2017-06-17 - The Howell Times

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- Photo courtesy Howell Police Howell Police, Township and BOE recently teamed up to transport 70 stranded Marines to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – The Howell Police, Township and Board of Education recently joined forces to help some military members in need who were caught in a bind.

Howell Police Communications received a call from a Marine citing a logistical problem during their journey from Red Bank Armory to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. They were traveling to (Marines - See Page 5)

Barnegat Bay Clean-ups Reach Inland

By Chris Lundy HOWELL - Cleaning up the waterfront is one part of the problem, environmentalists said.

The other part is cleaning up the areas that drain to the waterfront.

During the Barnegat

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Bay Blitz clean-ups last week, employees from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection partnered with local workers to clean areas of the Barnegat Bay (Clean - See Page 21)

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–Photo courtesy Howell Police Top, Howell Police delivered a special police motorcycle to resident Jake Honig, 7, who is fighting cancer. Right, Jake Honig takes a seat on his special Howell Police motorcycle.

By Sara Grillo HOWELL – Howell Police recently delivered a pint-sized police motorcycle to 7-yearold resident and police fan Jake Honig, who has been bravely fighting cancer since he was two years old.

Last year, Jake visited Howell Police officers at their headquarters and was treated to a ride-along and tour, so they decided to return the favor and visit him at his house – this time armed with a motorcycle.

Officers also presented him with a banner that read “Jake ‘The Tank’ Honing: A True

Hero.” The nickname refers to his strength in fighting his disease.

Jake had previously been in remission for four years before his symptoms started returning in April.

Detective Cor poral Mi ke Pavlick , who knows the family through a mutual friend, coordinated the special occasion and arranged motorcycle’s purchase through the PBA. He assembled and prepared the tiny ride for delivery to Jake’s house on June 1, on a day he was feeling good.

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Continued From Page 1 Christian Antunez spoke on behalf of the Howell Police by saying, “He’s just amazing,” and that Jake can go through 10 hours of test-

ing then go to school the next day like nothing happened.

“He truly is an inspiration to all of us. I’m sure he has positively impacted more people in the past 5 years than most adults do in their entire life,” added Police Chief Andrew Kudrick.

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Marines:

Continued From Page 1 the base as part of a deployment overseas.

The 70 Active Duty U.S. Marines and their equipment were stranded and in need of transportation to the base, as they were scheduled to fly out early the next morning.

Within an hour of the Marine’s initial phone call, the request quickly moved through Sgt. John Lopez, a retired Air Force Sargent, and then to Police Chief Andrew Kudrick, who coordinated the use of a school bus and driver with Howell Board of Education Business Administrator Ron Sanasac and Township Manager Jeff Mayfield.

“That’s the relationship we have in this township. We are all on the same page,” said Kudrick. “I have worked my entire career with Ron and Jeff. We make it happen.

There was no hesitation amongst any of us.

I called Ron on a Friday night and he had me three drivers almost immediately. Jeff was out of state and called me back and did not even question the reason why. He was fully supportive. There was no reason to ask why this happened. We understand problems occur in organizations. Our military personnel asked for assistance, we provided it. And, we are all proud to have done so. We wish them a very safe deployment.”

Bus drivers Michelle Cichhon-Nagy, Shannon Faughan and Dee Sanasac volunteered on their days off to drive the buses and get the military members safely to their destination in Lakehurst.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eatured L etter Dredge The Nejecho Beach Lagoon Per Hurricane Sandy, the mouth of the Nejecho Beach lagoon in Brick shoaled up creating a hazard to navigation. In the fall of 2015, our boat hit bottom and spun into the nearby bulkhead causing a minor injury as well as property damage. Other incidents have followed.

Shoaling has only gotten worse, and many boats are now landlocked. While we are paying higher taxes consistent with property on a navigable waterway, it is now too dangerous to navigate.

We were informed that the mouths of the lagoons were under the auspices of the State of New Jersey (DEP, Coastal Management Office). I have sent multiple inquires and complaints to DEP Commissioner Bob Martin (on behalf of the Nejecho Beach Dredging Committee). However, he has not even had the courtesy to respond (cavalier behavior considering we are paying his salary).

We have likewise met with the mayor’s office, which agreed to have the lagoon surveyed, and their

survey confirmed that the lagoon mouth was in dire need of dredging.

Furthermore, the mayor’s office agreed to pay for a dredging permit from the state (at a cost of over $30K), but would not pay for the actual dredging. To make matters worse, multiple homes are in need of new bulkheads. In one case, this is causing the house to sink. However, the shoaling is preventing the contractors from getting their barges and equipment into the lagoon to do the work. Thus, this situation is likewise having a negative impact on local businesses.

The state has received a fortune in federal aid in conjunction with Sandy, but has done not absolutely nothing to rectify this situation. All levels of government (state, county, municipal) benefit from taxes, and all levels of government should be responsive to the taxpayers.

Perhaps they are waiting until these dangerous conditions result in a fatality?

John O’Donnell Nejecho Beach Dredging Committee

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Pinelands: No Profit From Development Credits The June 6, 2017 article (“Jackson Ordinance To Regulate Pinelands Payments”) that appeared on Micromedia.com contained several inaccuracies that warrant correction.

Contrary to the article, the New Jersey Pinelands Commission does not fund itself through Pinelands Development Credits (PDCs).

