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Time Capsule Dedicated, To Be Opened 2041
–Photos by Catherine Galioto Berkeley students helped fill the time capsule, dedicated at town hall, which would be opened in October 2041. By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Twenty-five years from now, what will the residents of Berkeley remember us by? It will be the year 2041, and they’ll crack open the 2016 time capsule and see all the school spirit and other goings-on. The beginning of the October council
meeting was spent welcome representatives from each school in the Berkeley School system to share some items for the time capsule. The capsule, formally dedicated this month, is a large wooden box, about 2.5 feet in each direction, and a project of the Berkeley School district.
The young students, introduced by their school administrators, shared their contributions and then ceremoniously dropped (Capule - See Page 5)
Questions Raised About Drinking Water Safety
By Jennifer Peacock and Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – He walks Manchester town hall with a cup in his hand. It’s not filled with electrolyte-infused designer water or Hawaiian volcanic water or even the water bottled in Maine. No, Manchester Public Works director Al Yodakis fills his cup from the municipal water fountains that dot town hall’s hallways. The town’s water is safe, officials said. Resident Hank Glen asked officials about a report circulating that the township’s water supply is tainted with Chromium-6, or hexavalent chromium, which the National Toxicology Program reports is carcinogenic when ingested. The report conducted by the Environmental Working Group out of Washington, D.C., with an office in Oakland, Calif., showed
that Chromium-6 is in the drinking water for more than 200 million Americans in all 50 states. The Environmental Protection Agency ordered that local water utilities test for the compound, and from 2013 to 2015 more than 60,000 water samples were taken across the country. According to EWG, 75 percent of those samples tested positive for Chromium-6. California, the place where Chromium-6 entered the national consciousness thanks to the Julia Roberts’ 2000 film Erin Brockovich, depicting the real-life battle of contamination in Hinkley, Calif., set the maximum acceptable level of the compound at 0.02 parts per billion. The EPA placed a limit of 0.1 milligrams per liter and up to 100 parts per billion for total chromium. EWG said one part per billion is about a
drop of water in an Olympic-size swimming pool. “There’s only one state that has a limit [on Chromium-6], and they set their limit at 10 parts per billion,” councilman Craig Wallis said. “So we’re even lower than them. … We’re so far below [the federal regulations], I’m not even sure why it became an issue.” Manchester’s water supply was tested between August 19, 2014 and June 16, 2015. According to EWG, the township averaged 0.99 parts per billion of the compound, with water samples showing a range of 0.0 to 0.18. Those numbers exceed what California scientists deemed negligible Chromium-6 intake but are well below what the EPA considers safe. The environmental group said the figures were provided by Manchester Township, (Water - See Page 5)
October 22, 2016
Berkeley Poised To Get $400K In New Sandy Aid
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The township hopes to receive between $400,000 and $600,000 in state reimbursement of its Superstorm Sandy costs, under a program now open to local government. The state is funneling $42 million more in funding to towns impacted by Superstorm Sandy, through the FEMA Non-Federal Cost Share (“Match”) Program, Gov. Chris Christie announced recently. Berkeley has applied for its amount, about $600,000, which represents about 10 percent of the total the township spent on emergency Superstorm Sandy costs. “I’m pleased to report that the Governor recently announced a new program that will allow local government entities, such as ours, in the nine New Jersey counties most impacted by Superstorm Sandy to apply for reimbursement of the funds they used to share in the cost of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance for emergency activities undertaken during the storm’s immediate aftermath,” said Mayor Carmen Amato. Under the previous entitlements, FEMA would reimburse 90 percent of the costs, leaving towns to share in 10 percent of the cost. With Christie’s action, “this new program will now provide Local government entities, including municipalities, counties, and school districts, an opportunity to apply to be reimbursed for our 10 percent cost share,” said the mayor. The deadline for government agencies to apply was October 18. Amato discussed the application at the September 26 council meeting. “This is great news for Berkeley Township. We will aggressively pursue reimbursement of our 10 percent cost share for Superstorm Sandy,” said Amato. “As a Sandy impacted community, still struggling with the financial aftermath, any additional funding is certainly welcomed.” The money can reimburse for Sandy-related activities as debris removal and emergency protective measures, including (Aid - See Page 5)
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which has an eastern and western service area. Only Pine Lake Park tested at 0.0. “Others towns in Ocean County were listed. We’re number one,” Glen said. “What is the township doing to try to alleviate chromium from the water?” Yodakis said he was not familiar with the report or why it was prepared. “I can’ comment to the validity of the report. Our numbers in it were correct. As to why we have the highest levels in the county, I quite honestly don’t know that that’s true. Maybe we do,” Yodakis said. “I can tell you that our levels are way under any EPA or DEP requirements. Chromium-6, the maximum level, is 100 parts per billion, which is a very small amount. We are 0.2 parts per billion. …Our water is safe. It’s meets all federal and state standards.” Chromium-6 is classified as an “unregulated contaminant” under the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act, meaning the Act lacks any health-based standards for the contaminants. Other unregulated contaminants being tested for include chlorate, cobalt, strontium and vanadium. According to the eastern service area’s 2015 report, Chromium-6 was found at 0.1 parts per billion, with an acceptable range of no trace to 0.3 parts per billion. The western service area’s 2015 report, as well as the Lacey Road Water System report, does not include any testing information for unregulated contaminants, though that
The Berkeley Times, October 22, 2016, Page 5 area was likely not up for study under EPA guidelines. The reports state that all federal and state drinking water standards were met. Yodakis said the township continues to exam ways to clean contaminants from the water supply, but those options are very costly. “As for right now, the drinking water is safe. It meets all requirements,” he said. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, “Electroplating, leather tanning, and textile industries release relatively large amounts of chromium in surface waters. Leaching from topsoil and rocks is the most important natural source of chromium entry into bodies of water. Solid wastes from chromate-processing facilities, when disposed of improperly in landfills, can be sources of contamination for groundwater, where the chromium residence time might be several years.” Yodakis said Manchester gets water from both deep and shallow wells. The deeper wells come from the Raritan aquafer and the shallow from the Cohansey. The main producing wells are the deep wells. He said there are no traces of Chromium-6 in the Raritan, where the majority of the township’s water comes from. The shallow wells from the Cohansey do have traces, he said. He does not know why one has traces and the other doesn’t. In its independent report released September 21, EWG showed the Chromium-6 levels in water tests, allowing site visitors to search via ZIP Code for their water supply’s levels.
Locally, the averages include: Barnegat Township Water and Sewer, 0.059 ppb; Beachwood, 0.07 ppb; Brick MUA, 0.009ppb; Jackson MUA, 0.042 ppb; Lacey MUA, 0.033 ppb. Manchester Township Water Utility, 0.099 ppb average; Manchester Township Western Service area, 0.071 ppb average. Stafford-Beach Haven West, 0.047 ppb;
Ocean Twp. (Waretown) MUA, 0.083 ppb. Regional water service areas, such as Suez, include: Aqua NJ Eastern, 0.085 ppb; NJ American Water Coastal North, 0.048; United Water (now Suez) Toms River, 0.072 ppb. For more information, visit ewg.org/ research/chromium-six-found-in-us-tapwater.
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Memorabilia from around town hall, such as recycling pamphlets, were added by Mayor Carmen Amato. Even a couple copies of The Berkeley Times made it in. Amato said the time capsule would be in town hall for a bit longer for others to share their items. After that, you’ll have to wait until October 2041 to see what’s in it and if it stood the test of time.
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them in the time capsule. Items included school spirit wear such as t-shirts and drawstring bags, or magnets. Others dropped in school projects, such as the results when the county Board of Elections polling booths came to school, and students voted in the November ballot.
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state roads damaged by Sandy, or for the Department of Environmental Protection or State Police efforts. Christie said that with enough Match Program f unding reser ved for State agency projects, local projects can now join the program and seek reimbursement.
