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HealthSouth Asks For Use Variance To Expand Off Lakehurst Road
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The Zoning Board will hear an application from Health South to expand its operation off Lakehurst Road with parcels of residential road Oliver Street. The application to build a two-story building is advertised for a public hearing at the November 17 zoning board meeting, 7:30 p.m. in town hall. The applicant, HealthSouth, represented by Attorney Michael York, is seeking a special reasons variance, to allow the construction of a two-story medical office building on the property, which is not a permitted use in the zone. The application is for block 535.07, lots 3 through 9 and 32 and 34, which is located on Oliver
Street, a residential street. The street intersects with Lakehurst Road, and Oliver Street’s parcels abut the current HealthSouth facility on Hospital Drive. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is a 98-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The possible expansion of HealthSouth into neighboring residential areas is an ongoing issue, residents there said before township officials. Homeowners from those neighborhoods have said the Lakehurst Road corridor is quickly changing from residential and village-office zoning into medical use through granting variances. Master Plan Update Also this year, the township has (Variance - See Page 5)
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November 12, 2016
Telling Their Stories, Honoring Their Service
By Catherine Galioto OCEAN COUNTY – With annual Veteran’s Day events giving residents pause to honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces in our nation’s history, the towns and organizations across the area have held ceremonies and special events for the national holiday. One major local event is still to come, with November 14’s parade in Toms River, down Main Street to Washington Street, set to step off at 9:30 a.m. The parade was rescheduled from November 11 after officials earlier this year found many school bands had a conflict with the teacher’s convention held that day. A post parade ceremony in front of Toms River Town Hall will feature speakers and honored guests, including a placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument. The Ocean County Veterans Day
–Photo courtesy NJ National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael Cunniff, The Adjutant General, New Jersey National Guard, left, presents the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal to Thomas Eckholt of Toms River for his father, Paul, a World War II who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. Parade has three grand marshals, Navy veteran Leonard Mueller representing three different ser- IV, Marine veteran Ken Hagevice branches– the Navy, Army mann and his wife, Army veteran and the Marine Corps. They are Barbara Hagemann. Each have served and earned honors for their military service, and continue to be involved in veterans groups, advocating on behalf of veterans. This year, Ocean County towns have seen the dedication of new memorials, gardens and events to honor veterans. A special October event held by Congressman Tom MacArthur’s office gave recognition for local World War II veterans, with several veterans who told crowds their stories at the Toms River American Legion. And in the Ocean County Mall, Thomas Eckholt of Toms River was presented the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal to for his father, Paul, a World War II who survived the attack on Pearl –Photo by Catherine Galioto Harbor. The medal ceremony was A newly built area behind the Toms River American Legion Post held on October 25 in the center featured engraved pavers, as well as special memorials to the local (Veterans - See Page 6) soldiers who Legion Riders escorted home.
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held meetings on its Master Plan where the expansion of HealthSouth has been mentioned for its possible impact to residential neighborhoods. The Master Plan process is ongoing, looking at different corridors, zoning and open space/ parkland assets for the township, as part of the 10-year update to the plan. Several residents have repeatedly come to the planning and zoning board meetings to express their opinions, as applications – such as a previous application by Lapid Ventures to put a three-story, 124-bed health care facility on a residential parcel on Smith Street – come before the boards. Applicants such as Lapid Ventures have said their proposals are driven by the demand for services in this corridor, near such facilities as Community Medical Center and other medical specialists on Hospital Drive and Lakehurst Road. The issue of Lakehurst Road applications impacting residential streets was one raised at previous zoning and planning board meetings this and last year, as well as in the Toms River Master Plan meetings held as the township
The Toms River Times, November 12, 2016, Page 5 updates its master plan. In that Master Plan meeting, residents of the Lakehurst Road corridor said they’d like the residential nature of the area to be preserved. Edward Traynor, of Oliver Street, voiced opposition in that Master Plan meeting to a redevelopment project involving the expansion of HealthSouth that he said has adversely impacted the appearance and traffic flow of Oliver Street and Smith Street neighborhoods. Traynor said residential homes had been built and their “purpose was changed to a purpose different from residential. There is also a danger in the traffic pattern.” Township Planner Jay Lynch said previously that by state regulations municipalities are required to review and update their Master Plan each 10 years which last underwent the process in 2006. Planning Board members said they are hopeful that the Master Plan can be updated by the end of the year. According to New Jersey land use law, Master Plans serve as the blueprint for a municipality, determining the current state of land use within a community’s borders and providing a guide for future land use decisions. Master Plans also set goals and guidelines for a community’s development. –Bob Vosseller contributed to this story.
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Ocean County Distributes Recycling Revenue To Towns
OCEAN COUNTY – While some markets are seeing a steady decline in the sale of recyclables, Ocean County continues to make every effort to return a portion of recycling revenues to its participating municipalities. “We are returning almost $100,000 to our municipalities for materials recycled during the first half of 2016,” said Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program. Under the Ocean County Recycling Revenue Sharing Program, municipalities are provided a portion of the recycling revenues based on the amount recycled and the market price of the material. During the first half of 2016, Ocean County collected 37,883 tons of recyclables from its municipalities. The payout for the period was $2.57 per ton. As a result of these recycling efforts, municipalities collectively saved $2.7 million in the first half of 2016 by not dumping those materials in the landfill where they would have to pay a tipping fee, said the freeholders. Little noted that since Ocean County began the Recycling Revenue Sharing program in 1995, the County has returned more than $15 million to its municipalities. The amount returned to the towns, under the revenue sharing program is based on the amount of recyclables collected and brought to the County and the price per commodity in the current market. “These prices change all the time,” Little said. “And even though we have seen a decline in the average price of many of the commodities we recycle, we are still able to return money to our towns.”
