2019-03-23 - The Southern Ocean Times

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Mike Mania meeting Ranea Pesaresi.

By Kimberly Bosco SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Mike Mania was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in the early 1990s. It wasn’t until 2013 that this diagnosis would change his life forever.

The US Department of Health and Human Services defines sarcoidosis as “a rare condition

in which groups of immune cells form lumps, called granulomas, in various organs in the body…

Sarcoidosis can affect any organ.

Most often it affects the lungs and lymph nodes in the chest.”

While the disease lay dormant in Mike’s body for many years following his diagnosis, he

started to feel the effects of his illness after an abdominal surgery in August 2004. According to Mike’s wife Christine Mania, his sarcoidosis began to “flare up” following complications with the surgery at the same time he was developing adult (Donor - See Page 4)

By Kimberly Bosco SHIP BOTTOM – The big, empty CVS on the corner of Long Beach Boulevard and 8th Street in Ship Bottom might be getting a new lease on life. Beach Haven’s popular family vacation destination, Fantasy Island, has its eyes on the building for a new family entertainment location.

The Ship Bottom Land Use Board had an application scheduled for the project from Fantasy

Island owner, Wainwright Amusement, LLC, on March 20.

According to the applicant, the 32,000-squarefoot property would be renovated and transformed into a family-fun attraction featuring a game zone, an escape room, café and XD theater.

Wainwright Amusement, LLC is applying for preliminar y and final site plan approval, along with a special (Vacant - See Page 24)

Superintendent: No Ulterior Motives Driving Barnegat Reconfiguration

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – It seems that rumors are spreading far and wide across the social media front about why and when the reconfiguration of the Barnegat Township School District will take place. The district’s superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis told Jersey Shore Online that there is no conspiracy behind the major change; it is simply

what’s best for the students.

“We want to take bold steps…to try to address something of great concern to us,” said Latwis.

What is this great concern? The performance of Barnegat schools.

The New Jersey Department of Education released NJ School Performance Reports on March 12, which show that Barnegat School District is

not doing so well academically.

Mike Yaple, Director of Public Information for the NJDOE, explained that the “Summative Rating” detailed in the academic performance reports “tells on a 1-100 scale how the elementary/middle school or high school performed as compared to other elementary/middle or high (Superintendent - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is a condition in which the lungs begin to harden.

“He was hospitalized for more than 4 ½ months with us almost losing him numerous times during his stay,” Christine told Jersey Shore Online. “After a long road to recovery, Mike’s lung disease progressively worsened.”

Mike was in need of a bilateral lung transplant, or a double lung transplant. After numerous doctors’ visits, hospital stays, tests, and surgery, Mike was approved for the transplant in 2013.

The date of his transplant approval holds a special meaning to the Manias. March 28: the birthday of Mike’s soon-to-be life-saving donor, Samantha Pesaresi.

“The wait was long with the anxiety of waiting for “the call” where we would be told that they had lungs that were a match which Mike so desperately needed to survive,” stated the Mania family.

On August 1, 2013, the doctors called Mike into the hospital, hopeful for a successful transplant match. However, the donor lungs were ultimately deemed not viable at that time and the Mania’s were sent home to wait.

In September of 2013, they received another call. This one came with much better news.

“Time was certainly not on Mike’s side since he was becoming very ill as each day passed and his window was closing to be able to receive a transplant. But, on September 7, 2013 at 3:11 in the morning, we received the second call that they had a match for Mike,” they stated.

This match was Sam Pesaresi.

The website created in Sam’s honor – samsspirit.com/about-sam – provides a little background on the young woman who saved Mike’s life.

“Known as “Sam” to her family and friends, Samantha Pesaresi was truly the definition of a “giving” human being. Sam would drop everything to help someone in need and never ask for a thing in return. She was endlessly grateful and thankful for all that life had given her and lived each day to the fullest,” read the site.

Sam was a graduate of Albright College and a starter on the school’s hockey team.

Following her accomplishments at school she began working at Sheridan Communications in Alpha, New Jersey and worked as an assistant field hockey coach for Woodglen Middle School in Lebanon Township. While Sam also had plans to attend Drexel University for graduate school, this dream never had the chance to become reality.

Sam passed away on September 6, 2013 from a catastrophic brain aneurysm. While she was an accomplished young woman at the age of 23, Sam still had only just begun

to live her life.

