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By William Clanton Throughout the recent months and now into the early spring, the skies over Ocean County have been lined with grey ominous smoke. The smell of burnt wood and ash could be smelled for miles. While this may concern many local residents, this is a very common procedure carried out by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. They are performing what is commonly referred to as prescribed, controlled or planned burning. It is a process in which the fire commission applies fire to a predetermined area, under specific environmental conditions. This is done in part to help prevent the formation of a wildfire through controlled conditions, by burning off underbrush. Underbrush are the small shrubs and trees, along with grass and leaves, that form within the undergrowth in a forest. These act as the kindling and “fuel” of the fire. Limiting this “fuel” greatly limits the chance of wildfire spreading. This also greatly reduces the intensity of possible fires and allows for effective fire suppression and protection.
–Photos by Bill Clanton, Jr. New Jersey Forest Fire Service workers create a controlled burn to get rid of some underbrush. Below, prescribed burns make fires manageable.
By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – All are welcome to the dedication ceremony of Barnegat’s newest monument, which will honor Vietnam veterans. (Vietnam - See Page 15)
Parents: Lacey Schools Went Too Far Suspending Kids Over Gun Pic
–Photo By Kimberly Bosco Parent Amanda Buronrallied thecrowd into a some what mocking stand ing ovatio n for the board after they came ou t from pri vate sessio n. By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – It was a battle against the board at the March 19 Lacey Board of Education meeting, and the question of the evening for the board members was: “Why can’t you answer our questions?” An auditorium full of passionate, disappointed, disbelieving - and sometimes irate - members of the Lacey community spent the evening holding the board accountable (Parents - See Page 5)
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Vietnam Monument Installation Set For March 29
| March 24, 2018
Meet Barnegat’s New Superintendent
By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – At a special meeting of the Barnegat Board of Education on March 14, officials announced the new superintendent-to-be as Dr. Brian Latwis. Latwis is the current Director of Special Education for Barnegat schools, appointed to this position three years ago. Many members of the special education department as well other staff were present at the meeting to sing Lawtis’ praise. A motion was unanimously passed by the members of the board to select Latwis as the next superintendent to succeed current superintendent Karen Wood starting July of 2018. The motion received a resounding round of applause from residents and members of the district. (Superintendent - See Page 4)
–Photo by Kimberly Bosco The libraryof the Barnegat High School was packed with residentsand members of the d istrict looking forward to welcoming the incoming superintendent.
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“First I would like to thank the Board of Education for having the trust and the confidence to afford me this opportunity,” said Latwis. “To say that I’m excited would be an understatement.” Latwis called his decision to apply to the position of Director of Special Education for Barnegat schools three years prior, “the best decision of my professional career,” as it was the stepping stone to his newest achievement within the district. “We have the potential to achieve some amazing things here and I’m confident that we will,” he added. Board President Scott Sarno noted that the
board is “ecstatic” to have Latwis as their new superintendent, come July, noting his enthusiasm and passion for what he does as a factor that made him stand out during the arduous interviewing process. Sarno said that there were 26 applicants for the position of superintendent, 22 external and four internal. Of the 22 external applicants, 7 were interviewed. All 4 internal applicants were also interviewed. From there, the choices were pinned down to four finalists, of which Latwis came out on top. The board noted that applicants for the position need to possess a PhD, a requirement which 50-75 percent of the applicants fulfilled. “We’ll be falling in line right behind you, working with you hand in hand, to get the district where we want it to be,” said Sarno to
Latwis, during the meeting. As per request from Barnegat Resident Jake Taylor, Sarno informed that the new superintendent’s starting salary would be $155,500 with a five year contract that allows for a 2 percent only raise each year. He also noted that the starting salary for Wood when she started 7 years ago was approximately $135,000. Since then, it has been raised to $160,551. Dr. Latwis will be continuing his position as Director of Special Education until his term as superintendent begins in July. The board has not yet decided on a replacement for the director position. Principals from a few of the Barnegat schools came up to give their congratulations to Latwis during the meeting. Principal Stephen Nichol
of the Barnegat High School said that he has been with the district for 15 years, “and I hope to have another 15 years working with you.” “I know he’s going to do a great job and I’m looking forward to working with him,” said Josh Toddings, principal of the Joseph T. Donahue School. Some residents and board members also expressed their disappointment at the meeting at the lack of transparency during the hiring process of the new superintendent. “Although I am disappointed that the committee has decided not to have input from the public or from the teachers…I do feel that of the four candidates that were presented to the full board, I do feel that Mr. Latwis was the best,” said board member Christine Harashinski.
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Continued From Page 1 for their actions, after the recent sentencing of three Lacey Township High School boys to four days in-school suspension. After posting a photo of firearms meant for a shooting range, the three boys received suspension for the post as it showed firearms meant for use by the students. In the wake of tragic events like the Parkland shooting, school officials are taking school safety matters extremely seriously. But this case poses a new question, at least for parents: At what point are these safety measures infringing on the civil rights of the students? Amanda Buron, local parent and family friend to one of the suspended boys’ family, said that the boys were originally sentenced to five days in-school suspension but it was knocked down to four after outrage from the community surfaced through social media. Buron noted that the boys were not even shown in the image that was circulating on social media. “I want to be an advocate for those students,” she said, noting that the school should not have the right to discipline what students do outside of school, as it is a violation of their First and Second Amendment rights. What began as a routine meeting of the board quickly became a battle between Lacey community members and a near-silent board. Board Attorney Christopher Supsie repeatedly informed the public that the board would not address or speak about matters of individual students, and intended to maintain confidentiality. Before public comment began, Superintendent Craig Wigley spoke a few words about civility, quoting George Washington and the rules of civility. “I grew up with respect for authority, and I adhere to the law and a disciplined environment,” said Wigley. “That is who I am and that is who I will be.” Wigley urged the need for civility in a community that cares for and respects each other, making claims that the past week has brought insults and people “trolling” his family as a result of the recent disciplinary action against the students. “I still remain, along with my colleagues, civil and loving to those who condemn without fact,” he added. Supsie also addressed the reason for the disciplinary action taken as dictated by the student handbook for the high school. “The district has been made aware that the language contained in the 2017-2018 Lacey Township High School Student Handbook has resulted in significant concerns regarding the rights of students within the district,” said Supsie. According to Supsie, the language in the handbook aligns the school’s actions with the Safe Schools Initiative, which outlines a zero tolerance weapons policy, signaling the need for harsher measures. Starting off public session was Republican Congressional candidate Mark McGovern. He’s running in District 2, which does not represent Lacey. “The email that you did send out… states plainly that no rights were violated and I’m here to tell you that you’re lying to us,” he said to the board. “I would like to see the board admit that they made an error and they’ve done something
The Southern Ocean Times, March 24, 2018, Page 5 they shouldn’t have,” said resident and parent Frank Horvath. This desire was mirrored by many residents who got up to speak at the meeting, noting that they want the board to admit that their actions legitimately infringed on the rights of the students. Some even called for resignations of those “responsible.” Also in attendance was Lanoka Harbor resident Ed Cardinal. Cardinal said his son is another student at Lacey Township High School that fell victim to the schools extreme safety measures. “My son had a sticker on his truck and he couldn’t take his truck to school unless he took the sticker off. It was a picture of a gun,” he said. “We didn’t think it was right but we didn’t want him to get in trouble for it, so we took it off.” He also noted that his son was later asked to remove his sweatshirt during school after a teacher referred to it as “a shooter sweatshirt.” “Nobody wants another school shooting, but I think a lot of us are in the same understanding that having a sticker of a gun on your truck…is not going to create a school shooter,” he added. On the legal side of things, Daniel Schmutter of Hartman & Winnicki PC and member of the Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) said that the board’s actions
were a clear “violation of free speech.” He noted that local ANJRPC members “are gravely concerned about what we’ve learned over the last week over what has been happening in Lacey Township.” Schmutter noted that the ANJRPC has recently sent the board two letters pertaining to each incident. The first one, dated March 15, was sent to the board regarding the violation of rights in the suspension of the three students for the social media post. The second letter discusses the violations of free speech with regard to the student’s truck sticker. Dozens of residents came up to speak, expressing their concerns. Tensions grew high as more and more people asked for answers and the board members kept quiet. One resident called the school a “left-wing propaganda machine.” Another labeled them as conspirators against legal rights, and some accused them of fear mongering. Buron even called them out for setting double standards for students and teachers. Buron explained that a high school football coach has a photo of himself with a rifle as his profile photo on his social media. She insisted that there is no difference between non-threatening and recreational theme of the coach’s
photo and the photo taken by the three boys. “We don’t want him to take it down, we support him,” she said. Buron said just wants the same to be allowed for students without the fear of severe consequences. From a united stance against the violation of student’s basic civil rights, the conversation slowly began to turn to the rights of parents and their ability to discipline their children. “Where did we give up that right to be a parent,” said resident and parent Lewis Fiordomondo, concerned that the board’s ability to discipline the students both on and off campus impedes a parent’s right to discipline their own child. Resident and parent Dale Hawk said: “I would like to see some amendment in those guidelines to stay out of my life unless my kid is hurting your school, our school.” Many parents had something to say along those lines, worried that the district was taking too much control. Some even suggested hiring and titling a new position for handling social media complaints. Despite the barrage of complaints brought forth from the public, not much common ground was found, as the board remained nearly silent throughout.
