2019-05-18 - The Toms River Times

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OCEAN COUNTY HAS NEW ROYALTY Two New Honeybee Queens Join Park

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By Chris Lundy and Judy Smestad-Nunn TOMS RIVER – Members of the Township Council want to introduce a program called Shop TR which would give residents tax relief for spending money locally.

Shop TR would allow Toms River businesses participating in the program to offer a set percentage of the sale to be deducted directly from the resident’s property tax bill.

“We always urge our residents to support our local businesses, but this provides incentives,” Councilman Terrance Turnbach said.

“Mutually beneficial programs like Shop TR are so exciting to offer because

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Recreation aide Zach Keczkemethy works with the hives.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – Long live Queen Agatha and Queen Ursula.

Those are the two queens of honeybee hives that were set up the first week in May. The two hives are by the Cooper Environ-

mental Center, on the opposite side from the butterfly garden. Some bird feeders are next to t hem , prov id i ng raccoons or whatever wa nder s nea rby a n easy bite to eat so they won’t be tempted to steal honey, recreation aide Za ch Ke cz ke -

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methy said.

They were shipped to the park 1,000 or so bees in one box.

The queen is separate f rom t he h ive. She comes in a delivery in a cell closed off by sugar candy. The bees eat through the candy to free her.

“The common wisdom is to give them time to settle in,” Keczkemethy said. Then check on them to see how they are getting along.

The two hives can co-exist, and won’t compete for resources, (Bees- See Page 4)

(Tax- See Page 5)

Infrastructure, Security On Minds Of Congressman Kim, Ocean County Mayors

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) spoke with mayors and government officials about the importance of infrastructure projects, the joint base, and small businesses, and how to approach them in a bipartisan way.

The congressman has been holding town halls

in his district, which encompasses parts of Ocean and Burlington counties, since he took office. He currently has a local office in the basement of the Toms River municipal building.

He was invited to speak to the Ocean County Mayors Association at their regular meeting. He told them his role representing the area was not

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to be a “partisan knife fighter or name caller,” but to reach across the aisle to make real changes.

He also said he wasn’t getting into debates in the capital about changing everything, but instead has been looking for more realistic goals where people can feel immediate improvement.

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Bees:

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Department of Agriculture released a study showing there was a 9 percent decline in colonies of five or fewer hives from Jan. 1, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017. During the same period, there was a drop of about 10,000 colonies of more than five hives.

Information like this has made it out to the general public. Keczkemethy said hobby beekeeping and people making their yards more bee-friendly has helped with these statistics.

Keczkemethy said that local residents can help bee populations by:

he said, despite being neighbors.

This is not the first time Cattus has played host to a hive. Last year, their queen died and the hive failed, he said.

The park holds educational programs throughout the year (which can be found at OceanCountyParks.org) and the hive provides another learning opportunity – to show people how important the insects are to the natural world.

According to the Earth Day Net work , one-third of the count r y’s food depends on pollination from honey bees and other insects. The number of h ive s h a s in America decreased from 6 million in the 19 4 0 s t o a b out 2 . 5 million today. ─Photo by Chris Lundy The Unite d S t a t e s Recreation aide Zach Keczkemethy works with the hives.

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Continued From Page 1 everyone comes out ahead,” Councilwoman Laurie Huryk said. “The residents save money while Toms River businesses gain customers who might otherwise have gone outside of the township for their purchases.”

Surrounding towns, like Brick, Point Pleasant Borough and Point Pleasant Beach, already have a similar program.

For example, from January of 2017 to January of 2018, Brick residents spent a total of $1.1 million at participating businesses, explained Darren Sirota, who oversees Buy in Brick. In exchange, they received about $65,000 in property tax rebates.

About 5,700 families took part in this.

Brick started Buy in Brick in 2014. It is administered by FinCredit Inc. of Marlboro. FinCredit charged the township $10,000 to join the program. In Brick’s case, that fee was paid solely by River Rock Restaurant and Marina Bar in exchange for an advertisement on the card, so no tax dollars were used to join the program.

As an example of how Buy in Brick works, a township merchant signs up for the program and might offer a 10 percent discount (the percentage can vary) to their

The Toms River Times, May 18, 2019, Page 5 customers who have a Buy in Brick Card.

If their participating customer spends $100, they would still pay $100 but the business owner would keep $90 and $10 would go toward the program.

On the next third quarter property tax bill, the resident would get a credit for $7.50 of that $10 (FinCredit gets 25 percent). The more a resident spends at a participating business, the more credit they would receive on their property tax bill. Renters receive a check for the cash value, Sirota said.

From the program’s inception, 130 merchants have participated, but through attrition (some businesses close, some move out of town, some find that the program is not profitable for them) there are currently 65 businesses enrolled in the program, he said.

Businesses pay $10 a month to participate in Buy in Brick.

In Brick’s case, the cost of advertising for the program comes out of the Tourism Development Commission from licensing fees, food vendor and taxi licensing fees, and not tax dollars.

Berkeley also had FinCredit make a presentation during a Township Council meeting a few years back, but nothing materialized after.

Kim:

Continued From Page 1 He gave a brief speech and then there was a period for questions.

Construction Projects Washington is finally getting on board with upgrading infrastructure, Kim said, which is critical because New Jersey was rated a D+ in that category, and the state’s access to clean water was rated C. He was referring to a 2016 assessment by the New Jersey Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Several local officials had concerns about construction projects. South Toms River business administrator Joseph Kostecki discussed the red tape that costs towns time and money when it came to contracts. Freeholder Director Virginia Haines expressed the need for an overpass – or underpass depending on how you look at it – on route 539 for military base traffic. Freeholder Joseph Vicari spoke about keeping contractors local.

