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–Photos courtesy County Freeholders The county has finalized its purchase of 775 acres in Berkeley known as the former Pulverizing Tract, a mostly undeveloped parcel freeholders said shows unique natural features. By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Freeholder John Bartlett believes the 775-acre purchase of a long-vacant, former mining operation site for $11 million is one of the county’s largest open space preservation land buys using the county Natural Land Trust money. The site, considered one of the largest undeveloped parcels east of the Garden State Parkway, sits in the Pinelands of Berkeley and once was home to a mining operation that is now overgrown and, Bartlett said, basically untouched. “There are parts that resemble the savannah out
of Berkeley. The meeting will take place at the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad Building in Seaside Park, from 7 to 9 p.m. January 12. This is one of several meetings Berkeley is hold-
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there. It is mesmorizing,” said the freeholder, who serves as the county liaison to the parks department. The site will not be used for active recreation or to even convert in to a park, he said. Instead, it’s simply a way to block development and preserve natural resources, he said. “At one point there were very many homes proposed
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Development Meeting Focuses On S. Seaside Park
By Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – The South Seaside Pa rk neighborhood of the township will be the focus of a post-Sandy, long-term planning meeting for that section
| January 7, 2017
By Courtney McCann OCEAN COUNTY – Most lost and founds are for mittens, sweaters and the occasional hat or scarf. At the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, the lost and found is home to all of the odds and ends that borrowers leave in books as makeshift bookmarks, rather than dog-earing the pages of the latest James Patterson or Nora Roberts. That includes what appear to be treasured family moments, in photographs left between pages. “Sometimes it’s a piece of yarn or string,” said Rachael Lavoie-Dohn, chief librarian of the Toms River branch. “Maybe an expired plane ticket.” In July, a table was set up in the lobby with unclaimed items, but staff requested that patrons who had lost photographs ask
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ing to gather public input on recovery and resiliency efforts that residents recommend, for possible inclusion into land use and other strategies. According to the township: “The input received
at this meeting will inform the Township of Berkeley’s comprehensive post-Sandy planning efforts to mitigate, reduce or prevent impacts from natural disasters.” (Meeting - See Page 5)
–Photo by Catherine Galioto BERKELEY – Mayor and council recently honored the Pop Warner cheer squad who placed first in Jersey Shore and second place at Nationals in Florida. The coaches and cheerleaders were presented with certificates of appreciation in a special ceremony at the last 2016 township council meeting.
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Winter-Spring Programs For Kids & Teens
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County College Kids & Teens Programs allow children to participate in a variety of adventures. Classes are held on OCC’s Main Campus, College Drive in Toms River unless specified. Autism Spectrum Disorder Program: Sensitivity Super Powers is an enrichment program for high functioning Autistic children to align sensory sensitive kids with their “super powers” and become the hero of their own story. Focus is on each child’s unique abilities. Children will be exposed to music, art, yoga, animal, comedy, and play therapy. Trips include Chariot Riders Horse Farm, Silverton Farms, Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, and a laser show at the Novins Planetarium. Cost: $399. Saturdays, March 11 through May 13, 9 a.m. to noon. Health & Wellness Program: Nutrition Detectives can inspire change and motivate the whole family to adopt a healthier approach to balanced eating. Elementary school children will learn “5 clues” to read food labels, identify and choose healthy foods, and participate in a hands-on activity to apply “detective” skills with real food items. Cost: $49. April 15, 10 a.m. to noon. World of Model Rockets: For children ages 7 to 12. This program allows children to learn about NASA, build their own rocket, discover the physics behind flight, and be treated to a program at the Novins
Planetarium. Cost: $125. May 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Forensics – Mystery Gunfire: For children ages 8 to 16. This program shows how to sketch and photograph a crime scene, fingerprint, collect and analyze blood and ballistic evidence, make casts and impressions of foot prints and tire tracks, and analyze hair and fibers. Cost: $139. Saturdays, February 4 through 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Forensics – Serial Killer: For children ages 10 to 16. This program shows how to use a grid search, DNA fingerprinting, and handwriting, bone, and blood analysis. Cost: $139. Saturdays, March 4 through 18, 9 a.m. to noon. Forensics – Catch a Bank Robber: For children ages 10 to 16. This program shows how to use geographic profiling, serial number restoration, bullet trajectory, gunshot residue and counterfeit detection, and GPS tracking. Cost: $139. Saturdays, April 22 to May 6, 9 a.m. to noon. Dance programs will be held at Ultimate Dance Studios in Toms River. Hip Hop: For ages 8 to 13. Cost: $99. Mondays or Tuesdays, January 23 through March 27, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. For full descriptions of Kids & Teens courses, visit ocean.edu. To register, call the OCC Department of Continuing & Professional Education, 732-255-0409.
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Continued From Page 1 there, and you can imagine the cost to taxpayers,” Bartlett told The Berkeley Times. The public hearing to buy the parcel was just over a year ago. At it, Berkeley Township Mayor lauded the county in pursuing the tract. At its last 2016 council meeting, Berkeley Township council granted the easement needed to secure the final details of the land deal. “That was one of the last steps,” Bartlett said, adding that title searches were also recently complete. “We went through due process and now are in a position to finalize this deal.” Amato said the hope is that the purchase means an extension can be built to Western Boulevard to connect it to the eastern Berkeley heading into Beachwood. Bartlett said such an idea is a long way off, and that improvements to Route 9 would be first priority before creating another corridor that runs north-south. “You’ve got to make sure the roads can handle traffic,” he said.
