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By Jennifer Peacock TOMS RIVER – Do you hate your job, and the people at it? The narrator just finished t el l i ng h is re a de r s that his boss is something that rhymes with “brother trucker.” This boss’s off icial title, more bureaucratic and possibly more ridiculous, is “Director in Charge of Revenue Savings.” The boss likes to make people suffer and doesn’t spare even his own family members from his vindictiveness.

“But I’m smarter than your average broom pusher. Well, smarter than most of the teachers and administrators in this dump, let’s put it that way. If I’ve learned anything from years toiling away in this place, it’s that each decision you make affects your future. Or rather, make sure you think three or four moves ahead of everybody.”

But this boss, Mr. Sanders, is just one of many. As the narrator

| July 27, 2019

Stafford Shows Support For New Police Captain

–Photo by Kimberly Bosco On July 16, Captain Vaughn was sworn in

by Mayor Gregory Myhre at the township council meeting.

–Photos by Jennifer Peacock (Above) Author J.R. Warnet spent the morning drinking coffee and talking about his new book, “The Day I Clean My Last Toilet.”

By Kimberly Bosco STAFFORD – On July 16, the Stafford Township Police Department swore in its newest captain: Captain James Vaughn.

(Captain - See Page 6)

tells us, when you’re the school janitor, everyone is your boss. In the evolutionary pool of the public school system, janitors are the pond scum - no, no, lower than pond scum - on the chain.

It’s the microcosmic dystopia n sat i re i n “The Day I Clean My Last Toilet,” the first

Kevin Williams Marks 40 Years As Voice Of Ocean County Sports

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Market Strong For Local Oysters

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Oyster farming is taking off on Barnegat Bay, with a demand for them so high that growers can’t keep up, said the operators of the Barnegat Oyster Collective, a distribution and advocacy organization for oyster farmers.

Scott Lennox and Matt Gregg, both 35, are New Jersey natives who were roommates at the University of Rhode Island. Oyster farming is a thriving industry in Rhode Island, so they learned about (Oysters - See Page 5)

–Photo by Chris Lundy Kevin Williams in the studio.

–Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn These fully grown oysters, being held by oyster farmer Tommy Burke, are ready to sell.

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Author’s:

Continued From Page 1 novel-length work from author and Toms River native J.R. Warnet. Warnet, 37, a graduate of Stockton University, has degrees in creative writing, general education and marine environmental science. Its setting and nameless narrator, “The Janitor” (no relation to the Scrubs character*, whose name was eventually revealed in the season eight finale), point to bigger realities outside institutional bureaucracy. “[The story] is about what can happen in a job that you work at for so many years and you need to spice things up a bit,” Warnet said.

Writing the book was medicine for him.

He started it back in the early aughts, not aiming for a book per se, but a way to re-

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lease his creativity while struggling through health problems, college, a full-time and second job.

“I needed a creative outlet, to try to put things down on paper. An artist will paint.

A musician will write songs. I needed a way to put things out there, so I started writing satire, fiction. I needed to put something on paper so I didn’t go stir crazy.”

His fictional janitor graduated college and found there were no jobs waiting for him. The promises attached to the degree evaporated.

So he stayed in a job, and stayed in a job, and stayed in a job he hated, to make ends meet.

Two of Warnet’s writerly heroes - novelist Stephen King and memoirist David Sedaris started their work lives as janitors. Warnet has also worked in the custodial arts for more than 20 years. Does anyone really know the school janitor? They emerge at the end of things: end of lunch, end of the assembly, end of the day, and end of the school year. What is their point of view of jobs and life and messes?

“Nobody really knows the school janitor. They go unseen. You might see them but you don’t interact with them. There’s a nostalgia in that, in society, that you’re not supposed to interact with the janitor. Or, this person is obviously doing this for a reason. They can’t work anywhere else. So I thought it would be interesting to see things from that point of view.”

The novel started as vignettes, little glimpses in time of a janitor’s day interacting with staff and students at some nondescript Ocean County school. The reader sees The Janitor’s compassionate side with down-on-their-luck underlings; his taking down Mr. Sanders’ right-hand man that involves Ancestry.com

and Guinness; his receiving sage advice from a jaded union lifer who told him not to be a “dumbass loser.” He might be a loser, but he’s a three-steps-ahead loser.

Warnet never had one particular job on his Curriculum Vitae that birthed The Janitor, or the book.

“A lot of people have to go to school or go to trade school. They’re ready to take on the world. And when they leave college or trade school, there are 10,000 people waiting for one job. So people have to take odds-and-ends jobs to get by. People work jobs they’re severely overqualified for, but they still have to do it.

Everybody’s got health insurance they need.

You get to a point where you have to make certain sacrifices to get by, and you do it,” Warnet said. “Some people wake up every day loving their job, other people don’t. But both still have to do their jobs.”

In a 2014 interview with Maclean’s, comedian and author Martin Short said this about comedy: “Comedy is so subjective. If you trip and fall down, some people will laugh and some people will say ‘Oh, physical comedy is so pedestrian.’ Some people look at Three Stooges as lowbrow; some people consider them artists.

No one is wrong. It’s just a personal take.”

Warnet let his own sense of humor guide his writing, although The Janitor thinks himself a tragic figure.

“If it makes me laugh and I can’t stop laughing, I know it’s going to be good. For the longest time I’ve watched stand-up comedians. I’ve always had a bit of a dark sense of humor.

When I would write and read it out loud, I would try to get the character’s voice. I would read it aloud and if it sounded funny, I would

work with it. If it didn’t, I would scratch it and edit it and try something else.”

His book has gotten solid reviews on Amazon. com. “I couldn’t put this book down. The first few chapters I laughed my butt off and the last few chapters, I was captured by the crazy characters and couldn’t wait to see how it was going to end. Pick up this book if you are looking to laugh! Such a page turner!” one reader praised.

