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–Photo by Chris Lundy The justice complex was the site of remediation and renovation work.
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A $2 million renovation to the justice complex is coming at the same time as a sewage break that closed several courtrooms and displaced employees. The incident stemmed from a sewe r b r e a k one n ig ht i n September, administrator Carl Block said. The worst damage was on the first f loor, when a pipe separated from a joint, leaking sewage into a courtroom, which spread to other cour trooms. There was also one room on the second floor affected, and several on the third. It’s believed that the cause of the break was an inmate in the fourth f loor jail f lushing items (Justice - See Page 7)
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By Chris Christopher Penn State University again finds itself fielding one of the nation’s top college teams and Mike Gesicki and Manny Bowen are among the reasons for the Nittany Lions’ success. (Gossip - See Page 2)
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – In response to busloads of children arriving at township parks, the Township Council passed an ordinance that would require large groups to get permits to use the facilities. The ordinance would only apply to any groups between 25 and 50 people, according to the ordinance. They would need to obtain a permit to use the facility from the Department of Recreation. The ordinance applies to any park, playground, or recreational facility. “It concerns public safety,” township administrator Paul Shives said. “There have been groups of schoolchildren brought to facilities, sometimes in buses. There are a finite number of people that can use a facility safely.” Parents have also called with concerns that there is “little to no supervision” of the children, who, according to the parents, greatly outnumber the adult staff, he said. The permit process is not meant to block access, but to make the facilities safe for everyone, he said. A group would have to apply to the Director of Recreation to use the facility at least 14 business days prior to the requested date, according to the ordinance. The director has a right to deny the permit for a number of reasons, including if the activity would compromise the public health and safety, or detract from the use of the park by the general public. The names of the adults supervising the children, and information about the vehicles being used for transportation must be provided. There must be at least one adult for every 10 minors. Proof of insurance must be shown. There will be an application fee of $50. A clean-up fee of $50 is required per session. There are two sessions available per day. The permit does not entitle a group exclusive use of a facility.
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–Photo courtesy Mark Brown. Tymere Berry, from Toms River South, notched 24 tackles in 5 games from Sports Illustrated, Athlon Sports and Lindy’s prior to the 2017 campaign. Continued From Page 1 Gesicki earned Pro Football Focus Big Ten Gesicki, a senior tight end-hybrid out of Team of the Week honors after catching Southern Regional High School, caught two touchdown passes in a win over the 22 passes for 176 yards and four touch- University of Pittsburgh. He is an adverdowns through the team’s first six games of tising and public relations major. He was the season. His longest reception devoured named Academic All-Big Ten as a junior 35 yards. He averaged 29.3 yards per game. and sophomore. Bowen, a 6-foot-1, 226-pounder, is a media Bowen, a junior linebacker from Barnegat, made 13 solo tackles and added 29 studies major. He was named Academic All-Big Ten as a sophomore. assists and one pass deflection. Russell a play wrecker: Former Lakewood Gesicki, a 6-foot-6, 250-pounder, is projected to be a high choice in the NFL Draft player Chapelle Russell, a redshirt freshnext spring. Named to the Mackey Award man linebacker, is one of Temple UniverPreseason Watch List prior to 2017, he was sity’s top players. Russell, through his first six games of the selected a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press, the Sporting season, was second on the Owls in total News, USA Today and Street & Smith. He tackles with 41. He was second on the club earned second-team All-American honors in solo stops (25) and assists (16).
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A teammate is former Lakewood standout Amir Tyler, a freshman defensive back. Beverette sparkles: Another ex-Lakewood star, senior defensive back Tyrice Beverette, is a top tackler at Stony Brook University. Through six games, he was third on the Seawolves in total tackles with 38 and first in solo stops (27) while adding 11 assists. He notched 4 1/2 tackles for 20 yards lost, two sacks for 16 yards lost, two pass breakups and one forced fumble. Monmouth successful: Receiving contributions from local players, the Monmouth University Hawks won five of their fi rst six games. Senior safety Mike Basile, a former Brick Memorial player and a likely NFL draft choice next spring, was named the Big South Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Hawks to a 48-36 win over Holy Cross. Entering the game, the ex-Mustang needed 17 solo tackles to set the Big South record for solo stops. He did just that and added two assisted tackles to fi nish with a career-high 19 tackles. He also recorded his first multiple sack game, forcing a fumble on the first play of the second quarter and setting up the Hawks’ initial touchdown of the game. The owner of Monmouth’s career record for total tackles, Basile finished the game fourth in career stops in Big South history with 375. Basile, through his first six games of the season, led the Hawks in total tackles (68)
and solo stops (50). He was second on the team in assists with 18. He made 7 1/2 tackles for 41 yards lost. He registered two sacks for 16 yards lost and added one interception, one pass breakup, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and one blocked kick. Junior defensive back Tymere Berry (Toms River South) was fourth on the Hawks in total tackles with 24 through five games. He made 17 solo stops and added seven assists. He led the team in pass breakups with six and was second in pass deflections with seven. The former Indian blocked one kick. Senior wide receiver Vinny Grasso (Donovan Catholic) caught 18 passes for 179 yards through six games, averaging 9.9 yards per catch and 29.8 yards per game. One catch was for 23 yards. The former Griffin rushed for 45 yards and one touchdown on two carries. His longest run was 39 yards. Junior wide receiver Mike Castronuova (Jackson Memorial) hauled in three passes for 15 yards and returned three kickoffs for 66 yards through six games. Sophomore defensive lineman Adam Kakar (Toms River North) made two solo stops and added one assist through six games. Monmouth will host Liberty in a Big South game Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m on ESPN3. It will be the Hawks’ Homecoming Game. Glover productive: Enjoying a solid season at The College of New Jersey is senior running back Khani Glover, the former (Gossip- See Page 8)
