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–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The next photo is of Frank Servidio, 12 from Stafford, and Brick Memorial senior Max Morrison, who are at the welding simulation booth. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Frank Servidio, a sixth-grader from Stafford, came to the Ocean Count y Vo cat ion al Te ch n ical School Career Discover y Day at t he Br ick ce nt e r because he is interested in 3D printing and cars; but he
also got the chance to experience welding by reaching into a booth through a safety wall. “It was pretty fun and really helpful to see what it’s like to weld,” Servidio said. “Now I’m also interested in welding.”
E x p o si ng ele m e nt a r yand middle-school kids to the 30 programs available to high school students is what the annual event is all about, said OCVTS Communications Director Jean Sullivan. (Vo-Tech - See Page 2)
Meet Echo, Brick’s Newest K9
By Chris Lundy BRICK – A recent graduate joined the ranks of the Brick To w n s h i p P o l i c e Depar tment. Echo, a German shepherd, recently completed his training and has been assigned to Patrolman Scott Smith.
Echo is now capable of tracking and patrol work, according to a press release from the township’s police department. There are opportunities to continue training to specialize in other areas. Training included agility, handler pro-
tection, officer protection, verbal command control, socialization, t racking scent, and building clearing. The t raining was overseen by Toms River’s Sgt. James Reilly, with assistance by Sgt. Paul Catalina of Brick Township, and Patrol-
man Anthony Carafa of Allenhurst. Echo was one of the dogs who graduated from a training program and went on to departments in Ocean and Monmouth counties. The role of the K9 is as varied as that of
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Mayor: 2019 Goal To Improve Lives In Brick By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Andrea Zapcic was named new council president and Lisa Crate was named new council vice-president during the Township Council Reorganization Meeting held recently. Zapcic has been a council member since 2014 when she was appointed to the seat vacated when Mayor John G. Ducey took office. Later that year, she won the remainder of the term in an election. She was elected for a full term in 2015. Crate has served on the council since 2016 and was its vice president in 2017. Brick had no council seats up for election in November, so in addition to Zapcic and Crate, fellow Democrats Heather deJong, Marianna Pontoriero, Paul Mummolo and Art Halloran were seated at the dais beside lone Republican Jim Fozman. During his opening remarks, Mayor Ducey said his focus for 2019 is family. “Family means a lot of different things to different people,” he said. “To me, family is about love, it’s about support, and it’s about improving the lives of your family members.” The mayor said he has his immediate family, his family of township employees, and his “largest family,” the residents of Brick. “No matter how small, there is always love; no matter how big, there is always support, and no matter how overwhelming, you always try to improve the lives of your family,” he said. “We are Brick and we are family, so treat everyone with respect and kindness, and treat them as if they were your family,” Ducey said. “2019 will be a great year for all of us.” During the reorganization meeting, the council voted on dozens of resolutions, from establishing 2019 meeting dates, designating (Improve - See Page 2)
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Continued From Page 1 Now in its fourth year, students from all over Ocean County started arriving at the Brick Center at 9 a.m. on a recent Saturday, and as they entered, they received Career Passports that led them on an adventure through career exploration, she said. Af ter wa rds, st udents would bring their fully stamped passport to OCVTS admission representative Nicole Wallner where they would play Plinko and win a prize, such as a $5 bakery gift certificate, a t-shirt, sweatshirt or water bottle. “This way they feel like they walked out a winner, and they get something free from OCVTS that promotes our programs without even knowing, because when they complete the passport they have seen a lot of our programs,” Wallner said. All the programs had hands-on activities. For example, while visiting the culinary arts program, kids got to decorate a cupcake under the watchful eyes of seniors (currently enrolled in a OCVTS program) and staff members. If they visited the fashion desig n classroom, kids got to create a fashion sketch; in a green screen area, they could create a short video; and those who were interested in photography could get their passport photo taken. Dan Arnold of Barnegat brought his two sons, Ryan, 11 and Devin, 8 to see computer engineering, but stopped to
decorate a cupcake first. “We smelled the food and we couldn’t resist,” Arnold said. “My daughter attends OCVTS in Toms River, so we’re doing this so the kids could see the computer lab.” In the automotive classroom, Toms River high school junior Andria Walsh was studying a wheel alignment schematic. “I plan to attend the University of NW Ohio for high-performance motor sports,” she said. “A friend introduced me to cars in my freshman year and I have a passion for it.” OCVTS also offers three full-time academies, seven accelerated programs for adults, and several hundred adult evening classes, including cooking, fitness, computer skills and much more. During the Career Discovery Day, the Academy of Law and Public Safety held police arrest procedures with the help of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit. In the robotics lab, High School seniors Joe Cafiero of Lacey, Matthew Posemato of Bayville, Sierra Reilly of Lacey and John Tirpak-Winters of Forked River were demonstrating the basics of robotics and computer modeling programs to dozens of interested students during the event. The day also featured face painting, nail art, games, prizes and much more. To learn more about programs offered by OCVTS, visit OCVTS.org.
