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QUICKCHEK HEARING BEFORE PLANNING BOARD
–Photos by Catherine Galioto The now-demolished site at Fischer and Rt 37, where a QuickChek convenience store and gas station is planned, similar to Beachwood. By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – The long vacant furniture store is demolished, and with it neighboring homes and businesses bought as part of plans to build a QuickChek gas station and convenience store at Fischer Boulevard and Route 37. But although the block between Adams,
Foster, Fischer and Route 37 is now mostly a flattened parcel behind chain link fence, the developer has another step to clear: going before the planning board to receive an extension on the approval of their plans. The hearing on whether to grant that extension will be 6 p.m. December 21 in
Toms River town hall. Plans include a 5,496 square-foot food store, including 12 indoor seats and eight outdoor seats, as part of the convenience store and quick foods model also used by Wawa. For the gas station end of business, the (Hearing - See Page 4)
A Day That Will Live In Infamy
By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – A local WWII veteran was honored, and was also a guest speaker during a ceremony held on the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Lakewood resident, Jim DiPiazza, 91, who served in the Pacific theater during the war, was presented with a proclamation by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari that called the December 7, 1941 attack “a defining moment in the history of the United States.” During a two-wave, two-hour attack on
Pearl Harbor by Japanese warplanes, which began at 7:55 a.m. on a Sunday, over 2,400 people were killed, another 1,000 were wounded, 21 American ships were sunk or damaged, and 300 airplanes were damaged or destroyed, most of which were still on the ground. Nearly half of the casualties were on the naval battleship USS Arizona, which was hit four times by Japanese bombers and eventually sank. The next day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on
Japan. Before introducing DiPiazza, Head Reference Librarian Elizabeth Cronin said that “commemoration requires remembrance,” and that many who were there during the attack are “fading from living memory.” A group called Pearl Harbor Survivors Society officially disbanded in December 2011 since there too few survivors left to keep the organization running, Cronin said. The Society transferred their assets to the (Infamy - See Page 4)
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December 17, 2016
Liquor License Transfer For Route 37
By Catherine Galioto TOMS RIVER – A transfer of a liquor license needs approval for one chain restaurant hoping to open December 19 on Route 37. The liquor license for the Mellow Mushroom was expected to be assigned from a pocket license to its address, 1111 Route 37 West, Toms River, pending township council approval at its December 13 meeting. Mellow Mushroom announced on its Toms River page that the planned opening would be December 19. The Toms River location of the custom pizza and bar restaurant is the fi rst one for New Jersey. The liquor license is held by AR Seashore LLC, owned by Robert B. Kane of Vicenzo Drive. It was a pocket license, meaning it had no place associated with it, and the council needed to approve its activation and assigning to an address, in this case the Mellow Mushroom restaurant. The liquor license was held in pocket by Kane, who will transfer it to AR Seashore, doing business as the Mellow Mushroom. The license was transferred and has been held in pocket since 2005. Before then, the license was held by Citizen State Beverage Inc. doing business as the New Villager, a strip club on Route 9, and sold, according to the township clerk’s office. The westbound Route 37 parcel, which is adjacent to the CVS, Wendy’s and Dunkin Donuts near Bananier, was previously a long vacant office building for a propane business. In the last several months, the new restaurant has installed its guts and final signage in anticipation of its opening. Longtime Diner Shutters Generations of customers packed the Toms River Diner on its final days as news of its closing spread throughout the town. Serving up its last cup of coffee around 2 p.m. December 11, the Toms River Diner on Route 37 East near Washington Street closed after operating under the Vasilakis family since opening in 1972, according to the diner’s website. (License - See Page 5)
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Route 37/Fischer QuickChek would have a gas canopy with nine dispensers, to create 18 total fueling stations. The plans on file also outline where parking, sidewalks, landscaping and stormwater basin would go. Traffic plans for the site would be via one right-in/right-out driveway and one right-in only driveway along Route 37, one right-in/right-out driveway along Fischer Boulevard and one full access driveway along Adams Avenue. QuickChek already has approval on its site plans from the May 20, 2015 planning board, after earning variances
for the placement and height of some signage, for its fencing and garbage areas, and where unloading will occur on the property. The plans for 3104/3108 Route 37 East in Toms River are one of several new locations for QuickChek in Ocean County area. In addition to recently opened locations in Beachwood, Jackson and Howell, another large-scale QuickChek is approved for Brick, at the former bank site behind Best Buy. The model for convenience/quick foods plus gas station businesses continues to grow with Wawa, who has also proposed a new location across from Target on Route 70 in Brick.
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nonprofit Pacific Historic Parks to fund educational programs focused on the attack and the lasting effects it had on the United States’ growth, development and military, she said. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, only 620,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in WWII were alive in 2016. On average, 372 WWII veterans die every day. DiPiazza told about two dozen audience members gathered in the Wheeler Room of the Toms River Library that he was just 17 when he joined the Marine Corps after hearing about a medal of honor recipient, WWII hero John Basilone. “I forgot about the war until now, I never talked about the war to my four kids,” said DiPiazza, who was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife of 67 years, Mary, and by his daughter and son-in-law. In the early days of the war, he was one 200 who took a radio code operator test; only 20 passed, including DiPiazza. As a radio operator, DiPiazza worked behind the lines, spending time in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, Guam and China. “We communicated with spy planes to find out where the Japanese were, from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands,” said
DiPiazza, who served in the Marine Corps for nearly four years, most of it overseas. He said his memory is starting to fade, but he recalled the full names of his three buddies who all served together. One audience member asked what he and his fellow Marines thought about G e ne r a l D ou g l a s M a cA r t hu r, who played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during the war. “We didn’t like him; he was a hero to other people but not to the Marine Corps,” DiPiazza said. Toms River Reference Librarian Panchapagesan “Bud” Bharathan knows DiPiazza from his Lakewood neighborhood and suggested him as a speaker for the Pearl Harbor ceremony. “What happened to him is personal, he’s a unique person,” said Bharathan. “We should honor all the veterans,” he added. T he Ocean Cou nt y Librar y has a database on Pearl Harbor that can be accessed from any computer by using a library card, Cronin said. Access Video on Demand contains over 350 video seg ments related to Pearl Harbor, including documentaries from A&E, The History Channel and much more. For mor e i n for m at ion , v i sit theoceancountylibrary.org/researchinfo.
