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December 4, 2021

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─Photo by Chris Lundy Volunteers and staff posed in front of the U-Haul Robyn Griffith filled with food.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – There was a lot of joy i n the air – and in the airwaves – as a huge amount of food and money was collected for people less fortunate.

Local radio stations W J R Z a n d W R AT

have an annual Share the Joy drive which collected food , pet supplies and more.

Matt Knight, from WJ R Z, said the radio station has been running this donation d r ive for a b out 20 years. The donations go to Fulfill, Jersey

Shore Animal Shelter, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey.

They broadcasted from a temporar y st age set up i n t he p a r k i n g lo t of t h e ShopRite on Fischer Bouleva rd i n Toms River. To the side of

the stage was a 50foot truck Pepsi lent them to fill. Normally, Knight said, he’d be able to see people f rom the DJ booth.

But this year, there were so many donations, it was li ke a wall of food.

(Donation - See Page 4)

Students Cooking Meals For Those In Need: Another Thing To Be Thankful For

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Chef Gary L e sn ia k picke d up 400 frozen turkeys on November 8, which marked the first step in the annual “Feed the Need,” when the culinary arts students at Brick Vo-Tech prepare nearly 3,000 meals for

the needy in Ocean County.

The birds, which had been provided by Fulfill Food Bank, spend about a week defrosting in the refrigerator before some 140 culinary students, who are bussed to Brick from about 15 Ocean County high schools, break the

turkeys down and separate the dark meat from the white meat which are baked separately.

Meal prep includes 30 cases of yams, 750 pounds of potatoes, 150 pounds of onions, 480 pounds of green beans, 300 pounds of cornbread stuffing mix, and more.

Lesniak estimates that this is the 25th year of “Feed the Need,” which star ted when a church asked if the students could prepare 25 dinners for their food bank.

“From there, it has g row n i nto what it is today,” he said on the Tuesday before

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Thanksgiving while supervising the students as they packed the completed dinners into containers.

“Feed the Need” is the biggest meal preparation by the culinary arts students, many of whom plan to work in the food industry or (Meals - See Page 6)

Santa made a trip around Bayville in this photo from last year.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – It might not be a “one-horse open sleigh” but it’s still worth singing about.

A group of family and friends have been getting together for about two decades. They bring Santa Claus around on a trailer made up into a sleigh, playing Christmas carols and spreading good cheer. The dates this year are December 10, 11, 17 and 18.

“Years ago, when my girls were toddlers I wanted to start a fun tradition for them. I had a big utility trailer, generator and small stereo system. I’d decorate the trailer with lights and garland, set up the sound and my (Santa - See Page 4)

Small Nuclear Reactor Might Be Built At Oyster Creek

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – For a half a century, the Oyster Creek Generating Station provided a portion of electrical energy to the state’s power grid. The facility is currently undergoing a decommissioning process but a new development may see a small nuclear reactor at the facility.

Township Mayor Peter Curatolo is happy that Camden based Holtec Decommissioning International, (HDI) charged with the (Creek - See Page 6)

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Donation:

Continued From Page 1 One of the bigger donors was Robyn Griffith of Beachwood who has been collecting items from good Samaritans.

Every year for ten years, her home fills up with donations.

This year has been the best collection, which is sur prising because of how people are still hurting from COVID-19.

She brought a U-Haul truck. Everything inside used to be in her house. She checked all the expiration dates and had everything labeled so that volunteers can sort it easily.

People also reached out to her for help.

They were looking for food and services, and she was able to direct them to the groups that can help.

After seeing ads for it in this newspaper, one person gave $500 and another gave $1,000, she said. People drove up with trunks full of food.

Crossroads Realty gave a check for $2,000. The Bayville and Lacey Elks, Girl Scout troops and more made donations.

Boy Scout Troop 83 donated tons of bags of items as well. She said this is the fourth year that they have partnered with the scouts and this is the best year yet.

“The boys did an outstanding job and the parents should be proud of raising such caring kids,” she said.

She also took advantage of Beachwood’s Zone Wars. There are four zones in Beachwood which determine when your

trash and recycling pick-ups are. Some friendly banter online tur ned into a fundraising softball game, kayak race, and even more friendly banter. So, she challenged the zones to see who could donate the most items.

And it wasn’t over. ShopRite staff

brought out several palettes of food and pet supplies for them.

Ever y time another huge donation came in, Knight just shook his head in surprise and the outpouring of generosity.

Or, as a few people noted while watch-

Boy Scout Troop 83 donated many bags for the event.

ing the donations pile up, “We’re going to need a bigger boat.”

Griffith said she is still collecting donations for a Christmas drive. Items can be dropped off at 222 Anchor Avenue in Beachwood. Please make sure food is not expired when you donate it.

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Santa:

Continued From Page 1 wife and girls made a cassette tape with Christmas music. We invited a bunch of friends and I would just idle around my neighborhood playing music and singing carols. It was good old-fashioned fun. Over the years we have expanded our routes and nights,” said head elf Jim Dickhaus.

