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By Judy SmestadNunn BR ICK – Sha ron Panek believes that com mu n it y ser vice is as important to a child’s growth as academic achievement, and as the Early Act Club advisor at Lanes Mill Elementary School (LMES), she spearheads a food drive each year that raises thousands of pou nds of food for Ful Fill New Jersey (for merly the Food–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Ban k of Mon mouth Lanes Mill Elementary School 5th Grade teacher Sharon Panel and Ocean Counties). poses with contest winners. For essay, Michaela Smith (on left) Panek is the recipient and for drawing, Kianna Thompson (on right).
By Judy SmestadNunn BR ICK – Ha rbi ngers of spring include longer days, buds on trees, pothole repair and the introduction of t he 2019 mu n ic ipal budget, which Mayor Joh n G. D ucey presented during the March 26 council meeting. T he $103,832 , 368 mu n icipal budget is up $1,166,818 over last year’s budget, an increase of .9 percent - less than a penny on the tax rate. A person living in the average
a ssessed home of $294,100 would pay 51 cents a week or $26.52 a year, he said. The budget utilizes $8 , 573,8 0 6 of s u rplu s a s a r e ve nu e. T he su r plus f u nd must have a balance of $9.7 million, for a “ he a lt hy s u r plu s bala nce t hat shows the fiscal health of a community,” Ducey said. “It is not a savings account and shouldn’t be dipped into to offset the amount to be raised by taxes,” he (Budget - See Page 6)
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Did Recreational Marijuana Hurt Other Marijuana Bills?
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The vote for recreational, or “adult use” marijuana has taken center stage but the medicinal marijuana movement and expungement of records might have been hamstrung by it. A vote was planned for a package of bills that would legalize adult use marijuana, expunge records of people charged with possession of up to 5 pounds, and expand medicinal marijuana use. However, when Democrat leaders were trying to find out
how much support there was, they came up short on definite “yes” votes. Senate President Steve Sweeney said du r i ng a press conference that they decided not to put it up to vote because it would be defeated. So instead they pushed “pause” on it, so they can work to get more support so they know it will pass. He also noted that if it was on the ballot in November, it wouldn’t do well because it’s not a presidential election and not as many people would vote. However, some people feel (Marijuana - See Page 2)
–Photo courtesy of the Lakewood BlueClaws Youngsters enjoy miniature golf at FirstEnergy Park. By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD – Millions can’t be wrong. The Lakewood BlueClaws have attracted 7,403,363 fans to FirstEnergy Park for regular-season games since beginning play in 2001 as the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A
affiliate. The march to eight million continued Thursday, April 4 when Lakewood hosted the Hickory (N.C.) Crawdads, a Texas Rangers farm team in South Atlantic League action in the regular-season opener (Lakewood - See Page 4)
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of the first ever All Star Teacher Award that was presented to her by the New Jersey Education Association in an awards ceremony held at IPlay America at the end of January. The fifth grade teacher was recognized for her efforts of running the food drive for the past 16 years, which she delivers to the food bank in her own car. Two of her fifth-grade students also received awards at the ceremony. Kianna Thompson won an award for her drawing that was supposed to illustrate something related to ending hunger, and Michaela Smith’s essay entitled, “Why is it Important for You to End Hunger in Your Community?” landed her an award. Kianna’s illustration (“Squeeze Out Hunger”) shows two sets of hands squeezing the word hunger in the sky above the food bank building. Three outstretched hands are above the food bank building while people are wheeling carts of food towards the building. “My first idea was a foot stomping out the word hunger, but it was easier to draw hands squeezing out hunger,” Kianna said. Kianna’s illustration would be used by all schools who won club awards, which is “a big deal,” Panek said. Michaela’s essay talked about how some people don’t live very long because of hunger. “Winter was coming and I thought about homeless people who were hungry and cold out in the bitter cold weather,” she said. Michaela said she has seen some homeless people in New York City and wonders
how they ended up there and how they survive. The contests were open to all 563 students at LMES, and both contest winners said they were very excited when their names were announced over the school loudspeaker. As their prize for winning, Kianna and Michaela each got a plaque and they get to have a birthday party at IPlay America in Freehold. The Early Act Club is a community service club for fifth grade students who visit a nursing home once a month, collect for UNICEF at Halloween, and they give up their lunch period once or twice a week to help out with the autistic classes and with younger grades at their school, Panek said. “I love the idea behind feeding the hungry and getting all my students behind it,” Panek said. LMES collected over 3,500 pound of food this year, and the classes that collected the most items were Mrs. Schubauer’s 4th grade class; Mrs. Panek’s 5th grade class; Mrs. Korndoefer’s 1st grade class; Ms. Scott’s 1st grade class; and Mrs. Faherty’s 3rd grade class, who each won an ice cream party. LMES Principal Jeffrey Luckenbach said Ms. Panek’s extra effort for the food bank is amazing. “Giving is part of our school’s fabric,” he said. “We always try to promote the overall child.” Luckenbach said the school has won a food bank award “Philip N. Connelly Spirit of Giving,” named after a former LMES student who died in an accident. “The Early Act Club does great service projects to all our community members,” he said.
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that by tying expungement and medical marijuana to the recreational one, it stopped two common sense bills from progressing. The family of Jake “The Tank” Honig put out a video plea to lawmakers to separate the medicinal marijuana expansion from the recreational. Jake, 7, passed away last year after five years of dealing with cancer. “The only medication he was on was medical marijuana,” his father Mike said. When he was on it, it alleviated all of his symptoms. But the state only allows 2 ounces for someone his age. “Somehow medical marijuana got all tied in with recreational. And because of that, we’re putting patients in New Jersey behind pleasure seekers. We’re putting our own personal agenda ahead of the terminally ill child. We ask that you untie medical marijuana from recreational…Everybody can agree, that a patient, especially a child, deserves the medication they need to be comfortable,” he said. The bill is called the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.
