2017-09-09 - The Brick Times

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Jersey’s National Guard New Principal At Emma Havens Takes Off For School Hurricane Harvey Relief

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – David Kasyan was named as the new principal of the district’s largest elementary school, Emma Havens Young, located at the western end of Drum Point Road.

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(Principal - See Page 4)

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Republican Mayoral Candidate Changes

–Photos courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Woolley (Above) Staff Sgt. Robert Hawlik loads his gear into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in preparation for a humanitarian assistance mission in response to Hurricane Harvey. (Right) Senior Airman Ryan O’Grady loads his gear.

The team, made up of two crews of Army NaBy Sara Grillo JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – tional Guard UH-60 “Black Hawk” helicopters In the wake of devastating flooding that has torn and four Air National Guard Tactical Air Control Party specialists, through Texas after “We’re hoping we can do all volunteered for the Hurricane Harvey some good down there, It’s a mission, which could made landfall and forced more than rewarding mission to be able to last up to 60 days.

“We’re hoping we can 30,000 people to help people in America.” do some good down abandon their homes, a team of –Air Guard Master Sgt. Chris Donohue there,” said Air Guard New Jersey National Guard airborne search- Master Sgt. Chris Donohue. “It’s a rewarding misand-rescue experts left from Joint Base Mc- sion to be able to help people in America. People Guire-Dix-Lakehurst on August 30 to aid in the are used to seeing the military go overseas. Now ongoing recovery efforts.

(Relief - See Page 4)

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Ruthanne Scaturro thought she was out of politics after serving on the township council for eight years (2003-2011), but when Republican mayoral candidate Dominick Brando announced in August that he was dropping out because of health issues, she accepted her party’s nomination.

The Brick Times profiled the candidates who are running for mayor in November (See The Brick Times June 17, 2017), which include Democratic Mayor John G. Ducey, who is running for re-election, and Independent (Candidate - See Page 5)

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Before he was hired in Brick, Kasyan – who was born and raised in Toms River and graduated from Toms River High School East – was the assistant principal at Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School in Jackson.

“I’m excited this for the opportunity to be a leader at a greater level,” Kasyan said about his fi rst placement as principal.

“On the fi rst day of school, all the kids will see me. I will be outside, greeting them as the buses come in, which I’ll be doing every day,” he said from his office a few days before the school year began.

“I will be a highly visible administrator, I won’t be sitting behind a closed door,” he said.

Kasyan is a graduate of Lebanon College in Pennsylvania where he had dual majors in K-12 special education certification, and K-5 elementary education certification.

He was hired right out of college (for the only job in which he applied) by the Jackson school district, where he taught special education for five years to students of different instructional abilities, grade levels and classifications.

Kasyan earned his Master’s Degree at Georgian Court University in Administration and Leadership and he applied for assistant principal in Jackson when it became a district-posted position.

Kasyan said his vision for student learning is that he believes all students can learn to succeed.

“It’s our job as teachers and administrators

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Continued From Page 1 people get to see their return on investment and all the good things the military can do here.”

Helicopter crews from the Army Guard’s 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion and the Air Guard’s 227th Air Support Operations Squadron often train together as part of New Jersey’s Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue. Members of that group have already been sent to aid in storm relief.

According to Brigadier General Michael L. Cunniff, the Adjunct General of the New

to set up a structure and environment that is most conducive to student success. We must target each student individually, because every student has their own individual needs,” he said. “It is our job to present the content and engage the student.”

Emma Havens Young Elementary School is one of the district elementary schools that house an ELL (English language learners) population. The school has about 750 students, of which some 30 to 40 are ELL students who come from homes of varying languages, which can present different barriers to learning, he said.

Asked what he believes his biggest challenge as principal would be, Kasyan said he prefers to view challenges as an opportunity for growth.

“Is there something inhibiting student success? Not just academics, but the whole child. Do they come from a home that lacks support? We need to problem-solve and take care of it immediately,” Kasyan said. “It’s not something I’m going to shy away from.”

He said his job as principal is to “facilitate in harmony” the three groups – parents, students and teachers – in order to achieve student success.

Gone are the days when teachers would stand in front of the classroom and lecture to students, he said. “The teacher-centered model has fallen to the wayside. Now there is a student-centered idea that students are actively engaged in the educational process.”

Kasyan met his high-school teacher wife while they were both teachers in Jackson.

The couple have a 2-year-old daughter.

Jersey National Guard, if civil authorities in Texas request additional manpower through the National Guard Bureau, New Jersey is prepared to send even more troops to help.

The mission is especially close to home for Army Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3 Quentin Hastings, an Oklahoma native, as many of his relatives live in Houston and the surrounding area. He has been in touch with a cousin who lives there through social media.

“Last I heard was that he was in an apartment building with 20 feet of water on their first two floors,” Hastings said. “We’re all eager to get down there and help out.”

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BRICK – It’s the annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 714 Herbertsville Road, on September 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sponsored by the United Methodist Women of St. Paul’s, this is one of the most sought after bargain events every year. Clothing is only $5 to fill a big brown grocery bag.

There will be tons of great stuff, including

jewelry, toys, household and decor items, books, movies, etc. So, come on out for the treasures, then stay for the tasty treats. Our bake sale and lunches always sell out quickly. Check out the popular vintage section.

All proceeds support the many missions of the UMW. More information can be found at StPaulsBrick.org or by calling the church office at 732-458-2080.

Walking Club

BRICK – Every Wednesday, the Walking Club meets at the Drum Point Sports Complex at 9:30 a.m. for an hour of walking.

This Senior Services program is a way for

older residents to keep active. The park also has the new exercise stations along its campus.

The stations include equipment that can be used by people of all ages and fitness levels.

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Continued From Page 1 candidates Anthony Matthews, who is a former Brick councilman, and newcomer Rob Canfield.

Scaturro, 66, was born in Hoboken but moved to Brick when she was four years old. She attended Herbertsville and Midstreams Elementary schools and graduated from Brick High School.

“Brick was a great community to grow up in, and I’m still in touch with people I knew in grammar school,” Scaturro said.

She said the most important issues facing Brick include stabilizing taxes and safety.

“I want to maintain the tax structure and I want to look for ways to do a little better in stabilizing taxes. We need to create conditions where people want to move into Brick,” Scaturro said.

“Brick used to enjoy the status as one of the safest cities in the county. I would work better with the prosecutor’s office because there is a huge opioid problem, and I would work with Police Chief Riccio to accomplish more safety things in town,” she said.

The presence of police officers is key, she said. “I would like to see programs such as ‘see something, say something’ for citizens where they don’t have to worry about retaliation.”

There are currently 136 police officers in Brick. Scaturro said that an evaluation is necessary to determine if more police officers are needed.

“When I was on the council, we were talking around 140-145 police officers,” she said.

Scaturro said she would address some of the areas in Brick that are “blighted with empty storefronts.”

“We need to have the Economic Development Council revitalized, because we need to make it easier for businesses to come to Brick,” she said.

Asked if she thinks she can beat Ducey in the mayoral race, Scaturro said she does if people come out and vote.

“I certainly think he is a formidable

–Photo courtesy Ruthanne Scaturro candidate. He hasn’t done any thing obliquely negative, but we have a lot of people behind us who believe [she could win] too,” she said.

Scaturro has a B.A. in psychology from Cabrini University, and in 1986 she began her career in the human resources department for L&H Plumbing and Heating.

When the company was purchased

by Ferguson in 1997, she worked in a controller position until 2000, when she became the manager of the showrooms in New Jersey. She retired three years ago.

Scaturro is married, and she and her husband Stephen have six children and nine grandchildren between them. Her husband is Director of Consumer Affairs for Ocean County. The couple lives in Lions Head South.

The endorsed Republican candidate (Brando) had until Sept. 11 to drop out of the race, and the County Committee had until Sept. 14 to elect a new candidate.