The county purchased the plot under its Natural Lands Trust, funded through open space tax dollars. Sixty acres of the site would be purchased by the Ocean County Utilities Authority to be saved in case expansion of the authority’s nearby facilities are ever needed. The current owner will retain a small portion of adjacent land to continue its cement-making operation, Bartlett said. Besides meandering through the landscape, folks visiting the site might find the county maintaining trails there, even developing a leg to its Rail Trail through the tract to allow public access to the unique terrain inside. “I’d imagine there’d be that, and even the potential to create additional loops for hiking trails that make note of the exquisite features there,” Bartlett said. The initial asking price for the site was $19 million since it included the value of unmined materials, but it ultimately dropped to $14 million and then $11 million due to the fact that the county has cash on hand to make the purchase. –Daniel Nee contributed to this article.
Italian American Club Dates
BERKELEY – The next meeting of the Holiday City/Silver Ridge Italian American Club’s first 2017 meeting will be March 20. The trip on March 24 will be to Sight & Sound to see the presentation of “Jonah.” Lunch at Shady Maples is included in
the price of $105 per person. For more information and tickets, contact President Joanna Russo at 732-299-1645. The club will meet again on April 17. The April 22 trip to Medieval Times tickets are on sale for $72 per person by contacting Joanna Russo.
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The Berkeley Times, January 7, 2017, Page 5 be heirlooms for someone.” In addition to photos and other items being forgotten in returned library books, memorabilia are also sometimes left in books that are donated to the library. “Not too long ago staff noticed a ‘grandmother’s diary’ which came in with donated books,” Lavoie-Dohn said. “The diary, from the grandmother to a grandchild, contained family photos and with some detective work, staff were able to reunite the item with the family.” The moral of the story? Keeping a borrowed book’s pages pristine is much appreciated, but it may be best to invest in a few bookmarks rather than reaching for the family photo album. “We are happy that people aren’t folding down the pages,” Lavoie-Dohn joked. “But we wish they weren’t using something as special as a photo.
at the desk rather than put them on display. That’s when Senior Library Assistant Maureen Borkowski decided to find a safe, yet private way to store photos up at the circulation desk. “Maureen decided to put them in a binder with plastic inserts so they would be protected and able to be viewed easily,” Lavoie-Dohn said. First communion ceremonies. Birthday parties. Landmarks from family vacations. The book itself is a snapshot of daily life. “One of our older photos is of a police officer in full regalia,” Lavoie-Dohn said. “You wonder what the story is behind it.” The library staff members do their best to track down the owners of items they fi nd within the pages when checking books back in. If the makeshift bookmark is an invoice or envelope with contact information, the job is much easier. And some p a t r o n s c o m e b a ck looking for their photos on their own. But photographs with just a name, date or landmark are much more difficult to track down. “There was a photo of two women on a city street that just said 1929 on it,” Lavoie-Dohn said. “Those are the ones you feel ba d ly ab out. T hose –Photo by Ocean County Library old family photos that Senior Library Assistant Maureen Borkowski hopes items seem like they would left behind inside books can find their way back home.
Meeting:
Continued From Page 1 It’s not a meeting of the township government, and no action will be taken that evening, but is instead a chance for the public to hear and share their ideas and comments with the officials overseeing the resiliency process.
Berkeley is one of several towns who received these resiliency grants to pay for the post-Sandy planning. Toms River and Brick have also held meetings over that last several years, with Toms River recently presenting its recommendations and findings on the Ortley Beach section. The Tri-Boro First Aid Squad Building is located at 61 J Street.
Holiday City South Women’s Club Trip & Event Schedule
BERKELEY – The Holiday City South Women’s Club will host these upcoming trips and events. Four-hour Tropicana Casino, January 11. The cost is $23 per person with a $25 back in slot play. Resorts Casino, Entertainer Marc Antonelli, January 18. The cost is $24 per person with a $10 back. Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance, includes antipasto, sandwiches, coffee & dessert,
beer, wine and soda, on February 11. The cost is $19 per person. Resorts Casino, Entertainer Michael McGeehan, February 15. The cost is $24 per person with $10 back. Doolan’s St. Patrick’s “Ireland to America” Complete lunch, March 15 with a one hour open bar and choice of three entrees, dessert, coffee, tea. For more information, call Alice Patrizio at 732-286-2751.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
EDITORIAL Our Mission Continues With the birth of a new year, we are preparing to mark our 22nd anniversary on April 18 by continuing the mission to which we have always been dedicated. This mission, which has been contained within the first edition of all our seven weekly newspape r s we have lau nched to d at e, i n essence states that “the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life,” by publishing “accurate, comprehen sive news and lively commentary” so that “our readers are encouraged to feel the fulfillment of participating in all aspects of their community.” In commemoration of our 20th anniversary, the success of our mission was validated by a proclamation issued by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders, as well as a number of municipal officials representing the communities which we serve. Moreover, we have
used our publications a nd on l i ne pre se nce for the benefit of many worthy non-prof it organizations through the years. One of our most impor t ant com mitments for many years has been to the Ocean Cou nt y Vocat ional Te c h n i c a l S c h o o l s , where both I and members of our company have held trustee seats on its foundation for the purpose of raising money i n suppor t of the schools and its students. In the evolution of the moder n workplace, this mission is more i mpor t a nt now than ever. As we move forward and our mission continues, we have augmented our weekly newspapers with an increasing online presence, including all forms of interactive social media, so that we can ensure that our mission will continue and increase in relevance for many, many more years to come. Stew Swann President & Publisher
