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By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A controversial appli-cation to have a Chabad Jewish Center on a residential lot on Church Road recently packed the Toms River High School North

–Photos by Catherine GaliotoThe residents of Kenilworth are in opposition to the proposed use variance the Church Road Chabad is seeking. The street is near 2001 Church Road, where a home is being used as the Chabad meeting place. More than 1,000 people turned out to hear the application before the zoning board.

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auditorium with more than a thousand res-idents, hearing testimony before the zoning board. The hearing is far from over. The next step in the process will come 7:30 p.m. on February 18, when the zoning

board will hold its second special meeting on a use variance for the Chabad. Previ-ously, the Chabad founder and his attorney argued the Chabad was a permitted use, and

By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – County Republi-cans will meet January 26 to decide who will fill the shoes of Jim Lacey, the Ocean County Freeholder who resigned recently. The vacancy meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the TR Hotel on Route 37, where the Ocean County Republican organiza-tion will meet as county committee for candidates to Lacey’s seat. Lacey, who resigned December 31, had served as a freeholder since 1993. His term was to end January 2017. Freeholder Director John Bartlett an-nounced Lacey’s resignation December 31 from the five-member, all-Republican board of chosen freeholders. Lacey, who was also serving on the Brick Municipal Utilities Authority as its executive director, earned an annual base salary of $192,280 from the MUA. However, the MUA is advertising the po-sition. Lacey’s appointment as executive director was to expire this year. The county Republican convention would also likely nominate a replace-ment for Freeholder Jack Kelly, who was nominated by Gov. Chris Christie to the state Parole Board. If his appointment is confirmed by the state Senate, Kelly would be required to resign as a free-holder as well.

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By J. Mark Mutter TOMS RIVER – As the Township pre-pares for its 250th anniversary, here is a trivia quiz to test how much you know about Toms River and its history: 1. Toms River Township has an offi-cial flag. What is pictured on it? A. A Pine tree B. A Sailboat

Take A Toms River Township Trivia Quiz C. A Revolutionary War soldier D. An Indian head Answer: An Indian head. In 1967, the Township flag was adopted to celebrate the township’s 200th birthday.

2. How was the Township created in 1767? A. By a proclamation from the King

of England B. By an Act of New Jersey’s Royal Assembly C. By an Act of Parliament D. By a Peace Treaty Answer: By an Act of the Royal As-sembly of New Jersey. The Township was formed out of the southern part of Shrewsbury.

3. In 1906, how much did it cost to repair the streets in the Village of Toms River? A. $15 B. $25 C. $50 D. $100 Answer: It cost $15 to “oil and sprinkle”

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OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERSJohn C. Bartlett, Jr., Director • Gerry P. Little, Deputy Director • John P. Kelly

James F. Lacey • Joseph H. Vicari

OCEAN COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERSJohn J. Mallon, Chairperson • Senator Robert Singer, Vice Chairperson

Anthony DePaola, Secretary-Treasurer • Carol Blake, RN • Maurice “Mo” B. Hill, Jr., D.M.D.Veronica Laureigh • Henry Mancini • Ruthanne Scaturro

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Both Ocean and Monmouth Counties have seen an increase in whooping cough (pertussis) this year. In the United States, we see

between 10,000 and 50,000 cases a year. Since 2010, about 10 to 20 babies die from whooping cough each year.

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN TO GET THEIR TDAP VACCINATION DURING THEIR THIRD TRIMESTER DURING EVERY PREGNANCY

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did not need a use variance to continue to operate out of the home at 2001 Church Road. The board disagreed and will now decide whether to grant a use variance. The meeting will have testimony from the applicant and their experts as to why a use variance should be granted, as well as public questions and comment once testimony concludes. Rabbi Moshe Gourarie of the Chabad and his attorney Christopher Costa said the Chabad had been operating for several years since Gourarie bought the property in 2011 where he lives with his family. The operations came to the zoning board’s attention after several residents called to complain that a church, or school, was operating on a residential site. Costa said his client received eight zoning violations in October 2014 for operating the Chabad in a residential zone. Gourarie said his home hosts Chabad op-erations of a small nature, such as weekly prayer meetings and Jewish observances with guests fewer than 25 people. Events where 30 or more were planned, such as high holy days, the events were moved off-site into local hotel conference space, for example. Gourarie said there is a class of five to sev-en young children who meet to learn at his home once a week for about two hours, but

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that it is not a school operation. There are religious study groups and prayer events weekly, he said, mostly attended by adults in their 60s and 70s. The group is heavily engaged in charitable efforts and its mis-sion is to share the principles of Judaism for those who want to learn more, he said. Residents at the previous special meet-ing for the Chabad application expressed strong opposition, some heatedly question-ing the applicant and board and demand-ing board members deny the application. They said the residential zone should be kept intact, and that the Chabad would contribute to parking, traffic and other quality of life issues for the area. Though the planning board does not govern tax status, the tax-exempt nature of the Chabad was a frequent complaint from audience members at the meeting. A petition garnering thousands of signa-tures has been circulating, and residents of Kennilworth Drive, across from the Chabad, have hired Sonny Liston as an opposition attorney. Citing the attention the issue has received, the zoning board scheduled a special meeting for a venue that could hold crowds larger than its normal meeting space of the town hall meeting room, and will instead schedule Chabad testimony for High School North’s auditorium. The February 18 meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the high school, 1245 Old Freehold Road.

Lacey’s resignation and Kelly’s antici-pated one is related to state law that says in order to collect a pension one must resign all paid public positions invested in the state Public Employees Retirement System. The annual stipend for the free-holder seat is $30,000. If a second vacancy is created by Kelly’s resignation, only a quorum will remain on the freeholder board. The county committee meeting only an-

nounces it seeks to fill the Lacey vacancy. All party members are welcome to attend, but only existing county committee mem-bers are eligible to vote. There will be no voting by proxy if you cannot attend. The process is similar to the annual nominating convention held by the county council. GOP County Chairman George Gilmore called the meeting, which by law must be held within 35 days of a vacancy. County committee members should RSVP before January 25 by emailing [email protected] or call-ing GOP headquarters at 732-244-5400.

