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–Photo courtesy of Manchester Vice Principal-Director of Athletics Keith Lister Manchester poses with its award after winning the NJSIAA Group II state title.

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER – The Manchester Township High School girls basketball team filed out of its locker room to cheers

from its fans.

However, its admirers applauded and hugged their beloved Hawks in defeat Thursday night after their 76-63 loss to the

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–Photo courtesy of Manchester Vice Principal-Director of Athletics Keith Lister The NJSIAA Group II state championship award will forever remain in the trophy case at Manchester Township High School.

Saddle River Day School in the semifinals of the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena.

The third-seeded Hawks gave their fans plenty to cheer about.

There was a single-season program record 32 wins and just three losses. There was a Shore Conference Tournament title - the first in the history of the school - which opened in 1976. There was a third straight NJSIAA South Jersey Group II championship. There was the first Group II state crown in program history. There was a WOBM Christmas Classic title. There was a Class B South (14-0) crown. And there was a 24-game winning streak, which ended with the loss to the second-seeded Colonial Rebels (28-2), the winners of 12 straight games.

(Hawks - See Page 4)

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Anyone with a smartphone calling into 911 can now provide dispatchers in Manchester Township a live view of what they’re seeing.

Manchester Township Police recently rolled out “911eye,” an emergency video streaming service. Police Chief Lisa Parker said the service will “fundamentally change” how her department responds to calls.

“By using this cutting-edge technology, our dispatchers will have the option of viewing a live video stream from the caller’s smartphone via a secure,

‘one-time-use’ lin k which is sent to them in a text. All of this can be accomplished without the need to download or install an App and can only be done with the caller’s permission,” Parker said.

To share video, callers will need to click on a link sent to them via text so dispatchers can establish a connection.

Police officials said the live view will aid in not only their effectiveness in responding, but in promoting both public and police safety.

“By obtaining real-time situational awareness, dispatchers and police supervisors will be able (Police - See Page 5)

JCP&L’s Rates Best For Manchester, Plumsted

By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Nobody can beat Jersey Central Power & Light’s prices. For now.

The township went out to bid for a third-party energy provider for a new energy aggregation contract. The current contract ends June 30.

The Manchester Township Council met at 2 p.m. on March 13 to review third-party bids.

The problem was, there weren’t any that supplanted JCP&L’s rates.

“Unfortunately, due to current market conditions the Township did not receive any (Rates - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 “The cheer feels great,” Manchester sophomore forward Destiny Adams said through tears after the March 14 game.

“It feels like we really brought the town together. Even though we lost, it really means a lot. I still feel like we ended the season really well. We should keep our heads up and keep pushing.”

“Our fans embraced what we accomplished,” said Manchester senior forward Dakota Adams, who will continue her career at the University of Bridgeport.

“Our community came together and that had never happened. It felt good.”

Dakota Adams was a bruising rebounder.

Her 6-foot-3 sister, Destiny Adams, best known for her offensive prowess, is a major college prospect.

“I will miss playing with my sister,” Dakota Adams said. “I know she can do big things without me.”

The Hawks’ success was not lost on Manchester principal Dennis Adams, the father of Destiny and Dakota Adams.

“Our girls basketball team pulled our student body and our town together,” he said. “Our girls have nothing to be ashamed of. It was a great season a great ride. They really made us proud.”

Dave Trethaway, the superintendent of the Manchester Township School District and a former head girls basketball coach at Jackson Memorial High School, said he was impressed with the Hawks’ season.

“It was just a great team,” he said. “The The General’s

girls played well together. Someone different stepped up in every game. I am very proud of the team. If someone was not on her game, someone else took over.

The team was classy in terms of its sportsmanship. It played with a lot of pride.”

Sandy Maloney, a paraprofessional in the Manchester Township School District, said she loved watching the Hawks play.

“They had a great run,” she said. “They had a lot of good players. I enjoyed how well they played together. This loss does not take anything from the team’s accomplishments.”

Dave Beauchemin, the Hawks’ eighthyear coach, said he enjoyed guiding the team.

“This was an unbelievably special group of athletes,” he said. “I have been coaching for 14 years overall and I have never been part of a group that changed a community the way these girls did.

They signed stuff for the kids who are in elementary school. The girls brought everyone in the community together. You usually see that at the highest level. Kids in Manchester are picking up basketballs and playing athletics.”

The Hawks, who fell to host SRDS, 61-52, on Jan. 4 for their first loss of the season, trailed, 10-0, with just 90 seconds gone by in the first quarter.

“In the first half, we seemed unsettled,” Beauchemin said. “That’s not us. Our entire focus in the second half was to play our tempo and sprint to our spots on the court. During halftime, we talked about how dangerous they were and how many

weapons they had.”

“Give them credit,” said Dennis Adams, who starred in football, basketball and baseball at Manchester. “They played really good defense and made it tough on us.”

Manchester drew within 38-36 and 40-38 with 3:41 and 3:21 left in the third quarter. A jumper by Dakota Adams brought the Hawks within 38-36. Destiny Adams muscled for a putback, slicing the deficit to 40-38 as the Hawks’ fans roared their approval.

A Leilana Correa jumper with 5:03 remaining in the game pulled Manchester within 58-52. With 4:18 to go, the Hawks shaved their deficit to 60-54 on a Dakota Adams layup. It was the closest Manchester was to come the rest of the way against the Non-Public B champion.

“Rebounding was a real big challenge as we did not rebound really well,” the 5-foot-10 Dakota Adams said. “We are so used to grabbing easy rebounds and going down the court and scoring. We were not ready for that challenge. This game was a big surprise to us. They had five girls crashing the boards and it was like five versus three. They had a numbers advantage.”