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Continued From Page 1 professionals, establishing a cash management plan, authorizing appointments to various boards and commissions, and much more. When Zapcic called for a vote on the resolutions, Fozman asked that a resolution approving a four-year contract with Transport Workers Union Local 220 be pulled from the agenda. Fozman said he had received a three page “scathing” anonymous letter delivered to his home “detailing many horrible allegations regarding abuse behavior towards employees, one of which has to do with the contract on the agenda.” Since the letter was addressed to council members and copied to Mayor Ducey, “this allegation of gross misconduct must be taken very seriously,” he said. Fozman made a motion to pull the item from the agenda until an internal investigation could be completed. None of the other
council members seconded the motion. TWU Local 220 President John Menshon said letters that are sent anonymously usually don’t carry too much weight “I feel that if there was abuse as alleged, [either I or the vice president] would have gotten wind of it...I don’t know how much merit that letter has,” he said during public comment on the resolutions. “When I get an anonymous letter, I’ll look into it, but if someone’s not willing to put their name to it, chances are it could be a political stunt - you just don’t know,” Menshon said. Brick resident, former mayoral and Board of Education candidate, Robert Canfield, said if the letter mentioned a specific person or event, the person who wrote it might fear retaliation. “In my personal opinion, I would say it is something that should be looked into and something that should be investigated,” he said. The next council meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
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Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) cosponsored H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a sweeping package of pro-democracy and anticorruption reforms that will put the power back in the hands of the American people by ending the dominance of big money in politics; making it easier, not harder, to vote; and ensuring that politicians actually serve the public interest. H.R. 1 offers the most transformational and comprehensive democracy reforms in more than four decades, following through on Democrats’ election promise to clean up the chaos and corruption in Washington. “As promised, the very first bill I cosponsored in Congress was
H.R.1, the For the People Act, which makes major, meaningful reforms to strengthen our democracy by fighting dark money in politics, increasing election security, improving voter registration systems and enacting badly needed ethics reforms,” said Congressman Kim. “The For the People Act will restore the American people’s voice and power in our democracy by returning us to a government of, by and for the people.” H.R. 1 makes critical reforms across three key areas: 1) Voting Rights • Improve Access – H.R. 1 expands access to the ballot box by taking aim at key institutional barriers to voting, such
Bill Would Fight Corruption And Make Elections Fair as burdensome registration systems, limited voting hours and many other roadblocks. H.R. 1 creates automatic voter registration across the country, ensures that individuals who have completed felony sentences have their full rights restored, expands voting by mail and early voting and modernizes the U.S. voting system. • Promote Integrity – H.R. 1 fights back against Republicans’ assault on voting rights by committing Congress to restore the Voting Rights Act; prohibiting voter roll purges like those seen in Ohio, Georgia and elsewhere; and ensuring that discriminatory voter ID laws do not prevent Americans citizens from exercising their rights. H.R. 1 also ends partisan gerrymandering to prevent politicians from picking their voters and making
Americans feel like their voices do not count. • Ensure Security – H.R. 1 ensures that American elections are decided by American voters without interference by foreign adversaries. The bill enhances federal support for voting system security, particularly paper ballots, and increases oversight over election vendors. 2) Campaign Finance • Guarantee Disclosure – H.R. 1 shines a light on dark money in politics by requiring any organization involved in political activity to disclose its large donors, which will break the nesting-doll system that allows big-money contributors and special interests to hide their spending in networks of so-called “social welfare” organizations. • Empower Citizens – H.R. 1 levels the political playing field for everydayAmericans, empowering
individuals with a multiple matching system for small donations and allowing the American people to exercise their due influence in a post-Citizens United world, while reaffirming that Congress should have the authority to regulate money in politics. The new system of citizen-owned elections will break special interests’ stranglehold on politics and enable Congress to advance an agenda that serves the American people. • Strengthen Oversight – H.R. 1 ensures that there are cops on the campaign finance beat that will enforce the laws already on the books. H.R. 1 tightens rules on super PACs and restructures the Federal Election Commission to break the gridlock and enhance its enforcement mechanisms. It also repeals Mitch McConnell’s riders that prevent government agencies from requiring com-
monsense disclosure of political spending. 3) Ethics and Accountability • Fortify Ethics Law – H.R. 1 breaks the influence economy in Washington and increases accountability by expanding conflict of interest law and divestment requirements, slowing the revolving door, preventing Members of Congress from serving on corporate boards and requiring presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns. • Impose Greater Ethics Enforcement – H.R. 1 gives teeth to federal ethics oversight by overhauling the Office of Government Ethics, closing registration loopholes for lobbyists and foreign agents, ensuring watchdogs have sufficient resources to enforce the law and creating a code of ethics for the Supreme Court.
