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–Photos courtesy Kathy Curto (Left) Kathy Curto is a Toms River native, now living in New York. Her book recalls various memories from her childhood along the Jersey Shore in the 1970s and 80s. (Right) “Not for Nothing” by Kathy Curto. By Kimberly Bosco The first line of Kathy Curto’s book says it all: “When I was growing up in southern New Jersey in the 1970s and 80s, there were days my mother floated through the halls of our brick ranch house leaving behind waves and wafts of curious and enticing aromas: Charlie, Wind Song and, if she’d been cooking all day, garlic.” Curto is a Jersey Shore native, growing up in 1970s Toms River in
a house off Brookside Drive. She attended Cedar Grove Elementary, Intermediate East, and Toms River High School East before moving out of state for college. While she may reside in New York’s Hudson Valley these days, Curto’s childhood is a long-time tenant in her mind. Her book “Not for Nothing: Glimpses Into A Jersey Girlhood” demonstrates how her memories of her childhood on the Jersey Shore have become a source of value, inspiration, and
communication for the writer. “When I started the book, I didn’t even realize I was starting it,” Curto said in an interview with Jersey Shore Online. The writing process began in 2005, when Curto was taking a creative writing workshop as a student. “The prompt was to write your earliest memory,” she said. For Curto, her mind effortlessly travelled back in time to the 1970s, when her family operated a gas (New Book - See Page 4)
Freeholders Condemn Website As Anti-Semitic
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There wasn’t any pomp and circumstance from the politicians. The resolution was listed along with 21 others, simply saying “Resolution opposing and condemning the Administrators, Creators and Many of the Activities of ‘Rise Up Ocean County.’” All the resolutions were approved together. The social media site has been accused of stirring
up aggression against Orthodox Jews in Lakewood and surrounding towns, culminating in a documentary that was scheduled to come out this month but has been postponed to an unknown date. A statement from Rise Up explained that the documentary was delayed because a screening committee had identified nine minutes of video that could expose the group to civil litigation due to (Website - See Page 12)
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Will Stafford Be Getting A Dog Park? By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – Residents came to the Feb. 19 council meeting armed with information and opinions about adding a dog park to the township. Mayor Gregory Myhre said that the council is considering the idea, and it is “in the works.” This was not the first the council has heard about constructing a dog park in Stafford. The idea has come up before, with residents both strongly in favor and strongly opposed to the possibility. At the Feb. 6 meeting, an Ocean Acres resident expressed an interest in the idea, stating that it is a hassle to bring his dog to Robert J. Miller Air Park in Bayville. Councilman Michael Pfancook stated at the time that the council was already looking into the idea, considering placing the dog park on a section of Lighthouse Park in Ocean Acres. “We are already looking at bids, pricing, park benches, fire hydrants,” he said. (Dog Park - See Page 13)
Polar Bear Plunge: Freezin’ For A Good Reason
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS - Each February, the Polar Bear Plunge tests the resolve of thousands of brave plungers from around the Garden State. This year’s 26th annual NJ Polar Bear Plunge was no exception as thousands of plungers ran, jumped or waded their way into some chilly waves as a means to support a good cause. That cause was the Special Olympics New Jersey. The plunge site in Seaside Heights draws one of the largest crowds for this charity. (Plunge - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 station business on the Jersey Shore. She noted the business is still running today at the hands of her siblings. After that moment, “it clicked, the planets sort of aligned,” she said, and “Not for Nothing” became a possibility. She continued to dig up memories from her past to write about, although it would be many years before these pieces came together to form her book. After Curto left the Jersey Shore, she attended undergrad at Sara Lawrence College in New York where she concentrated on sociology and creative writing. She continued her writing while doing graduate work at Hunter College, also in New York, where she worked on getting her Master’s in Social Work. It wasn’t until years later, around 2010, that she really focused in on “Not for Nothing” while she was attending classes for her Masters of Fine Arts in writing. Between 2010 and 2012, she “wrote heavily” for her book while finishing up her studies and being a mother to her four kids, who are now 18, 20, 22, and 24 years old. “I was chipping away at it in various degrees,” said Curto. “Not for Nothing” was mostly complete by 2012, and received official acceptance for publication by December 2017. Curto’s book is made up of numerous small chapters that descr ibe “snap-
shots” of moments from her childhood. Beginning with chapter one, entitled “Now,” Curto takes us back in time to see what her girlhood was like in a place most of us can recognize ourselves. From going down to Fred’s Texaco with her mother for a Coca Cola, making stops along the way to the A&P that used to be on Route 37, or Garden State Bank, to signing up for kindergarten classes in the basement of Ambassador Ch r istian Academy Chu rch School, Curto takes us on a journey of Ocean County in its former years. One chapter, entitled “21st Street,” is a glimpse of when Curto moved to 21st Street in Ship Bottom while she was in the first grade. She attended Ethel Jacobsen Elementary and spent her free time going to the local arcade, playing mini golf, riding her bike down to the bait shop and crabbing on the Barnegat Bay. “Not for Nothing” makes countless references to familiar Jersey Shore spots that we know and love, some no longer with us. “There’s references to the Seaside boardwalk, Cedar Grove Elementary… references to places that are no longer there like Charney’s,” a stationary store in Toms River. Curto reminisced that her mother always loved to go to Charney’s for her office supplies. Robert Hall stores and the Berkeley Sweet Shop also make appearances in her snapshot memories. Out of all the places on the map that