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Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Re-Appointed To The State Beach Erosion Commission CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TRENTON - The 9th District legislative delegation announced that Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf has been re-appointed to the State Beach Erosion Commission. The Speaker
of the General Assembly recently re-appointed the Assembly man with the start of the new 2018-2019 Legislative Session. “I accepted this appointment as a coastal legislator
with the understanding that protecting our beaches is a significant issue for my constituency and that serving on the commission would place me in a position to more effectively represent their interests,” added Assemblyman Rumpf. The Assemblyman further remarked, “The catastrophic damage caused by Superstorm Sandy graphically demonstrated how absolutely critical beach replenishment construction
and maintenance projects are to protecting lives, property and infrastructure from coastal storms. When assessing the devastation, it was clearly obvious that those municipalities where beach replenishment projects were more recently completed were more resilient, a testament to the overall success of the state’s beach replenishment program. “Effectively maintained beaches are also an eco-
nomic necessity for New Jersey,” added Assemblyman Rumpf. “To be economically competitive and successful, our state needs to play to its core strengths. Year in and year out, New Jersey’s pristine beaches remain key attractions and proven economic drivers for the state’s tourism industry which employs thousands of workers, ranging from small businesses on Long Beach Island to large casinos in Atlantic
City.” Assemblyman Rumpf, along with his 9th District legislative colleagues Senator Christopher J. Connors and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove, announced their support for a legislative initiative to prohibit offshore drilling for oil or natural gas in State waters. The 9th District delegation cited their serious environmental and economic concerns as representatives of a coastal district.
MacArthur Cosponsors Bipartisan Addiction Legislation From The Desk Of
Congressman Tom MacArthur WASHI NGTON, D.C. - C o n g r e s s m a n To m Ma cA r t hu r ( R-3 r d ) a n-
nounced he has cosponsored the bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and
Recover y Act (CA R A) 2.0 with Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH), Marsha Bla ckbu r n ( R-T N ) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This updated version of CARA will authorize approximately $1 billion in new funding to fight the opioid war and increases pe nalt ie s on ma nu fa c turers that don’t repor t
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District that was scheduled for Wednesday, March 28, 2018, has been changed to meet on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at 3:15 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District for the 2018-2019 school year. Formal action will be taken at this meeting. Frank J. Frazee, CPA Secretary, Board of School Estimate
suspicious orders or keep proper diversion protocols in place. In addition, it places a three day limit on initial prescriptions for acute pain, provides enhanced first responder training, increases funds for the treatment of pregnant woman and affected newborns, and funds the expansion of specialized
courts to treat our nation’s veterans. “The opioid crisis is devastating communities and families across the United States at an alarming rate. More than 174 Americans die as a result of overdose ever y day. As co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, I’ve heard cou ntless stor ies f rom
those who have lost loved ones because of substance abuse. Congress must do more to help ou r communities. This bipartisan legislation will provide critical resources to combat this epidemic and I’m grateful members of both p a r t ie s h ave c ome t o gether to support it,” said Congressman MacArthur.
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F EATURED L ETTER Earbuds, Blasting Music Actually Blasts Your Ears In March, we observe World Hearing Day, recognizing that 1 in 5 Americans have some sort of hearing loss. It is certainly alarming, as we watch the next generation of Americans pump up the music on the latest set of wireless ear buds. As audiologists, this is deeply concerning because music companies encourage children and teens to “experience the music” at loud volumes. I, too, am guilty of blasting music and attending a concert or two that left my ears ringing for days. But as a member of the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association, I feel compelled to note that once someone loses their hearing, he or she can’t get it back. Just look at all the rock stars who are now suffering
from permanent hearing loss, from Pete Townsend, to Eric Clapton, to Paul Stanley to Brian Wilson. Many of these musicians are now learning to lip read after suffering from hearing loss and tinnitus. Tinnitus occurs when the ear perceives sound, often in the form of ringing, even when no sound is present. When a child or teen blasts music through ear buds, it goes straight into their ears. The levels of the music they experience can be as damaging as attending concerts and can result in hearing loss and ringing in the ears. We must educate parents, teachers and children about how these earbuds can contribute to permanent hearing loss. Bob DiSogra NJSHA Member Brick
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You Fell? Please Call 9-1-1 One of the most common calls we get is for a “Fall” or a “Lift Assist.” We take these calls seriously. Whether you are hurt or just need help to get up, there is no need to apologize. Please don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1. Don’t wait for hours trying to get yourself or your partner up. This happens. We understand. We are all in or near the same boat. One day, after being on the floor, helping a patient, one of our members looked at me and said, “I need a lift assist.” I was sorry when she said she just couldn’t do this anymore but we are all going to get there. The point is – don’t feel bad about calling us. There are s ome w ays to decrease falls. If you have walker or cane, use it. You have some of those beautiful small decorative rugs? Get rid of them. For us, they make better wall hangings. Sturdy slippers with backs may not win you the glamour queen/ king award but they may keep you from falling. And, replace them if they are old. Socks are cozy and warm but they are slippery on wood and tile floors. As we get older we tend to “shuffle.” Pick up your feet especially on your carpeting. Not only won’t you trip on the carpet’s pile but you will increase the muscle tone of your thighs from the exercise. If you have weakness in your thighs, try walking like Groucho Marx. No? Really! Hold on when you first start doing it. If you don’t fall down laughing at yourself, it increases muscle and balance. If you peep in my window, you can see me walking like that around my house. I learned about this in physical therapy. The doctor told me I didn’t need a knee replacement. I needed to restore the muscles above my knees. What a relief! If you have fallen because you didn’t listen to me and still have those scatter rugs, or slipped on a wet floor, call us. If are not hurt, we’ll help you up and we won’t breathe a word
Letters Editoris a strong supporter of small to your neighbors. IfTo you The Take Russia hit your head we will help you up and suggest you let us take you to the hospital. You never know if a bump on the head is serious, especially if you take blood thinners and some other types of medications. If you have cuts and abrasions, we will bandage you. If you fell because you were dizzy or passed out, the reason for the fall could be more serious than the fall. We’ll ask you a bunch of questions to get an idea of what that might be and we will suggest you let us bring you to the hospital. If you fall frequently because of weakness in your muscles or joints, you may want to consider having someone to help you on a regular basis, like a home health aide. You can find an aide to come around regularly or a live in if that is necessary. It would be up to you. If you live lone, you might want to consider an alert button to wear around your neck or carry your cell phone everywhere. If you have a garage door code (don’t lock the door to the garage) or a front door code (don’t lock the screen door), you can give it to the police. The police and the EMS ambulance will receive it when called to your house. It prevents us from having to break-in, in order to help you. We are the busiest squad in Ocean County, answering as many as 10-14 calls a day, sometimes more. We need more volunteers. There is no free EMS without volunteers. We really do appreciate your financial contributions each year, but if you want to keep us going, consider joining our EMS squad. No experience necessary! You’ll be CPR certified, and get regular training, a uniform and some experience. HCBEMS needs you! Don’t forget to recycle newspapers and magazines, phone books and aluminum cans at the recycling center behind HCBEMS building. Stay well and on your feet! Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS
Seriously Or Lose Votes So, the House Intelligence Committee just dishonestly shut down the committee’s Russia investigation. Should I be surprised? Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was fired, right after speaking out about Russia. Should I be surprised? Help me understand how these actions are not partisan games. Help me form a conclusion that “party ahead of country” is NOT what members of the House are running on the citizens. It seems that those not running for re-election are speaking the truth, like Rep. Tom Rooney on the House Intelligence Committee. I agree with him on his declaration that the committee has “lost all credibility” on this Russia investigation. It shouldn’t take a retirement to show political courage—it should be the job of every elected official, of both parties. I demand that my elected officials take the Russia investigation seriously and act in our country’s best interest. Personally, I wish I could vote tomorrow. But I will be voting some people out this election cycle. Sean Ryan Toms River
New Budget Act Gives More Than “Crumbs” The word “crumb” is synonymous with minuscule and insignificant. Crumbs are the microscopic food particles that the servers in my restaurant wipe off each table, before seating a new group of customers. They are not meaningful or important, and the staff at my Seaside Park restaurant, The 3 C’s Luncheonette, do not mind crumbs as they are swept from the floor and thrown away. You can imagine my surprise when I heard Nancy Pelosi refer to thousand dollar bonuses and increased wages for workers as “crumbs.” As I talk with staff and patrons, many have expressed optimism about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) was a leader in fighting for. Thanks to this new tax cut, I can give my employees a raise and will be able to invest more in new equipment for the restaurant. Congressman Tom MacArthur
businesses and has visited us here plenty of times. I don’t know how Nancy Pelosi and supporters of hers, like Andy Kim, could be so out of touch with the American people, that they would call these tax cuts “crumbs.” The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act means real savings for my small business and more money in the pockets of my employees. If this is what qualifies as “crumbs” to Nancy Pelosi, and Andy Kim, then I suggest that they introduce themselves to the real working middle class of America, who were just delivered real tax relief thanks to Congressman MacArthur. Gail Coleman Councilwoman Seaside Park
Vegetarianism Trending Worldwide With three crippling nor’easters battering our East coast in quick succession, we all look forward to March 20th, first day of spring, balmy weather, and flowers in bloom. It’s also a superb occasion to replace animal foods on our menu with healthy, delicious, eco-friendly vegetables, legumes, grains, and fruits. The shift toward healthy eating is everywhere. Fast-food chains like Chipotle, Quiznos, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, and Wendy’s all offer plant-based options. Major publications and popular websites tout vegan recipes. Google CEO Eric Schmidt views replacement of meat by plant protein as the world’s #1 technical trend. The financial investment community is betting on innovative start-ups, like Beyond Meat, or Impossible Foods. Even Tyson Foods new CEO sees plant protein as meat industry’s future. Global Meat News reports that nearly half of consumers are reducing meat intake. Indeed, per capita red meat consumption has dropped by a whopping 25% in the past 40 years. Every one of us can celebrate spring by checking out the rich collection of plant-based dinners and desserts in our supermarket’s frozen food, dairy, and produce sections. An internet search on vegan foods brings rich rewards. Henry Traconi Toms River
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–Photo courtesy Stafford Township Woman’s Club, Inc STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Woman’s Club, Inc. (STWC) welcomed new member s at t hei r Febr u a r y 18 meeting. Mary Lou DeMaria Berhang, Gloria Kula and Rhoda Preissman from Manahawkin, plus Jean Tunes of Barnegat were installed at this meeting. New members installed in the fall of 2017 included Yvonne Bamberger (Manahawkin) plus Gina Flash and Adele Leder (Barnegat). Fire Prevention information and a very informative discussion was led by Heidi Michel, Stafford Township Fire Marshal following the new member installation STWC is a non-profit Federated Woman’s Club affiliated with N.J. State Federated
Woman’s Club (NJSFWC) and the General Federation (GFWC) located in Washington, D.C. Join us to have the opportunity for friendship, enjoyment and fulfillment helping others while working together. Club membership also opens a window for you to have a voice in policy making, involvement in local, state as well as an international affiliation through GFWC. STWC meets monthly (3rd Wednesday) at 1 p.m. at the Stafford Community Center located at 775 East Bay Avenue. Club Meeting agenda is followed with committee reports and announcements plus a program of interest. For more information, call Susan at 609296-5222.
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MANAHAWKIN – Rowan’s Brianna Angellella (Class of 2013) ran the 2nd leg of the Prof’s 4x400 relay team (4:03.15) and placed 4th in the 800m run at the Bomber Invitational at Ithaca College this winter.
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Surf City Police Department’s Easter Egg Hunt
SURF CITY – Be sure to join us for our 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. (or until the last of the eggs are found). The event is free, and it is geared towards younger kids. We will have small Easter baskets on-hand for the egg-hunters to use. If you plan to bring your own basket, we ask that it’s not too big, as we want to ensure there will be enough eggs to go around! Please note our event location has moved to Veteran’s Park, but it’s only a hop, skip, and a jump away from our old location at Borough Hall. We’re excited for this move, as it has more hiding spot options, which will make it more interesting, and provides more room for the kids and families to roam. Veteran’s Park is located on the east side of Long Beach Boulevard between 11th Street and 12th Street. If you are driving to the event, parking is available on Long Beach
Boulevard, as well as the side streets. Please do not block driveways and do not park within 25 feet of the crosswalks (this is important for the safety of those crossing). For those who have attended our event in the past, we will continue to recycle and reuse the eggs. For those who have not attended before, a special area will be set up where kids can open their eggs, see what special treats they collected, and drop the eggs into a box. We will provide bags for the kids to take their goodies home in. Additionally, there will be a few “golden eggs” hidden. The children who find these eggs will get to pick a separate, special prize. As always, we recommend carbo-loading on delicious pancakes at the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company’s pancake breakfast fundraiser before the event or even after. Their event runs from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and is located at the firehouse on Long Beach Boulevard at 7th Street. For more information on their event, check out their Facebook page.
Barnegat Democratic Club Discusses Opioid Crisis
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Democratic Club will be discussing the opioid crisis and how it is being met with in our schools at their March meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Barnegat Community/ Recreation Center. We will also have a guest speaker who will speak about some of the programs being implemented in various towns in Ocean County, including the Youth Prevention Coalition and a Sports Saturday program This will be of interest to teens, young adults, parents, grandparents and other interested residents. Your attendance is encouraged. Light refreshments will be served.
Southern Athletics Successful At Powerlifting Championships
MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional High School Athletics on placing second at the USPF New Jersey State Powerlifting Championships on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at St. Joseph High School in Hammonton, NJ. The team is coached by Southern Regional Alum Dylan Larson (Class of 2008). The athletes in their respective weight classes are: 132-Devin Scucci (1st); Pete Fabian (2nd); 148-Rob Gagliardi (3rd); 165-John Dolphin (1st); 198-Zach Otte (2nd); 220-Joe Miele (1st); Sebastian Cervetto; 242-Mike Levine; 275-Terrick Grace (2nd); SHW-Jayden Smith (3rd); Female - Lauren Bakker (2nd).
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Stafford Makes Counterfeit Arrests
By Jennifer Peacock STAFFORD – Stafford Police arrested and charged four out-of-area persons with offenses related to using counterfeit money at a local business March 14. Police received a report that four persons were attempting to purchase items at The Beauty Store in Stafford Square with $100 counterfeit bills. Police were provided with the description of their vehicle, a black 2003 Honda Accord, and quickly apprehended them on Route 72 near Route 9. Gregory Cooper, 19, of North Brunswick,
was charged with forgery, conspiracy, and possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). Shaquille Hargrove, 22, of Newark, was charged with forgery, conspiracy, and possession of CDS. Wayne Grant, 20, of Orange, was charged with possession of CDS. Nygee Brown, 18, of West Orange, was charged with forgery, conspiracy, and possession of CDS. They were processed and released, and must appear at Ocean County Superior Court.
