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New Athletic Director Shows Deep Brick Roots By Chris Christopher BRICK – Pete Panuska graced the track and the field as a Green Dragon in the 1980s. A hall of famer for the school district, he was known then as Pete the Jet, the Golden Flash and the Golden Bullet. Now he’s the Brick Township High School athletics director. Panuska started work February. He replaces former Brick athlete Rick Handchen, who retired to move to North Carolina where he coaches boys golf at the Covenant Day School. “There are a lot of things I have to learn,” Panuska said. “It’s a process. My administrative office (Panuska was previously a Brick assistant principal) was next to Rick’s. He mentored me a little bit and that was a good thing. I was an administrator for 10 years (Panuska was also a Brick Memorial assistant principal). I have always said how much I have enjoyed working with the kids. My passion has always been sports. “I know I will have to put in a lot more hours, but this is where we stand and I am excited. I will –Photo by Kim Haug do my best. I am sure I will make New Brick Township High School athletic director mistakes as I go along, but as long Pete Panuska stands besides a trophy case showing as I don’t make the same mistakes his time as a Green Dragon. (Director - See Page 4)
–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Residents again packed the zoning board for a meeting on a Wawa for Route 70 and Duquesne. The hearing continues March 8. By Judy Smestad-Nunn use planners, traffic BRICK - For the third exper ts, developers time, Lake Riviera res- and others for a proidents filled the meet- p o s e d c o m m e r c i a l ing room where the development on the Board of Adjustment cor ner of Duquesne held a special meeting Blvd. and Route 70 that to hear more testimony would include a Wawa (Wawa - See Page 5) from attorneys, land
Brick Voters Approve Fire Budgets, Re-Elect Incumbents
By Chris Lundy BR IC K – Vot e r s approved the budgets in all three fire districts and re-elected i ncu mbe nt s a s f i re com missioners in the election that took place February 18. In District 1, two
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people ran for t wo, three-year terms as fire commissioners. Ronald M. Gaskill, Sr. won 199 votes and Steven P. Gerling won 177 votes. Voters approved the budget 154 votes to 72. The budget will be $2,446,200, of which
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$2,320, 000 will be raised by taxes. In District 2, two people ran for t wo, three-year terms as fire commissioners. Stephen W. Earl, Jr. won 154 votes and Joseph
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J. Pawlowicz, Jr. won 173 votes. Voters approved the budget 150 votes to 44. The budget will be $1,920,564, of which $1,750,000 would be
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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – The local tax rate would decrease for the first time in 30 years, said the mayor. The Brick 2017 tax bill would be reduced by 0.5 cents, and the proposed $100.3 million budget is $4.4 million less than last year’s budget, said Mayor John G. Ducey. The cut translates to a decrease of about $15 on the average home assessed at $294,100. The municipal tax rate would be 68.5 cents per $100 of assessed value under the proposed reduction. Ducey proposed the spending plan and projected revenue plan at the February 21 (Tax - See Page 22)
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Continued From Page 1 twice I think I will be OK.” Panuska, 53, will also supervise Brick’s physical education department and all of its after school activities. “It’s new and I like adventure,” he said. “There are so many secondary things to learn. I have a basic knowledge of all of the sports, but I also have to learn the cutoff dates for the Ocean County, Shore Conference and state tournaments, how to keep track of the referees and do the scheduling. I have to learn the names of the people who assign the referees to work the games and their e-mail addresses.” Panuska said he has also received help from Brick Memorial athletics director Ed Sarluca and other athletics administrators. “Ed has been reaching out to me,” Panuska said. “I went to the Shore Conference and Ocean County athletics directors meetings with Rick and the administrators said, ‘We will help you as best as we can. We were once in your shoes.’ “ Panuska referred to now working with 35 to 40 coaches, including volunteers, in the program, with facilities are limited in terms of space. “We have a small backyard,” Panuska said. “We use the Brick Recreation Department’s fields for practices and games for boys and girls lacrosse. There is minimal space for track and field. Our
lacrosse teams will probably play twilight games. We also use the fields at the Drum Point School Sports Complex. The former University of Tennessee football player said winning is important at the high school level. “When I was in high school,” the 1982 Brick graduate said, “it was very important for us to win. The goal in all sports is to hopefully win the championship. At the recreation level, you learn the sport. I may be asked, ‘How come my kid is not playing?’ Some kids may have the opportunity to play sports in college. The coaches realize they are here to coach and win. They are told to do their best to get their athletes into college when that time comes.” Panuska did plenty of winning as a Green Dragon. He starred at running back and defensive back and handled the kickoff, punting, extra points and field goal duties in 1981 when Brick won the Shore Conference Class A South and NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV titles at 11-0. The Green Dragons were ranked the top team in the state from start to finish by The Star-Ledger. His 4.45 speed in the 40-yard dash earned him the nicknames Pete the Jet, the Golden Flash and the Golden Bullet. As a junior, Panuska blazed to Shore Conference championships in the 100 and 200-meter dashes during the spring track and field season. There also was a second-place finish in the long jump during the spring of his junior year. Panuska’s No. 21 football jersey was
retired as he was an all-state all-groups selection by The Star-Ledger. “It’s nice,” said Panuska, also a member of the Jersey Shore Sports Hall of Fame. “My jersey and 10 to 12 other retired jerseys are part of a big football display in front of the main office. I see a lot of our kids looking at it. I want them to know that with hard work and God’s gift of speed it is there for them to take. I would not be where I am if it was not for the rest of our team--the offense line and the quarterback that we had. “I had speed. I don’t know where it came from. Perhaps it was God’s gift. Perhaps it was hereditary. I came in with a cycle of kids who worked hard and were athletic. We respected everyone and did well in school. We all valued Brick Township High School in every which way. We all looked out for one another. I count my blessings that I had friends like that. I still call them friends - good friends.” In his college career, the Volunteers won the Sugar Bowl during Panuska’s junior season and were ranked fourth in the nation by the Associated Press. He competed in five bowl games and was red shirted during his freshman season. Also a member of the Brick High School Wall of Fame, Panuska returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a loss to Maryland in the Sun Bowl in 1984. It stands as a Sun Bowl record. “It was a deep kick in the middle of the field and my teammates set up a nice wall,” he said. “It was a return left and I was not touched until the very end of
the run when someone kicked my feet. A Mack truck could have run through that lane. I took advantage of my speed. It was a straight out 100-yard run with a little turn. Everyone held their block. “My claim to fame is that the record can be tied, but not be broken. It is something that is going to stay down there so that is a good thing.” Panuska wound up with a degree in hotel and restaurant management. After working at a Hyatt Regency in Tennessee, Panuska became an assistant coach under then-Brick mentor Warren Wolf, who coached the speedster as a Green Dragon. Panuska received a special education teacher certification from Georgian Court College and a masters degree in administration and supervision from New Jersey City University. Panuska, who also taught at the Veterans Memorial Middle School in Brick, also coached the Green Dragons in cross country and track and field. “I am following in the steps of Harold Handchen (Rick’s late father), Jim Rochford and others,” Panuska said. “I will do my best. My thanks go to (Brick Township School District interim superintendent of chools) Tom Gialanella, who was defensive backs coach at Brick, for giving me this opportunity. I also want to thank the board of education and the central administration for giving me this opportunity. “I want to be in this position for a good 10 years or so. I hope to make a difference one way or the other, but it is going to take time.”
