2017-12-02 - The Brick Times

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Making Sure The Needy Still Have Thanksgiving

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - 475 turkeys. 75 gallons of gravy. 750 pounds of potatoes. 320 pounds of stuffing mix. 250 pounds of green beans.

These are the ingredients needed to prepare some 3,000 Thanksgiving Day dinners for Feed the Need, a tradition of mass-quantity meal preparation by

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–Photos by Judy Smestad-Nunn Left: Antonio Cervantes, a senior from Brick, weighs turkey portions. Right: Students assembled meals: Sage Ramos, a junior from Barnegat, Juliet Faas, a volunteer, Lindsay Genovese, a junior from Jackson, Tori Montroy, a junior from Toms River, and Carleigh Voorhies, a junior from Brick.

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| December 2, 2017

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Councilwoman Marianna Pontoriero, pictured here with her wife, Crystal, daughters Lola and Bella, son Anthony, as well as Council President Art Halloran and Mayor John G. Ducey.

By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK – In Febr uary 2017, Councilwoman Marianna Pontoriero was told by doctors at Sloan Kettering that she only had a 30 percent chance of living after being diagnosed with stage 4A oral cavity cancer, a rare and debilitating form of head and neck cancer that accounts for five percent of all cancer cases in the United States.

“At 43 years old, that (Cancer - See Page 5)

–Photos by Chris Lundy Top: A town hall meeting about the opioid epidemic was held at Greenbriar I. From left: Raymond Hanbury, chief psychologist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, Kelli Chiarello, behavioral health clinical program manager for Hackensack Meridian Health, Brick Police Chief James Riccio, and Anthony Castellano, who works with the Heroin Addiction Response Treatment (Blue HART) program for Preferred Behavioral Health Group.

By Chris Lundy BRICK - The problem of addiction goes beyond just the chemical need for drugs, (Addiction - See Page 5)

OCC Basketball Shooting For Success

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County College men’s basketball team has no slogan, no motto for this season.

However, what the Vikings will have is team play.

“We have no slogan,” said Patrick Boylan, the team’s first-year head coach, “but our best message is being unselfish and sacrificing for the team. I am excited. We have a lot of unselfish guys, which is great. They are not worried about their own statistical glory. They trust their teammates. At the junior college level, a lot of guys play just to get statistics, just to get to the next level.”

Crisp ball movement will be a feature of (Basketball - See Page 2)

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some 180 OCVTS (Ocean County Vocational Technical Schools) students who are enrolled in the culinary program at the Brick center.

Now in its 21st year, Feed the Need supplies dinners to the neediest of Ocean County.

Dining room and culinary arts instructor Chef Bruce VanSickle said most of the food is donated through Fulfill NJ (formerly FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties) in a shared partnership agreement.

“We do a collection of non-perishable foods at multiple vo-tech centers, and Fulfill NJ gives us a credit which pays for a lot, and we also have grants and partnerships with our purveyors,” VanSickle explained from the Brick center two days before Thanksgiving.

For example, every year the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education pays for the containers and packaging material for the dinners, but the bags are donated through the school’s paper goods company, he said.

OCVTS Pastry Arts students prepared 588 pies, plus tarts, cookies, rolls and breads to round out the Thanksgiving Day meal consisting of dark and white meat roast turkey, gravy, green bean casserole, candied yams, mashed potatoes and cornbread stuffing.

Fulfill NJ provided the school with a list of organizations who would be picking up the meals the day before Thanksgiving, and the number of meals requested, said OCVTS Communications Director Jean Sullivan.

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Continued From Page 1 the offense.

“Our guys love to move the ball,” Boylan said. “They will sacrifice their good shot to get a teammate a great shot. We will move the ball inside out and we will use a lot of perimeter shooting. That should be one of our biggest strengths. Our guys will have the freedom to shoot as long as the shot taken is within the rhythm of the offense and is not a selfish shot.

They will play a very unselfish brand of basketball and I am looking forward to it.”

The Vikings hope to baffle opponents with several defenses.

“We would like to ideally be a pressing team,” Boylan said. “We will use a couple of different defenses to try to keep the opposing team off guard. We want to make the other team make the adjustments. We want to trap in the corner and trap at the free throw line. The main goal is to not let the other team get comfortable. We don’t want the other team adapting and adjusting.”

OCC comes off a 19-12 overall record, including 12-8 in the Garden State Athletic Conference. The Vikings were 11-4 at home.

They return just one player, 6-foot-5 sophomore guard-forward R.J. Laing, a former Toms River High School South Indian. Laing averaged 4.8 points and 18.9 minutes per game for OCC where he appeared in 31 games and started 14.

“His leadership has been great,” Boylan said.

“He was a substitute last year, but he will have a much bigger role this year. He has been doing a tremendous job. He has expanded his game. Last year, he was down in the paint (inside). This year, he has the freedom to step out and showcase that

Ocean County Hunger Relief was scheduled to pick up 1,000 meals, and the remainder would be distributed through Dottie’s House, Preferred Behavioral Health, Regional Day School, and Child Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS), she said.

Culinary student Antonio Cervantes, a senior from Brick Township, spent Monday before Thanksgiving cutting up turkeys and Tuesday weighing out portions.

“It’s a good cause, helping people in need, people who can’t afford Thanksgiving,” he said.

“It’s good for the community. I just hope they enjoy it and their situation gets better,” Cervantes said.

Katherine Baker, a senior from Barnegat, said the culinary students had been talking about Feed the Need since the first week of school this year.

“It’s so much fun, we’ve been working on it for about a week,” said Baker as she scooped out servings of stuffing. “I like helping people who are in need.”

Former OCVTS culinary arts student Juliet Faas used four days of her break from Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts to volunteer with Feed the Need.

“I came back to see everyone and to help out,” she said from the kitchen at the Brick center. “We can make so many meals in a short period of time, so to have the opportunity to volunteer in the school is pretty wonderful,” Faas said.

