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By Chris Christopher LAKEWOOD – Millions can’t be wrong.

The Lakewood BlueClaws have attracted 7,403,363 fans to FirstEnergy Park for regular-season games since beginning play in 2001 as the

–Photos courtesy of the Lakewood BlueClaws Top: Youngsters enjoy miniature golf at FirstEnergy Park. Right: The Lakewood BlueClaws hope for plenty of offensive explosions at FirstEnergy Park. Lower: Beach balls provide a coastal atmosphere on the miniature golf course at FirstEnergy Park.

Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A affiliate.

The march to eight million continued Thursday, April 4 when Lakewood hosted the Hickory (N.C.) Crawdads, a Texas Rangers farm team in (Lakewood - See Page 2)

Jackson Residents To See Municipal Tax Increase

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – This year’s proposed municipal budget includes an estimated annual tax increase of $30.45 based on the average tow nsh ip home assessed at $327,707.

The budget was introduced during a March 26 council meeting by Township Business Administrator Terence M. Wall. Wall was among those who prepared the spending plan along –Photo by Bob Vosseller with Mayor Michael Business Administrator Terence M. Wall presents a PowerPoint Reina, Assistant BusiPresentation during a recent Jackson council meeting where the ness Ad m i n ist rator 2019 municipal budget was unveiled.

(Municipal - See Page 10)

School Taxes Increase As District Faces Challenges

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Facing a drop in state aid, district Superintendent Stephen Genco recently introduced a tentative spending plan for the district which will include a tax increase.

“We are going backwa rd s for t he f i rst time,” Genco said in discussing the budget’s preparation. The su-

perintendent said that “by raising to the full 2 percent of the tax levy that will be on the average home, we will see a $119 increase.”

When crafting the annual budget, school districts are allowed to increase the tax levy by up to 2 percent.

“Typically, our tent at ive budget is 95 (School - See Page 4)

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Lakewood:

Continued From Page 1 South Atlantic League action in the regular-season opener for both teams.

There’s something for everyone at FirstEnergy Park.

Enjoy the entertainment.

Shoot a round or two of miniature golf.

Enjoy the boardwalk style games. Sample food and drinks and listen to live bands at the BlueClaws Biergarten. Check out the items at the Claws Cove, the team’s gift shop. Enjoy the berm.

Enjoy the baseball.

Lakewood won the SAL in 2006, 2009 and 2010 and played for another title in 2016, falling in the Championship Series. Lakewood last year won the Northern Division title during both halves of the season. The BlueClaws finished with the league’s best overall record at 87-51 for a .630 winning percentage.

Watch future major leaguers.

A total of 89 former Lakewood players, led by former Philadelphia stars Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels - made it to The Show through last season. Howard is in his first year as an ESPN analyst. Hamels pitches for the Chicago Cubs.

“Baseball and entertainment are not mutually exclusive,’’ said Joe Ricciutti, the BlueClaws’ president and general manager.

“Entertainment is what we focus on. We will have more fireworks than ever - 26 fireworks nights. We will have new skits to keep the fans laughing and smiling during

the 90 seconds between each inning. Those 90 seconds are critical for the fan entertainment experience. There are so many things going on here that you won’t be bored.

“This is a full entertainment venue and baseball is a part of the entertainment that goes on at FirstEnergy Park,” he said.

Enjoy the revamped Investors Bank Picnic Areas. They include new seating, better views for fans and new menus. The improvements mark the second phase of the five-year capital improvement plan that began last year. Both have new, comfortable mesh swivel seats, tables and food service capabilities.

The re-design includes turning the Third Base Picnic Area adjacent to the BlueClaws Biergarten, which opened last year, into an area designed for business and networking opportunities. The First Base Picnic Area, close to Mini Golf, Shore Town Soft Serve and the Boardwalk Games, is geared toward family outings.

The business centric area on the third base side includes four tiers of seating, each with a row of semi-circle tables with swivel chairs and a high-top table just behind. The first base area includes four tiers of seating, each with food rails facing the field and high top tables just behind. Each area will have a new private bar open exclusively for groups.

“With more luxurious seating options, including all seating facing the field and both sit-down and standing room options, the improved picnic areas are perfect for businesses of all sizes,” Riciutti said. “Businesses of all sizes and types use the picnic

areas for outings during the season. It’s a great way to recognize staff and clients as well as entertain prospects essential for growing a business.”

An addition to the entertainment schedule is Fiesta Friday. During each home game, there will be food and drink specials and music.

Fireworks will be shot off after all Friday home games and beginning in June after each Thursday and Saturday game.

Medusas de Lakewood will debut May 3.

It’s a part of Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversion national program. Each Copa game - May 3, June 23, July 26 and Aug. 28 - will feature live music, food and drink specials and a celebration of Hispanic and Latino culture and heritage.

Thirsty Thursdays will feature discounted beer and food. There also will be bobblehead events, numerous other giveaways and fan promotions. The video board beyond the outfield fence will feature new skits.

Shore Town Baseball, a group led by minor league baseball veteran Art Matin of Brooklyn, N.Y., acquired the BlueClaws from the American Baseball Company, the team’s original ownership group, during the 2017 season. The group added the Mini Golf Course, the Home Run Pavilion (the boardwalk game area) and the Biergarten last year.

Lakewood’s player development contract with the Phillies runs through the 2020 season. The Phillies pay Lakewood’s players and provide the team with its players, manager, coaches, training and medical staffs.

Lakewood often hosts Philadelphia players on injury rehabilitation assignments.

“We don’t expect any change in the player development contract,” Ricciutti said. “The Phillies are a unique organization in the way they support their minor league teams. They are a wonderful organization to be a part of, a class organization all-around.”

“This opportunity with the BlueClaws is certainly very exciting for all of us,” Matin said. “Our ownership group is made up of people (including local partners) who love the game of baseball, have extensive experience in owning minor league baseball franchises and bring local knowledge and commitment to the table. We look forward to continuing the tradition of providing fun family entertainment and exciting professional baseball for decades to come here on the Jersey Shore.”

Baseball Beats: Angelina Bella of Brick Township will sing The National Anthem for the opener.

The team’s main public address announcer will be Jeff Fromm of Staten Island, N.Y. He takes over for the club’s original announcer, Kevin Clark, who retired. Clark, a Barnegat resident, has served as the New Jersey Devils’ main public address announcer.

Hundreds of people work for the BlueClaws when the team plays in Lakewood.

“We have up to 400 workers at a game,” Ricciutti said. “That’s a pretty significant sized operation. We have a lot of folks working behind the scenes to make it happen.”

A Lakewood player to watch is third (Lakewood - See Page 4)

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Lakewood:

Continued From Page 2 baseman Alec Bohm, selected third on the first round of the June draft by the Phillies last season after his junior year at Wichita State University. He accepted a $5.85 million signing bonus, more than $1 million less than the pick’s slot value of $6,947,500, according to thatball’souttahere.com. The Phillies put the remainder of the money toward other draft choices.

The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder was a Baseball America first-team All-American as a junior after hitting .339 and slugging 16 home runs. He batted a combined .252 with 17 runs batted in and three stolen bases, play-

School:

Continued From Page 1 percent done. This tentative is truly tentative. We have a lot of work to do. We’ve budgeted very conservative with health care and we hope those numbers come out better and if so we’ll put those numbers back.

We are obviously looking at transportation and fuel costs,” he said.

Jackson was among several local districts who were facing a cut in state aid due to a new funding formula. During the course of the next six years, state aid will be reduced by millions of dollars every year.

“We had to work through a $5.6 million problem and you can’t do that by purely cutting. We have raised revenues in places and increased our surplus which in time will hurt us. I’m looking to protect things now because if things don’t get better, they could get much worse,” Genco said.

