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By Kimberly Bosco LACEY – It’s been six years since the unforgettable Superstorm Sandy took out some of

the most beloved parts of the Jersey Shore. Not only did Sandy wash away memorable parts of places like Seaside Heights or parts of Long Beach Island, but it also posed a risk to those who lived near the oldest operating nuclear power plant in the country: Oyster Creek Generating Station.

Today, Oyster Creek is officially closed down, its reactors turned off. Jersey Shore Online reported on Sept. 17, 2018 when Exelon Generation officials an-

nounced the closure of Oyster Creek and the beginning stages of decommissioning. However, when Sandy hit at the end of October 2012, Oyster Creek was still operating and faced major issues as a result of the storm.

The New York Times reported back in January 2013, on how Oyster Creek reached an “alert” emergency status during Sandy.

The report cited “several small errors” including unclear control (Disaster - See Page 4)

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Freeholder Candidates On Finances, Drug Epidemic

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Four men are facing off for two, three-year terms on the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the body that governs the day-to-day operations of Ocean County.

Freeholder Director Gerry P. Little is running for re-election. Gary Quinn is taking John Bartlett’s place on the Republican side after Bartlett announced his retirement. They vow to continue providing services to residents while being fiscally responsible.

Democrats Teddy Price and Vince Minichino are challenging them. They said they want to increase the county’s efforts in bringing in jobs and (Candidates - See Page 20)

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–Photo courtesy of Kevin Byrne/Ocean County College Jenna Kulinski, a Southern Regional grad wearing a green jersey, competes for OCC.

By Chris Christopher It didn’t take Ocean County College women’s volleyball coach Sandra Stout long to learn she had a solid team on her hands.

“I was not surprised at our success,” she said. “I was very, very excited during the first week of tryouts to see the level of talent we had.”

The Vikings finished with winning records during

the regular season.

They were 15-4 overall. They were 12-4 in National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Region XIX. And they were 8-2 in the Garden State Athletic Conference.

“The girls jelled very early and very nicely,” said Stout, assisted by Avery Hodgson-Walters, a former (Volleyball - See Page 18)

Do Negative Political Ads Work?

By Jennifer Peacock t’s the home stretch of the political campaigning season, with midterm elections in just a few days and candidates trying to inspire their faithful to vote and sway agnostics to believe in them…and vote for them.

Anyone listening to the chatter has heard “blue wave” and “red wave.” Whichever wave sweeps in, it’s no doubt been a negative wave of political ads, with little touting but much tearing. And the closer the race, the uglier the ads: polls show Republican incumbent Tom MacArthur only a point ahead of Democrat challenger Andy Kim. Their nasty back and forth earned a writeup in NJSpotlight.com: MacArthur is a Trump-puppet who is pro-pollution; Kim has a padded resume and is buddies with Bob Menendez, who himself is plagued (Political - See Page 5)

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room logs, grid failure, and water surges.

“Oyster Creek was the only one to go past “emergency event,” the lowest level of emergency, to “alert”,” which is the second-lowest of the four-stage ranking of emergencies for nuclear plants, the NYT report stated.

A report by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Oyster Creek’s Hurricane Performance published on Nov. 13, 2012 focused in on the “timing of the emergency declarations” at the plant as well Exelon’s storm preparation, equipment performance, and “overall command and control from an emergency preparedness perspective” prior to the storm, according to the report.

The NRC report stated that Oyster Creek’s emergency status went from an “Unusual Event” to “Alert” as Sandy caused higher than normal water levels and the plant’s water intake structure.

Although this declaration was deemed

appropriate and timely by the report, some areas for improvement were determined including: “heightened awareness of emergency declaration thresholds, clearer documentation in control room records and ensuring reliable back-up power for the plant’s emergency operations facility,” according to the report.

Since Sandy hit, in addition to the improvements realized during the storm, major changes have been made to safety and preparedness guidelines at nuclear power plants as a result of the Fukushima disaster in March 2011. These guidelines were not yet in effect at Oyster Creek during Sandy, according to Neil Sheehan of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

“However, we would note that the reactor was shut down at the time and there were multiple means by which operators could keep the fuel in the reactor and the spent fuel pool at the time cooled. This included changes put in place after the 9/11 attacks,” he stated.

Sheehan said that Exelon was required

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to perform an assessment of the area for flooding events that were “above and beyond what the plant was designed to handle” in order to implement any necessary flood-mitigation methods that adhered to the updated regulations after Fukushima.

This evaluation, done in May 2017, was found to be valid and protective.

“One of the post-Fukushima changes was a requirement that all plant owners acquire portable generators and pumps (and other “FLEX” equipment) that would help them respond to a loss of on-site and off-site power,” Sheehan told Jersey Shore Online.

Oyster Creek has complied with this.

Now that Oyster Creek has shut its doors, the safety risk profi le has been significantly reduced, according to Sheehan. If another Hurricane Sandy-like storm were to batter the Jersey Shore, Oyster Creek is in a much better position to handle it.

“The biggest risk at the site now is the spent (nuclear) fuel pool,” he added.

Part of the decommissioning process is transporting the spent fuel from the reac-

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tors into a spent fuel pool. The “spent fuel pool” is located on site at Oyster Creek.

“Even if a problem were to occur involving the pool, such as a leak, the operators would have ample time to respond to it before there would be any concerns about impacts on plant workers or the public,” stated Sheehan.

Following the decaying process, spent fuel is then transferred into dry cask storage; then follows decontamination and dismantling of the facility, according to the NRC. This entire process can take up to 60 years, as the NRC describes it.

However, with the impending sale of the plant to Holtec International, announced back in July 2018, the decommissioning timeline could be moved up to just 8 years by their math.

The NRC is only in the early stages transferring the license from Exelon to Holtec, said Sheehan.

“If the sale to Holtec is approved, it will not alter the requirements for compliance with our post-Fukushima orders,” he added.

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Continued From Page 1 with corruption allegations and fighting to keep his own seat against GOP challenger Bob Hugin, although polls put him comfortably ahead. Hugin received the endorsement of Ocean County Democrat Theodore Price, who is running for a Board of Chosen Freeholder seat. His endorsement cost him the support of the Toms River Democratic Club, which formally withdrew its support of him and expelled him from the organization.

The topic of negative political ads has been studied in the academic realm. All the studies have their limitations and flaws, but many of them seemed to arrive at the same conclusion. Do negative ads work?

Eh? Maybe?

Brigid Harrison, a professor of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University, told Micromedia Publications that data indicates negative political ads have increased over the decades.

A November 2016 study by Conor M. Dowling and Yanna Krupnikov, “The Effects of Negative Advertising,” found that since 1960, campaigns have only gotten more negative. In 1960, only 10 percent of aired advertisements were “negative.” By the 2012 campaign, less than 15 percent were “positive.” Ads focus more on criticizing opponents than lauding one’s own accomplishments.

Their study cites J.G. Geer, who defines a negative political ad as “any criticism leveled by one candidate against another during a campaign.” A positive ad is one that “states why a candidate is worthy of your vote.” The definitions lack nuance: “an ad either has a criticism and is negative, or has no criticisms and is positive,” the study said. However, other scholars have pointed out that ads can be negative toward an opponent while still touting the positives of the other candidate.

The bulk of campaigning ad spending is spent in defensive postures. Harrison pointed to the Hugin/Menendez race. Hugin, she said, spent $24 million of his own money on advertising, much of it in the summer.

His campaign started with him introducing himself to voters, and then began a series of negative attacks on Menendez. The sitting senator, who doesn’t have $25 million of

The Southern Ocean Times, November 3, 2018, Page 5 his own money to spend, had to make a decision on how to spend his advertising dollars: does he spend it on touting his record, or defending himself against Hugin’s negative charges?

“Most of the research shows that negative advertising is both effective at swaying voters’ opinions. It also has the tendency to tamp down support for a candidate,” Harrison said. “So, for example, if a candidate takes out negative advertising against his or her opponent, even if the voter may not believe all the charges that have been levied, they may be less enthusiastic and therefore less likely to turn out and vote, which sometimes is the goal of negative advertising.”

Yet a 2014 study showed that of those surveyed, 76 percent of Americans found negative advertising distasteful. So why the increase?