For instance, tin cans are down $34 per ton to $98 per ton, aluminum has seen a decline of $163 per ton and some plastics have decreased by as much as $140 per ton in comparison to the same period in 2015 when the payout per ton was $6.56. Little said towns can use the money as needed although many invest it back into the recycling program. The largest recycling revenue sharing checks will go to Lakewood, Toms River and Brick townships. “And, while these are the county’s largest municipalities, I applaud all of our towns, even the smallest, for their ongoing recycling efforts,” Little said. The towns and the amounts they are scheduled to receive are: Barnegat Township, $3,330; Barnegat Light, $220; Bay Head, $218; Beach Haven, $667; Beachwood, $1,193; Berkeley Township, $5,387; Brick Township, $12,068; Eagleswood Township, $312; Harvey Cedars, $181; Island Heights, $284; Jackson Township, $6,307; Lacey Township, $4,692; Lakehurst, $318 and Lakewood Township, $18,214. Also, Lavallette, $537; Little Egg Harbor Township, $3,701; Long Beach Township, $1,413; Manchester Township, $3,246; Mantoloking, $74; Ocean Township, $1,033; Ocean Gate, $246; Pine Beach, $295; Plumsted Township, $718; Point Pleasant Beach, $1,143; Point Pleasant Borough, $3,697; Seaside Heights, $652; Seaside Park, $494; Ship Bottom, $485; South Toms River, $395; Stafford Township, $7,331; Surf City, $498; Toms River Township, $17,206; and Tuckerton, $791.
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court of the mall. The ceremony marked the start of a two-day visit of the veterans outreach kiosk from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, where veterans and their family members can learn more about benefits or entitlements that they could be eligible to receive. Veterans and their families can call 1-888-8NJ-VETS for assistance. In addition, the Toms River American Legion Post dedicated a memorial area, complete with engraved pavers from supporters, who had messages and names of veterans enscribed. The fundraiser of the pavers helped to build the monument, which included flags, biographies and service information of the local soldiers who died in combat that the post’s American
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Legion Riders escorted back home as part of their respective memorial services. Also in Toms River this year, officials and the Garden Club of Toms River held a dedication of a Blue Star Highway Memorial Marker on November 5 at Winding River Park. The ceremony included the presentation of colors, National Anthem, military tribute, and remarks from the state Department of Transportation, the Department of New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 129 and Marine Corps League, Detachment 796. According to the township: “The Blue Star Memorial Program honors all men and women that serve in the United States Armed Services. This program began with the planting of 8,000 Dogwood trees by the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs in 1944 as a living memorial to veterans of World War II. The Blue Star became an icon during World War II. It was seen on service flags in the front windows of homes telling others that a family member was serving.” In Jackson, the Veterans Memorial Garden continues to grow, with the concrete slab where a larger scale marble construction awaits additional funding through donations and fundraisers, such as the recent AMVETs dinner. The site, its founders said, is one for all veterans, not just for annual Veteran’s Day ceremonies but to reflect or simply sit over coffee. Since 2007, the Jackson site has raised flag poles, monuments, benches, and irrigation system and pond, and pavers which persons can purchase and have engraved. For more coverage of Veteran’s Day and veterans’ issues, visit micromediapubs.com.
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Newest Site In Toms River For Those Facing Addiction
TOMS RIVER – The New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) recently opened a new site in Toms River. NJRC is a nonprofit agency with a social mission to remove all barriers to employment for citizens returning from incarceration NJRC’s newest site in Toms River is able to thrive because of these partnerships with Medication-Assisted Treatment, which combines behavioral therapy and medication to treat substance use disorders, such as opiate addiction. An example is Vivitrol, a form of naltrexone, which is prescribed to individuals and administered via injection. It treats alcohol dependence and also prevents opioid dependence after an individual has completed detox. While clients are still incarcerated they will receive an initial Vivitrol injection, which will serve as an opiate antagonist to block cravings of opiates and alcohol. Vivitrol attaches to the neural receptors in the brain, thereby inhibiting the experience of opiate effects.. At NJRC’s four sites in Ocean, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, the program has achieved a 19.7 percent recidivism rate, while providing for a 62.76 percent employment rate among participants. Woodhaven Lumber in Ocean County has hired 13 of NJRC’s clients and is supportive of their dedication to work, sobriety, and family. The management
at Woodhaven Lumber works with each client’s schedule to ensure they can attend intensive outpatient treatment and Drug Court during the work week. Rich Wilder is one of NJRC’s Ocean County clients who was hired at Woodhaven Lumber. He struggled with heroin addiction in the past, which ultimately led to an arrest. Wilder said his arrest was a turning point for him. “The people that do want to change need some type of outlet. If it wasn’t for NJRC’s program, I think I’d be having a much harder time getting to where I got so quickly,” said Wilder. “And this type of stuff needs to be in my life. I need to work; it gives me a sense of purpose, and it keeps me busy. You need help coming home. You don’t want to just be thrown out there with nothing.” “I’m grateful for the program,” said Joe Earley, an NJRC Ocean County client who was also hired at Woodhaven. “It helps me stay sober and able to work.” “We’re trying to give people a chance. People make mistakes, people have come upon hard times, and they shouldn’t be punished forever,” said Laura Brown, Human Resources Manager, Woodhaven Lumber. “It’s not always easy to find good employees who come to work every day, and we want them to succeed and move up. Someday I see Rich [Wilder] on the sales counter. I want him to advance, along with all of our employees.”