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Shoreline Heart Walk Thanks Fundraisers I would like to thank the Jersey Shore businesses, organizations, families and com munit y g roups who stepped up to t he plate to help h it hea r t disease and stroke out of the park at the American Hea r t Associat ion a nd A mer ican St roke Association’s 2016 Shorel i n e He a r t Wa l k . T h e fundraising and wellness event, which was held on October 29 at FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws in L a kewo o d wa s a huge success. I’m happy to announce that the event raised over $128,000 for the American Hear t Association and A mer ican St roke Association’s mission of building healthier lives, f re e of ca rd iova scu la r diseases and stroke. Donations to the Heart Walk support such life-saving ef for t s a s f u nd i ng r e s e a r ch a nd e d u c a t io n , a d vo c a t i n g fo r b e t t e r health, improving patient care and reaching at-risk popu lat ions. As P resident of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, I see how these efforts directly improve the lives of our patients. Nationally sponsored by Subway and locally sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey Natural Gas, RWJBarnabas, Cent raSt ate, Food Ci r c u s S u p e r m a r k e t s ,
Letters To The Editor Inc., Mid-Atlantic Sur- Where is it? This flyer is a overdose. The overdose gical Associates, WBJB 90.5, 105.7 T he Hawk, WOBM AM, 92.7 WOBM and 94.3 The Point, the Sh o r el i n e He a r t Wa l k encouraged participants to learn more about heart disease and stroke risks and to take steps to help prevent these diseases in our community. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 k i l l e r s of A m e r i c a n s . The American Heart Association is com mit ted t o helpi ng i nd iv idu als and businesses foster a culture of health, and to providing science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals, p ol i c y m a ke r s a n d t h e public. For more infor mation about the American Hea r t Associat ion a nd American Stroke Association, please visit heart. org. Kenneth N. Sable C o - C h a i r, S h o r e l i n e Heart Walk
Never Trust A Politician I received politicians’ tax cut flyer baloney. The biggest broad-based tax cut in the history of New Jersey, it says, thanks to Bob Singer, Sean Kean and David Rible. It goes on to say seniors get an average tax cut of over $1,000 a year. Where is the tax cut, Bob Singer? I’m 82 years old and have never received a $1,000 tax cut or rebate.
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Narcan Training Is Simple, Life-Saving The use of Naloxone can save a life. Naloxone, also k nown as Narcan is an opioid antagonist used in opioid overdoses to counteract the life-threatening depression of the respiratory system. It allows an overdose victim to breathe normally. Although traditionally ad m i n istered by emergency response personnel, naloxone can be administered by lay people or public, making it ideal for treating heroin and other opioids overdoses. The training is simple and use of Naloxone results in a life saved. Here is what occurs in an opioid overdose. When too much of any opioid, like heroin goes into too many receptors, the respiratory system slows and the person breathes more slowly, then not at all. Because Naloxone basically knocks the opioids out of the opiate receptors in the brain, the overdose is reversed and the person is able to breathe again. However, it is a temporary drug that will wear off in 30 to 90 minutes and the person should be watched for sig n s of cont i nued
victim must seek medical assistance or call 911. Lack of oxygen from opioid overdose may lead to brain injury in as little as four minutes, yet the average EMS response time is 9.4 minutes. Seconds can count during an opioid overdose so it is vital if you have a loved one or friends who use, you need to have a plan in place. Most life threatening opioid emergencies occur in the home, witnessed by friends or family. Brand names of Naloxone are Evzio, Narcan injection, Narcan Nasal Spray. They all come with simple, lifesaving directions and are easy to administer. Upon purchase, read and k now how to use these devices and keep them readily available. S o m e s t a t e s h ave a third-party law where a concer ned pa rent, employee or nurse at a school can obtain Naloxone and administer it without facing legal repercussions (known as the good Samaritan act). If you come in contact with a high-risk i ndividu al, you should have this lifesaving overdose antidote. For more infor mation a nd t he availabilit y of naloxone, go to narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/ n a loxo n e - av a i l a b i l it y. html. If you are in need of a referral to a treatment center, call us at 1- 800431-1754. Ray Clauson Narconon
EDITORIAL
Make Yourself Heard The people of Berkeley face an array of issues – taxes, traffic, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Berkeley for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your officials know
you’re watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
From The Desk Of The Governor Governor Chris Christie
New Jerseyans Find Lost Life Insurance Policies Or Annuities With New Locator Tools
NEW J ERSEY – Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Richard J. Badolato and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced electronic services that provide consumers help in fi nding lost life insurance policies and annuities. Those searching for a lost life insurance policy or annuity sold in New Jersey can enter their
information on a one-page online form and submit it electronically to find valid policies or annuity contracts. The Department’s Life Insurance Policy Locator is found here on the DOBI website: state.nj.us/ dobi/division_consumers/ insurance/missinglifepolicy. html. The automated tool provides assistance to life in-
surance or annuity beneficiaries in cases where they believe available coverage exists, but cannot fi nd the original policy and do not have policy information. Individuals who believe that they are beneficiaries, as well as executors and legal representatives of the deceased individual can submit a request to insurance companies licensed in New Jersey to search
for a missing life insurance policy or annuity contract. “Often people do not know where to turn when searching for a lost life insurance policy or annuity,” said Commissioner Badolato. “Now they can submit their information through our website portal and make an inquiry using the new life insurance policy locator. This is a faster, streamlined approach to assisting con-
sumers get the information they need to file for their benefits.” Consumer requests are encrypted and secured to maintain conf identiality. Participating insurers will compare submitted requests with available policyholder information and report all matches to the Department through the locator. Companies will then contact beneficiaries
Chris Christie or their authorized representatives. For more information on DOBI’s life insurance policy locator, go to: state.nj.us/ dobi/division_consumers/ insurance/missinglife policy.html.