“It’s not to say we don’t see any positive ads - we do - but also remember that a lot of the ads we are seeing now are purchased not by campaigns, but by independent expenditure entities and so they are much more likely to engage in negative advertising, targeting one candidate or another, rather than touting the resume or the record of a candidate,” Harrison said.

“I don’t know that we have to necessarily like something for it to be effective,” Harrison continued. “When you’re watching negative advertising, it is likely to make you feel distrustful of politics, not supportive of a candidate that perhaps you had supported in the first place. Just because you feel those things and don’t like them doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not being effective at shaping your views. So, the disconnect is in thinking somebody has to like something in order to have it accurately do what it’s intended to do.”

Donald Green, a professor of political science at Columbia University, wrote a response to a reader question for Scientific American. He cited the results of a 2007 published study.

“The authors reported that negative ads tended to be more memorable than positive ones but that they did not affect voter choice. People were no less likely to turn out to the polls or to decide against voting for a candidate who was attacked in an ad.”

Green conducted his own study with colleagues in 2006, using the campaign of Texas Governor Rick Perry as their speci-

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Registration is at 5 p.m. and at 7 p.m., there will be a captains meeting at St Mary’s of the Pines. As always, we will have free beer for tournament participants as well as appetizers and a 50/50. Please drink responsibly or have a designated driver. Fishing begins at the end of the Captains meeting.

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men, studying 18 media markets randomly for pro-Perry ads. Any effects, they found, were short-lived.

“Although evidence on the effectiveness of negative political ads is inconclusive, campaign consultants clearly believe in their power, which explains why negative ads are so often used,” Green concluded.

Educator Sean Quirk, formerly of Middletown, is a registered Democrat who plans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.

He’s a lifelong New Jersey resident who now lives and works in Bergen County.

“I have heard a lot of campaign ads and they are almost always negative. The ones that I recall most are for the governor’s race for New York: Andrew Cuomo and Mark Molinaro. Also the earlier Democratic primary with him against Zephyr Teachout and Cynthia Nixon. I remember distinctly some ads being very negative, in the sense that Nixon was calling out Cuomo on not serving the people of New York City in regards to transportation, i.e. the New York City, MTA issue,” Quirk told Micromedia Publications. “In my home state of New Jersey, Bob Hugin’s ads against Bob Menendez were also fairly negative, attacking Menendez on his record and his ethics violations/court trials for corruption.

“I will be honest, I myself think that Bob Menendez is not the most ethical person, and his record of ethic violations doesn’t make it easy to vote for him. So, yes - Bob Hugin was working on what was already a raw nerve. Menendez is pro-teaching/prounion so, I will most likely vote for him with a conflicted conscience,” Quirk said.

James Cavnar, of Beachwood, is the vice president of talent acquisition at Healthfirst in New York City. He’s a registered Republican. This campaign season, he’s seen both positive and negative ads, but defi nitely more negative. However, he doesn’t view ads as negative if they stick with issues, but rather, if attacks turn personal. When the mud starts slinging that low, it generally makes him think less of the one doing the slinging, not the one covered in mud.

“[The ads are] much more negative. Just compare the ads from 30 years ago to today.

The accusations made, the language used, the personal nature of many of the topics covered (especially if they are unrelated to the election) are nothing like the ads of a few decades ago. No shame anymore.

Having said that, they must work on a lot of people because they keep getting worse,” Cavnar said.

Benjamin Szuba, an Ocean County resident, weighed in.

“A negative ad portrays the candidate in ‘what society deems’ a negative and/or distasteful light. They may possibly bring up something from the candidate’s past, even if it was just an accusation, but again negative. Something negative may not necessarily mean illegal, it could be something unethical,” Szuba explained to Micromedia Publications about what he believes is a negative political ad. But, he uses the negative to motivate him. “It has only had me look deeper at a candidate to find out more about them. I tend to find humor in them, actually. Especially when the negative ad they are trying to run against a candidate only brings forth their own hypocrisies even more. An example would be Bob Menendez.

This guy had the nerve to say things about (Supreme Court Justice Brett) Kavanaugh during his hearings…. Usually the attacker comes out worse when their own hypocrisy comes out.”

“I think politics in the age of Trump have become very polarizing. … Democrats are called ‘an angry mob’ by Republicans and Donald Trump. Republicans are seen as obstructionist and villains of the middle class. My father is a life-long Democrat who believes that Mitch McConnell is a traitor and Trump makes his blood boil. I do not subscribe to such views; but many people do,” Quirk said. “I think in today’s politics, there is no middle. You are a Democrat and against anything or anyone that claims to be Republican. You are a Republican trying to save America from liberalism.

“It is all so depressing.”

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MacArthur, Kim Compete For 3rd District Congressional Seat

The Republican and Democrat candidates for the 3rd Congressional District were asked to write a statement to voters about why they are the best choice.

Their statements are presented here, with minor editing to remove negative attacks on their opponents.

It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to represent Burlington and Ocean Counties in Congress since 2015. The nonpartisan Lugar Center recently named me among the most moderate and bipartisan members of Congress, because I work against Washington dysfunction and stand up for Burlington and Ocean Counties to achieve real results that help our community.

I believe that I have lived the American Dream. After college I fell in love with my f irst job as an insurance adjuster making $13,000 per year. I worked my way up to eventually become the leader of a compa ny t hat ha d 10 0

employees in two offices. I grew that company to have thousands of employees and 10 0 off ices, while raisi ng t h ree ch ild ren, with the love of my life Debbie. I have always brought people together towards a common good in my personal life, professional life, and through charitable efforts around the globe.

The three pillars of my l ife have be e n fa m ily, faith, and service to others. I learned at a young age that I was fortunate to have a loving family and we always worked to give back to our community. I have done my best to live my life in that same sense, especially during my time in Congress.

I am always focused on ways to grow our economy and we have seen i ncredible results with low unemployment, wages increasing, small business confidence at record highs. As co-chair of the Bipar tisan Heroin Task Force in Congress, I have been a leader in helping to bring more resources to help law enforcement prevent the flow of drugs and guns in our commun it y, wh ile a dvocat i ng for those suffering from addiction. I will also continue to focus on securing the future of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which is on target to receive new planes and construction, thanks to bipartisan efforts I have led in

Congress. This is great for our national security and our local economy.

My mom passed when I was four years old and I watched my dad work three jobs my whole life to pay off her medical expenses. The mother who raised me was a liberal Democrat and my father was a conservative Republican. We talked politics and religion around the dinner table every night, but we disagreed without being disagreeable. I have seen people in both parties launch personal attacks that are simply unacceptable. Our district has the rare distinction of voting for Barack Obama in 2012 and Donald Trump in 2016. That means for every

Tom MacArthur person who disagrees with job is to represent them me on an issue, there is both to the best of my someone else who agrees ability, and that’s what I with me completely. My will continue to do.

I’m running in the New Jer sey T h i rd Cong ressional Dist r ict because the people here deserve a Representative who will work for them. This is where I was raised and where I’m raising my two baby boys, just a few miles f rom where I g rew up.

The public school education I got here encouraged me to dedicate my life to serving our country as a national security official and diplomat. I worked as a Strategic Advisor to Generals Petraeus and Allen in Afghanistan, and worked at the Pentagon and the White House. I served under both Republicans and Democrats, and that com-

mitment to bipartisanship drives me again towards public service.

If I’m fortunate enough to represent this community, I will be focused on lowering health care costs for all Americans. I will start by protecting people with pre-existing conditions and lower ing the high cost of prescription drugs. Congress can and should start taking action in a bipartisan way to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices - a step that President Trump supported when he was a candidate. I’ve met thousands of people across Ocean and Burlington counties who have shared with me

their heartbreaking stories about health care. To them, it’s personal too.

I also want to prioritize ways to strengthen our local economy. That starts with protecting and supporting Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, the largest employer in the district. I hope to carry on the t radition set by Congressman Jim Saxton of suppor ti ng veterans and serving on the House Committee on Armed Services to be a staunch advocate for the base and those who live and work there.

Our community is where tens of thousands of seniors choose to retire, and I want to do everything I can

to help them retire with peace of mind. My mother retired last year, and she is now dependent on Social Security and Medicare.

She has multiple pre-existing conditions and is scared because of the dysfunction in Washington.