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Freeholder Race About Taxes, Drug Epidemic By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – There are three candidates seeking a single, three-year term. In alphabetical order, the candidates are Barry Bendar (Green Party), Helen Dela Cruz (Democrat), and incumbent Joseph Vicari (Republican). Bendar, an Information Technology Professional for 38 years, is currently a database administrator for a large health care company in New Jersey. As a third party candidate, he said that residents need a better option than the current two parties, who he said work “hand in glove” with each other. This two-party system has led to some of the best things in Ocean County being ruined. Being separate from them means that he does not owe anyone any favors, and will only serve the people. “I will look out for the well-being of all Citizens of Ocean County, not just the political bosses and those politically connected (dump the “friends and family” plan),” he said. This kind of corruption has cost taxpayers. As an environmentalist, he said he will enforce new regulations that will address development projects consistently throughout all towns in Ocean County, with the goal being the preservation of the Barnegat Bay. Additionally, he said he would remove the county’s representative to the Pinelands Commission for “violating his oath to protect the Pine Barrens.” Those who opposed a gas pipeline that is coming to a station in Manchester have called for the removal of the county’s representative to the Pinelands Commission, since he was one of the votes that would allow the pipeline. The county, and even the state, needs to work toward green manufacturing, “which will help save what’s left of our environment while creating sustainable jobs.” Other promises include making sure no Ocean County resident goes homeless and building a relationship with neighboring counties. “Having been active in Ocean County politics since 2003, I have seen firsthand that the relationship between the two major parties in New Jersey is not healthy for the average resident,” he said. “Political corruption is a pet peeve of mine and when elected, I will work tirelessly to bring the rampant amount ongoing in Ocean County to light.” Dela Cruz served as a committeewoman in Lacey for three separate, three-year terms. These were: 1995-1997, 2004-2006, and 2011-2013. “As a Lacey Committeewoman, I was liaison to the Economic Development Council and Board of Health (Public Health Services), Seniors Advisory Group, and the Municipal Alliance.” She is an active member of Lacey United Methodist Church, also serving as a former trustee, and member of the nominations committee. “The two biggest issues facing Ocean County are taxes and drug addiction,” she said. “I plan on stabilizing taxes by examining current spending and prioritizing future expenditures. I will propose a 2% spending cut in each department.” Dela Cruz was a franchisee for 7-Eleven from 1987 to 2002. She is a nurse at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City, with a specialty in addictions nursing. “I will help take out the stigma from drug addiction through better education of the public
and will also seek to expand drug treatment programs and make them more accessible for those in need,” she said. Public access to the Freeholders are another issue for her. Freeholder meetings are held in downtown Toms River at 4 p.m., when many people are at work. She would move them to 7 p.m. so more members of the public can attend. “I also will propose having eight Freeholder meetings a year in different locations around the county, in order that residents that live farther away from Toms River can more easily attend,” she said. “I will be the fresh voice on the Freeholder Board. For more than 25 years, there has been only one group represented on the Board. I will represent the residents of Ocean County, with compassion and integrity. I will speak up and stand up for them, and will block any effort that calls for outrageous spending and irresponsible borrowing. I will report to the people what goes on in the backroom,” she said. Vicari has been a freeholder since 1982. He has also served on the Dover Township Committee (currently called the Toms River Township Council) from 1979 to 1994, serving as mayor for five one-year terms. He has also been the Dover Township Police Commissioner, superintendent of Berkeley Township School District, and a teacher and principal in Brick. He received the March of Dimes Franklin award for chairing the annual Walk America for 16 years, and has been named “Man of the Year” by the Columbia Civic League, the Italian-American Cultural Society of Ocean County, and UNICO. The main issues in Ocean County are taxes, substance abuse, and the economy. He said he plans on continuing to hold the line on the tax rate, and ensuring the county’s AAA bond rating, which provides the best credit rate in borrowing. “There are never any surprises in the county budget. We have kept our tax rate stable because we can carefully plan not just for today, but for the future,” he said. Part of the drug issue comes from rehabilitation, but part of it is from enhancing counseling within the community and schools. Education is also the key to growing the economy, he said. “As liaison to the OC Vocational-Technical Schools, I am implementing a new specialized training program for students about to enter or re-enter the work force,” he said. It will “work with local businesses to provide the kinds of training that employers are looking for in new hires.” He also said he is working with professionals in the county to welcome and develop new businesses in Ocean County, “therefore increasing ratables, job opportunities, and to strengthen our local economy.” There are some problems, like the Route 9 corridor, that are state issues. He said he will continue to lobby Trenton to widen Route 9. “I have worked hard to provide our residents with the outstanding services they deserve while keeping the cost of government in check,” he said.