In addition to Van Sickle, the culinary students are led by Chef Instructors Gary Lesniak, Kevin Musto, RoseAnn Delnero, Jill Geraghty-Scott, Joe Jakositz and Dennis Melia.

he can shoot the ball.”

Boylan hopes former Toms River North players Patrick Marinaccio and Sean O’Donnell also play big roles. Both are freshman guards. Marinaccio stands 6-foot-2 and O’Donnell is a 6-footer.

“The biggest thing about Patrick is his toughness,” Boylan said. “He is our glue guy. He does a little bit of everything. He has stepped in as a freshman and has been able to lead. He is aggressive on the boards. He can shoot. He won’t get us 20 points per game, but if he has an off night we are going to be in trouble.”

O’Donnell figures to deliver scoring punch.

“He is an absolute lights out shooter,” Boylan said. “We are trying to expand the other areas of his game. He helps us space the floor with his three-point shooting ability.”

The starting point guard is 6-foot-2 freshman Nico Montano, who hails from Jackson Liberty.

“We have had a few injuries and he has had to grow up quickly, but the talent is there,” Boylan said. “We are working on his ability to be our floor leader. He is quick and can run an offense.”

The team’s tallest player is 6-foot-7 freshman forward Jack Waddleton, a 190-pounder out of Point Pleasant Boro.

“He will come off the bench,” Boylan said. “He really looks good so far. He has been improving.

He will have the chance to step out from beyond the arc and shoot for the first time in his career.

He is one to watch out for in due time.”

Lakewood graduate Alfred Demby, a 6-foot-5 freshman forward, offers athleticism.

“He is our best athlete,” Boylan said. “He brings the physical prowess we have been lacking. He is our junk yard dog. He can shoot it and play down low (inside). He will have some highlight film (Basketball - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 2 dunks. He is probably three or four years removed from high school. He is a very explosive athlete and has good size (185 pounds) as well.”

Southern Regional graduate Brian Kornse, a 6-foot-1, 220-pound freshman guard, served in the United States Armed Forces.

“He’s 30 years old,” Boylan said. “It’s good to

have a guy like him on the team. When someone on the team is complaining about a cramp, that player will see Brian was overseas fighting for our country. That player won’t have much to complain about.”

Boylan also hopes for production from Edward Jones, a 6-foot-2 freshman guard from Long Branch; Jason Porter, a 6-foot-2 freshman guard from South; Damien Singleton, a 6-foot-1 freshman guard from North; France Jacques, a

5-foot-10 freshman guard from North; Isaiah Hill, a 5-foot-10 freshman guard from Manchester; Justin McKenzie Simon, a 6-foot-1 freshman guard from Jackson Memorial, and Kenneth Barrow Jr., a 6-foot freshman guard from Long Branch.

“We will play almost like the (Golden State) Warriors play,” Boylan said. “We will space our shooters. I want shooters all over the place. If we can string a couple of runs together, it’s a gut

punch for the opposing defense.”

Boylan, 28, a Belmar resident, was an ex-associate head coach of the Montgomery County College (Pa.) men’s team. He played for Pennsbury High School (Pa.), Bucks County College (Pa.) and Delaware Valley University.

“Coaching at OCC has been very exciting and I am loving it,” he said. “It is exciting because I have my own team and I am preparing it to play the way I want them to play. Our freshmen have some nerves, but I feel they will be able to play through them.

Practices are demanding.

“We watch as much film as possible and we have intensity,” Boylan said. “Everything is game like. Fouls are called. We want the guys who have never played college basketball to have a feeling of what the college game is like. Our players have been receptive. It is more a matter of preparing them for the speed of the game. That is tough as the guys are used to playing against the same players each day in practice. We did not have any scrimmages.”

The team’s assistant coach is former Toms River East and OCC player James Stockton.

“We just want to qualify for the Region XIX Tournament,” Boylan said. “There is a very good chance that we will take some lumps along the way. We are working toward getting better for next year. I hope we will have a very deep returning class.”

The Vikings opened their regular season with a 102-67 road loss to Raritan Valley Community College despite a team-high 22 points from Demby. Laing netted 15 points and Marinaccio tossed in 12.

Demby buried 10 of 13 shots from the field, including two of eight from downtown, and made one of two free throws. He added five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes as a starter.

Laing knocked down six of 13 shots from the floor where he was 0-for-4 from long range. He picked off a team-high 22 rebounds, including 17 off the defensive glass, and added two assists and one block. He started and played 32 minutes.

Marinacco was five of 12 from the field, including one of three from behind the arc, and one of two from the foul line. He added five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes as a starter.

With five starters scoring in double figures, the Vikings bested Montgomery County Community College (Pa.) 102-86 in their home opener to even their record at 1-1.

Demby bucketed a team-high 22 points on nine of 13 from the field, three of seven from downtown and one of five from the foul line. He added six rebounds, four assists and one block in 25 minutes.

O’Donnell connected for 19 points on seven of 12 from the field, including five of 10 from long range. He added six rebounds, three assists and one block in 34 minutes as a starter.

Laing put home 19 points on six of nine from the floor and seven of 12 from downtown. He added 10 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes as a starter.

Marinaccio finished with 17 points on five of 13 from the field and seven of 10 from the foul line.

He added eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 30 minutes as a starter.

Montano, who started and played 31 minutes, netted 10 points and added six assists, two rebounds and one steal.

The loss dropped Montgomery to 1-6.

The team played more games since this match, but the results were not available at press time.

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Cancer:

Continued From Page 1 was a hard pill to swallow,” Pontoriero said during the Nov. 13 council meeting.

Pontoriero’s treatment included the removal of a tumor from her tongue and from the floor of her mouth that required reconstructive surgery.

She also needed help from experts trained in rehabilitation for speech, chewing and swallowing.