Reinforcing Our Fight Against Global Anti-Semitism From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) reintroduced critical bipartisan legislation to provide the U.S. State Department with more diplomatic tools and support to combat the global rise in anti-Semitism. “We are seeing a precipitous
rise in anti-Semitism around the world, manifested through acts of violence against Jews and synagogues, insults, slurs, threats, and criticism of Israel that meets the criteria of what Soviet refusenik and religious prisoner Natan Sharansky
called the ‘three Ds’: demonization, double-standard, and de-legitimization,” said Smith, a co-chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. “The U.S. must be a world leader in standing against this menace, and my legislation would help us redouble our efforts to fight global anti-Semitism.” Smith’s legislation - the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act (HR 221) - upgrades the position of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
at the State Department, a leadership position created and required by Smith’s original provisions of the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004. The provisions also created the Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the State Department. Smith’s bill would also mandate the timely nomination of a Special Envoy, as the position has been vacant for over 700 days and was empty for long periods in previous administrations. “Now is the time to fill this position and provide all the
support necessary to carry out this all-important mission,” Smith said. “The eyes of the world are looking to us to be the leader in the fight against anti-Semitism.” At a glance, under Smith’s bill, the Special Envoy position: Would be elevated to the rank of Ambassador at the State Department and report directly to the Secretary of State; Would be the primary advisor to the U.S. government in monitoring and combating anti-Semitism; Would not be saddled with
duties irrelevant to combating anti-Semitism, or “double-hatted”; Must be filled (if vacant) by requiring the president to nominate a Special Envoy within 90 days of the bill becoming law and not later than 120 days after the position becomes vacant. Smith was joined by original cosponsors of the legislation Reps. Brad Schneider (D-IL), House ForeignAffairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY), Peter King (R-NY), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Lee Zeldin (D-NY), Nita Lowey (D-NY), and Key Granger (R-TX).
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E DITORIAL Resolve To Use Social Media Better I’ve seen a few friends make New Year’s Resolutions to quit Facebook or social media in general. (I fully expect them to come back by March.) Social media, and Facebook in particular, can be fun and useful, providing you use it right. Don’t share anything too private. Don’t feed the trolls. Have you ever heard anyone say: “My opinion completely changed after that argument I had online with a
complete stranger.” Don’t share or click on clickbait. You can usually tell by the headline that it’s going to lead nowhere. Don’t share memes about important subjects. They’re pointless unless they’re jokes about TV shows or something like that. If you cut down on those bad habits, your experiences on social media will be greatly improved.
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and effort to attend training and to reach out to state and federal lawmakers on behalf of their communities’ children.” Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education, the state-level public body that regulates public education, has approved resolutions to honor the work done by local school board members. “Local school boards oversee their communities’ education programs and work with chief school administrators to set goals for our children’s education,” said Al Miller, president of the Monmouth County School Boards Association. “With more than 5,000 men
January marks School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, and the Monmouth County School Boards Association Officers adopted a resolution commending the dedication and effort of local school trustees throughout the county. “School board members devote countless hou rs to their communities and public education, on behalf of children. They do this without receiving any compensation,” states the Monmouth County School Boards Association’s resolution. “Many local board members dedicate extraordinary amounts of time
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and women serving on the state’s local boards of education, school board members constitute the largest group of public officials in New Jersey.” “School Board Recognition Month was designed to thank current and former school board members for their dedication on behalf of, and service to, their communities,” said Daniel Sinclair, New Jersey School Boards Association president. “New Jersey’s local school boards serve as the community’s voice in setting goals for their schools.” As an advocacy and service organization for the state’s local boards of education, NJSBA is spearheading statewide School Board Recognition Month effort. T he National School Boards Association began School Board Recognition Month in the early 1990s, and various other states followed suit by dedicating one month of the year to recognize the contributions of local board members. Al Miller Board Member Howell Board of Education President Monmouth County School Boards Association
Pipeline Project Needed I am submitting this letter in hopes that my fellow community members recognize the need for natural gas projects like Williams’ Northeast Supply Enhancement. The urgency for clean energy continues to grow. We need the NESE project to match this demand. I’ve been fortunate enough to gain a well-rounded understanding of the energy crisis in the Northeast both by having a career in the industr y and by having friends who oppose pipelines. Having a solid knowledge base and listening to differing opinions has led me to the conclusion that reliable and clean energy is the most sensible option for
1. To Editor drum up fear to name a few financial our future. No one canTo deny Either: Letters The that the NESE project is expected to transport enough natural gas to serve more than 2 million homes and businesses in the Northeast. Being an environmentally conscientious person, I know meeting this need with natural gas is a better alternative to burning oil or coal. In addition to being environmentally beneficial, I know the NESE will be a fantastic asset for this region by driving economic benefits and bringing nearly 3,000 jobs to our local communities. That means families and businesses will benefit. As a resident of the Northeast, it’s hard not to support a project that has such a positive impact on my community. I sincerely hope that my friends and neighbors will take a close look and ultimately join me in supporting this important project. Peter Collins Jackson
Violence By Americans Worse Than Perceived Threat By Immigrants For all those people who support a shutdown for a border wall, you better understand why people like me will be perfectly okay with a long term shutdown. Will people suffer? Yes, but suffering is a relative term. I can guarantee you that there is unimaginable suffering going on that wall supporters, and the public at large fail to see. Allow me to help you understand. There are two different types of people who support a wall and there are two different reasons.