In the course of two decades, the tradition has grown. Some families see them year after year and look forward to the visit.

They pick areas that are safe to travel in.

They also go where there are some children who could really benefit from seeing Santa.

“My wife and I are now retired from teaching in Lacey. I’ve grown to love their town, I know many people and decided we would tour through Lanoka Harbor. There are some, perhaps ‘less fortunate’ children there that I know of so we made it a special point to see them. We would purchase toys for our Santa to deliver. We also tour Pinewald, Holly Park and the east side of Mill Creek,” he said.

The adults in the group buy gifts and they load up in a safe location. The “sleigh” (trailer) is towed with everyone in it. Music plays as they idle through the neighborhood.

A half dozen men wearing refractive gear watch for traffic and keep everyone safe, he said.

“If a family comes to the door, one of my

First Aid Squad Collecting Goods For Soldiers

OCEAN GATE – The Ocean Gate First Aid Squad is working with their f r ie n d a n d s q u a d s u p p o r t e r C h a rline and the A mer ican Legion Post 129 Canteen to give the active-duty service people and their families on Joi nt Base McGui re -Di x-La kehu rst some much needed support. These are our local soldiers. They are actively seeking food items for two categories: Any non-perishable food or gift cards for active duty and their families Non-per ishable items f rom t he list below for soldiers deployed to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for the Afghan Mission.

Items i ncludes: g rou nd cof fee or k- c u p s , i n d i v i d u a l c r e a m e r c u p s , sports drinks, energy drinks, granola bars, energy bars, protein bars, individually wrapped bags of chips, trail mix or individual nut packs, graham cracker treats, beef jerky, PB snack d ip cups, i nd iv idu al cook ie pack s, individual dried fr uit bags, chocolate covered dried fruit, individual pretzel bags travel size toiletries.

How can you give? They will be at the Ocean Gate Post Off ice from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 4. You can email julie.t rovato@ocea ngateems. org or call 732-575-1112.

The Berkeley Times, December 4, 2021, Page 5 security guys notifies me to stop. Once stopped the security team makes sure it’s safe for Santa and the elves (young children) to exit the sleigh. Now our elves are great.

They look to see if the children are boy or girl and select age-appropriate gifts. They then walk up with Santa and Santa talks to the children. Santa then reaches back and the elves hand him the gifts for the children.

It’s such a fun event. We even have dog treats for the family pets! I’ll be 60 this year

and it never gets old,” he said.

The residents love the visits and sometimes even bring out cookies, hot cocoa or coffee.

“We stopped one night for two little boys.

They ran out in their PJ’s that were inside out because they wanted snow! Mom came out, she had tears in her eyes. I walked over to her and asked if she was okay with toys, etc. She was. But she told me that the boys really needed to experience this and how much our efforts mean to her and her boys.

For me, that made all the effort so worth it,” he said.

Santa On A Fire Truck Additionally, the Bayville Volunteer Fire Department will be bringing Santa around on a fire truck starting the week of December 5. They posted a map and scheduled times on their Facebook page. You can track the fire company’s journey through the Glimpse app.

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Continued From Page 1 decommissioning of the aged nuclear power plant, is now looking at its Oyster Creek property for their location of a prototype nuclear reactor.

The mayor told The Southern Ocean Times that “any time there is a partnership between major organizations wherein things are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner, that is a real value added to Lacey, it’s infrastructure and its people.”

The mayor said that he welcomed any opportunity for expansion and “the possibility of increasing employment in our town. I would support that. I’m very comfortable with the level of security there and the level of federal oversight (of decommissioning) that continues at the plant location.”

Holtec is joining forces with a subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai to construct the prototype that could be based in

Meal:

Continued From Page 1 further their culinary education after they graduate.

Chef Jill Scott, who teaches Introduction to Culinary Arts, said the students missed preparing the meals last year, which was downsized due to COVID. Food Service Director at Community Medical Center in Toms River, Tom Yanisko, holds a cash fundraiser for the event every year, and last year he provided about 1,500

Lacey at some time in the future. The firm, based at the Krishna P. Singh Technology Campus in Camden, recently announced the new partnership to construct its SMR-160 plant. The project is described as a “small modular reactor” that is intended to cut costs for nuclear power and invigorate nuclear power’s position in electrical markets.

The prototype is expected to be finished by 2030 according to experts at Holtec.

Mayor Curatolo said, “when an international company such as Hyundai wants to engage in business in our township, and multiple levels of oversight are in place to ensure safety, that is a win for our town, its economy and its people.”

“Holtec has partnered with Hyundai to have them perform the detail design of the balance of plant’s systems to support Holtec’s SMR-160 reactor that is under development,” Site Vice President Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Jeff Dostal said.

The sale of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station to Holtec became final in July of 2019. Dostal is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of spent fuel storage systems as well as decommissioning efforts. Prior to this he was the director of site decommissioning/ plant manager under Exelon Nuclear which previously owned Oyster Creek.

While Holtec has expressed strong interest in Oyster Creek for the proposed reactor, other sites are also under consideration for the project.