Another bill is expungement, which would help people who have minor offenses have a more productive future. Sen. Robert Singer (R-30 th) told a group at an affordable housing assembly in Lakewood recently that “too many young lives have been ruined for having a small amount of marijuana.” Even if the legislature is torn on recreational marijuana, they should still move forward with the expungement of people’s record, he said. Then, revisit recreational marijuana when there’s more consensus. State Democrats declined to make a specific reply to requests for comment, but at the same press conference that Sweeney spoke at, there were also several other decision makers including Gov. Phil Murphy and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. When a reporter asked if the bills could be separated, Murphy said it needed to be a full package. If you just decriminalize it, it’s just in hands of bad guys, if you just expunge records, you still get 600 arrests a week of low-grade marijuana charges. “I know we’re doing the right thing by legalizing adult use marijuana,” Sweeney said. “Too many people are being arrested. Too many people are not getting justice.”
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Continued From Page 1 for both teams. There’s something for everyone at FirstEnergy Park. Enjoy the entertainment. Shoot a round or two of miniature golf. Enjoy the boardwalk style games. Sample food and drinks and listen to live bands at the BlueClaws Biergarten. Check out the items at the Claws Cove, the team’s gift shop. Enjoy the berm. Enjoy the baseball. Lakewood won the SAL in 2006, 2009 and 2010 and played for another title in 2016, falling in the Championship Series. Lakewood last year won the Northern Division title during both halves of the season. The BlueClaws finished with the league’s best overall record at 87-51 for a .630 winning percentage. Watch future major leaguers. A total of 89 former Lakewood players, led by former Philadelphia stars Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels - made it to The Show through last season. Howard is in his first year as an ESPN analyst. Hamels pitches for the Chicago Cubs. “Baseball and entertainment are not mutually exclusive,’’ said Joe Ricciutti, the BlueClaws’ president and general manager. “Entertainment is what we focus on. We will have more fireworks than ever - 26 fireworks nights. We will have new skits to keep the fans laughing and smiling during the 90 seconds between each
inning. Those 90 seconds are critical for the fan entertainment experience. There are so many things going on here that you won’t be bored. “This is a full entertainment venue and baseball is a part of the entertainment that goes on at FirstEnergy Park,” he said. Enjoy the revamped Investors Bank Picnic Areas. They include new seating, better views for fans and new menus. The improvements mark the second phase of the five-year capital improvement plan that began last year. Both have new, comfortable mesh swivel seats, tables and food service capabilities. The re-design includes turning the Third Base Picnic Area adjacent to the BlueClaws Biergarten, which opened last year, into an area designed for business and networking opportunities. The First Base Picnic Area, close to Mini Golf, Shore Town Soft Serve and the Boardwalk Games, is geared toward family outings. The business centric area on the third base side includes four tiers of seating, each with a row of semi-circle tables with swivel chairs and a high-top table just behind. The first base area includes four tiers of seating, each with food rails facing the field and high top tables just behind. Each area will have a new private bar open exclusively for groups. “With more luxurious seating options, including all seating facing the field and both sit-down and standing room options, the improved picnic areas are perfect for businesses of all sizes,” Riciutti said.
“Businesses of all sizes and types use the picnic areas for outings during the season. It’s a great way to recognize staff and clients as well as entertain prospects essential for growing a business.” An addition to the entertainment schedule is Fiesta Friday. During each home game, there will be food and drink specials and music. Fireworks will be shot off after all Friday home games and beginning in June after each Thursday and Saturday game. Medusas de Lakewood will debut May 3. It’s a part of Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversion national program. Each Copa game - May 3, June 23, July 26 and Aug. 28 - will feature live music, food and drink specials and a celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture and heritage. Thirsty Thursdays will feature discounted beer and food. There also will be bobblehead events, numerous other giveaways and fan promotions. The video board beyond the outfield fence will feature new skits. Shore Town Baseball, a group led by minor league baseball veteran Art Matin of Brooklyn, N.Y., acquired the BlueClaws from the American Baseball Company, the team’s original ownership group, during the 2017 season. The group added the Mini Golf Course, the Home Run Pavilion (the boardwalk game area) and the Biergarten last year. Lakewood’s player development contract with the Phillies runs through the 2020 season. The Phillies pay Lakewood’s play-
ers and provide the team with its players, manager, coaches, training and medical staffs. Lakewood often hosts Philadelphia players on injury rehabilitation assignments. “We don’t expect any change in the player development contract,” Ricciutti said. “The Phillies are a unique organization in the way they support their minor league teams. They are a wonderful organization to be a part of, a class organization all-around.” “This opportunity with the BlueClaws is certainly very exciting for all of us,” Matin said. “Our ownership group is made up of people (including local partners) who love the game of baseball, have extensive experience in owning minor league baseball franchises and bring local knowledge and commitment to the table. We look forward to continuing the tradition of providing fun family entertainment and exciting professional baseball for decades to come here on the Jersey Shore.” Baseball Beats: Angelina Bella of Brick Township will sing The National Anthem for the opener. The team’s main public address announcer will be Jeff Fromm of Staten Island, N.Y. He takes over for the club’s original announcer, Kevin Clark, who retired. Clark, a Barnegat resident, has served as the New Jersey Devils’ main public address announcer. Hundreds of people work for the BlueClaws when the team plays in Lakewood. (Lakewood - See Page 6)
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Continued From Page 4 “We have up to 400 workers at a game,” Ricciutti said. “That’s a pretty significant sized operation. We have a lot of folks working behind the scenes to make it happen.” A Lakewood player to watch is third baseman Alec Bohm, selected third on the first round of the June draft by the Phillies last season after his junior year at Wichita State University. He accepted a $5.85 million signing bonus, more than $1 million less than the pick’s slot value of $6,947,500, according to thatball’souttahere.com. The Phillies put the remainder of the money toward other draft choices. The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder was a Baseball America first-team All-American as a junior after hitting .339 and slugging 16 home runs. He batted a combined .252 with 17 runs batted in and three stolen bases, playing for three minor league teams in 2018. MLB Pipeline ranked Bohm and Baseball America ranked Bohm as the top and second prospect in the Phillies’ minor-league system. Another Lakewood player to keep an eye on is shortstop Luis Garcia, who led the rookie level Gulf Coast League in batting last season at .369 for the Phillies West. He hit one homer, stole 12 bases and was third in the league in on-base percentage at .433 He’s ranked third in the Phillies’ minor-league system by Baseball America.
