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Gridiron Gossip: Local Stars Lead Penn State By Chris Christopher Cheers, cheers and more cheers to Mike Gesicki, the senior tight end-hybrid from Southern Regional High School starring for Penn State University. Plaudits to teammate Manny Bowen, the ex-Barnegat star and a junior linebacker. The former Ram and ex-Bengal have helped Penn State University earn a berth in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl. The Nittany Lions, ranked ninth in the Associated Press Poll, will meet the No. 11 University of Washington Huskies on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m. on ESPN in Glendale, Ariz. Gesicki, who has started in each of Penn State’s 12 games, leads the team in catches –Photo courtesy Kean University Athletics with 51 for 501 yards. He is third on the Communications Department club in touchdown catches with nine and is Howell resident Jarvis Leaks excels at Kean (Gridiron - See Page 2) University.
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Schools’ Nursing Plan Reviewed By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – At a recent Board of Education meeting, Lynne Donahue, School Nurse at Howell’s Newbury School, presented the Howell Township Schools District Nursing Services Plan for the 2017 year. The plan outlined the organization of student health services and clarified the role of the
Certified School Nurse, to encourage the more effective delivery of health services to the students. Every year, the BOE must adopt and submit the Nursing Services Plan to the County Superintendent for review and approval, according to the report. This allows for the (Nursing - See Page 13)
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Departing Board Members Thanked By Kimberly Bosco HOWELL – The Board of Education said goodbye to two of its board members, Angel Sanchez and Jim Moretti, at the most recent Board meeting. Both Sanchez and Moretti were recognized for their hard work and efforts as part of the board and were given certificates of appreciation. Sanchez, sworn in as a board member in July of 2017, has been with the Howell School District for eight years as a coach and a long-standing member of several committees, including Operations, Safety, and Education committees. Moretti has served as the Chairperson for both Legislative Advocacy and Safety committees as well as a member of the Finance committee. Moretti will be leaving the board but staying on as a citizen member of the committee. President of the board, Timothy O’Brien thanked both Sanchez and Moretti for their service, praising them for their hard work and “large hearts”. Schoology Ambassadors for 2018 The Board also recognized Chris Collins, Social Studies Teacher at Middle School North, and Stephen Rao, Computer teacher at Ramtown Elementary, as the 2018 Schoology Ambassadors from Howell Township. Schoology Ambassadors are “passionate, engaged, and knowledgeable leaders who are the voice of our community,” according to the Schoology website. Collins is the newest Ambassador from Howell and accepted his award gracefully at the meeting, on crutches with a broken foot. Rao is not new to the Schoology program. He was chosen as 2017’s Ambassador of the Year for making great efforts in technology for students. Howell is Future Ready The Howell School District was honored at the district-wide Future Ready Schools event (Board - See Page 3)
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Continued From Page 1 fourth on the team in scoring with 54 points. He was named to the All-Big Ten first team offense by the media and to the conference’s second team by the conference coaches after ravaging defenses for the Nittany Lions. Gesicki averaged 9.8 yards per catch. His longest reception was 35 yards. He averaged 41.8 receiving yards per game. The former Ram is among three finalists for the Mackey Award and is expected to be a high National Football League draft choice in April. He’s a 6-foot-6, 250-pounder. Bowen has appeared in nine games and started nine. He made 22 solo stops and added 29 assists. He’s fifth on the team in total tackles with 51. He added one pass breakup, one pass defensed, four quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. Bowen is a 6-foot-1, 226-pounder. Basile honored: Former Brick Memorial player Mike Basile, Monmouth University’s senior safety, made the All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference second team. The strong safety led the nation in solo tackles and made 126 total tackles. He
paced the Hawks in solo stops (91) and led the club in assisted tackles (35). He added 9 1/2 tackles for 49 yards lost for first on the Hawks. He notched three sacks for 26 yards lost, picked off one pass, broke up four tosses, defensed five passes, forced one fumble and led the Hawks in blocked kicks (two). He played in 12 games. Basile was sixth in the final voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, presented to the nation’s top FCS defensive player. He’s the first player in Monmouth history named first-team all-conference all four years. He was name the Big South Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year this season. Basile is a likely NFL draft choice. More on Monmouth: Redshirt junior teammate Ryan Wetzel, a Freehold resident and a former Colts Neck player, was an All-ECAC second-team selection after starring at guard. The former Cougar made 23 straight starts at guard. His punishing blocks this year helped pave the way for a 2,000-yard passer, a 1,000-yard rusher and a unit that ranked 10th in the nation in red zone offense. Redshirt sophomore defensive back Tymere Berry, a former Toms River
South player, was among the Hawks’ top defenders, registering 43 tackles (33 solos, 10 assists). He added 4 1/2 sacks for 11 yards lost, returned two interceptions for 36 yards, broke up 14 passes, defensed 16 passes, notched one quarterback hit and blocked one kick through 11 games. Senior wide receiver Vinny Grasso (Donovan Catholic) was second on the Hawks in receptions (29) and fourth in receiving yards (315). He averaged 10.9 yards per catch. His longest reception devoured 79 yards. Grasso rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown on three carries, averaging 26.3 yards per run. He blazed 70 yards with a punt return for a touchdown through 12 games. Junior wide receiver Matt Castronuova (Jackson Memorial) appeared in 12 games, catching six passes for 34 yards, an average of 5.7 yards per grab. His longest reception was 17 yards. The former Jaguar returned five kickoffs for 98 yards and averaged 19.6 yards per run back. His longest kickoff return was 29 yards. Duo at the top: Former Brick Memorial player Matt Schleifer (Brick Memorial) and Drew Scott, who played for the Brick
