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By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – The year 2019 was filled with a variety of activities and challenges that faced scrutiny of the public and in some cases some strong feedback.

Other changes were welcomed while some brought back a bit of nostalgia.

The Record Store Closes In the latter category was the closure of The Record Store a beloved store for locals that shut its doors this year.

Jeff Lega, owner of the famous musical staple recalled that 1996 was the busiest year he had ever seen.

“It was just constant,” he said. Lega remembered ordering hundreds of copies of certain artists because they were just flying off the shelves. In particular, he recalled ordering 1,000 copies of Eminem’s first ever album “Infinite.”

The Record Store even hosted midnight openings for new music

–Photo courtesy Howell Schools (Above) Howell Middle School students scored an impressive win in two categories of the STEAM Tank Challenge in Autumn. (Below) Howell School District Officials gather after receiving a Bronze certification award. drops, to which 50-60 people came out. It was insanity,” Lega said.

After 30 years in business, Lega is following his passion for music, which he said he no longer feels in the store. “It had nothing to do with the sales actually…My heart just hasn’t been here for a long time,”

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–Micromedia file photo The Howell Heritage and Historical Society held an important meeting in September that included a miniature model of the MacKenzie House.

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – A member of the Board of Education defeated in the November general election will end up remaining on the board for another year.

Members of the Board gathered for the second time at their new meeting place on the second floor of the township administration building to interview and select an unexpected vacancy on the board on Dec. 11.

During their November 20 meeting, the Board noted that newcomer candidate John Tate, who defeated incumbent Board mem-

ber Laurence Gurman during the race, could not serve on the board due to professional responsibilities.

The four-candidate race saw a victory for Mark A. Bonjavanni and Cristy Mangano who won back their seats. Each candidate was vying for full 3-year term.

Mangano, 41, of Snow Chief Court received the highest number of votes with 4,993 capturing 29.6% of the vote on election night. The registered nurse has served one full term on the board while Bonjavanni, 65, of Salem (Chance - See Page 5)

Sears Closing At Freehold Raceway Mall

said Lega. “No little business can survive on just one thing.”

The Record Store opened in 1988 as a small shop in the Lanes Mills Plaza on Route 9, taking up just one space of about 1,000 square feet but over the years, it grew to take up three of those spaces, transforming from a record/CD/ cassette store to a music and comic book shop.

“After ’96 the music business suffered,” said Lega. This is when The Record Store opted to take on comics to boost business in a failing industry. “It was really not my forte.”

“I am very touched by the strong emotional response to what the store meant and means to every one of you. I was not prepared for (Past - See Page )

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD - Following the trend across the state and country, New Jersey is losing another Sears store.

The Sears at the Freehold Raceway Mall will close by mid-February. This marks the last Sears to operate within the Jersey shore. The Ocean County Mall’s Sears store closed around two years ago and the portion of the building that housed it was removed as part of a new mall renovation plan.

The Kmart in Toms River, which was owned by the same company, also closed. (Kmart had purchased Sears.) A K-Mart in Wall Township also recently closed resulting in liquidation (Sears - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 the outpouring of emotion.”

Howell Students Score High More recently, a team of young Howell students turned their attention to the future of the planet with an idea that they hope will aid in keeping the world a bit greener. Modeled after the ABC television reality show Shark Tank, teams of township middle school students made their pitch on how to make a better environment and in so doing, scored fi rst and third places.

The teams took the honors in the fourth annual STEAM Tank Challenge, sponsored by the New Jersey School Board Association and the U.S. Army. More than 550 student teams entered this year’s program, which culminated in fi nal presentations by 90 student teams at NJSBA’s Workshop 2019.

This year’s winning teams - nine in all - were introduced during a ceremony at the recently held NJEA Convention, with education leaders from across the state honoring the students for their creativity and achievement.

Howell Middle School South earned both First Place for Cell Cycle and Third Place in the State for SmartyT. The Cell Cycle team is made up of 8th graders Cassidy Brennan, Caitlyn Zito, Samantha Ngo, and Kira Zimmer. Their pitch involves a cell cycle sustainability. They made a concept of a cell phone app where you

get a point for every item you recycle.

SmartyT is a trashcan which detects and determines if items thrown away can be recycled. The team included students Allison Zurey, Emma Diroff, Jami VanOrden, Kayley Hassett, and Sklyer Starr.

School District Gets Bronze Certifi cation That wasn’t the only good news the school district heard during 2019. The district was granted bronze certification in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program. This program rewards schools that make positive steps toward going green.

Superintendent of Schools Joe Isola said, “the work surrounding sustainability goes far beyond any recognition, it is about helping students become productive members of their communities. This priority has existed in Howell for quite some time and is driven by student voice.

Sustainable Jersey for Schools, a program for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools, is voluntary, but achieving certification takes commitment and collaborative effort.

Each school that is certified at the bronze level must submit documentation to show it has completed a balanced portfolio of the program’s sustainability actions, reaching a minimum of 150 points. Currently, a total of 872 schools and 337 school districts are participating in the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program overall.

Monmouth Commerce Center Project Residents pushed back against a massive

construction proposal in the township during several planning board meetings during the year. While the outcome of the proposal by the Monmouth Commerce Center LLC isn’t decided yet, many residents and public officials voiced their concerns and gave it a thumbs down.

The 1.2 million square foot project includes the construction of a warehouse complex on 100 acres of county forest land. It also includes roads and parking lots on 100 wooded acres south of Randolph Road which runs into Route 547.