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Tributes and mad dashes for one last plate of disco fries and other staple diner food kept the TRD open all night December 10 to 11, the last time the 24-hour diner would feed and entertain patrons, including latenight clientele making way to the diner for some food after bars close. The TRD was one of few eateries open round the clock in Toms River, but recently patrons hoping to score some 3 a.m. food were advised to call ahead to make sure the diner would be staying open, instead deciding to close down if the late-night traffic wasn’t there. The traffic over several decades of service went beyond the late-night customers, of
The Toms River Times, December 17, 2016, Page 5 course, as many Toms River residents and patrons took to reminscing about first dates, quick eats, breakfast breaks and sobering up at the TRD. In addition to its iconic spot at the triangle of land where Washington Street meets Route 37 eastbound, the diner was well known for its basic diner décor – ample booths, mirrors and a counter space to spend hours at. But there were also the newspaper clippings behind the cashier counter showcasing Frankie Edgar’s UFC and wrestling wins, and its first-booth window sill lined with paperback books to read. Though the diner planned to remain open to 8 p.m December 11, food had run out before then, and the lights inside and on the TRD sign are now dark from its perch over Route 37.
Tips For Mailing Food Gifts To U.S. Service Members Overseas
OCEAN COU NTY – “During this holiday season, many of our family get-togethers are not complete with the absence of family and friends who are bravely defending our country,” stated Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gerry P. Little. “As we send gifts overseas for them to enjoy, many times we want to add some of the goodies that we enjoy at home over the holidays. We need to remember to choose foods that are not perishable, can tolerate a range of temperatures, and will not break with rough handling. Make sure you mail in a timely fashion so the gift can be received and enjoyed for the holiday.” Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Depa r t ment (OCH D) P ublic Health Coordinator, offers a recom mended list of suggested food items to send as gifts. People can also check with their local post office to see if there are restrictions on food items based on the specific zip code to which they are mailing: Hard candies and f ir m homemade sweets such as pralines and toffee are safe because their high sugar content prevents bacterial growth. Dried fruits, such as raisins and apricots, and commercially-packaged trail mix and nuts, need no refrigeration. Dried beef or poultry, such as beef jerky, turkey jerky, or beef slims are safe to mail. Bacteria cannot multiply in food preserved by removing mois-
ture. Dehyd rated soups and f r uit d r in k mixes are lightweight and safe to mail. Regional condiments, such as hot sauce and Cajun seasonings in packets, are useful for spicing up Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). Dense and dr y baked goods, such as fruit cakes and biscotti, are good choices for mailing because they will not become moldy. Commercially-packaged cookies in airtight tins, dry cookies such as ginger snaps and specialty crackers are good choices. Remember, because of the delivery time and distances between the U.S. and duty stations overseas, if people are ordering food on the internet, never order any food that requires refrigeration. Food gifts not recommended: Do not send canned foods because the temperatures reached during mailing are very high and can affect safety and quality. Do not send high-moist u re baked goods, such as pumpkin breads, because they mold easily. Fragile foods, such as delicate cookies, probably won’t make the trip intact. Chocolate in cookies is likely to melt at the high temperatures. Visit the Ocean County Health Department website for other tips on food safety during the holidays and for other information.
Ocean County Library Hosts Program On Stress Relief
TOMS RIVER – Has life been a little hectic and stressful lately? The Ocean County Library will host “Kick Stress to the Curb: Stress Reduction for Work and Home” at 2 p.m. on January 28 at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington St. The hour-long class will focus on ways to reduce and manage stress through nutrition, emotional health, and selfcare taught by Cait Byrnes, a holistic
health coach. This program is free but registration is required. To register call 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org. Free parking is available daily after 6 p.m. plus all day Saturday and Sunday in the top and middle levels of the Toms River Parking garage located behind the librar y or all levels, anytime in the Ocean County Parking garage on Hooper Avenue.
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Editorial Give Volunteering A Chance A lot of people want to make their community a better place to live, but few know how to go about doing it. The dilemma is an easy one to solve. If you want to make your community a better place to live, volunteer for something. Anything. Just give your time. As much as elected officials matter, there may be no group of citizens who have an impact on a community more than its volunteers. Whether it’s in public or civic life, for nonprofit groups or the township, in many ways volunteers make the world go ‘round. These are people who give up their own time for others. These are folks who give of themselves so others may enjoy their lives just a little more. They clean up roads and help in hospitals; they work with local children and run group fundraisers; they sit on township committees and work with the elderly; and on and on and on. Volunteers deserve great praise for what they give to the community, helping a number of causes and groups, which in turn help out friends and neighbors in
ways big and small. Probably the best-known volunteers are the area’s volunteer first aid squads and fire departments. And that is where the pluses of volunteerism, and the negatives of declining volunteers in the area, are best shown. Towns throughout the area are experiencing an unusual problem: As their population grows by leaps and bounds, the number of people willing to volunteer for local first aid squads and fire departments has diminished. Not only has this trend caused problems for communities trying to provide the best emergency services possible, it has also cost towns money as they move toward professional services. While this trend is expected, it’s too bad. Volunteers have always made for a better, closer community. If you have some time to give, even just a few hours a week or on weekends, we urge you to consider giving some of that time to a local civic group, charitable organization or emergency service squad. You, and your neighbors, will be glad you did.