The superintendent said the surplus account would be increased by $600,000 and increased its miscellaneous account because the district learned pre-school and cafeteria was making a profit, to $1.4 million.

ing for three minor league teams in 2018.

MLB Pipeline ranked Bohm and Baseball America ranked Bohm as the top and second prospect in the Phillies’ minor-league system.

Another Lakewood player to keep an eye on is shortstop Luis Garcia, who led the rookie level Gulf Coast League in batting last season at .369 for the Phillies West. He hit one homer, stole 12 bases and was third in the league in on-base percentage at .433 He’s ranked third in the Phillies’ minor-league system by Baseball America.

The switch hitter from the Dominican Republic signed a $2.5 million bonus on the first day of the 2017-18 international signing period, industry sources said.

A Lakewood pitcher to watch is righty Colton Eastman. Chosen by the Phillies on the fourth round last season out of Cal-State Fullerton, he was 0-2 with a 3.00 earned run average for the Williamsport (Pa) Crosscutters of the New York-Penn League, a short-season Class A circuit.

He appeared in and started eight games, striking out 23 in 18 innings. Eastman, who allowed seven walks and 18 hits, signed for a $522,900 bonus, according to Baseball America.

Lakewood’s manager is Mike Micucci, who takes over for Marty Malloy. The latter guides the Clearwater Threshers of the Florida State League, an advanced Class A circuit. Micucci spent the last three seasons

in the Seattle Mariners’ organization most recently as their coordinator of organization instruction.

Malloy, the winningest manager in Lakewood history, led the BlueClaws to 160 wins in two seasons.

Extra innings will begin with a runner on second base. SAL teams are scheduled to play 140 regular-season games, including 70 at home. Most of its players will be in their first full professional seasons.

“We have no numeric attendance goal for this season,” Ricciutti said. “Our long term plan is to have sold out seasons. We focus on the fan experience. We make sure our fans have a good time and want to come back.

We want to sell out 30-35 games this year.”

“We’ve cut a tremendous amount in staffing.

People are more important than paper but tentatively we are looking at 20 positions.

We do have many retirements. I do believe we can handle most of this through attrition,” Genco said.

A half million dollars’ worth of capital projects were cut from the budget. Money used for professional development in the amount of around $200,000 was put into the salary line “to protect staff. We are also trying to protect class sizes,” Genco said.

Board member Thomas Colucci asked about the district’s chances of success regarding its legal battle over the state aid cuts. The Jackson’s school system joined a coalition of districts in a unified front to get back and retain millions of dollars in state aid that Senate President Steve Sweeney’s school funding law known as S2 removed.

“I think the lawsuit will be somewhat successful but I don’t think it will settle any time soon,” Genco said.

“We possibly face over $20 million in cuts (to state aid) over the next seven years. The narrative that over funded districts versus underfunded districts is over-simplifying

things. It is a ridiculous statement,” Genco said regarding the state’s position.

The intended goal of the SFRA (School Funding Reform Act) was to create a fair and equitable school formula to fund the state’s school districts but it has faced opposition from numerous districts who claim it is detrimental and triggered the litigation before the Commissioner of Education.

“State aid was frozen for seven years and we were all (given a) 2 percent cap. I don’t believe there is a district in the entire state that was overfunded. How could there be?” Genco said.

“With our lobbying group we’ve been saying the multipliers are wrong. We know they’ve been wrong for a number of years. The multipliers do not consistently interpret income and property values.”

He added “the calculation generated are inconsistent with the actual changes in the income and property values. What has changed in Jackson in the last five-seven years to all of a sudden to go to under adequacy to over adequacy? Not much.

“Some districts that got money (in state aid) last year lost money this year,” Genco said.

“Jackson receives about $600,000 in trans-

portation aid. Jackson is over 100 square miles and transports 99 percent of its students. Like districts are getting a lot more in transportation aid.”

Board members agreed. “Saying our district was overfunded is a crock. Other towns are getting a ton of money and they don’t have a ton of students,” Board of Education vice president Sharon Dey said.

Genco said the aid formula does not address related transportation issues. “Jackson borders Lakewood and nonpublic transportation payments made in lieu have gone up five times in the last five years. It is an issue we can’t ignore.

“This year we’ve had over 500 students register since Sept. 1. Over 100 of them also registered as English language learners requiring additional staff, not less staff.

We’ve always had a special education population right at 14 percent. We are over at 18 percent and that requires more staff, not less,” Genco said.

Genco added that “if you are going to paint with a broad brush that Jackson needs less aid because it doesn’t have as many students you aren’t doing a service to this district or any other to do that.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter State Needs To See Effects Of Aid Cuts Good afternoon State Leaders, I am a very concerned parent and an extremely fearful district employee of Toms River Schools.

T he d rast ic cut s t hat face ou r staff, teachers, and administration is det r i ment al to ou r school district and most importantly to our students who will reap this harsh consequence. Our school district cannot afford such excessive cuts. We have such a large school district with already large classrooms with an average size of 20 to 22 students in each element a r y class a nd over 22 students in each secondary classroom.

I am a mother of three children who all attend Toms River Schools. I am concerned that my child ren are going to get lost in the shuff le with an abundance of students in each class. I have a son who greatly benefits from a smaller classroom size. His focus decreases when there is too much stimulation in the classroom with too many students.

With a larger classroom size of over 30 children, my son is not going to be able to grow as he should and his academic performance will most likely drop. I know many children are in the same position as my son. We need ou r tea cher s so classroom sizes do not increase. This also poses a problem for the teachers. Teaching a larger classroom can get out of control and is more stressful on the teacher. How can a teacher teach 30 -35 st udents?

Some parents can’t take care of 1 child...do we really expect a teacher to take care of 30 -35 students every day for 6 hours? The same goes

for our staff members who aren’t teachers. We all have so much work... who will do it all with all of these cuts? Are you as state leaders going to come to Toms River Schools a nd help ou r administrators with all of the work...maybe you should. Maybe then these cuts wouldn’t take place.

I am also concerned about our children’s extracurricular activities and programs in all of our schools. If you take away our children’s only outlet for staying away from drugs and alcohol, my concern is children are going to get themselves into trouble. We want to keep our children safe, busy, and active and away from drugs and alcohol. If you take extracurricular activities and programs away from our children, this will only cause more problems and issues in the community.

Why should our school d ist r ict be pu n ished?

Cutting staff, teachers, administration, and extracurricular activities and prog rams for ou r ch ild re n is a pu n ishment. Our children were always taught you are only punished when you do something wrong... well what have we done wrong to deserve these devastating cuts?

Our children are our future...our children deserve a good education.

These cuts are only goi ng to ma ke lea r n i ng that much harder for our children.

Please don’t do this to our schools, our community...our futures all depend on it.

Thank you for your time and your consideration.

Please let us be heard.

Sheri Pereira Toms River parent and employee

Letters To The Editor District Terrified Of Job Cuts

Good Afternoon, I am writing this letter letter out of fear...fear the many school districts across New Jersey that are facing drastic and devastating cuts to S2.

1. All schools deserve a fair funding formula.

2. Don’t punish model schools, students, staff and programs.

3. Keep politics out of our classrooms, fund schools fairly.

4. Funding cuts have a face...our children...our future.

5.Districts that are already under adequacy shouldn’t be punished...kindly read this again...Districts that are already under adequacy shouldn’t be punished 6.Please do not punish responsible spending districts.

Kindly read all testimony relating to S2 from the many districts in NJ facing irreparable harm due to S2.

Anita Steimle Toms River resident, graduate, parent, and staff member

Why Do People Love Trump?