The property owners are Lawrence Katz and Felix Pflaster. The applicant is being represented by Adam Faiella and Meryl Gonchar of Sills Cumis and Gross, of Newark.

Township zoning permits warehouses in the special economic development zone in the south-central region of the community and despite the promise of a large tax ratable to the township and hundreds of additional jobs, opponents of the plan have cited environmental, traffic safety and other concerns to why the project should be turned down.

Resident Dawn Van Brunt formed the organization HOPE (Howell for Open Land and Preservation) and started a petition on Change.org to oppose the project.

She and members of her 300-strong group were present whenever the project was discussed.

Howell Mayor Theresa Berger said, “This project is the size of the Freehold Raceway Mall. This is a bedroom community on a scenic road which cannot

sustain the traffic. The surrounding roads are less able to support the frequency and weight of these trucks. The responsibility will fall on the taxpayers to fi x these roads.”

New Bus Route Plan Panned By Public School Board members faced some public outcry when a new bus route plan was unveiled in August that impacted certain areas of the community.

Not only were some parents unhappy, but the issue sparked a debate between board members concerning the need for more detailed agendas during board committee and regular meetings.

Board member Ira Thor voted against the bus route changes when they were fi rst introduced. He brought up a related concern during the Board’s August and September meetings. “I think we as a board need to do a better job of when there is a topic the public has an interest in. We need to let people know what is going on.

Most people were blindsided. We can’t let that happen.”

Howell History Preserved With Sale Of Historic Sites Howell’s history and the need to preserve it was a point of focus in 2019. “Once you are bitten by the bug of examining history, there is no cure for it,” Ann Julian said during a meeting of the Howell Heritage and Historical Society where 20 members of the organization came out to hear the good news about their group’s (Past - See Page 12)

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Continued From Page 1 Hill Road and who currently serves as the board’s president received 4,917 votes and 29.1% of the vote.

Tate, 37, of Christopher Drive received 4,046 votes in the election representing 24.0% of the vote total while Gurman, 76, received 2,933 votes and 17.4% of the vote count. He lives on South Westfield Road.

While he may have been defeated at the polls, Gurman will be taking the oath of office during the board’s reorganization meeting.

Board members went through the process of selecting a replacement for Tate during their Dec. 11 meeting. Applicants were reviewed by board members regarding their qualifications and experience to serve one year of the three-year- term that Tate was elected to.

Bonjavani said the board had the opportunity to “hear six wonderful candidates. The decision was made to select Mr. Gurman.

He will be sworn in with Mrs. Mangano and myself on Jan 2.”

Gurman previously worked for the Office of Legislative Services and first served on the board in 1987. He remained on the board until 1996, serving as its vice-president for one year and was a member, at times, of the Education Committee, Finance Committee, Policy Committee, Community Relations Committee and Nutrition Committee.

“We heard from all six candidates to fill that one year position. We asked six questions and each candidate had a short time to respond during our second closed session,” Bonjavani said.

“For all six of the candidates who submitted their names. Thank you for your interest and serving this district. I encourage the five people who were not selected to stay involved,” Bonjavani said.

He noted that during the reorganization meeting when a board president is chosen, selections for citizen committees are made.

“Even if you are not appointed to a com-

Sears:

Continued From Page 1 sales. However, the Freehold Sears had managed to stay off the closure list until now.

TransformCo., backed by former Sears CEO Eddie Lampert, purchased the assets of Sears and Kmart after the company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2018.

“After careful review, we have made the

The Howell Times, December 28, 2019, Page 5 mittee, all of our meetings other than labor are open to everyone. You are welcome to show up at those meetings and be a voice.”

The citizen committees are made up of three citizens and three board members. “At those meeting board members and citizen members have an equal voice,” Bonjavani said. He added that current board members were members of citizen committees prior to their election to the board.

Board members also discussed pending legislation about exemptions of vaccines for religious reasons. If an amendment is passed it would be an immediate exemption allowing for students to opt out of vaccination which would cause a degree of complexity for the district according to officials. It passed in the Assembly but the Senate canceled a vote when it was clear that it didn’t have enough to pass.

On Jan. 21, from 6-8:20 p.m. the district’s Parent University program will be held at Middle School North. Further details will be made available to the public about that event. Thus far the program will include breakout sessions and Ian Hockley of Dylan’s Wings of Change will serve as presenter.

The district plans to introduce a new logo early in 2020. The logo contains a tree and the proof of the concept was used as inspiration by a parent in the district who is a graphics designer.

A slogan will be incorporated into the logo.

Branding will start in the new year which will include letterhead and eventually some merchandise items.

During the meeting 13 middle school students were honored for their accomplishments as members of the middle school north and middle school south music bands.

The Board also recognized those district staff who were retiring.

Noting that this was the last session of 2019, Bonjavani said, “over the last year at this table we have worked with cooperation with the administration and we also effected student achievement. I think we also have a lot to be proud of.”

difficult but necessary decision to close the Sears store in Freehold, N.J,” TransformCo said in a statement. “The liquidation sale begins this week and the store is planned to close by mid-February. We encourage customers to continue shopping on Sears. com for all their product needs.”

Since Sears is an anchor store, it is unclear yet what will be its replacement.

Sears has been a staple of the Freehold Raceway Mall since it first opened on August 1, 1990 – 29 years ago.

Historical Society Sewing Group

FREEHOLD – Are you interested in historical sewing, fascinated by clothing from the past, or perhaps want to learn more about period sewing techniques and construction?

