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—Photo Provided by The Jackson School District Students, staff and veterans took part in events like a fundraising run.” By Bob Vosseller Beyond the run, the fast for local veterans JACKSON – For two at 8 a.m. and includ- event is a ser ies of decades veterans have ed lessons during the projects, lessons, and been honored and re- school day. community connecmembered during a The an nual event tions that keeps the special event at the raised money for veter- experiences and conC h r i s t a McAu l i f fe ans and concluded with tributions of veterans Middle School. a series of races and alive in the minds of This year’s Run for runs on the McAuliffe the middle school stuVets began with break- property. dents.
Several hundred participants helped raise money and gather donations last year which was presented to local veteran organizations. “We raised approximately $3,500 to be donated to our veterans,” (Run - See Page 4)
Students Give 3,000 People A Happy Thanksgiving
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Some 240 turkeys were being sectioned, roasted, weighed and refrigerated in the kitchens of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School in the week before Thanksgiving when the culinary arts students were preparing Thanksgiving Day meals for 3,000 of the neediest in Ocean County. The dinners also include sweet potatoes, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, string bean casserole and dessert. The meals would be picked up in the days preceding the holiday by various organizations. Feed the Need is the biggest meal preparation by the students, many of whom plan to work in the food
industry and/or further their culinary education after they graduate. “We expose the kids to as much as we can so they can make a decision about their career once they get out of here,” said Gary Lesniak. “This way they’ll get an all-around idea of what the industry is about.” Lesniak, formerly a Culinary Arts II instructor at the center, is now their Dining Room Instructor. He has been in charge of Feed the Need since it began some 23 years ago when they started out making 40 dinners, but the need continues to grow every year, he said. (Thanksgiving - See Page 9)
Council President Nixon Resigns
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Some were shocked, many were saddened and most offered accolades and thanks to Robert Nixon who resigned as councilman during the Nov. 26 Township Council meeting. Nixon served as council president this year. He opened the meeting by saying that when an elected official faces decisions that require “care and deep thought and some decisions are personal and there is nothing more personal for an elected official than deciding about their future in office. I have decided that now is the time for me to step down from council. “I did not come to this decision lightly. Fortunately, I have several personal and professional opportunities ahead of me that require my full attention and they must become the priority of my life. For almost eight years I have placed Jackson ahead of myself, my job, my family. It is time I put them first,” Nixon said. “This being politics I am sure there will be Facebook agitators and bloggers focused solely on their greed - and fake news sites who peddle in lies - will find some alternate meaning or find some false storyline to explain my early retirement from council. There is no hidden message in my decision but I know I can’t control the misinformed or the liars or the political cowards who seek only to claim to office. I can’t control the special interests. I am not concerned about them. Nor should any of you,” Nixon said. The Council President, who was elected twice (Nixon - See Page 5)
Officials Look At “State Of The Schools”
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Finances, population, and other issues were discussed during a presentation on the state of the schools during a recent Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Stephen Genco presented the PowerPoint presentation and also discussed various issues involving the goals (School - See Page 8)
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Continued From Page 1 McAuliffe Principal Debra Phillips said. “We had upwards of 20 to 30 veterans at our breakfast and 12 stayed around to speak to our classes. They came into the classrooms, and the library and lunch room to talk to our students.” Phillips said that a team of McAuliffe teachers run the day’s activities. “We have two lead teachers who spearhead the day, 8th grade literacy teacher Jackie Volpe, and 7th grade science teacher Jennifer Nickerson. This was our 20th anniversary of running this and it was a very important event. “The way it starts is that we have the veterans come in for a breakfast in the morning. The Jackson Wawa donated all the food and parents came in as well. The students introduced each of the veterans. Some were assigned to them while others were family members they knew,” Phillips said. Phillips added, “They often thank the school and say how honored they are to be here. After the breakfast and introductions, we have classroom lessons and the veterans also speak about what they did, where they served and what branch of the military they were part of.” During the school day there were lessons taught and numerous opportunities for students to connect with the visiting veterans. “A special than k you goes out to all who helped in any way, and es-
pecially to our active military members and our veterans,’’ Volpe said. “We had music, face painting by our honor society students, the mascot, a bake sale, RC car racing for the vets, and friends, family, and staff members all having a great time out to honor veterans and active military members,’’ said Nickerson. “We have different categories for racing,” Volpe said. Those categories included, the one-mile run, one-mile walk, 3-student relay, mixed relay (two students with one adult), 678 relay (one student from each middle school grade), and the students’ most popular category, the “Golden Boot” and “Golden Flip-Flop” relays. In this category, the Golden Boot trophy goes to the winning McAuliffe teacher and McAuliffe students relay team (all male). The “Golden Flip-Flop” trophy is awarded to the winning McAuliffe teacher and McAuliffe students relay team (all female). Medals will also be awarded to the other winning participants of the one-mile run. The event’s one-mile run/one mile walk and relays also served as a fundraiser. “We raise funds for veterans during the walk. There is a $5 fee and if they buy a T-shirt that is an additional $5. All the funds are donated to a veteran cause and we also have a bake sale and face painting that day. The fundraising part of it though is secondary to honoring all of our veterans and to show them that we appreciate what they have done,” Phillips said. Run for Vets served as the culmination of the school’s “Honor Our Vets” ser-
vice-learning initiative. Many teachers and students contribute to this program through activities such as veteran oral history projects, a veteran “wall of fame” honoring veterans who are friends and family of McAuliffe students and staff, decorating the school. Phillips said that “during the whole month of November our students take part in Operation Shoebox.” Nickerson said, “the school held “Grade Wars” throughout the month to get students involved. Each gym period was put through a team obstacle course. They had grade level “color wars” and the culminating event is Operation Shoebox where each grade collects supplies to send overseas.