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Bragging about groping and sexually assaulting someone is no laughing matter, regardless of one’s political affiliation. We’ve certainly seen headlines over the years highlighting such inappropriate behaviors from both Republican and Democrat officials, and many of us have heard similar things from individuals not in the public realm, and it is simply not acceptable. Bottom line, no one deserves to be sexually assaulted or raped, and these crimes can affect anyone. In fact, U.S. Department of Justice data indicates that as many as 1 in 5 women will have been raped in
their lifetimes, and 1 in 33 men will have been raped. The numbers of those experiencing sexual assault is even greater. Individuals who’ve experienced rape or sexual assault are at higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorders, depression and anxiety, and even suicide. We encourage anyone affected by sexual assault or rape to call our hotline at 888-264-RAPE as help is a phone call away. For more information about our services our website is 180nj.org. Anna Diaz-White Executive Director 18 0 Tu r n i n g L i v e s Around, Inc.
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You May Say That I’m A Dreamer I’ve just completed my Christmas wish list, albeit a little bit early this year. First, I’d like to see mandatory “term limits” for all elected officials. Secondly, that research scientists come up with an over-the-counter, nonprescription vaccine that would cure Hillary Clinton of an affliction she’s had all her adult life – that is her inability to tell the truth. To put her condition in more sophisticated terms – “liar, liar, pants on fire!” Next, I’d be willing to relinquish one of my Christmas presents in favor of a “bag of coal” being put under Donald Trump’s Christmas tree this year, for the way he has treated many women. Mr. Trump is a lot dumber than he is given credit for. Another nice holiday present would be for the clergy to tell the truth; that they know nothing about life after death, nothing about heavens or hells, nothing about the destiny of humankind and nothing about devils, gods or angels. I would have them convey to their congregations – think for yourself, and do the best you can to increase the sum of human happiness and well-being. One of the nicest holiday gifts I ever received (and still have), is a framed quote by Robert Ingersoll which reads: “Happiness is the only good; reason the only torch; justice the only worship; humanity the only religion; and love the
Letters To The Editor only priest. The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now. The way to be happy is to help make others so.” Borden Applegate Jackson
Yellow Lines Matter It is outrageous that some New Jersey communities such as Mahwah in Bergen County and Mantua Township in Gloucester, are painting a blue line in between the double yellow lines on the road, to indicate unwavering support for police, amidst so many mostly black citizens being murdered by police officers. These municipal governments risk confusing drivers with such an unknown marking, threatening road safety, and sending a negative message towards minority groups and others who have called for much needed reform in U.S. policing. As long as these lines are present, no one should face a traffic ticket for improper passing, because the lines are confusing and obscured with this town-sponsored vandalism that sends a chilling message to black drivers. Eric Hafner Toms River
What Is Thorough And Efficient Education? There is much controversy over the cost of funding public school districts, and
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especially over “inequalities” in the percent of state aid given to different districts. Public education in New Jersey is funded chief ly through local property taxes and State aid, with a comparatively small amount of Federal funding. School property taxes are collected by taxing municipalities and then paid to the school districts in which students from those municipalities are enrolled. State aid is paid directly by the state to school districts according to the shortfall between what the state judges is required to provide a thorough and efficient education for each and every student within a district and the amount raised through local property taxes. The primary goal of state aid to public education is to provide equal opportunity to all students to a thorough and efficient education regardless of wealth or social status, taking into consideration their educational needs. The administration of state aid by the state is apportioned to school districts to a number of educational categories in accordance with district need as assessed by the state from data supplied by school districts. The most important comparative index of a tax base’s ability to support the cost of public education is the tax base dollars behind each public school student in a school district. Districts having a higher tax base dollar amount per student can more fully fund the school district at a given tax rate, all other things being equal, than those having a lower tax base dollar amount per student. Thus, school districts having a higher tax base dollar amount per student will require less and will receive proportionately less state aid to provide a thorough and efficient education to its students than those school districts having a lower tax base dollar amount per student. When viewed from this perspective, state aid
has been given equitably to make up the shortfall, even though the percentages of state aid differ. An inference drawn from this is that communities having atypically few public school students (senior communities) must expect to receive a lower percentage of state aid than other more representative communities. And owing to the regressive nature of property taxes, low income and seniors on relatively fixed incomes will be hit hardest. To address this problem, the state has instituted property tax rebates and property tax freezes to qualified seniors. Nevertheless, the issue of “fairness” has been raised once again, this time, by Governor Christie with his proposal to fund each student the same dollar amount in state aid. Assuming that he is not ignorant, he has challenged the authority of the state to determine what a thorough and efficient education means for all New Jersey students. You can judge for yourself how far he will get by doing that – especially now that his term of office is coming to a close and as he continues to turn his attention more and more to his future political aspirations. Local politicos, who are so inclined, will continue to pay lip service to the Christie proposal while secretly praying for him to move on. Frank V Effenberger Manchester
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Spotlight On Government From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Applauds Beach Replenishment Announcement Congressman Tom MacArthur
OCEA N COU N T Y – Congressman MacArthur applauded the announce-
ment to begin beach reple n i sh m e nt i n O c e a n County: “[The] announcement is the culmination of a lot of hard work at all
levels of government in coordination with some i n c r e d i ble c o m mu n it y organizations,” said Cong r e s s m a n M a cA r t h u r. It’s been over three years
since Superstorm Sandy devastated our communities and for many, the threat of f ut ure stor ms remai n s con st a nt. T he security we will provide
with the beach replenishment project will provide peace of mind to a community that has already been th rough so much. I will continue to do my
part to ensure that this project moves for wa rd swiftly and will not rest until all of our neighbors are home and our neighborhoods are protected.”