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Continued From Page 1 convenience store and gas station, and a drive-through restaurant. It was also the third time the Lake Riviera residents were not able to voice their concerns since the meeting ended before public comment was held. “They don’t want to hear what we have to say,” exclaimed one of the residents to a crowd in the hallway after the February 22 meeting. That’s not true, said Board of Adjustment Chair Harvey Langer. Public comment is always held after the professionals have completed their testimony and their application has been presented in full. The residents could add their input before public comment by hiring an attorney, he added. “I apologize it’s taking this long. It’s a big application and these applications can take a long time,” Langer said before adjourning the meeting. Attorney John Jackson represented the developer Paramount Realty Services, and he questioned professional land use planner Christine Cofone, traffic consultant John H. Rea and others who were hired by Paramount to testify on their behalf. Cofone analyzed the site and explained that nine variances were needed “which is the reason we’re here,” she said. The 4.967 acre site is in a split zone. Most of the parcel is in a business zone. One section on the corner of Duquesne and Route 70 is in an office professional zone. A single lot on the eastern section fronting North Lake Shore Drive is in a residential zone. The residential lot would be used for an entryway into the complex, which is not a permitted use for the land, Cafone explained. Paramount is also seeking variances for setbacks, parking and signage. “It’s a unique piece of property, which is why it’s appropriate for this use,” she said. “It’s a major signalized intersection on a major intersection that is a thoroughfare for
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1,500 cars an hour at peak time.” She called the property “the last piece of the puzzle along Route 70, There is nothing left in this corridor to develop, which lends the site being particularly suitable.” Brick’s Master Plan characterizes the area surrounding the nearby Brick Plaza the most intensely developed area in town, and the Wawa complex would be “exactly the type of development Brick envisions in its Master Plan,” Cofone said. An 80-foot long, eight-foot-high sound wall, and eight-foot-tall evergreens would separate the commercial complex from homes that abut the rear of the complex, she said. “That would mitigate any negatives on setbacks,” Cofone said. “I see no substantial detriment to the public.” Langer proposed that the two-way entrance to the complex on North Lake Shore Drive be a one-way, entrance-only to alleviate traffic that could potentially exit into local Lake Riviera streets. Some audience members clapped at this suggestion. Langer admonished the crowd a number of times not to shout, clap or call out during the proceedings. Board member Louis Sorrentino, who used to live in Lake Riviera, said he didn’t like the suggested change to the entryway because Lake Riviera residents would have to exit onto Route 70 and make a right turn at the lighted intersection in order to get home. “People were concerned that drivers would make a right turn and drive right through their neighborhood,” Langer said. “Last week it was a big concern.” Jackson said that residents had expressed worries that the parking spaces in the complex would be used by nearby businesses. He said that parking would only be allowed there for people who are using the businesses onsite, and a two-hour parking limit would likely be imposed. The application would continue at another special meeting to be held on March 8 at 7 p.m.
sioners. Robert J. Salmon won 84 votes and Donald Wilkinson won 82 votes. Voters approved the budget 74 votes to 34. The budget will be $1,257,095, of which $1,234,955 will be raised with taxes.
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EDITORIAL Urgent Time For More Planning And Action Our area is experiencing another population boom. But unlike the development of decades past, which spread across the area to create the suburbs, senior communities and tourist enclaves now aging in Ocean County, the most recent boom is taking place in and around Lakewood. The 2010 Census put the population of Lakewood at 92,843. The 2000 Census for Lakewood was 60,352, and in 1990, 45,048. To put it mildly, it has been hard for Ocean County and Howell to keep up with that growth. The roads are traffic-jammed, the infrastructure is burdened. New residents and visitors are sharing roads that were built for neighborhoods decades ago. New traffic lights, repaved roads and other fixes don’t seem to address the quick pace needed to deal with this population boom. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, t h e wheels of bureaucracy can’t seem to keep up. Despite decades of local advocacy calling for the dualization of Route 9 through Ocean County, the most recent study and plans for the road do not recommend such action. Another project is coming to put a southbound exit 83 from the Garden State Parkway onto Route 571, less than a mile south of its intersection with Route 9. Whether
this will help motorists get around or simply create a higher traffic load in that intersection, that is an answer traffic experts and engineers need to look at more finely, before the first spades break ground. Ocean County recently approved drawing up the plans for this exit, for $1 million, and approved another traffic study focusing on the corridors of North Dover, Lakewood and Jackson. Towns develop and update their master plans, showing where each road – whether actual or a paper street – sits. Roads that once seemed like quiet neighborhood thoroughfares are now bursting with faster moving vehicles trying to avoid the traffic-jammed main roads. These master plans may be updated regularly, with new ordinances and revisions before town government to help match the existing and proposed development plans. Then, our local governments wade through funding requests or act to approve capital projects to improve the roads to handle their new capacity. While such action does take time, it needs to be put higher on the priority list. Area traffic, vehicle and pedestrian safety and even simple road maintenance are all factors needing constant addressing, and will only become more important as the population boom continues.
