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–Photos by Chris Lundy Upgrades to the Project Playground park are underway. The park is closed as swings, playgrounds and a pavilion walkway are installed for spring. By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – Every park in Barnegat will have some kind of improvement performed this year, and Project Playground will re-open in spring, officials said. Project Playground, located across from the high school, had
a wooden pirate ship a nd ot her feat u res. However, it had fallen into disrepair. All of the park features were taken out, Mayor Albert Bille said. It will be replaced by new features, and new mulch and plantings. Officials are hoping for an open-
ing in spring. Jeanne Broadbent, the township’s recreation director, said that the project is about 75 percent done right now. Although it is currently closed for safety reasons, some parts are complete, such as the swings and the playgrounds. There is one playground for ages 2-5, and another for ages 5-12. There will be a pavilion area, where people can walk around. The project costs $300,000, and only because it was on sale when they bought it after September and had to install it over the
winter, Bille said. Residents have been speaking out against the state of the parks in Barnegat, complaining about litter and rusty or broken equipment. The Township Committee has been speaking in private with department heads, trying to come up with a plan to address these issues, Bille said. Although nothing has been made public yet, he said that all of the parks will have some work done on them this year, but the exact work will be determined at a future meeting. (Project - See Page 5)
By Chris Lundy LACEY – Land use, and how to get approval from the state, was on the minds of Township Committee members at a recent meeting. The township created a Plan Endorsement Citizens Advisory Committee to help guide the committee toward getting its plan endorsed by the state. Plan endorsement is a complicated process that takes a long time, but municipalities see the benefits at the end. Essentially, officials would create a plan for how they want to see the town develop. If the state agrees
with the plan, the state will provide assistance. This assistance could be technical experts or even funding. The members of the citizens committee will be volunteers and will serve without pay or benefits. Each member represents a different need in town. The members will be Gary Quinn from the Township Committee, Josephine Whitleigh as a member of the planning board, Christopher Dasti as a member of the economic development commission, and Charles Kennis and James Knoeller Jr. (Lacey - See Page 5)
Public Golf Courses Tee Up With Restaurant Vendors
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Publicly owned golf courses in the county often have a privately owned restaurant on site. But what makes some of them more successful than others? The answer might simply be the real estate mantra “Location, location, location.” Atlantis County Golf Course in Little Egg Harbor, Cedar Creek in Berkeley, and Bey Lea in Toms River all have a restaurant on the premises that have had varying degrees of success. Atlantis has hosted Cuisine on the Green for about 5 years, said Michael Mangum, director (Courses - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 of the county’s parks and recreation department. The county took it over after some other restaurants went under. “The restaurant business is a tough business,” he said. They had one long-term vendor who retired. Then, they went through three vendors in quick succession. Currently, Cuisine on the Green is home to the adult program at the Ocean County Vocational-Technical School’s program to teach cooking and restaurant management. Having this here changed the entire atmosphere, he said, allowing quality food in a clean location. Special events like food demonstrations are held there. Produce is raised by the master gardeners. “All the problems we had with vendors were gone,” he said. Mangum acknowledged that the restaurant is out of the way so people are not likely to see it there. However, he is hoping that word of mouth will change that. If people have a pleasant experience, and word gets around, people will realize it is worth the trip and it won’t be seen as out-of-the-way anymore. Jared Tate, director of recreation for Toms River, said the street visibility might help with a lot of business, since it gets customers who are there just for dinner, and who did not golf. Shogun, the restaurant on site at Bey Lea, is seen from North Bay and Oak Avenues, and by most people who are trying to bypass Hooper Avenue or go to Castle Park. It has been open for more than a decade. Repre-
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sentatives from Shogun did not return calls for comment. “They invested a lot in that restaurant,” Tate said. They also have light fare offered partway through the course. Berkeley’s Cedar Creek Golf Course had a recent history of having a hard time landing a vendor. The township had to go out to bid several times to land a client that would be able to run the restaurant in an effective manner. Township officials wanted to make sure they could find someone who would be open when the course is open, and provide a family atmosphere. Currently, the vendor is operating a restaurant on the site called The Creek House. The vendor had the good fortune of coming in after a great deal of rebuilding had been done to the facility. There was a new bar installed, and an entire room remade. There will also be a refreshment cart out on the course itself. Unfortunately, 2016 had a bit of a late start for the restaurant, since it did not obtain a liquor license until toward the end of the season, said Fred Ebenau, the township’s chief financial officer. They were also a lot of golfers who got used to there not being a vendor on site, and continue to bring their own food and drinks. The rough 2016 will create a groundwork for a positive 2017, though, he said. The vendor is on board with the township, and both will work toward mutual success. “The more people you bring to the golf course helps us, and the more people we bring to your restaurant helps you,” he said. When Berkeley heard that the county
–Photos courtesy Ocean County Freeholders In the county’s public golf course, Atlantis, visitors can shop at the pro shop or dine at the restaurant. The county has an arrangement for local students to help run the restaurant as part of an educational program, while other public golf courses rely on third-party vendors to operate a restaurant.
was using OCVTS, they looked into it as well, Ebenau said. After analyzing it, they realized that this situation would not work for Cedar Creek. “There would have been more minuses than plusses.” They were looking at it because they had been struggling to get a vendor into the golf course restaurant for some time. The course and restaurant are at the end of the road
that leads to Veterans Park, off Veterans Boulevard. The restaurant does not have any frontage on a major road. “A lot of people don’t even know there’s a golf course back there,” Ebenau said, let alone a restaurant. That’s why the township hired a public relations worker to help publicize it. Signage has been installed. There is also a push to make it busy all 12 months.