“Dominick Brando had medical problems and needs surgery that could sideline him for four to five months, so the County Committee met, and there was a nomination off the floor. Ruthanne Scaturro’s is the only name that came up,” said John Catalano, president of the Brick Township Republican Club.

“She’s a great pick, she was raised here and she knows the issues,” Catalano said.

Police Nab Brick Plaza Credit Card Theft Suspect

By Sara Grillo BRICK – After receiving many tips from residents, Brick Police were able to identify and charge a suspect from a recent credit card theft made at DSW Shoes and The Beauty Store, located in Brick Plaza on Chambersbridge Road.

The suspect, 25-year-old Katie Meo of

Toms River, turned herself into police headquarters and was charged by Detective Bevacqua with Theft of a Computer Access Device for using another person’s MAC card in the stores. Meo attempted to charge $55.58 and $357.73 at DSW Shoes and $145.94 at The Beauty Store. She has since been released form police custody.

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Summer Highlights, And Plans For Next Summer From The Desk Of

The Mayor - by Mayor John Ducey September is here which means another summer season has come to a close for Brick Township. This past summer was a busy one and I’d like to take this opportunity to recap much of what we did as well as to highlight a few things coming up over the coming weeks.

Before I do, however, I would like to ask everyone to keep those affected by Hurricane Harvey in their

OCEA N COU NTY – Ocean County’s Vocational-Technical Schools have long prepared students for diverse careers ranging from marine engineering to culinary arts to plumbing, but Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari now wants to add a new facet to the educational programs.

“We are going to talk to local business leaders about the kinds of training they need for a new generation of workers,” Vicari said.

“We will offer the kinds of specialized training both our students and businesses need to succeed in the 21st Century.”

Vicari envisions a system where students will be trained specifically for jobs that exist in Ocean County.

“While many of our graduates already find employment in Ocean County, our goal is to keep more of this talented workforce

hearts and prayers. We are just about five years removed from the devastation of Superstorm Sandy so we know the pain they are going through as well as the challenges that they will be facing over the coming months and years. The relief efforts are just beginning and I encourage anyone with the means to do so to contribute to organizations that will be helping. The Jersey Shore was helped in

our time of need; let’s show our fellow Americans that we have their back in their time of need.

The highlight of this past summer – as it has been since 1995 – was the SummerFest concer t series.

While the first two concerts had to be postponed due to rain, we still had four great concerts. This year, we welcomed back The Infernos, Rubix Kube and the Amish Outlaws and saw the SummerFest debut of Garden State Radio. We also saw four great fireworks shows.

In the coming weeks, we will meet to discuss this year’s series and begin planning next year’s.

In addition, the SummerFest series included

several other family events including three drive-in movies, the National Night Out Against Crime and Kids Day Celebration and the Annual Car Show. The Car Show has become one of the biggest and best car shows in New Jersey.

I would like to thank the sponsors that made this year’s SummerFest a success including presenting sponsor Pine Belt Motors.

Our sponsors make it possible to hold these events and make them free to attend for the citizens of Brick Township.

This summer also saw the return of the Brick Farmers’ Market. We created the Farmers’ Market in 2015 and every year it has gotten

bigger and better. This year, we expanded the hours of the market to make it more available. This year’s market runs every Saturday until September 23 and is open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. So please make sure you visit the last few of the year. The market will be back next May and we will continue to look for more vendors to offer an even larger variety of foods and goods.

In addition to these events, our Recreation Department hosted three concerts at Traders Cove Park. These concerts are becoming more and more popular. These concerts are more intimate than our SummerFest concerts and provide hundreds of people with an enjoyable

Freeholder Vicari Announces Specialized Training For Modern Businesses

employed here within our borders,” Vicari said.

Healthcare for instance is one of the county’s largest and fastest-growing industries, he said.

“Our nursing programs provide graduates for local hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes and other health care businesses throughout the county,” Vicari said.

“Following this successful model, we hope other clean, high-tech industries will be attracted to our homegrown talent.”

A lifelong educator, Vicari is also liaison to the Ocean County Workforce Investment Board and the Department of Business Development and Tourism.

With specialized training, not only will our graduates find local employment, but businesses will be encouraged to move and expand into Ocean County to take advantage of a highly skilled

and talented workforce,” he said.

The Ocean County Vocational Technical School already offers career majors in over 40 areas for students going on to college or directly into the workforce.

Classes are offered at eight different facilities around the county.

The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) in Stafford Township provides some of the county’s topranked high school students specialized honors curriculum focused on marine and environmental science.

Culinary arts students receive on-the-job training at Cuisine on the Green restaurant in Little Egg Harbor Township.

“We’re training our students so Ocean County will be able to compete in the ever-changing global economy,” Vicari said.

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Last year Ocean County Vo-Tech graduated 77 certified apprentices in electricity work, plumbing, HVAC and machine trades. Each of those graduates is now

working in their specialized field, Vicari said.

The Vo-Tech’s programs are geared not just to high school students, but adults as well.

“We have the facilities and

evening on the Barnegat Bay. They also hosted three Movies in the Park in our neighborhood parks. Again, we will be bringing these events back next summer.

Overall it was an excellent summer in Brick Township.

We will begin working soon to plan next summer’s schedule of activities and I invite you to share your thoughts on what we did that you enjoyed, ideas for new programs and events for consideration and your suggestions on how to improve what we offer. Feel free to email me at mayor@ twp.brick.nj.us, reach me on Twitter at @MayorDucey or tune in to one of my Facebook Live events and share your thoughts with me.

programs to retrain adults who may be working in retail or other declining professions and are looking to improve their career outlook for the future,” Vicari said.

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Brick Schools Finish Parking Lot Updates Ahead Of First Day

By Sara Grillo BRICK – Things will look a little different this year when students and staff of Brick Township Public Schools return for the 2017-2018 school year.

Over the summer, the east parking lot at Brick Township High School was resurfaced with asphalt and paving markings, and the parking area at the Veterans Memorial Complex was reconfigured and repaved with new bus drop-off and pick up areas, allowing for a much better flow of traffic.

“The Veterans Memorial Complex, home to Veterans Memorial Elementary and Middle schools, has adjusted the bus parking configuration and the traffic flow for both the middle and elementary schools.

We are very happy to be able to complete these much needed projects,” said Acting Superintendent, Dennis Filippone Other projects in the school district included a new outdoor track at BTHS Keller Memorial Field and a new roof at the Warren H. Wolf Elementary School.

“We are excited for our students and staff to return for the 17-18 School year. Several large projects are near completion or will be completed by the fi rst day of school.

Our east parking lot has been repaved and

the HS track at Keller Memorial Field will be ready sometime in mid-September. We are grateful to our Central Administrative staff and BOE for continuing to make much needed improvements at BTHS,” said BTHS Principal William Kleissler.

Brick Township Public Schools remind parents to take the following safety measures with their children: • Parents should tell their children to look both ways in the parking lot. Even though it might not be a street, cars and buses are coming and going, so looking left and right for traffic is important.

• Please obey the bus lines and car lines.

• No running, horseplay or goofi ng off should be tolerated in the parking lot.

School parking lots can be very busy in both the mornings and afternoons, when children arrive at school and when they are dismissed for the day. Making sure that no one gets hurt is a primary concern of the school board and staff, and requires participation by all. While the school board encourages students to take the bus to school to free up unnecessary traffic, there are designated areas for parents to drop off and pick up their children. Parents are advised to be cautious and follow the flow of traffic in these areas.

New Jersey Natural Gas To Hold Energy Assistance Days

WALL – New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) encourages residents struggling to pay their energy bills to attend one of its upcoming Energy Assistance Days. Whether on a limited income or faced with unanticipated financial hardship, there are energy assistance and home energy-improvement programs available for households of varying income levels.