Green Dragons, won Centennial Conference postseason honors. Schleifer made the first team as a return specialist. Scott made the second team as a senior linebacker. Schleifer, a sophomore, finished the season with 1,296 all-purpose yards, including 1,025 return yards. He averaged a leaguehigh 16.0 yards per return on 23 punt returns. He sped 92 yards for a touchdown on a punt return against Johns Hopkins. He averaged 21.2 yards per return on 31 kickoff returns. He caught 19 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns through 10 games for the Green Terror. Scott, who played in 10 games, paced the Green Terror in tackles (72), solo stops (45) and assists (27). He added six tackles for seven yards lost and forced one fumble while breaking up one pass. More on the Green Terror: Sophomore defensive back Alex Rosario (Donovan) appeared in 10 games, making 23 tackles, including 18 solos, and breaking up seven passes. Sophomore defensive lineman Dan Finelli (Brick) played in nine games and made 27 tackles, including 20 solos. He added two sacks for 10 yards lost, four tackles for 13 yards lost and three pass breakups. Joe Hynes (Point Pleasant Boro) was a freshman offensive lineman. Bradley cited: Former Jackson Memorial player Kenny Bradley, an Ithaca College senior linebacker, made the All-Liberty League first team. Bradley led the Bombers in solo tackles with 36 and was second on the club in assists (49). He finished in a two-way tie for the team lead in total tackles with 85. He added two forced fumbles, 2 1/2 tackles for four yards lost, one sack, four pass breakups and one interception. He started in each of the team’s 10 games. He’s a 5-foot-11, 220-pounder. A four-year starter, Bradley finished his career with 315 tackles. Koenig among the elite: The College of New Jersey senior wide receiver Thomas Koenig, who played for Central Regional, made the All-New Jersey Athletic Conference first team. He was fifth in the NJAC with 785 receiving yards for the fifth most in one season in TCNJ history. The total was the second highest in the conference this year. He led the NJAC in average receiving yards per game at 87.2 in nine outings. He was first on the Lions in receptions (43), average yards per catch (18.26), touchdown catches (seven) and longest reception (80). Glover on the run: Former Jackson Memorial standout Khani Glover, a TCNJ senior running back, enjoyed a big season. He was first on the Lions in rushing yardage (505), carries (136), rushing touchdowns (three), longest run (41) and rushing yards per game (50.50). Glover caught 15 passes for 101 yards. Beverette among the best: Former Lakewood football and basketball standout Tyrice Beverette, a Stony Brook University senior linebacker, made the All-Colonial Athletic Association third team. He paced the Seawolves in total tackles (Gridiron- See Page 3)
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Continued From Page 2 (96) and solo stops (64). He added 32 assists through 13 games. He made 10 1/2 tackles for 48 yards lost, registered 4 1/2 sacks for 35 yards lost, broke up four passes and forced one fumble for the Seawolves. A hard hitting Owl: Ex-Lakewood player Chapelle Russell, a redshirt sophomore linebacker, was among the Temple University Owls’ top defenders through his first nine games of the season as he was fourth on the club with 70 tackles through the team’s initial 12 games. He made 44 solo tackles and added 26 assists. He registered 3 1/2 tackles for 15 yards lost, broke up one pass and forced two fumbles. Oliver sparkles: Senior defensive lineman Marquis Oliver (Lakewood) was an AllNJAC honorable mention selection at Kean University for the Cougars. Oliver finished the season with 25 tackles (14 solos, 11 assists). He added 5 1/2 tackles for 36 yards lost and 3 1/2 sacks for 29 yards lost. He broke up one pass, notched two quarterback hits, recovered one fumble
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and forced one fumble. More on the Cougars: Sophomore wide receiver David Patterson Jr. (Lakewood) was second on the team in receptions (25), receiving yards (333), average receiving yards per catch (13.3), average receiving yards per game (33.3), receiving touchdowns (four) and points (32). He finished in a two-way tie for second on the team in overall touchdowns with five and caught one pass for a two-point conversion. He added four solo stops and one assist. Senior punter Steve Ferlisi, who played for the Brick Green Dragons, averaged 36.6 yards per boot on 41 punts. His longest punt sailed 63 yards. He added five touch backs and nine fair catches. A total of 12 punts landed inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Three punts were blocked. Sophomore wide receiver Jarvis Leaks (Howell) made one catch for 14 yards. He returned two punts for three yards and ran back five kickoffs for 92 yards. Sophomore defensive back Amani Richardson (Manchester) returned two punts for 29 yards and added one solo tackle, one assisted stop and one tackle for two yards
lost. He broke up two passes, defensed two passes and blocked two kicks. Johnson at Assumption: Seeing action as an Assumption College junior defensive back was Ja’Quez Johnson (Brick). The former Green Dragon made 19 solo tackles and added one assist in 12 games. He forced one fumble and broke up five passes. Diawara sees action: Senior defensive lineman Maurice Diawara (Lakewood) played in 10 games at Wagner College, making 12 solo stops and adding one assist. He made one sack for 13 yards lost, broke up one pass and returned two fumbles for 11 yards. Trio at Delaware Valley: Locals at Delaware Valley were sophomore quarterback Anthony Fontana (Brick Memorial), sophomore linebacker Billy Walsh (Brick Memorial) and freshman defensive lineman Jack Finelli (Brick). Fontana, who played in eight games, rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. He completed eight of 12 passes for 81 yards and one touchdown. Walsh made nine tackles, including seven assisted stops, in 12 games. He broke up