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Preferred Home Health Care To Host Elderfest
By Sara Grillo TOMS RIVER – Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is hosting Elderfest on Thursday, November 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 815 Route 37. Elderfest is a free expo with crafters, free health and wellness screenings, an adult coloring contest with a $500 first prize award,
free bingo, a $100 gift card giveaway every 30 minutes, and more. To enter the coloring contest, adults 18 years of age or older can pick up an official coloring page between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the front desk of Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1579 Old Freehold Road in Toms River. The page must be colored
using crayons, colored pencils or paints, and submitted at Elderfest between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. and must be present to claim the $500 prize. Guests will also get a chance to meet WOBM-AM radio hosts Marianne Levy and Joel Markel, President and CEO of Preferred. Rose Garden Nursing & Rehabilitation Cen-
ter and Bill Clanton Books/Coloring for Life are also sponsors of Elderfest. For more information about Elderfest or Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services, please contact Lisa Gallicchio, Director of Community Relations, at lisa@ preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886. Visit the website at preferredcares.com.
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Justice: Continued From Page 1 down the toilet. Five out of the seven cou r t rooms wound up being closed for cleanup, he said. They were all back to being used on Oct. 10. The third f loor had a renovation being plan ned. The Sheriff ’s Depar tment, which is on that f loor, has relocated during this and will return after the planned renovation is complete, he said. Sheriff Michael Mast ronardy said there had been problems over a number of years with pipes on that facility, and that his staff had complained about it. The department is going to work in different off ices until ever ything
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Gossip: Continued From Page 2 Jackson Memorial standout. Glover through his first five games of the season rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on 47 carries, averaging 3.2 yards per carry, including a run of 41 yards. He averaged 30 yards per game. The ex-Jaguar caught five passes for 32 yards, averaging 6.40 yards per catch,
including an 11-yarder. He averaged 6.40 yards per catch. Unleashing terror: Several former high school players are on the McDaniel College roster. Playing for the Green Terror are sophomore wide receiver Matt Schleifer (Brick), sophomore defensive back Alex Rosario (Donovan Catholic), junior running back Matt Cathey (Brick Memorial), senior defensive back Teddy Golubowski (Dono-
van), senior linebacker Drew Scott (Brick), freshman linebacker Pete Laquaglia (North), freshman offensive linemen William Sagarese (North) and Chris Renda (North), sophomore offensive lineman John Kozak (Brick), sophomore long snapper Jake Scott (Brick) and sophomore defensive lineman Dan Finelli (Brick). Schleifer through six games caught seven passes for 161 yards, averaging 26.8 yards per catch. His longest reception devoured
68 yards. He returned 10 kickoffs for 208 yards, averaging 20.8 yards per dash. One return was 28 yards. He returned 18 punts for 266 yards, averaging 14.8 yards per run back. He sped 71 yards on one return. Rosario through six outings made 12 tackles and broke up four passes. Cathey was first on the team in rushing yardage through his first six games of 2017 with 562 yards on 121 carries. He averaged 93.7 rushing yards per game and caught three passes for 13 yards. Drew Scott, through his first six games of the year, was in a two-way tie for first place on the team in total tackles with 39. He led the team in solo tackles with 25 and was second in assists with 14. He broke up one pass. Finelli also starred through six games, making 16 tackles, including 13 solo stops and adding three assists. He notched two sacks for 10 yards lost and three tackles for 11 yards lost. He broke up three passes. Cougars on the prowl: At Kean University are senior defensive lineman Marquis Oliver (Lakewood), sophomore wide receiver David Patterson Jr. (Lakewood), sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Leaks (Howell), sophomore defensive back Amani Richardson (Manchester), senior punter Steve Ferlisi (Brick), freshman defensive lineman John Sokolov (Lacey), freshman linebacker Matt Milden (Lacey), senior offensive lineman Joe Bick (Manchester), sophomore offensive lineman Elijah Gill (Lakewood) and junior fullback Liam Christensen (Central Regional). Oliver, through four games, notched seven solo tackles, two assists and two quarterback hits. Patterson Jr. through four outings snared 11 passes for 113 yards. One catch was for 45 yards. He averaged 22.6 receiving yards per game, 10.3 yards per catch and made three solo tackles. Richardson made seven tackles, including six solos, through five games. He blocked two kicks, broke up one pass and deflected one pass. Ferlisi punted 22 times for a 37 1/2-yard average through six games. His longest punt sailed 49 yards. Eight punts landed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Three resulted in touchbacks. He notched four fair catches. Taylor a Demon Deacon: Freshman defensive back Ja’Sir Taylor, a former Brick Green Dragon, made five solo stops through his fi rst three games of the season for Wake Forest University. He made one solo stop in a 28-14 loss to Clemson University. Ex-Mariner at Rutgers: Freshman defensive back Parker Day, an ex-North player, is a member of the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights. Locals at Stonehill College: On the roster are Xavier Young, a junior defensive tackle from Barnegat, and former Howell player Noah Powell, a sophomore defensive end. Young through five games made nine tackles, including six assisted stops. Is your favorite athlete missing? Please e-mail Chris Christopher: cchristopher1259@ gmail.com with information.
