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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – People wander in, likely confused. Since when does a court-ordered Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous meeting include bagpipes?

Wrong room. They’ve stumbled upon a practice of the Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay, which practices Mondays at Christ Episcopal Church on Washington Street.

At 6 p.m. a small gathering of novices pick up chanters and practice scales and gracenotes with band founder and pipe major Frank Johnson. Around 7 p.m. band members will trickle in, with their drums and bagpipes, chatting and erupting into what sounds like a highpitched traffic jam on a hot New York City summer night.

They’ll eventually quiet, form a circle. The marching bass drummer

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Barnegat Mayor Denounces Marijuana Legalization

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Township officials are taking a stand against the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Jersey, arguing “not in my town.”

At a recent township committee meeting, Barnegat Mayor Alfonso Cirulli delivered a lengthy call to action to residents to oppose recreational marijuana legislation.

The committee also passed a resolution to that effect at the Feb. 5 meeting. While the resolution clearly opposes recreational marijuana, it makes a point to state that the committee supports the use of medical marijuana for its health benefits.

After attending the 2019 NJ Conference of Mayors Winter Summit in Trenton on Jan. 31, Cirulli came back to town with renewed –Photo by Jennifer Peacock Frank Johnson leads the practice of the Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay Feb. 4. will boom boom, boom boom to count the time, the bagpipers will inhale, and the cacophony from several minutes before bursts into nine-

notes in unison.

It’s nearly parade season, and they have to practice.

Johnson, a contractor from Toms River, has

been playing bagpipes since 2000. He studies under award-winning bagpiper Derek Midgley, who was busy making (Pipes - See Page 4)

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Ashley HomeStore To Replace AC Moore

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Congressman Andy Kim said he will use his seat in the House of Representatives to help make health care affordable, support the military, and change government so that it represents people, not corporations.

He said this at a Town Hall meeting which was held for about two hours at the Holiday City West Clubhouse. Kim said (Kim - See Page 5)

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco The AC Moore signage has been taken off the building in preparation for the new Ashley HomeStore.

–Photo by Chris Lundy Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) held a Town Hall meeting at the Holiday City West Clubhouse in Berkeley.

By Kimberly Bosco MANAHAWKIN – Stafford Township is no stranger to empty

storefronts; however one major going-outof-business spot will be (Ashley - See Page 5)

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vigor to stand strong against Governor Phil Murphy’s endorsement of recreational marijuana.

While guest speakers and legislators covered a host of topics at the summit, from the inundation of Open Public Records Act requests to municipalities, to affordable health care, to affordable housing, Cirulli noted that “we all know a hot topic is the legalization of recreational marijuana.”

He cites major concerns that marijuana could trigger even more illegal drug use. While Ocean County remains in an opioid epidemic, Cirulli fears that recreational marijuana will only worsen the problem.

“We know that marijuana is a gateway drug, it’s also 20-24 percent stronger than the stuff that was available in the 60s and the 70s,” he said. “They’re [legislators] not thinking about the cost on our society and on our kids.”

A 2017 study by the NJ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services places marijuana as the third most popular “primary drug”

by Ocean County users. Marijuana follows behind alcohol as number two and heroin at number one. According to the same report, Barnegat Township saw 334, or 4 percent, of substance abuse admissions in the county in just 2017, the majority of which were for heroin.

Cirulli credited the Barnegat Police Department Crime Reduction Unit for helping keep the township “ahead of the curve” when it comes to drug-related deaths and arrests. The CRU was launched in early 2018.

However, this does not stand for the entire county or state. The Attorney General’s NJ

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Continued From Page 1 repairs to some instruments while the band practiced.

“A friend of mine, he would go to bagpipe practice, and I tagged along with him one night,” Johnson said. He has a degree in music. “I had always wanted to learn.”

According to several sources on Celtic life, bagpipes were thought to originate in ancient Egypt, and were brought to the British Isles

by Roman infantry, although others say it’s an Irish import. Although bagpipes have been found all over, their basic design is the same: the blowstick, which the piper blows into to fill the bag with air; the chanter, which is the part the bagpiper fingers to play the notes; the drones, which are exactly what they sound like, the part that “drones” the low humming sounds associated with the instrument. The bags can be made of anything from plastic to sheepskin.

For Johnson, as for other members of the band, it’s personal. While many of them simply stressed an appreciation for Scottish life and history (and no one credited “Outlander” for any sudden love for bagpipes), many have familial connections to Celtic roots.

The band’s Tartan is Irving of Bonshaw-family, from Bonshaw Towers. In Scotland. Johnson’s maternal grandmother is connected to that family. And while such trivia won’t mean anything to most people,

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In addition to continued drug use, Cirulli also expressed worry that state legislators have financial motives behind legalizing recreational marijuana.

“New Jersey is in dire financial straits,” Cirulli said, noting that legislators want to legalize the drug because they think they’re going to fill a budget hole.

While Governor Murphy is pushing for more, a recent bill proposes a 12 percent tax on the recreational drug.

“To me, that’s blood money,” said Cirulli.

Cirulli not only advocated against the drug to attendees at the committee meeting, but also to state legislators at the summit. He placed information about the negative effects of marijuana on adults and children on a table at the summit, which he said was quickly removed.

“I was told it wasn’t allowed,” Cirulli said.

“They said ‘it’s [legalization] coming’; they didn’t want to discuss the pros and the cons,” but rather, “how to prepare for it.”