Collusion Investigation Steve Doyle, mayor of Island Heights, asked Kim’s opinion of the Mueller investigation of Russia’s impact on the 2016 presidential election.

Kim said that during his town halls in different communities, that issue doesn’t get brought up.

“Congress has a role in oversight, of course,” but that shouldn’t be the only thing they are focused on, he said. Lawmakers need to keep making laws instead of focus-

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He’s not on any committee that directly impacts the investigation, he said.

SALT Deduction John Novak, a committeeman in Barnegat, asked about how to get the SALT deduction back.

Previously, homeowners could deduct State and Local Taxes from their taxable income.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 capped this. Kim’s predecessor, Tom MacArthur, was the lone Republican in New Jersey that voted for this act, and some say it cost him the election.

“It was devastating to a lot of communities,” Kim said. “There’s no easy way to put it: we got screwed on that one. The cuts that the wealthiest are getting is coming down on our backs and that’s what really pisses me off.”

Currently, there is a bill going through the Ways and Means Committee that would reinstate it, he said. “We think we’ll get it past the House, but nothing from the House is getting a minute’s attention from the Senate.”

National Security When asked what was the biggest threat to national security, Kim noted North Korea and Iran’s nuclear aspirations but said China will be the defining question of the next 25-50 years.

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May is Military Appreciation Month and Crossroads Realty is proud to announce that we participate in US Military on the Move, a program offered exclusively by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. When buying or selling a home, we have a program designed to reward America’s fighting men and women for their service to our country.

US Military on the Move is a free real estate rebate and information program that allows you to earn cash back when you buy or sell a home. When you by or sell a home through US Military on the Move, you receive a cash rebate on the actual sales price – not a fixed amount based on a range

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Crossroads has been assisting veterans and civilians reach their home ownership dreams since 1966. Byron Kotzas, founder of Crossroads Realty, was a veteran of the Air Force, piloting missions from 1942 to 1945 in WWII. He also has been an avid supporter of the ongoing efforts of the USO. Byron was legendary for his philanthropic endeavors with many charities but the USO was very dear to home.

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Toms River Senior Center Hosts Free Health Fair

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Seniors age 60 and over!

Save the date for the 2019 Toms River Municipal Alliance Senior Health Fair to be held on May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Toms River Senior Center, located at 652 Garfield Avenue.

This is a free, indoor and outdoor event open to all seniors and their caregivers, featuring over 30 healthcare and social service providers offering free services, health screenings, information, and giveaways.

All guests must register at the door.

Members of the Toms River Police Department will also be on hand for a Drug Take Back program. Bring your unused and expired prescriptions and over the counter medications for proper disposal by the police.

Many agencies will also be present with exhibits including RWJ Barnabas Health/ Community Medical and Deborah Heart

and Lung Center, Ocean County Department of Senior Services, Community Services/Meals on Wheels, and more.

Enjoy an outdoor barbeque picnic and live entertainment as well! Tents, tables, and seating will be available but guests are also encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

Additional parking will be available at the Little League parking lot on nearby Windsor Avenue, where a shuttle van will transport guests to and from their vehicles.

The 2019 Toms River Municipal Alliance Senior Health Fair is co-sponsored by Toms River Senior Services and the Toms River Municipal Alliance with funding from the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

For more information, call Helen McGovern at the Toms River Municipal Alliance at 732-341-100 ext. 8474. For transportation, call Cathleen Newman at 732-341-1000 ext. 8208.

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Senior Artists Sought For Annual Exhibit At OCC

TOMS RIVER — Attention senior artists!

Professional and non-professional artists 60 years of age or older, who are residents of Ocean County, are eligible to submit artwork in one of 11 categories to the 43rd Annual Ocean County Senior Art Exhibit.

The exhibit will beopen for public viewing on the second floor of the Grunin Center Gallery, at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, from June 8-29.

Artwork will be received only on Wednesday, June 5, between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the Grunin Center lobby (Bldg #11) on the OCC Main Campus, on College Drive in Toms River, NJ. Please use Parking Lot #2.

Each artist may only submit one entry.

Artwork must be original work by the exhibiting artist, created within the past three years, and not previously entered in prior county senior art shows or in the New Jersey State Senior Art Show. (NOTE: Reproduction of the artist’s work, including giclée or other digital copies of original paintings or mixed media work, will notbe accepted.)

Categories of eligible work are as follows: 1. Acrylic Painting 2. Craft (no kits or molds) 3. Digital/Computer Art (does not include digital photographs) 4. Mixed Media (includes collage/assemblage) 5. Oil Painting 6. Pastel (includes soft chalk/oil pastel)

7. Print (includes collagraph, etching, linoleum block, lithograph, monoprint, silkscreen, woodcut) 8. Photography (color, black & white, tinted photos taken with a film-based or digital camera) 9. Sculpture 10. Watercolor Painting (includes gouache) 11. Works on Paper (charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, graphite, ink, pen, crayon, or stylus of any sort).

Hanging artwork, photos, or crafts, may be no more than 30” and no less than 10” in any dimension, including matting and framing.

In addition, sculpture and 3D crafts may not exceed 20” in any dimension including any base for the sculpture. Work should not exceed 40 lbs. in weight. Please refer to artwork display rules for complete details.

A non-refundable entry fee of $10 cash (exact change, please) is required at the time of submission.

For complete eligibility requirements, artwork display rules, and an entry form, contact Valarie Morris, OCC College Relations Office, at 732-255-0400, ext. 2380, or visit go.ocean.edu/seniors.