The Commission receives no money from the PDC Program, nor does it own, buy or sell PDCs. The Pinelands Development Credit (PDC) Program is a regional transfer of development rights program that preserves important agricultural and ecological land. PDCs are allocated by the Commission to landowners in the Preservation Area District, Special Agricultural Production Area and Agricultural Production Area, which are the sending areas. These credits can be purchased by property owners and developers who are interested in developing land in Pinelands Regional Growth Areas, which serve as the receiving areas. Typically, PDCs are used to increase residential densities in Regional Growth Areas.

The money that is gained from Regional Growth Areas is not used to purchase other lands for preservation. The money from the sale of PDCs goes directly to the seller, which in all

Letters To The EditorEach of us has the power cases is a landowner in the other Planet Fitness gyms Preservation Area District, Agricultural Production Area or Special Agricultural Production Area.

Currently, the average sales price for PDCs is $8,843 per development right. The price of PDCs is based on what the private market will bear. The Commission does not establish the selling price and is not involved in any of the sales transactions.

Developers do not pay the Pinelands Commission anything for PDCs. They pay the private owners of PDCs who have deed-restricted their properties and have credits to sell.

Additional information about the PDC Program is available at the following address on the Pinelands Com m ission’s website: nj.gov/pinelands/infor/fact/ PDCfacts.pdf.

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Why Can’t We Have Fox News At Jackson’s Planet Fitness?

The new marketing strategy for the Planet Fitness Franchise is “Live Free,” which is prominently displayed on their shirts that are given to new members who join the clubs. But apparently not in Jackson.

Ocean County has been a predominantly Republic stronghold for many years, yet Jackson Planet Fitness will not display Fox News on their TVs. We noticed

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provided Fox News, so we were pretty surprised when our request to have Fox News at our local Planet Fitness in Jackson was denied. I’m personally tired of watching CNN while working out.

We found the managers excuse that the Planet Fitness home office set the stations completely inaccurate.

After checking, the home office stated the local franchisee made that decision.

In fact we surveyed seven other local Planet Fitness locations in our area and all of them carry Fox News on their TVs. So what happened to our right of choice?

Raymond Cattonar Jackson, NJ

Honoring The Paris Climate Accord Are you, too, fighting mad about Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris cl i m a t e a c c o r d? T h e n l e t ’s f ig h t b a c k t h r e e times a day by adopting a n e c o -f r ie nd ly pla ntbased diet.

Yes, our diet is pivotal.

A 2010 United Nations r e p o r t bl a m e s a n i m a l ag r icult u re for 19 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, 38 percent of land use, and 70 percent of global freshwater consumption.

Carbon dioxide is emitted by burning forests to create animal past u res and by fossil fuels combustion to operate farm machinery, trucks, factory farms, and slaughterhouses. The more damaging methane and nitrous oxide are released from digestive tracts of cattle and from animal waste cesspools, respectively.

In an environmentally sustainable world, meat and dairy products in our diet must be replaced by veget ables, f r uit s, a nd grains, just as fossil fuels a r e r e pla c e d by w i nd , solar, and other pollution-free energy sources.

to protest Trump’s failure to mai nt ai n A me r ica’s leadership in moderating climate change, simply and effectively, by what we choose at the grocery store.

Henry Traconi Toms River, NJ

“Bail Reform” In New Jersey Has Been A Complete Disaster Previously, those who could not afford to post bail on their own would hire a bail bondsman or ma ke bail t h roug h t he assistance of friends and family, who ensure the defendant would appear in court, as their money wa s r id i ng on it. Now law enforcement is overburdened and unable to locate such fugitives, because they have been released without any surety and there isn’t any bounty hunter looking for them.

Innocent people accused of com m it t i ng se r iou s crimes are now stuck behind bars awaiting trial.

In the past, they could have been released, even w it h a ve r y h ig h b a i l and conditions such as house arrest as possible cond it ion s. Now t he re is no chance of pre-trial release.

“Bail Refor m” was sold on the basis that it would get poor people who would come to court released f rom jail. But even previously, a judge had the option of waiving any cash bond, and releasing the defendant on their own recognizance or conditions like house arrest.

Gover nor Ch r istie c o n n e d t h e s t a t e (i n cluding the NAACP and ACLU ) w it h h is “ Bai l Eli m i nat ion” pla n, but our next gover nor, Phil Murphy, must work to repeal this unconstitutional mess.

Rev. Dr. Eric Hafner Toms River, NJ

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HOWELL – Howell High School’s Āine O’Sullivan was accepted to attend the ballet intensive at Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

According to its website, the ballet intensive program at the Jacobs School of Music is devoted to working on ballet technique and learning choreography. The mornings consist of technique classes including pointe and men’s classes. The afternoons comprise of variation classes, repertoire classes, pilates and jazz classes. Talks will also be given by Jacobs School of Music faculty on music appreciation for ballet.

In addition to starting her summer in the ballet intensive, Āine will also spend five weeks this summer studying with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.

The junior is a student in the Fine and Per-

forming Arts Academy at Howell High School.

The Fine and Performing Arts Academy has provided conservatory-type training since 1984 to young artists who want to combine a college preparatory academic schedule with advanced arts training in a traditional high school setting. The Academy offers a fouryear program in three distinct majors: Acting, Dance and Entertainment Technology, which includes a music production and a video production track. Students train and work in an acting studio, two dance studios, a video studio and a music production and recording studio.

Students produce and perform in a number of showcases and are encouraged to participate in the numerous arts and other extracurricular programs offered at Howell High School.

Summer Hours At Allaire Village

FARMINGDALE – The Historic Village at Allaire announced new summer hours from now until Labor Day weekend.