He also brought with him a petition against legalization bearing 900 signatures already, which was also “not allowed,” he said.

Despite some of the state officials representing more “forward-thinking” perspectives when it comes to recreational marijuana, Cirulli maintains that the drug is dangerous.

Cirulli urged residents to “call your legislators” and let them know that you are against the legalization of marijuana, making Barnegat one of many other Ocean County towns working to ban the use of the drug. Others include Toms River, Berkeley, Point Pleasant Beach, and Seaside Heights.

for the band it means they need permission to purchase the tartan material from the Laird of Bonshaw. Each band member wears a kilt made of the Bonshaw tartan at a cost of about $700 each.

Dionne Negron of Lakewood met Johnson at a local Scottish festival several years ago.

Her grandfather, Joseph Logan, was a member of the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland, an infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. A popular DNA at-home testing kit revealed she’s 43 percent Scotch-Irish, so it’s “mandatory to play bagpipes.” Her sister, Marisa Negron, is learning the snare drum.

“I love the sound of bagpipes. I just love the sound. I know some people find them so irritating,” Dionne Negron said.

The Irvings of Bonshaw crest states Haud Ullis Labentia Ventis: Yielding Under No Winds. Whether inherited from the kilts they wear or the stubbornness they genetically inherited, the band marches in all weather.

Their upcoming appearances include the Burlington County St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Mount Holly on March 2 and Belmar’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 3.

Pipes & Drums of Barnegat Bay was formed in 2007. The band boasts 15 members today and is in need of snare drummers.

They practice 6-9 p.m. Monday nights at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. For more information, visit facebook.com/ pipesdrumsbarnegatbay/.

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Continued From Page 1 getting a new tenant soon.

An Ashley HomeStore is expected to open up shop in the retail space left empty by the AC Moore in the Stafford Square plaza located at 297 Route 72 East.

Kim:

Continued From Page 1 it would be part of an ongoing policy to schedule a Town Hall once a month in his district. This month was Ocean County.

Last month, it was in Burlington.

He discussed his brief tenure as a congressman, coming in when the government was shut down, and not taking a salary during that time.

“There’s so much rhetoric on both sides of the aisle, and I think our district can do better,” he said.

The election he won had been so close that it took Rep. Tom MacArthur a week to concede. Their vote totals were within 4,000. Kim did far better in Burlington County, and MacArthur did far better in Ocean County.

Now, in his first Town Hall in a primarily red county, the congressman spoke about forging unity on topics that everyone should agree on, such as taking care of seniors and veterans.

Some statements he had got resounding applause, such as his vow to protect and strengthen Social Security. Or when he said he would support the military by working to keep Joint Base Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst open, making sure soldiers have the tools they need, and not sending them into harm’s way unnecessarily.

Not everything he said was as popular.

His responses to a question about abortion and another question about anti-Semitic comments from another member of Congress did not get as much of a unanimously positive reaction.

There were issues like immigration that had a palpable tension when it was brought up. One resident wanted his support on a particular bill that he had not read yet (H.R.1044 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes.)

“People come here, we train them, then they leave to go to competing countries,” he said. He noted how his parents were immigrants, and won applause when he said that they “followed the rules.”

Changing Government “Everyone knows it’s a dysfunctional system,” he said of the federal government.

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According to Barry DiMaio, President and CEO of Ashley HomeStore of Ledgewood, the new Manahawkin location is expected to open its doors by the first

week of May. DiMaio noted that Manahawkin was chosen for the licensee, DBERG, LLC’s, fourth Ashley HomeStore location for the “great market.” Other locations are in Toms River, Ledgewood, and Phillipsburg.

“We’re getting a lot of people driving

from Manahawkin to Toms River,” to shop at Ashley HomeStore, said DiMaio.

Where better to put another location than closer to its customer base?

“We are hiring for sales, customer service and warehouse help,” said DiMaio.

If interested, applications can be sent to seetam@af hsnj.net.

There are a lot of people making decisions in Washington, D.C., and the average person on the street is not one of them. He said that he wants to see changes so that voters get more power than corporations or political parties.

“Businesses provide the jobs, but they pay top dollar to get the ear of decision makers,” he said.

He said he is one of the new members of Congress who vowed not to take any campaign contributions from Political Action Committees.

handle a $400 medical emergency. He said he wants to have Medicare be able to negotiate drug prices in order to bring down the cost of prescriptions.

The Veterans Administration clinic in Brick is overwhelmed, and can’t handle the number of patients. He had recently toured the facility and said that hopefully, within a year, there will be a plan for a new building. Both Brick and Toms River officials have proposed spots for the new facility.

Geoff Ginter, who very emotionally spoke at previous Town Halls held by Kim’s predecessor, Tom MacArthur, about the importance of universal health care, said that the smaller bills being tossed around by lawmakers didn’t do enough to

help people who are struggling.

Kim said that the country is a long way from Medicare For All, and that discussion could take years. It’s important to solve easier problems now while larger discussions on the future of healthcare continue.

“There’s no plan yet that will be affordable and useful,” Kim said. “There are people struggling with prescription drug care right now.”

When Ginter stated that 70 percent of Americans want Medicare For All, someone else shouted “No we don’t!”

Kim used this as an example of the division that exists in the country, and how we have to find common ground and build off of that.

Health Care Citing a study by the Federal Reserve Board, 40 percent of Americans can’t

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Connors: State Shouldn’t Issue Driver’s Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants

TRENTON – America is a nation of laws, which include clear pathways for lawful immigration. We shouldn’t provide the various benefits of citizenship and legal residency, including a driver’s license, to those who have broken our laws with their very first, illegal step into this country.