Sponsors of the 43rd Annual Ocean County Senior Art Exhibit include Ocean County College, the Senior Art Advisory Committee, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Ocean County Office of Senior Services, the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

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Parents who heed dermatologists’ warnings to protect their children’s skin from excessive sun exposure should take similar advice from ophthalmologists about protecting their children’s eyes from potentially injurious ultraviolet (UV) light. When children are playing in direct sun or are exposed to reflections from bodies of water for extended periods without protection, ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays could damage their corneas, lenses, and/or retinas. The amount of exposure it takes to injure these parts of the eye depends on the amount of time spent in the sun, the amount of past exposure, and genetic makeup. To be safe, it is a good idea to get children in the habit of wearing sunglasses from an early age.

Watch for children’s sunglasses with labels that say the lenses, “block UV rays,” but don’t specify the actual percentage of UV radiation the lenses absorb. In some cases, your eye doctor can use an optical instrument to determine the exact level of UV protection your child’s sunglasses provide. SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A. offers attentive, thorough eye exams in a comfortable, professional environment.

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May Is Older Americans Month; Let’s Celebrate Our Seniors

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by Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari Ocean County is home to 173,000 older Americans who enrich our communities through their diverse life experiences. So many seniors living in the county have brought with them expertise and skills that they are happy to share with the rest of us.

While seniors provide so much to the quality of life here, we are committed to

strengthening our community by connecting with and supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers and acknowledging their many valuable contributions to society.

Ocean County recognizes the importance of bringing together all generations and engaging in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being

for the benefit of all.

Ocean County enhances the lives of older Americans and all of their caregivers, from family members to community assistance and agencies by: • Promoting home and community based services that support independent living • Involving older adults in community events and other activities • Providing opportunities for older adults to work, volunteer, learn, lead, and mentor A robust county library system, a county park system second to none, Ocean County College, Ocean

County Vocational-Technical Schools, are just a few of the county programs seniors can access for leisure and recreational activities or to hone their skills in specific areas.

On May 14, I joined with many of our senior providers to mark the grand opening of a new senior nutrition site and our home delivered meals production kitchen all conveniently located at the Southern Ocean County Service Center in Manahawkin.

Ocean County provides more than 1,100 home-delivered meals a day to seniors, allowing them to maintain their independence and dignity. This program also

serves as a lifeline for the homebound. With each meal delivered comes a wellness check, someone to talk to, someone who can determine if all is ok in the absence of a family member or full-time caregiver.

We are an aging nation.

According to the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65, or nearly 10 million over the next three years.

By 2030, 73 million - or one in five - people in America will be age 65 or older. By 2035, all communities must be prepared to address these realities when, for the first time in our nation’s history,

the population of adults age 60 and older will outnumber people younger than 20.

Ocean County through its Office of Senior Services and other affiliated agencies makes every effort to provide the best services and programs for our seniors.

Whether you are someone new to retirement or someone that is approaching 100, while your needs differ, we recognize the importance of being able to access assistance when needed.

The steps we take today will serve as the foundation for how our seniors are treated in the years to come and the quality of life they will enjoy in their golden years.

National Small Business Week Celebrated In Downtown Toms River From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim TOMS RIVER - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) kicked off National Small Business Week with a tour of small businesses in Ocean County.

“If we want to keep our economy strong, we need to keep our small businesses empowered to grow and create jobs,” said Congress-

man Kim. “There are more than 13,000 small businesses in Ocean and Burlington Counties. Each one of those small businesses represent the ideas, initiative and aspiration that make New Jersey an economic leader and great place to live.”

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“The BID joined Congressman Andy Kim in meeting with downtown businesses to discuss the challenges they are facing and the opportunities they are being presented in the current economy,” said Nick Zorojew, Executive Director of the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District. “Connecting

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“Listening to our small business owners here in New Jersey will make for better policies in Congress,” said

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Encompass Health’s Tips For Stroke Prevention

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER – Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River is recognizing May as American Stroke Month by promoting stroke prevention and rehabilitation awareness.

According to the American Heart Association’s 2016 stroke rehab guidelines, stroke patients should be treated at an in-patient rehabilitation facility rather than a skilled nursing facility whenever possible.

In-patient facilities enable patients to participate in at least three hours of rehabilitation a day from physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists. Not to mention, nurses and doctors are always on hand

to help.

As stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability and the fifth-leading cause of death in the US, Encompass Health Toms River is providing you with a few tips to help reduce change those statistics: • Eat healthy to maintain a healthy weight • Exercise regularly with doctor’s approval • Keep diabetes blood sugar levels in check • Limit alcohol consumption • Maintain a healthy blood pressure • Stop smoking • Treat high cholesterol For more information on stroke rehabilitation or prevention, visit encompasshealth.com/ tomsriverrehab or call 732-244-3100.

Ocean County Prosecutor Supports District In Funding Fight

TOMS RIVER – In a letter to Governor Phil Murphy, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer came to the defense of Toms River Regional Schools in its fight to restore millions in lost state aid as a result of Bill S2.

Billhimer offered his own perspective on what the state aid cuts will mean, particularly when it comes to reductions in after-school activities.

“From a law enforcement perspective, the elimination of extra-curricular activities and athletic programs are of particular concern,” Billhimer wrote. “Approximately 13,000 students in Toms River Schools participate in extra-curricular activities and/or athletic programs. For these students, their day does not end in the early afternoon. The research is very clear that after school hours tend

to be the most generative time for juvenile delinquency and problem behaviors.”