Curto mentions, she said that the book is chock full of references to the ocean and the beach; one of her favorite places to this day. “They [the beach and bay] occupy a lot of space in the book,” she said. “My mother loved the beach.” While she said she can’t pick a favorite, Curto was able to explain how the specific memories in the book came to her over others. The memories that were “lingering” and “sensory oriented” were the strongest ones that stood out, making the cut into the book’s final edit. The feeling of sand from the beach, her mother’s t an sk in, the smell of gasoline and grease from her family’s gas station: these are the memories that lingered for Curto, that made her girlhood on the shore a unique and tangible experience, she said. A lot of the book also revolves around her relationship with her mother, sometimes wonderful, sometimes turbulent; a feeling most can relate to. Curto’s mother came to the shore from Brooklyn after meeting her father where he lived in Newark. Together, they moved to south Jersey and opened up a business and started a family. “The book took a long time to write, but it’s very quick,” to read, said Curto. Now, she lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and four kids. She teaches writing and literature at the Writing Institute at Sara Lawrence, her alma mater, and at Montclair State Uni-
versity, while freelancing occasionally. Cur to takes ever y chance she can get to make it down the shore to see her family, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews that still live in the Toms River area. “I always go back home,” she said. One of her favorite pastimes is heading over to the water. “I rarely go down to Toms River and don’t go over the [Mathis-Tunney] bridge,” she said. “A lot of the book is couched in Italian American experience,” she added. This is something that she hopes her readers can either relate to, or learn from. Curto hopes that for those that can’t relate, her family experiences might provoke thoughts about the reader’s own family history to foster a “rich reading experience.” Curto hopes the reader’s final takeaway is this: “an appreciation for the fact that we all have the capacity to remember.” Her mantra revolves around the idea that in memory, there is value. “I’m still learning from it,” she added. While she is not currently working on another book at the moment, Curto is delving into the world of music, putting together a playlist of New Jersey artists that “move her,” she said. Music has helped inf luence the way she remembers, so she hopes this will be the next step for her writing. Readers can find more information about Curto, her other published works, and her in-the-works playlist on her website at kathycurto.com.
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Continued From Page 1 They came out in all shapes and sizes, ages and attire to dip more than their toe into the 41-degree water along the borough ocean front. Some plunged as members of teams, organizations, and businesses, while others went solo. As of Feb. 22, one day before the plunge, $1,784,348 had been raised toward the event’s goal of $2,000,000. That figure would dramatically rise during event day. Last year, 7,100 plungers entered the surf raising $2.2 million. Special Olympics New Jersey provides yearround sports training, competition, leadership opportunities and health screenings to more than 25,000 athletes from funds collected from the plunges like the one held in Seaside Heights. According to the organization’s website, all of these programs and services are always free thanks to fundraising events. While bathing trunks, bikinis and various style swim suits were worn during the event, some plungers took the occasion to be a bit more creative with a variety of costumes to plunge in. The Herrera family of West New York donned shark hats and special T-shirts as this year’s costume theme. This marked their seventh plunge. “It is a good cause and we have fun doing this,” Daddy Shark Joey Herrera said. The team sang the popular song “Baby Shark” to get prepared for the plunge. Kelsey Deeg, of Oradell, enjoyed her third plunge. “I’m a social worker who works with special needs adults.” Deeg plunged with her boyfriend and she met
The Southern Ocean Times, March 2, 2019, Page 5 John Sesso, Toms River who was also not with a team. Sesso sported all yellow attire from his fedora hat to his socks and shoes. “This is my first year. I’m doing this as a way to give back and for my late brother’s god child.” Members of the Ice Slayers (made up of mostly EMTs from around Ocean County) took their sixth plunge. The 10-member team featured members who had plunged together for six years. “I’ve done this for 18 years,” said Ron Parry of Toms River. “I’ve done it when it was held in Point Pleasant, here in Seaside Heights and when it was held in Long Branch after Superstorm Sandy.” Brian Gunnigle, Bayville, said that the plunge is not just a team event but a family one as well. Members of his family joined the team and entered the icy surf. “We all used to work together at Alert Ambulance in Lakewood. My son has cerebral palsy so this is also personal for me.” Brian P. Smith, a former Toms River resident who currently resides in the Philadelphia suburb of Folcroft Pa. made a special trip out to join his fellow EMT friends for the activity. “As a group we raised $1,931 this year,” Smith said as he held a white plunger with a mini polar bear attached to the top of it. Smith made the plunger which is now a new tradition for the team. The holder of it is the team member who has raised the most money toward the total. “I will hold onto it until the next year.” This marked the first year for team members Anastasia Parry, 8, and Kayleigh McDonough, Bayville.
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–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Large crowds gather on the borough beach during this year’s NJ Polar Bear Plunge. (Below) The starting line featured some enthusiastic plungers ready to head into the 41 degree water temperature surf.
