2016-06-18 - The Brick Times

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June 18, 2016

Forge Pond Tennis Courts Due For Repairs

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The township tennis courts at Forge Pond have giant cracks. The township is soliciting bids to repair the courts.

–Photos by Sherry Rubel The former Tent City, a camp for homeless, was situated off Cedar Bridge in Lakewood. Sherry Rubel photographed the camp and is advocating for tiny homes to help solve the homeless crisis. Her photos are part of an exhibit at the Ocean County Artist Guild.

By Shawn Smith OCEAN COUNTY – More than a year after the closing of the Tent City in Lakewood, some residents have begun a smaller community in Howell. While some people are living off the land, one woman is working toward bringing “tiny homes” to

New Jersey.

Sherry Rubel, a local photographer, documented life at the Tent City in Lakewood for over four years, in an exhibition now on display at the Ocean County Artists Guild.

While documenting Tent City, she saw first-hand the effects of homelessness, and

that was where the idea for “tiny homes” was born.

In 2014, Rubel met with State Sen. Stephen Sweeney and came up with bill S2110, the “Tiny Home” pilot program, which was reintroduced this year. The legislation is part (Tent - See Page 5)

Surfing With The Rec. Dept.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – There is still time to sign up for a variety of beach and water classes for every age, interest and skill level that are being offered by the township Recreation Department this summer.

Once again the Recreation Department contracted Coastline Adventures to teach surfing and stand-up paddleboard classes.

The company has been teaching surfing, paddleboard, snowboarding, skateboarding,

and tai chi for over 20 years.

Registration, open to Brick residents, is ongoing for the programs that begin at the end of June and continue until August, starting with a Kids’ Surfing Refresher Camp for children ages 10-17 that runs from June 27 until 30. The camp meets at Brick Beach 3 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. and costs $150 for the four days.

There are three sessions of Surf Camps for kids, held July 11, 18 and August 1. The

four-day sessions run from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. and cost $150.

Grownups can join in on the fun since there are four, one-day sessions of Coed Adult Surf Camps scheduled for July 3, 17, August 14 and 21. The camps are for people 18 or older, run from 8:30 until noon, and cost $80 for the one-day session.

The only program that is getting close to filling up is the popular Junior Lifeguard (Surfing - See Page 14)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – After the recent renovations of Lake Riviera and Angela Hibbard Parks, the township tennis courts at Forge Pond next to the Municipal Complex are next on the list for upgrades, specifically tending to the widespread cracks in the playing surface.

“If anyone plays tennis and if you’ve ever stepped on those courts you definitely know they need to be redone,” said Mayor John G. Ducey. “There are cracks everywhere; I don’t know when the last time it was redone but it’s a very long time.”

The township is seeking bids for the project.

The Forge Pond tennis courts are used by the Brick High School tennis teams for practice and home matches, and over the past few years numerous high school tennis players have asked when the tennis courts would be repaired, the mayor said. Brick Memorial High School uses the tennis courts at Ocean County Park for practice and games.

New pickleball courts were installed as part of the Angela Hibbard Park redo in Shore Acres, and a new dog park replaced the area where tennis courts used to be.

“A number of residents said they were (Tennis - See Page 5)

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of a larger, three-part program Rubel is hoping to develop, called the Revival Village Project.

The first part of the project is to give homeless a place to go.

“We want to get them off of the street, out of the woods and out from under the bridges,” Rubel said. “Let them transition back into the broader community.”

After an evaluation, the second phase is to move into a small village of “tiny homes.”

While there, participants of the program begin to transition into the community through the arts, as well as getting hands on work experience.

“A lot of people who hear the legislation think of manufactured homes. I take it a step further by incorporating elements like solar panels and maybe composting toilets,” Rubel said. “It can be a whole lesson in sustainability. We want these people to build the homes themselves.”

The final part of the program is a “tiny home” community, a larger dwelling that could qualify for affordable housing, she said. The issue is finding a location where the homes can be built.

“Really what it takes is a municipality with extra land, lots or land, and is willing to allow them to be created,” Rubel said. “But it doesn’t seem like many people are really interested in resolving the problem. If they are … why does the government and municipalities get in their own way?”

Rubel said she has reached out to mayors from all over Central New Jersey, and while

some took time to speak to her about the program, she said she didn’t receive as warm of a reception from Howell Township Mayor William Gotto.

“He basically wanted to hang up on me. He didn’t want to have a conversation with me,” she said. “He was one mayor I didn’t pursue because I got such a negative response from him. The most negative response out of all the mayors I spoke to about this project.”

While he did confirm that Rubel reached out to speak about the “tiny homes” project, Gotto says the conversation had a different tone to it.

After reaching out to the township, Gotto said Rubel did present a plan for little homes.

He explained that a lot of things “need to take place” before a little home could be built because they are considered vehicles. In order to be considered anything other than a vehicle, they needed to be incorporated in planning and zoning ordinances.

“She didn’t really like that answer very much,” he said. “In order for the program to be incorporated in Howell, this is what she would need to do. At that point she became agitated and I thanked her for her time and that was the end of the conversation.”

While waiting for the bill to pass, Rubel may have a found a future home for the tiny home pilot program in Trenton.

In the meantime, Rubel will use her photography as a way of raising awareness about homelessness and fighting the stigma surrounding it.

Her artwork is on display at the Ocean County Artists Guild in Island Heights.

For more information, visit ocartistsguild. org.

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hoping there would be a tennis court there, and since there’s not, they can’t wait for the new tennis courts to be done right here at Town Hall,” Ducey said. “It’s going to be a great project and finally done after many, many years of neglect.”

The mayor said that both he and the previous mayor tried to get the school district to share the cost of repairing the tennis courts, but they were not interested in funding the project.

“It looks so bad for our community when people come here and play tennis and they have to look at what is out there,” Ducey added.

The township would pay for the reconstruction of the tennis courts with Green Acres grant money, Ducey said.

Beach Crews Lauded In other news, the governing body recognized Department of Public Works (DPW) employees TJ Venterino, Joe Brancato and Darren Gissinger for their work in restoring the township beaches by Memorial Day this year.

“In late April it looked as though there was not going to be any beach season here this summer because the state was unable to secure the needed easements for the Army Corps [beach and dune replenishment] project,” Ducey said.

The steel wall was effective in protecting homes and the infrastructure, but by the end of the winter wave action resulted in some 5

to 19 feet of exposed wall that was acting as a bulkhead during high tide, he said.

On April 29, the mayor told State DEP Commissioner Bob Martin that there would be no beach here unless the state provided sand, machinery and manpower.

“I was lucky enough to get one of those three things ‑‑ the sand. The rest was going to be on the township, and at that moment I knew we had a chance of a miracle because we had the right people in place,” Ducey said.

The township DPW utility crews “would move mountains...or in this case, sand,” and in early May Venterino and Brancato put in “1,000 percent effort,” when truckload after truckload of sand deliveries began and the men used frontloaders to cover the steel wall, Ducey said.

In mid-May Manchester Mayor Ken Palmer offered to lend Brick Township an extra front loader that was operated by Gissinger, and when he joined the effort many of the beaches look like nothing ever happened, he said.

“Their sheer determination to get the job done, countless hours, tons of sand and a positive professional attitude,” said the mayor. “I could not ask for more dedicated employees.”

The next council meeting will be on June 21 at 7 p.m.

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Opinion

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Featured Letter N.J. Parole Board Is No Place For Bigotry As the subject of both an Academy Award winning documentary and a star-studded Hollywood movie, it was among the most stunning stories of inhumanity in 21st-century America: In 2005, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders stood unflinchingly united in their stone-cold-hearted opposition to a dying woman’s repeated pleas for justice. That woman, literally gasping for her last breaths every step of the way in her struggle for equality, was Lt. Laurel Hester of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office who had heroically served New Jersey’s citizens as a police officer for a quarter century.