one pass. Finelli contributed 10 tackles, including six assists, in 12 games. He broke up one pass and forced one fumble. Graham an Ivy Leaguer: Junior defensive lineman Brody Graham (Jackson Memorial) was on the University of Pennsylvania roster. He appeared in 10 games, notching 12 tackles, including six solo stops, while breaking up one pass and adding one fumble recovery for the Quakers. Giaimo on roster: Former Central player Jarred Giaimo made three solo stops and added three assists at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Young makes hits: Stonehill College junior defensive end Xavier Young (Barnegat) appeared in 10 games, making 21 tackles, including 10 solo stops. Noesges leads Rowan: Senior linebacker Chris Noesges, a Freehold resident and a former Manalapan player, paced Rowan University in tackles (74), solo stops (38) and assists (36). He added one interception, one quarterback hit, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
website. Howell School District will be certified as Future Ready at this event as well as recognized for their distinctive efforts at preparing students in the way of technology. Howell has implemented an “Hour of Code” program that teaches kids the
ins and outs of computer programming, starting at a young age. The Hour of Code is a “one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show how easy it is to learn the basics,” according to the Howell-Dodge Consolidated website. This unique de-
velopment has contributed to making Howell Future Ready by preparing kids in all grades for a technologically-based future. “It’s really something to be proud of,” said Joseph Isola, Superintendent of Howell Schools.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Toms River’s Big Cast I attended a recent event where a 25-year-old time capsule was opened, and another one buried. I was happy to see The Toms River Times included in the new capsule. Also, a funny thing happened. No, I’m not talking about the fact that they couldn’t find the old time capsule, and had to dig a bit to get it (although that is pretty funny). I’m talking about how whenever I go to an event in Toms River, I never know who I’ll run into. Sometimes, it’s people I only know from work, and sometimes, it’s people I know through friends and
family. This time, it was a fellow graduate from High School East, who now teaches in the district, and a fellow Girl Scout parent, who was also supporting her students. I live in Beachwood now, and I’ll run into my Beachwood neighbors at events in Toms River, too. To compare it to a line in the book High Fidelity, it was like the last scene in a movie, where all the characters show up. It says something about a town to have a cast of characters that are so involved their community. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor MacArthur’s “Tax Forum” Was A Farce I had the displeasure of attending another “farce” of a meeting Nov. 13 when Rep. Tom MacArthur held a supposed “tax forum” with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Presidential Advisor, Ivanka Trump and, of all people, Chris Christie doing the introductions. This was an “invite only” event held at the Bayville Fire Hall and the invitees were only Republicans (no Democrats need attend). I managed to get in and listened intently to the “dog and pony” show MacArthur was trying to moderate. I can’t tell you how disingenuous all they had to say suited their purposes of misleading the public. They each gave brief opening statements and then MacArthur said he himself had a few questions and then he had some written questions from the audience. When he said that, I proceeded to raise my hand. Needless to say, these questions had predetermined and canned answers indicating that this tax bill would have most people getting tax cuts, when in fact these supposed tax cuts will result in tax increases for almost half of the middle-class families in New Jersey. I also want to point out that the written questions from the audience were one from someone in North Beach (a town not even in MacArthur’s district). MacArthur then proceeded to ask Mnuchin and Trump to make a closing statement. A “tax forum” would presume to have some discourse, of which there was none. What a scam! I then raised my hand and
Letters To The Editor began to say (in a voice in cards, souvenirs, resources, his tragic death, JFK’s spirit which they could hear me), “I have a question. I have a question…” and I repeated that several times with no attempt on their part to call on me. I then indicated that this meeting was a disgrace and a scam – having a secret meeting and not meeting the needs of MacArthur’s constituents. They then closed down the meeting. The press then wanted some comments from me, and there were a number of people at the meeting surrounding me asking “How did you get in? How did you get in?” Doesn’t that disgust you? All they cared about was how a “Democrat” got into a meeting with our congressman. This is a sad commentary on free speech and transparency. This letter is just documenting what happened to me at the meeting. I really would like to continue with another letter dealing with all the inadequacies of this tax bill and how it represents a boon to the wealthiest among us (the one percent). We do need tax reform, but it really needs to serve we the people – the 99 percent as well. Marianne P. Clemente Chair, Barnegat Democratic Municipal Committee Barnegat
This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land The fourth-grade at Aviston Elementary, located in Southern Illinois, is learning about the United States and the different environments, climates, resources, and highlights found in each region. The kids in the class think it would be fun to receive post-
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or any information about our great country from each of the 50 states. We hope that people who read this letter will be interested in mailing our class items pertaining to their state. Our address is: 4th Grade at Aviston Elementary, 350 South Hull Street, Aviston, IL, 62216. A sincere “thank you” to anyone who is able to contribute. We appreciate the excitement you will add to our learning experience. The letter is signed: Lydia, Matthew, Beckett, Colton, Allison, Caiden, Codyn, Conlan, Quinn, Taylor, Keegan, Kaitlyn, Adalyn, Aubrey, Ean, Miles, Max, Natalie, Reagan, Ryker, Reed, Eli, Alexia, Sophie, Bryce, Colton, Daphne, Danica, Evan, Mabree, Melaina, Alyse, Karsyn, Lily, and teacher Lisa Niemeyer. Fourth grade at Aviston Elementary Aviston, Ill.