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Continued From Page 1 as members of the public, although they have both held positions on local boards in their careers. In related news, Committeeman Steven Kennis, who is related to Charles Kennis, said he met with the State Planning Commission working toward a town center designation. He made the trip with Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh, Director Of Community Development Christopher Reid, and Quinn. According to the state, town centers are being emphasized in order to get municipalities to grow business along central roadways. This would combat suburban sprawl, point traffic toward roads that can handle it, and preserve outer areas. Often, the state will allow a town to build denser
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Continued From Page 1 Police Update In other news, the Barnegat Committee agreed to sell two police motorcycles to Brick police for $39,000. Bille said the new acting chief and the supervisors will be eliminating motorcycles from the depart-
The Southern Ocean Times, February 25, 2017, Page 5 construction on these town centers, in exchange for protecting other areas that are untouched. Kennis said Lacey’s goal in this is to increase the commercial corridors of Lacey Road and Route 9. Bamber Playground Equipment In other news, the playground equipment at Bamber Lake East was taken down due to safety concerns, Laureigh said. “They are very antiquated,” she said. The old metal equipment was rusting badly. For safety and insurance reasons, the public works department suggested taking it down. The Township Committee agreed that it should be taken down, as long as there was another option for a playground in the area. While the eastern side of the lake will lose its playground, Laureigh said that the eastern side was used less, and that the western side will still have a playground.
ment. They don’t think they are effective. Committeeman John Novak commended the police on decreasing overtime by a significant amount, even though there are fewer officers on the force now than previously. Committeeman Alfonso Cirulli said there is no update on negotiation of the police contract. The officers have been working without a contract since 2013.
Ellis Island: Gateway To America
WARETOWN – The New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s Stages Festival and the Pushcart Players Theatre Company presents “Ellis Island: Gateway to America.” A spirited salute to America in song, dance, and story, this charming musical takes a loving look at a small group of immigrants who came to America in the early 1900s and follows their experiences in shaping American history through the 1960’s.
Whether it’s learning to dance the “Charleston” or singing along to a Rockin’ 50’s medley, adults and children alike are captivated as they travel back through the decades. The presentation will take place at the Waretown branch of the Ocean County Library, 112 Main St. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary. org or call 609-693-5133.
Ocean Township PTA Gift Auction
WARETOWN – The Ocean Township PTA will hold a gift auction on March 4. Doors open at 5 p.m. The auction will be held at Waretown Elementary School, 64 Railroad Ave. Admission is $5 per person, which includes a sheet of White Tickets, a baked good, coffee or tea.
Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the students of the ocean township school district. Guests must be 18 years old or older to attend. For more information, contact Leah Raffo at 301-908-6795 or a.palamara@mac.com.
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FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Presbyterian Church is sponsoring an indoor Flea Market on April 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 131 N. Main St. Participants can rent tables for $15 for one, $25 for two. Sellers keep all profits.
Refreshments and lunch will be available for purchase. Call the Church Office at 609-693-5624 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for additional information or a registration form. Space is limited so register early. Deadline to register is March 29.
Rec Trip To Buddy Holly Story
WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation Department is hosting a trip to see “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” at the Historic Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pa., on June 14. The cost is $85 per person, which includes show ticket and transportation.
There will be time for lunch and shopping in New Hope before the show. The bus departs at 9:30 a.m. A $30 nonrefundable per trip deposit is due to reserve spots. For more information on how to purchase tickets, call 609-693-5407.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER What Does The Flag Mean To Me? Our flag means very much to me. Why? I think back to 1776 and the beginning of the country. We have the Constitution, and as a very symbol of our new country, we had a flag. The way the story goes, it was Betsy Ross who made our first flag. We then went into battle with England’s to get our freedom. We were ready to stand on our own two feet and break the chains of tyranny. It was not easy and much blood was shed to gain our freedom. From that time on to the present day, we had to go into battle to preserve our country. Each time the flag was in the forefront of our armies. Since the beginning of our country, time and again we have had to do battle to save the union, and each time the flag was there to inspire our armies. So you see, the flag is so much more than a piece of cloth with stars and stripes. Old Glory is at the very foundation of our country. We have reached the present day and some of our young see no reason for the flag. They don’t wish to fly the flag and some even have had the nerve to burn the flag. My question is, why? Why is it that these people show such
disrespect for our flag? Are these the people who helped build our country? Are these the people who are willing to fight for our country and its symbol? No. Most of these people are young and don’t really care about our country. They say they are unhappy with the country and the flag. They don’t give one thought to those who died to preserve our great country. These people are what I call takers. They only wish to take and give nothing back. These are the people who would rather leave the country then fight for it. I realize that at present they are within the law, so I say let’s change the law to protect the flag. These people who are protesting the flag will go on their way and find something else to protest. Maybe when they grow up, they will learn to treasure the flag. It’s rather sad that there are some of our young who don’t realize how lucky they are to be an American and to have our flag and what it stands for. God Bless America and the flag! A symbol of freedom and liberty! Herb Greenberg Jr. Brick