“They are a complete team and like us they have so many weapons,” Beauchemin said. “They played with good energy.

They created a lot of contact and the whistle could have gone either way. I have nothing against the referees. It just kind of happened.”

Destiny Adams, hampered by foul trou-

ble, scored 14 points on four of 15 from the field, including 0-for-2 from threepoint range, and six of eight from the foul line in 23:23 of action.

Correa, who starred last season for Rutgers Prep, paced the Hawks with 17 points. The senior guard will play for West Virginia.

“Everyone brings something different to a team,” Beauchemin said. “She brought growth for our other girls. She helped us in transition and taught the girls the pull up shot. She was our leading rebounder and showed every young lady how to stick her nose in there. We mimic each other.”

MANCHESTER (32-3): Reynolds 4-10 4-4 13, Correa 7-19 3-4 17, Dakota Adams 5-11 1-2 11, Destiny Adams 4-15 1-2 14, Anderson 2-3 0-1 5, Hayes-Jones 1-3 0-0 3. TOTALS: 23-61 14-19 63 SADDLE RIVER DAY SCHOOL (282): Saniah Caldwell 2-5 0-0 4, Patrick 8-20 6-8 24, Sydnei Caldwell 3-11 7-8 13, Sidor 8-16 2-3 20, Jordan 5-11 0-0 10, Janowski 2-3 0-0 5, Lafontant 0-1 0-0 0, Garabo 0 0-0 0. TOTALS: 28-67 15-19 76 Halftime score: Saddle River Day School 36, Manchester 27, Rebounds: Manchester 32 (Dakota Adams 6), Saddle River Day School 51 (Sydnei Caldwell 12), Three-point field goals: Manchester 3-13 (Reynolds 1-4, Correa 0-3, Dakota Adams 0-1, Destiny Adams 2-6, Anderson 1-2, Hayes-Jones 1-1), Saddle River Day School: 5-11 (Saniah Caldwell 0-2, Patrick 2-2, Sidor 2-6, Janowski 1-1), Attendance: 2,471.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eatured L etter State Should Cut Its Budget, Not School’s To My Elected and/or Appointed Officials: I am not one to email, call or post about anything, let alone politics.

However I felt compelled to contact you regarding the funding cuts proposed t h roug hout the state, but in particular in Toms River, one of the largest districts in the state. A complex district given the size of the township and its diverse population. A township growing ever more diverse with an i n f lu x of i m m ig r a nt groups not yet assimilated into the language or culture who require educational and special services beyond current funding levels, let alone reduced levels.

Not to mention the ever growing list of regulations, mandatory testing and programs mandated by YOU that force districts to choose between retaining workers necessar y to feed the gover nment’s bureauc r at ic pro ce sse s a nd information machine or a classroom teacher, or

essential staff critical in operating a district and preparing our children how to survive and prosper in the world.

I am writing to ask that you rethink everything!

Absolutely everything, before reducing fundi ng. L o ok i nt e r n al ly first to see how YOU can save money that will preserve school funding at current levels while removing outdated and unessential regulations and programs that work to our children’s detriment, not benefit.

After all, we just gave you another 23 cents a gallon to fix our transportation infrastructure.

With that additional revenue, and all of the other existing or proposed taxes, why should you have to touch school funding?

I have lived in this state all my life. I can no longer stay silent and let the 20 percent who yell or riot the loudest or most destructively being the only ones heard.

Katherine DeBari Toms River

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People Will Leave If The Schools Fail Governor Murphy: I am a concerned parent worried about the aid cuts to our district. In the past we have been fiscally responsible, spending less than the average per student. The academic results from our schools have been excellent. Now with the current budget cuts, 400 teachers and all after school activities will be cut (over the next several years). This endangers our children, both academically and socially. More students per teacher will have a direct impact on the ability of our children to learn. Cutting all after school activities will impede on the team building and socialization skills they are learning from these activities.

I believe that when the kids have nothing to do after school it may increase the trouble they can get in.

I have three children; only one will be left in the Toms River School District after this school year. However, I want to see the children currently in the school system to get the excellent education and variety of activities my children experienced. My daughter (went to) Trenton to protest these cuts even though these cuts will not affect her, along with many other students who will not be affected. That is how much these kids care this is the community we have built here in Toms River - kids caring about kids.

I also believe that these cuts will have a direct impact on the population in Toms River.

These aid cuts will make our taxes increase and our school system’s reputation decline.

People move to areas based on the school system and taxes.

These cuts will be two strikes on Toms River if people are thinking of moving here. In addition, the increase in taxes will make people want to move.

I urge you to rethink these aid cuts. There are plenty of other places where the budget should be cut. I am an accountant - call me in and I will help go thru the budget.

Patricia Hearne Toms River

Letters Editor well as approximately 80 staff is distributed fairly to all We’re NotTo The Second Class Citizens Dear Governor, The Legislature and Education Department have created a financial crisis and will impose dire consequences on the students of Toms River.

Job cuts will limit student access to educators. Lost sports, clubs, and programs will deny students the enrichment and opportunity to develop and grow as students and citizens.

Other New Jersey districts have received extra funds over the decades while Toms River has been frugal and responsible with taxpayer money. That inequity must end and our confiscated surplus and aid must be restored to us.

The citizens and taxpayers of Toms River should not be treated as second class and deserve the same respect and consideration afforded those districts which have received excessive tax money in the past.

Thank you for your kind attention and consideration.

James M. Osborn Teacher, Washington Street Elementary School

Cuts Could Cost 400 Jobs Dear Governor Murphy, Senator Sweeney and Assemblyman Coughlin: I am a member of the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education, but I am not writing to you in that capacity today. Today I address you as a parent and taxpayer in the Toms River Regional School District. Toms River Regional students and taxpayers need your help!