The kaleidoscope of corruption, incompetence, immorality, willful ignorance and systematic betrayal of Constitutional norms manifested by this Oval Office increases an obser ver’s

Letters The Editor blood pressure to theTo point belittlement of traditional Greed has trumped all huof brain-explosion!

The occupant of the Oval Office is modeling the United States of America according to the blueprint of Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin.

Think about it. Putin surrounds himself only with oligarchs who have ravaged the wealth of the nation.

Failure to pay homage to Putin - or not paying him the expected gratuities results in banishment from the inner circle of power, seizure of assets, indefinite imprisonment, expulsion from the Motherland and even assassination.

No, we are not yet at the point of assassination-by-presidential-edict.

However, our president’s fascination with and admiration of despots suggest that he envies their power and frequent practice of gratuitous imprisonment, torture and execution. Endowment with the power of life or death might possibly fulfill his darkest desires!

Would easy death-orders finally satisfy the needs of his ego?

Nonetheless, countless s u p p o r t e r s p r ofe s si n g themselves as Christians continue to f lock to his defense - and praise - no matter the harm caused to Constitutional Law. Also sacrificed are the lower classes of citizens; the hope of the displaced and would-be immigrants; the unrestricted poisoning of our water, air and soil; the

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Christian virtues and of morality itself; continual attacks on Free Speech and Free Press; the f lagrant flouting of all legal restraints; the betrayal of longtime allies and friends juxtaposed with the embracement of tyrants eager to destroy all democracies; the brazen f launting of greed, machismo, mendacity and blind belligerence.

Why do so many millions of Christians love and support this president?

Here are a few theories for consideration: 1. Too many citizens idolize their children. This president speaks and acts like a child.

2. Too many find virtuous living boring or difficult.

The president’s bad example frees citizens to skirt most virtues.

3. Too many citizens feed their brains with “bad TV” and even worse social media. Macho violence, nitwit comedy and loveless sex dominate the vast spectrum of our TV channels.

TV-watching in the White House seems perpetual.

4. Too many have devalued intellectual pursuits and generally despise intellectuals, while seemingly preferring mediocrity… except in the case of their own doctors.

5. Too many Bible-readers are no more than that… readers…and not doers of the Biblical or Christian code of ethics they claim as their own. “Love one another” has become “Do unto him before he does unto you.”

6. Too many gratuitously attribute the rising stock market to the president’s taking up residence in the White House, although the recovery began under his predecessor’s tenure. Yet the current president claims all credit, and accepts no blame.

7. Like Judas who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, too many Christians have betrayed Jesus’ alleged ideals by an unquestioning embrace of greed as virtue.

man virtues. Greed is the president’s only “virtue.”

8. Too many hate to read or study or ref lect. They readily identify with the non-reader in the Oval Office.

9. Too many consider politics to be sports entertainment. “No harm to the Republic, whatever the politicians do in DC!” so they think. The Italian people and the German people of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s thought the same.

10. Too many citizens with too much irony believe that Almighty God raised Donald Trump up to seat him at His side! Donald has trumped Jesus as the new messiah!

11. Too many think, speak and act like this president.

They love him and like everything he says and does, whether good or evil.

12. Too many citizens fear and hate the same groups of people the president despises with his malicious cacophony of bigotry and racism.

13. Too many have a false sense of confidence in the viability of the American way of life (see #9).

14. Too many practice gullibility as if a virtue, believing literally every word that issues forth from the Trump tongue, then believing literally his later contradictory statements.

15. Too many citizens accept without challenge all propaganda blaring forth from radical “news outlets.”

16. Too many believe passion to be more important than rationality in politics and in all other human interactions.

17. Too many think that religions do not have to be accountable for the bad deeds they inspire in their adherents, just as much as they expect credit for the good they inspire. These people of religion reject the notion that a great deal of evil is done in (their own) God’s name. “Only other religions (gods) are guilty (Letters - See Page 17)

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Congressman

Chris Smith TRENTON - High school and college students from the Fourth Congressional District who are interested in attending a United States Service Academy are invited to Congressman Chris Smith’s Service Academy Information Night, to be held Thursday, April 18, 2019.

The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Naval Weapons Station Earle, 201 Highway 34 in Colts Neck. Doors open at 5 p.m. Students, as well as parents, counselors and educators, who wish to learn about competing for a nomination to one of the Service Academies, are invited to attend.

Each of these institutions affords young men and young

women military training and a collegiate educational opportunity that is free of financial obligation, provided the student graduates and fulfills his or her service obligation. The academies are: • The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York • The U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland • The U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado • The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York • The U.S. Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut. (The U.S.

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate Floor to outline the Trump Administration’s failure to nominate qualified individuals for a number of ambassador

posts and senior State Department positions. The Senator’s speech comes in response to the latest statements the President reportedly made when he met with Senate Republicans, where he tried to shift the blame away from himself for his Administration’s failure

U.S. Service Academy Information Night Planned For April 18

Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination. Students may apply directly to the Academy.)

Due to base security restrictions, advance registration is required by April 12. To receive a registration form, please call (732) 780-3035. All attendees over 18 must present a photo ID, and all drivers must present a valid driver’s license, a copy of their auto insurance policy and vehicle registration.

With the exception of the Coast Guard Academy, which does not require a Congressional nomination, in order to attend a Service Academy students need both a nomination to the academy as well as acceptance into the academy. Members of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, the Vice President and the President

may nominate constituents for acceptance to the academies. Residents of New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District, between ages 17 and 22 (ages 17-25 for the Merchant Marine Academy), who are U.S. citizens and are single with no dependents, can seek a nomination to one or more of the service academies through Congressman Smith’s office.

Interested candidates can start the application process as early as the spring of their junior year in high school.

Nominations are available to those who reside in the District regardless of where they attend high school or college. The Fourth Congressional District encompasses 44 municipalities and includes parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Municipalities in the Fourth District include:

Mercer County: Hamilton and Robbinsville Ocean County: Bay Head, Jackson, Lakewood, Lakehurst, Manchester, Point Pleasant Beach, portions of Point Pleasant Borough and Plumsted Monmouth County: Allentown, Avon-By-The-Sea, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Holmdel, Howell, Lake Como, Little Silver, Manalapan, Manasquan, portions of Middletown, Millstone, Neptune City, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Red Bank, Roosevelt, Rumson, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, Upper Freehold and Wall.

The informational seminar is free and open to the public, and

advance registration is required.

It will begin promptly at 6 p.m.; attendees should allow for 30 minutes to pass through security checkpoints at the NWS Earle gate.

Important notice: The following items are prohibited at Naval Weapons Station Earle: mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; flammable liquids; club weapons; animals. All electronic devices are subject to examination for functionality. The U.S. Navy reserves the right to prohibit other items not listed above.

For more information contact Mrs. Jo Schloeder or Mrs. Jill Morales at Congressman Smith’s Freehold Constituent Service Center: (732) 780-3035.

Trump’s Nominees Must Be Vetted, Because He Isn’t Vetting Them

to adequately staff our foreign policy agencies.

“When the Trump Administration repeatedly fails to appropriately vet political nominees, Congress must exercise appropriate oversight,” said Menendez. “The President has nominated and re-nominated individuals with restraining orders for threats of violence; people who made material omissions, sometimes on a repeated basis, in their

nomination materials; people who tweeted and retweeted vile things about Senators and their families; and who have engaged in incidents that should, frankly, mean they never should have been nominated. One nominee attacked my late colleague and good friend, Senator John McCain, claiming that John McCain, an American hero, was rolling ‘out the welcome mat for ISIS on America’s Southern

Border.’ But unfortunately, we know that attacking McCain does not cross any redlines for this President. Another nominee has claimed, with no evidence, that the wife of Senator Cruz is part of a sinister cabal seeking to combine the governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States. This nominee called Hillary Clinton a ‘terrorist with amnesia’…You can’t make this stuff up.