The research is indeed extensive on how after-school opportunities influence positive behaviors, and how the lack thereof leads to negative outcomes.

Billhimer also expressed concern about how the state aid cuts, and the reductions to services they will impose on TRRS, will impact the already alarming rate of opioid use in Toms River and Ocean County.

“We are, collectively, ground zero for the opioid epidemic in New Jersey,” he wrote.

“Regrettably, we rank highest in the rates of addiction, overdoses and Narcan deployments statewide. More adolescents with less to do during their after-school hours will undermine our most diligent efforts to halt this trend. This is a grave concern.”

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─Photo courtesy The Silverton Fire Company TOMS RIVER – On May 4, Silverton Fire Company had 11 members participate in the 5th annual New York City Memorial Stair Climb, making it to the top of World Trade Center #3 for the story and to raise funds in memory of those lost on 9/11. Climbing 80 Flights in full turnout gear and SCBA the squad raised $7,909 for the campaign.

Volunteers Needed For Paddle For The Edge 2019

Do you have a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard? The Barnegat Bay Partnership is looking for paddling enthusiasts to help collect valuable data about the condition of shorelines along the Barnegat Bay. With many miles of shoreline, their scientists can’t do it alone – they need the help of volunteers like you!

First launched by the Barnegat Bay Partnership in 2015, “Paddle for the Edge” has become an annual event.

So far, volunteers have collected more than 3,600 data points with their smartphones, while enjoying a great time out on the water. The data provides important information about the state of the bay’s marshes and will help guide future research and restoration projects.

This summer’s “Paddle for the Edge”

event will take place f rom Ju ne 29 through July 21. Volunteer paddlers can spend just a few hours on the water anytime during these dates to record some basic information for this shoreline study.

Interested? The first step is to attend one of the following training sessions to learn how to collect the data: June 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Toms River Library; June 10, 6 -8 p.m., at the Lacey Library; June 11, 6 -8 p.m., at the Toms River Library; and June 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Tuckerton Seaport.

Visit barnegatbaypartnership.org for more information and to register for a 2019 training session.

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TOMS RIVER – Silver Ridge Park West is hosting a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, June 12. The bus leaves our clubhouse at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. We are going to see “Over the River and Through the Woods,” a comedy.

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By Kimberly Bosco NEW JERSEY – New Jersey residents will now have easier, quicker access to social security services with the Social Security Administration’s new portal.

The Social Security portal can be found at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

According to Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, residents can use the portal for Social Security number (SSN) card replacement requests from the comfort of their own home.

“I’m pleased to offer the residents of New Jersey the added convenience of replacing a Social Security card through the my Social Security portal,” Acting Commissioner Berryhill said. “We will continue to work on innovative initiatives to provide people with safe, secure and convenient options for doing business with us online or in person.”

Not only this, but current Social Security beneficiaries will be able to manage their account on the site as well; they can change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099.

New Jersey and the District of Columbia are the first places to have this program available. The SSA plans to gradually roll

out this service, expanding it to other states throughout 2019.

According to the SSA, the portal will mean shorter wait times in the more than 1,200 Social Security offices across the country and more time for staff to work with customers who have extensive service needs.

If you are a US citizen 18 years of age or older, and a resident of New Jersey, you can request a replacement SSN card online through the portal by creating an account.

You must have a US mailing address, not require a change to your record (such as a name change), and have a valid driver’s license or state identification card.

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Almost 41 million people have already begun using their accounts.

In addition to SSN card replacements, Medicare beneficiaries can use the portal to request a replacement Medicare card.

Those still in the workforce can use the portal to verify their earnings history and obtain estimates of future benefits by looking at their Social Security Statement online.

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─Photos courtesy Toms River Police TOMS RIVER – Toms River Police thank everyone who came out to the 7-11 on Route 37 and Fischer Blvd for the department’s May Coffee with a Cop event. Next month’s event will be at the Manhattan Bagel on Route 37 near Route 166 and keep an eye out for summer dates for the kids coming soon!

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Elks Memorial Day Picnic TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Elks Americanism Committee presents the Annual Memorial Day Picnic on May 26 from 12-6 p.m. This event is rain or shine.

We will be enjoying live music from the Jersey Sure Cats. Grand opening ceremonies performed by the American Legion Post 129. We will be serving an all American menu of hot dogs, hamburgers, sau-

sage, chicken, pulled pork, clams, various salads, watermelon, desserts and beverages.

Enjoy face painting, a bounce house and horseshoes!

Adults $25, children 6-12, $12 and children under 5 are free. Tickets are at the bar. Advance tickets purchases are entered into a door prize drawing! Contact Lynn for more information at 732-567-2054.

Pineland Symphonic Band to Perform at Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host a performance by the Pineland Symphonic Band at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20.

The Pineland Symphonic Band has performed around Ocean County for over 20 years. They are a symphonic wind ensemble that plays show tunes, Dixieland, patriotic songs, and film scores, including “Superman” and “Star Wars.”

This performance will take place in Mancini Hall. The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Registration is required for this free event.

To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Free parking is available daily after 5 p.m. in the top deck of the parking garage behind the library. It is also available anytime in the parking garage on Hooper Ave.

Sip & Sign Fundraiser LAVALLETTE – The Lavallette Ladies Fire Auxiliary is hosting a Sip & Sign Fundraiser on May 29, 7 p.m., at the Lavallette Firehouse. There will be door prizes and a

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Children’s Summer Art Classes

TOMS RIVER – Children’s’ Summer Art Classes will be held at the Ocean County Artists Guild. Each week will demonstrate a different themed project.