Operation Shoebox partners with schools, churches, corporations and community organizations to share its mission of extending tangible appreciation to those currently in the military and veterans. The group works to ensure that every individual of the armed forces who requests a care package receives one. “The total donations for Operation ShoeBox were approximately 425 items. The kids get a lot out of this day. They learn a lot and they get to meet the veterans and talk to them. The veterans get to see the students and tell them what they have gone through. It also reminds the students how we need to remember veterans every day,” Phillips said.
—Photo Provided by The Jackson School District Christa McAuliffe Middle School students meet with veterans during a special daylong program held at the school on Nov. 4
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Continued From Page 1 to council, added, “I leave council knowing that those who want to tear this town apart will fail to divide our community and I wish to add this decision was not based on politics. Based on my record and my commitment to our residents that I would have easily won re-election next year. But winning an election is not what motivates me because doing this job has never been about me or the title.” Nixon added, “my actions as a councilman have always focused exclusively on how to make this town better.” Nixon praised those closest to him singling out a special bond of friendship that he and Council Vice President Barry Calogero have had in their 11 years in knowing each other. Calogero described Nixon as “always being respectful and a true leader. I am proud to call you a friend. The injustices and mistruths that have been printed by social media has yet again struck home. I can tell you first hand that Council President Nixon is the most honorable, well-respected, hard-working public servant in the whole state.” Mayor Michael Reina commended Nixon for his eloquent commentary saying “You covered just about every base. We should be the ones thanking you. He (Nixon) kept me level. A lot of people try. You have a good way of speaking. You wear your heart on your sleeve and you are genuine. I am shocked, surprised and sad. We have worked together on many issues of the town. I will always be here for you.” Councilman Alex Sauickie said Nixon had inspired him to run for public office and also
The Jackson Times, December 7, 2019, Page 5 noted that Nixon had been “unfairly targeted by people who hide behind anonymity. I thank you for your leadership. You challenged the status quo. Jackson is a better town because you have been here.” “The knowledge that you bring to this dais will be missed. The respect you have throughout the county, throughout the state is absolutely genuine. I was proud to serve with you,” Councilman Andrew Kern said. Councilman Ken Bressi also wished Nixon well. “Rob you took me by surprise tonight. I think the part the public misses, is how much time this takes away from your family. I can understand you making the hard decision and you have been very professional in everything you did.” “You have done so much and I thank you for your professionalism, resident Eleanor Hannum said. Resident Joseph Sullivan added, “you will surely be missed by us all.” Several times during the meeting, the audience rose up in applause of thanks to Nixon. Nixon said he was humbled by this response. “Truthfully I did not know it would be this emotional. I appreciate all the kindness. While I feel sad right now with the closure, this is a positive situation and I have a lot of positive things sitting ahead of me. There is nothing pushing me to do this but there is only so many hours in the day. I have served my community the best I can and I have faith that my colleagues will pick up the fall because no one is irreplaceable.” Nixon added that he felt social media was often poisonous and asked everyone to “stop and listen. We can’t learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Football, Music, And The Good Ol’ Days With the last football game ever to be played between the Lakewood Pi ner s a nd t hose awful Toms River Indians t h is T h a n k sg iv i ng, a long-standing tradition between two good high schools will sadly come to an end, which got me thinking about my days at L.H.S. I think most of us look back fondly on our teenager/high school years, even if sometimes they weren’t quite as good as we remember them. The perceived humiliations we suffered then, now only conjure up laughter rather than anguish. Homeroom, study hall, school hallways, cruisin’ Clifton Avenue on Friday nights, “makin’-out” in the Strand, vanilla milkshakes at Hermies, drag racing and rankin’ on one another about anything that provided apt material was all part of our coming of age. Also part of the scene for some back then were C h i nos, but t on dow n shirts and brown bucks
or loafers. Remembering the clothes we wore, the movies we saw or the T.V. shows we watched can bring back those days, but the medium that allows a recapturing of those times best is the music of our teenage years. It was our generation that had the good fortune to live through what has been called the “Golden Age” of Rock N’ Roll and Doo-Wop music - that is to say, between 1955 and 1959. It was music you could dance to; it was music that belonged to us rather than to our parents - it was the age of American Bandstand. We can never go back to those days again but every now and then when I hear “Rock Around the Clock,” “In the Still of the Night” or the Rays si ng “Sil houet tes,” it takes me back if only for a moment to my days at L.H.S. Go Piners! Borden Applegate Jackson
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School Cuts Will Hurt Every Child Dear Education Commissioner Repollet, I am writing to ask for your help. The implementation of S-2 as signed by Governor Murphy will decimate Toms River Regional Schools. We may have to reduce or eliminate kindergarten! We will lose all courtesy busing. Academic programs are in severe jeopardy. Sports programs will be reduced greatly. Middle school sports may be eliminated, possibly JV and freshman too. We are looking at a 20% reduction in full time staff! Toms River needs real school funding reform. SFRA is a flawed policy! It takes money to run a high-quality school district. Toms River Regional Schools is currently operating millions of dollars below adequacy according to the NJ Department of Education. The adequacy formula says we should be spending thousands more per child. What is our community’s reward to be for educating children on a shoestring budget? S-2 will cut our state aid by about $1,300 per child, a total of over $20 million annually over the next few years. While Toms River Regional District is among the most efficiently run in the state, the district is still recovering from the devastating impact (Superstorm) Sandy had on our tax base. Out of over $2.2 billion in lost ratables from the storm, Toms River still has approximately $600 million yet to come back on the tax rolls. Our schools have some of the lowest per pupil spending in the state at about $16,300 per child while our tax levy has increased each year in the attempt to maintain the quality of our district. The initial $2.3 million funding cut will hurt our children, draining our unreserved fund balance and our maintenance reserves to dangerously low levels. The 7-year phased in cut of over $20 million will annihilate our district even