Funding cuts have a face.

Toms River Regional District officials have begun to tell staff and parents which positions will be eliminated to accommodate the budget cuts due to S2, the school funding reform bill passed last year.

The Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education informed the public we are looking at cutting 10 percent of all supply, textbook and miscellaneous accounts as

positions. These are real people who make a real impact on our kids day in and day out.

Those cuts are just the beginning! Due to S2 we expect to lose over $80 million in state aid over the next six years.

District officials have said because of this loss of state aid they expect to have to cut 400 staff positions over those six years. Class sizes in all grades are expected to grow to 30-40 students. Some grades are at 30 already. Parents and staff have been told all non-mandated programs, including athletics and courtesy busing, could get cut entirely or incur a cost to participate. Even full day kindergarten finally instituted in 2015 could be cut.

These cuts will make running our schools impossible. They will devastate our children’s quality of life and their future.

The children of Beachwood, South Toms River, Toms River, and Pine Beach and their schools deserve a fair funding formula. Every child does!

Toms River Regional is the second lowest spending large district in the state this year at $16,300 per pupil. Based on our current enrollment, our district is more than $30 million under adequacy. That means we spend $30 million less than the NJ Department of Education expects us to spend in order to provide a thorough and efficient education for the children attending our schools right now. Our children deserve a funding formula that doesn’t punish well-run schools. It is unreasonable and short-sighted to remove funding from our district based on a flawed formula.

Toms River Regional District officials have offered the state a solution in the form of a clear and feasible blueprint for fair funding for all public school children. Why have state officials ignored them?

Toms River Regional schools cannot sustain these cuts and continue to provide our children with the education they need and deserve. Our community needs our elected representatives to finally fix the state education funding formula so that school aid

districts. I urge you to keep politics out of our classrooms and fund schools fairly.

Anna Polozzo South Toms River

Expanded Access To Hearing Tests Needed March 3 was recognized as World Hearing Day, raising awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss.

Members of the New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NJSHA) can think of no month more appropriate for Gov. Phil Murphy to sign a law that would increase access to professional hearing evaluations for the hearing impaired. Current law requires an audiologist to maintain an audiology license and a hearing aid dispenser license.

Proposed bill, S. 746, which provides for an audiologist to maintain one license, has garnered unanimous support through the legislative process, as lawmakers recognize that audiologists must go through extensive training to earn a doctorate degree in audiology. NJSHA with the assistance of the New Jersey Academy of Audiology, has actively worked over the past several years to support the proposed bill. The proposed bill eliminates the two-license barrier for audiologists and will make it possible to attract both audiology students and practitioners to New Jersey. The single license is currently maintained in 36 other states and provides greater accessibility and choice to consumers. Prevention of hearing loss continues to be a national concern for people of all ages. Audiologists are the sole health professional to test and treat hearing loss as well as balance problems.

NJSHA encourages you to seek the help of an audiologist if you or a loved one has a hearing loss as well as balance problems, in order to improve their overall health and quality of life.

Alan Gertner, Audiologist Member of New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association Toms River

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Lawmakers: Fix School Aid Instead Of Funding New Programs CAPITOL COMMENTS 10th Legislative District Senator Jim Holzapfel • Assemblyman Greg McGuckin • Assemblyman Dave Wolfe

TRENTON – On behalf of students and taxpayers in Ocean County, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (all R-10) issued

the following response to Governor Murphy’s budget address. The lawmakers noted that the funding cuts in the Governor’s proposed budget would drastically

affect public schools in their district, such as Brick and Toms River Township.

“While our constituents are being told that there is not enough money for school funding, Governor Mur phy is handing out money to other programs that would give free college tuition and financial aid to illegal immigrants. State spending is out of control and our taxpayers and stu-

dents are paying the price. “ Ma ny st ude nt s a nd teachers from around the state, including a number from our district, came to Trenton to protest education funding cuts. Brick Township and Toms River Regional are some of the most efficient and fiscally responsible school districts in the state. They spend less per pupil than the state average. Penalizing our

schools for being fiscally responsible by redirecting millions of dollars to new programs is an insult to schools that are facing staffing cuts and cancellations of extracurricular programs for students.

“The most alarming aspect of the proposal includes spending another $68 million to increase pre-k and daycare to $800 million.

Meanwhile, schools like

Toms River and Brick are considering cancelling full day kindergarten all together as a result of their funding cuts. How is the state planning to pay for this increase when we can’t even properly fund our K-12 schools? This is a flawed and unjust formula that hur ts our st udents and communities. We will continue to fight for school funding fairness.”

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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) today named Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) a Congressional Champion, citing, among other things, Smith’s legislation to protect taxpayers and repeal provisions in the 2017 tax law that will undermine charitable giving, especially by low-andmiddle income taxpayers.

Members from the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and other NJ branches were on hand at the

Y’s Champions Breakfast on Capitol Hill as Smith received the award and discussed his Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act, HR 651.

“Charitable organizations are a bedrock of our society, providing critical services every day often without public fanfare,” Smith said.

“They feed the hungr y, shelter the homeless, and provide health care, education, job training and a myriad of other services to those in need. We can’t see

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Smith commended the YMCA and other groups noting that citizens who may not be able to volunteer want to help through donations.

“I am working hard to ensure that charitable organizations like the YMCA can continue the humanitarian work they do and at the same time protect the taxpayers - especially small donors - who want to help financially but may be forced to forgo that choice because of changes in the law,” Smith said. “My legislation would remedy this problem by restoring the full charitable tax deduction, making it universal

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Crestwood Village IV Senior Citizens Club Movie

WHITING – The Crestwood Village IV Senior Citizens Club movie for April 26, 2019 will be “The Front Runner” starring Hugh Jackman.