Doing so would undermine our society by encouraging others to break the law as well. It also would send the wrong message to legal residents and citizens who play by the rules and fulfill their obligations every day, including paying taxes.

That’s why I started an online petition with Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove, my partners in the 9th Legislative District, to oppose legislation (S-3229/A-4743) that would allow illegal aliens to obtain driver’s licenses in New Jersey.

After news of the legislation to implement Gov. Murphy’s plan was first publicized several weeks ago, our office was contacted by a flood of people who found the proposal to be beyond the pale, even for Trenton.

Based on the feedback our legislative office has received, we’re confident that the governor’s goal of turning New Jersey into a sanctuary state — and failing to support enforcement of our federal immigration laws — is something that most New Jerseyans do not support.

A large segment of our constituency believes, as do we, that providing the privilege of a driver’s license to those in the country illegally would all but solidify New Jersey’s status as a sanctuary state.

We’re concerned that Murphy and the Democratic majorities in the Legislature will try to enact this proposal quickly to limit the opportu-

nity for dissent. We don’t believe that’s how our legislative process should work.

Our petition is designed to give the residents of our district, and everyone in New Jersey, the opportunity to have their voices heard on this matter.

In just two weeks, nearly 20,000 people have registered their concerns by signing.

How many more must join this movement before the power brokers in Trenton will take notice?

To be sure, driver’s licenses are a small part of a much broader immigration agenda that’s being pushed by Murphy that has people concerned.

They don’t understand how the governor could sign a state budget that pays $2.1 million for the legal fees of illegal aliens facing deportation, while simultaneously cutting aid to many of our local schools, which will drive

property taxes higher in our communities.

They’re concerned by the law he signed extending eligibility for state college tuition assistance to undocumented residents, especially when the pool of money in our financial aid program is already limited.

Let’s not forget that New Jersey already offers in-state tuition rates to illegal aliens living in New Jersey. Consider that a veteran residing just across the river in Pennsylvania must pay full price to attend one of our state schools.

In their totality, these policies represent an outrageous demonstration of misplaced priorities that will only serve to draw more illegal aliens to New Jersey. Quite simply, Murphy is ringing the dinner bell, and he plans on leaving legal, taxpaying residents with the check.

New Jersey already can’t

afford to fully fund schools, pensions, or roads, and the threat of more tax increases looms every year. How can we justify the significant new expenditures associated with implementing the Governor’s expensive progressive agenda?

In light of these concerns, the people of New Jersey are right to be angry that they are being ignored, yet again, by politicians in Trenton.

Seniors and countless others across the state haven’t forgotten the hell they went through trying to get their licenses renewed after the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission instituted the 6-Point ID system several years ago. Many were forced to jump through hoops in an effort to comply with the law.

We know the extreme challenges they faced. Our office helped hundreds of constituents who were rejected due to minor spelling errors on their

documents or questions about the validity of decades-old birth certificates. Many of our seniors risked the loss of their ability to live independently as a result.

That leaves us with several questions: Will the NJMVC be as strict when issuing driver’s licenses to illegals, or will they be given another pass from complying with our laws?

What additional resources will be required to process an influx of driver’s license applications, and at what cost to taxpayers?

Will state policy require MVC staff to have a driver’s license in one hand and a voter registration application in the other?

There are too many concerns being brushed under the rug, and too many questions left unanswered. We must say ‘no’ to Murphy’s effort to give New Jersey driver’s licenses to illegal aliens.

Van Drew: Bill Would Block Seismic Air Gun Testing Off Coast

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issuing five Incidental Harassment Authorizations (IHAs) which would advance permit applications for seismic air gun blasting off the Atlan-

PATERSON – On a street lined with former silk mills, only blocks away from the Great Falls of Paterson, Governor Phil Murphy detailed a new historic preservation tax credit program as part of his vision for incentives reform.

The Historic Preservation Tax Credit will serve to revitalize and fully realize the potential of New Jersey’s storied cities and towns.

tic Coast, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2nd) and John Rutherford (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan Atlantic Coastal Economies Protection Act to prohibit or stop seismic air gun testing in the Atlantic Ocean. Seismic air gun testing is the first

step towards offshore oil and gas exploration and a direct threat to the coastal fishing and tourism economies dependent on healthy ocean ecosystems.

Congressman Jeff Van Drew has a history of working to protect the coastal

economy and environment.

In 2018 during his time in the New Jersey state legislature, he introduced and passed Senate Bill No. 258 which prohibited offshore oil or natural gas exploration, development, and production in state waters. “Our local

economy is dependent on fishing, tourism and wildlife watching – the bottom line is offshore oil and gas drilling isn’t worth the risk,” said Van Drew.

Van Drew and Rutherford were joined in the effort by Representatives Chris Smith

Murphy: Tax Incentives Would Help Investors Revitalize Historic Buildings “50 Spruce Street is one of hundreds, if not thousands of similar buildings in our state that have vast unfulfilled potential and can be restored to their former glory and repurposed for modern day use,” said Governor Murphy.

“Historic preservation tax credits have helped other states preserve and utilize their historic buildings.

These beautiful structures

are often hidden in plain sight and are waiting for the right investor. We are here to help with that.”