The hours for specific sites are as follows: Village Museum and Row Houses (aka Visitor Center) is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

General Store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and until 4:30 p.m. on weekends Bakery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and until 4:30 p.m. on

weekends Enameling Building Exhibition Hall and Museum Store is open Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Historic Homes and Craft Shops are open Wednesday through Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. (subject to staff/volunteer availability) The Historic Village at Allaire is located at 4263 Atlantic Ave. For more information, visit allairevillage.org.

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Geriatric Institute To Present Program At Bartley Healthcare

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC) Geriatrics Institute to host an educational seminar on June 30 at 3 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Bartley’s campus, 175 Bartley Road.

The presenters will be Claire Verruni, RN and Melanie Vernacchia, APN from Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus. Claire and Melanie will be discussing the benefits of the newly established Geriatrics Institute at MMCSC. They plan to discuss their capabilities and services, and how it can benefit Bartley and the rest of the community.

The MMCSC Geriatrics Institute, which opened its doors in mid-November, provides integrated inpatient and outpatient geriatric services for patients 65 and older. The third floor of Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus houses the inpatient, outpatient and community education aspects of geriatric medicine, all in one location. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and audiologists will also be located on this floor to accommodate the needs of patients as they

transition from inpatient to outpatient care.

Further complementing the Geriatrics Institute are the Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) Unit, created to meet the more complex needs of seniors in emergency care, and the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, an inpatient unit utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to collaboratively develop a patient-centered care plan.

Anyone interested in attending this seminar should contact Lindsay Constantino, Marketing Coordinator at Bartley Healthcare at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368 or lconstantino@ bartleyhealthcare.com by June 26.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare is a nationally recognized for its geriatric care, providing quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation and assisted living services for residents on its 25-acre campus in Jackson, New JErsey. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit the Bartley website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

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Howell Library To Host Maritime Book Sale

HOWELL – The Howell Library recently received a large donation of books from a retired merchant seaman and is armed with many maritime-themed books. The collection will be offered in a special sale between June 19 and 30 during regular library hours.

Topics cover maritime history, including World War II, types of ships, whaling history, shipwrecks and disasters at sea.

Howell Library is located at 318 Old Tavern

Road and hours are on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.

For more information, call the library at 732-938-2300.

Howell Library’s book sales are sponsored by the Friends of Howell Library in support of library programs.

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Historical Commission Announced Fifth-Grade Essay Contest Winners

FREEHOLD – On June 5, the Monmouth County Historical Commission announced the winners of the County’s annual Fifth-Grade Essay Contest, where youngsters were asked to write about the piece of Monmouth County they love most.

The first-place winner was Andre Goodman, of Indian Hill School in Holmdel, who wrote about the “Ultimate Weapon” statue at Fort Dix that was created and built by his grandfather. His one page essay earned him a plaque and a $100 book store gift card.

Second-place winner Quincy Eigenrauch, of St. James School in Red Bank, wrote an essay about “Why Thompson Park is Special to Me” which included her family’s personal connection to the Thompson Family. Ms. Eigenrauch received a $75 book store gift card. Third-place winner Victoria O’Leary, a student at Oak Hill Academy in Lincroft, wrote about the importance of the historic Twin Lights in Highlands and how she and her father have discussed the importance of the lighthouse to the New York Harbor. Ms. O’Leary received a $50 book store gift card.

“Monmouth County is rich in history and I am glad to know that our youth are talking to their parents and grandparents about their personal

connections to local historic places and events,” said Freeholder Director Lillian Burry Burry.

Honorable mention awards were presented to : Danny Phipps of St. Catharine School, Spring Lake; Nadia Monchik, Jason Moe and Olivia Prettitore of Middletown Village School, Middletown; Inara Zarak, Maya Lundh and Nick Gomez of Indian Hill School, Holmdel; Ryan Hierl of St. Rose of Lima, Freehold; and Thomas Priest of Holy Innocents School, Neptune.

A certificate of appreciation was also presented to Kathleen Bradley of the Indian Hill School in Holmdel. Each of the school’s fifth grade classes participated in the contest this year: 205 students submitted essays.

A record total of 485 essays were submitted to the competition. Participating schools were Stone Bridge Middle School, Allentown; St. Rose of Lima, Freehold; Beers Street School, Hazlet; Indian Hill School, Holmdel; Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft; St. Mary School, Middletown; Holy Innocents School, Neptune; Midtown Community Elementary, Neptune; Saint James Elementary School, Red Bank; Shrewsbury Boro School, Shrewsbury; St. Catharine School, Spring Lake; and Middletown Village School, Middletown.

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–Photo courtesy Freehold Regional High School District Students in Howell High School’s ET Video Program.

HOWELL – Howell High School’s Entertainment Technology (ET) Video Program has achieved a new program high, taking home four awards in a single day at the annual New Jersey High School Film Challenge. The event, now in its fifth year, is hosted by Jackson Liberty High School’s media program. This year, over 70 films were submitted from schools around the Garden State, with the top 29 screened for the participants prior to an award show.

Howell took home Best Comedy for the second year in a row with “One Chance: Daddy and Me Day,” created by Pat McGarry, Mikey Peniston, Alex Morton, Jess Liptzin, and Sean Costello. Olivia Hanewald, Liz Moore, Justin Arenas, Mikey Smith and Joe Colucci, the team behind “One Chance: Dollar Store Time Machine,” were awarded Best Editing.