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Sport Shot Singles Spectacular Bowling Tournament

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church-Whiting, NJ Bowling Ministry will host the Sport Shot Singles Spectacular Bowling Tournament on Sunday, April 7, 2019, 10 a.m., at Playdrome Lanes in Toms River, NJ. Playdrome Lanes is located at 821 Conifer St. The entry fee is $45 per bowler, which breaks down as follows: Playdrome Lanes $20, Prize Fund $20 & St. Stephen’s Donation $5. There is only one squad which starts promptly at 10am, with check-in and registration at 9:30 a.m. The tournament is a non-sanctioned scratch event open to all Adult and Junior Men and Women bowlers. Please be advised that Junior Bowlers cannot earn any cash awards; however, they may compete for trophies, medals, and other awards that may be offered

by Playdrome Lanes.

Format: During the qualifying round – bowlers will roll five games moving one pair to the

right after each game. The top eight bowlers will advance to a second round-one game bracketed elimination. All game totals are reset for the second round of competition. In the case of any ties, there will be a two-frame roll-off to be repeated until the tie is broken.

Cash awards and trophies are paid out to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place winners. Medals will be awarded for High Game & High Series to the top winners (1st Place) during the qualifying round. This is a one-day event with a short break between the qualifying round and 2nd round to check and tabulate scores. The tournament will be bowled on a “sport shot” condition.

For further information please call William Bodine III Tournament Director at 732-8146683, Playdrome Lanes at 732-349-5345, or St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121.

You can also email to: wbodine3@gmail.com.

Manchester Police Transition To New Firearms System

MANCHESTER – The NJSP Firearms Investigation Unit recently announced the statewide activation of the Firearms Application and Registration System (FARS).

The activation of FARS will allow firearms applications to be created and submitted online using the following website: njportal.com/ NJSP/fars.

Please note that this system will take the place of the current application system and no paper application is required. However, applicants will still need to complete the Consent

for Mental Health Records form in person at the Manchester Township Police Department and remit payment upon completion of the background investigation and distribution of permits.

We look forward to a seamless transition and will make every effort to provide our citizens with any assistance and information they may require.

For further information please visit our website: manchesterpolicenj.com/…/repo…/ firearms-applications/.

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Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – Come out and welcome spring at Crestwood Village 4 flea market held on the first Saturday of every month. Our next flea market is April, 6 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p m.

Our clubhouse is located at 15-E Moccasin Dr. in Whiting.

We have 50 tables with a wide variety of new and gently used items. You’ll find our vendors to be very friendly and reasonable. We also

have an area by the stage containing items for sale donated by residents such as: jewelry, lamps, collectibles, books and household items. If you feel lucky, see Jerry for pull tabs at the kitchen end of the clubhouse.

Bring a friend or two and enjoy breakfast or lunch served by our friendly kitchen staff.

If you are interested in renting a table for $10, please contact Joyce at 732-831-5018.

“Then Sings My Soul”

WHITING – The musical tribute, “Then Sings My Soul” will be performed at Christ Evangelical Church at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 7. It will be performed by professional singers from Lancaster, PA. The musical is a tribute to the life and ministry of Rev. Billy Graham and includes some of the famous songs associated with his ministry, historical information on Rev. Graham and on

some of the songs as well as opportunities to sing along.

All seats are free and doors open a 2 p.m. A pay as you will collection will be received at the door after the performance will some of the proceeds going to the Billy Graham Museum fund.

Questions? Call the church at 732-350-0330 or email pastor@christevan.net. The church is located at 300 Schoolhouse Rd. in Whiting.

Winterfest Coming To Ridgeway Elementary School

MANCHESTER – Ridgeway Elementary School will be hosting their Winterfest on March 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It will be held in the Ridgeway Elementary School Gym. The event will include games and activities for

families and children of all ages! Enjoy face painting, moon bounce, sand art, bake sale, gift baskets, delicious food, and much more!

For more information, please call the school office at 732-323-0800.

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Soup Suppers Program During Lent

WHITING – This year the Whiting United Methodist Church is again having their weekly Soup Suppers, held every Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The Lenten worship series theme is “Final Words from the Cross” by Adam Hamilton which we will present at our soup suppers.

Rev. Hamilton also has a wonderful DVD with seven video teaching sessions, which provides fresh insight into Jesus’ final words at the cross. We will watch one ten-minute session at each soup supper.

Below is our schedule: March 27 – “Behold Your Son…Behold

Your Mother” April 3 – “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me” April 10 – “It is Finished…Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit” Come join us as we feed both our Spirits and our bodies. You don’t need to be a member of the church to attend. We are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting.

If you have any questions about this program you can call the church office at 732-3506878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meadows Of Lake Ridge Upcoming Trips

WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge, Whiting, NJ, is hosting an upcoming trip to Longwood Gardens on April 4, 2019. Join us as we enjoy the beauty of Spring and its blooms! The cost is $70 per person.

A trip to the United States Naval Academy will be held on September 11, 2019.

The cost is $89 per person.

Join in for a trip to Sight and Sound to see The Miracle of Christmas, Tuesday November 19, 2019. The cost is $135 per person.

Trips include round-trip motor coach transportation. No refunds.

For more information, call Barbara at 848-227-3757 or Terry at 732-849-6939.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The next meeting of the Thyroid Support Group will be held on April 15 at 10 a.m. These meetings are held monthly

at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. For more information, call Stefanie at 732-350-2904 or the church at 732-350-2121.

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22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable

WARETOWN – The 22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable will be held at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown on April 17. This much anticipated and regionally significant educators’ workshop is scheduled from 3-8 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Changing Climate, Changing Watershed”. Workshop topics will focus on the changes in our local weather patterns and the resulting impact this has on the natural resources in our Barnegat Bay watershed. Registration is open to educators and community members interested in learning about Ocean County’s unique habitats, and native flora and fauna. Workshop facilitators represent diverse environmental organizations

and agencies.