Come join us at the Monmouth County Historical Association sewing group! Meetings are held every third Saturday of the month from 12 – 4 p.m. at the museum in Freehold.

This group is free for members and $5 for non-members. The museum is located at 70 Court Street, Freehold.

The next meeting will cover “Caps.”

If you are interested in joining us or have any questions, call Outreach Manager Pati Githens at 732-462-1466 ext. 11 or email pgithens@monmouthhistory.org.

TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 4, Township of Howell, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2020 on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. on the following dates: January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10 and December 8.

A special meeting (reorganizational meeting) will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 7:30 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey.

A special line officer budget meeting will be held on September 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 RamtownGreenville Road, Howell, New Jersey.

A special budget meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 p.m at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 RamtownGreenville Road, Howell, New Jersey.

All regular meetings shall be held at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. Public participation at the regular public meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer.

The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

Workshop session meetings for 2020 will be held on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of September and December’s meetings which will be held on September 7, 2020, and December 7, 2020, at 7:00pm: January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, October 12, and November 9.

All workshop session meetings shall be held at Ramtown-Howell Fire Company No. 2, 88 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, New Jersey. The public will not be permitted to participate in the workshop session meetings but may be present.

The agenda for the workshop session meetings shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

The public may be excluded from portions of the regular and workshop session meetings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.

Formal action may be taken at both the regular and workshop session meetings.

This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq.

By authority of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 4, Township of Howell.

MICHAEL L. ACAMPORA, CLERK Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 4 Township of Howell

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eATured L eTTer Toms River Shows Unity Against Trenton This letter was addressed to the Toms River community.

On Tuesday, December 10, thousands of us students, parents, board members and district staff, business owners, and everyday Toms River residents - traveled to Trenton in order to get the attention of Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey lawmakers who hold the power to restore our state funding and revise the formula on which Bill S-2 is based. In doing so, we most certainly grabbed the attention of local media, and the coverage of our efforts was extensive and overwhelmingly positive.

The short- and longterm impact of the Rally to Save Toms River remains to be seen, but what is clear as day is the unity of this community and the quality of our collective character. I am tremendously proud of our students, whose righteous indignation was displayed with creativity, passion, and civility. Our message was heard loud and clear, and the positive impression we left on Trenton and on all who were present will resonate, and serve to enhance our reputation as a community that is equally strong-willed and respectful.

I am proud of our parents and community members who rearranged their schedules and altered their daily routines to come and fight on behalf

of our children’s future.

And I am proud of our board, my administrative colleagues, our faculty and staff, our PTOs, and supportive partnering organizations like Toms River Police Department and others who provided leadership, guidance, talent, and hours upon hours of work to help make Tuesday a success.

We did not ask to be placed in this position, and I understand how easy it is to become frustrated and fatigued.

But throughout this ordeal our message has been clear, well-documented, and supported by the hard facts, and I am further emboldened by the level of support I witnessed from this community yet again on Tuesday. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday’s Rally to Save Toms River, and to every single person who played a role in making it happen.

We should all be proud of the work we’ve accomplished on behalf of our students, and that work continues unabated until our funding is restored. Our rallying cry and hashtag says it all: #WeAreTRschools!

“Unity is strength ... when there is teamwork and collaboration wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie J.T. Stepanek David M. Healy Superintendent Toms River Schools

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Don’t Change Immigration Laws I grew up on a farm in Mon mouth Count y and am a strong believer in that adage attributed to farmers: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.” That is the ca se for why we don’t ne e d “ 287(g)” i n New Jersey, more specifically Monmouth County.

(Editor’s note: From the website of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: This sect ion of law author ize s the Director of ICE to e nte r into ag re e me nt s with state and local law e nforce me nt age n cie s, that per mit desig nated officers to perform limited immigration law enforcement functions.)

If one looks at crime statistics, the trend in crime, including violent crime, is downward. Our county is, relatively speaking, a very safe one. Therefore, there is no demonstrable need for ICE (“I m m ig rat ion a nd C u st om s En force ment”) to deputize local law enforcement officers to perform federal civil i m m ig r at ion d ut ie s a s is the case if “287(g)” is implemented.

Fu r t he r more, “ 287(g)” ag reement s u nder m i ne public t r ust but do not enhance safety. Benefits are achieved through the Immigrant Trust Directive (to be referred to as the

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The HeEditor “Directive.”). is 75 and around the area, that is There is nothing in the Directive that creates a so-called sanctuary state.

If someone breaks the law they go to jail regardless of immigration status.

The Directive allows county jails to identify and refer violent offenders to federal authorities.

There is no reason, under the Directive to release dangerous offenders back into the community.

The Directive does draw a clear line between the responsibility of New Jersey’s law e n force me nt of f ice r s a nd i m m ig r ation authorities (including ICE). By doing so, immigrant communities are more likely to report crimes as well as come forward as witnesses. The Directive allows referral of violent offenders to ICE. Again, under the Directive: It ain’t broke. Changing it will muck up the works so don’t change it.

That is why a large number of Monmouth County residents do not support 287(g).

Margaret S. Beekman Freehold

Mueller Knows Nothing This letter is in response to a let ter praising the Mueller report.

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shows it: feeble, stuttering and confused. Even David Axelrod, President Obama’s advisor, could not defend the incohere nt t e st i mony Muel le r presented.

Mueller was asked about Fusion GPS and he answered that he was not aware of them!

Anyone who spent any time reading or watching the news they felt sorry for this spectacle. Mueller was just a figurehead and signed the document placed in front of him. It took over two years for this sham.