“Because of her giving and selfless personality, her parents thought it was only fitting for her to be an organ donor. This decision allowed Sam’s death to save three lives the day that she passed,” read the site. Sam donated her heart, lungs, and liver.

One of these lives saved was Mike’s. Mike had his transplant surgery on September 7, 2013; the day after Sam’s passing. Since that day, Mike has had a “new lease on life,” his wife said.

In honor of Sam’s life and her gifts to the world, the Mania family is hosting the Shore Sprint for Sam on March 30, 2019 in Seaside Heights. This is a fundraiser for Sam’s Spirit, a foundation created in Sam’s honor to raise money for scholarships and brain aneurysm research.

After Mike’s successful transplant surgery, he and his wife began communicating with the Pesaresi family via letters through the Gift of Life Family House, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that works with Sam’s Spirit.

“Some time went by and we began writing each other, we finally met at one of their walks [in 2016] that they have done in her [Sam’s] honor and have become friends and attend the functions that they have to raise awareness for organ donation, brain aneurysm research as well as scholarships in her name,” said Christine.

The Manias got to know Sam’s family a little more through continued correspon-

dence. One thing they discovered was that Sam loved the beach. It seemed only fitting that the Mania’s choose the Jersey shore at Seaside Heights to host their fundraiser.

“We thought it would be nice to host a walk ourselves in her honor for her foundation so we can give back for what we have received,” Christine told Jersey Shore Online.

Mike is now five years post-transplant and doing better than ever.

“Life for Mike now is amazing, not only for him to be able to watch his children grow up, witness their accomplishments and milestones and any future accomplishments and milestones, but he no longer requires the need of oxygen tanks, tubing and no more of a struggle to breathe doing the simplest of tasks,” said Christine.

While Christine admits that while there are still some struggles following such major medical conditions, Mike is happy to live life to the fullest with his children, ages 25 and 19, and his wife.

Shore Sprint for Sam will take place on March 30, right around the anniversary of Sam’s birthday, at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. You can donate by purchasing a special Shore Sprint t-shirt at inktothepeople.com/shore-sprint-for-sam. The walk will begin at Carteret Ave. where you can register and pick up your shirts.

“You really can’t put a price on what our family has received and what the donor family has lost…but whatever we can raise is good enough for us,” said Christine.

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schools throughout the state.”

The summative rating also calculates what percentile the school is within the state, said Yaple.

The School Performance Reports for Barnegat School District for the 2017-2018 year indicate: • Barnegat High School: Summative Score of 21.69, Summative Rating 21.20 • Cecil S. Collins: Summative Score of 44.66, Summative Rating of 40.52 • Joseph T. Donahue: Summative Score of 16.03, Summative Rating of 5.39 • Lillian M. Dunfee: Summative Score of 28.16, Summative Rating of 16.65 • Robert L. Horbelt: Summative Score of 29.17, Summative Rating of 17.42 • Russell O. Brackman: Summative Score of 28.29, Summative Rating of 16.77 These numbers can be found in the accountability section of the report, which details the scores associated with proficiency and growth in English & language arts and mathematics, as well as chronic absenteeism.

According to the NJDOE, “New Jersey has developed a school accountability system as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to identify schools that are in need of Comprehensive Support and Improvement.”

The Summative Ratings determine which percentile each school ranks among other NJ schools, based on its Summative Score.

Schools that rank in the bottom 5 percent

The Southern Ocean Times, March 23, 2019, Page 5 or those with a graduate rate of 67 percent or less are identified as “requiring Comprehensive Support and Improvement.”

“New Jersey’s school accountability system identifies schools that are in need of comprehensive and targeted support, as required by the state’s plan under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA),” Yaple said.

That being said, Barnegat Schools rank quite low, with Joseph T. Donahue landing in that 5th percentile. While others are performing only slightly better, like Cecil S. Collins in the 40th percentile, “every other [school] fell below,” said Latwis.

Now, while this doesn’t mean the state is now going to be directly involved in the day-to-day operations of these low-scoring schools, it does mean that they could be targeted for “Comprehensive Support.”

“No one is coming to take over,” said Latwis. “Our kids are struggling and nobody’s trying to hide that.”

Which is why the administration has opted for the bigger, bolder alternative to improve performance i.e. reconfiguration.