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the village streets with stone gravel.

4. Shelter Cove was an important site during the Revolutionary War. It pro-duced this item: A. Salt B. Hay C. Wheat D. Corn Answer: Salt. It was produced from the Bay’s salt water that was captured in gates. The water was boiled and salt was produced. The salt was used to preserve food for George Washington’s army.

5. The Township bought the land that became Shelter Cove Park in 1955. How much did it cost? A. $1 million B. $100,000 C. $99,000 D. $26,000 Answer: $26,000. It took several years and a court case to negotiate the purchase price.

6. This first Toms River Ordinance, adopted by the Township in 1902, was meant to: A. To create the Police Department B. To allow street lights in the Township C. To prohibit the running of dogs at large D. To license peddlers and hawkers Answer: To prohibit dogs running at large. Dogs had become a nuisance for killing sheep in the Township.

7. The Founder’s Day and Foodfest Fairs location: A. Has always been held along Wash-ington Street B. Was first held in Huddy Park C. Was first held in Winding River Park D. Was first held behind Town Hall Answer: Both have always been held along Washington Street.

8. This man was the first Township Clerk in the Township’s history: A. Colin Applegate B. Manuel Hirshblond C. Mark Mutter D. David Woodmansee Answer: David Woodmansee. His family supported American Independence during the Revolutionary War. The others have also served as Township Clerk.

9. When did the Parkway open in Toms River Township? A. 1945 B. 1954 C. 1960 D. 1965 Answer: 1954. Within 10 years of the opening of the Parkway, the Township population doubled.

10. What year did the current Town Hall re-open after being expanded be-cause of the population explosion? A. 1979 B. 1990 C. 2000

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D. 1980 Answer: 1979. A stone marker on the outside of the building marks the year.

11. What is Toms River Township’s official motto? A. Man Thinks B. God Directs C. Man Thinks, God Directs D. There is no motto. Answer: Man Thinks, God Directs. The motto is the Township’s official slogan and was adopted in 1967.

12. Captain Huddy defended the Toms River Blockhouse from a British attack during the Revolutionary War. He was captured and hung; Huddy Park is named after him. What was his first name? A. Jason B. James C. John D. Joshua Answer: Joshua. He is buried in a cem-etery in Monmouth County.

13. When did the records of the Town-ship change from being handwritten to typed? A. 1875 B. 1900 C. 1925 D. 1950 Answer: 1925. The minutes since January 1, 1925 have been typed. The Township Clerk who is keeper of the Township’s Records handwrote all minutes up to 1924.

14. How many election districts are there in Toms River Township? A. 63 B. 55 C. 50 D. Four Answer: 63. That is the most of any town in Ocean County. In 1942, there were only six districts. There are also four wards in Toms River Township.

15. This is the oldest of Toms River Township’s parks: A. Huddy Park B. Shelter Cove Park C. Silverton Park D. Riverwood Park Answer: Huddy Park. In 1905, the land that became the park was bought after approval in a special election.

16. When the Township bought the land that became Huddy Park, what was it? A. Woods B. An empty lot C. Site of a sawmill D. A swamp Answer: A swamp that cost $3,000 and was filled in with river bottom to become the park.

17. This man signed the legal document creating the Township: A. George Washington B. Thomas Jefferson C. Benjamin Franklin D. William Franklin Answer: William Franklin. He was the

Royal Governor of New Jersey from 1763 to 1776 and was Benjamin’s son. The doc-ument is called a “charter.”

18. The original Town Hall, with the white columns along Washington Street, originally was: A. A fire house B. A private home C. A salt warehouse D. A movie theater Answer: A private home. It was pur-chased in 1949 and a plaque on the front of town hall near the columns marks the year that it opened in 1950.

19. Which is the largest Toms River Township Park? A. Winding River Park B. Riverwood Park C. Shelter Cove Park D. Ortley Beach Answer: Winding River Park. The land was purchased in the 1970’s with Township and NJ Green Acres monies.

20. When the British attacked the Vil-lage of Toms River defended by Captain Joshua Huddy, they came by boat from New York City. Where did they land? A. From the north through heavy woods B. From the south at the port of Toms River C. From the east near where the Route 37 Mathis Bridge is now located D. From the west through the Pine Bar-rens Answer: From the east where the bridge now is. They marched overland, 7 miles, and attacked from the east.

21. When the British attacked, they sailed from the ocean and into the Bay through “Cranberry Inlet,” which is now near where Ortley Beach is located. The inlet no longer exists. What hap-pened to it? A. A violent storm closed it. B. It was filled in by building developers. C. It was closed by an earthquake. D. The Army Corps of Engineers filled it in. Answer: It was closed by a violent North-easter storm in 1812. Efforts to re-open the inlet were never successful.

22. What was originally known as

“Mosquito Cove?” A. A sawmill located along Barnegat Bay B. A secret hiding spot used by smugglers during the Age of Prohibition C. The area now known as Silver Bay D. Shelter Cove Answer: Silver Bay. The name was changed in 1930 to make it easier to sell summer homes.

23. Where was the first Toms River Township meeting held after the British attack on the Blockhouse? A. In Town Hall B. In the Courthouse C. Next to the burned ruins of the Block-house D. In a tavern Answer: In a tavern, Moses Robin’s Tavern. Taverns were often used as meet-ing places during colonial times. Robbins Street, now spelled with two B’s, is named after him.

24. This man lived behind the Toms River Post Office: A. Captain Huddy B. Michael Ortley C. The first Toms River Postmaster D. Thomas Luker Answer: Thomas Luker, an Englishman. This is how Toms River got its name, as the river behind the Post Office became known as “Tom’s River.” Thomas Luker settled there about 1685.