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Evolution Martial Arts To Host Trunk-Or-Treat
TOMS RIVER – Evolution Martial Arts of Toms River is set to host their 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1565 Route 37 West. This event, which has grown tremendously from just a couple years ago, is free to the community! Evolution’s goal is to provide a safe and fun environment allowing family and friends to come together and create lasting memories. What sets this Trunk or Treat apart from the rest? About 30 local businesses also come together to participate, creating that “community coming together” vibe. In a hustle and bustle world, having a community that knows and enjoys each other’s company is very special. The vendors set up their own frightfully delightful trunks and hand out goodies to the kids. By doing so, it gives them an opportunity to promote their own business and meet hundreds of potential new customers. Last year Evolution’s
Trunk or Treat brought in approximately 700 children, and this year is expected to be even bigger! So in addition to collecting tasty treats, families leave with sweet deals from surrounding businesses to use throughout the year. Be sure to grab a quick bite from the hot dog truck before heading inside the Evolution Martial Arts’s dojo .Here you will find even more fun for the kids. The inside is set up like something out of a Disney theme park attraction where children will eagerly await their turn to play “Shoot the Zombies” Nerf war. Through clouds of fog and black lights, the kids will enter in groups in which they will battle the zombies together. When the round is over, all participants get a photo op with the not-so-scary zombies. Evolution prides itself on creating an “experience” in everything they do and this event is no exception. For more information, visit facebook.com/ evolutionmartialartsnj or evolutionmartialartsnj.com.
Celebrate Veterans Day With The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society
LAKEHURST – Come celebrate Veterans Day on November 11 with the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society as they honor veterans, their families and other society members from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will begin with a tour of the Cathedral of the Air, followed by special tours of displays, including uniforms and flight suits, as well as ships, airplanes, helicopters, and lighter-than-air models. A visit
to the Hindenburg Memorial is also available. Come out and see tributes to all of our service branches. The gift shop will also be open and light refreshments will be served. Everyone will get a ticket to win a door prize. Contact Don Adams at navlake@prodigy.net or 732-818-7520 before November 6 for Navy Lakehurst BASE admission information and pre-registration.
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Ocean County Veterans Day Parade Set For November 13
TOMS RIVER – The 2017 Ocean County Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 13 in Downtown Toms River. Due to the 2017 New Jersey Education Association Convention taking place November 9 to 10 and Ocean County schools being closed the week of November 6 through 10, the Township and Toms River Veterans Commission agreed to move the parade to the Monday after Veterans Day. Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher said, “Once again in 2017 we have a calendar conflict with Ocean County schools for the annual Veterans Day Parade. We are working with the Veterans Commission to notify all residents and businesses that will be affected on November 13. Our goal is to make your parade experience as enjoyable and seamless as possible.” The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then
east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars. “Veterans Day is a very important day to celebrate,” said Mayor Kelaher. “It is especially important that we thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime – for their dedicated service to our country and for risking their lives to keep us safe.” After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument. Plan to join them in demonstrating our support and never-ending appreciation of our military veterans, active military and their families.
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TOMS RIVER – Students who have questions about research papers or bibliographies or general homework questions can make an appointment to visit with retired teacher Mrs. Adams at the Ocean
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St. Stephen’s Church Bowling Tournament
TOMS RIVER – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Whiting will host a Holiday Classic Adult/Youth Bowling Tournament on Saturday, December 2 at 10 a.m. at Playdrome Lanes. The tournament is open to all adult bowlers and junior bowlers ages 18 and under. The entry fee is $36 per team or $18 per bowler, which breaks down as follows: $15 to Playdrome Lanes and $3 as a St. Stephen’s Church donation. Format of the event will be a 5-game team block with an awards ceremony to follow after completion of the event. Team trophies will be awarded for first, second and third places, and individual
medals will be awarded to both adults & juniors for first and second place high game and high series. Registration and check-in starts at 9:15 a.m. All entries close on Thursday, November 30 and although all entries should be received before the start of the tournament, walk-ins are accepted upon the discretion of the St. Stephen’s Bowling Ministry Tournament Staff. For more information, please call William Bodine III, Tournament Director at 732-814-6683, Playdrome Lanes at 732-349-5345, or the St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121. You may also email wbodine3@gmail.com.