In late March, Pontoriero underwent a glossectomy when doctors removed a substantial part of her tongue. She also underwent a procedure, a radical forearm flap, where doctors took skin and tissue from her forearm to rebuild her tongue.

“When I asked the doctor what my chances were of speaking again, he told me 10 percent. That was an even harder pill to swallow, but I knew I’d still have my hands – I’m Italian, so I knew I could make it through,” she joked.

Pontoriero was on a ventilator, and radiation destroyed her thyroid and left her skin with significant burns. She has lost over one-third of her body weight as a result of the significant challenges of eating, drinking and swallowing.

Addiction:

Continued From Page 1 officials said. The discussion was held during a recent town hall-style meeting at the Greenbriar 1 clubhouse as part of a series of events to Knock Out Opioid Abuse. There were a few dozen local residents in attendance, as well as members of the Brick Memorial High School Key Club.

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato explained that the current mix of heroin and fentanyl is what is killing so many people.

It can only be stopped by attacking it on three fronts, he said. The first is education, to keep people from trying drugs in the first place. The second is enforcement, to arrest dealers who prey on people. The third is to break the cycle of addiction.

Several local police departments have instituted the Blue Hart (Heroin Addiction Recovery Treatment) program, where users are able to turn in their drugs without charges and be screened for addiction programs. The county works with Preferred Behavioral Health Group and Hackensack Meridian Health.

Kelli Chiarello, the Behavioral Health Clinical Program Manager for Hackensack Meridian, was also one of the speakers. She said that part of the counseling is to have someone talk to them who is “a peer or someone trained to be open-minded.”

Addiction comes from multiple sources, and it is often a mix, she said. There could be people who are genetically pre-disposed to addiction. They could h ave b e e n t h roug h somet h i ng t h at makes them need it psychologically.

Also, drugs can just be common in their environment.

“These opiates and heroin work because it feels good” to them, she said. Even if (Addiction - See Page 22)

The Brick Times, December 2, 2017, Page 5 During the council meeting, Mayor John G. Ducey called Pontoriero “a force of nature,” and presented her with a Patient Courage Award from the Mayors Committee on Life Sciences, an initiative designed to highlight inspiring patients in the state.

“Marianna is a devoted wife, mother of three young children, successful attorney and dedicated community servant who serves as a councilwoman here in the township of Brick as well as a member of the Ocean Harbor House Board of Directors,” Ducey said.

He said Pontoriero was determined to stay strong for her family and was fiercely determined to battle the disease.

“The fight was not just about cancer, it was about continuing to be present and strong for her family as well as all the families she helps throughout the community,” Ducey said.

The mayor said that Pontoriero would be creating a new community task force specifically for those who are faced with a cancer diagnosis.

“Her approach has been to de-stigmatize the journey, especially when radiation and chemotherapy destroy a person physically,” he said.

During the Aug. 8, 2017 council meeting, Pontoriero donned her radiation mask and told people about her journey, and she explains her speech difficulties and her scars in a way that makes others feel comfortable, Ducey said.

“She did not take a break from her community commitments during her diagnosis and treatment. While she was unable to attend every meeting or event, she found a way to attend most,” he said. “Many times she was physically exhausted, but forged ahead because she was so inspired by the love and support she received and was able to give to others.”

Pontoriero credited the support of her extended family for surviving “this horrendous disease... when I looked around at Sloan Kettering and I saw all the people who were sitting there without someone to hold their hand my heart just broke for them,” she said.

She endured radiation treatments, and a14-hour surgery followed by additional surgery after a vein burst in the back of her neck, but she said she always had a family member there to hold her hand.

“This committee that I’m forming is for someone

who doesn’t have someone to hold their hand, or have someone to take them to their radiation or chemotherapy treatments because people on pain medication can’t drive,” she said.

The Mayor’s Committee on Life Sciences recognizes remarkable individuals who have triumphed over adversity despite difficulties due to a serious illness or chronic disease with their patient courage award, Ducey said.

“Marianna’s strength, courage, perseverance and her commitment to her family and our community throughout the year have been an inspiration to every person who knows her,” he said.

In addition to the Patient Courage Award, Mayor Ducey proclaimed Friday, Nov. 17 as Marianna Pontoriero Day, for displaying “real Wonder Woman courage throughout her cancer treatment and being an inspiration to patients across New Jersey.”

If you are interested in being part of Pontoriero’s committee, contact her at Councilwomanpontoriero@gmail.com.

The next council meeting will be on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Congressman MacArthur Invites Governor-Elect Murphy To A Discussion On Tax Policy

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacArthur sent a letter to Gover nor-Elect Phil Murphy inviting him to a substantive discussion on tax policy, after the G o v e r n o r- E l e c t q u e s tioned the Cong ressman’s efforts to provide tax relief for New Jerseyans.

T h e f u l l t ex t of t h e letter is below: Dea r Gover nor-Elect M u r p h y, T h e d a y a f ter you were elected, I

BRICK – Mayor John G. D u c e y i s p r o u d t o announce that his Facebook Live initiative was awarded the Best Special/ Innovative Media Award i n t he 2017 Mu n icipal Public Information Contest sponsored by the New Jersey State Leag ue of Municipalities, Rutgers Center for Gover nment Se r v ic e s a nd t he New Jersey Municipal Management Association. The award was given at the

was pleased to talk with you and ag ree to work together to improve the lives of New Jerseyans, wh i le r ef r a i n i ng f r om t a k i ng che ap p ol it ic a l s h o t s a t e a c h o t h e r. I thought we had a good conversation and remain hopef ul we can have a productive working relationship. I was therefore, ver y d isappoi nted by press reports that during your very first sit-down TV inter view this past weekend, you chose to go

after me over my sincere ef for t s to prov ide real tax relief for my constituents.