Representatives from NJNG and state-designated agencies will work with community members to identify which programs best fit their needs and assist with the application process.

To qualify and apply for energy-assistance programs, participants must provide: • Valid identification • Proof of income and social security cards for all household members • Proof of home ownership or rental agreement • Recent copies of both natural gas and electric utility bills Energy Assistance Days provide the opportunity for residents to learn how to manage energy bills and prepare for the

winter season. For more information, or to connect with an NJNG energy assistance specialist, call 800-221-0051 or e-mail energyassist@njng.com.

Jackson: Wednesday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jackson Township Senior Center, 40 Don Connor Blvd.

Toms River: Friday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road Brick: Monday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Church of the Visitation, 755 Mantoloking Road Bayville: Friday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, Fr. Brennan Hall, 33 Woodland Avenue Long Beach Island: Tuesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd.

In addition, NJNG offers free energy assistance presentations to community organizations. To reserve your date, please contact NJNG’s energy assistance department at 732-938-1296 or energyassist@ njng.com. Additional information is available at njng.com.

Osbornville Baptist Church Soup Kitchen

BRICK – The Osbornville Baptist Church hosts a soup kitchen, Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at 366 Drum Point Rd. All are welcome to come and join us at the Soup Kitchen no matter what situations they are in.

Donations are taken year round. They are in need of broth, vegetables, stew, chili, hash browns, fruit, rice, noodles, spices, bar soap, paper goods and dry mixed drinks such as teas or punch.

For more information, visit obcnj.org/ soup-kitchen.html.

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Questions, But Fewer People, At Sandy Info Session

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Nearly five years after Superstorm Sandy, residents are still looking for help navigating the government assistance programs, but there are fewer needing help now than there had been.

An information session was held in the Toms River municipal building to give impacted homeowners guidance in going through the process.

Lisa Ryan, spokesperson for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, said that about 55 households were served at the session. This is a much lower number than when they started having sessions in 2014.

These days, sessions average around 50 households, she said. Some residents they will see at a few sessions a year, as they have intricate issues that need to be worked out.

The questions that homeowners bring to these sessions run the gamut, she said, and are very specific to each home. It could be about flooring, or air conditioning. Some are finishing up their projects, and some are still in the beginning stages. It could be about contractor performance. The contractor might be taking too long on a project, or the work is substandard. “They might want to know how to file a complaint because

they feel it’s risen to the level of fraud.”

Statewide, there are approximately 7,600 homeowners in RREM (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Elevation and Mitigation), Ryan reported. Of those, 5,428 have completed construction and the remainder are in construction. Furthermore, there are 700 of those in construction that are able to live out of their homes while they are working on them.

The DCA hosted the session, and had their own staff from the Sandy Recovery Division and Housing Recovery Centers there.

Spots were given to other departments such as the Rental Assistance Program, the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, and RREM project managers.

People at a front desk spoke to people coming in, trying to figure out what their status was so they could direct them to the right table. Paperwork was laid out about such things as Energy Star compliance, green construction, and the New Jersey Hardest Hit Fund. There was also a RREM tip sheet about how to work with contractors.

Dave Miller came down from Keansburg to get more information. He had questions about an amendment to his grant. One thing that was helpful was he was able to meet his advisor in person.

“It was nice talking to them face to face,” he said. “They probably get 100 emails a day, if not 200.”

He said that even though the process is a maze of paperwork, the people at these events are professionals who really know their stuff and genuinely want to help.

Frank Markovics had to evacuate his house on Long Beach Island and stay with family during the years it took to rebuild and raise his home. The first floor was totally destroyed.

Overall, he and his daughter-in-law said that their experience with the RREM program was good, and that the people they’ve spoken to have been helpful. They attended the session for help with their asbestos manifest so they can get final inspection and final reimbursement with the program.

For more information, contact the DCA’s Sandy Constituent Services Office by calling 609-292-3750 or by emailing sandy. recovery@dca.nj.gov.

For more information on the Sandy Recovery Housing Counseling Program and the Rental Assistance Program, visit renewjerseystronger.org/homeowners/sandyrecovery-housing-counseling-program and nj.gov/dca/hmfa/homeownership/owners/ ssbg/indiw.formspub.previewex.shtml.

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Ocean Children’s Theater Co. Wraps Up Into The Woods Jr.

–Photos by Lorrie Toscano Local children perform in Into the Woods Jr., which was produced by the non-profit Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. WHITING – Sisters Juliet and Olivia Sereda spent this past weekend regaling the excitement of the past few weeks. They both just finished performing as cast members in Into the Woods Jr., produced

by Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. (OCTC), a Whiting-based non-profit theatre company that provides arts education, enrichment and performance opportunities for area youth.

When asked about what these productions meant to her, Olivia said, “OCTC gives me the opportunity to live-out my passion for singing and acting, while being a part of a community of young artists.”

Her sister Juliet echoed Olivia’s sentiments, and her mother, Lindsay Sereda, added, “My daughter has Down Syndrome; working with OCTC has helped her to come-out of her shell. I see a great amount of growth in her self-esteem, confidence,

communication, and social skills.”

The teachers are so very pleased with this last production. Artistic Director Michael Grande said, “It’s such a rewarding experience to share our love of the performing arts with our students. We are so blessed to witness these students growing as performers and to sharing their gifts with the world.”

Ocean Children’s Theatre Co. has students from various parts of Ocean County, including Manchester Township, Toms River, Brick and New Egypt.

Board President Lu-Ann Cirone is a strong advocate for a fully inclusive program. OCTC is open to students of various levels of experience and to children with special needs. The next production is Annie Jr. and the show will take place on the weekend of December 8. For more information, please visit oceantheatreco.org or call 732-444-3275.

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Bartley Healthcare To Offer Bereavement Support Group

JACKSON – Bartley Healthcare is partnering with Holisticare Hospice to host a Bereavement Support Group every other month. We are all affected by grief and loss at some point in our lives, and everyone grieves in his or her own way. There are many different forms of grief, but you may want to consider a support group, where everyone gives and takes, and you are not alone.

Many grieving people wonder if they would benefit from joining a support group. Support groups offer a few gifts: they provide hope, they can help a griever find new empathy, new understandings, and renewed strengths, and they can reaffirm that one is not alone. Grief is experienced in so many different ways – physical, emotional, and spiritual, and one needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief.

Anyone can attend this support group.

You may have anticipatory grief, you may be grieving the loss of a loved one, or you may be a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. This Bereavement Support Group has been created for anyone

who would like a listening ear, or would like to listen to others share their feelings and emotions.

The second Bereavement Support Group meeting will be hosted by Holisticare Hospice at Bartley Healthcare, at 175 Bartley Road in Jackson, on September 27 at 4 p.m. There will be light refreshments served. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to Lindsay, Marketing Coordinator, at 732-370-4700 x1368, or lconstantino@bartleyhealthcare.com.

For over 31 years, Bartley Healthcare has provided quality individual focused memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services for residents on its 25acre campus in Jackson, NJ. Founded in 1985, Bartley Healthcare has long been recognized as an award winning, quality leader with the experience in memory care, skilled nursing, post-acute care, and assisted living. Bartley Healthcare is Joint Commission accredited, with special certification for their Memory Care and Post-Acute Programs. For more information, visit our website: bartleyhealthcare.com or call today at 732-370-4700.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Next year, drivers will be able to make left turns out of the shopping centers anchored by Target and Michael’s, officials said.

The median between the northbound and southbound lanes on Hooper Avenue will be opened to accommodate a new traffic signal and configuration that will allow drivers to make left turns out of each parking lot, and to cross the street into each other’s lots.

Currently, if you need to go north on Hooper out of the shopping center where Michael’s is, you would have to drive south first. There isn’t a way to head north again without taking two U-turns or sneaking through back roads and residential areas.