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Ocean County Distributes Recycling Revenue To Towns
OCEAN COUNTY – While some markets are seeing a steady decline in the sale of recyclables, Ocean County continues to make every effort to return a portion of recycling revenues to its participating municipalities. “We are returning almost $100,000 to our municipalities for materials recycled during the first half of 2016,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program. Under the Ocean County Recycling Revenue Sharing Program, municipalities are provided a portion of the recycling revenues based on the amount recycled and the market price of the material. During the first half of 2016, Ocean County collected 37,883 tons of recyclables from its municipalities. The payout for the period was $2.57 per ton.
to return money to our towns.” For instance, tin cans are down $34 per ton to $98 per ton, aluminum has seen a decline of $163 per ton and some plastics have decreased by as much as $140 per ton in comparison to the same period in 2015 when the payout per ton was $6.56. Little said towns can use the money as needed although many invest it back into the recycling program. The largest recycling revenue sharing checks will go to Lakewood, Toms River and Brick townships. “And, while these are the county’s largest municipalities, I applaud all of our towns, even the smallest, for their ongoing recycling efforts,” Little said. The towns and the amounts they are scheduled to receive are: Barnegat Township, $3,330; Barnegat Light, $220; Bay
As a result of these recycling efforts, municipalities collectively saved $2.7 million in the first half of 2016 by not dumping those materials in the landfill where they would have to pay a tipping fee, said the freeholders. Little noted that since Ocean County began the Recycling Revenue Sharing program in 1995, the County has returned more than $15 million to its municipalities. The amount returned to the towns, under the revenue sharing program is based on the amount of recyclables collected and brought to the County and the price per commodity in the current market. “These prices change all the time,” Little said. “And even though we have seen a decline in the average price of many of the commodities we recycle, we are still able
Head, $218; Beach Haven, $667; Beachwood, $1,193; Berkeley Township, $5,387; Brick Township, $12,068; Eagleswood Township, $312; Harvey Cedars, $181; Island Heights, $284; Jackson Township, $6,307; Lacey Township, $4,692; Lakehurst, $318 and Lakewood Township, $18,214. Also, Lavallette, $537; Little Egg Harbor Township, $3,701; Long Beach Township, $1,413; Manchester Township, $3,246; Mantoloking, $74; Ocean Township, $1,033; Ocean Gate, $246; Pine Beach, $295; Plumsted Township, $718; Point Pleasant Beach, $1,143; Point Pleasant Borough, $3,697; Seaside Heights, $652; Seaside Park, $494; Ship Bottom, $485; South Toms River, $395; Stafford Township, $7,331; Surf City, $498; Toms River Township, $17,206; and Tuckerton, $791.
County: Always Best To Be Prepared During Hurricane Season
OCEAN COU NTY – County government departments and agencies are always keeping an eye on the weather and are prepared for whatever Mother Nature may have in store. Hur ricane season concludes at the end of November and in recent weeks, named storms have been developing in the Atlantic and marching up the coast. P re pa r at ion s for se r iou s weat he r events include creating or updating
a disaster supply kit. The kit should include a gallon of drinking water a day for each person and a battery-powered radio, which could become the sole source of information during an emergency. In the event of a hurricane, the National Weather Ser vice can usually provide up to five days of advanced warning, however being prepared could save a life.
Residents should stay alert for and follow all directions that are broadcasted. Many local radio stations provide information on Ocean County. In the event of an evacuation, like that which occurred during both Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, it is recommended that essential items be brought along including prescription drugs and any special dietary foods.
If transportation is a problem, plan with neighbors beforehand to ensure assistance will be available. If needed, evacuation assistance can be obtained f rom t he local mu n icipal of f ice of Emergency Management or the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management. Check out Dr. Izzy’s Sound News on Page 16
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Featured Letter Voting Is Our Responsibility This is not a political challenge or attack, or trying to make a political point or statement! It is a fervent plea to all Americans and it’s spoken from the heart, to the hearts of each American. We, the people, are all very tired of all the political pettiness and annoyances and candidates attacking each other and the opposing party instead of telling us what we so desperately need to hear. How is anyone going to fix what is broken, instead of telling us it is not as broken as we know it is, in our country and all over the world. I think this speaks from and for the soul of America. Hopefully, we all watch the news on TV, read the papers all over the world, or use the Internet. Whatever our tool of information and learning, we all, also, hopefully know the history and backgrounds of all our political candidates, the detailed scandals of the past that cannot be denied, pushed under the rug or lied away with smiles and promises. We all know what we witness almost daily in our country and our world; it is not pretty, matter of fact it is a lot of hatred, violence, prejudice and just downright ugly and not the world we had hoped for our children and their children and the future, or the world most of us have grown up in. This is our collective heart. We wanted, want, and know we can do so much better. Our decision in November is a difficult one but a crucial one. But, we must all be able to look ourselves in the mirror that day and lay our heads on our pillows that night and feel in those hearts that we have made the best, most intelligent, informed decision of our lives. Our futures depend on it. We should all hope and pray that we have each tried our best to be a part of the solution not a part of the ongoing problem. We all need to use our right and privilege wisely, whether it be
to vote for our party’s candidate, the opposing party’s candidate or an independent voice of our own choosing. We must put our trust and faith in the voice we think, no, we feel will be the one who will lead our country to the full potential it was meant to be, to the greatness it should be, to be the beacon to the world as it has always been. Please don’t waste that right and privilege or feel it is a waste of time and not vote at all. That would be the biggest disservice to the country, the world and inevitably to yourself. You cannot put your head in the sand and think that if you don’t vote you can say, “Well, I didn’t vote, so you can’t blame me.” Yes, we can and we will. Be a part of your own history. We need to believe in ourselves again. To teach our children that all life matters and not that no lives matter as some of the world’s enemies believe. We must all work hard to stop the hatred and the violence and the bloodshed we see almost daily in our country and our world, putting fear and doubt in the hearts of us and our children. Not just leave it to our leaders, either. Please cast your ballot. Let your conscience be your guide. Let there be a smile in that mirror on that November day and let your head rest easily on your pillow that night. Please be grateful for that right and privilege and remember those who gave their all to ensure that right and privilege for all of us. It more than a right or a privilege–it is your responsibility. You owe it to those who sacrificed the ultimate to ensure you that privilege and you owe it to your country and yourself to be your own hero. God bless you, God bless us all and God bless and help America and the world and keep her safe, secure and sane. Our country, our world is counting on each and every American to do the right thing. Vote! Judy Bouchér Manchester
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Letters To The Editor Is There Life Before Death? Did you know? There is even a World Day for Farmed Animals. It’s observed fittingly on October 2 (Gandhi’s birthday). It’s intended to memorialize the tens of billions of animals abused and killed for food around the world. My first instinct was to dismiss it. But, I wanted to understand the impact of my diet and my food dollars on others. Recent undercover investigations showed male baby chicks suffocated in plastic garbage bags or ground to death, laying hens crowded into small wire cages, injured pigs killed by slamming their heads against the concrete floor, and cows skinned and dismembered while still conscious. As theologians debate whether there is life after death, I wondered whether these animals have a life before death and why I should subsidize these barbaric practices. I wonder no more, as I have now embraced a plant-based diet - green and yellow veggies, legumes, fruits, nuts, and some grains. Occasionally, I indulge in nutbased cheese or ice cream. Although I was motivated
by compassion for animals, I have since learned that my diet is also great for my health and for the health of our planet. Henry Traconi Toms River
Use Our Freedoms Each Election Day Apart and alone in the lobby of Manchester Town Hall is a ‘Chair of Honor’ flanked by the American and POW flags honoring our service men and women who never returned from the fields of combat. It stands there as a memento to their sacrifice. Every day, visitors to this facility see this empty chair and are reminded of the 91,000 missing service men and women since WWI— all MIA’s. They voted for our freedom to vote with their lives. We, the survivors, should feel compelled to use that freedom every election day by casting our vote. In the voting booth, with just a flick of your finger you have fulfilled an obligation that was given to all of us by their spilt blood. Ballots, not bullets, determine who leads our Country, State, City or Town. Our vote counts as much as the President’s, the multi-billionaires’ or those living in
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homeless shelters. We are all equal in the voting booth. We, the citizens of Manchester, like citizens of towns throughout the entire nation, will this Election Day determine who and how and what direction we will move onto. Think hard and clear as to whom you choose. It is your choice, given to you by the blood of our warriors who were never to return to “Our Land of Liberty.” Your vote is a thank you for their sacrifice. Charles L. Frattini Councilman, Manchester Township
Troglodytic Misogyny Donald Trump unleashes a litany of loutish comments about women and then lightly dismisses them as mere “locker room” banter. When I was a younger man I was active in several sports: football, basketball, and baseball. Consequently I spent a good deal of time in many different locker rooms. I do not recall ever hearing language that even approached Trump’s for sheer crudity and troglodytic misogyny. Real men do not talk that way Michael J Doherty Berkeley