R. Mundie Brick

One Way To Stop Flooding Ever y week I am reading about the f looding a lo ng t he Je r s e y b a ck bays. Yet, our illustrious lea der s i n Wash i ng ton and Trenton have failed to realize what a re all the contributors to this problem. T hey cont i nu a l ly p oi nt t o cl i m at e change and the melting of the ice caps. Which in all fairness is part of the problem. What they are failing to look at is the geographic condition of the back bays. The back bays are f illing in with sediments from natural erosion of the shore line!

To put this simply the back bays are f illing in with sediment, making them shoal and causing the water levels to rise.

I have lived on the water for 40 yea rs and there are now places and can no lo nge r go w it h my boat. The inlets allow so much water on each tide change but when we have a wind out of the east the water is held back from f lowing out and then the next t ide cha nge more water is pushed in, rising the water level and you have f looding. One of the state’s ideas is to build a 10-foot-high wall

in ever yone’s backyard.

I ca n se e t he lawsu it s now!

Recently the state decided to dredge channels i n t he up p e r Ba r negat Bay and I ag ree they were needed for marine traffic. The problem was they took all the dredge spoils and dumped them into a large f ishing hole of f of Br ick Be a ch i n t he bay by t he condos f illing in the bay. Yes, I understand you are just mov i ng sa nd a rou nd.

But you d id de st roy a f ish habit. I was told the dredge spoils were f ine, so why did they cap the dredge spoils?

My proposal is to dredge the channels in the bay to a depth of 10 feet, dredge lagoons to a reasonable depth. Even with a bulkhead, soil is washed out under the bulkhead and through the seams f illing in the lagoons. Take all the dredge spoils and spread them in marsh areas to help stop f looding, build retention basins for t he d r e d ge s p oi l s l i ke they make for run of water along highways and use the spoils for land f ill in ou r dumps. You can use the dredge spoils to f ill in the holes that are being dug for beach replenishment instead of paying for product.

T he last quest ion is, where are they going to get the money? First, I would like to say Congress! Then there is the issue were does all that money go f rom boat r eg i s t r a t io n s? It ’s n ot for law enforcement or d redg i ng or buoy i ng.

Where does all that highway tax we pay on fuel for our boats go? Finally, what about a percentage of the higher t axes we pay to live on the water, do we get anything back from the government for that privilege?

Capt. Robert M. Silva, USMM Toms River

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Howell Alliance Seeks To End Vaping In Township Schools

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL –The township’s Municipal Alliance wants to educate the local community on the risks of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and vape use.

Last month, the Alliance hung its latest prevention banner at town hall and Howell High School—“Vaping: Don’t Get Sucked In”— to increase public education and awareness about the dangers of electronic cigarettes and vaping.

Planning ahead, ,” Alliance Coordinator Christa Riddle announced “on February 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., the Howell Township Municipal Alliance will host a community presentation on vaping, “What You Know, What You Need to Know,” presented by vaping and prevention expert Nicki Francis of Wellspring Center for Prevention.” The location for the event has not yet been determined.

Riddle said “through the end of November, approximately 2,300 cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported in 49 states, D.C., and one U.S. territory. About 50 have resulted in deaths, including one in New Jersey.”

EVALI patients have a median age of 45 years; 79% are under age 35 and half of the total EVALI reported cases and two of the EVALI deaths involved patients under age 25.

“Affected EVALI patients have presented a variety of symptoms, including coughing, pleuritic chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, fever, chills, headaches, nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, and diarrhea. Patients under investigation have been hospitalized due to a need for respiratory support and ventilation,” Riddle said.

Riddle added, “vaping products with THC have been prevalent in the reported cases of

EVALI, but to date, no one compound or ingredient has been identified as the exact cause of the illness. Further investigations are being conducted. The ingredient vitamin E acetate is another focus of concern.”

The Alliance’s aim is to promote awareness about the issue as many youth and adults are unaware of the high nicotine potency delivered by e-cigarettes, and refillable vaping devices allow for customizable nicotine levels that are not regulated.

“A single Juul pod houses the same amount of nicotine as a pack of traditional cigarettes; some youth smoke three to four pods in a day, spiking nicotine addiction that is difficult to stop. The nicotine consumption can cause permanent lung damage, affect brain development, and lead to smoking traditional cigarettes,” Riddle said.

Beyond nicotine, e-cigarette “juices,” or liquids, and their vapors contain a host of harmful and unregulated chemicals, including diacetyl, formaldehyde, heavy metals, oils, and volatile organic compounds that can cause permanent lung damage and cancer.

“While it is illegal to sell smoking products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, to minors under the age of 21 in New Jersey, it is not illegal for youth under 21 to possess them, which is why parental education and a zero-tolerance for youth e-cigarette use is a necessary component in battling the youth vaping epidemic,” Riddle added.

For more information on the dangerous realities of vaping and free nicotine cessation programs for all ages (vaping and traditional cigarette smoking), contact the Howell Township Municipal Alliance at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012 or e-mail Riddle at criddle@twp.howell.nj.us.

Howell Library Hosts Thursday Movies

HOWELL – The Howell branch of the Monmouth County Library is holding Thursday afternoon movies at 1 p.m.

The library staff encourages residents and card holders to come out for an afternoon of entertainment by some of the biggest names in Hollywood in some of the most popular movies of the year.

For information about the current movie selection call the library at 732-938-2300.

The Howell Public Library is located at 318 Old Tavern Rd. Visit monmouthcountylib. org for information about other programs at the Howell Library and activities being held at other branches of the Monmouth County Library.