Facing certain death as a result of her terminal illness, Lt. Hester’s last request of the freeholders was simply to be treated equally by allowing her to assign her death benefits to her legal domestic partner, as would automatically be the case with every married heterosexual public employee in New Jersey. Despite the law at the time that permitted such requests, the county’s lawmakers saw fit to stand firm in discriminating against Lt. Hester based on her sexual orientation. In his moral condescension, Freeholder Jack Kelly argued that granting equality to Laurel would “violate the sanctity of marriage.”

But Hester would ultimately prevail in her heart-wrenching quest for equal dignity.

Four of the five freeholders, guided by compassion and conscience, eventually recognized they were on the wrong side of history and courageously reversed their stance in a hastily-called spe-

cial board meeting just weeks before Laurel’s death. The lone holdout was Freeholder Kelly who, in an almost equally stunning display of cowardice, refused to attend the final meeting to defend his shallow-minded moral principles.

Quite frankly, I don’t have much use for anyone, let alone a public official, who uses their religion to justify harming another human being. Whether it’s radical Islam or extremist Christianity, this sort of frequently hypocritical self-righteousness has no place in our government. So why on earth would Governor Christie nominate a man with such a disgraceful record of bigotry for a seat on the New Jersey Parole Board, a position that demands at least some minimal degree of compassion in judging others?

According to recent reports, Governor Christie and NJ Senate President Stephen Sweeney have both agreed that Freeholder Kelly has the character and qualifications to serve on the parole board. To reward Kelly with a six-figure pension-padding political plum after the way he has so intolerantly treated others is simply beyond the pale, even by New Jersey standards. It’s a blot on Laurel Hester’s legacy of equal justice for all and a slap in the face to every single decent human being in the state of New Jersey.

We shouldn’t stand for it.

Dane B. Wells Jackson Wells is the retired detective who served as Laurel Hester’s partner in the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office

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Letters To The Editor From 22 Candidates, Down To Some Sad Choices Facing a growing divide between the “haves and have nots” with the young and middle class squeezed from all sides, 22 candidates vied for the presidential nomination.

Sadly, celebrity and bombast prevailed over reality leaving only three standing, all flawed.

One is an ego-maniac who shoots from his hip and vulgar mouth but sadly appeals to those who prefer entertainment and disrespectful conduct, even violence. The second, also an ego maniac who would rather destroy his party and a fellow candidate if he can’t win, he convinces naive young people they warrant more government entitlements that will never be approved for they would bankrupt our country further taxing an already endangered middle class. The third, most well known but often disliked, has a history of repeat scandals and deception.

Do we toss a coin or do we swallow hard recognizing that only one has the experience, knowledge, maturity and capability of governing in very turbulent times for our nation and world? How sorrowful that we would have to make this unhappy choice.

Our voting process is also flawed, as campaigning starts

almost two years before the election, the manner of apportioning delegates is questionable, the need to raise millions of dollars corrupts the best of people and exposing one’s self and family to lies and personality assaults leads the most qualified to stay out of the fray.

The best of the lot may have been John Kasich. However neither he nor other serious candidates ever had a chance: often ignored in debates, manipulated by “gotcha” questions, moderators focusing on more well known candidates and a media that promoted a loose cannon who would attract more viewers thus raising the profits of the networks and sponsors. How sad and frightening for our country and world in these perilous times. God help us!

Seymour Brotman Manchester

Fair Tax Misnamed This is in response to the recent John O’Rourke’s letter praising the misnamed “Fair Tax” (HR 25/ S 155).

Mr. O’Rourke is fond of using the verb “will” in conjunction with his tax plan, as in “will eliminate all federal taxes on income” or “foreign trade will boom.”

In fact he uses the word no fewer than 17 times, the penultimate of which predicts that his “FairTax will eliminate the IRS as we know it.”

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There is nothing new or innovative in the FairTax; it is no different from the socalled flat tax ideas trotted out semi-annually which invariably favor the wealthy. Who would benefit the most from the eradication of the IRS: the middle class or the top ten percent? Mr O’Rourke also neglects to tell us that flat taxes customarily exclude such popular deductions as medical expenses, local property taxes, and home mortgage interest.

No, there is nothing original in the FairTax. Nor is there anything good in it, at least for the working class.

Michael J Doherty Berkeley

Letter On Middle East Is Simplistic The writer of “The Puzzle in the Middle East” recent letter holds that the area is a powder keg, it’s about to explode and it is all the fault of President Obama. This simplistic statement completely ignores all the different people, religions, ambitions, animosities and prejudices that have bedeviled this region and all the statesmen and women from many countries who have striven to find a path to peace.

Andrew Bacevich, West Point, retired colonel, PhD, specializing in international relations and history, posits the US has been at war in the Middle East since January 1980 - that’s Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush the Elder, Clinton, Bush the Younger and Obama inherited all they did, their successes (few) and shortcomings (plenty, but not for lack of trying).

May 14 was the 100th anniversary of the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the secret plan of France, the UK and Russia to divide up the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Why do I mention it? In 2014, ISIL declared in a statement that one of their goals was to undo Sykes-Picot.

If one of the major problems in the area is a secret treaty signed long before any of us was born, do not be persuaded that all the failings of a century should or must be laid at the feet of a man only eight years on the job. It’s just not fair.

Michael F. Flynn Manahawkin

Sanctuary Cities Funding Bad Idea I consider myself as a conservative/independent voter.

Republican or Democrat I will vote for the candidate most closely aligned with my positions. I guess I made a mistake in voting for Tom McArthur for congress. This guy had the gall to vote funding for these “sanctuary cities.” Taking a closer at him he must have thought this was a racial issue.

These cities such as Newark and other N.J. cities, as well as across this nation, put illegals and criminals out of the reach of the law. Just look at the crime rate in these cities and the people committing them.

Thanks for nothing, McArthur.

William McPhail Toms River

Liberty State Park Under Attack

As the weather gets warmer and we begin to spend more time outside again, we are reminded of the value and importance of our parks and open spaces. Yet, over the last few years, we have seen these irreplaceable assets threatened by privatization, commercialization and development.

Recently, we have seen Liberty State Park come under attack with a new proposal to build barge docking stations between the coast of the park and Ellis Island. These docking stations would essentially turn this area of the waterfront into a parking lot for commercial barges, not only altering the park’s unrivaled views of New York City, but potentially disrupting ferry service as well.

This is only an example of the type of development that continues to threaten our valued open spaces throughout New Jersey. We must come together to remind government officials that open spaces around the state are not for sale, but rather, are priceless community assets that should be protected.

Stand with me as we take on this threat to the development of parks and open spaces in New Jersey. Sign a petition that says “No” to the proposed docking stations in Liberty State Park and affirms your commitment to protecting open space in New Jersey.

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Freeholder Forum

- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari

Lighting Improvements & New Hangars Coming To OC Airport

OCEAN COUNTY – Improvements to the main runway’s lighting system and the constr uction of an additional t-hangar to house planes already on a waiting list are planned for t he O c e a n C ou nt y Airport off Route 530 in Berkeley Township.

“The lighting improvements for the main runway will improve safety for pilot s com i ng i nto and leaving the airport,” said Freeholder Joseph H. Vica r i, who se r ve s as liaison to the facility.

“And, a new eight unit t-hangar building to be constructed by the end of this year will help us reduce the current waiting list allowing more pilots to store their planes at the airport.

“Whether it’s for public safety or to help our e c o n o m ic ef fo r t s , t h e Ocean County Airport is

an important service in Ocean Cou nt y,” Vicar i said. “This new t-hangar will be of no cost to the county and will answer a g rowing need at this facility.”

Ocean Aircraft Storage, a partner with county’s f i xe d b a s e d o p e r a t o r, Ocean Aire, will operate the new t-hangar, which will consist of a eight unit building located adjacent to the existing t-hangar buildings.

“The county developed a land lease with Ocean Aircraft Storage that will allow for the constr uction of the new t-hangar build i ng,” Vica r i said.

“Ocean Aircraft Storage will construct the t-hangar building at its own cost and expense.”

A lease agreement for the t-hangar construction was signed May 18 with Ocean Aircraft Storage.