“When the White House,

either through negligence or incompetence, sends us un-vetted, unqualified nominees, incapable and often times offensive, my staff and I must exercise due diligence on behalf of the American people.

So, to make this crystal clear, the President can speed up this process. All he has to do is start nominating Americans with appropriate credentials and honorable conduct in their careers,” concluded the Senator.

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Long-Time Employee Retires JACKSON – On Thursday March 28, 2019, the members of the Jackson Police Department bid farewell to Supervising Telecommunications Officer June Musto #915 as we wish her congratulations on her retirement from the police department today after serving the township and its residents for over 30 years.

STCO Musto was hired by the police department as a dispatcher in November 1988 and was promoted to Senior Telecommunications Officer in June 1997 where she was responsible for oversight of a shift. She was then promoted to Supervising Telecommunications Officer in August 2008 where she was responsible for supervision of the department’s radio room.

STCO Musto received letters of commendation and a command citation letter during her career and was also a trainer for new hires and in-service training for the staff.

The members of the police department wish her the best in moving on to the next phase of her life and hope she enjoys retirement.

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Jackson Police Targeting Distracted Driving

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Put down those phones and pay attention! Jackson Police will be cracking down on distracted driving with extra enforcement throughout the month of April as part of the state’s UDrive UText UPay campaign.

Between April 1 and 21, law enforcement will be targeting drivers engaged in distracted driving, whether that means talking on your phone or texting.

“Distracted driving is possibly the most

serious safety issue on our roadways today,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2015 alone, 3,477 people were killed in distracted driving crashes and an estimated 391,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.”

Distracted driving was the cause of over 50 percent of the crashes in NJ in 2015, ranking above speeding.

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Continued From Page 1 Samantha Novak, Assistant Municipal Treasurer Patricia Schwark and Chief Financial Officer Sharon Pinkava who responded to questions by the council from the audience.

Wall stressed during his presentation that the budget was clear of any “gimmick” efforts such as the township in using surplus funds that would lower the tax rate.

“We are doing intelligent budgeting,” Wall said adding that the planning of the budget was a year-round process.

Wall said the State Department of Community Affairs approves all municipal budgets and reviews financial statements and audits. “Typically, we submit it to them and they pick it apart and ask questions about some of the background and certain revenue projections to make sure it is backed up by contract and the like so that the budget is valid.”

The budget has two principal components which include an operating budget and capital budget and is organized into two expense categories being salary and wages and other expenses. The budget must always balance revenues and expenses.

“We are also a collector for other entities as well. We collect for the county, the Board of Education, our fire districts and the township. Counties, Board of Education and fire districts receive 100 percent of what is anticipated, whether it is collected or not. Municipalities cover any gap with dollars from reserve for uncollected taxes,” Wall explained.

The township’s miscellaneous revenue exceeded the budget totals in 2018 by $1,063,881.74.

There was an increase in fees and permits, interest on investments and deposits and uniform construction code fees.

Un a nt ic ip a t e d r e ve nu e c a m e t o $916,981.95 from a land sale/auction, off duty police work surcharge and from a tower rental.

“You have a nice story here,” Wall told the council as he went over the total municipal expenses budgeted which in 2017 came to $42,398,789.27. Last year that figure saw an increase of $1,774,867.82 with a figure of $44,173,657.09.

In 2017 the amount expended totaled

$40,609,196.22 while in 2018 the amount expended was $43,025,414.77, an increase of $2,416,218.55 Moving into this year the miscellaneous anticipated revenue is $6,835,668.48, delinquent taxes is at $1,250,000, the fund balance is $3,703,000 and the amount to be raised for taxation is $33,001,310.41.

The total amount for the revenue source of the budget is $44,789,978.87.

S a l a r y a n d w a g e s we r e l i s t e d a s $2 0,919, 2 45.03, s t a t u t o r y e x p e n s es at $5,340,302.31, debt ser vice at $3,743,692.83 and reserve for uncollected taxes being $2,623,313.58 and other expenses coming to $12,163,425.12. The total of the expense appropriation comes to $44,789,978.87.

Comparing this year’s budget to 2018, the municipal tax levy last year was $32,354,549.88 wh ile th is year’s is $33,001,310.41 an increase of 2 percent.

The average property valuation, set at $326,823 last year rose to $327,707 this year a change of $844. The total assessed valuation of the entire town went from $6,761,719,027 last year to $6,789,618,746 this year a .41 percent increase.

The local school district portion of the entire estimated property tax bill tops the budget at $91,765,775.94 while municipal purpose tax came to $33,001,310.41. The county tax figure came to $31,457,035.53 and the total levies of the township’s th ree f ire dist r icts at $6,578,417.20 while municipal open space came to $1,357,923.73.

“These are the kind of numbers that the taxpayers expect and demand,” Wall said, adding that the township traditionally spends lower than it anticipates “but we want to make sure we are funding conservatively.” Wall said that the township’s tax collection rate is 98.6 percent.

Pinkava assured Councilman Ken Bressi who asked about the tax levy, that “it is at a f lat 2 percent.”

Council Rob Nixon asked “are we moving in the right direction?”

Wall responded, “We are definitely moving in the right direction.”

“It is really amazing when you consider what we came from a decade ago,” Nixon said.

The budget’s introduction was unanimously approved. Vice Council President Barry Calogero was absent for the session. A budget hearing will be held in April.

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There are 11 million deaf or hard of hearing Americans who cannot rely on traditional sound-oriented smoke detectors and therefore are at a disadvantage.

Decreased hearing can limit a person’s ability to take quick action and escape during a fire emergency. Those with hearing loss need to take extra precautions to protect themselves from the hazards of home fire. This includes being aware of the availability of flashing and/ or vibrating smoke alarms and having an effective escape plan in place.

Have the proper alerting system: Smoke detectors are not doing their job if you can not hear them. Consider the following statistics: 20 percent of home fires occur between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., yet these fires account for more than half of all home fire deaths. Something to keep in mind: most smoke detectors produce a relatively high frequency (3000 kHz) sound. Recent studies have revealed that this frequency is not particularly effective in waking u p children, heavy sleepers, those taking sleeping pills or other medication and those who have had too much to drink. In addition, high frequency alarms are almost completely ineffective in alerting people with high frequency hearing loss, accounting for about 90 percent of people with hearing loss and all deaf people. Install a flashing or vibrating smoke alarm on every level of your home. Test all smoke alarms

monthly and change the batteries at least once a year.

People with hearing loss are at greater risk from night time fires because their hearing instruments are typically out of their ears when sleeping. Not all alerting devices meet every need but some do come close. The ideal device would not only sound an alarm but also flash a light and vibrate the bed. This would alert the three most important senses simultaneously. There are a great number of smoke detectors designed specifically for those with a hearing impairment. Light-tone HL bedside fire alarm and clock alerts you by sounding a loud low frequency and vibrating the bed. The combination of the low frequency alarm sounding and the bed shaking wakes even heavy sleepers. Silent call makes great alerting systems that work with more than just smoke detectors.

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

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

Colon Cancer Grows Faster With Sugary Drinks

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

It’s more bad news for sugary drinks that contain high fructose corn syrup or HFCS. According to a new animal study, consuming a small amount of this sweetener can speed up the growth of tumors.