Members of Lacey’s citizen oversight group previously expressed to township officials their concerns about transparency between Holtec and the community.

Lacey officials also shared concerns about the plant’s decommissioning, and the reduction of its commercial tax base and the impact that would have on taxes.

The mayor noted that even a smaller, new power plant would be a benefit for Lacey

as it could fill the void when the original facility vanishes completely - and its yearly tax bill disappears as well.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, SMRs (small modular reactors) like the one Holtec being proposed, are expected to be part of the nation’s future energy landscape. Department officials stated SMRs take up less space than older plants, are cheaper to construct, and assist to make America more energy independent.

The department has provided grants for millions of dollars to firms supporting research and development of new technology. Holtec was such a recipient, having received $6.3 million for its research in new reactor designs. Holtec subsidiary SMR LLC, which is also based in Holtec’s Camden plant, received $1.6 million from the Department of Energy toward its small modular reaction testing and safety system performance research.

meals through the hospital, she said.

Student Mikaela Widuch, a high school senior from Brick, said her job had been to help prepare the mashed potatoes this year.

“Everyone worked together to get the potatoes done,” she said. “We had to peel, dice, steam and mash 15 50-pound bags of potatoes,” she said. “It makes me very happy to make these meals for people who need them.”

On the day before Thanksgiving, the various agencies come to the school to pick up the meals. Some of the agencies include

the Department of Children Protection and Permanency, Golden Opportunities Outreach, Jesus is Lord Fellowship, Preferred Behavioral Health, Inspire-NJ, Seaside Heights Elementary School, and more.

Chef Lesniak said this year, Brick Police had requested 40 meals to be distributed to an outreach program for youth.

When asked if the pandemic had increased the need for meals, he said small soup kitchens have popped up, many funded by COVID grants.

“Those grants might be short-lived,” he said.

“Maybe next year we’ll get hit even harder if those small efforts disappear due to a loss of funding.”

“There is definitely still a need out there - maybe more, because people have been isolated for a long time. Some have lost loved ones - it’s certainly not the same for them,” Lesniak said.

The kitchens at the culinary arts school were set up to prepare 2,960 meals, and by Tuesday the students were getting close to that number.

“We try not to turn anyone away,” Lesniak said.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Leave The Holiday Rush Behind And Seize The Season This Year A friend of mine recently posted that she would be observing a no frills holiday. No tree, no presents, no decorations, no fuss, no muss and no cookie baking.

Okay, if that works for her - and I can see her reasoning behind taking a break from Christmas excess - more power to her.

She goes all out each year and she said no one would notice the difference if the place wasn’t decorated.

She’s saving her money, her focus and is fasting and ready for 2022.

Are there a lot of people out there who want to take a break from some of the holiday deadlines, the cooking, the wrapping, the holiday greeting card sending and decorating?

Personally, I love to decorate and I guess the numerous red and green totes my wife and I have would testify to that. Having inherited decorations from my late parents and some that my in-laws wanted to give away to streamline their own arrangements, plus what I have had collected over the years, plus my wife’s decorations… yes, we have a lot. When my place was smaller, it was a veritable explosion of the holidays. Elegant to tacky, big and small it was all there.

It was ridiculous.

Now that my place is a house and not a bungalow, you’d think I’d have more room to sprawl but when you have two puppies in residence, you need to be selective about where you put a Christmas tree and items

that could prove attractive for play time.

I think we all need to avoid the holiday deadline rush.

Ordering or buying the gifts, the food, the visits to relatives, the planning, and trying to meet up to expectations. I’d recommend being more spontaneous.

Sure, keep up with some family traditions but going on a short road trip to do something fun with the kids or to grab a peppermint chip shake can also be enjoyable.

Last year’s pandemic left us limiting some of our usual holiday activities and while things have improved, we may remain a bit weary to all the rushing around and some of the obligatory errands and chores connected to the yuletide season.

My wife and I decided to

save money this year and skimped on some Thanksgiving plans. We bought some small pre-made meals because outside of ourselves and a friend or two, who needs to cook up a lot of extra food that will see multiple repeat appearances for at least a week later?

Yes, that’s right, Thanksgiving! That holiday that gets nearly forgotten between Halloween which is observed for all of October (and no I’m not complaining about that) and Christmas/ Hannukah that is seen and heard about throughout December and usually, earlier than that.

No one sees the scarecrows, pilgrims and native Americans and a whole lot of turkeys that I have strategically placed around the house and

a few upstairs rooms. My wife takes notice of them but I’m clearly the decorator when it comes to holidays and each year, I enjoy putting them out to wherever they will fit best.

As for Christmas, we aren’t going crazy on gifts this year. We’re looking for experiences instead of adding more stuff to what we have.

We’ll check out the holiday lights of the homes around our area. I’ll try and get those Christmas cards out on time.

That isn’t one of my favorite errands. My wife will bake something I’m sure and we’ll both eat more than we should and that’s okay. You get a pass during the holidays.