Yet Another Article In yet another article about Mr. Trump’s behavior prior to his becoming a candidate for the presidency, it is nauseating to me; however, no more so than Mrs. Clinton’s husband who was impeached for a particular intern. This intern whom I shall not name was not the only other woman in the former president’s life. According to people in Arkansas, Mr. Clinton while serving in public office there, began his philandering and before the public’s eye, he walked with his wife and daughter out of our White House - I remember that day vividly. So if Mr. Trump is truly
repentant about past dallies, shouldn’t we base our vote on what he can do for the country now. This is not to say I will or will not vote for Mr. Trump but isn’t this episode in his life like calling the kettle black while the pot is just as black. Ah yes, please let us all think about the future and which candidate would recommend a fair Supreme Court justice and more. I look at the choices and for me, it’s not a pretty picture either way but I’m also tired of the Clintons who’ve been in Washington what seems like forever so I believe I’ll go with one of the other non-famous parties. I do think Mr. Trump would put the right people in the right places but I, like many of you, am just sick and tired of this election... time will tell. Bette Kooreman Whiting
What Can 23 Cents Buy? On the state Legislature’s 23-cent gas tax increase along with a host of tax cuts, the increase in the gas tax revenue should enable a number of positive things to happen in New Jersey, but only if state leaders commit to the following: Manage the Transportation Trust Fund Responsibly. Past management practices of the fund have allowed excessive borrowing and borrowing for short-term improvements. This has had the unfortunate result that all of the revenue going into the fund is now being used to pay debt service on projects that have already happened, leaving no funds for future projects. The Legislat u re and executive branch must resist the urge to approve a f lurry of new-capacity projects funded by new debt, and instead ensure that a majority of the new funding go toward a pay-as-you-go system for maintenance and repairs. Increase Fu nding for (Letters - See Page 8)
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Ocean County CASA Upcoming Needs
OCEAN COUNTY – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County needs volunteers for upcoming and ongoing needs. CASA needs volunteers for its upcoming toy drive. Email vicki@casaofoceancounty.org to be a part of this team this holiday season. Business owners, clubs and volunteers are needed to join a working committee to brighten the lives of foster children. CASA is also in need of male volunteers to serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused children. A January training class is scheduled. Download the applications on casaofoceancounty. org and schedule an interview at 732-
797-0590. Since 2006, CASA of Ocean County, an independent nonprofit, has served as a voice in the courtroom for abused and neglected foster children. CASA recruits and trains concerned citizens to serve as a CASA volunteer. By meeting with the child’s family members, doctors, teachers, and foster parents, the CASA volunteer ensures that the judge in the family court system is aware of all the facts to make the best determination for the child’s future. CASA is located at 1108 Hooper Ave., Bldg 1 Suite C in Toms River. For more information, call 732-797-0590 or visit casaofoceancounty.org.
Basic Rights In Special Education
O C E A N COU N T Y – T he O c e a n County Family Support Organization is hosting a workshop, “Basic Rights in Special Education: A n int roduction to the special education process” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on October 24 at Ocean Mental Health, 160 Rt. 9 in Bayville. The workshop will be presented by Nicole Pratt. This presentation provides families w it h a n i nt roduct ion to r ig ht s a nd
responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( I DEA), t he New Jer sey code, a nd Section 504 of the Vocation Rehabilitation Act. To register, visit brocean10242016. eventbrite.com or email lori.scarpino@ oceanfso.org. For more information, contact Pratt at npratt@spannnj.org or 973-642-8100 ext. 197.
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Transit. Transit-oriented development is one of the biggest economic drivers i n t he st ate. Compa n ies across t he cou nt r y are increasingly interested in locating near transit stations and New Jersey is well positioned to take advantage of this trend. In addition, t housa nd s of r iders use NJ Tra nsit every day and demand is increasing, which means less wear and tear on our roads and reduced traffic congestion. The state must increase the capital funding that goes to transit projects, including figuring out how to pay our share of the cross-Hudson rail tunnel. Fund Transit Operations Permanently. The state contributes approximately $300 million per year from the general fund toward NJ Transit operations, since Transportation Trust Fund money cannot be used for this purpose. Given the large tax cuts that are part of the gas tax compromise legislation, it is unclear where the state will make spending cuts to offset the reduced revenue. The state must ensure that NJ Transit operating dollars are preserved in the annual budget and identify a dedicated
funding source for ongoing operations. Target Road Funds for Biggest Benefit. Aside from transit projects, the st ate need s ver y few new- capacit y infrastructure projects. The backlog of maintenance and repair projects should be the state’s singular priority. In order to prioritize these projects further, the state should look at supporting projects that will enjoy the highest per-capita use. The state must re-com mit to a “fix-it-first” approach and incorporate per-capita use when making difficult decisions. Does New Jersey need a gas tax? Yes. Is the current size of the gas tax increase appropriate? It’s a good start. Will this gas tax create a tr uly sustainable Transpor tation Tr ust Fund? We don’t know. We need to know how this money is going to be spent, that the tax cuts won’t have u nintended consequences and that the f inancial structure of the trust fund will be sustainable, so that the state’s residents and businesses aren’t asked for another increase in a few years to pay down the state’s credit-card balance. Peter Kasabach Executive Director New Jersey Future
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WHITING – The American Polish Club of Whiting will host several upcoming trips for the holiday season. The club will visit the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Penn., to see the Tony Orlando Christmas Show on November 30. The cost is $72 per person. The package includes one ticket, $25 slot play, and transportation. The club will go to a Broadway Holiday at Resorts Casino, starring Ron Sharpe and Bar-
bara Russell, on December 4. The cost is $30 per person. The package includes one ticket, $10 slot play, and transportation. The club will see a holiday show at the Tropicana Casino on December 19. The cost is $47 per person, which includes one show ticket, $15 slot play, transportation, and a Carmine’s lunch voucher. For more information, call Ed at 732-3500216.
Pinelands Month
NEW JERSEY – October is Pinelands Month. In 1996, the Pinelands Preservation Alliance asked Governor Christie Todd Whitman to declare the month of October as Pinelands Month. This designation was a call to action to every member of the Pinelands community – residents, business owners, and organizations – to
celebrate this incredible place. October is an especially picturesque time of year – cranberries are being harvested, the leaves are changing, and the air cools down making exploring the Pine Barrens even more enjoyable. For events going on during the month, visit pinelandsalliance.org/exploration/october.
Gift Auction
BAYVILLE – St. Barnabas’ Brennan Hall will host a gift auction at 5 p.m. on November 5 at the hall, Route 9. The cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Guests must be 21 years old or older to attend. Admission includes a door prize ticket and
25 tier one tickets. Refreshments will be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by United Methodist Men and Women of Faith Community UMC. All proceeds will benefit the church. For more information, call 732-534-7528.
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OCEAN GATE: Ocean Gate Borough leaf pick up started October 17. Leaf pick up is also scheduled for November 14 and 28, and December 27. For more information, call 732-269-3166.
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Have you ever noticed dark specks floating across your field of vision? These shadowy dots and strings result when the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye, the vitreous, contracts. As we get older, the semi-solid gel begins to liquefy and tighten. These changes lead to microscopic fibers within the vitreous to clump and cast tiny shadows on your retina, which appear as “floaters.” As the vitreous peels away from the retina, it can also stimulate the retina and cause the perception of flashes. While the occasional floater should not necessarily be of concern, floaters and flashers that suddenly increase in number and/or frequency should prompt an immediate visit to the ophthalmologist. The goal of SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. is to provide you with quality eye care while giving you the personal attention you deserve. As ophthalmologists, we are not merely eye care workers, we are licensed and certified physicians with over a decade of intensive education and rigorous training, making us uniquely qualified to understand the health connections between the eye and the rest of the human body. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment.
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BERKELEY – Municipalities have announced their trick or treating times. South Toms River Borough will be following Toms River’s schedule. Trick or treating will take place on October 30. Beachwood Borough will have trick or treating on October 30. The curfew is 9 p.m. Pine Beach Borough will have trick or treating on October 30. Ocean Gate Borough will have trick or treating
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Nothing’s better than a local favorite! Our Farm Market is open until Oct. 31st! Our Mum Field is Blooming! Come visit our fabulous fall displays, and let us give you some great decorating ideas! MUMS...PUMPKINS...CORNSTALKS... STRAW BALES...& SO MUCH MORE! OPEN Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm • Sun: 9am-5pm –Photo courtesy Central Regional Alumni Association BAYVILLE – The Central Regional Alumni Association would like to thank the JROTC Eagle Battalion for their help in the annual cleanup of the Fallen Hero War Memorial site at Central Regional High School. These dedicated students cleaned the stone memorial, raked leaves removed any dead shrubs from the site. The Eagle Battalion JROTC switched out the flags representing the branches of armed service with new ones. CRAA would like to thank Sam Pepe the grounds crew at Central Regional for all their help mulching the site. The Central Regional Alumni Association would also like to thank the Berkeley Township Public Works for their funding for this Adopt-a-Spot site.