Protecting Social Security and Medicare is a top priority and we must keep the promise of dignified retirement to Americans of all generations.

This community gave me and my family every opportunity. I love New Jersey and I feel blessed to have grown up here.

Now I want to serve the community that raised me and be a representative in

Andy Kim Congress that will lead always focused on what is with integrity and honor, best for this community.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor Smith Doesn’t Even Live In NJ Congressional representatives must have their finger on the pulse of the district they serve, even if they reside in areas physically distant from their district.

It is nothing short of imperative that representatives know their constituents’ issues, hear their concerns, and engage in meaningful dialogue with those they represent.

Chris Smith is the representative for the 4th Congressional District of NJ. He lives in Virginia, but maintains a small apartment in NJ. Unfortunately, Chris Smith has been comfortably absent from his home district. In fact, many years he spent fewer than 30 nights in NJ. Hardly enough time to hear his diverse constituents clearly, I’d say!

It’s customary for politicians to participate in town hall meetings during an election season. It’s a critical for um for hearing each candidates’ viewpoints and issues in some detail. Chris Smith refuses to attend or participate in public debates, forums, or town hall meetings. This is in stark contrast with Josh Welle who has crisscrossed the district, shared his viewpoints, listened to constituents’ concerns, and familiarized himself with the diverse population he represents.

It’s time to elect a represen-

tative who’s not a phantom presence. I want a representative I can see and hear, one who hears me. Our representatives are not entitled to our vote. They need to earn it. On November 6th I will vote for Josh Welle. I hope you will, too.

Aliza Greenblatt Ocean Grove

Kim Seems Clueless On Health Care I attended an event for seniors hosted by congressional candidate Andy Kim at the Ocean County Library.

I was beyond disappointed in the event and Mr. Kim’s presentation. When Mr. Kim spoke, I did not see a candidate well-informed on senior issues. What I did see is a person seriously lacking basic knowledge on how Medicare and Social Security function.

Andy Kim could not answer the simplest questions regarding healthcare for seniors and he kept looking to his “special guest” for answers. His special guest was a political spokesman from Los Angeles, CA, who interrupted questions and barely let Mr. Kim speak. It seems that Andy Kim is just going through the motions trying to get the senior vote, while running nasty, untrue attack ads about Congressman MacArthur.

In stark contrast, Tom MacArthur has done in-

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credible work for seniors.

His office is well-known for helping constituents.

They returned almost $5 million from the Social Security Administration due to seniors in Ocean and Burlington counties. He was named a “Champion of Medicare” by the Coalition for Medicare Choices.

MacArthur helped bring millions of dollars to Deborah Heart and Lung Center every year, which will literally save lives. And most importantly, Congressman MacArthur is here. He’s accessible to us – he visits our communities and our picnics - and not just during election season.

Congressman MacArthur has a proven track record for seniors and I hope he gets re-elected this November!

Gary Ristaino Berkeley

Smith Ignores Those Who Are Not Like Him The day after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president, I joined with millions of people and walked in the Women’s March to protest his demeaning attitude toward women, exemplified by his infamous “p----” remarks. My congressman, Chris Smith had not spoken out to defend me and all the women in his constituency, so I walked to make myself heard.

When Trump withdrew the US from the Paris Climate Accord, my congressman, Chris Smith supported this action in a partisan way, saying that he agreed with the withdrawal, calling the Accord “all-pain, no-gain.”

I believe that the environment needs our most urgent attention, so I walked in the Climate March to express my concern, since my congressman would not support the wishes of his constituency.

When the Trump administration decided to put a ban on travelers to our country based on their religion, Smith, a tireless supporter

Letters To The Editor of refugee rights, should er son Kevin is scheduled those refugees be Christian, called the Muslim travel ban a “necessarily enhanced vetting process.” I walked to oppose the Muslim ban.

It’s time for citizens of the 4th Congressional district to keep walking. I am going to walk to the polls on Election Day and vote for Josh Welle.

Join me and make it a successful march!

Lorraine Tosiello, MD Bradley Beach

Teacher Makes Case For Manchester Board Of Ed. My name is Bryan Jenner and I am proud to be a candidate for the Manchester Township Board of Education. I have been in education all of my life, both as a student and as an educator.

I received my Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Crane School of Music, State University of New York at Potsdam in 1985. I received my Master of Education degree, with a concentration in Curriculum Development in 2013 from Monmouth University.

I started teaching in 1985 on Long Island and came to New Jersey to teach in February of 1989. I taught until June of 2017 when I retired as an elementary music teacher with the South Amboy Public Schools. In 2009, I became the Director of Pep Band and Instrumental Ensembles at Monmouth University and an adjunct professor within the music and theatre arts department.

In 2017, I transferred to the School of Education to become a Clinical Faculty Supervisor in Music Education where I now supervise clinical practice students, formerly called student teachers, throughout the state of New Jersey for Monmouth University.

I moved to Manchester in 2003 and my oldest son Christopher is a 2010 graduate of Manchester Township High School. My young-

to graduate in 2020 from MTHS. One of the most important things in the life of any community is its schools. We in Manchester need to provide the very best educational programs for our children.

We need to provide a safe and secure learning environment and we need to prepare our students for a life in the 21st century whereupon they are creative, innovative, critical thinkers and can work collaboratively in the exploration of their curiosity. We must be fiscally responsible by adhering to the most efficient, yet thorough budget and we must explore alternative financing solutions so as to not over burden our residents with exorbitant school taxes and petition the State of New Jersey to explore and re-evaluate the current school funding formula as it relates to state aid. We should continue to explore the opportunity to share additional resources with our neighbors and we should support our educators who are entrusted with instructing the children of our community.

While every candidate wants what is best for our school district, I feel you should look at the people who will best represent the interests of our district and township over the next three years and those that have the experience in the area of education and educational programs. Should I be elected, I look forward to becoming an active participant as a member of the Board of Education and making sure that we afford our students every opportunity to succeed and support our educators who are tasked to work with and mold the minds of our most precious commodities, our children. I hope to have Manchester be the model that other districts aspire towards in providing the best education available, while also being fiscally responsible to our community and its citizens. Thank you.

Bryan H. Jenner Manchester

Republicans Have Enhanced Howell’s Way Of Life

I have been a volunteer municipal official in Howell for half a century. I have seen Howell grow from a population of 5,000 to 50,000. I have been appointed to boards and commissions by both parties.

It is my opinion that the Republican Party has over the years succeeded in pursuing the zoning that has kept the Lakewood style housing from expanding into Howell. Republicans have preserved over 900 acres of open space though farmland preservation. In the area adjacent to Lakewood there has been virtually no development. The Republican Party under past leadership of John Costigan was instrumental in keeping the “Rural character of Howell” Our roads are the best maintained in the county.

We have, through the leadership of Robert Walsh, the fi nest and most beautiful municipal building in the county and perhaps the state. Republican leadership gave us the recreation at Soldiers Field. Our shade tree commission, Environmental Commission, Boards of Adjustment and Planning Board are made up of the fi nest and most ethical volunteers in the country.

Any developments that have been built for Affordable Housing was mandatory by the State of NJ and not the Howell Republicans.

We have a police Department that makes us one of the safest towns in the nation. Our Senior program is the best in the county.

No municipal government is perfect.

Why change good government when it is not broken?

Please don’t play into the prejudice that the Republican Par ty is planning “Lakewood style development.” It is simply not true.

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If you are happy with the Howell community that you live in and your quality of life then you should vote Republican.

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Michael Hale Bayville Editor’s note: The PolitiFact article did not mention Kim, but was in reference to other Democrats.

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A recent debate between Congressman Tom MacArthur and Democrat challenger Andy Kim had two main takeaways for me.

The first was the question of Mr. Kim’s spin on his positions in both the Bush and Obama administrations.

Without questioning his service to the country, the Washington Post awarded Kim two “Pinocchios” for, in their evaluation, “stretching his resume to elastic extremes by claiming he was a national security officer for a Republican president,” and “seems like a classic example of resume puffery.” Mr. Kim is obviously an intelligent man, but stretching the facts about his background was foolish on his part.

The second takeaway was his relying on the Democrat playbook strategy of trying to frighten senior voters concerning Congressman MacArthur’s role in attempting to fix Obamacare.