The switch hitter from the Dominican Republic signed a $2.5 million bonus on the first day of the 2017-18 international signing period, industry sources said. A Lakewood pitcher to watch is righty Colton Eastman. Chosen by the Phillies on the fourth round last season out of Cal-State Fullerton, he was 0-2 with a 3.00 earned run average for the Williamsport (Pa) Crosscutters of the New York-Penn League, a short-season Class A circuit. He appeared in and started eight games, striking out 23 in 18 innings. Eastman, who allowed seven walks and 18 hits, signed for a $522,900 bonus, according to Baseball America. Lakewood’s manager is Mike Micucci, who takes over for Marty Malloy. The latter guides the Clearwater Threshers of the Florida State League, an advanced Class A circuit. Micucci spent the last three seasons in the Seattle Mariners’ organization most recently as their coordinator of organization instruction. Malloy, the winningest manager in Lakewood history, led the BlueClaws to 160 wins in two seasons. Extra innings will begin with a runner on second base. SAL teams are scheduled to play 140 regular-season games, including 70 at home. Most of its players will be in their first full professional seasons. “We have no numeric attendance goal for this season,” Ricciutti said. “Our long term plan is to have sold out seasons. We focus on the fan experience. We make sure our fans have a good time and want to come back. We want to sell out 30-35 games this year.”
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Continued From Page 1 said. “It’s part of the budget that requires replenishment every single year.” Fiscally sound municipalities apply no more than half of their surplus towards t hei r budget be cau se t he more t he surplus amount is depleted the more money would need to be raised in the following year’s budget, Ducey said. “I’d like to stand before you and say there have been no spending increases this year, however the reality of operating a town this size is - absent cuts in services or public safety - exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to not have spending increases,” Ducey said. The mayor said his administration has made every effort to fill positions inhouse to keep new hires at a minimum. Employees were promoted at the Public Works Department, Purchasing, Planning, Zoning, Information Technology and Tax Assessor’s Departments. Some of the cost increases include the cost of gasoline, pension contributions, and in salar y and wage budgets for dispatch, emergency medical services and police, all 24/7 operations which sometimes require overtime resulting in unanticipated increases. When Ducey took office six years ago, the township debt was $168 million, an increase of $86 million over a ten-year period. He said one of his priorities as mayor was to reduce the debt, which has been lowered by $22.9 million. Cou ncilman Jim Fozman asked if some of the surplus money - that was originally a loan earmarked for Superstorm Sandy recovery - could be used towards the budget so there would be no tax increase. Specifically, Fozman was referring
to part of a $5 million federal loan for disaster relief that the township had been saving in the event the loan had to be repaid. The loan was forgiven. “I understand that money was supposed to be used to pay down debt. Could we use a portion of that to offset the .9 percent so taxpayers wouldn’t be charged anything this year? Is that possible?” he asked. “We’re gonna get hit by the school.” Fozman was referring to a cut in state aid to the township school district that will result in a mandated 2 percent tax increase. Ducey said the township CFO Maureen Lafferty-Berg recommends using the funds to pay down township debt. “I’d rather see out debt go down so we don’t have to pay as much,” Ducey said. “You’re going to pay it anyway on the other end.” Depar t ment heads have been presenting their budgets at the beginning of e a ch c ou nci l me et i ng. D i r e c t or of Recreat ion Da n Sa nt a n iello a nd Police Chief James Riccio presented their budgets at the March 26 council meeting. T he budget present at ions st a r ted during the March 12 council meeting, when Business Administrator Joanne Bergin, Department of Public Works Director Ken Mathis and Parks Department Director Rob Byrnes presented their spending plans. Department heads from Engineering, Constr uction/Code Enforcement and Plan ning/Zoning will be presenting their budgets during the next council meeting on April 9 at 7 p.m. A public hearing on the proposed 2019 municipal budget will be during the April 30 council meeting, after which the budget is expected to be adopted.
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10th District Supports Toms River Superintendent’s Testimony
Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River
TR ENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (all R-10 t h) s a id t h at t hey s t a n d b y To m s R i v e r Regional School District S u p e r i n t e n d e n t D av id He a l y’s t e s t i m o n y, a s delivered during a public budget hearing, stating that they will continue to fight for fair funding
for s t u d e nt s i n O c e a n County and throughout New Jersey. Superintendent Healy testified at a March 21, 2019 public budget heari ng i n Newa rk , u rg i ng officials to stop all further cuts until the f laws i n t h e s t a t e’s f u n d i ng for mula are f ixed. The severe f u ndi ng cuts to schools within Legisla-
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Andy Kim fighting discrimination in the workplace, it’s about fighting to make sure working families aren’t denied the income they need to afford health care and build a better life for the next gen-
mining Local Fair Share are ‘proprietar y’ seems to be an excuse for withholding valuable information from our school district. We believe all school dist r icts should have the right to k now h ow t h e p r o p e r t y a n d wealth calculators in the formula are obtained.” “We vow to f ight the cut s i mp ose d by G ove r nor Mu r phy a nd t he Democrat- cont rolled Legislature, whose members have been complete-
ly u n responsive to t he needs of local students and taxpayers,” Assemblymen Wolfe said. “Our of f ice is work i ng diligently with local school of f ic i a l s a n d o u r c ol le a g u e s i n Tr e nt o n t o restore funding for our local schools. We w ill not roll over and allow D e mo c r at s t o r e d i r e c t millions away from our scho ol d ist r ict s at t he expense of our student’s education and our resident’s tax dollars.”
eration. I’m proud to stand with the full bipartisan delegation from New Jersey to co-sponsor and support this important legislation and call on the Senate to finish the job and send this bill to the President.” The Paycheck Fairness Act is an important step toward ending gender-based
wage discrimination and ensuring all women receive equal pay for equal work. Specif ically, The Paycheck Fai r ness Act would: • Re qu i re e mploye r s to prove that pay disparities exist for legitimate, job-related reasons and not based
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Remove obstacles in t he E qu al Pay Act to allow workers to par ticipate in class action lawsuits that challenge system ic pay discrimination Improve the Department of Labor’s (DOL) tools for enforcing the Equal Pay Act.