Warnet has been giving readings at Barnes & Noble bookstores. His next book signing is at the Menlo Park store July 27. Details aren’t solid yet but he has a radio interview in the work with a New York City station in early August. He’s also recording an audio version of his book, and a second book told through The Janitor’s eyes.

“A lot of people find a lot of humor in the book, and it’s a different angle that they’re very receptive to,” Warnet said. And his audience he meets encompasses all sorts, not just disillusioned college grads with mortgage-sized student loans living in their childhood bedrooms. He agrees that not everyone will find “The Day I Clean My Last Toilet” funny or appreciate and understand its often rough language. That’s okay. He wants people struggling to find work or find fulfilling, full-time work to laugh at the absurdities.

“The days of working your dream job are over. You always have to make money somehow. We’ll just hit the lottery, which is what I’ve been trying as well.”

Or, you could buy his book. It’s available online on Amazon.com and BN.com. Check with local brick and mortar bookstores for availability. *Glenn Matthews

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Oysters:

Continued From Page 1 it while at school and came back home and decided to start a farm, Lennox said.

“There was nothing in New Jersey, especially in Barnegat Bay, so we started out supersmall-time. Our first operation was a rented boat slip at Beaton’s Boatyard,” he said. “We had our first harvest in October 2012, right before Sandy. Then we got crushed.”

The men spent the next few years reassessing how to go forward. They decided they needed to diversify their location and their method of farming.

“The most important thing was, we couldn’t be the only ones doing this. We needed savvy baymen and baywomen to also be growing in the bay,” Lennox said. “Any other successful areas have a bunch of people doing it and teaching each other how to grow.”

All underwater land is owned by the state, so in order to procure an area for oyster farming the men had to lease it from New Jersey. The leases are cheap, less than $100 a year, but when other costs are factored in, such as survey and permitting fees, licenses, insurance and more, the cost could go as high as $1,000 a year per acre, he said.

“The DEP [Department of Environmental Protection] only allows the growing of oysters in the most pristine areas, which are regularly monitored by the state,” Lennox said.

“They also do not allow oyster farms where there is an existing population of hard clams, or near areas of large populations of eelgrass,” he said. “It’s an arduous process, and it can take about four years from the idea to a harvest.”

The Southern Ocean Times, July 27, 2019, Page 5 Lennox and Gregg, who had full time jobs as a high school science teacher and in the music industry, respectively, quit their day jobs and spend about 100 hours a week tending to their own oyster farm, “Forty North Oyster Farm,” which includes growing areas just south of the Mantoloking Bridge in Brick; in Barnegat Light; and Little Egg Harbor.

The lease in Brick includes about 20 acres.

Only about five acres are currently being used for oyster farming, and some of that space was given to other oyster farmers, which include commercial fishermen, clammers, a restaurant group, and even a landscaper who grows the oysters as a side business, he said.

“One main guy, Tommy Burke, has done the most to keep up good relations with the other users,” Lennox said.

Burke, 24, was born and raised on Barnegat Bay in a waterfront neighborhood behind Beaton’s Boatyard. He attended Ocean County College for two years and got his four-year degree from Rutgers. He started his oyster farm, “Sloop Point Oyster,” while he was a student at OCC. The young oyster farmer also has about 20 acres at the Brick location and raises two types of oysters: Sloop Point and Old Barney Salts which vary in flavor and shape.

“There are many different methods of farming oysters, but you start with seeds, which are just a few millimeters and are essentially baby oysters,” Burke explained.

The seeds can be purchased at hatcheries located along the coast from Florida to Maine.

He bought his from Cape Cod Oyster Company, which raise the seeds from a “spat” stage to planting size.

“Then I plant them,” he said. Oysters take between 18 months and two years to grow, depending on the seed and the weather Burke said.

At the Brick location, where the water is five to eight feet deep, Burke grows oysters on shelves that are attached to black floats. The shelves have suspended square plastic mesh shelves which provide a home for the oysters to grow.

He has separate fields of oysters that are different stages of growth.

In Barnegat Light, where the water is more shallow, he grows the oysters in bottom cages.

“Oysters feed off plankton, and each oyster can filter 50 gallons of water a day,” he said.

Burke said the oyster growing business operates 12 months a year.

Once the water temperature reaches 50 degrees, usually around Thanksgiving, oysters go dormant until the water goes back above 50

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Sometimes in the winter Burke has to break the ice to get to the oysters, which is challenging but can also be nice, he said.

“I’m in the groove, I’m making a living and enjoying it as well,” said Burke.

The oyster farmers pool their oysters together and sell them, Lennox said. This year they harvested about 1.5 million oysters in Barnegat Bay, with an estimated 250,000 harvested from the Brick location alone.

“There is an endless list and an endless demand of restaurants and retail stores who want to buy oysters, Lennox said. “We can’t see the ceiling - we can never fulfill the demand. It’s an amazing place to grow oysters and it’s a fortunate product to market in the tri-state area.”

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Captain:

Continued From Page 1 Surrounded by family and fellow brothers in blue, Captain Vaughn was sworn in

by Mayor Gregory Myhre at the township council meeting.

Police Chief Thomas Dellane noted that approximately half of the entire Stafford police force was present for Vaughn’s swearing in, along with a sizeable crowd of friends and family members, “which I think is a testament to you.”

Captain Vaugh n began his career with Stafford Police in August of 1998, transferring from the Ocean Township Police Department (Waretown). In June of 2007, he was promoted to sergeant.

In July of 2013, he was promoted to lieutenant.

“Looks like all his activity here is in the summer months so I guess that’s his luckiest time, so we’ll continue the trend,” joked Chief Dellane.