I’m fortunate that my job involves my going to Menorah and Christmas tree lightings and some years,

Sundaes with Santa, concerts and other holiday related activities. I get to enjoy them along with all who attend them.

Remember what is most important during the holidays. It’s a time to reflect and to do something nice for people you may or may not even know. Enjoy the season, enjoy the magic it brings each year. The season goes away all too quickly. Instead of getting into the frenzy and rush, slow down and enjoy time with family, friends and have some fun. May your holiday be filled with joy and if you don’t observe a holiday, may the season bring you great times.

Bob Vosseller Asst. News Editor

Letters To The Editor Alternatives To Abortion In this day and age, there are so many options for birth control that the barba r ia n i s m of a b or t ion should be a thing of the past, and never again be utilized. There are enough preve nt at ive me a su re s available that there’s no excuse for abortion.

Withstanding violence (How many pregnancies are actually caused by rape?),

there are “rubbers,” IUDs, vasectomies, tube-tying, hysterectomies, pills, and last but not least, the best and most effective birth control of all is the 9th “fruit of the spirit”…self-control!

By the way, lest you think I’m some kind of Bible-thumping Republican, I’m a liberal, non-Christian female.

Thanks for reading.

Judith Bevan Whiting

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Vaccination Is A Personal Decision Something to consider while we watch people lose their jobs over a certain mandate…

When you find a loved one unresponsive and you call 911. While you’re waiting for the EMTs. Does it cross your mind what that EMTs medical history is? Would you turn them away from helping your loved one in dire need if your beliefs didn’t match up? Would you pass on giving your loved one a fighting chance to get to a hospital and get care?

When your house is on fire and your child is stuck inside and firemen come to your home and put their own life on the line to save your child, do you first ask them what their medical and political beliefs are before they save your child? Would you ask them to leave and not help your child because you don’t agree with their beliefs?

When you have a family member that is down to their

last hours of life and you can’t get to them because there are not enough DOT workers to keep the roads safe and clear for travel.

Those DOT workers that used to be in a snow plow by themselves, that were very rarely in contact with the general public while working. Do you feel better missing out on saying good bye? Is your life better now that those people who made a different medical decision than you, aren’t on the road, even if the roads are no longer safe to drive on?

When you have a home intruder trying to break into your house to hurt your family. Do you call 911 and only ask to send a cop that has the same beliefs as you or turn them away and hope the intruder is intimidated by your personal beliefs and make the “choice” to walk away and not hurt you.

When your loved one gets in a car accident and is rushed to the hospital, time is critical to save their life, do you first ask if the doctors and nurses that are going to

save your loved one’s life have the same beliefs as you?

Are you going to deny them from saving your loved one’s life if they don’t?

I could go on and on, I think everyone gets the point. We live in the United States of America. The land of the free. Home Of The Brave.

We have lived among people that make decisions every single day that don’t align with our own… this isn’t about a medical decision anymore. This is about a generation that believes everyone should think exactly the same, everyone should agree on everything, and everyone should see eye to eye. That is never going to happen and you can’t force people into it. Washington state just became a very dangerous place to live.

I am not pro vaccine or anti vaccine. I am 100% for people making decisions that are best for them and their families health. I have zero judgment either way.

Concerned Resident Ocean County

What Did We Get For Supporting Trump?

No wall. DACA is still there. Not a single one of his promises did he go through with.

What did we get? Now, everyone thinks the Republican party is full of racists and conspiracy theory kooks. People fought with their friends for supporting Trump, but what did he give us?

He’s all about “the art of the deal” but I can’t think of a single deal he made that benefitted us.

All that happened is that he made money, gave his kids jobs, and made us fight among ourselves.

Thomas Milstrom Jackson

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-03) introduced the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021, to create a non-partisan, independent commission that would conduct a comprehensive examination of the War in Afghanistan. The commission would be required to produce a public and unclassified report with actionable recommendations so the United States learns from our experience in Afghanistan and is prepared for future conflicts.

“The war in Afghanistan was a whole-of-government effort that - now concluded - demands an independent, whole-of-government assessment in order to learn what happened. This commission

Kim: Afghanistan War Commission To Study War’s Successes And Failures

is essential to the future safety and security of our country,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan piece of legislation that will create an independent commission because our country’s national security should not be partisan. I’m grateful for Congressman Meijer’s leadership on this issue and hope this is passed into law so that our country can do a comprehensive deep dive into the War in Afghanistan.”

The Afghanistan War Commission Act would require the commission to examine all aspects of the war, including combat operations, intelligence actions, diplomatic activities, and interagency coordination. The commission’s investigation would span all relevant U.S. gov-

ernment agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Intelligence Community, as well as the efforts of our NATO allies.

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the companion bill in the Senate, which has earned bipartisan support. Senator Duckworth and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) have also introduced the legislation as a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 currently under consideration in the Senate.

“The War in Afghanistan was shaped by four different administrations and 11 different Congresses - no party should be looking to score cheap, partisan political points off a decades-long na-

Holiday City Men’s Club St. Patrick’s Day Dinner And Dance

TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City South Men’s Club will be holding their Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance at the Clubhouse at 139 Santiago Drive on March 19.