Simon’s Soup Kitchen Opens For The Season SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Simon’s Soup Kitchen reopened for the season on October 17. Simon’s Soup Kitchen operates every Tuesday and Friday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from October through April at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Grant Avenue. Dinners are served to anyone who is need of a hot meal or some fellowship. In addition to serving meals, Simon’s Soup Kitchen will also once again be distributing a brown bag breakfast to the children who attend the kitchen through its “Breakfast with
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would like round off their total bill to the next dollar to help fill the shelves of local community food banks. Councilwoman Maruca added, “I was very happy to help with this worthwhile event that helps to feed the hungry in America. It is an excellent program, and I applaud ShopRite for promoting this cause.” “Help Bag Hunger” is part of the ShopRite Partners year-round In Caring Program, community based initiative, which has donated more than $43 million to charities that provide food assistance throughout the Northeast.
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MANAHAWKIN – Every year, students from the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) in Manahawkin hold a Turkey Trot race. This year, students renamed the annual run to a ‘Tropical Trot’ to raise money for relief efforts in the recently hurricane-ravaged regions of Texas, Florida and the Caribbean. On Friday, October 7, 94 MATES students took part in the run. With the help of physical education teachers Brian Coen and Sean McAndrew, the Tropical Trot raised $2,500 and the money will be donated to the Jetty
Rock Foundation, which is currently donating money to relief efforts in the affected areas. Local businesses Jetty, Farias Surf and Sport, Ann Coen Photography, Speakeasy Pizza and China Ming of Jackson chipped in to donate prizes for the top finishers in the race. The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is a specialized high school managed by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District designed to give students a rigorous academic curriculum focused in the areas of science, math and technology. For more information, visit ocvts.org.
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Did you know that your hearing health has a direct effect on your overall health? Some causes can be natural and others would surprise you. It is important to take an empowered, proactive approach to hearing health during every stage of your life. I would sincerely suggest that you read this column several times and share this information with your friends and family. Risk Factors Hearing loss is about twice as common in people with diabetes compared to those without the disease. Adults with pre-diabetes, whose blood glucose is higher than normal but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis, have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared to those with normal blood sugar. Current smokers are 1.69 times more likely, or have a 70 percent higher risk to have hearing loss than nonsmokers. Studies have shown that a healthy cardiovascular system has a positive effect on hearing. Conversely, inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Hearing Loss In America 1. One in three people over the age of 60 have hearing loss. 2. One in six Baby Boomers (49-68) have hearing loss. 3. One in 14 Generation Xers (37-48) already have hearing loss. 4. One in five teenagers have some type of hearing loss. 5. Hearing aids can reduce the effects of
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–Photo of Maestro Anton Del Forno courtesy Toms River Branch Library TOMS RIVER – “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The punch line to that old joke is, “practice.” In reality however, if you want to see a Carnegie Hall production, come out 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 24 to the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. Maestro Anton Del Forno and his manager created “Bringing The Great Concert Hall Music To The People.” This presentation promises to give an opportunity to experience a free virtuoso performance. The concert program will include se-
lections of various composers, including original works. Meet the maestro after the concert and ask him any questions you may have. The branch is located at 101 Washington Ave. This program is free, but registration is required. To register, call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Parking is free after 5 p.m. in the top two levels of the Toms River parking garage located behind the library and in the Ocean County parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
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Send Us Your Halloween Photos By Chris Lundy Do you want to see something really scary? Well, we do. JerseyShoreOnline.com is collecting photos of scary Halloween decorations. We will be showcasing them online and in our seven weekly Times newspapers. Please send photos of residential Halloween decorations, not professional ones for businesses or haunted attractions. So, if you have a decoration that you are proud of, please email your photo(s) to CLundy@JerseyShoreOnline.com. Include your street address in the email.
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TOMS RIVER – In a fire, seconds count. Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy. That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme was “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” Fire Prevention Week ran from October 8-14. Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention Public Education Officer Bob Yaiser says it reinforces the need for everyone to have a home escape plan. Some suggestions to minimize the chance of fire or injury include: Have a working smoke detector on each level of the home. Test them each month and change the batteries twice a year. Draw a map of your home marking two ways out of each room and a way to the outside. Practice a home fire drill twice a year – one at night and one during the day, using different escape paths. Be sure the house number is clearly marked and easy to see.
When leaving due to a fire, close doors behind you to slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Once outside, stay outside. NEVER go back inside a burning building. Call 911. In Toms River Township, we are planning activities that will help teach business owners, school children, municipal workers, and residents alike how to stay safe. For more information, contact the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention at 732-240-5153 or online at trfireprevention.com National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week since 1922. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925. Visit firepreventionweek.org for more safety information.