While you have promi s e d t o r a i s e t a xe s on New Jerseyans by $1.3 billion dollars, the bill I voted for will cut taxes for the vast majority of families and businesses i n ou r st at e. T h is bi l l includes a number of provisions that will benefit our residents including: Increasing the child tax credit f rom $1,000 per

child to at least $1,600 Creating a tax credit for those caring for nonchild dependents Doubling the standard deduction to $24,000 for a family Preserving a property tax deduction that will b e nef it a l l N. J. home owners Moving f rom a highrate system with lots of loophole s t hat u su al ly just benefit the wealthy, to a simpler, fairer system that lowers rates and

closes loopholes Furthermore, I understand that state legislative leaders in New Jersey are a l r e a d y r e c o n sid e r i n g their plans to raise taxes, which would be a welcome new direction for Trenton.

I have never shied away f r o m a s e r io u s p ol ic y discussion and recently held a five hour town hall meeting in Willingboro, a town in which I only received 12% of the vote in the last election. I n

Mayor Ducey’s Facebook Live Wins Award New Jersey Leag ue on Mu n icipalit ies Conference in Atlantic City.

Brick Township’s award was for Class C Municipalities, which for the pu r pose of the contest are the 130 municipalities with more than 20,000 residents.

Facebook Live is a free live-streaming service offered by Facebook. It allows users to live-stream cont e nt. Mayor D ucey b ega n u si ng Fa ceb o ok

Live in December 2016 and since then has hosted 20 sessions. During each session, Mayor Ducey answers questions submitted during the broadcast by viewers.

“I would like to thank all the residents who watch the Facebook Live and ask questions. These sessions don’t work without you,” said Mayor Ducey.

Each session is archived and available for viewing on-demand. The videos

of the sessions have been viewed over 59,000 times cumulatively.

This is the third time in four years that Brick

To w n s h i p h a s b e e n named an award recipient in the contest. In 2014, t he Tow n sh ip won t he Best Special/Innovative

t h at s a me s pi r it of a n open and honest dialogue, I’d like to invite you to my home cou nt y for a substantive discussion on tax policy. Let’s put the talking points aside and have a conversation about your plan to raise taxes in N.J. and my efforts for real tax reform in Washington D.C. Our mutual constituents deserve nothing less.

You have my cell phone number and should feel free to call me to discuss.

Award for Talking Brick with Mayor Ducey and in 2016 the Township was awarded Best Web/Social Media.

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JCP&L Completes Inspections And Maintenance Prior To Winter Weather

MORRISTOWN – In preparation for winter, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is completing inspections and conducting equipment maintenance on weather-sensitive equipment across its service area.

Winter’s cold temperatures can produce increased

demand for electricity, and heavy snow and wind have the potential to cause damage to poles, wires and substations, requiring crews to make repairs in difficult conditions. Completing inspections and equipment maintenance now can help to enhance system resiliency when the snow begins to fly.

“Conducting winter maintenance procedures for

our infrastructure, combined with fleet maintenance designed to prepare our vehicles for winter weather, make a difference when the weather turns cold,” said Mark Jones, vice president of Operations, JCP&L. “Preparing now for potential severe weather conditions helps enhance the service we provide to our customers.”

The work includes inspecting heating equipment for substation components, such as capacitor banks, transformers, oil- and gas-filled circuit breakers.

Some substations also include buildings that house remote-controlled relay equipment. These structures will be winterized and have the heating systems checked.

Substation electricians also inspect batteries used to power relays that sense faults on the network and motors that automatically operate switches to isolate those problems, helping to prevent service interruptions or limit their size and scope. Crews use special thermal-imaging cameras to detect hot spots invisible to the naked eye on equipment prone to overheating and malfunctioning as customers crank up their heaters to combat the cold.

Company bucket trucks and other vehicles also are being inspected to help ensure safe operation during the winter season. Special emphasis is placed on the condition of tires and any air braking systems, which can freeze up if moisture is present.

In addition, snow removal equipment is being checked. The plows are used to help crews gain access to substations, and to clear the work areas and sidewalks at company service garages and other facilities.

Helicopter patrols also are completing inspections of transmission lines located in the JCP&L area.

The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms, failed insulators, and other hardware problems not visible from the ground.

Any potential reliability issues identified during the inspection may then be addressed.

In addition, tree trimming throughout the year helps meet the rigors of winter operations by maintaining proper clearances around electrical systems and helping to protect against tree-related outages.

JCP&L tree contractors expect to complete tree trimming along more than 3,600 circuit miles of electric lines in 2017.

Employee safety also is a priority during the winter.

JCP&L’s cold-weather operational procedures are reviewed with linemen, substation electricians, and meter readers in advance of any frigid conditions.

JCP&L personnel often take extra measures to stay warm when working in extreme cold to restore power after an outage. Crews also could be delayed by treacherous driving conditions.

FirstEnergy’s utilities also have made it easier for customers to check the progress of service restoration efforts if they experience a power outage during severe winter weather. The company’s 24/7 Power Center outage maps now display the status of crews restoring service after a power outage. With this enhancement, FirstEnergy utility customers can see when crews have been dispatched, when they are working on a repair, and when additional crews or equipment are needed to complete restoration work. This information also is provided through the companies’web-based outage information, and text messaging and alert services.

JCP&L serves 1.1 million New Jersey customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.

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N.J. Residents Deceived Into Paying Scammers Via Western Union

By Jennifer Peacock TRENTON – State residents who were scammed into using Wester n Union payments can seek compensation from a multi-state settlement, the attorney general announced.

Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino said New Jersey residents who were deceived into sending payments to scammers using Western Union’s wire transfer service can seek compensation from a $586 million settlement with Western Union, in which the state participated.

Compensation may be available to those residents who were victims of the fraud-induced money transfer using Western Union services between Jan.1, 2004 and Jan. 19, 2017.