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Get Fire District Facts Straight In a letter to the editor in your February 11 paper by Chris Crowley entitled “Vote Against Fire District Budget,” Mr. Crowley paints a very distorted picture of the Fire Department Budget Process in Toms River Township. The letter contains many inaccuracies and its tone smacks of partisan politics. It picks out snippets from the fire districts’ budget and holds them up for scrutiny by comparing them to other towns the size of “District 1,” which is not even the whole Township of Toms River. He fails to mention that the “Total Paid Positions” he speaks of also include the Fire and EMS dispatchers, the people who answer your call on the phone 24/7 to help you when you need it. He fails to mention that these “Total Paid Positions” also include the staff of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. These professionals insure that the houses you live in and the businesses you shop in and the schools your children attend are safe and all up to the proper fire codes. They also have a school education program that reaches out to the elementary school
Letters The Editor children and shows To them they know already because were the eventual benefachow to be fire smart in their homes. They also have a senior education program to help our elderly population. Their due diligence has been responsible for keeping the fire fatality rate so low in our town. He fails to mention that the “Non-Bondable Assets” are for replacing fire apparatus that are approaching their life expectancy. It is not a “petty cash” account for “anything the district wants to spend it on.” He fails to mention that the District has to pay the water company a rental fee of approximately $500 per hydrant in our town, whether they are being used or not. Take a drive around your own neighborhood and count them the next time you are out, it adds up really quickly. He then concludes that the District “draws up their own budget, schedule their own elections in mid-winter.” He fails to mention that the district’s budget is submitted to and scrutinized by the NJ Division of Community Affairs to ensure that they are in compliance with all budget caps and regulations, the very same agency that Mr. Crowley later urges the voter to write to ask “where the money goes.” Believe me,
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they review every budget. The reason that elections are held in February is because they are supposed to be “non-partisan” elections. That way, hopefully, the best person is elected for the position, regardless of their political affiliation, and not some political hack voted for by some lemming that just go into the voting machine and click everyone on Row A or everyone on Row B because of their party affiliation. Finally, the mayor does not have the power to “end the districts” and “bring them under municipal control” as Mr. Crowley suggests. There are specific processes in the Municipal Codes of NJ which must be followed to create or disband districts. This was done to ensure that there could be no retribution or retaliation against a district if different political parties were in power. All the Districts meetings are open to the public. They are twice a month and the locations are always published. If you have questions I would urge you to attend one and have your questions answered. You will see there are no dark, smoke-filled back rooms where dirty deals are being done. Every meeting also has a segment where there is participation by the public. Your chance to be heard or to have your concerns addressed. The truth is out there, unfortunately it was not in Mr. Crowley’s letter to the editor, it can be found by you attending one of the Fire Commissioners Meetings. Andy Goresh Toms River
Allaire Seeks Volunteers Welcome 2017, the 60th year of Allaire Village, Incorporated. Since 1957 our non-profit organization has endeavored to recreate 19th century history of the life and times of James P. Allaire, together with a touch of early 20th century history of journalist Arthur Brisbane. Mr. Brisbane and his estate
tors of the lands of what is now ‘The Historic Village at Allaire’ situate within Allaire State Park and Mr. Brisbane’s descendant family members still ardently support our Village. Every year we look to everyone to share in our efforts to keep the Village alive, whether by attendance at our flea markets, craft shows, Chapel concerts, events, festivals or demonstrations; support of fundraisers like the Raffle Quilt or the annual Stocking Stuffer. We offer a host of opportunities to the community. Would you like to join as a member of the Auxiliary and help at numerous events? Does your student need community service as a schooling requirement? Do you have an interest in history and enjoy dressing the part of someone in the 1830s? You could learn the history of the Village to guide tours of our historic buildings. Our various Guilds need volunteers to help tend the gardens; or perhaps your interests lie in music, old time baseball, or hearth cooking. We have many places in the Village to speak to your creative side. If time does not allow you to be on site you may still be part of the family of Allaire Village through a Membership. Yearly Memberships are a major source of funding that allows the Village to run properly and help to finance our activities such as needed coal for the blacksmith, materials for the tinsmith & carpenter, as well as a host of other operating expenses. There are various levels of Membership that will fit anyone’s budget and offer you wonderful opportunities and lifelong memories. Please call the staff office at 732-919-3500 to inquire and learn about the benefits of membership and volunteering. Linda Cafone President of Allaire Village Auxiliary (Letters - See Page 25)
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Plans Advance To Study Traffic In Northern Ocean County
Freeholder Forum by Freeholder John P. Kelly OCEA N COU N T Y – With the completion of the Route 9 corridor study and an increase in population growth, Ocean County is undertaking a study to review potential county road network improvements in the northern area of the County. “We have had some initial meetings with representatives from Lakewood and Jackson townships,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “Today we are ready to bring on a consultant to perform the study that will
provide us with both short term and long term recommendations.” The recommendations will be used to upgrade Ocean County’s countywide transportation model which was last updated in 2013. “This is an important tool to help us with future planning when it comes to the county road network,” said Kelly, who is also liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department. After reviewing several proposals, Ocean County is expected to choose Stantec Consulting Services with