Cost is $140 per session for seven weeks.

Sessions start: June 25 and June 26.

Two sessions per day: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; and 1 -2:30 p.m.

Walk-ins accepted, $20 per session per student.

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TOMS RIVER — As part of its summer concert series, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) will perform Starry Nights at Ocean County College on Tuesday, June 25, at 8 p.m. The outdoor concert, conducted by Jose Luis Dominguez, is free and open to the public.

This year’s NJSO concert series celebrates the diversity of the Americas and its musical heritage, with performances of concert, theater, and dance music from composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Jose Pablo Moncayo, Florence Price, Duke Ellington, and more. Music from West Side Story, Conga del Fuego Nuevo, Rodeo, and other popular compositions will be featured.

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nect with the beauty of summer through the sounds of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra,” said Mark Wilson, Director of Cultural Affairs for the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, on the OCC campus. “Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and let the music surround you. Look at the stars through telescopes at the Novins Planetarium. Welcome to Ocean County College.”

Starry Nights will take place on the OCC Mall, between the Robert J. Novins Planetarium and the Administrative Building.

While attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to the open air concert, seating will be provided to those with disabilities.

Music On The Green

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Save the date for Music on the Green on June 1, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., at Cuisine on the Green and the Atlantis Golf Course. Rain or shine! This event will feature multiple live bands, food, beer, beverages for

purchase, kids’ games, 50/50 raffle, and free golf day/open house at Atlantis Golf Course.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the event. For information, visit ocvts foundation.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Phone Scams On The Rise Again

By Kimberly Bosco TOMS RIVER — Have you received a call from someone claiming to be from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department recently? The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents against scam callers on the rise once again, advising all to be wary of callers requesting money.

A May 8 post from the department stated: “We are letting the public know that there once again is a large increase in phone scams. We urge you not to agree on any solicitations over the phone and report any illegal activity to your local law enforcement. Any concerns can be addressed to our office at 732 929 2044 or 732 349 2010.”

Not only are these scam callers soliciting money, but they are also claiming to be calling from the Sheriff’s Office.

“Anyone that receives a phone call from a Lieutenant Alexander, he does not work for our office and do not accept any offers over the phone,” stated the department.

A similar scam call incident occurred

back in January 2019 where the scam callers were requesting residents pay fines for missing jury duty. This scam yielded over $250,000 from victims.

To avoid becoming a victim of a scam call: • Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize.

• Don’t call back numbers you don’t recognize.

• Don’t confirm any personal information over the phone.

• Don’t return calls that claim to be from the IRS, the Social Security Administration, your bank or a local police or sheriff’s department. If you are worried, look up the phone number for the agency. Do not call back a number left on voicemail.

Be wary about anyone calling on the phone about any emergency involving a family member or friend. Get a phone number to call back, then verify the whereabouts and safety of the person the call is about.

• Change your voicemail message to withhold your name or other personal information.

LA Fitness, Homesense To Open In Ocean County

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Two new businesses were announced to be part of the Ocean County Mall redevelopment: LA Fitness and Homesense.

These spots will take up residence in the retail hub portion of the mall, being constr ucted where Sears used to be.

They will be across from the BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant that is currently under construction. The restaurant is expected to be open for the summer.

The LA Fitness is expected to open in the beginning of 2020. It will have 34,000 square feet, including a swim-

ming pool and other amenities.

Homesense is scheduled for the second half of 2020, according to the mall’s press release. The retail spot sells such things as furniture, lighting, rugs, art, and décor.

“We are committed to reinvesting in the proper ty including the look and feel of the center and LA Fitness and Homesense will be great additions,” said Tara Melodick, Mall Manager at Ocean Count y Mall. The mall will remain opened throughout the redevelopment and the entire project is scheduled to be completed by mid 2020.

Get A Taste Of Seaside Heights On Restaurant Tour

By Kimberly Bosco SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Love trying new foods? Maybe the occasional night on the town? Join in for A Taste of Seaside Heights on June 6, where you can tour and try samples at 10 of the shore’s unique restaurants.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County.

Tickets are $35 per person and are available through Big Brothers Big Sisters at bbbsoc.org/events or by calling 732-5053400. Must be 21 or older to attend.

A Taste of Seaside Heights will take you to Free Range, Genevieve’s, Hemingway’s, Hooks, Klee’s Bar and Grill, Ohana, Park Seafood, PJ’s Place, Santeria, and Spicy Cantina.

Drink and eat to your heart’s desire

without worry! There will be a free shuttle bus taking you around to each of the restaurants. You can catch the bus at the Seaside Heights municipal parking lot at the Route 37 and Sumner Ave. entrance to town. There, you will also park and check in any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

As you travel through to each new restaurant, make sure to get your “passport” stamped. This will serve as an entry in a drawing for one of two prize baskets.

Many of the restaurants will also give each participant a coupon redeemable for savings on a later visit.

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Some people have SUPER HEARING — sort of. True super hearing would make you miserable: Loud sounds would be even louder, and you could hear all the noises in your neighbors’ houses at once. But some people are sensitive to certain aspects of hearing: Some hear very quiet sounds, others very high pitches, and some can tell whether sound arrives at each ear at a different time.

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

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You may unknowingly be hurting your teeth with everyday things, for example drinking kombucha. Enamel is the protective hard coating on the outside of your teeth and when it comes off, tooth erosion occurs and cavities form.