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9th District Won’t Vote To Legalize Recreational Marijuana CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TR ENTON – Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Ru mpf a nd A sse mblywoman DiAnne C. Gove announced that their Delegation is unified in their opposition to any legislation that would legalize marijuana for recreational use, and will be voting accordingly when a bill is
considered by their respective Houses. As a member of the Assembly Oversig ht, Re form and Federal Relations Com mit tee, Assemblyman Rumpf participated in hearings held this year across the state regarding the impact of marijuana legislation on the state, including the public’s health
and safety. The Assemblyman’s extensive consideration of testimony provided by advocates on both sides of the issue allowed for the Delegation to make an informed decision. The Delegation’s opposition to legalizing marijuana is also consistent with the views expressed by the majority of constituents with whom the Delegation has discussed the issue over the years. “Without question, the dangers legalizing marijuana would pose to New Jersey residents are too severe to dismiss for the sake of revenue generated to
fill Trenton’s coffers,” the Delegation stated. “First and foremost, we are concerned about the dangers of dr ugged driving and the expanded potential for deaths and serious injuries caused by impaired drivers. “No comparable equivalent to a breathalyzer test exists for law enforcement to effectively determine if a driver is high on marijuana. This will only complicate the effor ts and exhaust the resources of the local police, county sheriff officers and State troopers, who already work tirelessly to keep our roadways safe. “Teachers and all educa-
tional professionals, along with law enforcement, will be on the front lines of the fight to combat expanded drug abuse caused by the absence of any safeguards in the legislation to steer marijuana away from our youths and schools, which is also extremely alarming. “To us and many of our constituents, it’s unfathomable and completely irresponsible that our state would even consider legalizing marijuana while tens of millions of taxpayer dollars are being appropriated to fight an opioid epidemic with an increasing death toll.
“It’s also very telling that marijuana legalization was not left up to the voters, as other states have done. Clearly, those who support legalization didn’t want leave anything to chance, including the strength of public opposition. “In the end, this all simply comes down to money. Power broker s d r iv i ng the agenda for our cashstarved state want more taxation and revenue to keep up with the reckless pace of excessive and politicized gover n ment spending, regardless of the consequences for our communities.”
Van Drew: “Green New Deal” Is A Wish List, But Not Practical
WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Senator Jeff Van Drew (D-2nd) issued the following statement on the Green New Deal: “I believe that climate change is real, is driven mainly by human activity and that it is driving real-world changes such as extreme weather events,
hotter temperatures, rising sea levels and ocean acidification. I believe that the United States has a moral and economic imperative to mitigate the impacts of climate change. However, I do not think that H.J. Res. 109, the Green New Deal is the right solution. “First, the Green New
Deal is simply a resolution, a wish list. It is not a serious policy proposal. It seeks the complete reorganization of American society, which took hundreds of years to build, in a matter of 10 years. The costs of this wish list are unimaginable. Second, it mentions nothing about
carbon-free, baseload power such as nuclear energy which is responsible for a substantial amount of our current generation in New Jersey and throughout the United States. Third, the resolution veers wildly off topic and makes grand pronouncements that are not in line with who we are as Americans. The United
States of America is the greatest and most powerful nation in the history of the world because we are a compassionate, capitalist country. “In the coming months and years as a United States Congressman, I will support pro-growth, pro-jobs energy efficiency and clean energy proposals that re-
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Little Egg Harbor Library March Events
LITTLE EGG HABROR – Join the Little Egg Harbor Library for events throughout the month of March. The library is located at 290 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087. For more information or to register, call 609-294-1197. By appointment only: One-on-One Genealogy Class, One-on-One Computer Chats & eBooks at the Library. Call 609-294-1197 for appointment. Limit one session a month per person. March 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Chess Classes with LEH Chess Club. Introductory chess classes are being offered to children ages 7 and older. March 2, 2 p.m.: Secret Life of Books. Please join us for this BBC video series in which classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great
works. The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot is the book to be discussed. All Mondays, 10 a.m.: Bridge. Bridge is a fun and challenging game to be enjoyed by players of all ages. March 4 and 18, 10:30 a.m.: Mother Goose Lapsit. Rhythm, rhyme, music and movement. For children up to 17 months with parent/caregiver. REG. March 5, 6 p.m.: Dr. Seuss Celebration. Join the Dr. Seuss fun with a guest reader and games. REG. March 5, 7 p.m.: Massacre at Duffy’s Cut: Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Please join author J. Francis Watson as he discusses his compelling book, Massacre at Duffy’s Cut, a little known piece of Irish history in America. REG. All Tuesdays, 7 p.m.: English Conversation Group. March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.:1, 2, 3, Grow with Me – Family Place. For children 12 months to 3 years with parent/caregiver. Be part of this rewarding interactive play experience. REG. All Wednesdays, 1 p.m.: Mah Jongg at the Library. Please bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. March 6 and 20, 2 p.m.: Adult Coloring. March 6, 6 p.m.: Small Business Loans. Please join Sheryl Paynter, who will guide you through loans for obtaining, starting, and maintaining your business that are guaranteed by the US Small Business Administration. REG. March 6 and 20, 6:30 p.m.: Knit Night. March 7, 4 p.m.: Visionary Women Champions of Peace and Non-violence. Learn about the women who have made a change in the world with discussion and a craft. Ages 9 and up. REG. March 7, 7 p.m.: Teen Game Night. Gaming in person is fun! Grades 7 - 12. March 9, 10:30 a.m.: LEGOS Club. Build with LEGOS. Ages 6 and up. March 9, 2 p.m.: Afternoon Movie: A Star is Born. An alcoholic musician, whose career is in decline, discovers a young singer/ songwriter. As her star rises, his falls. (R) 136 minutes. March 12 and 26, 6 p.m.: Adult Video Gamers Club. REG. March 13, 4 p.m.: Paws for Reading. Practice reading alongside gentle, beautiful therapy dogs. REG. March 13, 6 p.m.: Bessie Coleman. Join Dr. Daisy Century, dressed in period costume, as Bessie Coleman in an exciting portrayal of a determined woman who became the first female African American pilot. REG. March 14, 7 p.m.: YouChoose YouTube. Teens, play us your favorite videos! Grades 7 - 12. REG. March 19, 1 p.m.: Little Egg Harbor Book Discussion. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk. March 20, 7 p.m.: The Hidden Half. Join us for this genealogy program exploring ways to find your female ancestors. REG. March 21, 7 p.m.: TAB (Teen Advisory Board). Earn volunteer hours while having fun. Grades 7 - 12.