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Letters To The Editor Cop Killer Must Be Returned
Arctic Drilling Too Risky
With the recent death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, there has never been a bet ter t i me for the Un ited St ates gover nment to demand the return of convicted cop k il le r JoA n ne Che simard. For t y-th ree years after she executed a New Jersey State Trooper in cold blood, Chesi ma rd remains free, a “guest” of C u b a’s t o t a l it a r i a n regime. President Obama, while clai m i ng he wa nted to improve relations with Cuba, has made no effort to jail Chesimard. I now cal l on P re sident-elect Donald Trump to insist that any further nor m al i z at ion of relat ions bet ween ou r t wo nat ion s mu st h i nge on Chesimard’s immediate return. I n M ay 1973 C he sima rd , the f i rst woma n to ever make the FBI’s Most wanted ter ror ists list, shot Trooper Werner Foerster in the head on the cold pavement of the New Jersey Turnpike. After escaping from prison in 1979, she surfaced in Cuba, where she is hailed as a revolutionary hero. The message from law enforcement and from all law-abiding citizens is clear: no more talks with Cuba until Chesimard is brought home in chains. Joseph H. Vicari Ocean County Freeholder
As Chairman of the Ocean County Sierra Club, I am constantly amazed by the interest of so many of my fellow Ocean County residents (many of whom have visited there) understand the importance of protecting Alaska and the Arctic. Thus, they have reason to celebrate. The Department of the Interior has agreed to keep the Arctic Ocean out of the latest 5 Year Plan for offshore drilling. President Obama has listened to the call of Arctic communities, scientists, and the large major it y of Americans, including Ocean County residents, who recognize that Arctic drilling is too risky and too dirty to allow. The Arctic is a unique and special place. But it is also ground zero for the devastating impacts of climate change, warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world. Sea ice is declining, permafrost is melting, and coastlines are eroding. Entire Alaskan communities are being required to leave their homes and relocate because of the melting permafrost. In order to avoid further exacerbating these problems Arctic Ocean oil must remain right where it is. Building on the environmental work that has been done over the past year, excluding the Arctic Ocean from oil and gas leasing moves our nation
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closer to a clean energy future that will safeguard our climate and our coastal communities. Let us hope that the incoming Trump Administration understands the importance of protecting this special place. A. Gregory Auriemma Ocean Sierra Club Chair
Work To Produce Better Schools, Lower Taxes Privatization is no cure for the inadequacies of our educational system. It is incredible that the pursuit of knowledge is so often the center of such stupidity! Teaching is a labor intensive industry, and it is one of the most basic obligations we owe our children. I am running for governor and I would fundamentally restructure our school system to comply with the straightforward mandate in New Jersey’s state constitution, to provide every child a thorough and efficient education. Common sense suggests we could best do that with a broad, statewide source of revenue and a centralized administration. Parental involvement is essential but it should be at the school level, in classrooms, with teachers and principals. We can save a lot of money by abolishing the hundreds of local districts and making schools work for kids. My disdain for ‘home rule’ depends on whether that term refers to the 12 percent who vote in school elections or putting people like George Norcross in control. Either way, I will work to produce better schools and lower taxes without concern for preserving sacred cows or political precedent. Since we k now more now than in years past, we should expand f ree public education to include pre-K and college (or an alternative like trade school). Computer technology may be used to help students learn, by bringing
the collected wisdom and knowledge of humanity to them or facilitating skill development, but using a tool is not an end in itself. Kids cannot learn when they are hungry or sick or threatened by violence so all our schools must provide for the essential needs of all children. Education is an investment in our future, which breeds returns for national security, economic prosperity and scientific advances. Enlightened k nowledge can also help make life more rewarding while at this stage of technological development, ignorance is very dangerous because humanity has reached a point at which we can destroy ourselves and extinguish all life on this planet, either by accident or design. I would address educators worried over the impact of restructuring by putting them in charge of most details, but I will not be put off this idea because it scares some people. They should be frightened of the billions of dollars we waste and the lives that are ruined every time we fail to educate a child. Lisa McCormick Dem. Candidate for Governor
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From The Desk Of The Township Council –Councilman Jeffrey J. Carr
Carr Offers Beach, Holiday, Anniversary Updates
TOMS RIVER – With the fall season upon us, we turn our attention from beaches and boating to raking and winter chills. While we may not be enjoying the sun and surf from our beach blankets, our attention to the beaches on the municipal level is still foremost in our minds. Our beaches and dunes have been given considerable attention by our Public Works department under the direction of our Director, Lou Amoruso. Our beaches and dunes are in the best condition they have been in in a very long time. The Department of Public Works was able to acquire a D-6 dozer from the federal government at no cost to the Township’s taxpayers. This machine, along with favorable weather and surf conditions, has enabled us to move massive amounts of sand since the close of the beach season. Work on maintaining the beaches will continue throughout the winter and spring season.