for political advantage or 2. because they bought into the fear that people coming across the border will be violent, or mooch off tax dollars and destroy our economy. Let me fill you in on a secret. The monster of violence and destruction you fear is already within our borders. The economic drain on our society is already here. The root causes are born here, not abroad. Bullets within our borders are not only killing Americans at an alarming rate, but people who survive gunshot wounds are falling into our severely strained safety net and being labeled welfare queens. Let’s do the math shall we. Each day 246 people are shot and survive. For every shooting when someone lives... 1. Individuals lose wages. 2. The state and federal government lose tax revenue from lost wages. 3. Life saving and sustaining medical treatment is utilized by a person who is now incapacitated. One incident can quickly consume millions of dollars of care in a very short amount of time. 4. Each victim will most likely qualify and receive Medicaid, Social Security Disability and perhaps other state services. 5. Family members will have lost wages to care for victims. 6. Family resources will be depleted, sending more families and children into poverty. 7. Long term complications and ongoing care will continue to deplete public resources. Lead poisoning complications/treatment, personal care attendants, adaptive equipment, specialized transportation and long ter m nursing care
burdens. 8. The cost of trauma on victims is immeasurable, especially when they are retraumatized after EVERY news re por t of a shooting. 9. The cost of our soul as a nation when one’s manmade right to bear arms or campaign dollars from the NRA...weighs in as more important than the lives of dead victims or victims whose lives hang in the balance. Economists have been unable to put a cost valuation on this issue, but they need to. Some estimates are up over $100 billion. For me personally, I see it as this... one bullet that cost a gun owner $0.32 ...cost you, the taxpayer, millions of dollars the very fi rst year of the injury. Multiply that by 246 people and multiply it again by 365 days per year. Then figure out how many years you want to calculate for and multiply by that number too! Was it worth the sale of the 32 cent bullet? Whatever figure you end up with...I can guarantee you it costs victims and families much, much more. America has an internal hemorrhage that is silently killing us from within. Only recently has the internal damage begun to cause symptoms as we cough up the blood of dead children in schools. Wall proponents are all worried about the superficial f lesh wound. Sorry, we need to triage this nation. Your concerns will have to wait in the waiting room. Hunker down, this might take a while. So no... Not one dollar for your wall...fix America first! Jean Czarkowski Toms River
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Film Festival Accepting 2019 Submissions LONG BEACH ISLAND – Lighthouse International Film Festival is calling for 2019 film entries! Submit your film through FilmFreeway! • Reg u la r De a d l i ne: Febr u a r y 4, 2019 • Late Deadline: March 4, 2019 • Extended Deadline: April 4, 2019 We invite you to join us in the 11th edition of LIFF and submit your narrative features, docs, shorts and TV/ web episodic. The selected films will participate in the festival’s competition. The winners will be decided by the festival jury.
Lighthouse International Film Festival accepts submissions in the following categories: • US narrative features • International narrative features • US documentaries • International documentaries • US shorts - narrative and docs • I nter nat ional shor ts - na r rat ive and docs • TV and Web series (between 3-20 minutes an episode) • High School shorts • Surf films • LIFF also accepts VR submission
to be displayed out of competition. Lighthouse International Film Festival is also open for submissions for its Write By The Beach program, a writers’ retreat for female screenwriters and filmmakers. Taking advantage of the inspiration provided by the scenic backdrop of LBI, the selected female screenw r iter s a nd f il m ma ker s w ill spend a week in a beach house in the week leading up the 2019 Festival. Submissions are open to any female writer with at least one credit as a primary screenwriter on a produced shor t or feature f ilm, with priority in selec-
tion given to those writers currently working on feature-length screenplays. LIFF may require additional information in making its selections, such as - but not limited to - writing samples, film or equivalent writing credits and a brief synopsis of the current writing project to be focused on during the residency. For more information about submission deadlines, rules and terms please visit our FilmFreeway page. For additional information about the Festival, contact us at information@lighthousefilmfestival.org.
Managing Osteoarthritis with Physical Therapy By: Candice Brockel, DPT
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n order for our body to move, we have bony connections called joints that are attached by tendons and ligaments. Covering the end of each bone within the joint is a smooth and flexible tissue called cartilage. This tissue provides protection, reduces shock, and decreases friction between the two bones during movement. WHAT IS OSTEOARTHRITIS? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder in which there is progressive destruction of the articular cartilage. Due to the loss of the cartilage, the joint space becomes narrow allowing the bone ends to rub together. This creates pain and may lead to further damage such as bone deformity or bone spur formation.