“The Historic Tax Credit Program proposed by Governor Murphy would be a powerful tool for revitalizing New Jersey’s urban centers while upholding its storied past,” said New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan. “The

proposed program’s thoughtful, targeted approach will help to ensure the kind of innovation-focused investment that will spur sustainable economic activity.”

“Preservation of historic sites like 50 Spruce Street contributes to our sense of community and honors those generations that came before us,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell, New Jersey’s only member of

the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. “A Historic Preservation Tax Credit will help to revitalize our cities and towns through spurred economic development and the creation of local jobs. I want to thank Governor Murphy for selecting my hometown of Paterson for this special announcement, evoking memories of the Silk City’s industrial roots

(R-4th), Joe Cunningham (D-SC), Brian Mast (R-FL), and Donna Shalala (D-FL).

The bill was also endorsed by a variety of stakeholders ranging from local chambers of commerce and fisheries organizations to conservation and environmental groups.

while acknowledging its bright future. Establishment of this tax credit is a bold and positive step for our state and I will continue to fight tooth and nail for its protection on the federal level.”

Thirty-five states currently offer such a program. The proposed Historic Preservation Tax Credit is part of a larger package of five proposed tax incentive bills.

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MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Cross Country r u n ner s, Em ily Fu rlong, Gianna Citarella and Rachel Shor t on being named 1st team All Ocean County by the Shore Track Coaches Association for the 2018 season.

The trio was honored at a banquet on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at McLoone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park, NJ. Thank you Southern Boys Basketball Seniors for all you have done for Southern.

The Rams were defeated by Brick Township on Senior Night 58-50.

Thank you Southern Regional Cheerleading Seniors for all you have done for Souther n. Than k you for the hard work and support of our teams.

Congrat ulations Southern Regional Wrestling on defeating Howell 30-28 on Friday, Febr uar y 8, 2019.

With, the win Southern has won the 2018-2019 NJSIAA South Jersey Group V Sectional Championship. It is the 13th sectional title in school history. The Rams advanced to Group V State Final Four on Sunday, Feb. 10.

Congratulations Southern Regional Wrestling on defeating Passaic Tech 49-12 in the Semifinals and Hunterdon Central 34-27 in the final to win the 2018-2019 NJSIAA State Group V Championship on Sunday, February 10 at the RWJ Barnabas Center at TR North. It is the 3rd state title in school history. Congratulations to the wrestlers, coaches, parents, alumni, and fans.

Thank you student body, faculty/staff, and community for your tremendous support.

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–Photo courtesy SRSD MANAHAWKIN – Work is on display from all high school arts classes as well as Photographic classes in the 11/12. The displays are divided into categories representing the different level art classes such as Painting and Drawing I, II, III, and IV.

The Photographics classes display their work as part of a competition. Students and staff were invited to vote for the best pictures in several different categories. The top three winners in each category will then advance to the State level.

8th Annual March Madness Foul Shooting Contest

BRANT BEACH – The 8th Annual March Madness Foul Shooting Contest will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 9 a.m. in the Community Center Gym. The Foul Shooting Contest is open to grades Kindergarten through high school and adults.

Registration is required. You can pick up Registration Forms at the Community Center Front Desk or on-line at stfranciscenterlbi.org.

All registration forms need to be returned to St. Francis Community Center, Attn: Recreation, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ 08008. Registration is open the morning of

the event. A fee of $3 is required. All participants must be registered in order to participate.

All participants will be placed into groups: Kindergarten (modified distance and basket), 1st & 2nd Grades (modified distance and basket), 3rd & 4th Grades (modified distance), 5th & 6th Grades, 7th & 8th Grades, High School, Ladies 18 and older and Men 18 and older. Category winners receive a new outdoor basketball.

For more information please call St. Francis Recreation at 609-494-8861 ext. 105 or visit our website at: stfranciscenterlbi.org.

St. Patrick’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

FORKED RIVER – A delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner will take place on March 9 at 5 p.m. at the Forked River Presbyterian Church. Dinner will also include potato, carrots, Irish soda bread, assorted desserts, and coffee/tea/juice.

The cost is $15 for adults, $7.50 for children

aged 6 – 12 years, and children under 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the church office weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or by calling 609-693-5624. Deadline to purchase tickets is March 6.

The church is located at 131 North Main Street (Route 9) where everyone is welcome.

Southern Regional High School Sports Ranked In Top Ten

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional High School on being voted the #9 best High School for Sports in the State of New Jersey for the 2019 year according to Niche (published by

NJ.com). The Rams also finished in the Top 10 in 2017 and 2018 ranked #2 both years. Congratulations student-athletes, coaches, parents, faculty & staff, alumni, and fans.

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Barnegat Spring Recycling Schedule BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township released its spring schedule Friday for curbside leaf pickup. Residents who put loose leaves on the curb outside of designated times will receive violations, the township said.

The township will only collect the leaves loose or in clear bags. Residents cannot put leaves on their curb more than seven days before their scheduled collection week. They also must be placed before 6:30 a.m. Monday of your designated week.

Here is the leaf pickup schedule, based off your designated trash/recycling route:

• Route 1: April 15-18 • Route 2: April 22-26 • Route 3: April 29-May 3 • Route 4: May 6-10 • Route 5: May 13-17 Residents may also bring leaf bags to the recycling center on 5 Lippencott Ave. Leaves are to be emptied into leaf bins, and residents must put empty leaf bags in the receptacle marked “bags.” The recycling center is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. It is closed during lunch and on holidays.