Essentially, the reconfiguration would transform the district from four separate elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school into “one unified district” that would have Barnegat students matriculating through each school every couple of years.

The new set up would be: • Grades Pre-K and Kindergarten: Cecil S. Collins School • Grades 1 and 2: Joseph T. Donahue School • Grades 3 and 4: Lillian M. Dunfee School

• Grades 5 and 6: Robert L. Horbelt School • Grades 7 and 8 Russell O. Brackman School • Grades 9 through 12: Barnegat High School Latwis confirmed that the district had considered many other options prior to deciding on reconfiguring the district.

“We looked at other models,” he said.

The administration thought about reworking the two sister schools, the upper and lower elementary schools, to address performance issues. They also considered changing the structure to incorporate three lower elementary schools, one intermediate school for 5th and 6th grade, while keeping the middle school and high school as they are. However, these changes did not address enough of the issues, said Latwis.

“The buildings are all over the map,” in terms of the number of students in each school, he said. The administration wanted to go with the option that addressed all concerns and was “more bang for your buck.”

While Latwis doesn’t deny the fact that reconfiguring the district is a major change, he insists that it is the best option for students and will maximize the district’s resources while keeping costs down.

“Our budget is capped at 2 percent,” said Latwis, which means the district can’t really afford to hire more staff to address the needs of the students. (By state law, a district can’t increase taxes past a budget cap of 2 percent.) By reconfiguring, many staff members will be “freed up” to dedicate more time to other areas of study, teacher collaboration, and various district initia-

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tives, he added. In essence, reallocating the current staff would be more cost efficient while improving learning opportunities.

“Nobody feels good that they’re teaching and nobody’s learning,” he said. “But our staff truly loves and cares for these kids… you can’t teach that.”

Latwis also confirmed that the reconfiguration would also come with some minor changes to heads of staff at each school. The principal for each school would be: • PreK-Kindergarten: Josh Toddings (currently principal of Joseph T. Donahue) • Grades 1-2: John Fiorentino (currently principal of Lillian M. Dunfee) • Grades 3-4: Mr. Magee (currently principal of Cecil S. Collins) • Grades 5-6: Joseph Saxton (will remain at Robert L. Horbelt) • Grades 7-8: Shannon Smith (will remain at Russell O. Brackman) High school: Stephen Nichol “They decided that amongst themselves… some will be staying where they are,” said Latwis.

While Latwis urges parents to have an open mind about the changes, many have taken to social media in recent weeks to denounce the reconfiguration as a slight on the students and local families.

Tracy Sutton, district parent, posted to the Barnegat Parents Uncensored Facebook page: “Let’s make sure they know that we will not let them slight OUR children to cover up THEIR failures. Let’s remind them that we voted them IN and we will vote them OUT.” (Superintendent - See Page 24)

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Thousands Against Legislation To Give Driver’s Licenses To Non-Citizens CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TRENTON – More than 20,000 people have signed the online petition started

by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C.

Gove as a grassroots effort stop in its tracks legislation that would allow illegal aliens to obtain New Jersey driver’s licenses.

The 9th District legislators apprised Governor

Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, and Assembly Spea ker Craig Coughlin in a recent letter of the intense level of discontentment to allowing New Jersey to become a sanctuary state in a recent letter, which reads as follows: Dear Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney and Speaker Coughlin: “Please be advised that an online petition established by our delegation

opposing the enactment of legislation that would permit illegal aliens to receive New Jersey driver’s licenses has been signed more than 20,000 times.

Should you consider advancing that legislation, we suggest you review the comments posted on the petition website (senatenj. com/sanctuarystate/ ). It is clear that New Jersey r e side nt s a r e ap pa l le d that people who are in the country illegally may

b e c o m e el ig i ble fo r a privilege that should be reser ved for legal, taxpaying citizens. We share their concerns that giving driver’s licenses to illegal aliens would constitute a significant, detrimental, and highly divisive step towards establishing New Jersey as a sanctuary state. It is absolutely appalling that lawmakers would even consider advancing policies that reward people for breaking

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We hope the petition and this correspondence will become part of the official public record on this issue. We hereby call on you to ref rain f rom considering, posting, advancing, or signing any legislation that would provide illegal aliens with driver’s licenses or any other State benefit. Thank you, in advance, for your review and consideration of this correspondence.”