Letters The when accompanied byTo con- cess can nowEditor be treated not and more than 10 episodes tinued annual 2% property tax levy increases. District administration has told parents to expect class sizes to increase dramatically due to impending staffing cuts as large as 20% of full time staff. In addition to granting our district’s emergency aid application, I urge you to support S-2803/A-4278. This bill would protect districts like Toms River, Brick and others whose property tax base is still not restored from the devastating effects of Sandy. To date over 9,000 people have signed the petition in support of these companion bills. Our district cannot absorb the scheduled decrease in funding under S-2 without doing irreparable harm to our children. It will cause severe cuts in staff, cuts in programs and significant property tax increases just to maintain a reduced quality of education. Toms River Regional Schools must be provided with relief from this dire situation. Our children deserve better than what they will receive under S2. We all deserve better! Marianne Brown Beachwood
Can You Say Star Chamber? Yet again we see the truth in the cliché: “First “Gun Control,” then total control.” First, for years we’ve been watching, (some of us fighting against), as the most basic of the ten rights of The Bill of Rights, (i.e. Article The Second), is commonly denigrated and betrayed (to greater and lesser degrees), by all three branches of government, (state and federal), while the media (print and electronic), cheers it on. Then along comes a bold new attack on the Second Amendment called Red Flag Laws, this time pulling out all the stops of American jurisprudence as embodied in the essential basic tenet of due process - and what is the result? You got it: due pro-
as a sacrosanct part of any American court procedures, but as a not-so-essential relic of the past in all current day judicial proceedings. The floodgates of tyranny have been opened. For example, the present attempt by the party of “gun control” (i.e. Democrat), to clandestinely unseat duly elected President Trump through tactics of biased, closed door, non-transparency. Where open justice used to be the norm resorted to by “We the People,” it can now be replaced by proceedings reminiscent of the state-imposed isolation of the closed door Star Chamber courts of yesterday’s medieval kings, and monarchs as well as modern day communist nation tribunals worldwide. Here at home, one would hope such deviations from treasured Americana would not be endorsed and bolstered by pseudo-intellectual elitist members of New Jersey newspaper editorial boards. Unfortunately, such is not the case when it is the Second Amendment that is their common target. Governor Phil Murphy and his Democrat ilk like to call themselves pro-gressives, but all I see here are very serious re-gressions into the dark recesses of the Star Chamber past and an extreme insult to New Jersey’s glorious claim to be the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights. Lawrence J. Braico Manchester
Impeach Him Already If any other American had obstructed justice as Trump has, they’d be going to jail. By letting Trump get away with his corruption and stalling on holding him accountable, Congress sends a dangerous message to the American public. It’s time they act. During Mueller’s testimony in July, he confirmed the results of his investigation: 37 indictments, at least 7 convictions and guilty pleas,
of obstruction of justice by Donald Trump himself. Given all of the evidence, I don’t understand at this point why our representative still hasn’t voiced their support for a formal impeachment inquiry. No one should be above the law in our country. Period. I don’t care who you are - if you’re the CEO of a company or the president of the United States of America. Donald Trump must be held accountable, just like any other American would be. If it had been anyone else who obstructed justice as blatantly as Trump did, they’d be behind bars. Some people say that we shouldn’t pursue impeachment because there are so many other issues to deal with. What about health care? Gun control? Climate change? Immigration? And to these people, I say: our lawmakers can address these issues and pursue an impeachment inquiry at the same time. That’s what we pay them to do. It’s time for our representative to join the 130+ other members of the House and support a formal impeachment inquiry now. Michael Sachs Jackson
Remember Sacrifices Made By Police A total of 1,582 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty during the past 10 years, an average of one death every 55 hours, or 158 per year. During this holiday season, putting a blue light in your window will show support for police officers that patrol our dangerous streets and to remember the ones killed in the line of duty. They find missing people, help people out, help kids stay out of trouble with the D.A.R.E. program. It is a noble profession. James Nowacki Brick
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Continued From Page 1 being set for the new year and just how well the district has done in the year 2019. Genco spoke about the district’s goals. “Our goals for 2019-2020 curriculum and student achievement is to implement social studies, K-12, guidance K-12, expand student engagement practices district wide and expand problem-based curriculum and staff training that focuses on real-world applications for students grades 9-12.” The superintendent said that “We have already done the staff training with real life applications and we have implemented a new middle school schedule and they are still working on a recommendation for a high school schedule. There is a couple of ideas out there. We will probably see something in the next couple of months.” The superintendent also said that the district is looking at mental health issues at its schools. “Society is changing and with that students are still students; kids are still kids. We really need to pay attention and be at the forefront of those things. Social and emotional learning - the students are probably tired of hearing us using those terms - but that is what we are doing,” Genco said. Genco also noted that the district’s duel credit initiative has also been expanded on at Ocean County College. “We are at the high end of what we can possibly do. We can’t even expand that any further.” Turning attention to the district’s longterm facilities plans. “It is always at the top of our list to maintain that,” Genco said adding that some “energy savings will fund some projects that need to get done on the district level over a time period.” “Our satellite transportation facility is ahead of schedule and I pop in at least once a week and it is amazing how quick they are moving. The weather has been very, very accommodating and hopefully they will get in everything they need before the weather turns,” Genco said. He also asked if the irrigation project at Jackson Liberty High School was yet completed and was told during the meeting by Edward Ostroff, director of Buildings and Grounds, that “they are all completed and operating.” “We actually have water on the athletic field on one side of the road but not on the