HUD Awards $ $45,574,610 To New Jersey Homeless Programs
NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $45,574,610 to support 285 homeless housing and service prog r a m s i n New Je r s ey. These Continuum of Care grants provide critically needed housing and support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the state. View a complete list of all the state and local homeless projects awarded funding. “Today marks another critical investment in suppor t of those working each and every day to house and serve our most v ul nerable neig hbors,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro. “We know how to end homelessness and will continue to encourage our local partners to use the latest evidence to achieve success. These grants support proven strategies to end homelessness once and for all.” “Homelessness service providers across New Jersey count on federal resources to stem the tide of homelessness in their communities,” said Holly Leicht, HUD Regional Ad-
ministrator for New York and New Jersey. “We know from our success in ending Veteran homelessness in several counties statewide that funding that matches the scale of the problem, combined with close partnerships at the local level, can end homelessness for good.” This year, HUD again challenged state and local planners to encourage higher performing local programs, which can result in shifting funds from existing projects to new programs that will have a more substantial and lasting impact on reducing homelessness. In 2010, President Obama and 19 federal agencies and offices that form the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness launched the nation’s fi rst-ever comprehensive strategy to prevent and end homelessness. Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness puts the country on a path to end Veteran and chronic homelessness as well as to end homelessness among children, family, and youth. On a single winter night
in January 2016, state and local Continuums of Care agencies in New Jersey reported 8,895 people experienced homelessness, representing a 35.2 percent reduction from January 2010. Most homeless persons were located in emergency shelters or transitional housing programs, but 1,353 persons were unsheltered. The number of families with children experiencing homelessness declined 53.5 percent since 2010. Veteran homelessness dropped by 20.1 percent (or 696 persons) since January 2015. On a single winter night in January 2016, 556 veterans were experiencing homelessness. Chronic or long-term homelessness among individuals declined by 40.4 percent (or 704 persons) since 2015. The number of unaccompanied homeless youth and child ren appeared to decline in 2016 to 533, though HUD will launch a more robust effort to more accurately account for this important population in January 2017. Nationwide, HUD estimates there were 549,928 persons exper iencing homelessness on a single
winter night in 2016. Since 2010, local communities around the country reported a 14 percent decline in the nu mber of persons experiencing homelessness. In addition, Veteran homelessness fell by 47 percent, chronic homelessness declined 27 percent,
and family homelessness fell by nearly 23 percent. In January 2017, local homelessness plan ni ng agencies across the nation, called ‘Continuums of Care,’ will organize volunteers to help count the nu mber of persons located in emergency shel-
ters, transitional housing programs and living unsheltered on the streets. The Continuums of Care will report these one-night ‘point-in-time counts’ later in the year, and they will form the basis of HUD’s 2017 national homeless estimate.
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–Photo courtesy Berkeley Township School District BERKELEY – Students at Bayville School, Berkeley Township Elementary School, Clara B. Worth School and H & M Potter School participated in chorus concerts during the month of December. Parents, staff members and fellow students enjoyed the holiday tunes.
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Berkeley Police DARE Program
BERKELEY – The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program is taught throughout the Berkeley Township School District and at the Central Regional Middle School. D.A.R.E.’s primary mission is to provide children with the information and skills they need to live drug and violence free lives. The goal is to teach kids the tools that they will need to avoid negative influences and, instead, make good decisions for themselves. Additionally, the department establishes positive relationships between students and law enforcement, teachers, and parents. They also work hand-in-hand with the Berkeley Township Municipal Alliance, which is an association for Drug and Alcohol Awareness and Prevention.
First Aid Volunteers Needed In Bayville
BAYVILLE – The Bayville First Aid Squad is seeking volunteers to join its emergency medical service team. The 24/7 operation serves more than 28,000 residents and has three volunteer positions: the cadet program for people 16 to 18 years old, who will receive CPR and basic first aid training, a driver program for people 21 years and older who will be trained to drive an emergency vehicle and the emergency medical technician program, which requires 180 hours of training. Call 732-269-1313 or email bayvillefirstaidsquad@outlook.com.
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CRMS Robotics Club
The Robotics Team at Ocean County College. BAYVILLE – At Ocean County College, the Central Regional Robotics Club team successfully engineered a robot to complete an art piece. Representing CRMS were Dylan O’Leary, Xander Paradise, Zakk Paradise, Griffin Petry, Dominic Mattina, Mark Taboada, Sloane
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First Aid Squad Elect New Officers
BAYVILLE – Members of the Bayville First Aid Squad began their 63rd year in service with their annual installation of officers on December 19. The Executive Board Members elected are: Patricia Sperber President; Charles Schwab, Vice President; Mary Ann Thoma, Treasurer; Constance Kincaid, Secretary. The Line Officers elected are: William Thoma, Captain; Cody Jordan, First Lieutenant; Phil Bruce, Second Lieutenant; Joe Dunn, Sergeant. Also two additional Trustees were elected: Robert Wood and Thomas Higgins. The Squad has come a long way in the more
than 63 years since the original “hearse” responded to its first call. Modern equipment, consisting of three modular ambulances and two emergency vehicles. Highly-trained volunteers, and efficient communication systems, provide the Bayville/Berkeley Communities with the finest service by the men and women who give much time and effort to serve others. To volunteer for the Bayville First Aid Squad, please visit website at bayvillefas.org to sign up online, as well as obtain further information on our organization, the latest news, historical facts and photos, videos of the squad in action as well as pictures of the vehicles.
