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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS - Each February, the Polar Bear Plunge tests the resolve of thousands of brave plungers from around the Garden State.

This year’s 26th annual NJ Polar Bear Plunge was no exception as thousands of plungers ran, jumped or waded thei r way i nto some chilly waves as a means to support a good cause.

That cause was the Special Olympics New Jersey. The plunge site in Seaside Heights draws one of the largest crowds for this charity.

They came out in all shapes and sizes, ages and attire to dip more than their toe into the 41-degree water along the borough ocean front.

Some plunged as members of teams, organizations, and businesses, while others went solo.

Polar Bear Plunge: Freezin’ For A Good Reason

–Photo by Bob Vosseller The starting line featured some enthusiastic plungers ready to head into the 41 degree water temperature surf.

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By Judy SmestadNunn BRICK – The first of two planned group homes has opened in the township, each with well thought-out space for residents who have special needs.

The homes will be run

by Enable Homes, a non-profit corporation operating for 30 years that specializes in affordable housing for the disabled.

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competition, leadership opportunities and health screenings to more than 25,000 athletes from funds collected from the plunges

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Group home manager Danielle Burdi demonstrates the wheelchair-accessible van used for residents.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – For the first time in many years, the Brick Township Public Schools has passed the Instruction and Program section of the New Jersey QSAC (Quality Single Accountability Continuum), the Department of Education’s monitoring system the state uses for public school districts.

The district received scores of 100 percent in three other areas - Governance, Personnel, and Fiscal Management - and 90 percent in Operations.

Using a “complicated formula,” the combined score for Brick Township Schools is 85 percent, which puts the district as high performing, said Director of Planning, Research and Evaluation Susan McNamara.

“This was a task that was long on our list,” she said during the February Board of Education meeting. “We have not been able to pass Instruction and Program, and we have been a school in (School - See Page 4)

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during event day. Last year, 7,100 plungers entered the surf raising $2.2 million.

Special Olympics New Jersey provides yearround sports training,

As of Feb. 22, one day before the plunge, $1,78 4 , 3 4 8 h a d been raised toward the event’s goal of $2,000,000. That figure would dramatically rise

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Their Director of Residential Services Tom Lawson recently gave a tour of the new group home, located on Drum Point Road, and said it was the 20th such facility in central New Jersey.

Four men with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities were selected to live at the new facility.

Two are ambulatory, (Homes - See Page 4)

Freeholders Condemn Website As Anti-Semitic

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – There wasn’t any pomp and circumstance from the politicians. The resolution was listed along with 21 others, simply saying “Resolut ion op p osi ng and condemning the Administrators, Creators and Many of the Activities of ‘Rise Up Ocean County.’”

All the resolutions were approved together.

The social media site has been accused of stirring up aggression against Or thodox Jews in Lakewood and surrounding towns, culminating in a documentary that was scheduled to come out this month but has been postponed

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Continued From Page 1 like the one held in Seaside Heights. According to the organization’s website, all of these programs and services are always free thanks to fundraising events.

While bathing tr unks, bikinis and various st yle swim suits were wor n during the event, some plungers took the occasion to be a bit more creative with a variety of costumes to plunge in.

T he Her rera fam ily of West New York donned shark hats and special T-shirts as this year’s costume theme.

This marked their seventh plunge. “It is a good cause and we have fun doing this,” Daddy Shark Joey Herrera said.

The team sang the popular song “Baby Shark” to get prepared for the plunge.

Kelsey Deeg, of Oradell, enjoyed her third plunge. “I’m a social worker who works with special needs adults.”

Deeg plunged with her boyfriend and she met John Sesso, Toms River who was also not with a team. Sesso sported all yellow attire from his fedora hat to his socks and shoes. “This is my first year. I’m doing this as a way to give back and for my late brother’s god child.”

Members of the Ice Slayers (made up of mostly EMTs from around Ocean County) took their sixth plunge. The 10 -member team feat u red members who had plunged together for six years.

“I’ve done this for 18 years,” said Ron Parry of Toms River. “I’ve done it when it was held in Point Pleasant, here in

Seaside Heights and when it was held in Long Branch after Superstorm Sandy.”

Brian Gunnigle, Bayville, said that the plunge is not just a team event but a family one as well. Members of his family joined the team and entered the icy surf. “We all used to work together at Alert Ambulance in Lakewood. My son has cerebral palsy so this is also personal for me.”

Brian P. Smith, a former Toms River resident who currently resides in the Philadelphia suburb of Folcroft Pa. made a special trip out to join his fellow EMT friends for the activity.

“As a group we raised $1,931 this year,” Smith said as he held a white plunger with a mini polar bear attached to the top of it. Smith made the plunger which is now a new tradition for the team. The holder of it is the team member who has raised the most money toward the total. “I will hold onto it until the next year.”

This marked the first year for team members Anastasia Parry, 8, and Kayleigh McDonough, Bayville.

“I’ve got my water shoes on and I’m ready,” Anastasia said with a smile.