Senate Gives Charlie’s Law Final Legislative Approval
Capitol Comments Senator Robert W. Singer 30th Legislative District, Serving Howell
TRENTON - The New Jersey Senate voted to give final legislative approval to Senator Robert Singer’s (R-30) bill that would require phar macists to inst r uct their patients on how to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired drugs and needles. Charlie’s Law, S-3240,
our district, we will continue to speak out against the deeper cuts that will be imposed in the years to come if the governor’s budget proposal becomes law.” “We have been met with nothing but silence from the St ate Depar t ment of E ducat ion when we questioned their lack of t ra nspa rency i n calculating Local Fair Share,” Assemblyman McGuckin added. “Stating that the calcu lat ion s for det e r-
Paycheck Fairness Act Would Eliminate Inequities Among Workers
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WASHINGTON, DC – The following is a statement from Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) on the passage of H.R. 7: “Fighting for paycheck fairness isn’t just about
tive District 10 have been vehemently opposed by legislators, school off icials, and students. “Superintendent Healy’s testimony shines a light on the glaring holes in our state’s school fundi ng for mu l a ,” Se n at or Hol z a pfel s a i d . “A s a result of Governor Murphy’s funding cuts, District 10 is set to lose over $5.5 million in state aid for the 2019-2020 school year. On behalf of students and taxpayers in
would also ensure pharm a c i s t s’ p a t i e n t s c a n access drug deactivation products. Charlie’s Law is named i n me mor y of C h a rl ie Van Tassel, a beloved son and brother who battled addiction for many years before his passing at the age of 33. Charlie’s family remembers him as a
succe ssf u l at h let e a nd family pran kster who loved music and dancing. “We’ve all heard stories about ext ra or expi red medications in a family medicine cabinet falling i nt o t he w rong h a nd s, leading to a drug addiction or even death,” Singer said. “My legislation, i nt roduce d i n me mor y of Charlie, will prevent these all-too-com mon t ragedies, by mak ing sure patients have a safe
way to dispose of their u nwa nt e d pre sc r ipt ion medication and needles. Enacting this legislation as soon as possible will prevent opioid abuse and save lives.” Se n at or Si nge r’s bip a r t i s a n b i l l , S -32 4 0 , wou ld en su re pha r macists supply instructions to patients regarding proper dr ug disposal procedures, along with a wa r n i ng of potent ial risks if the medication is
not discarded safely. Additionally, the pharmacists must make available to the patient a Drug Deactivation System product, which neutralizes 98 percent of medication and reduces the cha nce of d r ugs i n f iltrating a landfill or water supply. Ever y day, more than 2,000 teenagers misuse a prescription drug for the first time, according to the National Institute on
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Drug Abuse. 70 percent of people who abuse prescription pain medicine obtained the drugs from family or friends. “No New Jersey family has gone untouched by the hor rif ic opioid crisis plaguing our state,” Singer added. “T his legislation will combat drug abuse where it often beg i n s – i n t he home. Stopping drug addiction before it starts will save lives.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter State Needs To See Effects Of Aid Cuts Good afternoon State Leaders, I am a very concerned parent and an extremely fearful district employee of Toms River Schools. T he d rast ic cut s t hat face ou r staff, teachers, and administration is det r i ment al to ou r school district and most importantly to our students who will reap this harsh consequence. Our school district cannot afford such excessive cuts. We have such a large school district with already large classrooms with an average size of 20 to 22 students in each element a r y class a nd over 22 students in each secondary classroom. I am a mother of three children who all attend Toms River Schools. I am concerned that my child ren are going to get lost in the shuff le with an abundance of students in each class. I have a son who greatly benefits from a smaller classroom size. His focus decreases when there is too much stimulation in the classroom with too many students. With a larger classroom size of over 30 children, my son is not going to be able to grow as he should and his academic performance will most likely drop. I know many children are in the same position as my son. We need ou r tea cher s so classroom sizes do not increase. This also poses a problem for the teachers. Teaching a larger classroom can get out of control and is more stressful on the teacher. How can a teacher teach 30 -35 st udents? Some parents can’t take care of 1 child...do we really expect a teacher to take care of 30 -35 students every day for 6 hours? The same goes
for our staff members who aren’t teachers. We all have so much work... who will do it all with all of these cuts? Are you as state leaders going to come to Toms River Schools a nd help ou r administrators with all of the work...maybe you should. Maybe then these cuts wouldn’t take place. I am also concerned about our children’s extracurricular activities and programs in all of our schools. If you take away our children’s only outlet for staying away from drugs and alcohol, my concern is children are going to get themselves into trouble. We want to keep our children safe, busy, and active and away from drugs and alcohol. If you take extracurricular activities and programs away from our children, this will only cause more problems and issues in the community. Why should our school d ist r ict be pu n ished? Cutting staff, teachers, administration, and extracurricular activities and prog rams for ou r ch ild re n is a pu n ishment. Our children were always taught you are only punished when you do something wrong... well what have we done wrong to deserve these devastating cuts? Our children are our future...our children deserve a good education. These cuts are only goi ng to ma ke lea r n i ng that much harder for our children. Please don’t do this to our schools, our community...our futures all depend on it. Thank you for your time and your consideration. Please let us be heard. Sheri Pereira Toms River parent and employee
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Good Afternoon, I am writing this letter letter out of fear...fear the many school districts across New Jersey that are facing drastic and devastating cuts to S2. 1. All schools deserve a fair funding formula. 2. Don’t punish model schools, students, staff and programs. 3. Keep politics out of our classrooms, fund schools fairly. 4. Funding cuts have a face...our children...our future. 5.Districts that are already under adequacy shouldn’t be punished...kindly read this again...Districts that are already under adequacy shouldn’t be punished 6.Please do not punish responsible spending districts. Kindly read all testimony relating to S2 from the many districts in NJ facing irreparable harm due to S2. Anita Steimle Toms River resident, graduate, parent, and staff member
Why Do People Love Trump? The kaleidoscope of corruption, incompetence, immorality, willful ignorance and systematic betrayal of Constitutional norms manifested by this Oval Office increases an obser ver’s