They will be having a full dinner menu and dancing by DJ Bill. The cost is $30 per person and the event runs from 6 to 10 p.m.

Water, soda and beer will be served at the party. Menu includes: corned beef & cabbage; boiled red potatoes; steamed carrots; stuffed green beans with olive oil & garlic; mashed garlic potatoes; Irish

tion-building failure that was bipartisan in the making,” said Senator Duckworth. “Congress owes the thousands of American servicemembers who sacrificed in Afghanistan a serious, honest and long-term effort devoted to bringing accountability and transparency. I’m glad that Representatives Kim and Meijer are taking the lead on my proposal in the House so we can create an independent, nonpartisan commission aimed at ensuring we learn from mistakes made over 20 years in Afghanistan and implement reforms to ensure those mistakes are never repeated.”

“During my years of work on the ground in Afghanistan, I saw instances of success and failure in the fight against terror. To learn both from our

mistakes and our achievements in that conflict, it is critical that we take a comprehensive look at all combat operations and strategic decisions, from the September 11 attacks to the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal. Our bill to establish a nonpartisan, independent commission will ensure the lessons of this 20year war are absorbed and applied moving forward,” said Congressman Meijer.

“The American people deserve an honest examination of the decision making that led to 20 years of failed foreign policy in Afghanistan.

It is paramount we do not ignore the lessons that led to our nation’s longest war - one that spanned four administrations, both parties, and numerous sessions of Congress.

We commend Rep. Kim and

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On Saturday night, a Volkswagen Passat was heading south on the Garden State Parkway near the exit 89A entrance ramp in Lakewood when it left the roadway and overturned.

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The boy’s father, Fausto Olivos created a GoFundMe to raise funds to pay for the viewing and funeral services.

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Girl Scouts Explore Double Trouble Park

─Photo courtesy Double Trouble BAYVILLE – The local Girl Scout troop was here over the weekend working on their Trailblazing and Trail Adventurer badges. The village historian took them on a hike along the Mill Pond Trail, showed how to navigate with

both a map and compass as well as the State Park Service’s Trail Tracker app, and refreshed their knowledge of trail vocabulary. Luckily the hike ended before the torrential downpour and high winds hit.

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Cops: Drunk Driver Flees Scene Of Truck Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi SOUTH TOMS RIVER – A Monmouth County man was arrested and charged with DWI, reckless driving and more after crashing into a truck, causing it to overturn and leaving the driver injured, police said.

On Sunday evening, John W. Gorechlad, 47, of Little Silver, was driving his Tesla north on Tilton Avenue when he failed to stop at stop sign and crossed the center line of Dover Road. As a result, Gorechlad collided with the rear driver’s side of a utility truck causing it to overturn and rupture an onboard propane tank.

Chief William Kosh of the South Toms River Police Department told Jersey Shore Online that Officers Jaden Kosh and Tess Martin helped the truck driver out of the

vehicle through the front windshield.

The 52-year-old man from Toms River was then brought to Community Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries, Chief Kosh said.

Gorechlad fled the scene on foot and was later located at the Wawa on Dover Road.

He was arrested and charged with DWI, reckless driving, failure to stop, and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

He was processed and released pending a future court date.

Assisting at the scene were the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, Beachwood Police Department and Manitou Park Fire Department.

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Christmas House Decorating Contest BEACHWOOD – Beach Recreation has announced a Christmas House Decorating Contest! Must register by December 9. To register: email to recreation@ BeachwoodUSA.com, subject line Christmas House Decorating Contest.

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BERKELEY – Below were Central Regional’s September “Seniors of the Month”: Kayla Kulzy - Excels academically, enrolled in the Humanities Academy through Georgian Court University, Advanced Placement courses and honors. Involved in Marching Band (Drum Major), CRN morning announcements, National Honor Society, Ocean Club and Student Ambassador. Questbridge for Excellence scholarship and Global Navigator scholarship.

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─Photo courtesy Ocean County College TOMS RIVER – ’Tis the season! The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has a spectacular lineup of holiday performances, and other exciting events, through the end of 2021, as well as a number of shows already scheduled for 2022. Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to reserve your seat soon, or check out one of the livestreams!

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TOMS RIVER – Jadaya Bivins, who graduated from Intermediate South and who currently attends the OCVT Gr unin Arts Academy, is set to perform in “Annie Live!” airing on NBC December 2.

This is the second noteworthy performing arts-related news proudly shared this ─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools fall by the school, as Intermediate South student Gabriel Amoroso is currently starring in the Broadway show, “Caroline, or Change.”

Does Someone You Know Have “The Warmest Heart?”

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – New Jersey Natural Gas is looking for a customer who has the “warmest heart,” in a contest where the winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card.

They are looking for good-hearted folks who help the community - whether they are a lifelong volunteer, a healthcare worker during the pandemic, or an unsung hero who has never received the recognition they deserve.