Cardboard Box City
SOUTHERN OCEAN – Cardboard Box City on April 27, 2018 is a Family Promise fundraiser to increase awareness concerning homelessness in Southern Ocean County. Participants in the event experience sleeping overnight in a cardboard box, a tent or a vehicle and are exposed to what it may be like not to have a home. Dinner, games, activities, and continental breakfast are included. There is a registration fee of $10 that is due
by April 13 and participants are asked to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges that are brought to the event on April 27 between 5 and 6 p.m. The money that is raised supports the Family Promise Mission of reducing family homelessness in Southern Ocean County by empowering families to become self-sufficient. Information and forms can be found on the website FamilyPromiseSOC.org by selecting Cardboard Box City 2018.
Barnegat Democratic Club Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive
BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Democratic Club and Municipal Committee are proud to be hosting its 9th semi-annual blood drive, and the 5th Annual Spring Blood Drive facilitated by the Red Cross (the Democrats also host a blood drive in the fall on Columbus Day). The drive will be held during Easter week, on Monday, April 2, between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Barnegat Community/Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Avenue (just behind Town Hall and the police station). You can register at redcrossblood.org. Walk-
ins will also be welcomed. In the wake of all the gun violence and natural disasters occurring throughout the country, donating blood has become even more essential and immediate. Blood is always being sent to wherever the tragedy or disaster occurs, so our local supplies of blood are always being depleted and need to be replenished. Please find it in your heart to help save a life, in fact save multiple lives, since a pint of your blood can be used for several purposes and save 3-4 lives.
Bus Trip To See Mets VS Phillies
WARETOWN – Join Ocean Township Recreation for a bus trip to Citizens Bank Park on August 16 to see the Mets vs Phillies. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The bus departs at 4:30 p.m. from the Frederic A. Priff Elementary School parking lot, 139 Wells Mills Rd. in Waretown. This cost is $54, which includes transportation and a game ticket. Tickets are in Section 243 Rows 6, 7, and 8. A $40 non-refundable deposit is due to reserve your spot.
To purchase tickets submit registration form with payment to: Township of Ocean Recreation, 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, NJ 08758. Make checks payable to: Township of Ocean Recreation. Once payment is received there are no refunds! Don’t delay! These tickets will not last long. You may bring food and coolers on the bus. Coolers must be “soft-sided.” Camden Yards permits ticket holders to bring in food and unopened plastic bottled non-alcoholic beverages.
Spring Cleaning Clothing Drive
STAFFORD – The Stafford Galaxy Soccer Team is collecting: • Wearable and usable clothing (men’s, women’s, and children’s) • Shoes, belts, handbags • Stuffed animals and bicycles • Linens, bedding, curtains, towels, and pillows • Backpacks and briefcases We want what you don’t need! Please place all items in a tied trash bag when donating. No
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Family Communication Workshop Presented By Southern Ocean Chamber
By Kimberly Bosco SHIP BOTTOM – Join the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce for a Family Communication workshop on March 29 at 2 p.m. on the second floor of the SOCC Visitor Building, 265 W. 9th St. As part of the Chamber’s Founded in Family program, the SOCC is partnering with Stockton University to bring focus to family businesses and legacies that have been cultivated in the LBI region. The workshop intends to facilitate communi-
cation and understanding of family workplace dynamics. Professor John Boyle, MBA, Certified Public Accountant and teacher of Managerial and Financial Accounting, will be speaking at the program. Boyle also has much experience dealing with family businesses in the private sector. This program is free, and SOCC members will get preference. To RSVP, contact info@ sochamber.com, call 609-494-7211 or stop into the visitor center. For more on the 104 year business organization, go to visitLBIregion.com and follow on social media.
Southern Regional High School Scholarship Kick-Off Breakfast
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Scholarship Program entered its 33rd year with a Kick-Off Breakfast on March 9. Thirty-seven donor organizations have been with the program since its inception in 1986. Sixty-seven donor groups attended the breakfast including 14 new donor groups that have begun scholarships this year. Superintendent Craig Henry began the morning event thanking the community for its support and affirming the confidence the community has in the students of Southern Regional. Former graduates Eric Sharkey (Class of 2008) and Anthony Vincent (Class of 2011) spoke to the group about what the scholarships they received
as seniors meant to them. The Southern Regional High School Select Vocal Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Mrs. Carolyn Placa, provided the entertainment. Last year, 308 graduating seniors received 1,129 scholarship awards from 305 local donor organizations. The total scholarship money awarded to last year’s graduates was $585,312. Scholarship Night for the Class of 2018 is scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2018 It is not too late to join this amazing group of donors. Anyone interested in adding a scholarship to the program should contact Mrs. Cheryl Barrett at 609-597-9481 ext. 4412 or by e-mail at cbarrett@srsd.net.
25th Anniversary Events At The Barnegat Library
BARNEGAT – Join the Barnegat Library for its 25th anniversary on Saturday April 14th! At 10 a.m., come see the Cattus Island Live Animal Show, a live animal talk presented by Cattus Island County Park. Join a Naturalist from Cattus Island County Park as they dispel the myths and fears of reptiles. They will be bringing live snakes and turtles. We will ex-
plore the characteristics and conservation of these native species. This program is sure to inspire a young nature lover, for ages 4 and up. Please register. At 12:30 p.m., join us for Lulu the Clown! Join in the celebration of the Barnegat Library’s 25th anniversary with a fun, interactive clown show for kids of all ages. Please register.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation will hold its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday March 25, 2018 at the Waretown Lake. Children ages 6 and younger are asked to meet at the lake by 12:45 p.m. Their hunt
begins at 1 p.m. sharp. Children ages 7-12 are asked to arrive at 2 p.m. Their hunt begins at 2:15 sharp. Light refreshments will be provided to all children free of charge.
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
TUCKERTON – The Zonta Club of Southern Ocean County will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Guiding Light House on Friday April 20, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at Tuckerton Masonic Lodge 4,122 Church Street in Tuckerton.
Tickets in advance or at the door are $8 for adults and $5 for children 5-12. Children under 5 are free. Proceeds will be donated to Guiding Light House, which provides housing and support services for women veterans. For tickets, call Diana at 609-296-3198.
A Night Of Dancing
FORKED RIVER – Join the Lacey United Methodist Church, 203 Lacey Rd., for a night of dancing, silent auction, refreshments, and music by DJ Bill on Saturday, April 28 from 6-10 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person. Tickets will be available after worship or call the LUMC office at 609-693-5222. Tables can also be reserved in advance.
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Free Program For People With Diabetes
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Are you a person with Medicare living with diabetes or know someone who is? Take control of your health through a free and fun six-week workshop series. Meet others going through similar experiences and learn about diabetes and its risks, preventing complications, healthy eating, exercise, medication management, dealing with stress and depression, action planning, and much more. Graduates from this program have lost weight, modified their eating habits, started walking, and got their blood sugar levels under control. “The most important things were the meal planning and nutritional information, exercise, and sharing of information among the participants,” said Evie, a local workshop graduate.
The free diabetes self-management workshop series will be offered at Little Egg Township Community Center on 319 West Cala Breeze Way in Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Workshops will be on Thursdays, April 5 to May 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Healthy refreshments and free literature will be provided. To register, call Jarmaine Williams at 732955-8168. All attendees must register by the second workshop session. Meals on Wheels of Ocean County and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services are partnering with Quality Insights to offer this free workshop series. It is part of the national Everyone with Diabetes Counts (EDC) program, which is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Learn more at qualityinsights-qin.org.
Southern Regional Alum News
MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations SRHS Wrestling Alum Zach Wilhelm on advancing to the semi-finals of the NCAA Division III Nationals in Cleveland, Ohio. Zach placed 4th in the 157 weight class. Zach was named an All American for the 2nd consecutive year for Stevens Institute of Technology Congratulations Southern Regional High School Track and Cross Country Alumni Kaitlyn Mooney, Coast Guard Academy, and Nick Nocco, Rowan University, on being named All Americans at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track Championships. Both Kaitlyn and Nick are on their college’s DMR team for indoor track. The Bears finished 7th and the Profs finished 4th. Both schools DMR teams were named All Americans. Kaitlyn also placed 5th in the 3k run. She was named an NCAA All
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Burn:
Continued From Page 1 Prescribed burns are used commonly on public lands in order to improve forest health, and reduce larger wildfires, according to the Forest Fire Service. These burns are both effective economically as well as safety wise for local residents. They also allow for forest disease and pest control as well as an overall improvement of land.