Letters The Editor blood pressure to theTo point belittlement of traditional Greed has trumped all huof brain-explosion! The occupant of the Oval Office is modeling the United States of America according to the blueprint of Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin. Think about it. Putin surrounds himself only with oligarchs who have ravaged the wealth of the nation. Failure to pay homage to Putin - or not paying him the expected gratuities results in banishment from the inner circle of power, seizure of assets, indefinite imprisonment, expulsion from the Motherland and even assassination. No, we are not yet at the point of assassination-by-presidential-edict. However, our president’s fascination with and admiration of despots suggest that he envies their power and frequent practice of gratuitous imprisonment, torture and execution. Endowment with the power of life or death might possibly fulfill his darkest desires! Would easy death-orders finally satisfy the needs of his ego? Nonetheless, countless s u p p o r t e r s p r ofe s si n g themselves as Christians continue to f lock to his defense - and praise - no matter the harm caused to Constitutional Law. Also sacrificed are the lower classes of citizens; the hope of the displaced and would-be immigrants; the unrestricted poisoning of our water, air and soil; the
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Christian virtues and of morality itself; continual attacks on Free Speech and Free Press; the f lagrant flouting of all legal restraints; the betrayal of longtime allies and friends juxtaposed with the embracement of tyrants eager to destroy all democracies; the brazen f launting of greed, machismo, mendacity and blind belligerence. Why do so many millions of Christians love and support this president? Here are a few theories for consideration: 1. Too many citizens idolize their children. This president speaks and acts like a child. 2. Too many find virtuous living boring or difficult. The president’s bad example frees citizens to skirt most virtues. 3. Too many citizens feed their brains with “bad TV” and even worse social media. Macho violence, nitwit comedy and loveless sex dominate the vast spectrum of our TV channels. TV-watching in the White House seems perpetual. 4. Too many have devalued intellectual pursuits and generally despise intellectuals, while seemingly preferring mediocrity… except in the case of their own doctors. 5. Too many Bible-readers are no more than that… readers…and not doers of the Biblical or Christian code of ethics they claim as their own. “Love one another” has become “Do unto him before he does unto you.” 6. Too many gratuitously attribute the rising stock market to the president’s taking up residence in the White House, although the recovery began under his predecessor’s tenure. Yet the current president claims all credit, and accepts no blame. 7. Like Judas who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, too many Christians have betrayed Jesus’ alleged ideals by an unquestioning embrace of greed as virtue.
man virtues. Greed is the president’s only “virtue.” 8. Too many hate to read or study or ref lect. They readily identify with the non-reader in the Oval Office. 9. Too many consider politics to be sports entertainment. “No harm to the Republic, whatever the politicians do in DC!” so they think. The Italian people and the German people of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s thought the same. 10. Too many citizens with too much irony believe that Almighty God raised Donald Trump up to seat him at His side! Donald has trumped Jesus as the new messiah! 11. Too many think, speak and act like this president. They love him and like everything he says and does, whether good or evil. 12. Too many citizens fear and hate the same groups of people the president despises with his malicious cacophony of bigotry and racism. 13. Too many have a false sense of confidence in the viability of the American way of life (see #9). 14. Too many practice gullibility as if a virtue, believing literally every word that issues forth from the Trump tongue, then believing literally his later contradictory statements. 15. Too many citizens accept without challenge all propaganda blaring forth from radical “news outlets.” 16. Too many believe passion to be more important than rationality in politics and in all other human interactions. 17. Too many think that religions do not have to be accountable for the bad deeds they inspire in their adherents, just as much as they expect credit for the good they inspire. These people of religion reject the notion that a great deal of evil is done in (their own) God’s name. “Only other religions (gods) are guilty (Letters - See Page 13)
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LAKEWOOD – A tour of FirstEnergy Park, home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, will be sponsored by the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, Freeholder Director Virginia Haines announced. The free tour will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Program #133466-2A. A second tour will be at 11 a.m., #1334662B. Many local schools are closed this day, bring the kids! Get the inside view from the
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Brick’s 9th Annual Green Fair Returns April 13
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Continued From Page 8 of that.” There are many other reasons for this president’s popularity and “infallibility.” Every citizen needs to examine his/her conscience; cross-examine his/her mindset; self-question his/her stance on Constitutional Law and on its Preamble, which states in black and white the actual purposes for which the Founding Fathers split from the British Monarchy and established the United States of America. We do not want an American Monarchy, do we? Nicholas Molinari Brick
Cuts To Medicare, Social Security Proposed President Trump recently revealed his record-high $4.5 trillion budget for fiscal year 2020. Among other items, it includes a 5 percent increase in military spending, a further $8.6 billion for his fantasy border wall and new work requirements for food stamps and other federal assistance
The Brick Times, April 6, 2019, Page 13 programs. Hidden in the small print - and of gravest importance to the senior citizens of Ocean County - is his reduction of spending for Medicare and Social Security by a whopping $1.9 trillion. No mention was made of candidate Trump’s pledge not to alter these “entitlements” in any way. Most of my friends and neighbors here in the retirement communities dismiss the mainstream media because they have been assured, on no authority whatsoever, that it presents fake news. They get their information (such as it is) exclusively from Fox News. This outlet duly reported and briefly discussed Trump’s 2020 fiscal plans, at one point almost gloating over the proposed work requirements. Only one item was omitted: any mention of slashing funds for Medicare and Social Security. Devotees of Fox News consequently will be left unaware of the full nature of Trump’s plans for their physical and financial health, nor will they ever understand that only a Democratic House of Representatives can prevent the actual realization of these intentions. Michael J Doherty Berkeley