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The winner will receive a $500 gift card and the person who nominated them will receive a NJNG blanket.

“At NJNG, we are always in the community and know our customers have been helping their neighbors in countless ways every day – especially during the pandemic. We want to recognize them for their warm-hearted gestures and dedication to serving the neighborhoods we call home,” said Tom Hayes, director of customer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas. For more information, including the list of rules, visit njng.com/warmestheart.

Recreation Announces Letters From Santa

BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato is happy to announce that Berkeley Recreation has partnered with Santa Claus to have letters from Santa sent to all the good Berkeley Township children.

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Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Announces Winter Speaker Schedule TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table is a nonprofit group of Civil War enthusiasts of all ages, occupations, and experience levels, who are drawn together by their common interest in Civil War history.

Established in 2014, the JSCWRT meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, from September to June, in Room 214 of Bartlett Hall on the Ocean County College Campus.

At each monthly meeting, the members and guests of the JSCWRT enjoy a presentation by authors, scholars, or other noted experts in Civil War History.

The public is invited to attend a meeting of their choice as a guest of the JSCWRT. Anyone deciding to join the group as a member may do so. Annual membership dues for a single membership are $25 per year or $35 for a

family membership. Membership for active Ocean County College students and active military are free. These dues help pay the monthly speaker costs.

The upcoming slate of speakers for the Winter Schedule are: December 8 - Rich DeLotto will present: “Abraham Lincoln Before and During the Civil War” January 12 - Mark Mutter will present: “Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War in Ocean County” February 9 - Andrew Megill will present: “Everything You Want To Know About The Civil War You Can Learn From Lincoln and Grant” For more information, stop by and enjoy one of these presentations, or visit the website at: jscwrt.org.

Wreath-Laying Ceremony For Fallen Service Members

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location and Women of The Moose Chapter 1248, Lodge 399, Ortley Beach, will be hosting a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 2,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers, fundraising groups throughout the year to sponsor the

placement of veteran’s wreaths on the headstones of our fallen service members laid to rest there. This annual event seeks to further the WAA mission of Remember, Honor, and Teach, ensuring that the memory of those who have served our country.

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NEW JERSEY – It’s that time of year again when we all get busy in the kitchen preparing turkey, stuffing and pies to be shared with family and friends.

However, one thing you definitely don’t want on the menu this holiday season is clogged pipes.

This year, Aqua New Jersey is sharing tips to save homeowners the costly hassle of dealing with clogged pipes that can damage local wastewater systems as they clean up their holidays feasts. Customers play a critical role in maintaining community plumbing systems by properly disposing of fats, oils and grease.

It’s no secret that fats, oils and grease are common ingredients in holiday meals and baked goods. Here’s some tips for how to deal with the leftovers:

into a metal can, wait for it to cool and dispose of it in the trash.

• Use strainers in sink drains to catch food scraps and other solids.

• Dispose food scraps and grease into a trash can – especially butter, lard, sauces and dairy products that can all contribute to blockages.

Garbage disposals do not keep fat, oil and grease out of plumbing systems or prevent clogs. While these items go down the drain as liquids, they solidify and, over time, can completely block pipes and cause raw sewage backups in homes and overf lows in streets.

Aqua also reminds customers to dispose of wipes, even those labeled flushable, in the trash instead of flushing them. Wipes, tissues and napkins don’t break down and can cause backups in household plumbing and larger blockages in wastewater collection systems.

• Never pour grease (including turkey drippings!) down sink drains or into toilets. Instead, carefully pour warm grease

Winter Craft Fest

BERKELEY – Berkeley Recreation presents Winter Craft Fest. Come start the holiday season off right on December 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day full of vendors, crafts, and festivities for all!

They will be collecting new toys and non-perishable foods for local families.

The event will take place at the Berkeley Recreation Center, 630 Route 9, Bayville.

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The FDA has released a new class of hearing aids called OTCs. These devices have actually been around for many years as direct to consumer. The FDA has created a new set of standards trying to educate the public about the differences between Personal Sound Amplifiers (PSAs) and Over the Counter Hearing Aids (OTCs). OTCs were developed as a more affordable hearing aid option since the majority of those with hearing impairment don’t seek help because of “cost.” The research is very clear that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline so recognizing and treating hearing loss sooner than later is critical to maximizing brain function. Most people will wait at least 7 years to even take that next step and have a complete hearing evaluation. I believe the large marketing blitz promoting OTCs will push the consumer to at least think about having an evaluation and/or just bypass the hearing healthcare professional and purchased these products.

In my opinion, the biggest failure of the FDA in pushing OTCs is the fact that a) a complete hearing evaluation is not even recommended and b) the law states that these OTC devices are only recommended for mild to moderate hearing losses.

So, I ask the question, how does one know the degree of hearing loss they actually have without have a complete hearing evaluation? The socalled online hearing tests are basically screening your hearing and it certainly does not rule out impacted wax and/or certain diseases of the ears that should be medically managed. Finally, most folks would “underestimate the degree of hearing loss that they have.