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BRANT BEACH – The American Red Cross will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township on March 14 for a blood drive. Hours are 1 – 6 p.m. Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood? Each time you give blood, you can
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Ocean Township PTA Annual Gift Auction WARETOWN – Join the Ocean Township PTA for their annual gift auction on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., ticket calling begins at 6 p.m. This event will be held at the Waretown Volunteer Fire Hall, 117 Wells Mills Road. The Entry Fee is $10 per person and includes
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St. Patrick’s Dinner
FORKED RIVER – Join the Forked River Presbyterian Church for a St. Patrick’s Dinner on March 9 at 5 p.m. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, assorted desserts, coffee,
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Apply Now For Ocean Twp’s Annual Junior Police Academy
WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Police Department will once again be holding our Annual Junior Police Academy the week of July 8, 2019 to July 12, 2019 with activities daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the overwhelming response the last several years and the increase in attendance, do not wait to turn in your application. You do not have to want to be a police officer to enjoy this camp! The objective of the Junior Police Academy is to educate the recruits with various police procedures, history of law enforcement and familiarization with numerous specialty units within the law enforcement field such as Police K-9, Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.), Traffic Safety, Haz-Mat and Emergency Management, Motorcycle Patrol, Bicycle Patrol and Criminal Investigations to name a few. The curriculum will consist of educa-
tional activities as well as physical training. Those wishing to participate in the Junior Police Academy must: • Must be a current 4th, 5th or 6th grade student (all students eligible) • Must be eager to learn and participate! Applications are available at the police department lobby, at the Frederic A. Priff Elementary School main office or via our website (twpoceannj.gov) and are due to be returned no later than April 1, 2019. Acceptance will be on a first come first serve basis. Fliers for the academy went home with every 4th, 5th and 6th grade district student today. The cost of the academy is $75 and a check or money order is due at the time the application is returned. Any questions please contact Ptl. Michael Cicero at 609-693-4007 ext. 317 or via email at: MCicero@twpoceannj.gov.
Recreation Trip To Citizens Bank Park
WARETOWN – Join the Township of Ocean Recreation for a bus trip to Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, September 14, 2019 for the Boston Red Sox vs Phillies. Game Time: 7:05 p.m. Bus departs at 4:30 p.m. from the Priff Elementary School Parking Lot, 139 Wells Mills Rd.(Rte 532), Waretown. The cost is $69 and includes transportation and a game ticket. Tickets are in Section 245 Rows 4-10. A $40 non-refundable deposit is due to reserve your spot. Don’t delay! These tickets will not last long. You may bring food/coolers on the bus.
Citizens Bank Park permits ticket holders to bring in food and unopened plastic bottled non-alcoholic beverages. Coolers must be “soft-sided”. For more information contact Jean Broadbent at 609-548-6319 or recreation@twpoceannj. gov. To purchase tickets submit the registration form with payment to: Twp. of Ocean c/o Recreation, 50 Railroad Ave., Waretown, NJ 08758. Make checks payable to: Twp. of Ocean Recreation. Once payment is received there are NO REFUNDS!
St. Francis Community Center Energy Assistance Day
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Do you need help paying your Utility bills? Join us on Monday, March 11 from 1– 6 p.m. at St. Francis Community Center located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach Township. Atlantic City Electric, NJ Shares and more will be attending. For more information, call 609-323-1315 or
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Continued From Page 1 “personal identifiers” being recorded. The documentary focuses on three instances of alleged criminal activity, and attorneys who screened it also thought that more documentation was needed to back up the claims. An unnamed representative from the site told JerseyShoreOnline.com in a previous interview that their efforts aren’t anti-Semitic, but focus on what they feel are immoral or illegal practices regarding such things as housing. Orthodox Jews in the area see the posts it shares as hateful – and the angry, sometimes threatening tone of the people commenting, as proof of the fact that it was meant to be divisive. However, it wasn’t just Orthodox Jews that took offense to the social media page. If it was intended to cause a divide, it had actually caused people of different cultures to speak at the Freeholder meeting against it. Lakewood Board of Education member Ada Gonzalez, Michael Cohen from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, state chair of the NAACP Mike McNeil, and several others praised the Freeholders for their condemnation of the site. Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudath Israel of America, a religious advocacy group, said that the Freeholders’ statement was a historic one. However, there was another incident that happened on the same day, Feb. 20, but 80 years ago. Madison Square Garden was host to more than 20,000 at a pro-Nazi rally. Jews in the area were beaten. “The messages are not on banners anymore,” he said of Nazi signs. “They rest on social media websites.”