The study focused on intestinal (colon) tumors and the amount of high fructose corn syrup was equivalent to the amount found in one can of soda. I’m concerned because I know somewhere out there, children are celebrating their birthdays with lots of candy and beverages that are high in HFCS. The amount of corn syrup found in a can of soda appears to give mice bigger colon tumors. You might be thinking that other factors came into play such as weight, or illness, but the results of this mouse study were actually independent of compounding factors. This finding comes at the same time as another concerning trend is coming to light. That is more and more young adults are being diagnosed with colon or colorectal cancer in their 30’s and dying from it.

High fructose corn syrup is a liquid sweetener, derived from corn that consists of both glucose and fructose in a ratio of 45 to 55. So it’s a blended sugar that contains two different natural sugars, and it is mainly fructose which is a fruit sugar.

The fact that sweet drinks accelerate tumor growth within the colon begs the question about other tumors. Does it drive tumor growth for other cancers, or just colon? And it raises the question about soda,

candy, yogurt and frozen foods which use HFCS as the sweetener of choice.

Does sugar directly feed cancer cells?

Or is it the weight gain associated with HFCS that is really driving the problem?

Is it because these types of sugars are ‘drug muggers’ of your probiotics? You cannot have a healthy immune system to even recognize cells that have gone rogue, if you don’t have a healthy gut microflora.

If you have a sibling or parent who suffered colon (or colorectal cancer), you should take this research seriously as I do. My brother died of colon cancer and so I stay tuned in to research, especially because it’s so easy to choose another beverage over the ones that are suspect when it comes to tumor growth. Maybe it’s not “easy” … as I type that sentence I’m reminded of a conversation I had with one of my sweet friends today. I don’t normally lecture friends, because I love them just they way they are. However, this friend drinks 15 cans of soda a day, every day.

Remember, the HFCS studied was the same amount as that found in one can of soda. Today while we were driving home from lunch, I mentioned this article I was writing, and the new research and I asked her point-blank, if she would consider consuming just 10 cans a day, and replacing 5 cans with fresh water. This was her reply: Water? No. It’s only good for showers, and for flushing your toilet.”

I tried. You should at least try once, if you care about someone, right? My intentions were good

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7th Annual Lose the Litter Event

PLUMSTED – Please join Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment (PYNE) on Saturday, April 27, 2019, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., to celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up litter in our community.

This is an opportunity for our community to shine, to help keep Plumsted Township clean and green, and to show your commitment to the environment.

Friends, families, school clubs, scouting groups, youth groups, etc. are invited to pull together a volunteer crew and pitch in. Individuals can join in as well.

Pre-registration is appreciated. Trash bags a nd g love s w i l l b e prov ide d .

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• Step 2 - Repor t to the Plumsted Township Municipal Building, 121 Evergreen Road, on Saturday, April 27, to pick up your map and receive your collection instr uctions and supplies.

• Step 3 - Report your results and celebrate your good deed.

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Cardiac & Concussion Screenings For Young Athletes

TOMS RIVER – RWJBarnabas Health is hosting Cardiac & Concussion Screenings for Young Athletes at Toms River High School North on April 13, 8 a.m.12 p.m.

Free screenings include: • Cardiac screening: open to the first 80 athletes ages 6-18 • Concussion screening: open to the first 120 athletes ages 5-18 Registration is required. Schedule an appointment time by emailing teamlink@rwjbh.org.

Ocean County Shredding Program Comes To Plumsted PLU MSTED – Ocean Cou nt y has announced 2019 shredding dates. The event is scheduled in Plumsted Township for Sat u rday, Apr il 13 f rom 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Municipal Building parking lot at 121 Evergreen Rd, New Egypt.

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Six Flags Great Adventure Opening Weekend: April 6 & 7

By Kimberly Bosco JACKSON – Attention thrill-seekers! Six Flags Great Adventure will be opening its gates for another season of fun on April 6.

Come out for Opening Weekend on April 6 and 7 to ride some of Six Flag’s signature rides including Kingda Ka, Zumanjoro: D rop of Doom , El Toro, J UST ICE LEAGUE Battle for Met ropolis and more. Stay tuned for the opening of the park’s newest ride WONDER WOMAN Lasso of Truth, coming later this spring!

WONDER WOMAN Lasso of Truth is the world’s tallest pendulum ride. At a staggering 17 stories tall, this ride reaches up to 75 miles-per-hour.

And of course don’t miss out on the park’s animal attractions, favorite characters and signature foods.

Six Flags Great Adventure is also hosting a series of education events on April 12, Exclusive Education Day. Exclusive Education Day will provide students with a unique park experience where they can observe classroom principles at work in real-life settings from the Six Flags staff.

Spring Physics Day – Students will be able to see and feel the principles of physics first hand by participating in various activities throughout the day helping them get excited about pursuing careers in the science field. Pre-registration may be required for activities.

• Middle School STEM Day – The STEM event is geared toward middle school students. Students will work on STEM activities during a private event for students only.

There is also a new middle school STEM workbook with park activities. Students can download the new, free workbook at sixflags.com/ g re a ta d ve nt u re /sp e cial- e ve nt s/ educational-event/middle-schoolstem-day • Biology Day – Biology st udents will tour wildlife preserves with experienced guides leading the way.

The program is geared for both high school and middle school biology and life science. Students will have the oppor t unity to interact with

“LGBT 101” Workshop

JACKSON – Join the Jackson Branch for an “LGBT 101” Workshop on April 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Presented by Garden State Equality Organization this workshop provides participants with basic information, terminology, and key concepts around gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and intersectionality.

Participants will learn the challenges faced

by LGBT youth in school and community settings and how to be inclusive and affirming of the LGBT community. Teens and Adults welcome. Two Professional Development Hours or Teen Community Service Hours offered.

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1,200 animals from six continents in the 350-acre wildlife preserve. Not only will students be able to observe the Safari’s various species, they will be able to put their skills to the test by working on the Biology Day workbook. The workbook, created

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For more information, call 732-9282000 or visit sixf lags.com/greatadventure.

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Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) is a non-profit agency is committed to enabling the homebound elderly of Ocean County remain living independently in their home. As a senior yourself or a spouse, partner or friend taking care of a non-driving elderly member of our community there is help available. There is no charge for the services and there is no income eligibility.

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There are many other reasons for this president’s popularity and “infallibility.” Every citizen needs to examine his/her conscience; cross-examine his/her mindset; self-question his/her stance on Constitutional Law and on its Preamble, which states in black and white the actual purposes for which the Founding Fathers split from the British Monarchy and established the United States of America.

We do not want an American Monarchy, do we?

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Cuts To Medicare, Social Security Proposed President Trump recently revealed his record-high $4.5 trillion budget for fiscal year 2020. Among other items, it includes a 5 percent increase in military spending, a further $8.6 billion for his fantasy border wall and new work requirements for food stamps and other federal assistance

programs.

Hidden in the small print - and of gravest importance to the senior citizens of Ocean County - is his reduction of spending for Medicare and Social Security by a whopping $1.9 trillion. No mention was made of candidate Trump’s pledge not to alter these “entitlements” in any way.

Most of my friends and neighbors here in the retirement communities dismiss the mainstream media because they have been assured, on no authority whatsoever, that it presents fake news.

They get their information (such as it is) exclusively from Fox News. This outlet duly reported and briefly discussed Trump’s 2020 fiscal plans, at one point almost gloating over the proposed work requirements. Only one item was omitted: any mention of slashing funds for Medicare and Social Security.

Devotees of Fox News consequently will be left unaware of the full nature of Trump’s plans for their physical and financial health, nor will they ever understand that only a Democratic House of Representatives can prevent the actual realization of these intentions.