Similarly, if you are in the shopping center where Target and Lowe’s is, there is no easy way to head south. You would have to go north and make a U-turn on Indian Hill Road in order to go south. However, most drivers just go out

of the entrance near Chili’s and turn around in the parking lot in front of the mattress store across the street.

“The Engineering Department has already developed a conceptual improvement plan for the signal to allow left turns onto Hooper Avenue from the shopping centers on each side of Hooper Avenue,” Freeholder John Kelly said in a press release. “This is a heavily traveled area of the Hooper Avenue corridor.

We believe this change will have a positive outcome with traffic safety and accessibility.”

The shopping center on the east side of Hooper Avenue is called the Ocean Center and the west side shopping center is the Commons at Hooper.

According to a press release, county representatives spoke to the owners of both shopping centers to discuss the change, and they liked the changes.

The changes are expected to be finished by the spring of 2018, the release stated.

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“Forsythe In Art” Opening Reception At National Wildlife Refuge

GALLOWAY – Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Forsythe are hosting an opening reception for the public to view and purchase recent paintings by Alice McEnerney Cook from 4 to 7 p.m. on September 23.

The opening reception of the exhibit, called Forsythe in Art, is the capstone of a two-year collaboration among the refuge, Friends of Forsythe, and award-winning regional artist Alice McEnerney Cook that captures refuge habitats, such as salt marsh, beach, freshwater wetlands, upland forest, and wilderness as they transform from one season to the next.

As Refuge Manager Virginia Rettig enthusiastically states, “We are very excited to be offering a first-ever art show that depicts refuge landscapes, tells the story of how they are important for wildlife and people, and that they are changing. We encourage the public to visit us and take advantage of this unique opportunity.”

In addition to being an art show, this is also a fundraising event for the Friends of Forsythe to help support educational programs and public engagement projects that will introduce more people to the “fragile beauty and enduring resilience” of the area, as stated by Alice McEnerney Cook, and to also develop signage in public access areas of the refuge.

She goes on to say, in regards to the habitats found at Forsythe, “they also give me hope that humanity can be a keystone species that holds ecosystems together, rather than an invasive species that destroys habitats through human activity.”

The art will be on exhibit September 23 through November 1 at the refuge’s Visitor Information Center in Galloway Township.

Viewing is by appointment through the Friends of Forsythe, who can be reached at 609-6521665, ext. 7121. Visit our Facebook page to learn more about additional special programs connected to the exhibit.

Is Your Yard Jersey Friendly?

OCEAN COUNTY – Did you know that excess fertilizers are polluting our rivers, lakes and bays? The chemicals in fertilizers wash into New Jersey’s waterways from hundreds of thousands of lawns in the state.

To have clean drinking water and healthy waterways for fishing and swimming in New Jersey, citizens of New Jersey need to find ways to keep those chemicals from getting into our waterways, including the Barnegat Bay. Learn how you can help at the new site Jersey-Friendly Yards at jerseyyards.org.

Jersey-Friendly Yards was developed by the Barnegat Bay Partnership and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to help educate New Jersey residents about low-impact landscaping techniques.

The new site highlights ways that you can minimize fertilizer use at your home, and shows native plants that you can add to your landscaping that require little irrigation, are pest resistant and attract pollinators like butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects.

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Epilepsy Is On The Rise In New Jersey

NEW JERSEY – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that the number of adults and children living with active epilepsy is at an all-time high. At least 3.4 million people in the United States live with seizures, including 470,000 children. The number of adults rose from 2.3 million in 2010 to 3 million in 2015 and the number of children with epilepsy rose from 450,000 in 2007 to 470,000 in 2015. It is important to note that this report only accounts for individuals with active epilepsy, as the number of people with a history of epilepsy or seizures is much greater.

This report confirms that epilepsy has been under-reported and is not a rare condition.

Epilepsy presents substantial individual and societal barriers that vary in both severity and impact. Affecting people of all ages, races and ethnicities, with a significant burden on those with lower incomes, the increased prevalence of epilepsy in the United States calls for a national and localized public health response.

The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey (EFNJ) will continue to fight every day to improve the lives of the 92,700 New Jersey residents including 12,000 children who are currently impacted

by epilepsy and their family caregivers.

EFNJ offers a variety of programs and services to individuals in New Jersey living with epilepsy and their families including; seizure recognition and first aid trainings on the medical, educational and social impact of epilepsy; Camp NOVA, a one week overnight summer camp for young people in an environment filled with fun experiences and memories that last a lifetime and Community Impact Boards that focus on expanding the quantity and quality of our services.

EFNJ also has a variety of fundraising and awareness building events such as Glow Walk Run! A Family Fun Walk, Costume Contest & Sanctioned 5K happening Saturday, October 28 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

The Family Resource Network (FRN) is a comprehensive, family-focused organization designed to meet the growing need for community-based programs and services to this rising population. FRN’s network agencies are: Autism Family Services of NJ, Caregivers of NJ, Epilepsy Foundation of NJ and the Family Support Center of NJ. Please visit familyresourcenetwork.org for more information or call 800-336-5843.

Fundraisers At Jersey Shore Animal Center

BRICK – Jersey Shore Animal Center is hosting a ‘No Flea’ Flea Market on September 10 at the Elks Lodge on Old Hooper Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To reserve a table to sell your unwanted items, contact Jersey Shore Animal Center. All proceeds will go toward caring for the animals, and you get to keep any money you make.

The 6th Annual Beach to Bay 5K and Family Fun Walk is on Saturday, October 7 at Brick Beach III, Route 35 North. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit the website or stop by

the shelter at 185 Brick Blvd. The event is dog friendly! To become a sponsor or vendor, call Jaime at 732-920-1600.

A Paint Your Pet fundraiser for the animals is on Sunday, October 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Pino’s Palette in Sea Girt Square, 2100 Route 35. Painters have their choice of painting their pet on a canvas or tote bag.

For more information on any of these events, contact Jersey Shore Animal Center at jersey shoreanimalcenter.org or call 732-920-1600.

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Prescription Drug Abuse On Forefront Of Heroin Epidemic Police Urge Residents To Turn In Unused Prescriptions

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Heroin mixed with fentanyl has become a deadly concoction, and police said that the best way for everyday people to fight this epidemic is to drop off unused prescriptions in designated areas.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office records numbers of overdoses and Narcan reversals. Narcan is a chemical spray that fi rst responders and school districts have that can cancel the effects of an overdose.

According to their figures, this is the status of the opioid epidemic in Ocean County: • 2012: 53 overdoses.

• 2013: 112 overdoses.

• 2014: 101 overdoses. The county began using Narcan in April, and had 129 reversals.

• 2015: 118 overdoses. 272 Narcan reversals.

• 2016: 209 overdoses. 502 Narcan reversals. The number of overdoses is higher than previously reported, because earlier articles were published before the toxicology investigations were done on some deaths.

• 2017: 84 overdoses. 201 Narcan reversals. This number is accurate as of August 1. Similarly, this number might go up after toxicology results are in.

It also means that in the fi rst 185 days of the year, there has been approximately one death every two days.

In an effort to get unused medications away from drug dealers and addicts, the county has collected 12 tons of prescriptions since the program began in 2013, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said. For many, the use of heroin starts with the abuse of prescription medications.

The goal is to get these medications off the streets so that they can’t be used or sold, he said during a presentation at the Southern Service Center in Stafford Township.

“It may not seem like a lot,” to drop off medications. However, some medications have a street value of up to $40 a pill.

Several municipalities have drop-off boxes where you can dispose of your medications any day. Call your local government to fi nd out when and where you can drop off your unused prescriptions. Officials have said that dumping them in the toilet or in the garbage is not safe because the chemicals eventually get into the drinking water.

“Law enforcement can’t do this all by itself,” he said.