These burns are carried out all throughout the state and country. Most recently, Cloverdale in Barnegat, Wells Mills in Waretown and sections of Manchester have had these burns carried out. These burns will continue to take place through the end of March. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) is a division of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection within the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. The Service is under the direction
of the state fire warden and by their staffed headquarters in Trenton. It was originally founded in 1906 with their primary focus being on wildland fire suppression and protection in New Jersey. The Forest Fire Service is currently one of the largest firefighting departments in the state of New Jersey, covering well over 3.15 million acres of both private and public land statewide. The service is staff by 85 full-time employees and a very large part-time force, providing
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both protection and wildfire management. “Since 1906, the Forest Fire Service has protected property, lives and infrastructure by creating defensible space and strategic fire breaks near developed areas,� said Greg McLaughlin, Acting Chief of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. The prescribed burns are performed in order to help prevent the start and spreading of wildfire. They most commonly take place between the months of October and March. These burns make it much easier for later prevention and fi re suppression, as they greatly reduce the risk well before the prime of the wildfire season. The season typically begins in the early spring when the fallen leaves, branches and twigs are in abundance. Springtime in our area is commonly dry, windy and warm. With limited new foliage growth and an abundance of dry underbrush and viable fuel, forest fires around this time tend to form and spread much faster. The Pine Barrens and Pinelands region of southern New Jersey is probably one of the most susceptible regions to forest fires due to its regional fire dependent ecosystem. The region is dependent on these wildfires for the releasing of seeds for reproduction. Controlling the buildup of fuel in the region is beneficial to the forests health. Each year the Forest Fire Service responds to well over 1,000 wildfires all throughout New Jersey. A good amount of these fi res threaten local home, business and wildlife all throughout the Pine Barrens, coastal marshes and New Jersey mountains. These fi res involve hundreds of fi refighters, both staffed and volunteer as well as many pieces of equipment. The Forest Fire Service has the state of New Jersey split up in three main divisions. These divisions focus primarily on portions on north, central and south New Jersey. They are labeled as divisions A, B and C. (Ocean County falls under the central New Jersey division, or B division.) These larger divisions are then broken down into smaller more localized divisions. A district forest fi re warden is then placed in charge of one of the divisions and is responsible for recruiting and training fi re crews and the issuing of burning permits. There are 269 district forest fi re wardens statewide with more than 2,000 trained crewmen under them working on an hourly basis. In 2016, the Forest Fire Service responded to 1,065 wildfi res, 75 percent of which were a quarter-acre or smaller. The largest was a 464-acre fi re in Bass River State Forest in Burlington County. In 2017, the Forest Fire Service responded to 753 wildfi res, 74 percent of which were a quarter acre or smaller. The largest was a 3,477-acre fi re in Wharton State Forest, Burlington County. As for 2018, the Forest Fire Service plans to have prescribed burns on approximately 30,000 acres of state-owned property and land. This includes state forests, parks and wildlife management areas, as well as other government lands. They are also planning on providing general assistance to private landowners and nonprofit organizations to help mitigate the wildfire risk. Barnegat Township was the first township (Burn - See Page 15)
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Continued From Page 1 The dedication ceremony will be held at noon on March 29, which is Vietnam Veterans Day. The monument will be installed at Barnegat’s Gazebo Park at the corner of Route 9 and West Bay Avenue. The monument is a “thank you” to the men and women who served in the armed forces in Vietnam, paid for entirely by a Vietnamese refugee and her husband, Thy and James Cavagnaro. She was a year old when her family fled in 1975. She said she decided to give back by funding the creation of this monument, and by hosting regular “thank you” dinners for small groups of Vietnam veterans in town. Thy Cavagnaro said she does not solicit or accept donations for this. “We would love for as many people to attend as possible, to show our Vietnam veterans how much they’re supported and appreciated. They are the true VIPs of our event,” she said. There will be many guests in attendance, such as: The keynote speaker, Jonathan T. Gilliam, has a military background with various groups, and appears as a commentator on Fox News and other venues.
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Continued From Page 14 in New Jersey to have a Forest Fire Council as a town municipality. Woodland, Waterford and Manchester are also jumped on board, following the footsteps set out by Barnegat. Bill Brash, the man responsible for birthing this program in New Jersey, came up with the idea for such a council through the inspiration by a very similar concept adopted by the state of California. The Barnegat council adopted a lot of the same ideals and inter-workings similar to the program in California. The general
The Southern Ocean Times, March 24, 2018, Page 15 The national anthem will be sung by Ron Brooks, “an east coast legend, having performed with Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen,” who has sung the song at professional sporting events. He is the first double amputee Eagle Scout, and a representative of George H. W. Bush’s a thousand “Points of Light.” The bugler, Josh Lathrop, is also an Eagle Scout, and an Army Specialist. The Exercise Tiger Association will be partners in the event to provide official commemorative pins and other gifts for Vietnam veterans. Their National Executive Director, Susan Haines, is flying in from Missouri for our event. Huy Nguyen, the president of the Vietnamese American Community of South Florida, and the architect and sculptor of the Vietnam War Memorial in Orlando, FL. Dr. Hung Nguyen, the president of the NJ Vietnamese American Community Association. After the ceremony, there will be a celebration hosted by the Barnegat American Legion Post No. 232. If you go: When: March 29, noon Where: Gazebo Park in Barnegat, the intersection of Route 9 and West Bay Avenue.
premise behind it is to keep residents well informed and safe during a wildfi re. The New Jersey Fire Safe Council helps with aid and the bringing in of grant funding as well as outreach and mitigation alongside the Forest Fire Service. If you are curious and would like to be regularly updated about the Forest Fire Service and their efforts you can sign up for their text or email notifications by visiting: public.govdelivery.com/accounts/ NJDEP/subscriber/new. The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry also provides notice through its Facebook page: facebook.com/newjerseyforests.
Fish And Chips Dinner FORKED RIVER – A Fish and Chips Dinner will be held on Friday, March 30 at the Forked River Presbyterian Church. Seatings will be at 4:30 or 6 p.m.Take-out service will be available at this time. The Captain’s Inn will cater the dinner, offering baked gluten-free or battered cod, seasoned cottage fries, coleslaw, and biscuits. Chicken fingers will be available for children. Home-baked desserts and coffee/ tea/juice will top off the meal.
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tomed to normal environmental sounds such as traffic noise, the hum of a refrigerator or air conditioner, natural sounds or background conversation. Therefore, when you begin to wear hearing aids, it is necessary to re-educate your brain to practice selective listening and learn once again to choose only those sounds you wish to hear and ignore the rest. It is important that you wear your hearing aids as much as possible. This is the best way for you to get used to them and the way that they work. This also helps you to become more skilled at recognizing sound direction, learning what hearing aid settings work best in different situations and using visual clues in different hearing environments. Patience is the key. Your friends and family can be very helpful in the whole listening process. Encourage them to speak to you in a normal voice without over annunciating or over emphasizing their lip movements. If for some reason, you continue to find the adjustment to be difficult, your hearing health care professional should be happy to answer any questions that you have and help you solve any of your hearing-related problems. So, if you are sitting on top of the fence looking at sheep grazing in the pasture and wondering whether you have a hearing problem, the odds are - you do. The majority of patients with hearing problems can be fully and most appropriately helped with the use of properly fitted hearing aids. Approximately 80 percent of adult patients with complaints of hearing problems cannot benefit from medical or surgical treatment but can be helped with amplification. Take the next step and call your hearing aid professional for a complete evaluation.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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We’re doing something wrong because, as a nation, we spend twice what other comparable countries spend on health care, but we have the lowest life expectancy. Worse, we have the highest infant mortality rates. Our medical system is expensive, slow, inefficient and at times miserably incompetent. It’s not me saying this, I’m just passing along news from a JAMA study that was just released. Today I’d like to get back to nature. I’m going to share the best teas for various health concerns. Teas are gentle but they contain powerful natural compounds that man has relied on for eons. If you have a medical condition, please make sure your practitioner or local herbalist or acupuncturist weighs in for you. The teas I mention below are sold as commercially prepared teabags or you can learn to make them yourself. If you want help with cancer and immunity. - Many good animal studies prove that EGCG in green tea can slow down the growth of many cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Angiogenesis slows. If you have chronic infections or cancer, talk to your oncologist about taking this because timing is important if you’re on chemo. If you want help remembering. - Gotu kola is for your brain baby! It boosts memory and helps with age-related cognitive decline. I have my own refreshing recipe for Mint Hibiscus Memory Tea. If you’d like to watch my video, I’ll make this ex-
act tea for you. Watch at suzycohen.com/ hibiscus-tea If you want to sleep. - Lavender tea is the best option. It works like prescribed tranquilizers, meaning it activates your natural sleep hormone called GABA. Rose petals can do the same thing! I crawled out of bed one night in my jammies to make Lavender Rose Sleep Tea. Watch my video: suzycohen.com/lavender-rose-tea If you have diabetes or want to lower blood pressure. - Rooibos tea is excellent at cleaning capillaries and there are many of these tiny capillaries that lead to your retina. I think it’s great for both blood pressure and vision. Rooibos, has no caffeine. It contains chrysoeriol which helps reduce blood pressure. You might also consider goldenseal or dandelion, two of Mother Nature’s best diuretics. If you want to relieve nausea. - Ginger tea is easy to make, and it does not have caffeine. It contains numerous biologically active compounds including gingerols which act like medicine in the body. You can grate fresh ginger into some water and simmer it for a few minutes. It’s also a potent anti-inflammatory for joint health. Allergies and Sinus Problems - The herb stinging nettles is a very common natural way to deal with allergies. It’s a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory herb. It helps with hay fever according to some well-designed trials. You should ask your practitioner about this if you’re interested. It’s a natural diuretic by the way so be careful if you take HCTZ or furosemide.