PolitiFact, a noted fact checker on candidates, stated in a recent fact check article that Kim’s and other Democrats claims “mimics attacks we’ve seen against Republicans, omitting the caveats: This provision (the so called age tax) applied to people buying insurance on the individual and smallgroup markets. It did not apply to seniors on Medicare, or people 50 and older with coverage sponsored by large employers. Current law (Obamacare) allows insurers to charge older adults three times what they charge younger adults.”

(PolitiFact author Miriam Valverde, 9/19/2018) In both Kim’s and his supporting group’s campaign f lyers and phone calls, pitching distortions to frighten seniors about Medicare is both unconscionable and just dead wrong.

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Lacey taxpayers need to take an interest in what goes on in Trenton because of its direct effect on our local school budget. A serious meeting with the Governor is in order. If you think the school budget is tight now, just wait for the rest of Phil Murphy’s anticipated reductions in State School Aid. Now here’s the math of it all….. The 2018-2019 Lacey School budget started out in May at $76.6 million. Then Gov. Phil asked for $583K to be returned - leaving the District with $76.1. Since the health benefit costs did not rise the full amount budgeted, the district was able to chop the $583K directly out of the Employee Benefit line item leaving the remainder of the current budget intact. However, that Band-Aid can not be reused again when next year’s cuts come down from Uncle Phil’s office.

Approximately $30 million dollars is for salaries - leaving $46 million.

Next, the line item for benefits is $18 million, now the budget is left with approximately $26 million dollars.

There is a line item called unallocated employee benefits - this is the money set aside for all unused sick and vacation pay - which shows on page 99 of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - and that number is $17.8 million. Subtract this figure and the Lacey School District is now left operating seven buildings for 4,100 students with just about $8 million dollars - $3.7 million of which is earmarked for debt (a four letter word that is killing the District). Debt for a solar project that the taxpayers, staff and the students are suffering over for another 10 years. The project has never paid for itself as the referendum promised and is constantly being supple-

mented with tax funds never meant for the bond.

I would be happy to sit down with anyone that wants to dive deep into the school budget.

Please remember your civic duty and vote on Tuesday Nov. 6th. Let me be your taxpayer voice on the School Board.

Regina Discenza Former Member, Lacey Board of Education, 2015-2017

MacArthur’s Stance On Abortion Earns A Vote I would like to show support for Tom Macarthur in the upcoming mid term election.

While there has been controversy on both sides, and neither candidate has been squeaky clean, there is a good reason to support MacArthur on an important issue that many Republicans and social conservatives feel important.

That issue is pro-life.

The pro-life issue has been vilified and despised by the radical left and now the Democrat party that has adopted that same stance. Tom Macarthur has loyally stood by that movement and been a staunch supporter of life, including the “pain-capable act” that protects infants from late term abortions.

This one issue alone is key because his opponent, Andy Kim, is running on a prochoice platform that needs to be defeated.

Hopefully, with thought and reflection, you will recognize that the life candidate deserves your support on November 6. Vote your conscience when thinking about so many future lives that have no say in their future. There is no real “choice” in the prochoice movement. Certainly not for the innocent victims.

Frank Coluccio Toms River

MacArthur No Friend Of Middle Class Congressman MacArthur is fond of sprinkling his public information notices with phrases like “middle class” and “working families”, suggesting that the voters of these groups are

his special and sole concern.

The record, however, indicates otherwise.

He authored a bill in Congress to strip people with pre-existing conditions of their health insurance coverage. He was also the sole New Jersey congressman to vote in favor of Trump’s ruinous tax bill which lines the coffers of the wealthy and of the corporations.

MacArthur also supported the “age tax” which increased the tax burdens of our senior citizens.

AARP has closely examined MacArthur’s voting record and finds him to be no friend of the middle class.

Michael J. Doherty Berkeley

Menendez, Welle The Heroes We Need Superman, the fictional superhero, fi rst appeared in a comic book in 1938.

The story has been through many revisions from comic books, radio, television to film adaptations and video games. It’s interesting the emergence of the character was in the prewar era and the post war show came into our home with our first television.

Super ma n’s reassu r i ng platform: “The never ending fight for Truth, Justice, and the American way” speaks to the safety net and framework of our society.

I remember that mindset was of service to us then.

I have seen heroes come and go. Now I understand that concept is too heavy for one individual.

Have we lost our vision of the American way? The security and unity that was realized in my early years seems to be continually slippi ng away. Histor y tells us that our country has had periods of division. We are living in one of those times. Some of us are feeling we are on easy street, others live in fear of the future. Who will come to our rescue? Who are our next leaders? As I hear myself say that out loud, it sounds childish!

When I look around to the events of the day, I see the changes in broad daylight.

Our democracy is fragile and resilient. Our leaders are only as good as our voice. The midterm election is fast approaching.

Who will deliver my voice in Washington?

Josh Welle is challenging Chris Smith’s seat in Congress. Welle’s platform and commitment is to be of public service for all NJ citizens. I have had the pleasure of meeting and expressing my concerns to Josh, unlike Chris Smith, who only attends unannounced private functions.

In the senate, Bob Hugin is seeking to unseat Bob Menendez. Hugin’s recent TV ads Claim, according

to FBI Affidavit exhibit 18, Menendez was involved with underage prostitutes.

A Google search shows that the women said they were never paid for sexual favors but were paid to make false statement.

Quinnipiac and FDU polls show that women support Menendez vs Hugin, as well as non-whites and an even split among white men. In the past I have asked women Trump supporters, how can they continue to trust a man who has derogatory behavior towards women and immigrants? Their response was that they agree with his policies. I ask those who agree with the policies and record Menendez has stood for in the senate to continue to support him.

Any time I call Menendez’ office, his positions always aligns with my interests and concerns. I am doubtful of what Hugin’s positions would be based his record from the past at Princeton when he was in opposition of women and non-discrimination on campus.

Josh Welle may be young and Bob Menendez may have fallen from grace, however, I trust they will represent me in Washington. I choose to use my own Superpower and Vote for them on election day.

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–Photo courtesy Barnegat Schools BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township Schools participated in Lee Denim Day on Friday, October 12. Teachers and students wore pink to school in support of breast cancer research and we collected our highest amount to date, $2,655.

Holiday Market

LOVELADIES – Visit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences this holiday season to shop unique works by talented local and regional artists, Nov. 16-18.

Join us on November 24 for Small Business Saturday for a one-day shopping and community event that will include outdoor vendors, live music, and local food, as well as activities

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Then, visit the LBIF anytime during gallery hours through December 16 to continue shopping our indoor displays. Shop Small this Holiday Season!

Admission is free. The LBI Foundation of the Arts & Sciences is located at 120 Long Beach Blvd, Loveladies.

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Two Pine Shores Winners At New Jersey State Art Show

MANAHAWKIN — The New Jersey State Art Exhibit on display from September 20 to October 25 at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor presents senior division prizes to two Pine Shores Art Association painters: Raymond Moran was awarded First Place for Watercolor, and Paul Jablonski received Honorable Mention recognition for Works on Paper.

Pine Shores’ First Place Winners at the 42nd Annual Ocean County Senior Art Exhibit in July at Ocean County College who went on to New Jersey State judging included Chuck Sulkowski and Mary Walker-Baptiste, along with Raymond Moran and Paul Jablonski, Pine Shores Art Association provides year-

round classes for artists of every age in all drawing and painting mediums. The group also holds quarterly art history lectures, monthly art exhibits, and weekly drop-in portrait, figure study, and open studio sessions. The list of available classes keeps growing. In 2018, new weekend and evening classes have been added to the collection of well over 100 affordable annual classes offered by established teachers.

For more information on classes, art shows, and other art opportunities offered visit pineshoresartassociation.org.

For more about Pine Shores, contact redcanoestudio@comcast.net or call Suzi Hoffman at 240-462-8963.

St. Francis Counseling Service Presents A Paint Party

BRANT BEACH – Join St. Francis Counseling Service on Wednesday, November 14 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a free night of painting.

The Paint Party is being held at Jersey Shore Paint Party Studio located at 1787 NJ-88, Brick Township.