“It all starts with prescription pills,” he said. People enter your house for any number of reasons. Either they are there to work as a contractor, or maybe you are selling your house and a realtor brings a potential client in. These people ask to use the bathroom. “They’ll take a few pills from the medicine cabinet and you wouldn’t even know.”

Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari told the group assembled that he knows how they feel. He’ll get a prescription and hold onto it. “Then six months later I can’t remember what it’s for.”

These pills stay in a home for years, and no one will even know if they go missing, he said.

The impact of a drug addiction spreads beyond just the addict, he said. Friends, families, co-workers, and others in that person’s circle of influence are affected.

“Drugs don’t have an impact on one person but the whole family,” he said.

Stafford Mayor John Spodofora continued on that idea. While the number of deaths attributed to overdoses is staggering, there are other figures that are not as well known.

Injuries, suicides, and robberies to fuel a drug habit are hard to count.

“This is a war. This is an actual war,” he said. “If you see something wrong, if something looks suspicious, feel free to contact the police department.”

He thanked seniors for turning in their medications, and urged them to tell their friends and family to do so, as well. He asked that they not get flushed or thrown in the garbage, because then the chemicals will fi nd their way back to the drinking water supply. Stafford town hall on Bay Avenue has a drop off location.

Stafford Police Chief Thomas Dellane said it was rewarding to see all the medications come in, because it means that there’s less out there for people to steal. He also noted that on occasion the police come out to communities to make collections.

The police have changed their tactics over the years, he said. A lot has changed since the “war on drugs” in the 1980s. “We thought we could arrest people and throw them into jail and thought it could end the supply chain,” he said, noting that it does not work that way.

Enforcement and arrests remain a key principle, but there are two more elements that are just as important, he said. The fi rst is education – going into schools and other places and letting people know how dangerous this is.

While education aims to stop people from starting, treatment – the third principle – is designed to help people who are already addicted.

Having a licensed social worker available to the police to make referrals for people to go into special programs has helped a lot of people, he said. It does more than just arresting someone who was doing something wrong. It breaks up the cycle of behavior that would cause that person to continue to commit crimes. It has also saved an estimated 400 hours of police work in responding to repeat offenders.

“It’s better than putting a Band-Aid on it,” he said.

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Golf Digest conducted two tests that prove hearing’s link to the golf links: Depicted below are a summary of the results: From 150 Yards In: Ten golfers with handicaps between four and 16 hit 18 balls each to a green 150 yards away with and without earmuffs. Without earmuffs, the group hit the green 67 percent of the time. With earmuffs, the group hit the green only 53 percent of the time.

Judging Your Putts: Ten golfers with handicaps between two and 17 hit a variety of 48 putts with three identical putters, with and without earmuffs.

Without earmuffs, golfers correctly guessed the putts’ outcome (long, short,

just right) 59 percent of the time. With earmuffs, players guessed correctly only 40 percent of the time.

Arnold Palmer has been an active wearer of hearing aids for many years.

Golf Digest interviewed Mr. Palmer about the benefits of wearing hearing aids when golfi ng. Mr. Palmer said, “Your eyes are key on the golf course but I can tell you that your ears are equally important to playing good golf.”

Thus, if you’re an avid golfer suffering from hearing loss, you may want to have your hearing tested to determine whether hearing aids can be beneficial to you, in particular, helping your golf game and lowering your handicap.

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OHI Opens Its Sixth Ocean County Health Center

BRICK – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center (FQHC), opened its sixth site in Ocean County at 1608 Route 88, Suite 207 in Brick and is accepting new patients.

The Brick Health Center, formerly run by Ocean Medical Center, has six exam rooms.

OHI’s medical services include internal medicine, family medicine and a range of pediatric services. Women’s Health services are being planned for the future.

Brick Health Center, now owned and operated by OHI, is working in partnership with Ocean Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health to include all current and new patients referred by Ocean Medical Center, in addition to accepting all new patients.

All patients of the Brick Health Center also have access to many other services OHI offers at its five other health center locations throughout Ocean County. OHI’s services include dental, podiatry, behav-

ioral health, social services and on-site pharmacies. Patients also have access to LabCorp services at all OHI health centers and the award-winning Patient Portal that allows patients to access to their medical records online.

Dr. Jay V. Wortzel and his Clinical Team are currently seeing patients at the Brick Health Center, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are subject to seasonal changes.

Dr. Theresa Berger, President and CEO of OHI, said, “OHI is proud to be able to reach out to more residents of Ocean County by opening our sixth facility. Our Brick location demonstrates the demand for more accessibility to care within the community, and we are honored to be able to deliver these needed services.”

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Last month I wrote an article entitled, Alzheimer’s is A Guessing Game.

Afterward, many of you emailed and shared your personal stories about this, and some were delightful, others heartbreaking.

I truly understand. It brings to the forefront of my mind a woman named Mary, who I met at a Florida nursing home in the 90’s.

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Today’s column will focus on natural remedies that support brain health and memory.

Keep in mind that anything you want to try, please ask your physician if it’s right for you since I am not a doctor and besides, individual response varies. Now, for some intelligent brain-loving options, all available at health food stores nationwide (and possibly in your garden)!

Lion’s Mane This is a medicinal mushroom, not an animal-derived furry ingredient. It is classified as a nootrope. Have you ever heard of that word before?

Nootropics (“noah-trope-icks”) are defined as substances that can improve cognitive function. Nootropic substances, whether they are medications or supplements, simply contain supportive nutrients that will help you maintain optimal brain function.

Lion’s Mane is known botanically as Hericium erinaceus, and it possesses well-known regenerative effects. There’s an active ingredient in Lion’s Mane mushroom promotes the growth of nerve cells in the brain. When you grow new nerve cells, it’s helpful right?

Nootropes are the way of the world, and

even kids know about them because on the street, they are termed “smart pills.” Some college kids like nootropic supplements to help them get through finals and exams.

Bacopa Monnieri There is a gorgeous white flower that is a nootropic herb. It helps you maintain optimal brain function due to its strong, protective effect on one particular memory-compound called acetylcholine.

Bacopa blocks acetylcholinesterase (which breaks down acetylcholine), and remember now, that acetylcholine is a highly desired neurotransmitter!

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) Gotu kola, commonly called pennywort, contains compounds that support neurotrophin secretion. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor or BDNF is the most well-studied of the neurotrophins. It helps maintain brain integrity, and signals nerve cells to survive and differentiate. Gotu kola seems to help with mental fatigue.

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–Photo by Sara Grillo James Fakult, President of JCP&L and Joe Hill, President of Pine Belt Nissan, kick off a promotion offering a $10,000 rebate on the 2017 Nissan Leaf.

By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Some people may feel that electric cars are merely transportation for hippies and millennials. But a new offer between Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and Nissan is offering a $10,000 rebate to customers interested in going electric. The offer applies to the 2017 all-electric Nissan Leaf.

“I’m excited to introduce a great, great offer and take a look at this all-electric vehicle. It’s a super opportunity for our customers,” said James Fakult, President of JCP&L at an August 17 kick-off event at Pine Belt Nissan on Route 37.

In order to qualify, JCP&L customers only need to produce two items: a copy of their electric bill and an official program flyer, and bring them both to a participating Nissan dealership. The offer runs until September 30.

Mark Durbin, Energy Delivery & State Communications Manager at JCP&L said that Nissan approached them asking if they could offer the deal to their electric customers, and they said yes. In addition to the $10,000 rebate, Durbin said the federal government also offers up to $7,500 in tax credits for electric vehicles, and in New Jersey plug-in vehicles are exempt from sales tax.

“You can come in here and do pretty well, save almost half the price of a vehicle,” he said.

The 2017 Nissan Leaf, which retails from $30,000 to $36,000, can drive for a smooth, quiet 107 miles on a single charge, gives off zero emissions and comes in three trim models. Its seats are leather, heated and its hatchback-style trunk can fit up to five suitcases.