From The Desk Of The Ocean County Freeholders OCEA N COU N T Y – The installation of three treatment devices that will help stop pollutants from entering the Toms River and ultimately Barnegat Bay are expected to be completed by year’s end. “This is all part of our continuing program to preserve and protect Barnegat Bay,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Engineering Department. “Ocean County adopted a multi-faceted program a nu mber of years ago focusing on protecting the bay by reducing pollutants entering the national estuary.” In addition to installing stormwater Manufactured Treatment Devices in areas throughout the County, the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders also rely on its six pumpout boats to keep wastewater f rom being improperly discharged into the bay, an aggressive open space preservation program and its stormwater crews in the Ocean County Road Department as part of its ongoing efforts to improve water quality. “Many Ocean County government departments have an important role in protecting Barnegat Bay,” said Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who supported the legislation that created the ‘Shore-to-Please’ license plate program which helps provide funding for the
Preserving Barnegat Bay Is An Ocean County Priority
pumpout boat program. “We are all stewards of the environment and we take this very seriously. This is something we all have a vested interest in. It’s a big part of life in Ocean County and we do all we can to take care of it.” Kelly noted the county’s Engineering Department has been closely working with the state’s Environmental Infrastructure Trust Fund program which has provided substantial funding for upgrades to the storm water management system. “These upgrades are helping to keep sediments, nutrients and floatables out of the bay and the waterways that connect to it,” Kelly said. “It’s a partnership with the state that is helping to make a difference in our environment.” The newest treatment devices to be installed will be located on Water Street near Riverfront County Park, Caldwell Drive and on Lakehurst Road west of Wrights Bridge. “These units are approved by the New Jersey Department of Environ mental Protection to help remove plastic floatables, oils, and sand from the stormwater that flows through them,” Kelly said. “Each one of those elements works to degrade the health of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries. By keeping them out of the bay we are helping to improve its quality.” Kelly along with Ocean
Cou nt y Eng i neer Joh n Ernst reviewed the county’s efforts to protect the bay during the September 28 preboard meeting. Ernst noted that in 2015, six Manufactured Treatment Devices were installed into existing drainage outfall pipe systems that also drain to the Toms River. The treatment devices were constructed in South Toms River, Beachwood and Pine Beach with the cost of construction about $900,000. The cost to construct and install the three treatment devices in Toms River is approximately $500,000. “Ocean County continues to make a significant invest ment an nually in protecting our bay,” Kelly said. “This is an environmental t reasu re that is enjoyed by our citizens and visitors.” “It is our continuing plan to work strategically up the mainland coast of Barnegat Bay and identify existing drainage systems that can benefit from the installation of MTDs,” Ernst said. “Our effort first started in Berkeley Township and at the uppermost northern part of the bay at Twilight Lake in Bay Head. These two locations had MTDs installed in 2014.” The next planned installations will be three in Brick Township. These units will be constructed in systems that drain to the Metedeconk River and Kettle Creek.
“These are already in design and should be constructed in 2017,” Kelly said. “We have installed 35 of these devices so far across the County.” Kelly noted that to further the county’s efforts of improving the water quality of the bay, the County also has purchased dedicated equipment to keep drainage systems clean and county roads swept. “Using county and state funds we have been able to purchase vacuum trucks to clean out the accumulated debris and oils from the MTDs and street sweepers to help prevent sand from getting to the MTDs in the first place,” Kelly said. Freeholder Gerry P. Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department said a dedicated crew of eight workers oversees the storm drains for the County. “The stormwater crew
operates vacuum trucks, sweepers and other equipment used to clean basins with the assistance of area road crews,” Little said. “They also screen street sweepings from our own roads and some municipalities that have entered into agreements with the County. “We sweep 1,600 lane miles of County roads,” Little said. “We also maintain approximately 10,000 catch basins.” In addition, the County continues to purchase open space for the protection of its resources, said Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Natural Lands Program. “We purchased the first property under this program in 1998,” Bartlett said. “Ocean County has now acquired 179 properties totaling 15,900 acres.” Another 10 properties to-
taling 1,343 acres are under contract and should close before the end of the year. In addition 3,339 acres of farmland also have been preserved. A total of $23 million has been allocated for properties purchased or scheduled to close in 2016. Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said the county’s six pumpout boats provide an important free service to boaters in the greater Barnegat Bay region by removing wastewater from boats that could have ended up in the bay. “While our captains are still work ing on weekend s t h roug h October, we know that during the 2015 summer season 6,439 recreational vessels were serviced by the pumpout boats, removing more than 131,000 gallons of wastewater,” Vicari said. “Similar numbers are expected for the 2016 season.”
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ISLAND HEIGHTS – Tickets are now on sale for the 33rd annual Christmas in Island Heights House Tour and Craft shows. Hosted by the Island Heights United Methodist Church, the event takes place on December 3. Admission to craft fairs, held 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is free. The house tours run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are required. Tickets are $30 each. On the tour are six unique homes in historic Island Heights, all decorated for the holidays. Among the highlights is a newly renovated 1975 home featuring river views from every room and the artist-owner’s original paintings. Other artwork, including sculptures and a compass rose imbedded in the wood floor, fills the home. Down the street, visitors will tour a recently restored original Camp Meeting L-style cottage. The cozy abode features a wraparound porch, period stained-glass windows, and Camp Meeting-style gingerbread trim. Also featured are a 1918era cottage with original garage doors; a brand-new construction displaying the owners’ Christmas-village collection and willow trees angels nativity scene; and a modern home with open-floor plan, enormous windows, and center-island fireplace. At the free craft shows at the church, 111 Ocean Ave., and the Island Heights Elementary School, 115 Summit Ave., Lake Avenue entrance, guests can shop for jewelry, artwork, accessories, and other unique handmade items, along with baked goods. For a nominal fee, lunch will be served at the church’s Fellowship Hall from 12 to 4 p.m. and will include homemade Methodist
Minestrone soup, sandwiches, and desserts. Breakfast is available at the church from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at a cost of $5 adults and $3 children, and guests can enjoy hot beverages and homemade sweets in any of three tearooms from 1 to 4 p.m. for $5, one of which is at the beautifully restored John F. Peto Studio Museum and Studio. On tour day, many Island Heights points of interest will open their doors, including: the Cottage Museum; The Studio at the John Peto house; Ludlow Thorston Gallery; the Ocean County Artists’ Guild; the Island Heights Library; and St. Gertrude’s Roman Catholic Church. An Advent candlelight carol service will kick off home-tour weekend on December 2 at 7:30 p.m. Held in the sanctuary of the church, this free event is open to the public. Tickets may be purchased for $30 at the Island Heights United Methodist Church, 111 Ocean Avenue, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or at one of these Island Heights locations: Ludlow Thorston Galleries, 10 Central Avenue; Ocean County Artists’ Guild, Ocean and Chestnut avenues; or Fast Break, 1635 Hwy 37 East; and in Toms River at Skip’s Florist, 1186 Washington Street. To reserve tickets in advance, email IHUMC@comcast.net. Tickets can also be purchased on house-tour day beginning at 9 a.m. at the church or the Island Heights Elementary School. For more information, call the church office at 732-929-0444, email IHUMC@ comcast.net, or visit IHUMC.org.