Love Them To Life: A Support Group For Mothers Of Addicts WHITING – Mothers are on the front lines of dealing with sons or daughters who are in addiction, but most are not equipped to know what to do or not to do. They are so accustomed to nurturing our children (even as adults) that they often end up enabling addictive behavior. They also need the love and support of other moms who are going through the same deep waters of seeing their children destroy themselves and ripping out their hearts in the process. Love Them To Life is a group designed to support, encourage, and educate mothers of addicts. The purpose of the group is to let moms know that they are not alone, to help them get healthy in their bodies, souls, and spirits, to help them understand that Jesus Christ is the only true bondage breaker, and to equip
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Townhouse For Rent - 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Saratoga section of Toms River. $1,650 per month plus utilities. 1 1/2 month security. No smoking. Available immediately. Call 732-270-1750 after 6. (46) Whiting Crestwood Village V - Adult Comunity 55+. 2 BR, 1 BA, porch, W/D, garage, central air conditioning. No pets. $875 plus utilities. Availble November 1. 732-604-0323. (45)
Auto For Sale 2010 Honda Accord 4Door LX - Silver, Grey Interior. 184,500 miles. Blue Book good condition, $5400. Asking $4000, OBO. 609-706-9445. (45)
Items For Sale 14’ Pace Craft Fiberglass Boat & Yacht Club Trailer - Two Minn Kota electric trolling motors, two fish finders, four pole holders, two cushions, one battery, life vests. $1750 or B/O. 732-849-5028. (t/n) Exercise Equipment - Freedom cycle, stepper, spot reducer, thigh master, touch turn disk, teeter hang up. 732-269-4763. (44)
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) 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) 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) 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) 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)
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Help Wanted Experienced Aluminum Sunroom Installer Needed - Must have own tools. Must have driver’s license. Call 609-661-4111. (44) Micromedia Publications/Jersey Shore Online is seeking a full time assistant news editor/news writer with at least two or more years experience to help manage seven of its community newspapers and high-traffic website in Ocean/Monmouth. The assistant news editor will answer directly to the news editor and GM, will be responsible for news gathering and reporting, writing stories for print and web, proofreading and copy editing. Excellent news judgment and communication skills are imperative. Knowledge of Ocean and Monmouth County is required. In addition to working out of our Lakehurst office, the candidate must be able to attend municipal meetings and community events – some nights and after hours are required. Car and driver’s license A MUST. Local candidates preferred. The job also requires preparation of news copy and some office work. Micromedia Publications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, vacation time and health benefits. Please email a resume and writing samples along with three professional references to jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com. 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) PT/Flex Real Estate Legal Secretary - Must have 5+ years experience. Fax resume to 732-240-9048. (47) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732-363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com. Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. jim.g59@comcast.net or msangelabove@comcast.net. 732-7664425, 201-259-0734. Ask for Mel. (44) Sales/Marketing - Part time Jackson office. Hours 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 848-222-4887. (44)
Services Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (44) BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. Commercial carpet $1.45 sq.ft. Installed. Quality plush, Berber. RITZ, luxury vinyl $2.65 square. ft. Installed. Restretching, repairs. Owner installed. Doug 503-504-9286. (46)
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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (44)
Handyman – All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone, mulch. Call Jerry 732-684-8863. Free estimates. NJ reg #13VH08709600. (41) 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. (50) 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) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (47)
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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Companion Care For Seniors Cooking, cleaning, shopping, doctor visits, dining out, and in home all around conversation, music, games and shows of choice. Multi-Lingual, world traveled experienced with kindness to share. Peace of mind is my guarantee, American born, retired but wanting to be of purpose for always. 732-278-3770; text or call, Thank You. (44)
Autobody Work - $99 any dent big or small, professionally done. We come to you. Serving Ocean and Monmouth counties. 347-744-7409. (t/n) Griffin Landscaping - Trees and bushes trimmed or removed. Stone, brick, pavers, mulch and retaining walls. Painting (indoors and out). Powerwashing. 609-661-2008. (46) Do You Need Someone - To take care of your loved one in the evenings Monday through Friday? Call Janet 732-409-7794 (Howell, Freehold and Jackson). (35)
MY BUDDY Wellness Phone Service Easing Loneliness - Is your loved one home alone? Receive a business-like call daily. Reasonable cost. For info, email mybuddy660@gmail.com. My Buddy verified by Department Veteran Affairs listed as (SDVOSB) on www.vetbiz. gov. Must be 18+ years. (44)
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Non-Profits: Reserve Your Space At The Festival Of Trees
TOMS RIVER – Attention all 501c3 non-profits! You are invited to book a free space at the Toms River Elks Lodge to participate in the annual Festival of Trees event. What is the Festival of Trees? The Festival of Trees is an annual event sponsored by the Toms River Elks Lodge and the Elks National Foundation. Any non-profit 501c3 charity can participate by erecting a Christmas tree at the Elks Lodge. Trees must be artificial and no more than 5’ in diameter. We encourage participants to decorate their trees in such a manner as to represent the mission and cause of their organizations. They can also display any promotional handouts that you have. There will be limited space near your tree for your handouts. All trees must be assembled and decorated on December 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. How do you get donations? The more people you invite to vote for your tree, the more donations you will receive! Your guests can stop by the lodge to submit their donations during the posted Festival of Trees previewing hours or at the Festival of Trees on December 14. If one of your donors
cannot make it to the event, feel free to accept their contribution ahead of time and bring it to the gala. We will also be posting pre-event tree viewing hours when we are closer to the event. Tree numbers and donation boxes will be assigned for each tree. All checks must be written to the Toms River Elks Lodge with your company name in the memo. How does the voting process work? On December 14 we will have our 4th Annual Festival of Trees. The event will be open to the public and we ask you to invite as many of your supporters as possible. All visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree by submitting a cash donation (no minimum, no limit). Each dollar donated will count as one vote. The organizations with the top votes will receive – 1st Place: $2500, 2nd Place: $1000, 3rd Place: $750, Judges’ Choice: $500 and Judges’ Choice #2: $250. All organizations will receive 100 percent of all donations submitted for their tree in addition to any prizes received. This is a great way to raise funds at the end of the year. Call Jenel to reserve a space at 732-814-9933 or email TRElksENF@hotmail.com.