The Ocean County Soil Conservation District invites you to our 22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable.

Come see what all the excitement is about as area educators and community members explore the important role our watershed plays in connection to the health of our environment. Both educators and nature enthusiasts from all over the county can engage in interactive workshops designed to inspire a new appreciation of our waterways, native woods and marshes, plants, animals, local history, and the watershed. Participating educators will engage in hands-on activities and field experiences to learn how climate change and changing weather patterns impacts human development and natural ecosystems.

Over one hundred educators and nature enthusiasts are expected to participate in this 22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable to learn, network and bring resources back to their classrooms, students and community. The Roundtable Steering Committee strives to help our local educators and community members to “think globally and act locally.” We believe that an appreciation and understanding of the local environment helps lead to a sense of place and connection for area students and residents.

Roundtable highlights include a light dinner, a free resource table, door prizes, native plant sale, and a special Keynote presentation by Lisa Auermuller, Assistant Director of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve in Tuckerton. The Steering Committee has put together a variety of programs that offer something for everyone.

The Environmental Educators Roundtable is $25 per person. Visit the OCSCD website atwww.soildistrict.org for a complete description of programs. Registration is online; educators and nature enthusiasts should register now to assure a spot in their favorite workshop!

Call the Soil District at 609-971-7002 ext.

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Around The Jersey Shore Bela Fleck And Abigail Washburn At Grunin Center

TOMS RIVER — Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn – crowned “the king and queen of the banjo” by Paste Magazine– have a musical partnership like no other. See this formidable twosome on stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

The Grunin Center is located on the OCC Main Campus on College Drive in Toms River.

Béla Fleck is a 15-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East culture and sounds. The two met at a square dance, began collaborating musically, and eventually fell in love. Over the years, they played together most visibly in the Sparrow Quartet, alongside Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen, and informally at a pickin’ party here, a benefit there, or occasionally popping up in each other’s solo shows. Fans of tradition-tweaking acoustic fare eagerly anticipated that Béla and Abigail would begin making music together as a duo.

Fleck has the virtuosic, jazz-to-classical ingenuity of an iconic instrumentalist and composer with bluegrass roots. His collaborations range from his groundbreaking standard-setting ensemble Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to a staggeringly broad array of musical experiments. From writing concertos for full symphony orchestra to exploring the banjo’s African roots to jazz duos with Chick Corea, many say Fleck is the world’s premier

banjo player. Washburn, meanwhile, has the earthy sophistication of a postmodern, oldtime singer-songwriter, and has drawn critical acclaim for her solo albums. She has done fascinating work in folk musical diplomacy in China, presented an original theatrical production, and has contributed to singular side groups Uncle Earl and The Wu-Force.

In addition, Washburn recently created a nonprofit with Chinese zither-master Wu Fei called the Ripple Effect, the mission of which is to unite and open hearts through the unique sounds and harmony of American and Chinese folk music.

On stage, Fleck and Washburn will perform pieces from their Grammy-winning self-titled debut as well as their new record, “Echo in the Valley” (Rounder 2017). With one eye on using the banjo to showcase America’s rich heritage and the other pulling the noble instrument from its most familiar arena into new and unique realms, Bela and Abigail meet in the mean, head-on, to present music that feels wildly innovative and familiar at the same time. Whether at home, on stage or on record, their deep bond, combined with the way their distinct musical personalities and banjo styles interact, makes theirs a picking partnership unlike any other on the planet.

Tickets: $48–$68. To purchase tickets, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.

92.7 WOBM is the official media sponsor of the 2018-2019 Grunin Center Season.

Miracle Of Christmas

WHITING – Come with St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church members to see “The Miracle of Christmas” on November 12, 2019. The cost is $135 per person. Call Stefanie for details at 732-350-2904.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Reality Check Hearing loss is the third most prevalent condition among elderly Americans, behind high blood pressure and arthritis.

While most people undergo blood pressure testing and treat their sore joints, few elderly individuals undergo hearing tests. When people do acknowledge a hearing problem, they usually do so at their spouse’s insistence. Why? In most cases, hearing loss develops so gradually that many sufferers do not realize that they have a problem. More than 90 percent of hearing loss is sensorineural (no deafness), which typically results from damage to the hair cells of the cochlea. This type of hearing loss is characterized by an inability to hear high frequency sounds and can be greatly improved with the help of a hearing instrument.

Hearing breaks down into two basic

parts – threshold, the ability to perceive how loud sound is (volume), and discrimination, an ability to perceive how high or low it is (pitch). Sound moves in waves (cycles), and Hertz describes the frequency of those cycles. The higher the frequency, the more cycles, the greater the number of Hertz, the higher the pitch. Age-related hearing loss most often starts with deficits in discrimination because the ear loses its ability to register high frequency sounds. As a result, sounds formed by some consonants and blended consonants, such as “F” and “SH” which are uttered at higher pitch than vowel sounds, tend to sound alike.

This is an indication of hearing loss.

Remember, many people with age-related hearing loss say they can hear just fine. They just do not understand what is being said.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer most of your questions regarding your hearing health.

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WHITING – The meetings are from 1-3 p.m. in Deerfield Hall, D & E room, Crestwood Village VI, 6 Congasia Rd. in Whiting. Social time and refreshments are served. The meeting dates are: Mar. 29; Apr. 26; May 31 and June 28.

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

New And Novel Ways To Treat Diabetes

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Diabetes affects millions of people each year, and some of the complications are fatal.