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Students Complete Gang Resistance Training
SOUTH TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and South Toms River Police Department held a G.R.E.A.T. graduation for all four fifth-grade classes from the South Toms River Elementary School. This group of students is one of six schools from across Ocean County that has successfully completed the G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program within the Office –Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office of the Ocean County Prosecutor for Proud students display their program certificates. the 2016/2017 school year. Pictured left to right: STRPD Ptl. Anthony GiThe Gang Resistance Education acinti, Mrs. Diane Della Fave’s fifth-grade class, And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program STRPD Det. Mike Schneidt. is an evidence-based, national and international gang and violence prevention G.R.E.A.T. Program to the South Toms River program that has been building trust between Elementary School. At that time the two new law enforcement and communities for almost instructors began teaching the six week course 30 years. G.R.E.A.T. is intended as an immuni- to all STRE fifth grade students. Both officers zation against delinquency, youth violence, and and STRE school officials declared the program gang membership. It is designed for children in a “GREAT” success. Imparting life skills to the years immediately before the prime ages for over 60 students which include: decision makintroduction into gangs and delinquent behav- ing, communication skills, anger management, ior. The program is built around school-based, anti-bullying and respect. Beyond the STRE School graduation, this year law enforcement officer-instructed classroom the program has already graduated the fifthcurricula. This past July, STRPD Chief Izatt assigned grade classes of the Toms River Hooper Avenue Det. Mike Schneidt and Ptl. Anthony Giacinti Elementary School, Toms River Silver Bay to attend G.R.E.A.T. instructor training offered Elementary School and East Dover Elementary by members of the Ocean County Prosecutors School, as well as, sixth-graders from Toms Office in order to pro-actively provide positive River Intermediate East and Lakewood Middle outreach to the youth of South Toms River. His School. To date the program has imparted life officers were part of a class of 41 Law Enforce- skills/lessons this school year to over 1200 ment Officers that came from Ocean County students from Ocean County. OCPO brought the program to Ocean County and 19 other different states across America in order to attend the week long instructor program Schools in 2011 and have been continuously that took place at the Ocean County Training working cooperatively with other Ocean County law enforcement agencies to expand the Center in Waretown. Readers may recall that back in October OCPO program locally in an effort to reach as many announced STRPD would be among the new- children as possible. Those wishing for more information about the est departments to collaborate with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in order to bring the G.R.E.A.T. program can go to great-online.org.
Firearms Applications Online
BERKELEY – Firearms application forms can be obtained through the Records Section of the Police Division. The Records Section is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays except holidays.
Most Firearms Application forms can also be accessed online 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit berkeleypolice. org/firearms-applications.
VFW Post 10185 Supports Children’s Home BERKELEY – The VFW National Home for Children celebrated its 92 years of service on January 7. The home was incorporated as a nonprofit on January 7, 1925. This facility has helped thousands of children and
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ECC Food Pantry Collections
BAYVILLE – Emmanuel Community Church is collecting donations for its locally supported food pantry.
Call the church office at 732-269-5690 to see what they’re collecting this month. The church is located at 331 Wheaton Ave.
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Police Department invites the public to provide crime tips via an online form. The form can be found at berkeleypolice.org/crime-tips.
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ASPCA Urges: Disaster Preparedness For Animals
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Community Organizations Active in Disaster shared information from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals about preparedness for animals during emergencies. Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your pets safe, so the best thing you can do for yourself and your pets is to be prepared. Here are simple steps you can follow now to make sure you’re ready before the next disaster strikes: Step 1: Get a Rescue Alert Sticker This easy-to-use sticker will let people know that pets are inside your home. Make sure it is visible to rescue workers (we recommend placing it on or near your front door), and that it includes the types and number of pets in your home as well as the name and number of your veterinarian. If you must evacuate with your pets, and if time allows, write “evacuated” across the stickers. To get a free emergency pet alert sticker for your home, please fill out our online order form and allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Your local pet supply store may also sell similar stickers. Step 2: Arrange a Safe Haven Arrange a safe haven for your pets in the event of evacuation. Do not leave your pets behind. Remember, if it isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe for your pets. They may become trapped or escape and be exposed to numerous life-threatening hazards. Note that not all shelters accept pets, so it is imperative that you have determined where you will bring your pets ahead of time: Contact your veterinarian for a list of preferred boarding kennels and facilities. Ask your local animal shelter if they provide emergency shelter or foster care for pets. Identify hotels or motels outside of your immediate area that accept pets. Ask friends and relatives outside your immediate area if they would be willing to take in your pet. Step 3: Chose “Designated Caregivers” This step will take considerable time and thought. When choosing a temporary caregiver, consider someone who lives close to your residence. He or she should be someone who is