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Last year, on Memorial Day weekend, houses of worship across denominations sent out the same message: Love Thy Neighbor. Colin Lewis, an activist in Ocean County, reminded the crowd of how people came together for that simple message. “Speech that puts you down is not what we want here,” he said. “We want speech that’s going to build people up.” Community advocate Rabbi Moshe Zev Weisberg said the website was “hate speech disguised as issue-oriented.” He said there are definitely issues that need to be discussed, but this site is not interested in discussion. He said it was humbling to see a diverse group of people uniting against it. “Today they might come for me and my kind, but tomorrow they might come for you and your kind.” Chanie Jacobowitz, a vice president at Beth Medrash Govoha, said that the school was created by Rabbi Aaron Kotler in 1943 after he came here as a refuge. “It’s disconcerting to us to see anti-Semitism that we thought was left behind in Europe,” she said. “This website has shown the world the worst of Ocean County.” It was passed unanimously by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders with only one comment. Freeholder Director Virginia Haines said that people need to unite, rather than divide each other. After the Freeholder meeting, Rise Up posted a retort to the Freeholders, calling them traitors. It said that there is “no anti-Semitism, no hate” on their site. It also accused the Freeholders of selling out “for a few sheqels and a Lakewood Vaad endorsement.”
–Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudath Israel of America, commends the Freeholders for their actions. (Below) Mike McNeil, state chair of the NAACP, condemns the actions of a web site as anti-Semitic.
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Continued From Page 1 On Feb. 19, resident and meeting regular Sal Sorce used his five minutes in public comment to persuade the council why a dog park is a bad idea, citing veterinary studies and taxpayer concerns. According to Sorce, he claimed that canine “waste” carries with it a form of “coliform bacteria” that can cause “kidney disorders, intestinal illness.” “There’s a lot of liability issues here,” said Sorce. Sorce also expressed concerns about paying for the dog park when he himself doesn’t have a dog. “There’s just not enough dog owners,” he said.
The Southern Ocean Times, March 2, 2019, Page 13 “It’s not a pressing need and we do plan to do our due diligence,” said Myhre. “That being said, dog parks do exist in a lot of places.” While previous township officials considered adding a dog park back in 2011, the idea was later scrapped. Former Councilwoman Sharon McKenna confirmed this, stating that the council at the time introduced an ordinance on adding a dog park for a first reading, which later got shot down during the second reading. “My remembrance of it was that on the second reading it did not pass because between those two periods, unfortunately, the dog park did lose support,” said McKenna.
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C orrection The article in the Feb. 23 story “County GOP Picks Wolfe’s Replacement, Other Candidates,” is supposed to have the headline: “Congressman Kim Talks Health Care, Change In Government.” We regret the error.
Township Of Ocean Recreation Trips
WARETOWN – Join the Township of Ocean Recreation for upcoming trips! Residency is not required to attend any of the township programs or trips: April 30: A Day in Philadelphia. Cost is $36 per person. Bus boards at 8:45 a.m. from Waretown’s 11th St Community Center. This in transportation only – enjoy the Museums and Historic Buildings on your
own. Please email recreation@twpoceannj. gov to obtain a registration form. June 14: Trip to Grounds for Sculpture. Cost is $64 per person and includes transportation and admission. Lunch is on your own. Bus boards at 8:45 a.m. from Waretown’s 11th St Community Center. Please email recreation@twpoceannj.gov to obtain a registration form.
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Loss Of Balance And Unsteadiness Loss of balance and unsteadiness are changes often seen as a function of aging, the number one health concern of individuals in their later years. Over $3 billion are spent in medical expenses due to balance related falls. Human equilibrium is a complex interaction which requires correct input from three receptors: the inner ear, vision and somatosensory receptors, which is our contact, with our feet, ankles, muscles and joints. All three signals must be received by our central nervous system. Then, the cerebellum, which is the motor of the brain, must execute the correct movement of our musculoskeletal system to maintain our center of gravity. If any one or several components of this complicated system are not working properly, then we will have a loss of sure footedness or movement coordination. The natural aging process may effect any one or all of these senses as well as the nervous system’s ability to interpret them and then to react quickly. It is very common for someone
who has fallen to say they saw the curb or step, but just were not able to maintain their balance. Common illnesses or diseases with aging which cause decreased hearing and vision also cause a decrease in a person’s balance. For most people, however, this occurs over several years. Sometimes, it is noticed as difficulty walking, particularly up or down steps or across surfaces such as thick carpeting. Balance retraining programs have helped thousands of older adults with fall prevention to improve balance and coordination. These programs are specially designed for the individual based on their strengths and weaknesses. The programs work in coordination with the patient’s health care provider so that continuity of care is not sacrificed. If you feel unsteady on your feet and have had difficulty maintaining your balance (like a sensation of feeling drunk), you may wish to contact Dr. Izzy at 732276-1011, who may be able to provide you with some answers.