Captain Vaughn has worn many hats during his 24-year career, serving as patrolman, traffic safety officer, lieutenant, as well as becoming a Certified Public Manager in 2017, which is a rigorous nine-month class in budgeting, finance, and management, according to Chief Dellane.

Captain Vaughn is also a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

“He is a great patriot in that regard as well,” said Chief Dellane.

In addition, he has earned high honors in education, receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State University, as well as two Master’s degrees in Administrative Science and Cyber and Homeland Security Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

“Well deserved Captain...Congratulations!!!” read a post from the Stafford Township Police Department.

Vaughn was swor n in as Captain, f lanked by his supportive wife Colleen, his son and his daughter.

“I am truly humbled by all of this, thank you,” said Captain Vaugh, thanking friends, family, and colleagues in the audience. “Special thanks to my wife, Colleen, you’ve always been there…it’s hard being the family of a law enforcement off icer…but you’ve been there every step of the way.”

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Lawmakers: School Cuts In Adopted State Budget Are Unconscionable CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove

TRENTON – Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove lambasted the deep and painful school funding cuts to local

school districts in the recently adopted FY 2020 State Budget that was passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Murphy.

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sued the following statement: “Students, education professionals, parents and taxpayers in our area will pay a heavy price for Trenton’s unwillingness to admit that the state’s school funding formula is fundamentally flawed and politicized.

“For all the empty rhetoric and grandstanding about fairness and fully funding public education, the State Budget passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Murphy cuts funding to school dis-

tricts in our area, including Superstorm Sandy-impacted districts. Like many of our constituents, we found this to be unconscionable. That’s why we voted against the State Budget and legislation appropriating millions of dollars to cover the legal costs for illegal aliens facing deportation.

“Unquestionably, it’s a continuation and expansion of the longstanding but failed education policy that treats suburban and rural areas disparately in terms of school funding. As

urban areas continue to receive a windfall of funding teachers, parents and taxpayers in school districts that had their funding cut will be lectured by a tone-deaf Trenton on how to do more with less.

“The rolling impact of a second consecutive year of school funding cuts is already being felt by virtue of the fact that school districts are laying off teachers and other positions.

As always, we stand with our constituents in demanding reform that takes politics out

of how our schools are funded by the state.”

In an effort to build a coalition of concerned citizens who are demanding that the State’s school funding formula be reformed to more effectively serve the needs of residents, our delegation has started an online “Save our Schools” petition which allows persons to actively engage in this critical policy debate.

The online petition can be signed at: senatenj.com/saveourschools/.

Murphy: State Sues IRS Over Deduction Limit Imposed On Charity

TRENTON – Acting to protect state taxpayers from the Trump Administration’s repeated efforts to unfairly target them, Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Treasury Department.

Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, the lawsuit seeks to strike down a new IRS rule that would prevent New Jersey residents from obtaining a full federal charitable deduction whenever they contribute to local governments and other qualifying institutions and receive tax credits in return.

The federal government began targeting states like New Jersey two years ago when it enacted a 2017 tax overhaul that placed, for the first time, a $10,000 cap on the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). The SALT cap disproportionately harmed taxpayers in New Jersey, Connecticut, and New York.

At the time, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin – named as a defendant in the lawsuit – confirmed that the SALT deduction cap was intended to “send a message” to states like New Jersey that they would need to change their tax policies.

To ease the burden of New Jersey taxpayers, Governor Murphy signed S1893/A3499 into law, which allowed residents to make charitable contributions to qualifying local institutions, and to receive

partial tax credits of up to 90 percent against their local property tax bills when they did so.

At least 33 states have developed over 100 charitable contributions programs, similar to the one established by S1893/ A3499, that provide a state or local tax benefit in return for a charitable contribution to a qualifying entity under Section 170(c). These programs incentivize individuals to donate to causes ranging from natural resource preservation and aid for higher education to domestic violence shelters.

The IRS consistently treated charitable contributions made pursuant to these programs as fully deductible under federal tax law.

But when New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut decided to establish such programs, the IRS changed its mind, and issued a new rule aimed at nullifying the tax benefit New Jersey was making available to charitable givers. The Final Rule requires taxpayers to subtract the value of any state and local tax credits they receive for charitable giving from their federal charitable contribution deduction.

The requirement is unprecedented in the 101-year history of the charitable deduction, and flies in the face of prior IRS policy statements and tax court rulings on the issue.

The New Jersey-led lawsuit describes IRS’s action as a “radical break” from historic precedent, and describes the rule as arbitrary, outside the agency’s statutory authority,

and a violation of the federal Administrative Procedures Act. In addition to being unlawful, the complaint asserts, the rule threatens economic harm to New Jersey and other states by discouraging charitable giving, and by depriving such local entities as school districts, municipalities, and counties of important funding. Indeed, because the law signed by Governor Murphy does not provide dollar-for-dollar tax credits, contributions made pursuant to that program would yield a net increase in local revenues, which local governments could use on vital services like education.

“This is another unfair attack on our states coming out of Washington,” said Attorney General Grewal. “These tax credit programs were fine when 33 states had them. But when New Jersey, New York and Connecticut followed suit, the IRS adopted brand new rules to shut them down.

As I promised when the IRS first proposed this rule, we’re taking the IRS to court to fight back.”

The states of New York and Connecticut joined the lawsuit, which Governor Murphy and Attorney General Grewal announced at the South Orange Fire Department.

“This is not a fight we asked for, but it is one we are proud to wage - on behalf of our taxpayers, and the countless others in our fellow states who are realizing now that they are financial collateral damage to the Trump administration’s rank politicization of the tax

code,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We are committed to fighting Washington to end this unfair and unconstitutional tax on New Jersey’s taxpayers.”