HOW DO I GET OSTEOARTHRITIS? The cause of primary osteoarthritis is unknown, however, there are factors that may increase your risk for this condition. These include age, gender, past injury/ trauma, obesity/ weight gain, leg length discrepancy, and sports or occupations that place repetitive stress on the joint. There are even theories of genetic factors leading to primary osteoarthritis. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is usually more common in women than men over the age of 50. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint stiffness and pain, generally affecting large, weight bearing joints. Typically, the joint involvement is often asymmetrical. In other words, the complaint of pain is usually worse on one side than the other. Many people report feeling or hearing joint noises such as crunching, crackling, or clicking with movement, not always associated with
pain. The stiffness is usually felt in the morning or after prolonged periods of rest, which improves with movement. Other symptoms include increased pain by the end of the day and pain during/after activity, relieved by rest. At the late stages of the disease, you may experience pain even at rest. Limitations in strength and joint range of motion become apparent as well as noticeable joint deformities due to cartilage destruction and joint space narrowing. Inflammation is not a primary characteristic of this disease but may be seen in the late stages due to bone trauma. HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED? Osteoarthritis is diagnosed by X-ray results assessed by your physician. Clinical findings of symptoms can also provide a good insight for diagnosis. HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? While physical therapy cannot change the damage that has already been done, it can help manage your symptoms to improve activities of daily living. Within our joints there is a substance called synovial fluid, which lubricates and provides nutrients to our cartilage. Because cartilage has no blood supply when it is damaged there is no way for it to regenerate. However, when we move our joints, synovial fluid is produced. Therefore, it is vital that we get our joints moving to provide extra protection and lubrication to the already damaged area, which as a result, decreases pain and improves mobility. When coming to physical therapy your physical therapist will first perform an evaluation to get the history of your condition and identify limitations or restrictions with your movement through an objective assessment. Since the progression and symptoms of osteoarthritis are different for each person, your therapist will create an individualized exercise program specific for your needs. In general, your therapist will give you exercises in your pain free range to help promote synovial fluid production. It is also important to decrease the stress/ forces placed on your joint by increasing the strength of the surrounding muscles. Depending on the severity of the disease, activity modification and proper instruction on the use of an assistive device may also be needed for pain relief. Along with therapeutic exercises, your therapist can provide hands-on techniques to improve joint function. In addition, certain modalities such as hot packs, cold packs, and electric stimulation can be provided to help ease your pain. You will also be given a customized home exercise program, which together with your attendance in physical
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St. Mary’s 13th Annual Gift Auction
BRICK – St. Mary’s 13th Annual Gift Auction, “Mardi Gras” is set for Saturday, Feb. 23, 2018, from 5-10 p.m., at the Brick VFW, 373 Adamston Rd., Brick. The $20 ticket price includes coffee, tea, dessert bar and goodie bag. Large prizes so far boast a kayak, a UHD Smart TV, an iPad, entertainment passes and electronics. The Grand prize
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Listen Up There is so much that hearing aids can do to improve your ability to hear. The rest is up to you. There are a number of strategies you should use to better your chances of hearing well in difficult listening environments. They require considering the sort of situation that you will be in and taking the necessary steps to make it a more listener-friendly environment. Reduce Background Noise Make sure to create the best listening environment wherever you go. Loud music and televisions can be turned down if they are competing with someone for your attention. At restaurants, ask for a quiet table. At a friend’s house, suggest that the conversation be moved into another room if kids are playing games nearby. At the office, move away from the air-conditioning unit when you are trying to have a conversation. Find A Good Spot Position yourself in a room where you minimize the distance between yourself and the speaker. When in a group, seat yourself in the center where you can see and hear everyone. In a large group listening situation, show up early so that you can choose a good position in the front of the room. Turn The Lights On To the extent that you can, make sure the room is well lit. In rooms with poor lighting, find a bright area and ask the speaker to stand there.
Plan Ahead If you know that you will be in a particularly difficult listening environment, take some steps beforehand to make sure that you will not be wasting your time by showing up. You can always call ahead of time and talk to someone who knows the environment in which you will be. Are there quiet tables? Is there front-row seating available? Will there be a light shining on the speaker? In a large group listening situation (such as a place of worship or a concert), call ahead to see if assisted listening devices will be made available. These devices transmit sound through a special receiver that you wear, reducing the loss of clarity that occurs when the sound travels a distance through the air. Ask For It Do not be afraid to politely but firmly assert your needs. Call out from the audience for the speaker to talk into the microphone. If un-amplified questions are being asked by audience members, ask that the questions be repeated by the speaker before being answered. If you are in a restaurant where the music is too loud, ask your waiter if it is possible to turn the volume down so that you can better hear your companion. If need be, ask people to face you head-on when they speak to you. People will appreciate your candor and your hearing will benefit tremendously.