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MANAHAWKIN – On Wednesday through Saturday, February 27, 28, March 1, and March 2 the Southern Regional Theatre Company will present “Crazy For You” at 7 p.m. at the Joseph P. Echle Performing Arts Center located in the 9/10 building.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and are available for advance sale until February 20 after which no advance ticket requests will be accepted. Remaining tickets may be purchased at the door on the night of each performance starting at 6 p.m. Order forms are available on srsd.net and in both main offices.

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MYSTIC ISLAND – The Genealogy Club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7 p.m. in the Community Center located at 314 W. Cala Breeze Way, Mystic Island, NJ. Our Club is open to all residence of Southern Ocean County interested in researching their family history.

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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian T. Glunt, Navy Office of Community Outreach U.S. Navy PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Most Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different.

With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed in the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s area of operations, sailors stationed at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, make it their primary mission to monitor extreme weather conditions in support of the fleet’s daily operations.

Airman Ethan Carrodus, a 2017 Barnegat High School graduate and native of Barnegat, New Jersey, has served in the Navy for one year and is one of these sailors serving at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Pearl Harbor.

Carrodus credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Barnegat.

“I learned hard work growing up on the Jersey Shore,” said Carrodus. “I used to help demo while flipping houses back home, which helped when I was getting qualified here. I was putting in 10 hour days and it was pretty challenging.”

The Joint Typhoon Warning Center Detachment provides aviation weather support for the INDOPACOM area of responsibility and resource protection to ensure safety of flight and operations for Atsugi, Japan; Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa; Commander Fleet As a Navy aerographer’s mate, Carrodus is responsible for forecasting and tracking typhoons in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans.

A key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, according to Navy officials, and that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.

“Naval Oceanography defines and applies the physical environment for the entire Navy fleet from the bottom of the ocean to the stars,” said Rear Adm. John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. “There isn’t a plane that flies, a ship or a submarine that gets underway without the sailors and civilians of Naval Oceanography.”

The U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles, nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean.

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Carrodus is most proud of earning the Geophysical Technician Qualification.

“It is a specialized job and a very small percentage of people actually get to do it,”

–Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rusty Pang said Carrodus. “I help the forecasters in tracking the storms in areas of interest. It’s a pretty cool job.”

Being stationed in Hawaii, often referred to in defense circles as the gateway to the Pacific, means Carrodus is serving in a part of the world taking on a new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes, and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”

The Pacific is home to more than 50 percent of the world’s population, many of the world’s largest and smallest economies, several of the world’s largest militaries, and many U.S. allies. The Navy has been pivotal in helping maintain peace and stability in the Pacific region for decades.

Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Carrodus, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Carrodus is honored to carry on that family tradition.

“My dad and grandpa both served in the Navy.

My grandpa was a master chief yeoman,” said Carrodus. “My parents are definitely proud of me continuing the family tradition. I wouldn’t force my future children to serve, but I would definitely be proud of them serving.”

As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Carrodus and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs.

“I have a self-purpose thing going on right now,” added Carrodus. “Serving in the Navy gives me a purpose and pride in life.”

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The CarFit program also provides information and materials on community-specific resources that could enhance their safety as drivers, and/ or increase their mobility in the community.

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Plan you escape: An important tip is not to isolate yourself. Inform family members, the building manager or a neighbor of your fire safety plan and practice it with them. Contact you local fire department on a non-emergency phone number and explain your special needs. They can help with your escape plan, perform a home inspection and offer suggestions about smoke alarm placement. They can also keep your information on file.

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For centuries people, especially women have been trying to solve the problem of looking youthful past middle age. It’s very difficult because after four or five decades, our face, skin, hair and nails really show the signs of aging. Our skin feels dry, hair gets finer or falls out and there’s an obvious loss in firmness and elasticity of the skin. The laugh lines and crow’s feet get deeper and deeper. Even the fingernails become weaker and break.

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You’re born with an abundance of collagen.

If you were to take of all your skin and weigh it, 80 percent of the weight would be collagen.

That percentage declines by about 2 percent every year after 30 years of age.

Collagen ‘photoshops’ you! That’s why when you were younger, you had lovely firm skin, soft hair and strong nails. Your face looked plump and vibrant. The most dramatic reduction of collagen happens in the first 5 years post-menopause, when women lose about 30 percent of our natural collagen stores. The decline continues over the years, although it’s more gradual.

One day you look in the mirror and you look older than you thought. And then when

you get our bed in the morning, you feel pain and stiffness in your joints. That’s because collagen is in your cartilage, and when it’s depleted you feel the pain.

There are hundreds of supplements of collagen in today’s global market, but there are things you should know about first before trying it. You should be very cautious about the kind of collagen you buy because some aren’t the correct type. I can send you a video about collagen if you’re interested. Collagen can be sourced from cows, pigs, birds, fish scales and more.

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When restoring collagen, keep in mind you want tiny particles so the little peptides can get into your cells. The reason for this is so that you can produce the collagen intracellularly.

Collagen is a big protein like a long chain that consists of links. The links are amino acids.

There are five different types of collagen, named Type I, II, III, IV and V. Type II is what supports joint and cartilage health while Type I and III are beautifying for the hair, skin and nails. I have some videos about collagen, and how to choose the best kind for your needs.

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The process of home buying can be overwhelming. One major concern of all buyers, whether they are a first time home buyer or an experienced real estate investor, is the condition of the home.