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South Jersey Needs Energy I am responding to Chris Lundy’s article in your February 11 edition concerning the South Jersey Natural Gas Pipeline. For the record, another natural gas utility, New Jersey Natural Gas, is proposing a second pipeline, a much larger 30” line, to run from Chesterfield Township near Bordentown where Colonial Pipeline has a connection for regional gas distributors to tie to their enormous pipelines that bring a variety of energy fuels from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. This connector line would then r un to Manchester Township near Toms River where NJNG has its own large tie-in facility for its distribution system. Protests for both pipelines seem to follow along the same line of reasoning so I wish to review the facts. The most important fact is that neither of these pipelines will cause disruption and/or damage to the New Jersey Pinelands. Over 95 percent of the routes for each of these pipelines will run within existing highway right-of-ways. Readers should also understand that semi-maintained rights-of-way actually provide a large amount of value in the form of the vegetation that grows along the edges of these spaces benefiting animals and birds that live in the area. Ocean County for many decades was the fastest growing county in the United
Letters To The Editor States. Hurricane Sandy but Jersey have been growing Senate to deny Sessions a juthe brakes on that growth but the recovery of South Jersey from that storm has actually increased the needs for energy of all types. One lady interviewed in the article, who lives in Barnegat Light, claims “we don’t need the energy.” Ma’am, nothing could be further from the truth. Ocean, Atlantic and Cape May counties have special needs. First, the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is slated to close in 2019. Exactly how will southeastern New Jersey replace that electricity generated by that plant? Then we need to discuss the Beesleys Point Plant that is on the Bay behind Ocean City and currently generates electricity uses, breathe deeply, coal. Frankly, I’d love to get the Beesleys Point Plant switched over from coal to clean natural gas. That is the main purpose of the natural gas line that South Jersey Gas wants to run from near Millville to a location near the Beesleys Point Plan. But the energy needs in South Jersey are greater than providing gas to Beesleys Point. There is a large amount of development going on in this area with much of it involved in repair, rebuilding and remediation of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Commercial, light industrial and residential development is booming all of which creates new customers who all need energy of various sources. The energy needs of South
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by leaps and bounds for decades regardless of what the lady in Barnegat Light believes. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities was so concerned about the brownouts and blackouts on Long Beach Island and surrounding areas several decades ago that the Board ordered Atlantic Electric to rebuild and increase the transmission capacity of electricity into the Southern Ocean area and that includes Barnegat Light. Progress always has costs but I think that burying two pipelines under roadways ends up costing us nothing in long term damage to the environment. But progress does not take place without available energy sources. I think South Jersey Gas should consider installing a larger diameter pipeline while they have the trench open to handle the needs of the future for a longer period of time. J. Lindsay Fuller Beach Haven
She Persisted I want to call your attention to the way our sister, Senator Elizabeth Warren, was silenced in the US Senate. This is why we need to elect more women who will speak the truth, no matter what Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, the GOP, and every other male-dominated part of the political system tries to do. As the only woman among ten candidates running for the Democratic nomination for governor – a field that includes a Wall Street billionaire and one legislator who voted five times to outlaw or restrict access to abortion – I promise to persist no matter what. Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had Senator Elizabeth Warren removed from the Senate because she read a letter from civil rights icon Coretta Scott King about Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions during debate over his nomination for attorney general. In the 1986 letter urging the
dicial appointment, the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. described his history of racist words & deeds, so Senate Republicans used an obscure rule that forbids derogatory remarks about a member. Like you, I heard a rallying cry when McConnell said: She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted. You bet, she persisted. And now we must persist by taking action, running for office, volunteering and giving money to support the election of women. When policies targeting people are based on religion or ethnicity, “alternative facts” are more common than the truth and basic freedoms are at risk, women cannot remain silent. When our political revolution is over, a victory will be won because we persisted. Only one of every four elected officials are women, so we must be fighting nonstop for the things we care about, and I need your help. As governor, I plan to make major changes in the way New Jersey’s dysfunctional government operates. Imagine how much better things would be if more women had power like Senator Elizabeth Warren! The GOP would love nothing more than to see us sit down and shut up. The old boy’s club that runs New Jersey may seem more advanced than Trump and his pals, but do not for a minute think they consider us their equals. Women must elect more of us! Lisa McCormick Candidate for Governor
Thank You Mayor Gotto I would like to thank Howell Mayor Gotto for his many years of being mayor. He has kept me and my family safe from people trying to break into our home. Mayor Gotto has kept us safe from car crashes and has kept our parks clean for kids to play at. I think our new mayor will be the same as Mayor Gotto and keep us safe too. Andrew McLeod Howell
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Capitol Comments 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
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Senate Passes Bill Requiring South Jersey Representation On Turnpike Authority
NEW JERSEY – The NJ Senate has passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by the Ninth District legislative delegation requiring at least one member of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to be from South Jersey. The measure, S-1674, sponsored by Senator Christopher J. Connors, would require at least one member of the Turnpike Authority must be a resident of Ocean, Atlantic, Burling-
OCEAN COU NTY – Ocean County officials are envisioning warm weather and the upcoming boating season. “I am pleased to announce this year marks our 20th boating season with the Ocean County Pumpout Boat Program,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the program. “Ocean County’s pumpout boat program is the largest in the state and it has provided us with environmental benefits for close to two decades. “This program has been a protector of Barnegat Bay and its tributaries and has been a safety net for our recreational boaters,” he said. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is scheduled to enter into operational agreements with a host of agencies that partner with the County on this successful program during its February 15 meeting. The partners include Brick Township, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum, Seaside Park, and the Ocean County Utilities
ton, Camden County, Cape May, Gloucester or Salem County. Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove are prime sponsors of the identical companion measure, A-3817, which is awaiting action by the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee. The Ninth District delegation issued the following