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Do you currently strive to be super human, always loving, kind, generous, giving? Do you demand this of yourself, in all of your relationships? Inside you may feel resentful, burnt out and unappreciated. Depending on how nice you are, you might experience insomnia, depression, minor compulsions or phobias, resentment, nagging aches and pains, autoimmune problems or chronic infections. I propose that in 2019, you be less nice. Nice often includes the following: • Don’t interrupt a person, even if they’re boring. • Always compliment, don’t tell the truth. • Text back within 15 minutes. • Like everyone’s facebook post even if you don’t. • Let the neighbor’s dog urinate and kill your lawn. • Don’t say a word about her drinking. • Don’t scold your son, even if he’s obnoxious and deserves it. • Let your co-worker pile more on your desk, and take credit for it. • Say yes to everything! You’re nice right? Saying no, or calling someone out is not nice. I submit to you that I am not a nice person. I propose that in 2019, you be less nice as a method of improving your health and mental well-being. It’s a good resolution, and one that you can actually stick to. Let’s go over the 6 Startling Benefits of Not being nice: 1. You have more time. When you stop saying yes to doing things and going places that don’t bring you enjoyment, you regain precious time in your own schedule. Remember, people’s agenda are most important to them, but as they try to claim your time, once that time is spent by you, it’s literally gone forever. 2. You will have more energy. It’s liberating sometimes, especially when you are disconnecting from a situation, person, job or relationship that has
been weighing on you for years. On the days that you feel overly tired, or spent, ask yourself, “What is on my agenda, or who am I meeting with today that is weighing me down?” 3. You will feel empowered. Have you ever wished your time was spent doing something different, but it was too late? You have the power to say yes or no, as well as the power to decide what to do with your time. It’s not infinite so spend it wisely. When you say NO to someone else’s plan for you, you are simultaneously saying YES to your own plan. 4. You’ll feel less anxiety and sleep better. When you spend months in frustration mode, or ruminate, you figuratively chew something in your mind over and over. Every thought you have squirts out a chemical that locks you into “sympathetic” alarm. This blunts your parasympathetic nervous system, the ones that allow you to rest and digest. 5. You’ll develop stronger relationships. You’ll lose friends, you might become estranged from siblings so don’t be surprised. I’ve warned you. People don’t like to cut off from their source of help, their battering board, or their support system. Being less nice will ultimately translate to stronger relationships, as people will like you for who you are. 6. Your schedule becomes more reliable. Nice people have erratic schedules because they jump to it when others are in need. When you become ‘not nice’ and stop agreeing to someone’s sudden whim for you, or perceived emergency, your schedule suddenly becomes more reliable, decluttered and more efficient. So, at this point let me ask you, can you be less nice this year? Being warm, enthusiastic, upbeat, affirming and kind is important. I used to be a saint, but full disclosure… I’ve put down my crown! It’s exhausting. Go to suzycohen.com and sign up for my newsletter and I will send you everything you need to do, say and read in order to reclaim your life.
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Women’s Club Meets 2018 Donation Goal TREATING “WET” AMD
While the “dry” type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is more common (85% to 90% of cases), it’s the “wet” type of this chronic eye disease that is responsible for most cases of severe vision loss. Wet AMD starts as dry AMD, but at some point, abnormal blood vessels begin to grow within the “macula” (the central portion of the retina). These fragile new blood vessels are prone to leakage, causing damage that leads to loss of central vision. Fortunately, although wet AMD is more severe than dry AMD, it better lends itself to treatment, and the sooner, the better. Injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs inhibit a protein that triggers new blood vessel growth and leakage. Many people don’t realize they have AMD until their vision is blurry. This is why it is important to have regular visits to an ophthalmologist. He or she can look for early signs of AMD before you have any vision problems. To schedule an eye exam, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. (732-349-5622). Our goal is to meet and exceed your expectations by providing friendly service, professional care, and quality products at affordable prices.
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–Photo courtesy Women’s Club of Point Plesant By Kimberly Bosco POINT PLEASANT – The Women’s Club of Point Pleasant participated in numerous projects last year, collecting and donating tons of items for those in need. For CASA Kids, the Women’s Club managed to bring in 125 Christmas loot bags filled with toys, 29 hand-crocheted scarves, hats, and lap blankets for children, which were made by the club’s members, as well as books, bookmarks, backpacks, duffel bags, and a BJ’s gift card. In addition to this, 100 furry stuffed animal friends were donated to those children supported by The Childhood Leukemia Foundation. The Women’s club also donated tray favors to the local Willow Springs Rehab Center. With the end of 2018 in our rearview, the Women’s Club of Point Pleasant thanks everyone who donated or helped them meet their goals, as well as all the members.
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Local Dentist Providing Free Dental Care On Feb. 1
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month (CDHM), members of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will be offering free preventive and emergency dental care and referrals for one whole day for kids 12 and under. Local dentist Dr. Elisa Velazquez and her team at Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates will be participating in the one-day program, Give Kids a Smile!, on February 1. Give Kids a Smile is part of the American Dental Association’s (ADA) annual effort to shine a light on a very common childhood disease: dental decay. “Giving back to the community that has supported my practice is so important,” said Dr. Velazquez. “This program, in its 15th year, will touch the lives of so many of NJ’s children who need dental care, but
cannot afford it. I am proud to be a part of it,” she said. Those 12 and under who participate in the program on Feb. 1 will receive a comprehensive dental exam, dental cleaning, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental hygiene materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. The dentists and staff of OPDA are donating their time to help the children of Ocean County, as well as families in Ocean County with NO insurance or with state insurance. OPDA is prepared to treat 100 children during the Give Kids a Smile event. To schedule an appointment, call the office at 732-473-1123 or visit oceanpediatricdental.com. OPDA is located at 368 Lakehurst Road suite 305 Toms River, NJ.