Volunteers Needed For Free Income Tax Prep

Free Income Tax preparation is available to anyone who needs help filing their federal and NJ taxes with special attention given to seniors.

Additional volunteers are needed to work in the program and to help in the preparation of electronically filed returns. We are seeking individuals with basic computer skills. Tax-Aide

program provides training and IRS certification. Volunteers are required to be available, at least, one half day weekly beginning February 1-April 15, 2020.

This is an AARP program in cooperation with the IRS and NJ Division of Taxation. If you are interested in volunteering, call Pat DiFilippo at 609-294-0730.

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Howell Kindergarten Registration Begins Jan. 2

HOWELL – Howell’s kindergarten registration process for children who will be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2020, will begin on January 2, 2020, ONLINE. You can complete online pre-registration from any computer/ device with internet access. After providing your child’s information you will be asked to select an appointment time for the in-person verification session which will take place at the district’s Central Registration Office. During the in-person verification session, you will need to present the following required documents: • Student’s original birth certificate with raised seal • 2 proofs of residency • Completed residency affidavit • Student’s current physical exam and immunization record • Parent/Guardian Photo ID Please note: If your child currently attends Preschool at Land O’Pines School, you do not

need to register your child. He/she will be automatically enrolled as a Kindergarten student.

Further details and directions for the full registration process can be found on the Howell Township Public Schools’ website at registration.howell.k12.nj.us.

If you are unable to access the internet from home, the on-line kindergarten pre-registration can be completed from ANY computer/ device with internet access; local libraries have computers with this capability available to you. If you have additional questions about the registration process, please call the Central Registration Office at 732-751-2480 ext. 3860.

Later this spring, a time will be arranged for you and your child to visit our schools and become familiar with our program. In the meantime, we would appreciate it if you would share this registration information with others who have children eligible for kindergarten, and who might not otherwise receive this notice.

Bird Walk At Manasquan Reservoir

HOWELL - Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at 9 a.m. on January 9 at 311 Windeler Rd. Attendees will meander through the parks for about an hour and a half to see what birds they can find. There is no need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy

these walks.

A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. The event will proceed even with light rain or snow, so be dressed for the weather for this free event.

Meet in the Environmental Center parking area. The event concludes around 10:30 a.m.

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Howell Police Host Annual Citizens Academy

By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – Want to learn more about what it’s like to be a police officer? Join the Howell Township Police Department for their 2nd Annual Howell Police Citizens Academy!

The 2nd Annual Howell Police Citizens Academy is a 13-week course that provides interested residents with an overview of police related

topics. The academy will be offered to Howell residents beginning February 5, 2020.

Anyone can apply but participants will be selected after a review and background process.

To apply, find an application at twp.howell.nj.us/ DocumentCenter Make sure to get your applications in no later than January 22.

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TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 3, Township of Howell, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2020 on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of November’s meeting which will be held on the first Wednesday of that month: January 8, February 12, March 11 (reorganization), April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 4 and December 9.

All regular meetings shall be held at the District Office, 1320 Maxim Southard Road, Howell, New Jersey. Public participation at the regular public meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer.

The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

Workshop session meetings for 2020 will be scheduled and held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. when needed.

All workshop session meetings shall be held at the District Office, 1320 Maxim Southward Road, Howell, New Jersey. The public will not be permitted to participate in the workshop session meetings but may be present.

The agenda for the workshop session meetings shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications and insurance.

The public may be excluded from portions of the regular and workshop session meetings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.

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This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et seq.

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Local Teen Attends National 4-H Congress

FREEHOLD – Hannah Dresher of Freehold, a Monmouth County 4-H member, recently attended the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia. Hannah served as the Monmouth County teen representative as part of New Jersey’s delegation, which consisted of 16 teen 4-H members who represent nine counties in the State, including Monmouth County.

“Hannah has accomplished exceptional achievements throughout her 4-H career and was the perfectly natural fit to be the Monmouth County 4-H representative at the annual 4-H Congress,” said Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County 4-H. “Not only did Hannah get to represent the Monmouth County 4-H, she also had the opportunity to partake in a once in a life time experience while networking with peers from around the country.”

For nearly 100 years, the National 4-H Congress is the premier, nation-wide opportunity for 4-H members who are in high school. During the five day event, the teen 4-H members engage in leadership, citizenship, global awareness and inclusion activities. The National 4-H Congress gives these teens the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art educational workshops and to network with other 4-H members from across the U.S. The conference focused on the Cooperative Extension System’s belief that young people can be significant partners in addressing the issues that face our nation, especially those affecting youth. The educational programs were developed for National Congress by a design team of youth and adults from around the country. Exciting recreational and networking opportunities for the teens included a cultural evening where they engage in a variety of forms of the arts at the Atlanta History Center.

Hannah is a member of Monmouth County’s 4-H Teen Council. The club is open to teens in grades 8-13 (first year out of High School)

–Photo courtesy Monmouth County 4-H and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Agricultural Building on Kozloski Road in Freehold. The focus of the club is leadership and community service along with making friends and having fun. There is no fee to join and membership is open to county residents The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law.

For more information about the Monmouth County 4-H Program call the 4-H office at 732-431-7260 extension 7264 or visit the 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu/.

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FREEHOLD – The holiday season is a time for giving back, a notion that staff members in the Freehold Regional High School District fully embrace. Staff from across the school district recently partnered with Shoes that Fit to deliver new athletic shoes to 50 deserving students.