Learn about sexual violence resources available to you in Ocean County. Begin healing and discover how to help others. Registration is required as space is limited to 30 partici-

pants. To register or to inquire about the Paint Party please call 609-494-1554.

This class is partially supported with grant funding from the state of New Jersey via the sexual assault, abuse, and rape care state allocation administered by Department of Children and Families, Division on Women and by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention grant funds, administered by the Department of Children and Families, Division on Women.

Holiday Show With Singing Santa

WARETOWN – Join in at Albert Music Hall for a live concert of bluegrass and country music by regional musicians from the tristate area on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Our Singing Santa will appear during the 8 p.m. musical set and lead a holiday sing-a-long.

Children will be invited to join him on stage

and to visit and talk with him afterward. Bring your camera and enjoy this fun holiday night.

Tickets must be purchased at the door on the night of the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music 7:30 to 11 p.m. For more information, visit alberthall.org.

Adults are $5. Children under 11 are free.

Plaid Tidings

STAFFORD – Come out to the Stafford Township Arts Center for Plaid Tidings on Dec. 7 and 8, 7 p.m., and Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid, tied up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,” our boys are

back to do their Christmas Special. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites, like their riotous three-minute-andeleven-second version of The Ed Sullivan Show – this time, featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir.

Admission is $20. For more information, call 609-978-5700 ext. 2019.

Art Harvest Show And Reception

MANAHAWKIN – The Annual Art Harvest Show and Reception exhibits work

by Pine Shores members will be held on Nov. 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Pine Shores Art Association Gallery. The show is judged to

present several cash and non-cash awards.

The paintings are all original work created within the past two years. Admission is free.

Pine Shores Art Association is located at 94 Stafford Avenue.

Lunch N’ Learn Programs

TUCKERTON – Join Tuckerton Seaport on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for our Lunch N’ Learn Programs! Call 609-296-8868 for more information and to register. Cost is $2 per person

(payable at the door). Participants can bring a lunch or take advantage of our lunch option for $6. Registration for lunch is required a day in advance. Full schedule of classes and programs: facebook.com/events/209998196239516/.

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“The War Of The Worlds” To Be Performed By Raconteur Radio At Stafford Library

STAFFORD – Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the most famous radio drama of all time with Raconteur Radio’s live interpretation 7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Stafford Branch of the Ocean County Library, 129 N. Main Street, Manahawkin.

First performed in 1938, this radio drama

by Howard Koch, adapted from the classic H. G. Wells novel, is set in Grover Mills, NJ. The “news bulletin” narrated by Orson Welles suggested to many listeners that an actual alien invasion was in progress, leading to panicked

evacuation throughout the US. Raconteur Radio stages theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature and film, and pop culture parodies throughout the Tri-State area. This performance will feature period costumes, theatrical lighting, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment, and visual and sound effects.

The runtime for this performance is 55 minutes.

Registration is required for this free program.

To register, call the branch at 609-978-0770 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Artwork By Tom Pernal And Bette Mackie Pernal On Display At Barnegat Library

BARNEGAT – Paintings and photography

by Tom Pernal and Bette Mackie Pernal will be on display at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30.

Their work reflects their love of nature, coastal birds, and landscapes.

The branch is located at 112 Burr Street.

For more information, call the branch at 609-698-3331.

LBI Christmas Outing At Surflight

BEACH HAVEN – Join us for our Kiwanis LBI Christmas Outing Surflight Theatre Show & Lunch. The show is “Elf the Musical” at the Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Decem-

ber 9 at 2 p.m. Prior to the show lunch will be held at Nardi’s at 11 a.m. The price for the show and lunch is $50. Contact Faith for tickets at xwebsbf@comcast.net or 609-405-2834.

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Doo Wop Club Dance

MANAHAWKIN – Join in for a Doo Wop Club Dance at the Manahawkin Community Center on Nov. 9, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No booze, just a good time. No snacks, but there will be

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Participants walked the 1-mile concourse to raise awareness and funds for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ocean County who participate in The Arc’s residential, vocational and recreation programs.

“This year’s Walk was our biggest celebration yet,” said Laura Williams, Executive Director at The Arc, Ocean County Chapter. “Bringing together our residents, program participants, and the community is what we strive for every day.”

Attendees enjoyed entertainment from the WRAT and WJRZ, live band King of Kings, Montage Music, crafts, games and prizes, face painting, tattoos, yoga, and appearances

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Local businesses showed their support with in-kind refreshment donations from Wegmans, ShopRite, Stop and Shop, Costco, Herr’s, Bimbo Bakeries, Entenmann’s, Starbucks, Bubbakoos, Jersey Mike’s, Atlanta Bread, Watchung Spring, Manhattan Bagel, and Chick-fil-A. Thanks to the event sponsors, every dollar raised by our donors will directly benefit the programs and clients served. Sponsors include: Corporate Synergies, Advance Auto Parts, Georgian Court University, Manasquan Bank, FirstEnergy & JCPL, Medicine to Go, Universal Janitorial Supply Corp., A General Sewer & Plumbing, NJNG, Gallagher, Aquatherm Industries, Kelaher, Van Dyke & Moriarty, Central Ocean Rotary, OceanFirst Foundation, Causeway Family of Dealerships, Quaker Steak & Lube, Lakewood BlueClaws, Roofing Master, Ron Rosetto Realty Group, Silverton Funeral Home, Perlmutter Family ShopRites, and Cedar Management.

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Southern Regional Craft & Vendor Fair

MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Home & School Association invites you to our Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Southern Regional Middle

School Cafeteria. We’ll have over 60 vendors to shop from! Come spend the morning and check off your holiday list, refreshments will also be available.

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Keynote Freeholder Virginia Haines discusses the importance of shopping local , and hear what fellow businesses are offering and how to be a part of Holidays Redefined Shopping Program to get noticed after Shop Small Saturday. $25 breakfast buffet, with RSVP includes networking, Shop Small Swag and program Nov. 24 – Shop Small Saturday and Holidays Redefined Shopping Launch Support chamber members and continue a strong economy by shopping small for holiday gift giving and entertaining options. Go to our website for complete list of special promotions Nov. 28 – Non Profit Forum “Turning Board Members into Ambassadors for your Cause” at Stockton Manahawkin Campus 712 E Bay Ave 10am presentation by Ann Marie Miller, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy ArtPride NJ – Free with RSVP, refreshments provided Dec. 4 – Holiday Cocktail Party Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House 1201 East Bay Ave Manahawkin 5-8pm. Most anticipated holiday party of the season. Customized menu, cash bar and plenty of good cheer $35 per person, members welcome to extend to staff RSVP required.

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In-utero ear infections can lead to deafness.

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Children exposed to secondhand smoke have twice the risk of hearing loss.

One in five teens now suffers from at least a mild hearing loss due to excessive volume when using iPods and other listening devices.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Can You Eat Dark Chocolate With A Milk Allergy?

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Dark chocolate is a staple in my house.

What are you supposed to do if you’re allergic to milk, and want to eat dark chocolate?

It’s a good question.

Milk is actually allowed as an ingredient in “dark” chocolate, but sometimes it produces a harmful allergy in dairy-sensitive individuals. The reality is that most chocolates contain some milk, and it’s undisclosed.

The FDA actually tested 100 different brands of dark chocolate bars, and they specifically tested it for the presence of milk. Of these 100 bars, only six of them listed the ingredient of milk! The other 88 bars did not disclose milk as an ingredient, yet 51 of them contained milk.

Dairy-tainted chocolates are among the most frequently reported allergic reactions.

It’s unfortunate, but true that milk can get into a dark chocolate product even when it’s not directly added. The problem happens because the dark chocolate is often produced on the same equipment that makes their milk chocolate bars. And traces of milk often inadvertently wind up in the dark chocolate batter. It’s essentially a problem of cross-contamination. My best suggestion to you is to completely avoid dark chocolate (if you’re allergic to milk or dairy) unless the brand you’re buying is made on equipment dedicated to dark chocolate bars only. This is hard to find, but possible.

This is why it’s difficult to place your trust in the food industry. They don’t mean

to make people sick, but their laziness or sloppiness can lead to pain and suffering for some of you. As a result, you see warnings on the label that serve as a wink of sorts. This product “may contain dairy” or “may contain traces of milk” or this one, “manufactured in a facility that uses milk.” There are others but if you’re my best friend, I would tell you to replace the word “may” with “probably!”