Here are a few OTC devices that you may see advertised. I would like to summarize the pro’s and cons of each: Lively: This is one of the better OTC options since it utilizes digital hearing aid technology from a major hearing aid manufacturer – GN Resound and they can actually program the hearing aid to your actual hearing loss. The cost is $1350 -2000 for the pair. The aids can be rechargeable with a 3-yr. warranty, user friendly APP, Bluetooth capabilities, and a 100-day trial period. There are also financing options. The technology that GN is using is at least 5 years old and the remote programming does have its limitations.

EarGo: Discreet and rechargeable ranging in cost between $1500-2900 for a pair. Most models come with a 1 yr. warranty, although the Eargo 5 comes with a 2-yr. warranty. Like the majority of OTCs, Eargo is not programmed for any particular hearing loss. Over time, the rechargeable battery loses its capacity to hold a charge. Thus, after the warranty, Eargo will not replace the battery so you have to buy a new device.

Bose Sound Control: One of the newest OTCs on the market. $849 a pair with a 90-day risk free return policy and 1 yr. warranty. There is NOT a rechargeable option, no audio streaming, and only available in one style and one ugly gray color MD Hearing Aid: These products have been on the market for years. They range in price from $400 - $1000 per pair, have a rechargeable option, but only a 90-day limited warranty. You can purchase a protection plan for about $15/month. Again, like

most OTCs, the devices are not programmed for any specific hearing loss and the product looks like it cost about $40 to manufacturer.

POSITIVES of OTCs: • The companies like Bose and others promoting themselves will invest heavily in advertising to encourage people to consider this type of help if they have hearing challenges. If only 25% of those with documented hearing loss are seeking help, this type of initiative should significantly increase market penetration to at least 40%.

• Hearing loss will become more accepted – just as a problem with your eyes seamlessly leads you toward having them tested-a problem with your hearing should also lead you toward testing.

• They’re going to serve as a possible “first step” for many people to then consider more appropriate solutions for their difficulty hearing situations (like “readers” versus prescribed glasses).

• In my opinion, the OTC era will force the major hearing aid manufacturers to lower their cost of their products to make it more affordable for the 2530 million hearing impaired folks that are delaying hearing help. It is also more than likely that MEDICARE will directly provide a hearing aid benefit for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss.

NEGATIVES of OTCs: • A large number of things can cause a hearing loss, from a buildup of earwax to more medically concerning (and potentially dangerous unless treated) reasons – this type of self-fitting device may be needless or be like adding a Band-Aid to a fracture.

• You don’t have a professional hearing assessment before self-fitting. Unfortunately, even if you do have this critical step completed, there is no way of programming these devices to your specific hearing loss. This means that they are unlikely to perform properly for you, resulting in potential further problems. It’s impossible to incorporate best practices such as “real-ear” measures and/or aided speech discrimination unless you directly visit your hearing healthcare professional!

• Hearing aids can be lost especially when dislodged by face masks– most traditional hearing aids include loss coverage, while the Bose SoundControl and many OTC devices don’t offer any coverage.

• Because all OTC companies offer a risk-free trial period, many consumers will try these products, have a bad experience and wait another 5-7 years to directly visit your hearing healthcare professional.

Dr. Izzy recommends that before you potentially throw away your money on OTCs, it’s imperative that you have a complete hearing evaluation by a licensed hearing healthcare professional. Who knows, it may only be an impacted wax issue. On the other hand, you may have middle ear effusion (fluid behind the eardrum), Otosclerosis, or an acoustic neuroma (tumor) that needs immediate attention. Remember, you’re hearing is priceless so don’t take any short cuts in managing your hearing loss.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer your hearing healthcare questions. Please visit www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Bizarre And Important Recalls You Should Know About

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Some product recalls are easy to understand because they’re supplements that are contaminated with drugs for instance! But others are a little bizarre like exploding bottles! Recently, there’s been a flurry of recalls by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and today’s article is to make you aware.

For more information about anything you read about here, you can do one of two things. Either visit my website (suzycohen. com) where I have linked to each recall directly and provided more information, or go to FDA.gov and search the specific product. In no particular order: Odor-Eaters®. These are widely sold foot spray products that are useful for fungus, and foot odor control, and there are other names that this product goes by like “stink stoppers.” Over 40 different lot numbers of various Odor-Eaters products were recalled in November 2021 due to the presence of benzene, which is categorized as a human carcinogen. No reports of adverse events have been reported thus far.

Curry Powder brand “Salma” or “Casablanca” because it may contain peanut residue and some people are highly allergic to peanuts, and experience life-threatening anaphylaxis. The label failed to disclose this.

Red, Yellow or White Onions were recalled in October, due to the potential presence of salmonella which can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and subsequent dehydration. Onions by various different brand names were recalled, meaning millions and millions of onions are contaminated!

Dietary Supplements by Nutracap® were recalled due to undeclared milk on the labels. There was no illness, but the company is taking a precaution to alert consumers of the potential presence of dairy in their vast array of supplements (sold nationwide) because some people experience severe reactions to dairy proteins.