The Freehold Regional Education Association, Freehold Regional Custodial and Maintenance Association, Freehold Regional Academic Supervisors Association, and Freehold Regional Principals Association joined forces to raise the funds to purchase shoes for students. After their successful fundraising efforts, staff identified students in need and provided them with new shoes in time for

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“When students feel secure and comfortable, they have a better chance of learning and finding success in school. The teachers and educational support professionals of the Freehold Regional Education Association care deeply about the well being of our students and are proud of this effort,” Meghan Santonacita, a Colts Neck High School teacher and one of the event’s organizers, said.

According to its website, Shoes that Fit has provided more than 2 million shoes since the organization was found in 1992.

Freehold Regional staff members plan to arrange another order for students in need this spring.

Winter Street Regulations In Effect

HOWELL – Residents should be aware that all equipment such as basketball hoops, soccer nets, hockey goals, etc. must be removed from the roadway during winter months to allow for proper plowing of Township streets.

Per Township Ordinance the placement of portable sports equipment within the rightof-way is prohibited from through March 31.

Those residents who have a curb and sidewalk in front of their property, the equipment

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Failure to remove said equipment may result in further action being taken by the Township Code Enforcement Office.

Those seeking further information or have any questions regarding the requirements, call the Code Enforcement office at 732938-4500 ext. 2333.

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The group met to discuss their own future from the ashes of the former Howell Historical Society which formed decades ago. The new group formed to take on the task of bringing the community’s interest in its old schoolhouse and the MacKenzie House Museum alive.

The MacKenzie House on 427 Lakewood-Fa r m i ngd ale Road “has been closed for years,” Julian said. Its history began as a settler’s cabin between 1730 and 1750. In 1779 a grist mill was constructed and the cabin became the miller’s home. In the mid-1800s an addition to the house was built. At some point in the 1920s the grist mill burned down and in 1956, Jessie and James MacKenzie purchased the home and the MacKenzie family owned it until 1982.

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The Old Ardena Schoolhouse sitting on Old Tavern Road on the border of Farmingdale and Howell is another historic site, which was once a one-room schoolhouse where boys and girls in the 1800s spent their days learning.

“In 2000 there was a takeover. New people were running the Society and they did not do a satisfactory job and the museum closed,” Julian said. “A new town council started reviewing the facilities when they found the museum had not been opened in years and they saw it as a financial drain and they decided to use the wrecking ball.”

The MacKenzie House got a reprieve however. During a Sept. 24 meeting of the governing body, the property was sold to the new organization at a cost of one dollar. “We are seeing what we can do to get back in and give the public a taste of what life was like during the time of the American Revolution,” Julian said.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Holiday foods are all around us at this time of year! And enjoying these pies, cakes and delicious meals is taken for granted by most us. But what if you had chronic mouth pain? This occurs with a condition called “Burning Mouth Syndrome” which feels like its name! There are usually no sores in the mouth, it is just the sensation of burning, or heat, or pain. The medical term for people who suffer with this is called “idiopathic glossopyrosis.”

Burning Mouth Syndrome or BMS is common in people who take medications for blood pressure or cardiovascular disease.The nutrient depletions that cause neuropathy are fully discussed in my paperback book, Drug Muggers.

There isn’t a lot that conventional medicine offers. There aren’t a lot of drugs to try, just a handful. Physicians work you up for the obvious, like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) or Sjogren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder. Some doctors admit that they don’t know what is causing the pain (termed “idiopathic”) but they’ll still try to help by prescribing a medication called gabapentin. This reduces the sensation of pain, but its use is limited due to side effects.

You will be told to drink plenty of fluids (to avoid dry mouth), suck on ice chips and avoid acidic foods that could aggravate the pain. Some acidic foods include tomatoes, citrus fruits, soda/carbonated water, sauerkraut, pomegranate juice and coffee.

A study once determined that B12 deficiency was definitely associated with BMS.

They also checked levels of iron, folate, calcium and magnesium but none of those were deficient in the patients they checked.

So if B12 is deficient in people who have this type of oral pain, it begs a new question about their intestinal microbiome. I say that because B12 is manufactured in the human body from your gut flora, and if you have an unhealthy probiotic stash down there, you won’t make adequate B12.

Could probiotics help? I think so, they’re worth a try anyway.

I can confirm that high levels of homocysteine are associated with BMS and the only way to lower homocysteine is with high quality B vitamins, not medicine! In 2013, researchers found that reducing high homocysteine could improve things. But be careful about the type of B vitamin you choose to take.

Some reports suggest that elevated blood levels of B6 are seen in patients with BMS. Higher serum levels of B6 imply lower cellular levels. Why isn’t the B6 getting inside the cell? You could exacerbate the pain if you don’t take a biologically active form of B6, or other Bs. Research has found that hypothyroidism (often undiagnosed) reason for both depression and oral pain. There’s a lot more information regarding low thyroid (and another vitamin that helps) in the longer version of this article (which I’m happy to email to you) after you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

I truly hope this information helps you feel better and makes mealtime more enjoyable.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Huber Woods Park’s Reptile House Reopens

MIDDLETOWN – From slithering snakes to hopping frogs, the Monmouth County Park System’s Reptile House, located in Huber Woods Park, 25 Brown’s Dock Road, Middletown, is once again teeming with life.

Reopened on Monday, December 9, after extensive renovations, the Reptile House invites visitors to see native reptiles and amphibians and learn about their role in our environment.