The take home message is you should not assume that your dark chocolate is free of milk, and you should not consume it if you have serious allergic reactions to milk, regardless of the label.

I have a checklist of 14 alias names for milk-derived ingredients which may be hidden in your food. My list will help you find undisclosed milk in your candy bars and chocolates. If you’d like to receive that as well as the longer version of today’s article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I will email this to you next week.

I’ll also tell you why some chocolate bars aren’t good for vegans. Here’s a fun fact, white chocolate doesn’t’t contain any cacao whatsoever, it’s just a combination of cocoa butter, sugar, and milk, but no cocoa solids like dark and milk chocolate have. It’s definitely something to avoid if you’re dairy-intolerant or allergic to milk.

In closing, when it comes to dark chocolate, the dairy free claims and statements on the label are best completely disregarded if the manufacturer fails to use dedicated machinery and equipment due to cross-contamination.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2018 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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“Nobody’s feelings were hurt. The players are all mature. They were all there for the same reason - they wanted to win. None of the players were lazy. They all wanted to throw themselves on the court.”

The Vikings’ captains were sophomore middle hitter Pascal El-Khouri, a former Brick Township High School player, and sophomore libero Gianna Addalli, who competed for the Toms River North Mariners.

El-Khouri put her 6-foot-2 frame to good use and was often the tallest player on the court. She notched 47 blocks during the regular season.

“She was very dominant at the net in terms of blocking and hitting the ball,” Stout said. “She has great eye-hand coordination and follows the ball on the other side of the net quite well.”

El-Khouri is mentally tough.

“She is a very even tempered, controlled player,” Stout said. “She does not become rattled. When she makes mistakes, she just comes back and plays the next ball. She does not get down on herself. She encourages her teammates. She is not hyper. She is very level headed and rational.”

El-Khouri competed for the Vikings last season.

“She substantially improved her game,” Stout said. “She had more confidence. Her timing on the attack has gotten better. Her approach at the net on the attack has enabled her to jump higher.”

Like El-Khouri, Addalli owns strong leadership skills. Both were selected as the team’s leaders by Stout and Hodgson-Walters.

“Gianna is very much a natural leader,” Stout said. “She kind of unifies the team with her leadership during timeouts. She points out our weaknesses.”

Addalli excelled at libero.

“She was very much the heart of the team,” Stout said. “Most of our plays started with her pass. She is a very versatile player. She has a back row hit that is very effective.”

Addalli is also adept at serving, unleashing 46 regular season aces.

“She has a killer serve,” Stout said. “It is low to the net and it drops after it goes over the net. She places the ball well and is confident in her serve.”

Freshman defensive specialist Kirstyn Smith, who hails from Brick Memorial, played a large role in OCC’s success.

“She is fairly new to that position,” Stout said.

“She was not in the starting lineup at the beginning of the season. She played next to Gianna quite often and was very open to learning from her in the back row. She worked on her serve. She got better at serving as the season moved along.”

Another tall player was 6-foot-1 freshman middle blocker Taylor Jackson, formerly of Toms River North. She led the team in blocks with 48 during the regular season.

“She was a great addition to the team,” Stout said. “Her height was a big factor. She played in the middle at North and was very comfortable there with us. She has great timing and spacial awareness for blocking and hitting.”

Freshman outside hitter Ashley Stickle, who played for Brick Memorial, blasted home 59

kills in 14 regular season matches en route to a .229 percentage.

“She did fantastic,” Stout said. “She and Smith were not playing together a whole lot at the beginning of the season. One player left the team and we put Ashley up front and placed Smith on the back line. Ashley has great timing and a variety of kill approaches. She can hit the ball hard cross court and off speed. She also hits the ball in the middle of the court.”

Former Toms River North player Samantha Rose led the Vikings in aces with 69 during the regular season from her setter slot.

“She has been setting for quite a while,” Stout said. “She has the natural ability to get the ball to our hottest player with either a back bump set or a back set. She has good spacial awareness as she knows where her teammates are. Even when she runs after a rogue ball that is heading out of bounds, she can get the ball to a playable spot on the court for an attack.

“She also has an outstanding serve. She has a variety of serves and she also has the ability to serve low and hard. She is very consistent with that type of serve. She has a lob serve that catches the defense off guard and is usually not playable.

She is very consistent in her serving.”

Freshman outside hitter Jenna Kulinski, who hails from Southern Regional, is strong in the intangibles department. She played for the Rams under legendary girls and boys coach Eric Maxwell, who notched his 1,000th career win--combined at the helm of each team - earlier this season.

“She is very passionate,” Stout said. “She gives it all she’s got all of the time she is out there. She is a big hustler, a team motivator, and she plays all the way around the court. Not only is she strong up front, she is quite accomplished at playing defense on the back row.

Other contributors to the Vikings’ success were opposite hitter Gabriella Figueroa, a freshman from Lakewood; Adriana Acevedo, a freshman setter-defensive specialist from Lakewood, and Michelle DeRiggi, a sophomore defensive specialist from the Ocean County Christian Academy and a Toms River resident.

“Gabriella covers well on the attack,” Stout said.

“On the block, she stays very low and picks the ball off the ground. She’s a strong, young player.

She digs on the coverage quite well. Adriana and Michelle are great supporting players. They don’t ever stop supporting their teammates. That is what our team needs. They come back day after day despite knowing they probably won’t get into a match.”

Stout looks for several things when recruiting players.

“Experience, coachability, hustle, mental toughness and the ability to communicate,” she said. “That is it. I don’t get to see many high school matches because our matches are played during the high school season. I attend the club matches during the off season. I attend the OCC open houses to try to meet the players who are interested in playing for us.”

Stout attended OCC from 1982-84, winning Most Valuable Player honors in volleyball and women’s basketball. The Lyndhurst, Bergen County, graduate is a school counselor for the Performing Arts Academy at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School at the US Naval Air Engineering Center in Lakehurst.

“Before I came to OCC, I had never played volleyball,” she said. “I played it to get into shape for basketball. I said, ‘Let me see what this volleyball thing is all about.’ That is where it started for me.”

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Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed.

The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse.

Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to double to 8.9 million by the year 2030.

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Candidates

Continued From Page 1 fighting the opioid epidemic. Currently, the five-member Freeholder board are all Republicans.

Each candidate was given the same list of questions, and instructed not to make negative attacks on the competition. Their answers are below, edited for narrative flow. The candidates are presented in the order their responses were received.

Gerry Little, Surf City, has been a freeholder since 2003. Prior to that he served on the Surf City Borough Council from 1995 to 2003, and was on the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners from 1988 to 1991. He retired in 2003 as the chief of staff for the 9th Legislative District.

He has been involved in many organizations, including the Surf City Taxpayer’s Association, Alliance for a Living Ocean, the USO, and the Marine Corps Toys for Tots. He is the former chairman of the Ocean County Planning Board and the Ocean County Natural Lands Advisory Board.

Gary Quinn, Lacey, has been on the Lacey Township Committee since 2003.

The committee chooses a new mayor from among them every year, and he has served as mayor five years. He served five years on the Lacey Township School Board, including one year as its president.

He said he is currently working in management and sales, is a real estate broker, and has had a 40-year career in real estate

development, management and sales.

He has been a member of several civic groups, including the Rotary Club of Forked River and the Lacey Township Chamber of Commerce, serving as president of those organizations at times. He has been involved in youth sports, such as Lacey Little League, Lacey Soccer, and BCYAA Basketball.

Little and Quinn issued a joint statement for their goals for the next three years.

They want to continue the government that has provided the county with its extremely good AAA bond rating, and having the fourth-lowest property taxes in the state. A bond rating is like a credit score for the county. It allows the county to borrow money at a lower rate because lenders know the county is in good fi nancial shape.

“Ocean County is home to more than 42,000 veterans, more than any other county in New Jersey. These brave men and women have made great sacrifices for our nation and our freedom. Now, it is our turn to ensure that they receive all the benefits to which they are entitled,” they said. Currently, Little serves as the liaison to the Ocean County Bureau of Veterans Services and thanks each one of our veterans for their service.