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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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Southern Wrestling

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Regional Wrestling team on winning the 2018-2019 NJSIAA District 29 Championship on Saturday, February 16. It was the 21st District Championship in Southern Wrestling history. Attached is the Team Championship picture along with all of the District 29 Individual Champions. Best of luck at the Region VIII Tournament at Egg Harbor Township High School.

Congratulations Southern Regional Wrestler Gracie Cordasco placing 4th in the 147 lbs. weight class at the first ever NJSIAA Girls Wrestling South Regional at Red Bank Regional High School on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Gracie finishes the season with a 13-3 record.

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional

Lacey Municipal Alliance Hosts St. Patty’s Senior Luncheon

LACEY – On March 29, 11:30 a.m., the Lacey Municipal Alliance is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon for Lacey Residents at Lacey Community Hall, Rt. 9 & Lacey Rd., Forked River.

We will be serving corned beef, cabbage and all the trimmings and have entertainment with an Irish Sing-A-Long. Join us for the festivities and wear something green!

If you pre-register by Monday prior to the luncheon the price will be $6. If you are pre-registered, but do not pay until the day of the luncheon the price is $7. If you do not register and come the day of the luncheon, the cost is $8.

To register, request transportation needs, or for more information, please call Heather at 609-693-1100, ext. 2217.

Flapjack Fundraiser

MANAHAWKIN – On April 6, come meet the Easter Bunny and Dakota our Pet Therapy Dog at Interfaith Health and Support Services.

Interfaith is hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser

breakfast at Applebee’s on Route 72 in Manahawkin from 8-10 a.m. Tickets are $11 and must be purchased by March 25. Children under 8 eat free. For tickets, call 609 -917-4729.

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-Photo courtesy Long Beach Township Police LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – On March 8, Long Beach Township Sgt. Brendan Kerlin (pictured with his son, Trevor) and Officer Zeffen Bazerque participated in Career Day for the McKinley Avenue Elementary and Stafford Intermediate Schools.

They brought goodies for the children and spoke to them about being a Police Officer.

Barnegat Free Preschool Registration

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township School District is hosting free preschool registration for 3 and 4 year old on April 4, 2019. Space is still available for the 2018-2019 school year, so don’t miss your chance to register!

The registration event will be held on April 4 at the Cecil S. Collins School: • 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• 12:30-2:30 p.m.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The program is open to Barnegat Township residents. Children must be 3 years old on or

before October 1, 2019 to be eligible.

Space is limited for September. If you register for the current 2018-2019 school year, your spot is guaranteed for September enrollment. Should more students register than space available, a lottery system will be utilized for open spots.

For registration, you must bring: child’s original birth certificate, two proofs of residency, parent ID, immunization records, and Universal Heath Record.

For more information, visit barnegatschool. com/PreK. Any questions, call Jennifer Froelich at 609-698-5832 ext. 5144.

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Chamber Hosts Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT – Barnegat residents are invited to participate in a Town Wide Yard Sale hosted by the Barnegat Waretown Chamber of Commerce on April 27. Register now to be a part of the annual event!

The sooner you register the better. You can register at Fulton Bank, 870 W. Bay Ave, or online at barnegatchamber.com.

Make sure your house makes it onto the list and maps! Registrations must be received by April 24 to be included in the maps. Maps will

be available at 8 a.m. on April 27 at Sweet Jenny’s Restaurant, Fulton Bank, the VanDyk Group in Barnegat, TD Bank in Barnegat, Coldwell Banker on Route 9 in Barnegat, and WBNJ at 259 Main Street.

It’s out with the old and in with the new!

Get started on your spring cleaning and sell some of your old treasures, or maybe find news ones from your neighbors.

For updates on events, follow Barnegat Waretown Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

Designer Bag Bingo

BARNEGAT – Join in at the Barnegat Recreation Center for Designer Bag Bingo on March 29 to benefit Family Promise of Southern Ocean County. Doors open at 6

p.m. Calling starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $35 and includes four bingo boards.

To purchase tickets, call 609-994-3317 or email fpsocstaff@gmail.com. Snacks, desserts, and beverages will be for sale.

No alcohol is permitted. Must be 18 years or older.