offices in Wall Township to oversee the study. “Picking a consultant is key to getting this work under way,” Kelly said. The st udy will focus on the traffic network in the northern area of the County. “It’s been determined that an update to the transportation model for the northern municipalities is warranted to reflect new growth patterns,” Kelly said. “This update will be used by the County to update our long term capital improvement program.” In addition to reviewing all traffic county data currently available from the County, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority and the state Department of Transportation, the consultant also will look at socioeconomic data, zoning information,
planned developments, approved developments, and certificates of occupancy. “This will be a comprehensive study that addresses growth in the northern section of the County and how it impacts the county road network,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “We need to make certain we do whatever we can to provide the best road network possible for motorists and pedestrians.” A timeline for the study is expected to be established during the county’s first meeting with the consultant. However, the consultant is expected to begin traffic counts by April. “Once all this is completed we will have a comprehensive look of not just current conditions but current and future growth patterns,”
Kelly said. “This will allow us to determine our best course of future action.” The consultant will develop forecasts for years 2025 and 2040 based on the traffic counts, the Route 9 corridor study and the updated data collected. “The study will result in a comprehensive report including a list of action items outlining transportation hot spots,” Kelly said. “The list will be divided into short-term and long-term transportation improvements that will improve the operation of Ocean County’s transportation network within the project townships.” Kelly noted that while the study is going on the County will continue to implement improvements in the county’s road network. “This study will help in long range planning,” Kel-
MacArthur Meets With Local Democrats From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur NEW JERSEY – Congressman Tom MacArthur explained an exchange that
recently happened after he left his office. He said he was grateful for the chance
to interact with local Democrats: “Last night, as I was leaving my office at the Gibson House in Marlton, I saw a sign near the door – ‘Evesham Democrats 7 - 8:30 Downstairs.’ I had just finished up a productive meeting with Action Together Burlington County - an organization
that was respectfully protesting at my office just last week - and I wondered if the Evesham Democrats would mind if I stopped-by. So, I walked in. Yes, a Republican Congressman d ropping in to a meeting of local Democrats to talk with them about some ver y serious concerns they had. We didn’t
yell or point fingers. We talked honestly and respectfully. We certainly disagreed in some areas, but we did it respectfully. I genuinely cherish moments like these and I’m certain our country would be t he bet ter for it, if members of both parties - Republicans and Democrats alike - would com-
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ly said. “In the meantime, the County continues to do infrastructure projects that improve our roads.” For example, Kelly noted that the County recently went out to bid for two new traffic signals in Lakewood. The new signals will be constructed at two intersections that currently do not have traffic signals. The intersections are at New Hampshire Avenue and America Avenue and Cedar Bridge Avenue and Avenue of the States. Besides providing for vehicular coordination at these intersections, the intersections will also have full pedestrian accommodations. Construction on the new signals is expected to take place this summer. “The new signals will help improve traffic f low and safety,” Kelly said.
mit ourselves to working together to make America t he best it ca n be. Neither party has a lock on good ideas and all should have their imprint on where we go as a nation. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to represent Burlington and Ocean Counties in the United States House of Representatives.”
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Toddler Dials 911 To Save Her Mother’s Life
BRICK –A three-year-old 9-1-1 caller touched hearts in the Monmouth County Sherriff ’s Office and Brick Township Police Department when she dialed the county’s 9-1-1 Communications Center to say “my mommy is sick.” 9-1-1 operator Richard Incremona, who has worked in Monmouth County’s Communications Division for four and a half years, took the call in early February. After he realized a toddler was on the other end, Incremona changed tactics by speaking to the three-year-old in a way she could un-
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derstand. He assured her he was going to send friends to help and continued to ask questions to determine the condition of her mother. The information was immediately dispatched to Brick Township 9-1-1 Operator Kimberly Greenspan, and help was on the way. Members from both law enforcement agencies came together to meet the threeyear-old give praise for her for her great efforts. Thanks to the little girl’s knowledge of how to dial 9-1-1 and the quick thinking of the 9-1-1 operator, all is well.
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BRICK – The Friends of the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library is having a spring bus trip on May 17 to visit the Snug Harbor Botanical Garden and the National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island. Attendees will explore the Snug Harbor Botanical Garden, which includes a number of gardens from specific time periods and places like the Chinese Scholar ’s Garden and the Tuscan Garden. Lunch will be served at a restaurant near the waterfront, followed by a visit to the National Lighthouse Museum. Located on the grounds of the former U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot on the North Shore, it was established to collect, preserve and interpret historical lighthouse objects throughout the United States. The cost of this adult trip is $88, which includes entrance fees, lunch, driver gratuity and transportation. The bus will depart from the parking lot at the Laurel Square shopping center, located at 1930 Route 88. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. departure. The bus will return to the parking lot by 6 p.m. Register for the trip by mailing or deliv-
ering a check to Vicky Aufiero, 15 Barker Street, Brick, NJ 08724 by May 3. Checks should be made payable to “Friends of the Brick Library.” Contact Vicky at 732-713-6084 for any questions.