Salmon Lox was recalled for three different brands: Aqua Nova, Tony’s and North Coast. This was a voluntary recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria rnonocytogenes, which can cause serious infections.

Candida Flush is a dietary supplement made by Mountain Meadow Herbs has recalled 54 bottles of their formula with the lot # 0120011Q. The recall is precautionary because one bottle was found to ‘explode’ for lack of a better word, upon opening! In a bizarre twist of fate, the bottle had apparently become too pressurized over time, while in storage or during transit.

MaryRuth’s Liquid Probiotics for Infants is sold nationwide through Target, Amazon and a private website. Two lots were recalled due to the possibility of contamination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Hand Sanitizer by American Screening is voluntarily recalling some of its products because they look like water bottles! This poses a risk to people who might accidentally mistake it for a beverage.

Methocarbamol 500mg made by Bryant Ranch Prepack is being recalled if you have the lot #163935 because it contains 750mg of the drug, not 500mg.

Chantix by Pfizer used for smoking cessation was recalled over the summer due to the presence of nitrosamine in some of the pills.

(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) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Around The Jersey Shore Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way.

Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental expense during their deployment.

They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.”

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be contacted at 732-606-6040.

The following are drop locations: • All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room) • Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies • All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts • All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center • Beachwood Municipal Bldg.

• VFW 9503, Bayville lobby • Bayville Elks • Bayville Auto • Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville • Pine Beach PO • Presbyterian Church of Toms River • American Legion 129, Toms River • Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River • Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville • Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses • Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting • Universal Radiology, Lacey • Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood • C&C Marina, Bayville • Keller/William Realty, Bayville • Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville • Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby • East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood

Here Comes Santa Claus

BERKELEY – The Bayville Fire Company will be escorting Santa Claus through town. There is an app called Glimpse that

the fire department is inviting people to download so that they can find out where and when the Santa tour will come through.

MOTOR CITY CITY REVUE REVUE MOTOR

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help.

However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides.

Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly.

“You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.

After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting.

17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area.

While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch.

You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said.

“It’s good continuity of care.”

His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve.

That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist.

Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient.

Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient.

They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues.

They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing.

In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the

imbalance in patients’ feet.

Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans.

(Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!)

By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time.

Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives.

But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-

ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.”

At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.

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Fun & Games

Sudoku

C rossword P uzzle

Across 1 Two-mile-high city 6 Numbskulls 11 Ate 14 Sister of Euterpe 15 Satellite’s path 16 “I __ you one!”

17 V 19 Carried the day 20 Brainstorm 21 Spanish pronoun 22 Understated way to put it 24 Old PC display 26 City west of Hong Kong 27 V 33 Scribble (down) 34 Read (over) closely 35 Wind into rings 36 Look into

closely 38 Egg: Pref.

39 Suspends operations, with “down” 40 European erupter 41 Low card 43 Female antelope 44 V 48 La Scala locale 49 Word with rolling or bowling 50 Slanted, in a way 52 Diamonds, slangily 54 Bar requests 58 A.L. East team 59 V 62 It may need a boost 63 Revered ones 64 Official Wimbledon timekeeper 65 Summer shade 66 Article of faith 67 Title feeling “beyond power of speech,” in an “Into

the Woods” song Down 1 Son of Jacob 2 Dry as a bone 3 Go back and forth 4 Include with an email 5 Wild place 6 Clothing store department 7 Estimate phrase 8 Kimono closer 9 Classic fast-food sandwich since 1967 10 Gift bearer, informally 11 Polite greeting 12 MP’s quarry 13 Disallow 18 Old-school 23 Door securer 25 Ready to pluck 26 Soda order 27 Rich dessert cake 28 Building artisan 29 Trampled

3 0 E m p h a t i c r efusal 31 Mountaineer’s tool 32 “Is there something __?”

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61 Mexican Mrs.

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Solutions

Sudoku

Crossword puzzle

Jumble:

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WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE THIS HANUKKAH RECIPE A WHOLE LATKE!

By America’s Test Kitchen

OVEN - BAKED LATKES

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes 12 latkes) Vegetable oil spray 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled (if potatoes are too big to fit in feed tube, cut them in half) 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Pour oil onto the baking sheet and tip sheet until evenly coated.

2. Set the shredding disk in the food processor and lock the lid

into place. Place the potatoes and onion in the feed tube to shred.

3. Transfer the vegetables to the center of a clean dish towel. Gather the ends of the towel together, twist tightly, and squeeze over the sink to drain as much liquid as possible from the vegetables.

4. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl. Add flour, egg and salt. Mix until well combined.

5. Use a 1/4-cup dr y measuring cup to scoop and drop 12 mounds of potato mixture onto greased the baking sheet. Gently press each mound to flatten.

6. Bake latkes until bottoms are browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip latkes (oil will be hot). Bake until the second side is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

7. Line a ser ving platter with paper towels. Transfer latkes to paper towels. Let latkes drain and cool for 5 minutes.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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