side where the satellite transportation site is but that is a huge project,” Genco said. Security measures such as locked doors and vestibules are in place and security has improved in all buildings, “thanks to our voters,” he said. Moving to fi nance and transportation, Genco said “we are looking to recruit mechanics and drivers as we speak. We are hiring four or five new drivers with this agenda which is great. We have the buses but we have a driver shortage. There is one state wide; it is not indigenous to Jackson but we are in a better place than we were in last year and we are continuing.” Genco said that the district is always looking at alternative revenue sources. “We are continuing to investigate the implementation of the multi-year document archival system. The amount of storage is incredible when you consider that many of the documents that a school has to keep has to be kept for 99 years. Why 99 years is beyond me but student records have to be kept and personnel records have to be maintained for 99 years and I don’t think people realize that.” “We are looking at the feasibility of courtesy busing routes in certain areas. A number of routes that might fall under the distance for courtesy busing however because of the roads and lack of sidewalks will never be considered as courtesy busing because of hazards,” Genco said Genco then spoke about student population figures comparing figures to a decade ago. “We are down 1,700 students. Looking at your percentages and we expected to be at this number. We get a lot of move-ins during the course of the year. We got 150 and close to 200 move-ins during the course of the year and we are starting to see that again. We are registering new people every other day.” “Our white and black population is down and every other population is pretty much up. Our Asian population is pretty much stable. Our Hispanic population has doubled and is getting closer to tripling. Our economically disadvantaged population has nearly doubled and our special education population from a percentage standpoint is much, much, higher. Our English language learner has quadrupled. You’re looking at a four times larger population and that requires a lot of services,” Genco said.
Town Urges Residents To Help Serve Community By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – The Jackson Township Mayor and Council are seeking residents to serve the community on one of the township’s advisory boards or commissions. The following are the existing boards and committees: Veterans Commission, Rent Leveling Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Economic Development Commission, Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, Pathfinders, Environmental Commission, Historical Commission, and the Shade
Tree Commission. Any residents interested in serving can submit a Citizen Leadership Form, which can be found at jacksontwpnj.net. “Please complete both pages and be sure to include any background experience you have or your reason for interest,” stated town officials. Questions can be directed to the Mayor’s office by phone at 732-928-1200 ext. 1211 or email at snovak@jacksontwpnj.net. All requests for consideration should be received by December 14, 2019.
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There are approximately 100 culinary students at the Brick center, and they all learn how to break down a turkey or the birds wouldn’t all fit in the oven, Lesniak said. The dark meat takes longer to cook, he added. Students also prepare some 300 pounds of stuffing, 750 pounds of mashed potatoes, 75 gallons of gravy, 430 pounds of string beans, 450 pounds of canned sweet potatoes and various pies. Donovan Sloop, 18, is a senior from Barnegat and said this was his second year helping to prepare the meals for the needy. “I think about the people who are in need of the food, and I think about how do they stay warm? And what do they have for shelter?” he said. Sloop is already being paid for working in the food industry. On weekends he washes dishes and preps food for JBJ Soul Kitchen, and he also does catering for the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. “I love it,” he said. “This is my career. I enjoy baking, and I really enjoy cooking.” OCVTS partners with Fulfill NJ (formerly the Foodbank of Ocean and Monmouth Counties) to purchase the turkeys and turkey breasts, and many of the side dishes are purchased through money raised in a food drive at Community Medical Center in Toms River by the longtime food service director there, Tommy Yanisko. Culinary Essentials Chef at the Brick center Joe Jakositz led an assembly line on the Friday before Thanksgiving - portioning, assembling and plating the chilled turkey
The Jackson Times, December 7, 2019, Page 9 that had been roasted the day before. “We use microwaveable containers because we hope that people at least have a microwave,” Jakositz said. Culinary Fundamentals Chef Jill Scott was with the Employment Orientation students, who were getting the boxes and bags ready for the meals. The students were also learning how to cut the dark meat off the bone. Baking and Pastry Arts Chef Dennis Melia and his students were preparing some 600 pies that included apple, cherry, blueberry, pumpkin, pecan and coconut custard. “We’re also cooking turkeys,” Melia said, “all the ovens are needed.” The students were learning to cook the birds in a Combi Oven, which uses artificial intelligence to roast the turkeys with steam, cutting the cooking time in half. The school has four Combi Ovens that were purchased through grants from the Carl Perkins Foundation, said Melia, who wrote the grant requests. Anasia Kelly, 17, is a senior from Bayville, and said this was her second year helping to prepare meals for Feed the Need. “Some people don’t have food, so we’re giving them stuff they don’t have,” she said. “If we weren’t doing this, I feel they would sit down and not have a cooked meal for the holiday.” Meals are given to various organizations who distribute them, including 1,000 to the People’s Pantry, 1,000 to Jesus is Lord Fellowship (who took over for Ocean County Hunger Relief), 225 to Seaside Elementary School, 150 meals to Abba’s Heart Outreach, 75 to Manchester Township Regional Day School and others, Lesniak said.