“The Trump administration and the IRS are trying to undermine states’ efforts to protect our taxpayers against the unprecedented, unlawful and politically motivated capping of the SALT deduction,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo.

“The final IRS rule flies in the face of a century of federal tax law that says state choices to provide tax incentives for charitable donations do not

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affect the federal deductibility of those gifts. Our message to Mr. Trump and the IRS is simple: we look forward to seeing you in court.”

“The federal tax reforms approved by Congress were promoted as a tax cut, but in reality they’ve resulted in a tax hike for millions of citizens, including thousands here in Connecticut,” said Governor Ned Lamont. “This was a purely partisan bill and – let’s be frank – aimed directly at blue states like Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

It’s unfair, discriminatory, and

unconstitutional.”

“Our message to the IRS today is simple. No matter how many times you change your rules - from capping the SALT deduction to reversing your longstanding approach to charitable donations - we will challenge you in court,” said New Jersey Attorney General Grewal. “Our residents already pay more to the federal government than we get in return. That is why I remain committed to standing up for New Jersey taxpayers in the face of this onslaught coming out of Washington.”

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This completely free event features music from Ted Hammock and Jason Booth.

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Police Chief Takes Community Policing International

–Photo courtesy Barnegat Police BARNEGAT – Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain recently made a visit to Scotland alongside the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police for a professional development exchange with Police Scotland.

“One of the ways we stay at the forefront of policing is to constantly seek out better ways to deliver services to our community. Across the globe, there are hundreds of thousands of women and men in uniform facing challenges similar to the ones we see here at home. Like most things in life, the biggest opportunities for growth often lie in getting out of your comfort zone and seeking out diverse ideas and approaches.

“That is why I was so honored and excited to join the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police on its professional development exchange with Police Scotland.

“Through the candid exchange of successes, failures, strategies, and policing philosophies, we were able to gain valuable insights that will help us continue to innovate and improve the way we do things for our service population here at home.

“My sincere thanks to our sisters and brothers across the pond for their hospitality, openness, and genuine desire to grow through networking and exchange. Stay safe and crack on!” stated a post from Chief Germain.

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FORKED RIVER – A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser will be held on August 15, 5-8 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus to benefit The Wall Family & Jessie’s Fight Against Cancer.

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Lacey Junior Police Academy Begins

LACEY – On July 15, 25 eighth grade students began the Lacey Township Police Department’s Junior Police Academy. The four-day event allows the recruits to conduct a mock homicide investigation while in a police academy setting.

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National Night Out STAFFORD – Join Stafford Recreation for National Night Out on August 6, 5-8 p.m., the Stafford Township Police-Community Family Fun Night at Manahawkin Lake Park! Bring the whole family for a night of live music by the Impulsives, inflatables, food trucks, face painting, the Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta,

and a BMX Bike Demo!

This event is intended to support Drug, Alcohol and Crime Prevention in our community. Sponsored by the Stafford Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic Care, Atlantic Medical Imaging, AT&T-The Wireless Experience, the Rothman Institute & GCADA.

Stafford Lions Club 70th Anniversary Celebration STAFFORD – The Stafford Lions Club will host a 70th Anniversary Celebration on September 4, 6-10 p.m., at the Sea Oaks Country Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little

Egg Harbor. Cost is $50 per person. There will be a platinum sit down dinner, cash bar.

RSVP by August 10. For more information, call 914-522-2392.

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LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Join Angela Anderson from Long Beach Township and Paul Buterick of Mothflower Apiary for Discovery Friday educational tours and talks on

our essential Pollinators. This program will be held at the Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts and Science on Fridays, 10 a.m., until August 30.

Waretown Junior Fire Academy WARETOWN – Attention fellow firefighters!

The end of July begins the 4th year of the Waretown Volunteer Fire Company Junior Fire Academy. If your department would like to be

a part of this and showcase your department’s specialized skills (high-angle rescue, HazMat, Water Rescue, etc.), please email us at: WaretownJrFireAcademy@gmail.com.

Stafford Township Lions White Cane Fundraiser

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Lions Club will host a White Cane Fundraiser on August 10 at the Walmart in Manahawkin. All proceeds go towards

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Barnegat Library August Events

BARNEGAT – Join in for events at the Barnegat Library for August 2019. The library is located at 112 Burr Street, Barnegat, New Jersey. For information or to register: 609-6983331 or theoceancountylibrary.org. Please call or go online to register for all programs that read REG, and for movie information.

All Wednesdays: 6 – 8:30 p.m.: Teen Drop-in Gaming. Play Wii, WiiU, tabletop and card games. Drop in, ages 12 - 18.

August 1, 6:30 p.m.: Puppy Power. Come meet the Seeing Eye puppies of the Ocean County 4H Club and learn about the responsibility of raising a Seeing Eye puppy. REG 5+.

August 2, 12:30 p.m.: Galaxy in a Bottle.

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All Mondays, 1 p.m.: Monday Movies August 6, 12:30 p.m.: Silhouette Water Color Art. Come create watercolor art using beautiful templates. Ages 3 – 7. REG. August 6, 7 p.m.: Burr Street Book Café August 7, 12:30 p.m.: Paper Quilling Basics for Tweens Come learn the basic skills of paper quilling. Ages 7-12. REG. August 7, 7 p.m.: Teen Anime Club. Enjoy all things manga and anime. Drop in, ages 12 - 18.

August 8, 10, 22 and 24, 1 p.m.: EWE Knit and Crochet. Drop in with your own supplies.

August 15, 2:30 p.m.: Life in Space with the Franklin Institute. Explore the scientific and engineering challenges of living in space.

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Join us for songs, stories and a craft. Ages 3 – 5. REG. August 12 and 19, 1-4 p.m.: Drop-in Craft.

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August 13 and 20, 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Time.