Brittany Flakker, Rebecca Morse, Sam Wojyn, and Matvei Nikishin left the auditorium with the award for Best Visual Effects and the Audience Choice Award for their horror film “One Chance: Abandoned.” The comedy “One Chance (For Revenge),” created by Alexis Katz, Allie Thompson, Caitlyn Pritchard,

and Brian Tess, also screened at the festival.

The winning films, along with the ET program’s other completed movies, are available to view on the program’s Vimeo page, vimeo.com/howellfpacvideo.

The Entertainment Technology Video Program is part of the Freehold Regional Performing Arts Academy program at Howell High School and is led by teacher Scott Napolitano.

The Fine and Performing Arts Academy has provided conservatory-type training since 1984 to young artists who want to combine a college preparatory academic schedule with advanced arts training in a traditional high school setting. The Academy offers a fouryear program in three distinct majors: Acting, Dance, and Entertainment Technology, which includes a music production and a video production track. Students train and work in an acting studio, two dance studios, a video studio and a music production and recording studio.

Students produce and perform in a number of showcases and are encouraged to participate in the numerous arts and other extracurricular programs offered at Howell High School.

Seining Along The Sandy Hook Bay

PORT MONMOUTH – Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures when the Monmouth County Park System hosts Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay at Bayshore Waterfront Park from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until August 25.

This program invites area residents to join Park System Naturalists as they seine the water and identify the aquatic creatures caught. Designed for individuals and families, this free program is open to all ages, under 18 with adult. Participants should

meet on the beach. Closed-toe shoes are required. Please note that this offering is weather permitting.

For more information about Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay or the Monmouth County Park System, please visit MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711.

The Monmouth County Park System, created by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY – On June 2, detectives from the Monmouth Count y Prosecutor’s Off ice were among those honored at the annual 200 Club of Monmouth County’s Valor Awards Luncheon. Lieutenant Michael Clancy was recognized by the 200 Club for the impact that he’s made on the Monmouth County law enforcement community throughout his career and his tireless work ethic. Detective Keith Finkelstein and Detective Brian Migliorisi received a Commendation Award for their work with the US Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force-Trenton Division, Monmouth Team, which was responsible for the apprehension of 307 violent offenders and priority fugitives.

The suspects were wanted on a variety of offenses, including homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assaults, narcotics trafficking and weapons offenses. Throughout the year, members of the team partnered with numerous other law enforcement agencies within Monmouth County through cooperative investigation efforts, which resulted in numerous seizures to include the recovery of 3 fully loaded assault rifles, 6 loaded handguns and significant amounts of narcotics. The team is currently participating in cooperative investigative efforts with various state and local law enforcement agencies with the county with investigations focused on dismantling violent street gangs in Monmouth County.

Students Learn About Vietnam War From Vets

MANALAPAN – Nine members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 12 visited Manalapan High School to speak with students during a recent interactive presentation.

Students were given a brief overview of the Vietnam War before being invited to ask questions. Volunteers learned what basic training was like as they were tasked with sitting as one unit. The visitors outfitted a student with all the gear they would wear during a typical patrol, highlighting how heavy the equipment is.

Students also saw what the veterans called the “original cell phone,” a roughly 25-pound communication device which would be strapped to a soldier’s back.

The group was also invited to view a selection of items, including helmets, scrapbooks and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat).

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Quick, What’s Red, Salty, Chewy And Tastes Like Bacon?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. I’m actually talking about dulse (rhymes with pulse), which is a kind of seaweed, or technical-ly a form of algae that grows attached to rocks near the shore of the Northern Atlantic and Pa-cific oceans.

Its leaves are roughly the same shape as bacon, which is ironic because when you pan fry dulse, it actually tastes kind of like bacon… especially if you’re drunk!

Nah, I’m just kidding about being drunk, it really does taste a little bit like bacon.

Don’t roll your eyes at me, I’m totally serious.

Unlike bacon, dulse is a superfood.

The high content of minerals makes it particularly useful for the production of ‘thyroxine’ thyroid hormone.

Dulse comes in many forms, even powder. Think of that like you would salt, and just sprinkle it on soups, chicken, salads, popcorn and stir frys. It might also replace some of the salt in your food.

But my favorite way to eat it is pan-fried, which is when it comes close to tasting like bacon. I have a simple recipe posted there for a DLT (Dulse, Lettuce and Tomato) sandwich, and a comprehensive version of this article with precautions.

Sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll email it. If you’re al-ready a subscriber, you will automatically receive your copy. Dulse has powerful antioxidant properties and can inhibit runaway cell proliferation, plus it provides the following nutrients plus several others not listed here: Carotenoids.

These are potent antioxidants, like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein and

zeaxanthin, all of which are known to be good for healthy eyesight, reducing free radical damage, and decreasing the risk or dura-tion of chronic illness.

Iodine.

Iodine is essential for your thyroid to be able to produce enough thyroid hormone and iodine deficiency is very common.

But it’s not just for your thyroid, it’s needed in all your cells espe-cially your reproductive organs and immune function.

Iron.

This mineral is necessary to make a protein called hemoglobin, which acts like a tow truck and lugs oxygen all over your body. It supports the health of your blood, helping to prevent anemia. Iron is also vital to carry out dozens of life-sustaining chemical reactions throughout your body.

Potassium.

Potassium is a vasodilator and functions as an electrolyte to help balance sodium; this regulates fluid balance in your cells so it supports healthy blood pressure.

Potassium provides for an alka-line environment which counters common acidosis caused by a fast-food Western diet.

Vitamin A. This skin and vision-loving nutrient can also boost immunity by keeping your mucous mem-branes ‘wet’ and strong, meaning that they are empowered to filter particles and pathogens be-fore they enter your body.