25. Where did Dover Township get its name? A. From Dover, England B. From Prince Dover C. From the Dover Family D. We don’t know Answer: We don’t know. The County Historian, Pauline Miller (deceased) and the Township Historian, Mark Mutter, have researched this question for many years, but still have not found the answer. Dover Township was our legal name until it was changed to Toms River by Voter Referendum in 2006. Our Township has a rich and wonderful history. Enjoy it.–J. Mark Mutter is the Toms River Township Clerk and Historian. He is Chairman of the Semiquincentennial Committee that is planning the Town-ship’s 250th Anniversary in 2017.

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We all need to be con-cerned about the quality of nursing home care. Just about everyone has a loved one who eventually will need nursing home care, or will need it themselves. And the record indicates that care in New Jersey nursing homes can bene-fit from greater oversight. For example, an AARP survey shows that New Jersey ranks 49 out of 50 states in preventing bed-sores in nursing homes. Governor Christie is consid-ering whether to sign a bill raising minimum staffing requirements for certified nursing assistants in New Jersey nursing homes. AARP urges our gover-nor to sign this bill so that we and our loved ones are protected from inadequate levels of care. As the data on preventing bedsores show, inadequate care can cause real suffering to nursing home residents.Dave MollenAARP New Jersey State President

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My name is Joseph Rudy Rullo, and I want to be the next governor of New Jersey. I am a Republican from Ocean County, and entrepreneur who has never held elected office. Many know me as one of the hard-est working Republicans in the area, and I am the right

Running For Governor

person to remedy the woes that are plaguing the state of New Jersey. I haven’t been a rank-and-file, good old boy network Republican and have actu-ally come out against cor-ruption like with the Toms River superintendent Mi-chael Ritacco scandal. We are number one in property taxes, in people leaving the state. We are number one cost for road projects and bridges, and we are one of the most corrupt political systems in the country. How can New Jersey fail and keep the broken system for so many years? Fixing these issues for the future of New Jersey is one reason I decided to run for office. I got involved because it really upsets me that a lot of my friends and family, business associates and classmates from school are leaving New Jersey because they have lost their quality of life. People can’t afford to live in New Jersey. What needs to be fixed in this state is the amount needlessly spent on school administrations. The num-ber of super intendents needs to be reduced dras-tically. Instead of having one superintendent per school district, we need to cut the number to one per county. By consolidating superintendents, we can save $50 million per year. We can buy books, we can have more teachers, we can lower property taxes. I would work to also elimi-nate municipal tax assessors the same. Another import-ant thing to eliminate is

high-salary patronage jobs like Port Authority’s David Wildstein as an example. In addition, I will reform pen-sions, reform the Veterans Affairs healthcare system in the state, eliminate state income taxes on pensions for seniors and all veterans in New Jersey, and support Senator Mike Doherty’s fair school funding formula. I have the issues right. The politicians that are running against me aren’t going to be able to support the issues because either they’re in or because of conf licts like contributors to their cam-paign. My proposed cuts and reforms for New Jersey will be my first priority to fix our broken system. Joseph Rudy RulloOcean County

Regarding the Zadroga Health and Compensation Act, this is not the funding bill I would have written. Far from it. But it represents the compromises it takes to avert another government shutdown and keep the government working for the American people. I’m very pleased that our 9/11 first responders will finally have the peace of mind they deserve now that we permanently extended our Zadroga Health and Compensation Act. There is also critical funding in this budget agreement to help ensure our first respond-ers are properly equipped, staffed and ready to answer the call when emergencies strike. The final package impor-tantly includes many of my priorities to support middle class and working families, grow our economy, create jobs and invest in our infra-structure, communities and businesses. It will put real money back in the pockets of transit riders in the face of rising fares, give a lifeline to struggling homeowners strapped with debt and en-sure women have access to quality health services. It also provides tax certainty

for middle class families and makes permanent im-provements to the earned income and child tax credits that together help lift work-ing families out of poverty. While I have championed many of the provisions in-cluded in this budget– and offered common sense ways to ensure they are paid for– I do not believe they had to come at the price of permanently repealing the oil export ban. And just as we are pushing the SEC to move forward with my rule requiring public companies to disclose their political spending to shareholders, Republicans have allowed dark-money to fu r ther threaten our democracy. We must fix this. At the end of the day, I consider a budget to be a reflection of our values, and I’m going to continue to fight to build upon the great successes in this agreement, and against any efforts that are harmful to New Jersey, our nation and our future.Bob MenendezU.S. Senator

Funding Bill A Compromise

I am writing in response to Manchester’s Township Councilman, Mr. Charles Frattini’s letter, which ap-peared in the Times on December 19, 2015. In his letter, he seems hell-bent on linking the terror attacks in the West with strikes in Israel, and the need for us to buddy up with them. He like so many other people seems to want us to adapt a strategy which undoubtedly will mean that we will be mired down in endless war. Rarely if ever does the sim-ple question get asked: Why are these people so enraged? Is there any reason? Like most people, politicians in particular, Mr. Frattini ignores the despair, and the root causes of the anger that is so prevalent in much of the Middle East. The implication is clear: We are innocent and they are not; hence we must give Israel

Support Of Israel Is Dangerous

Nearly 50 years after the U.S.S. Pueblo was blatantly attacked and seized by North Ko-rea, this storied Unit-ed States Navy vessel remains in the hands of one of the most oppressive regimes on the planet. Following the unpro-voked deadly attack in international waters on January 23, 1968 that left a crew mem-ber dead, the ship was towed to North Korea and its 82 surviving sailors imprisoned and tortured for nearly a year. While the Pueblo r e m a i n s a n a c t ive commissioned war-ship in the Navy, the proud vessel is fa r from friendly waters. The Pueblo serves as

a tourist attraction in the North Korean cap-ital. It’s time for that to change. It’s t ime to br ing the Pueblo home. In honor of her crew, I’m again calling on all of our Congressio-nal representatives to pledge that they will make every effort to return the U.S.S. Pueb-lo to the United States. This humiliation has gone on long enough. Washington needs to remind North Korea that the Pueblo has not been forgotten. Let us send a message that we will not rest until the Stars and Stripes once more a re ra ised on the mast of the U.S.S. Pueblo.Joseph H. VicariFreeholder