Structure Fire At Vacant House TOMS RIVER – Police and fire units responded to a smoke condition in the area near Community Medical Center and Health South Rehabilitation on the evening of October 31. Upon arrival they located the source of the smoke and determined it to be originating from a single family home on Oliver Street. Multiple fire units responded and the blaze was brought under control at 9:45 p.m. The house, which has been vacant for the
last year, suffered significant damage. The home’s close proximity to Health South Rehabilitation Center prompted an initial evacuation order as a precautionary measure however it was changed to a shelter in place by moving patients to the opposite side of the building. The evacuation was never effectuated once a more thorough evaluation of the fire scene became available. Investigators will be on the scene throughout the day as they continue their evaluations.
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Stockton Ice Hockey Team Calls Toms River Rink Home
TOMS RIVER – Winding River Skating Center (WRSC) just got a new tenant. Starting this year, the Stockton University Ice Hockey team will play all home games at the Township’s Ice Rink. Toms River Township Hockey Director Dean Marusic says the addition of a college team further enhances the youth hockey program. “It’s a great opportunity for local hockey players’ to remain local after high school, attend a great university like Stockton, and help attract even more kids into our hockey programs,” Marusic said. “It gives them the chance to learn, stay active and enjoy the great sport of hockey right here at the Jersey Shore,” he added. The Stockton Ospreys compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association and the Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference. Stockton Ice Hockey Head Coach Bob Gi-
alanella says the school is very excited about the new partnership with the Township of Toms River. “Our partnership has provided Stockton University excellent ice and team facilities while offering a central location for recruiting student-athletes, many locally from the Shore Conference,” he said. “We hope our move to WRSC will help influence local talent to become the next generation of Osprey players. The next home game is November 5 at 2 p.m. against Southern Connecticut State University. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and kids under 12 years old. “Hopefully these student-athletes consider Stockton University’s outstanding academic reputation to pursue their career goals, and also to compete as a college player,” Gialanella said. “Family and friends could continue to watch and support right from WRSC; basically being close to ‘home.’ It’s very ideal.”
Chamber Honors Salvation Army
TOMS RIVER – The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce will award the Salvation Army of Ocean County with its “Season of Giving, Season of Living” award on November 29 at Days Hotel of Toms River, 290 Route 37. The cost for the event is $35 for members
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Toms River Home Health Care Aid Receives Award
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“Paintings” By Ron Cappuccilli
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Simon’s Soup Kitchen To Hold Thanksgiving Day Feast
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meal of their own, this is an opportunity to share a traditional dinner with others,” said Salemi. “Each year, those who join us express their gratitude for such a hearty feast prepared by our volunteers. For each of us, it is a reminder of the many things for which we can be thankful.” This special holiday dinner will be in addition to the normal serving schedule of operating every Tuesday and Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from October through April at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Since the start of Simon’s Soup Kitchen more than 75,000 meals have been served in addition to toys for children during the Christmas season. Everyone in need of a hot meal is welcome. For more information on Simon’s Soup Kitchen visit simonssoupkitchen.org or call 732-270-5941.
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Ocean County Caregivers OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Caregiver Coalition is hosting an event for caregivers in the county on November 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ocean County Library’s Mancini Hall, 101 Washington St. in Toms River. The event is open to anyone caring for an adult or child with disabilities or aging concerns. There will be resources, exhibitors and giveaways. To register, contact Mikaela Saunders at 732262-8020 or msaunders@njcaregivers.org.
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OCVTS Opportunities For Middle School Students OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County Vocational Technical School is holding admission information sessions for the 2017-18 school year for the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) and the Performing Arts Academy (PAA). MATES and PAA are four-year public high schools administered by the OCVTS district. Each academy is designed to provide a college preparatory academic curriculum with a focus on a specific career area. MATES is a specialized high school designed to give students a rigorous academic curriculum with concentration in the areas of science, math, and technology. Additional focus is provided in marine and environmental science. The school offers a challenging, hands-on learning experience for college-bound and career-oriented students interested in pursuing math or science-related career fields. Students have unique opportunities to participate in fieldwork, independent research, and internships throughout Ocean County. MATES was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012. The Performing Arts Academy is designed to provide a rigorous college preparatory academic program integrated with performing arts curriculum focused in dance, vocal music, or acting as well as a new fourth discipline focused on audio recording and technical theater. The school exists to provide a unique, nurturing, and challenging learning environment for students living in Ocean
County who are gifted in the performing arts. The teaching philosophy strives to incorporate the arts into all educational areas by integrating curriculum and by interaction with professionals from the arts industry. PAA was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. Students are selected to both academies from applications through a competitive process and enter at the 9th grade level. Applicants must reside in Ocean County to be eligible for admission. Application deadline is December 10. Middle school students who are planning a future in math/science related fields or the performing arts, and their parents, are encouraged to attend an admissions information session. The sessions outline the admission process, as well as provide insight into the career-themed based learning environments. Admission paperwork will be distributed at the information session. MATES will hold admission information sessions November 19 at 10 a.m. The session will be held at OCVTS MATES, 195 Cedar Bridge Rd., Manahawkin. PAA will hold admission information sessions on: November 17 at 6:30 p.m.; and November 19 at 9 a.m. The sessions will be held at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on the Ocean County College Campus, Toms River. For more information about the OCVTS high school academies or the admission information sessions, visit ocvts.org or call OCVTS Academy Admissions at 732-473-3100, ext. 3065.