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OCC To Commemorate Women’s History Month In March
TOMS RIVER – In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, Ocean County College is hosting two days of presentations and performances. All events are open to the public and will be held at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on OCC’s Main Campus in Toms River. On both Monday, March 4, and Tuesday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., OCC professors will present on a variety of topics related to women’s rights and achievements, and there will be exciting performances choreographed by Catherine Mancuso, College Lecturer, Dance. And on March 5, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., a panel of women from multiple disciplines will discuss their career progression and accomplishments. Panel participants include: Dana Lancellotti, Ocean County Director of Business and Tourism; Teri Kubiel, Vice President, Patient Experience and Community Affairs,
Community Medical Center; and Jillian Messina, Media Relations Specialist under the direction of the Chief of the Toms River Police Department. Information tables will be provided by Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, which provides services to survivors of domestic abuse and their children in Ocean County; Shop Rite’s dietician; and others. Light refreshments will be provided by Student Life. All events are presented by OCC Counseling and Student Development Services, along with Dr. Elizabeth Brierley, Associate Professor of Humanities, and the faculty of the School of Arts and Humanities, in collaboration with Student Life, College Relations, and Barnes & Noble. For more information, contact Barbara Mawer or Kelly Petrolis, Counseling and Student Development Services, at 732255-0400, ext. 2945.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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We are so attached to our food and drink that it pains me when I have to take something away from you. But this is an old story for me. I have never ever recommended artificially sweetened sodas or “diet” anything! To me, that whole industry is a multi-billion dollar campaign effort to get you to drink and eat things that aren’t, by definition, food anymore. The entire industry depends on the illusion of you thinking that diet drinks are healthy. The latest research is frightening. It’s based upon data collected over 12 years and suggests that consuming just 5 diet drinks (sodas, juices, other) correlates to a much higher risk of stroke and heart disease, and in fact a dramatically higher risk of dying early from any cause. This data was extrapolated from a study on people over the age of 50, who did not have other major health problems. They were essentially well, but after drinking artificially sweetened drinks for 12 years, a lot of them had a stroke! What’s wrong with water? Water does not come with the risk that one day someone will have to change your adult diapers. Water makes sense, yet some health practitioners recommend “diet” beverages as a way to cut calories, support weight loss or improve health status. Very sad. The study that I’ve been referring to is entitled: Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality in the Women’s Health Initiative. The study finds your risk for a hemorrhagic
stroke is dramatically higher if you drink a lot of diet sodas. No particular brand is the problem, it’s the artificial chemicals inside of these drinks. It’s egregious that these things are not only allowed to be sold, no less pitched to you as some healthy alternative. So it’s really up to you to know better. The newest research was published in a journal called Stroke. Over 80,000 women were studied, most between the ages of 55 and 79. Drinking a couple of diet drinks each day (335ml which is the amount in a typical can of soda) increases your risk for stroke by 23% compared to women who drink less than one per week. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. If survived, a stroke can leave one paralyzed and sometimes in need of nursing home care or bed-ridden. Other post-TIA or stroke disabilities include confusion, inability to speak or understand language, poor memory, difficulty swallowing food (requiring a feeding tube) or blindness and/ or hearing loss. Other factors that further raise your risk include being overweight, sedentary, nutritionally deficient in essential nutrients or fatty acids that support brain health, and of course your genes. Impending signs include sudden eyesight loss or visual changes, slurring, inability to speak or understand, tingling and balance problems. For more information visit my website and use my search box. You can also sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com to get more free health advice to your inbox each week.
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New Dog At My Neighbor’s House Dear Joel, I’ve lived next to my neighbor for 30 years. We really get along but he recently retired and got a beagle. He’s been looking forward to getting this dog for years, but every time the dog goes outside, he barks constantly. Last fall he dug up a patch in my flower garden. Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs but what can be done to restore our peaceful neighborhood. Answer, Oh those barking dogs. They’re cute and cuddly, but the noise can wear on your nerves. It took my wife and me about two months of obedience training to get our dog to behave. Try to identify why the dog is barking. Maybe it would be good to talk to your neighbor about
converting part of his backyard into an exciting dog friendly environment. I have a friend who installed a run, a pool, and digging patch for the dog, which he loaded with surprises. The dog is so preoccupied with activity, he plays for hours and he’s tired enough to sleep through the night. You might also contribute a few toys, as mixing up playthings is very effective. Be patient, good neighbors are a blessing. 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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The Aging Brain
STAFFORD – Stafford Recreation presents The Aging Brain, a free weekly six-part video lecture series, on March 7-11 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Pine Street Recreation Building. Do you ever wish you could understand the changes in our brains as we age? Would you
like to learn how to improve your memory? The program, produced by The Great Course, is presented in DVD format and taught by neuroscientist and award-winning University of Michigan professor, Thad Polk. For more information or to RSVP, call Deb Budesa at 609-597-1000 ext. 8583.
Manahawkin Comic Book Show
MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Com ic Book Show w ill be held on March 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at The Mainland Holiday Inn on Route 72 in Man-
ahawkin. Admission is $3, kids 12 and under are free. For more information, call 609-695-8855 or email comic-lair@ comic-lair.com.
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Little Egg Harbor is hosting Spring Fling on April 13, 12-3 p.m. at the Little Egg Harbor Sports Complex. There will be touch-a-truck, a car show, a bike rodeo, food trucks, music, games, face painting, and pictures with the Easter bunny!
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In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if
you/they are injured. Michael J. Deem The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” By choosing the “ limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing. Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.
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16th Annual Fisherman’s Indoor Fishing Market
FORKED RIVER – The Saltwater Angler’s Club’s 16th annual Fisherman’s Indoor Fishing Market will take place on March 9, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the Lacey Elks Lodge #2518. The cost is $30 for 8’ tables. Admission is $4.