There are many natural remedies, as well as dietary interventions. Traditional medications include those that attempt to correct blood glucose, insulin sensitivity, beta cell function or inflammatory compounds. They only go so far, and they cause serious nutrient-depletions (ie drug mugging).

Lately, there has been a lot in the news about diabetes, and I keep up with it since I have a best-selling book on the topic, Diabetes Without Drugs.

One quick side note. A long time ago, probably 10 years ago, I wrote publicly about how statins could lead to hyperglycemia.

Unfortunately, some more research today proves I had every right to warn you this past decade. The March 2019 issue of the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology just published an article that shows how statins increase risk of developing diabetes by up to 38 percent.

Statin cholesterol medications can easily predispose a person to developing diabetes.

After a few months or years, you suddenly need to take medications for diabetes, in addition to your original statin med. The offending agents are not just statins, there are dozens of prescription and over-the-counter medications which negatively impact your blood glucose levels, glycation end products and overall insulin sensitivity.

Here is more news and research that came out recently: Antivirals. Weird but true, people treated with antivirals slashed their risk of diabetes by half. The treatment used was a combination of Interferon and Ribavirin and the

patient population studied had Hepatitis C infection. Those people who were not medicated had higher risk of diabetes development, equating to about 20 percent of the participants. Those treated with the medication exhibited an incidence of just 10 percent.

Cinnamon. A new meta-analysis which reviews many pieces of scientific literature has concluded that supplementation with cinnamon reduces blood sugar levels by approximately 19 mg/dL. It may not impact A1C or insulin levels.

Pomegranate. New research shows that pomegranate seeds (and peel) can protect against diabetic nephropathy. Your kidneys are the filtration system for your body. When they don’t work well, toxins build up in your body and make you itch and lead to swollen feet and ankles, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion and poor appetite. You can eat pomegranate seeds easily, and maybe that’s all you need. As for pomegranate peel, this is commercially available as a purified, powdered item, however be careful because there are sometimes allergic reactions, similar to any fruit peel.

Nutrients. People with diabetes often experience painful neuropathy all over their body, especially in their hands and feet. The pins and needles, and burning sensations are very difficult to treat. B vitamins help to form myelin, the protective coating on your nerves. New research was published in the February 2019 issue of Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.

This animal study suggests that Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is helpful in reducing visceral pain and painful limb sensations caused by neuropathy.

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St. Francis Community Center Sexual Assault Awareness Month

BRANT BEACH - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. St. Francis Counseling Service is the designated Sexual Abuse and Assault Program for Ocean County. Sexual Abuse Counseling and prevention programming is provided at no cost to residents. Join St. Francis Counseling for Sexual Assault Awareness Month with activities to bring awareness throughout Ocean County: April 5 – Join the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and St. Francis Community Counseling

Service to Step up to the Plate against Sexual Violence at the First Energy Park (2 Stadium Way, Lakewood). The baseball game cost is $10 per ticket through this special link only: blueclasw. com/stepup. Meet with resources in Ocean County to help prevent sexual violence. Post-game fireworks, kids run the bases and a chance to win a jersey signed by the team! Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

April 15 – St. Francis Counseling Service Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention Program

and Ocean County College Counseling Services invites you to a moving and honest heartfelt talk by Jennifer Nadler, a survivor of sexual abuse. Light refreshments will be provided by Student Life. For more information or to make reservations contact OCC Counseling at 732-255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu. This event will be held at Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ - Gateway (Bldg. 101) at 12:30 p.m.

April 17 – Join St. Francis Sexual Abuse and

Assault Prevention Program with POUNDFIT of Brick. This free workout event provides the prefect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. You can also learn about resources available to you in Ocean County. The free event is taking place at Brick Pioneer Fire House, 312 Drum Point Road in Brick at 6:30 p.m.

April 24 – Join St. Francis Sexual Abuse and Assault Prevention Program of St. Francis Counseling Service for FREE Night of Painting. Join us in supporting survivors of sexual abuse and assault and learn about resources available to you in Ocean County. The Free Night of Painting is taking place at The Union Market, 120 W. Main Street, Tuckerton at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please call 609-494-1554 to register or for more information. Paint the night away with a step-by-step instruction by Canvas Coach, Jude Hadley. Painting will be done on a canvas tote.

Thursday, April 25 – Denim Day the with LBI Health Department at St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township, NJ from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This event is open to the public.

For more information about any of the above events or about St. Francis Counseling Servicers please call 609-494-1554 or visit our website at: stfranciscenterlbi.org.

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Michael J. Deem, Esq, of R.C. Shea & Associates is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice Board of Governors. NJAJ and R.C. Shea & Associates strongly support A-4293, a bill which protects insurance consumers from unreasonable delays in the payment or denials of legitimate claims.

When someone buys an insurance policy, that person has a simple expectation - which is that the insurance provider will be there in their customer’s time of need.

Too often, however, insurers seek to avoid paying claims in order to protect their bottom lines. We are very concerned about the rising trend of insurance companies acting in bad faith by unreasonably delaying or denying payment that is justly due. This is practice is unfair and wrong.

Insurers should have their customers, not their shareholders be their highest priority.

A-4293 recognizes this obvious injustice and remedies it by allowing those filing claims the first-party right to sue their insurance companies for bad faith if and when those companies fail to properly settle claims.

Insurance companies have civil and criminal remedies available to hold people accountable if they commit insurance fraud. They have the Office of Insurance Fraud as an arm of state government to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud when the companies are victim. But, the honest consumer does not now have a remedy against an insurance company when a valid claim is denied or delayed.

This bill levels the playing field so consumers are protected when they are the victim of insurance fraud.

Whether it is for claims relating to declared disasters or automobile coverage that they are required by the State of New Jersey to purchase, the first-party right to sue levels the proverbial playing field. It allows consumers to hold powerful insurance companies accountable for delaying or denying just payment to their customers.