The NJDEP recently announced that bids were received for the long awaited ACOE du ne and beach replenishment project. Bids were opened on November 18. The low bidder was Weeks Marine from Cranford, NJ. The low bid came in under the estimated project cost. The 14 mile long project from Manasquanto-Barnegat is expected to get under way this spring. The Township will continue to maintain the beaches throughout this winter. Funding for beach maintenance continues under capital improvement funds approved by Council in April 2013. The majority of the costs have been reimbursed by FEMA or funds have been provided through grants from the NJDEP. Getting back to winter, which I’m not a fan of, I’d like to remind our residents of a few tips to help us all through any winter storms. In the event of snow, vehicles should not be parked on the streets whenever possible. It is both unsafe and
obstructive to the removal operations. When using a snow blower, the chute should be angled towards the property and not into the streets so that no additional snow is deposited onto the roadways. Enough of winter already. Let’s fast forward to something we can look forward to this spring. Huddy Park is a beautiful waterfront park located on the Toms River in our downtown area. Huddy Park is currently under reconstruction. New bulkheads are being installed. Historic features are also being added to the park which will enhance the rich history of our Township as we celebrate our 250th Anniversar y. Sidewalks are being reconstructed and enhanced to provide more walking and scenic vistas along the water’s edge. Huddy Park is scheduled to reopen in the spring. Other notable capital improvement projects include the Township paving program. This is an ongoing
project that continues to improve and maintain our street system. Each year various streets are selected for repaving or reconstruction. Our engineering department, under the direction of Township Engineer, Robert Chankalian, P.E., evaluates our roads and assigns a priority system. The department maintains and updates this information continuously. Work on the paving project will continue until the weather shuts us down. It will be restarted again in the spring. While much of my time as a Councilman is spent on the business side of the Township, I try to get to our Senior Center as often as possible. If you haven’t spent any time there or taken advantage of some of the opportunities they have, I would definitely encourage you to do so. On December 16, there will be a Head St ar t I ntergenerational Christmas Party starting at noon. Our seniors bake cookies and donate gifts for fifty students in the Head
Start program ranging in age from 3-4 years old. Santa Claus will be there to distribute the toys to the children. On December 19 at 10 a.m., the Ocean County Department of Transportation will be meeting at the Senior Center to discuss transportation needs with our seniors. On January 11, the Center will present LT Productions Radio Show performance “All about Eve,” featuring Bette Davis and Ann Baxter. Transportation is available by calling the Senior Center. In other news around the Township, our Youth Ser vices Prog ram will be kicking off its Winter Break Program from December 27 until 30. The program is 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The price is $150 plus the price of special trips. Residents should call 732-341-1000, ext. 8436 for more information and registration. The Animal Shelter, located adjacent to Police Headquarters on Oak Avenue, is holding its free rabies clinic
Jeffrey J. Carr on January 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Residents should bring proof of prior immunization if applicable. Also you must bring proof the animal is spayed or neutered. Residents can also get your pet’s license there at the same time. The cost is $15 if they are spayed or neutered, $20 if not. Whether it is providing services to our seniors, addressing public safety issues or providing recreational and educational programs to our residents, your Council is working hard to keep Toms River Township one of the best places to live, work and play. As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions on how better we can meet these goals. Please feel free to contact me at jcarr@tomsrivertownship. com. Have a very joyous and safe holiday season.
From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Applauds Passage of Nation’s Defense Bill
Congressman Tom MacArthur
WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur applauded the final passage of the National Defense Aut hor i zat ion Act for Fiscal Year 2017. “Our nation’s defense bill w ill prov ide t he t o ol s ou r wa r-f ig ht e r s need to protect the freed o m of A m e r ic a n c iti zens a nd defend ou r national interests, while also preser ving the f u-
t ure of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and t h e t e n s of t h o u s a n d s of jobs in South Jersey that depend on it,” said MacArthur. “The NDAA boosts base f unding to close the readiness gap, rebuild our military and ensure we honor the service of ou r t roops and their families by giving them the full pay raise they have ear ned. This legislation is vitally important to our troops and their families, and both Democrats and Republicans were involved in negot iat ion s to e n su re
passage in the House and Senate. This is the type of compromise we need more of in Washington and I urge the President to sign this immediately.” MacA r thu r secu red th ree provisions in the NDAA to study the feasibility of an East Coast missile defense system and prevent a base real ig n me nt a nd closu re through 2017. Additionally, as an adoptive father to two of his three ch i ld re n , h is focu s on military families yielded an inclusion to allow
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similar to the leave available after childbirth.
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“Doktor Kaboom” Brings Children’s Shows To Grunin Center
TOMS RIVER – A variety of family friendly/ children’s shows open the door to adventure and excitement Doktor Kaboom: Live Wire! will engage children with science and fun on January 13 at 7 p.m. at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College. Tickets range from $15 to $12. All shows are in the Grunin Center, OCC Main Campus, College Drive. Imagine if Mister Wizard and the Nutty Professor had a rock star “love child.” Picture that child decades later, touring the world with a fully equipped lab, a wicked cool haircut, and a love of performance that knows no bounds. Now put him onstage, and let the absurdity begin. Creatively blending theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration, Doktor Kaboom’s supercharged (and super safe) science experiments will have you erupting with laughter and bubbling with curiosity. Doktor Kaboom is an interactive one-man science variety show, taking audiences on an
amazing educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Join him for a side-splitting journey of increasingly spectacular, and often successful experiments and demonstrations. In “Live Wire,” Doktor Kaboom will explore the fundamentals of electrical energy, the history of humanity’s adventures into electricity, and its potential as the journey still continues. At the dawn of the 19th century mankind first harnessed the power of electricity, the world changed and the journey still continues. Topics covered include: safety, Tesla, Edison, Faraday, lightning bolts, current, voltage, conductive and non-conductive media, electrical arcs, light emission, sparks, resistance, magnetic fields, electric generators, mechanical energy to electrical energy, electromagnetic coils and conductors. For concert tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at Ocean County College, 732-2550500 or visit grunincenter.org.
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BERKELEY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with the Berkeley based, “Support the Troops” project and Lloyd Mullikin, who has been sending packages oversea since 2004. Over the past 10 years these projects have worked closely together collecting phones, and mailing packages which include the calling cards to our troops overseas. Cell phones are collected in any condition and sent to a recycler. The profits from the recycling are sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts to purchase 60-minute calling cards for our troops overseas so that they may
keep in contact with their families during their deployment. To date, there have been more than 17,000 phones collected and over 64,000 free 60-minute calling cards donated through thru our efforts to date. There are various drop sites throughout the area so that donors can drop their phones in them. They are also accepting names of soldiers serving overseas to send them calling cards. Siebert will need their name, rank, and military mailing address to mail them a package along with the calling cards. For more information, contact Seibert, project coordinator, at 732-606-6040.