Computer Classes To Be Held At Jackson Library
JACKSON – The Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library will host computer classes during December. “Spotlight On: Windows 10” 10 a.m. December 6. Become comfortable using the features of the Windows 10 operating system. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills. “Microsoft Word Basics” 2 p.m. Decem-
ber 9. Learn how to create and format a document, write text, change the size and color of words, print, and more. Participants should have mouse and keyboard skills. The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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-Photo courtesy Vanessa Lemanski up to the Prudential Center for what would later be remembered as the experience of a lifetime. From the moment the pair walked through the stadium doors, they were treated warmly like VIP, said Lemanski. “Not having any experience being backstage at a concert I don’t know what’s it’s normally like but, the Jonas Brothers set-up was Nico’s dreamland,” she said. “There was a giant colorful dessert table filled with cupcakes, candy, and all sorts of goodies. A rainbow balloon arch, with silver balloon letters spelling out Jonas.” Nico wasted no time in enjoying the Skittles while waiting for his idol to come out. Once they passed by a movie theatre-sized screen showing a 3D crackling fire place, the atmosphere changed. Nico and Lemanski were ushered into what she recalled as a “Mariah Carey-esque” room, decked out like a white, sparkling winter wonderland. Picture twinkle lights, a white and gold Christmas tree, and Frank Sinatra playing softly in the background. (Nico - See Page 11)
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Continued From Page 10 As if this wasn’t magical enough, add Nick Jonas into the mix. Nick Jonas greeted Nico with a big high five and immediately got to talking about their connection, asking what kind of pump he wore and telling him he was strong and brave. Being the five-year-old that he is, Nico couldn’t wait to find out if they were going to play one of his favorites from the hit Disney Channel movie Camp Rock, starring the Jonas Brothers. At this, Lemanski said, “Nick just smiled. We took some photos, hugged, and wished him a good show.” Nico and his mom then got set up in their first level seats to enjoy the show. Where one might expect an abundance of Jonas Brothers merchandise and handmade signs, Lemanski noted that there was also an incredible amount of Type 1 diabetes support to be seen in the crowd. “Immediately stepping into the stadium you saw the T1 love. People with Beyond T1 shirts, and find a cure signs, everyone (including Nico) in blue for Diabetes Awareness Month. I was pleasantly surprised to see the
support,” she said. Nico enjoyed the concert to the fullest, watching as fireworks, confetti, and laser lights lit up the stadium around him. Not only this, but it seemed Nick Jonas called in a favor, playing “Gotta Find You” from Camp Rock near Nico’s side of the stage, “giving Nico pure unimaginable bliss,” said Lemanski. “After rocking out and snacking on goodies, Nico was slung over my shoulder passed out for the night,” she added. It was indeed a night to remember, in more ways than one. “He is going to be talking about his first concert and meeting his idol for years to come! I’ll have something real and tangible to reference the next time T1 is getting the best of him and it would never of been possible without the outpour of kindness, love, and support everyone showed on social media,” said Lemanski. Lemanski explained that having Type 1 diabetes makes you part of a family you never asked to be a part of, but a family nonetheless. She gave special thanks to community members Flores and Maureen Olsen for their kindness and support in making Nico’s dreams come true. “We’re family now,” she said.
Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale Dec. 14 By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Looking to get your loved ones something extra special this year? Look no further! Join the Toms River Artist Community (TRAC) for their Pop-Up Holiday Art Sale and Gallery Opening Reception on Saturday, December 14, from 1 – 4 p.m. This special event will be held at the Downtown Shops at 53 Main in the TRAC
Gallery and the Community Room. Local artists will present their small, affordable works for sale in a variety of different mediums including oil paintings, acrylics, glass art, jewelry, air brush work and more. Participating local artists include: Frank Parisi, Jim Huba, Tim Lucas, Melissa Rhines Lisa Cifaretto, Kat Tobin, Robert Henne, Steig Vederso, and Julie Kiss.
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December Programs Planned At Jackson Library
JACKSON – the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library will host a variety of programs throughout the month of December. • “Prose and Ink Writers’ Group” 6:30 p.m. Mondays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Beginning and seasoned writers will work together to get their manuscripts in shape.
All genres are welcome. Participants should bring three to five pages of a work in progress for constructive critique. No registration is required. • “Design Your Own Tote Bag” 2 p.m. December 3. Crafters and non-crafters alike may paint a scene, an object, their name, an abstract design, and more.
• “Armchair Traveling Series: Best American Treks (Global Trekker)” 10 a.m. December 12. Explore the world without leaving the library. This documentary will take you on the most scenic routes in the United States. This film is available through the Access Video on Demand database, accessible to Ocean County Library cardholders.