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GCU Offers Social Work Degree With Cumberland County College
LAKEWOOD – Affordability and accessibility are critically important to today’s college students, and schools like Georgian Court University and Cumberland County College are committed to providing more pathways to a degree, including helping them earn a Bachelor of Social Work, GCU President Joseph R. Marbach, Ph.D., said. His comments came as he joined Yves Salomon-Fernandez, Ph.D., president of Cumberland County College, to launch a new dual admissions partnership. “This approach encapsulates our approach to working with community colleges,” said Marbach. “Part of our shared mission includes serving students and providing access to higher education. Last fall, more than 50 percent of our newest students transferred from other colleges. “We make accessibility one of our key priorities, and I’m pleased that we are able to extend that commitment to our neighbors in Cumberland County,” said Marbach. There was standing room only as Salomon-Fernandez and Marbach signed new University Center Partnership and Dual Admissions agreements on February 15 at Cumberland County College’s Shirlee and Bernard Brown University Center. Under the dual admissions agreement, Georgian Court University will admit Cumberland County College graduates who have an Associate in Social Services degree to the Fall 2017 Bachelor of Social Work program with junior status. This agreement enhances exceptional in-demand employment opportunities for
Cumberland and GCU graduates in their own county. “We are pleased to partner with Georgian Court University on the Bachelor of Social Work degree completion,” said Salomon-Fernandez. “This is a tremendous opportunity for students and professionals to obtain a GCU degree without ever leaving Cumberland County. It provides the excellence in undergraduate programs that Georgian Court University is known for with the convenience of staying local.” “Over the past year, Georgian Court University has seen a significant increase in new students through university partnerships, and we are pleased to collaborate with CCC to have a location in southern New Jersey,” said GCU Dean of Admissions Justin G. Roy. “This is a good example of two institutions of higher education coming together to increase the success of our students.” Full-time students will take rigorous classes ranging from Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare to Human Behavior and Social Environment that will prepare them to go out into the field. Cumberland County College graduates and other community members who are prepared to enter Georgian Court University’s Bachelor of Social Work program should submit their applications (fee waived) to Georgian Court University and indicate the Cumberland County College campus. For complete program details, contact the GCU Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at 732-987-2770 or gps@georgian.edu.
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BRICK – Brick Township Historical Society past president and lifetime member Kenneth G. Steider presented the Raymond A. Mount Award to Marcel Solarz on February 16. Also in attendance was William P. Hoey, superintendent, and Stephen S. Scaturro, vice president, of the Ocean County Vocational School System. Solarz is a graduate of Brick Memorial High School and an evening school student in the advanced auto mechanics division of the vocational school.
The presentation took place at the Ocean County Vocational School Board of Education office in Toms River. The Raymond A. Mount Award is sponsored by the Brick Township Historical Society in memory of Raymond A. Mount, a lifelong Brick resident, and a benefactor of the Brick Township Historical Society. For more information on the Brick Township Historical Society, see its page on Facebook or access bricktwphistoricalsociety.com, or call 732-785-2500.
Brick Republican Club Endorses Kim Guadagno For Governor
BRICK – The Brick Township Republican Club unanimously endorsed Kim Guadagno for governor because she will set the right priorities in Trenton and make New Jersey better by lowering taxes. “The Brick Republican Club is one of the strongest local GOP organizations in the state, and we are proud to endorse Kim Guadagno for governor,” said Brick Republican President John Catalano. “Kim has been to Brick countless times to support our candidates over the years, and we know she will provide the leadership we need so the Republican Party can win at all levels based on sound principles of lower taxes and smaller, smarter
government.” “Our campaign for a better New Jersey relies on the strong support of grassroots Republicans and the success of local Republican organizations like in Brick,” said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. “I am honored to have the support of the Brick Republican Club as our campaign for a better New Jersey builds momentum across the state every day.” The endorsement of Guadagno came as she addressed the Brick Republican Club’s monthly meeting about her plans to create a better NJ by lowering property taxes, cutting waste and improving the quality of life for everyday, working New Jerseyans.
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Hockey Game Raises $21K For Injured Police Officer
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organizers.” Camden County Police suggested the event, as Hansen once worked with that department before coming to Toms River. Organizers from the Toms River Police, its PBA, and Winding River helped plan the event, which packed the municipal ice rink. The event drew supporters from Toms River, where Hansen served and Brick, where he lives, but also from far and wide. “There were officers there from all over, Seaside Heights, Manchester, Atlantic City, all over,” said Councilman Jeffrey Carr. The next fundraiser for Team Hansen is in cooperation with TD Bank. TD Bank, at seven area branches, will be accepting donations to assist Hansen. Desiree Martins, the manager of the Point Pleasant branch, said the donation event, part of TD Bank’s “Bring Change” program, will run from February 27 through March 3. Participating branches include: In Toms River, 1101 Hooper Ave., 849 Fischer Blvd., 2338 Lakewood Road, and 10 Mule Road. Also: 4000 Route 37 East in Seaside Heights, 2292 Hooper Ave. in Brick and 3301 Bridge Ave. in Point Pleasant. For more information on that fundraiser, visit tdbringchange.com/state/new-jersey/5814.