statement subsequent to the Senate’s approval of S-1674: “Requiring South Jersey representation on the Turnpike Authority would provide the strong voice that our area of the state has been missing for too long. Having a representative from the southern end of the state is only sensible and fair when considering that such a large segment of the Garden State Parkway runs through our area of
the state. “Local residents are tired of the backroom political gamesmanship that favor one area of the state over another. This particular issue draws the ire of many of our constituents after having been targeted by the Corzine toll hikes years back. The powers that be saw fit to impose toll hikes on these commuters but, in typical Trenton fashion, have shown no interest in
providing these toll payers with any representation on the Turnpike Authority. “Consistent with our efforts in fighting for representation on the Turnpike Authority, we are also sponsoring legislation to require that at least two regular meetings of the Turnpike Authority be held in the Ocean-Atlantic-Cape May area. Local residents would have the opportunity to engage in the decision-making
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Authority. “With their ongoing cooperation, this program has been recognized statewide for its outstanding performance in protecting the environment,” Vicari said. “Seaside Park and the OCUA has been part of the program from the start. We appreciate all the agencies that have made this such a successful effort.” Since the program began in 1997, more than 70,000 recreational boats have used the free service and over 1.4 million gallons of effluent have been disposed of properly. “This program has been a great partnership with the state, our municipalities, the Ocean County Utilities Authority and the Tuckerton Seaport,” Vicari said. Ocean County’s pumpout boats are specially equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, thus keeping waste from entering the bay. The boats cover different areas of the bay throughout Ocean County. The pumpout boats can be accessed by contacting the
captains on VHF Radio Channel 9. The costs to operate all the boats are split between the county and the Ocean County Utilities Authority. “The $120,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other incidental costs,” Vicari said. “This allows the service to be provided free of charge to boaters.” The state Department of Environmental Protection also provides some funds to offset the operational costs. The seven boats that are part of the program were all purchased by Ocean County with the costs being reimbursed through the Clean Vessel Act Grant and the NJ Shore-to-Please license plate program. Six of the boats operate regularly in the greater Barnegat Bay area while the Circle of Life, the first pumpout boat in New Jersey is currently used as a backup for busy weekends. “I am very pleased to have sponsored the legislation that created the ‘Shore-toPlease’ license plate pro-
gram which helps provide funding for the pumpout boat program,” said Freeholder Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, who served in the state Legislature. “I am happy to see these funds resulted in such a successful program that helps to preserve Barnegat Bay and our environment.” Vicari said the pumpout boat program is essential for a county like Ocean County which relies on tourism for its economic base. “When boaters are un-
able to use the many pumpouts based at the marinas throughout the County, they should be using the pumpout boats,” he said. “We now operate six pumpout boats regularly that are helping us do our part to keep Barnegat Bay and its tributaries clean. We encourage all of our boaters who are out enjoying the bay and our rivers to use this free service and stop waste water pollutants from entering our waterways.” The boats operate Memorial Day weekend through
process involving infrastructure projects in their area as the legislation requires meetings to be rotated among those counties.” Under S-1674, At least one member must be a resident of Mercer County, Middlesex County, or Monmouth County and at least one member must be a resident of Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Union County, and Passaic County.
October each year, including major holidays like July 4th, and have steadily expanded their operations. Vicari again credited the boat captains for being “our eyes and ears on the water.” “They can quickly notify us of any problems,” Vicari said. “They serve as our ambassadors on the water.” For more information on the pumpout boat program visit the Ocean County Planning Department’s website at planning.co.ocean.nj.us/ coastal.htm.
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Southern Ocean Chamber To Offer Class On How To Sign A Commercial Lease
SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber recognizes that success or failure of any business could be linked to basic terms of the lease signed. Commercial leases differ significantly from residential leases. New/existing business owners and landlords will learn legal firm Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, LLC on what they need to understand. Using an actual commercial lease, topics to be covered include: how commercial leases differ from residential leases; what is a commercial lease? making sure parties and property are clearly identified; making sure that landlord and tenant responsibilities are clearly identified; understanding cost responsibility; who
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OCEAN COUNTY – Seton Hall University released the names of students who qualified for the fall 2016 Dean’s List. To make Dean’s List, students must have at least a 3.4 GPA and can get no grade lower than a C. The southern Ocean County students who made the list include: Amber Bockin of Barnegat; Kyle Buaya of Barnegat; Gabriella D’Amodio of Manahawkin; Kevin Huebler of Forked River; Erikalyn Lauterbach of Barnegat; Catherine McLearen of Little Egg Harbor; Jonathan Pennella of Little Egg Harbor; and Cristy Peterson of Waretown.
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MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Boys Basketball defeated Winslow Township 60-56 at Atlantic City High School “Battle by the Bay.” With the win, the Rams gave Coach Eric Fierro his 100th career win. Coach Eric Fierro is a Southern Regional alum (Class of 1999).
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Southern Regional Senior Organizes Awareness Presentation
MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional High School hosted Brian Cress, the Director of Youth Mobilization at International Justice Mission. Cress came free of charge to give presentations to students about human trafficking with a theme of, “What can you do to end slavery?” The presentation was held four times throughout the day reaching more than 500 high school students. It was organized by Southern Regional senior Maura Flynn and a local group called Ocean County Teens Against –Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School Trafficking. Maura is an active member of the group. It was started two years ago and works to and raise funds for nonprofits that work to educate the community about the presence of end modern day slavery such as International human trafficking in the U.S. and the world Justice Mission and Love146.