Thankful For Those Who Help Others As Director of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, I was very proud that so many of our residents came together to prepare and deliver thousands of Thanksgiving meals to needy families in our communities. Our Ocean County Vocational-Technical School students prepared more than 3,000 holiday meals for those less fortunate. Likewise, volunteers and staff at our Veterans Service Bureau distributed more than 300 meals to local veterans and their families. Similar efforts were run by local high schools, faith-based organizations and other nonprofits. While the holiday season is a time to celebrate and give thanks for all we have, it is also a time to mourn. This year marked the 54th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. When I think of the willingness of our residents to help others, I cannot help but be reminded of President Kennedy’s call on Americans to rise up and help the poor and needy in their local communities. It was Kennedy who first inspired me to seek public office so I could give back to my town and my county. More than half a century after
continues to be a beacon for generations of Americans. He is truly an eternal flame of hope and charity. Let us always continue the work that he began. Joseph H. Vicari Freeholder Director
Tax Plan Or Tax Scam I vehemently disagree with Rep. Tom MacArthur’s support of the biggest transfer of wealth in US history - from the middle class to millionaires and corporations. The facts from objective Congressional economists prove that the Republicans’ tiny, temporary tax cut for ordinary Americans will be overshadowed by the 53% of 2018 tax breaks going to the richest 1% of people. Regardless of how the House and Senate versions are reconciled, the Trump family alone will save over a billion dollars! Why should we sacrifice for the super-rich? To add insult to injury, the middle class will face soaring health insurance premiums, and 13 million will have no coverage at all. The Child Tax Credit will be taken away from 3 million kids. College students and graduates with loans will be crushed. The Republican budget necessitated by the tax “reform” plan cuts Medicaid by $1 trillion over ten years and Medicare by more than $400 million. There are gigantic cuts to education, nutrition, transportation and housing. Some of MacArthur’s party members in Washington have admitted that the plan was designed to benefit their millionaire campaign donors. Some also admitted that Social Security will be cut next when the old “trickle down” scheme fails again and the national deficit surges. I participated in a protest rally outside MacArthur’s Ocean County office. This was the public hearing on the tax plan that the House and Senate never allowed. The consensus here is that this plan is selfish, mean, outrageous, greedy and immoral. (You couldn’t print how we really feel!) That’s why a backlash - a grassroots uprising - is beginning across the country. This groundswell of angry citizens will “remember next November” when perpetrators of this economic travesty will be thrown out of office. That includes you, Tom MacArthur. Rich Wieland Toms River
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WASHINGTON--- The U. S. mu st e n for c e t he Goldman Act and make su re that cou nt r ies are abiding by international agreements against parental child abduction, Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) said at a briefing on the matter by the Helsinki Commission. “Simply put: child abduction is child abuse. Children abducted by one parent overseas and kept away from the other are at grave risk of serious emotional and psychological problems,” Smith said at the briefing. “Every day the abduction continues only compounds the har m to a child. And, the left-beh i nd pa re nt is u su al ly
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emotionally and f inancially devastated by prolonged litigation i n a foreign jurisdiction.” Here are Rep. Smith’s full remarks. Smith co-chairs the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, or the Helsinki Commission. He led a panel on Friday featuring the survivor of a parental child abduction, as well as current and for mer lef t-behind pa re nt s who saw t hei r children taken from them without their consent, and without court permission. One witness, who was abducted to G reece by his father when he was 10 years old, gave a moving testimony of his experi-
ence. “I was gone for almost two years, but those two years didn’t have to be,” said Leo Zagaris, now almost 17 years old. “Maybe if the courts moved faster, I could have been home in a matter of weeks,” he said. The U.S. State Department estimates that 700 to 1,000 children are abducted in the U.S. to another country every year by one of their parents, without the consent of the other parent or the permission of the court. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international agreement against child abduct ion. It has been
adopted by 98 countries, including 51 of 57 OSCE participating states. Although it established a legal structure for the safe ret u r n of child ren abducted by one parent out of their home country, the convention does not have a strict “enforcement me ch a n ism” for cou ntries that do not abide by it, Sm it h said. Abduction cases can take years to set tle i n cou r t even t houg h t he convent ion requires a six week-maximum on court decisions. And many court decisions in favor of the left-behind parent are not enforced by certain countries. “For many families, the Convention has been a
huge d isappoi nt me nt ,” Smith said. Smith’s bill, the Sean and David Goldman Int e r n a t io n a l C h i ld Ab duction Prevention and Return Act, set up actions that the State Department can t a ke to ensu re the safe ret u r n of child ren unlawfully abducted by one of their parents to another country. The actions range in sever it y f r o m of f ic i a l p r ot e s t s to criminal extradition. Congress passed the bill and it was signed into law. “Tak ing parents take because they feel they ca n get away w it h it,” said Alissa Zagaris, an advocate and mother of Leo Zagaris. “Most cen-
t r a l aut hor it ie s t a ke a very passive approach to these matters,” she said, but in reality “they have a strong, not a passive, paper-pushing role to play.” “Criminal charges work, and they can be an effective tool in negotiating return,” she said. Although the previous ad m i n ist rat ion d id not utilize the actions prov ided by t he law, “ we are hopeful that the new Administration will apply the Goldman Act as intended to bring home abducted American children,” Smith said. Smith has chaired 13 hearings and briefings on international child abduction since 2009.
Bill for “Support Our Veterans” Licenses Plates Has Been Advanced By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – Legislation to authorize unique, “Support Our Veterans” license plates was advanced by the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee recently. The license plate initiative, sponsored by Sen. Chris Connors, is meant to
foster support and funds for New Jersey homeless veterans centers. “This initiative would offer New Jersey motorists the opportunity to demonstrate their support for our veterans while also voluntarily providing additional funding to get homeless veterans off
the streets and into shelters,” said Sen. Connors and his colleagues, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, in a statement issued about the initiative. The plates would cost $50 on top of the required registration fees, and $10 for renewal
on top of required renewal fees. The Senator’s statement noted that the proceeds for the funds, after subtracting the cost of production for the plates, would be designated to a non-lapsing fund called the “Support Our Veterans License Plate Fund”. The legislation has only
been advanced as of now; it has yet to be signed. The Senator hopes that it will soon be signed into law so owners of these special license plates will know that their money is going to a good cause “This veterans’ initiative would financially support the Department’s current efforts
to reduce the number of homeless veterans to the greatest extent possible, so that these individuals who’ve served our nation and are deserving of our eternal gratitude can begin the transition to a better quality of life,” said the Senator and his colleagues in the statement.