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Jackson’s Garden of Hope Fundraiser JACKSON – Donations are needed for Jackson’s Garden of Hope Fundraiser on April 27, 12-5 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus in Jackson.

Donations are needed for the raffle. Gift bags, gift cards, giveaways, any type of raffle donation would be greatly appreciated.

The Garden of Hope Fundraiser is used to raise funds for our Garden’s maintenance and improvements. We are also involved in other community-based projects, charities, scholarships, and involvements.

For information, email jacksonsgardenofhope@gmail.com.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, shall hold regular meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted below, at the Miller Avenue Firehouse, 785 Miller Avenue, Jackson, New Jersey on the following dates:

Thursday, April 11, 2019 Thursday, May 9, 2019 Thursday, June 13, 2019 Thursday, July 11, 2019 Thursday, August 8, 2019 Thursday, September 12, 2019 Thursday, October 10, 2019 Thursday, November 14, 2019 Thursday, December 12, 2019 Thursday, January 9, 2020 Thursday, February 13, 2020 Thursday, March 12, 2020 (reorganization meeting) Martin Flemming, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean

NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 in the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, have awarded the following contracts for professional services pursuant to New Jersey statutory law:

AWARDED TO: SERVICES: DURATION: COST:

Richard M. Braslow, Esq. Legal As per contract As per contract

AWARDED TO: SERVICES: DURATION: COST:

Koerner & Koerner, P.A. Accounting As per contract As per contract

AWARDED TO: SERVICES: DURATION: COST:

Mohell, Elliot, Bauer & Gass Auditing As per contract As per contract

The contracts and the resolutions awarding same are on file with the Commissioners’ attorney and may be inspected by contacting Richard M. Braslow, Esq., 516 Fielders Lane, Toms River, New Jersey 08755 (732) 341-7537 during normal business hours.

Martin Flemming, Secretary The Commissioners of Fire District No. 2 Township of Jackson, County of Ocean

R.C. Shea & Assoc.

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

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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

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

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

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

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries.

The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

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

The Standard Policy does provide medical

expense benefits (PIP) Michael J. Deem coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

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

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

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

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

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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Encompass Health’s Tips For A Stronger Brain

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is recog nizing the month of March a s Br ai n I nju r y Awa reness Mont h.

E nc om p a s s He a lt h w i l l u si ng t h i s time to highlight the impor tance of rehabilitation in a patient’s recover y after a brain injur y.

Encompass Health provides services on site to help st reng t hen pat ient s’ minds. However, they have also provided some at-home tips for strengthening your brain. Give these a tr y:

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Challenge your brain by taking a new route to the store • Do games and puzzles like crossword, word searches or Sudoku • Participate in social or volunteer activities • Start a new hobby • Be sure to exercise, get plenty of rest and eat a heart-healthy diet For more information on brain injur y rehabilitation or prevention, visit encompasshealth.com, or the Brain Injur y Association of America online at biausa.org.

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The Jackson Times, April 6, 2019, Page 19

Ocean County Residents Offered Up Close Look At County Clerk Deed Room TOMS RIVER – Ocean County residents interested in tracing their property ownership records are once again invited to “Searching the Deed Room,” a workshop hosted by the Ocean County Clerk scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 27.

The workshop will take place in the deed room of the Ocean County Clerk’s Office, in the Ocean County Courthouse, 118 Washington St., here. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.

To register, send an email to Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella at scolabella@co.ocean.nj.us or call 732-929-2018.

Under the direction of Colabella, joined by members of his staff, the workshop will offer an in-depth tour of the Deed Room and provide personalized instruction and guidance on how to search and access records like the deed or mortgage to your home.

“Residents are unaware of how much information they have access to, and even how to look up property records,” Colabella said. “This event gives them an opportunity to learn firsthand how easy it is to access this kind of information and just how much they have at their convenience.

Attendees will also be provided with information on how to register for the County Clerk’s Property Alert Service, which enables property owners to receive electronic notifications when documents pertaining to their property are recorded with the County Clerk.

“This workshop provides residents with the chance to get a better understanding of the workings of the County Clerk’s Office and in particular getting information as it relates to their property,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, who serves as freeholder liaison to the County Clerk.

Colabella said the workshop coincides with highlighting April as National County Government Month. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has dedicated the month of April to encouraging counties to promote services and programs offered to the public.

“This workshop will help satisfy the curiosity of any Ocean County resident who has an interest in tracing their property ownership records,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines. “Scott and his staff do a great job in making sure certain information is accessible to our residents.”

The Ocean County Clerk also offers a variety of other services including passports, notary, and veteran services.

Colabella noted this workshop has had a good turnout since he began running it a few years ago.

“I encourage our residents to attend the program and get a better understanding of the information that pertains to their homes which no doubt is one of the most significant purchases they will make,” Colabella said. “Some will find interesting history attached to their deed. Others will learn about the helpful resources we have.”

Doggy Yappy Hour LAKEWOOD – Come on out with your “Best Friend”, four legged or otherwise to the beautiful Ocean County Park for a great night out on June 14, 6-8 p.m. There will

be vendors, demos, vets, rescues, and more!

Admission is free. Ocean County Park is located at 659 Ocean Avenue, Lakewood Township.

Il Giardinello Ristorante

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Home Canning: Making Jam Program

FREE RABIES CLINIC

Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rain or Shine Public Works Garage 10 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, NJ

Must bring proof of previous rabies vaccination to clinic to receive three year immunization

For 2019 licenses, rabies shots must be valid through Oct. 2019.

2019 Licenses can be purchased by mail or at 65 Don Conner Blvd. M-F. Late fees will apply.

License Applications Will Be Available At Clinic.

Dogs must be on leashes Cats must be in carriers For further information call: Division of Animal Control

732-928-5780

COLOUR SALON

FULL SERVICE SALON

Specializing In Color CUTS • STYLES • COLOR WAXING • NAILS • MAKEUP HAIR EXTENSIONS WIGS NAIL TECH SHANNON

HOURS Monday: 9-5 Tuesday: 9-7 Wednesday: 9-7 Thursday: 9-8 Friday: 9-5 Saturday: 8-3 Sunday: By appoinment only

Walk-Ins Welcomed!

280 W. COUNTY LINE ROAD BREWERS BRIDGE PLAZA JACKSON, NJ 732.901.0961

TOMS RIVER – Making jam is a good starting point for people who want to try home canning. This beginner class is hands-on and intended for people who have not canned in the past. The method being used is water-bath canning.

Bring a towel to transport the hot jar of jam for the way home. If you are unsure of your personal canning equipment feel free to bring to class to be checked by the instructors.

Speakers: Joanne Kinsey, FCHS Agent and Belinda Chester, Professional/Research/Manager Horticulture.

This is a program given on Monday, April 29, 2019 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and will be held

at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River.

There is a non-refundable program fee of $30 per person. Space is limited. Payment is due prior to program. Please make check payable to OCBA. Please register by Monday, April 22, contact 732-349-1247.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 848-932-3584.

Teach at the Beach Conference 2019

LOVELADIES – Join the NJ Marine Educators Association for a full day of professional development around marine and aquatic science education! Spaces are limited, register today! The Teach at the Beach Conference will be held on May 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences.

For more information or to register for the conference visit njmarineed.wildapricot.org/. Every year, NJMEA likes to

recognize local educators who have made outstanding contributions in the area of marine or aquatic education. We invite you to submit the name(s) of anyone you would like us to consider for our “Outstanding Educator” award.

The winner will be announced during the Teach at the Beach conference!