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Volunteers Go Door-To-Door To Fight Drug Abuse By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Thousands of volunteers in New Jersey delivered door hangers containing information about opioid abuse prevention to thousands of homes for the second annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. The event took place on Friday, Oct. 6. In Brick, volunteers spread out to deliver the door hangars, along with a bag to be used for the disposal of unused prescription medication that could be brought to a drop box at the police station. Opioids are medications that relieve pain, and in 2016, some 2.75 million prescriptions were prescribed for them in New Jersey, according to statistics provided by Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. Nearly half of young people who inject heroin abused prescription opioids before they started using heroin. Lifelong Lake Riviera resident Jessica Purdy, 38, organized Knock Out Abuse Day for the township. As a patient advocate for a detox facility – Discovery Institute in Marlboro – Purdy is uniquely qualified since she is in long term recovery after being a heroin addict from the ages of 14 to 29. As the mother of five children, she was able to quit her drug use habit during her pregnancies, but relapsed four days before giving birth to her fourth child. Purdy had taken Vicodin to help with pain resulting from kidney stones. When she gave birth, the hospital tested her meconium for opiates since she had a history of drug abuse, so the Division of Youth Services got involved and Purdy was only allowed to have supervised visits with her newborn. “That was my rock-bottom, but it was also my saving grace because I went to an inpatient treatment center for 31 days, and then I had intense outpatient treatment, and I have been clean ever since,” she said. Purdy became involved in BMAC (Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition) after attending a substance abuse forum in Toms River last year and was seated behind Brick Mayor John G. Ducey. “I tapped him on the shoulder and asked him if I could have a meeting with him, that I’d like to get involved with community awareness and share my knowledge and experience,” Purdy said from Lake Riviera, where she was distributing the door hangers. The next day she got a call from the mayor’s office and a meeting was scheduled with the mayor, Brick Police Chief James Riccio, Business Administrator Joanne Bergin, BMAC Chair and council liaison, Andrea Zapcic. “They gave me a position in BMAC, which meets once a month,” Purdy said. “I told Andrea about Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day, and she asked me to organize the day for BMAC.”
About 15 volunteers fanned out and distributed some 1,500 hangers and bags to neighborhoods in Lake Riviera, Baywood, Sawmill, Maple Leaf and Birchwood Park. Purdy said that if you suspect that your child is using heroin, or any drug, including alcohol (which is also a gateway drug, and a “big red flag” for opioid abuse, she said), the fi rst thing you should do is purchase an over-the-counter 12-panel drug test from a pharmacy. “The results are instant, and then you have to confront your child,” she said. Most parents don’t know what to do, but there are many local parent-to-parent resources and support groups. Purdy said Nar-Anon is a great organization for helping the family of a substance abuser. “It’s very important to stop being an enabler. The addict needs an emotionally supportive family. Don’t give them money. Don’t drive them to their drug dealer’s house,” she said. An estimated 2,000 people died of an opioid overdose in 2016. People can die just from sniffi ng heroin, Purdy said. Councilwoman Zapcic had 300 homes to visit on Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day to hand out door hangers and bags. “I spoke to some people who were outside, and the response was very, very positive. People were appreciative,” she said in a phone interview the following day. A BMAC grant requires that the committee develop environmental strategies to combat opioid abuse, which include changing policy and creating consequences. For example, BMAC has gone to local pharmacies, which now staple informative literature to bags containing prescription narcotics, Zapcic said. Doctors may no longer prescribe more than a five-day supply of opioid pain relievers, and they must have a conversation with their patients about the potential of opioid addiction, she said. Patients are also encouraged to get unused medications out of the house. Zapcic said Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day is part of an ongoing effort by the township to address the opioid problem. Other initiatives include the formation of BMAC; school-based programs such as DARE, Lead & Seed, and #NotEvenOnce (a new interactive course, presented to high school students by the township police department); the prescription dropoff box, and more. Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day is a project of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey in cooperation with the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Addiction Services; and the Community Coalition for a Safe and Healthy Morris, and thousands of volunteers across the state.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of October 21 - October 27
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): If you shoot from the hip in the week ahead be sure you don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Ingenious ideas will help you make your mark in the workplace, but won’t help to stabilize relationships. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be filled with imaginative ideas as this week unfolds. It may not be possible to translate your ideas into moneymaking enterprises, but sharing ideas may bring some people closer. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Spread the word. You may learn many new things that enrich your life and enhance your creativity. You will forget your doubts and fears as this week goes by and you share your ideas. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you care you will share. A partner may inspire you to be more businesslike in your approach to possessions and assets in the week ahead. Others might inadvertently block your plans. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The tighter the knot, the better the bond. You enjoy ties of affection, but it is difficult to sustain relationships that hang by a slender thread. Concentrate on being loyal and trustworthy this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): New technology can help you achieve your aims. Find ways to shave a few pennies off the bills by becoming more energy efficient in the week ahead. Stay abreast of the latest trends.