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Annual Night Of Food And Fun STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Lions Club is hosting the Annual Night of Food and Fun on April 27 from 7-11 p.m. Come out to Calloway’s Restaurant and Bar to join in the event! The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children. There will be unlimited pizza for three
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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College is helping students combat the growing trend of “food insecurity” with its Helping Hands food pantry on campus. A grand opening ribbon cutting was held March 14, but the pantry has been open for students since February. “This pantry was creat–Photos courtesy OCC ed to assist college stu- (L to R) Ocean County College students and members of dents as they battle with the Tau Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Aiza Nageeb and something very extreme, Sophia Crawford (Toms River), wait to cut the grand opening food insecurity. For many years now, Ocean County ribbon near the Helping Hands Food Pantry in Ocean County College has wanted to College’s Student Center on the Main Campus in Toms River. have a food pantry for its students in need. power bars; Chef-Boy-R-Dee, SpaghettiOs Another meal program was established in and canned vegetables and fruit; boxed drinks 2012, Pay It Forward, to help our students. along with fruit and tomato juices; packaged However, we knew the campus needed more. nuts, trail mix, fruit snacks and dried fruits; The Tau Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and chips, pretzels, cookies and Goldfish.” (national honor society) partnered with the Checks can be made out and mailed to: Ocean Student Life Office to finally make this dream County College, with “Helping Hands” in the a reality,” said Alison Noone, assistant director memo, Office of Student Life, OCC, P.O. Box of student life at OCC. 2001, Toms River, NJ, 08754. The food pantry is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Tau Iota’s executive board has worked Mondays and Thursdays at the Larson Student vigorously the past few months fundraising, Center on the main campus. Food insecure communicating with local food pantries, students must show their student ID. stocking food, and much more. Thanks to the Surveys across the country have shown a support of Student Life, Tau Iota is one step growing trend of “food insecure” students at closer to accomplishing our goals: making a two- and four-year colleges and universities. difference in the lives of our peers, every day. OCC is asking the public help their students This project has made an impact on many of by making donations of nonperishable food the board members as we worked day and items and checks. night to make this happen. However, receiving The pantry needs single-serve, individual- emails from students expressing their gratitude ly packaged pull-tab servings. They need: makes it all worth it,” Aiza Nageeb, president “cheese or peanut butter crackers, beef jerky; of the Tau Iota chapter of PTK at OCC, said. instant macaroni and cheese; applesauce, For more information, contact Noone at 732pudding, and fruit cups; cereal, granola, and 255-0400, ext. 2138, or anoone@ocean.edu.
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By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Stafford Township has made some changes to the Dial-A-Ride bus service, eliminating runs where ridership has been consistently low or nonexistent, according to Township Administrator Jim Moran. “We’re eliminating Saturday and the 5:30 [p.m.] run, because we have no ridership… one or two people generally,” said Moran at the March 13 council meeting. The Dial-A-Ride bus is generally used by seniors, those traveling to or from work, to doctor’s appointments, or to run errands. Moran said that there are typically no doctor visits on Saturdays (as most offices are closed) and that the small ridership on that day consisted of shoppers. “There’s just no substantive usage; it’s very intermittent and very small even when it exists,” and a lot of weekend ridership also consists of picking individuals up from nursing homes, said Moran. “They’re [nursing homes and assisted living centers] profit business, they should be running their own busses,” he said. Many of them do, but some opted against because the township was providing the service already for free.
Moran noted that, after studying a year’s worth of data on the Saturday ridership for the bus, it determined that virtually nobody used the bus for medical visits. “Then we looked at work, and maybe one trip [for work] in any given one week period,” on a Saturday, he added. After studying data on the 5:30 run, the township found similar results. “They’re ghost towns, there is nobody on the bus,” at those times. Despite the low ridership during these particular times, the bus would still go through its regular route. “We’re running $20,000 in overtime a year, just to run Dial-A-Ride,” he said. By getting rid of Saturdays and the late 5:30 run, Moran noted that there is a nominal impact on the ridership and provides significant cost savings to the township. The considerable cost in overtime is due to a lack of drivers and difficulty in finding more drivers. “We’ve had this problem for years, this isn’t a new problem,” he explained. The bus will have its last run of the day at 4:30 p.m. and start up first thing in the morning as usual, five days a week.
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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) The Goddard School on Route 70 in Toms River - Is hiring for multiple full time and part time positions! We provide a warm, loving environment for children ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. We are looking for fun, energetic teachers. Must be available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30am-6pm. Looking to hire immediately. Salary based on experience. Benefits include Paid time off, 401K, and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about our available positions or to set up an interview call 732363-5530 or email your resume to dtomsriver2nj2@goddardschools.com. Housecleaners Wanted - $15/Hour (Lavallette). The Ocean Beach Rental Agency is now hiring responsible, friendly, people to clean summer rental properties. We provide all supplies and equipment. This is a full summer commitment. Saturdays are required. Apply in Person any day between 10am and 4pm at the Ocean Beach Rental Agency located at 3170 Route 35 North in Lavallette, NJ Questions? Call Brenda: 732-793-7272. A valid driver’s license and personal transportation is required. Pay is on the books, not in cash. No exceptions. (17) Experienced Landscaper - Who has experience in all areas of residential landscaping. 30-40 hours a week. No lawn cutting. Own transportation. Brick 732-678-7584. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, Ask for Mel. (14) AVIAN Is Seeking A Lead Test Engineer - To support test and evaluation (T&E) of the US Navy’s Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) systems, on behalf of the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Program Office (PMA-251). For a full job description, please visit our website at www. avianllc.com. Position ID #1432. (16) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA’s/CHHA’s to provide excellence in care to our residents on our Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing units. If you are looking for an environment that rewards excellence, provides a fun work environment you should look no further! Part Time 11-7 C N A – E/O weekend/or weekend package Skilled Nursing Unit. 1 FT 3-11 CHHA (e/o weekend) 1 position – Assisted Living. 1 PT 11-7 CHHA (e/o weekend) (1 Position – Assisted Living. Weekend commitment positions on all 3-11/11-7, Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Special weekend rates available for weekend commitment positions. Full Time positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, Paid Time Off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n)
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Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (14)
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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing interiors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-899-4470 or 732-814-4851. Thank you. (13)
Part Time Food Service - We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers am and pm shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers. We are a well established retirement/healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. Rate of pay starts at $9/hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (t/n) LPN – Every weekend (32 Hours/ bi-weekly Pay). The Pines is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o. Excellent starting weekend rate. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n) Counter Help Wanted - Part time hours. Manchester Dry Cleaners. Call Dave 732-657-4421. (47) Registered Nurse – 30 Hours a week The Pines is looking for two compassionate RN’s to provide care to residents in our skilled nursing/rehab community. Minimum 1-2 years experience required as well as experience with EMR. One RN 7-3 (30 hours a week e/o Competitive starting rate and excellent benefits package including health, dental, life, vision, PTO time, and 401(K). Part Time or Per Diem RN positions available on 3-11 shift. For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-8492047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (t/n)
Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. See our 2018 specials on our website. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (17) Cleaning Lady - Insured. I clean one house a day so that I can give your home the attention and care it deserves. I only have a few openings left, so call while they are still available. References (15) upon request. 848-210-5710.