Submit your nomination to Kaitlin Gannon via email at gannon@marine.rutgers. edu by April 1, 2019.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Serving the Community Family Owned & Operated Since 1978 Second Generation Serving All Faiths with Personal Service Traditional Burial & Cremation Options

Prearrangement and Prepayment Plans Available 980 Bennetts Mills Road • PO Box 1326 Jackson, NJ 08527 Tel: 732.364.6808 | Fax: 732-364-8592 www.hasslerfuneralhome.com • contact@hasslerfuneralhome.com

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Rental or Purchase 1 & 2 BR Homes – Adult 55+ Community Homestead Run – Toms River. www.homesteadrun.com. Call 732-370-2300.

(17) For Sale 55+ - $215,999. Heritage Point Barnegat. 2BR, 2Bth, garage.

49 Pierhead Dr. Open house Sundays 1-3. Zillow me 908-783-9782. (16)

For Rent Room For Rent, Brick, Herbertsville - Quiet house, shared bath, Wi-fi, unfurnished. $660 Call Bob 732-278-8976.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)

Personals

Seaside Park - Yearly Lease, Beautiful Oceanfront 2 Bedroom Apartment with Spectacular Sunrises from Private Deck, SUPER Clean and Quiet $1900. 908-278-5491.

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Single Senior Males 65+ - Need friend, companion or partner. Must have good standards and qualities.

Enjoy life, not alone. Please leave message, phone number for return call 732-678-6786.

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2003 CASE 580SM Backhoe - One Owner, 4WD, 915 Hrs, $19,399, Cab with A/C. Call 856-338-7208. (16)

St. Monica Church Community Yard Sale - being held April 27, at Switlik School, W. Veterans Hwy. Jackson, 8am - 2pm. Rain date April 28. Spaces still available.

Call Alice at 732-833-0542.

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Moving Sale Moving Sale - 24 Greenville Court Toms River. April 6&7, 10-4.

Everything must go. house full of furniture, tools, household items, beach decor, and more. cash and carry. (16)

Estate Sale Estate Sale Stamps - Must liquidate collection for quick distribution. Many varities including duck stamps. Dealers need not inquire. Please call 325338-8439, Toms River area.

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Items For Sale Avon Sale - Make up and eye liner, lipstick, eyeshadow, etc. Call brochure 732-773-5078.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Rock, Blues, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Jazz, Psychedelic, soul. Very good condition only.

Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(15) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/ dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) C a s h - To p d o l l a r, p a i d f o r junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

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

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Help Wanted Micromedia looking for a high-energy account rep to sell print and online advertising in Ocean County. Competitive base, bonuses & company benefits. Successful applicant should possess good communication skills & a desire to grow with the company. E-Mail resumes to jallentoff@jersey shoreonline.com. EOE. (t/n) Hair Stylist - Experienced/reliable.

Busy salon in Manchester. Please call 862-324-5914 for interview.

(16) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Now Hiring Property Inspectors FT/PT in your area. Full, free training provided. msangelabove@comcast. net. 732-766-4425, ask for Mel. (15) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Laundromat Attendant - For PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

(19) Teacher /Teacher Assistants Busy Child Care Center has the following positions available: Infant Caregiver (FT/PT). Toddler Teacher (FT/PT). Pre-K Teacher (FT).

Floater (FT/PT). 6:15 am - 10:30 am. Call 732 458-2100.

(16) Sell Avon - Be own boss. Set your own hours. Call 732-773-5078. (18) Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays. To learn more about these positions, email your resume to tomsriver2nj@goddardschools.com

Services Don Carnivale Painting - Specializing interiors. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts.

Honest-reliable. Low rates. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

(19) House Cleaning - I will clean your home. Very good prices.

Call 732-773-5078.

(18) Dog Training - Communicate Don't Dominate. Teach your dog by building trust and role modeling. In home sessions. Call Joan 908-759-1196. (17) Cleaning Service! - I'm offering house cleaning services. I'll make your house shine best cleaning.

Call or text me for free estimate.

Ciniram 305-833-2151.

(16) We Unclog All Drains - Including main sewer lines. Toilets repaired and replaced and more. Lic #13VH05930800.

732-678-7584, Tony.

(11) Roofing Etc., Winter Emergency Repairs - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Gutters cleaned.

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

Tom. Save ad. 551-427-0227. (20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured.

Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(17) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(22) Accounting & Tax Services LLC. 1201 RT. 37 East. Toms River. 732506-9272. Tax Preparation & Small Business Accounting. 30 Years Experience. $20 OFF Tax Return.

(16) Cheap Painting Done Rite Over 35 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 732506-7787 or 646-643-7678. (19) Driver - Handling all your transportation needs. Airports, NYC, AC. 5 Star Service. Senior discounts.

Call Kevin 732-644-2361.

(19) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

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RIP K-9 Shadow OVER 25 YEARS IN JACKSON!

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–Photo courtesy Plumsted Police PLUMSTED – The Plumsted Police Department offered condolences to Sgt. Anthony Turso (a former Plumsted Township Officer) on the loss of his partner Shadow. K-9 shadow conducted narcotics searches for Plumsted Township and took part in sweeps of the New Egypt School District in the past.

General George Gordon Meade To Speak At Annual Lighthouse Keepers Banquet Dr. Anthony Waskie, History Professor at Temple University, aka General George Gordon Meade, will be the guest speaker at the 24th annual Delaware Bay Lighthouse Keepers Banquet. His topic will be “General Meade and the NJ Lighthouses.” The 24th annual Delaware

Bay Lighthouse Keepers Banquet will be held on April 28 in the Crow’s Nest at the Sea Isle City Yacht Club at 11:30 a.m. Waskie will speak at 2 p.m. Price is $40 for buffet dinner. All are welcome.

For reservations or more information, call 609-884-1329.

30th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-off

TOMS RIVER – The 30th Annual NJ State Chili & Salsa Cook-off takes place along Washington Street in Downtown Toms River on May 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

There will be Food Trucks, Beer & Wine Garden, Live Entertainment, Merchandise

Vendors, and not to mention, Chili & Salsa Tastings!

This event is free to the public. Tasting kit is $7 and vote for your favorite chili!

For more information, contact Downtown Toms River at 732-341-8738.

American Legion Hosts Gift Auction

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Join the American Legion for a Gift Auction on April 7, 2019! The auction will be held from 12-5 p.m. at 2025 Church Rd. in Toms River. Admission is $10.

Join in the fun where you can find great gifts for friends and family, including BlueClaws ticket packages, beach badge season passes, and more! Food will be available at the event.

St. Monica Church Community Yard Sale

JACKSON – St. Monica Church Community Yard Sale will be held on April 27, 2019 at the Switlik School, W. Veterans Hwy.

in Jackson. The yard sale will be from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rain date is April 28. Spaces still available! Call Alice at 732-833-0542.

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22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable

WAR ETOW N – The 22nd Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable will be held at the Lighthouse Center for Natural Resource Education in Waretown on Apr il 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 f lora 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 f ield exper iences to lear n 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.

Rou ndt a ble h ig h l ig ht s i nclu d e a lig ht di n ner, a f ree resou rce t able, 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 Roundt a ble i s $25 p e r p e r s o n . Vi sit t he OCSCD website atwww.soildistrict.org for a complete description of programs.

Registration is on-line; educators and n at u r e e nt hu sia s t s shou ld r eg i s t e r now to assure a spot in their favorite workshop!

Call the Soil District at 609-971-7002 ext. 114 for further information. For directions to the Lighthouse Center: lighthousecenternj.org/.

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Free Substance Abuse Awareness and Wellness Seminars Kick Off National Health Week

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New Jersey Substance Abuse Monitoring System, on average since 2006, 13 percent of Ocean County residents aged 45-54 and 4 percent of residents 55 and older have been admitted to treatment for substance abuse disorder.