Join us for a fun-filled half hour of stories, music, and fun. Ages 18 – 36 months. REG. August 13, 2 p.m.: Teen Self Defense.

An introduction to basic self-defense techniques, with a focus on teamwork and confidence-building activities. REG Ages 12 to 18.

August 14 and 28, 7 p.m.: Adult Writers Group. Hone your craft with like-minded adult writers.

August 15, 2:30 p.m.: Cattus Island Live Animal Talk. Learn about animals with a Cattus Island Naturalist, featuring real turtles and a snake. REG 5+.

August 16, 1 p.m.: Signs from the Universe.

Synchronicity Discover the amazing connection we all have with the universe. Experience the ever-present reality featuring the Magic of Amore. REG Ages 12-18.

August 20, 2 p.m.: Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. New members welcome; Copies available for pick-up at the Branch.

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August 23, 12:30 p.m.: Vorpols and Ozobots.

Teach Robots how to dance and learn how our robots work. Ages 8-12. REG. August 13, 11 a.m.: Cattus Island Presents…A lecturer from Cattus Island County Park will talk about the nature of Ocean County’s cranberry bogs. REG. August 27, 2-7 p.m.: Red Cross Blood Drive.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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Do You Get What You Pay For?

We have become more and more health conscious. Visits to the dentist, eye doctor and family doctor have increased dramatically. Unfortunately, visits to the audiologist for suspicion of hearing loss have decreased. Most people are so busy visiting their doctors they have a tendency to put off seeking hearing health care for at least several years. As a general guideline, if you are asking your family or friends to repeat information on a daily basis, you should seek the services of an audiologist and have your hearing completely evaluated.

Technology in the hearing aid world has dramatically blossomed. More and more individuals with hearing loss are interested in digital technology as opposed to conventional hearing aids, which are a thing of the past. A digital system incorporates listening from both ears through a computer which monitors speech sounds over a million times a second. Satisfaction studies clearly support the use of digital systems over conventional analog hearing aids. In my opinion, you get what you pay for.

Digital hearing systems incorporating multiple microphone technology, enhanced noise reduction capabilities, data

logging and/or artificial intelligence are strongly recommended over those first generation digital hearing systems. The smaller completely-in-the-canal digital hearing systems (i.e. almost invisible hearing aids) should not increase the cost of hearing instruments. The technology within the hearing instrument determines the cost. As a general rule of thumb, in my opinion, the smaller the hearing aid, the more problems you will have with it.

As a reminder, insist on a 30- to 75day trial period with all digital hearing systems. Since you have a greater investment, your expectations regarding communication improvement should be higher. In my opinion, some of the more advanced digital hearing systems are manufactured by Phonak, Siemens, Sonic Innovations, GN Resound and Oticon.

If you are asking people to repeat, turning the TV or radio louder than normal or if your family or friends are complaining that you have a hearing problem, I would strongly encourage you to have your hearing evaluated by an audiologist. If you are in need of amplification, remember that you always get what you pay for.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Some people eat nothing but fruit. They are called fruitarians. While I do not advocate this diet for everyone, I do see the virtues in fruits! I highly recommend you include fruits in your diet. The primary reason is they taste great, give you natural fiber and contain natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. This will tamp down some of the pain cytokines that your body has run amok with. Here are some fruits of the season, and the primary reason I recommend them.

Apricots Apricots are yellow-orange and the color comes from beta carotene which is a precursor to vitamin A. They also contain lutein and zeaxanthin. These are all useful for vision. Apricots have been studied for their beneficial role in fatty liver.

Pomegranates These fruits contain compounds that naturally lower your blood pressure. If you drink more than say a shot glass per day, and you’re also taking blood pressure medications, your numbers may go too low. Pomegranate juice has another helpful effect on the body in that is a natural, mild blood thinner.

Fig fruit.

Figs are now being studied for their ability to help with diabetes, as well as hypertension. They are high in potassium (and low in sodium) which means they can reduce blood pressure. Figs contain abscisic acid, which has been studied for its ability to help with carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar.

This fruit extract is in GlucoScript Max. Strawberries Strawberries are red from the anthocyanins. These gorgeous fruits contain ferulic acid have been shown to have a remarkably high scavenging activity toward chemically

generated radicals, thus making them effective in inhibiting oxidation of human LDLs Blackberries These contain antibacterial compounds that are thought to help with gum disease.

They also contain lot of quercetin and ellagic acid which taken together act as very strong free-radical scavengers and protect your cells from DNA damage. This could be helpful if you have a history of cancer.

Grapefruits This fruit can help with appetite suppression and may be useful as an adjunctive to your weight loss program and exercise regimen.

It can spark more production of cholecystokinin which is a ‘stop sign’ for eating.

Grapefruit rind (and orange rind) contain a lot of naringen, a compound that causes a bitter taste in the fruit. This compound is the one that interacts with some antihistamines and statins. That said, naringen is also known for its cough-suppressant action, and ability to help out with asthma.

Apples These could help reduce stroke, compliments of the high amount of quercetin.

This effect was even confirmed by a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition which evaluated 9,208 men and women, concluding, “The intake of apples is related to a decreased risk of thrombotic stroke.”

Raspberries The fruit itself contains vitamin C, quercetin and ellagic acid. These are all strong antioxidants and fight cancer and inflammation. The leaves of raspberries have been used to create commercial teas which are widely available.

The leaves contain fragarine, which is a strong inhibitor of uterine contractions. In other words, a cup of raspberry leaf tea can help with PMS.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Barnegat Light Author Shares Photographs & Stories

TOMS RIVER – Showcasing some of the Barnegat Light Museum’s collection of nearly 3,000 rare images, author Reilly Platten Sharp presents Barnegat Light, a new book from Arcadia Publishing revealing the history of the Long Beach Island town famous for its lighthouse.