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Southern Regional Names The Inductees For The Athletic Hall Of Fame
MANAHAWKIN – The 30th annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. at Calloway’s Restaurant on Route 9 in Staffordville. Advanced tickets for this gala event are $20, which includes appetizers and a buffet with a
cash bar. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25. Please make checks payable to Southern Regional. For further information or to purchase tickets, contact Susan Spaschak at 609-597-9481 ext. 4319 or by e-mail at sspaschak@srsd.net. Please join us in honoring these inductees:
• Dan Higgins (Class of 2013) • Avery Hodgson-Walters (Class of 2010) • Nick Jinks (Class of 2013) • Luke King (Class of 2013) • Greg Miele (Class of 2005) • Ryan North (Class of 2012) • Coach Virginia Lambert
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Chamber Music At March 15 Matinee Recital
TOMS RIVER — Enjoy an afternoon of chamber music on the Ocean County College campus. At 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 15, distinguished violinist and New York City Ballet concertmaster Arturo Delmoni, and chamber partner Nina Siniakova, an accomplished pianist and composer, will perform in A203 of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts. This space was chosen so as to utilize the 9½-foot Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano generously on loan to OCC by Richard Askoff. This upcoming installment of Bosendorfer Afternoons: Friday Matinee Artist Recitals is presented free of charge, but reservations are required. One of the most celebrated artists of his generation, Delmoni’s interpretations are elegant and distinctive, imbued with a romantic warmth reminiscent of the golden age of violin playing. Siniakova, mean-
while, brings excitement and depth to her interpretations. She recently received first prize and the People’s Choice Award for her concerto for two violins and orchestra at the Petrov Symphony Music Composers’ Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. Together, Delmoni and Siniakova offer a recital that spans four centuries, featuring perennial favorites Bach, Vivaldi, and Beethoven, while introducing us to names such as Lukas Foss and Siniakova herself. Of particular note on the program is the warm radiance of Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, as well as the imposing genius of Bach’s monumental Chaconne in d minor for solo violin, and the infectious energy of Three Wishes, composed by Siniakova. Call 732-255-0500 to reserve seats. The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River, NJ.
The Ocean County Library Partners With Toms River Regional Schools For The 2019 NEA Big Read TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is partnering with Toms River Regional Schools to host free, public programming for the NEA Big Read 2019. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Midwest Arts to award Toms River Regional Schools a $15,000 grant to host NEA Big Read during the 2018-2019 school year. Last year, the district became one of the first public school district ever to earn an NEA Big Read grant. The success of that community-wide initiative led to another award for 2019. From mid-February through March 29, 2019 – Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day – the school district will lead a discussion with students on “The Things They Carried,” a collection of interconnected Vietnam War short stories by author Tim O’Brien. The book has sold more than two million copies and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Copies of the book are available at the Ocean County Library branches.
The Ocean County Library will host the following programs for the public at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street: “Film Screening: Ken Burns’ Vietnam” 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Mar. 7, 14, and 21 in the Hometown Dairy Room. Watch free screenings of selected episodes from the PBS documentary series. Please register. “Live Music: Strictly 60s Presents Music of the Era” 6:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 18 in Mancini Hall. The celebrated local band Strictly 60s will perform and discuss songs and musicians who influenced the Vietnam era. Please register. The following program will take place at Ocean County College: “Meet the Author: Tim O’Brien” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 28 at the Grunin Center for the Arts. Tim O’Brien, author of “The Things They Carried.” To register for the events at the Ocean County Library, call the branch at 732349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary. org/events.
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Learn To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The carbon monoxide detector isn’t blaring from a malfunction. Ocean County Health Department officials are urging residents to take those alarms seriously. It could save a life. When a CO alarm sounds off, leave the home immediately and call for help. “It’s called the silent killer because carbon monoxide is a gas that gives no warning - you can’t see it, taste it or smell it. Never gamble with your family’s health and safety by assuming it just may be the batteries or some other unknown reason that triggered the device,” Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said. Heating and cooking appliances, tools, vehicles, and other household devices can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, leading to more than 400 deaths each year in the United States. Residents should have CO detectors on every level in their homes and near every sleeping area. Batteries should be replaced twice a year for daylights savings. Suspected malfunctioning batteries should be replaced immediately. “During cold and inf luenza season, symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can easily be confused with symptoms of viral illness like the common cold or flu. If symptoms come on shortly after turning on a device in a certain room and go
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Soroptomist International Hosts Baskets ‘N’ Bingo
FARMINGDALE – The Soroptomist International of the Central Jersey Shore will be holding their annual Baskets ‘N’ Bingo Sunday, March 10, at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Program Activity Center, 127 Yellowbrook Road, Farmingdale. The event features Longaberger baskets and pottery, Vera Bradley bags, and “genuine” Coach, Michael Kors, Dooney & Burke, and Kate Spade bags. Doors open at 11 a.m., bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 each, $25 at the
door. Admission includes 10 regular games. Also for sale will be 5 “special” bingo games, extra “regular” game boards, daubers, wild cards, as well as food and beverages. Other fun-raisers will be held. Proceeds benefit Soroptomist charities including Girls Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Fulfill, etc. Tickets are available at Ocean County Service Center, Old Freehold Road, Toms River, and Monmouth Service Center, Adelphia Road, Farmingdale. Email: lbenson@bskblaw.com or 732-349-4800.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of Mar 2 - Mar 8 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the bar is set high, you tend to try harder. A desire to reach the heights of perfection to impress someone can be a worthy incentive. Use your street smarts to upgrade your piggy bank in the upcoming week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As the week begins you may have a handle on shrewd business strategies, but by mid-week you may learn that money is the root of all evil. Focus your energies on being a responsible member of your community. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “My way or the highway” is not a motto that will win friends or help you attain your objectives in the week ahead. You may start off with high standards but could become discouraged when your desires are misunderstood. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A little romance and relaxation can brighten your day, but the coming work week will require you to shift your attention to obligations. A hard-working partner can set a fast pace and you may be challenged to keep up. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be amazed at the way a loved one can elevate the atmosphere with charm and grace. You may ride a financial roller coaster in the week to come, and you may not be as shrewd or as lucky as you think. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today you may be able to charm your way past anyone’s objectives, but the rest of the week might not be as easy. Avoid trying to take advantage of anyone as your strategies could backfire and cost you money.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your week may revolve around a partner’s ambitions or a loved one’s work schedule. By the weekend, however, you will have a chance to break free of restraints and try something more exciting. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on your people skills for successful negotiations as this week unfolds. You can charm people into giving you a bargain rather than testing your luck with wheeling and dealing. Control extravagant spending habits. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Having fun may require a huge effort in the upcoming week but is well worth the bother. Overcome any temporary downturn in the atmosphere by focusing on hard work and staying within the budget. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead, you may feel driven to become more efficient and organized. You may think you are practical about purchases and sensible with the budget, but you could go to extremes without realizing it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today you are blessed with charm and poise under fire that will make everyone stand up and take notice. As the week goes by you will find it necessary to put more effort into actual work and spend less time dawdling. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may easily become sidetracked by material ambitions in the week ahead. Friends may encourage you to be more competitive, but this may not be a posture that fits your nature. Work hard but be patient.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Rustic Soup Brings Back Warm Family Memories
By Wolfgang Puck
I first learned to cook in a kitchen ruled by two strong, loving women: my mother and grandmother. They were both amazing cooks, and all these years later my mouth still waters when I think about the food they prepared. They weren’t fancy about our daily food. Though they both knew how to prepare the finest traditional Austrian dishes, they ran our home smartly and frugally. They grew most of their own vegetables, relying largely on fresh produce straight from our home garden along with smart pantry staples. Among their most reliable staples were dried beans. Of course, they grew most of the beans they used. I remember scarlet runner beans that they let dry on the vines in the summer sun before shelling and storing them. There were white beans like cannellini, too, since we lived so close to the Italian border. And I’m sure they bought more beans at local street markets. For such an inexpensive ingredient, dried beans provide generous flavor and texture, not to mention abundant healthy nutrients such as B vitamins, potassium, complex carbohydrates and fiber, along with good amounts of protein but little fat and no cholesterol. More than just a great accompaniment, they’re robust and flavorful enough to serve as a main dish in their own right. Take, for example, my recipe for white bean soup with root vegetables. With generous quantities of root vegetables, a little bacon for extra flavor (though vegetarians and vegans could leave that out), and optional garnishes of sliced cooked sausage and freshly grated Parmesan (also easy to omit for those who don’t eat meat or dairy), it’s definitely a soup that adds up to a meal in itself. With very little effort on your part, my recipe - which you can make with any variety of dried white beans - yields a generous quantity: 3 quarts (3 liters), the equivalent of a dozen 1-cup (250-mL) servings. So, unless you’re feeding a crowd, you can refrigerate or freeze leftovers to reheat for later. Add some warm, crusty bread, a salad of flavorful leaves like kale, arugula or endive, or just a simple slaw of shredded cabbage and carrots, and you have a perfectly satisfying dinner. It’s the sort of meal that will make you feel as if you’re dining by the fireplace. Once you’ve made the soup a few times, feel free to start experimenting. Use different kinds of beans, vegetables and seasonings. Add a smoked ham hock or turkey leg, if you like. In other words, make the recipe your own, reflecting whatever you have available that’s in season. In other words, cook like my mother and grandmother did. WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES Makes 3 quarts (3 L) 2 cups (500 mL) dried white beans 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 quarts (2.5 L) store-bought good-quality
low-sodium chicken stock or broth, or vegetable stock or broth 2 ounces (60 g) smoked bacon, about 3 slices, cut crosswise into strips 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, trimmed, and diced 2 large carrots, trimmed, peeled, and diced 2 small celery stalks, trimmed and diced 1 small bulb celeriac, peeled and diced 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste 1 large tomato, about 8 ounces (250 g), peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 or 3 large fresh basil leaves 2 or 3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/3 cup (85 mL) sherry wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Sliced cooked sausage, for garnish, optional Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional Start prepping the beans the night before. Little by little, spread them out on a clean work surface and sort out any grit or other debris or malformed beans. Put the beans in a strainer, and rinse thoroughly with cold running water. Then, transfer them to a bowl, add cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches (5 cm), and leave at room temperature to soak overnight. Start cooking the soup at least 3 hours before serving time, first draining the beans thoroughly. Heat a large stockpot over medium heat, and add the olive oil. Add the bacon strips and cook, stirring frequently, until they have browned lightly, several minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove and discard the bacon. In another pot, bring the stock or broth to a boil over medium-high heat; then, reduce the heat and keep warm. While the stock is heating, add the onions, carrots, celery and celeriac to the pot containing the oil and bacon fat, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chopped tomato and drained beans. With kitchen string, securely tie together the basil, parsley, thyme and rosemary. Add the bundle to the pot along with the vinegar and sugar. Pour in the hot stock or broth, and stir well. Season lightly with salt and white pepper. Raise the heat, and bring the liquid to a full boil. Then reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, and adding more stock or fresh water as needed to keep the beans fully covered. When the beans are tender, remove and discard the herb bundle. Ladle out 2 cups (500 mL) of the beans and vegetables and puree them in a blender or food processor, carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions for processing hot liquids safely without spattering. Stir the puree back into the pot. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper. To serve ladle the soup into heated bowls. If you like, garnish with sausage and Parmesan cheese.
(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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