Pine Belt Nissan Sales Representative Stefano Albanese explained the biggest difference between the Leaf and a traditional gas car – “filling it up.”

“Unlike taking the time out of your day getting gas or even an oil change, you just plug it in,” he said.

Albanese said there’s two ways of charging the Leaf while on the go: a quick charge that takes 30 minutes and gives you about an 80 percent charge, or using a triple charge cord found at dealerships or one of 30,000 public electric charging stations.

Pine Belt Nissan President Joe Hill said there are two charging stations at the dealership that customers can use for free, even overnight.

They can come in handy, especially for people

traveling down Route 37 on their way back from the beach.

Hitting a “zero emissions” button near the Leaf’s steering wheel will bring up a list of the eight closest charging stations on your navigation panel. It will also free up more miles to drive, but slow the acceleration a bit.

Another perk: instead of guessing how many miles you have left to drive based on how close your gas gauge is to empty, the Leaf counts the miles down as your drive.

Hill said Pine Belt Nissan sells a good amount of Leafs, considering Toms River is not a big metropolitan area.

“We sell probably over the year a dozen or so, which in this area is not bad,” he said, adding, “You don’t get that many commuters from Toms River to New York City.”

The Leaf has been the most popular electric car for the dealership, and a good fit for someone who is environmentally conscious and not commuting hundreds of miles a day.

“Electric vehicles are becoming more popular as people recognize the environmental and sustainability benefits they offer,” said Fakult in a statement. “This rebate from Nissan is designed to help get even more of these environmentally friendly vehicles on the road.”

The Nissan Leaf has been around since 2010.

“Despite its age, it’s still doing well,” said Cynthia Maves, who manages business development for the Leaf.

Although its design has stayed the same, there have been substantial improvements since 2010, such as a bigger battery and better heating system.

“You’re actually getting more range on the same amount of battery power now than back in 2012,” she said.

Consumers can expect to see a redesigned body style and an even bigger battery in the 2018 Leaf model, which prices and specs will be released for in September.

Maves also said state colleges like Rutgers University may currently be using some Leaf cars for transporting students around campus, and Indiana University just acquired four.

For a copy of the official program flyer and a list of all participating dealerships, visit firstenergycorp.com/nissanrebateNJ. For information about the Nissan Leaf, visit nissanusa.com/ electric-cars/leaf.

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Ocean County College To Offer Pet Therapy Certification

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s Depar t ment of Continuing & Professional Education, in partnership with Compassionate Canine Training, is offering Pet Therapy Preparation and Certification. The need for certified teams in Ocean County is far beyond the number of dogs being trained. This new hands-on training course is geared for dog/handler teams (owner/pet) and will help meet that need.

Pet therapy visits enrich lives, encourage personal connections, and also provide the dogs with an opportunity to use interactive skills that help keep them mentally and physically fit.

In Pet Therapy Preparation and Certification, you and your pet will receive handson training so you are both ready to be tested/certified as a Therapy Dog Team and be able to go out and visit people in need.

NOTE: Dogs do NOT need to be “perfect” but should like meeting new people and have a basis in obedience (sit, stay, come, down, and loose leash walking).

This certification allows you and your dog, as a Therapy Dog Team, to volunteer

Ocean County 4-H Gift Basket Auction LAKEWOOD – The 8th Annual Ocean County 4-H Gift Basket Auction is on Friday, October 27 at 6 p.m. at the Woodlake Country Club, 25 New Hampshire Ave. Tickets must be pre-purchased in advance for $40, which includes a sit down dinner of chicken, beef or pasta with vegetables, salad, dessert and beverage, as well as one sheet of white tickets for baskets. A cash bar and 50/50 will be available.

Make checks payable to 4-H Leaders Association. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County 4-H Leaders Association for 4-H Youth Development programs, activities and Fair expenses.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

For additional information, contact Tamara Pellien, 4-H Agent at 732-349-1227 or visit nj4h.rutgers.edu or ocean.njaes. rutgers.edu.

Ocean County Hunger Relief Volunteers OCEAN COUNTY – Volunteers are the foundation of Ocean County Hunger Relief.

From conducting a food drive, picking up, delivering, sorting, and distributing food, placing food requests, data entry, maintenance, etc.

If interested, call the administrative office at 732-505-HELP for further information.

with Caregiver Canines® and perform home visits to the local senior community as well as hospitals, assisted living facilities, schools, and businesses that allow pet therapy visitations.

Classes meet on Saturdays, September 16 to October 7, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., plus the certification evaluation will be scheduled for Saturday, October 14.

To register, call the Ocean County College Department of Continuing & Professional Education at 732-255-0404 or visit ocean.edu/cpe.htm (type in keyword “Pet Therapy” or course title “Pet Therapy Preparation and Certification”).

Dog trainer Kelly M. Keeney is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and a Certified Behavior Adjustment

Training Instructor (CBATI). She provides effective, fun, healthy, and positive YES-based training for pets and their family.

Caregiver Canines® is a local non-profit that provides joy and companionship to the elderly and homebound by bringing canine therapy teams directly to them in the comfort of their own homes.

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By Sara Grillo MANCHESTER – A hockey co-op with Point Pleasant Boro is coming to Manchester Township High School this year.

Rocky Raimondi brought a team of reinforcements – incoming MTHS freshmen wearing specially made gold hockey jerseys emblazoned with a royal blue “M” – to a recent Board of Education meeting.

Raimondi said he had the jerseys made up for the boys to show team pride, and also thanked the school board for the opportunity to bring hockey to Manchester.

He said the boys have been practicing at least twice a month up until June in order

to stay fresh.

There will be tryouts to see where each player’s skill set lies, but it’s anticipated that all the hockey hopefuls will get ice time during the upcoming fall season.

Manchester will add six or seven players to create a combined hockey team of 2025. There’s a new hockey coach at Point Pleasant Borough this year, and Raimondi said there’s a big parent booster club to support the kids.

As far as a team logo goes, he said they might have combined logos with the Point Pleasant Panthers. The two schools already share gold as a school color.

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Patio Set - Table, metal, tiled, 7’ long; 8 chairs and umbrella. Very good condition. $350 firm. 732-2409076 or 732-503-6050.

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Rental or Sale - Homestead Run Adult 55+. Community Clubhouse.

2 BR, 1 or 1.5 Bath. Available immediately. Call 732-370-2300. (41)

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PUBLIC NOTICE - The Ocean Gate Board of Education has a vacant Board Member seat for a term expiring December 2017. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and resume to John Failla, Business Administrator/ Board Secretary, 126 W. Arverne Ave., P.O. Box 478, Ocean Gate, NJ 08740. Letters of interest and resumes must be received no later than 4:00 PM on September 15, 2017 to be considered for the vacant Board Member seat. John Failla. Business Administrator/Board Secretary. (38)

Yard Sale September 9 and 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - 2 Nelson Court, HCCF. Furniture, Christmas, collectables, jewelry, dishes, electronics and more.

(38) Annual Community Yard Sale Homestead Run- Rte.70 ½ mi w/o Whitesville Rd. Toms River Saturday 9/9 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius.

732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash Paid - For vintage saxophones and World War II military items.

E-mail: mymilitarytoys@optonline. net or call 609-581-8290.

(33) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Help Wanted FT/PT Weekend CNA/CHHA The Pines at Whiting is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living Unit and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Full Time 3-11.

Excellent benefit package for Full Time employees. Stop in today to learn more.

Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7 Special weekend rates of $14 - $16/hour depending on community. Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org (32) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating 50 years of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com.

See all our anniversary and monthly specials. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) My 2 Girls Cleaning Service Fall Cleaning Specials - A package to meet all your needs. Bonded and insured. Same teams.

Please call Donna at 732-9148909 or 732-232-7058.