Police Begin Pedestrian Traffic Decoy Initiatives
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – That pedestrian trying to cross the street could be an undercover police officer. Particularly, the area of Route 9 and Frederick Drive and the crosswalk there is the focus of a pedestrian traffic safety initiative paid for in part by a state grant. In a repeat of an enforcement detail last year, Berkeley Township again secured a grant to educate on and enforce pedestrian crosswalk laws, targeting that intersection in particular. In the initiative, a blinking sign was put in place for a while to warn drivers that a crosswalk was nearby and to watch for pedestrians. Then, undercover officers would attempt to cross at the intersection. If a driver did not
yield to the pedestrian, another patrol officer would be put into play to stop the driver and educate them on the law. The next and final stage in this process would be to ticket those who do not yield. The intersection is a problematic one, residents have complained, as it is not at a traffic light and many cars do not stop as people attempt to cross from the bus stop there or the Shop Rite plaza pedestrian traffic, and the spot has seen pedestrian fatalities and critical injuries over the years. Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said the patrols would be in place intermittently for several months to help drivers understand the safety issue driving through the area.
Holiday City South Women’s Club Trip Schedule
BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Women’s Club has upcoming trips scheduled. On November 30, they will be going to Radio City Music Hall to see the Christmas Spectacular Show which features the Rockettes. The price is $115 per person and includes bus trip, show and dinner. On December 31, the club will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Gala. The cost is $50 per person which includes the buffet menu, wine, beer and soda. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. Music will be provided by Pipers Alley.
On March 15, the club will attend Doolan’s St. Patrick’s “Ireland to America.” This will include a complete lunch, a one hour open bar, and a choice of three entrees, dessert, coffee and tea. On May 29 to June 2, the club will be going to Woodloch Pines. The cost is $685 per person. On June 17 to 19, the club will take a tour of Boston Harbor to see the Tall Ships Extravaganza. The cost is $550 for double, $750 for single. For more information, call Alice Patrizio at 732-286-2751
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BERKELEY – Beautification Committee of Holiday City, 1846 Yorktowne Blvd. is sponsoring a pancake breakfast, gift auction and cake sale on November 19
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Mary Felker, 101; Constance Anderson, 102; Mary Sangicomo, 102; and Hilda Brown, 105. The Ocean County Board of Freeholders also acknowledged their milestones with personal certificates.
Halloween Dance At Holiday City At Berkeley BERKELEY – Holiday City at Berkeley Shareowners will hold its Halloween Dance on October 29 at the clubhouse, 2 Port Royal Dr., from 7 to 11 p.m. The cost is $9 per person, and that includes beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea and cake. Guests may also bring their own snacks.
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BAYVILLE – The new Berkeley Farmers Market is held every Tuesday through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Recreation Center, located on Route 9 in Bayville. Local vendors from around the area, including Moore’s Farm Market, sell Jersey Fresh produce, as well as other items of interest. Officials said local
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By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – No doubt, a hot presidential contest that grips headlines has led to increased voter turnout, as seen in the June primaries and in the mail-in ballots so far, officials said. Voter turnout saw a tremendous spike when comparing this presidential primary to the last one, 2012. And a look at absentee/ mail-in voting numbers so far this season show those ballots outpacing previous years, according to the county clerk’s office. Primary Turnout With 47 percent of registered Republicans and 51 percent of registered Democrats voting June 7 in their party’s presidential primaries, the increase is attributable in part to the open election ‑‑ that is, each party having a contested primary without an incumbent, said Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella. However, Colabella said it is the national interest in this year’s election in particular that is helping to drive the county’s numbers, as well as voter turnout state-wide. “There was definitely a huge increase in voter turnout,” said the county clerk of the primary. “That’s compared to 2012, the last presidential primary.” Similar to this year, the presidential candidate for each party was already presumed going in to the primary in 2012. “At that point, both primaries were already pre-ordained,” said Colabella. “In 2012 Mitt Romney had already won enough delegates, as the case this year with Donald trump, while Kasich and Cruz still have their names on the ballot.” In the 2012 presidential primary, 24 percent of registered Republicans voted in the primary, compared to 47 percent this year. On the Democrat side, the 2012 primary turnout was 24 percent, but was 51 percent for this year’s primary. Mail-In Ballots The county clerk’s office is also busy issuing mail-in ballots, also called absentee or vote-by-mail ballots, at a clip outpacing the last presidential race, Colabella said. As of October 4, the county clerk’s office
has issued about 5,000 more mail-in ballots for this year’s General Election than for the 2012 one. As of that date, 19,736 Vote by Mail Ballots were issued by the clerk’s office. Colabella compared that with an early October date for 2012: “In comparison, at approximately the same date in early October 2012, the last Presidential Election year, our office had issued 14,943 Vote by Mail Ballots. As such, we have issued nearly 5,000 more Vote by Mail ballots than four years ago at this time,” he said. As they have in previous years, the November demand for clerk services will lead the Board of Elections to likely hold weekend hours the days before November 8, he said. “In conjunction with the Board of Elections we do plan on offering additional office hours for voters during the week before Election Day on weeknights, and during the day (Saturday/Sunday) on the weekend prior to the election. As soon as we have finalized plans for the additional hours we will notify the media through a release,” he said. Colabella said that in the 2012 election, 38,000 voted by mail. “Some of that was because it was right after Sandy,” said the county clerk, referencing how many residents were displaced because of the storm that year lead to record high mail-in ballots. “That year, Seaside Heights had a low turnout, because lot of residents were displaced, that has changed since things have gotten somewhat better.” However, he said the trend is toward more people voting by mail-in ballot instead of heading to the booth on election day. “More and more people are voting that way,” he said. “It did increase over the four year period.” All vote-by-mail applications sent through the mail must be received by November 1, but a voter can also stop in the clerk’s office in person by 3 p.m. November 7. For more infor mation on vote-bymail, visit the county clerk’s office at oceancountyclerk.com or the Board of Elections at 800-452-5254.
Learn The Truth About Marijuana TOMS R I V ER – Lea r n t he t r ut h about marijuana, attend #Har mless? on November 3 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Room 104, Lecture Hall, Gateway Building, Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Guest speakers include Michael Litterer, Prevention Links; Rory Wells, Assistant Juvenile Prosecutor of Ocean County; Toms River Law Enforcement Officers. These lectures will cover whether marijuana is addictive, the debate between decriminalization versus legalization, and if marijuana is a medicine. In addition, presenters will discuss current issues in states such as Colora-
do and Washington where recreational marijuana use is legal for anyone over the age of 21. Also, learn the stats for driving under the inf luence of marijuana and the role law enforcement plays in Ocean County. Lunch will be provided. Raff les and prizes will be awarded. #Harmless? is sponsored by Ocean County College’s Career and Counseling Services, Institute for Prevention, RWJBarnabas Health, and Dart Prevention Coalition. For more information, contact Career a nd Cou n sel i ng Se r v ices at Ocea n Count y College, 732-255- 0400, ext. 2945, or counselingser vices@ocean. edu.
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Are You Tired Of Hearing? People with perfectly normal hearing are able to hear and understand much of the sound around them automatically. They do not have to get help from lip reading. They do not have to concentrate. They do not have to stop what they are doing. They just hear. Someone with a hearing loss does not have the luxury of automatic hearing. If you have a hearing loss, you have to pay close attention, use lip reading when you can and concentrate. Hearing and understanding do not happen automatically. Hearing takes attention and energy and you just can’t do it 12 or 14 hours a day. Hearing aids allow you to hear better and that is great. But it may be just as important that hearing aids allow you to hear with less effort and energy. They allow you to be more relaxed as you communicate with the people around you. Of course, you cannot listen carefully full-time and there will be times when you do not hear as well as other times. You may not hear as well if you are
tired, under stress or you are thinking about something else. That is why we suggest that anyone speaking to you gets your attention before speaking. On the other hand, if you are ready and if you are paying attention, you can hear better than you really want to. You just can not do it full time. Actually, many people with hearing loss are able to hear and communicate surprisingly well in spite of hearing only 50 or 60 percent of the speech sounds. But, we live in a very demanding hearing world and sometimes anything less than 80 to 90 percent is just not good enough. If someone tells you, “Okay, I will see you on the 15th,” and you hear “Okay, I will see you on the 16th,” it was not enough to hear most of the message. So the next time someone says “you can hear me when you really want to,” you can correct them: “No, you mean I can hear you when I really work at it.” Remember, if have hearing loss, hearing takes attention and energy. You can do it 12 to 14 hours a day.
Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health. His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-818-3610 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com.
Job Fair For Healthcare Workers TOMS RIVER – More than 20 employers will be at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library on October 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are looking for people to fill the following positions: HHAs & CHHAs; CNAs; Companion Care givers/ Caregivers/ Companions; Per Diem; PT &F/t RNs & LPNs including Hospice; Community Support Managers; Direct Care Staff in group home & Daycare; Community Support Managers; Supervisory positions; Social Workers; Occupational Therapists; Activities Assistant; Housekeepers; Marketing Assistant; Clerk; Community Service Aides; Dental Assistants & RDAs; Dentists (General & Specialists); Receptionist; Dietary Staff. Registration is not required to attend the job
fair. Bring multiple copies of your resume, CVs, pens, a smile and be ready to fill out applications. If you need to improve your resume, register to attend the New Career, Exit Here: Resume Reviewing and Interview Coaching workshop that will be held at the branch on October 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. These programs are funded by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Career Connections grant. The Job Fair is sponsored by Friends of the Toms River Branch Library For information or to register, call 732-3496200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Directions to and parking information can be found at tinyurl.com/4to4tf.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Family Support Organization is hosting a workshop, “Basic Rights in Special Education: An introduction to the special education process” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on October 24 at Ocean Mental Health, 160 Rt. 9 in Bayville. The workshop will be presented by Nicole Pratt. This presentation provides families with an
introduction to rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the New Jersey code, and Section 504 of the Vocation Rehabilitation Act. To register, visit brocean10242016.eventbrite. com or email lori.scarpino@oceanfso.org. For more information, contact Pratt at npratt@spannnj.org or 973-642-8100 ext. 197.
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Here’s To Your Health Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Headaches Connected To Low Thyroid
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I like saying ‘I told you so’ because it means you got my help years ahead of everyone else. And in this case, it’s about headaches and migraines, and how this condition is tied to hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone insufficiencies. Because headaches and thyroid disease is not life-threatening, there isn’t a lot of focus or research on it, but either condition can leave you disabled, impair relationships and reduce your ability to work or play with your children. Six years after I first told you this, we have a new and very large study that was printed in the September 2016 issue of a highly respected publication, The Journal of Head and Face Pain. I’ll nutshell it for you here. Researchers followed over 8,000 people for 20 years. They tracked vital statistics such as frequency of headaches and migraines as well as biomarkers of thyroid disease. What they found is exactly what I told you in two of my books, Thyroid Healthy, and also Headache Free…that is people with migraines, clusters and tension headaches almost always have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when your body fails to produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormone, or perhaps it produces it, but your cells can’t take it in and put it to use. Symptoms of low thyroid include anxiety, mood swings, weight gain or inability to lose weight, dry skin, hair loss, poor eyebrow and eyelash growth,
irregular menstrual cycles and the feeling of always being cold. Your hair may be thinner than it used to be, and you’re clean out of energy. Maybe you look pale, sleep fitfully or not at all, or you eat like a bird and still gain weight. If you have these symptoms, you might have low thyroid hormone levels regardless of what your lab tests say. If you take a medication for cholesterol, for example a statin, those drugs may raise your risk for hypothyroidism, so then after a few months of taking a statin your cholesterol numbers look good, but you feel tired, weak, and heavier. I told you about that little problem 7 years ago. Anyway, researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine did a great job monitoring these folks, and what they’ve noticed could help you. People with pre-existing headaches have a 21 percent higher risk of having hypothyroidism, if you have migraines, your risk for thyroid disease is about 41 percent greater than the norm. If you have headaches or migraines, your thyroid levels need to be checked properly. The labs I want you to take and a better set of reference ranges (because the ones on your lab report are old), can be emailed to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com. If you live in chronic pain or despair I really want to assure you that there is help out there, it’s often something simple, and regardless of your headache, there are solutions. Please don’t give up.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2016 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Grunin Center Nominated In Three Categories For NJ Stage Awards TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts has been nominated in three categories for the New Jersey Stage Awards. This is the first year that the Grunin Center has been nominated for these prestigious awards. The Grunin Center has been nominated for: 2016 NJ Stage Award for Music – Best Place to See Emerging Artists (pop/rock/ country) 2016 NJ Stage Award for Music – Best Place to See a National Act (pop/rock/ country) 2016 NJ Stage Award for Best Place to See Live Dance Performances “The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is honored to be nominated for the New Jersey Stage Awards. Our competition includes many other amazing performing arts venues in the state. We hope that our patrons will visit the voting site daily to cast their ballot for us, and to help spread the word about the top-notch
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OCEAN COUNTY – Fall Garden Day on September 30 was an informative success with 100 Ocean County gardeners in attendance at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agricultural Center on Whitesville Road. Many local enthusiastic gardener participants established new information on planting fall vegetables for a cold season harvest, learned about
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TOMS RIVER – The Center for Holocaust, Genocide, & Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will sponsor Two Lectures: Christian Genocide in the Middle East in October and Kristallnacht Remembered in November on OCC’s Main Campus, College Drive. These events are free and open to the public. Christian Genocide in the Middle East lecture will be on October 27 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall, Technology Building. Light refreshments will be served. The presentation will be led by StandWithUs (Philadelphia Branch) Executive Director Joseph Puder and Associate Director Ferne Hassan. In 2016, Christians in the Middle East face the worst persecution and execution in over a thousand years. The mainstream media ignores it. As defined by the Geneva Convention, genocide refers to violent crimes and human rights abuses committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group. In countries including Syria, Iraq, and Libya, ISIS is committing genocide against Christians and other non-Muslim minorities; actions which John Kerry called “shocking human rights abuses.” Rapes, torture, kidnappings, forced marriages, bombings, and the destruction of religious property and monuments are accelerating at an alarming pace. Israel and, for now, Lebanon, are the only countries where human rights are respected and where Christians are free to practice their religion and are safe from persecution. StandWithUs is an international, non-prof-
it Israel education organization, which believes that education is the road to peace. Kristallnacht Remembered lecture will be on November 10 at 12:30 p.m. in the Lecture Hall, Gateway Building. Light refreshments served. The presentation will be by Lawrence Glaser, Executive Director of the NJ Commission on Holocaust Education. Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) is considered by many as the beginning of the Holocaust in Europe. It occurred across Germany and Austria on November 9 and 10, 1938. Ninety-one Jews were killed, many others severely beaten. Thirty-thousand Jewish men were sent to concentration camps though most were released after a few weeks. Two hundred sixty-seven synagogues were desecrated and destroyed, windows of Jewish businesses were smashed, and thousands of Holy Jewish texts were burned. Although fully aware of the Nazi campaign against Jews from newspaper reports, the world exhibited no meaningful concern. It came to stand for the final shattering of Jewish existence in Germany. In the aftermath of Kristallnacht, the regime worked to assure that Jews could no longer survive in their country. The event is sponsored by the Ocean County College Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education; Kean University Holocaust Resource Center; and New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education. For more information, contact Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig, Associate Professor of English & Literature, and Director of the Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education, at 732-255-0400, ext. 2368, or abotein-furrevig@ocean.edu.