Team Loreal CPD assembled outside of Bobbers Restaurant in Seaside Heights where they had breakfast. They wore their bright blue team hoodies for a group shot outside the eatery.

Chris Drudy, Hamilton, said this would be the second year for the 12-member team which had Loreal as a sponsor. “I’ve done it in previous years as Special Olympics is a great cause.”

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A statement from Rise Up explained that the documentary was delayed because a screening committee had identified nine minutes of video that could expose the group to civil litigation due to “personal identifiers” being recorded. The documentary focuses on three instances of alleged criminal activity, and attorneys who screened it also thought that more documentation was needed to back up the claims.

An unnamed representative from the site told JerseyShoreOnline.com in a previous interview that their efforts aren’t anti-Semitic, but focus on what they feel are immoral or illegal practices regarding such things as housing.

Orthodox Jews in the area see the posts it shares as hateful – and the angry, sometimes threatening tone of the people commenting, as proof of the fact that it was meant to be divisive.

However, it wasn’t just Orthodox Jews that took offense to the social media page. If it was intended to cause a divide, it had actually caused people of different cultures to speak at the Freeholder meeting against it.

Lakewood Board of Education member Ada Gonzalez, Michael Cohen from the Simon Wiesenthal Center, state chair of the NAACP Mike McNeil, and several others praised the Freeholders for their condemnation of the site.

Rabbi Avi Schnall, director of Agudath Is-

rael of America, a religious advocacy group, said that the Freeholders’ statement was a historic one. However, there was another incident that happened on the same day, Feb. 20, but 80 years ago. Madison Square Garden was host to more than 20,000 at a pro-Nazi rally. Jews in the area were beaten.

“The messages are not on banners anymore,” he said of Nazi signs. “They rest on social media websites.”

Last year, on Memorial Day weekend, houses of worship across denominations sent out the same message: Love Thy Neighbor. Colin Lewis, an activist in Ocean County, reminded the crowd of how people came together for that simple message.

“Speech that puts you down is not what we want here,” he said. “We want speech that’s going to build people up.”

Community advocate Rabbi Moshe Zev Weisberg said the website was “hate speech disguised as issue-oriented.” He said there are definitely issues that need to be discussed, but this site is not interested in discussion.

He said it was humbling to see a diverse group of people uniting against it. “Today they might come for me and my kind, but tomorrow they might come for you and your kind.”

Chanie Jacobowitz, a vice president at Beth Medrash Govoha, said that the school was created by Rabbi Aaron Kotler in 1943 after he came here as a refuge.

“It’s disconcerting to us to see anti-Semitism that we thought was left behind in Europe,” she said. “This website has shown (Website - See Page 7)

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Continued From Page 1 need of improvement, a district in need of improvement for many years.

“We are now considered a high-performing school district,” she said. “It certainly is part of our mission and vision coming to fruition and reality.”

The administrative code for NJ QSAC is reviewed every five years, and the system changed when the new governor and new educational commissioner came into office and switched over to the present system, McNamara explained.

“We were originally being measured against our old NJASK scores and we recently were able to shift to our scores from the NJ Student Learning Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics,” she said.

In those areas, which McNamara said the district still has some work to do in terms of academic achievement, the academic growth has begun to move in a “very positive direction.”

Additionally, all the district’s instructional programs and curriculum has been re-

vamped and is up to date and “shows the differentiation the state is looking for so that all the classroom populations are being addressed while employing all the career and readiness skills the students need,” she said.

In other news, Chairman of Sustainable Brick John Hyfantis attended the Board of Education meeting to tout the 9th Annual Green Fair, which will be held at Brick High School on April 13.

All programs and presentations would go along with the theme of this year’s Green Fair, “Make One Change” and are aimed to that objective, he said.

The gymnasium has enough space for 50 exhibitors, and 50 signed up in the first week, he said. There is also enough space for school exhibitors.

Again this year, while at the Green Fair, students can take a form and go to all the exhibitors they want to go to, ask questions, fill out the form, bring it back to organizers.

There is a special door prize for students who come back with the form filled out, so Hyfantis said they are hoping for more participation this year.

“We are also planning on more door prizes this year and we’re going to have

four ‘break-out sessions,’ or separate rooms adjacent to the gymnasium: New Jersey Resources Home Audit Program; Save Barnegat Bay; Atlantic Coast Recycling Group; and BTMUA who would have a Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop,” Hyfantis said.

Plans are in place for a recycling truck to collect electronics during the Green Fair.

Normally residents have to take these items to the Manchester recycling center, he said.

Also, some hybrid vehicles will be on display, including a Tesla.

The public has become more interested in the Green Fair, with over 900 attendees last year, Hyfantis said.

All schools have been contacted to make sure organizers have everything needed for their participation, such as the number of tables, if electricity is needed, and more.

“We think there’s a direct correlation between the increase in attendance and the increase in attendance from the schools who put on displays, so we’re hoping the schools will come back to us in about a month to tell us what they’re going to do and what needs we can help them fill,” he said.