(40) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (39) All Around Yard And Home Maintenance – Outdoor, indoor work done to your satisfaction. Spring thru Winter. Cleaning, home repairs, yard upgrades, etc. References upon request. Very diligent. Fair estimates.

Eddie Zsoka 732-608-4781. (37)

Now Hiring Property Inspectors - FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@ comcast.net or msangelabove@ comcast.net. 732-766-4425, 201259-0734. Ask for Mel. (44)

Interior and Exterior Painting – Insured all calls returned.

References available. Free estimates. Lic # VH4548900. Tommy call 609-661-1657.

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Cleaning Serive - Experience preferred. Car necessary. Monday through Friday. Call Donna at 732914-8909 or 732-232-7058.

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Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678.

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Per Diem Hair Dresser - The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a Per Diem Hair dresser to work 2-3 days a week in our Continuing Care Retirement Community. The ideal candidate must have an active license in the State of New Jersey. Interested candidates can apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759/Phone 732-849-2047/ Fax 732-350-0540/email rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (32) Laundromat Attendant - For PT/FT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(38) Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for part time waitstaff/servers a.m. and p.m. shifts available, dietary aides, PT dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (32) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling.

Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732505-8000 today. . (t/n)

Services Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (39)

All In 1 Handyman/General Contracting - Painting, kitchens, bath, basements, etc. Remodeled, flooring, carpentry, roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, etc. “Any to do list.” No job too big or small, we do it all. $ave - Veterans discount. Call Clark 732-850-5060. (t/n) A&K Pool Service - Now scheduling pool closings, safety covers & liners. Free estimates.

732-557-5066.

(39) Fall Gardening & Organic Lawn Care – Seeding aeration composting.

Planting and design - shrubs perennials bulbs, maintenance pruning, beds, fertilizing. DIY help. Senior discount. Experienced master gardeners.

Richard/Joe 732-232-8144.

(41) All American Home Health Care All phases of home health care.

Professional, 25 years experience.

Live in, full or part time, or hourly.

Skip the rest, hire the best.Senior discounts. 732-664-3605.

(15) Buy Direct Flooring -Cortec plus cork back luxury vinyl, RITZ, glue luxury vinyl $2.65 installed, plush, berber $1.65 installed. Remnants, restretches. Doug 732-504-9286.

(41) JoAnn’s Angels - A non-agency Care-Giving Team for seniors at home. Over 25 years experience with all aspects of at home care. Per day or live in. A call or a text our way will insure peace of mind for your loved ones. 732-278-3770.

(39) Babysitter Available - In my home, jackson area. Excellent references, days only. My home. You drop off and pick up. Betsy 646-897-5816.

(39) Custom Shelving – Organize your walk-in closets, kitchen, living room, basement, garage. Solid wood shelving made and installed. Builds bookcases. Strong, beautiful, affordable. Call Gus’s Woodwork 732-363-6292.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat.

Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low spring rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or (40) 732-814-4851. Thank you.

Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)

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Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

The Original Family Fence A fully licensed and insured company in Ocean County has specialized in unique fence repairs and installations around the Garden State for over 35 years. We want your gate repairs, sectional repairs, and new installation inquiries! No job is too small for us to tend to in a day’s time. Call us today for your free estimate You might just be surprised with what is possible. NJ LIC: 13VH09125800. Phone 732773-3933, 732-674-6644.

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Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates.

NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service.

Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Identifying Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Nursing home abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle – abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly, some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin.

The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The first sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level.

Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent.

Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspi-

cious about the injury, the problem should be addressed imme- Michael J. Deem Esq. diately. Suspicious signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause. Even more obvious signs are bedsores which are a common sign of nursing home neglect.

They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal.

Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed.

The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected, it is important to notify the authorities and contact a nursing home abuse lawyer to discuss your legal rights.

Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney.

Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways.

If you think a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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Intro To Pickle Ball & Social

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting a Pickle Ball Social. Join us for this game that combines badminton, tennis and ping pong. All equipment will be supplied.

The event will be held at Beaver Dam Creek County Park in Point Pleasant on Friday, September 22 from10 to 11:30 a.m.

– Program # 303495-2A. Another social will meet at the Tennis Courts at Tip Seaman County Park in Tuckerton on Tuesday, September 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Program #303495-2B. The fee is $5 per person.

To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean County Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number, along with program number when registering. The department also conducts many sports programs for kids through seniors.

To receive more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter, call toll free 1-877-OCPARKS or visit oceancountyparks.org.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders sponsors this program.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 TOWNSHIP OF LAKEWOOD OFFICIAL DISTRICT SPECIAL RUN-OFF ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 2017 VOTE BY MAIL NOTICE TO PERSONS WANTING MAIL-IN BALLOTS If you are a qualified and registered voter of the state who wants to vote by mail in the Special Run-Off Election for a three (3) year term for one (1) Commissioner for the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Lakewood, to be held on November 7, 2017, in conjunction with the general election, complete the application form below and send or deliver to the undersigned, or write or apply in person to the undersigned at once requesting that a mail-in ballot be forwarded to you. The request must state your home address and the address to which the ballot should be sent.

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Voters who want to vote only by mail in all future general elections in which they are eligible to vote, and who state that on their application, shall, after their initial request and without further action on their part, be provided a mail-in ballot by the County Clerk until the voter requests that the voter no longer be sent such a ballot. A voter’s failure to vote in the fourth general election following the general election at which the voter last voted may result in the suspension of that voter’s ability to receive a mail-in ballot for all future general elections unless a new application is completed and filed with the County Clerk.

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Dated: August 31, 2017 SCOTT M. COLABELLA County Clerk of Ocean County 118 Washington Street P.O. Box 2191 Toms River, New Jersey 08754-2191 USA (732) 929-2018 Email: SColabella@co.ocean.nj.us

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Thy Cavagnaro is working toward building a monument to Vietnam veterans at Gazebo Park.

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – For many veterans, the war in Vietnam was so brutal they have difficulty even talking about it.

Thy Cavagnaro doesn’t have many memories of it anymore. She just has stories her family told her. She was only 1 and a half years old. She was part of a family of five fleeing a warzone on a single motorcycle.

She was the only one facing behind them.

So she was the only one who watched as her house exploded. Her parents told her later that she was yelling “The fi re is chasing us! The fi re is chasing us!”

Her family settled in New Jersey. For a year afterward, she experienced night terrors. Those horrible details she has forgotten, but she knows there are many out there who can’t forget.

“Vietnam vets didn’t get the proper reception when they got home,” she said.

She always wanted to give thanks, but didn’t know how. Because of the way they were treated upon their return, a lot of Vietnam veterans didn’t talk about their experiences. Only in the last five years or so, did she start seeing hats or stickers.

“They had been living with that for decades,” she said. “If you were told what you did was not honorable, you wouldn’t share it except in certain company.”

A few years back, she did meet a Vietnam vet, and was able to thank him. On a whim, she asked if she could give him a hug.

“Something happened. I got emotional.”

It kick started a need in her to do more.

She started to ask parents of friends about what they would want to hear, as a way of thanks, and the consensus was “Welcome Home.” This was a statement they didn’t

get when they did return from deployment.

So now she has a sign in her car that says “Welcome Home,” for whenever she sees a car with a Vietnam bumper sticker.

But she wanted to do more. And the best way to do more is to act locally. So, she and her husband, James, are building a monument for Vietnam veterans at Gazebo Park.

This has two headstones marking other veteran contributions. It’s at the corner of Route 9 and Bay Avenue.

It would be a headstone-sized memorial, like the others. It would be facing the street so that drivers and pedestrians can see it.

They worked to get consensus with veterans as to what they would want on the memorial, even down to the color of the stone. The plan is to have it fi nished for Veteran’s Day, November 11.

“We wanted to make sure we won’t overshadow” the cur rent memorials, James said. “We didn’t want to ruffle any feathers.”