MacArthur’s Veterans Legislation Introduced In Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman MacArthur applauded the introduction of The Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act in the Senate by Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS). This legislation, which was originally introduced in the House by Congressman MacArthur, expands the time frame of eligibility for disability compensation for veterans who served at or near the Korean DMZ and are suffering from herbicide-related conditions. Currently, that time frame is between April 1, 1968 and Aug. 31, 1971. This legislation will change the eligibility date to Sept. 1, 1967 for these veterans, allowing them to receive the health care they have earned.
The Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act has gained bipartisan support from many Senators who serve on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, including Senators John Tester (D-MT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH). The legislation has been supported by both the VFW and the American Legion. The VFW estimates that hundreds of veterans would be helped by this change. “I’m grateful that Senator Moran is introducing The Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act in the Senate,” said Congressman MacArthur. “As the son of a Korean War veteran and Representative of more than 50,000 vet-
erans, I originally introduced this bill in the House because I believe we have a moral obligation to provide quality care for our veterans. This bill will ensure hundreds of veterans who served at the Korean DMZ that are suffering from Agent Orange and other herbicide-related conditions finally receive the care they deserve.” “Many veterans who served in the Korean DMZ during the Vietnam War are suffering from significant health conditions associated with exposure to toxic herbicides, and some of these veterans are still excluded from qualifying for the healthcare benefits they need,” said Senator Moran. “The Fairness for Korean DMZ Veterans Act would
help more Korean DMZ veterans have access to critical healthcare benefits they have been previously denied. I am grateful to again work with Sen. Tester on this vital issue and encourage my colleagues to support this legislation so we can finally resolve this issue and Korean DMZ veterans can begin receiving the benefits they deserve.” “When service members deploy to harm’s way and are exposed to toxic chemicals, our country has a responsibility to meet their health care needs,” said Senator Tester. “This bipartisan bill recognizes the sacrifice of Korean DMZ veterans and ensures they have access to the services they have earned.”
“The VFW is proud to stand with Congressman MacArthur in support of veterans who served on the Korean DMZ prior to April of 1968 and now suffer from adverse health conditioned associated with exposure to Agent Orange,” said Ken Wiseman, Associate Director of National Legislative Service for the VFW. “Those veterans, from several Army units, supported our Korean allies and their service has caused health problems which must not be ignored. This legislation would properly recognize the earlier time period that Agent Orange was used and, in turn, clear the hurdles that veterans have faced when securing their earned benefits
from VA.” “The VFW has received an outpouring of evidence from our members proving that an earlier date is merited. We have seen where individual veterans have successfully argued for earned benefits with the support of detailed witness statements but only after a lengthy appeals process. Our national convention has passed resolutions in support of this change for several years. Changing the start date through legislation will fix this problem once and for all and Congressman MacArthur’s leadership on this issue helps Korean DMZ veterans received the recognition and benefits they deserve.”
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By Kimberly Bosco LAKEWOOD – There are plenty of ways that you can make an effort to give back this season; make one of them a donation to any of three Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus thrift shops! You can donate anything from clothing to furniture at Kimball Closet, Lots for Little Shoppe, or The Treasure Chest. All donations are welcome and these shops encourage you to come out and make a donation that will benefit the hospital’s programs. “All donations made to our three thrift shops help support programs and services at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus,” said Maria Nelson, Director of Development, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. Your donation can help fund hospital expansions, invest in new technologies, enhance health and wellness programs, or provide for those in the community that might be dealing with financial hardships. That seems like a pretty great trade-off for some of those older, gently used clothes that have been hanging in your closet for decades! “When donating clothing or goods to one of our thrift shops you can rest-assured that your donations will directly support the community and hospital,” said Nelson. Any of the three thrift shops will accept clothing, handbags, shoes, jewelry, furniture, wall and home décor, books and more. “Our thrift shops cannot run without the commitment and hard work of our volunteers. It takes many dedicated people to make each shop successful and there is always need for more help,” said Denice Gaffney, Vice President of Development, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Foundation. “We ask that if you’re not able to donate items to one of the thrift shops to consider donating your time as a volunteer to one of our thrift shops instead.” For more information you can contact any of the thrift shops: Kimball Closet at 732-8865972, Lots for Little Shoppe at 732- 364-6312, or The Treasure Chest at 732-657-2590. To become a volunteer, call 732-886-GIFT.
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Annual Election Of Officers Held On Dec. 1
FARMINGDALE – The annual meeting and election of officers was held on Dec. 1. Congratulations to all of the members elected to a position! Chief - Paul Heaton Assistant Chief - John Thompson Captain - Joseph Heaton Lieutenant - Vacant Chief Engineer - James Daniels President - Michael Heaton VP - Arthur Heaton Secretary - William Schaffer Assistant Secretary - John Thompson Treasurer - Robert Lewis Trustee - James Daniels Chaplain - Dustin Brandl
Holiday Spectacular And Christmas Train Display
WALL – Check out the Holiday Spectacular and Christmas Train Display at the InfoAge Science Center, 2201 Marconi Rd. The event, presented by the Garden State Central Model Railroad Club, will take place Saturdays and Sundays from now until Dec. 17. Tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for kids. But, if you bring one new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program, you can receive free entry for one adult! This offer is only valid on Dec. 9 and 10. Come out to see Santa and all kinds of operating layouts for both kids and adults in the train display for some holiday fun!
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Manalapan Library Adds New History Exhibit By Kimberly Bosco
MANALAPAN– Monmouth County Clerk, Christine Giordano Hanlon, recently announced that a new history exhibit is now installed on the lower level of the Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, outside the Archives Office. The exhibit, entitled “New Jersey in Focus: Inventors and Innovators in Monmouth County,” is part of the Monmouth County Archives Division and focuses on the history of inventors unique to Monmouth County for a special look into local history. “This exhibit was showcased at our 22nd Annual Archives and History Day, which took place on Oct. 14,” said Hanlon. “We are proud to make our exhibit readily available to the public and to in turn, provide an opportunity to learn about the history of Monmouth County.” Visitors can attend the exhibit to learn about local history and some of the inventions that helped the local community develop over the years, contributing to what Monmouth County is today.