generally home during the day while you are at work or has easy access to your home. A set of keys should be given to this trusted individual. This may work well with neighbors who have pets of their own—you may even swap responsibilities, depending upon who has accessibility. When selecting a permanent caregiver, you’ll need to consider other criteria. This is a person to whom you are entrusting the care of your pet in the event that something should happen to you. When selecting this “foster parent,” consider people who have met your pet and have successful cared for animals in the past. Be sure to discuss your expectations at length with a permanent caregiver, so he or she understands the responsibility of caring for your pet. Step 4: Prepare Emergency Supplies and Traveling Kits If you must evacuate your home in a crisis, plan for the worst-case scenario. Even if you think you may be gone for only a day, assume that you may not be allowed to return for several weeks. When recommendations for evacuation have been announced, follow the instructions of local and state officials. To minimize evacuation time, take these simple steps: Make sure all pets wear collars and tags with up-to-date identification information. Your pet’s ID tag should contain his name, telephone number and any urgent medical needs. Be sure to also write your pet’s name, your name and contact information on your pet’s carrier. The ASPCA recommends microchipping your pet as a more permanent form of identification. A microchip is implanted under the skin in the animal’s shoulder area, and can be read by a scanner at most animal shelters. Always bring pets indoors at the first sign or warning of a storm or disaster. Pets can become disoriented and wander away from home in a crisis. Store an emergency kit and leashes as close to an exit as possible. Make sure that everyone in the family knows where it is, and that it clearly labeled and easy to carry. Items to consider keeping in or near your “Evac-Pack” include: Pet first-aid kit and guide book (ask your vet what to include). Seven days’ worth of canned (pop-top) or dry food (be sure to rotate every two months). Disposable litter trays (aluminum
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electrical fires in the barn, as can a simple nudge from an animal who accidentally knocks over a machine. Get your horse used to wearing a halter, and get him used to trailering. Periodically, you should practice quickly getting your horse on a trailer for the same reason that schools have fire drills—asking a group of unpracticed children to exit a burning building in a calm fashion is a little unrealistic, as is requesting a new and strange behavior of your horse. If you own a trailer, please inspect it regularly. Also, make sure your towing vehicle is appropriate for the size and weight of the trailer and horse. Always make sure the trailer is hitched properly—the hitch locked on the ball, safety chains or cables attached, and emergency brake battery charged and linked to towing vehicle. Proper tire pressure (as shown on the tire wall) is also very important. Get your horse well-socialized and used to being handled by all kinds of strangers. If possible, invite emergency responders and/or members of your local fire service to interact with your horse. It will be mutually beneficial for them to become acquainted. Firemen’s turnout gear may smell like smoke and look unusual, which many horses find frightening—so ask them to wear their usual response gear to get your horse used to the look and smell. Set up a phone tree/buddy system with other nearby horse owners and local farms. This could prove invaluable should you—or they—need to evacuate animals or share resources like trailers, pastures or extra hands! Keep equine veterinary records in a safe place where they can quickly be reached. Be sure to post emergency phone numbers by the phone. Include your 24-hour veterinarian, emergency services and friends. You should also keep a copy for emergency services personnel in the barn that includes phone numbers for you, your emergency contact, your 24-hour veterinarian and several friends. Special Considerations for Birds Birds should be transported in a secure travel cage or carrier. If the carrier does not have a perch, line it for paper towels that you can change frequently. Keep the carrier in as quiet an area as possible. In cold weather, make certain you have a blanket over your pet’s cage. This may also help reduce the stress of traveling. In warm weather, carry a spray bottle to periodically moisten your bird’s feathers. Have recent photos available, and keep your bird’s leg bands on for identification. It is particularly imperative that birds eat on a daily basis, so purchase a timed feeder. If you need to leave your bird unexpectedly, the feeder will ensure his daily feeding schedule. Items to keep on hand: Catch net, heavy towel, blanket or sheet to cover cage, cage liner. Special Considerations for Reptiles A snake may be transported in a pillowcase, but you should have permanent and secure housing for him when you reach a safe place. Take a sturdy bowl that is large for your pet to soak in. It’s also a good idea to bring along a heating pad or other warming devise, such as a hot water bottle. Lizards can be transported like birds (see above). Special Considerations for Small Animals Small animals, such as hamsters, gerbils, mice and guinea pigs, should be transported in secure carriers with bedding materials, food and food bowls. Items to keep on hand: Salt lick, extra water bottle, small hidebox or tube, a week’s worth of bedding.
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Loss of balance and unsteadiness are changes often seen as a function of aging, the number one health concern of individuals in their later years. Over $3 billion are spent in medical expenses due to balance related falls. Human equilibrium is a complex interaction which requires cor rect input from three receptors: the inner ear, vision and somatosensory receptors, which is our contact, with our feet, ankles, muscles and joints. All three signals must be received by our central nervous system. Then, the cerebellum, which is the motor of the brain, must execute the correct movement of our musculoskeletal system to maintain our center of gravity. If any one or several components of this complicated system are not working properly, then we will have a loss of sure footedness or movement coordination. The natural aging process may effect any one or all
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department has posted its additional flu sites on its website at ochd.org. Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator said, “We are beginning to see more cases of flu locally and want our residents to know it is not too late to get their vaccination. It can take up to two weeks to develop enough antibodies to protect you from the flu so try to get your flu shot as soon as possible. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) surveillance, this year’s flu vaccine is protective against the majority of strains of flu that are in circulation this season. Also, beginning in January, children over six months of age and children under 60 months, who are in a licensed day care facility, will need to show proof that they have received the flu shot or will be excused from attending that facility.”