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Seaside Park Beautiful (Yearly) Oceanfront - Home with yard, porch, deck, parking, cabana hot/cold shower, super clean 2 or 3 bedroom with spectacular sunrises. From $1800 monthly or rent the entire summer season. 908-278-5491.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

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(8) 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) 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) CASH PAID!! - LP records, stereos, turntables, musical instruments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

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Personals Local Senior Gentleman - Seeks compatable senior female companion.

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Legal I, Ernesto Di Giacomo, am petitioning for ownership of a 1972 Ford Mustang - VIN number: 2F02F226792. A court date has been set in Ocean County Superior Court on the 22nd day of February 2019. (11)

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Working directly for the owner. Mature person over 50. Must have some computer knowledge. Very pleasant environment. Please call to set up an interview. 609-893-3388.

(12) 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) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (11) CDL DRIVER – PT. The Pines at Whiting is currently looking for a part time weekend CDL driver to transport residents to and from our community.

This person will work every Sunday to coordinator church runs, and every other weekend for residents trips. Position requires a CDL license with 16+ passenger endorsement.For immediate consideration apply to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732849-2047 or email resume to rscully@ thepinesatwhiting.org. EOE. (11) Part Time Food Service - NEW STARTING RATE OF $10/hr. We have an immediate need for Part Time Waitstaff/Servers AM and PM shifts available, Dietary Aides, PT Dishwashers.

We are a well established retirement/ healthcare community located in Whiting. We offer competitive pay. Under the direction of great Food Service leadership team, you will be working in an environment where you get the support and training needed to grow in your culinary career. The Pines offers an open door policy and Senior Leadership is always available and visible to our employees every day. in Person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (11) CNA/CHHA - The Pines is looking for experienced CNA's/CHHA’s to work FT or PT. All shifts available in both Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.

WE have a weekend program that requires a commitment of 4 weekend shifts per month. Full Time positions offer competitive rate (based on experience), and excellent benefits including health, dental, life, paid time off and 401(K) with generous match after 1 year. Apply in Person to: The Pines , 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 or email resume to rscully@thepinesatwhiting.org. (11) Custodian Positions: The Meadows of Lake Ridge HOA is looking for a custodian to work part time. Primary responsibilities for overall cleanliness of the clubhouse. For immediate consideration send resume to The Meadows of Lake Ridge, 2 Clear Lake Road, Whiting, NJ 08759, 732-716-1495 or email to meadowsoflakeridge@gmail.com. (8) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com

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Winter 2019 At Cloverdale Farm County Park

BARNEGAT – Visit Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat for various events throughout the year! From now until March, the park will be hosting the following activities and events: March 2: Free, Children’s Program Winter Bird feeding, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Please call 609607-1861 to register.

March 6: Free, Nature Walk, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. If inclement weather should occur, we will cancel. Please dress for the weather and

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March 9: Free, Monthly Bird Walk, 9-11 a.m.

Learn how bird population changes month by month. Please dress for the weather, wear comfortable sneakers or boots. Binoculars are available to borrow. Please call 609-607-1861 to register.

March 10: Free, Children’s Program Rock, Mineral, Fossil, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Please call 609-607-1861 to register.

March 12: Woven Cattails, 5:30-9 p.m. Recreate this 36-inch long beauty of the natural wetlands.

Please have $25 in exact change to cover instructor fees and material costs. Please call 609-9713085 to learn how to register.

March 13: Signs of Spring, 7-8:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss the seasonal, natural changes that occur in the park. This program is free but you must register by calling 609-607-1861.

March 14: Free, Nature Walk, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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March 15: Owl Prowl, 7-8:30 p.m. Enjoy a free, guided walk through the forest looking for these nocturnal birds of prey. Please wear sneakers or boots, dress for the weather and prepared to walk a mile and a half at a moderate pace. If it is overcast or high winds we will cancel. You must pre-register, please call 609-607-1861.

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Iconic Trestle Undergoing Construction

By Patricia A. Miller BE R K E L E Y – Fo r m a ny ye a r s , the landmark trestle on the border of Berkeley and Lacey tow nships has been a ref uge for many who come to enjoy the cool waters of Cedar Creek on blazing summer days or take in the peace of the woods.

Unfortunately, at t i mes it ha s also –Photo by Patricia A. Miller a t t r a c t e d out- oftowners, drunks and Construction continues on remaking the trestle into a park area. even heroin users. Now that Ocean Coun- plans to construct a 150-foot prefabricated ty has begun a project aimed at connect- bridge over Cedar Creek to make things ing the existing Barnegat Branch Trail safer. from Berkeley to South Street in Lacey The Barnegat Branch Trail follows the Township, hopefully things will improve. existing right of way of the old Barnegat The county has closed the portion of the Branch division of the Central Railroad trail from the trail entrance in Dudley of New Jersey.

Park in Bayville, around the Cedar Creek Ocean County purchased 8.8 miles of the and roughly 1,200 feet north of the trestle old railroad property in three townships in Berkeley Township. But parking is - Berkeley, Ocean and Barnegat - back still available at Serpentine Boulevard in October of 2002. Add in the 4.8-mile and visitors can still use the trail up to trail segment Lacey granted to Ocean the barricaded area, county officials said. County in an easement in 2004 and the Work on the project should be completed planned property parallel to Route 166 in by early summer. The Board of Free- South Toms River, the completed trail will holders awarded a $1,066,624 contract to span 16 miles from Barnegat Township to Midlantic Construction last November.