Under the agreement, the lease will be for a 10-year ter m with an option of t wo additional 10 -year ter ms. In addition, the county will receive annually 15 percent of the gross revenue or $5,000, whichever is higher. “ We a r e wo r k i ng i n par t nership with the f i xed ba se oper ator to mi nimize any cost to the county,” Vicari said.

“Ocean Aircraft Storage is pay i ng for t he construction and we will derive a revenue as a result of this new building.”

T he cou nt y ha s fou r t-hangar buildings consisting of 36 individual units currently located at the airport.

“Because of the waiting list we anticipate the new hangar will be filled as soon as work is completed,” Vicar i said. Completion of the building is

expected in December.

Vicari added the new hangar is consistent with the Airport Capital Improvement Program and the Pinelands Memorandum of Agreement.

“These hangars are very important to the airport,” Vicari said. “Many visitor s to Ocea n Cou nt y own second homes here a n d a r e lo o k i n g fo r a place to keep their private planes.

“This helps with our tourism efforts,” Vicari said.

Vicari added the airport, located on 420 acres i n Berkeley Tow nsh ip, about five miles west of Toms River, provides a central location for a host of public safety services.

The precision approach facility features a 6,000 foot runway, a crosswind r u nway and accom mo d ates va r iou s ai rcr af t, i n cl u d i n g p r iv a t e a i r-

Freeholder Forum

planes, small cor porate jets, the state Forest Fire Service planes, the Civil Air Patrol and Emergency Services aircraft.

Since 1990, Ocean County has received more than $23 million in federal and state funding for airport improvements.

“This air park is an important element of the county’s transpor tation prog ra m,” said Vica r i.

“It’s essential the facilities be kept current and at up-to-date standards.”

Vicari noted the current r unway lighting system is more t h a n 20 ye a r s old a nd s che d u le d for replacement.

“We are applying for federal f u ndi ng for 90 percent of the cost of the replacement project and for state funding for five percent of the total cost,” Vicari said.

The project cost is es-

Freeholder Joseph Vicari t i m a t e d a t a b o u t $1.6 million and the desig n wo r k , f u n d e d a l s o b y federal and state grants was completed last year.

T he project i ncludes the installation of high intensity runway/threshold edge lights and high intensity f lush mounted runway edge lights.

The county expects to go out to bid on the project somet i me i n Ju ne a nd the work will take about three months to complete. “ T h is is yet a not he r important safety upgrade to the airport,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of Law and Public Safety. “We want to make sure the pilots using our facility are accessing an airport that is well-maintained and safe.”

- by Freeholder Gerry P. Little

Reach For Safer Medicine OCEAN COUNTY – “In reaching for medicine, [safer medicine] is one of the decisions that can have a direct impact on our health. We are taught to ma ke sma r t choices about food, exercise, driving, etc. to help keep us healthy and avoid injuries. We can still work to protect our health when we decide wh ich medicat ion s t o t a ke,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P.

Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health.

Daniel Regenye, Ocean Count y Health Depar tm e n t (O C H D) p u b l i c health coordinator, said that prescr ipt ion pai nkillers such as Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicodin accou nt for more d r ug overdoses than heroin and cocaine combined. These legally obtainable drugs are highly addictive and a ct u al ly le ss ef fe ct ive t ha n a combi n at ion of

ibuprofen and acetaminophen. He said, “We know t hat ma ny t i me s whe n individuals cannot obtain these drugs that they may be addicted to, they turn to heroin, which is cheaper and we certainly know, deadly. Ocean County is working hard to address this issue through education, interventions and law enforcement. The majority of people who turn to heroin were addicted to the pain killers men-

tioned. We also know that certain side effects of opioid painkillers could hinder your ability to drive or work safely. These side effects include: dizziness, sleepi ness, blu r red v ision, confusion, delayed reaction and diff icult y following directions. This could cer t ai n ly h i nder someone’s ability at work and pose dangerous situations.”

It is important for the publ ic t o t al k t o t hei r family about the risks of opioid painkillers. Some suggestions include: dis-

cuss the dangers of mixi ng prescr ipt ion d r ugs with alcohol; explain how painkillers are made from opioids, which are similar to heroin; talk to grandpa rents and ca regivers about how to safely store their medications; secure any opioid pain k illers, sed at ives, slee p med ications or stimulants in a locked drawer or container and make sure all medicines and vitamins are kept up and away from a child’s reach.

The Ocean County Health Department offers a list-

Freeholder Gerry P. Little ing of prescription drug drop off boxes in Ocean County on its website at ochd.org. Staff members are also available for presentations on safe medication management.

Follow the Ocean County Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth or like the Health Department on Facebook.

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Lightning Safety Awareness Month

OCEAN COUNTY – The freeholders and county health department are warning about lightning, noting it is Lightning Safety Awareness month.

“Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year, and people can get struck any time of year. Lightning kills an average of 49 people in the United States each year and hundreds more are severely injured,” said Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “It’s important to know how to stay safe, whether indoors or outdoors, from lightning. Most lightning deaths and injuries occur during the summer months, when the combination of lighting and outdoor activities reaches a peak. People who are boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, golfing, walking, camping or working outdoors need to take appropriate actions in a timely manner when thunderstorms approach.”

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department public health coordinator, said there is no place safe outside if there are thunderstorms in the area. “If you can hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you and when you do hear thunder, you should immediately move to safe shelter; a building with electricity or plumbing or

metal topped vehicle (but keep your hands off the metal sides) with the windows up,” Regenye said.

“During a period of thunderstorms, you should stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity. Phone use is the leading cause of indoor lightning injuries in the U.S. Avoid bathing, washing your hands, washing dishes and do not do laundry. Make sure everyone in the house stays away from windows and doors and stay off porches and you want to avoid contact with concrete walls as they may contain metal reinforcing bars,” said Regenye.

It is important to know: Victims of lightning do not retain the charge and are not “electrified.” It is safe to help them.

Lightning can – and often does – strike in the same place twice.

An umbrella can increase your chances of being struck if it makes you the tallest object in the area.

Avoid being the highest object anywhere.

Rubber shoes will not give you any meaningful protection from lightning.

Visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org for more information.

Coastline Adventures To Host International Surf Day

BRICK – Coastline Adventures Surfing School and Brick Recreational Department and Lifeguards are hosting the 12th Annual International Surf Day. This surfers’ holiday, created by the Surfrider Foundation, celebrates a passion for raising awareness and sharing education about the issues that affect the oceans while showing an appreciation for coastal environments.

This event includes a beach clean-up, mini surf lesson for beginners and group paddle out for experienced surfers.

Coastline Adventures’ 12th Annual International Surf Day celebration will be held

on June 25. No rain date is scheduled and the event will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

The event will take place at Brick Beach 3 located at 440 Route 35. This is a free event, however there is a $5 charge for a beach badge to access the event.

Online registration for the free mini surf lesson is available via the Coastline Adventures website njsurfschool.com.

Parking is available at Brick Beach 3. The lot is on a first come, first serve basis and costs $5 per car. The event runs from 7:45 a.m. to noon.

Community Service Coalition Cleans Up Lake Riviera

BRICK – The Brick Republican Community Service Coalition, Boy Scout Troops 30 and 926 and Venture Crew 129 from the Joshua Huddy District landed on the Lake Riviera beaches to conduct a multi-site neighborhood clean-up operation.

The clean-up operation took place in Lake Riviera Park, in the three wooded areas located on Lake Shore Drive and the woods between

Beaverson Boulevard and Arizona Drive. The volunteers rounded up water bottles, plastic bags and soda cans. A few unusual items were found, such as a diving board, large patio umbrella, wheelbarrow and a shopping cart in the lake.

Contact Charlie Bacon at 908-910-3564 with any suggestions on areas the BRCSC should clean-up in the future.

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LAKEWOOD – The Center for Healthy Living at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus presents Chair Yoga, an exercise class for seniors, on June 24 from 2 to 3 p.m..