Third-party con artists got unwitting customers to wire money using Western Union. The settlement with Wester n Union resolved an investigation into these fraud-induced money transfers.

The attorney general’s office said that New Jerseyans who reported this them or Western Union may soon receive a claim form in the mail, possibly within two weeks. The form will explain how to file a claim. Those who feel they are eligible but do not receive a form may file a claim at westernunionremission.com or call 1-844-319-2124 for more information.

Filing a claim is free, and no personal information such as bank account or credit

Online Forms BRICK – Brick Township provides online forms for its residents’ convenience.

Employment applications, open public records act requests, landlord registration forms, registration and maintenance of properties pending foreclosure, winter weather property damage forms, do-not-knock registry forms, and community garden applications are available.

Visit bricktownship.net/forms for those forms.

Santa Claus Fire Truck Visit

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Ocean Fire Company No. 1 will bring a little holiday cheer to its residents with its first Santa Claus Fire Truck visit fundraiser. Santa will arrive by fire truck with lights and sirens blaring, accompanied by the volunteer firefighters. Families will provide one gift per child, wrapped with each child’s name clearly visible and placed in a pillow case with the requested address written on it. OCF will not provide gifts.

Participating residents should be ready for Santa to arrive by 11 a.m. Dec. 16, though no specific arrival time can be promised.

Gifts should be dropped off from noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 at the company, 400 Arnold Ave. The cost per house is $30 for 1-3 children, $40 for 4-6 children, and $50 for seven or more children. The cost does not include the gift.

To register or for more information, write to OFC1Fundraising@gmail.com.

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We recommend that they not take the bait.”

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The celebratory dinner was at the AMVETS Post 2, in Jackson. Al Llin, a United States veteran, volunteered to drive all of their Vets on the Bartley Bus. Shawn O’Connor, also an army veteran, from Bartley’s Maintenance Department, accompanied Al in taking these honorary residents to the celebration. Bartley’s Vets who attended the dinner were Edward Tremblay and Charles Ecks, from The Orchards At Bartley, and Stanley Bruh and Matt Mcloughlin from Bartley Healthcare.

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BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society received a donation of two coverlets, one made in 1826 and one made in 1828, from Susan Keyek of Colorado for the Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road.

Keyek is originally from Brick and is a descendent of Emoline Davison (1808-1879) who made the coverlets. Emoline’s sister, Ann (Davison) Havens (1803-1882), was the wife of Abraham Osborn Havens (1801-1854), the mother of Horatio Ely Havens (1849-1929) and the grandmother of Emma Havens Young (1870-1968), all of whom lived at the Havens Burrsville/Laurelton homestead. This homestead once stood at what is now the routes 88 and 70 interchange, formerly known as the Laurelton Circle.

The wool used for the coverlets was spun on the spinning wheel that is now located on the second floor of the Havens Homestead Museum, but it was once owned by the above Havens family.

The spinning wheel was donated to the Brick Township Historical Society by Donald Upmal, the grand-nephew of Emma Havens Young. Young was a long time educator in the township, and the Brick Township “Emma Havens Young Elementary School” is named in her honor.

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Elks Christmas Party BRICK – The Brick Elks Lodge 2151 will have a children’s holiday party for member’s children and grandchildren noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 23.

Pizza will be served. DJ Chuck will be featured.

Special guests are Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Guests are asked to bring a wrapped for their children, labeled with their names.

Sign-up sheet is in the grill room.

For more information, call Patty Shave at 732-979-5873.

Craft Show

BRICK – The Pioneer Hose Ladies Auxiliary hosts a Craft show at their firehouse on Drum Point Road in Brick from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2.

Call 732-477-8298 for more information.

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Mistrial In Menendez Corruption Case

By Jennifer Peacock

NEWARK – After four days of a deadlocked jury, a federal judge was forced to declare a mistrial in Sen. Bob Menendez’s 11-week corruption trial.

Judge William Walls declared the mistrial after individually interviewing each person on the 12-member jury, seven women and five men.

The senator’s attorney, Abbe Lowell, said the jurors wrote they would not budge on their convictions.

“We have each tried to look at this case from different viewpoints but still feel strongly in our positions, nor are we willing to move away from our strong convictions,” they wrote, according to Lowell.

Menendez was indicted April 2015 on multiple charges, including making false statements, conspiracy, Travel Act violations,

bribery, and honest services fraud.

Prosecutors alleged the senator conspired with Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, that Menendez would get a favorable outcome for the doctor in Medicare disputes, worth tens of millions to Melgen, and also support the visa applications of Melgen’s girlfriends. Melgen in return lavished nearly a million dollars of gifts and campaign contributions to Menendez, which he then failed to report on financial disclosure forms.

Both men deny the claims.

But Melgen in April this year was convicted by a South Florida federal jury of 67 criminal counts of fraud, in a separate case also involving Medicare.

Menendez has maintained his innocence throughout, claiming that his close friend of 20 years was simply being generous, not seeking any gain.

Santa Photos In A Victorian Setting TOMS RIVER – Santa Claus will be appearing at the Ocean County Historical Society museum, located at 26 Hadley Ave., on Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Workplace Noise: Although many construction and manufacturing jobs state that hearing protection should be worn at all times on the job, these warnings are not always adhered to. Those who wear hearing protection may not be wearing it at all times; it may be removed to talk with co-workers or supervisors despite close proximity to high-noise producing machines, and depending upon how loud those machines are, damage can be caused fairly quickly. Even with hearing protection, noise damage can slowly accumulate and wear on the delicate hair cells in the inner ear.

Ototoxic Medication: Ototoxic medications are drugs such as painkillers that have chemical properties that make them toxic to the sensory cells in the ear. Painkillers taken in high quantity create not only a risk for dependency but for losing hearing as well; strong pain medications first cause a ringing in the ears

before beginning to have adverse effects on hearing, but the impairment often goes away after discontinued use.