One in four older adults claimed they filled an opioid prescription in the last two years according to the A AR P’s Healt hy Ag i ng su r vey. Fewe r t ha n half responding to the survey say they never discussed the risks of painkiller addiction with their doctors, and even fewer received counseling from their pharmacists.

“The timing is perfect,” said Daniel E. Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator. “Both the WISE Initiative and Shore to Age Well seminars meet the need of our residents. Many programs and classes like this just focus on how to dispose medications in the home and importance of speaking to your doctor.

These classes will empower older adults with data on the opioid issues in Ocean County, as well as empowers them with actual alternatives to pain managements to explore with their doctor.”

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This year, the OCHD is unveiling two new and free programs aimed at our older adult community. The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) is a six-week, evidence based substance abuse program that will cover a range of topics from stress management and strategies for healthy living to medication management and prescription drug abuse.

Meanwhile, Shore to Age Well: Medication Management and Alternatives is an innovative, one-time event for older adults focusing on actual alternatives to pain management. Shore to Age Well will feature an interactive approach to help older adults celebrate aging, make positive lifestyle choices and feel more confident and in control of their life.

Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Lit tle, liaison to the Ocean Count y Health Depar tment explained, “The Ocean County Health Department is extremely excited about these two new initiatives that will benefit our community. When the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services awarded us the grant we couldn’t wait to get the program off the ground and now it’s ready to launch.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 6 - apR 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): True friends show their true colors. When facing a crisis, you’ll find that you have plenty of support at your side.

Avoid becoming too emotionally involved with an issue as an objective approach works best.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Keep your attention focused on one objective at a time and ignore distractions. Devote all your free time this week to doing what you love most.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Warm spring air thaws the heart. You may find a renewed vigor toward romantic pursuits that creates a restless itch that needs to be scratched. Take a loved one along for an exciting adventure in the coming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get going while the going is good. An abundance of energy and a meticulous nature makes this the ideal week to cross items off your to-do list. Your greatest satisfaction comes from your accomplishments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you’ve got it, flaunt it. Don’t hold back when it comes to showing off your skills. You could end up impressing those who can make things happen for you. The quality of your opponent sweetens the victory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t jump to conclusions. Reserve making a final judgment until all the facts become available or you risk making a serious mistake. Err on the side of caution and don’t be pressured into making snap decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence.

Don’t be so quick to envy what someone else has as you may already be better off as you are.

Stick with the truth no matter what the situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A body in motion stays in motion. Keep yourself active in the upcoming week as the building momentum that ensues will allow you to be extremely productive.

Stay in close contact with a significant other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be sure to read the fine print. Carefully study documents or agreements before signing on the dotted line or risk getting more than you bargained for. It may be the right week to make a major change.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Leave well enough alone. Avoid the urge to tinker with finances as you may only end up making things worse.

In the week ahead you can relive past glories by getting in touch with someone from your past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A good deed should be reward in itself. However, karma may guarantee that your kind acts are reciprocated just the same. Let your hair down and look for ways to just have fun in the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Follow your head instead of your heart. Flowery words may delude you into seeing what you want to see but if you remain grounded in logic you will see the truth. Data may come from dubious sources in the week ahead.

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Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen Two ‘Underground’Vegetables Join Forces In A Soup You’ll Want To Share

By Wolfgang Puck One of the happiest benefits of the farmers’ market revolution is the fact that food lovers get to discover products that not so long ago were unknown or unavailable. Seeing beautiful piles of produce in a market stall and talking with the people who grew them encourages cooks to try vegetables or fruits that they may once have been wary of tasting through unfamiliarity, much in the way that toddlers sometimes instinctively turn their heads away when introduced to new foods.

Two of my favorite ingredients whose profiles have risen in recent years - thanks in part to farmers’ markets are sunchokes and fennel bulbs. I like to think of them as both literally and figuratively “underground” vegetables, because they grow beneath the soil and once were little known to the general public. What’s especially interesting and pleasing to me is how well they complement each other, as you’ll see when you make my recipe for sunchoke and fennel soup.

“Sunchoke” is the modern-day name now generally given to what once called the Jerusalem artichoke. The name has changed largely for accuracy, since the knobby little tuber (an underground stem, or rhizome, like a potato), which looks a bit like overgrown ginger, neither comes from Jerusalem nor is related to the artichoke, apart from a shared slightly nutty flavor.

In fact, the first part of the former name comes from the fact that it’s part of the sunflower family, and the Italian word for that plant is girasole, literally meaning “turning toward the sun” as sunflowers tend to do; though it was mistranslated into English as a reference to the Holy Land! Sunchokes are highly versatile, delicious raw in thin slices or cooked in a wide variety of ways.

Fennel bulb, meanwhile, is related to the feathery, anise-scented herb called fennel. The bulb is wonderfully crisp and refreshingly flavorful, delicious raw in salads or cooked. Some people, however, may object to its hint of sweet licorice-like flavor.

But when you bring cooked sunchokes and bulb fennel together in a pureed soup, something marvelous happens. That licorice flavor recedes to become subtly herbaceous, while the sunchokes harmonize perfectly with their mildly nutty richness. (I also include a potato to lend the mixture just a touch more body, as well as a large shallot for its sweetly oniony aromatic note.) The result is an elegant, beautiful soup worthy of a special dinner party, especially if you take the optional extra step of deep-frying some thinly sliced sunchokes to add a delightfully crispy garnish like miniature potato chips.

So please visit your local farmers’ market soon and try these unheralded stars of the vegetable world. I hope you’ll agree with me that they were meant for each other!

SUNCHOKE AND FENNEL SOUP Serves 6 to 8 1 lemon, juiced, squeezed halves reserved 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 pounds (1 kg) sunchokes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium shallot, diced 1 pound (500 g) fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, small fronds reserved for garnish 1 medium baking potato, peeled and diced 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable stock or broth, plus extra as needed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Coarsely ground black pepper, for garnish Sunchoke Chips (recipe follows), for optional garnish Put half of the lemon juice and a squeezed lemon half in a mixing bowl with the water. Peel and cube the sunchokes, and put the cubes in the lemon water.

Heat a stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and then the shallot and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are fragrant and begin to look translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.

Drain the diced sunchokes and add them to the pot along with the potatoes, followed by the 3 cups of stock and the salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the potato and sunchokes are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining lemon juice.

Working in batches if necessary and following the manufacturer’s instructions for pureeing hot liquids, carefully transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth; keep pureed batches in a clean bowl, and then carefully transfer the pureed soup back to the pot. Stir in more stock as needed to reach a fluid consistency you like, and gently reheat the soup over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Ladle the soup into heated serving bowls, garnishing each serving with chopped fennel fronds, coarsely ground black pepper, and, if you like, sunchoke chips.

SUNCHOKE CHIPS 1 pound (500 g) unpeeled sunchokes, scrubbed clean Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1 tablespoon kosher salt Fill a large bowl with cold water. With a sharp knife or a mandoline, carefully cut the sunchokes into thin slices about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick, immediately dropping them into a bowl of cold water to prevent browning. Rinse and drain the slices 3 times, and pat them very dry with paper towels.

Pour enough oil into a large, deep skillet to reach a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Clip a deep-frying thermometer to the side of the skillet and heat the oil to a temperature of 375 F (190 C). Alternatively, use a countertop thermostat-controlled electric deep-fryer, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Working in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet, fry the sunchoke slices until golden brown, stirring occasionally with a wire skimmer, 3 to 4 minutes. Using the skimmer, transfer the chips to paper towels to drain; sprinkle with some salt.

Once the chips have cooled completely, store in an airtight container at cool room temperature until needed.

(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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