Six Flags Breaks Record For Most Couples Kissing Under The Mistletoe
JACKSON – Three hundred fifty guests puckered up at Six Flags Great Adventure as part of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation’s national attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for most couples kissing under the mistletoe. One hundred seventy-five couples kissed for at least 10 seconds under sprigs of live mistletoe to help break the previous world record, set by Six Flags Over Georgia in 2015. This event across seven Six Flags theme parks took place at the same time in three time zones
as part of Holiday in the Park, the company’s annual wintertime celebration. While the final national tally of kissing couples has not been formally announced, the parks made “kiss-tory” by gathering hundreds more than the current record of 402 kissers. The parks participating in the mistletoe event were Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags Great Adventure.
Festival Seeks Workshop Proposals OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Teen Arts Festival is now looking for professional artists to teach workshops. The form to apply can be found at oceancountyteenarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Workshop-Proposal.pdf.
The festival is looking for workshops in musical theater, vocal performance, dance/ choreography, new media, creative writing, instrumental performance, video production, and 2- and 3-D art. Submissions are due February 3.
Blood Drives In December
JACKSON – New Jersey Blood Services will conduct blood drives that are open to the public. One drive will be held December 27at Whitesville Fire House, 81 S. Hope Chapel
Rd. from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. They will also be holding one on December 29 at the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Christmas Food Basket Program
TOMS RIVER – For well over 25 years, the Knights of Columbus, Council 4969, has carried out a charitable project known as the Christmas Food Basket program. The program provides for local needy families at Christmas time and is one of many charitable programs that the Knights are involved with. On December 17, some 150 families will receive boxes of various basic food items that will provide for several meals, not only on Christmas day itself. The St. Vincent DePaul Society from local Catholic churches provides referrals of families in need, as well as individuals involved with the Ocean County Welfare Department. The Knights conduct various fund-raising activities throughout the year and individual donations are also welcome from local businesses, as well as members of the community. Non-perishable food items, as well as cash or check donations, may be dropped off at
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TOMS RIVER – NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers to work blood drives in Ocean and Monmouth counties, especially in the Toms River area. The blood service volunteer is an integral member of its collection team. Volunteers would assist donors with registration, watch them in canteen for post-donation reactions, and how to respond to their needs. A blood service volunteer should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as needed, and have the willingness to follow the rules. For additional information, contact Manager of Community Relations Jan Zepka at 732-616-8741.
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Historic Performance Of “A Christmas Carol” Takes Radio Listeners Back In Time
DESKTOP SMARTPHONE –Photo courtesy WBNJ Local radio WBNJ and the Little Egg Theater Company recently presented a production of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” on stage as radio drama.
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Local radio WBNJ and the Little Egg Theater Company recently presented a production of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” on stage as radio drama. The shows took place December 3 and 4. The audience was taken back in time to 1939 as the original radio show adaptation by Orson Welles was brought to life on stage. This was the first collaboration between WBNJ and the Little Egg Theater Company (LetCo), and featured players from both entities. This production forged a great relationship between WBNJ and LetCo, and has paved the way for future
Authors Host Tour Of Jersey Shore Boardwalks At Upper Shores Branch
LAVALLETTE – Join Dick Handschuch and Sal Marino, retired Brick Township educators and co-authors of “The Beach Bum’s Guide to the Boardwalk of New Jersey,” will host a “Tour of the Boardwalks of New Jersey” program and book signing at 3:30 p.m. on January 4 at the Upper Shores Branch of the
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shows. The hour long play, “A Christmas Carol,” featured live music, caroling and real sound effects – the rattling of chains, the moaning of ghosts. It was truly an authentic old time radio performance. Both shows were free, but spectators were invited to bring nonperishable food and unwrapped toys. From this the two organizations were able to donate to local food banks and toy drives to help those less fortunate this holiday season. The show was recorded, and will be aired on WBNJ on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m., and Christmas Day at noon and 8 p.m. For more information, go to wbnj.org.
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Ocean County Library, 112 Jersey City Ave. Handschuch, a New York City native, has enjoyed summers on the Jersey Shore since 1935. He began his career as a Seaside Park lifeguard and Island Beach State Park lifeguard captain. He later transformed careers and become an educator at the Brick township school system from 1961 to 1997. Handschuch currently resides with his wife in Seaside Park. Marino began his Jersey Shore summering in Keansburg in 1941, then Brick Township in 1946. Marino’s lifelong interested in the Jersey Shore beaches, boardwalks, and coastal history inspired his move to Brick Township in 1959 where he worked as a school teacher from 1963-1994. He and his wife Barbara currently live in the Lovelandtown section of Point Pleasant. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch. Registration is required. To register, call 732-793-3996 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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–Photo courtesy The United Way TOMS RIVER – Hearts of Gold Gala Honorees (from left to right) Tim Gerne on behalf of UPS with the Corporate Citizen Award, Carol Kirsimagi with the Individual Leadership Award, and Jim DeAngelis on behalf of the Lakewood BlueClaws with the Community Partner Award.
Engage Toms River Giving Tuesday Theater Group Award Winner
TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation announced the winner of the Engage Toms River Giving Tuesday Theater Group Challenge Adjudicator’s Choice award. The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble of Monmouth County has won $5,000 for its performance which included scenes from Shrek. The performances were judged by two professional adjudicators, Tony Petito and Carlyle Owens. The audience had one-third of the vote and their applause was measured by a decibel reader. The event started with a reception at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College where guests enjoyed light fare and networking with community leaders and non-profit organizations. After the reception, the theater opened to a sold-out audience that watched five theater groups from Ocean and Mon-
mouth Counties perform ten-minute musical comedy scenes. The groups performing were The Ashley Lauren Foundation Theatre Ensemble, Bellarine Theatre Company, Brick Children’s Community Theatre, Our Gang Players and Toms River High School North Nautical Stars Theatre Company. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, ticket sale proceeds were donated to The Ashley Lauren Foundation to help children with cancer. Jeremy Grunin, Executive Director of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation said, “It was a wonderful night full of fun and philanthropy. Each group was so talented; it makes it very difficult to choose. Our professional adjudicators did a great job and we were thankful for a sold-out audience who not only participated in judging, but helped us give back to a great nonprofit organization.”