Electrician - Licensed/Insured. Will do the jobs the big guys don’t want. Free estimates, senior discount. Call Bob 732608-7702. LIC #12170. (11) RC Hammer Home Improvement/ Handyman - Experienced in all phases of home repair/improvements. Reasonable rates. Reliabel work. No job too small. Insured. NJ LIC #13VH07304600. Call Ric 908-330-6146. (13)
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Gardening For Seniors - Specialize in maintaining and planting home gardens at reasonable costs. Replacement plants, perennials, bird and garden supplies. Organic plantcare. Help for DIY’s. Richard and Joe, experienced master gardeners. 732-232(16) 8144. Free garden advice.
Accounting and Tax Services LLC Tax preparation and small business accounting. Reasonable rates. 732-506-9272. 1201 Rt. 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753. (15) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n)
Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) BUY DIRECT FLOORING - 26oz. commercial and DuPont stainmaster carpet $12 yd.installed. RITZ Luxury Vinyl $2.75ft.installed. Quality remnants. Free no pressure estimates 732-504-9286. (14) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) P o l i s h W o m a n W a n t s To Clean Your House - 732-7949555. Free Estimates. (16) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (11)
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The Shoppes At Smithville Adult Day Trip
LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is offering an adult day trip to The Shoppes at Smithville, located in Galloway, New Jersey on Thursday, April 12. Lunch is on your own!
Enjoy a relaxing and fun day at the Historic Towne of Smithville! Walk the beautiful cobblestone path and explore the forty unique shops and boutiques, such as the Candle Shoppe, Christmas
Shoppe and Tomasello Winery. The bus will depart from Gille Park at 9:30 a.m. and the cost of the trip is $6. Residents can register at the Lacey Township Recreation Department, lo-
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Southern Alum Kristina Raylman And the OCVTS Performing Arts Academy PTSO Invite You To See...
From The Tony Award winning Songwriters of Ragtime and Anastasia, this is a joyous 90 minute Caribbean Fairy Tale in rousing song and dance. At its heart, Once On This Island is the story of a young woman who fights and endures the ultimate sacrifice to make the World a better and more inclusive place!
MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Girls Track & Field Alum Kristina Raylman placed 2nd in the Pole Vault for Stockton University at the 2017-2018 NJAC Indoor Championships on February 19, 2018. Kristina vaulted 10’6 to take 2nd for the Ospreys.
WHEN: Sunday April 22, 2018 ~ 3 PM Matinee WHERE: Bus departs at the OCVTS Toms River Center in the morning at 10:30am. We will take the bus into the city, have lunch (on your own) and see the show at the Circle in the Square Theatre on 235 West 50th Street. NYC PRICE: $119/person - includes bus to NYC from OCVTS Toms River Center, located at 1299 Old Freehold Road, Toms River and an Orchestra ticket to see ‘Once On This Island,” and gratuity. Make checks payable to PAA PTSO. If you are interested – contact Kevin O’Brien at OB559@comcast.net or call 732-600-6993. Payments must be sent to Kevin O’Brien at 485 Myrtle Ave, Brick NJ 08723. SEATS WILL BE FILLED ON A FIRST COME (PAID)-FIRST SERVED SYSTEM
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Lifeguard Training At St. Francis Community Center BRANT BEACH – St. Francis Community Center, located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township is offering Lifeguard Training. Lifeguard Training starts Wednesday, April 11 and runs through to Sunday, April 15. Do you want to be a lifeguard? This course is certified by the American Red Cross. You must have strong swimming ability. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and Preventing Disease Transmission. All participants must complete the following prerequisites: Swim 300 yards continuously in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl,
using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing-propellant kick; 100 yards of breaststroke; and, 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke using rhythmic breathing Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke; surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet; retrieve a 10 pound object; return to the surface; and, swim 20 yards back to starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute 40 seconds. If you have concerns about your ability to complete the pre-requisites, please schedule a swimming skill evaluation by calling the pool reception desk at 609-4948861 ext. 187. For registration and pricing information please call St. Francis Community Center at 609-494-8861 or visit stfranciscenterlbi.org.
Ocean County Library To Present Essential Oils LONG BEACH ISLAND – Ocean County Library will present Essential Oils 101 at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, March 26 at the Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Ave. in Surf City. Presenter Joan Colandrea will offer an enlightening introduction to what essential oils are, their benefits and how to use them safely and effectively. Attendees will also learn how essential oils
can help improve a family’s physical wellness and conditions as well as their many potential benefits in everyday life. There will be demonstrations and giveaways during the program. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call the Long Beach Island Branch at 609-494-2480, or visit Events & News at theoceancounty library.org.
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Surf City Fire Co. Events
SURF CITY – Visit the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. for various events throughout the spring and summer months. Events will be held at the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS, 713 Long Beach Boulevard. For more information call 609-494-6127 or visit surfcityfire.org. On March 31, 2018, join us for a Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8 a.m. until noon. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10. Hop on over to the firehouse for all you can eat pancakes! Also served are sausage, coffee, tea, orange juice, cocoa, and milk. Visit with the Easter Bunny! The Auxiliary will have baked goods and crafts available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Surf City Vol. Fire Co. #1 and EMS.
On May 19, 2018, join us for Get LBI Running 2018, a family friendly 5k run or run/ walk. All proceeds benefit the Surf City Vol. Fire & EMS. Race starts at 9 a.m. at the Surf City Firehouse. The price is $35 for the race fee and a race shirt. Race Shirts are also available online for separate purchase for non-participants. Register online at runsignup.com/ Race/NJ/SurfCity/GetLBIRunning2016. On May 27, 2018 and July 1, there will be another Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. until noon, The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10, On July 17 and August 21, join us at the Surf City Firehouse for a Flea Market and Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at no charge! There will be inside and outside vendors, a silent Auction, our famous Bucket Raffles, hundreds of
new donated items, gift cards for the bucket raffles, refreshments, beverages, and baked goods available. Come for new and nearly-new items, along with crafts, books and much more also for sale. Bring your family and friends to this very popular annual event. Every Monday from June 18, 2018 to August 27, 2018, come out to the Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. to noon at no charge! Come for local produce and artisan crafts displayed and available for sale in the firehouse parking lot. There will be organic produce, as well as local fresh baked goods and breads also available. There will be different vendors each week. This event is rain or shine! Come support local businesses and enjoy browsing through the arts and crafts vendors. Singers and musicians also perform weekly, as available.
Understanding Myofascial Pain
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By: Stefanie Armstrong, DPT, In-Home Physical Therapist
ithin our bodies is a continuous layer of connective tissue called fascia. Fascia is a three dimensional web of tissue found throughout our body that plays a major role in the following:
local or referred pain, reduced flexibility, tenderness to touch, popping and clicking, limited movement, and muscle weakness without atrophy.
1. Helps maintain structural integrity
The answer to the question above is simply no. If you suffer from myofascial pain, there are noninvasive treatment options available to you, including injections directly into the trigger point, NSAIDs to assist in managing your pain levels, massage therapy to reduce spasms and improve tissue extensibility within the muscles and physical therapy to prescribe an appropriate exercise program. Since myofascial pain has been linked to many types of pain, from stiffness or a deep, aching pain in the muscle to headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, low back pain, pelvic pain, and arm and leg pain, it is imperative that you work closely with your physician to rule out any other possible causes of pain.