“The exhibit highlights a selection of both renowned and obscure inventions and their inventors,” said Monmouth County Archivist and Editor/Co-Curator, Gary Saretzky. It showcases the thousands of Monmouth County residents that have been awarded patents and others that conceived excellent ideas but never patented them, but have still greatly influenced daily life, said Saretzky. The exhibit, “New Jersey in Focus: Inventors and Innovators in Monmouth County,” will be open to the public until the summer of 2018. A catalog for the exhibit and a history quiz have also been created and are accessible to view and download on the Monmouth County Archives Division website at MonmouthCountyClerk.com/ Archives. The Monmouth County Library Headquarters is located at 125 Symmes Drive in Manalapan. For additional information, please contact the Monmouth County Archives Division at 732-308-3771 or CountyClerk@co.monmouth.nj.us.
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Howell Township’s Special Needs Holiday Bowling Party Was A Success
Interested Howell Citizens should complete the form on the district website at http:// www.howell.k12.nj.us or submit a letter of interest that includes address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, email address and three committee choices in order of preference. Please also include a brief statement indicating reason for interest in serving on the particular committees. Please note the committees listed above are anticipated. Upon re-organization the Board may add, delete, combine or realign the committees, however, all requests will be considered. To facilitate committee needs, appointments may be made prior to the closing date. Please apply as soon as possible. Apply by Mail or Email to: Mr. Ronald Sanasac Assistant Superintendent for Business Administration/Board Secretary Howell Township Board of Education P.O. Box 579 Howell, New Jersey 07731 Email: rsanasac@howell.k12.nj.us *Indicate Board Committee in subject line of email* Last Date of Submission: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
–Photo courtesy Howell Township Police Department’s Facebook page HOWELL – Howell Township PBA’s annual Special Needs Holiday Bowling Party! Took place on Dec. 1. Together with the Howell PBA and Police Department, Howell Lanes, and Howell School District K-8, over 150 children got to bowl with the Howell Officers while meeting with Santa
and Mrs. Clause! They were also provided with an amazing breakfast thanks to Dr. Renay Friedman. Each child was given a special gift from the officers due to the generosity of New Jersey Transit. This event was a perfect way to start the Holiday Season.
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Continued From Page 1 district to stay on top of the plan and make adjustments to anything that may need improvement or alteration. Currently, the district’s nursing staff consists of a Vice Principal or Supervisor, one Head Nurse, one Certified School Nurse in each school, and four part-time Registered Nurses. This staff is responsible for accommodating students, enabling them to live and go to school in a safe and healthy environment. The staff is responsible for helping the students make healthy food choices, teaching the staff about relevant food allergies, working with students, parents and doctors to create health plans for the classrooms and buses, training EpiPen delegates, and administering medicine, as detailed in the report. Additional responsibilities include catheterization, daily hearing aid checks, and administering mandator y health screenings to name a few. The district’s school nurses have many duties. Their work does not stop at giving students medicine; they ensure that everyone gets a good education of healthy choices and available health services while creating various health plans for all students. The report noted that in this past year, 445 Student Emergency Plans were developed, as well as 422 Individual Health Care plans and 277 Bus Emergency Plans. The nursing report presentation also provided detailed statistics on the number of students that utilized the various health services. For example, Donahue said there were an estimated 106,785 visits to the Health Office this year, with most of the daily activity seen at Middle School North and Middle School South. The report showed that 11,853 medications were administered, 1,302 sports physicals were processed, 1,586 medical updates were processed, 465 student accident reports were completed, 104 workmen’s
Woman Killed Crossing Shorrock By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A local woman succumbed to injuries after being hit while crossing the road, police said. Irene D. Perosi, 53, of Devon Court in Lakewood, was struck by a vehicle at around 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, according to a press release from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. She died shortly thereafter. James W. Howell, 66, of Toms River, was driving a 2010 Mazda south on Shorrock Road when his vehicle struck Perosi, police said. He then pulled over and called 911. Lakewood Patrolman Alex Guzman and Detective Brant Uricks from the prosecutor’s office responded. No charges have yet been filed. Police took the driver’s blood for testing and searched the driver’s vehicle and phone. The police report noted that there are no crosswalks at the location and the lighting was poor.
The Howell Times, December 16, 2017, Page 13 compensation forms were completed, and EMS was called 17 times. These numbers show just the range of work that the district nurses are responsible for and the magnitude of what they deal with on a daily basis. Donahue also noted that the nurses are trained to take appropriate care of students with special diagnoses, such as diabetes or asthma. There are 540 students with asthma and each one is re-
quired to have an Asthma Treatment Plan. There are also 15 students with diabetes district-wide, and all school personnel are required to be educated on this and nurses are required to develop health care and emergency plans for these students. In an effort to educate the students in addition to taking care of them, the nurses also provided 495 student specific trainings on how to administer an EpiPen. This kind of training could be extremely
helpfully for some those 401 students with allergies in the district if anything were to go wrong. Donahue noted that the nurses are developing their Professional Growth Plan to be in line with district goals and are conducting peer observations. Always working hard and reaching for excellence, she said the Howell School District’s nurses are hugely involved and do a lot to make life safe, healthy and happy for Howell’s students.