Theodore Roosevelt Comes to Ocean County Historical Society
TOMS RIVER – Be entertained, educated, and inspired by Peyton Dixon’s portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt at the Ocean County Historical Society on March 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. Presented by the American Historical
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance. After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career. She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives. “It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree. Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-
aging pain,” she said. Their solutions include medication management, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and ef fective. Of tentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter. They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.” Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care. Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact. The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.” Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the
most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed. It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know
that they ’re going to get the care they de serve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.
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Health Department Now Offering Free Breastfeeding Class
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Calling all new and expecting mothers! The Ocean County Health Department wants to help you on your breastfeeding journey with “Nursing Your Newborn.” Learn the basics of breastfeeding in this free class, held every third Wednesday of the month at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center, 7-9 p.m. “The Ocean County Health Department is proud to be teaming up with Southern Ocean Medical Center by offering this free, 2 hour class, and preparing mothers with the basics to begin her breastfeeding journey,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator. The class will discuss the following: • How breastfeeding works • Establishing a good milk supply • How to get your baby to latch • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk • Positions for breastfeeding • When and where to get support • How to choose a breast pump
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Returning to work and maintaining your milk supply Common challenges, and more “We are very excited about this program and the chance to help remove obstacles to obtaining high-level, evidence-based lactation support in the county,” said Patricia High, Ocean County Health Department Assistant Public Health Coordinator. “Allow the OCHD professionals to help give you the best instruction and guide you through the nursing process because the more education you get now the better equipped you’ll be at home with your baby.” This class is free, but registration is required. To register, call 1-800-560-9990 to reserve a spot for you and one support person. “You can certainly learn about breastfeeding on the internet or from other materials, but nothing is better than the information, interaction and hands-on lessons you’ll receive from this class,” said Regenye. For more information, visit ochd.org/ breastfeeding.
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Celebrate OHI’s “Sweet 16” At The Annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser!
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By Kimberly Bosco FARMINGDALE – No plans for Valentine’s Day this year? Fear not! Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (OHI) invites you to be their date to its annual Valentine’s Day Fundraiser and Casino Night on February 8, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club. Not only is OHI celebrating Valentine’s Day, but also it’s “Sweet 16,” commemorating 16 years of service to New Jersey residents. Join in the fun with dinner, dancing, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets cost $250 each. You can also purchase sponsorships, donations, journal ads and 50/50 tickets. All purchase are 100 percent tax deductible, excluding the cost of dinner. All proceeds will support health services for the area’s children, adult and senior residents. This
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Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com 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! Skilled Nursing 7-3 / 3-11 Full Time (Includes every other weekend) Weekend Commitment positions, $2/00/hr differential. Assisted Living Weekend commitment positions, $2.00/hr differential.Weekend program requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and 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. (4) 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) 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 $9.00/ hr. Apply in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (4) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (7) 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)
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Across 1 Books in which each sheet of paper is folded into eight leaves 8 Factions 13 See 2-Down 16 Not likely to miss much 17 Politically active fowl? 18 Eyelashes 19 “A Chorus Line” number 20 Goddess with a throne headdress 22 Become clear 23 Flair 26 Easily bent 28 Clever insect? 32 Comfortable with 33 Dresden’s river 34 Takes in 37 Big hit 38 Subside, with “down” 39 Doozy 41 Loan fig. 42 “The Little Mermaid” prince 44 The kiwi is the smallest one 45 Embarrassed avian? 47 Fake it, in a way 50 Pageant accessory 51 Sandy’s home 52 Puts in place 54 Achievement of many a CEO 57 Get rid of 59 Street-wise amphibian? 63 Birch of “American Beauty”
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Certain Foods Can Help Us Stay Calm
Dear Readers: We have all had our days where anger seems to take over. We lash out at the ones we love and feel guilty afterward. They don’t happen too often, here’s hoping, and we usually apologize and forgive (the alternative is to hold a grudge, and feel sad and depressed). It is important to recognize that if this is persistent it could be a disorder of some kind. That being said there are foods that can actually help us in staying calm. I loved this and wanted to share: Kiwis - Kiwis are filled with Vitamin C and actually contain more Vitamin C per fruit than oranges. (Who would a thunk?) Pumpkin Seeds - Thought that they were only popular during the Halloween season? Think again, pumpkin seeds are eaten by Americans all year through. They are filled with Magnesium. They also reduce the effects of anxiety, a known killer to our health. Leafy Vegetables - Another goody loaded with magnesium. Americans enjoy eating iceberg lettuce but there are so many more leafy vegetables now available that are loaded in healthy stuff.