Several health articles have come out recently, warning about kombucha and its potentially detrimental effects on teeth. The same enamel damage can be done by eating citrus fruits, drinking fruit juice, drinking coffee, carbonated water or soda. Protect your teeth if you love these drinks: Drink water afterwards to rinse and neutralize all the acid. Find unsweetened brands and don’t sip it all day. Drink your kombucha (or other acidic drink) very quickly. Wait 30 minutes to brush your teeth because your enamel is most vulnerable when it has just been exposed to acidic beverages and brushing it may aggravate the enamel at its weakest moment. So rinse with water immediately after drinking, and then brush your teeth 30 minutes later.

These 9 Factors Can Also Ruin Your Teeth: 1. Antihistamines. They have anti-cholinergic side effects which cause dry mouth through the reduction of saliva production.

But it’s the saliva that helps control bacterial growth in your mouth and saliva contains compounds that allow for re-mineralization (strengthening) of your teeth.

2. Biting Fingernails. This can crack or splinter enamel, especially if it’s been primed by acidic drinks, and therefore weak to begin with.

3. Brushing Your Teeth Immediately.

Scrubbing your dental enamel right after drinking anything acidic can hurt the enamel.

4. Drinking Coffee or Wine. It stains your teeth and makes you look older. The trouble is that routinely whitening them with peroxide strips isn’t so great either.

5. Osteoporosis Medications. Some of these drugs have been shown to have a detrimental impact on jaw bone, especially in patients who have had their teeth pulled.

6. Fruit drinks and juice boxes. The kids love these things, but again, the fruit juices are very acidic, and full of sugar so it’s a twofold blow upon their developing teeth!

7. Xerostomia. This is the term for dry mouth and low salivary flow, which can be caused by medications as well as some disorders. This can be caused by a multitude of conditions among them, pre-diabetes, diabetes, stroke, thrush, Candida, Alzheimer’s disease, Sjogren’s syndrome or hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone).

8. Snoring or Sleep Apnea. It causes you to sleep with your mouth open and this leads to dry mouth, and this can cause your enamel to suffer from the lack of saliva.

9. Reflux. Your stomach acid is way more corrosive than soda, kombucha, fruit juice and sparkling water! When you have reflux, the stomach acid which has a pH of 2 flows up your esophagus and may get into your mouth and hurt your teeth.

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Around The Jersey Shore NJ Heads Into Wildfire Season: What You Need To Know

─Photos courtesy New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection The recent Spring Hill wildfire in the Pinelands region remains under investigation.

By Kimberly Bosco On the heels of the Spring Hill forest fire that blazed through more than 11,000 acres of the Pinelands in Burlington County recently, the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service is speaking out to inform residents on what they do and what to expect when it comes to fighting fires.

The Spring Hill fire sparked up a little less than a month ago on March 30, 2019. As the most significant forest fire we have seen this year, the blaze burnt through 11,600 acres of forest in Washington and Woodland Townships.

Shawn Judy, Assistant Division B Firewarden, said that the fire’s cause is still under investigation.

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Terminology Before delving into any new topic, it is beneficial to know the terminology. Trevor Raynor of the State Forest Fire Service fleshed out some of the common terms thrown around when people talk about forest fires.

When you hear a fire described as “contained,” this means that “forward progress has stopped but it has the potential to escape,” said Raynor.

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A fire that is “out” is not usually labeled as such until the area sees a major rainfall, Raynor explained. “Out” fires signify that there is ( Forest - See Page 24)

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Continued From Page 22 no active smoking or burning on any branches, stumps, etc. in the wildfire area.

Wildfires are not typically reported until they become significant. According to DEP Assistant Commissioner for Natural and Historic Resources Ray Bukowski, a significant fire is one that has reached 50 acres or more, or is a threat to the structures near it.

A 100 acre fire signifies a “major fire.”

Prescribed Burning Over the past few weeks you might have noticed fire officials stationed along the roadside while a blaze heats up along the forest floor on major thoroughfares such as Route 539 or Route 72. This is called prescribed burning.

“By using fire as a tool…that ultimately helps us to suppress fire,” and prevent fire from spreading, said State Forest Fire Service Firewarden Greg McLaughlin.

While this may sound a bit backwards, the forest fire service is actually helping our forests.

Prescribed burning season takes place from October 15 to March 15, said McLaughlin.

This year, the forest fire service extended that time frame by a few weeks, making it a very successful one. The goal is to perform prescribed burning on approximately 20,000 acres of forest each year. This year saw 22,600 acres, he added.

These controlled burns are small, according to McLaughlin; about 75 percent reach a

maximum of only 10 acres or less.

Prescribed burns target “ladder fuels” in order to eliminate the starting point for wildfires.

Ladder fuels refer to the vegetation along the forest floor that allows a fire to travel upward from the ground, to low tree branches on canopy trees, to tree tops, McLaughlin said.

Picture a fire starting in the shrubbery and spreading up tree trunks and branches –the name “ladder” fuels is a visualization of the process.

“We’re trying to break that connection,” said McLaughlin.

And it is no coincidence that the State Forest Fire Service chooses fall and springtime to perform these prescribed burns. Spring and fall seasons are peak wildfire season.

Peak Wildfire Season According to McLaughlin, the spring wildfire season is much busier than the fall due to factors like humidity, heat, and wind.

In springtime, humidity is down which means foliage is dryer or has the potential to dry up quicker. The weather begins to heat up but the trees remain leafless, allowing for the sun to penetrate further into the forest. These are risk factors that combine to create what McLaughlin called a “high fire danger” day.

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Laughlin. If the index indicates increasing dryness over time, “we will put out people actively patrolling the woods.”