“The Huber Woods Park Reptile House has been a popular attraction for visitors since the 1990s,” said Freeholder and Park System Liaison Lillian G. Burry. “With the new renovation, the reptile exhibits will offer nature lovers of all ages an enriching educational experience.”

Originally built in 1927 as a garage to the Hans Huber House (now the Huber Woods Environmental Center), the Reptile House was cramped and outdated. Its renovation included repairing the building’s exterior and redesigning its interior. The exterior repairs left the original design features intact while the inside of the building was given an open floor plan with new and larger live animal exhibits, improved work areas behind the exhibits, and better circulation for visitors.

Park System staff is excited that the renovation is complete and pleased with the results. As Senior Park Naturalist Sam Skinner stated, “We’re extremely ecstatic to reopen and welcome visitors. The space looks so different and works well for visitors to come see our inhabitants.” He went on to say, “If our critters could talk, they’d say how nice it is to be in a more natural environment.”

One of the best features of the renovation is the new animal habitats. Working with a firm that specializes in them, the Park System installed ones that feature environmental controls, lighting and scenery. These habitats are accompanied by lively graphics and signs that provide information on the animals and their environments. Visitors to the Reptile House can see and learn about a Natural Corn Snake (an endangered species), Northern Pine Snake (a threatened species in the state), Eastern King Snake, Northern Diamondback Terrapins, Spotted Turtles, Fowlers Toads, and Gray Tree Frogs among other creatures.

The Reptile House is open daily, year round. Winter hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the warmer months, hours are extended to 5 p.m. on weekends. No matter what time of year, visitors should also be sure to stop into the Huber Woods Environmental Center and explore its exhibits and displays.

These facilities are just two of the many ways the Park System encourages visitors to connect to the natural world around them.

The Park System also offers numerous nature programs at various locations throughout the year as well as the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center in Howell.

For more information about the Reptile House, the Environmental Centers, Huber Woods Park, or the Monmouth County Park System, please visit MonmouthCountyParks. com or call 732-842- 4000, ext. 4312. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Give Care Temp Heating And Air Conditioning A Call Now And They’ll Get Back To You Before You Even Finish Reading This Article

By Michael Vandenberg It’s the middle of February and it’s 15 degrees outside. A blizzard is forecast for later in the week. You’re at home, watching TV on the couch late at night, thinking about heading to bed.

All of a sudden, you hear a weird noise coming from the furnace room. You get up and go investigate, but everything looks okay from the outside at least. Before you know it, you can see your breath and it’s starting to get chilly, even though your thermostat is set at a cozy room temperature.

Your heat’s broken. But it’s 11:00 at night, what are you going to do? Easy! Call Care Temp: they’ll get back to you in seven minutes or less and try and do whatever it takes to keep you warm.

“They tell us that as soon as they turn around to walk into another room, the phone is already ringing,” Jennifer Paprocky, manager at Care Temp, LLC, told me. Indeed the HVAC contractor based in Toms River prides itself on being able to help with all of your home gas heating and central air conditioning repair quickly, generously, and effectively. It’s no wonder they maintain an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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#: 19HC00852400 and NJ HIC #: 13VH02253000) has been based r ight here in Ocean County since its founding 25 years ago this winter. In 2006, Jen was hired for the summer to help transition the company to electronic record keeping and establish their website. After a couple months, she was hired into her current managerial position. From the office, she has the tough job of coordinating Care Temp’s 15 certified and technically cross-trained employees on service calls, installations, and routine maintenance appointments all over the county and beyond.

Even when you factor in Care Temp’s 24/7 emergency service, technicians are scheduled flawlessly fast. While waiting for your installation during the wintertime, Care Temp will install strip heaters to keep you warm in the meantime.

Jen doesn’t want you, “sitting there in the cold, especially in the wintertime when your pipes could freeze. And that way you don’t have to go to a hotel or a neighbor’s house; you can still be in the comfort of your own home.”

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Treating people well like this results in customer loyalty. One person (whom we’ll call Sally) was originally referred to Care Temp for an estimate on an air conditioning installation. One day, in the midst of the project, Jen needed to drop off a part.

When she got to the house, Sally invited her inside for an iced tea. Jen remembers Sally telling her that, “we were the company she was looking for because we’re very personal and truly cared”. Sally went on to thank her that they were there right away and was very happy that she offered her a temporary window unit while the installation was going on.

Sally ended up getting a maintenance contract with Care Temp that she renewed every year, even after she stopped living in the house fulltime.

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Even further, Sally greatly appreciated that the technicians really took the time to explain everything to her and answer any questions with a smile.

For the people at Care Temp, being kind is just the right thing to do. “I can honestly say that I love what I do,” Jen said. “I like dealing with the customers, scheduling, and finances.” It’s a positive attitude that is shared by the whole team there.

It’s time to put your heating and air conditioning needs in the hands of the friendly professionals at Care Temp, LLC. Feel free to call 732-3491448 or their local Manchester number 732-657-1000 today.

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Around The Jersey Shore Freeholder Burry Presented With “Good Scout” Award

MANALAPAN – Freeholder Lillian G. Burry was recently recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) with a “Good Scout” Award for her leadership and commitment to service at the 20th Annual Good Scouts of Western Monmouth Reception.

“I am extremely honored to be recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America with the Good Scout Award for my leadership in our community,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “The Boy Scouts of America should be commended for preparing these young people to be upstanding citizens and our future leaders.”

The “Good Scout” Award is presented annually to individuals who exemplify the ideals of the BSA and demonstrate commitment in

their daily lives as outlined in the Boy Scout Oath and Scout Law. Recipients are chosen for outstanding contributions to scouting and/ or service and leadership to their community.