Fish And Chips Dinner
FORKED RIVER – A fish and chips dinner will be held on April 8 at the Forked River Presbyterian Church. The dinner, prepared by “Thistle,” consists of crispy fish or chicken, chips, coleslaw, beverage and dessert. Seating times are 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for
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STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Police Department is asking residents to always lock their vehicles. Unlocked vehicles present easy theft targets. Thieves will rummage through
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Pinelands Grabs Gold At STANJ
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Theatre students at Pinelands Regional High School have done it again. For the twelfth consecutive year, the PRHS students have brought home gold – and 20 awards overall – from the annual Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey’s Governor’s Awards in Arts Theatre Competition. The competition was held on January 28 at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. According to PRHS Theatre teacher Chuck Miller, Pinelands students entered 29 selections in the competition; students made the finals in 20 of those selections. There were 26 schools –Photo courtesy PRHS entered in the compe(Top) STANJ Governor’s Award recipients for their group tition and 60 awards scene, “Small World,” top row, from left: Paige Miller, Chriswere presented in total. Miller said that any tian DiFrancia, Kamryn Barr; bottom row, from left: Dan one school only can be O’Brien, Shane Nourie, Sabrina Matarazzo. At left, Pinelands eligible for 29 awards; Regional High School students Tommy Allen (left) and Jordyn Pinelands came home Ventresca took home a Governor’s Award for the Dramatic with one-third of all of Pairs competition. At right, Isabella Raposa (left) received the trophies. the Governor’s Award for her comedic monologue at STANJ. “In 12 years,” said She is pictured with Pinelands Theatre teacher Chuck Miller. Miller, “Pinelands has won 188 awards at STANJ, including 56 also select their partners, when the category calls for more than one person. “I ask them Governor’s Award medals.” Pineland’s Governor’s Award Medal win- to find someone who fits the part best,” said ners this year are: Comedic Monologue, Miller, “not who their friends are, and more Isabella Raposa; Dramatic Pairs, Jordyn often than not, they choose wisely. It’s about Ventresca and Tommy Allen; and Scene: serving the piece above all.” In addition to the Governor’s Award win“Small World”, Christian DiFrancia, who will be accepting on behalf of the group when ners, other results for Pinelands included: Comedic Monologue: second place, Tomthe medals are presented in Trenton in May, which also included Kamryn Barr, Shane my Allen; fourth place, Erica Palandro; Nourie, Sabrina Matarazzo, Dan O’Brien fifth place, Christian DiFrancia; finalist, Li Ann Yu and Paige Miller. Dramatic Pairs: second Place, Carl Olsen & Pinelands has been very successful at STANJ. Miller said he believes it is because Kamryn Barr; finalist, Sabrina Matarazzo & “We’ve made it important to us to do well. Cara Waldron; finalist, Christian DiFrancia For us, it’s the theatre Super Bowl.” Miller & Li Ann Yu. Comedic Pairs: second place, Mike Frezza noted that the Governor’s Award is prestigious and only so many are given out each & Jared Fagan; fourth place, Tommy Madge year. Miller said when he was a student, he & Tommy Allen; sixth place, Liam McGetcompeted at STANJ and was fortunate to win tigan & Paige Miller. Dramatic Monologue: second Place, Sabria Governor’s Award twice. “It’s always been something I wanted the students at Pinelands na Matarazzo; sixth place, Jordyn Ventresca; to experience,” said Miller. “But I never finalist, Paige Miller. Improv Pairs: fourth place, Christian Didreamed it would be like this! The culture in the theatre program has been driven by the Francia & Taylor Bongarzone; sixth place, fact that no class or group wants to be the Amanda Delbury & Sarah Keady; finalists, Isabella Raposa & Rose Farrell; finalists, ones who do not win.” Miller also believes that finding the right Cara Waldron & Sabrina Matarazzo. Miller said the students work very hard in pieces for the students to use in the competition also is key to Pinelands’ success. Miller preparing for the competition. “We work said that although he helps the students find mostly in class and during lunch time (stuthe material, they can select whatever they dents all have same lunch schedule). It has want. “They do not have to do any piece in been such a blessing for everyone to have which they feel uncomfortable. It’s a long the same lunch, because when students who process, but it works,” explained Miller. He are right for a particular piece are in two also noted that “casting is the key. If I shoot different classes, it gives them more time down a piece, it’s usually because a student to prepare. That happened to many of our doesn’t yet understand their type.” Students winners this year.”