Free Glutamate.

Dulse has a lot of glutamic acid, as does most shellfish and seaweed. It is not the same as the food additive MSG but it can sometimes behave that way in a small percentage of people.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. and Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea and Associates

In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you.

The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to 70 percent of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

The questions often arises, “What happens Christopher R. Shea Esq. if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey.

Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee.

In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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Howell Library Book Club

HOWELL – The Howell Library’s Book Club meets the third Thursday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 318 Old Tavern Road. Copies of the books are available at the circulation desk.

Here’s what to look out for: July 20: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel – A famous Hollywood actor slumps over and dies onstage during a production of King Lear.

Hours later, the world as we know it begins to dissolve. Moving back and forth in time from the actor’s early days as a film star to fifteen years in the future, when a theater troupe known as the Traveling Symphony roams the wasteland of what remains this suspenseful, elegiac, spellbinding novel charts the strange twists of fate that connect five people.

August 17: A Different Lie by Derek Haas – A

unique and thrilling twist on a family story what happens when an elite assassin becomes a father?

Now a new dad, the infamous Silver Bear finds himself staying up late for feedings and changing diapers all while leading the double life of a contract killer. But a child forces him to weigh selfishness versus safety. Continue his line of work, and he’ll always wonder if he’s putting his child’s life at risk. It’s a revelation with enormous ramifications when the target of his next assignment learns Columbus has a family.

September 21: The Riddle of the Labyrinth: The Quest to Crack an Ancient Code by Margalit Fox – An intellectual detective story follows the quest to unlock one of the great secrets of human history the decipherment of Linear B, an unknown script from the Aegean Bronze Age.

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Here Comes The Summer: Think S.U.R.F.

MONMOUTH COUNTY – As the weather gets warmer, the Monmouth County Health Department urges you to stay safe this summer and think “S.U.R.F.” “With the summer season upon us, it is important that our constituents enjoy the beautiful weather outside while thinking ‘S.U.R.F’ to remember safety guidelines,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley. “With so many wonderful places

to visit in this great county we want to make sure everyone has a very healthy and safe summer.”

“This is the perfect time to be in Monmouth County and we encourage residents and tourists to visit our beaches and area businesses and we want them to do that as safely as possible,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “For great tips on safety and on places to see, please go to

VisitMonmouth.com and explore the possibilities for summer fun!”

“As you enjoy spending time with your friends and family outside and exploring area trails, parks and campgrounds, always remember to wear protective clothing and bug spray to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and ticks,” said Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Esq. “Taking these important steps to ensure the safety of you and your

family will make the great outdoors all the better.”

The “S.U.R.F.” campaign has kicked off on social media to remind the public of summer safety measures.

Sun Safety Stay cool and hydrated. Drink water, at least two to four cups upon rising.

While enjoying the sun and outdoors, protect yourself from overexposure to sunlight by wearing a hat and using sunscreen.

The best protection from UV light is with sunscreens that have a SPF of at least 30.

Under the Boardwalk/Bathing Safety Keep children under active supervision at all times.

Bathe at guarded beaches and pools only.

Don’t swim alone… Use the buddy system.

NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area. Go to safe shelter immediately.

Repel Mosquitoes and Other Pests All mosquitoes need standing water to begin their life cycle. Regularly check and dispose of standing water.

Check for ticks under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist and especially in the hair.

Use an effective insect repellent. For more information contact the Monmouth County Mosquito Control at 732-542-3630.

Food Safety Use a food thermometer to make sure meat and poultry are cooked thoroughly to their safe minimum internal temperatures.

Perishable food should not sit out for more than two hours. In hot weather (above 90°F), food should NEVER sit out for more than one hour.

Join Ocean County Retired Educators Association

NEW JERSEY – All New Jersey public school employees are welcome to join OCREA’s ever increasing membership, currently standing at about 1,300. Ocean County Retired Educators Association, founded in 1959 and affiliated with NJEA, provides retired educators with information via a newsletter and meetings. The four annual luncheons offer members an enjoyable chance to socialize, as well as gather information on issues of importance to them. OCREA trips range from multiweek excursions to day trips. They not only enhance members’ knowledge but also offer a pleasant change of pace. Remaining trips this year include: the American Museum of Natural History and the Rose (Hayden) Planetarium, Colorado, Cape Cod & Nantucket, Culinary Institute of America, a boat ride on the Hudson River, the American Music Theatre and Longwood Gardens.

The Association works to better its members’ lives and also the lives of others by its charitable functions. Each year, OCREA provides help to others by awarding three scholarships, several major donations to local charities, four food collections and other community actions.

If you are a retired NJ public school employee, you are eligible for membership in OCREA as part of a unified membership with NJREA and NEA Retired.

To join, visit njea.org/njrea and download the membership application. If you have association questions, contact Martin Lang at langbi2@comcast.net or 609 207-0038.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

Should The Customer Get The Last Laugh?

Dear Joel, I’m a waitress in a diner. I have a good customer who I enjoy serving, but every time he comes by, he tells one corny joke after another.

It’s nothing offensive, but I have to pretend to laugh and then once he’s on a roll, he continues his comedy routine for everyone else in earshot. I don’t want to hurt his feelings, or put the knock on the comedy show, but how can I tell him I need to get back to work?

Curtain Call in Toms River

Dear Curtain Call, That is no laughing matter. You’re in a business where you have to be welcoming but efficient. You have many customers to serve and he should respect that. I think I would give him a little clue that it’s time for the show to close. Say “just one more and I have to go back

to work.” Or give him a little round of applause when you’ve reached your limit.