Bring Home The U.S.S. Pueblo

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NEW JERSEY – Pet stores across the state have been cited for fail-u re to label dogs’ and cats’ cages in accordance with the Pet Pu rchase Protect ion Act , which became effective earlier th is year. Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assem-blymen Dave Wolfe and G reg McG uck i n , who sponsored this legisla-

Pet Shops In New Jersey Cited For Violating The Pet Purchase Protection Acttion, commend the New Jersey Division of Con-sumer Affairs for enforc-ing this law. “Our off ice has dedi-cated years to this leg-islat ion, ensur ing that pet stores disclose the origins of the dogs they sell so consumers always b r i ng home a hea l t hy p e t ,” s a id Hol z a pfe l . “Thousands of New Jer-

sey residents understand that this law is a step in the right direction toward addressing the inhumane t r ea t ment endu red by puppies at puppy mills and pet stores.” The Pet Purchase Pro-tect ion Act al lows the consumer to make edu-cated choices when pur-chasing a pet for their family based on the in-

format ion provided by the labels located on the cages of any animal for sale. This includes the breeder, the animal’s vet-erinary history and any medical background the pet may have at that time. “This law provides con-sumers with vital infor-mation about the breeder and the animal’s veter-i na r y h i s tor y,” s t a t ed Wolfe. “Pet stores who fail to provide this in-formation should be held accountable and fined.”

According to the Di-vision of Consumer Af-fairs, all of the pet shops that received Notices of Viola t ions were c i t ed for fa i l i ng to i nclude the required information on cage labels for each animal, including where and when it was bred; the name and address of any-one who brokered the sale between breeder and pet store; the date and name of the vet who performed the animal’s initial medi-cal exam; and the age, sex

and identifying marks or tags on the animal. “We are pleased to see that the Division of Con-sumer Affairs is work-ing hard to enforce and ensu re that pet s tores f u l ly comply with the law,” added McGuckin. “This law will help put the bad breeders out of business and guarantee that fewer families do not suffer from the financial bu rdens a n u n hea l t hy pet will place upon its owner.”

TOMS R I V ER – As we begin 2016, I would like to take a moment to thank all the residents of this great town for giving me the oppor tunity to serve another four years as your mayor. I am com-mitted to working hard during that time with the other members of council to ensure Toms River is the best community it can be. January 4 was the town-sh ip’s a n nu a l r e orga -n i z a t ion me e t i ng a nd swear ing in ceremony. I was sworn into a third term as mayor and my running mates Brian Ku-

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Looking Ahead As Toms River Rebuildsbiel, Mo Hill and George Wit t man n were swor n in for Council-at-Large seats. We were honored to have Lieutenant Gov-e r nor K i m G u a d ag no administer the oaths of office. The ceremony was pre-ceded by a musical per-formance by the Toms Reg iona l School s O r-chest ra Ensemble. Led by Susan DeGoey, the boys and g i rls set the tone for the evening, with a beautiful show in our lobby. What a talented and amazing group. The Toms River Police Department Color Guard pos ted t he color s and the f lag salute was led by Boy Scout Troop 30, sponsored by Pleasant Pla i n s Volu ntee r Fi re Department. In addition to the swearing in, Brian

Kubiel was selected as Cou nci l P resident for 2016 and Al Manfor t i was chosen as Vice-Pres-ident. I want to personal ly thank Lieutenant Gover-nor Kim Guadagno, the Toms River Police De-par tment Color Guard, Tom s R ive r Reg ion a l Schools Orchest ra En-semble, Boy Scout Troop 30 and Reverend Barbara Miles from Holy Temple Church of God in Christ for par ticipating in our ceremony. T he r e o r g a n i z a t ion meet ing is also a t ime when we look ahead to the New Year. As we en-ter 2016, we do so with plans for a number of issues. Most importantly, we will continue storm recovery and post-San-dy rebuilding. We look

forward to the day when everyone whose proper-ty was damaged by the stor m is back in thei r home. The township will work to create a balanced budget. Remember, we lost $2 billion in ratables from Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Right now, we estimate about 60 to 65 percent of those ratables are back on the books. Although the recovery is moving ahead, there a re s t i l l a s ig n i f icant number of properties that need to be add ressed. It is estimated that the restoration of the ratable base wil l take another three to f ive years based on the cur rent pace of permit activity. In 2016, we will continue to main-tain a strong bond rating and look for cost-sav-ing opportunities while

keeping proper ty taxes as low as possible. We have made no secret that the Township’s top priority is the construc-tion of a permanent dune to protec t ou r ba r r ie r island. The Army Corps of Engineers project calls for beach re-nourishment from Manasquan to the Barnegat Inlet. The plan i nclude s a w ide r a nd longer beach, extending out to the size of a foot-ball f ield. The beach re-plenishment program is critical to the protection of Toms River and it s valuable resources from f looding f rom t ropical storms, hur r icanes and nor’easters. We anxious-ly await the start of this critical project. Lastly, our police de-par tment will continue to work together with

local law enforcement, the Ocean County Pros-ecutor’s off ice and the community to combat the heroin crisis in our town. I will close by saying that we are moving Toms River forward, together. We will face challenges but also new, excit ing opportunities. I am opti-mistic and hopeful about the future of our town and will continue to en-sure Toms River remains a g reat com mu nit y to l ive, work and raise a family. As your mayor, I pledge to work hard every day and serve the interests of the people of Toms River, as my oath of office de-mands to the best of my ability. I wish everyone a safe, Happy and healthy New Year!