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Craft Show At Homestead Run Saturday October 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 100 Fireside Blvd. off Rt.70. 1 mile west of Rt. 9. Vendors wanted. Call Pat 732-703-8278. (44) The Cozy Kitchen Café - At 1839 Hooper Ave in Toms River is celebrating their 10th Anniversary. As a thank you to all our customers we are giving 20 percent off all checks, Monday through Friday, until October 22, 2016. (44) Pinelands Reformed Church Harvest Fair will be held on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 898 Rt. 37W in Toms River. Tools, jewelry, homemade baked goods, crafts, grandma’s attic and more. Lunch and coffee are available. (44)
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Electric Wheelchair - QuanTum 600 blue. Jay fusion wheelchair. Invacare lift. Best offer. 732-269-4763. (44) Guitars For Sale - ‘72 Fender Strut. ‘77 Les Paul custom. ‘82/83 Fender Strat Elite. All mint condition. Dave 732-657-4421. (37)
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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732364-7580. (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) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
Items Wanted Guns Wanted - Old or new pistols, rifles, shotguns, ammunition. Licensed collectors, state legal transfers. Cash paid. Call Jeff. 609-713-0637. (t/n) UsedGunsWanted-Alltypes:collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (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)
Personals Friendship Companion - Healthy Part of Living Decency Prevails. Males 60+. Male/Female oriented. Leave name, phone number, will return call. 732-581-7151. (46)
Help Wanted FREELANCE WRITER - Micromedia Publications is seeking a part time reporter to cover various town meetings and special events. Candidate should have writing/ reporting experience. Candidate must be available to cover evening meetings of the local government, generally one night per week, and may also be asked to attend community events, fundraisers, etc. Conducting phone interviews is understood to be part of the job. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to take photos to accompany features.The position requires providing 3-4 stories per week, with photos, every week, on deadline. This PART-TIME freelance position is an at-home job; stories will be submitted via email.Afull-time position is not currently available. Candidates should send their resume along with 1-3 writing samples or links to your writing. Resumes without writing samples WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Email resumes and writing samples to Catherine newseditor@micromediapubs.com.
CHHA/LPN/RN - To care for disabled elderly woman. Full care. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Private home in Toms River. Email resume to nancys@D2710.com. (44) Painters helper needed - Part time work leading to full time work. Painting, gardening apartments. Call 848-222-4887. (47) CMS Capital Magazine Service We’re hiring customer call centers. Day and evening hours available. Customer friendly. Brick Blvd. office. Hourly salary plus excellent bonus. Morning, afternoon and evening shifts.Very flexible hours (weekends, too). Students/ seniors welcome. Immediate positions available.If you love talking on the phone, you will do great here. Call today 732-637-9982 to make an appointment or fill out an application. (45) Laundromat Attendant - For PT. Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (44) Teacher Assistant Pre-K – PT 3 to 6:30 p.m.. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (44) TeacherAss’t – PT. 7 to 9 am. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (44) 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) Secretary - Seeking responsible individual with good phone skills. Experience a plus. Willing to train. Good work environment 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Overtime and paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 or fax resume to 732-349-6448. (43)
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Teacher Assistant Pre-school – PT, afternoons. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (44) Te a c h e r A s s i s t a n t - I n f a n t s . PT. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-210. (44) Work at home - Part time calling property managers for a marketing company. Computer needed. Call 848-222-4887 for details. (47) 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) Teacher - Toddlers, FT/PT. Brick Child Care Center. Call 732 458-2100. (44)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Single Storm Doors – You supply, I install. $85 and up. 732-580-9120. Lic #13VH08645300. (44)
Caregiver - RN 25 years in Ukraine plus 15 years U.S. eldercare experience. References. Live-in/out, or hourly. LVW (Manchester, NJ) owner resident. Call Lucy 732-657-1409, home. 732-833-3273, cell. (44) Landscape Services - Leaf clean ups, pavers, mulch, stone, and sod installations. Free estimates. Call with needs. 732-678-8681. (t/n) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Bonded and insured. Weekly,bi-weekly, monthly or a one time treat. Let’s get your home ready for the holidays. Please call Donna at 732232-7058 or 732-914-8909. 20 years experience, reliable and professional. References available. (45) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732-703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) House Painting - Interior. Over 30 years in business. Licensed and insured. Lic#13VH06956700. Call Bob 732-929-4399. (42) A&K Pool Service - 732-5575066. Time to schedule your pool closing. Safety covers. Free estimates. akpoolservice.com. (45) 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)
Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (43) All In 1 General Contracting - Carpentry, painting, powerwashing, custom built decks, complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling. All floors installed. Screens, windows, doors, installed. Yard work/ clean ups. No job too big or too small. We do it all. Call Clark $ave 732-850-5060. (41) John’s Ceramic Porcelain Tile - Bathrooms, repairs, remodeled, kitchen floors, kitchen back splash, shower doors. Over 30 years experience. Free estimates. Call 732-925-2999. (44)
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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732899-4470 or 732-814-4851. (44) C&K Window Treatments - Free shop at home. Free installation on most treatments. Up to 30 percent discount on most treatments: blinds, shades, shutters, drapes and much more. Just call or text 732-966-2467. (44) Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (48) Polish and English speaking - A Plus Home Care LLC licensed & bonded. Affordable rates. Experience with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinsons & Stroke. 1-800-601-0401. (47)
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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. (42)
We make house calls - cleaning ovens, ceiling fans, refrigerators. All appliances inside, outside under and over. New appliances available. 732-330-8893. (48)
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. (45) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
Mature Polish Lady - will do housecleaing, has many years of experience and is very trustworthy. Will clean your home the right way. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (51) We do it nice because we do it twice - Interior, exterior painting. Call John 732-330-8893. (48)
Caregiver - A very caring caregiver with 14 years experience. References. Looking for job live-in, out or hour-
ly. Call Eliso 732-300-7505.
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“Extras Cleaning Service” - Discount, reliable, polite, extra - effort. SPECIAL $20 for referrals! Natural products option. Senior discount. Call Jo 732-678-3433. (48)
For Rent Forked River- 2 Bedroom 1 bath house. New carpet, newer appliances. Nice yard. Private parking. $1150 a month plus utilities. Laundry hookup . Available immediatly. Call 215-499-5935. (46)
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OCVTS Opportunities For Middle School Students
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is holding admission information sessions for the 2017-18 school year for the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) and the Performing Arts Academy (PAA). MATES and PAA are four-year public high schools administered by the OCVTS district. Each academy is designed to provide a college preparatory academic curriculum with a focus on a specific career area. MATES is a specialized high school designed to give students a rigorous academic curriculum with concentration in the areas of science, math, and technology. Additional focus is provided in marine and environmental science. The school offers a challenging, hands-on learning experience for college-bound and career-oriented students interested in pursuing math or science-related career fields. Students have unique opportunities to participate in fieldwork, independent research, and internships throughout Ocean County. MATES was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012. The Performing Arts Academy is designed to provide a rigorous college preparatory academic program integrated with performing arts curriculum focused in dance, vocal music, or acting as well as a new fourth discipline focused on audio recording and technical theater. The school exists to provide a unique, nurturing, and challenging learning environment for students living in Ocean County who are gifted in the performing arts. The teaching philosophy
strives to incorporate the arts into all educational areas by integrating curriculum and by interaction with professionals from the arts industry. PAA was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. Students are selected to both academies from applications through a competitive process and enter at the 9th grade level. Applicants must reside in Ocean County to be eligible for admission. Application deadline is December 10. Middle school students who are planning a future in math/science related fields or the performing arts, and their parents, are encouraged to attend an admissions information session. The sessions outline the admission process, as well as provide insight into the career-themed based learning environments. Admission paperwork will be distributed at the information session. MATES will hold admission information sessions: October 22 at 10 a.m.; October 27 at 6:30 p.m.; and November 19 at 10 a.m. The sessions will be held at OCVTS MATES, 195 Cedar Bridge Rd., Manahawkin. PAA will hold admission information sessions on: November 2 at 6:30 p.m.; November 17 at 6:30 p.m.; and November 19 at 9 a.m. The sessions will be held at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on the Ocean County College Campus, Toms River. For more information about the OCVTS high school academies or the admission information sessions, visit ocvts.org or call OCVTS Academy Admissions at 732-4733100, ext. 3065.
Golden Eagles Raffle
BERKELEY – Berkeley Junior Golden Eagles is holding an organizational raffle, sponsored by the Pinewald Pioneer Fire Company. Tickets are $10 each. Only 300 will be sold. The first prize winner will receive two tickets and a parking pass to the Philadelphia Eagles v. New York Giants at 1 p.m. game on November 6. The second prize winner will receive a $250 Modells gift card.
The third prize winner will receive a $125 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift card. The fourth prize winner will receive a $100 Modells gift card. The drawings will take place on October 31 at 4 p.m. at the Berkeley Recreation Center. The winners need not be present to win. All proceeds go to the Pinewald Fire Company for dispersal. For more information, call 732-244-3213.