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“The closure is necessary while we When the project is completed there continue our work in creating this almost will be 12 parking spaces constructed 16-mile linear park, which ultimately in a paved parking lot near South Street. will travel from Burr Street in Barnegat A separate lane with a crossing over the Township to Toms River Township,” said trail will be provided for the existing county Freeholder Director Virginia E. canoe drop off and pick up on the Lacey Haines said. Haines is the county liaison Township side of Cedar Creek, county to the Barnegat Branch Trail. officials said.

“When completed this section will offer Lacey officials in previous years were residents and visitors better access to very concerned about problems at the Cedar Creek – an environmental jewel in trestle site, including wild parties, drugs, the county,” she said. vandalism, open burning and littering.

The trestle won’t be gone completely.

Problems at the trestle at night could also Some pilings and abutments will stay, to expose Lacey to liability issues, officials keep the historical look. But the county have said.

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That was the message given by Detective David Brubaker of the High Tech Crimes Unit Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office who presented an Internet Safety Forum at Brick Memorial High School.

“It’s all around us, our lives are immersed in technology, so you have to give kids some education to go along with it,” he said to scores of parents who came to learn about cyber bullying.

The High Tech Crimes Unit gets called out on every crime in Ocean County. The unit has four full-time examiners who conduct some 350 investigations a year.

The examiners perform digital forensics on submitted or seized devices. When there is a search warrant, they start with the router and work their way outward to laptops, desktops, cell phones, fax machines, printers, gaming machines and more.

“Give me someone’s phone and I’ll give you their life,” Brubaker said. “Everything’s traceable on the internet. You can hide behind a fake name and think you’re anonymous, but in four to eight weeks we can trace anything.”

Online threats, including cyberbullying, sexual predators and disturbing content is not just limited to kids, but Brubaker geared the presentation towards threats to school-age children.

“I’ve seen the smallest, quietest, straight-A, Boy Scout-type kids cyberbully,” Brubaker said. “Your kids are pack animals, and they always find the weak link, or the outsider.”

Online gaming can make your children vulnerable to sexual predators since oftentimes kids will give out more information than they should. Sexual predators want to meet your kids and your kids will give out details without even realizing it, he said.

Children should never click on an attachment or links of people they don’t know, he said. If they get a lot of pop-ups, that is a clue that they might have done this, Brubaker said.

“In reality, your kids are going to see porn at a young age. No one wants your child to see disturbing content, but unfortunately it’s a fact of life,” Brubaker said. “It’s up to you to deal with what they see - it’s upsetting but you have to deal with it.”

YouTube is the most popular social net-

work for teens, followed by Instagram and Snapchat.

“Kids can search YouTube for any topic they want - it is the second largest search engine behind Google,” he said.

Snapchat, which is a messaging service that lets users send photos and videos to one another but then disappear after a set time, makes it easy to cyber bully since the content cannot be retrieved.

“Maybe the NSA can retrieve it, but we cannot get Snapchats - once they’re gone, they’re gone,” he said. “We can see that something was sent, but not the content.”

Facebook is still the number one social medium, but that’s because it’s used by all ages and by businesses. Kids don’t use Facebook as much because “it’s not cool anymore,” the detective said.

The use of technology has quickly changed.

Very few people sit down at a terminal unless they’re at work. About 80 percent of all social media happens on a cell phone, he said, which makes it easier for your kids to hide it when you walk into a room.

“Bullying will never go away, but if you educate your kids it might not happen as often,” he said.

Brubaker said the long-term effects of social media can follow someone all their life. Colleges have staff who snoop into kid’s backgrounds and proactively search all their social media before an acceptance.

Many potential employers do the same, he added.

After his PowerPoint presentation, Detective Brubaker took questions from the audience.

Several parents asked about the “Momo Challenge,” a social media game that encourages children to commit self-injurious acts. The challenge came to light in Brick when a student at Warren H. Wolf Elementary school had allegedly acted on some of the Momo challenges.

“Momo started with a challenge, like ‘draw on your arm,’ and then “stick a pin in your finger until you get a drop of blood,’” Brubaker said.

“It’s creepy and it will scare a kid, but parents have to talk to their kids and tell them no one on the internet will hurt you unless you do it yourself,” he said.

Susan McNamara, who is the district’s Director of Curriculum, said the best options to manage your children’s phones are parental controls, blocking certain sites, tracking their text messages and other provider tools.

“You have to talk to your children, not in a judgey way, but ask why do they want to go in that direction? What are they thinking? Tell them they’re not making the best choice and there are consequences,” she said during the Q and A. McNamara also suggested shutting the phone down once in a while, even though kids act like “taking away their phone is like taking away their life.”

One parent asked how to find out what the “next big thing” will be on social media. Brubaker said parents have to educate themselves.

“Stay on top of what’s going on, that’s what parenting has turned into,” he said.

“You try to stay five steps behind them, not 20 steps behind.

“You have to keep up. You are the front line with bullies,” Brubaker said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 23 - MAR 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): IImpose your will. There is nothing that you can’t achieve in the upcoming week if you simply set your mind to it. Roll up your sleeves and tackle tough assignments with determination but avoid starting anything new.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Just tag along for the ride. Someone may insist on being the star of the show, but it might be your timely advice that makes all the difference. Your personal agenda may be temporarily put on hold this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Follow someone else’s lead. Unconventional thinkers may show you a whole new way of solving tough problems.