Brick Township’s 9th Annual Green Fair will take place on Saturday April 13 from

10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Brick Township High School. The fair is hosted by the Sustainable Brick Committee, the Brick Environmental Commission, the Brick Township Recreation Department, and the Brick Township Tourist Development Commission.

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Continued From Page 1 two are in wheelchairs and range in age from their 30s to 60s, he said.

Two of the men come to the group home from nursing homes, one from a group home “the family was not happy with,” and the fourth man was living with family, Lawson said.

The group home is designed with the occupants’ needs in mind, he said. For example, the two back bedrooms have break-out doors in case the residents have to evacuate at night without having to transfer out of their wheeled hospital beds, and the two large bathrooms are fully handicapped accessible.

Three shifts of three caregivers on each shift would work at the facility, and an LPN would be there around the clock, Lawson said.

The four men would each attend a community-based day program, Monday through Friday, that is provided by other agencies, he added.

During those hours there would be no staff at the home except for the group home manager Danielle Burdi, who makes medical appointments, schedules the staff, shops for medical and other supplies, and much more.

Enable Homes Chief Operating Officer Robyn Steinman said the residents for the group homes are selected by means of referrals by the NJ Department of Human Services/Division of Developmental Disabilities. They also get thousands of referrals from supporting agencies, she said.

“We receive a referral packet and then we assess the client/consumer who would fit a vacancy in any of our programs, and then we match the individual with staff,” Steinman said in a phone interview.

All services for the special needs residents is paid for by Medicaid. Depending on the needs of the individual, the cost is anywhere from $100 to $400 a day for each group home resident.

The clients also pay a percentage of their care from the personal income, such as from their s social security payment, Steinman said.

The organization has four kinds of group homes: behavioral, medical, autism spectrum, and one for people with medical disabilities.

“We have the expectation that the client/ customer would age in place. We want them to have a home they can live in forever,” Steinman said.

Enable Homes provides a wide range of services, which include residential, day, and in-home supports, servicing over 200 individuals with their families, she said.

In 2016, the township authorized the transfer of the two Brick properties from Homes Now Inc. (a non-profit community (Homes - See Page 7)

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Residents Should Apply For Senior Freeze

Capitol Comments Assemblyman Edward H. Thomson 30th Legislative District, Serving Wall

TRENTON - Assemblyman Edward H. “Ned” Thomson (R-30th) is encouraging residents to apply for the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement, which offers

eligible seniors tax refunds to cover increases in property taxes.

Thomson said the New Jersey Division of Taxation has recently started mailing ap-

Governor Phil Murphy “No one should ever be forced to choose between caring for a family member and earning a paycheck,” said Governor Murphy. “By providing the most expansive paid family leave time and benefits in the nation, we are ensuring that New Jerseyans no longer have to face such a decision and that working families are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. This comprehensive paid family leave program, coupled with the newly passed

earned sick leave and minimum wage increase, are fundamental elements in building a stronger and fairer New Jersey for all working families.”

A3975 changes New Jersey’s paid family leave program in a number of ways, including the following: Doubling the number of weeks for Family Leave Insurance (FLI) and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): Employees can take up to 12 consecutive weeks of paid family leave or temporary disability insurance during any 12-month period, beginning in July 2020. Currently, employees are only able to take up to 6 weeks of FLI or TDI in a 12-month period.

Increasing the weekly benefit:

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This reimbursement is available to residents who were 65 or older as of December 31, 2017 or who were receiving Social Security disability payments on December 31, 2017 and 2018.

Residents must also have an income of $87,268 or less for 2017 and $89,013 or less for 2018 regardless of marital status. All income is taken into

account when determining eligibility, including Social Security and pensions.

A full list of eligibility requirements can be found on the New Jersey Division of Taxation website. Income limits and eligibility may change with the enactment of the state budget.

“With property taxes in New Jersey rising every year, I would like to encourage residents who

may be eligible to apply for the Senior Freeze before the October 31, 2019 deadline,” said Thomson. “It is important for residents to take advantage of this opportunity that could make a significant difference in their property taxes.”

Thomson encourages residents to contact his office at 732-9740400 or AsmThomson@njleg. org for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

Legislation Will Expand Paid Family Leave

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TRENTON - Acting on his commitment to support and uplift New Jersey’s middle class, Governor Phil Murphy today signed into law a sweeping expansion to the state’s paid family leave program. New Jersey enacted a paid family leave program in 2008 and today’s law significantly expands that program to provide additional job protections for those who miss work due to caring for a newborn child or a sick loved one.

plications to qualifying senior citizens and disabled residents.

“Some of the taxpayers most heavily impacted by New Jersey’s high cost of living are the state’s seniors and disabled residents,” said Thomson.

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Individuals can now receive 85 percent of their weekly wage, with the maximum possible benefit going up to 70 percent of the statewide average weekly wage. Using data from this year, the maximum possible benefit would go up from $650 a week to $860 a week under this law.

Increasing intermittent leave from 42 days to 56 days: Workers will be able to take up to 56 days of intermittent leave within a 12-month period, beginning in July 2020.