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It’s more bad news for sugary drinks that contain high fructose corn syrup or HFCS. According to a new animal study, consuming a small amount of this sweetener can speed up the growth of tumors. The study focused on intestinal (colon) tumors and the amount of high fructose corn syrup was equivalent to the amount found in one can of soda. I’m concerned because I know somewhere out there, children are celebrating their birthdays with lots of candy and beverages that are high in HFCS. The amount of corn syrup found in a can of soda appears to give mice bigger colon tumors. You might be thinking that other factors came into play such as weight, or illness, but the results of this mouse study were actually independent of compounding factors. This finding comes at the same time as another concerning trend is coming to light. That is more and more young adults are being diagnosed with colon or colorectal cancer in their 30’s and dying from it. High fructose corn syrup is a liquid sweetener, derived from corn that consists of both glucose and fructose in a ratio of 45 to 55. So it’s a blended sugar that contains two different natural sugars, and it is mainly fructose which is a fruit sugar. The fact that sweet drinks accelerate tumor growth within the colon begs the question about other tumors. Does it drive tumor growth for other cancers, or just colon? And it raises the question about soda,
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TOMS RIVER — In a move to directly impact students in addiction recovery attending Ocean County College, the Ammon Foundation has partnered with the OCC Foundation to make available $2,500 in scholarship awards for two students in recovery for the Fall 2019 semester. Scholarship applications can be submitted through August 16. The funding for the scholarship has been made available via The Ammon Foundation’s Core Value Partnership Initiative, which strives to create intentional, mutually-beneficial and long-term partnerships to strategically support individuals in recovery. As an Education Partner, OCC joins with The Ammon Foundation in a one-to-one matching scholarship to remove financial barriers in place for an individual in recovery pursuing education. The Ammon Foundation has allocated a minimum of $100,000 annually for scholarships to support individuals in recovery pursuing education via various pathways. Scholarship recipients become Ammon Recovery Scholars and are connected to a community of students in recovery, and offered free Peer Recovery Coaching and Professional Mentoring via the Foundations’ Community Engagement Initiative. The Foundation subscribes to the belief that when individuals in recovery are holistically supported to build purposeful lives, the likelihood of them maintaining their recovery substantially increases. “As a woman in long-term recovery, Executive Director of The Ammon Foundation, an Ocean County College alum, and a Trustee on the Ocean County College Foundation Board, I could not be more ecstatic about a partnership,” said Mariel Hufnagel. “All
individuals deserve access to education. Through innovative partnerships like this, we are able to better serve the marginalized and disenfranchised – not only removing barriers to education but providing hope by opening doors to a brighter future.” In recent years, the OCC Foundation has expanded its outreach to partner with community leaders in business, industry, education, and government to reach a common goal to provide quality, affordable education to the students and to prepare them to assume their roles in our society. The accomplishments of the Foundation are a tribute to an unwavering belief in its mission by all who have participated to provide academic excellence that is accessible to all Ocean County residents. “The Ocean County College Foundation is proud to participate in the Ammon Partnership for Recovery through Education Program,” remarked Kenneth Malagiere, Executive Director of the OCC Foundation. “With this scholarship, students can begin or make a fresh start on the road to higher education right here in Ocean County. Our Foundation has long been committed to the success of all of our scholarship recipients and we are looking forward to the witnessing the positive effect of this partnership on our student body.” Beyond the matching scholarship, Ammon and OCC are also exploring various ways to work together and bring education and awareness about addiction and recovery to the campus and the community at large, and support to those in, or seeking, recovery. OCC students in addiction recovery can visit ocean.academicworks.com/opportunities/2037 to apply for the scholarship funding.
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Special Event in Toms River to Help Seniors Living at Home
TOMS RIVER – It’s spring and time to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in your life and in the life of our community! Mark your calendar to attend our information session on Saturday, April 27, 9:30- 11 a.m. at the Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, Toms River. The session will include an orientation for new volunteers. Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is a non-profit agency is committed to enabling the homebound elderly of Ocean County remain living independently in their home. As a senior yourself or a spouse, partner or friend taking care of a non-driving elderly member of our community there is help available. There is no charge for the services and there is no income eligibility. The only requirement to receive service is that the loved one needing service is over 60, is no longer driving, and lives in Ocean County or parts of southern Monmouth County. At this session, CVCJ will review all the services that are available, how the program works and the variety of volunteer opportunities for those who wish to join like-minded volunteers who provide services to our homebound seniors in Toms River and all the communities of Ocean County from Lacey Township to Point Pleasant and west
to Jackson and Whiting. CVCJ volunteers provide: • Round trip transportation to medical appointments (volunteers use their own car) • Grocery shopping (they shop for you, once every two weeks) • Friendly visits & Phone Calls to those who feel lonely and live far from their families • Caregiver Canines Pet Visitation to provide a great tail-wagging joy, this program provides in-home volunteers and therapy dog visits. In addition, we also offer our frail and elderly residents the following services: Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program offers Caregivers of those living at home with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or chronic illness to get relief from their incredible stress and burden on a weekly basis. Veteran to Veteran, our volunteer Veterans are matched with a Veteran for all our services Multicultural Outreach, we have diverse and bilingual staff members. We provide education and outreach to minority communities Call CVCJ today 732-505-2273 to reserve your spot at this special session. Check on line at caregivervolunteers.org.
Andy Irons: Kissed by the God
BEACH HAVEN – The Lighthouse International Film Society and South End Surf and Paddle Shop present a screening of Andy Irons: Kissed by the God on April 6 at 7 p.m. at South End Surf and Paddle, 220 S. Bay Ave., Beach Haven. Andy Irons: Kissed by God is a documentary film that focuses on the true, untold story of one of the world’s most prolific surfers. The intent of the film is to show the unfiltered life of Andy Irons, one that was filled with energy, passion, success, and challenges; challenges that pushed
Andy to the brink and were both the best parts of Andy and the hardest to handle. The filmmakers, Steve and Todd Jones, wanted to create a film that captured the true essence of Andy Irons - his family, and his friends. This film is back by popular demand and is being re-screened at South End Surf and Paddle Shop. Be sure to get your tickets in advance! Cost is $5 per film per person. Lighthouse International Film Society Members are free. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged, space is limited.