Normally, they will have people stationed in fire lookout towers to monitor from above. In the event of a high fire danger day, there will also be patrols on the ground.

The forest fire service builds all of their equipment in-house so that it is specialized to get into those tricky, hard-to-get-to spots in the woods in order to put out a fire. It is only for 35 days in the springtime that the department outsources for extra materials.

During this time, the forest fire service spends approximately $250,000 to afford aircrafts that can dump water on a fire. When it is peak time for wildfires, they need all hands on deck and then some.

Springtime is much more likely to see the spark of wildfires than summer, McLaughlin explained, because summer has more humidity and more rainfall. The wetness doesn’t allow the leaves to dry out as quickly.

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As for this year, that is not the case. The department saw five reportable wildfires on April 23, 2019 alone.

In New Jersey, 95 percent of wildfires are caused by people, Bukowski said. The forest fire service is simply trying to spread awareness to the public about the reality of wildfires and wildfire prevention in order to reduce the overall risk.

Bukowski advises residents, “if you see smoke, or fire trucks, or fire personnel…have courtesy” and be aware.

“We want people to enjoy the outdoors but we [also] want to keep people safe and our forests green,” he added.

“Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” As we head into 2019’s official wildfire season, it is important to note that this year also marks 75 years of wildfire prevention with the 75th anniversary of Smoky the Bear.

Smoky the Bear is the forest fire service’s national mascot who touts the famed catch phrase, “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.”

While you yourself might not be a firefighter working to ward off major wildfires this season, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent fires from starting in your own backyard.

As Bukowski stated, 95 percent of fires are caused by people.

For more information on prevention how-to’s or the NJ State Forest Fire Service, visit state. nj.us/dep/parksandforests/fire/aboutus.html.

2019 Fires & Prevention This year to date, the State Forest Fire Service has responded to 331 fires. Of this number, only four or five were considered “significant” fires, said Bukowski (one of which was Spring Hill).

This number is significantly higher than what the department saw this time last year, which was approximately 200 fires (year to date).

This was due in part to the fact that “last year was the wettest year on record,” Bukowski

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Ocean County College Jazz Band In Concert TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Jazz Band will perform on May 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts.

This talented, creative, versatile, and entertaining 14-piece band, directed by Ocean County College music professor, Dave Marowitz, makes its third appearance on the main stage at the Grunin Cen-

ter, powered by a 8-piece horn section, a 5-piece rhythm section, and vocalist. They will perform swing, soul jazz, hard bop, vocalese, jazz funk, smooth jazz, fusion, and music influenced by free jazz. You’ll hear original arrangements, exiting jazz soloists and an original touch to everything they do.

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Exercise with Ease TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be conducting an Exercise with Ease program for people looking to increase their stamina and get moving.

Cla s se s a r e held at t he P rog r a m Room, Parks Administration Off ice, 1198 Bandon Road in Toms River. A certified instructor will teach the class.

The Exercise with Ease class is offered Mondays and Fr idays for $40 to the instructor, $5 for registration.

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5/27), program #133544-3B. Another session runs June 21-July 15, program #133544-3C. To register, send a check made payable to the “County of Ocean” to Ocean Cou nt y Parks and Recreation, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.

Please bring a check the first day for the instr uctor. Please provide name, address and daytime telephone number.

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ATLANTIC CITY – “Women, 60+: experienced enough to do the right thing, yet young enough to enjoy more!”, is the theme for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2019. Harrah’s Resort Hotel & Casino will host the annual event on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in the Superstar Theater at 1 p.m.

The Pageant began in 1971, and is the search for that gracious lady, 60 and over, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all Senior Americans.

There are four Judging Categories which include: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent, and Judges Interview. After winning the State title, the Queen becomes the delegate from New Jersey, who will participate in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2019. The National Pageant will be held in October at Resorts.

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By Jennifer Peacock MANCHESTER – Nearly 30 acres are being added to the county’s open space roster in town.

Manchester Township is donating 29.6 acres along the Toms River, off Ridgeway Road and around the perimeter of Pine Lake Park, to the county for its open space program. The Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee recommended the acceptance of this donation to the Board of Chosen Freeholders, which approved the donation at its May 1 meeting.

Previously, in 2007, the county and township entered into an agreement that included a donation of 17 acres adjacent to county-preserved property.

“That was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances,” Freeholder Director Virginia E. Haines said. “The township has now agreed to donate the original lots plus the additional 12 acres.”

This acquisition will connect three Natural Lands Trust Funds preserves totaling 86.5 acres along the Toms River, Haines said.

Manchester Business Administrator Donna Markulic said that back in 2007, the township received $650,000 from the county to purchase open space. Specifically, the township purchased property from Ciba-Geigy and gave the county an easement on that property. The township also agreed to donate lots in Pine Lake Park that bordered that Ciba-Geigy property, but that never happened.

“…The Supervising Planner of Ocean County contacted us recently, since we were currently working with them on donating property for the [Ocean County] Park, and asked to resurrect that agreement. The numerous lots…border on the east side of Pine Lake park and are all wetlands and unbuildable,” Markulic said in an email to The Manchester Times. “They will be deed restricted as Open Space and listed on the Recreational and Open Space Inventory overseen by Green Acres through the DEP.” The park that she mentioned will be on land along routes 571 and 547 that borders Jackson. The county plans to build its 28th park on 120 developable acres there.

The Natural Lands Trust program is dedicated to protecting open space in Ocean County. The fund was approved by Ocean County voters in 1997, and established a 1.2-cent tax to fund land acquisitions.

The program generates about $8 million per year.