According to the Monmouth Council, BSA website, the mission of the BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Monmouth Council, BSA has deep-rooted history in Monmouth County. Early troops were chartered in Atlantic Highlands in 1911, Allentown in 1912 as well as in Long Branch and Red Bank among other municipalities.

For more information about the “Good Scout” Award and Monmouth Council, BSA, go to visitmonmouth.com and monmouthbsa. org.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Classic Recipes Reimagined Have The Power To Surprise, And Delight, Unsuspecting Guests

By Wolfgang Puck

I’ve seen it happen many times in my restaurants, and you’ve no doubt been on the receiving end of this phenomenon: Guests order a classic dish, something they’ve enjoyed elsewhere many times before, and when it arrives it looks nothing like what they’d been expecting.

The first reaction may be puzzlement or consternation or delight - or a combination of all three. But most of the time they’ll eventually inspect the dish more closely and realize that it looks and smells delicious. Then they taste it- and realize it’s even better than they had imagined.

That’s a big part of the pleasure for a chef, or a home cook, in reimagining a classic recipe. Once you’ve decided to come up with a new version of a familiar dish, all the rules - except, of course, the fundamental ones of good cooking - no longer apply. You can alter - or maybe I should say “tweak,” because the changes are often subtler - the ingredients, the way you prep and cook them, and how you present them. Even the subtlest changes can add up to a dramatic new version of a dish that better suits the way people like to eat today.

Take, for example, the recipe I share with you here for Eggplant alla Parmigiana, as it’s prepared by executive chef Vincenzo Scarmiglia at my Cucina by Wolfgang Puck in Las Vegas. Ask most people who say they know this Italian classic to describe it, and they’ll tell you it’s an oven-baked casserole consisting of multiple layers of breaded and deep-fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, served occasionally in individual baking dishes but more often cut into generous squares like a lasagna.

Your mouth is probably watering at that description, as mine is writing it. But let’s also admit that most versions of the dish are heavy, and the flavors blend together so much during baking that you sometimes can’t tell the eggplant from the breading, cheese or sauce.

That’s why I like how Vincenzo prepares it. He first makes an intensely flavorful tomato-basil-garlic sauce - a staple in many of my restaurants.

Then, he carefully coats the eggplant slices to keep them from absorbing too much oil during their brief frying. Finally, he tops each slice with its own dollop of sauce and cheese and pops a trayful of individual rounds under the broiler until the cheese melts, before arranging several slices side by side atop more sauce on dinner plates, topping each serving with a mound of simple baby arugula salad.

The results taste exactly like a great Eggplant alla Parmigiana - but cleaner, simpler and more focused than ever. I hope you enjoy this recipe, and that it will inspire you to try reimagining other classics in a similar spirit.

EGGPLANT ALLA PARMIGIANA Serves 8 TOMATO-BASIL-GARLIC SAUCE 2 cans crushed San Marzano tomatoes, each 28 ounces (794 g) 1/2 cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1/2 pound (250 g) fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 cup (250 ml) tomato paste 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra as needed 6 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar FRIED EGGPLANT 3 large globe eggplants, each about 2 1/4 pounds

(1 kg) Kosher salt Canola oil, for deep frying 2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, beaten in a bowl with 3 tablespoons cold water 1 pound (500 g) packaged Italian-style dried breadcrumbs Freshly ground black pepper FOR SERVING 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne strips 8 ounces (250 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound (500 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 8 ounces (250 g) baby arugula leaves, rinsed, drained, and patted dry 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper For the sauce, first strain the tomatoes in a colander over a nonreactive bowl. Set aside both the solids and juice.

Heat the oil in a saucepot over low heat. Add the garlic and basil, and saute, stirring, just until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and stir until it darkens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato solids and cook just until the mixture starts to simmer; then stir in the tomato juice, sugar and a little salt. Continue simmering gently, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a thick but still fluid consistency, about 2 hours.

Taste and add more salt, if needed. Then pass the sauce a ladleful at a time through a food mill with the fine disc; or carefully pulse in batches in a blender. Set aside.

Meanwhile, for the eggplants, trim off the stem ends and, with a vegetable peeler, remove the shiny skin. Cut crosswise into slices 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick. Layer the slices in a colander in the sink, sprinkling each lightly but evenly with salt. Leave for an hour. Rinse the slices with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

In a thermostat-controlled deep-fryer or a deep cast-iron casserole using a deep-frying thermometer, heat 2 to 3 inches (7.5 to 10 cm) of oil to 300 F (150 C). Arrange the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls nearby.

One at a time, dredge the eggplant slices on both sides in flour, shaking off excess; then dip into egg; then dip in breadcrumbs to coat evenly; and, finally, gently drop into the hot oil. Continue with more slices, taking care not to overcrowd the fryer. Cook until each slice is deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes, using a wire skimmer or slotted spoon to turn them once halfway through and then to lift them out to drain on paper towels.

Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, gently reheat the sauce.

Arrange the eggplant slices in a single layer on 1 or more baking sheets. Spread each with some sauce and top with basil. Evenly distribute Parmesan and mozzarella on top. Cook under the broiler and cook until the cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread the remaining sauce on the bottoms of 8 large heated serving plates. Distribute the eggplant among the plates.

In a mixing bowl, quickly toss the arugula with the olive oil, balsamic, and salt and pepper to taste. Mound in the center of each plate. 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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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