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The unexpected or unpredictable might work out in your favor. Welcome sudden breaks in routine or unanticipated visitors in the week ahead. You may learn something of great value. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t command respect until you have earned it. Don’t rest on your laurels or hide away in a dream world. Be seen as trustworthy and act as a model of industry in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Although you may want to correct someone’s mistakes, be understanding and forgiving in the week ahead. People may forget what you say but will never forget how you make them feel. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have ambitious dreams but sometimes don’t have the money or time to pursue them. By applying logic it may be easy to achieve your goals as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got all the right moves. You feel more glamorous or talented than usual this week, but must fight an urge to act on impulse or switch direction. Don’t abandon an ongoing project. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The tides may turn quickly where your finances are concerned. Enjoy unique experiences but don’t put your money on the line this week. Someone’s expectations might be unrealistic.
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After five decades of cooking professionally, one of the most important secrets I’ve learned for making people feel a meal is memorable - whether it is eaten in a restaurant or at home - is to add special little touches. Garnish a pasta dish with fresh herbs, quickly saute fresh fruit compote to serve over ice cream or alongside cake, or offer flavored butter instead of a plain spread, and your guests will be blown away by your creativity and generosity. I think every home cook could benefit from that lesson, as the busiest time of year for entertaining quickly approaches. Just a few weeks from now, you may be throwing a Halloween party. No sooner will you clean up from that lively gathering, and Thanksgiving will be just around the corner. The entire month of December seems to bring its own round of parties, from pre-Christmas buffets to big family sit-down dinners to elegant New Year cocktail get-togethers. So, I’ve been wondering if there was one simple recipe I could share that you could have on hand to see you all the way from now to the new year. When the answer came to me, it seemed both obvious and ingenious, as all such delightful additions to home entertaining should be: Prepare crispy homemade breadsticks! Even more than a lovingly baked loaf of bread, breadsticks will win delighted reactions from your guests. They’re fun to serve with cocktails, wine or beer. They make memorable additions to a buffet, and are just as welcome passed at the dinner table. And they can seem as casual or fancy as the foods they accompany and the style of your party. Better still, breadsticks are simple to make. I base mine on the same easy pizza dough I use in my restaurants (though you could substitute storebought, ready-to-bake dough, too). Since the sticks are so thin, baking takes just minutes, not the hour or more for a large loaf. Best of all, breadsticks let you be creative with ease, since you can coat them with all sorts of flavorings. In the following version, I brush them with easily made garlic-chili oil before baking and dust them with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. But you could substitute plain olive oil and dustings of your own favorite spices; or roll them in sesame seeds or poppy seeds; or replace the Parmesan with other cheeses, which you could even knead lightly into the dough before you roll out and cut the sticks. Try them first for Halloween, adding extra garlic to keep away the vampires. After that, I’m sure you’ll add them to your holiday repertoire - and then make them a regular addition to your table year-round! SPICY GARLIC-CHILI PARMESAN BREADSTICKS Serves 4
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6 ounces (185 g) Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), or store-bought bread dough 1/3 cup (85 mL) garlic-chili oil (recipe follows) 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line 2 baking
sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough into a long, thin strip about 4 inches (10 cm) wide, 14 inches (35 cm) long, and less than 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Brush the surface of the dough evenly but lightly with some chili-garlic oil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, thyme and red pepper flakes. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough lengthwise into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide. Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheets, laying them he straight or twisting them into spirals as you like; leave a 1/2-inch (12-mm) space between the breadsticks. Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake until the breadsticks are browned and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, switching and rotating the positions of the baking sheets partway through the time for more even browning. Transfer the baking sheets to racks to cool. Serve the breadsticks immediately or store airtight until serving. WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) 1 package active dry or fresh yeast 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105-115 F (40-46 C) 3 cups (750 mL) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water. In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water and process until the mixture forms a ball. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours. (When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled). Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days. CHILI-GARLIC OIL Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 2 cups (500 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole head garlic, cloves separated and peeled 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes In a small saucepan, combine the oil and garlic, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the garlic begins to turn brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Do not let the garlic get too dark, or the oil will taste bitter.) Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Add the red pepper flakes and infuse for at least 2 hours. Strain into a covered container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
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