Holiday City At Berkeley Presents ‘At The Hop’ BERKELEY – Holiday City at Berkeley’s Variety & Drama Club will present its production of “At The Hop,” a show that will transport viewers back in time to the 1950s. The show will be on November 5 at 7 p.m.
and November 6 at 2 p.m. at the clubhouse, 2 Port Royal Dr. The show is directed by Terry Ristaino. For more information, call Marty at 732608-0812 or Lucille at 609-412-3828.
Paint Party Fundraiser
BEACHWOOD – Ocean County College Softball is hosting a paint party fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on October 24 at Stone Fire Grille, 226 Atlantic City Blvd., Beachwood. Tickets are $40 per person. Painters will receive step by step direction
and will leave with a beautiful piece of art they have created. The funds raised will go toward the spring training trip. Space is limited. For reservations, contact the OCC Athletic office at 732-255-0345.
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Hospitality For Homeless In Ocean County
By Lois Rogers TOMS RIVER – The 11 congregations from around coastal and central Ocean County had come to seek continued heavenly support for the Interfaith Hospitality Network of Ocean County as it formally dedicated its new “home.” For nearly 20 years, the non-profit network, fueled by volunteers, has been reaching out to the county’s homeless families, offering temporary shelter, meals and assistance and helping as they seek permanent solutions by way of employment and affordable housing. Along the way, they work to increase community awareness and advocate responsible solutions to homelessness. On October 1, volunteers, clergy and some of those they had helped, celebrated this new achievement – a house those being sheltered nightly by churches and synagogues can use as a day time base while they work to resolve their employment and housing difficulties. There, gathering from around the area, the guests will have space to focus, polish job skills, gain insight about the housing market and, yes, shower and do the laundry, said Rita Kearney, one of IHNOC’s nine trustees. From the outside, the new “home” is a rather modest looking house on a plot of land belonging to nearby St. Joseph Parish. It formerly served as a residence for clergy. The parish, which has an active group of volunteers in IHNOC, offered it as a headquarters when it became clear the organization, to quote Kearney, a member of the parish, was “bursting at the seams” in its prior location at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River which needed more space for its own outreach programs. From the looks of things at the dedication, presided over by Rev. Scott Shaffer, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, and the open house
that followed, 407 Lexington is likely to be a heavenly solution. During the brief service IHNOC volunteers and clergy from many of the host congregations from Toms River, Lakewood, Brick, Point Pleasant, Bayville and Beachwood, came to join in prayers of blessing and dedication in a brief. United, on dedication day, they prayed for blessings on the Interfaith staff – Patty Cash, IHNOC director for 19 years and her associate, Kerry Jackson. The volunteer hours that went into creating a warm and welcoming environment may never be calculated, said Cash and Kearney, but their efforts, much appreciated, included physically re-locating the contents of the office, painting, patching and sanding the house which needed mainly “cosmetic fixes.” Floors were refinished downstairs and carpeting for the stairs and second floor was installed by an anonymous donor. In the new home, the first floor will serve will serve as a day center and base of operations with offices, living room, dining room, kitchen, sun room and laundry as well as an outside deck. The second floor has four bedrooms where families can store their belongings and spend overnights during St. Joseph’s host weeks. Dale Chant, a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River, has been participating in the effort since “the beginning,” along with her husband, Tom, who was to be honored at the dedication ceremony for his work as a trustee. She sees IHNOC as a way faith communities can “follow the call to serve.” The congregations, she said, host sometimes between two and four families at a time three or four times a year. The families stay at quarters provided by the houses of worship for a week at a time before moving on to the next church.
–Photo by Lois Rogers Volunteers gather at the dedication of a building at St. Joseph’s Parish to be used by the Interfaith Hospitality Network to support the homeless. Chant said “you never know what the makeup of the families will be from day to day. There is no way to know in advance. When we recently hosted a pregnant woman and she had her baby,” while the family was sheltered by Christ Episcopal. Evelyn Wahl of Christ United Methodist, Lakewood, and Rosa Estromza, the coordinator there, shared that the congregation maintains has a house on nearby Lapsley Lane for use by the families. Like the new headquarters in St. Joseph Parish, it was once a clergy residence. Estromza said the congregation usually welcomes four families every three months. “They come on Sunday and stay through Saturday dinner. We have four bedrooms, one for each family. Our volunteers cook the food, help them locate
housing, entertain the children with games and arts and crafts.” “We see it as a mission, assisting them, helping them keep faith, even though they are homeless.” Host congregations are: Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River; Christ United Methodist Church, Lakewood; Congregation B’nai Israel, Toms River; Epiphany Roman Catholic Church, Brick; Point Pleasant Presbyterian, Point Pleasant; St. Andrew United Methodist, Toms River; St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, Bayville; St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Toms River; St. Mary of the Lake Roman Catholic Church, Lakewood; St. Mary’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Point Pleasant Beach; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood.
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Professional Profile Juvenate Medical Wellness & Rejuvenation
“Sunita Mann, MD Treats the Patient First... Not the Disease”
Sunita Mann, MD - Functional Medicine Specialist Functional Medicine is a fundamentally new way of thinking about health and disease and puts the power of being healthy back in the patient’s hands, in a partnership with their doctor. Dr. Sunita Mann has a favorite quote that embodies her philosophy of medicine: As Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” As a doctor that practices a relatively new field of medicine known as Functional Medicine, Dr. Mann places a heavy emphasis on eating healthy foods. This brand of medicine seeks to reveal the root cause of chronic health issues by looking at the patient’s entire body and their environment. “The key to this approach is to look beyond a group of symptoms and instead, treat the underlying cause of the condition. Many chronic diseases like Diabetes, Neurological disorders, Menopause and other hormonal imbalances cause significant problems for people and prevents them from living a healthy life. It can also result in a dependence on prescription drugs,” she says. However, there is much more
to healing than drugs. Functional Medicine is a fundamentally new way of thinking about health and disease. Conventional Medicine (which is what she was taught in Medical School) treats the signs and symptoms of disease, often individually. She adds, “We were taught to look at the body as systems rather than the whole being, in which so many health issues are interconnected.” How did you become involved in this area of medicine? Dr. Mann: I’ve found that many functional medicine doctors become involved in the field through their own health journey. The same is true for me. My Conventional Medicine training was in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology which gave me a great background in diagnosing medical problems. I practiced Radiology for 13 years until 2013 when I developed a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction to the contrast dye I routinely
used in my radiology procedures. As a result of the reaction, I was unable to walk more than 50 feet without feeling shortness of breath, had difficulty climbing steps, and was not able to drive. After many months of recovery, during which I realized I could not continue to practice in my chosen field of medicine, I knew it was time to take care of my health. That journey led me to uncover a whole new world of medicine, which combines the medical principles that are thousands of years old with the cutting edge technology of modern laboratory diagnosis. Because of my background, I needed to see the evidence of what was going on in my own body and from there, discover that health is a continuum: from optimal health, through problems such as weight gain, to high cholesterol, to high blood pressure and high blood sugar, to fatigue, all the way to disease. As I began a journey towards wellness, I realized that my newfound knowledge could help others dealing with illness. I then began my formal certification in Functional Medicine so I could offer these techniques to my patients. What is the main difference between Conventional medical care and Functional medicine? Dr. Mann: Conventional medicine is great at treating acute problems, such as pneumonia, heart attack, infections, and trauma. In fact, without this type of medicine I would not be alive today. After such a severe anaphylactic reaction, the only reason I am here is because of the amazing medical personnel who reacted so quickly to save my life. However, once a person is out of immediate health danger, conventional doctors are not trained to keep people in optimal health. A conventional doctor may counsel patients on eating a healthy diet and getting exercise but they lack the time and tools to help the patient with their specific health concerns. Functional medicine is Personalized Medicine and allows the doctor and patient to work together to look at the specific genetics, environment, laboratory findings and risk factors to formulate a specific plan to achieve the goal of optimal health. What are the benefits of this type of medicine? Dr. Mann: Personalized Functional Medicine treats the whole person rather than parts of the person. By looking at a combination of genetic predispositions, family history, and lifestyle factors (such as nutritional status, exercise, and stress levels) we use targeted
diagnostic tests to see what is going on inside the body. I can then provide an individualized plan to get a patient to optimal health. The goal is to locate and reverse physiological imbalances that may have been present for years before a person manifests disease, and in someone who already has a disease, to use those same tools to reverse the process. What is the most rewarding part about your profession? Dr. Mann:I love to help people who have been to many different conventional doctors looking for help, often bewildered by how they got to this point and then finally come to the realization that they can achieve optimal health. What is the most challenging? Dr. Mann: The field requires a real commitment from the patient to become my partner in getting healthy. There are those who hope for a “magic pill” to solve their chronic health problems and the simple truth is, there is no such thing. Like anything worth having