“Preserving open space has been another priority for the Board of Freeholders,” the statement read. “To date, our Natural Lands Trust Fund has protected more than 16,000 acres of open space throughout the county. Just recently, the Board agreed to purchase the Forked River Mountains

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tract in Lacey and Ocean townships, which will add another 8,000 acres of pristine pinelands to the protected list.

The county also operates one the fi nest public parks systems in the state. Planning in now underway for a new county park in Manchester Township. Berkeley Island Park also reopened this year, with new facilities including the county’s fi rst splash park, after it was completely destroyed by Super Storm Sandy.

“Low taxes, open space, ser vices for veterans and seniors, parks, an award-winning library system, state-ofthe-art vocational-technical schools and an exceptional community college all contribute to providing our residents with an outstanding quality of life,” they said.

Teddy Price, Toms River, is a lineman for PSE&G, and is a shop steward for IBEW local 94.

He has been a coach and volunteer for the Toms River Soccer Association, and president of the Toms River East Booster Club. He is an active volunteer and donor to the ASPCA, and donor to Saint Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

“I never held public office. I believe that’s a good thing,” he said. “We need to drain the swamp by removing these lifetime politicians from the freeholder office.”

If elected, he would create an Economic Development Authority. This group would have the power to pair municipalities with businesses that want to relocate to Ocean County.

“In Burlington County, the EDA brought in Amazon, Suzuki and a large distribution center for retailer B&M, creating thousands of good paying jobs,” he said.

There’s been no previous effort to bring strong businesses to the county, he said. This forces residents to commute to work.

“Our children graduate with skills and degrees, then they leave because they can’t fi nd good paying jobs here,” he said.

“Ocean County residents deserve good paying jobs closer to home. Wages paid in Ocean County are the lowest in the state.”

Ocean County needs more commercial development, not residential, he said.

“I want to offer tax abatements for small, medium and large businesses. We have to offer incentives to businesses to bring jobs to Ocean County instead of tax breaks to builders for multifamily

housing,” he said. “Overdevelopment in Ocean County is out of control.”

Part of his plan would be to implement a rate of growth ordinance. This would cause builders to make long-term commitments to the community they build in.

Vince Minichino, Brick, is a lifelong resident of Ocean County and is the business agent and trustee for Teamster Local 469. He has coached a Brick Little League team, and volunteered with the Jersey Shore Council of the Jersey Shore, and was a rider with the American Legion Motorcycle Riders Association.

“The most important issue facing our county, and our country, is the opioid epidemic,” he said. “For too long Ocean Count y and Mon mouth Count y, our neighbor to the north, have been ground zero for the opioid crisis in New Jersey.

“Progress has been made. First responders routinely carry naloxone, which can bring drug users close to death back to life. But the real answer is not preventing deaths by overdose, it is preventing the use and abuse that leads to these overdoses,” he continued. “There is no magic bullet, and I know that schools, parents and other agencies are trying to prevent the drug abuse. My proposal is we work with the County Board of Health as follows: Hold irresponsible prescribers responsible. It is not acceptable to prescribe large doses of narcotic drugs without close supervision, follow up, and warning about the dangers of dependencies. Most doctors are careful and appropriate with their prescriptions, but too many legally prescribed drugs end up being abused.

Educate the parents. Schools attempt to teach students the dangers of drugs, but many students aren’t paying attention, and many parents do not attend the educational seminars available to them. The county should be inventive in disseminating information - information enclosed in tax bills, information through social media, and a speaker bureau available to make short presentations at public meetings.

Put the high level drug dealers in jail.

Addicts need to be diverted to treatment.

Serious drug dealers need to be taken off the streets.

Treat the addicts. The county has been proactive in fi nding treatment for opioid addicts, but access to effective, affordable treatment must be improved.”

Kiwanis LBI New Socks Project

LONG BEACH ISLAND – Kiwanis LBI is collecting socks for veterans, homeless veterans, active military, needy children, and victims of domestic abuse. Until Dec. 3 you can contribute to the project “Happy Feet” by donating socks at any of the designated drop-off locations, including: • Bay Ave Community Center, Manahawkin Between The Sheets, Ship Bottom • Dixon Residence, 510 Shore Ave., Ship Bottom • Elks Lodge, Manahawkin • Harvey Cedars Borough Hall • Long Beach Township Police Department

Lobby • Ship Bottom Borough Hall • St. Peter’s Church, Barnegat Light • Surf City Library • The Maximillian Foundation Headquarters, Manahawkin • The Octopus’ Garden, West Creek • Trident Fitness & Performance, West Creek • VFW, Beach Haven Monetary donations are also accepted.

Mail checks payable to “Kiwanis of LBI” PO Box 174 Ship Bottom, NJ 08008.

For more information, call Faith at 609405-2834 or visit kiwanislbi.org.

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NJ Police Officer & Wife Charged With Superstorm Sandy Fraud

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By Kimberly Bosco TRENTON – Yet another two have been convicted for fraud for fi ling false applications for relief following Superstorm Sandy, announced Attor ney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

Nikola Lulaj, 45, of Seaside Heights and his wife, Majlinda Lulaj, 32, have been found guilty of fi ling fraudulent applications for federal relief funds in the amount of $187,000. Nikola is an officer with the Hoboken Police Department.

The couple was charged with of second-degree conspiracy, second-degree theft by deception, and six counts of fourth-degree unsworn falsification. They were convicted before Superior Court Judge James M. Blaney.

“As a result of the verdict, Lulaj must forfeit his employment as a police officer,” stated a press release from the Attorney General’s office.

The second-degree charges carry a sentence of 5-10 years in state prison and a fi ne of up to $150,000, while fourth-degree charges carry a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fi ne of up to $10,000.

The Lulaj’s will be sentenced in January; the date is yet to be determined.

According to testimony and evidence presented during the trial, the couple fi led fraudulent applications for relief funds in the form of FEMA assistance, a low-interest SBA disaster-relief loan, and state grants under the Homeowner Resettlement Program (RSP), the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program, and the Sandy Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program (SHRAP) funded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

The fraudulent applications totaled approximately $187,074 in relief funds: $2,820 from FEMA, $90,200 in SBA loan proceeds, a $69,054 RREM grant, a $10,000 RSP grant, and a $15,000 SHRAP grant.

The Lulaj’s applications claimed that their property on Webster Avenue in Seaside Heights, which was damaged during Sandy, was their pr imar y residence during the storm. Their actual primary

residence was located in Dumont, NJ. In the time since Sandy struck, the couple has moved into the Webster Ave. home; however it was designated as a vacation/rental property during Superstorm Sandy, stated the AG’s office.

“For a police officer to commit this type of fraud is particularly egregious, because officers take an oath to uphold the law and we rightly hold them to the highest standards,” said Attorney General Grewal.

“When disaster strikes, we cannot allow dishonest applicants to divert disaster relief funds from the intended recipients – namely, those victims whose primary homes were destroyed or damaged.”

“We have recovered well over $2 million through these prosecutions and have delivered a strong message that should deter this type of fraud during future disaster recovery efforts,” said Director Veronica Allende of the Division of Criminal Justice. “I commend our trial team for this verdict and thank all of our law enforcement partners for their excellent work in these historic anti-fraud efforts.”

This conviction follows on the heels of 120 other charges against defendants who allegedly committed fraud related to Sandy relief programs.

Deputy Attorneys General Thomas Clark and Jamie Picard tried the case for the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau. They were assisted at trial by Detective Mark Byrnes, Detective Franco Cignarella and Analyst Rita Gillis.

The case was investigated for the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau by Deputy Attorney General Thomas Clark and Detective Mark Byrnes; with special agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, HUD Office of Inspector General and SBA Office of Inspector General. The case was investigated and prosecuted under the supervision of Lt. Vincent Gaeta, Lt. David Nolan, Sgt. Fred Weidman, Deputy Bureau Chief Mark Kurzawa and Bureau Chief Julia S. Glass of the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau.

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Sears Transformation To “Lifestyle Center” Approved

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn TOMS RIVER – Plans to demolish the former Sears department store at the Ocean County Mall and replace it with three separate buildings facing Oak Avenue was met with unanimous approval and thanks from members of the Toms River Planning Board, which held a special meeting for the application on October 22.