Anti-retaliation provisions: Employers with over 30 employees will be barred from retaliating or discriminating against an employee because they took family leave.

Expanding individuals eligible to take paid family leave: The newly signed legislation expands paid family leave to include caring for siblings, in-laws, grandparents, grandchildren, other blood relatives, and any other individuals who can be shown to have the equivalent of a family relationship.

Including domestic and sexual violence: The bill explicitly allows family temporary disability leave to be taken for medical attention, counseling, or legal assistance or proceedings arising out of domestic violence or sexual violence.

An individual can take family leave under this provision if they themselves were the

victim of domestic or sexual violence, or if they need to care for a family member who was such a victim.

“Expanding family leave means people can take needed time off to care for each other without the worry of losing their paycheck, or even worse, their job,” said Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, who also serves as Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. “Taking care of family members is a fact of life that we will all have to face at some point and by signing this bill today, we are making it possible for working people to take care of each other without risking their livelihood.”

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ensures that the homes would remain affordable housing for at least 30 years.

This year Enable Homes plans to open a total of four new group homes: one in Freehold, one in Branchburg, and a second group home in Brick on Herbertsville Road which will house four men with behavioral issues. The Herbertsville Road group home is near completion, Steinman said.

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unite, rather than divide each other.

After the Freeholder meeting, Rise Up posted a retort to the Freeholders, calling them traitors.

It said that there is “no anti-Semitism, no hate” on their site. It also accused the Freeholders of selling out “for a few sheqels and a Lakewood Vaad endorsement.”

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The homes count towards the township’s affordable housing obligation as a “scattered site” housing, and a deed restriction

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It was passed unanimously by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders with only one comment. Freeholder Director Virginia Haines said that people need to

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Become A Volunteer Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence

HAZLET – You can be the change you want to see in the world by joining 180’s life-saving and life-changing mission t o d ay. 18 0 Tu r n i n g Live s A r o u n d (180), a private non-profit organization in Monmouth County, continues to provide confidential support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its dedicated response team volunteers.

180 will be conducting a 40-hour mandatory training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) Victim Advocates, April 29-May 23, Mondays/ Wednesdays/Thursdays, 6 -9:30 p.m., in the courtroom at Hazlet Police Headquarters, 255 Middle Road in Hazlet. Training will be provided to successful applicants.

180’s volunteer DVRT Advocates are civilian members of the community who work collaboratively with law enforcement to provide support, information, and resources to victims of domestic violence at police headquarters. Advocates also discuss with victims safety planning and their legal rights in regard to obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order.

By providing empathy and a crucial perspective of the situation, these specially-trained advocates help to empower victims to make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, be willing to ser ve on an on-call shift basis, participate i n a n i nter v iew process, subm it to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successf ully complete the mandator y t raining. The police departments and 180 are committed to culturally and socially diverse teams to better serve the community. Bi-lingual capability is helpful. Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous.

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

An Evening With Gabby Douglas

LAKEWOOD – Gabby Douglas is a decorated American gymnast and sports icon. She has won three gold medals at the Olympics as well as two gold and one silver at the World Championships. At the age of 16, she was selected to be a member of the U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics team to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. There she became the first African-American woman, as well as the first woman of color of any nationality, to win Olympic Gold in the individual allaround competition. Gabby, along with her U.S. Women’s teammates known collectively as the “Fierce Five,” also won gold in the team competition.

After the London Games, Gabby was one of the most influential female athletes

in the world and was at the center of pop culture. Gabby was also named the 2012 Associated Press “Female Athlete of the Year.” In addition, Gabby has released two New York Times best-selling books titled “Raising the Bar” and “Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith.” In 2013, Gabby’s life story was portrayed in the Lifetime Network’s movie of the week called “The Gabby Douglas Story.”

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Gabby won her third Olympic gold medal in the team competition, becoming the only all-around Olympic gold medal gymnast in US history to return to a second Olympics.

Join in a evening with Gabby Douglas at Georgian Court University: McAuley Community Center on March 19, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Brick Garden Club Membership Meeting BRICK – The Brick Garden Club will be holding its first meeting of the year on Monday March 11 at 7 p.m. This will be ou r an nual membership meeting for those who would like to join and non-residents are welcome.

Ou r g uest speakers will be Sally Smiths and Mar nie Jones of Travel

Smiths who will show a slide presentation of their travels to gardens around the world. Light refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be given out.

All meetings are held at the Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Road, Brick. For more information: brickgardenclub.com.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2019

POINT PLEASANT – The Borough of Point Pleasant Borough is hosting their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. Please bring your camera for pictures with the Bunny. Bags for gathering eggs will be provided.

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residents. Register by April 5 using your community pass account or visit ptboro. com/recreation to create an account. If you are interested in sponsoring golden egg prizes please email ssilversmith@ ptboro.com or call the Recreation Office at 732-892-5813.

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BRICK – Beach badges for the 2019 season are now on sale at the Recreation Office, 270 Chambers Bridge Rd. It is the perfect gift for the holidays!