If that doesn’t work, you’ll just have to tell him you wish he was appearing at a comedy club where you could sit and enjoy, but that this is your place of business. You might also suggest that he take his comedy show on the road. There are dozens of senior residences that would enjoy having a comedian put on a little performance. In the end, you have to worry about your living. He visits often because you’re a good audience. Maybe once he knows the show can only be five or ten jokes long, he’ll finish his lunch and take the show on the road.

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NJTPA Launches Online Survey To Gather Input For Long-Range Transportation Plan

NEW JERSEY – What do you like and dislike about your daily commute? How will people get around 30 years from now? What can the region do to improve the economy and transportation in the future?

These are some of the questions the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) is asking the public as part of its outreach for Plan 2045: Connecting North Jersey.

Each year about $1 billion in federal funds is invested into the transportation system in northern and central New Jersey. Metropolitan Planning Organizations like the NJTPA must update their regional transportation plans every four years in order for the region to obtain and invest federal transportation funding. The regional transportation plan serves as a blueprint for these investments over the next 25 years.

The last update, Plan 2040, was adopted in September 2013.

The NJTPA has launched an online survey, plan2045survey.org, to gather public input for Plan 2045. The survey is split into key Plan 2045 topics — Great Places, Safety, Resiliency, Getting Around, Technology, Environment and Economy. Each topic includes a short video and a few questions. Participants are encouraged to select one or as many topics as they are interested in answering questions

about. Survey answers will be used to help develop Plan 2045.

The NJTPA is also attending and organizing events throughout its 13-county region to gather public insight through early June. A full list of events is available on the Participate Page at ntjpa.org/Plan2045.

The NJTPA is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for 13 northern New Jersey counties. Under federal legislation, MPOs provide a forum where local officials, public transportation providers and state agency representatives can come together and cooperatively plan to meet the region’s current and future transportation needs. It establishes the region’s eligibility to receive federal tax dollars for transportation projects.

The NJTPA Board consists of one local elected official from each of the 13 counties in the region (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren), and the cities of Newark and Jersey City. The Board also includes a Governor’s Representative, the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the Executive Director of NJ TRANSIT, the Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and a Citizen’s Representative appointed by the Governor.

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Continued From Page 1 watershed, including wooded areas that drain into the bay.

There were more than 100 clean-up sites in 33 municipalities, said Katie Ribsin, principal environmental specialist for the DEP, and co-chair of the Barnegat Bay Blitz. This goal was to reach the entire 660 square miles of the watershed.

To do this, the DEP partnered with 20 corporations and nonprofits, coordinated

The Howell Times, June 17, 2017, Page 21 with the towns and the New Jersey Clean Communities Council. The “blitz” part is when approximately 5,000 volunteers descended on the area to pick up trash and recyclables.

She estimated that the group will have picked up close to 600 cubic yards of trash from the watershed. Over the course of eight years of blitzes, the total will be about 32,000 volunteers and 5,000 cubic yards.

Often, the groups include school children.

“We get to educate them now” in how important the environment is, she said.

Howell was just one of many towns participating. Also included were Brick, Manchester, Barnegat, Jackson, and Berkeley.

In Toms River, DEP Commissioner Scott Martin gave a short talk to the crowd before they began their work.

In Barnegat, a group met by the municipal dock on East Bay Avenue, an area that manages to have deer crossing signs near the dock.

Lauren Keltos was the captain of the clean-up for the DEP. She said that ordinarily, there would be a group of people

on kayaks and canoes out in the water, cleaning areas that are otherwise inaccessible. However, the wind was so strong, and the air so cold, that it wouldn’t be safe to do so.

Instead, she split the 20 workers along two paths. She gave them instructions on how to sort what was being picked up (trash versus recyclables) and what not to pick up (medical waste, wildlife).

“We’re having a hard time finding trash,” she said hopefully. “The historic trash is gone. We’re picking up new stuff lately.”

Lighthouse International Film Festival Closes The Curtain On Its 9th Year

By Sara Grillo LONG BEACH ISLAND – After four days, 85 films, 40 filmmakers, three parties, breakfasts and panels with filmmakers, five virtual reality shorts and unforgettable memories – the Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) has finally closed the curtain on its 9th year in production.

“I really feel like this edition of the lineup is kind of like the peak of the ideal of what we really want. We have local films that touch on global concerns, we have fantastic documentaries, we have international films, an incredible short film lineup and we’re bringing virtual reality,” said LIFF Executive Director Eric Johnson at the festival’s kick-off screening on Thursday, June 8.

“We’re incredibly, incredibly excited for you to see all these movies.”

The festival kicked off on Thursday night with a screening of a 90s throwback film King of Peking at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences. People showed up early for the premiere, as volunteers were forced to keep adding more rows of chairs in front of the projection screen.

The movie, which was set in Beijing, China and had English subtitles, tells the story of a father who, desperate to both provide for and bond with his 10-year-old son, takes a job at a movie theatre and starts stealing movie reels in an effort to make money in the newly emerging DVD bootlegging business.

“This is very much about a man who makes the wrong choice but makes it for the right reason,” said the film’s director Sam Voutas.

Voutas, who is actually Australian but speaks fluent Mandarin, held a Q&A session after the screening, and said his inspiration

for the movie was becoming a dad himself two and a half years ago, something that forever changed his life as he knew it. He said that often, you can tell a movie was made to look like a different time period, but that he wanted King of Peking to feel like it could have been made in the 90s.