Surround yourself with movers and shakers this week and their know-how may rub off.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Strive for perfection. Take criticisms to heart as you should never be so content that you stop trying to improve your performance. Have confidence that you will succeed, in the upcoming week, and it will be so.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Small steps add up to big progress. Saving a few pennies here or there can eventually yield a surplus or whittling away at a tough task a little bit at a time can make it easier.

Talk things over with your partner.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who refuse to bend may break. Avoid being too rigid with your demands as it may be difficult to make progress without compromise. Make sure you are looking at reality instead of what you want to see.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Start from scratch. It may be necessary to employ sweeping changes over the next few days to clear out an annoying obstacle. Make sure that everyone involved is on board with your decisions during the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stay focused on your objectives. You hold all the cards in negotiations, but little will be gained unless you are completely sure of what you want. Take time to mull over your options as this week unfolds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ambition may come at a cost. You can have it your way this week but take care that your methods don’t rub someone the wrong way. Find creative solutions that are beneficial to everyone involved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Clear the air.

Make an extra effort to explain your intentions or goals as being too vague may only create unnecessary confusion. Don’t assume that close friends or loved ones know what you’re thinking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If something is broken, fix it. Don’t hesitate to make changes if you are dissatisfied with how a situation is progressing as your intuitions serve you well. New friends may figure into your future plans.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Clear your responsibilities and clear your mind. Checking those nagging chores off your to-do list will allow you to focus on what you really want to do. Friends will be glad to do favors or support you in the week ahead.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen I Cannot Tell A Lie: This Cherry-Chocolate Bread Pudding Is A Low-Fat Treat

By Wolfgang Puck

Presidents Day has always puzzled me a bit, for two reasons.

Officially, the holiday has been observed on the third Monday of February since the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, created to give workers more three-day weekends, was passed into law by the U.S. Congress in 1968 and then took effect three years after that. But did you know that no U.S. President’s birthday actually ever falls on President’s Day? That’s because those of the two Chief Executives who are jointly celebrated on the holiday - George Washington (Feb. 22) and Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) - along with two more born this month (William Henry Harrison on Feb. 9 and Ronald Reagan on Feb. 6) fall either too early or too late in the month to ever land squarely on the third Monday.

Still, the day feels like a special occasion to remember Washington and Lincoln. And, like most holidays, it typically includes food as part of the observance. Which leads to the other thing that makes me scratch my head, as I’ve mentioned before at this time of year: the cherry pies that some people make on Presidents Day. Whether or not you believe the old, probably apocryphal story about young George Washington admitting to chopping down a neighbor’s cherry tree with the words, “I cannot tell a lie,” cherry pie simply doesn’t make sense at this time of year.

Cherries are a summer fruit, and the tart ones that work best in pies have a shorter season, generally from late June to early August, depending on where they’re grown.

So making a cherry pie for President’s Day seems odd to me, especially considering the fact that doing so would usually require you to use watery and less flavorful frozen cherries or overly sweet and gloppy canned pie filling.

Fortunately, there is another form of the fruit that I think is wonderful to enjoy year-round: dried cherries. They have a deliciously concentrated, tart-sweet flavor, a deep ruby color and a delightfully chewy consistency similar to that of raisins or dried cranberries. Of course, they would be too dense and intense to make a cherry pie from them. But I think you’ll enjoy this form of the fruit in another popular dessert that’s perfect for wintertime: my low-fat chocolate bread pudding with dried cherries.

My health-conscious recipe substitutes egg whites for some of the whole eggs typically used in bread puddings, and tangy low-fat buttermilk for the usual whole milk or cream. Yet, it achieves a satisfyingly rich flavor and consistency - all while deriving less than a third of its calories from fat. And I cannot tell a lie: It’s delicious!

LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Serves 8 to 12 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk 2/3 cup (165 mL) good-quality bitte sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup (125 mL) plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 large egg whites 2 large eggs Nonstick cooking spray 4 slices good-quality whole wheat bread, about 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes 6 tablespoons dried cherries 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt, for serving Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting In a saucepan, combine the buttermilk, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the granulated sugar, and the cocoa powder.

Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate and sugar have melted and the mixture is well combined. Remove from the heat.

Fill a large bowl with ice cubes and water.

In a slightly smaller bowl, using a hand mixer or wire whisk, beat together the egg whites and eggs until lightly foamy.

Beating continuously, slowly sprinkle in the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture looks fluffy. Then, whisking continuously, very slowly pour in the chocolate mixture. Set the bowl inside the larger bowl of ice water to chill.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Fill a pan or kettle with water and bring to a boil.

Spray the inside of a 4-by-9-inch (10-by22.5-cm) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Spread half of the bread cubes in the baking dish. Scatter in the dried cherries and then top with more bread cubes. Stir the cooled chocolate-egg mixture and spoon it evenly over the bread cubes. Leave to soak until the oven has reached the desired temperature.

Place the baking dish inside a larger baking pan with high sides. Pull out an oven rack and place the baking pan on the rack; carefully pour enough of the boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the side of the baking dish. Carefully slide the rack into the oven.

Bake the bread pudding until the custard has set, about 20 minutes.

Carefully remove the pan from the oven, and remove the baking dish from the pan to a rack.

Serve hot, lukewarm, or cooled and refrigerated, cutting into 8 to 12 portions.

If you like, top each portion with a small scoop of nonfat Greek yogurt and dust with a little confectioners’ sugar before serving.

(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.

Page 24, The Southern Ocean Times, February 23, 2019

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