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Prosecutor: Fighting Addiction On All Fronts HEROIN CRISIS By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The opiate epidemic is being fought on a number of fronts, but the war is far from over, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato said. Coronato was speaking to a group at the Jackson United Methodist Church about the opiate epidemic in the county. About 50 people were in attendance, and some of them were in the addiction recovery field. He said the main focus was on education, enforcement, and treatment, and said he is still looking for ideas on how to combat this menace. Coronato said that when he became prosecutor in 2013, there were 10 overdoses in 7 days. One, was an 18-year-old girl in Brick who was doing 25 packets of heroin in the morning and another 25 at night. This was just the start of how bad the epidemic would become. People at the presentation were informed what heroin looks like and how it affects the body. It comes in small, plastic bags. The writing on the bag usually has some kind of stylish name, which changes all the time. This is a marketing tool used by the dealers, he said. Ten of these packs make up a bundle. Five bundles equal a brick. Addicts go to real estate open houses, and ask to use the bathroom. While in
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Before you reach for the salt shaker, you need to know that the kind of salt you eat matters. Typical table salt found in almost all kitchens and restaurants is similar to the industrial chemical used to de-ice highways. Not very appetizing, is it? Despite its bad rap as a prime driver of heart disease, good salt is actually an essential component of a healthy diet. Even the mainstream medical establishment is starting to understand that good salt isn’t the bad guy it’s been made out be. In 2010, a study published in JAMA found that (in exactly the opposite of what most of you think about salt consumption), the risk of heart disease and related deaths rises with seemingly modest salt reductions. Yes, rises! This is troubling when you consider that the U.S. Dietary Guidelines have steadily recommended American reduce their sodium intake, from 6,000 mg per day in the 2005 guidelines to 2,300 mg per day in the 2015 guidelines. Another 2010 study published by researchers out of Harvard, found a link between a low-salt diet and an increase in insulin resistance, which is the gateway problem that leads to diabetes and obesity. Table salt is so refined that I consider it a food additive and not a food. It’s high in sodium and chloride only, it has been stripped of life-sustaining minerals like copper, iodine, potassium, magnesium, chromium, zinc, and iron. There is nothing left except sodium chloride. It’s nutrition-
ally naked. Sea salt is different. Avoiding sea salt (the unrefined kinds) could actually be bad for your health. Refined table salt (ie sodium chloride) is often mixed with chemicals to keep it from clumping up inside your shaker. They may use an anti-caking agents called talc, which is a possible carcinogen found in “baby powder.” Unrefined sea salt, is not chemically modified in a lab or stripped of its minerals. Be careful because sea salt can also be refined too much. But colorful, unrefined sea salt is essentially water from a sea (or river) that gets evaporated and purified. These types of salts should not dramatically impact blood pressure like table salt, in fact they offer healthy minerals which drive thousands of metabolic reactions all day long. I will now list a few salts, but please go to my website to read the longer version of this article which includes other unique salts: Pink Himalyan Salt. The color comes from iron oxide, but this one has over 80 trace minerals, the most of any type of salt. Red Alaea Hawaiian Salt. This sea salt starts white but then develops a beautiful rich red color when it’s dried in salt ponds that are lined with red volcanic clay (known as alaea in Hawaiian). That red hue comes from the presence of iron. Celtic or French Grey Sea Salt. This comes from France, and gets its color from the clay found in the tidal pools where the salt is dried. It is a particularly good source of magnesium.
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TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton branch of the Ocean County Library, 380 Bay Ave., has these upcoming events and programs. Solar City, 11 a.m. on March 4. Learn how recent government incentives allow homeowners to go solar for free. This program has been featured on CBS and CNN. Presented by a Solar City energy consultant. Registration is required.
March Events At Tuckerton Library Free PG-13 movie, 6 p.m. on March 6, 13 and 20. A different movie each night. See the printed Ocean County Library brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection. Registration is required. Yosi’s Cat in the Hat Concert, 11:30 a.m. on March 7. Join Thing One and Thing Two
as Yosi rocks the house with a humorous and interactive concert featuring the Cat in the Hat. Dancing and singing makes this a perfect family concert. Sponsored by the Tuckerton Library Association. All ages. Registration is required. Legos Fun w/free PG movie, 10:30 a.m. on March 11. Desperate to shake things up, Rafe and his best friends have come
up with a plan to break every rule in the school and let the students run wild. Ages 8 and up. See the printed Ocean County Library brochure, the Tuckerton Branch’s printed calendar, or call 609-296-1470 for more information on the movie selection. The movie runs 92 minutes. Registration is required. For more information on these events or other events at the library, visit theocean countylibrary.org.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education will host the 21st Annual International Chef’s Night Out on March 6 at the Pine Belt Arena, Toms River from 6 to 9 p.m. Dozens of area restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and beverage distributors are expected to participate. For the $60 admission fee (advance ticket price) attendees may sample an extensive variety of sweet and savory delicacies as well as some of the area’s fine wines and beverages. Chef’s Night Out is the largest fundraising event of the year for the foundation. In addition to the magnificent food and beverage offerings there will be a 50/50 raffle, themed-gift basket raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door. For more information, call Sharon Noble at 732-473-3100, ex. 3177, or Marcelle Turano at 732-779-9925. To purchase tickets go to ocvtschefsnightout. org. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education.
American Music Theatre
LACEY – Woman’s Club of Lacey – a nonprofit charitable organization – is hosting a fundraiser trip to the American Music Theatre to see Vegas Legends, highlighting the best of Vegas variety with first-class music and dance, on June 22. The trip will also include lunch at Shady Maple. The group will be leaving the Lacey Community Hall, Route 9 North and E. Lacey Road, Forked River at 9:15 a.m. and returning at 8:30 p.m. The cost is $100, which includes transportation, lunch and show. For further information, contact Barbara at 609 693-4215.