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–Photo courtesy Barnegat Police BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Rotary Club recently presented the Barnegat Police Department with a $3,000 check to supply police officers with Narcan doses. Ocean County has been hit particularly hard with the opioid crisis by having the second highest rate of overdose deaths in the state. We hope that this helps our local law enforcement combat this major problem we have.

Southern Participates In Stop The Bleed Program

MANAHAWKIN – On February 15, 34 staff members from Southern Regional High School participated in the Stop The Bleed program offered by Tracy Nerney at Hackensack Meridian Health. Participants were trained to become an immediate responder during a bleeding emergency. The course included a

presentation and hands-on skills demonstrating tourniquet application, wound packing, and pressure application. Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma and this program directs responders to be able to act quickly and assist during a crisis to save lives.

S.A.D.D. Hosts Guest Speaker

MANAHAWKIN – On February 19, the S.A.D.D. club hosted guest speaker Ms. Lisa Wielgomas from Hackensack Meridian Health. The presentation, titled “How to Beat the Winter Blues,” highlighted ways

for students to stay healthy and fit this winter season. The five pillars of health as well as the benefits of meditation were among the topics discussed. Currently, the S.A.D.D clubs meets once a month from 2:20–3 p.m.

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MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Regional Girls Indoor Track 4x400 team of Karagan Bulger, Shannon Flaherty, Hailey Hochstrasser, and Caitlin Hambor on placing second at the NJSIAA Group IV meet on Friday, February 15, 2019. Maria Mezzo also placed 7th in the pole vault. Best of luck at the Meet of Champions.

Congratulations to the Southern Regional Boys Indoor Track members Liam Andersen and Joe Guglielmo who both placed in the shot put. Liam placed 4th with a throw of 50’10 & Joe placed 6th with a throw of 50’2. Jackson Braddock placed 6th in the 1600m run. David Springstead placed 4th in the High Jump with a height of 6’0. The boys competed at the NJSIAA State Group IV meet on Friday, February 15, 2019. Good luck at the Meet of Champions.

The Southern Regional High School Sailing Team competed against many of the best schools in the nation in the fall of 2018 and recorded impressive top 10 finishes in several big events. The team was led by A Division skipper and Co-captain Brielle Willoughby, a junior; B Division skippers senior co-captain Tom Green and sophomore Bridget Green; and crews Joe Mrazek and Nate Ertle, both juniors, and freshman Alex Klinoz. Also contributing were junior Kat Riznek, sophomore Lyndsey Clarke, freshman Christian Pagan and 8th grader Grace Micciche.

Brielle, Tom and Bridget were named second team all-state skippers in 2017-18.

Highlights of the fall season (from most recent): • 8th place in the 20-team Atlantic Coast Championship at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. It’s the third year in a row that Southern has finished in the top 10 in the biggest regatta of the fall season.

• 5th place out of 18 schools representing five states in the Mid-Atlantic Championship at Fort Monroe, VA. • 7th place out of 20 schools from throughout the East Coast and Virgin Islands in the Lawrence White Invitational at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy • 2nd place in the New Jersey Fall Team Race Championship • 2nd place out of 16 schools in the New Jersey Fall Fleet Championship

–Photos courtesy Southern Regional • 3rd place out of 18 in the Ocean County College Invitational • 4th place out of 15 at the Sailfest Regatta at Toms River

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Financial Education Workshop: Improve Your Credit Score

BRANT BEACH – St. Francis Financial Success Center announces a Financial Education Workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Barnegat Library located at 112 Burr Street, Barnegat, NJ. This free workshop will explain the basics of the FICO and Vantage Scoring Model, the components that make up the scores and the ways to improve your credit score. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided.

This workshop will be presented by St.

Francis Community Center in partnership with United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties and Navicore Solutions.

Registration is required. Please contact Delaney Cronin at 609-494-8861 ext. 116 or fsc@stfrancislbi.org. Please note that once you register, no other correspondence will occur.

For additional information on the Financial Success Center or the Community Center please visit our website at: stfranciscenterlbi. org or call 609-494-8861.

Victorian Tea Party

FORKED RIVER – On Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., the Woman’s Club of Lacey presents a Victorian Tea Party to benefit the scholarship fund at the Lacey Community Hall, Route 9 and Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ. A selec-

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Advanced tickets only. Please contact Janet at 609-242-7031 or Rose at 908-902-0045 for more information.