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LAKEWOOD – Sunrise Easter service will be held on April 21 at 6 a.m. on the lawn at All Saints Episcopal Church, 213 Madison Ave in Lakewood. All are invited to attend. Information, call 732-367-0933.
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Artists & Vendors Needed For 2019 Earth First Festival
OCEAN COUNTY – Artists and Vendors wanted for the 2019 Earth First Festival at Jakes Branch County Park on Saturday, May 18. Earth First Art Contest: Attention all local Ocean County artists! Ready to put your skills to the test? Jakes Branch County Park is looking for talented, local artists to design a themed art piece that will be showcased on various advertisements and show items for the 2020 Earth First Festival. All artwork must be newly created and entered by March 30. All art will be judged by an art panel and the finalists will be posted on our Facebook page for the public to vote for their favorite piece. For contest rules and entry form, email Ben Ackerman at backerman@co.ocean. nj.us. This year’s art theme: The Power of Pollinators. Entry form: bit.ly/2t7oaxD.
Earth First Festival Jakes Branch County Parks 2nd Annual Earth First Festival is approaching quickly. We are looking for local artists and businesses to take part in our event. Spots for the event are free! In keeping with the theme of the event, we are looking for local environmental and holistic businesses, recycled and environmental crafters and artists, garden and plant vendors, and whole food and produce vendors who have products to sell on site. Products being sold must be family friendly and fit within the criteria laid out in the vendor rules. All applications are subject for review before an acceptance letter is sent. An application is not a guarantee of acceptance to the show. For an event application and vendor rules, email Ben Ackerman at backerman@ co.ocean.nj.us. Vendor Application form: bit. ly/2BdGlGn.
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Ocean County Residents Offered Up Close Look At County Clerk Deed Room TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents interested in tracing their property ownership records are once again invited t o “ Se a r ch i ng t he D e e d Ro om ,” a workshop hosted by the Ocean County Clerk scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 27. The workshop will take place in the deed room of the Ocean County Clerk’s Off ice, in the Ocean County Cour thouse, 118 Washington St., here. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. To register, send an email to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella at scolabella@co.ocean.nj.us or call 732929-2018. Under the direction of Colabella, joined by members of his staff, the workshop will offer an in-depth tour of the Deed Room and provide personalized instruction and guidance on how to search and access records like the deed or mortgage to your home. “Residents are unaware of how much information they have access to, and even how to look up property records,” Colabella said. “This event gives them an opportunity to learn firsthand how easy it is to access this kind of information and just how much they have at their convenience. Attendees will also be provided with information on how to register for the County Clerk’s Property Alert Service, wh ich e n able s prop e r t y ow ne r s t o receive electronic notifications when documents pertaining to their property are recorded with the County Clerk.
“This workshop provides residents with the chance to get a better understanding of the workings of the County Clerk’s Office and in particular getting information as it relates to their property,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as freeholder liaison to the County Clerk. Colabella said the workshop coincides with highlighting April as National County Government Month. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has dedicated the month of April to encouraging counties to promote services and programs offered to the public. “This workshop will help satisfy the curiosit y of any Ocean Count y resident who has an interest in tracing t hei r proper t y ow nersh ip record s,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines. “Scott and his staff do a great job in making sure cer tain infor mation is accessible to our residents.” The Ocean County Clerk also offers a variety of other services including passports, notary, and veteran services. Colabella noted this workshop has had a good turnout since he began running it a few years ago. “I encourage our residents to attend the program and get a better understanding of the information that pertains to their homes which no doubt is one of the most significant purchases they will make,” Colabella said. “Some will find interesting history attached to their deed. Others will learn about the helpful resources we have.”
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Home Canning: Making Jam Program
TOMS RIVER – Making jam is a good starting point for people who want to try home canning. This beginner class is hands-on and intended for people who have not canned in the past. The method being used is water-bath canning. Bring a towel to transport the hot jar of jam for the way home. If you are unsure of your personal canning equipment feel free to bring to class to be checked by the instructors. Speakers: Joanne Kinsey, FCHS Agent and Belinda Chester, Professional/Research/Manager Horticulture. This is a program given on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and will be
held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River. There is a non-refundable program fee of $30 per person. Space is limited. Payment is due prior to program. Please make check payable to OCBA. Please register by Monday, April 22, contact 732-349-1247. Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584.
National Day of Prayer
TOMS RIVER – Please join us on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. for the National Day of Prayer held at the Church of Grace & Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River. Where many faith will come together and pray for our Nation, President, Community, Children, Family, Military,
Church and many more. This is the time where we must come together and “Love one Another” according to John 13:34. All are welcome! For more information, contact Apostle Sandra Gonzalez, Ocean County NDP coordinator by email: sflmin@aol.com.
The 29th Annual Cattus Island Nature Festival
TOMS RIVER – The Cattus Island Nature Festival is an annual celebration of Natural Science Education at Cattus Island County Park. This year’s celebration will be on April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The entire day will be full of exciting activities such as nature
walks, seining, kayak trips, live animal talks, lectures and children’s programs. A variety of exhibitors including a food vendor will be on hand and there will be live music throughout the day. Admission is free!