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HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
New Report Says PPI Acid Blockers May Raise Risk of Stroke
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Most of you assume that if a medication is sold over-the-counter (OTC) it’s safe, but that’s not true. Even OTC drugs are drug muggers of nutrients that you need to prevent blood clots, keep your heart beating rhythmically and your bones strong. OTC medications are a multi-billion dollar business, especially drugs for stomach discomfort. An estimated 20 million Americans buy OTC drugs to get quick relief from indigestion, esophageal burning, belching, chest (sternum) pain and other symptoms of excessive stomach acid or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). I bet you take these drugs without batting an eye. In fact, most of you think harder and longer about what you’ll to record on TV tonight, than you do popping one of these ‘acid’ pills. Taking them occasionally for heartburn is probably no big deal, but some of you self treat for months, or years because the drugs are sold OTC. I am not fond of using the PPI (proton pump inhibitors) acid blocking drugs indefinitely; these drugs are known as Omeprazole (Prilosec), Esomeprazole ( Nexium), Lansoprazole (Prevacid), Pantoprazole (Protonix), Rabeprazole (Aciphex), and there are others. Some of these meds are sold OTC, and safe for short-term use, in fact the label says 14 days only. But because some of them are sold OTC, you can self-treat and therefore misuse them. Some doctors advise you to stay on them forever too! Scary because if you are suppressing acid 24/7, you are causing undigested food particles to leak into your bloodstream
and this induces food allergies, including gluten sensitivity, whether or not you have the gene SNP for Celiac. Keep in mind, acid suppression 24/7 is unnatural. PPIs are potent drug muggers of magnesium and other minerals causing a higher risk for fractures, asthma attacks, depression and arrhythmias. That’s not all, a new disturbing paper has just been released indicating that PPIs might raise your risk for stroke by about 20 percent, and more for certain drugs. It depends on the PPI you take and your basic health. This risk doesn’t mean you’ll ever have to deal with it so don’t panic. I have a more comprehensive version of this article that I can send to you when you sign up for my newsletter (suzycohen.com). Symptoms of stroke happen quickly and include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms or legs, confusion, trouble speaking, poor coordination or vision problems. If you’ve been taking a PPI drug and feel like your vascular system has been impacted, or you’ve developed hypertension, explore your treatment options with your physician. I totally understand that some of you reading this are wor ried about your condition, as well as the safety of your medication. I don’t mean to alarm you, my intention is to keep you safe, and it’s pretty easy to restore essential nutrients mugged by PPI drugs and other acid blockers. Consider lowering the medication dose because stroke risk appears to be dose-dependent. Remember, I have a longer version and natural options to help which you’ll get in my newsletter.
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According to an evaluation by U.S. News & World Report... Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as one of the top providers in the state of New Jersey. Washington, D.C. – November 16, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report, a leading expert in the evaluation and rating of health care providers across the country, today identified the Best Nursing Homes for 2016-17 (http://health.usnews.com/ best-nursing-homes). U.S. News evaluated more than 15,000 homes nationwide, across each state and in 100 major metropolitan areas. This year, just over 2,000 nursing homes earned the designation of a U.S. News Best Nursing Home. To qualify as a Best Nursing Home this year, facilities had to earn an average of 4.5 stars or better during the 12 months of federal reports ending in October 2016 and had to consistently meet certain performance standards set by U.S. News during the period. “Several million Americans will spend at least some time in a nursing home this year, whether undergoing rehab after a hospital stay or as long-term residents,” said Brian Kelly, editor and cheif content officer of U.S. News. “Finding a nursing home that meets an individual’s specific needs can be challenging for families. Our nursing home ratings are designed to help potential residents and their loved ones navigate this difficult process.”
JB MDL To Conduct Step-Out Sampling Of Groundwater
JOINT BASE – Validated ground water and surface water testing results for possible Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perf luorooctane Sulfanate (PFOS) that were collected by Air Force Civil Engineer Center officials at 21 sites at JB MDL have been received. Based on the initial review of the sampling results and ground water flow paths, there are four sites where additional sampling will be accomplished to evaluate the potential for off-base impacts, base officials announced. A contract has been awarded to conduct the additional sampling. The areas planned for step-out sampling are Old Fire Station, Bldg. 2502 (McGuire PFC Area 4), which is in the northeastern portion of JB MDL-McGuire; Waste Water Treatment Plant Land Application Area (Dix PFC Area 14), which is in the southwestern portion of JB MDL-Dix; Old Firefighting School (AT014) (Lakehurst PFC Area 17), which is in the northeastern portion of JB MDL-Lakehurst; and Former Naval Air Training Technical Center (AT016) (Lakehurst PFC Area 18), which is in the southeastern portion of JB MDL-Lakehurst. The sampling effort included approximately 160 groundwater samples and 30 surface water samples, which were collected as part of a base-wide site inspection (SI) for PFOA and PFOS. A full draft SI report is expected in March 2017. Base officials will continue their close coordination with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and state regulators to determine if PFOA and PFOS are a risk to off-base drinking water supplies. The investigation effort follows established federal
environmental response guidelines. There are currently no federal regulatory standards that have been issued for PFCs. In May 2016, the EPA established lifetime health advisory levels of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS, individually or combined, in drinking water. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) officials developed a guideline for chronic (lifetime) exposures to PFOA of 40 ppt. NJDEP officials have also established an interim specific ground water criterion for Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) of 10 ppt. PFOS and PFOA are a component of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a type of fire-fighting foam that has been used by industry and the Air Force since 1970 to extinguish petroleum fires. The Air Force used this foam at crash sites, in fire training areas and some maintenance hangars at active, reserve, Air National Guard and former bases. Additionally, PFOS and PFOA are used in many industrial and consumer products such as nonstick cookware, stain-resistant fabric and carpet, some food packaging and specialized foam. The Air Force is committed to mitigating PFOS and PFOA from the AFFF inventory and transitioning to a more environmentally sound alternative. The change out for firetrucks at JB MDL has been completed. The PFOA and PFOS sampling results and a figure showing the location of the 21 sites are available at the Burlington County Library, the Ocean County Library (Toms River Branch), and the JB MDL PFC website at jointbasemdl.af.mil/PFCs. For more information, contact the JB MDL Public Affairs Office at 609-754-2104.