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Arts And Cultural Nonprofitssummary of their 2016 programs and events along with any related sponsorship material that outlines the giving options. Typical grants will range from $250 to $5,000. The deadline for organizations to submit application mate-rial is March 1. For complete guidelines and additional information on submitting a grant request, visit oceanfirstfdn.org. Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The bank’s strong commitment to helping families, organizations, schools and communities throughout central New Jersey meet their financial needs has spanned several generations, reaching new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The Foundation provides grants to organiza-tions that meet community needs within the OceanFirst market area. Since its inception, OceanFirst Foundation has contributed in ex-cess of $27 million to over 600 local charities in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.

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TOMS RIVER – The American Legion Riders Post 129 Toms River will host a Country and Western Texas BBQ on June 5 from noon to 5 p.m. Music will be by Tommy Baz and Bullzeye. Proceeds will benefit Vetwork of Ocean County. Cost of $25 per person includes 50/50, cash bar,

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ISLAND HEIGHTS – Tony Pileggi will per-form in this monthly concert series. He will be accompanied by either Joe Stamboni or Tony Solo. This is an evening of pure musical enjoy-ment. The concert series will be held at Ocean

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OCEAN COUNTY – Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are currently available at the Ocean County Office of Emergen-cy Management to assist residents and business owners affected by Superstorm Sandy. “It’s important that our residents and business owners know this assistance is again available to them,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “Citi-zens who continue to need assistance as a result of this storm may be able to find help through the SBA.” SBA representatives are available at the county’s OEM from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ocean County’s Office of Emergency Management is located in the Ocean County Airpark, off Route 530. According to the SBA, they recently reopened the filing period for survivors in all states affected by Superstorm Sandy to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The new filing deadline for physical damage and economic injury losses is December 1. The Re-covery Improvements for Small Entities (RISE) After Disaster Act of 2015, which became law on November 25, gives the SBA Administrator the authority to make disaster loans for Superstorm Sandy for a period of one year. The bill authorizes SBA to revise the disaster deadline for major Presidential declarations for Superstorm Sandy in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. “Many areas of Ocean County were devastated by the Superstorm that came to shore on October 29,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mas-tronardy, who serves as coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management. “And while many have rebuilt, there are still many that continue to struggle in their efforts to return home. “I am happy we can provide an environment where residents and business owners can come to

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her marriage, as a school teacher could not be married. In 1944, Vera became a mother to Barbara, her daughter, and in 1946 came Tim, her son. Vera’s husband owned a coal mine and they made their home in Carterville. She lived there until 2003, when she came to Toms River to live with her daughter, Barbara. In April 2010, when Vera was 100 years old, she moved into Alcoeur Gardens in Toms River. You can always find Vera dressed in some shade of purple, her favorite color. When she is not napping in her favorite recliner, Vera is en-joying her word search puzzles. Vera has always loved playing church hymns, so whenever there is a piano around, you can hear her playing. Vera has two children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Alcoeur Gardens helped celebrate Vera’s 105th birthday with cake and decorations, and a visit from Toms River Mayor Tom Kelaher.

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“You never know a man until you under-stand things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it”.... [Harper Lee] in [her] book To Kill A Mockingbird. I wonder if Mr. Frattini really thinks that we are in the Middle East to bring about peace, “Truth, Justice and The American Way” there, like Superman wanted to do here. The goals of encouraging a more just society are noble, but that is never the real reason for maintaining or expanding Em-pire. It wasn’t true during Colonialism, and it is not true with today’s Neocolo-nialism, or in our Imperial aspirations. Many people in Mr. Frattini’s genera-tion (mine too) still swallow the slant, of what passes for good journalism that they hear and see in the corporate owned, mainstream news media, and then form their opinions. But that is far less the case with the younger generations, and the growing number of older people who have undergone an epiphany in realizing that, we have been manipulated. For starters, I urge Mr. Frattini to Google “The Empire’s Ship is Sinking,” and listen to Colonel Wilkerson give his 25-minute interview. He was a former Army Ranger, a National Security Advisor to the Reagan adminis-tration, and assistant to Secretary of State Colin Powell. He had an awakening, albeit late in life; so too should Mr. Frattini. Kudos to Colonel Wilkerson, and every-one who seeks the truth, and who wants a more just and peaceful world.John ThorssinToms River

TOMS RIVER – The Board of Edu-cation of the Ocean County Vocational School has the following schedule of meetings this year. All meetings start at 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Regular meetings: February 18, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 16, July 21 (at noon), August 18 (at noon), September 15 and October 20. A year-end meeting will be held June 30 at noon. A reorga-

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TOMS RIVERBeautiful views with large sliding doors leading to a level deck overlooking the water. The unit has a boat slip with all new bulkhead and piers. There is also an in-ground pool. This is a 2nd floor unit with an eleva-tor, 2 BRs, 2 BAs, large LR/DR combo with brand new hardwood flooring. New tile floors in baths, hallways, kitchen and laundry room. Don’t miss the large storage room behind the laundry door! Air conditioning and hot water heater were replaced in 2014. This can be a great 2nd home or primary. Walk to downtown, library and restaurants. $239,900. #21543708 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900.

TOMS RIVERHERITAGE HILL ESTATES5 BR, 3 BA, 2 car ga-rage home nestled on tree lined cul-de-sac w/ open floor plan, in-law suite, state of the art kitchen, all recessed lighting, FR w/ gas frpl, 1st floor w/ maple hdwd floors, Master suite, huge yard w/ heated OG pool, sprinklers, hot tub, and more. $515,000. #21542809 Call Donna Walesiewicz 732-244-4900.

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Winfield model w/ 2 bed-room, 2 bath, one car garage home features an eat in kitch-en, formal dining room, living room and sun room. Walk to the club house with all the activities Leisure Village East has to offer. $94,900. #21546067 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900.