This program will be held on September 22, 2-4 p.m., at the Ocean County Historical Society. No admission charge and refresh-

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From the days of discovery to revolutionary battles to an early beachside resort in the shadow of the famous tower, Barnegat Light also explores the town’s unique place in American history. Using select photographs and stories from the book, Sharp will share its incredible story.

For more information, contact Ocean County Historical Society.

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LACEY – Lacey Recreation has provided the July schedule for the Wibit f loating playground located at Lake Barnegat.

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right AutomobileRobert C. Shea Esq. Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets 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.

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

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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.

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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.”

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28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic

OCEAN COUNTY – On August 29, the Ocean County Mayor’s Association presents the 28th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic.

Rain date: Sept. 19.

This event enables Ocean County mayors, corporations, and friends to renew and strengthen relationships vital to our Ocean County high schools and communities, and

provides an opportunity to help students who need financial assistance. Proceeds from this golf outing fund the scholarship program. The golf outing over the past 27 years has awarded over $690,000 in scholarships.

The Ocean County Mayor’s Association awards 20 $1,000 scholarships to one high school senior from each Ocean County high

school. Four additional $500 scholarships are awarded to students attending Ocean County Vocational Technical schools. The association also awards $5,000 to the Trustees of the Ocean County College for a scholarship fund distributed to incoming OCC freshmen. In addition, the William T. Hornidge Memorial Scholarship provides $1,000 to the person who achieved the

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Across 1 Opposite of bold 6 Add a line to the wall chart 10 Rack holder 14 Modify 15 Mysterious letter 16 Inedible pineapple part 17 Do some browsing 19 Razor handle?

20 Dueling sport 21 When Caesar is warned to “Beware the Ides of March” 22 Derisive look 23 Public education leadership groups 26 “The Merchant of Venice” heroine 29 Bavaria-based automaker 30 White figure in Snapchat’s logo 31 Deafening sound 34 Include 36 Santa __ winds 37 Where to find the ends of 17-, 23-, 50and 62-Across 40 Took control of 42 Like almost all prime numbers 44 [see other side] 45 Hal who produced Laurel and Hardy films 47 Transition point 49 Leave base illegally 50 Spago restaurateur 55 Up in the air 56 Remove from power 57 Swatch options 61 Shop class tool 62 Breaded seafood option on kids’ menus 64 Even once

65 This, to Picasso 66 Poet Ginsberg 67 Bold lipstick choices 68 “Ouch!’’

69 Water holder Down 1 Shock into submission 2 “My turn!”

3 “A __ formality’’ 4 Takes over, like bedbugs 5 Banned bug killer 6 __-Roman wrestling 7 Total, as a bill 8 Newsman Roger 9 Very recently painted 10 Song before some face-offs 11 Legislation affecting polling places

12 Flubbed a play 13 Closes in on 18 “How funny!”

22 Paltry amount 24 __ Field: home of Mr. Met 25 Stock holder 26 Vardon Trophy org.

27 “This is horrible!”

28 Sign that may cause U-turns 31 Amp (up) 32 Lead source 33 Hang on a line 35 Artistic style of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart 38 Lola’s nightclub 39 McDonald’s founder Ray 41 FedEx rival 43 Golfers rarely making

pars 46 New York golf course that is a frequent host of major tournaments 48 Army NCO 49 Courage 50 Be on the fence 51 Cooking oil source 52 Cacophony 53 Great energy 54 “Hogwash!”

58 Sch. with the mascot Joe Bruin 59 __ by: barely manages 60 Figs. with two hyphens 62 Tina who is the youngest Mark Twain Prize winner 63 Price indicator

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Sports:

Continued From Page 1 Commercial breaks.

For 40 years, Kevin Williams has used his time wisely. Signing on for the fi rst time in July of 1979, he was WOBM’s fi rst full time sports director. In an office decorated with, unsurprisingly, sports memorabilia, he talked about how things have changed – and how they haven’t – over four decades in the business.

Back then, WOBM’s slogan “We’re Ocean County” was more than just talk.

When the station began in 1968, 92.7 FM was the only commercial station in Ocean County. There was a lot of room to grow, and to forge their identity.

As for sports, the station ran a highlight reel of the big national games, but 90 percent of it was high school athletics.

Williams gave a five-minute sports segment at 5:35 a.m. Steve Paul would start his show right after. As they made a transition, the two would have a little on-air banter. Over time, a minute of conversation became two, two became three. Eventually, their banter got longer than Williams’ entire segment. This transitioned into “Coffee With Kevin” from 5 a.m. To 6 a.m. It was an hour of two guys talking about whatever interested them.

This grew into co-hosting the morning show from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. with Paul until 1996.

He still has an on-air presence with the Hometown View, where he sounds off on whatever’s on his mind for 2-2.5 minutes.

“I’ve never been censored but I’ve probably irked a person or two,” he said, laughing.

Throughout his career, he’s always had his fi nger on the pulse of the local sports community. Even if the way he reports on it is different.

When he began, the DJs used records.

Then, there were 8-tracks. Eventually, there were CDs. Now, there’s just a computer with everything installed on it.

Some of the character of those old days are lost in the sterile, digital environment.

He admits he’s “technology challenged,” but does what he needs to do.

There’s still a hunger for local sports coverage in the area, but the method people get it has expanded.

This fall, they will be streaming video on Shore Sports Network, one of their websites. You can listen to content on your radio, of course. Or you can listen through your computer. You can get a free app on your mobile device.

People want information immediately, and if you can’t provide it, they’re going to fi nd it somewhere else. Radio stations have to be fl exible to meet customers wherever they may be, whether it’s in their car or on their tablet, he said.

He called this the ‘ATM mentality.’

Convenience is key.