LIFF workers and volunteers said the buzz was sizzling around a locally made film called The Oyster Farmers, directed by Corinne Gray Ruff and Angela Anderson, which is a documentary about Barnegat baymen and baywomen throughout the last four centuries. It also explores the growing sustainable seafood movement both locally and globally, at a time when 90 percent of seafood eaten in the U.S. is imported. Anderson and Ruff were also at the festival’s kick-off party back in May, when they found out only the night before that their movie had made it into the lineup. The two female filmmakers, along with filmmaker Brendan Walsh who helped edit the movie, also hosted a NJ Filmmaking Panel Friday morning to discuss why the Jersey Shore is the perfect place for moviemaking and movie inspiration. The Oyster Farmers was screened at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences.

Another local documentary creating buzz, and also a festival audience award winner, was Swim Team, which tells the tale of the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team made up of autistic teenagers. Director Lara Stolman follows three teammates in their journey to fit in and to find their independence both in and out of the pool.

The film was screened at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the Surf City Firehouse.

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of shorts, where several short films were shown at once, and for the first time ever, a virtual reality experience that LIFF Managing Director Christine Rooney described as “absolutely an amazing experience.”

This year’s Audience and Jury Award Winners were announced on Sunday, June 11 during a 6 p.m. party at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar: Audience Award Winners: • Documentary: “Swim Team” (Lara Stolman) • Audience Award Short Film: “Break In” (Christopher Cox) • Spotlight: “Black Magic for White Boys” (Onur Tukel) • Narrative: “Our Father” (Director – Meni • Yaish, Attending – Rotem Zisman-Cohen) Jury Award Winners: • HS Student Film Jury Award: The Get-

away Drivers (Graham Burrell) • Documentary Short Film Grand Jury Award: Refugee (Emily Moore and Joyce Chen) • Special Jury Award Short Film: Fry Day (Laura Moss and Valerie Steinberg) • Narrative Short Film Grand Jury Award: • Do No Harm (Roseanne Liang) • Documentar y Feature Grand Jur y Award: Santoalla (Andrew Becker and Daniel Mehrer) • Narrative Feature Grand Jury Award: Our Father (Meni Yaish and Rotem Cohen – Actress) Created in 2008 by a group of filmmakers, film critics and film industry professionals, the Lighthouse International Film Festival celebrates four days of features, shorts, documentaries and family films from around the world in honor of Long Beach Island’s historic Barnegat Lighthouse.

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Monmouth County Library Programs Extend Out Of This World

MANALAPAN – It’s safe to say that the Monmouth County Library will go out of this world to present entertainment, education and an eclectic view of American history to the residents of Monmouth County, and highlights of the June calendar of events make it as clear as…well, as clear as solar glasses for an eclipse!

Astrophysicist Kevin Manning, whose title

and background make him sound so much more formidable than this entertaining internationally acclaimed astronomer really is, will be at the Symmes Drive facility on June 27 to prepare the general public for facts and causes of a solar or lunar eclipse.

All of this is in preparation for the Great American Solar Eclipse, which will take place on August 21. The eclipse, so called

because it will be the first time in 99 years that a complete solar eclipse is evident coast to coast, will block the sun for up to two minutes and 40 seconds. The event is so spectacular the US Postal Service is issuing a special first-of-its-kind postage stamp that will change design with the touch of a finger.

“The library, especially here in Monmouth

County, is indeed the heart of the community,” said Renee B. Swartz, Chair of the Monmouth County Library Commission, “And the variety of entertainment blended with history and science continue to make it so. This month’s presentations certainly cover a broad scope of interest from the 18th to the 21st century and include so much music and talent that people of all interests will be attracted to several different programs.”

Manning has been acknowledged with national and international awards as an astronomer numerous times, did work at the Brookhaven National Laboratory and was both a Wright Fellow at Tufts University and an Einstein Fellow in Washington, in addition to being an editor of a Department’ of Energy’s scientific journal, and other work with the International Atomic Energy Agency. He has presented workshops at observatories and science centers across the country and has spread his enthusiasm and knowledge of astronomy to people of all ages.

During his June 27 presentation at the library, Manning will explain the causes of eclipses, and explore both natural and celestial events around them including a presentation of photographs illustrating the occurrences. The library is providing solar glasses for the presentation.

But advancing into outer space does not detract from the library’s dedication to musical and historic programs or mixing the two together for even higher entertainment.

On June 22, popular lecturer John Ench will return to the library to review the Great Songs of the 1950s, an exploration of the songs that brought America to its fee in mid-century. The program will include both background and history of several songs, including events of the decade which influenced the writers. Ench will present his program with video, audio and photographs and invite the audience to participate in singalongs for what promises to be a rousing afternoon.

All of the programs at the library headquarters at Manalapan, as well as at its 13 branches around Monmouth County are offered at no charge, and in most cases, reservations are not necessary, with seating at performances generally on a first come, first served basis.

For a complete list of all activities at each of the libraries, visit monmouthcountylib. org.

Eco Kayak Tours At Cheesequake

MATAWAN – Visitors to Cheesequake State Park are offered the opportunity to participate in the Eco Kayak tours on the tidal Cheesequake Creek on select days throughout the summer/autumn season.

Participants must be 14 or older, able to sit up and paddle for about two hours and be in good physical condition. Participants must be able to swim if their kayak capsizes. Tours are not ADA accessible. Cost is $15 per person.