TOMS RIVERAttractive waterfront home situated on an expansive 75 x 100 lagoon lot with quick access to Silver Bay. Custom built in 2003 featuring 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2 car garage, hardwood floors, first floor office, second floor laundry room, double wall ovens, central vac and 3 zone HWBB heat. A picturesque yard that includes a raised deck, hot tub, cabana and outside shower. The bulkhead and dock are 5 years young along with a jet ski lift makes this home an amazing value. $595,000. #21600279 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900

TOMS RIVERMove right into this fab-ulous 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home ! Featuring a formal living room, dining room, eat in kitch-en, family room, newer furnace and hot water heater. Close to shop-ping, schools and beach. $259,900. #21543773 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900.

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Lakeview model, some updates include a kitchen most newer windows, living room, dining room carpet, furnace, hot wa-ter heater, front door, ga-rage door, crown molding and freshly painted inte-rior. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a one car garage. $125,000. #21546495 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900

TOMS RIVER5 BR, 3 full, 2 half BA home many upgrades. Profession-al landscaping, backyard oasis, all new stamped con-crete patio around the pool, new liner and heater, foun-tains & fire, all LED lighting, outside LR w/ TV and hdwd floors. New heating and A/C systems, grand 2-story entry w/ chandelier on lift, sunken LR, 2-story FR w/ fabulous new stone mantle and converted gas frpl, gourmet kitchen w/ Viking appliances, Master has double entry doors with columns, WI closet, and full bath with a whirlpool. $999,000. #21530198 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900.

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Manchester Twp. Fabulous 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage home features a newer EIK, spacious LR/DR combo with sliders to the sunroom. The large Master bedroom features a Master bath and walk in closet. There is a gas stove and hot water heater. Clubhouse with loads of activities, a pool and conveniently located near doctors and shopping. Nothing to do but move in! $166,000. #21600443 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900

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Turnberry II model, mature trees, gardens and walking trail, amenities include golf course, pool, tennis, jogging path, gym, shuffleboard, security guard and a gate-house. Spacious floor plan, updated kitchen, LR has Palladium window, generous MBR, loft w/ full bath and spacious sitting room. Many up-grades. $310,000. #21540381 Call Donna Walesiewicz 732-244-4900.

SOUTH TOMS RIVERThis 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch with a garage features all large rooms, an eat in kitchen, large base-ment and a huge back-yard. Close to shop-ping, beaches and the Parkway. $119,900. #21545282 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900.

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Manchester Twp. New con-struction, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one car garage home features a spacious eat in kitchen, a living room, dining room, cen-tral air, forced hot air heat and a ull appliance package. $199,000. #21545292 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900.

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EASTSussex model fea-tures 2 BRs, one bath, a garage and eat in kitchen, din-ing room, l i v ing room, sun room, private patio, central air, gas heat and more. $99,000. #21541378 Call Tina Orth 732-244-4900

TOMS RIVERRecently remodeled Ranch on an over sized 150 x 100 lot, perfect for expansion. This well maintained home comes complete with a new-er kitchen, hardwood floors, a one car garage, 2 full baths, recently replaced windows and a fenced in large yard. The over sized Master bedroom is 13 x 24 with 2 large closets and can easily be converted to 2 bedrooms. A great home at a great price! $219,000. #21600413 Call George Shenewolf 732-244-4900.

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BARNEGAT4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage home has over $25,000 in upgrades! Well cared for center hall Colonial w/ huge backyard is located on a quiet street. Spacious first floor w/ 9’ ceilings, 2 story entry, hdwd floors, crown molding, FLR and DR, magnificent kitchen, FR w/ gas frpl, beautiful Master suite w/ Master BA. All custom window treatments are included. Home is situated on 79 x 194 lot. Walk to downtown, close to GSP, Route 9, shops and LBI. $275,000. #21538458 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900.

iMMaculate LANOKA HARBORThis adorable home is nicely updated and is painted in neutral colors. There are 4 bedrooms, one bath, new gas heat converted from electric and new central air con-ditioning. $189,900. #21540338 Call Lisa Lombardi-Bergstrom 732-244-4900.

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BAYVILLEBeautiful bay view loca-tion on wide lagoon! You will fall in love with this 4 bedroom, 3 full bath cus-tomized waterfront home. Totally redone in 2003. Radiant heat throughout. Custom Italian tile on floors and in baths individ-ually designed. Two of the baths have radiant heated walls. Wood burning fire-place in living room and in master suite. Country French kitchen décor with granite countertops and s/s appliances. Bulkhead and dock replaced in approx. 2006. Solar panels. Heated garage, ceiling fans. Yard has so much to offer-hot tub, putting green, jet ski lift, decked area, retreat area with out-door island. $429,000. #21532865 Call Elaine MacPhee 732-244-2200

Waterfront FORKED RIVERTranquil and serene views of the Rivers Nat-ural Reserve is what you will experience each day with this lovely waterfront home. Sec-ond level master suite overlooks nature at its best. Spacious master bath has a jetted tub and a large walk in shower. 3 bedrooms on the 1st floor, two sun-rooms and multiple decks are great for entertaining and relaxing. 75 ft. bulkhead, dock, gas stone fireplace, open and bright kitchen layout. 2 car garage has been converted, but can be changed back. $455,000. #21539569 Call Elaine MacPhee 732-244-2200

TINTON FALLSCome see this gor-geous 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo in the desirable Park Place II complex in Tinton Falls. Master bed-room with full bath and a large walk in closet. Large rooms, with a slider from the dining room to the beautiful patio for outdoor entertaining. Nice neighborhood, great schools minutes to the Jersey Shore. Located very near to the Garden State Parkway for an easy commute to North Jersey or New York City. $229,900. #21543010 Call MaryEllen Patichio 732-244-2200