The station had been sold a few times, most recently to Townsquare. Thankfully, through it all, ultra-local coverage, and sports, were a priority.

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Continued From Page 20 different companies, and had superiors who let me do what I do well,” he said.

Williams had always been involved in sports, and has always been with WOBM. There were times he thought about going for a bigger audience. He had sent tapes to ESPN, when that started, for example.

But if he had been got that job, he would have lost out on a lot of opportunities.

“I never missed anything. I walked my daughter to school. I went to 3 p.m. baseball games” for his kids, he said. “I met a lot of people, and they’ve become lifelong friends.”

There are some things that WOBM will always be known for. Snow closures, for example. These used to be compiled by someone answering phones, and DJs reading the list over the air. Now, school officials log in and enter the info directly to the station’s website. Most schools robo-call parents, too.

Local sports is another thing they will always be known for. They have become “the go-to source or high school sports in the shore area.” The hunger for local sports content is still strong, reaching 1 million views a month.

They crafted a partnership with the Shore Conference, working events with them and streaming football games.

The station took on the WOBM Christmas Classic in 1984. The huge basketball tournament was hosted at Ocean County College over winter break for many years until moving to High School North’s arena. Williams had pitched the idea of WOBM taking it over after Southern Regional School District was considering dropping it.

They also just held the 42nd annual AllShore Gridiron Classic, with football teams from all over the region.

He’s met the Todd Fraziers of the Jersey shore area, watching them come up in the ranks and knowing “This kid is going somewhere.”

The media has to be careful how they cover these stand-outs. “It’s not fair to create a 17-year-old superstar,” he said.

The Southern Ocean Times, July 27, 2019, Page 21 What’s amazing about these stars is that they are really decent people, he said.

They were good kids who grew up to be wonderful adults.

There’s also more pressure on kids these days, and it’s hard for them to be under scrutiny like this. Social media has made bashing them a lot easier, and he’s not just talking about kids bullying each other. There are parents who are ripping on some of these kids when they have a bad day.

“They’re 16! People who make millions of dollars have bad days,” he said.

People have changed, too. “A lot of people are very connected to where they came from,” he said. There are a lot of retirees who don’t have the same emotional link to the local high schools. “There’s always a part of them left back home.”

There are also a lot more people in general. Back in the day, there were just a handful of high schools. If you grew up in Toms River, you went to Toms River High School. Now, there are three. Someone who went to South might not care about how well East did in a game.

Although his voice is so recognizable as a stalwart of local coverage, he hates the sound of it. Others don’t share that opinion, though, since he’s routinely asked to host events.

“It took a long time for me to learn to say ‘no,’” he joked.

But good things have come from when he’s said ‘yes.’

He was involved in the Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, chairing it for a year. That’s just one of many things he was involved in. The Beachwood Fireworks Committee. He is a trustee for the Toms River Student Loan Fund. Beachwood Soccer. Big Brothers Big Sisters. The list keeps going.

The work schedule is still pretty daunting. He’s in the station at 4 a.m., doing the morning coverage, and recording different versions of material. He’s still in the building 12 hours later. From September through May, he’s easily in the building 12-14 hours a day.

All of this is tiring, since he’s 63, but it doesn’t mean he’s retiring. “I don’t know that I’d like to be bored.”

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Wayne Lewis, a Democrat, is seeking a spot on the New Jersey State Assembly. The scheduled events are as follows: • Aug. 3, 2 p.m.: Barnegat library • Aug. 13, 6 p.m.: Galloway library • Aug. 17, 3 p.m.: Stafford library • Aug. 18, (Time TBD): Rally at Ocean Acres Community Center in Manahawkin • Aug. 19, 7 p.m., Lacey library Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m., Little Egg Harbor library

“I’m looking forward to meeting with my future constituents to discuss the serious issues they face on a daily basis,” said Lewis. “I expect to have a lot of conversations about the affordable housing crisis, caused in part by New Jersey’s outrageous property tax rates. Since the 9th Legislative District is home to so many shore towns, I hope to have a discourse about policies to stymie the glaring effects of the ecological crisis, particularly a potential statewide plastic bag ban. I’m proud of in-district towns like Stafford Township, Long Beach Township, and Beach Haven for implementing their own plastic bag bans at the municipal level.”

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August 13: Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Powered by Hackensack Meridian Health is hosting a Safe Sitter program, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at 700 S. Main Street, West Creek, NJ. Participants will learn how to keep children and themselves safe, learn how to call for emergency help, basic first aid, what to do if a child chokes and more. Participants must be between the ages of 11 and 14. Registration is required. Space is limited. Fee is $40. Call 1-800-560-9990 to register.

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August 16: Tilton Fitness, Manahawkin Powered by Hackensack Meridian Health is hosting a free Headache educational lecture given by Vladimir Klinov, M.D., 1 – 2 p.m., at 700 S Main Street, West Creek. Attendees will learn about warning signs for headaches as well as treatments and prevention. Registration is required, call 1-800-560-9990.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 27 - aug 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your enthusiasm and energy levels could be supersized in the upcoming week. When you have a cause to champion you are willing to go the extra mile. Put constructive ideas into motion as soon as possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your network of friends can offer solid support, wisdom and good advice whenever you need it. In the week to come you might find an opportunity to reassess your goals and to rethink some long-term plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The week ahead may offer a pleasant ride but be sure to contribute your fair share and don’t take people’s generosity for granted. Put carefully thought-out strategies into place to make your job run more smoothly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can make major progress in the business world by adding your know-how to the mix. Your wise and creative handling of money will help you reach key financial goals readily during the week to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Demonstrate dynamic leadership abilities in the week ahead.