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Encompass Health’s Tips For A Stronger Brain
By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is recognizing the month of March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Encompass Health will using this time to highlight the importance of rehabilitation in a patient’s recovery after a brain injury. Encompass Health provides services onsite to help strengthen patients’ minds. However, they have also provided some at-home tips for strengthening your brain. Give these a try: • Challenge your brain by taking a new
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World War I Tribute Art Exhibit Coming To Toms River Library
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “The Doughboy Monuments of New Jersey” by Erik Burro throughout April in the McConnell Gallery. Erik Burro is a history advocate who has photographed nearly 300 memorials to World War I in New Jersey, most created within a decade after the Great War. A color photo of the most recent WWI monument in the state, “Protectors of Freedom” by Brian Hanlon, will be featured in the black and white photo exhibit with several other monuments in Ocean County. Burro’s WWI research has included the role of New Jersey pilots from the Princeton University Aeronautics School, the part played by military chaplains on the
Western Front, insights into the role of animals during the war, and the lifesaving contributions made by civilian American volunteers serving throughout Europe. The Ocean County Historical Society will host a conference of New Jersey historical societies at the Toms River Branch on Apr. 6. Burro’s photographic exhibit is a compliment to programs that will be featuring Ocean County’s highlights of its own WWI commemoration. The branch is located at 101 Washington Street. “The Doughboy Monuments of New Jersey” is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch at 732349-6200, ext. 5100, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 6 - apR 12
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): True friends show their true colors. When facing a crisis, you’ll find that you have plenty of support at your side. Avoid becoming too emotionally involved with an issue as an objective approach works best. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Keep your attention focused on one objective at a time and ignore distractions. Devote all your free time this week to doing what you love most. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Warm spring air thaws the heart. You may find a renewed vigor toward romantic pursuits that creates a restless itch that needs to be scratched. Take a loved one along for an exciting adventure in the coming week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get going while the going is good. An abundance of energy and a meticulous nature makes this the ideal week to cross items off your to-do list. Your greatest satisfaction comes from your accomplishments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Don’t hold back when it comes to showing off your skills. You could end up impressing those who can make things happen for you. The quality of your opponent sweetens the victory. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t jump to conclusions. Reserve making a final judgment until all the facts become available or you risk making a serious mistake. Err on the side of caution and don’t be pressured into making snap decisions.
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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Two ‘Underground’Vegetables Join Forces In A Soup You’ll Want To Share By Wolfgang Puck One of the happiest benefits of the farmers’ market revolution is the fact that food lovers get to discover products that not so long ago were unknown or unavailable. Seeing beautiful piles of produce in a market stall and talking with the people who grew them encourages cooks to try vegetables or fruits that they may once have been wary of tasting through unfamiliarity, much in the way that toddlers sometimes instinctively turn their heads away when introduced to new foods. Two of my favorite ingredients whose profiles have risen in recent years - thanks in part to farmers’ markets are sunchokes and fennel bulbs. I like to think of them as both literally and figuratively “underground” vegetables, because they grow beneath the soil and once were little known to the general public. What’s especially interesting and pleasing to me is how well they complement each other, as you’ll see when you make my recipe for sunchoke and fennel soup. “Sunchoke” is the modern-day name now generally given to what once called the Jerusalem artichoke. The name has changed largely for accuracy, since the knobby little tuber (an underground stem, or rhizome, like a potato), which looks a bit like overgrown ginger, neither comes from Jerusalem nor is related to the artichoke, apart from a shared slightly nutty flavor. In fact, the first part of the former name comes from the fact that it’s part of the sunflower family, and the Italian word for that plant is girasole, literally meaning “turning toward the sun” as sunflowers tend to do; though it was mistranslated into English as a reference to the Holy Land! Sunchokes are highly versatile, delicious raw in thin slices or cooked in a wide variety of ways. Fennel bulb, meanwhile, is related to the feathery, anise-scented herb called fennel. The bulb is wonderfully crisp and refreshingly flavorful, delicious raw in salads or cooked. Some people, however, may object to its hint of sweet licorice-like flavor. But when you bring cooked sunchokes and bulb fennel together in a pureed soup, something marvelous happens. That licorice flavor recedes to become subtly herbaceous, while the sunchokes harmonize perfectly with their mildly nutty richness. (I also include a potato to lend the mixture just a touch more body, as well as a large shallot for its sweetly oniony aromatic note.) The result is an elegant, beautiful soup worthy of a special dinner party, especially if you take the optional extra step of deep-frying some thinly sliced sunchokes to add a delightfully crispy garnish like miniature potato chips. So please visit your local farmers’ market soon and try these unheralded stars of the vegetable world. I hope you’ll agree with me that they were meant for each other! SUNCHOKE AND FENNEL SOUP Serves 6 to 8 1 lemon, juiced, squeezed halves reserved 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 pounds (1 kg) sunchokes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, diced 1 pound (500 g) fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, small fronds reserved for garnish 1 medium baking potato, peeled and diced 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable stock or broth, plus extra as needed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Coarsely ground black pepper, for garnish Sunchoke Chips (recipe follows), for optional garnish Put half of the lemon juice and a squeezed lemon half in a mixing bowl with the water. Peel and cube the sunchokes, and put the cubes in the lemon water. Heat a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and then the shallot and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are fragrant and begin to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the diced sunchokes and add them to the pot along with the potatoes, followed by the 3 cups of stock and the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potato and sunchokes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining lemon juice. Working in batches if necessary and following the manufacturer’s instructions for pureeing hot liquids, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth; keep pureed batches in a clean bowl, and then carefully transfer the pureed soup back to the pot. Stir in more stock as needed to reach a fluid consistency you like, and gently reheat the soup over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. Ladle the soup into heated serving bowls, garnishing each serving with chopped fennel fronds, coarsely ground black pepper, and, if you like, sunchoke chips. SUNCHOKE CHIPS 1 pound (500 g) unpeeled sunchokes, scrubbed clean Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 tablespoon kosher salt Fill a large bowl with cold water. With a sharp knife or a mandoline, carefully cut the sunchokes into thin slices about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick, immediately dropping them into a bowl of cold water to prevent browning. Rinse and drain the slices 3 times, and pat them very dry with paper towels. Pour enough oil into a large, deep skillet to reach a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of the skillet and heat the oil to a temperature of 375 F (190 C). Alternatively, use a countertop thermostat-controlled electric deep-fryer, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Working in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet, fry the sunchoke slices until golden brown, stirring occasionally with a wire skimmer, 3 to 4 minutes. Using the skimmer, transfer the chips to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with some salt. Once the chips have cooled completely, store in an airtight container at cool room temperature until needed.
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