizza also includes silky, earthy slices of pan-grilled or sauteed slender Japanese or Asian-style eggplants, which have a milder flavor and fewer seeds than the larger globe varieties. Along with the mixture of Italian fontina and mozzarella cheeses I enjoy on just about all my pizzas, I also add some fresh, creamy goat cheese like French chevre or one of the excellent varieties now produced in America.

This eclectic combination of toppings adds up to a worldly pizza that feels at once both sophisticated and down-to-earth, refined and heartily comforting - a perfect casual main dish for you to warm up with when the weather outside feels cold and blustery.

BLACK FOREST HAM AND GOAT CHEESE PIZZA Makes 4 individual pizzas 1 batch Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), divided into 4 balls All-purpose flour or semolina, for dusting 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (250 mL) shredded fontina cheese 2 cups (500 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese,

about 1/2 pound (250 g), or an equivalent weight in thinly sliced fresh mozzarella 2 small slender Japanese eggplants, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices, brushed with oil and grilled until tender, or sauteed in olive oil; or 1/2 pound large cultivated mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices and sauteed in olive oil until golden 1 cup (250 mL) crumbled fresh goat cheese 4 ounces (125 g) thinly sliced Black Forest ham, cut into thin julienne strips 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, 4 small sprigs reserved for garnish, remaining leaves chopped Set an oven rack at the highest level, place a pizza stone or baker’s tiles on the rack, and preheat to 500 F (260 C).

Roll or stretch each piece of pizza dough into a circle 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter.

One at a time, place a circle of dough on a wood peel (paddle) or rimless baking sheet lightly dusted with flour or semolina. Brush with oil and sprinkle with some pepper flakes to taste. Arrange a quarter each of the fontina and mozzarella on the dough, leaving a narrow rim. Arrange a quarter each of the eggplant, goat cheese and ham on top. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

Slide the pizza from the peel onto the baking stone.

Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rim is deep golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Using the peel, remove the pizza from the oven.

With a pizza wheel, mezzaluna, or large sharp knife, cut into slices, then transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with a basil sprig. Serve immediately, letting guests take individual slices.

Assemble, bake and serve the three remaining pizzas the same way.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105 F to 115 F (40 C to 46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water.

In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water, and process until the mixture forms a ball.

Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).

Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat four or five times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.

(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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