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Additionally, the provider of that insurance product is then permitted to tell the consumer that he or she cannot use a product that they have already purchased. A-4293 corrects this situation.

This bill seeks recognition of that fact that insurance companies should be held to account when the fail to act in good faith. This is a simple expectation that every consumer has when they choose to do business with any company. The fact that auto insurance consumers are required by law to purchase this service and that they are putting the wellbeing of themselves and their loved one in the hands of the insurance companies only increases the stakes.

In far too many cases, insurance companies delay, deny and defend claims.

This dishonest practice forces their customers to fight for needed medical care, treatment for injuries or funds to repair damaged property. When an insurance company unjustly delays or denies the payment of legitimate claims, consumers must have the right to go to court.

Presently, consumers in this state have no practical remedy if their insurance company unreasonably delays or refuses payment on a claim.

Insurance customers are entitled to have their claims resolved in a fair and equitable manner without unreasonable delay; this is why they need the ability to seek redress when an insurance company acts in bad faith.

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HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Unveils New Name

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River has officially

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TOMS RIVER – An Afternoon of Magic & Illusion features Kevin Spencer, an extraordinary magician, in a fun-filled show that combines storytelling, stage magic, and audience participation.

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rebranded itself. As of January 1, 2019, the local rehabilitation hospital will be known as Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River.

While the name has changed, the commitment remains the same. Encompass Health will continue to provide high-quality, postacute care for patients overcoming a variety of major illnesses and injuries.

“Our new Encompass Health brand reflects more than the change of our name. It reinforces our commitment to working together to continuously improve the care we provide our patients,” said Patty Ostaszewski, CEO of Encompass Health Toms River. “With a focus on clinical collaboration and strengthening relationships, we will continue to play an important role in making a difference in

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The RWJBarnabas Health Arena, on the campus of High School North, was filled with hundreds of foodies and members of the community on March 11, sampling the local fair and unique treats whipped up by OCVTS culinary students.

Nancy Weber-Loeffert, OCVTS Assistant Superintendent, was certain that this year’s turnout matched, if not exceeded, last year’s. The 2018 Chef’s Night raised more than $40,000 for the Foundation, and she had high hopes of exceeding that number.

“Every year it goes up…our sponsors get more, and bigger and better, our raffle outside gets bigger and better,” said Weber-Loeffert. “We raise all the money for equipment for the school beyond the school budget and for programs and scholarships, so all of the money goes back to the students.”

This year featured around 40 vendors ranging from the local ShopRite to popular chain restaurants to up-and-coming brewers. All of the vendors supply their time and effort for the cause while also vying for that coveted spot as People’s Choice winner.

Local restaurants, such as Bill’s BBQ Shack, served up barbeque pork belly and homemade potato salad. Local bakery JG Desserts set up a “make your own parfait” station stacked with chocolate goodies and a variety of toppings. Last year’s first place winner, Breeze’s Bar & Grill of New Gretna, served up mini helpings of tuna poke. Attendees could have a taste of anything from pasta, to seafood, to cake, and more.

There was also a big showing in beverage vendors including, Allagash Brewery, River Horse Brewery, Dogfish Head Brewery, and last year’s beverage favorite, Senor Sangria.

The big winner of the evening was Mulberry Street of Brick, coming out on top as the People’s Choice for 2019.

The other big winners of the night included: • 2nd Place: Bill’s BBQ Shack, Bayville • 3rd Place: Office Restaurant & Lounge, Toms River • Sweet Treat: JG Desserts, Toms River • Beverage Favorite: Allagash Brewery, Portland, MA • Best Presentation: Patrizia’s, Red Bank While the OCVTS culinary students were not in the running for these titles, they were still the star of the night. Student Jerry DeNico told Jersey Shore Online that the prep time is weeks for all of the treats made specifically for Chef’s Night. Fellow student Chelsea noted that for the approximately 300 baked goods they prepare, only about 40 can fit on a pan at a time.

“We’ve got to space them out good so they can grow in the oven, so probably less than 40 in a pan,” she explained. “It takes a lot; we did it for almost two weeks.”

All of the hard work that these students put in paid off, however. Their table was one of the busiest of the night. The students said they were extremely happy with the outcome.

The evening wasn’t only about food either. Lining the halls of Toms River North High School were tables overflowing with gift auction items. At the entrance into the arena stood the Super 50/50 Raffle, valued up to $10,000.

The lucky winners of the gift auction might have made out with a basket of wine or a brand new paddle board, while OCVTS students made out with funds for a brighter future.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An executive assistant prosecutor claims that he was fired for pointing out questionable activities of an addiction coach working with the prosecutor, but his former boss said he was fired for sexually harassing employees.

Michael Paulhus started working at the Prosecutor’s Office in 1993. He was the executive assistant prosecutor when he was fired last year.

The suit names former Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph Coronato, first assistant prosecutor John R. Corson, Jr., and 10 John Does.

Coronato was replaced last year by Gov. Phil Murphy. The appointment is a political one; Coronato is a Republican and his replacement, Bradley Billhimer, is a Democrat.

The suit said that Paulhus, while working in his capacity handling internal affairs, was investigating a report that John Brogan had sent someone who was on probation to an out-of-state rehab without permission.

Brogan is an addiction recovery specialist who has worked with the prosecutor’s office.

Brogan allegedly brought a probationer to a location where she could illegally “obtain and ingest a controlled dangerous substance” so that this person could enter into rehab.

According to the suit, Paulhus told Coronato and Corson that Brogan was using his personal connection to Coronato to further his business relationship with the prosecu-

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Paulhus asserts that his firing was in retaliation of questioning this situation, and that it violates the whistleblower act.