Finally, chamomile tea is almost as good as a kiss good night. It is a great and healthy way to end the day (it is related to the Daisy family) and a nightly cupful can reduce the day’s stress. And for my male readers I am not sure of the nutritional benefits to women but Brazil nuts have a reputation of raising the libido. Now that sounds simple. You can find them in better supermarkets throughout the entire year. They are available without the shell. I especially enjoyed sharing this information in that it is an inexpensive way of reducing stress and anxiety. It is important to remember that if allergies or medications are of concern, please consult your doctor. Wishing you a great week with less stress. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM
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BAYVILLE – Join in for the first ever Jersey Shore Guitar & Amplifier Show on February 17, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Bayville Elks Lodge. There will be guitars, bass guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, and many other musical products for sale by vendors. Great food will be served all day. Live music will be provided by Albert Music Hall. This event is sponsored by Jersey Shore
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 19 - jan 25 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel can broaden the mind and invigorate the spirit. This is a good week to begin an educational project or join a sports team. Put a romantic relationship on the back burner and focus on group events. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be fair if you dare. In the week ahead, you may easily disrupt someone’s expectations. If you concentrate on being fair-minded and exercise good sportsmanship in a key relationship, everything will be fine. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Downshift to low gear. Those in close connection will be more forgiving and more likely to unwind if you slow down the pace and are less judgmental. You may find ways to offer apologies in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t pass up a party or any other opportunity to dress up and mingle with others in a lighthearted venue. Helpful and interesting new connections could widen your scope of influence in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Demonstrate solidarity. As this week unfolds you might be drawn to people with similar backgrounds, interests and ideas. You may enjoy sociable group activities to alleviate the stresses and strains of responsibilities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Hang out with the “in” crowd. You have heard the saying, “you are known by the company you keep.” During the week ahead, you may find new friends in the workplace who improve your sense of self-worth. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Heal the rift. You
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Send Winter’s Cold Packing With A Hearty, Heartwarming Soup By Wolfgang Puck
In the middle of winter, my mind and appetite often turn toward soup. A hearty bowlful feels warming and sustaining from the moment you see and smell it until long after it fills your stomach. And a big pot of soup simmering on the stove promises everyone in your home that delicious, satisfying food is on the way and guaranteed to put an end to your shivers on the chilliest winter day. The winter soup I’d like to share with you is my variation on a French soup you’ve probably heard of: leek and potato soup. But unlike that country classic, this soup includes much more leek - a milder-tasting cousin of the onion - than it does potato. In fact, the ordinary baking potato included in the recipe largely plays a role of thickener for the soup, as well as providing a mild-tasting counterpoint to the leeks. But the real twist to this recipe is the packed half cup of fresh chervil leaves, which adds a touch of springtime. Just as leeks are related to onions, chervil is part of the parsley family. But its flavor is noticeably milder than parsley, and its leaves are more delicate looking and sometimes slightly paler in color. Nibble on a leaf or two and you might also notice that the herb even tastes faintly like anise or licorice - not so much that you would at all think of it as a sweet flavor, but just enough to make some people eating the soup pause briefly and say to themselves, “What is that flavor?” If you’ve never tried chervil before, you may be surprised to find that it’s available in the produce sections of many wellstocked supermarkets. You can grow it yourself, too, even in an indoor window herb garden and add it to salads and other soups. Or you may want to use it as a delicate garnish for French style omelets or scrambled eggs. In case the word “cream” at the start of the recipe that follows makes you pause to wonder if it’s a very rich soup, let me hurry to explain that it mostly describes the creamy consistency of the soup. But, yes, there is some actual cream included as well. At only 1 cup (250 mL) for 8 servings, though, that works out to just 2 tablespoons (60 mL) per serving. Serve the soup as a first course for any winter meal. Or make it your main dish, accompanied by crusty bread and a salad. If you like, you can even serve it cold come springtime, or dress up the hot or cold version for a special occasion by garnishing it with shaved white truffle or a spoonful of caviar. For such a simple recipe, it’s very versatile indeed! CREAM OF LEEK AND CHERVIL SOUP Serves 6 to 8
10 cups (2.5 L) good-quality low-sodium canned chicken stock or broth 3 large leeks 1 baking potato, 6 to 8 ounces (185 to 250 g) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed fresh chervil leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Freshly squeeze lemon juice Put the stock or broth in a large pot, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat and continue boiling steadily until the liquid reduces to about half its original volume. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Trim the leeks, cutting off the root ends and the tough dark-green leaves. Carefully cut the leeks in half lengthwise, and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove all sand or grit from between the leaves. Cut the leeks crosswise into 1/4inch (6-mm) slices. Peel the potato, and cut it into quarters. Cut the quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes longer. Stir in the reduced stock or broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Then, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the leeks and potato are very soft, about 45 minutes. While the vegetables are simmering, put the cream in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and continue boiling steadily, stirring frequently, until the cream has reduced by half. Set aside. When the vegetable cooking time has ended, stir all but 2 tablespoons of the chervil leaves into the pot, reserving the remainder for a garnish. Cook the vegetables and chervil for 15 minutes longer. When the vegetables are done cooking, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a food processor or blender, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Add a little of the cooking liquid to moisten the vegetables and puree them; then, transfer the puree to a bowl while processing or blending any remaining batches. Return the puree to the rest of the soup’s cooking liquid in the pot and stir in the reduced cream. Simmer over low heat for several minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt, white pepper and a little lemon juice. Before serving, mince the remaining chervil leaves. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, garnish with chervil, and serve immediately.
(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) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.
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