Southern Regional Alumni News

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Alum Dylan Jinks in the season opener for Hartford University scored eight goals tying a school record. Best of luck the rest of the year.

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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 deaf ness), which t y pically 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.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Expanded Whiting Hours!

Hospice Volunteers Needed OCEAN COUNTY – Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers who would like to take this special journey with other community members.

Hospice is about living your life with quality, quantity and dignity. You would be joining a team of professionals who with your help can make a difference in someone’s life. There is training involved so that you could become the best volunteer that you would like to. They

help both the families and the patients.

They also have clerical work that is needed in their office. You can make a true difference in any way you choose.

The gift you receive is truly greater than you can imagine. It is uplifting to the volunteers to know they made someone’s burden a little lighter. For more information, please call Kathleen O’Connell at 732-998-0444 or email at kathleen. oconnell@cchnet.net.

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

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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.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Inside The Law Let’s Start Holding Insurance Companies Responsible For Their Willingness To Delay, Deny And Defend By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

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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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.

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BARNEGAT – Visit Cloverdale Farm County Park in Barnegat for various events throughout the year! From now until March, the park will be hosting the following activities and events: March 24- April 14: Drawing & Watercolor Series, 8:30-10:30 a.m. During this four day class series, Carol Nace will guide you through drawing techniques such as using form, shading, and how to add finer detail to your work. During the watercolor portion of the class, color theory,

color mixing, composition, and various techniques will be covered. This program is perfect for all skill levels. Please have $75 in exact change for instructor the first day of class along with an 8.5 x 11 inch sketch pad. Pencils will be provided. A list of watercolor supplies to be purchased (approximately $20 expense) will be provided at the end of the first class. Please call 609-971-3085 to find out how to register for this class.

March 26: DIY Rain Barrel, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Build

your own rain barrel. Water collected in the barrel can be used to water flowers, vegetable gardens and even your lawn. Due to limited supplies, a family can only build one barrel. Please have $30 in exact change to cover material costs. Call 609971-3085 to find out how to register for this class.

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(9) Leisure Park - A Five Star Senior Living community has career opportunities available. Apply today at careers.fivestarseniorliving.com. (15) 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

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Sutton has also started a petition to denounce the plan and has hired an attorney to fight the administration’s putting it into place, she told Jersey Shore Online in a previous interview.

Another post to the page stated: “I recently heard through the grapevine that this “redistricting” is all a secret agenda to protect some principals who schools are failing the test scores miserably.”

Latwis does not deny that Barnegat schools are performing “miserably,” as Mary put it, however, he emphasized that an ulterior motive for the reconfiguration “is simply not there.”

“We’ve also gotten a lot of positive feedback,” from parents, he added. Latwis

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estimates the feedback he has received directly to show a 50/50 response for and against the plan among parents.

“We want this to be a partnership with parents…we want [parents to] stop speculating, stop wondering if there’s a hidden agenda,” he said.

“At the end of the day, if we can do this by September 1…it’s only going to help the kids,” he said. If it cannot be done in that time frame, “we will look at extending the timeline.”

And parent concerns are not being ignored, he added. The Reconfiguration Meeting on March 14 was meant to both apprise parents of the entirety of the proposal, as well as hear their concerns.

“If parents are [still] vehemently against…we could hit pause,” Latwis said.

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The project would require approval from the NJ Department of Transportation as there are various traffic changes in the works for the reconfiguration of the Causeway Circle in Ship Bottom, near the newly constructed Arlington Beach Club.

Lacey Township High School Drama Club To Present “Me and My Girl”

LACEY – Lacey Township High School will present its spring musical, Me and My Girl , on April 11-13 at 7 p.m. and April 14 at 2 p.m. in the LTHS Auditorium. The spring musical is the final annual production of the school’s Drama Club and brings together students and faculty from across the arts departments at the high school.

Me and My Girl with book and lyrics by L. Arthur Rose and Douglas Furber, book revised by Stephen Fry, with contributions

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• Must be a Stafford Township resident Please print neatly. Applications msut be submitted no later than May 17, 2019 to Stafford Township Police Headquarters (Attn: Youth Police Academy).

If you are accepted to the Youth Police Academy you will receive a welcome email no later than May 20. At that time you must mail a check in the amount of $75 made payable to Stafford Township P.B.A. to the following address: Stafford Township Police Department Youth Police Academy, 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

For questions please call Jennifer McBrien at 609-597-1000 ext. 8573.