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Downpours Didn’t Dampen Beach Sweep Volunteer Spirit
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to make a lasting contribution to my community and the environment,” said Blake Epstein, high school student and co-captain at the Snug Harbor site. “The data we collect and submit gives us hope; we can change what we do now and improve the future.” “Seeing thousands of volunteers from com mu n it ie s a c ross 5 st at e s come t oge t h e r t o i m p r ove Ne w Je r s e y’s watersheds is a powerful thing,” said Gianna Fischer, DW Bennett Fellow for Ocean Advocacy. “Sweeps offers an opportunity for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to come together to take action against a threat that has put a valuable shared resource in danger. Our statewide citizen science experiment helps COA collect invaluable data that will help us better understand the world’s pollution problem and support us in our goal to enact powerful policies to help better protect the ocean.” Data results are dramatically lower due to wet data cards and challenging conditions. In fact, Beach Captains took many measures to dry out data cards, provi ng just how i n novat ive COA’s Captains can be. Selected totals from the 250 Sandy Hook volunteers i ncluded: 1,017 pla st ic pieces, 782 caps and lids, and 772 candy and food
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Wait until you read this email... Good afternoon, I hope your week has found you well. I am thrilled to provide you with the second set of results from the Patient Satisfaction Survey as well as the Senior Advisor reviews to be published for Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Family members of your patients continue to rave about the care you provide at Rose Garden! A few highlights to celebrate: • 92% of respondents rated the experience a 4 or 5; this rating has increased from last month’s 91%! • 96% of respondents would recommend Rose Garden to a friend, compared to last month’s 92%! • Exceeding national averages in every category! Congratulations on another month of demonstrated dedication to providing patients with compassionate, high quality care! It’s great to see your numbers increase after a second set of results, it truly speaks to how your patients feel about you. Is there anything Rose Garden is doing differently since we last spoke that might be driving this score up? If there are any additional programs or improvements that you’ve put in place lately, I can include that detail on your webpages for additional marketing content. If you have no objections, we can also post the set of Senior Advisor reviews to be published. Thank you, Kelly, for giving me a call about the Senior Advisor login; I truly appreciate your patience! Please let me know if there are any questions about the set of results or reviews, I’m always available via telephone or email. Enjoy your upcoming weekend! Warm regards, Kelsi Nymon
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ing loss by 50 percent Effects of Hearing Loss on a Patient’s Life Memory and Hearing Loss: Adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than adults with normal hearing. Degraded hearing may force the brain to devote too much of its energy to processing sound. Adults with hearing loss develop a significant impairment in their cognitive abilities 3.2 years sooner than those with normal hearing. Those with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent greater decline in thinking abilities compared to their counterparts without hearing loss. Dementia and Hearing Loss: Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop dementia over time than those who retain their hearing. Adults with moderate hearing loss are 3 times more likely to develop dementia and those with severe hearing loss are 5 times more likely to develop dementia. Mental Health and Hearing Loss: Hearing loss results in social isolation. Adults with untreated hearing loss tend to withdraw from engaging with family and friends. Adults, 50 and older, with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety, anger and frustration, emotional instability and paranoia, and are less likely to participate in social activities than those who wear hearing aids. The degree of depression and other emotional or mental health issues also increases with the severity of the hearing loss.
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On October 14, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie approved legislation to amend the New Jersey Estate Tax. Prior to this amendment, New Jersey was one of only a handful of states to have an estate tax and the state with the lowest estate tax threshold of any state. Under the new legislation, the New Jersey Estate Tax threshold will be raised from the current $675,000.00 to $2,000,000.00 effective January 1, 2017. As of January 1, 2018, the New Jersey Estate Tax will be eliminated. The change is not retroactive so it will not affect the estates of persons who passed away in 2016. What impact will this have? For persons with g ross estates with a value of less than $675,000.00 or for persons who are leaving their entire estate to their spouses, this legislation will have no impact. For persons who have estates greater than $675,000.00 the change in the law will reduce and then eliminate their New Jersey Estate Taxes. If you had an estate greater than $675,0 0 0.0 0 a n d h a d p r e v iou sly prepared Wills or Trusts to reduce or eliminate the New Jersey Estate Taxes, you should have those documents reviewed by an estate planning attorney to determine if those documents need to be revised in light of the changes to the law. For example, many people used complicated “credit shelter” Wills to reduce or eliminate the possible Estate Tax consequences. In most cases, this kind of tax planning required the persons to separate their assets from the assets of their spouses.