“At the flu sites, we also offer the pneumonia vaccine. Medicare Part B covers the cost of a flu or pneumonia shot. For those without Medicare Part B or have a Medicare Managed Plan, the cost will be $20. A physician’s note or prescription is required for a pneumonia shot for those under the age of 65. The dates, times and sites of the clinics are: January 13, 1 to 3 p.m., Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Ave., Toms River. January 24, 1 to 3 p.m., Center for Health, Education, Medicine and Dentistry (CHEMED), 1771 Madison Ave., Conference Room, Lakewood. February 9, 1 to 3 p.m., Ocean County Health Department, 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin. February 13, 1 to 3 p.m., Ocean County Health Department, 175 Sunset Ave., Toms River.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Eight Incredible Medicinal Herbs From The Bible By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Before the advent of synthetic compounds, expensive medications and injections, the human body was accustomed to natural herbs and spices. Our planet Earth has thousands of healing plants that grew during biblical times. Even though I am a pharmacist, I believe that we can heal with what grows on Earth. Today I’m listing eight incredible herbs, all mentioned in the Bible, as well as their medicinal benefits. Almonds: K now n as Pr unus dulcis, almonds contain salicin which go on to form “salicylic acid.” This is the primary by-product of aspirin. We all know what aspirin is for, don’t we? Eating a handful of almonds each day is like consuming natural aspirin. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that almonds can decrease post-prandial (after eating) blood sugar, as well as insulin and free radical damage. Black Cumin: Known as Nigella sativa these jet black seeds can be used to f lavor bread and other baked goods. You can buy black cumin seed oil as a dietary supplement which I often recommend for people dealing with neurological problems. If your child had intractable seizures, please mention Nigella sativa supplementation to your pediatrician because the research is easy to find, and very positive. Frankincense: Known as Boswellia serrata, this is a gummy resin, that contains compounds that might relieve joint pain by inhibiting the inf lammatory cytokines that lead to discomfort. Research suggests that boswellia could improve ovarian and bladder health, and studies have already been conducted on people with those types
of cancer producing positive results. Garlic: I love roasted garlic on my pizza! This herb can support healthy cholesterol ratios while decreasing platelet aggregation like a blood thinner. It can inhibit Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) acting similarly the drugs lisinopril and enalapril. Myrrh: Known as Commiphora myrrha; I keep this essential oil handy for cuts. It smells awful, no lie, but it’s worth having because it’s a strong antiseptic and anti-everything. It could help reduce infection by a parasite, bacteria or fungus. Olive: Known botanically as Olea europaea. The olive branch conveys a universal symbol of peace. Olive oil contains oleic acid which is a fatty acid. This compound works in conjunction with vitamin D to support immune health. Saffron: Known as Crocus sativus; saffron acts like a natural antidepressant, anxiolytic and sedative. It contains many biologically active compounds including crocin and safranal which protect your levels of dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine. Because saffron provides cofactors for the SOD enzyme, it may be helpful if you have an SOD polymorphism. Sage: This herb was studied on patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and researchers concluded that sage “produced a significantly better outcome on cognitive function.” Interestingly, sage was shown in lab studies to help reduce f lare-ups of herpes-related viruses such as cold sores and genital herpes. If you love this information, just write to me at ScriptEssentials@gmail.com and request your own copy of “Medicinal Herbs from the Bible” e-book.
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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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) 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) 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) Buying - Jewelry collections and jewelry boxes; costume/estate/antique. Rhinestones, pins, bracelets, all types (watches too). Cash Paid Today! Call “THE JEWELRY GAL.” Brick Area. 732-513-2139. (1)
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Holiday City South Social Club Trips
BERKELEY—The Holiday City South Social Club has these upcoming trips scheduled. On March 25, “Murder on the Orient Express” in Princeton theater. The cost is $82 per person for a suspenseful thrilling ride. The price includes show and Stouts deluxe motor coach. On April 25, “Jonah” at Sight and Sounds, Lancaster, Pa. Guests will see the 40-foot ship break in two right before their eyes and Jonah swallowed by the whale. The price includes the show, food at the Shady Maple and Stouts deluxe motor coach. The cost is $120 per person.\
On September 17 through 22, a trip through Canada, including Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa. The trip includes five days in same hotel, breakfasts, dinners, cruise and many sites in each city, with a professional tour guide. Double price is $699 per person. Call for single or triple pricing. Tickets are on sale at the HCS Clubhouse, at Mule and Santiago on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For information and reservations, call Marion Jessiman at 908-442-1952.
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LAKEWOOD – As an RWJBarnabas Health facility, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus prides itself on recognizing the growing needs of the community and fulfilling those needs by providing specialized programs and services. The Center for Healthy Aging offers a variety of unique services dedicated to improving the health and well-being of seniors.
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promote Senior Wellness and Healthy Aging. Our current program portfolio includes: stroke awareness program w/blood pressure screening; seasonal affective disorder; emergency preparedness; osteoporosis 101 with bone density; stress & relaxation; intimacy, sex and today’s mature adult; healthy eating; how to avoid falls; sweet dreams for seniors: getting a good night’s rest; and health fair. The Southern Campus is located at 600 River Ave. For more information on the Center for Healthy Aging, call 732-961-1401.