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York sh i re mo d el warm and inviting. Newer kitchen, ce-ramic backsplash, laminate f looring in LR / DR, newer windows, 2 month old roof. Full appli-ance package, decorative chair rails. Beautifully painted throughout. Lots of closets, French doors lead into den. Sprinkler system on well, GDO, C/A. Separate deck area in yard. Stall shower in master bath. $174,900. #21600423 Call Elaine MacPhee 732-244-2200

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Desirable Lakev-iew model on cul-de - sac . Newer v in y l w in d ows , roof and water heater. Featur-ing 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, LR /DR combo, 1 car ga-rage w / GDO. Gas heat , c / a , full appliance package, ceiling fans, storage shed. $125,000. #21545824 Call Jeanette Calao 732-244-2200

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Yardley model w / laminate f looring installed thru out this home. Vinyl f loors in kitchen, laundry and bath-rooms. Skylight in kitchen, tube light in dining room, fireplace in living room. Master bedroom bath with a stall shower, main bath has a tub & shower. 1 car garage with GDO, washer, dryer and slop sink in the laundry room. Full appliance package. $118,900. #21543176 Call Joe Zavatsky 732-244-2200

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The recent increase in property taxes in some Ocean County towns has prompted an increase in calls to our office re-questing more information on filing tax appeals. This article will address some of the most commonly asked questions about tax appeals. The most important thing to understand about 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 prop-erty’s fair market value. The assessment is the municipality’s determination as to the value of your property, which is sent to each taxpayer around February 1 of each year in the form of a postcard showing the property’s address, tax block and lot and the 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 prop-erty is less than yours. Thus, the County Tax Board can only hear appeals that the property’s assessment is greater than its fair market value. The municipal tax assessment is enti-tled to a presumption that it is correct. It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the assessment is too high. 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 be in the form of sales of comparable properties which occurred on or before

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Taking That Ride To NowhereDear Readers, It never fails to amaze me how life lessons big and small keep coming at all of us. My guess is: mostly when we least expect them. Now, I would say that I am a pretty savvy guy when it comes to travel. I had the good fortune of having parents who had me travel-ing by air, way ahead of most of my friends. So, with all the miles that I had logged over a lifetime, I thought that I had learned every inch of the rope. This past trip proved me wrong. Leaving to visit my family in Florida for the holiday felt wonderful. I had well packed suitcases, my personal items and identification for flying all ready. The house sitter had come earli-er in the day so there was no last-min-ute crunch and panic. I confirmed my ride to Newark, went online to see that my flight was on time. In a few words: the perfect traveler. Even as I got to the airport, I double checked the car to make sure I had taken everything with me. All perfect and feeling very ready for a little R&R. I go to the gate and my plane was now departing 15 minutes behind schedule. Hey, I can live with that. In fact it was better news than every other flight leaving to Florida which had delays in excess of an hour. I was feeling quite pretty. Interestingly, the weather changed as I saw through the windows. It now started to pour as hard as rain can fall. “No biggie, at least it isn’t snow,” is what I said to myself. Still feeling pretty good, I see that my small delay was far better than others. Then in a blink of the eye, I see that my flight was cancelled. Now that’s a moment when you realize that

the pieces are moving fast ( o r m a y b e not). The gate agent told me not to panic because they are looking for a new aircraft and to sit tight, which I patiently did for about 2.5 hours. My name was called and she told me that there was good news. A new aircraft was found and would be leaving in about 12 hours. Most of my fellow passengers decided to “hang out.” But 12 hours in an airport to me is more than” hanging out” After all I live an hour or so from the airport. I decided to ask for my checked lug-gage back. Never did it occur to me that with the number of flights sud-denly being cancelled did the airport not have enough baggage handlers to go plane by plane. Additionally, find-ing my luggage, which was nonde-script among 300 other pieces? I was asked to describe them. It took hours to retrieve my nondescript suitcases. I realized that I would bite the bullet and start tying pink woolen flowers on every handle from now on. I think that you get the picture. Hanging out may have been the better of the two choices. When I do the math it almost came out to the same amount of time and was the cheaper of the two al-ternatives (saving taxi money, etc.). I think the moral of the story is that we can help a lot in life but have no control over the weather.

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TOMS RIVER – Recently, the Toms River Fire Department held its annual swearing in and awards ceremony. This event is held each year to swear in all incoming fire offi-cers as well as recognize any members who have done something above and beyond or achieved a milestone in their length of service. This year, Toms River Fire Com-pany #1 announces that as well as having sworn in Chief John Genovese, Asst. Chief Michael Muttie, Captain Chris Vicidomini and Lieutenants Simone and Uffer, the following members were recognized for the dedicated service to the Toms River Fire Department. Five Years of service: F/F Gary Dye, Jr. and F/F Brian Lanzim. 10 years of service: F/F James Kudrick, Fire-Police Officer

Cathleen Keller and Fire-Police Officer Raymond Latshaw. 15 years of service: Captain Christopher Vicidomini. 20 years of service: Asst. Chief Michael Muttie. 25 years of service: Fire Chief John Genovese. 30 years of service: Past Chief Albert Mc-Daniel. 35 years of service: Past Chief John Mount, Jr. 40 years of service: Past Chief William Golkiewicz. Additionally, the department announces that F/F Mark Sierowicz was named the Toms River Twp. Firefighter of the Year. Mark’s tireless drive and determination has propelled him to be a leader in the station and someone the officers can always count on. This is a very well deserved recognition and the department would like to thank Mark for his countless hours of hard work.