Holiday Heights Day Trip Schedule
BERKELEY – Holiday Heights will host several upcoming day trips. “From Nashville To Memphis” at Hunterdon Hills will be on February 22. The cost is $85 per person and includes bus, show, dessert buffet, tips/taxes. No refunds. “Stompin’ At The Algonquin” is on April 30. It’s a big band tribute to the swing era, music of greats like Benny Goodman and Tommy Dorsey. The cost is $55 per person and includes bus, show, tips/taxes. No
refunds. There will be a 911 Memorial/Museum/ Lunch at Fino’s on April 5. The cost is $90 per person that includes bus, museum, lunch, tax/tips. Tickets go on sale on February 9. No refunds. Tickets are sold Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium at the club house at 96 Prince Charles Drive. For information, prices and schedule of events please call: Linda at 732-341-4072.
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A deposit of $75 is due upon sign-up. No refunds are issued unless the trip is cancelled. Tickets can be purchased from 11 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Village V clubhouse, 325 Schoolhouse Road. For more information, call Debbie at 201618-8514 or Lorraine at 732-240-7012 or Joyce at 732-716-9516.
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Dear Joel, My son wants to go into radio. I am trying to talk him out of radio because I think that it is highly competitive. I would appreciate your input. (I listen to your show, “Preferred Company” with Marianne Levy on WOBM AM and very much enjoy it.) Answer: Radio is highly competitive and often difficult to find work in. That being said, there are so many opportunities with any media company. Once work is found, it actually can be a great place to work. I am not a believer in talking anyone out of their dreams. Radio is no longer an isolated opportunity. Radio has be-
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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Library TOMS RIVER – Toms River Historian Mark Mutter, left, presents a proclamation to performer Dean Malissa as George Washington, during the program “George Washington: Face-To-Face With An Extraordinary American” at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library on December 6. The chair and table used during the program were loaned to the library by the Ocean County Historical Society. The program was sponsored in part with funding from an OceanFirst Foundation Arts and Cultural Grant and the Ocean County Library Foundation. Mutter noted that at one time, the name Washington Village was in consideration as the name of what is now known as Toms River Township. The presentation also noted the township’s 250th anniversary that will include special events throughout 2017.
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Military Children Gifted New Bikes From Amazon
JOINT BASE – As a prelude to its national holiday giving tour, Amazon is donating new bicycles and helmets to 185 children of active military families who are stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Base in New Jersey. The children and their families attended a benefit concert at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia on December 2 and received their new bikes
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Commissioner Christine Coulter and numerous police officers and members of the community. “This has been a true outpouring of local community support for the children of these military families, many of whom might not have the funds to spend on new bikes this holiday,” said Anne Laughlin, spokesperson for Amazon. “The Philadel-
phia police department as well as several businesses have been very supportive. This gift represents Amazon’s commitment to give back to the communities where we have customers and associates as well as our support for the men and women who serve our country.” Earlier this year, Amazon pledged to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years. Brian Jones, a military veteran and a director of operations for Amazon, will speak on behalf of the company at the Kimmel Center as Amazon associates deliver new bikes and helmets to the families. “This has been a tremendous effort with our local community partners and volunteers,” added Laughlin. “We cannot wait to see the smiles tonight when Christmas comes early for these children.”
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JOINT BASE – Congressman Chris Smith ( NJ- 04) and Tom MacA r thu r (NJ-03) announced that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management issued final regulations that will move all Federal Wage System employees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst into the New York locality pay area. Roughly 600 employees located on the former McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix will see their pay increased as a result of the final decision. “OPM’s announcement is a big win for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and our local community: the elimination of this outdated, pre-BRAC policy means the men and women of the Joint Base’s workforce will finally be paid equally and fairly,” said Smith, who represents half of the Joint Base, which located in Burlington and Ocean counties. As the author of legislation, the Joint Base Pay Parity Act (HR 2790) aimed at prodding OPM to act, Smith praised the decision, stating: “OPM’s decision w ill also f u r t her en ha nce ef fe ct ive a nd ef f icient i n st al lat ion m a n a g e m e n t b y a l l ow i n g t h e J B MDL’s commander to move civilian employees as necessary.” “Over the last two years, I have seen first-hand the importance of ensuring pay parity for wage grade workers at the base.,” said MacArthur, who also represents half of the Joint Base. “I have actively advocated for this proposal along with my colleague Chris Smith, and it brings me great joy to k now that hard working families in South Jersey will finally earn the pay they deserve. This is vital for morale and will ensure that military leaders have the f lexibility they need in order
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–Photos courtesy Rotem Dental Care Three members of the Toms River HS Military Club with Advisor Danielle Stolz and her daughter; and Maureen Tomsick of ARMS.