Hopefully, their actions will set off a spark, Thy said. Maybe other people will start doing things for veterans. Maybe people will talk to their grandparents about what they went through.

She doesn’t want the veterans and their accomplishments to be forgotten.

The couple is funding the monument themselves. They didn’t want to ask for any contributions. If someone wants to donate to a good cause, they suggest starting with their local veterans organizations.

For more information, visit facebook. com/thanking.vietnam.veterans.in.barnegat. Veterans who are not on Facebook are encouraged to reach out to the couple at jimmythy@comcast.net.

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Travel Show Picks Seaside Pizzeria As A “Delicious Destination”

By Chris Lundy SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Maruca’s Tomato Pies will be an upcoming “delicious destination” on the Travel Channel.

A small film crew was stationed at the boardwalk restaurant for one day in August.

The show, Delicious Destinations, focuses on where to get the best and most interesting foods in various areas.

Joseph Maruca, the owner, said that the filming went perfectly. There was nice weather, a good reception from the crowd, and it went together very smoothly. He said he was more than happy to have been picked by the show.

“They reached out to us. They wanted to do a segment on iconic Jersey Shore food and we came up on their radar screen,” he said.

The production company arrived in the morning and was scheduled to be on site through mid-day, he said. They filmed some footage of the beach and boardwalk for flavor,

and they also filmed inside the restaurant.

They interviewed Maruca about the history of the business, and filmed staff making their signature cheese and tomato pie, among other items.

The staff at the restaurant did not yet know when the segment will air. A representative from the production company did not return attempts to contact them.

Seaside Heights business administrator Christopher Vaz said that the production company, Tremendous Entertainment, filed for a one day film permit.

He said that he did not expect to have any disruption to residents or tourists. “It’s a small crew. They didn’t have a need for security or to block off any public portion for the B roll.”

Most of the filming was inside the restaurant, he said. The B roll would be outside footage of the area.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of september 9 - september 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may land in the limelight if you linger in public places. The week ahead is a good time for networking. If you are single your growing popularity could make it hard to pick and choose between possible hookups.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be more creative than you think. A romantic partner might inspire you to try something new. Wait a few days before spending your money on baubles and bling as your taste will improve as the week unfolds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Awkward is as awkward does. As this week begins you may not be at your best in social situations or when dealing with relationship issues. Focus on reading everything you can about the latest techniques and methods.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A powerful relationship may grow and thrive as this week unfolds. A small difference of opinion may lead to hurt feelings. Sidestep squabbles over minor issues and focus on building strong and lasting relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consider every stumbling block as an opportunity to show off your problem-solving ingenuity. Present worries and fears will dissipate quickly as the week unfolds.

Focus on crucial financial matters late in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Carry on if you are caught in the crosshairs of a miscommunication. By the middle of the week some confusing issues will clear up. Focus on achieving contentment

and you see a way to make your dreams a reality.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Originality will trump the conventional approach. As this week moves forward you may be exposed to the latest technologies and cutting edge ideas. Make apologies and ask for factors in the middle of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It does not need to be midnight to unmask the masqueraders.

Flattery could be the sign of a spin doctor trying to influence your opinion. Think before you act and remain skeptical of appearances in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A miscommunication can cause misunderstandings.

Focus on being diplomatic and tolerant in the week ahead. Wait until late in the week to make key decisions that affect your financial security.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your true grit gets lit. In the week ahead you may be given plenty of opportunities to display your stamina and determination. Wait until the middle of the week to put your business and financial ideas into play.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might be a premise short of a valid argument. Someone will meet you halfway and compromise if you choose your timing. In the week to come learn all you can about everything that attracts your interest.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be made to feel helpless when faced by a confusing situation in the week ahead. Rather than let a misunderstanding upset a relationship you can turn on the charm and put your communication skills to work.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Chill Out: Celebrate The Last Blast Of Summer Eating Homemade Ice Cream

By Wolfgang Puck Even though autumn is three weeks away, most Americans think of Labor Day weekend as the end of summer. Family vacations are over, children are starting school, and grills are being readied for one more grand meal cooked outdoors.

There’s just one problem. Summer doesn’t seem ready to go. In many parts of the country, we’re only now entering the hottest time of year, regardless of what the calendar says or how much earlier the sun sets.

So, I’d like to offer you some tips for your Labor Day cookout.

1. Keep the food simple. Choose items that grill quickly, whether it’s sliced summer vegetables or relatively thin fillets of seafood, poultry or meat. Now is not the time to stand over a hot covered grill as you slow-cook and regularly baste a boneless pork shoulder.

2. Keep accompaniments equally simple - and cool. Classic coleslaw or a salad of sliced sun-ripened tomatoes with basil, for example, will help you feel refreshed throughout your meal.

3. Finally, finish with homemade ice cream.

No dessert expresses summer’s pleasures more effectively.

Making ice cream is surprisingly easy.

What takes the most time is preparing your ice cream mixture (basically a flavored, pourable custard), and that doesn’t take much more than a half hour of kitchen time.

Then comes what used to be the most challenging part of the process: hand-turning an old-fashioned ice cream freezer. Today, however, you can fi nd a good variety of reasonably priced electric machines that will do that work for you. If you love good ice cream but don’t have one of these appliances, I highly recommend that you get one.

You may even find them on sale, now that summer is almost over.

What kind of ice cream should you make?

Of course, the instruction booklet that comes with your machine will offer good basic recipes. But I suggest that you start getting more creative as soon as you feel comfortable. To inspire you, let me offer of my own favorite recipes for a uniquely American flavor that symbolically toasts our nation’s workers on Labor Day: Jack Daniel’s chocolate chocolate chip.

The smooth, mellow taste of Tennessee whiskey as exemplified by its most familiar brand, Jack Daniel’s, perfectly complements custardy homemade ice cream flavored and flecked with bittersweet chocolate. Considering the recent boom in artisanal spirits, I’m sure you’ll easily find other good options; or substitute your favorite Kentucky bourbon. (Feel free to make a “virgin” batch, if children will be joining the party. The results will still taste delicious.)

Note that it takes very little liquor to flavor

the ice cream: a 1/2-cup (125-mL) serving includes just 3/4 teaspoon. Still, I suggest that you eat (and drink) responsibly on this unofficial last weekend of summer!

JAC K DA N I E L’ S C H O C O L AT E CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM Makes 2 quarts (2 L) 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a small, sharp knife 2 cups (500 mL) milk 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream 8 large cage-free egg yolks 3/4 cup (185 mL) sugar 1 cup (250 mL) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) Jack Daniel’s, or other Tennessee whiskey, or Kentucky bourbon, plus more as needed 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted bittersweet chocolate Put the vanilla bean in a large saucepan.

Add the milk and cream. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat.

In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until foamy. While whisking constantly, pour half of the hot milk mixture into the sugar-yolk mixture.

Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; take care not to let the mixture come to a boil, which will curdle this custard and make it unusable.

Pour the thickened custard through a finemeshed strainer into a large cold bowl. Immediately add the 1 cup (250 mL) of chocolate pieces to the hot custard and stir until they melt and the mixture is smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the mixture is chilled.

Stir the Jack Daniel’s into the chilled mixture, adding a little more to taste if you like.

Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream freezer and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions.

While the ice cream is freezing, prepare the chocolate chips.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Heat a heavy baking sheet in the preheated oven.

Spread the melted chocolate over the bottom of the baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Let cool until the baking sheet is cool to the touch, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is hard. With a sharp knife, score the chocolate into small 1/4-inch (6-mm) squares. Using a metal pastry scraper or a palette knife, scrape these chips from the baking sheet. Freeze until needed.

When the ice cream is ready, transfer it to a cold freezer-proof bowl. With a spatula or large, wide spoon, fold in the chocolate chips.

Store in the freezer until ready to serve.

(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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