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Monmouth County Police Academy Graduates 25 Corrections Officers
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L to R: Deputy Warden Donald Sutton-Monmouth County Corrections Division, Christine Hanlon, Monmouth County Clerk, Freeholder Director Lillian Burry, Deputy Freeholder Director John Curley, Freeholder Serena DiMaso and Sheriff Shaun Golden
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FREEHOLD – Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is proud to announce the graduation of 25 recruits from the 35th Basic Course for County Corrections Officers. The graduation, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy on Nov. 21, comes after the completion of an intense 12 week curriculum that prepares recruits for careers as corrections professionals. “It takes dedication, courage and compassion to have a career in law enforcement,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency runs the Monmouth County Police Academy. “As these corrections officers join the ranks of professional men and women, those values will guide them in safeguarding lives and property and preserving peace in a correctional environment. I commend the family and friends of today’s graduates for the support they provided to each of these graduates during the past 12 weeks of transition from recruit to corrections officer,” Of the 25 recruits, 14 will serve at the Union County Department of Corrections, 10 will serve at the Middlesex County Department of Corrections and one will serve at the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Division. Training for the Basic Course for County Corrections Officers is coordinated by Staff Sgt. Christopher Citarella of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Division. Throughout the 12 weeks, the corrections officers engaged in physical training and drill and learned how to properly use firearms, batons, handcuffing techniques and mechanical restraints. They were
also trained in unarmed self-defense and emergency medical response. Classroom instruction included topics on law enforcement and ethics, stress management, contraband and evidence processing, characteristics of inmates and drug interdiction and identification. “These selfless men and women have committed their professional lives to serving in public safety and I applaud them,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and member of the Police Academy Board of Directors. “Their extensive training and personal character leave them well-prepared for a career in law enforcement and we are truly grateful for their efforts.” “The outstanding men and women graduating today should be praised for choosing a career based on service,” said Freeholder Deputy Director John P. Curley, a member of the Police Academy Board of Directors. “Being a corrections officer is challenging work but I have no doubt they have been expertly prepared thanks to the diligence and expertise of their instructors.” The presentation of awards went to Leigh D. Smith Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Division for marksmanship and academics, Kyle R. Reardon, Middlesex County Department of Corrections for physical training and Christian A. Paez, Middlesex County Department of Corrections for merit. To date, 690 corrections officers have completed the Basic Course for County Corrections at the Monmouth County Police Academy.
Santa Is Coming To Howell And Farmingdale This Christmas HOWELL – Look out for Santa as he makes his way to Howell and Farmingdale’s local neighborhoods this Christmas season! The local fire departments will be making their yearly Santa Runs to your area. Make sure to check which fire district you live in so you know when to expect Santa! District #1- Squankum Fire Department: Saturday, Dec. 23 beginning at 9 a.m.
District #2- Adelphia Fire Department: Saturday, Dec. 16 beginning at 10 a.m. District #3- Southard Fire Department: Each night Dec. 10-17 (weather permitting) at 7 p.m. District #4- Ramtown Fire Department: Saturday, Dec. 23 beginning at 10 a.m. District #5- Freewood Acres Fire Department: Sunday, Dec. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. Farmingdale Fire Department: Dec. 20 & 21, times to be determined.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Grow A New Brain With Blueberries, Chewy Food And Super Mario By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
If you want to know how to grow a bunch of new brain cells, termed “neurons”, and keep them as healthy as possible, let me tell you one quick thing about neurogenesis. Neurogenesis is the science of spurring the growth of neurons in your brain. Without neurogenesis, you’d be dead. In fact, we can grow as many new neurons as 700 a day. Scientists have found that several things actually help spur on neurogenesis. The bigger challenge, however, is keeping your new neurons. Neurogenesis is a dynamic process that reduces risk of Alzheimer’s, insomnia, anxiety, dementia and other cognitive problems. Avoiding foods high in glutamate and MSG will help you, and so will eating a clean, fresh diet of foods filled with a lot of what I call “light foods”; meaning plant-based salads and veggies that contain light from the photosynthesis process. Contrast that with ‘dead’ foods. Additionally, there are foods that are particularly adept at growing brand new neurons in our brains, while also activating protective pathways to nurture them and keep them thriving. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. What we choose to eat impacts our mind to some degree. The most potent neuron-loving foods include: green tea, berries, citrus apples, dark chocolate (all due to the flavonoids), blueberries (due to the flavonoids and anthocyanin), red grapes (because the skin has resveratrol), and wildcaught salmon and other fatty fish due to the DHA fish oils.
Researchers have oddly found that eating chewier foods as opposed to soft, mushy foods are helpful to neuronal growth. As you eat a baked potato (instead of mashed potato), figure that one out! On the topic of food, we also have well-designed trials to show that intermittent fasting, caloric restriction, and exercise promote the growth of new brain cells for you. So keep that up too. Everyone talks about enhancing BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) as a method of growing new brain cells and while that is still important, there is some new research that suggests that the hormone that makes you feel hungry, called ghrelin, may be the thing that triggers the whole birth of new neurons in the first place. On the topic of exercise, I definitely want you to go to Body Pump and Zumba, but you should also be exercising your brain too. By that, I mean engage in puzzles, math problems and spatial video games. This brings me to my next idea for you. How about playing Super Mario 3D? This particular video game (and also Super Mario 64) have been used in two important research studies on the brain, where it was proven that spatial video games increase brain activity in the hippocampal region and help you create new neurons. This gives us a whole new perspective when it comes to healing the brain and growing new healthy brain cells. So, try a big bowl of blueberries, a long work out, and then crash on the couch for some fun video gaming, and just feel your mind ignite with newfound brainiac-ness.