A nine-member advisory committee, established in 1998, nominates properties for the Freeholders to consider. The county both purchases land and accepts donations of land.

Freeholder director Gerry Little has said that in a county that’s 408,000 acres, about 60 percent of it is permanently protected against development through Pinelands, state parks and 21,000 acres preserved through the natural lands and farmlands programs.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 18 - may 24

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep a cool head. The things that are making you angry may ultimately prove to be of no importance. Stay focused on your own life and avoid being overly critical of others. Focus on securing your financial situation in the week ahead.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Carve out your own niche in the world. In the upcoming week you feel your best when you have the freedom to do what pleases you when you feel the urge. Take care of yourself and enjoy your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): All knowledge is useful. There’s no telling when a valuable bit of information could come in handy so keep your mind open to new experiences. Take the time to listen to the ideas of others in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Good things come to those who wait. Be patient and save your funds until you can afford the best quality when it comes to something you really need. Small sacrifices could help balance the budget this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sometimes it’s best to keep comments to yourself. Differing opinions are what make the world interesting so stay open to the views of others. Maintain harmony by trying to see things from someone else’s perspective this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be tactful and sympathetic as this week unfolds. Be considerate of someone’s feelings, pointing out shortcomings could make you seem harsh or overly critical. Just a few kind words could boost someone’s confidence.

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By Wolfgang Puck If there’s one important cooking lesson I learned from my mother, it’s that you can always do little things to make a recipe you like into something even better. Thinking back to afternoons spent watching her at work in our home kitchen, I can see her always tasting and adjusting seasonings, often quickly improvising based on a seasonal ingredient or simply some sudden inspiration she had.

The results, needless to say, were always delicious. It’s her early influence, and the delicious food both she and my grandmother made, that played a big role in my career path to becoming a chef.

So, I’m happy to share a new version of a recipe I often ate as a child in my mother’s kitchen; one that often evolved based on available ingredients and my mother’s whim. The recipe is for a traditional Austrian dish called Kaiserschmarren (literally, the Emperor’s shreds or mess).

The name describes the fact that, fancy though it looks when it comes out of the oven, this fluffy hybrid of a souffle and a pancake is traditionally torn into rough pieces for serving. I’m sure that my mother loved to serve it to us children not only because it was delicious but also because of its versatility. She could make for dessert or as an economical one-dish supper.

In that versatile spirit, I would like to suggest that you prepare Kaiserschmarren for Mother’s Day, as a breakfast or brunch main dish, a light supper or a special dessert.

Mother always served Kaiserschmarren with some sort of fresh fruit compote: apples in autumn or winter, for example, or plump berries in springtime or summer. That’s one great example of the way she often improvised.

Following my mother’s example, I’ve gone on evolving the Kaiserschmarren recipe she handed down to me. Over the years, I’ve added more eggs to make it even less like a pancake and more like a souffle. The recipe here even differs from a version I shared eight years ago, now containing a slightly higher proportion of egg whites to yolks for even fluffier results (plus a touch of cream of tartar to help stabilize those beaten whites), and a touch of vanilla for more flavor.

To make this version extra special, I’ve also decided to feature fresh cherries in the compote instead of the strawberries I often use. Right now, you should be able to find cherries in many farmers’ markets and food stores; if not, you could always switch back to berries.

I hope you’ll add this to your own recipe book.

My mom would have been pleased to know it!

KAISERSCHMARREN WITH FRESH CHERRY COMPOTE Serves 6 to 8 For the Kaiserschmarren: 1/2 cup (125 mL) seedless raisins 6 tablespoons dark rum 2 cups (500 mL) creme fraiche 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar, divided, plus extra for coating

8 large eggs, separated 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch kosher salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, for coating For the cherry compote: 4 cups (1 L) pitted fresh cherries 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1/4 cup (60 ml) granulated sugar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar, for serving Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425 F (220 C). Meanwhile, put the raisins and rum in a small bowl and leave the raisins to plump for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain off excess rum, reserving 1 tablespoon of rum.

Put the creme fraiche, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the sugar, the egg yolks, plumped raisins, the 1 tablespoon rum and the vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Whisk until blended. Sprinkle in the flour, stir, and set aside.

Put the egg whites in a large, clean mixing bowl.

Add the cream of tartar and salt. With a hand-held electric mixer on medium speed and clean beaters, beat the whites until thick and foamy. Then, still beating, gradually sprinkle in the remaining 1 cup (250 mL) sugar. Continue beating until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted out.

With a large spoon, drop a generous dollop of the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk batter.

With a flexible rubber spatula, gently fold the whites into the batter to lighten it. Spoon the remaining meringue over the batter and gently but thoroughly fold it in.

With a brush or clean fingers, spread the butter inside a medium-sized ovenproof skillet to coat it evenly. Evenly sprinkle in enough additional granulated sugar to coat the butter, turning the pan for even distribution; then, gently tap out any excess sugar.

With the spatula, gently scrape the batter into the prepared skillet and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven until the mixture puffs up and turns golden brown on top, and it feels springy when very gently and quickly touched at its center, 10 to 12 minutes.

While the souffle bakes, make the cherry compote: In a nonreactive skillet, stir together the pitted cherries, orange juice and zest, granulated sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Cook over medium-low heat just until heated through and the cherries have begun to give up some of their juices, stirring to help the sugar dissolve and mashing a few of the cherries to help thicken the sauce, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.

To serve, divide the compote among 6 to 8 serving plates. With a large serving spoon, scoop up large dollops of the souffle, distributing it evenly on top of the compote. Dust generously with confectioners’ sugar. 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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