You can be a model of industry and show everyone how it is done. Gather information from a variety of sources to make your financial dreams come true.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your opinion may be outnumbered by those of others in the week ahead. Be magnanimous when family members express their desires and want to have their way. Focus on following friendly input from loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A partner could involve you in a project or plan that requires plenty of physical activity. You may meet people in the upcoming week who trigger ideas and increase your desire to reach bigger and better objectives.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s a great time to expand your horizons and gather some new ideas and inspirations. In the week ahead take advantage of opportunities and use your astute observations to spin some straw into gold.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Give good causes every ounce of your enthusiasm in the week ahead. You may expand your social network and rub shoulders with role models.

New contacts may trigger ambitions and bring you to a key decision.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When a partner receives opportunities your drive and perseverance will come in handy. This week someone in close connection may have a better understanding of how to make profitable and shrewd decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the upcoming week you can develop plans and ideas with enthusiasm and make a realistic appraisal of their potential pitfalls too. Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves, dive into a project and get your hands dirty.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some people will expect you to have answers at your fingertips as this week unfolds, and it will be important to have the details correct. Stay on your toes at the workplace to keep up with new developments.

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Lighten Up Your Summer Dessert With Seasonal Stone Fruit

By Wolfgang Puck When I walk through my local farmers market right now, I couldn’t be happier. Why? We’re right in the middle of summer stone fruit season. Peaches.

Nectarines. Apricots. Plums. Cherries. Some of the most succulent fruits imaginable are at their peak right now. I could make a meal for myself by just strolling past the stalls and enjoying all the samples!

Nothing quite matches the simple pleasure of eating these juicy fruits by hand. But eventually, people who love to cook want to try creating something with them in the kitchen. Because stone fruit are so juicy and sweet, along with a wonderful touch of acidity, they find their way happily into not only sweet recipes but also savory ones. I’ve enjoyed spicy barbecue sauces and chutneys made from them, as well as chunks of the fresh fruit tossed into chicken or seafood salads.

Naturally, though, you’ll get around to making a summer fruit dessert. There are delicious peach, apricot or cherry ice creams, and pies beyond description; not to mention cakes and sweet quick breads studded with juicy, jewel-like nuggets.

For me, however, the ultimate summer desserts have got to be cobblers. Compotes of cooked fruit topped with thin, rustic-looking layers of pastry or biscuit dough and then baked in the oven until golden-brown on top and bubbling underneath. The name alone is so much fun, suggesting something homespun that has been “cobbled” together. (Some food historians will also tell you that rough pieces of cobbler dough placed on top of the filling resemble an old-fashioned cobblestone street.)

I must admit, though, that I do sometimes have one problem with cobblers: Their dough toppings can feel a bit heavy on the stomach, especially at the end of a generous meal on a hot summer evening.

So, what can you do?

Many years ago, at Spago, we came up with an ingenious solution: replacing the traditional heavier topping with one of the lightest forms of pastry imaginable. Phyllo, the ultra-thin sheets of dough popular in the Middle East, is readily available.

(You can find premade packaged phyllo dough in the freezer case of well-stocked supermarkets, or buy it online. Thaw the dough before use, following the manufacturer’s instructions.)

As described in the following recipe, the phyllo dough is easily cut into thin strips that are arranged into nest-like ring shapes, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and briefly baked. Then, once the fruit mixture (here, a combination of nectarines, cherries, apricots ad blackberries) has been cooked in the oven in individual ramekins, each serving is topped with its own “nest” of crispy, flavorful, golden phyllo.

It’s all so simple, and sure to earn the delighted admiration of your summertime dinner guests.

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For the phyllo nests: 1 8-ounce (250-g) roll packaged phyllo, refrigerated or frozen and thawed 1/3 cup (85 g) granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Nonstick spray For the cobbler filling: 2 pounds (500 g) ripe nectarines, halved, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices 1 pound sweet cherries, pitted 3/4 pound (185 g) ripe apricots, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise, seeds scraped out and reserved with the pod 1 cinnamon stick Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 4 cups (1 L) fresh blackberries 1/3 cup (85 mL) Streusel (recipe follows) Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 360 F (175 C). With nonstick spray, coat the insides of 8 ramekins, each 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) wide by 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep. Set aside.

For the phyllo nests: Unwrap the phyllo, but leave the sheets rolled up together. On a clean cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut the roll crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices. Gently toss to separate into loose strips. You should have about 8 cups (2 L).

In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Measure 1 cup of loosely packed phyllo strips, and arrange in a 4-inch (10-cm) ring on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo for a total of 8 rings.

Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, spray lightly with nonstick spray, and bake until golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Bring a kettle of water to a boil.

For the cobbler filling, in a medium saucepan combine the nectarines, cherries, apricots, sugar, lemon juice, flour, vanilla seeds and pod, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, just until the juices start to thicken but the fruit is still firm, about 5 minutes.

Remove the vanilla pod and cinnamon stick. Stir in the blackberries. Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins. Sprinkle streusel on top.

Place the ramekins in a baking pan. Pull out the oven rack partway and place the pan on it. Then, carefully pour boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Carefully slide the rack into the oven. Bake until the juices are thick, about 30 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and set the ramekins aside to cool for a few minutes.

Transfer each ramekin to a serving plate. Place a phyllo nest on top. Serve immediately.

STREUSEL Makes about 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) 1/4 cup (60 g) unblanched whole shelled almonds 1/3 cup (85 mL) all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of ground cardamom 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/2 cup (125 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

Spread the almonds on a baking sheet, and toast until fragrant and slightly darkened, 15 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally with a metal spatula. Cool to room temperature. Coarsely chop by pulsing briefly in a food processor with the stainless-steel blade. Set aside.

In the processor, combine the flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Pulse several times to combine. Add the butter, and process just until the mixture comes together.

Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the oats and almonds, and stir well. Cover and refrigerate 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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