• “Afternoon Film” 2:30 p.m. December. Watch a movie on the big screen without the admission fee of a theater. Call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for film information. • “Brain Joggers” 10 a.m. December 16. Exercise your mind by playing games and working puzzles. • “Winter Teddy Bear Building for Adults with Special Challenges” 11 a.m. December 19. Participants will make a winter-themed teddy bear with artist Debby Pease, and are welcome to bring a bagged lunch. Caregivers must remain with the registered adult participant for the duration of the program. • “Evening Film” 6 p.m. December 23. Watch a holiday movie on the big screen without the admission fee of a theater. Call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for film information. The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. Registration is required for these free programs unless otherwise noted. To register, call the branch at 732-928-4400 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Plumsted Township is Looking for Volunteers
PLUMSTED – Plumsted Township has several boards/committees that play an important role in shaping our community and offer citizens the opportunity to give back and help move the Township forward. We encourage any person interested in serving our community to reach out. While efforts will be made to place residents on requested boards, it will not be possible in all instances due to availability. There may be openings or appointments available for the following boards/committees: • Land Use Board • Municipal Utility Authority • Environmental Committee • Other committees within the Township Any citizen interested on serving as a member on one of the township’s various boards or committees should send an email with a resume and cover letter to municipalclerk@plumsted.org.
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Fact vs Myth: What You Need To Know About Flu Shots
By Kimberly Bosco OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department wants to help residents understand facts vs. myths when it comes to the seasonal flu and flu vaccines. “People should do their homework when it comes to their families’ health and safety. And when it comes to the flu it’s understandable that individuals have so many questions when it comes to the facts,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “Trust the health experts. They can decipher the facts from myths and help understand what the best course is for you.” Every year, OCHD officials are asked these three common questions: • Can a flu vaccine give you the flu? • Does the flu vaccine cover all strains of flu? • Do I need a flu shot every year? To the first question, health experts say no; the flu vaccine cannot cause flu illness. Flu vaccines administered with a needle are currently made in two ways: with the ‘inactivated’ (killed) virus, which is not infectious, or with only a single gene from a flu virus (as opposed to the full virus) in order to produce an immune response without causing infection. According to OCHD officials, some people report feeling sick after getting their flu vaccine, despite these facts. This can be due to: • Some people can become ill from other respiratory viruses besides flu such as rhinoviruses, which are associated with the common cold, cause symptoms similar to flu, and also spread
and cause illness during the flu season. • It is possible to be exposed to influenza viruses, which cause the flu, shortly before getting vaccinated or during the two-week period after vaccination that it takes the body to develop immune protection. This exposure may result in a person becoming ill with flu before protection from the vaccine takes effect. Some may have been exposed to a flu virus that is unique from the viruses the vaccine is designed to protect against. There are many different flu viruses that spread and cause illness among people but are not included for protection in the current vaccines. • And, the flu vaccine can vary in how well it works and some people who get vaccinated may still get sick. Another common question OCHD hears each year is this: Do I need the flu shot every year? The answer is yes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot annually because a person’s immune protection from vaccines wears down over time. “The bottom line is that flu vaccines can and do save lives,” said Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator. “It’s important to speak with your health care provider if you need more information and facts regarding any vaccines. Remember, the internet doesn’t always have the best information that would pertain specifically to you or your family.” For more information about the flu or for a clinic schedule, visit the OCHD website at ochd.org.
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I often hear the comment, “I can’t appreciate going to the movies because I am missing the punch line.” Similar complaints are reiterated when watching TV, listening to the radio or in noisy restaurant environments. These environments have something in common; they all present the listener with a mechanical reproduction of sound and utilize various techniques that can make understanding difficult with hearing loss. Movie theaters employ loudness expansion. With expansion, loud sounds are louder than normal. This is exactly the opposite of what people with hearing loss need. Specifically, hearing impaired folks need loudness compression (reduced amplification of loud sounds). It is ridiculous that most movie theaters insist on playing sound tracks so loud even though everybody complains about it. Moreover, filmmakers often use multiple microphones to record speech
from several people at the same time. Add background music to this situation and you have the recipe for a difficult listening environment. Whether you are listening to the radio, telephone, TV or watching movies, the quality of sound and the intelligibility of speech has been recorded, processed, transmitted and amplified. For people with hearing loss, this difference is enough to make understanding a real challenge. I encourage anybody who is having difficulty listening in these environments to utilize the technology that is available to improve the sound quality. For example, most movie theaters “are wired for sound,” and allow you to utilize their own personal listening headphones (which are typically infra red technology). In most cases, this will dramatically improve your ability to understand speech, which is our common goal.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Surprising Health Benefits Of Winter Essential Oils
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Essential oils, when used correctly, have profound and potent actions on the body and impact your metabolic pathways similarly to drugs and dietary supplements. If you inhale a specific oil, or put it into a diffuser and aromatize it, you will be harnessing a natural healing modality. If you apply an oil, for example tea tree oil, you will be utilizing very strong anti-fungal and antiseptic benefits. Today, my focus is on some winter essential oils which can help restore balance to the dreary, cold winter months ahead. Here are the best EOs derived from trees and plants which thrive in winter and high altitudes: Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). The clean, fresh scent of Cypress will ‘wake’ you up and make you feel more energetic. In my opinion, this EO could be inhaled or applied to your legs (in a carrier lotion or directly) a half-hour before you go out for a run, or to the gym. You may be able to run faster, or take on more weight during leg lifts. Apply one or two drops to your feet or legs prior to working out. Be mindful of others and do not apply too much of this EO because it has a strong scent, and it contains “camphene” (a strong antiseptic) which may be off-putting to other gym members. Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis). The berries of the coniferous tree called Juniper give us this beautiful, calming essential oil. It has a strong
woodsy but clean aroma. It is thought to support urinary tract health and issues related to the kidneys. It may have a use for reducing pimples and improving complexion. You could put a drop into your face moisturizer. Because of the clean scent, most people diffuse Juniper Berry EO. It has a grounding effect so think about putting 3 drops in your diffuser and keeping it in your office. Siberian Fir (Abies sibirica). The Siberian fi r tree grows very tall and in harsh, cold weather like Russia and Canada. The strong woody scent has instant calming and relaxing properties. Essential oil of Siberian Fir may be helpful to calm the emotions and provide a sense of grounding when you feel like things are out of control. It’s akin to taking a hike in the forest and smelling the clean, fresh aroma of the fir trees growing along the path. Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Peppermint gives us that zingy, fresh aroma that most people associate with mint. It’s from the high menthol content, which is great for throat lozenges, mints/candies and also breath fresheners and toothpaste. The peppermint tree actually grows best in temperate climates, where it doesn’t get super hot or cold. But it’s very popular at winter time, especially because of candy canes and other minty deserts at the holiday table. Diffuse peppermint or apply a dab to your temples if you have a headache. You can also put a drop into your smoothie for a unique, refreshing flavor.