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will he get the money from. My answer to that is by giving him chores and assigning a dollar value to each chore. So for example if you think that he should be contributing $150 dollars a week, have mowing the lawn worth $30, raking leaves $20 and so on. He may find that working for someone else outside the home is more pleasant. You, however, have to start somewhere. Let me know how it works out. Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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Jakes Branch Outings
BEACHWOOD – Jakes Branch County Park offers a place for class trips and outings. Recently H&M Potter Elementary School third graders were at Jakes where the park’s staff gave them a hands on peak into the lives of the Lenni-Lenape tribe that once lived there.
The students shot a bow and arrow, built a log dwelling and made clay pots. Jakes Branch County Park is located at 1100 Double Trouble Rd. Call 732-281-2750 to learn more about this program and others.
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TOMS RIVER – Greenbriar Woodlands Retirement Community will sponsor a flea market and craft show from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on November
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Mathis Bridge Closed Through Spring
OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials reminded motorists the Mathis Bridge/Route 37 eastbound is scheduled to be closed through the spring to continue a deck replacement project. Traffic will be shifted onto the Tunney Bridge/ Route 37 westbound in Ocean County. No wide loads will be permitted on the eastbound lane of the Tunney Bridge wh ile t he Mat h is Br idge is closed. Drivers must obtain a permit from the NJDOT, which will direct them to an acceptable alter nate route. For more information about oversize loads visit the NJDOT trucking web page. While the Mathis Bridge is closed, two lanes of traffic westbound and one lane eastbound will be maintained on the Tunney Bridge, separated by a moveable barrier. Should there be a need for an evacuation, all three lanes may be made operational in the westerly direction. The Mathis bridge will reopen by May 15 before the busy summer vacation season. There will be no Mathis Bridge openings for marine traffic between December 1 and March 15. This upcoming construction cycle will allow the contractor to rehabilitate the bridge operator’s
house, install the new “candy cane” style warning gates, conduct minor electrical work and continue with bridge work from the center bascule to the west. The eastbound Mathis Bridge and westbound Tunney Bridges are a pair of bridges carrying Route 37 over Barnegat Bay between Toms River and Seaside Heights. The Mathis Bridge, a milelong double leaf bascule moveable span bridge completed in 1950, is the older of the two and in need of repairs. T he $74 million federally-f u nded project will replace the existing bridge deck on the Mathis Bridge, which is 66 years old, make safety improvements to the barrier and railings, and repair and replace mechanical and electrical components that operate the moveable lift span. Construction is anticipated to take place for three seasons and is expected to be completed by the summer 2018. The construction cycle requiring a full closure of the Mathis Bridge will be limited to November 1 to April 30 each year. During each of these construction cycles, summer traffic from approximately May 15 to September 15 will not be affected and all three current lanes on each bridge will be open to traffic.
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Vets Get Free Dental Screening
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean Health Initiatives, a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean County, is providing a free dental screening and cleaning to U.S. veterans now through November 30 in its Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, and Toms River health centers. OHI dentists can see U.S. veterans at OHI’s Lakewood Health Center, 101 Second St.; Toms River Health Center, 301 Lakehurst Road; or Little Egg Harbor Health Center, 798 Route 539, Building 3.
Veterans must bring their VA identification card or proof of military service at the time of the appointment to receive the free screening. All OHI services are available for U.S. veterans year-round. Call the OHI Call Center at 732-3636655 to schedule an appointment in either English or Spanish. For more information, visit ohinj.org. For questions, contact Kimberly Tozzi, community relations coordinator, at 732719-9016.
Cattus Island County Park Update
TOMS RIVER – The Cooper Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park is ma k i ng prog ress towards a grand reopening in the near future. All the major construction is complete and the displays are being set. There’s an osprey nest that kids can climb up into, the tanks are in place that will house
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The Skin Of Our Teeth
OCEAN COUNTY – The Performing Arts Academy will present “The Skin of our Teeth” by Thornton Wilder at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College. A special senior citizen performance will
be held at 10 a.m. on November 17. Additional performances will be held at 7 p.m. on November 18 and at 1 and 7 p.m. on November 19. For tickets, call 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.
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Professional Profile Garden State Radiation Oncology
Toms River Radiation Oncologist Dr. Bryan Eggert Fights The Good Fight For Patient Lives And Liberties By Joyce Blay Toms River radiation oncology specialist Dr. Bryan Eggert is not running for public office, but that hasn’t stopped him from advocating for his patients’ rights to government services. “I fight for my patients to get what they de serve,” he tells a visitor to his office. “I advocate for treatment and medical coverage.”