Participants learn how to improve muscle tone, increase flexibility and circulation and

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– Photo by Catherine Galioto The diverse subjects of the statues newly installed in downtown Toms River public spots are all by local Brian Hanlon, whose sculptures are in place worldwide. The exhibit runs through the summer.

By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – Accomplished sculptor and Toms River native Brian Hanlon enjoyed the Seward Johnson statue exhibit in place around public spaces in downtown Toms River last summer, and wondered if his own pieces could make up a public display of their own.

One year later, the township, Community Arts Project, downtown improvement district and Toms River Artists Community would join Hanlon in cutting the ribbon on such an exhibit.

About 20 of his bronze statues are prominently installed downtown where they will remain for the public to enjoy all summer.

“It’s official, all the plaques are up, people can wander and learn,” Hanlon said.

“The figures are so different, but they have a lot of common with their pursuit of excellence – athletic excellence, civic excellence, business excellence.”

Whether Yogi Berra, Earl Lloyd, a firefighter memorial or the Binghamton mascot bearcat, the large-scale, bronze sculptures span a variety of subjects both well and little known. Each has signage nearby, explaining the piece.

The statues are copies of ones Hanlon has made for clients all over the world.

He is the official sculptor of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, but has created more than 300 sculptures and statues. Local examples of his work include the prominent “Welcome To Ocean County” monument at the southeast corner of Route 36 and 166 in Toms River, the baseball sculpture in the Ocean

County Mall and the “Angel in Anguish” September 11 memorial in Brick.

With many of the sculptures focused on sports and athletics, the exhibition is called the Sports, Fitness and Wellness Summer.

Hanlon said the exhibition is meant to show the “possibilities of the human spirit.”

It also creates a second summer of interest in the arts in downtown Toms River, which last year hosted the life-like works of Seward Johnson, which had statues showing “residents” in daily vignettes such as a police officer issuing a parking ticket, two ladies chatting on a bench, children playing in the grass or a worker washing storefront windows.

In contrast, the Hanlon statues feature actual people from history, or even sports mascots. A plaque nearby explains the piece and the Garden Club helped to incorporate planters and other elements to enhance the settings.

Helping to bring the second season of sculpture are sponsors, volunteers and organizers behind much of the effort to create an arts hub for Toms River and sustain the downtown corridor: the Toms River business improvement district, the Community Arts Project, the Grunin Foundation and TRAC. A map of where to find the statues around downtown is available at the downtown Toms River office on Water Street and online. This year’s exhibit would likely feature tie-ins with the library’s summer reading program, walking tours and other special events similar to last summer.

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– Photo courtesy MCSPCA More than 270 dogs were rescued from a Bennett Road home in Howell, considered one of the largest number of dogs hoarded in one residence. The Monmouth County SPCA is seeking help in caring, fostering and adopting the dogs.

By Catherine Galioto HOWELL – With costs about $20 per day per dog, the Monmouth County SPCA is seeking donations after responding to a “historical hoarding event” to rescue 276 dogs.

With officials calling it a grueling 15 hours, the next day the 276 dogs were resting quietly after SPCA, police and other agencies responded to a Bennett Road home on June 3 with “deplorable conditions.” The agency expects that after rehabilitation, the dogs – who are mostly smaller breeds – will be available for adoption in one to two weeks.

The amount of aid has been extraordinary, said the SPCA, but more help is needed.

That includes monetary donations in order to provide vaccinations, microchips, spay/neuter surgeries, food, shelter and general compassionate care to the dogs. To donate, visit bit.ly/22Ffg4o, or checks can be mailed to MCSPCA, Howell Case, PO Box 93, Eatontown NJ 07724.

Three agencies are housing the dogs, and for the more than 100 in the MCSPCA’s care, the group is looking for foster homes, saying the dogs have a much easier time adjusting to their new surroundings in a home environment rather than in a shelter. If you are able to foster a dog, email Fostering@ monmouthcountyspca.org The influx of dogs also means a greater need for shelter items. The MCSPCA is in need of blankets, towels, sheets, small/ medium crates, dog toys, Science Dietdog food, and Purina One wet puppy food.

Donations can be dropped off at either of its shelter locations (260 Wall Street in Eatontown or the Freehold Mall Adoption Center).

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The dogs need to be medically cleared, spayed/neutered, and assessed behaviorally before they will be ready to meet potential adopters.

The agencies assisting the response include: St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, Associated Humane Tinton Falls, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Howell Township Police and its Police EMS Division, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and MONOC. The MCSPCA CEO and Chief of Police Ross Licitra issued a statement of thanks to all those who’ve inquired so far about the dogs.

“As a law enforcement and rescue agency, the word ‘Suddenly’ is in our job description. When the Monmouth County SPCA Law Enforcement Division realized that we were facing an historical hoarding event, we knew that we would need to call on all our partners in animal welfare, law enforcement and emergency responders,” Licitra said, adding the response came within minutes, coordinating multiple agencies between nonprofits, police and animal rescue organizations.

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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Freeholders Individuals who have contributed to the arts and Ocean County’s heritage were honored during the fifth annual Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage.

OCEAN COUNTY – Individuals who have contributed to the arts and Ocean County’s heritage were honored during the fifth annual Salute to Ocean County: A Celebration of Arts and Heritage. The event is hosted by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, with the support of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders in conjunction with Ocean County College and the Jay & Linda Grunin Foundation.

This year’s honorees were Carl Jablonski, the founder and president of the Navy

Lakehurst Historical Society, who received the Pauline S. Miller Lifetime Achievement Award for Ocean County History; Artist Cathleen Engelsen, was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in the Arts in Ocean County. Marshall Kern received the Special Recognition for Advancement of the Arts in Ocean County, recognizing his significant contributions to the artistic culture of Ocean County and New Jersey.

Other highlights included performances by students critiqued for excellence as part of the Teen Arts Festival of Ocean County.

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Senior Citizens Art Exhibit Open To The Public

TOMS RIVER – Artwork created by Ocean County artists is on display until June 23 at the 40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit at the Ocean County College Grunin Center Gallery.

Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free and open to the public.

Professional and nonprofessional artists, 60 years of age or older, who are residents of Ocean County will display their original artwork in one of 11 categories: acrylic painting, craft, digital/computer art, drawing, mixed media, oil painting, pastel, photography, print, sculpture and watercolor.

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40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit are eligible to enter the New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition. Over the years, many Ocean County artists have gone on to achieve recognition at the state show.

For information, call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500 or visit ocean. edu (click on “Seniors” and then “Senior Citizens Art Exhibit”).

Sponsors of the 40th Annual Ocean County Senior Citizens Art Exhibit include: Ocean County College, the Senior Art Advisory Committee, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

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LAKEWOOD – The Monmouth Medical Center, Southern campus is holding “All Levels Yoga” on Fridays through August 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. This program, taught by Nicole Franchino, will instruct students with ways to develop body awareness, posture alignment and core strength in basic yoga poses. “All Levels Yoga” is open to new and experience

students who are Better Health members and will encourage all attendees to work at their individual ability and comfort level.

This program is held at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect St. To register for “All Levels Yoga” or to learn more about the Better Health program, call 888-726-2362.

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Camp for Brick residents ages 10-15. The camp starts on June 27 and runs on consecutive Mondays until July 25 from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The program takes a maximum of 90 kids, and at press time some 75 were preregistered, said Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello.

“The Junior Lifeguard Camp always fills up because the lifeguards do a fantastic job and it is a feeder program to become a lifeguard,” Santaniello said.

During the camp, Brick lifeguards give the kids experience in professional surf training and daily team relays using surfboard paddling, swimming, running and beach flags, and instruction in the basics of first aid and CPR. Coastline Adventures offers a variety of paddleboard classes at Trader’s Cove Marina & Park, starting with Stand-up Paddleboard for ages 12 and older.

Four one-day sessions are being offered on July 3, July 17, August 14 and August 28 from 9:30 until 11 a.m. The cost is $45 a session.