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For Sale Or Rent - NEW 1 BR/1Ba home. Homestead Run 55+ Community Toms River, NJ – www.home steadrun.com. Also NEW 2 or 3 Bedrooms homes! 732-370-2300. (2)
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Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. old. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338. (48)
Auto For Sale 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis - LS, V8, auto, all power. New tires. Leather seats. Only 90K. Senior owner. $3,200. 848-226-2474. (51)
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying Cash for Rock , Blues , Jazz , Reggae , Metal , Punk , Elvis. Very Good Condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104 (51) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (52) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH FOR VINYL REORDS - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (49)
Part Time Food Service - STARTING RATE OF $10/hr. Scholarship opportunities. Flexible Schedules. We have immediate openings for the following positions: Part Time Server/ Wait Staff. Part Time Dietary Aide. Part Time Utility Aide/Dishwasher. Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org EOE. (51) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to toms river2nj@goddardschools.com Need Auto Repair Man - To install a starter in a 2000 Ford Explorer. In my driveway. Call 718698-0705. Jackson, NJ. (51) Part Time Activities Assistant Skilled Nursing. Competitive Rate and excellent benefits The Pines is currently recruiting for a Part Time Activities Assistant to plan, coordinator, and implement activities in our Skilled Nursing Unit. This individual will work a schedule of 32 hours week Wednesday through Saturday. The hours are basically afternoon and evenings. Apply in in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (51) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) CNA/CHHA - The Pines Senior Living Community is currently looking for entry level and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Communities: Skilled Nursing Sign on Bonus of $1000 for FT 3-11 Skilled Nursing Hire (Payable in 90 days) Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 days per Pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. $ Assisted Living Weekly pay coming in 2020! Full Time 3-11 (10 Days per pay) Part time and weekend commitment available for all shifts. All positions require every other weekend. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (51)
Services Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-5067787 cell 646-643-7678. (37) Need A Ride - Senior discounts. Airports: NEW, PHIL, AC, Trenton. Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (4)
Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. 732-899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (7) Affordable House Cleaning Free Estimates - Get your house nice and fresh and ready to be enjoyed. Very detailed. Flexible schedule spot available now. Excellent references. Call us now 305-8332151 - Cini. (52) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (48) Handyman, Electrical, Construction Services, Dock Repairs - Abe is able to help your home upgrades & repairs. 305-246-9677. (52) Clean Outs, Clean Ups - hauling, small moves, minor interior and exterior repairs. Honest and dependable. LIC 13VH05930800. Tony 732-678-7584. (3) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (45) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (1) Handyman - All masonry work, repairs, sidewalks, paving, stone, decorative stone. Call Andrew 848299-7412. Free estimates. (2) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) All American Home Health Associates - Expert, compassionate, trustworthy, hardworking care giver. Proficient in all phases of Home Health Care. Skip the rest, come to the best. Guaranteed, you will be impressed Available hourly or live in. Overnights in hospital or care facility. Your loved ones health and quality of life is my specialty. Your stress levels will be lowered comsiderably with your loved one in experienced, expert hands. Call 732-664-3605. (2) Affordable House Cleaning Free Estimates - Get your house nice and fresh and ready to be enjoyed. Very detailed. Flexible schedule spot available now. Excellent references. Call us now 305-8332151 - Cini. (51)
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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday gift? Or maybe there’s something on your wish list that Santa forgot to bring? If so, you might be tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech gadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, other than Amazon.com, asks you to pay using an Amazon gift card then it’s probably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift cards to make payments anywhere besides amazon.com and a few specific sites. Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new HDTVs, GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it. During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment. Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return. These scammers know that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few positive reviews about the site. They shut down the site before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open under a
new name somewhere Michael J. Deem else. Buying an Amazon gift card to make a payment is NOT the same as using Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers. Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account. For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card. You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gift card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift. When shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for. From everyone here at R.C. Shea & Associates, have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of dec 7 - dec 13 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Someone may say “yes,” or someone may agree, but it could be that not everyone is on the same page as you. You might expect too much from a new purchase or from someone’s casual assurances in the upcoming week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Facts may be more valuable to you than fantasies as the week begins to unfold. Boring, repetitive tasks are easy to endure when they are balanced by news of an upcoming outing or an exciting personal opportunity. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tune in and listen carefully because someone’s words could be music to your ears. You may have opportunities for enrichment events this week. Remain open to new cultural experiences and eager to learn in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You and a partner may find yourselves aligned in the desire for material security and the various ways you might ensure that. This could be a week when achieving your joint ambitions dominates every waking moment. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Appearances can be deceiving. You may be a stickler for propriety in public but a tickler of funny bones in private. Embrace opportunities to meet new people in the week to come and your horizons will broaden. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you can’t rise above it, you might find a way to go under it. Your high ideals may become supercharged and your imagination limitless in the week ahead. Use your head to circumvent obstacles to your ambitions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It may be difficult to feel comfortable in your own skin during the next several days. You may not feel quite at your best, especially if you are stuck with menial tasks like scrubbing floors or other tedious jobs. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Unpredictable conditions on the job site or near your workplace might make for some strangely altered conditions in the week ahead. However, unexpected situations may also give you a chance to meet new and interesting people. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A sales pitch you hear might be misleading; wait for better timing to sign contracts or purchase big-ticket items. Consider getting advice because you probably shouldn’t trust your personal economic and emotional indicators this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is always something new to learn, and you might feel inspired to look up any word or concept you don’t yet know. In the upcoming week you might make an effort to update your financial knowledge base. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You tend to give when everyone else has a hand out. Keeping a smile on your face could be easy this week. The boss may be demanding, but you have plenty of latitude to do what you please at home. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can’t recapture your youth or childhood, but you may still feel quite young at heart. If you find a $20 bill in your pocket, it might be spent frivolously on whimsical gifts in the week ahead.
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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Easy, Versatile Lemon Cake Is A Winner During The Holidays By Wolfgang Puck You’ve probably heard people talk about their “go-to” recipes. Maybe you have some go-tos yourself. They’re those dishes that are easy to make, foolproof and always deliver delicious results that you can count on for just about any purpose, from family meals to casual get-togethers with friends to special-occasion parties. With holiday celebrations of all kinds fast approaching, desserts are generally the go-to recipes that are most in demand. Especially prized are treats that are versatile, appropriate not only for a range of different occasions but also for the ways in which you can serve them. I was very impressed by just such a recipe that was developed by my friend Marian Getz, a brilliant pastry chef who has worked with me when I appear on the Home Shopping Network. Marian knows I have a sweet tooth, and she never fails to come up with something new to make me happy. Marian’s Lemon Velvet Sheet Cake, the recipe for which she generously shares here, is a perfect holiday go-to for any number of reasons. First, of course, is the fact that it’s delicious, with a bright lemony flavor thanks to its combination of fresh lemon juice and zest and lemon extract, all incorporated into the batter, and still more lemon juice in its easy icing glaze that’s poured on right after the cake comes out of the oven. The velvety texture comes thanks to the mixture of soft cake flour, rich and tangy sour cream, and baking powder and soda, with the tenderness of the crumb further enhanced by the acidity of the lemon as well. Better still, the batter takes just minutes to stir together and only about half an hour to bake. So not only could you plan to make this as part of a holiday dessert table, but you could also whip it up easily for last-minute guests. For something that tastes so good, the very basic nature of the recipe also means that it’s versatile. Try swapping out orange or even lime or grapefruit for the lemon. You could also bake the batter as cupcakes if you like. And feel free to play around with the icing or frosting. For example, Marian wowed me once by replacing the lemon glaze with chocolate ganache, first heating 3 cups (750 ml) of heavy cream in the top pan of a double boiler over but not touching barely simmering water, and then slowly whisking in 2 pounds (900 g) of good-quality chopped dark chocolate (or use chocolate coins or chips) until melted and thoroughly blended with the cream. Is your mouth watering at the very mention
of that combination? Then congratulations: You’ve discovered a new go-to recipe! LEMON VELVET SHEET CAKE Make one 9-by-9-inch (22.5-by-22.5 cm) cake, 9 to 16 servings CAKE: 2 cups (500 ml) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream Grated zest of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 11/2 cups (375 ml) cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt GLAZE: 11/2 cups confectioners sugar 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice GARNISHES (optional): Freshly whipped cream Fresh berries Position a wire rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With nonstick baking spray, evenly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch (22.5-by-22.5-cm) baking pan; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon and vanilla extracts, and eggs. With a wire whisk, stir them together briskly until smoothly blended. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir with a clean whisk until thoroughly blended. Add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a whisk just until no streaks of the flour mixture remain. Pour the resulting batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the pan on the oven rack and bake for about 30 minutes, until a long wooden toothpick inserted off the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Remove the cake from the oven and set aside on a wire rack. Immediately put the confectioners sugar and lemon juice for the glaze in a small mixing bowl. Stir them together with a small whisk or a fork until smooth, and then immediately pour the glaze evenly over the still-hot cake. Serve the cake straight from the pan, hot, warm or at room temperature, cutting it into squares. Garnish, if you like, with whipped cream and fresh berries.
(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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