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–Photo courtesy Lakewood Fire District Fire fighters were given training on how to better respond to any incidents involving solar panels. LAKEWOOD – With support from the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Lakewood Fire District and Chief of Department Mike D’Elia, Second Assistant Fire Chief Steve Mulholland arranged for a presentation on Solar Panel Awareness which was held on the evening of February 15. Trinity Solar Representatives Bill Condit and Kevin Kura delivered a wealth of knowledge to 37 members of the Lakewood Fire Department who were in attendance. With the growing popularity of solar panel installations, this training enabled firefighters to gain a better understanding as to how these
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For gifts for your loved one, I know most of us ladies want some chocolate. I love chocolate myself, the darker the better. You don’t need me to tell you about the health benefits of dark chocolate, there are probably 100 posts about it being uploaded as I write this. So this year, I am thinking outside the Moonstruck box! Let’s consider another traditional standby, flowers. Not just any flowers, flowers with medicinal power. You see, many of these beautiful and sweet-smelling plants are also powerful healers that deserve a place on your natural medicine cabinet. You can put together a healing ‘bouquet’ of remedies made out of flowers. It’s creative and sure to win a special space in your Valentine’s heart, especially if he or she is into health and wellness. Here are some ideas to build your bouquet: Chamomile. This is a sweet little white flower with a big yellow center that, when dried and steeped as tea, is also a widely-hailed sedative. Add a box of chamomile tea, to help you and your Valentine unwind and fall asleep together. Echinacea. This popular garden plant is hardy and has great antiviral properties. It is known to help you reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of colds and flu. A 2015 study by researchers in the Czech Republic found that a hot drink made of Echinacea extracts was as effective as Tamiflu at reducing flu symptoms, with
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Trip To Yogi Berra & Paterson Museums
BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor a trip to visit two museums April 29. The bus will leave KMart in Brick at 8:45 a.m., returning at 5:45 p.m. The first stop will be the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center in Upper Montclair. Learn about one of the most beloved sports figures of all time, as
well as the most quoted American. From growing up in the Great Depression to his service during WWII to his legendary career as a catcher for the Yankees from the late 1940s to the early 60s, Yogi Berra’s values and character made him a great American success story. After a stop for lunch at the Six Brothers Diner on Rt. 46, the next museum
will be the Paterson Museum which preserves and displays the industrial history of Paterson. It is in the Old Great Falls Historic District. Notable exhibits include the Fenian Ram, a submarine desig ned by Joh n Philip Holland, a large collection of early Colt firearms, Native American artifacts, gem stones, old locomotives, equipment from the
silk weaving industry and the façade of a playhouse built by Lou Costello for his children. The cost is $49 for society members and $54 for nonmembers. This includes transportation, admission to both museums for guided tours and gratuity for the bus driver. Lunch is “on your own.” For a reservation, call 732-458-7507.
The Laurelton Art Society Hosts Gregitis And Riccio
BRICK – The Laurelton Art Society will hold its next meeting March 10 at Brick Township High School, East Cafeteria, on 346 Chambers Bridge Road at 7 p.m. Due to inclement weather in February Kathy Gregitis, a certified Zentangle teacher, has been rescheduled to demonstrate this new art form. She compares this form of art to a Japanese Tea ceremony in that it allows the artist to relax and increases creativity. Admission is free and forms will be available to those who wish to join. Yearly dues are $25. On March 11, they are presenting an oil painting workshop with Lou Riccio. Riccio studied at the Newark School of Art, is an award winning signature member of the Noyes Museum, and instructs at OCC. The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the east cafeteria. The cost is $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. For more information and to reserve a space, call Joanne at 732-477-1805.
Marching Dragons Flea Market
BRICK – The Brick Township High School Marching Dragon Caravan TownWide Flea Market will take place on April 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 346 Chambers Bridge Road. The cost is $10 a space, $12 on the day of the show. Food trucks cost $200. Vendors are welcome. To reserve a spot, call Kerry Phillips at 732-477-6615.
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council meeting. His budget has totaled a 1.9 percent increase over his four years as mayor, despite an increase in municipal spending, he said. By comparison, he said that from 1990 until 2013 the average four year spending growth was 21.8 percent. “When I was elected, I pledged to right the ship and restore fiscal responsibility and strength to Brick Township,” he said. “I implemented a 100-day plan in order to help accomplish those goals - a playbook which would have the hopeful result of stabilizing taxes.” Ducey said that despite a tax cut, Brick has the most police officers in its history; has improved the Department of Public Works; has brought an entire inspection department in-house; has paved some $10 million worth of roads; has redone three parks, and more.
“Please remember that this is for the portion of your tax bill that the council and I have control over,” Ducey said. “Not included are the school board, the count y, the librar y and the f ire district.” Recovery from Superstorm Sandy is still impacting the township budget, he said. The spending plan includes $1,484,000 in special emergency principal payoff for Sandy which equates to 1.44 cents on the tax rate. This would be the township’s f inal payment for this cost. Although the township’s ratables base increased by $18.66 million this year, it is still down $341.7 million due to the storm. T h e i nt r o d u c e d b u d ge t i n clu d e s $13,493,521 in debt service payments. W hen Ducey took off ice in 2014, the township debt was $168 million. He said as part of his 100-day plan he wanted to reduce the net debt by $6
million, but because of the administration’s debt reduction plan, that number has been reduced by $18,293,000. The tow nship debt is now $151,310,134, he said. T he bu d get ut i l i z e s $10,928 ,024 f rom su r plus, leavi ng a bala nce of $10,955,587, which represents 10.92 p e rce nt of t he budget , t he h ig he st amount since 1994, Ducey said. “T he su r plus is essent ially t he township’s savings account. Having a healthy sur plus available is a sign of fiscal responsibility and strength,” Ducey said. “There were several years whe r e t he t ow n sh ip h a d le s s t h a n $100,000 remaining in surplus, which put us in a ver y precarious position financially speaking.” As a result of the debt reduction and high sur plus, the township has been upgraded from an AA- to an AA rating from Standard and Poor’s, which is used to inform investors about the
township’s creditworthiness, and can result in lower borrowing costs for the township, Ducey said. Over the next several council meetings, various depar tment heads will pre se nt t hei r det aile d budget s. O n March 7, the Police Department and the Administration are scheduled to present their budgets. On March 21, the land use depar t ment will make a presentation. On April 11, the Department of Public Works will make a presentation. On April 25, it will be the Recreation Department’s turn. The Brick Township Board of Education would be presenting their budget du r ing a special budget hear ing on April 27 at the schools. The formal municipal budget introduction will be at the March 21 Brick council meeting, to be held at 7 p.m. in Town Hall. The next council meeting will be on March 7 at 7 p.m.