During the lessons, students lear n about the equipment, water safety, body position, self-rescue, paddling, balance techniques and fitness training, and will receive land and water instruction.

Due to the popularity of Paddleboard Fitness classes, the number of sessions being offered have increased from two last year to four this year. The sessions run from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. and start on July 2, with additional sessions offered on July 9, 16 and 23. The cost is $90 a session.

Paddleboard Fitness combines standup paddleboarding with tai chi, qi gong, yoga and power moves, which provide a whole body and mind workout.

New this year is Family and Me Standup Paddleboard classes for an adult and a child aged 5-11. The classes are held on Saturdays from 10 until 11:30 a.m. and cost $50 for a child/parent.

Both the parent and child will learn about water safety tips and paddleboarding basics while paddling side by side.

Depending on the child’s age and comfort level, the child may paddle on the same board as the parent.

There are four sessions scheduled: July 2, 9, 16 and 23.

The Brick Barracuda Swim Team 2016 is in its 23rd season, and children ages 5-14 compete throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

The program consists of age-appropriate practices, continuous swimming and participation in meets. All swimmers must meet minimum requirements or they will be referred to an instruction program.

The practices and meets are held at Pine Grove Camp on Herbertsville Road. The program runs from June 29 until August 4 and costs $105 per child.

There is a mandatory meeting for the swim team on June 20 at the Recreation office on Chambers Bridge Road.

In addition to all the classes, the Brick Township lifeguard staff will once again be hosting the annual Autism Surf Day on July 12 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Brick Beach 3.

Autism Surf Day ‑‑ sponsored by Coastline Adventures, POAC (Parents of Autistic Children), the Twin County Soccer and Sub Shack ‑‑ provides autistic children with the opportunity to enjoy the waves and to try surfing under lifeguard supervision.

International Surf Day, now in its 12th year, is hosted by Coastline Adventures, the Recreation Department, lifeguards, and the Surfrider Foundation, and will be held on June 25 from 7:45 a.m. to noon at Brick Beach 3.

The one-day event is a day when surfers come together to celebrate the sport of surfing, give back to the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches and celebrate that cause around the world, “This is a large township surrounded by water, so it’s fun to have these water activities. It fits our town perfectly,” Santaniello said.

The programs are always being revamped and tweaked based on feedback, he added. Next year the Recreation Department is planning to add a boogie board class.

“A lot of parents asked about it,” Santaniello said. “We are always open to suggestions.”

For more information about these and many other Recreation programs being offered by the township this summer, call 732 262-1044, or visit Bricktownship.net.

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Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) public health coordinator, pointed out the importance of taking extra precautions and practicing safe food handling when preparing perishable foods, such as meat, poultry, seafood and egg products. “When shopping for your barbeque, buy cold foods last, right before checking out. Keep poultry away from other food; grab one of the plastic bags that are handy by the meat and poultry section and put the meat or chicken in the bag. Avoid raw meat or poultry juices dripping on other food. It is important to refrigerate perishable foods within two hours and keep them refrigerated until ready to use. If food gets packed in a cooler, keep it out of direct sunlight and avoid opening the lid too often. Freeze poultry and ground meat that will not be used in one or two days.”

Regenye continued, “We remind people of the importance of hand washing, but it is equally important to keep everything you are using to cook with just as clean. Bacteria on raw meat and poultry can be easily spread to other foods by juices dripping from packages, hands and utensils, called cross-contamination. To prevent foodborne illness, do not use the same platter and utensils for raw or cooked meat and poultry. If you are picnicking away from your home, find out if there is a source of clean water, and if not, bring water for preparation and cleaning.

You may choose to pack clean cloths and wet towlettes for cleaning surfaces and hands.

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Ocean County Park Disc Golf Course LAKEWOOD – The Ocean County Disc Golf Course was opened in 2013 as a cooperative project between Ocean County Disc Golf and the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. The course utilizes the open fields and forests of Ocean County Park. In August 2014, the course was expanded to 18-holes.

The 18-hole course begins by the picnic area parking lot.

The golf course is located at 659 Ocean Ave. (Route 88). For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org.

Complimentary Consults With A Registered Dietician LAKEWOOD – Better Health members are invited to register for private complimentary consultations with Lauren Dorman, MS, CDE to review their diet and discuss healthy meal options. Consultations will take place at the Center for Healthy Living, located at 198 Prospect St. To register or to learn more about the Better Health program, call 888-726-2362.

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at the Ocean County Health Department website, ochd.org.

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

Use two cutting boards to keep raw meat, chicken and fish apart from vegetables.

Use a food thermometer to check meat, fish and chicken after it is cooked. When taking foods off the grill, put cooked items

on a clean plate.

Chill food and leftovers in the refrigerator as soon as everyone is done eating.

Always wash fruits and vegetables under running water before cutting or eating.

Keep eggs in the refrigerator; cook eggs until the yolk is firm Defrost frozen food in the microwave or refrigerator, not the counter.

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Mayonnaise-based foods need to be kept cold.

Bacteria are often present on the rind of melons so it is important to wash the melon thoroughly before cutting. Once cut, refrigerate the cut pieces of melon.

Not sure about quality, expiration, etc. of food, then keep in mind “When in doubt, throw it out.”

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Veterans Choice Program Adds Options OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean County, has been named an eligible provider in The Veterans Choice program. The Veterans Choice program provides eligible veterans with the option to receive nonVA health care services from approved community health care providers, such as OHI, in their communities. Using this program will not have any impact on existing VA health care or any other VA benefit.

Some qualifying situations for veterans include waiting more than 30 days for VA medical care, or having to travel 40 miles or more to a VA medical facility, among others. Veterans can call 866-606-8198 to

find out if they qualify or visit va.gov/opa/ choiceact/ and schedule an appointment at OHI. Those veterans who do qualify should use their Veterans Choice Card, which will allow them to request OHI as their community-based primary health care provider. The Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, located on the first floor of the Ocean County One-Stop Center, 1027 Hooper Ave., Toms River, can provide additional assistance to veterans about obtaining and using their Veterans Choice Card.

For more information about OHI, contact Kimberly Tozzi, community relations coordinator, at 732-719-9016.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department is providing free and confidential HIV counseling and testing on June 29 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Counseling and testing will be conducted at the Ocean County Health Department located at 175 Sunset Ave. in Toms River.

Gift cards in the amount of $10 will be provided to those who complete HIV testing.

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Here’s To Your Health

Fred Nirschl, DDS Franz J. Reck, DMD Serving Point Pleasant, Brick & Toms River for Over 20 Years

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Peroxide, Necessary But Dangerous In Excess

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peroxide, you think of those brown bottles from the drugstore. Some people use it like cheap bleach to lighten hair color, but mostly it’s poured on wounds as a disinfectant. Going grey is your sign of too much peroxide, it’s a sign of “rusting,” metabolically speaking.

Peroxide sometimes goes by its molecular acronym, H2O2, which means there are two hydrogen and two oxygen atoms.

My recent autoimmune video shocked a lot of readers because I said we all make hydrogen peroxide in our own body, all day long. I also said there’s a lot more peroxide happening in you if you have Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune diseases and that it produces pain and flare ups. However, I want to be fair and tell you today that peroxide isn’t bad. Excessive peroxide is bad.

First, I’ll tell you why peroxide isn’t bad.

Your thyroid gland requires peroxide to make thyroid hormone. Without enough peroxide, you can’t make “Thyroid Peroxidase” enzyme, or TPO. It’s this TPO enzyme that forms thyroid hormone for you, so see it’s not really a bad guy. It’s also a chemical messenger in your body.

In a perfect world, and healthy body, the peroxide you create will rapidly turn into water and oxygen with the help of an enzyme called catalase (you make that too).

It’s the oxygen coming off the peroxide that makes the bubbles and fizzing associated with peroxide.

So we’re clear now right? You get that peroxide isn’t toxic in and of itself, but it’s definitely toxic in high amounts. It’s like

acid. It’s like bleach. It destroys your cell membranes, it causes pain, it makes your hair turn grey and it causes peroxidation in your lipids, which leads to bad cholesterol ratios, diabetes and heart attack.