Smoking: Because of the impact and high profile of major diseases caused by smoking, potential hearing damage as a side effect of smoking often flies under the radar. But nicotine is a vasoconstrictor that causes blood vessels to shrink slightly, restricting blood flow to the inner ear and preventing oxygen from reaching it. Over a lifetime, this “suffocates” the ear.

Public Transportation: The squeal and grind of light rails, trains, and even buses coming to a stop have the potential to cause hearing damage to daily riders of public transportation because they’re constantly exposed to noise. Rough or curved tracks prevent smooth rides, leading to more noise. And those who are waiting for their bus or train are exposed to potential traffic on a busy street which can sometimes reach levels of 100 dB or more.

Attending Sporting Events Due in part to the nature of sporting events, watching athletes perform-the danger of noise is often forgotten. Many stadiums still manifest crown noise dangerous enough to damage hearing. Seattle’s CenturyLink Field last year posted a decibel record of 137.6 enough to cause permanent damage in 30 seconds. Noise levels of 115 dBs or more-about the equivalent of a concert, are not uncommon but are safe to experience for only 15 minutes.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

You Will Never Look At Pumpkin Pie The Same

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. The other day I was eating a banana and decided to dip it in some fresh pumpkin butter that I had bought. At no other time of year would this “pumpkin” thoughtseed ever float through my head.

With the holiday season upon us, and pumpkin pie everywhere, allow me to share what I know about these medicinal and delicious spices. You’ll never look at pumpkin pie the same way again after reading this. Here’s how they heal you: Cinnamon: Cinnamon is thought to aid in regulating blood sugar in people with hyperglycemia, pre-diabetes and diabetes. It works by blocking digestive enzymes such as alpha-glucosidase, sucrose and pancreatic amylase which blunts the amount of sugar released into your bloodstream. Cinnamon also contains MHCP (MethylHydroxyChalcone Polymer) which acts similar to your own insulin shuttling sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cell.

Clove: We call it “clove” because none of us want to call it by its botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum!

If you love Chai Tea, or Masala Chai you obviously like the taste of cloves because this is an integral part of chai recipes. If you have dental pain, you can put a drop of clove essential oil in water and have sips. You can put some clove essential oil onto a Q-tip and dab your achy tooth. Aside for toothaches and gum problems, clove can help with many respiratory diseases, Candida, headaches and throat infections. Some men report that it improves their libido which makes sense because clove is

known to enhance testosterone, at least in animal studies.

Nutmeg: Feeling blue around the holidays? Nutmeg is your antidepressant spice and can be sprinkled on coffee, hot chocolate, pumpkin pie and sweet potato dishes. Nutmeg extract was given to mice for three days and it reduced signs of depression. The researchers concluded it was so profound, it was virtually comparable to shots of antidepressant drugs,, namely imipramine (Tofranil) and fluoxetine (Prozac).

Another interesting little-known fact is that nutmeg can help mice with lung inflammation and asthma symptoms due to its high content of another compound called macelignan.

You know how you have been trained to breathe in relaxing aromas of lavender in order to sleep at night? Well, inhaling nutmeg scent is actually better! According to a study in The International Journal of Molecular Science, “Nutmeg oil afforded a greater inhibitory effect than did lavender oil.” The reason it works is because nutmeg is a CNS (central nervous system) tonic that contains a potent anxiolytic called 4-terpineol. It increases activity of GABA in your body and dampens down glutamate.

I need to caution those of you in the benzo community who are still struggling to recover. If you are in PAWS (Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome) then avoid nutmeg until your receptors upregulate and heal. They will do that if you hold on and please hold on! The topic of benzo and PAWS is covered in some of my other articles at my website.

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Prior to 2001, the Federal Estate Tax and the New Jersey Estate Tax both had an exemption (threshold) of $675,000. This meant that any estate with a gross value of more than $675,000 would be subject to the Estate Taxes. The tax rate for the Federal Estate Tax was almost 40%. The tax rate for New Jersey was only about 8-9% and the New Jersey Estate Tax would be paid as part of the Federal Estate Tax so there was no double taxation.

The low Estate Tax exemptions coupled with the high Federal Tax rate caused many persons to do some form of tax planning when preparing their Last Wills and Testaments. This usually resulted in some form of sophisticated Wills with complicated trust provisions to eliminate or reduce the effects of the Estate Taxes.

However, beginning in 2001, the Federal Estate Tax exemption began to increase until today when it is now $5,490,000. The New Jersey exemption stayed at $675,000 until January 1, 2017 when it increased to $2,000,000 and in 2018 there will be no New Jersey Estate Tax. For most persons, the Federal and State Estate Taxes have ceased to be a concern when doing estate planning.

In light of the increased Estate Tax exemptions many of the complex Wills may no longer be necessary. The trusts that were created in these Wills may not

be required and may in- Marc S. Galella Esq. crease the costs of estate administration in order to establish and maintain the trusts and in some cases to eliminate them.

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Lakewood Pharmacy Reaches Settlement With State

By Jennifer Peacock

LAKEWOOD - A Lakewood pharmacy has reached a settlement the state comptroller’s office to pay back only a portion of Medicaid claims that had no purchase invoices.

The Comptroller’s Medicaid Fraud Division found that Madison Avenue Pharmacy, 400 Madison Ave., submitted 13,214 Medicare claims between Jan.1, 2013 and Feb. 29, 2016 that were not supported by wholesaler invoices. In all, the pharmacy, owned by David Segal, was overpaid $1,414,985.01 and $1,842.47 for prescription discrepancies.

The settlement gives a “credit” of $538,744.10, leaving Madison Avenue Pharmacy to pay back $878,083.38.

The first payment of $440,083.38 was due at the signing of the agreement. Monthly payments of $73,000 will made over six months, the first of which was due Nov. 15.