2. Supports and protects the surrounding structures 3. Acts as a shock absorber 4. Transmits movement from muscles to bones There are three layers of fascia: superficial fascia, deep fascia and visceral fascia; all of which have different functions and roles within our body. The superficial fascia is found just underneath the skin and is responsible for storing fat and water, acting as a passageway for lymph, nerve and blood vessels. The deeper layer of fascia is the tougher fibrous tissue that is responsible for covering and permeating the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia itself doesn’t have blood vessels; however, it has receptors that detect the presence of pain in the body. The deepest layer is considered the visceral fascia which is responsible for holding organs in their cavities. With overuse or injury, this connective tissue may tighten and contract creating undue pressure on muscles, nerves, bones or organs. This area of injury is often referred to as a trigger point. Myofascial pain syndrome is defined as a localized painful musculoskeletal condition affecting any skeletal muscle in the body, characterized by trigger points. Trigger points by definition are simply a taut band of skeletal muscle that is often felt as a “knot” within the muscle. These taut bands tend to be very sensitive to even light pressure, creating pain not only at the injury site, but also in various other areas of the body (referred pain). It is even common for an individual to experience symptoms that appear totally unrelated to the original injury. Individuals who suffer from myofascial pain may experience poor sleep habits,
DO YOU NEED TO HAVE SURGERY TO TREAT MYOFASCIAL PAIN?
HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Physical therapists are trained specialists that work with individuals to recognize the source of pain, identify trigger points and address any contributing factors to myofascial pain such as poor postural awareness, workplace ergonomic and biomechanical imbalances. Physical therapists can utilize a number of different techniques including soft tissue mobilization to improve tissue extensibility, strengthening through therapeutic exercises to restore muscle function, stretching exercises to improve postural awareness, modalities such as ultrasound and electrical stimulation to reduce pain as well as utilize techniques such as myofascial release. WHAT IS MYOFASCIAL RELEASE? Myofascial Release is a technique, utilized by physical and massage therapists, to address connective tissue restrictions within the body created by trauma, poor posture or inflammation. It is a hands-on approach that utilizes gentle, sustained pressure to the restricted area for
a minimum of 2 minutes, which allows the affected tissue to undergo histological length changes. After a series of length-tension changes occur, the affected tissue will become soft and pliable, resulting in restoration in biomechanical alignments, pain reduction and improved mobility. At All-Care physical therapy, we are trained to identify fascial/soft tissue restrictions that may be impeding quality of movement and limiting quality of life. Please feel free to contact one of our offices regarding any questions.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast
For the week of march 24 - march 30 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t look back. Show that you are the one who can get things done by taking definitive action and giving a maximum effort. Others may be comforted if you assume the role of leader this week. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Take what you can get. You should set aside some extra time to spend with a loved one as schedules may conflict later in the week. Only purchase items that have some lasting value. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Put your best foot forward. The key to getting ahead with a new romantic prospect lies with making a good first impression. Career and business matters may fall into a rut in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shake things up. Usual hobbies or pastimes may not cut it this week as you long to try something new and adventurous. Throw caution to the wind as hesitation is your only enemy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is an excellent week to update or upgrade tools which may soon be out-of-date. Don’t let a minor problem get more attention than it’s worth. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ve got all the time in the world. Move at the pace that is most comfortable and you’ll have no trouble fulfilling obligations this week. Keep a cool head even when it seems that the clock is against you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Timing is everything. The stars may be trying to tell you something when someone is always there when needed and has all the right answers. Follow what you feel in your heart this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Keep your ambitions within reason or you could quickly get overwhelmed by trying to do too much. A loved one may need attention this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Go with the flow. You may not agree with the current consensus, but it is easier to go along with the crowd. It may be to your benefit to keep opinions under your hat this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Play fair. You may gain a short-term edge by using cutthroat tactics, but you’ll lose a lot of respect in the long run. Be content as too much ambition doesn’t suit your needs this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only thing to fear is fear itself. Overcoming doubts is the only obstacle that stands in the way of achieving goals this week. Set the bar as high as you like, and then rise to meet it. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Change may be in order. Fight off the tendency to put things off and get the ball rolling on new projects and plans. Put the past behind you this week, as your focus should be on the future.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Spring Ahead With Vegetarian Chili By Wolfgang Puck “Spring ahead! Fall back!” That’s the simple memory device we’ve all been taught to remember which way to reset our clocks when daylight saving time begins (on the second Sunday in March) or ends (on the first Sunday in November). The practice aims to give people an extra hour of sunlight after their working days during springtime and summer. I always think of daylight saving time’s arrival as a sign that the bounty of spring, beginning March 20, will soon be filling up the stalls in farmers’ markets. Yet, I’m also aware that we’re technically still in the middle of winter, and bitter cold spells and even snow can still suddenly come in early March - something I’ve been well aware of ever since my two oldest sons chose to pursue their university educations in Massachusetts and upstate New York. So at this time of year, I like to think about preparing dishes that still have the power to warm us up and comfort us if the weather turns chilly, yet still hold hints of the sunnier, warmer, longer days soon to come. And today I’d like to share that exact type of dish in my recipe for vegetarian three-bean and quinoa chili. Any bean stew such as this one is, of course, a perfect choice to cook when the weather is threatening outside. It calls for long, gentle stovetop simmering, which transforms the kitchen into a warming, welcoming place and fills the entire house with rich aromas. The chile peppers that season the stew add their own uniquely warm flavor to the mixture; though I quickly have to add that this recipe isn’t overly spicy, and you can certainly cut back on the chile quantities if you prefer milder results. The beans themselves are a perfect example of the kind of stick-to-your-ribs food that will keep you feeling warm and satisfied for hours. And the quinoa, an ancient Incan grain that has become widely available and popular in recent years, adds more sustenance, being higher in protein and dietary fiber than brown rice. But what about spring flavors? Look first to the fact that this is a vegetarian recipe, so it will very likely taste to you - and rest in your stomach - far lighter than traditional meaty versions of the dish. Lighter, brighter elements of the dish, including a generous amount of fresh lime juice and garnishes such as tomato salsa, sliced avocado, green onion and cilantro, also evoke warmer months. The result is a surprisingly fresh-tasting, healthy chili that is not only a perfect way to welcome spring but also an ideal dish to enjoy as you start thinking of getting into shape for swimsuit season, which is just months away. VEGETAR IA N THR EE -BEA N A ND QUINOA CHILI Serves 8 to 10 1 pound (500 g) dried white beans 1 pound (500 g) dried black beans 1 pound (500 g) pinto beans
3 dried guajillo chiles 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons pure chile powder 1 cup (250 mL) tomato paste 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) canned crushed tomatoes 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 gallons (5.75 L) vegetable stock 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) quinoa 2 jalapeno chiles, halved, stemmed, seeded and deveined, and minced 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 3 ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped green onion, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 cup (250 mL) prepared tomato salsa, for garnish 3/4 cup (185 mL) thinly sliced fresh jalapeno chiles, or pickled jalapenos, for garnish The night before you cook, pick through each batch of beans, removing any debris or misshapen beans. Rinse the beans put into separate large bowls, and add cold water to cover by at least 2 inches (5 cm). Leave to soak overnight, adding water as needed to keep the beans covered. The next day, put the guajillo chiles in a bowl, add enough hot water to cover, and leave to soak for 20 minutes. Drain. Carefully slit open the guajillos, and remove the seeds. Put the guajillos and a little soaking liquid in a blender, and puree to a paste. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside. Drain the beans, and set aside. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onion, and saute, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute briefly until fragrant. Stir in the cumin and chile powder. Stir in the tomato paste, and saute, stirring until it darkens slightly, about 30 seconds. Add the drained soaked beans. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, with their juices, the guajillo puree, salt, and enough vegetable stock to submerge the beans completely. Cover the pot securely and cook, adjusting the heat to maintain a simmer, until the beans are cooked through and tender but still firm and whole, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the quinoa, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, adding more stock if needed. Stir in the minced jalapenos, lime juice and maple syrup. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring often. Taste and, if needed, add a little more salt. Arrange the avocado, sour cream, green onion, cilantro, salsa and sliced fresh or pickled jalapenos in bowls to serve as garnishes. Ladle the chili into individual serving bowls, inviting guests to garnish their servings to taste.
(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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