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Brick Police Honored For Contributions to OCVTS

BRICK – Brick Police were honored to receive a plaque recognizing and honoring our department’s involvement with the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Academy of Law and Public Safety.

Through the presentation of this plaque, the Academy of Law and Public Safety

–Photo courtesy Brick Police Department thanked us for providing instructors, services and equipment towards their purpose of training and educating their students for a career in law and public safety. Graduates of the program receive Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I status in New Jersey, some of whom have come to work here after their graduation.

Associated Humane Societies Sip & Sign Fundraiser BRICK – Join us for an evening of wine and painting at Jersey Shore Paint Party in Brick on March 8, 7-10 p.m. We will be creating a stenciled wood sign customized with your favorite stain and paint colors.

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The Pageant began in 1971, and is the search for that gracious lady, 60 and over, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all Senior Americans. There are four Judging Categories which include: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent, and Judges

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Loss Of Balance And Unsteadiness Loss of balance and unsteadiness are changes often seen as a function of aging, the number one health concern of individuals in their later years. Over $3 billion are spent in medical expenses due to balance related falls. Human equilibrium is a complex interaction which requires correct input from three receptors: the inner ear, vision and somatosensory receptors, which is our contact, with our feet, ankles, muscles and joints. All three signals must be received by our central nervous system. Then, the cerebellum, which is the motor of the brain, must execute the correct movement of our musculoskeletal system to maintain our center of gravity. If any one or several components of this complicated system are not working properly, then we will have a loss of sure footedness or movement coordination. The natural aging process may effect any one or all of these senses as well as the nervous system’s ability to interpret them and then to react quickly. It is very common for someone

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Health Department Now Offering Free Breastfeeding Class

By Kimberly Bosco

TOMS RIVER – Calling all new and expecting mothers! The Ocean County Health Department wants to help you on your breastfeeding journey with “Nursing Your Newborn.” Learn the basics of breastfeeding in this free class, held every third Wednesday of the month at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center, 7-9 p.m.

“The Ocean County Health Department is proud to be teaming up with Southern Ocean Medical Center by offering this free, 2 hour class, and preparing mothers with the basics to begin her breastfeeding journey,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department Public Health Coordinator.

The class will discuss the following: • How breastfeeding works • Establishing a good milk supply • How to get your baby to latch • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk • Positions for breastfeeding • When and where to get support • How to choose a breast pump

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Returning to work and maintaining your milk supply • Common challenges, and more “We are very excited about this program and the chance to help remove obstacles to obtaining high-level, evidence-based lactation support in the county,” said Patricia High, Ocean County Health Department Assistant Public Health Coordinator. “Allow the OCHD professionals to help give you the best instruction and guide you through the nursing process because the more education you get now the better equipped you’ll be at home with your baby.”

This class is free, but registration is required. To register, call 1-800-560-9990 to reserve a spot for you and one support person.

“You can certainly learn about breastfeeding on the internet or from other materials, but nothing is better than the information, interaction and hands-on lessons you’ll receive from this class,” said Regenye.

For more information, visit ochd.org/ breastfeeding.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Diet Drinks May Increase Stroke And Disability

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

We are so attached to our food and drink that it pains me when I have to take something away from you. But this is an old story for me. I have never ever recommended artificially sweetened sodas or “diet” anything! To me, that whole industry is a multi-billion dollar campaign effort to get you to drink and eat things that aren’t, by definition, food anymore. The entire industry depends on the illusion of you thinking that diet drinks are healthy.

The latest research is frightening. It’s based upon data collected over 12 years and suggests that consuming just 5 diet drinks (sodas, juices, other) correlates to a much higher risk of stroke and heart disease, and in fact a dramatically higher risk of dying early from any cause. This data was extrapolated from a study on people over the age of 50, who did not have other major health problems. They were essentially well, but after drinking artificially sweetened drinks for 12 years, a lot of them had a stroke!

What’s wrong with water? Water does not come with the risk that one day someone will have to change your adult diapers.

Water makes sense, yet some health practitioners recommend “diet” beverages as a way to cut calories, support weight loss or improve health status. Very sad.

The study that I’ve been referring to is entitled: Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Stroke, Coronary Heart Disease, and All-Cause Mortality in the Women’s Health Initiative.

The study finds your risk for a hemorrhagic

stroke is dramatically higher if you drink a lot of diet sodas. No particular brand is the problem, it’s the artificial chemicals inside of these drinks. It’s egregious that these things are not only allowed to be sold, no less pitched to you as some healthy alternative. So it’s really up to you to know better.

The newest research was published in a journal called Stroke. Over 80,000 women were studied, most between the ages of 55 and 79. Drinking a couple of diet drinks each day (335ml which is the amount in a typical can of soda) increases your risk for stroke by 23% compared to women who drink less than one per week.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. If survived, a stroke can leave one paralyzed and sometimes in need of nursing home care or bed-ridden. Other post-TIA or stroke disabilities include confusion, inability to speak or understand language, poor memory, difficulty swallowing food (requiring a feeding tube) or blindness and/ or hearing loss.