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State Asks To Divert Bayfront Seaside Heights Parcel
By Catherine Galioto SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The state Department of Transportation would like to use a 0.206-acre parcel along the Seaside Heights bayfront that runs along Route 35, where a pump station sits just north of the pier and park there. Seaside Heights will host a scoping hearing, where the public can comment
on this request. The hearing is from 4 to 7 p.m. March 9 in 1 Municipal Plaza council meeting room. The parcel, which is Block 1.02 Lot 1, houses a pump station, which is north of the bayfront park and dock that abuts Route 35 southbound. The land is owned by Seaside Heights. The hearing was announced earlier this
month, but those seeking to comment can attend the meeting or also hand in comments to the Seaside Heights Borough Administrator before the deadline, March 23. The state DOT contacted the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, proposing to divert 0.206 acre of bayfront “in connection with NJDOT’s Route 35 Reconstruction in response
to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy,” according to the public notice. Officials at the DOT said the Route 35 reconstruction is already compete through this area. Copies of any comments submitted on this request should also be sent to NJDEP, Green Acres Program, Bureau of Legal Services and Stewardship, Mail Code 501-01, 501 East State St., P.O. Box 420, Trenton, NJ 08625-0420. Public comment on this diversion request will be accepted during the scoping hearing or until March 23. If 1 Municipal Plaza is closed due to inclement weather, the meeting will be held on March 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the same location. If the meeting is held on March 23, the public comment period will be extended to April 6.
World Rocks Against Dementia – Asbury Park
BRICK – World Rocks Against Dementia – Asbury Park is taking place on March 19 at The Saint, 601 Main St. in Asbury Park. This event is part of a worldwide initiative being held in at least 20 countries and dozens of cities all over the US. Local musicians are donating their talents using the Power of Music to raise awareness and raise funds for local dementia support organizations. All-day live music by local artists include: Dave Vargo, Lakehouse Music Academy student artists, Not-On-Call, Neil Mastrobuono, Ernest, Pamela Flores & Roshane. Inspired by the mission of the Alive Inside Foundation, The Asbury Park event is one among many set for the weekend of March 18/19 from all over the US and on three continents all over the world. The goal of the World Rocks Against Dementia Event, is to create awareness of the global impact as well as support organizations that provide services and build hope for families dealing with the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Proceeds from the day’s event will go to benefit the work of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, a local nonprofit organization based in Toms River and Howell to support and expand its Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program. Fo r m o r e i n fo r m a t io n , go t o caregivervolunteers.org. The Asbury Park event is being sponsored by Marquis Health Services, owner of rehabilitation and healthcare services with 16 locations in the northeast, including Coral Harbor in Neptune and Willow Springs in Brick.
Tips For Brick Police
BRICK – The Brick Township Police Department encourages the public to provide tips that will help law enforcement authorities do their job. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Tips can be called in at 732-920-6258 or sent online at brickpd.com/tip-line/.
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Driving A Stake Through Anti-Abortion Bills How often do alleged conservatives, who trumpet small government and noninvolvement in one’s personal affairs, continue to maintain that anti-abortion legislation “saves lives”? Really? How about the women, desperate to end an unwanted pregnancy for whatever reasons and control their own personal reproductive lives, who will resort to any means wind up in hospitals with severe complications? Why is it always men legislating what women do with their bodies? What would they do with women whose pregnancies result from rape? incest? failure of contraceptives? serious medical issues that could cost women their lives? Services, including abortion and contraceptive counseling, are provided at low or minimal cost to those who need them the most. They get additional health care, cancer screening services, mammograms and more. All of that is what is being defunded. Rep. Smith, quoted in the article, is a wellknown abortion opponent, and the Marist poll cited is from a Catholic organization. The nonpartisan Guttmacher Institute has consistently found overwhelming support for keeping abortion “safe, legal and rare.” Providing contraceptive knowledge is the single best guarantee that there will be fewer abortions. Yet that is also what is being defunded. The same drive to repeal the Affordable Care Act will also adversely affect women’s health as pre-existing conditions (pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases) will no longer be covered. Where is the same passion for increasing access to health care for all women? For a drive to increase adoptions and quality foster care for born children? One would hope that by now 238 Rep-
resentatives would have learned that their actions have serious and sad consequences for women. Susan Addelston Jackson
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Get Over It
Dear Joel, I have been married to a wonderful man for nearly 13 years. We are both in our mid 30s. Our beautiful children are now 12, 9 and 4. I will say that in these times I would consider us to be a healthy family. Here is my problem. My husband enjoys doing feminine things as hobbies. He likes to do needlepoint, knit and takes over the kitchen with cooking and baking. It is very embarrassing when he starts to speak to friends or in social circles about his hobbies. The children too are embarrassed when friends come over and see his odd behavior. I don’t know how to tell him to stop. Answer: Clearly, this isn’t the first time I have heard similar stories. I have always wondered why when walking into a bakery, the baker is almost always a male. Although there are seamstresses, most tailors are men
as well. Why is it that when men have these occupations it seems perfectly fine, but always odd at home? There are no rules saying that a man can’t cook, bake or sew at home. I would count my blessings in this case. You say that you have a wonderful husband and three beautiful kids. Additionally, you can actually help the situation by taking up the same hobbies as his. I promise you it will make a good marriage even better. As long as he isn’t leaving all the cleaning to you, leave well enough alone Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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FanFest ‘17
LAKEWOOD – Opening Day at FirstEnergy Park may not be until April 13, but the BlueClaws get things going in March at FanFest on March 18. Kick off the BlueClaws season in style at FanFest, the first day single-game tickets go on sale to the general public. FanFest runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes free fun for the whole family. Because of the event’s proximity to St. Patrick’s Day, there will be an Irish-themed feel to the day, with food, drink, music, and additional fun. As always, FanFest marks the first day that single-game tickets go on sale to the general public. Once again, tickets will be just $10 for adults and $7 for juniors/seniors, $3 savings off the single-game ticket price.
In addition, post-FanFest single-game ticket sales will not begin until March 27, meaning FanFest is the first and best chance to individually lock-up the best seats to the best games. “FanFest is one of our favorite days on the calendar,” said BlueClaws General Manager Chris Tafrow. “We get to really open the ballpark to our fans for the first time and it’s another sign that Opening Day is just around the corner!” Opening Day, presented by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, is April 13 at 6:35 p.m. Opening Weekend also includes a Fireworks Friday game on April 14, and a split double-header (separate admission) on April 15 with nine-inning games at 1:05 and 7:05 p.m.
Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game
BRICK – The Brick Township PBA will hold its 27th annual Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. The basketball game will feature members of the Brick Township Police Department playing against the Brick Township Green Dragons Football team. The game will raise funds for a local family facing financial hardship due a their child’s serious illness. This year, the proceeds will benefit Piper
Coqueran’s family. Piper was diagnosed with Lymphoblastic Leukemia shortly before her fifth birthday last May. The game will be held at the Brick Township High School East Gym. Tickets are $3 per adult and $2 per student. Donations can be sent to PBA Local 230, P.O. Box 1067, Brick, NJ 08723. For more information, call officers John Turrin or Robert Scelfo at 732-262-1100 or Detective Greg Mullarkey at 732-262-1122.
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BRICK – The Brick Garden Club is offering two scholarships for graduating high school seniors of Brick Memorial High School and Brick Township High
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of MArch 4 - march 10
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When someone tries to rattle your cage you may be tempted to rattle back. You’ll get the most satisfaction from visiting new places and meeting people in the upcoming week, but may be reckless about risks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Direct your energy. An organized plan of action can lead to accomplishment in the week ahead. You may be wiser than usual when dealing with financial matters and more skillful in complicated negotiations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The best things in life always take time. Tame your impatience in the week to come. The object of your affection can serve as a calming influence. An informal chat with a colleague could dissolve misunderstandings. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Two’s company, three’s a crowd. It may be difficult to spend quality time alone with someone you love in the week ahead because there are too many others begging for attention. Remain devoted to a relationship. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do your own thing. Your friendly outgoing manner could attract new people and friends. You might be able to slip out from behind the bars that block your freedom and act independently in the week to come. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s time to clear the air. There is a tendency to appear too serious when playfulness is in order and vice versa. Someone who seems to want sympathy might not appreciate your helpfulness in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be surrounded by energetic go-getters. You can feed off their positive energy without engaging in unnecessary risks. Don’t expect too much, too soon, from a potential romantic hookup this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take your time. Avoid becoming involved in trivialities and keep focused on your most important goals in the week ahead. You may incur unnecessary expenses in the upcoming week that you regret later. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A spoonful of sugar can be addictive. Be sweet and charming to please a special someone or use your people skills to smooth out a business transaction. You may receive public notice in the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Avoid sending mixed signals. In group settings you may overreach the limits of your authority and may end up as the odd man out in the week ahead. Mind your own business, not other people’s business. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Concentrate on building a solid framework for a lasting relationship in the week ahead. No matter what your objective or whether you are a workaholic or a homebody, two heads will be better than one. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a New Moon in your sign today. This may offer a subtle change of direction as the week unfolds. Your social skills are in tiptop condition so you’ll have no trouble developing new contacts and connections.
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Chips and dips are a favorite treat for any occasion. But most people put no more effort into them than a quick trip to the convenience store, followed by opening a bag and removing the lid from a jar. So, why should you go to the trouble of making them yourself? First of all, it isn’t that much trouble. If you own an inexpensive electric countertop deep fryer, or just a heavy pot and a clip-on deep-frying thermometer to help you regulate the temperature, you have all the specialized equipment you need. (Although, a mandoline, a very reasonably priced manually operated slicing tool or a food processor will make it easier to slice the potatoes easily and uniformly for even cooking.) But the main reason to do it yourself is the result you get. The beautiful chips have incomparable golden crispness and deep potato flavor; and the dip tastes rich, creamy and tangy like nothing that comes from a jar. Please give the recipe a try for any special occasion. HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS WITH WARM BLUE CHEESE DIP Serves 4 to 6 WARM BLUE CHEESE DIP: 2 1/4 cups (610 mL) whole milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne pepper, optional 8 ounces (250 g) organic blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Maytag blue, crumbled POTATO CHIPS: 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) baking (Idaho) potatoes, peeled Peanut oil, for deep frying Kosher salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for garnish First, make the warm blue cheese dip: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk almost to a boil over medium heat. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Stirring with a wire whisk, gradually sprinkle in the flour, whisking until smooth. Cook, while whisking steadily, for 5 minutes, until the mixture forms a thick but still pale paste, a roux. To prepare a bechamel sauce, while whisking the roux continuously, slow pour in 2 cups of the hot milk. Raise the heat slightly and, still stirring, bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer. Season with salt and pepper - and, if desired, a hint of cayenne. Cook, stirring frequently, until creamy, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the potatoes: Using a mandoline resting securely over a bowl of cold water, cut the potatoes into wafer-thin slices no more than 1/16-inch thick; or use the thin slicing disc on your food processor, or very carefully slice the potatoes with a sharp knife, putting the slices in the water. Let the potatoes to soak for a few minutes. While the potatoes soak, fill an electric deep fryer or a large, heavy pot with at least 4 inches (10 cm) of the oil. Heat the oil to 360 F (180 C) on the deep-fryer’s thermostat or on a deep-frying thermometer. While the oil heats, drain the sliced potatoes in a colander. Using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, pat the slices until all of them are completely dry on both sides. When the oil is hot, cook the potatoes in batches to avoid overcrowding separating the slices with your fingers as you add them potatoes carefully to the oil - until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. With the deep-fryer basket or a long-handled skimmer, transfer the potato chips to paper towels to drain. Immediately season with salt. Whisk the remaining hot milk into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Add 6 ounces (185 g) of the cheese, stirring until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary. Arrange the chips in shallow bowls. Drizzle some of the sauce over them, transferring the remainder to a separate bowl or sauceboat to serve separately for dipping. Garnish the chips with the remaining crumbled cheese and the chives. Serve immediately.
(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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