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LAKEWOOD – The BlueClaws will hold its annual Job Fair at FirstEnergy Park on February 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at which the team will be interviewing for all part-time, seasonal ballpark positions for the season. The positions will run from April through September. “Our game day employees play a vital role in the success of the BlueClaws– we literally could not do it without them,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “We look forward to interviewing and filling our available positions with top-level candidates at this year’s Job Fair.” Several game day staff members have been with the team since their 2001 in-ception. All positions will pay $8.38 per hour and

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC) will hold its annual 3-D event at the Ocean County Mall Center Court on January 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attendees will include county officials, alcohol and drug abuse treatment providers and members of law enforcement and education community. Daniel Regenye, OCHD public health coordinator said, “This effort brings a heightened awareness to the critical issue of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and distracted driving. This program gives the public the opportunity to garner information on addiction, learn how to recognize an addiction problem and learn about prevention options, education and consequences.” Speakers include Regenye, Peter Curatolo, Director of the Ocean County Intoxicated

Driver Resource Center, and Gary Poedu-bicky, Acting Director of the New Jersey State Division of Highway Traffic Safety Program. The schedule for this event includes: At 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., there will be simulated DUI Stops and Fatal Vision Goggle demonstrations. At noon on January 29 the Commemora-tion Ceremony will be held. Topics that will be discussed include regulatory issues concerning DUI in New Jersey and safety information provided by the New Jersey Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. If you have any questions regarding this event, call Peter Curatolo at 732-341-9700, ext. 7685. Visit the Health Department’s website at ochd.org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or on Facebook.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct a new class called Lil’ Sports. Join in for a fun exercise program about basic sports and games. Class will be held January 28 from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the Pro-gram Room, Parks Administration Offices, Toms River. Program #413021-1A. Ages 3 to 5 year olds welcome, $5 per child. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to: Ocean County

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Just as New Year’s resolutions often inspire us to eat more healthily and exercise more often, so does January see many of us trying to live more economically. And one of the smartest ways to save money is to enjoy more meals cooked at home. Yet, it sometimes seems to me as if the home kitchen can feel like a foreign territory to a number of peo-ple. Many in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even 50s didn’t learn to cook from their mothers and grandmothers as generations before did. That is one of the big reasons why I’m launching my new online, all-video cooking school, WolfgangPuckCookingSchool.com, this month. (You can check it out now with a free 14-day trial.) I want cooks everywhere to discover, with me as their personal guide, how easy it can be to prepare delicious, beautiful food in their own homes. You don’t have to start learning how to cook by attempting some sort of extravaganza for a big dinner party. Even everyday dishes can become a pleasure to prepare and eat once you know the right way to cook them. So let’s start with breakfast, and one of its most popular dishes: scrambled eggs. (You’ll find a recipe lesson at my video cooking school!) I’ve always thought that the best scrambled eggs are soft and creamy, with small curds that taste as moist and rich as thick custard. Yet, too many people know scrambled eggs only by the dry lumps they’re served in old-fashioned diners. As you’ll learn in the following recipe, however, luscious scrambled eggs are simple to make if you use the medium-low heat, so they don’t dry out before they’re done; moisten and enrich them with a little cream (or milk), and stir them almost constantly, scraping the pan, so they cook evenly. Perfectly cooked scrambled eggs can also become the basis for all sorts of variations. You can add ingredients to flavor them, such as the caramelized onions I cook in this recipe before add-ing the eggs, other sauteed vegetables, maybe some chopped ham or crumbled crispy bacon, or simply a sprinkling of grated cheese. Of course, you can also serve scram-bled eggs in more elaborate ways than just spooning them right onto a plate. I sometimes serve my eggs on top of some thinly sliced smoked salmon, or open-faced on toasted bagel halves.

(Or why not go all the way and put the smoked salmon on the toasted bagels before you pile on the eggs?) Gain some confidence in your own kitchen by starting with some scram-bled eggs for breakfast or brunch, and there’s no telling where it might lead. I wish you happy cooking throughout 2016! CREAMY SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Serves 4 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or unsalted butter1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chopped yellow onionKosher salt Freshly ground black pepper10 large cage-free eggs 1/4 cup (60 mL) heavy cream 6 ounces (185 g) thinly sliced smoked salmon (optional)2 bagels, split and toasted (optional)4 sprigs fresh chervil or parsley, or chopped fresh chives (for garnish) Heat the olive oil or butter individ-ually, or a half-and-half mixture of oil and butter, in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to foam freely, or the butter begins to foam, add the onion. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Saute, stir-ring frequently with a wooden spoon until the onion turns a deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. While the onion is cooking, break the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 tea-spoon pepper. With a fork or a whisk, beat until the egg mixture is thoroughly blended and slightly frothy. Once the onion is caramelized, reduce the heat under the skillet to medium-low. Pour in the egg mixture. As the eggs begin to set, use a rubber spatula to scrape them from the edges of the skillet toward the center, forming soft, creamy curds while letting the still-liquid egg mixture flow toward the edges. Remove the skillet from the heat and continue stirring and scraping the eggs until they are set to your liking. If you want them more done, return the pan to low heat and continue cooking and stirring. Serve the eggs immediately. If you like, spoon them on top of smoked salmon or on toasted bagel halves, or even on toasted bagels along with smoked salmon. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You must play by the rules but you don’t need to make them. Remain obedient and deferential to those in charge. In the week ahead you will have ample opportunities to flaunt your unique skills and talents.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t take good luck for granted as this week begins. Follow up on agreements and send a formal thank you if a helpful friend grants a favor. If you must make a crucial decision, take time to sleep on it first.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn on the lights. You may be in the dark about a situa-tion or blind to the facts this week. Patiently researching the details will allow you to come to a successful solution. A relationship could prove disappointing.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put on a brave front as this week unfolds. Keep fears and doubts hidden as others may see these as weakness. Make your points clear to avoid mis-understanding. Your industry and take charge attitude are assets.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Even non-turtles know that slow and steady wins the race. Stick to your routines at work in the week to come and eventually you will get to the finish line. Do not be stingy if asked to make a donation to a charity.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The sky is the limit. Your good judgment shines with the big things this week, but may slip a bit with the small things. In your rush to make material success realities don’t offer casual assurances to bystanders.

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