Other factors that further raise your risk include being overweight, sedentary, nutritionally deficient in essential nutrients or fatty acids that support brain health, and of course your genes. Impending signs include sudden eyesight loss or visual changes, slurring, inability to speak or understand, tingling and balance problems.

For more information visit my website and use my search box. You can also sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com to get more free health advice to your inbox each week.

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Jersey Shore Aquarium Society Tropical Fish & Dry Good Auction

MANASQUAN – Jersey Shore Aquarium Society will hold their annual tropical fish and dry good auction on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the South Wall Fire Rescue Company at 2605 Atlantic Avenue in Manasquan, NJ. The doors will open at 9 a.m. with the auction starting at 12 p.m. sharp.

Anyone can pre-register their items by going to the web page jerseyshoreas.org, which will be the home page. By registering the items prior to the auction the split will be 60/40 and if you decide to register your items the day of the auction the split will be 50/50. You may register as many live

tropical fish and live plants but for new or slightly used dry good items the quantity is limited to 10 items. You can bring your items to be auction starting at 9 a.m. and the viewing of the items registered will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

There will be refreshments, hamburgers, hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, brownies, water, and sofas for sale during the auction. Everyone who attends will be given a ticket for a chance to win a door prize. You will need a bidder card to bid on items during the auction which will cost $3.

More information can be found on our web page jerseyshoreas.org.

Theodore Roosevelt Comes to Ocean County Historical Society

TOMS RIVER – Be entertained, educated, and inspired by Peyton Dixon’s portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt at the Ocean County Historical Society on March 24, 2019 at 2 p.m.

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Learn To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – The carbon monoxide detector isn’t blaring from a malfunction.

Ocean County Health Department officials are urging residents to take those alarms seriously. It could save a life.

When a CO alarm sounds off, leave the home immediately and call for help.

“It’s called the silent killer because carbon monoxide is a gas that gives no warning - you can’t see it, taste it or smell it. Never gamble with your family’s health and safety by assuming it just may be the batteries or some other unknown reason that triggered the device,” Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said.

Heating and cooking appliances, tools, vehicles, and other household devices can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, leading to more than 400 deaths each year in the United States.

Residents should have CO detectors on every level in their homes and near every sleeping area. Batteries should be replaced twice a year for daylights savings. Suspected malfunctioning batteries should be replaced immediately.

“During cold and influenza season, symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can easily be confused with symptoms of viral illness like the common cold or flu. If symptoms come on shortly after turning on a device in a certain room and go away after leaving the area or more than one person gets sick at the same

time, then these are clues to help identify CO poisoning,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator, said.

Prevention is also key.

• Keep all heating and dryer vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.

• Keep open flues when using a fireplace.

Have chimneys inspected for blockage.

• Don’t use the stove to heat the home/ apartment.

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Keep them at least 20 feet from buildings, doors and windows.

• Keep generators, pressure washers, grills, camp stoves, or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burn-

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• Do not idle vehicles in a closed garage.

“If someone is unresponsive or unconscious and you suspect them being exposed to CO poisoning, get them out of the house and call 9-1-1 without delay. Trying to open windows is only a waste of time and will only cause you to breathe in more of the dangerous fumes. However, it’s ok to leave the door open after you exit so fresh air can seep in,” Regenye said.

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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)

Help Wanted General Maintenance - Browns Mills, NJ. Looking for maintenance person for 55+ Manufactured Housing Community. General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, sewer, electrical and snow plowing. Must be neat and organized. Full time 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $17-$20 per hour depending on experience. Health benefits available after 90 days. Must have valid drivers license and clean criminal background. Call 609-893-3388 to set up an interview.

(13) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n)

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) Community Resource Center - Driver wanted for mental health agency in Brick. Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.; 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Candidate must have valid NJ driver’s license with a clean driving record. Please Call 732-255-9102, Ext. 5.

(14) 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

Services Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonary, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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Private Instrumental Music Lessons - In your home by state-certified teacher of music. School students and adults are welcome! 732-350-4427. (13) House Cleaning - Honest, reliable, reasonable since 2001. References provided. Primary coverage area Holiday City, Crestwoods. Please

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Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (15) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Need A Ride - Airports, cruise, A.C., doctors. Save $$$. Senior discounts.

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(13) All In 1 General Contracting-Handyman Services - All phases of Interior and Exterior Repair, Improvements, Renovations, Construction for Home or Business. Carpentry, Painting, Roofing, Siding, Gutters, Lighting, Windows/Doors, Kitchens, Baths, Finish Basements, Flooring, Decks, Handicap ramps, Sheds installed/ repaired, etc.#1 Contractor for Banks, Real Estate Agency’s, Real Estate Investors, Home Inspection report repairs. From A-Z, big or small, we do it all. Skip the rest, come to the best!