Dr. Eggert is an affiliate physician of Garden State Medical Center, a unique multi-specialty, out-patient medical facility serving the tri-state area. He also fights for the health and well-being of patients engaged in a personal battle with an implacable foe - cancer. For this staunch medical warrior, there is no retreat and no quarter given. “The general outlook for a cancer diagnosis is quite ominous,” Dr. Egger t says. “I think people need to understand and overcome that psychological barrier. A diagnosis of cancer is no longer the end of the world.” Many of Dr. Eggert’s patients are diagnosed with breast cancer. The West f ield, NJ native views their lives and their self-esteem his personal responsibility to rescue. “Isn’t empathy a doctor’s personal responsibility?” he asks rhetorically. “I provide emotional support, empathy, counseling. A patient diagnosed with cancer that comes here for radiological treatment will
University College of an ever-changing speMedicine. He also com- cialty of medicine. “This field is evolving pleted a residency at Albert Einstein College of so quickly because it’s Medicine’s Department so highly technologically of Radiation Oncology, oriented,” Dr. Egger t where he held the es- says. That hasn’t deterred teemed position of Chief the stalwart physician Resident. Following a career path from continuing to fight that took him far from the good fight on behalf his New Jersey roots, of his patients, to whom Dr. Eggert has come he offers this advice full circle and returned following a diagnosis of to the state of his birth cancer. “Take a deep breath,” to open an office in Dr. Eggert says. “We Toms River. He couldn’t be hap- always fear the worst if we don’t know more pier. “I’ve been all over about it.” When asked what he the country and the general quality of this would tell New Jersey Accomplishing those area is excellent,” Dr. Governor Chris Christie little things is no small Eggert maintains. “The if he had the ear of the task. According to Dr. job was here and I liked state’s top bureaucrat, Egger t, they involve the area. It worked out Dr. Eggert laughs. “What wouldn’t I tell making numerous calls quite well.” and filing the proper paFive days a week, Dr. him?” Dr. Eggert says Dr. Bryan Eggert perwork with the correct Egger t wages a nev- in response. For further information, ment with Dr. Eggert, call Toms River, NJ 08755, government agency. er-ending public battle to “A lot of government cut through government visit the Garden State Garden State Radiation is open Monday-Friday, bureaucrats will say, red tape. He also wages Medical Center Web site Oncology at 732-440- from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The ‘Let the daughter take a never-ending personal at gsmedicalcenter.org. 1808. The office, located office is closed on Satcare of it’,” Dr. Eggert battle to stay on top of To schedule an appoint- at 512 Lakehurst Road, urday and Sunday. says. “But a lot of times, that’s overwhelming for family members.” But not for Dr. Eggert and his staff. The Renaissance physician prepared for a distinguished academic career by combining a rigorous medical education with a broad interest in liberal arts. Dr. Eggert is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where he majored in Chemistry, but also excelled in Philosophy and English. In 1983, Dr. Eggert received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. “That was a very intensive program,” he says of his medical education. Dr. Eggert completed his medical internship The office, located at 512 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, NJ 08755, is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.and residency at Baylor 5 p.m. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. get all those soft things from me.” In addition to his professional responsibilities, Dr. Eggert also may arrange for delivery of social services, such as Meals On Wheels, or service calls from the Visiting Nurse Association. “I’d like to think I pick up on little things in order to treat the whole person,” he says.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of November 12-November 18.
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may deserve a toll fee to bridge the gap between two differing factions. In the week ahead you can profit from your businesslike manner and by implementing shrewd business ideas. Pursue financial security and success. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): On a scale of one to ten you might feel like a 10. As this week unfolds you can take the bull by the horns and accomplish whatever you envision. It may be the right time to initiate a new business or moneymaking activity. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It is plain as the nose on your face. You will find what you look for. If you are looking for proof of someone’s commitment and loyalty it will be obvious. This is a good week to make presentations and hold heart-to-hearts. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You have the right stuff. If you put your shoulder to the wheel you can push your way out of a rut. Then you can quickly get up top speed and even go further. Be consistent in the week ahead to make a sizeable profit. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you are starving for attention you will find a smorgasbord of compliments in the week ahead that will satisfy your appetite. Hard work and a passion for excellence will make someone important stand up and take notice. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): No one will catch you asleep on the job. In the week ahead you may feel sharper and more eager than usual. You may be adept at turning your pennies into dollars. Listen to mentors who outline schemes for financial success.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The journey is just as important as the destination. As this week unfolds you may find that business and work-related meetings are not necessarily social affairs, but that consideration and social graces smooth the way. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Color yourself happy. In the week to come you might feel you must pay to play. There may be some strings attached to an invitation or a social outing. Keep your doubts to yourself and simply enjoy whatever joys come your way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Know your limits and learn to live with your limitations. If you are afraid of the dark get the best nightlight on the market. In the week ahead you can recognize a downside without letting it hold you back. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You instinctively investigate incentives. You can gather knowledge to be used to fatten your piggy bank as this week progresses. You may get a chance to hold the reins of power if you use creative ideas and methods. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a daily dose of self-confidence. Stay in close contact with people who appreciate your efforts and uplift your spirits. In the week ahead take time to provide respect and support for hardworking individuals. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is a time and place for everything. Use determination coupled with shrewdness to make an improvement in your financial situation. This week take time to investigate the best ways and means to attain security.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen
Transform An Ordinary Bowl Of Soup Into An Extraordinary Meal By Wolfgang Puck
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CROSTINI Serves 8 BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large organic leek, halved lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed, and chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 7 cups (1.75 L) organic, low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock or broth 1 tablespoon honey Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 2 1/2 pounds (1.25 kg) broccoli, stems peeled and coarsely chopped, florets cut into smaller pieces 1/2 lemon 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cheddar cheese CHEDDAR CROSTINI: 1/2 loaf crusty French bread or Italian bread, cut into slices 1/2 inch (12 mm) thick Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for garnish Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large nonreactive pot over medium heat. Add the leek and garlic, reduce the heat to low, and saute, stirring frequently, until the vege-
tables are translucent and very tender but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the stock, honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Raise the heat to medium-high, bring to a simmer, and continue simmering for 5 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and squeeze in the juice of the lemon. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is barely tender and still bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Working carefully in batches, use a blender or food processor to puree the soup; or puree directly in the pot with an immersion blender. If serving the soup hot immediately, shred or sprinkle 1 cup (250 mL) of the cheese into the blender/processor or pot, dividing it among the batches if using a blender/ processor. Pulse to combine the cheese with the hot puree. If you’re making the soup in advance or want to serve a cold broccoli soup, transfer the soup to a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl inside a larger bowl partially filled with ice and water. Stir until cooled down completely. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. If reheating, stir the cheddar into the soup over medium heat. While the soup cooks or reheats, preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). For the crostini, arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the oven to the broil setting. Shred or sprinkle 1/2 cup (125 mL) of cheese over the slices and broil until melted, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Ladle the hot soup into heated serving bowls and sprinkle or shred a little more cheese over its surface. Float a crostini on top, serving more on the side. You can also serve with a few more broccoli florets, if desired.
(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2016 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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