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FORKED RIVER – The Lacey Historical Society presents Knocking on Heaven’s Door with modern day mystic Leslie Legani on April 6, 7 p.m., at the Lacey Historical Society Schoolhouse.

During this gallery style event, you will hear healing messages from loved ones and friends. Come open minded in expanding your current understanding of what hap-

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Around The Jersey Shore HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital Unveils New Name

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River has officially 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, post-acute care for patients overcoming a variety of major illnesses and injuries.

“Our new Encompass Health brand reflects more than the change of our name.

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Encompass Health Corporation, a Birmingham, Alabama based company, launched a rebranding initiative on January 1, 2018 for its 130 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and 273 home health and hospice locations. All of the company’s locations in New Jersey changed over to the Encompass Health name and brand on Jan. 1, 2019.

Join The Zonta Club Of Southern Ocean County

MANAHAWKIN – The Zonta Club of Southern Ocean County (ZCSOC) is a local chapter of Zonta International, a global non-profit service organization whose mission is to improve the lives of women.

ZCSOC supports many local charities including women’s shelters, safe houses, family services and several non-profits by organizing several fundraising events throughout the year.

Some of the events include a Spaghetti Dinner, Vendor & Craft Fair and an event at Calloway’s. Another fundraising event is the popular monthly Bunco, held at John & Sonia’s Luncheonette at 978 Radio Road in Little Egg Harbor on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Starting on March 26, a monthly Bunco in Manahawkin at the Stafford Community Center at 775 East Bay Ave will begin. This newly added Bunco will be held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The cost to participate in Bunco is $15 at the door.

There are cash prizes, a 50/50 drawing and a basket raffle, plus free snacks and beverages. No previous Bunco experience

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The ZCSOC also directly supports women and families in need through other projects, like assembling “first night” kits for women entering safe houses in Ocean County.

These kits contain much-needed personal care items like toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc. Additionally, Zonta members provide “cuddle kits” and holiday gift bags for children of any age who reside with their mothers in these shelters. Cuddle kits contain homemade blankets (crocheted or knitted by several club members), books, stuffed animals for the younger children; plus hats and gloves during the winter months.

ZCSOC is actively seeking members who are passionate about helping women and families. If you are interested in learning more about ZCSOC, there will be a Meet & Greet on March 30 from 2–4 p.m. at the Ocean County Library LEH Branch, 290 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor. Come to the library to learn more about this local club, and you will be given a ticket to enter a drawing for a Neutrogena gift basket!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 9 - MAR 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

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.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be feeling your oats as this week unfolds. You can use your extra energy to impress your partner or to take constructive actions. Use good judgment to handle the most difficult tasks with ease.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Concentrate. You might spend too much time dealing with avoidable interruptions. Your high energy levels in the week ahead could attract admirers who may mistake warmth and simple kindness for romantic ardor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may play second fiddle to someone with insatiable ambitions as this week unfolds. Conversations and negotiations are subject to misinterpretation so get things in writing or hold off until next week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you keep your promises your promise will be fulfilled. In the upcoming week you may have a chance to prove that you are loyal and true blue. Your best bet is to focus on joint finances and long-term fiscal security.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Work behind the scenes and stay out of the spotlight. Concentrate your energies on making those in the family circle happy as this week unfolds. Put effort into building a firm foundation that can stand the test of time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week ahead, you may have an opportunity to prove that you are loyal to your employer, co-workers or company.

Don’t be distracted by an attractive acquaintance or give in to a restless desire for adventure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be energized and have great business sense when working on group projects. However, you might spend too much money on coffee and snacks and fritter away your pennies. Focus on thrift this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Too much flirting can cause some hurting in the week ahead.

Focus on your work and don’t be distracted by the potential for romantic dalliances. You might be blind to the pitfalls of an investment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Things might not be what they seem. Don’t be tempted by a dangling carrot. Someone could play to your greed or ambitions and trick you into doing something you shouldn’t do in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Remain focused. Pursue career and business objectives with dogged determination in the week to come and you can overcome every obstacle. Don’t be distracted by sudden shifts of opinion or upsets.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A solid reputation may become even more concrete in the upcoming week. You might find that your home is the stage for numerous social interactions or that your career goals are affected by a peer review.

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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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