JerseyShoreOnline.com reached out to the

Comptroller’s office to ask why the more than half-a-million “credit” was given to the pharmacy. Jeff Lamm of the Comptroller’s office said that the pharmacy was eventually able to provide documentation of claims for that amount credited to them.

“The pharmacy inventory investigations that we routinely conduct ensure that Medicaid funds are being spent appropriately,” State Comptroller Philip James Degnan said. “Through this process, our investigators verify that submitted claims are supported by proper documentation. When the pharmacy cannot provide sufficient documentation, we will act aggressively to pursue a recovery on behalf of the Medicaid program.”

A press release issued Nov. 16 from the MFD said the settlement resolves any allegations resulting from the investigation, but the pharmacy does not admit to any liability.

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Items Wanted 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.

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Addiction:

Continued From Page 5 someone tells them that the drugs are having a har mf ul effect, they don’t feel that yet. “They’re hearing it, but in their world, it doesn’t make sense.”

Brick Police Chief James Riccio said that there were 16 overdoses in Brick in 2015. In 2016, that had skyrocketed to 108. In 2017, they were at more than 200.

“The traditional way of addressing the problem wasn’t working,” he said.

Riccio stressed that the people overdosi ng were not t he “stereot y pical addict.” T hey were people i n good neighborhoods, who were engaged in the community.

That’s why education has to start as young as possible, he said. Additional-

ly, adults need to be trained on what to look for in addictive behavior. Adults also need to clear out the medicine cabinets since many addicts start with prescription painkillers.

Last year, Brick collected 1,582 pounds of unused pills, he said. This year, since Blue Hart started, they have seen about 250 people.

“I’ll come in the morning, and people are in our lobby with pillows and luggage, waiting to go to treatment,” he said.

After they are screened by police, they are sent to either Hackensack Meridian or Preferred Behavioral. Anthony Castellano is a social worker with Preferred. He said that there is a misconception that once you go through treatment, you’re cured.

There needs to be ongoing care to prevent an addict from going back to drugs. Often, the counselors want a loved one there to explain

post-treatment care so that they can keep the recovering addict from relapsing.

“You can get someone clean, but once the cravings come back, they’ll go back to using,” he said.

There are medicines to dampen the cravings, but they are expensive and aren’t always covered by insurance, he said.

However, the actual addiction is often a symptom of something greater.

“Everyone with an addiction has an underlying issue,” he said. “If you don’t get to that issue, they may not be cured.”

During a question and answer period, Coronado elaborated on this last point.

He said that 75 percent of the addicts they’ve engaged with have mental health issues.

Riccio said that a lot of addiction starts with a simple injury. “Doctors just want to stop your pain,” so they prescribe

painkillers.

One of the students asked if the legalization of marijuana would help ease the epidemic.

“There’s no denying that marijuana can be used medicinally,” Chiarello said. However, in this case it would act as a gateway dr ug. “It’s not a replacement. It’s just a Band-Aid.” Two residents said that the court system treats people as addicts even after they’ve been clean, and future employers see it as a big blot on their record.

It’s hard to move on after having an addiction because everyone - even the police - still sees you as an addict.

Coronato said that people still have to answer for any crimes they committed while being an addict. It’s part of the dues that have to be paid in order to get back into the work force.

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Blue HART Program Awarded

Friday December 8th 6-9pm • Saturday December 9th 2-5pm Forked River Baptist Church • 21 Haines St., Lanoka Harbor Take a walk through the streets of ancient Bethlehem on the Night Jesus was born. See live animals. Explore an unforgettable market place where you can learn how things were done in those days. Visit individual shops, learn how to write in Hebrew, dye material, sample foods, and much more!

You will meet Roman officials such as the census taker, tax collector, and soldiers. Talk with a Rabbi and his wife in their home. Interact with Joseph and Mary as they tell of their long journey and tend to the new born King. You will want to make this a yearly tradition for your family and friends!

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–Photo courtesy Brick Township Police Department Brick Police Director of EMS Robert Contreras, Brick Police Lieutenant David Forrester, and Brick Police Deputy Director of EMS Michael Botts were awarded for their work with the Blue HART Program.

BRICK – Members of the Brick Township Police Department EMS recently attended the Statewide Conference Atlantic City. At the Awards Dinner the Brick Township Police Department and Brick Police EMS were selected to receive the Directors Award. The award was given for the implementation and administration of the Blue HART Program.

This program provides a same day link for

people with addiction to get into rehabilitation.

To date the program has helped more than 150 people get into a rehabilitation program.

The program is administered at Brick Police Headquarters on Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pictured is Brick Police Director of EMS Robert Contreras, Brick Police Lieutenant David Forrester, and Brick Police Deputy Director of EMS Michael Botts.

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Brick Officers Assist In Puerto Rico Recovery

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–Photo courtesy Brick Township Police Department BRICK – Since Nov. 4, Brick Township Police Officers Vincent Rosa and Joseph Rossi have been attached to a contingent of Officers from the State. The Officers are assisting recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. They sent this picture to the department.

St. Mary’s Cookie Walk

POINT PLEASANT BEACH –Dec. 2 marks the date for this year’s St. Mary’s Cookie Walk, Artisan Market & Poinsettia Sale. Shoppers will be delighted with the many cookie stations offering an extensive assortment of homemade classic holiday cookie favorites. Within a short walking distance, the Artisan Market will host vendors and crafters displaying an array of festive seasonal treasures and

wares. Organizers for this merry event are seeking vendors and crafters for the 2017 Artisan Market, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s by-the-Sea, 804 Bay Ave. A 6-foot space is available for $20, and reservations are now being accepted.

Call Karen at 732-920-7458 to reserve a space. The cookie stations will also be open from 9-1 p.m.

Historical Society Seeks New Members

LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Township Historical Society is seeking new members.

As part of its membership drive, it has membership application available online at lakewoodnjhistoricalsociety.org.