Further, the press release that the prosecutor’s office put out about his firing, that stated that Paulhus created a “hostile environment” in the workplace, was false and damaging to his personal and professional reputation.

He is suing for undisclosed compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and related costs.

Coronato, reached by phone after the suit was filed, dismissed the charges.

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New Areas To Be Acquired For Open Space

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A few more portions of land in Berkeley and Plumsted townships will be added to the county’s open space inventory.

In Berkeley, there were 10 recent purchases of lots in the Good Luck Point section of Bayville. These were all homes dest royed by Superstor m Sandy that no one rebuilt. At the most recent meeting of the Ocean County Freeholders, two more properties were added to this.

These two properties were acquired for a total of $525,000. The other 10 properties were acquired for $2.4 million.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State Department of Environmental Protection will pay for 92 percent of these purchases, Freeholder Director Virginia Haines said.

The remainder will come from the Ocean County Natural Lands Tr ust, which is funded by a 1.2-cent dedicated tax for the county to acquire land.

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demolished, she said. The bulkheading will be kept to maintain the shoreline for nearby homeowners who are still there.

A resident who attended the meeting where these purchases were made, Garry Black, noted that he is a supporter of the county’s efforts to buy open space.

This case in particular is a good purchase in that those properties so close to the shore are prone to be victims of the weather and aren’t great places to live.

“The taxpayer is subsidizing the rebuilding every time it f loods,” he said.

The property in Plumsted is in Colliers Mills, north of the intersection of Routes 528 and 539. There is a commercial property fronting Route 539, which will stay. The 64-acre property, noted as Schen (Old Hopkins Farm) was zoned residential. This will be the property purchased, said Mark Villinger, the supervising planner for the Trust Fund.

The property will be purchased for $652,500.

Haines said that 12 homes could have been built there.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your burgeoning energy is best used to prepare for every contingency this week. A new start is right around the corner, but you might find it difficult to shrug off problems at home or with your career for a few days.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Pork: The Easy, Inexpensive, Elegant Meat

By Wolfgang Puck

We chefs enjoy a unique perspective on the way people eat. As well as playing our part in creating trends, we just as often observe how public opinions change on particular ingredients, food combinations and cooking styles. We know what people love to eat, and what foods they might be avoiding. And, over the course of years and decades, we see things come and go - and often come back again.

I’ve always been fascinated to follow how people’s tastes have evolved regarding pork, for example. For me, it’s a personal interest that dates all the way back to my childhood.

We lived a modest life in our little home in Austria, not far from the Italian border, and one of the indications of how carefully my mother and grandmother budgeted could be seen in the meat they prepared.

When you mention Austrian cooking, of course, most people think of goulashes or schnitzels, two dishes with which Americans usually associate veal. But in our house, they were almost always prepared using pork, which cost far less and could be found easily in our town.

So, when I came to America some four decades ago, I was surprised to find that many people seemed wary of pork. They worried about how fatty it was and about food-borne illnesses you might get from undercooked pork. Sure, families prepared pork roasts or baked hams for special holiday meals, ate bacon and sausages for breakfast, or threw chops or ribs on the grill in summer. But if you mentioned cooking pork for an elegant dinner party, or ordering it in a fine restaurant, people looked at you with surprise.

Today, of course, those attitudes have largely changed. Modern breeding and processing bring safe, lean pork to our markets. Meanwhile, popular diets like paleo actually recognize pork as a healthy choice. No surprise, then, that pork now appears on more fine dining menus; and more people happily order it.

With that in mind, I’d like to share one of my longtime favorite recipes for a simple-to-prepare yet elegant pork dish that will win you raves. It features pork medallions: thick, round, boneless slices cut from the tenderloin. You can buy the tenderloin whole and easily cut it into medallions yourself, or ask the butcher to do it for you. Simply seasoned with salt and pepper and lightly dusted with flour, the medallions cook on the stovetop in a matter of minutes, and are then served in a fruity riesling wine-based sauce in which you’ve also marinated fresh grapes that stud the dish.

It makes good culinary sense to enjoy a glass of riesling along with this dish - and to toast the enduring pleasures of pork!

SAUTEED PORK MEDALLIONS WITH RIESLING-MARINATED GRAPES Serves 4 1/2 pound (500 g) seedless grapes, stemmed 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Johannisberg Riesling 1 1/2 pounds (750 g) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 8 medallions about 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dusting 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) good-quality canned chicken stock or broth 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley The night before, put the grapes in a nonreactive mixing bowl. Pour the riesling over the grapes, cover the bowl, and refrigerate overnight. Before you begin cooking, drain the grapes and set aside 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the wine.

Season the pork medallions lightly, but evenly, on both sides with the salt and pepper. Dust both sides very lightly with flour.

Over medium-high heat, preheat a heavy saute pan large enough to hold the medallions in a single layer. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Place the medallions in the pan, and saute until they’re golden brown on both sides, turning them once, 3 to 4 minutes per side; they should still be slightly pink inside if you cut into one with a small, sharp knife.

With tongs, immediately transfer the medallions to a heated platter, cover with foil and keep warm.

Pour off excess fat from the pan. Return the pan to medium-high heat, add the reserved 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the wine, and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits. Continue boiling the water until it has reduced by about a third. Pour in the stock or broth, bring to a boil, and continue boiling until the liquid has thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Then, while whisking continuously, add 2 tablespoons of the butter a little bit at a time to form a sauce with a creamy consistency thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside and keep warm.

In a separate saucepan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add the drained grapes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have heated through. Drain off any liquid that has accumulated in the pan and then add the grapes to the hot sauce.

Transfer two pork medallions to each heated serving plate. Spoon the sauce and grapes over the pork, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

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

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