Call the Nature Center at 732-566-3208 to register.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of June 17 - June 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cut to the chase. Be candid and honest as a means of achieving your own ends. Parlay information to your advantage in the week to come. Indecision could make a problem even worse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Steer clear of touchy people in the week ahead.

You can hook up with a creative-minded person who makes the wheels turn much more smoothly. Look for opportunities to make money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be in the mood to be shrewd. As this week unfolds you can use your business skills to upgrade your financial situation. Stay right on top of things by making executive decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Set reasonable goals. In the week ahead you may be challenged to honor financial commitments and promises to partners. Stay within the budget as you look for ways to grow investments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find a balance unless you actually own the palace. You may expect others to quickly obey your every wish and command. You may feel the need to take charge in the upcoming week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hard work won’t hurt you. Exert some effort this week.

Keep in mind that you are working to achieve a valuable goal. There will be time to relax and enjoy free time when you reach it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can get ahead by using your charm in the week ahead, but don’t forget to work hard, too.

Your attention to the job at hand will have long lasting benefits and may give your career a boost.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When you possess drive and energy you can go somewhere. As this week unfolds focus on material success and sharing it with others.

Stay abreast of bills, obligations and responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): No man is an island. If you feel isolated you may be challenged by the perception you must do everything yourself. Put important projects into action in the first part of the week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People don’t always say what they mean. Confusion is possible so nail down an important deal or have a heart-to-heart discussion with a loved one as soon as possible this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fuzzy thinking can foul you up. Adding up columns of numbers is not your forte right now. In the week ahead express yourself clearly and make an effort to clear up misunderstandings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take pride in your passions. Some things will fall in place this week and by pushing yourself to the limits you can make a dream a reality.

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By Wolfgang Puck June 7 was National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, or so the people who keep records of such days will tell you. And while there doesn’t seem to be any official explanation for why that particular frozen dessert should be assigned that particular day, it certainly makes sense that the holiday should come around this time of year. After all, summer is only days away. So why not celebrate America’s favorite ice cream flavor right now?

One thing I won’t do here, however, is give you a chocolate ice cream recipe. After all, there are more people who don’t have home ice cream-making equipment to do that job.

And besides, every supermarket today seems to have a wide variety of great, ready-to-eat chocolate ice creams for you to choose from.

So go ahead and pick your own.

What I would like to do, though, is help make the pleasure you get from eating chocolate ice cream even greater by sharing recipes for two easy ice cream sauces you can make easily at home: bittersweet chocolate sauce and caramel sauce.

It always surprises me that chocolate lovers will buy chocolate sauce in jars or bottles when it’s so easy to make your own sauce at home in just minutes using ingredients that are probably better quality than those used in commercial brands. For the best flavor, be sure to start with good chocolate that contains 65 percent to 70 percent cacao, which you should see indicated on the labels of the many excellent brands sold in good supermarkets and specialty foods stores today. If you like, you can even flavor the sauce to your own tastes, like I do in the following recipe with touches of espresso coffee and cinnamon.

One of the most popular trends in dessert toppings today is caramel sauce, a mixture of caramelized sugar, cream and a touch of butter. You’ll find it surprisingly easy to make at home too. Even though the recipe is simple, it is absolutely essential that you remain cautious at all times to avoid coming into contact with the hot sugar syrup. Be sure, also, to use a heavy saucepan so that the syrup will caramelize evenly.

While both of these sauces can be prepared in a matter of minutes, they also can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator to be reheated gently just before serving. That leaves you free to add any other embellishments you might like - whipped cream, toasted nuts, rainbow sprinkles and even a cherry on top - to your chocolate ice cream.

(Or any other flavor. I promise I won’t tell!)

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE Makes about 3 cups (750 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 10 ounces (300 g) good-quality bittersweet chocolate, 65 percent to 70 percent cacao,

chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly brewed espresso coffee or very strong brewed coffee (optional) 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Pour the cream into a large saucepan and bring just to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently and taking care not to let the cream boil over.

Put the chocolate in a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl. If you’d like extra flavor, add the espresso or cinnamon, separately or together, to the bowl.

Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Let stand so the hot cream softens the chocolate, about 1 minute. Whisk to blend the sauce, carefully scraping down the bowl sides occasionally. Taste and whisk in more cinnamon, if desired.

Use the sauce immediately. Transfer any leftover sauce (or all of it if you don’t use right away) to a covered container and refrigerate for up to several days. Rewarm gently in a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat.

CARAMEL SAUCE Makes about 1 cup (250 mL) 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) water 3/4 cup (185 mL) heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of a deep, heavy medium saucepan. Pour the water evenly over the sugar. Over medium-high heat, cook without stirring, tilting the pan gently once or twice to insure that all the sugar is dissolved, until the syrup begins to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes.

Cook at a vigorous boil, watching attentively, until the syrup just begins to turn golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Gently and carefully move the pan from side to side, without stirring, so the syrup continues to color evenly. Reduce the heat to medium.

Watching diligently, continue to cook the syrup, reducing the heat slightly, until the color becomes a very dark amber and the syrup gives off slight wisps of smoke and smells almost burnt, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Immediately and carefully pour in the cream to stop the cooking. The caramel will bubble up vigorously, so keep your hands clear but do not be alarmed. Immediately reduce the heat to low. Whisk the sauce to blend it evenly. Add the butter and simmer a minute or so longer, whisking until smooth.

Pour the caramel into a heatproof container.

Use immediately or cover and store for up to several days in the refrigerator, where the sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat gently in a double boiler, in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat, or in the microwave.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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