Snow Better Time To Read OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library is holding an Adult Winter Reading Program. The program runs now through March 20. Adults 18 years old and older can participate. Participants should read and complete five or more books to enter a free drawing for a chance to win a prize from their local branch, as well as the system’s grand prize. Online program participants will also be eligible to win a limited edition “Snow Better Time to Read” mug. Local winners will be drawn March 21. The Grand Prize winner will be drawn on April 4. The contest is sponsored by the Ocean County Library’s Readers Services Committee. To enter, visit bit.ly/2h4s9rc.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of jANUARY 7 - jANUARY 13
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Think outside yourself. Resolve to make your partner’s life just a bit better. As this week unfolds you might find that the support of someone else is necessary to sustain your own happiness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your cheerfulness attracts compliments. Remain faithful if you hope to enjoy a rapturous romp with a romantic companion. In the week to come your business sense might be out of kilter. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you are receptive and perceptive you can sidestep the deceptive. In the week ahead a close companion might be less than forthcoming. Resolve not to overreact to what seems like a betrayal. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It is tempting to remain tethered to togetherness. Make the most of your vacation engaged in quality time with family. Later in the week your loved ones might not have time for you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sing a sentimental duet with your special someone. Perfect harmony is possible if you follow your intuitions. Don’t expect special favors or generosity from the boss in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Display a tranquil air to lure a lover into your lair. Your mate could be especially sensitive to your needs and wants. This is a good week to make lasting contentment and harmony a reality.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Build a cocoon of contentment. Relax within the warmth of a trustworthy relationship and find hidden benefits in your job. Frustrating situations might prevent you from attaining your goals. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A spirit of blissful agreement can make significant relationships the centerpiece of tranquility. Implement key plans and long term partnership agreements in the early part of the week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The only thing to fear is fear itself. Lucky breaks can improve your career outlook in the week ahead, but you must be able and willing to experiment with something new. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Keep your comments to yourself. In the week ahead there could be some crossed wires in your communications. Resolve to be more understanding and open minded on the job. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Fool around and fall in love without being foolish. Enjoy relationships that have a definite chance of lasting. Choose purchases with an eye on durability in the first part of the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Listen to the words of the bard. “To sleep, perchance to dream” may offer necessary rest. Find peace and harmony in the week to come if you are willing to set your imagination loose.
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Give Your Celebration A Lift With These Easy Souffles By Wolfgang Puck
As someone who enjoys fine dining while also trying to eat more mindfully, I’m happy to tell you that it’s possible to achieve both goals at the same time. So many ingredients have an air of luxury while also being good for you: salmon and other seafood, skinless poultry, lean cuts of meat, nutty-tasting whole grains, all kinds of vegetables and fruits. Prepare them in ways that maximize their flavor while limiting the fat and sugar you add, and you can have a special meal that that’s also a healthy one. That’s true even for dessert. As a perfect example, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes for a final sweet course that’s incredibly luxurious and also remarkably low in calories and fat. And you can say it all in just one word: souffle. Souffles strike most people as a pinnacle of special-occasion dining. Served hot from the oven, they look like edible magic tricks: impossibly risen high above the rims of their dishes, light and airy and full of flavor. Many dessert souffles, of course, can defy the definition of “healthy,” being rich with egg yolks or chocolate and embellished with rich custard sauce or whipped cream. But remember that the airiness of souffles comes from beaten egg whites, which themselves are virtually fat-free; and there are other ways to enrich and sweeten the mixture. The following souffle recipe features the exotic, tropical flavors of passion fruit and fresh banana. (You can find passion fruit pulp frozen in many well-stocked supermarkets, or even buy it online with overnight shipping.) The souffle itself is so luscious and flavorful that it doesn’t even need added embellishments. The results: 140 calories per serving, with only about 25 percent of them from fat. And if you want to make the souffles extra special without being too overindulgent, you could also gently fold 1 ounce (30 g) of semisweet chocolate chips into the mixture before putting it into the ramekins; it’s a treat that won’t make the dessert too indulgent, adding only about 18 calories per serving. Better still, a souffle is the perfect dessert to enjoy with a glass of sparkling wine. So please join me in toasting a wonderful year ahead! BANANA-PASSION FRUIT SOUFFLES Serves 8 FRUIT BASE: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons dark brown
sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 ounces (125 g) very ripe peeled banana, chopped into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces 1/4 cup (60 mL) frozen, thawed passion fruit puree SOUFFLES: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 6 large cage-free egg whites Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting First, prepare the fruit base: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over high heat and cook it until it turns nut brown, watching carefully to make sure it doesn’t burn. Stir in the brown and granulated sugars and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until it turns caramel-colored, about 5 minutes. Add the banana and stir until well coated. Continue cooking for 2 minutes longer. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the passion fruit puree. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature. To prepare the souffles, first preheat the oven to 425 F (215 C). Brush the inside bottom and sides of four individual 4-ounce (125-mL) ramekins with the room-temperature butter. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar over the butter inside a ramekin; repeat the process with the remaining ramekins. Put the egg whites in a clean bowl. Beat with a hand mixer at medium-high speed while slowly sprinkling in the remaining 4 tablespoons sugar. Continue beating until the egg whites form moderately stiff peaks that barely stand up straight when the beaters are lifted out. With a rubber spatula, gently fold half of the beaten egg whites into the cooled banana mixture. Then, fold in the rest of the egg whites until just a few streaks of white remain. Spoon the souffle mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins, mounding it above their rims. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the center of the preheated oven until they have nicely risen and their tops are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the ramekins to individual serving plates. Serve immediately, dusted with confectioners’ sugar.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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