(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2017 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) WE BUY USED CARS - Any condition, any make, any year. We also specialize in buying Classic Porshe, Mercedes and Jaguar running or not, DEAD OR ALIVE. 609-598-3622. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of december 16 - december 22
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Being a diplomat is where it’s at. Be discreet and considerate. You are quite likely to get more than your fair share of attention during the week to come, so this may be a good time to dabble in social networking. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Operate in compliance with the laws of attraction. The people who are most strongly attracted to you are probably the best people to be with. You may be able to display your own form of genius as this week unfolds. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may feel the pinch in your pocketbook if you go along with your pals. There may be an incentive to begin a new study in the week ahead or you might receive sound advice that helps you meet your material goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Engaging with others can encourage you. Team up with others in the upcoming week to make progress. You have enormous vision and scope; be open and straightforward to be successful in negotiations or in agreements. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You reap what you sow Ask pertinent questions to uncover alternative routes to financial security. The week ahead could be a good time to plant ideas in fertile ground if you are hoping to receive a bountiful harvest. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could compare the mind to a battery, with intelligence as the terminal. Avoid trivial pursuits and apply your mental powers to something worthwhile in the week to come. Don’t get short-circuited by a passing whim.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week ahead co-workers could become friends or vice versa. Someone could invite you to join a team, to engage in a sports program or to travel. Every opportunity contains a hidden benefit of some kind. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The more dollars, the merrier. You might be partial to achieving material success in the week to come, but are just as willing to perform a few good deeds in your spare time. Spread good will as you earn more money. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you and a partner put your heads together you can increase your assets. This is a good week to focus on financial success. There may be some things going on behind the scenes that will work out in your favor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your work, job or health may be the center of attention in the week ahead. You are passionate about winning and may do so at any cost. You will leave no stone unturned to find the best way to achieve your goals. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your efforts to appear friendly and broadminded may have surprising consequences. Form may be given more weight than substance in the week ahead. Wait until the middle of the week to make major purchases. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might need to grab a robe to cover up the naked truth. In the early part of the week you might say more than you should in group settings. Your social life may be in top gear, but it is good to remember to be discreet.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Change Of Pace: Vibrant Beets Brighten Up A Traditional Hanukkah Dish By Wolfgang Puck
With the first night of Hanukkah around the corner, many friends have asked me for ways to cook something different for their home celebrations of the Festival of Lights. I certainly think about that question myself, since I always want to help make sure that my sons appreciate their own Jewish heritage. Cooking for Hanukkah typically involves foods cooked in oil, a symbolic commemoration of the one night’s oil supply that miraculously burned for eight nights when freedom fighters recaptured the temple in Jerusalem back in the second century B.C. So, most holiday menus feature pan-fried or deep-fried potato pancakes (latkes). But many health-conscious people today try to avoid carbohydrate-laden potatoes, so I started thinking about a possible substitute. My surprising discovery was that you could make delicious latkes using shredded beets, which have only about half the net carbs (a figure that represents the total grams of carbohydrates minus the total grams of fiber) in potatoes. Yet fresh beets, shredded and combined with simple seasonings, eggs and some flour, cook to a pleasingly firm yet tender consistency similar to that of potatoes, with a wonderfully sweet flavor and brilliant ruby-red color (or bright yellow one, if you use golden beets) all their own. Some people may be resistant to beets, remembering flavorless canned ones from childhood. If that is the case for you, fresh beets will be a happy revelation. One other memory you may have of beets is true, however: Their red juices can stain your hands or clothing. I suggest working over your sink and wearing kitchen gloves and an apron during peeling and shredding. And be sure to carefully pat the shredded beets dry with paper towels, so the pancakes will cook up crispier and won’t cause spattering in the thin layer of hot oil you use for cooking. At Hanukkah parties, potato pancakes are traditionally served with both applesauce and sour cream. With the flavor of my beet latkes in mind, I’d also like to share a homemade, honey-sweetened applesauce recipe that includes a pleasing note of spice from some whole yellow mustard seeds, which you can find in any well-stocked supermarket’s seasonings aisle. Simmered along with the apples, the little round seeds pop open pleasantly when you bite on them, adding a subtle touch of exciting flavor to the sauce. Serve the latkes and applesauce (and, yes, some sour cream, if you like) as a first course or the featured treat at your Hanukkah dinner. Or offer them anytime as a great side dish for meat or poultry dishes for the next several weeks of what I hope will be your very festive holiday season! BEET LATK ES W ITH HONEYMUSTARD APPLESAUCE Makes about 3 dozen
For the honey-mustard applesauce: 2 cups (500 mL) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced Fuji or Granny Smith apples, 2 or 3 apples 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened apple juice 1/2 cup (125 mL) honey 1/3 cup (80 mL) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 strip lemon zest, about 2 inches (5 cm) long 2 tablespoons whole yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon kosher salt For the beet latkes: 3 cups (750 mL) peeled and coarsely shredded red or golden beets, about 3 medium beets 2 large eggs, beaten until blended 3 tablespoons all-purpose f lour or gluten-free flour 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Canola oil, for frying About an hour before serving, start making the honey-mustard applesauce. Put the apples, apple juice, honey, sugar, lemon juice and zest, mustard seeds, and salt in a large, heavy-bottomed saute pan. Bring to a low boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking until the apples are soft enough to mash with the back of a fork, about 20 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a heatproof mixing bowl, remove the lemon zest, and use a potato masher to mash the apples to a coarse puree. Set aside. Start preparing the beet latkes about 30 minutes before serving. Put the shredded beets in a large mixing bowl. With several layers of paper towels, press down on them to absorb excess moisture, turning the beet shreds and using more towels as necessary to absorb as much moisture as possible. Add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to the beets. Stir until thoroughly combined. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add just enough oil to coat the bottom. When the oil is hot enough to flow easily when the skillet is tilted, use a tablespoon to scoop up a heaping spoonful of the beet mixture and place it in the skillet, gently pressing down with the back of the spoon to flatten it. Fry until the latkes are golden-brown, about 3 minutes per side, turning them with a small scratchproof spatula. When the latkes are done, transfer them in a single layer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat the process to cook the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary. Serve the latkes as a side dish with main-course meat, poultry or seafood, or as an appetizer on their own, passing the applesauce alongside.
(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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