Millions of people have too much peroxide and not enough catalase on board to degrade it in the cells. Remember, the catalase enzyme turns peroxide into water and oxygen. I have more information and a video about catalase and the connection to thyroid disease at my website suzycohen. com just sign up for my newsletter.

Controlling peroxide is critical if you have an autoimmune disease of any sort, especially one that affects your thyroid.

You’re probably wondering how you get excessive peroxide. Honestly, it’s easy; some of you probably keep creating it all day long.

If you eat or drink junk foods, sugar, candy, soda and you know what else you get into… these things are refined and pro-inflammatory, so within seconds you’ve spawned hydrogen peroxide in your body. Let the rusting begin! We can overwhelm our antioxidant systems so easily with alcohol, emotional stress and even physical work outs or all-nighters.

One more way, if you supplement with high doses of iodine, you’ll make more peroxide, this is why people with Hashimoto’s react badly to iodine at times.

There’s a balance with iodine and selenium that I’ve explained in other articles at my website. Remember, without catalase (and also glutathione) you can’t put out the peroxide flame.

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Brick Libr ary Events

The B rick Library is located at 301 C hambers B ridge Rd ., B rick. You can contact them at 732-477-4513 or visit them on the W eb at theoceancountylibrary . org .

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BRICK – During the month of June, the Brick branch Library will have many activities to enjoy. The meeting room display will feature the traveling exhibition of artwork by the students of Ocean County Arts High School throughout June. Register for programs online at theoceancountylibrary.org, unless a program is labeled ‘drop in.’

June 18, 10 a.m.: Kindle Class – Come learn how to use a Kindle and download ebooks from the library.

June 18, 2 p.m.: Hooptacular Hula Hoops – As a kickoff to Summer Reading, teens will decorate their own hoop and learn hoop trivia and games.

June 20, 2:30 p.m.: Email Basics – Learn how to setup an email account, compose email, print and check the various folders.

June 20, 3 p.m.: On Your Mark, Get Set, Decorate! – For children and families. Help decorate the library as librarians prepare for a super summer of reading and fun. Projects for kids of all ages.

June 20, 6:30 p.m.: Night Crafting For Adults – Light up life with a tin can luminary.

June 21, 10 a.m.: eBooks on iPad – Learn to place holds, browse the electronic collection and check-in/out ebooks on an iPad. June 21, 2:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Kick-off with Sciencetellers – For ages 4 and up. Sciencetellers will present their 2016 show Power and Energy. They’ll make things move and soar with special stories.

June 21, 6:30 p.m.: Will it Waffle? – Waffle irons aren’t just for breakfast.

Test what other delicious creations can be made in a waffle iron.

June 22, 10 a.m.: Microsoft Word Basics – Learn basic word processing skills to create and

format a document.

June 22, 5:30 p.m.: Special Needs Stories, Tunes and Moves – For ages 7 to 13. Older kids with special needs are invited to a fun time with peers including a story, music, movement and more.

June 22, 6:30 p.m. : Free Online classes – Learn how to access free online classes with a library card.

June 23, 10 a.m.: Microsoft Publisher II – Create calendars, postcards and flyers using design templates.

June 23, 6 p.m.: Special Needs Prom – For ages 9 and up. Participants should dress their best and get ready to boogie.

Friends and siblings welcome. Snacks will be served.

June 24, 10 a.m.: Stitch in Time – Bring crochet, knitting or crafting needles and a craft.

June 27, 10 a.m. – Global Road Warrior – Learn more about the geographic and travel information along with news stories for any country of interest.

June 27, 2:30 p.m. – World Book Online – Explore the articles, pictures, videos and tutorials that are offered through the World Book Online database.

June 27, 2:30 p.m.: Decorate a T-shirt – For children and families. Bring the t-shirt and the library will supply the fabric markers and stencils.

June 28, 10 a.m.: Little Summer Readers Party – For ages 1 to 4. Let’s kick-off Summer Reading with early literacy activities, crafts and games.

June 28, 10 a.m.: Tech Buddies – Need help using a cell phone? Tablet? The Internet? Come in for a one on one tutorial with a teen volunteer.

June 29, 10 a.m.: Internet Basics – Learn the very basics of how to navigate the Internet.

June 30, 7 p.m.: Facebook – Come and learn how to sign up, post and upload photos to Facebook.

LRRC Offers Homeownership Seminars

LAKEWOOD – Being a f irst-time homebuyer can be a confusing, complex experience. More than 90 Ocean County first-home buyers recently attended a free evening program sponsored by The LLRC (Lakewood Resource and Referral Center) and STEPS (Solution to End Poverty Soon) at the Public Works Complex to gain a better understanding of what mortgage options are available and how to qualify for them.

Lenders and representatives f rom such local instit utions as TD Ban k, Investors Savings Ban k, Santander, Fulton and FM Home Loans discussed many topics related to the home-buying process, with a special emphasis on lower interest rates and down payment requirements with no MI (Mortgage Insurance).

Attendees had the opportunity to dis-

cuss and review mortgage products with each lender. Housing counselors from LRRC and STEPS were also available to answer questions.

Mayer Hoberman, executive director of social services at the LLRC, said “The LRRC and STEPS sponsored this program because we recog nize that first-time and all homebuyers need the understanding and skills to make appropriate and educated decisions during the home buying process.”

LRRC offers homeownership seminars twice a month, and counseling on a regular basis, which is required by many lenders to enable clients to take advantage of first-time homebuyer mortgage products.

For more information, contact Bassi Aderet, housi ng coord i nator at t he LRRC, at 732-942-9292 ext. 9115.

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Freeholders: Time To Get Rid Of Standing Water

OCEAN COUNTY – Local officials are warning the abundance of rain could lead to standing water, and the potential for mosquitos.

“It’s taken awhile, but thank goodness the sun f inally came out. With the amount of rain we had the past few weeks, even with the sun shining, it is going to take quite a while to dry up all of the water left behind,” said Ocean Count y Freeholder Deput y Director Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Now is the time to get outside, look around and get rid of any standing water,” Little added.

Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health (OCHD) public health coordinator, said, “With concerns of Zika, we have the opportunity right now to be proactive and do something to protect ourselves and our property against mosquitoes. We are still steps ahead of Zika, which we really don’t know if it will or will not affect us. Public Health always hopes for the best, but will take as many steps as possible to prepare for the worst, such as if Zika could be transmitted here in New Jersey. Now is the time to clean up water from your property.

Make sure you clear water out of your

gutters and check all of your outside furniture for pockets of water. Check all of your screens for any holes and look to see if there are any gaps where your door closes that could allow mosquitoes to come inside the house.”

Regenye added, “T he Health Department is in constant touch with the New Jersey Department of Health and continues to participate in conference calls with the State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Our website at ochd.org is linked directly with the CDC for updates on Zika and there is also updated information on how to protect yourself and your property from mosquitoes and updated infor mation on mosquito repellents, which are certainly recommended for people being outside. We also need to remember that there are other mosquito-borne illnesses that are still in our environment, such as West Nile Virus.

We can not st ress enough to protect you rselves and you r proper t y f rom mosquitoes.”

Continue to visit the Ocean County Health Department’s website at ochd. org or follow the Health Department on Twitter@OCpublichealth.

Antique Appraisals At Church Event FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Presbyterian Church is sponsoring Antique Appraisals on June 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the church, at 131 North Main St. Legacies Old and New will be available to appraise antiques at $5 per item, on a first come-first served basis. There is a five item limit per person.

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Dig out those treasures that have been passed down from generation to generation and discover their true value.

Locate those wedding presents stored in the back of the closet all these years. Get out old toys, collections and keepsakes for appraisal.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Law enforcement, elected officials and community members joined with the loved ones of police officers that have died in the line of duty in Ocean County during the 25th annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day Service held recently in Ocean County Park.

Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines presented a Freeholder proclamation recalling the 18 officers that have died in Ocean County to Tuckerton Police Chief Michael Caputo, who is also President of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association and served

as the ceremony’s guest speaker.

The Point Pleasant Borough High School Panther Concert Band, under the direction of Scott Visco, performed as well as the Ocean County Vocational Tech nical Schools Per for ming A r ts Academy Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Joseph Puliaf ico, vocal music instructor.

Also participating were honor guards, motorcycle squads, bag pipers along with members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, the New Jersey State Police and numerous representatives of law enforcement agencies.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, 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) Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n) 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) Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

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Help Wanted Craftsman - Entry level. Will train.

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Contact Municipal Clerk Bernadette Dugan, 5 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. EOE. (28) Counter Help and Tailors Assistant Will train. Part time hours. Call 732-657-4421, ask for Dave.

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(26) Part Time Food Service – We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers, PT dietary aides, FT/PT dishwashers. FT dishwasher must have open availability. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay and 401(K) once you have worked 1 year and 1000 hours. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $8.50/hour. Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors- FT/ PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (t/n)

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FT/PT/Home Health Aide/CNA –The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced Home Health Aides or CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit, Georgetown Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines.

Our Senior Leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff.

One FT position and PT positions on all shifts. All shifts require E/O weekend.

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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.

(24) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) A&K Pool Service – Schedule your opening today. Sales and service pumps, heaters, filters salt systems akpoolservicenj. com. 732-557-5066.

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Mason - 35 years experience. Small to medium sized jobs. Brick replacement, brick pointing, concrete repair/caulking, masonry coating and all repairs. I also do light hauling. 732-505-3081.

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HVAC Service & Maintenance EPA Certified. 15 years trade experience. Senior discount. Have your A/C checked now before the hot weather.

Call Sean 917-733-9342.

(24) Need A Ride – Airports, AC, cruise, Shore Points. Save $$$. Tom $10 off with this ad 551-427-0227.

(26) Landscape Services - Leaf Cleanups,mulch,stone, and sod installations. Free Estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681.

(22) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (29) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Painting - I will paint your rooms. Very good prices. Call 732-552-7513. (26)

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(24) ATCO painting - Quality work.

Prompt service. Call for mree estimate. Licesbse #13VH04548900.

609-661-1657. 609-276-9213. (27) House Cleaning - I will clean your home. very good prices.

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(26) Heins Construction Co. – Residing, re-roofing, decks, rail systems, replacement windows and doors, interior, exterior, remodeling, custom trim work. We Do It All. Call Paul 732-604-5850.

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Part Time CNA – The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Skilled Nursing Unit, Hamilton Place. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further then The Pines. Our Senior Leadership values an open door policy from The CEO down and is visible each and every day to all the staff. Part Time 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 days a week and Per Diem.

Apply in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n)

Polish Lady - Mature. Will do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (27)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

A.F. Smart Home Maintenance, LLC - Lic # 0450029067. Your complete handyman services.

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Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391.

(27) Handyman - General home maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, powerwashing, painting. Dependable. Reliable. No job too small.

Senior and Veteran discounts.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

I Wear A Hidden Pouch When I Travel

Dear Readers Vacation fun has finally arrived, and I for one want for you to get the most out of these wonderful months. We in New Jersey are particularly fortunate to have the shore.

In fact our beaches are the number one reason that tourists even bother to come to the Garden State.

I do however want for you to have a better vacation. If you have to be told not to drink and drive, well don’t even bother reading my column. A drunk driver is beyond my reach in terms of safety. You need help greater than I can offer here.

I am speaking of a different way of a vacation being ruined. People falling victims to identity theft is the new rage. Being away from home makes you vulnerable in different ways. Here are a few tips.

Take one debit card and one credit card and leave the rest of your plastic friends at home. Do not take your social security card with you, as that is a recipe for disaster in these times. In fact for the most part you shouldn’t need it even when home.

If you don’t use passwords for your smart phone and tablets. set one up for each before you leave. The information you have

on your phone is the equivalent of your wallet being stolen by thieves.

Make a copy of your passport and leave it with someone that you trust at home.

Should you lose it, although it won’t be an instant cure, it will save you much aggravation.

I will give away my number one secret, as I trust all of my readers. While traveling, I have a pouch which fits under my clothing.

I keep some extra cash, credit cards and health insurance card hidden, and I don’t even feel it after the first few minutes. There are several types including the kind that I use which is around the waist. These are available at Amazon, ebay and travel sites; search for travel pouches on the Internet.

Pack much less than you need, but make sure to take your common sense with you while away...

Have a wonderful summer.

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His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566. “Home health care with feeling. Joel Markel is President of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing services inc. serving all of New Jersey in adult, senior and pediatric home health care.”

Holy Redeemer Hospice Earns Honors

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OCEAN COUNTY – Holy Redeemer Hospice has been named a 2016 Hospice Honors recipient in recognition of providing the highest level of quality from the patient and caregiver’s point of view. The award is based upon Holy Redeemer’s performance on 24 qualit y indicator measu res, which were analyzed by the award sponsor, Deyta Analytics.

Holy Redeemer Hospice serves families in Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties.

“Hospice Honors is a landmark compilation of hospices that provide the best

patient and caregiver exper iences,” said Bobby Rober tson, president of HEALTHCAREfirst and Deyta Analytics. “I am extremely proud of Holy Redeemer Hospice for achieving this highest of honors and I congratulate them for their success.”

Award criteria was based on Hospice CAHPS survey results for an evaluation period of April through September of last year. Award recipients were identified by evaluating hospices’ performance on a set of quality measures and comparing them with a national database of hospices.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law

Robert C. Shea Esq.

You’re Invited To The Home Buyer’s Expo By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

You are invited to the Home Buyer’s Expo offered by your local team of professionals on July 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. The expo will be held at Tuscan House, located at 1250 Hooper Ave. in Toms River. You will be surprised to find that home ownership is in your reach. Learn how to save thousands of dollars a year by owning your own home. Whether you are a first time home buyer, a reseller or someone trying to buy again, come out and join us for this informative expo.

This event includes free food, door prizes and raffles.

Work individually with professionals to understand the benefits and have all

your questions answered. The professionals will include: Michelle Rosenkoff, CRS realtor associate, has 16 years of experience and is a lifelong resident of Ocean County.

William Turano, senior loan officer, is offering competitive rates.

Dina M. Vicari, esquire of RC Shea and Associates, will guide you through the home closing process.

Steven Green of Green Label Title Company will ensure your purchase is guarded from any liens.

RSVP to Michelle Rosenkoff at 732580-6873 or mrosenkoff@gmail.com

by July 12 to secure your seat.

The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area 732-408-9455 or our Brick Area at 732-451-080; email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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Historical Society Offers Walking Tours

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society will host free walking tours of historic Downtown Toms River on most Saturday afternoons until October 8.

There are four different tours to choose from: The Washington St. and Hopper Ave. Tour is approximately one mile in length and takes about one and a half hours. This tour departs at 1 p.m. on June 25, July 23, August 13, September 17 and October 8.

The Water St. and Main St. Tour is approximately one mile in length and takes about one and a half hours. This tour departs at 1 p.m. on September 10 and September 24.

The first Special Combination Tour features a shortened walking tour and a tour of the Ocean County Historical So-

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ciety Museum. This tour is approximately three-quarters of a mile in length and takes about two hours. It departs at 1 p.m. on July 9, August 6 and October 1.

The second Special Combination Tour features a shortened walking tour and a tour of the Toms River Maritime Museum.

This tour is approximately three-quarters of a mile in length and takes about two hours.

This tour departs at noon on June 18, July 30 and August 27.

All tours depart and end in front of the Ocean County Library, Toms River branch, 101 Washington St. Reservations are required. For more information or to reserve a spot in the tour, call 732-664-1318 or sent an email to tomsriverwalkingtour@gmail.com.

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SBA Deadline Approaches For Working Capital Loans NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations located in New Jersey that July 5 is the deadline to apply for a working capital disaster loan as a result of excessive rain, flash flooding, high winds and lightning from May 28 through July 15 of last year.