The society is looking for people to vol-

unteer at the Sheldon Wolpin Lakewood Historical Museum, for groups who like guided tours, or those who would make financial donations to help perpetuate the museum.

For more information, call 732-364-9500.

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.

DONNA WALESIEWICZ Broker / Salesperson Office: 732-244-4900 Cell: 732-575-5784 Fax: 732-505-9249 donnaw@crnj.com

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of december 2 - december 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Play to your strengths. The more you stretch mental and physical muscles the stronger you will become.

In the week ahead use your time wisely. You may be distracted by time-wasting ideas and projects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Things will work out for the best. Your judgment is best during the first half of the week. Accept any opportunities that come your way as even the smallest helpful act on your part can result in improved financial security.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Act with accuracy.

Brainstorm new techniques and methods with a partner and put them in place with a deft hand. Your wisdom and leadership abilities are on display, especially in the workplace, as this week unfolds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): During the first half of the week your decision-making skills are at their best, especially when dealing with finances.

Be sure to get the best of everything; quantity should not be confused with quality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make the best use of your abilities in the week ahead. You may not be able to see it or poke it with a stick but you have what it takes to make the grade in the business world. Someone close might be a stickler for details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pursue an education in emerging trends. In the week ahead learn new things by visiting the library, exploring the internet or signing up for a class. Avoid potential frustrations by not taking on additional obligations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult

to strike the perfect balance in social settings in the week ahead. You might vacillate about decisions because you are anxious to please others or too aggressive when you should politely wait your turn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the early part of the week you might be at your best when you mingle with others. Use your eagerness to knock on doors and ask for the sale. Don’t lose your momentum or the chance to get ahead by daydreaming.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be more interested in business than pleasure in the week ahead. Although you have ample drive and ambition to get ahead in the material world, be cautious when presented with financial opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Money isn’t everything, but it might be to you. Put some irons into the fire this week and they will burn red hot if they are destined to turn into something useful, but will slip out of your hands if they won’t.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Place emphasis on lasting values and long-term comfort. In the upcoming week you can show your shrewdness as well as your empathy when dealing with business and financial matters. You sparkle in social settings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some romantic fantasies can come true. You are likely to hit the target if you aim for lasting affection in the week to come. Reassess financial matters and consider changes that can make significant improvements.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen BackToTheTable: A Sweet,Tangy Stir-Fry Is Easy OnThe Budget And Brings EveryoneTogether

By Wolfgang Puck

All across the country, people are at a transition point in their dinnertime habits.

We’ve finished summer’s easygoing days, when the evening meal might mean grilled burgers and hot dogs or a quick bite out before a movie or maybe the children heading off in different directions for dinner at friends’ homes. It sometimes seemed as if the family dinner table was a forgotten piece of furniture.

Now vacations are over, school is back in session, and the sun is setting earlier day by day. It’s the right time to gather around that table again for a home-cooked meal.

Sharing food you cook for yourself and your loved ones is a remarkably effective way to build closeness. Good meals shared can make everyone happier and more relaxed, leading to easier conversations and closer bonds. If you’re a parent, the dinner table offers an especially good opportunity to catch up on your kids’ activities - and make sure they’re doing their homework!

But how can you get back into the habit of cooking nightly meals? The easiest way is to focus on recipes that provide big flavor and great satisfaction with minimal effort. And that often leads me to stir-frying.

This Asian cooking technique evolved long ago as a way to cook food quickly without using too much precious fuel. By cutting up your ingredients into uniform, small pieces and stirring them together quickly in a large pan over high heat, a delicious one-dish meal can be cooked in minutes.

Flavor is quickly added through liquid seasonings that can also play the role of marinade for whatever protein is featured; and a touch of cornstarch helps to bind that sauce when heated, beautifully coating all the stir-fried ingredients. The only other dish you need to make the meal complete is some steamed rice that you start cooking, following package instructions, before you start preparing the main dish.

In addition to being quick and easy to prepare, and delicious, the following recipe for a sweet-and-tangy pork-and-vegetable stirfry has yet three more aspects to its appeal.

First, it features ingredients you may well already have in your pantry or refrigerator, or certainly ones you can find easily in your local supermarket. Even better, it’s surprisingly economical, with the entire ingredient list probably costing less than you’d spend to feed four people in a fast-food restaurant.

And finally, you don’t even need a wok to make it; a large frying pan works fine.

Feel free to substitute boneless, skinless chicken for the pork, or add other vegetables

you like. Eventually, you can start inventing your own stir-fries, coming up with new ways every evening to lure everyone back to the table.

S W E E T - A N D - T A N G Y PORK-AND-VEGETABLE STIR-FRY Serves 4 to 6 12 ounces (375 g) well-trimmed center-cut boneless pork chops, about 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick 1 green bell pepper, halved, stemmed, and seeded 1 medium-sized yellow onion, peeled 1 medium carrot, trimmed and peeled 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian-style toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Steamed white rice, for serving 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish With a sharp knife, cut the pork chops into 1/2-inch (12-mm) dice. Set the meat aside in a medium mixing bowl. Cut the bell pepper, onion and carrot into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice, combining them in a separate bowl.

Pour the soy sauce into a small mixing bowl.

Add the cornstarch and stir with a fork until the cornstarch has dissolved completely. Stir in the garlic, sesame oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes and brown sugar. Add the seasonings mixture to the bowl of diced pork and toss well. Set aside at room temperature to marinate for about 15 minutes. Wash your hands thoroughly.

Heat the peanut oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork mixture and stir-fry with a long-handled spoon or spatula, keeping the pork cubes moving continuously around the pan, until they have turned lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Add all the diced vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Continue stir-frying over high heat until the pork is cooked through and nicely browned and the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes longer.

Spoon the steamed rice into individual serving bowls or onto serving plates. Spoon the stir-fried pork and vegetables on top of the rice.

Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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