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OCC Named A 2017 Military Friendly School
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College supports veterans, active duty personal, and their families, and has been designated a 2017 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds. OCC also earned a Silver award for being a Community College with Outstanding Programs and Support for the Nation’s Veterans and Their Families. The Military Friendly Schools designation is awarded to colleges, universities, and trade schools in the nation that are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure their success in the classroom and after graduation. Ocean County is home to the largest veteran’s population in the state of New Jersey and is also home to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which spans across the two largest counties in New Jersey, Ocean and Burlington. Ocean County College’s Financial Aid Office helps military students and their families access educational funding with the specific benefits available through each branch of service. Veterans and their families may be eligible to receive monthly educational assistance from the Veterans Administration while enrolled at OCC. For more information about Ocean County College’s commitment to supporting military students, visit ocean.edu or call Yessika Garcia-Guzman, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at 732-255-0400, ext. 2033, or email ygarcia-guzman@ocean.edu. The Military Friendly Employers and Military
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of December 17-December 23
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Just get it over with. A nagging responsibility may have you looking for ways to get out of it but you’ll find the easiest solution is simply to do it. Don’t become too frustrated by mistakes as the experience provides a valuable lesson. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Show your support for the home team. Family or close friends may need a shoulder to lean on and you are just the one to fit the bill. The lights along the streets of romance will be all green in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t assume anything. Reality may be quite different from what you expect it to be so don’t act on preconceived notions and wait for cold hard facts. A past conflict may finally be resolved in the week ahead with a simple apology. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Don’t become alarmed or offended if you find that someone is employing your own methods as it may be nothing more than they just admire your style. Give a loved one the attention they deserve. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Get those creative juices flowing. You’ll gain the most satisfaction from activities that require imagination and an artistic flair. Resolve to follow your own agenda this week and don’t become embroiled in other people’s controversies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You need not travel far to find answers. Problems can be easily solved if you aren’t too proud to ask friends or trusted advisors for their advice. Take time to weigh the options carefully when trying to make important decisions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Take advantage of your cheerful and generous nature by getting out and crossing a few items off of your holiday shopping list. Friends and loved ones will offer unwavering support for your latest endeavor. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): When opportunity knocks, you would be wise to open the door. Being overly skeptical could backfire if a lucrative offer comes your way. You may not win the lottery but you’ll have Lady Luck on your side when needed. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve got nothing to worry about. Don’t be overly sensitive by what you may see as flaws in your appearance as these may well be the traits that attract others to you. Getting out of the house may help clear your head. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Have a little faith. A trusted friend will come through for you in a pinch so don’t feel as if you are facing the world on your own. Ignore the urge to shake up your finances as the situation will eventually improve on its own. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Slide into the driver’s seat. You’ll find that your leadership skills will be quite the asset when immersed into a group setting this week. There’s nothing wrong with using the influence of a powerful friend to achieve your ends. PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): A rolling stone gathers no moss. Avoid settling into safe routines that keep you moving in circles when the only way that you’ll make progress is through definitive action. You’ll never know what you can accomplish unless you try.
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Begin The Holiday Baking Season With A Batch Of Classic Cookies By Wolfgang Puck I love the holiday season. It’s not just the act ual holidays that I love, though I certainly look forward to and enjoy them. But I get excited in early December, and for a very good reason that stretches back to my childhood. My mother and grandmother began their holiday baking in early Decemb e r. B o t h of t h e m we r e e xc el le nt , professional-quality bakers, and from the earliest age I, the eldest child, was their number-one fan. Those two good, generous-hear ted women baked box after box of holiday cookies as the main Christmas gifts our family gave to other families, and there were many families i n ou r tow n that looked for wa rd to receiving them. But not as much as I enjoyed sampling them. Over the years, I’ve been happy to share several of my family’s holiday classics. But this time I’d like to offer, instead, an all-American recipe instead of those old Austrian favorites. Why? Because simple, old-fashioned treats are often those we look forward to the most at the holidays. Butter cookies cut out into festive shapes and covered i n si mple ici ng tinted with bright colors. Classic chocolate chip cookies and fudgy brownies. Oatmeal cookies studded with walnuts and raisins. They sound good, don’t they? So, how do you top them? Let me offer a classic recipe from my Spago restaurant files for one of the most basic, easy, all-American baked goods I know: classic peanut butter cookies. Peanut butter is a childhood staple that remains a favorite among adults, too. Combine it with some f lour, butter, sugar and eggs, and you get cookies that are a little bit crisp, a little bit chewy, and full of rich, earthy, nutty f lavor. As you’ll see, the recipe could n’t be simpler. It’s easy to do everything ahead of t i me, ref r igerate the balls of cook ie doug h, and ba ke them as you need them. You could even bake batches weeks in advance and pack them in layers between waxed paper in airtight tins. The recipe is also easy to vary to your tastes. Add currants or chocolate chips, if you want. Or press down thumbprints into each ball and f ill with your favorite preser ves for peanut-butter-and-jelly cookies. If you or a loved one has a peanut allergy, feel free to substitute another nut butter you can enjoy. No m a t t e r h ow yo u p r e p a r e t h i s all-A mer ican recipe, the result will make you feel like a happy child after just a single bite. That’s exactly how I feel whenever I taste one of my Austrian favorites during the holidays!
CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Makes about 4 dozen cookies
2 cups (50 0 m L) plu s 1 t ablespoon all-purpose f lour 2 teaspoons baking soda 8 ounces (250 mL, 2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar 1 cup (250 mL) chunky or smooth peanut butter 2 large cage-free eggs 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dried currants or small raisins (optional) Over a mixing bowl, sift together the f lour and baking soda. Set aside. Insert the paddle or beaters into an elect ric mixer. Put the butter in the mixer’s large bowl and beat at medium speed until softened. Add the granulated and brown sugars, raise the speed to high, and continue mixing until f luffy, stopping the machine as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the peanut butter and beat until thoroughly combined, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides. Reduce the speed to medium and, one at a time, add the eggs. Reduce the speed to low, add the f lour-baking soda mixture, and beat just until incorporated. Remove the bowl f rom the mixer. Add the currants or raisins and, with the spatula, fold in the currants/raisins until evenly distributed. Scrape out the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap completely, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. With clean hands, divide the dough into balls about the size of a walnut, weighing about 1 ounce (30 g) each, rolling them between your palms until even; you should have about 48. Place the balls on the baking sheets, about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Bake the cookies until they are slightly firm to the touch, 12 to 14 minutes, rotating the trays front to back about halfway through baking. Immediately use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. If reusing the baking sheets, let them cool slightly before placing more dough balls on them. Once the cookies have cooled, store in airtight containers before serving.
(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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