The SBA’s disaster declaration includes the following counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem in New Jersey.

“When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligible entities affected by the same disaster,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta.

Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-related and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result of this disaster. With the exception of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers or ranchers.

The loan amount can be up to $2 million

with interest rates of 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organizations and four percent for small businesses, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibility based on the size of the applicant, type of activity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from sba. gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Completed loan applications must be returned to SBA no later than July 5.

SCORE To Host Workshops & Seminars

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County SCORE has a number of upcoming free workshops and seminars from June to August.

Workshops for “Marketing Strategies and Techniques for Hospitality and B2B Business” will be held at the Ocean County Library in Toms River on June 20 and 23, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Small Business Workshops, with topics to be determined, will be held at the Lacey Library in Forked River on July 12 and

August 9, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Half Day Seminars include a registration fee for each seminar of $20 in advance or $25 at the door. A free buffet breakfast is included. Upcoming seminars include: “Fund and Protect Your Business” on July 13 from 8 a.m. to noon and “Marketing in the Digital Age” on August 10 from 8 a.m. to noon.

Check the website, oceancounty.score. org, to register for these programs and to find out more information.

Pineland Symphonic Band Releases Performance Schedule OCEAN COUNTY – The Pineland Symphonic Band has a series of concert dates.

July 17, Community Reform Church in Whiting at 3 p.m.

July 24, Toms River Library, Washington Street, 7:30 p.m.

September 18, Southern Ocean Congregational Church, Little Egg Harbor at 2:30 p.m.

October 16, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Beachwood at 3 p.m.

November 20, St. Stephens Episcopal Church

in Whiting at 3 p.m.

These concerts are open to the public.

The band’s repertoire is a refreshing blend of pop, symphonic adaptations, classic marches and Dixieland arrangements, combined with virtuoso instrumentalists and tasteful leadership, according to the organization.

The Pineland Symphonic Band, a non-profit band of volunteer musicians, always welcomes new members. Visit PinelandSymphonicband. org for more information.

Library System Expands Digital Resources With Hoopla

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library will have thousands of movies, albums and audiobooks available via computer and mobile device through the digital service hoopla. Public access began June 13.

Library customers may instantly borrow eight items per month via stream and

download.

Customers can set up an account via the hoopla website or mobile app for iOS and Android. The only requirement is a valid Ocean County Library card.

Contact your local Ocean County Library branch for resources and more information.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 18-June 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay your LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Calm down. dues. Every new skill or study requires practice Your need for romance and attention could distract before it is possible to become proficient. You you from focusing on concrete accomplishments may be challenged to learn a new subject or to in the week ahead. Too much socializing on the perform routine work in the week ahead. Having job can make you fall behind or create some awkward moments. a buddy will help.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This week SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Crucial comyou won’t be able to please all of the people all mitments need to be handled with kid gloves in of the time. If you sense tension in the air it may the week ahead. Take your time about making be because someone is trying to overcompen- important changes. An innocent flirtation can sate to address your needs. You may be trying give your ego a boost and lighten the load of a serious subject. too hard to be agreeable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Group dy- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pull in namics may be disturbed by dustups. In the the sails and keep a steady hand on the rudder. week ahead someone could make an attempt There may be some rough seas in the week ahead. to appear mysterious or pretend to be your The demands of your career may keep you on a friend. A partner or loved one could be forced tight schedule just when family or a loved one needs attention. to adhere to a tight schedule.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You will find CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You yourself in good company. You aren’t the only per- are powerfully tethered to the achievement son with a tight deadline to meet or a bill to pay in of a goal. Some co-workers may experience the week to come. A significant other with shrewd difficulties but that won’t dampen your enthusiasm. As this week unfolds you may find that common sense and business acumen can help LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Never complain, communications go awry. never explain may be a good motto this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can play You may have concerns that revolve around musical chairs with your money until the music finances, but wise advice or counsel from stops. Make sure you aren’t indulging in fads or co-workers or family members could help you fancies this week. A significant other will give you added support to face up to your responsibilities. find a perfect solution.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Make Dad A Breakfast He Can’t Resist This Father’s Day

By Wolfgang Puck

When I wrote about Father’s Day in the past, I usually concentrated on grilled food, assuming that the main Sunday gathering for this forthcoming celebration of dads would center on the backyard. After all, in many homes the grill is Dad’s special territory. And this time of year is all about outdoor cooking.

But why shouldn’t Dad get to lounge around in bed a bit later than usual on Father’s Day morning? Then he’ll be the guest of honor at a brunch table he’s sure to love. That said, I am happy to share one of my favorite Sunday brunch recipes, for French toast: Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Mixed Berry Compote.

I’ve long loved French toast, one of the best uses I know for slightly stale leftover bread. (The French, in fact, call it pain perdu, meaning “lost bread.” Though it’s certainly “found” again when dipped in a sweetened egg batter and then fried in some butter.)

Sometimes I’ll make the basic version I just described. Other times I take a slightly fancier route by coating the dipped bread in sliced almonds or chopped pistachios or other nuts before cooking it.

But when I want to make French toast that’s extra special, I’ll prepare a stuffed version. It starts with slightly thicker slices, in which you hollow out pockets by carefully inserting a knife along one side. Into the pocket goes a delicious filling: mascarpone or cream cheese plus jam. Although, I’ve seen others that include sliced bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips or crispy bacon.

You can stuff the bread slices the night before, leaving very little work for you to do the morning of the brunch. After the bread has been battered and fried, it finishes cooking in the oven, which makes it easy for you to serve everyone at the same time. The compote I like to serve with the French toast can also be made an hour ahead and rewarmed gently before serving.

Of course, this recipe is wonderful for a formal brunch - or even a very casual one, for that matter - at any time of year. If you plan to make it for Dad, I suggest you also plan to serve along with it his favorite morning meats. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike will appreciate a selection of fresh seasonal fruit too.

Dad is sure to enjoy his special feast. I should know, since I’m hoping my wife and sons will prepare this for me!

MASCARPONE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH MIXED BERRY COMPOTE Serves 6 1 large rectangular loaf challah or similar egg bread, ends trimmed, loaf cut into 6 slices 2 inches (5 cm) thick 6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese or softened

cream cheese 12 tablespoons raspberry jam or other fruit jam 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, half and half, or milk 5 large eggs Freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla powder or vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 cups (750 mL) halved strawberries 3 cups (750 mL) raspberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 lemon Pure maple syrup, if desired Confectioners’ sugar, if desired With a small serrated knife, working from the bottom of a bread slice parallel to and in between its cut sides, make a deep, wide pocket in the center of the slice. Repeat with the remaining slices.

Stand 1 bread slice with its incision facing up. Gently squeeze the sides to open the incision. Spoon 1 tablespoon mascarpone and 2 tablespoons jam into the pocket. Repeat with the remaining slices and filling. Place on a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until cooking time.

Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). Heat a large nonstick countertop electric griddle to 350 F (175 C), or a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, put the cream, eggs, a little nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until blended into a batter.

Melt the butter with the oil on the griddle or skillet. Dip 1 piece of bread into the batter, turning it to coat; transfer to the griddle or skillet. Repeat with the remaining bread and batter, spooning the last of the batter over the bread as it starts cooking.

Cook the French toast until the undersides are deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the toast, reduce the griddle temperature to 300 F (150 C) or the stovetop heat slightly, and continue cooking, about 4 minutes longer, adding more butter to the griddle or skillet as you like.

As soon as all of the French toast is cooking, combine the berries and sugar in a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Squeeze in the juice from the lemon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and their juices thicken, about 15 minutes.

Transfer the browned French toast to a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and the filling begins to ooze out a bit, about 10 minutes longer If you like, use a serrated knife to cut each piece in half, revealing the stuffing. Transfer the French toast to six plates. Serve immediately with the compote and a lemon peel garnish, plus a drizzle of maple syrup and dusting of confectioners’ sugar if Dad desires.

(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) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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