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Savegreen Project Will Save NJNG Customers Money

Residential Dementia & Alzheimer’s Community

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1st Saturday of Each Month at Noon (Call for details) In a Safe, Comfortable Setting Like the Home They’ve Always Known!

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WALL – Providing a new, easy-to-use way for its customers to achieve their energy saving goals, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) today announced the launch of the online NJNG Marketplace, under its energy-efficiency program, The SAVEGREEN Project.

This innovative e-commerce channel provides customers with significant price savings on smart thermostats by ecobee and Nest that are available exclusively to NJNG customers through the site, njng.com/marketplace. In the coming months, the site will be broadened to offer customers access to an array of low- to moderate-priced energy-saving products at up to a 50 percent discount, including energy conservation kits, smart power strips and water-saving and weatherization products.

“The NJNG Marketplace is an important tool in our efforts to promote energy efficiency among our customers. The site makes it easier for our customers to access the financial savings and en-

vironmental benefits of these energy-saving products at meaningful discounts,” said Anne-Marie Peracchio, director of conservation and clean energy at New Jersey Natural Gas. The site has been launched with a headline instant rebate offer of up to $150 on smart thermostats – a proven tool to manage residential energy usage and lower consumption. The marketplace features stylish smart thermostats from Nest and ecobee that can help customers save energy without sacrificing comfort in their home.

All products sold will include information on additional NJNG programs that help make energy-efficiency upgrades more affordable and accessible.

Only NJNG customers may access the incentives and complete purchases on the site by visiting njng.com/marketplace or by visiting NJNG’s homepage njng.com. Customers should have their account number ready to expedite the check-out process.

Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game BRICK – On Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., the Brick Township PBA is hosting their annual Helping Hands Benefit Basketball Game at the Brick Township High School. Funds raised at this event will assist Lucia Graf’s family with the financial hardship brought on by the treatment of her serious illness, biphe-

notyic leukemia.

Tickets can be purchased in advance, or at the door: $3 per adult, $2 per student.

Arrive early, as this event draws a large crowd and seating fills fast.

Let’s all lend a helping hand as a strong and caring community and show our support for Lucia and her family.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to you and your family if

you/they are injured.

Michael J. Deem The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000 per person per accident.

The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim.

You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “ limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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Manasquan River Group of Artists Exhibit at Point Beach Library POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Point Pleasant Beach Branch of the Ocean County Library will host an art exhibit by Manasquan River Group of Artists until March 30.

Manasquan River Group of Artists was founded in 1938. Each year, members of

the group exhibit their work consisting of paintings in watercolors, acrylic, pastels, and oils.

The branch is located at 710 McLean Ave. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch at 732-892-4575.

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36 Glider on runners 37 Flowing garments 38 Sonar signal 39 Word in a bride’s bio 40 Went a-courting 41 Two-time US Open winner 42 Hair-smoothing hairs 45 Library machine 46 “__ the Walrus” 47 Shellfish cookouts 54 Medicare prescription drug section 57 Pre-coll.

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served with pancakes 11 Letters often after a perp’s name 12 Loo 13 Corrosive substance 21 “Exodus” author 22 Money makers 25 Warbles 26 Musical set in an orphanage 27 Replies to an invite, for short 28 Make available 29 “__ coffee?”

30 Louvre Pyramid architect 31 Pages with views 32 Rachel Maddow’s network

33 Final Olds made 37 Charming snake?

38 2007 animated film in which Sting voices himself 40 Coax 41 Big chunk 43 Many a bridesmaid 44 Less cluttered 48 Shift (for oneself) 49 Hodgepodge 50 “How awful!”

51 Cruise stop 52 Pork choice 53 Do a vet’s job 54 Chum 55 NPR journalist Shapiro 56 Bone in a cage

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of Mar 2 - Mar 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the bar is set high, you tend to try harder. A desire to reach the heights of perfection to impress someone can be a worthy incentive. Use your street smarts to upgrade your piggy bank in the upcoming week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As the week begins you may have a handle on shrewd business strategies, but by mid-week you may learn that money is the root of all evil. Focus your energies on being a responsible member of your community.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “My way or the highway” is not a motto that will win friends or help you attain your objectives in the week ahead. You may start off with high standards but could become discouraged when your desires are misunderstood.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A little romance and relaxation can brighten your day, but the coming work week will require you to shift your attention to obligations. A hard-working partner can set a fast pace and you may be challenged to keep up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be amazed at the way a loved one can elevate the atmosphere with charm and grace. You may ride a financial roller coaster in the week to come, and you may not be as shrewd or as lucky as you think.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today you may be able to charm your way past anyone’s objectives, but the rest of the week might not be as easy.