status, and the health of the gut. All of these factors can be tested for and if a person is found to have problems in any of these areas, they can be treated with a highly personalized plan to reverse these changes. Do you treat a lot of women with hormonal issues? Dr. Mann: Yes I see many patients with hormonal concerns who are afraid to take hormones because they’ve heard that it can increase the risk of cancers and other problems. I like to educate my patients about Bio-identical Hormones, which are very different from the commonly prescribed hormones, derived from horse urine that many women have used in the past. Bio identical hormones are a natural replacement for the hormones we all lose as we age and in fact, are crucial for good health. You could say that Dr. Mann practices what she preaches. After a long day at the office she draws on the relaxation techniques she
in life, optimal health takes commitment and true desire to change the habits that lead the patient down the path to illness. Another challenge is the cost of some of the testing. Unfortunately, many of the tests that assist in functional medicine diagnosis are not covered by insurance. The patient and I have to make a decision about which testing is the most critical to start with. I try to work within their cost constraints but as I explain to patients who have already seen so many other doctors, sometimes paying for the testing themselves makes all the difference in getting healthy. What are the most common issues you see in your profession? Dr. Mann: What I treat mirrors the common health concerns present in America today. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer – these are the main drivers of the common killers. Conventional medicine waits until the onset of these conditions to start treatment. Functional medicine uses testing to find the earliest signs that a patient is at risk for a specific disease. I look at the body’s response to certain foods or the presence of food sensitivities, level of inflammation in the body, the hormone
has learned over her years of being in the field. She adds, “One of the most powerful tools available to all of us is the practice of breathing techniques to actually change our physiology.” She uses yoga-breathing exercises in the morning to get ready for the day and ends her day with meditation to help her unwind. By practicing these techniques regularly she is able to reduce stress and directly reduce inflammation in her body, which she believes is the main cause of chronic disease. Dr. Mann grew up in Edison and after obtaining her undergraduate degree in Biology at Rutgers University; she went on to Medical School at UMDNJ-Rutgers. After an internship in Internal Medicine, she obtained a degree in Radiology from UMDNJ- University Hospital and then received advanced fellowship training in Neuroradiology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She and her husband, who is also a physician have three children and reside in Marlboro. Her office is located at 100 State Route 36, Suite 2G, West Long Branch. For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please call 732-202-3000 or visit juvenatemedical.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week ofOctober 22-October 28 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can be a night owl or an early bird but you can’t be both. In the week ahead you may be a busy beaver and tempted to work so hard that you exhaust your inner resources. Be sure to plan ahead to get adequate rest. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Social events and business meetings might become indistinguishable from one another in the week ahead. Your instincts are on target for love and money, but it might not help you buy items that require taste and discrimination. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Back pedal when you arrive at a crossroads. Delay signing agreements until all the facts are in and be sure to get all promises in writing in the week to come. It isn’t honorable to take an unfair advantage even if you can. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can be shrewd in business as this week unfolds. Rub your pennies together until they squeak. Although you can charm others with your brilliant oratory it might be difficult to make a romantic proposal. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep an ear to the ground. You could end up spinning your wheels if you try to initiate something important at work unless you listen carefully to someone’s advice. Find lasting pleasure from a job well done this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make long term security a priority. In the week ahead your instincts about financial matters are better than usual. You can make your workplace or office more comfortable and eco-friendly, as well as more productive.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your generous gestures and tolerant attitude might put you in the leadership seat on the job. As this week unfolds you may find a solution for a health problem through a diet change or develop a sense of contentment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead you might find that friendliness is next to godliness. Add a teaspoon of sympathy to a cup of knowledge and mix generously with common sense to solve a problem. You may receive helpful advice. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Slow down when you encounter the speed bumps of life. In the week ahead you may be fast and furious when money making is the subject. At the same time unexpected bills and expenses can slow you down. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Where there is smoke there is fire. You may get a whiff of an opportunity or ideas that lead to forming successful concepts. Make presentations and showcase your ideas in the best possible light in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Avoid reacting emotionally to matters that require a cool head and logic. Use someone as a go-between for crucial negotiations. Sound advice from a professional or a friend can improve financial conditions this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Attend to matters that need inspiration or a creative touch as this week unfolds. This may be a good week to launch a new health regimen or begin a diet. With very little effort you can mend some very essential fences.
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Game Day Grub, Revamped By Wolfgang Puck Of course, chips and dips are a must when you’re watching weekend football on TV. A pot of homemade chili makes a great addition to the party. So do bratwursts or other favorite sausages. The list goes on and on of foods that are fun to eat while your eyes are on the action. But nothing compares to chicken wings, which simply offer the perfect combination of tender meat, crispy skin and finger-licking sauce. Each wing is just a bite or two, so there always seems to be room for just one more. America’s craze for chicken wings was already going strong when I first moved here back in 1973. It all started in 1964 with Buffalo wings, a specialty of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y., where the specialty of the house was tossed in a spicy-hot sauce and served w it h a cool, blue - cheese d ressi ng and celery sticks. While that version remai ns a classic, g radually chefs everywhere began adding their own personal spins, from wings bathed in barbecue sauce down South to those tossed with teriyaki sauce and pineapple in Hawaii. One of the most delicious versions I’ve ever tasted, though, is served at The Source, my restaurant next to the Newseum, just down the street from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Under Chef Scott Drewno, we’ve gained a reput ation for in novative Asian food firmly rooted in tradition but with exciting modern twists. That description certainly sums up what Drewno calls General Tso’s chicken wings, taking its name from a chicken dish popular in Chinese restaurants across the United States and loosely inspired by Hunanese cooking. The recipe begins by prepping the wings in a way you won’t normally find them back in upstate New York. It calls only for what some markets call the “drumette,” the largest bone of the wing, trimmed of both the smaller bone and the wing tip. (You can find markets that sell them this way; or do it yourself, saving the trimmings for your stockpot.) To make the wings even more appealing to eat, the skin and meat are loosened from the narrower end and pushed down to the opposite end, forming a plump lollipop shape with a handle. Marinated with garlic, ginger and scallions, the wings are then dipped in a cornstarch-and-water slurry before being deep-f r ied. The f inal touch: Tossing them with a delicious, sticky sauce made from sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, soy, chilies and sesame oil. Prepared in this way, chicken wings come out tangy, spicy, sweet and succulent. Be sure to serve them with lots of napkins, so you don’t get sauce on the remote. And have plenty of beer or another favorite beverage ready to refresh your palate before the next one!
GENERAL TSO’S CHICKEN WINGS Serves 4 to 8 For the chicken wings: 24 chicken wing drumettes 1 bunch scallions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced, dark green parts reserved 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional Kosher salt For the spicy-sweet chili-garlic sauce: 1/4 cup (60 mL) peanut oil 2 or 3 Thai-style dried chili pods, broken into pieces 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sugar 2 cups (500 mL) unseasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60 mL) sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste) 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil For frying and serving: Peanut oil, for deep frying 1/2 cup (125 mL) cornstarch, plus extra as needed 1/2 cup (125 mL) cold water, plus extra as needed Cilantro leaves, for garnish Scallions cut on a bias, for garnish Starting at the narrower end of each drumette, carefully cut through the skin and meat all the way around to the bone. With your fingers, push the skin and meat down to the opposite end to form a plump lollipop shape. Put the prepped wings in a mixing bowl. Add the white and some of the green parts of the green onions, along with the garlic, ginger, peanut oil, pepper flakes (if you like) and salt. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or up to overnight. For the sauce, heat a wok or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the peanut oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chiles and cook until they darken, about 1 minute. Stir in the sugar, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, sambal and ginger. Boil until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil. Set aside 1 cup (250 mL), refrigerating the rest for another use. Too cook the wings in an automatic deep-fryer, heat several inches of peanut oil to 350 F (175 C); or heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375 F (190 C) on a deep-frying thermometer. Meanwhile, stir together the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Lightly dredge the wings in the slurry, then carefully place in the oil, taking care not to overcrowd. Cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes; then drain on paper towels. In a wok or saute pan, bring the 1 cup (250 mL) of sauce to a boil and turn off the heat. Toss or turn the wings in the sauce. Using tongs, arrange the chicken wings on a platter. Spoon the sauce left in the pan over them. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and sliced scallion greens. Serve immediately.
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