“How people shop has changed, with online retailers the business model for large malls is outdated,” said licensed professional planner Paul Ricci, who was hired by the Simon Property Group, which owns the mall.

“We are repur posing the proper ty and making it a destination. It will be vibrant and it’s happening throughout New Jersey and the region,” he said.

“What is occurring is a national trend.”

What was formerly one of the anchor stores at the mall, a 104,000 squarefoot Sears, will be a parking field. A “Lifestyle Center” comprised of three buildings totaling 97,679 feet of retail space would be built on the easter n side of the property fronting Oak Avenue. A Lifestyle Center is a retailing trend that combines a shopping center or mixed-use commercial development with leisure amenities.

Each of the buildings would have outdoor seating, and there would be a vegetative buffer and integrated fencing along Oak Avenue.

The site is largely impervious, but about a half-acre of trees and shrubs is included in the plan. Stor mwater management and utilities are already in place, said engineer Tony Diggan.

As part of the redevelopment, a 3,500 square-foot entry area would be built entering the existing mall where a play area is currently located. The play area would be relocated, explained Stephen Shea, who represented the Simon Property Group.

A handful of variances would be needed for the redevelopment plan, the most substantial being setback variances for the buildings since the trend is to build closer to the roadway, Ricci explained.

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The setback variances are appropriate, he said, and are similar to nearby adjoining businesses like Bahama Breeze and a new BJ’s restaurant (already under construction on mall property facing Hooper Avenue), Olive Garden and TGI Fridays, who have all built close to the roadway.

“Right now there is a large parking lot with a vacant building. The overall site design is a significantly better alternative,” Ricci said.

Planning Board Chair David Ciccozzi agreed, and thanked the professionals hired by the Simon Property Group for investing in Toms River.

“It’s a great design and it will help the mall tenants who pay rent, it will be great for the community,” Ciccozzi said.

Audience member Kathy Hulick of Brick said that her family owns Aunt Annie’s Pretzels in the mall.

“We are so happy that you want to invest in the mall,” she said during public comment. “The retailers are delighted.”

Stephen Shea said there is a strong demand for the new space, and now that the application has been approved, leases would be signed and some of the new tenants would be announced shortly.

Construction would begin as soon as the permits can be obtained, he added.

Shea estimated the project would be completed in about 18 months.

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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded

by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.”

DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004.

Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible.

While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have.

Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct.

Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family.

In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of NOV 3 - NOV 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Take advantage of a free ride when it is offered but don’t waste valuable resources by taking impulsive chances with your cash. In the week ahead, you will be able to work on reaching your goals one step at a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be feeling like a party animal let loose from your cage. Feel free to explore new age ideas or to experiment with the latest social apps and technological gadgets but don’t go out of your way to shock people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While others quibble over the proper direction to take, you can steer the situation. Your thoughts are in tune with the long-range consequences of your actions in the week ahead, so your judgment will be right on the mark.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What works for you may not go over so well with your mate.

Someone in close connection could be caught up in a complicated power struggle. Find a happy medium that you can both enjoy in the upcoming week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put your problems into perspective. Step back and take the long-range view. No matter what your problem is ask yourself if it will seem as important a year from now. Create a viable financial plan early in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t try to control the family agenda. You may incur resistance if you try to run your home like a business. You will have much better results this week if you discuss your ideas in advance and focus on teamwork.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Life can be a roller coaster. It might seem that the more you try to keep your word the more people change their minds. To avoid unnecessary stress, wait until the second half of the week to hold a planning session.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the week ahead let loved ones know how much you care.

You may be quite content and happy with your current relationship, but a partner may feel bored. Keep the excitement alive by finding unusual entertainment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You and a partner will be on the same page when discussing loyalty and trust. This is an excellent time to obtain advice or professional consultations. Put investment ideas on the back burner in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Little Jack Horner stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum.

You, on the other hand, might get your thumb caught in a bamboo Chinese finger puzzle trap.

Steer clear of complicated financial schemes in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hope for the best and plan for the worst. You could be optimistic about your future income but should have a back-up plan just in case things don’t go your way.

Use your extra energy constructively this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Opportunities can appear out of the blue this week. Put on your thinking cap and you may understand how a casual word of advice can lead to bigger and better things. Your tastes can change quickly so wait to buy.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen Get Back To Your ‘Roots’ And Discover Salsify This Autumn

By Wolfgang Puck

Autumn always feels to me like the perfect time to cook and serve root vegetables. Sure, all the year round we enjoy carrots, potatoes and other less-popular but still well-known roots (and tubers, to be botanically accurate about potatoes) such as parsnips, turnips and rutabagas. But cooler days seem perfectly suited to the comfort and warmth that root vegetable dishes provide.

This fall, please let me suggest that you try expanding your root repertoire with a vegetable that’s usually met with a puzzled look when it’s encountered at the farmers’ market or supermarket. The vegetable that causes so much bewilderment looks like a long, skinny, somewhat shaggy parsnip - only it’s either black or pale white in color.

It’s known most commonly as salsify. That English name raises almost as many questions as the look of the vegetable itself. In fact, the darker variety is also known as scorzonera (a descriptive Italian name for “black skin”).

And many people colloquially call both kinds of salsify an oyster plant, under the belief that, when cooked, it tastes like oysters. This is a misleading impression, because it doesn’t taste like the sea at all and actually has a mildly earthy, mineral-tinged, slightly sweet and creamy flavor.

You can find salsify year round, though it’s about to enter its peak of season, which lasts from late autumn through early spring. You can also find seeds, and grow them in your home garden. When you bring home your purchase, or harvest it, store the roots in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Before preparing salsify, you should peel it, immersing the roots in water with a little lemon juice to prevent discoloration. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly right after peeling the black variety, as it can discolor your skin.

After peeling them, very young, small salsify roots can be thinly sliced or shredded and tossed into mixed salads or slaws. But larger ones, which you’ll most often find, are best cut into larger pieces and cooked, usually by steaming or brief boiling until tender. Once cooked, the salsify can simply be tossed with butter or garlic butter and fresh herbs. It’s also delicious pureed like mashed potatoes. Salsify also lends itself very well to oven-baked gratins like the classic version I am sharing, served as a side dish with roast beef, pork, lamb, chicken or turkey.

I hope you’ll not only enjoy this recipe but also share it with other people you know, spreading the word about salsify so more farmers and home gardeners alike will grow it. Who knows? Maybe it will even jump-start your explorations of other root vegetables.

CLASSIC SALSIFY GRATIN Serves 4 4 whole salsify roots 1 lemon, halved 2 cups (500 mL) milk 2 cups (500 mL) water Kosher salt 2/3 cup (185 mL) heavy cream 1 garlic clove, peeled Freshly ground white pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely shredded Gruyere or Emmenthaler cheese Trim off the tops and tips of the salsify roots.

With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, peel off the black skin of the salsifies, exposing the ivory colored flesh beneath. Cut the salsifies into 1 1/2-inch (3.75-cm) pieces. Immediately rub all of the pieces with the cut surfaces of the lemon halves to help prevent them from turning brown.

Wash your hands thoroughly.

Put the milk and water in a medium-sized saucepan with a pinch of salt. Add the salsify pieces. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook the salsify until it is tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a small, sharp knife, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the cream in a small saucepan with the garlic clove and a little salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer briskly, stirring frequently, until the cream’s volume reduce by a third to a half. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Bring a teakettle or medium saucepan half-filled with water to a boil.

When the salsify is tender, drain it; rinse thoroughly under cold running water; and drain again. Arrange the pieces in a single layer in a shallow ovenproof baking dish. Remove the garlic clove from the cream, taste the cream, and add a little more salt and white pepper to taste, if necessary. Drizzle the cream evenly over the salsify. Sprinkle evenly with the cheese.

Place the baking dish inside another baking dish or pan large enough to hold it comfortably.

Partly pull out the oven rack and put the nested pans on it; then, carefully pour boiling water into the outer pan to come halfway up the side of the pan containing the salsify. Carefully slide in the oven rack.

Bake until the cheese topping has turned golden brown and the cream is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Carefully slide out the rack and remove the nested pans from the oven; then, carefully lift out the baking dish of salsify and place on top of a folded kitchen towel to absorb water clinging to its bottom and side. Serve immediately.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2018 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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