Avoid trying to take advantage of anyone as your strategies could backfire and cost you money.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your week may revolve around a partner’s ambitions or a loved one’s work schedule. By the weekend, however, you will have a chance to break free of restraints and try something more exciting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on your people skills for successful negotiations as this week unfolds. You can charm people into giving you a bargain rather than testing your luck with wheeling and dealing. Control extravagant spending habits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Having fun may require a huge effort in the upcoming week but is well worth the bother. Overcome any temporary downturn in the atmosphere by focusing on hard work and staying within the budget.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the week ahead, you may feel driven to become more efficient and organized. You may think you are practical about purchases and sensible with the budget, but you could go to extremes without realizing it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today you are blessed with charm and poise under fire that will make everyone stand up and take notice. As the week goes by you will find it necessary to put more effort into actual work and spend less time dawdling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may easily become sidetracked by material ambitions in the week ahead. Friends may encourage you to be more competitive, but this may not be a posture that fits your nature. Work hard but be patient.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Rustic Soup Brings Back Warm Family Memories

By Wolfgang Puck

I first learned to cook in a kitchen ruled by two strong, loving women: my mother and grandmother. They were both amazing cooks, and all these years later my mouth still waters when I think about the food they prepared.

They weren’t fancy about our daily food.

Though they both knew how to prepare the finest traditional Austrian dishes, they ran our home smartly and frugally. They grew most of their own vegetables, relying largely on fresh produce straight from our home garden along with smart pantry staples.

Among their most reliable staples were dried beans. Of course, they grew most of the beans they used. I remember scarlet runner beans that they let dry on the vines in the summer sun before shelling and storing them. There were white beans like cannellini, too, since we lived so close to the Italian border. And I’m sure they bought more beans at local street markets.

For such an inexpensive ingredient, dried beans provide generous flavor and texture, not to mention abundant healthy nutrients such as B vitamins, potassium, complex carbohydrates and fiber, along with good amounts of protein but little fat and no cholesterol. More than just a great accompaniment, they’re robust and flavorful enough to serve as a main dish in their own right.

Take, for example, my recipe for white bean soup with root vegetables. With generous quantities of root vegetables, a little bacon for extra flavor (though vegetarians and vegans could leave that out), and optional garnishes of sliced cooked sausage and freshly grated Parmesan (also easy to omit for those who don’t eat meat or dairy), it’s definitely a soup that adds up to a meal in itself.

With very little effort on your part, my recipe - which you can make with any variety of dried white beans - yields a generous quantity: 3 quarts (3 liters), the equivalent of a dozen 1-cup (250-mL) servings. So, unless you’re feeding a crowd, you can refrigerate or freeze leftovers to reheat for later.

Add some warm, crusty bread, a salad of flavorful leaves like kale, arugula or endive, or just a simple slaw of shredded cabbage and carrots, and you have a perfectly satisfying dinner. It’s the sort of meal that will make you feel as if you’re dining by the fireplace.

Once you’ve made the soup a few times, feel free to start experimenting. Use different kinds of beans, vegetables and seasonings. Add a smoked ham hock or turkey leg, if you like. In other words, make the recipe your own, reflecting whatever you have available that’s in season.

In other words, cook like my mother and grandmother did.

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES Makes 3 quarts (3 L) 2 cups (500 mL) dried white beans 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 quarts (2.5 L) store-bought good-quality

low-sodium chicken stock or broth, or vegetable stock or broth 2 ounces (60 g) smoked bacon, about 3 slices, cut crosswise into strips 2 medium yellow onions, peeled, trimmed, and diced 2 large carrots, trimmed, peeled, and diced 2 small celery stalks, trimmed and diced 1 small bulb celeriac, peeled and diced 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) tomato paste 1 large tomato, about 8 ounces (250 g), peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 or 3 large fresh basil leaves 2 or 3 sprigs fresh Italian parsley 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/3 cup (85 mL) sherry wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper Sliced cooked sausage, for garnish, optional Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional Start prepping the beans the night before.

Little by little, spread them out on a clean work surface and sort out any grit or other debris or malformed beans. Put the beans in a strainer, and rinse thoroughly with cold running water. Then, transfer them to a bowl, add cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches (5 cm), and leave at room temperature to soak overnight.

Start cooking the soup at least 3 hours before serving time, first draining the beans thoroughly.

Heat a large stockpot over medium heat, and add the olive oil. Add the bacon strips and cook, stirring frequently, until they have browned lightly, several minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove and discard the bacon.

In another pot, bring the stock or broth to a boil over medium-high heat; then, reduce the heat and keep warm.

While the stock is heating, add the onions, carrots, celery and celeriac to the pot containing the oil and bacon fat, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, chopped tomato and drained beans. With kitchen string, securely tie together the basil, parsley, thyme and rosemary. Add the bundle to the pot along with the vinegar and sugar. Pour in the hot stock or broth, and stir well. Season lightly with salt and white pepper.

Raise the heat, and bring the liquid to a full boil.

Then reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, and adding more stock or fresh water as needed to keep the beans fully covered.

When the beans are tender, remove and discard the herb bundle. Ladle out 2 cups (500 mL) of the beans and vegetables and puree them in a blender or food processor, carefully following the manufacturer’s instructions for processing hot liquids safely without spattering. Stir the puree back into the pot. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper.

To serve ladle the soup into heated bowls. If you like, garnish with sausage and Parmesan cheese.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2019 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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