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LACEY – The Woman’s Club of Lacey will be hosting a Fashion Show on April 1 at noon in the Community Hall, E Lacey Road and Route 9N, Forked River. Fashions are sponsored by Macy’s. The cost is $25, which includes lunch, fashion show and entertainment. For information, contact Fran at 609 693-0067
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Stafford Library March Events For Adults
STAFFORD – The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library has these adult events happening in March. Friends Adventure: “The Nazi Spy Pastor Carl Krepper and the War in America,” 10:30 a.m. on March 2. NJ pastor served as a spy during the 30s & 40s. NJ clergyman who helped Nazi saboteurs by planning to poison New York City’s water supply and blow up Newark’s Penn Station during WWII. Sponsored by The Friends of the Stafford Library. Registration is required. DVD Discussion Group, Suffragette, at 7 p.m. on March 9. Watch the movie at home and come in for discussion. Eleanor Roosevelt: The Early Years, 2 p.m. on March 11. Historical reenactor Rene Goodwin portrays Eleanor Roosevelt. Registration is required. Empowering Women in These Difficult
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LONG BEACH ISLAND – Dr. Seuss wrote, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose.” Books can be a very powerful tool in helping steer people in any direction they would like to go. This is especially true when it comes to influencing children’s lives. Every type of book can lead a child down many different paths. A book about animals may leave a child wanting more, so he or she can look for more information in other books. A book about jobs and careers may influence a child’s decision about the future. The power a book can hold is limitless. Because books are so important in children’s lives, schools around the country celebrate them every year on March 2, which is Dr. Seuss’s birthday. This celebration is known as Read Across America. The event is celebrated in many different ways. Some schools will spend some time reading, while other schools will turn the
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Continued From Page 12 are brought to a treatment center for addiction. There have been 54 people helped in this way in the first four weeks, he said. HARP is a pilot program in New Jersey. For now, it is only available for one day in Manchester and one day in Brick. Coronato said his vision is to expand it to Stafford and Little Egg Harbor first, and then probably Jackson and Lacey. Even though the program is only for certain days, the police are not turning anyone away, he said. It has just made for a learning curve as people come in. For example, if someone comes in at 1 a.m., there has to be a plan in place for them to get the help they need. If someone comes in with outstanding warrants that are not drug related, they have to figure out what to do about them. If someone comes in who is a sex offender, they can’t be placed in residential facilities. A sizeable percentage have mental health issues on top of addiction. People are coming to Manchester and Brick from Cape May and Gloucester counties. “There was a bus that wanted to come from New York,” he said. There are only so many beds available. After rehab, support services have to continue, he said. Just because someone is clean, it doesn’t mean their struggles are over. They can relapse. And when they do, they might go back to the same level of
The Southern Ocean Times, February 25, 2017, Page 21 drug use they used to have, only without the resistance they had built up. That could be deadly. Challenges to Come Education, enforcement, and treatment are turning up success stories, but more needs to be done, he said. “It’s been spiralling out of control and that’s because we haven’t handled it correctly,” he said. The prosecutor’s office will be looking at old cases to find out why Ocean County’s death statistics are so much higher than other counties. There was one speaker who came on before Coronato. It was Dan Schafer, the chaplain for several departments, including Jackson, Brick, Stafford and the Sheriff’s Department. “In Jackson alone, there have been over 60 death notifications” regarding drug overdoses, he said. Every other day, he hears on the police scanner “unconscious, non-breather.” Two days before the speech, on February 17, someone was found in the Dunkin Donuts parking lot, an apparent overdose. “It’s the worst news you could ever hear. Someone comes to your door and says ‘I’m sorry to tell you your son was found dead,’“ he said. On an almost bi-weekly basis, officers are going out to tell people this news. “Folks, I’m tired, and our communities and our nation is tired,” he said.
Police Unity Tour Fundraiser
STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Police Department is asking the public to join them in support of the Police Unity Tour on March 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Old Causeway in Manahawkin. The Police Unity Tour is an annual bicycle ride from NJ to Washington, DC to raise money for the National Law Enforcement Memorial and to raise awareness for Law
Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths. “We ride for those who died…” The $25 ticket per person includes food, beer, wine, soda, live music. There will also be raffles and 50/50. All proceeds benefit the Team Stafford Police Unity Tour Chapter 10 Team. Fo r t i c k e t s , e m a i l R s i n o p ol i @ staffordpolice.org.
Southern Regional Theatre Company Presentation
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Theatre Company will be presenting “Me and My Girl” March 1 through 4 at the Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center located in the 9/10 building.
All shows will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of each performance starting at 6 p.m.
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Southern Entrepreneurship Students Visit Jett y Flagship Store
–Photo courtesy Southern Regional High School
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MANAHAWKIN – In partnership with the Jetty Future Leaders sponsorship, students in the Southern Regional Entrepreneurship elective visited the Jetty Flagship store to learn about their eco-friendly, water-based screen printing process. The students had the opportunity to select, order, design and print their own garments and apply real-world decision
making skills as they managed a budget. They are now marketing their products to help raise money for the following local, school-based non-profit organizations: David’s Dream and Believe, The Lorenzi Fund, Clothe-a-Child, Southern Food bank, Class of 2017, and the SREF. To support this effort, visit teachers. srsd.net/khillblom/.
U.S. Naval Academy Tour
WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation is hosting a trip to tour the U.S. Naval Academy on September 30. The cost is $88 per person. The U.S. Naval Academy tour will include the Chapel and Crypt of John Paul Jones, a famous Revolutionary War hero, and view monuments complete with stories of famous Naval battles. After a guided tour, guests will have time on their own for lunch and a visit to the shops.
They can then complete the day with a narrated sightseeing cruise of Annapolis Harbor and the banks of the US Naval Academy aboard the Harbor Queen. A nonrefundable deposit of $30 per person is required at the time of registration. A copy of photo ID is also required to reserve space For more information contact Jeanne Broadbent at 609-693-5407, 609-548-6319 or recreation@ twpoceannj.gov.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of February 25 - March 3 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A loved one can help to keep you on track in the week ahead. You may have the urge to jump into the frying pan by buying something of dubious value or investing in something that might not turn out as planned. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. You might briefly feel that you are in a competition with someone and jump the gun in a moment of poor judgment. In the week to come family members can help you achieve long-term goals. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can take pride a family member’s accomplishments or simply enjoy pleasant surroundings. In the week to come you might find that your home has increased in value or a new neighbor may become friendly. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make promises you can keep. You may be thrown into contact with people who say or do things on the spur of the moment. In the week ahead you should be mindful that casual assurances aren’t necessarily commitments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a chance on romance. Shared feelings will be obvious. Play your cards right and a new love may blossom in the week ahead. A raise or promotion can be obtained if you are persistent and choose your timing wisely. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pan for gold. A golden nugget of information you find this week can make your money grow or a wise decision possible. You could reach a crucial turning point; a decision can cause the dominoes to tumble over.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your calendar app might not be able to keep up with last minutes changes as this week unfolds. Your attraction to exciting experiences and people can keep your dance card filled. Avoid being extravagant about purchases. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Whisper sweet nothings to get some things. Congenial communication between you and others can improve any endeavor this week. Don’t plant your feet into the ground and refuse to budge over a minor matter. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Candy is dandy but quickly consumed. It is a good idea to be cautious about purchases and investments as this week unfolds. You may fall prey to a tendency to see only what you want to see. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your energy levels may be high in the week to come. Be sure to use your extra enthusiasm to tackle worthwhile projects. You may easily be distracted by friends or aggravated by undue peer pressure. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pay attention to advice and wise counsel from others this week as you plan for the future. You may possess the golden touch where money or purchases are concerned. Your intuitions could be highly accurate. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The bling is the thing. You might be attracted to bright shiny objects like a crow but end up with a chewing gum wrapper rather than silver. Discriminate between enduring things and false fronts this week.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen
A Healthy Alternative To The Classic Sticky Bun Will Make Your Morning By Wolfgang Puck
Valentine’s Day is barely over. A month and a half after the holidays, we have finished another round of indulging ourselves with too much rich or sugary food. As a result, I know that many people now are trying to recommit to their New Year’s resolutions to eat more healthfully. And yet, one more of what sometimes seems to be an endless parade of temptations: The food industry has declared Feb. 21 as National Sticky Bun Day! As if we need any excuse to start our mornings with sweet, warm breakfast rolls. Of course, there are ways that you can have your sticky bun and eat it guilt-free, too. If you make the right choices, you can easily create your own baked morning treats that not only taste good but also are good for you. Take the recipe I’d like to share for Cinnamon Swirl Honey Whole Wheat Bread. As fancy as that may sound, it’s incredibly easy to mix and bake, though it does take a few hours of waiting for the yeast to do its work making the dough rise. The recipe’s combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flours produces a loaf that is pleasantly tender while also delivering a healthy dose of fiber with each serving. A spoonful of honey adds a subtle touch of mellow sweetness. And just a little sugar helps deliver the aromatic aroma of the ground cinnamon that is swirled through each of the two loaves produced by the recipe. Yet, for all the satisfying pleasure the loaves provide, each serving of two 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices add up to only about 137 calories, with a mere 25 percent of those coming from fat. Not only is the recipe delicious and healthy but it’s also versatile. If you like, you can add seedless raisins or dried cranberries or cherries, dotting them on top of the cinnamon sugar before you roll up each rectangle of dough. Some toasted chopped walnuts or slivered almonds would also be good, incorporated in the same way. I like to toast the bread to enjoy with my morning coffee or for Sunday brunch, and it’s also good for sandwiches. Once it has cooled completely after baking, the second loaf that the recipe yields may be sealed in a freezer bag and stored in the freezer for up to several weeks, then thawed in the refrigerator before use. The dough itself can also be used to make excellent homemade pizzas or other flatbreads. May I suggest you try preparing the recipe this Sunday when you have a few hours? CINNAMON SWIRL HONEY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD Makes two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves Honey Whole Wheat Yeast Dough (recipe follows) Nonstick cooking spray 1/3 cup (80 mL) sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Prepare the Honey Whole Wheat Yeast Dough. After the dough has rested, covered, for 10 minutes, divide it into two equal pieces. On a
lightly floured work surface and with clean hands, gently roll and shape each piece to make an even ball shape. Cover the balls with a damp kitchen towel and leave to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out each ball to form a 9-by-12-inch (22.5-by30-cm) rectangle. Evenly spray the insides of two 9-inch (22.5cm) loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Lightly brush the surface of each rectangle with cold water. Starting at the nearest shorter edge of each rectangle, evenly sprinkle each piece of dough with the cinnamon-sugar mixture up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the opposite edge. Starting at the nearest short edge, tightly roll up each rectangle of dough. Place one roll, seam down, in each prepared loaf pan. Cover the pans with a damp towel and leave to rise at warm room temperature until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C). With a sharp knife, lightly score three evenly spaced diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake the loaves until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Carefully turn them out of the pans onto a wire rack to cool before slicing with a bread knife. HONEY WHOLE WHEAT YEAST DOUGH Makes enough for two 9-inch (22.5-cm) loaves SPONGE: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) lukewarm water, 80 F (27 C) 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour 1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour DOUGH: 3/4 cup (165 mL) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (165 mL) whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil First, prepare the sponge: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, stir together the yeast, water and honey until the yeast has dissolved. Stir in the all-purpose and whole wheat flours just until a soft, loose dough forms. Cover with a clean towel and set aside at warm room temperature for 20 minutes. To prepare the dough, add the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the salt and the olive oil to the sponge. Fit the stand mixer with the dough hook and attach the bowl with the dough. Mix on the next-to-lowest speed for 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Continue mixing on medium speed until the dough looks well developed and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove the bowl from the mixer, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and set aside to rest for 10 minutes before proceeding with the recipe for Cinnamon Swirl Honey Whole Wheat Bread.
(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) © 2017 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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